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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXX No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 $1/$2 in Ukraine Bishop Borys Gudziak enthroned in Paris New Parliament convenes in Kyiv PRU stalwarts elected as PM and Rada chair after raucous session

by Zenon Zawada Special to The Ukrainian Weekly KYIV – A new majority led by the ruling Party of Regions emerged in Ukraine’s Parliament on December 13, and its first major act was to confirm the nominations of party stalwarts Mykola Azarov to return as prime minister and Volodymyr Rybak as the new parliamentary chair. The confirmations came a day after a raucous inaugural session of the newly elected Parliament in which the oppo- sition forces – rejuvenated by the young radicals of the Svoboda nationalist party – brawled against the ongoing rule-breaking and alleged bribery of the Party of Regions. The violence confirmed the predictions of political observers that this seventh convocation of Ukraine’s Parliament would be mired in conflict as a result of the

Mariana Karapinka via RISU radicalization of society under the corrupt rule of the Party Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk with Bishop Borys Gudziak during his enthronement ceremony in Paris of Regions of Ukraine. at Notre Dame Cathedral. “The radical methods of the opposition, particularly Svoboda, emerged not because people who want to fight have gathered in the opposition. This all emerged from the Religious Information Service of Ukraine the Exarchate, to Notre Dame. The historic cathedral, which seats 4,000, was packed with people. Party of Regions brazenly abusing the interests of the PARIS – The enthronement of Bishop Borys Gudziak as During his address, Patriarch Sviatoslav stressed the Ukrainian nation, openly selling out Ukrainian interests to apostolic exarch for Ukrainian Greek-Catholics in France, historic importance of the moment for the Ukrainian Moscow and brazenly stealing from the people,” wrote Lev Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland Greek-Catholic Church. The primate stated that the Lukianenko, a former national deputy and Soviet-era dissi- was held on December 2 at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Exarchate, which is based in Paris, faces considerable chal- dent who spent three decades imprisoned for advocating The liturgy was led by the head of the Ukrainian Greek- lenges and tasks. Ukrainian independence. Catholic Church (UGCC), Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk, in “We are to share the treasure of the faith of our martyr “If the oligarchs who belong to the Party of Regions dou- concelebration with bishops and dozens of priests of the Church with modern people living in the secularized ble their wealth in a year but the lives of millions of people UGCC from various countries, as well as representatives of world. We must show the world the young face of our worsen, then they need to have a conscience ultimately. If Catholic and Orthodox Churches. The Roman Catholic Church with a history of more than a thousand years. This they don’t have this conscience and act this way, then archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, participat- Exarchate forms a special space for communication there’s no other way except to oppose them with force,” ed in the ceremony. between God and man in which our Church is called to said Mr. Lukianenko. The ceremonies began with a procession from St. Mr. Azarov was re-elected with 252 votes by a parlia- Volodymyr Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Cathedral, the seat of (Continued on page 11) mentary majority that consists of the Party of Regions, the Communist Party and oligarchs representing single-man- date districts. The formation of a parliamentary coalition consisting of factions is no longer required by the Constitution of Woonsocket community rebuilds Ukraine since a 2010 ruling by the Constitutional Court overturned the constitutional amendments of 2004. after fire damages church Mr. Azarov’s only serious competitor for the prime min- ister’s job was Serhii Arbuzov, the current chair of the WOONSOCKET, R.I. – St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox hearts in our community today,” he told WPRI News. National Bank of Ukraine, who enjoys close personal ties Church has begun to rebuild after it was damaged by a fire A number of items have been salvaged from the fire, with the family of President Viktor Yanukovych. In the end, that began on Wednesday, November 21, at around 4:30 including the tabernacle and other church artifacts. That the 36-year-old Mr. Arbuzov would have been too contro- a.m., just days ahead of Thanksgiving. Wednesday was also the parish feast day – St. Michael’s versial a pick, experts said. Built in 1941, the church has hosted community organi- Day – and the Rev. Perkins began a service at around 11 With 250 votes, the majority elected Mr. Rybak, 66, who zations such as the Ukrainian Woman’s Society of St. Mary, a.m. in the undamaged parish hall next to the church. The is among the founders of the Party of Regions. A lifelong the Zaporozhka Sich Society (Branch 206 of the Ukrainian parish hall has since then been converted into a makeshift Donetsk resident, he served in the highest ranks of the National Association), the Bojan Choir, the Bandura Male chapel while the church undergoes repairs. Communist Party and is intimately familiar with all the Chorus, the Ladies Sociality, the Odesa Ukrainian Dancers The blaze, which had all 26 firefighters of the town bat- major business and political players in the Donbas region. of Rhode Island and the Ukrainian Orthodox League. The tling the inferno, was caused by improperly disposed of In exchange for their support, the Communists got the Ukrainian community of Woonsocket, R.I., has existed for charcoal ashes from the censer after a service was held the post of first vice-chair in the Verkhovna Rada. Forty-year- more than 100 years. night before. “They had a service the night before, they were old Ihor Kaletnik is a lifelong Customs Service bureaucrat The Rev. Anthony Perkins remained optimistic, but using incense, and it was a product of charcoal, I believe who served the Yanukovych administration for the last two heartbroken. “We have a strong community, so I know that we will rebound. But there’s going to be a lot of broken (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51

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Scandal mars launch Azarov nominated for PM campaign for change – is the foundation of a democratic society, the UWC noted. The KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych on of Ukrainian LNG terminal project December 10 proposed that the Verkhovna international organization paid tribute “to Rada approve the candidacy of Mykola all who sacrificed their lives in defense of Demyanyuk, said Mr. Bonvehi was only a by Oleg Varfolomeyev Azarov for Ukraine’s prime minister, the this fundamental right, and to all who today, Eurasia Daily Monitor lawyer representing Spanish companies in in many countries around the world, stead- Ukraine (Interfax-Ukraine, November 28). presidential press service has reported. As previously reported, on December 6, at a fastly continue to defend this right of every Ukraine has started construction of a liq- Mr. Kaskiv, on the other hand, said he had human being as entrenched in the Universal uefied natural gas (LNG) terminal designed no doubt that the Spanish lawyer did repre- meeting with the newly appointed ambassa- dors of foreign countries, Mr. Yanukovych Declaration of Human Rights.” The Universal to process 10 billion cubic meters (bcm) of sent Gas Natural because he accompanied Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone gas per year out of some 55 bcm the country the head of the German office of Gas said that he would decide on a candidate for prime minister by December 9. On document in the history of human rights, consumes. After the start of gas imports Natural at a meeting of potential investors was proclaimed by the United Nations from Europe last month (see Eurasia Daily in Yalta last September (Ukrayinska December 3, he had accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Azarov in connection with General Assembly in Paris on December 10, Monitor, November 20), this is another prac- Pravda, November 29). 1948. The UWC is the international coordi- tical step to diminish Ukraine’s dependence The fiasco with Gas Natural will raise his election as a national deputy, which resulted in the resignation of the entire nating body for Ukrainian communities in on expensive Russian gas. legitimate doubts about Kyiv’s intentions. the diaspora representing the interests of Some may suggest that Kyiv is bluffing and Cabinet of Ministers. Government members However, the initiation of the project was over 20 million Ukrainians. The UWC has that the LNG terminal is only part of a plan are continuing to perform their duties before marred by a scandal when it turned out that member organizations in 33 countries and to spook Gazprom into cutting gas prices a new government is formed. (Ukrinform) a person who signed an agreement to invest ties with Ukrainians in 14 additional coun- in the terminal on behalf of the Spanish out of fear of losing its large customer. UDAR will not vote for Azarov tries. (Ukrainian World Congress) company Gas Natural had not been autho- However, a lack of professionalism seems rized to do so. This is likely to spoil to be the real reason for the misunderstand- KYIV – National deputies elected to the Crimean Tatars demand their rights Ukraine’s chances to find investors for the ing. There are few people with a good Verkhovna Rada from the UDAR party will project. And there are suspicions in Ukraine Western education among Ukrainian top not support Mykola Azarov for the post of SYMFEROPOL, Ukraine – Some 2,000 that Russia interfered. officials, and very few of them speak fluent prime minister of Ukraine. “The UDAR fac- Crimean Tatars on December 10 gathered in Kyiv officially launched the LNG project English let alone Spanish. This impairs their tion in the new Parliament will not vote for Symferopol, the capital of Ukraine’s on the Black Sea near Odesa on November ability to communicate with foreign part- the candidacy of Mykola Azarov for a post Autonomous Republic of Crimea, to demand 26, beginning construction of a $145 mil- ners and understand their intentions. of prime minister,” reads the party state- that their rights be “revived.” At a rally timed lion 65-kilometer link from the terminal to Nevertheless, Kyiv is determined to proceed ment posted on December 10 on its web- to coincide with the international Human the national gas network. The chief of with the project. site. (Ukrinform) Rights Day, participants called on Ukrainian national projects, Vladyslav Kaskiv, said that Along with the dubious document signed authorities to support the idea of organizing gas from the terminal would be at least 20 with a Spanish lawyer, Kyiv on November Communists undecided on Azarov an international forum in 2013 on the “reviv- al of Crimean Tatars’ rights” in Ukraine. The percent cheaper than the gas Ukraine 26 also signed an agreement with the U.S. KYIV – The Communist Party of Ukraine company Excelerate Energy to lease a float- Crimean Tatars’ National Congress (Mejlis) receives from Russia via pipelines (Interfax- (CPU) said on December 10 it had not yet ing LNG terminal. As a temporary solution proposed the idea in 2010, and it has been Ukraine, November 26). determined whether it will support Mykola before the launch of a land terminal sched- supported by member states of the The current price of Gazprom’s gas for Azarov’s candidacy for prime minister. CPU uled for 2017, Kyiv wants to start receiving Organization for Security and Cooperation in the Ukrainian national gas importer leader Petro Symonenko said, “Tomorrow Naftohaz Ukrainy is $430 per 1,000 square 5 bcm of LNG at a floating terminal from Europe (OSCE). Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin or the day after tomorrow we will discuss meters, and Kyiv claims this is one of the 2017, after which the terminal may be ordered the mass deportation of 180,000 this issue at the Presidium of the Party’s highest prices in the world, especially tak- tugged to Georgia to liquefy Azerbaijani gas Crimean Tatars from Crimea to Central Asia Central Committee and then we will finally ing into account the short distance Russian (Kommersant-Ukraine, November 26). and Siberia in 1944. Crimean Tatars were decide.” (Ukrinform) gas covers to reach Ukraine. Apart from the non-binding agreement rehabilitated by the Kremlin in 1957. The The total cost of the LNG terminal project with Excelerate, Ukraine has not yet secured UWC marks Human Rights Day majority of them say they still have no prop- is estimated at $1.1 billion, which the cash- any contract with foreign partners, either er housing after returning to Crimea in the TORONTO – The Ukrainian World strapped Ukrainian government cannot potential investors or suppliers. Mr. Kaskiv at late 1980s and 1990s. (RFE/RL) afford. Ukraine, therefore, decided it would the November 26 ceremony said only that Congress (UWC) joined the international contribute only 7 percent of the total cost, Ukraine had been in talks with several coun- community in commemorating Human Law on biometric passports is signed Rights Day on December 10. This year’s and the rest would be borrowed from inves- tries to choose the best prices and conditions KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych has (Interfax-Ukraine, November 26). focus, highlighted by the motto “My voice tors. Kyiv expects foreign investors to con- signed Law No. 5492-VI on the single state Azerbaijan, on whose gas Kyiv had pinned counts,” is inclusion and the right to partici- tribute at least 75 percent of the cost. demographic register and identity docu- its hopes, has made it clear that it would not pate in public life. Everyone has the right to The government from the start pinned ments, the presidential press service report- deliver gas to Ukraine at least until 2017. have their voice heard and to shape the com- hopes on Gas Natural whose subsidiary Gas ed on November 29. The law envisages the Natural, Fenosa Engineering (previously Azerbaijani Ambassador Eynulla Madatli munity in which they live. This right to par- SOCOIN) prepared a feasibility study for the said his country planned to deliver 2 bcm of ticipate – join the debate, offer ideas and (Continued on page 14) project early this year. Kyiv was sure that gas to Ukraine only in 2017 and to increase Gas Natural would invest in the LNG project deliveries later to 5 bcm per annum and announced on November 26 that the (Uryadovy Kuryer, November 23). Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Spanish company had signed an agreement FOUNDED 1933 with the Ukrainian government (UNIAN, who discussed LNG deliveries in Qatar last The Ukrainian Weekly November 26). week, said that LNG deliveries to Ukraine However, Gas Natural said that the per- would begin in 2015 and that Qatar would An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., son who signed the document with Mr. be one of the main suppliers (Segodnya, a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Kaskiv, Jordi Sarda Bonvehi, had exceeded November 29). However, no specific agree- Yearly subscription rate: $65; for UNA members — $55. his authority and that Gas Natural did not ments have been reached thus far with Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. plan to invest in the project (Ukrayinska Qatar either. (ISSN — 0273-9348) Pravda, November 30). The Spaniard con- The blunder with Gas Natural will not ease the task for Kyiv. Renowned local The Weekly: UNA: firmed this, saying that he had misunder- Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 stood Gas Natural’s intentions (UNIAN, expert Ihor Burakovsky believes this has been a blow to Ukraine’s reputation, after November 28). Postmaster, send address changes to: which it will be more difficult to establish The terminal project chief, Vitaly The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz contacts with potential investors and credi- 2200 Route 10 Editor: Matthew Dubas Addendum tors (Kommersant-Ukraine, November 29). P.O. Box 280 Ukrainians are eager to blame their trou- Parsippany, NJ 07054 e-mail: [email protected] The author information for the article bles on Moscow’s behind-the-scenes machi- “Journey to the Arctic: Svalbard, Norway” nations. Mr. Kaskiv said that he had expect- The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com (December 9) was omitted. Ulyana ed a campaign to discredit the project and Horodyskyj, 26, holds a B.S. in earth science he said, obviously hinting at Russia, that from Rice University in Houston, Texas, and European companies had been under pres- The Ukrainian Weekly, December 16, 2012, No. 51, Vol. LXXX an M.S. in geological science from Brown sure and struggled with conflicts of interest Copyright © 2012 The Ukrainian Weekly University in Providence, R.I. She has (Interfax-Ukraine, Ukrainska Pravda, received numerous academic awards, November 26). Mykhailo Chechetov, a senior including the prestigious National Science member of the ruling Party of Regions of ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Ukraine, said Gazprom had been interested Having passed her comprehensive oral Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 in undermining the LNG terminal project e-mail: [email protected] exams in February, she is now a Ph.D. can- from the start (ugmk.info, November 29). didate at the University of Colorado in Walter Honcharyk, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 fax: (973) 644-9510 Boulder, researching glacial lakes in the The article above is reprinted from e-mail: [email protected] Himalayas. Currently she is gathering field Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 data in Nepal and plans to return next year its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, e-mail: [email protected] to expand her fieldwork into Tibet. www.jamestown.org. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 3

