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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIX HE KRAINIANNo. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine YuschenkoT remainsUPope to beatify 27 martyrsW of Ukrainian Church as caretaker only by Roman Woronowycz degree of persecution the UGCC endured One such example is the Rev. Emilian Kyiv Press Bureau after it was banned in 1946, when local Kovch, who was martyred by the Nazis. officials of the Soviet regime used their by Roman Woronowycz Born in 1884 in Kosiv, western Ukraine, KYIV – Pope John Paul II will beatify lackeys in the Church to stage a special he was a priest in the border town of Kyiv Press Bureau 27 Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church sobor (church council) that liquidated the Peremyshl. The Gestapo arrested Father martyrs for the faith during his visit to KYIV – While aides of Viktor UGCC. Following the decision, all of the Emilian in 1943 for harboring Jews. On Ukraine in June, the UGCC announced Yuschenko were maintaining on May 3 UGCC’s bishops and thousands of clergy March 25, 1944, he was incinerated in on April 25. The beatification of the that the ousted head of government and and laity were arrested and imprisoned in the ovens of the Majdanek concentration eight bishops, 15 priests, three nuns and his Cabinet would stay on for another 60 concentration camp, Some never camp in Poland. one layman was expected after the holy days not as a temporary government but emerged from those camps. The Rev. Klymentii Sheptytsky, the pontiff recognized them as martyrs of the in its full capacity, that did not change “The suffering of the Ukrainian younger brother of Servant of God Church. That action moves them another the fact that the reformist prime minister Church in this century was perhaps at Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky, gave step forward in the long process toward and his team would function only as a moments worse than that experienced by shelter to Jews during World War II. On sainthood. caretaker government with little authori- the young Church in the first centuries,” Jun 5, 1947, he was arrested by the Twenty-six of the officially recog- ty while a replacement is sought. said the Rev. Terekhovskyi. nized martyrs succumbed to persecution NKVD and sentenced to eight years of It also meant that intensive political The priest divided the new group of at the hands of the Soviet regime hard labor. He died May 1, 1951, in wheeling and dealing will have to take martyrs into three sets: those whose mur- between 1935 and 1973, while the Nazis Volodymyr Prison. Born in 1869, the place in the near future to find a candi- ders were premeditated and who endured murdered one at the Polish concentration Rev. Sheptytsky entered the Monastery date and a majority of lawmakers that extensive torture; those who died in con- camp in Majdanek. of St. Theodore the Studite in 1911 after will support that candidate if Ukraine is centration camps; and those who sur- The announcement by the pope came giving up his secular career. He was to avoid another major political crisis vived the camps but succumbed after- just seven weeks after the UGCC sub- ordained in 1915, served as hegumen at around the end of June. wards as a result of the hardships mitted reports on the 27 as candidates for the Univ Lavra, and in 1944 was elevated Two days after the Verkhovna Rada’s endured. beatification. The reports included infor- to archimandrite. April 26 vote of 263-69 that ousted the The biographies of the 27 candidates mation on each martyr’s life; documenta- The single layperson in the group, ninth Ukrainian government in 10 years for sainthood reveal the diverse types of tion of his or her death; and an analysis Volodymyr Pryima, was a 35-year-old – the first time ever by a parliamentary persons who were ready to sacrifice their of theological works, if such existed. The cantor and conductor of the church choir vote of no confidence – President Leonid lives for their faith, and the pain and tor- of the village of Stradch near Yavoriv. He Kuchma signed the decree that terminat- process for recognition of martyrdom for ture they accepted in refusing to bend to ed its mandate. the 27 was begun in 1997. the wishes of their persecutors. (Continued on page 16) While the president had expressed his The speed with which the pope displeasure with the outcome of the vote accepted the proposals suggests that he immediately after he was informed of it, has decided to make the beatification of it seemed more to be with the instability the 27 a central aspect of his visit to another change of government will bring Ukraine, according to the Catholic U.N. conference highlights Chornobyl Ukraine rather than with the fall of the Information Agency. Pope John Paul is first real reformist government. scheduled to spend four days in Ukraine “I cannot welcome this decision as the