Inside: l Ukrainian Heritage Consortium meets in D.C. – page 4 l Monument to Heavenly Brigade unveiled in Illinois – page 9 l Toronto festival attracts largest crowds ever – pages 10-11

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 $2.00 Foreign affairs minister of Ukraine Local elections held with visits Holodomor Memorial in D.C. lower-than-expected turnout Euro-Maidan opponents re-elected

by Zenon Zawada out reported by some polls, including Democratic Initiatives. KYIV – Exhausted by war, economic “The low turnout at the elections means depression and ongoing government corrup- Ukrainians believe in neither the govern- tion, Ukrainians turned out less-than-expect- ment nor the opposition. No one without ed to elect their local councils and heads on exception,” Serhiy Rudenko, a veteran polit- October 25. Tallies conducted locally were ical observer at the Espreso television net- still being registered by the Central Election work, wrote on his Facebook page. “The Commission on October 29 but observers absence of tangible reforms, the further were already drawing conclusions. decline in quality of life, the prolonged war As expected, the Solidarity Petro in Donbas – all this has already fed up Poroshenko Bloc performed well, finishing Ukrainians.” in the top two parties on most councils in Turnout was highest in western Ukraine western and central Ukraine. The youth- and lowest in the Donbas region, where oriented Self-Reliance party performed sur- several elections had to be canceled owing prisingly well, earning seats in the nation’s to what European observers referred to as six largest city councils. On the other hand, “excessive politicization” of the campaign EuroMaidan persecutors were re-elected and election preparation. mayors of numerous cities in southeastern Most notably, elections were canceled in WASHINGTON – While on an official visit to Washington, Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ukraine, including Kharkiv and Odesa. Mariupol, Ukraine’s strategic port city near Minister Pavlo Klimkin on October 16 visited the Holodomor Memorial, which was built Voter turnout was 46.6 percent, far the separation line with a pre-war popula- on federal land in the District of Columbia thanks to the joint efforts of the government lower than the 60 percent that was project- tion of 458,500. City election commission- of Ukraine and the Ukrainian American community. The dedication ceremony of the ed by experts such as Iryna Bekeshkina of ers announced on the eve of elections the Holodomor Memorial, designed by Larysa Kurylas, is scheduled for November 7. the Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Fund – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and as much as 74 percent potential turn- (Continued on page 18) Ukrainian National Women’s League of America celebrates 90 years

by Roksolana Misilo NEW YORK – The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America celebrated its 90th anniversary with a full house of attendees at a festive banquet held on Saturday, October 17, at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. This event was planned on the weekend of the annual UNWLA National Board meeting, allowing board members from around the country to participate. Upon entering, UNWLA members were welcomed with a specially designed commemorative 90th anniversary pin, while all guests were offered a blue and yellow “Slava Ukraini” signature toast. The banquet began with the official UNWLA prayer (offered by the Rev. George Bazylevsky) fol- lowed by the UNWLA hymn. The banquet’s MCs, Roksolana Misilo and Mariya Andriyovych, welcomed all attending. The official program began with UNWLA President Marianna Zajac’s historical perspective of the organiza- tion’s 90 years, as well as her reflections on why the orga- nization has been successful in the past and looks forward with optimism and ambitious plans for the future. Christine Syzonenko The permanent representative of Ukraine to the United The UNWLA National Board at the 90th anniversary celebration. Nations, Ambassador Yurii Sergeyev, was presented with the Princess Olha Award of the World Federation of Ukrainian cially in an artistic program titled “Letters and salutations UNWLA Branch 1, the organization’s very first branch Women’s Organizations. The UNWLA was the founder of the to us – about us.” The presentation was authored by which began this 90-year journey, and its president, Maria WFUWO and is an active member organization whose own UNWLA Vice-President Lidia Bilous, and performed by Lykhach, attended and simultaneously celebrated the members hold key executive positions in the world body. UNWLA members Luda Hrabovska and Alla Kutsevich, branch’s 90th anniversary. Ambassador Sergeyev was honored for his unrelenting efforts accompanied by violinist Marian Pidvirnij. Dignitaries from Ukraine, including Ambassador in securing Ukraine’s seat on the United Nations Security Honorary President Iryna Kurowyckyj as well as 10 Sergeyev and Consul General Ihor Sybiga, as well as many Council as a non-permanent member for the years 2016-2017. UNWLA honorary members (the organization’s highest community leaders and organization representatives, It was an evening of nostalgia, as nine decades of history honor, bestowed for dedication and service to the organiza- and accomplishments were recalled in speeches and espe- tion) celebrated this historic event with the membership. (Continued on page 15) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44

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The multi-faceted reality House resolution on Ukraine elections and will help significantly improve the quali- ty of its radio programming,” Deputy WASHINGTON – On October 20, the U.S. Minister Popova said. Ambassador Geoffrey of Italian foreign fighters in Ukraine House of Representatives passed H. Res. 348, Pyatt also spoke out strongly in support of “Supporting the right of the people of from the west (Sputnik News, March 10). Ukraine’s efforts to communicate with by Emanuele Scimia Ukraine to freely elect their government and In the words of some Italian volunteers Ukrainians living in the Donbas. “By helping Eurasia Daily Monitor determine their future.” The resolution reads in Donetsk and Luhansk, recruitment is Ukraine broadcast into areas previously in part: “Whereas the Russian Federation has The clumsy attempt, in mid-September, quite simple. Joining the rebel forces impossible to reach due to the destruction continued to engage in relentless political, of an Italian man to allegedly join pro-Rus- involves contact, via online social networks, wrought by Russia’s proxies, the United economic, and military aggression to subvert sia separatist forces in Ukraine’s eastern with “solidarity committees” based outside States is helping ensure that the residents of the independence and violate the territorial region of Donbas, reignited the issue of of Ukraine. Once in Donbas, recruits are Donbas have access to accurate, high-quality integrity of Ukraine; ...Resolved, that the Western “volunteers” fighting in this war- given a week of paramilitary training. Some news and information. It’s important that House of Representatives: (1) strongly sup- torn country. The would-be Italian combat- Italian foreign fighters told Italian media the Ukrainian government continue to reach ports the right of the people of Ukraine to ant for the self-styled separatist “people outlets that, in summer 2014, they had out to those living in separatist-controlled freely elect their government and determine republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk was been trained at a military camp near areas in Donetsk and Luhansk. These tools their future;(2) urges the administration to arrested by the Ukrainian Border Guard Luhansk under the supervision of Col. Igor and technology will be critical to Ukraine’s expedite assistance to Ukraine to facilitate the Service on September 19, and released a Girkin (a.k.a. Strelkov), the former com- efforts to respond to the information war political, economic and social reforms neces- few days later (Ukraine Today, September mander of separatist forces in Ukraine’s the Kremlin is waging against Ukrainian citi- sary for free and fair elections that meet 20; Il Mattino, September 25). east (La Stampa, September 15, 2014). In zens living in the east.” (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) international standards; and (3) condemns Italian fighters in Ukraine fill the ranks this training facility, they were given a uni- attempts on the part of any outside forces, U.S. expands Deutsche Bank-Russia probe of both warring parties: military units loyal form and then trained to use AK-47 including the government of Russia, its to the government in Kyiv and Moscow’s machine guns and hand grenades. They LONDON – The Financial Times of agents or supporters, to interfere in Ukraine’s proxy armed formations in Donetsk and also underwent psychological training to London newspaper reports the Germany’s elections, including through interference, Luhansk. In the absence of official num- face the hardship of trench warfare (Il Deutsche Bank is facing an expanded money intimidation, violence, or coercion.” Rep. Ed bers, journalistic investigations speak of Giornale, April 4). laundering investigation by U.S. authorities Royce, (R-Calif.), chairman of the Foreign perhaps half a dozen Italian nationals fight- For the most part, pro-Kremlin volun- into its activities in Russia amid evidence of Affairs Committee, stated, “Almost two years ing on either side of the conflict (Corriere.it, teers from Italy fight in the Vostok possible violations of international sanc- after the conflict in Ukraine began Russian February 12; Corriere della Sera-Sette, Battalion, one of the largest Russia-backed tions. The report says some scrutinized aggression remains a daily reality. ... February 20). These are relatively low fig- separatist militias in Ukraine; they do not transactions made by Deutsche Bank’s Unfortunately, elections can’t be held in the ures that, nonetheless, outnumber those of receive a salary, only room and board. Moscow unit allegedly involved U.S. dollars areas controlled by Russian-led separatists Italian fighters engaged in the Syrian war, Some foreign combatants, including at least and a former banker who is a U.S. citizen. because intimidation and manipulation make which is perceived as a more dangerous one Italian man, do not fight on the front- The newspaper says it is one of the first free and fair elections impossible. But the threat to Italy than the Ukrainian conflict. line, but help with communication and pro- known U.S. investigations of a Wall Street elections held in the rest of the country will Italy’s Ministry of Home Affairs stated in paganda, as well as humanitarian assis- company that has been tied to potential demonstrate that Ukraine is continuing to September that there were 10 Italian for- tance to local civilian populations (Il breaches of western sanctions against implement democratic reforms and that the eign fighters in Syria: five with single Italian Giornale, September 22). Russia since the measures were imposed Ukrainian people are determined to bring citizenship and five holding dual nationali- Italians in the opposite camp of the con- following Russia’s 2014 annexation of peace to their country.” (U.S. House of ty (TgCom 24, September 11; Interno.it, flict live in similar conditions. They fight in Crimea. It says the probe is focusing on Representatives) September 11). the Azov Battalion, an armed militia some $65 billion worth of so-called mirror Italian foreign combatants fighting for the accused of Nazi sympathies, which is part U.S. donates FM radio transmitters trades, in which Russian clients bought rebel movement in eastern Ukraine are all of the Ukrainian National Guard and under securities in Russian rubles through male individuals of different ages, often the control of Kyiv’s Ministry of Internal KYIV – On October 23, the United States Deutsche Bank’s Moscow office and then unemployed and in some cases with pend- Affairs. They largely operate around the transferred to Ukraine the first in a series of sold identical ones for foreign currency, ing convictions at home. Some have military strategic Black Sea port city of Mariupol, shipments of broadcast equipment to help including U.S. dollars, through the bank’s experience, while others lack any formal one of the hottest fronts of the war (Vice improve Ukraine’s technical capacity to London office. (RFE/RL, The Financial armed training. Their core narrative is that Italia, June 12, 2014). broadcast into eastern Ukraine. Deputy Times of London and Bloomberg Business) they are helping a popular resistance These pro-Kyiv Italian fighters are driv- Minister for Information Policy Tetyana Ukraine elections come amid recession, conflict against the “fascist” and “repressive” gov- en by nationalistic or anti-Communist sen- Popova received three FM radio transmit- ernment in Kyiv, to supposedly stop it from timents and can have links to Pravyi Sektor ters on behalf of the Ukrainian government. KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko faces perpetrating a “genocide” by indiscriminate- (the Right Sector), the radical ultra-nation- The transmitters will be provided to a test of his unpopular belt-tightening mea- ly shelling towns and villages in Donbas. alist group that gained notoriety in Ukraine Donetsk TV and Radio to broadcast into sures when Ukraine votes in local elections Foreign fighters from Italy are most following the ousting of Viktor Yanukovych. denied areas in the east. “The equipment on October 25. The polls, which will often members of ultra-leftist political Mostly, these fighter declare themselves donated today by the U.S. government will exclude the pro-Russian separatist east, groups (Il Fatto Quotidiano, June 11, 2014). Italian nationalists with a past in ultra- significantly enhance Donetsk TV and But exceptions also exist. One Italian citizen right-leaning political formations. They also Radio’s ability to reach a bigger audience, (Continued on page 12) who took up arms in eastern Ukraine share a common aversion to the United turned out to be a supporter of Lega Nord States, the North Atlantic Treaty (Northern League), an Italian political Organization (NATO) and the European party that advocates the secession of north- Union; some also openly criticize the he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 ern Italy from the rest of the country, while Ukrainian government. T U W another is a neo-fascist sympathizer. On this side of the conflict, the Internet An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., These individuals, despite their different is again the main means of recruitment. An backgrounds, fight together in the Moscow- a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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Other Italian fighters who promotes “Eurasianist” theories about reached Ukraine via the recruiting network Postmaster, send address changes to: the role of Russia as a bulwark against managed by Gaston Besson, a well-known The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Washington’s domination of the globe. French mercenary who fought in Croatia 2200 Route 10 Editor: Matthew Dubas Like aspirant fighters from other coun- P.O. Box 280 and Bosnia in the 1990s. All foreign volun- Parsippany, NJ 07054 e-mail: [email protected] tries, Italian nationals are encouraged by teers who join pro-Kyiv militias and armed rebel recruiters to undertake “non-linear” formations like the Azov Battalion have to The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com travel to the Donbas, so as to deceive the undertake a period of training in the authorities of their own country and those Ukrainian capital city and receive a salary in Kyiv. They usually reach the frontline of $200 a month (Il Giornale, July 2, 2014). The Ukrainian Weekly, November 1, 2015, No. 44, Vol. LXXXIII through Russia, first arriving in Rostov with Italy is trying to halt the flow of nation- Copyright © 2015 The Ukrainian Weekly a tourist visa and then heading across the als who go abroad to fight. An anti-terror- border to Luhansk and Donetsk by bus. ism law approved by the Italian govern- Prospective foreign militiamen for the pro- ment in February contains measures to ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA Russia side are discouraged from traveling deter Italian citizens from joining foreign Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 to the Donbas through territory controlled armed groups. It also allows the authorities and advertising manager fax: (973) 644-9510 by the Ukrainian government. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Looking West: Lviv models itself as Ukraine’s future by Katya Gorchinskaya It has only been 10 months since it Kyiv to Lviv to kick-start his latest project, one-man show. But the most frequent criti- RFE/RL opened its Lviv office, but the firm has the Creative Quarter. The idea is to develop cism is that it lacks a clear identity. already grown to the point that it must move an energy-efficient innovation center, “They have no ideology. Some of their Coffee houses buzz with the din of out- one floor up, which offers double the space. stretched over one and a half hectares, that laws are conservative, some are populist, siders. The streets are filled with the hustle Aside perhaps from the wooden moose can serve as a hub for research and devel- and some are liberal,” says Timofey and bustle of locals going about their daily in the middle of the room – a nod to the opment, culture and leisure in Lviv. Milovanov, an associate professor of eco- business. Living statues dotting the main information-technology (IT) firm’s Swedish Mr. Kenigshtein, an Israeli IT entrepre- nomics at University of Pittsburgh who square add a human element to the city’s roots – the office is indistinguishable from neur who was born in Ukraine, knows his recently attempted a comprehensive study medieval past. that of any other fast-paced, modern com- way around. He returned to Ukraine from of Ukraine’s main parties based on their Lviv exudes an air of a place that is going pany around the globe. Israel in 2007 and set up a venture capital legislative track records. in the right direction. “Anyone who has never made a mistake fund in Kyiv before making the move west. Mr. Sadovyi disagrees, arguing that The sight of soldiers drinking in bars is has never tried anything new,” reads one “Lviv today is in effect not only the most Samopomich shares the ideology of “[for- one of the few signs of the war simmering poster that hangs in the open workspace, comfortable place for living, but the least mer U.K. Prime Minister Margaret] on the opposite end of the country, some quoting Albert Einstein. problematic in terms of the mind-set of Thatcher’s liberal conservatism.” 1,200 kilometers away. Thriving tourism By all appearances Sigma Software tried people,” he says, stressing that it’s not “just Samopomich has also been reproached belies the economic hardship faced by something new, but made no mistake, because of the closeness of a [European] for cozying up with oligarchs, powerful Ukraine as a whole. And the city’s place when it set up shop in Lviv. “It was an easy, border.” businessmen who have monopolized key both in history and on the map – it lies just comfortable, and straight-forward entry,” He explains that the city differs from industries in Ukraine. Mr. Sadovyi dismiss- an hour’s drive from the European Union says Volodymyr Chyrva, a company co- others in Ukraine because it has no oli- es that suggestion as well. “Not a dollar, not border – give it a decidedly Western feel. founder who runs the Lviv office. “I expect- garchs, and boasts a healthy middle class a cent, not a hryvnia have I taken from any “I feel comfortable here, I love living and ed more trouble.” unified by a singular goal. [of the oligarchs] and I won’t,” he says. “I working here,” says Viktoria Bryndza, a The company also has offices in Kyiv, Election time know what it’s like to deal with [them]. Not young professional from Lviv. “Even the pro- Kharkiv and Odesa, but Mr. Chyrva says this only is it dangerous, it’s deadly.” liferation of tourists sort of strokes my ego.” highlights a key difference to doing busi- Mayor Sadovyi is trying to capitalize on While Lviv in many way stands out as The country’s GDP is set to contract by 9 ness in Lviv. “Compared to other regions, his and his city’s success. At the time this exceptional, it has not escaped many of the percent this year, but you wouldn’t guess it there is an understanding that there is no story was filed, he was running for re-elec- problems that plague Ukraine. For example, a by walking around Lviv. New restaurants need to help the IT sector,” he notes. “You tion on October 25, during local elections recent survey showed that 67 percent of city open every month, and posters advertise just don’t need to hinder it.” being held nationwide, and was expected to residents consider corruption to be a major new residential developments. win by a landslide. His party, Samopomich Open for business problem in Lviv – lower than in the capital, And while anger and disappointment (Self-Reliance), went along for the ride and where the figure stands at 78 percent, but a rise nationwide, the mood in Lviv is one of A decade ago, IT and tourism were iden- was polling well in many of the races it has strikingly high percentage nonetheless. cheerful confidence and joie de vivre. tified as the sectors of the local economy entered, particularly in the West. Some of the blame, as well as the suc- Often, albeit sometimes grudgingly, the with the greatest potential for growth. Mr. Sadovyi created Samopomich three cess, has been pinned on Mr. Sadovyi. city’s can-do disposition is attributed to its From virtually nothing, the number of years ago, when he realized that true suc- But as Lviv prepares to vote in new lead- mayor. people employed in the IT sector has cess could only be achieved through nation- ers, it is clear that the injection of new peo- Andriy Sadovyi became mayor in 2006 grown to around 15,000 – accounting for al politics. “My task and my ambition is to ple and ideas during Mr. Sadovyi’s 10 years after several unsuccessful attempts. He about 2 percent of the city’s population, create a powerful ideological party in in office has left the city with no shortage of inherited a city of 730,000 with decaying according to Stepan Veselovskyi, a leading Ukraine, because you can only build a pow- ambitious young minds to help shape its industry and infrastructure, where water figure in the local IT community. erful ideological country with the help of future. supply was limited in many areas to just a The sector generates an estimated $280 such a force,” he tells RFE/RL. Mr. Veselovskyi, the 27-year-old head of couple hours a day. million – $300 million in annual turnover, The party did spectacularly well in its IT Cluster, ran for City Council this year. He He teamed up with businessmen and says Mr. Veselovskyi, head of Lviv IT Cluster. first parliamentary elections last fall, win- says there are plenty of people who, like intellectuals to create a strategy for his city Most are outsourcing companies, but some ning 33 seats in Ukraine’s 450-seat legisla- him, want to achieve more. through 2025. The aim was to turn Lviv are product developers. The local arm of ture and becoming a part of the pro-presi- “We realized that we set our goals too into a city “open to the world and friendly Gameloft, a French gaming giant, shares the dential coalition. It hopes to repeat its suc- low,” he says, before adding with a laugh: “It to the people,” and there was no question same floor as Sigma, for example. cess in local polls, including the capital, was a terrible disappointment. We have to that it would be a long road. Jobs in tourism and related service sec- Kyiv, where it could become the second- or dream bigger.” tors have increased by 30,000 in the past third-biggest faction in the local council. A city transformed few years, according to the city govern- The party, however, is experiencing Copyright 2015, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted On recent Wednesday afternoon, while ment’s estimates. By contrast, unemploy- many growing pains. It recently expelled with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ the rest of the country celebrated a national ment has grown nationwide since 2013, some key members from its ranks for fail- Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, holiday, a handful of programmers busily and hovers at around 10 percent this year, ing to vote against changes to the Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see tapped away behind their desks at Sigma according to the central statistics agency. Constitution of Ukraine suggested by the http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-lviv- Software. Ilia Kenigshtein moved this year from president. Samopomich has been called a elections-model-of-future/27323230.html).

