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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIII HE KRAINIANNo. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine YanukovychT calledUU.S. energy secretary advises Kyiv to Wboost its energy independence by Olga Nuzhinskaya for questioning, Special to The Ukrainian Weekly KYIV – In what appeared to be a but fails to appear recognition of Ukraine’s continued vul- by Olga Nuzhinskaya nerability to fuel shutoffs from Russia Special to The Ukrainian Weekly and other suppliers, Samuel Bodman, the top energy official of the U.S., met in KYIV – Of the group of officials of Kyiv on May 27 with Prime Minister Ukraine’s former administration who Yulia Tymoshenko to declare that have been implicated or are to be ques- Ukraine must boost its energy independ- tioned in connection with any crimes, ence and diversify sources. none are considered as important as for- After talks with U.S. Energy Secretary mer Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych. Bodman, who arrived in the Ukrainian Last week Ukrainian police sum- capital on May 26, Ms. Tymoshenko moned Mr. Yanukovych who lost the said, “the issue of diversification of ener- presidential election to Viktor gy supply resources is of the utmost Yushchenko, for questioning in connec- importance.” tion with alleged mishandling of govern- Fuel shortages had erupted in Ukraine ment funds. However, he failed to appear earlier in May after Russian oil exporters on Monday, May 30. reduced supplies to this country of 48 According to the Internal Affairs million. Prime Minister Tymoshenko Ministry’s website, Mr. Yanukovych was herself came under fire over her attempts summoned to testify as a witness about to institute restrictive fiscal and mone- AP/Sergei Chuzavkov alleged illegal government donations tary policies, which were blamed for the U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman (left) and Petro Poroshenko, secretary of amounting to approximately 4.8 million shortages. Ukraine's National Defense and Security Council address journalists following hrv ($950,000 U.S.) for the overhaul of But Ukrainian authorities also seized their meeting in Kyiv on May 27. the airport in his hometown, Donetsk, the opportunity to seek alternative fuel located in eastern Ukraine. and crude oil sources in Kazakhstan, ence, diversify its energy trade and rods produced by the U.S.-based “Yanukovych was summoned through Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, restructure its energy sector into a more all TV channels,” said Valerii Geletei, a Westinghouse company. Libya and elsewhere. robust part of the economy. It is one of police official. “We are waiting for an “We welcome activities tailored to After meeting President Viktor the reasons I am here this week.” explanation.” diversify sources of nuclear fuel, and we Yushchenko on May 26, Secretary Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. Bodman Mr. Yanukovych’s Party of the believe that such activities will improve Bodman said that U.S. President George also discussed replacement of Russian- Regions accused police of persecuting our energy independence,” Ms. W. Bush “is very committed to help made nuclear fuel in the country’s 15 the government’s political opponents and Ukraine to increase its energy independ- operational nuclear reactors with fuel (Continued on page 17) said that “Yanukovych and his lawyer did not receive a proper subpoena.” “The authorities want to present the opposition as the people’s enemy, and Yushchenko addresses conference on local government reform they are using the Internet and TV to summon opposition leaders for question- by Sherri Alms governance are probably back in the past, greeted participants, welcoming them ing,” the statement said. the deep past. Starting from that time, and lauding the important role the foun- Olena Lukash, a Kyiv-based legal KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko people realized their interest in local dation plays in Ukraine. The conference expert, described the police’s move as was the keynote speaker at the U.S.- communities ... Developing local govern- agenda included a number of national Ukraine Foundation’s recent Community “the abuse of power and apparent legal ment is the first priority. Jobs will only government officials who are involved Partnerships Project (CPP) conference, illiteracy of law enforcement bodies.” be created with economic growth, with with local government and the process of which was held May 13-14 in Kyiv. “Authorities can summon someone the creation of small and medium-sized reform, including the secretary of the More than 330 attendees, including only through subpoena and ways and businesses.” Verkhovna Rada Committee on State 104 mayors, journalists, government offi- means of delivering it (the suboena) are The priority of government, he said, is Building and Local Government, Borys cials, and a group of American trainers, clearly defined by law,” she explained. to streamline processes through legisla- Bezpalyi, Verkhovna Rada Deputy Lately, law enforcement officials in speakers and staff, attended the confer- Volodymyr Stretovych and Valerii ence. The conference theme was tion and ensure that citizens can get what Ukraine have summoned persons wanted they need from the government efficient- Asadchev. The Chairman of the Center for questioning via public announce- “Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism: for Political and Legal Reforms, Ihor Is Local Government in Ukraine Ready ly and easily. “Our task is to create an ments on television and the Internet. official who is like a doorman, standing Koliushko, also spoke to conference par- Earlier this month Ukrainian prosecu- for Europe?” ticipants. Michael Kulesza, an expert President Yushchenko discussed the on the pavement inviting citizens in to tors also questioned Mr. Yanukovych create their own businesses ... There is from Poland, shared the experiences and over the business dealings of Borys importance of municipal government, lessons learned from Poland’s adminis- including the need to prepare for entry only one way out and that is to consider a Kolesnikov, a jailed regional official very different option to release the ener- trative reforms. from Zakarpattia, but no charges were into the European Union. He also com- In addition to several question-and- mented on Ukraine’s position and the gy of local communities and every citi- brought. zen of Ukraine. We must conduct reform answer sessions with the general session Mr. Yanukovych, who heads opposi- need to reach out both to the West and speakers, conference attendees also par- the East. “Whenever we speak of integra- of the public administration ... If you tion Party of the Regions, earlier would like to bring freedom and develop- ticipated actively in three breakout ses- described his appearance before the tion, we should consider two things. sions intended to ultimately result in ini- ment to local communities, we should do investigators as “political persecution” of Integration should be done from our tiatives that will improve local govern- this [reform the public administration].” opposition leaders. national interests and we should act fairly ment. Each session included a staff mod- Local governments play a key role in Mr. Yanukovych and Viktor and honestly. Secondly, integration to the erator, an American expert and a the reform, he said, and they must make Medvedchuk, a former chief of staff of East should not block the road to Western Ukrainian mayor. their citizens partners in the planning and ex-President Leonid Kuchma, also were integration,” he said. The first working group focused on summoned to appear as witnesses in a He went on to say that “the main sub- reform process. In conclusion, he told the integrity and discussed whether city gov- land misappropriation case on ject of this conference is local self-gov- audience that “the president is your part- ernments could use a code of ethics, with ernment and responsibility available for ner in creating change.” (Continued on page 27) people in our society. The roots of self- U.S. Ambassador John E. Herbst (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS Analysts turn a critical eye NEWSBRIEFS Prosecutors probe alleged beating cases against citizen Yanukovych,” Mr. Lutsenko added. Moreover, Interfax toward Yushchenko’s early record KYIV – Deputy Procurator General reported on May 27 that Mr. Yanukovych Viktor Shokin told lawmakers in the was called to appear at the Internal by Taras Kuzio Standard (December 27, 2004) that had Verkhovna Rada on June 1 that prosecu- Affairs Ministry’s Ivano-Frankivsk Eurasia Daily Monitor applauded the Orange Revolution. tors have opened two criminal investiga- Oblast Directorate on June 1 to provide Other Western and Ukrainian com- tions into the alleged beating of opposi- explanations in connection with a land Ukraine watchers are abuzz about a mentators have provided mixed reviews tion lawmakers Nestor Shufrych and plot he obtained for construction purpos- May 25 article in Lvivska Hazeta, in on President Yushchenko’s first 100 days Tamara Proshkuratova by a police squad es in the region during the time he served which the paper’s Moscow correspon- in office. One author described this mood in Uzhhorod on May 20, Ukrainian as prime minister. (RFE/RL Newsline) dent called upon Ukrainian President swing as an “Orange Depression” lead- media reported. Mr. Shokin was speaking Viktor Yushchenko to dismiss Prime ing to “post-revolutionary apathy” at a plenary sitting devoted to a discus- Former PM fails to appear Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. (Ukrayinska Pravda, May 18). sion of the incident in Uzhhorod. He KYIV – The Internal Affairs According to an eyewitness account Nevertheless, Dr. Aslund’s article was by specified that one probe focuses on Ministry’s Kyiv Directorate for Fighting published in Dzerkalo Tyzhnia/Zerkalo far the most scathing attack to date on exceeding the authority by policemen Organized Crime wants former Prime Nedeli on May 21, Mr. Yushchenko did the record of the Yushchenko presidency while the other looks into the lawmakers’ Minister Viktor Yanukovych to explain call for Ms. Tymoshenko’s resignation in and Ms. Tymoshenko government. interference with the squad’s actions dur- why he failed to appear for questioning front of Russian oil executives that same Dr. Aslund is co-author of a Blue- ing the incident. (RFE/RL Newsline) on May 30, Interfax reported. “Viktor week. His request came after she had Ribbon Commission report drawn up by Yanukovych was invited to come to questioned his authority on three occa- the United Nations Development Afghan war vets demand benefits questioning as a witness at 11 a.m. today sions during the meeting held to negoti- Program and the Carnegie Endowment KYIV – Some 2,000 veterans of the [May 30], but he did not show up,” ate a way out of Ukraine’s fuel crisis (see that proposes an extensive array of “new Afghan war staged a picket in front of Valerii Geletei, head of the directorate, Eurasia Daily Monitor, May 18). wave” reforms under Mr. Yushchenko the Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv on May 31, told journalists, adding that Mr. President Yushchenko later denied that (carnegieendowment.org/publications). demanding the dismissal of Defense Yanukovych was summoned through the he had called upon his prime minister to The commission’s proposals were out- Minister Anatolii Hrytsenko, whom they mass media. Meanwhile, Mr. resign. lined in the Financial Times (January 12) blame for failing to provide social bene- Yanukovych’s Party of the Regions on Whatever the particulars of this inci- under the title, “Reform in Ukraine Must fits and housing to them under a law on May 29 issued a statement slamming the dent, Mr. Yushchenko seems to no longer be Swift and Sweeping.” With constitu- the status of war veterans, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian authorities for what it said is be the media darling he was during the tional reforms reducing presidential Ukrainian Service reported. Some an ongoing campaign to present the Orange Revolution. power set to go into effect in September, 150,000 Ukrainians fought in opposition to the public as the “people’s On May 18 The Washington Post ran a Mr. Yushchenko had a six-month win- commentary by Anders Aslund, head of Afghanistan – 3,290 were killed, more enemies,” ITAR-TASS reported. “The dow of opportunity to introduce a radical than 8,000 wounded and some 4,700 dis- new authorities are suffocating from their the Russia and Eurasia Program at the reform agenda. Carnegie Endowment for International charged from the army as disabled. inability to solve social and economic A Stratfor (May 20) commentary (RFE/RL Newsline) problems, which result from their inept Peace, titled “Betraying a Revolution.” agreed with the main economic argu- Dr. Aslund outlined his criticism further management and the destruction within ments outlined by Dr. Aslund, bluntly Rada approves amnesty for 17,000. at a seminar held in Carnegie’s Moscow less than four months of the tendencies noting, “The government has undertaken toward positive economic growth Center. “Betraying a Revolution” comes KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on May no economic reforms.” Mr. Stratfor achieved by the previous government,” six months after Dr. Aslund’s highly opti- 31 passed a bill on an amnesty proposed points to divisions in the Ukrainian lead- the statement read. “Thus, they simply mistic articles in the Moscow Times by President Viktor Yushchenko, ership between supporters of free market have to find someone to blame for the (December 1, 2004) and Weekly RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service reported. policies and state regulation. Dzerkalo hardships ordinary people are experienc- The bill will reduce or terminate sen- Tyzhnia/Dzerkalo Nedeli (May 14) ing.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Dr. Taras Kuzio is visiting professor at places President Yushchenko in the free- tences for more than 17,000 convicts. the Elliot School of International Affairs, market category, while noting that Prime (RFE/RL Newsline) SPF opposes Kryvorizhstal settlement George Washington University. The article Minister Tymoshenko “is in favor of the above, which originally appeared in The government’s dominating role in the Yanukovych summoned for questioning KYIV – Valentyna Semeniuk, head of Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily Ukraine’s State Property Fund (SPF), country’s economy.” KYIV – The Ukrainian Internal Monitor, is reprinted here with permission said on May 30 that a peaceful settle- Affairs Ministry summoned former from the foundation (www.jamestown.org). (Continued on page 16) ment of the ongoing legal controversy Prime Minister and current opposition over the privatization of the leader Viktor Yanukovych for question- Kryvorizhstal metallurgical giant in Yushchenko, Tymoshenko ing on May 30, in a criminal case con- 2004 is not possible, the Ukrayinska nected with a directive his Cabinet issued Pravda website clash over gasoline issues in June 2004, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian (http://www2.pravda.com.ua) reported. Service and Ukrainian news agencies “An amicable arrangement cannot be reported. Internal Affairs Minister Yurii even viewed by court, since it has not by Jan Maksymiuk their May 19 meeting avowed that the Lutsenko told journalists that Mr. been demanded by prosecutors or the RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report relations between the president and the Yanukovych will be questioned as a wit- prime minister remain friendly and full ness. “We are not working on criminal (Continued on page 26) The hottest news in Ukraine last week of mutual trust. “I trust the prime minis- was not the Eurovision song contest in ter, my generally positive assessment of Kyiv – an unusual event in this post- the government’s work is unaltered. Only Soviet country by any standards. The real FOUNDED 1933 those doing nothing make no mistakes,” shocker was a report in the Kyiv-based President Yushchenko asserted in one HE KRAINIAN EEKLY weekly Zerkalo Nedeli that President T U W statement. “We have found a formula to An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Viktor Yushchenko suggested that Prime resolve the oil problem, because we have a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Minister Yulia Tymoshenko should ten- found courage in ourselves to conduct an Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. der her resignation over her incompe- open, public and honest dialogue, as well Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. tence in dealing with the country’s fuel (ISSN — 0273-9348) crisis. as to make hard and responsible deci- To toss even more gasoline on that sions both within and outside [our] team,” he stressed. 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A string of statements from Mr. Lytvyn. “I’m sure that the Orange Revolution and the values with which we Yushchenko’s and Ms. Tymoshenko’s ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA press services that followed the report on came to Kyiv’s maidan [Independence Square] truly belong to these three politi- Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 cal forces,” Mr. Yushchenko said in Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus and Kaniv. Ms. Tymoshenko added, “I sup- e-mail: [email protected] Ukraine specialist on the staff of RFE/RL Mary Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 Newsline. (Continued on page 17) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 3 Officials say local government reform lagging in Ukraine

