Inside: l Smith resolution calls for release of Yulia et al – page 3 l The Olympics: whom to watch – pages 14-15 l Ukrainian priest named dean at Catholic U. – page 17

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Christine Syzonenko Performing at the 2012 Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka: Ruslana and the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Workshop. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – More than 3,000 grand concert on Saturday evening. She Also performing in concerts during the of New York, and the Korinya Ukrainian visitors arrived at the Soyuzivka Heritage was joined by singers Peter Yarrow of the festival were: the Prometheus Male Chorus Folk Band of New Paltz, N.Y. Center on July 13-15 to attend the sixth legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, of Philadelphia (Roman Kuczarskyy, music The Ukrainian Cultural Festival, orga- annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, which Iryna Lonchyna of the Ivano-Frankivsk director; Irene Pelech-Zwarych, piano nized by the Ukrainian National Foundation featured five concerts over three days. region of Ukraine and the Dobriansky accompanist), the Dumka Chorus of New (the charitable arm of the Ukrainian Returning to one of her favorites places Brothers of New York, as well as the Roma York (Vasyl Hrechynsky, conductor; Natalia National Association), this year was held was internationally renowned pop star Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Workshop, a Vashchenko, piano accompanist), musicians Ruslana of Ukraine, who headlined the festival favorite. Valeriy Zhmud and Sergei Pobedinsky, both (Continued on page 10) Ukraine and Euro 2012: 2012 Olympics: Team Ukraine Was it all worth it? begins arriving in London by Zenon Zawada Among the infrastructure improve- PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukraine is sending Serhiy Bubka, the chairman of the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly ments the government fulfilled was ren- 245 athletes to the London 2012 Summer National Olympic Committee of Ukraine ovations to Olympic Stadium, the con- that will run from July 27 said Ukraine hopes to improve its 27-medal – Ukraine’s citizens confronted struction of a new soccer stadium in through August 12. The first group arrived tally from the previous Olympics in , a big clean-up the morning after the last Kviv, construction of a new terminal at in London on July 16 and included divers, which included seven gold medals. matches of the Euro 2012 soccer cham- Kyiv International Airport, and extensive sailors and trampoline jumpers. Roman Hontyuk, a two-time Olympic pionship. After dismantling fan zones renovations to the airports in , This is Ukraine’s second largest team to medalist in judo, will carry Ukraine’s flag and camps, were left with and Lviv. compete at the Olympics, tying with the during the opening ceremonies. “It’s a great improved airports and sports stadiums, Yet it’s the cost that’s the craw in peo- team sent to in 2004. Other honor for me to carry the country’s flag at yet the question lingered in the post- ple’s throats. The renovation to Olympic Olympic teams had 254 athletes (Beijing, the Games’ opening,” he said. Hontyuk won party haze of whether it was all worth it. Stadium, estimated at $585 million, 2008), 231 (Sydney, 2000) and 230 a silver medal at Athens in 2004 and a Euro 2012’s top organizers made reportedly cost $170 million more to (Atlanta, 1996). In addition to the 245 ath- bronze medal in Beijing in 2008. “I believe I bold claims about the tournament’s ben- renovate than the newly constructed letes, 160 trainers, coaches, specialists and will be able to win a third Olympic medal in efit to the economy. Infrastructure Allianz Arena in Munich, which opened officials will join the delegation. London,” he told the Agence France Presse. Minister Borys Kolesnikov said Ukraine in 2005 with a similar capacity. The ren- The Ukrainian team will compete in 28 gained a breakthrough of 25 years in its ovation was $35 million more expensive The team’s uniforms, made by Russian sports – with the most athletes, 78, in track development. UEFA President Michel than Warsaw’s newly constructed designer Bosco, were unveiled on July 12 at Platini claimed it was a 30-year leap. Yet National Stadium, which opened this and field events. Others will compete in the National Sports Complex Olympiyskii many experts didn’t buy it. year with a seating capacity of 58,000. rowing (24), swimming (14), wrestling Stadium in Kyiv. The designs feature wheat “There wasn’t any infrastructure Its original budget was estimated at (10), judo (10), boxing, weightlifting, shoot- motifs on 29 items and 40 clothing outfits, breakthrough at all,” said Vitaly $150 million by the government of for- ing, diving, , table tennis, tennis, featuring Ukraine’s national colors – blue Portnikov, a popular journalist who was mer Prime Minister . modern pentathlon, archery, artistic and and yellow – that will be used for every- among the biggest critics of Euro 2012. As for the newly built Lviv Arena, esti- rhythmic gymnastics, sailing and other thing including the opening ceremonies, “There were so many discussions on mated in the $400 million range, it’s sports. everyday wear and the closing of the 2012 high-speed trains, an express to Boryspil unlikely to recoup its costs even in the Some of the well-known Ukrainian ath- Games. The designs harken back to the [airport], new roads – in short, about next few decades, experts said. letes who are medal hopefuls include Vasyl 1970s, with bell-bottom pants, pointed-col- everything that we’ve hoped for but Lomachenko (boxing), Olha Kharlan (saber lar shirts and single-breasted jackets with didn’t actually get.” (Continued on page 3) fencing) and Nataliya Dobrynska (heptath- lon. (Continued on page 14) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30

