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INSIDE:• Interview: Ukrainian scholars on Ukraine’s future — page 5. • ODUM holds 42nd annual Recreational Camp — page 10. • Travelogue: the Holy Dormition Monastery in Univ, Ukraine — pages 11-12.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXII HE KRAINIANNo. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine UkrainianT athletesU capture five Russia repealsW VAT on gas and oil to Ukraine gold medals at Athens Olympics and gains long-term use of Brody pipeline by Roman Woronowycz by Roman Woronowycz Repeal of the oil and gas VAT has been held to be a keystone in the devel- KYIV – August 18 turned out to be a KYIV – Russia agreed to cancel an 18 opment of a free trade zone in the region, “golden” day for Ukraine as its Olympic percent tax on the export of gas and oil to a critical first stage in the development of squad captured two additional gold Ukraine on August 18 in exchange for an the SES. President Kuchma had repeat- medals, this time in the men’s shot put agreement on exclusive long-term access to edly stated that without a free trade zone and women’s weightlifting, helping the Ukraine’s oil and gas pipelines to Europe. no SES could exist. team to reach its goal of five gold medals Ukraine’s President Leonid Kuchma Mr. Putin called the decision “a mile- with the 28th Olympic Games in Athens and his Russian counterpart, President stone in forming a single economic space.” less than a week old. Vladimir Putin announced the separate Ukraine took a step in accommodating Yurii Bilonoh and Natalia Skakun were agreements during a one-day summit in Russia as well and announced that it had the latest Ukrainian Olympic heroes. The the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, agreed to allow for the transport of up to 30-year-old Bilonoh, who hails from Russia. 85 million tons of Russian oil over a 15- Odesa, managed to top U.S. shot-putter “For Russia it was a rather difficult year period as part of a comprehensive Adam Nelson by virtue of his claim to the step, but we made it realizing this,” oil and gas agreement signed between second longest toss after the two tied for explained President Putin, according to Ukraine’s Prime Minister Viktor the longest single heave. Mr. Bilonoh won Interfax-Ukraine. Yanukovych and Russian Prime Minister his medal in the first event of the track By revoking the tax, Russia’s budget Mikhail Fradkov. The document noted and field portion of these Games with a would lose approximately $800 million that annual amounts, rates and directions throw of 21 meters, 16 centimeters. The in revenues annually. Mr. Putin said the would be assigned by Ukraine’s Ministry shot put event took place in the town of decision was made on the presumption of Fuel and Energy in cooperation with Olympia, the namesake for these interna- that closer relations and better prices for Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Energy. tional Games, in the reconstructed its neighbor would increase volume and The agreement basically rejected any remains of the thousand-year-old stadium take up the slack. possibility of transporting oil from the Ukraine has long sought the cancella- used by the ancient Greeks. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson Caspian Sea region via the Odesa-Brody Performing earlier in a contemporary, tion of the Russian value added tax to the Yurii Bilonoh reacts after his gold medal line. President Kuchma said that the air-conditioned auditorium, Natalia countries of the Commonwealth of throw during the men's shot put final in Odesa-Brody pipeline would now be uti- Skakun also discovered gold when she Independent States. Yet Russia’s parlia- the ancient stadium where the original lized for the transport of Russian oil. took first place in weightlifting, manag- mentary body, the State Duma, was slow games were played. “Now a line has finally been drawn ing an Olympic record 135 kilograms in in repealing the burdensome value added under all these discussion,” explained tax, even after Ukraine joined Russia, the clean and jerk. in honor of her achievements. A day later Mr. Kuchma. “Long-term prospects are Belarus and Kazakstan in signing a mem- With Ukraine hovering in fifth place President Leonid Kuchma signed an opening up for Ukraine. Its main orandum of intent to form a regional in the medal count, Ukraine’s Prime executive decree conferring on her the pipelines will remain busy for many, common market dubbed the “Single Minister Viktor Yanukovych hosted a designation “Hero Of Ukraine.” She will many years, and we will only have to Economic Space.” The VAT was finally soiree in Athens on August 16 attended also receive $100,000 from the govern- think about developing them further.” by international dignitaries and business- repealed in early August. President Putin men, including Prince Albert of Monaco, (Continued on page 27) signed the bill into law on August 18. (Continued on page 20) in honor of the Ukrainian National Olympic Team. Even though the event was planned a while ago, the 243-member team received acknowledgment for its unex- Batkivschyna captain faces hardship but is undeterred in original quest pected early success at the 28th Olympic by Roman Woronowycz and regroup after a harried experience hostel in New Zealand, who were origi- Games. On that day the team already had Kyiv Press Bureau in trying to reach the Australian coast. nally on a backpacking excursion. two gold medals and a bronze to its cred- The 28-foot, concrete-hull sailing ves- “The sails should have been riffed but it. Yana Klochkova, who had won a gold KYIV – It took Mother Nature to sel, which had aroused so much interests the crew were first-time sailors and they medal in swimming the previous day and bring the extraordinary and determined on both coasts of the United States dur- had a hard time lighting the stove much would take another one the following voyage of the black-bottomed Ukrainian ing its stay there several years ago on its less riffing a sail,” explained the captain. day, giving her four gold medals in her schooner, the Batkivschyna to a halt off way around the world, sustained exten- “They really didn’t have a clue.” two Olympic Games, had thus far been the Australian seacoast in early summer. sive damage to its main mast and its sails After limping into Sydney harbor, the shining star of this surprising team. Winds and waves did what broken com- when it encountered not one but two vio- the captain was confronted by more “It is much harder to retain Olympic munications and navigational gear could lent storms as it attempted to cross the problems. At first he could not find glory than it is to reach it,” explained not in the four years the sailing vessel treacherous Cook Straits on its way to docking and was forced to cruise the Ms. Klochkova during the evening cere- has pursued its project to inform the Australia in early March. harbor for quite some time before one mony, as a host of prominent politicians world about Ukraine. While gale force winds exceeding 70 firm allowed the Batkivschyna to drop and celebrities, including Prince Albert, Now the daunting task of raising sev- miles per hour and 20-foot swells were anchor off shore. Then the people he International Olympic Committee eral tens of thousands of dollars stands the primary reason the vessel barely man- had expected to help his project through President Jacques Rogge, former IOC between Discover Ukraine, the trans- aged to limp into port in Sydney, a no its Australian stage did not come President Juan Antonio Samaranch and global project the schooner has been exe- lesser contributing factor was the lack of through as the captain had expected. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, cuting, and the completion of the around- an experienced crew, the bane of Captain Captain Biriukovich said he found that looked on, reported Interfax-Ukraine. the-world voyage – the long-held dream Biriukovich since he left Ukraine for his diaspora and expatriate Ukrainians who The “gold fish,” as the Ukrainian of Captain Dmytro Biriukovich. The cap- voyage in the spring of 2000. had so eagerly helped the project move media has dubbed Ms. Klochkova, won tain said he remained optimistic. As the winds gusted and the water in forward over the last four years were not the 400-meter medley on August 15 for “We’ll find the money, it’ll just take the channel churned, Captain so accommodating in Australia. He had her first gold medal. She followed with a some time,” explained the 68-year-old Biriukovich tried to bark orders to his expected help from the Australian victory in the 200-meter medley on Mr. Biriukovich in July in his apart- crew of five – two Americans, a Federation of Ukrainian Organizations. August 17. The Kharkiv native, who ment back in Kyiv, where he and his German, a Russian and a Swiss citizen However, after initially agreeing to offer looked more exhausted than ecstatic after wife, who is also his first mate, – all first-time sailors he had found at a her 200-meter medley win, was presented returned at the beginning of June to rest (Continued on page 8) a Suzuki automobile by the team sponsor 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Yushchenko begins ‘people’s Troop pullout from Iraq considered soldiers were injured in Iraq on August 15. “Not a single Ukrainian soldier CRIMEA – Presidential candidate and should sacrifice his life for the sake of election campaign’ Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko transnational corporations and Ukrainian by Jan Maksymiuk Petro Symonenko – has recently reported said at a meeting with voters in Crimea criminal clans,” Mr. Symonenko said. He RFE/RL Belarus and Ukraine Report that its programs were removed from sever- on August 17 that the Our Ukraine par- also blamed presidential candidate Viktor al cable distribution networks in eastern and liamentary caucus will demand that the Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine bloc for the Speaking on Radio Liberty on August 3, southern Ukraine. Other television channels Verkhovna Rada consider the issue of death of the Ukrainian peacekeeper in Oleksander Zinchenko, manager of Our – whether state-owned or private – remain deployment of the Ukrainian peacekeep- Iraq on August 15, apparently referring Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko’s presi- generally biased in favor of Prime Minister ing contingent in Iraq immediately after to the fact that a majority of the Our dential election campaign, said that this Yanukovych’s presidential bid. the opening of its session on September Ukraine parliamentary caucus voted for campaign will be different from that of his Under such circumstances it appears that 7, Interfax reported, quoting Mr. sending the Ukrainian continent to Iraq. main rival, Prime Minister Viktor the only efficient way for Mr. Yushchenko to Yushchenko’s press service. According to (RFE/RL Newsline) Yanukovych. “The people’s president will promote his presidential platform is to hold Mr. Yushchenko, the session must be have a people’s election campaign,” Mr. as many face-to-face meetings with voters in attended by President Leonid Kuchma Candidate wants Transdniester integration Zinchenko asserted. the regions as possible. Therefore, on and Defense Minister Yevhen Marchuk Mr. Zinchenko did not provide many who, Mr. Yushchenko stressed, should KYIV – Yuryi Zbitnev, who is running August 3, Mr. Yushchenko started his presi- for president in Ukraine, has called for enlightening details regarding this type of dential campaign tour of Ukraine in Odesa explain “the meaning of Ukraine’s fur- campaigning. He claimed, however, that Mr. ther military presence in Iraq.” Mr. Transdniester’s integration into his coun- Oblast. The Yushchenko campaign staff, try, Flux reported on August 16, citing Yushchenko has “hundreds of prepared judging by press reports, has been prepared Yushchenko pledged to “bring the campaigners in every town and village.” the Russian newspaper “Novye for such an eventuality. But some aspects of Ukrainian boys home from Iraq” if elect- The presidential campaign for Mr. izvestiya.” According to the report, Mr. the mechanics of his campaign provoke anx- ed president. (RFE/RL Newsline) Yushchenko formally began on July 4 when Zbitnev, who heads the New Force party, ieties on the part of his sympathizers, who the Central Election Commission registered said Transdniester was separated from fear that this campaign may lack the impetus Yanukovych on allowing shadow capital him as a presidential hopeful. It is apparent Ukraine as a result of the Soviet decision and energy it needs to be fully efficient. to everybody in Ukraine that Mr. ATHENS – Ukrainian Prime Minister on August 2, 1940, to set up a Moldovan Mr. Yushchenko started his presidential Yushchenko cannot count on the propagan- Viktor Yanukovych said during a meeting Soviet Socialist Republic. Mr. Zbitnev campaign with an impressive rally of some distic resources of the majority of the elec- with a Greek businessman in Athens on said a referendum should be held in the 50,000 people, who saw him off submitting tronic media in the country. Indeed, the only August 17 that the current pace of eco- separatist region on whether it should registration documents to the Central television channel sympathetic to Mr. nomic growth in Ukraine could be main- rejoin Ukraine. Mr. Zbitnev said Russia Yushchenko’s presidential bid – 5 Channel Election Commission in Kyiv on August 4. tained by legalizing shadow capital, is likely to welcome such a merger, owned by Mr. Yushchenko’s political ally Credit for such a remarkable start was gen- UNIAN reported, citing Mr. because it would ensure the well-being of erally given to Oleksander Zinchenko, Yanukovych’s press service. “We believe the Russian community in the province, whom Mr. Yushchenko appointed as his as well as that of Ukrainians living there. Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus and that time has come to implement an campaign manager in mid-June. Mr. amnesty for the shadow incomes of citi- Mr. Zbitnev added that Moldova will Ukraine specialist on the staff of RFE/RL rejoin Romania “in the long run.” Newsline. (Continued on page 23) zens,” Mr. Yanukovych said. According to the prime minister, the process of Ukraine, he said, must “display initia- legalizing shadow incomes in Ukraine tive” in the Transdniester conflict and may take five years. (RFE/RL Newsline) deploy peacekeepers to the region. Observers say Mr. Zbitnev has no chance What do Ukrainians really think Prison terms for sailors confirmed in the October 31 presidential election. (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – Kyiv’s Court of Appeals on of Yanukovych? August 17 confirmed the verdict by the European integration still on course by Taras Kuzio head of the People’s Agrarian Party, Iraqi Central Criminal Court sentencing Eurasia Daily Monitor Volodymyr Lytvyn, pointed out, it might Ukrainian sailors Mykola Mazurenko ATHENS – Prime Minister Viktor be better if Mr. Yanukovych were (like and Ivan Soschenko to seven years in Yanukovych has told a European journal- Members of the pro-Leonid Kuchma Mr. Yushchenko) a “self-declared” candi- prison each for oil smuggling, Interfax ist in Athens that Ukraine’s course for European integration remains invariable, camp continue to project an outward date, rather than the vlada’s (authorities) reported. Messrs. Mazurenko and UNIAN reported on August 16, quoting appearance of optimism surrounding candidate. The authorities have very low Soschenko, who were detained and con- the prime minister’s press service. “We their candidate, Prime Minister Viktor levels of popularity, and any association victed in Iraq last year, were extradited to are in no way changing the course, but Yanukovych and his chances of winning with President Kuchma will negatively Ukraine in June. The two seamen may we are changing the tactic,” Mr. this year’s elections. In particular, they influence a candidate’s ratings (Zerkalo file their appeal against the August 17 Yanukovych said, stressing that Ukraine believe that two factors will work in their Nedeli, June 26-July 2). ruling with Ukraine’s Supreme Court has its own vision of the path toward a favor. This degree of hostility to the authori- within 10 days. (RFE/RL Newsline) First, Mr. Yanukovych draws consid- ties will make it impossible for unified Europe. (RFE/RL Newsline) erable support in eastern Ukraine, which Communist Party leader Petro Symonenko demands troop pullout TV channel off the air in Uzhorod has more voters than western Ukraine, Symonenko to advise his voters to back according to Ihor Shurma, a member of Mr. Yanukovych. Rather than voting neg- KYIV – Communist Party head and UZHOROD – The Kram cable-TV the politburo of the Social Democratic atively, Communist voters may simply presidential candidate Petro Symonenko operator has stopped broadcasting Channel Party – United (temnik.com.ua, July 19). boycott the second round. A Razumkov on August 16 demanded that President 5 in the residential district of Uzhhorod, Second, Serhii Tyhypko, head of the Center poll found that only 26 percent of Leonid Kuchma withdraw the Ukrainian home to 30,000 of the town’s population of Yanukovych election campaign, believes Communists would back Mr. peacekeeping contingent from Iraq and 120,000, UNIAN reported on August 14. his candidate will attract left-wing voters Yanukovych in a runoff (Zerkalo Nedeli, fire Defense Minister Yevhen Marchuk, “We really have stopped broadcasting who would vote against challenger Mr. July 3-9). Interfax reported. Mr. Symonenko’s Channel 5 since some business issues were Yushchenko in a runoff (Ukrainska The left and right opposition candi- demand came in the wake of reports that Pravda, July 11). dates will naturally capitalize on this one Ukrainian officer was killed and four (Continued on page 21) If these two factors work in the way hostility toward the authorities. Although that the pro-Kuchma camp predicts, this the opposition is weakened from being year’s elections will resemble the 1994 divided among three candidates – Mr. FOUNDED 1933 presidential elections. In that race, Mr. Symonenko, Socialist Oleksander Moroz Kuchma won in the second round by and reformer Mr. Yushchenko – this also THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY appealing to eastern Ukrainians, while allows the anti-authorities and anti-oli- An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., western and most of central Ukraine garch messages to be conveyed to a larg- a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. voted for the incumbent, Leonid er number of voters. In the second round, Kravchuk. 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Ukraine is among leaders ELECTION WATCH in 2005 visa lottery results Mukachiv election investigation continues has pledged to submit them to the Embassy of the United States Warsaw, Poland. Supreme Court. “We are starting a legal Applicants registered for the 2005 KYIV – The Procurator-General’s war,” Our Ukraine lawmaker Mykola KYIV – More than 5,300 of the program were selected at random from Office has opened a criminal case in con- Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery registrants for Katerynchuk told journalists. According the approximately 6.5 million qualified nection with the falsification of more to Mr. Yushchenko’s election staff, the 2005 came from Ukraine – the third year in entries received between November 1 than 2,500 election ballots and election- a row in which Ukraine finds itself among most frequent violations concern the use and December 30, 2003. For the first commission protocols in an April 18 of government officials to campaign for the countries that lead the world in the num- time, all entries were submitted electroni- mayoral election in Mukachiv, ber of people registered in this program. Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych and cally, thereby virtually eliminating the Transcarpathian Oblast, Interfax reported officials and managers of enterprises This year Ukrainian DV registrants rep- possibility of multiple entries, a problem on August 16. Viktor Yushchenko’s Our resent 5.3 percent of all registrants world- applying pressure on voters to support frequently seen in prior years. Ukraine bloc claimed in April that the Mr. Yanukovych. Yushchenko campaign- wide, making Ukraine the sixth largest par- During the visa interview, applicants local authorities rigged the vote in favor ticipating country – following Bangladesh, ers also demanded that Mr. Yanukovych must provide proof of a high school edu- of a candidate supported by the Social either resign from his post of prime min- Nigeria, Poland, Ethiopia and Egypt. cation or its equivalent, or show two years Democratic Party-United, which is led by Each year the Diversity Visa Lottery is ister or withdraw from the presidential of recent work experience in certain, spec- presidential administration chief Viktor race, charging that he is unfairly taking conducted under the Immigration and ified occupations. Those selected will Medvedchuk. Procurator-General’s advantage of the large media attention he Nationality Act and makes available need to act on their immigrant visa appli- Office spokesman Serhiy Rudenko said receives as the head of government. 50,000 permanent resident visas to per- cations quickly. Applicants and their that a subsequent “expert examination (RFE/RL Newsline) sons from countries with low rates of dependents must receive their visas within established that the protocols of eight immigration to the U.S. In the latest the fiscal year – by September 30, 2005. district commissions [in Mukachiv] were Our Ukraine reports road incident ... round, about 111,000 applicants were Only participants in the 2005 program signed not by commission members but notified this summer that they may apply who were selected for further processing by other persons,” Interfax reported. Mr. KYIV – A KamAZ truck on a road for an immigrant visa starting October 1, have been notified. Those who have not Rudenko added that the investigators’ from Kherson to Novooleksiyivka in the beginning of fiscal year 2005. received notification were not selected. task is to determine who those “other southern Ukraine on August 12 tried The Consular Center in Williamsburg, They may try for the upcoming 2006 persons” are. (RFE/RL Newsline) three times to push presidential candidate Ky., selects more than twice as many win- Visa Lottery if they wish. Further infor- Viktor Yushchenko’s car off the road as ners as there are slots, because it’s likely mation on the rules for DV 2006 will be Yushchenko collects required signatures Mr. Yushchenko, who was driving, want- that some of the first 50,000 persons available on the Embassy’s web page ed to overtake the truck, the Ukrainska KYIV – The election staff of presiden- won’t pursue their cases to the end, or will (http://usembassy.kiev.ua) in September. Pravda website reported on August 13, tial candidate Viktor Yushchenko has col- be disqualified. This process ensures that Additional information about this citing the Our Ukraine press service. Mr. lected 1.5 million signatures in support of all the slots are eventually filled. year’s program, including the number of Yushchenko’s associates, who were trav- his presidential bid, the “Ukrayinska A total of 5,361 of the registrants for visa lottery winners for each country, is eling with him in a column of cars, pravda” website reported on August 18, 2005 come from Ukraine. The European available on the U.S. Embassy website. detained the truck and called the traffic citing the election staff’s press service. A country with the highest number is Those who were selected for DV 2005 police. According to the Our Ukraine registered candidate for the October 31 Poland with 6,211 winners. Lottery visas should follow the instructions mailed to press service, the police released the election must submit at least 500,000 sig- for both Ukrainians and Poles are them, or write to the following e-mail truck driver in the morning of August 13 natures in support of his or her candidacy processed at the U.S. Embassy in address: [email protected]. “without obtaining any explanations to the Central Election Commission by from him” with regard to the incident. September 20. (RFE/RL Newsline) “Despite the [police] report about the Presidential hopefuls tour regions quick release of the driver, police officers Threatened radio director gets were ‘working’ on him all night long, and KYIV – Major candidates in the October there are reasons to fear that this incident 31 presidential election continue to visit will be used as a provocation against refugee status in the U.S. Ukrainian regions to present their campaign Yushchenko,” the Our Ukraine press Committee to Protect Journalists and took it off the air on March 3, less platforms, Interfax reported on August 16. service added. (RFE/RL Newsline) than a week after Radio Kontynent began Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko will NEW YORK – The director of the airing a two-hour daily broadcast of the travel to Crimea on August 17-19; ...as police tell a different story shuttered Kyiv radio station Kontinent Ukrainian Service of the U.S.-funded Communist Party leader Petro Symonenko, KYIV – The Internal Affairs Ministry has arrived in Washington, after gaining Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. who is currently visiting Kherson, will refugee status from the U.S. citizenship press service told Interfax on August 13 Police confiscated the station’s radio return to Kyiv on August 17 and then visit that, according to what the KamAZ truck and immigration services. transmitter and broadcasting equipment, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, and Chernihiv; In a telephone interview with the driver told the police, he was detained on and sealed the offices. Officials with the Socialist Party head Oleksandr Moroz will Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), August 12 by people traveling in a column Ukrainian State Center of Radio travel to Poltava, Vinnytsya, and Odesa Serhii Sholokh said he fled Ukraine five of three cars, wrongly accused by them of Frequencies and Supervision for later this week. Prime Minister and presi- months ago and applied for refugee sta- creating a near accident on the road and Telecommunications said they closed the dential candidate Viktor Yanukovych is cur- tus through the U.S. Embassy in Poland. beaten. After the column drove further, the station because Kontynent’s broadcast rently with the Ukrainian Olympic team in He arrived in Washington on August 6. driver reported the incident to the police. Athens, from where he will return to Kyiv One human rights expert said asylum license had expired. But press freedom Police officers have established that the on August 17. (RFE/RL Newsline) is not easily granted and is based on advocates noted the license had expired people involved in beating the driver were three years before, and said the action demonstrable persecution in the appli- Yushchenko staff starts ‘legal war’ associates of presidential candidate Viktor cant’s homeland. The U.S. Secretary of was subjective and retaliatory. Yushchenko. “The cars of Yushchenko and Homeland Security, who oversees immi- Mr. Sholokh said he learned that KYIV – The election staff of presiden- his assistants, while overtaking and block- gration services, has discretion to admit authorities were preparing to sue him for tial candidate Viktor Yushchenko, who ing the truck, grossly violated road traffic any refugee who “is determined to be of running a business without a license. heads the opposition Our Ukraine bloc, regulations and created an emergency situ- special humanitarian concern,” according Candidates for U.S. asylum must meet has filed 73 complaints with the Central ation,” the Internal Affairs Ministry press to the services’ website. a number of strict criteria, said Eleanor Election Commission about violations of service said. (RFE/RL Newsline) Mr. Sholokh told CPJ he feared for his Acer, director of the asylum program for the law in the ongoing presidential elec- safety, in part because of what he consid- the U.S.-based Human Rights First. Ms. tion campaign, Interfax reported on UOC-KP will not endorse a candidate ered to be an attempted abduction in Acer, who spoke generally about the cri- August 12. If the Central Election KYIV – The Ukrainian Orthodox February. He said he fears the attempt was teria and not about this specific case, said Commission fails to pay attention to related to his testimony in the investiga- candidates must prove they have faced these complaints, Mr. Yushchenko’s staff (Continued on page 7) tion into the murder of independent jour- persecution in their homeland based on nalist Heorhii Gongadze four years ago. their political opinions or position. On February 21 two men who identi- Mr. Sholokh said he is writing a book fied themselves as investigators from the on press repression in Ukraine, including Pechersky Department of the Internal the troubles that prompted him to leave Quotable notes Affairs in Kyiv came to Mr. Sholokh’s his homeland. He intends to work closely home, purportedly to take him to the with international non-governmental “[Ukraine’s] full-fledged membership in the European Union and NATO, as police for an interrogation on the organizations, particularly media groups. before, remains a major component of our strategy. However, in operational Gongadze case, Mr. Sholokh said in an CPJ is a New York-based, independ- terms, we have made corrections for the near future to reflect today’s situation, interview for the independent website ent, non-profit organization that works to taking into account not only our Ukrainian realities but also the current situation Ukrainska Pravda. Mr. Sholokh resisted, safeguard press freedom worldwide. For in the Euro-Atlantic community. This, as a matter of fact, is all. None of the then left for Poland on February 28. more information about press conditions already planned measures for developing our relations with NATO and the EU Police raided the independent station in Ukraine, visit www.cpj.org. have been canceled. This is out of the question.”