With 15 charges (out of 29) dropped, Readio Free Europe/Radio Liberty give local governments the power to find funding, he said, which involves constitu- WASHINGTON – A group of visiting tional changes. But, according to Mr. Lazarenko faces at least 10 years in jail Ukrainian local government officials said PARSIPPANY, N.J. – A federal judge in of stolen property. Each of the money Kozak, the key question is “when to imple- reform is now lagging at the local govern- California dropped 15 charges against for- laundering charges carries a maximum ment reforms at the local level – before or ment level, despite the election last mer Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo penalty of 20 years in prison. after the 2006 parliamentary elections?” December of a reform-minded president. Lazarenko, according to various media According to Reuters, the judge said a Although the presidential elections showed The panel told a recent RFE/RL audience reports. However, Mr. Lazarenko is still sentencing date would be determined on that Ukrainians want change, Mr. Kozak that a “paradox” exists because the execu- expected to receive a sentence of at least 10 June 23. In the meantime, Mr. Lazarenko asked, should it be implemented in a short years, a former prosecutor in the case said. remains under house arrest at a San tive branch at the national and oblast (or regional) level is dedicated to reform and period through shock therapy or gradually? A jury convicted Mr. Lazarenko, 51, Francisco apartment, while his defense Mr. Kozak noted that U.S. foreign last year of laundering money through lawyers appeal the case. decentralization of decision-making, while local structures are unprepared for it. assistance programs are helping to retrain California banks and extortion, but U.S. U.S. Attorney Kevin V. Ryan told the local government employees and “this is District Court Judge Martin Jenkins ruled Associated Press on May 20 that the rul- Vladyslav Stemkovskyi, head of the non- governmental organization (NGO) Nasha very important.” Mr. Kozak, “as an east- late on May 20 that there was not enough ing “validates the jury’s convictions ... in erner” from the city of Luhansk, said that evidence to sustain convictions on 15 out connection with his efforts to conceal and Sprava, said the new national government he saw “no repression or selective nega- of 29 counts against the former invest ill-gotten gains through American plans “to give maximum power to local tive pressure” from the new central gov- Ukrainian prime minister. financial institutions. governments within their competence.” ernment. He said he was worried about However, Martha Boersch, the former “Corrupt public officials, at home and “Local taxes will be specified” by the the new government’s ability to “educate head of the U.S. Attorney’s team prose- abroad, whose activities violate the laws national government, however, and local cuting the case, said the judge’s decision of the United States, are on notice that governments will not have the right to Easterners” about the benefits of would not likely affect the amount of they can and will be zealously prosecuted establish new taxes. European Union membership and getting time Mr. Lazarenko spends in jail, the and convicted here for such activities,” For example, according to Tetyana rid of “old Soviet-era stereotypes.” Reuters news service reported. the attorney said. Neilenko and Valentyna Kukoba, budget Mr. Stemkovskyi also expressed concern “The bottom line is that in the end it Mr. Lazarenko’s attorney, Dan officers in the towns of Kremenchuk and about the future of reform in Ukraine, does not matter,” Mrs. Boersch told Horowitz, also was pleased with the ruling. Komsomolsk respectively, local govern- because “the new opposition” still controls Reuters. “It will be at least 10 years.” “Half the counts have been knocked ments are responsible for providing a the media outlets in the country and can Eight of the remaining charges against out and we haven’t even gotten to the broad range of services (transportation, undermine the reforms of the central gov- Mr. Lazarenko are for money laundering, Court of Appeal yet,” Mr. Horowitz told sewage and water, education), but the ernment. He expects “lots of those political while the majority of the remaining the AP. “This is just another step toward income tax collected at the national level technologies [i.e., dirty tricks in the presi- charges are for interstate transportation victory. It’s not over.” is the major source of government fund- dential campaign] will be played again in ing. Local governments are currently 2006” during the parliamentary elections. allowed to collect revenue from only a The local government officials were in es for professionals. Kherson Mayor limited number of licenses and fees. Washington to participate in a Department Yushchenko addresses... Volodymyr Saldo and the administrative According to Viacheslav Kozak, a senior of State-sponsored International Visitor (Continued from page 1) director of the University of Georgia’s official with the Association of Ukrainian Leadership Program on Accountability a goal of establishing a working group to International Center for Democratic Cities and Communities, the major chal- and Transparency in Local Government, develop a draft code of ethics to present Governance, Dan Durning, led the group. lenge is “revenue and budget reform.” administered by the Delphi International at the plenary and circulate among may- In addition to the American leaders of “The central government will have to Program of World Learning. the working groups, a group of CPP ors throughout Ukraine. Komsomolsk trainers from the United States and CPP Mayor Oleksander Popov and the former staff from the Washington office of the mayor of Springfield, Ill., Mayor Karen U.S.-Ukraine Foundation participated in Hasara, led the group. RFE/RL back on FM in Kyiv the conference. The group on transparency discussed The goals of the Community PRAGUE – Radio Free Europe/Radio RFE/RL, but above all it is good for the image of local government, specifi- Partnerships Project are to create a sup- Liberty Ukrainian-language broadcasts Ukrainian listeners to have access to cally how elected officials can win the portive environment for local govern- can again be heard on FM in Kyiv, after a another source of independent news and confidence of their communities, with a ments; encourage practitioner-to-practi- break of nearly a year. The Ukrainian analysis.” goal of designing a framework for a best tioner mentoring; support grassroots and capital’s most popular radio station, Mr. Dine also noted that “the revived practices workbook, including practical constituent-driven reform; assist sharing “Voice of Kyiv,” began rebroadcasting interest of Ukrainian media in carrying tools such as public hearings, opinion and implementation of best local govern- RFE/RL Ukrainian service programs on RFE/RL programs reflects a dramatic polls, and working with NGOs and the ment practices; and promote innovative FM 98 on May 9. change in the media climate in Ukraine local media. Mayor Bill Hudnut of and efficient government practices. RFE/RL President Thomas A. Dine under the presidency of Viktor Chevy Chase, Md., who also served as Created by the U.S.-Ukraine welcomed the launch, saying “this is mayor of Indianapolis, Ind., and Foundation in 1997, the Community good for Voice of Kyiv and good for (Continued on page 27) Slavutych Mayor Volodymyr Partnerships Project is funded by the U.S. Udovychenko led the group. Agency for International Development. In the third working group, which dis- Using city-to-city partnerships between Ukraine debuts at Cannes, cussed professionalism, the issue was U.S. and Ukrainian communities as its how to create an effective team, with a starting point, the CPP has become a wins award for short film goal of drafting a petition to the vibrant and energetic network made up of Ukrainian government to obtain certifica- 14 Ukrainian cities and their U.S. part- tion for the CPP management course, ners, five regional training centers, and 23 PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukraine’s (Den) newspaper in Kyiv, the director which was developed in partnership with regional partnership cities and towns. debut at the Cannes Film Festival also was provided with only several short the Carl Vinson Institute of Government To learn more about the Community brought the nation its first prize. The 10- reels of film which had different “tech- at the University of Georgia, and to look Partnerships Project, readers may log on to: minute film “Podorozhni” nological characteristics,” making it for methods to legitimize teaching cours- http://www.usukraine.org/cpp/aboutcpp.htm. (“Wayfarers”), which was shot by Ihor difficult to combine them into a single Strembitsky, 32, was awarded the presti- full-length reel. gious Palme d’Or in the short film divi- In addition to the lack of adequate sion at the festival held on May 11-22. film, Mr. Strembitsky was also missing a The film, which won the top prize cameraman, so he himself filled the spot, from among the final nine competing reported The Day. His wife, who served entries, was three years in the making as his producer and scriptwriter, took the and cost about $3,000. Upon receiving completed film, went to the central post the award, Mr. Strembitsky stated, “I office in Kyiv, had it packaged and paid am happy that you were able to appre- 20 hrv to mail it to Cannes. ciate my endeavor, and I’m also very The result of their work is Ukraine’s happy on the behalf of Ukraine. Thank first award at the international film fes- you very much!” tival. The Ukrainian director was also recog- Mr. Strembitsky is a graduate of nized individually, receiving the Norman Kyiv’s Karpenko-Karyi University of McLaren Prize, which was recently creat- Theater, Cinema and Television. He ed in honor of Canadian short film prodi- refers to his film “Podorozhni” with the gy Norman McLaren. The award grants a following statement, which appeared on 3,000-euro endowment, which may be the film festival’s website as part of the applied toward international distribution announcement listing the winners: “Go of the feature, or toward co-production to sleep, sleep, I’m sleepy, I’ll lay my for an upcoming short film. head on a bed that’s all white, and per- The awards garnered by Mr. haps, I’ll fall asleep ... A film about Strembitsky are testaments to the hard- childhood which will never return, about President Viktor Yushchenko with (from left) Marta Kolomayets, Markian Bilynskyj ships he endured during the filmmak- dreams which cannot be realized, about and Vera Andrushkiw of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation during a conference on local ing process. According to The Day the folly of happiness or misfortune.” government in Ukraine. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

Experts oppose reconstruction of historic Church of the Tithes Religious Information Service of Ukraine should help determine whether the church “This puts us on the level of other of the historic church, located at can be rebuilt, dozens of letters and nations that do not operate within the Volodymyrska Street in the KYIV – Scholars and national addresses have come in to the responsible context of international legislation on his- Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv is to be deputies of Ukraine oppose another government committee from Ukrainian torical and cultural heritage preserva- completed by October 31. attempt by the government to reconstruct scientists, architects and historians on the tion,” Dr. Zhulynskyi said. The sum of 7.25 million hrv (about the historic Church of the Tithes – inadmissibility of any attempts to recon- The Church of the Tithes was the first $1.3 million U.S.) has been allocated Desiatynna Tserkva – the first stone struct the church. So said National stone church of the medieval Slavic state from state budget funds in 2005 for church of Kyivan Rus’. They fear that Deputy Mykola Zhulynskyi, head of the of Kyivan Rus’. It was constructed by Rus’ archaeological research and conservation archaeological excavations planned Subcommittee on Culture and Spirituality, and Byzantine architects from 988 to 996 work for the remains of the foundation before construction will ruin a unique at the press conference. and dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother and other possible archaeological find- architectural park on Starokyivska Hill. Dr. Zhulynskyi considers the recon- of God at the time of Prince Volodymyr the ings, according to kievpress.info. Absence of reliable information on what struction of the 10th century Church of Great. He donated one tenth of his funds The reconstruction was ordered by a the Tithe Church looked like is another the Tithes impossible and mentioned that for its construction and maintenance, giv- communal enterprise, the Direction of argument. A press conference on the sub- international agreements ratified by ing the church its name. The church was Restoration and Renovation Works. The ject was held in Kyiv on April 18. Ukraine protect the preservation of archi- ruined by Mongols in 1240, and only parts enterprise will cooperate with the Since the Cabinet of Ministers issued tectural monuments. Ukrainian legisla- of the original foundation remain today. Institute of Archaeology of the National an order to conduct architectural research tion does not recognize reconstructed Archaeological research of the site Academy for Culture and Arts in Ukraine on the site of the historic church, which buildings as architectural monuments. containing the remains of the foundations in the archaeological research. ANALYSIS: Armenians appear to be gaining ground on genocide recognition

by Emil Danielyan resolutions by foreign parliaments will and sincere discussion” with the Turks. nary Turks to facts hitherto hidden from RFE/RL Newsline not mean much until Turkey itself admits The U.S. government, meanwhile, them. One of Turkey’s most famous nov- to genocide. seems increasingly reluctant to continue elists, Orhan Pamuk, shocked many of As they mark the 90th anniversary of The process gained momentum in to block Armenian-sponsored congres- his countrymen when he admitted in a the most defining and tragic episode in 2001 when France passed a special law sional resolutions calling the 1915 mass recent newspaper interview that at least their long history, Armenians around the defining the mass killings as a genocide. killings and deportations genocide – a one million Armenians were wiped out in world appear closer than ever to getting Eight other member-states of the politically charged term that the adminis- the dying years of the Ottoman Empire. the international community to recognize European Union, including Italy and tration of President George W. Bush has Another Turkish writer, Fethiye Cetin, the mass killing of their people in Poland, have followed suit since then, so far been loath to use. Washington’s caused a similar stir with a book that pre- Ottoman Turkey as genocide. making genocide recognition a potential ambassador in Yerevan, John Evans, sig- sented her ethnic Armenian grandmoth- Decades of Armenian campaigning condition for Turkey’s membership in the naled a possible shift in U.S. policy on er’s harrowing accounts of Ottoman sol- and lobbying have raised international EU. Germany, hitherto impervious to the issue last February when he repeated- diers slaughtering Armenian men in her awareness of the events of 1915 to an Armenian demands, is expected to add to ly and publicly referred to the Armenian native village and forcing their wives and unprecedented level, with a growing the pressure by urging Turkey face its massacres as “the first genocide of the children on a death march to the Syrian number of countries describing them as a troubled past and even apologizing for its 20th century.” However, in his annual desert. genocide. failure to stop the slaughter of up to 1.2 April 24 message to Americans of Writing in the pro-establishment But how far all of this will take the million Armenians during World War I. Armenian descent, President Bush said, Turkish Daily News on April 17, colum- Armenians in their decades-long pursuit “In the course of the accession negoti- “This terrible event is what many nist Elif Safak described how elderly of historical justice remains to be seen. ations [with Turkey], France will ask for Armenian people have come to call the women in her family feared openly talk- Some of them think that pro-Armenian a recognition of the tragedy at the outset ‘Great Calamity.’ ” ing about their fond memories of their of the 20th century,” French Foreign The wave of recognitions has prompt- erstwhile Armenian neighbors. “We need Emil Danielyan is an RFE/RL corre- Minister Michel Barnier declared last ed predictably angry protests from the to listen to the suppressed memories of spondent based in Yerevan. The article December. Jose Manuel Barroso, the Turkish government that have only the Turkish grandmothers,” Ms. Safak above was published in RFE/RL president of the EU’s executive European heightened international interest in the concluded. “For, unlike the Turkish Newsline on April 26. Commission, likewise promised a “frank subject. There have arguably been more nationalists who keep reacting against genocide-related reports in the Western every critical voice in civil society by sys- media in the past five years than during tematically propagating collective amne- the preceding decades. sia, these elderly women do remember.” More importantly, the topic is no Equally unusual was the participation Armenian communities of Ukraine longer seen as taboo in Turkey, where a of three Turkish scholars in an interna- growing number of civil-society repre- tional conference in Yerevan dedicated to mark 90th anniversary of genocide sentatives openly question the official the 90th anniversary of the start of the Religious Information Service of Ukraine Catholic Churches gathered at the cere- Turkish line. “The genocide allegations genocide. “Without recognition of the monial meeting. have now become an international politi- genocide, there can be no solution for LVIV – The Armenian communities “The non-recognition of the of Kyiv and Lviv on April 24 com- cal issue,” Mehmet Ali Birand, a promi- Turkey on its path toward the European Armenian genocide cannot be justified memorated the 90th anniversary of the nent Turkish journalist and a proponent Union and in its relations with Armenia,” by any national interest” and “Turkey’s beginning of mass killings of of the denial policy, wrote in the Turkish one of them, Taner Akcam, said in a silence on the Armenian genocide is a Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in Daily News on April 16. “It is almost speech. falsification of history and a misinfor- 1915-1916. Some data indicate that impossible to prove we are in the right by David Phillips, a U.S. scholar who mation of the international communi- two-thirds of Armenians living in west- producing photos and documents.” chaired the former Turkish-Armenian ty” were among the slogans on posters ern Armenia and the Ottoman Empire So are the Armenians finally close to Reconciliation Commission (TARC), perished. carried by Armenians in downtown securing a universal acceptance of their sees very important changes in Turkish Ukraine remains one of the coun- Lviv. tragedy after investing so much energy society. “Five years ago, you couldn’t tries that still have not recognized the “Turkey wants to join Europe. and so many resources in the endeavor? raise Armenian issues in any circles of event as genocide. The Armenian com- Therefore, it should first do as the “I wouldn’t say we are close,” said Van Turkey and get any Turk to respond,” he munity has expressed hope that the Germans once did, who asked forgive- Krikorian, the former chairman of the said in a recent RFE/RL interview. “Now Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada will soon ness of the Jews, and are even paying Armenian Assembly of America, a lob- it’s a constant topic of conversations not do so. them material compensation now,” said bying group that has for decades been only among civil society groups but A memorial service for the Armenian Mykola Kocharian. “We are fighting for genocide recognition. among Turkish officials.” Armenian victims was held at the not talking about material compensa- Mr. Krikorian argues that the United Official Ankara proposed to Yerevan Church of the Protection of the Mother tion, but we do want moral satisfac- States and other world powers have their in March to form a Turkish-Armenian of God in Kyiv. An Armenian church tion.” own national interests and foreign-policy commission of historians who would once stood there in the 14th century, The Armenian tragedy has been rec- goals that they will never subordinate to the look into the 1915 massacres and deter- but burned later, never to be rebuilt. ognized as genocide by most countries Armenian cause. Their “trade-offs” with mine whether they were indeed a geno- The Armenian community of Lviv of the world. Meanwhile, Turkey refus- Turkey have already left the Armenians cide. The Armenian government rejected also joined the Armenians of the world es to accept responsibility for the mass empty-handed in the past, he said. the idea, saying the genocide is a proven in prayer for the souls of innocent vic- killings of Armenians in Ottoman “I think one lesson we have learned fact that cannot be called into question. tims. It is in Lviv, among other cities, times. Ukraine, too, thus far has failed from history is that international recogni- Most Armenian observers believe that the that many Armenians found refuge. to recognize the events beginning in tion is important but cannot be counted Turkish offer was aimed at offsetting the According to the Postup (Progress) 1915 as genocide. on for long,” he explained. “Efforts at worldwide commemorations of the geno- newspaper, about 500 people came Representatives of the Armenian international recognition, in my opinion, cide anniversary. There are also those together for a meeting at the Taras community in Ukraine say that, even do not really get Armenians to where who see encouraging signs in the move. Shevchenko monument in Lviv. though most of the world speaks of 1.5 they need to be unless they can also get Mr. Krikorian, for example, feels that The Armenian consul in western million victims, the actual number of Turkish recognition.” the Turkish government for the first time Ukraine, the Polish vice-consul in Armenians who died in the Ottoman While Turkey’s ruling establishment indicated its readiness to admit that “their Lviv, the Russian consul general in Empire is 2 million, since the annihila- and mainstream media continue to flatly historians may not be right and that there Lviv, as well as representatives of the tion of Armenians lasted much longer deny the genocide, they are clearly toler- might have been a genocide.” Orthodox and the Ukrainian Greek- than is declared today. ating growing domestic discussion of the sensitive subject that is exposing ordi- (Continued on page 18) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

UNA Home Office representatives visit with Connecticut community by Oksana Trytjak trict auditor; Bohdan Doboszczak, secre- UNA National Organizer tary of Branch 59; Taras Slevinsky, dis- trict treasurer; Myroslav Trojan, district NEW HAVEN, Conn. – UNA National auditor; Frank Stuban, secretary of Secretary Christine Kozak and UNA Branch 67; Adam Platosz, financial sec- National Organizer Oksana Trytjak on retary of Branch 254; and Dionizia Sunday, April 14, drove from New Jersey Brochinsky, secretary of Branch 414. to New Haven, Conn., to meet with UNA Close to 80 people came to the parish members of the Connecticut District. They hall to view the archival photo exhibit brought with them an array of UNA infor- after the conclusion of the 11:30 a.m. mational materials, books, current issues of Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, liturgy. There was also a delicious buffet and an extensive photograph exhibit that prepared by Donald and Gloria Horbaty. illustrates the history and development of Ms. Antonyshyn welcomed everyone the UNA and along with it the Ukrainian and then introduced Ms. Horbaty, who, in community in the diaspora. turn, introduced Ms. Kozak. The national The Connecticut UNA District com- secretary began by greeting all attendees prises eight branches – the first of which and briefly explained the products that was organized in New Britain back in the UNA offers to members. 1907. Other branches include those in More specifically, Ms. Kozak Hartford, founded in 1910 (a second described UNA life insurance products, Hartford branch was established in the many fraternal benefits available to 1950); Stamford, 1913; Ansonia and members and the new annuities offered at Bridgeport, 1916; and New Haven in interest rates as high as 5.5 percent per At a recent UNA district meeting in Connecticut (from left) are: Donald Horbaty, 1938. year. She encouraged everyone to check Maria Antonyshyn, UNA National Secretary Christine Kozak, Gloria Horbaty, The district meeting was held at St. the interest rates on their IRA accounts, UNA National Organizer Oksana Trytjak and Dionizia Brochinsky. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in underscoring that the rates available from New Haven and was organized by UNA the UNA are very competitive and often Ukrainian Weekly. that are a plus to members and the com- Advisor Gloria Horbaty, who also is are better than what others offer. Later, Ms. Trytjak briefly reminded munity at large. financial secretary of Branch 414, and Ms. Kozak informed everyone that the the attendees of the great investment the Most importantly, the national organ- Branch President Maria Antonyshyn. UNA’s representatives were at the gather- UNA has made in the diaspora over the izer reiterated the importance of review- There were many UNA’ers present, ing to meet with the community and to last 111 years. She described the many ing personal financial portfolios, which including Ihor Hayda, chairman of the answer any questions they might have projects sponsored by the UNA and the she said should include UNA policies. Connecticut District; Taras Slevinsky, about the UNA, Soyuzivka and the millions of dollars invested in the com- district treasurer; Myroslav Trojan, dis- UNA’s publications, Svoboda and The munity, as well as the fraternal benefits (Continued on page 18)

Ladies and Gentlemen!

On behalf of the UNA Seniors, it is my pleasure to invite you to participate in our annual UNA Seniors Week, which will be held at Soyuzivka, in Kerhonkson, NY, on Sunday, June 12, through Friday, June 17, 2005. For your general information please note that the UNA Seniors was organized and has been active for over 30 years. The purpose of the club is to support UNA endeavors to preserve and cultivate Ukrainian heritage, promote unity with the community, develop social activities and maintain Ukrainian community life in America. We hope that you will be able to join us. We will try to make the week interesting and fun. If you would like to suggest activities for this week, we will be happy to consider all ideas. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SENIORS invite you to the 31st CONFERENCE OF UNA SENIORS

at SOYUZIVKA on Sunday, June 12-17, 2005 – Seniors’ Week

Call Soyuzivka and register early. Limited space available. All-inclusive 5 nights, meals (dinner on Friday night through breakfast on Sunday), banquets and entertainment, including taxes and gratuities UNA members - Single occupancy $375.00, Double $315.00 per person Non-members - Single occupancy $425.00, Double $335.00 per person Including tax and services - Banquet only $30.00 Soyuzivka telephone: (845) 626-5641. If you wish to organize a bus tour of 25 or more persons or need further information, please call UNA Home Office: (973) 292-9800 ext. 3071 Oksana Trytjak - UNA National Organizer, UNA Seniors President

Seniors’ Week is fun, interesting and affordable. WE WELCOME GUESTS – JOIN US!

