Inside: • Statements by Clinton and Gryshchenko – page 4. • Experts comment on Husar’s leadership of UGCC – page 8. • UAYA of Yonkers, N.Y., celebrates 60th anniversary – page 13.

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine HURI roundtable analyzes impact U.S. and Ukraine convene meeting of President Yanukovych’s first year of Strategic Partnership Commission by Peter T. Woloschuk Mr. Yanukovych was sworn in as Ukraine’s fourth president as the standard CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A panel of bearer for the Party of the Regions, the experts analyzed the impact of Ukrainian introduction of Russian as a second offi- President Viktor Yanukovych’s first year cial language, and the introduction of sta- in office and looked at the implications of bility and a managed democracy,” Dr. what has occurred for future develop- Hajda said. “Since taking office, he and ments at a two-day event (February 7 and his team have moved with incredible 8) which included a roundtable seminar, swiftness to implement changes and have “Undoing Ukraine’s Orange Revolution? had a major impact not only on the gov- The First Presidential Year of Viktor ernment but on the country as a whole. It Yanukovych,” and a session of the is appropriate, then, to take some time to Ukraine Study Group, “Yanukovych’s analyze what has happened, where the Ukraine: What Next?” president and the country are now, and The analysis and overview was spon- where they seem to be heading.” sored by Harvard University’s Ukrainian Speaking first, Prof. Colton spoke first Research Institute (HURI) and drew spe- and said that policy change is normal after cialists and other interested participants any election but emphasized that in from as far away as Washington. Ukraine “the changes are as much about Panelists included Timothy Colton, the the political framework or regime as they Morris and Anna Feldberg Professor of are about mere changes in policy.” Government and Russian Studies and He listed some of the biggest changes Chair of the Department of Government that occurred as a result of direct initia- at Harvard; Tammy Lynch, a former tives by the president, including the for- Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for mation of a new majority coalition in the Yaro Bihun the Study of Conflict, Ideology and Policy Rada; the Kharkiv accords with Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton highlights the accomplishments at Boston University; and Oxana Shevel, which allows the Black Sea Fleet to stay of the third meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission in assistant professor of political science at in Crimea until at least 2042, if not lon- Washington. She and Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Tufts University, associate of HURI and ger; and the change in the country’s for- Gryshchenko spoke in the State Department’s Thomas Jefferson Room. center associate of Harvard’s Davis eign policy doctrine with the de facto Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. abandoning of the quest for NATO mem- by Yaro Bihun At a special ceremony that morning, Among the topics discussed were the bership. changes in Verkhovna Rada, the courts Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Secretary of State Hillary Rodham He also pointed out that other changes Clinton and Ukrainian Foreign Affairs and other government institutions, the rule came about indirectly, most importantly, WASHINGTON – Ukraine and the of law, nation-building, attitudes toward Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, who those instituted by the various Ukrainian United States agreed to increase their headed their country’s delegations in the opposition and the media, foreign pol- courts including the March 11 decision of cooperation in combatting human traf- icy, a political plan, Western and Russian these talks, signed the Cooperation Plan the Constitutional Court approving the ficking from Ukraine, countering HIV/ on combatting trafficking and HIV/AIDS. attitudes toward President Yanukovych formation of a Rada coalition composed AIDS and in developing Ukraine’s ener- and his government, the economy, the Ukraine’s Minister for Energy and of individual deputies as well as political gy resources, especially in the area of Coal Industry Yuriy Boyko and U.S. aims of the current power elite and the oli- parties and factions; the Donetsk adminis- unconventional (shale) gas. garchs, and, finally, what’s next? Special Envoy for Energy Issues in trative court’s June decision that the Two bilateral agreements in these Eurasia Ambassador Richard Morningstar The sessions were opened by Dr. awarding of the Hero of Ukraine title areas were signed on February 15 at the Lubomyr Hajda, HURI’s associate direc- then signed the gas agreement. posthumously to Stepan Bandera was ille- State Department during the third session In her introductory remarks, Secretary tor, who also served as moderator of both of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership events. “It is almost exactly one year since (Continued on page 21) of State Clinton cited as an example of Commission. the progress made in combatting human trafficking the recent repatriation from Ukraine to the United States of a man Encyclopedia focuses on Ukraine’s dissident movement accused of making more than $1 million in trafficking women from Ukraine. by Zenon Zawada “I wanted for this publication to She said that during the three sessions Kyiv Press Bureau emerge in my lifetime,” Mr. Zinkewych, thus far of the bilateral strategic partner- 86, told the audience at the October 2, ship talks, which began in 2009, the two KYIV – The first encyclopedia on 2010, presentation of the encyclopedia at sides “have rolled up our sleeves... to Ukraine’s Soviet era dissident movement the Teacher’s Building in central Kyiv. pursue our common goal of a Ukraine was published late last year by Kyiv- “We are people of an elderly age and that is more secure, prosperous and dem- based Smoloskyp, offering a collection we don’t know what awaits us tomorrow. ocratic.” And Ukraine is well positioned, of extensive biographies of the most We recruited a group of young people, she added, “to realize its own citizens’ influential enemies of the Soviet Union seated here. If we began this work in hope for a genuine democracy and a pros- in a single book. another way, I doubt we would have pub- perous economy.” “Resistance Movement in Ukraine lished it so quickly,” he noted. They have also tackled the problems of 1960 to 1990: An Encyclopedia” was The encyclopedia’s presentation was a stopping nuclear proliferation, achieving composed by an editing team headed by raucous event, at which the hundreds of food security, improving health care, Osyp Zinkewych, the legendary publish- dissidents gathered celebrated the book’s developing Ukraine’s domestic energy er who founded the Smoloskyp informa- publishing, offering much praise for the resources and attracting more foreign pri- tion service in the U.S. in 1968. It monumental work, but also venting vate investment, especially from the became a key channel for Ukrainian dis- United States, she said. sidents to communicate with the West. 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Ukraine fails to deliver aircraft, U.S. to Ukraine: strengthen rule of law House of Representatives Marcy Kaptur, Alcee Hastings, Mike Quigley and Sander personnel carriers to Iraq on time WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Levin, the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s State Hillary Rodham Clinton on February Department of Information Policy reported by Pavel Korduban Ukrspetsexport and that it had failed to 15 called on Ukraine to step up efforts to on February 16. The topics of discussion improve the rule of law and protect the free- Eurasia Daily Monitor deliver on several old contracts. However, included the prospects of the Ukrainian- Ukrayinska Pravda in the same article dom of speech. Secretary Clinton spoke American strategic partnership, in particu- A $550 million contract for Kyiv to depicted several current senior managers of after a meeting in Washington with lar, energy cooperation and trade and eco- deliver 420 BTR-4 armored personnel car- Progress as being unprofessional. Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister nomic cooperation, as well as the domes- riers and six AN-32 light military transport Ukrayinska Pravda also cited sources Kostyantyn Gryshchenko. She said the U.S. tic, political and economic situation in planes to Iraq, which was concluded in claiming that Ukrspetsexport, under Mr. is looking to Ukraine to continue the com- Ukraine, and interparliamentary coopera- 2009, faces a crisis. Ukrspetsexport, the Salamatin, refused to pay fees to an mitments it has made for transparent gov- tion between the Verkhovna Rada of ernment, the rule of law, protection of free- Ukrainian state-controlled arms exporter, unnamed U.S.-based intermediary whose Ukraine and the U.S. Congress. Rep. dom of speech and media, [and] compre- hoped that the first BTR-4s shipped under interests in Ukraine are represented by a Hastings, a member of the U.S. hensive judicial reform. Secretary Clinton the contract would participate in the Iraqi Ukrainian citizen. The intermediary Commission on Security and Cooperation and Minister Gryshchenko signed an agree- Army Day parade on January 5. However, expected to be paid 13 percent of the con- in Europe (Helsinki Commission), this did not occur. ment that day to fight human trafficking. tract value. The website cited Mr. expressed hope for fruitful cooperation In December 2010, the Iraqi Defense Experts say more than 100,000 Ukrainians Salamatin as saying that such intermediar- with the Ukrainian side in 2013, when Ministry had refused to accept both the have been trafficked abroad and forced into ies were “experienced but selfish” (www. Ukraine will chair the Organization for BTRs and the first three AN-32 aircraft, indentured labor or prostitution since the pravda.com.ua, January 20). Security and Cooperation in Europe. Rep. citing shortcomings exposed when Iraqi collapse of the Soviet Union. (RFE/RL) Kaptur invited Minister Gryshchenko to visitors examined the hardware during a visit to Ukraine. Ukrspetsexport blames The contract to Gryshchenko on Holodomor memorial visit Ohio to explore potential business the company’s former management and projects between American and Ukrainian deliver armaments KYIV – Ukraine is planning to facilitate companies. The foreign affairs minister hopes the Iraqis will accept the next batch the opening of a Washington memorial to in February. expressed his gratitude to the members of to Iraq – one of the victims of the Holodomor of 1932- Congress for their consistent support for The contract to deliver the armaments – 1933 by December 2013, the press service one of the largest foreign trade deals the development of Ukraine as an indepen- the largest for- of the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry dent democratic state. (Ukrinform) secured since Ukraine became indepen- reported on February 14. During his visit to dent in 1991 – was signed in October 2009 eign trade deals the United States, Foreign Affairs Minister A dialogue with Freedom House by Progress, a subsidiary of secured since Kostyantyn Gryshchenko visited the con- Ukrspetsexport. Apart from delivering the struction site of the future monument to KYIV – Democratic processes in BTRs and the aircraft, it provided for ren- Ukraine became Holodomor victims and, while speaking Ukraine need international support and, in dering services to repair military aircraft. with representatives of the Ukrainian com- this regard, Ukraine’s leadership counts on This was planned as only the first in a independent in munity, said that Ukraine would do every- an active dialogue with Freedom House series of contracts negotiated with Iraq, thing necessary to ensure that the memorial and other non-governmental organizations, and Ukrspetsexport reportedly hoped the 1991 – was signed is unveiled ahead of the 80th anniversary Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister total value of contracts would amount to of the Holodomor in 2013. In August 2009, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko said at a meeting $2.4 billion to $2.8 billion as the Iraqis in October 2009. Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Washington with the executive director were expected to purchase Oplot tanks and expressed hope that the monument to the of Freedom House, David J. Kramer. additional support services (RIA, victims of the Holodomor would be erect- According to February 16 news reports, the December 11, 2009). The Iraqis who checked the hardware ed in Washington in 2010. In 1998, then minister noted that for Ukraine’s current According to the contract, Ukraine scheduled for delivery in December 2010 leadership the strengthening and develop- should deliver the goods and services President Leonid Kuchma established and January of this year reportedly com- Holodomor Remembrance Day, which is ment of democracy is an integral compo- within three and a half years. The Kharkiv- plained that the BTR guns were faulty and nent of the strategy for the country’s mod- based Morozov tank design bureau, the now marked each year on the fourth found that the AN-32s had been assembled Saturday of November. (Ukrinform) ernization. He also announced the intention Malyshev tank plant and the Antonov air- from parts made before 2009, while of the president and the government to craft manufacturer are the main contractors according to the contract the aircraft Gryshchenko meets with CUC members deepen dialogue with the Ukrainian non- (Interfax-Ukraine, October 28, 2010). should be new. In addition, the Iraqis were governmental sector. Mr. Kramer, in turn, On January 13, Kyv-based investigative dissatisfied with the quality of training for KYIV – During his visit to the United said that Freedom House and other U.S. journalist Mustafa Nayem reported in his their personnel who were sent to Ukraine States of America, Ukraine’s Foreign non-governmental organizations would do blog on the Ukrayinska Pravda website under the contract. Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko everything possible to support democratic that Iraq refused to accept the first ship- Ukrayinska Pravda suggested that it met with members of the Congressional development in Ukraine. As previously ment. Interfax cited an informed source would be physically impossible to replace Ukrainian Caucus. The meeting was that the delivery of the first 26 BTRs was the faulty and outdated equipment by the attended by influential members of the (Continued on page 14) postponed until late February. Mr. end of February as promised to the Iraqis. Morozov blamed the faults with the BTRs It quoted Mr. Salamatin as saying that if on gun producers from the Ukrainian town the entire contact is eventually under of Kamianets-Podilskyi (Interfax-Ukraine, threat, the former managers of Progress The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 January 17). and Ukrspetsexport would be blamed as Later, Ukrspetsexport announced that it they had failed to comply with Iraqi An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., would not be fined by Iraq for the failure requirements (www.pravda.com.ua, a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. to supply on schedule the BTRs and air- January 21). Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. craft. Ukrspetsexport’s management stated Meanwhile, Ukrspetsexport’s former Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. that it had spared no effort to fulfil the con- managers may indeed be in trouble, which (ISSN — 0273-9348) tract and blamed the previous management could further complicate matters with Iraq. for the failure. Ukrspetsexport also The State Financial Inspectorate has The Weekly: UNA: Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 accused unnamed journalists of “discredit- reported that Ukrspetsexport’s former man- ing” the company’s current management agers misappropriated the equivalent of and alleged that a campaign against it had Postmaster, send address changes to: more than $100 million in 2008-2010. The The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz been launched by “circles not interested in inspectorate head, Petro Andreyev, speci- the expansion of Ukraine’s international 2200 Route 10 Editors: Matthew Dubas fied that they were suspected of money P.O. Box 280 Zenon Zawada (Kyiv) military-technical cooperation” (Defense- laundering (RBK-Ukraine, January 19). Parsippany, NJ 07054 Express, January 20). This may be part of a campaign Ukrspetsexport was probably unhappy launched by President Viktor The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com; e-mail: [email protected] with a series of reports in Ukrainska Pravda, Yanukovych’s team against former top which suggested that Ukrspetsexport’s officials who served in the government of recent reorganization and a refusal by the Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in The Ukrainian Weekly, February 20, 2011, No. 8, Vol. LXXIX current management to pay intermediaries 2008-2010. Several former ministers have Copyright © 2011 The Ukrainian Weekly might have influenced Baghdad’s decision. been charged with corruption. The govern- Ukrspetsexport’s head, Dmytro Salamatin, ment says this is part of an anti-corruption said that several subsidiaries of effort, but the West recently warned Kyiv ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA Ukrspetsexport would be liquidated in order against using the prosecution against for- to streamline its operations, while its web- Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 mer government officials who are now in e-mail: [email protected] site suggested that Progress (which had con- the opposition (EDM, January 14). cluded the original contract with Iraq) was Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 among those subsidiaries. Moreover, several The article above is reprinted from fax: (973) 644-9510 CEOs were replaced in Progress in 2010. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Ukraine struggles to secure next tranche of IMF loan