on June 23-27, with stops in Kyiv and head of state, but what has happened has Lviv. happened,” said Mr. Kuchma, who was The Rev. Roman Terekhovskyi, vice- in the Chornobyl-area town of Slavutych postulate of the UGCC, said on April 25 for 15th anniversary commemorations in Kyiv that the action by Pope John rather than in the Verkhovna Rada ses- Paul II would not be unusual. sion hall on the day of the vote. The “When the pope visits a country there president blamed the decision on a lack is a tradition that the program should of political dialogue and cooperation include a beatification or canonization,” between the government and the explained the Rev. Terekhovskyi. The vice-postulate said that the recog- (Continued on page 18) nition by the Holy See underscores the

Credit union donates $500,000 to The Ukrainian Museum N.Y. Self Reliance grants to other groups total $330,000

NEW YORK – Celebrating the 50th community institutions and organizations Andrew Nynka anniversary of its founding with a gala as well as Ukrainian causes to mark 50 Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.N. Valeriy Kuchinsky and Dr. Christine K. Durbak concert on April 29 at The Cooper Union years of service to the Ukrainian at a conference at the United Nations. Hall in Lower Manhattan, the Self American community. Reliance New York Federal Credit As well, the credit union shared its by Andrew Nynka Information Transfer (WIT), was a three- Union, presented a gift of $500,000 to largesse with its members, paying out day event from April 25 to 27. Co-spon- The Ukrainian Museum in New York additional dividends totaling $540,000 to NEW YORK – In a solemn commemo- sored by the governments of Ukraine and City. its depositors. ration marking the 15th anniversary of the Greece, it looked into the theme That donation was in addition to The half-million-dollar gift was pre- world’s worst nuclear disaster, the 10th “Economics of Health and the $130,000 of donations presented to 13 sented to The Ukrainian Museum’s repre- International Conference on Health and the Environment.” other organizations, $150,000 for educa- sentatives, Olha Hnateyko, president of Environment dedicated April 26 to re-evalu- Conference organizers devoted tional organizations in Ukraine to be dis- the board of trustees, and Maria Shust, ating the medical aftereffects and continu- Thursday, April 26, exactly 15 years after tributed through U.S. foundations, and museum director, by Myroslav Shmigel, ing illnesses that have plagued Ukraine, the initial catastrophe, to discussing health $50,000 to St. George School and chairman of the board of directors of Self Russia and Belarus due to the nuclear fall- and medical issues relating to the Academy in New York City. Reliance, and Bohdan Kekish, president out from Chornobyl. Chornobyl disaster. Dr. Christine K. Thus, Self Reliance New York dis- The conference, held at the United bursed a total of $830,000 in donations to (Continued on page 17) Nations and organized by World (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 No. 18

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Yuschenko’s ouster not a blow to democracy Thousands celebrate May Day missal, but also on issues that “reflect by David R. Marples Labor Ukraine, the Greens, the Social our position on the need to change the Democratic Party (United), the National KYIV – More than 10,000 people par- power system.” He added that referen- On April 26, the 15th anniversary of Democratic Party and the Democratic ticipated in a Soviet-style May Day rally dum questions should also address issues the Chornobyl disaster, the Ukrainian Union. in Symferopol, Crimea, Interfax report- connected with ensuring, in practice, the Parliament dismissed Prime Minister Paradoxically, the combination of ed. Participants held placards reading: constitutional guarantees of free educa- Viktor Yuschenko. Western observers votes (however foolish and self-serving “Let Lenin’s Name and Achievements tion and health care, as well as establish- (the Associated Press, Reuters, The New the motives) is an indicator that democ- Live for Centuries”; “Sunny Crimea – ing “sensible” housing and utility pay- York Times) have hailed his departure as racy is alive in Ukraine. In no other post- Yes, Yes, Yes. NATO and Its Followers – ments. (RFE/RL Newsline) a blow to democracy in Ukraine, point- Soviet country, excluding the Baltic No, No, No”; and “Privatization Is Robbery of the People.” Some 5,000 ing out that Mr. Yuschenko is the most states, could the Parliament have used Opposition wants referendum on Kuchma people celebrated May Day with a march democratically minded and popular such authority. The president is almost in Kharkiv, which was headed by KYIV – Former Vice Prime Minister politician in the country. But is this really certain to agree to the decision, which Communist Party supporters following a Yulia Tymoshenko on April 27 a blow to democracy? One can argue will lead to a caretaker government for scuffle with other participants. There announced a civic initiative to launch a otherwise. 