Quotable notes Helsinki Commission hearing focuses “…what we’re seeing is an old alternative ideology re-emerging – an ideology that targets not only the tools of democracy but also its very norms. It suggests democratic values lead to violence and disorder, and people are better off and societies are more on Russia’s abuses of the rule of law stable with the strong-arm of centralized power and the safety blanket of control. WASHINGTON – At a Congressional hear- not only clearly violate this commitment, “The people who profess this idea would have us believe that encouraging politi- ing on October 21, the U.S. Commission on but also every guiding principle of the 1975 cal competition, supporting changes in leadership, allowing people to write and say Security and Cooperation in Europe, also Helsinki Final Act. It appears these are not anything they want destabilizes fragile societies. … known as the Helsinki Commission, spot- isolated instances. In recent years, Russia “They would have us believe that the separatism in eastern Ukraine was a real lighted the many recent violations of the appears to have violated, undermined, dis- phenomenon, rather than an invention – a reverse Maidan engineered by President rule of law committed by the Russian gov- regarded, or even disavowed fundamental [Vladimir] Putin to justify the brazen occupation and violent rule of Crimea and parts ernment. and binding arms control commitments,” of eastern Ukraine and undermine the right of Ukraine’s citizens – and no one else – “Forty years after the signing of the Rep. Smith continued. to determine their country’s future. Helsinki Final Act, we face a set of challeng- He said he also questions “Russia’s OSCE “We don’t hear these arguments just from bullies standing on the dais of the U.N. es with Russia, a founding member of the commitment to develop free, competitive General Assembly, but from proxy regimes and local leaders across the world who organization, that mirror the concerns that markets that respect international dispute sow distrust, fear and hate masked as legitimate skepticism and debate. And this is gave rise to the Helsinki Final Act,” said arbitration mechanisms” and cited recent not just an academic dispute. Those who are acting on these ideas are actually Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Chris government actions that “demonstrate upending the international order. … Smith (R-N.J.), who called the hearing. Russia’s readiness to abuse its laws and “When students, business owners, veterans and grandmothers endured the freez- “At stake is the hard-won trust between judicial system to limit individual freedoms ing cold on the Maidan to demand an end to corruption and insist that their leaders members, now eroded to the point that both within and beyond its borders.” make good on promises, President Putin invaded their country to make their demo- armed conflict rages in the OSCE region. Witness testimony highlighted case cratic experiment fail because it was a threat to his own experiment. The question is open whether the principles studies corresponding to each of the three “And now in Syria, we see that Russia has gone to war to bolster an authoritarian continue to bind the Russian government dimensions of comprehensive security regime that is brutalizing its own citizens and attracting the world’s worst terrorists with other states in a common understand- established by the Organization for – ensuring more suffering, more refugee flight and more space for Daesh [ISIS]. … ing of what the rule of law entails,” he said. Security and Cooperation in Europe – Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, speaking on the topic “U.S. Democracy “Russia’s annexation of Crimea and sub- Support: 2016 and Beyond” at Freedom House in Washington on October 14. sequent intervention in the Donbas region (Continued on page 16) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44 Ukrainian Heritage Consortium meets in Washington

by Andrew Fedynsky WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian Heritage Consortium of North America (UHCNA) held its fourth conference in Washington at the Library of Congress on September 18-20. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), chair of the Congressional Caucus on Ukraine and the conference’s key- note speaker, put the work of museums and cultural insti- tutions into context. If you don’t know your past, it’s hard to craft a future, she underscored. Referring to her family’s roots in Ukraine, she offered accounts of her own startling discoveries of diaries, oral history projects and other valu- able documentation. Rep. Kaptur commended the UHCNA participants for their work, emphasizing how important it is for Americans to collect and preserve the record of Ukrainian culture and immigration to America. This is a critical element in America’s history that has a major influence on our coun- try’s policies today, she noted, adding that this aspect is neglected by mainstream cultural and political policymak- ers. The conference participants are providing an invalu- Anna Whittington able service to Ukraine and America, Rep. Kaptur stated. Members of the Ukrainian Heritage Consortium of North America in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. She offered suggestions on how to make the Ukrainian story more prominent and pledged to continue her own Dobczansky, senior cataloguing specialist at the Germanic Other presentations at the LC included Larisa Pastuchiv efforts in that regard. Her keynote address and the confer- and Slavic Division of the Library of Congress (LC) and a on copyright law, Mr. Dobczansky’s presentation of the ence proceedings were covered by the Voice of America. long-time cultural leader in the Greater Washington Ukrainian ephemera collection from the Euro-Maidan, UHCNA is an umbrella group of Ukrainian American Ukrainian community who called on the resources of the Cathy Kerst and Andrew Cassidy-Amstutz on military vet- museums and cultural institutions that has been meeting LC Professional Visitors Outreach Program. erans’ oral history and ethnic collections in the American regularly since Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum-Archives Participants included Olha Aleksic of the Harvard Folklife Center, and Brett Carnell on digitizing visual mate- organized the inaugural conference in 2011 to exchange Ukrainian Research Institute Library; Mirko Pylyshenko, rials in the Prints and Photographs Division. information and coordinate exhibit and collections policy. community activist and private collector from Rochester, On Saturday, September 19, the UHCNA met at the Subsequent meetings were organized by the Stamford N.Y.; Ostap Kin of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in New Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine (even as a banner was Ukrainian Museum and Library (2012) and the Ukrainian York; Natalia Honcharenko, Michael Andrec and Larissa being hung to welcome the visit of Pope Francis) to present National Museum in Chicago (2013). There was no meet- Bulya of the Ukrainian Historical and Education Center in reports on activities over the past two years. The Saturday ing in 2014 because of the urgent need to focus on the South Bound Brook, N.J.; Chryzanta Hentisz and Maria and Sunday sessions were hosted by the shrine’s Library. Euro-Maidan and subsequent events. Rewakowicz of The Ukrainian Museum in New York; The general impression was that a small number of dedi- This year’s conference was organized by Jurij Lubow Wolynetz of the Ukrainian Museum and Library of cated activists have been doing an enormous amount of Stamford, Conn.; Aniza Kraus and Andrew Fedynsky of the work to collect, preserve, display and digitize unique and Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland; Lydia Tkaczuk priceless collections. In an informal survey, Ms. Klimchak and Maria Klimchak of the Ukrainian National Museum in reported that the participants present had contributed Chicago; and Taras Zvir of the Mullen Library at The more than 250 years of service. Mr. Fedynsky quipped: Catholic University of America. “How much is that at $25 an hour?” The program included an informative session with Sara- It was gratifying that UHCNA members were able to Joelle Clark, Laura Ivanov and Jaime Monllor from the report not only on the exchange of information and good United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, who informed wishes, but also cooperation on exhibits and projects. In con- UHCNA members about the International Tracing Service nection with the conference, participants visited the that the museum operates. They put out a plea to the group Holodomor Memorial to be dedicated on November 7 and to contribute stories of Ukrainian victims of Nazi aggres- the 13th Washington Ukrainian Festival on the grounds of St. sion to their archives, as well as the stories of Ukrainian Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, Md. slave laborers in Germany’s World War II economy and the The conference concluded on Sunday, September 20, huge refugee wave that ended up in the post-war displaced with breakfast and a wrap-up session at the Ukrainian persons (DP) camps run by the United Nations Relief and Catholic National Shrine, followed by a divine liturgy. Rehabilitation Administration. Their presentation was UHCNA participants agreed to meet in October 2016 for especially poignant because it featured DP-era documents their fifth conference, which will be jointly sponsored by the Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks with Maria Klimchak of and photos of Bohdan Kantor, a conference participant and Ukrainian Historical and Education Center in South Bound Chicago’s Ukrainian National Museum. Library of Congress staff member. Brook, N.J., and The Ukrainian Museum in New York. Ukrainian Canadian Congress congratulates Trudeau and Liberal Party on election win UCC OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress on October 20 congratulated Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada for the results of the 2015 Canadian feder- al election. “On behalf of Canada’s 1.3 million Ukrainian Canadian community, I congratulate Mr. Trudeau on his election as prime minister and all the members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons,” stated UCC National President Paul Grod. “We were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister-designate Trudeau last week. Mr. Trudeau made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that Ukraine will remain a top foreign policy priority for a Liberal government under UCC his leadership. Mr. Trudeau’s strong statements in support of At a pre-election meeting of Liberal Party candidates with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (from left) are: James Ukraine and opposition to Russia’s aggression leave no Maloney, Arif Virani, Justin Trudeau, UCC President Paul Grod, Chrystia Freeland, UCC Vice-President Renata doubt that his government will strongly support Ukraine. I Roman and Borys Wrzesnewskyj. (All the candidates were elected.) look forward to working with Mr. Trudeau and his govern- ment, in addressing key issues of importance to the served Canada with distinction and remains a strong and (Winnipeg South, Manitoba); Mary Ann Mihychuk, Liberal Ukrainian Canadian community,” Mr. Grod noted. vocal supporter of Ukraine,” the UCC commented. (Kildonan-St. Paul, Manitoba); James Bezan, Conservative The UCC also expressed congratulations to all the candi- Among the Members of Parliament elected in the October (Selkirk-Interlake, Manitoba); Rona Ambrose, Conservative dates from coast to coast to coast who sought public office 19 elections, more than 10 are of Ukrainian heritage. The 10 (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alberta); Jim Eglinski, and recognized the many thousands of volunteers who confirmed MPs of Ukrainian descent are: Julie Dzerowicz, Conservative (Yellowhead, Alberta); Mark Warawa, dedicated their time to Canada’s democratic process. Liberal (Davenport, Ontario); Chrystia Freeland, Liberal Conservative (Langley-Aldergrove, British Columbia). “Thank you to Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his (University-Rosedale, Ontario); Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Liberal The UCC noted that it remains committed to working leadership and dedication during his almost 10 years of (Etobicoke Center, Ontario); Kyle Peterson, Liberal with elected officials from all parties on issues of impor- service. Prime Minister Harper together with his team (Newmarket-Aurora, Ontario); Terry (Taras) Duguid, Liberal tance to the Ukrainian Canadian community. No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM National University of Ostroh Academy leaders pay a visit to UNA Home Office

Lev Khmelkovsky PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Three representatives of the sity, met with UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj and then cal rehabilitation to participants of the war in Ukraine’s National University of Ostroh Academy in Rivne vis- showed a film about the university to UNA officers and east and new construction on the university campus. In ited the Ukrainian National Association’s Home Office on employees, including the staffs of Svoboda and The the photo above: Rector Pasichnyk and Dr. Balashov October 12. Rector Ihor Pasichnyk, Dr. Eduard Balashov, Ukrainian Weekly. Dr. Pasichnyk also told the gather- during their meeting with the UNA president. Below: Dr. head of the school’s foreign relations department, and ing about the latest developments at Ostroh Academy, Pasichnyk presents a certificate of recognition to Mr. Dr. Leonid Yakobchuk, honorary professor at the univer- including a new program aimed at providing psychologi- Kaczaraj for the UNA’s support of the university. Mission Young UNA’ers Statement

The Ukrainian National Association exists: • to promote the principles of fraternalism; • to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian heritage and culture; and • to provide quality financial services and products to its mem- bers. As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Association reinvests its earnings for the bene- fit of its members and the Valerie Gavdanovich, daughter of Bogdan Jr. and Iryna Nola Nagy, daughter of Tiffany Bowen and Matthew Gavdanovich of Edison, N.J., is a new member of UNA Nagy of Pittsburgh, is a new member of UNA Branch Ukrainian community. Branch 234. She was enrolled by her grandparents 96. She was enrolled by her grandparents Randy and Bodgan and Liliya Gavdanovich. Silvia Nagy.

