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INSIDE:• Ukraine reacts to reports of Libyan connection — page 2. • Ambassador convenes meeting of Ukrainian American leaders — page 4. • Ukrainian carries torch in Olympic relay — page 5.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIV HE KRAINIANNo. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine CabinetT shake-up UDeputies make little progress Win adopting constitution by Marta Kolomayets reported that the left-wingers have agreed In the afternoon of June 19, however, Kyiv Press Bureau to about 80 percent of the articles in the the deputies did reach a compromise on in Ukraine continues constitutional draft; however, they intend to procedure, voting 218-80 with 11 absten- by Marta Kolomayets KYIV — Although the Parliament pose problems on articles that deal with tions to begin examining the draft article registered a quorum on June 19 for the Kyiv Press Bureau such issues of principle as language, by article beginning on Friday morning, second reading of the draft constitution, Ukrainian national symbols (flag and tri- June 21. The morning session (10 a.m. to KYIV – Vasyl Durdynets was named the deputies did not make much progress dent) and private ownership. noon) is scheduled to be a plenary meet- first deputy prime minister by President toward adopting a new fundamental law Another member of the left, Natalia Leonid Kuchma on June 18, continuing for the citizens of Ukraine. ing, with deputies breaking up into parlia- Vitrenko, argued that the deputies will the promised government shake-up that However, they promised to start exam- mentary groups and factions from 12:30 to have to take at least eight days to famil- began last week. Mr. Durdynets succeeds ining the document on June 21. 2 p.m. At 4 p.m. the council of factions — iarize themselves with a comparative Pavlo Lazarenko, who was appointed The legislators spent the morning ses- representing members of each group — is table of the draft constitution adopted in prime minister on May 28. sion on June 19 discussing the procedure to meet to discuss the draft document. Mr. Durdynets, 58, is no stranger to the for adopting the constitution in the second the first reading on June 4 and the ver- However, national-democratic and cen- Ukrainian political scene, having served as reading, with right-wing and centrist forces sion prepared for the second reading. trist forces place little faith in the Supreme a deputy in Parliament since 1991. He was insisting that the draft law be examined as a This newly revised version takes into Council’s power to adopt a new constitu- a member of the legislature’s presidium “whole,” which would enable the draft to account comments, remarks and recom- tion and, according to Serhiy Teleshun, (heading the Committee on Defense and be adopted in one day. Left-wing forces, mendations made by parliamentary head of the domestic policy service of the State Security until 1994) and later the including Communist Party leader Petro deputies and incorporated into the draft presidential administration, deputies may Parliament’s first deputy chairman Symonenko, advocated adopting the con- by members of the ad hoc committee turn to President Leonid Kuchma with a (March-December 1994). He was also the stitution article by article (161 articles), headed by Mykhailo Syrota. request that the draft document be submit- deputy minister of interior of the which would enable them to discuss each Mr. Syrota said his committee had ted to a national referendum. Ukrainian SSR from 1978 to 1991. point separately, and drag out the process received more than 5,700 comments from He did underscore, given Ukraine’s eco- Since December 1994, Mr. Durdynets, for weeks, if not months. the deputies; he noted the principles of nomic problems, that it would be preferable who was educated as a lawyer at Lviv Parliament Chairman Oleksander Moroz, the draft constitution, as adopted in the for the Supreme Council to adopt a new University and later became a colonel gen- who has used clever tactics to try to block first reading, remain the same, adding constitution, because a national referendum eral in the Soviet Army, was the deputy the adoption of the new constitution, told that most changes were in regard to would mean that the government would prime minister for security and emergency Interfax-Ukraine on June 18 that he thinks wording and style. need to spend funds it does not have. situations and headed the presidential coor- the constitutional process will take “another The ad hoc committee also submitted to During a press briefing at the presidential dinating committee on combating corrup- few weeks and will end in the adoption of the Supreme Council a draft resolution on administration on June 19, Mr. Teleshun tion and organized crime. the constitution by Parliament.” However, the procedure to review the draft constitu- told reporters that there are “about three or Also ousted from the government on he added, that is providing the Supreme tion, which provides for daily debates from four articles in the draft that may cause dif- June 18 was Finance Minister Petro Council’s work is not hampered in any way. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except ferences among the deputies.” He said these Hermanchuk, who had held this post Uryadoviy Kurier (Government Cour- Sundays until the document is adopted. since the final days of President Leonid ier), the Ukrainian government newspaper, This suggestion did not pass in Parliament. (Continued on page 18) Kravchuk’s administration. He was appointed on July 6, 1994, just days before Mr. Kravchuk lost to Mr. Kuchma in the presidential run-off. Mr. Elections in Russia portend Kyiv to build memorial Hermanchuk was recently reprimanded by President Kuchma for mishandling tough times for Ukraine for Orthodox patriarch the government wage debt crisis. KYIV — Acting Kyiv Mayor Mr. Hermanchuk has been replaced by by Marta Kolomayets that often the devil you know is safer than Oleksander Omelchenko has pledged Valentyn Koronevsky, 46, who until his Kyiv Press Bureau the devil you don’t. to build a memorial on the sidewalk new appointment served as the head of the Ukrainian government officials – outside the walls of St. Sophia Zaporizhzhia Oblast State Administration KYIV – No matter who wins the pres- though cautious in their statements – Cathedral where Patriarch Volodymyr Financial Department. idential race in Russia, Ukraine is headed continue to support Mr. Yeltsin for presi- of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church- A relative unknown in national poli- for some tough times with its northern dent. President Leonid Kuchma, who had Kyiv Patriarchate was buried nearly a tics, Mr. Koronevsky is a native of the neighbor, according to political observers declared his support of President Yeltsin year ago, Reuters reported on June 18. Odessa region (Izmail) and is an econo- in Kyiv. months before the election and endorsed Mr. Omelchenko has ordered city mist by profession. “It may become another watershed for Mr. Yeltsin at the recent CIS meeting in funds to be used for a marble monu- Mr. Koronevsky’s team has been joined Ukrainian-Russian relations,” said Petro Moscow, told reporters during a June 19 ment with a cross and columns on by Mykhailo Honcharuk, who was named Matiaszek, the director of the Council of news conference with Kyrgyz President the late patriarch’s grave in the pave- first deputy finance minister, succeeding Advisors to the Ukrainian Parliament, Askar Akayev in Kyiv that “it is good ment, according to Reuters. Mykola Sivulsky, who had worked in the who worries that even if President Boris that elections did take place in Russia, Approximately $71,000 (in karbo- Finance Ministry since late 1994. Yeltsin wins the run-off scheduled for despite all the forecasts.” vantsi) has been allocated. This Cabinet shuffling appears to be early July, Aleksandr Lebed, his new “This fact in itself is a great achieve- Mourners and church activists an attempt by Prime Minister Lazarenko secretary of the security council, may ment of Russian democracy,” he noted. were denied permission by the to get rid of former Prime Minister turn the tide in Russia from reforms and But, he did go on to say that “for national government last year to lay Yevhen Marchuk’s advisors and assis- democracy to national chauvinism. Ukraine, it would be better if the current the patriarch to rest on cathedral tants and replace them with his own peo- “The alliance between President Yeltsin policy was continued in Russia.” grounds, and riot police beat and ple in order to get economic and political and retired Gen. Lebed will increase the Crimean Prime Minister Arkadiy tear-gassed funeral participants, reforms moving. imperial pressure of the Russian leadership Demidenko told Interfax-Ukraine that Mr. among them members of However, as pointed out in a recent on Ukraine,” added Rukh Party leader Yeltsin’s victory is more favorable for Parliament and elderly women. article in the Eastern Economist, despite Vyacheslav Chornovil. Ukraine, explaining that “certain relations Mr. Omelchenko said the monu- President Kuchma’s claim that he is giv- “And this presents a great danger to have been developed and agreements have ment would be ready for the first ing Mr. Lazarenko a free hand in form- Ukraine, but the danger presented by been reached. If a new President comes, anniversary of the patriarch’s bur- ing the government, the president him- Gennadiy Zyuganov, the Communist they will have to start anew.” ial. “This is not an honored location self is deciding ministerial fates. leader (who captured 32 percent of the “Gen. Lebed’s third-place finish testifies for a Ukrainian patriarch,” he said. And yet, the blame for all economic vote, as compared to 35 percent for Mr. to the fact that many Russians are nostalgic “But we must try to correct this Yeltsin, 15 percent for Mr. Lebed and 7 disasters continues to fall on the shoul- about a ‘strong hand.’ But nowadays it is wrong. There is no other place to percent for Grigori Yavlinsky), is even put him in Kyiv.” (Continued on page 17) greater,” said Mr. Chornovil, pointing out (Continued on page 18) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 No. 25

Ukraine’s ambassador reacts NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS to reports of Libyan connection Ukraine restores Soviet-era border zone selves, while giving too little.” by Yaro Bihun that Ukraine “has always been and remains Gen. Grachev, whose dismissal had faithful to its international commitments.” KYIV — Parliament restored a been sought by Mr. Lebed and others for WASHINGTON – Ukrainian The United Nations imposed sanctions Soviet-era border control zone with spe- Ambassador to the United States Yuri many months, has been blamed for con- – including the prohibition of weapons cial powers for police to crack down on travening Mr. Yeltsin’s orders regarding Shcherbak called a recent press allega- transfers – against Libya in 1992, after attempts by illegal migrants to travel to tion about a “secret ‘strategic coopera- the Chechnya war on a number of occa- Libya refused to turn over two men the West, local media reported on June sions. (OMRI Daily Digest) tion’ relationship” between Ukraine and alleged to be responsible for the terrorist 18. Deputies approved amendments to Libya “complete nonsense.” bombing of Pam Am Flight 103 over laws giving police and border guards Chornobyl out of fuel money Responding to questions about the Scotland in 1988. authority to check individuals “giving June 10 Washington Times story during “Despite being in the grips of econom- cause for suspicion” and authorizing KYIV — Officials at the nuclear a news conference at the National Press ic privation,” Ambassador Shcherbak them to use weapons more often. power station that was the site of the Club, Ambassador Shcherbak called it said, “Ukraine has forsaken Libyan mar- “This law allows for more thorough world’s worst nuclear disaster 10 years “an outrageous lie and a provocation kets in order to scrupulously adhere to document checks,” People’s Deputy ago said on June 13 they had no money aimed at undermining the growing U.S.- the sanctions...(and) has never been cited Yuriy Kryzhsky, one of the measure’s to buy Russian fuel rods and may soon Ukraine partnership, friendship and or officially warned over violations of sponsors, told reporters. “Most people have to cut capacity or shut down. cooperation.” the Libya sanctions.” trying to enter Ukraine or pass through to “The station could soon be forced to He also suggested that the timing of Some private Ukrainian companies the West remain for a time in border stop. This could also affect safety, as you the article may have been designed to had tried to take part in railroad construc- areas to check them out.” Soviet border cannot operate reactors by shifting their undercut efforts to boost U.S. assistance tion project in Libya, he said, but regions had control zones up to 30 miles capacity up or down,” station spokesman to Ukraine, coming as it did during the stressed again that “Ukraine has no wide where foreigners needed special Valeriy Idelson said last week. Mr. Congressional debate over the foreign strategic cooperation with Libya.” permission to visit. Controls were tough- Idelson said the plant was owed $50 mil- assistance budget. On the contrary, he said, Ukraine has a est on western frontiers. lion in unpaid electricity bills. Two reac- Citing a “U.S. intelligence report” it comprehensive system of export controls Last year, 9,787 people, mostly from tors still functioning at the plant produce said it obtained, The Washington Times for non-proliferation of weapons of mass Southeast Asia, were caught trying to 5 percent of Ukraine’s electricity. stated that late last year President Leonid destruction and means of their delivery – cross Ukraine’s western border to Officials said earlier this year that short- Kuchma established a top-level commit- established with U.S. assistance – and, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. Numbers ages of fuel could shut down the plant, tee to oversee Ukraine’s strategic cooper- indeed, has prevented an attempted ship- are about the same this year, with groups but Russia maintained supplies and ation with Libya, “raising new fears ment of sensitive solid rocket fuel compo- of Kurds and Indian nationals stopped allowed it to keep operating. among U.S. officials that nuclear, missile nents to Libya through Ukrainian territory. most recently. Last week, border guards Western countries have promised aid and and other weapons technology will be “Ukraine is among the world leaders discovered 42 illegal Chinese migrants in credits worth $3 billion to enable Ukraine to meet President Leonid Kuchma’s commit- transferred to the pro-terrorist regime of in internationally responsible behavior,” a sealed refrigerator truck abandoned ment to shut down Chornobyl by the year Col. Moammar Gadhafi.” he said, and it has demonstrated this near the Slovak border. 2000. But after largely unproductive talks Ambassador Shcherbak said he dis- again by completing its denuclearization About 58,000 border violators have this month with wealthy Group of Seven cussed this issue on June 11 with U.S. process – ironically, a few days before been arrested since independence in (G-7) countries, Ukraine’s top negotiator, State Department and National Security the article was published. 1991, according to the border guards ser- Minister for Environmental Protection Council officials and they assured him Ambassador Shcherbak added, howev- vice. Of these, approximately half were Yuriy Kostenko, said it might reconsider that these allegations were neither a mat- er, that he found no irony in the fact that illegal migrants. (Reuters) the promise. He said Kyiv needed $840 ter of concern for the United States nor “this article was released at the time million immediately — to complete con- did they reflect “the official position of when hearings about overseas assistance Grachev, “power” officials sacked struction of two reactors at other plants that the American government.” are under way in the Congress. And its MOSCOW — Just days after appoint- would be required to compensate for power There has been no public U.S. official target seems quite obvious.” ing former Gen. Aleksandr Lebed as now produced at Chornobyl. reaction to The Washington Times story, This is the second time this year that the overlord of Russia’s “power ministries” Under a 1994 accord signed with Russia and the question has not been raised at any Ukrainian ambassador has had to respond (Interior, Federal Security Service (FSB), and the United States, Ukraine is due to of the official Washington press briefings. to damaging press allegations against Defense and Presidential Security receive about $1 billion in nuclear fuel from The question was asked during a Ukraine. In February, Mr. Shcherbak took Service), Russian President Boris Yeltsin Moscow in exchange for giving up its share National Press Club news conference with the Los Angeles Times to task for its story fired Defense Minister Pavel Grachev, of ex-Soviet nuclear weapons. But Yuri Kostenko, Ukrainian minister for envi- alleging Ukrainian government complicity First Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Chornobyl was not included in the agree- ronmental protection and nuclear safety, in the use of Ukrainian Antonov 23B Soskovets, FSB chief Mikhail Barsukov ment as the fuel required for its RBMK who said the Libyan question did not come planes by Colombian drug traffickers. The and Kremlin security chief Aleksandr reactors differs significantly from Ukraine’s up during his talks with U.S. officials. story appeared on the day President Korzhakov, ITAR-TASS reported on four other stations. Mr. Idelson said Russia Presenting the Ukrainian government’s Kuchma arrived in Washington for meet- June 19 and 20. Mr. Soskovets, who rejected a Ukrainian proposal to extend the response, Ambassador Shcherbak stressed ings with President Clinton. supervised the defense industry, is con- deal to Chornobyl and was “linking the sidered to be an ally of Mr. Korzhakov. issue to political considerations,” e.g. con- The latter three are seen as hard-liners, clusion of a friendship and cooperation Shcherbak’s letter to The Washington Times opposed to market reforms and strong treaty still unsigned nearly five years after backers of the war in Chechnya. They the collapse of the Soviet Union. (Reuters) In connection with the alleged nologies regulated by the international were also against holding the presidential Ukrainian-Libyan “comprehensive strate- regimes of non-proliferation of mass election. Mr. Yeltsin said that it is time to Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine sign friendship treaty gic cooperation” cited in The Washington destruction weapons and means of their “strengthen and renew” his team with KYIV — Kyrgyz President Askar Times on June 10, Ukrainian Ambassador delivery, several years ago an attempt to “fresh people.” He said he was constantly Akayev signed a treaty on friendship and Yuri Shcherbak sent a letter to Wesley transit through Ukrainian territory a sensi- being criticized because of these three cooperation with President Leonid Pruden, editor-in-chief. The text follows. tive solid rocket fuel component to Libya men, and emphasized that he had never Kuchma, Ukrainian Radio reported on was prevented. Incidentally, this system taken orders from Mr. Korzhakov. The Dear Mr. Pruden: June 19. The two presidents also signed a was established with American assistance, president also criticized the “power min- It was extremely surprising and frus- experience and expertise, and we are grate- istries” for “taking too much for them- (Continued on page 6) trating for me to read on June 10 in your ful to the U.S. for it. newspaper, which has always tried to be Let me stress once again that Ukraine accurate in covering events in my coun- is as much interested in the sound and FOUNDED 1933 try, the article by Bill Gertz on the reliable export control system as the alleged “strategic alliance” between United States. Furthermore, particularly TAnHE English-languageUKRAINIAN newspaperWEEKL publishedY by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Ukraine and Libya. mendacious are allegations of Ukraine a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. Let me state at once that these allega- transferring nuclear technology to Libya. 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Ukraine has always been and remains behavior which was recognized and high- The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: faithful to its international commitments, ly appraised by the U.S. administration (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 especially when it concerns such a sensitive and G-7 leaders. problem as U.N. sanctions, to say nothing Even more groundless and illogical are Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz of transferring weapons technology. the accusations that Ukraine is selling mass changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets (Kyiv) My country scrupulously adheres to the destruction weapons technology to Libya The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew sanctions against Libya that were adopted under the pretext of its participation in the P.O. Box 346 Staff editors: Roman Woronowycz by the U.N., despite the difficult economic construction of a railroad in that country. Jersey City, NJ 07303 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) situation we are currently in. Moreover, One can hardly call “the participation” an due to the comprehensive governmental intent to take part in the international tender The Ukrainian Weekly, June 23, 1996, No. 25, Vol. LXIV system of export control, which assures Copyright © 1996 The Ukrainian Weekly prevention of transfers of goods and tech- (Continued on page 19) No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 3