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Former Rep. Bob Judge Bohdan Futey lectures on Constitutional reform by Dr. Orest Popovych problems in Ukraine that have elicited attempt by the Verkhovna Rada to change critical comments and disapproval of the the election law so that Ukraine’s presi- Schaffer loses bat- NEW YORK – In 2004 Ukraine faces international community: 1. The decision dent would be elected by the Parliament. the choice of either embracing European by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine to This would violate the Constitution, and international standards of democracy, permit President Leonid Kuchma to run tle forby SenateAndrew Nynka seat which mandates that a president be elect- or reverting to a system where the rule of as a presidential candidate for the third ed only by a direct popular vote. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Former law is applied selectively for the benefit time. 2. The proposal to have Ukraine’s Furthermore, any amendments to the Congressman and Ukrainian American of those in power. This was the gist of the president elected by the Verkhovna Rada. Constitution require an all-Ukrainian ref- Bob Schaffer lost his bid to win a seat in introduction by Judge Bohdan A. Futey 3. The irregularities involved in the erendum, not just a vote in the Verkhovna the United States Senate where he had to his lecture titled “The Rule of Law and recent mayoral election in Mukachiv. Rada. In a democratic society the right to hoped to represent his home state of Constitutional Reform in Ukraine Today” In the center of the legal controversies, vote is one of the most important human Colorado. Mr. Schaffer lost what many at the Shevchenko Scientific Society said Dr. Futey, stands the Constitutional rights, Dr. Futey reminded his audience. reports called a bruising Republican pri- (NTSh) building on June 5. Court of Ukraine, which is the sole body of A third legal problem plaguing mary battle to Peter H. Coors, the chair- The program was opened by NTSh constitutional jurisdiction and whose deci- Ukraine is the election disputes that have man of Coors Brewing Company. president Dr. Larissa Zaleska sions are final. Indeed, as the sole inter- mushroomed throughout the country in “Unfortunately, we came up a little Onyshkevych, who welcomed not only preter of the constitutionality of the laws, disproportionate numbers. A lack of con- short, but it wasn’t from a lack of effort. the speaker, but also Serhiy Pohoreltsev, the court has had the historic opportunity sistency in terms of jurisdiction and We ran an aggressive and honest cam- Ukraine’s Consul General in New York. to shape the legal system of Ukraine. venue are part of the problem, causing paign, and we kept our pride and integri- Next, the speaker’s professional accom- Unfortunately, after some excellent initial much confusion. For example, the recent ty intact for the whole journey,” Mr. plishments were summarized by Prof. decisions at the start of its tenure, the Court much-publicized election dispute in Schaffer said in a statement posted on his Vasyl Makhno, who chaired the program. applied flawed logic, according to Dr. Mukachiv was referred for adjudication campaign website. Dr. Futey, a judge of the U.S. Court of Futey, in its decision to permit President to a court in Lviv, which is in a different Mr. Coors, who was on leave from his Federal Claims in Washington, is also a Kuchma to seek a third term. region. Similarly, an election dispute in company during the campaign, defeated legal scholar who has lectured as a visit- In 1994, at the time Mr. Kuchma was Odesa was resolved by a court in Mr. Schaffer on August 10 and will face ing professor at the Ukrainian Free first elected president of Ukraine, there Kirovohrad. For the upcoming presiden- the state attorney general, Ken Salazar, University in Munich and the University existed a law specifying that a person tial election a court is needed to guaran- in the general election on November 2, of Passau (both in Germany), as well as cannot be elected president for more than tee the proper functioning of the electoral the Associated Press reported the day at several universities in Ukraine. In two terms; subsequently, this limitation process, so as to ensure social stability – after the primary. addition to numerous articles in the area was incorporated in the Constitution but such a court is still waiting to be Mr. Schaffer was vying for the seat of jurisprudence, Dr. Futey has authored adopted in 1996. The court’s argument established, he noted. being vacated by retiring Republican the monograph “Establishing the Rule of that President Kuchma was elected only Not all the flaws in the legal system of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Law: Ukraine 1991-2001,” published in once since 1996 (in 1999) and was there- Ukraine are the fault of the judiciary, While in the House of Kyiv in 2001 (in Ukrainian). As a coun- fore eligible now for a “second” term continued Dr. Futey. The legislative Representatives, Mr. Schaffer, a co- selor to both the Verkhovna Rada of ignored the 1994 election law, thus vio- branch, the Verkhovna Rada, has yet to chairman of the Congressional Ukrainian Ukraine and the working group that pre- lating the precedent where the court, in enact the Civil Procedural Code, the Caucus, introduced legislation to perma- pared Ukraine’s Constitution (adopted on other cases, had honored the relevant Criminal Procedural Code and other pro- nently lift U.S. government trade restric- June 28, 1996), Judge Futey has become existing laws that preceded the cedural codes; to remove the contradic- tions against Ukraine, known as Jackson- intimately familiar with the legal and Constitution. tions between the commercial and civil political realities that govern Ukraine. Another unconstitutional development, (Continued on page 25) The speaker focused on three legal according to Judge Futey, was the (Continued on page 25)

Highlights from the UNA’s 110-year history A special yearlong feature focusing on the history of the Ukrainian National Association.

A changing of the guard came at the UNA’s 29th Convention, held on May 22-27 in Pittsburgh, as John O. Flis, a New York attorney, outpolled incumbent Joseph Lesawyer, who was running for his fifth term, in the race for the UNA presidency. The vote was 175 for Mr. Flis, 130 for Mr. Lesawyer and 121 for the third candidate in the final round, Iwan Wynnyk. The week was proclaimed “Ukrainian Week in Downtown Pittsburgh” by the host city. (Continued on page 18) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 5

INTERVIEW: Scholars discuss whether Ukraine is at a critical crossroads by Peter Steciuk and Andrew Nynka he turned out to be a Soviet neo-apparatchik siderable space in his election manifesto to paign, have there been any significant contemptuous of pluralism. The oligarchs developing harmonious relations with changes since 1991? Is it fair to say On the occasion of Ukraine’s 13th have the potential to offer a liberal alterna- Russia. Yanukovych would not ignore the that voters are being offered a better anniversary and the coming presidential tive (in the sense of respect for property West and the EU generally if elected. There choice in terms of candidates? election scheduled for October 31, The rights and pluralism) to an Eastern elec- are, however, substantial differences in Ukrainian Weekly asked four noted torate suspicious of politicians from background, even though both candidates A: The situation can hardly be com- Ukrainian scholars to comment on develop- Western Ukraine. This could happen soon, have been or are currently part of the ruling pared with that of 1991. Thirteen years ments surrounding the elections in Ukraine. with some implicit backing of Yushchenko, hierarchy, and there is a considerable gap in ago the election occurred in a mood of More specifically, we wanted to know how or later down the road, if the electoral has what might be termed the “morality factor,” euphoria, following the declaration of important they thought this election will be not been irredeemably vitiated. The hopeful independence and the need to distance for Ukraine and whether they see this time i.e. the image of Yushchenko is not tar- sign is that, contrary to Russia, the execu- nished, as is that of his opponent through Ukraine from a new Russian government as a defining period in the country’s history. coming to power in Moscow. At that time tive branch is unable to keep the oligarchs both personal and government misdeeds of also, the candidates were, aside from * * * in line. Elites in Ukraine remain divided the past. Ukraine could well elect as its Kravchuk, not well known to the elec- among themselves and the divide over lan- third president a convicted criminal. The Dr. Dominique Arel is chair of torate. In addition, Kravchuk was identi- guage and region has a lot to do with it. third point is the interest and role of Russia Ukrainian studies and associate profes- fied with the move to independence, and Who would have thought that the language in the Ukrainian election. Putin’s Russia sor in the School of Political Studies at embraced that same cause. In that way, cleavage could potentially be good for represents a state in which, after 13 years, the University of Ottawa in Canada. democracy? he presented the electorate with a clear the interests of the government and parlia- choice for the road ahead and offered it a Q: A number of diplomats and political Q: Have Ukrainians changed, in ment have finally coalesced, and are direct- candidate with a firm foothold in the rul- figures have called this presidential elec- terms of their participation in the dem- ed principally at integration with neighbor- ing structure. tion in Ukraine pivotal. Is it? As Ukraine ocratic process? (e.g. voting, cam- ing states, Belarus, Ukraine, and That there are 26 candidates shows nears its 13th anniversary, is this election paigning, debating, etc.) Kazakstan. Russia is backing Yanukovych that political ambition is not dead in a defining moment for the country? far more firmly than it backed Kuchma in Ukraine – there were 13 in 1999, and A: The NGO sector is far more devel- 1994. One could go further and say that for then too only two emerged as major con- A: The election is indeed pivotal, not oped than it was ten years ago, let alone in Russia, the result of the election in Ukraine tenders. I agree with Taras Kuzio that the only for Ukraine, but for the CIS region as a 1991. In fact, there wasn’t much of a cam- is seen almost as a contest between a pro- vast majority of platforms are not serious whole. Competitively fought elections have paign in 1991. With the Communists in a Russian candidate and one favored by the and have no hope of success. However, disappeared from the landscape and the lat- state of shock, the political elite was united EU and the United States, and who is the ultimate choice of the left politicians est presidential “plebiscite” in Russia was for independence (since the referendum regarded as purely Western-oriented. Lastly – particularly Moroz but also to some another step in the wrong direction. There took place at the same time as the presiden- the election has been rendered more com- extent [Communist party leader Petro] was Georgia, of course, where a combina- tial election) and, outside of Galicia, there plex because Kuchma declared upon win- Symonenko – may well determine the tion of street protests and elite division was little campaigning as such. Things heat- ning in 1999 that he would move toward result of the election in the run-off. forced [Eduard] Shevanardze out. The fol- ed up in 1994. “Committees of Voters” Europe and away from Russia, but latterly Moroz’s decision to run independently low-up election of [Mikhail] Saakashvili, sprung up, the International Federation of this policy has been reversed. rather than join the Yushchenko camp however, was once again fought without Electoral Systems set up shop in Kyiv and may reflect an inflated sense of his own opposition. Ukraine is the one country real debates were broadcast on UT-1 Q: With regard to the general pro- where a political opposition has a genuine (debates where Kuchma fared very poorly, file of a candidate and a political cam- (Continued on page 17) chance of defeating the incumbent, despite by the way, and not only because he could- the open attempts by the authorities to rig n’t finish a sentence in Ukrainian). In 2004, the process. The election could be a genera- the number of electoral watchdogs, local tional watershed. Younger people in and international, is astonishing, and there Ukraine want to be taken seriously by seems to be an infinite number of web sites A Treasure of Information Europe and are embarrassed by the “inte- out there devoted to the election. But get- by Taras Hunczak All of these dramatic events which, grationist” rhetoric of the powers-that-be as the book documents, were but the ting to the voters is harder. I would reiterate Five days ago I took into my hands that is so often blatantly at odds with their the point, however, that electoral violation is prologue to the proclamation of inde- behavior. While it is incorrect to believe that a wonderful book, “Ukraine Lives!,” pendence on August 24, 1991, for that not the only thing preventing Yushchenko which was published in commemora- Yushchenko’s election would be a shoo-in from winning. There are fundamental vot- was the ultimate objective for which the under a fair electoral process, as there are tion of the 10th anniversary of the people were fighting. Even while sitting ing patterns in Ukraine that have proved proclamation of Ukraine’s independ- profound regional cleavages in Ukraine that resilient. In all elections since 1990, voters in the Parliament, I could hear the thou- could prove more resilient than the rising ence, and discovered that Roma sands of people outside the Parliament from Eastern Ukraine reject candidates or Hadzewycz, editor-in-chief, and her cleavage over democratization, were inter- parties that are deemed “nationalist.” The chanting “Freedom for Ukraine.” I am national observers to call the election out- editorial staff created a remarkable happy to report that these moving real question is whether politicians will be source of information on the events come questionable, this would seriously tar- successful in painting an opponent as a events are well documented in the book. nish Ukraine’s reputation, with long-term leading to August 24, 1991. Indeed, it But the story does not end there – nationalist. Yushchenko is vulnerable to this is a book that reflects the drama of consequences. charge since his electoral base has thus far the book goes on to document, in great Ukraine from Gorbachev’s policy of detail, events through 2001. Indeed, Q: With regard to the general pro- been concentrated in Central and Western perestroika to the proclamation of Ukraine and he has deputies from Rukh and the book is a remarkable record of an file of a candidate and a political cam- independence, via news stories and unforgettable era. paign, have there been any significant KUN in his coalition. The challenge is to other articles (published in The convince a critically significant segment of I hope that the book “Ukraine changes since 1991? Is it fair to say Ukrainian Weekly.) Lives!” will come out in a new edition, that voters are being offered a better Eastern voters – those fed up with Kuchma The articles in the book deal in some and who have no patience for Communists but that this time the editors will choice in terms of candidates? detail with the emergence of the opposi- include a name index. – that he is, first and foremost, a reformer. tion movement which expressed itself A: A better benchmark is 1994. In 1991, * * * Dr. David Marples is a professor in through such organizations as the the election was hardly contested, since the the department of history and classics at Ukrainian Helsinki Group, the Ukrainian “Ukraine Lives!” is available for Communist Party had been banned, the oli- the University of Alberta in Canada. Culturological Club and through the $15 (shipping included) from The garchs did not exist and there was no way activities of Ukrainian artists and intel- Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. that Eastern Ukraine would support Rukh, Q: A number of diplomats and political lectuals. In the spirit of rising expecta- Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; tele- even in an independent Ukraine. No one figures have called this presidential elec- tions former dissidents formed in Lviv a phone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042. doubted [former Ukrainian President tion in Ukraine pivotal. Is it? As Ukraine Democratic Front to Promote Leonid] Kravchuk’s election. In 1994, nears its 13th anniversary, is this election Perestroika, a development Roman [President Leonid] Kuchma was a strong a defining moment for the country? Solchanyk wrote about on July 24, 1988. contender, even though his election took As the book documents, it is a time everyone by surprise. In retrospect, the elec- A: All elections are pivotal. This elec- not only of political, but also of reli- toral process was remarkably fair. Kravchuk tion may be more important than previous gious protests. Ukrainian society did not “own” the airwaves, there was no ones as a result of several circumstances. began to protest the tragedies brought attempt to shut down newspapers, and the First, there is a clearly defined govern- about by Communist totalitarianism, governmental bureaucracy was not mobi- ment-backed candidate (Viktor which resulted in the mass murder of lized to support the incumbent. This is the Yanukovych) and a leading opposition the Ukrainian people, while the faith- big change with 2004 (or with 1999). On candidate (Viktor Yushchenko) who enjoys ful, particularly the Ukrainian Catholic that score, there is little doubt that Ukraine national popularity. The former is identi- Church, began to raise the question of has regressed. It is clear to all that the 2004 fied, in the minds of a certain sector of the religious freedom. election will not be fair, since [Viktor] electorate, with the flaws and corruption of A high point of this era of protests Yushchenko will be shut out from central the Kuchma administration and the incum- and demonstrations was the Rukh con- TV, but there is still a difference between bent president himself. Second, these two gress of September 8-10, 1989, which unfairness and outright fraud. The other big leading candidates, the only ones conceiv- resulted in the founding of the Popular change, of course, is the rise of a “mon- ably capable of winning the election, are Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova. I eyed” class, the so-called oligarchs. In “perceived” to have diametrically opposed was fortunate to have participated in this 1994, Kuchma offered the East – always the views on the future of Ukraine. Let me dramatic event when the Communist key battleground in Ukraine’s electoral suggest that the two candidates are closer Party was openly challenged by the rep- arithmetic – an alternative to Communism in outlook than their images may indicate. resentatives of the Congress. and Rukh, but after a few promising years, Yushchenko, for example, devotes con- 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