60 days until a new prime minister is Clearly, the forces that chose to were several separate May Day rallies in national referendum on President Leonid appointed. Thus, a certain balance of Kyiv: the Social Democratic Party Kuchma’s impeachment. She said the remove Prime Minister Yuschenko power has been maintained between the would not appear to have Ukraine’s best (United) gathered 1,500 people; the initiative group has already formed a government and the legislature. newly created Communist Party of national headquarters to push for a refer- interests in mind. The prime minister Though this demonstrates the limited was formerly chairman of the National Workers and Peasants 1,000; the endum on the president’s ouster in accor- power of the presidency, it also reflects dance with Article 109 of the Bank of Ukraine; he is a reformer, and a Communist Party 500; and the the changing nature of the Verkhovna Constitution of Ukraine. “We will follow man who had taken a notably independ- Progressive Socialist Party 500. CPWP Rada. It need not be perceived as entirely leader Oleksander Yakovenko said his the procedure laid down in the ent stance during the Gongadze affair, retrogressive or, as suggested by Western party aims at organizing a “socialist rev- Constitution of Ukraine and the laws of when tapes produced by a former body- observers, a stronghold of the olution” in Ukraine. Some 3,000 demon- Ukraine,” she noted. Ms. Tymoshenko guard of the president, implicated the lat- Communists. The latter belief is simply strators in Dnipropetrovsk demanded that added that, according to the “most pes- ter in the murder of an opposition jour- untrue. The Communists have the largest Kyiv break ties with the International simistic scenario,” the anti-Kuchma nalist and led to mass demonstrations party, but are nowhere close to a majori- Monetary Fund and give Russian official opposition needs 263 days to collect the against President Leonid Kuchma. ty. They have formed only a temporary language status. (RFE/RL Newsline) 3 million signatures required to hold the Mr. Yuschenko was also notably working alliance that would not operate referendum. Ms. Tymoshenko also said restrained during the government’s arrest if directed toward a broader purpose, Communists want to run government she is convinced that Viktor Yuschenko and re-arrest of the former Vice Prime such as a return to more state control KYIV – Communist Party leader Petro will become Ukraine’s next president. Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, which was over industry, for example, or subsidiz- (RFE/RL Newsline) ultimately halted by the Supreme Court ing unprofitable companies. Symonenko told a rally in Kyiv on May 1 of Ukraine. Ms. Tymoshenko, a former Further, the removal of Prime Minister that his party is ready to assume responsi- Russian says U.S. behind Ukraine events ally of another ex-prime minister, Pavlo Yuschenko simplifies the situation for bility for the future of the country, Interfax Lazarenko, had made a fortune through the Ukrainian opposition. No longer reported. Mr. Symonenko noted that it was MOSCOW – Mikhail Deliagin, the head gas profits, but had subsequently fallen need it weigh the odds of removing an Communists who initiated the ouster of the of the Russian Institute on Globalization, “pro-American” government of Viktor afoul of President Leonid Kuchma and obviously corrupt government that has concluded that the United States bene- Yuschenko. He said the Yuschenko joined the opposition. includes a reformist and much-respected fits from instability in various parts of the Cabinet increased Ukraine’s economic and Mr. Yuschenko’s removal was widely prime minister. Within the government, world and appears to be behind the current financial dependence on the West, can- expected, since he has never been slow Mr. Yuschenko was obliged to remain problems in Ukraine, Rossiiskaya Gazeta celed privileges to the poor, and increased to speak his mind and he is unpopular silent on key issues, most notably the reported on April 28. Mr. Deliagin said that, housing and utility payments. According both among the “oligarchs” who control as a result, Ukraine could soon fall victim to Gongadze affair and the government’s to Mr. Symonenko, “the nationalists joint- Ukrainian business, and the what he called “the Yugoslav scenario.” He attacks on demonstrators, particularly ly with oligarchic capitalists” – assisted by Communists, whose power base lies in underscored that Moscow must do every- students. In opposition, he is likely not the West – are seeking to divide Ukraine the eastern cities. Parliament voted 263- only to be an effective voice, but a gen- thing in its power to prevent this from hap- into three parts. Mr. Symonenko added