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iished by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association! rainian Weekl Vol. LIX KNo. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 v 50 cents The other side of separatism: Ukrainian Independence Day recalled in Kiev Crimea votes for autonomy Somber tone prevails in commemorations loving people who have perished in their Though Moscow has balked at re­ by Marta Kolomayets by Kathleen Mihalisko struggle for independence. They also storing national-territorial autonomy Radio Liberty came to hear today's democratic leaders to the deported Crimean Tatars, a KIEV — Celebration marking the 73rd anniversary of the proclamation of - Dmytro Pavlychko, Mykhailo MUNICH - The inhabitants of program was implemented in 1989 to the Ukrainian National Republic Horyn, Larysa Skoryk, Volodymyr Crimea Oblast, the scenic peninsula on help resettle those who wish to return to (UNR) and the 72nd anniversary of the Yavorivsky and Volodymyr Cherniak Ukraine's Black Sea coast whose popu­ their homeland. The influx of Crimean unification of Ukrainian lands into one to name a few - address the problems lation swells each year at vacation time Tatars, who now account for more than independent state took on a somber of the future. with Kremlin VIPS and legions of 100,000 of the oblast's 2.5 million tone in the shadow of recent aggression The ceremonies, which took place ordinary citizens, were called to the inhabitants, has exacerbated housing by Soviet troops in Lithuania. polls on January 20 to participate in a and job shortages on the peninsula. against the backdrop of the golden More than 15,000 citizens of Ukraine referendum on the future status of their Clashes between Slavs and the re- domes of St. Sophia Cathedral and the gathered on Sunday, January 20, in St. region. More than 80 percent of eligible settlers - many of whom live in tents - monument of Hetman Bohdan Kh- Sophia Square, in bitter cold tempera­ voters turned out, and an overwhelming are common. In October, for example, melnytsky - both symbols of Ukraine's tures, to pay tribute to all freedom- 93.3 percent of them approved a propo­ police blocked roads to the city of Yalta (Continued on page 16) sal to re-establish the Crimean Autono­ after two tent camps were destroyed by mous Soviet Socialist Republic as "a angry local citizens. There are no subject of the USSR and a party to the Crimean Tatars on the oblast council, Ukraine's cities and towns mark union treaty." forcing the resettlers to make them­ The event, which TASS referred to as selves heard by means of pickets and January 22 anniversaries "the first' referendum'in the USSR," other kinds of protest actions. followed a recent decision by Crimea Last year, those dilemmas, however KIEV -- The anniversaries of Public commemorations were held Oblast authorities to nullify Stalin's unresolved, gradually came to be over­ Ukrainian independence and re­ as far east as Luhanske, where some decision in 1945 to downgrade the shadowed by another issue related more unification of Ukrainian lands were 200 residents formed a human chain autonomous republic to an oblast, a to inter-Slav relations than to the commemorated by a variety of public on January 20 near the city's central step made one year after the dictator's Crimean Tatars. Crimea was part of the meetings, dedications, religious and department store as far west as wholesale deportation of the Crimean Russian SFSR until 1954, when Stalin cultural services held on January 20 Khust, in the Carpathian Mountains, Tatar people from their homeland. made a gift of the prized oblast to the and 22 in cities and towns through­ as far north as Chernihiv and as far Yet far from being an attempt to Ukrainian republic in honor of the out Ukraine, reported the Respub- south as Odessa. reverse a gross Stalinist injustice, the 300th anniversary of Ukraine's "reuni­ lika news agency based here. In one of the largest gatherings, referendum had little to do with the fication" with Russia. Many of the rallies turned into nearly 40,000 took part in a comme­ aspirations of the Crimean Tatars, who Russian pre-eminence on the penin­ protests against the Soviet military morative religious procession on in the past several decades have led a sula continued to be assured by mass im­ crackdown in Lithuania and Latvia, January 20 celebrating both the ceaseless struggle to return from their migration, leaving a population that is as well as the proposed union treaty. (Continued on page Ш places of exile in Central Asia and re­ currently 70 percent Russian and establish their national-territorial auto­ making Crimea the only oblast of nomy. Indeed, in December Crimean Ukraine where Ukrainians, who number Tatar spokesmen called for a boycott of 720,000, are in the minority. Investigation completed in Khmara case the referendum. Crimean officials have long been TORONTO - Stepan Khmara's land and an Inter-Parliamentary Union The vote also had no basis in Soviet among the least tolerantly disposed to defense counsel Yuriy Ayvazian has member of the U.S. Congress, as well as law, despite any impressions that TASS manifestations of Ukrainian pride and advised the Toronto-based Jurists Patrick Boyer, member of Parliament may have given. The Ukrainian republic consciousness. There are no Ukrainian- Group that the investigation of the from Toronto, urging that the Khmara does not yet have a law on referendums, language schools there, and radio allegations and marshalling of evidence case be taken by the Inter-Parliamen­ and the relevant all-union legislation broadcasts are restricted to a 15-minute has now been completed by the Procu­ tary Union. which came into effect December 27 is weekly program in Ukrainian. The rator's Office in Kiev. Edward Broadbent, chairman of the hardly an open invitation to introduce newly established International Center Ukrainian-language press is limited to a Mr. Ayvazian and co-counsel Victor wholesome democracy, Vermont-style, for Human Rights and Democratic token number of the translated edition Nikazakov will now have until into local government. That law, in fact, Development in Montreal, has also of the newspaper Krymskaya Pravda. February 10 to examine the evidence specifically rules out the use of referen­ been requested by the Jurists Group to Nationally minded intellectuals have collected by the Procurator's Office dum to change the status or borders of a take up Dr. Khmara's case. often accused officials in Symferopil of territory. The Crimean vote was, there­ against People's Deputy Khmara. The following anti-Ukrainian policies and The Respubiika press agency based in fore, another example of the legal trial will begin sometime after the of patent disregard for minority rights, Kiev reported that on January 10, Dr. anarchy so pervasive in the Soviet defense lawyers have completed their citing, among numerous examples, that Khmara had been charged under seven Union, but one which has ominous investigation. the Ukrainian Language Society is articles of the Criminal Code (86, 142, implications for both the Crimean Dr. Khmara remains in prison, where unable to get itself registered in Crimea. 139, 145, 166, 187-3 and 189-4). Tatar and Ukrainian nations. he has been since November 17, 1990. Only two months ago, Symferopil Among the charges, according to education authorities shut down a two- The Jurists Group, composed of Molod Ukrainy, are assault, abuse of week-old Ukrainian Sunday school by Rukh jurists in Kiev and civil rights authority by a people's deputy, attempt INSIDE: boarding up its doors and changing the lawyers in North America, has called on to seize private and state property, lock. the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Ge­ organization of mass disorder, creating Ф Conclusion of Dr. Roman neva, Switzerland, to intervene on an obstacle to a religious observance, Solchanyk's interview with Olek- Fears of forced Ukrainianization behalf of Dr. Khmara, a democratic insulting a representative of state sander Burakovsky on Ukrainian- bloc activist and dentist from Chervo- authority and destruction of state Jewish relations — page 2. Ukrainian strivings for national nohrad, western Ukraine. property. The assault charge carries a rebirth and independence have set off Daouda Sow, president of the IPU penalty of up to 15 years' imprison­ Ф Interview with Canada's many alarm bells in Crimea Oblast. It is Council, and the Committee on the ment. first consul-general for Kiev, no accident that the events which led to Human Rights of Parliamentarians of Respubiika also reported that Lviv's Nestor Gaybwsky — page 8. the referendum on January 20 began to the IPU have received representations Committee for National Accord on (Continued on page 11) from Rep. Edward F. Feighan of Cleve­ (Continued on page 2) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27,1991 No. 4 Lutheran Church of Latvia A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY backs republic's independence KESTON, England - The Latvian 1989 Archbishop Gailaitis has been out­ Ukrainian-Jewish relations Lutheran Church has backed up its spoken in calling for full and early support for Latvia's independence from independence from the USSR. in eyes of Jewish activist the USSR with action, reports Keston He urged the West to give political as CoUege. The Cathedral in Riga has been well as moral support to the Latvian by Dr. Roman Solchanyk the religious outlook for Jews in U- made available by the church authori­ people as they try to put an end to 45 kraine? Can one see any positive move­ ties to demonstrators guarding the years of Soviet rule. The major Western CONCLUSION ment here? I have in mind the opening Parliament building against the threat nations have never recognized the of synagogues and religious study. df assault by Soviet troops. Services are legality of Latvia's annexation by the Oleksandr Burakovsky, a writer and being held twice a day for the demon­ USSR in 1940 as a result of the Molo- scientist, is co-chairman of the Shalom strators. tov-Ribbentrop pact. Aleichem Jewish Cultural and Educa­ Well, all of this was destroyed. Formally, a few synagogues existed in V Interviewed last week on behalf of Among concrete measures of support tional Society in Kiev, which was esta­ 1 Keston College, Archbishop Karlis for the pro-independence demonstra­ blished at the Ukrainian Writers'Union Ukraine and they continue to exist. In Kiev, there is only one synagogue, on Gailaitis, head of the Latvian Lutheran tors at the Parliament building the and publishes the bulletin Einikait. At Church, reiterated his Church's support church has arranged to have medical the second congress ofRukh in October Shchekavytska Street. But Kiev used to have.about 10 synagogues. For ex­ for/Latvia's right to independence. personnel on hand and has also brought 1990, he was elected its deputy chair­ Since his election as archbishop in April in food supplies in case they are needed. man and chairman of its Council of ample, the synagogue in the Bessarab area, the so-called Brodsky synagogue Nationalities. 4t A graduate of the Moscow Electro- now houses the puppet theater. Theife We understand that Dr. Khmara is technical Institute, Mr. Burakovsky was a very large choral synagogue m Investigation... on a hunger strike. We urgently appeal Victory Square; it now houses the to you to immediately release him from holds a candidate of technical sciences 2 (Continued from page 1) . degree and is a senior scientific asso­ "Transsignal" factory dining room. custody as he constitutes no danger to ciate of the Kiev Branch of the Scienti­ The synagogue in Uzhhorod houses the January 10 approved a decision to the state. fic Research Institute of Communica­ philharmonic orchestra; the one in lyfu- conduct a two-hour oblast-wide politi­ "In the name of justice, we urge you tions. Thefollowing interview was given kachevo is something else. I already cal strike to protest the Khmara case. to appoint an independent judicial in Kiev on December 26, 1990. mentioned Khust. At one time t|iere The strike is to take place on the day his commission to inquire into and to were many, but now it's all gone. ,' trial begins. report on the whole Khmara matter." In this connection, can one now talk Copies of the letter, signed by W. about any concrete attainments? I have So, there is only one functioning George Danyliw, president, were sent to in mind the opening of Sunday schools, synagogue in Kiev. How long has it the heads of state of Canada, the United learning the native language, rebirth of been open? In related news, the Ukrainian Ca­ States, Russia, the United Kingdom, the theater. After all, there was a nadian Advocates Society has appealed France, Germany, Italy, Czechoslova­ flourishing Jewish cultural life in It has been functioning all the time, to Ukrainian SSR President Leonid kia and Poland, as well as to the Ukraine in the 1920s. There were although I cannot say if it was ilosed Kravchuk on behalf of Deputy Kh­ Parliamentary Assembly of the Council theaters, schools, newspapers. How do during the most reactionary times. But mara. The lawyers' group stated that, of Europe and the under-secretary things look today? if you go there you will see only a few on the basis of information it had General of the United Nations. elderly people who come to pray. Other­ received, "it" appears that the entire If you look around, you will see that A letter about the treatment of wise, young people come in order to incident resulting in the arrest of Dr. People's Deputy Khmara was also sent to the present day the Jewish society still meet up with each other, because it is a Khmara was orchestrated and is a case does not have its own premises... by the World Coordinating Council of place where you can go. In general, for of political persecution." Ideologically Affiliated Nationalist Jews synagogues are not just a place of The letter sent by the Ukrainian You mean your society? Organizations, headed by Pavlo Doro- worship, but a meeting place. Canadian Advocates Society also zynsjcy. The couucil addressed, its Our society, as well as mos,t others. But how many people are we talking stated: . Д-( ; ^;-,^ ---/;.V, appeabto Pope John РаиШ m view of AH we have is the possibility to meet at about? Maybe about 20. More people "We conclude that the incident is an the fact that for. Khmara, as well as the Ukrainian Writers' Union. In spite come to celebrate the Jewish holidays. entrapment for the purpose of arresting Ukrainian Catholic activist Yaroslav of all of our efforts we do not have a So much damage has been done that and destroying a political opponent. Demydas, who also faces trial, both place of our own. They say that there is Jews know very little about their reli­ "We respectfully submit that removal have spent many years fighting for a Jewish library in Kiev. But it's not gious holidays. And if they do go to the of parliamentary immunity and charges renewal of the Ukrainian Catholic that. It is a regular library where there is synagogues it is only because they are against Dr. Khmara are flagrant viola­ Church in Ukraine. half a room or a couple of shelves with responding to the call of their historical tions of the laws of the Ukrainian SSR, In Denver, the local branch of the about SO or 60 Jewish books, and that is memory. But the numbers are small. In a violation of the principles of funda­ Organization for the Rebirth of U- why we call it a Jewish library. Kiev, there are 100,000 Jews. And how mental justice, a violation of the provi­ kraine succeeded in enlisting the assis­ There is not a single Jewish school in many come? Twenty or 30. All of this sions of the Charter of Human Rights, tance of area legislators to protest the Ukraine. The language is being learned, was destroyed, and people today are and a violation of the elementary Khmara case. Telegrams were sent to but for the most part it is Hebrew. There afraid to even think about their reli­ precepts of law relating to the rights of a President Kravchuk by Sen. Hank is nothing to hide here. Most of these gious feelings, even if such arise. member of Parliament in any democra­ Brown (R), Reps. Patricia Schroeder people are preparing themselves for tic country in the world. (D) and Dan Schaeffer (R) and State emigration to Israel. I do not see Even in these times of perestroika? Sen. Dennis Gallagher (D). anything wrong with this, but nonethe­ "The violation of the human rights of Yes, even now. Now no one has any Dr. Khmara is a concern not only to Telegrams were also sent by local less Jews are disappearing from U- branches of the Ukrainian National kraine. These are the people who could objections. Please, go and pray. You Ukrainians throughout the world, but understand, though, that things do not also to the whole international commu­ Women's League of America, the do something for the rebirth of our Ukrainian American Club, the Ukrai­ culture. But this would require learning just happen overnight. It is a very nity^ to all parliamentarians of the touchy problem. As you know, formally world, as well as to international human nian Patriarchal Society and the Orga­ not only Hebrew, but also Yiddish. nization for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Moreover, the language is being learned church and state are separated here. But rights organizations. on a voluntary basis, in some schools or those people who went to church or to homes with 20 to 50 people at the most. the synagogue were repressed during the times of reaction. This explains the When the Ukrainian people's depu­ small numbers I mentioned. These are FOUNDED 1933 ties queried the head of Kiev's Public largely very elderly people. The youth Ukrainian WeelcK Education Board Tymchyk, he pro­ did not go at all because it was very vided figures for Ukrainian and Rus­ dangerous. So, to talk about some kind An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National sian schools and said that there were of revival of religious life now, here in Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. classes in Polish. As for Jewish classes, Ukraine, is much too early. 