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ThePublished U by thekra Ukrainian Nationali Association n i a Inc., a n fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXVIII No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 $1/$2 in Ukraine Base-for-gas Rada’s approval of Medvedev-Yanukovych pact sparks protests by Zenon Zawada deal reveals Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV – Ukraine’s pro-Russian parlia- political split mentary majority ratified the Medvedev- Yanukovych pact during an exceptionally by Danylo Peleschuk violent April 27 session, where lawmakers Special to The Ukrainian Weekly traded fists amidst smoke and flying eggs. Outside, Kyiv’s biggest scuffles in five years TORONTO – In his most overt turn erupted between police and protesters. toward Russia since assuming office, Taking shelter behind umbrellas held by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on bodyguards, Verkhovna Rada Chair April 21 signed a deal with Russian Volodymyr Lytvyn led the session to ratify President Dmitry Medvedev extending the the controversial agreement amidst a rain of Russian Black Sea Fleet’s lease on its base eggs hurled by the opposition. Brawls ignit- in the Crimean port of Sevastopol in ed, in which deputies pulled hair and exchange for cheaper natural gas imports. smashed noses, images of which reached Mr. Yanukovych’s move revealed politi- televisions and newspapers globally. cal cleavages in Ukraine and sparked out- The defiant majority mustered 236 votes rage from opposition forces, which allege to ratify the pact signed by Ukrainian that Mr. Yanukovych is endangering President Viktor Yanukovych and Russian UNIAN Ukraine’s sovereignty. Some experts, how- Federation President Dmitry Medvedev, ever, said it was a pragmatic decision that which would extend the lease of the Russian Opposition deputies in the Verkhovna Rada carry in a huge Ukrainian flag bear- allows Ukraine to shore up its troubled Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol by 25 years in ing the words “No to state betrayal.” economy by closing in on a staggering bud- exchange for a discount on natural gas pric- get deficit. es for 10 years, which President Yanukovych Much of the current deficit stems from claimed would result in $40 billion in sav- Ukraine’s state oil and gas company, ings. Naftohaz Ukrany, and its inability to shoul- Pro-Russian forces said the deal served to der the costs of Ukraine’s gas-thirsty heavy benefit the Ukrainian economy, while pro- industries has further crippled an economy Western politicians said not only was money that shrank more than 15 percent in 2009. not saved, but Ukraine’s sovereignty was The deal is expected to allow Ukraine to ultimately sacrificed. keep its deficit below 6 percent of the gross “Sevastopol is the first step,” said Yulia domestic product (GDP), a requirement for Tymoshenko, the most popular leader the International Monetary Fund to resume among the fractured opposition. “Without its loan program to Ukraine. doubt, Crimea will be next if the gang con- “One way of looking at this agreement is tinues its politics. Ukraine has begun the in a purely instrumental way of economic process of losing its independence.” rationality,” said Serhiy Kudelia, assistant Among those offering support for the professor of political science at the National pact were 16 deputies from pro-Western University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. “The forces – nine from the Tymoshenko Bloc Efrem Lukatsky deal with Russia also allows Ukraine to and seven from Our Ukraine-People’s Self- make a deal with the IMF. It’s all intercon- Ukrainian police apply force and push back protesters outside the Verkhovna nected.” (Continued on page 10) Rada on April 27, when the majority ratified the Medvedev-Yanukovych pact. Presidents Yanukovych and Medvedev met in Kharkiv on April 21 to hash out the deal, which will keep the fleet stationed on Ukrainian territory until 2042 and cut In Canada, a discussion of vanishing Jewish heritage in Ukraine Ukraine’s price tag for Russian gas by 30 percent through 2019. by Oksana Zakydalsky legacy is long and extensive. And, like the audience, which included the bishops of Ukrainians in the diaspora, Jews who trace both the Ukrainian Catholic and Ukrainian The measure would save Ukraine about TORONTO – The erasing of the Jewish $3 billion this year on the 30 billion cubic their family roots to Ukraine want to lay Orthodox Churches of Canada and past in Ukraine has recently been the subject claim to both their family histories and to Ukrainian Canadian Congress President meters it is contracted to import in 2010, and of several books, such as Omer Bartov’s would save about $40 billion by 2019, their Jewish legacy. Paul Grod, packed the room. “Erased – Vanishing Traces of Jewish Various Jewish organizations and initia- The main areas of activity of the UCSJ in according to Mr. Yanukovych. Galicia in Present-Day Ukraine” and Father Russia will continue to pay the $93 mil- tives around the world have been set up to Ukraine are monitoring human rights, pro- Patrick Desbois’ “Holocaust by Bullets.” recover and restore this legacy. One such viding legal support and advocacy for cases lion yearly rent stipulated in the original Out of a Jewish population of 2 million 1997 agreement about the fleet’s basing, and organization is the Union of Councils for dealing with human rights, dealing with who lived on the territory of what is now Jews of the Former Soviet Union, formerly questions connected to the Holocaust, and will pay $100 million starting in 2017. Ukraine, 1.4 million were murdered by the Observers, however, see ulterior motives. known as the Union of Councils for Soviet preserving and protecting the cultural heri- Nazis during World War II. The majority of According to Dr. Kudelia, the deal also pro- Jews (the organization still uses the acronym tage of Jews in Ukraine. Jewish historical communities – some of vides a convenient cover for government UCSJ). The UCSJ office in Ukraine is head- During the Soviet period, Mr. Sheykhet which had been in Ukraine for hundreds of officials with connections in the energy sec- ed by Meylakh Sheykhet. taught at the Odesa Telecommunications years, were wiped out. tor to neglect crucial reforms – the signature Mr. Sheykhet was a special guest of Institute. His family were observant Jews, The 1989 Soviet census gave the number shady politics that marked President Leonid Member of Parliament Borys Wrzesnewskyj but behind closed doors. When the Jewish Kuchma’s regime. of Jews in Ukraine as 487,000 but, since at a discussion on Ukrainian-Jewish rela- refusenik movement took hold in the 1970s, “If in the short term it may have avoided 1991, about 80 percent have emigrated. The tions held on April 8 at the Canadian Mr. Sheykhet went to Moscow and became financial collapse, then for the next 25 years Jewish population in Ukraine currently Ukrainian Art Foundation gallery. The pres- a part of that underground. He received per- totals about 100,000. Although the number ident of the Canadian Jewish Congress (Continued on page 10) is not large, the Ukrainian Jewish historical (CJC), Mark Freiman, was also present, and (Continued on page 9) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Jubilant Medvedev praises Yanukovych Base-for-gas deal condemned the sake of would-be stability.” (BYuT Inform) KYIV – Ukraine’s opposition forces and threatens Belarusian president have united to condemn a new agreement Azarov: deal good for economy by Pavel Felgenhauer that provides a 25-year extension to the Russian navy’s lease of Sevastopol in KYIV – The ratification by the Eurasia Daily Monitor The strategic im- return for cheaper gas imports. The demo- Verkhovna Rada of the agreement signed in Kharkiv by Ukrainian President Viktor On April 21 Moscow achieved one of cratic forces said they would seek to stop portance of keep- Yanukovych and Russian President Dmitry its most important long-term strategic the agreement from being ratified at the Medvedev extending the basing of the goals – to secure a continued military April 27 session of the Verkhovna Rada. ing a military foot- Russian Black Sea Fleet on the territory of presence in Ukraine by keeping its base In an interview with the Financial Times, Ukraine does not restrict Ukraine’s sover- in Sevastopol, Crimea. hold in Crimea is Leader of the Opposition Yulia Tymoshenko described the deal “as a eignty, said Prime Minister Mykola Azarov During a summit in Kharkiv in eastern said on April 28. On the contrary, it is a cata- Ukraine, Presidents Viktor Yanukovych important enough shocking trade-off.” She went on to say, “This casts Ukraine 20 years back towards lyst of accelerated economic growth, he and Dmitry Medvedev signed a barter added. (Ukrinform) agreement that will reduce by 30 percent for Russian lead- the Soviet Union. Independence is at risk. the price of natural gas for Ukraine and ers to effectively I don’t want to see our country fall under Russians buying housing in Crimea extend the lease of Sevastopol as the main authoritarianism and controlled democra- base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet for increase payment cy.” Chapter 1, Article 17 of the KYIV – Russian citizens, after a consid- 25 years plus an automatic prolongation Constitution of Ukraine clearly states: erable interval, have begun to actively pur- of 5 years. for Sevastopol “The location of foreign military bases chase housing in Crimea, the press service At present, the Ukrainian Constitution shall not be permitted on the territory of of the Zoloti Vorota corporation, which forbids foreign military bases, while manifold. Ukraine.” Whereas the Russian navy’s use includes the company Sevastopolbud, told Russia, in 1997, was allowed to preserve of the Black Sea port preceded the Ukrinform on April 26. The number of its base in Crimea until May 2017. It is Constitution, its lease was due to expire in transactions with buyers from Russia over not yet clear whether the 30-year exten- 2017 and, in line with the Constitution, the past two months grew in Sevastopol by agreements to keep the Russian base in Russian forces were due to quit the port. 20-30 percent – which is four to five apart- sion will commence on the day of ratifi- Sevastopol and cheaper natural gas for cation of the new agreement, or in 2017. Any agreement that permits the fleet to ments a month. However, the number of real Ukraine are closely interconnected: “The stay on after the expiry of the lease is buyers from Russia may be higher: in some During their press conference in announced discount on gas will be con- Kharkiv, both presidents insisted that the therefore unlawful, say opposition forces. cases, transactions are conducted by close sidered as part of the drastically increased Ms. Tymoshenko warned that the security relatives who are residents of Ukraine, thus Black Sea Fleet problem has been perma- lease payment for our base in Sevastopol.” nently resolved. Ukrainian sources say of Europe and the region were at stake. avoiding difficulties in drawing up transac- Technically, the Russian gas monopoly Russia used ships from its Black Sea Fleet tions for non-residents. The buyers are the Black Sea Fleet may stay in Gazprom will be allowed to export gas to Sevastopol until 2042 (www.unian.net, during its short war with Georgia in mainly servicemen of the Russian Black Sea Ukraine without paying export duties to August 2008. Vessels from the fleet Fleet who have reached pension age, as well April 21). the Russian budget – at present 30 per- According to Mr. Yanukovych, the new patrolled the coast of Abkhazia and sunk a as residents of Moscow, St. Petersburg and cent. Georgian missile boat. “We could auto- agreement will come into force in April the Ural Federal Region. (Ukrinform) According to Mr. Yanukovych, the gas matically be pulled into one side of a con- 2010: “We hastened the decision about discount will “amount to Ukraine receiv- flict. In a worst-case scenario, we could Kravchuk notes restricted sovereignty the stationing of the Black Sea Fleet on ing $40 billion in investment aid in 10 lose Crimea,” said Ms Tymoshenko. The Ukrainian territory since our Russian KYIV – Former President Leonid years.” Gazprom will not lose profit, but new agreement has united the democratic friends needed clarity on this question,” Kravchuk (1991-1994) says that, by its lat- the Russian federal budget will apparent- forces in opposition. Front for Change Mr. Yanukovych told journalists, adding: est decision on the Russian Black Sea Fleet, ly lose $3 billion to $4 billion annually Party leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk said, “Mr. “The continued presence of the Black Sea Ukraine has confirmed its consent to remain under the new agreement. Under the 1997 President, don’t submit this shameful Fleet in Sevastopol will increase regional a country with restricted sovereignty until lease agreement that seems to have been agreement for ratification by Parliament.” security” (RIA Novosti, Interfax, April 2042, the newspaper Vechirni Visti reported terminated in Kharkiv, $97 million was Viacheslav Kyrylenko, leader of For 21). on April 28. “There has never been a single Ukraine, said, “Opposition forces must Mr. Medvedev announced that the (Continued on page 42) disputable question between Ukraine and unite not to allow this agreement to be rati- Russia, be it the Black Sea Fleet or distribu- fied by the Parliament. In this issue we tion of former Soviet property, in which the need a strong effective opposition.” Ms. gas valve was not used as a lever of pressure Tymoshenko urged Western governments on us,” noted the politician, who once signed Opposition slams Yanukovych promise to “stop turning a blind eye” to Mr. agreements on the division of the USSR’s Yanukovych’s trampling of Ukraine’s Black Sea Fleet. The presence of the Russian Constitution, and not to “betray principles to give up highly enriched uranium of democracy and freedom of speech for (Continued on page 36) by Pavel Korduban agreement (UNIAN, April 18). Eurasia Daily Monitor Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko said that HEU Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych should be transported to Russia, while THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 promised his U.S. counterpart, Barack Ukraine would receive in exchange low Obama, to give up the country’s stockpile enriched uranium for scientific studies An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., of highly enriched uranium (HEU) during from Russia and the U.S. He also said a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. their meeting on the fringes of the nuclear that Ukraine needed “the most modern Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. security summit in Washington on April and unique equipment” for nuclear Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. 12. In return, Washington offered finan- research (Inter TV, April 16). (ISSN — 0273-9348) cial and technical assistance, in particular Among Mr. Yanukovych’s other $250 million to enhance security at the The Weekly: UNA: achievements during the Washington Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear summit, Mr. Gryshchenko listed Mr. plant. Obama’s promise to support financial sta- Postmaster, send address changes to: The agreement was touted as a great bilization in Ukraine and an agreement The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz success by the Ukrainian government. that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary 2200 Route 10 Editors: Matthew Dubas However, the nationalist opposition lam- Clinton will visit Kyiv in the summer P.O. Box 280 Zenon Zawada (Kyiv) basted the uranium deal as a betrayal of (Zerkalo Nedeli, April 17). Parsippany, NJ 07054 national interests. Opinions about the HEU agreement Ukraine’s stockpile of HEU amounts were less enthusiastic outside the main The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com; e-mail: [email protected] to some 90 kilos kept at nuclear research ruling Party of Regions. Verkhovyna centers in Kyiv, Sevastopol and Kharkiv. Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn, The Ukrainian Weekly, May 2, 2010, No. 18, Vol. LXXVIII This would be enough to make several whose eponymous bloc is a junior mem- Copyright © 2010 The Ukrainian Weekly nuclear warheads, according to ber of the ruling coalition, said on the Oleksander Hudyma, a Ukrainian nation- parliamentary TV channel that the inter- al deputy and energy expert, national community would not have ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA (Komsomolskaya Pravda v Ukraine, April allowed Ukraine to keep HEU anyway, 13). Officially, this was a voluntary move but he suggested that it must demand tan- Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 designed to make it harder for terrorists gible compensation. “The question is e-mail: [email protected] to obtain fissile material for use in build- what Ukraine will receive for this,” he Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 ing a nuclear bomb. Vice Prime Minister said (Rada TV, April 16). fax: (973) 644-9510 Volodymyr Semynozhenko, whose remit Liberal politician Arseniy Yatsenyuk, e-mail: [email protected] includes science, said that Ukraine would who came fourth among 18 candidates in Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 work more closely with the United States e-mail: [email protected] in nuclear technologies as a result of the (Continued on page 42) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 3 Russia achieves strategic gains at Ukraine’s and Europe’s expense by Stephen Blank Kyiv’s second alternative was to bite loses because the BSF and its accompany- Ukraine from Europe even more. Eurasia Daily Monitor the bullet and institute reforms within its ing socio-political-economic-cultural infra- Similarly, this deal shows Moscow gas economy (Kyiv Post, April 15). Yet, structure enable Russia to keep Crimea, reverting to past practices of subsidizing Russia’s new deal with Ukraine on the that course alienates President Viktor and thus Ukraine, in a permanent condi- neighbors and “special friends” to preserve Black Sea Fleet (BSF) and gas prices has Yanukovych’s power base, which depends tion of de facto circumscribed and limited their dependence upon Russia. Moscow profound bilateral significance, as well as on cheap gas and non-transparent deals. sovereignty. Moscow will retain all its had claimed to abandon this policy in for the Commonwealth of Independent Such reforms would also generate momen- points of leverage over Kyiv and gain 2005, but never fully managed to do so. States (CIS) and even Europe. It ratifies tum towards greater harmonization of the more because the deal allows Russia to Now, it is clearly going to become a policy long-term Russian gains at the expense of Ukrainian economy with those of EU build two nuclear reactors in Ukraine and once again, and a powerful source of lever- all the other players and continues to solid- members to its West and would thus repre- preserve its nuclear monopoly there (as an age on Europe and Eurasia. ify Moscow’s claim to possess a sphere of sent a form of Westernization over the alternative to gas). Indeed, Russian Energy Minister Sergei influence in the former Soviet Union. long-term – clearly not something Moscow Apart from this limitation on Ukraine’s Shmatko announced that Moscow sees no Ukraine had sought to obtain reduced wants as the present situation affords it effective sovereignty, Moscow also rein- reason to revise other contracts, so the gas prices to cope with its deep economic multiple sources of leverage. forces its tangible leverage over Kyiv by price of favorable subsidies for any other crisis. It had three alternatives. Consequently, Ukraine adopted this new restoring its dependence on Russian subsi- customer will be more dependence on, or The first, which it pursued, was to offer deal where it receives a 30 percent reduc- dies and preserving Ukraine’s non-trans- subservience to Russian objectives (RIA Moscow a share in a consortium alongside tion in the cost of gas (from $330 per thou- parent gas economy. Novosti, April 22). Ukraine and the EU, to manage the reorga- sand cubic meters (tcm) to $230 per tcm). Third, it prevents Ukrainian democrati- Finally, this deal also allows Russia to nization of the Ukrainian gas distribution It obviates the need for a politically diffi- zation and market reforms. Fourth, it maintain the BSF, even if it is not very network. Moscow turned this down, not cult reform, allows Ukraine to formulate a thereby inhibits Kyiv’s moves towards the useful outside the CIS, and continue to try wanting to be part of a consortium in budget without meeting the tough criteria IMF, and ultimately the EU. Fifth, given and close the Black Sea to NATO and use regard to reforming the Ukrainian gas net- set by the International Monetary Fund the lease’s duration of 25 years, with an it (especially if it procures the Mistral and work, because it would not have a control- (IMF), satisfies Mr. Yanukovych’s support, option to renew for another five years, this accompanying infrastructure with that ship ling share and, equally importantly, oppor- and takes the controversial issue of the deal all but ensures that future Ukrainian from France) to intimidate Georgia and tunities for corruption in the current status BSF off the table. It also rescues the trou- governments will be stuck with a minority maintain constant pressure on Ukraine. quo constitute the foundation of much of bled Naftogaz Ukrainy from looming controlled by Moscow in Crimea, and will This is an extraordinarily impressive Russia’s gas wealth and leverage upon bankruptcy (RIA Novosti, April 22). find it very difficult to move westward victory for Moscow, but it is a major loss Ukraine and other East European states. If However, in numerous ways this short- towards the EU or NATO until 2042, if not for Kyiv and the EU, which continues to there is to be a consortium, Moscow wants term deal represents a defeat for Ukraine later. pay the price of having no effective energy it to be one that it controls. and a massive victory for Russia. Kyiv This deal also has profound implica- policy on Russia, or no coherent policy for tions for Ukrainian and European gas sup- the members of the CIS between Belarus plies. Russia is intensifying its work with and Armenia. Ukraine on the aforementioned consortium Since nature abhors a vacuum, Moscow NEWS ANALYSIS: For NATO’s to restructure its gas network (RIA has not only filled that space, it has taken Novosti, April 22). Nonetheless, with another major step towards consolidating Ukraine firmly dependent on Russia, itself as the security manager of the Eastern members, is 4 better than 5? Moscow will gain more leverage upon it European CIS. by Ahto Lobjakas The shift of attention to Article 4 appears because it is pushing hard for South RFE/RL to have the blessing of NATO’s powers- Stream, which will essentially bypass The article above is reprinted from that-be. At least Secretary-General Anders Ukraine as regards supplying Central and Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission The guerrilla campaign conducted by Fogh Rasmussen volunteered support for Southeastern Europe. If South Stream pro- from its publisher, the Jamestown NATO’s Eastern European members to the resuscitation of the rarely used clause, ceeds, as Moscow hopes, it will isolate Foundation, www.jamestown.org. keep the alliance from straying too far from telling a security conference in the margins its Cold War-era trenches looking out of the Tallinn meeting that “traditionally we toward Russia has taken a new turn. [NATO] have tended not to discuss issues Having tried – and failed – to extract an until we were required to deal with them.” Quotable notes ironclad and actionable guarantee that the But, he said, NATO should “discuss a far “…For a deal [Ukraine receiving cheaper gas in exchange for extending mutual defense clause enshrined in Article 5 greater range of security issues that are of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet presence in Crimea through at least 2042] of such con- of NATO’s charter would be fully applicable concern to allies. Not just those which sequence and implications, it was irresponsible of the Rada to have taken up the to any and all acts of Russian aggression, the demand immediate response.” issue so quickly, without proper review, especially given the agreement’s lack of guerrillas appear to have changed tactics. Article 4, Mr. Rasmussen concluded, transparency. … Behind the scenes of the NATO foreign “will allow to develop the necessary com- “In defending the gas deal, [President Viktor] Yanukovych and his team argue ministers meeting in Tallinn, Estonia, on mon position on these potentially difficult that Ukraine will save between $3 billion and $4 billion per year on gas. … April 22-23, all the attention was suddenly issues.” However, the gas deal also raises a series of fundamental questions. …Who will on Article 4. Instead of the head-on colli- It remains to be seen whether the step benefit from this lowered price? Will it be the country as a whole or favored oli- sion with a foe implied by Article 5, Article back taken by NATO’s Eastern European garchs and industries or, worse yet, shady intermediaries? Was striking a long- 4 sets out a framework for allies to request dissidents (assuming this is what has hap- term gas deal essential to Ukraine’s efforts to reach a new agreement with the consultations on their security concerns. It pened) will be followed by two steps for- IMF for some $12 billion in Special Drawing Rights? These would have been states: “The parties will consult together ward (as is doubtless the intention). good questions for the Rada to have asked before ratifying the agreement. whenever, in the opinion of any of them, At first glance, this appears doubtful, to “In exchange for lowering the price, Russia received an extension on its Black the territorial integrity, political indepen- say the least. First, Mr. Rasmussen and the Sea Fleet presence at Sevastopol, which currently expires in 2017. The country’s dence, or security of any of the parties is Estonian exponents of Article 4 clearly have Constitution forbids the presence of foreign forces on Ukrainian soil (with an threatened.” differing takes on the assumptions underly- exception made for the Black Sea Fleet until 2017). This new agreement will The Estonian hosts of the meeting in ing any possible resorting to the clause. prompt additional challenges in the Constitutional Court, though the opposition Tallinn obliquely acknowledged a shift in Where the former sees an opportunity for shouldn’t hold its breath that it will prevail there given that court’s earlier ques- tactics. President Toomas Hendrik Ilves “consultations,” the latter put an emphasis tionable ruling on the formation of the new governing coalition. It will also boost publicly admonished local journalists for on “prevention.” Russia’s sense that it is recovering its standing in the region, and already Russia’s their fixation with Article 5, saying that Meanwhile, the United States and ambassador to NATO has crowed that the deal spells the end of any prospects of “Article 4 is no less important.” NATO’s larger Western European allies Ukraine’s membership in NATO (not that those were great any time soon any- Foreign Minister Urmas Paet told RFE/ have made it abundantly clear they have no way). … RL that for Estonia, “there are no problems wish at all to antagonize Russia for the fore- “… the point for revisionist Russian leaders is that under this deal they will with Article 5.” Nevertheless, tacitly admit- seeable future. Putting cooperation with retain their tentacles in Ukraine in a fashion that is stirring up divisions inside ting to latent concerns, the minister went on Russia at risk is seen as counterproductive that country. This is likely to reinforce the impression among many in the West to say that “one possibility” would be to for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from that Ukraine is hopeless, cutting corrupt deals with Moscow, and simply not develop the “under-used Article 4 into a the tactical to strategic. worth engaging. This, too, is a key Russian goal – for the United States and the procedure to be evoked without hesitation There is also the danger that consulta- European Union to take a hands-off approach to Ukraine. in possible crises.” Mr. Paet also alluded to tions, when initiated, do not produce con- “U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, when asked about the deal last week, a possible “preventive” role of Article 4. sensus, but, instead, simply serve to broad- described it as part of Yanukovych’s ‘balancing act.’ … Now, the U.S. and EU When it comes to Russia, Estonia is in cast evidence of divisions. This famously governments should be pressing Yanukovych for transparency on this deal and the thick of things with the two other happened in the run-up to the war in Iraq. disclosure of all that it entails. Of course, the Rada should have demanded that Baltic states, with their sizeable ethnic And not only in the shape of the acrimoni- before its premature vote for ratification, but instead it chose to abdicate its Russian minorities. All three are waging ous debate involving the United States on responsibilities. what have come to be known as “memory one side and Germany and France on the “The ‘balancing act’ Clinton referred to – a debatable point to begin with – has wars” with a Russia unwilling to acknowl- other. When Turkey, fearful of a an Iraqi quickly turned into an unhealthy tilting toward Russia, producing undesirable edge Communist-era crimes and the forc- backlash after an invasion, specifically tried rifts in Ukraine that over time could threaten the country’s viability as a truly ible occupation of the Baltic states by the to invoke Article 4, it took weeks for strong, independent state. Yanukovych must remember that he is president of all Soviet Union. To Moscow’s great conster- Ankara to get NATO to formally acknowl- Ukraine; he needs to act like a unifying leader, not a divisive one.” nation, all give ardent backing to the pro- edge its concerns. Western aspirations of Ukraine and – David Kramer, senior trans-Atlantic fellow with the German Marshall Fund In fact, it is difficult if not impossible to in Washington, writing on April 27 in his commentary titled “Polarizing Politics Georgia, and have sounded alarm bells recall a single instance within NATO or the over the impending sale by France of in Ukraine.” Mistral-class warships to Russia. (Continued on page 39) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

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Delegates and alternates of the 37th Regular Convention of the UNA The UNA By-Laws stipulate that, at This year, due to severe weather in at least 60 days before a convention. comply herewith shall waive and forfeit least 30 days before a convention, the many areas where UNA branches are On Saturday, March 20, on the rec- its right to representation and vote at the UNA Executive Committee approves the located, branch meetings at which dele- ommendation of the UNA Auditing Convention unless excused by the delegates and alternates to the convention gates and their alternates were to have Committee, the UNA Executive Executive Committee in writing for and appoints five members each to the been elected were postponed for suffi- Committee, as per the UNA By-Laws proper and sufficient cause.” Credentials Committee, Committee on cient cause. Normally the results of such extended the due date of the submis- Following are the names and branch- Revision of By-Laws and Finance meetings – i.e., the names of the dele- sions of delegates and alternates until es of the delegates and alternates to the Committee from among the convention gates and alternates elected – are to be April 21. The UNA By-Laws in Article 37th Regular Convention of the delegates elected by their branches. reported to the UNA national secretary 13 stipulate: “Any branch failing to Ukrainian National Association.

