Inside: l Farewell dinner for Ambassador Olexander Motsyk – page 5 l Briefing about case – page 8 l Conference on “: City of Ukrainian Culture” – page 9

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 $2.00 Anti-Corruption Bureau launched Nadiya Savchenko’s mother with young investigator in charge launches global campaign PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The mother of Nadiya Savchenko, the Ukrainian pilot cur- rently imprisoned in , has launched a global campaign to free her daughter. Nadiya Savchenko, who has been in Russian custody since mid-June 2014 when she was captured in the war zone in , is awaiting trial on charges of complicity in the killing of two Russian journalists during the conflict. She denies the charges and has spent 83 days on a hunger strike to protest her detention. Her mother, Maria Savchenko, 78, told the Associated Press on April 20 that Nadiya is a political prisoner. Mrs. Savchenko said Russian prosecutors have showed “no evi- dence” that her daughter provided guidance for a mortar attack that killed two Russian state TV journalists at a checkpoint in east- ern Ukraine, as claims. Mrs. Savchenko launched her global Vladislav Musienko/ UNIAN campaign in Germany, where she pleaded Anastasiya Terentyeva Artem Sytnyk, a 35-year-old former investigator for the Oblast prosecutor’s for help from lawmakers and wrote to Maria Savchenko at a office, was named on April 16 to head the newly created National Anti-Corruption Chancellor . New York was Bureau of Ukraine. rally in support of her daughter Nadiya her second stop. She is traveling with her Savchenko. by Zenon Zawada has the authority to seize funds deter- daughter’s Russian lawyer, . mined to have been illegally obtained. On April 19, Mrs. Savchenko met with her ing her help in securing the Ukrainian pilot’s KYIV – The National Anti-Corruption At the same time, Mr. Sytnyk will have to daughter’s supporters in the , release. Among the demonstrators were not Bureau of Ukraine was finally launched on report on the bureau’s progress to the who organized a rally near the Russian only Ukrainians, but also Georgians, April 16 by President at , the Cabinet of Ministers Mission to the . According to the Belarusians, Moldovans and Latvians. a ceremony in which he revealed its first and the president, who retains the authori- rally’s event page on , participants On April 20, Mrs. Savchenko and Mr. head will be Artem Sytnyk, a 35-year-old ty to dismiss him, along with Parliament, protested Nadiya Savchenko’s illegal deten- Feygin appeared at an informational meeting former prosecutorial investigator who has but only based on an international audit. tion in a Russian prison, which, they under- organized by the Ukrainian National distinguished himself with investigations Mr. Sytnyk’s appointment is for seven scored, violates all norms of international law. Women’s League of America at The that led to incarcerations. years – longer than any elected official – and The protesters demanded freedom for Ukrainian Museum in New York to provide The announcement came after months his salary is 60,000 hrv per month (about Ms. Savchenko and prayed for her release, the latest update on the Savchenko case. (See of delay in creating the bureau – with Mr. $2,600), which is far higher than any elect- and signed a large Ukrainian flag that will story on page 8.) Poroshenko promising its launch as early be sent to her. They also signed a petition to as January – and criticism that the govern- (Continued on page 8) presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, seek- (Continued on page 8) ment wasn’t doing enough to address cor- ruption, which is estimated to have cost the state hundreds of millions of hryvni in 2014, following the bloodshed on the Euro- Maidan. Few know what to expect from the Top ministers in charge of Ukraine’s economy visit Washington political novice. by Yaro Bihun he told members of the press at the “Everything’s in the hands of the new Embassy of Ukraine on April 20. chair. He has time, society’s support and WASHINGTON – Three top Ukrainian “There is a clear support for our gov- healthy forces,” said Mustafa Nayyem, a government officials in charge of improving ernment and our Parliament in national deputy with the Poroshenko Bloc. their country’s economy and its international Washington among the American politi- “Mr. Sytnyk can go down in history as the economic relations spent four days in cians, businesspeople and bankers, and first fighter against corruption, who was Washington in mid-April, meeting with also among the international community,” able to put behind bars top-tier officials, leaders of the International Bank for he said, noting that “it is very obvious that from ministers to judges, prosecutors, etc. Reconstruction and Development, the everyone wishes us success and under- Or he can become yet another inglorious International Finance Corporation, the World stands our difficult situations on the secu- official from the dark masses.” Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, rity and economic fronts.” Mr. Sytnyk has exceptional authority – as well as officials at the U.S. Department Minister Abromavicius was accompa- with influence rivaling other top law of Commerce, to discuss Ukraine’s current nied to the Washington meetings by enforcement officials – in accordance with financial-economic situation, its progress Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko and the legislation approved by Parliament in in reforming the economy and plans for governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, October 2014 that created the bureau and additional reforms in the future. Valeriya Hontaryeva. then amended in February of this year. And, as Ukrainian Economy Minister Among the issues they discussed here His task is to lead the uncovering of Aivaras Abromavicius noted at the conclu- were the sanctions put in place when crimes at the highest levels of government sion of the visit, they were returning to Ukraine was not yet a market economy and conduct pre-trial investigations, with- Yaro Bihun Kyiv satisfied with the results. “Ukraine is Ukraine’s Economy Minister Aivaras out any politician having the legal authority high on everybody’s agenda these days,” (Continued on page 13) to interfere with the bureau’s work. He also Abromavicius. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

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Continued confrontation with the West U.S., Ukraine in training exercises Lavrov: Ukraine’s neutrality important YAVORIV, Ukraine – U.S. and Ukrainian MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Affairs will prop up Putin’s regime for years troops have begun joint training exercises in Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that tinued their offensive against the Ukrainian western Ukraine in a bid to strengthen gov- Ukraine’s unity and neutrality are in Russia’s by Pavel Felgenhauer ernment forces that are fighting Russian- best interest. In an interview on April 22 Eurasia Daily Monitor military in – an important rail and road junction northeast of , backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. with Moscow-based radio stations Ekho A fragile ceasefire is partially holding in semi-surrounded by the rebels since last Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Moskvy, Govorit Moskva and Sputnik, Mr. the Donbas (eastern Ukrainian region September. On February 18, Ukrainian at the exercise’s inauguration ceremony on Lavrov said, “It is in our interest not to encompassing Donetsk and President Petro Poroshenko ordered his April 20 that Ukraine’s armed forces must be divide Ukraine. It is in our interests to keep oblasts). Massive offensive operations have troops to retreat from the Debaltseve bulge rebuilt from scratch to deter foreign threats. it neutral, primarily in a military-political The U.S. Army said that 300 U.S. paratroopers sense.” He added that Russia wants “Ukraine ceased, and some heavy weapons have (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, February 19). would train 900 members of a National to be peaceful and quiet” and not “dismem- been withdrawn from the front line. But the After the Debaltseve debacle, the cease- Guard reserve unit that brings volunteers bered” by what he described as some truce is constantly broken by gun battles fire has more or less held, but other parts of and pro-government militia under Kyiv’s European countries “that once gave some of and bombardments. The Organization for the 2 agreement are essentially control. The exercises are 1,000 kilometers their territories to the current Ukrainian Security and Cooperation in Europe’s stalled. Negotiations between the Moscow- from fighting in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk state after World War II.” Mr. Lavrov also (OSCE) mission, tasked with monitoring backed rebels and the Ukrainian authori- and Luhansk regions. Russia’s Foreign Affairs accused the United States of using the the truce, reports on the violations but can- ties continue occasionally, in the hopes of Ministry has criticized the exercises, saying Ukrainian crisis to reach what he claimed not do much else. As the warring parties revitalizing Minsk 2. Most recently, a tenta- they would destabilize a shaky peace process was a “strategic goal” of Washington to “hin- continue to blame each other, the Russia- tive agreement was reached to form four and were a “first step” toward the possible der the development of Russia’s cooperation backed separatists threaten to resume a joint working groups to discuss the imple- delivery of U.S. weapons to Ukraine. with the EU, especially with Germany.” He large-scale offensive if the ceasefire finally mentation of different aspects of Minsk 2, President ’s administration expressed doubts about the effectiveness of collapses (Interfax, March 21). but no date was agreed on for these work- has refrained from sending lethal military a U.S. program to assist Ukrainian military Andrei Parubiy, the vice-chairman of the ing groups’ first meeting. equipment to Ukraine but has provided Kyiv forces with instructors, claiming that such Verkhovna Rada and former secretary of The Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv on March with $75 million in nonlethal aid. Col. Steve attempts were unsuccessful in and the National Security and Defense Council, 17 approved the implementation of “spe- Warren, a Pentagon spokesman, said 300 Afghanistan. The Russian Foreign Affairs recently told journalists: “Russia may begin cial local self-rule in rebel-controlled parts members of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Minister also accused the United States of a massive invasion – it is concentrating of Donbas” – a formula seen as a way to Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy, would train a breaching the Non-Proliferation Treaty by forces on the Ukrainian border and partially legalize the pro-Russia rebels – total of 900 guardsmen in three rotations placing tactical nuclear weapons in Europe. [President Vladimir] Putin has far-reaching only after new local elections under over six months. The training is taking place According to Mr. Lavrov, the Kremlin does aggressive military plans” (Newsru.ua, Ukrainian law. In a separate resolution, the at the International Peacekeeping and not see any threats from the East, noting, “I March 26). Rada declared the rebel-controlled part of Security Center at Yavoriv in western Ukraine don’t see any threats from China; I don’t see A marathon all-night summit of the lead- the Donbas “a temporarily occupied terri- near the Polish border. Col. Warren said the any threats from the East generally, except ers of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France tory.” The rebels demand that the Rada res- training included everything from medical for one: the missile-defense system, which is in Minsk ended on February 12 with a olutions of March 17 must be rewritten, “or care and casualty evacuation to how to shoot a global U.S. system and which is being cre- ceasefire agreement in the Donbas and the peace process will be blocked.” and move as part of a small military unit. Co. ated on U.S. territory [and deployed in] measures to revitalize the original Minsk 1 Presient Poroshenko is calling for the Warren rejected Russia’s suggestions the U.S. Europe and Northeast Asia.” (RFE/RL, based accords, signed in September 2014. Despite OSCE observers to be reinforced by a action was destabilizing. “I would say it’s on reporting by Ekho Moskvy and Interfax) Russia that is destabilizing Ukraine,” Warren Minsk 2, the Russian-led forces, apparently Biden and Poroshenko confer including regular Russian army units, con- (Continued on page 14) said. “They are the ones who are continuing to supply lethal weapons. They are continu- WASHINGTON – The White House, Office ing to send Russian forces, combat forces, of the Vice-President, on April 20 released a into Ukraine.” The previous week, Kremlin readout of Vice-President Joe Biden’s tele- spokesman Dmitry Peskov had said the “par- phone call that day with President Petro Russian Orthodox activists: ticipation of instructors or specialists from Poroshenko of Ukraine. According to the third countries on Ukrainian territory, where White House, the two leaders spoke about the domestic Ukrainian conflict is unresolved the situation in the east and Ukraine’s value in deniability for the Kremlin ...could destabilize the situation.” Col. Warren reform agenda. The readout noted: “The by Paul Goble did earlier in Estonia and in the Czech played down those concerns. He said the vice-president informed President Eurasia Daily Monitor Republic. They argue that the Ecumenical mission was suitable for national guardsmen Poroshenko that the United States will pro- Patriarchate is acting as an agent of the and included defensive and civil-military vide the government of Ukraine with an The Moscow Patriarchate’s subordina- United States because, by promoting such operations such as handling improvised additional $17.7 million in humanitarian tion to the political will of the Kremlin has separations, this Church is weakening explosive devices. (RFE/RL, based on report- assistance for vulnerable populations, been evident for so long that it no longer Moscow and thus helping the West ing by the Associated Press, Agence France- attracts much attention. Patriarch Kirill and (Ruskline.ru, February 25). Presse, Reuters, Hotnews.ro and TASS) (Continued on page 12) his entourage can generally be counted on The Moscow Patriarchate itself has to follow every twist and turn in the made no secret of its concerns about the Kremlin line just as their predecessors did role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, but its in Soviet times. But there is another aspect comments have been restrained, most like- he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 of Russian Orthodoxy that has received less ly because it does not want a break with T U W attention, although it may be playing an the Church to which all Orthodox look. An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., equally important part in President Consequently, churchmen in Moscow have a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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Furthermore, the Orthodox pared to go on the attack. In commenting 2200 Route 10 Editor: Matthew Dubas activists can provide many of the foot sol- on these developments, they assert it P.O. Box 280 diers of Kremlin-organized groups like the would have been possible to find “a com- Parsippany, NJ 07054 e-mail: [email protected] Anti-Maidan (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, promise between Istanbul [Constantinople] February 24), thus tying the Church itself and Moscow,” if only the Churches were The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com even more closely to Mr. Putin’s agenda involved. Unfortunately, they add, what is than, at least some, of its top leaders and going on is about far more than religion, The Ukrainian Weekly, April 26, 2015, No. 17, Vol. LXXXIII many of its parishioners would be inclined and the Russkaya Narodnaya Liniya editors Copyright © 2015 The Ukrainian Weekly to do. Evidence of both of these uses of insist that “it is not excluded that one must Russian Orthodox “activists” were very find here ‘an American trace’ ” (Ruskline.ru, much on display in recent days. February 25). The role of such activists in foreign And the editors declare that, “as is well- ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA affairs was highlighted by their alleged con- known, the Constantinople Patriarchate is Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 and advertising manager fax: (973) 644-9510 cerns that the Ecumenical Patriarchate of very dependent on the U.S. administration” e-mail: [email protected] Constantinople is working to promote a not only because the majority of its parish- Subscription Department (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 single Ukrainian Orthodox Church separate e-mail: [email protected] from the Moscow Patriarchate – just as it (Continued on page 14) No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Rebel forces prepare spring offensive in Ukraine by Roger McDermott es and the Russia-backed rebels. The Operation (ATO), as of April 8, the com- appears to be intensifying, and perhaps not Eurasia Daily Monitor SMM’s Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan said bined rebel forces in the Donbas possess without reason; ahead of what is likely to in an official OSCE press release: “The approximately 700 tanks, 600 artillery sys- be a decisive period in the crisis and sup- All parties to the Minsk 2 agreement, renewed fighting followed three days of tems and more than 300 multiple launch porting Western and Kyiv-based sugges- which has resulted in a shaky ceasefire in calm in Shyrokyne facilitated by the SMM, rocket systems (MLRS). If true, on a com- tions of a renewed rebel offensive within southeastern Ukraine since February 12, which had allowed monitors the opportu- parison of the tank holdings alone, the 60 days. One illustration of this train-and- express varying levels of concern about a nity to re-enter the village on April 9 and Donbas rebels have more tanks than equip program recently emerged in possible full resumption of hostilities. On April 10 to assess the humanitarian needs France, Germany and the Czech Republic Yenakiyeve. Russia-backed rebels were con- April 10, the pro-Russian Ukrainian rebel of the remaining local population. The SMM combined (Inforesist.org, April 9). ducting military exercises outside this leader who heads the “Donetsk People’s monitors had observed and recorded However, the movement of weapons and southeastern Ukrainian town. According to Republic” (DPR), , severe destruction in the town, as well as hardware into the hands of the rebels also the rebel battalion commander, Ostap warned that the conflict could resume, the presence of vast amounts of unexplod- implies the existence of a Russia train-and- Cherny, an important visitor was delighted pointing to Kyiv’s reluctance to implement ed ordnance.” Members of the SMM wit- equip program that has largely escaped the by the progress on show: “The general is the Minsk 2 agreement. In fact, Mr. nessed renewed engagement on April 11 attention of Western commentators. In fact, very pleased,” he told his troops. The gener- Zakharchenko implied that the possible between Ukrainian and rebels forces in this Russian train-and-equip program in al in question was not named, but the targets of a fresh rebel offensive might by Berdiansk and Shyrokyne. By April 12, southeastern Ukraine has resulted in the implication was that he is a Russian gener- the key cities of and – fighting was reported again in and around rebel force order of battle coming to reflect al. Mr. Cherny had referred to an individual lost to the regular Ukrainian army last year. Donetsk airport. Mr. Apakan noted that reb- that of the : in other observing the exercises surrounded by five “The problem is that we must recover terri- els had prevented the SMM monitors from words, it is a brigade-based system with camouflaged armed guards, who later tories that were temporarily occupied, pref- entering Shyrokyne on April 11-12 (Osce. the maneuver units deployed as battalion stayed at a Luhansk hotel under high secu- erably by peaceful means,” he said on April org, April 12). tactical groups (BTG). This has given rebel rity (The Moscow Times, April 5). 8 (PressTV, April 9). Indeed, rebel forces, including snipers, forces a powerful edge in the field, not only If, indeed, the Russian train-and-equip Mr. Zakharchenko’s warning and the frequently open fire on Ukrainian positions benefiting from Russian direct and indirect program in Donbas presages a fresh rebel wider fears concerning a fresh outbreak of within 15 minutes after OSCE observers support, but exploiting the fact the BTGs land-grab, it is likely to be masked as an violence in Donetsk are also reflected in leave an inspection area. This suggests that are significantly more likely to win the day entirely rebel offensive. The initial target recent statements from both Kyiv and the members of the SMM are not receiving full over the ATO battalions (Live Journal, seems most likely to be Sloviansk, using Organization for Security and Cooperation cooperation from rebel forces or gaining a February 27). A recent analysis of the combined-arms joint operations that draw in Europe (OSCE). On April 8, a Ukrainian fuller picture of the on-the-ground develop- weaknesses of the ATO in Nezavisimoye on units of the Donetsk and Luhansk “peo- military spokesman said that rebel forces ments (Gazeta.ru, April 10). These develop- Voyennoye Obozreniye provides insight ple’s republics” and utilize the same pincer were placed on “full alert” for a military ments also coincided with a hardening of into the type of lessons being drawn and no movement used in Debaltseve in February. offensive that Kyiv and Washington believe Mr. Zakharchenko’s rhetoric and clear dis- doubt addressed in these rebel exercises The risk to Mariupol is also considerable. will occur within the next two months. satisfaction with Minsk 2 and Kyiv’s politi- (Nezavisimoye Voyennoye Obozreniye, And with sufficient Russian support, “According to intelligence reports, the lead- cal willingness to implement the agree- April 4). including regular troops and logistical sup- ers of the Donetsk People’s Republic have ment. On April 10, in another ominous sign, Eyewitnesses report combined-arms port, the risk of the city falling to the rebels put their troops on full alert, calling on the Mr. Zakharchenko cancelled military leave maneuver warfare being rehearsed regu- is particularly high. But the ongoing militants to return back from health treat- for rebels serving in the local DPR separat- larly in southeastern Ukraine in which reb- Russian train-and-equip program for rebel ment in Crimea, and Russia, as well as in ist forces (Echospb.ru, Lenta.ru, April 11; els and regular Russian military personnel forces and Mr. Zakharchenko’s belligerent other places,” Ukrainian military spokes- Interfax, April 10). participate. This is explicit in video footage statements and actions, including freezing man Col. Andriy Lysenko said (Ukrinform. Meanwhile, sources within NATO, of such exercises uploaded by the separat- leave for personnel, should raise concern. ua, April 8). though sparse on specific details, have ists showing the involvement of hardware By April 12, the OSCE Special Monitoring alleged that since the latest ceasefire began that is exclusive to the Russian armed forc- The article above is reprinted from Mission (SMM) in Ukraine expressed dis- Russia has continued to arm the rebels. es (InformNapalm, January 20). Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from appointment over the eruption of renewed According to a high-ranking Ukrainian offi- Russia’s unofficial train-and-equip pro- its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, kinetic contact between the Ukrainian forc- cer in the command of the Anti-Terrorist gram to aid the rebel forces in the Donbas www.jamestown.org.