THE UNA: 111 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Ukraine basks in the glow TarasyukBelow is the text ofcongratulates greetings from of freedom andUCCA democracy. Every person We wouldn’t normally write an editorial about a song contest, but this year’s Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine should strive to enhance the glory and Eurovision was different. After all, the international song contest – which in Borys Tarasyuk on the occasion of the 65th greatness of their homeland in the world. 2005 marks its 50th year – brought representatives of 39 competing countries to anniversary of the founding of the The maidan has stirred within the Kyiv, capital of recently reborn Ukraine. And, the extravaganza was watched by Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. hearts of Ukraine’s citizens an immense an estimated audience of 150 million around the globe. life-giving force; and now is the time for Still basking in the glow of the Orange Revolution, Ukraine put on a show Dear Friends: all Ukrainian hearts to beat as one. This whose theme, quite appropriately, was “Awakening.” It was the first time I sincerely congratulate the Ukrainian revolution is not the final stage in Ukraine has hosted the event, and the reviews from participants and Eurovision Congress Committee of America on the Ukraine’s age-old struggle for freedom, officials alike were highly positive, according to our Kyiv correspondent. occasion of its glorious jubilee – 65th but rather a first step along this path. Almost 9,000 visitors from around the world were in the audience of the anniversary – and on behalf of the entire I would like to reiterate the words of our Sports Palace for the final round of the competition. Perhaps even more impor- Government of Ukraine I thank you for President Viktor Yushchenko, which were tantly, the event brought in countless more visitors to Kyiv – visitors who might your support, sincere determination and made during his visit to the United States: not otherwise have visited Ukraine. As one fan put it, Eurovision is “a real door- decisive action in promoting the interests “Devote the next two years of your life to opener” for the country that hosts the contest. Concerts and other happenings of Ukraine within the international com- Ukraine and we will change it for the bet- related to Eurovision were held in Kyiv for a whole week leading up to the main munity, as well as assisting democratic ter!” Every dollar of American investment, event, as the capital city’s streets were filled with tourists. development in our state. every politician who is no longer indiffer- Ukraine’s vice prime minister of humanitarian affairs, Mykola Tomenko, sum- Today, the history of our nation has ent to the fate of Ukraine, every member of marized the importance of Eurovision to Ukraine: “... this wasn’t just a song gotten a fresh start. Ukraine’s pride and Congress, in whose heart an orange flame competition, but, above all, a European presentation of Ukraine.” Indeed, happiness rest on the fact that its people has been ignited, can be your contribution Ukraine celebrated European Union Day just prior to the competition, and during are now the authors of their own history. to the fulfillment of our forefathers’ dream. one of the concerts held on Independence Square singer Oleh Skrypka yelled out And so we depend on your continued Through the united efforts of all to the crowd: “We want to join Europe, not the Soviet Union, right?” The support in promoting an understanding Ukrainians – in the homeland as well as response was a loud cheer of affirmation. within the United States and Europe of throughout the world – we will be able to Even President Viktor Yushchenko got into the act, becoming the first the bright new spirit emanating from strengthen Ukraine’s independence, return it Eurovision host nation’s president to present an award to the song contest’s winner. Ukraine; the spirit which has united us, to its proper place in the community of free, To be sure, Mr. Yushchenko himself is luxuriating in the afterglow of the revo- and during our most decisive moment democratic states, and realize the hopes and lution he led. He was named one of “The 2005 Time 100” – the world’s most inspired our nation to rise up in defense dreams of our wise and proud people. influential people – in Time magazine’s April 18 issue, being listed under the cat- egory “Heroes and Icons.” (Other categories were “Leaders and Revolutionaries,” “Builders and Titans,” “Scientists and Thinkers” and “Artists and Entertainers)”. Most recently, Business Week listed President Yushchenko among its top “Stars of Europe – 25 leaders at the forefront of change.” The list published in the Reznik notes UCCA’s anniversary magazine’s May 30 issue encompassed the categories of agenda setters, man- Following is the text of greetings from of the Ukrainian people. Let us be con- agers, financiers and innovators. (Incidentally, Mr. Yushchenko happened to be Ukraine’s ambassador to the United scious of the dreams and aspirations of the first person in the first group listed – so his was the first name readers saw.) States, Mykhailo Reznik, on the occasion our ancestors. Let us not allow this histor- Citing the Orange Revolution that brought Mr. Yushchenko to power, Business of the UCCA’s 65th anniversary. ical moment to be overshadowed by Week wrote: “Now the charismatic Yushchenko is promoting European-style demo- grandiose words and declarations. cratic reforms in the former Soviet republic. And he’s making common cause with Dear Friends: Ukraine and the United States – these Poland and other new EU members, as he pushes for EU membership for Ukraine.” It is my pleasure to greet the UCCA on two nations were destined to be partners. Six months after the revolution, Business Week noted, “Ukrainians are putting this glorious occasion. Many times dur- Today they are united in their common the revolution behind them and picking up the pieces of their everyday lives. ing my tenure in the United States I have ideals and interests in the global arena. Some are disappointed that change isn’t coming as fast as they expected. But had the opportunity to witness your All the fundamental requirements exist overall most Ukrainians are feeling pretty positive about the future...” authority and patriotism. During my for a Ukraine-U.S. partnership to become And so, the Orange Revolution continues to color perceptions of Ukraine and work as a Ukrainian diplomat it has been an effective attribute in international rela- its people as the new Yushchenko administration gets down to the business of a pleasure to count on the understanding tions for years to come. And this can only governing, and changing, Ukraine. and support of such a politically active become reality when we begin to work organization as the Ukrainian Congress on these goals in a public-diplomatic Committee of America. manner, as well as in an official one. The The UCCA, together with Ukraine and UCCA is a shining example of how June Ukrainians throughout the world, is expe- effective such work can be. Turning the pages back... riencing exciting times. More than one As you are aware, the retirement age generation of Ukrainians has dreamt of in Ukraine is 65. However, when it 4 living in momentous times such as these. comes to the UCCA this law does not More than one generation has departed apply. You celebrate this jubilee under 1996 After months of political stalemate, a majority of Ukraine’s from this world with the unanswered ideal political conditions – you are Parliament on June 4, 1996, finally endorsed the country’s question lingering: Will there ever be a youthful, active and success-oriented. draft Constitution in its first reading. But government officials glorious time where the Ukrainian nation Wishing you continued strength in warned that a national referendum was possible because it will determine its own destiny? Today these momentous times! May the youth- was doubtful that the document will muster enough votes to ensure a constitutional this time has arrived – and not merely ful, energetic and noble spirit of the majority – 301 votes – in the current legislature. because of fate, but because of the choice maidan fill your hearts. By a 258-101 margin, lawmakers in Parliament voted to approve the draft Constitution in its first reading. They were scheduled to review additions and revi- sions to the document in a second reading on June 19. Yushchenko named among “Stars of Europe” Right-wing and centrist lawmakers welcomed the vote. “This is a major step in the life of the Ukrainian state,” said Volodymyr Stretovych, chairman of the Parliament’s PARSIPPANY, N.J. – President Pierre Lebreton (European Space Committee for Legal Policy and Legal-Judicial Reform. For months, President Leonid Viktor Yushchenko was recently named Agency, France). Kuchma had tried to push through a draft Constitution, but had run into opposition one of the 25 “Stars of Europe” by The nomination came as a direct from left-wing lawmakers who demanded a Constitution reminiscent of the Business Week magazine, adding only response to the events of last year Communist era that would give collective rights precedence over those of the individ- more prestigious recognition of the which forever changed the tide of ual and guarantee housing, work and social welfare. Orange Revolution of November- Ukrainian politics. The peaceful Under the approved draft, however, individual rights would become the centerpiece December 2004. Orange Revolution served as a testa- of Ukraine’s fundamental law. The draft guaranteed human rights and freedom of The segment appeared in the May ment not only to the will of the speech, religion and language. For the first time in nearly eight decades, citizens 20, edition of Business Week, where Ukrainian people and their desire to be would also have the right to private land ownership. And although the document used President Yushchenko was featured completely independent, but also to a language similar to the Ukrainian SSR’s 1978 Constitution by stating that citizens among other significant European truly powerful and idealistic leader. have the right to work, housing and social welfare, observers questioned how enforce- political, social and economic leaders. “Until recently, most people regard- able these rights were in post-Soviet Ukraine. The segment, titled “Stars of Europe: ed Ukraine as an international backwa- Speaking at a press conference, Dmytro Tabachnyk, head of the presidential administra- 25 Leaders At The Forefront of ter, not a beacon of freedom for the tion, welcomed the result of the previous day’s vote, but warned that the vote also showed Change,” focuses on individuals who new Europe,” wrote Jason Bush and that left-wing lawmakers had enough votes to block passage of the draft Constitution in its played a unique, yet significant role in Roman Olearchyk, authors of the seg- second reading. If the document failed to receive the necessary votes, it would be taken the advancement of modern European ment. Through the power of the peo- directly to the citizens of Ukraine for endorsement, Mr. Tabachnyk suggested. Mr. society within the past year. ple, President Yushchenko was able to Kuchma had the right to call a plebiscite under the constitutional agreement entered into Mr. Yushchenko shared the spotlight “unite the fractious opposition, turning by the president and Parliament in June 1995. The accord, which was, in effect, a petit with other European leaders such as him into a hero to the many Ukrainians constitution, was to remain in effect until Ukraine adopted a new Constitution. Willie Walsh (CEO, British Airways), who were fed up with corruption and Bo Vesterdorf (president, Court of First the country’s growing political repres- Source: “Ukraine’s Parliament endorses draft Constitution in first reading,” by Insurance, Luxembourg) and Jean- sion.” Natalia A. Feduschak, The Ukrainian Weekly, June 9, 1996, Vol. LXIV, No. 23. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 7

View from the Faces and Places

by Myron B. Kuropas Trembita Loungeby Taras Szmagala Jr. Where do we go from here? A prince of a fellowUkrainian community of Detroit-Warren. “So, who did you say owns this place, organization to which so many of my Every vibrant Ukrainian American As president of the Warren Ukrainian again?” asked Marko, from his familiar family gave so much of their time seems, community has at least one person who Village Corp. since 1984 he coordinated perch at the Trembita Lounge bar. “The well, almost disrespectful. But as I pon- everyone agrees represents the heart of numerous commemorations, fund-raisers Ukrainian National Association,” I dered Marko’s question, I realized he the community. and banquets on behalf of the senior citi- replied. “It owns Soyuzivka, and publish- was right. Such a heart is always beating, active, zens’ facility. Steve initiated the es Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly.” While it has had a long and impressive a doer, a person who is reliable, dynamic Ukrainian Village Children of Chornobyl I wasn’t surprised at the question – over history, recent years have been less kind and a joy to work with. Fund, as well as the Lviv Oblast Clinical the years, I’ve discovered that many of to our association. Membership is down, Such a dear heart was Stephen Wichar Hospital (LOCH) Henry Ford my peers are unfamiliar with the UNA. and, more significantly, its role in our for the Detroit-Warren corner of Hospital/UVCorp Partnership Fund. Marko gave me a quizzical look. “And community has considerably diminished. Ukrainian America. His heart stopped Mr. Wichar was a national executive what, exactly, does the UNA do, other No longer is the UNA a major player in beating on May 12. board member of the Ukrainian Fraternal than operate resorts and newspapers?” “It the social or political life of the commu- Born on October 5, 1916, in Association for 16 years, eight of these sells life insurance,” was my reply. nity. Socially, the organization is almost Hamtramck, Mich., Stephen was a charter as first vice-president. He helped organ- Marko’s expression turned from quizzi- invisible to my peers; politically, groups member of “The Greatest Generation,” ize the first UFA Youth Festival at the cal to incredulous. “Life insurance? You such as the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and someone who grew up during the Verhovyna Resort. He also served as have to be kidding. What is the the Ukrainian Congress Committee of Depression and went off to fight for free- vice-president of the UNA District Ukrainian community doing in the life America exert much more influence. The dom during World War II. He once told Committee of Greater Detroit. insurance business? Seems kinda silly to products sold by the UNA, while finan- his daughter Nancy that his service as a Steve was a dedicated member of the me.” cially sound, are not in great demand. combat engineer in Europe was the great- Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV), “Silly? Not at all.” I was trying not to Yes, it is through the UNA that I have the est experience of his life because of what serving in a variety of posts, including be defensive, but I was annoyed. “Let me privilege of writing this article and sit- it taught him about patriotism and honor. Michigan UAV state commander. In his enlighten you,” I said, somewhat offi- ting in the Trembita Lounge, but other Honorably discharged after three remarks at the funeral services, Oleh R. ciously. Marko knew he was in for it than those benefits, it’s hard to define a years of service, Sgt. Wichar took advan- Cieply, present UAV state commander, now. I shifted on the barstool, took a role for today’s UNA. tage of the G.I. Bill, graduating from deep breath, and began. “In the 1890s, I firmly believe that the decline of our Wayne State University with a B.S. in reminded those present of the many activi- when new Ukrainian immigrants were association is not the fault of its leader- 1952. Two years later he received his ties Steve organized on behalf of the UAV. working in the coal mines of ship, either current or former. Indeed, the master’s of education from the same uni- “Perhaps the greatest monument to his Pennsylvania, and in the 1920s, when UNA has always been blessed with dedi- versity. He became a vocational educa- work on behalf of the UAV is the UAV they slaved away in Cleveland steel mills cated individuals who have worked for tion teacher and, eventually, a depart- Michigan Post 101 Memorial at Fort or Detroit factories, no American compa- the good of its members. But the needs ment head in the Detroit Public Schools. Custer National Cemetery,” Mr. Cieply ny would insure them. Their life of our community are much different He retired in 1983. said. “This memorial was built by a com- expectancy was just too short. And when than the needs the UNA was formed to Steve met his future wife, Nadia mittee under Stephen’s able chairman- they died – as they so frequently did in fill more than 110 years ago. The UNA’s Osadchuk, in elementary school. She ship, to become a lasting reminder that their 20s and 30s – the UNA was often role in youth programming and activities, passed away in 2003 after 63 years of men and women of Ukrainian descent the only source of support for their fami- prominent before World War II, is now marriage. Both lived to see not only their served in the armed forces of the United lies.” filled by Plast and SUM. There is no grandchildren, but great-grandchildren as States and contributed to the defense of Marko wanted to interject, but my shortage of Ukrainian professional and well. freedom and democracy.” momentum kept me going. “Socially, the cultural organizations to satisfy the needs Mr. Wichar was unique, a man of many There was hardly a Ukrainian cause, a UNA was the bedrock of our community. of the community. And, of course, we are talents and passions, a kind of Ukrainian Ukrainian initiative, a Ukrainian need with As the largest Ukrainian organization in now able to buy large life insurance poli- renaissance man. He was a musician – he which Steve was not involved, whether it North America (excepting the Churches), cies at competitive rates from a wide was once a member of the Kobzar was teacher curriculum seminars for the the UNA spoke for all of us. Local range of companies. Mandolin Orchestra – a sculptor who promulgation of knowledge about the branches held social events, from So does the UNA still have a role to molded exquisite figures of Kozaks – and Holodomor, fund-raisers for the John zabavas and banquets to bowling tourna- play in today’s community, or have we a writer who contributed to The Ukrainian Demjanjuk Defense Fund, establishment ments and festivals. And, politically, we outgrown “Batko Soyuz”? Do we contin- Weekly, Narodna Volya and a host of other of a local chapter of Americans for Human were the voice of the diaspora – our ue to put our efforts into selling life English-language Ukrainian publications. Rights in Ukraine (AHRU), serving on the events were attended by senators and insurance? Do we look for a way to wrap Teacher salaries during Steve’s tenure executive board of the Coordinating presidents. Heck, in 1982 the keynote up our association, using the proceeds to were meager, forcing him to work two Committee for Aid to Ukraine, the execu- speaker at our convention was then Vice- endow the activities of this newspaper and three jobs in order to send Nancy tive board of the Ukrainian Graduates of President George Bush. Silly? I think and/or our resort, while ensuring that all and her brother, Steve Jr., to college. “It Detroit and Windsor, as chairman of the not.” policyholders are protected? Or do we was never a question of if we were going supervisory committee of the Selfreliance “Interesting,” pondered Marko. “Very come up with a new business plan alto- to college,” Nancy told a Detroit Free Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, and as a interesting, Taras. Thanks for the history gether? The time has come to enter into a Press reporter. “It was ‘Where do you trustee of the Mary V. Beck Scholarship lesson. But think about the verbs you just thoughtful, community-wide discussion want to go?’ He paid the whole shot, for Program “Ucrainica,” or co-chairing a used, my friend. Every one, without in an effort to answer these questions. both my brother and myself.” Nancy and project to restore the Ukrainian room at exception, was in the past tense. As in I finished my drink and pushed back Steve Jr. followed their father into the Wayne State’s Manoogian Hall. ‘the UNA spoke,’ or ‘the UNA was.’ from the bar. “You’re right, Marko. You teaching profession. His many contributions were recognized How about some current news, Taras? have given me – all of us – something to During his long life Steve compiled a and cherished by local Ukrainians who hon- What is the UNA today?” think about. Because if we ignore the prodigious list of accomplishments in the ored him with a testimonial banquet in 1988 “Well,” I paused, “the UNA owns questions, we will implicitly be making a for 50 years of community service. The Soyuzivka, and publishes Svoboda and decision to do nothing. And that’s still a Ukrainian Graduates of Detroit and Windsor The Ukrainian Weekly. But I guess I decision.” presented him with their prestigious already said that,” I muttered, as I nerv- “Taras, don’t worry,” Marko coun- “Ukrainian of the Year Award” in 1965. ously stirred my drink. Marko was gra- seled. “We do not dishonor the UNA’s Like many Ukrainians of his generation, cious in making his point. “Yes, Taras, history by responsibly considering its Steve Wichar was a committed and active you already did. And I have nothing future. In fact, the best way to respect the Democrat who enjoyed a visible presence against the UNA. But what is its rele- achievements of the organization is to on the local as well as national American vance today? You have to admit, it’s treat the future deliberately. Sometimes, political scene serving, most recently, as something to think about.” it’s best to end things on one’s own Michigan chairman for Clinton/Gore. In To be honest, I really have not wanted terms.” this arena of our lives, he and I disagreed, to think about it. After all, I am some- His words, though true, gave me little but he never let American politics interfere what of a “genetic UNA-er.” My great- comfort. I sadly walked out the door and with our friendship or blind us to grandfather was a UNA branch secretary headed home. Ukrainian areas of common endeavor. in 1898, and the list of close family It was a privilege to know Steve members who have served in the associa- Taras Szmagala Jr. may be reached at Wichar for many, many years. Lesia and tion is long. To question the future of this [email protected]. I will miss his infectious smile, his warm personality, his optimism, his helping ways. Verily, I say to you, it can be truly said, this man was a prince of a fellow. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Vichna Yomu pamiat! Visit our archive on the Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/ Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: Stephen Wichar [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23 Chicago prelate visits Ukraine, pays special visit to Ukrainian Catholic University

by Volodymyr Khitsyak LVIV – Cardinal Francis George, Roman Catholic archbishop of the archdiocese of Chicago, visited the Lviv region and Kyiv from May 10 to 18. A highlight of his trip was a visit to the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU). Among those in the cardinal’s delegation were Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Richard Seminack of Chicago, Msgr. Martin Canavan of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Cherry Hill, N.J., and John F. Kurey, Esq., presi- dent of the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation. Cardinal George’s first stop was St. George Cathedral in Lviv, where he was greeted by Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. On May 11, the two cardinals concelebrated a memorial divine liturgy at the cathedral on the 40th day after the death of Pope John Paul II. At the end of the liturgy, Cardinal George told the assembled faithful that it was a great pleasure to take part in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope John Paul II who, in the cardinal’s words, was a true mystic and a person of great prayer. “This pope transformed the papal ministry,” the car- dinal said. “He was open to the whole world, and we saw that a significant part of the world was present at