INTERVIEW: Kyiv newspaper editor on Shmarov, Kosakivsky On June 4, The Weekly was visited by contradiction here. Kosakivsky was cho- I think we will develop normally over vents more non-Kyivites from subscrib- one of Kyiv’s more controversial figures, sen by Kyiv voters to be the chairman of the years. Unfortunately our press run ing, but rather the inability to subscribe Vitaliy Karpenko. Mr. Karpenko, since the Kyiv City Council. But because the averages about 25,000. In past years it to any periodical due to a shortage of 1985 editor-in-chief of Vechirniy Kyiv, majority of City Council deputies had was about 575,000. But then all our press funds. For example a six-month subscrip- the only Ukrainian-language daily in been elected as part of the so-called operated on an equal footing. There are tion to our publication costs, at present, Kyiv, is in the United States on a brief Cherniak team (an economics professor, both objective and subjective factors approximately $15. Consider that the tour of diaspora communities at the invi- Volodymyr Cherniak, was their leader involved in our present situation. We average pension is approximately $30 per tation of the Organization for the and a candidate for Kyiv mayor, but he have always approached this situation month, and wages are not extravagant. Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine. lost to Kosakivsky), and were in opposi- calmly, and have even shrunk the press So even $15 is a considerable sum, A former deputy in Parliament, Mr. tion to Kosakivsky, he could not force run voluntarily, in anticipation of prob- which few people can afford. And so an Karpenko is an active member and co- bills through the council. But being the lems caused by the extremely high costs idea has formed in my mind about a pos- founder of the Congress of Ukrainian clever individual that he is, Kosakivsky of unsubsidized newsprint. We use sible solution to this dilemma. Intelligentsia, an organization working never chose a deputy chairman, so that Russian newsprint [Ukraine is not a sig- We have made it possible for diaspora to consolidate the Ukrainian national the majority could not even open a ses- nificant producer of paper or newsprint— residents to purchase subscriptions for idea and the Ukrainian national state. sion in his absence. ed.], for which we pay more than world their friends and relatives in Ukraine by This two-part interview was conducted Now, as long as he is in the hospital, market prices. At this time we pay about depositing funds here [in the U.S.] with by The Weekly Editorial Assistant the City Council is paralyzed, as well as $800-$900 per ton, as compared to aver- Mr. Burtyk. Mr. Burtyk will forward the Yarema A. Bachynsky and Svoboda the Cabinet of Ministers, which cannot age world prices of around $600. funds, along with the Ukrainian recipient’s Editor Olha Kuzmowycz. formally recommend his dismissal to the I think if, suddenly, Vechirniy Kyiv precise address, to our offices in Kyiv. Thereupon we will start a six-month sub- CONCLUSION president, until Mr. Kosakivsky resumes were to disappear, Ukraine would suffer his duties. a great loss. We are the only Ukrainian- scription, delivered by mail to any point in Turning to the matter of [Kyiv language-only daily [printed five times Ukraine. There are no great problems with And, presumably, President Kuchma local mail delivery in Ukraine. Delivery, Mayor Leonid] Kosakivsky. Is it true weekly] in Kyiv at this time. There are a has the legal right to dismiss Mr. on average, is two to three days following that he has taken up residence in a number of Russian-language dailies Kosakivsky? publication of an issue. It is anticipated hospital? What is the cause of his “ill- [Kievskiye Viedomosti, Nezavisimost, that a six-month diaspora-funded subscrip- ness”? And by what authority can the The Constitutional Accord provides etc. — ed.], and other Ukrainian-lan- tion, starting in August, will cost $17. Cabinet of Ministers relieve a popular- that the president may relieve guage newspapers are published two or ly elected official of his office? Kosakivsky, upon recommendation of three times a week or once weekly. Is Vechirniy Kyiv available on the I will unreservedly say our newspaper the Cabinet of Ministers, of his duties as Internet? the head of the Kyiv city administration. Interjection by John Burtyk, one of initiated the battle against Kosakivsky. Mr. Karpenko’s hosts: Perhaps you could Yes, we have recently entered the That is, as the president’s represen- We published a series of reports, titled mention your plans for Vechirniy Kyiv electronic world. Those interested in “Affairs of the City Authorities,” 25 arti- tative? and diaspora communities? reading our home page can turn to: cles in all, I have here “Affair No. 21.” As the president’s representative and http://www.komkon.org/ukraine/vkyiv At first we fought Kosakivsky one on Yes, thank you for reminding me. We administrator. Kosakivsky had been acting one, but as more and more information want to increase Vechirniy Kyiv’s influ- Those members of the diaspora interest- both as chairman of the Kyiv City Council came out, other media joined in. ence throughout Ukraine. The newspaper ed in purchasing subscriptions to and as head of the municipal administra- Finally, a special investigatory com- is geared towards an all-Ukrainian read- Vechirniy Kyiv for their relatives and tion. Once he is actually relieved of his mission was established by the Cabinet ership. But only about 12-15 percent of friends in Ukraine may contact John duties from the latter position by the presi- of Ministers to examine the practices of our readers reside outside the Kyiv area. Burtyk for additional subscription infor- dent, his actual political strength and the city administration in carrying out This is a rather small proportion. It is not mation and orders. Mr. Burtyk’s address: influence will practically disappear. His certain directives of the Cabinet of an aversion to Vechirniy Kyiv that pre- 185 Pershing Road., Clifton, NJ 07013. Ministers. There were about 20-30 peo- team of political appointees will melt ple in that commission. away after the new appointee brings his Of course, Mr. Kosakivsky being the own people in. Mr. Kosakivsky will be Mediation group to offer able apparatchik that he is, took a 10-day left to open and adjourn City Council ses- vacation right at that time; he also sions and not much else. In any case, a ordered his cronies to block the commis- recall vote is being organized; just as like- conflict resolution services sion’s efforts, not allow them to check ly is his resignation, possibly in exchange records etc. Consider that the commission for a diplomatic appointment in some far- by Matt London University’s Department of Psychology, was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister for away country. believes that mediation should find a Humanitarian Issues Ivan Kuras. Has Mr. Kosakivsky been directly WASHINGTON – Recently in Odessa welcoming home in Ukraine. “For histor- a dispute broke out between two parties ical reasons very much connected to the When did this happen? implicated in official corruption? over who had the rights to a vacated rich land, Ukrainians are essentially a Right before his [Mr. Kosakivsky’s— There have been allegations made, in apartment. In the past, there was no neu- calm, optimistic people. We are not as ed.] firing, about a month to a month and other press organs, about questionable tral, reliable mechanism in society to extreme as the Russians. I don’t think a half ago or so. The situation being transfers of funds, uncertain cooperation resolve such a dispute. Today, however, you will see the Parliament being blown untenable, the heads of the raion councils with commercial structures and the like. the Ukrainian Mediation Group (UMG) up in Kyiv and I don’t think you will see and raion administrators asked for an Our publication did not charge is beginning to fill that void. a war over the Crimea. This is good soil audience with the president regarding Kosakivsky with such transgressions. I The UMG is the brainchild of Nikolai for mediation,” Mr. Borisov said. Mr. Kosakivsky. Because it would have think this is a matter for the law enforce- Borisov, chairman of the Donetske The project is off to an encouraging been unethical to meet and discuss Mr. ment authorities to undertake. Here it Regional Mediation Group (DRMG) and start. There have been a series of intensive Kosakivsky’s situation without his pres- seems that his awareness of the impor- one of the most experienced mediation seminars to train a core group of mediators ence, he was recalled from vacation and tance of the city administration to gov- specialists in Ukraine. In a nutshell, the and case managers who will work out of summoned to the audience. After being ernment ministers, in terms of logistic UMG is a project to establish a nation- the three established centers. Each city has harshly criticized and reacting in kind, he support, provision of apartments, etc., wide network of centers offering media- already begun practical mediation. The continued his war of words with the encouraged him to wield power in an all- tion and conflict resolution services. types of cases being mediated vary: labor Cabinet of Ministers and the presidential too-bold and single-minded manner. Currently, with funding from the Eurasia dismissal, apartment disputes, divorce and administration, whether through the Kyiv Very briefly, Mr. Karpenko, could Foundation and with support from its loan repayment, just to name a few. An broadcasting company or through his pri- you comment on the recent resignation United States NGO partner, the important sign for the future success of the vate newspaper, Khreshchata Dolyna. of Prime Minister Yevhen Marchuk Washington-based Search for Common UMG is that the project is attracting Incidentally, Mr. Kosakivsky has consis- and his political future? Ground (SCG), the UMG has established young, educated Ukrainians. tently worked at self-promotion through centers in Donetske, Odessa and Luhanske. What are the steps in the UMG media- the media and avoided dealing with the This information caught me here in the For Mr. Borisov, the idea of bringing tion process? One party in a dispute con- everyday needs of Kyivites. U.S., by surprise. I am sure that Mr. mediation to Ukraine dates back to the late tacts the UMG center. The case manager Marchuk will play an active role in After the audience, the commission Soviet period when he and his colleagues takes the details of the dispute and then Parliament, and that he will run for presi- continued its work and set a date for a studied personnel problems within the coal must talk to the other parties to explain to dent in the future. I think Mr. Kuchma hearing on the Kosakivsky matter. But he sector. At that time there were no “offi- them what mediation is and why they has strengthened his opponent with this never showed up at that hearing; neither cial” labor conflicts. Rather, there could ought to give it a chance. If all parties did any of his lieutenants. It turns out he action. On the one hand, Mr. Marchuk only be disputes between individual work- agree to mediation, then the case manager had admitted himself into a hospital con- has been organizationally weakened. But ers and managers. When large-scale labor assists the parties to select the mot appro- priate UMG mediator for their dispute. trolled by some of his cronies. After fur- on the other hand, Marchuk has been strikes broke out in 1989, it was clear that Once this is done, the mediator will sit ther harsh denunciations of his incompe- made to look like a martyr of sorts, and the Soviet system had no effective mecha- down to help the parties themselves tence and machinations, the Cabinet of our people like underdogs. nism for dealing with conflict. There have been a number of noises resolve the dispute. If successful, an Ministers adopted a resolution, character- In the early 1990s, Mr. Borisov partici- made of late that perhaps Marchuk is the agreement will be written up by the izing the work of the Kyiv city adminis- pated in several international conferences only worthy candidate for the Ukrainian mediator and signed by the parties. tration as unsatisfactory and calling on devoted to the resolution of labor disputes, presidency. These voices, incidentally, Certainly, obstacles remain. Most the president to relieve Mr. Kosakivsky and in 1993 the UMG was conceived as an have also been heard coming from ele- notably, mediation is still a new concept of his duties as head of the municipal independent, NGO institution to promote ments in the diaspora. in Ukraine. In fact, many people confuse administration. practical mediation in Ukraine. the word “mediation” with “meditation.” As to your earlier inquiry about the Turning to another topic, what do Mr. Borisov, who was born in Kerch legal basis for his dismissal, there is no you see in Vechirniy Kyiv’s future? and is a graduate of Moscow State (Continued on page 14) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 No. 25

Embassy urges Ukrainian Americans to unite in marking independence anniversary by Yaro Bihun plan and carry out anniversary celebra- “I am for the best of cooperation with Prime Minister Yevhen Marchuk by a tions, which would include a gala event Ukraine, its embassy, mission and con- unanimous vote of the Cabinet, were WASHINGTON – Ukrainian and a high-level conference in sulates in New York and Chicago, but at the brought on by the accumulation of unre- Ambassador Yuri Shcherbak called on Washington, as well as obtaining appro- same time we must understand that there is solved problems – primarily economic – the Ukrainian American community to priate statements and resolutions from a line that cannot be crossed,” he said, not- that could no longer be ignored. unite in the commemoration of the fifth the White House and Congress. ing that as the president of the UCCA, he is The first five months of 1995 saw a anniversary of Ukraine’s independence While not trying to interject himself not a registered agent of Ukraine. 9.6 percent drop in the GNP and a 16 and in strengthening its representational into internal Ukrainian American affairs, Mr. Lozynskyj recommended celebrat- percent drop in industrial production, and presence in the U.S. capital. Dr. Shcherbak said the Washington cele- ing the fifth anniversary of Ukraine’s inde- the military industrial complex has prac- Dr. Shcherbak’s call came during a bration should be at the highest possible pendence as in the past – at a somewhat tically stopped working. “Some of the meeting with representatives of major level, with the participation of the largest higher level, of course, but without creat- directors, frankly speaking, are sabotag- Ukrainian American organizations at the possible number of senators and repre- ing a national coalition or committee. ing, standing by passively and waiting ambassador’s residence on June 12. sentatives. Representatives of other organizations, for the return of the good old times, as As in similar meetings in the past, Dr. In a related matter, he also called on for the most part, saw the need for coor- they recall them,” Dr. Shcherbak said. Shcherbak also presented a detailed Ukrainian organizations – without chang- dination of celebration plans, but felt – as “And all of this has resulted in unem- report on the latest developments in ing their internal structures or relation- did Ukrainian American Coordinating ployment and social dissatisfaction Ukraine, which included bad news about ships – to unite the community’s repre- Council President Ulana Diachuk – that it among the people.” the Ukrainian economy and good news in sentational efforts in Washington into an was too late to organize and work “The major problem today is the dreadful its foreign relations. “umbrella” entity that would have as its through a national committee. Most also crisis of non-payment,” Ambassador Ambassador Shcherbak said Ukraine single goal helping Ukraine, and to shift expressed a need for a stronger lobbying Shcherbak said. All Eastern European coun- needs to take advantage of the fifth the center of activities of the Ukrainian presence in Washington, although recog- tries endured this phase of economic transi- anniversary commemoration to obtain American community to Washington. nizing that the Ukrainian American com- tion. “But it has dragged out in Ukraine to renewed statements of political support During the discussion that followed, munity could never equal the influence its critical limits,” he added, “and one could from the United States and the interna- Ukrainian Congress Committee of and success of Jewish or Armenian say that this was the primary reason for tional organizations in Washington. “We America President Askold Lozynskyj Americans in Washington. Prime Minister Marchuk’s demise.” would like to have this support of disagreed with some of Ambassador Reporting on developments in Ukraine, He pointed out that in the first five Ukraine in its efforts to further secure its Shcherbak’s recommendations and, as he Dr. Shcherbak characterized the over-all sit- months of 1996, the government failed to sovereignty, independence, territorial termed it, “misunderstandings” about the uation as very difficult – with problems in receive 155 trillion karbovantsi for its integrity and the inviolability of its diaspora. getting Ukraine’s new constitution passed in budget. Enterprises are not paying for gas boundaries,” he said. “We – the Ukrainian diaspora – are first Parliament, a Cabinet reshuffle as well as a and oil, and the people are not paying for The Embassy plans to commemorate of all Americans, who have influence in the dramatic downturn in the economy. the electricity they use. “No one is pay- the anniversary with a gala reception, he United States because we work from the The draft constitution, even though it ing anything. All are in debt. Enterprises said, and he called on the leaders of the perspective that we are Americans,” Mr. passed the first reading, is having a rough have no cash flow, and they cannot pro- Ukrainian American community to also Lozynskyj said. “We have our organiza- time in the Supreme Council and ulti- duce because they have no money with mark the occasion at the highest possible tions and structures, and our influence on mately, he said, it will not be passed in which to pay its workers,” he said. level. our congressmen or the administration is Parliament but by way of a national ref- As an example, he pointed out that the Ambassador Shcherbak recommended based not on our love for Ukraine or their erendum in September. Ministry of Environmental Protection the creation of a national committee of love for Ukraine but on the fact that we Recent changes in President Kuchma’s all Ukrainian American organizations to elect them or choose not to elect them.” government, starting with the removal of (Continued on page 19)