07302. he said that there was no demand and therefore no classes. The rabbis are doing a great deal. Still, it seems to me that we do not have Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ. 07302. But where is this demand supposed to a rabbi with the necessary rabbinical (ISSN - 0273-9348) come from if everything was destroyed? training. But we now have rabbis There were many schools, there were coming from the United States and Yearly subscription rate: J20; for UNA members - S10. hundreds of Jewish schools in Ukraine Israel. This, too, is an indication of our Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. in the 1930s. All of this was destroyed. situation. We do not have our own There was 1948 and 1952, which wit­ rabbis in Ukraine. Go anywhere in The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: nessed the destruction of the Jewish Ukraine and you will see that the rabbi's (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 intelligentsia. There was the Doctors' role is being performed by someone Plot, the campaign against cosmopoli­ from the United States, or England, or Postmaster, send address tanism, and much else. So it is naive to Israel. We do not have our own. changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz expect some sort of demand at this time. The Ukrainian Weekly Associate Editors: Maria Kolomayets If you want something to be revived you P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak have to do something in order for such a You are chairman of the Rukh Coun­ Jersey City, NJ. 07303 demand to appear. cil of Nationalities. One can assume that your work serves the interests of all The Ukrainia Weekly, January 27, 1991, No. 4, Vol. LIX Thus far we have talked about cul­ national minorities in Ukraine. Would Copyright 1991 by The Ukrainian Weekly tural and educational matters. What is (Continued on page 13) No. 4 -- THF UKRAINIAN WFEKLY SUNDAY/JANUARY 27, 1991 3 Ukrainian bishops to hold synod Demjanjuk defenders in Kiev ROME - Cardinal Myroslav Ivan dance with the wishes of Pope John Lubachivsky, head of the Ukrainian Paul II. to seek release of evidence Catholic Church, announced on Ja­ "I believe the work of this synod is of nuary 14 that the bishops of the Ukrai­ utmost importance to the future and by Marta Kolomayets mation concerning witnesses who were nian Catholic Church in Ukraine and normalization of the Ukrainian Catho­ in Treblinka, who knew Ivan Mar­ the West will hold a synodjn Rome lic Church; that its work will provide for KIEV — After spending five days in chenko and are still living. Ukraine, a congressional delegation February 3-Ю. it to be the last extraterritorial synod In November 1990, this new evidence, from the office of Rep. James A. our Church will hold and that our next which includes a physical description of The primary purposes of the synod Traficant (D-Ohio) still has not succeed­ synod will be in Lviv," said Cardinal Ivan Marchenko, now thought to be the will be to make hierarchical adjust­ ed in obtaining documents from Soviet Lubachivsky. real "Ivan the Terrible," was un­ ments and discuss the return of Cardi­ files which may prove the innocence of All bishops from Ukraine and the covered in Ukraine. Marchenko had nal Lubachivsky to Ukraine, a possible former U.S. citizen John Demjanjuk, West are expected to attend the synod served in Treblinka with Fedorenko, Eucharistic Congress in Lviv and the accused of being "Ivan the Terrible," a which will be held in Vatican City. and the document was found in the files preparations for the celebration of the guard at the Treblinka extermination Additional information regarding the of the Fedorenko trial. The file was 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest. program will be released by the press camp where 900,000 Jews perished during the second world war. examined late last year at the KGB This is the seventh extraterritorial office of the Ukrainian Catholic Church archives in Ukraine by Oleksander Mr. Demjanjuk, 70, of Cleveland has synod to be called in Rome in accor- as it becomes available. Yemets, chairman of the Human Rights, maintained that his is a case of mis­ Committee of the Ukrainian SSR taken identity. Supreme Soviet. During a press conference held at the Pontiff names bishop of Peremyshl However, Mr. Yemets examined only Ukrainian Writers' Union and spon­ ROME — The pontiff has named one-third of the file before the docu­ He served as pastor in parishes of the sored by the Rukh Press Center and the Bishop Ivan Martyniak as bishop of ments were transferred to Moscow, Latin rite in Wroclaw and in Gorzow. In press center of the National Council Peremyshl of the Ukrainian Byzantine where they were reviewed by an Israeli 1972, he moved to the Diocese of (Narodna Rada), Ed Nishnic, a repre­ rite in Poland. Bishop Martyniak has government delegation. The group Gorzow after the division of the Arch­ sentative from Rep. Traficant's office returned to Israel in late December, said been titular bishop of Vardimissa and diocese of Wroclaw. and senior investigator in this case Mr. Nishnic, after its members had auxiliary to Cardinal Jozef Glemp, In 1975 he developed a good ministry reported that on that day, Wednesday, ordinary for the faithful of the Greek for the faithful of the Greek Catholic January 23, Rep. Traficant had sent a reviewed the complete file. Catholic rite in Poland, reported the rite in the Church of the Assumption in telegram to the Foreign Ministry of the Holy See's Press Office. Legnica and also in pastoral centers in As of January 23, the congressional Ukrainian SSR asking for the ministry's delegation, which consists of Mr. Nish­ The Vatican communique provided Modia, Zamienice and Lublin. Since immediate intervention on behalf of his nic, John Demjanjuk Jr., son of Mr. the following information on the 1977 he has been a member of the delegation. (Due to the Persian Gulf Demjanjuk, and Yaroslav Dobrowo- bishop. Chapter of the Eparchy of Peremyshl. situation, Rep. Traficant could not lsky, a lawyer from Detroit who is - Bishop Martyniak was born June 20, In 1983 he received from Josyf Cardi­ personally travel to Ukraine with this assisting the Demjanjuk family and 1939 in Spas (western Ukraine). He nal Slipyj the title of "Mitred Arch- delegation). Rep. Traficant in the case, still did not completed his studies in philosophy and priest" with the right to use a mitre In the telegram Rep. Traficant asked know where these documents could be theology in the Metropolitan Seminary during liturgical ceremonies. On July the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to help found. in Wroclaw and received ordination to 20, 1989, he was elected auxiliary to the the delegation gain access and review in Together with Yuriy Ayvazian,chair­ the priesthood for the Archdiocese of ordinary for the faithful of the Greek full the following documents: a file of man of Rukh's judicial department, Wroclaw on June 29, 1964. Catholic rite resident in Poland. the criminal trial of Feodor Fedorenko, they have appealed to have right to a denaturalized American who was equal access to this evidence. found guilty of war crimes and executed Pope recognizes Ukraine's bishops, in the USSR in 1987; the 1.951 file of "Our objective is to establish the the Kiev military trial of Peter Naza- truth, and our time is very limited," said names five Шіп rite hierarchs rovych Honcharoff; the 1949 file of the Mr. "Nishnic, adding that the Israeli Supreme Court has agreed to accept ROME - Pope John Paul II has His Holiness has confirmed: Donetske military trial of Victor Havry- confirmed the positions of the 10 ^ 1. His Excellency Archbishop lovych Shcherbak; and any/all infor- (Continued on page 16) formerly clandestine bishops of the Volodymyr Sterniuk CSSR, as "locum Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukraine tenens" of His Eminence Myroslav Ivan and has nominated five Latin rite Cardinal Lubachivsky, major arch­ bishops for Ukraine. bishop of Lviv of the Ukrainians, and Helsinki Commission hearing focuses The announcements were made in a also attributed to him (Sterniuk) the communique issued by the Press Office titular archeparchy of Marcianopoli. on crackdown in Baltic states of the Holy See (Sala Stampa) late on ^ 2. His Excellency Bishop Sofron January 16 and were published in the Dmyterko OSBM, as bishop of Stani­ by Maria Lischak perhaps Poland, Hungary or Czecho­ Vatican daily newspaper L'Osservatore slaviv (Ivano-Frankivske). UNA Washington Office slovakia. Romano the next day. ^ 3. His Excellency Bishop Ivan Rep. Don Ritter (R-Pa.) suggested Semedij as bishop of Mukachevo- WASHINGTON - The U.S. Com­ that action be taken against Soviet The bishops in Ukraine will be listed President Mikhail Gorbachev such as in Annuario Pontificio, the directory of Uzhhorod. mission on Security and Cooperation in His Holiness has assigned to: Europe (CSCE) held a hearing here on demanding that he relinquish the Nobel Catholic hierarchy, officials and con­ Peace Prize.' Rep. Ritter stated that gregations, according to their presenta­ ^ 1. His Excellency Bishop Filemon January 17 to address the tense events unfolding in the Baltic States. More "fGorbachev| besmirched that honor by tion in the official press communique Kurchaba CSSR, the titular eparchy of than half of the 18 members of the his actions and we ask for an apology." which reads as follows. Abritto and the post of auxiliary of the major archbishop of Lviv of the Ukrai­ commission were present to hear the The Pennsylvania legislator argued that SfrJic nians. testimony of Assistant Secretary of "in addition to the Baltic republics, the ^ 2. His Excellency Bishop Mykhailo State for European and Canadian U.S. must reassess its relationship with Sapryha CSSR, the titular eparchy of Affairs Raymond G.H. Seitz. the other republics of the Soviet Union Provisions of the Holy Father for the Bucello and the post of auxiliary of the as well." Church in Ukraine. The hearing began with commission major archbishop of Lviv of the Ukrai­ Other members of the Helsinki Com­ The Holy Father, in his pastoral members voicing their concern over nians. what they perceive as a link between the mission urged the Bush administration solicitude for the Church in Ukraine to take harsher steps against Soviet (USSR), has adopted the following . t 3. His Excellency Bishop Julian recent military crackdown in Lithuania at the same time the United States was authorities by imposing sanctions and provisions: Vorondvsky, Studite, the titular epar­ undertaking an air strike in the Persian taking other retaliatory steps. Rep. Bill a) For the Church of the Ukrainian chy of Deulto and the post of auxiliary of the major archbishop of Lviv of the Gulf. Richardson (D-N.M.) stated that "the Byzantine rite: Ukrainians. Helsinki Commission Chairman Soviet actions are inexcusable and I ^ 4. His Excellency Bishop Iryneus Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), empha­ would have hoped for a stronger state­ | Lubachivsky's reaction | Bilyk OSBM, the titular eparchy of sized the importance of the hearing by ment from the State Department." ROME - Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Nove and the post of auxiliary of the stating that "this attempt by Moscow to Elaborating further on this point was Lubachivsky made the following state­ bishop of Stanislaviv (Ivano-Frankiv­ crush democracy in, the Baltic States Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) who ment: ske). must be met with the same firm resolve voiced his hope that "the administra­ "It is with great joy that I welcome the ^ 5. His Excellency Bishop Pavlo by the United States that we are meet­ tion will take a strong affirmative stand papal confirmation of our bishops in Vasylyk, the titular eparchy of Ploti- ing in similar terms in other parts of the on behalf of freedom and democracy in Ukraine, the appointment of a new nopili and the post of auxiliary of the world." the Baltics." Ukrainian Catholic bishop for Peremy- bishop of Stanislaviv (Ivano-Frankiv­ Commission members offered nume­ Briefing the commission on behalf of shl and the appointment of bishops for ske). rous proposals to deal with the present the U.S. Department of State was Catholics of the Latin rite in Ukraine. ^ 6. His Excellency Bishop Ivan Baltic crisis. Sen. Alfonse D'Amato (R- Assistant Secretary Seitz. Mr. Seitz With these developments, the Churches Margitych, the titular eparchy of N.Y.) reiterated his intention to intro­ restated President George Bush's con­ of the Byzantine and Latin rite can Scopelo di Emimonto and the post of duce a resolution that would grant "full demnation of the use of force against again function strongly according to auxiliary of the bishop of Mukachevo- diplomatic recognition to the Baltic the democratically elected governments their tradition. I can only pray that, Uzhhorod. republics — not half way and half­ of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. He with God's help, our Churches can ^ 7. His Excellency Bishop Josyf hearted." Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) went on to say that the scheduled Bush- provide our faithful with the direction Holovach, the titular eparchy of called for serious consideration of the Gorbachev summit, slated for Fe­ and guidance they ask of us in their time Sozopoli di Emimonto and the post of proposal to move the CSCE conference bruary, is still "up in the air," and of renewal." (Continued on page 16) on human rights from Moscow to (Continued on page 9) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 I No. 4 Ukrainian community groups present nhltuaries national flag to U. of Massachusetts The Very Rev. Raphael Melnyk, provincial superior of Basilians by Christopher Guly the Knights of Columbus and the Ukrainian Canadian Legion, Branch WINNIPEG - The Very Rev. Ra­ 141. phael Stephen Melnyk, provincial The Rev. Vital Pidskalny, protocon- superior of the Ukrainian rite Basilian sultor general (vice superior-general) of Fathers in Canada and Great Britain, the Basilian Fathers in Rome and his died in Edmonton on December 13, predecessor, knew him for 52 years. He 1990. He was 67. remembers the Rev. Melnyk as a man The Rev. "Ralph" Melnyk served as "who was always down to earth and a the superior of the 50-member Cana­ friend to everybody." dian providence of the Order of St. Basil Jean Sahan, parish secretary at St. the Great since 1982. His headquarters Nick's, who also served during the Rev. were based at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Melnyk's term, says that when he wasn't Catholic Church and Monastery in travelling and was in the office, "the Winnipeg. place really sparkled." Born on October 17, 1923, at Angle The Rev. Cornelius Pasichny, the Lake (Elk Point), Alberta, the Rev. current pastor of St. Nick's and a Melnyk received his elementary educa­ member of the Rev. Melnyk's three- tion in a one-room schoolhouse in person provincial council of advisors, Derwent. He entered the Basilian Ukrainian community representatives present a Ukrainian flag to the University of explained that he will miss his superior's Fathers Novitiate in Mundare, Alberta, interests in the world and his sense of Massachusetts in Boston. From left are: Walter Michajiiw, Edward OTVIalley, in 1938. Joseph Charyna and Myron Boluch. homor. In 1946, he pronounced his solemn "He was so easy to get along with. He BOSTON - A representative from monastic vows. Following completion would often ask me to go out and grab a The nylon flag measures four-by-six of his studies in philosophy and the local Ukrainian community and two feet and bears a trident (tryzub) em­ bite to eat, just so we could talk about members of area parishes recently pre­ theology in Mundare, Glen Cove, N.Y., world events^ politics, the country," the blem that for more than 1,000 years has Montreal and Grimsby, Ontario, he was sented a Ukrainian flag to the Univer­ served as the symbol of Ukraine. The Rev. Pasichny explains. "But he also sity of Massachusetts. ordained to the priesthood on August had his teasing side, especially when standard's colors, blue and yellow, 28, 1949, in New York City. The presentation was made to the symbolize sky and wheat, respectively, either one of his Edmonton teams was vice-chancellor for external relations, and reflect the fertility of a region that Although he spent one year teaching doing well. I will miss him. He was a Edward C. O'Malley, by Myron Bo­ before the arrival of communism had Latin in Mundare, his career mostly in­ very good buddy to have." volved pastoral work. His first assign­ luch, regional counsel for both the historically been known as the agricul­ Until the Rev. Melnyk's successor is Ukrainian National Association and tural center of Europe. ment, as an associate pastor, was at -St. George's Church in New York City chosen, during elections to be held at the Ukrainian Congress Committee of the end of his second term in" the America; Walter Michajiiw, vice-presi­ Following presentation of the flag, from 1949 to 1953. He went on to serve parishes in Edmonton, Mundare and summer of 1992, the Rev. Isidore dent of Christ the King Church, a the three representatives briefly spoke Dziadyk will serve as the ninth provin­ Ukrainian Catholic parish in Jamaica with Mr. O'Malley regarding changes in Winnipeg. He served Winnipeg's St. Nicholas cial superior of the Basilian Fathers in Plain; and Joseph Charyna, president the Eastern Bloc and the history of the Canada. The Basilians established a of St. Andrew Church, a Ukrainian Ukrainian nation. Parish on two separate occasions. The first time, from 1962 to 1964, had him Canadian base in Edmonton in the Orthodox parish also located in Ja­ 1920s. maica Plain. (Continued on page 12) mainly involved, with purchasing the church's current site, at 737 Banner- The 59-year old Saskatchewan-born man Ave. He was one of the key players Rev. Dziadyk served as firstassistant , or in designing the contemporary Byzan­ protoconsultor, to the Rev. Melnyk, Philadelphia groups observe tine structure, considered today to be and, as a result, automatically assumes one of the city's tourist attractions. jurisdiction. annual day of Solidarity He returned to Winnipeg in 1976 and A funeral mass was held for the Rev. served as pastor at St. Nick's again until Melnyk at St. Basil's Church in Edmon­ by Olena Stercho Hendler assembled for braving an ongoing his election as provincial superior in ton on December 17; burial was at Ss. snowstorm to express solidarity with 1982. During those years, the Rev. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Mundare. PHILADELPHIA - Tire local People's Deputy Khmara and to protest Melnyk served on the consistory of A memorial divine liturgy was held at Ukrainian community marked Solida­ the threatened invasion of western Archbishop-Metropolitan Maxim Her- St. Nicholas Church in Winnipeg on rity Day - the traditional day to Ukraine by paratroopers. Ms. Mazur­ maniuk and. on the bishops' marriage December 29. express solidarity with Ukrainian politi­ kevich then introduced a representative tribunal,, and was a chaplain to the The Rev. Melnyk is survived by two cal prisoners — with a noon program at of the city, who presented a proclama­ Sisters-Servants of Mary Immaculate, brothers and five sisters. Philadelphia's City Hall on Friday, tion signed by Philadelphia Mayor W. January 11, 1991. This year's obser­ Wilson Goode, declaring January 12, vance, which was sponsored by the 1991, as Solidarity Day throughout the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee City and dedicating the day to Dr. Maria Chomyn Kuruc, 80, of Philadelphia (UHRC) in conjunc­ Khmara. tion with the Philadelphia branches of Next Ms. Mazurkevich read a letter noted Ukrainian artist both the Ukrainian Congress Commit­ from Rep. Lawrence Coughlin (R-Pa.), PHILADELPHIA - Maria Chris­ where she was active in many cultural tee, and the Ukrainian American Co­ who had been invited to speak, but had tina Chomyn Kuruc, noted Ukrainian and civic organizations. ordinating Council, was dedicated to been unable to attend because of the artist and founder of many Ukrainian In the war years, 1939-1941, she and Stepan Khmara, Ukraine's first politi­ ongoing Congressional debate on the service organizations throughout the her husband began a hospital for the cal prisoner of glasnost. crisis in the Persian Gulf. In his letter, Philadelphia area, died December 20, sick and wounded. In 1941, her husband The program was opened by UHRC Rep. Coughlin detailed the various 1990, at her daughter Christine Izak's was arrested and killed by the Commu­ President Ulana Mazurkevich, who injustices in the Khmara case, and home in Warrninster, Pa., after a nists for his work. Mrs. Chomyn or­ thanked the large group which had (Continued on page 12) lengthy illness. She was 80. ganized a hospital for refugees, and Examples of her art and works are children in Lviv, Ukraine, and helped currently on display in an exhibition at the people in concentration camps by Philadelphia City Hall. providing food and clothing for them. She was the wife of the late Steven For her earlier work in traditional Kiiruc of Warrninster and the late Dr. arts, she was named an honorary citizen Michael Chomyn of Ukraine. of Slovakia, and in 1941 she fled with Mrs. Chomyn-Kuruc was born De­ her infant daughter, Christine, to cember 9, 1910, in the historical village Slovakia. In Pieszchany, Slovakia, of Luzokdolishny, Ukraine, to the Rev. through the help of the president of Simon and Maria (Ortynsky) Chy- Slovakia, she again helped Ukrainians zowych and was the niece of the first to cross the border and fleeUkrain e and Ukrainian bishop of America, the Most provided assistance for the displaced Rev. Stephen Soter Ortynsky. persons. Because of her work, she was arrested She attended school in Ukraine and by the Communists in 19.42 and she and attended a fine arts and design school in her 4-year old daughter were placed in a Warsaw, Poland, where she excelled in prison in Pilzen, Czechoslovakia. ceramics and art. In 1934 she was In 1945, she and her daughter were During Solidarity Day observances (from left) are: Michael Nytsch, Olena Stercho named Miss Ukraine. In 1935, she liberated by Polish forces and she Hendler, Ulana Mazurkevich, Laryssa Bayromova, Jerome J. Shestack, Mychailo married Dr. Michael Chomyn and Kowalchyn and Tamara Stadnychenko Cornelison. settled in the town of Sambir, Ukraine, (Continued on page 12) No. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 5 \'Ш 4h Ь Wi ty HlWfi W'ft йА'лУй-й^

Young UNA'ers UNA Almanac is released JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Svoboda Press has recently released here the 1991 Almanac of the Ukrainian ШЯШШШШ National Association, currently being mailed to all subscribers of the Svoboda daily. Edited by Zenon Snylyk, with proofreading by Lud- milla Wolanska, the 256-page alma­ nac sports on its cover a colorful montage painting — depicting va­ rious Ukrainian landmarks and a plethora of blue-and-yellow flags — by noted artist Bohdan Tytla. Authors of the almanac's articles include members of the Svoboda staff and commissioned writers, as well as guest authors from Ukraine. The first of the four main sections, "On Our, Almost Our Own Land," contains articles by MykolarRuden- Elizabeth, whose parents are George ko, Roman Fedoriv, Serhiy Bilokin, and Margaret Shuya, is another young Andrew, son of Orest and Daria Kusz- Olha Kuzmowycz, Mikhailo Kucher member of Branch 452. She, too, was nir, and grandson of Nadia and Wasyl and Oleksander Sparynsky. The Omelyan Twardowsky, Roman Ku- enrolled by Natalie Shuya, her grand­ Kusznir, was enrolled into UNA Branch inclusion of poetry by Halyna Ma- char and Oleh Snylyk. mother. 452 by Branch Secretary Natalie Shuya. nyako, Lesia Ukrainka and Natalia Kibetz complements the section. The miscellaneous fourth and final Section II, "Between Ukraine and section of articles, titled "Poetry, Diaspora Settlements,"comprises the Narratives, Essays," offers the work contributions of Ivan Kedryn, My- of Joseph Lobodowski, Lubov Ko- roslaw Czech, Wasyl Didiuk, Ivan lenksa, Volodymyr Barahura, Yev- Bihun and Yar Slavutych, with an henia Dimer-Boyko and Roman English-language story by Marta Sawycky. Baczynsky. A month-by-month calendar is to The theme of the third section, be found on the pages proceedingthe "Unforgettable Jubilees," is made literary section and, as customary, memorable by a series of articles by an advertising section and list of Ivan Lesko, Christina Ferencevych, contents concludes the almanac.

The Fraternal Corner ^iU^v. xJ by Andre J. Worobec „ Fraternal Activities Director

Natalie (left) and Anna, daughters of Marta and Ali Belkairous, are the newest members of UNA Branch 452 in Hammond, Ind. They were enrolled by their Our servicemen and women grandmother Natalie Shuya, who also happens to be secretary of that branch. in the Persian Gulf I would like to thank all readers who receive a letter from the UNA express­ responded to our invitation to help us ing our organization's thanks and send Christmas greetings to Ukrainian support for their efforts. servicemen and women in the armed We of. the Fraternal Corner, too, forces. The response this year has been would like to express our support for the largest that it has ever been. All our military personnel serving in the greetings were mailed out as promised, Gulf and thank them for their efforts. and I am sure that the men and women May God protect them and be with in the armed forces appreciated re­ them, so that they may return home ceiving Ukrainian Christmas and New safely and soon. Year's wishes from the UNA. fcJttfr Compliments of the UNA, those on To continue showing your support to active duty in the Persian Gulf were our servicemen and women fighting in given a free subscription to The Ukrai­ Operation Desert Storm, we invite our nian Weekly. Each of them will also readers to become active in letter- writing campaigns. We encourage our branches and other Ukrainian organi­ Obituary zations in U.S. and Canada to follow the example of Branch 4 of the Ukrai­ Laura and Natalie Danylevich, twin daughters of Dr. Alec and Dr. Louise A/lary Procy/c, nian National Women's League of Danylevich, are the newest members of UNA Branch 238 in Boston. They were America in New Brunswick, N.J., who enrolled by their parents. sent out Christmas packages contain­ branch officer ing toiletries, batteries, chewing gum, JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Mary Pro- books, magazines, copies of The Ukrai­ Information about the Ukrainian National Associationcyk , a long-time UNA member and nian Weekly, etc., to those service people serving in the Gulf. Please send me additional information about: president for over 30 years of Branch 171,died on January 10. 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She was elected a delegate to the last Servicepeople," 30 Montgomery St. штжштштжшт UNA convention held in May 1990. Jersey City, NJ 07302. L THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 No. 4 New venture in Ukraine Ukrainian WeeHV Hetman Ukrainian Cultural Center Imperialism and independence combines the arts and mass media "The empire lives according to its own brutal and horrible laws, and we ftThe route to Ukrainianization Concurrently, Ukrainian community know that as long as the enipire exists we will not hear, see or know freedom. " should not be a forcible, external one, and political organizations in North — Ivan Drach, president of Rukh, the Popular Movement of Ukraine, but an internal route," Kyrylo Ste- America have established charitable commenting on the crackdown in Lithuania (as quoted by Dr. Roman tsenko, violinist, composer and music- funds to help Ukraine and to provide Solchanyk in the January 18-19 issue of The Wall Street Journal, European arranger from Kiev, told The Weekly. various medicines, provisions, commu­ edition). "We Ukrainians must be proud of the nications technology, etc. Nonetheless, From as far east as Luhanske to as far west as Khust, from Chernihiv in the" fact that we are Ukrainians. Ukrainiani­ doubts arise among some donors: Does north to Odessa in the south, citizens of Ukraine gathered on January 20, a zation will come about by fostering love this assistance reach its intended reci­ Sunday, to mark the double anniversary of January 22: the 1918 declaration of Ukrainianism... through the mass pients? Is it provided on a professional of Ukraine's independence via the Ukrainian Central Rada's Fourth media: pop-rock music, videos and film, level? Universal and the 1919 Act of Union between the Ukrainian National sports, etc.," he firmly believes. The answers to all these questions Republic and the Western Ukrainian National Republic. Both historic A concert violinist and laureate of may depend on us Ukrainians on both documents were an expression of the age-old dream of Ukraine: freedom, Ukrainian republican and all-union sides of the Atlantic, on our calcula­ sovereignty and independence. music competitions, Mr. Stetsenko is tions and practical work. Well-inform­ Last year, the January 22 anniversaries were marked with a human chain also a cultural activist and one of the ed people understand this. That is why encompassing close to 1 million residents of Ukraine stretching for 300 miles promoters of the recently established poets, of necessity, became politicians from Kiev to Lviv (centers, respectively, of eastern and western Ukraine) and Hetman Ukrainian Cultural Center. and musicians became businessmen. on to Ivano-Frankivske. The event - unprecedented for Ukraine -- rallied Though previously featured in a "Spot­ The fate of Ukraine, after all, is being the public around the idea of national unity and Independent statehood. light" piece by Myrosia Stefaniuk determined. It proved to be a sign of things to come in Ukraine as 1990 also was the year (September 16, 1990), this week and After this introduction, I, the artistic of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, the Days of Kozak Glory, the next Mr. Stetsenko shares his views on director of the Hetman Ukrainian successful student hunger strike in Kiev, the return of Patriarch Mstyslav of how the center hopes to use popular Cultural Center, would like to present the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the second congress of culture to raise national consciousness our organization — an organization Rukh, which resulted in the popular movement's declaration that Ukraine's among the people — and especially that is concerned with all the aforemen­ independence is its goal. youth - of Ukraine and the diaspora. tioned questions. Now the euphoria is gone and Ukraine, like other republics, faces a harsh reality. The path to complete independence is difficult and strewn with by Kyrylo Stetsenko What is Hetman? obstacles and dangers. And, though Ukraine's residents from Lviv, Lutske, PART I Novomoskovske, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, Zaporizhzhia, Ternopil, Mykolayiv Hetman is an independent business and other cities and towns gathered to mark another Ukrainian Independence During the pa^t few years, Ukraine created to propagate and disseminate Day, it was not the joyous event it was the year before. The Soviet Army's has witnessed the progressive awaken­ Ukrainian culture in Ukraine and violence in the Baltic states and the killing of civilians in Vilnius and Riga cast ing of private initiative. More and more beyond its borders. We treat the con­ a pall over the commemorations. frequently, representatives of various cept of culture very broadly, and that is "Today. Latvia, tomorrow Ukraine" was the message on some banners seen at Ukrainian Independence Day meetings. The proverbial "man in the street" was heard to remark that after Lithuania and Latvia the crackdown If, even under a democratic system, we still cannot would hit Estonia, then Moldavia and Ukraine. There was visible become the masters of our own state, then we can very nervousness, according to some reports, but there was also a distinct resolve that the struggle for independence must be continued. easily go from totalitarian slavery to the neocolonial In a January 20 appeal addressed to the U.S. Congress, Mykhailo Horyn, chairman of Rukh's Political Council, cautioned that "Ukraine's path to the bondage of economic dependency. attainment of God-given national rights will be a hundredfold more difficult if the desires of the democratic forces are not Understood or supported by newly created businesses and coopera­ why our field of interest encompasses those countries and governments that see the Universal Declaration of tives travel from Ukraine to North not only the arts and the media, but also Human Rights as the basis of their activity and see it as their responsibility America. Most of these visitors appeal information systems, international before God and their people to propagate its principles in internal and to the patriotic sentiments of their tourism, trade and the like. external affairs." countrymen; some, perhaps, even spe­ At first