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Vote on language bill Inconclusive gas summit in Yalta his Facebook page: “President Putin exceeded the limits of a delay. He went to YALTA – Russian President Vladimir look at motorheads and their friends, sparks crisis in Ukraine Putin and Ukrainian President Viktor showing his priorities.” Leading commenta- Yanukovych on July 12 held talks in the tor Vitaly Portnikov said that the meeting Black Sea resort city of Yalta. It was Mr. RFE/RL against each other. with the bikers was aimed at humiliating Riot police fired tear gas and used Putin’s first visit to Ukraine since he Mr. Yanukovych and undermining KYIV – A political crisis has erupted in batons to disperse the demonstrators. returned to the presidency in May. The pres- Ukraine’s independence. “What Putin Ukraine after ruling party’s national depu- “The people of Ukraine protest against idents discussed Ukrainian purchases of allowed to happen is aimed... at showing ties pushed a bill that dramatically increas- the dictatorship of President Yanukovych,” Russian natural gas, but no agreement was that Yanukovych is not a president but a es the official status of the Russian lan- Ukrainian opposition leader and former reached. Kyiv has been seeking a renegotia- simple governor who will wait as long as guage through the Parliament. Parliament Chair Yatsenyuk said of the pro- tion of a 2009 agreement that it claims set he is told,” he said in a commentary on the exorbitant prices. Moscow says any discount The speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament, testers’ demands. “He created a hand-made Lb.ua site. Later that night, according to the would depend on Ukraine allowing the Volodymyr Lytvyn, tendered his resigna- Ukrainian Parliament, which is not actually website, he went to the Crimean villa of Russian state gas giant, Gazprom, to take tion one day after the vote, which took a Parliament; it resembles a joint-stock Viktor Medvedchuk, former chief of staff to over the country’s gas-transport system or place late on July 3. company, and the key shareholder of this President Leonid Kuchma. Mr. Putin is the join a Russian-led customs union uniting Police used tear gas, batons and other company is actually President Yanukovych. godfather to a daughter of Mr. Medvedchuk. Belarus, Kazakhstan and . The two forceful methods to disperse protesters in And he believes that the country is his per- (Agence France-Presse) presidents agreed on an additional summit downtown Kyiv the day after the vote. sonal property, and we believe that the in Russia later this year and another visit by Opposition campaign against Yanukovych Opposition politicians are calling it a country is the property of the people of Mr. Putin to Ukraine in 2013. During their Ukraine. So we defend our country, we full-blown crisis and vowing to continue to meetings in Yalta the two leaders also dis- KYIV – A campaign to collect signatures battle the ruling party of President Viktor defend our Constitution, and we defend cussed trade and economic relations; they in support of a lawsuit against Ukrainian Yanukovych over the bill’s fate and the way our language.” also chaired the fifth meeting of the President and his they believe it was bulldozed through the Many protesters had stayed out on the Ukrainian-Russian Interstate Commission removal from office has started in the Kyiv . streets overnight to express anger at the that met at the historic Livadia Palace. A region. “We’re beginning to collect signa- In a bid to defuse tensions, Mr. legislative maneuver. declaration on core of the Ukrainian- tures and are launching a full-scale cam- Yanukovych postponed a planned briefing paign to oust the incumbent president Whose crisis? Russian strategic partnership that was on Ukraine’s co-hosting of the recently signed by the two leaders spoke of: enhanc- from office,” the head of the Kyiv regional completed Euro 2012 soccer championship Mr. Yanukovych described the situation ing bilateral cooperation; providing mutual branch of the Batkivshchyna Party, on July 4 to meet with Mr. Lytvyn and lead- as a crisis in the legislature following the support in the implementation of social and Konstiantyn Bondarev, who also heads the ers of major factions. Rada chairman’s resignation. economic reforms, modernization of econo- regional electoral headquarters of the unit- “A full-fledged political crisis has started National elections for a new Parliament my, strengthening of constitutional demo- ed opposition, said at a press conference in in Ukraine,” opposition leader and former are scheduled for October 28. cratic state and development of civil society; Kyiv on July 17. A so-called tent campaign Verkhovna Rada Chairman Arseniy Language policy is an emotive subject in and the strengthening of friendship and began that day, according to the first depu- Yatsenyuk told a press conference after that the former Soviet republic of 45 million development of cooperation between the ty head of the Kyiv regional election head- meeting. “The so-called stability of people whose state language is Ukrainian two nations. (RFE/RL, based on reporting quarters of Batkivshchyna’s united opposi- Yanukovych has definitively collapsed. There but where a significant number of people by Interfax, ITAR-TASS, and Reuters, Official tion, Volodymyr Polochaninov. “Tents will is no more a myth about stability. There is a speak Russian as their mother tongue. Website of Ukraine’s President) be set up in all district centers and towns of weak president, a deficient Parliament, The leader of the opposition UDAR the Kyiv region,” he said, adding that there Putin slammed for tardiness will be a total of 50 tents. According to him, absent state institutions, a destroyed party, heavyweight world champion boxer signatures will be collected in these tents Constitution, and a complete collapse of Vitali Klitschko, told Reuters at the scene of YALTA, Ukraine – Russian President for a lawsuit against President Yanukovych. honesty, morality and political responsibility the protests in Kyiv on July 4 that “politi- Vladimir Putin arrived four hours late for “Anyone who wishes to study the lawsuit, of a so-called political elite of Ukraine.” cians are dividing our society.” his talks with Ukrainian President Viktor or sign the relevant documents, can come “They themselves do their best, all they Yanukovych here in the Crimean resort of Lightning-quick vote into such tent, read the documents, sign a can, to divide the people,” Mr. Klitschko said. Yalta. He arrived behind schedule, and, petition and join the case as a third party,” instead of rushing to meet his host, went to The bill was rushed through a second “There is no such issue as a language issue Mr. Polochaninov said. “The aim of this greet a group of Russian bikers known as and final reading by national deputies of today, and we all know very well the names campaign is to end the powers of President the Night Wolves, whose events he has the majority , which is led of the politicians responsible for this.” Viktor Yanukovych,” jailed opposition lead- attended in the past. Afterwards Mr. Putin by President Yanukovych. Supporters of the bill argue it will make er Yulia Tymoshenko’s top aide Oleksander Opposition lawmakers tried and failed life easier for the country’s Russian speak- headed for Yalta. Ukraine’s Emergency to physically stop the speaker from calling ers by allowing their children to receive Situations Minister wrote on (Continued on page 12) the vote, provoking scuffles with members schooling in their mother tongue. of the ruling party. When that failed, they The bill would give Russian language walked out of the intensely divided cham- equal status with Ukrainian across much of ber in protest. the country for use in legal discourse, busi- he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 “I ask you to consider my resignation ness and education. It would recognize T U W and take a decision on it,” Mr. Lytvyn told Russian as a “regional” language in pre- An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., his fellow lawmakers. dominantly Russian-speaking areas and a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Mykola Tomenko, a vice-chairman of the allow its use in the public service. 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No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 3 Smith resolution calls for release Ukraine’s foreign affairs minister outlines of opposition leaders in Ukraine country’s agenda for OSCE chairmanship OSCE tracted conflicts in the OSCE area can be Suggests visa bans achieved only by peaceful means.” for rights violators VIENNA – Ukrainian Foreign Affairs In the economic and environmental field, Minister , outlining Mr. Gryshchenko said the major focus will WASHINGTON – Responding to the in his address to the Permanent Council of be on the environmental impact of energy- Ukrainian government’s selective prosecu- the Organization for Security and related activities, energy saving and renew- tion of opposition political leaders – includ- Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) the main able sources of energy. ing former Prime Minister Yulia tasks on Ukraine’s agenda for its 2013 “Promotion of implementation of the Tymoshenko, former Internal Affairs chairmanship, stressed the country’s com- existing commitments in the human dimen- Minister Yurii Lutsenko and former acting mitment to strengthening the OSCE, pro- sion will be at the top of the Ukrainian Defense Minister Valeriy Ivashchenko – moting balance in all spheres of the organi- chairmanship’s agenda,” he emphasized. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) on July 13 intro- zation’s work, and increasing the OSCE “We will do our utmost in steering the com- duced a resolution promoting human effectiveness in addressing conflicts. plex activities of this organization towards rights and democracy in that country. Speaking on June 20, Mr. Gryshchenko ensuring the necessary continuity in the The resolution demands that the emphasized Ukraine’s determination to human dimension and keeping, in a coher- Ukrainian government cease selective contribute to the establishment of an OSCE ent manner, the much-needed balance prosecutions, free Ms. Tymoshenko and security community, and promote the orga- between the three OSCE dimensions.” other officials of the former government nization’s values and implementation of “We consider the OSCE’s autonomous currently in prison, and act to ensure a commitments across the politico-military, institutions, the High Commissioner on democratic, fair and transparent election environmental and economic, and human National Minorities, the Office for process in the run-up to the October 28 dimensions. Democratic Institutions and Human Rights parliamentary elections. In the political and military sphere, Mr. and the Representative on Freedom of the “Under President Viktor Yanukovych, Gryshchenko said Ukraine would seek to Media as the OSCE’s greatest assets, as they Ukraine has seen an alarming decline in its promote openness, transparency and coop- have specific expertise in their respective eration. “This is particularly important for fields which are unique among internation- (Continued on page 18) Rep. Chris Smith the security of those OSCE participating al organizations,” he continued, emphasiz- States that do not belong to any politico- ing that the role of the OSCE Parliamentary predecessors as a result of which they had military alliances,” he added. Assembly in achieving the goals of the OSCE Ukraine and Euro... to pursue projects at accelerated paces and, “Ukraine sees merit in initiating a new cannot be underestimated. “Ukraine as the therefore, higher costs. dialogue within the OSCE aimed at elaborat- chairmanship will continue to support the ing fundamental principles of future con- OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s construc- (Continued from page 1) Yet, critics suspected the reason behind unfinished projects and inflated spending ventional arms control applicable to all tive engagement,” he noted. Meanwhile the new Lviv airport is largely was the alleged rampant corruption. OSCE participating states,” Minister The minister underlined the importance empty because of high prices for domestic National Deputy Ostap Semerak, a Lviv Gryshchenko said. of raising the OSCE’s profile and enhancing flights that most Ukrainians can’t afford, native, said he spoke with Euro 2012 sub- He voiced Ukraine’s support for OSCE coordination with major partners. reported Mr. Portnikov, who posted photo- contractors in his native city who reported efforts in responding to emerging transna- “Transformation into a full-fledged interna- tional threats and emphasized the impor- tional organization will definitely produce a graphs on his Twitter blog on July 10 to having to pay kickbacks of as high as 50 tance of increasing OSCE effectiveness in revival of interest in the OSCE, help achieve prove his point. percent. early warning and early action. its new operating status of a recognizable, The entire Euro 2012 budget was first Almost all the major construction in Lviv “A constantly growing stimulus should be respectable and well-positioned entity, and pegged at $1 billion in 2007. The Ukrainian was handled by Altkom, a firm alleged to be given to the collective practical efforts harmonize its relationship with other inter- government has changed its estimates on controlled by Mr. Kolesnikov, something aimed at resolving protracted conflicts in national actors in a mutually supportive Euro 2012 expenditures twice a month for the minister has denied. Based on his evidence, Mr. Semerak esti- the OSCE area,” Mr. Gryshchenko said. He way,” Mr. Gryshchenko said. the last two years. The most cited figures stressed Ukraine’s commitment to the The Permanent Council is one of the range between $8 billion and $10 billion, mated that at least $3.1 billion of the $10 billion of state funds earmarked for Euro Transdniestrian settlement process by OSCE’s main regular decision-making bod- based on estimates offered by the Cabinet of “actively facilitating progress in the estab- ies. It convenes weekly in Vienna to discuss Ministers. 2012 were misspent – a claim that has drawn threats of a slander lawsuit from Mr. lished ‘5+2’ format,” and said that “sustain- developments in the OSCE area and to make As recently as July 4 Mr. Kolesnikov able and long-term settlement of the pro- decisions. insisted to an Italian journalist that the gov- Kolesnikov. ernment spent only $5 billion on Euro But he can’t deny corruption altogether, 2012, adding that it produced a return of $1 considering the 120 such lawsuits filed by billion, in the form of consumer spending the government against allegedly fraudu- Quotable notes and alleged “other revenues.” lent Euro 2012 subcontractors. He denied reports the government spent The Ukrainian government spent “Another day, another newspaper article branding England’s football fans as $6.5 billion, yet state documents such as $122,000 per Euro 2012 visitor, estimated ‘SICK.’…All they did was stage a protest against BBC Panorama’s hysterical depic- Cabinet resolutions indicate far more. Graham Stack, a reporter for the Business tion of Ukraine as a hotbed of racism and anti-Semitism… If the successes weren’t bad enough, then New Europe website. He based this on $9.8 “The men, a group of fans from the Isle of Wight who are in Ukraine for Euro there are the outright failures. The paving of billion in state spending divided by 80,000 2012, aimed their ire at Sol Campbell, the former England player. He was one of the the Kyiv-Zhytomyr highway remains incom- visitors, which he estimated from informa- talking heads on Panorama’s Ukraine-bashing, fact-lite show ‘Stadiums of Hate,’ plete. An even bigger disappointment was tion offered by the embassies of participat- which was broadcast on BBC 1 on 28 May. He said England fans should avoid going the failure to launch construction of the ing countries. to Ukraine, because the people there are so crazy and racist ‘you could end up com- high-speed train between central Kyiv and Even more conservative estimates of ing back in a coffin.’ … Boryspil that Mr. Kolesnikov promised. $2,778 per visitor (estimated by Mr. “But now, ordinary England fans, having discovered that Ukrainians are in fact “I don’t even want to recall the Aero- Kolesnikov) or $4,167 per visitor (based on normal, or even nice, and that Campbell’s and other people’s claims were ‘com- Ekspres,” Mr. Portnikov said. “The vice 1.2 million visitors estimated by tourna- plete and utter rubbish,’ have staged a protest to make their feelings known. …it ment director Markian Lubkivskyi) bolster prime minister contended that, without it, was a pretty stirring protest against the East-bashing prejudices of BBC bigwigs arguments that a state as economically construction of the new terminals can’t be and other media outlets. … troubled as Ukraine should never have considered economically justified since in “… here we have a situation where it was the respectable Beeb, echoed by been chosen to host the tournament. the modern world an airport must be broadsheets, which painted an entire nation ‘over there’ as backward and preju- The GDP per capita is $7,200 a year, linked to a city with stable transportation diced, while it has fallen to everyday fans to poke holes in this xenophobic myth- arteries. As it turned out, it sure can! The while the average official salary is about making and to point out that there is actually nothing scary about modern Ukraine construction of the Aero-Ekspres is sup- $350 a month – among the lowest in and its inhabitants. England fans have proven themselves way more racially posed to start only at the end of the cham- Europe. On a macroeconomic scale, curren- enlightened that the aloof suits in the current-affairs department of the BBC. …” pionship. And knowing how everything is cy devaluation and budget default loom on done here, it can be assumed that we will the horizon. – Brendan O’Neill, writing in his blog in The Telegaph, June 20. never see it.” “The Ukrainian government today is That could well be the case since officials preparing for two important events – victo- said they’re hoping for a $1 billion Chinese ry in the approaching parliamentary elec- loan to fund the project. tions and the economic crash after them,” Then there are the famous Hyundai Mr. Portnikov said. express trains ordered by the government, He commented: “What’s interesting to Wherever you are, which turned out to be no faster than the me is, when the crash occurs, will the ones Ukraine already had. A decision by spending of budgetary funds on preparing The Ukrainian Weekly can be there with you engineers to shut down their automatic for Euro 2012 be one of the reasons named? brake systems resulted in breakdowns and Or will they decide to spare us our memo- Check out The Ukrainian Weekly online at ruined schedules. ries of several spectacular weeks of friendly Mr. Kolesnikov claimed that his govern- atmosphere on the streets and squares of www.ukrweekly.com ment inherited a mess from his Orange Kyiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv and Lviv?” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30 Ukrainian community in New York protests law on language policy

UCCA Dmytro Lenczuk of the Ukrainian Student Association of Mykola Mikhnovskiy. NEW YORK – Over 100 Americans of Amid the singing of patriotic songs, pro- Ukrainian descent gathered before the testers chanted “Ukrainian language – yes! Consulate of Ukraine on Wednesday, July Russian language – no!” and other slogans. 11, to protest the recent passage in The protest concluded with the singing of Ukraine’s Parliament of Law No. 9073 “On the Ukrainian national anthem. the Principles of Language Policy,” which in effect allows the colonialist Russian lan- guage to become an official second lan- guage in Ukraine. UCCA condemns Organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) New York City branch, together with the Organization Verkhovna Rada’s for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine (ODFFU) and New Ukrainian passage of language law Wave, the protest was attended by mem- NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Congress bers of the Ukrainian American community Committee of America, the representative who expressed their outrage at a law that UCCA organization of the over 1 million threatens the very foundation of Ukrainian Protesters in New York City insist on the primacy of the Ukrainian language in Ukraine. Americans of Ukrainian descent, strongly statehood. condemned the July 3 passage by Ukraine’s Leading the protest program was Askold Ivanka Zajac, chairperson of UCCA New Ukrainian National Women’s League of Verkhovna Rada of Law No. 9073 “Law on Lozynskyj, president of the International York, Yuriy Symczyk of ODFFU, Nadia America, Michael Koziupa of the UCCA Languages,” which it said “allows for the Conference in Support of Ukraine. Among Dlaboha of the Ukrainian American Youth Council on Aid to Ukrainians, Bohdan colonialist Russian language to become an others addressing the demonstration were Association, Iryna Kurowyckyj of the Harhaj of the Freedom Foundation, and official second language in Ukraine.” The law not only violates Ukraine’s Constitution, which clearly states that the state language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, but its so-called “passage/adoption” contra- dicts numerous norms of parliamentary procedure, the UCCA noted. Furthermore, dozens of national deputies have publicly stated that their voting cards were used to vote for Law No. 9073 without their knowl- edge or consent. Law No. 9073 “will invariably strength- en political divisions within the country, which will potentially cause difficulties in the upcoming parliamentary elections set to be held in October 2012,” the UCCA said in a statement released on July 6. “This unconstitutional measure in Ukraine’s Parliament is yet another in a series of actions designed to destroy the very foundation of Ukrainian statehood. By this action, the members of Ukraine’s Parliament who voted for this ‘Law on Language’ bill have shown a blatant disre- gard for the Constitution that they have pledged to uphold and have, in effect, nulli- fied the very legitimacy of the Parliament itself. Those responsible for this bill must be held accountable for treason against Ukraine,” the UCCA said. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America called upon President Viktor Yanukovych to uphold the Constitution of Ukraine and veto the bill immediately or “be equally culpable of committing treason as the Ukrainophobic MPs who passed the proposed law.” The UCCA statement also declared: “While the UCCA respects all minorities residing in Ukraine as well as their right to use their respective languages, it will con- tinue to demand that the government of Ukraine respect and defend the integrity of Ukraine’s constitutional language – Ukrainian. The UCCA stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and all who honor Ukraine and the Ukrainian language, and calls for the Ukrainian community in the United States to join together to protest this anti-Ukrainian legislation. We support all those who actively protest the attempt- ed ethnocide of Ukraine. We support the hunger strikers who are putting their lives on the line in defense of Ukraine. We sup- port all peaceful acts of protest in defense of Ukraine.” The UCCA called on the Ukrainian American community to: first and fore- most, speak Ukrainian: mobilize and pro- test the ethnocide of Ukraine; organize and join planned demonstrations; boycott all Ukrainophobic businesses; and boycott all Ukrainophobic politicians. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 5

