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Democratic congress in Kharkiv Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine unites republics' opposition consolidates US. support organizations

by Marta Kolomayets continue to centralize power in Mos­ by Chrystyna N. Lapychak tions, and elected a board of directors, KIEV — Representatives of demo­ cow. executive board and other leadership cratic parties, organizations and move­ They suggested that a referendum ELIZABETH, N.J. - In the "spirit organs for the new coordinating body. ments from 10 Soviet republics gathered take place in each republic, asking: "Do of consolidation," called for by Ukrai­ "the birth of anything new is never in Kharkiv to form a coalition of you consider it necessary to transform nian People's Deputy Mykhailo Horyn, easy," stated Mr. Horyn, chairman of democratic forces during the weekend the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics some 90 delegates from all over the Rukh's Political Council, whose key­ of January 26-27, reported Dmytro into a commonwealth of sovereign United States gathered at the Holiday note address on Saturday, January 26, Ponamarchuk, senior editor at Kiev states in which the rights of citizens will Inn Jetport here on January 26-27 to detailing the needs of Ukraine's demo­ State Radio. be fully guaranteed through the mutual found the U.S. Coordinating Commit­ cratic movement was one of the high­ The meeting, which carried the offi­ obligations of states?" tee to Aid Ukraine. lights of the conference program. cial name "Inter-Republic Founding Ukraine was represented at the con­ The new committee will serve as an "I am honored to be here to greet you Conference of the Democratic Con­ gress by 12 organizations, including the umbrella organization uniting and on behalf of the leadership of the gress," issued a number of statements, Popular Movement of Ukraine, the coordinating the work of Ukrainian Popular Movement of Ukraine," said documents and appeals, perhaps the Green Party, and the Party of Democra­ American member-organizations, funds Mr. Horyn, "as you have gathered here most important of which called for the tic Rebirth. Russia sent representatives and committees supporting the Popular to create a consolidating coordinating "peaceful liquidation of totalitarian from eight groups, including Democra- Movement of Ukraine (Rukh), Chor- organization which would, together regime," and asked for "cooperation ticheskaya Rossiya (Democratic Rus­ nobyl victims and other causes in with Ukraine, work toward the forma­ among sovereign democratic states." sia). Lithuania's delegation represented Ukraine. tion of a Ukrainian independent state - Delegations from Armenia, Azer- six organizations, including Sajudis, During two days of deliberations, toward the realization of the ages-old b'aidzhan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Geor the Popular Front. delegates adopted by-laws and resolu­ (Continued on page 4) gia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Byelo­ Of the 46 various groups present at russia, and Ukraine spoke out not only this congress, two-thirds were active against the wording of the Kremlin participants, while the rest took on proposed referendum scheduled for observer status. Among these observers March 17, but strongly opposed the was a delegation from the Ukrainian idea of the union treaty which would (Continued on page 2) Helsinki Commission hearing focuses on crackdown in the Baltic states by Eugene M. Iwanciw Wallop (R-Wyo.) and John Heinz (R- Pa.). WASHINGTON - The Commis­ Sen. Don Riegle (D-Mich.) and sion on Security and Cooperation in Reps. Patsy Mink (D-Hawaii) and Europe (CSCE) on January 22, heard Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.), though not testimony from the vice-president of members of the commission, attended. Latvia and Lithuania concerning the In his testimony, Vice-President Soviet crackdown in the Baltic States. Kuzmickas stated that "the introduc­ Joining Dainis Ivans of Latvia and tion of such rule (diktat) in Lithuania, Bronius Kuzmickas of Lithuania was and also in Latvia and Estonia, would William Hough of the Lawyer's Com­ have very negative consequences not mittee on Human Rights and a legal only for the Baltic states but for Russia advisor to the government of Lithuania. as well." He went on to state: "The blow The hearing was opened by Rep. Mykhailo Horyn, chairman of Rukh's Political Council, with the newly elected directed against Lithuania is also a blow' president of the U.S. Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) who stated that directed against the entire democratic "" " - ' ' -^^,U-... "mindful of the way a similar move­ movement in the Soviet Union. Though ment to democracy and freedom was Lithuania is a small country, its fate can brutally suppressed in Hungary when have a decisive influence on the future Parliament Vice-Chairman Pliushch world attention was diverted by a crisis of Russia and the entire world." in the Suez, the members of this com­ mission and the Congress of the United He concluded his testimony by ap­ expects intense, demanding session States are determined that this must not pealing to the U.S. Congress to send a by Marta Kolomayets Leonid M. Kravchuk, stressed that a happen again." delegation to observe the situation in long list of laws will be examined during The commission's co-chairman, Sen. Lithuania, to demand the withdrawal of KIEV — Intense, demanding work this session, scheduled for February і Dennis DeConcini (D-Ariz.) added that all additional Soviet forces and to lies ahead for the deputies during the through June 28, the longest session to "civil society and rule of law seem to return all buildings which were seized in third session of the 12th convocation of date of this Parliament. have been crushed under the tread of Lithuania. He also requested "that the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian He criticized his government for its Soviet tanks." American humanitarian aid and credits SSR, Ivan S. Pliushch told journalists sluggish pace in looking over laws Another commission member, Bill designated for the Soviet Union and the during a press conference on Wednes­ concerning private property and bank­ Richardson (D-N.M.), stated that Baltic states be sentdirectly to republics day afternoon, January 30, just two ing. He also spoke about the need for "before this last weekend I was a and cities, and not be channeled days prior to the start of the Parlia­ the Chornobyl Committee in the Su­ hopeless optimist." He went on to say through the central Soviet govern­ ment's work. preme Soviet, headed by Volodymyr that the "systematic degradation of ment." Mr. Pliushch, who is the first vice- Yavorivsky, to present its recommen­ human rights makes us seriously pause." Vice-President Ivans pointed out that chairman of the presidium of the Ukrai­ dations and conclusions in order for the Other commissioners present were Rep. the Baltic states are under military nian SSR, Supreme Soviet, second in government to act in this, the fifth year Don Ritter (R-Pa.) and Malcolm (Continued on page 15) command to Ukrainian SSR President (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKtY SUND/W, FEBRUARY 3,1991 No. 5

A GLIMPSE OF sovier REALITY Asylum seekers on increase JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The number important to grant political asylum to of Soviet citizens seeking political Soviet citizens. Such action, he said, Toward the fifth anniversary asylum in the United States quadrupled announces "to all the world that that in 1990. As of September 30, 1,043 government is an evil empire." Soviets applied for asylum as opposed The growing number of Soviet citi­ of the Chomobyl accident to the 243 who applied in 1989. Of the zens seeking asylum can be explained in 1,043 applications, 239 were approved, by Dr. David Marples in his case four months — even when the part by the fact that, under glasnost, 51 were denied, and 753 are pending. many Soviets are free to travel. their geiger counters recorded higher Many of the applicants cited fears that MUNICH - Over the past two levels.3 Mr. Kniarkov, who supervised the years, the Chornobyl tragedy has been the KGB and the Soviet military, foreign news desk at TASS and who After the clean-up workers, most reacting to growing chaos, demands by transformed from a sensitive Soviet attention has been focused on children. disappeared in October while partici­ accident to a topic of international many republics for independence and pating in an exchange program in Initially, no longterm dangers were calls for democracy, would reverse the concern that has elicited offers of aid foreseen by Soviet "experts" led by Lawrence, Kan., explains: "I was in from various countries of the world, freedom of the past years, reported the government service. I would have had Leonid Ilyin, vice-president of the Associated Press. and from organizations that have USSR Academy of Medical Sciences to support what could be a very bloody expertise in health or nuclear energy. Maxim Kniarkov, a senior official of thing, to write propaganda about it. Last year, however, during a visit to the the Soviet government-run TASS news To date, each new anniversary has United States for the World Summit of You have to take sides." While the 250- brought forth revelations about the agency, defected three months ago. "I member Soviet delegation prepared to Children, then Chairman of the Ukrai­ could foresee a crackdown coming scope and aftereffects of the accident, nian Council of Ministers Vitaliy Masol, return to the Soviet Union, Mr. Kniar­ and 1991 is likely to be no exception in against liberals, against nationalists," kov called the local police, who notified stated that about 60,000 children who said Mr. Kniarkov in an interview with this regard. However, over the past few were irradiated in the first days after the the INS. The agency granted him months, there have been indications the Associated Press. political asylum a week later. accident had more than "acceptable" To be eligible for political asylum, that the world may still be largely doses of radiation in their thyroid Administration officials said rela­ 4 foreigners must prove "a well-grounded unaware of the true scale of the event. glands (i.e., from radioactive iodine). tions with the Soviet Union have im­ Seemingly minor items of information, fear of persecution" if they were to proved to such a degree that asylum Mr. Medvedev has confirmed what return to their homeland, said Immigra­ upon release, have added significantly many students of the tragedy had long cases no longer pose the irritant they did to the construction of the over-all tion and Naturalization Service (INS) during the Cold War. suspected, namely that on the morning spokesman Duke Austin. But asylum picture. after the explosions that destroyed the But Mr. Kniarkov, who left behind a At the same time, the Soviet authori­ seekers are now placing a great strain on son and former wife, said that despite fourth reactor, no precautions were the INS, which has kept busy with the ties have been alternatively open and taken for children or adults in the improved ties with the United States 5 growing number of Soviet and Eastern secretive in imparting information, and nearby city of Prypiat. and the relaxation of government the so-called "myth of Chornobyl" - European citizens seeking immigrant or controls on state institutions, "Once In a paper, parts of which were pre­ refugee status in the U.S. that its effects were less serious than first sented last fall, almost at the same time you decide to leave a senior government imagined - is still being propagated. Dan Danilov, an immigration attor­ position, you're considered an enemy of that Mr. Masol was in the United ney, told the Associated Press that it is Finally, the forthcoming appearance of States, Ambassador Gennadiy Oudo- the Soviet Union." Grigori Medvedev's book in English venko, permanent representative of The congress also appealed to the (following its publication in both Rus­ Ukraine to the United Nations, wrote Democratic... peoples and parliaments of sovereign sian and French) is likely to have a that 380,000 children had been serious­ republics with the following proposi­ 6 (Continued from page 1) profound impact upon North Ameri­ ly affected. Thus one can assume that tions: issue a vote of no-confidence to can opinion in particular. Mr. Masol was referring only to chil­ Republican Party; these representatives President Mikhail S. Gorbachev and The most disturbing information has dren in the 30-kilometer zone. stated that the URP platform calls for demand his resignation and the resigna­ been that concerning former cle^n-up Indeed3 it has been the scale of the the rebirth of an independent Ukrainian tion of members of his cabinet, workers. It is reported that thefe were a problem that Has been the most difficult state as its ultimate goal. The representatives of this congress total of 500,000 and that all of them to discern.. Last October, Pyotr Krav- On the other hand, representatives also decided to form an information have suffered subsequently from some chenko, the Byelorussian Minister of from democratic movements, parties network, exchanging ideas and actions form of illness. To how much radiation Foreign Affairs, provided a sober and organizations in Lithuania, arrived for further democratization in their were they subjected? Few serious assessment which summarized the in Kharkiv pledging observer status., but republics, stressing the need to hold a analysts today would adhere to the findings of the International Atomic then became active participants during referendum composed by each republic. official (and emergency) level of 25 Energy Agency (IAEA) at the 45th the congress. The Lithuanians decided Between congresses - which should be roentgens per worker. General Assembly of the United Na­ that their proposals to the congress had held on a yearly basis - the governing Vitaliy Korniyenko, for example, tions. been favorably considered and that the body is a coordinating council, com­ formerly an army major in the Luhan- During the speech, he pointed out idea of the congress does not violate any posed .of representatives of each party, ske region, who was called up to Chor­ that radioisotopes from Chornobyl had of their sovereign rights in the docu­ group or organization present .at this nobyl for the period December 10 to 30, contaminated one-third of the Byelo­ ments, appeals and statements present­ founding congress. 1986, states that his "dose" was re­ russian republic. One-fifth of the total ed at the congress. The chairman of the coordinating gistered at 25.5 roentgens, but "this is population, or 2.2 million people, During the two-day meeting, the committee is Oleksander Yemets, head obviously an understated dose." During including 800,000 children had been working groups issued appeals to the of the Party for the Democratic Rebirth this period, he spent some time on the rendered "innocent victims" of Chor­ peoples and Parliaments of sovereign of Ukraine, one of the initiators of this roof of the third reactor unit, where nobyl. Yet the boundaries for "safe republics, a statement condemning the congress. He will remain chairman until radiation was about 500 roentgens, and habitation" for these residents had not Ministry of Internal Affairs and De­ the coordinating council's next meeting today he suffers from ischemia of the yet been determined. About 120,000- fense, which most recently has ordered scheduled for March 2-3 in Moscow, heart, cardiosclerosis and obstruction 150,000 residents were waiting to be when a Russian democratic leader will 1 that Soviet army units aid city local of the blood flow in both legs. One evacuated, but decontamination was militia in patrolling the streets. As well, become chairman. This position will be could literally cite hundreds of similar having unexpected results. the congress adopted a declaration of held by democratic leaders in repubics examples, including also victims of Thus radionuclides, far from being cooperation among the participating where coordinating council meetings leukemia. contained, were in fact spreading across republics. will be held. Mr. Medvedev, a nuclear engineer the republic. Cases of irradiation were who worked for the USSR Ministry of being discovered outside the heavily Power and Electrification at the time of contaminated areas. At the same time, the accident, and who was asked to the medical effects of the accident in FOUNDED 1933 provide expert assistance in controlling Byelorussia are already extremely Ukrainian WeeHv the damaged reactors, also points out in serious: the number of thyroid pro- various parts of his book that the geiger (Continued on page 14) An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National counters provided in April-May 1986 Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. were extremely unreliable. Many would 1. News From Ukraine, No. 49, 1990, p. 07302. just stick at 3-4 roentgens, whether or 4. not a worker was in a radiation zone, 2. Grigori Medvedov, "The Truth About Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. Chernobyl,"forthcoming, Basic Books, (ISSN - 0273-9348) others would not register even the most New York. extreme radiation; and all appear to 3. News From Ukraine, No. 49, 1990, p. have been severely limited as to how 4. Yearly subscription rate: S20; for UNA members - S10. much radiation could be recorded, i.e., 4. V. Masol, Zakhyst Ditey Velykvkh Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. the counters could not monitor the part Promyslovykh Avanyta. ikh Naslidkiv, of levels that were present at that time.2 September 30, 1990. Unpublished speech. The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: For this reason, all official claims 5. For example, see David Marples/The (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 nowwithstanding, the levels of radia­ Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster," tion background in Chornobyl and New York, 1988, p. 29, citing information Postmaster, send address surrounding areas, including the city of provided by Volodymyr Yavorivsky, now changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz chairman of the Chornobyl Commission The Ukrainian Weekly Associate Editors: Marta Kolomayets Kiev, were significantly and crudely within the Ukrainian Parliament. understated. On other occasions, ac­ P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak 6. Statement of Ambassador Gennadiy Jersey City, N.J. 07303 cording to a Ukrainian private who Oudovenko, permanent representative of served at Chornobyl, everyone would Ukrainian SSR, at a press conference in the The Ukrainian Weekly, February 3,1991, No. 5, Vol. LIX be registered as having received 25 rems United Nations devoted to Chornobyl, Copyright 1991 by The Ukrainian Weekly after a long spell of work at the plant - September 5; )Щ. Unpublished. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 3 Amnesty International "Greens" of U.S. and Ukraine begin vitamin project to send observer NEWARK, N.J. - In a "Greens to The Chornobyl-5 project will be a school to help the children in Ukraine. Greens" campaign to commemorate the coordinated by AHRU,since this group The students have donated the^25 from to trial of Khmara fifth anniversary of the Chornobyl was the sponsor of the recent tour by their own account to be put towards nuclear power plant explosion, Green Drs. Mishchenko and Panov. In addi­ vitamins for the children," wrote: Lo- TORONTO - Amnesty Interna­ World/Zelenyi Svit in Ukraine, Greens tion to AHRU, the Children of Chor­ rene Marx, director of the school. A tional based in" London is prepared to of the United States of America, Clam­ nobyl Relief Fund will assist in this student wrote on a card to AHRU, "...If send an observer to the trial of Ukrai­ shell Alliance (USA), Americans for project with storage facilities and only more people could take the time to nian People's Deputy Stepan Khmara Human Rights in Ukraine(AHRU)and transport to Ukraine. The vitamins will care about someone else the world and has requested permission to send a Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund be sent to the Green World Association would have a start on a new life. Good trial observer. (CCRF) have initiated a vitamin drive. in Kiev which, in turn will distribute the Luck!" A two-page information brief about vitamins to children. The Chornobyl-5 project can have a The idea of a cooperative vitamin Dr. Khmara and the charges against great political impact on the present project effort between the Greens of Arrangements have been made to him has been prepared by Amnesty Ukrainian situation. Most importantly, Ukraine and the Greens of the United send donations of vitamins to a central International and circulated to Am­ it presents an opportunity to dissemi­ States was born during the U.S. tour of point in Dover, N.J. A suggested list of nesty branches throughout the world. nate information on Ukraine: its de­ the two representatives of Zelenyi Svit, vitamins for donors is: multivitamins plorable ecology, its severe radioactive Amnesty chapters and members in Dr. Yuriy Mishchenkoand Dr. Anatoly for children and adults, apple pectin, and chemical pollution, its subservient several countries are currently ap­ Panov, in the months of November and carotene and vitamin C. In lieu of status vis-a-vis the Moscow govern­ proaching the Soviet authorities in December 1990. vitamins, donations of money are being ment, the neglect of its people, lack of connection with the Khmara case. accepted. Funds will be used to pur­ Paul Gunter of the Clamshell Alliance medical care, lack of proper nutrition, Ihor Bardyn, who prepared the re­ chase vitamins. in Concord, N.H., and his associates as well as lack of freedom for control­ port to Amnesty International, has been thought that the best way to commemo­ Up to this point, the majority of ling its own industry, pollution con­ asked to attend the Khmara trial on rate the fifth anniversary of the Chor­ diverse projects that were promulgated trols and economy, said an AHRU behalf of the Jurists Group, a commit­ л nobyl nuclear tragedy would be to help by groups and organizations have been spokesperson. V tee of jurists and lawyers whose aim is to the people who are still living in the conducted within the Ukrainian Ame­ encourage and monitor democratic and The main thrust of the November- radioactive zones in Ukraine. The rican community. The Chornobyl-5 human rights developments and institu­ December eco-tour was that the sending of vitamins would be one way vitamin project is a comprehensive tions in Ukraine. independence of Ukraine is the only to help the victims in the radioactive effort to bring together a wider commu­ viable alternative to the repressions and nity of concerned Americans as well as Mr. Bardyn indicated that Jurists zones. ecological indifference shown by the Ukrainians. The culminating point of Group members in North America are Vitamins (or money to buy vitamins) Communist Party and Soviet officials this project will be the fifth anniversary prepared to assist Dr. Khmara's lawyers would be collected in the United States for the past 72 years. of Chornobyl on April 26, 1991, and and fellow Jurists Group members by interested Greens and friends and will be commemorated in Kiev and in For further information, call Ameri­ Yuriy Aivazian and Victor Nikazakov sent to well-known Greens in Ukraine Washington by a number of special cans for Human Rights in Ukraine, as required. for distribution to areas that need it most. programs. (201) 373-9729; fax (201) 373-4755; or Dr. Khmara's defense counsel are Mr. Gunter and his organization are The first donation for the Chornobyl- the Clamshell Alliance, Paul Gunter, now reviewing the evidence marshalled mailing flyers to other Greens and eco­ 5 vitamin project came from children in (603) 224-4163. Checks or money orders by the Procurator's Office. After de­ logical organizations and the concerned the Merrimack School in Chelmsford, (donations are tax-deductible), may be fense counsel have completed their Americans who, in turn, will dissemi­ Mass. "We... wanted to do something as (Continued on page 12) review, the court and its officers will nate the information among schools, have an opportunity to review the universities, civic groups, etc. In addi­ evidence. , ; v t ; tion to the Clamshell Alliance, several The trial is now expected to start no hundred other ecological organizations UCC representatiyes testify earlier than February 25. . r ; v will be contacted4o assist'-in this project. Ш ШсеШШот Fomdation