by Pavel Korduban complained that the government did not 2011, also as promised to the IMF last February 2010 presidential elections Eurasia Daily Monitor play fair, and that the long overdue pen- year, in order to reduce the deficit of the which she had hoped to win (Eurasia sion reform should be launched as soon as state-owned oil and gas company, Daily Monitor, November 4, 2009). As a Ukraine is once again in difficult talks possible (www.kmu.gov.ua, February 4). Naftohaz Ukrainy. First Vice Prime result, the IMF suspended its loan pro- with the International Monetary Fund The IMF is adopting a tough but cor- Minister Andriy Kliuyev told a press con- gram, which further exacerbated the situ- (IMF) to secure a much-needed third rect position. Ukraine’s state budget defi- ference on February 2 that the cabinet ation in the economy. tranche of the IMF’s $15 billion stand-by cit last year exceeded the 5.5 percent of was against raising natural gas prices for Speaking ahead of his meeting with loan which was approved last July. This GDP agreed on with the IMF, VAT is not households in either April or May. Mr. Mr. Arvanitis on February 4, Mr. Azarov is another test for the ability of Prime refunded automatically despite Mr. Kliuyev said this would be discussed with said that the conditions of cooperation Minister Mykola Azarov to reform the Azarov’s promises, and the Cabinet has the IMF (UNIAN, February 2). with the IMF should be revised. He economy. not yet submitted a pension reform bill to The previous 50 percent price increase explained that there were problems with Last year, it proved relatively easy to Parliament although it had promised the last August was welcomed by the IMF, but economic growth (UT1, February 4). persuade the IMF to resume cooperation IMF that it would do so by January. it was not enough to cover the difference This means that Kyiv either expects as Mr. Azarov’s predecessors had been Vice Prime Minister Serhey Tigipko between the high prices that Naftohaz pays the IMF to turn a blind eye to the govern- non-cooperative, while the new govern- who is in charge of pension reform, fore- for Russian gas and the low prices for ment’s failure to meet some of its condi- ment not only promised reform but made cast last month that Parliament would pass which it is obliged to sell gas at home. tions and proceed with the next tranche as its first decisive steps such as launching a pension reform bill in March (UNIAN, The government has to take much- if nothing had happened, or it wants the tax and administrative reforms and January 18). The pension reform will be needed, but unpopular, steps sooner, IMF to increase the volume of assistance. domestic gas price hikes aimed at reduc- unpopular as it provides, as the IMF insist- because it will hardly risk doing so closer In either case, the talks with the IMF will ing the fiscal deficit. ed, for hiking the retirement age for women to the upcoming elections. The Azarov be complicated and the next tranche may Recently, however, the government – from the current 55 to 60 years within the government may fall into the same trap as be delayed. apparently afraid of losing popularity next 10 years and for male civil servants its predecessors, such as the Cabinet of ahead of the parliamentary elections The article above is reprinted from from 60 to 62 years. scheduled for October 2012 – became former Prime Minister Yulia Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission more reluctant to reform the economy. The Cabinet is even more reluctant to Tymoshenko, who refused to take unpop- from its publisher, the Jamestown This may affect relations with the IMF increase household gas prices as of April ular measures ahead of the January- Foundation, www.jamestown.org. and this is a warning signal for investors. An IMF mission arrived in Kyiv on February 1 to assess whether Ukraine Kyiv cites compromise in talks with IMF qualifies for the next loan tranche, which the government hopes to receive in Interfax -Ukraine the results of the work of the mission, decision on the possible allocation of the March. Ukraine badly needs the tranche which, due to a number of issues that had next tranche of a loan to Ukraine. KYIV – Ukraine and the International as it heavily relies on loans because gov- yet to be agreed, had extended its visit for The IMF decided to renew its loan part- Monetary Fund (IMF) have managed to ernment funds are depleted after a 15 per- several days. nership with Ukraine in the summer of reach a compromise on most provisions of cent GDP plunge in 2009. The source said that the most controver- 2010 through a new stand-by program. Successful cooperation with the IMF a memorandum on the economic and sial topics were the dates for conducting financial policies of the government, The approved stand-by program for makes other loans cheaper, stabilizes the pension reform and increasing the tariffs Ukraine is 10 billion in special drawing domestic currency, which lost some 40 which is being drawn up as part of the next for natural gas, electricity and hot water review of the cooperation program with rights (around $15.6 billion U.S.), which is percent of its value in the 2008 crisis and supplies. The Ukrainian side insists on the the IMF’s third biggest assistance program is still weak, and is important to attract the IMF, the press service of the Ukrainian need to change the previously announced government reported on February 14, cit- following those for Greece and Romania. investors ahead of the 2012 European schedule. In late July 2010, Kyiv received the first soccer championship for which the gov- ing Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. Visiting representatives of the IMF tranche coming to special drawing rights ernment pledged to overhaul Ukraine’s “I think we have made significant prog- understand the Ukrainian government’s (SDR) 1.25 billion. The IMF decided in infrastructure of roads, hotels and stadi- ress in the negotiations and taken a great arguments about the need to increase gas December 2010 to allocate a second ums – neglected for decades. This will be step forward in the past few days. We have prices for households step-by-step, and tranche worth SDR 1 billion. The program impossible without foreign participation. reached agreement on almost all of the gradually implement pension reform, Mr. foresees the future quarterly allocation of IMF mission head Thanos Arvanitis, issues that we had,” the press service quot- Azarov said. tranches each worth SDR 1 billion with meeting Mr. Azarov on February 4, report- ed the chief of IMF mission to Ukraine, “They regarded with understanding my edly admitted that Ukraine has achieved Thanos Arvanitis, as saying at a final arguments in favor of... a step-by-step the exception of the last tranche, which much in restoring financial stability and meeting with the Ukrainian prime minister increase in the tariffs [for gas for the popu- will be worth SDR 750 million. trust in the banking system. Mr. Arvanitis in Kyiv on February 14. lation], and a gradual introduction and * * * also stated that growth trends were Representing Ukraine at the meeting implementation of pension reform,” the On February 15, Reuters reported that observed in the economy, as GDP rose by were Finance Minister Fedir Yaroshenko, prime minister told journalists. the IMF said it would continue talks with more than 4 percent last year. First Vice Minister for Labor and Social At the same time Mr. Azarov noted that Kyiv over the next few weeks before However, Mr. Arvanitis made it clear Policy Vasyl Nadraha, Naftohaz Ukrainy the IMF’s experts had praised the deciding on the disbursement of the next that the IMF does not think Kyiv is doing CEO Yevhen Bakulin, the head of the Ukrainian government’s activities in rais- loan tranche to Ukraine. The news service enough. Mr. Arvanitis insisted that gov- State Tax Service, Vitaliy Zakharchenko, ing revenues for the budget and imple- cited the IMF mission’s statement that ernment spending should be further and the deputy governor of the National menting the memorandum of cooperation Ukraine would be able to soften planned decreased, that the value-added tax (VAT) Bank of Ukraine, Ihor Sorkin. in 2010 and early 2011. price increases for household gas by mak- must be refunded automatically to export- A source familiar with the course of The IMF mission in Ukraine earlier ing them “gradual,” but that the Ukrainian ers unlike in the previous two years when negotiations told Interfax-Ukraine that the planned to work in Kyiv from February 1 government would need to propose “off- many domestic and foreign companies participants in the meeting had summed up to February 11. Its work should result in a setting budgetary measures.”

Interview: Exiled Ukrainian minister says West can’t let Ukraine become isolated PRAGUE – Earlier this month, the cial crisis, were difficult ones for I want to stress that there wasn’t a sin- U.S.) in Russian credits used for filling Czech Republic gave political asylum to Ukraine. I was doing everything I could gle criminal case launched into activities holes in the government’s budget. The a former Ukrainian minister wanted at to reduce the number of deals through during the period 2007 to 2008 [when authorities couldn’t have liked that. home on charges of abuse of office. One that one broker. President Viktor Yanukovych was prime They’ve taken measures to make it impos- of many top officials from the previous, In 2007 [before I took office], deals minister]. We don’t even have documents sible for the opposition and members of the pro-Western government to have come worth 133 billion hrv ($16.5 billion showing spending from that time because previous government to speak to the under investigation since the election of U.S.), or 52 percent of all government they’ve disappeared and law enforcers media. They created an atmosphere of fear. pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych procurements, were made through him. In aren’t even interested in them. It shows last year, Bohdan Danylyshyn says the Ukraine has a system of selective justice. Before last year’s presidential elec- the first quarter of 2008, it was 61 billion tion brought Viktor Yanukovych to accusations are part of a drive to stifle hrv, or more than 77 percent of all deals. In any case, the Economy Ministry opposition in Ukraine. He sat down with could only approve procedures and issue power, many in Ukraine and in the When the Economy Ministry began RFE/RL’s Gregory Feifer in Prague. permission letters. It didn’t make final West said they didn’t see any real dif- dealing with the issue [after I took decisions about deals. That was taken by ference between him and his main Can you explain the charges the office], the amount dropped to 21 percent rival, former Prime Minister Yulia Ukrainian government has made other ministries or executive agencies – in 2008 and around 30 percent in 2009. in my case, the Defense Ministry. Tymoshenko. Were they wrong? against you? In those years, especially in 2008, I had [Yanukovych’s] world view is that conflicts with the former managers of the Can you explain why the govern- I’ve been accused of approving gov- since I spent time in jail, so will you. I agency overseeing tenders, especially ment targeted you? ernment purchases involving the Defense don’t have to repeat well-known descrip- members of the Regions and Communist Ministry and the Boryspil international I criticized the authorities after the new tions of what’s going on in Ukraine’s legal airport through a single agent. The years parties from the former government led government took office. In one article, I 2008 and 2009, during the global finan- by Yanukovych. wrote about 2 billion rubles ($67 million (Continued on page 11) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

FOR THE RECORD: Statements by Clinton and Gryshchenko Following are remarks by U.S. Secretary In my conversation today with Foreign genuine democracy and a prosperous econ- ons. With U.S. assistance, Ukraine has ush- of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Minister Gryshchenko, we discussed the omy. It has an educated, innovative popula- ered in a new era of peaceful nuclear power. Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister challenges that we face. We covered many tion, deep foundations of democracy, Now we are also looking to Ukraine to Kostyantyn Gryshchenko delivered on topics, including our effective cooperation including a vibrant civil society – some of continue the commitments that President February 15 on the occasion of the third to stop nuclear proliferation, our support whom I met earlier today – the potential to Yanukovych has made to transparent gov- meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic for Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its own become energy independent, and the capac- ernment, strong rule of law, protection of Partnership Commission and the signing of democracy and the rule of law, and prog- ity to lead on key regional and global freedom of speech and media, comprehen- a Cooperative Plan on Combating Human ress on global issues from food security to issues. sive judicial reform in partnership with the Trafficking in Ukraine. The text was provid- Ukrainian people, with stakeholders ed by the U.S. State Department. throughout the country, including opposi- “Now we are also looking to Ukraine to con- tion leaders and members of civil society. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank tinue the commitments that President Yanu- Many of the civil society activists here from you all very much for being here. I am Ukraine really are committed to strengthen- pleased to join the minister in hosting the kovych has made to transparent government, ing their country, and we support their third session of the United States-Ukraine goals. They are really committed to also Strategic Partnership Commission. We are strong rule of law, protection of freedom of being a partner with their government, and committed to broadening and deepening the they will be working to see more progress. relationship between our two countries. I speech and media, comprehensive judicial We also are hoping to see the investment would like to extend a special welcome to climate improve and business open up. We Presidential Adviser [Iryna] Akimova, reform in partnership with the Ukrainian want to see Ukraine prosper and think that Justice Minister [Oleksander] Lavrynovych, there is an enormous opportunity for that. Energy Minister [Yurii] Boyko, people…” One example will be the memorandum Ambassador [John F.] Tefft, Assistant Ambassador [Richard] Morningstar and Secretary [Philip H.] Gordon, Ambassador – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Minister of Energy and Coal Boyko will [Melanne] Verveer, Ambassador [Luis] sign today. This MOU [memorandum of CdeBaca, and the other distinguished par- understanding] will launch a U.S. geologi- ticipants here today. HIV/AIDS, as well as steps to help President [Viktor] Yanukovych has said cal survey effort to develop exploration and Since we began these meetings in Ukraine develop its domestic energy he is ready to take bold initiatives to exer- development of unconventional gas, and December 2009, we have sought to use resources and attract greater private invest- cise that leadership. Last year, he pledged to that is a direct result of a conversation that our partnership commission to plan and ment, particularly from the United States. eliminate Ukraine’s highly enriched urani- the foreign minister and I began in Kiev implement concrete actions that improve We have rolled up our sleeves, um, and Ukraine is fully on schedule to [sic] about cooperative energy ventures. the life for both of our peoples. The Minister, to pursue our common goal of a eliminate all of its HEU in 2012. That lead- We have negotiated a five-year partner- extent of Ukrainian representation in this Ukraine that is more secure, prosperous ership elevated Ukraine’s standing in the ship framework to strengthen the delivery room sends a clear message about and democratic. global community, bringing full circle a of health services and treatment for Ukraine’s commitment and the progress The truth is that Ukraine is well posi- process that began in 1994 with Ukraine’s that it seeks to promote. tioned to realize its own citizens’ hope for a historic decision to give up nuclear weap- (Continued on page 15)

which, for the most part, is either skepti- U.S. and Ukraine... cal or outright critical of the (Continued from page 1) Yanukovych administration’s domestic and foreign policies. Washington is also looking forward to With Minister of Justice Oleksander seeing President Viktor Yanukovych Lavrynovych, Ambassador to the U.S. realize his stated commitments to have a Oleksander Motsyk and National “transparent government, strong rule of Deputy Leonid Kozhara also taking part law, protection of freedom of speech in the discussion, Minister Gryshchenko and media, comprehensive judicial presented the Ukrainian government’s reform in partnership with the Ukrainian assessment of its performance and people... including opposition leaders responded to the Ukrainian Americans’ and members of civil society,” Secretary concerns. Clinton said. Some of the questions focused on the A delegation of those Ukrainian lack of transparency and freedoms of reformist opposition leaders, headed by the press and speech, corruption and the Oleh Rybachuk of the New Citizen orga- government’s pro-Russian stance, as nization, came to Washington a week ear- well as its foot-dragging in the building lier to discuss these issues with U.S. offi- in Washington of the Holodomor monu- cials and non-governmental organizations ment to the millions of Ukrainian vic- (NGOs). tims of Stalin’s artificial famine in Some of them, including Mr. Ukraine in the 1930s. Rybachuk, stayed to continue this discus- Yaro Bihun The current government, the foreign sion during Minister Gryshchenko’s visit, Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko (right) answers questions affairs minister said, is trying to undue especially during the daylong conference posed by participants of the daylong conference on the U.S.-Ukraine strategic and reform what he indicated was the February 14 at the Carnegie Endowment partnership at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Seated next to mismanagement and corruption of the for International Peace, which covered him is the moderator of the discussion, Ambassador James F. Collins. previous administration of President the economic, cultural and democratic Viktor Yushchenko. And its treatment of development of Ukraine within the U.S.- our ambitious European agenda. We ing the daylong conference at the the former Prime Minister Yulia Ukraine Strategic Partnership. believe that Ukraine is destined to be an Carnegie Endowment, which he also Tymoshenko, who has been arrested and The U.S. secretary of state thanked integral part of the European Union, and addressed. charged with corruption, should be Ukraine foreign affairs minister for being we think that this strategic cooperation During the very tight schedule of his viewed as a prosecution and not perse- part of the leadership “that is heading in between the U.S. and EU should be visit, Minister Gryshchenko also met cution, he said. the right direction for Ukraine and the upheld... in promoting our own goals,” with other officials and organizations Whatever the case may be, some in Ukrainian people.” said Mr. Gryshchenko. important to maintaining a good U.S.- the audience said, Ukraine is having a Thanking her for what she said, and The signing ceremony was held in the Ukraine relationship, among them: serious “image problem” in the West. for the interest and assistance of her State Department’s ornate Thomas Senate Foreign Relations Committee co- Minister Gryshchenko disagreed. country, Minister Gryshchenko under- Jefferson Room overlooking the Mall, chairman Richard Lugar (R-Ind.); the While in Washington, the foreign scored that the United States “has its monuments and the Potomac River. co-chairs of the Congressional affairs minister also laid a floral wreath become a very important part of our for- Afterwards, as he was leaving the Ukrainian Caucus Marcy Kaptur at the Taras Shevchenko Monument, eign policy, and we do rely on this strate- building, reporters asked Minister (R-Ohio) and Sander Levin (D-Mich.), viewed the future site of the planned gic partnership to help us guide the shape Gryshchenko why such meetings are and its members Alcee Hastings Holodomor memorial and visited the of our statehood through the waters important. They are important, he (D-Fla.) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.); and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. which are not easy.” answered, in establishing direct contacts the executive director of Freedom The inaugural session of Ukraine is making progress in trans- between senior officials of both coun- House, David Kramer. U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership forming its economy and social fabric, he tries responsible for developing their The foreign affairs minister met with Commission was held December 2009 said. And meeting the “high standards of relationship in specific important areas. yet another important non-governmental in Washington, with the principals being trans-Atlantic democracies is something He added that positive government grouping for Ukraine on the very first Secretary of State Clinton and Foreign which is very dear to us,” he added. interaction with NGOs in the United day of his visit here, February 13. That Affairs Minister Petro Poroshenko. The “The world is changing all the time, States and Ukraine is also very impor- evening, at the Embassy of Ukraine, he second session was held in Kyiv in July but we rely as a constant on your under- tant and that it was demonstrated in the met with representatives and activists of 2010. The next session of the commis- standing and your support in fulfilling “frank dialogue on various issues” dur- the Ukrainian American community, sion will be convened in Kyiv. No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 5