we had planned to establish a Mr. Horyn then went on to express hope "that the U.S. Congress will be culate on that basis. No matter what the cooperative, but we decided to utilize an understanding of Ukraine's problems and will conduct its relations with the case may be, all, without exception, alternate form of legal entity that would USSR, taking into account the changes in the Kremlin leadership's position, need business training and experience. allow us more initiative in the business and through its actions will not put a brake on objective processes of This notwithstanding, each one is ready realm, that is, a self-financing enter­ dissolution of the world's last totalitarian communist empire." to do anything and everything. prise. "Our only solution today is an independent and democratic Ukraine," said On the other hand, American and I should note that in order for a new Dmytro Pavlychko, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Canadian businessmen are becoming organization to be registered in the Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet, at the Kiev public meeting in observance of more interested in new opportunities USSR, it must first receive the support Ukrainian Independence Day. for their businesses in Ukraine. They are of an existing organization. Our pro­ Let us hope these words by Ukraine's leaders will not fall on deaf ears. attracted by a potentially limitless posal was supported by the Ukrainian market and relatively cheap labor costs. Language Society and the Ukrainian However, there are two troubling Cultural Fund. Finally, at the end of questions: How does one convert the April of 1990, we were registered with rubles earned in Ukraine into dollars? the Kiev City Council. Are there any guarantees that the Thus, Hetman is a legal entity with its Turning the pages back... central authorities in Moscow will not own bank account; money may be end the process of democratization and donated from Ukraine and from the will not seize all foreign investments West. We are allowed to establish our from Ukraine? own internal affiliates and to designate The noted poet, scholar and teacher Petro Нпіяк- In short, one would like to assist representatives abroad. We have the Artemovsky was born on January 27, 1790, in Horody- Ukraine on its path to independence right to be exempted from state taxes on shche, in the Kiev region. He completed his education at the and at the same time earn money - our income, as well as from duty on Kiev Theological Academy and Kharkiv University and soon afterwards was without taking any risk. (Continued on page 9) appointed lecturer of Polish at the latter institution, in 1818. His academic career advanced quickly: in 1825, he was made professor of Russian history and Z geography and, in 1841, he was chosen university reactor, a post he held for 8 years. Hulak-Artemovsky's literary career was equally, if not more, successful. UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine Possessing a keen sense of humor and familiarity with the peasant vernacular, he wrote — much in the Ivan Kotliarevsky style - poems, fables and travesties. His The Home Office of the Ukrainian National story "Solopii ta Khivria" has the distinction of having been the first Ukrainian jvfUND^ book printed in Ukraine in the 19th century. Association reports that, as of January 24, His most famous work, however, is probably the fable "Pan і Sobaka" ( A the fraternal organization's newly established Gentleman and His Dog ), a satirized representation of the life of Ukrainian Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received peasants in serfdom and the random brutality of their masters. Elements of 6,303 checks from its members with donations sentinFHitaHsm and romanticism may be found in some of Hulak-Artemovsky's , totalling фі 62,716.52. The contributions works, such as "Do Liubky" (To My Sweetheart ) and "Tvardovsky," and include individual members' donations, as well thematic borrowing from J. von Goethe is evident in "Rybalka" ( The as returns of members' dividend checks and Fisherman ). interest payments on promissory notes. Hulak-Artemovsky was also an important translator of classical literature and played an instrumental role in the publishing of the literary-scientific journal ^ioHt^ ^Ukrainskyi Vistnik. He died on October 13, 1865, in Kharkiv. No. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places The second historic event overlooked Notable events in the article took place in the United States on Wednesday, July 18, 1990, at by Myron B. Kuropas for Churches St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown, Pa. Through the efforts Dear Editor: of Bishop Vsevolod Maidanskyi, a I enjoyed reading the year-end issue Ukrainian Orthodox community in the of December 30, 1990, of The free world was visited for the first time Heroes, veterans and prayers Ukrainian Weekly immensely. It indeed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Con­ was a concise synopsis of multi-dimen­ stantinople, His Holiness Demetrios I. Tragically, our community has suf­ Nicholas Minue of Carteret, N.J., sions of Ukrainian life and news both in During the year 1990, the Ukrainian fered its first casualty of the Persian was posthumously awarded the Con­ Ukraine and the diaspora during 1990. community was well-informed of the Gulf War. gressional Medal of Honor for a fearless polemical issues and disfraction waged According to the Ukrainian Ameri­ one-man attack on a German machine Of particular interest to me was the between sectors of the UCC and the can Veterans (UAV) Tribune, Petty gun installation in Tunisia. Watching two-page description of the role of UAOC in Ukraine. The visit of the Officer 2nd Class Daniel Lupatsky of his brave foray, Minue's company religion in the Ukrainian community in Patriarch of Constantinople to Allen- Centralia, Pa., died aboard the USS charged and routed the enemy. 1990. There was a wealth of information town, in the ecumenical presence of Iwo Jima following a boiler explosion. about the Ukrainian Catholic Church Hundreds of Ukrainians, many re­ Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian The Iwo Jima was on duty in the cent arrivals to the United States as (UCC), the Ukrainian Autocephalous Catholic bishops, speaks positively of Persian Gulf. Orthodox Church (UAOC) and the displaced persons, served in the Korean the potentiality of prayer and fellowship Geoge A. Miziuk, UAV national conflict. One of them, Cpl. Wolodymyr Ukrainian Evangelical Churches; how­ for the Ukrainian Christian commu­ ever, the compiler overlooked two adjutant, informs me that the UAV is Holynsky, was posthumously awarded nity, a point well stated by Dr. Leonid currently aware of 15 Ukrainian Ameri­ the Bronze Star with the letter "V" immensely important events in religion Rudnytzky in the November 1990 issue that occurred in 1990. can armed service personnel assigned to device for heroic achievement in a of Patriarkhat. the Persian Gulf. They include 1st Lt. combat operation. Cpl. Holynsky's The first of these was the most I feel also my duty as a member of the Justin Hirniak, Major Richard S. Gula; gallant action saving the lives of two significant event for the Ukrainian North American delegation of the MSGT Basil Kuzyshyn; 1st Lt. Frank comrades in arms won him the mili­ Catholic Church in 1990. While The Ukrainian Youth for Christ Rally in Holinaty; ENZ Michael Cresina; tary honors. Weekly article stressed the historical Lviv this past September to clear a MSGT James R. Prystaj; Sgt. Roman importance of the June 1990 sobor of misimpression in the minds of The Ukrainian Americans fought bravely A. Leskiw; Sgt. Gregory Pylypiak; 1st during the Vietnam War and many are the UAOC in Ukraine and its proclama­ Weekly's readers that was created by the Lt. Andrei Tyminiak; 1st Lt. Renee tion of Patriarch Mystyslav Skrypnyk yearend article on religion. The asso­ now immortalized by the Vietnam Hirniak; Alexander Kulasz; Lt. Col. M. Memorial in Washington. The memo­ as patriarch of Kiev and all Ukraine, the ciation of Pastor John Shep with the Lebedovych, MD; CPO Susan C. Mel- article failed to even mention the world­ Youth for Christ event, without men­ rial includes names like Diduryk, Har- nychuk; Maj. Eugene Iwanyk, Md.;and bienko, Melnyk, Onderko, Karpiak, wide gathering of the entire hierarchy of tioning the organizers of the event itself, 1st Lt. Mark Hreczuck. the UCC with the universal pontiff of leaves the impression that this massive Kapusta, Rusniak, Plishka, Yatsko, If the war continues, they will be Romanchiik, Kowal, Kravchuk and the Catholic Church, Pope John Paul rally was the result of the efforts of the joined by many more Ukrainian Ameri­ II, in Rome during the week of June 23- evangelical Christian Churches of Kuropas. cans, including my son Michael, who is Keeping tabs on Ukrainians who 26, 1990. This assemblage not only Ukraine. For the record, thousands of now with the U.S. Marines in North Bibles, despite Pastor Shep's good have served in the American armed thrilled a Ukrainian audience, but Carolina. received worldwide attention in Catho­ intentions, never reached the vast forces are the Ukrainian American lic and secular press. majority of the participants of the rally Ukrainian Americans have served Veterans (UAV), an organization which the weekend of September 7-9, a para­ with honor in every one of America's traces its roots to 1923, the year Maj. This historic meeting silenced any graph so stated by The Weekly article. military campaigns. Lt. Col. Leonid Michael Darmopray and other Ukrai­ Kondratiuk, a military historian sta­ charges of "ambiguity" raised by the For the record, the event was or­ nian World War I veterans established press (including The Weekly) between tioned at the Pentagon, has made a America's first veterans' post in Phila­ ganized by the Ukrainian Catholic study of Ukrainians in America's wars. the UCC and the Holy See. In one Church with the blessing of His Beati­ delphia. Interested in veteran organiza­ picture released through Catholic News tude Myroslav Ivan and under the Ukrainian-sounding names such as tions dwindled during the 1930s but was Service, this event completely dissolved youth leadership of the Ukrainian Jacob Kunias, Dennis Bohan, Ivan rekindled in 1946 when returning World propagandistic falsehoods and an in­ Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine Moch, Ivan Ottaman and others were War II Ukrainian American veterans tense publicity campaign orchestrated headed by Lesia Krypiakevych of Lviv found on Revolutionary Army rolls, began to establish independent posts of by the Moscow Patriarchate and the and the charismatic leadership of Borys according to Colonel Kondratiuk. their own. By 1948, however, they were Office of Religious Affairs of the Soviet Gudziak of Cambridge, Mass. What Hundreds of Ukrainian names can all united under the UAV umbrella. government. In a unified voice of some 40,000 participants did receive in Today, there are 21 Ukrainian Ameri­ solidarity with the hierarchy of the be found on Union and Confederate the rainy environs of Ukraina Stadium army lists including Joseph Krynicki, can Veterans posts in operation with Ukrainian Catholic Church, Pope John of Lviv on September 8 were comme­ three more being organized. They are Paul II blessed the secretly ordained Ivan Mara, Andrew Ripka, and the morative prayerbooks, funded entirely famed "Terrible Cossack" of Union headed by National Commander Dmy- bishops of the underground Church and by the North American Ukrainian tro Bykovetz Jr. removed any doubts as to their status as Army fame, Brig. Gen. Ivan Catholic Youth for Christ Assistance Turchin. Born in the Don Region, Ivan According to Mr. Miziuk, there are valid hierarchs and chief pastors to Committee. whom the Holy See entrusts the pasto­ Turchin graduated from the St. Peters- many Ukrainian American vets, espe­ ral care and welfare of millions of I trust this information will be shared berg Military Academy, emigrated to cially in the Midwest and West, who do faithful in Ukraine. with your readers. the United States, and later distin­ not belong to the UAV. If Ukrainian guished himself at the Battle of thicka- American vets are to become a stronger The meeting also provided the forum The Very Rev. Archpriest JohnTerlecky magua as commander of the 19th voice, their involvement is needed. for the first visual contact of all the Regiment of Illinois Infantry Volun­ Veterans are urged to contact Mr. bishops of the UCC in Ukraine with The writer is pastor of St. Vladimir teers. Miziuk at (609) 394-4824, or write to their primate, His Beatitude Cardinal Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hemp- At least three Ukrainian Americans UAV Recruiting, P.O. Box 13, Wind­ Myroslav Lubachivsky and all their stead, N.Y., vice-chancellor of the — Maxim Fedorchak, Dennis Labov- sor, NJ 08561 for membership informa­ brother bishops in the world. It also Diocese of Stamford, and treasurer of sky. and Fedko Kochan - served in the tion. provided new impetus for the canonical the North American Ukrainian Catho­ U.S. Army during the Spanish"Ameri­ With the war in the Persian Gulf recognition of the Ukrainian Catholic lic Youth for Christ Assistance Com­ can War. heating up, it now appears that more Patriarchate by the Apostolic See. mittee. Hundreds, perhaps thousands of Ukrainian Americans will be asked to Ukrainians served in the American serve their country in combat. Like armed forces during the first world war. Patrick Buchanan and other conserva­ Pastoral letter Twenty-four of them were awarded the tives, I was not an enthusiast of our Distinguished Service Cross, the na­ fighting Iraq. It seemed to me that Aggression in the Persian Gulf tion's second highest military honor. President George Bush was applying a Matej Kocak, a U.S. Marine, received double standard of morality, one for Beloved Pastors in Christ and The time for debating Canadian the Medal of Honor, America's highest Sadaam Hussein, another for Mikhail God-Loving Faithful: involvement in the crisis in the Persian military award. Gorbachev. I also resented the fact that Gulf has ended, and, whether we ap­ The second world war found count­ Germany and Japan, who stand to gain During this Christmas Festal period, prove or not, Canada goes to war. Now less more Ukrainian Americans in the much from Hussein's defeat, were doing a time in which we celebrate the fulfill­ is the time for us, the faithful of the U.S. military. Hundreds were decorated little to bring it about. Finally, I was ment of God's promise of new life and a Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Ca­ for bravery in action according to Col. afraid that if the war dragged on, our liberation from pain and death, and as nada, to lay aside all personal and Kondratiuk, including such notables as perfidious American public would turn we begin the Centennial year of Ukrai­ political differences of opinion regard­ Capt. Steve Melnik (promoted to ge­ on the president,forcing him to snatch nian immigration to Canada, also a ing Canadian participation in this tragic neral in 1954) who won the Distin­ defeat from the jaws of victory. time for the celebration of new life and event, and to turn to Him Who unites us guished Service Cross for gallantry in Now that the battle is joined, how­ new hopes, it is difficult to think of war. all. action against the Japanese, and Col. ever, the debate is over. It is time for all Now, though, we can not only think of it, As Christians, we can condone Theodore Kalakula (the first Ukrainian Ukrainian Americans to stand behind contemplating in an abstract way its neither the oppression of one nation graduate of West Point) who was our president and our sons and daugh­ purpose or value. Now, we encounter over another, nor the destruction of life posthumously awarded the Silver Star ters in the Persian Gulf. war face-to-face, and must deal with it which comes with armed conflict. Both for heroism fighting the Japanese in the Let us pray for their safe return and a as a stark reality. (Continued on page 10) Phillipines. speedy end to the war. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27,1991 No. 4 INTERVIEW: Nestor Gayowsky, Canada's consul-general for Kiev

