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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIII HE KRAINIANNo. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine WorldT Economic ForumU roundtable in Ukraine’sW WTO bid hinges outlines plan for Ukraine’s economic progress on a package of legislation strengthening of Ukraine’s international by Zenon Zawada Whether Ms. Tymoshenko is able to role. Kyiv Press Bureau muster enough votes in the Rada will The plan outlined specific steps some demonstrate whether President Viktor of which must be implemented before KYIV – In what has emerged as a crit- Yushchenko’s government has the neces- July 1, the planned start of the ical political test for the new government, sary political footing to realize its ambi- ’s two-month summer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is ral- tious economic goals. vacation, in order to push for the earliest lying votes to support a package of bills Ms. Tymoshenko’s rallying cry is a that would enable Ukraine to possibly possible WTO accession, increase for- direct attempt to satisfy the demands of join the World Trade Organization eign direct investment and improve the international financiers and investors (WTO) this year. general business environment in who attended the World Economic Ms. Tymoshenko announced the cam- Ukraine. Forum’s Ukraine Roundtable held in paign on June 21, exactly a week after a The 10 points can be summarized as Kyiv on June 16-17. As part of their “Ten Communist-led majority in the follows: Action Steps” proposed to Mr. Verkhovna Rada voted to reject several Yushchenko, they placed WTO compli- 1. Enact all legal changes needed for bills that would have helped clear the WTO entry before the Parliament’s sum- ance as their most urgent priority for way for Ukraine’s WTO bid. Ukraine. mer break. “We will carry out consultations with 2. Create a unit of specialists to sup- “The participants propose the follow- all the parliamentary fractions in order ing steps to be taken urgently: 1. Enact port foreign investors. for this vote to occur,” Ms. Tymoshenko 3. Implement the foreseen one-stop all legal changes needed for WTO entry told reporters after a joint meeting of par- before the Parliament’s summer break,” procedure for starting new businesses. liamentary leaders and government offi- 4. Eliminate excessive and overlap- the statement noted, adding, “If neces- cials. sary postpone the Parliament’s summer ping regulation. It was apparent during the meeting World Economic Forum 5. Repeal the Economic Code and vacation.” that there were enough votes to pass the Mr. Yushchenko had repeatedly stated President delivers enact the Commercial Law Reform. necessary laws, she said. 6. Enact the Financial Securities Law, his goal of having Ukraine join the WTO his keynote address at the World The package of bills includes measures by the year’s end. However, only one Economic Forum Ukraine Roundtable. which is essential for shareholder protec- on protecting intellectual property rights, tion. and-a-half weeks remain before the as well as removing technical barriers Verkhovna Rada’s plenary session con- by Mark Adams 7. Implement international accounting hindering trade, and reducing or abolish- World Economic Forum standards (IFRS). ing export duties on certain products. (Continued on page 22) 8. Pass necessary tax reforms to KYIV – A 10-point action plan for increase Ukraine’s competitiveness and rapid economic progress was presented generate, in the long run, higher tax rev- to President Viktor Yushchenko of enues. Ukraine on June 17, the final day of the 9. Make efforts to enhance manage- Environmental activists criticize World Economic Forum’s Ukraine ment and business skills and to encour- Roundtable. Some 250 participants of age the transfer of knowledge and tech- inaction of Yushchenko administration the roundtable proposed a framework for nologies from abroad. by Vladyslav Pavlov investigating the schemes by which the the urgent measures to improve investor 10. Fight corruption. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly lands were distributed, according to a news confidence. Participants in the World Economic report aired on Novyi Kanal television. “The participants are impressed with Forum’s Ukraine Roundtable had other KYIV – In the first 150 days of Viktor On the botanical garden’s arboretum the remarkable reforms the new govern- Yushchenko’s presidency, a pro-environ- grounds, more than 1,200 types of plants (Continued on page 19) ment has already undertaken and their mental political policy is virtually non-exis- were grown, Novyi Kanal reported. The expectations are now high,” said Prof. tent, the director of the Kyiv Ecological- prosecutor is also investigating the selling Klaus Schwab, founder and executive Cultural Center, Volodymyr Boreiko, said off of some of these scientific specimens. chairman of the World Economic Forum. at a June 15 press conference. A private company calling itself “The Ukrainian government must seize So far, President Yushchenko has failed Donetsk Ecological Investment Project this window of opportunity to deliver to fulfill campaign promises to repossess somehow became owner of these lands, reforms in a fast, decisive and compre- park lands and forest preserves stolen and Novyi Kanal reported, and did not care hensive manner.” distributed by oligarchs, to significantly for the plant specimens. “Based on infrastructure, location and curtail hunting and exclusive safaris, and Apparently, even National Academy people, Ukraine has the potential to to rid the Ministry of the Environment of of Sciences President Boris Paton become the key production site of corrupt officials, Mr. Boreiko said. allowed for the sale of the land. Eastern Europe, but the challenges are “Of all these things, nothing has been Botanical gardens throughout Ukraine tremendous,” he said. “If Ukraine were done, with the exception of returning the fall under the academy’s purview. to achieve a growth rate of 6 to 7 percent lands of the Yalta mountain-forest pre- One culprit that environmentalists can – which would require massive foreign serve,” said Mr. Boreiko, referring to the point to is Donetsk oligarch Rynat investment – Ukraine would need 15 865 acres of land in Crimea that former Akhmetov, who illegally built a 148-acre years to catch up with income levels of president Leonid Kuchma took posses- helipad and hangar for two helicopters ,” Prof. Schwab noted. sion of and distributed to his colleagues. and three planes on the botanical garden The 10-point action plan contains In addition to the Yalta preserve, Mr. grounds, Mr. Boreiko said. broad policy issues which participants Yushchenko promised to return land in “Four men built their dachas on 10 said must be driven forward by a coher- the Donetsk Botanical Garden, which acres right in the Nikitsk Botanical ent government program. The areas par- faces a deeper crisis, and the Nikitsk Garden,” Mr. Boreiko said. “And the ticipants highlighted included improved Botanical Garden, which is in Crimea. name of one of them – Sviatoslav corporate governance, extensive reform Government officials distributed into World Economic Forum Piskun! The guilty are not punished, and of the public administration, concerns private hands more than 363 acres of the land is not returned.” over state intervention in business – par- Klaus Schwab, founder and executive valuable land at the Donetsk Botanical Another nature preserve under threat ticularly regarding the issue of privatiza- chairman of the World Economic Garden, Mr. Boreiko said. tions, clearer government policies and a Forum. Donetsk’s lead prosecutor is currently (Continued on page 22) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS Ukraine’s government tries NEWSBRIEFS Ukraine slams PACE resolution outskirts of Kyiv. In recognition of his con- tributions to the national rebirth of Ukraine, to get a grip on corruption KYIV – Ukrainian Foreign Affairs in August 2000 he was accorded the title of Minister said in Kyiv on Hero of Ukraine. The monument is to be by Roman Kupchinsky suicide. June 21 that a draft resolution calling on built in the Kyiv city center. The Cabinet of RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Both men were known as supporters the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council Ministers and city authorities are to consult Report of former President Leonid Kuchma and of Europe (PACE) to investigate persecu- with Mr. Chornovil’s family and colleagues their arrest has led the opposition to tion of the opposition in Ukraine, Georgia to decide all issues related to the monu- During the last two months of 2004, as declare that they are being “politically and Kyrgyzstan is a “provocative” docu- ment’s erection, which is to be completed the Orange Revolution was changing the persecuted.” ment, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service and before December 24, 2005, the 65th face of the Ukrainian body politic, In mid-June, Mr. Rizak’s two assis- Interfax reported. The draft resolution was anniversary date of his birth. (Permanent approximately $1 billion left Ukraine. tants were also charged with crimes and submitted to the PACE by a small group of Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations) Some of this money was reportedly pri- put on a wanted list. Russian parliamentarians. “Why did the vate and some belonged to the Ukrainian Another Kuchma-appointed regional Russian parliamentarians, members of the Ukrainian government is sued treasury. The people responsible for leader, Volodymyr Scherban from Sumy, Parliamentary Assembly, keep silent when transferring this money out of the coun- has been indicted on a number of [President Leonid] Kuchma’s authoritarian STRASBOURG – The Investment- try have been identified, according to a charges, including extortion, and is being regime ruled in Ukraine?” Mr. Tarasyuk Metallurgical Union, which won a contro- spokesman for the Ukrainian Internal sought by the police. He is alleged to said. “Why did they keep silent when the versial Kryvorizhstal privatization tender Affairs Ministry (MVS), and investiga- have fled to Russia. Mr. Scherban, origi- authorities used administrative resources last year, has filed a lawsuit with the European Court for Human Rights, accus- tions into the matter are under way, nally from Donetsk, was the leader of the for the election campaign? Why did they ing the Ukrainian government of violating Interfax reported on June 1. Liberal Party of Ukraine prior to being keep silent when political assassinations This announcement was the latest in a the union’s rights in the government’s indicted. were carried out in Ukraine? Why did they series of statements made by Ukrainian recent efforts to reprivatize the steel mill, On June 7, Interfax-Ukraine reported keep silent when in fact two attempts were law enforcement agencies on the prom- Ukrainian and international news agencies that the former deputy chief of the made on the life of the opposition presi- ised post-election clean-up of corruption reported on June 21. A press release by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), dential candidate [Viktor Yushchenko]?” and crime in Ukraine. According to union says its stockholders do not hope Volodymyr Satsiuk, was being sought in Mr. Tarasyuk said that only 12 of the some Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko, for a fair consideration of the case in connection with “grave crimes.” 600 members of the European Parliament some 18,000 criminal cases have been Ukraine and have to appeal for justice in According to Procurator General signed the resolution, adding that not even initiated by the MVD since the new gov- Europe. Earlier this year, two economic Sviatoslav Piskun, Mr. Satsiuk reportedly all members of the Russian PACE delega- ernment took power at the end of courts in Kyiv ruled that the Kryvorizhstal left Ukraine and an Interpol red alert will tion put their signatures on it. (RFE/RL January. privatization was illegal and ordered the be posted for him. Newsline) The most widely publicized cases so owner to return the purchased 93.02 per- Mr. Satsiuk has often been mentioned far have been the arrests of two regional Murdoch urged to invest in Ukraine cent of Kryvorizhstal’s shares to the State in connection with the poisoning of leaders, Borys Kolesnykov from the Property Fund. (RFE/RL Newsline) Viktor Yushchenko in 2004. The dinner Donetsk Oblast and Ivan Rizak from the KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko party during which many suspect that Zakarpattia Oblast. Both men are in met with international media magnate Russians urged to invest in Ukraine prison while investigations of their cases dioxin was administered to Mr. Rupert Murdoch in Kyiv on June 21 and KYIV – Speaking on June 21, First continue. Mr. Kolesnykov was arrested Yushchenko, then a presidential candi- urged him to invest in the Ukrainian media, Vice Prime Minister Anatolii Kinakh on charges of extortion, while Mr. Rizak date, took place in Mr. Satsiuk’s summer Ukrainian and international news agencies urged Russians to invest in Ukrainian busi- was charged with “inducing suicide.” home. reported. Mr. Murdoch’s Kyiv visit coincid- nesses. He said the amount of current The Procurator General’s Office claims However, after the June 7 announce- ed with rumors that two Ukrainian television investment was too low for nations with that he did so by harassing an individual ment, Interfax quoted a “source close to channels, Inter and 1+1, may be offered for centuries of shared history. “Every Russian to the point that the person committed the investigation of the poisoning” as sale. Both channels are reportedly controlled saying that Mr. Satsiuk was being sought by opposition Social Democratic Party – investment in Ukraine and every for misuse of SBU funds and not in con- United leader , the head Ukrainian investment in Russia will make Roman Kupchinsky is a contributor to nection with the Yushchenko poisoning. of former President Leonid Kuchma’s our partnership as two brotherly peoples the RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and administration. (RFE/RL Newsline) and two brotherly nations irreversible,” Moldova Report. (Continued on page 16) Mr. Kinakh said, according to the Monument to Chornovil is planned Associated Press. A two-day conference, focusing specifically on Russia, followed SDPU leader Medvedchuk, KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko the World Economic Forum’s Ukraine on May 12 signed an order about the erec- Roundtable, which was aimed at investors tion of a monument to Vyacheslav from around the world. Mr. Kinakh said Kuchma ally, awaits his fate Chornovil, a Verkhovna Rada national Russia is the seventh largest investor in deputy, long-time leader of the national- Ukraine, behind the United States, Cyprus, by Taras Kuzio former Zakarpattia Oblast Chairman Ivan democratic Rukh Party and a former Soviet Great Britain, the British Virgin Islands, Eurasia Daily Monitor Rizak, an SDPU leader who was arrested political prisoner persecuted for his human Germany and the Netherlands. Since last month (see Eurasia Daily Monitor and national rights activity. Mr. Chornovil Ukraine’s independence, direct investment In an interview long promised but only May 18). Mr. Rizak has been promised was killed on March 26, 1999, when his given on June 16 to Ukrayinska Pravda, leniency from charges of extortion, links car collided with a KamAZ truck on the (Continued on page 23) Social Democratic Party United (SDPU) to organized crime, election fraud and leader Viktor Medvedchuk was asked if corruption in return for providing evi- he was ready to flee abroad, like many of dence against Mr. Medvedchuk. This FOUNDED 1933 his pro-Leonid Kuchma allies. He issue is being personally “decided and replied, “No, under no circumstances. I controlled not so much by [President THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY made my choice – I remain party leader.” Viktor] Yushchenko as by [National An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., And if he were threatened with arrest? “I Security and Defense Council Secretary] a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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The article well known after Mr. Yushchenko Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 above, which originally appeared in The became extremely ill after eating dinner Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily at Mr. Satsiuk’s house on September 5, e-mail: [email protected] Monitor, is reprinted here with permission Mary Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 from the foundation (www.jamestown.org). (Continued on page 16) No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Washington concerned Ukraine may not join WTO this year

by Taras Kuzio former high-ranking Communist) more surprising because the constitution- bilateral agreement. Ukraine has signed Eurasia Daily Monitor allegedly owns the largest counterfeit CD al reforms agreed to in December 2004 – bilateral agreements with 31 of the operation in Ukraine. but likely to go into effect only after the WTO’s 148 members, while another 17 During his April visit to Washington, What is more surprising is that 26 of March 2006 election – will reduce the WTO members seek such agreements. President Viktor Yushchenko enumerated the votes against the bill came from Mr. power of the president. But Washington refuses to sign such an three goals to be achieved this year: join- Yushchenko’s own Our Ukraine faction. The failed copyright vote is also linked agreement until Ukraine addresses CD ing the World Trade Organization, lifting The bill failed by only 17 votes. to the confusion that continues to exist piracy and other copyright issues. the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions and Similarly, only six out of 17 members in over the division of powers between dif- • Third, the Soviet-era Jackson-Vanik obtaining free-market economy status. the other pro-free market group within ferent institutions that deal with Euro- restrictions, which Mr. Yushchenko men- The prospects for attaining the first two the Yushchenko camp (Vice Prime Atlantic integration. These include Petro tioned during his Washington visit, are goals are doubtful, at least by the end of Minister Anatolii Kinakh’s Party Poroshenko’s National Security and unlikely to be removed this year. The 2005. Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) support- Defense Council, Borys Tarasyuk’s Senate Finance Committee, one of two On May 31 the Ukrainian Parliament ed the bill. Other pro-Yushchenko fac- Foreign Affairs Ministry, Oleh committees that would have to discuss narrowly failed to pass important changes tions (the Socialist Party, People’s Party, Rybachuk’s position as vice prime minis- this issue before a vote to lift the restric- to legislation to combat CD piracy and Yulia Tymoshenko bloc, Ukrainian ter for European integration, and the tions, does not have this issue included protect copyright – changes that would People’s Party) largely voted in favor. Presidential Secretariat. Mr. Yushchenko on its agenda this year. make Ukraine eligible for membership in Ironically, the majority of the left and apparently has not designated which • Fourth, Kyiv has sent several nega- the World Trade Organization. The right populists (all 26 Socialists and 18 of institution should take the lead on WTO tive signals to foreign investors, interna- Verkhovna Rada must pass this law 25 Tymoshenko deputies), whom matters. tional organizations and governments before its summer recess, which lasts Western critics have accused of being Another blockage lies with the failure with its contradictory or anti-free market until early September. There are another against free market policies, voted in to replace Kuchma-era personnel at key government policies. These include price 21 bills that still need passage before the favor. Western embassies in Brussels, London controls, the fuel crisis, the sudden WTO meets in the fall. On this occasion, at least, the mishan- and Washington. Their continued pres- removal of 24 free-economic zones, an The Yushchenko team has attempted to dled vote does not reflect divisions ence sends the wrong signal about inflationary social budget and the well- differentiate itself from former President between populists and free-market whether Ukraine has really increased its known disputes over re-privatization. Leonid Kuchma’s regime by promoting reformers in the Yushchenko camp, but commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration President Yushchenko’s third goal Ukraine’s WTO membership separately rather weak executive control over compared to the empty rhetoric of the looks more realistic. Vice Prime Minister from Russia’s. Psychologically, it is important policy issues to be raised and Kuchma era. Rybachuk remains confident that the EU important for Ukraine to enter the WTO voted on in Parliament, where pro- Senior Washington-based U.S. offi- will grant Ukraine free-market economy ahead of Russia. The Kuchma camp sup- Yushchenko forces have a majority. But, cials are dismayed at the failure of status in the fall (Ukrayinska Pravda, ported a plan whereby all four members since President Yushchenko’s inaugura- Ukraine’s Parliament to vote for the nec- June 14). Russia was granted this status of the CIS Single Economic Space tion on January 23 he has been unable – essary changes in legislation. They point in 2002. Market-economy status requires (Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus) or unwilling – to exercise his authority as to four additional complicating factors: the Verkhovna Rada to adopt legislation would synchronize their drive to achieve president. • First, the U.S. Office of the Special on VAT and bankruptcy, and to alter its WTO membership. Consequently, a new poll by the Trade Representative declared two pricing policies. It is not surprising that former pro- Razumkov Center found Prime Minister months ago that U.S. economic sanctions Although two months have passed Kuchma centrists in Parliament and the Tymoshenko more popular (61 percent) against Ukraine would remain in place since President Yushchenko’s highly suc- Communist Party did not vote in favor of than President Yushchenko (60 percent) until Ukraine improves its policies on cessful visit to the United States, there the changes to legislation. As President (Ukrayinska Pravda, June 9). Mr. copyright infringement and CD piracy. has been little progress in three important Yushchenko pointed out publicly, the son Yushchenko’s reticence to use his exten- • Second, as a WTO member, the areas that both sides had outlined as of former Prime Minister Vitalii Masol (a sive array of executive power is all the United States will insist on a separate strategically important.