Ukrainian Church hierarchs of North America meet at Encounter CLEARWATER, Fla. – The annual Encounter of Ukrainian Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox hierarchs of North America met in Clearwater, Fla., on January 27-28 with the theme “Possibilities on the Path to Unity – What We Hold in Common and Where We Differ.” The meeting has been held annu- ally since 2001 to foster discussion on issues relevant to the Churches’ respec- tive eparchies and to consider the steps that might be taken to draw the Churches closer together, setting an example for ecclesiastical life in Ukraine. Participating in this close-knit brother- hood of Ukrainian hierarchs this year were: Metropolitan Constantine – pri- mate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A. (UOC-U.S.A.) and archbishop of the Central Eparchy; Metropolitan Stefan Soroka – primate of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the U.S.A. (UCC- U.S.A.) and archbishop of the Philadelphia Archeparchy; Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak – primate of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of Canada (UCC-Canada) and archbishop of the Winnipeg Archeparchy; Metropolitan Yurij – primate of the UOC of Canada and archbishop of Winnipeg; Archbishop Antony of the Eastern Eparchy of the UOC-U.S.A.; Bishop Richard Seminack Ukrainian Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox hierarchs who gathered for the 2011 Encounter. of the Chicago Eparchy of the UCC- U.S.A.; Bishop Stephen Chmilar of the taken place between the Catholic and the present time,” he noted. the Holodomor. Toronto Eparchy of the UCC-Canada; Orthodox Churches on a broader horizon The participants “must be consistent They will also address in the very near Bishop Paul Chomnycky of the Stamford – the North American Orthodox-Catholic and theologically mature in their quest for future a common letter to the Canadian Eparchy of the UCC-U.S.A.; Bishop Consultation, founded in 1965 and the unity, …must listen to one another, …be and U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine and to David Motiuk of the Edmonton Eparchy Joint Committee of Orthodox and patient about what has taken place in his- the U.S. State Department and Canada’s of the UCC-Canada; Bishop John Bura of Catholic Bishops, founded in 1981 – both tory, …and not [be] afraid to look into Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to express the Parma Eparchy of the UCC-U.S.A.; of which have issued numerous “agreed each other’s eyes with love, where they concerns about the extreme danger Bishop Kenneth Nowakowsky of the New statements” concerning the many ele- will see each other as brothers…in Ukraine faces if the actions of the present Westminster Eparchy of the UCC- ments of faith that the two sides have in Christ,” the Rev. Buciora said. government continue to align the country Canada; Bishop Andriy of the Saskatoon common, concerning the sacraments, the- In their discussions the hierarchs at the with Russia and turn away from the Eparchy of the UOC-Canada; Bishop ology, dogma, etc. Encounter pointed to the development of Western orientation of previous govern- Daniel of the Western Eparchy of the They have also discussed the most vex- their relationship, which has not gone ments. UOC-U.S.A.; and Bishop Bryan Bayda of ing problems about which agreement is unnoticed by the various ecclesiastical Great concern will also be expressed the Saskatoon Eparchy of the UCC- difficult to establish and The Rev. bodies throughout the world. When the about the interference of the present gov- Canada. Wojcichowsky presented the thoughts of Encounters began a decade ago, the intent ernment in ecclesiastical life – in particu- Bishop Ilarion of the Edmonton various modern Eastern Catholic theolo- was to create an opportunity for the bish- lar the unmasked favoritism shown for Eparchy of the UOC-Canada was unable gians about these problems and proposed ops to become more familiar with one the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – to be present this year and Bishop a “theological consultation,” which would another and to counter the incomprehensi- Moscow Patriarchate. Emeritus Basil Losten of the Stamford be able to produce more in-depth and spe- ble conflicts that were deeply damaging Plans are in development for a sympo- Eparchy of the UCC-U.S.A. was a guest cific documents for dialogue. Christ’s Church in newly independent sium to be sponsored by the Encounter in at the meetings. The Rev. Buciora offered his reflection Ukraine. To broaden discussion on this year’s “Towards the Future Dialogue of the The bishops have seen the need to 2013 on the occasion of the 1,025th anni- theme, the hierarchs invited one priest Churches,” suggesting that the partici- move toward the creation of a permanent versary of the Baptism of Rus’-Ukraine. from each Church to make presentations pants in any such dialogue must be pre- Ukrainian Orthodox-Catholic Theological Decisions about the location and extent of reflecting on this theme. The Rev. pared to answer in-depth questions about Consultation, which will consist of both the symposium and events surrounding it Stephen Wojcichowsky, director of the themselves and their own ecclesiology hierarchs and theologians from both will be concluded by the next Encounter. Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute prior to the initiation of a serious dialogue Churches to prepare in-depth analyses for In preparation for this symposium there is of Eastern Christian Studies at the and must be prepared to abandon any consideration at future Encounters. Each a desire on the part of the bishops to trav- University of St. Paul in Ottawa, present- prejudice held toward theologians from of the four jurisdictions – two in the el to both Constantinople and Rome to ed from the Ukrainian Catholic perspec- the “other” side. He further noted that U.S.A. and two in Canada – will soon visit with both Pope Benedict XVI and tive. The Very Rev. Dr. Jaroslav Buciora, Ukrainian theologians must be included make their appointments to this Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to pastor of the Protection of the Mother of in the broader dialogues rather than per- Consultation. inform them about the Encounters and to God Cathedral (Sobor) and professor of mit others to speak in their behalf. The The hierarchs decided to continue this express the deep desire to resolve the theology at St. Andrew College/Seminary present “Encounters” and other discus- year with their effort to speak with a com- issues that divide the Body of Christ, as in Winnipeg, presented from the sions between the Ukrainian Catholic and mon voice to the faithful of the Churches well as to seek their support for united Ukrainian Orthodox perspective. Ukrainian Orthodox Churches could through epistles on the occasion of the ecclesiastical life in Ukraine. The Rev. Wojcichowsky summarized become “the catalyst for the resurgence of 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl nucle- The next Encounter is scheduled for some of the existing dialogues that have our own religious identity, imperative at ar disaster, Ukraine’s independence and Spring 2012 in Colona, British Columbia. Immigration judge orders deportation of John Kalymon PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Department In 2004, the Department of Justice deportation order, a process that can take Rights and Special Prosecution Section of Justice, Office of Public Affairs, filed a lawsuit seeking revocation of Mr. years. His comment was reported by the (HRSP), commented in the Justice reported on February 2 that an immigra- Kalymon’s U.S. citizenship. Following Reuters news service. Department’s news release: “Ivan tion judge in Detroit had ordered John trial, a federal judge granted that request The Detroit Free Press reported that Kalymon was part and parcel of the Nazi (Ivan) Kalymon of Troy, Mich., removed in 2007, finding that Mr. Kalymon had last fall Judge Hacker had declined Mr. machinery of persecution.” from the United States because of his par- participated in the rounding up and shoot- Xenos’ request to hold a mental compe- The Department of Justice’s Criminal ticipation in Nazi-sponsored acts of per- ing of Jews and had concealed that activi- tency hearing for his client, who suffers Division announced the formation of secution while serving during World War ty when he applied for entry into the from dementia and prostate cancer. The HRSP on March 30, 2010, as part of the II as an armed member of the auxiliary United States. newspaper added that Mr. Kalymon is U.S. government’s efforts to bring human police in Nazi-occupied Lviv, Ukraine. In a 28-page decision dated January under no immediate threat of removal rights violators to justice and deny those The removal order was issued by U.S. 31, Judge Hacker ordered Mr. Kalymon because his case could be appealed for violators safe haven in the United States. Immigration Judge Elizabeth Hacker. Mr. deported to Germany, Ukraine, Poland or several years. The new section represents a merger of Kalymon, 89, immigrated to the United any other country that will admit him. Eli M. Rosenbaum, director of human the Criminal Division’s Domestic States from Germany in 1949 and Mr. Kalymon’s lawyer, Elias Xenos, rights enforcement strategy and Policy became a U.S. citizen in 1955. said, “it is very likely we will appeal” the for the Criminal Division’s Human (Continued on page 10) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly The UNA at 117 They will not sing The Ukrainian National Association, the oldest and largest Ukrainian fraternal by Mykola Riabchuk revenge, encouraged by Mr. Yanukovych’s organization – as well as the oldest and largest continuously active Ukrainian com- comeback and his unscrupulous words and munity organization in North America – will be celebrating the 117th anniversary During my schooldays, I heard an inter- deeds. of its founding on February 22. It was on that date in 1894 in Shamokin, Pa., that esting account of the etymology of the Try to imagine how post-Soviet offi- the UNA was established to organize Ukrainian immigrants in the United States word “shantrapa” (šantrapá), broadly used cials (rather Soviet, than post-) feel when and to reinforce their identity as both Ukrainians and new Americans. In Canada, in Soviet slang to define petty thugs or, as they see that corruption is tolerated at the the first branches of the UNA were organized a decade later. a dictionary more politely suggests, top and only political disloyalty causes a Since its beginnings, the UNA has played a crucial role in diverse facets of our “worthless persons.” The word had argu- problem; or when they hear the president community life, although we would hazard a guess that most people know the ably come from the French “ne chantera warning opposition mayors that he will UNA best as the publisher of two newspapers – Svoboda in Ukrainian and The pas,” meaning “will not sing.” It referred (literally) tear off their legs and screw off Ukrainian Weekly in English – as well as the owner of the Soyuzivka Heritage to actors who lacked a singing voice and their heads. This is a clear signal to all the Center. The UNA has been an educator, a defender of human rights, a proponent of were used in operas as mere figureheads – loyalist bureaucrats, police officers, judges Ukraine’s independent statehood, a patron of the arts, a promoter of sports, a friend just to give the appearance of a huge cho- and prosecutors, to all the unreformed host to students, a publisher of numerous Ukrainian- and English-language books and rus on the stage. In actuality, one diction- of homo Sovieticus to tear and screw off other publications, and an initiator and advocate of countless community projects. ary claims, the word originated from the whatever they wish and whoever they feel In the past year, the UNA has done much to enhance and update its image for Czech šantrok, šаntrосh (“liar”) and old appropriate. the present and future. The most visible sign of that, of course, was the organiza- German santrocke (“fraud”). And they do. The number of violent tion’s new logo, which was unveiled prior to the 37th Convention held in May Whatever the truth, the word has crimes against journalists within the past 2010 and then heartily endorsed by the convention delegates, who saw the UNA’s regained broad currency in Ukraine with- year increased exponentially; the number new look as reflecting its readiness to move forward and to meet the challenges of in the past year, referring both to the rul- of cases of tortures and obscure deaths in the future. The revised logo, as we explained on the pages of this newspaper, con- ing elite and to the habits they reintroduce custody, recorded by the reputable Kharkiv tained all the key elements of the UNA’s logo throughout history. However, the and reinforce at all levels of societal life. Human Rights Group, doubled and tripled; revised logo also has a modern feel, with cleaner lines and a simplified look befit- One of the notable luminaries who the number of illegal searches, arrests, ting the 21st century. The modern logo now appears on all UNA communications deployed the term recently was Taras detentions and politically motivated inter- (letterheads, business cards, advertisements, brochures, etc.). Chornovil, a defector from the Orange rogations exceeded everything that had In a related development, the UNA’s charitable arm, the Ukrainian National camp and ardent supporter of Viktor happened within the previous two decades. Foundation, selected an official logo as part of the UNA’s overall re-branding ini- Yanukovych during the Orange What kind of restraints can officials feel tiative. As a registered 501 (c) (3) corporation, the UNF continues the UNA’s tradi- Revolution. Some time ago, he left the after they see how thugs from the ruling tion of promoting educational, cultural and humanitarian causes for the benefit of Party of Regions after a serious disagree- party (real thugs placed on the list of the the Ukrainian community in the United States, Canada and Ukraine. The UNA, ment with Mr. Yanukovych’s personnel Party of Regions as former drivers and and more recently its UNF, have awarded over $2 million in scholarships; dona- policy, but he still remains a member of bodyguards of oligarchs) savagely beat tions to Ukrainian community projects exceed $5 million. the pro-government majority in the opposition national deputies (many of Another major change for the UNA in the year since its 116th anniversary was Parliament and, in his own words, whom were hospitalized with broken the reconstruction of its website, which offers visitors simplified navigation, pro- “support[s] the government and tr[ies], as limbs)? What conclusion would a police- viding easy access to pertinent and useful information about the UNA, its products, far as possible, to avoid fighting with the man make after listening to the description fraternal benefits available to members, contact information for personnel at the president.” In sum, he is neither a clear- of the incident in the Parliament made by UNA Home Office as well as branch secretaries throughout the United States and cut loyalist nor a member of the opposi- one of the Regions’ bosses, Mykhailo Canada, and the latest news about the organization. What’s more, information on tion. This might be a good position for Chechetov: “There was no beating. the website is available in both the English and Ukrainian languages. We should rather impartial observations of political Probably they broke their own heads point out that the website is also a resource center for UNA secretaries, organizers shenanigans, especially if combined with against the wall and now try to accuse us” and field agents. (We advise readers to check out www.UkrainianNational insider knowledge of both camps. (http://glavred.info/archive/2010/12/17/ Association.org to see for themselves the new website’s features.) “Yanukovych,” Mr. Chornovil says, 170622-9.html). Seen in its entirety, the UNA’s new look and new focus – or rebranding, if you prefer “gave shantrapa a free hand. Even under It is no surprise that the number of – is a strong indication of this venerable organization’s continued vitality and its deter- [President Viktor] Yushchenko, shantrapa detainees in Ukrainian prisons (not neces- mination to stay true to the mission of its founding fathers. The UNA in 1894 became did not behave so defiantly; there was sarily political inmates) who “beat and the foundation of our Ukrainian community life; today, in 2011, it remains the corner- someone who supervised them… There injure themselves,” and commit very stone of our community. Long may it continue to serve in this all-important role. was no control from the top, but at least unusual “suicides” has dramatically at the middle level, there were some peo- increased since President Yanukovych’s ple authorized by Yushchenko who took installation. Some reports from police pre- care of something, more or less. And, cincts sound like black humor: in Kharkiv, from time to time, they attacked shantra- the Loziv district police department pa, keeping them at bay. Now it’s gone. acquired some fame when, within a week Feb. Turning the pages back... And shantrapa reigns unchecked. First, of their arrest, two detainees fell from the they pillage en masse, and second, they fourth floor window during interrogation, shut up all opponents… Here we have an Seven years ago, on February 22, 2004, the Ukrainian allegedly committing suicide – even absolute lawlessness (bespredel) at the though in both cases the relatives claim the 22 National Association marked its 110th anniversary. level of local authorities, law-enforce- A greeting from the UNA Executive Committee, quoting victims were severely beaten beforehand 2004 ment agencies, and so on” (http://from- (http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine_ words from Svoboda written in 1893, stated: ua.com/politics/c3bdfdac02c3c.html). “Just as fish needs water, as the bird must have wings, as police_brutality/2296124.html). The phenomenon is barely new. Long Mr. Yanukovych’s spin-doctors, interna- the thirsty need to drink and the hungry need bread, just as ago, it was observed in Russia, where everyone of us needs air, so do we Rusyns scattered across this land need a national tional lobbyists, and Ukrainian diplomats critics of Vladimir Putin’s regime argued work hard to whitewash his image and to organization, namely such a brotherhood, such a national union that would embrace that he created an atmosphere of lawless- each and every Rusyn, no matter where he lives. One man cannot lift a heavy stone, downplay the systemic and escalating ness and brutality, so familiar and conve- character of abuses of power under his but when three or four men put their strength to I, the stone will be lifted…” nient for the post-Soviet elite that he did These words were a rallying cry to prompt support for a brotherhood that would presidency. not necessarily need to commission the One of them, smartly enough, has rec- unite all Ukrainians who found themselves in this new land called America. It was 117 murder of Anna Politkovskaya, or years ago that 10 brotherhoods, having total assets of $229 and a combined member- ognized recently that “the corruption here Natalya Estemirova, or other human is a precondition of doing business,” “the ship of 439 resolved to become what is now known as the Ukrainian National rights activists. Association, dedicated to the community, with assets now in the millions of dollars judiciary in Ukraine is a disaster,” “the He just signaled to society that revolu- mentality of the SBU is not helpful,” and and membership in the tens of thousands. tionary expediency, not the law, reigned The organization has overcome many challenges in its history, and has expanded so forth. Nonetheless, he assured readers, supreme, and that all the enemies of the Ukraine is headed in the right direction, from its founding as a provider of member benefits after death to include much more. regime should be cooled off in “cess- The UNA sought ways to incorporate the growing number of new immigrants from and “most of the embarrassing, stupid and pools.” This was a clear message to all somewhat cruel actions are random, there Ukraine into this unifying organization, and found that many were uninformed about the thugs both inside and outside the gov- what the UNA is and does. This has since changed and many new immigrants have is no pattern,” and, perhaps most encour- ernment that they had a free hand to aging, “people in Yanukovych’s adminis- become members. decide arbitrarily who was the enemy and Using the revenue from its sales and membership dues, the UNA has supported its tration aren’t really bad people. Maybe when and how they should be cooled off. they lack confidence, maybe they are newspapers Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, the Soyuzivka Heritage Center, and This is exactly what is happening now cultural, educational and social programs within the diaspora community and in Ukraine. poorly educated, and a bit provincial, with- in Ukraine. All the shantrapa who were out good knowledge of the laws and the The 110th anniversary greeting concluded: somewhat unnerved by the revolution and “…Our publications provide a well-developed communications network. Building Constitution. But they are not stone-cold had kept a rather low profile under Mr. killers and these are not the kind of people on this as a foundation, the UNA can be the conduit that ties together the widely dis- Yushchenko’s feckless rule, are now taking persed community through a new global and electronic communications network. As that try to establish an authoritarian state” such, we will continue adhering to the UNA’s original purpose: preserving our unique (http://www.day.kiev.ua/303062). cultural heritage, extending charity and maintaining fellowship.” Mykola Riabchuk is an author and One may recollect here a similar revela- journalist from Ukraine, and a leading tion of President George W. Bush who Source: “Happy Birthday, UNA! In celebration of our 110th year,” The Ukrainian intellectual who is affiliated with the Weekly, February 22, 2004. journal Krytyka. (Continued on page 8) No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The things we do ... tragedy of Volyn (1943). by Orysia Paszczak Tracz Re: Bohachevsky’s However, his blog in The New York Times Review of books is egregious. “A commitment Fascist Hero for Ukraine” is a screed against Stepan Bandera of the Dear Editor: Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army Thank you for publishing Martha A melody mystery (UPA), and not worthy of this professor. Bohachevsky-Chomiak’s superb article His attacks are many, but comparing “That’s it! That’s it!!!” Percy and I on Metropolitan Constantine My family and friends are blasé, and Bandera to Stalin – “Bandera opposed Bohachevsky (January 30). even joke about the phrase “Orysia vse are laughing and crying at the same Stalin but that does not mean that the two His commitment to education and high znaye,” said when so very often people time. That is the song! In one try! We men were entirely different” is beyond standards is more relevant today than from all over contact me about things are both so happy, and so befuddled that the pale. Also, describing the OUN as ever. The Ukrainian Churches of North Ukrainian. “Orysia will know.” Hah! If we got the song on the first try! Now I “anti-Polish, criminals, terrorists, fas- America have some beautiful real estate they only knew how much she doesn’t have to send Percy the notes. No prob- cists...” to a Ukrainian audience is quite intended for educational purposes. know! But still, they do call and write, lem, because this is such a well-known disconcerting. The OUN’s evolving ide- Archbishop Bohachevsky’s example will and some mysteries do get solved. As and beloved song, from the opera ology in the decades of incomprehensible certainly inspire his spiritual children to I’ve said so many times before, you “Natalka Poltavka” (1819) by Ivan turmoil is described, according to Prof. fill those buildings with programs that couldn’t make these things up if you Kotliarevsky, music by A. Barsytsky, Snyder, with a single epithet – “fascism.” provide the kind of instruction and intel- tried! and later by Mykola Lysenko. A sad Prof. Snyder is appalled by Bandera’s lectual guidance that our people hunger So the e-mail from Andrij Makukh, a song about heartache – my heart aches statue in Lviv. I wonder if he is as for, but which they sometimes cannot senior manuscript editor of the online but the tears don’t come. appalled by all those statues of Gen. find in their own communities. Encyclopedia of Ukraine at CIUS Press Percy is effusive in his praise of my Jozef Pilsudski in Poland. Certainly his The continuing education of the clergy in Toronto, was just another query, an detective work. To me, it is just recog- terrorist tactics were far worse than those and the theological formation of the laity obscure, truly nebulous one. The e-mails nizing a variation of a well-known and of the OUN. The Poles are allowed their need to become a priority if our commu- are included here with permission of the beloved melody. “Wow! Just as you heroes – the Ukrainians are not. nities are to regain and/or retain vibrancy. authors. assured me in your first note, despite the Prof. Snyder should not politicize his “Without a vision, the people perish” “I was wondering whether you (basi- dark shadows that stood in the way of hatred of the OUN and the UPA so as not (Prov. 29:18). cally off the top of your head or with the your taking hold of a song with only one to betray the respect the Ukrainian The archbishop sacrificed much to cre- aid of a book right beside you rather word, poorly communicated, and with American community has conferred on ate centers of vision. Investing in people than any great searching) might have no melody against a backdrop of a him. and their education will help those cen- any idea of the song to which this fellow google of Ukrainian folk melodies – and ters flourish with renewed vitality! Lydia Kossak Kernitsky is alluding? It may be, forgive the word- despite these million-to-one odds, you Very Rev. Peter Galadza, Ph.D. Colts Neck, N.J. ing, something akin to searching for a came up with the song, the lyricist and Ottawa needle in a haystack, but we do try to the composer.” answer the queries that come our way.” I send Percy a copy of the score. He The letter-writer is Kule Family Rahm Emanuel’s Percy Black wrote: “I’m looking for an then reports what happened next: Professor of Liturgy at the Sheptytsky old Ukrainian folk melody that may deal “This past May 6, a the large audi- Institute, St. Paul University. with gathering in the harvest. The first ence gathered at Central Vermont grandfather’s roots word may begin with what sounds to me Hospital to celebrate Nurses Day in the Dear Editor: as `Tvee-oo.’ I’m especially interested in United States and in particular to present the music score. Can you help?” Rose Black awards for Nursing A comment Vasyl Markus, Jr. cites Chicago may- Intrigued, I mention to Andrij that Excellence to outstanding nurses. As oral candidate Rahm Emanuel’s reference because there is no Ukrainian word even part of the truly elegant arrangements about Snyder to his grandfather’s having come to close to “tvee-oo,” “I’m guessing he’s that had been prepared by the president Chicago in 1917 from the Russian- hearing ‘siyu’ (sowing)? There are one and administration of the hospital, the Dear Editor: Romanian border (Letter to the Editor, or two songs like that.” I then write to program called for a cello interlude by February 6). He concludes that Mr. I would like to take exception to Percy that “there are around 50 million my daughter, Dr. Deborah Black. Emanuel’s grandfather actually came Ukrainian songs, give or take a few… If “I introduced the first of Deborah’s Oksana Bashuk Hepburn’s No. 10 on her from Transcarpathia, which was not a Best of the Year list (January 30) – Prof. this is a ritual harvest song, I’m guess- two pieces, the Ukrainian melody, part of Russia. Timothy Snyder. His recent book ing it may begin ‘siyu’, i.e., I am sow- ‘Viyut,’ by Kotliarevsky (lyrics) and In the absence of any other evidence, I “Bloodlands” is indeed an impressive ing. Well, chronologically it would not Barsytsky (music), a song often on my see no reason to assume that Mr. historical account of World War II as be a harvest song, but maybe it ends up mother, Rose Black’s lips as she Emanuel was referring to Transcarpathia. experienced by Ukraine and its neigh- with gathering what was sown?” I ask expressed longing for her early life in The Russian-Romanian border before bors. It is well-written, well-researched, for more information. her village Lukashovka [sic] in Ukraine World War I ran along the Prut. On the and elicits empathy for our people. Percy replies: “Wow, Orysia, you may [near Kyiv]. Although the piece is short, Russian side of that river was Bessarabia, The Ukrainian community has have hit on the very song that was one Debbie’s cello sounds evinced the later in the Moldavian SSR and now in embraced him because he is an American of my late mother’s favorites. She lov- haunting meaning from the music and Moldova. It seems plausible that this is historian from Yale signifying gravitas. ingly remembered the song from her this brought forth empathic applause where Mr. Emanuel’s grandfather origi- However, the Ukrainian American com- childhood in the early 1900s, and she from the audience both for the melody nated. Whether Bessarabia should be munity should be aware that Prof. Snyder sang it often so that it became implanted and for Mom... has written many other books and articles considered historically Russian or “Dear Orysia, my family are deeply Romanian or something else is an issue in my musical memory. I can easily call and in many he is very condemning of it to mind and it easily translates into my grateful for your willingness to under- the people of western Ukraine. In the that, fortunately, we don’t have to deal take the long shot into the ‘50 million with. singing voice. My daughter, Deborah, an “Reconstruction of Nations” his focus on accomplished musician, would like to Ukrainian songs’ to search for the one Ukrainian-Polish relations skims through Andrew Sorokowski play the melody on her cello at the that this stranger, Percy Black, who pre- Ukrainian grievances and focuses on the Washington upcoming annual Nurse’s Day event at sented himself at your e-mail door to ask the Central Vermont Medical Center... for your expertise in Ukrainian culture. What we’re especially hoping is that you Now the song and its makers have found Your e-mail messages to the Weekly may be able to refer us to the notes for a new airing among a large audience in the song so that Debbie could practice Vermont, and for the Black Family a Due to the quantity of messages The Ukrainian Weekly receives at its address the piece before the big event. I wish I firm connection to a beloved melody of ([email protected]), we kindly ask senders to have consideration for those their Mom and Grandma... close to the on the receiving end. could musically convey the song to you. Your reaching back to me so responsibly heart of Rose Black.” 1. If you send us a message by e-mail, please expect that we will respond like- is itself a melody.” Percy then wrote about his mother’s wise. Therefore, please do not block our responses or ask us to fill out request We make arrangements, and Percy life in a Jewish family in Lukashivka forms in order to become “approved senders.” (We simply haven’t got the time calls. We have a great conversation, and the young couple’s escape from the to fill out such requests.) becoming acquainted. Again, I caution wars through Rumania in 1919. The him that this is more than searching for a family then lived in Montreal and, after 2. If you send us information in attachment form, please do not label the attach- needle in a haystack. And he sings – in a Rose’s husband died, she moved to New ment “The Ukrainian Weekly,” “Ukrainian Weekly,” “The Weekly,” or any varia- strong, easy baritone. “Da-da-da-da…” York City to be near her children. tion thereof. Please use an appropriate label for your attachment that will distin- The melody seems familiar, almost, A few days after Percy and I talked, I guish it from others. (Do you know how many attachments we receive that are almost familiar, but many decades was meeting some friends for dinner, called “Ukrainian Weekly”?) removed and from a child’s memory. A and told the story, and sang the song. 3. Please do not ask us to visit sites online to download photos that go with slight variation of something I think I One of the women was thrilled – “That’s your stories. Please send good quality jpg files to us directly. (Please do not know. “Again, please, Percy.” I’m not the song my baba always sang! Do you send us digital photos that are low resolution and therefore not suited for repro- sure, but the closest song I can think of, have the notes?!” duction – most photos taken at low resolution are suitably for the web only.) and I sing to him, is “Viyut vitry, viyut Yes, I did. buini, azh dereva hnut’sia… (The winds Thank you for your anticipated cooperation! are blowing, the fierce winds, so strong- Orysia Tracz may be contacted at ory- ly the trees are bending…) [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