Stamford’sby Msgr. John TerleckyUkrainian TheCatholic two-hour liturgy was bishop celebrated in English marks and 25th anniversary Church Slavonic. Responses were sung melodiously and STAMFORD, Conn. – The Ukrainian Catholic inspirationally by the St. Basil Seminary Choir under Diocese of Stamford commenced a period of thanksgiv- the direction of Prof. Joseph Roll. ing and celebration on May 22, in honor of its Ordinary, Following the gospel reading, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Bishop Basil H. Losten, who is commemorating the Leon Mosko, editor of The Sower diocesan newspaper, 25th anniversary of his episcopal ordination. quoted a few gracious remarks from dozens of messages During more than memorable ceremonies on May 25, that were sent to Bishop Losten by Roman Curia pre- 1971, in the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the fects and secretaries of the Holy See, by member-bish- Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, Msgr. Losten ops of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, and and Msgr. John Stock were both consecrated bishops of by other ecumenical leaders of the Orthodox Church. the Ukrainian Catholic Church by Metropolitan Msgr. Mosko then read the full text of a personal let- Ambrose Senyshyn of Philadelphia, Bishop Jaroslav ter to Bishop Losten from Pope John Paul II. Gabro of Chicago and Bishop Michael Dudick of In his letter, the pope mentioned that the 25th Passaic. [At those ceremonies, 2,500 demonstrators protested anniversary of Bishop Basil’s episcopal ordination is an the method used to name the two bishops, as the nomi- opportunity for the universal Church to rejoice in the nations were made by the Vatican, acting without con- stewardship displayed by the jubilarian, especially sulting the primate of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, through the diocese of Stamford, the National Archbishop-Metropolitan Josyf Slipyj. Thus, it was Conference of Catholic Bishops, and via his efforts seen as a violation of the rights of the Ukrainian towards Christian unity. Catholic Bishops’ Synod. (See The Weekly, May 29, The holy father noted, “we desire to extol with just 1971.) — ed.] praises your episcopal ministry, in company with your In a wonderful liturgical setting on the campus of St. own whole Ukrainian community, whom for many Basil College Seminary in Stamford, Bishop Losten years now you have served with care, especially by your opened the season of jubilation with a pontifical divine diligent administration of their heritage. “ liturgy of thanksgiving in the presence of four Roman At the conclusion of the divine liturgy, Cardinal Law Catholic cardinals, six metropolitan-archbishops, a extended cordial greetings to Bishop Losten in the name Ukrainian Orthodox delegation headed by Metropolitan of all brother bishops gathered. He even serenaded the Constantine of Bound Brook, N.J., 32 Catholic brother bishop with a religious hymn that calls on all successors bishops, 120 priests, representatives of five women’s of the apostles to heed Christ’s call that Peter feed his monastic orders, seminarians, members of the Losten sheep. family and chancery/seminary staff. Bishop Losten was the last to speak, offering acco- A bright procession of cardinal red dignified the lades of gratitude to his brothers and sisters present, his honor and respect accorded Bishop Losten by the brother bishops, his Ukrainian flock which has always Catholic community in the United States, as all were invigorated his pastoral ministry, his priests and nuns, uplifted by the participation of Cardinals Anthony the seminary choir, and to all who contributed to the Bevilaqua of Philadelphia, William Keeler of Baltimore, day’s festivities. Joyous notes of “Mnohaya i blahaya Bernard Law of Boston, and John O’Connor of New lita” filled the chapel. Bishop Basil Losten York. The pontifical divine liturgy was the first of many Other ecclesial dignitaries present included events scheduled by his diocesan family to honor Yonkers, N.Y., Hartford, Conn., and Boston. A testimo- Metropolitan-Archbishop Stephen Sulyk of Bishop Losten in the next few months. In addition to his nial is scheduled in New York City at the Sheraton Philadelphia, Metropolitan-Archbishop Judson Procyk silver jubilee as bishop, the faithful of the diocese will Center Hotel on January 12 of the new year. of the Byzantine Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Archbishop also mark the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination Information on planned events as they become final- Theodore McCarrick of Newark, N.J., Archbishop and the 20th anniversary of his appointment as eparch of ized, as well as a journal book of greetings and felicita- Daniel Cronin of Hartford, Conn., Ukrainian Orthodox Stamford. tions, is available from any local Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Antony of Washington, Ukrainian Orthodox Regional celebrations are being planned from pastor of the Stamford Diocese or from the Bishop’s Bishop Vsevolod and retired Archbishops Peter Gerety September through February in the following diocesan Chancery Office in the person of Msgr. John Terlecky, and George Pearce. centers: Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and jubilee general coordinator, (203) 324-7698. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 5

Ukrainian American youth in Olympic Torch relay by Nicholas Medvid In addition to attending school, Paul finds time to do charity work at ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Paul Joseph a child care center and holds down a Shtohryn, 18, of St. Joseph, Mo., part-time after-school job. Paul’s was one of the bearers of the 1996 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jaroslaw Olympic Torch relay on May 16. Shtohryn (Mr. Shtohryn is deceased), Mr. Shtohryn was selected to came to St. Joseph from Ukraine in carry the torch for a portion in the 1950. Stephania Shtohryn is a mem- city across the bridge over Garfield ber of UNA Branch 355 and also a Avenue and the railroad tracks along member of the Ukrainian Catholic the boulevard system. He was one of Church of St. Joseph. 31 persons who carried the Olympic Through her efforts, Paul just flame through St. Joseph. Police esti- recently received the benefits of his mated that morning’s crowd watch- endowment certificate made possible ing the relay at between 30,000 and by the Ukrainian National Association. 50,000. Paul will use the money to help pay for After leaving St. Joseph, the torch his college tuition. relay headed to Kansas City, Mo. Paul helps his grandmother in Paul is the son of Roman and Lisa the upkeep of the church by main- Shtohryn and the grandson of taining the lawn area surrounding Stephania Shtohryn, also of St. the church. Since the pastor, the Joseph. Rev. Roman Kozak, travels almost The selection of Paul as a possible 200 miles (from Omaha, Neb.) candidate for the torch relay started once a week to visit his parish, the with the efforts of his aunt and oth- upkeep is dependent on parish- ers. After a screening process and in ioners like Mrs. Shtohryn, her consideration of his academic grandson and other loyal communi- grades, community charity work and ty members. his involvement in sports, mainly Paul was quoted in the St. Joseph track, Paul was among the applicants News Press on May 15 as saying, selected. “It’s always been a dream of mine to Paul is a member of the graduat- do something for the Olympics – ing class of Benton High School. He volunteering something.” has received a scholarship to attend For the family, and especially Mr. Northwest Missouri State University Shtohryn’s grandmother Stephania, in September. He plans to major in this was indeed a very proud computer science. moment. Paul Joseph Shtohryn, 18, runs with the Olympic Torch in St. Joseph, Mo.

OBITUARY Orthodox Church Myroslaw Chrin, 49, Detroit area activist hierarchs to discuss by Jaroslav Berezowsky Chapter of the Ukrainian American Coordinating mission, challenges Council, and attended several of its national con- DETROIT – Myroslaw Chrin, 49, of Sterling ventions. He hosted several Ukrainian political dis- Heights, Mich., died on May 1, of pancreatic cancer. SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Metropolitans, archbish- sidents during their visits to the Detroit area, includ- He was born in Germany on August 3, 1946, and ops and bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church ing Valentyn Moroz, Leonid Plyusch and Danylo with his parents settled in Hamtramck, Mich., in (Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople), representing Shumuk. He helped organize a number of commem- 1951. He attended the Immaculate Conception eparchies in Canada, the U.S., South America, Great Britain, orations of the Chornobyl tragedy, and an obser- Ukrainian Catholic Schools and the Hamtramck Australia, New Zealand and faith communities in Western vance of the Great Famine of 1933. Public Schools. As a child and youth he belonged to Europe, will gather in St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle Mr. Chrin was also a regular participant in the the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM- Center here on June 25-26 for an in-depth discussion of the A) and participated in sports, dance and music Polish-Jewish-Ukrainian Dialogue committee of diaspora Church’s mission and the challenges it faces in light classes. He also played the bandura. Metropolitan Detroit, a small group fostering com- of current circumstances in Ukraine and throughout the Mr. Chrin attended Wayne State University and munication and good relations between the three world. An announcement of the conference was released by graduated in 1970 with a major in political science, communities, which sponsored annual observances the Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the a subject that always fascinated him. While at of the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland. U.S.A. Wayne State, Mr. Chrin was a member, and eventu- He also served as a host for Yakiv Suslensky, Foreseen as major items of discussion are: the role of the ally president, of the Slavic Club and of the president of the Israeli-Ukrainian Friendship Church as sanctifier and promoter of the sanctity and dignity of Ukrainian Student Organization (TUSM), and co- Society based in Jerusalem, when the latter visited life from conception to natural death, mission evangelization, editor of a student magazine, Helianthus. the Ukrainian community in Detroit. religious life, and the family and parish community. Of several For a time, Mr. Chrin was employed as a social The deceased was a parishioner of the St. Andrew important moral issues on the agenda, the growing movement services consultant with the Polish American Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in in the secular world to legalize assisted suicide, and the Congress, Michigan Branch, and in that capacity Detroit, and served several terms as president of the Church’s response, will be discussed. provided counsel and assistance to hundreds of resi- church council. He was also a member of the Also significant will be the conference’s response to the dents in the Detroit area. He was knowledgeable in Auditing Committee of the Ukrainian Autocephalous evolving ecclesiastical situation in Ukraine, the presence of the field of immigration law and procedures, and Orthodox Church in the United States. three Ukrainian Orthodox jurisdictions and proselytism on the selflessly assisted many recent immigrants from Mr. Chrin and Ms. Ageeva were married in 1993. part of sectarian and non-Christian groups. Ukraine, Poland, Belarus and Russia. In 1995, the couple founded a classical dance The two-day Bishops’ Council, co-chaired by Metropolitan Mr. Chrin was an enthusiastic and active member school in Sterling Heights, known as The Talent Constantine, primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the of many organizations during his life. In the 1970s Factory. Mr. Chrin was understandably proud of his U.S.A. and Diaspora, and Metropolitan Wasyly, primate of the and 1980s he was actively involved in the wife’s artistic talents and accomplishments and Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada, is being hosted by the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in served as administrator of the school. Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., of Ukraine. In 1983, he traveled to New Orleans to Mr. Chrin is survived by his wife and three very which Archbishop Antony is president. join others in an unsuccessful effort to obtain free- young children: Marusia, Yurij and Myroslawa. His dom for Myroslav Medvid, whom the Coast Guard youngest child was born the day before his death. had shamelessly turned over to the Soviets, notwith- Also surviving are his parents, Andrew and Maria standing his passionate plea for asylum in the U.S. Chrin; sister, Irene Rapach, and her husband, In 1991, Mr. Chrin spent several months in William; brothers, Roman and Jaroslaw, the latter Correction Ukraine, and energetically participated in the cam- with his wife Lydia; three nieces; and well as extend- JERSEY CITY, N.J. — In “Canadian-Ukrainian Relations paign that resulted in the referendum of December ed family in the United States, Canada and Ukraine. cited as Model,” (June 9), the volume of Canadian-Ukrainian 1, 1991, that upheld Ukraine’s independence. Funeral services were held on May 4 at the St. trade was incorrectly stated as $117.4 billion (U.S.). The cor- While in Odessa, he met Svetlana Ageeva, an Andrew Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church rect figure, representing Canadian-Ukrainian trade for 1995, is accomplished ballerina and classical choreographer, in Detroit. Bishop Alexander Bykovetz officiated. $64 million (Canadian). Canadian exports to Ukraine totaled who was later to became his wife. Burial was at the Resurrection Cemetery in Mt. $46.7 million, while Canadian imports from Ukraine were Mr. Chrin was a board member of the Michigan Clemens, Mich. $17.2 million. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 No. 25