by Andrij Hluchowecky Galicians tUkrainiansj, they of the Canadian Friends of Rukh Ukrainian Information Bureau sheepskin coats, the filth and the vermin, do not make splendid material create readiness task force OTTAWA - Representatives of the for the building of a great nation. One Ukrainian Canadian Congress, includ­ look at the disgusting creatures as they TORONTO - In response to the 9 The Information/Communica­ ing Dr. Orest Rudzik and Dr. Lubomyr pass through over the C.P.R. on their tragic developments in the Baltic states tions Committee, guided by Roman Luciuk, appeared before the Senate way west has caused many to marvel and the increasing pressure of reac­ Melnyk, will establish contact with the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, that beings bearing the human form tionary forces throughout the USSR, Canadian media, prepare press releases Science and Technology on Tuesday, could have sunk to such a bestial level." the Canadian Friends of Rukh have and articles,and act as a source point of January 22, to discuss Bill C-63, the Dr. Luciuk then described the World formed a Crisis Readiness Task Force. information on Ukraine for the media. proposed legislation to establish a Race War I period internment operations and The purpose of the task force is to set up The committee will have a press officer Relations Foundation. their long-term and negative conse­ and maintain an information network working out of the offices of Friends of The UCC delegation informed the quences on Canada's Ukrainians. He of contacts to be used, if the need arises, Rukh who will be responsible for presiding chairperson, ^en. Lorna explained that despite the well-known to mobilize a strong public reaction to maintaining constant contact with the Marsden,and the other members of this contributions Canada's Ukrainians any attacks on the democratic move­ media. committee about the way in which have made to building this country, ment in Ukraine. ^ The Research and Analysis Com­ Canadians of Ukrainian origin have especially as a "settler people" in the The task force is headed by Bohdan mittee plans to hire a full-time re­ been subjected to racism and prejudicial prairie region, the community as a Onyschuk. The first meeting, held on searcher to prepare background mate­ treatment in the past, most particularly whole, and individual Ukrainian Cana­ January 15, also established six com­ rial and do research as needed by the during the early years of Ukrainian dians, have been subjected to unfair and mittees: other committees. pioneer settlement and during 1914- often racist treatment, which has retard­ 9 The Liaison with Ukraine Com­ There are also plans to create a 1920, when thousands of Canada's ed community development and cir^ mittee, under Erast Huculak, is respon­ Technical Committee which will be able Ukrainians were classified as "enemy cumscribed the careers and possible sible for maintaining constant contact to set up an information center in case a aliens," interned, disenfranchised, contributions of these individuals to with Rukh in Ukraine. political crisis breaks out in Ukraine. censured and subjected to other repres­ Canadian society. ^ The Ukrainian Community Liai­ sive measures, including the confisca­ This writer, who is director of the The operation of the task force is not son Committee, headed by Ihor Bardyn, tion of their valuables and properties, UCC's Ukrainian Information Bureau, meant to replace the normal activities of is to maintain contact with the Ukrai­ not all of which were returned by the also appeared at the hearing. the Canadian Friends of Rukh. Rather, nian Canadian Congress and the World Canadian government. it is a unit within Friends of Rukh The congress representatives con­ Congress of Free Ukrainians to keep capable of responding quickly and Addressing the committee, the Vice- cluded by stating that while the Ukrai­ them informed of the situation in effectively to unpredictable develop­ President of the UCC, Dr. Rudzik, nian Canadian community welcomes Ukraine and to solicit official commu­ ments in Ukraine. noted that members of "non-visible the formation of the proposed Race nity reaction to events. The repressions in Lithuania and minorities," like Ukrainian Canadians, Relations Foundation, it should be 9 The Liaison with Governments Latvia, the revival of censorship, the have experienced racism in Canada. He empowered to support the study and Committee, under former Member of recent deployment of the army into described how tens of thousands of publication of educational materials Parliament Andrew Witer, will keep cities of the Soviet Union (among them Ukrainians who had been attracted to dealing with the causes and conse­ both the Canadian federal government Kiev, Lviv and Kharkiv), the special Canada by promises of free land and quences of prejudicial behavior and and the provincial governments inform­ powers being given to the KGB to freedom found themselves vilified actions taken against any Canadian ed about Ukraine and ensure there is a combat "economic crime" are ominous publicly in the leading newspapers of ethnic, religious, racial or cultural government response, if the need arises. signs that cannot be ignored. this country, being described as back­ minority, whether "visible" or "non: 9 The Liaison with Ethnic Commu­ ward, racially inferior settlers whose visible," both in the past and in contem­ nities Committee, will establish links The Canadian Friends of Rukh rely presence in Canada would do irre­ porary Canadian society. with other community organizations in on the help of the Ukrainian commu­ parable harm to the nation. The delegation also asked that the Canada, particularly with those of nity and believe that its political support Dr. Luciuk, the research director of board of directors of the foundation Soviet-occupied nations and Eastern of the democratization process can have the UCC's Civil Liberties Commission, include a proportional number of Europe. It is headed by Maria Szkam- a significant impact on the develop­ cited a racist editorial in the Belleville Canadians representing non-visible bara. ments in Ukraine. Intelligencer of 1899 which stated, "The ethnocultural minorities. - THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 No. 5