Cardinal Francis George, Roman Catholic archbishop of Chicago, blesses participants in the walking pilgrimage to the Studite monastery in Univ (Lviv region).

possible to help this growing institution.” moleben (prayer service) to Blessed Emilian Kowcz. “The university is developing successfully and I’m con- One of the new martyrs of the Ukrainian Catholic fident this will continue,” he noted. “I want to get to know Church beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001. Blessed it better so that I can share my impressions with the faith- Emilian was the parish priest in Peremyshliany from the ful in Chicago. I also want to get to know your church bet- 1920s through the 1940s. ter, to visit my brother bishops in Lviv and Kyiv and to In the modern world, fear often rules people, said take part in the pilgrimage to the monastery in Univ.” Cardinal George during his sermon at the prayer service. On May 12 Cardinal George concelebrated divine But the example of Blessed Emilian teaches us not to liturgy in the Byzantine rite at the chapel of the Ukrainian fear, for the Lord is with us, noted the cardinal. Catholic University and then spoke to the students. On May 15 he concelebrated divine liturgy at Holy Before the cardinal’s talk, the Rev. Borys Gudziak, Dormition Lavra (Major Monastery) of the Studite order rector of the UCU, introduced him: “Before this, in Univ for youth who gathered there as part of an annu- Cardinal George had never been to Ukraine, never seen al foot pilgrimage. the UCU. But, not having seen it, he still believed in its The next day the cardinal traveled to Kyiv, where, purpose and its mission. So he has already been our among his stops, he visited the construction site of the Cardinal Francis George, Roman Catholic archbish- faithful friend and helper for a long time.” new Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection, op of Chicago, talks with Yuriy Helytovych, a first- The UCU press office noted that Cardinal George is the Kyivan Monastery of the Caves and St. Sophia Sobor. year student in the Humanities Faculty of the the 12th cardinal to visit the institution since it was He returned to Chicago on May 18. Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. revived as the Lviv Theological Academy in 1994. * * * On the afternoon of May 12 the cardinal visited Holy his funeral. I am sure that this image of ministry and Spirit Seminary, another Ukrainian Catholic institution, Further information about the UCU in English and mission to the whole world will remain.” which his predecessor as archbishop of Chicago, Ukrainian is available on the university’s website at Later that afternoon Cardinal George gave a press Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, visited in the early 1990s. www.ucu.edu.ua. Readers may also contact the Ukrainian conference at the Ukrainian Catholic University. “This On May 13 the cardinal celebrated mass in Lviv’s Catholic Education Foundation, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., is my first visit to Ukraine,” the cardinal told reporters. Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption and visited Chicago, IL 60622; phone, (773) 235-8462; e-mail, “One of the reasons I came to Ukraine was my desire to the region’s Roman Catholic seminary in Briukhovychi. [email protected]; website, www.ucef.org. In Canada, the visit the Ukrainian Catholic University, for in Chicago a The evening of May 14 Cardinal George visited the address of the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation special foundation has been created that tries as much as town of Peremyshliany, Lviv region, to celebrate a is 265 Bering Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 3A5. PHOTO FOLLOW-UP: Behind the scenes at Ruslana’s benefit concert

Cutty Sark Co. President Viktor Yushchenko watches as Gryndzholy lead singer Roman Kalyn Cutty Sark Co. prepares a pen to sign autographs at the May 17 Ruslana concert to benefit Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund founders Dr. Zenon and Nadia Matkiwsky two Ukrainian hospitals and the Dzherelo Children’s Rehabilitation Center in hold bouquets alongside First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko, who watched Lviv. From left, Gryndzholy keyboardist Andrii Pysetskyi, Mr. Kalyn, First Lady Ruslana perform a concert to benefit two Ukrainian hospitals and the Kateryna Yushchenko, with her two daughters and President Yushchenko. Dzherelo Children’s Rehabilitation Center in Lviv. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 9 Thousands converge at Orthodox center for “Providna Nedilia”

by Hieromonk Daniel so that the Ukrainian Orthodox faithful, Metropolitan Vasyl (Lypkivsky) and at the generations already born in the U.S., along with the numerous visitors to the the monument, established by the United bringing a sense of unity to the commu- SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – It center, had an opportunity to partake in Ukrainian Orthodox Sisterhoods, to the nity. It was moving to witness a person has become a tradition among Ukrainians the day-to-day life of the National women and children who perished in the telling a young child about the deceased living in the United States, Canada and Headquarters of the UOC of the U.S.A., Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933. members of their family and their back- throughout the diaspora to visit the St. known as the “Ukrainian Jerusalem” not The annual Providna Nedilia pilgrim- ground and roots while standing at the Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church and only here in the U.S., but far beyond the age has seen many generations of place of repose for their loved ones. It Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. on borders of this country, including Ukraine. the first weekend after Easter. On St. Ukrainians and various waves of immi- was moving also to see that as the older The divine liturgy and memorial serv- gration visiting the Metropolia Center. generations pass on, the younger genera- Thomas Sunday, or “Providna Nedilia” ices at the Great Cemetery Cross and in faithful gather at the gravesites of their The new wave of immigrants from tions are carrying on family and national the crypt of Patriarch Mstyslav and the Ukraine joined long-time residents and spiritual traditions. loved ones to share in prayerful unity grave of Metropolitan John, were cele- with them the joy of the Resurrection of brated by Archbishops Antony and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Vsevolod with the dozens of concelebrat- As every year, the preparations for the ing clergy, who remained on the center’s annual pilgrimage began weeks prior to property for the weekend, sharing in the event. prayers with family members of those As the early morning sunlight shed that are buried at the cemetery. upon the center, the first pilgrims started In his sermon, Archbishop Antony to arrive in order to avoid the rainy called to the attention of the faithful the morning promised by weather forecast- scars of the wounds on the Body of ers. The forecasts were wrong, as it was a Christ: beautiful day. “While we celebrate the Glorious and St. Andrew Memorial Church was a Bright Feast of the Resurrection, we shall place of quiet reflection and prayer that not forget the numerous wounds on the weekend, May 7-8. St. Andrew Cemetery, Mystical Body of Christ – His Church and which is located behind the Church, was a her faithful, particularly in Ukraine – scars place of spiritual reunions for many visi- of persecution are still with us: Genocides tors. Hundreds of people visited Holy against humanity, nuclear disasters in Resurrection Mausoleum, which houses Chornobyl over 19 years ago and the con- the crypt of Patriarch Mstyslav. tinuing attempts of modern powers and The Ukrainian Cultural Center once regimes to develop weapons of mass again bustled with activity. Numerous destruction, starvation in Africa and around Church organizations presented displays the globe, AIDS, the ongoing war with ter- about their ministry among the faithful of rorism – all of which, among others, the Church and in Ukraine. In addition, destroy the peace and freedom of God’s Hierarchs and clergy during services at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery. dozens of vendors offered Ukrainian folk creation. art and other cultural, religious and his- “In the purity of faith and love in torical items for sale. Christ, however, we shall find the path to The Ukrainian Orthodox Museum, salvation. No earthly government nor also located in the Cultural Center, pro- power or material possessions will bring vided hundreds of visitors with the us spiritual comfort and blessedness. Only opportunity to come in contact with their true sacrificial love, simplicity of human historical, spiritual and cultural roots. heart and genuine hope will carry us on Only one-fifth of the collection is on dis- the road to salvation. It is the quality of play in this temporary location, but it is a our faith, rather than the quantity of our powerful display that has enhanced the numbers that is most important in the bat- lives of all who visit. tle against those who would destroy us.” St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Constantine was not able Seminary hosted a social program and to participate in this year’s spiritual pil- meeting with Archbishop Antony for grimage due to a recent accident in which numerous young visitors. The Church/St. his ankle was broken, but he was with the Sophia Seminary Library in the faithful spiritually and all present were Consistory building remained open for asked to remember him in their prayers the weekend so that the visitors could see during divine liturgy. and experience the Church’s efforts to Archbishop Antony, president of the provide adequate spiritual, theological, UOC of the U.S.A. Consistory and the historical, cultural social education for ruling bishop of the Eastern Eparchy, led seminarians and Church members. prayers at the graves of the other 11 All the points of interest of the Spiritual Ukrainian Orthodox bishops interred at Center remained opened for the weekend the cemetery, at the monument to A view of a portion of the crowd gathered for memorial services.

Ukraine’s Mission to the U.N. organizes Chornobyl Charity Bazaar UNITED NATIONS – The traditional where children from the Chornobyl zone Chornobyl Charity Bazaar took place on are treated. April 26 at the United Nations The participation of the Ukrainian Headquarters at the initiative of the community in this event has become a Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the tradition. The Permanent Mission of United Nations. Ukraine to the United Nations expressed This charity event once again drew the gratitude “to all our friends for fruitful attention of the international community cooperation.” The Ukrainian Mission to the Chornobyl tragedy – the worst singled out Julian Baczynsky, Andriy technological catastrophe in the history Ilnytsky, Bohdan Kekish, Nicholas and of humanity, the 19th anniversary of Mariya Drobenko, Dora Genza, Nadiya which was marked recently. Sawczuk, Nina Nenadkevych and As usual, numerous delegates from Tamara Denysenko for their involve- U.N. member-states, representatives of ment in the 2005 Chornobyl Charity the U.N. Secretariat and attendees from Bazaar. various countries took part in this event, The mission also thanked Marta tasting Ukrainian dishes and purchasing Kokolskyj for her energetic efforts and Ukrainian souvenirs. invaluable contribution to the organiza- All the money raised during the bazaar tion and successful conduct of Chornobyl is earmarked for hospitals in Ukraine bazaars for about 10 years. Tired of searching and surfing? The Ukrainian Weekly – your one reliable source for all the news about Ukraine and Ukrainians. Volunteers at the Chornobyl Charity Bazaar held at the United Nations. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

UkrainianNEW YORK – Some 10,000 Festivalto 15,000 corner of celebrates Seventh Street and Taras St.course George of the weekend, vendorsParish’s and The festivalcentennial was officially opened on people, according to police estimates, Shevchenko Place. organizations sold craft items, artworks Friday evening with remarks by the Very made their way to East Seventh Street, The program on Saturday afternoon and, of course, food; various organiza- Rev. Bernard Panczuk, OSBM. Masters between Second and Third Avenues here (seen in the photos on this page) show- tions also showed displays highlighting of ceremonies were Ulyana Kekish- on Friday through Sunday, May 13-15, cased the talents of young Ukrainian folk their activities. Solodenko and Zenon Czornij. for the 29th annual Ukrainian Festival dancers from the tri-state New York-New sponsored by St. George Ukrainian Jersey-Connecticut area. Also performing Catholic Church. that day was singer Olya Fryz, assisted This year’s festival, which brought by two young dancers; and the New York together the usual array of performers – Svitlychka (pre-school). dancers, singers and musicians – was Stage shows were held also on Friday dedicated to the centennial of St. George and Saturday evenings, as well as Parish, whose church is located at the Sunday afternoon. Throughout the

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Hartford Ukrainian community activist receives Catholic mission parish is established Connecticut’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Brighton Beach to serve new immigrants by Danylo Peleschuk in Manhattan Beach – is the property of the Brooklyn diocese, yet its Ukrainian PARSIPPANY, N.J. – In Brighton members are claimed by St. George’s. St. Beach, N.Y., sits a small Roman Catholic Margaret Mary’s hosted its first church, St. Margaret Mary’s, which has Ukrainian Catholic liturgy on May 8, and recently opened it doors to the neighbor- has offered a weekly, 3 p.m. Sunday ing Ukrainians. service since then. The need for a Ukrainian Catholic Father Panczuk’s plans for the future church in the Brooklyn area arose when of the parish include offering weekly cat- the number of Ukrainian immigrants echism lessons for children preparing to began to grow significantly. The tide of receive their First Holy Communion, as immigration that has so noticeably affect- well as summer Bible study courses held ed much of the northeastern U.S is on weekdays for students who are on becoming increasingly evident in the their summer break. Brighton Beach community. Of the At the moment, Father Panczuk has 37,000 Ukrainians who now live in the gathered several nuns from St. George’s area, up to 15,000 remain “churchless,” to assist him, and hopes to have up to according to the Very Rev. Bernard five full-time staff members serving the Panczuk, OSBM, who is credited with needs of the faithful at the mission providing these Ukrainians with a new parish. Those aiding Father Panczuk in Presenting the Outstanding Achievement Award to Ihor Rudko are Secretary of center for spirituality. establishing the parish include Sister State Susan Bysiewicz and Hartford Superintendent of Schools Robert Henry. The proposal for the newly organized Theodozia, Principal of St. George’s ele- parish was introduced by Father mentary school, Sister Julia, Sister Luba by Alex Kuzma where his parents had been forcibly Panczuk, superior and head pastor of the and Sister Cornelia, superior of the staff. deported by German soldiers during St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in The sisters, however, are not leaving HARTFORD, Conn. – The World War II. He received a bachelor’s New York City. With the help of Bishop St. George’s by any means. During the Connecticut Immigrant Coalition and degree in business from the University of Nicholas DiMarzio of the Brooklyn dio- summer months, while the elementary Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz on Connecticut, and has been a consultant cese and Bishop Basil Losten of the school is on break, the staff will com- April 14 honored Ukrainian American and engineer on many projects for major Stamford Eparchy of the Ukrainian mute to St. Margaret Mary’s and spend Ihor Rudko for his outstanding efforts corporations in Connecticut. As the presi- Catholic Church, Father Panczuk suc- several days of the week at the church, promoting economic development and dent of the Council of Ukrainian ceeded in establishing a parish for those running the summer study courses Father service to the Ukrainian community. The Ukrainians who sought a proper place of Panczuk plans to offer. Outstanding Achievement Award was American Organizations of Greater worship. Father Panczuk encourages all presented in the ornate Judiciary Hall of Hartford, he played a leading role in last The establishment is meant to be a mis- Ukrainians in the immediate and surround- the Connecticut State Capitol Building. year’s community demonstrations in sup- sion parish – a small church that draws a ing area to help support the newly estab- In a ceremony attended by many state port of the Orange Revolution. crowd of faithful, hoping to attract them to lished parish, and if possible, to assist him dignitaries, including Gov. Jodi Rell, Mr. Rudko is also an active member of the mother parish, which is, in this case, in providing a beneficial and vital summer Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization St. George’s. Father Panczuk said he study program for those youngsters who and State Senate President Kevin and its Khmelnychenky Fraternity. hopes to attract as many of the faithful as seek further education in the traditions of Sullivan, Mr. Rudko was honored for his A long-time resident of the small town possible, as well as provide liturgical serv- the Ukrainian Catholic Church. many years of service as chairman of the of Colchester, Mr. Rudko has been mar- ices for those unable to make the trip from For further information, Father Ukrainian Self Reliance New England ried for 33 years to his wife Natalia, a Brooklyn into Manhattan. Panczuk may be reached at his office at Federal Credit Union, as president of the current president of the Hartford chapter The church – situated at 215 Exeter St. St. George’s, at (212) 674-1615. Council of Ukrainian-American of the Ukrainian National Women’s Organizations of Greater Hartford, and League of America. The Rudkos have executive secretary of the Ukrainian three children; Taras, Andrij and Motria, National Credit Union Association. and recently became grandparents. The Ukrainian Weekly announces a special section In recent years, Mr. Rudko has been Among the other honorees at the April especially active as a member of the ceremony were the highly respected executive board of the World Council of superintendent of schools for the city of Congratulations,Congratulations, Graduates!Graduates! Ukrainian Cooperatives, which has pio- Hartford, Robert Henry, a native of Costa Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North America neered the creation of credit unions in Rica, and Nicholas Paindiris, the chair- receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges and universi- Ukraine. man of the Connecticut Democratic ties, cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement. Mr. Rudko was born in Germany, Party. 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by Christopher Guly “He might have sympathized with the “There was absolute shame dying in that Brazeau in “Strike!” Special to The Ukrainian Weekly need to go on strike, but could never way, and you can see that in the tone of the In the musical, his wife and kids live have for fear of being deported – and writing in the Winnipeg newspapers at the in Ukraine and Sokolowski is trying to OTTAWA – In Canadian history, June indeed might have been a strike breaker.” time of his death. Immigrants like him bring them to Canada. 21, 1919, is known as “Bloody Saturday.” Mr. Schur says that during his research were considered disposable,” explained 38- Mr. Schur has also substituted That day – more than a month after the he discovered that Sokolowski was report- year-old, Manitoba-born Mr. Schur, whose Sokolowski’s name for a real person who country’s most-famous labor disruption edly wearing an employee badge from the first musical, “The Bridge,” presented in had a role in events leading up to Bloody involving more than 30,000 people broke Winnipeg health department and likely had Saturday. out in Winnipeg – the Royal North-West a job – perhaps sweeping streets – that was Four days earlier, the Canadian gov- Mounted Police and military forces typically handed out to “poor immigrants.” ernment ordered the arrest of a group of charged into a crowd of strikers. Furthermore, Mr. Schur found an eye- men identified as leaders of the strike. About 150 shots were fired, and an esti- witness account that suggests Sokolowski However, not all of them were legitimate mated 30 people were sent to the hospital. might not have even been the one who organizers, including Moishe (Moses) One person – Ukrainian-born Mike threw the fateful brick and was in fact Almazoff, who later moved to New York Sokolowski – who allegedly threw a standing on the opposite side of the street. and became a leading member of that brick at police, died after being shot And while it was left to a stranger to city’s Jewish community. through the heart on Main Street, directly drag his bloodied corpse to a nearby Almazoff got caught up in the raid in front of today’s city hall. funeral parlor, Sokolowski did have fam- after his Ukrainian Canadian neighbor, No family member claimed his body. ily in Winnipeg. He was married and had Harry Damaschuk, fabricated evidence Sokolowski, believed to be 40 years old three children. that incriminated Almazoff as a at the time, was buried in obscurity in the But Mr. Schur explains that Bolshevik revolutionary. pauper’s section of a Winnipeg cemetery. Sokolowski’s wife, Kasha, “may have “He was charged with conspiracy to Now, almost 86 years after his death, been too scared” to come forward and overthrow the government of the Dominion Sokolowski’s name will be remembered identify her husband’s body. “Had she of Canada,” Mr. Schur explained. “He in a musical conceived by a fellow shown up and it was determined she no spent 60 days in prison before his self- Ukrainian Canadian about the famous longer had a husband to support her, defense resulted in his release.” Winnipeg General Strike. maybe she would have been deported Almazoff appears as a character, por- But “Strike! – The Musical” (strikemusi- since she and Mike were considered to be trayed by Israeli-born actor David cal.com), which runs from May 26 to June enemy aliens at the time. Danny Schur Friedman, in “Strike!” But Damaschuk is 14 at Theatre in the Park in Winnipeg’s “Another theory was that their third fictionalized to become Mike Kildonan Park, won’t necessarily tell the child had yet to be born and she was in 2000, told the story of a famous rock band Sokolowski. Mr. Schur says he did that to real story about Mike Sokolowski’s life. labor at the time of Mike’s death. But help illustrate the virulent anti-Semitism “He was not a left-wing member of who knows why she wasn’t there.” whose members have Ukrainian roots. But all of the facts surrounding present in early 20th century Winnipeg. the [pro-socialist] Ukrainian Labor However, Mr. Schur says that Kasha’s “I’m mining the Ukrainian-Jewish Sokolowski’s life don’t figure in telling Temple in Winnipeg,” explained Danny daughter-in-law from her second mar- divide,” he added. Schur, who wrote the music and lyrics, riage, Corrine Siddon, told him the fami- the story of Mike Sokolowski, the char- and co-wrote the script for “Strike!” ly never talked about Sokolowski. acter played by Winnipeg-born Jay (Continued on page 20)