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The Ukrainian Weekly The forgotten war: A view from Ukraine’s frontlines Why Facebook? Many of our readers and subscribers are aware that The Ukrainian Weekly has a page on Facebook. And many of them have liked us on Facebook. We are proud to say that, as of the writing of this editorial, the number of “likes” for our page was 3,891 Not too shabby! The Ukrainian Weekly joined Facebook on July 10, 2012. By the end of 2012 we had 510 likes for our page, and now we are close to 4,000 – a milestone we hope to achieve (and surpass) soon. What we do on Facebook differs greatly from what we offer on the pages of our newspaper. On Facebook, The Ukrainian Weekly gives regu- lar updates from our editorial offices, including previews of what to expect in upcoming issues; lets our friends know when a new issue becomes available online; allows visitors to take a look at our latest front page; and shares interesting stories from a variety of sources. Just in the past week, for example, we shared: an insightful opinion piece by for- mer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul headlined “The Myth of Putin’s Strategic Genius” that appeared on the op-ed page of The New York Times; news about Ukraine’s internally displaced persons by the congressionally funded United States Institute for Peace (which as is noted on the USIP’s website is “an indepen- dent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress to increase the nation’s capacity to manage international conflict without violence”); a Reuters news service news story on how the ceasefire in Ukraine’s east has made it possible for volunteers to bring home the remains of soldiers killed in action; a New York Times story about life in Mariupol headlined “Sounds of War Recede to Background in an Eastern Ukraine City”; a disturbing story from The Guardian about how images of Joseph Stalin are appearing in areas held by the Russian-backed militants in the Ihor Kozak meets Ukrainian special forces on the frontlines near Mariupol. Donbas; and a story from the Religious Information Service of Ukraine about Pope Francis telling Patriarch Sviatoslav of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church that by Ihor Kozak cally joined volunteer battalions. Today it’s “Ukraine is in my heart and will always remain there.” hard to recognize the same soldiers, who For a brief moment, it felt like déjà vu. As On our Facebook page we regularly share news from The Washington Post, Radio gained experience and are battle-hardened Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the journals World Affairs, Foreign Affairs and an officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, members of the regular forces. Foreign Policy, as well as posts by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, information from the U.S. I had visited several hot spots, witnessing These troops are better equipped and State Department, statements by government officials, commentaries and analyses my share of misery and destruction. Now I trained as well, thanks to support from the by noteworthy experts, and so much more. What is particularly significant about our was in the Donbas, the war-torn region of U.S. and Canadian governments in part. But Facebook page is that we share breaking news as soon as we learn about it, whether eastern Ukraine. they “still have a long way to go to become from our own sources or others. A most recent example was the news that Ukraine Since its independence in 1991, Ukraine a first-class modern military force,” Natan had been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security has struggled to shed its Soviet colonial points out. Council for the 2016-2017 term. (Our regular issue later provided updated and past and the remaining vestiges of Russian Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine remains expanded information on this development.) domination. It seeks to join Europe and the the world’s biggest geopolitical threat, The Facebook page has also served as a useful tool to rally our community to world of free nations. The Euro-Maidan’s according to the U.S. secretary of defense action on important issues. At the end of 2014, for instance, there was a big push to Revolution of Dignity transformed the and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. get both houses of the U.S. Congress to pass the Ukraine Freedom Support Act. Just country by removing a corrupt dictator and It’s hard to disagree. Russian President one post on The Weekly’s Facebook page reached 3,292 people and was shared 89 bringing to power a government commit- Putin’s performance at the U.N. General times. And there were many more posts on this issue by us and others. ted to anchoring Ukraine firmly within the Assembly in late September demonstrates Indeed, we’ve seen that very many of our Facebook friends share our posts with Euro-Atlantic community. that he has not been swayed by the sanc- their friends. And that is as it should be. Thank you for reading and sharing! Thank Russia responded by resorting to war. It tions imposed by the West or political isola- you for caring. But here are some pertinent questions: How many of our followers officially annexed Crimea, and then de facto tion. on Facebook support the newspaper that makes it all possible? Simply put: without invaded portions of eastern Ukraine. While things have been relatively quiet The Ukrainian Weekly newspaper, there would not be a Ukrainian Weekly Facebook Eighteen months later, entire villages and on the frontlines since September 1, page. And how many realize that what is on Facebook is not what is in our newspa- cities have been destroyed, almost 8,000 per, which is available in both print and online editions? Ukrainian field commanders are convinced lives have been lost, and another 30,000 The Ukrainian Weekly may be read online in two ways: as a PDF of each issue that it will not last. have been wounded. More than 1.5 million (which looks exactly like the printed edition) or by clicking on individual links to sto- “The Russians will push forward. Only ries. The online Weekly has sections, as befits a printed newspaper: Ukraine, internal refugees have been displaced. force can stop Putin. He will engage in Community, Opinion, U.S., Canada, Culture/Arts, Sports, Community Events, as well Yet Russia’s war in Ukraine no longer meaningful negotiations with Ukraine and as subsections, for example: Columnists and Editorials under Opinion, and dominates the international headlines. The the West if and only if he is compelled to do Community Chronicle and Generation Uke under Community. By the way, on the Minsk II agreement brought about a sus- so,” I was repeatedly told. right-hand side of our webpage, visitors will also see a box labeled “Find us on pension of major conflict. Many in the West Mr. Putin is using the lull in fighting to Facebook,” where they can quickly take a look at the latest posts on The Weekly’s now trumpet an apparently successful further consolidate his forces in the Facebook page. In addition, special issues are highlighted: The Years in Review, round of talks between Ukraine and Russia Donbas, making preparations to occupy Debutante Balls, A Ukrainian Summer. Most of the current content provided on the on October 2 in Paris. more sovereign Ukrainian territory. And new website is “premium” and, therefore, available on a regular basis to subscribers From the ground, however, there’s little then there’s a possibility that the Kremlin only. (Access to our digital archives of issues from 1933 through 2014 is free and evidence of an enduring ceasefire, much may launch a blitzkrieg into the Baltic open to all.) However, readers can visit to see what The Weekly offers and, after a less peace. Along the stretch of the front- states and other NATO-member neighbors. number of free reads, they are invited to subscribe to gain further access. lines that I visited over a five-day period, In spite of Mr. Putin’s aggression, deci- We believe The Weekly’s online presence is enhanced by its Facebook page, so starting in Mariupol and moving north, the sion-makers in Brussels and Washington we encourage all our readers to check us out on social media (see www.facebook. Ukrainian side remains under attack. insist that Kyiv follow the Minsk II ceasefire com/TheUkrainianWeekly). At the same time, we encourage our friends on “Although heavy equipment has been agreement, while Moscow violates it time Facebook to check out The Weekly’s online edition (see www.ukrweekly.com). All pulled back, it’s rare for us not to take fire and time again. Mr. Putin, in turn, appears are hereby invited to become our Facebook friends and our subscribers. from the other side on any given day, immune to the political and economic pres- including from mortars, automatic weap- sure applied by the West and to the token ons and snipers,” a Ukrainian Special transfers of additional NATO resources to Forces platoon commander told me. “We Eastern Europe. This leaves Ukraine’s Turning the pages back... also continue to engage enemy’s reconnais- troops as the only real force standing Nov. sance groups and intercept saboteurs, who between the Russian aggressors and the often place anti-personnel mines on our security and stability of Europe. Twenty-nine years ago, on November 6, 1988, the Estonian territory. Our military, and even local civil- Since the conflict began, Ukrainian forc- National Independence Party (ERSP) directed an appeal to the 6 ians, continue to sustain casualties.” es have proven their ability to fight, and, if United Nations General Assembly asking that the body send U.N. Nevertheless, the esprit de corps and necessary, make the ultimate sacrifice. observers to Estonia as soon as possible. The appeal was an 1988 combat readiness of Ukraine’s troops What they need to succeed, however, is tan- appendix to its September 17 “Memorandum to the United remain high. Natan, a Ukrainian-Jewish gible kinetic military assistance in the form Nations General Assembly Concerning the Situation in Estonia.” field commander and former Israeli mili- of defensive weapons such as Javelin anti- The ERSP (among the first opposition parties to the Communist Party in the USSR) also tary officer, rattled off a list of the forces’ tank systems and modern equipment like asked for the implementation of other measures including the use of U.N. peacekeeping significant accomplishments: they have drones. On September 29, U.S. President forces, which would prevent “the use of force and repressions by Soviet occupation troops challenged not only Moscow-sponsored Barack Obama authorized $20 million to and the Moscow-inspired ‘fifth column’ and restore to Estonia and the Estonian people the separatists, but also Russia’s elite forces. right to determine their own fate,” as reported by the New York-based Estonian American provide Ukraine with long-range counter- A year ago, I met highly motivated but ill- battery radars, but this isn’t enough. National Council. equipped and underprepared youngsters (Continued on page 16) from the Maidan protests who enthusiasti- (Continued on page 7) No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 7

WINDOW ON EURASIA Soviet-era Chronicle of Current Events resumes publication on the Internet