Church experts comment on Major Archbishop Lubomyr Husar’s leadership

by Illya M. Labunka stated the Rev. Borys Gudziak. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Reflecting on Major Archbishop Husar’s resignation, the Rev. Gudziak KYIV – In the wake of Patriarch also suggested that Ukrainians should not Lubomyr Husar’s official resignation as anticipate a leader who will do everything head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic for them. It should be the initiative of all Church (UGCC) on February 10, Ukrainians to chip in and carry their Ukraine’s leading Church experts have weight. “It will be very difficult for the begun to assess Major Archbishop next leader of our Church if we expect Husar’s leadership over the last decade by him to do those tasks which are our providing a historical, pastoral-adminis- responsibility,” said the Rev. Gudziak. trative and sociological-theological per- Finally, the Rev. Gudziak underscored spective on the primate’s legacy. the fact that the UGCC primate’s resigna- According to Dr. Oleh Turiy, chair of tion seems to be sending a message and the Department of Church History at the setting an example for other leaders. Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, on “Patriarch Husar is and will remain an the one hand, Patriarch Lubomyr’s resig- authority precisely because he does not nation may seem unsettling, because no Illya M. Labunka cling to power. In fact, his resignation is specific successor had been appointed Major Archbishop and Cardinal Lubomyr Husar at the February 10 news Christ-like. His Beatitude Husar is fol- prior to the resignation, while on the other conference in Kyiv at which he announced his resignation as the leader lowing the example of the Lord, who hand, the primate on many an occasion, of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. strips Himself of His powers to become a clearly and unequivocally stated that he mortal human. By fulfilling His Mission, wished to pass on the leadership of the Catholic Church has been marked, with- Catholic Church. Furthermore, monastic the Lord relinquishes His own power and Church while he himself is still able to out exception, by significant political, life has flourished and expanded its activ- the authority above Himself by transfer- witness the transfer of authority. “And socio-economic, national and ecclesiasti- ities through the creation of annual ring it to His subordinates. Patriarch what is most important,” in Dr. Turiy’s cal crises, all exacerbated by a sense of monastic sobors and conferences, while Husar freely relinquishes his authority but words, “His Beatitude kept his word.” uncertainty, criticism and fear of the Ukrainian Catholic laypersons have gal- remains our father, because you can’t The challenge and uncertainty current- unknown. vanized to establish numerous religious retire from parenthood,” concluded the ly facing the UGCC is certainly not At a time when Ukrainian state offi- organizations. Rev. Gudziak. unknown in the history of a Church that cials confuse the notion of a humble and Finally, “Cardinal Husar has proposed “His decision to step down was a very has been tested numerous times by analo- pious Church with that of a subservient such a path towards unity for all sound and courageous move and sets a gous and even more precarious situations, and “pocket-money”-oriented Church, Ukrainian Christians of the Kyivan tradi- precedent as well as an example not only according to Dr. Turiy. “If we look at the Myroslav Marynovych, vice-rector of the tion, which does not undermine the attri- for the Church, but for all those who can’t four previous transfers of authority in the Ukrainian Catholic University and presi- butes of their devotion and transforms the seem to face reality and act accordingly. Ukrainian Catholic Church, we see that dent of its Institute on Religion and historical intricacies into a mutually spiri- But most of all, Patriarch Husar’s deci- each transfer took place at a ‘critical’ time Society, offered his perspective on tual experience,” concluded Mr. sion is an act of great faith and trust in accompanied by doubt, consternation, Patriarch Lubomyr’s pastoral-administra- Marynovych. God, his Church and his future succes- heated debates and even outright dis- tive legacy. Unity, stability and a sense of normal- sor,” added Dr. Turiy. agreements,” stated Dr. Turiy. “Today, the clergy often turn a blind cy are only three of the axioms which Patriarch Lubomyr considers one of his For example, when Metropolitan eye – all in the name of ‘separation of could partially characterize Patriarch personal major accomplishments to be the Andrey Sheptytsky was installed as the Church and state’ – when it comes to the Lubomyr’s legacy, according to the Rev. continuation of the tradition of his prede- 35-year old head of the Ukrainian shameful behavior of the regime, while Dr. Borys Gudziak, rector of the cessors, (Sheptytsky and Josyf Slipyj) Catholic Church in 1901, many patriotic the people and state, instead of being Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. namely the strengthening of the Synodal Ukrainian Catholics considered this event partners in serving a common good, go “By maintaining unity within all the process and its very identity, as well as a catastrophe, because the ‘Poles’ now their separate ways. Thus, in this murky eparchies on the territory of Ukraine, and initiating a certain administrative infra- had their agent on St. George’s Hill,” he world, Patriarch Husar is an as-of-yet all the exarchates and pastoral missions structure within the Church. said. “Nevertheless, when we look back unappreciated symbol of harmony, situated in dozens of countries on five When asked what advice he would at the history of the 20th century, we real- because his attributes of truth, love, devo- continents, and by promoting and striving give to the eventual new leader of the ize that Metropolitan Andrey became the tion and piety are no one’s political allies for unity among our Churches, Patriarch Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cardinal spiritual and national leader of all and could never become someone else’s Lubomyr has proven to be a wise, under- Husar said that he would suggest to, “… Ukrainians, a figure of universal signifi- manipulative instruments,” stated Mr. standing, and astute pastor. Any Church maintain the internal unity of the cance, whose legacy reaches far beyond Marynovych. of any nation would be joyful and grateful Ukrainian Catholic Church. Because we the Greek-Catholic or even nationwide In addition, according to Mr. to have such a spiritual leader. All of are not just in Ukraine, but also in Ukrainian community.” (For more on this Marynovych, Patriarch Lubomyr’s efforts Ukraine should be extremely grateful to Western Europe, North America, South topic see Dr. Turiy’s analysis in The and guidance contributed substantially His Beatitude for the dignified way in America and Australia, with numerous Weekly issue dated February 13.) towards the consolidation of the Synod of which he carried his heavy cross. Never archdioceses, eparchies and exarchates. By examining the past century, it Bishops and the creation of thematic ses- complaining of his debilitating eye sight, Therefore, to serve our people effectively becomes clear that each transfer of lead- sions as integral components of the Patriarch Husar always spread harmony and to help them – the key is to preserve ership within the Ukrainian Greek- Patriarchal Sobor of the Ukrainian Greek- and spiritual support among his people,” our unity and our identity”.

domestic and international, demonstrate the They will not... opposite: they are ubiquitous, definitely systemic, and growing dramatically in (Continued from page 6) number and scope since Mr. Yanukovych claimed some time ago to have discovered assumed power. In other words, this is not a a “true democrat,” having gazed into the deviation, but rather is typical of the sort of deep, snake-like eyes of Mr. Putin. But we lawless, authoritarian “normacy” that is will not engage in reminiscences about the being introduced in Ukraine. past. We just note that the features In such a context, all talk about “order,” observed above in the Yanukovych admin- “stability” and the “fight against corruption” istration by his American lobbyist are sound hypocritical. And all attempts at exactly what political shantrapa is about. “reforms” – without the rule of law – are And the low-level shantrapa sense the futile. mood and respond accordingly. Maybe President Yanukovych’s lobby- If the president can nominate an outspo- ists are right: he is not a bad man, and his ken Ukrainophobe, Dmytro Tabachnyk, as associates are not “stone-cold killers,” as minister of education, one should not be Bruce Jackson puts it, and some of them surprised when a traffic policeman some- perhaps are even smart enough to “be run- where in Odesa responds to a citizen who ning a software company in Washington approaches him in Ukrainian that he state.” I don’t know. doesn’t speak that “cow language” – an I know, for sure, however, that “they insult to a Ukrainian, that can be compared will not sing.” to calling someone in the U.S. the N-word. The article above is reprinted from the Like masters, like servants blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created Whatever the PR-specialists might claim by the Stasiuk Program for the Study of about the “random” character of multiple Contemporary Ukraine, a program of the abuses of power in Ukraine, the sheer statis- Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at tics collected by human rights NGOs, both the University of Alberta. No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 9