Yevshan Vocal Ensemble brings Ukrainian composers’ works to new audiences by Roma Gina Thibodeau “For us, this was a very interesting col- laboration with two renowned student HARTFORD, Conn. – This spring, the choirs at Yale,” said Ihor Stasiuk, the artis- Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble under tic director of Yevshan. “Although the the direction of Alexander Kuzma issued a vocal styles of each choir were very dis- new CD of liturgical music titled “Icons of tinctive, our audience had an opportunity to Faith” that features rarely heard works by enjoy the rich diversity of Slavic choral tra- Leontovych, Arkhangelsky, Bortniansky and Vedel, as well as original works by ditions and to appreciate the unique quali- Yuri Hodovanets and Mr. Kuzma. ties of each musical culture.” At the conclu- Since its first full-length concert in sion of the concert, all three choirs united 1999, the Yevshan ensemble has collabo- for a performance of Taras Shevchenko’s rated with several Connecticut-based epic poems “Dumy Moyi” and “Reve ta choirs in reaching out to new audiences Stohne” as a tribute to the victory of the that had not been exposed to Ukrainian democratic Orange Revolution in Ukraine. choral literature. The concert opened with a perform- Most recently, Yevshan organized a ance by Yevshan, a mixed choir of men festival at the Theater for the Performing and women comprising selected singers Arts in Hartford titled “A Mosaic of from various Ukrainian churches in Slavic Music.” The April 1 program Hartford, New Haven, New Britain, included performances by the Yale Slavic Bridgeport and Colchester. After singing Women’s Chorus, the Yale Russian several a cappella arrangements of The combined voices of the Yale Russian Chorus, the Yale Slavic Chorus and the Chorus and the Yevshan Ensemble. Ukrainian secular and sacred works, the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble perform a setting of Shevchenko’s “Reve ta Stohne” at the conclusion of the April 1 concert at the Theater of the Performing Arts in Hartford.

ensemble was joined by a quintet of Bosnia and Russia. Under the direction accomplished bandura players: Olya of Hannah Farber, the chorus showcased Chodoba-Fryz, Irene Kytasty-Kuzma, several works from its new CD “Kolo Joanna O’Flaherty, Daria Richardson and Sertsia” (Close to the Heart). Christina Jamahian. The instrumental set The women’s section of Yevshan included several works by Hryhory joined the Slavic Chorus for a perform- Kytasty and Julian Kytasty, including the ance of the Ukrainian folk song “Vyshni- beloved “Echo of the Steppes” and Chereshni” and, finally, all three ensem- “Metelytsia” (The Whirlwind). bles – combining 60 voices – sang the In the second portion of the concert, finale, “Reve ta Stohne,” which elicited a the Yale Russian Chorus performed lively standing ovation. under the direction of Mark Bailey. “We really enjoyed working with Established in 1953, this student choir Yevshan on this project,” said the Slavic has won acclaim in major concert halls of Chorus’s Ms. Farber during a reception at Western Europe, Russia, Georgia and the the Ukrainian National Home in Hartford United States. The Yale Russian Chorus following the concert. “We were very performed several liturgical works by impressed with the beauty of the ban- Chesnokov and Ippolitov-Ivanov, as well dura, and we would gladly include more as several popular marching songs such Ukrainian material in our repertoire.” as “Borodino” and “Soldatushky.” As a result of the April 1 program, After intermission, the Yale Women’s Yevshan also received an invitation to Hannah Farber directs the Yale Slavic Chorus and the women’s section of the Slavic Chorus charmed the audience with perform as special guests at a June 12 Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble in a performance of Leontovych’s arrangement exotic and harmonically intricate works festival hosted by the Connecticut Polish of “Vyshni-Chereshni.” from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Poland, Choral Society. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 13 INTERVIEW: Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi on Ukrainian topics In the abridged interview below, award- Moscow and Ukraine was little more than street, and was even arrested for trying to to conquer you. We did the worst thing winning Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi a Russian province. It is this mindset that kiss a pretty policewoman on the Europa- possible to you. We took away your elite, discusses history, Ukrainian identity in film, they brought to their films. Ironically, the Zentrum Square. After three days he having Polonized it at a time when the the revival of the Ukrainian language, first person who revealed a strong sense of returned completely changed. Now he, Ukrainian people would not be Polonized. Polish-Ukrainian-Russian relations, Ukraine was an Armenian. This fellow, too, believes that one can and must dream. That is why today I am taking a closer Ukrainian filmmakers and more. Mr. like me, was very much interested in look at Ukrainians. That is why today I Zanussi, born in 1939, is a film, theater and Ukraine. He spoke Ukrainian very well, What does this story tell you about am interested in Ukrainian cinematogra- opera director, as well as an author. He is even better than my Ukrainian colleagues. Ukrainian identity, if anything? phers. I would prefer that they not make director of the film studio TOR and has In my view, such a thing could not have films imitating the poetic realism of received many international prizes in recog- Are you talking about Serhii happened with a Russian. In a similar situa- Illienko, which I feel is false. These films nition of his work. The interview was con- Paradzhanov? tion, a Russian would not have expressed his are shown at festivals, but at the same ducted on March 24 in New York City with No, Paradzhanov is Georgian. For me, joy, but would immediately have said, “And time I see that the Ukrainian public does Yuri Shevchuk, director of the Ukrainian the Ukrainianness of Paradzhanov had what about Russia, my great Russia? What not understand them, that they are not Film Club of Columbia University. something tourist about it. It was the are these Germans to me?” At the same really for it. This is true of Illienko’s film Ukrainianness of a tourist. Of course he time, a Ukrainian thinks differently. He about Hetman Mazepa. It says nothing to What links you to Ukraine? had his own aesthetics, but in my view he experiences the joy of a simple discovery. Ukraine about what she truly is. My interest can be explained by my fasci- did not demonstrate a very sensitive ear This story got your vice-premier interest- In that case, what type of films ed. He expressed the view that Ukraine nation with Rus’ [the historical name of the for the local culture. should Ukrainian filmmakers be mak- Last September, just before the revolu- needs to create a distinctly Ukrainian nation- Great Principality of Kyiv in the 10th – 13th ing now? On what subjects? centuries, also known as Kyivan Rus’] as a tion, before your elections, I unexpectedly al idea. What, I ask, again like the Russians? cultural and historical phenomenon. At a received an award in Ukraine from your The need for a national idea is itself a very My students from Lviv told me how certain moment I began to look critically at vice-premier, who is a historian and appar- Russian way of thinking. It is high time they had staged Ionesco in the basement history, because we had been forced to ently distant from [President Leonid] Ukrainians recognized their own unique- of their experimental theater. In response accept false views of history, which we Kuchma. We had a long conversation. He ness, experienced their own specificity. I asked them, “What does that have to do attempted to reject. The Hungarians had read somewhere that every time I met Why, for example, does a Portuguese not with the here and now, with that univer- approached the problem of historical truth in with Ukrainian filmmakers I tried to con- kill the bull in a bullfight, while a Spaniard sal marketplace or the hardships that you a very interesting way, in terms of their rela- vince them of the need to demonstrate feels compelled to kill it. You must, after all, are experiencing today, with that tions with the Slovaks, in which I see a real their Ukrainian uniqueness, not their simi- take a closer look at yourselves. Russia took wretched and helpless Ukrainian village, analogue to the relations between Poland larity to Poles or Russians. “Show me how away your mirror and you have not yet with those who today are struggling to and western Ukraine. In my view, this was you are different. Who is your hero? How taken a good look at yourselves at all. awaken and discover their self-identity?” something similar to Silesia, where the can I tell that he is not a Pole or a Russian, We, Poles, also played a marked card I tried to convince them of the urgent Polish or Slavic element was ousted by the but specifically a Ukrainian?” I would say. against you; we also did not help you to Germans. I observed similar processes and Here, for example, is something that hap- discover yourselves. Instead, we sought (Continued on page 22) compared them with the Spanish conquest pened with one of my Ukrainian students. I of the Moors on the Pyrenean peninsula. love to tell this story because anyone who knows it will say that only a Ukrainian What specifically interests you in could have done that. In 1992 a group of Ukrainian history? film students from Ukraine came to study NEW RELEASE: Live concert CD with me. In our classes I told them about the I have been interested for a long time in necessity to remove from their conscious- the question of why certain nations have by famed Kyiv Chamber Choir ness the so-called “Soviet man,” or “sovok” PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Kyiv succeeded in history and others haven’t. (pejorative reference to a person of Soviet Chamber Choir, Ukraine’s premiere a Some were able to accomplish their goals, mentality – ed.), because this “sovok” is in capella choir which since its founding in while others were not as successful. I am every one of us. One of the traits of the 1990 has earned international recogni- still making unexpected discoveries on this “Soviet man” is his inability to dream; he is tion as one of the outstanding chamber subject. Once I was in the German city of passive and agrees to everything. choirs in Europe, has recently come out Aachen, which was one of the later capitals One student said that this was actually with its first live concert CD recording. of the Holy Roman Empire. Then I went to good, because why should you dream if all Titled “Sounds of Kyiv,” the CD was Kyiv, and there I understood that it is entire- you get from your dreams is disappoint- recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio by ly possible to compare the two cathedrals ment? Yet I persisted in asking what he the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., during located in each city – the Cathedral of St. would dream about if he were to dream? the choir’s November 5, 2004, concert Sophia in Kyiv and the Charlemagne He said that he would dream about the held in the George Weston Recital Hall Cathedral in Aachen. Both were built at West, even if he couldn’t travel there at the Toronto Center for the Arts. The approximately the same time. The only because he didn’t have enough money for CD has been released by Toronto-based thing is that St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Kyiv a bribe to get a visa. That’s why he didn’t Dotcom Recordings. is incomparably larger and grander, because even want to hear about the West. Included in the recording are selections the Russian [i.e., Ukrainian] civilization of Several days later, I tell my Ukrainian of sacred choral as well as Ukrainian folk Leontovych, as well as such contempo- the time was much stronger compared to guests that I am going to have a party in music in choral arrangments performed rary composers as Olha Budarina, the civilization of Charlemagne. This was in my garden, and there will be Western by the Kyiv Chamber Choir as part of Olexander Bondarenko, Heorhiy Ukraine, which many in Western Europe diplomats, ambassadors. I encourage the their first concert tour of Canada, which Chernenko, Hanna Havrylets, Maestro cannot find on the map to this very day. student to approach a diplomat. “Even if comprised 17 performances in 14 cities Hobdych, Myroslav Skoryk, Yevhen Such changes in historical fates, the rise and he refuses, you should still try.” I tell him. during November, 2004. Stankovych and Volodymyr Zubytsky – fall of civilizations, elicit strong emotions in At the party my student approaches the Under the direction of its founder, who in their works often utilize modern me. I don’t want to be a member of a losing German ambassador and, like a zombie, Mykola Hobdych, the 21-member choir musical tonalities to advantage. nation. For that reason I closely follow the says, “I want visa.” The ambassador has gained international renown for per- “Sounds of Kyiv” is available, for destinies of those peoples who have lost. becomes flustered and asks what my stu- forming many of the best choral pieces $21.50 (shipping included) by calling For the most part, Ukrainians have lost in dent is after. I say, “You heard him, he’s found in Ukrainian music history com- Dotcom Recordings Inc., toll free, at the most direct sense, but now have gained asking for a visa.” The ambassador then bined with the highest level of profes- (877) 232-9835; (416) 242-5052 (in their historical opportunity. Until recently, made a mistake, for which I love him to sional performance. Toronto); or by e-mail: [email protected]. however, it appeared that Ukrainians had this day. He said to me, “Krzysztof, can The choir’s repertoire, which features lost it irretrievably, but suddenly this oppor- * * * you vouch for him that he won’t stay? I’ll both sacred and secular music, focuses tunity presented itself! Such things are issue him a visa as an exception.” I reply, on restoring ancient liturgical Ukrainian Maestro Hobdych, a graduate of the Kyiv incredibly interesting to me. “Listen, I invited 20 Ukrainians here music, while also being actively engaged Conservatory, has worked throughout his My interest in Ukraine also comes whom I have never seen before in my life. in performing contemporary works of career to preserve and promote Ukrainian from my wife, who is descended from No one gave me any guarantee that they Ukrainian composers. choral music. Among his endeavors has the Czetwertynski line and related by wouldn’t stay or that they wouldn’t slit my A recipient of numerous prizes at been the establishment of a music library in blood to the Sheptytsky family. At a cer- throat. I don’t know anything about them. international choral competitions, includ- Kyiv, as well as the initiation of a program tain moment, the Sheptytsky’s felt them- And you are worried that Germany will ing three grand prix awards, the choir to research and transcribe Ukrainian scores selves to be more Rus’ian than Polish. fall apart if one Ukrainian stays?” He consistently attracts sold-out audiences that have been lost or are not available in This Rus’ian princely dynasty split in blushed and said, “I’ll give him a visa.” to concerts in Europe and Great Britain. print, and to distribute recovered scores to two, one part of which gravitated towards So my student hitchhiked his way to To date, the choir’s discography numbers choirs throughout Ukraine. Poland and the other towards Rus’. Germany. This is what began to convince 21 CDs. A graduate of the Kyiv Conservatory, he In what way is the issue of national me that his mentality is not the same as Comprising “Sounds of Kyiv” are was choirmaster of the Revutsky National identity connected to film? that of Poles or Russians. When I offered three sacred choral music works from Men’s Choir (1983) and the Dumka choir to give him a few Deutschmarks, he various centuries: “God is With Us,” (1984), going on to found the Kyiv I wanted to find among my Ukrainian answered that he wouldn’t accept; that Petro Turchaninov; “Resurrection Chamber Choir in 1990. Since 1996 he has colleagues in filmmaking their national with his Kozak pride he would go as he is, Canon,” Mykola Dyletsky; and “O Give also served as director of the annual Kyiv identity. From my first contacts I tried to taking only a little food for the journey. Thanks Unto the Lord,” Viktor Stepurko; of the Golden Domes Choral Festival. draw out of them some sort of purely Later he told me how he had rejoiced like as well as 11 choral arrangements of Maestro Hobdych, 44, is a laureate of five Ukrainian traits, but they didn’t under- a child when he arrived in Berlin, how he Ukrainian folk songs as represented by international choral competitions and a fre- stand me. For them, the capital was sang and embraced passers-by on the Anatoly Kos-Anatolsky and Mykola quent adjudicator at such competitions. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

