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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association j crainian Weekl V Vol. LIX No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 50 cents Ukraine's army takes beginner's stepsTravel to Ukraine despite difficulties and criticism Visas now issued at Boryspil JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Although lagging behind. The U.S. response to a by Marta Kolomayets vention on Consular Relations, ex­ Soviet Defense Minister Yevgeny Ukrainian army was more or less plained the various types of visas Shaposhnikov has recently announced negative, perhaps because of "an NEW YORK - Tourists and busi- available and their costs. He reported that he supports a Ukrainian army, the unspoken desire to support Gorba­ nesspeople traveling to Ukraine no that a 12-hour transit visa will cost perceptions of it in the West are still chev," as one U.S. official in Kiev put it. longer have to undergo the, at times, about S25 (U.S.); a 24-hour transit visa, largely negative, as reported recently in The U.S. also has valid worries about excruciating experience of getting a visa about S30 (U.S.) a transit visa for 72 the Christian Science Monitor and The how Ukraine will pay for a 400,000 at the Soviet embassies or consulates in hours will cost about S40 (U.S.) New York Times. person army in the midst of an the West. The cost of an entry/exit visa will run Although as late as October 20, Gen. economic crisis and restructuring. According to Viktor Kyryk, chief of about S50 (U.S.). The cost is established Shaposhnikov said that he would not A major reason for all of the fuss is the consular department of the Foreign by the commercial rate of the ruble. allow Soviet forces or weapons to be that Western nations are nervous about Ministry of Ukraine, effective Novem­ Since November 1, officers from the divided, in a November 1 meeting he the nuclear arms on Ukrainian territory, ber 1, the Foreign Ministry has esta­ consular division have been meeting every agreed "in principle" to a bilateral reported the Western media. A flurry of blished a service at the Boryspil Airport incoming flight from the West. If for agreement that will be worked out by rumors was started recently when near Kiev to issue visas to incoming some reason, there is no one from the representatives from both the Soviet and various newspapers erroneously re­ Westerners. Foreign Ministry at the airport, when Ukrainian ministries, said Ukrainian ported that Russian President Boris Representatives from the consular travelers arrive they are advised to call Defense Minister Konstantin Morozov Yeltsin was considering a nuclear strike department have the authority to issue the visa support division of the Foreign during an interview. This would clear against Ukraine, and that Ukraine was visas to foreigners arriving from the Ministry in Kiev at 293-0066, or the the way for a Ukrainian army. thinking of taking control of its nuclear West, if the travelers possess a valid consular division information number Part of the future agreement will weapons, passport, two black and white photos, at 293-4488. entail the "resubordination" of some Ukraine's ^Parliament stated that it an invitation from a private individual However, Mr. Kyryk cautioned that Soviet troops to the Ukrainian Defense had no intention of taking over the or a registered organization, and appro­ due to technical problems at the airport, Ministry. Gen. Morozov said that Gen. nuclear arms on its territory, but did ximately S50 (U.S.) for an entry/exit lack of space and outdated equipment, Shaposhnikov had already decided to reserve the right to veto their use. visa. as well as a small staff at the consular "order...the commanders of three At a meeting at the main naval base of Not only is this process less frustrat­ division, it will be difficult and time- military districts deployed here... to the Black Sea Fleet in October, Leonid ing than awaiting an answer from the consuming to issue visas to planeloads give up some officers to staff the Kravchuk, chairman of Ukraine's Par­ Soviet Embassy, it also benefits U- of passengers. He hopes that with time, Defense Ministry of Ukraine." liament, said that there are 1,330 kraine's economic growth, he said. The these difficulties will be overcome; there However, according to the draft law .military industrial enterprises in hard currency for the visas will be is talk of building a new airport or passed by the Ukrainian Parliament, Ukraine. He said that Ukraine deposited into Ukraine's account — not expanding the present facilities. no Soviet troops, whether stationed on maintains 176 rocket launching into a Moscow-centralized budget. The Foreign Ministry hopes to ex­ Ukrainian land or not, would be forced installations and producers about 40 Mr. Kyryk, who is currently in New tend this visa service to other cities, for to join a Ukrainian army. percent of the Soviet Union's nuclear York with a delegation to the U.N, exar ueT Lvif and Odessa, but until it Now that the Soviet position has weapons. Central Assembly exploring issues and can afford to man stations in these undergone a turnaround, the West is (Continued on page 6) adding resolutions to the Vienna Con­ (Continued on page 16) 7 An interview with Defense Minister Morozov: building an independent army by Chrystyna Lapychak tal, on Sunday morning, November Ukraine) structure with personnel, Kiev Press Bureau 3. that we should also reach an agree­ In your recent meeting with Soviet ment over the preparation for the KIEV - After capping a success­ Defense Minister Yevgeny Shapo­ creation of armed forces in some real ful career by rising to the highest shnikov, during his November 1 visit terms. military post in an independent to Kiev, were there any changes in his We agreed that the general concept Ukraine, Gen. Konstantin Morozov attitude toward the establishment of of this should be divided into two faces a contradictory, yet fundamen­ a Ukrainian armed forces? steps, two stages, At the first stage we tal task as Ukraine's new defense should create a defense ministry. At minister. Yes, I felt some differences from the second stage we should create the Along with Ukraine's Parliament, the time we started to implement our actual armed forces or combat forces, Gen. Morozov must establish an idea of creating a Ukrainian national themselves. independent Ukrainian armed forces armed forces. I felt that for the first We can say that we are now be­ while presiding over Ukraine's de­ time, our talk with the defense militarization and disarmament. ginning the fulfillment of the first minister was...well, he expressed stage. With 1.2 million troops, a for­ some interest in that idea as well, for midable military-industrial complex, the first time. The most difficult questions, the a significant stockpile of nuclear We talked about recent changes in most complicated questions are weapons on its soil, Ukraine Ukraine and their irreversible cha­ ahead. We agreed, in principle, to j must work out the mechanisms for racter, their irreversible nature, and have groups of experts from both j reducing all three and technically we recognized that we do not have ministries sit down to one table and I taking contra! of the first two with any reasons to hope that the charac­ work out an agreement, which would \ the cooperation of a hesitant Soviet ter of these changes could change. satisfy both sides. Defense Ministry. For the first time, our (Ukraine's) As you could mention, during the \ With these tasks in mindt U- opinion that we should look for some past two months we (Ukraine) I kraine's new defense minister gave common ways to resolve this pro­ haven't taken any illegal steps and we \ this reporter an interview in his new- blem was met with understanding. are hoping now that our treatment of \ office on the newly-renamed Bank We agreed mat r^ow we start this problem \i's3! be ачч ^dh die : Gen. Konstantin Morozov Street, no. 6, in the Ukrainian capi­ staffing ine d^ieuse mini^ny (of (Continued m page 3) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17.1991 No. 46 Ukraine, the Kremlin, Newsbriefs and the Russian White House by Dr. Roman Solchanyk The tension surrounding the question from Ukraine RFE/RL Research Institute of nuclear weapons was only partially relieved by the statement adopted by the CONCLUSION Ukrainian Supreme Council on October 24 reaffirming Ukraine's non- ^ MOSCOW - An opinion poll nian Greek-Catholic Church represen­ When the USSR Supreme Soviet nuclear status, which maintained that: conducted by the military information tatives, led by Msgr. Iwan Dacko, opened on October 21, Ukraine was not (Voenno-informatsionnoe agentstvo) returned to Lviv on September 7 follow­ ^ 1 the presence of nuclear weapons agency was published by the agency's represented. Mr. Gorbachev's address of the former USSR on Ukraine's ing a series of meetings in Kiev with in essence repeated the main points 1991 bulletin. Only three percent of the government representatives. Of greatest territory was temporary; Soviet population see foreign aggres­ outlined in his television appearance on t 2 these weapons were currently priority was resolution of the issue of a October 12, adding that the draft of the sion as the main threat to the USSR, church for the Ukrainian Greek-Catho­ under the control of appropriate struc­ down from six percent in 1990. union treaty could be made public in tures of the former USSR, but Ukraine lic community in Kiev. mid-November. insisted on the right to exercise control The main threats, in the eyes of the Kiev City Council officials had pro­ At the same time, he announced that over the non-use of nuclear weapons on populace, are crime (63 percent; 1990: mised during the official visitation to members of the State Council had its territory; 47 percent), the lack of food (60 per­ Kiev of Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Luba- decided to appeal to the Ukrainian ^ 3, Ukraine would pursue a policy cent; 1990: 61 percent) and interethnic chivsky on May 23-27 that the congre­ Supreme Council to participate in the aimed at the total destruction of these conflicts (51 percent; 1990: 44 percent). gation would be given a church in the preparation of a new union treaty. The weapons as soon as possible, depending Radical reductions in Soviet nuclear center by mid-June. That promise has draft had been sent to the Ukrainian upon legal, technical financial, organi­ weapons were supported by 91 percent of not been realized. The current delega­ leadership, he said, "and we hope to get zational and other possibilities and with the population in Lithuania, 57 percent tion returned from Kiev with an agree­ a positive response from our Ukrainian a view towards ecological safety; in Russia and 59 percent in Ukraine. ment from City Council officials that a brothers." The appeal, signed by Messrs. ^ 4 it will abide by the agreements church will be given to the congregation Gorbachev and Yeltsin and the leaders between the USSR and the United USSR membership in NATO was by week's end. of seven republics, also repeated state­ States concerning cuts in the nuclear favored by 59 percent of those polled in ments made by Mr. Gorbachev on arsenal of strategic offensive weapons Russia, 56 percent in Ukraine and 47 The delegation also met with the October 12 that Ukraine was "irreplace­ and is prepared to conduct negotiations percent in Lithuania. (RFE/RL Daily consuls general of the Canadian, Ger­ able" and that the union without U- with Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Report) man and United States Consulates. kraine was "unimaginable." RSFSR, and the appropriate structures (Press Office of the Ukrainian Greek- These conciliatory remarks were in of the former USSR with regard to the t KIEV - A delegation of Ukrai­ Catholic Church) sharp contrast to his warning against destruction of strategic nuclear weap­ the "nationalization" or "privatization" ons covered by the Soviet American of armed forces in unnamed republics, agreement; Rukh condemns economic treaty which he characterized as "dangerous," ^ 5 it is prepared to destroy all "frivolous," "irresponsible" and "ille­ other nuclear weapons on its territory JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Rukh, the of economic expansion by neighbor­ gal," and to his threat to take unspeci­ and ready to discuss this with all Popular Movement of Ukraine, ing states, the ruination of a con­ fied "measures of a constitutional interested parties; chaired by People's Deputy Ivan sumer market and the social infra­ character" if the appropriate conclu­ a 6 it will take the necessary mea­ Drach recently issued a statement structure of Ukraine. sions were not drawn in the republics. sures to ensure the physical safety of condemning the initialing of the The Popular Movement of U- Speaking to reporters afterwards, Mr. nuclear weapons on its territory until economic treaty in Moscow by U- kraine gives notice: the ratification of Gorbachev said: "As president I am such time as they are destroyed; and kraine's Prime Minister VitoldFokin. the treaty signed by Prime Minister responsible for all of this. I will simply e 7 it intends to adhere to the The text of the statement follows: Fokin would cancel out the greatest annul these actions as illegal and nuclear non-proliferation treaty as a On November 6, 1991, an event achievements along the path of contrary to the Constitution." non-nuclear state. took place which represents a real national-liberation struggle, would In essence, the official Ukrainian threat to Ukraine on its path toward become a real danger to the rebirth of On the next day, the Ukrainian position amounts to a commitment to statehood. a Ukrainian state. Supreme Council began discussing and eventual non-nuclear status and, in the On the proposition of the Prime Chosen in the context of a one- adopting a legislative package author­ interim, a voice in matters impinging on Minister, the Supreme Council gave party dictatorship, the highest organ izing the creation of republican armed nuclear weapons on its territory. None­ its consent to the signing of an of legislative power, which disre­ forces numbering almost half a million theless, the over-all question of a international economic treaty. gards the interests of its people with men, a republican guard of about separate Ukrainian military force and, The government of Ukraine has its decisions, by taking such a sbp 30,000 and republican border guards. In all the more so, the specific issue of proven once again that it is not would deprive itself of the right to addition to the prospect of a drawn out nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory prepared to fulfill the functions of a exist further. conflict with the USSR Ministry of is certain to continue to exacerbate true government of a sovereign state, The will of the Ukrainian people to Defense on this issue, which had already relations with the former center and and prefers to retain the functions of their statehood is not extinguished, become apparent earlier from remarks perhaps to a somewhat lesser extent a colonial administration. The which will be attested to in the by USSR Minister of Defense Yevgeni with Russia. signed economic treaty foresees no referendum of December 1. Shaposhnikov, the question of who Ukrainian officials, including Chair­ mechanisms for trie solution of Our "Yes" to the Act on State would control the nuclear arms located man Kravchuk, have flatly stated that economic problems, and is primarily Independence of Ukraine will be­ on Ukraine's territory assumed major Moscow is engaging in provocations a political document aimed at pre­ come a powerful guarantor of U- proportions not only in Moscow but in concerning military and nuclear weap­ serving the Soviet empire. This treaty kraine's progress toward real state­ Washington and London as well. ons issues in order to block Western stands in contradiction to the Act of hood, toward the defense of the Russian officials, including Mr. recognition of Ukraine as an inde­ State Independence of Ukraine, the interests of our people. Yeltsin, as well as Chief of the General pendent state. But the essence of the Law on the Economic Independence The document is signed by Mr. Staff General Vladimir Lobov, are on problem was succinctly expressed by of Ukraine, and creates a real danger Drach. record as saying that all nuclear weap­ Mr. Hryniov, who was recently quoted ons in the former USSR should be as saying that "Gorbachev and Sha­ transferred to the RSFSR. In Ukraine, poshnikov should realize that we are there are those who propose retaining building a country." these weapons on Ukrainian territory Finally, Ukraine's relations with the FOUNDED 1933 or, at least, not handing them over to Kremlin and the Russian White House Ukrainian Weelch Russia. 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In the midst of these polemics, was decided to form a delegation from Moskovskie Novosti reported that Mr. among its members to attend only the Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. Yeltsin had discussed with his military Council, of the Republics of the re­ The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: advisers the feasibility of a preventive vamped USI^R Supreme Soviet, and (201) 434-02^,-0807,.-3036 (201) 451-2200 nuclear strike against Ukraine. The idea only with observer status. was reportedly dropped as technically As for the economic treaty, the Postmaster, send address impossible. Although an official denial changes to: Editor-in-chief. Roma Hadzewycz was issued by the RSFSR Ministry of Ukrainian lawmakers decided to conti­ Associate editors: Marta Kolomayets j nue taking part in the negotiations and The Ukrainian Weekly the Press and Mass Media and Russia's P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak (Kiev) top defense official General Konstantin did not exclude the possibility of Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Assistant editor. Khristina Lew Kobets dismissed the allegations as adhering to the treaty on condition that "nonsense," the impact of this affair on its demands were unconditionally ac­ The Ukrainian Weekly, November 17,1991, No. 46, Vol. LIX Ukrainian-Russian relations is fairly cepted. Chairman Kravchuk was more Copyright 1991 by The Ukrainian Weekly obvious. (Continued on page 12) No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 3