by Oksana Zakydalsky dians, not only those of Ukrainian officer or not. origin, with an opportunity to have Canada's Minister of External Af­ solid working contacts with their Ukrai­ I understand the consulate-general fairs Joe Clark on December 28, 1990, nian counterparts. has been asked to provide space for a announced the appointment of Nestor resource center. Could you tell us about Gayowsky as Canada's first consul- You were asked to take on the posi­ that? general in Kiev. Mr. Gayowsky has tion of consul-general. Could you been in Kiev looking at the establish­ explain the functions of a consulate- We are examining the question of a ment of the consulate-general but was general? resource center — a place where current back in Canada recently to finalize his periodicals and scientific literature can move. He is returning to Kiev at the end A consul-general is a head of mission. be assembled and made available to of January; his wife, Tela Gayowsky, Consuls-general normally are given a Ukrainian researchers. Patrick Boyer, who will make a leave of absence from territory within a country where Ca­ parliamentary secretary to Minister the Department of Industry! Science and nada already has an ambassador, in this Clark, has been involved in this project Technology, will join him in Kiev in case in Moscow. For example, in the proposal. June. This interview was given in U.S. we have 10 consulates-general and There are a number of questions still Toronto on January 15, 1991. we also have three in Europe; these are to be resolved, such as the nature of the essentially trade offices. center, how it is to be physically inte­ Could you give some biographical I am responsible for protecting Cana­ grated into the operations of the consu­ details about yourself? dian interests in Ukraine and Moldavia late. The configuration of the building is within the limits provided by interna­ such that it will not be easy to provide a I was born in 1934 in Brandon, tional law. The role of the ambassador walk-in library yet maintain the consu­ Manitoba. My parents moved to Winni­ does not really change because he late as a government office in which peg when I was very young and I Nestor Gayowsky continues to deal with the Soviet go­ people should not wander around received my schooling in north-end vernment while I will be dealing with the freely. Winnipeg. At the University of Mani­ mercial counsellor. On my return from Moscow, I was Ukrainian republican government. I As well, we have to determine who toba I specialized in economics and will not be dealing with Moscow, except will handle the collection, how to political science. convinced that changes were afoot; I wrote several papers on the subject. I with our ambassador. protect it (do you provide photoco­ My summers between the ages of 10 A consulate-general, while some­ pies?) for we know very well that library and 18 were spent on my aunt's farm tried to interest business circles and the bureaucracy to change our approach to what of a branch of an embassy, has a material disappears easily. This is a very near Brandon and with my grand­ great deal of operating freedom. Of interesting proposal and has a lot of mother who lived in Brandon. They the Soviet Union. I failed miserably, running into a traditional attitude course there has to be coordination as merit; it could have tremendous draw­ cooked everything straight from their the ambassador is ultimately respon­ ing power, but there is no commitment gardens and, of course, made me go to towards the Soviet Union: it was mono­ lithic and change was impossible. sible for all Canadian representation in yet. church every Sunday. I remember this the Soviet Union, but there are varia­ as a particularly lovely time. I returned to the Auditor General. tions in the relationship. Certainly, this There has been some activity in the There I developed a tremendous regard instance should prove very interesting. field of training and education - Both my parents were born in U- for the rules of evidence: that you must kraine; my father near Lviv and my As to the functions, all visa work people have been coming here, lecturers satisfy yourself beyond a reasonable previously undertaken in Moscow by have been going there. Is this something mother near Chernivtsi. My mother doubt that what you are seeing is in fact came to Canada in 1910, my father in our embassy will become the responsi­ the consulate will encourage? true and write it accordingly. This was bility of the consulate. A Ukrainian 1925. I have a widowed sister, Cornelia very useful experience. Kuchmy, six years older than me, who wishing to come to Canada will not Yes, we will certainly encourage it. While there, several people learned of have to travel to Moscow for a visa. We will probably be asked to play a role married a Canadian of Ukrainian my continuing interest in the Soviet origin; he played with the London (But because of the configuration of in the testing of candidates who come Union and the views I had expressed in transportation it is very hard to get out over for training. It is important that Philharmonic Orchestra. Hence, they 1982-1983. I was appointed executive lived in London, England, where they to Canada except via Moscow.) students have a good grasp of English secretary of the Canada-USSR Trade (or French) to come here for training. raised two wonderful daughters. My Task Force at External Affairs. A small The fact of the consulate-general will sister still lives there, teaches music and certainly be an encouragement for the Students who came over last summer organization, it sought to facilitate did very well. But it was noted that a lot helps to look after her grandchildren. Soviet exports to Canada in recompense establishment of international flights to Kiev from Canada as well as from other of time was spent on the problems of for their buying so much of our wheat. language. There are also problems of Did you grow up speaking Ukrai­ They had (and have) a vast range of countries. Right now, Kiev is sur­ nian? prisingly isolated for a city of 3 concepts - there were some concepts goods that could be of interest to the about which we don't even think and Canadian or North American market if million and the capital of a republic of Yes, we spoke a great deal of Ukrai­ 51 million. which they have not seen or heard in only they were able to move a little more their normal everyday working lives. nian at home. My father was one of the The trade officers will essentially speedily and prepare the products for a It is sometimes very difficult to bridge editors of Ukrainskyi Holos, while my more sophisticated market. work to sell Canadian goods, products mother taught Ukrainian night school. I and services to Ukraine. However, it these gaps and the Canadian govern­ took Ukrainian up to second year While I was in this job, I traveled to must also be recognized that a healthy ment, through the Fund for Eastern university; my teacher was Prof. the Soviet Union twice; in October 1989 trading pattern has goods flowing in Europe that we now have, sees that one Rudnytsky. However, when I started to with the Ukrainian Professional and both directions. Therefore, we will be of the ways to democratic and economic go to military summer camps beginning Businessmen's group of about 60 people giving some help to Ukrainian firms to reform is through sensible education in 1953, my opportunities to use Ukrai­ to see what the export possibilities of find suitable partners in Canada, exchanges or our people going over nian dwindled. Ukraine were. I returned from that trip through joint ventures or investment. there to help. I graduated in 1956 and went imme­ quite optimistic. I went again to the Initially, there will be seven to nine For example, Elections Canada hds diately to Ottawa. I joined what was at Soviet Union in May-June 1990 to talk Canadian staff members: visa officers, been acting in a consulting capacity for that time the foreign service of the to Soviet manufacturers, because at this trade officers, consular clerks, myself some of the Eastern European coun­ Immigration Department. In that con­ time, as a result of glasnost and pere- and an administrative officer. All the tries (but not the Soviet Union yet) and nection I served my initial years abroad stroika, it was no longer necessary to support staff will be local, as it is in all we have had parliamentary groups — in Scandinavia, Finland and Italy. I work only through Moscow. You could our posts. The working language of the going to the Soviet Union. A lot de­ served about eight or nine years abroad, actually move down to the factory level. local staff within the consulate will be pends on how much the momentum of came back and held several senior They showed me things they thought Ukrainian. glasnost and perestroika is maintained positions in the Immigration foreign they would be able to sell and when I got and the extent to which the people in the back to Canada I sought to put Soviet Soviet Union appreciate that along with service and then moved to another part Will you have a person responsible of the government — Fitness and manufacturers in touch with Canadian economic freedom you must have importers or manufacturers - difficult for cultural relations in the consulate- political freedom and certainly some Amateur Sport. general? I was their senior advisor for finance work in the sense that nothing happens decentralization. Canada welcomes and very quickly. encourages the atmosphere of reform. and administration and I was there Certainly, in time we may need a during the program's intense growth It was at this time that I was ap­ cultural officer. When I was in Kiev and activity - the Montreal Olympics proached and asked if I would be there were two or three groups in What do you foresee as the biggest in 1968, the Canada Games. In 1977 I interested in Ukraine and the possibili­ Ukraine from Canada and I know that problems coming up in setting up the was invited by the Auditor General of ties of trade. Commerce and trade at the same time there were two or three consulate-general? Canada to join that organization and provide an excellent basis for conti­ Ukrainian groups in Canada! But if we worked there until 1981. nued cultural as well as business con­ are going to try to encourage the There are some practical difficulties. tact. I believe you must have a purpose­ Ukrainians as well as the Canadians to The first problem is to get the consu­ When did your professional interest ful activity; sheer cultural relations, engage in market activities perhaps we late-general up and running. We do not in the Soviet Union begin? although very nice, cannot long survive should leave much of this activity to have an official opening date yet be­ apart from business and the everyday agents who are interested in bringing cause it depends on how quickly we can In 1981 I was asked if I would like to environment. At the best of times purely groups over in both directions. redecorate the building we have been serve abroad again. I said I would serve cultural activities are difficult to sus­ offered. We have to rely, to some extent, Cultural officers do other things, of on the Ukrainian organization with only in one post and that was Moscow. I tain. If they are tied to business, how­ course: book exchanges, academic і soon discovered that, at that time, no ever, there is a better chance of main­ which we deal, an organization under exchanges, and so on. Until we are there the city government which services the one wanted to go there! I served at the taining continuity. and get a handle what is involved we -embassy from 1981 to 1983 as corn- The trade approach affords Cana­ can't say whether we will have a cultural (Continued on page 9) No. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27,1991 -9- reasonably attainable given the premise believe that such a center would provide Nestor Gayowsky... of glasnost and perestroika. Hetman... a way to awaken the national conscious­ (Continued from page 8) (Continued from page 6) ness and dignity of our youth in Ukraine consular corps. Up to now, of course. Just two days articles we bring across the border. - and not only in Ukraine. The other consulates in Kiev are ago Soviet tanks rolled into Lithuania. What does Hetman expect from ^ Second, in order to lay the founda­ mostly from Eastern Europe. How­ Do you think this sudden change of North America? tions for an independent national ever, the Germans have been there for a events is going to affect Canada's efforts economy we needn't wait for a blessing year; the French are just fixing up their in Ukraine? We are expecting to establish many from Moscow in the form of laws about building; they have been living in a hotel business contacts; we would like to have decentralization. for five months. I hear the Americans It is too early to say. There are a lot of partners. It is much wiser to organize alternate are hot on our heels. 1 certainly hope questions that reasonable people have. We could prepare business agree­ small enterprises immediately within that when I return we can move quickly. So far, we are going ahead as planned. I ments with corporations, funds, com­ the framework of the old system - Next, communication is vital to any think it is even more important that we munity organizations. We could esta­ enterprises that would begin to work office abroad. We are concerned about get there quickly so that we have blish joint ventures or lease technical now for Ukraine only. By investing in the quality of communications available another perspective on developing equipment. We could even propose such businesses, the West could support in Kiev - fax machines do not operate events, particularly with regard to those employment in Ukraine for Western the creation of an infrastructure for well; telexes do, but a lot of Canadian in Ukraine. specialists, if they would like to become tomorrow's free economy. And, in firms no longer have them. So we have our full-time or temporary workers, several years, these small independent to think of letters, cable systems and we Are you acquainted with any mem­ consultants or certified representatives businesses can grow into large enter­ are even looking at the question of bers of the National Council (Narodna here in the United States, Canada or prises. satellite communications, having an up- Rada), the so-called opposition in elsewhere. By the way, in order to create a new, and-down link with a satellite. We must Ukraine's Parliament? Of course, we will try to interest more or less serious enterprise in ensure that people can get in touch with sponsors or charitable funds in our Ukraine, right now 510,000 may be us. Yes, I have met Mykhailo Horyn, projects. We expect that our plans and sufficient. But it is expected that very Another problem is personal accom­ Vyacheslav Chornovil and Serhiy Ho- programs will be understood and sup­ soon prices on everything, especially for modation, which is in short supply. lovaty when they came to Ottawa. I also ported by Ukrainian communities. We land and buildings, will be significantly Initially, we will be living in a hotel and met Dmytro Pavlychko in Kiev. will be thankful also to individual increased. after that we will move into four tiny patrons and benefactors. If, even under a democratic system, apartments that are in the consulate. An When you go to Kiev, will you be we still cannot become the masters of official residence is needed. All Cana­ making contact with people like Mr What is the significance of the name our own state, then we can very easily go dian staff will need their own apart­ Pavlychko and Mr. Horyn? "Hetman," and what is its philosophy? from totalitarian slavery to the neo- ments, which we don't have as yet. Mr. We do not suffer from either a mania colonial bondage of economic depen­ (Oleksander) Mosiyuk, the deputy I am sure that I will have an oppor­ of greatness or monarchist tendencies, dency. mayor of Kiev, is aware of the problem. tunity to meet with them, as I will have but right now the word "hetman" is Hetman is one of the examples of We have been met, on all sides, with an opportunity to meet with govern­ perceived very naturally in Ukraine; it is how one, even today, can realize the great courtesy and thoughtfulness. I ment officials and government mi­ one of the symbols of our national principles of economic independence. have a great deal of admiration for the nisters. Again, we are representing statehood. We are not a political or­ By the very fact of its existence and way things are being done there. Ca­ Canada's total interests and it is impor­ ganization, but it was the political idea possibly via its informational/consulta­ nada occupies a very particular place in tant that we have a balanced and that inspired us to create our firm. We tive service it should significantly assist people's minds simply because we have objective view of the events. are convinced that many goals that are Ukrainian businessmen from the West so many Canadians of Ukrainian origin. important for Ukraine may be attained to more wisely invest their capital in My concern is that their expectations If you as consul-general are invited to through non-political methods, and we Ukraine from the point of view of are perhaps greater than our capacity to an event in Kiev sponsored by Rukh, believe that Hetman could help in the private income as well as establishing a meet them. Similarly, many in Canada would you be willing to go? realization of three things. material foundation for both national may think that a consulate can do 9 First: We want to return the hearts democracy and independent economic wonders immediately. Unfortunately, it In general, when you are abroad and of the majority of the people of Ukraine structures. will take time. I think what I would like you are invited by various organiza­ to the heart of Ukraine itself - its ^ Third, one must not discount the to say to both sets of expectations is - tions and associations, you take a look language, culture and history. And possibility that Ukraine, having attain­ "pomalo," slowly. at the circumstances, the nature of the these are not simply nice-sounding ed its national statehood, may not be event and a number of other factors in words. able to sustain it. One of the reasonc for What do you see as the role of the deciding on whether or not you will Let us not forget that one of the better this could be the inadequate education Ukrainian community of Canada in attend. Certainly, anything 1 am invited scenarios for the future calls for the and professional experience of our Ukraine today? to I will be invited in my capacity as holding of a referendum to determine future administrators, businessmen and consul-general because, when you are the fate of our state. We will need not government officials. And where do I think the current role of providing appointed to an official position such as only the hearts, but also the votes, of the representatives of the democratic bloc moral and some material support has this, you lose your own individuality people of Ukraine. And not only the obtain practical instruction and ex­ been hopeful. It has been a generous and personality. You are not a private votes of residents of western Ukraine perience if previously they did not have community, but perhaps a more concert­ person. You are seen as representing and Kiev, but also those in Kharkiv, and the opportunity to direct any govern­ ed effort is needed to produce a greater your government. Donetske, and Crimea, and Odessa. ment bodies? To be sure, the various effect. How can we return these hearts? By recently created business schools, We want to act as a major contact What are you looking forward to utilizing that which has the greatest courses and seminars are very useful, point for all Canadians — not just those most of all? influence on people — more influence but one must admit that their numbers of Ukrainian origin. We would like to than the power of law, a command, or are few and, what is most important, be aware of everything that people wish I am looking forward to seeing the even convictions. I have in mind the they do not make up for the lack of to do, plan todo,because that will allow nature of the renaissance taking place in power of love for one's own culture as experience. A wonderful complement Canadians to call on us for advice and Ukraine today. I have a good knowledge expressed through the magic of the arts to theory in this case could be provided help as we develop, our knowledge. of Ukraine's history, both contempo­ and multiplied by means of mass com­ by new independent enterprises and rary and past. Fortunately, I have a munications. Very often direct propa­ business organizations. The Ukrainian community is, of good grounding in Ukrainian. Whereas ganda does not work because it is The Hetman Ukrainian Cultural course, very pleased that Canada is my speaking is rusty, which I acknow­ perceived as psychological aggression, Center, as one of these organizations, establishing a consulate-general in ledge, I understand the spoken language while a song performed on television in will be pleased to work with the many Kiev, but it is also looking forward to quite well. After six months my spoken a video-clip will succeed. One can cite young activists of the democratic move­ the establishment of an embassy. Is this Ukrainian will be better. This should countless examples, but need we do so ment of Ukraine. And, if someone in the in the cards? allow me to better appreciate and here? Isn't the point obvious? Win United States or Canada would like to understand Ukrainian development. through love — this is what Eastern help train specialists from Ukraine, Embassies are not established by I am looking forward to my stay with philosophy teaches us. Hetman could propose its services in people like myself. It all depends on the immense anticipation. I think I have the Therefore, the foundation of Het- locating the most qualified candidates constitutional arrangements of U- best job in Canada, except that it man's work lies in the creation of a in accordance with jointly prepared kraine, a republic, and the Soviet Union happens to be in Kiev. Ukrainian multi-media center. We tests and requirements. and international law. This is not an easy or a simple decision. administration, according to Mr. Seitz, As an indication of concern about the Helsinki Commission... is the proposal of elevating the Baltic current developments, Assistant Secre­ What is the Canadian government's (Continued from page 3) states to observer status at the sessions tary Seitz stated that two high-ranking position vis-a-vis Ukraine's Declara­ emphasized that the forcible annexa­ of the Conference on Security and officials from the democratically elect­ tion of Sovereignty? tion of the Baltic states by the Soviet Cooperation in Europe. ed Lithuanian and Latvian govern­ Union has never been recognized by the He went on to point out that the U.S. ments will be received at a "very high- My minister has referred to this United States. is closely working with the allies on the level public meeting" by the administra­ declaration of independence as a form The assistant secretary did not pro­ "invocation of the human dimension tion within the next few days. of enhanced autonomy, desired and vide any details on specific programs mechanism," stating that "the use of this Under consideration in the Bush sought by the Ukrainian republic. under review by the administration in instrument can drive home to the Soviet administration is a proposal to send a Owing to international law and the light of the recent Baltic developments. authorities that the actions in the Baltics special high-level delegation to the union constitution, the question suffers However, he noted that "a whole range are a fundamental contradiction of all Baltics to indicate solidarity with the from an absence of clarity. Right now of programs of cooperation with the that CSCE stands for and promises." democratically elected governments. the Canadian government recognizes Soviet Union is under review, including He feels that "leverage with other Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman that a will exists in Ukraine for a programs in the commercial and finan­ governments would cause (the Soviet Hoyer, suggested that such a delegation revision of the present constitutional cial areas." government) to reassess the wisdom of be headed by former Presidents jimmy framework, something which appears Also under consideration by the Bush their course." Carter and Ronald Reagan. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 No. 4 St. John's School continues tradition of carolling by Olenka Yurchuk choir), and Natalia Kudryk (kindergar­ ten). They were accompanied on the NEWARK, N.J. - For Ukrainians, piano by Taissa Bohdanska and Lydia Christmas recalls images of a colorfully Matkiwsky. Ms. Wolansky also sang tiled kitchen with a "didukh" in the some of the solo parts. corner. Tradition instructs us to set the table with hay under the tablecloth, but The program included international where does one get hay in a large city in carols - American, Canadian, French December or January? - and 12 traditional and regional We cook 12 traditional dishes which Ukrainian koliady and shchedrivky. are a challenge to consume at one sitting The carols were intertwined with reci­ — even for the heartiest eater. And, in tations, "vinshuvannia" (extending best all the Christmases of my life, I have wishes), and a "vertep" with students known only one mother who allowed prepared by Maria Robak and Vera the observance of the age-old custom of Kowblansky. throwing "kutia" up to the ceiling. (It The joyous voices of the children was never repeated.) festively attired as angels, Christmas One tradition that can easily be trees and "vertep" characters were adapted to modern times is the singing exuberant proof that the Ukrainian of carols. Although it is virtually tradition of carolling is alive and well at impossible for carollers to visit all their St. John's. friends and neighbors in the traditional Pre-recorded audio cassettes of the way, the message that each carol pro­ concert repertoire were available for claims is timeless and just as relevant purchase after the performance. This today as it has been throughout the made it possible to preserve the newly centuries. acquired Christmas spirit and to share it For the students of St. John the with those who could not attend the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School, concert. carolling will always be an integral part We are fortunate to be able to take of their childhood Christmas memories. advantage of modern technology in Initiated by the school's principal, order to observe ancient tradition. The Sister Maria Rozmarynowycz, the recording of the St. John's School children have spent five consecutive Christmas Concert and other such Decembers in joyous Christmas sing­ tapings are our modern-day version of ing. the carollers that once roamed the On Sunday, December 16, 1990, St. streets with their colorful "zvizda." John's presented its annual Christmas We can listen to them at home, in our carol concert in the parish church. cars, or anywhere, and sing along and The students were directed by three be reminded that indeed and again teachers: Zirka Bereza (upper class "Nova Radist Stala" ("A New Joy Has Some of the pupils of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic choir), Maria Wolansky (lower class Occurred"). School during their ^^ annual Christmas carol concert. Aggression... St. George students celebrate Christmas (Continued from page 7) of these things oppose our fundamen­ tal Christian belief in the right to a dignified, peaceful, and free existence of all humankind. It is God Who is the source of our freedom and our human dignities; it is God who is the source of life. We must now turn to Him, and ask that He guide the hearts and minds of the civil and military authorities in­ volved in the Persian Gulf conflict, and lead the world back to peace. Let us turn then, with one voice, to our Lord and Savior, the King of Kings, the Prince of Peace, and pray for an end to the war which the world now finds itself involved in. May His selfless love and personal humility inspire our leaders to reach out to each other for peace, casting aside national St. George Ukrainian Catholic School in New York City presented its annual Christmas concert recently. The pride and personal ego. And may it be program included kindergarteners and first grade students, led by Mrs. E. Wacyk, performing "A Friendly His Kingdom, a Kingdom of peace, Fable" students of grades 2,3 and 4, directed by Mrs. L. Andrusyszyn, presenting a Christmas skit (as seen in love and the respect for human rights the photo above); and a choir composed of students from grades 5-8 singing carols under the direction of and Vfienities, that embraces the coun­ Jerry Halatyn. tries of the Middle East, and reaches out to ail the world. tWasyly Folkdance choreographer receives Pennsylvania arts grant Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropo­ PITTSBURGH - Luba Hlutkow- States with her parents, Michael and litan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church festivals throughout the country. It also sky, Ukrainian dance choreographer Gisela Baran, after World War II. She performed at the World's Fair in Knox- of Canada and founder and director of Poltava has had an interest in dance since ville, Tenn. in 1982. Ukrainian' Dance Company of Pitts­ childhood and has done much research The bulk of the company's repertoire January 17, 1991. burgh, has been awarded a Pennsylva­ in the area. The Metropolitan Cathedral of the is Mrs. Hlutkowsky's choreography. In nia Council for the Arts grant of S5,000 In 1963, Mrs. Hlutkowsky formed Holy Trinity, Winnipeg, Manitoba. recent years, Mrs. Hlutkowsky has for dance/ choreography. the dance ensemble Molod Ukrainy in worked with choreographers from The grant was awarded for a planned Pittsburgh. That ensemble evolved into Ukraine to adapt their works to Pol­ children's dance based on the Ukrainian the current Poltava Ukrainian Dance tava. folk tale "Podolanochka." The piece Company which has traveled through­ A resident of Carnegie where she lives will first be performed at the 1991 out the United States and Canada and with her husband, Peter, Mrs. Hlut­ Pittsburgh Folk Festival by the students was featured in the "You've Got a kowsky belongs to Holy Trinity Ukrai­ of Ridna Shkola of Pittsburgh. It will Friend in Pennsylvania" advertising nian Catholic Church. She is also a later be incorporated into the perma­ campaign. member of the board of directors of nent repertoire of Poltava Ukrainian An estimated 400 dancers have be­ Ridna Shkola of Pittsburgh, the Ukrai­ Dance Company. longed to Poltava in the 27 years of its nian National Women's League of existence. The company has represent­ America and the Diocesan Resource Mrs. Hlutkowsky is a native of ed Ukrainians at the annual Pittsburgh Committee of the Ukrainian Catholic Ukraine who immigrated to the United Folk Festival as well as at various ethnic Diocese of St. Josaphat in Parma. ' No. 4 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 11

without their participation." right of the peoples of Crimea to mographics: "Let's not forget that as The other side... It is worth noting that the Organiza­ resurrect their state formation as a soon as Ukraine raises the question of (Continued from page 1) tion of the Crimean Tatar Movement subject of the USSR and signatory to the Russian language, the interests of gather momentum one year ago, when (OKND), headed by Mustafa Dzhe- the union treaty. many people are immediately affected. Ukrainian became the official state milev, enjoys good relations with R nkh Supreme Soviet Chairman Leonid All told, 15 million Russians live in language of the republic/The new Ukraine's foremost independence move­ Kravchuk, who was invited to the Ukraine: tie entire Donbas is Russian, language legislation provoked fears ment. Mr. Dzemilev has voiced opposi­ session, did not deny that the inhabi­ Kharkiv is Russian,, and 66 percent of among the Russian-speaking majority tion to Crimea's separation from U- tants of Crimea had the right to conduct Crimea is Russian." of forced Ukrainianization. kraine and Rukh spokesmen, in turn, a referendum and determine the fate of Worse still, the radicalization of have been highly supportive of the the oblast, though he warned against Dangerous liaisons Rukh - whose leaders openly pro­ Crimean Tatar cause. The entente has allowing Crimea to become an inter- nounced for national independence raised further anxieties among oblast ethnic battleground in the manner of It is striking that neither Mr. Krav­ soon after winning numerous seats in officials over the course of events if Moldavia or Nagorno-Karabakh. Sig­ chuk nor any other high-ranking re­ last spring's elections to the republican Ukraine should break from the USSR. nificantly, Mr. Kravchuk opened the publican official troubled the Crimeans Supreme Soviet - raised the further As depicted by Party Secretary Grach door to a federal structure for Ukraine with objections to the unconstitutiona- unacceptable prospect of Ukraine's in statements to Komsomolskaya by stating "there was no doubt in his lity of the referendum and the invali­ eventual secession from the USSR. Pravda, "Rukh is actively supporting mind" that Crimea should again have dity of its eventual results. the OKND, and calling for Crimea to autonomous republic status. But, he But if many Russian Crimeans ge­ continued, if the council was looking for Instead, it was left to writers' groups remain in Ukraine. And then... together in Kiev to draw up a statement, pub­ nuinely perceived and objected to en­ we'll kick out the fSovietJ Union, and to encouragement to secede from the croaching Ukrainian nationalism, republic, it had invited the wrong man. lished November.22, 1990, in Litera- settle accounts we, Rukh, will give you turna Ukraina, in protest to "the Communist Party authorities in the back Crimea as a national republic." oblast did not seek to disguise the fact unconstitutional and anti-Ukrainian The view from Moscow campaign" behind the drive to restore that they alone instigated the drive for The union treaty Crimean autonomy. The movement has Crimea's former autonomy, citing the As he left Symferopil, Mr. Krav­ relevant paragraphs of the republican been spearheaded by Nikolai Bagrov, chuk may have been well aware of how who is both party first secretary in Rukh's influence in Crimea Oblast and USSR constitutions. nonetheless appears to be minimal. little he could do to resolve the Crimean Crimea and chairman of the oblast issue with more diplomacy: the deputies The failure of the state authorities to council, and L.l. Grach, who performs Local party authorities, though on permanent guard against pro-Ukrai­ had made up their minds to hold