Coordinating... (Continued from page 1) dream which has been preserved in the hearts of our people for several cen­ turies." "I believe that we are living in a period when the idea of consolidation is the most important and redeeming idea for our nation. A great task stands before us: that is to consolidate the Ukrainian people - that is to complete the break-up of the empire - that is to build a Ukrainian state, and there is very little time for all this," said Mr. Horyn. "Consolidation is needed within the Ukrainian nation as well as among different ethnic group. Consolidation is needed between Ukraine and the dias­ pora. Consolidation is needed between the Ukrainian leading democratic forces with other democratic forces in the world and within the empire," he ^ Yaroslav Kulynych declared. A general view of the hall during the founding congress of the U.S. Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine. The conference began on Saturday which were available to all conference morning as delegates and some 70 participants. Copies of reports by guests were welcomed by Bohdan Bura- individual committees and funds to aid chinsky, the head of the conference Ukraine throughout the United States, organizing committee, formed last from California to New York, were also September. made available. A presidium was chosen to run the Mr. Horyn's speech, which followed proceedings, which were all in the a break in the proceedings, addressed Ukrainian language, headed by V0I0- the problems and needs of Ukraine's dymyr Baranetsky. His deputies were democratic movement during the new Dr, Vasyl Markus, Walter Anastas and "reactionary period," which began after Marta Shmigel, while Joseph Trush and Rukh's second congress in late October Christina Melnyk served as secretaries. and has since manifested itself in arrests The delegates were also introduced to and beatings of activists, anti-democra­ the chairmen of verifications, nomi­ tic decisions made by the conservative nations and resolutions committees: majority in the Ukrainian Parliament, Lubomyr Tatukh, Walter Sochan and the emergence of KGB-instigated sepa­ Ukrainian People's Deputy Mykhailo Horyn displays Rukh leaflet calling on John Oleksyn, respectively. The dele­ ratist movements in the Crimean, people to vote "No - to the new union treaty." gates also voted to adopt Robert's Rules Donetske and other oblasts and, of course, the violent crackdown in the toward the priorities of those receiving authority the congress; an executive of parliamentary procedure to govern board with a president, two vice-presi­ the proceedings. Baltic republics. the aid, such as Rukh, which is concen­ In this reactionary atmosphere, Rukh trating its efforts on propaganda against dents, a secretary and a treasurer, elect­ The rest of the morning session was the proposed union treaty. ed by the congress from among the board dedicated to the reports of the execu­ must continue to inform and awaken of directors; a five-member by-laws the political consciousness of the popu­ "By our recommendations, 1 can tell tives of the National Fund to Aid you what we need: paper, paper, and committee; and a five-member auditing Ukraine, including Dr. Taras Hunczak, lation in eastern Ukraine, particulafly committee. in light of the upcoming March 17 again, paper! We need technical equip­ chairman; Wolodymyr Wolowodiuk, ment for our informational work. We Elections of officers took place the third vice-chairman for finances; Dr. union-wide referendum on the issue of a next day, Sunday, January 27. The new new union treaty planned by Moscow. now have an opportunity to become a Roman Voronka, second vice-chair­ partner in a private, independent tele­ coordinating committee's board of man for technological assistance; Dr. In regard to the Ukrainian diaspora's directors consists of: Messrs. Burachin- role in aiding the democratic forces in vision company," said Mr. Horyn. He Zenon Matkiwsky, first vice-chairman said he would submit a detailed list of sky, Baranetsky, Hunczak, Voronka, for medial assistance; and Osyp Zin- Ukraine, particularly Rukh, financially Zinkewych, Matkiwsky and Markus, and through the exchange of cadres, Rukh's needs to the new coordinating kewych, organizational director. committee. Ms. Shmigel, Robert McConnell, The above-mentioned delivered brief Mr. Horyn requested that "the initiative Lubomyr Tatukh, Ulana Mazurkevich, for aid should come from us in U- Following a question-and-answer summaries of their detailed written period with Mr. Horyn, the conference Bohdan Futey, Bohdan Tkachuk, My- reports documenting their activities kraine." kola Deychakiwsky, George Gra- He said that the aid should be geared participants focused their attention on through October 31, 1990, copies of the adoption of the new committee's by­ bowicz, Walter Sochan, Zenon Zakha- laws, which legally define its purpose riasevych, Ivan Oleksyn, Natalia Pa- He spoke of the Supreme Soviet's and goals, and designate: its structure zuniak, Michael Heretz and Anatoliy Parliament... responsibility to the people to all and leadership. Lysyj. (Continued from page 1) citizens of Ukraine, stating that depu­ According to the by-laws, the com­ The executive board consists of Mr. ties on the republican andjnty levels mittee's chief task will be to coordinate Burachinsky, president; Mr. McCon­ after the nuclear tragedy. must show their responsibility to tliose The Supreme Soviet of Ukrainian the work of committees, societies and nell, first vice-president; Dr. Markus, who elected them. They must declare funds and other organization-members second vice-president; Ms. Mazurke­ SSR, whose work is developed in 23 their constituents' concerns, problems committees was severely criticized by in providing professional, scholarly, vich, secretary; and Mr. Baranetsky, and ideas, and try to push them through publishing, financial, technical, treasurer. the journalists, who have seen few in their councils. results pf these committees' work since economic and other aid to Ukraine, The auditing committee includes: their formation. Mr. Pliushch stated He hesitated to call the Supreme Rukh and the population of Ukraine in Nestor Olesnycky, Stepan Woroch, that many of the committees are due to Soviet of Ukraine, a Parliament be­ general in its national-cultural and Wasyl Sosiak, Volodymyr Korol and present reports, among them the Com­ cause, he said, it has not yet earned that political rebirth. Ihor Bilynsky. mittee on the New Constitution of the name; "They do not always work as a The committee is also obligated to aid The by-laws commission includes: Ukrainian SS.R, the Committee on Parliament should," he added. Ukraine's democratic movement by Walter Anastas, Julian Kulas, Roman Economic Rebirth and the Chornobyl providing information to the mass Andrushkiw, Myroslaw Smorodsky Remarking on criticism of the Su­ media and governmental institutions in and Andrew Chornodolsky. Committee. He reported that some preme Soviet, which has been called a committees have yet to present any the United States on events in Ukraine, After the elections the delegates voted marketplace by some observers, Mr. to encourage exchanges between pro­ to adopt half a dozen resolutions, information, Pliushch stated: "It is no more of a A priority for this session, he said, fessionals in Ukraine and the United including one obligating the committee marketplace than we see in our society." States, to help Rukh and the National to send representatives to meet with was to develop the "selo" - the farm - And, only by folio wing the path of demo­ which has been forsaken. The esta­ Council draft legislation and form new representatives of Canadian Friends of cratization, the opportunity for multi­ economic and governmental institu­ Rukh^ Rukh, and other democratic blishment of taxes, a budget, a national party elections and subscribing to bank, as well as a network of commer­ tions that encourage the development of groups in Ukraine, within the next two parliamentary order can our govern­ a free market and democracy in U- months to make concrete plans, cial banks also is to be discussed, ment and our people hope for a brighter cussed. kraine, and to keep the Ukrainian The resolutions also obligate the future, he said. "We cannot be sovereign American community informed of its committee to work on setting up a "We live in extremely complex times," on paper only," he stressed. said Mr. Pliushch, "and the people look activity. special committee within the next three to the Supreme Soviet. We must show "We have had two sessions of this The statute divides the new commit­ months that would concentrate specifi­ positive signs, show that we are taking convocation, and they have not been tee's leadership into five bodies: a cally on seeking out aid opportunities first steps and that our lives, with time, without results," he reported. "I've been congress, the highest authority, held from American and international foun­ in the near future, will be somewhat asked, is your government going every two years; a board of directors dations and apply for grants on behalf improved." forward, backward, or standing still? '" with 21 members, elected by the highest of Rukh and other groups in Ukraine. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 5

Another war, another time: One Ukrainian American's contribution by Khristina Lew Special Forces camp at the Montagnard of Bravo Company on the crest of the by Lt. Col. Moore, began arriving. village of Plei Me. Gen. Westmoreland ridge. After a day's fighting, the command In November of 1990, the United recommended that the search be con­ Alpha and Bravo Companies were of the "Lost Platoon" had fallen to Sgt. States commemorated the 25th anniver­ ducted west of the Chu Prong, or Prong then ordered to pull back in order to Ernie Savage after Lt. Herrick and his sary of the first major U.S. battle of the Mountain. Col. Brown instructed Lt. prepare for the rescue of Lt. Herrick's second in command, Sgt. Carl Palmer, Vietnam War, the Battle of the la Col. Harold Moore to select a landing "Lost Platoon," still surrounded by were mortally wounded. Sgt. Savage Drang. At that time, numerous articles zone near Chu Prong and explore its was told that there would be no rescue were published throughout the country edge. Lt. Col. Moore chose a landing that night. in an effort to look back at U.S. zone, code-named X-Ray, 200 yards For the first time since the fighting involvement in Vietnam. Today, as from the first ridge of Chu Prong. began, Lt. Col. Moore's battalion was millions around the world view unpre­ On the morning of November 14, 35 able to encircle the entire landing zone. cedented live coverage of allied efforts minutes after Lt. Col. Moore had On the morning of November 15, in the Middle East, the nation s atten­ landed at X-Ray, in a routine search of Charlie Company's section of the peri­ tion is once again focused on war. the battalion's newly established 300- meter came under heavy attack by 300 Now, as before, many Ukrainian yard perimeter, Bravo Company pla­ NVA soldiers who had camouflaged Americans are serving in U.S. forces. As toon, under Capt. John Herren, caught themselves and crawled 100 yards from we recall a battle 25 years ago and one a North Vietnamese deserter who told the American line. Delta Company's Ukrainian American's rqle in it, we them, through an interpreter, that there perimeter also came under attack. Lt. honor both the veterans of that war and were three battalions of the N VA in the Col. Moore committed his reconnais­ those now serving in the Persian Gulf Chu Prong. Although all of his batta­ sance platoon reserve to help Charlie lion had not yet arrived by helicopter to Company while the third section of the Landing Zone X-Ray, Lt. Col. Moore perimeter - Alpha Company - also In the fall of 1990, the United States came under attack. commemorated the 25th anniversary of immediately directed his Bravo Com­ Lt. Col. Moore formed an emergency the Battle of the la Drang, Jhe first pany to move up the ridge where they reserve by withdrawing Capt. Diduryk's major U.S. battle of the Vietnam War. encountered North Vietnamese troops platoon from a sector that had not yet On November 14-17, 1965, the 1st among the trees where the rain forest began. been attacked. Lt. Col. Moore's batta­ Battalion of the 7th Cavalry Regiment, lion then received 24 artillery pieces in 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 457 Lt. Col. Moore reinforced the flank support from the Air Force who also officers and men - four officers and of Bravo Company with Alpha Com­ mistakenly dropped two canisters of 199 men short of full strength — fought pany, under Capt. Ramon Nadal II. On napalm into the area, killing one Ameri­ off two regiments of the 325-B Division the flank of Bravo Company, Capt. can. of the People's Army of Vietnam — the Nadel's men encountered 150 NVA Lt. Col. Moore then shifted Capt. North Vietnamese Army - totalling troops charging down a dry creek bed. Diduryk's platoon to the battered lines more than 3,000 men, in the remote la Charlie Company troops, under Capt. A photograph of 2nd Lt. Myron Di­ held by what was left of Charlie Com­ Drang valley of the Central Highlands Robert Edwards, were rushed to the duryk taken from St. Peter's College pany. All of Charlie Company's officers near the Cambodian border. flank of Alpha Company as they arrived year book, "Peacock Pie," I960. and most of its noncommissioned were The Americans lost 234 men killed; by helicopter to Landing Zone X-Ray. NVA on the crest of the ridge. The dead or seriously injured. Of the appro- the North Vietnamese, close to 2,000. Lt. Col. Moore reinforced those com­ . ximately 100 men of Charlie Company, The platoon of Capt. Myron Diduryk panies with Delta Company, under rescue attempt was unsuccessful and the U.S. troops suffered heavy losses. fewer than 40 were unwounded. Within was instrumental in reinforcing battered Capt. Ray LeFebvre. an hour, Capt. Diduryk's platoon had While Alpha and Bravo Companies troops and cutting U.S. loses. beaten off the NVA. While the two armies fought, Lt. had sustained serious casualties, Char­ A recent issue of U.S. News Sc World Lt. Col. Moore then ordered a two- Report commemorated that battle and Henry Herrick led his 2nd Platoon - 27 lie and Delta Companies were relatively men - ahead of the rest of Bravo unhurt, and as evening descended oh pronged attack — by two companies of noted the battlefield contributions of Lt. Col. Robert Tully's 2nd Battalion of Capt. Diduryk. Company in pursuit of a NVA squad Landing Zone X-Ray, Capt. Diduryk's that seemed to be fleeing. The North platoon — 120 men of Bravo Company the 5th Cavalry — which had marched In the words of U.S. Army Lt. Gen. from Landing Zone Victor, two miles Harold G. Moore, then lieutenant Vietnamese surrounded Lt. Herrick's of the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Cavalry colonel in command of the 1st Batta­ platoon and cut them off from the rest - the reinforcement troops requested (Continued on page 12) lion, Capt.. Diduryk was, "the best battlefield company commander I've ever known, including myself in Korea."

Myron Diduryk was born in Muzhy- liv, western Ukraine, in 1938, and immigrated to the United States in 1950 with his parents, Andrij and Isabela Neswiacheny. He was a member of the Jersey City branch of Plast and later joined the Plast fraternity "Siromantsi." While a student, he worked on a part- time basis at Svoboda and summers at Soyuzivka.

In 1960, 2nd Lt. Diduryk graduated from St. Peter's College in Jersey City with a degree in physics. At St. Peter's, he was a member of the Pershing Rifles, a fraternity of ROTC students, and a commander of an ROTC brigade. He was one of the few ROTC cadets in the graduating class of 1960 to be commis­ sioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. A professional military man, he was stationed in Europe for several years and was then transferred to Vietnam. After the Battle of the la Drang, then Capt. Diduryk returned to Vietnam for another tour of duty with the 1st Ca­ valry. On April 26, 1970, in a landing zone, Maj. Diduryk was killed by a sniper.

In early November 1965, Col Tho­ mas Brown, commander of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st Air Cavalry, was The Vietnam Veterans Memorial located ІЛ Washington, 246.75-fooHong wall of granite (a portion of which appears dispatched to the Central Highlands to honors those men and wonu - of the U.S. итей forces who In if ^ photo above), The name of Myron Diduryk (inset) Is m find two North Vietnamese Army served in the Vietnam W^r, The names of thcv , /ho gave their act fir 5 rubbing of his наше on the wall. His name is preceded regiments that had attempted to seize a lives and of those W;,G i'?main missing tr - - - 'bed \i\ ?he by a diamond, which denotes that his death was confirmed. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991 No. 5