and this was the very question I put cannot be perceived as a menacing going to make this figure a final one. An interview... before Marsha! Shanoshniknv. We fact because we agreed upon one The earlier we could resolve all the agreed along with Marshal Shapo­ basic thing, and we will adhere to it. problems of a social defense nature (Continued from page 1) shnikov to prevent such develop­ The national armed forces of U- for servicemen, the earlier we can appropriate reaction on the oth^r ment, but we are also doing some kraine will never be equipped with reduce the number of troops. I side. things on our own to prevent these strategic forces and nuclear weapons cannot say that this figure, this developments, too. of their own and those strategic number of troops is what we really Have you reached an agreement On the territory of Ukraine we forces and nuclear weapons sta­ need. We define this figure as the one on the autumn call-up of conscripts? have stockpiles of military munitions tioned here in Ukraine will be re­ that allows us to have armed forces I understand that the Soviet defense and equipment. Those stockpiles duced in the shortest time possible, and at the same time free some ministry wants to call-up 130,000 were designated for use not only for but naturally on the basis of interna­ resources to meet the needs and conscripts from Ukraine this year. the troops deployed here in Ukraine, tional, and primarily, the bilateral aspirations of people. I'd like to but also for the troops stationed in agreements (between the United emphasize this fact: the better the Specifically, about the call-up other regions of the USSR. What we States and USSR). social conditions we could create for problem, I heard from the minister should do now is sit down together During all those debates on the our military, the earlier and the that yes, the (USSR) defense mi­ with the representatives of the USSR destiny or on the future of the nuclear greater number of troops will be nistry will go along with the decision defense ministry to correct the plans arms stationed here in Ukraine, the reduced. of the Cabinet of Ministers of U- of use of those stockpiles and of all question raised was not how to use or This figure is a transitional figure kraine, according to which the troops the military facilities deployed or how to obtain the possibility to use for the transitional period and we are deployed here in Ukraine will consist based here in Ukraine. those nuclear arms based here in not going to have more troops and of conscripts called up from Ukraine. Ukraine, but how to get rid of them more military equipment than we How large are the strategic forces According to what the USSR in the shortest possible period. And need. The lower figure can be of currently deployed in Ukraine and defense ministry wanted, those the Supreme Council of Ukraine 200,000 to 250,000 troops. I do not how large will they be in the future? 130,000 conscripts should have been decided on this question on October know the exact figure yet, but I think Have you reached an agreement on sent for service in the strategic forces 24. the fewer troops we have the better it this issue with the USSR defense of the USSR. With its declaration, the Ukrai­ is both for Ukraine and for our ministry? We agreed upon one point, that we nian Supreme Council declared its neighboring states because we can couldn't change the decision of the political intention to have the right of devote more money for social pro­ We have ahead of us the signing of Cabinet of Ministers, but if there veto on the use of nuclear arms and it grams and other governments won't an agreement between the defense were any volunteers, we could let them also confirmed its adherence to non- have the impression Ukraine is be­ ministry of the USSR and the Ukrai­ serve wherever they wanted to serve. nuclear principles. nian defense ministry, according to coming a militarized state. Did you and Gen. Shaposhnikov which the troops here will be re- The elaboration of all technicali­ also discuss the rumors that military subordinated to our defense minis­ ties, the technical means of the equipment was being prepared to be try, but not all the troops stationed fulfillment of that veto right of Committee encourages shipped out of Ukraine? here in Ukraine at one time. What Ukraine should be the task of the Marshal Shaposhnikov has already groups of experts that can elaborate diaspora to vote We have many such facts and such decided to do is to give an order to the all of those technicalities and find reports about those happenings and military districts' commanders de­ agreement among all sides involved on Ukraine's referendum we discussed this fact with Marshall ployed here in Ukraine to provide in this issue. Shaposhnikov. But all this data can some officers to staff the defense The reduction of nuclear arma­ NEW YORK - A Diaspora Ad Hoc be divided into three parts. ministry of Ukraine, ть. most im- ments stationed in Ukraine will be Committee on Ukraine's Referendum The first part is that a lot of and must be done in accordance with (DAHCUR) was formed in late Octo­ : rextant thing is to sign an agreement directors of local military prod^ - which we hope will be signed in the the agrcbm^nt between the U.S. and ber "for the sole purpose of providing facilities do not KIIOW me plans for nearest future. USSR. At the momeiit Ukraine does the Ukrainian diaspora with the oppor­ relocation and repair of military not take part in the work ot the air tunity to vote in the referendum on the As for the strategic forces, there equipment and they are acting on Union Parliament, which is working Act of Proclamation of Sovereignly ana was no and there is no dissent be­ their own without knowing the pres­ now in Moscow, but Ukraine is Independence adopted by the Verk- tween us. We agreed upon preserva­ criptions of the Cabinet of Ministers asking the USSR Parliament to hovna Rada (Supreme Council) on tion of the unified or the single of Ukraine. ratify this agreement and imme­ August 24." command for the strategic forces as it The second part is that the com­ diately after that the Ukrainian The ad hoc committee, headed by existed in the past, but we are to manders are acting on their plans of Parliament will proclaim its ad- Dr. Lubomyr Woroch, notes in a letter decide specifically what units of the combat preparation, of combat herance to all the provisions of that being distributed in the Ukrainian strategic forces wj)l be included in the training, and according to those agreement. community that absentee ballots on agreement. Preliminarily, I can say plans, various maneuvers or field We can also find another formula, Ukraine's referendum must be post­ included will be some units of the training are being conducted and, of but Ukraine has no intention to marked no later than November 24, and strategic missile troops, strategic course, this is usually accompanied impede this process and we think that the ballots will be counted with the with some equipment and troop aviation, a great portion of the forces assistance of the committee and will be of the Black Sea Fleet and also the there is no use and there is no point of relocation. The public is very alarm­ abandoning the provisions of that recognized by the government of U- ed by this and we hear many protests Anti-Aircraft Defense Troops. But kraine. specifically what units and what the treaty between the USSR and the from the public. People suspect that U.S. However, according to Gennadi the commanders are trying to ship total amount of troops will be, as well Udovenko, Ukraine's ambassador to as the equipment included in those the military equipment out of U- Why have you envisioned such a the United Nations, Ukrainian Ameri­ strategic forces will be decided by the kraine. But we are trying to clear up large army, 400,000 to 430,000 cans do not have the right, to partici­ special experts' groups that will be all such occurrences and situations. troops? Can Ukraine afford it? pate in this December 1 vote, not The third part is that in real terms, working on the precise text and because Ukraine wants to shun them, there really were some attempts to contents of this agreement. Speaking about the number of but because at this time its law on remove military equipment out of I think the question of strategic troops or military groupings sta­ citizenship does not make provisions tioned here in Ukraine, we are not Ukraine by some local commanders forces deployment here in Ukraine t for such an action. He added that '. Ukraine is not yet an independent country, it is not recognized by the Following is a table comparing armies throughout the world. The table was supplied by the Permanent Mission of United States and, thus, it has no Ukraine to the United Nations. bilateral agreement with the U.S. to make such a vote possible. Armed Forces But, Radio Kiev on Tuesday, Defense Percentage GNP Population Armed National Total as Percentage November 12, reported that the ad hoc (in U.S. dollars) for Defense (in millions) Forces Guard Military of Population committee had approached the Presi­ Ukraine ? 2.80 52.00 400,000 30,000 430,000 0.83 dium of the Ukrainian Parliament, USSR (1989) 119.44 11.58 288.56 3,988,000 1,020,000 5,008,000 1.74 which was scheduled to review a propo­ USA (1989) 300.33 5.78 248.85 v 2,117,900 570,700 2,688,600 1.08 sal to include the Ukrainian diaspora in Poland (1989) 0.70 1.09 38.48 312,800 0 312,800 0.81 this referendum. This would be consi­ Romania (1988) 0.79 1.40 23.29 163,000 0 163,000 0.70 dered an extraordinary circumstance, Hungary 0.77 2.81 10.57 94,000 0 94,000 0.89 and was scheduled for discussion by the Czecho-Slovakia 2.94 4.66 15.69 198,200 0 198,200 1.26 Presidium on November 14-15. Italy 16.69 1.95 57.30 389,600 0 389,600 0.68 Although members of the ad hoc France 28.58 2.98 56.41 461,250 0 461,250 0.82 Turkey 2.10 2.67 55.86 647,400 0 647,400 1.16 committee have stated that Mr, Udo­ United Kingdom 33.41 3.73 56.64 306,000 0 306,000 0.54 venko would bring the results of the Spain 6.91 1.85 39.86 274,500 0 274,500 0.69 diaspora referendum to Ukraine, the Greece 3.17 5.72 10.14 162,500 0 162,500 1.60 ambassador said he had no knowledge Austria 1.41 1.12 7.55 42,500 0 42,500 0.56 of this. During an interview on Tues­ Sweden 4.46 2.36 8.34 64,500 0 64,500 0.77 day, November 12, Mr. Udovenko Egypt 6.81 6.68 54.77 450,000 0 450,000 0.82 noted that he was told of the existense of Iran 9.90 2.11 52.05 504,000 150,000 654,000 1.26 this committee only after its inception. Israel 6.02 15.08 4.58 141,000 0 141,000 3.08 "This action, promoted by the ad hoc Source: The Military Balance. 1990-1991, London, 1990 . committee can only be symbolic. It has (Continued on page 13) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Rl INDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 No. 46 Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk: a life in service to the church by Christopher Guly Dad's devotion to the richness and ceremony of the faith rubbed off on OTTAWA — The gravelly, some­ young Max, He would spend hours times incomprehensible, voice belies his drawing pictures of priests' vestments, smallish 5'4" frame. A little Napoleon becoming more interested in pursuing beneath a bejewelled miter, who ap­ his own vocation. pears as detached by ceremony as he is Mykyta tried twice to get his son into passionate about scripture and process. the Redemptorist College at Zboiska, He has been called brilliant yet near Lviv, but missed the deadline each insensitive; both loyalist and traitor; - time. Finally, in 1927, Maxim entered aloof while promoting ecumenical and eventually completed his high dialogue; an Old World aristocrat, a school studies in 1932. reform-minded church father; liberal The following year, he left for and conservative; autocratic and Belgium, where he entered the democratic. The labels cover a varied Redemptorist seminary and pursued spectrum as long as his own episcopal studies in philosophy and theology. record. Maxim returned to Lviv in the summer On October 30, Metropolitan Maxim of 1938, where he was ordained to the Hermaniuk, Ukrainian Catholic priesthood. Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk of Canada. archbishop of Winnipeg, turned 80. But his superiors obviously detected One week later, he marked his 40th the same brain power in him that his vice-provincial superior for the never accept any church dignity," the anniversary as bishop and 35th year as father did and bundled him off to the Ukrainian-rite Redemptorist Fathers in metropolitan remembers. the country's first Ukrainian Catholic Catholic University of Louvain, Bel­ Canada and the United States. His base "So I wrote to the pope, thanked him metropolitan. gium to further his academic back­ was his congregation's seminary at for considering me but declined the Where most bishops might welcome a ground. Waterford, Ontario, where he taught appointment...Well, when I later met rest at the usual retirement age of 75, Supplement it he did. After studying moral theology and sacred scripture. with Cardinal MacGuigan, he closed Metropolitan Hermaniuk has enjoyed such subjects as Oriental philology, (a In the fall of 1950, the Rev. Herma­ the door to his office and began to laugh the exclusions Eastern-rite hierarchs historical and scientific overview of niuk was offered his first pastoral so hard that the walls shook." have for adhering to this automatic languages), Hebrew, Assyro- assignment at Holy Eucharist Church in "He said, 'You should know better resignation within the Roman Catholic Babylonian and Oriental history, he east Toronto. Five months later, a visit than to fight the Holy Father. He knows Church. But unlike his peer, Toronto's received his baccalaureate in theology by the secretary to the late Cardinal your situation and has given you Bishop Isidore Borecky, the Winnipeg in 1940. Two years later, a licentiate in James McGuigan of Toronto, cut short dispensation from that rule.' He then archbishop has not bucked the Vatican the same discipline. In 1943, the Rev. both his academic and parochial careers. told me that I couldn't leave his office to hold onto power. The Holy See has Hermaniuk not only received his The meeting was long enough to leave without first signing the acceptance. yet to accept the departure of one of doctorate in theology, but also acquired the Rev. Hermaniuk with a letter from Well, let me tell you, it was probably the their most loyal church leaders. another licentiate — this one in Oriental Pope Piux XII, appointing him an ugliest signature I have ever put on auxiliary bishop to Archbishop Basil paper in my life." In fact, amid his still hectic travel languages and history. From 1943 to 1945, the future bishop Ladyka of Winnipeg. "I was surprised, It was also probably his last diploma- schedule, Metropolitan Hermaniuk but as a religious I kne^ iiACU I could (Continued on page 13) chairs a Ukrainian Catholic was appointed professor of moral philo­ commission which has put the finishing sophy, sociology and Hebrew at tko touches to a canon law code unique to Redemptorist Seminary іи Beaupla- Bishop Losten Of Stamford the largest Eastern-rite in the R ^яли t^au, Belgium. The only Ukrainian Catholic Oiurch, One ot its provisions Catholic priest in war-time Belgium, the celebrates 20th anniversary will include a retirement age of 75 for Rev. Hermamuk organized the Ukrai­ nian Relief Committee, helping dis­ STAMFORD, Conn. - Bishop Ukrainian Catholic bishops. The new Basil H. Losten, bishop of the Dio­ charter is a result of diplomacy, dialogue placed Ukrainians with finding shelter while avoiding forced repatriation. He cese of Stamford, an eparchy which and perseverance, hallmarks of includes New York State and all of Archbiskop Hermaniuk's own career. also found time to publish both a Ukrainian newspaper and a monthly New England, celebrated the 20th Born nvthe western Ukrainian town magazine, as well as organizing a anniversary of his episcopal ordina­ of Nove Selo on October 30, 1911, the students' group, called Obnova, to help tion earlier this year. young Maxim seemed destined for a Ukrainian students enter Louvain Bishop Losten, who departed for career based on tact rather than ambi­ University through scholarships and Ukraine on October 29 to complete tion. His father Mykyta, who was a bursaries. negotiations for the return of a "dyak" or church cantor, spent Sunday But along with his nationalistic Ukrainian Catholic cathedral in afternoons with the family following the humanitarianism, Dr. Hermaniuk Uzhhorod, has most recently been morning liturgy, quizzing the kids on possessed unbridled scholasticism. In responsible for raising funds and the day's sermon. 1947, he successfully published and coordinating all assistance efforts for "My father would eventually turn to defended a thesis on the study of the the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic me and say, 'Maxim, you should know parables in the gospel and received the Church in Ukraine as Cardinal better, what was the theme of today's highest degree, the "maitre agrege en Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky's per­ homily?" recalls the archbishop. theologie" from Louvain University. sonal emissary for the Relief and "Luckily, I was pretty attentive and One year later, the Rev. Hermaniuk Development of the Ukrainian always managed a satisfactory answer." arrived in Canada where he served as Catholic Church in Ukraine. His episcopacy, however, can be best characterized by his tireless efforts to educate the world commu­ nity about the Ukrainian Catholic Church, his devotion to the educa­ tion of seminarians, and his cam­ Bishop Basil H. Losten paign to encourage greater participa- As a newly ordained priest, the tion of youth in the Ukrainian Rev. Losten worked in Philadelphia- Catholic Church. area parishes, first as parochial vicar Bishop Losten was born on May at Immaculate Conception Cathe­ 11, 1930, in Chesapeake City, Md. dral, then as pastor of Patronage of The youngest of 10 children born to the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in John and Julia Petryshyn Losten, he Bristol, Pa., and pastor of St. Mi­ attended St. Basil College Prepara­ chael's in Camden, N.J. tory School in Stamford and gra­ In addition to his pastoral mi­ duated St. Basil College with a nistry, he served as chancery secre­ bachelor of arts degree in philosophy tary from 1958 to 1962. Metropoli­ in 1953. tan-Archbishop Ambrose Senyshyn, From 1953 to 1957 he prepared for OSBM, appointed him as his per­ the priesthood at St. Josaphat Major sonal secretary in 1962. Seminary in Washington, and was On the occasion of the 70th birth­ awarded a licentiate in sacred theo­ day of the then-imprisoned Arch­ logy from The Catholic University of bishop Josyf Slipyj, the Rev. Losten America On June 10, 1957, he was spearheaded the publication and Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk officiates at moleberi service with visiting Arch­ ordained a priest by Archbishop dissemination ій 1962 of 10,000 bishop Volodymyr Sterniuk (center) and Winnipeg's Ukrainian Catholic Auxiliary Constantine Bohachevsky in the copies of "Shepherd in Chains: Bishop Myron Daciuk at Blessed Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winni­ Cathedral of the Immaculate Con­ Persecution of the Ukrainian Catho-, peg, June. ception in Philadelphia. (Continued on page 11) No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 5

IN THE MOSCOW PRESS NEWS AND VIEWS Thoughts on the Ukrainian question Where does Ukraine fit? The Moscow newspaper Izvestia on misfortune, another Chornobyl disse­ by Iko Labunka this the fact that the United States and September 3 published an article titled minated across the entire republic. Germany, among others, have actually "Thoughts on the Ukrainian question" For many decades the entire country It seems the more things change, the threatened not to give economic aid and by Leonid Kapeliushny. The commen­ p.e. USSRJ, without exception, lived on more they stay the same. I'm referring recognition to Ukraine if it does not sign tary, which reflects on Ukraine's desire Carpathian oil and Donetske coal, specifically to the current political the economic agreement, the Ukrainian to proceed on the path of independence, Kryvyi Rih metal, Nikopil manganese trends and economic policies in Russia Parliament finds itself in a desperate was reprinted recently in the Ukrainian- and Zaporizhzhia titanium and ferrous and Ukraine, as well as, the policy of the damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you- language newspaper Visti z Ukrainy alloys. Ukraine did not spare itself, nor United States towards these countries. don't situation. In any case, it is com­ (News from Ukraine) with the following did it consider its losses. Today, an area Almost three months after the failed mendable that the Ukrainian Parlia­ notation: "In view of the fact that of Ukraine equal to the Odessa Oblast coup d'etat which nearly cost Mikhail ment has managed to hold out as long as opinions of the editorial board of can no longer be utilized for agriculture Gorbachev his job, the Soviet president it has on the actual signing of any type Izvestia are close to those of the centrist as a result of this industrial develop­ is still in power, albeit weaker, referring of economic accord. Nevertheless, it circles of the Supreme Soviet of the ment. Consult a map. Compare the size now to a "new Soviet Union." Better would be a blow to self-determination if USSR, we consider it necessary to of this territory to that of neighboring yet, Mr. Gorbachev is still the "master" Ukraine did ultimately commit to such acquaint readers of Visti z Ukrainy with western states. Then, perhaps, you will in President George Bush's eyes. an agreement. this article." be able to comprehend the magnitude of By now it is quite clear what the As the English statesman Benjamin Below is a translation (by Roma Ukraine's suffering. common denominator for Messrs. Bush Disraeli once forwarned, "Colonies do Hadzewycz) of Mr. Kapeliushny's I bring this up because a call for and Gorbachev has always been: pre­ not cease to be colonies because they are commentary as it appeared in Visti. individual salvation has already ap­ servation of the Soviet Union at all cost. independent." In other words, I peared during this new phase of pere- The Bush-Gorbachev years should go wouldn't hold my breath for Mr. Bush The Ukrainian question is once again budova. Lithuania and Estonia, Latvia down in history as the "feet-dragging to recognize Ukraine as an independent on the agenda in ail its colossal poten­ and Georgia, and Armenia and Mol­ era" of the 20th century. President Bush country, even if the referendum passes. tial. Having announced its secession dova have already jumped off the slow- stalled the recognition of the independ­ Secondly, there is no need for from the Soviet Union, Ukraine in fact moving train. Russia declared the ence of the Baltic states, probably Russia's eagerness to acquire Ukraine's handed down the verdict on the esta­ priority of its national interests over all because he felt it wouldn't be "prudent" nuclear weapons, since Russia possesses blishment of a renewed federation. others. While fulfilling its obligations, to recognize them, since such action enough of these weapons on its own Before accusing the Ukrainian Par­ Ukraine found itself in the position of a might offend Mr. Gorbachev. The territory. Of vital importance is the fact liament of insidious separatism and na­ naive idiot. It maintained the level of its United States government never recog­ that Ukraine wishes to share control of tionalism (something that is easy to do), deliveries at 80 percent, yet received less nized the annexation of the Baltics and, its nuclear weapons until these weap­ it is worthwhile to think about the than 60 percent. therefore, it was uncalled-for to wait ons can be disposal of properly. following: What drove the Supreme In the referendum on preserving the before over 40 countries took the In a recent Financial Times Council to take such a decisive step? union, about 80 percent of the republic's initiative and recognized Estonia, Lat­ article, former National Security Ad­ residents voted for republican sover­ via and Lithuania. viser Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski said that The August coup was no doubt the eignty. This was 10 percent more than final straw in a long history of suffering. If President Bush wishes to be a "lame Ukraine had the capability to "enforce those who wished to save the union. duck" president and at the same time its resolution on nuclear weapons in The traitorous retreat from the Novo- This already was sufficient for the Ogarevo agreements signified the end of cannot take a decisive stand on foreign which the Parliament claimed veto Ukrainian Parliament to speedily enter affairs, he should shift attention to­ power over the nuclear missiles...and Ukrainian sovereignty, no matter how into the war of laws and declarations, nominal. What self-respecting Parlia­ wards his domestic policy and attempt reasserted the Ukraine's intention to and to demonstrate its ambitions. to take a stand on at least one issue. The become a nuclear-free state." Dr. Brze­ ment would tolerate this in silence? However, Ukraine maintained its mo­ Now the coup has been suppressed, only trouble is, President Bush doesn't zinski added that nuclear weapons in deration, while the leaders of our young seem to have a domestic agenda. the last straw has been declared illegal, democracy presented laurels to all those Ukraine would be neutral, precisely and yet Ukraine stands by its decision. Meanwhile, President Gorbachev's because the Ukrainian Parliament does who were successful in the fall of the feet-dragging and stubbornness have Why? Because the cup has overflowed. hated union. not seek to acquire the ability to fire the If we want to find a way out of this crisis not benefitted him either. Sadly, even missiles. situation, then the truth must be told During the years of perebudova the after the dog days of August, Mr. political situation in Ukraine has re­ Gorbachev has not learned from his Therefore, The New York Times about why the cup has overflowed. editorial (November 4) on "The Soviet Since 1654 when the Ukrainian state mained more than complex. It was miscalculations and the disintegrating driven by the economic crisis, by small union is not something he wishes to Disunion's Missiles" which stated that was united with tsarist Moscow, there "ardent nationalists threaten to over­ has been a deliberate, progressive policy steps toward refopm. But there is one confront or even think about. Who advantage Ukraine has over many cares if he does or doesn't believe in whelm nuclear abolitionists fh Ukraine" of destroying Ukraine as a national and that "a nuclear-armed Ukraine state. The Russian empire was like a boa regions of the country: it has success­ socialism? Furthermore, as witnessed in fully avoided inter-ethnic violence. Madrid, Mr. Gorbachev's position as would cause special alarm" to countries constrictor that strangled a large coun­ such as Lithuania, Poland and Ger­ try and was slowly digesting it. Be­ There are 40 million Ukrainians in the player in the international political republic, and 10 million people who are arena — although not entirely — has many," is absolutely ludicrous. Such ginning in the 11th century, the history journalism is nothing but a sinister of Ukraine is filled with dramatic events referred to as the "Russian-speaking" been abridged by many obvious factors, population. Fortunately, the republic including Boris Yeltsin. attempt to discredit the integral inten­ of mass and individual attempts to tions of the Ukrainian Parliament. If resurrect the nation. Mazepa's folly and did not embark on the path of forced Ukrainianization, it did not resort to One might ask, where does Ukraine The New York Times is worried about the Haydamak uprisings, peaceful fit into this scheme? Unfortunately, "ardent nationalists," it should send a delegations of the Zaporozhian net- dividing the nation into natives and foreigners. If one does not take into somewhere "in the middle of things," correspondent to Berlin. mans and revolts all are part of this i.e., between the decisions of the "Glim­ history. There isn't a single — I empha­ account isolated instances, then one can Furthermore, the "Glimmer Twins" say that Ukraine, with dignity, passed mer Twins of the Kremlin," a.k.a. Tsar size not a single Russian ruler or notable Boris I and Mikhail "Menshikov" in the Moscow Kremlin must begin to political activist whom Ukraine would the exam of political tolerance; it did take Ukraine seriously and treat its not react reflexively with animal-like Gorbachev, and that of Mr. Bush. This accept as a defender of its national is precisely why the notion of the Parliament in a rational manner. If interests. anti-communism. Yeltsin continues to bully Ukraine, the I have observed with interest how "brotherhood of nations," must be Perhaps there would be no need to thrown out the window once and for all. Ukrainian Parliament should stand up representatives of Rukh in the Russi­ to "big brother"as long as possible. This speak of distant history if that history fied southern cities of Ukraine easily For example, at present, Russia is had been more noble. But even the playing mind games and conducting is not an easy task, but certainly not and logically resolve the language futile either. Soviet period of Ukrainian history is psychological warfare with the Ukrai­ problem: it is not important which For example, already in September, marked by such horrible events as the language we speak, what is important is nian Parliament over such issues as artificial famine of 1933 that cost economic cooperation and the control the leaders in Moscow decided on the what we say. Once there is a policy for fate of the Olympic teams of the repub­ millions of lives, the deportation of rebirth of the Ukrainian language, there of nuclear weapons. For the past few innocent people from western Ukraine, weeks, I have read, listened to and view­ lics: there weren't going to be any teams will be an environment for that lan­ representing the republics! Only one the deliberate Russification of the guage. ed conflicting reports as to who will republic that caused the language and control Ukraine's nuclear arsenal and team representing the entire Soviet culture of a nation of 40 million to teeter Perhaps the most important thing Union would be sent to Barcelona for today is not to disturb inter-ethnic whether the Ukrainian Parliament did on the brink of extinction. The Chor- indeed sign the economic agreement. the Olympics in 1992. Upon hearing nobyl nuclear accident