pening. (RFE/RL Newsline) 69 to remove him, as a result of support uine and realistic contender for president that the United States is currently working for the motion from a variety of political in 2004. to make Mr. Yuschenko the leader of the Pro-PM parties react to dismissal groups embracing the Communists, In turn, President Kuchma will not be Ukrainian opposition and tear Ukraine aggrieved to see the removal of his great- away from the “fraternal Slavic peoples.” KYIV – “Today we lost the best prime David Marples is a professor of histo- est rival – and through events that appear The Communist Party leader said his party minister, but received the leader of the ry at the University of Alberta. to absolve him of any collusion. The might propose no less than four candidates nation,” read the joint statement by the two president was visiting the Chornobyl to head a new Cabinet of Ministers. Rukhs, Batkivschyna, and the Reforms and region when the news arrived, and a (RFE/RL Newsline) Congress parties as well as the Sobor more poignant setting for his expressions deputies group in the Verkhovna Rada. “Of of regret could hardly have been imag- Moroz supports anti-Kuchma referendum all the laws and resolutions approved by the Ukraine vows ined. The oligarchs who control the only Parliament this one is the most absurd. You vibrant part of the economy have been KYIV – Socialist Party leader have dismissed the first national, honest satiated, and a more compliant govern- Oleksander Moroz on May 1 said the government of Ukraine, which reached such to stay the course ment should now emerge. recently proposed referendum on the positive results which no previous govern- The statement below regarding And yet, in the long term, the removal impeachment of President Leonid ment reached,” continued the statement. the Verkhovna Rada’s vote of no of Mr. Yuschenko can only weaken the Kuchma is a “promising” idea, Interfax “We regret that we have to deal with a con- confidence in the Yuschenko gov- Kuchma regime. Its already diminishing reported. “This [referendum] campaign spiracy, where President [Leonid] Kuchma ernment was issued on April 26 in will help [us] impart the truth to people,” credit in the eyes of the West, particular- is present,” read the statement. National Washington by the Embassy of Mr. Moroz noted, adding that Ukrainians ly the United States, the European Union Deputy Ihor Yukhnovskyi announced on Ukraine. should be consulted in the referendum and the International Monetary Fund, has not only on President Kuchma’s dis- (Continued on page 17) On April 26, 2001, the Verkhovna surely expired completely; the opposi- Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine by 263 tion now has a focal figure around which votes passed a no-confidence resolu- to express its dissatisfaction; and the tion in the government of Ukraine. forces in favor of a market-oriented FOUNDED 1933 Sixty-nine members of the 450-seat economy are divided. On the one hand are those who have HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Rada voted against the resolution, 24 TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., abstained, while 53 did not take part benefited from privatization, and particu- a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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CHORNOBYL:: THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY Statement by President George W. Bush ANALYSIS: Below is the full text of the statement by President continuing through today. I am proud of our continued George W. Bush issued on April 26r. The statement was efforts to work with Ukraine to improve nuclear safety released by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. and mitigate the harsh social impact of Chornobyl’s clo- An end to denial sure on the local population. by Paul Goble Last year, on December 15, Ukraine ended one of the Much work remains to be done in Ukraine’s transition RFE/RL Newsline darkest chapters of the Soviet legacy and opened a new to a modern European state. This work will require strong stage in Ukraine’s evolution into a modern European Fifteen years ago an accident at the Chornobyl and courageous leadership over the coming months and state when it permanently closed the Chornobyl Nuclear nuclear power plant in Ukraine spread radiation across years. It will require real support for democracy and diffi- a broad swath of the USSR and Eastern Europe, Plant. Closing Chornobyl created the circumstances for a cult, but necessary reforms. Last year strong Ukrainian which then forced the Soviet leadership to open the leadership and committed international assistance way for glasnost and the ultimate demise of commu- safer and more prosperous Ukraine for future generations. We are reminded of this today on the 15th anniversary of achieved great results in Chornobyl. I urge Ukraine to nism in Europe. stay on the path of reform it