the do the same, and to seek negotiations the triple functions of second secretary, referendum as soon as it could be or­ with the oblast on legal means to change head of the executive committee's nian activities in their area, have lately focused their outrage on events in the ganized. its status, may spell trouble when or if a permanent inter-ethnic commission, Greater diplomatic success came days voluntaristic Crimean ASSR is ready to and chairman of the organizing com­ Supreme Soviet in Kiev. The Declaration of State Sovereignty later, however, when he and Boris sign the union treaty and the rest of mittee to resurrect the Crimean ASSR. Yeltsin signed a historic Russian- Ukraine is not. They forced a public debate last year was followed, in October, by the so- called "15 days that shook Ukraine," Ukrainian agreement to establish rela­ Developments in Crimea have not over several alternatives, including tions between the two sides on the basis taken place in isolation. Right-wing whether Crimea should be a union when student protests and hunger strikers forced the resignation of Prime of their mutually recognized sove­ Communist strategists are behind the republic, remain in Ukraine, or join the reignty. Point 6 of the agreement recent formation of a shadowy "Novaya Russian Federation. Minister Vitaliy Masol and extracted significant concessions from the Parlia­ pledged the signatories not to violate Rossiya" organizing committee that is As some observers have charged, the ment. Chief among those concessions each other's territorial integrity. seeking to establish an independent authorities' campaign became so all- was the assurance that the republic Mr. Yeltsin knew of developments in republic composed of heavilyRussified encompassing that the issue of the would not sign the union treaty until Crimea. He spoke about the situation Kherson, Mykolayiv and Odessa ob- Crimean Tatars, the instruction of the after the adoption of a new Ukrainian with Soviet President Mikhail Gorba­ lasts. Additionally, late last year the Crimean nuclear power plant, and acute Constitution and a promise to study the chev in mid-November, and soon after party instigated the launching of an ecological problems were shoved to the question of nationalizing property of returning from Kiev he fielded ques­ Interfront in the Donbas. That con­ back burner. the Communist; Party of the Soviet tions in the RSFSR Supreme Soviet stellation would, in principle, create an Union. about his attitude to separatist strivings arc of regions loyal to Moscow stretch­ Reunification with Russia ing from the self-proclaimed Dnister Both points incensed Crimea's de­ there. Mr. Yeltsin's position was that the issue was a matter for the people of Moldavian SSR to the Crimean penin­ The adoption of Ukraine's Declara­ puties in the Supreme Soviet (for one sula. thing, the party has many valuable Crimea and the Ukrainian Supreme tion of State Sovereignty on July 16, Soviet to decide, an attitude that Mr. Furthermore, the one-year-old Union 1990, brought the Crimean autonomy holdings in the resort region), and it is they who reportedly voiced the loudest Gorbachev, too, apparently shared of Workers in Ukraine, another inven­ drive to a fever pitch. The July 18 issue (though the Soviet president has been tory of party officials, signed a joint of Krymskaya Pravda published an demands to use the forces of law and order against the students. none too willing to stress that principle appeal in December with Estonia's appeal to make Crimea "a Russian in the Baltic republics). Interfront calling on the country's oblast," and some accounts say that On October 18, Krymskaya Pravda published a militant commentary lam­ But it must be borne in mind that on leadership to stabilize the situation in officials made a concentrated effort to other occasions, Mr. Gorbachev has the USSR. These actions demonstrate whip up "chauvinist hysteria." Denun­ basting the Ukrainian Parliament for "compromising itself in the eyes of the shown a Russocentric susceptibility to that there are forces in Ukraine that ciations of the Ukrainian government the concerns of ethnic Russian and wish to ape the tactics of pro-unionist and "nationalist extremists" became population" and for giving in to "na- tionalistically minded students...and Russian-speaking areas in the nationa­ elements in the Baltic and Moldavian regular fare in the local press, which is lity republics. Speaking in Lithuania republics. The events of recent days in still under the party's tight control. (One other national extremists" on the ques­ tion of the union treaty. one year ago, he gave an astonishly Vilnius and Riga, however, show that commentator also accused Pamiat of inaccurate overview of Ukrainian de­ can be a ticket to tragedy. contributing to the mood.) "But the crowd," it continued, "is not In August, a little-known people's the multinational people of Ukraine, deputy of the RSFSR, Leningrad's who were not asked for their opinion. RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN Vladimir Serdiukov, received red carpet And, of course, that decision will call treatment when he toured Crimea to forth a sharp negative reaction from the YOUR FUTURE! agitate for the peninsula's secession to absolute majority of inhabitants of Russia. In contrast, a group of Ukrai­ Crimea, which was given to Ukraine 36 SENSIBLE PERSONS LIKE YOU SHOULD TAKE STEPS TO ASSURE FUTURE INCOME nian people's deputies who went to years ago in honor of the 300th annk Yalta at that same time were given the versary of reunification with Russia. YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY COUNT ON severe cold shoulder by local official­ Back then, they didn't ask if we wanted AND REPUCE THE EARNINGS YOU HAD WHILE BEING EMPLOYED. dom. to separate from Russia, nor today if we It is indeed no secret that the ultimate want to separate from the Soviet CALL OR WRITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON goals of many, if not most, of the oblast Union," UNA FLEXIBLE PREMIUM ANNUITY authorities behind the bid for autonomy An oblast party committee confe­ 0 is to rejoin Russia. The propaganda rence at the end of October 1990 called PAYING PRESENTLY 8Vi Zo TAX-DEFERRED INTEREST. they have directed at Kiev suggests they for a referendum to decide the status of have come to regard Ukraine increa­ Crimea. The go-ahead for the referen­ To: Ukrainian National Association, Inc. singly as an untrustworthy foreign dum was given November 12 at an P.O. Box 17A, Jersey City, NJ. 07303 Ш (201) 451-2200 power. extraordinary session of the oblast I would like to know more about: In September, the first logical step in council in Symferopil, with little regard D UNA FLEXIBLE ANNUITY the direction of separation was taken at for the constitutionality or legitimacy of a session of the oblast soviet, which the step. In the estimation of the D I am not a member, but would be interested in U.N.A. insurance; deplored, in appropriate anti-Stalinist deputies, the procedure was superior to D For myself П For my family terms, the downgrading of the autono­ the way in which Russian speakers in D I would also like information about , mous republic in 1945 to an oblast. Moldavia had boldly declared the Crimean Tatars, however, were under formation of the Dnister SSR and no illusions about the meaning of the would, they argued, provide irrefutable Name ruling. Their struggle to restore the evidence of the desire of most Crimeans Street or P.O. Box status quo ante had effectively been to re-establish their autonomy. hijacked by party officials, who appa­ Accordingly, but in the conspicuous City State/Province Zip/postal code . rently had little intention of letting the absence of any Crimean Tatar represen­ Home Phone: ( ) Office Phone ( ) Crimean Tatars in on the deal. As tatives, the council approved a declara­ Literaturnaya Gazeta wrote, "the future tion nullifying the abolition of the My Age: Spouse's Age: Children's Ages: of the deported nation is being decided Crimean ASSR and proclaiming the 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNL No. 4

She was bedridden for 29 years, but this In addition to the City Hall program, Chomyn Kuruc... is no way diminished her artistic abili­ Philadelphia... an all-night vigil and concluding cere­ ties or her concern for the Ukrainian monies at Independence Hall in Phila­ (Continued from page 4) people. (Continued from page 4) delphia had originally been planned as part of the Solidarity Day observance. escaped to Germany. In the German Throughout her years of confine­ advised that he had taken the liberty of displaced persons camp,-she ^as be­ ^ contacting appropriate Soviet authori­ In fact, Yuriy Nakonechny of the ment, she remained an active partici­ Ukrainian American Youth Associa­ friended by an American officer, Ste­ pant in the Ukrainian community, ties to express his concern about the situa­ phen Skubik, who had been reared in an tion and to warn\ that a decline in the tion (SUM-A) had organized a sizable serving as an artistic consultant. Her contingent of Plast and SUM-A mem­ orphanage run by the Sisters of St. Basil wisdom, wit and knowledge contri­ status of human rights in the USSR the Great. Through his efforts and the would result in a severe setback in U.S.­ bers to participate in the vigil. How­ buted to the many cultural and social ever, due to snow, sleet and freezing efforts of her cousin, the Rev. Ortynsky organizations she founded. Soviet relations. of Olyphant, Pa., Mrs. Chomyn and her Philadelphia Councilman Thatcher rain, these events, including the closing ceremony, were cancelled. daughter arrived at the Motherhouse of While bedridden, she completed Longstreth followed with brief remarks. the Sisters in Fox Chase (Philadelphia) detailed miniature scenes of Ukrainian Mr. Longstreth noted that he had first In a related development, a large in 1946. life, which were on display in libraries, accidently stumbled into a Solidarity group of Delaware Valley Ukrainians She taught fine arts at St. Basil schools and organizations sponsored by Day observance in the late 1970s and responded to a plea from the Lithua­ Academy, and then in 1947, when the Ukrainian National Women's that he had been "so devastated" by nian community, and participated in a Manor Junior College was founded by League of America of which she re­ what he had heard that he made a point demonstration protesting the crack­ the Sisters of St. Basil,.in Jenkintown, mained an active member. She also of attending annually. After urging down in Vilnius. The demonstration Pa., she was named artist-in-residence. hand-embroidered a wedding gown for those assembled to do everything pos­ was held on Sunday, January 13, in There she designed and decorated many her niece, and completed her own sible to speed up Ukrainian indepen­ front of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. of the beautiful handmade furniture funeral gown. dence, Mr. Longstreth presented a Because it was in response to late- citation issued by Philadelphia's City breaking and ongoing developments, it and artifacts that are part of the on- She is survived by her daughter, campus Ukrainian Heritage Studies Council commemorating Solidarity was organized through a telephone Christine Chomyn Izak, and her son-in- Day. The citation was sponsored by chain, which in a matter of hours, Center. law, George Izak, with whom she In 1950, she opened her own studio in Councilwoman Joan Krajewski. brought out approximately 300 people, resided, a granddaughter, Kristine, and The featured speaker was Jerome J. including many Ukrainians who carried the Logan section of Philadelphia, near a grandson, John, all of Warminster. other Ukrainian immigrants who had Shestack, former U.S. ambassador to blue and yellow flags. come to the United States after the war. Also surviving are a sister, Olga the United Nations High Commission In the Ukrainian community, she again Mychaluk of Warminster, and four on Human Rights, as well as president began her social work and was one of nieces, Maria Krawchyn of Chicago, of the International Human Rights Rev. Melnyk... Irene Maday. of Philadelphia, Natalie League, a member of the board of the founders of the Ukrainian Self- (Continued from page 4) Reliance, and started kindergartens or Hewko of Clarkston, Mich., Areta governors of the American Bar Associa­ day-care centers for children through­ Maria Wowk of Warminster; and six tion and president of the International Mr. Boluch, a Boston trial attorney, out the city. nephews, Ihor Chyzowych of Rydal, Bar Association. noted the rise in nationalism in Ukraine Pa., Eugene Chyzowych of South In his speech, Mr. Shestack recalled since it declared its sovereignty on July She also founded the local Plast, a Orange, N.J., Walter Chyzowych of the struggle for human rights in Ukraine 16, 1990. As an example, he cited the scouting-type organization for boys and King of Prussia, Pa., Ihor Lenicky of during the last 15 years, and noted that fact that though the Ukrainian blue and girls of Ukrainian heritage, and was Kentucky, Peter Mychaluk of Pt. Plea­ finally, in the last year, hope had grown yellow national flag is not officially active in Ukrainian women's organiza­ sant, Pa., and Dr. Paul Mychaluk of so that perhaps, for the first time, recognized, more banners are now tions. Haverford, Pa. Solidarity Day could have been an appearing in cities and towns across the In 1951, she married Steven Kuruc opportunity to celebrate Ukrainian country. and moved to Miami, where she opened A liturgy of Christian burial was held independence rather than an occasion "The government can now do nothing her own art studio. In the early 1960s Monday, December 24, at St. Anne's for drawing attention to trampled Ukrainian Catholic Church, Easton to stop it," Mr. Boluch said. she was afflicted with rheumatoid human rights. Mr. Michajliw said that while the arthritis and was confined to her bed. Road, Warrington, Pa., with interment In light of the Khmara case and the at St. Vladimir's Cemetery, Scranton, Pa. demise of Communist rule is being threat posed by the paratroopers, Mr. hailed by Ukrainian citizens, years of In lieu of. flowers, the family would Shestack wondered, however, what the Soviet malfeasance in general, and the appreciate memorial donations to the future would hold. Nonetheless, he ChornobyFnucfe^r^disasteriri particu­ Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center at urged Ukrainians to "keep the faith," lar, have contaminated soil and water Manor Junior College, in Jenkintown, and to pressure the American govern­ there and stripped the country of its Pa., or the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance ment to continue pushing Soviet autho­ natural resources. "And the rate of birth Ensemble Costume Fund, 700 Cedar rities. defects and miscarriages has increased Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Ukrainian cellist Laryssa Bayromova greatly," he added. appeared next on the program. Ms. Mr. Charyna, 76, credited Massdiu- Bayromova, who is a laureate of the setts legislators for adding the Ukrai­ a e.smal Ьсо, Soviet Union and winner of Ukraine's nian famine of 1932-1933 to the list of prestigious Lysenko Award, played two atrocities that were recalled during a appropriately somber etudes. ("ординський, Пастушенко special ceremony at the State House to The program was concluded by Ms. recall victims of holocausts. Several Смаль Mazurkevich who informed the as­ million Ukrainians died from starvation sembled that petitions containing hun­ during the famine, which was enforced Insurance - Real Estate dreds of signatures in defense of by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Recog­ Residential ж Commercial ш Industrial People's Deputy Khmara, which had nition of this tragedy is significant to the Investment been collected in Philadelphia, had been 6,000 people of Ukrainian ancestry who Join the many people Auto m Life ж Bonds faxed to Mykhailo Horyn in Ukraine. reside in the Boston area, Mr. Chary na who agree not to In a conversation with Ms. Mazurke­ drink alcoholic said. 1733 Springfield Avenue vich, last week, Mr. Horyn had thanked The University of Massachusetts owns beverages...and to Philadelphians for their efforts and drive everyone in their Maplewood, N.J. C7040 flags from 45 countries and posts them group home safely. (201) 761-7500 urged continued pressure on behalf of at the Harbor Campus during convoca­ FAX: (201) 7614918 Khmara. tion and commencement exercises, holidays and other special events. The flags are prominently positioned along The Ukrainian Music Institute Join the UNA the sidewalks that line the university's New York Branch main access road. inaugurates Ukrainian American Sports Federation UNESCO's YEAR of USA and Canada OF MYKOLA LYSENKO invites you and your club to their with a CONCERT by ANNUAL SKI RACES LILEA WOLANSKA FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS OF УСЦАК (Soprano - Edmonton, Canada) to be held on February 23, 1991, 9 a.m. DR. TARAS FILENKO at Song Mountain, Tully, N.Y. Ж Awards ceremony, banquet and dance at 7 p.m. (Piano — Kiev Conservatory of Music) at Days Inn North, 400 7th North Street, Syracuse, N.Y. 13212 in a program of works Ш For reservations call 1-800-325-2525 or 1-315-451-1511 by LYSENKO AND HIS MUSICAL HEIRS Ж Rooms: 545 per night (twin beds). Mentic і Ukrainian Ski Club. Sunday, February 3, 1991, 2:30 p.m. Ж For additional information and to register co. 'act: Ukrainian National Home, 140 Second Avenue, New York, N.Y. Mr. Zenko Kassaraba, 1 Crestwood Lane, Peabody, MA. 01960 Admission: Я0.00. Senior citizens A students: S6.00 (508) 322-3784, evenings - (617) 594-5743, days No. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1991 13