Opposition deputies blocked the presidium after learn- New Parliament... ing of the Communists’ faction, which they allege is a bra- zen violation of parliamentary rules that forbid a faction (Continued from page 1) that doesn’t have in its ranks a deputy elected in a single- years as chair of the State Customs Service. mandate district. The Communists were also granted a parliamentary fac- The Communists failed to gain a single-mandate district tion by the Party of Regions for their cooperation in the in the October vote, largely because Party of Regions candi- majority, which is what ignited the worst series of conflicts dates dominated in the campaigning with the support of on December 12. “adminresurs” (government resources). Ironically, in granting the Communists a faction, the Party of Regions violated its own rule that it included in election legislation approved earlier this year. The decision was a political maneuver since without the Communists the Party of Regions would have been out- numbered by three opposition factions. Factions deter- mine representation on parliamentary committees and working groups, one of which determines the daily agenda. Numerous single-mandate deputies supporting the Party of Regions turned out to be “tushky,” the Ukrainian word for “canned carcasses” that mocks deputies elected by opposition parties who turn around and then abandon them upon gaining their deputies’ mandates. Vladimir Gontar/UNIAN This session’s most notorious “tushky” turned out to be Newly reappointed Prime Minister Mykola Azarov (left) the father-and-son duo of Oleksander and Andrii Tabalov, with the new chair of the Verkhovna Rada, Volodymyr oligarchs from the Kirovohrad Oblast who own food-pro- Rybak. duction plants. Though they campaigned with the Batkivshchyna party, led by imprisoned former Prime Deputy Ihor Miroshnychenko – violently grabbed them Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, they abandoned the party’s and forced them out of the session hall. This prevented the faction once elected. Tabalovs from signing their deputies oaths. On the first session day, opposition deputies posted Yet that didn’t prevent the Party of Regions from not photographs of the Tabalovs throughout the session hall in only including the Tabalovs in the register of deputies, Aleksandr Kosarev/UNIAN order to help fellow deputies identify them and prevent which the opposition said was a blatant violation, but also Oleh Tiahnybok (left), leader of Svoboda, and Vitali them from entering. casting votes with their voting cards – another violation of Klitschko, leader of UDAR, at the first session of the When they did enter, opposition deputies – led by the Ukrainian Constitution, considering they weren’t even Verkhovna Rada of the seventh convocation. Svoboda Faction Chair Oleh Tiahnybok and Svoboda in the session hall at the time. Clinton calls Eurasian integration an effort to ‘re-Sovietize’

RFE/RL Turkmenistan on human rights. more rigorous checks by the authorities. ticipating in demonstrations that have not The secretary of state also raised con- Those include financial audits and a been given official approval can be fined up U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has cerns about a new Russian law affecting requirement to issue twice-yearly reports to $9,000. described efforts to promote greater eco- nongovernmental organizations. It went on their activities. Those who file incom- nomic integration in Eurasia as “a move to into effect last month and requires NGOs plete reports face fines of up to 1 million Based on reporting by AP, FT, and VOA. re-Sovietize the region.” receiving funding from abroad to register rubles ($30,240). Violations of the new Copyright 2012, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted Secretary Clinton made the comments themselves as “foreign agents.” measures would be punishable by prison with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ while talking to lawyers and civil society Under the bill, all Russian NGOs funded terms of up to four years. Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, advocates who came to attend an interna- from abroad and ruled to be involved in poli- In June, another Russian law went into Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org tional conference in Dublin on December 6. tics, or acting in the interests of foreign states effect that dramatically raises potential (http://www.rferl.org/content/clinton-calls- She pointed to Russian-led efforts like a and other international donors, will have to fines for people found guilty of participat- eurasian-integration-effort-to-resoviet- Customs Union that includes Belarus and carry a “foreign agent” tag and submit to ing in unsanctioned rallies. Protesters par- ize/24791921.html). Kazakhstan. “We know what the goal is and we are trying to figure out effective ways to slow down or prevent it,” said the secretary of state. Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry OSCE Ministerial Council agrees on future road map for organization Peskov called Secretary Clinton’s statement DUBLIN – The chairperson-in-office of it would provide “firm ground” to define recent Ministerial Councils has contin- “a completely wrong understanding” of the the Organization for Security and a vision for the organization for the next ued. Of even greater concern, is the sad situation. Cooperation in Europe, Ireland’s Deputy phase and enable the OSCE to address reality that respect for basic human “What we see on the territory of the ex- Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign new challenges to security. rights and fundamental freedoms is cur- Soviet Union is a new type of integration, Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore, The Helsinki +40 process also builds rently under great threat in many parts of based solely on economic integration,” Mr. announced on December 6, the first day on the agreement made last year on the the OSCE region,” said Minister Gilmore. Peskov said. “Any other integration is total- of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Dublin, chairmanships of the OSCE through 2015, The chairperson also welcomed a dec- ly impossible in this world.” that agreement had been reached by the with Ireland to be followed by Ukraine, laration on strengthening good gover- In October, Russian President Vladimir foreign ministers of the 57 participating Switzerland and Serbia. The three suc- nance. Calling this a “significant achieve- Putin authored a newspaper article calling states on a future road map for the orga- ceeding chairs will pursue a coordinated ment for the chairmanship,” he told min- for a more deeply integrated Eurasian nization. process of discussion and strategic isters that this would “enable the OSCE to Union. “There is no talk of re-forming the “We have reached political agreement approach for the OSCE. There will be deepen its engagement in preventing and USSR in some form,” President Putin wrote. to launch the Helsinki +40 process. This open-ended discussions involving the countering corruption.” “It would be naive to restore or copy what is a process to reinforce and revitalize the states’ permanent representatives to the Ministers also consolidated the OSCE’s has been abandoned in the past but close OSCE in the period between now and OSCE in Vienna. efforts to address transnational threats, integration – on the basis of new values, 2015, which is the 40th anniversary of “I am delighted that we have agreed to adding an anti-terrorism framework to politics, and economy – is the order of the the Helsinki Final Act,” he said. The 1975 launch the Helsinki+40 process, setting earlier decisions negotiated throughout day.” Helsinki Final Act is the organization’s out a clear path from now until 2015 for the year on threats from information and In Dublin, Secretary Clinton also criti- founding document and one of the key work which will significantly strengthen communication technologies, drugs and cized what she called the criminalization of agreements that helped to end the Cold the organization,” said OSCE Chairperson- chemical precursors and on strategic civil-society efforts supported by the War. in-office Gilmore. “I stand ready to sup- policing. United States in countries like Russia, The Helsinki +40 process follows on port the incoming chairmanships of Speaking alongside Minister Gilmore Ukraine, Belarus and Turkmenistan. She the Astana Commemorative Declaration Ukraine, Switzerland and Serbia, as they at a press briefing, OSCE Secretary said governments in former Soviet coun- agreed by the OSCE heads of state in strive to reinforce and revitalize the General Lamberto Zannier acknowl- tries “are becoming much more aggressive 2010, in which they reaffirmed the OSCE, in the lead up to the 40th anniver- edged that there were “different visions in trying to stifle dissent.” “vision of a free, democratic, common sary of the Helsinki Final Act.” of security” among participating States Secretary Clinton said the United and indivisible Euro-Atlantic and The Irish chairmanship had sought to but welcomed the mandate given by the States is trying hard to fight efforts to Eurasian security community stretching present the participating states with a Helsinki +40 decision to develop the limit or eliminate its assistance for from Vancouver to Vladivostok, rooted in balanced package of decisions, including vision of a security community within the human rights organizations. But she said agreed principles, shared commitments on human rights. “The lack of a consen- OSCE region. “We are very eager to work Washington has “struck out so far” with and common goals.” sus to agree on any decisions in the with the incoming Chairmanship of Belarus, and she called Ukraine “one of OSCE Secretary General Lamberto human dimension is a matter of regret. It Ukraine to develop this framework,” he our biggest disappointments.” She added Zannier welcomed the agreement, saying is unfortunate that this worrying trend of said. that there is “no response” from 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51

The Ukrainian National Association Forum UNA Seniors meet at Soyuzivka

The UNA Seniors at their conference at Soyuzivka.

by Oksana Trytjak UNA Seniors President Oksana Trytjak regarding the events being planned for the the early years of the Ukrainian Catholic called the conference to order on Monday upcoming summer months. Every morn- Church in the United States and the first PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Keeping physically morning, June 11, in the Veselka hall. The ing, participants had the opportunity to wave of Ukrainian immigrants. active, staying in touch with friends, stimu- Canadian, American and Ukrainian nation- enjoy a program of light stretching and Ambassador Valery Kuchynsky, former lating the mind and body – and perhaps al anthems were sung and a moment of exercise instructed by Tamara Huryn. The representative of Ukraine to the U.N., spoke above all else, laughter and maintaining a silence was held for Orysia Mandycz from week was filled with very interesting about his work and the current complicat- sense of humor – are some of the best ways Connecticut and Marijka Soltys from New speakers on various topics. The speakers’ ed political atmosphere in Ukraine. to stay healthy while aging. At the UNA York, both active and supportive members roster began with a past UNA vice-presi- Ihor Hayda informed us about the annual Seniors’ Conference, attendees have of the UNA Seniors who passed away dur- dent, Nestor Olesnycky, who spoke on the impact the various food groups have on our the occasion to take advantage of each of ing the year. Dionizia Brochynsky was vast topic of genealogy. He shared his per- health, specifically relating to the aging these “methods,” all while enjoying the elected chairman of the conference and sonal experience in researching his ances- community. fresh mountain air and the traditional Olha Trytjak was elected secretary. try and provided pointers on how to pro- Dr. Michael Lewko, a practicing physi- Ukrainian atmosphere of Soyuzivka. The following committees were appoint- ceed. To add to this theme, Olha Trytjak cian in New Jersey specializing in geriatrics The 2012 UNA Seniors’ Conference was ed: Alexander Serafyn, Natalka Duma and handed out an informative questionnaire and rheumatology spoke about rheuma- held at Soyuzivka, from Sunday, June 10, to Nadia Sharan – Nominating Committee; on how to research and write one’s family tism, arthritis, senility and Alzheimer’s dis- Friday, June 15. The conference is held every Yaroslava Rubel, Oksana Trytjak and Ihor history, compiled by Myrosia Stefaniuk. ease. year in the spring to provide seniors of our Hajda – Verifications Committee; The founding director of the Yara Arts Orysia Stryzhak, a financial analyst, spoke Ukrainian community with the opportunity Volodymyra Bilaniuk, Gloria Horbaty and Group, Virlana Tkacz, spoke about theater, on a personal level about coping with par- to get together with both old and new Evhen Kulyk – Resolutions Committee. specifically experimental theater and her ents who have Alzheimer’s and the emotion- friends from all over the U.S. and Canada. For The volunteers who helped make this current work in Ukraine and the diaspora. al stress on the entire family. She supplied less than $100 a day, including overnights, week successful included: Oleh and Oksana The Rev. Ivan Kaszczak, Ph.D., the cur- information on various financial resources participants receive accommodations, three Lopatynsky, Gloria Horbaty, Nadia Sharan, rent pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian available via Medicare and Medicaid. meals a day, all conference activities, includ- Lesia Steciuk and Vasyl Bystrianyk. Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, N.Y., had a Soyuzivka’s chef Andrij Sonevytsky had ing various prominent speakers, a special Nestor Paslawsky, the manager of presentation on Bishop Stephen Sotor a presentation on how to easily make tasty end-of-the-week celebratory banquet and a Soyuzivka, graciously welcomed everyone Ortynsky, the first Ukrainian bishop in the healthy dose of fun and camaraderie. to Soyuzivka and answered questions U.S.A. The Rev. Kaszczak also spoke about (Continued on page 30) Young UNA’ers

Victoria Elizabeth Gavdanovich, daughter of Iryna and Bogdan Nicholas Myron Platosz, son of Patricia and Bohdan Platosz of Gavdanovich of Edison, N.J., is a new member of UNA Branch Wethersfield, Conn., is a new member of UNA Branch 254. He 234. She was enrolled by her grandparents Liliya and Bogdan was enrolled by his grandparents Richard and Olga Iwanik. Gavdanovich.

Kylie Rokoszak, daughter of Anthony Do you have a young UNA’er, or potential and Christina Rokoszak of East Stroudsburg, Pa., is a new member of young UNA’er in your family? UNA Branch 234. She was enrolled by her grandparents Walter and Alexandra Call the UNA Home Office, 973-292-9800, to find out how to enroll. Hoszko. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum

Approximately every four decades tors understand that the financial and during the past 120 years, the U.S. econo- institutional stability offered by insur- my has gone through a tremendous cri- ance providers is an essential component sis. of our economic and social well-being. The Panic of 1893 sparked a severe Furthermore, politicians understand that depression for almost a decade, one the purchase of life insurance encourages marked by bank failures resulting from a the taking of personal responsibility and bubble created by the overenthusiastic reduces reliance on government pro- expansion of the newfangled railroads. grams to provide financial security dur- Lots of tracks and trains were built, but ing times of personal financial distress. not enough reason to ride them. Life insurance is the ground floor of The Great Depression hit 36 years financial security for millions of later, initiated by the stock market crash Financial stability American families, and the security of life of October 1929. That deep economic insurance and annuities enables individ- downturn lasted until the 1940s. uals and families from all economic Then, 43 years later came the Crisis of in a financially unstable world brackets to retain independence and dig- 1972-1973; oil prices doubled, interest during a severe economic downturn, as among life insurance providers is strict nity in the face of financial catastrophe. rates, inflation and unemployment was the groundbreaking index fund, oversight and regulation. Another reason However, probably the main reason for soared. Again, the economy slumped for Vanguard), but also in a great deal of for the stability is the consistently favor- the long-term stability of the insurance more than a decade, until the mid-1980s, instability and pain (in 1975, unemploy- able tax treatment from the government industry, which in turn offers stability to pulled out in part when newfangled elec- ment was at 10 percent, mortgage rates that allows insurance companies to offer its customers, is the generally conserva- tronic technology unleashed the ability of at 9 percent, and then went higher). tax-deferred growth combined with the tive purpose and mindset of the insur- every man to participate very directly in For the general population, these eco- exponential growth of compounded ance business itself that, most fundamen- the economy via personal computers. nomic cycles of boom and bust create a interest on their products, as well as tax- tally, is in the business of protecting and However, our love affair with rapid difficult situation. As a result, during the exempt payouts of life insurance polices. preserving your family and your wealth. hyper-growth that fueled the back-to- past 80 years, the goal in America of As the U.S. Congress goes about plans Therefore, the promise of protection that back tech and real estate bubbles ended many of our social and economic policies to reform the U.S. Tax Code in 2013, it is began with the Code of Hammurabi thou- with a cruel reality check in 2008. After has been an attempt to mitigate this cycle important to remember that one of the sands of years ago is still essential and 36 years, the generally up, up, up eco- of instability and pain. benefits of life insurance and annuity continues in our lives today. nomic trajectory stopped and we sank to The goal of the life insurance provider, products is that, through all economic With more than a century of service as a new low – one from which we have yet in a much more finite and specific man- crisis and tax debates of the past century, a fraternal benefit society, the UNA con- to recover. ner, also is the mitigation of instability insurance products have always retained tinues to live by its motto: The UNA and The point of this column is not to and pain. Of all the private financial insti- their preferred tax status. the Community: Partners for Life. To find lament economic woes. Rather, it is to tutions – banks, brokerage firms, hedge Cynics will say that preferred tax sta- out more about how UNA products can note that the cyclical nature of our eco- funds – it is the life insurance providers tus comes from the power of the insur- help you, contact the UNA Home Office at nomic system, or as Alan Greenspan calls that have suffered the least failures and ance lobbies. However, other financial 1-800-253-9862, the UNA sales staff it, “the creative destruction of capital- bankruptcies through all of these eco- institutions also have strong lobbies and directly at 1-888-538-2833 or find your ism,” results not only in improvements nomic crises, continuing to deliver on their products do not get such preferred local UNA branch secretary through the and almost unimaginable innovations their financial promises. treatment. A more realistic reason is that, UNA website at www.ukrainiannation- (after all, Microsoft was founded in 1975, One of the reasons for the stability regardless of political leanings, legisla- alassociation.org. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51