UABA statement on Ukrainian law “On the Principles of Language Policy” Following is the full text of the statement of proposed legislation before it can come ly adopted legislation that would authorize Association of Lawyers [Pravnykiv], and issued by the Ukrainian American Bar into legal effect. During the passage of the the speaker’s removal by a mere majority the Union of Jurists, to actively and fervent- Association regarding Ukraine’s new law on language policy law, these procedures were vote as opposed to the present 300-vote ly oppose the language policy law for its language policy. systematically and blatantly ignored! For requirement. The law on “The Regulations obviously unashamed unconstitutionality example, the prerequisite preliminary of the Parliament of Ukraine” mandates and anti-Ukrainianism, and its socially and It has come to the attention of the reports on the effects of the legislation that the speaker of the Ukrainian nationally divisive nature. The UABA fur- Ukrainian American Bar Association were never submitted to the legislative Parliament give his approval to all legisla- ther emphasizes that failure to do so will (UABA) that on July 3, 2012, the Ukrainian body; the draft bill was put to a vote with- tion before it can be sent to the Ukrainian be a violation of a lawyer’s sacred oath to Parliament purportedly adopted the law out the requisite committee reports on president for signature into law. Without uphold the rule of law. “On the Principles of Language Policy” proposed amendments to and effects of the the parliamentary speaker’s signature, the Lastly, we note that President Viktor which grossly contradicts the Ukrainian proposed legislation; the proposed law was legislation cannot become law. Yanukovych is the chief of state of all of Constitution and undermines the constitu- Ukraine – irrespective of religious orienta- tional order of Ukraine. tion, or political party affiliation, or lan- The Venice Commission of the Council of The law on language policy “shamelessly guage preference of its citizens – and is Europe, in reviewing this legislation in therefore the guarantor of the comparison to European constitutional goes against the Ukrainian Constitution Constitution of the entire nation as a standards, stated that it fails to provide a that establishes the Ukrainian language as whole. If the language policy law is signed proper balance between development and into law by the president, the political use of a state language as a unifying factor the sole official language of Ukraine” and consequences will be disastrous for in society and the development and protec- it “brazenly undermines the development of Ukraine: it will divide the country need- tion of minority languages. Most impor- lessly, it will foment opposition and ignite tantly, the language policy law openly and the national identity of the Ukrainian people divisiveness within Ukrainian society and unabashedly violates not only countless in the end – it will be the major catalyst laws presently in force in Ukraine, but also and subverts the independent statehood of for the destruction of the underpinnings shamelessly goes against the Ukrainian Ukraine.” of Ukrainian statehood. Constitution that establishes the Ukrainian Therefore, the Ukrainian American Bar language as the sole official language of – from the statement Association respectfully but ardently calls Ukraine. This legislation also brazenly upon President Viktor Yanukovych, as undermines the development of the by the Ukrainian American Bar Association guarantor of the Constitution of Ukraine, national identity of the Ukrainian people to make every effort to ensure that the bill and subverts the independent statehood of “On the Principles of Language Policy” is subjected to agenda maneuvering so as to Therefore, under these circumstances, Ukraine. removed from further consideration as avoid open and public discussion of its con- the UABA strongly urges Speaker Lytvyn The circumstances surrounding the pas- encroaching on the constitutional order of tents by the entire Parliament; and, final not to give his approval either to the lan- sage of this legislation are permeated with Ukraine, and, if the legislation comes adoption was voted upon by absent legisla- gross violations of the basic principles of guage policy law or to the legislation that before him for approval, that he veto it justice and fair play and put into dire jeop- tors in stark contradiction to the Ukrainian would alter the vote requirement to forthwith since it infringes on the consti- ardy the implementation of the universal Constitution. remove the speaker of the Ukrainian tutional order of Ukraine. concepts of the rule of law in Ukraine. The speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament. Legislative actions of the Ukrainian Parliament, Volodymyr Lytvyn, was not Furthermore, the UABA strongly and For the Officers and Board of Governors Parliament are governed by the law on present during the adoption session and, emphatically call upon our brethren law- of the Ukrainian American Bar Association: “The Regulations of the Verkhovna Rada of after learning of its passage, announced his yers and jurists in Ukraine, especially the Ukraine,” which establishes the procedures resignation in opposition to the language World Congress of Ukrainian Jurists, the George Pazuniak, President for the introduction, deliberation, voting, policy law. In response, the majority party Ukrainian Bar Association, the Union of Myroslaw Smorodsky, and adoption by the Ukrainian Parliament of the Ukrainian Parliament has purported- Advokats [Spilka Advokativ], the Chairman of the Board of Governors 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Our festivals New law on language a ploy The sixth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival attracted over 3,000 people to the Soyuzivka Heritage Center last weekend. Judging by the attendance, this event and to distract Ukraine’s voters Soyuzivka continue to be popular among Ukrainians of North America (and beyond). by David Marples bureaucratic and financial nightmare. As noted by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Olexander Motsyk in his message to Indeed, a representative of the Finance the festival audience, “the festival’s organizers, the Ukrainian National Foundation On July 3, the Ukrainian Parliament Ministry, Valentyna Brusylo, commented, and the Ukrainian National Association… contribute greatly to popularizing the passed the second draft of a language law perhaps indiscreetly, that it would likely Ukrainian cultural and spiritual heritage in the United States of America, maintain- that would grant official status to minori- cost some $1.5 billion to $2 billion to ing the Ukrainian national identity and supporting the language, culture and tradi- ty languages in areas in which they are introduce. Such expenses in an election tions of the Ukrainian nation.” spoken by at least 10 percent of the pop- year would be an issue of much greater The Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka, which is held each year under the ulation. Its acceptance sparked furious contention than the language law itself. patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, may be the biggest of the protests outside Parliament, with riot The Ukrainian government is in financial Ukrainian festivals in the United States, but it is far from the only one. Our Ukrainian police using batons and tear gas against trouble: it recently agreed to terms for a festivals in the U.S. are extremely popular – and not only among Ukrainians. All these demonstrators. $3 billion loan from ’s Eximbank, festivals, whether it is the House of Ukraine Festival in San Diego (coming up on Some analysts maintain that the law payment for which will be partly in August 31-Sptember 2), or the Ukrainian Festival in Dickinson, N.D. (July 27-28), would undermine the status of Ukrainian, exports of grain up to 2.5 million tons per plus many more local events, successfully share the beautiful and distinct Ukrainian which has been the only official state lan- year. culture with our neighbors of diverse ethnic backgrounds. guage since the country gained indepen- Why do Regions deputies need to Also worth mentioning in this context is the participation by the organization dence in 1991. Others anticipate a deep- introduce a law formalizing the status of called Ukrainians in Puerto Rico in their local festivals – salutary efforts that help the ening of a regional divide between the Russian, which already enjoys a privi- island’s residents and tourists learn about Ukraine and its people. As a leading activ- Ukrainian-speaking Western regions, and leged position? No doubt it impressed ist of the group, Sophia Sushailo, put it: “We continue to introduce Ukraine to Puerto the mainly Russophone areas of the south Russian President Vladimir Putin, who Rico.” and east. visited Ukraine on July 12. But the ques- Many of our Ukrainian festivals are also fund-raisers. Take the Nadiya Ye! Festival Yet, as usual with events involving the tion has been dragged up, by Mr. (June 29-July 1) held on the Ukrainian American Youth Association grounds in ruling Party of Regions and President Yanukovych and earlier presidents, at Ellenville, N.Y. – which will be featured in next week’s issue – or the Ukrainian Viktor Yanukovych, there is more to this every election and then ignored once a Independence Folk Festival at the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub in move than is at first evident. new president entered office. Horsham, Pa. (August 26). The former raises funds for the UAYA “oselia,” while the The circumstances of the bill’s passing The answer to all these questions latter supports youth sports, as well as cultural and community programs. Likewise, were calculated to inflame. It was intro- appears to be that it is a calculated ploy the Ukrainian Festival in Whippany, N.J. (October 6) sustains the activities of the duced without forewarning, when many to inflame and divide residents of Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey (located in our neighborhood). national deputies and Verkhovna Rada Ukraine, a diversion from other issues The Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka also is a fund-raising event – in fact, Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn were that should be considered more urgent. it is the principal fund-raiser for the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. (This year in particu- absent. It received votes from 248 depu- The electorate has been sidetracked for lar those funds are appreciated as Soyuzivka experienced a heating oil spill that ties – well over the required minimum of the past month by Euro 2012, a success- required substantial expenditures.) The Ukrainian Cultural Festivals support 226. The Regions deputies were support- ful but costly soccer competition that was Soyuzivka and its programs, ranging from camps for children to concerts for all age ed by the Communist Party and People’s well-organized and won convincingly by groups, and help ensure the continued existence of this unique venue that hosts a Party. the Spanish. The language law is the new variety of our community events and gatherings. Chairman Lytvyn subsequently diversion. Indeed, there’s much more to festivals than meets the eye. So, next time there’s a offered his resignation, but it was reject- After its passing, as opposition depu- festival in your neck of the woods, or even farther afield, please make an effort to ed by the assembly the following day. ties gathered in the streets to protest, attend and support the cause! Seven deputies announced they were the remaining 73 deputies passed a total starting a hunger strike in protest. There of 20 new laws in a single day. These were angry demonstrations in Kyiv and included new subsidies for the in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, the coal mines, which are at the center of the heartland of Ukrainian speakers. Regions’ power base, a new rail connec- July Turning the pages back... Protests are also planned by the tion to Kyiv international airport, and Ukrainian community abroad in centers more funding for the Ministry of Justice like Toronto. and the Procurator General’s Office. The 25 Sixteen years ago, on July 25, 1996, 17-year-old Ukrainian In theory the bill – it still requires the costs of the new laws amount to billions. 1996 gymnast Liliya Podkopayeva won the gold medal in the women’s signatures of the president and Because so few deputies were present, individual all-around competition, beating such competitors as Parliament chair before it becomes law – others simply voted in their place, press- Dominique Dawes and Shannon Miller of the U.S., Svetlana would mean that Russian would take on ing the “yes” button in the absentees’ Boguinskaya of Belarus, Svetlana Khorkina of Russia and Huilan Mo of China. The compe- official status in 13 of Ukraine’s 27 desig- seats in order to secure a majority for tition was so fierce that the battle went to the last event and the last competitor. nated regions, i.e. 11 “oblasts” and the cit- each new law. The strategy could be seen Dawes and Miller were in first and second place, respectively, going into their third ies of Kyiv and . In the far west- as cynical. But Regions deputies habitual- event rotation, and then things began to change during their floor exercise routines. First, ern area of Zakarpattia, Hungarian would ly pay lip service to the democratic pro- Miller stepped out of bounds followed by Dawes, which resulted in automatic point gain official status. In Chernivtsi and cess while finding ways to circumvent it. deductions. Podkopayeva scored the highest mark in the floor exercise with 9.887 points. southwestern Odesa, the same would The uproar over the language bill may Along the way, Podkopayeva overcame some setbacks, including a disappointing fifth- apply to Romanian and Bulgarian. On the be justified. But it is also a diversion, place finish in the team competition two days prior, and a very loud and distracting U.S. Crimean peninsula, the Tatar language carefully calculated so that deputies are home crowd. Also, a week prior to the start of the 1996 Games, Podkopayeva’s grandmoth- would also gain such status. Altogether, preoccupied and the rules of Parliament er passed away. “Without her I wouldn’t be a gymnast,” she told reporters after her win. Ukraine would have 18 “official languag- can be circumvented. In the meantime, Podkopayeva also won gold in the women’s individual floor exercise, won silver in the es”! the ruling elite of Ukraine fritter away balance beam, placed fourth in the uneven bars and was the first person in 24 years to win There is little logic to the bills sudden state funds without a care for the long- the Olympic individual all-around while holding the world championship title. The last passing, other than perhaps to enhance term consequences. one to do so was Ukrainian Liudmila Turishcheva, past director of Ukraine’s Gymnastics the electoral standing of the Party of The language law is simply impracti- Federation and the wife of then Minister of Youth and Sports Valeriy Borzov. Regions in Russian-speaking regions cal, but it is not the main issue. Language Romanian coach Octavian Belu admired Podkopayeva’s performance. “It really wasn’t a prior to the parliamentary elections in does not divide the residents of Ukraine. surprise to me to see Podkopayeva in first place,” he said. “Everybody was thinking Dawes October. Language issues are hardly a pri- The real problem is the ruling Party of and Miller would win… but in the fourth rotation Podkopayeva showed who is best.” ority in a state riddled with corruption Regions, which treats the country as a Ukraine’s debut at the Summer Olympics was a huge success, with the team among the and human rights issues, and suffering a personal fiefdom to be robbed at will and top 10 in the medal count with 23, ahead of Canada, Britain, and Brazil. The team sharp economic downturn. And, although finds ingenious ways to ensure that it can won nine gold medals – the highest overall – and two silver and 12 bronze medals. tempers are frayed, the number of pro- continue to do so. Ukraine collected seven medals in gymnastics alone (artistic and rhythmic). testers is small. A mere 1,000 turned out Ukraine’s other gold medal winners at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga., were: in central Kyiv on July 4, for example, The article above is reprinted from the Greco-Roman wrestler Vyacheslav Oliynyk, Ukraine’s first gold medalist at the Summer barely enough to cause a flutter on the blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// Olympics, who defeated Jacek Fafinski of Poland in the 90 kg division; weightlifter Timur bustling Khreshchatyk. ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created Taimazov, who set a world record and Olympic record with a 236 kg lift in the clean-and- Also, should the law attain official sta- by the Stasiuk Program, a program of the jerk in the 108 kg division; Inessa Kravets in the women’s triple jump; Rustam Sharipov in tus, its implementation would be a Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the men’s parallel bars; the men’s yachting team, Yevhen Braslavets and Ihor Matviyenko, the University of Alberta. in the 470 class; Wladimir Klitschko in boxing (super-heavyweight); and Kateryna This article first appeared in the Serebrianska, rhythmic gymnastics. David R. Marples is Distinguished Edmonton Journal on July 7 [http:// University Professor and director of the www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/ Source: “Podkopayeva wins all-around title in gymnastics,” by Roman Woronowycz, The Stasiuk Program for the Study of news/ideas/story.html?id=0a732fad-db3f- Ukrainian Weekly, August 4, 1996. Contemporary Ukraine. 4777-b245-c73bcf13873f&p=2]. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