UCCLA hits another snag THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 70 years of service with Spirit Lake memorial by Christopher Guly and Winnipeg, which was the site of a While attending the 24th convention of Ukrainian National Women’s receiving station for internees. League of North America, we were most impressed by the wide array of chari- OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian “We refuse to simply wait and do table and community programs the organization has instituted and nurtured in Civil Liberties Association’s (UCCLA) nothing, especially since there are still a its 70 years of existence. campaign to place commemorative few survivors with us,” said UCCLA The organization is well-known at the local level as the group that sponsors plaques at the 24 historic internment sites chairman John Gregorovich. “We must pre-schools and children’s dances, and publishes Our Life (Nashe Zhyttia) across Canada has hit another brick wall. make sure that before they are gone they magazine. But it does far more than that, a litany of achievements that merits The organization wants between $10,000 know that we made a real effort to enumeration as UNWLA celebrates its seventh decade. and $15,000 to establish a memorial at the ensure that what happened to them is The group, which was founded in 1925 in New York, aids orphans, widows, site of one of two internment camps never forgotten.” the elderly, new immigrants to the United States, and children in various coun- which housed Ukrainian Canadian Dr. Luciuk accused Liberal Prime women and children along with men. tries of the world, including Ukraine, Brazil, Poland and rump Yugoslavia. Minister Jean Chretien’s government of Spirit Lake, which operated between One of its most successful efforts is the UNWLA Scholarship/Student betraying Ukrainian Canadians. He said January 13, 1915 and January 28, 1917, Sponsorship Program, which since 1967 has assisted thousands of pupils and stu- when Mr. Chretien was still Opposition is situated in Beauchamp, or La Ferme, dents in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Poland and the U.S. Most recently the program leader prior to his 1993 election, he sent near the north central Quebec communi- has been expanded to include aid to students in Romania, Croatia and Ukraine. a letter to former Ukrainian Canadian ty of Amos. The other “family” camp The UNWLA has spent more than $2 million on such stipends. Merely Congress redress committee chairperson was in Vernon, British Columbia. between 1992 and 1995 it disbursed $443,143.22 in handing out 1,816 awards. Ihor Bardyn promising to resolve the Spirit Lake holds extra significance Another noteworthy endeavor was its successful effort, in cooperation with issue should he ever form the next gov- since the only two known survivors – the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund of Short Hills, N.J., to obtain a magnet- ernment. Mary Manko Haskett and Stephania ic resonance imaging unit for the Kyiv Emergency Hospital and Trauma “Here is a prime minister who was Mielniczuk Pawliw, both in their 80s – Center. The organization has also purchased medical equipment and supplies willing to take flack over his govern- spent time there as young girls. for hospitals in Lviv and in Truskavets in western Ukraine. ment’s recent amendments to the Another achievement is the prominent role the UNWLA undertook in orga- However, before the Department of Canadian Heritage’s National Historic Canadian Human Rights Act offering nizing The Ukrainian Museum in 1976, and sustaining it since, and today anti-discriminatory protection for gays spearheading the effort to raise funds to provide a larger and more suitable Sites Directorate decides whether it will give UCCLA any money, the owners of and lesbians – which one of his flunkies home for its holdings. There is also the Petro and Lesia Kovaliv Fund, a promised in a letter to a gay organization stipend awarded for excellence for literary/historical works. the land on which the cemetery is located must approve of the memorial. – but obviously thinks Ukrainian Then there is the UNWLA Pen Pal Center, established in 1974, sponsorship Canadians don’t count at all,” said Dr. of 13 Social Welfare Centers in sister-cities in Ukraine, and the St. John’s Day In a May 17 letter to UCCLA Research Director, Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Luciuk. Care Center in Newark N.J. The list goes on and on. “It’s not like we’re asking for a lot of The accomplishments of the UNWLA are less known than those of organi- George Ingram, director of policy, legis- lation and government relations for the money. Yet, [former Conservative zations that are more geared to self-promotion, or that maintain that self-pro- Prime Minister] Brian Mulroney’s gov- motion equates with self-survival. While other organizations herald each directorate, identifies the owners as Denis Trepannier and his wife, Marie ernment resolved the Japanese- accomplishment with what might as well be a fanfare of trumpet blasts and Canadian internment issue [in 1988] streaming confetti, the UNWLA has gone about its work with quiet efficiency. Bigue, who purchased it in April 1988. The letter also lists two local contacts to and the feds give native Canadians bil- Its resources are aimed strictly at the task at hand. lions of dollars in perpetuity for historic One thing could stifle this organization’s dedication to selfless giving — provide additional information. One of them, Claude McGuire, secre- wrongs done against them. This is all a natural attrition. Like most other established Ukrainian American organiza- big joke.” tions, the average age of the membership continues to increase. As older mem- tary of the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, told The Weekly he However, Dr. Luciuk doesn’t lay the bers leave or pass away, they are not being replaced with a younger, more vital blame entirely on Prime Minister force. UNWLA President Anna Krawczuk acknowledges that this is a problem “understood” Mr. Trepannier had objec- tions for anyone entering the cemetery. Chretien’s doorstep. “I think, years ago, that must be addressed by the UNWLA. She said during the convention that bureaucrats dug themselves deep in a the move by the group to develop a home page on the Internet will be an effort In a telephone interview, Mr. McGuire also read parts of a 1979 legal hole on this issue and won’t back down to reach out and recruit young Ukrainian women. now. And I think there is a certain This is absolutely a move in the right direction, because as she admits, as contract in which a Catholic male reli- gious community, the Clerics of St. ‘Uncle Tom’ mentality in some parts of Ukrainians disperse around the U.S., they are not found as often in traditional the Ukrainian Canadian community in meeting places for Ukrainian Americans (e.g. around the church), where they Viator, sold the land to a company called Denommee and Sons. which we act like hungry dogs looking can be spurred to join. They must be reached through the communication vehi- for scraps. But to me, it’s becoming a cle of the 21st century. “It says the land is historic and must be accessible to anyone,” said Mr. waste of time to spend hours composing However, the UNWLA must also make it attractive for younger women to and writing letters when someone takes become active, they must be brought into leadership positions and given real McGuire. “I know the place. There were 1,536 Ukrainians working there in that six months to answer with some wishy- authority. If they are only to watch from the sidelines, why should they join the washy reply.” team? We do commend the UNWLA on taking an initial step in this direction concentration camp.” with the election of a young professional to the newly established ecology chair. But Mr. Trepannier appears to have UNWLA member Melanne Verveer, who is deputy assistant to U.S. no problem with allowing people to enter President Bill Clinton and deputy chief of staff to First Lady Hillary Rodham the cemetery. In a telephone interview with The Weekly, the cattle farmer who Newsbriefs Clinton, perhaps summed up the UNWLA’s efforts in a presentation she gave (Continued from page 2) at the convention, where she quoted the first lady from a speech delivered in owns the land, said he also had no objec- number of other agreements on econom- India. “Give a woman a seed and she will plant it, she will water it and nurture tions to UCCLA erecting a plaque in the ic cooperation and academic exchanges. it and then reap it, share its fruits, and finally she will replant it.” We applaud cemetery. Now, the ball is back in In a meeting with Ukrainian Parliament the UNWLA for 70 years of service to the community and to the world, and Ottawa’s court. Chairman Oleksander Moroz, Mr. also wish it luck in nurturing its own seed in the future. “I now plan on writing a letter to [Secretary of State for Multiculturalism] Akayev discussed problems facing the Hedy Fry,” said Dr. Luciuk upon hearing 90,000-strong Ukrainian diaspora in of Mr. Trepannier’s lack of objection. Kyrgyzstan. He said that a Ukrainian This latest impasse follows on the department would soon be established at June heels of a more cooperative relation- the national university. (OMRI Daily TurningTurning the pagespages back... back... ship between UCCLA and the federal Digest/Reuters) government. On June 1, the association Ukraine to receive more credits 24 unveiled three trilingual historical pan- els at the Cave and Basin site in Banff KYIV — The International Monetary 1880 National Park. The panels, which fea- Prague has long been a focal point for the international art Fund will allow Ukraine to draw the sec- ture text and archival photographs, and scene, and since the turn of the century a key fixture in the ond monthly installment, worth some which explain how, when, why and $100 million, from its $867 million Czech capital was Ivan Kulets. where Ukrainians were interned in stand-by loan at the end of the month, an Born on June 24, 1880, in Kholoiv (now Vuzlove) near Zolochiv in Galicia, he grad- Canada’s first national park, were paid RFE-RL correspondent reported on June uated from the Krakow Painting Academy in 1909, then moved to Bohemia in 1914. for by Parks Canada. So far, that con- 19. The same day, Agence France Presse In 1924, Kulets began to teach at the Ukrainian Studio of Plastic Arts in Prague, tribution remains the only one by reported that the European Commission which became his private art school after government subsidies were eliminated. In Ottawa. will lend Ukraine 200 million ecus ($246 1939, he renamed it the Ukrainian Painting Academy and in 1946 it was nationalized. The UCCLA has set up its own million) for economic reforms. The cred- At first Kulets’s paintings were influenced by the Secessionist (Art Nouveau) memorials at Castle Mountain (also at it will be released in two tranches if movement, but by the beginning of the 1920s his style reflected experimentations in Banff), as well as Kapuskasing, Ontario Ukraine continues with its economic technique and media. Twenty of his paintings hang in Prague’s National Gallery, and – the last camp to close – and Fort reforms and the shutdown of the 164 are at the Museum of Ukrainian Culture in Svydnyk, Slovakia. Henry, in Kingston, Ontario. Chornobyl nuclear power station. ITAR- Kulets died in Prague on March 11, 1952. A posthumous exhibition of his work The association also plans to place TASS reported that the World Bank will was held in Svydnyk in 1960. plaques in Vernon and Nanaimo, British also give Ukraine a $250 million credit Source: “Kulets, Ivan,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 2 (Toronto: University of Toronto Columbia, Alberta’s Jasper National to reconstruct its coal industry. (OMRI Press, 1993). Park, and two in Manitoba, in Brandon Daily Digest) No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 7 Faces and Places AFollowing Chornobyl is the text of an appeal solidarityof North America is endorsing call a spe- issued by the Ukrainian Medical cial symposium, “Chornobyl: by Myron B. Kuropas Association of North America. Implications of a Decade,” organized by Dr. Wladimir Werteleckyj to take On the occasion of the 10th place concurrently with the anniversary of the Chornobyl accident, International Congress of Human the Ukrainian American community Genetics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, has been called to express its concerns Brazil, on August 24. Most of the sci- In Ukraine, little changes mean a lot in many ways. This call is about the entific evidence about ionizing radia- Two years ago Lesia and I visited working staff, led by Rector Pasichnyk, need for all of us to support an interna- tion effects on human health stem Ukraine. We flew Air Ukraine to Kyiv. It was turning things around at a rapid clip. tional event that will bring together from investigations of the survivors of was not a happy flight. Boarding was not Lviv was still stifling hot. But food was thousands of human geneticists who the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs, by rows but rather on an “everyone for no longer scarce. Even bananas and oranges are ideally equipped to analyze and which represented an acute radiation him/herself” basis. The flight attendants are available most of the time. Street ven- contribute approaches that may ame- exposure. Extrapolations from such acted as if they were doing us a favor by dors were everywhere along the main thor- liorate the negative implications of the studies may or may not apply to traveling with us. They were older, spoke oughfares. Small shops had opened on side accident. Chornobyl. It is useful to underscore Russian among themselves, and rarely streets. Streets were being repaired. There Chornobyl transcends an ecological that Chornobyl represents an amount smiled. The food was poor. The seats was scaffolding within St. George’s disaster; it is a tragedy with elements of radiation at least 200 times greater were hard. The fare was low so we didn’t Cathedral, which was being renovated. that have exposed the raw edges of than was released from the Hiroshima complain. Much. Water was less scarce. Television offerings politics and ethics. Furthermore, or Nagasaki bombs. Also, in contrast We took an overnight train to Ternopil, had improved. There were more Ukrainian Chornobyl has been very detrimental to Hiroshima-Nagasaki, which were where we were met by Bohdan, my cousin. programs and the Ukrainian news hour was in the sphere of biological integrity of acute high-dose exposures, Chornobyl As he drove us from Ternopil to good. CNN News was dubbed in Ukraine and has opened sharp con- poses dilemmas about low-dose chron- Berezhany, to Chernivtsi, to Ivano- Ukrainian. Streets were under repair. cerns about its human health ic radiation exposures. The area effect- Frankivske, to Sokal, to Lviv, gasoline was There was much discussion about the prospects. For many, the handling of ed by Chornobyl stretches far away practically impossible to find. Resourceful proposed new constitution on the radio, on the Chornobyl accident during the past from Ukraine. as ever, Bohdan had “friends” in every television and on the street. UNA/UNSO decade has demonstrated a rather The magnitude of the disaster is major city and was able to fill the gasoline organized a demonstration by the abysmal failure by bureaucratized underscored also by recent concerns cans he kept in the trunk. Riding in the Shevchenko statue in Lviv one evening agencies to grasp the dimensions of that two-thirds of the drinking water in backseat we realized that if, God forbid, during our stay. Two young men stood on the event. Some even propose now Ukraine may be endangered by poten- anyone hit us from the rear, we were toast. the platform holding their red-and-black that the Chornobyl tragedy requires tial plutonium contamination, one of A few positive notes. Everywhere we flags while another debated the pros and new approaches where philosophers the most lethal radioactive agents traveled, there were private homes being cons of the constitution. As I understood should play a greater role than politi- known. While initially Western scien- built on the outskirts of towns. Bricks him, his people don’t believe Ukraine cians. tists doubted reports about an epidem- were piled in some places indicating needs a constitution. England and Israel The mass media and in some ic of childhood thyroid cancer primari- future construction. Churches were being don’t have constitutions, he argued, so why instances the scientific community ly because it was “too early after the renovated, roadside chapels built. People should Ukraine? Besides, he added, even in have emphasized that the ionizing accident,” now, there is some scientif- in the villages had little homesteads with America many actions of the government radiation effects from Chornobyl on ic consternation because “there are too livestock and gardens. are unconstitutional. When Americans human health may be too negligible to many cases.” Some believe the Lviv was stifling hot. It hadn’t rained believed President John F. Kennedy was be measurable under current circum- increase in cases may be due to a pre- for over a month. A smoky pall hung becoming too chummy with the Soviets, stances, by available methods and existing iodine deficiency among over Lviv because of the spontaneous for example, he was assassinated, the resources. This, in turn, has confused those exposed, while others suspect turf fires that were erupting around the young man declared. I was tempted to take the public. Statements are often made that the estimates of the amount of city. There was dust everywhere. On the the microphone to counter that statement as that scientific studies fail to show evi- radiation released from Chornobyl trams. On the streets. In the homes. Food well as other distortions he mouthed, but I dence of “attributable or measurable may have been significantly understat- was scarce. Water was at a premium and resisted. It’s their country. I’m a visitor. effects” stemming from Chornobyl. ed. In any event, there is no doubt that was shut off at regular intervals during Lesia and I met with over 200 teachers Frequently this is construed as being the affected populations are profound- the day. Streets were in terrible shape in Ostrih and Rivne. We discussed life in equivalent to “a safe radiation dose.” ly distressed and have strong doubts with potholes and deep depressions America, the teaching profession in gener- But, in truth, the scientific fact that about their future. The birth rate has everywhere. Old women were begging in al and the meaning of democracy. We dis- ionizing radiation causes genetic plummeted and self-perceptions of front of churches and along main thor- covered that they had some misperceptions mutations and that these can result in health status are quite low. oughfares. St. George’s Cathedral was in about the United States, that their teaching cancer, birth defects and other disor- In April of this year, a disturbing need of repair. A sense of helplessness problems – disruptive children, uncoopera- ders is indisputable. Much energy is report in the prestigious journal Nature was pervasive. tive parents, a sense of moral indifference often expended in arguments that caused further bewilderment among There were Mexican soap operas and – were similar to ours, and that they were Chornobyl’s ill effects will afflict pos- international scientists, as well as class-B U.S. films on television, all dubbed committed to democracy in Ukraine. The sibly 50,000, 500,000 or 500 million, those in Ukraine. The article, amply in Russian. The most informative news overwhelming majority believed that polit- as if statistics represent a key question. highlighted in the press (e.g., The New programs were broadcast from Moscow. ical changes in Ukraine were moving Statistics are inimical to ethics. Death York Times, April 25), reported that I was in Kyiv last year and the situa- much too slowly. When asked what they is death, a life handicapped by birth genetic mutations in children of per- tion seemed to be improving. There were would do if they had evidence that a gov- defects is a burden. sons exposed to Chornobyl are signifi- visible changes here and there. Little ernment official was corrupt, most Another frequent extrapolation is cantly increased. Should this be con- sidewalk cafes were springing up and the answered that they would take the infor- that “non-measurable effects” are firmed, the implication will be that mood seemed more upbeat. mation to the local newspaper. Most, how- equivalent to “no effects.” This is the future generations of Ukrainian chil- This year Lesia and I returned to Lviv ever, didn’t think the information would be same as to say that the death of 50,000 dren may be burdened by birth defects via Air Ukraine. The seats were still hard published or, if it was published, that any- people scattered across Europe and and other genetic mutation effects. and the fare was still low. But the service thing would happen. across 10 years is inherently different The special symposium in Brazil was excellent. The flight attendants were At the same time there seemed to be if they die under more detectable cir- will provide a forum for a serious, sci- younger. They spoke Ukrainian among more old women begging in the streets and cumstances. It is beyond dispute that entific and balanced discussion of the themselves. They smiled. A lot. It was evi- the high school students with whom we ionizing radiation is an undesirable past and prospective studies that may dent they wanted to please and it wasn’t met found it difficult to make choices element in our environment because it clarify the current debate. The pro- easy given the number of people. It was a regarding the subjects they wanted to talk threatens the stability of the genome, gram also aims to encourage indepen- full, elbow-to-elbow flight. The food was about. Maybe it was us. Or maybe they just human and non-human alike. Genetic dent investigators to undertake a as good as on any American airline. weren’t accustomed to making choices. mutations are of consequence to cur- greater role and to invite them to join This time, everywhere Bohdan drove us, We pointed out that one can’t compare rent and future generations. the ranks of investigators sponsored by from Lviv, to Brody, to Pochayiv, to Ukraine to the United States. The It is also beyond dispute that the official agencies. Human and medical Kremenets, to Dubno, to Mezhurich, to American democratic tradition goes back distressed populations are deeply con- geneticists are particularly well Ostrih, to Rivne and back to Lviv, we found to the Magna Carta and has been fully cerned and that the birth rate in afflict- equipped to study ionizing radiation gasoline. Even better. There were gasoline functioning for over 200 years. Even then ed areas has plummeted. In such a effects on DNA, its stability and the stations being built along the road. Private we’ve made some major mistakes. In framework, the value of scientific implications of genetic mutations to home-building had expanded greatly. There contrast, Ukraine has been a nation-state investigations is high, regardless current and future generations. were new or renovated churches in almost since the day before yesterday. whether results are negative and there- The program calls for a review by every town we passed through. We even During our discussion with students, we fore rewarding to scientists, or positive Dr. Oleg Z. Hnateiko, M.D., Ph.D., the spied road repair crews along the way. pointed to the changes we had seen in the and therefore rewarding to distressed director of the Lviv Scientific Institute Ostrih Academy had come a long way last three years. They couldn’t appreciate populations. Scientific facts are neces- of Pediatrics and Hereditary Pathology since my visit a year ago. There were them because, to them, they’re barely visi- sary to anchor rational and construc- and also the head of the Ukrainian newer, brighter classrooms. A suite had ble. It’s like a child growing up before par- tive dialogues between the public and Human and Medical Genetics Society. been built for visiting professors. A new ents who see the child everyday. It’s only its representatives. Without facts, Other Ukrainian experts have been students’ dining room had been added to when someone who hasn’t seen the child human welfare and dignity can easily invited as participants. The keynote the facility. And, most important of all, for a while comes to visit that changes are be diminished. Ostrih was officially awarded academy duly noted. And so it is with Ukraine. The Ukrainian Medical Association (Continued on page 18) status by President Leonid Kuchma. It Changes are happening, and changes – no was obvious that the dedicated, hard- matter how little – mean a lot. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 No. 25