OSCE program re-trains Lviv mayor on hunger strike military officers in Ukraine to protest “insolence” of judges Organization for Security and Cooperation continue to receive employment assis- by Zenon Zawada group’s visit. in Europe tance. Kyiv Press Bureau At the same time, he noted that the “Considering the current reduction in group’s ability to investigate the illegality KYIV – A group of senior Ukrainian the armed forces of Ukraine, which is an KYIV – Four days into the Lviv of the rulings or resolve the conflicts was military officers graduated on June 10 in essential component of the continuing mayor’s hunger strike, the Ukrainian rather limited, considering that the ulti- Kyiv from a re-training course on military reform in the country, and the government dispatched a working group mate authority lies with the courts them- advanced management skills funded by fruitful results of this course, the OSCE to meet with Liubomyr Buniak as well as selves and that citizens have the option to the Organization for Security and project coordinator plans to continue pro- his enemies in the city’s judiciary, includ- appeal rulings, an option Mr. Buniak had Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). viding this training,” said Cordula ing the head of the oblast appellate court. declined in numerous cases. Since 2004, more than 210 officers Wohlmuther, senior program officer. “A Mayor Buniak launched a hunger “We explained to the mayor that just have finished the free course, and 80 per- new training course will begin next strike on June 8 to protest what he because someone is engaged in a hunger cent have been re-employed in the pri- week.” deemed “the insolence of judges” who strike or not, we can’t overturn a court’s vate sector and state institutions. The course was carried out by trainers have allegedly swiped real estate for decision,” Mr. Volkov said. The 120-hour course for discharged from Business Link with support from themselves and waged personal grudges Working group members explained the military officers focuses on business, the OSCE project Coordinator in Ukraine against him in their rulings. appeals process to Mr. Buniak, Mr. human resource and financial manage- and the National coordinating Center for He said he would cease his hunger Volkov said. If he submits the necessary ment, as well as career planning, mar- the Resettlement of Military Servicemen strike only when the government sent a appeals, if a review takes place and if the keting and sales. The officers will also and Conversion. committee to investigate the rulings, courts overturn the judicial decisions, including all those against him. only then can the working group examine “We identified the problems related to any alleged illegalities, he said. Administrative court system judges judicial procedure in Lviv, calmly chat- “But at the moment, what can I tell the ted, outlined a series of questions and judge?” Mr. Volkov said. “He will justifi- everyone expressed their opinion,” said ably reply that here’s the ruling, it’s bind- participate in OSCE training course Oleksander Volkov, a Ukrainian Supreme ing and it hasn’t been appealed.” Court judge who traveled to Lviv as part If a court hasn’t appealed or over- of an eight-person working group that KYIV – New standards of administra- The new court system allows citizens turned a decision, then it’s not possible included representatives of the for the working group to decide whether tive justice and administrative law were and other legal entities to secure and pro- Presidential Secretariat, the Cabinet of the focus of a five-day training course tect their rights in interactions with the a judge made a ruling illegally, Mr. Ministers Secretariat, the Justice Ministry Volkov said, referring to Mr. Buniak’s that ended on June 3. public administration. and the Procurator General’s Office. Organized by the OSCE project coor- “This training was essential to prepare request. “We became familiar with matters and Mr. Volkov also stressed that if Mayor dinator in Ukraine and the Academy of the future judges of Ukraine’s adminis- documents, led a series of meetings and Judges of Ukraine, it brought together 42 trative courts,” said Ihor Koliushko, Buniak is dissatisfied with Lviv’s appel- reached compromises,” Mr. Volkov said. late judges, he could appeal his cases all judges of the country’s newly created director of the Center for Political and While plenty of dialogue occurred administrative court system, including Legal Reforms. “A training manual for the way up to the European courts. during the four days of investigating, it “We explained the procedures to the judges of the High Administrative Court judges based on this and subsequent remains unclear whether any concrete of Ukraine. training courses will be published and mayor’s lawyers of how to properly reforms or resolutions will emerge from appeal court rulings,” Mr. Volkov said. Speakers from the Ukrainian will aid judges in their important work the conflict, other than publicity for Mr. “We recommend that the judicial and Academy of Sciences, as well as authors as guardians of human rights in Buniak’s grievances against his city’s municipal authorities find a compromise of the Code of Administrative Court Ukraine.” judges. and work out the disputable issues,” Mr. Procedure, took part in the course, focus- This was the first in a series of training Mr. Volkov empathized with the Volkov said. ing on European standards and princi- courses for Ukrainian judges organized mayor and said the nation’s judicial sys- It’s possible the working group would ples of the rule of law and public liabili- by the OSCE project coordinator in tem needs reform at a June 15 press con- ty. Ukraine. ference summarizing the working (Continued on page 21) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26 Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses Ukrainian community in by Danylo Peleschuk PARIS – As a part of her first working visit to France, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko visited the Ukrainian com- munity in Paris on June 13. Ms. Tymoshenko appeared at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, situated at 49-51 Rue des St. Pères in Paris. Along with several members of her entourage, Prime Minister Tymoshenko set out on a diplomatic tour across Europe, seeking to strengthen economic relations between Ukraine and several other crucial European countries. Ms. Tymoshenko spoke to an excited crowd inside the church during the after- noon hours. Upon entering through the open side area of the church known as Taras Shevchenko Square, she greeted a crowd of local Ukrainian dignitaries as the Church choir sang a heartfelt rendi- tion of the Ukrainian national anthem. The welcoming crowd in the square included an assembly of young children, whose ages ranged from 5 to 11, clad in traditional Ukrainian embroidery. Prime Minister Tymoshenko’s entrance provoked a wave of booming applause as the crowd, which had gath- ered inside earlier in the day, rose to their feet to graciously welcome their guest of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accepts a gift, as Bishop Danylo Peleschuk honor. Michael Hrynchyshyn looks on. The crowd gathers outside St. Vladimir Church in Paris. Once the commotion had settled, Bishop Michael Hrynchyshyn, apostolic she began speaking about the events of need for more jobs in Ukraine, and appeared with Ms. Tymoshenko during the exarch for Ukrainian Catholics in the Orange Revolution, and expressed vowed to do whatever is necessary to visit to Paris, spoke briefly and announced France, greeted the anxious crowd and her feelings of gratitude to all who sup- attract native Ukrainians to return home. his gratitude to the Ukrainian community delivered a personal welcome to Ms. ported the monumental event in In appealing to Ukrainians to return to in Paris for their continuing support of the Tymoshenko, reminding her that “God Ukrainian history. “Never for a single their homeland, Ms. Tymoshenko stated new democratic government. has granted [her] a truly difficult task,” second,” she assured the crowd, “did I that she wants to “find the keys to [their] Ms. Tymoshenko was then led back out and assured her that the Ukrainian com- ever believe that the revolution would not hearts and free them, so that we may wel- through Taras Shevchenko Square, where munity in Paris completely supports the be worthwhile.” She emphasized the come you back home to Ukraine.” her security outfit struggled to break cause for democracy in Ukraine. importance of rebuilding an “honest After her speech, Ms. Tymoshenko through the crowd that had gathered out- Following Bishop Hrynchyshyn’s Ukraine, day by day, year by year.” presented St. Vladimir’s Church with an side the church, along Rue de St. Germain. message, Volodymyr Mykolenko, direc- In relation to the most recent and, per- ornate icon, and posed for photos with While in France on June 12-14 Ms. tor of the Representative Committee for haps, most important topic of political the local Ukrainian dignitaries in atten- Tymoshenko met with French Prime the Ukrainian Community of Paris, discussion, Ms. Tymoshenko spoke about dance. Also during this time, the floor Minister Dominique de Villepin and extended a warm welcome to Ms. the process by which Ukraine plans to was opened for questions to Ms. President Jacques Chirac. According to Tymoshenko, and read a rather compre- assert itself as a crucial member of the Tymoshenko. The questions were sub- Reuters, the intergovernmental meetings hensive history of the Ukrainian commu- European Union. Although Ukraine’s mitted ahead of time by members of the took place on June 13 at Hotel Matignon nity in France. According to Mr. membership in the EU remains uncertain, parish, and were selected by parish lead- in Paris, and cooperation agreements Mykolenko, Paris is currently home to Prime Minister Tymoshenko stated that ers for the open forum-style session. were signed by the three political leaders. nearly 50 percent of the Ukrainians in she seeks to establish politically and Following the questions, Prime During her trip to France, Ms. France. Out of the 50,000 Ukrainians financially crucial relationships with the Minister Tymoshenko was presented with Tymoshenko also attended the Le throughout the entire country, approxi- economic leaders of several European gifts from a variety of diaspora groups, Bourget International Aerospace Show. mately 20,000 reside in or around the nations. Ms. Tymoshenko added that she ranging from the Ukrainian Catholic An extraordinary amount of French city. Mr. Mykolenko noted that the plans to negotiate better trade agreements Exarchate to the Ukrainian Women’s media coverage surrounded Prime prime minister’s visit marked a histori- between Ukraine and other countries. League. Minister Tymoshenko’s visit, which acted cally significant point in time for the She also delivered a personal message As the presentations concluded, Vice as a precursor to President Viktor Ukrainian community in the area. to the Ukrainians in Paris. Ms. Prime Minister for Humanitarian and Yushchenko’s official visit which began As Ms. Tymoshenko took the stage, Tymoshenko began speaking about the Social Issues , who on June 22. Delegation from Ukraine attends ceremony at Petliura’s gravesite

by Danylo Peleschuk by Vice Prime Minister Tomenko upon the gravestone of Symon Petliura. The PARIS – A government delegation wreath was a personal gift from Prime from Ukraine attended a special ceremo- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, presented in ny marking the 79th anniversary of the recognition of Petliura’s tireless efforts in death of Ukrainian statesman, military pursuing Ukrainian independence. commander and political leader Symon The ceremony began with a welcome Petliura. from Jaroslava Yosypyshyn, director of The ceremony took place during the the Symon Petliura Library, who was fol- evening hours on June 12 at the lowed by Volodymyr Mykolenko, direc- Cimetière du Montparnasse in Paris, tor of the Representative Committee for where Petliura is buried. In attendance the Ukrainian Community in Paris. Mr. was Vice Prime Minister for Mykolenko provided a brief introduction Humanitarian and Social Issues Mykola – which included a succinct biography of Tomenko, along with a crowd of local Petliura – and noted that the visit of Vice Ukrainian dignitaries and parishioners Prime Minister Tomenko was a “great from the Ukrainian Catholic Exarchate in honor” for the Ukrainians in Paris, who France. for so long had “experienced many orga- The highlight of the occasion was the nizational hardships” throughout their placement of a commemorative wreath past. After the opening remarks from Mr. Danylo Peleschuk, a student at Mykolenko, Vice Prime Minister Danylo Peleschuk Northeastern University in Boston, is cur- Tomenko took the stage, beginning his Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian and Social Issues Mykola rently a summer intern at The Ukrainian speech with a “greeting from President Tomenko (center) with Volodymyr Mykolenko (left) of the Representative Weekly. He traveled to Paris on vacation Committee for the Ukrainian Community in Paris and a security officer sing the during the period of June 9-16. (Continued on page 15) Ukrainian national anthem during a ceremony at the grave of Symon Petliura. No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 5 Ukrainian Catholic Church’s Encounter attracts over 250 to conference