Quotable notes Faltering Russian economy makes “I expressed my strong belief that the European Council needs to continue the current sanctions a renewed Ukraine offensive more likely that are in place until we’ve seen full implementa- tion of the Minsk Agreement... And my expectation “human stories” but clearly preferred to push the pesky by Pavel K. Baev is not only Italy, but all countries in Europe will rec- details to subordinates (Gazeta.ru, April 16). Eurasia Daily Monitor ognize that it would be a wrong message to send to Russia’s governors and ministers, however, excel in reduce sanctions pressure on Russia when their “Boring” is perhaps the prevalent impression of explaining such problems away. Thus, Nikolai Rogozhkin, key implementation steps don’t happen until the President Vladimir Putin’s televised four-hour-long Q & A the presidential envoy to Siberia, suggested that the devas- end of the year. At minimum, we have to maintain session that aired on April 16, which was meant to demon- tating forest fires raging in Khakassiya were caused by the existing sanction levels until we’ve seen that strate his good health and relaxed attitude to the great many arson executed by specially trained oppositionists (Newsru. they’ve carried out the steps that they’re required problems worrying his loyal subjects. The three key points com, April 17). Sabotage is indeed a perfect cover-up for to under the agreement.” he stressed were that everything is under control, the econ- man-made disasters caused by rampant embezzlement. – U.S. President Barack Obama, speaking at a omy is set to improve from the low point of the crisis, and And it is typical in this respect that one issue that has disap- joint press conference with Italian Prime Minister there will be no war (Slon.ru, April 17). peared completely from Mr. Putin’s discourse is the fight Matteo Renzi on April 17 at the White House. His command of facts and against corruption (Navalny. figures was far from convinc- com, April 17). ing to support the first point, Vladimir Putin persisted with The focus on economic “Until the Kremlin makes the decision that and the everyday reality of denials about the presence of matters yielded few opportu- Russia should stop being an aggressor-state, which falling incomes disproves the nities for positivity, and Mr. captures territories… and gets out of Donetsk and second one; thus, the commit- Russian troops in the Donbas, Putin’s promises of recovery Luhansk and Crimea – until that moment, Russian terrorists will continue to try to escalate the situa- ment to peace inevitably in a year or two clashed with and gave an evasive answer tion and destabilize the overall situation in Ukraine. looks dubious. Triumphalism the increasingly pessimistic as to Moscow’s intentions ...What is my goal and the goal of the country? To over the “spectacular” annex- forecasts from the ation of Crimea was gone, regarding possibly recognizing achieve peace in the Donbas. We need to re-estab- International Monetary Fund lish control over our territories... overtaken by a return to the self-proclaimed Donetsk (RIA Novosti, April 16). The “How should the conflict be resolved? Vladimir “mundane” issues such as staged debate with former Putin should take the document known as the degenerating health care and and Luhansk “republics.” Finance Minister Alexei Minsk agreements, read it and fulfill everything the credit crunch to small Kudrin was intended to prove written there. First, take back his gangsters. businesses, which have fueled domestic discontent. And that Mr. Putin holds social problems close to his heart, but Second, withdraw the troops. Third – we are ready under the Putinist system, such discontent can only be neu- revealed only the president’s lack of understanding of the to have a discussion solely with legitimately elected tralized by a new patriotic mobilization (Moscow Echo, fundamental exhaustion of the old economic model. Mr. authorities in Donetsk and Luhansk. Let’s have April 17). Kudrin later expressed his disappointment at the Kremlin’s transparent and democratic elections. But demo- The Russian president has not found any inspirational procrastination with addressing the accumulating challenges cratic elections – this is not when Russian gang- idea for such a mobilization and even implicitly distanced (RBC.ru, April 16). sters and soldiers are standing with Kalashnikovs himself from the rabid conservatism targeting “corrupt” This inability to face the real issues and propensity to self- at every polling station.” Western values, which is fanned by the official propaganda delusion regarding the robustness of state finances under- – Ukraine Prime Minister , (Novaya Gazeta, April 16). Reportedly, more than 3 million mines rather than boosts confidence in Mr. Putin’s supreme speaking on April 19 in an interview on the Ukrayina questions and pleas were recorded for last week’s carefully TV channel. staged performance. Mr. Putin attempted to highlight a few (Continued on page 14) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17 Leader of Ukrainian citizen support for war effort concludes Canadian tour by Borys Potapenko Among the coalitions of pro-Euro-integra- tion groups was Free People. When the – Serhiy Kuzan, a volunteer Yanukovych regime’s special forces began coordinator from the Free People (Vilni launching attacks on the Euro-Maidan pro- Liudy) organization in Ukraine toured testers, Free People established one of the Canada’s largest cities to thank Ukrainian first self-defense units of Euro-Maidan: the Canadian communities for their support of 14th Company, Euro-Maidan Self-Defense. the Ukrainian war effort. Following the success of the Revolution Throughout the 24-day tour, organized of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea by force by the League of Ukrainian Canadians and then attacked the Donbas region of (LUC) and its Friends of Ukraine Defense Ukraine. Ukraine’s armed forces were Forces Fund, Mr. Kuzan was assisted by unprepared, as their ranks were decimated Orest Steciw, president of the LUC. The tour by the corruption of the former Yanukovych included 11 cities across Canada and was regime and infiltrated by Russian agents. organized by LUC and League of Ukrainian Consequently, many members of Euro- Canadian Women (LUCW) chapters with Maidan’s Self-Defense set out to defend the support of the Ukrainian Canadian Ukraine against Russian invaders and their Congress, Ukrainian Youth Association of surrogates by forming and joining volun- Canada, as well as seniors clubs in teer battalions, National Guard units or the Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, special forces of the Ministry of Internal Ottawa, Toronto, Etobicoke, St. Catharines, Affairs. With the state coffers looted by the Oshawa, London and Hamilton. former regime, and a new Ukrainian gov- At a meeting in Ottawa (from left) are: Ihor Kozak, Orest Steciw, MP Ted Opitz, There were also 20 meetings with local ernment in the process of formation, chair of the Canada Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group; MP Chris Alexander, Ukrainian communities, opinion-makers, minister of citizenship and immigration; Serhiy Kuzan; MP James Bezan, parliamen- Ukrainian citizens took it upon themselves journalists, clergy, students and govern- tary secretary to the defense minister; MP Bernard Trottier, parliamentary secretary to provide their defense forces with the ment officials. The meetings focused on to the foreign affairs minister; Taras Zalutsky and Borys Potapenko. material support to carry on the fight to rid Ukraine’s citizen response to Russia’s war Ukraine of the Russian military occupation. in eastern Ukraine, the state of the As a law student at the prestigious Yaroslav of Ukraine for his civic endeavors. In 2014 Free People is one such network, bring- Ukrainian army, and the general socio-eco- the Wise National Law University in he was appointed as an adviser to the sec- ing together volunteer groups throughout nomic and political situation in Ukraine. Kharkiv, he was active in the local chapter retary of the National Defense and Security Ukraine to coordinate and pool resources Ukrainian Canadians and Canadian of the Nationalist Youth Congress, a civical- Council of Ukraine. in order to provide humanitarian assis- friends of Ukraine had the opportunity to ly focused, democratic, patriotic student Mr. Kuzan discussed the way in which tance to the troops on the front lines and in learn about the assistance program directly organization which in 2011 was listed as Free People became an important citizen the forward bases. Free People is registered from one of the leaders of Free People, who one of the top 20 civic organizations in the support group for Ukrainian soldiers fight- with the government of Ukraine and works is personally involved with gathering and country. He continued to chair the organi- ing in eastern Ukraine and explained how it in cooperation with the national govern- delivering supplies to Ukrainian defense zation until 2014. He was among the found- is an example of the socio-patriotic pro- ment and local units of the Ministry of forces, including those deployed in the ers of the Kharkiv affiliate of Our Ukraine, cesses under way throughout the country. Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs and the most forward and dangerous positions. the lead political party of the Orange During the run-up to the Euro-Maidan’s Security Service of Ukraine. Mr. Kuzan’s involvement with Free Revolution, and in 2005-2006 served as its Revolution of Dignity, many civic groups in The Free People volunteer network has People is no accident. An attorney by train- legal counsel. In 2013 he was awarded a Ukraine were mobilized in support of ing, he worked as an assistant prosecutor. certificate of recognition by the Parliament Ukraine joining the . (Continued on page 5) No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 5 Farewell dinner recognizes efforts of Ambassador Motsyk by Yaro Bihun WASHINGTON – Ambassador Olexander Motsyk, was honored here on April 16 with a “dinner of appreciation” organized by the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council at the con- clusion of his five years of service as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States. The event, held in the Ritz-Carlton Guarisco Art Gallery, brought together more than 70 representatives of the U.S. government, prominent corporations, Washington think tanks and Ukrainian-American organizations, many of whom used the occasion to publicly express their gratitude for his service in helping improve U.S.-Ukraine relations. Two former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine – Roman Popadiuk and Steven Pifer – joined Ambassador Motsyk, his wife, Natalia Terletska, and USUBC President Morgan Williams at the head table of the event, and shared their views about his work and accomplishments while serving in Washington. Mr. Popadiuk, the first U.S. ambassador to serve in Yaro Bihun Ukraine, pointed out that the last 18 months – which saw Ambassador Olexander Motsyk (center) is applauded for his work for Ukraine during an appreciation dinner at Ritz-Carlton Guarisco Art Gallery sponsored by the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council. Standing next to him behind increased Russian aggression in Ukraine and the develop- the head table are (from left): Roman Popadiuk, the first U.S. ambassador to Ukraine; Ambassador Motsyk’s wife, ing U.S. policy in response to it – brought into focus Natalia Terletska; USUBC President Morgan Williams; and Steven Pifer, the third U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Ambassador Motsyk’s service here, his dedication, profes- sionalism and skill in marshaling U.S. policy responses with gratitude on behalf of my people, on behalf of my country SigmaBleyzer, Ukrainian International Airlines, as well as the administration, on Capitol Hill and in reaching out to to the United States of America for supporting Ukraine all such organizations as The Ukrainian Museum, Ukrainian the American people. these years, but especially for this very important support Freedom Fund and Ukrainian American Bar Association. Mr. Pifer, who was the third U.S. ambassador to serve in during this difficult time of war, of foreign aggression.” Mr. Motsyk is the sixth Ukrainian ambassador to serve in Ukraine, also noted the difficulties facing Ambassador Ambassador Motsyk noted that the United States is not Washington since 1992. As noted on the Embassy’s official Motsyk in his service here. The envoy came to Washington only leading in the support of Ukraine but pressuring the website, he is a career diplomat. He was born in Rivne in in 2010, when U.S. relations with Ukraine under President European Union and other countries of the world to be 1955 and, after graduating from Kyiv’s Taras Shevchenko were not at their best, he said, and they more helpful in this hard time. State University, majoring in international relations in worsened further during the Maidan protest crisis. “And – really – a friend in need is a friend indeed,” he 1981, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. In his remarks, Mr. Motsyk admitted that his tenure as added. In addition to serving in increasingly more responsible ambassador in Washington “really was quite difficult.” He Mr. Williams presented Ambassador Motsyk with the positions at the ministry, he has also served as ambassador was trying to dedicate his efforts in the interest of his coun- USUBC’s Distinguished Service Award for his work here to Turkey (1997-2001) and Poland (2006-2010). try and its people, and to develop better relations with the and a small sculpture (from the White House Historical The April 16 USUBC appreciation dinner took place two United States, he said. Association) depicting Present Lincoln and his son Tad in days after President Petro Poroshenko’s April 14 announce- “Ukraine has to be a democratic country, a prosperous Richmond, Va., three days after the Confederacy surren- ment about the conclusion of Ambassador Motsyk’s assign- country, a country for its people, in which everybody would dered, ending the Civil War leaving President Lincoln with ment here, although it had been organized earlier that month. be proud to live,” he said, and added that he greatly appre- the task of binding the nation’s wounds. Ambassador Motsyk indicated in his remarks that he ciated having had a chance to be Ukraine’s ambassador to “Your country is having problems. Your country is at and his wife would be departing for Kyiv in 10 days. the United States – “this really great and amazing country.” war,” Mr. Williams said. “As you go back, we hope that you His next assignment has not yet been announced, and “We have to learn from the United States, and we will will go in the spirit of Lincoln to bind up the wounds that neither has there been any official announcement about continue to learn from the United States,” which has lived Ukraine has suffered and to rebuild what has been who will replace him in Washington. But there have been through difficult times to become a world leader, he said, destroyed,” he added. reports in the Ukrainian media that it may well be the dep- adding: “We are proud to be a partner of the United States. The 204 members of USUBC include such corporations uty head of President Poroshenko’s administration, Valeriy And, using this opportunity, I’d like to express my deepest as Microsoft, Westinghouse, Coca-Cola, DuPont, Chaly, who visited the Embassy in Washington on April 3.