Monumental Hrushevsky project George Washington University seen as invaluable to scholars announces Ukrainian endowment EDMONTON – The board of directors better understand their historical and cul- WASHINGTON – The George Shcherbak also delivered the keynote of the Petro Jacyk Educational Foundation tural roots. Washington University recently received address and participated in a public semi- met with Dr. Zenon Kohut, director of the The publication of the “History of a generous donation of stock, valued at nar (organized by Prof. Wolchik) in Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Ukraine-Rus’ ” in English was Peter $400,000, from William Petrach of November 1995 that was well attended by (CIUS), and Dr. Frank Sysyn, director of Jacyk’s primary inspiration for establish- Arlington, Va. Mr. Petrach’s gift will be prominent Washington policy-makers. the Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian used to establish the William and Helen ing the Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Benefactor’s biography Historical Research (PJCUHR), on May Historical Research. The center was Petrach Endowment for Ukrainian 25 in order to review their work on the founded in 1989 as a part of the CIUS on Exchanges and Programs. Mr. Petrach was born in the town of English-language edition of Mykhailo the basis of a $1 million donation from The Ukrainian exchange program will be Dobrotvir under Polish administration, Hrushevsky’s monumental 11-volume this Toronto businessman and philan- administered by the Institute for European, and as a young man took officer training magnum opus, “History of Ukraine- thropist and a matching contribution of Russian and Eurasian Studies at GWU. in the Polish army. At the top of his cadet Rus,’ ”and to discuss the issues affecting $2 million from the Alberta provincial The William and Helen Petrach class, he was awarded tuition at Lviv the pace of their progress. government in accordance with the Endowment for Ukrainian Exchanges University, where he received a degree in The publication of this fundamental “matching funds” program in existence at and Programs will support exchanges of Slavic languages in 1939. He then went work by Ukraine’s most prominent histo- the time. The interest from this fund has faculty and graduate students between to war in the Polish army against the rian is the most ambitious and far-reach- allowed the PJCUHR to hire historians, The George Washington University and German invasion, was captured and put ing scholarly project ever undertaken by translators and editors to work on this Lviv State University. The exchange will in a German prison camp. Ukrainians on an international scale. very challenging project. support visiting professorships, and other He escaped from the Germans and, Considered by specialists to be one of the Reinforced by a grant from the National closely related activities designed to upon attempting to return home to Lviv, best historical studies of any country in Endowment for the Humanities and several facilitate scholarly and cultural was arrested by Soviet border guards the world, Hrushevsky’s “History of smaller donations, The PJCUHR has over- exchanges between Ukraine and the who had annexed the former Polish terri- Ukraine-Rus’ ” presents a comprehensive seen the successful completion of editorial United States. The focus will be on train- tory. He was again able to escape impris- and well-documented synthesis of work on volume 1, slated for publication in ing and upgrading scholarship in Ukraine onment and returned to Lviv, where he Ukrainian history. By tracing the distinct 1996, as well as the translation of volumes and on generating first-rate scholarship, obtained a master’s degree in library sci- development of the Ukrainian people 2, 3, 7 and 8, and the partial completion of teaching and policy analysis at The ences from the university. over the course of centuries, it challenges the translation of volumes 4, 6 and 9 (part 1 George Washington University. Mr. Petrach served in the Soviet Army the prevalent Western view, propagated and 2). Volume 7 is scheduled to appear in The exchange program will be interdis- at the beginning of World War II, but was since the 17th century by Russian politi- 1997. Over all, approximately 65 percent ciplinary in nature. Professors and stu- falsely accused of treason and sent to cians and historians, that Ukraine is a of the original text has already been trans- dents in such disciplines as economics, labor camps at Stalingrad and Northern part of Russia, inseparably linked to its lated. international affairs, political science, his- Island. He was released from the camps in neighbor historically, linguistically and In discussing the great value of this tory, languages and literature, geography, 1944, when Soviet losses necessitated a culturally. Thus, the English-language publication and its importance in shaping law, anthropology and other fields would review of former military personnel, and publication of Hrushevsky’s work is vital a positive international attitude toward be eligible for consideration to participate placed in command of a penal battalion. for the further evolution of Ukrainian Ukraine, the participants of the May 25 in the exchange. It is anticipated that, After being captured and sent to a German historical studies in the West. meeting stressed that it is imperative to beginning in 1997, the endowment would prison camp, he and 120 other prisoners The English-language edition of the publish the English translation of fund the cost of one Ukrainian scholar or escaped to Czecho-Slovakia and formed a “History of Ukraine-Rus’ ” will be of Hrushevsky’s history as soon as possible graduate student and one GWU faculty joint partisan battalion in Nachod. particular value to scholarly institutes, in order that its influence may be felt member or student to travel to the host After the end of the war, Mr. Petrach universities and high-level government during this critical period in the develop- country for two months. became a professor of Russian language institutions in various countries. The ment of Ukraine’s independence. This Changes in the field and literature at Broumov College in widespread circulation of the history monumental synthesis of Ukrainian his- Czecho-Slovakia. He emigrated to within such institutions will have a posi- tory will be Ukraine’s political and philo- Since the break-up of the Soviet Canada in 1948, and in 1952 moved to tive effect on newly emerging global sophical credo, crucially important in Union, the field once known as Soviet New York, where he met his future wife, political and cultural attitudes toward influencing international recognition of studies has necessarily undergone great Helen Vasilevsky. Ukraine, as well as promoting a better Ukraine’s place in the political hierarchy changes. The Russian and East European In 1964 he took a position as an understanding of Ukraine’s history and of Eastern Europe and the world. Studies (REES) program at GWU has instructor of advanced Slavic languages its contemporary political and cultural However, in order to accomplish their responded by choosing to add a focus on for the National Security Agency at Fort realities. In addition, it will help English- one of the newly independent states. Meade, Md., and after one year became a speaking Ukrainians all over the world to (Continued on page 17) Ukraine was chosen due to strong fac- linguist/research analyst for the U.S. ulty and student interest, and because it is Army. He retired after 29 years of ser- probably the most important newly inde- vice and was awarded a medal for “dedi- pendent state in the region. The availabil- cated and outstanding service to the gov- ity of Ukrainian experts in the ernment of the United States.” Washington area to serve as adjunct Mrs. Petrach served as a librarian at instructors enables the university to offer the New York Academy of Medicine graduate-level courses on the politics, and, after retiring, moved to Washington, economics and history of Ukraine. where she was active in volunteer work Dr. Oleh Hawrylyshyn, an economist with youth, especially cultural and reli- at the World Bank and former professor gious education at the Fort Myers mili- of economics at GWU, teaches econom- tary base. After several years of “retire- ics of Ukraine; Dr. Volodymyr ment,” she accepted a position as a finan- Zviglyanich, who is also a research asso- cial analyst at the Federal Reserve in ciate at the Institute for European, Washington, which she held for nine Russian and Eurasian Studies, teaches years. She died on June 26, 1984. Ukrainian politics and government; and The Petrach Endowment Fund can be Dr. Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak of the seen as Mrs. Petrach’s legacy because National Endowment for the Humanities her interest in the stock market led to the offers a course on the history of Ukraine. purchase and increased valuation of the REES faculty also have research inter- stocks her husband has donated to The ests that extend to Ukraine. For example, George Washington University. Prof. Sharon Wolchik and Dr. Zviglyanich Those interested in contributing to the are currently editing and co-authoring a William and Helen Petrach Endowment book titled “Ukraine: The Search for a for Ukrainian Exchanges and Programs National Identity,” with contributions from are encouraged to send their donations to both U.S. and Ukrainian specialists. The the following address: The William and university has hosted various lectures and Helen Petrach Endowment, Institute for seminars on Ukrainian issues, including an European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, address by Dr. Yuri Shcherbak, ambas- 2130 H St. NW, Suite 601, Washington, sador of Ukraine, on “Ukraine and DC 200052; (202) 994-6340; fax, (202) Contemporary Geopolitics.” Ambassador 994-5436.

Need a back issue? If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 9 Canadian nursing professionals help update Ukraine’s health care

OTTAWA – In the past four years, professional organizations, so there is lit- Canadian nursing professionals – most of tle networking. And the nursing schools them with a Ukrainian background and are run by physicians rather than nursing from the western provinces – have trav- professionals. eled to Ukraine to help this former Soviet Canadian nursing professionals say republic update its nursing programs. Ukraine is “where Canada was 50 years And Ukrainians have come to North ago.” The aim is to increase knowledge America to look at the Canadian way of and develop leadership skills among doing things. Ukrainian nurses so they can take over the The exchange is proving to be a learn- schools and improve nursing education. ing experience for both sides – an oppor- Collaboration among Ukraine’s tunity for Ukrainians to gain the knowl- Ministry of Health, the University of edge and nursing skills they require to Alberta, Grant MacEwan Community cope in a post-Communist, market-based College and the Canadian Nurses economy, and for Canadians to widen Association has already resulted in major their view of the world and gain a revisions to Ukraine’s national nursing foothold in an emerging global market. educational curriculum. This will lead to Aimed at supporting the transition to a significant reform in the nursing profes- democratic society in Ukraine, the sion. Canada Ukraine Partners Program was The University of Alberta’s faculty of launched in 1992 with funding from the nursing and Grant MacEwan Community Canadian International Development College are the main Canadian partners, Agency. It has three components: health, and Gerri Nakonechny, dean of health Seen at meetings in Ukraine to discuss a Canadian-funded nursing program are: public administration and civil society. and community studies at Grant (from left) Paulette Schatz, Dr. Tatyana Chernyshenko, Maury Miloff and Yuri The Canadian Society for International MacEwan, is the Partners in Health nurs- Soubbotin. Health is administering the health com- ing project’s coordinator. A third-genera- ponent of the program, Partners in tion Canadian, she is from a Ukrainian fessionals from Lviv visited Canada to nurses or educators, with representatives Health. The nursing segment, in the first background and speaks the language. look at facilities and nursing education. from the Canadian Nurses Association, few years focused on individual place- Ms. Nakonechny became involved in “We developed a very good relation- McMaster University, the University of ments of Canadian nurses and nursing Partners in Health in 1992, and the fol- ship, a good trusting relationship,” said Alberta faculty of nursing, and Grant specialists in Ukraine. However, these lowing year visited Ukraine with three Ms. Nakonechny. “One of the realities of MacEwan Community College. More than single placements provided only a begin- other people to do an assessment of sending over Canadians who speak 400 Ukrainian nursing representatives ning. Ongoing links between institutions potential placements. As a result, a num- Ukrainian is that both sides feel very attended the conference, and more than were needed for continuity in capacity- ber of Canadians were placed for one to comfortable. It’s wonderful to bring the 400 were at a workshop held afterwards in building. three months in Ukraine. Ms. Ukrainians to Edmonton because there Vinnytsia. The objective of the third phase, Nakonechny herself went to Lviv to are people here who can collaborate with “The objective of the conference was which began in January, is to foster assist with curriculum development and them in their language. They get a great to bring nurses together for the very first exchanges between Canadian and implementation. deal of community support.” time in the hope that they could come up Ukrainian health institutions for mutual In early 1994, Partners in Health host- Ms. Nakonechny added: “Now we with recommendations to address the benefit, provide training in leadership ed Dr. Tetyana Chernyshenko, chief spe- actually want to get some content, infor- issues facing nurses in Ukraine,” said skills, and help Ukraine develop bac- cialist with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health. mation and knowledge transferred, and we Ms. Nakonechny. “It was an enormous calaureate and master’s nursing educa- Responsible for nursing education in need continuity. That’s why we are con- task, but by the end of the conference tional programs. The over-all objective is Ukraine, she split her two months in centrating on links between institutions.” they had come up with 12 specific rec- to help Ukraine’s nursing curriculum Canada between Edmonton and Ottawa, In May 1995, Ms. Nakonechny was ommendations.” meet international standards. and was keynote speaker at an Edmonton back in Ukraine with a colleague to assist During the program’s third phase, Ukraine has 110 schools of nursing, conference attended by 65 Canadians in planning the first nursing conference at Canadian nursing specialists in psychia- but only four are college-based and have interested in a strategy for training the request of the Ukrainians. The confer- try, obstetrics, program management and four-year programs; at most schools, Ukraine’s health professionals. ence, held last September in Chernivtsi, nursing education will visit Ukraine, and training lasts two years. There are no The following year, two nursing pro- was attended by eight Canadians. All were nursing leaders from Ukraine will visit Canada. Camille Romaniuk, a psychi- atric nurse from Edmonton, has already spent two weeks giving a seminar in Engineer’s project sends technical books to Ukraine Ukraine, and three Ukrainian specialists WINNIPEG – A Canadian engineer – including Dr. Chernyshenko on a and his family have undertaken a human- return visit – spent three weeks in itarian aid project to help future engi- Edmonton and Ottawa in April. The two neering students in Ukraine. Walter J. other specialists were Dr. Volodymyr Muzyczka of Winnipeg has sent over Tarasiuk, director of Cherkasy Medical 350 kilograms (770 lbs.) of English-lan- College, and Dr. Inna Hubenko, director guage technical books to a high school in of Vinnytsia Medical College. the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. Particularly interested in the Canadian system of nursing education, they were Used books were donated by the given an overview of the educational University of Manitoba engineering system, visited nursing schools involved library with the help of Dr. Dimos in undergraduate and higher education of Polyzois, associate professor of structur- nurses, and were shown a range of com- al engineering. Mr. Muzyczka arranged munity nursing placements. They also to collect, package and ship the more spent time in Ottawa, meeting with the than 500 books overseas. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), The Lviv Lyceum of Physics and Health Canada and the Canadian Mathematics is a high school that pre- Association of University Schools of pares advanced students for university Nursing (CAUSN). study in engineering and applied sci- “Even though the program was short, it ences. Mr. Muzyczka noted, “They are a was well planned, so that we had a chance new generation of future scientists, engi- to learn about the university school of neering managers and decision-makers nursing system and also to see medical for independent Ukraine.” colleges and nursing departments,” said In 1994, Mr. Muzyczka volunteered to Dr. Chernyshenko at the end of the visit. work in Ukraine as an advisor to the “We were able to familiarize ourselves Lviv Oblast government in the area of with the practical aspects of the nursing small hydropower development in the education system and the activities of the Carpathian mountains. national nursing association on the federal At that time, he had the opportunity to and provincial levels. We also visited visit the Lviv Lyceum, meet with stu- Health Canada to become familiar with dents and listen to their needs. “These the strategy of policy development, and are brilliant and articulate students who we were at hospitals.” have great potential to contribute to The delegation was shown the different rebuilding Ukraine,” he observed. levels of nursing education in Canada. Mr. Muzyczka said he wants to “This was very important to us since in encourage this potential. “These students Ukraine we only recently started a bache- are studying English and are obviously Josyp Demko lor’s program, and we have no graduates (Continued on page 17) Walter Muzyczka packing one of his shipments of books to Ukraine. (Continued on page 16) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 No. 25

Canada’sby Christopher Guly new risingForemost in feeling star: that frustration Winnipeg-born is arts, my answer always is my Ukrainian Tamara Gorski Ms. Gorski herself. “There are some upbringing” explains Ms. Gorski, who OTTAWA — Her chameleon-like roles I know I can’t get, because the most moved to Toronto in 1988 and obtained a beauty evokes images of Michelle popular look these days is androgynous,” degree in fashion merchandising and Pfeiffer, Annette Bening and a young she explains in a telephone interview visual communication at Ryerson Faye Dunaway. In the glamorous world from her home in Toronto. Polytechnical Institute. “When people of celluloid, such qualities have earned Fortunately, Ms. Gorski is also were reading Shakespeare, I was reading Winnipeg-born Tamara Gorski starring endowed with versatile talent. For Shevchenko. I was this little kid up there roles in television and film. instance, when she was filming the in the 1,500-seat Playhouse Theater recit- In the CBS made-for-TV movie, “Mrs. movie “The Lost World” three years ago ing epic poems and playing the ‘Little Harris Goes to Paris,” she played a high- in Harare, Zimbabwe, the 5 feet 5 inches, Red Devil’ in Shevchenko’s ‘Ivasyk fashion Parisian model opposite Angela 105-pound Ukrainian Canadian actor Telesyk’ when I was 7. There’s no ques- Lansbury, Dame Diana Rigg and Omar moonlighted off the set singing her heart tion I was trained in my tradition.” Sharif. Her look in that one: a young away in a local club. Amid her acting roles, Ms. Gorski Audrey Hepburn in the 1957 film, Currently appearing in the Toronto “Funny Face.” More recently, Ms. Gorski recently revisited that tradition and last stage production, “Lucky Strike,” at the August released a recording, “Vatra,” appeared in Gus Van Sant’s “To Die city’s Theater Passe Muraille, Ms. Gorski For,” which earned its star, Tom Cruise’s with her group, Tamara. The project is now playing up her physicality. began in the summer of 1994, when she wife, Nicole Kidman, a Golden Globe for The play focuses on the final 15 min- best actress in a comedy or musical. The went to visit cousins in Regina. utes of a gangster’s life as he, and another Originally, Ms. Gorski thought she ex-Winnipegger played a bar girl flirting con, fade to black, holed up in a ware- with the film’s other star, Matt Dillon. would do the things good for one’s soul: house with a bag of loot, a bottle of bour- hanging out with loved ones and gazing And, last summer, Ms. Gorski bon and the gangster’s moll – Ms. Gorski. appeared in a Canadian pay-TV antholo- at the Prairie sunset. That plan of serenity “There’s one scene where I have to hit this quickly changed when cousin Oleksa gy series based on masterpiece paintings. gangster, Eddie, over a 100 times,” she Tamara Gorski In the episode in which she appeared, Lozowchuk began playing her some of said. “It’s like being in a big hopak.” his gospel-influenced instrumentals. called “Language of the Heart,” Ms. Growing up in Winnipeg the daughter ous Ukrainian Canadian festivals across Gorski relied on her Royal Winnipeg of well-known physician Dr. Bron The pair decided to pursue a musical Canada. When time allows, she also Ballet training to portray a ballerina who Gorski, Tamara Gorski had many oppor- collaboration. “Vatra,” with its heavy hopes to take pen to paper and compose redirects an orchestra conductor’s sexual tunities to twirl in a hopak as a junior blues and almost Celtic influences, poetry. advances to compose a ballet for her and dancer with Rusalka, and teach students resulted. “I’m like a car, I have to be in con- her violinist-lover. The installment was how to do it as a choreographer with the “This is a recording which recalls my stant momentum and not just idling,” based on Edgar Degas’ “The Rehearsal.” Ukrainian National Federation. She also childhood camp experiences, from the explains Ms. Gorski. “I have to create Despite her success, Ms. Gorski’s spent five years as a soprano soloist with way it starts with a cock crowing to the something every day.” manager, Nancy LeFeaver, acknowl- the Tyrsa choir, and traveled to Rome in way it ends with the camp song, ‘Pry Becoming the next Pfeiffer or Benning edges that expanding the 26-year-old 1988 to sing for the Pope at the millenni- Vatri,’ ” said Ms. Gorski. will, for the meantime, become perhaps actor’s range has been challenging. um celebrations of Ukrainian “Vatra” also appears to have pro- the cherry on the cake. Ms. Gorski seems “Tamara never gets to play the more Christianity. pelled the multi-talented artist into a confident that day will come. hard-edged roles, I guess she looks too “When people ask me what most new career direction. This summer, Ms. “The best chicks are Uke chicks from exquisite for that,” says Ms. LeFeaver. influenced me in my appreciation of the Gorski hopes to be able to sing at vari- the North End of Winnipeg,” she jokes.