COAL PATCH DAYS Family stories of Lemko immigrants around Minersville, Pa.

by Michael Buryk PART I

Our patch changes Our patch in Primrose, Pa., didn’t look the same. It seemed a lot smaller and greener than the way I remembered it. Twenty years is a long time and places change. Even in “Coal Country.” In many ways, Minersville and Primrose always seemed kind of timeless to me. There are those faded memories of long ago trips as a 5-year-old to visit Baba (grandma Julia Buryk-Czerepaniak) and Gigi (my Dad’s Polish stepfather, Stanley Marchowsky), and days spent with no TV except maybe the single snowy channel that sometimes appeared on the set at Aunt Helen’s house. My last trip here with Pop was in 1989 to celebrate Aunt Helen’s 75th birthday at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove on the hill just beyond our patch. We took a short tour of the area with my huge video camera in tow, and I managed to capture him on film walking up the back lane to his old Swampoodle Ukrainian wedding, 1908, Forestville, Pa., from the Ron Kramer photo collection. house. But now it all seemed really dif- ferent. Maybe it was the tall “state pines” The area had once been honeycombed 1934 as a homecoming event for and hemlocks that had been planted by with several bootleg mines – including Ukrainians who had left the area. It Pennsylvania in an effort to reclaim the Gigi’s. These illegal operations brought lapsed for a while, but was revived in land down the hill in the back of the some income and a nearby source of fuel Primrose at St. Nick’s Grove in 1985 and patch. Or the fact that the deep slope had to local mining families during the Great has continued there each year ever since. actually been filled with new dirt and Depression, when jobs in the regular I had heard from a local college archi- graded level before the trees were plant- mines were scarce. The trees swayed in vist, Brian Ardan, that Seminary Day was ed. the strong breeze and covered a chunk of the event for reconnecting with the Slavic the bright blue sky that had opened up soul of Coal Country. So, Alexis, Rosie, Mike Buryk is a Ukrainian American after this morning’s heavy rain. Ron and I made the two-hour drive from writer whose research focuses on Lemko My daughter Alexis and I rounded the North Caldwell, N.J., to Primrose to set and Ukrainian genealogy and the history bend at the end of the patch and turned up up my portable Ukrainian Lemko geneal- of Ukrainians in the United States. He the lane that Pop had walked 20 years ogy exhibit and some of Rosie’s hand- will give a workshop on Ukrainian/Lemko ago. Just then Mrs. Hutsko came out of made beaded jewelry on a big round table genealogy on February 20 at the her small yard into the lane. She and her in the hall and to drink in the local Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, Pa. husband had purchased Baba’s house Ukrainian American culture and learn You can contact him at: michael.buryk@ after she passed away in 1972. Almost 40 something about the past. verizon.net. His website is: http://www. years later Mrs. Hutsko was still here The heavy rains of the morning gradu- buryk.com/our_patch/ . enjoying the quiet and sunny afternoon ally gave way to sunshine and blue skies He extends special thanks to Ron tending her garden. We chatted a bit as many descendants of the area’s first Kramer for all his help in making this about old times and then Alexis and I Ukrainian settlers made their annual pil- article possible and keeping the memory headed back to St. Nick’s to rejoin my grimage to these familiar, sacred grounds. of our Ukrainians and Lemkos alive in wife, Rosie, and my brother Ron to finish Coal patch neighborhoods Coal Country. Also, special thanks go to our session at Ukrainian Catholic St. George’s Greek-Catholic Church, Minersville was a magnet for Slavic all those families who shared their pre- Seminary Day festivities. Minersville, Pa., circa 1915, from the immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th cious memories and anecdotes for this Ron Kramer photo collection. article. Ukrainian Seminary Day centuries. Our patch, also known as Red Patch (perhaps because of the dark red This article, published in two parts, is Seminary Day is an annual fund-raiser the insurance settlement paid out by Lytle color with which most houses were paint- dedicated to the memory of the late Harry for the education of young men for the for the accidental death of my grandfa- ed in its early days), or Tweedsville to Buryk and his parentss Mike Gburyk and priesthood and a celebration of Ukrainian ther Mike at the nearby Woodside Tunnel some, was one of many coal “patch” Julia Czerepaniak. cultural and religious heritage in mine in 1924. neighborhoods that sprang up to house Copyright 2010 by Michael J. Buryk. Schuylkill County. It first began at Lakewood Park in Barnesville, Pa., in the workers and their families at the near- From Galicia to Minersville All rights reserved. by coal mines. Just like in the industrial cities at the No one knows for sure when the first time, there was a natural progression for Ukrainian Lemkos made the long trek newcomers from more crowded patches from the foothills and the northern slopes like Forestville (down the road west of of the Carpathians to the rolling hills of Primrose), where everyone lived in wood- Minersville, but come they did. Most en tenement housing, to places like Red were from the villages south of Sanok Patch. Here, the mixed Polish-Ukrainian (Sianik) like Zboiska, Kulaszne and neighborhood consisted of two-story, Wysoczany near Bukowsko, but others free-standing double houses on small were from higher up on the mountainous plots of land with room for a garden and a slopes from Rzepedz and nearby. smoke house in the back to cure the My own family came from homemade kovbasa and other meats. Siemuszowa which is 7 kilometers north Many Ukrainian families first started of Sanok, but they were in the minority in off down the hill in Forestville near the the Minersville/Primrose area. The trail mouth of the Woodside Tunnel of the from Galicia usually twisted and turned Lytle Colliery and later moved to by train from Sanok to Berlin and then on Primrose and other more affluent patches to Hamburg, Germany. From there the as their personal fortunes improved. steamship would carry them via Some never made the transition during Southampton, England, to Ellis Island in the Great Depression of the 1930s when lower New York harbor. many of the local mines shut down. Some of the Lemko pioneers spent Baba and Gigi left Forestville in 1930 time in the industrial areas of New Jersey with eight children in tow to move into such as Jersey City, Newark and Perth one side of a double house just up the Amboy-Carteret before making their final road in the village of Primrose. The move out to Coal Country. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minersville, Pa. (built in 1937), house was bought with the proceeds from November 2010. (Continued on page 17) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

Among such dissidents are Russians despised by dissidents because of his role with the West and the Jewish community Encyclopedia... Yelena Bonner and Aleksandr Ginsburg. in suppressing dissent. rather than acting independently. Indeed Specifically, Mr. Lukianenko referred “But you can’t ignore the fact that he he had long criticized international human (Continued from page 1) to the entry of Andrei Amalrik, an avant- was among the dissidents all the same, rights organizations for ignoring the garde playwright from Moscow. and you can’t ignore the fact that he bur- plight of Ukrainian dissidents in favor of against the editors for concerns that “We know his work of course, but ied his manuscripts in his garden, which Moscow-based political prisoners. ranged from style, to organization, to what relation does he have to Ukraine?” were later found wrapped in cellophane, Mr. Klymchak also criticized former content. Mr. Lukianenko, a legendary Ukrainian just as we did,” said Yevhen Sverstiuk, dissidents for accepting awards and med- The work features 757 dissidents, and dissident asked rhetorically. “If to speak 82, editor of the newspaper, Nasha Vira als from former President Viktor their non-dissident supporters, who came of general resistance to the Soviet gov- (Our Faith). Yushchenko, whom he described as “the from very diverse backgrounds. That’s ernment, then we know political prison- Mr. Zinkewych anticipated such criti- most disgraceful lackey occupant” of precisely what caused the most irritation. ers and sat with hundreds of Lithuanians, cism and defended the inclusion of con- Ukraine. He was loudly booed off the Several prominent dissidents, includ- Latvians and Estonians who did no less troversial figures in the encyclopedia in stage. ing Lev Lukianenko, 82, and Ivan Hel, the Amalrik, yet weren’t included here.” his opening remarks. Dissidents aren’t the only Ukrainians 73, repeated a criticism most often heard: He also criticized the inclusion of Mr. Oliinyk played a key role in the featured. Before she became First Lady of that the encyclopedia should have distin- Communist Party members, such as the dissident movement during the 1960s as a Ukraine, Kateryna Yushchenko was guished between those who fought for Soviet literary icon Borys Oliinyk, 75, magazine editor. Meanwhile Mr. among influential advocates of Ukrainian Ukrainian independence, and those who who declared in 1986, “I’m a Malynkovych deserves recognition for his dissidents in Washington as a special became dissidents supporting other Communist, and that says it all.” membership in the Ukrainian Helsinki assistant to the assistant secretary of state causes. “He’s a talented poet, and I love his Group and printing underground press in for human rights and humanitarian affairs “I feel pain when I see next to [Vasyl] books,” Mr. Lukianenko said of Mr. the Ukrainian language, Mr. Zinkevych in 1986 to 1988. Makukha, a person who set himself on Oliinyk, “From time to time, I get his said, despite his current Ukrainophobe Ulana Mazurkevich was also a key fire for Ukraine, [Volodymyr] books off a shelf and read his poems. But positions. Washington ally for Ukrainian dissidents Malynkovych, a Ukrainophobe of the tell me, what did he sacrifice during the The presentation’s biggest controversy as chair of the U.S.-Ukrainian Human Dmytro Tabachnyk type who hasn’t period of his creative life? He sacrificed was sparked by Bohdan Klymchak, 73, Rights Committee for decades. renounced that, in essence,” said Mr. Hel, nothing! I don’t think he would be the dissident most known for trying to The publication contains many photos a native of the village of Klitsko in the offended at me because I suggest exclud- escape the Soviet Union by sneaking into from Washington protests held during the Lviv Oblast. ing him from such a book.” Iran in 1978, only to have been caught last three decades of Soviet rule to dem- In turn, Mr. Lukianenko criticized the Also included was Petro Shelest, the and returned to Siberian prisons. onstrate that Ukrainians in the diaspora encyclopedia’s editors for including dissi- former first secretary of the Communist The Lviv Oblast native criticized the were also active in the fight for liberty dents who had no relation to Ukraine. Party of the Ukrainian SSR, who was Ukrainian Helsinki Group for cooperating and justice. While foreigners were mentioned in the publication, dissatisfied dissidents took turns naming their colleagues – with whom they endured suffering in Siberia – who fell through the cracks and didn’t make it. Editors said a second version was being planned with a November 15 deadline for submissions and suggestions. They encouraged those dissatisfied with this edition to contribute. “It’s easy to criticize, but working is very difficult,” said longtime Ukrainian American activist Andrew Chornodolsky, drawing vigorous applause. “I call every- one to future work. We see that the task before us is indeed colossal and we must again return to work so that the next gen- eration has Ukraine, because there’s a possibility that they won’t if we’re satis- fied with what has happened.”

Immigration judge... (Continued from page 5)

Security Section (DSS) and Office of Special Investigations (OSI). The Justice Department release notes: “This case is a result of the Justice Department’s ongoing efforts to identify, investigate and take legal action against former participants in Nazi persecution who reside in the United States. Since the inception of this program in 1979, the Department has won cases against 107 individuals who assisted in Nazi persecu- tion. In addition, 180 suspected Axis per- secutors who sought to enter the United States have been blocked from doing so as a result of the department’s ‘watchlist’ program, enforced in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security.” *** In related news, the JTA news service reported that the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago on February 14 upheld a deportation order against Osyp Firishchak of Chicago, who was stripped of his citizenship for his role in a Nazi- operated police unit in Ukraine. The JTA noted that Mr. Firishchak immigrated to the United States in 1949 and became a U.S. citizen five years later. He was stripped of his citizenship in 2005 by a federal district court, which ruled that he “was a participant in an organization that perpetrated some of the most horrific acts against human decency ever known in history.” No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 11 Kobzar Choir ends season with concert of ‘koliady’ and ‘schedrivky’

by Luba Poniatyszyn Keske LOS ANGELES – The Kobzar Ukrainian National Choir of Los Angeles, under the direction of Gregory Hallick, carried on the Ukrainian tradition of “koli- adnyky,” (carolers) California-style. With thousands of Ukrainian Americans scat- tered throughout southern California, it was not logistically feasible for the koli- adnyky to visit all the homes starting in and around Los Angeles and travelling south to San Diego and vicinity. To bring this wonderful tradition of koliadky and schedrivky to as many peo- ple as possible in this region, the Kobzar Choir held two concerts to celebrate the Christmas season. The first concert was held on Saturday, January 22, at St. John the Baptizer Ukrainian Catholic Church in Las Mesa (a suburb of San Diego). Despite the balmy southern California weather, the inside of the Church reflected the spirit of the holidays with a lit Christmas tree and festive decorations that The Kobzar Ukrainian National Choir of Los Angeles under the direction of Gregory Hallick (seated in the middle).

eyes and direction of Christina Shymkovich, (UCC) board member as well as a long-time member of the Kobzar Choir. There were “oohs” and “aahs” heard from those entering the hall. Some took the opportunity of their early arrival to closely inspect the intricate detailing of the hall. A number of the guests took advantage of the delicious lunch prepared in the center’s kitchen. By 1:30 p.m., with all the seats in the hall filled, the stage opened to the sounds of “Boh Predvichnyi” The repertoire fol- lowed that of Saturday’s concert with slight variations, and the audience was enthralled with the musical abilities of the choir as masterfully arranged and con- ducted by Mr. Hallick, who also is the choir director of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. The concert, which lasted one and a The Kobzar Choir sings to “hospodar” Paul Bilecky (left). half hours, concluded with the powerful koliada, “Oy Vydyt Boh” (God Watches), adorned the walls. The recent addition of Some of the guests were not Ukrainian Bankstons, as well as their two daughters, by Stetsenko. The audience gave Kobzar a icons, which were blessed last fall by and this was the first time they’d heard Sophia and Christina, are members of the standing ovation and, of course, wanted to Bishop Richard Seminack during the Ukrainian carols. Their faces showed how Kobzar Choir along with other parishio- hear more. The choir offered its rendition church’s 50th anniversary, created a beau- delighted they were with their new experi- ners of St. John the Baptizer. of “Schedryk,” which prompted thunder- tiful and serene setting for the concert. ence. As a finale, Mr. Hallick invited the ous applause and another standing ovation The church filled quickly with anticipa- The second half of the concert com- audience to join the choir in singing as the choir members processed two by tion of wonderful things to happen, and menced with “Na Yordanskii Richtsi” (On “Silent Night” in English. It was a perfect two from the stage to the back of the hall. the audience was not disappointed when the Jordan River), followed by the up-beat ending to a perfect concert. There, the koliadnyky paused, turned to the Kobzar Choir started its concert with koliadka from the Hutsul region, As the sun was dipping across the the audience and spontaneously repeated “Boh Predvichnyi” (God Eternal), followed “Presviata Maria” (Holy Mary), “Boh Sia swaying palm trees into the Pacific “Dobryi Vechir Tobi” to the “hospodar,” by other beloved well-known and not-so- Razhdaye” (God Is Born) and several Ocean, the choir and guests gathered in Paul Bilecky, president of the Ukrainian well-known koliady and schedrivky, such popular koliadky, ending with the every- the church hall for fellowship and a deli- Culture Center, which sponsored the con- as Yaroslavenko’s “Nova Radist Stala,” one’s favorite, “Schedryk” by Mykola cious supper prepared by Mrs. Blankston cert. (New Joy Has Come), “Vozveselimsia” Leontovych. and parishioners of the church. After brief remarks by Mr. Bilecky, Mr. (Let Us Rejoice), “Raduitesia Vsi Liudy” When the applause finally subsided, The next day, Sunday, January 23, Hallick wished all a happy, healthy, (Rejoice All Peoples), as well as Mr. Hallick, on behalf of the Kobzar guests started arriving at 1 p.m. at the peaceful and prosperous New Year, and Stetsenko’s “Dobriy Vechir Tobi” (Good Choir, extended thanks and gratitude to newly renovated Ukrainian Culture the choir then concluded the program with Evening To You, Master of the House) and the Rev. James Bankston and his wife, Center of Los Angeles. For many, it was a joyous and uplifting “Mnohaya Lita.” “Po Vsiomu Svitu” (Throughout the Olena, for their hospitality and for orga- their first visit to the center since the reno- And thus, Californians continue World), to name a few. nizing the San Diego concert. The vations commenced under the watchful Ukrainian traditions in the “far” west.