was the culmina­ harmony in Ukraine, not to sow dis­ this, Ukrainian Parliament Chairman tion of this epic of industrial usurpa­ cord. I say this knowing that there will Firstly, Russian Vice-President Alek- Leonid Kravchuk stated that a com­ tion of Ukraine's natural and material be those enthusiasts who will seek to sandr Rutskoi's manipulative statement mittee had convened to look into the resources. And its beginning may be "save and defend" the Russian-speaking — "I don't know if the Ukraine will possibility of a Ukrainian Olympic found in the legendary Dniprohes population and its interests — not from survive without Russia, but Russia will Team in Barcelona. The fact that Mr. (Dnieper hydroelectric power plant) a real, but from an imagined, future definitely survive without the Ukraine Kravchuk announced his desire for a project, followed by the insane threat. We have already experienced (Newsweek, October 28) — clearly Ukrainian team is significant in itself concentration in Ukraine's south of this in other areas of ethnic tension. demonstrates why Ukraine is stuck and even if no., separate team is sent to harmful industries and the establish­ May God help us not to repeat this between a rock and a hard place. Add to Spain in 1992, Moscow should realize ment of monster cities. Kryvyi Rih, mistake in Ukraine. that Ukraine means business. Dniprodzerzhynske, Dnipropetrovske, From time to time, the political opposition in Ukraine disseminates Iko Labunka is a staff assistant at the Finally, with the emergence of the Zaporizhzhia, Mariupil, Lysychanske Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute republics of the Soviet Union, the time and Donetske — these are locations of (Continued on F^ge 12) in ambridge, Mass. (Continued on page 12) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEFKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 No. 46 Include non-Ukrainians in campaign by Eugene Iwanciw now important that they actively sup­ UNA Washington Office port U.S. recognition by writing direct­ ly to the president and the members of WASHINGTON - An effective congress from their area. It is up to Ukrainian Week!Y campaign for United States recognition Ukrainian Americans to deliver this of Ukraine cannot be limited to the message to them. City councils can also Ukrainian American community. The be encouraged to pass resolutions of message that U.S. recognition of U- support and forward the resolutions to Happy Birthday, Ukrainian Museum! kraine is in America's interest and has the White House and the state's con­ broad popular support must reach the gressional delegation. White House. Those Ukrainian Americans active in In its brief 15 year - history, the Ukrainian Museum in New York City has The organization of this support is local politics should approach Republi­ flourished, has grown as a showcase of Ukrainian culture, history and dependent on Ukrainian Americans, can and Democratic leaders such as tradition. It is indeed a sparkling jewel in the crown of the Ukrainian people. who should turn to other ethnic groups, state and county chairmen with re­ Founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, business leaders, state and local office­ quests that they voice their support for this institution has achieved acclaim, recognition and support from Ukrainians holders, and political activists as allies U.S. recognition to the White House, and non-Ukrainians alike. Today, the Ukrainian Museum enjoys a in the effort. Congress, and national party officials. reputation as one of the most interesting and dynamic small museums in New Over the years, the community has Local politicians or party activists can York City. worked with other ethnic organizations have a major impact since these are the Now, as it begins a new era of expansion, amid an atmosphere of an on national and local levels. Now is the same people who help elect the office­ emerging, democratic and independent Ukraine, its mission gains even greater time to turn to these groups for assis­ holders. significance. tance in contacting the president and When Ukrainian Americans contact It has always been committed to building its role as the nation's major members of congress in support of U.S. their senators and representatives, the institution devoted to the preservation, study and propagation of Ukrainian recognition of Ukraine. approach should be polite and positive, culture. But today, as non-Ukrainians in the West watch Ukraine emerge on Likewise, non-Ukrainian business­ i.e. a request from a constituent for the world map, the Ukrainian Museum takes on the role of teacher and men either doing or seeking to do support. This does not, however, mean promoter. business in Ukraine should be contacted that one cannot be firm. A non-respon­ Some critics have observed that with Ukraine on the road to freedom, is there a and made to understand that U.S. sive answer from a member of congress need for a representative Ukrainian Museum in New York City or even in the recognition would create a more such as "I have always supported self- diaspora. favorable economic climate between determination" is clearly not acceptable Titus Hewryk, president of the Museum Board of Trustees wrote in his Ukraine and the United States. To if the member does not also commit to 1990 report: achieve this result requires their active co-sponsorship for the resolution. At "It may seem that all of our efforts should now be channelled to support involvement to convince the president that point, the constituent is within his Ukraine and its institutions. I disagreed with this reasoning then and now. and members of congress that recogni­ or her rights to point out that U.S. Last year's flow of visitors from Ukraine, the Museum's ever widening tion immediately after the December 1 recognition of Ukraine is the most correspondence with Ukraine's artists, art historians, cultural institutions and referendum is important for promoting important issue facing the Ukrainian museums, both in Kiev, in Lviv and in the provinces,seemto challenge us to U.S. business interests. American community and that the increase our efforts in realizing our goals. Our friends in Ukraine tell us that in State and local government officials community expects the member to co- developing a strong and viable representative museum in New York City, we can also be mobilized in these efforts. sponsor the resolution. A polite re­ are at the same time helping Ukraine. A prominent art collector from Ukraine While it has been beneficial for gover­ minder that the community will re­ visited the Museum and upon the return to his homeland wrote to us the nors and mayors to proclaim January member its "friends" on election day following: 'We want to establish a fund called Yevshan Zillia in your 22 as Ukrainian Independence Day, it is next year is also appropriate. Museum, for it is ours also! We are concerned with the institution's present as well as with its future, because we are aware that it is our cultural embassy in kraine, using a profile of the , Yavoriv this metropolis.' " Ukraine's army... base near Lviv to illustrate the situation. Now is the time to support the Ukrainian Museum, as it has launched its 20- (Continued from page 1) "I serve where I'm told," said Andrei month fundraising campaign in order to provide more spacious facilities for In The New York Times, Frances X. Makleyev, one of those stationed at its holdings and exhibits. Its fund-raising goal is S3 million to construct a Clines referred to Ukraine's "huge" Yavoriv. "But I don't think I'd want to museum on East Sixth Street for all Ukrainians to be proud of. projected army, and said that, "if serve in a Ukrainian army. I wouldn't Happy Birthday, Ukrainian Museum. May you flourish and grow for realized, lii\ would be one of the largest want to defend just the Ukrainians and generations to come. in Europe." This may be so, but, as forget everybody else." Radio Liberty researcher Kathy Partially due to the brutal hazing in Mikhalisko said, "as viewed from the Soviet Army that claims the lives of Ukraine, the republic's long-term over 5,000 new soldiers per year, some military goals would benefit European Ukrainians soldiers in other republics security in that they would, in principle, have been unofficially swapped back result in a significant troop reduction into Ukrainian territory. Turning the pages back... fthere are currently between 1.2 million and 1.5 million troops in Ukraine!... Mr. Clines reported that Gen. Viktor and in a lowering of the nuclear threat." N. Samoilov, Russia's military liaison On November 17, 1976, Gen. Petro Grigorenko, Mykola "The problem, in the end," she said, "is with the union government, sees other Rudenko, Oksana Meshko, Oles Berdnyk, Lev Lukianenko, one of differing perspectives." republics' attempts at an independent Ivan Kandyba, Oleksiy Tykhy, Nina Strokata, Mykola It seems that Ukraine's army may end armies "more as talk than anything else. Matusevych and Myroslav Marynovych founded the Ukrainian Helsinki Group. up being smaller than originally New leaders want to show one another their resolve to establish absolute Five years later, Ukrainian Americans and others paid tribute to the courage and planned. Gen. Morozov said that "this figure is a transitional one for a transi­ sovereignty, but none of the new laws determination of the people who braved labor camps, prisons, internal exile and allocate a single kopek to the actual psychiatric institutions in their stand for human rights. tional period. The figure can be as low as 200,000 to 250,000 troops. I think the cost of an army." He said that the On November 17, 1981, the fifth anniversary of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group fewer troops we have, the better it is both Russian republic has no plan for its was celebrated in Washington, D.C. The day's events were covered by The Weekly for Ukraine and for our neighboring own army. as follows: A demonstration in front of the Soviet Embassy, a special order of the states, because we can devote more No one can doubt that Ukrah e has a House of Representatives and a congressional reception all marked a daylong money to social programs, and other long (and expensive) way tf. go in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the formation of the Ukrainian Helsinki governments won't have the impression establishing its own army. Bu amidst Group held in the nation's capital on November 17. that Ukraine is becoming a militarized Western suspicion, lack of funds and In addition, the day before, three former Ukrainian dissidents and members of the state." questions of organization, the army is Kiev-based group — Gen. Grigorenko, Mrs. Strokata-Karavansky and Volodymyr In The New York Times, Mr. beginning: the first complete military Malynkovych - joined attorney Myroslaw Smorodsky in testifying before a Clines writes, in a story headlined division, in the Prykarpattia region, special hearing of the Congressional Committee on Security and Cooperation in "Soviet Army on Defense, in the U- sent a telegram to the Ukrainian Parlia­ Europe (CSCE) concerning the Ukrainian Helsinki Group and human-rights in, kraine," of the problems of confused ment stating that its members are ready Ukraine. Soviet Army iroops stationeH in U- to serve the republic. Some 60 demonstrators passed out flyers in front of the Soviet Embassy condemning the Soviets for their flagrant violations of the Helsinki Final Act and for actions against the 37 members of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group. UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine Steve Lodge, an assistant to Pennsylvania Rep. Charles Dougherty, attempted to deliver a letter from the congressman to Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin, The Home Office of the Ukrainian National but embassy officials said that the building was closed for the day. Association reports that, as of November 14, In the letter, Rep. Dougherty, a member of the Ad Hoc Congressional the fraternal organization's newly established Committee on the Baltic States and Ukraine, expressed Congress's concern "for the Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received welfare of the men and women of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group." 9,320 checks from its members with donations The let: r also informed the Soviet ambassador about the special order of the House to address the fate of the Ukrainian group and to commemorate its deeds.... totalling 5236,176.85. The contributions During the special order of the House, Rep. Dougherty paid tribute to the 37 include individual members' donations, as well members of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group and scored the Soviet Union for its as returns of members' dividend checks and "inhumane treatment of Ukrainian citizens." interest payments on promissory notes. (Continued on page 7) No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17,1991 7

A VIEW FROM CANADA Centennial CELEBRATE Reflections on Kravchuk's visit sojourn by Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk speech." And, unlike Canada, the and Andrij Hluchowecky United States agreed to exchange by Christopher Guly specialists with Ukraine, who will Most people thought he came seeking arrange for future relations between WINNIPEG - St. Nicholas Ukrai­ recognition of Ukraine's independence. them. nian Catholic Church, Canadian pro­ Actually Leonid Kravchuk, chairman The Oval Office door has cracked vincial headquarters of the Order of St. of the Supreme Council of Ukraine, had open and careful observers already spy Basil the Great (Basilian Fathers) and a more relaxed purpose on his visit to American recognition of Ukraine's one of the city's architectural tourist Canada and the United States this past independence on the other side. And attractions, recently marked its 25th September. that is to be welcomed, as anyone anniversary in ceremony and tradition. But, cautious as ever about upsetting paying attention to what Mr. Kravchuk The main altar and church were Moscow, and aware that a month said in Ottawa, Toronto, New York and officially and permanently consecrated Washington, would know. For the most Л Ї т т Я earlier Kiev had confirmed Ukraine's as part of the celebrations. Before, a desire for independence, the foreign part, and most unfortunately, the North portable structure could be used to policy establishments of the West were American press was apparently busy consecrate the Eucharist. Normally, nervous. Canada's Department of not doing its job. this also marks the paying off of the External Affairs assigned junior officers From what Mr. Kravchuk said, mortgage, which occurred six years ago. to manage Mr. Kravchuk's visit, ac­ aboard a historic Air Ukraine flight But the Rev. Cornelius Pasichny, pastor cording it a status less than normally from Ottawa to Toronto, we judged him of St. Nicholas explained that it was assigned for a head of state. A press to be sincere in his convictions al­ postponed to celebrate the church's scrum between the prime minister and though, like many other Canadian silver anniversary. Mr. Kravchuk was cancelled uncere­ Ukrainians, we wonder how a Commu­ The service, officiated by Auxiliary moniously. nist Party apparatchik can, overnight, Bishop Myron Daciuk (a former pastor Somehow a clause in the document become a reforming democrat. That and provincial superior), as well as Declaration on Relations Between lingering worry aside, his message bears current and past pastoral teams, began Canada and Ukraine, which called for listening to. by carving five openings into the surface an immediate exchange of envoys We live in a time when past notions of the altar. Relics of Basilian Arch­ The Rev. Pasichny, who belonged to ' whose purpose would be to strengthen about freeing the "captive nations" are bishop St. Josaphat, St. Theophil and the parish as a boy, felt that the cere­ direct contacts between the two coun­ being replaced by mean-spirited com­ St. Laura would be placed into the mony's symbolism brought richness to a tries, was scratched. And top advisors in mentaries that equate the nationalism central opening beneath the tabernacle, congregation already blessed with External Affairs kept insisting that any of the newly emerging states with with icons of the four evangelists diversity. "The one thing about St. relations would be