ON UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Observing 13 years of independence Ukraine’s 13th anniversary Below is the text of a statement issued Ukrainian communities abroad con- by the Ukrainian World Congress on the tinued to sprout and develop. Several The number 13 has always been a troublesome number. Buildings avoid a occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day. countries passed resolutions on the Famine-Holodomor. The diaspora grew 13th floor. Airplanes avoid a 13th aisle. There are people who do not like going Every year at this time Ukrainians and out on Friday the 13th, or expect that it will be a bad day for them. in size and relevance. Ukraine’s popula- their friends throughout the world begin tion dwindled but received some benefit Anybody who suffers from tridecaphobia – the fear of number 13 – must have to celebrate their long-awaited and hard- certain reservations and trepidations about Ukraine’s uncertain future on this, from an unanticipated form of capital fought independence. At this time we at infusion – transmission of earnings to Ukraine’s 13th anniversary of independence, which will be celebrated on August the Ukrainian World Congress take 24. Now don’t misunderstand us, we only wish the country well as it turns 13 loved ones back home. The Ukrainian inventory of not only Ukraine’s achieve- Catholic Church, unfortunately, was years old and enters what is considered the adolescent years in an adult lifetime. ments, but also the successes of its peo- denied its long awaited and rightful aspi- But we have concerns, nonetheless. Perhaps it is the age at which Ukraine ple, both within and abroad. ration as a Patriarchate. finds itself that can explain the stark turnabout that has marked the last year: As the year of Russia in Ukraine merged In summary it was an ambiguous 13th Ukraine is now entering the rebellious teenage years. For how else can one into the Year of Poland, nevertheless we feel year, yet filled with more promise than explain why state authorities quietly and without pretense recently decided to compelled to consider the role of Ukraine in the previous one and all the others change Ukraine’s defense doctrine and strike any reference to future membership Ukraine. The year belongs to Vitalii in NATO and the European Union as expressed goals? What other reason better Klitschko and Ruslana – the most successful before. For that we should be grateful. explains why the country decided to formally declare its readiness to de facto Ukrainians at what they do. Clearly, they Throughout the much more difficult peri- forsake membership in an established European economic alliance in favor of a had a better year than most of the politicians. ods over the past centuries, our faith in nondescript Eurasian Single Economic Space? Economically, Ukraine experienced its God and belief in our own Ukrainian There is also the matter of the game of ping-pong it has played in the last year fourth straight year of growth and by people has been steadfast and has with the Odesa-Brody oil transport route, culminating this past week in a 15-year most standards manifested once again the enabled us to persevere. oil and gas transport agreement with Russia. Whatever happened to the great sig- potential ascribed to it at the beginning. Having overcome so much in the past, nificance of the Caspian Basin and the vast deposits of crude found within? U.S.-Ukraine relations received a boost we should be invigorated by last year’s Indeed, as Ukraine enters its teenage years, the country is flexing its newly discov- when Ukraine joined peacekeeping in successes and not despair of its failures. ered economic muscles and beginning to feel all grown up even as the blemishes keep Iraq and the U.S. failed to locate Ukraine and its people within and abroad popping out. It is going to be a big year for this growing child. International democratic weapons of mass destruction or will only get stronger. In observing this day forces are telling Ukraine that the presidential elections that begin on October 31 will Kolchuha radar systems. Even Europe- of renewed hope, let us rededicate our- define the extent to which the country has moved along the road to true democracy. Ukraine relations improved when selves to God and our own good deeds, for, The U.S. in particular has sent a very strong message, delivered by some of its European Union President Romano Prodi despite some clouds, today the sun of free- most respected statesmen, who have traveled to Ukraine recently, among them disavowed his own reported assessments dom indeed shines upon our land. We greet former President George Bush, current Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, that Ukraine would never join the EU. all Ukrainians in the world with the 13th several prominent senators, including John McCain and well-known diplomats Still, Ukraine managed to take steps in anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Madeleine Albright, Zbigniew Brzezinski and Richard Holbrook. They have stat- the opposite direction by entering into a ed what Sen. McCain repeated again this past week: Ukraine must hold free and meaningless (hopefully) economic union July 26, 2004 fair elections. with Russia. The world community Toronto-New York Ukraine, it seems, is not listening very closely. Mr. McCain blatantly told received mixed messages as commemo- Ukrainian authorities that Washington had already noted campaign abuses and the ration of the famine victims of 1932- For the Ukrainian World Congress: lack of equal candidate access to the press, supported by reports from the mass 1933 merged into observances of 350 Askold S. Lozynskyj media and international human rights groups. He said Ukraine could face every- years of the Pereiaslav Council. Victor Pedenko thing from a reduction in the flow of international aid and foreign investment to out- right sanctions, should international bodies determine that elections were rigged. His colleague, Senator John Sununu said Ukraine could be excluded from membership in the World Trade Organization. Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych has said WTO membership is but a matter of time for Ukraine and perhaps so, but it could take a long time unless the current state leadership stops ArBelowchpastoral is the text of the archpastoral letterFirst-Called, of UOC-U.S.A. Apostle and nurtured by the using illegal administrative resources and begins playing by the rules. letter of the Council of Bishops of the deeds of countless holy men whose lives Nonetheless, those observing the transformations occurring within Ukraine must Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the and actions reflected the seal of the gift practice patience and restraint, to allow the country to find its place in the global U.S.A. on the occasion of the 13th of the Holy Spirit. economy. For while we criticize Kyiv for not moving Westward more earnestly, we anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. On this particular anniversary, many in must realize that one cannot go where one is not wanted. Until the European club of Ukraine find themselves enmeshed in the web countries expresses a desire to include Ukraine, Kyiv must find partners where it can, “Upon those who dwelt in the land of and emotion of pre-election machinations. We which currently means Russia and the Eurasian common market. gloom, a light has shown.” (Isaiah 9:1) are reminded of the lofty concepts of right- A country at 13, like an adolescent child, should have sufficient experience and eousness, justice and dedicated service to internal development to receive trust. One has to believe Ukraine’s leadership – Annually for the past 12 years, we in humanity, proclaimed in Holy Scripture, obli- one that has been in place for a decade – when it states that it has done and will do America joined with our brethren in Ukraine gations that are incumbent upon all its citizen- nothing that will compromise Ukrainian sovereignty and independence. Yet, we in joyfully commemorating and witnessing ry and not just a select few. Centuries ago, the must continue to watch and to comment to make sure that elections are democratic the realization of our prayers and aspira- Divine Teacher from Nazareth reminded us of and free of intimidation, with a level playing field for all candidates. tions: Ukraine’s liberation and independ- our responsibility to render to the One, Eternal Psychologists who track tridecaphobia maintain that some of the fear of the ence. For those who rightfully focus on the God that which pertains to Him and to secular number 13 is based on attitudes that lend to situations in which the negative associ- spiritual reality of what occurred 13 years government that which pertains to it. ations become self-fulfilling, bad karma, if you wish. So we will remain expressly ago, the event of August 24, 1991, was It is our most sincere prayer that this wise optimistic about Ukraine and its future. We believe that by this time next year we clearly a good gift from God. It was the counsel given by the Only-begotten Son of will be congratulating the country on holding free and fair presidential elections, answer to fervent prayers uttered and noble God, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, on its continued dynamic economic growth, and on newly obtained membership in deeds accomplished over centuries; prayers will guide all the citizens of Ukraine – all sorts of international organizations, including the WTO! and deeds often sealed in blood, shed out of entrusted with spiritual and secular steward- Happy 13th, Ukraine! love, for the Ukrainian nation and its people. ship – so that this and future generations For this reason Ukraine’s anniversary, be might be faithful custodians of the light it the 13th, which we observe this year, or given them, walk as children of that light any other, should be proclaimed both by and, as St. Paul reminds us, clothe them- Aug. those who are called to govern and by those selves in “heartfelt mercy, kindness, humili- Turning the pages back... who are governed, with joy and thanksgiv- ty, meekness and patience.” (Col. 3:12). ing. May they reconsecrate and recommit Embracing this good gift of freedom 24 themselves to the Source of all wisdom, with awe and thanksgiving with you our serve Him with utmost fidelity and be spiritual children here in America and 2003 responsible stewards of the nation that has with those in Ukraine, we beseech the Reporting on last year’s celebration’s of Ukrainian been bequeathed to them as a sacred trust. Father of lights and every perfect gift, the Independence Day, Kyiv Press Bureau chief Roman Woronowycz On this auspicious and joyful occa- Son of righteousness and the Spirit of wrote that Yevhen Marchuk became Ukraine’s first minister of sion, we remind ourselves and those who truth to descend upon us and embrace us, defense not wearing the epaulets of rank and the uniform of now govern and those who will govern in guiding and perfecting our every deed. Ukraine’s top military commander to take the kilometer drive the future, that Ukraine was not founded down the Khreschatyk to greet the troops under his command when he kicked off the annu- as a secular state, but, by the will of +Constantine, Metropolitan al military parade. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, sanctified by +Antony, Archbishop After a flyover by a squadron of MiG-29 fighter jets, nearly 5,000 troops from all the vari- an apostolic presence, that of Andrew the +Vsevolod, Archbishop ous segments of Ukraine’s extensive armed forces stood stiffly at attention as the former KGB general reviewed them while standing in a 1970s-era convertible Zil limousine, the SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY. first of a series in events that day marking 12 years since Ukraine declared independence. Send contributions to: The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Continued on page 20) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places originator may have been British Colonial Minister Joseph Chamberlain by Myron B. Kuropas UCCLA on revoking (speaking circa 1900), who declared: “You cannot have omelettes without Duranty’s prize breaking eggs: you cannot destroy the Dear Editor: practices of barbarism, of slavery, of The President of the Ukrainian World superstition ... without the use of force.” Congress has used this page to share his More seriously, both Dr. Kuropas opinion of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil (July 25) and Leo Iwaskiw (letter, Chicago’s “Golden Apple” Liberties Association, the undersigned, August 8) take issue with Karel C. It’s not easy being an art teacher in ubchi and cake her mother had prepared. and the campaign to have Walter Berkhoff’s alleged attack on the OUN- America’s high schools. Art classes for Elena Diadenko-Hunter was born in Duranty’s ill-got Pulitzer Prize revoked. A UPA, and his use of a source from many kids is a joke, something to blow off. Poltava, Ukraine, and decided to become reply is warranted. I must immediately add Harvard Ukrainian Studies (HUS). Mr. Being an art teacher is hard enough, an artist at the age of three. In Ukraine she that I have no intention of being disparag- Iwaskiw makes a sweeping attack on the but being an art teacher in an inner city attended Mykola Gogol Ceramic College ing. Instead, just like the little fellow in the journal for publishing an article that pur- school is only for the bold and the brave. in Mirohorod and later the Lviv State fable about the emperor who has no ports to criticize the Organization of And that’s exactly what Elena Institute of Applied and Decorative Art clothes, my only intention is to be truthful. Ukrainian Nationalists and praises Dr. Diadenko-Hunter is: bold, brave and where she received a bachelors degree. By Calls for the revocation of Duranty’s Taras Hunczak for refuting that article. more. Elena teaches art at Roberto this time, she was selling some of her art Pulitzer certainly did not originate with However, if one reads the Berkhoff Clemente High School, an inner-city work in small art galleries and on the street. the UCCLA, nor did they begin in book closely, the reader will see that the school not far from Chicago’s Ukrainian After emigrating to Chicago in 1992, February 2003 with the Ukrainian actual source for the Banderites conclud- Village. Although some 90 percent of her she was taken in by a Ukrainian family Congress Committee of America, nor ing that Jews “must be killed” is not the students are living at poverty level or and spent time working in their ceramic have I, or the UCCLA, claimed other- said article by Prof. Berkhoff and Marco below, her classes are anything but a business. Later, she found various wise. Anyone who reads The Ukrainian Carynnyk in HUS, but a book published joke. They’re fun, exciting, creative, seri- employment – fabric designer, baby-sit- Weekly would know these facts. in Munich by Mstyslav Z. Chubai in ous, and productive, all at the same time. ter, restaurant worker, house maid. Just before May 2003 the UCCLA 1952. The HUS article is cited in its Elena is not just good at what she Elena also worked for a time as a did, however, initiate a campaign on entirety as providing a general portrayal does, she’s outstanding; so much so that Duranty and the great famine cover-up Ukrainian language and history teacher of OUN-UPA’s attitude toward Germans she earned the coveted “Golden Apple in one of our Saturday schools. “I loved which, unlike previous efforts, attracted and Jews. Award for Excellence in Teaching,” one international attention, lasting into 2004. the job, and even though it was practical- In fairness to Prof. Berkhoff also, the of only ten Chicago teachers (681 were ly a volunteer job, it was what I looked Although we were courteous enough to controversial section that irritated Dr. nominated) to be so honored in 2004. pretend otherwise, the Ukrainian World forward to most,” she told one reporter. Kuropas includes citations from the Lesia and I just happened to be watch- She had found her calling. Teaching art, Congress did not contribute a penny in Central State Archives of Civic ing our public TV channel on May 31 support, nor did it do anything to help she decided, was the perfect profession Organizations of Ukraine and the when the Apple Award presentations because it combined her two great loves. publish or promote a record of that Archive of Higher Administrations of came on. There were video clips of each effort, “Not Worthy: Walter Duranty’s She enrolled in Chicago’s Columbia Power of Ukraine, Litopys UPA, as well honoree in the classroom, as well as College where she earned two masters Pulitzer Prize and The New York Times” as Polish, Ukrainian and English second- comments by students and colleagues. (Kashtan Press, 2004). Nevertheless, that degrees, an M.A. and a M.A.T. (Master ary sources (such as Timothy Snyder’s The surname Diadenko sounded of Arts in Teaching). book is now available through public and recent book and article in Past and Ukrainian but we weren’t sure until university libraries, from London to Lviv Finding a teaching position in art edu- Present). One may disagree with his con- Elena was introduced as a recent immi- cation was not easy. She sent out 160 to Los Angeles. I think that is useful. clusions, but one cannot dispute his grant from Ukraine and began to speak. Those who contributed to inserting a resumes and was finally hired in 1997 by knowledge of the available material. She thanked her husband Dave and Roberto Clemente Principal Irene pro-Ukrainian message into the interna- her family for their support. Elena also tional arena were acknowledged in “Not DaMota who grew up in Argentina and David R. Marples thanked her students. “I know your lives was part Ukrainian. Today, Elena is chair- Worthy”, including the UCCA. As there Edmonton are difficult but you can graduate and go are no index entries for “do nothings” person of the school’s art department. to college. ... Love art because it can Elena learned of her award when and/or “talk a lots” not everyone made The letter-writer is professor of histo- change your life,” she told them. Elena Illinois Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn and a group the cut, but readers will find three refer- ry at the University of Alberta. had a message for teachers as well: of local reporters marched into her class- ences to the Ukrainian World Congress. “Mother Teresa said children are hungry, room and made the surprise announce- Those perpetuate the polite fiction men- not for food but for love ... let’s continue ment. Elena cried, her students cheered. tioned in the third paragraph of this letter. to give that love to all our students.” The future is bright for Elena. Her The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes In conclusion, Elena mentioned her Lubomyr Luciuk, PhD award included a check for $2,500 and letters to the editor and commen- Ukrainian background and offered some Kingston, Ontario an Apple computer. Presently she is on a taries on a variety of topics of con- encouragement for new immigrants. “I six month tuition-free, sabbatical at cern to the Ukrainian American came to this country twelve years ago and Ukrainian Canadian commu- without English, money or family,” she Northwestern University where she is studying with Professor Ed Pesce, a nities. Opinions expressed by said, “and look at me now. If I can suc- renown local artist. She plans to return to Duranty and OUN- columnists, commentators and let- ceed, so can you.” Lesia and I looked at each other. Wow! Roberto Clemente High School next ter-writers are their own and do year, “refreshed and enthused,” she said. UPA issues not necessarily reflect the opinions This is one person we need to meet, we Dear Editor: decided. We tracked her down and eventu- “And someday,” she told us, “I will I would like to clarify a couple of matters of either The Weekly editorial staff ally visited Elena at her home on Chicago’s spend time at the Hermitage Art Museum related to letters and a column by Myron or its publisher, the Ukrainian northwest side. There was art work every- in St. Petersburg to see how much art was Kuropas that have appeared in recent issues National Association. where, even on the ceiling. We met Dave as stolen from Ukraine by the Russians.” of The Ukrainian Weekly. Ian Hunter’s he was leaving for work. As Elena recount- paean to Lubomyr Luciuk (August 1) con- Letters should be typed (double- ed her life story, we enjoyed the warm Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: tains the following statement: “When snip- spaced) and signed; they must be Ukrainian hospitality, especially the hol- [email protected]. pets of the truth began to leak out, Duranty originals, not photocopies. The coined the phrase: “ ‘You can’t make an daytime phone number and omelette without breaking eggs.’ ” address of the letter-writer must Duranty did not coin that phrase. Nor, be given for verification purposes. as is sometimes asserted, did Stalin. The

nature of the people on the basis of ELECTION WATCH Christian and common human values. (Continued from page 3) (BBC Monitoring) Church – Kyiv Patriarchate is not going Muslims Support Yanukovych to support any presidential candidate but will be actively urging its believers to DONETSK – The Party of the Muslims of take part in the election. Archbishop Ukraine supports the candidacy of Viktor Dymytrii told a news conference in Kyiv Yanukovych, prime minister of Ukraine, in on July 16 that the synod of the Church the presidential elections. Sadyk advised believers to elect a president Bierbierov, head of the Crimean organizing according to the following criteria. A committee of the party, spoke about this at candidate must have administrative expe- the conclusion of the party convention in rience, possess high spiritual and moral Donetsk on July 10. The convention also values, primarily love for his people and approved decisions of the party on how to the state, take care of Ukraine’s sover- solve problems related to the restoration of eignty, its political and economic inde- the rights of the Crimean Tatar nation. pendence and enhance the spiritual (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) Elena Diadenko-Hunter 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