cemetery, does nothing to help us try to overcome such misunderstanding. Politics: the art I did not say that the Sichovi Striltsi are buried in the Jewish cemetery. Jack of compromise Gardner did not say that all the Jews of Dear Editor: Sambir were transported to Belzec. Once the inaccuracies in Mr. Prytulak’s You took a wrong turn, During my travels to Ukraine, especial- letter are stripped away, all that is left is a ly around election time, I heard the say- sarcastic proposal for “compromise” based ing “When two Ukrainians get together, on a feeble joke in very poor taste at the Patrick, my friend! they will form three political parties.” expense of those buried in the Jewish cem- This is apparently true with Viktor Patrick Buchanan and I have much in Eastern European immigrants and fascism. etery, especially the Jewish martyrs in its common. Ideologically, he is a paleoconser- The Jewish establishment was outraged by Yushchenko forming yet another patriot- mass grave. ic democratic party. vative. Pat’s remarks. “The ADL,” writes Mr. Stanley, That is no way to encourage dialogue on I am a conservative sympathetic to cer- “officially registered him as a ‘lobbyist for What Ukrainian democratic politicians this important and sensitive subject. fail to learn despite 20 years of indepen- tain paleoconservative principles, such as war criminals.’ ” dence is that politics is the art of compro- Meylakh Sheykhet the emphasis on Judeo-Christian values, tra- Mr. Buchanan defended Mr. Demjanjuk mise. Lviv dition, individual rights and responsibilities, until the end, most recently in 2011 when Wake up, Ukraine, before it’s too late. the rule of law, a free-market economy, he concluded that his Munich trial was a property, representative and limited gov- farce. There were no witnesses at the trial Michael W. Bohdan ernment, and a pro-life family culture based who identified Mr. Demjanjuk, and the only Union, N.J. We welcome your opinion on the sanctity of marriage between a man “evidence” was an identity card that was The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters and a woman. ruled a fake by the FBI, he wrote. to the editor and commentaries on a vari- I supported Mr. Buchanan when he ran Patrick Buchanan may not have changed ety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian for president against George H.W. Bush in regarding Mr. Demjanjuk but he has appar- More on Sambir’s American and Ukrainian Canadian com- 1992. President Bush, you will recall, spoke ently changed positions regarding the cap- munities. Opinions expressed by colum- to the Ukrainian Parliament in 1991 urging tive nations. In his 2011 book, “Suicide of a Jewish cemetery nists, commentators and letter-writers are Ukrainians to support the and Superpower: Will America Survive to their own and do not necessarily reflect reject independence. “Americans will not 2025?,” he argues that, when the Soviet the opinions of either The Weekly edito- Dear Editor: rial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian support those who seek independence in Union collapsed in 1991, America should order to replace a far-off tyranny with a have “seized the opportunity to convert Cardinal Lubomyr Husar has wisely stat- National Association. local despotism,” argued our president. Russia into a strategic partner and ally... ed that the situation in the Sambir Jewish Letters should be typed and signed (anon- ymous letters are not published). Letters are “They will not aid those who promote a sui- Instead, cynically and opportunistically, we cemetery happened because of “human accepted also via e-mail at staff@ukrweek- cidal nationalism based on ethnic hatred.” seized on Russia’s moment of weakness to misunderstanding” and Metropolitan Yurij ly.com. The daytime phone number and Mr. Buchanan’s presidential run was cov- bring six former allies and three former of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of address of the letter-writer must be given ered in a recently published book by republics of the USSR, all of which had been Canada, also declared that the memorial- for verification purposes. Please note that a Timothy Stanley titled “The Crusader: The set free by Moscow, into an alliance aimed ization of the Jewish martyrs must be car- daytime phone number is essential in order Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat against Moscow...” for editors to contact letter-writers regarding ried out in an appropriate manner. clarifications or questions. Buchanan.” During the campaign, Mr. “Anti-Americanism is rampant in Russia Myroslav Prytulak’s letter (June 10) Please note: THE LENGTH OF LETTERS Snyder writes, Mr. Buchanan attacked and is not going to disappear,” he continued. responding to my interview about that CANNOT EXCEED 500 WORDS. President Bush for being too cozy with “But the United States can alleviate this hos- Mikhail Gorbachev. Speaking at a tility by ceasing to deceive ourselves about Lithuanian hall on Chicago’s South Side, he our commitments and interests in the Baltic, told a cheering crowd: “I was ashamed... of the Caucasus, Central Asia and Russia itself. our government and the leaders of our We are not going to fight Russia over South Must reads party.” Later, Mr. Buchanan drove to Ossetia or Abkhazia or Georgia. We are not “Remembering an Erased (Jamestown Foundation Blog, July 9), Chicago’s Northwest Side, where he spoke going to war over the Baltic republics. Nor is Western Ukrainian Town” (Ukraine’s Dr. Taras Kuzio comments on the new to some 400 Croatians condemning there any vital interest of ours at risk if Orange• In Blues blog on World Affairs law on languages adopted in its second President Bush’s failure to support an inde- Ukraine and Russia move closer. These website, July 9), Dr. Alexander Motyl reading despite “massive infringements pendent Croatia. The crowd cheered wildly nations have historic, cultural and ethnic ties writes about Peremyshliany, 45 kilome- of parliamentary procedures.” He notes and threw $10 bills at him. that go back to before the United States exist- ters southeast of Lviv and the people that more than 200 changes proposed The Chicago Tribune was not amused, ed, and both face a world where their num- who once lived there: “World War II by opposition national deputies were calling Mr. Buchanan “a loathsome boil on bers are dwindling while the populations the body politic.” Those were scurrilous of Asian Muslim neighbors are growing.” and its aftermath changed everything. ignored and that Verkhovna Rada words from a newspaper that under the Ukraine in NATO would be foolish, Mr. First the Soviets killed Poles and Chairman “Volodymyr Lytvyn ‘resigned’ earlier leadership of Col. Robert McCormick Buchanan believes. Coupled with the rest of Ukrainians. Then the Nazis exterminat- in what most believe was a theatrical was considered the most conservative the book, which argues convincingly that ed the Jews. Then Ukrainians and Poles show… Lytvyn claimed he knew noth- newspaper in America. while white Christian civilization is fading, settled old scores. And, finally, the ing of the impending vote and had been Undeterred by the Tribune and buoyed non-white Muslims are multiplying, the Soviets came back and drove out the deliberately removed from parliament by his reception among Captive Nation eth- author’s logic here seems to say: we white Poles and killed many of the by an invitation to a meeting at the nics, Mr. Buchanan traveled to Chicago’s Americans over here should make peace Ukrainians. Within a few years of the presidential administration.” Dr. Kuzio Ukrainian Village, appearing at the with those white Russians over there in war’s end, Peremyshliany had changed points to leaked documents of the Party Ukrainian Cultural Center, where he spoke order to save Christianity. Sounds simple, no? completely. Its pre-war Jewish and of Regions that “confirm the language to an overflow crowd. He condemned the No. It’s not simple. No dealings with Polish populations had disappeared, law is an additional element in ‘political death sentence which the Israeli lower Russia are ever simple. Russia was, is and but so too had its pre-war Ukrainian technology’ ” being used “to mobilize court had handed down following John will always be an empire. Russian population, most of whom had either the Russophone voters in eastern- Demjanjuk’s trial on Nazi war crimes charg- Christianity has traditionally been an inte- died in the war, fled to the West, or southern Ukraine.” According to the es. The president should call upon the gral part of the Russian national design, a been deported to Siberia. Their place analyst, opinion polls have consistently Israelis to release “this innocent American vicious vehicle of Russian imperialism. It was taken by new settlers – from other shown that the language question is not citizen,” declared Mr. Buchanan, one of the makes no difference who’s in charge in parts of Ukraine, from the surrounding a priority for most Ukrainians com- few Americans of prominence to support Moscow – czars, commissars, or plutocrats villages, and from the formerly pared to “bread and butter” – employ- Mr. Demjanjuk. – the goal is always the same: domination Ukrainian parts of Poland whose popu- ment, corruption and inflation. “The I first met Mr. Buchanan when he was the and eventual absorption of its neighbors. So lation was expelled in 1947.” Dr. Motyl language law,” Dr. Kuzio writes, “is likely director of communications in the Reagan what if Moscow is at war with Sharia Islam. adds, “Unsurprisingly, virtually all trac- to provide dividends in the upcoming White House. UNA Supreme President John Islamists are at war with everybody. es of the town’s pre-war vibrancy also elections for the Party of Regions and O. Flis and I had come to thank Mr. Let’s face facts. Russia was never disappeared as Soviet totalitarianism the nationalist Svoboda (Freedom) Buchanan for his consistent support of Mr. America’s friend. Washington’s efforts to Demjanjuk, an advocacy that began as early forced everything, including history party. Many Ukrainians believe it has make nice-nice with Moscow have consis- as 1982 when Allan Ryan was head of the and memory, into its institutional strait- always been the authorities’ intention tently backfired. So why can’t we learn from Office of Special Investigations (OSI). Mr. jacket.” The author recently visited the to push western Ukrainians into the our mistakes? Why not work with Ukraine, Buchanan invited Mr. Ryan to appear on a nation that has been Christian for 1,024 town, where his mother once lived, and arms of Svoboda so that ‘zapadyntsi’ “Crossfire,” a TV talk show that he co-hosted years? Why not cooperate with a western he notes the loss of many remarkable (westerners) can be depicted – as in in the 1980s. “You’ve got a great atrocity nation that has never been an adversary of residents. See http://www.worldaf- Soviet times – as crazy nationalists, that occurred 35, 45 years ago..., “ he told the United States? fairsjournal.org/blog/alexander-j-mot- thereby mobilizing eastern Ukrainians the OSI director. Why “put millions of dol- Mr. Buchanan has been right on many yl/remembering-erased-western- to vote for the Party of Regions as their lars into investigating that? I mean why issues in the past. How could he have taken ukrainian-town. ‘protectors.’ ” See http://jamestown- keep a special office to investigate Nazi war such a wrong turn regarding Ukraine? foundation.blogspot.com/2012/07/ crimes? Why not abolish [the] office?” Mr. “Language Becomes the New language-becomes-new-battleground- Ryan was stunned. Mr. Buchanan accused Battleground in Ukraine” in.html. the OSI of helping confirm a supposed rela- Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is • In tionship between the anti-Communism of [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30