set out upon last year. On April 26, 1986, a test at the Chornobyl nuclear the terrible accident at Chornobyl and are again grateful that an environmental threat has been removed from the Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt once noted power plant went badly wrong, an explosion occurred that it is only through strife, through hard and dangerous and massive amounts of radiation were released into Central European landscape. endeavor, that we shall ultimately win the goal of true the atmosphere. The initial Soviet response was to Today’s anniversary is an occasion for the global com- national greatness. deny that there had been any problems at the plant and munity to pause and reflect on the lessons provided by then to insist that Soviet nuclear engineers were in this disaster, to recall the valor and dignity that the people I firmly believe that Ukraine’s national greatness rests complete control of the situation. of Ukraine displayed in the face of adversity – and to in Europe, and in its trans-Atlantic and global ties. The Had the reactor been located further from the acknowledge the suffering that many victims of United States stands ready to work with Ukraine as it Soviet borders with the West and had the radiation Chornobyl continue to endure throughout the region. undertakes the political and economic reforms necessary plume not passed over Scandinavia, the Soviet gov- I am proud of the American people’s role in helping to to build these ties that are so vital to the brighter future ernment might have been able to get away with such alleviate this suffering – at the time of the tragedy and Ukrainians seek for themselves and their children. denials, just as Moscow often had succeeded in doing with earlier disasters. But once Swedish scientists monitored the radia- tion cloud, radio and television stations in Eastern Statement by U.S. State Department spokesman Europe and Western Europe began to report that an Following is the text of a statement by U.S-State left on so many countries, but also as a tribute to an accident had taken place. And Soviet citizens quickly Department spokesman Richard Boucher. The statement independent and sovereign Ukraine and a recognition learned what had in fact happened – some from cross- was released by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. of the accomplishments possible when nations cooper- border Polish television broadcasts and others from ate. international radio broadcasters. For the last 15 years, the world has paused on April In the 15 years since the Chornobyl disaster, the Mikhail Gorbachev, who had become general sec- 26 to remember the torment that thousands suffered and United States has been the leading bilateral donor of retary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union the horrors that were released on the natural environ- assistance to Ukraine to ameliorate the effects of the only 13 months earlier, was faced with a crisis. If he ment when the No. 4 reactor at the Chornoby nuclear accident and to enhance nuclear safety throughout the followed the standard Soviet protocol on such matters, power plant exploded on this date in 1986. April 26 has country. We have donated more than $500 million in a he would not only lose face at home and abroad as a become an occasion to reflect on the consequences of wide variety of technical assistance, project and struc- reformer, but also risk losing his power base within that catastrophe, to pay tribute to the heroes and victims tural adjustment loans, and humanitarian aid. We will the Soviet leadership. of the day, and to resolve that such a disaster will never continue to stand by the people of Ukraine and other Confronted with this choice, Mr. Gorbachev first happen again. countries of the region in their recovery from the legacy equivocated and then signaled that he was willing to We mark the occasion again this year, on the 15th of this terrible accident. allow the Soviet media to report more accurately on anniversary of the accident. The permanent closure of On May 20, in commemoration of the 15th anniver- what had happened. Soviet newspapers, radio stations the Chornobyl nuclear power plant on December 15 of sary of the disaster, Operation Provide Hope will send and television networks slowly began to tell last year, however, has dramatically changed the very another $2 million in humanitarian assistance donated Ukrainians, Russians and Belarusians more of the nature of the remembrance. April 26 now serves not by the Children of Chornobyl organization to hospitals story, and Gorbachev sought to use this new openness only as a reminder of the dark stains that communism in the affected region. – which he eventually labeled “glasnost” – as a means to win popular support and defeat his political ene- mies. For the first time, Soviet citizens were hearing more or less accurate information about a disaster in Statement by Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S. The text below, was released on April 25 by the several of the memorandum’s key provisions by their country – not just from foreign radio “voices,” Embassy of Ukraine in the United States. Ukraine’s partners remains of significant concern. In but also from their own media. That did not lessen their fears about the consequences of the Chornobyl particular, Ukraine regrets the slow pace of construction On April 26 Ukraine marks the 15th anniversary of of two unfinished nuclear reactors at Khmelnytskyi and accident, but it did mean that they now began to look the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, commemorating what is to their domestic media as a source of news Rivne, which have been impeded by a protracted feasi- arguably the worst ecological and technological catas- Mr. Gorbachev’s own hesitations and statements bility study and a complicated procedure of providing trophe in the history of mankind. then and later make it clear that he did not recognize credits through the European Bank for Reconstruction The Ukrainian nation continues to pay a dear price what he had begun or where it would lead. Once the and Development. for the accident that is today measured in not only lives Soviet media implicitly, and in some cases explicitly, The consequences of the Chornobyl closure have put acknowledged that Soviet outlets had not told the truth lost and the health of its people, but in terms of the huge a considerable strain on Ukraine’s economy. Without in the past about Chornobyl and nuclear power, Soviet material and financial resources lost. In Ukraine alone adequate compensation for the 5 percent of electric citizens and a growing number of Soviet journalists more than 3.5 million people have been affected by that energy lost, it has become increasingly difficult to began demanding a fuller accounting on other issues catastrophe, while over 160,000 people have been reset- ensure the continued stable functioning of Ukraine’s as well. tled from the disaster-stricken area and almost 10 per- remaining electric power system. Meanwhile, the gov- Over the next five years this process accelerated, cent of the nation’s territory has been contaminated by ernment expects to spend over $750 million worth of forcing Mr. Gorbachev and the Soviet government to radioactive fallout. incoming international assistance to continue the confront ever more controversial questions about the Honoring its international obligations, the removal of radioactive materials from the destroyed rule of the Communist Party and Soviet state policies. Ukrainian government shut down the Chornobyl reactor, and to replace the temporary metal and concrete And, as Soviet claims were shown to be hollow nuclear power station on December 15, 2000, thus containment structure with a permanent and safer and false, ever more citizens of the USSR turned erasing the danger of future accidents at the plant. Yet, encasement. away not only from the system as a whole, but from the shutdown of the power station has not resolved the In addition to these technical efforts, there remains an Mr. Gorbachev, who had allowed these revelations to problems of the past. Ukraine will continue to suffer acute need to address the ongoing social ramifications occur. That shift contributed to the collapse of com- from the effect of the 1986 Chornobyl accident for of the Chornobyl disaster and the station’s subsequent munism, the demise of the Soviet Union, and the diffi- generations to come. closure. Improving the health conditions of the station cult period of transition away from a totalitarian sys- The global effects of the Chornobyl disaster reminds personnel and the residents of the town of Slavutych tem toward democracy and freedom. us that its legacy must be a matter of concern for the remains a high priority. Creating new employment for The Chornobyl accident, in the first instance, called entire international community and not only for the more than 5,000 people who are expected to lose attention to the incredible dangers inherent in the use Ukraine. The government of Ukraine regards the their jobs in the next few years as result of the station’s of atomic power, and many people in Ukraine, Memorandum of Understanding between it, the G-7 closure must soon be addressed. Belarus and Russia are still suffering from exposure to group of industrialized nations and the European The closure of the Chornobyl nuclear power station radiation. Commission on closing the Chornobyl station as an began a new era in dealing with the long-term effects of But, at the same time, the aftermath of that accident important legal acknowledgment of collective responsi- the disaster. While ambitious plans are underway by the highlighted the incredible power of a more open press bility for addressing the Chornobyl problem. By closing government of Ukraine to ensure the health and liveli- to change people’s minds and ultimately to change the the Chornobyl station last year, Ukraine fulfilled its hood of its people, future progress will remain predicat- course of history. obligations envisaged by the memorandum. ed on continued support and partnership with the inter- Ukraine appreciates the efforts of the G-7 group and national community. We look forward to working with Paul Goble is the publisher of RFE/RL Newsline. the European Commission in fulfilling their commit- our partners to help ensure that similar tragedies never ments, as well. However, the slow pace of implementing again occur. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 No. 18

