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Holodomor Memorial ХРИСТОС НАРОДИВСЯ! CHRIST IS BORN! THEPublished U by theKRAINIAN Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationEEKLY Vol. LXXX No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 $1/$2 in Ukraine Resident historian appointed Yushchenko warned of prosecution in two cases for Ukrainian settlement by Zenon Zawada Special to The Ukrainian Weekly anniversary in Canada KYIV – Former President Viktor Yushchenko played a key role in President Viktor Yanukovych’s election victory, WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Ukrainian Canadian yet it’s mostly trouble that he’s gotten in return for helping Congress on December 20, 2011, announced the to bring the current government into power. appointment of a national resident historian, as the The latest row facing Mr. Yushchenko came from First Ukrainian community in Canada marks the 120th Deputy Procurator General Renat Kuzmin, who warned the anniversary of settlement in Canada and begins prep- former president in a December 7, 2011, interview that he arations for a celebration much larger in scope: the could be criminally prosecuted if investigators conclude 125th anniversary in 2016. that he wasn’t poisoned during the 2004 presidential elec- “These milestone anniversaries are, in and of tion, as he had claimed. themselves, historically significant in the life of our Then nearly two weeks later, on December 20, Mr. Kuzmin community – just as much as the documented events warned of renewed investigations of alleged financial machi- and achievements that we celebrate define Ukrainian nations at the state-owned Bank Ukrayina, where the for- mer president served as first deputy chair in 1991-1993. Canadians and our collective place in the national his- Zenon Zawada The warnings could lead to long trials aimed at the 2012 tory of Canada,” said the chair of the 120th Former President Viktor Yushchenko. parliamentary campaign season, drawing voters’ attention Anniversary Commemorative Committee, Roman away from real problems and boosting their support for versial figure like Mr. Yushchenko, political experts said. Brytan. “As we celebrate together, it is vital that we the Party of Regions of Ukraine for prosecuting a contro- “Yushchenko did too much for the current government for also speak with one voice about the groundbreakers, it to make short work of him,” said Olexiy Haran, a political nation-builders and trailblazers who contribute to science professor at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla the dynamic, vital role that our community plays in Academy. “On the other hand, I don’t rule out that they the ongoing growth of Canada as a nation.” want to humiliate him as the leader of the Orange maidan.” The newly appointed national resident historian is After his triumph in the 2004 presidential election, Mr. Radomir Bilash, senior historian for the Ukrainian Yushchenko decimated his public support to near-zero lev- Cultural Heritage Village, with which he has been asso- els with his active role in defeating Ms. Tymoshenko in the ciated since 1977. Insofar as this world-class historical 2010 presidential vote and then testifying against her in museum focuses on the first decades of Ukrainian the criminal trial that convicted and sentenced her to homestead settlement and East-Central townsite seven years in prison. development, “Radomir is uniquely equipped to pro- Mr. Yushchenko gained numerous favors from the vide an accurate, factual context to the region and set- Yanukovych administration when it took power in tlers that started it all,” commented Mr. Brytan. February 2010. Mr. Bilash is project manager for the Alberta- Close members of his entourage gained lucrative govern- Ukraine Genealogical Project and president of the ment posts and eluded criminal investigation, while his fami- Canadian Association of Ukrainian Ethnology. The ly was allowed to reside in a fancy state dacha in Koncha author of numerous articles on Ukrainian Canadian cul- Zaspa, a suburb of Kyiv, until the Yushchenkos finished UNIAN/Evgyeniy Borisovskiy ture and history, and researcher/consultant for the First Deputy Procurator General Renat Kuzmin. (Continued on page 10) Canadian Museum of Civilization, he also lectures at the University of Alberta on early Ukrainian Canadian cul- ture as an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies. Mr. Bilash’s first task will be to develop a webpage Holodomor memorial design presented through the 120th Anniversary Commemorative Committee and Ukrainian Canadian Congress, which will provide a treasury of gems of factual information to D.C. commissions and worldwide historical references for anyone looking WASHINGTON – During the last month of 2011, the tives from the Embassy of Ukraine and the U.S. Committee to find a quotation, an overview, a series of statistics, or design of the Holodomor memorial in Washington was for Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness 1932-1933 a narrative study pertaining to Ukrainians in Canada. presented to the National Capital Planning