New venture in Ukraine Ukrainian Weekly HetmanUkrainian Cultural Center Community consolidation combines the arts and mass media The founding conference of the U.S. Coordinating Committee to Aid by Kyrylo Stetsenko Ukraine, held just last weekend, was a welcome development on the scene of CONCLUSION Ukrainian American community life. After months of arguing and sniping on the part of some groups and/or individuals, delegates of committees created It is completely natural for Hetman's across the country to aid Ukraine, or Rukh, or victims of Chornobyl, and diverse directions to elicit a certain delegates of Ukrainian central organizations that have established special scepticism. Critics may say: they try to funds to provide such4 assistance, finally gathered together and agreed to do everything, but they do nothing consolidate their forces and coordinate their activity. professionally. In order to forestall The goal of their convention was to establish an effective and practical misunderstandings, I would like to mechanism to aid Ukraine in various realms. Indeed, the by-laws approved at provide some clarifications. The struc­ the convention stated tharthe committee exists "to coordinate the work of ture of Hetman foresees several specia­ branches, societies, funds and other member-organizations of the committee lized subdivisions within which specia­ in their efforts to provide professional, scholarly, publishing, financial, tech­ lists work on specific projects. (Only nical, economic and other assistance to Ukraine, its Popular Movement here in America, as an exception, (Rukh) and, in general, the population of Ukraine in its national-cultural during the beginning stages of seeking and state rebirth." partners for our ventures, will I take it As well the committee is to "help Rukh and other democratic groups of upon myself to be responsible for all Ukraine by informing the world's mass communications media and facets of our cultural center's activity.) government institutions of the U.S. about the goals, activity and needs of It is understandable that between plans Ukraine; to "maintain contacts and exchange ideas and expertise among and reality there is a definite gap and specialists in various fields from Ukraine and their counterparts among that we will not be able to accomplish experts and professionals in the U.S." everything immediately and simulta­ In addition, the convention adopted several resolutions (somewhat vague neously. Much will depend on our Kyrylo Stetsenko but nontheless action-oriented) which repeated some of the goals enumerated partners here, as well as changes oc­ in the organization's by-laws and then went on to call on the new curring in Ukraine. One must not forget the careful majority ("we'll see what Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine to assist the information and that Ukraine is only just beginning to comes of this...") is accomplishing the communications base of Rukh, and to maintain contacts and coordinate build itself and that it can claim many seemingly impossible in the field of appropriate activity with nations of the Baltic states and others. talented young people who simply burn politics, the business initiative in U- Along the way to creating this new community body, there were, to be sure, with desire to express themselves and kraine still is under control of old some misunderstandings (e.g. confusion over which organization was being thus work for the future of their home­ government structures and enterprises. disbanded and who had collected community donations for what group). land. And, if in Ukraine, unlike in This is applicable also to contacts with Ultimately, however, all was resolved. The former National Fund to Aid America, businessmen find, themselves Western businesses. Ukraine was dissolved, and the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund and the wrestling not with the question of "how Thus, recently the Ministry of Com­ Rukh Fund became member-organizations of the new coordinating to sell," but with the question of "how to munications of the Ukrainian SSR obtain," then this does not mean that committee. The latter two groups also submitted detailed financial reports, signed a series of contracts with Florida Ukraine is inhabited by hopelessly out- thus silencing critics who had charged them with not duly reporting back to businessman Mark Wodlinger regard­ of-date natives who are incapable of the community, i.e. their donors. ing the establishment of new television understanding the contemporary world. Finally, after much behind-the-scenes negotiating, the Coordinating and radio programs in Ukraine. Will Committee's board of directors was expanded from the 15 members" this rhelp democratic forces in our What агїе Hetnfan^s strengths? originally proposed to 21 in order to accommodate all groups, factions, etc. Tibrrieiarid? OrVperhaps/this will only "strengthen the monopoly" of the old This was a positive step. And yet, when it came time to elect a five-member All employees of Hetman are persons executive committee, there were no takers for the positions of secretary and party apparatus over the mass media. between the ages of 25 and 37 who, Or, perhaps by caring only about the treasurer. It was an embarrassing episode, to say the least. Were we to fortunately, have no routines, or habits conclude that all wanted control over this new organization via membership independent press and book publishing or corrupted ties with the traditional in Ukraine we continue to think in 19th- on the board of directors, yet few were willing to actually do the requisite Soviet bureaucracy. Each employee has work? The lack of young members on the board also must also be pointed out" century terms. Perhaps, not having a professional attitude toward his or her objective opportunities to prepare - and there were several highly qualified candidates who were not elected by work and wants to work with similar delegates, perhaps because they did not have the strong organizational Ukrainian TV programs in America, we goal-oriented people. We have gooaV do not even dream about such opportu­ support that most of the older candidates did have. relations, even partnerships, with Rukh. All, in all, however, after a somewhat inauspicious start, the delegates to nities in Ukraine. We expect to put to good use ou/ the founding convention returned to the task at hand, perhaps recalling the I cannot imagine how we can win in a right to duty-free transport of goods words of Mykhailo Horyn, chairman of Rukh's Political Council, who tried referendum about the independence of across the borders of the USSR and to set the tone for this all-important community venture by wishing "success Ukraine without independent radio and Ukraine. We 'also have very good in creating a coordinating council that would work for the independence of television. The question of an indepen­ contacts with the republican television Ukraine." dent Ukrainian multi-media center was and radio, as well as with many impor­ timely long ago, but how do we go tant newspapers published throughout about making such a center a reality? the republic. Should we replace the Communist And now, a little more detail on our monopoly with a democratic mono­ Turning the pages back... programs and projects. poly? I prefer a different solution: Ukrainian multi-media center competition among many radio and television stations under constitutional Sometimes I think we hav^ slept control of the national state. Efforts of through Ukraine's future. And, while a the Hetman Ukrainian Cultural Center Nicholas Sadovsky, actor, director and community small group of people, accompanied by to create a multi-media сет ter are activist, was born Nicholas Tobilevych on March 6,1856, in merely the first, but not the sol , step in the Kherson region of UkrainerHe and his three siblings - A concert violinist and laureate of this direction. How does one begin? Ivan Karpenko-Kary, .Panas Saksahanskyj, and Maria Sadovska-Berliotti — Ukrainian republican and all-union The Chervona Ruta Music Festival shared profound artistic talents and all four were numbered among the "coryphaei music competitions, Kyrylo Stetsenko is proved that one could capture the of the Ukrainian theater." also a cultural activist and one of the awareness of youths without having Young Nicholas participated in various amateur acting companies then, in 1881, promoters of the recently established access to television. Therefore, we could he became a member of the professional theatrical troupes iof Hryhoriy Hetman Ukrainian Cultural Center. (Continued on page 12) Ashkarenko, Marko Kropyvnytsky, and Mykhailo Starytsky, respectively. Soon centering his activities in the Kiev area, he decided to form his own group and, in 1888, the Sadovsky Theater was established. During the time of transition at the turn of the century, the Sadovsky Theater UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine saw itself periodically re-defined as it merged with other companies such as those lead by Karpenko-Kary, Saksahansky and Kropyvnytslfy. The Home Office of the Ukrainian National In 1905 Nicholas Sadovsky travelled to Galicia where he served as manager of the Association reports that, as of January 31, Ruska Besida Theater for a period of one year. Upon his return to Kiev, he founded the first permanent theater in Ukraine which commenced its production in Poltava thelfraternal organization's newly established in 1906 and later, continued its work in Kiev. Emphasis was placed on the Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received improvisational abilities of actors and dance played an important role in the staging 6,350 checks from its members with donations of plays. From 1916-1919, Sadovsky directed a group of actors who worked out of totalling Я 64,011.52. The contributions the National Trotsky House. include individual members' donations, as well As an actor, Sadovsky was most known for his protrayals of both heroic and as returns of members' dividend checks and historical figures, particularly in his roles as Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Nazar interest payments on promissory notes. Stodolia. He was also a talented singer and interpreter of folk music. Ever a staunch supporter of cultural and musical arts, Nicholas Sadovsky died on February 7„ 1933. - No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Ukraine's Green movement focuses on Ukraine tells Moscow: Chornobyl, democratization, independence Don't tread on me by Yuriy Mishchenko schoolyards and playgrounds are now by Dr. Roman Solchanyk response to Lithuania's independence and Anatoliy Panov quietly dying of leukemia. drive was the official reaction in Kiev, The tragic events in the Lithuanian which may well come as a surprise to Potassium iodide prevents the ab­ capital over the weekend should serve to Moscow. The Ukrainian president, Imagine having your government sorption of radioactive iodine by the exhort and direct your participation, dispel any lingering doubts about the Leonid Kravchuk, who remains a pro­ thyroid gland. It was widely available in fate of perestroika in the Soviet Union. minent figure in the Ukrainian Commu­ and that of your children, in the annual the Soviet Union in 1986. It could have parade down Main Street while, entire­ The question is not how to build a nist Party, pointed to the illegality of the made a big difference. Protective cloth­ "union of sovereign states," a favorite military operations in Vilnius, empha­ ly unbeknownst to you, a highly radio­ ing could have made a difference. Even active plume hung over your city and phrase of Soviet President Mikhail sizing that the so-called Committee of staying inside could have made a diffe­ Gorbachev. Rather, the issue is the National Salvation in whose name radioactive dust and ash had spread rence. So repeatedly muses the half- over that city's streets and sidewalks. maintenance of the empire pure and soldiers opened fire on Lithuanian mad Ukrainian mother who alternates simple. civilians has no constitutional backing. Imagine further these same govern­ between helpless tears and frightful rage. The massacre in Vilnius has crysta- ment officials, again unbeknownst to lized opinion in Ukraine and other "Disrespect for the law," said Mr. Kravchuk, "has reached such a level, you, having columns of their own The democratic forces of Ukraine, Soviet republics, and has hardened the children hurriedly evacuated to distant desire for independence. including in the military, that I see that ranging from the Green World Ecolo­ the military system can refuse to subor­ safety in secretly commandeered planes gical Association to Rukh, the Popular For the democratic opposition in and trains. Ukraine, it has been clear for some time dinate itself to the minister of defense-or Movement of Ukraine, seek both inde­ whomever." A scene, perhaps, from some science pendence and full-fledged democratiza­ that democratic reform within the framework of an imperial structure is a Mr. Kravchuk's sentiments were fiction horror movie? To the contrary, tion for the simple reason that neither is echoed by the Presidium of the Ukrai­ in 1986 in our home town, Kiev, in possible without the other. contradiction in terms. This was re­ flected at the second congress of the nian Supreme Soviet, which, although Ukraine, the above-described events And democratization and indepen­ dominated by Party-backed conserva­ actually occurred. Five days before the Popular Movement of Ukraine, or dence are being sought in Ukraine for Rukh, last October. Rukh serves as a tive forces, met in an extraordinary big annual May Day parade and cele­ the very same reasons that Americans session and adopted a declaration that bration was to take place, the Chor­ coordinating structure for the 20 or and countless others have for centuries more opposition political parties that affirmed support for the legally elected nobyl nuclear reactor exploded some 60 organs of state power in the republics miles north of Kiev. sought them: to establish a system of have sprung up in Ukraine during the political accountability to the people. past year. At the October meeting, and denounced the use of military delegates voted to drop the policy of forces in dealing with internal political Party officials began secret evacua­ or inter-ethnic conflicts in any republic. tions of their children almost imme­ Such a system that - had it been in perestroika and to pursue outright place in 1986 - wouW not have allowed independence. Mr. Pavlychko noted that the docu­ diately, but in public statements denied ment was approved unanimously, that anything unusual had happened. for a scenario in which some children Commenting on the Soviet military rode trains to Crimea while others assault in Vilnius, the organization's "which shows that even Ukraine's right- After all, the May Day parade had to participated in a march of death down director, Ivan Drach, declared, "The wing politicians, those who are oriented go on as planned, of course. And so on the Khreshchatyk, Kiev's central boule­ empire lives according to its own brutal towards Moscow, are having second May 1,1986, tens of thousands of Kiev's vard. and horrible laws, and we know that as thoughts." citizens, including thousands upon Some in the United States seem to long as the empire exists we will not This raises the question whether the thousands of children, marched un­ consider the push by democratic forces hear, see or know freedom." events in Lithuania could mark a warned and entirely unprotected for sovereignty and genuine democrati­ turning point in the relations between through an environment saturated with zation in republics such as Ukraine to be The leadership of Rukh has protested to Mr. Gorbachev in connection with the republics and the center. Clearly, a radioactive poisons to celebrate the a kind of nuisance, an untimely chal­ consolidation of political forces in glories of Communist reign. lenge to a recent Nobel Peace Prize what Mr. Drach characterized as the "acts of banditry" in Lithuania and sent Ukraine, the Soviet Union's second winner who wishes to keep the fraying largest republic with almost 52 million Some of our children who marched empire intact. a statement of support to the Supreme that fateful day in May 1986, or who on Council of Lithuania and President people, would be a major blow to the Vytautas Landsbergis. center. Still, Ukraine alone cannot be the days preceding it or the two weeks I would invite those same Americans the deciding factor in the fate of the succeeding it, had played outside in our to come to Ukraine. Let them visit the There have also been mass meetings empire. But Ukraine and Boris Yeltsin's mothers of the children of Chornobyl and demonstrations throughout U- Russia acting in concert with other and explain to them why the man who kraine, including in the heavily Russi­ republics are quite a different matter. Yuriy Mishchenko is executive secre­ in 1986 was at the helm of the govern­ fied eastern regions of Donetske, Lu- tary and Anatoly Panov is vice-presi­ ment that played with their children's hanske, Dnipropetrovske, and Khar- Steps in this direction already have dent of the Green World (Zelenyi Svit) lives with lies deserves such continued kiv. In Lviv, in western Ukraine, where been taken. While in Estonia this week, Ecological Association. The duo recent­ support. the political situation resembles that Mr. Yeltsin signed a statement together ly toured the United States under the And let them explain to the mothers in the Baltic states, more than with the heads of the three Baltic states sponsorship of Americans for Human why their children had to march while 10,000 demonstrated their support for that recognizes each other's sovereignty Rights in Ukraine meeting with Ameri­ those of the party nomenklatura were Lithuanian independence. The meeting and affirms their readiness to provide can environmental activists and ad­ evacuated. adopted a resolution condemning the mutual assistance should that sove­ dressing public meetings aimed at both military crackdown in Lithuania as an reignty be threatened. The following the Ukrainian and general public. And let them explain to the mothers "illegal, anti-constitutional act that day, speaking at a news conference in Mr. Mishchenko is a zoologist and how it is that today's Americans could testifies to the escalation of reaction." Moscow, the feisty Russian leader told botanist with the Ukrainian SSR Aca­ think that tea in Boston was once more An indication of the degree of opposi­ journalists that the Russian republic demy of Sciences and Mr. Panov is an important than the children of Chor­ tion in Ukraine to Moscow's brutal had already signed treaties with U- engineer and economist. nobyl are today. kraine, Byelorussia, Kazakhstan, Mol­ Dr. Roman Solchanyk is a specialist davia, Georgia, Estonia, and Latvia, on Ukrainian affairs at the Radio which taken together account for more Free Europe/Radio Liberty Research than 85 percent of the Soviet Union's Institute in Munich. His book "Ukraine gross national product, thereby form­ under Gorbachev: Politics, Religion, ing a network that could be extended to and the National Question "is scheduled all 15 union republics. for publication by Macmillan later this Asked about the prospects for a new year. union treaty after the events in Vilnius, This article is reprinted, with, the Mr. Yeltsin said that he doubted if any author's permission, from The Wall of the republican leaders would now be Street Journal, European edition, prepared to sign such an accord, one January 18-19. (Continued on page 15) Notice to publishers and authors^ It is The Ukrainian Weekly's policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly published books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodicals, only after receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. News Items sent without a copy uf the new release will not be. published. Send new releases and information (where publication may bepur-f chased, cost, etc.) to: The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgo­ Green World activists Yuriy Mischchenko (left) and Anatoliy Panov flank the flag mery St., Jersey City, NJ. 07302. of their ecological association. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 No. 5