period of relative peace that extended for ulations); see Figure 2. most of the remainder of the year. This Additional treaty passages renounced time was crucial for the nascent state in the payment of the costs of the war and FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY establishing all types of new Ukrainian of reparations for war damages. by Ingert Kuzych institutions, many of which would help it Regulations for the mutual exchange of survive the turbulence of the next few agricultural and industrial surpluses were years before finally succumbing to set up and principles set forth for the Bolshevik forces. establishment of customs, legal, diplo- Most importantly, however, the treaty matic and consular relations. The release Treaty of Brest-Litovsk also granted Ukraine international recog- of prisoners of war and the exchange of nition by the four Central Powers: war prisoners and interned civilians were commemorations revisited Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and also agreed to. A couple of years ago, on the 85th Brest-Litovsk photographs and souvenir Turkey. Eventually, about a dozen coun- The day the treaty was signed was anniversary of the Treaty of Brest- materials, which I would like to share tries would extend diplomatic recogni- also the day Kyiv fell to Bolshevik Litovsk (February 9, 1918), I submitted a with readers. tion to Ukraine. troops. It was, therefore, necessary for “Focus on Philately” article about this About the treaty It was in the interest of both sides – Ukraine to request military assistance of famous agreement and displayed some the Central Powers and Soviet Russia – its new allies. Initially, the Ukrainian commemorative items created for the By the terms of this treaty, Ukraine to conclude a peace when they met at government only asked for (western) occasion. Since then, with the help of was able to withdraw from the first world Brest-Litovsk in late 1917. Russia had Ukrainian units in the Austrian Army or some friends, I have come across more war in the spring of 1918 and enjoy a suffered crushing defeats earlier in the special volunteer units formed in year and many returning disillusioned Germany from Ukrainian POWs, but Russian soldiers were creating instability complications arose and the plan was in the countryside. abandoned. Instead, it was mostly regu- The Soviets desperately needed peace lar German and Austrian units that ended to consolidate their hold on the country up clearing Ukraine of Bolsheviks. and on December 16, 1918, they signed a In return for the above-described three-month armistice with Germany. diplomatic recognition, trade agreements The Central Powers on the other hand and military aid, Ukraine was obligated did not wish to move any further east to deliver one million tons of grain to the and occupy more Russian territories. Central Powers by the end of July. They were interested in eliminating their On March 3, 1918, another peace Eastern Front so that they could concen- treaty was signed at Brest-Litovsk, this trate their forces against France and Italy time between Russia and the Central in the west. Powers. By its terms, Russia acknowl- There was still another powerful force edged the independence of Ukraine, as that drove the Central Powers to the bar- well as Poland and Finland, and was gaining table. Both Germany and bound to quickly make peace with these Austria-Hungary were in dire need of countries. On July 12, 1918, Russia foodstuffs and raw materials, both of signed an official armistice recognizing which they hoped to obtain from Ukraine, but a formal peace treaty was Ukraine. So it was for these reasons that never signed. the Central Powers welcomed delegates Ukraine and Bulgaria exchanged rati- Figure 1. Three members of the Ukrainian delegation to the Brest-Litovsk talks from the newly independent Ukrainian fication documents on July 15, 1918 are shown in the center front of this Austrian post card: Mykola Liubynsky; (sec- National Republic, or UNR, which had (Figure 3). Germany ratified the Treaty ond from left, wearing bow tie), Mykola Levytsky (center); and Oleksander declared its independence from Russia of Brest-Litovsk with Ukraine on July Sevriuk third from right (wearing bow tie). The inscription reads: “The peace on January 22, 1918. 24, 1918 (Figure 4), while Turkey rati- with Ukraine. The concluding night session of February 9-10 in which the peace The delegates from Ukraine included fied the treaty on August 11 of that year. protocol was signed.” Oleksander Sevriuk, Mykola Liubynsky, Austria-Hungary repeatedly postponed Mykola Levytsky, Vsevolod Holubovych its treaty ratification and the empire and S. Ostapenko (Figure 1). The Soviet eventually fell apart at the conclusion of Russian delegation was headed by Leon the war in November of 1918. Trotsky, who at a session of the confer- Ukraine ratified the treaty on June 12, ence on January 10, 1918, recognized the 1918 (Figure 5), but was able to deliver independence of the UNR and agreed to only a portion of the amount of grain it have its delegation participate in the pro- had promised by the end of July. In the ceedings. Subsequently, when he tried to end, however, it made little difference, discredit the Ukrainian delegation, he since by then it was becoming obvious was ignored by the Central Powers. that the Central Powers were going to The treaty provided for the recogni- lose the war and that the post-conflict sit- tion of Ukraine by the Central Powers uation in Europe would be changing dra- and the establishment of frontiers matically. between Ukraine and Austria-Hungary to Celebrating the treaty run along the prewar boundaries between Russia and Austria-Hungary. The territo- The previous article focused mostly ry of the Ukrainian state recognized by on medal and pin commemorations of the treaty included not only the nine for- the Brest-Litovsk Treaty. It turns out mer Russian imperial provinces claimed there were quite a few commemorative by the UNR’s Central Rada, but also the seals (labels) created for the occasion. province of Kholm and the southern Figure 6 shows a pair of these seals pre- third of the Minsk and Grodno pared in Berlin. The one on the right – provinces, including Brest-Litovsk itself proclaiming “Peace” in large letters and Figure 2. Map showing the extent of Ukraine after the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. (all of which had sizable Ukrainian pop- the names of Germany, Ukraine and Austria-Hungary in celebratory balloons – was previously reported, but at the time its mate was not known. That seal indicates the direction Russian troops would now be heading, from Brest- Litovsk to Petrograd (the Russian capi- tal). The center German rhyming text is a Leon Trotsky quote from February 11, 1918, that states: “The war is done, we’re going home.” The two labels were printed on cream-colored paper in either red or black and perforated 11 1/2. Another label arising in the German capital was more elaborate and printed in four colors (Figure 7). Prepared imperfo- rate by the German Trade Mission, it depicts an example of agricultural machinery that Germany was to deliver to Ukraine in return for grain. The inscription simply states: “From Germany to Ukraine.” Figure 3. The cover and two interior pages of the Bulgarian Brest-Litovsk Treaty ratification document signed by Czar Ferdinand. A commemoration from Austria is the No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 15

Figure 6. Two-color seals printed in Berlin to commemorate the Brest- Litovsk Treaty.

Figure 4. The cover and two inside pages of the German Brest-Litovsk Treaty ratification document signed by the German Emperor Wilhelm II. so-called Grillparzer Issue. The central text reads: “Peace with Ukraine/Brest- Litovsk February 9, 1918,” in the outer ring it reads: “Member of the Grillparzer Society in Vienna, Est. 1974” Figure 7. Multicolor German label World War 1914-1918. These were depicts a multiple plow device that supposed to be charity labels, but were Germany was prepared to deliver to actually produced by a Viennese stamp Ukraine in return for grain. dealer who had no scruples about prepar- ing them as a way to make some money for himself. It was issued embossed with black ink on nine different colored papers. Several other German-language com- memorative seals are known. Figure 9 shows a rectangular label depicting a hilly landscape with a rising sun bearing the Latin word “Pax” (Peace). The upper text reads: “World War 1914-1918”; the bottom statement relates: “In commemo- ration of the peace negotiations at Brest- Figure 5. The cover and interior of the Ukrainian ratification document signed Litovsk.” This seal is known to be print- by Hetman Pavlo Skoropadsky. The inscription reads: “Therefore, I, Hetman of ed in five colors, but others may exist. all Ukraine, have resolved to confirm, ratify, and firmly and steadfastly execute Figure 10 depicts a modified version today and for future times, the above-cited peace agreement, and I order the of this label. The scene is quite similar to Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian State to exchange the ratification of this that described above, but here the white treaty at the designated place mentioned in this agreement. Resolved June 12, Figure 8. Embossed commemorative shading lines in the hills have been 1918, in Kyiv. Hetman of all Ukraine Pavlo Skoropadsky.” label from Austria. removed. This version is known in eight colors. Another seal – this time in a vertical format – depicts a standing figure hold- ing aloft what looks like a palm branch and looking up at the word “pax” (Figure 11). On the right is the text “World War 1914-1918”; below is the inscription “Int.[ernational] Peace Conference Brest-Litovsk.” This label design is known in at least 14 colors. Figure 12 displays a similar format, but is cruder in appearance; it is known in gold and dark Figure 9. Sunrise scene depicting the red, and gold and green. onset of peace. Even though the above-described labels were created abroad, likely all in Austria and Germany, they hold a partic- ular relevance to collectors of Ukraine- related materials and should not be over- looked. I wish to extend my sincerest apprecia- tion to Peter Cybaniak, Roman Dubyniak and Borys Fessak for their assistance in the preparation of this article. Ingert Kuzych may be contacted at P.O. Box 3, Springfield, VA 22150 or at his e- Figure 10. Scene similar to previous, Figure 12. Cruder version of previous mail address: [email protected]. but without details on hillsides. Figure 11. Greeting the arrival of peace. design.

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to a large extent correct. Gasoline prices ed by the Razumkov Center among some tools for interaction” with these coun- Yushchenko, Tymoshenko... began to rise in Ukraine in early April, 700 Kyiv residents last week found that tries. But Mr. Putin singled out Belarus, (Continued from page 2) presumably stimulated by a more than 50 more than 50 percent of respondents saying it is an exception in Russia’s mar- port with all my soul our union, our percent rise in the price of crude oil, a 30 attributed the fuel crisis to “Russia’s eco- ket-based export policy, since, the teamwork, our joint political activity for percent increase in the excise tax, and nomic pressure as a means of influence Russian president explained, “We are try- many years ahead.” increased tariffs for rail transport. Ms. on Ukraine’s policy,” according to ing to find a way to build a union state But some skeptics in Ukraine immedi- Tymoshenko ordered in mid-April that Zerkalo Nedeli. That should not come as with Belarus.” This seems to be a cir- ately recalled another election alliance prices for gasoline be stabilized at a level a surprise, not only because of the popu- cuitous way of saying what Ms. made in Kaniv, by four presidential can- below 3 hrv ($0.6) per liter. lar belief in Ukraine that Russia is to Tymoshenko essentially, and less diplo- didates during the 1999 presidential cam- Simultaneously, the Ukrainian blame for most of Ukraine’s political and matically, said about the roots of paign (Yevhen Marchuk, Oleksander Ministry of the Economy warned Russian economic troubles but also because of Ukraine’s fuel crisis. Moroz, Volodymyr Oliinyk, and oil companies that it would guarantee the situation on the Ukrainian fuel mar- “There is no Russian conspiracy here Oleksander Tkachenko), which lasted no their property rights for Ukraine’s ket. [in the fuel crisis],” Mr. Yushchenko said longer than three weeks. refineries only if they agreed to cut retail Russian oil traders control 75 percent at a business forum in Kyiv on May 25. What actually transpired between fuel prices – which they did. But follow- of fuel supplies to Ukraine, which effec- “I demand only one thing of the govern- President Yushchenko and Prime ing the cuts, some Russian-owned tively creates an informal foreign cartel ment: Learn lessons like that of oil mar- Minister Tymoshenko on May 19? refineries in Ukraine significantly that can easily coordinate its pricing poli- kets.” To which, according to Reuters, According to the influential and usually decreased their daily output or halted it cies in Ukraine not only to secure higher Ms. Tymoshenko, who sat alongside him, well-informed Zerkalo Nedeli, which altogether for “planned repairs.” As a margins but also to achieve other eco- responded: “May my president forgive attributed its information to four result, Ukrainians saw long lines at gaso- nomic or political objectives, especially me.” unnamed participants in the meeting, Mr. line stations run by LUKoil and TNK-BP, when such policies are consecrated by But an equally essential question here Yushchenko apologized to the Russian some of which reportedly introduced “market rules.” is whether she has forgiven Mr. oil traders for the Tymoshenko Cabinet, rationing. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Yushchenko for his words during last which, the president claimed, had Seeking more market-oriented meth- in an interview with Komsomolskaya week’s meeting with Russian oil traders obstructed their work. Mr. Yushchenko ods to defuse the fuel crisis, the govern- Pravda on May 23 that Russian compa- – for what seemed to be a severe blow to purportedly said he wished he had never ment hurriedly drafted a bill to abolish nies need to apply market-based pricing her self-worth if not an outright humilia- appointed Ms. Tymoshenko as prime import duties on fuel; the Verkhovna policies in the export of energy tion. The answer to this question might minister. Rada equally hurriedly passed the legis- resources. Referring specifically to also include an answer to the question He also is said to have suggested that lation earlier this month. The aim of the Georgia and Ukraine, Mr. Putin said it is about the viability of the current political she might tender her resignation and join legislation is twofold: to stop fuel prices necessary to find “transparent, market establishment in Ukraine. the opposition Social Democratic Party – from rising, and to create a more compet- united and the Party of the Regions in itive environment for fuel imports from order to “blow their pipes and beat their refineries not owned by Russians, We regret to announce that drums.” To add insult to injury, Mr. notably from Lithuania and Romania. Yushchenko reportedly invited everyone And the law seems to be working, at least except Ms. Tymoshenko to the next room for the time being. Fuel prices have now MARY SOWIRKA to have champagne. All this purportedly been fixed at 3.2 hrv, 3 hrv, and 2.85 hrv took place after Ms. Tymoshenko cate- per liter of A-95 gasoline, A-92 gasoline, HRYSHCHYSHYN, gorically and repeatedly disagreed with and diesel fuel, respectively. And some our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and Mr. Yushchenko’s assessment that she suppliers have begun looking for aunt has fallen asleep in the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2005. had dealt with the fuel crisis by way of Lithuanian fuel. essentially administrative and non-mar- On the other hand, Prime Minister She was born on November 23, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pa. ket levers. Tymoshenko’s argument that the fuel cri- Leaving aside the shocking nature of sis was a “plot” by Russian oil traders to She was an active member in her church, church organizations, Ukrainian the Ukrainian “family quarrel” under the destabilize the government that is not choirs, The Ukrainian Orthodox League and All Saints Church Camp. She Russian eyes, as Zerkalo Nedeli put it, liked by the Kremlin, seems to convince served as the treasurer of St. Vladimir’s Church Credit Union in one could argue that Mr. Yushchenko was many Ukrainians as well. A poll conduct- Philadelphia for 12 years.

Mr. Bodman and Petro Poroshenko, On Monday, May 23, His Beatitude Metropolitan Constantine conducted a U.S. energy secretary... secretary of the National Security and Parastas for the family. On Monday evening a Parastas was served by (Continued from page 1) Defense Council, on May 27 discussed Father Steve Repa, Father Tim Tomson and Father Robert Popichak in the Tymoshenko told reporters. the conversion of some Ukrainian reac- Corba Funeral Home in Carnegie, Pa. Earlier this month, Ms. Tymoshenko tors to the use of low-enriched uranium. ordered Energoatom, the company that Such a conversion would lower the risk Father Steve Repa and Father Tim Tomson conducted the Funeral Liturgy runs the operations of Ukraine’s nuclear of accidents and possible leakage of on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox industry, to conduct a feasibility study for nuclear components to terrorists. Church in Carnegie, Pa. a domestic nuclear fuel reprocessing pro- On May 26 Secretary Mr. Bodman and gram. She said that the company should David Zhvanya, Ukraine’s minister for She is survived by: emergency situations, signed an agree- boost domestic production of uranium Bohdan, her husband of 53 years of Bethel Park, Pa. ment that would allow the U.S. Office of and zirconium, both components of son Mark with wife Deborah of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. nuclear fuel rods. Global Radiological Threat Reduction to work more closely with its Ukrainian daughter Donna Hryshchyshyn of Laguna Beach, Ca. After meeting with Mr. Bodman, the grandchildren Larissa with husband Michael Brady of Durham, NC; Ukrainian prime minister invited counterparts on improvements in the Stephanie Hryshchyshyn of Raleigh, NC; American companies “to take part in the security of nuclear waste. development of Ukrainian uranium Many Western countries have great-granddaughter Lana Mikaela Brady of Durham, NC mines, in the overhaul of thermal power expressed fear that poorly guarded sister Olga Hustak of Norristown, Pa. plants, geological surveys and oil and gas Ukrainian nuclear waste could be used brother Taras Sowirka with wife Dora of Meadowbrook, Pa. production.” by terrorists to make a dirty bomb, a brother-in-law Michael Hryshchyshyn with wife Olga of Flourtown, Pa. Ukraine’s uranium industry is based device that uses conventional explosives on large deposits in the Kirovohrad to disperse radioactive material and con- MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL region. The country is currently develop- taminate large areas. “This Implementing Arrangement is a ing three uranium fields in Vatutinskoye, Memorials can be made to: Michurinskoye and Tsentralnoye. significant step forward in our partner- Uranium is produced by the Vostochny ship to safeguard these radioactive mate- The Ukrainian Gift of Life Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church or ore dressing works, with Russia’s TVEL rials and advance the security of the 233 Rock Road, Suite 333 PO Box 835 Corp. as its major customer. region,” Mr. Bodman told reporters. Glen Rock, NJ 07451 Carnegie, Pa 15106 Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. Bodman Presidents Bush and Yushchenko, who also reviewed efforts to build a new met in Washington earlier this year had, structure that will cover the crumbling pledged cooperation “between our two concrete and steel sarcophagus hastily nations to promote nuclear safety, securi- DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS erected over the destroyed reactor at ty of nuclear materials, and non-prolifer- to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian Chornobyl, which exploded and burned ation,” Mr. Bodman noted as he began or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. in 1986 in the world’s worst nuclear dis- his visit to Ukraine. “I’m proud to be in Ukraine to Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. aster. (The Weekly goes to press early Friday mornings.) In addition to the European Union’s strengthen the cooperation of our two financial aid programs aimed at upgrad- nations on energy and nuclear security Rate: $7.50 per column-inch. ing safety at Ukrainian nuclear power issues. And I’m proud because many of Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department plants and for the handling of nuclear us in the United States see a number of and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 (NB: please waste, Western countries, including the parallels between the events that unfold- do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; United States, pledged additional funds ed here this past winter, and the fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; at a recent donor conference in London American Revolution of 1776,” stressed e-mail, [email protected]. for a new, more permanent shelter over Secretary Bodman. Please include the daytime phone number of a contact person. the current structure. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

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ÄÇßüäÇàíäà Truzyb’s men soccer team ‚ ìäêÄ∫çì headedHORSHAM, Pa. –for On Sunday, regional May Several minutes semifinals later Thomazos dribbled 22, before a respectable home crowd at to the center of the field and blasted (586)759-6563 Tryzubivka, the Ukrainian Sport Center another one home from about 15 yards. Tryzub’s Ukrainian Nationals over-30 Some poor defensive play in the Nats’ men’s soccer team decisively defeated goal mouth resulted in an unexpected Badgernecks Red Star, the Maryland second Badgernecks goal and the teams State champion, by a score of 5-2. went into half-time with a 3 to 2 score. The victory vaulted the powerhouse The Badgernecks started the second team to the semifinals of the U.S. Region half with a thundering offensive 7799 I (East Coast) championship. Winning onslaught, but the Ukrainian Nationals èÂðÂÔËÒÛπÏÓ the Region I title would qualify the Nats weathered the storm with a counter- ‚¥‰ÂÓ͇ÒÂÚË Á Ö‚ðÓÔÂÈÒ¸Í for a four-team playoff for the coveted attacking style that resulted in two more ÄÏÂðË͇ÌÒ¸ÍÛÓª ̇ U.S. over-30 national championship. goals for the home team through great ÒËÒÚÂÏÛ ¥ ̇‚Ô‡ÍË At approximately the five-minute individual breakaway. The Ukrainian Çßáà à ß áÄè mark, the guests from Maryland stole an Nationals won by a score of 5-2. êéòÖç ‰Ó ìä ççü errant pass and converted a two-on-one The Ukrainian Nationals will next play äêÄ∫çà breakaway into the game’s first goal. in the Region I semifinal in Virginia, on 臘ÍË ‚ Íð‡ªÌË Stirred to action, the Ukrainian Sunday, June 5, against Bier, the D.C.- ŇÎÚ¥ª, èÓθ˘Û, Nationals went on the offensive and Virginia State champion that beat Kearney, êÓÒ¥˛, Å¥ÎÓðÛÒ¸, åÓΉӂÛ, óÂı¥˛ never looked back. Wolodymyr Kitsul the New Jersey state champion, 1-0. ¥ ëÎÓ‚‡Í¥˛ drilled two successive crossing passes The Region I finals will be held on from Dino Thomazos into the back of the Sunday, June 26, at the United German- net with his left foot and then his head. Hungarian Club located in Oakford, Pa. Tournament at Tryzubivka opens 2005 Ukrainian tennis season To subscribe: Send $55 ($45 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054