CHRISTMAS PASTORAL The Ukrainian Weekly Hillary speaks the truth May we always be peacemakers Pastoral message of the Ukrainian Speaking on December 6 at Dublin City University in Ireland, U.S. Secretary of Catholic hierarchy of the U.S.A. to our clergy, State Hillary Clinton focused on “a foreign policy priority that represents our two hieromonks and brothers, religious sisters, nations’ most cherished values, and which is central to how we confront the world’s seminarians and beloved faithful. challenges – human rights.” She underscored that “one must never forget universal values are vital to who we are and what we hope to see our world become” and stat- Christ is born! ed that “human rights are at the center of some of the most significant challenges to “In those days a decree went out from global security and stability and therefore to our national interests.” Caesar Augustus ordering a census of the It was a wide-ranging speech that strove to answer the question: Where do whole world… And so Joseph too went up human rights fit into American foreign policy? “…human rights cannot be discon- from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to nected from other priorities. They are inextricably linked with all of the goals we Judea, to the city of David, which is called strive for in our countries and around the world. The Universal Declaration of Bethlehem...” (Luke 2:1,4) Human Rights is not just a catalogue of rights and government obligations. It is a What an astounding contrast presents time-tested blueprint for successful societies,” Secretary Clinton averred. itself to us in the first verses of the second The outgoing secretary of state – she has said she will not serve in the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke! The imperial Obama administration – was speaking on the sidelines of the meeting of the emperor of the Roman Empire, Augustus, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which was held in Dublin the most powerful man of his age, gives a because Ireland is the current chair of the OSCE. (Ukraine assumes the chairman- command, and everyone, even the most ship in 2013.) The OSCE Ministerial Council meeting brought together the foreign insignificant and powerless individual, is ministers of the organization’s 57 participating states. compelled to obey. A census was deemed At a meeting with civil society advocates Secretary Clinton noted the “criminaliza- necessary in order to update the tax rolls, tion” of civil society efforts in Russia (referring in particular to a new law on NGOs which would provide money to maintain the active in Russia that require them to register as “foreign agents” if they receive fund- army and construct the magnificent roads, ing from abroad) and other countries, including Ukraine, Belarus and Turkmenistan, temples, palaces and stadiums that were the as well as moves to “stifle dissent.” Significantly, she noted that Washington has glory of the Roman Empire and for which “Nativity” (watercolor, 2002) by Anatolij “struck out so far” with Belarus, called Ukraine “one of our biggest disappointments” the emperor was ultimately responsible. How trivial, in comparison, is the life of Burtovyi of Kyiv. Published on a and said there is “no response” from Turkmenistan regarding human rights issues. the humble little family from Nazareth – the Christmas card issued by the Ukrainian Secretary Clinton quite correctly described Russia’s actions to promote integra- carpenter Joseph and his wife, Mary, who National Association in 2003. tion into a Eurasian Union or Customs Union as “a move to re-Sovietize the region.” was with child – that, in obedience to the She added, “We know what the goal is, and we are trying to figure out effective ways imperial command, set out to have them- ols in Nativity Square in Bethlehem and to slow down or prevent it.” Those comments came just hours before her talks with selves enrolled in the tax registry of throughout the Holy Land as they have, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Russia’s envoy to NATO, Alexander Grushko, Joseph’s hometown of Bethlehem. They are unfortunately, many times in the past. Has reacted predictably the next day, remarking, “Sovietization is a cliché which, in my so insignificant that there is no palace at the birth of the Child who is God’s Son and opinion, is absolutely incongruous with the actual processes that are taking place their disposal when they arrive, not even a who is to reconcile humanity with God, throughout the former USSR.” place in the local inn. They have to make do somehow not brought the promised peace? One of the civil society activists who met with Secretary Clinton in Dublin was with a cold and damp stable for the mother This seems to be the sobering fact. Oleksandra Delemenchuk of the Kyiv-based Center for Civil Liberties. In an inter- to give birth. However, at the time of Jesus’ birth, just view with RFE/RL, this Ukrainian activist noted the sad reality in Ukraine and the What a contrast indeed! Because today we as today, peace seemed like a distant dream pressure being exerted by Russia, but also expressed some hope for the future: “…I are celebrating, not the emperor Augustus as well. Yet, even then, there were those think the situation in Ukraine is not hopeless. There is space for improvement and I enthroned in luxury in his palace, but the who found peace gazing into the face of this see a great role for the U.S. government and the governments of the European Union seemingly insignificant birth of the baby Child: firstly, the shepherds who came with in balancing and improving the situation in Ukraine.” She also noted that it is most Jesus in the poor stable of Bethlehem. And their flocks from nearby to adore Him, then important “to further Euro-Atlantic integration for our countries and also to pro- this Child, born in a shabby town in an the Magi, who came from a great distance mote people-to-people contacts and international networks of civil society activists obscure and distant province of the Roman following a star in order to give Him hom- and human-rights defenders.” Empire, shortly before He is crucified, will age, then later, the elders in the Temple in Secretary Clinton spoke the truth in Dublin. We only hope that as President say to the representative of the Roman Jerusalem who were astounded by the Barack Obama is about to begin his second term he will realize that a reset of his emperor, the governor Pontius Pilate, “You words of wisdom coming from the lips of reset of relations with Russia is long overdue. would have no power over me if it had not this wondrous Child, and His mother, who, been given to you from above.” (Jn. 19:11) observing this, “kept all these things in her It is not the emperor who is lord of the heart.” (Lk. 2:51) Indeed many are they world, but the child in the manger. The who, down through the centuries until names of the emperors, like those of other today, have found peace and solace in an Dec. Turning the pages back... great and powerful men and women of this innocent Child where the rich and powerful world, have long since passed away and see only weakness and poverty. have been forgotten. Yet everywhere on Thus it has remained until this day. As earth, the birth of this Child is still remem- Jesus tells us, only those who themselves Four years ago, on December 19, 2008, the United Sates and 19 bered and celebrated. “become as children” can and will find peace Ukraine signed the Charter on Strategic Partnership and Security What the angel declared to the poor beside the crib of the divine Child, and then, 2008 at the U.S. State Department in Washington. shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem on themselves be able to give peace to others. The agreement, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza the night of Jesus’ birth resonates in our Our prayer for you on this Feast of the Rice and Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Volodymyr hearts even today: “I proclaim to you good Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Ohryzko, highlights the importance of bilateral relations and outlined areas of coopera- news of great joy that will be for all the peo- is that, kneeling at the foot of the crib where tion, including: defense and security; economic trade and energy; strengthening democra- ple. For this day in David’s city, a Savior has the Prince of Peace lays, we may all cy; and cultural exchanges. been born to you who is Messiah and Lord.” “become as children” under his loving gaze. In the security sphere, the U.S. and Ukraine agreed to promote Ukraine’s candidacy for (Lk. 2:10-1) The words ‘this day’ still hold May the spiritual peace that enveloped the NATO membership, as affirmed by the Joint Statement of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, true. The Savior, the Messiah and Lord is manger in Bethlehem, envelope our hearts and to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The two countries would born ‘this day’ – every day in our world in as well. May we always be peacemakers cooperate in the areas of military training and equipment and the creation of a defense the hearts of those who look to Him. within our family circle, in our parishes, in and security partnership. Ever since this Child was born, he has our schools and places of work, and every- Economically, the charter recognized Ukraine’s accession to the World Trade never ceased to demonstrate His rule, not where in our society. Organization, and hoped that efforts could accelerate market access for Ukraine, resolving with tanks and rockets and armies like those May God grant to you and to your loved trade disputes and promoting intellectual property rights. In energy areas, the U.S. said it that encompass the Holy Land today, but ones, and to our brothers and sisters in our would work with Ukraine to rehabilitate and modernize Ukraine’s gas transit infrastruc- with His message, which was sung by the beloved Ukraine and scattered throughout the world, good health, peace, joy and con- ture, diversify Ukraine’s energy sources and increase the energy security dialogue angels and warmed the night of poverty and tentment. A blessed Christmas! between the U.S., Ukraine and the European Union. spiritual cold into which He was born: “Glory Christ is born! Glorify Him! The U.S. also stressed its commitment to help Ukraine strengthen the rule of law, pro- to God in the highest, and on earth peace to mote legal and judicial system and law enforcement reforms, and combat corruption. those on whom his favor rests.” (Lk. 2:14) † Stefan Soroka Common threats were identified, including terrorism, organized crime, trafficking in per- Against all appearances and expecta- Metropolitan-Archbishop of Philadelphia sons and narcotics, money laundering and cyber crime. In harmonizing Ukraine’s criminal tions, the power of love is still greater than justice system with that of European and international standards, the U.S. and Ukraine that of weapons, and the peacemakers are † Richard Seminack planned to work together on the adoption of a Criminal Procedure Code that would be the ones to be praised, not those who per- Eparch of St. Nicholas in Chicago petuate violence. compliant with Council of Europe standards. † Paul Chomnycky, OSBM (author) As we write this pastoral greeting a few Cultural and social exchanges would continue through initiatives such as the Fulbright Eparch of Stamford program, Future Leaders Exchange Program, Undergraduate Exchange, Legislative short weeks before the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, the pounding of rockets and the † John Bura Education and Practice, the International Visitor Leadership Program, the English Language threat of all-out war are once again threaten- Apostolic Administrator (Continued on page 12) ing to drown out the sound of Christmas car- of St. Josaphat in Parma No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Getting to know the UPA 70 years later by Yuri Turchyn and the post-war years is something I never knew. However, I did get that educa- Growing up in a tight-knit Ukrainian tion by the end of the following week when community in Trenton, N.J., I rarely heard Chrystia prepared for another UPA com- my father talk about the history of the memorative event on October 21, in New Are we living a lie? Ukrainian Insurgent Army or UPA. In fact, I York City and turned our basement into an knew next to nothing about the UPA until I UPA bunker site. She has been organizing “After all, you’re basically Americans!” dren’s attachment is even more so. married Chrystia Kotlar and got to know books, files, photos and protocols from the With these or some such words, a col- According to Mr. D’Souza, immigrants gen- her years of involvement with the “Upisty,” years Levko became involved with the UPA league of WASP (white Anglo-Saxon erally do not expect, and often do not want, veterans of the UPA, in which her father, veterans chapter, establishment of the Protestant) background taunted me and their offspring to remain foreign. “However Julian “Levko” Kotlar, was actively involved. memorial site, fund-raising for remaining Nick, a Serbian American co-worker, with fiercely the new immigrant holds onto the She became totally engrossed with his veterans in need and actively involved in an indisputable fact we sometimes chose native culture, I do not believe that he can veterans’ organization (Obiednannia publishing volumes of the Litopys UPA. to ignore. It was California in the 1970s, prevent his children from being assimilat- Kolyshnykh Voyakiv UPA), his dedication to Litopys UPA volumes go beyond 100 and and we were all working on a series of ed.” (Id. p. 99). Mr. D’Souza considers this a raising funds for the remaining veterans in the non-linear publishing timeline includes archival collections on Russia and Eastern blessing, though a mixed one. need in Poland and Ukraine, the memorial topical books (on medical organization, Europe that had been lying around since Many of us American-born children of section in St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox bunkers, music, stamps), as well as military the war. political emigrants have clung stubbornly Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J., and record-keeping and personal accounts. I Nick and I had been born in the United to our language – more so than some the Litopys (Chronicles of the UPA), which became familiar with the “method to States. Nick spent a lot of time looking at Fourth-Wave arrivals, who find more utility publishes volumes of primary source mate- Chrystia’s madness,” since she is extremely old photos of Draza Mihailovic, leader of in learning English – and to our traditions. rial from military records and memoirs. knowledgable and experienced in putting the Serbian Chetnik freedom fighters, Consequently, we live in two cultures. But It’s now 70 years since the beginning of together academically relevant panel dis- whom the Yugoslav Communists executed do we really? Mr. D’Souza claims that the UPA. October 14 (“Sviato Pokrovy,” the feast cussions, visually interactive exhibits and in July 1946. “This is really interesting!” he hyphenation of cultures is unrealistic: “it is day of the Mother of God the Protectress), documentary presentations. She is current- would earnestly insist. Then he might an illusion to believe that one can inhabit following centuries-old Kozak traditions of ly on a committee programming an upcom- launch into an apology for the mistreated multiple cultures in a deep sense.” (Id. p. ing academic conference and exhibit on 70 praying to the Holy Protectress before bat- and misunderstood Serbian nation. Our 97). Isn’t there something artificial, insin- tle, was the date in 1942 associated with years of the UPA that includes Zenia mutual friend – a Marxist who considered cere, simply false about living this cultural the start of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Brozyna, Michael Hryckowian and Stephan nationalism a dangerous delusion – called double life? Are we living a lie? This year, as in the past, Chrystia focused Welhasch. him a “professional Serb.” her attention on the UPA memorial section On Sunday, October 21, we drove into the And yet, in his letter of greeting to the I, of course, was a professional in Bound Brook, making sure it looked nice city with an Upist and his wife from Levko’s faithful of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Ukrainian, indignant at the ironic amuse- for the weekend. A handful of Upisty are UPA veteran’s chapter. By the time we Church on the 21st anniversary of left, and photos of the attended area are arrived in New York City, I became friendly ment that the idea of a Ukrainian nation or Ukraine’s independence (August 14, 2012), sent to their out-of-state families. with this former partisan, whose mild-man- history evoked in the scholarly world. But Patriarch Sviatoslav wrote as follows: “We At the beginning of summer, Chrystia nered ways belie the fact that he survived a at least Nick could hang out in the cafés of call upon our sons and daughters, as well did a presentation for the campers and terrible time during the war. In a short time, Belgrade. Did Kiev [sic] even have cafés? as all people of good will, to love their their counselors at the Ukrainian American I got to know the ways of an Upist. Despite Multiculturalism was fashionable in the native land and to develop a Ukrainian Youth Association grounds (“Oselia”) in his age, his wit and spry sense of his sur- 1970s, and strangers commonly asked World – both within our country as well as Ellenville, N.Y. Fascinated by the photos and roundings still came through. about each other’s ethnic origins. “What outside its borders.” (“The Sower,” October stories of clandestine message carriers and At the event, Chrystia set up a table of are you?” was supplanting “What’s your 30, 2012, p. 6). secret pseudonyms of young men and books and 2013 UPA calendars for sale to sign?” People with Slavic names could usu- What is this “Ukrainian world”? It women who are now grandparents, these benefit Litopys UPA. She also brought along ally point back to an immigrant forebear, recalls the old joke about an ultra-patriot young campers eagerly searched for famil- some memorabilia dedicated to Levko, the though they might be hazy about just ordering a “globe of Ukraine” (yes, there is iarity in photos. Several mentioned that a UPA chapter and the UPA memorial park in where that person had come from. I had such a thing; I have one in my study). grandparent had been in UPA and were Bound Brook. It was a traditional “aka- classmates who assured me they were Presumably it is a response to the “Russian curious to know more about its history. demia” and the behind-the-scenes activi- Austrian or Hungarian, but by their names world” being promoted by the Russian The committee that organized an ties were far more interesting – an oppor- and features I knew they were Galician or Orthodox Church. But it is different. The October 14 commemoration at the tunity to peruse Prof. Potichnyj’s book, “My Transcarpathian Ukrainians. “Russian world” is not really global; rather, Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Journey,” and Litopys volumes. Today, no one seems to care. Even the it is a linguistic, religious, cultural and Whippany, N.J., invited Chrystia to show an A reception followed in the Ukrainian most exotic name rarely elicits a question political concept working in tandem with excerpt of “Sons of the Forest,” a documen- restaurant downstairs. I was amazed at the about ethnic origin. Moreover, intermar- Russian foreign policy to bring Ukraine tary about her father’s memories of the cordial exchange of greetings and reminis- riage has produced a large number of peo- and Belarus (and maybe Moldova) back UPA. Bob and Maria Cade (who also made a cences among the remaining veterans. Free ple with complicated backgrounds. Fusion into Moscow’s fold. What, then, is the visit to the UAYA oselia in the summer) flowing cognac and seats at the table of the ethnicity is as trendy as fusion cuisine. “Ukrainian world”? arrived with several boxes and glass cases inner circle put it all in place for me. After all, we’re basically Americans. Evidently, it represents the maintenance of UPA memorabilia: medals, photos, * * * Thus, the post-war Ukrainian immigra- and development of Ukrainian language, stamps, postcards, pamphlets earnestly Author’s note: More information on tion’s commitment to preserving ethnic culture and religion both in Ukraine and Litopys UPA (Chronicles of the Ukrainian collected off of eBay. identity is anomalous. Most immigrants throughout the diaspora. It means resis- Insurgent Army) can be found on the web- Chrystia is working on creating web epi- may naturally keep their language, customs tance to assimilation. Thus, our North sodes from the nearly 100 tapes she has site www.litopysupa.com. For Litopys and religion, at least for a while. But they American institutions should not be half- recorded over the past several years, books and 2013 calendar locally, contact suffer from cultural disorientation. way houses for each wave of emigration on including a trip to the battleground in Christina Kotlar at [email protected] All As conservative commentator Dinesh its way to melting in the American pot. search for Levko’s bunker. proceeds go to Litopys UPA. Watch web epi- I didn’t know Levko, but I wish I had. sodes about the UPA in “Sons of the Forest” D’Souza, himself an immigrant from India, Instead, they should continue to serve the UPA history in the context of World War II at www.sonsoftheforestmovie.com. has written, “The newcomer who wants to children and grandchildren of emigrants, become an American is embarking on a as well as new arrivals. This has implica- journey that is likely to cut him off from his tions for their strategic planning. native country, so that he becomes a How can we build this Ukrainian world, stranger to people he has grown up with. when practically every other diaspora has Some immigrants never manage this tran- succumbed to assimilation? I would follow sition between cultures, occupying a tragic the example of the one nation that has middle position in which they are at home managed to resist for two millennia. The neither in America nor in their homeland.” Jewish formula has three chief elements. (Dinesh D’Souza, “What’s So Great about They foster endogamy, they keep their America,” 2002, p. 98). faith, and they support Israel. Not all of Or, as Viennese writer Alfred Polgar them, of course. But they have shown once said, the emigrant’s tragedy is that the remarkable persistence and ingenuity in foreign land hasn’t become home, but one’s pursuing these goals. homeland has become foreign. If a substantial core of diaspora After 1991, the more political Ukrainian Ukrainians could maintain social and reli- post-war emigrants could test this thesis gious cohesion and a commitment to the by returning to a free Ukraine. Few chose homeland, the rest would gravitate to it. A to stay there. It was enough to take one Ukrainian world just might become a reali- look and go back to New Jersey. ty. Yet the post-war Ukrainian emigration At an event marking the 70th anniversary of the UPA (from left) are: Yuri Turchyn, has remained attached to all things Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at Christina Kotlar Turchyn and Prof. Peter Potichnyj Ukrainian. If this is anomalous, its chil- [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51