and the Donbas – because for people in “Ukraine needs modern weapons, optics ties in other countries and for Ukrainian Leader... Russia, Crimea and the Donbas, who don’t and secure communications, as Russia has embassies and diplomatic missions in the have satellite communications, there is no deployed its most advanced weapons sys- world,” Mr. Kuzan said. (Continued from page 4) alternative,” Mr. Kuzan explained. tems in the occupied territories. Each truce He continued: “In this I would like to managed to supply soldiers on the front He noted that Russian propaganda is used to resupply their troops and to acknowledge the work of Borys Potapenko, lines with everything from typical personal includes methods used against Ukraine dat- maintain their superiority in technology vice-president of the International Council items to non-lethal military equipment. This ing back to the liberation struggle by the and manpower. It also is extremely impor- in Support of Ukraine (ICSU); Orest Steciw, is made possible thanks to the donations of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) during tant for Ukraine to receive more assistance president of the League of Ukrainian caring people from Ukraine, Canada, Poland, World War II; Ukrainians are being portrayed from Canada and the West in training its Canadians; Lisa Shymko, president of the Germany, the United States, Israel, Italy, as neo-Nazis controlled by the U.S., Canada, recruits,” Mr. Kuzan stressed to Canadian League of Ukrainian Canadian Women; Spain, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia. Germany and other Western powers. MPs and ministerial officials. Taras Zalusky, executive director of the Ukrainian soldiers have received assistance In Ottawa, Mr. Kuzan had the opportuni- In addition to Mr. Steciw, accompanying Ukrainian Canadian Congress; and Ihor from the Free People volunteer network val- ty to meet with members of Canada’s Mr. Kuzan in Ottawa were Ihor Kozak, Kozak, chair of the LUC International ued at over 32 million hrv. Parliament and government, including the Borys Potapenko and Taras Zalusky, who Relations Committee and former Canadian Mr. Kuzan underscored the contribu- parliamentary secretary to the defense have repeatedly visited Ukraine, including military officer and NATO diplomat.” tions of the Ukrainian Canadian community minister, James Bezan; the chair of the the war zone, and saw first-hand the work Mr. Steciw, who accompanied Mr. Kuzan and the organizations supporting Free Canada Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship of Free People. throughout the tour, added: “With partners People: the LUC and LUCW, Buduchnist Group, Ted Opitz; parliamentary secretary At each community meeting Mr. Kuzan in Ukraine like Serhiy Kuzan and Free Credit Union and the Friends of Ukraine to the foreign affairs minister, Bernard expressed the deep and sincere apprecia- People, it is safe to say that our work is not Defense Forces Fund. He also noted the Trottier; Minister of National Defense Jason tion of Ukrainian soldiers for the support of in vain. We also are gratified that our gov- recently initiated Guardian Angels rehabili- Kenney; Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin Ukrainian Canadians. “If you could only see ernment has recently further increased tation program for wounded soldiers orga- O’Toole; Minister of Citizenship and the gratitude of the soldiers, hugging us support for Ukraine in all areas – economic, nized by the LUCW. Immigration Chris Alexander; and Minister and passing on greetings to their support- humanitarian and military – especially in “These organizations have not stopped of Justice Peter MacKay. He also discussed ers in Canada and around the world,” Mr. training Ukraine’s defense forces.” providing assistance since the beginning of projects for humanitarian assistance to Kuzan noted. The Friends of Ukraine Defense Forces the Anti-Terrorist Operation. Thanks to their Ukraine with the parliamentary secretary “Yes, I have long been well aware of the Fund aims to continue helping Ukrainian ser- help, we have been able to implement a wide to the minister of international develop- Ukrainian Canadian community – from the vicemen and women. Donations may be range of costly projects: acquiring thermal ment, Lois Brown. early days of the Revolution of Dignity, fol- made directly to: FUDF Fund, Account No. imagers, various automobiles and other vehi- “I am very grateful for the attention lowed by Russia’s war against Ukraine, it 68139, Buduchnist Credit Union. Checks may cles, and purchasing large quantities of non- accorded Ukraine by Canadian government was our brothers and sisters in faraway be sent to: League of Ukrainian Canadians, 9 lethal military gear,” explained Mr. Kuzan. officials. With Canada, we have a real ally Canada, always helping through their orga- Plastics Ave., Toronto, ON M8Z 4B6. Checks During community meetings, Mr. Kuzan and not simply a declarative friend in our nizations, always donating to our struggle. should be payable to FUDF Fund. also discussed Russia’s disinformation fight against the Kremlin,” stated Mr. Kuzan. But today the Canadian Ukrainian commu- For further information, readers may campaign. “Russian propaganda is broad- Mr. Kuzan also spoke at a meeting of the nity is not only supporting our efforts visit the website www.lucorg.com or click cast on major Russian television channels Canada Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship directly. It also has engaged the Canadian on http://www.lucorg.com/block.php/ that are viewed not only in Russia but also Group organized by its chairman, Mr. Opitz, government to do likewise. I think this block_id/63; e-mail [email protected]; or call in the occupied parts of Ukraine – Crimea which was held in the Canadian Senate. should serve as an example for communi- 416-516-8223.. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly Training Ukraine’s troops Putin no longer cares whether There was a modicum of good news this week, as we learned that the United States had sent U.S. Army troops to Ukraine for joint training exercises. Some 300 troops from his lies are plausible, says analyst the 173rd Airborne Brigade, which is based in Vicenza, Italy, arrived in western by Paul Goble It is too soon to give a definitive answer Ukraine for Operation Fearless Guardian, which is to train 900 members of national to why Mr. Putin spoke so openly about his guard units in three rotations over a six-month period. “Ukraine is a strong partner that Vladimir Putin and the world have role in seizing Crimea, she notes, but it has participated in exercises and operations with us around the world,” Capt. Ashish crossed a dangerous threshold: The Kremlin appears that this represents a turning point Patel, a planning officer with the brigade, said in a news release on the official homep- leader no longer cares whether his lies about “in the Kremlin’s searching for a new myth, age of the U.S. Army. “They’ve asked the U.S. for assistance in providing this capability, Ukraine or anything else are plausible a new idea for the consolidation of Russia and this training will help them defend their borders and their sovereignty.” because he sees that both his own subjects and a new idea for the legitimation of his The training is taking place at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center and many in the West are prepared to accept power” – one detached from morality and at Yavoriv, Lviv Oblast. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the exercise on whatever he says as one version among international law. April 20, which was also attended by U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, President many rather than declare that he is lying. Over the past year, Ms. Shevtsova says, Petro Poroshenko said the armed forces must be rebuilt from scratch to deter the In a recent interview given to Viktor “the Kremlin had attempted to preserve the foreign threat facing Ukraine. “It is not an exaggeration to say that a new face of Ogiyenko of Novoye Vremya, Liliya model of hybridness, that is, neither peace Ukrainian troops is being formed here today,” the president said. He noted that “The Shevtsova, a Russian commentator now at nor war,” because that policy allowed the training is being held under unique circumstances. The foreign state has unleashed a the Brookings Institution in Washington, West and international organizations full-scale aggression and a multi-level hybrid war against Ukraine on the eastern says that “Russia has reached the point “which did not want a confrontation” a way border of our country.” when the rhetorical declarations of her out, by acting on Mr. Putin’s words and not leaders do not even pretend” that what Moscow’s reaction was predictable. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on the reality on the ground. they are saying appears to be true (nv.ua/ that the arrival of the military trainers could “destabilize the situation” in Ukraine as “To a large extent, the crisis around publications/putin-priznal-svoyu-rol-v- a fragile ceasefire was holding (we would qualify that by saying holding only some- Ukraine and the hybrid war in Ukraine anneksii-kryma-potomu-chto-reshil-perey- what). It must be pointed out that the U.S. operation was in fact delayed for a month were the result of the duplicitous nature of ti-k-bolee-zhestkoy-modeli-sderzhivaniya- in order to give the Minsk 2 ceasefire time to take effect. In addition, spokesman the positions and the withering of the line zapada-rossiyskiy-politolog-39847.html). between fiction and reality and between Alexander Lukashevich told Russia Today television that the Russian Foreign Affairs But Mr. Putin’s lying points to some Ministry is “gravely concerned” by the training plans of the United States, Britain and myth and reality,” she comments. By his deeper truths about where he and his acknowledgement, Mr. Putin “returned us Canada. About 75 British soldiers have been instructing Ukrainian troops in com- country are at, Ms. Shevtsova suggests, and from myth to reality.” mand procedures, tactical intelligence and battlefield first aid, according to a story in his particular lies must be examined not for In that sense, Mr. Putin’s words on this the Los Angeles Times. And Canada announced on April 14 that it would be sending their truth value but for what they conceal occasion are “positive” because they end 200 troops to the Yavoriv base this summer to train Ukrainians in explosives and de- and also for what they reveal about him the “illusory” situation in which people had mining operations, medical aid, military police operations and logistics. That train- and his plans for the future, however been acting. “We now have a complete rec- ing program is to last until March 31, 2017. unpalatable that may be. ognition of the politician of what has really Meanwhile, there was also more bad news this week. Acting spokesperson Marie “If one considers any of Putin’s declara- happened. And this forces Westerners, the Harf said at the U.S. State Department’s April 22 briefing that “combined Russian- tions over the past year, they are convinc- Russian elite and the Ukrainian elite to separatist forces” continue to violate the terms of the Minsk 2 agreement. She ing evidence that [his] words do not have think in a new format,” Ms. Shevtsova notes. explained that these forces “maintain a sizable number of artillery pieces and multi- significance,” she says. And anyone who Apparently having concluded that the ple rocket launchers within areas prohibited under the Minsk accords.” She also tries to use them directly as the basis for old myths were no longer working, “the reported that “The Russian military has deployed additional air defense systems into making decisions is fooling himself and Kremlin has decided” to adopt a much eastern Ukraine and moved several of these nearer the front lines” – “the highest uselessly engaging in “a waste of time.” tougher line and use nuclear blackmail. The amount of Russian air defense equipment in eastern Ukraine since August.” Instead, Ms. Shevtsova says, Mr. Putin’s West is finally seeing through the duplicity In addition, it was reported at the State Department briefing that “Combined words need to be understood in the context of “hybrid” war. To be sure, “the West has Russian-separatist forces have been conducting increasingly complex training in east- of the situation in which Russia is located not been able to find an adequate policy ern Ukraine. …Russia is also building up its forces along its border with Ukraine. … today. “Putin has driven himself and Russia toward Russia, but at the same time, it These forces will give Russia its largest presence on the border since October 2014.” into a corner, and to escape from his situa- won’t end sanctions.” Thus, the State Department’s briefing underlined the veracity of the words of tion without loss of face is very complicat- Consequently, Mr. Putin’s acknowledge- Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren who reacted to Russia’s criticisms of ed.” One has the sense that he understands ments about Crimea were addressed in the Operation Fearless Guardian as destabilizing. “I would say it’s Russia that is destabi- that and is seeking some way, even a false first instance to the West, although they too lizing Ukraine. They are the ones who are continuing to supply lethal weapons. They one, to suggest he can. were duplicitous because the doctrine of are continuing to send Russian forces, combat forces, into Ukraine.” Viewed from that perspective, she contin- mutually assured destruction remains in To be sure, it is significant that new training programs are being held with the ues, Mr. Putin’s declarations about his per- place. There is no need to put these weap- goal of improving the fighting capabilities of Ukrainian troops, but training and non- sonal and direct responsibility for the ons on that footing; they are already there. lethal aid – while welcome and needed – will not be enough to counter the existen- Crimean Anschluss have the following What Mr. Putin is saying through his half- tial threat Ukraine faces. meaning: First of all, Putin is saying that truths, the analyst says, is that he is search- “Ukraine does not have the right to national ing for a “much harsher mobilization on the self-determination and national identity basis of confrontation” with a new enemy – because his basic message was that Russians something that will justify his actions and in and Ukrainians are a single people.” his mind at least his lies as well. At the same time, however, Mr. Putin April Turning the pages back... spoke about the need for “the normaliza- Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on tion of inter-state relations,” but his under- ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia Twenty-nine years ago, during the early hours of April 26, standing of that is very different from that who has served in various capacities in the 26 1986, the nuclear power plant at Chornobyl, located nearly 60 of normal people speaking honestly. U.S. State Department, the Central miles north of Kyiv, experienced what many Western experts Consequently, this is the latest “smoke- Intelligence Agency and the International 1986 called the worst nuclear accident in history. The initial report of screen” which on the one hand doesn’t Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice the incident was released by Soviet authorities two days after the mean anything but on the other points to of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio nuclear catastrophe. something really tragic. Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for At the time, United Press International reported that a resident of Kyiv said the deaths “The Kremlin,” Ms. Shevtsova says, “hav- International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog had surpassed the 2,000 mark, and that 10,000 to 15,000 persons were evacuated from ing been driven into a corner, is attempting called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- the town of Prypiat, where nuclear plant workers and their families lived, as well as three to preserve its continuity without knowing woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). The article other nearby settlements. The dead were reportedly buried at a radioactive waste site, how to save face.” above is reprinted with permission. southwest of the accident site. Soviet authorities were silent on the extent of the radioactive fallout, saying that the fire was under control and that radiation levels were decreasing. Soviet reports also said that Quotable notes only two people had died as a direct result of the accident and that 197 were injured, 18 of them critically. The USSR declined to accept aid from the United States or the International “As Secretary [of State John] Kerry has said multiple times, no amount of propa- Red Cross. ganda can make true what is not. I think we know as of early April that Russian mili- The initial four-sentence announcement of an incident at the plant by TASS news service tary forces continue to operate in eastern Ukraine. This isn’t just our word for it; on April 28 came only after authorities in Sweden detected abnormally high levels of radio- there are pictures, there is evidence out there for everyone to see about this. Despite activity. Residents of Kyiv were not told about any safety precautions that they should take, public pronouncements about the complete withdrawal of heavy weapons, pro-Rus- such as not eating fresh produce, not drinking the water, staying indoors, taking iodine tab- sian separatists maintain heavy weapons near the frontlines in violation of Minsk. lets. However, in Poland, children and pregnant women were given iodine in liquid and tab- Russia has command and control elements in eastern Ukraine to coordinate military let form, and told not to drink milk from grass-fed cows, or eat fresh produce. operations there. Russia has established training areas in eastern Ukraine to train Western news media were barred from entering Kyiv and the area near the nuclear separatist fighters in gunnery and artillery firing. So all of the evidence points to the plant. On May 1 Western media learned that one of the of the nuclear reactors at contrary and that’s, of course, what we’ve said for many, many months now.” Chornobyl had experienced a meltdown, and a second reactor was threatened, and that a – U.S. State Department acting spokesperson Marie Harf, answering a question graphite fire was continuing to spew radioactivity into the air. regarding President Vladimir Putin’s latest claims that there are no Russian troops in Ukraine. She was speaking at the April 16 press briefing. (Continued on page 13) No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 7