THE NEWS FROM HERE

often draws upon her Ukrainian heritage art education from the University of she would not give him her chickens and to teach this topic. Cincinnati – both with honors. his father was killed by Communists Mr. Demus, a Ukrainian who lives in One of her educational objectives for when he gave food to a soldier in the Atlanta, lectures in schools about the students is to focus on cultural heritages Gestapo. Mr. Demus hopes that if chil- Holocaust. Through Mr. Demus’ time as and their influence on the creation of art. dren know about the horrible tragedies a slave laborer in Hitler’s Nazi Her lectures have often revolved around that occurred during that time, such Germany, and his survival through her own Ukrainian heritage, including events will not be repeated. Stalin’s USSR and the German Gestapo, slides of her travel to Ukraine with her Following Mr. Demus’s lecture at one he is able to impart to children the hor- parents. school he received many thank-you notes rors that victims of these tumultuous Prof. Chomyk-Dane resides in from students who were grateful for his times endured. He hopes that his lectures Anchorage with her husband, Graham message to continue their education will contribute to preventing repetitions Dane, a fellow professor at the because that is the most important asset of this violent history. University of Alaska. one can have. Her parents, Antin and Anastasia One boy noted that he credits Mr. ANCHORAGE: Professor appointed Chomyk, are members of the Ukrainian Demus for his decision to stay in school. to National Alliance of Arts in Education National Association. The boy had planned to drop out but, after hearing Mr. Demus speak, he real- The National Alliance of the Arts in ATLANTA: Local civic activist ized the significance of education. Education, in conjunction with the participates in Holocaust ceremony Kennedy Arts Center in Washington, has Mr. Demus also cares about ill chil- appointed Natalie Chomyk-Dane as a On April 23, the state of Georgia held dren and he does what he can to make member of its board of directors. Prof. a ceremony in the state capital, Atlanta, them happy. He uses his woodworking Chomyk-Dane began her five-year term to remember victims of the Holocaust. skill to craft various pieces such as cars, on the board in March. A member of the Ukrainian communi- planes and lighthouses out of different Prof. Natalie Chomyk-Dane The Weekly was alerted to news of the ty, Andrew Demus took part in this types of wood. appointment by Dr. Juliana Osinchuk, a solemn day as one of the candle lighters. Mr. Demus even built a lighthouse as a Prof. Natalie Chomyk-Dane and noted pianist originally from New York Brig. Gen. Russel Weiskircher awarded gift to The Ukrainian Weekly. Crafted out Andrew Demus are featured in this City who resides in Alaska. Mr. Demus with this honor in part of 110 pieces of various types of wood, week’s installment of the “News From The National Alliance of the Arts in because of Mr. Demus’ extensive contri- the replica is displayed in the paper’s edi- Here.” Education promotes the integration of art butions to the community. torial offices in Parsippany, N.J. Prof. Chomyk-Dane and Mr. Demus in all aspects of education, specifically Mr. Demus lectures in various schools Citizens like Mr. Demus who dedicate are two members of the Ukrainian com- cultural diversity. about the Holocaust. Mr. Demus knows their time and their knowledge to their munity who draw from their experiences Prof. Chomyk-Dane has been a profes- what it is like to suffer at the hands of communities deserve recognition for all as Ukrainians to educate the American sor of art education and a faculty member others. He was a slave laborer in Hitler’s of their effort. One can only hope that communities in which they live. of the University of Alaska in Anchorage Nazi Germany, and he survived the those to whom Mr. Demus imparts a Prof. Chomyk-Dane is a newly for 17 years. repression of Stalin’s USSR and the bru- message of compassion and hard work appointed member of the board of direc- She is a former resident of Ohio and a tality of the German Gestapo. will spread that same message in their tors of the National Alliance of the Arts member of Pokrova Church. She Unfortunately, Mr. Demus’s parents own ways. in Education. As a professor of cultural received her bachelor of fine arts degree could not escape death like he did. A diversity in the arts, Prof. Chomyk-Dane from Ohio University and her master’s in German soldier shot his mother because – compiled by Roxolana Woloszyn

After passing through the Panama Canal New Zealand Member of Parliament However, that will happen only if addi- Batkivschyna captain... in the spring of 2002, the Batkivschyna Brian Donnelly. Captain Biriukovich tional funding is found for the sailing vessel (Continued from page 1) made a run up the California coast and on claimed that after their meeting Mr. and the project. Currently the Batkivschyna support, the organization never provided to Vancouver, British Columbia, before Donnelly told him he was “astonished at is docked in Sydney in a port being paid for the Batkivschyna and the Discover Ukraine moving southward again. It wintered in how little he had known about Ukraine.” by a friend of the Biriukovich family at $600 a month. Mr. Biriukovich returned project vital support. In fact, according to southern California and headed westward Then it was on to the New Zealand cities of Grisborn, Christchurch, Wellington with his wife to Kyiv with the help of a the captain, only two Ukrainian Australians once more, this time to Hawaii. All the while it encountered huge and Lyttletown, and their rendezvous benefactor from Long Island, Calif., who even bothered to come out to the boat. crowds as it took part in several interna- with mother nature in all her fury – but had previously helped to find and pay for Mr. Biriukovich said that he only now tional sailing regattas and festivals. not before a party-loving New Zealander winter docking in California. realized just how unusually helpful and giv- While the Ukrainian American communi- rammed the Batkivschyna in a late night Now the captain must not only find the ing Ukrainian Americans and Americans in ty proved crucial to the project in achiev- encounter in the harbor of Auckland, the finances to fill his sails to complete his general had been as the Discover Ukraine ing its essential goal – to let the world country’s largest city. voyage but he must fix them first as well project, with its placards, stands, souvenirs know about Ukraine, its people, its histo- The captain explained that his vessel as the mast upon which they hang. He and information on Ukraine had traveled ry and its potential – at all the ports of did not carry insurance, which could have reckons he needs about $100,000 to get through the Western Hemisphere. call, whether in Chicago, Detroit, Los been another insurmountable obstacle to his schooner seaworthy and to complete It was a trip that had begun in March Angeles, San Diego, or Honolulu, the completion of the project. However, the Discover Ukraine project. 2000 when the Batkivschyna left Kyiv on Americans with no attachment to the the captain of the sailing craft that had His plans call for the voyage to contin- a rainy and cold late winter morning and project played key roles as well, provid- rammed the Batkivschyna provided a pri- ue to South Africa and around the Cape headed down the Dnipro River out into the ing winter harbor, renovation costs and vate dry dock and parts, and helped to of Hope, across the Atlantic to the coast Black Sea and through the Bosporus into shelter for the crew and its captain. repair the ship. of South America and then back into the Mediterranean. Then it moved through In Hawaii, where they arrived last sum- It was at this juncture that the original North America before finally transvers- the Straits of Gibraltar and into the mer, misfortune continued to track the crew from Ukraine, which Captain ing the Atlantic Ocean once again and Atlantic Ocean before “the little schooner crew, this time when they were not Biriukovich had hired and brought to sailing on toward the European continent. that could,” as some would later dub it, allowed to enter port in Honolulu because Hawaii, abandoned him. Two students He has approached several well-to-do reached Norfolk, Va., in June – a little late their American visas were deemed expired from the Maritime Academy in Kyiv left Ukrainians, including National Deputy and a little worse for wear. Its voyage was after American Customs in California had as had been agreed upon, but two other Leonid Kravchuk, the country’s first already considered headline news, the boat improperly stamped them. It took the experienced sailors who said they’d had president, and National Deputy Anatolii having become lost in the Atlantic after efforts of the office of a Hawaiian senator their share of sailing for now, asked for Matvienko, both of whom have founda- losing its communication and navigational to straighten out the latest mess. their passports, telling Mr. Biriukovich, tions that support just such endeavors. He capabilities due to technical problems By the fall of 2003 the fourth leg of who retained responsibility for them has been rebuffed and told that the prob- soon after it entered the Atlantic. On the what was imagined as a five-stage excur- while in port, that they had found spon- lem right now is that all eyes and Dnipro it had also lost a toilet, when it hit sion of the Discover Ukraine project began sors to fly them back to Ukraine. The two finances are on the presidential elections. a sandbar while someone was “aboard.” when the Batkivschyna left Hawaii, head- Ukrainian sailors then spent some time in Mr. Biriukovich is hoping that once the It managed to become the star of ing for the legendary South Seas islands, New Zealand illegally before asking for race for the presidential seat is over, he Operation Sail 2000, the Millennium discovered by Captain James Cook in the emergency aid from the government, will obtain the aid he is seeking. homage to sailing and the largest gather- 18th century and made famous by the claiming that Captain Biriukovich had While retaining a sense of optimism, ing of sailing vessels ever, after The New painter Paul Gauguin, who in the 19th cen- abandoned them when he left for Mr. Biriukovich, nonetheless is a person York Times ran a front page story on the tury left his family to live in Tahiti. Australia, and receiving airline tickets to grounded in reality. He said that if he ship’s travails on the Fourth of July, the The Batkivschyna made stops at Ukraine courtesy of the New Zealand does not find a sponsor he would leave day Operation Sail entered New York Christmas Island, part of the Republic of government. the Batkivschyna to his friend who is cur- Harbor with President Bill Clinton on the Kiribati, and three of the 15 Cook “This is the type of problems I had with rently paying port costs, with the direc- reviewing stand. Islands. On one of the islands they were crews from the start of this voyage,” tive that he can do with it as he pleases. Afterwards, the celebrity vessel and its invited to an elementary school to give a explained Mr. Biriukovich, who said that he “I think that the schooner will die crew continued into the Great Lakes, presentation on Ukraine. will demand that his last crew of this proj- there in that case and he will bury it down the Mississippi and into the Gulf of After reaching the northern New ect, if it does indeed go forward, stay with because no one is going to buy it,” com- Mexico before cruising the Caribbean. Zealand town of Opua, they met with him until the Batkivschyna returns to Kyiv. mented Captain Biriukovich. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 9

Early Ukrainian field recordings at the American Folklife Center

A view of the reading room at the American Folklife Center, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Photo by A. Potoczniak (June, 2004). by Anthony Potoczniak Jefferson Building of the Library of Excerpt of a musical transcription of holosinnia (keening song) from the Rylskyi Congress. The Ukrainian cylinder collection Institute Ukrainian Cylinder Collection, Archive of Folk Culture, American WASHINGTON – Scholars and features original archival materials loaned Folklife Center, Library of Congress. researchers interested in Ukrainian folk by the Rylskyi Institute to the Folklife music will soon have access to a unique Center for restoration and duplication. tion were recorded in the 1920s by flourished in the Ukrainian countryside, collection of recordings made by The recordings from the cylinder col- Ukrainian ethnologists and ethnographers Volodymyr Kharkiv during a decade-long as well as vocal and instrumental works lection are culturally and historically sig- systematic program to collect folk songs in the early 20th century. that can still be heard today. Of particu- nificant and indicative of the pre-eminent initiated by the Ethnographic Thanks to a collaborative duplication lar note, there are a significant number of status Ukrainian folk music scholarship Commission, a predecessor organization project between the Rylskyi Institute of Art, recordings by “kobzari” or bards (e.g., already enjoyed in Europe at the begin- to the Rylskyi Institute. The collection Nazar Poklad, Larion Honchar and oth- Folklore and Ethnography (Kyiv) and the ning of the 20th century, which included also contains several earlier field record- ers), who narrate historical events to the American Folklife Center at the Library of the early adoption of the Edison phono- ings made by notable devotees of accompaniment of the lira (hurdy-gurdy) Congress, folk music enthusiasts will be graph in fieldwork practice, transcription Ukrainian folklore: the poetess Lesia or the kobza (lute-type instrument) in the able to listen to rare field recordings at the and musical analysis. Ukrainka and her husband, international- form of dumy or epic ballads. Folklife Center’s reading room located in Many of the songs in the AFC collec- ly renowned ethnologist Klyment Kvitka. These minstrels, like many of the The Ukrainian sound collection con- ethnographers who recorded them, were tains approximately 20 hours of recorded repressed during the Stalinist purges in music that was salvaged carefully from the 1930s that eventually led to the 211 wax cylinders by sound engineer demise of this distinctly Ukrainian folk specialists at the Library of Congress. As art form. The collection also contains part of the duplication process, the songs have been copied onto analog and digital several dozen unpublished musical tran- formats guaranteeing their preservation scriptions of dumy, psalmy, and holosin- for many generations. The original cylin- nia (keening songs) as well as photo- ders along with a set of restoration mas- graphs of instruments and folk musicians ters were sent back to the Rylskyi from the period. Institute. The collaborative project was An online finding aid describing the funded in part by several private founda- Rylskyi Institute Ukrainian Cylinder tions including the Maria Yasinsky Collection will be made available on the Murowany Foundation, the REX American Folklife Center’s website, Foundation, the Soros Foundation and http://www.loc.gov/folklife/. For more Photo of a 19th century lira (hurdy-gurdy) from the Rylskyi Institute Ukrainian the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. information about the collection readers Cylinder Collection, Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library The Ukrainian collection exhibits a may contact the Folklife Reference Staff of Congress. multitude of song traditions that once at: [email protected].

Soccer sensation Shevchenko greets fans in Philadelphia by Andrew Fylypovych daughters from Basil Tarasko, of Bayside, ball-handling skills because he was con- in the incomparable accuracy and power of N.Y., who was selling them as part of his stantly double- and even triple-teamed. But his free kicks. His first scoring opportunity PHILADELPHIA – At the 2004 Easter fund-raising efforts for Baseball Ukraine. even under tight coverage he managed came early in the second half, when he Bazaar of the Ukrainian Educational and Since it might take a few more years several nifty dribbles past his defenders. fired a blistering shot which rolled along Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa., a before Ukraine generates a baseball father purchased two soccer jerseys for his great, who wouldn’t want the colorful Shevchenko’s greatest skill probably lies (Continued on page 24) Kyiv Dynamo and AC Milan shirts sporting the Shevchenko name? One of Ukraine’s most popular, almost mythical, “sport exports,” Andriy Shevchenko is considered by many to be today’s best European soccer player. Myth turned to reality when AC Milan, Shevchenko’s Italian home, played Chelsea FC on August 2 at the glistening Lincoln Financial Field. The crowd was festive, and there was a visibly strong showing by area Ukrainians. Dozens of blue-and-yellow flags fluttered in the hands of excited fans, and hundreds more wore Shevchenko jerseys. The game tempo was guarded, undoubtedly slowed by the heavy humidi- AC Milan’s Andriy Shevchenko signs ty, which was only slightly relieved in the autographs outside Lincoln Financial second half by very light breezes reaching Post-game revelry included a variety of fans, including local Ukrainians (from Field in Philadelphia after the game the playing field. Shevchenko barely got a left) Aleks Wolchasty, Andrea Fylypovych, Chrystynka Dukh, Natalia Antoniak, against Chelsea FC . chance to thrill the crowd with his deft Paul and Michael Tershakovec, Emily Knihnicky and Alexandra Fylypovych. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34 Ukrainian Democratic Youth Organization holds 42nd annual summer camp

by Taras Konowal LONDON, Ontario – The Ukrainian Democratic Youth Organization (ODUM) held its 42nd annual Recreational Camp here at the Ukraina resort. This was the 28th year that the camp was held at this location. The camp was attended by 76 children from the United States and Canada who ranged in age from 6 to 14. The Ukraina resort is situated on 110 rolling acres in rural London. When the camp was built in 1976 a branch of the Thames River that winds through the property was dammed up to create a small lake. The kids enjoyed daily visits to the river to fish, boat and explore. This 42nd annual ODUM summer camp was dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko. Presentations were held for all of the campers to teach them about Taras Konowal the legacy that Shevchenko left. The kids were taught songs that featured lyrics Campers during the first week of camp. written by Shevchenko, such as “Sadok Vyshnevyi,” “Vziav By Ya Banduru” and loon toss contest and the famous Ukraina “Yakby Meni Cherevyky.” water slide. The kids were treated to sno- The camp attendees were divided up cones and popcorn throughout the festiv- into three girls’ groups and three boys’ ities. groups. The girls groups were called The evening meals were kept lively “Chervoni Maky,” “Nezabudky” and with themes such as “Date Night” when “Hutsulski Divchata.” The boys’ groups each camper had an escort for dinner. At were “Malenki Liudy,” “Zoloti Koroli” the Monks’ Dinner the campers could not and “Chorni Lytsari.” talk during the meal, and during the The activities of the camp were Asian Dinner all the campers took their extremely well planned and directed dur- shoes off at the door, sat on the ground ing both weeks by Victor Szwez, his around lowered tables lit with hand- assistant Nata Reidy, and two senior made lanterns and ate great Asian food counselors, Matt Shevchenko and Nadya with chopsticks. Reidy. The state-of-the-art playground was The campers were kept busy and high- used daily by the younger age groups. ly entertained throughout the two weeks They developed their own games and with activities such as the Olympiada, group activities incorporating all of the which lasted for a week and included playground equipment. During the sec- events such as kick ball, a fishing derby, ond week of camp the kids enjoyed a lip a pudding eating contest, relay races, an sync contest that had each group prepare egg toss and many more great events. a song that involved all of its members. The two weeks also included the game The contest was won by two of the boys’ of capture the flag, Pajama Day, Wacky counselors, Anton Gugliotta and Slavko At the opening ceremonies of the “Olympiad,” senior counselors Matt Day and Casino Night; and dances were Lysyk. Shevchenko and Nadya Reidy enter the resort with the Olympic flame. held each week. During week one, the Two bonfires were built by the coun- theme of the zabava was Hawaii; the sec- selors and oldest boys’ group. The first ond week’s zabava was preceded by week’s reached a height of 27 feet and had weddings that were held at one of the 23 levels. This was outdone by the final resort’s gazebos. Those brave enough to bonfire, which was 36 feet tall and had 32 enter the “wedding chapel” went to the levels. During the final vatra the children zabava as a couple. of the camp sang songs they learned during On Thursday of the second week an camp accompanied on the accordion by ODUM carnival was held on the grounds Alex Fesiak, who leads the popular that included a Lazer Maze Bouncer, Canadian musical group Dunai. Each Dunk Tank for the camp directors, mina- ture golf, massage therapy, a water bal- (Continued on page 18)

Camp director Victor Szwez arm wrestles campers during Casino Night.