not on a "country to Naziism, accounts which selectively deposited into the other four. Nick's is its community, its cross- country" basis but rather on an "entity mine the past searching for reasons the According to the Rev. Roman Dusa- section of people. We have pioneer to entity" level, whatever that reveals West should not recognize the inde­ nowsky, spiritual director at Ottawa's members as well as very young families about their understanding of Canada, pendence of countries like Ukraine, at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Semi­ who make it a very dynamic parish." much less Ukraine. least not before the latter agree to nary, relics of saints must always be Beyond the consecration, other acti­ Aside from insipidity of this sort, myriad preconditions. Listening to the present for a priest to celebrate a divine vities were geared to different sectors Chairman Kravchuk was feted nicely new "politically correct" rhetoric under­ liturgy. "It's the whole notion of the within the church. Children from Satur­ enough. He enjoyed the company of scores why we must pay attention to altar being a place of sacrifice. Where day religion classes were given an Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, a what Mr. Kravchuk said. the bread and wine are consecrated into educational tour of the history, archi­ private dinner with the governor ge­ The Ukrainian leader insisted that the the body and the blood of Christ. The tecture and Byzantine traditions of the neral of Canada, Ramon Hnatyshyn, August 24 act proclaiming the inde­ relics belong to people who through church's interior — before cutting into a and even received a rare standing pendence of Ukraine brought into being their lives and their deaths, sacrificed giant birthday cake. ovation in the House of Commons. Few a democratic state whose constitution themselves to the Lord." Meanwhile, a mini-mission of re­ noticed that, on the very next day, ensures the legal bases for a truly Following the litany of the word, the Leader of the Opposition Jean Chretien newal was held for adults and conduct­ pluralistic and free market society. All clergy, wearing white utility coats to ed by the Rev. Modest Gnesko, a committed the same sin Barbara Mc^ citizens of Ukraine, regardless of their protect their ornate vestments, began a former parish priest. Dougall, Canada's minister of external ethnic, religious or racial heritage, can series of three washings of the cleared affairs, had during her summer visit to expect to enjoy the full rights and altar. Each symbolized the eastern Ottawa-based the Rev. Vladimir Kiev, where she referred to Ukraine as a privileges of Ukrainian citizenship. tradition of the Trinity and each used Shewchuk, who, as pastor from 1964 to "country." A sigh of relief must have Everyone will be encouraged to use soap with a different liquid. 1970, was responsible for building the echoed in the halls of the Pearson Ukrainian in dealings with the govern­ The first, using water, represented the church, remembered his feelings 25 Building. ment, but minorities have the right to cleansing powers of the Father. The years ago. A similar pattern of events unfolded speak whatever language they wish at second, employing wine, embodied "I remember on the day (July 10) of in the United States, at least at the start home. Russian will remain a useful Christ's blood as sacrifice and the third, the official opening, (assistant pastor) of Mr. Kravchuk's "private visit." Like language for inter-republican dealings using rose water, stood for the spiritual the Rev. Myron Chimy (now based in their faint-hearted colleagues in Exter­ well into the foreseable future. Indeed, scent of the Holy Spirit. Mundare who attended the celebration) nal Affairs, State Department officials Ukraine's Russian-speaking citizens Reciting Psalm 84, the "Desire for the and I got up early — at 5 a.m. to be the began briefings explaining that Mr. can perform a valuable service by Sanctuary," Bishop Daciuk then blessed first to celebrate mass at the new- Kravchuk's discussions with President making their linguistic skills available the sanctuary and the church interior church's main altar. We were very happy George Bush did not signify recognition to promote regional trade and coopera­ with holy water, preparing it for consecra­ and very excited." of Ukrainian independence. tion. tion. The altar was then anointed with But something happened to change Aware of the crimes against huma­ holy chrism, along with 12 positions on The cross-shaped, multi-million U.S. timidity. The White House called nity perpetrated on Ukrainian lands the church walls; three in the sanctuary dollar Byzantine church is the third to the Ukrainian leader back for a second since 1917, the government, to the full and nine in the nave. house the city's oldest Ukrainian Catho­ unplanned evening session — an un­ extent possible and practical, intends to Processing outside the church with lic congregation. The first church, a common courtesy. Some suggested this bring those responsible to justice, the relics, the bishop then blessed the simple lumber building, was built in harkened a reversal in American wari­ regardless of who they are and when or doors with them, re-entered and walked 1901 deep in the city's North End. ness about pro-independence forces in where they committed crimes, if not around the altar three times. The relics Three years later, a more permanent the former Soviet Union. If so, the before the courts of Ukraine then before were then placed into the cavities, sealed structure was completed that remained attitudinal change this represents is the bar of history. with hot wax and covered with brass until the current one was finished in enormous. In the sphere of international rela­ plates. 1966. In August Mr. Bush had lectured tions Ukraine plans to develop bilateral Ukrainians against independence and ties with nearby states and with other Turning the pages... "suicidal nationalism," in what was countries in Eastern and Western Eu­ (Continued from page 6) derided as his "Chicken Kiev speech." rope. A founding member of the United At the time it was thought his remarks Pennsylvania Congressman Don Bailey commended the bravery and idealism of Nations, Ukraine also wants an active the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, adding that the emergence of the group "reaffirmed indicated an American preference for role there as "a full-fledged and es­ dealing solely with Moscow. But State to the Soviets and our Western nations that the Ukrainian people's movement for teemed member of the world commu­ national and human rights is very much alive." Department officials now describe the nity." president's address as "an unfortunate The democratic congressman went on to praise the Ukrainian Helsinki Group's With respect to disarmament, the adherence to the letter and spirit of Soviet law, for it "has demonstrated imperialist Lubomyr Luciuk is a professor in the country has declared its intention of Russia's wanton disregard for its own laws and for the international agreements it department of politics and economics at becoming a neutral and nuclear-free has signed." the Royal Military College of Canada, zone, ready to negotiate the reduction Calling the formation of the Ukrainian group "a brave act," Rep. James L. He recently returned from an interna­ or elimination of nuclear arsenals at all Nelligan praised the Ukrainian nation for struggling to survive long years of Russian tional conference on Ukraine and levels, a policy it expects neighboring oppression. European security held in London. countries to pursue simultaneously. He called on the U.S. government to support the national aspirations of Andrij Hluchowecky is director of the Ukraine has no territorial claims Ukrainians as a "consistent element of American foreign policy." ... Ukrainian Information Bureau in Ot­ against any neighboring state. "I believe a major factor in the ongoing battle for human rights in Ukraine is the tawa. (Continued on page 15) spirit of the Ukrainian people themselves," said the Pennsylvania Republican. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1991 No. 46 Tracing roots: an unpredictable journey in discovering one's heritage

fey Christopher Guly "Andrejciw" side of her father's lineage. "Well, I could only manage a few Following that, Dr. Hryniuk offers Suddenly, Muryl Geary became a words in Ukrainian. But let me tell you, several suggestions. The National Ar­ OTTAWA - As one million Cana­ Ukrainian Canadian. we hugged and held each other and chives in Ottawa hold various docu­ dians of Ukrainian descent mark the "In school, we were always asked to cried for so long. I just can't describe ments, including arrival records and centennial of their origin, Vancouver's identify our ethnic background," she that feeling. I'll never forget it." passenger manifests from ports in JVfuryl Geary has particular cause to recalls. "I would always change it, year Using the momentum, Ms. Geary Halifax, St. John's (Newfoundland) celebrate. after year." became involved in genealogical groups and from several U.S. entry zones. Almost 12 years ago, she began a With this lifelong mystery quickly and organized the Ukrainian Village Provincial land title offices maintain journey to discover her own ethnic become unravelled, Ms. Geary began Registry. For the last three years, the homestead registers, while Vital Statis­ roots. It wasn't easy. Her father's family tracing birth, baptismal, marriage and Registry and the Ivan Franko Com­ tics hold birth, baptismal, marriage and name was "Anderson," her mother's death records. As village names emerg­ munity Society has sponsored a one- death certificates. adopted family name was "Normand." ed, maps were consulted. She wrote day seminar encouraging and guiding Naturalization papers can also be Was she English or Scandinavian, letters to the Soviet Union, located other Ukrainian Canadians to locate traced at the Canadian Citizenship French or French-Canadian? some tax and land records, and sent their own personal histories. office in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Ms. Geary began the odyssey with her further correspondence to individual The Centennial Festival of Ukrainian "If there's a name change in the father's side, traveling to Denmark and Ukrainian communities seeking some Стрпеяіору was recently held in Van­ family, it would have been announced spending an entire decade in Copen­ family. couver, in which some of North Amer­ in a newspaper," says Dr. Hryniuk. hagen learning what she thought to be In 1987, she made the first of four ica's top East European historians "Church records are another good bet." the language of her paternal ancestors. trips to Ukraine. Her first mission talked about family roots and trees. Dr. Government records in Lviv and Kiev Her search came to a screeching halt discovered paternal relatives in the Stella Hryniuk, a history professor at are also now more accessible. "There when her mother obtained a copy of her Ternopil oblast. This past fall, Ms. the University of Manitoba, was among are no government stats from the 1890s birth certificate in order to qualify for Geary located family members on her the guest speakers. where there weren't also church stats to her old age pension. Both were shocked mother's side in the Ivano-Frankivske go with them," she adds. region. Using birth certificates, land titles to discover that a "Sawchuk" had and passports, the Winnipeg-based Family names are also a big clue. Jeff suddenly replaced "Normand." She remembers the first trip, a group Picknicki, a graduate student working tour, with particular fondness. "When historian was able to track members of After working at a myriad of jobs, her paternal family, "Michalchyshyn," with Dr. Hryniuk, recently published a ranging from a veterinarian's assistant we arrived in Ternopil, a group of book titled, "Generations," in which he people stood waiting for our bus with and those from the "Kuzyk"clan, on her to a factory employee, Ms. Geary mother's side. explains the art of genealogy. Ono- flowers. A man, who was part of our mastics, or the study of names, took embarked on a genealogist's path. group, said, 'There are my relatives,' Yet even with the trained eye of an academic, Dr. Hryniuk speaks of diffi­ flight in Canada following the second She spent days in libraries, poring and raced out." world war. over reference books, telephone direc­ A couple of minutes later, he return­ culties. "Two of my father's brothers changed their name to 'Michaels' and I Mr. Picknicki cites the work of tories. Her efforts not only offered leads ed and came to me and said, They're several Ukrainian Canadian scholars in tracing the "Sawchuk" clan, but the not niy family, they're yours.' " have an uncle on my mother's side who spelled his last name, 'Cussack.' So, it's who have looked at the origin of names. always best to begin by asking your Prior to the 13th century, only first family questions." (Continued on page 14) BOOK REVIEW Discovering one family's history Generations: a Family History. Jeff Picknicki Stella Hryniuk, editor. Winnipeg: (Published by author), 1990, 196 pp. HO. by Orysia Paszczak Tracz Imagine being able to trace your family back to your great-great-grand­ There is something special, some­ parents — on both sides! Mr. Picknicki thing reverent, about family ties. not only lists their names and dates of Having those roots, knowing about birth, marriage and death, but in­ them, tracing them back as far as cludes the reminiscences of his elderly possible adds to a family's pride and relatives about them, as well as their sense of belonging. Even though every photographs from the beginning of this family is in itself unique, being able to century. trace a family history back many gene­ Again the author broke the rules, rations makes it even more distinctive. beginning with his maternal and pater­ Photo courtesy of "Ukrainians in North America, an Illustrated History" by Orest Subtelny. Jeff Picknicki's large family should nal grandparents, then proceeding back Many immigrants arrived in Canada in the early 1900s; today their relations look be happy he's around and doing what he in time to the great-grandparents and for roots in Ukraine. so enjoys doing. While still a student, he great-great-grandparents. At the end of began writing down his grandmother's the book there is a "who's who" of family stories. This innocent exercise family members. later turned into a genealogical quest to The family reminiscences would be Some sources for finding your roots trace, collect and write his family's interesting enough on their own because HOWELL, N.J. — A new group, Ukrainian Tracing Systems, Inc., has history. individual life stories combined create been formed as a result of the many inquiries Ukrainians have had about their In doing so, Mr. Picknicki breaks history. Mr. Picknicki enlivens the text lost friends and family. It was begun in Ukraine to seek out relatives in the with explanatory notes at the end of U.S. and now a branch has been set up in the U.S. to do the reverse. The every one of the rules of genealogy, because this book focuses on the family every chapter. He shows the depth of his opportunity has never been better to find those left behind after the war or knowledge and research especially in otherwise, and this group also searches for lost loved ones in Belarus. To stories and not on a strict inventory of family lineages. Yet, by breaking the these notes, explaining specific Ukrai­ contact Ukrainian Tracing Systems, write them at: P.O. Box 270; Howell, nian customs, birth, marriage and death N.J. 07731; call (201) 491-9100; or fax (201) 491-9101. rules, he has brought his ancestors to life. Instead of monotonous listings of rituals, historical background, terms underlined and asterisked names and and events, family events, even the uses PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau dates connected by straight lines, this and beliefs surrounding medicinal has begun a new program which explores America's heritage. "Do Your Own book is full of reminiscences, very old plants. These notes make fascinating Heritage," an interactive, touch-screen computer, lets visitors explore their photographs, drawings and township and educational reading on their own. ethnic heritage through any of 19 self-guided tours of Philadelphia plans, which together