by Paul Goble of civil society to these violations. Today, Mr. Davydov said, the publication under- Four former Soviet political prisoners stands under the word “country” the Black Earth Russian Federation and Crimea even have resumed the publication of the Soon after the publication of his was for Jewish immigration to Palestine, Chronicle of Current Events, the information though “from the point of view of interna- acclaimed monograph, “Bloodlands: Europe not annihilation. Vladimir Zabotinsky’s bulletin about violations of human rights tional law,” the latter isn’t part of Russia. Between Hitler and Stalin,” Yale University’s revisionist brand of Zionism resonated and official persecutions that circulated in Also like its predecessor, the new Prof. Timothy Snyder has penned another among Polish officials who supported samizdat between 1968 and 1983. The new Chronicle maintains a list of political pris- blockbuster, “Black Earth: The Holocaust As Betar, the Jewish nationalist organization, version is being distributed via the Internet. oners. The most recent one includes 218 History and Warning.” with military assistance. Avrahim Stern, The four are Viktor Davydov, Aleksey names. Only about a third of these are peo- Prof. Snyder has gone deep into the mind leader of Irgun in Palestine, was a Polish Manninkov, Kirill Podrabinek and Aleksandr ple who are being persecuted for participa- of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi rationale for the agent. Betar leaders such as Menachim Skobov. Mr. Davydov, who was confined to a tion in political activities. Nearly half of destruction of Jews in Europe. Hitler’s anti- Begin and Yitzhak Shamir, later to become Soviet psychiatric prison between 1979 and those, mostly Jehovah’s Witnesses and Semitism was not the simple consequence 1984 for his dissident activities, talked about Muslims, are on it because they are leaders in an independent Israel, revered of his failures and frustrations as a painter the new undertaking with VOA Russian involved in religious life. Polish culture. in Vienna. No. It was based on a convoluted Service journalist Danila Galperovich (golos- Both those categories were part of the It was only after the demise of Poland ameriki.ru/content/hronika-davidov-inter- lists maintained by the original Chronicle, worldview that led Hitler to conclude that as a sovereign entity that the Holocaust view/3017425.html). but there are also new groups, including Jews were “a spiritual pestilence, worse really began. “Jews were not killed in large Mr. Davydov said that the new Chronicle foreigners seized abroad and brought into than the Black Death.” numbers first in Berlin,” writes Prof. was, as it were, the realization of the Soviet- Russia where they are tried under Russian Hitler, writes Dr. Snyder, strongly Snyder, “but on the frontiers of German era anecdote in which Yuri Andropov tells law, Mr. Davydov pointed out. He noted that believed that world history was little more power ...As the tide of war turned, the mass Leonid Brezhnev that Lenin has disap- half of those on the list are in “isolators” but that the Darwinian triumph of the strong killing moved west from the occupied peared from the mausoleum and has left a others are under house arrest. over the weak. Might makes right; “species Soviet Union to occupied Poland and then note saying “I’ve gone to Switzerland; it’s The activist continued that “a totalitarian survive only by unrestrained racial killing.” to the rest of Europe.” Mass extermination necessary to begin everything over from system does not have any mechanisms that Morality was not predicated on universal of Jews was most successful in lands where the beginning.” could change the behavior of the ruling principles of right and wrong, but on the no viable government was in place, e.g., Approximately the same logic, he suggest- group from the inside. Any attempts to do so preservation of one’s own race, i.e., one’s occupied Poland, less successful in those ed, was behind the decision to begin publish- are put down by repressive actions. [In own kind. nations where a friendly government was ing anew the Chronicle. Indeed, the very Soviet times,] dissidents appealed to interna- Jews were an abomination for Hitler permitted to exist, e.g., occupied France. same person who began it in 1968, Natalya tional human rights organizations and for- because they were responsible for Judeo- Laws are observed only when a govern- Gorbanevskaya, suggested during her visit to eign governments, and there was a result.” Christian ideals such as mercy to the weak. ment can assure obedience. No govern- Moscow two years ago that Russian human “The very same methods need to be These morals were the antithesis of Hitler’s ment, no laws, no morality. rights activists needed to take that step in the used again now,” Mr. Davydov said, because Darwinian thesis and part of “the ceaseless Prof. Snyder devotes much of his new face of increasing repression. the mass media have kept most people attempt of Jews to warp” the natural order, book to Jewish rescuers such as Klymentiy Unfortunately, soon after she made this from knowing what is really going on. to permit the weak to triumph over the Sheptytsky who “hid more than a hundred proposal, Ms. Gorbanevskaya died, and “Those who know and understand can find strong. “Bolshevism is Christianity’s illegiti- Jews, many of them children, in the cathe- nothing much happened until this past a common language with people abroad mate child,” Hitler argued. “Both are inven- dral complex, Saint Jura in Lwow – which summer when his group began publishing and in this way change the situation.” tions of the Jews.” Germans were the purest they, as Ukrainians called Lviv.” His brother, the new Chronicle on the Internet. Because Given the globalized nature of the world, of races and their survival as such was of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is they had all been involved with such things there is no possibility of isolating Russia paramount importance for Hitler’s world. described as “the only churchman of such in the past, they “knew what to do.” today behind an iron curtain – North Korea The Bolshevik Revolution was a Jewish high rank to act decisively against the mass In Russia today, Mr. Davydov said, “the law is the exception that proves the rule, he endeavor – a not uncommon view once held murder of Jews.” He protested to Himmler simply does not work, and therefore the only suggested – and “therefore in principle we by the likes of Winston Churchill and as well as to Hitler himself and asked Pope remaining hope, the single algorithm which have already seen what was the case in the Woodrow Wilson. Hitler was a “zoological Pius XII to intervene, describing Nazism as works just as was the case in the USSR are Soviet Union, and we know precisely what anarchist,” writes Prof. Snyder, “who “hatred of everything that is honorable and public campaigns.” And such campaigns are will occur again if the current political believed that there was a true state of beautiful.” The metropolitan heard person- possible only if information is disseminated course of confrontation with the entire nature to be restored.” In Hitler’s mind, al confessions and was shocked to learn and if there is attention from the outside world continues,” he said. “Judeobolshevism” was the 20th century that Ukrainians were collaborating with world. That is what the original Chronicle Mr. Davydov’s effort is important in and scourge of the world. the Nazis in the killing of Jews. He issued did and what the new one is doing. of itself, but it is also a reminder of some- If the annihilation of European Jews was “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” a pastoral letter con- Like its predecessor, the new Chronicle thing else. Many are talking about the ways Hitler’s first aspiration, his second goal was demning such practices as abhorrent. focuses on two things: violations of human in which Vladimir Putin is restoring author- “Lebensraum,” living space for the German Prof. Snyder also mentions the UPA and rights inside the country and the resistance itarian or even totalitarian aspects of the master race. And where was that living its “ethic cleansing” crimes in Volynia. This past, but few are discussing what that space to be found? On the black earth of is a painful subject for Ukrainians that thus requires from an international community Ukraine. “I need Ukraine,” Hitler stated, “so far has been vehemently denied by most Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on that does not want that trend to continue. that no one can starve us as they did in the veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia That discussion, which will necessarily last war... It is inconceivable that a superior (UPA). who has served in various capacities in the focus not only on increased dissemination of people should painfully exist on a soil too The double occupation in Ukraine and U.S. State Department, the Central information to the peoples of the Russian narrow for it while amorphous masses, the Baltic countries led to a “double filter- Intelligence Agency and the International Federation via various channels, but also on which contribute nothing to civilization, Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice recreating institutions to engage in the ing” of the elite. Those who served the occupy infinite tracts of a soil that is one of of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio increasingly difficult task of keeping track and Soviet occupiers during the first occupa- Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for analyzing what is going on in Putin’s empire. the richest in the world.” Hitler visualized tion were often eager to clear their name International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog The relaunching of the Chronicle of Ukraine as a German colony. The Ukrainian by serving the German occupier. When the called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- Current Events is a reminder that what we people should be given “scarves, glass occupation shifted again, sides were woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). The article need to do next is to restore the well-for- beads and everything colonial people like.” swapped again. Some former NKVD men above is reprinted with permission. gotten old. They should also be allowed to dance to joined the Ukrainian militia, for example, their heart’s content, making the villagers and later, the UPA. “grateful to us.” In his last chapter, Prof. Snyder takes on the West from having to deploy its own Poland became a target for two reasons: climate change and suggests that those The forgotten... troops into harm’s way tomorrow. it had the largest population of Jews in who deny its scientific validity are conspir- Europe, and it stood between Germany and acy theorists who “edge towards Hitler.” As (Continued from page 6) Ihor Kozak is an independent defense and Ukraine’s black earth. Although he believed much as I enjoyed the profound intellectual “We are not asking for NATO troops to security consultant. He advises legislative Poland had no sovereign right to exist at all, depth of the book, the “final chapter,” in the fight in Ukraine,” a military commander in bodies and governments pro bono, as well as Hitler first tried to persuade Warsaw to words of another reviewer, “only detracts Mariupol bluntly told me. “We only request think tanks and media in Canada, the United join Germany in a military agreement. from Snyder’s accomplishment.” sufficient supplies of modern weapons to States and Ukraine on the Russia-Ukraine When this failed, the Nazis persuaded the Do I think “Black Earth” will become as stop Putin before he moves further. conflict. He recently returned from the front- Bolsheviks to join them. The resulting controversial as “Bloodlands?” Absolutely. Americans give these weapons to many of lines, where he spent two weeks. Molotov-Ribbentrop accord allowed Probably more. Be the first Ukrainian in their allies, so why not to us?” The original version of the article was Germany and Russia to invade and to ulti- your circle to purchase this latest Snyder For our sake, the West must not aban- published by the Atlantic Council (October mately destroy the Polish government, book. Remain relevant, dear reader! don Ukraine to struggle on its own against 7), a Washington-based think tank, and by vanquishing the Polish people. the Russian strongman. Expanding our mil- Newsweek magazine (October 9). Its reprint The Poles had also been concerned with Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is itary support to Ukraine today may prevent here has been authorized. their Jewish population, but their vision [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44 No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 9 Diaspora dedicates first monument to “Nebesna Sotnia” and Ukrainian heroes

by Maria Korkatsch-Groszko BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – The Ukrainian community of Chicago and its Illinois suburbs and parishioners of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral – Kyivan Patriarchate in Bloomingdale, Ill., gathered on the weekend of September 19-20 for a festive celebration to mark the 45th anniversary of the parish’s founding and for a solemn commemoration and dedication of the first monument in the diaspora in memory of the “Nebesna Sotnia” (Heavenly Brigade) and all who gave their lives for the freedom of Ukraine. Attendees were honored with the presence of Patriarch Filaret of Kyiv and All Rus’-Ukraine. He was joined by cler- gy and church board members representing parishes of the Kyivan Patriarchate of U.S.A., Canada and Japan, as well as the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago. Photography by Stanley This special weekend began with a concert on Saturday At the dedication (foreground) are: Rep. Peter Roskam, Ukraine’s Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko, Patriarch evening with a grand performance by the Canadian Filaret, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and Consul General Larysa Gerasko. Bandurist Capella under the musical direction of Andrij Dmitrovich and concertmaster Borys Ostapienko. The rep- Youth Association, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization represented. Thank you for your work on this important ertoire consisted of epic historic songs, traditional songs and the Ukrainian Democratic Youth Association (known monument… it will send a strong message to President and sacred music. The artistic selection demonstrated sup- by its Ukrainian acronym as ODUM). [Vladimir] Putin that the Ukrainian people will never be port for those who find themselves in conflict against Patriarch Filaret officiated the blessing. Addressing cowed into submission.” unlawful Russian aggression and subjugation, while attendees, he noted that: “This monument serves as wit- A grand banquet to mark the 45th anniversary of St. expressing the deepest respect for those who have per- ness that the events in eastern Ukraine are for defense of Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral – Kyiv Patriarchate ished defending the sovereignty of Ukraine. The master of democracy for the entire world. If we do not defend was held at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort. ceremonies was Oksana Rodak-Lucenko, an accomplished democracy [in Ukraine], the totalitarian regime of Russia This first ever monument in diaspora to the Heavenly musician and bandura master. will spread to other countries of Europe, which can then Brigade was designed by Mr. Prokopov, whose works are On Sunday, a hierarchical liturgy was served by lead to another world war. Therefore, we must respect and found in 30 museums throughout the world, with monu- Patriarch Filaret. Clergy participating in liturgy included: honor those heroes who continue to defend democracy mental-scale works in Ukraine, Germany, Taiwan and the the Very Rev. Victor Poliarny and the Rev. Mykhailo and freedom for the entire world.” United States. The artist’s works are also in private collec- Leshchyshyn (St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, in Minister Jaresko offered her reflections on the strength tions in Israel, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Russia and Bloomingdale); Archimandrite Peterym (St. Pokrova of the Ukrainian nation in the face of the greatest evil. She the United States; reproductions of his sculptures are Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Chicago); the Rev. Paul stated that “...this monument will be a living testament to found in specialized art publications, art history journals Koroluk (St. Jude UOC in Tokyo); the Rev. Oleh Saciuk (Holy Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and European and books throughout the world. Trinity UOC, Los Angeles); the Rev. Petro Mazepa (St. Mary choice.” Consul General Gerasko declared that “the dedica- In an interview, Mr. Prokopov explained that “this monu- Protectress UOC, Phoenix, Ariz.); the Rev. Steven Tolbert tion of this monument is of particular value because it ment memorial honoring the Heavenly Hundred and all (St. Brigit UOC, Oklahoma); the Rev. Roman Zahursky (Holy sanctifies the lives of those that sacrificed for the future of who are fighting for Ukrainian nationhood and sovereignty Trinity UOC, North Royalton, Ohio); the Rev. Joseph Gawlik an independent and prosperous Ukraine. Memory of their is an announcement to the world of the radiant memory (St. Nicholas UOC, Homewood, Ill.); the Rev. Bohdan Zgoba sacrifice should be preserved for future generations of and eternal honor that is bestowed upon the heroes of the (Hollywood, Fla.); and the Rev. Oleksij Kasperuk (St. Sophia Ukrainians.” Revolution of Dignity. This monument will serve as an UOC, Chicago). Gov. Rauner expressed confidence in the relentless expression of the tragic events in Ukraine.” Following the liturgy, Patriarch Filaret ordained Ivan belief and resolve of Ukrainians in the struggle for free- The artist added: “The symbol of both the suffering and Kaneda of Japan to the rank of deacon for the Ukrainian dom; he recognized all who planned, contributed and the hopes of the victims, a high polished stainless steel Orthodox Church in Tokyo. erected the monument for the never-ending support for cross, is a mirror of sorts that will endlessly reflect the unity As all gathered for the dedication of the monument in Ukraine and its people. of heaven and earth, being and non-being. Like an endless honor of the Heavenly Brigade, St. Andrew UOC–KP Rep. Roskam, who has visited Ukraine multiple times, river flowing into the diamond-like reflections, an overlay of President and Co-Chair of the Ukrainian Heroes Monument commented on the commitment to democracy and rule of an ancient Ukrainian pattern (mini-crosses) furthers the Committee John Jaresko greeted members of the Ukrainian law in Ukraine and his admiration for the people of symbolism of transcendence. Blue is the color symbolizing communities of Illinois, Chicago clergy of various confes- Ukraine, who risk their lives to defend their dignity and the the souls of the departed heroes and the dignity of future sions, and dignitaries from the United States and Ukraine. future of their children and territory. generations. The spiritual content filing the monument is Present were Gov. Bruce Rauner of Illinois; Ukraine’s In solidarity with the Ukrainian community, Sen. Mark faith in the power of the eternal soul, and the unbreakable Minister of Finance Natalia Jaresko; Larysa A. Gerasko, con- Kirk (R-Ill.) forwarded a greeting in which he indicated his unity of Ukrainian patriots. This monument calls to us... sul general of Ukraine in Chicago; Rep. Peter Roskam continued strong support for Ukraine as it defends itself remember, be united and you will be undefeated.” (R-Ill.); Alexander Field, representing Rabbi Yaakov Dov against Russian aggression. “This monument will serve to Donors to the building of the monument in memory of Bleich, chief rabbi of Kyiv and all Ukraine; Maj. Peter honor those who put themselves in harm’s way in the pres- “Nebesna Sotnia” received special recognition for their Bencak and Ukrainian American Veterans Post 32; Serhiy ervation of freedom and democracy, remember the victims generous donations on Friday, October 16, during a pre- Shakhov of Save Ukraine Now; Dr. Alex Striltschuk, presi- of such struggles and immortalize those loved ones who mier showing of the award-winning film “Winter on Fire: dent of the Illinois Branch of the Ukrainian Congress have given the ultimate sacrifice,” stated Sen. Kirk. Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom.” Lida Truchly, co-chair and Committee of America; Dr. Maria Korkatsch-Groszko, mem- Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) commented about the monu- project finance director on the Ukrainian Heroes ber of the Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission; ment, “…The Heaven’s Brigade Monument being built in Monument Committee, presented certificates of gratitude architect Roman Holowka, project building consultant; Bloomingdale, Ill., has the potential to serve as an impor- and a coin struck in 2014 by the National Bank of Ukraine Treasured Artist of Ukraine Yevhen Prokopov; and repre- tant avenue through which these people might be honored in honor of the “Nebesna Sotnia.” sentatives of the Organization for the Defense of Four and recognized for their service. I had the opportunity to Freedoms for Ukraine, Women’s Association for the visit a similar memorial built on the Maidan square in Kyiv Maria Korkatsch-Groszko, Ph.D. Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine, Ukrainian American and was truly touched by the sacrifice and struggle that it Professor Emerita Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Patriarch Filaret and Ukraine’s Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko with the Canadian Bandurist Capella. The patriarch and clergy inside St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44