WINNIPEG – Over 250 participants own spiritual heritage. cess for many reasons – firstly, that it welcoming to all who seek to come into a were registered for the Encounter of the His message echoed a statement the happened. I mean, to have been able to closer relationship with the Lord.” Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada, a primate made at the opening of the gather our clergy, monastics, seminarians The Encounter was held in the days unique three-day conference held in Permanent Synod’s meeting. “It’s very and hierarchy together for prayer, formal after the meeting of the Permanent Winnipeg on May 24-26. More than important for us to realize that we are all and informal talks for three days was Synod, which also took place in three-fourths of the clergy of Canada children of the Ukrainian Catholic wonderful in itself. Often we have lived Winnipeg. The Permanent Synod, which coast to coast were present along with all Church. The name of our Church is the out lives in isolation, but with such a meets at least four times a year, convenes of the country’s Ukrainian Catholic bish- Ukrainian Catholic Church and the term gathering old bonds were renewed, and at least once a year in a country outside ops, Cardinal Lubomyr Husar and mem- ‘Ukrainian’ is meant as an opening not a new friendships and networks were of Ukraine where the Ukrainian Catholic bers of the Permanent Synod of the closing statement. The name identifies forged.” Church is established. Ukrainian Catholic Church. the origins of our spiritual gifts. The He added that, “By meeting with the The aim of these meetings outside of The Permanent Synod consists of spiritual gifts we carry into the world are Permanent Synod, a family bond was Ukraine is to provide a real sense of unity Cardinal Husar, Archbishop-Metropolitan those that we have received from also underlined – that is our relationship with the local Churches united under the Stefan Soroka of the United States, Ukraine. However, this does mean that with the Ukrainian Catholic Church head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Bishop Michael Hrynchyshyn of France, we are closed in on ourselves – we are around the world.” By holding meetings outside of Ukraine, Bishop Julian Voronovsky of Drohobych- ready to share them with others,” he said The 47-year-old Rev. Nowakowski, the bishops hope that the Permanent Sambir, Ukraine, and Bishop Volodymyr in his homily during a liturgy at Ss. who hails from North Battleford, Synod will have an opportunity to have a Juszczak of Wroclaw-Gdansk, Poland. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral that was Saskatchewan, also commented that clearer vision of the needs and strengths Speaking at the Encounter, Cardinal attended by hundreds of faithful. “Now, we need to go home to our parish- of the local Churches. Husar, worldwide leader of the Ukrainian The Rev. Ken Nowakowski, press es and ministry and reflect on what we The full Synod of Ukrainian Catholic Catholic Church, stressed the need for the officer for the Ukrainian Catholic heard, what was discussed and look for Bishops, which encompasses all the Church to be open to sharing its spiritual Church in Canada, commented: “The ways to be true to our heritage, while Church’s bishops from around the globe, gifts with everyone, while not losing its [Encounter] conference was truly a suc- seeking ways to also be inclusive and meets yearly in Ukraine. Experts speak on national Orthodox Church in Ukraine OBITUARY: Luba Halibey, 87, Religious Information Service of Ukraine low the example of 19th century Germany, which during the rule of Otto KYIV – Most Ukrainian social sciences von Bismarck separated from the Roman devoted teacher, community activist and religion experts and analysts agreed Catholic Church politically without vio- DENVILLE, N.J. – Luba Halibey, a that a single national Orthodox Church lating its rights. Mr. Skurativskyi said longtime teacher both in Ukraine and the needs to be created in Ukraine, but noted there may be some denominational United States, died on April 28, at the that it is more of a political and national dependence on the Moscow Patriarchate, age of 87. security issue than a religious one. but by no means a political one. Mrs. Halibey was known in particular This was revealed in a survey conduct- Oles Donii, head of the Research as a dedicated grammar school teacher at ed by the Research Center for Political Center for Political Values, said the reli- Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Values, whose results were reported by gious issues surrounding the creation of a School in Jersey City, N.J., where she Interfax on June 9. national Orthodox Church in Ukraine are was on the faculty for many years. Below are the commentaries of some secondary to political and national secu- She was born during World War I, on respondents. rity interests. Mr. Donii said he doubts April 5, 1918, to Tymotey and Katria According to Ivan Dzyuba of the that Kyiv would be able to unite all Kotyk in Sokal, Lviv region of Ukraine. National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, branches of Ukrainian Orthodoxy in the The Kotyks were a patriotic Ukrainian a national church is important for national administrative sense. Moreover, he family and, as a result, felt the wrath of self-identification and its establishment expressed doubt that the Moscow the authorities at the time of the Polish should prevent the use of the Church as a Patriarchate would give up its parishes. occupation. Tymotey Kotyk was arrested tool of anti-Ukrainian politics. In addition, Mr. Donii pointed out that and sent to camps and prison; and the Myroslav Marynovych, vice-rector of there is a problem in the language of reli- family was persecuted, even after the the Ukrainian Catholic University in gious services. Kotyks fled to the Hutsul region. Lviv, noted that Orthodoxy may be divid- Kost Bondarenko, director of the The Kotyks, with their children, ed into pro-Moscow and pro- Institute for National Strategies, voiced Evhen, Nadia and Luba, succeeded in Constantinople, but said he doesn’t skepticism about the establishment of a relocating to Belz. As there were no believe this to be disastrous. However, he national Orthodox church in Ukraine in Ukrainian schools in the area, Luba emphasized that it is unacceptable for the next decades, notwithstanding the attended the Polish school run by the Luba Halibey Moscow to preserve the monopoly in efforts of the Patriarchate of Felician Sisters. Despite the family’s solving Orthodox issues in Ukraine. protestations, she was registered by the Constantinople. Even with the blessing was active in the group, and the two Yevhen Sverstiuk, editor-in-chief of nuns not as Luba, but as Milosc, the of Patriarch Bartholomew, he noted, it were married in 1948. the religious newspaper “Our Faith,” Polish version of her name. should be kept in mind that there is also The Halibeys arrived in the United stated that President Viktor Yushchenko’s Patriarch Alexis II of Russia, who will In 1931 Luba Kotyk entered the gym- States in 1949, where Mr. Halibey found wish for a united national Orthodox oppose this idea. nasium (secondary school), under her work in his field, engineering, while Church comes from a necessity to end Volodymyr Fesenko, head of the Penta given name. During this difficult period of Mrs. Halibey enrolled at Seton Hall the split in Ukrainian Orthodoxy, rather Center for Practical Political Research, economic depression, Tymotey Kotyk University to continue her studies. She than a need to resolve problems of a the- stated that, considering the present cir- traveled to Canada to seek employment in graduated cum laude in 1955 and then ological character. cumstances, the establishment of a order to support his family, especially to began her teaching career at Ss. Peter Dr. Vadym Skurativskyi, an art histori- national Orthodox Church is hardly feasi- provide for the education of his children. and Paul School. an, said he believes Ukraine should fol- ble, and it may lead to negative results. While at the gymnasium, where she At the same time Mrs. Halibey was was an honors student, Luba joined the actively involved in the life of the underground Plast Ukrainian Scouting Ukrainian community in Jersey City, Organization and later became active in including the Ridna Shkola (School of the youth of the Organization of Ukrainian Studies) Society, Plast-Pryiat, Reznik dismissed as ambassador to U.S. Ukrainian Nationalists. the Ukrainian Congress Committee of PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukraine’s After completing her gymnasium ambassador to the United States, America and the Ukrainian National studies (1937) and subsequent business Women’s League of America. The moth- Mykhailo Reznik, was dismissed from courses, she worked at “Narodna his post via presidential decree, the er of two was active also at the New Torhivlia,” a cooperative that provided York-based Ukrainian Institute of Ukrainian News Agency reported on goods throughout Halychyna. June 22. Since July 2004 Mr. Reznik also America. After the Soviet invasion in 1939, the Mrs. Halibey opted to pursue graduate served as ambassador to Antigua and Kotyk family, which was closely tied to Barbuda; he has been dismissed from studies and in 1970 earned a master’s the OUN, escaped westward, beyond the degree from Jersey City State College that post also. Buh River. During the family’s sojourn Ambassador Reznik was named envoy (today known as Jersey City State to the West, Luba Kotyk took advantage University). In her master’s thesis, which to the United States on November 10, of every possible opportunity to further 2003. In 2001-2003 he served as was titled “The Effect of Knowledge and her education. First she earned qualifica- Use of a Second Language (Ukrainian) Ukraine’s ambassador to China and tions to teach in Ukrainian schools; then on Children’s Progress in Learning,” she Mongolia. Prior to that appointment, he she moved to , where she demonstrated that knowledge of a second served as ambassador to South Korea. enrolled in the university to study the language not only does not hinder but An economist by training, in 1994- German and English languages. actually has a positive effect on chil- 1997 he headed the economic-trade mis- She became active in Munich in the dren’s learning of the English language sion of Ukraine in the U.S. Ukrainian Student Hromada (communi- and other subjects. There is no word yet on Ukraine’s Yaro Bihun ty) during the 1945-1946 academic year. new ambassador to the U.S. Mykhailo Reznik There she met Roman Halibey, who also (Continued on page 15) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26 FOR THE RECORD: THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY UWC statement on Bykivnia Ukraine and the WTO Below is a statment on the mass grave buried in the Bykivnia forest, and the President Viktor Yushchenko this week underlined yet again that Ukraine’s at Bykivnia, Ukraine, that was released on understanding was that these were vic- goal is to become a member of the World Trade Organization, and that it aims to June 8 by the Ukrainian World Congress. tims of Nazism. The truth is, the head of do so before the end of 2005. the Ukrainian government emphasized, For that to happen, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada must act – and quickly, before At an extraordinary meeting of the here are buried victims of Stalinism. I am it goes on summer recess – to pass a package of bills that will bring Ukraine into executive board of the Ukrainian World pleased that, as the years pass, we learn line with the WTO’s requirements. In fact, that was the No. 1 recommendation of Congress, held on June 4, in Toronto, more about the historical truth and that the World Economic Forum’s Ukraine Roundtable, dubbed by many a “mini- members of the Executive considered a each year more and more people visit this Davos” (a reference to the World Economic Forum’s huge annual meeting held number of issues before Ukraine. They place, each year more and more represen- in Davos, Switzerland) that was convened in Kyiv on June 16-17. In an effort to concluded that one of the important tatives of the government are present promote Ukraine’s rapid economic progress, the roundtable proposed a 10-point issues concerns Bykivnia and other here. I am convinced that buried here are action plan that requires Ukraine’s urgent attention. places of mass graves of victims of the the souls and bodies of the finest people, Prof. Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic NKVD and Stalinism in general. irrespective of their positions in life. This Forum, underscored: “The Ukrainian government must seize this window of Bykivnyia is one such place that calls out place is to bring forth new awareness.” opportunity to deliver reforms in a fast, decisive and comprehensive manner.” to the heavens for justice and for a digni- The president of Ukraine called on all Just days earlier, on June 14, that window of opportunity seemed to be closing fied commemoration of the victims of the present to join together in the restoration as Ukraine’s Parliament voted to reject proposed legislation that would help evil Communist Russian imperial chau- of places of historical importance for Ukraine gain entry into the World Trade Organization. The package of bills that vinists, who should answer before history Ukraine and assured that, to this end, the the Parliament needed to pass included measures on protecting intellectual prop- and the Ukrainian nation for their crimes. government, civic organizations and he erty rights, as well as removing technical barriers hindering trade, and reducing On Sunday, May 15, the president of personally will be working. or abolishing export duties on certain products. Ukraine, the Honorable Viktor The second most important state- The Rada’s failure to approve the legislative package was a serious setback Yushchenko, many members of the ment made by President Yushchenko at for the Yushchenko administration and the government led by Prime Minister Ukrainian government and the the requiem in the Bykivnia forest is Yulia Tymoshenko. E. Morgan Williams, a Washington business executive and Parliament, as well as other high-rank- that the president regards it unaccept- publisher of the Action Ukraine Report, commented that “Several top U.S. gov- ing government officials participated in able that the October Palace – this his- ernment officials involved in economic and trade agreements indicated ... that a requiem to honor the victims buried torically important place – is being uti- they were very disappointed in the Parliament’s failure to pass the needed in Bykivnia. lized as an amusement park. The amendments.” Focusing on intellectual property rights legislation, Mr. Williams In his statement at the requiem, October Palace should become a wrote (in an opinion piece republished in last week’s Weekly) that inaction on President Yushchenko shared with the Museum of the Repressed and any ini- this issue “will jeopardize Ukraine’s efforts to join the WTO and its efforts to get Ukrainian nation his deepest emotions tiatives in this regard will be supported rid of economic sanctions imposed by the United States,” as well as Ukraine’s concerning the tragic events of the by the government, stated the president. program to improve its business environment. Stalinist era. President Yushchenko’s The executive board of the UWC is A week after the Rada’s rejection of the necessary bills, Prime Minister moving words make clear to all that pleased to note the proposals by Tymoshenko announced that her government had begun a campaign to secure Ukraine is on the road to filling in the President Yushchenko to establish in their passage. “We will carry out consultations with all the parliamentary fac- blank pages in its history. In this the city of Kyiv an Institute of National tions in order for this vote to occur,” she stated. Well, that certainly should help – regard, the UWC welcomes the call by Remembrance of Ukraine and to trans- especially since the legislative package did not even have the support of deputies President Yushchenko at the requiem in form the October Palace into a who support the Yushchenko administration. Clearly, then, the message that this the Bykivnia forest on May 15 to Museum of the Repressed. The execu- package is a “must” had not been delivered, or had not been delivered convinc- establish an Institute of National tive board of the UWC welcomes these ingly to Ukraine’s national deputies. Remembrance of Ukraine. initiatives of the president of Ukraine, As for the deputies, who come from a variety of backgrounds and political parties, This initiative by President Viktor Yushchenko, and assures the full we hope they realize that this is no time for pettiness or shortsightedness. They must Yushchenko is explained in the report support and assistance of the Ukrainian understand that it is not only Ukraine’s entry into the WTO, but its standing world- published on the official Internet site of diaspora in their realization. wide, along with the ultimate well-being of the Ukrainian people who will benefit the president of Ukraine of May 15. The from the country’s economic success, that hinges on their approval of these bills. report which covers, in part, the statement On behalf of the Thus, we hope the Verkhovna Rada will act – before its current session ends by President Yushchenko at the requiem, executive board of the UWC: notes: “...at the beginning of the 1990s no Askold Lozynskyj on July 8 – to pass the package of laws that Ukraine needs in order to be consid- , president one knew fully how many people are Victor Pedenko ered for membership in the World Trade Organization. If Ukraine’s own legisla- , secretary tors won’t act in the interests of their country, why should anyone else?

June Ukraine’s Channel 5 selected to receive Turning the pages back... OSCE Prize for Journalism and Democracy COPENHAGEN – The president of Parliamentary Assembly in 1996 to rec- 26 the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. ognize journalists or organizations who, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, announced on through their work, have promoted OSCE 1999 On June 26, 1999, Vitalii Klitschko became the first June 13 that Ukraine Television Channel principles of human rights and democra- Ukrainian, as well as the first boxer from the former Soviet 5 will be awarded the 10th annual OSCE cy. The prize is awarded annually to one Union, to win a world super heavyweight boxing champi- Prize for Journalism and Democracy. or more winners, decided upon by the onship when he knocked out Herbie Hide of England in the In announcing the winner, President Assembly Bureau based on a recommen- second round of a bout in London. As Roman Woronowycz of our Kyiv Press Bureau Hastings said that the Assembly was “hon- dation of the assembly’s Prize reported, “The 27-year-old Mr. Klychko [now known as Klitschko - ed.] ended the oring the professionalism that Channel 5 Committee, and amounts to $20,000 fight in what has for him become routine fashion: suddenly and quickly.” has displayed by reporting important infor- (U.S.), which is raised primarily through Building on his growing reputation as the boxing world’s most lethal puncher, mation even under difficult circumstances.” private donations from publishing compa- Klitschko finished World Boxing Organization champion Hide with a chopping right The Assembly will present Channel 5 nies in member-states of the Organization hand that seemed only to graze the smaller man’s jaw but dropped him to the canvas with the prize at a special ceremony on for Security and Cooperation in Europe. for a count of five. Hide got up and staggered around the canvas before the referee July 1 in conjunction with the assembly’s The previous recipients of the Prize called the fight after 1 minute 27 seconds of the second round. 14th annual session in Washington. are Adam Michnik (1996); Reporters Following a shaky first round that saw Hide land several effective punches, Channel 5 played a crucial role in the sans Frontiëres (1997); Timothy Garton Klitschko came out more aggressively after the break. At the 34-second mark of the Ash (1998); Christiane Amanpour second round, the 6-foot, 8-inch challenger floored the champion with a powerful events of October-December 2004 in (1999); Andrei Babitsky (2000); Heorhii swing of his right hand. The referee was slow to begin the count and Hide had a which Ukraine peacefully transitioned to chance to regain his composure, for another minute at least. a more democratically oriented and legit- Gongadze and Josè Luis Lûpez de The bout was Klitschko’s 25th consecutive professional victory – all by knockouts. imately elected system of government. Lacalle (2001 posthumously); Friedrich Klitschko received approximately $500,000 for his 4-minute-27-second handling of With great courage, the channel reported Orter and Pavel Sheremet (2002); Anna Hide at the London Center before 5,000 fans. independently at a time when the govern- Politkovskaya (2003); and the Mr. Woronowycz’s report noted that “With his World Boxing Organization crown, ment was placing strict controls on media Committee to Protect Journalists (2004). coverage, ignoring widespread popular Klitschko becomes one of three super heavyweight champions in the splintered boxing * * * world. He now shares the distinction with Lennox Lewis, champion of the World Boxing discontent and working to manipulate Council, and Evander Holyfield, who rules in the World Boxing Association. The latter electoral processes. The Parliamentary Assembly of the two fighters face a rematch to unite their two crowns after battling to a draw earlier this “It is precisely such credible reporting, OSCE, created by the CSCE Summit in year in a controversial match that has been fraught with accusations of impropriety.” so courageously displayed by Channel 5, Paris in 1990, is the parliamentary Tens of thousands of Kyivans assembled on June 26, 1999, in the city’s Independence which the assembly hoped to encourage dimension of the 55-nation Organization Square had an opportunity to view the Klitschko-Hide fight live from London. in establishing this prize 10 years ago,” for Security and Cooperation in Europe. said President Hastings. The primary task of the 317-member Source: “Vitalii Klychko wins super heavyweight boxing championship,” by Roman The OSCE Prize for Journalism and assembly is to facilitate inter-parliamen- Woronowycz, Kyiv Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly, July 4, 1999, Vol. LXVII, No. 27. Democracy was established by the tary dialogue. No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Conference at United Nations TheThe thingsthings wewe do...do... keeps Chornobyl in the spotlight by Orysia Paszczak Tracz by Walter Bodnar Croatia was another main organizer and sponsor of the event. Other member-states Some mak for the road UNITED NATIONS – Although April of the U.N. that also supported this confer- 26 marked the 19th anniversary of the “This time, I’ll really be in trouble!” I those poppies and hemp...] ence were: the Bahamas, Fiji, Lithuania, thought to myself. I’ve been known to In the hustle and bustle of getting to world’s worst nuclear disaster at Serbia and Montenegro, Tanzania, Timor- Chornobyl, this cataclysm has been all bring back interesting and/or unusual the airport and onto the plane, I forget Leste, Thailand and Uganda. things from Ukraine – all legal, of course about the seeds for a while. I open up the but forgotten by the international com- A very respectable and influential ros- munity. The damaged and unstable – but this was ridiculous! always interesting Panorama, the in- ter of speakers and participants made the I’ll start from the beginning. Traditions flight magazine of Ukraine International nuclear power plant at Chornobyl was in conference informative and stimulating. operation for 14 years after the 1986 dis- and ancient folk beliefs are all around the Airlines, and settle in for some reading In addition to representatives of U.N. very contemporary urban Ukraine, not and relaxation. aster and closed on December 15, 2000. member-states, organizations such as the An all-day conference, held in a large just in the rural areas. You would expect And I laugh out loud. World Bank, Rotary International, Johns that the people in the “selo” (village) There in a profile by Artem Volnovoy auditorium at the United Nations head- Hopkins University, “60 Minutes,” ABC quarters in New York on April 28, not would hold on to special rituals, but they on frequently traveling opera singer News, Johnson and Johnson, do the same in very modern Kyiv and Volodymyr Hryshko, I read: “Other than only highlighted the lingering effects of Medical School, Pfizer, Weill Medical the Chornobyl disaster but other ecologi- Lviv, and other cities as well. documents, money and clothes, is there College of Cornell University and Pan My friend and I are bidding our something special that you always take cal and health issues as well. American Health Organization also par- It took a long time to close this dan- farewells to the very hospitable family along when you are traveling?” “I always ticipated. with whom we stayed for about a week take some holy water with me, as well as gerous nuclear power plant because The Chornobyl nuclear disaster exem- Ukraine needed power desperately. The in Lviv. The grandmother (gulp, probably sacred poppy seeds and icons I inherited plifies the long-lasting consequences of my age or even a bit younger) is a sin- from my mother. In fact, before I per- G-7 nations that pledged money and help fear based on decisions by leaders of the with this closing project did not come cere, open, delightful individual. Along form, I always sprinkle the stage with former Soviet Union – in this case, with loading us down with gifts that we holy water and poppy seeds for good through on all their promises. The health Mikhail Gorbachev, who knowingly and safety of the people in Ukraine and try to fit into already bursting luggage, luck.” withheld the facts about the explosion she recites this beautiful verse “na doro- There it is in print! If I were to be the rest of the world – which should have and 10-day fire at nuclear reactor No. 4. been of primary concern to all of the peo- hu” – for the road. It is a blessing for a stopped, in my hot little hands I had the By hiding this information, which was safe journey. proof that the seeds in my pockets and ple in the world – in reality, are almost critical not only to the people of Prypiat forgotten. This attests to the short memo- And while she’s speaking, she rushes hair and in the seams of my clothing but also to the entire population of into the next room and comes out with were legitimate, at least according to tra- ry, apathy and lack of responsible action Ukraine, Belarus and Russia and much of of the people from the former Soviet some poppy seeds in her hand, and starts ditional Ukrainian standards. If a promi- Europe, it is estimated that 4.9 million sprinkling them over me and putting nent soloist of the Metropolitan Opera Union and the rest of the world. individuals were unnecessarily exposed The reasons for this irresponsible lack some into my pockets. These are blessed and the New York City Opera travels to increased radiation. Long-term ramifi- seeds, from the feasts of Makovey and with his “mak,” this time so was I. of action were: lack of money, lack of cations for the people and the environ- power, lack of information, a cover up of Spas, and they will keep me safe on the I clutched that magazine all the way ment will continue to affect the health of trip home to Winnipeg. We then all sit through to Winnipeg. mistakes and blunders that were swept many future generations. under a rug, to name just a few. down for the obligatory moment of Well, nothing happened at customs, Was Mr. Gorbachev accused of crimes silence and meditation before departing and I arrived home without incident. But Americans for Human Rights in against humanity for his ill-advised deci- Ukraine (AHRU) collected signatures on for the airport. along with many other examples of sion to keep the Chornobyl disaster a I don’t think anything of it until, at the Ukrainian ancient beliefs being very petitions to presidents of the G-7 coun- secret? Absolutely not. In fact, he was tries for many years and sent them on airport, I remember the drug regulations, much alive, I brought home seeds which awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, was and the sniffing dogs at Frankfurt and kept me safe and symbolized fertility, anniversaries of the Chornobyl disaster befriended by Western heads of state and with a plea to immediately close down Toronto. Oh, great, I can just see the goodwill and all that is bliss. ended his presidency only upon the dis- headlines now: “Ukrainian Canadian I hope to go again this summer. And the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. solution of the “evil empire” in 1991. He The 2005 conference at the United writer busted for drug smuggling ...” who knows what I’ll be bringing back now travels widely, speaks to rapt audi- [hmmmm, we always knew she was into this time? I’m afraid to imagine. Nations, named “Bridging Policies for ences (including last month at Seton Hall Solutions on Millennium Developmental University in South Orange, N.J.) and Goals” (MDG), was organized and exe- gives advice to Americans on how to cuted by Dr. Chrystyna Durbak, head of promote democracy in the world. World Information Transfer (WIT), an Perhaps the “unkindest cut of all” is the REFLECTIONS: Remembering environmental organization at the U.N. fact that he also is the founder and presi- She noted that some of the U.N.-spon- dent of Green Cross, an organization that sored goals are to: 1) reduce the mortali- purports to promote (of all things) ecolo- Uncle Slawko – Jaroslaw Opyriuk ty rate among children under 5 (MDG4); gy. by Lubomyr and Nadia Luciuk exile and resettlement, carrying on to the 2) reduce the maternal mortality ratio The second part of this conference very last day of Slawko’s life. He was a shy man, a quiet man, or so His privileged position secured (MDG5); 3) reverse the spread of was devoted exclusively to the problem we had come to accept. Yet, as we sifted HIV/AIDS, malaria and other major dis- of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the world. Slawko a better education than the norm. through his papers, long secreted away in He became an accountant, with a culti- eases (MDG6); and 4) reduce by half the Despite serious attempts to check the an old cookie tin, much that we had not number of people without access to safe spread of AIDS by various international vated taste for literature, classical music known about him was exposed. In many and poetry, which he also wrote. He rose drinking water (MDG7). organizations created for this purpose, respects the path of his life paralleled the Dr. Durbak also mentioned that, in the incidence of new infections is to a position of administrative responsi- history of his homeland, 20th century bility within the Ukrainian cooperative order to achieve this, we must overcome increasing. Among the nations affected Ukraine. movement and remained working for the fear; that is, overcome fear of change, by this scourge is Ukraine. Jaroslaw Opyriuk, or “Uncle Slawko,” betterment of his people under the Polish, fear of exposure, fear of uncertain conse- A live teleconference bridge also took as we always called him, was born in a Soviet and Nazi occupations. quences, fear of loss of control. The place between the Chornobyl confer- small village, Volosiv, now western Escaping westward in 1944, when it prevalence of corruption and lack of ence at the United Nations and a group Ukraine but then part of the Austro- became clear that Ukraine would again transparency on the part of governments, of activists gathered in Slavutych, Hungarian Empire. He never knew his industry and civil society activists foster fall under the Communist yoke, he and Ukraine, which was moderated by father, Wasyl, a soldier lost in the Great this fear and lead to the breakdown of Danylo found asylum in the Freiman David Wright of ABC News. Men and War. His widowed mother, Ustina political will to construct bridges women of Slavutych talked about the Kasserne Displaced Persons Camp, just (Bagaliuk), was left in desperate straits. between projected goals and long-term serious aftereffects of Chornobyl and north of Munich. There he took an active Thankfully the two Zakh sisters, daugh- humane actions. the poor economy in Ukraine and asked role in cultural life, foreshadowed by his ters of a wealthy landowner, Czechs by In addition to Dr. Durbak, welcoming Americans to invest in the future of nationality, accepted Jaroslaw as their having earlier starred as Taras Bulba in a and opening remarks were given by Ukraine. Despite the problems they own, providing him with a somewhat theatrical rendition of Mykola Hohol’s Ambassadors Valeriy Kuchinsky of face, they were motivated and enthusi- pampered life, and his mother with work famous work about the Kozak chieftain. Ukraine and Kenzo Oshima of . astic about the future. and shelter. In 1949 Slawko was selected for Ustina later became Petro Luciuk’s emigration to Canada, officially identi- wife, and Jaroslaw was joined by a half- fied as a lumber camp worker. It is MAY WE HELP YOU? brother, Roman and half-sister, doubtful he would have fared well in Paraskevia. It was in the inter-war period northern Ontario’s forests. Luckily our To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, that he also came to know our father, mother, Maria, intervened with her and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below). Danylo, the start of a lifelong friendship supervisor at Kingston’s Hotel Dieu that would endure a second world war, Hospital, Sister Elizabeth Rouble, and Editorial – 3049, 3063, 3069; Administration – 3041; secured a kitchen job for “Jerry,” as he was known to staff there. He would Advertising – 3040; Subscriptions – 3042; Production – 3052 Lubomyr and Nadia Luciuk are Slawko Opyriuk’s nephew and niece. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