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by Christopher Guly Last month, Mr. Optiz appealed that deci- instance, he pointed out that at least two rigid or onerous proof of qualification to sion to the Supreme Court, which, under election officials vouched for the identity of vote,” it believes provisions that ensure vot- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Canadian law, is the final legal authority to more than one elector each, which contra- ers are verified by “credible” evidence, such OTTAWA – Borys Wrzesnewskyj’s hopes determine whether an election result vened the prohibition against multiple as in the form of an oath and/or voucher, of reclaiming the House of Commons seat thrown out should stand. vouching. “must be fairly and consistently applied,” he lost in last year’s Canadian general elec- While Canadian courts have nullified five “The right to vote must be to vote in a according to a factum filed with the court. tion now rest with the country’s top court. other federal election results since 1949, by- fair system,” said Mr. Tighe. “The right to Elections Canada added a wrinkle to the On July 10, seven of the nine judges on elections were held to resolve the disputes. vote in an election that is conducted unfair- proceedings when, on the eve of the the Supreme Court of Canada interrupted But none of the rulings had ever been ly is a right with no substance to it at all.” In Supreme Court hearing, it revealed that 44 of their summer recess to hold a three-and-a- appealed – until now. Mr. Wrzesnewskyj’s view, “elections cannot the 59 votes Judge Lederer disqualified half hour hearing on an unprecedented The very integrity of Canada’s voting be free if they’re not fair, and they cannot because he could not find proper voter regis- appeal of a lower-court ruling that over- system is at stake, Mr. Wrzesnewskyj sug- be fair if they’re not free.” tration were in fact associated with names turned the election results in the suburban gested in the foyer of the Supreme Court on (The former Ukrainian Canadian MP also appearing on the National Register of Toronto riding of Etobicoke (pronounced the day the justices heard the case, Ted appealed elements of the Superior Court Electors and wants the high court to include Eto-bi-co) Center, which Mr. Wrzesnewskyj Opitz, et al. v. Borys Wrzesnewskyj, et al. decision that found people could vote in the this information in its deliberations. represented as a Liberal member of “How can we have confidence in the laws wrong polling division as long as they voted However, as the Canadian Broadcasting Parliament since 2004. enacted by parliamentarians when we can’t in the right riding. This apparently allowed Corp. (CBC) reported, half of the voters’ The high court reserved its judgment have confidence in who it was that actually ballots that Mr. Wrzesnewskyj claims are addresses listed were blacked out – so it but is expected to issue its verdict as early was elected?” from people who voted twice.) was unclear whether or not they lived in as this summer. But “mistakes” – or clerical errors as Meanwhile on the bench, Chief Justice the polling district where they voted – and Conservative Ted Opitz narrowly won Judge Lederer described the irregularities Beverley McLachlin followed Mr. Tighe’s codes appearing next to the redacted the Etobicoke Center seat by 26 votes in – happen, countered Mr. Opitz, whose law- argument when, in her exchange with Mr. addresses indicated that nearly half of the the May 2, 2011, election. However, Mr. yer argued before the court that such poll- Thomson, said attention to detail and record- voters didn’t live in the riding the month Wrzesnewskyj cited numerous voting ing errors should not be used to disenfran- keeping is what distinguishes Canada’s before last year’s election. irregularities – in which at least 181 people chise people from their constitutional right democracy from other less-democratic Mr. Tighe dismissed the new Elections voted twice, or were “ghost voters” who to cast a ballot and ultimately nullify an states. Unless electoral records are “kept Canada data as irrelevant since the voters cast ballots without having either proper election result. Elections Canada, which properly, the public cannot have confidence didn’t sign a registration certificate confirm- identification or having signed a declara- was a respondent in the case, took a similar in the process,” noted the chief justice. ing they were qualified to cast a ballot. tion attesting to their Canadian citizenship, approach, arguing that if voters are quali- “Because we take for granted, in Canada, Should the Supreme Court uphold the or who were allowed to vote in polling divi- fied to vote (they are Canadian citizens age that everything usually works honestly and lower-court ruling, Prime Minister Stephen sions in which they didn’t reside – and 18 or older and live in the riding), their so on, how far should the court go in saying Harper will have six months (following an launched court action a month later. votes should count. this is all right? That’s what’s troubling me,” 11-day waiting period after the House Under the Canada Elections Act, an elec- Counsel for both Mr. Opitz and Elections said Justice McLachlin. speaker declares the riding vacant) to call a tor or candidate can contest an election if Canada also warned that tossing out election However, Justice Rosalie Abella wondered by-election. Mr. Wrzesnewskyj, who has “there were irregularities, fraud or corrupt results due to minor administrative errors how Canada’s electoral process could have spent about $300,000 of his own money in or illegal practices that affected the result.” would trigger numerous court challenges in integrity “if a person who is qualified to vote legal costs, would then once again face Mr. On May 18, Ontario Superior Court tight races “from here to doomsday,” in the is not allowed to vote for reasons that don’t Opitz, whose legal bills are being covered Justice Thomas Lederer set aside 79 votes words of Mr. Opitz’s lawyer, Kent Thomson. apply to anything except the strict language.” by the Conservative Party of Canada, in that due to the non-existence of voter registra- However, Gavin Tighe, Mr. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association, contest. tion certificates or records of proof of elec- Wrzesnewskyj’s lawyer, told the court that which held intervener status in the case, If the 2011 election results are tor identities – but not the result of fraud or rules must be followed and that, in several saw merit in the issues put forward by unchanged, the Supreme Court could also corruption – and declared the Etobicoke instances, vouching procedures under the Messrs Wrzesnewskyj and Opitz. clarify voter rights and, if required, ask Centre results “null and void.” Canada Elections Act were violated. 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Lev Khmelkovsky Christine Syzonenko Dancers of the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Workshop. Singer Iryna Lonchyna of Ukraine. Over 3,000 attend Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival

Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko The “Pryvit” (welcome) dance. The Prometheus Male Chorus of Philadelphia.

(Continued from page 1) items, while Ukrainian and American fare Unfortunately, she added, last year Sviatoslava Kaczaraj and the flags of the was plentiful at the food court. The Soyuzivka experienced a heating oil spill three countries were ceremoniously car- under the patronage of the Embassy of Ukrainian National Association offered a and the cost of the clean-up required a sub- ried out by a color guard of Ukrainian Ukraine in the United States and the spon- professional photo booth at its information stantial outlay of funds. Also addressing the American Veterans. sorship of Self Reliance New York Federal kiosk set up in the gazebo between the crowd was Ukraine’s Consul General in Under a beautiful sunny sky, the show Credit Union and Aerosvit airlines. Main House and the Veselka pavilion. New York, Serhii Pohoreltsev, who attend- began, offering festival-goers a variety of The three outdoor concerts, on Friday Needless to say, the Trembita Lounge and ed with his wife, Svitlana. entertainment, ranging from the dynamic evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday the Tiki Deck were popular as always. The highlight of the first concert was the dancing of the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky evening, were emceed by Larysa Bajus of Welcoming guests at Soyuzivka, which is appearance by Ruslana (Lyzhychko), and Dance Workshop, now directed by Ms. Toronto and Andrij Dobriansky of New owned and operated by the Ukrainian other singers, dancers and musicians who Bohachevsky’s daughter Anya York. The Prometheus and Dumka choirs National Association, were UNA President gave the audience a preview of the won- Bohachevsky Lonkevych, to the energetic each held special midday concerts inside Stefan Kaczaraj and UNA Treasurer Roma derful performances yet to come during music of Messrs. Zhmud (violin) and the Veselka hall, the former on Saturday Lisovich. Also participating was UNA the festival. Pobedinsky (guitar). and the latter on Sunday. National Secretary Christine Kozak, who The official opening of the festival came Ms. Lonchyna, a merited artist of In the evenings on Friday and Saturday, was busy at the fraternal organization’s the next day at the afternoon concert, with Ukraine, first charmed the audience with festival-goers enjoyed dances to the music information kiosk. opening remarks by the UNA president and her lovely voice and then invited all to sing of the popular Klopit band from Chicago. Ms. Lisovich, who spoke at the week- greetings from Ukraine’s Ambassador to along with her. The Ukrainian American Throughout the weekend, scores of vendors end’s first concert on Friday evening, noted the United Nations Yuriy Sergeyev. family ensemble Korinya sang playful showcased their offerings of folk art, crafts, that the Ukrainian Cultural Festival is the The national anthems of the United Ukrainian selections and played traditional music recordings, books, jewelry and other major fund-raising event for Soyuzivka. States, Canada and Ukraine were sung by instruments.

Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko The Dobriansky Brothers trio: (from left) Yurij, Andriy and Yarko. Valeriy Zhmud (left) and Sergei Pobedinsky. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 11

Lev Khmelkovsky Lev Khmelkovsky The Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band. Peter Yarrow with children on the festival stage.

Lev Khmelkovsky Ukraine’s Consul General Serhii Pohoreltsev with Christine Syzonenko UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj. Dancers backstage get ready for their performance. Hundreds more arrived at Soyuzivka for the grand concert that evening. They were welcomed by Mr. Kaczaraj and heard greetings from the Embassy of Ukraine delivered by First Secretary Oresta Starak, who read a message from Ambassador Olexander Motsyk. In addition to the performers who had appeared earlier in the day, the evening concert featured the Prometheus Chorus, which this year cele- brates its 50th anniversary, and Peter Yarrow, who invited children onto the stage to sing with him. Mr. Yarrow, who is of Ukrainian descent, was returning to Soyuzivka after making a special appearance in 2011 with fes- tival headliner Maria Burmaka. The Dobriansky Brothers – performing here as a trio comprising Andrij, Yarko and Yurij – offered a selection of folk and other songs. The ever-popular Ruslana performed with the dance workshop partici- pants as her back-up dancers. The performance marked her fourth show at Soyuzivka, including two previous festival appearances and a special Lev Khmelkovsky Christine Syzonenko fund-raising event for this beloved center of Ukrainian heritage. Dumka Chorus conductor Vasyl Hrechynsky (front, International pop star Ruslana of Ukraine. – Based on reporting by Lev Khmelkovsky of Svoboda. left) with some of his choristers.

Christine Syzonenko Mistress of ceremonies Larysa Bajus.

Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko Orlando Pagan and Anya Bohachevsky Lonkevych of Some of the Ukrainian folk arts in the vendors’ area. A lively number presented by the dance workshop. the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Workshop.