OPINION The things we do ... In support of the TSO by Orysia Paszczak Tracz

by Paul Grod cause interethnic hostilities are predicated on a foundation of animosity and intoler- The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) ance. Individuals who proudly expound was justified – if not morally obliged – in bigoted remarks should not be welcome to Ukies, Ukis and Ukes cancelling Valentina Lisitsa’s performances perform in Canada’s venerable cultural this week in Toronto. institutions that unite people of all nation- It started out so innocently. A person on around forever in my 56 years of lifetime Weaved throughout Ms. Lisitsa’s alities, religions and ethnicities. a Ukrainian Facebook page was traveling to and part of our Ukie American culture. End feed are numerous examples of her deeply Just as the National Basketball Ukraine for the first time, and asked what of sentence, period. Just let it be... Please do offensive comments aimed primarily against Association was justified in banning Los gifts to bring to her family. The suggestions not start an issue when there was never Ukrainians but also targeting Jews, Poles, vis- Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for came fast and furious, some practical and one, especially in this ‘political correctness ible minorities and persons with disabilities. life over racist comments, so too is the TSO worthwhile, some outdated and even gone amok’ era!!” “People shorten words Ms. Lisitsa refers in her posts to justified in cancelling Ms. Lisitsa’s perfor- bizarre. and use nicknames all the time.” “We use Ukrainians as “ukropy” (an extremely derog- mances. In fact, all other performing arts Somewhere along the way, someone ukie here as endearment. We call each atory ethnic slur against Ukrainians), dog centers should follow its leadership. There replied, mentioning “Uki,” “Uke” and “Ukie” other Ukies.” feces and Nazis, and she makes false and should be zero tolerance by arts, sports or in the message. A person asked, “What is Totally missing the point that the term spurious allegations that Ukrainians are set- other organizations and institutions that the expression ukie?” The reply – “A ukie is does not exist in the ting up filtration camps and preparing gas serve the public to support performers a Ukrainian whether diaspora or native.” was the comment, “In modern Ukrainian chambers for Russians. These statements who make prejudicial remarks or propa- Then all “peklo” (hell) broke loose, going and in Ukraine “Ukie” is not used.” fuel Russia’s propaganda machine and serve gate deeply offensive speech targeting peo- off madly in all directions, way beyond Gerry Kokodyniak of the website to provoke ethnic hostilities. ple because of their ethnicity. what the original discussion and idea had InfoUkes.com commented: “We took a lot Over the past year Ms. Lisitsa has writ- The magnificent power and beauty intended. A tempest in a “chainyk” (teapot). of heat from people when we created the ten many insulting barbs, including a refer- inherent in music is that it unites people – “Maybe in your opinion [it’s not nega- InfoUkes website in 1997 & Ukes List in ence to African and Ukrainian traditional people of all walks of life, all nationalities, tive]...” “Never heard it in Ukraina ever.” 1991 – same arguments – amazing that clothing as “tribal dress”; made insensitive all religions, all abilities and all ethnicities. “Ukrainians in Ukraine never use it!” nothing has changed. LOL I think there are remarks to Garry Kasparov “that his ador- It is in this spirit that the Toronto “Ukrainians in Ukraine have no need to use more important issues going on such as the able western democracies enthusiastically Symphony Orchestra has delivered a mes- it, unless they’re speaking in English and Russian invasion of Ukraine.” deported his [Jewish] people to gas cham- sage of human accord and harmony to know what it means.” “I find it almost Other online “Uke” sites include: “Ukes. bers”; and mocked people with Down countless audiences. Ms. Lisitsa’s repug- derogatory.” “We use Ukie here as endear- In.Print,” a book fair organized in Toronto Syndrome. nant comments are divisive and intolerant, ment. We call each other Ukies.” “Ukie – by Ukrainian National Federation in 1998; Reprehensible comments intended to and are an affront to our national ethos of used in N. America – all over. Nothing to get http://www.ukemonde.com/ about the respect for all races, religions and cultures. offended or excited about. It’s just there.” Ukrainian community in Montreal; and Paul Grod is president of the Ukrainian The TSO is to be commended for its “There is the excellent website http:// http://ukefestmontreal.org/ for the Canadian Congress. principled stand. www.infoukes.com/.” “We went to ukie Montreal Ukrainian Festival. school, ukie camp, ukie dances. We ask if Sports entered into the discussion, too. I any other ukies will be there. We have checked with Jars Balan of the Canadian FOR THE RECORD T-shirts that say ‘Ukie Power’!” Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) in “I love to say Ukie, not offensive in the Edmonton: “…[the term] is older than the least to me.” “I love to say Ukie power, Ukie 1960s, as the NHL Bruins ‘Uke line’ was strong/strength etc., etc, as well. Sounds given its nickname when Boston traded for UABA statement in support cool.” “Here in the Philly and South Jersey [these players] in 1957, and they were area we have used that term forever. No one together as a unit until 1961. If you google as far as I know was ever offended. It was ‘Uke Line,’ you’ll catch a very interesting of attorney Mark Feygin and is never used in a mean-spirited way.” “I video clip of Bronco Horvath (and Bucyk) don’t recall any offensive use of Ukie or Uke, talking about how the line came together – The following statement from the counsel in several landmark legal cases in at least not in Michigan, where I live. Maybe Ukrainian American Bar Association was Russia such as: the case especially interesting is Horvath’s joking it was different elsewhere. To me, it was a remark about them being a bunch of ‘uku- released on April 17 by Myroslaw Smorodsky, (), the term used by our group to describe our- communications director of the UABA. Greenpeace case (Arctic Sunrise, Dmitry leles.’ Earlier there was a Kraut line and a selves – Ukie school, Ukie festival, etc.” couple of French lines in hockey. By the Litvinov); the Bolotnaya case (Leonid “I don’t think Ukie/Uke fits into the The Ukrainian American Bar Association Razvoszhaev and Sergei Udaltsov); the case way, some sources claim that Horvath was [derogatory] category you mention. It was Croatian, but Petro Melnycky has a reliable (UABA) is a national bar association creat- of Ilya Goryachev, who was extradited from not ‘thrust’ upon Ukrainians by others. ed in 1977 whose members are U.S. judges, ; the case of Arkady Babchenko, a source which establishes that his back- They themselves invented it – most proba- attorneys and law students of Ukrainian political journalist; the case of Geydar ground and family identity was Ukrainian. bly the youth. Other than a few from the descent and those American attorneys who Dzhemal, an Islamic philosopher; and The origin of ‘Ukes’ may be earlier, but ‘older’ generation and the newer immi- share the UABA’s goals and dedication to many others. Attorney Feygin also repre- there can be little doubt that the ‘Uke Line’ grants from Ukraine – the Ukrainians in N. the rule of law. Our association has a very sents Mustafa Dzhemilev, the leader of [Bronco Horvath, Johnny Bucyk and Vic deep interest in upholding the ability of our Crimean Tatars, and Mukhtar Ablyazov, a America use the term as a regular endear- Stasiuk] popularized it.” colleagues in other countries to represent Kazakh opposition politician. ing word for themselves.” “I’ve always Hockey legend Terry Sawchuk was born clients without being intimidated, harassed Ostensibly, the most recent “criminal” called myself a Uke or talked about going to in raised in East Kildonan, now part of or penalized by their government for exer- investigation of Mr. Feygin has as its motive Uki dance practice. It’s always been a short- Winnipeg, the son of a tinsmith from cising their profession obligations on behalf not only to muzzle his vociferous defense of hand in the Ukrainian community here in Ukraine. He was signed to a professional of their clients. his clients, but more importantly, to create the Twin Cities, as far as I’m aware. contract in 1947 as a goalie for the Detroit It has come to the attention of the UABA a chilling effect and to send an ominous sig- Perhaps it’s different elsewhere.” “I grew Red Wings and led them to a Stanley Cup in that Mark Feygin, a Russian lawyer, is nal to all Russian lawyers, discouraging up and lived in Ukraine, so I learnt the term 1950. His hockey career spanned 21 sea- apparently being “criminally” investigated them from taking up cases that criticize ‘Ukie’ quite recently. I don’t think it’s offen- sons. He was nicknamed “The Uke” by his for allegedly posting statements on his and challenge the Russian government’s sive, I would rather say it’s diminutive.” teammates. Twitter account which purportedly “incite policies and actions that violate interna- “Ukie has always been a term used within Composer/songwriter Stepan Pasicznyk social hatred and enmity.” In reality, his tionally accepted norms. the Ukrainian community not outside of it. of the English band “The Ukes” wrote: “Also Twitter comments were merely statements As such, the Russian government’s cur- …It is a diminutive, an endearment. Anyone used in England. Ukies, Ukes, just like in support of his client, Ukrainian pilot rent “criminal” investigation of Mark Feygin who doesn’t like it is free not to use it.” Brits…” His band plays traditional Nadiya Savchenko, who is being unlawfully constitutes a gross violation of the basic Somehow the terms – sometimes capi- Ukrainian music in a folk rock style. detained by Russian authorities. principles of justice and the rule of law and talized, sometimes not – were so misun- The Ukrainian Weekly certainly has no As an attorney, Mr. Feygin works mostly the right of an attorney to properly defend derstood as pejorative and offensive, that a problems with the term “Ukes.” There is a on human rights matters and was lead his client. few people started discussing a compari- youth page called “UKELODEON for the son to the n-word and to “hunky” and Next Generation” and “Generation UKE.” So “bohunk.” Even the Canadian team name far, no protests have erupted. Columnist “Canucks” got into the discussion (irrele- Ihor Stelmach wrote about the NHL: “Our Opinions in The Ukrainian Weekly vantly, it turned out). 1998-1999 preview theme: ‘The good, the “In my opinion, this whole discussion Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators bad and the Ukes.’ ” Anisa Handzia about being called ‘Ukie,’ ‘Ukes’ is ridicu- Sawyckyj wrote the column “Uke-Eye,” fea- and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily lous. Do we have to get the P.C. Police out turing reactions to a variety of different reflect the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff on this now?? These terms have been questions by a cross-section of the Ukrainian American community. or its publisher, the Ukrainian National Association. Orysia Tracz may be contacted at [email protected]. (Continued on page 12) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

Nadiya Savchenko’s... UNWLA organizes briefi ng (Continued from page 1) On April 22 Mrs. Savchenko met on Nadiya Savchenko case with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power. According to a readout of the meeting provided by the U.S. Mission to the U.N., Ambassador Power stated: “It has now been 307 days since Nadiya Savchenko was abducted in eastern Ukraine and smuggled against her will into Russia. I was very moved to hear Maria talk about Nadiya and can only imagine how painful it must be to see one’s daughter’s health deteriorate in prison, with no clear idea about when she might be freed.” The ambassador assured Nadiya Savchenko’s mother and lawyer that, “The United States is committed to working to secure her daughter’s release, just as we Ukrainian National Women’s League of America leaders with Nadiya Savchenko’s mother at The Ukrainian Museum (from left): Oksana Antoniuk, also remain dedicated to securing the Daria Drozdovska, Maria Shust, Roksolana Misilo, Maria Savchenko, Marianna release of all of those Ukrainians illegally Zajac, Roma Shuhan and Mariya Andriyovych. held by the separatists and Russia.” Mrs. Savchenko was scheduled to meet Anastasiya Terentyeva A rally participant’s sign reads: “Nadiya by Roksolana Misilo diaspora has initiated on Ms. Savchenko’s also with United Nations Assistant behalf. He reported that he spent last Savchenko: courage, honor, strength of Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan the Ukrainian nation.” NEW YORK – A group of some 60 peo- week with the Congressional Ukrainian Simonovic. ple gathered on April 20 at The Ukrainian Caucus and Sen. John McCain, among oth- Meanwhile, in Kyiv, the Verkhovna Rada interview with several radio stations that Museum to hear an update about the ers, to promote status for passed a resolution appealing to Russian he did not exclude amnesty for the jailed case of Nadiya Savchenko. his client. He said he believes that if POW President Vladimir Putin to release Ms. Ukrainian pilot as part of Minsk agree- The Ukrainian National Women’s status is granted, all charges against Ms. Savchenko, who is a Ukrainian national ments’ provisions, but added that the case League of America (UNWLA), a staunch Savchenko must be dropped. deputy and a delegate to the Parliamentary should first be heard in court. supporter of the imprisoned Ukrainian Ms. Savchenko’s birthday on May 11 is Assembly of the Council of Europe, as well Mrs. Savchenko said she would also pilot since the first days of her capture in a target date for the defense team. Her as film director Oleh Sentsov and all other travel to France and other European coun- June 2014, organized the meeting, which attorneys request that, on this specific Ukrainian citizens illegally detained and tries. The Associated Press quoted her as was addressed by Ms. Savchenko’s lawyer day, the diaspora disseminate informa- imprisoned by the Russian Federation. saying, “I’m a desperate mother who is Mark Feygin and her mother, Maria tion about her imprisonment. Mr Feygin On April 21, news media reported that, ready to travel the globe to make every- Savchenko. suggested contacting President Barack in a phone call with U.N. Secretary General thing possible that my message be heard.” The event was opened with a brief intro- Obama, Secretary of State and Ban Ki-moon, Ukrainian President Petro She added, “I call upon all international duction by Marianna Zajac, UNWLA presi- other politicians to seek support for Ms. Poroshenko urged him “to take measures leaders to help me to bring my daughter dent, and led by Roksolana Misilo, UNWLA Savchenko’s release. for the liberation of Nadiya Savchenko” and back home.” vice president for public relations. Nadiya Savchenko’s mother, who is in emphasized that “all hostages in the Sources: RFE/RL, the Associated Press, Speaking through interpreter Natalia the U.S. on the invitation of Ambassador Donbas should be liberated.” U.S. Mission to the United Nations, “Free Arno, president of the Free Russia Yuriy Sergeyev of Ukraine’s Permanent In Moscow, Russian Foreign Affairs Nadiya Savchenko Rally in NYC” page on Foundation, Mr. Feygin expressed his grat- Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an April 22 Facebook, Ukrainian Canadian Committee). itude for the support and actions that the (Continued on page 12)

that good or bad?” Mr. Leshchenko com- accused of corruption. Mr. Kernes currently existed under the Yanukovych administration. Anti-Corruption... mented to the uapress.info news site. “I wish faces criminal charges for the kidnapping He said he was placed on leave by Mr. for the new director of the anticorruption and torture of Euro-Maidan protesters. Yatsenyuk when reporting on these (Continued from page 1) bureau to ruin our traditional skepticism.” Mr. Sytnyk told the Nashi Hroshi televi- schemes and dismissed on April 4. The ed official, including the president’s monthly Indeed Mr. Sytnyk began to demonstrate sion program on April 17 that he’s no lon- prime minister dismissed the accusations salary of 9,296 hrv (about $400). his independence soon after his April 17 ger a partner in the firm and doesn’t have as lies paid for by the political opponents of He’s expected to lead the bureau, with its appointment ceremony. It was then that Mr. business with Mr. Haisynskyi. the government, which was engaged in its 700 employees, in coordinating its work Poroshenko, citing data from the annual Mr. Sytnyk also stands accused by own anti-corruption efforts. with other law enforcement authorities, Transparency International Corruption numerous deputies of serving as defense Current Agriculture Minister Oleksii including those abroad. The 2015 budget Perceptions Index, advised Mr. Sytnyk to counsel for the scandalous prosecutor Pavlenko reported that the ministry’s post- earmarked 300 million hrv ($13 million) begin the bureau’s work focusing on the Volodymyr Babenko, who they allege cov- Maidan leadership in 2014, including former for the bureau. police force, traffic police, tax service, land ered for the theft of the corpse of murdered Minister Ihor Shvaika of the Svoboda party, Mt. Sytnyk emerged from an intense resources bodies, fire departments and journalist Heorhii Gongadze from a Kyiv allowed officials at state enterprises to three-month selection process that involved sanitary inspection agencies. Oblast morgue, as well as allegedly covered deprive the state of hundreds of millions of 176 applicants. A committee that included In turn, Mr. Sytnyk said three days later for the illegal early release from prison of hryvnia through various corrupt schemes. Dr. Yaroslav Hrytsak of the Ukrainian that he will start with Ukraine’s notoriously former National Deputy Viktor Lozinskyi, The corruption extended wider, said Catholic University and European Anti- corrupt judiciary, “starting with the higher who was convicted of murder. Tomas Fiala, the president of the European Fraud Office Director-General Giovanni judges [and proceeding] to the lower ones.” Another matter drawing the attention of Business Association and director of Dragon Kessler narrowed the field to two candi- At the same time, the bureau’s priority skeptics was Mr. Sytnyk’s declaration that Capital investment bank. He estimated that dates who were presented to President includes “officials at the highest echelons of he earned 23,500 hrv (about $2,000) for all hundreds of millions of dollars were stolen Poroshenko for his selection. power,” he told the Inter television net- of 2014. Yet selection committee members by Cabinet officials and corrupt judges in The other finalist was Mykola Siryi, a work, adding that corruption “is about as said that claim passed scrutiny. For 2014, as reported by the nv.ua news site. 52-year-old native of Russia who spent high in all bodies.” instance, his wife earned 113,000 hrv Despite Mr. Sytnyk’s recent appoint- most of his career as a lawyer in Kyiv, serv- Mr. Sytnyk is a native of a village in the (about $9,400) to help support their family ment, it will still be at least half a year ing on various councils and commissions. Kirovohrad region and became an investiga- of four. The couple also had income from before the bureau is fully functional, said Critics have already begun to cast doubt tor in the Kirovohrad prosecutor’s office after other business dealings. Oleksandr Danyliuk, the president’s repre- on Mr. Sytnyk’s prospects for success, believ- completing Studies of the Yaroslav Mudryi Mr. Sytnyk’s appointment comes at a sentative to the Cabinet of Ministers. The ing that Mr. Poroshenko selected the young- National Juridical University in Kharkiv. He time when new corruption scandals sur- same care that was taken in selecting Mr. er candidate who’s relatively inexperienced was transferred to a Kyiv Oblast prosecutor’s face every week. Most recently, the Security Sytnyk will be needed in recruiting hun- in politics. Independent National Deputy office in 2008 after seven years’ work. Service of Ukraine (SBU) accused the lead- dreds more employees, he told the Channel Vitalii Kuprii, formerly of the Poroshenko In 2011, he quit his post in what he cited ership of State Food and Grain Corporation 5 television news network on April 19. Bloc, said the president chose Mr. Sytnyk as “disagreement with the political regime of Ukraine, led by acting board chairman “It’s good that donors are helping us in because he’d be “easily manipulated.” of [Viktor] Yanukovych, the criminalization Valerii Tomilenko, of stealing $500,000 by this process, and not only with money, which Yet Poroshenko Bloc National Deputy of law enforcement bodies, curtailment of purchasing corn at inflated prices from a is not the main aid, but also expertise,” Mr. Serhiy Leshchenko said his inexperience is the fight against corruption, absolute unpro- European supplier. Danyliuk said. “That’s our American and an advantage, as it was for the Latvian Anti- fessionalism and collusion with the regime The biggest corruption scandal this year European colleagues. It’s a priority for them Corruption Bureau Head Aleksejs by the Kyiv Oblast prosecutor at the time.” erupted when Mykola Hordiienko, the former to select personnel and conduct training for Loskutovs, who told him he enjoyed politi- At this point, he joined a law firm whose head of the State Financial Inspection of those selected. IT systems will be estab- cal independence as a result. partners include Yurii Haisynskyi, whose Ukraine, accused Prime Minister Arseniy lished, which is very important, because we “I’m already being asked for his tele- son-in-law is Kharkiv City Council Chair Yatsenyuk in mid-March of protecting and have many bodies and they can’t even phone number and I simply don’t know it! Is (Mayor) Gennady Kernes, who is widely benefitting from corruption schemes that exchange information among each other.” No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 9 “Kharkiv – City of Ukrainian Culture” is topic of conference honoring Yuri Shevelov