recreate in the Both from the explanatory notes and attractions, museums and sites. reader's mind the Ukrainian villages of in the foreword, the reader quickly "Do Your Own Heritage" is a key component of Neighbors in the New the last century, the exploratory trip to realizes that the author is a natural World, Philadelphia's commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Canada, the journey by ship to a new writer. Even before meeting him, this Columbus voyages. Neighbors in the New World honors all the people of the land, and homesteading in the Lac du reviewer caught a glimpse of the world who were explorers like Columbus and who came to discover America Bonnet region of Manitoba (Bright- author's personality through his words in Philadelphia, America's birthplace. stone, Landerville and Red Deer). and turns of phrase. At "Do Your Own Heritage" kiosk computer stations, visitors can choose a As Canada and the Ukrainian com­ heritage from up to 19 ethnic groups listed. If a visitor chooses Ukrainian, for munity celebrate the centenary of example, the computer will provide a free printout of Ukrainian sites in Ukrainian settlement in Canada, the Philadelphia that are easily accessible to visitors. The 20th choice is an publication of this book is well-timed. "Ethnic Sampler" selected from the other 19 groups. From the printout, Even though other families may have visitors can design their own heritage tours. come from other villages and regions, and settled in different areas of the The 19 ethnic heritages included in the program are African American, prairies, there is a common experience Baltic states (Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian), British Isles (British, that binds them ail (Continued on page 15) (Continued on page 14) No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 Thoughts and afterthoughts: Kiev Music Fest '91 by Virko Baley KIE\ — Festivals, like journeys, even the best, are unpredictable. They are never what one expects. Together with great highs and unexpected discoveries, one experiences frustrations, disappointments. One appreciated constant, however, was the delightful weather: sunny, generally warm, the breeze gentle. Although the majority of the concerts took place as planned, the opening had to be changed due to a scheduling conflict with the conclusion of the 50-year commemorations of Babyn Yar. A few of the foreign guests did not receive their visas on time. A few cancelled at the last moment. All that was normal and expected. But given the breadth and depth of the event it was remarkable how much of what was planned did occur. Let me state from the outset that this narrative will be primarily a series of impressions, and not a complete and total listing. A detailed account would be a mere cataloguing. Thus, I write now with the memory still fresh, trusting it to give this narrative a correct shape, and to somehow find the right words for the immense profusion of data that has collected in my head. The "facts" are as accurate as I can remember them — thus subject to future correction. Since the main interest is in music and the men and women who write and perform it, and the Marian and Iwanna Kots Composition Competition that was inaugurated this year and has immediately become the heart and magnet of the Festival, I've decided to devote each section to a general theme. I will address three aspects of the festival: (a) the festival itself, its main guests and highlights and its sponsors, (b) The Marian and Virko Baley conducts the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra during the festival. Iwanna Kots Composition Competition and (c) its potential future and its needs. Such an event in western countries would run into field, and to establish distribution for future coopera­ hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not over a million tive ventures. Special thanks must go to Kobasniuk Kiev Music Fest 91 or two. With the new economic realities within Travel Inc. for providing as their donation a ticket for Ukraine (and the rest of USSR as well) the Com­ the brilliant American trombonist Miles Anderson, The Second International Ukrainian Music Festi­ posers' Union could no longer rely on government from New York to Kiev and back. val, now better known as Kiev Music Fest '91, was held sponsorship. Thus, private sponsors had to be found. The decision was also made to print a bilingual in Kiev from October 5-12. It was established by the And they were found, both in Ukraine and abroad. program book and, since that is still problematical in Composers' Union of Ukraine in 1990 to be an annual The principal sponsor of the Festival was Craine Ukraine, to do it in the United States. The bilingual event. The decision to have a Festival occurred the International Trading. They riot only contributed the program was printed by Marian Kots. Invaluable minute Ukraine declared its first "sovereignty" about bulk of the ruble costs, but also held a press conference assistance in translating and computer inputing was two years ago. As that decision pertained to the at their headquarters, arranged for Moscow Televi­ providing by Anna Melnyk, Sofia Kachor and Halyna festival,, it meant that the Composers' Union of sion News to cover the closing concert and hired a Hryn, all three from Winnipeg, Canada. Ukraine could now inaugurate such an event without dirigible, on which was written. "Kiev Music Fest'91," One aspect of such an international event is to have asking Moscow for permission. At first, it was to fly the friendly skies of Kiev the week of the festival a broad cross section of the international community suggested that it be a biennial I felt strongly, however, Other sponsors included the International and present. This is not only to give them the chance to that it should be annual, since the main purposes of the National Festivals in Ukraine "Goloseyevo," The meet with the Ukrainian community, its music and festival were to raise awareness of Ukraine in the "Dnipro" Association and the Konvet Corporation in culture, but to give the local population a chance to world community, introduce Ukrainian music to Uzhhorod. A number of individuals, organizations and meet and exchange ideas with those working at the international audiences and redevelop Kiev as the businesses contributed to pay a variety of additional forefront of music. Many problems still exist in being great cultural center of Eastern Europe. Ultimately, costs that could only be paid with hard currency. They able to carry out this part of the festival, but the main annual was agreed upon. The first such festival, "Kiev included Air France, Redex Packaging Corporation one is money. Most that were asked were happy to Music Fest ^90," concentrated on the music of the (Chicago, Illinois), Marta Farionand Ihor Wyslotsky, contribute their services, but expected to have their Ukrainian diaspora. That theme was more fully owners; Vladimir and Luba Palashewsky, Josef and expenses paid for. The Festival Committee was able to developed in April of 1991 by a festival in Lviv that Stefania Porajko, Michael and Roxolana Yarymovych, provide everything needed in Kiev, but airfare from was devoted exclusively to that theme. Irene Stecura, Maria Tershakovec, Roman Havryliak, the United States, France or Italy was the problem. For this hard currency was needed and limited the The "Kiev Music Fest 91" program was grander in Hryhoriy Zarytsky and Zenia Logush, as well as an anonymous patron. An active part was also taken by number of possible invitations. The following is a the scope of contemporary international and Ukrai­ partial listing of the more important names and nian music, than the first. In addition, it marked the Roman Mac, who brought with him to the festival a number of musical accessories as gifts. He hopes he ensembles that did arrive: from the United States, year's most prominent music anniversaries connected (Continued on page 10) with the names of Mozart and Prokofiev. "The will be able to establish cooperative ventures in this Festival included over 22 concerts: seven symphonic, nine chamber, three choral, as well as concerts with a special theme, such as, "An Evening of the Contem­ porary Quartet," "An Evening of Piano Duets," etc. The festival concerts presented the music of compos­ ers from many countries the United States, Canada, England, France, Japan, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Czecho-Slovakia, Poland, Russia, Armenia, Azer- baidzhan and Turkmenia. A significant part of the program was the music of approximately 50 Ukrai­ nian composers. The best performing artists of Ukraine had been invited to participate in the Festival. These included seven symphony orchestras (The State Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, the Symphony Orchestra of the Kiev Opera Theater of T. H. Shevchenko, the Dniepropetrovske Symphony Orchestra, Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra, Kiev State Children's Music Theater Symphony Orchestra, Ukrainian National Popular Music Orchestra) and the Kiev Chamber Orchestra, Kiev Camerata, various choral and instrumental ensembles, and soloists. The festival also hosted foreign music stars, the winners of the roost prestigious competitions in the USA, Brazil, Germany, France and Czecho-Slovakia. Trombonist Miles Anderson, Virko Baley and Donald Erb at Kiev Fest '91. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1991 ^___ No. 46

inferior piano, the French pianist Michel Berott "Concertanta" (1979) and Oleksiy Skrypnyk for Thoughts... quickly proved his elegant and refined pianism. Symphony (1988). Each received S750. (Continued from page 9) Ukrainian composers were very well represented. The jury also inaugurated and awarded the first Donald Erb, composer, Mr. Anderson, trombonist, jnHcTtncrby aiiHipnrer^artinn. the nrizewinninp works "Kiev Music Fest '91 Prizes" to the following David Eaton, conductor (Music Director of New York of Levko Koiodub, Oleksiy Skrypnyk and Volodymyr composers: Yevhen Stankovych, Valentyn Sylvestrov, City Symphony); from France: Michel Beroff, pianist, Zubytsky met with much approval, especially Ko- Ivan Karabyts and Valentyn Bibik. All the prizes, in Delphine Koliot, soprano, Michel Liapleni, baritone, lodub's Symphony No. 3 "In the Style of Ukrainian addition to cash awards, will also have recording and Chamber Chorus of the City of Seintes; from Canada: Baroque." Also one should mention the Ukrainian publication contracts attached to them. Erato Records Luba and Ireneus Zuk, duo-pianists;from Armenia: premiere of Leonid Hrabovsky's "La Mer,"as well as of France has agreed to release on CD a representa­ Avet Terteryan, composer; from Azerbaidzhan: seminal works by Myroslav Skoryk (who tied for the tive part of the awarded composers; other aspects of Faradzh Karayev, composer; from Russia: Georgiy first prize with Koiodub), Lesia Dychko, Valentyn the prizes are being negotiated at this time. Dmitriev, composer; from Turkmenia: Chary Nury- Sylvestrov, Ivan Karabyts and Valentyn Bibyk. Conclusion mov, composer; from Poland: Roman Rewakowicz, The Marian and I wanna Kots Composition Competition First of all, the readers must be made aware that not composer; from Holland: Otto Ketting, composer. everything notable has been included in this report. It would be impossible to list or discuss the Unquestionably, one of the focal points of the Space limitations do not allow it. hundreds of works that were performed during the Festival was the inauguration of the Marian and Kiev Music Fest 91 has tremendous potential for Festival, but here are some highlights: One of the main Iwanna Kots Composition Competition. This compe­ disseminating Ukrainian culture and informing events was the premiere of Yevhen Stankovych's tition is now planned for the next three years, this first Ukrainians of the cutting edge activities in the world. "Requiem" ("Kaddish") for tenor, bass, chorus and being a retrospective competition open to all compos­ --But it needs financial help, which at this point the orchestra on poems by Dmytro Pavlychko, part of the ers living within the boundaries of the USSR. Each government is either unable or possibly unwilling to 50-year commemoration of the tragedy of Babyn Yar. composer could submit one symphonic work written supply. What are the monies needed for? Primarily to This work was performed three times, the first time on between the years 1960 and 1990 inclusively. The jury pay for expenses for providing transportation for October 5 at Babyn Yar, and the second two times at that was selected was the following: co-chairs Donald visiting artists, for providing proper recording the Shevchenko Opera and Ballet Theater. The Erb (USA) and Georgiy Dmitriev (Russia) and equipment and supplies to document the Festival and performers were the Symphony Orchestra of Kiev — members Avet Tertervan (Armenia), Faradzh Ka­ to make the tapes available to radio stations the world Shevchenko Opera and Ballet, Volodymyr Kozhu- rayev (Azerbaidzhan), Chary Nurymov (Turkmenia), over, and to publish appropriate PR materials so that khar, music director and conductor, The State Chorus and Vyacheslav Blimov (Ukraine). Executive coordi­ all information can be properly disseminated. Kiev "Dumka," Yevhen Savchuk, music director and nator of the composition competition was Mr. Baley. Music Fest has the potential of becoming a window to conductor, Stepan Fitsych, tenor, Mykola Shopsha, For some reason, most likely due to the novelty and the West for many countries of the Soviet Union, and bass. This 80-minute work brought the house down. newness of such an event, only 12 works were thus become a conduit of immense importance — a The presentation and performances were superb. submitted. The preliminary jury chose 6 of the works role that Moscow was supposed to play, but in reality The Ukrainian premiere of Donald Erb's "Trombone to be performed during the festival as the final round. did but rarely. I still maintain, however, that the most Concerto," performed by trombonist Mr. Anderson The final vote was taken by the jury on the closing day immediate need is to insure that important composers with the Lviv Philharmonic, Virko Baley conducting, of the concert and the following winners were and performing ensembles will begin to see Ukraine proved to be the most intriguing piece of the Festival declared: Tied for first place: Levko Koiodub for via Kiev Music Fest as an important center for their for the Kiev audiences. Mr. Anderson's performance Symphony No. 3 "In the Style of Ukrainian Baroque" activities. This will result in breaking down the still was sensational. His mastery of the many avant-garde (1980) and Myroslav Skoryk for Concerto for powerful sense of isolation that pervades Ukraine. techniques that the piece requires made a powerful Orchestra, "Carpathian" (1972). Each received S1,750. Lack of contact and lack of first hand knowledge must impression on listeners: as one composer told me after There was no second place awarded. Tied for third be overcome, and in this various individuals, organi­ the performance, "We have never heard a player like place were: Volodymyr Zubytsky for Symphony No. 2 zations and businesses can be of enormous help. him." Another work that provoked a tumultuous response was the Ukrainian premiere of "Symphony No. 3"by Armenian composer Avet Terteryan. The perfor­ mance was by the State Academic Symphony Orches­ tra of the Ukrainian SSR, Ihor Blazhkov, music direc­ tor, although the concert on which this piece was performed was conducted by Volodymyr Sirenko. The symphony is a primordial hymn to the glory of sound. It is a powerful and evocative work, whose additional appeal is the use by Terteryan of two Armenian folk instruments, zurna and duduk, performed by specially imported soloists Araik Bakhtykyan and Armen Kazaryan. A surprise hit of the festival was the concert performed by the Dnipropetrovske Symphony Orchestra. Its music director Vyacheslav Blimov captivated the audience, and the orchestra is proving to be one of the best and most dynamic organizations in Ukraine. The Ukrainian debut of the American conductor David Eaton impressed both orchestra members and audience. In spite of having to perform Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 4 on an Myroslav Skoryk Levko Koiodub