monetary and fiscal policies and trade. between 2005 and 2010. The opposition Ukraine. On the contrary, I’m going to Exiled Ukrainian... Many in the West believe the should be unified, but they mark concentrate on helping Ukraine integrate into global economic and political systems. (Continued from page 3) Orange Revolution leaders squandered Independence Day and other holidays their opportunity to democratize alone, while members of the current gov- That includes the creation of joint venture companies and advocating Ukraine’s trade system. But comparing the two people, Ukraine because they were too busy ernment do it together. If we want to see ties and possibilities in various sectors. one shouldn’t look at differences on nar- squabbling with each other. They say Ukraine as a democratic country, we must Ukraine must open up, conduct open poli- row points. One should look at how they that since Yanukovych won a demo- form a unified opposition that can take on tics even under the current authorities. broadly see Ukraine in the near future. cratic election, there’s very little that the current authorities. I’ll do everything to contribute to that Tymoshenko sees Ukraine as a can be done about Kyiv’s shift back to But Ukraine isn’t isolated, and it Moscow’s embrace. shouldn’t be a closed country. The West open system and help society in the West European country that must integrate into understand what’s going on in Ukraine. It’s shouldn’t forget that Ukraine is a young the European system of security and val- I was upset about the situation in Ukraine very important for the West to know. It democracy with its own patterns of devel- ues. When I was economy minister, especially in 2008 to 2010, when relations can’t allow Ukraine to close itself off. Tymoshenko and I did much to ensure were worsening between President Viktor opment, but also that it shouldn’t return to Ukraine would enter the World Trade Yushchenko and Prime Minister the situation in other [undemocratic] former Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted Organization in 2008. We had 13 rounds Tymoshenko. The people had given them a Soviet republics. Western countries must with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ of talks with the European Union over big vote of confidence after the Orange speak up. That doesn’t mean enacting sanc- Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, the creation of a free-trade zone. Now Revolution in 2004. But the authorities tions, but using other forms of influence. Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. (See those talks are ending. There were many didn’t use the opportunities they had. http://www.rferl.org/content/czech_repub- What are your plans now? such processes. I frequently held talks It’s upsetting that the Ukrainian people lic_ukraine_exiled_bohdan_danyly- with the European Commission over didn’t learn lessons from the period I’m not going to do anything against shyn/2291123.html.) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8 No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 13 UAYA celebrates 60 years in Yonkers, N.Y.

by Andrij Burchak and Roman G. Kozicky YONKERS, N.Y. – Anniversaries offer an opportunity to celebrate the past, as well as to mark the beginning of the future. The Yonkers, N.Y., branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) took the 60th anniversary of its founding as an opportunity to do both, as the organizing committee held a series of events throughout the calendar year to celebrate this significant milestone. The culminating event was held on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The day’s festivities started at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yonkers, where Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, eparch of Stamford, Conn., celebrated a hierarchical divine liturgy along with the Very Rev. Philip Weiner, pastor of St. Michael, and concelebrating clergy. Gathered at the front of the church were all UAYA members. During his sermon, Bishop Chomnycky reflected on the UAYA motto “God and Ukraine.” At the completion of the liturgy, with Andrij Burchak the church bells tolling joyously, Bishop The 60th anniversary group photo of members of the Ukrainian American Youth Association branch in Yonkers, N.Y., Chomnycky led the ceremony blessing taken on December 5, 2010. the official flags of the Yonkers branch of the UAYA, after which Mayor Philip nies, Roman G. Kozicky, also president Amicone of Yonker, addressed all in of the 60th anniversary committee, wel- attendance. He congratulated the Yonkers comed everyone and asked all to join UAYA on its 60th anniversary and stated: Stefan Szkafarowsky, a veteran performer “This youth organization and this with the Metropolitan Opera, in the sing- Ukrainian community are the best exam- ing of the national anthems of the United ples of how to educate our youth, and States and Ukraine. Bishop Emeritus should be held up for all our citizens to Basil Losten then congratulated the admire and imitate.” Yonkers UAYA and blessed the meal and From there, over 250 guests moved on all guests. to the Ukrainian Youth Center for a cele- After brunch, the youngest members of bratory brunch that began with an abbre- the Yonkers UAYA decorated the viated assembly. The master of ceremo- Christmas tree near the stage and sang a

Men’s finalists at the Yonkers UAYA Volleyball Tournament held on April 24, 2010. The sports event kicked off a series of events marking the branch’s 60th anniversary.

Ukrainian Christmas carol. The Prolisok actors all gathered on stage, forming a girls’ choir then took the stage and enter- living portrait of all the aspects, events tained the audience with a few more car- and achievements that make up the histo- ols. The choir performed under the baton ry of the Yonkers UAYA. of Andrij Stasiw, who also provided The event concluded with everyone in musical accompaniment throughout the the hall singing “V Horu Prapory” (Raise brunch. the Flags) the UAYA anthem. The brunch Mr. Kozicky then introduced Andriy was organized on behalf of the organizing Bihun, national president of the UAYA, committee by Slavka Perich with artistic who addressed the guests and congratu- assistance of counselors under the direc- lated the Yonkers branch. He commented tion of Maryka Kozicky and others, on the symbolism of the flags blessed including Olya Rudyk, with technical earlier, which manifested to all that “we assistance of Roman Ciuryk. The blessing of Yonkers UAYA branch flags inside St. Michael Ukrainian are SUMivtsi” but also reminded all Kick-off of jubilee Catholic Church on December 5, 2010. members that they are a part of much big- ger organization the Ukrainian Youth The anniversary year celebration was Association, or Spilka Ukrainskoyi kicked off with the Yonkers UAYA Molodi (SUM) – with a long and proud Volleyball Tournament held on April 24, history. He also reminded everyone in 2010. The event was organized by the attendance that in addition to these flags, Yonkers “druzhynnyky” (young adult the Yonkers UAYA branch also currently members) under the leadership of Sammy carries the “traveling flag” (perekhodovy Warycha. Ten adult teams and six youth prapor) as the best UAYA branch in the teams vied for trophies. Every player was country (as voted at the triennial national awarded a special commemorative 60th convention by all UAYA branches.) anniversary shirt. Andrij Burchak, president of the The second event, a “Kozak Yonkers UAYA, delivered the main Tournament,” also organized by the “dru- address, thanking the founders and zhynnyky,” was held on June 12, 2010. reviewing the long history and many Teams comprising four male or female achievements of the Yonkers organization “kozaks,” worked together to master vari- during its six decades of existence. ous tests of strength, speed and agility in The event concluded with a 20-minute order to finish as the “Top Kozaks.” Eight multimedia presentation. A movie teams entered the tournament, with Team screened in the hall presented 60 years of Warycha attaining the ultimate honor. the Yonkers branch. Members of “yunat- The celebrations continued during the stvo,” (UAYA members of 5-17), dressed annual Ukrainian Heritage Festival held in various characters, made their way on June 18-20, 2010, on the grounds of among the guests and re-enacted events The 60th Anniversary Committee of the Yonkers UAYA branch. shown on screen. At the conclusion, the (Continued on page 20) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

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Ukraine is making in transforming our Statements... economy and social fabric. To meet the high standards of trans-Atlantic democra- (Continued from page 4) cies is something which is very dear to us and an important factor which should be Ukrainians living with HIV/AIDS. And helping in our success. we’re launching a five-year, $20 million We have discussed, prior to this sign- program to strengthen Ukraine’s agricultur- ing event and opening the commission’s al sector and help build its potential as a session, some of the issues that are major contributor to global food security. extremely important for this strategic I’m pleased we’re making progress also partnership to develop for mutually suc- on another issue, human trafficking. Today, cessful progress. And we take – we will sign a bilateral Cooperation Plan on Ukrainian delegation, some of the mes- Combating Human Trafficking in Ukraine. The recent repatriation from Ukraine to the sages back home. And I believe that some United States of a trafficker accused of tak- of the messages we have tried to get ing more than $1 million in profits from the across here were carefully noted, and we women he exploited is just one way we are will continue this dialogue in all areas – working to end this tragic worldwide blight. in the economic (inaudible), in making So Ukraine is on a remarkable journey. this cooperation in the nonproliferation The United States wants to assist on that area more effective still, and in continu- journey. We want to make sure that the ous of the high-level political dialogue progress is tangible and the benefits real for between two countries, which is impor- the Ukrainian people. And I thank you very tant to understand that the logic and moti- much, Minister, for being part of the leader- vation of the events, and the programs ship that is heading in the right direction for that we have inside our country. Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The world is changing all the time, but we rely as a constant on your understand- FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER ing and your support in fulfilling our GRYSHCHENKO: Well, thank you, ambitious European agenda. We believe Madam Secretary. It’s a great honor to be that Ukraine is destined to be an integral here, to be in the State Department, at part for European Union and we think this very important occasion. that this strategic cooperation between Now, strategic partnership with the the U.S. and EU should be upheld for United States has become a very impor- (inaudible) in promoting our own goals. tant part of our foreign policy, and we do Today, we have an opportunity to contin- rely on this strategic partnership to help ue our work, to hear reports of our work- us guide the shape of our statehood ing groups. We have brought a very through the waters which are not easy important delegation to underline the that surrounds us in this global economic need to have these high-level exchanges situation that changes with every year. for the benefit of our both countries. I don’t want to repeat what you have Thank you so much, Madam Secretary, already underlined, the importance of the for your hospitality, for the frankness, but current agreements that we have – we are also the positive attitude that you have going to sign right now. We see a very expressed in discussing many of the important task before us in the future, important priorities that we place before that is, to make sure that the progress us. Thank you (inaudible).

It is with great sadness that we share the news that on Thursday, January 27, 2011, our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather

Jaroslaw Bobak departed into eternity in his 90th year In deep sorrow: daughter: Helena Milanytch with husband Rostislav son: Oleh with wife Natalia daughter: Larisa Hicks with husband Larry grandson: Marko Stawnyczyj with wife Melany great grandson: Roman Stawnyczyj granddaughters: Melanie Stawnyczyj Maya Milanytch Lisa Mykyta with husband Andrey Alexa Milanytch

and family in the USA and Ukraine

A Parastas was held on Monday, January 31, 2011, at Lytwyn & Lytwyn Funeral Home in Union, NJ. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, NJ. Burial was at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in S. Bound Brook, NJ.

Vichnaya pamiat’!

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took their own lives during the Great Family stories... Depression, when major unemployment within Schuylkill County took a heavy toll. (Continued from page 9) The Buryks arrive In those days, there were usually one My own grandfather Mike did not or two fellow countrymen who paved the come directly to Coal Country, but first way and served as guides on the long, settled with his family in Perth Amboy extended emigration trail. Minersville and later Carteret, which was a major cen- was no exception. A Ruthenian named tral New Jersey industrial hub. He arrived Michael Boruch arrived in Mahanoy City (about 30 miles east of Minersville) in alone on June 17, 1911, but was later 1893 at the age of 24. He probably came joined by his wife, Julia, and six-month- from the Carpathian village of Szklary in old daughter, Rozalia, in the fall of 1913. the Sanok district of Galicia. At one point or another at the beginning of His uncle, John Zinchak, was already the 20th century, probably half of the vil- established there as an important local lage of Siemuszowa came to Perth businessman and he took his nephew Amboy-Carteret to seek their fortunes. under his wing. Boruch soon married Unfortunately, Rozalia became seriously Ethel Zatkovich and in 1898 they moved ill shortly after arriving in Perth Amboy to Minersville and purchased the and died in November 1913. Klondike butcher shop on Sunbury Street Sometime in the early 1920s, my Buryk (the main road in Minersville). family (grandpa lost the “G” in his name Mike established a general store where Ukrainian Seminary Day in Primrose, Pa., July 25, 2010. along the way probably to make it easier almost anything could be bought. There for Americans to pronounce) left New was also a grain elevator. He became a Empire were actually part of the same According to Myron Kuropas, the author Jersey for Minersville. When my Dad was notary public and, most importantly for nation – Ukrainian. By the 1920s, the term of “The Ukrainian Americans,” an born in 1922, they lived in Jonestown, the growing number of Lemko immi- was applied to people from the western unskilled peasant could potentially earn which is a small neighborhood just up the grants to America, Boruch became a Carpathians all the way east to the steppes. $1.20 per day as a miner’s helper in the hill from Minersville. steamship agent servicing the major lines In the U.S. federal census of 1920 taken in mines for an eight to 10-hour day com- Not long after they moved to the vil- that sailed from northern Germany. These Carteret where my own grandparents were pared with a $ .12 for a 14-hour day as an lage of Forestville to a neighborhood included Cunard, North German Lloyd, living, they asked the census taker to write agricultural field hand back home. Also, known to the locals as “swampoodle.” Redstar and others. “Ukraina” under the word “Ruthenian” to the continued division of land from gener- This place was located just outside the The local Lemko miners would put designate both their ethnicity and their ation to generation became particularly mouth of the Woodside Tunnel of the money from each paycheck into an mother tongue. Several other families in difficult for family finances as the popula- Lytle Colliery. Nineteenth century Irish account with Boruch and over time there their tenement house did the same. tion in Galicia exploded. immigrants had given the place its name would be enough for a prepaid steamship In Minersville, some of the Lemkos Most men began as helpers, working (which in their slang meant “shanty- ticket to bring over another family mem- clung to the old ethnic identity and formed very long hours for a share of the miner’s town”), but in the early 20th century a ber to work in the mines. their own Greek-Catholic churches or daily wages based on how much coal the rapidly growing number of Slavic immi- When the newcomer arrived at Ellis became Orthodox. Others, like my own miner could extract. Some came alone and grants began to fill the place. Island, either Mike or his brother John grandparents, were part of St. Nicholas lived as boarders, often taking shifts sleep- Maybe it was Mike Charowsky, my would meet them at the arrivals terminal Parish with its Ukrainian orientation. Still ing in a bed shared with other miners. grandfather’s cousin from Siemuszowa, and escort them by train to Philadelphia, another group was absorbed into the Life in the mines was an extremely dan- who invited him to come and work in the where they would switch lines for a direct Roman Catholic Polish community. gerous undertaking and many young mines and live nearby where he and his train to Minersville. When the immigrant The Roman Catholic Poles and the Ukrainian men lost their lives underground wife, Maria Dzialik (both born in arrived in Minersville, the Boruch general Greek-Catholic Lemkos had lived in close in accidents, or received serious debilitat- Siemuszowa), had settled shortly after store would outfit them for their new job, proximity in the Sanok region for hun- ing injuries. Some died much later from their marriage in Perth Amboy in 1914. open a bank account and provide them dreds of years and easily understood each the infamous “black lung” disease. Others No one knows for sure. with a credit book so that they could pur- other’s languages and customs. In fact, chase food and other supplies. In this way, there was intermarriage between these Boruch played a critical role in the lives of Poles and the Ukrainian Greek-Catholics the Lemko immigrants in Minersville. in the Sanok region as well as in the He was also instrumental in the founda- Minersville area. tion of the first Greek-Catholic church in The “blended” family town, St. George’s, high up on Spruce Street overlooking the railroad station. My own family later became a blend of Over time, St. George’s split into several Polish and Ukrainian roots when my parishes, including the present-day St. grandmother Julia remarried in 1926 after Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and the tragic death of my grandfather Mike in St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, December 1924. Stanley Marchowsky both located on North Front Street, and Ss. (Maciejoski), a Forestville neighbor, co- Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church worker and friend of my grandfather, had on South Fourth Street. actually emigrated to Minersville some- Boruch became an important figure in time in the early 1900s from the village of the rapidly growing Lemko community, as Markowce, which is south of Sanok. The well as an important businessman in village was ethnically diverse, with both Minersville. During repeated coal miners Polish and Ukrainian families. strikes in the early 1900s, he would allow As my Dad would say, after the death his patrons to buy goods “on the book” of his father, his family became a rich (i.e., for credit) so they and their families borsch mixed with the ingredients of could continue to survive while out of “yours, mine and ours.” It was the custom work. This enabled the miners to win in Lemkivschyna that boys born into some strikes vs. the mine owners, but mixed marriages of Poles and Ukrainians sometimes Mike was not repaid once they would follow the father’s religion and The Ukrainian Institute of America returned to work and began patronizing girls the mother’s. However, in our family other stores for their essential supplies in all the children born of my Baba’s first p r e s e n t s Minersville. marriage to Mike Gburyk always followed Ukrainian ways, and this included my Dad RADIO BANDURISTAN INTERNATIONAL Who were these people? and his brothers and sister. His half broth- The complexity of the Lemko immi- ers and sister who were born later fol- “Real Music from the Notional Radio” grants’ ethnic and religious identity in the lowed the usual Lemko custom. Old Country was reflected in their spiritu- Friday, February 25, 2011 at 7:30 pm al and cultural development in the New Their lives in Coal Country World. When the Lemkos arrived in The mass emigration to America from A Friday Cabaret Variety Show at the Institute America from Galicia at the turn of the Lemkivschyna began seriously in the late Featuring host Alex Motyl 20th century, they were identified in offi- 1870s. Ruthenian males came to work in with Julian Kytasty cial records by the official Austro- the anthracite coal mining counties of Hungarian term Ruthenian (actually, a Northumberland, Columbia, Luzerne, The song and dance ensemble of Radio Banduristan Latin name for the people of this region). Lackawanna, Carbon and Schuylkill in the Hrim (Unplugged) with cellist Olenka Doliak Most were Greek-Catholic. Many called northeast of Pennsylvania. Minersville is Special guest artists and other surprises themselves Rusyny or simply “our peo- in Schuylkill County. ple” back home. The mine owners were actively recruit- Admission $15 - includes reception The idea gradually took hold that ing Eastern Europeans in an effort to break The Ukrainian Institute Ruthenians from Galicia and their brothers the growing union labor movement among 2 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 and sisters under the tsar in the Russian the local Welsh and Irish miners. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