Commission (U.S. Holodomor Committee). He will also be available on an ongoing basis to respond (NCPC) on December 1 and the National Capital Memorial During the National Capital Memorial Advisory to direct requests for texts, scripts and other materials Advisory Commission (NCMAC) on December 14. In addi- Commission (NCMAC) hearing, Oresta Starak, first secre- to be used in anniversary event programs, interpretive tion, a public scoping meeting was held on December 8 for tary of the Embassy of Ukraine, and Michael Sawkiw Jr., displays or even works of artistic inspiration. residents of the District of Columbia to express their opin- chairman of the U.S. Holodomor Committee, spoke in favor ions on the project. Anniversary celebrations of establishing a Ukrainian Famine-Genocide (Holodomor) Completion of the project is targeted for the 80th anni- memorial in Washington. The launch of the 120th anniversary celebrations of versary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 in Ms. Starak testified that the Holodomor was covered up Ukrainian settlement in Canada took place on Victoria 2013. for decades by the Soviets and only recently brought to the Day, May 23, 2011, at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Each of the informational meetings – as well as the first world’s attention, adding that the Holodomor memorial Village located about 50 kilometers east of Edmonton, of the hearings on the design concept on October 20, 2011, would be a testament to the expanding bilateral relation- Alberta. That event’s highlights were the unveiling of before the Commission of Fine Arts – was an opportunity ship between Ukraine and the United States. an official logo for the anniversary and a pioneer family to vet the two proposed projects before various commis- Mr. Sawkiw elaborated on the Ukrainian American com- gathering. Since then, with the encouragement of the sioners and boards. Conceptual renderings of “Field of munity’s desire to have a Holodomor memorial built so Ukrainian Canadian Congress, various celebrations, Wheat,” designed by Ukrainian American architect Larysa that more people become aware of this “unknown geno- festivals, concerts and banquets across the country Kurylas, and “Shooting Hands,” designed by Ukrainian cide.” He quoted from a statement issued by President sculptor Igor Grechanyk, were presented by Mary Kay have been dedicated to this community milestone. George W. Bush in 2003, on the occasion of the 70th anni- Lanzillotta, partner at Hartman-Cox Architects. (Continued on page 11) Also present at the various sessions were representa- (Continued on page 7) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 No. 1 ANALYSIS Ukraine and Georgia approach Tymoshenko loses appeal tions for visitors. In the meantime, individ- uals who will need visa, passport, birth reg- KYIV – An appeals court in Ukraine has istration, notarial, federal benefits and justice in disparate ways upheld the guilty verdict and the seven- other services provided to U.S. citizens year jail sentence imposed on former by Taras Kuzio Ms. Tymoshenko is in jail for allegedly bring- must keep the upcoming move in mind. ing losses of $190 million to the state, Kyiv Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Ms. Because of the move, the Consular Section Eurasia Daily Monitor Mayor Leonid Chernovetsky, who was sacked Tymoshenko was jailed for exceeding her will be closed for all routine services on authority in brokering a 2009 gas deal with Corruption and corporate raiding are late 2010, and his associates remain free. Yet, January 18 and 19 and offer only limited growing at an alarming rate in Ukraine since the extent of their corruption is beyond doubt Russia. She has denied any wrongdoing services on January 20. Also, the Embassy Viktor Yanukovych came to power. The coun- in the biggest land grab since Ukraine became and dismissed the trial as part of a cam- will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. try dropped 18 places this year in an independent state. Kyiv City paign by President Viktor Yanukovych to federal holiday on Monday, January 16. The Transparency International’s annual rank- Administration Chair Olexander Popov (a get rid of a political rival. The United States Embassy will fully re-open on Monday, ings, now standing below Russia and presidential representative who serves as and the European Union also have con- January 23, at its new location. To make Azerbaijan (both 143rd) and in 152nd place mayor) reported that they had returned demned the trial as politically motivated. sure everyone who needs services has a alongside Congo, the Central African Republic 1,700 hectares of land illegally distributed by Ms. Tymoshenko has dismissed the appeal chance to come in before the move, the and Tajikistan. Moreover, 152nd place corre- the mayor’s office (Ukrayinska Pravda, hearings as a “farce” and has filed a case Embassy has set aside extra appointment sponds to 2.3 on the 10-point scale in December 4, 2011). with the European Court of Human Rights. times on January 10-17.
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