Orest Dorosh/Front Row Pics Members of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of Detroit perform on the festival Orest Dorosh/Front Row Pics stage on Saturday evening. The Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Edmonton performs on the festival stage. 19th Annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival reports record attendance officially opening the 19th annual festival. Later in the day, Jason Kenney, minister of national defense and minister for multicul- turalism, brought greetings on behalf of the government of Canada. Away from the stage, art-lovers were treated to an exhibit by the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists of Canada, which partnered with the Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation (KUMF Gallery) to present a pavilion of original artwork with a Ukrainian theme. On Saturday, film fans crowded into the Runnymede Public Library where they were able to take in a full day of screenings. Films included “Marusia” (a rare 1938 black and white classic from Ukrafilm Corp. of New York), “The Passion of Christ” (1982, based on artist William Kurelek from Philip Earnshaw, Shooting Pictures), “Between Hitler and Stalin” (2003, produc- er/director Slavko Nowytski), “My Baba’s Emeley Tscholy Emeley Tscholy Kitchen” (2015, short animation by writer/ Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival OMNI Parade winners: Best Non-commercial Entry – Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance and Best Commercial Entry – Ivan Franko Homes. director Stephanie Turenko), “Music of Survival” (2014, producer/director Orest by Sonia Holiad “zabava” featuring Toronto’s Zapovid band, Commercial Parade Entry was presented to Sushko), and “Pride of Ukraine” (2015, while another 400 attended the popular the Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance, while Executive producer/director Michelle TORONTO – A record number of visitors festival after-party at a nearby venue, fea- the Ivan Franko Homes earned the Best Emson). Directors Emson, Sushko and of widely diverse backgrounds caught the turing the festival’s headlining band Ot Commercial Parade Entry award for a Turenko were present for question and Ukrainian spirit on September 18-20, as Vinta from Rivne, Ukraine, as well as beautiful recreation of a village scene. answer sessions with the audiences. the 19th annual Bloor West Village Toronto Toronto’s Klooch band and Winnipeg’s Following the parade, politicians from all Back at the Northland Power Festival Ukrainian Festival served up a long week- Zrada. levels of Canadian government gathered Stage, named in honor of the longstanding, end of non-stop entertainment, traditional Elsewhere on the six city blocks of the onstage for the opening ceremonies with generous financial support of the Temerty food, stunning cultural displays and activi- festival, visitors enjoyed a full program of John Turner, former Prime Minister of Family and their company Northland ties for all ages. music and dance performances on the Canada; Marko Shevchenko, Ukraine’s Power, some of North America’s finest Located on Toronto’s Bloor Street West, more intimate Community Stage. They chargé d’affaires to Canada; and Raynell Ukrainian heritage performers were keep- the outdoor festival covered six city blocks, shopped at the many vendor kiosks offer- Andreychuk, Senator for Saskatchewan; as ing the crowds enthralled, with festival MC making it one of the world’s largest ing Ukrainian crafts, foods, clothing, collect- well as Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Anya Yablonska of “Kontakt” at the helm. Ukrainian street festivals and attracting ibles and other unique finds, and at the Toronto Mayor John Tory, Ukraine’s Consul Performers included bandurist Yarko crowds of 700,000 from North America, sidewalk sale featuring the offerings of Liudmyla Davydovych, Toronto Police Chief Antonevych of Toronto; vocalist Yana Bilyk Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, local businesses. They enjoyed the midway Mark Saunders, major festival sponsors, of Toronto; the Colors Duo of Oshawa; the France, Germany, Israel, Paraguay, Poland, rides and games and explored the pavilions including James Temerty of Northland Georgian Soul Dance Ensemble of Toronto; Serpent River - First Nations, Taiwan, of the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter, Power, leaders of the Ukrainian community, vocalist Rev. Volodymyr Kouchnir of Ukraine and beyond. (Last year’s atten- “Kontakt” Ukrainian Television Network , and past festival parade marshals. Montreal; bandurist Michael Kostowskyj of dance was 620,000.) the Shevchenko Foundation, and Ukraine The Canadian and Ukrainian national California; vocalist Olesya Shevchenko of On Friday evening, following a warm tourism, highlighting tourism to various anthems were played by the Vanguard Ottawa and Ukraine; Andrey Svyrsa of welcome from the festival’s founder and areas of Ukraine. Concert Marching Band under the baton of Montreal; the Volya Ukrainian Dance chair, Jurij Klufas, visitors enjoyed a lively The forecast of daylong thunderstorms Roman Yasinsky, after which Mr. Klufas Ensemble of Edmonton, Alberta; and the program of song and dance on the did not materialize on Saturday, as crowds addressed the audience, making a point to Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance of Toronto. Northland Power Festival Stage, as perenni- gathered along Bloor Street West for the focus on the plight of political prisoners Later in the afternoon, MC Julia al local favorites Desna Ukrainian Dance popular OMNI Bloor West Village Ukrainian Nadiya Savchenko and Oleh Sentsov. Drozdowsky, an improviser/actor/writer, Company and DoVira jazz group were Festival Parade led by 2015 Parade Marshal Following a welcome and introductions by welcomed another set of performers to the joined by Edmonton’s Volya Ukrainian Alex Ling, Founder of the Bloor West the festival’s executive director, Sonia festival’s main stage, including Toronto’s Dance Ensemble, Toronto bandurist Yarko Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Holiad, various dignitaries brought greet- Arkan Dance Company; Ukraine’s Boyovyy Antonevych and the folk-rock band Svjata and the Toronto Association of BIAs, who ings and were presented with a Hopak, whose martial arts moves and dar- Vatra from Estonia with its collection of rode in a Porsche convertible. #FreeSentsov T-shirt. ing feats on broken glass and a bed of nails heritage instruments. The parade featured 74 entries, includ- Mr. Ling was introduced as the 2015 captivated the audience; Toronto’s Violin virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk of Ottawa ing marching bands, a veterans’ color parade marshal and was joined by past Chervoni Maky vocal/piano trio and Lira then took over for an hour-long set, backed guard, floats, historically garbed re-enac- marshals – Mr. Turner, Sen. Andreychuk, Trio of vocalists; Montreal’s Rossa Trio; by a band of international musicians. The tors, and some 3,100 participants from a Mr. Temerty, author Victor Malarek of CTV’s vocalist Yuliya Stupen of Philadelphia; evening’s performances were anchored by wide array of associations, businesses, “@-Five,” comedienne and actor Luba Goy, Toronto’s Vesnianka Dancers and Yavir MC Marta Czurylowicz of “Kontakt” and political associations and performing Member of Parliament Chrystia Freeland School of Ukrainian Dance. CTV News Winnipeg. Audience members ensembles. Many deemed it the festival’s and Ukrainian Canadian Congress then danced until midnight at the street best parade ever. The award for Best Non- President Paul Grod to cut the red ribbon, (Continued on page 11) No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 11

Orest Dorosh/Front Row Pics A huge puppet created by members of the Kosa Kolektiv for their “Peace in the East” entry in the festival parade. Toronto School of Boyovyi Hopak; 19th Annual... Ukrainian Academy of Dance, Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance and Zajvir Children’s (Continued from page 10) Choir; and Spivohrai Ukrainian Children’s Veteran Festival MC Borys Sirskyj of Choir of Saskatoon. Alexandra Holyk and Ottawa led the Saturday evening show, Alexander Pidzamecky were the young and which featured dazzling performances by polished MCs. Edmonton’s Volya Ukrainian Dance The afternoon show’s MC was a special Ensemble and the Ukrainian Bandurist guest, Andrea Slobodian, late news anchor Chorus of Detroit; the bandura stylings of at CTV in Winnipeg. Featured performers California’s Michael Kostowskyj; the high- included local favorites: Barvinok energy sounds of Winnipeg’s Zrada band Ukrainian Dance School, Ukraine’s Boyovyy and the always-popular Zubrivka folk band Hopak, Toronto’s DoVira Jazz Group and of Toronto. Dunai Band; the Kalyna Dance Ensemble of After a brief sound check, Ot Vinta, the Hamilton; Yuliya Stupen of Philadelphia; evening’s headlining band got the audience Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of rocking with its highly anticipated set of Edmonton; and Toronto’s Zapovid and “Ukrabilly” music. Zubrivka bands. Afterwards, Winnipeg’s Zrada played for Throughout the weekend, many per- another street zabava, while nearby 500 formers entertained on the Community festival-goers attended the Saturday after- Stage at the east end of the festival, includ- party to enjoy Svjata Vatra, OT Vinta and ing Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Zrada. Hamilton, Ontario; Boyovyy Hopak and On Sunday, the festival opened its third many more local performers: Natasha day with the annual ecumenical church Dobriansky and Yarema Hucal, the Dunai service on the Northland Power Stage, fea- Band, The Gypsy Rebels, Light Up the Floor, turing the ministers and pastors of church- Lira Trio, Melodia Singers, Marta es in the festival’s neighborhood. The Mironovych, Mykola and Mihailo Boyan Choir of Toronto participated by Panczenko, Theodore Pucak, Rezonans singing hymns. After the service, the per- Music Studio, St. Demetrius Bandura formance stages were once again the set- Ensemble, Natalia Terek, Ukrainian ting for more fine talent. Academy of Dance and Zubrivka Folk Band. The youth program featured an array of Other performers were: Michael young performers, including Barvinok Kostowskyj of California, the Rev. Volodymyr Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Hamilton Kouchnir of Montréal, Maksim Shcherbatyuk and Chaika Performing Ensemble; of Pittsburgh, Olesia Shevchenko of Ottawa, Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School of Spivohrai Ukrainian Children’s Choir of Mississauga, Ontario; Toronto’s Light Up Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Andrey the Floor, Melodia Vocal Youth Group, Svyrsa of Ukraine. Natasha Dobriansky and Yarema Hucal, The audience enjoyed regular “Teach Me Rezonans Music Studio, Studio Echo, the to Dance” lessons by members of the Desna Ukrainian Dance Company and a fash- ion show by Chichka Designs of Lviv, featuring an array of women’s clothing that mixes traditional Ukrainian embroidery with modern influences of color and clothing style. The stage was MCd throughout the weekend by Odessa Kelebay, Oksana Rohatyn-Wasylyk and Anya Yablonska. On the street, festival-goers enjoyed concerts by buskers, including The Imbayakunas, counter-tenor Ian Sabourin, the Zirka band and the Zubrivka folk band. The festival chair, Mr. Klufas, closed the event on Sunday with thanks to all involved, including the many spon- sors of festival activities and perfor- mances. The traditional Festival finale – the double-tier Hopak performed by the Orest Dorosh/Front Row Pics Barvinok Ukrainian School of Dance – Young dancers from Fedir Danylak’s performed on the stage and the ground Barvinok School of Ukrainian Dance per- level concluded the festivities in a flurry form during the Saturday morning parade. of color. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44

sharply that Prime Minister Arseniy officials to prevent the ban, Ukraine’s infra- European Union, with Germany but at the NEWSBRIEFS Yatsenyuk’s approval ratings are now bare- structure minister said October 24. “From same time also with Russia,” she said. The ly above zero. The public’s frustration at October 25, there will not be air traffic with EU-Ukraine Association Agreement was (Continued from page 2) the West’s refusal to arm Ukraine and only Russian cities,” Minister Andrei Pivovarsky signed last year. Backers regard the deal as come during a lull in fighting but as the provide financial help, with tough austerity told Russian news agencies. Russian and crucial for anchoring Ukraine to the West, country suffers a devastating recession that strings attached, has bolstered the odds of Ukrainian officials met in Brussels October while Moscow views it as a challenge to has turned it into Europe’s second-poorest the far right and the pro-Russian groups 23 as part of a Russian-led effort to prevent Russian interests in its so-called near country. Twenty months have passed since gaining ground, analysts say. Such an out- the Ukrainian-initiated ban on flights abroad. Ms. Merkel also urged Ukraine to the ex-Soviet state toppled a Kremlin- come could prompt Poroshenko’s loosely between the countries. Russian continue with its economic reforms and backed leader and turned toward the West. knit coalition to splinter, which would in Transportation Minister Maxim Sokolov tackle corruption and roll back the influ- But Russia’s subsequent annexation of turn imperil his plans to move further told reporters that his country would con- ence of oligarchs. She said German busi- Crimea and the Moscow-backed eastern toward the West. (RFE/RL, AFP) tinue to push for the bans to be removed, nesses are ready to invest there if the right revolt that followed stripped the country of arguing that Ukraine should go along conditions are in place. Ukrainian Prime Ukraine rejects Moscow bid to stop flight bans its industrial heartland and strategic naval because 75 percent of air travelers between Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told the gather- bases, ultimately crippling its economy. In KYIV – Flights between Ukraine and Russia and Ukraine are Ukrainian. Ukraine ing that Ukraine has started to see some the wake of these events, the popularity of Russia will be banned starting this weekend announced late last month that it would ban positive signs in its economy in recent Poroshenko’s government has fallen so despite a last-ditch effort by senior Russian flights from Russia starting on October 25. months but added that the country needed Russia quickly retaliated with a tit-for-tat Germany’s help to implement its reforms. ban that would go into effect on the same (RFE/RL, Reuters) day. Ukraine made the announcement despite several weeks of relative calm in the Crimean Tatar memorial desecrated country’s two eastern-most regions. (RFE/ SYMFEROPOL, Crimea – A memorial RL, dpa new service and TASS) TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 plaque in memory of the victims of the or e-mail [email protected] Ban on Russia–Ukraine flights takes effect 1944 deportation in the settlement of Koreiz has been vandalized. Local residents KYIV – Direct flights between Ukraine told the Radio Svoboda Crimean Service SERVICES PROFESSIONALS and Russia have been grounded as new sanctions initiated by Kyiv came into effect. that they had discovered the plaque covered Flights stopped on October 25, after last- in yellow paint at around 9 a.m. on October minute crisis negotiations between the two 21. There were municipal service workers sides failed. Kyiv announced late last month standing there, ready to wash off the paint, that it would ban flights by Russian airlines and a witness believes that they were hop- in reprisal for Moscow’s March 2014 ing to cover up the incident. The local resi- annexation of Crimea. Russia called the ban dents refused to accept this and insisted “madness” and said it would mirror the that the police be called. The latter arrived move. Tens of thousands of passengers will and recorded the incident. Whether a crim- be affected by the bans every month. They inal investigation is initiated remains to be will now be forced to take longer, more seen. Acts of vandalism directed at Crimean expensive routes via third countries, or to Tatar places of importance happen regular- brace themselves for a 13-hour trip by ly, with the de facto authorities in no hurry train. (RFE/RL, AFP, the BBC, and TASS) to investigate. The Crimean Tatar Qurultay FOR SALE reports that those responsible for arson Rebels ban doctors, U.N. agencies in Donetsk attacks on mosques in Crimea over the past House for Sale DONETSK, Ukraine – Russia-backed two years have still not been found. Ukrainian rebels said on October 23 they Eskender Bariev, Coordinator of the had banned the Doctors Without Borders Crimean Tatar Rights Group reported back (MSF) charity group and United Nations on July 25 that vandals had destroyed a agencies from operating in Donetsk. MSF gravestone in the township of Otuz provides crucial medical care for patients (Shchebetovka) The police had refused to in the separatist-held area, especially those accept the report of the vandalism, saying OPPORTUNITIES suffering from diabetes and kidney failure, that it wasn’t within the jurisdiction of the 3 bedrooms, two full bath, recently as well as operating an anti-tuberculosis Shchebetovka Council. It would certainly renovated kitchen, fully nished program in Donetsk prisons. A representa- not be true to say that the police before basement. garage, two decks, heat Earn extra income! tive of the self-proclaimed Donetsk Russia annexed Crimea were much more pump/AC. 2 miles from Soyuzivka The Ukrainian Weekly is looking People’s Republic told AFP: “I can confirm proactive in fighting vandalism directed at 3 miles from Lake Minawaska. for advertising sales agents. the decision to strip its (MSF’s) accredita- Crimean Tatar places of significance; how- 1 1/2 hours from NYC. For additional information contact tion.” MSF and nine other UN agencies and ever, the attacks are now coming at a time Contact: Teresa at 267-292-5521 Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, charity groups were kicked out of the when Crimean Tatars are generally experi- or [email protected] The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. neighboring rebel region of Luhansk in late encing serious infringements of their rights September for not having required accredi- under the occupation regime. Within tation. MSF director of operations Bart months of occupation, Crimean Tatar lead- Run your advertisement here, Janssens called the latest decision disturb- ers Mustafa Dzhemiliev and Refat Chubarov in The Ukrainian Weekly’s CLASSIFIEDS section. ing and “vague,” and said the group was had been banned from their homeland. “extremely worried.” “MSF is the largest Akhtem Chiygoz, the Deputy Head of the player in the region and now we will have Mejlis or Crimean Tatar representative to stop people’s treatment,” Janssens told assembly, has been imprisoned since AFP. UN agencies such as the World Food January in a legally absurd case which is Program were also banned as they did not specifically targeting Crimean Tatars. On have the necessary accreditation. The reb- May 18, 2014, the seventieth anniversary of els said that they had spared the the 1944 Deportation of the entire Crimean International Committee of the Red Cross Tatar People from their homeland, the occu- and the Czech Republic’s People in Need – pation regime tried to ban remembrance two other earlier targets of alleged viola- gatherings altogether, then this year there tions of accreditation requirements. The were heavy-handed measures taken and UN food program would still be able to detentions of Crimean Tatars taking part in carry out some of its functions through the a traditional car procession across Crimea. People in Need group, they said. In (risu.org) Luhansk, separatists accused MSF of “ille- gally storing psychotropic medication” that EU court lifts asset freeze on Portnov lacked proper registration in either Russia KYIV – An EU court has ruled that the or Ukraine. MSF denies the allegation. bloc had been wrong to freeze the assets of (RFE/RL, AFP and pressorg24.com) a former adviser to ousted Ukrainian Merkel: EU-Ukraine accord isn’t against Russia President Viktor Yanukovych. The EU placed Andriy Portnov for a year from BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela March 2014 on a blacklist of individuals Merkel has said a European Union free suspected of stealing Ukrainian public trade agreement with Ukraine is not direct- funds before Mr. Yanukovych was brought ed against Russia. Ms. Merkel also told a down by street protests. The EU’s General German-Ukrainian economic conference in Court said on October 26 that Mr. Portnov’s Berlin on October 23 that Germany wanted inclusion on the list was based solely on a good economic ties with both Ukraine and letter from the Ukrainian Prosecutor- Russia. “In contrast, we want Ukraine to have good economic relations with the (Continued on page 13) No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 13