FOR THE RECORD 80th anniversary of the Holodomor (1932-1933) Following are comments by Judge cide, whether committed in time of peace or Applicability of Statutory Limitations to ing genocide.” Bohdan A. Futey, delivered at the Embassy of in time of war, is a crime under internation- Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes In light of the evolution of both the defi- Ukraine in Washington on November 27. al law which they undertake to prevent and in 1974 at Strasbourg, France. nition of “genocide” under the Genocide punish. Moreover, the Convention on Statutory Convention and prosecutions for acts of The Holodomor Genocide of 1932-1933 According to Article II of the convention, Limitations, taken together with the jus genocide before various international and was one of the gravest man-inflicted trage- genocide means any of the following acts cogens (“compelling law”) status of the pro- domestic tribunals, the Famine-Holodomor dies on the Ukrainian people, and its nation. committed with intent to destroy, in whole hibition of genocide, eliminates the argu- of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was an act of My brief remarks will concentrate on the or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or reli- ment that acts of genocide committed prior genocide and should be recognized as such. legal basis for calling this tragedy a genocide gious group, as such: to the Genocide Convention are not subject Dr. James Mace, director of the in accordance with international law, cove- (a) Killing members of the group; to prosecution. The prohibition of genocide Commission on the Ukraine Famine report- nants and standards established for war (b) Causing serious bodily or mental is now universally regarded as jus cogens ed to the United States Congress in 1988 crimes and crimes against humanity. harm to members of the group; (compelling law of preemptory nature) and that “Joseph Stalin and those around him The Holodomor of 1932-1933 was first (c) Deliberately inflicting on the group the duty to punish genocide as an obligation committed genocide against Ukrainians in recognized on the state level as a genocide conditions of life calculated to bring about erga omnes (against all – states and individ- 1932-1933.” of the Ukrainian people by the resolution of its physical destruction in whole or in part; uals). Persons charged with genocide can- The majority of the International the Parliament of Ukraine on May 14, 2003, (d) Imposing measures intended to pre- not “credibly contend that their prosecution Commission of Inquiry into the 1932-1933 on the Commemoration of the Victims of vent births within the group; for the contravention of a primary and pre- Famine in Ukraine, initiated by the World the Holodomor of 1932-1933. (e) Forcibly transferring children of the existing norm of international law consti- Congress of Ukrainians, did not find that On November 28, 2006, by the law of group to another group. tutes retroactive punishment.” Thus, the the Famine was genocide, but “deem[ed] it Ukraine “On the Holodomor of 1932-1933 The crucial element to establish geno- Convention on Statutory Limitations elimi- plausible that the constituent elements of in Ukraine,” the Holodomor was recognized cide under the Genocide Convention is evi- nates any potential domestic restrictions on genocide were in existence at the time of by the Verkhovna Rada as genocide in dence that a prohibited act is done with the the prosecution of persons for acts of geno- the Famine.” accord with the Convention of 1948 on the specific intent, or dolus specialis, to destroy cide as a crime against humanity. Three significant factors affected the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of members of a protected group solely The Genocide Convention was first commission’s inquiry: first, the commission Genocide, and the legislation was signed by because of their affiliation with that group. examined by the International Court of did not have access to many Soviet docu- ments; second, no witness from Ukraine the president [Viktor Yushchenko]. Another legal aspect for prosecution of Justice (“ICJ”) at the Hague when Bosnia proper testified before the commission; The “Genocide Convention” was unani- the crime of genocide was the Convention and Herzegovina brought suit against and finally, the commission was not aware mously adopted by the United Nations on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Serbia and Montenegro alleging violations of the Convention on Statutory Limitations, General Assembly on December 9, 1948 in Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes of the Genocide Convention. The ICJ issued and consequently misinterpreted the retro- Paris, France. This Convention was “pro- Against Humanity adopted by the United its opinion of February 26, 2007, relating its active application of the Genocide foundly influenced by the Holocaust and the Nations on November 26, 1968. The finding that genocide had occurred at Convention to the Ukrainian Famine. Cold War,” and was drafted with the purpose Convention on Statutory Limitations Srebrenica and Serbia had violated its obli- Today, thanks to the opening of the of preventing, criminalizing and punishing emphasizes and expands the scope of pros- gation to prevent genocide. archives of the Security Service of Ukraine acts of genocide. The Genocide Convention ecutions for genocide under the Genocide The court articulated that “responsibili- (SBU), there are many documents showing entered into force on January 12, 1951. It Convention by eliminating any domestic ty is not incurred simply because genocide the Soviet Communist regime’s intent to was ratified by the Presidium of the Supreme barriers to such prosecutions. It entered occurs, but rather if the state manifestly destroy, in whole or in part, a national eth- Soviet of the USSR on March 18, 1954. into force on November 11, 1970. The failed to take all measures to prevent geno- nic group, in accordance with the require- According to Article I of the convention, Council of Europe similarly introduced the cide which were within its power, and the contracting parties confirm that geno- European Convention on the Non- which might have contributed to prevent- (Continued on page 18)

NEW RELEASE: “Holodomor: Ukraine’s Genocide” on DVD PARSIPPANY, N.J. – “The biggest lie, the best-kept masked in Ukraine, and how villages were decimated. secret.” These are the words used to describe the Nine survivors – both from Ukraine and the diaspora – Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine by the recently speak emotionally about what they witnessed and experi- released DVD “Holodomor: Ukraine’s Genocide.” enced during those years of terror. This full-length feature film tells the story of the Famine- The film also speaks about the letters sent from Ukraine Genocide that killed millions in Ukraine. As noted on the to family abroad, as well as to foreign leaders, and the reac- DVD cover, “In order to crush the will of the independent- tion of the U.S. government officials. “No one did a thing,” minded Ukrainian peasants and secure collectivization of the narrator notes. The Ukrainian community’s appeals all Ukrainian lands, Joseph Stalin ordered an army of ruth- had little effect. Meanwhile, “Stalin pushed on ruthlessly.” less Communist Party activists to confiscate all harvested For decades the Holodomor was successfully concealed grain and seize all the foodstuffs in the villages. As a result from the Western public. Special mention is given to of this genocidal decree, by the end of 1933 nearly 25 per- Walter Duranty of The New York Times, who denied that cent of the Ukrainian population – 7-10 million people, the Famine was taking place, while privately stating that including 3 million children – had perished!” 10 million had perished. Released by Moksha Films and Tomkiw Entertainment, Also in the documentary, viewers hear from Natalie the documentary was directed by Bobby Leigh and pro- Dziubenko Mace, the widow of Dr. James Mace, former duced by Marta Tomkiw. The credits also list Dr. Taras director of the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine, Hunczak, professor emeritus of Rutgers University- who says he was the first to state unequivocally that the Newark as researcher; Christopher Scott Knell, co-produc- Famine of 1932-1933 was genocide and to systemically er and editor; and Dimitry Kuzmenko, cinematographer. research its causes and consequences. Music is by Erik Godal and narration by Jim Henderson. Among others who appear in the film are Ivan Vasiunyk, To make the documentary, the filmmakers interviewed then vice prime minister of Ukraine, who speaks of how survivors and historians, editing some 90 hours of record- 25,000 people died each day at the height of the Famine ed interviews and other footage down to a film that is just and reads from some of the documentation of the Famine over 90 minutes long. that has been gathered in recent years throughout The film opens with the definition of genocide accord- Ukraine; and Archbishop Oleksander Bykovets, a survivor, ing to the Convention on Prevention and Punishment of who underscores that the Holodomor “must be recognized the Crime of Genocide adopted by the United Nations as a crime of the Communist Party headed by Stalin.” General Assembly in 1948. It then proceeds to provide a The film concludes by noting that “the truth will never historical background, noting the collapse of the Austro- be fully known” about the full scope of the Famine. Hungarian and Russian empires; the rise of Vladimir Lenin The historical experts interviewed include Prof. At the end of the documentary there is a long series of and his ruthless methods of destroying any opposition; the Hunczak of the United States, Jurij Darewych and credits and acknowledgements of support and donations Soviet invasion of Ukraine; the famine of 1921-1922; and Wsewolod Isajiw of Toronto, Ihor Yukhnovsky, Stanislav from Ukrainian community institutions and organizations, Joseph Stalin’s ascent to power. Kulchytsky, Roman Krutsyk, the Rev. Yuri Mycyk and Vasyl as well as private individuals. It chronicles the Stalin regime’s industrialization and Marochko of Ukraine, as well as former Soviet political The DVD may be purchased on the website www. collectivization campaigns, the destruction of Ukrainian prisoner Lev Lukianenko, who heads an association of Holodomorthemovie.com or via mail order by writing to: Churches and culture, the liquidation of the kulaks, the tar- Holodomor researchers in Ukraine. Holodomor the Movie, 8306 Wilshire Blvd. – No. 947, geting of the intelligentsia, and the gulag system, where They tell the story of how the Holodomor unfolded on Beverly Hills, CA 90211. The cost is $24.99 plus $3.99 for two-thirds of the forced laborers were from Ukraine. the orders of Moscow, how the causes of death were shipping for U.S. orders or $9.99 beyond the U.S. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 9 Boston greets Bishop Gudziak by Chrystyna Balko Slywotzky dent advisor at the new collegium. Both and Peter T. Woloschuk Bishop Gudziak and the Rev. Boyko spoke eloquently and movingly about the impor- BOSTON – The nor’easter that hit New tance of UCU in the history of the Ukrainian England in early November with unexpect- Church and the university’s vision for the ed snow and icy conditions didn’t deter future. guests from attending a reception for Welcoming Bishop Gudziak was a special Bishop Borys Gudziak held on November 7 treat for Boston’s Ukrainian Americans: while at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge, a Harvard University graduate student in the Mass. This venue was selected because the 1980s and early 1990s, he had played an bishop spent almost 10 years of his life active role in the community’s life. He studying and working at the university. received his doctorate in Slavic and Byzantine The reception was hosted by the Greater cultural history from Harvard in 1992. Boston Chapter of the Friends of UCU in Earlier in the day, Bishop Gudziak honor of Bishop Gudziak’s appointment as attended a meeting with the associates of apostolic exarch for Ukrainian Catholics in the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. France, Switzerland and the Benelux coun- This event was organized by Dr. Lubomyr Miroslav Vintoniv tries. It featured a film on the leaders of the Hajda, a longtime friend of Bishop Gudziak. After the pontifical liturgy, at the Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) over The reception at the Faculty Club was House (from left) are: the Rev. Ihor Boyko, Irena Kowal, Ihor Kowal, Tania Vitvitsky, the years and included footage of the open- attended by Bishop Paul P. Chomnycky, the Rev. Yaroslav Nalysnyk, Bishop Borys Gudziak and Alicia Szendiuch. ing of the new residential college (collegi- eparch of Stamford; the Very Rev. R.I. Undaunted by the elements, Msgr. who lived in Kyiv for over 10 years. Among um) and the episcopal ordination of Bishop Archpriest Dr. Yaroslav Nalysnyk, pastor of Golemba used several means of public the featured items were banduras, paint- Gudziak in late August. Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church transportation to attend the reception. ings, embroidered shirts and rushnyky (rit- Over 60 guests greeted the bishop and in Jamaica Plain, Mass.; and the Msgr. The following morning, Bishop Gudziak ual cloths), carved boxes, ceramic art and the Rev. Dr. Ihor Boyko, dean of UCU’s Roman Golemba, pastor of St. Michael concelebrated a pontifical liturgy with books. Philosophy and Theology Faculty and resi- Ukrainian Catholic Church in Woonsocket, Bishop Chomnycky, the Rev. Boyko, the Rt. Mr. Kowal served as master of ceremo- Rev. Philip Raczka, pastor of the nies and auctioneer for the event, and as a Annunciation Melkite Cathedral in Boston, result of his efforts and those of other and the Rev. Nalysnyk at Christ the King chapter members, over $8,000 was raised. Church. Though it was a working day, there Mark and Matt Lieber and Andrew Klokiw was a full choir under the direction of of the Boston College Ukrainian Students choirmaster Ihor Kowal to sing the Society also assisted. responses, as well as 50 parishioners. Local Ukrainian American organizations Following the liturgy, a breakfast reception, have supported the chapter’s fund-raising organized by the Rev. Nalysnyk, Luba efforts, and Boston’s branch of the Ukrainian Nalysnyk and Maria Fedynyshyn Saxe, was American Youth Association (UAYA) has held in the parish center. donated $1,000. While the Greater Boston chapter of the The Rev. Nalysnyk has been very active Friends of UCU is a relatively young organi- in enlisting the participation of the local zation, it has set an ambitious goal of rais- community, and Anastasia Primovich, an ing $100,000 to sponsor a Boston seminar UCU graduate and current student at room at the university. Since beginning its Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, campaign in May 2011, the group has has assisted with fund-raising projects. raised $65,000. Other events planned by the Greater Most recently, on October 6, the chapter Boston chapter of Friends of UCU include a At the Harvard Faculty Club (from left) are: Prof. Roman Szporluk. Bishop Borys held an auction of art objects from the pri- film series and a literary evening with read- Gudziak, Adrian Slywotzky and Prof. Serhii Plokhii. vate collection of Irena and Ihor Kowal, ings by local Ukrainian American authors. Mazurenko Fund of Canada helps Lviv’s Dzherelo Center LVIV – Lawyer Ihor Bardyn of Toronto Ukraine in 1923 and four years later immi- presented an initial award of $50,000 (U.S.) grated to Canada with her family. She lived to the Dzherelo Rehabilitation Center in and studied in Toronto and, after working Lviv on November 26. The funding came for different employers, ran a successful from the Anna Mazurenko Children’s real estate venture with her husband. Health Fund, administered by the Katedra She was also active in the community: she Foundation of which Mr. Bardyn is presi- was a member of the Ukrainian National dent. Federation (UNF) and the Organization of With this award, the Dzherelo Center Ukrainian Women of Canada (OUK) and will be able to provide a much-needed pro- wrote for its magazine Women’s World. gram of nutrition, nutritional education From the mid-1990s, she supported the and counseling for children with special charitable work of the Dzherelo Center. needs and their families in the coming year. The Dzherelo Center provides educa- The late Ms. Mazurenko was born in tional-rehabilitation services for about 150