CHORNOBYL:: THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY Scientists report on new product United Nations peace bell that encapsulates nuclear debris tolls to recall Chornobyl by Andrew Nynka other products which have, at their longest, lasted only two months,” added NEW YORK – Eurotech Ltd., a partic- Lin Johnson, account director for ipant in this year’s United Nations con- Eurotech Ltd. ference on health and the environment, “EKOR was created by a team of has created a material, EKOR, that suc- nuclear scientists from the I.V. Kurchatov cessfully encapsulates Chornobyl’s most Research Center and the EuroAsian critical and continually harmful fuel-con- taining mass. Physical Society to specifically address On April 26, 1986, during a failed test the problems resulting from the nuclear of Reactor No. 4, the Chornobyl nuclear accident of Reactor No. 4 at Chornobyl, power plant became the site of the Ukraine,” Mr. Hahnfeldt explained. world’s worst nuclear disaster. The The product’s ability to withstand explosion left more than 70 tons of harm- radiation and not degrade is significant, ful radioactive debris strewn about the as this degradation is cited as one of the complex. Forty tons of this debris is in main causes of severe structural faults in the form of dust, posing the problem of the sarcophagus initially created to “environmental migration.” Radioactive encapsulate the stricken reactor. dust can travel, like a summer pollen, and According to Eurotech, “EKOR, as a affect millions more even decades after protective ‘blanket,’ will not only prevent the initial accident. The accident’s after- the dangerous radioactive dust from effects, including the exposed debris, has spreading, but serves to decontaminate continued to plague nearby villages, the surface area as well.” A non-toxic, leaving 3.5 million people, including 1.5 environmentally inert and non-hazardous million children, directly affected. waste, EKOR has been put through rigor- EKOR, which is available as a sealer, ous scrutiny at seven international labo- coating, foam, and grout, is designed as a ratories and is in its last testing stages at highly radiation- and corrosion-resistant the U.S. Department of Energy. material used specifically at Chornobyl Addressing the problem of dispersion to cover piles of radioactive dust. of radionuclides through contact with Andrew Nynka “Initially applied in March 2000, wind, rain or ground water and their U.N. Undersecretary-General Kenzo Oshima rings the peace bell. EKOR has now been in use at Chornobyl spread into the air or ground, “EKOR has for over 13 months and shows no signs provided a valuable solution for Ukraine by Andrew Nynka In ringing the peace bell, U.N. of degradation or loss of radiation resist- in containing critical radioactive dust,” Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian ance,” said Don Hahnfeldt, president and commented Artur Korneev, Chornobyl NEW YORK – On the morning of Affairs Kenzo Oshima declared: “I hope CEO of Eurotech Ltd. “This exceeds all Project Ukrainian Deputy Director. April 26 the United Nations peace that Chornobyl will continue to be regard- bell tolled, exactly 15 years to the day ed in the spirit of unity, cooperation and of the world’s worst nuclear catastro- universality, and I call upon all member- phe at the Chornobyl nuclear plant. states to renew their commitment to help The event denoted the continued mitigate the long-term effects of this efforts to mitigate the accident’s last- unprecedented disaster.” ing effects. Present at the bell-tolling ceremony The peace bell was originally were U.N. Ambassadors Sergei Ling, donated by the Japanese to the United of Belarus and Valeriy Kuchinsky of Nations on June 8, 1954, in a symbol- Ukraine. Also present where Dr. ic gesture of peace, unity, cooperation Christine K. Durbak, founder and and universality. In that same spirit of chair of World Information Transfer; unity, the United Nations peace bell and Adi Roche, executive director and was cast from coins donated by repre- founder of the Chernobyl Children’s sentatives of over 60 countries. Project.

Ukraine’s U.N. Mission hosts reception

Dr. Artur Korneev and his translator demonstrate EKOR’s use at the Chornobyl power plant.