Radoslav Zuk participates University of Alberta hosts folklore conference by B. Cherwick and A. Makar Current Trends and Issues.” Saturday’s program consisted of five sessions: “Two in architecture symposium EDMONTON – The conference “Studies in Paths to Traditional Culture: Oral and Literary Links”; NEW YORK – Radoslav Zuk, professor of architec- Ukrainian Culture and Ethnicity: Academic and “Ukrainian Material Culture”; “Life and the Erotic: ture at McGill University in Montreal, recently was Community Perspectives” took place at the University Ritual and Symbolism in Ukrainian Culture”; “Culture invited to take part in a symposium of the Society for of Alberta on April 26-28. Sponsored by the Huculak and the Old World”; and “Ukrainian Folklore and the the Arts, Religion and Contemporary Culture held in Chair of Ukrainian Culture and Ethnography and the Negotiation of Identity.” A total of 17 papers was pre- graduate students of the Ukrainian Folklore Program at New York on February 3. sented. the University of Alberta, this conference was attended Participating in the symposium were leading archi- The day concluded with an interesting roundtable dis- by participants from throughout Alberta, as well as from tects and design consultants engaged in church architec- cussion on “Questions of Ethnicity: Personal British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the ture representing different faiths. Perspectives.” Four participants (Ms. Jendzjowsky, United States. Among the participants were New York architect Natalia Shostak, Frances Swyripa and Ms. Thomson) Ukrainian folklore studies at the University of Bertram L. Bassuk, known for his synagogue designs and each presented her own unique understanding of Alberta had their start in the 1970s, thanks to the his approach to architectural education; Eliza M. Linley, Ukrainian culture based on their individual roots in the efforts of Dr. Bohdan Medwidsky. Beginning with architect and Episcopalian minister, who does consulting four major waves of Ukrainian immigration to Canada: work for congregations facing new building programs or one course, by 1980 a complete program in Ukrainian prior to World War I; the inter-war period; post World renovations and resortations; Robert E. Rambusch, lead- folklore had evolved, and in 1989 the Huculak Chair War II; and the 1990s. ing liturgical design consultant/artist based in New York; of Ukrainian Culture and Ethnography was estab- Closing remarks for the conference were delivered by and Prof. Zuk, known for his major design projects of lished. Dr. Klymasz. Ukrainian Catholic churches in the U.S. and Canada. This is the first privately endowed Chair in the facul- On Sunday, April 28, conference participants took Founded in 1961, ARC provides a forum for collabo- ty of arts at the University of Alberta, and is supported part in a driving tour of east central Alberta. They visit- ration on the highest level between artists and intellectu- by generous donations from the community at large. ed many of the sites settled by the first Ukrainian immi- als and religious bodies. It invites the participation “of The Huculak Chair, occupied by Dr. Andriy grants to Canada, including many churches, cemeteries all those who seek to shape the future,” bringing togeth- Nahachewsky, is the only center of its kind on the North er “those numerous but scattered individuals of all tradi- American continent conducting educational and and other architectural landmarks. tions and disciplines who are at work on the frontiers of research programs in Ukrainian folklore. The Ukrainian There are plans to publish selected articles from the creative thought and expression.” folklore program grants the degrees of B.A., M.A. and conference in the folklore journal Culture and Tradition During his sabbatical from McGill University for the Ph.D. published at Memorial University of Newfoundland. academic year 1995-1996, Prof. Zuk was visiting pro- A pre-conference public lecture held at the Edmonton Conference sessions were attended by many members fessor at the Ukrainian Free University in Munich dur- Centennial Library featured Dr. Robert B. Klymasz of of the Ukrainian community of Edmonton, as well as a ing the summer semester of 1995. the Canadian Center for Folk Culture Studies in Hull, great number of non-Ukrainians interested in the fields Last fall he was in Kyiv in his capacity as consultant Quebec, who gave an audio-visual presentation titled of folklore and Ukrainian studies. All had the opportuni- for the project for the expansion of the National “Ethnic Art in Canada: The Ukrainian Perspective.” He ty to take an active part in the discussions that followed Museum of Ukrainian Art. described the development of a special exhibit at the the presentation of each paper. Many interesting obser- Prof. Zuk was also visiting professor at the Istanbul Canadian Museum of Civilization. vations were offered by listeners from outside the acad- Technical University and appeared as guest lecturer at the The conference began with a graduate student emic community. Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. forum, where local researchers presented works in The conference showed the growing interest in The photographic exhibition “Radoslav Zuk: Tradition progress. This was followed by a roundtable discussion Ukrainians folklore studies among Ukrainian and non- and New Architecture – Nine Churches for Ukrainian titled “Archives as a Tool for Community Develop- Ukrainians from both academic and community circles. Catholic Communities in North America,” which has ment.” Secondly, it underscored the high level of folklore already appeared in Ukraine, Austria and Italy, was also Participants included Irene Jendzjowsky (Provincial scholarship taking place throughout Canada. Thirdly, it held at both universities in Turkey last November. Archives of Alberta), Alexander Makar (Ukrainian verified the sound academic foundation that graduate On May 9, Prof. Zuk gave a lecture titled “The Canadian Archives and Museum), Dr. Nahachewsky students receive in the Ukrainian folklore program at Conscious and the Subconscious in the Architectural (Huculak Chair of Ukrainian Culture and Ethnography), the University of Alberta. Finally, it showed that the Design Process: Ukrainian Churches in North America Sandra Thomson (Provincial Archives of Alberta) and Huculak Chair of Ukrainian Folklore and Ethnography and Museum Projects in Ukraine,” which was delivered Dr. Klymasz. is becoming one of the leading centers for Ukrainian at the Institute for Architecture at the Technical In the evening, Dr. Klymasz gave the conference’s ethnology in the world and for folklore studies in University of Vienna. keynote address, “Ukrainian Canadian Folklore Studies: Canada. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 11

DATELINE NEW YORK: Ballet and TV pluses by Helen Smindak With the opera season over, ballet has production of the world’s favorite fairy come to the fore, both at the tale, “Cinderella.” As the Prince, he Metropolitan Opera House and the New recreated excellently a role he has York State Theater. danced many times with the National Two Ukrainian-born dancers – Opera of Ukraine. Vladimir Malakhov and Maxim Ms. Sosenko, who began her ballet Belotserkovsky – have been winning training with Roma Pryma Bohachevsky rave reviews from critics for their perfor- in New York at age 6 later studied at the mances in the 1996 season of the School of American Ballet, the official American Ballet Theatre, now in its clos- school of the New York City Ballet. She ing weeks at the Metropolitan Opera joined the company as a corps de ballet House. member in 1978 and rose to the rank of Across the Lincoln Center Plaza at the soloist in 1989. New York State Theater, American-born During the current NYC Ballet season, ballerina Roma Sosenko continues her she is appearing in “Coppelia” (“Dawn” fine work in solo and demi-solo perfor- variation), the Pas de Cinq movement of mances with the New York City Ballet “Chaconne,” and “Walpurgis Nacht.” In Company. July, she will appear with the NYC Ballet Mr. Malakhov, who has been com- in a three-week engagement at the pared by Newsday to the famous dancer Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Rudolf Nureyev, has been appearing this Previously, Ms. Sosenko has danced spring in leading roles in exciting pro- featured roles in works choreographed ductions of “Romeo and Juliet,” by Jerome Robbins (“The Four Seasons” “Manon,” “La Bayadere” and “Swan and “The Goldberg Variation”), George Lake.” He also dances in various works Balanchine (“Ballo Della Regina,” “Le that make up a special All-Tchaikovsky Baiser de le Fee” divertimento, the pas program (Ballet Imperial, Tchaikovsky de trois “Emeralds” from “Jewels” and Pas de Deux, and The Sleeping Beauty, “Scotch Symphony”) and Peter Martins Act III). (“Eight Miniatures,” “Little Suite” and Considered “our new find” by the “Suite from Historie de Soldat.” American Ballet Theater, Mr. Malakhov The daughter of Oksana and George was born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, where Sosenko of Yonkers, N.Y., Ms. Sosenko he began his dance training at age 4 at a has been seen on New York’s PBS televi- local ballet school. After completing sion channel in several productions, studies at the Bolshoi Ballet School, he including Balanchine’s “L’Enfant et les joined the Moscow Classical Ballet in Sortileges,” “A Lincoln Center Special: A 1986 as the company’s youngest princi- Tribute to George Balanchine,” and pal dancer and was assigned leading Jerome Robbins’ “Live from Studio H.” roles in a large number of ballets. She also appeared in Ruth page’s “The In 1992, Mr. Malakhov joined the Merry Widow.” She has made guest Vienna State Opera Ballet as a principal appearances in Italy, St. Maarten and Los soloist, dancing the leading roles in “La Angeles, and traveled with the New York Fille Mal Gardee,” “The Nutcracker,” City Ballet to Japan during a recent tour. “Don Quixote,” “A Midsummer Night’s A Butovych retrospective Dream” and “Manon.” He has been appearing as a principal dancer with the On the 100th anniversary of his birth National Ballet of Canada since 1994. Winner of many international awards, (Continued on page 12) Maxim Belotserkovsky and Julie Kent in “Cinderella.” he was named “best male dancer in the world” by Japan’s Dance Magazine for three consecutive years, 1992-1994. He is the subject of two films – “Bravo Malakhov” (1991) and “The Dancer Malakhov” (1993). Before joining the American Ballet Theater in the spring of 1995, he appeared in the United States with the Moscow Classical Ballet tour and as a guest artist with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy tour and the Los Angeles Classical Ballet. His repertoire with the ABT last sea- son included Solor in “La Bayadere,” Albrecht in “Giselle,” the leading male role in “Les Sylphides” and the “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux.” Mr. Belotserkovsky, a native of Kyiv who trained at the School of Dance there, became a leading dance soloist with the National Opera of Bulgaria in 1990. The following year, he became a leading soloist with the National Opera of Ukraine, and appeared with the com- pany during an international tour that included Japan, India, Egypt, Mexico, Canada and several European and East European nations. While with the company, he was awarded the title of “etoile” (star), and in 1993 was honored by the president of Ukraine for outstanding artistic achieve- ment. Joining the American Ballet Theater as a member of the corps de ballet in 1994, he was appointed soloist in May 1995. His roles have included Espada in “Don Quixote” and the peasant pas de deux in “Giselle;” he also created a lead- ing role in “States of Grace.” This season, Mr. Belotserkovsky part- nered Julie Kent in the ABT’s full-length Vladimir Malakhov of the American Ballet Theater. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 No. 25 Catholic War Veterans post celebrates 50th anniversary NEW YORK – The St. George tunity to present a proclamation from Ukrainian Post 401 of the Catholic War Bishop Losten that conferred episcopal Veterans marked the 50th anniversary of blessings on Commander Polche for his its establishment with a gala luncheon on personal multi-faceted activities in the St. March 24, at the Ukrainian National George Ukrainian Catholic Church and Home in New York City. This followed community. A standing ovation fol- memorial services at the St. George lowed. Ukrainian Catholic Church for their In his capacity as a lieutenant in the departed comrades. New York Police Department, Mr. The festivities commenced with the Polche was able to assist the Ukrainian presentation of colors. The Very Rev. community in planning parades and pro- Bernard Panczuk of Warren, Mich., viding the personal security of digni- offered the invocation, and a moment of taries. Mr. Polche is also a member of the silence for the departed members was Ukrainian American Police Association observed. Oleh Lopatynsky, chairman and a past national commander of the of the 50th Anniversary Committee, Ukrainian American Veterans. delivered the welcome address and The first commander of CWV Post raised a toast to the post on its golden 401, Walter Lakusta, and long-time jubilee and in honor of all the past com- member, Dr. Walter Baron, reminisced At the 50th anniversary luncheon of Post 401 are: (seated, from left) Dr. Walter manders. A rousing “Mnohaya Lita” and recalled the trials and tribulations of Baron, Walter Lakusta, Harry Polche, (standing) Oleh Lopatynsky, Peter Switnicki, was sung by all. the Post from its infancy to the present. Ignarius Paolilla, W. Atlas, Jaroslaw Kurowyckyj and Myrolub Lozynskyj. During the course of the luncheon, An added treat was a monologue in master of ceremonies Jaroslaw both English and Ukrainian by William 50th anniversary of Post 401. Elaine Catholic War Veterans “For God, For Kurowyckyj introduced guests and repre- Shust, renowned TV and stage personali- Diaczun, president of the CWV State Country, For Home!” sentatives of various organizations. He ty, that evoked much laughter and left Department Ladies Auxiliary, presented a Commander Polche recognized and proceeded to read a letter addressed to everyone in high spirits. citation to the post for participating in the lauded the efforts of those who had Harry Polche, commander of Post 401, An official proclamation from the 50th anniversary parade on Fifth Avenue served on the Golden Jubilee Committee, from Bishop Basil H. Losten. “Half a cen- Mayor of New York City, Rudolph W. commemorating the end of World War II. including Chaplain the Rev. Leo tury has not dimmed the gratitude of Giuliani, was issued designating March In his acceptance speech, Commander Goldade, Chairman Oleh Lopatynsky, America for its courageous veterans who 24 as “St. George Ukrainian Post 401 Polche expressed his gratitude on behalf Master of Ceremonies Mr. Kurowyckyj, remain a symbol of the courage, bravery, Catholic War Veterans Day.” In addition, of the post and himself for all the honor Treasurer Peter Switnicki, Assistant love of country, and endurance that serves a greeting was read from Manhattan received. He especially thanked his wife, Treasurer Joseph Woytowich and as role models for the youth of today,” Council Member Antonio Pagan. Rosalie, claiming her to be “the wind Sergeant-at-Arms Myrolub Lozynskyj. wrote the eparch of Stamford, Conn. New York State Department beneath my wings.” He further stated that The luncheon concluded with the The Very Rev. Patrick Paschak Commander Ignatius Paolilla presented the post and its members will continue recitation of the CWV Memorial Verse praised the veterans for their exemplary both a CMV National Citation and a State their good works for many more years in and benediction by the post chaplain, the service to the church. He took the oppor- Department Citation commemorating the upholding the principles and goals of the Rev. Goldade.

which had a one-week engagement in May at the ing symbol,” to which a co-star responds,” I’m going to Ballet and TV... Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, is a portrait of have to find someone who can translate Ukrainian.” (Continued from page 11) the rural Carpathian area of southwestern Ukraine, In a recent episode of another NBC comedy, “The in Ukraine in 1896, the graphic artist and painter seen through the eyes of Zev Godinger, a Holocaust John LaRoquette Show,” Mr. LaRoquette was seen at a Nicholas Butovych is being vividly remembered with a survivor in his late 60s who lives in the small town of bookwriter’s party speaking to the writer’s beautiful retrospective of his work at the Ukrainian Academy of Berehovo. wife, who could pass for a model. She tells Mr. Arts and Sciences, 206 W. 100th St. in Manhattan. The With actor Leonard Nimoy as narrator, the movie fol- LaRoquette, “I’m from Ukraine.” lows Mr. Godinger on a symbolic and emotional pilgrim- exhibit will run through June 23. On a serious note, Yosyf Terelia was credited with age from Berehovo to Vinohradov, his hometown 50 Mr. Butovych came to the United States in 1947, and orchestrating the Ukrainian civil rights movement on an miles to the east. A secondary theme celebrates the min- lived and worked in Ridgefield Park, N.J., until his NBC program titled “New Visions of the Future: gling of Gypsy and Jewish musical cultures in the region, Prophecy III.” Mr. Terelia, who survived 23 years in a death in 1961. with cameo appearances by Ukrainian musicians. Soviet prison camp (nine of those in solitary confine- Some 30 paintings (oil, gouache and watercolor), etch- Written and directed by Yale Storm, the film points ment), also worked with oppressed and persecuted Jews, ings and woodcut prints from the Butovych family’s col- up the intermingling of many nationalities in the area (it noted the program. lection, depicting folk scenes, landscapes and portraits, are was home to about a quarter of a million Jews before ABC’s “World’s Funniest Videos” included a seg- being shown, along with an equal number of Butovych World War II) as well as the changing of national flags ment showing a group of Ukrainian men and women in bookplates, greeting cards and book and magazine covers several times in this century. a tractor-hauling contest as the narrator proclaimed: that came from the academy’s archives. Several oil paint- A story told by Mr. Nimoy at the beginning of the “And in Ukraine, it was man versus machine.” ings from the private collection of a Prague couple, film humorously illustrates the changing of occupying Scott Clark of ABC’s Eyewitness News gave a Marian and Julia Zadayanna, are also on display. forces in the Carpathian Mountain region. A Jew from humorous narration in rhyme during a segment that Mr. Butovych’s work is remarkable for its glowing the Carpathian Mountains, asked by a gypsy how it is showed Ukrainian women gymnasts doing floor exercis- colors and a combination of fantasy and realism, ele- that he knows so many languages, replies,” I had my es in unison. ments that are especially noticeable in stunning compo- bris in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, my bar mitzvah in According to an ABC News report a few months ago, sitions prepared as illustrations for stage sets of Ivan Czecho-Slovakia, my divorce in the Soviet Union, and superstar Whoopi Goldberg auctioned off her leather Kotkiarevsky’s “Eneida” and Michael Haivoronsky’s I’ll be buried in the [sic] Ukraine, but I’ve never left my jacket at a Sotheby’s auction “to assist Ukrainian chil- ballet “Did Lado.” hometown.” dren suffering from defects due to the Chernobyl fall- Handwritten correspondence about the ballet that Mr. Godinger tells of returning to Ukraine from out.” Sponsored by the Jewish organization Children Of passed between Mr. Butovych in Ridgefield and Mr. Auschwitz and surviving on the streets of Vinohradov Chernobyl, the auction was held to benefit Jewish chil- Haivoronsky in Forest Hills, Queens, in the late 1940s is until he was able to start an ice-cream vending business, dren living in Ukraine, but Ukrainian children in general displayed under glass, together with the artist’s hand- which earned him the equivalent of 29 cents a day. got the benefit of the publicity. written autobiography. When the Communists occupied Ukraine, they persecut- A recent rerun of the Jerry Seinfeld Show on WPIX, At the exhibit opening on June 9, art critic Stephanie ed so-called “Jewish speculators” who remained in the which had to do with Superbowl fever, showed Newman Hulyk Hnatenko pointed to the influence of early child- Carpathian area. Today, only about 1,200 remain. and Kramer playing the board game Risk on the sub- hood impressions on the artist’s work. Although Mr. Television tidbits way. Newman: “I can take the [sic] Ukraine.” Kramer: Butovych could not be classified as an abstract expression- “But the [sic] Ukraine is weak.” Tough-looking male ist, his work unites Western European art and Ukrainian art In the past few months, references to Ukraine and bystander with gruff East European accent: “I am traditions, and expresses the mysticism of Ukrainian life. Ukrainians – complimentary references, at that – have Ukrainian. You call Ukraine weak.” Wham, the board is In his memories, Mr. Butovych wrote of the folk tales been picked up on prime-time television shows. split in two. and legends he had heard as a young child. In his sub- These references were all separate and apart from In the Saturday Night Movie on PBS, “House Calls,” conscious mind, he saw reflections from those tales in news reports on important political and economic devel- Walter Matthau tells Glenda Jackson, “I’m a middle- every bush, sheaf of grain, willow tree or eerily lighted, opments in Ukraine, or the recognition given to Ukraine aged Ukrainian.” Retorts Ms. Jackson: “You’re a tall, storm-tossed cloud, and transposed those impressions with every appearance of sports champions like Oksana handsome, middle-aged Ukrainian!” into his compositions. Baiul, Viktor Petrenko and runner Lyubov Kocko. A new Austrian Airlines commercial which touts Mr. Butovych studied art in Prague and Berlin and at NBC and ABC run neck-and-neck for the greatest “daily flights to Moscow, Prague and Kyiv” on various the Academy of Graphic Arts in Leipzig. He worked number of allusions, with WPIX (a local New York sta- channels places the Ukrainian capital on an equal foot- and exhibited in various European cities, including Paris tion) and New York’s PBS channel coming in with one ing with other international capitals. (Autumn Salon of 1928) and received several awards. apiece. One could argue that these items are insignificant and Life in the Carpathians The NBC comedy series “3rd Rock From the Sun,” can’t compete with the damage caused by that “ugly” which airs on Tuesday evenings, recently had star John segment on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” but it certainly feels “Carpati: 50 Miles, 50 years,” a documentary film Lithgow commenting about “an ancient Ukrainian quilt- good to be noticed. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 13 Philadelphia’s Ukrainian center burns its second mortgage