Children at the Dzherelo Center in Lviv. children and youth with special needs daily Lviv. so that they can develop their potential and The children, parents and staff said they integrate fully into society. were deeply touched by this generous gift The food program for the children of and the demonstration of solidarity which Dzherelo is funded through donations. honors the memory of Anna Mazurenko Therefore, the generous gift from the Anna and her lifelong commitment to her Mazurenko Fund is significant support for Ukrainian heritage. the center. Two of the co-founders of Donations to the Dzherelo center may Dzherelo are Zenia Kushpeta and Oksana be made through the Children Of Kunanets-Swarnyk from Canada, together Chornobyl Canadian Fund, http://www. A volunteer assists a child at the Dzherelo Center. with parents of the Nadiya Association in chornobyl.ca. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51 No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 11

Metropolitan Andrey in the invalid’s chair that was used to carry him around the Metropolitan Andrey among Plast novaky and counselors in Ostodir. Sokil campgrounds. Archival collection focuses on Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and Plast

by Oksana Zakydalsky upbringing. In the second section, 30 documents are TORONTO – As part of the Plast centen- included about the founding, goals and nial celebrations which were celebrated in duties of Plast. The documents show the Ukraine in August 2012, an archival collec- metropolitan’s direct participation in vari- tion “Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and ous Plast initiatives and projects. Plast” (Mytropolyt Andrey Sheptytsky ta The third section contains over 200 pho- Plast) was published in Lviv (in Ukrainian). tographs, which show the development of The 291-page book includes documents pre-war Plast and illustrate the constant and materials which show the cooperation attention paid by Metropolitan Sheptytsky of Metropolitan Sheptytsky with Plast to the life of the Plast scouts. Ukrainian Scouting Organization which was The basic part of the archival documents founded in Lviv in 1911-1912 and devel- and materials included in the collection are oped extensively in pre-war Halychyna. from the Central State Historical Archives The metropolitan supported many of Ukraine, in the city of Lviv, whose direc- aspects of Ukrainian social life: he set up tor is Diana Pelz. On August 20, during orphanages, schools and hospitals; he Plast’s centennial celebrations in Lviv, the founded the National Museum in Lviv; he exhibition “Metropolitan Andrey supported art and artists; and he lavished Sheptytsky and Plast” was opened, featur- much attention on youth and youth organi- ing the original documentation included in zations. the published collection. He was generous in helping to satisfy The editor of the collection was histori- the material needs of Plast. He donated an Mykhailo Perun, director of the charita- part of his lands in the Carpathians for ble foundation Andrey. He worked with the Plast camps – Sokil and Ostodir – and pro- director of the museum-archive of the Plast vided them with woodlands and forests for movement, Olha Svidzinska and Viacheslav building material. The metropolitan funded Stebnytsky. The Chief Plast Executive fund- Cover of the collection: Metropolitan Andrey with his brother, Klementii (right) and travel for Plast members, particularly for the Rev. Tyt Voynarovsky (left) with counselors for the novaky camp (cub scouts) in ed the publication. Orthodox Plast members from Volyn. Pidlute, 1929. The book can be ordered from Koota The large-format publication Ooma bookstore in Toronto by telephone, “Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and first section describes the metropolitan’s pastoral letters in which he presents the 416-762-2112, or e-mail, kootaooma@ Plast” is made up of three sections. The guardianship of Plast and includes three main elements of a moral and patriotic bellnet.ca. The cost is $55 plus shipping.

Bishop Borys... (Continued from page 1) serve. It is important that this space should become a European intellectual center of our Church, where we are to share the faith and hope with all the people of good will,” Patriarch Sviatoslav said. At the conclusion of the ceremony inside Notre Dame, the crowd of Ukrainians gathered outside spontaneously sang the Ukrainian national anthem. The Exarchate of France, the Benelux countries and Switzerland encompasses 20,000 faithful and 16 priests in five countries. It was established in 1960. Pilgrims who arrived in Paris for Bishop Gudziak’s enthronement also had the opportunity to visit Ukrainian sites in and around Paris: the town of Sarcelles, the head- quarters since 1951 of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in Europe; St. Vincent Monastery in Senlis, founded by Queen Anna Yaroslavna of France, a daughter of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise (978-1054) of Kyivan-Rus’, as well as a monument to Anna Yaroslavna that was presented in 2005 by Ukraine to France; and the gravesite of Symon Petliura (1879-1926), president of the Directory of the Ukrainian National Republic, at Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris. For more photos from the enthronement ceremony, readers may log on to http://risu.org.ua/ua/index/exclu- Mariana Karapinka via RISU sive/reportage/50513/ and click on the links at the bot- Ukrainians gathered outside Notre Dame Cathedral sing the Ukrainian national anthem after the enthronement of tom of the story. Bishop Borys Gudziak was completed. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51

uocofusa.org facebook.com/stmichaeluoc Damage sustained from fire, smoke and water on November 21 at St. Michael A temporary icon screen erected by parishioners in the church’s hall, where services Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Woonsocket, R.I. are held while the church undergoes repairs.

State Fire Marshal Jack Chartier said the ting holes for ventilation of the fire and get- website www.stmichaeluoc.org. Woonsocket... fire was determined to be an accident, with ting at the blaze. The Consistory of the Ukrainian damage from water and smoke sustained Readers may view the progress on the Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. has set up a (Continued from page 1) to the entire church, but centered in a ser- church’s YouTube channel – www.youtube. fund for the church. Contributions may be incense they used that wasn’t properly dis- vice room, located adjacent to the sanctu- com/user/stmichaelUOCRI, on the sent to: Holy Archangel Michael Parish Aid posed of after,” said Woonsocket Fire Capt. ary, where the fire started. The church’s church’s facebook page at www.facebook. Fund, Consistory UOC of USA, P.O. Box 495, Michael Morin, in speaking with WPRI News. slate roof prevented firefighters from cut- com/StMichaelUOC or on the church’s South Bound Brook, N.J. 08880.

integration into Euro-Atlantic structures,” Turning... Secretary Rice said. “And in that regard, I (Continued from page 6) want to assure you that the declaration at [the NATO summit in] Bucharest which Teaching and Learning Program, and the foresees that Ukraine will be a member of Open World Program. Other exchanges NATO when it can meet those standards is included cooperation in higher education very much at the center of our policy.” and scientific research, as well as the pro- “This is a very important document motion and increased public awareness of because it summarizes our efforts during the Holodomor. Ukraine also welcomed the the past year, but it also has a very impor- establishment of a U.S. diplomatic presence tant dimension for our future,” said Minister (American Presence Post) in Symferopol. Ohryzko. “…I would like to thank my col- The charter was a statement of intent on league for all her work during this past year the part of the U.S. to intensify its engage- and wish her all the best, much success.” ment with Ukraine and emphasized its continued commitment to support engage- Source: “For the Record: United States- ment between Ukraine and NATO. Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership,” “The United State supports Ukraine’s The Ukrainian Weekly, December 28, 2008.