by Illya M. Labunka The presentation by Dr. Yuri Shevchuk, lecturer of Ukrainian language at Columbia NEW YORK – A scholarly forum on one University’s Department of Slavic of Ukraine’s historically most important Languages, focused on examples of Russian educational and cultural centers, as well as aggression against Ukraine through the on one of its most distinguished intellectual prism of Shevelov’s life on the frontlines in figures was recently held in New York City. defense of Ukrainian culture. Presented by the Ukrainian Studies Dr. Michael Moser, professor of Slavic Program at Columbia University’s Linguistics and Philology at the University Harriman Institute over the course of two of Vienna, Ukrainian Free University in days, March 12-13, the academic event was and Pázmány Péter Catholic titled, “Kharkiv – City of Ukrainian Culture: University in Budapest, provided an in- An International Conference in Honor of depth analysis of the complex evolutionary Yuri Shevelov.” process of Shevelov’s adoption of a Given the fact that Yuri Shevelov was not Ukrainian identity. only one of Kharkiv’s greatest native schol- By focusing on specific linguistic, literary, ars, but also a renowned professor of Slavic theater-related and political aspects of philology at Columbia University for over Shevelov’s biography, as well as his mem- two decades, the conference’s inaugural oirs, Prof. Moser also demonstrated how panel was dedicated entirely to the extraor- and why Shevelov rejected both the Soviet dinary pedagogical, linguistic, literary, cul- and Nazi ideologies during the brutal occu- tural and administrative legacy of this giant pations of his native Kharkiv and Ukrainian of Ukrainian studies. Illya M. Labunka homeland by these two regimes. The conference’s subsequent three pan- Panelists of the Columbia University academic forum titled “Kharkiv: City of The son of ethnic Germans who spoke Ukrainian Culture – An International Conference in Honor of Yuri Shevelov” (from els were concentrated on three distinct left): Dr. Yuri Shevchuk, Prof. Mark Andryczyk, Prof. Tetiana Shestopalova, Prof. Russian, Shevelov probably realized early chronological periods (the Romantic, the Albert Kipa and Prof. Michael Moser. on that national identity – which is often early Soviet and the post-Soviet) in connected with linguistic identity – is to Kharkiv’s history as a leading center in the tive influence on its counterpart in Kyiv. In her retrospective presentation, Prof. some extent a matter of personal choice, as development of Ukrainian culture and UVAN’s numerous publications compelled Tatiana Shestopalova, professor of Prof. Moser underscored during his presen- identity – both past and present. More spe- Kyiv (i.e., the Ukrainian Academy of Ukrainian Literature at Luhansk Taras tation. At the same time, according to Prof. cifically, each periodic panel featured three Sciences) to undertake and publish studies Shevchenko National University, focused Moser, Shevelov concluded that this choice experts; one panelist provided his/her which would most likely not otherwise her attention on Dr. Shevelov’s multifaceted was not completely arbitrary, but instead expertise on the social, historical or politi- have seen the light of day. Directly and indi- interconnectedness with Kharkiv. based on one’s convictions. cal aspects of Kharkiv’s contribution rectly, the academy-in-exile dictated Kyiv’s By citing examples of Shevelov’s rela- “Shevelov ultimately adopted a towards Ukrainian culture, while the scholarly repertoire in Ukrainian studies. tionship with his native city on a physical, Ukrainian identity only after he had remaining two panelists focused on the Kyiv felt challenged and provoked by UVAN, psychological, spiritual and creative level, acquired an excellent command of the city’s Ukrainian literary and artistic lega- but it was UVAN which led the way.” Prof. Shestopalova demonstrated how Ukrainian language. As Shevelov reports, cies per specific period. As a world-class scholar dedicated to the Kharkiv played an influential role in and the decisive factor [behind such a choice] During his introductory remarks, Prof. pursuit of truth and integrity in academe, became such an indivisible part of was not the more or less successful Mark Andryczyk. administrator of the Shevelov set out to not only engage Shevelov’s entire life. Bolshevik policy of Ukrainianization but Ukrainian Studies Program at the Harriman Ukrainian scholars and professors of the For Shevelov, Kharkiv was the source rather the Bolshevik persecution of the Institute and lecturer in Ukrainian post-war generation at American universi- that drew him into what Prof. Shestopalova Ukrainian language and culture and the Literature at Columbia University, ties, but also to attract leading non-Ukraini- refers to as “a state of activated conscious- ongoing treatment of Ukrainian speakers as described the impetus that compelled him an scholars to “address the perils and ness.” Directly or indirectly, Kharkiv ‘underdogs,’” Prof. Moser noted. to organize an academic conference on potentials of Ukrainian studies from their became the subject of many of Shevelov’s Similarly, Prof. Shestopalova also had Kharkiv’s Ukrainian cultural heritage – two perspectives,” stated Dr. Kipa. As a result, articles, including his excursions to Ukraine earlier on referred to the term “underdog” events which occurred within the last 18 such eminent intellectuals as Dr. Zbigniew after 1990. when she cited Shevelov in order to exem- months in Ukraine’s second largest city, Brzezinski and Dr. Oskar Halecki had lec- Moreover, in a broader context, for plify the shock he experienced as a witness namely the violent destruction of a memo- tured at UVAN already in 1960. Shevelov, according to Prof. Shestopalova, of the barbaric Soviet attack on Ukrainian rial plaque honoring Mr. Shevelov on In addition, Shevelov was also well “Ukraine is the problem of his being and culture in the late 1920s and throughout September 25, 2013, and the beating of aware of the importance of academic existence, intrinsically connected to his the 1930s, which in turn caused a “shift” in prose writer and poet Serhiy Zhadan at a research and publishing. He considered beloved ‘irrational’ Ukrainian Kharkiv. The his consciousness. “Now Ukrainians were pro-Maidan rally on March 1, 2014. these endeavors as UVAN’s most important city discloses to him its Ukrainian essence… turned into what the English-speaking peo- “As far as stereotypes regarding Kharkiv tasks and this institution’s publications as a in the tragic literary discussion of 1925- ple define with the word ‘underdog’ and are concerned, I think people have under- significant achievement. Once again, by 1928 and the debates about the future of now – to retreat from that which I admired estimated the Ukrainian identity of the city. directly referencing Shevelov, Dr. Kipa Ukrainian culture.” At the same time in the ’20s would have been both a disgrace It’s a very specific Ukrainian identity. It’s emphasized how highly his predecessor though, according to Prof. Shestopalova, and a crime,” he had written. not an abrupt change and society is valued UVAN’s scholarly output: “They are “politically,” Shevelov did not consider As a result, it was precisely when the attempting to negotiate this change with formidable guardians towering in the Kharkiv Ukrainian, but “psychologically and Bolsheviks persecuted Ukrainian culture Kharkiv’s previous identity,” said Prof. defense of the Ukrainian political move- subconsciously” Kharkiv to him was that Shevelov gradually evolved from “a Andryczyk. “And with the current political ment and Ukrainian culture. Not due to Ukrainian. person of two cultures” into someone who, situation, it seems the fate of the city, at journalistic outburst, but based on truthful Thus, themes of Kharkiv, Ukraine and according to Prof. Moser, “fully adopted a someone’s will, could be affected abruptly facts and thoughtful analyses.” Ukrainian culture heavily influenced Ukrainian identity and indicated Ukrainian and, therefore, Kharkiv remains tense,” he First published in 1951, UVAN’s Annals Shevelov, “precisely because they were con- as his nationality in his Soviet passport.” added. are today considered to be its most signifi- sistently the subjects of his own existence,” When Kharkiv’s foreign occupation As professor emeritus at Muhlenberg cant English-language publication, under- emphasized Prof. Shestopalova. changed from Soviet to German, Shevelov College and current president of the scored Dr. Kipa. Undoubtedly, Shevelov’s Furthermore, it was the city of Kharkiv rejected the possibility of being designated Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in academic fortitude and vision greatly con- that Shevelov regarded as “a metonym for a Volksdeutscher, which could have trans- the U.S., Inc. (also known by its Ukrainian tributed to the Annals’ success over the Ukraine in its history and contemporary lated into considerable privileges, because, acronym as UVAN), Prof. Albert Kipa pro- years. In 1959, as he assumed the leader- situation,” based on Prof. Shestopalova’s according to Prof. Moser’s reference of a vided an insightful and detailed overview ship of UVAN, Shevelov initiated a new edi- academic research. quotation from Shevelov’s memoirs, he was of his predecessor’s important scholarly torial approach for the journal by dedicat- As a visionary intellectual with a keen not willing to “change his skin and soul.” contributions and administrative achieve- ing each volume to a specific field of schol- sense of the future, it’s interesting to note – In his presentation, Prof. Moser also ments as president of UVAN. It was under arship in order for it to evolve into an inter- especially when taking into account the underscored the fact that Shevelov refused Shevelov’s leadership and as a result of his national forum involving scholars from current turmoil in Ukraine – that Shevelov to employ the label “Jewish-Bolshevik fund-raising efforts that UVAN located and around the world for “the objective exami- “predicted new threats from Russia unless regime” instead of the former “Bolshevik acquired suitable premises in 1961 for its nation and elucidation of Ukrainian and Ukraine accepted itself and set out to fulfill regime” in his articles, as had been academic activities and archives, which East European topics,” added Dr. Kipa. its colossal modern potential of what he demanded of him by the Nazis. As a result, continue to serve as a permanent center of Finally, in summing up Shevelov’s UVAN called ‘unity in variety,’ ” Prof. Shestopalova in spite of the fact that he was in desperate Ukrainian scholarship to this day, according legacy, Dr. Kipa suggested that Shevelov’s continued. Shevelov did not believe in a need of funds, Shevelov did not publish to Dr. Kipa. administrative leadership style can best be conflict between Ukraine’s east and west, anything for months. By citing Shevelov’s proclamation on the understood by referring to the scholar’s and was convinced that the country should As the underlying theme of the confer- occasion of UVAN’s 50th anniversary, Prof. own memoirs, in which he mentions living progress only as a modern and united ence’s inaugural panel, the latest reassess- Kipa underscored UVAN’s direct influence and working according to “the second nation. “Ukraine to him was indivisible, just ment and celebration of Yuri Shevelov’s leg- on scholarship in Ukraine during its Soviet bench complex,”, i.e. setting aside personal as his being was indivisible from Kharkiv acy reaffirmed the notion that this was an period: “The very existence of the academy ambitions, receding into the background, and from Ukraine,” concluded Prof. and its publications had a major construc- but not completely. Shestopalova. (Continued on page 15) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17 Bravos for bandurists at Rochester concert

Vasiliy Baziuk ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Over 700 people from Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, N.Y., on Sunday, March 15, attended a concert by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus led by artistic director/conductor Oleh Mahlay. The performance in Rochester – part of the 2015 concert series “Brothers! We Shall Live” that presented music to the words of Taras Shevchenko – elicited long standing ovations and cries of “Bravo.” Also performing were the Slavic Pentecostal Church Vocal Group, students of the local school of Ukrainian studies and the Ukrainian Arts Foundation of Greater Rochester Dance Group. The concert was held at the Hochstein School of Music and was sponsored by the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. The event raised over $50,000 for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. That same weekend, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus performed in Passaic, N.J. (Friday, March 13), and in Stamford, Conn. (Saturday, March 14). No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 11

Cruiserweight Usyk stops Russian challenger for WBO title by Matthew Dubas stoppage came with 37 seconds left in the eighth round, after Usyk tied up Knyazev on PARSIPPANY, N.J. – the ropes and there was no response from Oleksander Usyk (7-0-0, 7 KO) of Knyazev after a strong attack by Usyk. Symferopol in Crimea, Ukraine, won by In defense of the WBO Intercontinental eighth-round (out of 10) TKO against Title, Usyk’s WBO-sanctioned fight saw Andrey Knyazev (11-2-0, 6 KO) of Russia on No.3-ranked (and undefeated) Usyk take April 18 at the Sports Palace in Kyiv. one step closer to a title fight against WBO Referee Mickey Vann stopped the fight after cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (38- the 29-year-old Knyazev showed no more 2-1, 26 KO) of Germany. Huck is scheduled fight left in him after seven rounds of pun- to defend his title against Krysztof Glowacki ishment from Usyk. (24-0, 15 KO) of Poland on June 12 in Most of the damage from Usyk came in . the fourth round with heavy exchanges Also that night in Kyiv, super middle- landed by the Ukrainian in front of the weight Maxim Bursak (31-3-1, 14 KO) won home crowd. Knyazev’s nose began to by first-round TKO (out of eight) against bleed more profusely after the fifth round, Chris Herrmann (19-6-1, 10 KO) of with Usyk landing lefts and rights at will. By Germany; super lightweight Mishiko NOCU the sixth round, Knyazev was covering up Beselia (10-0-0, 7 KO) won by fifth-round WBO Intercontinental Title champion Oleksander Usyk sports a title belt after win- more than throwing punches, and at times, TKO (out of eight) against Georgian Anzor ning against Andrey Knyazev of Russia at the Sports Palace in Kyiv on April 18. Usyk stepped back and let the Russian tire Gagebeli (20-9-3, 8 KO); featherweight Oleg himself out, while peppering him with right Malinovsky (15-0-0, 5 KO) won by fourth- of four) against fellow countryman Roman four) against fellow countryman Yevheniy jabs and right hooks. During the seventh round KO (out of eight) against Oszkar Fiko Mirzoev (2-11-0, 1 KO), with judges scoring Kondratenko (0-5-0, 0 KO); and super mid- round, Knyazev didn’t look like he wanted (11-11-0, 9 KO) of Romania; cruiserweight 40-35, 40-35, 40-35; super lightweight dleweight Petr Ivanov (3-0-0, 1 KO) also to be in the ring anymore, ducking and Serhiy Radchenko (2-0-0, 1 KO) won by Aram Faniyan (3-0-0, 0 KO) won by unani- won by unanimous decision against coun- flinching, trying to avoid Usyk’s blows. The unanimous decision after four rounds (out mous decision after four rounds (out of tryman Sergiy Shevchuk (0-1-0, 0 KO).