married clergy. could print this letter since one of your When you calculate that most of the readers might know the identity of these Weekly fortunate Majority of clergy Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Clergy live in women. Ukraine and that conservatively 90 per- to have Zawada are married Gregg Jones Dear Editor: Dear Editor: cent are married, then it is apparent that Dallas After reading Dr. Oleh Denysyk’s let- Alec Danylevich, M.D., wrote an even today the majority of Ukrainian Catholic priests are married. ter to The Weekly (June 12), I became interesting letter to the editor (June 12). I think Dr. Danylevich brings an inter- The letter-writer is assistant projects totally confused. I tried to understand The sentence I find questionable is: esting point to the table. This issue of the editor at the Dallas Morning News. He whether Dr. Denysyk wanted to share an “How in 400 years did the majority of percentage of married clergy in the may be contacted by phone, (800) 431- intimate moment about a profound life priests change from being a married cler- Ukrainian Catholic Church throughout 0010, ext. 8459, or by e-mail, experience or to vent his spleen on gy to a minority in the last couple of gen- its history merits a more thorough analy- [email protected]. Zenon Zawada. I am a friend of Roman erations?” sis than has been provided in these few Zvarych and know him from his days as I don’t know what statistics or empiri- lines. There are two items that need to be a student activist in Lower Manhattan; I cal evidence gave rise to this statement, kept in mind for such a study: deacons also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. but I think it is inaccurate. are properly called clergy, and we are a Zawada and having a rewarding conver- Allow me to quite simply address Project funded worldwide Church so we need to think sation with him about journalistic what I know from history about married globally when making statements about responsibilities. clergy in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic solely by Hynansky it. Dear Editor: Unlike Dr. Denysyk, I will not bore Church from 1596 (Union of Brest) to I am writing to respond to Myron B. you how I learned to tie my shoes and the present day (2005). Of course, I will The Rev. Ivan Kaszczak Kuropas’s column “Faces and Places” of what an impact it had on my life, but I not have the time to develop statistics for Syracuse, N.Y. May 22, “An immigration celebration.” will take Dr. Denysyk to task for ques- the first few centuries; however, for the I appreciate Dr. Kuropas’s nice article tioning Mr. Zawada’s ethics and compe- present day I will use the Basilian about the retirement of Rudolph J. tence as a journalist. It is obvious from Publication, Svitlo – The Light, 2005, as Vecoli, American history Professor and the letter that Dr. Denysyk is unhappy a reference. This publication provides a Immigration History Research Center with the story that Mr. Zawada reported list of eparchies and a full list of dioce- Objects to contest director, and the project of microfilming – the story of an overzealous justice min- san clergy in the so-called diaspora. This Ukrainian American newspapers, period- ister who inflated his academic creden- publication does not list which priests of varenyky eating Dear Editor: icals and almanacs. tials. are married so my personal knowledge Today is June 14, and the May 29 In his article Dr. Kuropas wrote that Dr. Denysyk suggests Mr. Zawada of many priests in the U.S. will serve as issue of The Ukrainian Weekly just this important project was financed by should learn more about Mr. Terech. Let a limited tool. arrived in Winnipeg, so, my apologies both “John Hynansky, president of us look at the events leading up to Mr. First, a very brief historical observa- for the delayed comment. Winner Automotive Group, the largest Zawada receiving the Michael Terech tion. From 1596 until 1920 the eparchies Regarding the varenyky-eating event American automobile dealership in journalism scholarship, which was in Halychyna (western Ukraine) had a in NYC, I wish the sponsoring compa- Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Heritage granted to him based on the require- majority of married clergy, as most histo- nies well, but I hope they find another Foundation of NB Bank in Chicago, ments that he obviously met. The award rians appear to corroborate. The UGCC manner in which to celebrate their busi- headed by Julian Kulas.” is administered by the Ukrainian in the United States, although facing nesses, products, and accomplishments. However, this project was solely fund- Institute of America and is awarded to strong opposition from the Latin hierar- It may be an event, but it certainly ed by Mr. Hynansky. We are greatly journalism students of Ukrainian chy, continued to receive at least some ain’t culture! I cannot fathom how any indebted to him for making this project descent. It is obvious that the recipient married clergy. So, for over 320 years Ukrainian would think of organizing or possible. Without this funding, many of must possess journalistic talents and a the majority of Ukrainian Catholic clergy participating in an eating contest. From the unique and rare titles would be lost good nose to sniff out a story. Mr. were married men. what I have learned, our culture respects forever, thus, depriving the Ukrainian Zawada obviously meets all the criteria, From 1920 to 1939 two out of the food and does not waste it, and our peo- American community of their history in hence the award. three eparchies of Halychyna ple certainly know the effects of its America. I did not know Mr. Terech, who was a (Stanislaviv and Peremyshl) began to absence. Eating contests are the antithe- reporter and worked for the Reuters ordain only celibate men to the priest- sis of all that. Halyna Myroniuk News organization. However, as a hood. Yet, there were still many married There are some things we can adopt Minneapolis reporter Mr. Terech no doubt would have men both in Halychyna and the diaspora from others, and other things we should encouraged Mr. Zawada to report the during this period. In 1946 our Church not even think about. Talents could be The letter-writer is senior assistant events as they were happening; he would was forced to go underground when it put to very good use, and people can still curator, Immigration History Research have told Mr. Zawada to research the was declared an illegal Church by the have fun. But not in this manner. It’s Center, University of Minnesota. story, cross-check your sources and Soviet authorities. We should not forget beneath us – and a waste of food. information, and then file the story. that the Church continued to exist with Yet Dr. Denysyk tells Mr. Zawada to many married priests giving their lives Orysia Tracz incorporate Mr. Terech’s principles in his for the faith. Winnipeg Forums on Brama reporting and then accuses him of “slant- From the 1950s until the 1960s many ed” coverage and “personal attacks” in married priests emigrated to the various lacking oversight The Ukrainian Weekly. How preposter- settlements of Ukrainian Catholics Dear Editor: ous! If he reports the facts and you don’t around the world. Perhaps, this was the Author seeks info The popular Ukraine news and infor- like them it’s slanted. only time in history when celibate priests mation website Brama, continues to be an Here I would like to digress and ask may have been the majority. on wartime event excellent choice for anyone wanting to Dr. Denysyk if he remembers the recent Yet, I need to interject, the Church Dear Editor: learn about Ukraine, but there is trouble on “temnyky” that were issued in Ukraine. was alive in the Soviet Union and mar- As part of my research on a U.S. its interactive forums, which make up a Oh, how we in the diaspora attacked ried men continued to be ordained. We bomber crew that crashed in southern small portion of the website, but generate those former Commies; look how free- lack accurate statistical information to Austria during World War II, I am trying a large number of pro and anti-Ukrainian dom of the press was trampled by those come to a precise conclusion about this to locate two Ukrainian girls who were opinions expressed by individuals. draconian temnyky. How soon we for- period. At the very least, we need some- captured by the German army and taken There is trouble because both the get. one to do the research and gather the to Austria during the war. Community Press and the Travel forums Dr. Denysyk, it seems, would be very information before we come to a proper The two Ukrainian women were pres- are under siege by antagonistic pro- happy if Mr. Zawada’s story was altered conclusion. ent when the crash happened on October Russian individuals, relentlessly and to fit his views, or better yet, not report- From the late 1960s until the early 1, 1943, outside the southern Austrian repeatedly posting what can only be ed at all. Perhaps the editorial board of 1980s a number of our married men were village of Brandlucken (Heilbrunn). At described as anti-Ukrainian hate-mail, par- The Weekly should sensor all stories ordained by our late spiritual father, the time, the girls were working on the ticularly on the Community Press, and written by young journalists on assign- Cardinal Josyf Slipyj. As you can see farm and at the inn of Johan Unterberger. much less so on the Travel forum, which ment in Ukraine. from this short and quite general analy- The Ukrainian girls found the only sur- often gives the impression that travel to Allow me to remind Dr. Denysyk that sis, my contention is that the Ukrainian vivor from the American bomber, who Ukraine is an extension of travel to Russia. the beauty of a free society is that we can Greek-Catholic Church has had married had parachuted from the plane, and led Manipulated and dominated by the express our views as readers; however, clergy in the majority for most, if not all, him back to the Unterberger inn, the pro-Russian opinion, the forums are in as a journalist Mr. Zawada must report of its history. Gasthaus Unterberger. danger of ceasing to serve as forums of the facts. As an example, let me turn my atten- The names of the two girls/women are free expression, and are fast becoming Readers of The Ukrainian Weekly are tion to the present day and the Basilian not known, but they would be about 70 forums of pro-Russian bias. The Brama fortunate to have such a competent publication I mentioned earlier. to 75 years old today. I know that one of administrators, Hania Krill and Max writer in Zenon Zawada who as a jour- According to the 2005 issue of Svitlo, them was still living in Ukraine during Pyziur, have lost control of the forums, nalist strives to report the truth and all the Stamford Eparchy has the following the 1990s when her son visited the and have yet to come up with solutions the news as it happens – not as it is man- percentage of active diocesan clergy: 21 Unterberger family in Brandlucken. that will return the forums back to ufactured to fit someone’s views at a celibates and 32 married priests. We also I would like to find these two women Ukrainians. One can only hope that given moment. need to include in this number deacons. and hear their personal recollections changes will come soon. Deacons are both legally and theologi- about the bomber crash, how they found Zenko Halkowycz cally “clergy.” If you add them to the the survivor and their lives in Austria Nestor Wolansky Teaneck, N.J. count then the Stamford Eparchy has 39 during the war. I would be grateful if you Berkeley, Calif. No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 9