Seen at the lighting of the bonfire are two of its builders, Steve Shapka and Damian Snyh.. The Shevchenko lecture led by Nadya Reidy. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 11

Plast kicks off exchange programs to increase international awareness PARSIPPANY, N.J. – For Plast to fully fund a set of Ukrainian counselors Ukrainian Scouting Organization, this coming to the United States, as well as par- summer marked the beginning of a set of tially fund a group of Ukrainian American programs bringing Ukrainian Plast coun- counselors who would work at camps in selors to the United States and sending Ukraine. Donations can be sent to Plast their Ukrainian American counterparts to National Executive Board, Att’n: Ukraine. Nine Ukrainian counselors Counselors from Ukraine, 144 Second Ave., spent July working at Plast camps in the New York, NY 10003-8305. United States, while several Ukrainian The National Plast Command of the American plastuny worked on humani- United States also administered a program tarian projects in Ukraine. sending several Ukrainian American plas- The nine Ukrainian counselors spent tuny to Ukraine to work on humanitarian their summers fulfilling the duties of coun- projects. The program, called the Plast selors at their respective camps – everything Effort Toward the Cooperation of Nations from teaching orienteering to running arts (known by its Ukrainian acronym as and crafts. The counselors, hailing mostly PAKS), offers Ukrainian American plastuny from western Ukraine, were: Oleksander a selection of humanitarian projects pro- Svystun of Lviv, Olha Herus of Lviv, posed by various organizations in Ukraine. Yaroslav Lavriv of Dolyna, Ivano- Plastuny must be 18 or older to participate. Frankivsk Oblast, Zoreslava Bahniuk of The goal of the project is for plastuny Lviv, Andriy Hevko of Ternopil, Myroslava from the United States to begin to view Chyrkova of Poltava, Ostap Onyshko of Ukraine as a concrete reality rather than an Lviv, Nadiya Opalynska of Ivano- abstract idea and improve their Ukrainian Frankivsk and Anatoliy Smahliuk of Rivne. language skills, all while working for a Mr. Svystun, Ms. Herus, Mr. Lavriv and good cause. Participants live and work sep- Ms. Bahniuk were assigned to the Vovcha arately from each other, so they are totally Tropa campground in East Chatham, N.Y. immersed in Ukrainian language and cul- Mr. Hevko, Ms. Chyrkova, Mr. Onyshko ture. and Ms. Opalynska were at the Pysanyi Projects proposed by sponsors to date Kamin campground in Middlefield, Ohio. include caring for children in an orphanage At Vovcha Tropa and Pysanyi Kamin, there for the physically disabled in a village in the was one counselor from Ukraine at each of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; renovating the the camps for novaky (boys age 6-10), facilities of that orphanage; increasing novachky (girls age 6-10), yunaky (boys awareness of AIDS, drug use and other age 11-16) and yunachky (girls age 11-16). health issues in Lutsk, Volyn Oblast; restor- At Novyi Sokil in North Collins, N.Y., the ing historical landmarks in Berestechko, lone visitor, Mr. Smahliuk, was with the Volyn Oblast; and facilitating tourism at the camp for yunaky. Museum of Lesia Ukrainka in Volyn. The exchange grew out of collaboration The nine Ukrainian counselors who lived between the National Plast Commands of and worked at Ukrainian American Plast the United States and Ukraine. The program camps flew back to Ukraine on August 5. was designed to help Plast in the United Before their departure, The Weekly sat States preserve its Ukrainian character, down with them to get their perspectives on while providing Plast in Ukraine with valu- the experience. The following are excerpts able experience. from several of the interviews (interviews have been translated from Ukrainian into According to Ihor Mykyta, head of the Camp counselors Markian Hadzewycz of New Jersey and Oleksander Svystun of Lviv. National Plast Command of the United English by The Weekly). States, Plast in the United States differs ANATOLIY SMAHLIUK, 25, from other scouting organizations because RIVNE: one of its main goals is the preservation of Ukrainian heritage. However, that goal is in What made you want to participate jeopardy as children and counselors alike in this exchange? are losing their Ukrainian language ability. As Mr. Mykyta explained, Plast is a I was interested in seeing the unique scouting organization and not a school, so it character of camps in the United States. does not teach language through classroom Plast in the U.S. has been developing for instruction. Instead, the best way to ensure over 50 years and a definite set of tradi- the development of Ukrainian language tions has been created in that time. For skills is immersion. Bringing counselors instance, the idea of a theme and chris- from Ukraine was meant to accomplish this tening for each camp doesn’t exist in by allowing Ukrainian American plastuny Ukrainian Plast as it does in the U.S. to interact with Ukrainians, and also spark the curiosity of American plastuny about What were you expecting? Ukraine. I was expecting to be able to pass The exchange also aimed to provide the along to plastuny in the United States Ukrainian counselors with experience. Mr. some of my experience organizing Mykyta noted that Plast in Ukraine is in camps, and of course, I was expecting to many ways similar to the way Plast was in meet new people. I don’t think there was the United States in the 1950s, a sentiment much chance for me to become disillu- echoed by Mr. Svystun. Plast in Ukraine sioned here by differences between Plast was revived after Ukraine’s independence, in Ukraine and the U.S., because I had so it is still developing. The exchange was already worked as a Plast counselor in From left: Olha Herus of Lviv, Deanna Stawnycky and Christine Stawnychy giving partly meant to inform the growth of Plast Munich, Germany. I had already seen out Ukrainian candy at the Vocha Tropa campground. in Ukraine by showing leaders of Ukrainian Plast in the Diaspora and had an idea of Plast the path taken by Plast in the United what to expect in the United States. you’re not, people won’t accept you there, Ukraine was only a fairy tale that States, for better or for worse. because your approach will seem forced. their grandparents had told them about. The Ukrainian counselors who paticipat- Did you have to adjust your Afterwards they had a new sense of ed were chosen in an open application approach in order to be a successful ZORESLAVA BAHNIUK, 29, LVIV: pride in their background. This is espe- process administered by the National Plast counselor in the United States? How did the exchange benefit you? cially beneficial for counselors, who can Command of Ukraine, subject to the then pass on what they see to the approval of the National Plast Command of Only in the form of slight changes. For The exchange benefitted me by help- Ukrainian American children in Plast. the United States. The selected counselors instance, lessons have to be on the cor- ing me see what further steps are needed. represent some of the most qualified and rect level for a given set of children. A An exchange sending American plastuny OLIA HERUS, 19, LVIV: active counselors in Ukraine. very strong lesson plan, which would to Ukraine is also necessary. This year What are the most significant differ- The exchange was made possible by the work in Ukraine, might not work in the we were only able to bring a small piece ences between Plast in the United help and contributions of the Ukrainian United States because the children would of Ukraine to the plastuny in the United States and in Ukraine? American community. The National Plast not understand it. The lesson has to be States. They need to come to Ukraine and Command of the United States reached its adjusted to their language ability and see for themselves. It was interesting to see how different goal of raising $9,000 to fund the exchange. level of knowledge. I was moved by a few conversations Plast is in Ukraine and in the United According to Mr. Mykyta next year the However, I didn’t adjust my approach with counselors who had been to National Plast Command would again like significantly. You have to be yourself. If Ukraine. They said that until they went (Continued on page 23) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

An Ascetic’s Holiday: A month at the Holy Dormition Monastery in Univ by Andrew Sorokowski It was surrounded by thick walls and a shallow moat spanned by a short bridge PART I leading to a wooden portal. Through the Every summer, while travel agents open gate one could glimpse a courtyard, entice young Europeans with sun, sand in the center of which stood a church. and sex, a dozen or so 20- and 30-some- We picked out our luggage from the things spend their four-week holiday at storage compartment of the bus and car- the Holy Dormition Monastery in Univ. ried it to our rooms in a Soviet-built Lost among the hills and forests of west- annex behind the monastery. On one side ern Ukraine, Univ lies east of Lviv in the of the tiny foyer leading to my room and old province of Galicia. There the vaca- that of my neighbor, a Canadian archae- tioners attend lectures, read, study, take ologist, was a shared bathroom with a walks and join the monks in prayer. toilet and sink, and on the other a shower Among them you may find a graduate room. My room lacked a lightbulb, student in history, a television producer, which, however, was promptly supplied. a ticket-seller, a law student, a nun, a Curtainless windows looked out onto a teacher, an editor. They live in a partly small muddy field at the edge of the for- renovated Soviet-era dormitory adjoining est. There was a desk and chair, a bed, the monastery with occasional hot water, and an armoire for my clothes. frequent blackouts, and sagging mat- As soon as we were settled, a group of tresses on hard metal beds. us walked out through the muddy court- yard, still under reconstruction, and out What moves them to spend their the gate. We passed the spare wooden bell precious vacations in this way? tower, an altana, and the spring that trick- led from an opening in a rock by the To be sure, monastic holidays have monastery wall into a stream flowing become trendy. Europeans and across the grassy field towards the village. Americans flock to Buddhist monasteries This spring is the monastery’s source and retreat houses in Japan, the and origin. Like other monasteries and pil- Himalayas and even western grimage shrines, Univ has a founding leg- Massachusetts. The very summer I went end centered on a spring of healing waters. to Univ, the tabloids were reporting that (A version of this legend was published at Prince Charles was heading for a Zhovkva in 1904 by Ivan Butsmaniuk, and monastery in Greece, prudently taking quoted by Ihor Mytsko in his history of the along a comfortable bed. Univ monastery, “Sviatouspens’ka Lavra v The impulse to visit sacred places in Unevi [kinets’ XIII st.-kinets’ XX st.],” search of wisdom is at least as old as the Lviv, 1998; most of the historical data in Delphic oracle. In the Christian East, of this article are based on Mytsko’s study.) course, lay visits to monasteries are noth- According to this account, in medieval ing new. Monasticism played a major times a vassal of Prince Fedir role in the formation of Byzantine spiri- Liubartovych by the name of Lahodovsky, tuality in the Kyivan tradition. While the the lord of the village of Lahodiv and sur- severe life of a monk may seem alien to rounding lands, was suffering from a dis- the laity, there is much in it that can ease causing gradual paralysis of his legs. serve as an example. Even married life, it Directed by a dream of the Mother of God, is said, can sometimes benefit from the he headed east in search of a miraculous monastic virtues of voluntary poverty, spring that, she told him, would cure his obedience and even chastity. illness. Lahodovsky found the spring and According to the Belgian scholar was indeed healed. Archimandrite Boniface Luykx, the basic In gratitude he built a chapel and a principle of Eastern monastic spirituality monastery on the site. He invited the is deification, which involves a “constant monks of St. Basil the Great to build up urge for holiness” and a “joyful detach- what came to be known as the Monastery ment.” In his view, Eastern monasticism of the Holy Dormition, in honor of the presents “a paradigm of true Christianity death and assumption (in Byzantine tra- in the midst of a worldwide crisis of val- A scene from the grounds of the Holy Dormition Monastery in Univ, Ukraine. dition, the dormition or “falling asleep”) ues,” offering the genuine values “that of the Mother of God. modern man needs in order to recover attendant at an American-style snack bar, ly dilapidated houses and disorderly gar- The walls that rise up behind the from his nihilism,” and which are “the then boarded the plane for Lviv. dens. The bus lurched along the two-lane spring are a reminder of the precarious backbone for building up a new world.” I arrived in the midst of a luminous highway that connects Lviv with Kyiv, times in which the monastery developed. These values, he stresses, are not mere July afternoon. I was served supper in some 300 miles to the east. We traversed a After being burned by the Tatars in 1549, wishes, for in the Eastern monasteries my relatives’ airy apartment in a dingy series of villages, their yards alive with it was rebuilt as a stone fortress, com- they have been lived out, “not just per- but stolid turn-of-the-century Viennese- geese, ducks, goats and the occasional plete with battlements and an outer wall functorily, but charismatically, with joy- style building on St. George’s Hill. Then horse. From time to time a golden church linking four towers. Around this time, ful and creative commitment” (Eastern I lay down on a couch in the living/din- dome gleamed in the distance. the women’s monastery of the Monasticism and the Future of the ing room which was to be my bedroom, Near me sat a couple of nuns. They Transfiguration was built on Monk’s Church, 1993, pp. 176-180), or, as Father with its 14-foot ceilings and high cur- were singing the Jesus prayer, plaintively, Hill. During the great Kozak-peasant Zosima puts it in Dostoyevsky’s Brothers tained windows facing a courtyard, and over and over again: “Lord Jesus Christ, uprising of 1648, which shook the Karamazov, “a monk is not a different descended into a deep, long sleep. Son of God, have mercy on us sinners.” Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to its kind of man, but merely such as all men The next day was cool and bright. I Frankly, I found it a bit annoying. The foundations, the insurgents’ Tatar allies on earth ought to be.” packed my bags and stumbled down the others chatted quietly. carried off numerous villagers. Others I came to Univ to teach a course in cobblestone streets to the tree-lined cen- We hurtled through flat green fields sought protection within the monastery history at the summer school organized tral mall, flanked by broad boulevards bordered by dark forests and rising hills. walls. But the Kozaks managed to enter by the Lviv Theological Academy and and presided over by the neo-classical A filly grazed in a pasture. We passed the church under the pretext of attending the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky the liturgy. They then proceeded to Institute of Eastern Christian Studies in Opera House, past the medieval market tractors; horse-drawn wagons made of square and town hall to St. Michael’s planks, with rubber tires; and women in despoil the monastery and its inhabitants. Ottawa. The prospect of escaping my After the abbot and monks paid them a daily routine and embarking on an Church, where the chartered bus to Univ kerchiefs ambling along or gathered at was waiting. Since my last visit, the brightly painted concrete bus stations. ransom, however, they departed without adventure in this far-off land had tanta- perpetrating the expected massacre. lized me for months. Yet, already on the city’s varied facades – from Renaissance Here and there were tracts of gleaming to Viennese Sezession and Art Deco – new private housing, some of it built by We crossed the wooden bridge, passed flight from Boston to Frankfurt, some- through the monastery gate into the court- thing began to change. I felt my every- had been cleaned and repainted. New weekend amateurs, much of it financed cafe-bars and minuscule restaurants by relatives in America. yard, and entered the church. Its dim inte- day pretensions and preoccupations, my rior was illuminated by narrow Gothic peered invitingly from underneath the We turned off the highway and rattled petty attachments and ambitions, begin- windows beneath a vaulted ceiling. The massive old structures. There was almost through the village of Univ. At the cross- ning to peel away like scales. From a dis- walls are decorated with neo-Byzantine nothing Soviet left; it looked and felt like roads in the center of the village, the bus tance, the world I was leaving behind frescoes. Square stone plates constitute a part of Europe again. turned up a dirt road running parallel to a appeared more and more trivial. the floor. Halfway down the single nave, Frankfurt Airport was a disappointment – Repeatedly stalling between neutral and stream. At the edge of the village, where we could discern on the left wall the icon acres of cold marble, vast and sterile first gear, the bus clattered through the the dark green forest rose up with the of the Mother of God. On the opposite halls: affluence without soul or sub- town, which grew shabbier as we left the hills, there suddenly appeared an enor- side of the nave stands a stone monument stance. Groggy from the overnight flight, center. We passed eastward through the mous white fortified Baroque structure, I bought an Italian espresso from an Arab hilly suburb of Vynnyky, with its cheerful- like some alien visitor from another age. (Continued on page 13) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 13