by Petrusia Sawchak on Saturday mornings at 9-10 a.m. Present and past board members of PHILADELPHIA – During the sixth UECC were acknowledged for their annual banquet and second mortgage burn- work. Those board members present ing of the Ukrainian Educational and joined Mr. Zacharczuk on stage for the Cultural Center (UECC) in Philadelphia burning of the second mortgage. held on March 9, Dr. Julian Kulas was Mr. Zacharczuk was presented with an honored for his contributions to the award from the board of directors for his Ukrainian American community. On view dedication and sound fiscal planning in before the banquet was a commemorative paying off the $500,000 debt. Also rec- art exhibit of the late Zenon L. Feszczak. ognized was Dr. Alexander Chernyk, the Borys Zacharczuk, president of the cen- UECC’s first president. It was during his ter, presented the Recognition Award to term that the first mortgage was paid, and Dr. Kulas and congratulated him for his the $1 million expansion and remodeling exceptional dedication to the Ukrainian contract took place. community in Philadelphia. A congratula- The banquet committee was chaired tory letter from the White House signed by by Orysia Hewka, executive director, President Bill Clinton was read. with the help of the Program Committee. Dr. Kulas, president of the 1st Security The Rev. Dr. Iwan Bilanych delivered Federal Savings Bank in Chicago, literal- Borys Zacharczuk presents Recognition Award to Dr. Julian Kulas accompanied both the invocation and benediction. by his wife, Liza. ly saved a Ukrainian financial institution, A musical program featured violinists the Ukrainian Savings and Loan Solomia Ivachiv and Olena Klucherev; Association in Philadelphia, from disso- and pianist Chrystina Dorchuso who per- lution when it was in critical financial formed works by Paganini, Debussy and status. By his timely intervention, the Liszt. The young performers are students bank was renamed the 1st Security from the Music Foundation in Ukraine Federal Savings Bank and was moved to sponsored by Maria Murony of Delaware. a new location. Also making their debut in Philadelphia After accepting the award, Dr. Kulas, was the Les Kurbas Theatre of Lviv. Eight on behalf of the bank, presented Mr. actors from the troupe recited and chanted Zacharczuk with a $5,000 check made excerpts from Taras Shevchenko’s out to the center and a $1,000 check for “Haidamaky”and “Neophytes” in an the UECC’s new radio program. orginal avant-garde style. Members of the In addition to being a bank president, cast are Volodymyr Kuchynsky, Natalka Dr. Kulas is also an attorney in private Polovynka, Andriy Vodychev, Oleh Drach, practice and a colonel in the U.S. Army Tetyana Kaspruk, Oksana Tsymbal, Yurko Reserves. He was the former president of Mysak and Oleh Tsiona. The company is the Ukrainian Congress Committee of presently spending time in New York City America, and chairman of the Helsinki at the Harriman Institute and Columbia Monitoring Committee of Chicago; in University’s Oscar Hammerstein II Center 1986 Dr. Kulas was appointed a public for Theatre Studies. member of the U.S. delegation to the Before the banquet, the private art col- Conference on Security and Cooperation lection of the late Zenon L. Feszczak and in Europe. He also represented Walter his wife, Olena, on loan from The Holding a bowl with the burning mortgage are Zwenyslawa Romaniw, UECC Polovchak in a five- year struggle to keep Ukrainian Museum in New York City, was treasurer, and Maria Panczuk, former board member as Borys Zacharchuk him in freedom. on display. Many of the works featured watches with satisfaction. The honoree’s long list of achievements were by Ukrainian and international artists, were lauded by the evening’s co-hosts, such as Alexander Archipenko, Oleksa Osip Roshka (editor of the Ukrainian Hryshchenko, (Alexis Gritchenko), Yuri newspaper America) and Petrusia Hura, Yulian Kolesar, Sophia Lada and Sawchak (UECC board member). Mareo Zubar. The late Mr. Feszczak’s son, Mrs. Sawchak gave a short history of the Zenon M. Feszczak, was curator of the UECC since its inception in 1980, explain- exhibit. ing how the center has grown. Today it has The late Mr. Feszczak served as the become the community home to over 35 design director and later director of the different organizations, an educational Philadelphia Civic Center Museum and facility that teaches Ukrainian subject the Port of History Museum in classes and heritage courses, a library, and Philadelphia. He also served as board a social services agency helping both member and exhibit designer for The senior citizens and new immigrants. Ukrainian Museum in New York City. Besides a newsletter, the center has After spending a lifetime promoting added a weekly radio program on Ukrainian art and culture around the WNWR New World Radio on 1540 AM world, he died in 1993. THE NEW UNA TERM PLANS OFFER “BLUE RIBBON RATES” !!!

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Whether the 35-year-old remains a Pro hockey... King is questionable because he becomes (Continued from page 14) an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Ukrainian center right-winger was totally Hrudey is one of the last links to the reborn, jumping back into a major offen- Kings’ 1993 run to the Stanley Cup final. sive role for the Winnipeg Jets. “I’m the last of a certain era,” Hrudey Along the way, and despite rib, back said. “I’m now the oldest, which I don’t and knee injuries, Olczyk played his enjoy. I want to continue to be a leader 800th NHL game last April 10 in Detroit without being overbearing.” and extended a personal points streak. HRUDEY UTTERING: The goalie Olczyk contributed an assist and, was irritated when fellow-Uke Wayne although his streak was interrupted for 13 Gretzky was greeted with boos as he games by a knee injury, he had posted returned to the Los Angeles Forum on points in the last nine games he played. March 18. “I can understand and appreci- Olczyk’s final totals were 27 goals and ate the fans cheering for their team,” 49 points in 51 games with 65 minutes in Hrudey said. “People should save their penalties. The good news in all of this booing for other players.” was that the Chicago native, on a termi- Hawerchuk has green light in Philly nation contract this season at $550,000 (U.S.), was in negotiations with the Artists need freedom to create, and Jets/Phoenix Coyotes for a new deal. maybe that’s why offense-minded Dale He became a valuable unrestricted free Hawerchuk might be a better fit with the agent at the end of the season. Philadelphia Flyers than he was with the “We’re on the same page and we want St. Louis Blues. to sign him,” said GM Paddock. After Hawerchuk, who was traded to the two years as a spare part in New York Flyers on March 15 in exchange for cen- with the Rangers, Olczyk’s return to ter Craig MacTavish, said the Blues Winnipeg was a successful one. wanted him to play a conservative style “Playing my 800th game gives me a which restricted his play-making skills. great deal of satisfaction,” Olczyk said The Flyers want the 33-year-old veteran back on April 10. But the satisfaction I get to be defense-conscious, but they’re not out of it doesn’t have as much to do with going to discourage a flashy play. the length of my career as it does with the After signing with the Blues as an fact I’m playing and contributing to a team unrestricted free agent last summer, making a run at the playoffs “ Hawerchuk was in coach Mike Keenan’s Eddie Olczyk: in 1995-1996 a once- doghouse (who isn’t?) early and couldn’t again high-flying Jet. In 1996-1997, a find the exit door. He did somehow man- wily Coyote??? age 13 goals and 41 points in 66 games Hrudey: last of the Kings? with the Blues. “It seemed right from the beginning Even though he had been given some (Keenan) wasn’t giving me the ice time,” form of reassurance several days before said Hawerchuk, who scored a goal and the trading deadline, March 20 was not added two assists in his second game an easy day for Ukrainian goaltender with the Flyers, an 8-2 rout of the San Kelly Hrudey. Having watched team- Jose Sharks on March 17. mates Rick Tocchet, Pat Conacher, “He started sitting me right away for Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley and certain little plays that I would make. I Club Suzie Q Week Jari Kurri all pack their bags this season, did adjust, but I don’t think it was best 13TH ANNUAL GATHERING Hrudey had put his house up for sale and for my game.” August 10-11, 1996 had previously thought he was being Flyers’ coach Terry Murray found more The UNA Resort, Kerhonkson, N.Y. traded to the Dallas Stars and later even ice time for Hawerchuk than he probably For an unforgettable and unique Ukrainian vacation experience. the New York Rangers. expected. Murray put Hawerchuk on the A warm and friendly atmosphere of Ukrainian professionals Hrudey tried to keep busy before the Eric Lindros-John LeClair line when (ages 25 and up) from around the world. noon trading deadline with household Mikael Renberg’s abdominal injury flared chores, taking the family cars to the gas and also had him playing a second line Share memories and experience new adventures! station. So, did he run out of dishes and with Rod Brind’Amour and Pat Falloon. Singles and couples welcome. vacuum? “I wasn’t home that long,” Hawerchuk also manned one of the points FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (BEFORE 10 P.M. EST) Hrudey said, laughing. on the power play. The phone rang at noon and Hrudey In 16 regular season games with his N.J. (Marta) (201) 472-3973 and his wife, Donna, nearly jumped. But, new mates, Hawerchuk tallied four goals, Conn. (Orest) (203) 653-0107 it was a false alarm, a family friend, not 16 assists for 20 points, better than a Toronto (Roman) (416) 236-2093 anyone from the Kings’ management. point per game. Toronto (Marta) (416) 249-0225 “I’m not going to lie, these things can happen very quickly if the deal is right,” (Above quotes courtesy of Tim For room reservations, call Soyuzivka at: said Hrudey, who admitted being sur- Campbell, Mike Brophy, Lisa Dillman (914) 626-5641, fax: (914) 626-4638 prised he was still a King. “I was very, and Wayne Fish, beat writers for the very nervous.” Jets, Kings and Blues.) 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ciation, and Ukraine’s Health Ministry is Canadian nursing... planning to conduct workshops and sem- (Continued from page 9) inars on nursing education and will be yet,” Dr. Chernyshenko explained. “We inviting Canadians specialists to partici- don’t have a master’s or doctorate pro- pate, Dr. Chernyshenko added. gram at the moment.” Colleague Dr. Tarasiuk said that, as a Nurses in Ukraine have historically result of what he had seen in Canada, he been viewed as physicians’ assistants, she would be taking an active part in the cre- added. “Nursing in Canada is a separate, ation of a national nursing association in distinct profession. With the experience Ukraine and would be implementing we have gained in this short period of changes to nursing education at his college. time, we are hoping to implement our new The Ukrainians are not expected to knowledge in Ukraine. Because our stay replicate Canadian nursing programs. was short, we realize that we were not able “They can’t depend on any one country for to learn all the details, but we got a good their resources, nor should they,” said Ms. general overview of the system. As a result Nakonechny. “They should take the best of the visit, we hope to broaden our links of what is available. There are other coun- with Canadian institutions.” tries doing a lot of work in the health area. She admitted it will not be easy to “reori- Our role is to ensure that they are familiar ent the public perception of nurses in with what we are doing and offer our Ukraine” and implement a new approach to assistance. But the choice is really theirs.” the profession. “However, we realize that * * * everything begins with education, and we For more information on Partners in have to implement a good educational sys- Health, the Canadian Society for tem to produce qualified nurses in order to International Health and its other projects, begin the process of change.” contact Paulette Schatz, PIH program man- Intense work is now under way in ager, (613) 230-2654; fax, (613) 230-8401; Ukraine to create a national nursing asso- or e-mail, [email protected]