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Some participants of the tournament (from left) Gene Serba, George Starting Times: Singles will start 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2 Petrykevych, Boris Tatunchak, Greg Serba, George Hrabec, Jerry Tymkiw, Ihor Doubles will start 1 p.m. on Saturday Buhaj, Ivan Durbak, George Sawchak and Walter Dziwak. Entry: Advance registration is required for singles. Entry fee is $20 per HORSHAM, Pa. – USO Tryzub’s 18th 6-1, 6-0. Mr. Durbak, defeated George individual or a doubles team. Send registration form including the fee to: annual Spring Tennis Tournament was Hrabec from Denvers, Mass., in the George Sawchak held at Tryzubivka on May 14-15. semi-finals, 6-1, 6-0, and George 724 Forrest Ave., Rydal, PA 19046 Besides opening the Ukrainian tennis Petrykevych from West Hartford, Conn., (215) 576-7989 season for year 2005, this tournament in the quarters 6-2, 6-3. Singles registration must be recieved by June 25. Any inquiries about the Mr. Hrabec gained third place in the was dedicated to two golden anniver- tournament after this date should be made to Sawchak at Soyuzivka, tel.: saries in the history of Ukrainian sports tournament by winning the finals of the (845) 626-5641. Doubles teams may register at Soyuzivka by 10 a.m. on in North America. feed-in group 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 over Mr. Fifty years ago USCAK, the Ukrainian Petrykevych. Saturday. Do not send entry form to Soyuzivka. Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Other interesting matches in the tourna- Rules: All USTA and USCAK rules for tournament play will apply. Canada, was established. Also, this is the ment were Mr. Buhaj’s win over George 50th season of modern Ukrainian tennis Sawchak 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, and George Participants must be Ukrainian by birth, heritage or marriage. tournaments which started on a single Walchuk’s win against Gene Serba 6-3, 7- Players may enter up to two groups of either singles or doubles. court at Soyuzivka, the UNA estate, in 6 (3). Overall, 18 individual matches were Awards: Trophies will be presented to winners and finalists in each group. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Both events will be contested in the tournament. properly celebrated during this golden At the conclusion of the play, trophies Host Club: KLK, USCAK Tennis Committee will conduct the tournament. anniversary year. were presented to the winners and finalists Ivan Durbak, last year’s USCAK and of the main draw and feed-in tournaments Tryzub tennis tournament champion, by Mr. Hrabec and Mr. Sawchak, the tour- Registration Form again won this year’s spring tournament, nament and USCAK tennis director. Make checks payable to KLK defeating his neighbor from northern The next Ukrainian tennis tournament New Jersey, Steven Sosiak, 6-3, 6-1. will be USCAK-East singles and doubles Name Phone No. Mr. Sosiak advanced to the finals scheduled for Soyuzivka in Kerhonkson, defeating Ihor Buhaj in the semi-finals 6- N.Y., on July 2-4. For information con- Address 1, 6-1, and Walter Dziwak in the quarters tact Mr. Sawchak at (215) 576-7989. Group Men Men 45’s Boys Age Group

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Rebecca – and in the process, emerges as Ukrainian Canadian’s... the play’s tragic hero. (Continued from page 12) In addition to paying tribute to “At the time, Ukrainians would have Sokolowski in the $575,000 (about been from the peasant class in Galicia” – $461,000 U.S.) production, Mr. Schur has also made a personal gesture to remember very much anti-Bolshevik. “In the mind the man who died tragically during the of my character, Mike Sokolowski, Winnipeg General Strike. Two years ago, Bolshevism was a Jewish movement.” Mr. Schur arranged to have a headstone Thus, Mike Sokolowski is portrayed as donated from a Winnipeg company and be being anti-Semitic – at least at the begin- placed on Sokolowski’s previously ning of the musical. unmarked grave at Brookside Cemetery. But he turns against Almazoff, in part, The Bloody Saturday victim is to prevent his Ukrainian-born godson, remembered on the three-foot-wide mon- Myron Dudar (a fictionalized character, ument as the “forgotten immigrant.” yet based on Myron Didur, a Ukrainian Also inscribed on the headstone is a immigrant who was hospitalized with message for the ages, which reads, in part: injuries on Bloody Saturday) from mar- “The Winnipeg General Strike was one of rying Almazoff’s sister, Rebecca, played the watershed events of 20th century by Broadway star Catherine Wreford, a Canadian history ... [that] lasted for six Winnipeg-born actress set to marry film weeks, but divided the city along ethnic actor Jeff Goldblum this summer. and class lines for decades thereafter. “To Mike, if his godson gets in with While today viewed as a struggle for bet- the radicals, he and Myron are going to ter wages and collective bargaining, the be deported and that will prevent Mike strike had an anti-immigrant undercurrent, from getting enough money together to and culminated in riot and bloodshed.” bring his wife and children over from A memorial in honor of Mr. Ukraine,” Mr. Schur said. Sokolowski was held on May 14 at his Without revealing the story’s conclu- gravesite – an annual event that also coin- sion, it can be noted that Mike eventually cides with the anniversary that marks the warms to Myron’s relationship with start of the Winnipeg General Strike. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 21

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attended by huge crowds. Suddenly I learn politician friends said after Mr. Kuchma’s even restore the people’s long-lost faith. Polish filmmaker... that about 600 people from that region victory [election] that this was the end for What is now of primary importance (Continued from page 13) went to Poland to learn about democracy. Ukraine, that he would bring about another, for this country and its people is to need to produce plays and films that would This was entirely a local initiative. The sig- final, merger of Ukraine with Russia. I did actively seek a galvanizing, indispensable depict the qualities of the Ukrainian hero, nificance of this is not that people went to not agree with this view. I saw a virtual anal- opportunity for self-realization. To this or what is current, the yearnings of the Poland. They are drawn not to Poland but ogy to homeopathy where, as in homeopa- day Ukraine has not yet realized itself. to the fact that in its villages the mayor is thy, the nation needs a bit of poison to devel- nation, the Kozak spirit, the nation’s bitter- And Russia? ness as well as optimism, an optimism that answerable to his constituents, not to some op antibodies to fight it. I think that without did not appear to manifest itself in earlier other higher authority. They saw how this Mr. Kuchma there would not have been the Tragic as it may be, Russia still has not historical times and which now must com- has an impact on life; they visited the eco- breakthrough that is now forthcoming. He realized itself. It likely went farther in its pensate for lost time. That’s what I think nomically depressed and not exactly exem- was crucial in helping people see the definite historical development; it had greater suc- and I wish Ukraine the best of everything. plary provinces of Lodz and Piotrkow. threat to Ukraine’s very existence. Only then cesses; it held its own destiny in its own They were struck by the fact that the vil- did that energy surge forth to propel the peo- hands in significantly greater measure. What Lately, Polish-Ukrainian relations lagers there do not hesitate to voice their ple to Ukraine’s defense. good is all this when today the Russian is have improved considerably, not only opinions. Ukrainians are drawn to and have I don’t know if the putsch staged by forced to go to America to develop a career on the level of capital cities and the a drive for self-government. No one from Yanayev (in 1991) was not necessary for whether as a scientist or an athlete or in the social elites, but also on the ordinary Russia would ever come to learn similar Russian democracy. We should perhaps sphere of arts and culture. There exists in human level. What possibilities for con- things because such a drive does not exist regret that it was so short-lived. Maybe if Russian civilization, in spite of its mighty tinued improvement do you foresee? for Russians. They believe that it is neces- the putsch leaders had been successful for potential, some flaw that prevents it from sary to defer to higher authorities. Their a longer period of time, democracy in realizing itself. Why are Americans not It seems to me that a very important thinking is far more hierarchical. Russia would have eventually evolved in standing in line at Russian Consulates to get task for my generation consists of finally Meanwhile, in Ukraine there is a persistent a better way. However, nothing in history visas? Those who bear responsibility for coming to terms with our historical past spirit of freedom. This is precisely what vanishes absolutely and forever. The same Russia should be seriously disturbed by this. and considering our responsibility to his- made the Orange Revolution possible. thing happened in Ukraine. Soon, great I am not responsible for it, although I also tory, so that we will fare better in history. disillusionment will inevitably emerge. wish the Russians well. Their expansionism As a matter of fact we are bound by spe- Did the Orange Revolution come as The people think that a new administra- is a genuine misfortune for them. Russia is cific obligations toward Ukraine. a surprise to you? tion has arrived with unlimited powers forever spilling over its borders, thereby Whenever I travel to Vinnytsia, where over everything. That will not be the case. missing chances to do anything worthwhile my wife’s family comes from, I attend pub- No, I was glad that it succeeded because Perhaps the new government will be able on actual Russian territory; after all, they lic gatherings in the local library. They are it could have failed. I recall how many of my to point history in a different direction or have everything it takes within their own land. Why is it necessary for them to con- stantly spill over into Ukraine for whom, other than raw materials, they have nothing good to offer? Maybe, Russia should break apart and become more masterful as a coun- try. Perhaps then it would be in a position to guarantee its people better conditions for self-realization. It is possible, but I don’t know this. How can you keep on believing in Ivan Kalita and be driven to keep hoard- ing and hoarding everything? What did they gain from this hoarding mentality? At this point in time their hoarded booty gives them nothing. Sometimes in discussions with Russians I ask them in which language, in their opinion, did the people of ancient Kyiv speak, not likely in Muscovite Russian. It may be Russian that is a dialect of Ukrainian and not the other way around. Culture and civilization existed in Kyiv. Getting back to the subject of cine- matography, what Ukrainian films have you seen in the past 10 years and what do you think of them? Of the very few that I did see, none made a significant impression on me. The Ukrainian film industry is fighting for its survival. I was intrigued by students’ films. In them I see cause for hope. Do you recall the names of these young cinematographers? For example, the films of Taras Tomenko, who has been a guest in my home. I see that he has not been very for- tunate as far as favorable conditions for filmmaking are concerned. He long ago earned the right to have at least one full- length feature film. During the screening and discussion of his films at the Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University in March, he said that he already has a screenplay for a full-length film. The screenplay was ready five years ago, but to this day he hasn’t had an opportunity to realize it. Speaking more broadly about Ukrainian films, when I was observing attempts to make Ukrainian his- torical films, I saw that their creators lacked stylistics and an understanding of what should be told in those films. In effect, they were being made according to Soviet principles, meaning that they should be acceptable in the same way as they might have been during Soviet times. But today it is crucial to relate and portray something completely different. That is (Continued on page 23) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 23

national identity but no language of their film historians. I was the first director under tor in that film. The director was a respected Polish filmmaker... own – Ireland is an example. But that communism to depict members of the Russian professional called Khotynenko. (Continued from page 22) would not work for Ukraine because Ukrainian Uniate Church [the Ukrainian A Ukrainian? why I told them that I would be delighted Ukraine has a poorly developed identity. Catholic Church – ed.] in a Polish film. This Ukraine has survived an overly-long film is called No Matter Where You Are to see a Ukrainian Till Eulenspiegel. Every It would be better to say a Ukrainian occupation by its neighbors. (Gdzieskolwiek Jest). It was made in 1987, free country has its Eulenspiegel, so I renegade, for although he is Ukrainian by In my opinion, those who think that with Julian Sands and Rene Soutendijk in would like to see the Ukrainian one. birth, he feels more Russian. And I told him films in Ukrainian should not be made are the leading roles. Our government got that I was an Italian renegade myself, for I simply saying that the films they make are angry, saying, “Why do you have to show Meaning a hero who would portray felt more Polish than Italian. Russians with of no interest to anyone. Had anyone had this – the Russians will go berserk, such the general human quest for freedom Ukrainian roots are often particularly hostile an interest in those films, people would go things are prohibited in their country. Why and at the same time embody a distinct towards independent Ukraine. During the to see them; people would watch them, show that Poland honors the Greek- national archetype? shooting in Rome I took the whole Russian regardless of what language they were in. Catholic Union?” Certainly the episode crew together with Khotynenko to the sar- Precisely, a Ukrainian Eulenspiegel, It cracks me up that I have to speak with the Uniate Church priest lasted only cophagus with the remains of St. Josaphat, and not another Russian Petya. Russian in Ukraine because that makes me for a couple of seconds, but I did that on saying, there’s nothing doing if your name easier to understand. I tell my interviewers purpose in order to remind people of these Was there a period in Polish film- to ask their questions in Ukrainian. My ear things. The film is set in the part of Ukraine is Khotynenko; that must be your saint. making similar to the one that has been is trained in Ukrainian and I understand that was under Poland during the war. There As far as I know, your attitude towards experienced in Ukraine since independ- this language very easily. I would like very is a very sick person, who is visited by a ence, i.e., the availability of talented peo- the union of Brest [1596] is more of an much for the Poles to make their contribu- Ukrainian Catholic priest. I could have easi- exception than the rule among Poles. ple and creative resources, but a dearth tion to honoring the Ukrainian language. I ly substituted a Roman Catholic priest but of financial means for self-realization? know that today it is rising from the ashes. then the atmosphere would have been dif- It is only now that we are finding out ferent. Then I was asked, “How can it be Such a moment occurred as recently as how the Polish Commonwealth treated the What is your latest project about? that a married man is a Catholic priest?” I two years ago. At that time a neophyte union and how Uniate bishops were not answered that there is a Uniate Church in liberal had become the minister of cul- allowed to take their seats in the Senate. In I have just finished working on the film Slovakia, Romania and Poland. There were ture. After declaring that the marketplace other words, the union pact was violated. “Persona Non Grata,” which is co-pro- three such different Churches in all. determines everything, he withdrew all duced with Russians and Italians. It is We don’t talk much about it these days. When the Ukrainian students were vis- funds for the support of cinematography. about diplomats. I believe it would be inter- I get the impression that the iting me in Poland, they asked me to He was ousted within a few months, but esting for Ukrainians as well, for it tells Ukrainians’ church union with Rome show them the place in Warsaw where not before causing a good deal of harm. about our tense relationships with the is of great interest to you. Russians. Two weeks ago in Moscow I was Ukrainian hetmans were executed. I did- What advice would you give to indi- asked about “Polish interference” in You now have such an extraordinary n’t know anything about this place and viduals like Taras Tomenko, who find Ukrainian affairs. My answer was, “I can’t church leader, Lubomyr Cardinal Husar, a called my friend, Prof. Geisztor, director themselves with no financial support? see why it surprises you. You should have man of exceptionally charismatic and broad of the Warsaw Castle Museum, and asked gotten used to it after 400 years.” I don’t intellect. I see him being attacked within the him whether this had really happened. He In order to survive, one needs to work Catholic Church because by the breadth of told me about the place where Ukrainian even harder and not spread oneself too see Ukraine’s relations with other countries as interference in Russia’s domestic affairs. his vision he is ahead of his times at least by hetmans were indeed executed. So the thin. I have heard accounts of how hard it half a century. He says that all Churches can Poles are not that innocent either. is to survive; however, on the other hand, Does Polish film have good prospects unite and it is not about the exceptionality they need to mobilize themselves and to win a wide audience in Ukraine and of the Union but about the necessity to get The interview above was translated from find ways to work on projects in coopera- achieve at least part of the popularity rid of inter-religious hatred. Why should Polish into Ukrainian by Yuri Shevchuk, tion with others, because they cannot do that it enjoyed in Soviet times? Christian Churches compete with each and from Ukrainian into English by Mila it alone. They need to look for funding other? That is such a bold idea. Brushkovska, Andriy Kononenko, Anna abroad. On the other hand, of course, it is This is impossible at the moment, for Here is another interesting story about Tomiak, Svitlana Carson and Natalia challenging to do a national project when you don’t have a distribution system. the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The Zheleznova, Ukrainian Film Club at you are funded with foreign money. Ukraine hasn’t set up anything like a sys- remains of St. Josaphat (Kuntsevych), a Columbia University. Copyright: tem that, say, the Germans have in the form Ukrainian Greek-Catholic saint, are in St. Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia Is there an interest in Poland in such of a network of so-called municipal cine- cooperative projects with Ukraine? Peter’s Cathedral in Rome. Once I was University, 2005; reprinted and abridged mas, which protects its cinema production shooting a film together with Russians for with permission. For the full text of the Jerzy Hoffman actively sought ways of from the American monopoly. In democra- Russian television about the origins of interview readers may log on to doing such projects. I give Mr. Hoffman cy, it is essential to protect one’s market Christianity. They invited me to be a narra- http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ufc/. credit for his great efforts in purging the from monopolies. Russia has improved the creative works of Henryk Sienkiewicz situation somewhat, for it began to actively from the lies imposed by others. It was his assist with film distribution. new reading of Sienkiewicz that altered the I remember during Gorbachev’s time I insulting, for the Rus’ians, depiction of the spoke at a congress of Soviet cinematogra- Polish-Ukrainian struggle. To be more phers. At that time all of them were exact, the struggle was of the Ru’sians obsessed with the problem of creative free- dom. I told them they already had free- against the Poles: at that point they were dom, but what was really important was to not calling themselves Ukrainians yet, but protect the system of distribution. Nobody Ru’sians. Mr. Hoffman simply had to do understood me then and said I was pes- something together with the Ukrainians. In simistic. A couple of years later they lost any case, the potential for carrying out all their movie theaters together with the Polish-Ukrainian projects is out there. whole system of distribution. In those days What do you think about the the Russians couldn’t believe they could Molodist (Youth) Festival? be betrayed by their own audience and that it was important to secure their distribution It is a wonderful festival because it is system in administrative terms. vibrant, truthful, and so small – it doesn’t Ukraine should create a system that spill over. Had it spilled over, it would would allow a plurality of offers and would have died. It has certain energy. primarily show European films, and I don’t The most important thing is for the fes- mean only Polish ones. There are huge cul- tival to continue to take place and present tural riches that Ukraine needs. It can’t be to audiences in Ukraine new films that eternally divided between Russia and the otherwise they would not have an oppor- United States and see only two images of tunity to see because of everything being the world. In searching for itself, Ukraine either so Americanized or Russified. should have much more, so that it would be possible for Ukrainians to watch Irish film, A heated debate is under way regard- for example, or to learn about the issues ing the plight of Ukrainian cinematogra- that the Dutch have to deal with in their phy. According to the predominant opin- everyday lives. With such a weak national ion, one should not make films in the consciousness, which is now manifested in Ukrainian language because, allegedly, the state of Ukrainian culture, Ukraine no one in Ukraine will watch them. should be very careful not to become a vic- If one followed this logic, one should tim of the market, and avoid becoming not use the Ukrainian language because gradually enslaved as well. Here the state plays the role of a regulator and should not greater languages exist. Maybe everyone leave such things to the mercy of fate. should learn Russian, but wait! We’ve already tried that. Then why not learn Is there anything in your films English right away – that would be even about Ukraine or Ukrainians? better! Obviously, this is stupid. One can- not render national identity without the Yes, actually there is. This is a matter of language. 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UMANA board travels to Toroinedn thatto would fo streamliner d their productionecto300r speople’ m underscoredeet thein significanceg and dissemination of this journal, includ- of this event. Luminaries honored includ- ing publication on the Internet and distri- ed retired Canadian Member of bution among Ukrainian medical schools, Parliament John Yaremko, Sen. Raynell libraries and institutions. The board Andreychuk and journalist Victor resolved to prepare a plan of action to Malarek. present to the Assembly of Delegates in The board and Toronto Chapter mem- July. bers spent a pleasant evening together, The UMANA board’s visit to Toronto establishing contacts for the upcoming concluded with participation in a gala conference in Edmonton and strengthen- banquet on Saturday night at the UNF ing relationships between colleagues in Trident banquet hall. Attendance by over North American.