Branch Delegate Alternate Delegates Branch Delegate Alternate Delegates 5 Oksana Lew 174 Vera Krywyj Nina Wasylkevych 10 Lubov Streletsky Lubov Shumylo 175 Olena Papiz Alexander Serafyn Vasily Streletsky Nadia Mishin 194 Oksana Lopatynsky Nadia Sawczuk 13 John Suchowacki Taras Myshchuk 234 Maria Oscislawski Ivan Chelak 20/165 Tamara Kuropas Roman Kuropas Andrij Gavdanovich Liliya Gavdanovich 25 Oksana Trytjak 238 Stephanie Majkut 27 Daria Semegen Roman Lesko 242 Joseph Chabon 37 Oksana Stanko Andrea Chabon 47 Oksana Koziak Oleh Balaziuk 269 Sofia Derzko Valia Kaploun 59 Bohdan Doboszczak Ihor Hayda 277 Myron Kuzio Myron Kolinsky 76 Andrew Hrechak 283/355 Stefan Lysiak 83 Michael Luciw Olga Hryshchshyn 287/254 Markian Hadzewycz Michael Hryshchyshyn Ulana Dubas 292/82 Irene Pryjma 88 Roman Hawryluk Sofia Semanyszyn 305/17 Nestor Olesnycky Anna Slobodian Marianne Hawryluk 325/153 Bohdana Puzyk Barbara Chupa 94 Lydia Kolodchin Wsewolod Hnatczuk 327/247 George Soltys Lubomira Szeremeta 96 Jaroslawa P Komichak 349 Stefan Zacharko Daria Samotulka Raymond Komichak 360 Bohdar Malaniak Marta Shevchuk 102 Oleh Palaschenko Myroslawa Holubec George Shevchuk Andrew Futey 362/163 Maria Walchuk Teodore Duda Olga Palaschenko 367 Christine Dziuba Daria Hanushewsky 112 Alice Olenchuk Nancy Fedak 397 Ulana Proziuk Clare Chomyn 120 Eli Matiash Mark Szedny 399/257 Lubomira Keske 125 Gloria Paschen Levka Pankow 402/401 Anna Burij Omelan Drohobyckyj 133/142 Michael Bohdan Nancy Bohdan 407/432 Tatiana Miskiv 134/316 Iouri Lazirko Valentina Lazirko 409 Genet Boland John Boland 161 Michael Hrycyk Robert Pirchinello 414/387 Donald Horbaty Irene Oliynyk Tim Ganter 434 Marta Bilyk Charles Saunders 450/267 Motria Milanytch Gloria Tolopka 171 Genevieve Kufta Steve Woch 452 Gregory Allen Vaughn Natalie Shuya Martha Lysko Wolodar Lysko 461 Ben Doliszny Janina Groch 172 Stephan Welhasch 465 Ewhen Osidacz Nina Hawryluk 173 Peter Serba Joanne Dimon

UNA Executive Committee holds special pre-convention meeting Mission Statement by Christine E. Kozak By-Laws and Finance committees. The UNA National Secretary members of these committees are named from among the elected delegates. The Ukrainian National Association exists: PARSIPPANY, N.J. – On Monday, The committees named for the 37th April 12, the Executive Committee of the UNA Convention are: Ukrainian National Association Inc. held • Committee on Revision of By-laws – • to promote the principles of fraternalism; a special meeting to approve the delegates Michael Bohdan (Branches 133/142), and alternates to the 37th UNA Andrew Futey (Branch 102), Yaroslawa Convention. Komichak (Branch 96), Martha Lysko • to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian In accordance with the By-Laws of the (Branch 171), George Soltys (Branches American and Ukrainian Canadian heri- UNA, the Executive Committee approved 327/247); the delegates and alternate delegates for • Credentials Committee – Bohdan tage and culture; and the 37th Convention being held at the Doboszczak (Branch 59), Oksana Koziak Soyuzivka Heritage Center, May 20-23. (Branch 47), Myron Kuzio (Branch 277), Additional delegates and alternates, Oksana Lopatynsky (Branch 194), • to provide quality financial services and whose names were received after April 12 Bohdana Puzyk (Branches 325/153); and through the announced deadline of April • Finance Committee – Joseph Chabon products to its members. 21, were approved by the Executive (Branch 242), Christine Dziuba (Branch Committee via e-mail. 367), Michael Hrycyk (Branch 161), Oleh The Executive Committee also Palaschenko (Branch 102), Gloria As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian appointed members to the Credentials, Paschen (Branch 125). National Association reinvests its earnings for the benefit of its members and the Ukrainian Visit our archive online: www.ukrweekly.com community.

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CONVENTION PRIMER: Program and committees of a UNA convention The Ukrainian National Association will The UNA By-Laws state that “The dele- sum from the Fraternal Funds for various the names of delegates and alternates, as hold its 37th Regular Convention from gates on each respective committee shall be purposes.” well as the names of committee members Thursday, May 20, through Sunday, May 23, from different states; they shall elect from The names of the delegates and alter- appointed prior to the convention’s opening, at Soyuzivka in Kerhonkson, N.Y. With that among their number a chairperson and sec- nates, as well as the appointed committee is yet another requirement of the UNA in mind, The Ukrainian Weekly is publishing retary, and shall meet with one or more members are published in this issue of The a series titled “Convention Primer” that members of the Executive Committee.” Weekly (on the facing page). Publication of (Continued on page 42) will explain the UNA’s goals, structure and The By-Laws also spell out the duties of operations, as well as what UNA conven- these committees. It is important to note that tions are all about. This is the fourth article the Credentials Committee “shall meet at in the series. least three days prior to the Convention” to “review and investigate the credentials of all Branch 13 issues Father’s Day challenge Two weeks ago, in our April 18 issue, the delegates or alternates and report to the ALBANY, N.Y. – UNA Branch 13 is reward. The Ukrainian Weekly published the official Convention those entitled to be seated.” challenging other branches to come to But times have changed. program of the 37th Regular Convention of The Committee on Revision of By-Laws, Soyuzivka for Father’s Day on Sunday, The UNA is experiencing a revival. the Ukrainian National Association. (The according to the UNA By-Laws “shall meet June 20. The figures give evidence of program also appeared in the Ukrainian lan- at least one day before the Convention, shall For many years, the members of the St. that. Therefore, we believe, it is time to guage in Svoboda’s April 16 issue.) In consider the advisability of the change or Nicholas Brotherhood Society that consti- revive this wonderful UNA tradition of accordance with the UNA By-Laws, the revision of any of the By-Laws, and shall tutes UNA Branch 13 and members from celebrating Father’s Day. convention program must be announced “at present the same with their recommendation the Albany District Committee of the Branch 13 members and the Albany least 30 days prior to the Convention.” to the Convention for action.” In addition, UNA have made an annual trip to District would like to see Father’s Day The By-Laws stipulate that “The this committee “shall also consider all pre- Soyuzivka on Father’s Day. In years past, restored to a more noteworthy position on Executive Committee at a special session convention proposals for the good and wel- UNA members from across the region the Soyuzivka calendar of events. called by the President, shall prepare a pro- fare of the association received by the Home gathered together to celebrate Father’s Branch 13 members and Albany gram for the Convention.” That meeting Office at least two weeks prior to the Day at Soyuzivka. District members challenge fellow UNA was held at the UNA headquarters on April Convention from the Districts, Branches or Soyuzivka is about people. The heart members to make plans to join us at 12. any UNA members, and shall recommend of Soyuzivka beats strongest when it’s Soyuzivka on Father’s Day. Contact Also at that meeting, once again as direct- to the Convention what action should be filled with people. Over the past decade, Soyuzivka to make your arrangements by ed by the By-Laws, the UNA Executive taken thereupon.” attendance has waned, along with an calling 845-626-5641. Committee approved the delegates and alter- The Finance Committee, as stipulated in interest in branch-initiated activities. nates to the 37th Convention, and appointed the By-Laws, “shall meet during the UNA support for what once was a signifi- – Submitted by Slavko Tysiak, presi- five members each to the Credentials Convention to consider financial proposals cant unifying event became spotty as dent of St. Nicholas Brotherhood Society Committee, Committee on Revision of such as the budget, salaries of members of other priorities took precedence. and chairman of the UNA Auditing By-Laws and Finance Committee from the Executive Committee, rewards for Meanwhile, the costs of entertainment Committee, and Mykola Fil, secretary of among the convention delegates elected by branch secretaries, compensation for con- continued to escalate and, in the end, it Branch 13 and chairman of the Albany their branches. vention delegates and allocation of a general appeared that the costs did not justify the District Committee.

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STATEMENT BY UCCA Th e Uk r a i n i a n We e k l y Extension of lease for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Chornobyl 24 years later The 24th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear accident, which shook the is a betrayal of Ukraine’s national interests Chornobyl power plant in Ukraine – and the world – on April 26, 1986, came and went with scant notice. Yes, there were ceremonies in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to The Ukrainian Congress Committee of Cooperation in Europe to which Russia is remember the victims of the disaster and the “liquidators” (i.e., clean-up workers) of America (UCCA), the representative a signatory. its consequences, but, for the rest of the world, the anniversary was of little or no organization of the over 1 million In the past the Russian Black Sea Fleet importance. Americans of Ukrainian descent, con- has violated Ukrainian laws. It has trans- In Ukraine, President President Viktor Yanukovych laid flowers at a memorial to demns the recent agreement between ported unauthorized weaponry, including Chornobyl heroes that is located near the nuclear power plant and spoke of the impor- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych missiles, across Ukrainian territory. It was tance of ensuring that a similar accident never again happens. He noted that the stricken and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev used in 2008 to undermine the sovereign- reactor remains a serious threat to Europe, adding that international support is needed extending the lease on Russia’s naval ty of neighboring Georgia, a close friend for the decommissioning of the plant and the construction of a new shelter over Reactor base in Crimea. of Ukraine. Most recently, major politi- No. 4. Addressing the Ukrainian nation, he stated that more than 2 million people – at Mr. Yanukovych is charged with the cal figures from Russia have been distrib- least one-fourth of them children – continue to suffer from illnesses caused by radia- duty of guaranteeing Ukraine’s sover- uting passports among ethnic Russians tion. He promised to help survivors and announced plans to convene an international eignty under its Constitution. The residing in Crimea, stirring up separatist summit of donor countries on the occasion of Chornobyl’s 25th anniversary. Ukrainian Constitution states under sentiments and encouraging Crimea’s In contrast, the United Nations tends to downplay the deaths related to the Article 17 of the General Principles that secession. Chornobyl accident. For example, a 2005 report by the U.N. estimated that about “the location of foreign military bases The lease extension is nothing less 4,000 people could eventually die from radiation exposure, and that about 50 people shall not be permitted on the territory of than the creation of greater opportunity had died as a result of the accident by 2005. A statement issued this year on April 26 Ukraine.” Thus, the lease extension clear- for Russia to impose its ultimate will. as “attributable to the spokesperson for the secretary-general” pointed out that more ly conflicts with the Constitution. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of than 330,000 people were uprooted from their homes and thousands of children later The rule of law is the basis of a civi- America has steadfastly supported the contracted thyroid cancer. The statement also said the secretary-general “welcomes the lized society. Only the law serves as a development of an independent and dem- initiative of Ukraine, co-sponsored by Belarus and the Russian Federation, to convene check against abuse of power. Mr. ocratic Ukrainian state and assisted the an international conference on the 25th anniversary of the accident in April 2011, to Yanukovych must be compelled to recog- people of Ukraine in receiving fair treat- mark progress towards the goal of a return to normal life.” nize that the president, who has taken an ment as members of the global family of oath to uphold the Constitution, dare not The biggest, and most disturbing, news released this year around the time of the sovereign nations. This flouting of the disregard it for any reason. In particular, Chornobyl anniversary appeared in the April issue of the medical journal Pediatrics, rule of law in Ukraine and the resultant when a citizen of any country willfully by which carried an article by Dr. Wladimir Wertelecki of the University of South danger to Ukraine’s sovereignty must not his acts threatens Ukraine’s sovereignty Alabama titled “Malformations in a Chornobyl-Impacted Region” – that region being be allowed to stand. Polissia, in the northern part of the Rivne Oblast, Ukraine. (The full article may be that citizen is not simply remiss but is guilty of treason. We urge international rebuke condemn- read at http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/125/4/e836.) Dr. Wertelecki reports ing Russian aggression in using fuel ener- the following about birth defects in the region: “The overall rate of neural tube defects Russia’s use of fuel energy as a weap- on to achieve the aforementioned exten- gy as a weapon to undermine the sover- in Rivne [Ukraine] is among the highest in Europe (22.2 per 10,000 live births). The eignty of a neighboring state. rates of conjoined twins and teratomas also seem to be elevated. In Polissia, the over- sion is yet another example in a litany of Russian imperialistic acts that, over the Further, we urge all powers within all rates of neural tube defects are even higher [27 of every 10,000 babies born] … and Ukraine, and in particular its people, to the rates of microcephaly and microphthalmia may also be elevated.” last few years have impacted its neigh- bors and Europe itself. Furthermore it is disavow this Constitutional and political In layman’s terms: the rate of malformations in babies who were born to mothers travesty perpetrated by Mr. Yanukovych. living in areas subject to chronic low-dose radiation is well above the norm. Dr. still another egregious attempt to under- Wertelecki, in an interview with Reuters, said, “There has been a tendency to imply mine Ukraine’s sovereignty. *** that the question is closed as far as the prenatal effects [of Chornobyl].” His research, Russia has exploited its naval presence in Crimea as well as the presence of many On April 11, the UCCA issued an open however, shows “that we should re-evaluate that position” and that the results are “suf- letter to President Yanukovych in which it ficiently compelling to justify continuing and expanding this investigation.” Russians who had been artificially settled detailed its position with regard to the And so, as yet another anniversary of the Chornobyl accident has passed, it is clear there under the USSR to assert both stationing of foreign troops, specifically that this horrific disaster continues to affect people in radiation-contaminated areas, overtly and covertly claims to Crimea as Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, on Ukrainian including new generations born well after 1986. Chornobyl, it seems, is ever-present. Russian territory. This undermines the basic principles of international law as set territory. out in the founding documents of the The Open Letter can be found on the Organization for Security and UCCA website at www.ucca.org. May Turning the pages back... LETTER TO THE EDITOR

6 brotherhood, but when did they ever treat Twelve years ago, on May 6, 1998, Ukraine and the United Russophiles Ukrainians as equals? 1998 States, represented by Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister They tried to co-opt Kyivan Rus’ for Borys Tarasyuk and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer, in Ukraine themselves. Then they tried to obliterate signed an agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation between the Ukrainian culture, calling Ukrainians the two countries that allowed the former Soviet republics to export nuclear technolo- Dear Editor: “Little Russians” and claiming there was no such thing as a Ukrainian language. gies for Soviet-designed nuclear stations. Some time ago, The New York Times Then, of course, there was physical Mr. Tarasyuk said that the initial benefits of the agreement would be real assistance had an article titled the “Shrinking of the oppression. From Siberia to St. from U.S. nuclear and energy companies to bring new technologies to make Ukrainian Tongue of the Czars.” It referred to the Petersburg, the land is littered with reactors more efficient. fact that, since the breakup of the USSR, Ukrainian bones and soaked with their “The treaty means that now Ukraine can look for different sources of nuclear fuel the former republics and countries under blood. The gulags were filled with for Ukrainian nuclear reactors,” said Mr. Pifer, and U.S. companies could help Ukraine Russian domination, such as the Baltic construct a full nuclear fuel cycle. Ukrainians. The final blow was the states, have stopped the use of the The negotiation process between Ukraine and the U.S. lasted more than a year, but Holodomor – the death of millions by Russian language. They have reverted to the agreement was reached only after Ukraine declined to participate in a Russian- starvation. the use of their national languages, and Iranian nuclear deal. Ukraine pledged not to allow the shipment of two turbines to the What sort of serf mentality would the young people, particularly, are study- Iranian nuclear power plant under construction in the city of Bushehr. desire a return to the days before ing English. Russian firms were contracted to construct the nuclear power plant, estimated to be Ukrainian independence – with all that Why then, are Ukrainian Russophiles worth $850 million, and expected that Ukraine’s Turboatom factory, located in the implies of Russian domination? As pushing for elevating the Russian lan- Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, would supply the turbines. Patrick Henry said: “Forbid it, Almighty guage to put it on par with Ukrainian. The United States and Israel were critical of the Russia-Ukraine-Iran deal, saying God.” Don’t they have any knowledge of histo- that Russia, and to some degree Ukraine, were helping to bring nuclear technology to ry, and the facts of Russian treatment of Pear Dent Iran, which could threaten world peace. Ukraine denied involvement, saying that the deal was between Turboatom and Russian companies. Ukrainians? The Russians today speak of Danbury, Conn. Ukraine went with the Washington deal because it was better than what the sale of the turbines would have brought. “The position of President [Leonid] Kuchma is sim- ple,” said his press secretary, Oleksander Maidannyk, on the day of the signing. “Those political benefits that will occur because Ukraine declined the deal will be Opinions in The Ukrainian Weekly much more than the real money from selling the turbines.” The document was expected to open the way for U.S. companies to participate in Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and the construction of two new nuclear reactor complexes in Rivne and Khmelnytskyi letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect that the government had been hard-pressed to finance and which it said were needed online before the Chornobyl facility could be shut down. the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its pub- lisher, the Ukrainian National Association. Source: “Ukraine and U.S. sign agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation,” by Pavel Politiuk, The Ukrainian Weekly, May 10, 1998. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 7