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campaign urging Mikhail Gorbachev Bishop... to legalize the Ukrainian Catholic Church prior to his historic visit with (Continued from page 4) Pope John Paul II. lie Church," an English-language On June 25, 1990, Cardinal Myro- booklet which effectively brought the slav Ivan Lubachivsky appointed plight of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Losten his personal emissary Church to the attention of bishops for the Relief and Development of and churchmen throughout the the Ukrainian Catholic Church in United States. Additional responsi­ Ukraine. bilities were given him in 1964 as In August, Bishop Losten was comptroller of the archdiocese, as named a member of the Ad Hoc consultor and as member of the Committee of the National Confer­ Archdiocesan Building Commission. ence of Catholic Bishops Aid to He was instrumental in the con­ Liberated Churches of Central and struction of Ascension Manor, a Eastern Europe and was sent on a 13- senior citizen housing complex in day fact-finding trip to Moscow, Philadelphia. Upon its completion, Vilnius, Riga, Minsk and Lviv. he became the first president of the On December 9, 1990, Bishop complex. Losten, as a religious leader in the During the same period, he also Ukrainian Catholic community in^ headed the Archdiocesan Informa­ the United States, was among 101 tion Bureau and was executive direc­ U.S. citizens who were awarded the tor of the Archdiocesan Insurance Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his Commission. In recognition of these Bishop Losten points to a list of Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund contri­ notable contribution to the Ameri­ accomplishments he was raised to the can national identity while pre­ rank of Papal Chaplain with the title butors. the Board of Trustees of St, Basil serving the distinct values and of monsignor in 1968. In that Same tor of the archeparchy. While in this heritage of his ancestors. year, he was responsible for the post, he established the priests' College, and member of the Board of planning and coordination of, and senate and instituted the priests' Trustees of Sacred Heart University the logistics involved in Cardinal pension plan. in Bridgeport. Josyf Slipyj's first tour of Ukrainian On September 22, 1977, Bishop To encourage greater participa­ YEVSHAN Catholic parishes and communities Losten was named Bishop of the tion of youth in the Ukrainian in the United States. Diocese of Stamford and was in­ Catholic Church as well as to en­ UKRAINIAN At the age of 40, Monsignor Los- stalled as its third ordinary on De­ courage greater communication, Bish­ ІРЇПиХНІ ENTERTAINMENT ten was appointed a bishop. The cember 7, 1977, by his predecessor, op Losten hosted two Youth for 4EBUIAHJ CENTER Most Reverend Luigi Raimondi, Metropolitan-Archbishop Joseph Christ gatherings in 1985 and 1990. THIS WEEK'S PRODUCT apostolic delegate to the United Schmondiuk of Philadelphia. In 1986 Bishop Losten founded the States, announced on May 4, 1971, On March 5, 1980, Bridgeport, English and Ukrainian language that on March 24, 1971, His Holi­ Conn.'s Sacred Heart University and bimonthly diocesan newspaper, The ness, Pope Paul VI had appointed its Center for Ethnic Studies con­ Sower. Yavir Monsignor Losten to the episcopate ferred an honorary Doctor of Laws In 1987-1988 he worked to pro­ degree on Bishop Losten "in recog­ Volume 3 as the titular Bishop of Arcadiopolis mote the Millennium of Christianity Ukraine's most popular male nition of his efforts in helping to and auxiliary to the Archbishop of in Ukraine, staffing a full-time quartet singing traditional Philadelphia for Ukrainians. 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more than to his own/1 good will in releasing Cardinal Josyf now looks forward to attending regular Metropolitan.., Not as far as Archpriest Semen Izyk Slipy. Up until that point, the issue was meetings there with his brother bishops (Continued from page 4) is concerned. Appointed editor of Pro­ too sensitive for any of the bishops to in Ukraine and in the diaspora. tic fumble. Soon, the Rev. Hermaniuk's gress, the Winnipeg-based Ukrainian- handle." "It's a miracle, like the one revealed career took off with a meteoric rise. Five English weekly newspaper in 1958, by "That day all of the bishops attending by the Virgin Mary when she appeared years after his episcopal consecration, the metropolitan, he gives his boss high Vatican ЇІ learned first-hand that we to the children at Fatima (Portugal in he succeeded Archbishop Ladyka and marks for accessibility. had no official voice, but that day 1917). She said that communism would was installed as Canada's first Ukrai­ "Every time I need advice, I go to him the whole church listened to our voice." perish in Russia without any great nian Catholic metropolitan. and he supports me. And when As a result, Pope John XXIII sent a suffering or bloodshed. And, it has." someone gives him good advice, he will delegation to Moscow and, on Feb­ While Archbishop Hermaniuk Metropolitan Hermaniuk considers respect that and will continue to come ruary 10, 1963, Metropolitan Slipij worked to build a church consisting of his life and career to have been to you for more." arrived in Rome. "I remember the three distinct waves of Ukrainian closely linked to divine intervention. Bishcp Jerome Chimy, head of the feeling I had when we all walked into the immigrants, the Vatican took notice of "During my darkest moments, I would Ukrainian Catholic eparchy of New Second Session...You could hear a pin his leadership skills. Pope John XXIII always say, Lord, it's absolutely up to Westminster, B.C. credits Metropolitan drop." invited him to participate in the historic you what I will do. Relief came in Hermaniuk's close ties with the Vatican Vatican II process, in which he first The move gave the Winnipeg knowing that I was trying to do what I with forging progress within his own astounded, then rallied the world's hierarch Vatican clout. A 1965 thought was his will." bishops to his concept of collegiality church. "We are a minority within the doctrinal explanation during the final and internal church democracy. Roman Catholic Church and I think session of Vatican II resulted in the His next career move will likely Dr. Stella Hryniuk, a history profes­ Archbishop Hermaniuk's good public revocation of a long-standing follow the path of retirement. Although sor at the University of Manitoba in relations skills ensured that our voice excommunication between the pope speculation points to a possible plum Winnipeg, says that Metropolitan was heard." and the Orthodox patriarch of awaiting the longtime Ukrainian Hermaniuk gave the Ukrainian Sometimes that has meant becoming Constantinople. More recently, the Catholic archbishop of Winnipeg with Catholic Church in Canada a polish. a thorn in the side, as Dr. Hryniuk Permanent Synod of Bishops has some Vatican commission, his sights are "All the pioneering work had already suggests, especially to members of the accepted his proposed chapter of family more modest. been done for him. He put the finishing Roman Curia. "Here you have this rights and support for his idea of an "I would like to preach and maybe touches on." eastern-rite bishop who has always kept elected collegial body of bishops may teach at a university," he says. He's also Metropolitan Wasyl Fedak, primate a Ukrainian perspective in all of his one day become reality. thinking about accepting an offer from of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of stands." But Metropolitan Hermaniuk's glo­ the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Canada, agrees that his Ukrainian That voice was heard as far back as bal church campaign is far from over. Institute of Eastern Christian Studies Catholic counterpart's success has been 1962 when, as chairman of the Ukrai­ These days, his attention is increasingly at Ottawa's Saint Paul University to based on insightful discretion. "He's nian Catholic delegation attending directed towards Ukraine. Just two edit "Logos," a theological quarterly he very diplomatic and probably gets away Vatican II, Metropolitan Hermaniuk years ago, the archbishop felt safe founded 41 years ago. with many things because he's not decried the absence of the head of their enough to return to his homeland after a "I'm available to be anywhere at bombastic," he says. "He's very smooth, own church. 51-year absence. Two years later, he anytime." he knows how to deal with people." In an 1987 interview,, Metropolitan But where Archbishop Hermaniuk Hermaniuk recalled that the Russian forged friendly ties with other churches, Orthodox patriarch was allowed to OVERSEAS STAFFING members of his own flock sometimes attend but the Soviet Union refused to accused him of overlooking their needs. release the then-imprisoned Ukrainian WARSAW - KIEV - GERMANY - MOSCOW "The more educated appreciated where Catholic Archbishop-Major Josyf he was coming from," explains Slipij of Lviv. Metropolitan Fedak. "Ordinary people, "We printed (a letter) in (Rome's) The rapidly changing trading environment and our success in Eastern European and the former U.S.S.R. markets requires us to staff our existing and new offices. perhaps, saw him as more intellect than daily newspaper, II Journale D'ltalia, REQUIREMENTS: We seek applicants with a great deal of personal initiative and a pastor, who catered to the Latin-rite on November 22, 1962, calling for capacity to deal with complex and rapidly changing environments. Minimum absentee ballots. "Due to current eco­ qualifications include an undergraduate degree, U.S. or Canadian citizenship (or eligibility for same), and prior business experience; good administrative and nomic conditions in Ukraine, this Committee encourages... communication skills with excellent English; a fair understanding of Ukrainian and referendum must be self-funded, write (Continued from page 3) the willingness to bring the Ukrainian skills to a professional business level with the committee members on the ballot no legal basis in Ukraine,"he comment­ in 6 months. blanks. ed. These positions offer challenging opportunities and generous benefits to qualified The DAHCUR list of committee "I think that the energies of this ad applicants who want to help Ukraine transform into a modern nation. Overseas members includes the religious hierachy hoc committee could have been directed assignments with salary commensurate. 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of a person from the middle class. The and language as a starting point. Fellow names on microfiches. Local churches Tracing... practice, Mr. Picknicki suggests, was historian Frances Swyripa and he have are also available to assist with a family (Continued from page 8) initiated by Kievan Metropolitan Petro also co-authored a basic text for Ukrai­ search. Mohyla, who dispatched clergy to nian family research titled, "Sources for Ms. Geary finds this centennial year names were used in Ukraine. People were record births, baptisms, marriages and Researching Family History," publish­ especially appropriate to pursue one's identified by their father as in, "Taras, deaths. ed by the Canadian Institute of Ukrai­ genealogy. "It says I care about those son of Pavlo." Nicknames developed "Born-again" or "new wave" Ukrai­ nian Studies in Edmonton. family members who had the guts and and soon, surnames appeared in legal nians, as Ms. Geary refers to similar Numerous genealogical groups a- courage to leave everything behind, go documents. identity-seekers,also have other venues bound throughout Canada and should to a strange land in search of a better life These assignments were first accord­ to pursue. University of Alberta Prof. be contacted. The Ukrainian Genealo­ for themselves, their family and me." ed to the upper classes. By the 16th and John Paul Himka, who also addressed gical and Historical Society of Canada Some contacts for family root-seek­ 17th centuries, profession and occupa­ her conference, recommends a quick in Calgary both collects names and ing include the Ukrainian Village Re­ tion would help Jetermine the last name study of Ukraine's history, geography helps trace them. gistry, Box 42038; South Oak, P.O.; On a more global scale, the Church of Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6S6; tel.: (604) Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 321-5453 and in Ukraine: AHRAF, vul. (Mormons), based on Salt Lake City, Martovycha 2; 290005 Lviv, Ukraine, Utah, has an inventory of 100 million tel.: 72-30-63. Discovering... The fine cover illustration is a water- color by Tania Misijuk (of Crestwood, (Continued from page 8) N.Y.) of Mr. Picknicki's great-grand­ If you are not able to trace your own parents, Mykhailo and Magdalena ІЗ ЛЬВОВА family tree, the experiences of this Morski, taken from a very old photo­ family enable you to imagine what graph. A selected bibliography of pioneer life was like for your own sources and a list of contributors appear ancestors. These are not cut and dry at the end. dates, places and facts. These are The book would have benefited from human experiences, with all their joys, a full-page map of Ukraine and the sorrows, and hardships. ancestral villages (instead of the smaller maps), as well as a map of the Lac du BUY U.S. Bonnet area homesteads. Maybe in the SAVINGS BONDS second edition? Or does the young For the current rate call... author also have other books in mind? 1-800-US-BONDS This reviewer hopes he does. 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Reflections... is capable of helpinp fUkrainej out of Гввоавос this state." (Continued from page 7) But Mr. Kravchuk went home with­ ATTENTION NEW JERSEY INSUREDS!!! What else could Ukraine have offered out any Western government having Is your auto insurance presently in the JUA or MTF? the West? Minorities will not be perse­ recognized Ukraine's independence. Think you're overpaying for your policy? cuted. Nuclear arsenals will be destroy­ Was his trip a failure? No. He spoke Can't get that good service you need 6t deserve? ed under international supervision and eloquently, forthrightly and rationally Then we are the one you are looking for!!! in cooperation with other nuclear about the most pressing concerns va­ DON'T WAIT OR HESITATE powers in the region. An independent rious naysayers have raised against CALL US TODAY!!! judiciary will be set up. A convertible recognizing Ukraine's independence Ukrainian currency will be issued. and its integration into a common ALEXANDER E. SMAL 8t CO. European homeland. Ukraine will assume its share of the all- Hordynsky, Pastushenko, Smal union debt and has passed a law protect­ If the West listens, well and good. If it INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE ing foreign investment. does not, it won't matter much. Mr. Kravchuk speaks for his country when (201) 761-7500 FAX: (201) 761-4918 And, perhaps most importantly, this he says, "We will be independent nation of 52 million "clever and in­ because we want to be." Most Ukrai­ ІК^^^н^иф^^^^^^^^^^иОме^^^^А^ dustrious" people, the fifth largest nians will confirm that by voting for country in Europe, has not simply gone independence on December 1 with or begging for aid. "No foreign injections without our blessing. The "CHORNOMORTSI" will rejuvenate our inefficient eco­ Will the West finally recognize U- Plast Fraternity nomy," said Chairman Kravchuk, for kraine? Canada has promised to. It "we have to solve our problems our­ should. If not now, then after December cordially selves...but external business assistance 1. No more excuses. invites everyone Some sources... to their (Continued from page 8) Scottish, Welsh), Chinese, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Japanese, 10th ANNUAL Jewish, Korean, Latino (Puerto Rican, Central and South American), Native American, Polish, Portuguese, Southeast Asian, Swedish and Ukrainian. A "Do Your Own Heritage" station is housed at the following sites: MORSKY BALL Philadelphia Visitors Center, 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard; Independence National Historical Park Visitors Center, 3rd and Chestnut Friday, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29, 1991 Streets; The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, 7th Street between Chestnut Starting at 9 p.m. and Market Streets; and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 13th and Locust Streets. Ramada Hotel, Route ю, East Hanover, N J.