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Chess World Cup. second place with a time of 3:33.62. time of 3:59.13. Bouchra Ghezielle of Ukraine will play Georgia on the road Portugal’s Rui Silva took third place with France took second place with a time of In a June 12 article, the New York on September 3, and then play at home a time of 3:33.62. 4:01.90, and Alesya Turava of Belarus Post reported on an entirely fraudulent against Turkey on September 7. It will Serhiy Demydiuk of Ukraine took sec- took third place with a time of 4:02.21. international chess tournament, called finish its qualifying competitions with a ond place in the men’s 110-meter hurdles In the men’s high jump Ukraine’s the “Heroes of Chornobyl Memorial game at home against Albania on with a time of 13.38 seconds, while Andrii Sokolovskyi took seventh place Tournament.” Organizers of the competi- October 8. Arend Watkins of the United States took clearing a height of 7.35 feet, while tion claimed the tournament was held on During its qualifying campaign first place with a time of 13.23. Duane Jaroslav Bába of the Czech Republic April 14-26 in the Ukrainian town of Ukraine has beaten Georgia, Turkey, Ross of the United States took third place took first place with a jump of 7.61 feet. Slavutych. Albania and Denmark, and has two wins with a time of 13.38. Stefan Holm took second place with a The Ukrainian Chess Federation against Kazakhstan. The team also tied Ukraine’s Zhanna Block took second jump of 7.61 feet, and Yaroslav Rybakov investigated allegations that the tourna- Denmark and . place in the women’s 100-meter race of Russia took third place with a jump of ment had, in fact, never been held, and Former long-time New Jersey resident with a time of 11.19 seconds, while 7.55 feet. that the 14 internationally rated players Chris Adamkiewicz was recently induct- Jamaica’s Sherone Simpson took first In the men’s triple jump Mykola listed on the event’s website as invitees ed into the South Jersey Soccer Coaches place with a time of 11.15. Yeoryía Savolainen of Ukraine took ninth place never played each other. Association Hall of Fame. Koklóni of Greece took third place with a with a jump of 54.53 feet, while “We came across an open and shame- time of 11.33. Romania’s Marian Oprea took first place less falsification,” said the head of the In the women’s discus, Ukraine’s with a jump of 57.48. Konstadínos Ukrainian Chess Federation, Viktor Olena Antonova took fourth place with a Zalaggítis took second place with a jump Petrov, according to the Post. throw of 204.63 feet, while her teammate of 56.33, and Yoandri Betanzos of Cuba “Did you not understand what a sin Natalia Fokina took sixth place with a took third place with a jump of 56.20. you were committing?” Petrov demand- throw of 199.87 feet. Germany’s Franka Denys Yurchenko of Ukraine took ed to know from the organizers, accord- Dietzsch took first place with a throw of 11th place in the men’s , clear- ing to the Post. Petrov said the bogus 212.99 feet, and Vera Pospísilová- ing a height of 17.78 feet, while tournament was humiliating to “the Cechlová of the Czech Republic took Germany’s Lars Börgeling took first memory of the numerous victims and second place with a throw of 207.05 feet. place with 18.93 feet. Tim Lobinger of true heroes of that terrible catastrophe.” Russia’s Natalya Sadova took third place Germany took second place with a jump Ukrainian American Iryna Zenyuk with a throw of 205.68 feet. of 18.93 feet, while Rens Blom of the was recently raised to the level of Tatiana Tereschuk Antipova took sixth Netherlands and Konstadínos Filippídis “expert” chess player. Schooled in chess place in the women’s 400-meter hurdles, tied for third place with a jump of 18.77 by her grandfather in Ukraine, she has finishing with a time of 55.67 seconds, feet. traveled around the globe to destinations while Australia’s Jana Pittman took first Ukraine’s Tetiana Lyakhovych took such as Southern California and Crete, place with a time of 53.44. Poland’s 12th place in the women’s javelin with a Greece, where she acted as the primary Anna Jesien took second place with a throw of 170.24 feet, while Germany’s U.S. representative at the 2004 World time of 54.27, and Surita Febbraio of the Steffi Nerius took first place with a Youth Chess Championship. Republic of South Africa took third place 213.52 feet. Cuba’s Osleidys Menéndez Zenyuk is ranked No. 13 in the U.S. with a time of 54.66. took second place with a 213.29 feet, and women’s category and hopes to attain the Ukraine’s Nelia Neporadna took sev- her teammate Sonia Bisset took third level of “master” chess player by this enth place in the women’s 1,500-meter place with 207.58 feet. summer. She is currently a student at event finishing with a time of four min- Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, Chris Adamkiewicz utes and 3.73 seconds, while Yusuf Jamal – compiled by Andrew Nynka N.Y., studying aerospace engineering. Maryam of Brunei took first place with a and Danylo Peleschuk She will graduate in 2008, and hopes to The honor came from coaching varsi- pursue a career involving aircraft or ty soccer at Clearview High School, space shuttles. where he has been for 25 years. Soccer Adamkiewicz spent all four years of col- lege playing soccer at Glassboro State Recalling a soccer great: With a buffer of seven points at the College, where in 1976 he was named top of Group 2 in the European qualify- captain, first team all-league and New the late Walter Chyzowych ing zone, Ukraine appears poised to Jersey goalkeeper of the year. Perhaps by Omelan Twardowsky qualify for its ever major international his most prominent accomplishment is the all-time National Collegiate Athletic Soccer is a sphere of human activity tournament. that passes very quickly. However, “We’re now 99.9 percent certain of Association record he holds for his 21.64 saves per game in 1976. His Clearview among outstanding soccer players and making the trip to Germany,” coach Oleh coaches there are those to whom the Blokhin said after the team’s 1-0 victory High School teams have recorded 243 wins, 140 losses, 37 ties and three league term “classic” can be applied because in Greece on June 8, which came cour- they accomplished so much in their tesy of an Andriy Husin goal with eight championships. Coach Adamkiewicz also paid his chosen field that their glory lives on minutes left in the game. long after their departure. Indeed, the The Ukrainian national team has been dues to the rich history of Ukrainian ath- leticism by playing for the Newark late Walter Chyzowych, popularly near-perfect in the campaign to qualify known by his Ukrainian nickname for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Ukrainian Sitch Soccer club, where he remained until 1978. “Dziukho,” was one such individual. They have won seven games (four of It was 30 years ago, in 1975, that the them on the road) and have tied two. In Adamkiewicz now resides in King of Prussia, Pa., with his wife, Lorrie, and U.S. Soccer Federation invited order to miss qualifying for soccer’s Chyzowych to take charge of the coach- biggest international tournament, daughters Kasey, Alexa and Haley. He is the director of both the Launfal Soccer ing staffs of the entire country. Ukraine would need to lose its remaining September 2004 marked 10 years since three games, while Turkey would have to Camp at Swarthmore College, and the Timberlake Soccer Camp at Neumann the tragic day when Chyzowych sudden- win all of its games. ly passed into eternity at the age of 57. However, Ukraine is reluctant to call College. Track and field Walter Chyzowycz was born on the job done just yet. The team failed at April 20, 1937, in the village of Walter Chyzowych the play-off stage in two of its last three Litovyska, near the town of Sambir in qualifying campaigns. A loss against Ukraine’s Serhiy Lebid took 14th Western Ukraine. As a 6-year-old, he Already at that time he exhibited Croatia eliminated Ukraine from the place at the World Cross Country departed to the West with his parents uncommon talent in this sport, particu- 1998 World Cup in France and then Championships in St. Etienne and St. and his two brothers, Ihor and Eugene, larly on the offensive line, where he Germany ousted the team from the 2002 Galmier, France, on March 20. in anticipation of imminent Soviet was developing into a first-rate sniper. World Cup in Korea/Japan. Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele took first occupation. After five years in Having finished high school, Walter A third major upset came in the UEFA place with a time of 35 minutes and six Germany, the Chyzowych family emi- enrolled in Temple University, where Euro 2004 preliminary competition. The seconds, while Eritrea’s Zersenay grated to the United States in 1949, set- he joined the soccer team, becoming a Football Federation of Ukraine then Tadesse took second place with a time tling in Philadelphia. top scorer, garnering 25 goals in each decided to bring in former Soviet inter- of 35:20. Qatar’s Abdullah Ahmad Soon after their arrival, his father, of his two seasons. Twice, in 1959 and national soccer star Oleh Blokhin to Hassan took third place with a time of Volodymyr, together with other sports 1960, he made the All-American team. coach the Ukrainian team. 35:34, while Lebid finished the race in enthusiasts established a new sports In 1957 as member of the A European Player of the Year in 36:33. center, whose name was Tryzub. The team he became U.S. amateur vice- 1975, Blokhin instantly found himself on Ukraine’s Ivan Heshko took first place first active sports division at Tryzub champion. In 1960 as member of the the same wavelength as his star player, in the men’s 1,500-meter event at the was soccer, and all three Chyzowych Tryzub professional team, he won the . Both Blokhin and Super Grand Prix in Tsiklitiria, brothers became engaged in it. Young U.S. championship and the Dewar Shevchenko appear to have come togeth- Greece, on June 14. Heshko finished the Walter jointed the Tryzub junior team er successfully to move Ukraine to the race in 3 minutes and 33.29 seconds, and also played for his high school. (Continued on page 14) brink of qualifying for the upcoming while Qatar’s Daham Najim Bashir took 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26

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A188148 059 PONOMARENKO IHOR A185650 025 CEHLANYK MARY A179373 367 PRIATKA JURIJ S A188317 130 CENTORE C T A187942 414 PRYMA J I A188388 399 CHOMANCZUK S M J097521 005 PRYMA O A188343 399 CHORNY CORNYLO A185481 005 RABKEWYCH MICHAEL J J097179 088 CYMBALA MYRON A164531 452 REGETS ROBERT T A144928 038 CZERNYSZ N A993795 461 RIZNYK ADRIANA J096969 221 DAVIDSON THOMAS W J099485 045 ROBERTS JAMES J086409 293 DEJNEGA N A128165 432 ROBERTS JOHN C A162059 293 DERHAK MARTA E A190805 277 ROBERTS JULIA M J086414 293 DIACHUK REMIGIA G A169343 432 ROBERTS MARK J086411 293 DOWZYCKY NATALIE N J098627 271 ROBERTS PAUL J086410 293 DUSYK OLGA E A148549 444 ROBERTS TIMOTHY J207584 372 DZERA MD OLEH A182614 316 ROIK R S J096886 155 EDYNAK GLORIA Y A187823 238 ROMANOW R A154634 444 ELIASHEVSKY A A167477 399 ROMANYSHYN LESIA O J088843 445 ELKIN JEFFREY J A185314 113 ROMANYSHYN NESTOR T J086929 445 ESTOK MICHAEL J102532 155 RONDIAK PETER B A187623 287 EVASEW S A187554 321 RUDY JOSEPH J A187724 316 FEDIN MARY A J098728 397 RULE SCOTT E J097115 045 FEDORJAKA JOHN A188279 316 RUOFF VAL W A188397 316 FEDUSCHAK V E A161114 444 RUSHINKO BEVERLY A176068 444 FELDMUS NADINE MARIE A188077 155 SAMCOE CHRYSTYNE A178791 432 GLEMBOCKI RENEE ALEXANDRA J099638 486 SAMCOE IVANNA M J093145 432 GUARINI A K J098774 083 SAMCOE JOHN L J093515 401 HACH THOMAS M J099347 473 SAMCOE JOHN L A178690 432 HANCHARYK IRENE A127021 277 SHAW KAREN E A180389 316 HANCHUK BOHDAN A175081 465 SHEVCHENKO ANNA A187110 042 HARASYMCHUK REV T T A161857 412 SHEVLIN KAREN M A187133 316 HECHT MARILYN A140659 364 SHEWCHUK N L J098197 216 HIRNIAK TARAS A179827 194 SHILO SUSAN A A185594 316 HISHCHAK A M J095299 466 SIDOR JR RICHARD F J093207 217 HISHCHAK D E J092887 466 SIDOR BARBARA A A178270 217 HLUCHANIUK EVHEN J088597 407 SIKORSKYJ S Y J097288 155 HOLOYDA BRIAN J J099764 399 SIVIY GEORGE E A186661 316 HOTRA PETER A186541 316 SKASKIW SUSAN A187198 266 HUWEL DANIEL J A186149 172 SKOTZKO ANDREW R J099093 015 INCLIMA JENNIFER C J091049 316 SMITH RICHARD A187028 316 JACENKIW TATIJANA A186150 172 SMOTRYCZ JACQUELINE M J099333 155 JAEGER JOHN A162631 414 SOWYN TARAS M. 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A188125 042 WERBOWECKI MICHAEL H A178891 461 KRUZYK DANA A127919 432 WITKOWSKY LIDIA J089914 465 KRYNSKI ANDRE A140329 473 WITKOWSKY NATALIA J089915 465 KUBICHKA BARBARA A188408 486 WOJTOWYCZ MD MYRON A186076 025 KUCHAR ANDREW M A093924 005 WOROCH ROMAN A186381 025 KUN J L J097342 206 WYNNYCKY O O A187586 473 KUPCZAK MICHAJLO A174837 465 WYPRYSKY V A182045 461 KURCZAK KATERYNA J100291 327 YAWORSKI W A188325 461 KUZYSZYN ADRIANA STEFANIA J098149 450 ZWARYCH J K A148554 444 No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 11

THE NEWS FROM HERE

leader and assistant administrator. airport, and to capture some shots of Composed of high school students, New York City landmarks. Zabava is a 12-member ensemble and an Readers can purchase Zabava’s self- award winning group that has traveled titled CD of Ukrainian songs for $16.50, throughout Europe. While in New York, which includes shipping and handling. Zabava entertained audiences with their Please send checks payable to Corning fun upbeat songs that they performed in Sister Cities (please note “for Zabava Ukrainian, along with some German and CD”) to 2869 Northwood Circle, Polish pieces. Corning, NY 14830. On April 22, the ensemble performed PASSAIC, N.J.: Alumni attributes a concert at Corning Museum of Glass. success to St. Nicholas School The following day Zabava performed at Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church Mark Pancyk, currently a student at in Johnson City. On April 24 the ensem- Clifton High School, where he is in the ble gave a concert at the Catholic War top 1 percent of his class of 670 students, Veterans Hall in Elmira Heights. spoke at St. Nicholas School’s open Audiences at each venue applauded house this past April. Mr. Pancyk, who Pre-school children at New York City’s “Svitlychka.” Zabava with standing ovations. will be the salutatorian at Clifton High’s During Zabava’s 11-day visit to the graduation, attributed both his academic From pre-kindergarten to high school At the conclusion of the program the U.S., members stayed with host families and his moral success to his education at age students, this week’s installment of the young boys and girls presented their as part of a Sister Cities cultural St. Nicholas School. “News From Here” focuses on children and mothers with bouqets of flowers, then pro- exchange program. They toured Niagara According to Mr. Pancyk he not only their involvement in the Ukrainian commu- ceeded outside to appear in the Ukrainian Falls and all of the key museums in the received an upbringing from his parents, nity. The “News from Here” begins with a Festival sponsored by St. George Corning/Elmira Area. At the Corning but also from St. Nicholas School, story about a Mother’s Day celebration in Ukrainian Catholic Church. The girls, Museum of Glass, members of Zabava “which brought out in [him] the seven New York City featuring the 3-and 4-year donning their embroidered blouses, flow- made their own glass souveniers. They gifts of the Holy Spirit.” These gifts: olds of Svitlychka. Moving a little upstate, ered skirts and kerchiefs, and the boys also visited the Peace Garden in Corning wisdom, understanding, counsel, forti- the next “News from Here” piece highlights dressed in their embroidered shirts, parti- and they saw Corning’s City Hall, which tude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lviv’s Zabava Musical Group and its visit to capted in the musical section of the show. houses Ukrainian artifacts in a display Lord, Mr. Pancyk stated, have guided Corning and Elmira Heights, N.Y., thanks to This year 16 children were enrolled in case that Mr. Misnick helped construct. him through the personal and erudite the long and hard work of the Corning the Svitlychka, where they learn their Before Zabava left New York, the per- facets of his high school career. Sister Cities Association. The “News from prayers and explore their creativity formers got the opportunity to ride St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Here” concludes in New Jersey at St. through the arts. Svitlychka students also through Manhattan on their way to the School has been in existence for over 60 Nicholas School’s open house, where an participate in concerts organized by the years. 70% of the students are Ukrainian, alumni thanked the school for his success Ukrainian school. With all of these activ- hailing both from the US and Ukraine. throughout high school. ities, Svitlychka, a self-sufficient pro- Ukrainian and religion classes are taught gram under the financial management of daily; computer classes, access to high- NEW YORK: Children of “Svitlychka” treasurer Anna Rak, helps to prepare chil- celebrate Mother’s Day speed Internet, cable televisions and dren for kindergarten and beyond. VCRs in every classroom are also avail- Svitlychka, a program sponsored by CORNING/ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y.: able. St. Nicholas School also offers a Branch 83 of the Ukrainian National Lviv’s Zabava performs new science laboratory, physical educa- Women’s League of America (UNWLA) in tion, a library program, a music program, New York City, celebrated Mother’s Day After nearly two years of planning by a school choir and an after school pro- on May 14. The 3- and 4 year-olds enrolled the Corning Sister Cities Association, gram for those parents who work. in Svitlychka entertained their mothers Lviv Committee, headed by William and Parents can register their children at with a concert of songs and recitations, pre- Gloria Misnick, the Zabava Musical St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School pared by Daria Genza of Branch 83 and Group finally visited New York’s south- by calling the school office at (973) 779- teachers Lesia Kozak and Marta Machaj. ern tier. Roman Bits, music teacher at 0249 or Father Ihor at the rectory (973) The children, with the help of Daria Lviv’s School No. 4, founded Zabava in 471-9727. Drozdowsky, sang various songs, including 1976, and he continues to head the group. their favorite, “O, o, o, yayechko odno.” Yaroslava Yadlos is Zabava’s group Cover of Zabava’s music release. – compiled by Roxolana Woloszyn

Plast’s Vovcha Tropa campground conducts fund-raising for improvements by Andrij Kozak The site chosen for construction December for the winter. surrounding grounds have been graded to required the relocation of volleyball The pavilion drawings prepared by prepare for seeding. EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – The Plast courts, which fortunately were due for former camper/architect Chris Baxer A fund-raising committee was estab- campground Vovcha Tropa in East extensive renovation. Local codes were finalized and presented to the town lished, to raise needed money for the Chatham, N.Y., is managed by a volunteer required placement of the pavilion a min- engineer in mid-April for final permit staff, organized into a board of members pavilion, which is budgeted at $80,000 imum of 75 feet from the county road, approval. Construction resumed again in known by the Ukrainian-language and other improvements to the sports and Sayre Hill Road, that runs through the late April. The structure and plywood [Okruzhna Taborova Komisia] acronym roof are now largely completed and the (Continued on page 21) OTK. OTK members organize and man- campgrands. An open-sided design was age the grounds and various camps. They chosen, with exposed wood roof trusses provide for the health, safety and security spanning the pavilion and allowing unob- of campers, and comply with state-man- structed floor space. The pavilion was dated reporting and environmental stan- designed to be 40 by 90 feet. A stone dards, while maintaining the facility on a fireplace was included, allowing for very limited budget. evening bonfires in inclement weather. In the summer of 2004, the 12-member A preliminary design was presented dur- OTK determined that a Pavilion should be ing camps held in the summer of 2004 and constructed at Vovcha Tropa to provide a fund-raising plans were developed for the central gathering place for campers and par- pavilion and other required capital improve- ents. Previously a large tent had been rented ments. To allow completion of the pavilion for the entire camp season at considerable for use by campers the following year, the expense. A $10,000 donation made by a for- foundation had to be laid that fall. This mer camper who wished to remain anony- required careful choreography of design, mous initiated the planning for the pavilion. permitting and construction planning. Petro Bokalo, an OTK member for the past Drawings for the pavilion foundation 25 years, took on the preliminary design, were generated and a temporary permit permitting and construction planning. to start construction was obtained in early fall 2004. The grounds were pre- Andrij Kozak chairs the fund-raising pared to accommodate heavy trucks. committee whose goal is to realize Twelve piers and the fireplace foundation improvements and renovations at Plast’s were poured, along with the concrete for Andy Kozak Vovcha Tropa campground in East a sidewalk along the outer perimeter of Petro Bokalo inspects the pavilion under construction at Plast’s Vovcha Tropa Chatham, N.Y. the pavilion. Construction stopped in campground. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26 Rochesterians welcome president of National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy

by Christine Hoshowsky that the Ukrainian American communi- ty in Rochester had raised $10,000 in ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Members of the Ukrainian donations to the Kyiv Mohyla community in Rochester, N.Y., greeted and toasted Academy. Any donations privately Prof. Viacheslav Brioukhovetsky, the president of the made were not included in that total. National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and the Prof. Brioukhovetsky’s itinerary for organizer of the Committee for the National Salvation Monday, April 25, was varied and busy. during the Orange Revolution in Ukraine. Prof. In the morning, he was interviewed by Brioukhovetsky’s visit to Rochester was part of a mis- Bob Smith of Channel WXXI. The sion to strengthen ties to Ukrainians in the diaspora and interview focused on the Orange to raise funds for the Kyiv Mohyla Academy. The Revolution and was aired on May 30. funds are needed to facilitate the transition of Kyiv Roman Tratch, professor emeritus of St. Mohyla Academy from a teaching to a research and John Fisher College, escorted Tetiana teaching university commensurate with the highest Yaroshenko, director of the Kyiv academic standards. Mohyla Academy Library, on a tour of A benefit banquet was held on Sunday, April 24, St. John Fisher College library and the Rush-Rhees library at the University of Rochester. As the director of the Kyiv Mohyla library system, Ms. Yaroshenko is responsible for overseeing a $1 mil- lion dollar grant awarded to the Kyiv Dr. Nataliya Shulga presents a $10,000 donation to the president of the Mohyla Academy Library by the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy on behalf of the Omelan Antonovich Foundation for the Rochester community. conversion of a historic building on the campus into the main library and information center. Ms. friend of the Ukrainian community, was also present at the Yaroshenko is also the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship gathering. A lively discussion ensued between the honored to study private university library systems at Yale guests; both gentlemen were delighted with the opportunity University. to meet. At noon, Prof. Brioukhovetsky visited the Ukrainian Next on the itinerary was a visit to the Rochester Federal Credit Union headquarters in Rochester. The Institute of Technology, hosted by Prof. Eugene Lylak. UFCU is one of the great success stories of the Rochester Here Prof. Brioukhovetsky met with Dr. Stan McKenzie, Ukrainian community in that it serves a diverse population the provost, and Dr. James Miller, the vice-president for that includes members from all four waves of Ukrainian enrollment management and career services. immigrants to America and caters to Ukrainian communi- The guests were then whisked off to the University of ties in Sacramento, Boston and Syracuse and Watervliet, Rochester, where Prof. Brioukhovetsky gave a lecture on N.Y., in addition to Rochester. In cooperation with St. the “Aftermath of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine.” The George Lithuanian Catholic Church in Rochester, audience of students, faculty and guests showed a genuine Lithuanians are welcome members of the UFCU. interest in the events of the revolution and peppered Prof. Prof. Brioukhovetsky toured the UFCU facility, includ- Brioukhovetsky with probing questions. The event was ing the community library, where he perused the books and coordinated by Prof. Ewa Hauser, the director of the Roman Sysuyev, economics graduate student at selected several titles to carry back with him to add to the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies in the University of Rochester and an alumnus of archives at Kyiv Mohyla Academy. While at the UFCU the department of political science at the university. The NUKMA, greets the president at the banquet. reception, he met with Prof. Wolodymyr Pylyshenko, the lecture was co-sponsored by the University of Rochester president of the credit union’s board of directors and the Russian Studies Program, the department of political sci- at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, to honor chair of the community library; board members George ence and the Rochester Ukrainian Group. Prof. Brioukhovetsky. During the cocktail hour, Hanushevsky and Oleh Pawluk; Tamara Denysenko, CEO; The evening dinner in honor of Prof. Brioukhovetsky Prof. Brioukhovetsky charmed his admirers with Oleh Lebedko, general manager; Anatole Koba, the chair was sponsored by Prof. Hauser at Phillip’s European conversations on a range of topics and spoke most of the Supervisory Committeel along with members of the Restaurant and was attended by guests and faculty of the sincerely about efforts being made to make the credit union and their employees. University of Rochester. Kyiv-Mohyla Academy a player among outstanding On behalf of the UFCU, Prof. Pylyshenko handed a The National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy is universities in the world. check in the amount of $2,500 to Prof. Brioukhovetsky as a an institution of higher learning committed to its students Dr. Nataliya Shulga, president of the Rochester donation to the Kyiv Mohyla Academy. Prof. Pylyshenko and to academic excellence. Under the leadership of Prof. Ukrainian Group, and Lydia Dzus, Irondequoit early on recognized the significance of the Kyiv Mohyla Brioukhovetsky, the school has established itself as a bul- town councilwoman, shared the duties of masters- Academy for Americans and Ukrainians alike; he ran a wark against tyranny and a stalwart supporter of freedom of-ceremonies. summer institute under the auspices of the State University and democracy. Dr. Shulga, the event’s organizer and under- of New York at Brockport at the academy in 1995. On To make a donation to the Kyiv Mohyla Academy read- writer, began the formalities with a welcome and Prof. Pylyshenko’s initiative, the UFCU has made yearly ers may write to: Kyiv Mohyla Academy Foundation, P.O. the announcement of community recognition donations to the Kyiv Mohyla Academy since 1995. Box 46009, Chicago, IL 60646-0009. All donations are awards for 2004. Irondequoit Town Supervisor David Schantz, a good tax-deductible. The recipients of the awards included: Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine, Ukrainian of the Year; Petro Leshchyshyn, Lifetime Achievement Award; Natalie Sluzar, Outstanding Contribution Award; Bogdan Zakharchyshyn, Volunteer of the Year Award; and Richard Harris, Best Performance Award. Mrs. Dzus then announced the proclamations for- warded by Maggie Brooks, Monroe Country execu- tive, and by David Schantz, Irondequoit town super- visor. The proclamations respectively designated April 24, 2005, and April 25, 2005, as Kyiv Mohyla Day. These proclamations met with much applause. The awards ceremony and proclamations were followed by a musical interlude provided by the Zoloti Struny bandura ensemble. The Rev. Ihor Krykhovetsky, pastor of St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church gave the blessing, after which the surf and turf dinner was served. Wine was provided courtesy of the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. The dinner was followed by the keynote address of Prof. Brioukhovetsky, who spoke about the sup- port that students and faculty at Kyiv Mohyla Academy gave to the Orange Revolution in Ukraine. It was clear that Prof. Brioukhovetsky was cognizant of the role that Ukrainian youths who experienced this momentous revolution will play in nation-building. His actions in organizing the Committee for National Salvation coupled acade- mia and student activism, and set both decisively on the road to democracy in Ukraine. At the close of the speech, Dr. Shulga announced Prof. Viacheslav Brioukhovetsky speaks with sponsors of the community benefit banquet held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 13

BOOK NOTES

He has also made a particularly strong contribution to Ukrainian literary culture Andrukhovych’s philosophical novel as an essayist. Besides scores of individ- ual essays both in the Ukrainian and for- eign periodical press, he has gathered a now available in English translation number of his essays in collections under “Perverzion,” by Yuri Andrukhovych. Translated into English by Michael Naydan. Evanston, Ill.: Northwestern University Press, 2005. 326 pp. the titles “Disorientation in Locality” (1999) and, jointly with Andrzej Stasiuk, “My Europe: Two Essays on the Place her role as a spy sent to report on his activi- Leading Ukrainian writer Yuri Called Central Europe” (2000). ties. Instead, she falls in love and protects Andrukhovych’s post-modernist philo- Mr. Andrukhovych is also an accom- sophical novel “Perverzion” has recently him from forces out to destroy him. plished translator who has translated appeared in Michael M. Naydan’s The conference, in fact, turns out to be a Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the Beat poets English translation, as a publication of conclave of demonic forces on a mission to and the New York School American Northwestern University Press. recruit new followers. Does Stakh Perfetsky poets into Ukrainian. The novel appears in Northwestern’s commit suicide in the dark waters of the In 2001 he received the Herder Prize in “Writings from an Unbound Europe” Grand Canal? Is he coerced into suicide by literature, as well as the Antonovych Prize. series that previously had published his mysterious persecutors? Or does he This year he was the recipient of the Erich Halyna Hryn’s translation of Ukrainian feign his suicide in order to escape from his Maria Remarque Prize for his essays. author Volodymyr Dibrova under the title enemies hell bent on destroying him? Mr. Mr. Andrukhovych, like a number of “Peltse and Pentameron.” Besides the Andrukhovych leaves that conclusion up to leading Ukrainian writers, was heavily English translation of Mr. Andrukhovych’s the reader, who is privy to the various ver- involved in support of the Orange third novel, the 326-page volume includes sions and perversions of Perfetsky’s last Revolution and published extensively on a six-page introduction by Prof. Naydan days before he disappears. the topic of freedom and democracy in that discusses Mr. Andrukhovych’s place Prof. Naydan contends that Mr. Ukraine. Shortly before the final round in the context of Ukrainian and world liter- Andrukhovych’s inventive use of language, of the election, he traveled to Strasbourg ature as well as 11 pages of notes that deal style and parody makes him a great innova- Andrukhovych is one of Ukraine’s lead- to give an invited speech to the European with the numerous complexities and myri- tor in the manner of a James Joyce or a ing writers of today. He is the patriarch Parliament on the cultural and political ad allusions in the novel. Mykola Hohol. That very focus on linguis- of the Bu-Ba-Bu literary performance implications of the upcoming election. As noted by Prof. Naydan, “Perverzion” tic play also makes him extraordinarily dif- group (along with Viktor Neborak and Mr. Andrukhovych’s works have been is considered by many to be Mr. ficult to translate. According to Prof. Oleksander Irvanets) that spearheaded translated into a number of languages, Andrukhovych’s most impressive literary Naydan, the journey through “Perverzion” the renaissance of Ukrainian literary cul- including Bulgarian, English, Finnish, work. Following a brief whirlwind visit to should be an entertaining read and allows ture in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. French, German, Polish and Russian. He Venice, the author took three years to those who do not read Ukrainian to become Mr. Andrukhovych’s literary train- was a Fulbright Scholar at Pennsylvania research and write his novel. It is an extraor- acquainted with one of Ukraine’s truly great ing includes a doctoral degree in State University and extensively toured dinarily imaginative work that from various contemporary writers in English translation. Ukrainian philology from the Zakarpattia North America with a reading tour in University in Ivano-Frankivsk, where he versions pieces together the life and adven- The book may be purchased at the 2001. He recently just accepted a one- wrote his dissertation on the Ukrainian tures of Ukrainian poet Stanislav Perfetsky, Northwestern University Press website, year position as a writer-in-residence in poet Bohdan Ihor Antonych. His first who mysteriously disappears in Venice in http://nupress.northwestern.edu/mac_inde Berlin. March 1993 during a conference he attends x.cfm, or through Internet booksellers such prose works were realistic short stories titled “‘The Post-Carnival Absurdity of the as www.amazon.com. (note: When search- based on his experiences as a conscript * * * in the Soviet army during the Afghan World: What is on the Horizon?’” ing for the book online in English, don’t Michael M. Naydan received his B.A. The novel creates a marvelous, inti- forget to spell “Perverzion” with a “z”). war. Mr. Andrukhovych is best known as a and M.A. degrees from American mate, tragicomic portrait of Stakh Perfetsky, Price: paperback, $25.95; hardback, University, and his Ph.D. in Slavic litera- who is on a journey of self-discovery as he $69.95. prose writer and has authored four nov- els: “Recreations” (1992), “The ture from Columbia University. He travels from Lviv, to Munich, and finally to * * * taught at Columbia, Yale and Rutgers Venice, the birthplace of carnival. Moscoviad” (1993), “Perverzion” (1996), and most recently, “The Twelve universities before coming to The For much of his journey he is accompa- Born in 1960 in Ivano-Frankivsk, Pennsylvania State University in 1988, nied by Ada Zitrone, who ultimately rejects where he currently resides, Mr. Rings” (2003). “Recreations” is available in Mark Pavlyshyn’s translation pub- where he is professor of Slavic lan- lished by the Canadian Institute of guages and literatures. Ukrainian Studies Press. Prof. Naydan has published numerous Mr. Andrukhovych also has published articles and book reviews on literary top- A bilingual edition of poety four collections of poetry: “The Sky and ics, as well as numerous translations City Squares” (1985), “The Center of the from Ukrainian, Russian and Romanian City” (1989), “Exotic Birds and Plants” in such journals as Kenyon Review, by Oleksiy Koshel of Ukraine Modern Poetry in Translation, Agni, “Kaplychka dlia Yanholiv” (Chapel for Angels), by Oleksiy Koshel. Translated (1991) and “Exotic Birds and Plants with into English by Olena Jennings. Lviv: Fakt, 2003. 103 pp. an Addendum ‘India’”(1997). (Continued on page 14)

The collection of poetry “Kaplychka dlia Yanholiv” (Chapel for Angels) was released in a bilingual, Ukrainian- English edition, with translations by ‘Ukrainian Women in History’ launched in D.C. American poet Olena Jennings. The simplicity and depth of the poems brings to mind the poetry of William Carlos Williams. The minimalist nature of the poetry allows readers to bring their own emotions and impressions to their reading. An element of mysticism also exists. Mr. Koshel’s photographs, which are included in the book, are equally power- ful. They are riddles in which entire sto- ries can be seen: stairs that lead into darkness, a couple that embrace beneath the bright sun, and dried mushrooms that conceal pieces of a text. This collection of poetry and photog- raphy is Mr. Koshel’s creative debut, but not his first publication. He is the author of two historical studies: “Chechenskyi Presydent: Kryza Velykykh System” (The Chechen President: The Crisis of WASHINGTON – Dr. Valentyna Borysenko, professor at the National Big Systems) and “Mizh Tserkvoyu i University in Kyiv (left), and Natalia Danylenko, of the World Federation of Naukoyu: Istorychnyi Narys Dialnosti Society of Podillia, 1865-1920). Mr. Ukrainian Women’s Organizations, speak about the recently published book Podilskoho Tserkovno Istorychno- Koshel’s website is: www.koshel.kiev.ua. “Ukrainian Women in History” (Ukrayinky v Istoriyi) at the book’s presentation Arkheolohichnoho Tovarystava” Ms. Jenning’s poems may be read in on June 2 at the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington. Next to them (on the (Between Church and Scholarship: A Svitlana Matviienko’s Ukrainian transla- right) is Cultural Attaché Natalia Holub of the Embassy. Historical Sketch of the Activity of the tion on the Literatura Plius website: Religious-Historic-Archaeological www.aup.iatp.org.ua. – Yaro Bihun 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26