because one cannot restore in a month longing for the fatherland, regardless of to understand this. If someone does Ukrainian-Jewish... or two or in a year that which was where one lives, is present in everyone. that, presumably there is a very impor­ destroyed over the decades. This nostalgia is not related to some tant reason for it. The motivation here is (Continued from page 2) We are planning to call a session of kind of practical matters; it is nostalgia a social one; it is not a question of you describe briefly the council's activi­ the Council of Nationalities shortly and for the land where you were born. individuals. And if one understands ties. bring in new people who will be chosen Regardless of where one lives — the this, only then will well-being, happi­ by the national societies themselves. United States, Israel, or Australia — if ness, and independence for all return to You are right. Things were bad not The regional organizations of Rukh are one was born in Ukraine one is tied to it. our land. only for the Jews, but for everyone - helping us a great deal with this as are And regardless of what these people Ukrainians, Russians, Hungarians, the various national societies. But I here say — i.e., that those who are We hope that you personally and Poles - for everyone who had some cannot tell you that everyone is coming leaving, well, let them leave, they are not your societytwill be successful in your kind of national consciousness. If an to us and that all the national societies citizens, that's not so. work. Thank you. individual went outside the boundaries are ready to fearlessly carry on with this of the norm and wanted to live accord­ One must understand why the Ger­ Thank you. I would very much want work. this to be so. ing to one's principles, it was impos­ mans are leaving, why the Tatars cannot Unfortunately, many of the national sible. live in Crimea, why the Jews are leaving. societies have taken a wait-and-see 1. According to Religiya v SSSR, 1990, Today,the Council of Nationalities is First one must answer the question as to attitude, wondering if Rukh will exist at No. 11, p. 8, there are currently 19 function­ a very important structure. The point is why these people are doing this. Why do all. People are still afraid in spite of five ing synagogues in Ukraine. to revive, above all, the national con­ they abandon everything? Everything, 2. See also Mikhail Kalnitskiy, "Sina- years of perebudova. The fear still sciousness of all people, so that they will their jobs, friends, and property. They gogy Kieva," Vozrozhdenie, No. 9, Novem­ hangs over them; they are afraid to not be afraid to say that they are abandon everything and leave. One has ber 1990, p. 3. speak out and make decisions that German, Hungarian, Polish, Jewish, or could later have a boomerang effect. Tatar, so that they will have the possibi­ Still, we hope that this land, this lity of maintaining their traditions and TO ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 171 OF UNA country of our birth, where very many culture and live according to the laws of IN JERSEY CITY, NJ. generations of our ancestors are buried, their fathers and grandfathers. If one Starting Feb. 1, 1991, the duties of the Secretary of branch 171 will be the native land for all. As I respects one's own culture one cannot will be taken over by; but respect the cultures of other peoples. mentioned, I was recently in Israel, and These things are interrelated. I want to tell you that talking and Genevieve Kufta meeting with people who left here 20 But we are confronted with the 572 Ave. A, Bayonne, NJ. 07002 years ago one sees how positively they problem of fear; people are afraid to get Tel.: (201)436-7005 speak of their native land. They would involved. We have many national All insurance premiums and matters pertaining to your policies should be like to visit and see the people. This societies: Czechoslovak, Polish, Arme­ addressed to the new Secretary. nian, the Turkic-speaking peoples, not to mention the Jews and others. But UKRAINIAN almost all of them are split into two or three societies, each of which does its TYPEWRITERS own thing. also other languages complete LOOKING FOR A SLAVIC OLD AGE HOME? line of office machines A Rukh would like to unify all the equipment. 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Other leaders who greeted the as­ Ukrainian... sembled thousands included Oleksander (Continued from page 1) Mosiyuk, deputy mayor of Kiev - PREVIEW OF EVENTS glorious history — began with an it was the Kiev City Council that funded January 27 perform at a fund-raising banquet at the ecumenical moleben served by the the day's events, including banners and Ukrainian Cultural Center at 2:30 p.m. clergy of the Ukrainian Autocephalous posters announcing the anniversary of UNIONDALE, N.Y.: The Nassau The concert will be the first in a series of Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic Ukraine's unity. Myroslav Popovych, County Branch of the Ukrainian Con­ programs and performances aimed pri­ Churches. leader of the Party of Democratic gress Committee of America invites the marily at raising funds for the bandurists' After the religious service, 01ek- Rebirth, Dr. Yuriy Scherbak of the community to a concert commemorating historical tour of Ukraine this coming sander Lavrynovych, vice-chairman of Green Party of Ukraine and Leontiy the anniversary of Ukraine's indepen­ June. To obtain further information Rukh, the Popular Movement of U- Sanduliak, a USSR deputy and aGreen dence at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catho­ about this event, call (313) 891-8358. lic Parish Center, 226 Uniondale Ave., kraine, opened the meeting, asking for a activist, also spoke. Long Island, beginning at 3 p.m. moment of silence for all who have died On the makeshift stage stood two in the name of freedom, from Baku to people, dressed in uniforms of UNR February 3 Vilnius. Dozens of blue and yellow soldiers, holding a placard which called February 2 Ukrainian national flags and a few for "Freedom for Stepan Khmara,"the KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Lithuanian flags brought by the at­ Ukrainian parliamentarian being held NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific American Veterans national headquar­ Society invites the community to a tendees were bowed in tribute to those in Lukianivka Prison on criminal ters will hold a POW-MIA flag raising heroes. charges, among them assault. lecture by Prof. Viktor Ivanenko, depart­ ceremony at the Ukrainian National ment-head at the Institute of Cybernetics Association resort, Soyuzivka, on The crowds brought home-made After the meeting ended, hundreds of in Kiev and professor at the Kiev Poly- Foordemore Road, at 9:30 a.m., in placards which condemned the violence participants made their^way to the technical Institute. Prof. Ivanenko will memory of Petty Officer Daniel Lupat- in the Baltic states, spoke out against Teachers' Bulding, at one time the speak on "The Status of Ukrainian sky who died in the Persian Gulf. A the union treaty and called for a truly headquarters of the Ukrainian Central Scholarship Today and Prognosis for the prayer vigil for U.S. troops in Operation free and sovereign Ukraine. Mr. Lavry­ Rada, to lay wreaths of flowers. From Future." The event begins at 5 p.m. at 63 Desert Storm will also be held. The Fourth Ave., between Ninth and 10th novych continued the day's agenda by there, the delegation walked to the public is invited to attend. For more reading the historic Act of Union of monument of Taras Shevchenko, U- streets. Please call (212) 254-5130 for information call Andrew Keybida, (201) more information. January 22, 1919, that proclaimed the kraine's national bard. 762-2827. union of the Ukrainian National Re­ A group of about 200 people from February 3 public with the Western Ukrainian various organizations boarded char­ National Republic, thus uniting all tered buses and rode to the Baikiv NEW YORK: The New York branch of February 8 - March 14 Ukrainian lands, east and west. Cemetery to lay wreaths of flowers on the Ukrainian Music Institute will in­ "Our only salvation today is an the graves of prominent Ukrainians, augurate UNESCO's Year of Mykola independent and democratic Ukraine," among them Ukrainian historical UNR Lysenko, commemorating the 150th WASHINGTON: A photographic exhi­ anniversary of his birth, with a concert by bit and film of gypsy life by Ukrainian said Mr. Pavlychko, chairman of the President Mykhailo Hrushevsky, U- performing artists Lilea Wolanska, American Photographer Lydia Mychaj- Foreign Affairs Committee of the krainian poetess Lesia Ukrainka, as soprano, of Edmonton, and Dr. Taras luk Suchy of Rochester, N.Y., and Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR. well as the political prisoners who died Filenko, piano, of the Kiev Conservatory Czecho-Siovak cinematographer Miso As the first speaker, Mr. Pavlychko set in the notorious Perm camps, Vasyl of Music, in a program of vocal and Suchy will be held at the Washington the tone for the two-hour meeting, Stus, Oleksa Tykhy and Yuriy Lytvyn. Project for the Arts, 400 Seventh St. piano miniatures by Lysenko and his calling for unity among all the residents The groups also visited the grave of N.W. The exhibit explores the daily lives musical heirs. The event will take place at of Ukraine. He continued that the human rights activist Oksana Meshko, the Ukrainian National Home, 140 of eastern Slovakia's half-million gypsy population. The film "I Came Up a Long ruling party, the Communist Party, is a co-founder of the Ukrainian Helsinki Second Ave., beginning at 2:30 p.m. doing everything in its power to restore Group. Ms. Meshko, died on January Admission is S10 for adults and S6 for Road" was awarded "Best Documen­ senior citizens and students. tary" at the Film Festival Cadca, Cze- the terror of Stalinism for a few years in 2 at the age of 85. Her son, Oles cho-Slovakia, in 1988. An opening recep­ order to run today's democratic parties Serhiyenko, part of the delegation to tion will be held on February 8, at 6 p.m. into an early grave. "But," he added, "it the cemetery, spoke to the assembled WARREN, Mich.: The Ukrainian Ban- at the WPA. For more information call does not have the power to stop turning about his mother and her committment durist Chorus of North America will (202) 347-4813. the wheels of history, to destroy the to human rights. ideals of our state, our democracy and At some graves, representatives of justice." various organizations sang the Ukrai­ Demjanjuk... Mr. Horyn, who along with Deputies nian national anthem and "Oy u Luzi Ukraine's... Larysa Skoryk and Yaroslav Kendzior Chervona Kalyna." (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 3) had just returned from Vilnius, spoke of A jubilant concert organized by national holiday and the Feast new evidence up until the court's actual the heroic Baits who barricaded the Rukh and held at the Ukraine Palace of of the Epiphany in Lutske, in Volyn decision in Mr. Demjanjuk's appeal of entrance to Lithuania's Parliament Culture featured the talents of U- Oblast. his 1988 death sentence. during this past week of terror. He told kraine's most popular singers and Commemorations were held on the masses that everyone who has ensembles, including Mariyka Bur- "We feel frustrated, we don't have observed the events firsthand in Lithua­ maka, Nina Matvienko, Oleh Pavly- Sunday, January 20, in various much time," said Mr. Dobrowolsky, villages throughout Volyn Oblast nia knows that to a great extent, the shyn, Dmytro Hnatiuk, the Yavir who hopes that the congressional dele­ Ensemble, the Yashchenko Choir and and in other smaller towns around fate of Ukraine is also being decided gation will also be able to interview Homin, who offered their services free Ukraine, such as Novomoskovske during this period. survivors of Treblinka and/or people of charge. and Verkhniodniprovske in Dnipro- "History once again has granted us a who knew Marchenko. The delegation The day's celebrations ended with the petrovske Oblast, as well as Boryspil, brief period of time; we don't have hope to travel to eastern Ukraine, to concert crowd — a capacity audience of Kiev Oblast. decades, we have years - maybe only Dnipropetrovske, where Ivan Mar­ 3,750 - joining all the performers in According to Respublika, the months - to land on our feet," he said. chenko is thought to have lived. singing Ukraine's national anthem. major Ukrainian cities where cele­ He outlined three trSaits citizens of brations took place included Dni- The delegation also reported that Ukraine should cultivate to achieve the propetrovske, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, Soviet Procurator General Nikolay goal of an independent Ukraine. These Pope recognizes... Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Vinnytsia Trubin never responded to Rep. Trafi- include initiative and participation (Continued from page 3) and Mykolayiv. cant's request in mid-December to among the people, especially in the auxiliary of the bishop of Mukachevo- January 22 was celebrated offi­ allow his staffers to examine these docu­ villages and among the factory workers; Uzhhorod. cially in many western Ukrainian ments. sacrifice and endurance, learning to live b. For the Church of the Latin rite cities, including Ivano-Frankivske Also participating in the press confe­ through hard times, understanding that His Holiness has nominated: and Ternopil, which declared it a day rence was Myroslaw Smorodsky, presi­ nothing is gained without hard work ^ 1. Archbishop of Lviv of the Latins off from work for residents. dent of the Ukrainian American Bar and that freedom will not be handed to (Latin rite Catholics), His Excellency Also on January 22, a small group Association, who expressed his associa­ Ukraine on a silver platter; and coope­ Archbishop Marian Jaworski, trans­ of activists from local branches of tion's support of the Demjanjuk de­ ration and tolerance toward others, ferred from the titular eparchy of Rukh, the. Popular Movement oi fense, stating that justice must be served developing an understanding between Lambesi. Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Lan­ and that the defense must have equal all peoples, striving toward unity. ^ 2. Bishop of Zhytomyr, the Rev. guage Society gathered in the city access to all materials regarding Mar­ "We must tell ourselves: the fate of Jan Purwinski, pastor of the Cathedral center of Nykopil, Dnipropetrovske chenko so that the rule of law is pre­ my nation lies on my shoulders, if I of Zhytomyr. Oblast, to light candles in memory of served. don't get the work done, no one will do ^ 3. Bishop of Kamieniec, the Rev. those who died fighting for Ukraine's In conclusion, the members of the it for me," Mr. Horyn told the crowds, Jan Olszanski, pastor of Manikovcy. freedom. delegation thanked all who assisted who responded with shouts of "Slava, ^ 4. Auxiliary to the archbishop of them in making their fact-finding slava!" (Glory, glory). Lviv of the Latins, for the territory mission possible, including Rukh, and Other speakers, such as Mr. Yavoriv- included in the Ukrainian Soviet IF YOU WANT the Foreign Affairs Committee of the sky told the meeting attendees of the Socialist Republic (USSR), the Rev. Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet. importance of the referendum sche­ Rafal Kiernicki OFM Conv., who is s Competitive Rates duled for March 17. "This is perhaps the also assigned the titular eparchy of s Tax Advantages Reporters for the Soviet Ukrainian kind of historic opportunity that comes Dura. press as well as independent Ukrainian only once, a chance for us to decide our ^ 5. Auxiliary to the archbishop of ^ Complete Safety publications present at the conference fate." The referendum will ask citizens Lviv of the Latins, for the territory asked numerous questions. Many whether they wish to remain part of the included in the Ukrainian Soviet BUY U.S. stated that they were unfamiliar with union, as Soviet President Mikhail Socialist Republic (USSR), the Rev. SAVINGS BONDS the case of John Demjanjuk, a story Gorbachev hopes to preserve the Krem­ Markian Trofimiak, pastor of Krze- Where you bank. that has made headlines in the West for lin as the center of power for a renewed mieniec (Ukraine) who is also assigned over 13 years. Soviet Union. the titular eparchy of Auzia.