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Ms. Tymoshenko is being treated for back State Administration reported on July 18. newspaper. A film was shown in May on the NEWSBRIEFS trouble in a state-run hospital and did not “On July 27 at 1 p.m., the Ukrainian BBC program “Panorama” pointing to prob- attend the hearing. Ms. Tymoshenko is Orthodox Church will hold a prayer service lems of racism and soccer hooliganism at (Continued from page 2) serving a seven-year prison term on abuse at St. Volodymyr’s Hill near the monument stadiums in Ukraine and Poland. Former Turchynov told a news conference on July of office charges in connection with a to St. Prince Volodymyr the Great. It will be England soccer player Sol Campbell advised 16. “Yes, this will not happen right away, Russian energy deal dating back to her held by Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia English fans to avoid traveling to the two but this task will be fulfilled.” The “Ukraine time as prime minister. She has also been Kirill, who will arrive in Ukraine at the invi- Eastern European countries. The England against Yanukovych” campaign has a logo charged in a separate tax evasion case. Ms. tation of the believers of the Ukrainian fans who supported their national team in Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate),” that depicts the crossed-out profile of Mr. Tymoshenko’s supporters say the cases Kyiv and Donetsk during the group stage reads the statement. As reported, the Day matches saw that that the BBC’s claims Yanukovych wearing a royal crown. against her are politically motivated, and of the Conversion of the Kyivan Rus’ to were untrue, the center said. The English (Interfax-Ukraine, Associated Press) the United States and the European Union have condemned her prosecution. (RFE/ Christianity has been marked since 2008 Football Association leadership said that Tymoshenko appeal postponed, again RL, based on reporting by Agence France- on July 28, on the feast day of St. through its unprofessional actions the BBC Presse and Interfax) Volodymyr. (Ukrinform) had deprived the English national team of KYIV – Ukraine’s high court has post- significant support from fans at Euro 2012 poned hearing jailed ex-Prime Minister Kirill to lead service in Kyiv Yanukovych Jr. to recall his vote matches in Ukraine. (Interfax-Ukraine) Yulia Tymoshenko’s appeal against her KYIV – National Deputy Viktor conviction and prison sentence for the KYIV – Patriarch of Moscow and All Foreign fans tried salo at Euro 2012 Yanukovych Jr. said on July 12 that he would third time. On July 12, the court in Kyiv Russia Kirill, during his visit to Ukraine write a statement indicating that he did not KYIV – Fifty-six percent of foreign soccer granted a prosecution request for a post- scheduled for July 26-28, will hold a prayer vote for the new law on language policy fans for the first time tried “salo” (cured ponement, citing the need for a new service in Kyiv on July 27 to mark the anni- passed by the Verkhovna Rada on July 3. slabs of pork fat, with or without skin) at the assessment of Ms. Tymoshenko’s health, versary of the conversion of Kyivan Rus’ to The younger Yanukovych was not in Euro 2012, the Ukraine 2012 Information Christianity, the press service of Kyiv City and rescheduled the case for August 16. Parliament that day as he was at the auto Center has reported, according to a survey races. Mr. Yanukovych was apparently one conducted by the AgriSurvey Agency and of more than 10 national deputies who said the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club and their voting cards were used to vote for the released on June 27. “Ukraine’s national measure without their permission. product has become a real discovery for 56 (Ukrayinska Pravda, The Ukrainian Weekly) percent of foreign football fans,” read the TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 statement. According to the survey, more Life for trafficking workers in U.S. or e-mail [email protected] than half of respondents, when asked PHILADELPHIA – A Ukrainian man has whether they heard anything about salo, SERVICES PROFESSIONALS been sentenced to life in prison plus 20 said: “What is it?” Among respondents who years for human trafficking, it was reported had already tried salo, the figure was 27 per- on July 17. A prosecutor in Philadelphia cent. Those who tried salo for the first time said 52-year-old Omelyan Botsvynyuk’s apparently liked it. The study also showed human trafficking operation was “modern- that of the Ukrainian dishes, 39 percent of day slavery.” Mr. Botsvynyuk and his broth- respondents said they liked borsch, 20 per- er were found guilty of forcing crews of cent liked varenyky, 9 percent liked desperate villagers from their homeland to Chicken Kyiv, and 4 percent liked holubtsi work cleaning homes and businesses in and potato pancakes. Some fans said their Philadelphia and nearby states for little or favorite dishes were black pudding and no pay. They also used sexual and physical horseradish with beets. (Interfax-Ukraine) force to intimidate workers. The brother, Military maneuvers start in Ukraine Stepan Botsvynyuk, is due to be sentenced on July 17 and faces up to 20 years in pris- KYIV – Military exercises called Rapid on for racketeering. (RFE/RL, based on Trident 2012 have officially started in reporting by the Associated Press and Ukraine, according to July 16 news reports. Agence France-Presse) The opening ceremony of the maneuvers was held on the territory of the Ground Lutsenko to be treated in Kyiv prison Forces Academy’s international peacekeep- KYIV – The recommendations of experts ing center. Almost 900 Ukrainian troops from the Ukrainian Health Ministry regard- and almost 170 U.S. soldiers along with ing the treatment of former Ukrainian military personnel from 16 countries, Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko will including , Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, be realized within Kyiv’s pre-trial detention Canada, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, center, the press office of the State Moldova, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia Penitentiary Service of Ukraine reported and Sweden are taking part in the maneu- on July 10. The service said that a Health vers on the Yavoriv military field in the Ministry commission conducted a medical western Lviv region. The troops will prac- examination of Mr. Lutsenko in Kyiv’s pre- tice joint efforts in peacekeeping opera- trial detention center on July 9. “After the tions. The exercises are expected to last medical examination (a personal examina- two weeks (RFE/RL, based on reporting by Interfax and UNIAN) HELP WANTED tion and a study of relevant medical docu- ments), the commission formulated its rec- Peacekeepers heading to Ivory Coast ommendations in writing and submitted We are seeking a babysitter them to the medical unit of Kyiv’s pre-trial KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on July 6 for our 3 year old son in Bayside, NY. detention center. The medical staff of the passed a bill approving the Ukrainian pres- Must speak Ukrainian fluently. Preferably institution has accepted these recommen- ident’s decision to send Ukrainian peace- owns a car. Two days per week - Wednes- dations and will carry them out at Kyiv’s keepers to Africa’s Ivory Coast from the day and Thursday. No. of days to increase pre-trial detention center,” read the state- Ukrainian contingent operating in the in December. Tel. 646-763-0045. ment. The State Penitentiary Service United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). recalled that over the period of Mr. The main tasks of Ukraine’s peacekeeping FOR SALE Lutsenko’s stay in Kyiv’s pre-trial detention contingent in the Ivory Coast will not go center, 15 commissions of experts from the beyond the tasks specified during the avia- Ukrainian Health Ministry had been set up tion unit’s deployment with UNMIL, in par- 1BR/1Bath apaRtment for his examination and treatment. In addi- ticular, aerial reconnaissance and surveil- in Ukrainian Village, Somerset, NJ. Recently tion, in order to conduct a thorough exami- lance, transportation of mission staff, air renovated, new hardwood floors, freshly nation, Mr. Lutsenko was transported from support for U.N. troops, patrolling and painted, new window treatments. Laundry the pre-trial detention center to leading medical evacuation, as well as protection of across hallway in same building. Price $62,000. clinics in Kyiv seven times. (Ukrinform) civilians who are under an imminent threat Call 908-601-4405 or 732-796-1035 of physical violence. The activity associated Soccer association complains about BBC with Ukraine’s participation in cross-bor- OPPORTUNITIES KYIV – The English Football Association der operations as part of cooperation is preparing a formal written complaint between the U.N. Mission in Liberia and the WANT IMPACT? against the BBC, claiming the broadcaster United Nations Operation in Ivory Coast Earn extra income! launched a campaign ahead of the Euro will be financed from Ukraine’s state bud- Run your advertisement here, The Ukrainian Weekly is looking 2012 European Football Championship in get, with the further recovery of these in The Ukrainian Weekly’s for advertising sales agents. Ukraine and Poland aimed at discrediting funds by the United Nations. On July 5, the For additional information contact the tournament’s co-hosts, the Ukraine Parliament approved a decision to send CLASSIFIEDS section. Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, 2012 Information Center reported on June Ukrainian peacekeepers to Congo. The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. 25, citing the United Kingdom’s Daily Mail (Ukrinform) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 13 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30

Kharlan’s road to the Olympics February 11, 2011 – Beats Italy’s Gioia Elite Ukrainian Olympians Marcocca 15-11 to win the Saber World Cup in London. March 11, 2011 – Defeats fellow by Ihor N. Stelmach “The huge desire we had to win prevent- ed us from leading at the beginning,” she Ukrainian Olena Khomrova 15-8 to win explained to reporters afterwards, accord- gold at the Saber World Cup in , Fencer Olga Kharlan ing to the BBC Sport archives. “But after Turkey. Among most sports fans, Olga Kharlan that we found we had nothing to lose, and July 11, 2011 – Wins 2011 European would not be recognized as a sports star. gradually got on the right, relaxed path. I Championship, beating Poland’s The sport of fencing struggles to gain a fol- knew it was a pretty difficult situation, but I Aleksandra Socha, 15-10. lowing, let alone prominence, in most was very confident that I could win. I October 11, 2011 – Wins individual countries. But this saber specialist got the wasn’t nervous – I fenced in a very relaxed, bronze and helps team win silver at World sport onto Ukrainian front pages with one kind-of-freestyle way.” Fencing Championships in Catania, Italy. of the more memorable performances at In 2008 Kharlan was duly named April 12, 2012 – Finishes third in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Ukraine’s athlete of the year, no big sur- Olympic qualification rankings, effectively On a three-woman saber team with Olha prise considering her Olympic gold medal. gaining entry into Olympics. Zhovnir and Olena Khomrova, Kharlan Very surprising was her repeating with the June 12, 2012 – Defends her European London2012.com faced off against a Chinese team in the same honor in 2009, when she led her fencing title in Legano, Italy, by defeating Nataliya Dobrynska Greece’s Vassiliki Vougiouha 15-14 in finals of the competition. Granted, this was team to the world title, won second place in Dobrynska’s gold medal achievement at halfway through an Olympics where the woman’s saber final. her individual event and won the European the Beijing Games four years ago still trig- host nation was winning every medal it individual tournament. These performanc- gers moments of major disbelief. “To was supposed to win. es have made her a top candidate for a Pentathlete become an Olympic champion is an incred- The Chinese team got off to a great start, medal at the upcoming 2012 Olympics in ible feeling,” she said in an April interview zooming to a 25-15 advantage, the home Nataliya Dobrynska London. with the London Evening Standard. “I have crowd boisterous in their support (45 points The late Dmytro Polyakov figures The sport of fencing has tried diligently lots of different emotions. For a long time, I scored wins in team saber fencing). Not to strongly in Ukraine’s hopes of winning a to shake its reputation as a sport practiced couldn’t believe that I was able to do it. I be denied, Kharlan persevered, spearhead- gold medal this summer at the London’s solely by the elite. This certainly was not didn’t expect to become the Olympic win- ing the comeback as Team Ukraine roared Olympics. The 47-year-old was the hus- the case for Kharlan. ner in Beijing, but, before the Games, I was back to tie, jumped ahead (40-36), then band and coach of Nataliya Dobrynska, “I started off dancing,” she told the BBC sure I had enough great physical shape to tied again at 44-44. Then 17, she scored who broke the pentathlon world record at in a 2010 interview, “but I quit because of fight for medals. I think I did everything I more than half of the team’s total points. the World Indoor Athletics Championships financial problems and took up fencing could at the time and I hope that Olympic Fencing for the deciding point, Kharlan in the final days of his life. Dobrynska dem- because it was free. My godfather [fencing medal from Beijing is not the last in my and China’s Tan Xue lunged at the same onstrated mental toughness in barely beat- coach Anatoly Shlikar] suggested fencing career.” time, both screaming victoriously. The ing England’s Jessica Ennis at the mid- and took me to the center for the first time. This summer there is much pressure in match referee could not decide the winner, March competition in Istanbul, Turkey. I’ve been fencing for 10 years now.” London, the hometown of Ennis, though even with the benefit of video replay, and She did not mention her husband’s dete- She is no stranger to the glamorous side much of it will also rest on defending cham- the point had to be replayed. riorating health when she draped the of the Olympic sport. At the young age of 18, pion Dobrynska’s shoulders. It will be most Once again, the young Ukrainian held her Ukrainian flag over her shoulders, radiant nerves in check and landed the winning with teammates Zhovnir and Khomrova, challenging for the Ukrainian to enjoy the in her victory, while being hugged by an point. The hometown Chinese supporters Kharlan participated in a revealing photo athletic competition without succumbing to overcome Ennis. It was his wish that she were silenced and Kharlan was trans- shoot for Ukrainian men’s magazine XXL. thoughts of previous victories or defeats. not talk about his illness, preferring to keep formed into an Olympic hero back home. Instead of reveling in her celebrity status Dobrynska has already lived the Olympic the matter private. like some Olympic gold medalists, Kharlan experience. Ennis will be making her debut Two weeks after the record-breaking tri- is again heavily engaged in the intense in front of her home crowd; she will face the umph in Istanbul, Polyakov was dead. training and preparation she hopes will unwanted responsibility of competing in Months later, as the deep personal grief result in more medals at the London Games. the spotlight at her home stadium. continued to take its toll on Dobrynska, “We train hard for at least three hours a The pair competed again after Istanbul pre-Olympic training at a camp in Portugal day, getting up early in the morning for a at the Gotzis Hypo meeting in Gotzis, was the remedy. Defending the Olympic jog, then training, then personal lessons Austria, in late May – the final pre-Olympic title she won in Beijing in 2008 was the after lunch,” she explains. “When I get back showdown between the top two Olympic second dedication Dobrynska made to the to the room, I don’t even have the strength contenders. In a reversal of for- man known better to his family and friends to watch TV. Plus I’m often away for a long tune, Ennis set records with 6,906 points, as Dima. period of time [competing] and I sacrifice the Russian Chemova finished second and Before Istanbul, Ennis and Russia’s everything related to my parents and fami- Dobrynska a disappointing ninth with ly. I see them very rarely, but I speak to Tatyana Chemova, who won a gold medal 6,311 points. Dobrynska admitted her per- them on the phone or over the internet. But at the World Championships in 2011, were formance was off because she had not been I’m dreaming of another Olympic medal at the medal favorites in 2012. Dobrynska’s training properly since the death of her London 2012 and I will strive for that.” early season form has earned her gold husband/coach. Her Olympic success four years ago is medal contender status. After Istanbul the Interestingly, four years ago Dobrynska still the high point of Kharlan’s young confidence level is up, and attaining a also finished ninth in Gotzis before going career. She is ready to write a new chapter world record laid the groundwork for a Olga Kharlan in her remarkable story this summer. continued program of preparation. (Continued on page 15)