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Directory of the UNR. Among his other Delegation... achievements is the crucial role he played within the Ukrainian Social Democratic (Continued from page 4) LaryssaNEW YORK Lauret– Laryssa Lauret, stars the in off-BroadwayThe play was directed by Marcy show Arlin, [Viktor] Yushchenko and Prime Minister Workers’ Party. Petliura was assassinated well-known Ukrainian TV and Broadway with Bob Adrian, Michael Balsley, Tymoshenko.” Mr. Tomenko spoke by a Jewish anarchist on May 26, 1926, in actress (Larysa Lysniak), who in the Anastasia Barnes, Christian Baskous, briefly about the impact Petliura had on Paris. He is regarded by many as one of early 1960s was a member of the experi- Ms. Lauret, Mikal Sarah Lambert, Ukraine during his short, yet much the most significant Ukrainian leaders of mental Ukrainian “Novyi Teatr” (New Charles Randall, Elaine Smith and Victor accomplished life, as well as the impact the 20th century, as well as one of the most Theater), directed by Volodymyr Steinbach as members of the cast. he left on a now-independent Ukraine prominent forces working toward the goal Lysniak, recently starred in an off- A review of the play appeared in the even after his untimely death in 1926. of independence for Ukraine. Broadway production titled “Name Day.” June 8 issue of The New York Times. Speaking of the recent Orange The play by Jovanka Bach opened at * * * Revolution, Mr. Tomenko stated that the Barrow Group Theater on June 1, Ukraine “has entered into a period of where it played through June 19, as a Founded in 1988 by artistic director true romanticism,” and assured the Corrections production of the Immigrant’s Theater In the news story about the Ukrainian Ms. Arlin, ITP presents traditional and crowd that a new feeling of rejuvenation Project (ITP). The Barrow Theater Group experimental plays by and about immi- National Women’s League of America has spread through Ukraine. is located at 312 W. 36th St., fourth floor. grants to the United States. The theater convention (June 12), the author of the Following his speech, Mr. Tomenko Written in 1995, the play is a drama company works with professional immi- story neglected to mention the names of placed the delicately assembled floral about two Serbian immigrant families, set grant and native-born artists from over the convention chair and her alternate, wreath upon Petliura’s gravestone. At in southern California, circa 1985. The 50 countries and ethnic groups. By por- respectively, Natalia Hewko and that moment, the choir from St. Vladimir plot revolves around the engagement of a traying individual stories, ITP shows the Roxolana Yarymovych. Ukrainian Catholic Church in Paris young couple which “instigates [a] painful universality of the American experience, began singing the Ukrainian national excavation of an unvanquished past.” promotes intercultural understanding and anthem, followed by the religious hymn In the story “UNWLA presents awards As noted on ITP’s website, “the play develops the new genre of immigrant “Bozhe Velykyi, Yedynnyi” (Oh God, to nine Young Women Achievers” (June explores the psychological price of a per- theater. Themes include adaptation, tradi- Omnipotent). On the ribbon tied across 12), due to a typographical error by the son’s inability to let go of the past, to for- tion vs. American culture, generational the wreath was written “From Yulia author, the first name of Dr. Olenka Z. give and to heal, and represents the self- change, intercultural relationships, ques- Tymoshenko.” Pevny was listed as Oksana. destructive, atavistic rage that drove the tions of identity and reasons for leaving As the singing concluded, Mr. recent retributive Yugoslav wars.” vs. realities of life in a new land. Mykolenko expressed his gratitude to A typesetter’s error in the story Vice Prime Minister Tomenko, along “Ukrainian Engineers’ Society New York with all others who attended. Chapter holds job hunting workshop” United States and Ukraine. Symon Petliura was born on May 17, (June 19) rendered the designation P.E., Luba Halibey... At the funeral services, Mrs. Halibey 1879, in Poltava. He was the supreme for professional engineer, as professor (Continued from page 5) was eulogized by Walter Baranetsky, a commander of the Ukrainian National engineer in the paragraph identifying the Afterwards Mrs. Halibey taught in the fellow member of both the Ukrainian Republic (UNR) Army and president of the author. Student Hromada of Munich and the public school system, earning many Ukrainian Institute of America, as an accolades from her superiors. activist of the Ukrainian community Mrs. Halibey died on April 28, leaving wherever she lived and as a person Notice to publishers and authors behind her husband, Roman; son, Dr. devoted to helping her homeland, It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly Bohdan Halibey, with his wife Ukraine. published books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of peri- Rocksolana; daughter, Dr. Zirka Halibey, The funeral liturgy was offered on odicals only after receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. with her husband, Gary Madine; and May 3 at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, eight grandchildren, Tymish, Myroslava, Catholic Church in Newark, N.J.; inter- etc.) to: Editorial Staff, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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according to numerous parliamentarians from Mr. Chernomyrdin or in Moscow. Turchynov was quoted by Interfax as say- Ukraine’s government... he only appeared once in the session hall Ambassador Chernomyrdin has denied ing that in 2004 alone over 3 billion hrv (Continued from page 2) – to be sworn in. issuing Mr. Bakai a Russian passport. ($594 million) was stolen from the budget One highly visible case is that of Ihor Mr. Bakai was indicted in March on Ukrainian authorities have asked the in different value-added-tax (VAT) repatri- charges of defrauding the state of tens of Russian Foreign Ministry for Mr. Bakai’s Bakai, the former head of the presidential ation schemes. The individuals and com- millions of dollars in a series of illegal extradition to stand trial in Ukraine, but panies responsible for the different VAT property-management department in the real-estate transactions; an Interpol war- there has been no response to the request rackets are being investigated, Interfax Kuchma administration. Prior to holding rant for his arrest was issued. At that so far. reported. One such company allegedly that position, Mr. Bakai was the head of time, Russia’s ambassador to Ukraine, In May Ukrainian Transport Minister involved in VAT schemes is the charitable Naftohaz Ukrainy, the state oil and gas Viktor Chernomyrdin, announced that Yevhen Chervonenko met with Mr. Bakai foundation for children run by former monopoly, from which he was forced to Mr. Bakai had obtained Russian citizen- in Moscow. Mr. Chervonenko told the President Kuchma’s wife, Liudmyla. resign in 2001 after being exposed for ship. Apparently Mr. Bakai had fled to Ukrayinska Pravda website that Mr. Another major investigation centers on having conducted a series of suspicious Moscow during the 2004 election cam- Bakai travels around Moscow freely, the activities of the state-owned railways transactions. After leaving Naftohaz, Mr. paign and obtained citizenship, but it accompanied by armed bodyguards. operated by the Transport Ministry. It’s Bakai was elected to Parliament, though remains unclear if he received it in Kyiv A number of other wanted Ukrainian former head, Heorhii Kirpa, was often suspects are believed to be hiding in mentioned as a potential presidential can- Moscow, including former Odesa Mayor didate in 2004. Mr. Kirpa committed sui- Ruslan Bodelan, former Internal Affairs cide during the election campaign. Minister Mykola Bilokin and former The Transport Ministry was apparently 79 MVS Gen. Oleksii Pukach. involved in large-scale fraud, and on Á‡ ÙÛÌÚ¢ Mr. Pukach is wanted on suspicion of June 3 Interfax reported that 13 managers involvement in the murder of Heorhiy of the railways company were facing Gongadze, an Internet journalist killed in charges. September 2000. Two other MVS offi- The most prominent case, however, Ç Ì‡¯Ëı Íð‡ÏÌˈflı ÏÓÊ̇ Ôðˉ·‡ÚË ‡‚¥flÍ‚ËÚÍË ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌÛ Ú‡ Á ìÍð‡ªÌË, ÁðÓ·ËÚË ‚¥ÁË ‰Ó ìÍð‡ªÌË. cers have already confessed to taking remains that of Mr. Kuchma and his ÑÓ ‚Ë·ÓðÛ 99 ‚Á¥ðˆ¥‚ ıÛÒÚÓÍ! part in the killing and are presently in jail alleged involvement in the kidnapping íÂÎÂÙÓÌÌ¥ ͇ðÚÍË: 100 ı‚. ðÓÁÏÓ‚Ë ¥Á ìÍð‡ªÌÓ˛ Á‡ $10. in Kyiv. Former Prime Minister and and murder of Heorhiy Gongadze. Mr. presidential candidate Viktor Kuchma has been called in for question- NEWARK, NJ CLIFTON, NJ PHILADELPHIA Yanukovych was asked on June 1 to ing twice since leaving office. 688 Sanford Ave 565 Clifton Ave 1801 Cottman Ave appear for questioning by the Procurator According to the SBU’s Chief, Mr. General’s Office in conjunction with a Turchynov, Mykola Melnychenko, Mr. íÂÎ.: (973) 373-8783 TÂl.: (973) 916-1543 Tel.: (215) 728-6040 case involving the improper use of state Kuchma’s former bodyguard who made (888) 336-4776 funds when he was prime minister. Mr. secret audio recordings in the president’s Yanukovych did not appear on the date office, has agreed to be interviewed by he was requested to and was said by his the FBI. The FBI has also agreed to office to be in Moscow. He did, however, authenticate Mr. Melnychenko’s record- appear the following day. The conse- ings, specifically those passages where quences of a possible indictment of Mr. Mr. Kuchma is alleged to be telling his Yanukovych, the leader of the Party of subordinates to “take Gongadze, turn him the Regions, could be disruptive for the over to the Chechens,” which could con- government and might polarize stitute an order to kidnap the journalist. Ukrainian society once again, since Mr. If the FBI authentications show the Yanukovych did obtain almost half the recordings to be genuine, Mr. Kuchma is votes cast in the final round of the presi- liable to be arrested on kidnapping dential election. charges. It would be an event for which On June 3, SBU chief Oleksander many Ukrainians have waited five years.

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tory at Fordham University in the fall, Dr. Helbig will be “komendantka” of the Sisters at Columbia older girls’ Plast camp in East Chatham, N.Y. this summer. earn grad degrees Zenia Helbig received an M.A. from NEW YORK – Adriana and Zenia Columbia University’s department of Helbig have received Ph.D. and M.A. Middle Eastern and Asian languages and degrees respectively, from Columbia cultures. Building on her undergraduate University. Both graduates of St. John’s interest in comparative religions, Zenia’s Ukrainian Catholic School in Newark, master’s thesis analyzes the relationship N.J., Mount St. Mary Academy in between science and religion in the Watchung, N.J., and Drew University in medieval Islamic world. Last spring Madison, N.J., the sisters stood side by Zenia presented a paper titled “Islamic side at Columbia University’s 251st Fundamentalism: A Fight for Mythos” at graduation ceremonies last month. the Hikmat Motahari Conference in Adriana Helbig earned a Ph.D. in eth- Tehran, Iran sponsored by the Islamic nomusicology, having received an M.A. Republic of Iran, Broadcasting. and an M.Phil. in this subject in 1999 For the upcoming fall semester, Zenia and 2001. As a graduate student at has been awarded a faculty fellowship to Columbia University, Adriana was a fac- continue her doctoral studies in compara- Adriana and Zenia Helbig at Columbia University’s commencement exercises. ulty fellow and taught as a music human- tive scripture, interpretation and practice ities instructor within Columbia in the department of religious studies at Scholarship awarded by Drew University Active participants in Ukraine’s recent University’s undergraduate Core the University of Virginia. In addition, to an outstanding religion major in 1997- Orange Revolution, the sisters served as Curriculum. Zenia has also been awarded the United 1998. UCCA election observers in Uzhhorod, Adriana’s doctoral research is based States government-funded Foreign Adriana and Zenia are the daughters of Zakarpattia, during the October 31, 2004, on anthropological fieldwork conducted Language Area Studies (FLAS) Marijka and the late Omelan Helbig. and November 21, 2004, rounds of vot- among Roma (Gypsy) communities in Fellowship through the University of Active in New Jersey’s Ukrainian com- ing and took part in the protests on Ukraine between 1999 and 2004. Her Virginia’s South Asian Studies munity, they are graduates of the Kyiv’s Independence Square (maidan) dissertation, titled “ ‘Play for me, Old Department. Ukrainian Music Institute in Newark, that led to the repeat vote in Ukraine’s Gypsy’: Music as Political Resource in Prior to beginning her doctoral stud- N.J., class of Taissa Bohdanska. Zenia 2004 presidential election. the Roma Rights Movement in Ukraine,” ies, Zenia will spend the summer at the performs with the Syzokryli Ukrainian Adriana and Zenia are members of analyzes the influences of Western devel- Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad, Dance Company, while Adriana works as Branch 25 of the Ukrainian National opment aid on Roma cultural production India, studying advanced Persian on a a Plast counselor in Whippany, N.J. Association. in Ukraine. Summer FLAS Fellowship. Her dissertation is the first anthropo- A former teacher in the Religion logical study on Roma in Ukraine con- Department at Mount St. Mary Academy, ducted by a scholar from the United Zenia was the recipient of a National Got a group? Need The Weekly? States and was researched with the aid of Endowment for the Humanities Summer Call our subscription department to find out how you may qualify grants from Columbia University and the Fellowship for the study of Arabic litera- Fulbright Program (2001-2002). ture at the University of Pennsylvania in for a group discount on your Weekly subscriptions. (973) 292-9800 ext. 3042 Before she begins to teach music his- 2001 and the Harriet Gilbert Davis 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26 Shevchenko Society hosts lecture/recital on Baroque music in Ukraine

by Bruce Johnson Mozart. The Ricercare ensemble played with NEW YORK – On Saturday, May 28, a fine sensitivity to timbre and orna- the Shevchenko Scientific Society in mentation, and Martini’s facility for New York City hosted a lecture/recital by counterpoint was enhanced by the per- Andriy Legkyy, a Ukrainian composer formance. and musicologist who has been working Baroque violinists Halyna Lehka and in New York for almost a year. Mr. Halyna Remezova play delightfully well Legkyy appeared with the ensemble and Mr. Legkyy is a keyboardist who Ricercare, which is dedicated to per- knows how to balance continuo playing forming little known and little-performed and inspired counterpoint and decora- music from the Renaissance and Baroque tion. Stephan Kuziv supported the con- periods. tinuo with a solid viola da gamba. The thesis of Mr. Legkyy’s lecture Selections from the 17th century man- was that Baroque music in Ukraine was uscripts, “Silva Rerum” and the Vietoris not a separate phenomenon, but drew Codex displayed a variety of Baroque influence from diverse Western influ- forms, and the tendency to incorporate ences. A passacalio by Italian composer local folk dance-music forms into the Giovanni Battista Martini opened the music of the city guild musicians who concert and served to illustrate a model were served by these manuscripts. to which the Ukrainian Baroque could be Two Ukrainian solo canzones for compared. This is an apt comparison, mezzo-soprano, “Chaika” and “O seeing as Martini was the counterpoint Ukrainonko” (“Seagull” and “O My teacher of J.C. Bach, Gluck, Grètry, and Ukraine”), were sung with great delicacy At the Shevchenko Scientific Society in New York are (from left): Iurii Lehkyi, and expression by Klara Lehka. Bruce Johnson is a New York-based Halyna Remezova, Andriy Legkyy, Halyna Lehka, Khrystyna Makhno, Klara A special treat was reserved for the composer. Lehka and Stephan Kuziv. end, when Khrystyna Makhno per- formed Mr. Legkyy’s “Kolomyika” for violin accompanied by the composer on the piano. This piece’s exotic varia- tions on folk melody were expertly bal- anced with technique and passion, but never disappointed. Ms. Makhno played with charm and authority and shows not a little promise to the world RETIREMENT? of music.

Remembering... ARE YOU READY? (Continued from page 7) work at the Dieu for the next three decades, eventually becoming chef. The certificate of appreciation he received on retirement became one of his most cherished documents, carefully pre- served. That several of the nursing sis- ters he knew, decades ago, attended his funeral to bid their good-byes was one reminder of how appreciated he had been. Some of our earliest memories are of playing in the hospital’s base- ment, being treated to still-warm apple pie, a perk of having our “Uncle Slawko” in charge of the ovens. Although he became somewhat reclu- sive in later life, Slawko remained com- mitted to all things Ukrainian – particu- larly the arts, the Ukrainian Catholic Church and various charitable and edu- cational foundations. His generosity helped sustain Lubomyr during his doctoral research. When the resulting book appeared, exploring the post-war refugee commu- nity’s struggle for Ukrainian independ- ence, Slawko was delighted for, always a voracious reader, this tome treated a topic close to his heart. He kept himself informed, continuing to read even after he had to be taken to Kingston General Hospital. Slawko died peacefully, having wit- nessed the Orange Revolution herald a real chance for democracy in Ukraine. Buried in Canadian soil, he was also covered with a handful of earth brought from Volosiv. And so he rests in peace, having served the country that gave him shelter while staying true to the land of his ancestors. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. Meanwhile, we secure comfort from the words that a nurse caring for him 2200 ROUTE 10, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 spoke on the very evening he died. She said she appreciated how very gentle and 800-253-9862 good our Slawko was, all the more remarkable given the many hardships he FAX: 973-292-0900 faced over his long life. Indeed, his course was much like EMAIL: [email protected] Ukraine’s. Both endured and so both are finally free. No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 19

strategic goal of the new government, World Economic... Ms. Tymoshenko said, and she invited (Continued from page 1) business leaders at the Roundtable to pieces of advice for Ukraine’s new gov- invest in oil, natural gas and nuclear ernment. power projects. “Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. The Ukraine Roundtable convened on Stop any arguments that Ukraine is dif- June 16 with an opening plenary session ferent than other countries and that you addressed by President Yushchenko. need to find a specific ‘Ukrainian solu- “Ukraine is prepared to ensure its place tion’ to everything. Ukraine and its citi- in the modern world,” he told the more zens are just as normal as everyone in than 250 participants – the vast majority the Euro-Atlantic world. Copy the suc- of them business leaders – from 32 coun- cessful reforms of the Baltics, Eastern tries. Europe and Georgia, and use now the Mr. Yushchenko outlined the govern- experience and know-how of those who ment’s economic and political reform have already defined solutions and program to raise the effectiveness of the state and ensure Ukraine “is the most beneficial place for investment.” Mr. Yushchenko also announced a new memorandum on privatizations. “The Parliament and the Cabinet have signed a memorandum on privatization and the authorities recognize private property. There will be no re-privatiza- tions,” he said, promising that it would be left to the legal system to deal “fairly” with any investigations of past privatiza- tions. Other reforms on the agenda include fighting corruption; eliminating unneces- sary regulations; upgrading the securities market and social benefits. “From the youngest to the oldest, our aim in 2005 is that social benefits would be felt by each Ukrainian citizen. Real income in the first quarter has grown by 25 percent,” Mr. Yushchenko said in his keynote address. The Ukrainian president reiterated the country’s strategic goal of European World Economic Forum Union membership. He noted that the Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko “European choice of Ukraine cannot be addresses the World Economic Forum an obstacle to relations with Russia ... in Kyiv. and the development of ties (with Russia) is in the interest of all Europe.” already made proposals for drafting leg- Presidents Aleksander Kwasniewski islative reform needed for economic of Poland, Mikheil Saakashvili of growth and job creation,” the round- Georgia, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, table’s communiqué said. Arnold Rüütel of Estonia and Vladimir “Also, do not accept as an excuse for Voronin of Moldova all spoke in the ple- avoiding tough reform measures the fact nary in support of Ukraine’s bid for EU that Ukraine’s economy is already grow- membership. ing substantially. One essential factor for “Ukraine needs Europe, but Europe this growth has been the favorable exter- needs Ukraine,” declared Mr. nal situation, notably the rise in com- Kwasniewski. He called on the EU to modity prices. It is only comprehensive “keep the doors open to new countries reforms which will create sustained high and believe in the European project and growth rates,” the communiqué under- values.” scored. The EU is developing close ties with In an address to the participants, Prime European states beyond its borders Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, sought to through its “good neighborhood” policy, woo investors by detailing a raft of politi- said Joaquín Almunia, commissioner for cal and economic reforms the Ukrainian economic and monetary affairs, government is implementing. The prime European Commission. The message he minister promised to respect private prop- will take back to Brussels, he said, is that erty and the rule of law. “we need to build a common vision of “Ukraine is ready to open the door Europe among all Europeans.” wide to you, and I appeal to all business The president of Georgia echoed calls in Ukraine that we operate in a fair way for greater European solidarity. Ukraine with no conditionalities,” she said. and Georgia are two nations that are Prime Minister Tymoshenko also “proving that democracy in this part of addressed the controversial issue of pri- the world works,” Mr. Saakashvili said. vatizations, saying that they would be He drew participants’ attention to conducted “according to the constitution Belarus whose population also “deserves and laws.” Regarding the re-privatization to be in a free democratic society,” of Ukraine’s largest steel mill, adding, “Today we need solidarity for Kryvorizhstal, Ms. Tymoshenko said it Belarus and hope that soon we can have had been “returned to state hands and a new conference of what we can learn will be privatized again in a model way.” from the Belarus democratic experi- Energy independence from Russia is a ence.” 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26 No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 21 Sixteen debutantes presented to Ukrainian community in Cleveland CLEVELAND – Sixteen debutantes were presented to the Ukrainian “hromada” (community) on May 7 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Cleveland by the women’s Plast sorority Buryverkhy. Over 250 guests were present when, one by one, the debu- tantes walked to center stage on the arms of their fathers, carrying bouquets of red roses and taking their traditional bows before family and friends. The debutantes and their escorts then performed a cho- reographed dance which ended in a waltz with their escorts, followed by a dance with their fathers. Meanwhile, the escorts danced with the moth- ers of the debutantes after pre- senting each mother with a red Zenon Holubec rose. Debutantes and escorts (from left): Tanya Maciech – Petro Haftkowycz, Lesia Zyga – Petro Demjanchuk, Natalia Haftkowycz – Each debutante was present- Damian Hruszkewycz, Katrusia Stecyk – Mychajlo Jaskiw, Alexandra Pawlyshyn – Andrij Dziuk, Larysa Gilbert – Brett Sammons, ed with an original woodcut Diana Laluk – Mychajlo Kindrat Prat, Sophia Milan – Roman Stachur, Marianna Pelts – Bojan Makarenko, Zoryana Klebanik – depicting a traditional Jurij Lasijchuk, Olena Bodnaruk – Adrian Rybak, Teresa Smolilo – Eric Sidol, Bohdanna Komichak – Alexander Kuzyk, Larissa Ukrainian “Tree of Life” creat- Kopystynsky – Markian Kuzmowycz, Lesia Rozha – Dave Wilson, Christina van Lier – Nick Bushak. ed by Daria Hulak Kulchytsky, a member of the Buryverkhy presented the debutantes. Most of the debs are very active in the national instrument, the bandura; and most sorority. After dinner, dancing continued late into Ukrainian community of Greater Cleveland. have graduated from the School of Andrea Jakubowycz, Maria the night with music provided by the Veseli Most are members of the Ukrainian Dance Ukrainian Studies, which they have attended Zachary and Daria Jakubowycz Chasy band from Chicago. School Kashtan; many play the Ukrainian every Saturday morning for 11 years.