IN THE PRESS: Fleet deal, WINDOW ON EURASIA Yanukovych in Washington “How to woo Kiev,” Brussels blog Saakashvili, is feeling lonelier than ever, New MVS chief’s anti-Tatar rhetoric by Tony Barber, Financial Times, April and he has a warning for the Obama 27: administration: Don’t give Russia a free raises questions about plans for Crimea “… Viktor Yanukovich [sic] Ukraine’s hand in the former Soviet bloc. by Paul Goble means of achieving their ends. newly elected president, agreed to a deal “In an interview with Time … In Crimea, Mr. Mohiliov writes, this policy Saakashvili laid out how he sees the situa- with President Dmitry Medvedev of The anti-Crimean Tatar statements and has split “not only the Christian and Muslim tion: U.S. President Barack Obama has Russia last week that gave Moscow a actions of the new Ukrainian head of the worlds, but is destroying the Slavic one as been put in an awkward spot by his drive 25-year extension of the right to station its Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVS, according well. Our Slavic brotherhood is for the West to invigorate ties with the Kremlin, having Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine’s Crimean to the Ukrainian-based acronym), who had like a bone in the throat,” and Western leaders to deal with the legacy of George W. peninsula. In return, Ukraine secured a 30 served as internal affairs chief in Crimea prior respect not the many things which unite Bush, who had infuriated Moscow by percent cut in the price of Russian gas to his elevation, raise serious questions about Crimeans but rather follow “the law of the supporting the color revolutions and build- deliveries. the policies Ukrainian President Viktor jungle.” ing close ties with the governments they “This deal illustrates how Russia Yanukovych intends to pursue on the peninsu- Mr. Mohiliov continues, “because Crimean brought to power. Now Obama is being deploys hard political and economic la. Tatars are not a flock of sheep,” those pushing urged by the Russians to back away from power in a way that the EU can never Anatoliy Mohiliov gained notoriety among for a Kosovo scenario in Crimea seek to mobi- those relationships. ‘It’s not just about match. Economically speaking, Ukraine is the Crimean Tatars and others concerned with lize them around several key myths: “about abandoning your ally Georgia. No, Russia on its knees right now. The prospect of human rights when he dispatched militia units the indigenous people and national state, about is asking the U.S. to give back the Soviet cheaper gas was too enticing to refuse. in armored personnel carriers (APCs) to attack the exclusive and priority rights [of that peo- sphere of influence,’ Saakashvili says. The Kremlin spotted its chance and went Crimean Tatar businessmen from Ai Petri in ple], and about the great goal which justifies “In practical terms, this seems to for it. November 2007 – an attack so violent that it any means.” require three things of the U.S. and its “The accord surely puts paid to any undermined any hope that he was prepared to The MVD chief dismisses all of these ideas, European allies: do not push for any more prospect that NATO might one day enforce the law equally for all the ethnic com- but he says that, “among the Crimean Tatars,” ex-Soviet countries to join NATO, do not embrace Ukraine as a member. How could munities there. some of them are widely accepted, especially openly support any opposition movements NATO include a country that hosts a for- Not surprisingly, Crimean Tatar leader among “the more radical” groups who now that seek to oust pro-Russian govern- eign naval base – a base, moreover, that Mustafa Dzhemilev met with President are being led to “consciously ignore the laws ments, and, more generally, make sure to Yanukovych and Prime Minister Mykola of the state of Ukraine since they were written was used by Russia as recently as August consult Moscow before going ahead with Azarov before Mr. Mohiliov’s appointment for unbelievers.” 2008 to support its military incursion into any big initiatives in Russia’s backyard, was announced to try to persuade them not to He argues that what he calls “the myth” of Georgia? … especially military ones. …” take that step, but the support the Crimean the special suffering of the Crimean Tatars “For Europe’s voice to count for some- thing in Kiev, the EU needs to make bold Tatars gave to Mr. Yanukovych’s opponent, must be unmasked and dispelled. During the decisions, just like the Russians did with “Ukraine Fleet Deal Expands Yulia Tymoshenko, limited their influence and famine of the early 1930s, the deaths of mem- the gas-for-base deal. The EU could, for Russia’s Regional Reach,” by James may have even inspired Yanukovych to go bers of that community were “a drop in the example, accelerate the timetable for com- Marson and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, ahead. sea,” Mr. Mohiliov suggests. Even during their pleting an association agreement and free Wall Street Journal, April 22: Crimean Tatar leaders and activists are cer- deportation – which Mr. Mohiliov says they tain that Mr. Mohiliov’s appointment will have trade accord with Ukraine. The EU could “Ukraine agreed Wednesday [April 21] deserved for collaboration – only 191 Crimean set a date for giving Ukrainians the right a negative impact on ethnic relations in Tatars died, according to his account. to extend the lease of Russia’s Black Sea Crimea, reversing much of the progress that to visa-free travel in the EU. Above all, it Fleet base in return for sharply lower nat- “Of course,” the MVS official says, “the could stop shilly-shallying and announce community made during the last decade and first years of deportation took place in difficult ural-gas prices, a long-term trade-off that possibly generating the kind of radicalism that, even if it is a long way in the future, reasserts much of Moscow’s influence circumstances and mortality significantly EU membership is a realistic prospect for from despair that Kyiv might use to justify the exceeded the births.” But, he continues, in over its former Soviet neighbor after years kind of policies Mr. Mohiliov appears to favor. Ukraine.” of tension. recent years, the Crimean Tatars and their But one need not accept their testimony Western backers have dramatically overstated “The deal was the latest sign of alone. Mr. Mohiliov has laid out his position Russia’s determination to use its vast ener- the human losses of the deportation to justify Ukraine’s foreign policy turns East,” in a variety of public statements in recent years the special treatment of the Crimean Tatars on by Dr. Taras Kuzio, Eurasia Daily gy resources to restore dominance lost in such detail that all those in Ukraine, and when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. their return. Monitor, April 23: more generally all who are care about human When the Crimean Tatars began to return It will allow Russia to keep a strategic rights and the stable development of Crimea, “…less than two months in office, military presence beyond its borders until from Central Asia, “only Ukraine, despite all Ukraine and the entire former Soviet space, President Viktor Yanukovych has under- 2043, a quarter-century beyond the end of its problems,” assumed responsibility for help- are concerned. mined a 20-year-old elite consensus on its current lease for the naval base on ing them, Mr. Mohiliov says, suggesting that Perhaps Mr. Mohiliov’s clearest statement national security by … introducing a far Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula. … the Crimean Tatars should be grateful to Kyiv came in an article he wrote for Krymskaya more pro-Russian essence to Ukrainian “The base extension will have reper- rather than angry that they have not received Pravda in January 2008. Titled “In Crimea, foreign policy than if Yulia Tymoshenko cussions for other former Soviet republics. even more disproportionate assistance. Conflict is Developing According to the had been elected. … The fleet, consisting of about 40 combat The vast majority of Crimean Tatars under- Kosovo Scenario,” the article blames the “Until Wednesday [April 21], the oppo- vessels, provided maritime support for stand this and are interested only in what Mr. Crimean Tatars and their international support- sition [in Ukraine] was divided over how Russian ground forces during a brief war Mohiliov says would be “a just division of ers for all the problems there (www.kp.crimea. to respond to the rollback of democracy in with Georgia in 2008 and sank a Georgian land, property and monetary support.” But ua/newspaper_details.php?newspaper_ Ukraine. Since April 22 a nationalist com- vessel carrying missile launchers. … some radicals want to go further and seize calendarDate=2008-01&newspaper_ ponent to opposition grievances has united “Georgian President Mikheil property on the basis of claims that it was id=2539). former moderate and radical Orange forc- Saakashvili … called Wednesday’s moves taken from them 65 years ago. They must be The MVS official says that “during the es for the first time since the 2004 elec- further signs of an expansionist Moscow countered by the forces of order, Mr. Mohiliov period of the peaceful co-existence on the tions. agenda. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir says. well-favored land of Crimea, more than 100 “The Ukrainian opposition has been Putin, he said in an interview, ‘doesn’t If Mr. Mohiliov’s attitudes become the basis unanimous across the spectrum in make any secret of trying to restore some nations and nationalities formed a special of Kyiv’s policy in Crimea under President denouncing the BSF [Russian Black Sea kind of Soviet empire . . . Ukraine, more community of people who proudly called Yanukovych, then the new internal affairs Fleet] agreement as ‘state treason,’ or less from their point of view, has been themselves Crimeans,” a regional identity that minister’s predictions of a Ukrainian Kosovo describing Yanukovych, not as a president, fixed.’ ” he says pushed national identities into second could prove to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. but a ‘Little Russian governor’ or, as for- place. Consequently, all people of good will need mer President Viktor Yushchenko put it But now, and Mr. Mohiliov was writing at assurances that Minister Mohiliov will not be derogatorily, a ‘Russian lad’… “Putin wins again,” commentary by the start of 2008, the situation is changing and allowed to act on the basis of the views he “Tymoshenko said: ‘This is not simply Ralph Peters, New York Post, April 16: conflicts are emerging, a development that he expressed in this article. treason, this is the beginning of the sys- “ Jeez, this guy is good. … says is being “provoked artificially by con- tematic ruining of the independence of our [Vladimir] Putin’s ruthless, unforgiving crete forces and concrete money.” And he sug- Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on eth- state’ …” and murderous. He also has a clear vision gests that the Crimean Tatars and their foreign nic and religious questions in Eurasia who has of what he wants, the strength of will to backers are pursuing scenarios “long ago served in various capacities in the U.S. State worked out in Kosovo.” Department, the Central Intelligence Agency “Russia Reclaims Influence, U.S. get it – and a stunning ability to spot the weaknesses in his foreign counterparts. The authors of this strategy, Mr. Mohiliov and the International Broadcasting Bureau, as Doesn’t Object,” by Simon Shuster, suggests, “cover themselves with expressions well as at the Voice of America and Radio Time, April 23: “Putin’s the Evil Empire’s belated answer to President Ronald Reagan. of concern about peace and stability, and the Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Carnegie “…Leaders far friendlier to Russia Where the Gipper focused uncompromis- defense of the supposedly lawful interests of Endowment for International Peace. He has have taken power in Ukraine and ingly on bringing down the Soviet imperi- the supposedly indigenous population” and also been director of research and publica- Kyrgyzstan, displacing the Orange and um, Putin focuses uncompromisingly on then “are prepared at any move to provide tions at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, Tulip revolutions, respectively. (Indeed, restoring imperial Russia. ‘assistance’ in any corner of the earth with air vice-dean for the social sciences and humani- Kiev [sic] just agreed to extend Moscow’s “And he’s making progress, as U.S. strikes and ‘peacemaking.’ ” ties at Audentes University in Tallinn and a naval lease on the Black Sea port of leaders and their advisers bumble and In short, the man who is now the head of senior research associate at the EuroCollege Sevastopol in exchange for cheaper gas; stumble along with neither a clear strate- Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry says, of the University of Tartu in Estonia. Mr. the previous Ukrainian regime had gic vision nor a rational sense of foreign- “everything is done [both by the outside spon- Goble writes a blog called “Window on opposed the move.) The region’s last policy priorities. … sors of this policy and their assistants on the Eurasia” (http://windowoneurasia.blogspot. standing leader of a color revolution (the ground] to make the situation irreversible and com/). This article above is reprinted with per- Rose), Georgian President Mikheil (Continued on page 38) a return to peaceful existence impossible” as a mission. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 CUPP alumni gather in Washington to shape a “Model Ukraine” by Roman Tashlitskyy disagree with their status as heroes, or would it be more reasonable to devote WASHINGTON – Alumni of the more attention to education on these sub- Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program jects?); and whether Ukraine is a post- (CUPP) gathered in February for a two- colonial state or should it share the day conference in Washington at the responsibility for the tragedies in its his- Elliott School of International Affairs of tory and refuse to see its history. George Washington University. Another interesting component of the CUPP offers students from Ukraine an conference was the participation of invit- opportunity to serve as interns in the ed honored guests. For example, Dr. Taras Canadian House of Commons, where Kuzio, whom many in Ukraine know they can witness the workings of a real through his blog in the influential democracy first-hand. The recent confer- Ukrainian online newspaper Ukrayinska ence gave CUPP alumni from different years, who are now pursuing their educa- Pravda, had a presentation on the subject tion or careers in North America, a forum “What does the election of Yanukovych to share their ideas on the individual, mean for Ukraine?” identity, rights and responsibilities in a Though most of the CUPP alumni “Model Ukraine,” the conference’s topic. present were upset by Mr. Yanukovych’s The discussions were heated due to the victory, they didn’t automatically have fact that the conference was held a few praise for Yulia Tymoshenko, his main days after the presidential election in competitor. That is why Dr. Kuzio, as a Ukraine, the outcome of which drastically supporter of the former Ukrainian prime changed the direction of Ukrainian poli- minister, had to respond to some uncom- tics. Participants approached the topic fortable questions. from different perspectives and discussed Andy Semotiouk, an attorney from Los the following themes: Ukrainian identity Angeles, gave an impressive lecture titled (Who is a Ukrainian? Is it someone with “If you don’t know where you came from, a Ukrainian passport, or is this something you cannot know where you are going. akin to the state of mind, regardless of What can be learned from Ukrainian his- citizenship?); how we can make our tory? What can be learned from the for- The conference attendees alumni from the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary native language become a common value, eign experience?” His presentation was Program of various years who are now studying or working in North America. rather than something that divides full of emotional and thought-provoking Ukrainians (Participants from eastern and moments, which will surely be imprinted Bohdan Vitvitsky – about whom most three constituents: a strong opposition, a southern Ukraine suggested that a forced in the memory of the conference partici- of the CUPPers knew because they wrote free mass media and a developed civil introduction of Ukrainian in all spheres of pants. assignments based on his essay about the society. Ukraine seems to have the first life had a negative effect, and in order to For example, he explained how, while Ukrainian language in order to get into two. The third one – the most difficult to make Ukrainian acceptable among tradi- visiting Ukraine during the Soviet era, his the program – spoke on “Patriotism, facts, achieve and the most important, is still in tional Russian-speakers, the government relatives had to take him to an open coun- history, learning from others, and who vs. a nascent state. could use positive marketing techniques); try field – and even there they felt the what.” He was somewhat critical of the In his closing remarks, Ihor Bardyn, official recognition of individuals in need to whisper in his ear – in order to current Ukrainian society, saying CUPP director, expressed hope that the Ukrainian history, such as Shukhevych speak about their relatives who belonged Ukrainians sometimes do things that can’t conference of these current and future and Bandera (shall we ignore those who to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). be explained from a rational viewpoint. leaders of Ukraine, who influence their Having worked for two years at the U.S. respective fields and environment, would Embassy in Kyiv on an anti-corruption be a small but considerable step in build- project, he was very convincing. ing civil society in Ukraine. Since the In the course of his presentation, he Washington conference was the first in a inserted a short quiz, trying to catch the series of CUPP conferences, the partici- alumni in their ignorance of some impor- pants suggested recommendations for tant facts from Ukrainian history. subsequent conferences. Fortunately, the CUPPers are not average The second conference will take place Ukrainian students, so they were quick to in Ottawa, Ontario, in October of this answer. However, Dr. Vitvitsky did sug- year and will focus on the state, its elec- gest reading more books. toral system, its integration into the Euro- The conference was also a good oppor- Atlantic community and its relations with tunity for those interested in Ukraine to the European Union, Russia and the communicate with young Ukrainians. In United States. The third conference is fact, the conference venue was full of scheduled to take place in Kyiv in such people. November 2011 and will focus on com- One of the speakers expressed the idea bining the deliberations of the first two that each democratic society must have conferences to create a model.

Taras Kuzio, a supporter of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, fields some uncomfortable questions from conference participants. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 9 Cleveland hosts first screening of new Holodomor documentary by Marusia Flynn Ucrainica Research Institute as their research partner. CLEVELAND – This city was privileged Cleveland State University was the third to be the first to have a private screening of Ohio university to receive such an exhibit. Bobby Leigh’s film, “Holodomor, Ukraine’s Kent State and Youngstown State were the Genocide 1932-33.” The film was shown on first two. Ohio State University will host the Thursday, March 25, and Saturday, March exhibit in May. 27, at Cleveland State University (CSU). Prof. Myroslawa Mudrak of Ohio State is The screenings were co-sponsored by the currently making arrangements to coordi- United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio nate the exhibit together with the screening (UUOO) and CSU’s Michael Schwartz of Mr. Leigh’s Holodomor film. Library. Marusia Flynn, vice-president of Ms. Flynn of UUOO has made it her mis- UUOO, coordinated the effort together with sion to bring the Holodomor exhibit to Ohio Barbara Florjancic, public relations coordi- universities as part of an overall Holodomor nator of the library. awareness campaign. She has encouraged The Thursday screening was held primar- ily for students and faculty of Cleveland other communities to do the same in their State University. The Saturday screening respective states. was open to the general public. At the CSU exhibit, students were asked The film was very well received. People to enter their comments in a commemora- were pleased with the professionalism of the tive book. Following are some of their com- film and especially touched by the fact that ments: Mr. Leigh was the first Hollywood director “The amount of lives lost is staggering. to direct such an invaluable documentary. This angers me to no end. First, that it hap- At Cleveland State University (from left) are: Marusia Flynn, vice-president of the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio (UUOO); her husband, Jerry Flynn; The film left people in a state of melan- pened; second, that the world was unaware; Oresta Zadony and Dozia Krislaty, members of UUOO; and Barbara Florjancic, choly, as was to be expected considering the and third, that nothing was done. The pic- public relations coordinator and CSU’s Michael Schwartz Library. tragic content of the film. The silence at the tures of the starving children are hard to end of the screening was broken by an look at. That they did this to control the peo- “Otche Nash” – the Ukrainian “Our Father,” ple, how horrifying, Stalin was indeed a – sung by the Rev. Bohdan Zhoba, pastor of monster.” Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, “I am utterly speechless. I can’t believe joined by the audience, as a prayer for the that they did away with so many people. lost souls of the Holodomor. When you hear 7 million, it sounds like just After the film, the audience was graced a number. At first it is so immense that you by a surprise visit from three key producers can’t fathom it. But then you read accounts of the film for a question and answer ses- of people who could have been just like you sion. Executive producers Luba Keske from and whose lives were taken away. There Los Angeles and Nestor Popowych from were so many children who didn’t even get Chicago, and Maya Lew, co-producer from a chance at life. People dying senselessly. New York City, addressed the audiences’ People being left totally helpless to be forced many questions regarding the production to watch their loved ones die. It’s just and its potential impact. unimaginable. I can’t believe I’ve never For three months prior to the screening of heard of this horrible tragedy.” the Holodomor film, the university’s “I’ve lived in America for 51 years and Michael Schwartz Library had hosted a this event was never taught in any of the Holodomor exhibit. Mrs. Florjancic together schools I attended throughout my entire life. with Ms. Flynn and other members of I weep for Ukraine today. There is so much At the screening of the Holodomor film (from left) are: Maya Lew, co-producer, UUOO helped assemble the exhibit, adding that is kept out of the textbooks. Thank you Nestor Popowych, executive producer; Marusia Flynn of the United Ukrainian books and a suggested bibliography for fur- for bringing and sharing this exhibit. There Organizations of Ohio; and Luba Keske, executive producer. ther study of the Holodomor. The exhibit should be a National Day of Mourning in was gifted to the university. the U.S. for all the genocides in the world. May this devastating event in history never “How eye-opening this is. Thank you It was prepared by the League of PEACE!” be forgotten.” for your efforts and bringing it to light and Ukrainian Canadians in cooperation with “I never fail to be amazed at the utter cru- “It is sad that something like food can be sharing the information about this tragic the Museum of the Soviet Occupation of the elty of humanity against each other. This is used as a weapon against a people. This is part of Ukrainian history. I feel terrible for Kyiv Memorial Society in Ukraine, with the heartbreaking. Thank you for this display. one of the saddest things I have ever seen.” the people.”

into a pit and covered with a shallow layer In Canada... of dirt. (Continued from page 1) In 2000, a Ukrainian-born Canadian Jew mission to leave, however, he commented, put up a Star of David memorial stone near “I am still there.” the mass grave. Soon after it was dug up and For the past 20 years he has worked to two 30-foot crosses were erected in memory locate and restore Jewish cemeteries that of other victims of the Nazis. Mr. Sheykhet’s were destroyed or forgotten under Soviet efforts to designate the Sambir site as a cem- rule, have fallen victim to neglect or have etery were rejected by the courts in 2004 been vandalized. He also works in locating and, 10 years later, the crosses still stand. and marking mass graves – burial sites of “We are stuck,” Mr. Sheykhet said. He Jews which are found throughout Ukraine in said that his hope lies in the Ukrainian Canadian community, which should openly the areas that bore the brunt of the Nazi say that they do not agree with the situation occupation. in Sambir. Oksana Zakydalsky Almost all Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine Mr. Wrzesnewskyj, together with Mr. At a discussion in Toronto about Ukrainian-Jewish relations (from left) are: are municipally owned while the sites of the Freiman and Mr. Sheykhet, went to Sambir Meylakh Sheykhet, Paul Grod, Mark Freiman, Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop Yuriy mass graves are often under private owner- last year to speak to the municipal authori- Kalishchuk, Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Stephen Chmiliar and Member of ship. Although there are various laws in ties about the designation of the Jewish cem- Parliament Borys Wrzesnewskyj. Ukraine that concern the protection of buri- etery. Mr. Freiman’s brother, their grandpar- al sites, many Jewish cemeteries are not ents and family lie buried there. cial decisions, there’s a growing perception (European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative) recognized as such by the municipalities Mr. Grod of the Ukrainian Canadian that Ukraine stands at a crossroads and that maintains a database of Jewish cemeteries in and, therefore, receive no legal protection. Congress was approached by Mr. Freiman issues such as the Sambir Jewish cemetery Europe. Its publication on Ukraine, dated Historic Jewish cemeteries need to be rec- about the situation in Sambir. Mr. Grod must be addressed tactfully and sensitively April 2009, provides both the legislation ognized as such in order to benefit from the agreed that Sambir represents an opportunity for Ukraine to take its place as a modern relating to the protection and preservation of protection afforded by law, Mr. Sheykhet for the Jewish and Ukrainian communities European state. Jewish burial sites in Ukraine as well as a explained. to partner. “It is incumbent upon us to get “Central and regional authorities in list of known sites, both cemeteries and The town of Sambir, 75 kilometers south- beyond our challenging history and start to Ukraine have provided promising expres- mass graves, by oblast. The report can be west of Lviv, contains a 100-year-old Jewish build a bridge between our peoples,” he sions of support, as has Ukraine’s ambassa- found at www.lo-tishkach.org cemetery atop a mass grave. In 1939, almost underscored. dor to Canada. As Meylakh Sheykhet’s visit The United States Commission for the half of Sambir’s population was Jewish. By In an article in The Globe and Mail (April to Canada attests, Jewish and Ukrainian Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad 1943, almost all of the town’s Jews had been 12) Mr. Freiman wrote: Canadian communities are engaged.” has prepared an illustrated report, “Jewish murdered – some sent to the Belzec exter- “The last chapter is being written today in Cemeteries, Synagogues, and Mass Grave * * * mination camp, others taken to the Jewish both Ukraine and Canada. Despite the obsti- Sites in Ukraine, 2005.” It may be accessed cemetery, where they were mowed down nacy of local authorities and unhelpful judi- NOTE: The Lo Tishkach Foundation at: http://www.heritageabroad.gov. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

Hrushevsky Street, where the Verkhovna ed to break through the police barrier, Tsarkov began flinging the unbroken eggs Rada's approval... Rada is situated, as a barrier against the pro- including a few serious attempts to storm back from the presidium. (Continued from page 1) testers and a location for its supporters to the Parliament, which would have likely Party of Regions deputies, including Oleh Defense – as well as votes from absent dep- form a defensive line. resulted in violence if successful. Tsariov and Vladyslav Lukianov, stormed uties (Rinat Akhmetov, Borys Kolesnikov) Yet it was the presence of more than Those attempts caused dozens of police the Cabinet’s loge, which overlooked the and those not even in Ukraine (Serhii 1,000 police officers, including helmeted to gather against the protesters and push and section from which the eggs flew, and Kivalov, Serhii Holovatyi and Yurii Berkut (Golden Eagle) and Bars (Snow shove them back. Yet, in other pockets, doz- gained a height advantage in their assault on Ivaniushchenko, who lives in Monaco). Leopard) special forces, not seen at Kyiv ens of police, unprovoked, forcefully pushed the opposition. Pro-Russian forces insisted their oppo- political demonstrations throughout the back the protesters in what they claimed to In attacking from the loge, they also nents were exaggerating the deal’s alleged Orange era, that offered the most defense for be preventive measures. sought to chase the Our Ukraine-People’s threats to sovereignty as part of political the Party of Regions and its supporters. Soon enough, the methods of shoving Self-Defense deputies away from their near- fear-mongering, while Ukraine’s pro-West- Orange politicians, such as former and pushing employed by police escalated by seats, which would enable them to cast ern forces characterized it as “criminal” Presidential Secretariat head Vira into aggressive measures unseen during the their votes with their cards. (Ms. Tymoshenko), a “national betrayal” Ulianchenko and former Internal Affairs Orange era, such as beating demonstrators Younger deputies threw punches, while (People’s Rukh of Ukraine Chair Borys Minister Yurii Lutsenko, complained that on their legs with batons and even sporadi- their older counterparts, such as PRU depu- Tarasyuk), and a “political Chornobyl” the presence of helmeted and armed special cally employing tear gas. ties Dmytro Salamatin and Vasyl (Ukrainian People’s Party Chair Yurii forces officers only served to exacerbate the Each time a pocket of protesters threat- Stelmashenko, tag-teamed their opponents, Kostenko). tension between the government’s support- ened to break past the police cordons, senior with one applying headlocks or pulling hair That the pact, considered unconstitutional ers and opponents. officers dispatched a dozen helmeted special as the other punched or pulled. by the opposition, was ratified by so many Both politicians directly criticized the forces officers to force them back. Police Among the casualties was Rukh leader absent deputies (whose cards were used by police leadership, present at the demonstra- snapped flagpoles, while objects flew Oles Doniy of the People’s Self-Defense fellow faction members to cast their votes) tion, for dispatching so many helmeted offi- between the protesters, police and PRU sup- party, who suffered a concussion from blows by a coalition government formed in viola- cers, Ukrayinska Pravda reported. The news porters. to his head and was reportedly hospitalized. tion of the Constitution, led opposition lead- site pointed out that once the protests were Those protesters who broke through the Our Ukraine-People’s Self-Defense ers to declare that the administration of in full gear, there was one officer for every police cordons were swarmed upon and cap- Deputies Volodymyr Karpuk and Volodymyr President Yanukovych was establishing a five demonstrators (which numbered about tured by helmeted officers, who reportedly Viazivskyi had their noses broken and faces dictatorship in complete abandonment of the 5,000, though some media claim there were made a few dozen arrests. bloodied. Millionaire banker Stanislav rule of law. twice as many). The scene inside the Parliament was far Arzhevitin was rescuing his fellow opposi- Ms. Tymoshenko on April 27 called for Patrol service officers formed four rows more violent. Mr. Lytvyn opened the session tion deputies from headlocks, among them the creation of a Ukraine Defense of a rectangular defense, including on the without a quorum in Parliament – one of Yurii Hrymchak. Committee to unite opposition forces into a east and west sides of Hrushevsky Street for many violations of the law that day. A few As in Kozak times, the female deputies nationwide effort to impeach Mr. several hundred feet, ensuring that the sup- seconds after uttering “Good morning” and of the opposition chipped in to help in the Yanukovych and hold pre-term parliamenta- porters and opponents didn’t come close to seating himself at the presidium, eggs began battle while their men were on the frontlines. ry elections. Other leaders made more radi- each another. Helmeted officers formed flying in his direction. Liliya Hryhorovych flung water at her oppo- cal calls. rows in the middle of the rectangle, ready to Minutes earlier, President Viktor nents, while Kateryna Lukianova managed Oleh Tiahnybok of the nationalist assist in case of any outburst. Yushchenko had visited Mr. Lytvyn and to reach Mr. Lytvyn with her eggs. Svoboda party openly called for a revolution Protesters expressed outrage that PRU reportedly made a last-minute attempt to Mr. Stetskiv came prepared for battle, in Ukraine, with other politicians such as supporters were allowed to peacefully sur- convince him not to lead the vote ratifying wearing an old sweater which he suspected Taras Stetskiv of the People’s Self-Defense round the Parliament building, essentially the Medvedev-Yanukovych pact. Yet his would become torn: “The vote was uncon- who warned that a future uprising wouldn’t protected by the police, while they were advice was duly ignored by the Parliament stitutional, and once we get to power, we’ll be as “songful” as the Orange revolts of forced across the street, not allowed any- chairman. repeal it,” he vowed. Unprecedented for the Verkhovna Rada, 2004. where near the building, and became the tar- Afterwards, the former president, whose smoke bombs filled the session hall a few The shoots of a future uprising were evi- gets of aggressive pushing and random beat- critics allege he helped Mr. Yanukovych to minutes into the brawl, the first of which dent on the morning of April 27 outside the ings. get elected in the presidential run-off against was launched by Andrii Parubii, an Our Verkhovna Rada, where Hrushevsky Street Demonstrators alleged the police initiated the pro-Western Ms. Tymoshenko, referred Ukraine deputy, as reported by Ukrayinska was blocked entirely – something that hadn’t the pushing and shoving as a pretext to pro- to the scene in the Parliament as a “military Pravda. occurred since the Orange Revolution. voke the demonstrators and push them as far usurpation” by the government. If that was the case, the attempt backfired Supporters of the Party of Regions took a back from the Parliament as possible, in a Observers said Mr. Lytvyn had no inten- on the Our Ukraine-People’s Self-Defense defensive position by surrounding the front show of force and intimidation. tion of leading discussion on the critical leg- deputies, who were left choking and aban- entrance with its backers, both paid and “They’re already resorting to force and islation, which would affect Ukraine’s for- unpaid. doned their seats in Parliament to inhale shown forms of repression,” said Ivan eign policy for the next quarter century. fresh air. Numbering about 1,000, they held neatly Lozowy, president of the Institute of Though Mr. Lytvyn’s bodyguards were printed placards, indicating they were pre- The thick fog didn’t deter Mr. Lytvyn Statehood and Democracy in Kyiv, who prepared for the onslaught, immediately from announcing the vote, upon which pared by the party leadership and not them- witnessed the scene at the Verkhovna Rada. defending him with umbrellas, several eggs selves. Several young supporters admitted to pro-Russian deputies swarmed the seats “Only in a rule-of-law society is force struck his otherwise sleek suit, drawing journalists they joined the demonstration vacated by the Our Ukraine-People’s Self- carefully used and tailored only to those sit- shouts of delight from the attackers. because the Party of Regions was paying Defense and voted with numerous cards, uations covered by the law. The purpose is The coalition forces retaliated with feroc- them. including those of deputies who were not to repress,” he said. ity. Wrapped in a Soviet Black Sea Fleet The Party of Regions (PRU) also set up absent, in support of the Medvedev- Indeed, throughout the morning various flag, decorated with the hammer and sickle, party tents all along the east side of pockets of protesters admitted they attempt- Communist National Deputy Yevgeniy (Continued on page 38)