Ukrainian soldier killed near Donetsk culating the results of elections for more vote. In Kyiv, the capital, AP said the exit NEWSBRIEFS than 10,700 local councils as well as mayors. polls showed the incumbent mayor, former DONETSK, Ukraine – Ukrainian soldier More than 130 parties fielded candidates. heavyweight boxing champion Vitali (Continued from page 12) has been killed by fire from Russia-backed Complete results were expected November Klitschko, with a strong lead. In separatists near the Donetsk airport, General’s Office that an investigation into 4. Elections were held nationwide on Dnipropetrovsk, another major industrial Mr. Portnov and others had shown a size- Ukrainian officials say. The soldier was October 25, except for parts of the Donetsk city, AP said the party associated with local able misappropriation of state funds and killed on October 26, military spokesman and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoysky was on track to their illegal transfer out of Ukraine. The let- Oleksandr Zavtonov was quoted as saying controlled by Russia-backed separatists. In dominate the city council. His mayoral can- ter “fails to provide any details concerning on October 27. It is the first reported eastern areas recaptured by government didate faced a second round. (RFE/RL, AP, either the facts alleged against Mr. Portnov Ukrainian military death since mid-Octo- forces, former separatists ran for office as TASS, AFP) or his responsibility in that regard,” the ber, as the fragile cease-fire negotiated in candidates from the Opposition Bloc. Mr. Luxembourg-based judges argued. The rul- Minsk in February has generally held. On Poroshenko’s party and others in his coali- OSCE: No monitors removed from Luhansk October 26, a spokesman for the separat- ing can be appealed within two months tion had hoped to expand their influence LUHANSK, Ukraine – Russian-backed ists accused the Ukrainian military of before the European Court of Justice. (RFE/ through the local elections, but this proved separatists in eastern Ukraine say they launching an attack on the airport. Officials RL, Reuters, dpa) not so easy to do. “The disposition of forces have expelled two OSCE monitors, but the in Kyiv denied that claim. AFP reported that shows that the country is divided,” political organization denies the allegation. A sepa- Russia’s reserve funds running out local residents said they heard heavy firing analyst Vladimir Fesenko said. The elections ratist leader in the Luhansk region, Vasily in the area of the airport overnight. More MOSCOW – Russian Finance Minister also were seen as a test of strength for oli- Nikitin, said on October 26 that the two than 8,000 people have been killed in the Anton Siluanov says the country’s Reserve garchs accustomed to holding sway in their monitors had “violated the Minsk agree- fighting in eastern Ukraine over the last 18 Fund could be exhausted by the end of own regions. In Mariupol, a major port and ments” aimed at ending the conflict in east- months. (RFE/RL, AFP, Interfax) 2016 if world energy prices remain at cur- steel city on the Sea of Azov, voting was ern Ukraine. An unidentified official in rent levels. Speaking to reporters in Exit polls released on Ukraine’s local elections scrapped because of tensions over the influ- Luhansk said the monitors were asked to Moscow on October 27, Mr. Siluanov said ence of Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest leave last week. But the deputy chief of the the budget shortfall for 2015 is expected to KYIV – Four exit polls from Ukraine’s man whose industrial holdings are key to OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission, be 2.6 trillion rubles ($41 billion). He pre- local elections released on October 26 indi- the city’s economy. The Mariupol election Alexander Hug, said in a statement that “no dicted the budget shortfall for 2016 at 900 cated the government of President Petro commission refused to accept ballots print- monitors have been removed” from the billion rubles if oil prices remain around Poroshenko would retain its dominant posi- ed by a company owned by Mr. Akhmetov, Luhansk region. The Organization for $45 per barrel and a ruble exchange rate of tion in the west and center of the country. who supports the Opposition Bloc. Political Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) 62 rubles to the dollar. “This means that But in the south and east, voters favored the conflicts also led to the postponement of is responsible for monitoring the imple- 2016 is the last year when we are able to Opposition Bloc, formed from the remnants elections in the eastern cities of mentation of the cease-fire deal signed in spend our reserves in this way,” he added. of the party of the former pro-Russia Krasnoarmiisk and Svatovo. No date has Minsk in February and for coordinating “After that, we will not have such resourc- President Viktor Yanukovych who was over- been set for holding those elections. The peace talks between Kyiv and both Moscow es.” Siluanov said that as a result of the thrown in early 2014 after months of street Associated Press reported that the winner and Ukraine’s separatists. Fighting between dwindling reserves, “the matter of consoli- protests. Mr. Poroshenko hailed the exit of the mayoral race in Kyiv and several other government forces and separatists has dating the budget must be the No. 1 task on polls as showing no single party did well big cities will be decided only in a second killed more than 7,900 people in eastern our agenda.” The Russian economy has enough to upset his government and said it round on November 15 because none of the Ukraine since April 2014. (RFE/RL, AFP, been hit hard by sanctions imposed by the was a victory over Russian attempts to con- candidates got more than 50 percent of the Interfax) United States, the European Union, and trol the country. Moscow’s attempts “to cre- other countries because of Moscow’s 2014 ate a pro-Russian fifth column in Ukraine annexation of the Ukrainian region of [are] in shambles,” he said. “With these elec- It is with deep sorrow we share the news Crimea and its support for separatists in tions, the Ukrainian people, the Ukrainian of the passing of our beloved mother, eastern Ukraine. In addition, Moscow has society, has crossed a rubicon that rules out grandmother, great-grandmother, sister spent billions on projects such as the 2014 our return to the past.” The Central Election and aunt, on September 17, 2015, Winter Olympics in Sochi, the reconstruc- Committee said it had received data from in Apopka, Florida. tion of Crimea, and its military campaign in only 30 percent of the vote by the morning Syria. (RFE/RL,Dozhd TV and TASS) of October 26, reflecting the challenge of cal- TAISSA DECYK MELESHKO (née OSINSKA) Taissa was born on October 15, 1928, in Warsaw, Poland, the daughter of Ukrainian parents, Viktor Osinski of Poltava and Natalia (née Stefaniw) Osinska of Kolomyia. A Memorial Service (Panakhyda) was held on September 20, 2015, at the Ділимося сумною вісткою, що 25 жовтня Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Apopka, FL. Rev. Jaroslaw Shudrak of 2015 р. відійшов у вічність по довгій недузі, Toronto celebrated funeral services at St. Mary Protectress Church, Apopka, проживши 70 років, наш найдорожчий FL., on September 21, 2015. ЧОЛОВІК, БАТЬКО і ДІДО Taissa was interred at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery in Apopka on Saturday, September 26, 2015. We thank Father Shudrak for officiating and Ms. May Rybak for her beautiful renditions of Ave Maria. Taissa was св. п. predeceased by her husbands Wolodymyr Decyk and Matthew Meleshko, as ЕВГЕН БРОЖИНА well as by her younger daughter Lydia. Left in mourning: нар. 19 липня 1945 р. daughter - Ulana M. Decyk with her husband Robert в м. Альтчавзен, Німеччина Venditelli of R. I. sons - Viktor K. Decyk with his wife Betsy of California - Julian B. Decyk of California Всі похоронні відправи відбулися в суботу, 31 жовтня 2015 р. - Roman Z. Decyk of Florida grandchildren - Marika Decyk Holte with her husband Jaime in Maine Відвідини – від 10 – 11-ої ранку в церкві св. Стефана, Toms River, NJ - Taissa Decyk in Connecticut Похоронна Служба Божа – опісля Відвідин о год. 11-ій ранку great-grandchildren - Emma and Eric Holte в церкві св. Стефана у Toms River, NJ Laeca Kahl sisters - Anna Krawczuk with her husband Bernard W. of N. J. У глибокому смутку залишилися - Maria Polanskyj with her husband Bohdan S. of N. J. дружина - Зеня Ковальчин Брожина niece - Odarka C. Polanskyj Stockert with her husband сини - Олесь з дружиною Христиною Thomas and their daughters Sofia and Ariadna in N. J. - Роман з дружиною Ренею nephews - Myron B. Krawczuk of N. J. внуки - Матей та Христіян - Bohdan A. Polanskyj with his wife Mimi and брат - Никола з дружиною Олею та дітьми Петром their children Alexander and Izabelle in N. J. та Христею з чоловіком Данилом - Peter V. Polanskyj with his wife Stacey and their вуйко - Федьо Бойчук з дружиною Патрицією та дітьми children Cassandra, Madeline, Damian and Lindsay in N. J. родини - Ясейки, Зваричі, Ковальчини, Павлюки, Світенки, extended family in USA, Canada and in Ukraine Яцків, Солуки та дальша родина в Україні і США Taissa was a long-time member of the Ukrainian National Women’s League Вічна Йому пам’ять! of America, and was very active in the Ukrainian community in Apopka, Florida Замість квітів просимо складати пожертви на користь and, earlier, in Providence, R.I. In lieu of flowers, the following donations would Української католицької церкви св. Стефана be appreciated: UNWLA Scholarship Program, PO Box 24, Matawan, NJ 07747- 1344 White Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 0024 (with a notation: IMO of Taissa Meleshko); St. Mary Protectress Church, або 305 Lake McCoy Drive, Apopka, FL 32712; or Florida Hospital Foundation / Hospice of the Comforter, 550 East Rollins St., Sixth Floor, Orlando, FL 32803. Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 May Her Memory Be Eternal. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44

Dubnyk’s resurgence .936 save percentage and five shutouts in 39 Coyotes, who were looking to give Mike claimed the starting netminder’s job. Wild games. These were some of the best goalie Smith the opportunity to rediscover his skaters entered every game knowing they a headline story stats in the entire NHL over that period. crease magic. The team’s No.1 struggled were going to win the game. Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan He gave his team a chance to compete early, opening the door for Dubnyk to see Dubnyk is grateful that the Coyotes gave Dubnyk highly appreciates the best season every night, energizing his teammates with some action in net. He impressed, but him a chance after Montreal sent him to the of his career because it followed a summer the desire to take their collective game to Arizona wanted Smith to play all of the time. AHL at the end of 2013-2014. He wasn’t of great discontent. The 27-year-old was the next level. Four places and eight points Minnesota Wild goaltending coach Bob sure there would be a spot for him in the forced into some serious soul-searching at out of a playoff spot (12th in the confer- Mason had recommended a look at Dubnyk NHL with only 60 goaltending jobs in the the conclusion of the 2013-2014 campaign ence) when acquiring Dubnyk, the Wild fin- a year earlier when Wild goalies were falling league. What he thought was a good fit in after being moved from the Edmonton ished as the Western Conference’s seventh like flies. Playing in the Western Conference Arizona was trumped by the even more Oilers to the Nashville Predators and finally seed and got as far as the second round of made him more familiar. perfect fit in Minnesota where he played to the Montreal Canadiens, who opted not the Western Conference playoffs before Dubnyk’s goal heading into 2014-2015 like a superstar. And the Wild followed his to bring him back. In the course of one year being eliminated by powerhouse Chicago. was to create an opportunity for the future, lead by playing their best hockey alongside he went from being the No. 1 goalie in The new goalkeeper had a huge impact on perhaps a year or two down the road. To get their reinvigorated new goalie. Edmonton to being a minor leaguer. Five the ice with the other players. the chance in Minnesota halfway through Best of all, Dubnyk is an unrestricted years in the NHL meant nothing at the start Ranking 29th in the league with a save the same season was totally unexpected. free agent, free to negotiate a new contract of last summer (2014), when Dubnyk percentage below .900, it was clear Wild Since the trade, all he did was play the with any team in the league. Minnesota got found himself without a job. It’s amazing GM Chuck Fletcher needed to do something best hockey of his young career. In one five- first crack at this suddenly hot talent, one that he re-emerged as the leader of a 2014- to give his team a chance to climb back into game span in late January, he stopped 130 who is certain to ink a several-year con- 2015 Wild team that climbed from the back contention. The club’s goaltending had of 133 shots he faced, a phenomenal .977 tract for more dollars than he ever could of the pack all the way into a playoff spot. been decimated by injuries for two seasons. save percentage. After nine shutouts in his have imagined. After joining Minnesota in a deal with the The options were limited, as not too many first 192 NHL games, he had five shutouts Dubnyk Deal: June 27 saw the Arizona Coyotes on January 14, Dubnyk teams look to move a goaltender three in his first 16 games with the Wild. Minnesota Wild agree to terms with goal- posted an unbelievable 27-9-2 record with months into a season. The team’s confidence level spiked dra- tender Devan Dubnyk on a six-year, $25 an incredible 1.78 goals-against-average, He found a willing trading partner in the matically upward since the Ukrainian million contract. The annual average value of the deal is $4.166 million and there is a limited no-trade clause for part of the con- tract. It was clear Dubnyk preferred to remain in Minnesota and the club was quite adamant in retaining his services. Dubnyk was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy and at 29 is entering the prime of his career. Both he and the Wild believe he’s at the stage of his career where he’s ready to take off. If the latter part of the 2014-2015 season is any indication, Dubnyk has already experienced liftoff. Isles reward Boychuk with mega deal The New York Islanders signed defense- man Johnny Boychuk to a seven-year, $42 million contract extension in mid-March of 2015. Boychuk was second among Islanders defensemen in points (35), assists (26) and plus/minus rating (+14) during the 2014- 2015 season. The Edmonton native estab- lished career highs in goals (9), assists and points in his first season with the Isles and ninth professional campaign. “Johnny’s influence in our dressing room, both on and off the ice, has been immeasurable,” Islanders GM Garth Snow said in announcing the contract extension. “His veteran presence is an asset that we are thrilled to help lead our club.” What a difference four years make. In 2011, GM Snow made what he thought was a bold move: trading for the rights to free- agent defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, hoping the veteran would sign with the Islanders and be the foundation of their blue line. The club offered a big money deal, Ehrhoff rejected it, was traded to the Buffalo Sabres where he signed a 10-year deal. So Snow realized the best way to attract a pending unrestricted free agent was to acquire one, then indoctrinate him into the franchise and its culture. In acquiring Boychuk from the Boston Bruins and Nick Leddy from the Chicago Blackhawks, Snow was lucky. The two con- tenders didn’t have the salary cap space to keep either player. Both would have been free agents this summer (2015) and the Islanders grabbed them without a second thought. They were one of the top defen- sive pairings in the league in 2014-2015. Now Snow had two players familiar with the organization and with each other. He had two players who knew what he was building and that it was getting results as the Islanders challenged for a division title. He even had two players who knew, long