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posals from the president. The recommen- Church – Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) placed on an international wanted list and NEWSBRIEFS dations mainly concerned a guarantee of the considered the ramifications of the bill. arrested in Italy. However, an Italian court right to refuse to receive biometric pass- According to the UOC-MP website, the ses- refused to extradite the oppositionist to (Continued from page 2) ports due to religious beliefs. (Ukrinform) sion participants noted that the law directly Ukraine. (Ukrinform) concerns the Orthodox Christian creed in its introduction of electronic passports for Churches were against new passports Moscow has blacklist of U.S. citizens Ukrainian citizens as of January 1, 2013. anthropological, ethical and eschatological dimensions. The participants came to the Passports will be issued, starting from birth, LVIV – The Law “On the Unified State MOSCOW – The Russian Foreign Ministry conclusion that the recognition of the sys- regardless of age, for every 10 years. Demographic Register and Documents has drafted a blacklist of U.S. citizens tem of biometric identification as the basis Domestic passports will be produced in the Confirming Ukrainian Citizenship, Moscow suspects of violating human rights, of social relations is a radical restriction of form of contactless electronic cards and for- Identifying the Person or Their Social State Duma International Affairs Committee human freedom and that being part of this eign passports will be in the form of books, Status,” which was passed by the Verkhovna Chairman Alexei Pushkov said in an inter- Rada on October 2, was disputed by the system is a challenge to the Christian con- with a contactless electronic data carrier. view with the Russian News Service radio Churches and public figures. The law came science and is spiritually understood as giv- on December 7. “In fact, the Foreign Ministry These passports will consist of a soft cover, into effect on December 6. The Holy Synod ing up one’s personality and freedom given has a classified list, same as the U.S. 32 pages and a data page. The passport will of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyivan by God. The leaders of the UOC-MP, Department of State. It is not long thus far. It include the name of the state, the name of Patriarch on October 22 called on Ukraine’s Metropolitan Volodymyr Sabodan, urged includes citizens we suspect of violations of the document, the full name of the person, president to veto the bill. According to the President Viktor Yanukovych to veto the law. human rights and who are barred from the holder’s gender, nationality, date of birth, bishops, the law violates basic human rights (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) Russia,” he said. Ninety-two U.S. senators place of birth, a digital image and signature (including the right to private life and pro- voted for the Magnitsky Act on December 6. Yefremov heads PRU faction in Rada of the person, a unique number in the regis- tection from illegal interference in it) and The document imposes visa and financial ter, the number of the document, the date of presents a potential threat of criminal influ- KYIV – Oleksander Yefremov became restrictions on Russian officials the United the document’s expiry, the date of issue of ence on people through illegal use of the reg- head of the parliamentary faction of the Party States suspects of being involved in the the document, and the name of the agency ister’s data, the website of UOC-KP reported. of Regions of Ukraine (PRU) in the death of the Hermitage Capital lawyer at a that issued the document. As reported, on On October 18 a working session of the Verkhovna Rada of the seventh convocation. detention facility three years ago. Russian November 20, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Committee on Bioethics and Ethical Matters This decision was made at a meeting of this Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that a new law on biometric passports with pro- of the Holy Synod of the Ukrainian Orthodox faction held at the cinema center Zoriany on Russia would deny entry to U.S. violators of December 11. His candidacy was proposed human rights. (Interfax-Ukraine) by PRU Chairman Mykola Azarov and was Kuzmin says U.S. planned to arrest him unanimously approved by newly elected national deputies. (Ukrinform) KYIV – First Deputy Procurator General Renat Kuzmin of Ukraine said on December Lytvyn opens new Rada session TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 10 that there was a plan to arrest him in the or e-mail [email protected] KYIV – Volodymyr Lytvyn opened the United States. In a letter to U.S. President first session of the Verkhovna Rada of Barack Obama, he wrote: “There is an elabo- SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Ukraine of the seventh convocation. The ses- rated plan by the U.S. Department of Justice, sion is being attended by acting Prime initiated by some American and Ukrainian Minister Mykola Azarov and government politicians, to counteract and eliminate the members, as well as former Ukrainian case of Yevhen Shcherban’s murder... The ini- President Leonid Kravchuk, the chairman tiators of the plan presumed to provoke my and judges of the Constitutional Court of arrest on the territory of the United States, Ukraine, the procurator general, the based on specially fabricated indictments.” Parliament’s human rights commissioner, He said that an objective of this plan was to the head of the Higher Administrative Court, prevent the Ukrainian Procurator General’s the governor of the National Bank of Office (PGO) from bringing charges against Ukraine, the head of the State Property former Ukrainian Prime Ministers Yulia Fund, the chief of the Security Service of Tymoshenko and Pavlo Lazarenko as part of Ukraine, the head of the Higher Council of this case. Mr. Kuzmin said that a former Justice, as well as national deputies of previ- employee of President Leonid Kuchma’s СТЕФАН ВЕЛЬГАШ security staff, Mykola Melnychenko, who has Ліцензований Продавець ous convocations, diplomats, representa- Страхування Життя tives of religious confessions and numerous recently returned from the United States to STEPHAN J. WELHASCH reporters. (Ukrinform) Ukraine, had informed investigators from Licensed Life Insurance Agent the PGO about such a plan. “Mykola Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. PRU wants Rybak as Rada chair Melnychenko was to become a participant in this international provocation... They want- 548 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 KYIV – The Party of Regions of Ukraine ed to incriminate me that in the United Tel.: 908-508-1728 • Fax: (973) 292-0900 (PRU), at a closed meeting held at the States I allegedly obliged witness Mykola e-mail: [email protected] Zoriany Cinema on December 11, decided to Melnychenko to give evidence in the murder approve PRU Deputy Chairman Volodymyr case to investigators from the Procurator Rybak as a candidate for the post of the General’s Office. Thus, the initiators of the MERCHANDISE Verkhovna Rada chairman, ZN.UA reported, plan intended to pressure Ukrainian author- citing a source in the party. As reported, the ities to terminate the investigation of not first meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of the I wish to purchase only the case of Yevhen Shcherban’s murder, seventh convocation will be held on but also other crimes, of which Ms. paintings Wednesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. The Tymoshenko is accused,” reads the letter. Mr. of old Ukrainian artists for my vote on the parliament chairman was Kuzmin named persons who he said had expected to be held on the first day of the private collection. “lobbied for the adoption of Resolution No. new Parliament’s work, December 12. Mr. Payment by arrangament. 466 by the U.S. Senate in 2012, with the aim Rybak is a founder of the Party of Regions. In of intimidating the Ukrainian authorities and Tel.: 312-206-8476 the parliamentary elections in 2012, he forcing the Ukrainian Procurator General’s Mykhail served as deputy head of the party’s elector- Office to terminate the investigation of the al headquarters. In the new Verkhovna murder case, in which Yulia Tymoshenko is Rada, he is the head of the group distributing involved.” In addition, Mr. Kuzmin said that HELP WANTED committee assignments. (Ukrinform) on October 19 U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Avakov returns with deputy’s immunity John Tefft informed him about the cancella- We are seeking a babysitter tion of his five-year multiple-entry visa to for our 3 year old son in Bayside, NY. KYIV – On the eve of the return to Ukraine the United States “without providing any Must speak Ukrainian fluently. Preferably of the ex-chairman of the Kharkiv Regional further explanations.” He asked the U.S. pres- owns a car. Two days per week - Wednes- State Administration, Arsen Avakov, the ident to make “an objective assessment of day and Thursday. No. of days to increase Chervonozavodsky District Court of the city the actions of U.S. officials involved in the in December. Tel. 646-763-0045. of Kharkiv cancelled an order for his arrest, organization of provocations against me.” the press service of the Kharkiv regional Mr. Kuzmin also asked President Obama to Assembly Worker Opening for full time (40 public prosecutor’s office reported on provide assistance in obtaining evidence hrs/wk) assembler with mechanical ability and December 10. The press service said there from witnesses in the Shcherban murder experience with motors, pumps or compres- are no grounds for Mr. Avakov’s detention of case, Mr. Lazarenko and Petro Kyrychenko, sors. Should be able to read drawings and Avakov at this time. Mr. Avakov, the chair- who are in the United States. (Ukrinform) confirm tolerances. Must speak English. Occa- man of the All-Ukrainian Association sional local travel. Fax resume: (201)569-1696 Tefft: U.S. did not plan to arrest Kuzmin Competitive salary and medical benefits. Batkivshchyna, returned to Ukraine on December 11. He was elected a national KYIV – U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of the seventh Run your advertisement here, Tefft has confirmed the cancelation of a five- convocation on the opposition list. In year multiple-entry U.S. visa for Ukrainian in The Ukrainian Weekly’s CLASSIFIEDS section. January of this year, criminal proceedings were instituted against Mr. Avakov. He was (Continued on page 15) No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 15

Hanover, where he met with Chancellor United Kingdom (6.9 percent) and France and regional levels, positive demographic NEWSBRIEFS Angela Merkel, the German newspaper Bild (6.2 percent). (Ukrinform) dynamics have developed in recent years,” reported on December 5. The world boxing Ms. Bohatyriova said. According to the min- (Continued from page 14) champion-tunred-political leader was an Positive demographic dynamics cited ister, for the first nine months of 2012, a First Deputy Procurator General Renat unexpected guest at the CDU congress. KYIV – There have been positive demo- total of 18,500 children more were born in Kuzmin, however, he said that the United According to Bild, this is not the first time Mr. graphic dynamics in Ukraine in recent years. Ukraine than in the same period last year. At States had no plans to arrest the official. Klitschko participated in the congress of In particular, the natural decline in popula- the same time, the infant mortality rate remains a significant problem, although Speaking with reporters on December 10 German conservatives. At the congress Mr. tion has halved, and the birth rate has some changes were seen here, too. Thus, for at a meeting of the U.S. Ambassador’s Klitschko discussed the current political sit- increased to 11 percent, Vice Prime Minister the first nine months of this year, there were Forum in Kyiv, he said, “I can confirm that uation in Ukraine personally with and Minister of Health Raisa Bohatyriova 8.6 fatal cases per 1,000 births, as compared his [Kuzmin’s] visa was canceled. However, Chancellor Merkel, who was elected for the told a national conference on children’s to 9.1 for the same period in 2011. By 2015, there were no plans to arrest him.” At the seventh time to chair the CDU. “We share rights on December 4. “As a result of the con- this figure should be reduced by two-thirds, same time, the U.S. ambassador declined to concern about the political developments in sistent implementation of measures of social Ms. Bohatyriova said. (Ukrinform) mention the reasons for the cancelation of Ukraine,” CDU General Secretary Hermann and demographic policies on the national the official’s visa. “Mr. Kuzmin knows the Groehe told Bild. He added that German con- reason why he was denied his visa, but I servatives want to support Mr. Klitschko’s cannot disclose it publicly because of the political activities in Ukraine as they have severity of U.S. laws that do not allow similar ideals. (Ukrinform) Natalia Bilonok Lysyj revealing these principles,” Ambassador EU on issue of “selective justice” age 77, unexpectedly departed her beloved family on Tefft said. When asked whether Mr. December 5, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Natalia was born in Kuzmin’s visa could be renewed, Mr. Tefft KYIV – The European Union expects said that Ukraine’s first deputy procurator Ukrainian authorities to take steps to pre- Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, immigrating to the United States general may apply to the Consular Section vent the use of “selective justice.” This is stip- in 1947. She was a graduate of California State University of the U.S. Embassy with such a request ulated in the conclusions of the EU Foreign Northridge, with a Bachelors of Arts and that his requests would be considered. Affairs Council, which were approved at a in English and a minor in Russian. She (Ukrinform) meeting in Brussels on December 10. “The donated many hours to the Austin council expects the authorities to address Yulia as presidential candidate the cases of politically motivated convictions League of Women Voters and the without delay, as well as to take further steps American Association of University KYIV – Ukraine’s United Opposition Women. Natalia was a full time Batkivshchyna party has announced that to reform the judiciary to prevent any recur- jailed former Prime Minister Yulia rence,” the foreign ministers of EU member grandmother to her two grandchildren, Tymoshenko will be its presidential candi- countries said. The council reiterated its Tristan and Tasha Anslyn. She worked date. Batkivshchyna’s Arseniy Yatsenyuk “strong concern regarding the politically part time for ER Risk Services, a company told journalists in Kyiv on December 7 that motivated convictions of members of the owned by her daughter Roxanna. he hopes the European Court of Human former government after trials which did Rights in Strasbourg, France, will make “the not respect international standards.” Natalia leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Ihor Lysyj, her daughter right decision” and exonerate Ms. (Ukrinform) Roxanna and son-in-law Dr. Eric Anslyn, as well as her son Oleg and Tymoshenko before the 2015 presidential Poland supports visa-free regime daughter-in-law Dr. Teri Suzuki. She will be greatly missed by her family, election. She is currently in prison serving a and all those that cherished her generosity and compassion. seven-year sentence after being convicted in KYIV – Poland called for introducing a October 2011 for abuse of office during her visa-free regime between the European Panakhyda will be held at graveside on January 13, 2013, at 12:00 term as prime minister. Ms. Tymoshenko Union and Ukraine despite a variety of prob- pm, presided by Father Yuri Siwko at St. Andrew Memorial Church, Main still faces charges that she evaded millions of lems in this country, Deputy Minister of U.S. dollars in taxes in connection with a pri- Foreign Affairs of Poland Katarzyna Street, South Bound Brook, NJ, 08880. Tel.: (732) 356-0090. vate energy company she headed during the Pelczynska-Nalecz said in Warsaw during 1990s. The opposition leader says she is a the Polish-German-Ukrainian forum on victim of a political vendetta by President Ukraine. “Poland clearly notes in the EU that, Viktor Yanukovych, who defeated her in the despite the situation in different areas, it is 2010 presidential election. (RFE/RL) necessary to introduce visa-free regime for With deepest sorrow we announce that Ukrainian citizens. This is a policy for the on November 24, 2012, at the age of 89, our dearest German media: Yulia ‘buys’ journalists people,” she said, according to December 7 Mother, Baba, Aunt, Great Aunt, and Cousin KYIV – According to November 29 news news reports. The diplomat stressed that reports, former Ukrainian Prime Minister opening the EU eastern border for Ukrainian Anna Kadylak, Yulia Tymoshenko, whose arrest and seven- citizens is “the best way toward rapproche- year sentence are being still discussed in ment between Ukraine and the EU.” née Goboscz (Ukrinform) Europe, created her own reputation through passed into God’s eternity the “financed” services of Western journal- Kyiv has highest average salary ists. The German daily Berliner Tageszeitung She was born on October 10, 1923 in Reped, Sanok, Lemkivshchyna. published an article on the scandal over the KYIV – In October the average salary of hiring of a British PR company to work for one full-time employee of Kyiv was 4,600 She was a member of UNWLA Branch 1, ODLWU (OOL) Branch 1. Batkivshchyna. Moreover, the link between hrv, which is 13.5 percent higher than in the She was a parishioner of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church the party and the foreigners, whose services same period last year, the State Statistics in New York City, and had been an active member of the pirohy were illegally financed through offshore Service of Ukraine reported at the end of ladies. companies, was Ms. Tymoshenko’s close ally November. During the month of October, the Hryhoriy Nemyria. In this context, the publi- highest salaries were received by staffers in The Parastas was held on November 28, 2012, at the Union cation analyzed the summer surge of critical Kyiv – 4,688 hrv; the Donetsk region – 3,622 Funeral Home, Union, NJ. Funeral Service was held on November articles in the European press about the hrv; and the Dnipropetrovsk region - 3,208 29, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Tymoshenko case, violations of the freedom hrv. The lowest salaries were in the Ternopil Newark, NJ. Burial was at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox of speech and other “sins” of Ukraine. These (2,266 hrv) and Chernihiv (2,370 hrv) reports affected the reputation of Ukraine regions. The average salary in Ukraine in Cemetery, South Bound Brook, NJ and contained calls to boycott the 2012 October amounted to 3,110 hrv, which is 1.5 European soccer championship in Ukraine. percent more than in the previous month. 40 Day Services will be held: “Half of Europe, including Germany, was hys- According to the State Statistics Service, the Saturday January 5, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. terically shouting to boycott the Euro 2012,” highest wages in October were recorded in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church the Berliner Tageszeitung noted. The news- the field of air transport (an average of paper attributed the abundance of articles 10,420 hrv), and the lowest were in the fish- 30 East 7 Street, New York, NY 10003 on Ms. Tymoshenko to direct collaboration ing industry (1,672 hrv), forestry (2,192 Saturday January 12, 2013, at 7:45 a.m. between her party and the company Ridge hrv) and health care (2,215 hrv). Consulting of the United Kingdom. Ridge (Ukrinform) St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Consulting’s strategic communications con- 719 Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ sultant Neil Pattie confirmed that he had $1 B in foreign investment in Odesa personally worked in a PR capacity for the KYIV – As of the beginning of October, the In deep sorrow: Batkivshchyna Party until October 2011. total amount of foreign direct investment in Daughter: Mary Anna with husband Myron Kleban Berliner Tageszeitung said that Mr. Nemyria Odesa’s economy was about $911 million, Grandchildren: Mary Kleban had declined to comment on the matter. the main department of statistics in Odesa Peter Kleban (Ukrinform) region said at the end of November. Among Niece: Maria Lyszyk and family Merkel, Klitschko talk about Ukraine the world leaders by foreign direct invest- ment in the economy of the city of Odesa Extended family and friends in the US, Canada and Ukraine KYIV – UDAR party leader Vitali Klitschko were: Cyprus (24.8 percent of the total direct attended the 25th Congress of the German investment in the city), the Netherlands (17.9 Vichnaya Pamyat! Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in percent), the United States (7.9 percent), the 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51 No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 17 Ukrainians in Argentina and the Famine of 1932-1933 in Soviet Ukraine