at the University of Toronto. “It will be very response to the “blitzkrieg pace” at which by his policies, noted Dr. Kudelia. Base-for-gas deal... difficult to say this is unconstitutional, Mr. Yanukovych is pursuing unpopular and “The opposition doesn’t want to look (Continued from page 1) because they haven’t changed the divisive policies, of which the Black Sea completely helpless when dealing with this the lower gas price will allow political elites Constitution. This agreement is only an Fleet basing is only one example. Other issue,” he said, “because ... it’s a good politi- to muddle through,” Dr. Kudelia noted. extension, so it’s within the scope of the recent examples are his statement that cal issue to mobilize the public and that’s “Once [Ukraine] has cheap gas, it doesn’t Constitution.” Zaporizhia should hold a referendum to why most opposition leaders issued state- create an incentive for the elites to pursue Thousands of opponents of the decide whether to erect a new monument to ments against it.” Medvedev-Yanukovych deal protested the Stalin in the city and his denial that the The Black Sea Fleet has long been a hot- reforms.” agreement’s ratification by the Verkhovna Holodomor was genocide. button issue in Ukraine. Since former Critics question the constitutionality of Rada on April 27 and engaged in shoving “He’s angering a lot of people,” said Dr. President Leonid Kuchma in 1997 extended the basing agreements, pointing to Article matches with the police, who struggled to Kuzio. “People don’t necessarily go out the fleet’s lease until 2017, opposition mem- 17 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which contain the demonstration. The Rada onto the streets to defend democracy. But bers have consistently advocated its depar- expressly prohibits the stationing of foreign approved the bilateral agreement by 236 when you start undermining issues such as ture from Sevastopol upon the lease’s expi- military bases on Ukrainian territory. votes (10 over the required majority), while national identity, independence and sover- ration. But the deal’s supporters point to Article the Russian Duma easily passed the measure eignty, then you bring out a far more radical President Viktor Yushchenko was per- 14 in the transitional provisions, which by 410 votes (out of 450). reaction from people.” haps the most ardent opponent of the fleet, allows for the temporary stationing of for- At the rally, Ms. Tymoshenko called on In this way, the agreement on continued once even blocking its ships during Russia’s eign forces on existing bases through lease supporters to remain defiant, hinting that the basing of the Russian Black Sea Fleet may August 2008 war with Georgia from return- contracts ratified by the Verkhovna Rada. issue will move to the top of the opposition serve as a boon to Ukraine’s fractured oppo- ing to their Crimean base after they deployed The provision was purportedly included in agenda. “Our unification can bring about a sition, which since Mr. Yanukovych’s elec- to the Abkhaz coast. the 1996 Constitution to legitimize the new majority in Parliament and a new presi- tion has been largely unable to reach a polit- The Black Sea Fleet continues to be a fleet’s first contract extension by President dent in Ukraine – not in five years, not in ical consensus. After the Russian and major issue in Ukrainian politics because of Kuchma and former Russian President Boris three, not even in two, but relatively quick- Ukrainian presidents announced the base- its historical and political meaning, analysts Yeltsin in 1997. Today, experts say, Mr. ly,” she was quoted as saying by Radio Free for-gas deal, leading opposition figures ral- say. Furthermore, Russia will likely continue Yanukovych and Moscow are exploiting the Europe/Radio Liberty. lied to the cause and issued statements of to use the fleet as leverage during times of same loophole by merely extending the After five years of bitter political infight- protest. political crisis in Kyiv, flexing its muscles as existing lease. ing, the disenfranchised Ukrainian electorate Mr. Yanukovych’s support of the fleet’s a reminder that Moscow is always watch- “As long as they keep extending the has been reawakened, according to Taras basing in Crimea – among the most divisive ing. agreement, I think Article 14 will still be Kuzio, senior research fellow at the Chair of issues in Ukraine today – is likely to “freeze “Russia regularly uses its fleet in subver- available,” said Jakob Hedenskog, a Black Ukrainian Studies at the University of the cleavages” and exacerbate the regional- sive operations,” said Mr. Hedenskog. “You Sea security expert and visiting fellow in the Toronto. political divide, opening the door for opposi- cannot exclude the fact that Russia would Petro Jacyk Program for Ukrainian Studies The public outrage, Dr. Kuzio said, is a tion forces to rally the electorate estranged use its naval force, even toward Ukraine.” No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 11 A Ukrainian Summer Supplement to The Ukrainian Weekly, May 2, 2010 Ready or not, summer is almost here, so it’s time for our annual weighing in at 24 pages. Plus, there’s more color than ever thanks to issue of “A Ukrainian Summer” – our 14th special supplement about the growing number of advertisers who chose to have their materials things to do and places to go for things Ukrainian during the season. displayed in full color. Inside this section you will find materials to help you: choose a Special thanks go out to those individuals and organizations that camp for your kids, find out where you can learn Ukrainian folk accepted our invitation earlier this spring and submitted materials dance or how to play the bandura, decide which sports events to for our readers to peruse in this special pullout section. (Incidentally, attend or compete in, enroll in courses on history and other subjects, “A Ukrainian Summer” traditionally appears in The Weekly’s first and otherwise plan your summer schedule. Of course, you’ll also see issue of May, so plan ahead if you want to submit something for the what this year’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka has to offer, 2011 edition.) take a look at what other Ukrainian festivals are slated between May And to you, Dear Readers, we say: We hope your summertime is and September, and read about some unique travel experiences. exciting, easy-going, educational, enjoyable, entertaining or whatev- The 2010 release of “A Ukrainian Summer” is our largest ever, er you want it to be! Haydamaky to headline It’s festival time Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian festival May 14-16 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, New York 212-674-1615 by Matthew Dubas Ukrainian community. The performance schedule includes the PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Soyuzivka will Canadian Bandurist Capella of Toronto June 18-20 25th Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival, St. Michael be hosting its fourth annual Ukrainian and the Dumka Chorus of New York. 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On April 26 they performed in July 23-25 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute and Bohachevsky Dance Workshop and Kupalo Switzerland in memory of the Chornobyl Dickinson, ND Dickinson State University, 701-483-1486 Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Edmonton. disaster. The band was awarded “Wirtualne Vendors will be on hand to sell various Gesle” by Poland for its collaboration with July 30-August 1 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, Ukrainian items, from embroidered shirts Polish legend Voo Voo, for best album for to paintings. A food pavilion will be set Dauphin, MB 877-474-2683 2009, “Voo Voo i Haydamaky.” This was up to offer Ukrainian delicacies to the the band’s sixth album release. For more many visitors who travel great distances information on Haydamky, visit their web- July 31-August 2 Ukrainian Pavilion – annual Edmonton Heritage Festival, to attend this major U.S. event for the site www.haydamaky.com. 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August 21 Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival, Ukrainian Horsham, PA American Sports Club Tryzub, 215-343-5412

August 28 10th annual Ukrainian Day in the Park, Ukrainian The Haydamaky, Kozak rock from Ukraine. Saskatoon, SK Canadian Congress – Saskatoon Branch, 306-374-7675 or 306-653-1733

September 10-12 11th annual Montreal Ukrainian Festival, Parc de Montreal l’Ukraine, [email protected]

September 11-12 34th annual Ukrainian Festival, Baltimore Ukrainian Baltimore Festival Committee, Patterson Park, 410-967-0501

September 12 43rd annual Connecticut Ukrainian Day Festival, Stamford, CT St. Basil Ukrainian Seminary, 203-269-5909

September 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, Bloor Street West, 416-410-9965 Toronto

September 18-19 Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Silver Spring, MD Cathedral, 301-384-9192

September 19 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Event Center, Minneapolis [email protected] or 612-840-9875 Russ Chelak The Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... At Soyuzivka in 2010: camps, sports, special events and more by Matthew Dubas your Ukrainian shirts for Hutsul night), and a multitude of entertainment and perfor- PARSIPPANY, N.J. – For more than 55 mances. years, Soyuzivka has been the place that A milestone in the summer schedule is Ukrainians have held weddings, meetings, Fourth of July weekend in celebration of reunions, cultural exhibits as well as memo- America’s independence. rable performances and events. The On July 4-17 the Roma Pryma Soyuzivka Heritage Center officially opens Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Academy for summer on Memorial Day weekend, Workshop will be held at Soyuzivka for May 28-30. The season kicks off with a pub intermediate and advanced dancers. A stage night and zabava featuring Svitanok of New performance during Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian York. Cultural Festival on July 16-18, will feature The next major event at Soyuzivka dur- the workshop dancers and a wide variety of ing the summer will be Seniors’ Week, held performers from Ukraine. Also part of the on June 13-18. The event attracts more than festival, of course, are tasty Ukrainian foods 100 people and features informative talks and fascinating exhibits. The festival is orga- and programs, and provides an opportunity nized by the Ukrainian National Foundation, for seniors to socialize. under the patronage of the Embassy of Soyuzivka will host the Ukrainian Ukraine. (See the write-up on the first page National Association’s Father’s Day on June of this section for more information.) 20 – a celebration that is championed by After the festival, the camp schedule UNA Branch 13 of Watervliet, N.Y. resumes with Soyuzivka’s Discovery Camp, From June 20 through July 1, Soyuzivka a sleep-away camp for children between the Kids at Soyuzivka’s Discovery Camp. will host Tennis Camp, directed by George ages of 8 and 15 that will be held on July Sawchak. Soyuzivka’s Exploration Day 18-24. Concurrently, Soyuzivka’s Heritage Ukraine, these workshops help new other children of Ukrainian heritage. Camp, full of outdoor activities for children Day Camp, for children age 4-7, will be held American families understand their adopted The Roma Pryma Bohachevsky age 7-10, will be held in two sessions, with in two sessions, July 18-23 and July 25-30. child’s heritage and culture. Ukrainian Dance Camp, for dancers age the first session on June 28-July 2, and the These camps are filled with outdoor activi- The 41st annual Chornomorska Sitch 8-16, provides expert instruction on begin- second session July 5-9. Concurrently, Tabir ties, and instruction in dance, song and arts Sports School, for athletes age 6-17, will be ner, intermediate and advanced levels. Ptashat, a Ukrainian-language day camp and crafts, which are designed to enhance held in two sessions, with the first held on Directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych, directed by the Pershi Stezhi sorority of the Ukrainian cultural experience. the camp is held in two, two-week sessions, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, will Families who have adopted children from July 25-31, and the second session on August 1-7. Instruction in soccer, volleyball, July 25-August 7 and August 8-21. be held for campers age 4-6 in two sessions, Ukraine congregate at Soyuzivka on July Ukrainian dance is increasingly popular swimming and tennis is provided by a high- June 27-July 4 and July 4-11. 23-25, “Adoption Family Weekend,” to among our youth and this provides dancers ly qualified staff. The camp helps build During the summer season, Soyuzivka share experiences and learn the adoption with a unique opportunity to hone their hosts cultural themed dinners (don’t forget process. Co-sponsored with the Embassy of camaraderie and lasting friendships with skills. Space is limited due to the increased popularity of the camp, so early registration is advised. The annual crowning of Miss Soyuzivka will be held on August 14. This will transi- tion into Club Suzy-Q week, August 14-21. Friends have made this an annual get-togeth- er for the past few decades. Ukraine’s famous 2004 Eurovision win- ner, Ruslana, will host a fund-raising gala banquet for Soyuzivka – dubbed “Ruslana for Soyuzivka” – this summer on a date soon to be announced. Ruslana fell in love with Soyuzivka last year when she head- lined the Ukrainian Cultural Festival and called it the 26th oblast of Ukraine. And the summer season caps off with Labor Day weekend festivities, including tennis and swimming competitions, on August 31 through September 6. Soyuzivka’s General Manager Nestor Paslawsky noted on the growth of the camps Petrusia Sawchak in the last few years, and the increase in Trophy winners at the 54th annual tennis championships of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada. (Continued on page 34) Heritage Day Camp at Soyuzivka is now in its 18th year by Bohdana Puzyk KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Heritage Day camp, now in its 18th year, continues to entertain and educate children about their Ukrainian heritage through songs, music, dance, crafts, games and stories. The program is bilingual and designed for children 4 to 7 years of age. This year’s group of counselors will be working with the children on diverse activities. Christine Williams will teach Ukrainian songs – old favorites and new ones to sing at the weekly campfire. Larysa Krul (first week) and Peter Fil (second week) will teach dance. Natalka Junas has created many interesting Ukrainian-themed crafts for the children to make. Halia Lodynska (first week) and Christine Danyluk (second week) will take the children on exciting adventures through the wonderful stories they will introduce. Oksana Ozymko (first week) and Lidia Bilous (second week) will promote Ukrainian language by using games and playtime. The 2010 camp dates are: first week – July 18-23 and second week – July 25-30. For additional information or to register your child, please contact Soyuzivka at 845-626-5641 or visit the website at www.soyuzivka.com. Olya Chodoba-Fryz, with her bandura, leads participants of Heritage Camp in Ukrainian song. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 13

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp: a winning formula for over 40 years by Patrusia Sawchak KERHONKSON, N.Y. – If you’re looking for a quality camp this summer that your children will enjoy, consider Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp, which has attracted kids for more than 40 years. The camp has a successful formula: knowl- edgeable and experienced instructors, car- ing 24-hour supervision, lots of fun-filled, off-court activities, and nutritional and tasty meals. The tennis camp has helped develop many good tennis players over the years. The director of the camp is George Sawchak, a long time United States Tennis Association player, teacher, orga- nizer and captain of Middle States’ USTA sectional teams. He is assisted by Tetiana Sawchak Louer, who is a certified teaching instruc- tor, PTR, having international tennis teach- ing certification. Also assisting will be Leda Kopach. Both were former Division I collegiate players, National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) instructors, and past cham- Participants of the 2009 Tennis Camp. pions of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK). They what they had learned. continue to play competitively in local and The daily regimen always begins with national tournaments. calisthenics. Then the campers are divid- They will be assisted by counselors, ed according to ability, and instructors who were once campers themselves. Off- rotate their instruction, developing and court 24-hour supervision is provided by stressing correct form, proper strokes and Olya Czerkas, a teacher from Florida, who game strategy. Also emphasized is the helps campers adjust and feel at home at importance of good sportsmanship and the camp quarters known as Lviv. Meals tennis etiquette. are planned by Chef Andrey Sonevytsky, At the end of camp there is a gala ban- who emphasizes a healthy, nutritious and quet where campers receive their certifi- diversified menu for the children. cates and trophies are awarded to tourna- The focus of the camp is always about ment winners. The coveted Best Camper playing tennis, but there is plenty of time Awards are also given to boys and girls for off-court fun like swimming in who are recognized for their exemplary Soyuzivka’s pool, watching movies and behavior and over-all attitude both on and dancing (both to their own music and off the courts. The banquet is followed by Soyuzivka’s live “zabava” band), and a dance, at which campers receive plenty of opportunity for making friends. mementos of Tennis Camp. The first week of camp is devoted to The dates for the Tennis Camp are June daily instruction in tennis, and the second 20-July 1. For camp registration, call week ends with a tournament for the Soyuzivka, 845-626-5641 or visit the campers during which players put to use website www.soyuzivka.com. Tennis Camp staff members in 2009. Ukrainian Sitch Sports School aims to develop young athletes by Omelan Twardowsky PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The 41st Chornomorska Sitch Sports School will be held at Soyuzivka over the course of two weeks, broken into two weeklong sessions from July 25 through August 7. The intensive sports program will pro- vide participants the opportunity to learn, improve or perfect their skills in soccer, volleyball, tennis and swimming. Instruction will be provided by highly skilled trainers, the majority of whom are returning from previous years. Many of the participants of the sports school successfully compete on their school sports teams, while participating in the sports divisions of Chornomorska Sitch. Numerous graduates of the Chornomorska Sitch Sports School have won USCAK (Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada) swimming and tennis championships, and have competed in the Ukrainian Youth Games held at the Ukrainian American Youth Association camp in Ellenville, N.Y., with many of them winning medals. This year the participants of the Volleyball instructor Bohdan Siryj (right) with campers in 2009. Chornomorska Sitch Sports School will again compete in the Ukrainian Youth sions. Young developing athletes from Registration forms for the sitch.org or telephone Marika Bokalo, the Games that will take place on August 6. other Ukrainian sports organizations that Chornomorska Sitch Sports School can sports school administrator, at The sports school welcomes youths do not provide a summer sports program be found on the Soyuzivka website, www. 908-851-0617. age 6-17 for one week or the full two are specifically invited to attend this soyuzivka.com. For additional informa- weeks for either day or overnight ses- year’s sports school. tion, e-mail, sportschool@chornomorska- – translated by Matthew Dubas 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Tryzubivka means an endless summer of sports and recreation by Eugene A. Luciw HORSHAM, Pa. – Tryzubivka’s festi- val grounds, sports pub, banquet hall and 40 beautiful acres of parks, streams, pic- nic groves, sports fields, tennis courts and other recreational facilities beckon to be a part of your Ukrainian summer. The most popular community event – over 2,000 attend – at the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub is the Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival. Scheduled for Sunday, August 22, at noon, the festival stage will feature the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, vio- linist Inessa Tymochko Dekajlo, Svitanya Eastern European Women’s Vocal Ensemble and the band Svitanok. A “zabava,” or dance, to the tunes of Svitanok follows the stage show. Arts and crafts vendors, recreational activities for children, and Ukrainian foods, picnic fare, desserts and refreshments will be abundant. On Sunday, June 20, at 1 p.m., Tryzub will hold its popular Father’s Day Picnic, a family-oriented event that features some of the excellent younger performing art- The players and coaches of all the teams fielded by the Ukrainian Nationals. ists in the Philadelphia area: the Voloshky School of Dance, Vyshyvanka Ensemble particularly good days to enjoy great soc- and the Kurilets Sisters. A zabava to the cer with a plate full of varennyky. music of the Karpaty Orchestra follows. Children can hone their skills at sever- On that same day Tryzub will host the al soccer camps and clinics that Tryzub is under-23 Men’s U.S. Amateur Soccer scheduling for the summer. Association’s Region I Cup tournament. For more seasoned athletes in the Ukrainian community, Tryzub offers a Sports fun-filled golf tournament and banquet on Adult and youth players and sports June 12, and tennis tournaments on May fans can enjoy a vast array of sporting 1-2 and September 24-25. opportunities at Tryzubivka. U.S.C. You can become a club member for Tryzub invites all Ukrainian athletes to only $25 annually, and you can enjoy a join one of its 29 youth and junior soccer cascade of cultural and sporting events teams in all age brackets, boys and girls, throughout the spring, summer and early its adult male Majors Division soccer fall. Tryzubivka’s banquet hall, meeting team, its golf team or its youth swim rooms and festival grounds are also avail- team. It also invites Ukrainian club teams able for rental at a reasonable price. to participate in the invitational youth You can learn more about beautiful soccer tournament scheduled for Tryzubiwka and the opportunities it offers Memorial Day Weekend (May 28-31). the community at www.tryzub.org. Soccer families and other fans can *** enjoy games at Tryzubivka throughout the weekends of the season. The Majors On Saturday, October 2, at 4 p.m., Division games are particularly popular USO Tryzub will celebrate its 60th anni- on a Sunday afternoon. The soccer season versary. A banquet will begin at 4 p.m. opener picnic on Sunday, September 12, Afterwards the members and guests will and the Ukrainian Nationals Family Day celebrate this milestone with a fun-filled Picnic on Saturday, September 18, are Fallfest 2010 music festival and zabava. The Ukrainian Nationals Dnipro after they won a championship at Tryzubivka.