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points in 74 games) a victim of no talented Ukrainian Pro Hockey... wingers on his forward line. Salvador’s NHL career may be coming to an end…On the (Continued from page 14) flipside, Jordin Tootoo was a pleasant sur- term, the team would be moving into new prise in New Jersey, his comeback perfor- “digs” in Brooklyn for 2015-2016. mance definitely deserving of another con- The result was the signing of Leddy for tract. He was his old self, pitching in a few seven years and $38.5 million and Boychuk goals (10) while playing his punishing style for seven years and $42 million, including of physical hockey…Disappointing doesn’t an annual cap hit of $11 million for the even describe Toronto’s season as Joffrey club’s top defensive pairing. Not too bad. Lupul (55 games) was one of many Leafs to In Boychuk’s case, it is likely the miss significant time because of physical ail- Islanders traded for average salary, a smart ments…Daniel Winnik was a most welcome move. Several young Islander forwards will addition to Pittsburgh’s playoff push, chip- be due for new deals in the next few years. ping in with 9 points in his 21 games as a As success arrives for the Islanders, so will Penguin. Known throughout his career as a an inflated payroll. third-line grinder, he’s made himself a more But success is arriving for the Islanders valuable commodity thanks to his occasion- due in large part to Johnny Boychuk. Boston’s al offensive production…Zach Boychuk loss was Long Island’s gain. He’s already failed another audition with Carolina, Matt become a cornerstone for what Snow has Halischuk skated the entire year in built and is building with this franchise. Winnipeg and Mark Pysyk should start Ukrainian utterings: The Devils were dis- 2015-2016 as a top-six defenseman in sapointing in 2014-2015 with captain Bryce Buffalo… Salvador (15 games) missing most of the Ihor Stelmach may be reached at iman@ campaign due to injury and Travis Zajac (25 sfgsports.com 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44

for a crackdown. Turning... The ERSP manifesto stated: “…Our Family Compound in Kerhonkson NY demand for independence is not extrem- (Continued from page 6) just a few minutes from Soyuzivka Heritage Center: ism, rather it is the most realistic, sober An escalation of tension arose after and illusion-free way out of our concerns changes to the Soviet Constitution that and miseries. The future relations of inde- would increase centralization, and were pendent Estonia with her eastern neighbor viewed as the “deathknell for all Estonian can only be based on the February 2, 1920, aspirations for greater autonomy.” The ERSP Peace Treaty of Tartu. This treaty has lost claimed that the “undemocratic, heavy-hand- none of its legal or essential value. Treaties ed measures being used to force through the like this do not lose their validity through constitutional changes completely ignoring forcible occupations.” the wishes of the small nationalities, are a Following the Hitler-Stalin Pact of 1939, threat to world peace and security …similar Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were incorpo- to piling up explosive material without any rated into the Soviet Union, in a clear viola- regard to the danger of explosion.” tion of international law. Most Western “While the Estonian people have clearly nations did not recognize as legal or perma- and unanimously shown their willingness nent the forcible seizure of the Baltic states to solve their own problems in a peaceful by the Soviets. and democratic spirit and tradition,” the A petition was drafted by the ERSP on ERSP expresses grave concern about November 2, 1988, and sent to the Estonian potential repressions resulting from the Supreme Soviet that the Estonian SSR be Soviet law permitting the stationing of spe- declared an independent nation, separate cial paramilitary unites in Estonia as well from the Soviet Union. as from possible provocations carried out by a “fifth column” of so-called internation- Source: “Estonians request U.N. peace- alists who want to derail the process of keeping force,” The Ukrainian Weekly, democratization and to provide a pretext November 13, 1988. Two beautifully renovated homes on 19+ acres with large barn (formerly used as a theatre). e main house has four bedrooms and four baths, with a large kitchen and other useful rooms. 2,800+ sq.  . e second home has under international law even though they 2,600+ sq.  . with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Helsinki... have no option for bringing claims directly against the Russian Federation.” Other features, including a pond on the property, an in ground pool, and a (Continued from page 3) Vladimir Kara-Murza, a well-known tennis court (both in need of restoration), and a number of bungalows in (OSCE): political-military security; eco- Russian activist and the coordinator of the need of rehab complete the picture. nomic and environmental security; and Open Russia Movement, said, “Today, the human rights and fundamental freedoms. Kremlin fully controls the national air- e owner is retiring out west. Tim Osborne, executive director of GML waves, which it has turned into transmit- Ltd., the majority owner of the now-liqui- ters for its propaganda… the last Russian dated Yukos Oil Co., said, “It is clear that the election recognized by the OSCE as con- Asking price is $895,000. Russian Federation is not honoring its obli- forming to basic democratic standards was Contact Licensed Real Estate Broker Gerald Goldman with Simon Gray gations and commitments under the rule of held more than 15 years ago.” Realty, LTD for more information and/or showing. law or in a manner consistent with the “There are currently 50 political prison- Helsinki process. Russia’s tendency, more ers in the Russian Federation,” Mr. Kara- 845-331-2321 or 914-388-1191 often than not, has been to ignore, delay, Murza continued. “These prisoners include obstruct or retaliate when faced with its opposition activists jailed under the infa- international law responsibilities… Russia mous ‘Bolotnaya case’ for protesting against cannot be trusted in international matters Mr. Putin’s inauguration in May 2012; the and that even when it has signed up to brother of anti-corruption campaigner international obligations, it will ignore Alexei Navalny; and Alexei Pichugin, the them if that is what it thinks serves it best.” remaining hostage of the Yukos case.” “Russia had engaged in the uncompen- “A clear pattern emerges when one sated expropriation of billions of dollars of looks at Russia’s implementation of its U.S. investments in Yukos Oil Co.,” observed arms control obligations overall,” observed former U.S. Undersecretary of State for Stephen Rademaker, former assistant sec- Economic, Business and Agricultural retary of state for arms control and inter- Affairs Ambassador Alan Larson. national security and nonproliferation. “American investors – who owned about 12 “Should Moscow conclude such agree- percent of Yukos at the time of the expro- ments have ceased to serve its interest, it priation – have claims worth over $14 bil- will ignore them, effectively terminate lion, and they are entitled to compensation them, violate them while continuing to pay them lip service, or selectively implement them… Russia believes that this is how great powers are entitled to act, and today Moscow insists on acting and being respected as a great power.” Rep. Smith was joined at the hearing by a panel of lawmakers including the Helsinki Commission’s co-chairman, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.).

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Vershyna, who is widely reported to repre- Local elections... sent the interests of Donetsk billionaire Rinat Akhmetov, against Yevhen Terekhov, 2015 local elections results estimates (Continued from page 1) who represents the Ukrop party that is presence of too many errors in voting bal- sponsored by Dnipropetrovsk billionaire KYIV – The following are the best available estimates of the results of the October lots to hold the vote. Igor Kolomoisky. 25 local elections held throughout Ukraine. As of October 28, the only official results Days earlier, officials considered cancella- In all, the Opora election-monitoring orga- for the largest elections emerged for Odesa city council head (mayor), as estab- tion after the ballots were printed at a factory nization reported 1,128 election violations lished by the Odesa city election commission. owned by industrial magnate Rinat while the Committee of Voters of Ukraine The following estimates were determined by independent exit polls, or a parallel Akhmetov, who had backed many candidates (CVU) recorded more than 1,500 violations. vote count conducted by the Opora election monitoring organization. in the city’s election, most of which belong to Among the most common violations was the Russian-oriented Opposition Bloc that a lack of protocols (to tally votes at polling Kyiv City Council Serhii Kivalov’s Sea (Independent) he’s widely recognized as financing. stations), vote-buying with cash and gifts, Solidarity Petro Party 5.9% 30%-30.6% Elections were also canceled in the ballots issued without identification, exces- Poroshenko Bloc 27.2% Self-Reliance 5.4% Mykola Frolov (Solidarity) Donetsk Oblast town of Krasnoarmiisk (pre- sive ballots printed, missing ballots and Self-Reliance 12.9% Fatherland 5.3% 14.6%-16.5% war population 64,500) after officials cited destroyed ballots. Incidents video-recorded Svoboda 10.6% Source: Shuster Studios Yaroslav Grishin (Ukrop) 10.0%-13.2% problems of printing and distributing bal- by Opora revealed ballot-stuffing and pho- Batkivshchyna 9.2% lots. In the Luhansk Oblast, elections were tographs confirmed parties transporting Odesa City Council Head Source: Center for Unity 5.7% canceled in a district in Severodonetsk (pre- voters to and from polling stations. (Mayor) Independent Sociological war population 109,000) and in the town of Then there were incomplete voter lists. Source: Savik Shuster Research, Gorshenin Studios exit poll Hennadii Trukhanov Svatove (pre-war population 18,000) Major Archbishop Emeritus Lubomyr (Trust Actions) 52.9% Institute because of ballot errors. Husar of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Kyiv City Council Head Sasha Borovik Lviv City Council The scandals weren’t limited to the Church reported he didn’t find his name on (Mayor) (Solidarity) 25.7% Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Odesa Oblast the lists to vote in his local polling station. Self-Reliance Vitali Klitschko Eduard Hurvitz State Administration Head Mikheil Despite the various scandals, leading (Independent) 8.5% 31.9%-32.7% (Solidarity) 38.4%- Solidarity 12.6%-12.8% Saakashvili alleged fraud in the city’s council international election-observing organiza- 40.4% Source: Odesa City Svoboda 10.0%-11.3% and council head (mayoral) elections, which tions such as the Organization for the Serhii Husovskiy (Self- Election Commission Civic Position 9.4%-9.7% resulted in a widely questioned first-round Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Reliance) 8%-9.2% and the European Network of Election- Dnipropetrovsk City People’s Monitoring victory for incumbent Hennadii Trukhanov. Volodymyr Bondarenko Council 7.4%-7.6% These claims were backed by the Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO) deter- (Batkivshchyna) Committee for Open Democracy, the third- mined the elections met international stan- 8.0%-8.7% Ukrop 33.0% Ukrop 5.9% largest election monitoring organization dards, as did the U.S. government. Boryslav Bereza Opposition Bloc 27.1% Ukrainian Halytska accredited in Ukraine, which reported the Official results were still being estab- (Decisive Citizens) 8.5% Civic Strength 7.9% Party 5.8%-6.0% Odesa elections were undermined by car- lished as of October 29, which also drew Oleksandr Omelchenko Solidarity 6.8% Source: www.depo.ua, ousel voting, a lack of protocols, bribing of criticism from observers. The mass media (Unity) 6.6%-8.1% Self-Reliance 5.7% Shuster Studios, CVU voters by candidates and too many ballots could only rely on estimates from Opora’s Source: Committee of Source: Shuster Studios Lviv City Council Head at some polls. parallel vote count, exit polls conducted by Voters of Ukraine (CVU), (Mayor) “These problems call into question the at least three organizations and what the Hromadske TV exit polls Dnipropetrovsk City accuracy of results,” said Committee for Open political parties and candidates themselves Council Head (Mayor) Andriy Sadovyi (Self- Democracy executive director Brian Mefford. were estimating. Kharkiv City Council Reliance) 49.23% Borys Filatov Much criticism was directed at the As expected, Kyiv City Council Head Renaissance 35%-41.6% Ruslan Koshulynskiy Central Election Commission (CEC) for (Mayor) Vitali Klitschko handily won the (Svoboda) 12.29% 51.3%-67.9% Oleksandr Vilkul deciding on October 27 to cancel the sec- most votes in his re-election bid, but he will Self-Reliance 32.0%-37.2% Volodymyr Hirniak ond-round runoff vote for city council head nonetheless face a runoff after failing to 15.5%-16.4% (Civic Position) Zahid Krasnov 11.4%-11.6% (mayor) of Pavlohrad, a Dnipropetrovsk win 50 percent of the vote. Our Land 8.3% 11.2%-12.0% Oblast city with a population of about As of October 29, it wasn’t clear who his Dmytro Dobrodomov Solidarity 6.9%-8.3% Source: Opora, Shuster 110,000 situated on the Donbas coal basin. opponent would be since the runner-ups (People’s Monitoring) Source: CVU, Hennadii Studios 10.0%-11% The CEC based its decision on the city’s were separated by small margins. His most Kernes interview with voting-age population dropping below likely opponents, described as sparring part- pravda.com.ua Zaporizhia City Council Source: www.depo.ua, 90,000 after voting lists were reviewed, ners by observers, were Boryslav Bereza, a Shuster Studios, CVU Opposition Bloc which it argued should change the category former spokesman for the Pravyi Sektor para- Kharkiv City Council 24%-26.8% Lviv Oblast Council of rules for its election to a first-past-the- military group, and Oleksandr Omelchenko, Head (Mayor) Solidarity 11.1%-16% post system (for cities below 90,000) from the 77-year-old former mayor of Kyiv. Solidarity 21.6% Hennadii Kernes Ukrop 12% a second-round runoff. Mr. Klitschko performed well despite (Renaissance) 65.9% Self-Reliance 14.5% Self-Reliance 9.1% This logic drew sharp criticism from the overt election violations, such as promoting Taras Sitenko Svoboda 12.9% Opora election monitoring group and the his candidacy and the Solidarity party at (Self-Reliance) 12.3% New Politics 8.8% Batkivshchyna 9.2% Committee of Voters of Ukraine, which said government functions, and an abundance Yurii Sapronov Batkivshchyna 7% Civic Position 8.0% changing the voting system after an elec- of video clips circulated on the Internet (Independent) 5.1% Our Land 6.8% Ukrop 6.2% tion was held was a violation of election revealing his verbal gaffes. Source: Opora election Source: Center for Oleh Liashko’s Radical law. Pavlohrad had already been estab- His lack of speaking ability has become monitoring organization Independent Sociological Party 5.6% lished ahead of the elections as a city for so notorious that one of his competitors, parallel count Research at Zaporizhia National University, People’s Monitoring which the second-round runoff applies. Vasyl Hatsko, even adopted the slogan, “A 5.2% “There has never been such egregious mayor not to be ashamed of.” Odesa City Council Gorshenin Institute People’s Rukh of Ukraine legal nihilism in the history of Ukrainian “If a serious competitor emerged, Trust Actions 28.6% Zaporizhia City Council 5.1% elections,” said Olha Aivazovska, the head of Klitschko wouldn’t have had much of a Solidarity 20.0%, Head (Mayor) Source: www.depo.ua, the Opora election monitoring organization. chance,” said Andriy Zolotariov, a veteran Opposition Bloc 14.4% Volodymyr Buriak Shuster Studios, CVU Following the public outcry, Pavlohrad’s political consultant and director of the district election commission decided the Third Sector firm. “I think there was a polit- same day to hold the second-round runoff, ical deal here because those figures that The elections confirmed that the tration and those dissatisfied with the gov- which the CEC said it would review. could have competed for the mayorship Batkivshchyna party, founded by former ernment voted for Svoboda, choosing a pecu- The runoff would involve Anatoliy weren’t included.” Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, is no liar way to express their protest,” he said. longer the dominant political force in “It’s very similar to 2012, when votes Ukraine’s capital, finishing in fourth place came to Svoboda in opposition to in the city council vote, according to an exit Yanuokvych and the Party of Regions rather ATO poll conducted by Savik Shuster Studios. than for the party. Now it’s in opposition to CHILDREN OF WAR Filling its void has been the Self-Reliance Poroshenko.” party, founded by Lviv City Council Head Billionaire Igor Kolomoisky tried to get a The war in Eastern Ukraine has brought death, destruction and (Mayor) Andriy Sadovyi, and the Svoboda foothold in Kyiv politics by fielding his close a generation of children whose fathers gave their lives for ukraine. nationalist party, which potentially finished confidante, Hennadii Korban, as a mayoral These children and their mothers receive little or no aid and need our in a surprising third place with 11 percent candidate representing the Ukrop party. Yet support. of the votes, the exit poll said. Mr. Korban’s performance was miserable, The Svoboda party is alleging political not finishing even among the top five, as Orphans Aid Society, a 501c(3) charity, has been supporting persecution from the Poroshenko adminis- was the case with Ukrop. orphans in Ukraine since 1992. We have expanded our services to tration, with several of its top leaders, “Kyiv voters are well-informed and support these children. including Deputy Party Head Yuriy know that Ukrop is Kolomoisky,” Mr. To sponsor a war child please contact us at [email protected] Syrotiuk, being detained or placed under Besarab said. “The attempt to dress up the house arrest in relation to their alleged role Kolomoisky cult into a patriotic party sim- Visit our website www.oasukraine.org for the deadly explosion outside parliament ply didn’t work.” or write on August 31. The elections in Kharkiv offered surpris- Orphans’ Aid Society Indeed, Svoboda became the party gath- es, but only in the sense that City Council ering the most protest votes in central and Head (Mayor) Hennadii Kernes, first elect- P. O. B ox 630245 western Ukraine, said Mykhailo Besarab, a ed in 2010, won with a landslide of 65.9 Little Neck, NY 11363-0245 Kyiv political consultant. percent, according to a parallel count con- 845-434-4096 “They have been the target of the most harassment from the Poroshenko adminis- (Continued on page 19) No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 19