Membership in UMANA experiences a renaissance by George Hrycelak Likarskyi Visnyk (UMANA), has pro- Oksana Zakydalsky gressed to international levels, with CHICAGO – The Ukrainian academic articles and translations on a Seen at an UMANA board of directors meeting in Toronto are (from left): Dr. Wayne Medical Association of North America Tymchak (president, Edmonton branch), Dr. George Hrycelak (UMANA executive level seen in many sister publications. (UMANA) continues to experience a The efforts of its editor-in-chief, Dr. director), Dr. Wolodymyr Medwidsky (president, Toronto branch), Dr. Bohdan renaissance of growth, reaching new Iwanetz (president), Dr. Andrew Iwach (president-elect). Roman Worobec, are leaving an indeli- heights for the second straight year. ble mark on this journal, which began Surpassing the 2003 record figure of publication in 1954, and has been in by George Hrycelak Bohdan Iwanetz, M.D., president; 456, the 2004 UMANA membership continuous circulation since then. The Andrew Iwach, M.D., president-elect; stands at 475 active colleagues. TORONTO – The board of directors journal is now available online for Roxolana Horbowyj, M.D., liaison to the New inductees cover all categories of the Ukrainian Medical Association of perusal by the general public at World Federation of Ukrainian Medical of membership, from students and resi- North America (UMANA) held a regular www.umana.org making it accessible Associations; Maria Hrycelak, M.D., dents, to associates recently arrived board meeting on Saturday, May 7, here to our colleagues in Ukrainian at any archivist; George Hrycelak, M.D., execu- from Ukraine and regular practicing in Toronto. In keeping with its goal of time. tive director; and Roman Worobec, physicians. Growth is greatest in the involving UMANA chapters in adminis- The administrative management of Ph.D., editor-in-chief of the Journal of large urban centers, but also increasing trative deliberations, the board welcomed UMANA continues to advance the UMANA. in outlying areas such as Texas and the the UMANA Branch of Toronto to the needs of the membership. E-mail com- Wayne Tymchak, M.D., president of meeting, and held a reception on Friday western U.S. munication has proved its mettle dur- the Edmonton Branch of UMANA, was night for its Canadian colleagues. Interest among the many UMANA ing the recent diaspora actions in sup- present representing the western The Toronto Branch responded with a chapters scattered throughout the port of the Ukrainian election process. large turnout of members, both stalwart provinces. In addition to Dr. Medwidsky, United States and Canada remains The list-serves, which so admirably supporters as well as inquiring prospec- Toronto Branch members participating high, with renewed vigor visible in the spread information, became templates tive members. The informal meeting last- were Maria Fischer-Slysh, M.D., vice Illinois, New York Metro, for similar group mailings to UMANA ed late into the night, with wide-ranging president; Peter Jacyk, M.D., treasurer; Pennsylvania, Michigan, Toronto and members. The officers and administra- discussions about potential member and guests Marika Paquin and Ihor Edmonton chapters in particular. tors of UMANA continue to respect the activities and association projects. Golubka. Undoubtedly, the recent explosion of constraints set by each year’s budget, This board meeting was scheduled to At the morning session, 11 new mem- activity in the Ukrainian diaspora relat- and the financial basis of the group coincide with the 70th anniversary cele- bers were inducted to various chapters ed to the Orange Revolution has result- remains strong. bration of the Ukrainian Canadian throughout the U.S. and Canada. The ed in a rebirth of consciousness in To ensure quick communication Professional and Business Association board voted to eliminate the collection some lapsed UMANA members. between branch officers and the nation- of Toronto (UCPBA). Both business and use of social security numbers in the The quality of UMANA’s profes- meetings took place at the Ukrainian database. sional journal, the Ukrainian language (Continued on page 26) National Federation (UNF) Trident Hall Dr. Iwach summarized the prepara- on Evans Avenue in Toronto all day tions under way for the 37th Scientific Saturday. The gracious host, Roman Convention and 31st Assembly of Nazarewycz, president of UCPBA- Delegates to be held in Edmonton on Toronto, made the UMANA board meet- June 29-July 3. Drs. Iwach and Tymchak ing possible by providing a comfortable informed the group that the guest of venue and allowing networking by both honor, Mykola Polischuk, M.D., minister organizations in a memorably congenial of health of Ukraine, had confirmed his atmosphere. participation in the conference. UMANA Toronto Chapter President All afternoon was devoted to analyz- Wolodymyr Medwidsky, M.D., officially ing the history and impact of the welcomed the board while greeting his Likarskyi Visnyk (the Journal of the branch members at the meeting. Ukrainian Medical Association of North UMANA Board members present were: America). Various proposals were exam-

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proposal during a government meeting NEWSBRIEFS with Russian oil traders on May 18. (Continued from page 2) (RFE/RL Newsline) State Property Fund [as claimants],” Ms. Yushchenko underscores market rules SUMA (Yonkers) Semeniuk said. In April, the Kyiv Economic Court ruled that the purchase KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko Federal Credit Union of 93.02 percent of shares of said at a business forum in Kyiv on May Kryvorizhstal by the Investment- 25 that the recent fuel crisis in Ukraine Metallurgical Union, a consortium should serve as a lesson to the govern- owned by Ukrainian oligarchs Rynat ment to respect the laws of the market, Akhmetov and Viktor Pinchuk, was ille- Ukrainian and international news agen- gal. Now the consortium is appealing cies reported. “I will guarantee that the 3 Month CD against the verdict with the Kyiv government will apply only market Appellate Economic Court, at which it measures to respond to challenges on the has reportedly called for an amicable fuel market, the market of meat, and APR arrangement with the government. Ms. other markets,” Mr. Yushchenko said. 3.00% Semeniuk also said the State Property The president rejected Prime Minister Fund can question previous privatiza- Yulia Tymoshenko’s earlier allegations tions if new owners have not fulfilled that the fuel crisis in Ukraine resulted 6 Month CD their investment commitments. She said from a “plot” by Russian oil traders, she has blacklisted 199 privatized com- which control four of Ukraine’s six oil panies that have failed to meet their refineries. “There is no Russian conspira- APR investment pledges. (RFE/RL Newsline) cy here, no Ukrainian conspiracy. The 3.50% lesson to be learned is not to make up Media registration order is suspended legends and myths,” Mr. Yushchenko KYIV – Transport and said. He also dismissed as “idle talk” 2 Year CD Communications Minister Yevhen rumors that he intends to sack Ms. Chervonenko on May 26 was suspended Tymoshenko over her handling of the APR for 10 days for his instruction of April fuel crisis. (RFE/RL Newsline) 4.00% 27 in which he ordered all electronic Kinakh for synchronizing WTO entry Do not waste time! Invest with us today! media, including Internet sites, to apply for registration with his ministry, KYIV – Vice Prime Minister Anatolii Main Office Ukrainian media reported. Mr. Kinakh said in a television interview on 125 Corporate Blvd. Chervonenko told journalists that he May 25 that Ukraine and Russia should wants to organize a roundtable in the synchronize and coordinate their efforts Yonkers, New York 10701-6841 ministry with all interested sides to dis- for joining the World Trade Tel: 914-220-4900 Fax: 914-220-4090 cuss the instruction. “Nobody from the Organizations (WTO), Interfax reported. E-mail address: [email protected] Yushchenko team will force anybody to Mr. Kinakh also spoke in favor of 1-888-644-SUMA register,” he added. The instruction has Ukraine’s active participation in the for- provoked a flood of indignant reactions mation of the Single Economic Space and protests in Ukraine, particularly (SES) with Russia, Kazakhstan and among Internet users. “This step could Belarus. “This is a unique opportunity damage freedom of expression on the for the four states to create more favor- Internet. We will be watching closely to able conditions for economic integra- see that this registration procedure does tion,” he noted. Mr. Kinakh said the first not become obligatory for private web- stage in the SES formation should be sites,” the Reporters Without Borders establishing a free trade zone “without media watchdog group said in a recent any restrictions and exceptions, on the statement. (RFE/RL Newsline) basis of free movement of commodities PM vows harmony with president and services.” According to the vice prime minister, deeper integration within KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia the SES is possible only after the four Tymoshenko told journalists in Kyiv on countries join the WTO and apply WTO May 26 that she has agreed to work and EU trade rules to such integration. together with President Viktor (RFE/RL Newsline) Yushchenko in order to harmonize rela- tions in the state-power system, Interfax Ukrainian president visits Kazakhstan reported. “I’ve had a wonderful talk ASTANA – Ukrainian President with the president and I think that 99 Vladimir Yushchenko met with Kazakh percent of [issues] have been settled,” President Nursultan Nazarbaev in Astana Ms. Tymoshenko said. “Nothing will on May 30 for talks focused on econom- stop us from doing our business, even ic cooperation, reported Kazakhstan meteorites falling from the sky.” Asked Today. After their meeting, Mr. to comment on Mr. Yushchenko’s pro- Nazarbaev told journalists that the two posal last week that she resign, Ms. discussed the possibility of extending Tymoshenko responded, “It [was] nec- Ukraine’s Odesa-Brody oil pipeline to essary to frighten Russian oil traders.” Mr. Yushchenko reportedly made this (Continued on page 27)

honor at the conference. Membership... Many Canadian colleagues from vari- (Continued from page 25) ous provinces will deliver scientific pre- al office, UMANA has instituted a sentations, with some conference sessions monthly, two-page newsletter called The open to the public. Many of UMANA’s UMANA Banana. It serves as a conduit social activities will be integrated with for late-breaking news, as well as a Edmonton’s vast Ukrainian cultural handy reference for information on run- resources, further expanding the contacts ning a local branch by providing exam- of Ukrainian health care professionals My mother, father, brother and sister ples of how other branches operate. with colleagues north of the border. Upcoming activities, dates and locations, UMANA activity for 2005 continues and the rest of the family have life as well as the latest UMANA administra- at a heightened pace. President-elect tive statistics are readily available to all Andrew Iwach, M.D., said “We are going insurance. What about me? leadership personnel. through a period of renewed growth and UMANA is also revitalizing its con- transition, which can only expand the Rates are low. See the chart on the tacts with Canadian chapters. A board capabilities of health care professionals meeting with the UMANA Toronto both in North America and the world. We next page for more information. Branch was held on May 7, and planning encourage all professionals in the field of is ongoing for the biennial Scientific health to consider membership in Convention and Assembly of Delegates UMANA.” in Edmonton on June 29-July 3. The For more information, readers may log minister of health of Ukraine, Dr. on to www.umana.org or call (773) 278- Mykola Polishchuk, will be the guest of 6262. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 27

works in Ukraine, China, Paraguay, NEWSBRIEFS Brazil, Russia, India, Thailand, Bulgaria, (Continued from page 26) Pakistan and other markets and inade- Gdansk to provide an outlet to the Baltic, quate protection against unfair commer- as well as the construction of a 52-kilo- cial use for test data submitted by drug ìãíèÄ meter pipeline from Dnipropetrovsk to companies to health authorities in Israel, Ukraine’s Pivdennyi terminal. Mr. Turkey and elsewhere. The Trade Act of Nazarbaev said that in order to gain 1974 instructed the Office of the U.S. access to the Baltic through Odesa- Trade Representative to identify annually Brody, “we are ready to act as pipeline those countries that deny adequate and shareholders,” ITAR-TASS reported. For effective protection for IPR or deny fair and equitable market access for persons his part, Mr. Yushchenko said that that rely on intellectual property protec- Ukraine is ready to move ahead with the tion. Countries are placed into a hierar- Single Economic Space (SES), Interfax- chy of categories: Priority Foreign Kazakhstan reported. He said, Country (reserved for the worst situa- “Participation in 16 of 29 documents of tions); Priority Watch List; or Watch List. the first stage has already been consid- Currently, only Ukraine is designated as ered and approved at government level.” a Priority Foreign Country and remains Mr. Yushchenko added, “We welcome all subject to $75 million in sanctions. SES-related initiatives that would ensure Fourteen countries are on the Priority mutual ties in transit, customs, budget Watch List, while 36 are on the Watch and fiscal relations.” (RFE/RL List. (U.S. Department of State) Newsline) Depardieu to promote Ukrainian wines Ukraine still subject to sanctions SYMFEROPOL – French movie WASHINGTON – The Office of the celebrity Gerard Depardieu, who visited U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Crimea through President Viktor April 29 announced the publication of its Yushchenko’s personal invitation, annual review of countries’ intellectual unveiled his intention to start producing property rights (IPR) practices. Ukraine Franco-Ukrainian wines. As an owner of once again was the only country desig- several vineyards in France and a known nated as a “Priority Foreign Country,” connoisseur of vintages, Mr. Depardieu and thus remains subject to trade sanc- told journalists in Symferopol on May 6 tions of $75 million per year, the USTR that he intends to support Ukrainian viti- said. The report found that weak IPR pro- culturists. As he noted, though he knows tection continues to be a serious problem Ukraine has superb quality wines, he had and calls for tough actions to combat little idea about Crimea’s unique natural global piracy and counterfeiting. The conditions, which are ideal for growing U.S. government is working globally, vines. Mr. Depardieu said he wants to regionally and bilaterally, using all avail- study Crimea’s varieties of vines, some able tools, to establish strong legal pro- of which will be bought to make new tections for intellectual property, promote brands of wines. The actor also noted his effective enforcement, and solve prob- intention to meet with Ukrainian First lems identified in this year’s Special 301 Lady Kateryna Yushchenko and take a Report (which is required by U.S. trade familiarization tour of the famous law), including piracy of copyrighted Massandra Winery. (Ukrinform)

and extortion to making death threats and Yanukovych... plotting assassinations. (Continued from page 1) All the officials being sought by the Wednesday, June 1, before investigators government are allied with Mr. in the western city of Ivano-Frankivsk. Yanukovych, whose supporters accuse The UNA has a single payment plan the new government of political persecu- Neither man appeared for the hearing. tion. President Viktor Yushchenko has that will insure your child’s life at Taras Chornovil, a key Yanukovych pledged to crack down on the corruption ally, dismissed the arrests and warrants as and government links to organized crime “well-performed theater” staged for the $5,000 for one low payment. Find that plagued former President Kuchma’s Ukrainian public as proof that the gov- decade-long tenure. ernment is cracking down on the murky your child’s age below and that’s all Mr. Yushchenko has pointed to the dealings of people linked with the former Donetsk region, where hostility to him regime. you have to pay. Call today for your runs highest, as having one of the worst “First they inform a person about records of corruption. minor accusations, then they give him application. Investigators have arrested about a time to leave the country, and after that dozen regional and local officials over they accuse him of major crimes and 1-800-253-9862. the last two months on suspicion of vari- announce fierce measures against him,” ous crimes ranging from abuse of office Mr. Chornovil commented. AGE PREMIUM Alexander Narodetsky said, “the impact RFE/RL back... of ‘Voice of Kyiv’ is already significant, 0 $ 300.00 (Continued from page 3) with many listeners from Kyiv calling in Yushchenko.” Ukrainian Service pro- comments, whereas previously we had 1 $ 300.00 grams of RFE/RL were previously no calls from Kyiv listeners.” 2 $ 310.00 rebroadcast on FM by Ukraine’s Dovira Outside of Kyiv, RFE/RL Ukrainian- national network, but dropped under language broadcasts can be heard on 3 $ 310.00 pressure from the Kuchma regime in shortwave and satellite and, in Kharkiv February 2004, prior to the contentious and several other cities, on FM, AM, 4 $ 320.00 fall 2004 presidential elections. UKW and cable radio frequencies. The “Voice of Kyiv” airs RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service is actively working to 5 $ 330.00 expand partnerships with other radio sta- Ukrainian Service programs two hours 6 $ 340.00 daily in prime time. A live morning tions, in an effort to achieve nationwide show, “Morning Liberty,” produced in FM coverage for RFE/RL Ukrainian lan- 7 $ 355.00 RFE/RL’s Kyiv bureau is on the air from guage broadcasting. 06:00 to 06:55 [03:00-03:55 UTC]. RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service broad- 8 $ 365.00 “Evening Liberty,” a nightly, call-in talk casts nearly seven hours of programming show is broadcast five times a week a day Monday through Friday, and three 9 $ 380.00 from 20:00 to 20:55 (17:00-17:55 UTC). hours every Saturday and Sunday, with The show is moderated from RFE/RL’s programs produced in Prague and the 10 $ 395.00 Prague operations center and features service’s Kyiv Bureau. Ukrainian Service two guests of opposing views in programming is available via the Internet Ukraine. at the service’s website www.radiosvobo- RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service Director da.org and at www.rferl.org. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2005 No. 23

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