increased incrementally in subsequent bouts. Professional paydays: He made his pro Lomachenko’s sheer confidence debut in the U.S. on October 12, 2013, by impressed promoter Arum. It reminded him defeating Mexican Jose Ramirez in a fourth- of Floyd Mayweather, who Arum signed round . His bid to make history by after the 1996 Olympics and promoted winning a world championship in his second through much of his career. Lomachenko’s fight (March 1, 2014) ended with a loss by body of work in amateur , however, split decision to Orlando Salido. Lomachenko far surpassed Mayweather’s. Lomachenko shied away from engaging his opponent selected the fast track for his professional which Salido exploited. There was talk of career. The belief is he can accomplish any questionable conduct by the bout’s referee, goal he sets for himself. some dirty tactics by Salido and weight One area of expertise for Lomachenko is issues as contributing factors to the sport of fisticuffs. For the 27-year-old Lomachenko’s loss. On June 22, 2014, from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, trading punch- Lomachenko defeated Gary Russell, Jr. in a es comes as naturally as riding a bicycle. 12-round majority decision to win the The first time he put gloves on and boxed in vacant WBO featherweight title. He joined a ring was at four years young, a tourna- Saensak Muangsurin as the fastest fighter to NOCU ment in his hometown. win a world title, accomplishing the feat in Featherweight Vasyl Lomachenko get his gloves secured by a trainer in preparation Most people in the world are still his third pro fight. He handled his first title for his May 2 fight in Las Vegas against Gamalier Rodriguez of Puerto Rico. unaware of countries beyond the now torn defense against Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo of down Iron Curtain. Ukraine, Kazakhstan Thailand easily, scoring a knockdown at the Lomachenko and Usyk: ing four- and six-round fights. That’s non- and other nearby countries are bastions for end of the fourth round and an overall unan- sense. I didn’t need to be built.” soccer and boxing, not mixed martial arts imous decision. He injured his left hand in amateurs go pro (Only twice has a boxer fought for a and hockey. In Eastern European countries the seventh round and used only one hand The Ukrainian boxing team won five of world title in his pro debut. The famous boxing has a huge following. through round 12. [On May 2 Lomachenko the country’s 20 medals at the London 2012 time was when Pete Rademacher, a 1956 As a child Lomachenko idolized Mike (3-1-0, 1 KO) is set to defend his WBO feath- Summer , proving they U.S. Olympic gold medalist, challenged Tyson and Roy Jones Jr., not Wayne Gretzky. erweight title against Gamalier Rodriguez were: 1) the world’s top boxing squad, and Floyd Paterson for the cham- He was advised winning at the Olympics (25-2-3, 17 KO) of Puerto Rico at the MGM 2) Team Ukraine’s most valuable athletes. pionship in 1957 and got dropped six times was the most prestigious award in amateur Grand in Las Vegas in the undercard to the Four Ukrainians were heavily favored to win in a sixth-round knockout loss. In 1975, boxing. He went on to win two gold medals. unifying (WBC, WBA, WBO) welterweight medals at the London Games – five succeed- Rafael Lovera of Paraguay made his pro Winning another gold medal would not Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.] ed, winning two gold, one silver and two debut against Luis Estaba for a vacant add more luster for the Ukrainian, but win- bronze medals. and Vasyl junior flyweight title and got knocked out in ning a world title as a professional would Usyk boxer of the year Lomachenko (gold) were two of the five the fourth round and never fought again.) be considered a great feat. Despite having a medal winners to parlay their outstanding In October 2012 Ukrainian boxer Top Rank promoter Bob Arum had been phone-book-thick resume of amateur box- Oleksandr Usyk received the Best Elite amateur achievements into the beginnings interested in signing Lomachenko since he ing accomplishments, no promoter of profitable professional paydays. Men’s Boxer of the Year awarded by the won his first gold medal in 2008. The nor- believed he could make the jump from Amateur International Boxing Association Lomachenko chased mal game plan is a four-rounder, maybe a amateur to pro championship bout without (AIBA). The charismatic pugilist was one of six-rounder for the debut, and then he a hiccup. The curtain dropped on a great the stand-out performers of the 2012 boxing history would move up the way fighters usually amateur career with over 300 fights, while London Olympics. He was recognized for When Vasyl Lomachenko, the heralded progress. To do it differently there would be another rose on what promises to be a the Olympic gold medal he won in the two-time Olympic gold medal champion much criticism without having a pro fight. A great professional run. heavyweight category: “The southpaw from was meeting with promoters to discuss a willingness to fight a top contender for a Amateur achievements: Won the silver Symferopol in Crimea delighted boxing fans pro contract in the summer of 2013, he let minor title would automatically qualify one medal at the 2007 World amateur Boxing worldwide with his all-action displays and them know he wanted to fight for a feather- to fight for a world title, perhaps setting it up Championships, then gold medals at the his ‘Hopak’ dance celebration after his weight world title in his professional debut. for the second fight. This was the audacious same events in 2009 and 2011. He won Olympic Victory,” stated AIBA’s official As it turned out, Lomachenko had to wait plan selected for Lomachenko, who won gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics press release. Prior to his arrival in London for it until his second bout, a controversial featherweight Olympic gold in 2008 and the in the featherweight division and 2012 for the Games, Usyk and several of his loss to Orlando Salido. lightweight gold in 2012. To start his pro London Olympics in the lightweight divi- national teammates shaved their heads, “I wanted to make boxing history and to career he has fought at featherweight. sion. He defeated Han Soon-Chul of South leaving a small stripe of hair to channel the do that there was only one way – go fast and Delivering a title fight quickly enabled Korea in the final by 19-9. Lomachenko fin- custom hairstyle of Ukrainian Kozaks. show everybody what I can do,” Lomachenko Arum to sign Lomachenko without even pay- ished his amateur career with a record of Amateur achievements: Usyk won the told ESPN.com in early October 2013, ing him a signing bonus. Instead he paid 396-1, with the only loss in 2007 against 2008 European Amateur Boxing through manager and translator Egis Klimas. Lomachenko’s living expenses and a Albert Selimov, a Russian southpaw, a loss “I didn’t want to be like other fighters, fight- $100,000 purse for the debut, which he avenged twice. (Continued on page 12) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

rebels in eastern Ukraine. Viktor ation in the conflict-torn country. Russian tant past.” (RFE/RL, with reporting by the NEWSBRIEFS Muzhenko, in an interview published by President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry on April 18, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters on April 17, Reuters, Hotnews.ro and TASS) (Continued from page 2) said, “Regular Russian army troops are still “The participation of instructors or special- Rada resolution on Russia’s aggression including shelter, health and sanitation sup- in Ukraine” despite a ceasefire agreement ists from third countries on Ukrainian terri- port, food vouchers and potable water. The signed in February which ordered the with- tory, where the domestic Ukrainian conflict KYIV – Ukraine’s Parliament on April 21 two leaders welcomed efforts by the drawal of foreign fighters from the front is unresolved... could destabilize the situa- adopted a resolution “On Repelling the Organization for Security and Cooperation line. Russia has repeatedly denied claims tion.” It was unclear why Mr. Peskov used Armed Aggression of the Russian in Europe to negotiate permanent cease- by Kyiv and the West that it is arming and the term “third countries,” since Moscow Federation and Overcoming its fires in specific areas where fighting is still sending troops to help separatists who has consistently described the Ukraine con- Consequences.” The aim of the resolution is ongoing, and called on Russia to abide by have gained control of parts of the east. Mr. flict as a civil war and insisted all along that to establish the legal foundation for consoli- the terms of the Minsk agreements and to Muzhenko named the Russian army’s 15th it is not a party to the Ukrainian conflict dated claims against the Russian Federation stop the transfer of heavy weapons into Mechanized Infantry Brigade, the 8th despite Kyiv and Western governments in connection with Russia’s aggression Ukraine and massing of troops along the Mechanized Infantry Brigade, the 331st accusing it of active involvement. U.S. Army against Ukraine. The statement demands Major Jose Mendez, a brigade operations international border. Finally, the two lead- Airborne Regiment and the 98th Airborne that the Russian Federation: immediately officer, said the U.S. trainers would be “con- ers discussed Ukraine’s reform efforts and Division. He said he had “proof” that withdraw all units of its armed forces from ducting classes on war-fighting functions, as the vice-president welcomed the appoint- Russian regular troops had fought in three Ukraine and cease any support for terrorist well as training to sustain and increase the ment of a new head of the Anti-Corruption clashes in the east in February, including a organizations in eastern Ukraine; immedi- professionalism and proficiency of military ately release all hostages, POWs and illegally Bureau and encouraged the further imple- fierce battle for the rail hub of Debaltseve, staffs.” Troops from the same U.S. unit were mentation of rule of law reforms, including which is now controlled by the separatists. detained citizens of Ukraine; return the deployed to Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Ukraine-Russia border to joint control; anti-trust measures and judicial reform.” (RFE/RL, based on reporting by Agence Lithuania in 2014 to train forces there and (White House, Office of the Vice-President) France-Presse and lugansk-news.com) immediately return annexed Crimea and alleviate concerns raised by those countries Sevastopol to Ukrainian control; fully com- Kyiv lists Russian units in Ukraine Kremlin criticizes U.S. trainers’ arrival over Russia’s military intervention in pensate Ukraine for all damages as a result Ukraine. The Kremlin said on April 17 that of armed aggression; prosecute and punish KYIV – The Ukrainian army’s chief of MOSCOW – Russia has criticized the diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving all those guilty of planning, preparing and staff has listed for the first time some of the arrival of 300 U.S. paratroopers in Ukraine Ukraine’s conflict were continuing “at the implementing aggression against Ukraine specific Russian military units alleged to be to train troops from the National Guard, say- high level of foreign ministers” from and those guilty of committing war crimes fighting against Kyiv alongside pro-Moscow ing their presence could destabilize the situ- Ukraine, Russia, France, and Germany. and crimes against humanity. In the event of Meanwhile, about 2,200 troops from the refusal by Russia, Ukraine asserts its right to United States, Britain, Moldova, and appeal to the International Criminal Court Romania launched training exercises in to investigate the events from the onset of southeastern Romania on April 16 close to Russian aggression on February 20, 2014. the Ukrainian border in an operation called The resolution reads, “In the event of refusal TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Wind Spring 15. In a separate exercise by the Russian Federation to stop its armed or e-mail [email protected] launched this week called Atlantic Resolve, aggression against Ukraine, Ukraine’s the U.S. Air Force also deployed 12 A-10 Parliament calls upon the international Thunderbolt II aircraft in Romania. 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killing all 298 people on board, most of them Buzina was killed near his apartment block Competition Commissioner Margrethe NEWSBRIEFS Dutch. Last month, Dutch media reported on April 16 by two masked gunmen. Mr. Vestager said in a statement on April 22, that a metal fragment from the crash site Buzina, 45, published opinion pieces in “We find that it [Gazprom] may have built (Continued from page 12) matches a Russian-made rocket. Russia has Ukraine’s Segodnya daily newspaper sup- artificial barriers preventing gas from flow- to Moscow to participate in events marking suggested that the airliner was downed by portive of Russia’s policy toward Ukraine. ing from certain Central, Eastern European the 70th anniversary of the end of World the Ukrainian military. (RFE/RL, based on He ran in last year’s elections for a parlia- countries to others, hindering cross-border War II in Europe on May 7 and 8, but he reporting by Reuters, Agence France-Presse mentary seat for the Russian Bloc party, but competition.” In a statement on April 22, will not attend a Victory Day military and Deutsche Presse-Agentur) was not elected. The killing followed the Gazprom rejected the EU charges and called death of Oleh Kalashnikov, a former mem- them “unfounded.” It added that it “strictly parade in the Russian capital on May 9. In More remains found at crash site an interview with Russia’s ITAR-TASS, Mr. ber of Parliament for the Party of Regions, adheres to all the norms of international law Lukashenka said he will preside over a AMSTERDAM – Dutch investigators say who was found dead at his home overnight and national legislation” in the countries Victory Day parade in Minsk on May 9 they have recovered “many” more body with gunshot wounds. An Internal Affairs where it operates. Brussels has been prob- instead. Belarus has traditionally been one parts and pieces of wreckage after return- Ministry adviser to President Petro ing three main accusations against Gazprom of Russia’s closest allies, but Mr. ing to the site of the MH17 plane crash in Poroshenko linked the deaths, pointing out and found that the company imposes terri- Lukashenka has been critical of Moscow’s eastern Ukraine. According to April 22 that both victims had taken part in the Anti- torial restrictions in Bulgaria, the Czech policies regarding Ukraine. The Belarusian news reports, the Dutch Justice Ministry Maidan movement to counter the pro-West- Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, president, however, criticized politicians said in a statement that along with human ern protests in Kyiv that ousted Mr. Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia that include Yanukovych in 2014. “It seems the shooting who have refused to travel to Moscow remains investigators also found passen- export bans and clauses requiring the pur- of witnesses of the Anti-Maidan affair con- because of the conflict in Ukraine, saying gers’ jewelry, passports and photographs. chased gas to be used in a specific territory. tinues,” the adviser, Anton Herashchenko, that it is “an incorrect move” against “the The latest recovery operation began last Brussels has also found that Gazprom used said in a Facebook post. Russian President Soviet people and the people of Eastern week in Petropavlivka, about 10 kilometers other measures to prevent its gas from flow- Vladimir Putin referred specifically to Mr. ing cross-border, such as obliging wholesal- Europe, who we at that time liberated.” west of Hrabove, where most debris from Buzina’s death in a televised call-in show on ers in these countries to obtain the compa- Representatives of about 25 countries – the Boeing 777 passenger jet fell. Ukrainian April 16, describing it as a “political assassi- ny’s agreement to export gas. The second EU including India, China, Serbia and North officials and many in the West believe the nation.” (RFE/RL, with reporting by Reuters, finding concerns unfair pricing policy in the Korea – have confirmed they will attend the plane was shot down by pro-Russian sepa- UNIAN, TASS and Ukrayinska Pravda) three Baltic states – as well as in Poland and May 9 parade in Moscow. (RFE/RL, based ratists – who have been fighting Ukrainian Bulgaria – by linking the price of gas to that on reporting by TASS and Sputnik News) forces for the past year – with a BUK sur- Russian authorities indict Sentsov of oil. The third objection from Brussels con- face-to-air missile supplied by Russia. MOSCOW – Ukrainian film director Oleh cerns Gazprom’s activities in Poland and Dutch shift priority in MH17 crash Moscow rejects that explanation and says Sentsov, who was arrested last year by Bulgaria, in which gas supplies have been AMSTERDAM – The Netherlands says Ukraine is ultimately responsible. (RFE/RL, Russian authorities controlling Crimea and made dependent on investments in pipeline that, with nearly all of the victims of based on reporting by Agence France- accused of plotting terrorist attacks, has projects sponsored by Gazprom or by Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) identi- Presse and Newsweek.com) received the final version of his indictment. accepting that the company reinforce its fied, efforts has shifted to finding those Pro-Russian journalist killed in Kyiv Mr. Sentsov’s lawyer, Dmitry Dinze, told control over a pipeline. Gazprom has 12 responsible for shooting the plane down reporters on April 16 that his client had weeks to respond to the charges against it. over Ukraine last year. Dutch Foreign Affairs KYIV – A prominent Ukrainian journalist been charged with terrorism and illegal The state-controlled Russian gas giant also Minister Bert Koenders said on April 16, known for his pro-Russian views was weapons possession. Mr. Sentsov and three has the right to call a hearing with EU com- “Now that we’re very far with repatriation gunned down in Kyiv, a day after a former other Ukrainian citizens were arrested in petition officials in order to present its [of the victims’ remains], investigation and lawmaker loyal to ousted President Viktor May on suspicion of planning terrorist defense against the charges. It also can try to prosecution are becoming more central.” Yanukovych was found dead in the city. The attacks in the Crimean cities of Symferopol, reach a settlement during that period of The passenger jet was shot down on July 17, Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry said Oles Yalta, and Sevastopol. Mr. Sentsov is being time, through negotiations with EU officials. held in Moscow’s Lefortovo jail. The If the issue is left unresolved, the EU European Film Academy has urged Russian Commission can levy fines of up to 10 per- by part of Russia. President Vladimir Putin to explain Mr. cent of Gazprom’s overall sales, or order Turning... As the Ukrainian community absorbed Sentsov’s arrest. The signatories included changes in the company’s business practic- the news, many in the diaspora expressed Agustin and Pedro Almodovar, Andrzej es. In Kyiv, Ukraine’s state gas company, (Continued from page 6) concern that the full effects of the nuclear Wajda, Wim Wenders, Krzysztof Zanussi Naftohaz, welcomed the European European governments condemned catastrophe would not become known until and Daniel Olbrychski. In June 2014, prom- Commission’s move, calling it “an important Soviet authorities for not immediately years later, with the long-term effects on inent Russian film director Nikita step in safeguarding European energy secu- announcing the accident and for not being the land, water and people. The area Mikhalkov, who is known for his close ties rity.” A statement from Naftohaz on April 22 forthright with information about the around Chornobyl was feared to be unin- with Mr. Putin, and the chairman of the said it had “for years faced the detrimental extant of the disaster. The U.S. government habitable for decades. Ukrainian Film Directors Union, Serhiy effects of Gazprom’s dominant position in issued travel warnings for Americans not to Many forms of illness, including forms of Trymbach, also asked the Russian presi- both EU and Ukrainian markets.” It also said: travel to Kyiv. (Easter according to the cancer, have been attributed to the dent to release Mr. Sentsov. (RFE/RL, based “At present, Gazprom is refusing to provide Julian calendar was celebrated on May 4 Chornobyl catastrophe, but the exclusion on reporting by Interfax and Rapsinews.ru) Naftohaz with shipping code pairs, which zone area around Chornobyl has seen a re- prevents the signing and implementation of that year.) EU files antitrust case against Gazprom Phone calls to Ukraine by Ukrainians in birth in the ecological diversity despite the interconnection agreements” that comply the U.S. and Canada were unable to be com- contamination. Work by international orga- BRUSSELS – European Union antitrust with EU energy regulations and that would pleted, with The Weekly being told on May nizations continues to address these asso- regulators have charged state-owned allow reverse flows of gas pipeline deliveries 1 that this was due to the high volume of ciated health issues as well as contain the Russian gas giant Gazprom with abusing its “between Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and calls to the . remains of the nuclear plant within a dominant position in eight Central and Romania on the one hand and Ukraine on On May 1 the winds began to shift, and it sealed “New Safe Confinement” sarcopha- Eastern European countries following more the other.” (Rikard Jozwiak of RFE/RL, with was unclear where the fallout from the gus that is under construction and set for than two years of investigation. European additional reporting by Reuters and TASS) radioactive cloud would be dumped. completion later in 2015. Instead of hitting nearby Kyiv in the south, Source: “Nuclear disaster in Ukraine, Up the majority of the radioactive cloud settled to 15,000 feared dead,” The Ukrainian У глибокому смутку повідомляємо, що з волі Всевишнього in northern Ukraine, Belarus and the near- Weekly, May 4, 1986. 5 квітня 2015 року відійшла у вічність наша найдорожча МАМА, БАБЦЯ і ПРАБАБЦЯ. ment and business representatives partici- Top ministers... pating – in mid-July in Washington. св. п. He noted that many American compa- (Continued from page 1) nies are interested in certain assets in СОФІЯ ЛІЩИНСЬКА ЗАЛУЦЬКА and was getting gas at a very cheap price Ukraine if privatization takes place. They from Russia. “This is no longer the case,” include agricultural, engineering and Парастас відправлено у понеділок, 13 квітня 2015 року, в похорон- Mr. Abromavicius said. “We buy gas at a defense companies, among others. ному заведенні Muzyka Funeral Home. higher price than the average in Europe, “We certainly have friends here in the Похоронні Богослуження - 14 квітня 2015 року в Українській and Ukraine now has a status of being a U.S., very supportive, acknowledging the католицькій катедрі св. о. Миколая в Чікаґо. market economy.” early progress of the reforms. And we cer- “We agreed that the first step is the sus- tainly want to continue working in that Тлінні останки поховано на місцевому українському цвинтарі. pension of sanctions, and then to work on direction, so that both the Ukrainian people Залишені у смутку: removing them all together,” he added. and the Ukrainian business community, as дочка - Дарія Гірняк з чоловіком Богданом і родиною They also met with the chief economist well as the international community really син - Зенон Ліщинський з синами of the World Bank responsible for deter- starts to believe that Ukraine is a partner прибраний син - Павло Залуцький з дружиною Carole і родиною that they can trust,” he said. mining the business ratings assigned to прибрана дочка - Марта Матвиїшин з чоловіком Славком Ukraine and discussed what needs to be Mr. Abromavicius and Ms. Jaresko are two of the three “foreigners” serving as min- і родиною done to raise its current low rating before внуки і правнуки the cut-off date on June 1. isters in Ukraine’s government. Mr. сестра - Віра Качай з родиною Mr. Abromavicius said he also had a Abromavicius is Lithuanian and Ms. Jaresko meeting with the U.S. trade representative is a Ukrainian American. President братова - Ольга Сушко з родиною at the Department of Commerce, and that Poroshenko naturalized them before the ближча і дальша родина в Америці та Україні. they agreed to hold a U.S.-Ukraine confer- Parliament confirmed their appointment. ence on trade and investment in May in The third “foreigner” – Aleksandr Kvitashvili Вічна Їй пам’ять! Kyiv and a business summit – with govern- – is Georgian. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