chosen after hundreds of ideas were tested als features the traditional Greek goddess bearers on its approximately 8,000-mile 2012 Olympic... by Britons. The name Wenlock comes from of victory, Nike, entering the host city from journey to light the ceremonial flame to the English city of Much Wenlock, a small the Parthenon. The reverse side features mark the opening of the 2012 Games in (Continued from page 1) town in Shropshire. The city was the host five symbolic elements: the curved back- London. The triangular shape of the torch wide lapels for men, and capri pants, col- of the Much Wenlock Games created by Dr. ground implies a bowl or amphitheater; is a first for Olympic torches, but it is also ored tunics and short vests for women. William Penny Brookes in 1890, which the core emblem is an architectural expres- symbolic, for this is the third time that Fans may purchase uniform items at the included athletics and traditional country sion, a metaphor for the modern city; a grid London will host the Olympic Games company’s official shops. (T-shirts, 880 hrv; sports with a procession of flag bearers, that suggests both a pulling together and a (1908, 1948 and 2012). Its outer skin is shorts, 1,400 hrv; dress, 1,250 hrv; and jog- competitors and officials. Baron Pierre de sense of outreach, the effort of the athletes; made of an aluminum alloy that is corro- ging shoes, 1,100 hrv.) Bosco is expected to Coubertin was invited to attend the games, the River Thames, with a ribbon-like sion- and heat-resistant, and lightweight – design Ukraine’s uniforms for the 2014 and in 1894 de Coubertin proposed the appearance suggests festive celebration; weighting only 800 grams. The fuel source Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, establishment of the Olympic Games in a and a central square with a stylized logo for is a gas canister with a minimum burn-time and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in modern form. Two years later, the first the 2012 Olympic Games. of 10 minutes; it operates at high altitudes, Rio de Janeiro. modern Olympics were held in Athens. The Olympic torch, designed by Edward sub-zero temperatures and strong winds. The medals of this year’s Games will be Barber and Jay Osgerby, was selected from There are no athletes of Ukrainian Mascots, medals and the torch the largest ever – measuring 8.5 centime- more than 600 applications. Designed in descent on the U.S. Olympic Team, but The mascots for the 2012 Games include ters in diameter, seven millimeters thick- their studios in London, engineered in Canada has one – Alexandra Komarnycky. Wenlock and for the Paralympic Games, ness and weighing 375-400 grams. Basildon and manufactured in Coventry, (An athlete profile on Komarnycky appears Mandeville. Designed by the London cre- Designed by renowned British artist David England, the torch features 8,000 laser-cut in the special section on the Olympics on ative agency Iris, the two mascots were Watkins, the image on the front of the med- perforations – representing the 8,000 torch pages 14-15 of this issue.) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 15

Ukraine’s boxers are medal favorites

by Ihor N. Stelmach pounds, and is coached by his father, Anatoly. He claims if his father was not a In the 10 weight divisions of the boxing coach he probably would have Olympic sport of boxing, four Ukrainians become a hockey player. In 2004 he are heavily favored to win medals at the became junior flyweight European U-17 upcoming 2012 London Games. They champion. In 2006 the aggressive left- include Vasyl Lomachenko (lightweight), hander won the Junior World Taras Shelestyuk (welterweight), Evhen Championships. A year later, at the Seniors Khytrov (middleweight) and Oleksandr World Championships, Lomachenko Usyk (heavyweight). Lomachenko, expect- defeated four boxers before losing to ed to enter the professional ranks right Russian favorite Albert Selimov in the after the Olympics, is by far the most finals. He avenged his defeat to Selimov renowned of the Ukrainian boxing team, a when he won gold at the 2008 Olympic two-time world champion and defending Games in Beijing, beating his five oppo- London2012.com Olympic champion. Here are mini profiles nents by a whopping 58-13 on the way to Evhen Khytrov Oleksandr Usyk of the four Ukrainian medal favorites: his medal. He was named outstanding 2011 (Baku) he won gold medals as a Championships in Baku, beating six differ- Vasyl Lomachenko: Age 24, born near boxer for the tournament and was awarded featherweight and lightweight, respectively. ent middleweight contenders. In a close Odesa, Ukraine, he is is 5-foot-7, 130 the Val Barker Trophy. In 2009 (Milan) and Taras Shelestyuk: A 26-year-old native final against Japan’s Ryota Murata, Khytrov of Sumy, Ukraine, he boxes in the 150 lb. escaped with a 24-22 victory. welterweight classification. In the finals of Oleksandr Usyk: Born in Symferopol, the 2011 World Championships in Baku, he , he is 25 years old, 6-foot-3, 200 beat Kazakhstan’s Serik Sapiyev with a pounds, and a boxer who has fought in 16-10 final score. After he defeated oppo- three different weight classes and currently nents from Denmark, Cuba, France and is a heavyweight. As an amateur he won Russia prior to the finals, he officially quali- the 2008 European Boxing Championships fied for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. as a light-heavyweight and the 2011 com- He helped the Ukraine National Boxing petition as a heavyweight. Usyk was win- Team win four gold and one silver medals. ner of the Stranya Cup in 2008 as a light- Evhen Khytrov: He turns 24 on August heavyweight after being outclassed at the 18, some six days after competing at the 2006 European Championships in the London Olympics. At 170 pounds, he boxes semi-finals as a middleweight. Later in in the middleweight division. He is the 2008 he moved up another weight class 2011 Ukrainian Nationals Champion and a and went on to win three fights and qualify former European Cup Boxing and for the Beijing Olympics, where he won his European Juniors Boxing Championships first bout but lost his second. In 2011, as a winner. Khytrov won the gold medal at the heavyweight, he won a gold medal at the Vasyl Lomachenko Taras Shelestyuk 2011 World Amateur Boxing Baku World Championships.

Elite Ukrainian... Ukrainian Canadian swimmer (Continued from page 14) represents North American diaspora on to win Olympic gold. She expects to be PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Alexandra Komarnycky, She won her first international title at in much better physical condition in a Canadian swimmer of Ukrainian descent, the 2004 Canadian Open Short Course London than she was in the Austrian com- will be representing Canada at the London National Championships in the 400-meter petition. 2012 Olympic Games. She is the lone North individual medley. Now 30 years old, Dobrynska has been American Olympian for the 2012 Games Her senior national team career began practicing athletics for 22 years. She was who claims Ukrainian heritage. in 2006 at the Pan Pacific Championships raised by athletic parents – her mother, A resident of Victoria, British Columbia, in Victoria. At the 2009 world swimming Lyubov, played volleyball and handball, and Ms. Komarnycky, 22, moved there after she championships, Ms. Komarnycky placed threw the ; her father, Volodymyr, competed in the Beijing 2008 Olympic among the top 16 in the women’s 400- ran cross-country and practiced skiing, Games, after her 29th place finish in the meter individual medley. shooting and diving. 400-meter individual medley. Randy In 2012 Ms. Komarnycky finished in the Her competitive nature was born from Bennett is her coach. top 10 at the Commonwealth Games in the desire to beat her older sister, Viktoriya. A swimmer from a young age, and an Delhi, India, in the 400-meter individual Nataliya was thrilled with the excitement of Etobicoke, Ontario, native, Ms. Komarnycky medley, the 400-meter freestyle and the winning athletic races in a group of girls all started swimming lessons at the Etobicoke 800-meter freestyle events. Last year, Ms. three to five years older. She decided athlet- Olympium pool and later joined the Komarnycky had a top-10 finish in the 400- ics was going to be her life and the heptath- Etobicoke Swimming Club with Kevin meter medley at the World Championships olympic.ca lon her favorite event. (The heptathlon con- Thorburn as her coach. in Shanghai, China. Alexandra Komarnycky sists of seven events over two days: 100- meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, javelin, and 200-meter and 800- meter races.) Log on to These days, she reigns as the elder stateswoman of the medal contenders in www.ukrweekly.com the heptathlon. In London the younger ath- letes will be trying to catch the Olympic champion. 1933-2012 Post-career, Dobrynska wants to make a contribution toward bettering society while Cost of an annual online subscription: $65 ($55 for UNA members). bringing more positive attention to her Subscribers to our print edition can get an additional online subscription for only $5. sport, like legendary Ukrainian pole-vaulter Serhiy Bubka. She is currently a deputy on To start your online subscription call our our subscription department, the Vinnytsia Oblast Council and may pur- 973-292-9800, ext. 3042. sue sports administration or a future in The Ukrainian Weekly archive (1933-2011) is open to the public. politics, but she has several more years of The current year’s issues, however, are reserved for online subscribers. competitive athletics on the horizon. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30 No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 17 Ukrainian Catholic priest appointed dean of theology school at Catholic University

WASHINGTON – Following a nation- Provost James Brennan stated that “The School of Theology and Religious wide search, John Garvey, president of The “Father Morozowich’s leadership during Studies maintains the highest standards of Catholic University of America, has the past academic year as acting dean scholarly excellence, and I am privileged to appointed the Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, clearly demonstrated his vision for the be given this opportunity to assist in associate professor, as dean of the School school and his considerable talents in directing the future of this noble endeav- of Theology and Religious Studies, effec- building faculty relations and support for or,” said Father Morozowich. “I look for- tive July 1. students. I believe that the school will con- ward to capitalizing on our strengths and “It gives me great pleasure to appoint tinue to prosper, and the university will assisting our students and professors in Father Mark Morozowich as dean of the benefit, from his experience as a scholar their pursuit of excellence in their studies. School of Theology and Religious Studies,” and academic leader. ” I am humbled that I have been given this said President Garvey. “Father Father Morozowich joined the theology opportunity to serve my colleagues in our Morozowich has the skills and the experi- and religious studies faculty of The common task of scholarly enrichment of ence to lead our university’s oldest school, Catholic University in 2003 as an assistant the Catholic intellectual tradition.” and to address the challenge of leadership professor of liturgical studies and sacra- Father Morozowich researches the his- in the Church’s intellectual life. Father mental theology. He completed his doctor- torical development of the liturgical year Morozowich is the first Eastern Catholic to al work at the Oriental Institute in Rome, in Byzantine tradition with a concentra- head the school. Symbolically, this demon- where he earned a Doctorate in Eastern tion on Holy Week, as well as themes of strates The Catholic University of Christian Studies with a specialization in sacramental theology in the patristic peri- America’s commitment to Blessed John liturgy. He served as associate dean for od and its relationship with liturgical his- Paul II’s vision of the Church ‘breathing seminary and ministerial programs from tory. He has written on pastoral implica- with two lungs’ – both Eastern and July 2006 to June 2011 and as acting dean tions of liturgical studies and their effect Western rites.” of the school since July 2011. The Very Rev. Mark Morozowich on Eastern churches today.

Nina Arianda set to play Janis Joplin in upcoming film

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The upcoming biographical movie “Joplin” will feature Tony award-winning actress Nina Arianda starring as the rock icon Janis Joplin. This will be her first lead role in a film. The film is set to start production early next year with a $20 million bud- get. The director is Sean Durkin, who is known most notably for his film “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” which won him the award of Best Director at Sundance Film Festival last year. The film will focus on the last six months of Joplin’s wild life with flash- backs to her earlier years. Joplin died in 1970 when she was only 27 years old. A concern in making this movie is the ability of the lead actress to capture Joplin’s signature raspy voice, however, speaking with Deadline, producer Peter Newman said of Ms. Arianda: “I’ve never in my life seen an actress walk on a stage and convey the duality of vulnerability with overheated sexuality, which is what Janis was all about.” The film has rights to use 21 of Joplin’s songs, which Ms. Arianda will be singing herself. Many other actresses over the years have expressed interest in the role as Janis, among them Zooey Deschanel, Renee Zellweger, Amy Adams and the late Brittany Murphy. Ms. Arianda received her first Tony Award this year for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Vanda in “Venus in Fur.” She was previously nominated for best performance by a leading actress in a play for her Broadway debut in “Born Yesterday” (2011). Other awards she has received include the 2010 Henry Derwent Award for the most promising female performer in the New York metro- politan area and the Clive Barnes award. Ms. Arianda has appeared in a num- ber of films in supporting roles, includ- ing Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris,” “Tower Heist” and others. In her youth, Ms. Arianda attended the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky dance workshops and was a member of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. Ms. Arianda attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2009. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30