Peter Fil A Ukrainian Nationals striker draws the attention of an opposing player during a Syzokryli perform the Hopak at the Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival. tournament at the Tryzub sports center. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 15

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Kobzarska Sich sponsors bandura camp and choral seminar by Anatoli W. Murha LIVONIA, Mich. – Kobzarska Sich (KS), under the musical directorship of Oleh Mahlay, is very pleased to announce two special guest instructors from Ukraine for its 2010 bandura and choral programs. Anatoli Avdievsky, the legendary artistic director and chief conductor of the world- renown Hryhorii Veriovka National Folkloric Ensemble, has accepted an invita- tion to teach and conduct at the Ukrainian Choral Workshop at Kobzarska Sich this August. The bandura programs of KS will feature Volodymyr Voyt Jr., a Merited Artist of Ukraine and an instrumental soloist with the Hryhorii Veriovka National Folkloric Ensemble. Founded in 1979, KS is organized by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and is held at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp in Emlenton, Pa. Maestro Avdievsky will work with ensembles of the Ukrainian Choral Instructors, staff and students of the 2009 Bandura Camp and Ukrainian Sacred Music Seminar. Workshop as well as conduct songs with the full ensemble of the Bandura Course. Mr. Natalia B. Mahlay, Yurij Petlura and Irene • Ukrainian Sacred Music Workshop, workshop focuses on the singing and perfor- Avdievsky will also share his extensive Zawadiwsky. August 11-15: This four-day workshop pro- mance of Ukrainian folk music. Participants insight on singing techniques in the Kobzarska Sich is offering the following vides an opportunity to sing sacred works by will take part in various ensembles and pri- Ukrainian folk tradition as well as lead par- bandura and choral programs this August. ticipants in his own arrangements. Ukrainian master composers and provides vate lessons. The workshop is designed for Mr. Voyt will teach bandura students in • Bandura Course, August 7-21: This practical pointers for church singers, cantors older teenagers (age 15 and older) and adults both individual and group settings, sharing two-week course focuses on over seven and conductors relative to common areas of of all ages. his technical knowledge and bandura prow- hours of daily group instruction in: the tech- church singing. Listening lectures will open Given the expected demand for this ess as one of the most talented bandura play- nique of playing bandura, bandura history, up many hidden aspects of the sacred music year’s programs, interested participants are ers from Ukraine. solo and ensemble playing and singing, tradition. This workshop is designed for encouraged to enroll early to ensure place- Mr. Mahlay, the 2010 musical director of music lectures, elementary music theory (as older teenagers (age 15 and older) and adults ment. For more information and for a regis- Kobzarska Sich, is a former artistic director needed). The course is designed for children of all ages. tration package, please visit http://www.ban- and conductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist age 12 and older and adults of all ages. • Ukrainian Choral Workshop August dura.org/bandura_school.htm or contact the Chorus. He has spent many years at • Junior Bandura Workshop, August 7-14: 15-21: Administrator of KS, Anatoli Murha, at Kobzarska Sich as musical director, conduc- This one-week workshop covers the basics This one-week intensive and enjoyable 734-953-0305 or [email protected]. tor and instructor. This year he will lead a of playing bandura and bandura history. talented line-up of bandura and choral Participants are introduced to ensemble instructors: Anatoli Avdievsky and playing and singing, music lectures, elemen- Volodymyr Voyt, Jr. on staff will be Andrij tary music theory (as needed). This work- Birko, Julian Kytasty, Irene Kytasty-Kuzma, shop is designed for children age 9-11. Ukrainian folk dance is focus of workshop in Pennsylvania by Paula Holoviak swimming. Instruction is offered to children age 5 and up, with advanced workshop LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 21st Ukrainian instruction for experienced dancers. The Folk Dance Workshop sponsored by the workshop is under the artistic direction of Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation Andrij Dobriansky assisted by Yurij (UAHF) of the Lower Anthracite Region Dobriansky. will be held at the Ukrainian Homestead in Special activities for this year’s camp Lehighton, Pa., from Monday, June 28, include mini-workshops and demonstrations through Friday, July 2. The camp runs daily in the art of pysanky and gerdany. Adult from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes dance instruction, folk singing, sports, crafts and (Continued on page 34)

Christine Syzonenko Members of the advanced group, with April Milinichik and Alex Syzonenko in front, perform “Tropotianka” at the 2009 Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop finale performance in Lehighton, Pa. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Plast offers summertime adventures and educational experiences by Andrea Zharovsky members of Plast to participate in this year’s camps for Plast youths – novatstvo PHILADELPHIA – Spring is the sea- (age 6-11) and yunatstvo (age 11-17), son when we start thinking about summer which will be held from Saturday, July 3, plans and when members of Plast begin to Saturday, July 24. It is also a tradition to dream of their adventures at summer here to hold “Tabir Ptashat” – camps for camps. younger children age 4-6. At Novyi Sokil Plast summer camps are essentially the youngsters camp in tents with their sleep away camps held in a natural setting parents during the week of July 11-18. where nature beckons all with its beauty For additional information about Novyi and romance. Sokil, please log on to http://www.novy- A longer stay immersed in nature is an isokil.org/index.asp. The camp is located integral part of Plast Ukrainian Scouting at 2301 School St., North Collins, NY Organization’s educational program; a 14111-9629; telephone, 716- 337-3361. Plast member’s experience and self-con- Vovcha Tropa this year offers camps fidence grows through physical activity for yunatstvo and novatstvo from and spiritual inspiration, and a connection Saturday, July 3, to Saturday, July 24. A to nature. Camps are among the best edu- beginners’ camp for aged 6 and 7-year- cational tools and perhaps the most inter- olds will be held from Sunday, July 18, to esting part of the Plast program. Saturday, July 24. Plast camps are a place for children For additional information about and teens to release energy and rest from Vovcha Tropa readers may visit its web- school, while developing scouting and site at: http://www.vovchatropa.org/. The The 2009 camp for novaky (boys age 6-11) at Vovcha Tropa, which was called community virtues, an orderly way of life camp is located at Sayre Hill Road, East “Karavan.” and self-discipline. Camps foster initia- Chatham, NY 12060; telephone, tive, creativity, a love of God’s creations 518-392-5801. Pysanyij Kamin, readers may log on to Vporiadnykiv) and yunatstvo (“Lisova and leadership skills. The Pysanyi Kamin camp invites all http://www.plastcleveland.org/plastpk. Shkola,” “Shkola Bulavnykh,” “Vyshkil Young children, too, need a healthy Plast members to Ohio for its summer htm. The camp is located at 17030 Shedd Bunchuzhnykh” and “Vyshkil Yunatskykh and friendly environment with exposure activities. This year’s camps for Plast Road, Middlefield, OH 44062; telephone, Vporiadnykiv”), may be found online at to other children that will help develop in youths (novatstvo and yunatstvo) will be 440-632-5682. www.plastusa.org along with all require- them an open and joyful attitude toward held from Saturday, July 3, to Saturday, Information about all Plast summer ments and appropriate application forms. life and to the world around them. Thus, July 24. Tabir Ptashat (for preschoolers camps, including special camps such as Please keep in mind that all campers must “Tabir Ptashat” provides an excellent with parents or guardians) will be held “Zolota Bulava” Leadership Camp, Sea be members of Plast for at least three opportunity for young children, age 4-6, from Sunday, July 4, to Saturday, July 10. Scouting Camp, and camps for counsel- months (for novatstvo) or six months (for to share their days with their peers amidst As well, from Sunday, June 20, through ors of novatstvo (“Vyshkil Novatskykh yunatstvo). in nature, explore the world around them, Thursday, July 1, there will be a special and grow through the proven educational camp for older yunatstvo, (Krayovyi methods and traditions of Plast. Vyshkilnyi Tabir) geared toward those Novyi Sokil, the first Plast camp- working toward the rank of eagle scout. ground near Buffalo, N.Y., invites all For additional information about

A Plast counselor with one of his youngest charges.

Girls at work at the camp for yunachky at Vovcha Tropa. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 17

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat”: engaging preschoolers since 1989 by Oksana Isajiw have a unifying theme selected months beforehand by the respective chief coun- CHICAGO – Plast Ukrainian Scouting selors. Each session’s activities relate to Organization’s “Tabir Ptashat” originated the common theme. in 1989 at Soyuzivka and has been held at The theme for Tabir Ptashat in 2009 the Ukrainian National Association’s was traveling to and learning about other Ukrainian heritage center every year since countries. The camp’s culminating activi- its inception. ty took the children around the world in Tabir Ptashat was the special project of Soyuzivka’s big tent. Counselors and vol- Neonila Sochan, who as a very hands-on unteer parents manned stations that pre- grandmother and equally active Plast sented interesting facts about the customs member, understood the lasting value of a and geography of countries such as day camp program for children between the ages of 4 and 6, which would focus on Egypt, Argentina, India, and, of course, fun and socialization within the context of Ukraine. the children’s Ukrainian language and her- Often, as a grand finale to the week’s itage. An additional objective was to pre- activities, the children participate in a pare the children for future participation as stage performance that reflects the com- Plast “novatstvo” (children age 6-11). mon theme. The administrators of the camp are Tabir Ptashat campers are organized members of the Plast sorority Pershi into small groups according to age. In Stezhi. keeping with the camp’s name, each Typical daily activities are games, group is named for a bird. The bird is fea- Children enjoy a crafts activity at last year’s “Tabir Ptashat” at Soyuzivka. nature walks and presentations, storytell- tured in the children’s group ritual, which ing, singing, and arts and crafts. Central the children perform at camp assemblies. to the concept behind Tabir Ptashat is the The ritual consists of an original song and exclusive use of Ukrainian by all partici- a mime, accompanied by the wearing of a pants. It is a strictly adhered to require- lavishly decorated hat. ment that all participants be conversant in Many children will participate in the Ukrainian and that all activities take place two sessions of Tabir Ptashat this sum- in the Ukrainian language. mer. Like the participants of close to 40 Like the “ptashata” that the camp is sessions before them, the children will named for, young campers flock to return home with memories of new Soyuzivka in late June for the first ses- friends, new songs, many interesting sion or in early July for the second ses- experiences and very unique hats. sion, accompanied by parents, grandpar- ents and sundry extended family mem- For information about Tabir Ptashat bers who participate in the camp program readers may contact: Oresta Fedyniak, as counselors and assistant counselors. 2626 W. Walton Ave., Chicago IL 60622; Customarily, the two camp sessions telephone, 773-486-0394. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... A TRIP TO UKRAINE: Our grandparents’ homeland, and ours by Hanya Maksymowich world. We first encountered those fresh vegeta- The tomatoes were the ripest red, the bles I mentioned – the ones grown by angels cucumbers bursting with flavor, the soup and not at all like the tasteless ones in my exquisite and the horilka at the ready… local supermarket – at our first Ukrainian I had skipped the dying part and had gone meal in the cafeteria of the school in straight to heaven. That’s how I felt many Konopchytsi, just after we had finished sing- times during my recent, first-time visit to ing our first concert. our beautiful Ukraine. And there was this amazing soup with I’m Hanya, the eldest of three sisters meat and potatoes in it. And dill, lots of it. who’ve grown up together, singing There were holubtsi and I think fish and Ukrainian songs in three-part harmony, in possibly varenyky, and so many other the back seats of Mom and Dad’s various things. It’s hard to remember exactly, there station wagons while riding to church for lit- was such a variety, and different people kept urgy or “Ukie School” or to the local offering us different things. Ukrainian American club for dance practice. Compote, the fruit and beet sugar with Mom and Dad were Taras and Anne hot water poured over it and left to steep, Maksymowich, both first-generation was served in cool glasses. And three differ- American-born Ukrainian Americans, who ent kinds of horilka or wine or whatever it raised me and my sisters, Donna was. It was hard to focus. The entire spread Maksymowich-Waskiewicz and Karyn looked so good that it didn’t seem real. Maksymowich Wilk, to love a heritage they I thought maybe it was because we hadn’t only knew through their immigrant parents eaten for hours and had arrived for this show – to love a country they themselves never straight from the Kyiv airport after being even got to visit. stranded in the Atlanta airport overnight and Their wish to travel to Ukraine was not consequently traveling for 35 hours straight. fulfilled in their lifetimes. But the three of us But the food was like that almost every- sisters finally were blessed to be able to visit where we went in Ukraine, and its effect on Oleksander Vashtebey our grandparents’ homeland this past me absolutely inexplicable. It made me feel September. alive, really alive, like nothing I had ever Trio Maksymowich, (from left) Karyn Maksymowich Wilk, Donna Maksymowich- We didn’t just visit. We, as “Trio eaten in the states. Maybe because it was so Waskiewicz and Hanya Maksymowich, after they were greeted by beautiful Maksymowich,” sang for our supper. We fresh, with none of the antibiotics, preserva- young Ukrainian girls at Myrhorod’s city sign. sang with unexplainable joy and for the tives and bizarre derivatives that haunts glory of Ukraine. much of the food in the United States. iar at dinner were the best I’d ever had in New York and at a Slavic festival in We had been given so many words of At the restaurant/bar adjoining the con- my life. Houston. We’ve also sung the American warning: “Don’t drink the water, you’ll get cert hall in Myrhorod were “mother-in-law It wasn’t only the chefs in these restau- National Anthem at a Florida Marlins base- sick.” “The country is entirely backward – tongues” that included sautéed eggplant rants in Ukraine who knew how to do food ball game, a Miami Heat basketball game, eat now while you have the chance.” wrapped in some kind of magical stuff, and right. Pani Donna served us delightful and both the Ukrainian and American “Make sure you take toilet paper.” this indescribable mushroom/beef/onion/ “kanapky” and tea one fine morning in her anthems for a University of Miami basket- “Why in the world would you want to go gravy concoction. apartment in Lviv, and Pani Veshtebey in ball game vs. Ukraine several years ago. there?” “Make sure you have a shot before At the 24-hour Kalyna restaurant located Kyiv shared her best garden vegetables and However, this was our first time singing you eat any meat, to kill the bacteria.” outside of Kyiv, two things I’ll never forget: masterful cooking. the beloved folk songs of our ancestors in On the other hand, we were also told: first, their cheese and fruit “nalysnyky” “Salo” is an entity unto itself. It is impos- Ukraine. “Wait until you see how beautiful it is in the (crepes) were delicious, but the ones stuffed sible to explain just how eating what is For this special nine-day, multi-concert Carpathian Mountains! You’ve always been with what must have been a half a pound of essentially pure fat could be considered a tour, we traveled to and sang in the cities singing about it; now you will get to see for poppy made my head spin with delight. culinary experience, but it is. We were told I’ve mentioned above, plus Ivano-Frankivsk yourself.” “You are going to love the food. It Second, the steaming tea made from kalyna that the salo we ate in Ukraine just isn’t and Yaremche. will just melt into your system.” “There are soothed my throat like nothing I had ever exported. Karyn decided that we need to We also sang in some unexpected places: going to be many good surprises!” tried. begin a movement here in the States called For the wonderful owners of the Hutsul Hotel in Kosiv, we sang in their foyer (the The food At Kryivka in Lviv, it was varenyky with “Ukrainian Americans for Salo,” complete meat in them, and their own beer that made with the distribution of bumper stickers. The acoustics begged for it). We debuted an a We didn’t get sick. For one thing, we me feel alive again after a very long day. A three of us have been going through with- capella version of “Dva Kolyory” for the wisely drank bottled water, which is just a half-meter long kovbasa that was the source drawal pains. passengers of our car. We rehearsed good practice when you’re traveling any- of several jokes, none of which applied to its I want to go back to Ukraine so badly I “Zapovit” even though we didn’t make it to where. We liked it best when it was “without wonderful flavor. I wonder if the Customs can taste it. Shevchenko’s grave in Kaniv on this trip. gas,” since this is what we were used to agents would have noticed if I had tried to There was a version of “Schedryk” that drinking lots of in humid south Florida. smuggle one of those home… The singing, the sights... sounded magical, even though it was out of But we brushed our teeth and bathed in I could write an entire article praising the The three of us have sung together locally season. what came out of the taps. Nothing hap- five-star meals and service at the Grand in south Florida, whether at the Ukrainian Our Ukrainian people, as audiences, left pened to us. We ate “suspicious sandwich- Admiral Club outside of Kyiv. The salmon American Club of Miami, with the nothing to be desired – so warm, so recep- tive, so appreciative. They went to great es,” and nothing happened to us. with milk at breakfast and the choicest Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary lengths to make us feel welcome, even The food, to be honest, was out of this seared tuna salad, the fish soup, and the cav- Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir or at St. though all they knew about us was that we Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, both were of Ukrainian descent. in Miami, or as part of our Ukrainian In retrospect, I’m not sure why I was sur- Dancers of Miami performances. We’ve performed at Soyuzivka in upstate (Continued on page 33)

Trio Maksymowich and the Lubava folk song and dance ensemble from the Volyn The trio in downtown Ivano-Frankivsk after performing at the Rodoslav festival. region after a joint concert they gave in Yaremche. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 19

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... TRAVELS: Ukrainian musicians provide an ocean of music by Olia Rudyk of the violin and all aspects of music. Expanding on their formal studies, he As I stood in the open three-story atrium and his roommates spent their free time of the cruise ship The Grand Princess this furthering their range of music to include past December, the familiar sounds of pop, rock and country. In the dormitory “Schedryk” by Ukrainian composer they listened to such performers as Elton Mykola Leontovych floated in the air. John, Chicago and Fleetwood Mac. Leaning over the railing to find the source After secondary school, Mr. Dudko of the music and see who was playing this enrolled at the acclaimed Kyiv National world-renowned melody, I discovered a Music Academy of Ukraine, where he stud- string quartet enchanting a large apprecia- ied for five years. Upon graduating from tive audience. the academy, he accepted a position as a Not only was the music familiar but so violinist with the Kyiv Opera Theater were the faces – there was something Slavic Orchestra. in their features. The woman with long Shortly thereafter, Mr. Dudko participat- blond hair lovingly embracing the cello had ed in a musical competition, winning a spot to be Ukrainian! I guessed that the three with the Cairo Symphonic Orchestra in men with her were Ukrainian also. Egypt. Securing this position meant greater The young man playing the first violin financial security given the economic insta- was a virtuoso, dazzling the crowd with his bility in Ukraine. His salary with the Cairo technical skills and obvious passion for his Symphonic Orchestra was 10 times that instrument. The second violinist and violist earned by musicians in Ukraine, enabling too displayed skill well above the average him to provide for his family. performer. During his time with the Cairo I turned to look at my husband, Stefan, The Rudyks with the Premier String Quartet (standing, from left) Luba Holovata, Symphonic Orchestra, he was given the and saw the expression on his face. He had Olia Rudyk, Dmytro Panchenko, Valentyn Dudko, Serhiy Soloshchenko and opportunity to play for audiences around similar thoughts running through his head. (seated) Stefan Rudyk. the world in places such as Poland, We were very happy to hear a familiar Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Ukrainian melody, and were especially at the Lviv State Academy of Music. Once Kyiv Philharmonic Orchestra as well as Turkey, Iran and South Korea. Returning to pleased to hear the first violinist explain to she completed her education, Ms. Holovata with the Lyatoshynsky Classical Music Ukraine in 2004, he joined the Kyiv the audience that the artists in the Premier launched her music career as a cellist with Ensemble. Symphony Orchestra, where he met, fell in String Quartet are from Ukraine and enjoy the Lviv Opera Theater Orchestra. Mr. Panchenko, upon completing his love with and married accomplished cellist sharing their love of music. The Premier For her first professional stage perfor- formal education at the Lviv State Luba Holovata. String Quartet had a large repertoire span- mance with the orchestra, the UNWLA Academy of Music, joined various musical Ms. Holovata, a native of Lviv, was ning everything from classical masterpieces presented her with a brand new hand-craft- groups, including a private symphony born on December 23, 1975. Orphaned at by the world’s greatest composers to famil- ed instrument. She recalls that day with orchestra and an international youth sym- the age of 5, she and her four siblings were iar operatic arias, Beatles tunes, contempo- deep emotion, appreciation and gratitude. phony orchestra. raised by an aunt and uncle. Luba revealed rary pop hits, Broadway show tunes and, of Later Ms. Holovata joined the Lviv Both Mr. Soloshchenko and Mr. an interest and love for the cello at an early course, beautiful Ukrainian compositions. Symphony Orchestra, and eventually the Panchenko have also travelled extensively age and applied for financial assistance In the course of our three-week cruise, as performers with their respective musical with the local branch of the Ukrainian Kyiv Symphony Orchestra where she met we would hear “Schedryk” as part of the groups. Women’s League. her future husband and travelled through- Christmas-themed music. “Bukovynskyj The Premier String Quartet received its Ms. Holovata fondly remembers an out Europe, Africa and Asia. Kozachok” had the predominately non- first contract on a cruise liner about five interview with Luba Bilowchtchuk, chair- Mr. Dudko, along with his new bride, Ukrainian audience tapping their feet, clap- years ago. Since then, these talented woman of the Scholarship Program of the Luba, and two fellow musicians, Serhiy ping their hands and moving in many direc- Ukrainians have worked for such cruise Ukrainian National Woman’s League of Soloshchenko (second violin) and Dmytro tions to this lively tune. The beautiful and lines as Princess and Celebrity, having been America. Recognizing the young girl’s tal- Panchenko (viola), formed the Premier popular piece “Melodiya” by Myroslav afforded the ability to share their passion ent and potential, Ms. Bilowchtchuk quick- String Quartet. Skoryk had the opposite effect by transport- for music with thousands of passengers ly awarded Ms. Holovata a scholarship that Like Mr. Dudko, Mr. Soloshchenko ing the audience into a deeply pensive around the world while traveling to places enabled her to attend the Solomyia attended the Mykola Lysenko Kyiv mood. most people can only dream about visiting Krushelnytska Lviv Specialized Secondary Specialized Secondary Music School for These talented musicians performed one day. Music School. 11 years and continued on to the Kyiv several times each day in the atrium. Their They love what they do, but it is no Upon graduating from the secondary National Musical Academy. His accom- appearance schedule was always on our school, Ms. Holovata continued her studies (Continued on page 34) agenda, and we made it a point of listening plishments include performing with the to their extensive repertoire every day. During our journey, the quartet performed two formal concerts on the main stage of the cruise ship. It was no wonder the audi- U.S. Work/Travel program benefits students from Ukraine ence rewarded the performances with by Bohdana Puzyk student is ready to travel to America. receive a Social Security card, making standing ovations. Students are allowed to work to the them legal workers. All participants are Valentyn Dudko, the first violinist of the For the past three years Soyuzivka last date on their DS-2019 forms and exempt from Social Security (FICA), Premier String Quartet, was born on New has hosted student workers from then have an additional 30 days to travel Medicare and Federal Unemployment Year’s Day 1974 in Nikopol, Ukraine through the U.S. government within the U.S. before their departure Tax (FUTA). Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. Mr. program Work/Travel. It is available to home. These students from Ukraine are a Dudko gives thanks to his father for intro- foreign university students who want to There is a fee to register with a spon- wonderful asset to Soyuzivka. And, they ducing him to the violin at the age of 6. come to the U.S. for the summer to sor. The fee includes: placement (find- benefit too. Not only are they learning Handing him a violin, he sent him off for work. Soyuzivka works with a desig- ing a job), a completed DS-2019 form, English, but they are also learning about his first lessons. nated “sponsor” from U.S. Immigration setting up an appointment with the U.S. life in America. Their enthusiasm to be His father wanted his son to not only play and Customs Enforcement who is Embassy, assistance with visa process- working in America and to be in an the violin, but to feel the music and passion authorized to issue the DS-2019 form, ing, registration with the Department of environment like Soyuzivka, where they that the beautiful instrument produces. Mr. which allows the student to apply for Homeland Security, and the Student and meet fellow Ukrainians, and see that the Dudko amusingly recalls his father consid- the J-1 visa. Exchange Visitor Information System diaspora is not only alive but flourish- ering sending his young son to spend time Any Ukrainian university student (SEVIS), orientation, medical insurance ing is very inspiring. with a gypsy who could instill a passion in between the ages of 18 and 28 can par- and support while in the United States. Many friendships have been formed him that only a gypsy can express. He also ticipate in this program. Students learn By working with a designated spon- between Ukrainian and American stu- recalls his mother and grandmother finding about the program and sponsors through sor, Soyuzivka is able to hire university dents over the summers and, as in the such an idea ridiculous. advertisement. Once a student has students who have been interviewed past, Soyuzivka continues to be the After watching and listening to Mr. selected a sponsor to work with, he or and understand that Ukrainian and place for our youth to make lifelong Dudko performing “Czardas” by Vittorio she can then review the opportunities English are the languages they will be friends. Now those friendships are not Monti, my husband and I were not com- available. The student then applies for using. only from across an ocean but may pletely convinced that the mother and the jobs offered and interviews with the The most important service sponsors actually be from the same town or vil- grandmother had won the argument. prospective employer. Once an employ- provide is that they ensure that the stu- lage where our grandparents or parents Realizing his own passion for the violin, er accepts the student, the sponsor dents have all of the necessary docu- lived. Mr. Dudko applied to and attended the works with students to complete the ments filled out accurately for the For more information about a J-1 Mykola Lysenko Kyiv Specialized necessary forms (DS-2019), applica- Embassy interview, ensuring that the visa, DS-2019 from or the SEVIS pro- Secondary Music School, which he attend- tions and prepare for the U.S. Embassy students will come here for the summer gram, readers may visit the U.S. State ed for 11 years. There, not only did he con- interview. legally. They register the students with Department website (see http://travel. tinue honing his playing skills, but he also Once the Embassy issues a visa, the SEVIS, which allows them to apply and state.gov/visa/temp/types_1267.html). deepened his knowledge about the history 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