pared by a team led by Mr. Dmitriyev pos- bly recognizing the self-proclaimed Continued confrontation... tulates two basic scenarios for Russia’s Faltering... Donetsk and Luhansk “republics” (Newsru. domestic politics in the coming years. com, April 18). (Continued from page 2) (Continued from page 3) According to Mr. Dmitriyev, more than Only 16 percent of Russians think that United Nations or European Union peace- 80 percent of Russians support Mr. Putin “manual management”; quite probably, it the hostilities in eastern Ukraine are over keeping mission with a stronger mandate – and his policy of confrontation with the condemns the ruble to a new plunge (Slon. or will be over by summer, and 24 percent which Moscow and the rebels reject. Both West over Ukraine, despite the present eco- ru, April 16). The Kremlin apparently clings believe that they could continue for many sides are using the Minsk 2 accords to dis- nomic and financial crisis, massive ruble to the belief in the forthcoming appreciation years. Whereas, 30 percent are certain that mantle illegal armed formations: The devaluation and runaway inflation. This of oil and refuses to acknowledge the fact Russian troops are deployed in the war Luhansk rebels have been disarming and support is a reaction to a presumed foreign that the “shale revolution” in the United zone (Levada.ru, April 6). Mr. Gerasimov arresting members of Russian self-styled military-political threat – a rallying around States continues to transform the global argued that the next “aggressive move” energy markets (Kommersant-FM, April 17). Cossack units that refuse to submit to offi- the flag and the chief. Hence, if Minsk 2 is from Kyiv, goaded on by “Western cura- Adopting a soothing tone and cutting tors,” could constitute a military danger for cial control. The Ukrainian authorities are successful, the fighting in Ukraine will end down on the usual acerbic accusations and Russia (Lenta.ru, April 16). The arrival of urging their various volunteer fighting and “the role of the foreign threat factor will diminish.” Mr. Putin’s approval ratings crude jokes, Mr. Putin stayed clear of for- U.S. military instructors to the Lviv region units to join the army or come under the will then slide, economic and social hard- eign policy matters except for a couple of for training Ukrainian National Guard units command of the Internal Åffairs Ministry ships may start to dominate public debate, acid asides about the U.S. desire to turn is condemned by the Kremlin as a “destabi- (top.rbc.ru, April 1). and mass protests could begin during and Russia into its “vassal” (Nezavisimaya lizing factor,” and violations of the ceasefire After early warmth and dry sunny days after the 2016 Duma elections and the Gazeta, April 17). This moderation was have, indeed, become more frequent (RBC. in March, the Russian and Ukrainian flat- presidential race in 2018 – when Mr. Putin more than compensated for by aggressive ru, April 17). lands have been recently experiencing a apparently plans to be reelected for anoth- rhetoric at the high-level security confer- Typically, such commentary by high offi- bout of bad weather with renewed snow, er six years to the Kremlin, until 2024. ence staged in Moscow, in parallel with Mr. cials is merely camouflage for Russia’s real ice, rain and storm winds – especially in The alternative scenario, according to Putin’s show (RBC.ru, April 16). Foreign intentions. But Moscow is unlikely to try to Donbas and adjoining Russian Rostov Dmitriyev, is to continue an armed conflict Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov, Defense escalate the conflict in the coming few Oblast. This bad weather could keep the in Ukraine (Donbas). “Defensive patrio- Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the weeks as the Russian armed forces are fields in the Donbas and other parts of the tism” and the present wartime propaganda General Staff Valery Gerasimov condemned going through the spring draft cycle. Even Russian-Ukrainian border region wet lon- will help keep Mr. Putin’s approval ratings the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s more importantly, Mr. Putin obviously ger than expected, prolonging the notori- high: “In an economic crisis, the population (NATO) enlargement and the U.S. ballistic wants to stage picture-perfect May 9 ous Russian “rasputitsa,” or spring mud could better accept hardships as inevitable missile defense system. The guest of honor Victory Day celebrations in Red Square, season. Rasputitsa turns Ukrainian and and focus its aggressive emotions and frus- at the event was Hyon Yong-Chol, the min- even if the list of confirmed foreign guests Russian flatlands and unpaved roads into trations on the external enemy.” Under this ister of the People’s Armed Forces of North is embarrassingly short. By mid-May, how- quagmires, seriously hampering offensive second scenario, mass protests seem less Korea (Kommersant, April 17). ever, these restraining influences will dis- war-making. probable and Russians may more easily While Mr. Putin was careful to include appear, and any sudden exacerbation of the The present wobbly ceasefire will most accept rigged elections that could give only terrorism, organized crime and xeno- economic crisis (the recent strengthening likely last until the end of the spring mud them an element of stability and presumed phobia in his list of threats to Russia, his of the ruble actually makes it more vulnera- season; but summer comes soon and, with security – the same old faces in power ministers concentrated on the threat of ble to a new collapse) could trigger the it the long months of the potential summer (Kommersant, March 31). “color revolutions” and argued that the U.S. order to launch a new military offensive. war season. The rebels have, time and It is highly probable that Minsk 2 will “has crossed all thinkable lines seeking to Neither Mr. Lavrov nor the top brass are again, expressed their dislike for the Minsk fail and the confrontation will continue – at pull Kyiv into its orbit” (Moskovsky apparently involved in the decision-making 2 accord, which has limited their control to least until oil prices begin to climb, as the Komsomolets, April 17). In this context, the on this crisis manipulation; while Mr. only parts of the Donbas. They may be Kremlin hopes they will. With a renewed reasserted pledges to build up Russian mil- Putin’s performance indicates that he is seeking a pretext to resume an offensive to flow of petrodollars, the Kremlin could itary might describe not a strategic com- briefed primarily by the Federal Security capture more land with Russian support increase social handouts to contain discon- mitment but a surge attempt while sinking Service (FSB) and is supplied mostly with (Interfax, March 17). tent, which in turn could increase consum- in a quagmire, because neither Mr. Putin news and analysis he wants to hear. Of course, ultimately, the decision about er confidence and induce economic growth. nor the top brass can disprove Mr. Kudrin’s His leadership style is turning increas- whether to continue to try to implement A continued and escalating confrontation point that economic backwardness is erod- ingly self-defensive and mistrustful of even Minsk 2 and gradually de-escalate the con- with the United States and the West seems ing Russia’s defense capabilities (Forbes.ru, the top elites, whose predatory corruption flict, or to renew the fighting and effectively to be Mr. Putin’s best insurance policy to April 16). curtails his options for playing a benevolent scrap this accord after a temporary wobbly maintain his ratings and power through the The obvious target for this surge is “father of the nation.” Peace just does not ceasefire, lies with the Kremlin. The rebels coming “lean years.” According to former Ukraine. Mr. Putin’s rhetoric about political work for him, and it remains to be seen know they cannot achieve anything on the deputy prime minister and financial minis- solutions to this crisis – the blame for how far he is prepared to go on the “hybrid battlefield without Russian aid and active ter Alexei Kudrin, the Russian economy will which he put squarely on the authorities in war” path. participation. stagnate for at least five years, even if long- Kyiv – was far from reassuring. He persist- Mikhail Dmitriyev, a well-known econo- needed structural reforms begin immedi- ed with denials about the presence of The article above is reprinted from mist and deputy minster of economics in ately (Interfax, March 31). Russian troops in Ukraine’s eastern region Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Mr. Putin’s first government (2000-2004), of the Donbas, and gave an evasive answer its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, is renowned in Moscow for the often The article above is reprinted from as to Moscow’s intentions regarding possi- www.jamestown.org. extreme accuracy of his social-political Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from prognoses, mostly based on focus group its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, research. A recent sociological report pre- www.jamestown.org. turn to less obvious places for the foot sol- Russian Orthodox... diers, including “among hysterical Orthodox activists” (Grani.ru, February 26). (Continued from page 2) DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF UNA BRANCHES OF CONNECTICUT Some of these are former priests, some announces that its es are in the United States, but because the of them had ties to the Moscow ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING current Patriarch (Bartholomew) is newly Patriarchate in the past and even enjoyed arrived from church positions there and its protection, and some are ordinary will be held on routinely refers to the Americans as “our Russians who have been swept up in the Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. partners over the ocean.” Therefore, nationalist wave in recent months. But all at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall Russkaya Narodnaya Liniya insists, of them present themselves not as nation- 569 George St., New Haven, CT 06511 Constantinople’s current activities are “part alists but as Orthodox activists. This dis- of American sanctions against Russia.” tinction allows the regime to suggest that Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are If anyone in Constantinople or else- the Anti-Maidan movement has deeper District Committee OŽ cers, Convention Delegates and two delegates where complains, the Moscow Patriarchate roots than is, in fact, the case. Moreover, it from the following Branches: and the Russian government can play inno- distracts attention from the fact that this Branch 12 - Homin Society - Hartford, CT cent and deny any role in spreading this group, like others, is the latest example of a Branch 59 - Ukrainian Sitch Society - Bridgeport, CT idea. But the Russian Orthodox activists are government-organized repressive group Branch 67 - Zaporoska Sitch Society - Ansonia, CT serving Moscow’s interests in any case. that the Kremlin can and will disown if Branch 253 - Ivan Franko Society - Ludlow, CT A more immediate threat comes as a things spiral out of control. Branch 254 - St.Peter & Paul Society - New Britain, CT result of recruiting Orthodox activists into The Russian government acted in pre- Branch 277 - St.John the Baptist Society - Hartford, CT cisely this manner at the end of tsarist Branch 387 - Lubow Society - Willimantic, CT the Anti-Maidan groups in Russia. East Branch 414 - Auhustyn Woloshyn Society- New Haven, CT European studies researcher Nikolay times, and it is quite capable of doing so Mitrokhin argues that these activists pro- again. As a result, following those who call All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting vide both some of the leaders and a large themselves “Russian Orthodox activists” is MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: share of the followers of the Anti-Maidan now one of the most important tasks for Gloria Horbaty - UNA Advisor organizations, and they have greater ties to anyone wishing to understand what Mr. DISTRICT COMMITTEE the police than they do to the Russian Putin and his regime will do next. Myron Kolinsky, District Chairman Orthodox Church. In a discussion of this Ihor Hayda, Vice- Chairman trend, the longtime specialist on nationalist The article above is reprinted from Bohdan Doboszczak Secretary and religious movements notes that Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Gloria Horbaty, Treasurer Moscow can only find a few prominent fig- its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, ures for these groups and thus has had to www.jamestown.org. 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The panel on the early Soviet period cov- inherent post-colonial dimension,” conclud- Studies; and Dr. Tanya Zaharchenko, a post- “Kharkiv...” ered such topics as the Ukrainian literary ed Dr. Hryn. doctoral fellow at the Center for Historical discussion of the mid-to-late 1920s in Dr. Myroslav Shkandrij, professor of Research of the Higher School in (Continued from page 9) Kharkiv during the policy of Slavic studies at the University of Manitoba, Economics in St. Petersburg, Russia. individual of staunch convictions who abid- Ukrainianization, Modernism in Ukrainian focused on the multi-level creative process * * * ed by his decisions once he reached them, literature and art, Kharkiv’s over-all role in Kharkiv by providing specific examples The conference was co-organized in col- no matter what the consequences, and was and achievements during the Cultural of the city’s dynamic and unprecedented laboration with The Ukrainian Museum in therefore true to himself. Finally, in direct Renaissance of the 1920s, as well as the cultural achievements in literature, art, the- New York and the Ukrainian Academy of correlation to this axiom, perhaps one of devastating ramifications of Soviet repres- ater and film in the 1920s. Each of these Arts and Sciences in the U.S. As a result, fol- the most poignant references that encapsu- sion and Stalin’s Terror in the 1930s achievements, at one time or another dur- lowing the completion of the panel presen- late Shevelov’s persona and essence can be against the intelligentsia in Kharkiv and ing the 1920s, according to Prof. Shkandrij, tations and subsequent discussions, those found in his memoirs, which Prof. throughout Ukraine. were the result of three distinct dimensions interested had the opportunity to witness Shestopalova cited during her presenta- Dr. Olga Bertelsen, a 2014-2015 post- or, what he referred to as three “revolution- an in-person presentation at The Ukrainian tion: “He preferred to remain himself; he doctoral fellow at the Munk School of ary enthusiasms.” Although certain aspects Museum by prose writer and poet Serhiy preferred to remain with the underdogs. He Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, of these enthusiasms still require further Zhadan titled “Kharkiv-Mesopotamia.” was proud of this choice because it was his chose Kharkiv’s famed House of Writers scholarly interpretation, they all shared one The standing room only audience was free, unforced, unconditional choice.” and its tragic fate as the focal point of her thing in common – avant-gardism, as “the afforded the chance to personally acquaint broader presentation on Soviet state terror pursuit of the new and visionary,” added itself with the literary works of one of Assessing Kharkiv’s role of the 1930s. Known as the Slovo Building, Prof. Shkandrij. Ukraine’s best and most renowned writers. Three scholars representing Canada the House of Writers was a co-op apart- At the same time, by citing a statement While Mr. Zhadan engaged the enthusiastic assessed Kharkiv’s geopolitical, literary and ment complex established by the Slovo written by then Commissar of Education public by reading excerpts of his poetry in cultural role before and during the association of writers that opened its doors Mykola Skrypnyk in 1927, Prof. Shkandrij Ukrainian, Prof. Shkandrij and the Yara Arts Romantic period of the early 19th century. in 1930 as a home for Kharkiv’s literary concluded that it was the third, Stalinist Group offered the listening audience Prof. Volodymyr Kravchenko, an alum- and cultural elite. Originally conceived as enthusiasm, in which the notion of the English translated excerpts of the writer’s nus of Kharkiv State University and current an oasis of intellectual freedom and artistic avant-garde became “twisted into some- publications. director of the Canadian Institute of expression aimed at forging a certain iden- thing infantile and robotic” at the height of “Serhiy Zhadan is important in all of Ukrainian Studies at the University of tity for Ukrainian intellectuals, the House of the Cultural Renaissance and Literary Ukrainian literature and he is especially Alberta in Edmonton, discussed the impor- Writers, according to Dr. Bertelsen, was Discussion: “The issue is not to discover important because he has always repre- tance of Kharkiv’s strategic location since soon transformed from a haven of creativi- and correctly build the link between cultur- sented Kharkiv,” articulated Prof. Andryczyk. the days of its establishment as a cosmo- ty to a structure symbolizing fear, mistrust al work and the economy but to now view “I think he has been very influential in mak- politan urban center of borderland culture and the “art” of surviving under state terror. cultural-educational work as the industrial- ing Kharkiv a city of post-Soviet Ukrainian influenced early on by Muscovy, Poland and “From the very beginning, the authentic ization of man’s brain, the industrialization culture. For the last couple of conferences I Crimea. At the same time, according to Prof. meaning of this building was very different. of qualified human material.” have organized at Columbia, I have fol- Kravchenko, “Kharkiv’s Ukrainian self-iden- For the writer it was an intellectual space in The conference’s final panel focused on lowed a series of academic panels at the tification was a widespread phenomenon which Ukrainian culture was being pro- Kharkiv’s contribution to Ukrainian litera- university with a thematically related cul- since the founding of the city.” duced, and for the state and the secret ture during the post-Soviet period, and fea- tural event downtown. Ending this confer- As the cradle of the Ukrainian police the building was characterized as a tured presentations by three panelists: Dr. ence with an evening of poetry by Zhadan Renaissance, Kharkiv was the city where nest of nationalist transgressions,” stated Tatiana Zhurzhenko, research director of has given the conference a real sense of “multiculturalism, multi-ethnicity and Dr. Bertelsen. the Russia in Global Dialogue Program at completeness,” concluded Prof. Mark polyphony constantly challenged the issue In addition, Dr. Bertelsen said that the the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna; Andryczyk. pattern of terror against the Slovo writers Prof. Vitaliy Chernetsky, associate professor For more information on the Ukrainian of any national identity. That is why correlated directly with Stalin’s national of Slavic languages and literatures at the Studies Program at Columbia University, Russian-speaking Kharkiv appeared to be terror in Ukraine. Furthermore, Dr. University of Kansas, and current president readers may contact Prof. Andryczyk at not the same as Russian Kharkiv,” asserted Bertelsen suggested the necessity to recon- of the American Association for Ukrainian 212-854-4679 or [email protected]. Prof. Kravchenko. sider the time period of Soviet repression By providing specific examples through- against the Ukrainian population during out his presentation, Dr. Serhiy Bilenky, a the inter-war era. More specifically, in her research associate in the Department of opinion, the periodization of contra-Ukrai- History at the University of Toronto, offered nianization should be dated to as early as a historical analysis of the political, aca- 1926 and the Great Terror in Ukraine demic and cultural rivalry between Kharkiv should be dated to 1933 (as opposed to and Kyiv as Ukraine’s two largest urban 1937-1938), “when the entire social base of centers of the 19th century. “Kharkiv Ukrainian society was destroyed, including University remained the most significant both the peasantry and intelligentsia,” center of Ukrainian studies in the Russian asserted Dr. Bertelsen. Empire and its academic milieu was much “Most importantly, an analysis of the cul- more liberal than that of Kyiv,” declared Dr. tural disruption which occurred in the Bilenky. 1930s in Ukraine helps us to better under- Dr. Taras Koznarsky, associate professor stand the current pernicious trend in con- of Ukrainian, Russian and Slavic literatures temporary Ukrainian society. I believe that and cultures at the University of Toronto, in the mid-1930s, the intellectual potential focused his presentation on Kharkiv’s role of the nation was irreversibly damaged, if as a leading literary and publishing center not lost – a negative condition for the of the early and mid-19th century. nation-building project,” concluded Dr. Following the establishment of Kharkiv Bertelsen. University in 1805, the city witnessed a In her presentation on the impact of proliferation of publications – “more than Modernism and the pivotal year of 1929 in 210 over a decade,” according to Prof. Kharkiv’s literary legacy, Dr. Halyna Hryn, Koznarsky. By 1816, the organizational editor-in-chief of the journal Harvard efforts and writings of such Kharkiv-based Ukrainian Studies, put forth the argument literary figures as Petro-Hulak Artemovsky that Modernism is the essential paradigm and Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko, among by which Ukrainian culture of the first half others, managed to produce a number of of the 20th century should be examined. “It important periodicals, namely: Ukrainsky is only with Modernism that Ukrainian cul- Vestnyk (1816-1819), the satirical journal ture enters in sustained engagement with Kharkovsky Demokryt (1816) and the West. This question was vital through- Ukrainsky Zhurnal (1824-1825). Although out the 1920s,” stated Dr. Hryn. Moreover, these publications were short-lived, they she asserted that Kharkiv’s literary and cul- did offer “a forum for local cultural, intellec- tural movement of the 1920s was a natural tual and literary endeavors,” underscored progression and continuation of various Prof. Koznarsky. avant-garde trends that had already By enhancing his presentation with reached their peak in Western Europe prior detailed charts that provided statistical to World War I. data on Russian- and Ukrainian-language By 1929, Kharkiv was not only a political publications of the said period, including a capital, but a mecca where a group of list of subscribers, Prof. Koznarsky demon- Ukrainian artists achieved an amazing strated how and why Kharkiv’s role in the accomplishment “by creating a completely establishment of “the Ukrainian literary modern cultural nexus by appropriating canon” paved the way for the city to be con- the Soviet Ukrainian identity in creating a sidered the capital of Ukrainian literature more attractive alternative to the cultural during the Romantic period. product offered by Russia by virtue of its 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Second annual Lemko pysanky workshop held in Yonkers by Mark Howansky YONKERS, N.Y. – The local branch of the Organization for the Defense of Lemkivshchyna (known by its Ukrainian-based acronym as OOL) on Saturday, March 14, conducted its second annual pysanka workshop in the downstairs hall of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yonkers, N.Y. This year, over 25 workshop participants practiced their Lemko “pysanka” (Easter egg) decorating skills under the guidance of OOL members and Yonkers natives Basia Barna Andrusko and Lesia Kozicky. They demonstrated the unique Lemko “drop pull” technique, whereby a pinhead is used to place a drop of wax on the egg and quickly pull the wax to the side, creating a tail shape. The numerous dots with tails are then arranged into various designs, distinc- tive to the Lemko region. The children’s table was particularly impressive this year, as youngsters created beautiful Easter eggs that Tracey Evans Kuzemczak rivaled those of their parents. The Rev. Kiril Angelov wel- The Lemko-style pysanky created by workshop comed the group and asked the OOL to make the Lemko The children’s table of pysanka designers. participants. pysanka workshop a yearly tradition, to which branch President Stefan Kapitula gladly agreed. the year. Its hallmark event is the Lemko Vatra festival, grounds in Ellenville, N.Y. For more information about the OOL is commited to preserving Lemko-Ukrainian cul- which will be celebrating its 15th anniversary this year on OOL or the Lemko Vatra, readers may visit www.lemko- tural traditions and sponsors various events throughout June 27-28 at the Ukrainian American Youth Association ool.com. Binghamton Ukrainians rally for Ukraine Nashi Predky group brings Ukrainian genealogy to life