for the Ukrainian community in the mendations. Plast’s Vovcha Tropa... Northeast. More valuable perhaps are the Lviv mayor... Mr. Buniak’s major grievances were (Continued from page 11) volunteers who maintain and improve (Continued from page 3) the judgment awarding city teachers camping facilities at Vovcha Tropa. Plast the facility. Recent years have seen OTK not have made it out to Lviv without the $900,000 in unpaid salaries, the judg- fraternities and sororities have contributed manage the judicious sale of selectively help of Mr. Buniak’s political circle. ment of $140,000 to the Sukhorskyi generously to the cause. Lisovi Mavky cut timber from which profits were used On June 10, three days into the strike, brothers to compensate for construction held a fund-raising dinner early this year, for the reconstruction of barracks and Mr. Buniak’s assistants announced they costs of their Taras Shevchenko monu- raising $7,000, which included a $1,000 other major repairs. would cease relations with the executive ment and the ruling that he had offended donation from the Khmelnychenky frater- Much of the labor for the barracks organs of the national government until the honor and dignity of two national nity. Chornomortsi donated $1,000, and project was provided by volunteers who they responded accordingly to the deputies, thereby owing them $10,000 over $20,000 was raised from individual sacrificed spring and fall weekends to mayor’s demands, according to Dzerkalo each. contributions. Spartanky are planning a work as carpenters and painters. George Tyzhnia, a weekly analytical newspaper. Mr. Buniak recently accused city silent auction in Wildwood this summer. Shypailo was the driving force in organ- If the government issued no response judges of placing properties such as apartments under government arrest and Approximately $100,000 has been izing and motivating the volunteers. to Mr. Buniak’s demands, his assistants Additional planned projects include then keeping the real estate for them- raised to date, and an additional stated that they’d reserve the right to the relocation of the volleyball courts, selves or giving it to other judges. $100,000 is required to complete various “turn to the city’s citizens with the the renovation/replacement of the boys’ After four days of his hunger strike, planned projects. Individuals contribut- request that they support the mayor’s dining hall and the repair of the adminis- Mr. Buniak was brought to a hospital and ing $1,000 or more will have their names demands through disobedience,” tration building. As always with a volun- diagnosed with gastric hemorrhaging, inscribed on a plaque which will be Dzerkalo Tyzhnia reported. teer organization, the OTK is seeking according to Vysokyi Zamok, Lviv’s made part of the pavilion. The first members of the working new volunteers to join their efforts. OTK largest daily newspaper. Completion of the pavilion is planned group arrived in Lviv two days later, on encourages parents of campers and June 12, at which point Mr. Buniak was His body had reached a state of for the week of July 4 – just in time for friends of Vovcha Tropa to step forward able to call off his hunger strike. decomposition, in which it began feeding the start of the summer camp season. and work together with them to improve On June 13, State Secretary off its own protein sources, the newspa- Thus, the pavilion project will have gone the campgrounds and to enhance the Oleksander Zinchenko issued the official per reported. As a result of his hunger from conception through to completion scouting experience for all the children order authorizing the working group to strike, Mr. Buniak lost five kilograms of in an amazingly short period. What is who attend camps there. investigate the situation and make recom- weight, or about 11 pounds. more amazing is that this was managed by an all volunteer group of dedicated individuals who have simultaneously performed their other volunteer duties and responsibilities. Mr. Bokalo has done HE KRAINIAN EEKLY a superb job in managing this effort. Visit our archiveT on theU Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/W Vovcha Tropa is a valuable resource 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE: Ansonia parish holds its traditional Ukrainian Easter celebration

Frank F. Stuban ANSONIA, Conn. – Children of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church of Ansonia, Conn., recently presented a special program for the parish’s Easter dinner. Held in the parish auditorium, the program featured traditional Ukrainian Easter ritual songs, or “hahilky,” as well as a short play. Easter wish- es were extended to the congregation, – 170 of whose members attended the parish celebration – by 4-year-old Sofia Martyniuk. The April 3 event was sponsored by the Holy Names and Ladies Guild. The invocation was deliv- ered by the Rev. Albert Forlana of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church of New Haven. Parish President Richard Koalchic delivered welcoming remarks. Involved in presenting the program were: Susan Monks, announcer; Jolanta Kowal, choir and play director; and Frank F. Stuban, folk dance director.

ments indicated last week in Washington Ukraine’s WTO... they were very disappointed in the (Continued from page 1) Parliament’s failure to pass the needed cludes for its summer recess. amendments,” reported E. Morgan The Parliament will convene again in Williams, a Washington-based business executive who publishes and edits the September, and the sixth WTO ministeri- Action Ukraine Report, a daily interna- al conference won’t meet until December tional newsletter. 13 in , China. President Yushchenko and Prime Ms. Tymoshenko asked that the Rada Minister Tymoshenko failed to adequate- approve a package of 14 bills critical to ly inform national deputies about the WTO admission. Creating the block of importance of passing the intellectual legislation enables the Rada to approve property rights amendments, Mr. WTO in a swift manner, she explained. Williams wrote. “Admission into the WTO is not A bit of an embarrassment for Mr. something exotic,” Ms. Tymoshenko Yushchenko and Ms. Tymoshenko was said. “Today, almost all nations are WTO that opposition to WTO standards did not members, with a few exceptions.” come only from the Communists and the Those organizations that aren’t yet Party of the Regions. members are working very seriously to National deputies of the Our Ukraine gain admission, particularly the Russian bloc either failed to show up at important Federation, she said. sessions in late May and June or did not Failure to ratify the necessary legisla- vote in support of the necessary legisla- tion at the June 14 Rada session was a tion – particularly intellectual property significant setback for Mr. Yushchenko’s rights, Mr. Williams wrote. and Ms. Tymoshenko’s efforts to prove to Following a June 22 joint meeting of other nations that Ukraine is progressing Verkhovna Rada and Cabinet leaders, toward integration. Verkhovna Rada Volodymyr Lytvyn said “Several top U.S. government officials the Rada would review several WTO- involved in economic and trade agree- related bills on June 23.

zone that is full of rare flora and fauna of Environmental activists... the capital, some of which are endangered,” (Continued from page 1) said Ivan Parnikoza, a member of the stu- is the Danube Biosphere, which sur- dent activist group Green Future who also rounds the Danube-Black Deepwater was present at the press conference. Naval Sea Canal that authorities have University Rector Vitalii Skopenko already begun to expand. has already decided to build a residential Builders have said the canal’s enlarge- building with an underground garage at My mother, father, brother and sister ment will have no environmental conse- the observatory site, Mr. Parnikoza said. quences, a view with which ecologists The press conference participants and the rest of the family have life sharply disagreed. wrote a letter to President Yushchenko On June 8 the Minister of the asking that he set aside more time to insurance. What about me? Environment Pavlo Ihnatenko signed an address ecological problems and to fulfill order halting construction on the canal his responsibilities. Rates are low. See the chart on the until an official decision is made to “Undecisive and often contradictory resolve the conflict. actions of Viktor Yushchenko in the next page for more information. Ecologists are also disturbed by plans sphere of ecological politics and the to replace the astronomical observatory unfullfilment of his promises to voters at Shevchenko University of Kyiv with are beginning to disappoint many private residential buildings. Ukrainian ecological organizations that “The observatory’s grounds, which are supported Mr. Yushchenko during the more than 160 years old, include a green elections,” the ecologists wrote. No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 23

ning to cooperate in producing fertilizers Zaporizhia mayor accused of corruption operators appears to be Kyiv’s move NEWSBRIEFS and building planes. The two sides also toward fulfilling its pledges to cooperate (Continued from page 2) agreed to hold a Days of Ukrainian Culture ZAPORIZHIA – Ukrainian investiga- with Chisinau in curbing smuggling tors have accused Yevhen Kartashov, from Russia has totaled $511 million out in Mexico and Days of Mexican Culture in through the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. Ukraine next year. (RFE/RL Newsline) mayor of the city of Zaporizhia in eastern (RFE/RL Newsline) of a total of $8.7 billion. Ukrainian offi- Ukraine, of corruption, Interfax reported cials encouraged the Russians to focus on Kryvorizhstal sale to proceed on June 15. Earlier this month, President Kyiv administration can’t help Lavra sectors such as aviation construction, Viktor Yushchenko harshly criticized Mr. space, energy and transport. Minister of KYIV – Prime Minister Tymoshenko’s Kartashov and instructed regional prose- KYIV – Oleksander Omelchenko, Transport and Communications said the cabinet on June 18 approved a decision to cutors to look into alleged violations of mayor of Kyiv, said the municipal Russians were particularly encouraged to hold a new privatization of the law committed by the local authorities administration cannot offer assistance to invest in Ukraine’s railroad sector and in Kryvorizhstal steel mill that was sold in during their “work with entrepreneurs.” the Kyivan Monastery of the Caves road construction. “But our door is open 2004 under a controversial privatization (RFE/RL Newsline) (Pecherska Lavra) since officially it is for every project,” he said. “We are wait- tender to businessmen close to former within the competence of the Ministry of ing for you.” (Associated Press) President Leonid Kuchma, Ukrainian and Number of millionaires doubled in 2004 Arts and Culture of Ukraine. “Financing international news agencies reported. Ms. Yushchenko, Patriarch Bartholomew meet from the municipal budget, despite the Tymoshenko said 93.07 percent of KYIV – Last year, 1,871 Ukrainians fact that such an opportunity exists, is Kryvorizhstal’s shares will be offered for declared annual income of more than 1 ISTANBUL – Ukrainian President prohibited by the Budget Code,” said Mr. an open tender while an additional 1.74 million hrv (nearly $200,000) compared Viktor Yushchenko and Patriarch Omelchenko, reacting to reports of a percent will be sold on Ukraine’s stock to 876 such individuals in 2003, Interfax Bartholomew I of Constantinople discussed recent landslide in the monastery. market. Unlike previous sell-offs, in which reported on June 15, citing an official religious issues in Ukraine during a meet- According to pravoslavye.org.ua, the bidders submitted sealed letters to a com- from the State Tax Administration. ing in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 8. mayor stated that one and a half years mission, bidding for Kryvorizhstal will (RFE/RL Newsline) “Ukrainian society awaits the creation of a ago the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine involve placing sums on raised cards or single national Orthodox Church, but the transferred the monastery from the com- stating them aloud, Reuters reported. Transdniester threatens to block traffic unification question is exclusively the petence of the Kyiv municipal adminis- Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Pinchuk, one of tration to the Ministry of Arts and Church’s question,” pointed out President the winners of the 2004 Kryvorizhstal pri- CHISINAU – The authorities of Culture as a museum and a national Yushchenko. Patriarch Bartholomew high- vatization tender, commented the follow- Moldova’s secessionist region of reserve. Therefore, the financing has to ly evaluated democratic changes in Ukraine ing day that he will take legal action Transdniester are going to prohibit come from the ministry, said Mayor and stated that Mr. Yushchenko’s victory against the government’s decision. “[The Moldovan automobiles from entering and Omelchenko. “The municipal administra- “opened a window to Europe for Ukraine.” decision] is wrong from a legal point of crossing the region in transit to Ukraine In response, Mr. Yushchenko underlined view, since legal procedures [concerning if Chisinau refuses to issue special per- tion cannot perform a single repair if it is that as head of state he will exert every the privatization of Kryvorizhstal] are still mits allowing Transdniester passenger considered an emergency repair, because effort to establish friendly and stable rela- continuing,” Mr. Pinchuk said. Earlier this and cargo transport operators to enter the Budget Code forbids such financing tions between Turkey and Ukraine. “The month the Kyiv Appellate Economic Court Ukraine, Infotag reported on June 16, from the municipal budget,” he pointed authorities are acting honestly in the field ruled that the Kryvorizhstal privatization in quoting a transport official from Tiraspol. out. Serhii Krolevets, director of the of Church relations, since they realize what 2004 was illegal. The Investment- Earlier this month, the Ukrainian trans- National Reserve of the Kyivan a sensitive issue it is,” said Mr. Metallurgical Union, the nominal owner of port authorities withdrew such permits Monastery of the Caves, said that the Yushchenko. “We demonstrate an equal the mill, has announced that it will appeal from Transdniester transport agencies, monastery may soon be excluded from attitude to all the Churches and stick to the that verdict. (RFE/RL Newsline) bringing to a halt virtually all regular line the list of UNESCO heritage sites since principle of non-interference in church buses from the Transdniester to Ukraine. “over the last years, the condition of the affairs,” he said. He also thanked Patriarch Memorandum signed on property rights The permits are issued through the monastery’s monuments has been aggra- Bartholomew for his balanced position on Moldovan Transport Ministry. Under a vated and they are not being restored.” If this matter and invited him to visit Ukraine. KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko, 1999 transport agreement, Chisinau this happens, St. Sophia Cathedral will (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and obliged itself to allocating 20 percent of also be excluded from the list. Both were Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Ukrainian permits to Transdniester oper- added to the UNESCO heritage list of 5 million worked abroad in 2004 Lytvyn on June 16 signed a memorandum ators. The withdrawal of Ukrainian trans- monuments as a single object. (Religious guaranteeing property rights in Ukraine, in port permits from Transdniester transport Information Service of Ukraine) KYIV – Some 5 million Ukrainian citi- an apparent move to ally fears over the zens worked abroad during 2004, according government’s earlier reprivatization plans, to Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Ukrainian and international media report- Valentyn Nalyvaichenko. He cited “eco- ed. “The memorandum signed right now nomic factors and demand for the Ukrainian means that Ukraine is putting a full stop in labor force in Europe” as reasons that so the discussion of privatization processes many leave Ukraine to seek employment. that has been pursued for several recent The UNA has a single payment plan Mr. Nalyvaichenko said 1 million to 1.2 months,” Mr. Yushchenko commented. million Ukrainians work in Russia, while “The memorandum means that starting that will insure your child’s life at between 220,000 and 230,000 (200,000 of from now all privatizations in Ukraine will them on a legal basis) work in Portugal, and be made exclusively in accordance with $5,000 for one low payment. Find 120,000 to 130,000 work in Spain (50,000 the law. ... The properties that have been legally). He added that 50,000 Ukrainians privatized with violations of privatization received five-year multiple-entry visas to tenders or the law in force will be contest- your child’s age below and that’s all the United States. (Ukrainian News Agency, ed in the courts.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Action Ukraine Report) you have to pay. Call today for your Illegal VAT refunds revealed Gongadze suspects remain under arrest application. KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko KYIV – The Kyiv Appellate Court on said at a meeting with oblast chairmen in June 21 extended the arrest of two former Kyiv on June 15 that some 200 Ukrainian 1-800-253-9862. police officers, Valerii Kostenko and firms received illegal value-added-tax Mykola Protasov, until September 14, (VAT) refunds in 2004, Interfax reported. thus complying with a request from the Mr. Yushchenko added that law-enforce- AGE PREMIUM Procurator General’s Office, UNIAN ment bodies have prepared documents to reported. Messrs. Kostenko and Protasov, challenge in court VAT refunds totaling 3.3 0 $ 300.00 who were arrested earlier this year, are billion hrv ($650 million). Meanwhile, suspected of murdering Internet journalist President Yushchenko’s spokeswoman 1 $ 300.00 Heorhii Gongadze in 2000. Another sus- Iryna Heraschenko told journalists later the pect, Oleksii Pukach, former head of the same day that the Security Service of 2 $ 310.00 Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry’s Ukraine has a list of some 1,000 Ukrainian Department of Criminal Intelligence, is firms that allegedly received illegal VAT 3 $ 310.00 being investigated under a search warrant. refunds in 2004. (RFE/RL Newsline) 4 $ 320.00 Procurator General Sviatoslav Piskun said earlier this month that Messrs. Kostenko GDP figure for 2004 questioned 5 $ 330.00 and Protasov had pleaded guilty, adding KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko that the Gongadze case will go to court in 6 $ 340.00 said at a same meeting with oblast chair- July. (RFE/RL Newsline) men that the country’s gross domestic 7 $ 355.00 Mexican president visits Ukraine product (GDP) in 2004, in connection with the illegal VAT refunds, was over- 8 $ 365.00 KYIV – Mexican President Vicente Fox stated by some 30 billion hrv ($6 billion). met with President Viktor Yushchenko as “The Ukrainian Security Service a few 9 $ 380.00 well as with Prime Minister Yulia days ago officially asked for the [GDP] Tymoshenko and Verkhovna Rada base in 2004 to be reviewed. According 10 $ 395.00 Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn in Kyiv on to their calculations, around 30 billion June 20, Ukrainian news agencies report- hrv were fictitiously included to GDP in ed. Mr. Yushchenko said after his meeting 2004,” UNIAN quoted Mr. Yushchenko with Mr. Fox that their countries are plan- as saying. (RFE/RL Newsline) 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 No. 26

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