Tennis Camp Discovery Camp Ages 10-18 Ages 8-15 $ 725 UNA member $400 UNA member / $450 non UNA member $ 775 non–UNA member $300 UNA member / $350 non UNA Member if Intensive tennis instruction & competitive play a child sleeps with the parent on premises Limited to 45 students Sleep-away camp filled with outdoor activities, Directed by George Sawchuk sports, arts & crafts designed to enhance Jun 20- Jul 1 the Ukrainian cultural experience. Jul 18 -24 Roma Pryma Bohachevsy Ukrainian Dance Academy Workshop Chornomorska Sitch Ages 16 & up Sports School $950 UNA member Ages 6-17 $1000 non UNA member $405-Weekly $210-Daily Vigorous 2 week dance training 41st Annual sports camp run Intermediate & advanced dancers by the Ukrainian Athletic-Educational Association Stage performances at Cultural Festival “Chornomorska Sitch”. Focus on soccer, tennis, Jul 4-17 volleyball and swimming & is perfect for any sports enthusiast. Tabir Ptashat Contact Marika Bokalo at (908) 851 – 0617 Ages 4-6 Plast Ukrainian-language Session 1 - Jul 25 -31 day camp for little campers Session 1 - Jun 27- Jul 4 Session 2 - Aug 1-7 Session 2 – Jul 4 - 11 Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Exploration Day Camp Ukrainian Dance Camp Ages 7-10 Ages 8-16 $ 150 @ week @ child or $1050 UNA member / $1100 non UNA member $30 @ day/@ child Directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych Five hours of fun, outdoor activities! (daughter of Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Session 1 – Jun 28 – Jul 2 Expert instruction- beginning, intermediate Session 2 - Jul 5 - 9 & advanced students Each camp ends with a grand recital. Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp Attendance limited to 60. Ages 4-7 Session 1 - Jul 25 - Aug 7 $200 child staying on premises Session 2 - Aug 8 - 2 $250 child staying off premises Day care program designed to instill pride in our Ukrainian heritage through song, dance, arts & crafts Session 1 - Jul 18 – 23 Session 2 - Jul 25 - 30 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 21 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 23

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Why not pay a visit to Pennsylvania’s Ukrainian Homestead? by Ihor J. Czenstuch LEHIGHTON, Pa. – For over 50 years the Ukrainian Homestead, a piece of Ukraine on 200 acres owned by the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine – has been the summer home for Ukrainians of all ages from various states and coun- tries. In recent years, this Ukrainian resort in Lehighton, Pa., located 75 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City, has experienced a resurgence of visitors. Adults who spent many sum- mers at the Homestead are now bringing their children, third-and fourth-generation Ukrainians from the coal mining regions of Pennsylvania are revisiting their roots, and the new wave of Ukrainians is find- ing a haven. The Ukrainian Homestead offers motel rooms, bungalows, barbeque areas, a swimming pool, two dance halls and a social club. A traditional open-air chapel Alexander Prociuk also graces the grounds. Occupied through- A re-enactment in 2009 at the Ukrainian Homestead of the historic Battle of Konotop. out the year by skiers, bikers, rafters, hunt- ing and fishing enthusiasts, conventioneers August. Spectators come to experience Kazka Ensemble of Pennsylvania, violin- living history demonstration and hands- and vacationers, the Homestead is near traditional songs and dance as performed ist Inessa Tymochko-Dekailo and many on-activities showing how the Kozaks attractions such as the quaint town of Jim by groups from the U.S. and Canada, more performers. lived and used cannons, sabers and other Thorpe and many ski resorts. feast on Ukrainian foods, view arts and The summer season at the Homestead period arms on the field of battle. (More In the summer the Homestead hosts crafts presented by many vendors, learn ends with the traditional “Pechennia details will be announced as they become two camps: Ukrainian Gold Cross from educational exhibits about Ukrainian Baraboli” (potato bake) and dance on available.) Children’s Camp and the Kazka Dance culture and enjoy the “zabava” (dance) on September 25. For more information, or to make res- Camp. Saturday night. As a special attraction this fall, in ervations, readers may call The Ukrainian The highlight of the summer is the This year’s festival will take place on October the Homestead will host another Homestead, 610-377-4621, or visit www. annual Ukrainian Independence Day August 21-22 and will feature the Ukrainian battle re-enactment, which ukrhomestead.com for a complete sched- Festival held on the third weekend in Kashtan Dance Ensemble from Ohio, the aims to educate students and adults via a ule of events. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 25

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... UAYA’s camps promise fun, learning and lasting memories by Oksana Charuk include rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, ropes course, whitewater rafting and NEW YORK – The Ukrainian American paintball. This promises to be one exciting, Youth Association’s summer camps have jam-packed week of camping. always allowed youngsters to discover con- The hiking camp will be held Friday, July structive new interests, make worthwhile 30, through Saturday, August 7. Activities new friends and enjoy endless summer fun, will take place in Hico, W. Va. For more all while building independence and devel- information and registration forms, readers oping character in a safe and healthful envi- may visit www.cym.org/us. For information ronment. These special moments and mem- regarding coordinated transportation to ories will last a lifetime. Khortysia, please contact your regional This year the UAYA has added some new camp coordinator. Details are provided in and exciting camps from which to choose. The organization’s campgrounds are buzz- forms online. ing with volunteers preparing for the upcom- The Ellenville, N.Y., campground offers ing season. a variety of camps and plenty of choices. The season opens early, on June 20, at Counselor training camp starts off the sea- UAYA’s campground in Baraboo, Wisc. son on June 27. Here the UAYA’s future Baraboo offers six camps for children of all young leaders hone their knowledge and ages, starting with the youngest, develop their skills in working with youth. “Sumeniata,” at age 4, and going all the way Next comes a new one-week camp for to age 17. Between recreational camps and youths age 13-17 offering recreational activ- the very popular soccer camps, there is a ities appropriate for their age. There are also rich program with much to gain. camps for Huseniata, tiny tots ages 2-4; Participants of recreational camp form a “60” to mark the 60th anniversary of At the Kyiv resort near Detroit, this sum- Sumeniata, age 4-6; and recreational camps the Ukrainian American Youth Association, which was celebrated in 2009. mer’s program includes traditional camp for for younger and older youths. children of all ages. Let’s not forget the sports camp, where The Kholodnyi Yar campgroud in young athletes can choose from many dif- Filmore, N.Y., will offer camps from July 18 ferent sports, ranging from baseball to body- through July 31 in an enjoyable and caring building. Campers can continue to improve environment. This year there is a recreation- in a familiar sport or try a new one. Last but al camp as well as a camp for sumeniata not least, there is art and culture camp, (youngsters age 4-6) with a program that is which provides an opportunity to learn the hard to beat. customs/rites of a different holiday each Meanwhile, Khortytsia campground in year. Over time campers learn Ukrainian Huntington, Ohio, will have a recreational traditions, from calendar holidays like camp starting July 11. Also at Khortytsia Christmas, Easter or Kupalo, to special campground, an exciting camp offered for events like weddings and baptisms. They the first time will make its national debut for can express themselves through dance, art, youths from around the country. This new handcrafts and music, all the while learning hiking camp, which is open to all UAYA about their beautiful Ukrainian culture. The camp for Huseniata held in 2009 in Ellenville, N.Y. members ages 13-17, will offer a unique Let your children discover the perfect combination of adventure with a wonderful summer. They will learn something about outdoor experience. The participants will get themselves, their society, their culture and to experience a diverse program, which will their roots. UNA SENIORS AND FRIENDS UNA SENIORS’ WEEK JUNE 13 -18, 2010, AT SOYUZIVKA Make your reservations for the UNA Seniors’ Conference which will be held at SOYUZIVKA Heritage Center starting Sunday, June 13th, with wine and cheese in the evening, through Friday, June 18th, including brunch. All inclusive 5 nights, all meals beginning with breakfast Monday, banquet, taxes and gra- tuities included, entertainment and special guest speakers.

UAYA members at the Khortytsia campground.

UNA members single occupancy $465 – double occupancy $395 pp Per night – Single $115 – Double $92 pp Non UNA members single occupancy $515 – double occupancy $410 pp Per night – Single $120 – Double $100 pp

BANQUET and ENTERTAINMENT only $35 pp Call SOYUZIVKA Tel: 845-626-5641 and register early. Space is limited - Organize a bus from your area, contact local senior clubs! For information please call Oksana Trytjak Tel: 973-292-9800 x3071

Senior Citizens’ Week is FUN – AFFORDABLE – INTERESTING WE WELCOME GUESTS! COME ONE, COME ALL! Baraboo, Wisc., campers enjoy rock-climbing. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Summer School of Sacred Music geared to cantors, choir directors by Natalia Syrotynska no point in having classes if the students don’t get a chance to use these chants OTTAWA – The annual Summer during actual services.” School of Sacred Music will again take After each service students are individ- place this year at the Studite Monastery ually evaluated by the various instructors. in Univ (near Lviv), Ukraine. The three- Among these are some of Lviv’s finest week program, sponsored by the talents. Voice is taught by Maestro Oleh Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) and Tsyhylyk, who gained fame when he con- the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky ducted the 600-voice choir during Pope Institute of Eastern Christian Studies John-Paul II’s visit to Ukraine in 2001. (MASI), will run from August 2 to 23. Nadia Povoroznyk, the celebrated con- The school received the blessing of the ductor of the St. George Cathedral Choir Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Ukraine in Lviv, provides instruction in choral during a meeting of their local Synod in practice. Andrii Shrabiuk and Maksym Kyiv in December 2008. Tymo, who have taught chant at the Lviv Last year’s school brought together Seminary for years, teach the tones and students from eastern and western other chants. Ukraine and Belarus, but this year the Sister Solomia Teslia, director of the organizers also hope to attract students outstanding octet Theophoros, teaches from North America. sight reading. Prof. Yuri Yasinovskii, the There is no place in the Western world world-renowned specialist on the where someone interested in becoming a Irmologion, teaches the history of church cantor or choir director for the Ukrainian music. The Rev. Galadza provides Churches can go to gain these skills in an instruction in theology and the ordo. accredited program. And yet, the need for This year, there will be two levels of such liturgical ministers is enormous, as instruction for all of the subjects. “Even many parishes have to settle for cantors someone from North America whose Sisters explain a liturgical service to participants of the Summer School of Sacred with no voice training or other basic skills. Ukrainian is very poor should nonetheless Music in Univ, Ukraine. Every day of the three-week program sign up. Immersion is among the best includes a complete cycle of liturgical ways to learn. The beginners’ class will and room and board are so inexpensive – very historic, dating to the 14th century. services followed by formal instruction in enable students from North America who only $500 for three whole weeks – that it Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and his solfeggio (music sight reading), tones aren’t fluent in Ukrainian to quickly makes up for the price of the airline tick- brother, Clement, have a special relation- (hlasy), ordo (ustav), conducting and advance,” said Father Galadza. “And, of et. This really is a very affordable pro- ship to it, and many Jews were sheltered voice. Liturgical theology and spirituality course, there are talented cantors and gram.” at the monastery during World War II. round out the program. choir directors in North American who The Holy Dormition Studite Monastery For more information on the program, The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with mat- want to improve their skills; the second- in Univ, where the program takes place, readers may contact the Rev. Galadza of ins followed by the divine liturgy. Vespers level program will be great for them.” is renowned for its beauty and tranquility. the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky conclude the day. “This practical aspect is When asked about the high cost of fly- It is a much sought after venue for retreats Institute of Eastern Christian Studies at crucial,” explained the Rev. Peter ing to Ukraine for such instruction, Father and conferences owing to the profound [email protected] or call 613-236-1393, Galadza, the program’s director. “There is Galadza replied: “Think of it: the tuition spiritual aura that surrounds it. It is also ext. 2419. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 27 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 29

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... U. of Winnipeg offers chance Music comes alive at the Grazhda by Zirka Voronka Atis Bankas, violin; Nazar Pylatiuk, violin; to study history in Ukraine Borys Deviatov, viola, Ms. Khoma, cello JEWETT, N.Y. – For the past 27 years and Mr. Vynnytsky, piano – will play by Ostap Skrypnyk and Carmelite churches; during the months of July and August, the works by Haydn, Mozart and Brahms on Grazhda Concert Hall on Route 23A in • Under the Austrian Eagle – an overview August 21. WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The University Jewett Center, N.Y., turns into a veritable of the Austrian period; A gala benefit concert celebrating the of Winnipeg for the first time ever will offer music center for performances by artists of • Early 19th Century Lviv and Romantic 200th Birthday of Frederick Chopin, an international study opportunity in Lviv, Nationalism: Classicism and Biedermeier – national and international renown. Ukraine. From August 1-21, a three-credit dubbed “Happy Birthday Chopin,” will excursions to the Ossolineum, Ivan Franko Founded in 1983 by the noted Ukrainian lecture and seminar history course conclude the season on August 28. Mr. Park, the old university, “Executions Hill,” American composer Ihor Sonevytsky, the (Hist-3312) will be taught in the charming Vynnytsky will dazzle the audience with an Ruthenian National Home, the Museum of Music and Art Center of Greene County and historic city of Lviv. all-Chopin program. the Ruthenian Triad; (MACCGC) has been recognized in the The course instructor, Prof. Andrie The Music and Art Center also orga- • Late 19th Century-Early 20th Century Catskill region as well as on the Ukrainian Zayarnyuk of the University of Winnipeg cultural scene as the pre-eminent classical nizes the following workshops in Department of History intends to use the his- Lviv: A Modern City – excursions to the gas- music organization. Ukrainian folk arts: tory of Lviv, one of the finest examples of an works factory, streetcar museum, the city’s The 28th season will begin on Saturday, • July 26-30 – ceramics and pysanky East European city, to examine a range of central boulevards, Art Nouveau and early modernist buildings; July 3, with the concert of the distin- (Easter eggs), Sofika Zielyk, instructor; topics in East European history from the embroidery, Lubov Wolynetz, instructor; Middle Ages to the present. • Claiming Lviv: Nationalism and the guished contemporary Ukrainian composer- City in Late 19th- early 20th Century; pianist Oleksander Kozarenko, who will • July 26-August 6 – folk singing for Histories of Medieval Rus’, the Polish- children age 4- 9; Anna Bachynsky, instruc- Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Habsburg • Word War I and the Ukrainian-Polish perform his own composition (world pre- War: The collapse of Empires; and miere) commissioned by the Ihor tor; (children enrolled in the folk singing Empire, world wars, and the Soviet Union course will have their recital on August 7); are covered in their local Ukrainian dimen- • Interwar Lviv – excursions to the con- Sonevytsky Memorial Fund, as well as structivist housing projects. other works. • August 2-4 – traditional ritual baking, sion. The city’s architecture, museums, Lubov Wolynetz and Larysa Zielyk, libraries and people are used to enhance the Course costs are the applicable University Audience favorites cellist Natalia Khoma instructors; and students’ learning experience. of Winnipeg tuition of $380 (or $160 for and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky (artistic/ • August 2-6 – gerdany (bead stringing), In Lviv, the course will include the fol- auditors), plus a shared accommodation (sin- director of the MACCGC) will play works Anastasia Berezovsky, instructor. lowing topics and activities, with plenty of gle supplement available) cost of $275 for by Bach, Frank and Lysenko on July 17. guided excursions: the three-week period. Students are responsi- The July 31 concert will feature the young, General information, updates and mem- • Medieval Lviv – excursions to the Castle ble for meals, individual travel arrangements up-and-coming soprano Stephania Dovhan, bership information are available online at Hill, St. Nicholas, St. John the Baptist, St. to and from Lviv, medical insurance as well who debuted last November at the New www.GrazhdaMusicandArt.org. For concert Mary of Snow churches; Museum of as modest entry fees to museums. Financial York City Opera to critical acclaim. Critics information, readers may call Natalka Medieval Lviv; assistance may be available for full-time noted her “star quality,” “titanium voice” Sonevytsky, 212-674-6569 or 518-989-6479. • The Magdeburg City: 14th -17th Canadian post-secondary students; contact and “precision control.” For folk arts courses, please call Ms. Zielyk, Century – excursions to the Ring Square, the instructor for information. A chamber music concert featuring vio- 212-533-6419 or 518-989-6218. patricians’ houses, the Italian Square, Roman Non-University of Winnipeg students, linist Nazar Pylatiuk, clarinetist Andrii The Music and Art Center of Greene Catholic Cathedral, Armenian Cathedral, auditors and Continuing Education students Milavsky, cellist Ms. Khoma and pianist County is a non-profit organization sup- Walachian church, Old Jewish quarter; are welcome! Mr. Vynnytsky will perform works by ported in part by the Cultural Fund of the • The Baroque Lviv – excursions to the For more information, readers may con- Chopin and Brahms on July 14. Greene County Council on the Arts, Self- Dominican Church, St. George Cathedral, tact the instructor, Prof. Zayarnyuk, at a. The resident chamber ensemble, the Reliance New York Federal Credit Union, Museum of Religions, and the Bernadine [email protected] or 204-786-9371. Music at the Grazhda Chamber Society – private donations and memberships.

Bandura and Choral Programs Bandura Course Bandura and Choral Programs August 7 – 21, 2010 This two-week course focuses on over seven August 7 – 21, 2010 hours of daily group instruction in: the tech- nique of playing bandura, bandura history, All Saints Camp – Emlenton, Pennsylvania solo and ensemble playing and singing, music lectures, elementary music theory (as need- ed). This course is designed for teenaged children (12 and older) and adults of all ages.

Junior Bandura Workshop August 7 – 14, 2010 This one-week workshop covers the basics of playing bandura and bandura history. Participants are introduced to ensemble playing and singing, music lectures, elemen- tary music theory (as needed). This work- shop is designed for children ages 9 – 11.

Ukrainian Sacred Music Workshop August 11 – 15, 2010 SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS FROM UKRAINE This four-day workshop provides an oppor- tunity to sing sacred works by Ukrainian master composers and provides practical pointers for church singers, cantors, and conductors alike relative to common areas of church singing. Listening lectures will open up many hidden aspects of sacred music tradition. This workshop is designed for older teenagers (ages 15 and older) and adults of all ages.

Ukrainian Choral Workshop August 15 – 21, 2010 Anatoli Avdievsky Volodymyr Voyt, Jr. Directed by Anatoli Avdievsky, this one- Oleh Mahlay Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Merited Artist of Ukraine and instrumental week intensive and enjoyable workshop Musical Director world renowned Hryhory Veriovka National soloist with the Hryhory Veriovka National focuses on the singing and performance of Folkloric Ensemble and Hero Of Ukraine Folkloric Ensemble Ukrainian folk music. Participants will take part in a various ensembles and private les- For more information and for a registration package, please visit www.bandura.org/bandura_school.htm, or sons. This one-week workshop is designed contact the Administrator of Kobzarska Sich, Anatoli Murha, at 734.953.0305 or [email protected] for older teenagers (ages 15 and older) and adults of all ages. REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 15, 2010 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 31

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Ellenville "oselia" of UAYA is ready for summertime activities by Lisa Wozniak-Krawec Ellenville, N.Y. – The Ukrainian American Youth Association’s campground in Ellenville, N.Y., known to all as “Oselia,” has planned a full calendar of events, bringing back zabavy (dances) and pub nights throughout the summer. Early this spring the oselia conducted a clean-up after two major snowstorms this winter left their mark on the estate. Dozens of volunteers from the organization came together to help prepare the campground for an action- packed summer, presaged by Zlet, the annual academic and athletic competition of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) that takes place over Memorial Day Weekend. The Lemko Vatra/Fouth of July Festival will kick off the summer celebration with performances by talented Ukrainians, a pig roast and indoor and outdoor dances. The Oselia will also be hosting the first “Workers’ Reunion” this July. Last year’s “Camp Reunion Weekend” brought back members of the organization who had not seen one another in over 20 years. They sang songs around a campfire, and shared stories and photographs of the amazing summers they had spent together. One attendee who lives abroad noted how elated she was to see that the children of her friends are now carrying on camp traditions from 30 years ago. Added to the 2010 calendar are golf, volleyball and softball tournament weekends, and many more fun events are planned. Tucked away in a valley between the Shawangunk and Catskill mountains, this is an ideal place to sit back Steven Howansky and unwind for the weekend or even an extended The lighting of the Lemko Vatra bonfire in 2008 at the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s grounds in vacation. The estate offers a swimming pool, tennis Ellenville, N.Y. courts, a quarter-mile track with sports field, and hiking. The on-site restaurant offers hot meals each day and the while listening to the sounds of live music. The upgraded assured there is something for everyone. café is a great alternative, with a variety of options from motel offers a number of rooms with cable TV, Detailed information about the summer events healthy sandwich wraps to sweet treats. refrigerators, microwaves and hair dryers. ATM services calendar, facility and camps can be found on the website Children can enjoy movie nights, the game room and are also available. The Oselia also offers a camping area www.cym.org/us/ellenville, by emailing ellenville@ campfires, while adults can catch up with old friends for those who wish to fully enjoy the outdoors. Rest cym.org or by phoning the main office at 845-647-7230. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute is now accepting student applications

by Peter T. Woloschuk sect. While attending the program, I made a number of connections that have served CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard me well in my academic career.” Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) is cur- “When I began graduate school, I rently accepting applications for its 2010 never expected I would end up studying program. This will be the 40th summer Ukrainian. I had already studied Russian session organized by the Harvard and Polish as an undergraduate and was Ukrainian Research Institute. on my way to becoming a historian spe- Over the years, over 1,000 students cializing in Central and Eastern Europe, have completed and benefited from the with a particular focus on Poland,” Dr. program. One such person is University of Dabrowski explained. “But I became Massachusetts-Amherst history professor intrigued by Ukrainian history, with all its and author Dr. Patrice M. Dabrowski, who complexities. More historians of Central attended HUSI in 2002 while a graduate and Eastern Europe (certainly every his- student studying Central and Eastern torian of Poland) should study that histo- European history and culture. This sum- ry. And ultimately I decided to do some- mer, she will act as HUSI’s director. thing about it.” Dr. Dabrowski received her bachelor’s “But I needed to study Ukrainian first,” degree in Slavic languages and literatures she said, explaining that she decided to from Harvard in 1984 and holds a master’s enroll in the advanced language course in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher offered at HUSI. School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts HUSI was launched in 1970 by Prof. University, as well as a doctorate in history Omeljan Pritsak, the Harvard Ukrainian from Harvard. She held a Eugene and Research Institute’s co-founder, to main- Daymel Shklar Research Fellowship in tain and strengthen a solid foundation of Ukrainian Studies at HURI in the fall of Ukrainian studies in the West and to open 2008 and has been a Fulbright and IREX the course offerings of the institute to col- Scholar and a postdoctoral fellow at lege students who were not enrolled at Brown University. She is currently con- Harvard University. For the first 20 years ducting major research on the Hutsuls of HUSI students were primarily a mix of the Carpathian region of southwestern ”heritage students” – children and grand- Ukraine between the two world wars. children of the Ukrainian diaspora – and In reflecting on her time as a student at students who were studying Ukrainian lan- HUSI, Dr. Dabrowski said, “I have always guage, culture or history as part of their found it fascinating to see how people with own purely academic pursuits. Since the various backgrounds end up coming to dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1990 Harvard University for the HUSI program and how often their later career paths inter- (Continued on page 33) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 33