further use of force against the demo­ denial of all U.S. trade credits and cratically elected governments of economic assistance to the Soviet WASHINGTON UPDATE Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Union. In the House, Rep. Helen On January 16, Sen. Robert Byrd (D- Bentley (R-Md.) introduced, with six from the UN A Washington Office W.V;), with 48 co-sponsors, introduced co-sponsors, H.Res. 39, a resolution S.Res. 14, a resolution to express the expressing the sense of the House of sense of the Senate that the president Representatives that the President should review economic benefits pro­ should bring the matter of Lithuanian "Washington Update" is compiled "Economic prosperity and democra­ territorial sovereignty before the Con­ and published to provide readers of The vided to the Soviet Union in light of the tic reform in the Soviet Union are tied crisis in the Baltic States. The Senate ference on Security and Cooperation in Ukrainian Weekly with a summary of up with the question of nationalist self- Europe. Rep. Henry Hyde (R-Ill.), with government actions of interest to Ukrai­ considered and agreed to the resolution. determination," — Rep. Solomon. Sen. Riegle, with three co-sponsors, four co-sponsors, introduced H.Res. nian Americans. Readers are encou­ "They (young Ukrainians) continue 41, a resolution to express the sense of raged to contact their elected represen­ introduced S.J.Res. 42, a joint resolu­ to struggle bravely for their rightful tion expressing the support of the U.S. the House of Representatives that the tatives to express their opinions - inheritance, knowing, as their parents U.S. should suspend trade assistance either positive or negative - on issues for the independence of Lithuania, did that self-determination is the only Latvia and Estonia. and benefits for the Soviet Union until since members of Congress formulate end and democratic struggle the only On January 17, Sen. Jesse Helms (R- all Soviet troops have been removed their positions on issues with the views means." - Rep. Ford. from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, of constituents in mind. Readers are "In light of these developments N.C.) introduced, with three co-spon­ sors, S. 231, a bill to impose economic and should reaffirm its recognition of also free to contact the UNA Washing­ (crackdown in Ukraine), we as a Con­ the independence of those nations. ton Office for more details on any items sanctions against the Soviet Union until gress cannot continue to authorize On January 23, Rep. Campbell intro­ reported. improved trade and diplomatic ties to the Soviet Union ceases to threaten or use military force against the Baltic duced H.R. 601, a bill to prohibit the the Soviets..." — Rep. Annunzio. provision of export credits in connec­ "There is a revolution of freedom in States and enters into good-faith nego­ tiations leading to the formal recogni­ tion with exports to the USSR during Statement update Ukraine, in the Baltic states, and all any period of excessive Soviet military over the Soviet empire." - Rep. Mi­ tion of the independence of those states. In the House, Rep. Bob McEwen (R- presence in any of the Baltic countries chel. and Rep. Kennelly, with one co-spon­ Ukrainian Independence Day "I cannot think of nations which Ohio) introduced H.Res.36, a resolu­ tion to express the sense of the House of sor, introduced H.Con.Res. 50, a con­ deserve freedom more than those within x current resolution concerning U..N. As many senators spoke on behalf of the Soviet empire. The price they have Representatives that the president Ukrainian Independence Day this year should review economic benefits pro­ action regarding the Soviet Union's paid in human life and suffering these treatment of the Baltic States. In the as the total number of members of past 73 years is unrivalled in human vided to the Soviet Union in light of the . Congress who spoke last year. In 1990,12 crisis in the Baltic States. Senate, Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kansas) history." -- Rep. Ritter. introduced, with 15 co-sponsors, members of Congress (four senators "That period of freedom was short, On January 18, Rep. Cardin, with 17 and eight representatives) made state­ S^Con.Res. 6, a concurrent resolution but now the proud blue and yellow flag co-sponsors, introduced H.R. 559, a bill to express the sense of the Congress that ments in Congress about Ukrainian of the Ukraine again flies over Kiev."- to make the independence of the Baltic Independence Day. As of January 29, the President should review economic Rep. Rinaldo. Republics a condition on the granting benefits provided to the Soviet Union in there were 44 members including 13 "We must officially recognize U- of most-favored-nation treatment to the senators and 31 representatives who light of the crisis in the Baltic States. kraine as an independent state and we USSR. Rep. Christopher Cox (R- The following day, by a vote of 99-0 the participated this year. The dramatic must send a message to President Calif.), with 23 co-sponsors, introduced increase was due to the contact with Senate considered and agreed to the Gorbachev that our continued aid із not H.J.Res. 80, a joint resolution to revoke resolution. members of Congress by the Ukrainian unconditional." - Rep. Boxer. recently extended U.S. taxpayer subsi­ American community. Also on the January 24, Rep. Simon, dies to the Soviet Union as a conse­ with one co-sponsor, introduced In the Senate, the speakers, by state, Crisis in the Baltic States quence of its attacks on freedom of the were: Arizona - Dennis DeConcini S.J.Res. 48, a joint resolution de­ press and democracy in the Baltic signating February 16, 1991, as "Lithua­ (D); Delaware Joseph Biden (D); Since the 102nd Congress convened, Republics. Rep. Dante Fascell (D-Fla.), Illinois — Paul Simon (D); Maryland nian Independence Day" while Rep. 28 senators and 90 representatives have with 41 co-sponsors, introduced Brian Donnelly (D-Mass.), with 4 co- - Barbara Mikulski (D) and Paul spoken about the crisis in the Baltic H.Con.Res. 40, a concurrent resolution Sarbanes (D); Michigan - Carl Levin sponsors, introduced H.R. 637, a bill to states. Some members have spoken on condemning the recent use of Soviet provide special temporary protected (D) and Donald Riegle (D); New Hamp­ two or three occasions about the Soviet military forces in the Baltic States. On shire - Robert Smith (R); New York - status for certain nationals of the Baltic use of troops first in Lithuania and then January 22, the House suspended the States. Alfonse DAmato (R) and Daniel Moy- rules and agreed to H.Con.Res. 40 by a Latvia. Many of the statements were Related legislation included S. 9, a nihan (D); North Dakota - Kent made in support of the resolutions voice vote. Conrad (D); Ohio - Howard Metzen- bill introduced by Sen. Dole with one passed by both Houses (see below). Also on January 22, Sen. John Heinz co-sponsor, to amend the foreign aid baum (D); Rhode Island - Claiborne (R-Pa.) introduced, with one co-spon­ Pell (D). sor, S.Res. 16, a resolution urging the (Continued on page 12) In the House of Representatives the Legislation update speakers, by state were: California — Barbara Boxer (D); Connecticut - For the record Barbara Kennelly (D); Illinois -Frank Baltic crisis Annunzio (D), William Lipinski (D)9 and Robert Michel (R); Maryland - The deployment of additional Soviet Mykhailo Horyn's appeal Benjamin Cardin (D) (who spoke twice), troops to Lithuania and Latvia sparked Steny Hoyer (D) and Constance Mo- a score of bills and resolutions in both to U.S. Congress rella (R); Michigan - David Bonior Houses of Congress. On January 11, (D)9 William Broomfield (R)9 William Sen. Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) introduced, On January 20, 1991, Ukraine Ukraine (Rukh) is convinced that the Ford (D) and Dennis Hertel (D); New with 25 co-sponsors, S. Res. 12, a celebrated Unification Day. This was road toward achieving the God-given Jersey - Bernard Dwyer (D), Dean resolution calling upon President only the second time that the Ukrai­ rights of the Ukrainian people will be Gallo (R), Matthew Rinaldo (R) and Mikhail Gorbachev to refrain from nian people marked this event in a hundredfold more difficult if the Robert Roe (D); New Mexico - Wil­ further use of force against the demo­ nationwide observances since 1919, efforts of the democratic forces do liam Richardson (D); New York - cratically elected government of Lithua­ when the lands of Ukraine for the not gain the understanding and Gary Ackerman (D), Benjamin Gilman nia, Latvia or Estonia. The resolution first time in its long history were support of nations and governments (R), George Hochbrueckner (D), Frank was considered and agreed to by voice united into an independent Ukrai­ which act in accordance with the Horton (R), Thomas Manton (D), vote. . nian National Republic. Declaration of Human Rights and Louise Slaughter (D), Gerald Solomon On January 14, Rep. Bob McEwen Ukraine now has begun to rebuild consider themselves bound before (R), and James Walsh (R); Pennsyl­ (R-Ohio) introduced H.Con.Res. 35, a itself as a sovereign nation. The God and their people to foster these vania — Peter Kostmayer (D), Don concurrent resolution concerning U.S. landmark event in this historical principles in their domestic and Ritter (R), Curt Weldon (R), and Gus assistance to the Soviet Union. Sen. process is the Declaration of State foreign policies. Yatron (D); Virginia - Frank Wolf Moynihan introduced S. 37, a bill to Sovereignty adopted by the Supreme Cherishing your consistent adhe­ (R); Wisconsin ^Gerald Kleczka(D). authorize the provision of medical Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR on July rence to democratic principles, we While many members referenced the supplies and other humanitarian assis­ 16, 1990. This declaration, as well as hope that the U.SK Congress will view Declaration on the State Sovereignty of tance to the Lithuanian people. a number of other important docu­ our problems with understanding Ukraine, Rep. Ritter included its full The next day, Rep. Tom Campbell ments passed by the supreme govern­ and will structure future relations text in the Congressional Record. Also (R-Calif.) introduced H.R. 533, a bill to ing body aimed at achieving real with the USSR, taking into account mentioned in many statements were the amend the Export-Import Bank Act of sovereignty for Ukraine, have gained the changed position of the Kremlin human chain in January 1990, the 1945 to prohibit the Export-Import acceptance by the people of Ukraine. leadership, and will not work against arrests of Stepan Khmara and Oles Bank of the United States from pro­ As events in the Baltic republics the process of dissolution of the last Doniy, and the Defense Ministry's viding any credit in connection with testify, however, the road to Ukrai­ totalitarian communist empire in the announcement that additional troops exports to the USSR if there is an nian independence will be extremely world, which has brought so much would be deployed to Ukraine and excessive Soviet military presence in difficult. Ukraine is not safe from suffering to scores of nations. other republics. any of the Baltics. Rep. Hertel intro­ possible extremist, even military Among the noteworthy comments duced H.Res. 32, a resolution to con­ actions by forces that seek to pre­ Mykhailo Horyn j were: demn the deployment of Soviet troops serve the empire and the totalitarian Chairman of the Political Council j "...it is clear they (Soviets) cannot in the Baltic States and Rep. Robert and Unitarian structure of the USSR. of the Popular Movement of Ukraine | crush the will of the Ukrainian people to Lagomarsino (R-Calif.) introduced Because of this, the Political (Rukh), deputy of the Supreme once again be free and independent."— H.Res. 33, a resolution culling upon Council of the Popular Movement of Soviet of Ukraine. Rep. Bonior. President Gorbachev to refrain from No-5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 9

PHOTO FOLLOW-UP: Ukrainian Independence Day in Kiev

me of the thousands who gathered in St. Sophia Square in Kiev on January 20 to mark the anniversaries of Ukrainian independence (January 22,1918) and the unification of Ukrainian lands (January 22, 1919).

hchatyk, the capital's main boulevard, a large Ш^^Шт^^тШЯ^ШМ^^^ШЯ^^Ш^^^^^^Ш "Blood in Lithuania: yet another crime of the bolshevik announces the anniversary celebrations. "Freedom for Stepan Khmara" is the message of this placard. junta" reads another sign. this series by Marta Kolomayets.