employees of the Ukrainian Institute of “such measures were taken against half of ation between Ukraine and Poland in the NEWSBRIEFS National Remembrance is 70. This figure Russian organizations in Ukraine, then energy sector. “In particular, we analyzed is slightly less than the previously planned they all would be closed.” However, he the implementation of the Euro-Asian Oil (Continued from page 14) number of staff at the institute (105 added that he is not a supporter of calls for Transportation Corridor and the construc- employees), but its reduction is less than in retaliatory actions against the Russian tion of the Odesa-Brody-Plock-Gdansk oil Synod called to elect a successor to Major other executive agencies. We want to note organizations in Ukraine. Ukrainian pipeline,” Mr. Yanukovych said. Among Archbishop and Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, that in 2006 the institute had 12 employees Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn other tasks that Kyiv and Warsaw identi- who has resigned as primate of the in 2007 – 19, in 2008 – 41, in 2009 – 49, in Gryshchenko had discussed issues of fied for the near future are: further devel- Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church 2010 – 44 employees. This year, the budget humanitarian cooperation at a meeting with opment of interregional cooperation, (UGCC), citing ill health. The more than funding has been assigned for 43 employ- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reconstruction of existing and the opening 45 members of the Synod of Bishops of the ees, which means that there have been during an international security conference of new checkpoints on the Ukrainian- Ukrainian Catholic Church represent not Polish border, and the introduction of a only the Church in Ukraine, but also local more jobs than employees, and are still in Munich on February 5. Mr. common border and customs control. Churches in North and South America, vacancies,” the department of information Gryshchenko said that the existence of Australia, as well as in Western and and public relations of the Cabinet’s office organizations of Ukrainians in Russia at Polish President Komorowski, whose Eastern Europe. Archbishop Ihor reported on February 12. (Interfax- the federal level was a prerequisite for the country will assume the chairmanship of Vozniak, who has been appointed admin- Ukraine) realization of the rights of ethnic the European Union in the second half of Ukrainians. Mr. Lavrov, in turn, said that this year, pledged Polish support for the istrator of the Church, is charged with the Tarasyuk on Ukrainians in Russia responsibility to convene a Synod to elect he was ready to facilitate the activities of Euro-Atlantic aspirations of Ukraine. a new leader. In a news release, Bishop KYIV – The chairman of the parliamen- such organizations on Russian territory. Speaking of the upcoming Economic Stasiuk said: “Patriarch Lubomyr was the tary Committee on European Integration, (Ukrinform) Forum “Ukraine-Poland,” he said that effective cooperation in the economic area right man for the job at a very critical Borys Tarasyuk, said he is concerned about Ukraine, Poland confirm partnership time for the Church. The Church in Ukrainian organizations in Russia. He is also key to successful development of Ukraine had just come out of the under- promised to draw up parliamentary inqui- KYIV – “I am convinced there is no Ukrainian-Polish relations. (Ukrinform) ground about 10 years before then. He ries to Ukrainian ministries and agencies alternative to the strategic partnership Ukraine, Armenia to cooperate led the Church through the critical regarding the Ukrainian government’s between Ukraine and Poland,” Ukrainian rebuilding era. As Canon Law requires, actions to protect the rights of Ukrainians President Viktor Yanukovych said at a KYIV – During an official visit to he moved the seat of government of our in Russia, an Ukrinform correspondent in press conference with his Polish counter- Armenia, Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Church from Lviv to Kyiv. He was com- Moscow reported on February 7. Mr. part Bronislaw Komorowski in Warsaw on Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko dis- monly referred to as the most trusted Tarasyuk announced this at a meeting with February 3. Mr. Yanukovych, who arrived cussed with his Armenian counterpart, moral authority in Ukraine today. His representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora at in Poland on his first state visit as president Edward Nalbandian, a wide spectrum of ecumenical skills were outstanding. He the Cultural Center of Ukraine in Moscow. of Ukraine, stressed the “sincere partner- issues of bipartite cooperation, as well as spoke with authority regarding the rela- “If the Russian and Ukrainian authorities ship and constructive nature of the bilateral urgent issues on the international agenda. tionship of Church and state.” (Ukrainian declare that the relations between our talks.” Underlining that the two sides dis- The two parties noted their shared intention Catholic Eparchy of Australia) countries have never been so close, then cussed “the whole spectrum of bilateral to substantially intensify cooperation in all Remembrance Institute to continue work what are you doing for the representatives relations,” the Ukrainian president high- spheres, the press service of Ukraine’s of this nation in Russia?” the former for- lighted the role of Poland in supporting Foreign Affairs Ministry reported on KYIV – The Ukrainian Cabinet of eign affairs minister said regarding the Ukraine’s European integration bids. February 11. As a result of talks between Ministers has said that the scholarly activi- Russian authorities’ disbanding of the According to Mr. Yanukovych, the road Messrs. Gryshchenko and Nalbandian, a ties of the Ukrainian Institute of National National and Cultural Autonomy of map of bilateral cooperation for 2011-2012 Program of Ukraine-Armenia Cooperation Remembrance will not be stopped. Ukrainians in Russia, an appeal lodged signed in Warsaw sets out the key priorities for 2011-2012 was signed, along with a “Administrative reform should improve the against the Union of Ukrainians in Russia for cooperation in this process, as well as Memorandum on Mutual Understanding efficiency of the government system. One and searches conducted at the Library of the priorities for cooperation in the energy and Cooperation between the Diplomatic of its major tasks is to optimize the number Ukrainian Literature. Mr. Tarasyuk voiced sector, humanitarian affairs and prepara- Academy of Ukraine under the Foreign of state agencies and institutions. his disagreement with the charges brought tions for the Euro 2012 soccer champion- Affairs Ministry and the Diplomatic According to the decision of the govern- against Ukrainian organizations regarding ships. He noted that particular attention School of the Armenian Foreign Ministry. ment, the ceiling for the number of their political activities. He stated that, if during the negotiations was paid to cooper- (Ukrinform) No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 19

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Ansonians keep traditions alive Parma parish erects ice cross

Msgr. John M. Terlecky (left), greeted and extended his thanks to volunteers who organized, prepared and served the food for “Schedryi Vechir” (from left): Mary Ellen Koalchic, Linda Michel, Karen Michel Wilson, Marilyn Michel, the Rev. Stepan Yanovski and Alan Vislon.

ANSONIA, Conn. – Christmas tradi- poems and few New Year’s wishes. tions were kept alive during the Msgr. John M. Terlecky, pastor, and The ice cross in front of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Parma, Christmas season at Ss. Peter and Paul the Rev. Stepan Yanovski, parochial Ohio, and the men who constructed it (from left): to right: David Woznak, Steven Ukrainian Catholic Church here in vicar, open the festivities with prayer and Dobronos, Mike Dobronos, Michael Nakonachny, Hans M. Harasimchuk and Ansonia, Conn. they blessed the traditional meal of over Hans Harasimchuk. Despite inclement weather that 12 meatless courses and more than 20 brought up to three feet of snow, frozen different desserts. PARMA, Ohio – For over 20 years, the at over 10 feet tall. rain and icy roads, all over the Ansonia After the supper, Susan Stuban Monks tradition of making a cross out of ice to The clergy and faithful of the cathedral Valley, over 75 brave parishioners attend- introduced the young performers from the celebrate the Holy Day of Theophany has blessed the cross following the ed the parish’s annual “Schedryi Vechir” parish and explained the Ukrainian been a part of the landscape on State Theophany divine liturgy on Wednesday, celebration on January 9. Christmas traditions. Road in the heart of Ukrainian Village in January 19. Pictures of the process of The program included prayers, greet- The Christmas concert was organized Parma, Ohio. construction of the cross can be viewed ings, blessings, carols, folk dancing from under the artistic direction of Miroslaw The cross – 900 pounds of ice – was on the parish website at http://www.stv- many regions of Ukraine, Christmas Kalmyk. constructed by six men of St. Vladimir ladimirs.org by clicking on the photo gal- Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and stands lery.

Members of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir sing Ukrainian and English carols during the celebration of “Schedryi Vechir.”

Warners parish center’s roof collapses SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – The It is fortunate the collapse did not hap- roof of the parish center at St. Luke pen over the weekend when the hall Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Warners, would have been full of parishioners for a N.Y., caved in on February 14. Peter Valentine’s Day dance, he said. Tymchenko, parish board vice-president, The Consistory of the Ukrainian said damage to the building is extensive. Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. has Mr. Tymchenko arrived at the church established a special fund in order to at about 1 p.m. in advance of work crews assist the parish in covering the expenses who would have cleared the snow from that will not be covered by its insurance the roof. He was inside the building when policy. Donations may be sent to: St. he saw chunks of insulation falling from Luke’s Fund, Ukrainian Orthodox the ceiling, and he then heard creaking Church of the U.S.A., P.O. Box 495, and a loud crash. South Bound Brook, NJ 08880.

Wherever you are, The Ukrainian Weekly can be there with you Check out The Ukrainian Weekly online at www.ukrweekly.com 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8 HURI now accepting applications for 2011-2012 post-doctoral fellowships

by Peter T. Woloschuk in Ukrainian studies. In speaking of the fellowship program, CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard HURI Executive Director Tymish Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) is Holowinsky said, “These fellowship pro- now seeking applications from post-doc- grams have proven to be extremely valu- toral scholars for the Eugene and Daymel able to scholars, because, through them, Shklar Research Fellowships in scholars can conduct concentrated Ukrainian Studies and the Jaroslaw and research on a topic of their choice. This Nadia Mihaychuk Post-Doctoral has resulted in new work in the field of Research Fellowships in Ukrainian Studies for academic year 2011-2012. Ukrainian studies and has proven to be a Applications must be filed postmarked by significant factor in advancing the schol- Friday, March 11. ars’ own careers.” Those individuals who have received The average tenure for a fellow has their Ph.D. or its academic equivalent been four months or one academic (e.g., “kandydat nauk”) within the past semester, and recipients of both fellow- eight to 10 years are especially encour- ships will receive a stipend of $3,300 per Andrij Burchak aged to apply. month to cover the cost of housing, UAYA members who presented a “living tribute” program marking the Yonkers Applicants must show a commitment health insurance and other living expens- branch’s six decades of activity. to Ukrainian studies and present an out- es. In addition to the stipend, the awards line of on a focused research project that also cover the cost of direct round-trip from their profits made during the 25 they intend to pursue while on fellowship travel to Harvard University. Ukrainian American... years of the Ukrainian Heritage Festival. at HURI in the fields of Ukrainian histo- Further information on the fellowships (Continued from page 13) The mosaic became a reality when ry, literature, philology, culture or other and the application process is available coupled with Sviatoslav Makarenko of related areas of study in the humanities online at http://www.huri.harvard.edu/ St. Michael Church where the 25th anni- Makarenko studios and his family’s offer and social sciences. fellowsh_ukrstudies.html or from Tamara versary of the festival itself was celebrat- to donate their creative design as well as In addition to carrying out their own H. Nary, Programs Administrator, ed as well. The Yonkers UAYA is the all their labor in preparing and installing research, recipients are expected to par- Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard founder and, together with the parish of the artwork in loving memory of their ticipate in the scholarly life of Harvard University, 34 Kirkland St., Cambridge, St. Michael, co-sponsor of the three-day deceased wife and mother (a Yonkers University and HURI, and to offer a for- MA 02138; telephone, 617-495-3549; festival – one of the largest in America. UAYA counselors), Oksana Makarenko. mal presentation based on their original fax, 617-495-8097; e-mail, [email protected] One of the more extraordinary ways of In attendance at the blessing were research as part of the Institute’s seminars vard.edu. celebrating the 60th anniversary was an Bishop Chomnycky, Mayor Amicone, aerial advertisement flown on Saturday, and other city officials and dignitaries, as August 28, 2010, during the annual well as parishioners. “Ukrainian Week” along the shoreline of The organizing committee for the 60th To All members of UNA Br. 360 Wildwood Crest, N.J. The banner flew Anniversary was headed by of Roman G. over swimmers and sunbathers enjoying Kozicky; members were: Andrij Burchak, The annual meeting of UNA Branch 360 the last days of summer read “Happy Andrea Bybel, Andrij and Darka 60th Birthday CYM! – Yonkers.” will be held Horbachevsky, Lesia Kozicky, Orest On Saturday, October 23, 2010, UAYA Kozicky, Slavka Perich and Adriana on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Yonkers organized a Family Day barbe- Odomirok. The SUMA (Yonkers) Federal cue. More than 200 members took part in Credit Union was the exclusive financial at 79 Southridge Dr., West Seneca, NY 14224. relay races, tugs-of-war, egg tosses, soc- sponsor of all the activities held through- cer matches, gorilla volleyball and other out the year. games. The organizers, Darka All members are asked to attend. Since the establishment of the Yonkers Horbachevsky and Lesia Kozicky, pre- branch of UAYA on September 10, 1950, pared a fun and varied series of events Judie Hawryluk, Secretary three generations of youths have been and arranged with Dariusz Dzvonchyk, manager of the Ukrainian Youth Center, brought up in the organization. The orga- for all the food and beverages that were nization’s goal has always been to edu- served. The Family Day came to a close cate youths so that they become patriotic TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 175 just as the sun was setting, with everyone Ukrainians and Americans who continue gathered around a roaring campfire sing- to carry on the many beautiful Ukrainian As of February 1, 2011 the secretary’s duties of Branch 175 ing camping songs and roasting marsh- traditions as well as maintain and defend Ukraine’s heritage. Whether it was tak- were assumed by Mrs. Alexandra Florchuk. mallows. On Saturday, November 20, 2010, ing part in weekly meetings, Ukrainian We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence members of the Yonkers UAYA attended dance, sports, theater, orchestras and regarding membership and insurance to the address listed below: the unveiling and blessing of a new choirs or summer camps, trips, demon- mosaic installed above the main entrance strations, festivals and fund-raisers, each Mrs. Alexandra Florchuk of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic and every one of its members played an 25041 Joanne Smith Dr. Church. The project of the mosaic of essential part in the many achievements Jesus Christ was initiated by way of a of the Yonkers UAYA over the past 60 Warren, MI 48091 $40,000 donation by the Yonkers UAYA years. (586) 757-4870