by Serge Cipko Ukrayinske Slovo also presented the option of having them sent to its editorial office. In their book about the Ukrainian diaspora in North In July 1933, Ukrayinske Slovo informed that 3,000 refu- America and the Holodomor (“Holodomor 1932-1933 rr. v gees had crossed into Romania over the past two years. But traversing the border evidently did not guarantee sur- Chernivtsi: Nashi knyhy, 2010), Olena Kovalchuk and vival. The newspaper Besarabske Slovo (No. 2965) was TamaraUSRR i Marusyk Ukrayinska wrote Diaspora that as Pivnichnoїsoon as Ukrainians Ameryky.” in quoted about refugees being sent back to the USSR and the Canada and the United States learned about the wide- case of a refugee who chose suicide over return. spread starvation in Soviet Ukraine, they sounded the In September of that year Ukrayinske Slovo published a alarm. letter that the Prosvita Society had received from the Members of the burgeoning but smaller Ukrainian com- Ukrainian Relief Committee in Romania. The committee munities in South America were no less concerned about expressed gratitude for the French francs that Mr. A. the reports of Famine that they were receiving. Palamarchuk had collected among Ukrainians in Berisso (a By the turn of 1933, the Ukrainian community in suburb of La Plata, the capital of the province of Buenos Argentina was probably around 80,000 strong. Most of its Aires). The letter went on to say that Ukrainians in members traced their roots to districts in western Ukraine. Argentina undoubtedly received newspapers from Lviv Among the remainder who came from the eastern territo- and were informed about what was happening in Soviet ries, where the Famine was raging, was a group of veterans Ukraine. of the army of the Ukrainian National Republic (UNR). “She [Ukraine] is dying of starvation,” the committee The community in Argentina was split between those said, and relief was necessary. But this was difficult, it con- who were sympathetic to the Soviet regime and those who tinued, because “the Bolshevik regime” claimed that there were not. Belonging to the latter group were members of was no major Famine and wanted “to deliberately destroy the Prosvita Society, an organization that was founded in the Ukrainian population.” The letter then noted that peo- 1924 and which published a weekly, Ukrayinske Slovo ple who had fled were being returned from Poland and (Ukrainian word), from 1928. Romania because local organizations could not provide for A review of Ukrayinske Slovo for 1932-1933 shows that all the refugees. The Committee ended its letter by it gave considerable coverage to the Famine. That there expressing the hope that Ukrainians in Argentina would were barriers to any effective relief efforts was a source of not desist from relief action and by reassuring them that it frustration expressed in the periodical. The charge of a would be fine to send funds in Argentine currency, if that pro-Soviet periodical that the “Famine is not in Ukraine, proved easier. the Famine is in Ukrayinske Slovo” could only have added The October 1, 1933, issue of Ukrayinske Slovo con- to the sense of frustration. tained an article on the front page titled “Tragedy on the Among the reports that the periodical received were Dnister.” It was written by the artist and UNR veteran ones about attempted crossings of the Soviet-Romanian Viktor Tsymbal, who was born in a village near Kyiv and border. Ukrayinske Slovo paid close attention to such sto- had come to Argentina from Czechoslovakia in 1928. ries and summoned the community to action. In its issue of Tsymbal wrote that “hunger and pestilence” constituted February 19, 1933, the periodical published an article by the “new Bolshevik ‘weapon’” against Ukraine. the Ukrainian Relief Committee in Bucharest (“Comitetul People were fleeing to the Dnister River with the hope Ukranian”), which appealed for funds to assist refugees in of reaching the Romanian side of the Soviet-Romanian Viktor Tsymbal’s painting “Rik 1933,” from the book Romania. frontier and thereby saving themselves, he said. But the “Viktor Tsymbal: Maliar i Hrafik” (New York: Besides donations, the Committee in Romania provided number who managed to escape was small, Tsymbal con- Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S., other examples of ways to help. An organization in good tinued, and those who did succeed faced another danger – 1972, Sviatoslav Hordynsky, editor), p. 33. The painting standing could ask the local government to accept a certain their deportation back to the USSR. He went on to assert is now at the Ukrainian Historical and Educational number of refugees and help secure jobs for these or to that the governments of neighboring countries had no spe- Center of New Jersey in South Bound Brook, N.J. take them under their care with the assistance of charities cial measures in place to address the problem, while the Refugees from Greater Ukraine” and to send collected and other organizations. While donations could be sent humanists were closing their eyes and ears so as not to see funds to the editorial office of Ukrayinske Slovo. directly to the address in Bucharest provided in the article, and hear the “unpleasant ‘incident.’ ” Two weeks later the weekly published a letter by Vasyl There was only one way to rescue the refugees, Tsymbal Bohun. He was able to collect 10 Argentine pesos for the Dr. Serge Cipko is the coordinator of the Ukrainian stressed, and that was for Ukrainians abroad to act them- selves. “We are poor and the majority of us [here in purpose of helping the refugees, and submitted the names Diaspora Studies Initiative, Kule Ukrainian Canadian Argentina] are unemployed,” he wrote. But surely, Tsymbal – and nationalities – of the donors. Two of the donors were Studies Center, CIUS. He is the author of “Ukrainians in said, 10 cents could be spared by even the poorest. Over identified as Spaniards, two as Argentines, two as Argentina, 1897-1950: The Making of a Community” there that money, he assured, could go far in helping to res- Ukrainians (including himself) and one as Italian. Funds (Edmonton: CIUS Press, 2011). He currently is working on a cue a life. Tsymbal urged Ukrainians in Argentina, wherev- could be collected from groups besides Ukrainians, Bohun book about Canadian responses to the Famine of 1932- er they were in the country, to form a “Committee to Aid said, because they also were reading the newspapers and 1933. the “tragedy on the Dnister” was no secret. That same issue of Ukrayinske Slovo revealed that another 19 pesos for the Ukrainian refugees from Greater Ukraine had been collected among Ukrainian workers of the Astra company. The funds also flowed from the Ukrainian community in neighboring Uruguay. A letter from Montevideo with the names of 15 individuals who had contributed six Uruguay pesos was published on November 5, 1933. Still more names of donors were published in subsequent issues of the periodical. At the close of the year, the periodical warned that a worse Famine was expected to occur the next spring. It appealed to readers to continue making contributions. Accompanying the appeal was a sketch bearing the title

“Hungry people in Greater Ukraine.” It is quite conceivable that“Х-Л-І-Б-А!!” the drawing (“B-R-E-A-D!!”) was produced and by Tsymbal.which bore the caption It is more certain that around this time Tsymbal was working on a major painting about the Famine. He had just completed the painting, “Cataclysm,” which, Ukrayinske Slovo reported (in April 1933) with pride, was planned to be exhibited in the Ukrainian Pavilion at the Chicago World Fair. Tsymbal’s painting on the Famine was titled “Rik 1933” (“The Year 1933”). According to Sviatoslav Hordynsky, edi- tor, “Viktor Tsymbal: Maliar i Hrafik” (Viktor Tsymbal: Painter and Graphic Artist, New York: Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S., 1972), it measured 60 by The front pages of Ukrayinske Slovo pertaining to its issues of October 1, A picture of Viktor Tsymbal, as pub- 42 inches. Along with other paintings Tsymbal created, 1933, and December 31, 1933, with illustrations (probably by Viktor lished in Ukrainske Slovo (Buenos “Rik 1933” was exhibited in the Galería Müller of Buenos Tsymbal). Aires), April 30, 1933, p.1. Aires in 1936. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51 Western Canadian universities connecting with Ukraine SASKATOON, Saskatchewan – On the ini- include the Kyiv National University of Life tiative of the Canada Ukraine Center Inc. and Environmental Sciences, the Lviv based in Saskatoon, five western Canadian National Agrarian University, the Sumy universities from Alberta, Saskatchewan National Agrarian University, the and Manitoba are engaging in collaboration Dnipropetrovsk State Agrarian University in agriculture, energy and health sciences and the Kharkiv National Technical with a number of Ukrainian universities University in Agriculture. located in both western and eastern Following a mission to Ukraine in Ukraine. February 2012 by the Prairie Agriculture The universities of Alberta, Universities in Ukraine Consortium, in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as September 2012 an assistant professor of Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, food processing from the Kharkiv National have established the Prairie Agriculture Technical University of Agriculture received Universities in Ukraine Consortium and are a one-year post-doctoral fellowship at the actively developing collaborative agree- College of Agriculture and Bioresources at ments that will feature student and faculty the University of Saskatchewan. exchanges, joint research and professional The University of Regina has conducted development. an internship program with the Ivano- The Ukrainian universities involved Frankivsk National University of Oil and Participants of the Interprovincial Symposium on Health Projects in Ukraine held at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, on October 31. Gas for the past 11 years. On the average Ottawa and the World Health Organization four to five students from the Ivano- representative in Kyiv, Ukraine via webx. A Frankivsk National University majoring in number of potential areas of collaboration engineering, environmental sciences and with Ukraine were discussed, particularly business studies spend three months in in tuberculosis, asthma and hypertension. Regina working with organizations such as In addition the University of Manitoba is SaskPower, the Petroleum Technical conducting a pilot study, funded by UNICEF, Research Center and Prairie Adaptive in the city of Zaphorizhia, Ukraine, on HIV/ Research Collaboration. A number of the AIDS prevention among the adolescent and students from Ukraine have returned, after youth population. the completion of their internship at the The Canada-Ukraine Center Inc. (CUC) is University of Regina, to the U of R for grad- working with the above Canadian and uate studies. Ukrainian universities in an organizational On October 31, 2012, the University of and coordinating role. In addition, the CUC Saskatchewan hosted an Interprovincial has undertaken other projects in interna- Symposium on Health Projects with tional business and is assisting the city of Ukraine. Participants included representa- Lviv in obtaining UNESCO heritage status tives from the University of Alberta, the and identifying Ukrainian-developed tech- Participants at a meeting of representatives of Canadian and Ukrainian agriculture University of Saskatchewan, Grant nologies suitable for commercialization in universities held at the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv on February 9. MacEwan University, the University of Canada.

2010, the Appellate Court of Kyiv deliberat- in accordance with Article 6 (8.1) of the of civilization and of progress.” 80th anniversary... ed and issued a decision concerning a crimi- Criminal Code of Procedure, further prose- During the 75th anniversary commemo- nal case filed by the Security Service of cution against them was moot. rative events of the Holodomor-Genocide in (Continued from page 8) Ukraine per (Article I (1) Criminal Code of In accordance with the documents sub- Ukraine (1932-1933) governments of six- ments of the Genocide Convention. This Procedure) charging Stalin, Molotov, mitted to the Court of Appeals, it was deter- teen countries adopted resolutions recog- additional evidence, together with recogni- Kaganovich, Postyshev, Kossior, Chubar and mined that “the cumulative losses of Ukraine nizing Holodomor as genocide. tion of the fact that the Genocide Convention Khatevych with genocide in Ukraine in amounted to 10,063,000 Ukrainians Also, the government of Ukraine turned does apply retroactively, points to a finding 1932-1933. (approximately 4 million dead and 6 million to the United Nations for support request- that the Famine was, in fact, genocide. The court ruled that the mass extermina- unborn) as a result of the Holodomor- ing a resolution to designate the Famine- For the executive branch of the govern- tion by famine of millions of Ukrainians, Genocide committed in 1932-1933.” Holodomor as genocide. The U.N. unfortu- ment of Ukraine, the National Commission orchestrated by the Soviet totalitarian Finally, as articulated by Raphael nately, for one reason or another, probably for Strengthening Democracy and the Rule regime, in fact, was genocide in accordance Lemkin, the leading advocate of the objections at the Security Council, failed to of Law on May 16, 2008, adopted at the with the U.N. Convention on the Prevention Genocide Convention of 1948, “[t]his was schedule a debate on this matter. In view of 14th plenary session of the commission, a and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide not simply a case of mass murder. It is a the 80th anniversary of this tragedy, it is conclusion regarding the juridical charac- (1948), and the U.N. Convention of Non- case of genocide, of the destruction, not of extremely important, however, that the cur- terization of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 Applicability of Statutory Limitations to individuals only, but of a culture and a rent Ukrainian government persist with its in Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity nation. Were it possible to do this even efforts for such a recognition at the United people in relation to the definition formu- (1968). The Ukrainian SSR had ratified this without suffering, we would still be driven Nations. The crimes against humanity by lated by the U.N. Convention on the convention on March 23, 1969. to condemn it, for the family of minds, the the Soviet Communist regime must be con- Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of The individuals charged were found unity of ideas, of language and of customs demned, adherence to international cove- Genocide in 1948. guilty of the crime of genocide, however, that form what we call a nation constitutes nants must be preserved and tribute paid to As for the judicial branch, on January 13, since they were all deceased and therefore, one of the most important of all our means the millions of victims.

PAID ADVERTISEMENT No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 19 Spartanky sorority holds annual meeting by Christa Kozak SLOATSBURG, N.Y. – A group of senior members of the Spartanky sorority of Plast gathered on October 19-20 on the picturesque grounds of St. Mary’s Villa in Sloatsburg, N.Y., for their annual meeting. Members from the New Jersey, New England, and Philadelphia chapters were pres- ent, along with some who travelled from as far away as Vermont, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The 35 Spartanky members started their meeting with an induction ceremony of new members on Friday eve- ning. This was followed by a social evening, with a beauti- ful slide show of Ukraine, prepared by the members who were lucky enough to travel to travel to Ukraine in August to participate in the Jubiliee International Plast Jamboree, which marked the 100-year anniversary of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. As the projector was put away, the guitars came out and everyone enthusiastically sang Plast songs into the wee hours of the morning. The members got down to work early on Saturday morning, as there was much to be discussed. Each Spartanka is on at least one committee and has an oppor- tunity to contribute to the work of the sorority. All of the heads of committees reported on the work accomplished in 2012. The members then finalized their project plan for the upcoming Plast year. This included once again running the Members of the Spartanky sorority of Plast at their annual meeting. ever-popular “Pochatkoviy Tabir” – a specialized one-week camp for the youngest scouts, or “novaky” (6-7-year-olds), Each chapter discussed its individual plans, including a Vira Myskiw, treasurer; Theresa Kuritza, recording secre- and also leading activities to allow the older scouts, or winter skiing/snowboarding/skating trip and tary; and Christa Kozak, press secretary; were elected to “yunaky” (11-18-year-olds) to earn their physical fitness “Andriyivskyi Vechir,” among others. lead the Spartanky. badge during summer camps at the Vovcha Tropa camp- The focus then turned to the election of new officers. The meeting concluded with a group photo, and best ground in East Chatham, N.Y. Marusia Kolodij, president; Irtsia Zwarych, vice-president; wishes for safe travels back home.