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that festival. My heart once again leapt for A trip to Ukraine... joy: I was actually there, on a first-class, (Continued from page 18) professionally constructed temporary out- prised. I mean, whenever I meet someone door stage, gazing down a main street brim- who’s Ukrainian, my first instinct is to treat ming with people. him or her like a long-lost relative. We shared the stage in Yaremche and The abundance of beautiful flowers we then a memorable dinner there at the Nad received at every show took my breath Prutom cafe with a marvelous song and away. In Lviv, we seemed to be given flow- dance ensemble, Lubava, from Volyn. The ers in between almost every song, which food was delightful here, but it was the sing- was quite startling. ing together that I’ll never forget. We had At our first concert at the school, we found kindred spirits, Ukrainian brothers received our first “pryvitannia,” complete and sisters, who also felt it was completely natural to burst into song at the dinner table. with the greeters in full costume, offering a In Lviv we sang to a packed house in an gorgeous circle of bread that was topped old cathedral that is now used for concerts. with intricately handcrafted dough designs. During several of our songs we thought we No one had ever done that for us before. We heard murmuring from the audience, but were usually the ones greeting others. (To then we realized that they weren’t talking – hear Ukrainian spoken so beautifully, to be they were quietly singing along, many eyes treated with such honor, to realize we were brimming with tears. For many years, due to in Ukraine...) There were other pryvitannia Communist oppression, the older people to follow, each one just as touching and sur- had not heard some of the old folk songs we real as the first. In Myrhorod, young girls had been taught to sing, far across the ocean. Oleksander Vashtebey stood outside in the chilly air, in the dark, for As we sang “Oy U Luzi Chervona Kalyna” Trio members with the beautiful wreaths of wheat and flowers and ritual breads more than an hour by the side of the road, the entire audience stood and sang with us. waiting for us. In Kyiv, this strikingly beau- given them by generous Ukrainians at the Grand Admiral Club outside of Kyiv. tiful young girl with a personality to match Lviv, the Carpathians, Kyiv sang to us onstage. In peaceful Yaremche, We strolled with him down the beautiful or something like that after many of the live- The city of Lviv was amazing. Since I Khreshchatyk Street one evening, and lier songs. I’m convinced she was an angel, where the air smelled so fresh and vibrant I had wished to see some part of Europe for felt like I could live forever, their pryvitan- towards the end of our trip we met up with sent to reassure us that we were accepted in decades, I feel that wish was satisfied here. him again in Independence Square, where Ukraine. nia included “kolomyika” verses that had We were there on a “coffee Sunday,” and been written specifically about welcoming he ushered us on the only rainy day we had, As for the vocalists and instrumentalists the scent permeated the air. with whom we shared our stages. I’m hon- us to their town. into Kubidon’s, for some warmth and We saw so much of the countryside in refreshment. ored to be included in that special group, There were plenty of other opportunities our car, traveling over 4,000 kilometers. We had only enough time to see a few and look forward to every future chance we for me to be emotional. Being city girls, we took delight in the cows sights in this capital city. We walked to see get to perform alongside any artists from Arrangements were made so we could and geese everywhere. Horse-drawn carts the Zoloti Vorota (Golden Gates), which Ukraine who might be so inclined. visit with our third cousins who lived out- were a common sight. We also noticed that weren’t gold but were impressive nonethe- There are two special people I will single side of Lviv, whom we had never met every village – even the ones that were less less. We stood outside of St. Sophia cathe- out to thank, the two people who traveled before, at their house on our grandfather’s well-off – boasted a fine church, which was dral and took in the scenery like obvious with us and who really deserve the credit for actual property outside of Lviv. We had always the best-looking building in that vil- tourists. taking a series of events and actually giving cognac and chocolate for breakfast, we sang lage. The advertising in Ukraine is unique. me one of the best gifts I’d ever been given together, I ate a kalyna berry from a bush The trees and wildflowers (in fact, all the There was a cigarette poster at the Kyiv air- in my life. there, and we stood on the spot where his plants), the rich black earth in the fields port, something we no longer see in the U.S., Dr. Irena Dziubynska, a fellow South house used to stand. filled with dried sunflowers waiting to be with a gorgeous female model posed with Floridian with a bubbly, positive personality When Ukrainian folk song icon Nina harvested for their seeds, the rolling hills of cigarette in hand. What was unusual was and a deep desire to promote the Ukrainian Matvienko came onstage at the end of our farmland, and the beautiful Karpaty that instead of the small disclaimer (you culture, was instrumental in pulling together Kyiv concert, and so graciously said that we (Carpathian Mountains) simply added to the know, “smoking is dangerous for your a whirlwind nine-day, five-concert, and one- sounded like angels, I began to cry then and sensory overload. health”, etc.) tucked into a discreet corner of festival tour. felt the arms of an angel around me as she Kyiv was bustling with activity. The an ad there was a large white rectangle plas- Our long-time fellow Ukrainian Dancer gave me a hug. metro was exciting (the escalators seemed to tered right over the middle of the model’s of Miami, bass in our church choir, close As singers, we were most comfortable move twice as fast as American ones), and stomach, containing bold black letters that friend and native Kyivan, Oleksander singing at the outdoor festival (festivals are there was too much to absorb. spelled out, in English, “Smoking kills.” Veshtebey served as translator, the guy who just our style) in Ivano-Frankivsk, where we For the concert we were a part of in Kyiv, Although we’re not fluent speakers, we purchased the plane tickets for the trip on were given a fantastic reception. They had we had asked our dear family friend who three girls can read, write and understand blind faith, interference-runner and trouble- even arranged for escorts to accompany us has now lived in the capital for some time, quite a bit of the musical Ukrainian lan- shooter, videographer, water man when we during our stay. to join us onstage briefly to introduce our guage. I was amused each time I sounded were desperately thirsty, emcee with a This city also immediately struck me as a dad’s favorite song, “Oy Syvaya out a word on a sign that I didn’t recognize, cognac voice in a dashing tuxedo and fre- happy place to live. And when I returned Zozulenka.” Former fellow choir member, only to discover that it was an English word quent source of entertainment. home and flipped through my “Meest” 2009 Soyuzivka compatriot, “starosta” at all three or phrase written in Cyrillic: “coffee house,” I silently thank the two of them every day calendar of the cities of Ukraine, I saw a of our weddings, Roman Shwed, today is a “high roller,” “stop.” “Mister Snack” was for having made it happen. photo of the very square where we sang for Ukrainian radio show host. our favorite, hands down. Epilogue The reasons to be thankful Since we’ve been back, I’ve been going Harvard... Harvard’s storied campus and have access For this, our first trip to Ukraine, there through onions in my kitchen like crazy, to all of the historical and cultural resourc- were many people who provided room and cooking dishes that often more closely (Continued from page 32) es of the greater Boston area. They can board, local and cross-country transportation resemble Ukraine’s offerings. I have this and the declaration of Ukrainian indepen- take advantage of Harvard’s many research by private car, tremendous hospitality, moral urge to decorate the exterior of my home dence, students from Ukraine itself have and instructional facilities, including the support, their artwork or poetry, or funding, with the metalwork designs on those I saw been able to attend, adding a third compo- largest Ucrainica library collection outside like the Voskobiynyks from south Florida outside of Kosiv, and I actually do plan to nent to the “mix.” of Eastern Europe, the language resource who donated money to pay for the Ivan paint colorful designs inspired by flowers Over the years participants have includ- center and various museums. Franko theater concert we were a part of in and kalyna berries on the walls of my kitch- ed undergraduate and graduate students To apply, students must be 19 years old Kyiv. There’s no way I could list them all, en. I occasionally drive my children nuts by and professionals from North and South or have completed one year of college. nor do I even know whom to thank for playing a “learn to speak Ukrainian” CD so America, Asia, Africa, Australia and Exceptional high school students may be exactly what, so I’m not going to try. But all that I can learn more. Europe. considered through the Secondary School three of us are very grateful. I could spend a year in Ukraine and still HUSI offers a number of Ukrainian lan- Program. Admission is based on an appli- However, I would like to personally only experience a fraction of what she has to guage courses that are proficiency based, cant’s academic record, a letter or recom- thank the sound technicians for our perfor- offer. I want to go back to the open-air yar- and are aimed at developing communica- mendation and an essay. mances in Konopchychi, Myrhorod, Ivano- marok in Kosiv and buy some of the local tions skills in a variety of real-life situa- For more information and application Frankivsk and Yaremche. They had most ladies’ fresh milk and a beaded blouse and tions. The program also offers courses in materials, call the Harvard Ukrainian likely never heard our voices or the record- some new costume pieces for my children, Ukrainian history and culture, and for the Summer Institute at 617-495-3549, write ings to which we sang, but despite no sound to sit next to the street musicians in Lviv, lis- first time it will offer a course on the histo- to HUSI at 34 Kirkland St., Cambridge, check their equipment and talent made us ten as they play, and gaze up at the statue of ry of Jews in the Ukrainian lands, which is MA 02138, or visit www.huri@harvard. sound so good. Neptune on Rynok square until its image is an important but often overlooked topic in edyu/husi.html. And the lady in the audience in burned into my brain so I’d never forget it. a country that has always been multieth- The deadline for applications is May Myrhorod, seated somewhere on house right Now I can fully understand why, over the nic/multilingual/multicultural. 17. However, students may apply, pay a in the highly raked auditorium. After we years, the immigrants’ eyes in our diaspora Students enrolled in HUSI earn Harvard late fee, and register until the beginning of sang the last line of “Oy khmeliu, zh mii community light up when they talk about credit, which is recognized and accepted classes on Monday, June 21. The program khmeliu” which went, “bo schastia ne their homeland. My homeland. by universities around the world. They lasts seven weeks and concludes on Friday, bude,” she shouted out “Bude!” Throughout I must now wait for my next chance to participate fully in student life on August 6. the show, she yelled out “Bravo, divchata!” return, for more glimpses of heaven. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

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Oksana Trytjak Seniors’ Conference participants listen to Alexander Motyl’s presentation on his book “Whiskey Priest.”

the venue for several wedding receptions At Soyuzivka... this summer and fall. (Continued from page 12) Soyuzivka guests are invited to take in popularity of Seniors’ Week and the clergy the local offerings as well, including golf and hiking, in addition to using Soyuzivka’s Roman Hirniak (left) instructs swimmers during Soyuzivka’s 2009 Labor Day retreat weekend. In addition to the afore- mentioned busy schedule, Soyuzivka will be amenities to play a spirited tennis match on swim meet. one of the six courts, take a dip in the pool on a hot day or enjoy a cool drink on the Tiki Deck. Soyuzivka’s Chef Andriy “Snake” Sonevytsky will offer his culinary delights, and maybe a few surprises this summer. For more information on Soyuzivka’s summer schedule, visit the website at www. soyuzivka.com or call 845-626-5641. Or just get in the car and take a scenic day or weekend trip.

Ukrainian folk... (Continued from page 15) workshops in various Ukrainian folk arts will also be available for parents and the general public during this week as well. The camp will conclude with a perfor- mance on Saturday, July 3, at 7 p.m. This performance is open to the public, free of charge. For more information on the camp or the adult craft workshops, readers may contact contact Paula Holoviak at 570-708-1992, Sandra Duda at 610-377-7750, or Joseph Zucofski at 570-622-8056, or e-mail [email protected]. Forms and infor- mation are also available online at www. kazkaensemble.org. The camp is supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropria- tion by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is admin- istered in this region by the Lehigh Valley Arts Council. Additional funding comes from the Schuylkill County Commissioners through the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts.

Travels... (Continued from page 19) secret that life as a musician is a difficult one, all the more so in an economically troubled country like Ukraine. Mr. Dudko’s and ms. Holovata’ biggest dream is to save enough money to buy a home and settle down to start a family in Ukraine. In the meantime, while working toward their ultimate dreams, members of the Premier String Quartet are enchanting thousands of travelers every day. Stefan and I are grateful that we were among them. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 35 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

and this body keeps silent?” Mr. NEWSBRIEFS Lukashenka said. (Reuters, RFE/RL) CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 2) Chornobyl anniversary is marked Black Sea Fleet in Crimea until 2042 means TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 that Ukraine’s foreign policy in the nearest KYIV – Ceremonies were held on April or e-mail [email protected] future will be formed only based on the 26 in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to com- Kremlin’s wishes, which are becoming more memorate the 24th anniversary of the important than our own priorities, the ex- Chornobyl nuclear accident. The April 26, SERVICES president emphasized. (Ukrinform) 1986, explosion at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant caused severe radioactive con- Clinton comments on fleet deal tamination of some 145 square kilometers in MOSCOW – Commenting on the deal Europe, mostly in Belarus and Ukraine. The reached between Ukraine and Russia that total number of people killed by the explo- extends the basing on Ukrainian territory of sion and exposure to radiation afterwards is the Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, U.S. Secretary a matter of some controversy. A United of State Hillary Clinton, on a visit to the Nations report released in 2005 said that Baltic nation of Estonia, on April 22 called some 4,000 people could eventually die the lease extension evidence of Ukraine’s from radiation exposure as a result of the “balanced approach to its foreign policy.” Chornobyl disaster. But it said the accident While on a visit to Estonia, Secretary had been responsible for the deaths of about Clinton said Ukrainian President Viktor 50 people by 2005. Other organizations Yanukovych had pledged to U.S. President claim that many thousands of people have Barack Obama to “improve and deepen” died from radiation exposure due to the relations of Ukraine with the United States. Chornobyl disaster. Ukrainian President “At the same time he has made it clear that Viktor Yanukovych said in a nationwide he will continue to work together with address that more than 2 million people – at Russia. Given Ukraine’s geographic posi- least one-quarter of whom are children – are tion, that balancing act is a hard one, but it suffering from radiation-caused diseases in makes sense to us,” she said. (Associated areas that were affected by the Chornobyl Press) accident. He pledged to provide better care for victims and those who still suffer from PROFESSIONALS Minister: deal protects national interests related diseases. He said the Chornobyl nuclear reactor remains a serious threat to KYIV – Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Europe. Mr. Yanukovych laid flowers at the Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko said on memorial to Chornobyl heroes and liquida- April 26 that the base-for-gas deal between tors near the northern gate of the Chornobyl Ukraine and Russia is aimed at protecting plant. He emphasized that the main goal Ukraine’s national interests. He said the today is to ensure that similar catastrophes agreements reached in Kharkiv by cannot be repeated in the future, and he Presidents Viktor Yanukovych and Dmitry thanked the plant’s employees for their Medvedev will protect Ukraine’s national work. In Belarus, a commemoration march interests via strategic partnership relations took place in the capital, Minsk. Reports say with Russia. He added that he believes that that in the city’s heavily policed central the Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) has never square, about 2,000 demonstrators held aloft posed and will not pose any threat to opposition flags bearing slogans such as Ukraine. He emphasized, “These agree- “Dictatorship is like another Chornobyl.” GEORGE B. KORDUBA ments were concluded for us to have a nor- Viacheslav Grishin, the leader of the non- mal budget, based on the real price of gas Counsellor at Law governmental organization Russian and partner relations with Russia.” Chornobyl Union, said at a commemoration Emphasis on Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Elder Law (Ukrinform) Ward Witty Drive, P.O. Box 249 at Moscow’s Mitin cemetery that some MONTVILLE, NJ 07045 Lukashenka on Russia’s bases 250,000 people from Russia took part in the Hours by Appointment Tel.: (973) 335-4555 clean-up effort at Chornobyl and that about MINSK, Belarus – Belarusian 30,000 of them have since died. He charged President Alyaksandr Lukashenka on that the Russian government does not pay April 25 berated Russia for not paying for enough attention to the needs of the OPPORTUNITIES its military bases deployed in his country Chornobyl veterans and those who still live and lashed out at Russia’s gas-for-base in the affected territories. In St. Petersburg, deal with Ukraine. “I want to congratulate activists and Chornobyl veterans laid flow- TRAVEL my Ukrainian colleagues on this victory – ers at a monument to the disaster on the Earn extra income! they have saved a few billion dollars by Chornobyl Veterans Alley. A special concert signing this deal,” Mr. Lukashenka told called “Through the Ashes of Chornobyl” The Ukrainian Weekly is looking reporters. “If someone has forgotten, was held in the town of Kronstadt near St. for advertising sales agents. Russia has two military bases on Petersburg. (RFE/RL, Ukrinform) For additional information contact Belarusian land,” Mr. Lukashenka said. Maria Oscislawski, Advertising “And Russia pays us zero rubles, zero Court strips Shukhevych of title Manager, The Ukrainian Weekly, kopecks and zero dollars for these bases.” KYIV – The Donetsk Administrative 973-292-9800, ext 3040. He said one of the bases was part of Court of Appeals on April 21 declared as Russia’s national ballistic missile early illegal former Ukrainian President Viktor warning system, while the other provided Yushchenko’s decree of October 12, 2007, communications with Russian submarines to award the Hero of Ukraine title to Roman in the Atlantic. Russian officials say FOR SALE Shukhevych, the commander of the Moscow does not pay Minsk for the bases Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The court ruled because Belarus gets Russian oil and gas that the president had no right to confer this at low prices, while Belarus says the lack title on Shukhevych, because he had died in of payment is due to a close military and 1950 and, therefore, had not lived on the ter- Waterfalls, 2 bedrooms, new energy-effi- political partnership between the two. Mr. cient “green” home, quiet road, small lot, ritory of independent Ukraine (after 1991). Lukashenka has also criticized Moscow’s Consequently, Shukhevych was not a 10 minutes to Saugerties Thruway, 20 prompt support of Kyrgyzstan’s opposi- minutes to Ukrainian Church. $284,000. Ukrainian citizen and the title could not be tion, which came to power after a bloody awarded to him. In October 2009, lawyer 518-622-8149. revolt this month. Ousted Kyrgyz leader Volodymyr Olentsevych, on behalf of Dr. Kurmanbek Bakiev is now sheltered in Anatolii Soloviov, filed a lawsuit in Donetsk Belarus. Mr. Lukashenka threatened to MERCHANDISE Circuit Administrative Court to declare the not attend an informal summit of the decree on awarding Shukhevych the Hero of Moscow-dominated Collective Security Ukraine title as illegal and cancel it. On Treaty Organization (CSTO) set for May April 2, the Donetsk Circuit Administrative 8 in Moscow unless the issue of Court, on the basis of the suit filed by Mr. Kyrgyzstan’s “coup d’état” is included on Olentsevych, cancelled President the agenda of the meeting. Belarus and Yushchenko’s decree on awarding the Hero Kyrgyzstan are members of the CSTO of Ukraine title to Stepan Bandera, the lead- along with Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, er of the Organization of Ukrainian Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. “What sort of Nationalists, as Bandera was not a citizen of organization is this one, if there is blood- Ukraine. (RFE/RL) shed in one of our member-states and an anti-constitutional coup d’état takes place, (Continued on page 37) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 37

historical and political unity of peoples of NEWSBRIEFS Russia and Ukraine would be condemned to (Continued from page 36) failure. Modern Ukraine doesn’t need Nationalist’s son to fight for title European integration. Ukraine needs the restoration of a large-scale military, political KYIV – The son of a controversial com- and economic union with Russia,” the state- It is with deep sorrow that we wish mander of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army ment reads. (Interfax-Ukraine) to inform you that our beloved during World War II says he will fight to mother, grandmother and great- retain his father’s posthumous Hero of Universities to teach in foreign languages grandmother Ukraine title, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service KYIV – Ukraine’s Minister of reported on April 22. Shukhevych’s son, Education and Science Minister Dmytro Yurii, says the Donetsk Administrative Court Tabachnyk signed an order in accordance Tatiana Obushkevich of Appeals decision is illegal since, under with which all universities in Ukraine Ukrainian law, only the Kyiv regional court have the right to recruit and teach foreign is empowered to revise presidential decrees. students in foreign languages when possi- née Stebnowska In March, newly elected Ukrainian President ble, Speaking in Kharkiv on April 22, he passed into eternal rest on April 21, 2010 at the age of 92. Viktor Yanukovych promised Russian said, “When we introduced study at high- President Dmitry Medvedev during his offi- er education institutions only in She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr. Leon S. cial trip to Moscow that both Roman Ukrainian, we saw a huge outflow of stu- Shukhevych and Stepan Bandera, leader of Obushkevich. The memory of her unbounded goodness and kindness dents from Arab and Asian countries. to all will forever remain in our hearts. the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, Thus, state universities started losing first would have their titles rescinded. (RFE/RL) of all,” he said. Mr. Tabachnyk also said She is survived by: that every year nearly 5,000 students from Stalin monument for Odesa? Russia entered Ukrainian universities Daughter - Lydia with husband Dr. Bohdan Makarewycz ODESA, Ukraine – Communists in the based on a tuition fee contract, and on and their children and grandchildren: Black Sea city of Odesa plan to erect a mon- September 1, 2009, this figure dropped - Alexander with wife Kristin and children ument to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin later by almost a quarter to 3,840 people. The Sophia and Nicholas this year, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service minister said that the number of foreign - Constantine with wife Annette and children reported on April 22. Yevhen Tsarkov, the students in Ukraine is expected to reach Ethan, Danilo and Isabella first secretary of the Ukrainian Communist 50,000. According to his ministry, as of - Motryja with husband Roman Bejger and Party’s regional committee in Odesa, told February of this year, there were more children Stephan, Alexander and Adrianna journalists on April 21 that the Communists than 44,000 foreign students studying in - Justin are currently holding talks with local author- Ukraine. (Ukrinform) Daughter - Chrystyna with husband Roman Czajkowsky ities about the plan. He said construction of OU for Yanukovych’s impeachment Daughter - Mary with husband Ronald Simpson and children the Stalin monument will be financed by Justin and Adam donations and that it should be in place by KYIV – The Our Ukraine Party has Son - Leon November 7. He did not say how much it said that Ukrainian President Viktor would cost or where it would be erected. Yanukovych should be impeached for Panakhyda was held on Friday, April 30, at 7pm at Peter Jarema November 7 was marked during the Soviet violating the Ukrainian Constitution. Funeral Home in New York City, followed by a funeral Mass on May 1 era as Great Socialist Revolution Day. In “Any president who violates the norms of at 9:30 am at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in New York and March, Communists in the southeastern the Ukrainian Constitution (Article 17) burial at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in South Bound Brook, NJ. Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia announced that regarding a ban on the deployment of for- they plan to unveil a Stalin monument by eign military bases in Ukraine should be In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Ukrainian Museum May 9, the 65th anniversary of the Soviet dismissed through impeachment,” the in New York City. victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. party said in a statement published on The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers said at April 21. The document says that “there that time that it would not obstruct the plans can be only one way out of the current in order “to avoid exacerbating controver- political situation – fresh parliamentary sy.” (RFE/RL) elections.” (Ukrinform) Call for union of Ukraine with Russia Rada adopts budget for 2010 KYIV – Participants of an April 19 meet- KYIV – The Ukrainian Parliament on ing dedicated to the 227th anniversary of the April 27 adopted Ukraine’s state budget signing by Russian Catherine II of a declara- for 2010. A total of 245 national deputies tion on Crimea joining Russia, have called voted for the adoption of the budget, for the resumption of a large-scale military, which foresees state budget revenues for political and economic union of Ukraine 2010 of 267.452 billion hrv including with Russia. The meeting was held in the 218.691 billion hrv as revenues of the It is with great sadness that would like to inform you that our beloved central park of Symferopol near a stone state budget’s general fund and 48.761 plinth on which a monument to Catherine is billion hrv as revenues of the state bud- wife, mother and grandmother to be replaced. The previous monument was get’s special fund. State budget expendi- destroyed during Soviet times. Russian tures were approved at 323.556 billion Unity, a Crimean public and political move- hrv, including 244.027 billion hrv as ment, organized the meeting with the partic- expenditures of the state budget’s general Halyna Tromsa ipation of the Crimean Union of Cossacks, fund and 79.529 billion hrv as expendi- the Russian community in Crimea, and the tures of the state budget’s special fund. passed into eternity on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Crimean organization of the Russian Bloc The 2010 budget foresees growth of the Party. During the meeting, a resolution was gross domestic product (GDP) at no less approved in which the participants stated than 3.7 percent. The expected inflation She was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and came to the United States in 1950. that “any attempts aimed at destroying the rate is 9.7 percent. (Ukrinform) She is survived by her loving family:

With deepest sorrow, we announce that husband - Wolodymyr daughters - Irene Turczak with her husband Lubko Wasyl Puszka - Oksana Kowcz with her husband Roman passed away on March 27, 2010 at the age of 86. He was buried at Holy granddaughters - Alyssa and Adrienne Kowcz Spirit Cemetery, Hamptonburgh, NY. grandsons - Andy, Alex, Mark Turczak He was born on November 11, 1923 in the village of Suhovolya, Brody oblast in Ukraine.