Women lay flowers at the grave of noted rights activist Oleksa ГЬе procession to Baikiv Cemetery is led by representatives of the Rukh headquarters. Tykhy. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 No. 5 Ukrainian Graduates of Detroit/Windsor honor governor general by A.J. Serafyn Ukrainian descent, date their beginning to 1939. Since then, they have dedi­ OTTAWA - The 1990 Ukrainian of cated themselves to the interests of the the Year Award was bestowed by the Ukrainian community in the Detroit Ukrainian Graduates of Detroit and and Windsor areas by encouraging Windsor upon Ramon John Hnaty- students of Ukrainian descent in the shyn, governor general and comman- pursuit of higher learning. To date, 318 der-in-chief of Canada. He is the scholarships have been granted. seventh Canadian to hold the office and The guest speaker for the evening was the first of Ukrainian descent. Dr. Paul Dzul, prominent ophthalmo­ In accepting the nomination, Mr. logist, editor of Likarsky Visnyk, Hnatyshyn designated the morning of professor of medicine at Wayne State November 7, 1990 for the presentation University and the organizer of the of the Award to him. The presentation medical congress held in Kiev and Lviv took place at his residence, Rideau Hall, last August. Dr. Dzul summarized the in Ottawa. happenings in East Europe during the The Ukrainian Graduates were repre­ past year, specifically the stride to sented by president Alex List, Lydia freedom of several European countries, List, Dr. Alex Serafyn, chairman of the including Ukraine. Ukrainian of the Year Committee, He underscored the need for a well- Zenia Serafyn, Elsie Swanson, the fSgt. Bertrand Thibeault/Rideau Hall Office of Information drawn plan and a coordinated effort to nominator, and Eugene Masluk, 1990 Presenting the 1990 Ukrainian of the Year Award to His Excellency the Right help in the rebirth of the Ukrainian scholarship recipient and student at Honorable Hnatyshyn (left to right): Alex List, Lydia List, Zenia Serafyn, His sovereign state. Dr. Dzul then sum­ Carleton University in Ottawa. marized what the Ukrainian Medical Excellency, Eugene Masluk, Alex Serafyn, and Elsie Swanson. The governor general expressed Association of North America is doing appreciation for Ukrainians recog­ hope for a future meeting in Windsor, Graduates have been awarding special and planning to do to help in the fieldo f nizing their own. The presentation of bid farewell and took leave. recognition to a person of Ukrainian medicine. the award included a commentary descent for his or her services to the He concluded his remarks with these about the club's purpose and accom­ The Ukrainian Graduates 51st anni­ community since 1955. This year the words: "Ukraine now has the best plishments. This was followed by a brief versary celebration took place on club bestowed its 36th award. opportunity to achieve independence. reception, a toast and a period of October 21, 1990, in the Ukrainian Twelve students from Windsor and So much depends on us here in the free informal conversation about life in the Cultural Center in Warren, Mich. The the state of Michigan were selected to world that we must be enthusiastic, Rideau Hall, the family and other society's annual banquet and awards receive scholarships by a special com­ generous and at the same time pragma­ Ukrainian of the Year recipients. Mr. night featured two of its traditional mittee chaired by Ralph Blacklock, who tic. The Ukrainian people in their Hnatyshyn accepted a small Ukrainian offerings: the granting of scholarships presented these awards. present great need have no one but us. art object as a gift from the Club, invited and the naming of an individual as the The Ukrainian Graduates, a group of We are a well-to-do community and we us to tour the Rideau Hall, expressed Ukrainian of the Year. The Ukrainian university and college graduates of should not let them down." Lviv youth, 13, completing Minneapolis community assists rehabilitation in Cleveland ailing girl from Drohobych CLEVELAND -Tarns Dorotskyj, tion skills. Because Taras has proved to 13, who lost his sight in August 1989 as a be a brilliant student who absorbs his consequence of accidental trauma to training with unprecedented speed and both eyes, is making phenomenal pro­ accuracy, he has become the darling of gress in an accelerated rehabilitation the faculty and staff at the Sight Center. program at the Cleveland Sight Center. Mobility and orientation skills in­ Since the extensive damage caused by clude correct human guide technique. the trauma could not be reversed, the This involves offering an arm to the Social Services Committee of the United sightless individual rather than pro­ Ukrainian Organizations of Cleveland, pelling him by his elbow. Correct cane which brought Taras from Lviv for techniques are essential, not only as treatment and rehabilitation in the means of mobility, but also as a protec­ United States, is determined to equip tive technique. A sightless individual him for a successful, independent and must learn to use his arms and his cane productive lifestyle. to protect his body from unexpected For this purpose, Myroslawa Orysh- obstacles and injury. Independent kewych, president of the Social Services travel skills consist of a complex system Committee and herself a senior social of indoor and outdoor cane techniques, worker at The Cleveland Sight Center, including independent street crossing. has enlisted the services of the center. Thus came into being an exhausting Skills of daily living equip a visually six-week-long, 35-hour a week rehabili­ impaired person for independent living, tation program tailored to meet Taras's including handling appliances, food needs in Lviv. The curriculum includes preparation, cooking, baking, and Upon arrival in Minneapolis, Olha Kuzniak of Drohobych and her mother, Orysia, three subjects: mobility and orientation; eating skills. (Taras has already baked were greeted by their benefactors. From left are: Mykola Megits, Orysia Kuzniak, skills of daily living; and communica- ('Continued on page 13) Msgr. Stephen Knapp, Halyna Megits, Michaeline Raymond, Olha Kuzniak, Dr. Michael Kozak, the Rev. John Hrytzko and Lidia Kozak. by Zirka Grendza-Donska In desperation, various substandard treatments were tried, including folk MINNEAPOLIS - As a result of the healing with herbs. She was advised by Chornobyl disaster, thousands of many to seek help in the United States. people in Ukraine, especially children, Olha's plight was brought to the are in need of medical care. Many of attention of a local physician, Dr. them require highly specialized and Michael J. Kozak, by a recently arrived expensive treatment which, at the immigrant from Ukraine. Through the present time, is not readily accessible. efforts of Dr. Kozak and with thanks to One such unfortunate victim of these the understanding and generosity of circumstances is Olha Kuzniak, who Scott R. Anderson, president of North arrived in Minneapolis on November 7, Memorial Medical Center, Olha was 1990, from Drohobych for treatment of assured she would receive free medical advanced lymphogranulomatosis care under the supervision of oncologist (Hodgkins Disease). Dr. John C. Manion and surgeon Dr. Olha's health problem started soon William C. Woyda. A group of radiolo­ after the Chornobyl explosion. She was gists and pathologists have also volun­ examined and properly diagnosed in teered their services. prestigious medical centers in her With the assistance of the Interna­ Taras Dorotskyj of Lviv with Steve Albrd, orientation and mobility instructor at homeland, but was unable to receive the tional Institute of Minnesota, Olha's the Cleveland Sight Center. treatment that her condition required. (Continued on page 13) No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991 11 Credit Union Opinion magazine marks anniversary Passaic school IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. - The Rochester Ukrainian Federal Credit helps Yellowstone Union recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of its quarterly magazine, PASSAIC, N.J. - Over 90 students Credit Union Opinion, in a special from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic program held at credit union offices. School will join over 100,000 other New Jersey school children, in a statewide The program agenda consisted of an drive to replace trees lost to fires that afternoon reception for advertisers raged in the Greater Yellowstone followed by a panel discussion high­ National Forest areas during the sum­ lighting the role the Credit Union mer of 1988. Opinion has played in the Rochester The massive fund-raising effort is Ukrainian American community during expected to raise over SI,000 for St. the past 35 years. Nicholas and over SI million for the Representatives from over 15 local New Jersey Catholic School system Ukrainian American organizations during the January 25 through Fe­ attended the panel discussion chaired bruary 15 campaign. by Prof. Wolodymyr Pylyshenko, chair­ Sponsored jointly by the five New man of the credit union's Cultural- Jersey dioceses in collaboration with Educational Committee. Panel mem­ Friends of the Forest and the United bers included Myron Babiuk, credit States Department of Agriculture's union president, Tamara Denysenko, Current and past editors of the Credit Union Opinion gathered recently for a group Forest Service, the "Friendship Forest" credit union manager, as well as Oleh photograph to mark the 35th anniversary of the magazine. Seated (from left) are: project is the first statewide endeavor of Pawluk and Daria Elyjiw, co-editors of its kind in the country combining the Credit Union Opinion. Tamara Denysenko, Ilia Demydenko, and Daria Elyjiw; standing: Lubomyr Bilyk, Oleh Pawluk, Bohdan Wenglowskyj and Wolodymyr Pylyshenko. environmental studies, reforestation efforts and fund-raising for education. The Credit Union Opinion was first coated paper stock and averaging 28 typesetter and paste-up artist for the published in J uly 1955 in the form of an For three weeks, Catholic students, pages. The content of the publication publication. informational bulletin to credit union armed with environmental information embodies a unique blend of credit union Working as a team, they have stream­ members. The first issue consisted of and youthful enthusiasm, will offer New news augmented by reporting of com­ lined the magazine in terms of editorial three mimeographed pages and was Jersey residents the option to buy one, munity events and accounts of the content and layout, making it a stand­ 10 or more seedlings for planting in the published only in the Ukrainian lan­ Ukrainian experience, not only in out not only among credit union publi­ watershed areas of the National Forests guage. Rochester but in the rest of the nation cations published locally but also of the Greater Yellowstone Area. As the Rochester Ukrainian Federal and the world. The magazine averages among those published throughout the Credit Union evolved, so did its quar­ six pages of paid advertising per issue country by member credit unions of the Donors who make the S5 contribu­ terly publication. More pages were and on special occasions is printed in Ukrainian National Credit Union Asso­ tions to plant the seedlings will receive added, photographs and illustrations color. ciation. commemorative cards recognizing their began to be used to augment the text, Founded in October, 1953, the involvement; their names will be placed and the publication became bilingual, Oleh Pawluk, a local advertising Rochester Ukrainian Federal Credit in a registry at the appropriate National being published in both English and executive, is English-language editor of Union has S36.5 million in assets and Forest Visitor's Centers. The Catholic Ukrainian. the Credit Union Opinion. Daria Elyjiw, close to 4,000 members. It is the sixth Schools in the state will benefit by Today, Credit Union Opinion is an a former teacher of Ukrainian history, is largest credit union in New York's retaining over 50 percent of the pro­ impressive magazine printed on quality Ukrainian-language editor, as well as Monroe County. ceeds of this project. To acquaint students with the pros and cons of fire and its management, a Yonkers dancers present "Journey through Ukraine" special three-day curriculum has been created for use in the pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade level.

Mrs. Larissa Herman; coordinator of the Friendship Forest project at St. Nicholas School, noted that after three lessons, each student will know the difference between a "ruinous confla­ ^ЩшАШ'^^^^^^ -S'fe --'^ЗЇЙР' " " gration and an ecologically sound fire, and be able to respond to queries ШШШ^Ш^ШШт^^^ concerning the loss of life and property in those frightening months of droughi 'ІРрі^Ші and high winds." Almost a half million acres of na­ tional forests in the Greater Yellow­ ШмШІВш^^ш stone area were devastated by the fires that raged from June to September of ЩшШШШШш 1988. The intensity of these wildfires was such that clouds of smoke and ash were present over New Jersey through­ out the summer. Because of its multi-faceted and beneficial goal - environmental ac­ tion and fund-raising for the New Jersey Catholic school system - the effort has been endorsed by Theodore E. McCar- rick, archbishop of the Newark Arch­ Chaika Dancers perform "Pryvit" for elementary school students of the Troy, N.Y., school system. diocese. In the epilogue of a four- minute video describing the 1988 TROY, N.Y. - The Chaika Ukrai­ nian history narrated by Jaroslaw Yurcheniuk performed a solo dance Yellowstone fires, Archbishop McCar- nian Dance Ensemble of Yonkers, N.Y., Palylyk and Mychajlo Motruk. from Volhynia and the entire troupe rick urges school children to partici­ Tecently performed before 2,000 ele- A fashion show presented costumes returned for the traditional Hopak. pate, calling the country's forests, "one t mentary school students of the Troy from Poltava, Bukovyna and Volhynia, After their perfoi mance, the Chaika of our most crucial natural resources in school system. The troupe was invited as well as the Lemko and Hutsul dancers were hosted at a brunch by the the chain that links living things." to present a "Journey through Ukraine" regions. Also on the program were the local branch of the Ukrainian Congress to students who were bused in to Genet Dance of the Zaporozhtsi, Flirtation Committee of America. When the seedlings are finally plant­ Middle School to view two perfor­ Dance and "Lazy Hutsul," the latter The Chaika Ukrainian Dance En­ ed, a commemorative plaque will be mances. portrayed by Walter Yurcheniuk. semble is affiliated with the Ukrainian erected lauding the Catholic school students of New Jersey for their efforts. The show opened with the Welcome A brief discussion then focused on American Youth Association of Yon­ Dance, "Pryvit," a brief history of the popular Ukrainians in television, thea­ kers, N.Y. Orest Rusynko is the troupe's Chaika dancers and highlights of Ukrai- ter, movies and sports. Finally, Larysa choreographer. BUY U.S. 4t—SAVINGS BONDS 4^^ SAVFor th e current rate call... A UNA insurance policy is an investment in the Ukrainian community V^^v Fort1-800-US-BONDSh WWWWWWVW c^ 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 No. 5

Hetman Ukrainian Cultural Center works of Ukrainian religious music; Hetman... proposes to interested persons and computer exhibits and courses in U- Another war... organizations in the United States and kraine. (Continued from page 6) (Continued from page 5) Canada cooperation in the following For further information, or contacts uncover countless new talents and fields. regarding the Hetman Ukrainian Cul­ from X-Ray, to reinforce Lt. Col. achieve great pub4icistic success by ^ Publicizing talented Ukrainian tural Center, interested individuals and Moore's men - across the Chu Prong organizing more of these brilliant musicians, singers, artists, actors, poets organizations may contact Hetman in and by Capt. Herren's Bravo Company, national festivals. But our successes and other performing artists in Ukraine, Ukraine or its representatives in the to rescue the "Lost Platoon." Seven of would be even greater if we had our own the U.S. and Canada, as well as other U.S. and Canada. A list of contacts the 27 men from the "Lost Platoon" independent studios for professional countries around the world. 1 see this follows. walked back unscathed and 12 were recording of audio and video tapes, with process as organizing concerts, exhibits brought back wounded. In the course of the aim of further disseminating these and festivals not only for Ukrainian Ukraine: ' ' the night of November 14 to the morn­ recordings. communities. 1 think that our artists Kiev 252133 a/s 882 ing of the 15, they had withstood three Among Hetman's co-workers are two deserve international recognition. For Kyrylo Stetsenko NVA attacks. of Ukraine's -- indeed, the USSR's - this it would be good to create appro­ telephone: (044) 224-7609 In the early morning hours of No­ (044)416-2174 best experts: sound engineer V0I0- priate infrastructures that would ensure vember 16, an estimated 300 NVA dymyr Zamarayev and TV producer/di­ fax:(044)417-1731 soldiers attacked Capt. Diduryk's sec­ coordination among individuals, orga­ telex: 131264 OMEGA SU rector Bohdan Korovchenko. They are nizations, regions and countries. tor. Capt. Diduryk had prepared for awaiting creative work and modern the possibility of an attack by dark and ^ Preparing Ukrainian ethnic and United States: technical equipment. Thus, they have international artistic festivals in U- . Yuri Blanarovich his men were dug in deeply, two to a great hopes that my U.S. visit will assist kraine and beyond its borders. Computeradio foxhole, the foxholes spaced in a them in their endeavors. 1, in turn, hope 9 Tourist visits to Ukraine with pre­ Box 282 manner to provide interlocking support. this article will elicit professional arranged programs encompassing cul­ Pine Brook, NJ 07058 The NVA were repelled and retreat­ interest and concrete discussions. tural-historical excursions, artistic telephone: (201) 808-1970 ed, to return nine minutes later with 200 We at Hetman have a detailed tech­ events, receptions, and any other spe­ fax:(201)808-1981 men. The North Vietnamese were nological plan and general economic cially planned events or activities. It is thrown back a second and then a third Kira and Alex Tsarehradsky time before they retreated. plan covering expenses, materials, possible that such cultural programs 1592 Sherwood Court markets and income. We do not intend could serve as a complement to Eagan, MN 55122 After three days and two nights of to limit our activity to studios specia­ existing tourist routes organized in telephone: (612) 452-2987 fighting, 79 American soldiers were lizing in audio and video recording, but Ukraine by various travel bureaus in the fax:(612)681-1877 dead and 121 were wounded; the North are thinking also about our own pub­ U.S. and Canada. To assist in such Vietnamese lost an estimated 1,300 lishing house, si youth magazine, a radio matters we could involve young Ukrai­ Volodymyr Dibrova dead. As Lt. Col. Moore prepared to station and cable TV. nian specialists in history, culture, etc., Washington pull his battalion out of Landing Zone it is now possible to be successful in who are fluent not only in Ukrainian telephone: (202) 965-2287 X-Ray, the remainder of the 2nd Batta­ Ukraine only if there is a redoubling of but in English as well. fax: (202) 955-3996 lion of the 7th Cavalry under Lt. Col. efforts on both sides of the Atlantic. ^ Summer camps for youths with Robert McDade arrived at X-Ray from Yaroslav Kot Otherwise, we are powerless. emphasis on Ukrainian studies, cultural Chicago Landing Zone Victor. Lt. Cols. Mc- festivals, scholarly conferences, sports telephone: (312) 625-2684 Dade's and Tully's battalions were to International cultural exchange competitions, etc. fax:(312)641-2832 relieve Lt. Col. Moore's battalion as the ^ Exchanges involving families, NVA seemed to be infiltrating rapidly Not so long ago, the monopoly on all whereby accommodations and upkeep Canada: across the Cambodian border. On organized cultural contacts between would be provided on a reciprocal basis. Yuriy Shpir November 16, Lt. Col. Moore's batta­ Ukrainians in the Soviet Union and Similar exchanges are possible also on a Toronto lion left Landing Zone X-Ray for Camp people throughout the world was strict­ professional basis, e.g., doctors to telephone: (416) 626-0787 Holloway in Pleiku. ly controlled by three institutions. doctors, artists to artists, students to On November 17, while marching out Luba Bilash Goskontsert, based in Moscow, was students. Edmonton of Landing Zone X-Ray to nearby responsible for all artistic exchanges telephone: (403) 479^4599 Landing Zone Albany, Lt. Col. Mc- involving professional performing ar­ Informational-consultative services fax:(403)474-5231 Dade's battalion was ambushed and tists. The Ukraina Society, based in destroyed as a fighting unit by the 8th Kiev, controlled all cultural programs While staying in America 1 saw with Dariia Yavorska Battalion of the 66th People's Army of international exchanges. Primarily, my own eyes how slowly and in what Winnipeg Regiment. 151 men were killed, 121 there were concerts, exhibits and per­ limited fashion information from U- telephone: (204) 582-8581 were wounded and the four who were formances by amateur troupes, among kraine is received. It is difficult to obtain missing were later found dead. whom one would often find well-known detailed information about new laws, or Washington... Capt. Diduryk's Bravo Company, opera and pop singers who were fa­ about the most recent events in Ukraine vorites of the authorities. Intourist, an which had left X-Ray on November 16 and the USSR. Sometimes, specialists (Continued from page 8) with Lt. Col. Moore's battalion, was all-union travel agency directed from need to have business-oriented informa­ policy of the U.S. toward countries in Moscow, organized nearly all tourist pulled out of Camp Holloway and tion about a cooperative, or industrial transition from communism to demo­ dropped by helicopter into Landing group travel into and out of the Soviet enterprise, or the telephone and address cracy. The bill affects all of the USSR Union. Zone Albany. They drew a perimeter of a certain official at a given ministry, and Eastern Europe. Also introduced around Lt. Col. McDade's men and lent Two other government youth organi­ the latest business prognoses or a by Rep. Laromarsino was H.Con. Res. courage to his troops. Landing Zone zations, created with the assistance of videotape of a certain locale. All these 36, a concurrent resolution expressing Albany was abandoned a day later. the Komsomol, or Communist Youth problems may be easily overcome by the sense of the Congress that the U.S. League, played lesser roles in interna­ using the services proposed by the should not provide assistance or trade tional exchanges. Sputnik and the Hetman Ukrainian Cultural Center. benefits for the Soviet Union until the international department of the Com­ Special requests and orders, too, may be Soviet Union terminates all its econo­ In the four days at la Drang, 234 mittee of Youth Organizations were fulfilled. mic and military support for Cuba and Americans soldiers were killed, 246 both controlled by all-union authorities H.Con.Res. 51, a concurrent resolu­ wounded. The NVA lost approximately in Moscow. Other programs and projects tion, by Rep. Richard Armey (R-Texas) 2,000 dead. An estimated 400 American Today, during this period of demo­ calling on the Nobel Committee to air sorties were flown, and for the first cratization and decentralization, the Among other proposed projects are withdraw the Nobel Peace Prize award­ time in history, B52 strategic bombers directors of the aforementioned five a festival for children and teens dubbed ed to Soviet President Mikhail Gorba­ bombed in close support of troops on institutions are concerned about main­ "Ukraine's Hope" (Nadiya Ukrainy); a chev. the ground. taining their organizations in key plan to reconstruct bells in Ukrai­ Lt. Col. Harold Moore was pro­ positions. Right now there are many nian churches and renew the art of bell- "Greens"... moted to full colonel for his victory at newly created cooperatives and similar ringing; an around-the-world cruise by Landing Zone X-Ray. Maj. Myron (Continued from page 3) firms who want their piece of the a sailing ship of the maxi-yacht class Diduryk would return to Vietnam for "pyrih" (i.e. pie) in the realms of tourism that would travel under the national sent to AHRU/Chornobyl-5, 43 Mid­ another tour of duty and be killed. and cultural exchange. Therefore, the flag and emblem of Ukraine; release of land Place, Newark, NJ 07106. The war would continue for another Please enclose the following informa­ eight years and many Ukrainian Ameri­ tion with vitamin shipments: weight in cans would serve and die in Vietnam. pounds including box, value of vitamins in dollars, cubic footage (length by This article is based in part on "Fatal width by height), address of the co­ Victory, "a Special Report by Joseph L. signer Zelenyi Svit-Green World, U- Gallowav in the October 29, 1990, issue In memory of kraiman Environmental Association, of U.S. News Si World Report, and facts Kirov Street 5A, Kiev 252021 Ukrai­ gathered from Neil SheehanY'A Bright nian SSR; phone, (044) 417-02-83; fax Shining Lie"and the Ukrainian Ameri­ MARY FLIS (044) 293-89-66. can Veterans. a donation of Ф25 has been made to the Ukrainian Notional Association's Fund- A UNA insurance policy is for the Rebirth of Ukraine. STEPHAN and EUGENIA CHUMA an investment in the Ukrainian community No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 13