interview with The Canadian Press. to a center ice mix that included Mikhail “They’ve got a ton of skill and obviously I’m Grabovski meant the Leafs still lacked a Bozak produced on Leafs’ top line not going to take as many shots as them. I true No. 1 guy, but certainly had three Tyler Bozak realized he wasn’t going to just five points in his first 13 games, he want to let them take the shots because capable No. 2’s. If Lombardi were to slide be the main man on Toronto’s main line. rebounded to tally 18 goals, 29 assists for they have better shots than me.” to a wing position, the No. 3 center slot It’s easy to get skipped over when both of 47 points through 73 games, including nine Contrary to his luck a year ago, Bozak would open up for Bozak, a spot he would your linemates are among the top 10 NHL multi-point games. Last year he totaled 32 benefited from better bounces of the puck be most suited for, especially after a couple scoring leaders. points in 82 games. The positive change this season. He managed to bat a couple of years of experience. “I’m the last guy on the line, I know that,” from last year came down to two factors right out of the air, once seeing a puck His team-best 54.6 percent faceoff per- Bozak said in a mid-December 2011 inter- for the Regina, Saskatchewan, native. bounce over his stick, only to quickly turn centage allowed him to become a reliable view with The Canadian Press. “I’m out “A lot of it has to do with the guys I’m around and score on a backhand shot. penalty killer by last season’s end. He aver- there trying to get those guys the puck as playing with and just confidence,” Bozak aged a third-best shorthanded ice time per Expectations dimmed much as I can. I’m not trying to do end-to- said. “Last year, from the start of the year to game of 1:48. end rushes or anything like that.” the end of the year, I lacked a lot of confi- When the Maple Leafs added two new Ideally the third-line center should be a For a playmaking centerman dedicated dence.” centers in the offseason, it was expected bit bigger and tougher than the more to dishing the puck, the Ukrainian Bozak Bozak’s confidence could have easily the primary benefactors of the acquisi- finessed Bozak, though in keeping with tra- quietly put together a very impressive taken a big hit during the summer when tions would be the team’s wingers. In real- dition of Saskatchewan natives, he’s defi- bounce-back campaign on the heels of a the Toronto Maple Leafs signed veteran ity, the player who was helped out the nitely not shy about getting involved in any semi-disastrous 2010-2011. Dish the puck center Tim Connolly to be their top line most by the club’s moves was another cen- physical play. Although slightly smaller he did, making sure wingers Phil Kessel pivot. Early season injuries to the free ter. than the perfect third-line center, he gives (sixth in scoring with 82 points) and Joffrey agent Connolly allowed Bozak to return as Bringing veterans Tim Connolly and way more speed and skill than one would Lupul (17th with 67 points) continued to the No. 1 man in the middle. Matthew Lombardi on board implied Tyler expect from the position. put up productive numbers. “I want to give it to those guys in the Bozak would be shifting down to anchor Such was the pre-season plan drawn up After starting the season slowly with neutral zone with speed,” he said in his the third forward line. Not necessarily a by management and coaches. Connolly’s demotion – more of an honest evaluation injury forced a change in plan. Bozak of the organization’s personnel needs. ended up back as the top center. In 2011- Bozak remained a key player in Toronto’s 2012 he exceeded expectations. plans as he was re-signed to a two-year Struggles with fear of flying deal worth $1.5 million annually – a nice increase over his previous $875,000 per Bozak’s worst part of being a profes- year. sional athlete is the constant flying. The When Bozak was a 23-year-old college nervousness and fear he experiences on a free agent coming out of the University of plane didn’t begin until his high school Denver, the Leafs outbid all other interest- days. He can’t exactly explain the hows and ed NHL teams for his services. At the time, whys of his phobia. “I get sweaty,” said Toronto had a huge hole at the center posi- Bozak in a 2010 interview with The Star. tion and Bozak was thrown in way too high com. “In my mind I still don’t see how it all on the depth chart. Heading into 2011- works. All that weight floating through the 2012, the plan was for the young Ukrainian air. Just doesn’t sound right.” to move down from top-six forward to Fortunately, the fear does not affect his third line center. There he could prove his on-ice performance, since the team travels true value to the team. the night before it plays and there is a calm- The additions of Connolly and Lombardi ing down period.

To underscore the seriousness of con- Smith resolution... cerns about Ukraine’s democratic regres- (Continued from page 3) sion, the resolution calls for denying U.S. visas to Ukrainian officials involved in seri- democratic development,” said Rep. Smith, ous human rights abuses, anti-democratic who chairs the U.S. Helsinki Commission. actions, such as electoral fraud, or corrup- “This resolution outlines measures the tion, including officials involved in the Ukrainian government must take, consis- selective prosecution and persecution of tent with its OSCE obligations, to reverse political opponents. the backsliding. Congress has a longstand- Back on May 17, Rep. Smith had chaired ing record of supporting the Ukrainian peo- a Helsinki Commission hearing addressing ple in building an independent, democratic the upcoming elections and imprisonment Ukraine based on the rule of law and of opposition leaders. respect for human rights. Americans are The U.S. Helsinki Commission, whose profoundly interested in Ukraine’s inde- formal name is the U.S. Commission on pendence and future democratic evolu- Security and Cooperation in Europe, is an tion.” independent agency of the federal govern- With Ukraine’s impending leadership of ment charged with monitoring compliance the Organization for Security and with the Helsinki Accords and advancing Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) – the coun- comprehensive security through promo- try will be chair-in-office for 2013 – the tion of human rights, democracy, and eco- resolution urges the Ukrainian govern- nomic, environmental and military coop- ment to take immediate measures to eration in 56 countries. The commission reverse the current anti-democratic consists of nine members from the U.S. course and display exemplary conduct, Senate, nine from the House of especially in human rights and fundamen- Representatives, and one member each tal freedoms, democracy and the rule of from the Departments of State, Defense law. and Commerce. ATTORNEY “Avoiding Extinction, Children of the Kulak” ANDRE SHRAMENKO by Vladimir A Bohdan Now available for you electronic devices on Amazon. com, “Avoiding Extinction, Children of the Kulak” is a 32 Mercer Street true account of a Ukrainian family’s travails, survival Hackensack, NJ 07601 and eventual settlement in the United States. (201) 488-3200 Go to the Kindle store on Amazon.com and download a copy for $5.99 US.

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July 25-28 Ukrainian Festival, St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, July 30-August 3 Ukrainian embroidery workshop, Grazhda Music and Art McKees Rocks, PA 412-331-2362 or www.ukrainianfestivalmckeesrocks.net Jewett, NY Center, www.grazhdamusicandart.org

July 26-29 65th Convention, Ukrainian Orthodox League, Protection July 30-August 10 Ukrainian folk singing workshop, Grazhda Music and Bethlehem, PA of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Best Jewett, NY Art Center, www.grazhdamusicandart.org Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center, www.lehighvalleyhotel.com or 610-866-5800 July 31 Film screening, “Ukraine. When the Countdown Began” Cambridge, MA by Serhii Bukovsky, presented by Yuri Shevchuk, July 27-28 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute, Harvard University, 617-495-4053 Dickinson, ND 701-486-1486 or [email protected] August 3-5 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo July 27-29 Darka & Slavko reunion weekend, with pub night, concert Dauphin, MB Ukraina, 204-622-4600 or www.cnuf.ca Ellenville, NY and dance with Hrim, Ukrainian American Youth Association, Oselia resort, 845-647-7230 August 4 Genealogy workshop by Mike Buryk, Oselia resort, or www.cym.org/us/ellenville Ellenville, NY [email protected]

July 27-29 Slow-pitch softball tournament, Ukrainian National August 4 Pig roast and horseshoe tournament, Syracuse Ukrainian Hawkestone, ON Federation, Camp Sokil, 905-804-9939 Syracuse, NY National Home, 315-478-9272 or [email protected] July 28 Literary evening with Yuriy Tarnawsky, Grazhda Music Jewett, NY and Art Center, www.grazhdamusicandart.org August 4-5 Lemko Vatra, Organization for the Defense of Lemko Ellenville, NY Western Ukraine, Ukrainian American Youth Association, July 29 Golf tournament, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Oselia resort, 845-647-7230 or www.cym.org/us/ellenville Barrie, ON Catholic Church and Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church, Horseshoe Resort – Highlands Course, August 4-6 Servus Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Pavilion, www.horseshoeresort.com or 416-593-7000 Edmonton [email protected] or 780-488-3378 August 5-18 Folkorama, Lviv Ukrainian Pavilion, Ukrainian Labor July 29 Family Barbecue, St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Winnipeg, MB Temple, www.folklorama.ca Apopka, FL Catholic Church, 321-217-7787 or [email protected] Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions July 30-August 2 Pysanka workshop, Grazhda Music and Art Center, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Jewett, NY www.grazhdamusicandart.org and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 No. 30

[email protected] PREVIEW OF EVENTS 1-845-626-5641 Friday, August 24 Festival at Tryzubivka, County Line and WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The Khmelnychenky Lower State roads, Horsham, PA 19044. Plast fraternity is sponsoring an all-ages Doors will open at noon. The festival stage dance at the Wildwood Crest Pier show concert will begin at 1:30 p.m. with Recreation Center with host Roma Odulak. headliners: the Zoriany Ukrainian Dance, Doors open at 7 p.m. with dance music from Music and Song Ensemble (Kirovohrad, at 7-8 p.m. The “Party Ptashat” kids’ dance Ukraine); Desna Ukrainian Dance 216 Foordmore Road, P.O. Box 529, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 will be held at 8-9:30 p.m. hosted by Company (Toronto); violinist Innesa Bratchyk Levko Wolansky. The “Wildwood Tymochko Dekajlo (Lviv); and the Vox Idol” dance contest with guest judges Ania Ethnika Band (New York City). A zabava – Bohachevsky Lonkevych, and Nina and a public social dance – to the music of the George Kobryn, begins at 10 p.m. with cash Vox Ethnika orchestra will follow the con- 2012 Summer Events cert, at 4:30 p.m. Delicious Ukrainian foods prizes of $100, $50 and $25 per individual/ and baked goods, picnic fare and cool July 22 – July 27 August 17 group. The teen “Club Crest” “vechirka” with DJ Matej Liteplo will follow the dance con- refreshments will be plentiful. Vendors are – Heritage Camp Session 2 – Tiki Deck – Kagero test. Admission: kids and students, $5; welcome. An arts and crafts bazaar and a adults age 23 and over, $10. Proceeds go children’s fun area will be open all day. July 22 – July 28 August 18 Admission: $15; students: $10; children – Sports Camp Session 1 – Dance Camp Recital (3pm) toward Plast camps. For information see the events section at www.xmel.org or e-mail under 15: free. Parking is free. For further – Zabava with Tempo July 22 – August 4 [email protected]. information call 267-664-3857 or log on August 19 – August 25 to www.tryzub.org. The sponsor is a 501 – Dance Camp Session 1 Sunday, August 26 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit charitable – Josephs School of Dance July 27 HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian American organization; proceeds benefit youth – Tiki Deck – Zuki & Mike August 24 Sport Center Tryzub will host the 21st sports, and cultural and community pro- – Josephs School of Dance annual Ukrainian Independence Folk grams. July 28 Camp Recital (evening) – Zabava with Na Zdorovya August 31 – September 3 PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES July 29 – August 4 – Sports Camp session 2 Labor Day weekend Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service – to be announced provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian August 3 community. – Pub Night with Svitanok September 10 – September 13 – Gymnasium Reunions: To have an event listed in Preview of Events please send information, in English, written August 4 Bayreuth, Bertesgarten, in Preview format, i.e., in a brief paragraph that includes the date, place, type of event, – Dance Camp Recital (3pm) sponsor, admission, full names of persons and/or organizations involved, and a phone Karlsfeld, Landshut, number to be published for readers who may require additional information. Items – Zabava with Svitanok Regensburg should be no more than 100 words long; longer submissions are subject to editing. August 5 – August 18 September 17 – September 19 Items not written in Preview format or submitted without all required information will not be published. – Dance Camp session 2 – Gymnasium Reunions: August 11 Mittenwald & Salzburg Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973-644- – Miss Soyuzivka September 22 – September 23 9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type the – Zabava to be announced – KLK Weekend text into the body of the e-mail message.

Weekly rate overnight stay $450 Daily commuter for the week $250 42nd annual sports camp run by the Ukrainian Athletic-Educational Association “Chornomorska Sitch” for children ages 6-17. This camp will focus on soccer, tennis, volleyball and swimming, and is perfect for any sports enthusiast. Please contact Marika Bokalo at (908) 851-0617, or e-mail [email protected] for application and additional information.

$1,050 UNA member $1,100 non-UNA member Directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych (daughter of Roma Pryma Bohachevsky), this camp is for ages 8-16, and offers expert instruction for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Room, board, 24-hour supervision, expert lessons and loads of fun are included. Each camp ends with a grand recital. Attendance will be limited to 60 students