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November 17 Christmas trees and dolls will be held at PREVIEW OF EVENTS Valley Bank Center, 201 N. Central Ave. NEW YORK: The Lysenko String Quar­ (at Van Buren Street). The event is open tet and Laryssa Krupa will perform a information, call the church at (201) 539- included. For further information, call every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with program of Beethoven, Shostakovich, 2141, or Ms. Krupa, (201) 539-4937. Рохоїапз Misilo, (201) 376-4807. special noontime programs on weekdays, Wasyl Barvinsky and Mykoia Lysenko LAS VEGAS: The Rev. Innocent December 2 -18. A special "make 'n take" at St. Paul's Chapel, Broadway and November 23 Lotocky, Bishop of the Ukrainian ornament and card program will be held Fulton St. (near Chinatown, City Hall Catholic Church of the St. Nicholas on December 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Park and the World Trade Center). The EAST HANOVER, N J.: Virlana Tkacz Diocese in Chicago, will celebrate the Besides Ukrainian, there will be more program will start at 7 p.m.; tickets are will give a lecture on "The Ukrainian divine liturgy at St. Joseph Husband of than 30 other cultures represented. For S10. Theater and Les Kurbas"at the Ramada Mary Church, 7260 West Sahara Ave. further information, call Jo Ann John­ Hotel. Cocktails will be at 7:30 p.m. and He will be assisted by the Rev. Joseph son, Valley Bank Center Concourse NEW YORK: The "Charivny Struny" the lecture will begin at 8 p.m. Donation Chupil from Phoenix, Ariz. After the Events Coordinator, (602) 221-1005. bandura ensemble, composed of 12 is S10, S5 for students. The evening is service there will be a dinner at the home young bandurists (ages 9-12) from U- sponsored by the Ukrainian American of Mr. and Mrs. Nestor Wasylyn at 7030 December 5 kraine, will perform at the Ukrainian Professionals and Business Persons West Darby. For further information, National Home, 140 Second Ave. at 2:30 Association of New York and New call Mary Piz, (702) 878-3280, or Vera TORONTO: Yevhen Slupsky, Ph.D: p.m. Jersey. Wasylyn, (702) 873-9182 candidate, Institute of Linguistics, U- krainian Academy of Sciences, will give a November 19 BETHESDA, Md.: Washington's Ridna WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Medicus presentation on "Perspectives on the Shkola will hold a book bazaar at Ensemble, singing doctors from Lviv, Dynamics of Ukrainian-English Lan­ HARTFORD, Conn.: The Medicus Westland Intermediate School, 5511 will perform at St. John the Baptist guage Interference" at the Board Room, Ensemble of Lviv, singing doctors from Massachusetts Ave. from 11 a.m. to 1 Ukrainian Catholic Church, Route 10 Multicultural History Society of Onta­ Ukraine, will perform at the Ukrainian p.m. There will be new, used, language and Jefferson Rd. at 5 p.m. rio, 43 Queen's Park Crescent E., at 4-6 National Home, 961 Weathersfield Ave. and children's books available, as well as p.m. For further information, call (416) November 29 978-3332. at 8 p.m. videotapes. WARREN, Mich.: The Metropolitan Detroit Ukrainian Bandurist Tour Fund November 21 NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scien­ Raising Committee, in conjunction with Visas... tific Society will host a lecture by Laryssa the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus invites NEW YORK: The Medicus Ensemble, Onyshkevych of the Princeton Research everyone to a bandurist film viewing at (Continued from page 1) singing doctors from Lviv, will perform Center on "Professional Actors or Jesters 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural cities, the plans remain on hold, he at the Ukrainian National Home, 140 in the works of Mykhailo Hrushevsky"at Center, 26601 Ryan Rd. The film is 5 p.m. at 63 Fourth Ave., between 9th added. Second Ave. at 7 p.m. "Apostoly Bandury," directed by Tatiana and 10th Streets. According to Mr. Kyryk, travelers to Mahar with screenplay by Stanyslav Ukraine may also ask their sponsoring November 22 Lazebnyk and Ms. Mahar, who will November 24 organizations (organizations that have present the film. The film is based on the issued them the invitation) to amend MORRISTOWN, N.J.: The Nova 1991 Bandurist Concert Tour, and pro­ Chamber Ensemble will play at 8 p.m. at NEWARK, N.J.: There will be a duced in Kiev by the Ukraina Video their visas to include travel to other the Church of the Assumption, 91 Maple Christmas bazaar sponsored by the Corporation. Admission is free, and republics of the former Soviet Union. Ave. James Schlefer, Laryssa Krupa and Mothers' Club of St. John's Ukrainian coffee and sweets will be served. Is there a possibility that once a the Lysenko String Quartet will perform Catholic School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in November 30 traveler arrives in Kiev with all the Mozart's Flute Quartet in D major, the Church hall, St. John the Baptist necessary documents, he will be refused Wasyl Barvinsky's Piano Quintet and Ukrainian Catholic Church, 719 Sanford CLEVELAND: "Ridna Shkola" School String Quartets of Shostakovich (No. 7) Ave. Arts and crafts, ceramics, works of of Ukrainian Studies will hold a dance in a visa? "Every country has the and Brahms (No. 2). For further art, a raffle and a coffee hour will be the Astrodome at St. Josaphat'sat 7 p.m. right to refuse a traveler entry," said Mr. The graduating class will be presented at Kyryk. "But today, Ukraine's Foreign 8 p.m. and the "Romen" group will Ministry decides all consular questions, provide the music. Tickets are S20 for jncluding multiple entry," he added. FRATERNAL adults and S12 for students. "It is doubtful that travelers would be December 1 - December 27 refused a visa when in Kiev, unless there PHOENIX, Ariz.: The 11th annual is some kind of criminal record. The INSURANCE ACCOUNTANT days of the black list are gone," he Christmas festival of international Degreed Accountant with working knowledge of statutory accounting principles and concluded. experience in putting together insurance company quarterly and annual reports. Posi­ tion requires knowledge of a computerized general ledger system and the ability to j create and analyze management reports. Ukrainian Museum celebrates 15th anniversary Salary is commensurate with experience. Good benefits. Pleasant working conditions. NEW YORK - The Ukrainian Mu­ performer and music advisor to the seum will celebrate its 15th anniversary director. An avid chamber music player, Send resume to: on Sunday, December l,atTheHelmsley he has performed with the Hillyer- Alexander Blahitka Place Hotel, 455 Madison Ave. Lucarelli-Hrynkiw Trio, the New Ame­ The festive event will begin with a rican Trio, the Audubon Quartet, and Ukrainian National Association wine reception, to be followed by a Contrasts. He is currently a member of 30 Montgomery Street luncheon and a musical program fea­ the Piano Faculty at Wilkes University Jersey City, N.J. 07302 turing guest artists bass Paul Plishka, and director of the New York branch of pianist Thomas Hrynkiw and the "Pro- the Ukrainian Music Institute. min" vocal ensemble. Prof. Albert Kipa The vocal ensemble "Promin" under will act as master of ceremonies. A the direction of Bohdanna Wolansky donation of S100 per person is request­ has been in existence for 18 years. The ed. Reservations should be made ensemble performs a widely varied through the museum by November 20; repertoire, from simple folk songs to Addtoyour tel.: (212) 228-0110, fax: (212) 228-1947. complex modern compositions, striving The featured artists at the event for purity of style, accuracy of execu­ video collection! include Mr. Plishka, who has been a tion and depth of interpretation. leading member of the Metropolitan Opera roster since 1967. He has also Dr. Albert Kipa, who will act as ПИС МИКИТА appeared regularly with major opera master of ceremonies, is professor of companies in North America and foreign languages and literature at Mykyte, the Fox Europe. Mr. Hrynkiw participates an­ Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Penn. This two-act musical, with colorful costumes, contemporary nually in the Newport Music Festival as beat and dancing, is based on Ivan Franko's famous poem Mykyta, the Fox (1890). Written primarily for youngsters, Mria plane on exhibit in Newark the fable and its memorable characters continue to be en­ joyed by all generations and ages. It is a satire with animal NEWARK, N.J. - The Antonov The exhibit will be open from 10 characters, exposing eternal human frailties in many social 225 Mria, the world's largest air­ a.m. to 4 p.m. at Newark Interna­ plane, is on exhibit at Newark Inter­ tional Airport, North Terminal, En­ and political situations and societies, including the recent national Airport from November 11 trance Door 2. Admission is S10 for Soviet one. Recommended for youngsters and adults. to November 25. It will then take off adults, S5 for children under 10, and S^nOOtiSD to deliver 150 tons of medical sup­ free for children under five. There are plies to three Children of Chornobyl also special school rates. All pro­ L9\J plus Postage G Handling Relief Fund hospitals in Lviv, ceeds will go towards buying addi­ Kharkiv and Kiev. tional medical supplies and the most To order call Toll Free from USA or Canada needed medicine, asparaginase, for The exhibit aboard this unique treating leukemia. Ukrainian-built plane will feature its S 800-458-0288 ЙИ 24-person crew, an art exhibit by For further information about the Peter Yemetz, artwork by children exhibit or the fund call (800) 231- Also available at the from the evacuated towns and a FUND, or the Airport Marriott video explaining the accident and its Press Room, (201) 623-0006, ext. Ukrainian Book Store in Edmonton. aftermath. 947.