Further, the Social Services Commit­ As a result of chemotherapy, Olha Lviv youth... tee hopes to provide the students of the Minneapolis... will temporarily lose her hair. To make Lviv School for the Blind with talking this condition less traumatic, Lilly (Continued from page 10) (Continued from page 10) calculators, globes, beeping soccer Davydenko-Griffith arranged with the and her mother's trip to the United some delicious cookies at the Sight balls, Braille domino and monopoly hair dressers of the local Children's States was sponsored by St. Constan- Center). games, and special reading lenses for the Theater to provide Olha with a free wig. tine's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Taras has both astonished and de­ partially sighted. Such equipment is On Thanksgiving Day a local televi­ Msgr. Stephen V. Knapp's efforts lighted his teachers with his quick very expensive but essential if the sion station dedicated a portion of heir assured them that their stay with the mastery of American Braille and the visually impaired are to maintain a evening news program to Olha's struggle parish would be as comfortable as Perkins Braille writer — the equivalent productive and independent lifestyle. against this dreadful disease. The possible. They are residing at the nuns' of a typewriter for the visually impair­ Hence the Social Services Committee reporter complimented all those who residence. ed. has launched the Fight for Sight Cam­ have opened their hearts and are help­ Dmytro Tataryn, co-chairman of the But most spectacular is the speed with paign, whose goal is not only to help ing her so generously during her time of parish committee for Children of Chor- which Taras is learning to use the young Taras Dorotskyj and the many need. nobyl, took the responsibility of or­ Optagon - a sophisticated electronic other vision-impaired in Ukraine be­ Olha, after a very extensive medical ganizing financial support to cover their reading device. The Optagon's hand­ come better equipped for independent work-up, will require a series of 12 living expenses. held electronic sensor scans printed living, but also to help endow an eye chemotherapy treatments, which will be Since most of Olha's medical care is words and transfers their impressions clinic in Ukraine with reliable diagnostic administered every two weeks. So far being provided on an outpatient basis, through electronic impulses to the fore-, equipment to enable local physicians she is making very good progress and Dr. Kozak's wife, Lydia, volunteered to finger of the other hand positioned in and visiting specialists from the United has found many good friends who are provide transportation^nd to serve as the receiver groove of the Optagon. States diagnose patients' conditions supporting her efforts to regain her an interpreter. Thus, visually impaired individuals correctly in Ukraine, treat them more health. trained in the use of the Optagon can effectively, and thus prevent needless read books printed in any language, as visual impairment or blindness. 1 well as music, math, and scientific data. The Ukrainian community has re­ In one week Taras has learned the sponded generously to the Fight for INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT Optagon skills it usually takes a student Sight Fund, but additional funds are three weeks to acquire. desperately needed. Contributions His short stay in Cleveland will have should be sent to: Fight for Sight Fund, LVIV given Taras the basic skills needed for Account Я6425, Cleveland Selfreliance independent living. Many of these he Credit Union Inc., 6108 State Road, IS SEEKING A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE POSITION O? Parma, OH 44134. will pass on to the other 140 students COORDINATOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS currently enrolled at the Lviv School for the Blind which Taras attends. HUCULKA Icon 8L Souvenir's Distribution Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: But to ensure the quality of life of 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R which he is capable now, Taras needs 1. Conduct and Coordinate discussions for visiting faculty to the institute. Bronx, NY 10461 2. Conduct and Coordinate discussions with Western organizations for student the special equipment for the visually REPRESENTATIVE and WHOLESALER of EMBROIDERED BLOUSES impaired he has been trained to use in for ADULTS and CHILDREN exchanges, placements, and internship opportunities. 3. Participate in program/curriculum planning and design. Cleveland, including the Optagon and a Tel. (212) 931-1579 4. Develop contracts and exchange programs with Western Institutes/Schools of Ukrainian typewriter (as well as the Management. Perkins Braille writer which he already has). Candidates must have a graduate degree (MBA or other) and have a satisfactory command of the Ukrainian language. Remuneration: ^ Dependent upon contract, but the following will be provided as a minimum. a,e, smal u co. — A good salary in Rubles ("ординський, Пастушенко m VIDEO TAPES — All housing costs in Lviv — Multiple entry visa Смаль m RECORDS m CASSETTES — All costs of transportation from the west (number of trips to be negotiated) Insurance - Real Estate m LOW PRICES Address of Institute: I.M. Lviv, Pr. Lenina, 18, 290008, Lviv, Ukrainia USSR Residential m Commercial ш Industrial Telephone: 794-128 Please direct all inquiries and letters of application to: Write for catalogue. Investment Dr. Bohdan Kramarczuk, 1842 Colvin Ave., St. Paul, MN, 55116 Auto ш Life m Bonds Telephone: Home (612) 698-0041, Off ice (612) 854-0228, Fax (612) 851-1628 APON RECORD CO. 1733 Springfield Avenue P.O. Box 3082 Steinway Maplewood, N.J. 07040 Long Island City, N.Y. 11103 (201) 761-7500 FAX: (201) 7614918 718-721-5599 Newark, NJ. District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association

announces that ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING СОЮЗІЄКА will be held Sunday, February 17, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist U.C. School Hall 746 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ. SOYUZIVKA Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches:

14, 27, 37, 65, 76, 133, 142, 172, 214, 219, 234, 306, 322f ATTENTION SKIERS! 340, 371,413,459, 490. All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. Come to "SOYUZIVKA" and enjoy our AGENDA: 1. Opening and acceptance of the Agenda warmth and hospitality 2. Verification of quorum 3. Election of presidium Ш Overnight accommodations with three meals: 548.89 per person, includes 4. Minutes of preceding annual meeting tips and taxes. 5. Reports of District Committee Officers 6. Discussion on reports and their acceptance Ш Go CROSS COUNTRY/SKIING at neighboring MINNEWASKA STATE PARK 7. Election of District Committee Officers with 40 miles of groomed trails. Entrance fee: 35.00 per adult, S3.00 per 8. Address by UNA Supreme Vice-President DR. NESTOR L. OLESNYCKY child. Ski rentals, on weekend only. 9. Adoption of District activities program for the current year m Downhill skiing at BIG VANILLA and HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN, approximately 10. Discussion and Resolutions 11. Adjpurment 30 minutes away from "Soyuzivka". Meeting will be attended by: Dr. Nestor L. Olesnycky, UNA Supreme vIce-President Ukrainian |\jtftiontfl Association fcsttfie Andrew Keybida, UNA Supreme Advisor j-oorcWe Road Ker^onUn, New York 12446 DISTRICT COMMITTEE 914-626-5641 Volodymyr Senezak, Chairman Teofil Kleban, Secretary Volodymyr Bojarsky, Treasurer 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY .3,1991 No. 5