already grazing on the grounds. Inside Afterwards, one of the monks might give 1253 Prince Danylo received a royal An Ascetic’s Holiday... the church it was dark. I could see can- an informal talk or lead us in prayer. crown from the pope. Could the (Continued from page 12) dles burning before the icon of the On some days after lunch I would take monastery have been founded by refugees to Metropolitan Mykhailo Levytskyi, who Mother of God of Univ, before the four walks with the students or sit under the from Mongol rule? There is documentary died at Univ in January of 1858 and is icons of the iconostasis, on the tetrapod altana and talk. We compared life in evidence that it already existed by the end buried in the church. A new iconostasis (a small square table between the altar Ukraine and the West, and discussed such of the 13th century; it is specifically men- (icon-screen), carved in wood by masters and the nave) and, dimly visible through topics as genres and approaches in histori- tioned in a Polish royal charter of 1395. from Lviv in the 1990s, separates the nave the royal doors of the iconostasis, upon cal writing, market reform, Kravchuk and We clambered up Monk’s Hill over thick from the sanctuary. The altar, as is custom- the altar. The morning service includes Kuchma, the American legal system, and tree-roots and slippery mud. In the midst of ary, faces east. several psalms, beginning appropriately even that wayward rusyn, Andy Warhol. the forest we came upon Prof. Berest, who Metropolitan Levyts’kyi in fact spent enough with the cleansing motif of the These were serious, motivated students, was in charge of the expedition excavating most of his tenure at Univ rather than 51st and continuing with the Psalms of the kind one sometimes encounters in the early settlements. He showed us some Lviv, saving the monastery from ruin. Praise (148-150). During the service one adult-education classes. They were not gravestones, one with skeletal remains. Halychyna (Galicia) had come under could see the sky brightening through the blinded by the appeal of the West, or dis- Nearby were traces of a church or Austrian rule with the first partition of church windows. At half-past seven the tracted by the lure of consumer goods – monastery dating to perhaps the 13th centu- Poland in 1772. The Hapsburgs generally monks began a glorious liturgy. though at least one was considering work- ry. Further on we saw a few stone “Kozak tolerated the Uniate Church, which they Back in my room, I might read or pre- ing abroad for sheer economic survival. crosses” from the 16th or 17th century. dubbed Greek-Catholic to indicate its pare my next lecture. At nine we would One of my students was a ticket-seller There was also an engraved slab of stone Greek-Byzantine rite and its equality gather for breakfast. The plentiful food at the railroad station. Of Eastern covering a grave. In a separate area of the with the Roman rite. Nevertheless, the and comradely atmosphere raised my Ukrainian and Orthodox background, but dense forest were the brick remains of secularizing reforms of Emperor Joseph spirits. In silence we drank tea and ate without any particular religious upbring- monks’ cells, and their cemetery. II took their toll. Thus, the Holy kasha in milk, dry white cheese, and ing, she had taken an interest in the Not far away was a hideout dug into the Dormition Monastery succumbed to the fresh bread and butter, while one of the Greek-Catholic faith. In Lviv she had ground by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army monastery closings of 1787. Three years students read from Scripture. found a parish where the preaching in the 1940s, where a battle with Soviet later it was formally liquidated and its I taught a 90-minute class, at 10-11:30 addressed her needs and where there was security forces had been fought around buildings put to secular use. But by col- a.m. At the beginning of each class, the a group of like-minded young adults who 1950. Further on, where the trees yielded lecting books from the entire province at students rose to sing (not merely recite) attended every Sunday and frequently to a clearing, one could see the traces of the monastery, making it a center of his- the prayer “Heavenly King.” During the met for discussions. an earthen wall and a sort of moat, built torical and liturgical study, Metropolitan break, they would make me a much-need- Another student told me the story of possibly in the ninth or 10th century. Levytskyi preserved it into modern times. ed cup of strong black coffee. Teaching her grandfather, a Greek-Catholic priest. Whatever the archaeological evidence I returned to the church that evening at was particularly rewarding because the In the 19th and early 20th century, it was may reveal about the monastery’s origins, about 6:30. The monks were praying the students seemed thirsty for new methods the clerical families that gave birth to the the historical picture becomes clearer from Ninth Hour – the “hours” being counted, in and approaches to studying and thinking Ukrainian intelligentsia of Halychyna. the 17th century. Like other Orthodox the ancient fashion, from dawn to dusk – about history. They were accustomed to Newly graduated seminarians would typ- monasteries, it was headed by an archiman- followed by vespers. Like most of the formalistic Soviet-style teaching, with the ically marry the daughters of priests. At drite, whose second in command was the services, vespers was sung in Church professor delivering polished lectures and least one son would become a priest, and hegumen (abbot). This arrangement has Slavonic. Clustered about lecterns laden the students dutifully taking notes, memo- their daughters, wives of priests. Other remained to the present day, despite the fact with thick hymnals, the monks chanted in rizing facts and rarely asking questions, children might become teachers, schol- that in 1700 the Holy Dormition Monastery much less challenging the lecturer. two groups, alternating verse by verse, ars, lawyers, physicians or engineers. was officially joined with the Roman They were bemused when I invited with a brisk, manly energy – so different My student’s grandfather, Father Church along with the entire eparchy (dio- them to analyze historical documents on Volodymyr Senkivskyi, was born in from the ethereal, plaintive supplications cese) of Lviv, and thus became “Uniate.” their own. They rightly questioned their Ternopil when Halychyna was still under of Gregorian chant – leaving us barely For some time the monks retained their own competence to reach absolute, defini- Austrian rule. Upon completing his semi- enough time to catch the beauty of the pas- Eastern customs, including abstinence from tive conclusions, but seemed to understand nary studies he married, and was sages. Byzantine-rite vespers include meat and the wearing of long hair and the value of learning historical method ordained by Bishop Ivan Buchko. After Psalms 104; the supplicatory 141, 142 and beards. They also sought to retain the rela- through critical source analysis. And they the Red Army occupied Halychyna in 130 (“De Profundis”); and the brief, lauda- tive autonomy traditionally enjoyed by quickly caught on to my informal 1944-1945, he was arrested and sen- tory Psalm 117. Later I would find it par- Eastern-rite monasteries. American teaching style. Most of them tenced to a term in the labor camps, ticularly apt to hear the 104th psalm, with In the 18th century the monks of Univ quickly overcame their reluctance to sug- which he served in Kemerovo, western its natural imagery and praise of Creation, joined the Eastern-rite Catholic Order of after an afternoon of hiking in the sur- gest alternative views or interpretations. In Siberia. After Stalin’s death in 1953, fact, the most inquisitive and outspoken many priests were allowed to return St. Basil the Great. While the monastery rounding hills. As vespers drew to a close had printed some church books in the we would join in singing our favorite part, student was one of the young nuns whom I home. Father Volodymyr came back in had heard chanting on the bus from Lviv. 1956, but of course could not openly 1600s, it now became an important pub- the ancient prayer Tykhyi Svit. lishing center. In the 1760s and 1770s, a At 8 p.m. the administrators, teachers My teaching was limited by the avail- minister to the faithful. school of philosophy and theology served and students met for supper in the dining able technology. We had no textbooks. After classes on the first day, my col- to educate the monks. Then came room. We ate rough tasty bread and kasha Instead, the modest array of volumes league the archaeologist led several of us Enlightened Despotism and seculariza- (buckwheat groats) with black blood transported from the Lviv Theological along a muddy, rutted road up Monk’s tion under the Austrian Hapsburgs. sausage, followed by cheesecake and tea. Academy and arranged on tables in the Hill to an archaeological dig that may It was only in the tenure of Metropolitan After supper, several of us went outside “library” had to be shared. Making pho- provide the evidence to confirm or refute Andrey Sheptytsky (1901-1944), a Polish to watch the sun setting behind the forest- tocopies was slow and laborious. But the monastery’s foundation myth. So far, ed hills and to talk in the deepening dusk. when it came time to type up the final the evidence suggests that the area was count of Ruthenian ancestry, that monastic The darkening sky began to cloud over, examination I was pleasantly surprised to settled by the ninth or 10th century. But life was revived at Univ. By this time, the and suddenly it became cold. At 9:15 discover that the monastery did have a when was the monastery founded? The Greek-Catholic Church had taken the lead in p.m. I was back in my unheated room computer. Contact with the outside world medieval Rus’ state was Christianized at the Ruthenian national revival, which in the and sank, exhausted, into bed. was another matter, as there did not seem Kyiv around 988. The monastic rule of early years of the 20th century adopted a I was not privy to living conditions in to be any telephone lines. As in much of St. Theodore the Studite (died 826), Ukrainian national orientation. Evidently as the monastery, but in the annex they were the Second World, however, the lack of developed in Constantinople, was adopt- part of this ethnic and religious renaissance, spartan. During the first week hot water infrastructure had prompted the monks to ed in Rus’ in the 11th century. groups of young peasants in the western was sporadic, and from time to time there skip that stage of modernization and pass Monasteries, which served as libraries Ukrainian countryside sought to restore the was no water at all. The bathroom had no directly to the wireless age. The monastic and cultural centers as well as communi- ancient Eastern monastic way of life. The mirror. Consequently, I had to learn to mobile phone was convenient and could ties of prayer and communal life, spread metropolitan welcomed these efforts, though shave blind, and developed the habit of be used practically anywhere. throughout Kyivan Rus’, including the he saw that the dominant and somewhat elit- inspecting the results at a huge antique Consequently, my first experience with Galician-Volynian principality in what is ist Basilian order, to which he belonged, mirror in the hallway on my way to the mobile telephony was taking a call while today western Ukraine. would not suit these young idealists. morning service. There were a few standing on a drawbridge over a moat. The princes of Halych-Volyn, or one Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s demands planned regional power blackouts in the After classes, a number of the students of their vassals, could well have founded were simple yet stern. It is related that evenings; on such occasions, candles were would walk over to the monastery church Univ. The location was advantageous, when he provided several of the aspiring distributed. Thus, some of our informal to join the monks for the Sixth Hour, fol- lying near the east-west overland trade monks a parish house at Sknyliv near talks or prayer meetings were conducted lowed by lunch back in the dining hall at 2 route linking the medieval towns of Lviv, he told them to “live as you wish; if by candlelight, which heightened the mys- p.m. Meals were prepared from products Halych and Lviv (the latter founded in you survive a year without any help, this tical atmosphere. One evening there might of the monastery farm and cooked by vol- the mid-1200s) with Kyiv to the east and will be a sign that you are able to found a be hot water but no electricity, making it unteers from the village: lots of porridge, Krakow to the west. Kyiv lay on the river new monastic community.” In 1906 the too dark to take a shower; another evening corn pudding (kulesha), kasha, vegetable route between Scandinavia and Sknyliv community was chartered, with a there might be electricity but no hot water. soups, potatoes, cucumbers, sausage, fresh Constantinople, as well as the land route version of the rule of St. Theodore the To make things worse, the summer was country bread, white farmer’s cheese, to the Orient, while Krakow lay on the Studite developed by the metropolitan unusually cool. I wore my one blue V- honey from the monastic apiary, tea, and Vistula, which flows north to the Baltic. himself. The Studite rule was ascetic and neck sweater nearly every day. small apples. Lunch was usually eaten in Not far from Lviv are the headwaters of severe. Yet soon the Sknyliv monastery Every morning at 5:30 someone came silence, with the students taking turns the Dnister, which flows south to the attracted not only local Ukrainians, but down the halls with a wooden rattle to reading from the Lives of the Saints. Black Sea, also providing access to also a Pole, a Croatian, a Frenchman, a wake us for the utrennia (Greek orthros), The rest of the afternoon was free for Constantinople – long the grandest city Dutchman and some Karaims. They were or morning service, akin to matins. I rest, walks, conversation or study. The of Christendom. joined by Josef Peters, who came from would pass through the courtyard, under Ninth Hour, followed by vespers, began The Mongols invaded Kyivan Rus’ in Germany by foot, and Leonid Fyodorov, the arch, and over to the wooden bridge at about 6:30 p.m. Supper was late, but the 1240s. The grand prince of Halych who was to become the founder of the leading to the monastery gate. 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Ukrainian culture, pro-Europeans, pro- lic was in 1802, or, by that token, according to the 1999 pattern, but the 1994- Interview... market forces and the like (it is broader Germany and Poland in 1932 – each of style outcome is still very much possible. (Continued from page 5) than the term often used, “national elite”). these countries on their 13th anniversary And this is probably the most optimistic significance or a lack of faith in a For this group, which may comprise any- was still making pivotal choices. feature of the current situation. Yushchenko victory. thing from 15 to 35 percent of the elec- And for some of them these choices, torate, the election is a defining moment, unfortunately, proved to be very fatal. Q: Have Ukrainians changed, in However, if one compares the candidates terms of their participation in the dem- of the three elections, then yes, I think this one in which it is possible, belatedly, to In the Ukrainian case, what is at stake in combat the existing structure, oligarchs of 2004 is very different from what was at ocratic process? (e.g. voting, cam- time voters have a better choice, though they paigning, debating, etc.) do not always get to hear the Yushchenko various types, and the disgraced but stake in 1991, or even in 1994. Then the crucial issue was the birth or death of a platform and may be influenced by govern- resilient Kuchma administration in partic- A: Both yes and no. As a major change, newly emerged state. Now there is no ment propaganda against it. ular. Though there have been the occa- I would highlight the character of the par- doubt that Ukraine is here to stay for a sional outrageous statements, essentially ties that each candidate represents. In 1991 Q: Have Ukrainians changed, in long time. The question is, however, what from fringe elements (leading to charges it was a showdown between the party of terms of their participation in the dem- of extremism in the Yushchenko camp), kind of a Ukraine will it be? Will it be a power and the opposition. In 1994 there ocratic process? (e.g. voting, cam- the debate has generally been engaging country with a rule of law, strong economy was a rivalry between two parties of power, paigning, debating, etc.) and serious among people who have at and, possibly, a member of the European each having its roots and support in differ- heart the best interests of Ukraine as a Union? Or, will it be the country notorious ent parts of Ukraine, i.e., in East and West. A: Opinion polls over the past few years central European state, and one that has for corruption of power and poor standards indicate only the ambivalent and to some Now it is a rivalry of two parties of power ignored consistently the promises made of living. Or, will it be a kind of a peculiar (note that most of the Yushchenko extent regional outlook of Ukrainians. since 1991 to eliminate corruption, crime, mixture of political corruption with a rela- Having visited all “regions” of Ukraine entourage, including himself, have been in attacks on the media, harassment of the tively blooming economy? power once), but each party has support over the past 2 years, it still seems a truism opposition, etc. This is a healthy sign. that they have little in common: take, for throughout all of Ukraine, and regional dif- What is paradoxical and lamentable is Q: With regard to the general pro- example, the two areas Yaroslaw Hrytsak ferences are much less pronounced. that Ukraine’s economic recovery, while file of a candidate and a political cam- contrasted in a recent paper, Donetsk and Another significant difference between the rapid, has yet to be translated into an all- paign, have there been any significant Lviv. That is why, despite considerable 1990s and 2004 is the disappearance of a embracing rise of living standards. That is changes since 1991? Is it fair to say progress toward nation building, it remains communist party as a viable political actor. why, in spite of heightened voter interest, that voters are being offered a better difficult to assess what is encapsulated by choice in terms of candidates? Both factors combined open a window Yushchenko’s task is so difficult and why the word “Ukrainians.” Though I am some- of opportunity to build a bi-party system the activists have yet to convince most times skeptical about abiding by opinion A: It is not an issue of a better or worse that would be based on political prefer- polls, they do illustrate with poignant clari- voters of the urgency and significance of choice. It is that the choice and the setting ences, rather than ethnic or linguistic dif- ty that most residents of Ukraine (a better the 2004 campaign. are different. Under the given circum- ferences in Ukrainian society. But then term, I think, than “Ukrainians”) are preoc- Dr. Yaroslaw Hrytsak is a professor of stances, I would prefer to compare the 2004 again, whether this opportunity will be cupied with daily subsistence, rising prices, history at Lviv National University and elections with those of 1994. Then Ukraine realized depends on what will happen during these presidential elections. health care, and employment – a visit to the dean of humanities at the Ukrainian managed to do what most of the post-Soviet Donbas town of Horlivka confirmed this Catholic University. states (Russia included) failed to do and that tendency. A cynic might therefore comment it is to succeed with a peaceful and unma- Dr. Michael McFaul is a professor of political science at Stanford University in that most voters have lost interest in elec- Q: A number of diplomats and political nipulated shift of power from one group of California and a senior fellow at tions. One can describe this group as “pas- figures have called this presidential elec- political elites to another. And this was defi- Stanford’s Hoover Institution. sive voters,” who have, frankly, better tion in Ukraine pivotal. Is it? As Ukraine nite proof that democracy in Ukraine has things with which to occupy their time. nears its 13th anniversary, is this election indigenous and stabile roots. In this respect, Q: A number of diplomats and political On the other hand, the politically active a defining moment for the country? the 1999 elections were an obvious regress, figures have called this presidential elec- have been galvanized by the present cam- Kuchma could not win his second term tion in Ukraine pivotal. Is it? As Ukraine paign – this sector consists of members of A: Yes, it is a defining moment. without political manipulations. So now in nears its 13th anniversary, is this election the political opposition, intellectuals, Especially for a young country like 2004 Ukraine has to follow either the 1994 a defining moment for the country? those concerned with the reexamination Ukraine. Look at where the United States or the 1999 scenario. So far, I would judge, of Ukrainian history and development of was in 1789, or where the French repub- the election campaign has developed (Continued on page 26) ìäêÄ∫çëúäÄ îEÑÖêÄãúçÄ äêÖÑàíçÄ ëèßãäÄ

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Columbia University offers Ukrainian courses in fall 2004 NEW YORK – Columbia University taught on Mondays and Wednesdays at will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays classes at Columbia, while PhD candidates and the Harriman Institute will offer a 4:10-5:25 p.m. in 703 Hamilton Hall. The at 4:10-5:25 p.m. in 312 Mathematics and master degree students from universi- number of courses in Ukrainian lan- instructor is Dr. Shevchuk. Building. The instructor will be Mark von ties that are part of the Columbia guage, socio-linguistics, literature and • Language Development in Post- Hagen (Ph.D., Stanford University), pro- University Consortium (e.g., NYU, City history in the fall 2004 semester, which Totalitarian Space (U6888) is a graduate fessor of history, Columbia University. University of New York, New School) can begins on September 7. The expanded lecture course that examines the develop- Many of these courses are open, in register for non-language courses by curriculum was organized following a ment of language in the former Soviet addition to Columbia students, to students obtaining appropriate approval from both successful development campaign earlier Union and how language reflects from other universities in the New York their home school and Columbia. this year that brought the Columbia sociopolitical and cultural changes. While metropolitan area, as well as to individuals For further information, please contact endowed fund for teaching Ukrainian the course focuses on current language interested in non-credit continuing studies. Diana Howansky, Ukrainian Studies history to the $1 million mark. policies and problems of language devel- Undergraduate and graduate students from Program at Columbia University, by phone Descriptions of the courses to be opment, it also addresses issues reaching New York University can register directly at (212) 854-4697 or (212) 854-8624, or by offered are as follows (please note that back to the Soviet and late imperial peri- with their school for Ukrainian language e-mail at [email protected]. dates and times are subject to change): od, such as education and creation of • Elementary Ukrainian I (W1101) is a alphabets. The Ukrainian language will course for undergraduate and graduate be used as a primary case study, in addi- students with little or no knowledge of tion to Belarusian and Russian. The Former “Regensburgers” – Reminder! Ukrainian. Basic grammar structures are course will be taught on Wednesdays at introduced and reinforced with equal 4:10-6 p.m. in 501 International Affairs emphasis on developing oral and written Building. The instructor will be Antonina Regensburg Reunion # 15 communication skills. Special attention is Berezovenko (Ph.D., Kyiv State paid to acquiring and using common University), visiting scholar, Harriman vocabulary. By the end of the course, stu- Institute, Columbia University. September 13-16, 2004 dents are expected to conduct short con- • Literature and Identities in Post-Soviet at versations concerning daily life, read Ukraine (W4100) is an advanced under- simple factual texts and write routine graduate seminar that considers how vari- Soyuzivka messages. The course will be taught on ous identities (national, ethnic, territorial, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:40-6:55 religious, class and gender) are reflected in p.m. in 518 Hamilton Hall. The instructor contemporary Ukrainian literature, as well Motto “Let’s remember...” is Rory Finnin (Ph.D. candidate, as whether or not works of literature influ- Columbia Univ.), Department of Slavic ence the formation of these identities in Bring your best personal recollections, favorite languages, Columbia University. post-Soviet Ukraine. The course studies the • Intermediate Ukrainian I (W1201) is issues of cultural hybridity, bilingualism, poetry and warm hearts to add once again to the a course for undergraduate and graduate and the decentralization of the literary students that begins with a review of process since 1991. Major literary trends in meaningful mosaic of our past and present. grammar fundamentals and common post-Soviet Ukraine and the most represen- vocabulary and that places emphasis on tative texts of the past decade are examined. For accomodations contact: further development of students’ commu- The course will be taught on Tuesdays and nicative skills (oral and written). Course Thursdays at 4:10-5:35 p.m. Location TBA. Soyuzivka materials introduce students to functional The instructor will be Maria Rewakowicz P.O. Box 529 and stylistic differences in modern (Ph.D., University of Toronto), Canadian Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Ukrainian, including distinctions Foundation for Ukrainian Studies Neporany between Kyiv and Lviv literary variants. Fellow, Harriman Institute and visiting pro- Tel.: (845) 626-5641 By the end of the course, students will be fessor, department of Slavic languages, Fax: (845) 626-4638 able to use all major time frames and Columbia University. converse effectively in most formal and • The History of Modern Ukraine informal settings. The course will be (W3226) is an undergraduate lecture course taught on Mondays and Wednesdays at that focuses on 19th and 20th century 6:10-7:25 p.m. in 406 Hamilton Hall. Ukrainian history. The course intends to Employment Opportunity The instructor is Yuri Shevchuk (Ph.D., explore the idea of Ukraine as a multicultural Kyiv State Univ.), lecturer, department of society with permeable cultures and identi- The Harriman Institute seeks a staff associate to provide assistance with Slavic languages, Columbia University. ties in flux. Special focus is put on the trans- research relating to the Ukrainian Studies Program. He/she will review liter- • Advanced Ukrainian I (W3001) is a formation of traditional societies, including ature in assigned areas and help develop academic conferences and other course for undergraduate and graduate stu- Ukrainians (Ruthenians), Poles, Belarusians, events related to Ukrainian studies. He/she will liaise with (international Russians and Jews. The course will be taught dents who wish to develop their mastery of and local) Ukrainian studies scholars/centers and the Ukrainian émigré Ukrainian. Further study of grammar on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:40-6:55 community in North America. He/she will help update the Program’s donor includes patterns of word formation, partici- p.m. in 313 Fayerweather Hall. The instruc- ples, gerunds, and declension of numerals. tor will be Yaroslav Hrytsak (Ph.D., Lviv databases and devise questionnaires to obtain client feedback. He/she will Original texts and other materials are drawn State University), professor of history, Lviv help prepare reports and grant proposals. Some overnight, weekend and/or from classical and contemporary Ukrainian National University and Dean of Humanities, international travel will be required. literature, press, electronic media and film Ukrainian Catholic University. to familiarize students with varying linguis- • Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union Qualifications: Master’s degree in international affairs or Slavic studies; flu- tic features. The course will enable students (W3222) is an undergraduate lecture ent command of spoken and written Ukrainian and English; at least 2-3 to discuss both general and special interest course studying the political and social years experience in a university research setting; familiarity with Ukrainian topics, hypothesize and support opinions, history of the former Soviet Union from studies scholarship and intimate knowledge of North American Ukrainian and conduct independent field research in 1917 to the present. In discussions of communities. Also necessary are the ability to work independently, demon- the Ukrainian language. Classes are taught national minorities and nations, the strate organizational skills, and have a good working knowledge of comput- largely in Ukrainian. The course will be course focuses on Ukraine. The course ers. Experience working in Ukraine is highly preferable. Cover letter and resume should be sent to [email protected]. For more information, contact Frank Bohan, personnel and budget officer, Dr. Andrii Krawchuk appointed Harriman Institute, Columbia University, 420 W. 118th Street, New York, NY 10027; tel. (212) 854-6217. Applicants will be reviewed starting August 26. president of the University of Sudbury Columbia University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. SUDBURY, Ontario – Dr. Andrii ied at the Grand Séminaire de Montréal Krawchuk has been appointed to succeed and the Seminary of the Ukrainian Dr. Kenneth-Roy Bonin as president of Catholic Church. Dr. Krawchuk has a the University of Sudbury. Dr. Bonin left doctorate in theology, and his specializa- his position July 31, after serving a term tion is in religious ethics. of five years. The announcement was Since 1998, Dr. Krawchuk has been a made by Fernand Crépeau, chair of the professor in the Faculty of Theology at Notice to publishers and authors Board of Regents at the University of St. Paul University. 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2010. The gas agreement would remain in TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 286 Russia repeals... effect until 2030 with a five-year option for (Continued from page 1) extension. The two presidents stated that they Please be advised that Branch 286 has merged with Branch The agreement also stipulates the con- struction of a new natural gas pipeline believed close Ukrainian-Russian rela- 70 as of August 1, 2004. All inquiries and requests for through the Carpathian Mountains to move tions would help both countries in changes should be sent to Nina Bilchuk, new secretary. Russian natural gas to Western Europe. The becoming global economic players. International Gas Transport Consortium, a Mr. Kuchma added that relations joint venture between Naftohaz Ukrainy between the two countries lately had Nina Bilchuk become as close as they had ever been, a P.O. Box 280 and Russia’s Gazprom, will build the new natural gas line, which will travel from statement that Mr. Putin supported. 2200 Route 10 Bohorodchany to Uzhhorod. Gazprom said “I do not want to use stock phrases, but Parsippany, NJ 07054 it would guarantee the initial supply of an I have to touch on images of the past and state that our relations are nothing less (973) 292-9800 ext. 3025 additional 5 billion cubic meters for transit through Ukraine to Western Europe, which than fraternal. We communicate as old would grow to 19 billion cubic meters by and good friends,” explained Mr. Putin.