In deep sorrow and loss remain: Funeral service was held on April 17 at St. Andrew’s cemetery in South wife: Ahafia Bound Brook, NJ. daughter: Irene with husband Raymond Cholewka daughter: Mary with husband David Wertzberger son: Danylo with wife Martha Puszka Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research

grandchildren: Laura, William, Nicholas Cholewka Foundation in her memory: Stephanie, Gregory, Alexander Puszka JDRF Nicole and Lisa Wertzberger 200 Connecticut Avenue 5H great-grandchildren: Mikayla, Kevin, Joshua Chait Billy Jr, Ella & Holly Cholewka Norwalk, CT 06854 www.jdrf.org/fairfieldcounty Donations can be made in memory of the deceased to: Cancer Research Institute, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

brought in to ensure that opposition deputies the images of smoke and fistfights within one so upset?” Rada's approval... didn’t get close to Mr. Lytvyn’s office or the the Parliament’s walls. “It’s incredible to watch these scenes, (Continued from page 10) presidium, Ukrayinska Pravda reported. “It made our health care debate look isn’t it?” responded Moscow reporter Yanukovych agreement. Additionally, PRU deputies surrounded the like a stroll in Central Park,” said a gig- Matthew Chance. “It’s almost comical Viacheslav Kyrylenko, a pro-Western tribune early, before their opponents reached gling CNN anchorwoman, Kyra Phillips, that a country’s politicians would behave leader in Parliament, admitted afterwards the session hall. amused by the images, before asking, in this way. But it does expose a very that his fellow deputies shouldn’t have aban- Anatoliy Grytsenko, a national deputy “What’s going on here and why is every- serious issue happening in Ukraine.” doned their seats during the smoke attack, who strongly supports Euro-Atlantic integra- which may have prevented some votes from tion, admitted as much, stating the opposition being cast. Nevertheless, he insisted, “We knew it had no chance of blocking the vote. time for Putin’s Ukrainian puppet, President stood with dignity.” “Coalition members could have voted for In the press... Viktor Yanukovych, though. …” That wasn’t the opinion of the ratification in the office of Lytvyn or (Continued from page 7) Yanukovych, wherever. And there’s no Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of “Putin finally got his pawn into power in doubt that their Constitutional Court, as well “Viktor II takes Washington,” com- Europe (PACE), whose president, Mevlut Ukraine, erasing the westward orientation of as the Kremlin, would have been satisfied,” mentary by Adrian Karatnycky, Kyiv Cavusoglu, firmly condemned the opposi- yesteryear’s Orange Revolution. Bringing Post, April 14: tion’s actions the next day as “barbarism.” he said. Ukraine back inside Russia’s borders Pro-Russian political scientist Mykhailo Instead the assault succeeded in demon- remains Putin’s top priority. He just took a “Viktor Yanukovych is a man in a hurry. Pohrebinskyi, director of the Center for strating to the world that many Ukrainians giant step toward achieving it. … …the Ukrainian president’s first weeks in Political Research and Conflict Studies in don’t support extending the lease on Russia’s “Last week, Putin supported the over- office have been a tour de force. He has Kyiv, said the opposition’s tactics were Black Sea Fleet under any conditions. throw of the U.S.-backed government of moved quickly to create a legislative majori- intended to create “spectacle,” not gain “Thanks to the mass media, society, Kyrgyzstan, tightening his chokehold on our ty, a new government, consolidate power results. Europe and even Russia saw that at least northern supply route into Afghanistan. The and re-establish the informal predominance Opposition forces could have blockaded half of Ukrainian society doesn’t accept the Obama administration was utterly blindsid- of the presidency in Ukraine. … the parliamentary presidium and tribune if Yanukovych-Medvedev pact and believes it ed (‘Where’s Kyrgyzstan?’). “This energy and momentum were in they wanted to, yet resorted to show-tactics violates national interests,” Mr. Grytsenko “…At this week’s Nuclear Vanity clear evidence in Washington, D.C., on April intended to create an image in news reports said. Summit (which accomplished nothing), 11-14. For a short visit whose primary pur- that a fight exists for Ukrainian sovereignty. The incident drew ridicule in the interna- Obama snubbed Georgia’s president, pose was participation in a nuclear security On the contrary, the opposition had few tional press, where reporters and editors, Mikheil Saakashvili. Putin will read that as summit with 46 other government leaders, options at its disposal, Mr. Lozowy said. unfamiliar with the lack of rule of law in license to renew his aggression against the Yanukovych’s schedule was unusually rich Privately hired guards, as well as officers Ukraine and persistent constitutional viola- struggling democracy in Tbilisi (first and substantive. … from the State Security Administration, were tions by the government, were stunned by Kyrgyzstan, then Georgia?). Obama had “Significantly, he secured a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, one of only a handful of such meetings with the American leader. The meeting occurred because Ukraine remains an important U.S. priority. As importantly, it happened because Ukraine’s president had come with what in D.C. parlance is called a ‘deliverable’: Ukraine’s agreement to relinquish its remaining stockpile of highly enriched ura- nium. … “And the schedule included … a discus- sion with the editors of the Washington Post, who received a clear-cut message from Ukraine’s president: ‘Yanukovych’s ambi- tion [is] to position Ukraine between Russia and the NATO powers – outside the Western alliance, but also not part of a Russian sphere of influence.’ … “To be sure, there are strong advocates inside the Party of Regions and among its coalition Communist partners, of a tilt toward Russia. But the early signs are that Yanukovych is resisting these lobbies and is seeking to create a genuine equilibrium that will allow Ukraine to protect its sovereignty as he works to rebuild the economy and move the country toward the aim of eventu- al membership in the European Union. …”

“A star at Obama’s nuclear summit,” opinion blog by Jackson Diehl, The Washington Post, April 13: “Viktor Yanukovych emerged Monday as an unlikely star among the four dozen for- eign leaders President [Barack] Obama gathered in Washington for his nuclear secu- rity summit. … “His announcement of an agreement with Obama under which Ukraine would give up the highly enriched uranium that it now uses in three research reactors gave Obama one of the most tangible results of the summit. It also signaled Yanukovych’s ambition to position Ukraine between Russia and the NATO powers – outside the Western alli- ance but also not part of a Russian sphere of influence. … “The Obama administration has been accused of neglecting Ukraine as it drifted back toward Russia’s orbit. But Obama was one of the first foreign leaders to call Yanukovych in February after his electoral victory, aides said, and Yanukovych said it was Obama who proposed completing a long-discussed deal to replace the highly enriched uranium in Ukraine’s research reactors, and Obama who invited the new president to Washington for this week’s summit. By quickly accepting, Yanukovych built a link to the White House to balance his long-standing connection to the Kremlin.” No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 39 Manor College honors Philadelphia credit union officer JENKINTOWN, Pa. – Manor College on of the Ukrainian National Credit Union April 15 honored Mary Kolodij of the Association and on the Loan Protection/Life Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union Savings Trust. by bestowing upon her its prestigious As board chair, Mrs. Kolodij has assumed Community Service Award. The award is an primary responsibility for marketing and annual celebration of a person who has promoting the credit union and its services. made an outstanding or exceptional contri- It was through her efforts that the destinies bution to the community. of the UFSCU and Manor College became Both Manor College and the Ukrainian intertwined. Selfreliance Federal Credit Union trace their In December 2009 the Ukrainian origins to 1947, and both were created to Selfreliance Federal Credit Union board of serve the Ukrainian diaspora as pillars of the directors announced that its “field of mem- community. bership,” which defines the distinct seg- The Sisters of St. Basil the Great founded ments of the population eligible for partici- Manor Junior College with a mission to pro- pation, had been expanded to include the vide students with an education based upon staff, faculty and students of Manor College. the Judeo-Christian tradition. The 2010 Basilian Scholarship Gala Recognizing that human development sponsored by Manor College began at 7 p.m. requires the integration of the intellectual with the honoree reception. The opening and spiritual dimensions of the person, the prayer was invoked by Brother Joseph F. college provides its students with a person- Burke, F.S.C., Ph.D. Dinner was served at 8 alized education that promotes a wide p.m. and afterwards guests danced to the Mary Kolodij, recipient of the Community Service Award, is flanked by Sister breadth of learning and enables students to music of Second Vision. Mary Cecilia Jurasinski, OSBM, president of Manor College, and Stephen J. develop fully as individuals. Above all, “It was a wonderful evening and Seminack, chairperson of Manor College’s Board of Trustees. Manor College adheres to and carries out event,” stated Sister Cecilia, OSBM, the privileged task of Catholic colleges, that president of Manor College. “Mary outstanding pride in our Ukrainian heri- at Manor are very proud to recognize is, of uniting the search for truth with the Kolodij and the Ukrainian Selfreliance tage and a commitment to the success and such an upstanding pillar of our Ukrainian certainty of knowing the fount of truth. Federal Credit Union have demonstrated financial security of the community. We family for her leadership acumen.” The Selfreliance Association of Ukrainian Americans was established as a social ser- vice organization in New York City. The association’s mission was to assist newly arrived Ukrainian immigrants and estab- lished branches in most major cities in the United States. These branches, in turn, became sponsors of credit unions, one of which was the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union. Since then the credit union has changed its name to the Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union and has grown to over $200 million in assets and membership that exceeds 8,700. With a long and successful history of dedicated community service, the credit union is a recipient of numerous cita- tions and recognition awards from the com- munity. Mrs. Kolodij has served on the credit union’s board of directors for over a dozen years. The 2010 Community Service Award she received can now be added to the credit union’s long list of honors. Mrs. Kolodij also has a long record of active involvement in the Philadelphia Ukrainian Community. She is currently a board member of the Ukrainian Heritage School; a member of the leadership council of Plast, a member of the St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church and a former director of the Svitlychka School. Mrs. Kolodij has served on the board of USFCU for 15 years. She is a former secre- tary and vice-chairman and presently holds the position of chairman of the board. Mrs. Kolodij also serves on the executive board

For NATO's... (Continued from page 3) European Union – both made up of ulti- mately sovereign nation-states – where a clash between fundamental national interests led to significant concessions from any side. Finally, the Balts (and their backers) must reckon with the danger that, by agree- ing to an element of deliberation to enter a process that (at least theoretically) has func- tioned as a knee-jerk reaction, they risk giv- ing outside parties a virtual say in NATO decision-making. Extended consultations and deliberations are eminently manipula- ble by forces intent on sowing discord.

Copyright 2010, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. (See http://www.rferl.org/content/For_NATOs_ Eastern_Members_Is_Four_Better_Than_ Five/2022831.html.) 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 41 Cardinal McCarrick sees “a new chapter” in Ukrainian Church’s life by Petro Didula and the Western branches of the Catholic Church. And also to the flowering of the LVIV – Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Orthodox Church,” Cardinal McCarrick archbishop emeritus of Washington, visit- commented. “They all suffered under ed the Ukrainian Catholic University conditions of persecution. These suffer- (UCU) in Lviv on March 6. ings led to many good things; in particu- The cardinal’s visit was connected with lar, they healed many wounds and gave his long interest in the development of birth to many martyrs,” he continued. the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. “They gave a new sense of God’s From 1992 to 1997 he was head of the actions in this part of the world. These U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sufferings also revealed the need for a Office to Aid the Church in Central and deeper knowledge of God’s presence, the Eastern Europe. Before traveling to Lviv, need to uncover those things that the Lord the cardinal visited the Baltic countries. is doing in our life. This very need found The current director of the Office to a way to express itself in this educational Aid the Church in Central and Eastern project that is exceptional in its very Europe, the Rev. James McCann, S.J., essence, the Ukrainian Catholic and Executive Director Patrick Mark University that has sprung forth on these accompanied the cardinal during his visit lands,” noted the cardinal. to UCU. Speaking of UCU, he said: “In this Dr. Taras Dobko, senior vice-rector of center of education which is actively the university, acquainted the cardinal growing, a new start for the life of the with various aspects of the university’s Church, a new chapter that will aid in the activities. The cardinal visited the site understanding of what the Church is in where the university is constructing new the life of our people. And through this buildings near Stryiskyi Park and he also the university will achieve great things saw the building that houses the universi- both here in Ukraine and throughout the Dr. Taras Dobko, senior vice-rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University (right), ty’s Faculty of Philosophy and Theology. whole world.” greets Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. “I am truly fortunate to have the oppor- The cardinal also visited Holy Spirit tunity to be here,” said Cardinal Seminary of the Lviv Archeparchy. The McCarrick noted that theological educa- stated that he has been a priest 52 years McCarrick. “This is a very important cen- choir, singing the chant “Blessed be the tion has two aspects: learning and learn- but still hungers for new knowledge. This ter of education. I hope that it will contin- name of the Lord,” opened this meeting ing how to teach others. “To know God gives him strength to respond every day ue to develop and serve not only people with the seminarians. Impressed by the but not to know how to pass on this news to the challenge of living by God’s law, to in Ukraine but in other countries of the singing and harmonizing of men’s voices, to people is a bankrupt ministry. But to hear the Lord’s voice. world.” Cardinal McCarrick noted: “You have know how to teach but not to believe And, he said, this priestly call will help “Ukraine is a blessed place for reli- something that we don’t have. And in the yourself is also a failure,” he said, adding, priests become the prophets of the gious communities that are trying to plant Ukrainian Church, song is truly blessed. “To understand the Good News and to Ukrainian Church. “I promise to pray for their roots in the modern world. For at services in your churches you can learn how to share this with others, this is you and I ask you to pray for me, so that Ukrainians suffered much under both the hear how the angels sing.” pastoral theology. Live what you preach.” together we will become the angels that Communist and Nazi regimes. And this During his meeting with the students He called on the seminarians to study the Lord calls us to be,” concluded led to the flowering of both the Eastern of Holy Spirit Seminary, Cardinal every day and to the end of their days. He Cardinal McCarrick. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 No. 18

as other pro-Western opposition figures ment non-chalantly eliminated even the Jubilant Medvedev... as declaring the Black Sea Fleet agree- Opposition slams... possibility of the resumption of Ukraine’s (Continued from page 2) ment unpatriotic, legally void and uncon- (Continued from page 2) nuclear status, which could become a written off annually in Ukrainian debt to stitutional. The opposition has demanded the first round of the presidential election security guarantee.” He predicted that Russia for gas shipments (RIA Novosti, a national referendum to change the in January, opined that Mr. Yanukovych Ukrainian universities would stop train- Interfax, April 21). Ukrainian Constitution to allow the “paid” with HEU for the West’s positive ing nuclear specialists and lose their sci- According to Prime Minister Vladimir Russian fleet a permanent base in attitude. He suggested that the West entific potential in the field (www.utro. Putin, Russia had a federal budget deficit Sevastopol (www.unian.net, www.news. should first solve the problems of Iran, ua, April 13). in 2009 of 5.9 percent of GDP and the liga.net, April 21). North Korea and terrorism, and recalled Yulia Tymoshenko, striving to lead a government estimates are for a 6.8 per- However, since Mr. Yanukovych cur- that Ukraine had renounced its nuclear united opposition since her defeat in the cent GDP deficit in 2010 and 4 percent in rently lacks the majority needed to change arsenal in the 1990s “under pressure from presidential election, repeated most of 2011 (Interfax, April 20). Still, the strate- the Constitution, he and Mr. Medvedev Russia and the U.S.” (Channel 5, April Mr. Tiahnybok’s arguments in a statement she released several days later. Ms. gic importance of keeping a military foot- have decided the Black Sea Fleet agree- 13). Tymoshenko said that, although she sup- hold in Crimea is important enough for ment may simply be ratified by the The nationalist opposition was very ports international nuclear disarmament Russian leaders to effectively increase Verkhovna Rada, where Mr. Yanukovych unhappy with the government’s intention and anti-terrorism efforts, the HEU agree- payment for Sevastopol manifold. has a fragile majority. The speaker of the to abandon HEU. Their main argument is ment was detrimental to the country’s At the press conference in Kharkiv, Russian Duma, Boris Gryzlov, announced that domestic science would be damaged national interests. Ms. Tymoshenko Mr. Medvedev told journalists that not that he agreed with his pro-Yanukovych and that the West must give Ukraine addi- only Ukraine, but other former Soviet counterpart in the Verkhovna Rada, argued that Ukraine would never let ter- tional security guarantees. rorists steal its HEU as there are sufficient republics may receive generous prefer- Volodymyr Lytvyn, “because of the impor- National Deputy Taras Stetskiv com- ences if they toe Moscow’s line. tance of the question” to press through a control mechanisms, and that “a country pared relations with the U.S. in the nucle- that has HEU has more weight in interna- At the same time, Mr. Medvedev “synchronized ratification” in Kyiv and ar field to “a one-way street.” He recalled tional relations.” She pledged to submit announced his displeasure with Belarusian Moscow of the Black Sea Fleet agreement that Ukraine renounced the nuclear weap- to Parliament a bill that would ban HEU President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, for sup- on April 27 (Interfax, April 21). ons inherited from the USSR in exchange export, so it would be impossible for Mr. porting and giving refuge to the former The disturbing haste with which the for the Budapest Memorandum signed by Yanukovych to keep his promise (www. Kyrgyz president, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, legally questionable Black Sea Fleet Russia and the United States in 1994. It byut.com.ua, April 16). who was overthrown earlier in April. agreement is imposed may force the was meant to contain security guarantees, President Yanukovych’s spokeswom- According to Mr. Medvedev, Mr. unruly Ukrainian opposition to close but did not, according to Mr. Stetskiv. He an, Hanna Herman, reacted by jokingly Lukashenka (unlike Mr. Yanukovych) “is ranks and successfully challenge also said that the U.S. failed to compen- suggesting that only Osama Bin Laden not a real partner” and may not secure President Yanukovych, who was elected sate Kyiv for its agreement in the late could be Ms. Tymoshenko’s ally interna- bonuses while he harbors Moscow’s this year with a slim majority and accused 1990s not to help build a nuclear plant in tionally after she issued such a state- enemy (RIA Novosti, April 21). of vote rigging. The legitimacy of the Iran (Komsomolskaya Pravda v Ukraine, ment. She suggested that Ms. Messrs. Putin and Medvedev have pub- Yanukovych government is being chal- April 13). Tymoshenko’s statement was not care- licly accused Mr. Bakiyev of treachery, lenged in the Constitutional Court and National Deputy Andrii Parubyi, who fully thought through (UNIAN, April since he took financial aid from Moscow snap parliamentary elections are possible is close to former President Viktor 15). Her threat should not be overesti- to close the U.S. airbase in Manas, but that could turn the political tables in Kyiv Yushchenko, accused Mr. Yanukovych of mated, as the pro-Yanukovych coalition failed to do as promised, instead taking and bring the opposition back into gov- betraying the country’s national interests. controls a strong majority in Parliament more money from Washington (Eurasia ernment. He also noted that Ukraine “did not (EDM, April 14) and her bill, if submit- Daily Monitor, April 15). The 1997 agreement that gave Russia a 20-year lease in Sevastopol was recog- receive any official security guarantees” ted, would most likely be rejected. Apparently, Messrs. Putin and (focus.ua, April 14). Medvedev believe the international situa- nized as legitimate by all Ukrainian polit- Oleh Tiahnybok, the leader of the far- The article above is reprinted from tion is suitable to openly use incentive ical forces. Now it has been replaced with right Svoboba party, was the most outspo- Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission and punishment to impose discipline in a controversial document that may polar- ken. He called the renunciation of HEU from its publisher, the Jamestown the post-Soviet space, which Moscow ize the nation, facilitate civil strife, and “treason,” explaining that “the govern- Foundation, www.jamestown.org. considers as its rightful sphere of privi- eventually disrupt Russian-Ukrainian leged interests. relations. Under the 1997 agreement, Kyiv did Yet, Messrs. Putin and Medvedev are not allow Moscow to replace aging ships pressing ahead. Maybe a split Ukraine not be nominated as candidates for any and weapons in Crimea. Moscow had could be seen from Moscow as not a bad Convention primer... office on the General Assembly. The only one submarine left in the Black Sea solution – like Georgia, that was dismem- (Continued from page 5) Committee on Petitions considers petitions Fleet, and that was almost permanently bered in August 2008. If Ukraine is By-Laws. for UNA funding and submits recommenda- out of order. Now the Russian navy staff unmanageable from Moscow, maybe In addition, the UNA By-Laws provide tions for action on those petitions to the con- has stated that the new deal will allow the Crimea and other Russian-speaking parts that the Executive Committee may, if it so vention. The Press Committee’s duty is to posting of at least two new corvettes and could split off to form a dependency that chooses, “retain professional Convention prepare and publish in the press reports three new LADA-class submarines in may sign agreements to keep Russian recorders for the purpose of recording the about the convention proceedings. Sevastopol in the next five years. The bases for 50 or 100 years as in Abkhazia proceedings of the Convention. Such record- As per tradition, the Secretaries’ Russian navy plans to have eight to 10 and South Ossetia. ers may be compensated and need not be Committee considers and presents for vot- new submarines overall in Sevastopol members of the Association.” ing to the convention proposals dealing with (Interfax, April 21). The article above is reprinted from the work of UNA branch secretaries. The Reports from Kyiv quoted former Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission * * * Resolutions Committee compiles, collects, considers and presents for voting to the con- President Viktor Yushchenko and former from its publisher, the Jamestown The UNA Manuals, which are appended Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko, as well Foundation, www.jamestown.org. vention proposals for resolutions and recom- to, but not a part of the UNA By-Laws, stip- mendations for the well-being of the associ- ulate that a UNA Convention is called to ation. There is an important distinction order by the UNA president. Once the con- Thinking of a Wildwood Crest vacation this year? between resolutions and recommendations: clave has been declared formally in session while the former must be implemented, the and the Credentials Committee has present- latter must merely be considered. 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May 7 Concert, featuring Julian Kytasty, Ukrainian May 14-16 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic New York Institute of America, 212-288-8660 New York Academy, 212-674-1615

May 7 Dance recital, Marunczak Ukrainian Dance School, May 14 through Art show and sale, featuring prints and paintings Montreal Ukrainian National Federation auditorium, June 4 by Catherine Rozmarynowycz, 216-871-4329 450-625-2843 Cleveland, OH May 7-8 Flower Mart in Honor of Ukraine, Embassy of Washington Ukraine, Washington National Cathedral, May 15 through Photography exhibit, with examples by Alison 202-686-6975 September 26 Cartwright and music by Maria Sonevytsky, “No New York Other Home: The Crimean Tatar Repatriates,” May 7-8 Exhibit, “Liturgical Treasures of Ukraine,” The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 Washington Ukrainian Heritage Museum of New Jersey of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., May 16 Concert, featuring the Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Washington National Cathedral, 202-686-6975 Ottawa Theater of Calgary and the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton, Centerpointe Theater, 613-580-2700 May 7-8 Vesna Festival – A Celebration of Spring, featuring Saskatoon, SK the bands Sloohai and Tyt i Tam, TCU Place / May 16 “A Traditional Ukrainian Dinner,” Presentation of Saskatoon Arts and Convention Center, Lansdale, PA Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 215-715-4871 306-975-7799 or www.vesnafestival.com or [email protected] May 8 Dinner and dance, “Spring Fling,” featuring music Utica, NY by Melody Lane, St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian May 16 Concert, featuring Julian Kytasty, St. Andrew Catholic Church, 315-735-5138 Boston Ukrainian Orthodox Church, www.ukrainiancenter.org May 8 Mother’s Day concert and dance, “An Evening of Whippany, NJ Ukrainian Song and Dance,” Ukrainian American May 17 Lecture by Mark von Hagen, “World War I and the Cultural Center of New Jersey, 201-213-4321 Cambridge, MA Making and Unmaking of Modern Ukraine,” Harvard University, 617-495-3549 May 11 Film screening, “The Soviet Story” by Edvins Ottawa Snore, Mayfair Theater, www.mayfairtheatre.ca May 19 Gala reception, 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Washington Congress Committee of America, Rayburn House May 14 Concert, featuring the Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Office Building, [email protected] or 202-547-0018 Montreal Theater of Calgary and the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton, Ludger-Duvernay Theater, 514-871-2224

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday, May 8 Attendees will enjoy generous portions of tasty home-made Ukrainian ethnic foods: NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all to a lecture by Dr. pyrohy, holubtsi, kovbasa, sauerkraut, Hanna Kapustyan on the subject breads, beverages, baked goods and des- “Holodomor Materials in Moscow serts. Visitors can view displays and dem- Archives.” Dr. Kapustyan is a historian onstrations of Ukrainian folk arts and and a professor at the Mykhailo crafts, and purchase Ukrainian folk arts Ostrohradsky Kremenchuk State and crafts: pysanky (Easter eggs), vyshy- Polytechnic Institute. The lecture will take vanky (embroidery) and gerdany (bead- place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth work jewelry). This family-friendly event Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 will be held at 3-7 p.m. at the church’s p.m. For additional information call social hall, 1564 Allentown Road, 212-254-5130. Lansdale (Towamencin Township), Pa. Tickets are $10 per person at the door with Sunday, May 16 seating. For advance tickets, reservations LANSDALE, Pa.: The Presentation of or information, call Mike, 215-715-4871, Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church will or e-mail [email protected]. host “A Traditional Ukrainian Dinner.” Take-out orders are available.

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