pact of the disaster on the lives of the "great majority of children," swellings tions to rationalize the real situation. Toward the fifth... people, or the often total failure to on thyroid glands turned out to be How does one equate the comments of provide clean food to the population, or temporary and problems with the func­ Dr. Lazar, for example, with a recent (Continued from page 2) the fact that the monitoring of the food tioning of the endocrinal system were plea from a resident of Rivne Oblast in western Ukraine (some 300 miles from blems had doubled in southern Byelo­ supply from irradiated areas has been not noted. the Chornobyl reactor) to Ray Hnaty- russia; the number of anemias in the non-existent except in cases when these Dr. Lazar also maintains that the shyn, the governor-general of Canada fallout zone has increased by 700-800 supplies were being transported to number of illnesses as a result of the to provide assistance to those who can percent; chronic pathologies of the Moscow or Leningrad. Chornobyl accident has risen only by 1 no longer find non-irradiated food?10 nasopharynx — by 1,000 percent; Undermining relief efforts has been percent. He made reference to "radio- As late as last summer, it was still cancers and leukemias, especially the reluctance of radiation officials to phobia"as a psychological phenomenon possible for a team of radiation experts among children, have also increased reveal any hard information. Thus in a 7 related to the lack of sufficient informa­ from the University of Toronto Hospi­ substantially. recently published interview, A.P. tion, and also stated that Mr. Ilyin (the tal to be taken to the region affected by Lazar, the chief radiologist of the Such figures tell only part of the alleged inventor of that term) had, in his Chornobyl, and not to see a single sick Ukrainian Ministry of Health, com­ story. They do not touch, for example, view, been unfairly maligned. He even child in any of the hospitals visited !n A mented that "happily," among the upon the profound psychological im­ sounded optimistic about the 35-rem Canadian expert on nuclear energy has official radiation limit, and about the penned an article, clearly based on future of nuclear energy.8 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION official Soviet information, which Finally, it is far from unclear what compares Chornobyl as an accident announces will happen to the remaining three with disasters such as Bhopal, with reactors at the Chornobyl plant. Already comments that its effects were sub­ 12 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS this month, there has been a discernible stantially less. problem with the quality of the water Above all, Chornobyl is a tragedy FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1991/1992 that is used to cool the generators. Unit that is becoming more distant from three was shut down early on January world attention with time. It is under­ According to the June 1988 eligibility requirements 10, and restored to full power only at 5 standable that with a Gulf Crisis, and a.m. on the following day.9 While the a) the scholarships will be awarded to FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE with Soviet intrusions into the Baltic switching off of the reactor was attri­ STUDENTS (studying towards their first bachelor's degree) attending republics, an accident that is almost five buted to "operator error," this was accredited colleges or universities and to HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who years old should take a back seat as far hardly reassuring. Operator error was will be attending such institutions of higher learning in the filing calendar as media attention is concerned. officially responsible for the Chornobyl year For the rational observer, several accident, and moreover, the third unit questions remain: first, the nature of the b) the candidate must have been an ACTIVE DUES-PAYING UNA MEMBER for shares a building with the covered fallout needs to be re-examined, espe­ at least TWO YEARS by the end of March of the filing year. fourth unit. cially in the light of new figures pro­ Applicants will be judged on the basis of: The Ukrainian Parliament has de­ vided by Grigori Medvedev. In theory, clared that the entire plant will be shut 1. financial need analysts noting the radiation levels in down by 1995, a decision that is evident­ 2. course of study Sweden should have been able to ly unpopular with plant personnel, and 3. scholastic record predict the levels around the accident which has been treated with studied site itself. Clearly they did not do so 4. involvement in Ukrainian community and student life silence by the Ministry of Nuclear accurately. DUE DATES for applications and documents: Power and Industry of the USSR, in Second, Chornobyl has signalled the Moscow. Under the current administra­ urgency of a reassessment of the effects Your completed, signed 8t dated application due by APRIL 1, 1991. tive structure - and there are few signs of low-level radiation, as illnesses have All required documents A photograph due by MAY 1, 1991. of an immediate change - it is the been detected that appear attributed to Moscow, ministry that will make the For application form write to: radiation fallout from Volyn in western firjal decision/ ' Ukraine to Kursk, in southern Russia UKRAINIAN -'NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ' Hinder the circumstances described Third, it would be useful for the 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ. 07302 above, it is often very difficult for Ukrainian, Byelorussian and Russian international governments and institu- authorities to assemble charts and maps of every specific village that has been contaminated. The appearance of such UkieType - УкраДрук maps at annual intervals, around the Українсько Z Англійський Текстовий Процесор anniversary date of the accident, is woefully inadequate, especially when t The TRULY 100Я bilingual Ukrainian/English word processing program those in a contaminated zone have for PC's and compatibles (YES, UkieType can even name files and already been recontaminating them­ disk drives in Ukrainian) selves for several years with radio­ і Does not merely TYPE and PRINT in Ukrainian and English (that would have active food. been easy) - OPERATES IN UKRAINIAN AND ENGLISH (BOTH AT THE SAME TIME) Fourth, the declassification of infor­ ^ NOT a simple patch/font set to a word processor - completely standalone mation on clean-up workers, and espe­ Requires NO "special" expensive hardware or DOS - works even with a "CGA" ^ cially military reservists, would enable screen or an ordinary, inexpensive six year old "mono" graphics screen both Soviet and Western doctors to і Full 80-column display and other PROFESSIONAL features: Word count, page make more realistic appraisals of the preview, mouse support (mouse not required), cut/paste, multiple windows health consequences of Chornobyl.13 and files, search/replace, quick keys, menus, background/high priority For the present, one can only expect printing, MAILING LIST MERGING (!), yet easy enough for students to use more shocks and the continuing expan­ ^ EXTREMELY compact and high in performance - DOES NOT REQUIRE A HARD DISK sion of the already massive radioactive (which is hard to find in the Ukraine - DON'T EVEN ASK how this was done!) zone. ь HUNDREDS of laser and dot-matrix printers supported, at amazing quality (YES, even S120.00 9-pin printers with no download capabilities at all!) 7. Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, t Typographical symbols include ^European quotesь , "true Western quotes", Mission to the United Nations. Statement bullets, em dashes - and more by Pyotr K. Kravchenko, minister of foreign affairs of the Byelorussian SSR, on agenda 110+ PAGE PRINTED MANUAL IN BOTH UKRAINIAN AND ENGLISH - VERY LITTLE t item 14 "Report of the International Atomic OR NO KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH IS REQUIRED! Actually WORKING NOW in the Energy Agency" at the 45th session of the Ukraine for people who can read ABSOLUTELY NO ENGLISH United Nations General Assembly, October ^ Ukrainian "Classic" (similar to Russian) and English/Ukrainian 23, 1990. sound-alike keyboard layout user-selectable, keyboard labels included 8. A. Lazar, "Chornobyl - Tryvoha і t Priced fairly for EVERYBODY - list SUS109.95, special limited time Вії," Pid Praporom Leninizmu 21, Novem­ offer: SUS68.95 4- |5.00 shipping (US/Canada) - IL residents add ber 1990, pp. 57-60. S4.65 tax - PLEASE SPECIFY 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" DISK!! 9. Robitnycha Hazeta, January 12, 1991. і Limited warranty for compatibility and operation - THIS IS NOT TOO GOOD 10. Letter of A.N. Kozachenko, from the TO BE TRUE - UkieType WILL WORK on your equipment, EVEN PORTABLE PC'S village of Kysorychi, Rokytniv Raion, Rivne Oblast to Ray Hnatyshyn, August ^ Russian version soon available (UkieType can produce ALL Russian 30^ 1990. Copy in possession of the author. characters (ЬГЬЗЕ) and Ukrainian characters, yes, OF COURSE, even the ^ГЧ)! 11. Information provided by Dr. R. Sheppard, during a meeting with the author CAUTION: DO NOT BE MISLED by the low cost! of the University of Toronto Hospital, There is NOTHING like UkieType at ANY price: THIS IS NOT A TOY! Toronto, Ontario, July 19, 1990. 12. Jo van Jovanovich, "The Chernobyl Steven Loboyko - Стефан Лобойко Accident: Five Years After Part I: The PO BOX 703 Explosion," forthcoming, Physics in Ca­ Elk Grove Village IL 60009 USA nada, March 1991. 13. For current medical conclusions, see, for example, "HI Kongres Svitovoyi Fe- Prices and availability subject to change without notice. deratsiyi Ukrainskykh Likarskykh Tovary- Dealer inquiries are welcome. Watch for our new products! stv: Tezy." August 3-17, 1990. Kiev-Lviv, Ukraine, 1990, which summarizes all the maJQr presentations at this congress. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1991 15

Helsinki Commission... dent to meet with the representatives of Ukraine tells... UKRAINIAN SINGLES the Baltic states. NEWSLETTER (Continued from page 1) During the question and answer (Continued from page 7) period, Mr. Hough made the distinction Serving Ukrainian singles of all ages between Russia and the Soviet Union, that carries with it a "noose around the occupation just as Kuwait is under neck." throughout thg United States and Canada military occupation. The difference is and then proceeded to argue that since For information send a self-addressed Against this background, it comes as that "Kuwait has been occupied for five the Baltic states are occupied nations, stamped envelope to: months; the Baltic states have been Moscow has no right to conscript no surprise that Mr. Gorbachev is intent soldiers under international law. on speeding up the proposed country­ Single Ukrainians occupied for five decades." He went on P.O. Box 24733, Phila., Pa. 19111 to stress that "aggression is not an Rep. Ritter stated that food aid is wide referendum, now scheduled for being provided to central authorities March 17, on whether or not the USSR internal matter" and that "if the Baltics SINCE 1928 fall, democracy will fail in the Baltic because the argument was made that the should be preserved as a "renowned states, Russia, and beyond." central authorities have the "only federation of equal sovereign republics SENKO FUNERAL HOMES system for distribution." He questioned in which the rights and freedoms of all New York's only Ukrainian family owned 4 Upon hearing the testimony, Sen. that premise and asked that the staff nations will be fully guaranteed." After operated funeral homes Wallop suggested that the members of inquire about distribution systems in Vilnius such lofty words ring particu­ ^ Traditional Ukrainian services personally the Helsinki Commission write to the USSR. larly hollow. conducted President George Bush urging a meet­ He went on to point out that the "new г Funerals arranged throughout Bklyn, Bronx, ing with the vice-presidents and appro­ world order" of which President Bush New York, Queens, Long Island, etc. ^ Holy Spirit, St. Andrews Cem. ft ail others priate action. Rep. Hoyer agreed that has spoken must include democracy Join the UNA international shipping the commission should urge the presi­ in the USSR and the Baltic states. ^ Pre-need arrangements Senko Funeral Home PACKAGES TO UKRAINE 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11432 The Ukrainian Music Institute VCR s m RADIOS m CAMCORDERS 718-657-1793 SCARVES m SWEATERS m THREAD Senko Funeral Home Hempstead Funeral Home HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES Ш FOOD PACKAGES Philadelphia Branch ALL DUTY PREPAID Ш RECEIVER PAYS NO DUTY!!!!! 213 Bedford Ave. 89 Peninsula Blvd. UKRAINIAN GIFT SHOP Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211 Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 inaugurates 11758 Mitchell, Hamtramck, Ml 48212 1-718-388-4416 1-516-481-7460 (313) 892-6563 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK UNESCO's YEAR OF MYKOLA LYSENKO U.S. SAVINGS BONOS TZ- THE GREAT AMERICAN INVESTMENT with a CONCERT by George S. N. Luckyj: LILEA WOLANSKA LITERARY POLITICS (Soprano - Edmonton, Canada) IN THE SOVIET UKRAINE o\ (1917-1934) DR. TARAS FILENKO Revised and updated edition. ('Piano - Kiev Conservatory of Music) Duke University Press, Durham and London, 1990, pp. 351. Price 520.00 in a program of works First published in 1956, Columbia University Press advertised it as by LYSENKO AND HIS MUSICAL HEIRS "the first study in English of the fate of a national non-Russian literature within the Soviet Union/' Investigation of the literary politics Sunday, February 10, 1991, 4:00 p.m. and Liubchenko Papers helped the author to realize that there had been Ukrainian Educational o\ Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Philadelphia, Pa. wholesale liquidation of literary groups and organizations and purges ' -- " - - Mmi^oniVM " :r:" """. """ of dozens of prominent writers.

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(201) 939-8454 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991 No. 5 LUC to sponsor Desert Storm PREVIEW OF EVENTS Bahamas cruise support group February 8 continuing education program. Beginner classes for Session I will meet at 1-4 p.m. JERSEY CITY, NJ. - The Na­ MONTGOMERY, NJ. - A free BOSTON: The Ukrainian Professionals on the college campus, Fox Chase Road tional Board of the League of Ukrai­ support group for individuals who have Association of Boston will host a happy and Forrest Avenue. Registration nian Catholics is sponsoring a cruise to a family member or friend stationed in hour get-together for all UPAB deadline is February 9. For more Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas, aboard the Persian Gulf has been started at members, guests and interested parties at information or to register call the MJC the "Fun Ships" of Carnival Cruise Carrier Foundation in Belle Mead, N.J. the Lenox Hotel, Boylston Street, at 5:30 Continuing Education Office, (215) 884- - 7:30 p.m. For more information call 2218. The workshop fee is SI8. Lines. The five-day excursion begins on July 1 with departure from Miami. The group, dubbed the Desert M.E. Koval-Steeves, (508) 468-7077, or Storm Support Group will meet on Alicia Szendiuch, (617) 923-9141. BLOOMINGDALE, III.: The Ukrainian Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:30 Orthodox Church Committee of St. Various rates are available based on p.m. in the Blake Recovery Center's Andrew invites the community to attend the type of accommodation chosen but February 10 dining room on the foundation's its annual St. Valentine Dance at 300 E. a S25 deposit is necessary to confirm grounds. The group will give individuals Army Trail Road, at 8 p.m. Music will be space on the cruise. Prices range from PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia the opportunity to meet with others who branch of the Ukrainian Music Institute provided by Lidan and a buffet and S660 to 51,643.50 and airfare is in­ drinks will be available. Donation is are dealing with similar issues, concerns will inaugurate UNESCO's Year of cluded. Mykola Lysenko, commemorating the S 12.50. Call (708) 894-9717 for further and feelings. 150th anniversary of his birth, with a information. concert by performing artists Lilea To obtain specific information on Carrier Foundation is located on Wolanska, soprano, of Edmonton, and "The Fantasy" cruise, the newest ship of Route 601 in Belle Mead, off Route 206, Dr. Taras Filenko, piano, of the Kiev February 17 the cruise line, call Darlene Fairfax, halfway between Somerville and Prin­ Conservatory of Music, in a program of travel consultant/cruise escort, (301) ceton. This location is convenient for vocal and piano miniatures by Lysenko NEW YORK: The Musical the Institute 870-8512 (in the Washington area) or individuals residing in Somerset, and his musical heirs. The event will take Series, sponsored by the Ukrainian Insti­ (800) 451-5421 (outside the Washington Mercer and southern Middlesex coun­ place at the Ukrainian Cultural and tute of America, presents a college-level area). Interested persons may also write ties. For more information about the Educational Center, 700 Cedar Road, Students' Concert at the institute, 2 E. to Aurora Travel Service, 219A Route Desert Storm Support Group, call (908) beginning at 4 p.m. Admission is S7. For 79th St., at 3 p.m. Performing will be 30IN., La Plata, MD 20646. 281-1316. more information call Lesia Rudyj, (215) Virka Korchynska-Kogan, piano; Petro 927-4699. Krysa, violin; Taras Krysa, violin; Victor Markiw, piano; and Alex Slobodyanik, piano. Ticket prices are as follows: NOW IN STOCK February 14 Adults, S10; senior students, S5; and THE ENGLISH EDITION OF students, free. For additional informa­ TORONTO: The Toronto Seminar in tion call (212) 860-3891. Ukrainian Studies, sponsored by the Uni­ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UKRAINE versity of Toronto, presents a lecture by CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Edited by Volodymyr Kubijovyc Marco Carynnyk at the Robarts Library, Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., Room 4049, at 4-6 p.m. Mr. Carynnyk Managing editor Danyio Husar-Struk presents pianist Mykola Suk in a benefit will speak on "Alexander Dovzhenko, concert to inaugurate two new wings of First and second of a five-volume work of Ukrainian scholarship in the diaspora Known and Unknown." For more details the institute designed for the expansion call the Chair of Ukrainian Studies, Uni­ (the last three volumes are scheduled to be released by 1992) of the permanent collection. The Kiev- versity of Toronto, (416) 978-3332. born pianist will perform works by Beethoven, Skoryk, Bartok and Liszt, A-F - SI 19.50 - 968 pp. beginning at 2 p.m. Donation is S25. For February 16 more information call Oleh Kowerko, G-K - S125.00 - 737 pp. (312) 227-5522. BOSTON: The Ukrainian Professionals includes shipping and handling Association of Boston will participate in Alphabetical/Encyclopedia of Ukraine, based on 25 years of work, completely revised and the International Institute Ball at the supplemented edition of Encyclopedia Ukrajinoznavstva, richly illustrated with many color Park Plaza Hotel at 7 p.m. - midnight. February 23 plates, black-and-white photos and maps, first-class index of life and culture of Ukrainians in Various ethnic groups will sponsor food Ukraine and diaspora. tables and entertainment. The JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior Published by the University of Toronto Press for the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. Mandrivka Ukrainian Dancers of College will offer a Ukrainian Folk Art the Shevchenko Scientific Society and Canadian Foundation of Ukrainian Studies Boston will be among the featured per­ workshop in Ukrainian egg decorating formers. Tickets are S15 in advance and (pysanky-making) as part of its SVOBODA BOOK STORE S20 at the door. For more information continuing education program. Beginner 30 Montgomery Street. Jersey City, N.J. 07302 call Deborah Luchanin, (617) 666-8374, classes for Session II will met at 1 -4p.m. New Jersey residents please add 60o sales tax or Mary Wasylyk, (508) 823-9743. on the college campus, Fox Chase Road and Forrest Avenue. Registration JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior deadline is February 16. For more College will offer a Ukrainian Folk Art information or to register call the MJC workshop in Ukrainian egg decorating Continuing Education Office, (215) 884- (pysanky-making) as part of its 2218. The workshop fee is SI8. 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