Turning the pages back... (Continued from page 6) According to Mr. Woronowycz’s news story, after moving smartly from the vintage luxury automobile to the review stand, Mr. Marchuk told the crowd of some 20,000 onlookers lined up and down Kyiv’s main thoroughfare that the military parade remained the centerpiece of Independence Day activities because it would reassert the military’s ready state and its preparedness to defend the country’s independence and sovereignty. “The parade of the armed forces demonstrates the high standards of preparedness,” Mr. Marchuk said. Dressed in a restrained pale green business suit, the recently appointed defense minister reaffirmed the country’s move toward democracy and free markets and stressed, “The individual is the highest value of society and the state.” Mr. Marchuk reiterated the position of the government to move Ukraine into NATO, a change of direction he has spurred, and the need for the government as well as the mili- tary to undergo extensive reform to pave the way there. “Ukraine’s armed forces must begin to rise to the standards of the North Atlantic Alliance, but it must be done within the country’s economic abilities,” explained Mr. Marchuk. President Leonid Kuchma, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Volodymyr Lytvyn and most of the country’s leadership stood along- side Mr. Marchuk as he gave his address. They listened too, as 5,000 soldiers filled Kyiv’s downtown area with the words to Ukraine’s national anthem, backed by a 1,000-strong military band. It was the first time the words to the anthem were sung at an Independence Day parade. While the Verkhovna Rada sanctioned the music to “Sche Ne Vmerla Ukraina” several years ago, it had approved the words only earlier that year.

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partner of the United States. Both politi- Putin calls Kuchma on birthday said the vice prime minister of Crimea. He NEWSBRIEFS cians confirmed their readiness to develop assumed that the foreign ministries of (Continued from page 2) the Ukraine-U.S. partnership in the sphere MOSCOW – Russian President Ukraine and Russia will in the near future of security and the struggle against terror- Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated coordinate the underground passageway not resolved and we won’t restart until they Leonid Kuchma on his birthday in a tele- are completely resolved,” Kram director ism. Secretary Rumsfeld praised the role of project. (Ukrainian News, ARTUIS) Ukrainian peacekeepers in Iraq and phone call on August 9. The heads of state Oleksandr Medvetskyy said, refusing to discussed current issues in their countries’ Printing of opposition paper is blocked specify what those unresolved issues might Kosova, saying that “the Ukrainians are doing their job wonderfully.” Ukrainian bilateral relations, and the schedule of be. Channel 5 is owned by Petro KYIV – The tax authorities on August 11 Defense Minister Yevhen Marchuk said forthcoming meetings at the highest level. Poroshenko, a political ally of opposition froze the bank accounts of the Mega-Plus after a meeting with Mr. Rumsfeld that the Mr. Putin also sent a congratulatory mes- Our Ukraine leader and presidential candi- sage to the Ukrainian president. The mes- publishing house, which printed Vechirni date Viktor Yushchenko. On August 3, duration of the stay of the Ukrainian con- tingent in Iraq is a “subject of negotiations” sage contained the following statement: Visti, a newspaper linked to opposition cable television operator Falstap stopped “Your personal contribution to the fruitful leader Yulia Tymoshenko, UNIAN reported. broadcasting Channel 5 in Dnipropetrovsk and depends on the situation in that coun- try. (RFE/RL Newsline) development of the multi-layered Russian- Ms. Tymoshenko’s Fatherland Party said in for technical reasons. On August 6, more Ukrainian dialogue is highly regarded in a statement that the move was made “with- than 50,000 opposition supporters picketed Yushchenko accuses PM of spying... Russia. It is to a great extent thanks to your out any explanation.” The party described the Dnipropetrovsk regional administration efforts that bilateral economic, humanitari- “the illegal acts by the tax-collecting agen- building protesting the disappearance of KYIV – Presidential candidate Viktor an and cultural ties have been given a new cies as a repressive action aimed at depriving Channel 5 from the city’s cable networks. Yushchenko, who leads the opposition impetus. In general, our relations of strate- the Ukrainian people of an opposition news- Falstap on August 7 resumed broadcasting Our Ukraine bloc, said on August 11 that gic partnership and collaboration have been paper and taking revenge on the independent Channel 5. (RFE/RL Newsline) Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych is considerably enhanced. I am convinced that publication for its articles on crimes commit- responsible for Mr. Yushchenko being ted by the authorities.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Ukraine to rotate contingent in Iraq your enormous experience of life, and your shadowed in Crimea earlier last week, firmness and consistency will continue to UNIAN reported. “It is work of this gov- Energy giants agree on debt payment CRIMEA – Ukrainian Defense Minister be of service for the good of the Ukrainian ernment, Yanukovych’s government, to Yevhen Marchuk told journalists following state, and to contribute to friendly, neigh- which the Internal Affairs Ministry and KYIV – Naftohaz Ukrainy, Ukraine’s his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense borly relations between our fraternal peo- Internal Affairs Minister Mykola Bilokon national operator of oil and gas pipelines, Donald Rumsfeld in Crimea on August 13 ples.” (ITAR-TASS, ARTUIS) are directly subordinated,” Mr. and the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom that Ukraine will replace its 1,600-strong Yushchenko said. He was referring to the Medvedchuk gets presidential medal have signed an accord setting Ukraine’s brigade in Iraq with a new one “from mid- detention of an Internal Affairs Ministry debt for Russian gas supplied in 1997-2000 September until mid-October,” Ukrainian officer who was clandestinely filming KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma pre- at $1.25 billion and establishing a debt- media reported. Mr. Marchuk thus effec- Mr. Yushchenko’s stay in Crimea on sented the chief of his administration, Viktor repayment mechanism, Interfax reported on tively refuted media speculation that August 10. Meanwhile, Vice Minister for Medvedchuk, with the Yaroslav the Wise August 12. Naftohaz will pay the sum to Ukraine may be planning to withdraw its Internal Affairs Petro Opanasenko said Order, Fifth Degree, according to the presi- Russia’s Vneshekonombank, which has military contingent from Iraq in the near on a national television channel on dential press service. Mr. Kuchma cited Mr. been previously empowered by Gazprom future. “No one can give you a deadline August 11 that the detained officer was Medvedchuk’s contribution to the develop- to claim the debt on Naftohaz’s corporate [for eventual withdrawal of Ukrainian there merely to ensure Mr. Yushchenko’s ment of the Ukrainian democracy and noted bonds. Under the accord, Gazprom will forces from Iraq] yet,” RFE/RL’s own safety and protect him from possible that the award was presented on the occa- make a onetime transfer of $1.25 billion to Ukrainian Service quoted Mr. Marchuk as “terrorist acts.” Asked by the TV presen- sion of Mr. Medvedchuk’s 50th birthday. Naftohaz as an advance payment for the saying. “This is a subject of negotiations ter why the presidential candidate was Mr. Medvedchuk is a leader of the Social- transit of 19.2 billion cubic meters of and it will largely depend on the develop- not informed about this extra security Democratic Party-United, and has been Russian gas across Ukraine in 2005-2009, ment of the situation in Iraq. This will measure, Mr. Opanasenko replied that chief of the president administration since while Naftohaz will pay this money to depend on how soon the Iraqi security Mr. Yushchenko did not have to know. June 2002. (Ukrainian News, ARTUIS) Vneshekonombank. (RFE/RL Newsline) forces will be able to take control of the sit- (RFE/RL Newsline) uation in their country.” Meanwhile, inter- Tunnel to connect Crimea and Kuban UOC-KP honors national deputy national news agencies reported that ... vows review of Kryvorizhstal Ukrainian officer Yuriy Ivanov was killed KYIV – Ukraine and Russia are seeking KYIV – The Ukrainian Orthodox and four soldiers were injured in Iraq on KYIV – Viktor Yushchenko said on the to build an underground transport passage Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP) August 15. (RFE/RL Newsline) private Channel 5 television in Kherson on tunnel beneath the Kerch Strait between the conferred the Order of St. Michael the August 12 that the Our Ukraine parliamen- Crimea (Ukraine) and Kuban (Russia). Archangel upon Leonid Chernovetskyi, a Peacekeepers will not travel to Moldova tary caucus deems the privatization of the Hennadii Babenko, the deputy chairman of national deputy and candidate for presi- Kryvorizhstal steel manufacturer illegal the Council of Ministers of Crimea, dis- dent of Ukraine. UNIAN was informed KYIV – Vasyl Baziv, deputy head of the and will return to this issue in order to pun- closed the plan on August 8 on the Dilovyi about the award on August 2 by Mr. Ukrainian presidential administration, told ish those who violated the law in the priva- Svit (Business World) television program. Chernovetskyi’s press secretary, Kateryna journalists on August 13 that Ukraine will tization process, UNIAN reported. “The He said that Ukraine has prepared the blue- Shapoval. In his decree, Patriarch Filaret not send peacekeepers to the security zone privatization of Kryvorizhstal is theft that print for the underground passage, which (Denysenko), primate of the UOC-KP, dividing the opposing sides in Moldova has nothing in common with the privatiza- will be made up of three tunnels. “I am said that Mr. Chernovetskyi was recog- unless the Joint Control Commission tion that should have been held on the prin- referring to a transporting underground pas- nized “for services with regard to the decides Kyiv should do so, ITAR-TASS ciples of honest competition,” Mr. sage ... Three tunnels, the first [goes] in one revival of spirituality in Ukraine and reported. He was reacting to Yushchenko said, adding that direction, the second in another direction, establishment of the National Ukrainian Transdniestrian “Foreign Minister” Valerii Kryvorizhstal’s real worth is between $4 and the third is a technical corridor,” said Orthodox Church.” The announcement Liskay’s statement of August 10, according billion and $5 billion. A 93.02 percent stake Mr. Babenko. He said the estimated cost notes that Mr. Chernovetskyi is the author to which Ukraine should dispatch those in Kryvorizhstal was bought for $800 mil- for constructing the underground passage is of the law “On the Protection of Public troops in line with the accords reached at lion in June by a corporation led by Viktor $1.3 billion. “The cost is $446 million for Morals” and is a patron of the Stefania Odessa in March 1998 by Russian, Pinchuk, President Leonid Kuchma’s son- the passageway itself, and plus up to $840 Christian rehabilitation center, where Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Transdniestrian in-law, and Donetsk-based oligarch Renat million more for development of the thousands of homeless and poor people leaders. (RFE/RL Newsline) Akhmetov, despite much higher bids from Kavkaz, Krym and Aivazovske stations and receive food and medical aid. (Religious Ukraine urges Transdniester talks foreign companies. (RFE/RL Newsline) the corresponding port area installations,” Information Service of Ukraine) KYIV – After visiting Chisinau and Tiraspol on August 13, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Motsyk said his country is concerned by the deteriora- tion of the situation in Transdniester and urged all sides to resume negotiations in the five-party format, Infotag and ITAR-TASS reported. Mr. Motsyk met with Moldovan Reintegration Minister Vasilii Sova and with separatist leader Igor Smirnov. Mr. Smirnov told Mr. Motsyk that Tiraspol is opposed to any change in the five-party for- mat and wants the Ukrainian and Russian governments to extend guarantees that will stop the “war of economic sanctions” launched by Chisinau. (RFE/RL Newsline) Rumsfeld meets with Kuchma KYIV – Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma assured U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in Crimea on August 13 that Ukraine’s course toward European and Euro-Atlantic integration remains invari- able, Interfax reported, citing the presiden- tial press service. President Kuchma also affirmed that Ukraine remains a strategic 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34 No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 23

Ukrainian. Also, one of the fundamental Plast kicks off... tenets of Plast is loyalty to God and Ukraine. (Continued from page 11) For that reason, the language of Plast needs States, and how different the people are. to be Ukrainian, and the plastuny in the Loan Department Manager There is a different culture. Ukrainian United States need to work hard to make plastuny tend to be more introspective, sure they are proficient in Ukrainian. The Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union is while American plastuny are often more OLEKSANDER SVYSTUN, 19, LVIV: showy. Ukrainian children tend to be seeking an experienced lending professional to more guarded and reserved, while chil- What are the major differences manage its Loan Department. The successful candi- dren in the United States are more open between Plast in the United States and and more readily display their emotions. in Ukraine? date will have a thorough understanding of real Also, the program of camp in Ukraine estate lending, consumer lending, collections and tends to have more merit badges and The goals of Plast are different in the more crafts. Camps in Ukraine are co-ed United States and Ukraine. In Ukraine, regulatory compliance. The minimum requirements and shorter, generally from 10 to 12 the goal is to create a generation of good are five years of lending experience and at least days. In the U.S., there are some interest- citizens. In the United States, the goal is ing activities that have grown out of the preservation of Ukrainian culture and three years in a management role. American culture, like yoga sessions and heritage. In the United States, the effort Hawaiian night. In Ukraine, there are can almost be described as heroic, con- This manager reports directly to the CEO and as a more campfires and terrain games. sidering how far away Ukraine is and how much work is required. member of the senior management team, needs to What was the most pleasant part of It is a shame that so few people in your experience? be a proven leader, have the ability to effectively Ukraine know about the work done by interact and be computer literate. Additionally, the The most pleasant part was being a Plast in the United States. It has lasted Ukrainian here and being able to tell peo- several generations, which seems a sign candidate must be bilingual (Ukrainian and English). ple what Ukraine is like. Since people that the organization is worth something. Plast is unique in that it is a worldwide were interested in Ukraine but had only The Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union is a heard stories from their grandparents, at scouting organization. Other scouting times I felt like an elf telling a fairy tale organizations are generally limited to a 50-year-old, $141 million (and growing) credit union about a far-away land. particular country, and, even if they have branches in other countries, there is not in the Philadelphia area, with a loan portfolio of over YAROSLAV LAVRIV, 22, DOLYNA: the same cooperation and unity. $100 million. What are the major benefits of such What are the benefits of this an exchange? exchange? Please send e-mail or hard copy of your resume and I was able to help the plastuny in the I gained a lot of experience. Plast in cover letter with salary requirements to: United States with their Ukrainian lan- Ukraine is similar to the Plast that existed [email protected] guage. This is important because the chil- in the United States 50 years ago. For me, it dren don’t yet understand what Ukraine is like seeing the future of Plast in Ukraine. is and why it is important. They will be I also saw a different sort of relation- Bohdan Mizak, CEO thankful to have learned Ukrainian only ship between counselors and children. In when they are older. the United States, the counselors and Ukrainian Selfreliance FCU If children were given the freedom to children are part of one big family. In decide, they would choose not to learn the Ukraine there is more of a separation 1729 Cottman Avenue language. This is normal, even though it is in between them, with the counselors being Philadelphia, PA 19111 the children’s best interests to learn like older brothers.

Kirovohrad, Sumy and the Volyn Oblast, Yushchenko begins... while Mr. Matvienko is responsible for the (Continued from page 2) Khmelnytskyi and Kharkiv oblasts. Yushchenko was generally praised for this Mr. Zinchenko personally leads the nomination, which he reportedly made “executive” arm of Mr. Yushchenko’s presi- under pressure from some Our Ukraine dential campaign: press services, speech- writers, election experts and the administra- activists who have became dissatisfied with tive apparatus of the bloc. He is also respon- the performance of Roman Bezsmertnyi, sible for working out a campaign strategy, head of the Our Ukraine staff. negotiating with potential political allies and However, further developments – prima- maintaining relations with the media. rily an inconspicuous start for Mr. Messrs. Zinchenko and Bezsmertnyi Yushchenko’s regional tour of Ukraine – reportedly share equal responsibility for have somewhat diminished faith in Mr. staging rallies, advertising Mr. Yushchenko’s Zinchenko’s capabilities to sufficiently presidential bid, coordinating Mr. organize the Yushchenko election campaign. Yushchenko’s representatives in regional First of all, some observers maintain that election commissions, and solving legal Messrs. Zinchenko and Bezsmertnyi have problems in the campaign. Mr. Yushchenko not shared their responsibilities within the is the only one allowed to directly comment Our Ukraine bloc as smoothly as was on the political campaign; following a prior expected. agreement with him, Ms. Tymoshenko and According to the Kyiv-based weekly Messrs. Zinchenko, Poroshenko, Zerkalo Nedeli, there is a multi-layered sys- Martynenko, Kostenko, Pynzenyk, and tem of responsibilities in Our Ukraine as Tarasyuk can as well. regards its leader’s presidential bid. The According to Zerkalo Nedeli, Mr. highest “legislative authority” in the bloc is a Bezsmertnyi’s sole responsibility is financ- Coordinating Committee that consists of Mr. ing all campaign actions and measures, Yushchenko (chairman), Yulia Tymoshenko which he does in cooperation with Our (first deputy), Mr. Zinchenko (manager of Ukraine’s “cashier,” lawmaker and business- the election campaign), Mr. Bezsmertnyi man Davyd Zhvania. (head of the bloc’s staff), as well as promi- Because of this complicated distribution HAVE YOU HEARD? PURCHASE A PREPAID nent Our Ukraine leaders and activists Yurii of political and organizational responsibili- Kostenko, Mykola Martynenko, Anatolii ties in the Yushchenko bloc, his presidential 20-YEAR ENDOWMENT POLICY FROM Matvienko, Petro Poroshenko, Viktor campaign has not yet settled into a smooth THE UNA FOR $2,287.26* AND I WILL RECEIVE Pynzenyk, Ivan Pliusch, Borys Tarasyuk and rhythm or acquired a satisfying scope. Oleksander Turchynov. Every member of Zerkalo Nedeli suggests that many local A CHECK FOR $5,000** JUST IN TIME FOR this committee is simultaneously a coordina- leaders of Mr. Yushchenko’s campaign treat MY COLLEGE EDUCATION. WHAT ARE YOU tor of Mr. Yushchenko’s campaign in specif- working on it only as a convenient opportu- ic regions. nity to spend campaign money. WAITING FOR? CALL THE UNA AT 1-800-253-9862 It is noteworthy that the Yulia At the same time, the weekly emphasizes AND LET’S GET STARTED. Tymoshenko Bloc – a staunch political ally that Mr. Yushchenko’s people have not yet of Our Ukraine in the presidential election been able to tap his main asset in the cam- campaign – has to take care of the most pop- paign – the enthusiasm of ordinary citizens * FOR AGES 0 THROUGH 3 1/2 YEARS OLD ulous Ukrainian regions. Mr. Turchynov who are ready to work for him without any ** MINIMUM FACE AMOUNT OF $5,000 coordinates the Yushchenko campaign in expectation of payment or other compensa- Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Luhansk, tion. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