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HURI roundtable... (Continued from page 1) gal because he was never a citizen of Ukraine; and the October 1 Constitutional Court declaration that the constitutional amendments enacted in 2004 were, in fact, unconstitutional, thus causing a reversion to the earlier version of the doc- ument with its mandate for a presidential republic. Prof. Colton then looked at changes in the electoral, legislative and judicial are- nas, as well as the regime’s policy toward the media. He pointed out that right from Vsevolod Petriv the start the government manipulated the Prof. Oxana Shevel Prof. Timothy Colton Dr. Tammy Lynch electoral rules and launched judicial attacks on the opposition, particularly Lynch stressed. Prof. Shevel concluded the formal pre- the Famine of 1932-1933 a Holodomor Yulia Tymoshenko and the Yulia “As a result of President Yanukovych’s sentation by looking at the cultural impact has not yet been repealed. The proposed Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB). To some moves in the past 12 months, there is no of President Yanukovych’s first year as law making Russian a second official lan- extent, these tactics echoed the Russian political pluralism in Ukraine and there is well its overall impact on civil society. guage has also been quietly shelved, model employed by President Vladimir only a shadow of the opposition that exist- She started by saying that the situation although the issue will probably resurface Putin and Dmitri Mevedev. ed in the past six years. In fact, there is was not completely bleak and that some before the next election for the Rada. The The formation of the ruling coalition less of an opposition than has existed at positive things had actually been accom- law eliminating the need to dub all west- and the revision of the Constitution, as any time since 2001. Ukraine’s politicians plished. ern films in Ukrainian has had no real well as the take-over of the judiciary, have managed to win a ‘revolution’ and end up On the negative side she cited the basically destroyed any form of checks impact, she pointed out, because it man- worse politically than when they began.” reversal of one of the cultural corner- dates that these films have to be dubbed in and balances that might have existed Dr. Lynch said that Ukraine’s journal- stones of the new Ukraine, the within the Ukrainian government. There is Ukraine. ists, media outlets, non-profits, activists, Holodomor, as well as the attacks on the “So far Western studios have refused to no longer any government body that has and opposition politicians have spent the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists pay for the dubbing of films in Russian in the will or the ability to stand up to the first year of President Yanukovych’s reign (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army Ukraine because they also have to pay for president or his administration, Prof. under siege. Seven close allies of former (UPA). She discussed the reasons for the Calton noted. Prime Minister Tymoshenko have been Donetsk court’s decision about honoring similar dubbing in Russia, she pointed out. “As a result, to date, every Western Corrupt judiciary charged with various offenses related to Bandera and said that at least 20 other their work in her government. Two charg- award recipients were Soviet heroes who studio has opted to have its films dubbed The most alarming impact has been in es have been brought against her, and she also were not Ukrainian citizens and said in Ukrainian in Ukraine.” the area of the judiciary. Ukraine has one has been banned from traveling outside that it would be instructive to see if their “Recently Education Minister of the most corrupt judiciary systems in Kyiv. Property and funds have been awards were revoked as well. [Dmytro] Tabachnyk mandated the use of the world. The president and his adminis- seized and former Internal Affairs literature in Russian to be taught in Opposition still exists tration have made strategic appointments Minister Yurii Lutsenko is even being Russian classes in Ukraine,” she added, to the various courts which have allowed investigated for involvement in the poi- She emphasized the fact that there is “but most people overlook the fact that them to gain full control of the system. soning of Viktor Yushchenko. still enough opposition so that the govern- the literature introduced had to be written The electorate, the opposition, business- Journalists have been attacked and at ment cannot easily pursue its full agenda. by Ukrainians.” men and foreigners have no hope of true least two have been murdered. At the There has been no de-ethnicizing of independent justice from the system. same time the government is attempting Ukrainian history and the law declaring (Continued on page 22) Prof. Colton spent some time analyz- to remove the broadcast licenses of the ing the differences and similarities country’s most independent television net- between Ukraine and Russia, emphasiz- works. ing that the differences make it more dif- Dr. Lynch then analyzed the new oppo- ficult for the Ukrainian authoritarians sitional grouping led by Arseniy who are now in power to take over com- Yatsenyuk, Sergey Tigipko, Petro pletely. He also stated that Russia has not Poroshenko, Anatoliy Grytsenko and oth- been much of an ally and has kept gas ers not in the Party of Regions whom prices exorbitantly high even in the face President Yanukovych has not attacked of the Kharkiv concessions. He empha- and has even cited as proof that he doesn’t sized that these differences, however, do have problems with opposition per se but not make it any easier for the democratic is simply attempting to root out corruption opposition in Ukraine to stage a come- among government officials and former back. officials. “Unfortunately, the group is President Yanukovych does not have a sanctioned by the government and actual- KGB background nor does he have a uni- ly receives funds from oligarchs close to fied security establishment that he can the president,” she said. rely on unconditionally, Prof. Colton Lynch then pointed out that there was pointed out. He has to deal with regional little reaction to President Yanukovych’s polarization and a state that is basically moves either in Western Europe or the bankrupt. He may personally be impacted United States and blamed this on by Russian nationalism and the desire for “Ukraine fatigue.” In many ways, greatness and the empire complex of atti- Ukraine’s opposition politicians and activ- tudes, but he has to contend with ists have themselves to blame for this cur- Ukrainian nationalism and its separatist rent situation,” she said. “Opportunity drive. He also knows that being president after opportunity was squandered to make is more desirable than being Russia’s real changes.” satrap. Finally, although the opposition is “Although there is plenty of blame to enfeebled and fissured, it still has the go around,” Dr. Lynch stressed, “a good potential of regaining momentum and deal of it must be laid at the door of for- this makes Mr. Yanukovych’s overall mer President Viktor Yushchenko who control somewhat precarious. was no revolutionary and even today Prof. Colton concluded by stating that seems perfectly content with how things the leaders of the Orange Revolution were are going. clearly to blame for the current state of affairs in Ukraine. They were given a West’s unease with change mandate for change and accomplished vir- And there is also the Western commu- tually nothing. nity with its basic unease with change No political pluralism which ultimately led it to counsel against measures that might have ushered in real Dr. Lynch began her presentation by change but at the temporary expense of saying that the events of the past year stability.” were very depressing to those people “What would have happened had crim- who had witnessed the events of 2004- inals actually been prosecuted in 2005,” 2005. “Ukraine today is not the same she asked? “What if constitutional change country that it was in early 2010 and it had been done correctly? Who knows? certainly isn’t the same country that it But I’m betting that there wouldn’t be a was in the first months of 2005,” Dr. Yanukovych in power today.” 61A 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

been imagined after Yanukovych’s elec- “Coming from this tradition, HURI roundtable... tion a year ago. Yanukovych does not see Russia as a One expert pointed to the total destruc- threat, while he firmly believes that BOOK NOTE: Syracuse’s (Continued from page 21) tion of the major governmental institu- Western agents were responsible for his tions that could have acted as counter- loss in 2004 and that the west is hostile to Taras Shevchenko Support for extremist groups weights to presidential power and empha- him,” a scholar said. “However, his oli- She concluded by examining the gov- sized the fact that, even if the opposition garchs need access to Western markets ernment attempt to polarize society by were to regain the Rada, it would mean and his people need work and the ability supporting extremist groups. “They are little because, in the reconstitution of gov- to travel without visas so that he will ulti- afraid of Tymoshenko and the old reform- ernment on the basis of the old mately reach some sort of accommodation ers, so they are doing everything that they Constitution, the Rada has lost all of its with the European Union. He also needs a can to eliminate them, she said. real authority and the same was true of counter-balance to all of the Russian “Clandestinely, they are giving support to the courts and the legal system. He also attempts to take over business in Ukraine.” the extreme nationalist [Oleh] Tianybok pointed out that, in spite of statements to “Yanukovych and his oligarchic sup- and his Svoboda Party, hoping to face it the contrary, there were real differences porters want to maximize their current in the next election, knowing that it is between Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. opportunities. They want money and unelectable.” Yanukovych. power, and they do not believe in limits. In the discussion that followed the for- “Tymoshenko is a populist,” he pointed They want it all. They have no real con- mal presentations the panelists made it out, “and public opinion matters to her. ception of what is good for the nation and clear that the strategy for the next election She also comes from Dnipropetrovsk, and they will continue their grab for power was to make it impossible for the bulk of the attitudes and political culture there are and resources until they are stopped. As a the electorate to support anyone but the completely different than in Donetsk. result, Ukraine today is a country that does “Battle On and Win Your Battle! – Commemorative Book of the Taras candidates of the Party of Regions Yanukovych believes in command from not have the rule of law, its judiciary is co- Shevchenko Monument Unveiling in because they would be seen as the cen- the top, and he isn’t really interested in opted, and even the openings to the Syracuse,” compiled and edited by trists. what the electorate thinks. He is a throw- Moscow patriarch are nothing but destabi- Nicholas Duplak. Clifton, N.J.: They also pointed out that Mr. back to the old Soviet nomenklatura.” lizing and nation-deconstructing,” a par- Computoprint, 2010, hardcover, 225 Yanukovych and his government had no Another expert stressed the fact that ticipant emphasized. “Unfortunately, the pp. $25 (shipping included). consistent plan of government and no for- claims had been made that Mr. Orange leaders were not true reformers; eign policy. It is clear that the Russians Yanukovych had learned from the Orange they talked a good game but they did noth- The Ukrainian community of expected more from them than they have Revolution and would not make the same ing. Even Yushchenko had more of a Syracuse, N.Y., has published a com- given so far and the Russian moves to mistakes again. He stressed that this was Soviet background than he’d care to admit memorative book that marks the fifth close Ukrainian institutions in the Russian true, but emphasized that Mr. and he was very friendly with President anniversary of the monument to Federation, their determination to develop Yanukovych had simply learned how to Kuchma.” Ukrainian artist and poet Taras oil and gas pipelines to Western Europe outmaneuver the opposition. “Unfortunately all of today’s major Shevchenko. The statue, created by that will circumvent Ukraine as well as opposition leaders got their start under the local sculptor Dexter Benedict with their refusal to consider lowering the base “One large Donetsk” last days of Soviet rule and most of them architectural consulting by Wolodymyr price on gas for price negotiations all sig- began their rise to power under President Butenko, was erected in October 2005 nal this. “Yanukovych wants to turn all of Ukraine into one large Donetsk,” another Kuchma,” the participant added. “They on Wilbur Avenue, across from St. John Worse than the worst scenario participant said, “Donetsk is one of the are all compromised, divided, discredited the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. few places in the former Soviet Union and unelectable. It remains to be seen The bilingual book chronicles the The meeting of the Ukraine Study history of the Ukrainian community of where the government actually succeeded when and if a new opposition leader, a Group the next day drew scholars from Syracuse, with snapshots from its early in creating a homo Sovieticus. The people fresh face, will emerge.” Harvard, as well as guests from the years to the present, and how the com- of Dontesk have no national conscious- nation’s capital. It began with one of the West shies away munity has honored Shevchenko’s lega- ness, no sense of history or tradition. scholars making the statement that cy through concerts, children’s pro- “As a result of all this, there is a ten- today’s situation in Ukraine was far They see themselves simply as part of a grams and literary evenings. Also dency in the West to shy away from worse than the worst scenario that had population rather than a nation.” included in the book are statements Ukraine and Ukrainian opposition lead- from local officials on the occasion of ers, and to seriously consider letting the installation ceremony of the Russia have the lead in the region and Shevchenko monument. deal with them,” a scholar concluded. Readers may obtain copies of this “Unfortunately, the Orange Revolution book from the Ukrainian Federal Credit failed to quantitatively change anything. Union, Attn: Olga Podolak, c/o Perhaps it would have been better not to Shevchenko Memorial Committee, 211 have had an Orange Revolution at all, Tompkins St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13204. than one that failed as badly as it did.”

University of Toronto, announce the spring session of the series “Between a Rock and PREVIEW OF EVENTS Hard Place: Ukrainian Cinema Since (Continued from page 24) Independence.” The March sessions feature “Assholes. Arabesques” (2010, with English formers. There will be organized fun and subtitles), on Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m., games after the “Circus” tale. Food will also at Innis Town Hall, Innis College, be available. Come join the fun at the St. University of Toronto, 2 Sussex Ave. George School Auditorium (between Sixth Ukrainian filmmakers banded together to and Seventh streets) beginning at 2:15 p.m. make, from nothing, feature shorts that are Admission: adults, $10; children under 12, $5. completely independent, with a vision of For more information call Adriana, 646-306- reality that will take your breath away. The 1379. masterpiece of Ukrainian poetic cinema “White Bird with a Black Mark” (1970) will CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of be screened on Friday, March 4, at 6 p.m., Modern Art invites its members and mem- in Room 208, North Building, Munk School bers of the community at large to a presenta- of Global Affairs, 1 Devonshire Place. The tion of four books on Ukrainian liturgical film will be screened in a restored and digi- songs and Christmas carols edited by Dr. tally re-mastered edition with English subti- Vasil Truchly. The presentation, titled tles for the first time in Canada since it was “Language – Gift of God,” will be followed made in 1970. Screenings are sponsored by by a choral concert of these songs and little- CERES, the Jacyk Program, the Canadian performed Christmas carols. The choir will Foundation for Ukrainian Studies, and the perform the songs in Ukrainian, underscor- Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia ing the literary nature of these traditional University. The screenings are free and open Ukrainian songs. The concert will conclude to the public (register at http://www.utoron- with a champagne reception. Please join us to.ca/ceres/). For more information, check at this music event at 1 p.m. at the Ukrainian the website or call Svitlana Frunchak, 416- Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago 946-8113. Ave. Admission $15. For additional informa- tion call 773-227-5522 or e-mail andriy@ Sunday, March 6 uima-chicago.org. The event is sponsored by WARREN, Mich.: The Detroit Regional the Selfreliance Foundation of Selfreliance Council of the Ukrainian National Women’s Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union. League of America is celebrating its 75th Thursday-Friday, March 3-4 anniversary with a luncheon and program beginning at 2 p.m. at the Ukrainian TORONTO: The Center for European, Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road. Tickets Russian and Eurasian Studies (CERES) and are $25 and sponsorships (which include a the Petro Jacyk Program for the Study of ticket) start at $50. For tickets call Daria Ukraine at Munk School of Global Affairs, Zawadiwskyj, 248-656-0306. No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 23

OUT AND ABOUT

February 24 Presentation, “Imagining Mazeppa: From Byron to February 27 Pork and kapusta family dinner, St. Vladimir Ukrainian New York Broadway to Hollywood,” Columbia University, Scranton, PA Greek-Catholic Church center, 570-346-2414 [email protected] February 27 Children’s circus masquerade, Plast Ukrainian Scouting February 25 Lesia Ukrainka poetry reading competition, Embassy of New York Organization – New York branch, St. George School Ottawa Ukraine, 613-230-2961 ext. 105 or www.ukremb.ca/eng auditorium, 646-306-1379

February 25 Concert, “Real Music from the Notional Radio,” featuring February 27 Book presentation by Vasyl Turchly, “Language – Gift of New York music of Radio Banduristan International, Ukrainian Chicago God,” Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 or Institute of America, 212-288-8660 [email protected] February 26 Film screening, “Folk!” by Roxy Toporowych, Revue Toronto Cinema, [email protected] February 28 Lecture by Jessica Allina Pisano, “Stalinism and the Cambridge, MA Tyranny of the Houshold Cow in Post-war Transcarpathia: February 26 Presentation by Marta Farion and Tetiana Yaroshenko, Exploring Critical Alternatives to Concepts in Social New York “Access to Global Academic and Research Information: Research,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 The Kyiv to Ukraine’s Development and Competitiveness, Issues, Problems and Solutions,” Shevchenko Scientific March 2 Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love,” featuring soprano Society, 212-254-5130 through April 8 Stefania Dovhan, New York City Opera, Lincoln Center, New York 212-870-6582 or www.nycopera.com February 26 Performance by the Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Carnegie, PA Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, 412-527-5359 or March 3 Dinner meeting, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ottawa www.kyivdance.net Ottawa Branch, Ukrainian Community Center, [email protected] February 26 Debutante ball, featuring music by Hrim and Vorony, Parsippany, NJ Ukrainian American Youth Association, Sheraton Hotel, March 3-4 Film screenings, “Between a Rock and Hard Place: http://cym.org/us/archives/Deb2011/2011Deb.asp Toronto Ukrainian Cinema Since Independence,” University of February 26 Varenyky dinner, Knights of Columbus and the Ukrainian Toronto, 416-946-8113 or www.utoronto.ca/ceres Ottawa Catholic Women’s League – Ottawa Branch, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine hall, 613-830-7787 March 4 Film screening, “Folk!” by Roxy Toporowych, University Edmonton, AB of Alberta, 780-479-2813 or [email protected] February 27 Film screening, “Ukrainians in Quebec 1891-1945” by Montreal Yurij Luhovy, St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, March 4 Concert with music by Ephyra, The Abbey, 514-259-7162 or www.yluhovy.com Chicago www.ticketfly.com/event/26889

February 27 CD release recital by pianist Anna Shelest, March 4 Wild West Ukie Fest bonfire, West Eagle Feather Road New York Ukrainian Institute of America, 646-450-3879 or Phoenix, AZ cul de sac, [email protected] [email protected] February 27 Concert, “A Ukrainian Montage,” featuring the Ukrainian Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Ft. Lauderdale, FL Dancers of Miami, Broward Center for the advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Performing Arts, 954-462-0222 or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors www.browardcenter.org/ukrainian and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011 No. 8

PREVIEW OF EVENTS Thursday, February 24 2010/2011 Fulbright Scholar. The subject of their lectures will be “Access to Global NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Studies Academic and Research Information: The Program at the Harriman Institute, Key to Ukraine’s Development and Columbia University invites you to Competitiveness, Issues, Problems and “Imagining Mazeppa: From Byron to Solutions.” The program will take place at the Broadway to Hollywood.” Presenting will society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between be Alexander Motyl, Catharine Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For addition- Nepomnyashchy, Vasyl Lopukh and Vasyl al information call 212-254-5130. Makhno. This multimedia event is free and open to the public. It will take place on at 7 Sunday, February 27 p.m. in Room 1219, International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th St. For more infor- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: The mation write to Mark Andryczyk, Ukrainian Dancers of Miami Inc., in their [email protected]. 61st season, present a whirlwind afternoon of Ukrainian folk dance, song and art, in Friday, February 25 their 19th annual “A Ukrainian Montage” NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of concert, featuring the Ukrainian Dancers of America, New York Bandura Ensemble and Miami and Trio Maksymowich. The concert the Center for Traditional Music and Dance begins at 2 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at present Radio Banduristan International. the Broward Center for the Performing The Radio Banduristan Show returns to the Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave. Admission is $20. institute with host Alex Motyl, Julian Tickets are available at the Broward Center Kytasty and the Song and Dance Ensemble Box Office. To charge tickets by phone of Radio Banduristan, and a provocative call 954-462-0222; to purchase via the line-up of guest stars in an informal cabaret Internet log on to www.browardcenter.org. setting. The event takes place at the For more information call Donna Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St. Maksymowich-Waskiewicz, 954-434-9753, Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are or visit the website www. $15 and include a reception with the artists. UkrainianDancersMiami.org. For more information call 212-288-8660. NEW YORK: All New York metro area Saturday, February 26 children are invited to participate in this NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific year’s “Circus” masquerade party (kostium- Society invites all to lectures by Marta ivka), organized by the New York City Plast Farion (Chicago), president of the Kyiv- branch. Children will be appearing as acro- Mohyla Foundation in America, and Tetiana bats, lions, strongmen and other circus per- Yaroshenko (Kyiv) of the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and a (Continued on page 22)

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