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mendous upside in his game, a really solid added three goals and nine assists in 21 Five Ukrainians selected at 2012 NHL draft person and to get him where we picked, we playoff games as the Oil Barons went all the feel very fortunate.” way to the finals before losing to the The influx of young Ukrainian hockey Calgary Flames in 2005 and Michael a Selected in the third round (70th over- Brooks Bandits. professionals continues to grow each year sixth-round selection of the Los Angeles all), Kosmachuk, 18, played in 67 games Parayko was the fourth player picked by with the best high school, college and Kings in 2009. with the Guelph Storm of the OHL last sea- the Blues – one of four defensemen the junior players hoping to take the next step For the past two seasons Adam played son. He scored 59 points (30G, 29A) along organization tapped in the draft. The young in their careers. This is especially true with for the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie with 110 penalty minutes. He more than man of Ukrainian descent was a 2011- second and third generations of Ukrainian Otters, where he combined for three goals doubled his point production from his 2012 member of Team Canada West that Canadians. At the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and 30 assists. Not an offensive defense- rookie season when in 68 games with won the gold medal at the World Junior A held in Pittsburgh on June 22-23, five man, he has the ability to contribute from Guelph he had 21 points (6G, 15A) mainly Challenge (WJAC), an annual under-20 youngsters of Ukrainian descent were the blueline. In his second junior year he due to his mindset of enjoying each international tournament. selected by NHL organizations. They scored seven more points in 21 fewer moment, having fun, rather than bowing to ranged from second-round pick Mitch games. (He suffered a wrist injury.) His pressure. He spent much time on the Flames draft Moroz (32nd overall) by the Edmonton greatest offensive asset is his strong first power play and utilized his speed and Albertan Kulak Oilers to Brett Kulak in the fourth round pass out of his zone, allowing his team to stick-handling ability to score goals. Brett Kulak grew up outside of (105th overall) by the Calgary Flames. get out of its end of the ice and into the Kosmachuk credits his strong work Edmonton, played his junior hockey in Following is a peek at these future NHL attack. ethic to his father, Tim, who owns a janito- Vancouver, and is now a member of the hopefuls. His main skill-set is defense. Adam is a rial company. Tim worked nights through- Calgary Flames. The irony was not lost on big (6-foot-2, 210-pounds), mean, stay-at- out most of Scott’s childhood and made Calgary’s fourth-round pick, the 105th Oil King Moroz home defenseman. He loves to block shots sure to teach the value of hard work on and selection in the 2012 NHL Draft. now an Oiler and his hulking size makes things challeng- off the ice. His two brothers helped tough- “I know, I know,” Kulak laughed in a tele- The Edmonton Oil Kings enjoyed a ban- ing for opposing offensive players. He plays en him up in games on their backyard rink. phone interview with Calgaryflames.com. ner NHL draft. Three of the top 32 players a ton of minutes and has the confidence of Mother Wendy was the one to drive the “I’ve grown up an Edmonton fan for sure, selected were from the WHL Champions. his coach to be on the ice in pressure situa- boys to their games and practices when her but I right away converted to a Flames fan As elated as Mitch Moroz was for the sake tions. Pelech is rock-solid in his own zone husband was at work. right after I was drafted.” of his juniors teammates, he was at a loss and makes smart decisions because of his “You play hockey obviously because you Kulak was not present at the draft in high hockey IQ. for words to describe his personal delight love it, not because you’re made to,” Pittsburgh, instead watching the proceed- He was ranked as high as the 34th best at being selected 32nd overall by the Kosmachuk told NHL.com. “I play because I ings on television with his family. He had overall prospect heading into the 2012 Edmonton Oilers. love it, it’s really fun for me, it’s something I hoped to see his name hit the ticker on the NHL Draft and it is safe to say the Islanders “It’s pretty special, I mean it’s a dream enjoy doing. If you let the pressure get to NHL Network’s broadcast a little sooner. got a steal when he dropped to them in the come true for me and I couldn’t be happier, you, then you’re not playing for yourself.” There were pre-draft rumors he might go a third round (65th overall). The team draft- honestly. I don’t know what to think, it’s Kosmachuk hopes to be playing for him- little higher. Being an underdog is nothing ed seven defensemen in this year’s draft in kind of unbelievable,” Moroz said with a grin self and the Winnipeg Jets one or two years new for Kulak, who was a late pick by the an effort to shore up a needy area of the at his draft press conference in Pittsburgh. down the road. Vancouver Giants in the 2009 WHL Bantam organization. Even better than being drafted, Moroz Draft. He used that as motivation, some- In a few years their defense is going to Nanook recruit Parayko was elated that he may get to stay in thing he is prepared to do again. be nasty and Pelech should find his rightful Edmonton. A big part of the Oil Kings’ WHL picked by Blues Kulak, who had nine goals and 24 points title and Memorial Cup win with 19 regular place on this defense corps. The St. Louis Blues selected University last season, had to wait a bit to pull on the season fights, he is a power forward, a need Jets pick Kosmachuk of Alaska-Fairbanks incoming freshman Flames jersey for the first time, which was for the NHL Oilers heading into this year’s Colton Parayko in the third round, 86th fine with him. “I’m not sure when I get it, draft. GM Steve Tambellini has a ton of in third round overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. whenever it comes, it comes,” Kulak said in offensive talent coming up through the “With Scott Kosmachuk we’re really Parayko, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound defense- his draft day interview. “I’ll have a big smile pipeline and now needs to find ways of excited to add a player that has a good man manned the blueline for the Fort on my face for sure.” After all, the keeping them healthy throughout the sea- combination of skill, but is a great charac- McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Edmonton native is now a Flames fan. son so they can take the physical challeng- ter player as well,” explained Winnipeg Jets Hockey League for the past two seasons. In es that come with post-season play. General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff in a 2011-2012 he scored nine goals and 33 Ihor Stelmach may be reached at The physical part of hockey is Moroz’s June 23 team press release. “We see a tre- assists in 53 regular season games. He [email protected] biggest asset – indeed, it is the only way he knows how to play the sport. However, in order to take the next step, Moroz will need to continue his development in junior hockey. Of course the Oilers will be there watching and helping him along. Long Island Ukrainians hold He scored 16 goals and 25 points in 66 regular season games and four points in second annual volleyball tournament the playoffs, but Edmonton doesn’t see the Ukrainian prospect as a natural scorer. His role would be adding size and protection to a scoring line. His future development will need to mold him into a more rounded player if he is to beat the odds and make the big show. Certainly the Oilers scouting staff would not have risked an early second-round pick on someone who didn’t have a develop- ment curve on its way up. Moroz provides toughness, takes the puck to the net hard and shows a bit of a finishing touch. He’s only played one year of junior and has plenty of time to learn the requirements of a solid power forward. At Oilers development camp in July, he began learning not only hockey drills and skills, but also life skills like cooking and dietary planning. For Moroz being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers could be a dream come true. Peter Zapryluk Third Pelech brother UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Three teams from St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hempstead, N.Y., St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead, N.Y., and St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Uniondale, N.Y., participated in the second annual drafted into NHL Long Island Ukrainian Volleyball Tournament on October 21 at St. Vladimir Parish Center in Uniondale. The tournament was orga- Adam Pelech’s name will sound familiar nized by the Long Island Branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) and followed a round-robin format. Last to some hockey fans. His two brothers, year’s winners, from St. Vladimir, passed the trophy – a bulava (mace) – to this year’s winners from St. John the Baptist Church. At Matt and Michael, are fellow NHL pros- the conclusion of the tournament, the players enjoyed a luncheon. Plans were already being discussed for next year’s tournament. pects. Matt was a first-round pick of the Seen above are participants of the volleyball tournament. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 21

З ПРАЗНИКОМ РІЗДВА XРИСТОВОГО

вітаю

родину, приятелів і членів Головного Уряду, як також працівників Українського Народного Союзу та видавництва „Свобода“ і The Ukrainian Weekly та бажаю ЩАСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ УЛЯНА ДЯЧУК 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51 No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 23

Веселих і щасливих Свят Різдва Христового та Нового Року б а ж а ю т ь

рідним, приятелям і знайомим д-р БОГДАН i БОГДАННА ХУДЬО

Родині, приятелям і знайомим

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Христос Рождається!

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Best Wishes to Our Family and Friends for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season! Zirka and Myroslaw Smorodsky Христос Рoждається! No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 25

Головна Управа „Самопоміч“ Об’єднання Українців в Америці вітає Відділи і все членство з наступаючими Святами і бажає Веселих Свят Різдва Xристового та щасливого і повного успіхів Нового Року ХРИСТОС РОЖДАЄТЬСЯ!

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ПЛАСТ Українська Скавтська Організація в США

З радісним празником Різдва Христового Крайова Пластова Старшина в Америці вітає Начального Пластуна, проводи Головної Пластової Ради і Головної Пластової Булави, Крайову Пластову Старшину в Україні та в усіх країнах, де діє Пласт. Рівнож вітаємо усіх пластунів, розкинених по світі, та весь український народ на рідних землях і в діяспорі.

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moment, Maria Pidlusky and her daughter UNA Seniors... sang “Ridna Maty Moya.” Christine Karpevych, while playing the piano, enter- Re: The Weekly’s listings of upcoming events (Continued from page 4) tained all by singing a wonderful old The Ukrainian Weekly has several separate listings of community events which it encour- hors d’oeuvres, which all enjoyed that eve- Ukrainian love ballad. In addition, Peter ages members of the Ukrainian community to utilize to their fullest. However, each listing has ning before dinner. Krul compiled a wonderful set of disks of its specificity and should be used approj13priately. Throughout the week Bohdan Polansky old Lviv tangos which were played inter- Below is information on The Weekly’s three calendars of upcoming events. had an exhibit of his photos of prominent mittently during the evening. PREVIEW OF EVENTS Ukrainians. There was also a display of The evening was filled with great food, hundreds of photos of conference partici- music, dance and laughter. Many of the Preview of Events, a listing of community events open to the public, is a service provided pants from past years, which was pre- ladies were dressed in beautiful Ukrainian at minimal cost ($20 per listing). To have an event listed readers should send information, in embroidered outfits. pared by Ms. Trytjak. English, written in Preview format, i.e., in a brief paragraph that includes the date, place, type The traditional UNA Seniors’ banquet The last day, Friday, began with a litur- of event, sponsor, admission, full names of persons and/or organizations involved, and a was held on Thursday evening. Present at gy at Holy Trinity Church by the Rev. phone number to be published for readers who may require additional info. Items should be the banquet were UNA executive officers Kaszczak. no more than 100 words long. National Secretary Christine E. Kozak, Later, various committees presented Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publica- Treasurer Roma Lisovich and President their reports and conference participants tion. Information should be e-mailed to [email protected] (with payment to follow by Stefan Kaczaraj. On behalf of the UNA unanimously re-elected the following: mail). Alternately, items and payment may be mailed to: Preview of Events, The Ukrainian executives, Mr. Kaczaraj welcomed the Marijka Tomorug, treasurer; Olha Trytyak, Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Senders are asked to include the seniors and wished everyone a wonderful secretary; Ihor Hayda, vice president; and phone number of a person who may be contacted by The Weekly during daytime hours, as evening. Ms. Trytjak, president. Ms. Trytjak encour- well as their complete mailing address. Please note: When e-mailing, please do not send items Walter Syzonenko entertained every- aged each and every member to bring a as attachments; simply type the text into the body of the e-mail message. one as a one-man band on his accordion. friend, age 55 or over, to the seniors con- OUT & ABOUT In a wonderful and touching impromptu ference next year on June 9-14. One line entries in “Out and About” (giving the date, type of event and venue, plus contact phone number and/or e-mail address) are listed free of charge. Priority is given to communi- ty events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly, however, we also welcome submissions from all our readers. Please send information via e-mail to [email protected]. Items are published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows. Items will be printed a maximum of two times each. COMMUNITY EVENTS The Ukrainian Weekly’s website (www.ukrweekly.com) includes a Community Events calendar. A clickable link to the section appears on the bottom left of The Weekly’s home page. The aim of this online listing is to help community activists keep track of what is going on when and where, and thus assist them in planning so that their events do not conflict with others that might be attended by the same audiences. As well, it is meant to help community members make plans to attend such major events well in advance. (Therefore, please do not send info to this listing about strictly local events that do not have broad appeal.) To have an event listed on this long-term calendar please e-mail info on type of event, venue and date (for example: XYZ Debutante Ball, Hromada Hotel, West Town, NJ, January 1, 2009) to [email protected]. NB: The listings have color-coded labels for five cate- On the Veselka patio (from left) are: Irene Herlinsky, Maria Pidlusky, Lidia Pidlusky, gories of events: cultural, educational, political, religious and social. Nadia Sharan, Alexandra Stasiuk, Lida Zakrewski and Maria Antonyshyn.

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December 22 Christmas Bazaar, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, January 12 Malanka dance, with music by Na Zdorovya Band, Kerhonkson, NY 845-647-6911 Hartford, CT Ukrainian National Home, 860-296-6955 or [email protected] December 25 Ukrainian Christmas in Utah, St. Jude Maronite Catholic Murray, UT Church, [email protected] January 12 Malanka dance, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church San Francisco hall, 415-861-4066 or www.stmichaeluocsf.org December 27-30 Performance, “Midwinter Night: Koliada, Vertep and New York Malanka,” Yara Arts Group, La MaMa Theater, January 19 Malanka dance, music by Zhyto and The Real Deal, [email protected] or 212-475-7710 Calgary, AB Calgary Petroleum Club, 403-249-3157 or [email protected] December 31 Black and White Ball, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA 610-377-0412, 267-259-6780 or January 19 Malanka dance, with music by The Playboys, Vegreville [email protected] Vegreville, AB School of Ukrainian Dancing, Vegreville Social Center, 780-603-2774 December 31 New Year’s Eve Gala, Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation Toronto Gallery, 416-766-6802 or [email protected]

December 31 New Year’s Eve Dance, with music by Anna-Maria Perth Amboy, NJ Entertainment, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Catholic Church, 732-826-0767 or www.assumptioncatholicchurch.net

December 31 Black and White Celebration, Ukrainian Institute of New York America, 212-288-8660 or [email protected]

January 11 Malanka dance, with music by Fata Morgana, St. Vladimir Scranton, PA Ukrainian Catholic Church parish center, 570-489-1256 or [email protected] 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 No. 51

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Thursday-Sunday, December 27-30 under 21. Tickets for the dance only will be sold at the door. Contact Larysa Hnatiuk, NEW YORK: Yara’s new theater piece with 586-558-8508, for dinner tickets. See www. koliada, vertep and koza by Lemon Bucket facebook.com\detroitmalanka for more Orkestra: “Midwinter Night: A Celebration of information. Traditional Songs, Music and Rituals from the Carpathians,” will be presented Thursday CARTERET, N.J.: St. Demetrius Ukrainian through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at Orthodox Cathedral and St. Mary Ukrainian 2:30 p.m. The venue: La MaMa Experimental Catholic Church are co-sponsoring a Theater, 66 E. Fourth St. Admission: $25; $20 Malanka which will be held at the St. for seniors and students; $10 for children. Demetrius Community Center, 681 Tickets are available by calling 212-475- Roosevelt Ave. Carteret, N.J. Entertainment 7710, or online at www.lamama.org. provided by Fata Morgana. Tickets are $60; the price includes admission, hot dinner buf- Saturday, January 19, 2013 fet, open bar and a midnight champagne WARREN, Mich.: The Ukrainian Youth toast. The St. Demetrius Center is located Organizations of Metro Detroit – ODUM, just blocks from Exit 12 of the N.J. Turnpike. Plast, SUM and Chernyk – cordially invite all There is a Holiday Inn right off the exit. to a traditional Malanka. Cocktails and din- Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served ner start at 7 p.m. Dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. promptly at 7 p.m. For tickets and table res- featuring Zahrava from Toronto. Open bar ervations contact Peter Prociuk, 609-655- and midnight champagne toast are included 4468 or [email protected]; or Halia Kaskiw, in the price of admission. Dinner and dance 908-322-6964. Tickets will not be sold at the tickets: $80 per person; dance only: $45 for door. Deadline for purchasing tickets is persons age 21 and older, $25 for persons January 12.

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