UKRAINIAN BUILDERS OF CUSTOM HOMES allowing the flag to be fully visible. Soccer sensation... After 45 minutes of false sightings, a WEST COAST OF FLORIDA (Continued from page 9) thin figure wearing an Abercrombie track TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. the grassy surface, only to be pushed away hat appeared from behind another car. The TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. by Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the last instant. fans went wild, raising their voices even • Over 25 years of building experience With the score tied at 2-2 and the clock more. As Shevchenko approached the • Bilingual group, he gestured for them to lower their nearing the 87-minute mark, the Kyiv • Fully insured and bonded voices. That caused an even greater stir. native found an opportunity on a free kick • Build on your lot or ours There were shouts of welcome (“Vitajemo after a late Chelsea foul. Positioned • Highest quality workmanship u Filadelfiyi”) and affection (“Andriyu, my almost identically as in his prior shot – to tebe liubymo.”) After several handshakes Ihor W. Hron, President Lou Luzniak, Executive V.P. the left of the net some five yards outside (941) 270-2411 (941) 270-2413 through the wrought iron fence, one fan the penalty zone – Shevchenko lifted the asked if Shevchenko would sign jerseys, to Zenon Luzniak, General Contractor ball with one of his trademark bright which he replied that he could (“mozhu”). Serving North Port, Venice, South Venice and area orange shoes and propelled it in a searing The flash of cameras sparked through arch that had “goal” written all over it. the iron fencing and shrieks of joy attract- The score drove the crowd into a fren- ed a group of Mexican American fans zy with Shevchenko jerseys bopping up who joined in the effort to gain a prized and down wildly and blue-and-yellow souvenir. Shevchenko, appearing gen- flags being waved from every direction. uinely touched, almost humbled by the The excitement of the moment carried enthusiasm, proceeded to sign shirts, tick- past the game when a group of adventur- ets, programs and even outstretched arms. ous youths managed to find their way to an As he walked away loud “thank you’s” area from which the team buses were visi- (“diakuyu”) rang out and the lucky group ble. No amount of imaginative pleading continued to celebrate its good fortune could convince any of the burly guards to for hours after the game. let them inside the fenced facility. Several fans wondered what actually Resigned to being shut out, balancing had attracted the Kyiv native to the themselves behind a high fence and reach- crowd. After all, the din of the diesel bus ing up to hold a flag draped over the top, the engines probably drowned out even the loyal fans mounted a loud cheer of “Andriy, loudest of the distant voices. It must have Andriy” every time someone resembling been the large blue-and-yellow flag hang- their hero would emerge from the player ing from the eight-foot-high fence – the tunnel some 50 yards away. As if on cue, a same one that draped the wall surround- pick-up truck parked directly in front of the ing the playing field near the goal line small group of enthusiasts drove away, where Shevchenko put his team ahead. clearing the way for a better view and He is a class act, both on and off the field.

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having taken place in spite of the govern- believe the status quo would be conserved, dates will provide change, which an What do Ukrainians... ment. Ukraine’s public mood is not morality would sink lower, and Mr. astounding 77 percent of Ukrainians (Continued from page 2) thankful to the authorities, nor does it Yanukovych would favor the Donbas clan. desire, according to Razumkov surveys done as soon as possible without revolu- expect anything in return. (The same experts believe that the status quo (Zerkalo Nedeli, July 3-9). Ukrainian tion, tension, and in a civilized manner” Razumkov Center analysts have ruled would also be preserved if Mr. Lytvyn won, voters are likely to understand that voting (Ukrainska Pravda, July 2). out the notion that oligarchs could sup- although he is not a declared candidate.) for Prime Minister Yanukovych means Ukraine’s leading political experts are port the rule of law, civil society, Only the left or right opposition candi- voting for the status quo. European values or democratization. highly negative in their assessments of Mr. “Oligarchs, by their very nature, are Yanukovych. He is the candidate least like- incompatible with democratization and ly to spread European values, according to of the vote, while Mr. Schaffer had are not influenced by societal interests,” Razumkov Center data (Zerkalo Nedeli, 110,692 votes, or 39 percent, with 85 they argue. Their sole purpose is to Former Rep. ... July 3-9). Experts see Messrs. Moroz and percent of precincts reporting. On the enrich themselves with the assistance of (Continued from page 4) Yushchenko as being the only candidates Democratic side, Mr. Salazar had the state. It would be naive, the experts Vanik restrictions. He also co-sponsored 144,953 votes, or 73 percent, and educa- who will promote European values if they polled by the Razumkov Center conclud- a bill to erect a memorial in Washington tor Mike Miles had 52,362 votes, or 27 were elected. Indeed, Mr. Yanukovych’s ed, to believe that the oligarchs support to commemorate the victims of the percent. speeches and election program stress eco- transition to democratic rule even if they Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932- “The last four months have reinforced nomic growth and higher standards of liv- have arrived at the conclusion that the 1933. He served three two-year terms in for my family how many great people we ing, but they are conspicuously silent on “bandit capitalism” of the 1990s is over. the House but retired in 2003 because of have living in Colorado – friends, neigh- democratization. Mr. Yanukovych’s first Razumkov Center experts were asked a pledge to serve no more than three bors and fellow citizens. We will never campaign speech in Zaporizhia completely which candidates were imbued with terms. He was first elected to Congress forget what has taken place since April, ignored the issue of promoting democrati- morals and standards. For example, in November 1996. zation (Ukrainska Pravda, July 3). Like The Associated Press reported that Mr. and we will never forget what it means to would any candidate defend society or be Coloradans,” Mr. Schaffer said. other centrist oligarchs in the Ukraine’s national interests above those Coors had 170,581 votes, or 61 percent Commonwealth of Independent States, Mr. of their own clan? Mr. Moroz, followed Yanukovych and the pro-Kuchma camp by Mr. Yushchenko, topped the list in emphasize an economically liberalized but terms of placing society and Ukraine’s independent of the executive in terms of politically authoritarian state. This position interests ahead of their own. When asked Judge Bohdan Futey... their material needs as well as psycho- is at odds with Ukrainian voters – 75 per- which candidates are “professional” and (Continued from page 4) logically, and they could use a healthy cent of whom desire greater democratiza- have “intellect,” Mr. Yushchenko came codes and to implement trial by jury, as dose of self-respect. tion (Zerkalo Nedeli, July 3-9). first followed by Mr. Moroz. guaranteed by the Constitution. Once the judges feel that they can Unfortunately for the pro-Kuchma Meanwhile, Mr. Yanukovych placed at the apply their rulings consistently and even- Furthermore, the executive has yet to camp, economic growth alone is not suf- bottom of both lists. This unfavorable handedly, according to the Constitution provide a mechanism for the enforcement ficient to attract Ukrainian voters. appraisal is widespread because Mr. and other laws, independent of political Although Ukraine’s economy has one of Yanukovych is the head of the “party of of judicial decisions. pressures, Ukraine’s legal system will Europe’s highest growth rates, this has power” of Ukraine’s most criminalized and The future of the rule of law in gain the respect and confidence of both not improved the popularity of the wealthiest clan (Donbas). Mr. Yanukovych’s Ukraine depends primarily on the extent the domestic and international communi- authorities. The majority of Ukrainian election would be “catastrophic” for Ukraine, to which Ukraine’s judiciary can become ty, opined Dr. Futey. voters, according to the Razumkov poll, Mikhail Brodsky, leader of the Yabluko Party, independent of the other branches of He expressed the hope that 2004 will do not believe that Ukraine is heading argued, and could lead to “the threat of a power, which has not yet happened, said be remembered as the year in which along the right path, due to the large gap criminal-bandit revolt” (Ukrainska Pravda, Judge Futey. In order to fulfill their con- Ukraine took a step forward in the right between declared objectives and reality. July 12). Mr. Brodsky proposed, in effect, that stitutional obligations, the judges must be direction in the legal and political arena. Privatization, for example, has benefit- Ukrainians should vote negatively: it is as ed only a small group of the former important for Mr. Yanukovych to be denied Soviet nomenklatura, which is not victory as it is for Mr. Yushchenko to win. Share The Weekly with a colleague. accountable to anyone. Positive changes, What would happen in the event of a vic- Order a gift subscription by writing to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, such as economic growth, are credited as tory by Mr. Yanukovych? Ukraine’s experts 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Cost: $55 (or $45 if your colleague is a UNA member). 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

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Ukrainian athletes... (Continued from page 1) ment of Ukraine for each one of her gold medals, as will each first place finisher from the Ukrainian Olympic team. Ms. Klochkova took the 400-meter medley in a photo finish with American rival Kaitlin Sandeno, who surprised the field by staying with the Ukrainian swim- mer with a strong breaststroke in the sec- ond 25 meters and taking the lead just before the third turn. Ms. Klochkova made up the small distance between them in the final 25 meters of the free style portion of the event and touched the wall at 4 min- utes and 34.83 seconds, just 12/100 of a second ahead of Ms. Sandeno, but short of the world record mark of 4:33.59, which Ms. Klochkova set in Sydney in 2000. “I didn’t expect such a fight from

Sandeno, but at the last turn I decided AP Photo/Charles Krupa that although I could die doing it, I would win,” exclaimed Ms. Klochkova, accord- Silver medalist Roman Hontiuk stands ing to Ukraina Moloda. Traditionally Ms. during the victory ceremony after the AP Photo/Mark Baker Klochkova’s principle rivalry in the med- Judo men's half-middle weight event. Yana Klochkova swims to a gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley at the ley events had been with Hungarian Eva days later judoist Roman Hontiuk of Olympic Aquatic Center. Ristov, who finished fourth. Ivano Frankivsk won Ukraine’s first sil- While Ms. Klochkova’s gold added to ver medal in the 81-kilogram class. her stature as the best female swimmer in The Ukrainian woman’s gymnastics the world, Ukraine’s first gold medal was team just missed out on a team medal on won by a 19-year-old gunslinger that few August 17, finishing fourth behind gold Panel on human trafficking had considered for a medal. Yet Olena medal winners Romania, the United Kostevych, the gold medallist in 10 meter States, which took silver, and bronze to be held in Chicago sharp shooting from Chernihiv, had already medallist Russia. CHICAGO – “For Sale or Rent? The ry: to address the brutality that is the lot of ascended to the heights of the sport two Ukraine’s five gold medals and seven Captive Daughters of Ukraine: A Public so many women in the developing world.” years ago when she won both the World overall put it in the fifth spot in the gold Colloquium on Human Trafficking” will Women are trafficked to the United Cup and World Championship in sharp medal standings on August 19. Following feature three panelists discussing human States, Western Europe, the Middle East shooting. Her victory in Athens came after in sixth was Russia with three gold and trafficking in Ukraine. The event is sched- and Russia from all corners of the globe: Ms. Kostevych barely squeezed into the 15 overall medals. China led the count uled for Friday, September 10, at 7 p.m. at from Asia, Africa, Latin America and now finals. It was followed by a shoot-off with with 11 gold and 22 overall, followed by Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural from Ukraine. Ukraine is Europe’s third top Serb Jasna Sekarych, who took silver. the United States in second with 10 gold Center, 78 E. Washington St. The Kyiv supplier of the “live commodity” to world Bulgarian Maria Grezdevii finished third. and 29 overall medals. Japan came next Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities markets. According to the Ukrainian Adding to Ukraine’s medal count, with eight gold and 13 overall, followed International is presenting a panel discussion Parliament’s Committee to Fight Organized Ukrainian fencer Vladyslav Tretyak took by Australia in fourth place with six gold followed by a reception and a book signing. Crime and Corruption, the past few years a bronze in the sabre on August 15. Two medals and 16 overall. The panel will feature three experts in have seen some 7 million Ukrainian nation- the field: Victor Malarek, author of “The als traveling abroad to earn money – about Natashas: Inside the New Global Sex 2 million of them women under age 30. Trade”; Melanne Verveer, chair, Vital The fate of Ukrainian women and girls Voices Global Partnership and former ensnared in the trafficking trade can be chief of staff to First Lady Hillary improved significantly through legal, social Rodham Clinton; and Amy Heyden, and community policies and practices. Winrock International and former direc- Being informed about agencies working in tor of the Trafficking Prevention Program the field, legal remedies, international ini- in Ukraine. tiatives that raise barriers to the practice, It will be moderated by Dr. David E. and the challenges that still remain is vital Guinn, executive director and adjunct pro- to bringing an end to human trafficking, fessor of law, International Human Rights say organizers of the Chicago event. Law Institute, DePaul University School of This colloquium is presented in col- Law. Dr. Guinn is the author and editor of laboration with the Chicago Group of nine books, including “In Modern Bondage: Professionals and Businesspersons; Sex Trafficking in the Americas.” Ukrainian National Women’s League of “The sheer magnitude of human traf- America, Women’s Association for the ficking in today’s world may be this cen- Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine tury’s most painful failure to protect its and the Ukrainian Gold Cross. most vulnerable citizens,” said Marta Chicago and Kyiv have been sister Farion, Kyiv Committee Chair, Chicago cities since 1991. Under the auspices of Sister Cities International Program. “In the Chicago Department of Cultural organizing this program, the Kyiv Affairs, the Chicago Sister Cities Committee hopes to further dialogue and International Program is dedicated to pro- awareness that will lead the global com- moting economic, educational and cultur- munity to identify and implement an al exchanges between Chicago and its 24 effective policy response to human traf- sister cities. For more information about ficking.” the Chicago Sister Cities International The statistics of sexual enslavement of Program, readers may call (312) 744- young Ukrainian women and girls traf- 8074 or visit www.chicagosistercities.org. ficked to other countries is alarming. The Chicago Business and Professional Thousands of women leave their villages Group is an organization of Ukrainian and cities seeking job opportunities as ser- Americans and their friends that encourages vants, housekeepers or child care workers, personal and professional understanding and but are tricked into sexual enslavement growth through informational presentations, instead. The basis of Ukrainian women’s educational seminars, news alerts and social involvement in prostitution is involuntary events. Members broaden their understand- and is controlled by the criminal interna- ing of contemporary issues in the Ukrainian tional sex trade through intimidation, bru- American community, enhance their knowl- tality and exploitation. edge of leading-edge topics and enrich their The United Nations has declared inter- network of community contacts. national trafficking of women for the pur- Admission to the September 10 events pose of sexual exploitation as the biggest is free, but reservations are required, as violation of human rights in today’s seating is limited. RSVPs should be world. It has been called “the paramount directed to [email protected] or moral challenge we will face in this centu- call (312)-742-5320. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2004 No. 34

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Saturday, August 28 Preschool will re-open with Ukrainian-lan- Soyuzivka’s Datebook guage Montessori sessions each weekday WILDWOOD, N.J.: Plast kyrin August 22-29, 2004 September 10-12, 2004 morning from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Spartanky are organizing a Mixed Triples Extended hours from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Discounted week, Stay 3 nights & KLK Weekend - General Meeting Volleyball and Doubles Bocce Ball are available to serve working parents. The get 25% room discount & 80th Anniversary Banquet Tournament. For further information minimum age is two years and six months. please visit our website at Bayreuth Gymnasium Reunion We emphasize respect for the child, indi- www.geocities.com/spartanky/volley- August 28, 2004 Plast Sorority Rada - vidualized learning and promotion of the Halychansky Vechir, details to follow “Ti Shcho Hrebli Rvut” ball_bocce_english.doc or contact Tania Dulyn at [email protected]. child’s independence. For more informa- tion call Olenka Makarushka-Kolodiy at September 3, 2004 September 11-12 , 2004 JEWETT, N.Y.: The “Music at the (973) 763-1797. Visit our website at Zabava - Luna - 10 pm Plast Sorority Rada - “Lisovi Mavky” Grazhda” Chamber Music Society – http//www.members.aol.com/olenkam. Solomiya Ivakhiv, violin; Natalia Khoma, September 4, 2004 September 13-16, 2004 cello; Yuri Kharenko, violin; Randolph Kelly, Saturday, September 11 Zabava - Fata Morgana & Tempo Regensburg Reunion viola; and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano – will appear in concert as part of the “Music at PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian September 4-5, 2004 September 18, 2004 the Grazhda” summer concert series. The Heritage School at the Ukrainian Lisi Jewelry Exhibit and more Wedding - Michelle Wynarczuk and concert program will feature works by Educational and Cultural Center in Michael Ritz Beethoven and Franck. Performance time: 8 Jenkintown, Pa., will open on Saturday, September 5, 2004 p.m. The Grazhda is located on Rt. 23 A, September 11. Opening ceremonies will Zabava - Tempo & Vorony September 24-25, 2004 five miles west of Hunter, N.Y. For addition- start at 9 a.m. Afterward, classes will be al information call (518) 263-4335. Plast Sorority Rada - “Spartanky” held until dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Parents may enroll their children from kindergarten Sunday, August 29 through the 12th grade including Enlgish- SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The speaking classes. Books may be purchased Committee for Aid to Ukraine (Central on the same day. For more information New Jersey Branch) will host a celebra- please call (215) 663-5322 or visit our tion of the 13th anniversary of Ukraine’s website at www.ukrheritageschool.com. independence at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset CARTERET, N.J.: The St. Demetrius (South Bound Brook), N.J. The program Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral is sponsor- will begin at 4 p.m., on Sunday, August ing an end of summer zabava featuring the 29. Performances will feature: vocal- music of Fata Morgana. The zabava will instrumental ensemble “Ukrainian Barvy” be held at the St. Demetrius Community from Kyiv; opera and theater soprano Center, 681 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret, N.J., Anna Bachynska; opera and theater tenor just off exit 12 of the New Jersey Turnpike. Roman Cymbala; opera and theater pianist Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for stu- Maria Cymbala; youth and dance ensem- dents under 21. Admission includes a ble “Barvinok.” The entrance fee is a $15 Ukrainian dish, cake, coffee, beer, wine donation toward the betterment of educa- and soda. There will be a cash bar. Doors tion in Ukraine. 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The day will live German and Ukrainian music, a per- J Wedding of your roommate in June. feature traditional Ukrainian food, such as formance by the Hromovytsia Ukrainian holobtsi, pyrohy, pastries and beverages, as dance ensemble, great food, raffles, games J Tabir in July. well as games, raffles, arts, crafts, a cultural and much more. The festivities begin J program, music and the youth dance group Saturday, September 11, from 3 p.m. to 10 Volleyball at Wildwood in August. “Veselka.” Admission is free and there is p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. J ample parking. For more information call On Saturday evening there will be a zaba- Labor Day at Soyuzivka in September. Wasyl Serediuk (716) 821-0711, Akacia va in the church hall starting at 9 p.m. An J Belmega (716) 674-4916, Andrew Diakun entrance donation of $5 for the festival Morskyi Bal in November. (716) 632-4212 or Dnipro (716) 856-4476. and $5 for the zabava go to the ongoing J Koliada in December. 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