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out on February 1, and 12 more ship- in effect, as well as shortcomings in the Engineer’s project... ments followed in quick succession. Cabinet shake-up... guidance of his administration and unsat- (Continued from page 9) The Ukrainian Professional and (Continued from page 1) isfactory execution of his official duties.” discouraged by their lack of resources. Business Foundation of Winnipeg has ders of the prime minister, who will be While Mr. Kosakivsky is on sick Among other things, they need access to already donated a third of the funds the one ousted if this round of reforms leave, according to Ukrainian law, he Western technical literature.” towards shipment. The Ukrainian proves ineffective. cannot be ousted. Also, because he was a Mr. Muzyczka explained, “This pro- Cultural and Educational Center of As reported last week, Olexiy popularly elected mayor, it would not be ject has very specific objectives. These Winnipeg, Oseredok, has supported Mr. Sheberstov, minister of energy and elec- legal for the president to dismiss him. books will give students the opportunity Muzyczka’s efforts by agreeing to collect tricity, who had been harshly criticized Rumors circulating in Kyiv point to one to become acquainted with English tech- and administer the donations. by President Kuchma in a public speech solution: a new mayoral election in the nical terminology and nomenclature, and Mr. Muzyczka has made this a family on June 12, was dismissed by the fall. However, nothing has yet been help them open doors to the vast project. He said, “My father, Frank, has Ukrainian leader two days later. decided. In May President Kuchma had also resources of technical information from been packaging and shipping parcels to Other changes in the government this sacked his representative in the the Western scientific community. It will family in Ukraine for years, and he has week include the firing of Volodymyr Henichevskiy Raion of Kherson Oblast, also promote the transfer of Western donated his time and effort to package Barabash, first deputy minister of youth Hennadiy Zayichenko, for breaking a methods, technologies and ideas to bene- the books. My teenage children, Alex and sports. fit Ukraine’s emergence as a world and Monica, have helped by organizing number of Ukrainian laws regarding power.” the shipments.” Regional “spring cleaning” ownership, the work of enterprises in Ukraine and privatization. Ukraine is one of the largest countries Mr. Muzyczka added that more ship- President Kuchma has also recently in Europe with a population of more than ments of books and other supplies, such begun a “spring cleaning” of regional Holovaty remains minister of justice 52 million. However, Ukraine is strug- as paper, are planned as already there has state administrations — replacing his Despite reports in the media last week gling economically in the wake of its been a response from numerous individu- representative in Vinnytsia Oblast. In a that Justice Minister Serhiy Holovaty had break-up from the political structure of als and organizations. crackdown on corruption among regional penned his resignation, upon returning the former USSR in 1991. Mr. Muzyczka, a professional engineer bureaucrats, Mr. Kuchma has sacked the from Budapest, where he had attended Mr. Muzyczka pointed out, “How can with Manitoba Hydro in Winnipeg, is a head and the deputy head of the the 10th conference of European Justice you hope to rebuild a country when basic member of the Ukrainian Professional and Vinnytsia Oblast State Administration, Ministers, he denied that he was going educational tools are not present? Right Business Club of Winnipeg. He may be Mykola Melnyk and Leonid Boyko, anywhere just yet. now, the Lviv Lyceum and other educa- reached at (204) 474-3725 or by e-mail: respectively, for using their official posts However, given the fact that Prosecutor tional institutions in Ukraine are in des- [email protected] to obtain private apartments from the General Hryhoriy Vorsinov is in fact a bit- perate need of basic educational materi- Tax-deductible donations to help ship regional administration. als. In addition to English-language text books may be sent to: The Ukrainian ter enemy of Mr. Holovaty and a close ally He has replaced Mr. Melnyk with of Prime Minister Lazarenko, some politi- books, they would benefit from paper, Cultural and Educational Center of People’s Deputy Anatoliy Matvienko, pencils, computers, software and photo- Winnipeg – Oseredok, “English Language cal observers note that Mr. Holovaty may who was named acting head of the have written a resignation letter to use at a copy machines. These are basic resources Technical Books to Ukraine Fund,” 184 administration. we take for granted.” Alexander Ave. E., Winnipeg, Manitoba later date. The first shipment of books was sent R3B 0L6. By decree on June 6, President Kuchma As The Weekly was going to press, also named Oleksander Omelchenko first Minister Holovaty confirmed that he had deputy chairman of the Kyiv City “tendered a letter of resignation” to Do you wish to have an active role in Administration. In effect, he will be the President Kuchma on June 4. However, Monumental... influencing the development of a new acting mayor of Kyiv until Mayor Leonid he added, this letter of resignation is (Continued from page 8) international attitude toward Ukraine and Kosakivsky recovers from his illness. “purely an internal paper, which charac- plan, the project organizers must hire its people? Do you want to be recognized Mr. Omelchenko was named acting terizes official relations between the more translators and editors, as well as by scholars, politicians and future genera- mayor on May 23, soon after the president and the minister of justice.” find resources to cover projected printing tions of Ukrainians for your patriotism and Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers decided “I don’t consider it possible to give any costs, which are expected to greatly sur- generosity? If so, please support this pro- to appeal to President Kuchma to dismiss comments before a decision is made,” he pass the available funds. ject by sending your donations to: Mr. Kosakivsky “for violations of laws said on June 20. Thus, the Hrushevsky project organiz- “Hrushevsky Project,” Canadian Institute ers are appealing to the Ukrainian com- of Ukrainian Studies, 352 Athabasca Hall, munity in the diaspora to support this University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta TO ALL UNA MEMBERS: very important publication with numer- T6G 2E8. All checks should be made ous donations. An entire volume of payable to “CIUS-Hrushevsky Project.” Kindly be reminded that your dues (premiums) for insurance coverage are Hrushevsky’s History will be dedicated For additional information contact the payable on the first day of the month, and not at the end, as some assume. to each individual or corporate sponsor CIUS office (Edmonton), (403) 492- By paying promptly to your Branch Secretary, you will help him/her remit the pledging $100,000 or more. 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Symonenko and Socialist Party head ist tendencies,” said Mr. Matiaszek. Roman Zwarych, director of the Center Elections in Russia... Oleksander Moroz, who is also the chair- And that, coupled with the fact that of Democratic Reform in Kyiv, thinks it is (Continued from page 1) man of the Ukrainian Parliament, have Russia’s new ambassador to Ukraine is not only Ukraine that should be concerned impossible to solve problems with the help said that Mr. Zyuganov has a real chance Yuri Dubinin, a staunch Russian national- about the results of Russian elections. of force. The economy is the key factor,” of becoming the next president of the ist, underscores that pressure on Ukraine “The elections – no matter who wins – said the Crimean prime minister. Russian Federation in the run-offs. will continue to mount in the future. will have negative repercussions not only Presidential Chief of Staff Dmytro “Zyuganov has a real chance to beat Both Messrs. Matiaszek and Lozowy for Ukraine, but for Eastern Europe and Tabachnyk told Interfax-Ukraine he hoped Yeltsin,” said Mr. Moroz, “provided that believe that even if Mr. Yeltsin wins the Europe in general,” he said. that the “people of Russia will make their the election law is observed.” election next month, he may not serve “One way for Ukraine to face the future choice in favor of democracy and human Mr. Symonenko told Interfax-Ukraine out his full term. They speculate that he with Russia is for it to develop a clear and values, stability and well-being.” that if Mr. Zyuganov wins the run-off, may be removed due to poor health aggressive foreign policy,” said Mr. He added that “the hopes of the “Ukraine is not going to lose its indepen- and/or internal conflicts. Zwarych. “And it should come up with a Ukrainian left-wing forces, and especially dence and sovereignty. We are convinced “And that is the time Ukraine has to be much clearer position on European securi- the Communist Party, for a landslide victo- of this and have no doubts about it.” prepared for,” explained Mr. Matiaszek, ty, expand its role in the Partnership for ry for Gennadiy Zyuganov have flopped.” “His victory will help settle the prob- adding that there has not been a prece- Peace and play its trump card by getting But Ukraine’s left-wingers were not as lems of Ukrainian-Russian relations, and dent of succession in Russia, and what the United States and Russia to restart its pessimistic, pointing to the fact that the obstacles which disunite our people will can happen is anybody’s guess. talks on START II,” he said. margin between Messrs. Yeltsin and be removed,” said Mr. Symonenko. Zyuganov was very narrow. Mr. Zyuganov has already said that if Crimean Communist leader Leonid he wins the Russian presidency, his first Ukraine’s citizens remain divided on Grach called Mr. Zyuganov to congratu- trip abroad will be to Kyiv. Deputies make... the draft of the constitution, as witnessed late him on his “good showing” in the “The problem is that Ukraine is so (Continued from page 1) by the pickets outside of Parliament. elections. The candidate told Mr. Grach dependent on Russia,” added Ivan include an article banning the deployment Citizens of western and central he feels very confident. Lozowy, the director of the Institute on of foreign military bases on Ukraine’s terri- Ukraine have held meetings over the last Mr. Grach also claimed that Zyuganov’s Statehood and Democracy in Kyiv. “So tory, as well as provisions concerning the few months in support of adopting the victory will “signal a warming in relations it becomes vulnerable and concerned status of the Crimea, Ukraine’s official lan- constitution, and more than 300 represen- between Ukraine and Russia,” and this will about what is going on in Russia. And guage, national symbols and property. tatives of Rukh, the Ukrainian Republican allow the Crimean issue to be resolved pos- that has to change,” he said. Regarding the clause about the ban- Party, the Ukrainian National Assembly itively. “Even if Mr. Yeltsin is re-elected, a ning of foreign military bases on and other movements picketed the And, he added, if Mr. Yeltsin is victo- significant portion of the population has Ukrainian territory, all the members of Parliament building on June 19 to rious, “the dictatorship will toughen and voted for Mr. Zyuganov and Gen. Lebed, the ad hoc committee voted for this mea- demand that the draft be adopted. the Crimean card will be played out until and he will have to cater to that segment sure – but for different reasons, explained Meanwhile, members of the Civic the situation turns into a conflict.” of the populace. So there will be a Mr. Teleshun. The left-wingers do not Congress of Ukraine party, a left-wing Both Communist Party leader Petro heightening of Communist and national- want it because they are opposed to con- organization, picketed the Parliament on tacts with NATO, and the right-wingers June 18, demanding that Russian be do not want it because they are against granted the status of a second official creation of a CIS military-political bloc. language, along with Ukrainian.

who has invited distinguished scientists A Chornobyl solidarity... from Latin America to become partici- (Continued from page 7) pants. There is considerable concern in speaker will be Dr. James Neel, M.D., the developing world about sources of Ph.D., a recognized world authority in ionizing radiation and environmental degradation in general. human genetics, medical genetics and a We call on the Ukrainian community, recipient of distinguished awards in his particularly its business leadership, to field. Soon after Hiroshima-Nagasaki, Dr. make contributions that are necessary to Neel initiated and directed a host of stud- ensure participation by Ukrainian ies aimed at clarifying the medical and experts. Interactions of Ukrainian experts genetic effects of ionizing radiation. A with thousands of international geneti- panel discussion by international experts cists attending the congress is one of the will expand the vistas presented by most effective ways to uphold and uplift reviewers, and the symposium will close the international and scientific linkages with a discussion open to all participants. of Ukraine as a newly independent state. The symposium is co-sponsored by the Ibero-American Society of Human Ukrainian Medical Association Genetics, headed by Dr. Carlos Salinas, of North America How to support the symposium

Contributions are being solicited to their views of the Chornobyl accident sponsor Ukrainian participants in the and determine avenues to ameliorate “Chornobyl: Implications of a its consequences. Decade” symposium to take place in Checks should be made payable to Rio de Janeiro in August, an event to the tax-exempt University of South be held concurrently with the Alabama Medical Sciences Foundation International Congress of Human (please note: “for U.S.-Ukraine Genetics. Contributions are critical, as Project”), Wladimir Werteleckyj, M.D., such assistance will enable Ukrainian Room 214, CC/CB, Mobile, AL 36688- experts to attend this event and present 0002.

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grate with Europe by becoming a full Embassy urges... member of the European community and (Continued from page 4) not some “Euro-Asian” grouping. and Nuclear Safety, headed by Yuri “Today we have completely reoriented Kostenko, who later joined the meeting, our foreign policy on European priori- has not paid its workers since March. ties,” the ambassador said. The army, which has been drawn down Regardless of who wins the presiden- from 600,000 at the time Ukraine declared tial elections in Russia, Dr. Shcherbak its independence to 300,000 today, has said, “the pressure on Ukraine will be received only 16 percent of its budget, and increased...We know this and we should its personnel have not been paid for three to be prepared.” Russia has stated that it Summer programs 1996 wants to re-institute its old boundaries, four months. And the government has pro- Thursday, July 4 hibited the buying of imported office furni- and it is part of Russia’s official foreign policy doctrine, he underlined. 06:00 pm 0Hutsul Night ture and foreign travel. Even travel on the 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by LVIVIANY ministerial level has been curtailed, requir- Ukraine’s attitude toward NATO has changed in recent times to the extent that Friday, July 5 ing personal authorization by the prime 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by FATA MORGANA minister, Dr. Shcherbak said. Kyiv now is not against its expansion. As are all government departments, “We understand that this will happen, Saturday, July 6 the Embassy in Washington, too, is feel- and we must be ready to share a 1,000- 08:30 pm 0CONCERT — “DARKA and SLAVKO — Unplugged” 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by TEMPO, FATA MORGANA, BURLAKY ing the budgetary squeeze. “We find our- kilometer common border with NATO,” selves in a very critical financial situa- he said. Ukraine, however, remains Saturday, July 13 tion,” the ambassador said. against the introduction of NATO 08:30 pm 0CONCERT — Folk Ensemble CHERES nuclear weapons into these expanded ter- Director: Andriy Milavsky The government tax system is not 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by LUNA working, and profitable enterprises are ritories, and to this end President hiding their profits and not paying their Kuchma has called for the creation of a Sunday, July 20 share, Dr. Shcherbak continued. This has nuclear-free zone in Central Europe. 08:30 pm 0CONCERT — Vocalist Yaroslav Hnatiuk “So long as NATO unites democratic 08:30 pm 0CONCERT — Pianist — Svitlana Hnatiuk forced the Cabinet to take “extreme mea- 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by VODOHRAI, LUBA and MYKOLA sures,” including the formation of special countries, we are for maintaining close “brigades” headed by deputy prime min- ties and expanding our cooperation with Saturday, July 27 isters, which have gone out to the various it,” Dr. Shcherbak said. “Our goal is to 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — DUMKA CHOIR, New York create a special partnership with NATO, 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — VASYL HRECHYNSKY, conductor regions to get a hold of the situation. 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by LUNA “It’s reminiscent of the old Soviet meth- so that NATO would be a guarantor of ods, when things like this were done, but Ukraine’s independence.” Saturday, August 3 The ambassador said that in the near 08:30 pm 0CONCERT — Dance Ensemble CHAIKA there seems to be no alternative,” he said. 08:30 pm 0CONCERT — Vocal Duet TODASCHUK SISTERS While, on a positive note, Ukraine did future NATO will open an information 10:00 pm 0DANCE — music provided by FATA MORGANA not accrue any new external debts in center in Kyiv, and in a related matter, 1995, still, its foreign debt for the previ- noted Poland’s positive position on Saturday, August 10 Ukraine’s role in Europe and plans for 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — YARA THEATRE GROUP ous three years amounts to $8 billion – 10:00 pm0 DANCE — music provided by VODOHRAI more than half of which is owed to the information of a joint Polish- Russia and Turkmenistan for all oil and Ukrainian army battalion, which will be Sunday, August 11 UNWLA DAY gas. This debt level, however, he stationed in Peremyshl. Saturday, August 17 explained, is not too high for a country Dr. Shcherbak also took the opportunity 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — ROMAN TSYMBALA the size of Ukraine. to introduce the Embassy’s new press 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — LESIA HRABOVA Dr. Shcherbak reported that most of the counselor, Natalia Zaroudna, who, he said, 10:00 pm0 DANCE — music provided by BURLAKY 11:45 pm0 Crowning of “MISS SOYUZIVKA 1997” good news was in Ukraine’s foreign rela- is also working in expanding the tions: Ukraine became a member of the Embassy’s relations with the Organization Sunday, August 18 Council of Europe, and President Kuchma of American States, which is headquartered 02:00 pm0 An afternoon with “EKO KOZAK” has reaffirmed Ukraine’s intention to inte- in Washington. Saturday, August 24 UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION afternoon0 UNA photo exhibit 0afternoon Announcement of winners and presentation of awards thing from us diplomatically, that’s author- 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — SOYUZIVKA DANCE WORKSHOP RECITAL Shcherbak’s letter... itative. When they read something in a 08:30 pm0 CONCERT — Director: ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY (Continued from page 2) newspaper that has been leaked, that’s one 10:00 pm0 DANCE — music provided by BURYA (along with a number of Western compa- particular person’s point of view and he or LABOR DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS she is not courageous enough to put his CONCERT, DANCES, EXHIBITS, TENNIS TOURNAMENT, SWIMMING COMPETITION nies) for this contract which in no way vio- (Details TBA) lates the U.N. sanctions. name to it, they ought to disregard it. That Last but not least, it is noteworthy that would be my advice.” Ukraine has never been cited or offi- the original article and the follow-up cially warned by the U.S. administration articles of June 12 and 13 appeared in about any violations of the U.N. sanctions. your newspaper at a time when hearings Well-established dental office seeking partner on overseas assistance were under way Sincerely, in the U.S. Congress. Thus, the true pur- Yuri Shcherbak Office: (201) 762-3100; Home: (201) 731-1050 pose of these published allegations Ambassador of Ukraine appears at best suspect. As a writer, who, unfortunately, for most of my life lived under a Communist regime, I am fully cognizant of the methodology of Soviet propaganda, when on the basis of unrelated facts unsubstantiated and erroneous conclu- sions were reached. I am certainly aware that a newspaper seeks burning issues; however, this need should not be satisfied at the expense of the truth and accuracy in reporting. What we really should be seeking are ways to consolidate the already existing relations of mutual trust and partnership between our countries and peoples. Finally, I would like to quote the words of Mr. Nicholas Burns, spokesman of the U.S. Department of State, who said “... when they [the governments] hear some-

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UKRAINIAN PREVIEW OF EVENTS ATIONAL Friday, June 28 one to its annual picnic, at 11:30 a.m.- 4 N p.m. The beautifully landscaped grounds WASHINGTON: The Washington Group will provide Ukrainian ethnic food from presents “A View from the Inside — Two varenyky to pechyvo (pastries), as well as SSOCIATION TWG Board Members Discuss their A hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Games and Experiences in the Executive Branch.” music for the children, as well as prizes, Taras Bazyluk, a speechwriter in the arts and crafts for all assure lots of fun for Clinton administration, and Marta Zielyk, all ages. The church grounds are at 635 FOR PURCHASE the State Department’s first permanent Broad St. For more information call, (201) HOME Ukrainian interpreter will make the pre- 471-8131. OR REFINANCE sentations. Mr. Bazyluk will speak on “A LOAN Voting Force to be Reckoned With: The Monday, July 1 Political Maturation of the Ukrainian TORONTO: The Arkan Dance Company SPECIAL FEATURES: American Community,” while Ms. is pleased to present a concert of dances PROGRAM* Zielyk’s presentation is titled “Interpreting • Available Nationwide with live orchestra, at 7 p.m. at John Ukraine: The Good, The Bad and The Call now for immediate service • Single-Family Residence or Condominium English Community School, 2 Elizabeth Ugly.” The event will be held at Freedom (Royal York and Queensway). For more and complete program details... • Conventional and Jumbo Loans House, 1319 18th St. NW, Second Floor, information about the concert call (416) at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served. • Fixed or Adjustable Rates 255-8577. Donations are welcome. For more infor- • Fast, Efficient Service mation call George Masiuk, (202) 651- Sunday, July 14 • Free Pre-Qualification 2302. (800) 253-9862 CHICAGO-PALOS PARK: Ss. Peter NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, America invites members, their guests and 8410 W. 131st St., will host its annual the community to a champagne tasting. Ukrainian Festival on the church grounds Field & Olesnycky Sample sparkling wines from around the and in the church hall. This year’s festival world, including the latest arrivals from will feature the Ukrainian Dance Attorneys at Law Ukraine. The event begins at 7 p.m. Ensembles of Ss. Peter and Paul parish, Contribution: members, $25; non-mem- clowns, moon walk, snow cones, popcorn, 11 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100 bers, $30 (all inclusive for wine-tasting music, dancing, bingo, games for adults East Hanover, N.J. 07936 and hors d’oevres). RSVP no later than and children, horseshoes, sunshine (no (201) 386-1115 Monday, June 24. Call Lydia, (212) 697- guarantee), shade, trees, picnic tables and 3064, or Petro, (914) 686-7978. of course the best food in town. The parish Fax (201) 884-1188 will be giving away over $2,000 in prizes, Sunday, June 30 (Three Miles North of Ramada Hotel, at Ridgedale Ave.) with a grand prize of $1,000. The festival CLIFTON, N.J.: Holy Ascension starts at 11 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Representation of Small Businesses, Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites every- For more information call (708) 448-1350. Wills, Estates and Asset Protection, Commercial and Corporate Law, Real Estate and Family Law. PLEASE NOTE: Preview items must be received one week before desired date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Preview items will be published only once (please indicate desired date of (By prior appointment, on selected Fridays, between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 7 P.M., Mr. Olesnycky publication). All items are published at the discretion of the editorial staff will hold office hours at Self-Reliance Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, 558 Summit Ave., Jersey City, NJ. and in accordance with available space. Please call (201) 386-1115 to make such appointments in advence)

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