November 3 Presentation by Steven Lee Myers, “Understanding November 8 Remembrance Day commemoration, Ukrainian Stanford, CA Russia’s New Tsar,” Stanford University, 650-725-2563 Etobicoke, ON Canadian Congress, Ukrainian Canadian Memorial Park, or [email protected] 416-323-4772 or www.ucctoronto.ca November 5 Film screening, “Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for November 10 18th annual Dallin Lecture, with Lilia Shevtsova, “Russia San Francisco Freedom,” Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, Stanford, CA as a Global Challenge,” Stanford University, San Francisco Film Society, Vogue Theater, http://creees.stanford.edu www.sffs.org or 415-561-5000 November 10 Presentation by Andrea Chalupa, “Orwell and the November 5 Presentation by Yanni Kotsonis, “Taxes, Liberty and New York Refugees: The Untold Story of Animal Farm,” National Stanford, CA Anxiety: Russia and the World from the 18th Century to Arts Club, www.nationalartsclub.org or 212-475-3424 the 20th,” Stanford University, 650-725-2563 or [email protected] November 11 Cooking workshop of cabbage rolls, Ukrainian National Toronto Federation, [email protected] November 6 Benefit reception, Columbus Room at Union Station, Washington [email protected] November 11 General meeting and zabava, Ukrainian American Society The Colony, TX of Texas, St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Church, November 6 Poetry reading, “Alienation,” with Vasyl Lozynskyi, www.uast.org New York Vasyl Makhno and Uljana Wolf, The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or www.ukrainianmusuem.org November 13 Tricky Tray, Ukrainian American Youth Association, Whippany, NJ Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, November 6-29 Art exhibit, “Retrospective by Oksana Teodorowycz,” 973-590-9456 Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 or www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org November 13 Book presentation, “Vovochka: The True Confessions of New York Vladimir Putin’s Best Friend and Confidant” by November 7 Ukrainian Night, St. Vladimir the Great Council, St. John Alexander Motyl, The Ukrainian Museum, Ottawa the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 613-723-1673 www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110

November 7 Networking night, featuring guest speaker Marc Marzotto, November 13-14 Art exhibit, featuring works by artist from Ukraine and Ottawa Villa Marconi, 613-596-8188 or [email protected] Parma, OH the U.S.A., Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, St. Andrew Hall, 440-526-6863 November 7 Holodomor National Monument unveiling, Ukrainian Washington Congress Committee of America, U.S. Committee for November 14-15 35th annual Ukrainian AutumnFest, Epiphany of Our Holodomor-Genocide Awareness 1932-1933, Union St. Petersburg, FL Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 727-465-8455 or Station, [email protected] [email protected] November 7-8 Film screening, “The Ukrainians” by Leonid Kanter and San Francisco Ivan Yasen, http://frontlineukraine-now.com Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions November 8 Memorial concert, Lisner Auditorium, George Washington from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Washington University, [email protected] or 202-524-0018 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

lish’ relations with Russia. It’s a madhouse,” Mr. Trukhanov and work with his Trust and politically, following the Euro-Maidan Local elections... said on October 28 Petro Oleshchuk, a politi- Actions party. and outbreak of the Donbas war. cal science lecturer at Shevchenko National “With Kernes in Kharkiv, Vilkul in “The fight will not be for life, but to the (Continued from page 18) University. Dnipropetrovsk and Trukhanov in Odesa, we death,” Mr. Zolotariov, an expert on ducted by the Opora election monitoring Another Euro-Maidan opponent, Hennadii can get a pro-Russian belt in Ukraine’s key Dnipropetrovsk politics, told an October 27 organization, avoiding the need for a runoff. Trukhanov, enjoyed strong support in Odesa, cities,” Mr. Besarab said. “Instead of sitting in press conference. “And I’m afraid the (Soviet) Mr. Kernes is currently on trial, accused Ukraine’s third-largest city. He won re-elec- prison, people involved in horrific crimes are metaphor about the ‘Kalashnikov calculator’ by the government of illegally kidnapping tion with 52.9 percent of the vote, also forgo- becoming mayors. That’s the verdict on the may be fulfilled in Dnipropetrovsk, taking Euro-Maidan protesters, ordering torture ing the need for a second-round runoff. government’s failure to prosecute them.” into account that Kolomoisky’s team has its against them and threatening two Euro- Yet Mr. Trukhanov’s seemingly convinc- The most competitive mayoral race own (private) armed forces.” Maidan activists with murder. ing victory was marred by accusations of occurred in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine’s At least 19 mayoral runoffs will take Indeed Mr. Kernes was among the lead- vote fraud from election observers, political fourth-largest city, where final results had place on November 15, based on the local ing enemies of the Euro-Maidan. parties and key state officials, including yet to be established as of October 28. election law adopted in July that stipulates Afterwards, he was widely credited with Odesa State Administration Head Mikheil The second-round runoff will feature a runoff in the event that a mayoral election preventing separatists from getting a foot- Saakashvili, who called for a mass protest Oleksandr Vilkul, reported to have actively doesn’t produce a winner with an absolute hold in the Kharkiv region, which has on the evening of October 28 and creating a persecuted Euro-Maidan activists, against majority of more than 50 percent. remained solidly under Ukrainian control. committee to combat the fraud. Borys Filatov, a Euro-Maidan supporter. Another city requiring a runoff will be He also survived an assassination attempt, “With our common efforts, we will elimi- Mr. Vilkul represents the Opposition Lviv, the largest city in western Ukraine for which he is still being treated. nate the dominance of the oligarch mafia Bloc, which is being financed by Donetsk where Mr. Sadovyi, the founder of the Self- The bullet pierced his lung, stomach and clans and turn Odesa into a city clean from billionaire Akhmetov, while Mr. Filatov is a Reliance party, won 49 percent (according vertebrae, injuring his spine and harming trash, as well as bandits, budget thieves and close confidante to Dnipropetrovsk billion- to the CVU) and will compete against his ability to walk normally, news reports. corrupt officials,” Mr. Saakashvili wrote on his aire Kolomoisky, who is the sponsor of the Ruslan Koshulynskyi of the Svoboda Since then, Mr. Kernes has balanced Facebook page. “We will make the city bud- Ukrop party. nationalist party, who won 12 percent. between supporting the Ukrainian govern- get transparent and won’t allow any more The two billionaires have an intense rival- Mr. Sadovyi is expected to easily win re- ment and patronizing the city’s large theft. We will cease demands for bribes from ry in which they’re fighting over industrial election, given that Self-Reliance has over- Russophile population. He led the Kharkiv officials and extortion in our schools.” assets throughout the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. taken Svoboda as the most popular party in City Council in June in avoiding a proposal Only a few hundred showed up for the Mr. Kolomoisky is widely reported to be try- the Halychyna region since the Euro-Maidan. to recognize the Russian Federation as an protest and they were met by a hundred or ing to encroach upon Mr. Akhmetov’s assets It earned 32 percent of the vote for the Lviv aggressor. In February, he told the pravda. so supporters of the re-elected mayor, after his position weakened, both financially City Council, far ahead of its rivals. com.ua news site in an interview that he reported the dumskaya.net news site. doesn’t believe Russia is engaged in aggres- Mr. Trukhanov became an influential sion against Ukraine. businessman by launching one of Ukraine’s gence of “ghost fighters.” The second Minsk Mr. Kernes is widely acknowledged to be first security companies in the 1990s and The multi-faceted... ceasefire deal, signed in February, man- the gatekeeper of corruption in the Kharkiv he’s had close ties to oligarchs and criminal dates the withdrawal of all foreign armed (Continued from page 2) region. In September 2014, Kharkiv Oblast authorities ever since, news reports said. formations and mercenaries from State Administration Head Ihor Baluta He led the Party of Regions faction in the Ukrainian territory (UNIAN, February 12). port their activities. Punishments range accused him of sabotaging the delivery of Odesa City Council in 2010 and was elected Ultimately, Minsk II may prompt some for- from three to 10 years in prison, depending military hardware to Ukrainian soldiers, to the Verkhovna Rada in 2012. eign fighters, including Italian nationals, to on the violation. Yet, the enforcement of fulfilling just 25 percent of what had been During the Euro-Maidan, he dismissed its hide their identity and presence in Ukraine these measures could face serious prob- planned by the central government. leaders as “a bunch of provocateurs who – thus further complicating current efforts lems of interpretation. A major issue is that In one of his first interviews after the want to return to power” and voted for the so- to tackle the phenomenon of Europeans Italian citizens fighting in the Azov vote, which was published on October 28, called “dictatorship laws” that were aimed at going to fight in Ukraine. Mr. Kernes said among his priorities will be severely restricting individual freedoms. Battalion do so under the legal cover pro- renewing economic ties with Russia. The Opposition Bloc, a party composed vided by the Ukrainian government – The article above is reprinted from “We’re still waiting for election results. largely of former Party of Regions mem- which does not apply to foreign volunteers Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Various scum is celebrating its revenge. The bers, indicated on October 28 that it wishes on the separatist side. its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, elected mayor of Kharkiv wants to ‘re-estab- to sign a memorandum of cooperation with Another problem is the potential emer- www.jamestown.org. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 No. 44

The Ukrainian National Association Inc. PREVIEW will host a presentation by OF EVENTS Saturday, November 7 NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all to a lecture “Poetic Dr. Petrusia G. Kotlar Reflections in the Time of War and Peace: Marshall McLuhan’s Theory in the Context of Today’s Ukraine,” by Vasyl Lozynskyi, a Kyiv-based poet, essayist, translator, liter- “Wellness and Nutrition ary critic and curator. The lecture will take place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 as a Means to Healthy Longevity” p.m. For additional information, call 212- 254-5130. Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) of Whippany, 60C North Jefferson Rd., Whippany NJ 07981 Dr. Kotlar, chiropractor, is a well-known alternative health care N.J., will host a Tricky Tray at 6 p.m. at the provider practicing for 31 years. Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Her holistic wellness practice in New Jersey, 60 N. Jefferson Road, Topics to be discussed include: NYC encompasses spinal health, Whippany, NJ 07981. Included with the nutrition, exercise and apitherapy. $35 entrance fee is dinner, a sheet of tick- • Ethno-nutrition As part of her continuing education ets, a chance for a door prize and a pro- studies, Dr. Kotlar has completed • Seasonal Eating coursework on Nutritional Proto- gram book. Doors open at 6 p.m.; calling • Nutritional Trends in 2015 cols for Daily Living, Principles begins at 7:30 p.m. For information con- of Digestion, and Fundamentals tact the UAYA branch at 973-544-8774 Alternatives to Chemical Medicine Admission: gratis • of Herbal Therapy in Endocrinol- (like the branch on its Facebook page, ogy and Cardiac Health, among CYM Whippany). others. Healthy snack tasting Organized by the UNA New Jersey District Saturday-Sunday, November 14-15 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.: The 35th annual Ukrainian AutumnFest will be held at Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church at 434 90th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702. Festival hours are Saturday, noon-7 p.m., and Sunday, 11a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature authentic Ukrainian food (borshch, holubtsi, vare- nyky and potato pancakes, all available for take-out), Ukrainian beer, Ukrainian arts and crafts, vendors, church tours, children’s rides and games, polka lessons, music for dancing both days by Cathy and the Lorelei Band, and dance performances by the Kalyna Ukrainian Dancers. A silent auction and raffle will be held Sunday. For informa- tion call 727-576-1001 or 727-576-0400 or e-mail [email protected]. Sunday, November 15 NEW YORK: Commemorating the 110th anniversary year of Jurij Lawrynenko’s birth, The Ukrainian Academy of Arts & Sciences in the U.S. invites all to a presen- tation of the book: “Jurij Lawrynenko and Jurij Sherekh: correspondence 1945- 1949.” The event will take place in the Academy’s building at 206 West 100th Street, (between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.) at 3 p.m. For additional information call 212-222-1866.

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