Some of the participants of the rally for Ukraine near Binghamton University’s Anderson Theater. Aleksandra Kacprzak speaks at the Ukrainian genealogy conference in Somerset, N.J., held in March. by Lubomyr Zobniw Vladimir Putin’s propaganda. The occasion was the Russian National Ballet Theater’s by Michael Buryk a professional genealogist with Ukrainian, BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Seeing the exten- performance of “Sleeping Beauty” at Hungarian and Native American roots, and SOMERSET, N.J. – Have you ever won- sive advertising in the local newspaper and Binghamton University’s Anderson Theater Mike Buryk, a free-lance family history dered from which village or town your on TV stations promoting a performance of on Tuesday, April 14. researcher, writer and speaker on Ukrainian the Russian ballet, Stephan Wasylko of the This rally was cleared with the universi- Ukrainian family came? What was life like and Lemko genealogy and history. Binghamton branch of the Ukrainian ty’s Campus Police. As cars drove in in Ukraine and in Poland? How far back Nashi Predky has held three well-attend- Congress Committee of America said, “We through the main BU entrance, there were can you trace your ancestors? Why did ed conferences in the last two years on top- cannot simply stand by and watch as 11 large signs spaced about 15 feet apart. they leave, and what was life like for them ics ranging from archival sources in Poland Russians dance in our community, while At each sign, a rally participant waved to when they arrived in their adopted home- and Ukraine to DNA testing for genealogy. the killing of innocent men, women and the cars. Between some of the signs stood land in the United States, Canada, Western Past attendees have come from the New children in Ukraine continues and the individuals waving Ukrainian flags. Europe and elsewhere? York metropolitan area, Pennsylvania, threat to the very existence of a free and It was pleasant when the drivers slowed Nashi Predky (Our Ancestors) wants to Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Minnesota independent Ukraine increases as a result down, read the signs, honked their car offer a special place both online and in and Canada. This spring’s workshop fea- of Russia’s terrorist aggression in Ukraine horns or signaled back. Some BU students Somerset, N.J., where second-, third-, fourth- tured an overview of Ukrainian American and Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.” stopped, chatted and joined the rally. and fifth-generation descendants of history from a genealogist’s perspective, The Binghamton community had about The local TV and radio news stations Ukrainians can trace their roots, learn more and information on Polish regional archives. four days to organize a what was dubbed a covered the rally and interviewed Mr. about Ukraine and network with their peers. In conjunction with the center’s archivist Rally for Freedom, Dignity and Peace in Wasylko, a active member of the UCCA who The family history group is hosted by the Michael Andrec and museum director Ukraine. The goal of this rally was to show was one of the organizers of the rally, and Ukrainian Historical and Educational Center Natalia Honcharenko, Nashi Predky group support for Ukraine’s independence, sover- the Rev. Teodor Czabala of Sacred Heart of New Jersey (www.UkrHEC.org). The cen- volunteers are initiating a number of spe- eignty and territorial integrity, and expose Ukrainian Catholic Church. ter’s museum and archives have one of the cial projects. This includes an effort to help premier collections of artifacts and docu- Ukrainian churches in the U.S. digitize their ments in the U.S. relating to Ukrainian histo- baptismal, marriage and death records so Making contact with The Weekly ry, culture, and the Ukrainian American that these valuable sources of information Readers/writers who send information or queries to The Ukrainian Weekly are immigrant experience. can be made more available. In addition, kindly asked to include a daytime phone number and a complete mailing address. Since 2012, the center has offered ses- they hope to conduct a digital inventory of Please note that a daytime phone number is essential in order for editors to contact sions on Ukrainian genealogy at the center. prominent Ukrainian cemeteries such as St. correspondents regarding additional information, clarifications, questions, etc. In 2014, a regular program was established with the help of Michelle Chubenko Tucker, (Continued on page 18) No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

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You can also find much useful information Nashi Predky... and discussions on the Nashi Predky group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ (Continued from page 16) NashiPredky/. Andrew’s in South Bound Brook, N.J. Such information could be very useful for family Mike Buryk is a Ukrainian American writ- history researchers looking for extended er whose research focuses on Lemko and family members and distant relatives out- Ukrainian genealogy and the history of side their own local communities. Ukrainians in the United States. He is a Nashi Predky will hold its next full-day founding member of Nashi Predky, a conference on Saturday, October 24, in Ukrainian genealogy and family history Somerset. Online registration will begin in group. You can contact him at: michael. early July. For the latest updates, visit [email protected]. His website is: www. hwww.ukrhec.org/family-history-group. buryk.com/our_patch/. No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 19

April 26 Presentation by Adrian Bryttan, “New Rhyming English May 2 Lecture by Taras Malkovych, “Contemporary Young New York Translation of Taras Shevchenko’s Poetry,” Ukrainian New York Poetry: A Cultural Bridge Between the U.S.A. and Academy of Arts and Sciences, 212-222-1866 Ukraine,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130

April 26 Fashion showcase, featuring Olena Dats, Ukrainian May 2 Business expo, “Buy Ukrainian,” Embassy of Ukraine, Chicago Chicago Magazine, The Godfrey Hotel, Washington 302-273-4853 www.ukrainianchi.com/fashion May 3 Business expo, “Buy Ukrainian,” St. Michael the April 28 Fashion showcase, featuring Olena Dats, Ukrainian Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, 302-273-4853 Washington Federation of America, Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S.A., http://dats-dc.eventbrite.com May 3 Award banquet, with presentation of the Markian Etobicoke, ON Ochrymowych Humanitarian Award to the Rt. Rev. John April 29 International forum, “Ukraine: Finding Its Way,” Tataryn, Ukrainian Canadian Social Services Toronto New York organized by Maryna Prykhodko and Anastasiya Branch, The Old Mill Inn, www.canadahelps.org or Oleksiyenko, New York University, [email protected] 416-763-4982

April 30 Presentation by Juliette Milbach, “The Concept of May 3 Film screening, “The Guide” (Provodyr), Ukrainian New York Artistic Transfer Applied to a Rural Thematic: A National Women’s League of America – Ohio branch, Comparison of Painting in the USSR and the United Pokrova Parish Hall, [email protected] or States,” Columbia University, 212-854-4623 440-526-6863

May 1 Presentation by Karen Dawisha, “Is Putin’s Russia a May 3 Concert, “A Spring Celebration,” featuring the Vesnivka Stanford, CA Kleptocracy? If so, so what?” Stanford University, Toronto Choir, the Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir as 650-725-2563 well as Natalya Matyusheva and Justin Stolz, Humber Valley United Church, www.vesnivka.com May 1 Presentation by Adrian Karatnycky, “Conflict in Cazenovia, NY Ukraine: Civil War or Russian Aggression?” Cazenovia May 3 Book presentation, “Volodymyr Makarenko – Paintings” Forum, Cazenovia College, www.cazenoviaforum.com Chicago by Alex Demko and Jaroslaw Martyniuk, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, www.uima-chicago.org May 2 Hike and requiem service, Agapius Honcharenko’s Hayward, CA “Ukraina” (California State Historical Landmark No. May 5 Presentation by Victoria Saadat, “Addressing the HIV 1025), Ukrainian American Coordinating Council of Stanford, CA Epidemic in the Former Soviet Union: Methodological Northern California, 650-281-6927 or Challenges and Considerations for Research,” Stanford [email protected] University, 650-725-2563

May 2 Presentation by Askold Krushelnycky, “On the Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Chicago Battlefields of Ukraine: Life with a Volunteer Battalion,” advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Chicago Business and Professional Group, Ukrainian from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Institute of Modern Art, [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 No. 17

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Saturday, May 2 Russian Woodpecker,” which follows eccen- CHICAGO: The Chicago Business and tric Ukrainian artist Fedor Alexandrovich as Professional Group invites members and the he unmasks a Chornobyl disaster cover-up community to a presentation by journalist amid clouds of war and revolution. Winner Askold Krushelnycky titled “On the battle- of a Grand Jury Prize at the 2015 Sundance fields of Ukraine: Life with a Volunteer Film Festival, the movie takes audiences to Battalion.” Mr. Krushelnycky will share his the front lines of the current conflict perspectives on the situation in Ukraine and between Ukraine and Russia. Presented by the possibility of another major assault by the PEN World Voices Festival of Russian forces this spring. For the past year, International Literature, the event takes he has been embedded with various volun- place at the Crosby Screening Room, 79 teer battalions, most recently with the 37th Crosby St. For information see http://world- Mechanized Infantry Battalion from voices.pen.org/event/2015/02/27/ Zaporizhia, which is based in the southeast- ukraine-inside or call 866-811-4111. ern port city of Mariupol on the Azov Sea. A Tuesday-Sunday, May 19-24 journalist for more than 25 years, Mr. and Tuesday-Sunday, May 26-31 Krushelnycky has worked as a foreign cor- respondent for the Independent, the Sunday JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Sisters of Saint Times and the Chicago Tribune, and has Basil the Great invite you to participate in a contributed to numerous other publications. unique Icon Writing Workshop. Acclaimed The presentation, featuring photos and iconographer Father Damian Higgins, abbot video footage, will be held at 6 p.m., at the of Transfiguration Monastery in Redwood Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Valley, Calif., is presenting two separate Chicago Ave. Admission: $10. workshops at the Basilian Spirituality Center in Jenkintown on May 19-24 and NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific May 26-31. The workshops combine a spiri- Society invites all to a lecture “Contemporary tual and artistic experience, and appeal to Young Poetry: a Cultural Bridge Between the people of all abilities. As part of the experi- U.S.A. and Ukraine” by Taras Malkovych. He ence, participants write their own icon. is a visiting Fulbright scholar at Columbia Price is $425 for five and a half days of class- University, where he is researching modern es, including breakfast, lunch and all materi- American poetry. His poems have been pub- als. For more information go to http://www. lished in Ukrainian literary magazines and stbasils.com/spirituality-icons.html, call online, and have been translated into Polish, Sister Charlene, 215-780-1227, or e-mail English, German, Bulgarian and Russian. He [email protected]. A limited number participated in many literary festivals and is of spots are available, so please register as the author and compiler of the anthology soon as possible. “Snovydy. Sny Ukrayinskykh Pysmennykiv” Sunday-Friday, June 14-19 (“The Sleepwalkers. Dreams of Ukrainian Writers,” 2010) and the author of the poetry KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The Ukrainian collection “Toy, Khto Liubyt Dovhi Slova” National Association hosts Seniors’ Week at (“The One Who Loves Long Words,” 2013). the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. The program The lecture will take place at the society’s features fun and games, good food, a wine building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and and cheese reception, a banquet (Thursday 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional infor- evening, June 18) and two prominent speak- mation call 212-254-5130. ers daily. Cost for single occupancy begins at $590 per person. For reservations or infor- Saturday, May 9 mation call Soyuzivka, 845-626-5641 (space NEW YORK: During the conversation “On is limited). For information call 973-292- Ukraine From the Inside,” meet the team 9800, ext. 3071. Come one, come all. Guests behind the thriller documentary, “The are welcome.

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