NEW YORK – A reception was held on April 25 at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations on the eve of the United Nations conference commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. Seen above (from left) are: Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky, Nadia Matkiwsky, Prof. Sergiy Komisarenko, the Rev. Bohdan Lukie and Orest Fedash. After the presentation (from left), Dr. Artur Korneev, Peter Gelko and Ambassador Valeriy Kuchinsky discuss EKOR. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 5

CHORNOBYL:: THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY UNA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Executive Committee Eugene Oscislawski 25 Jason Court President Matawan, NJ 07747-3510 Ulana Diachuk Barbara Bachynsky Ukrainian National Association 101 E. 16th St. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 New York, NY 10003 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Andrij Skyba First Vice-President 4575 N. Nagle Ave. Harwood Heights, IL 60656 Stefko Kuropas 105 S. Salem Drive Al Kachkowski Schaumburg, IL 60193 126 Simon Fraser Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7H 3T1 Second Vice-President Roma Hadzewycz Anya Dydyk-Petrenko 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 137 Crystal Spring Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ashton, MD 20861

Director for Canada Honorary Members Rev. Myron Stasiw of the General Assembly Andrew Nynka 18 Leeds St. Stepan Kuropas Toronto, Ontario M6G 1N7 Conference participants (from left), Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky, Henry Winkler (The 107 Ilehamwood Drive Fonz), Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and Nadia Matkiwsky. De Kalb, IL 60115 National Secretary Commenting on the future of nuclear Martha Lysko Anna Chopek energy Ambassadors Lavrov, Ling and Ukrainian National Association 678 44th St. U.N. conference... Kuchinsky all agreed that nuclear power (Continued from page 1) 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Los Alamos, NM 87544 will continue to be a source of energy. Durbak, chair and CEO of WIT, remarked Parsippany, NJ 07054 Mary Dushnyck that “although much time has passed, there Ambassador Lavrov ensured “our govern- ment seeks the development of new types Treasurer 2 Marine Ave. is still tremendous work left to be done.” Brooklyn, NY 11209 Also taking part were co-chairs Bernard of reactors not using uranium and plutoni- Stefan Kaczaraj Goldstein, M.D., director of environmental um.” Ukrainian National Association Anna Haras and occupational health sciences institute, “Nuclear reactors are here for a long 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 1930 Greenleaf St. time,” agreed Ambassador Kuchinsky. University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Parsippany, NJ 07054 Bethlehem, PA 18017 “They should be modernized, no question and Zenon Matkiwsky, D.O., president, about it – proceed with the idea that a Myron Kuropas Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. tragedy like Chornobyl should never again 107 Ilehamwood Drive The conference brought together special- Auditing Committee happen.” DeKalb, IL 60115 ists in various environmental and health Skeptics of nuclear energy, including William Pastuszek fields. Thursday’s session included govern- The Very Rev. Stephen Bilak some conference attendees, cited numerous 5 Park Ave., P.O. Box 240 ment employees, physicians and scientists 1750 Jefferson St., Apt. 301 disadvantages to nuclear power, among Swarthmore, PA 19081 in the fields of nuclear energy, cancer Hollywood, FL 33020 them the growing problem of storing research and pediatrics who emphasized the Stefan Hawrysz nuclear waste. They argued that there is no Walter Sochan health impact the Chornobyl nuclear power 155 Erdenheim Road safe method or storage area that can remain Erdenheim, PA 19038 53 Brinkerhoff St. plant catastrophe has had and will continue intact for the length of time required for Jersey City, NJ 07304 to have for future generations. nuclear waste to become stable. Alexander Serafyn John O. Flis “Fifteen years have provided us ample One conference participant commented 2565 Timberwyck Trail P.O. Box 48 time to estimate the immediate effect of “Chornobyl was not an ‘accident’ in the Troy, MI 48098 some of the health consequences, but 15 East Charleston, VT 05833 sense that it has a definate end. Its reper- Yaroslav Zaviysky years is still too short a time to provide an cussions will be with us for many genera- Joseph Lesawyer overview of the tragedy with all the out- 11 Bradley Road tions. This is a war that will go on for some Clark, NJ 07006 2643 Deer Path comes it is expected to bring in the future to time yet. We must be continually commit- Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 the Ukrainian, Belarusian and Russian peo- ted to fight its effects.” Myron Groch ple,” added Prof. Sergiy Komisarenko, Dr. Durbak echoed that statement in 16 Kevin Drive Wasyl Didiuk director of the Palladin Institute of closing: “Chornobyl was not simply anoth- Founthill, Ontario L0S 1E4 30 Allenhurst Drive, Apt. 402 Islington, Ontario M9A 4Y8 Biochemistry in Kyiv. er disaster of the sort that humankind has Highlighting Thursday’s session were experienced throughout history, like a fire, speeches by United Nations Ambassadors Advisors Taras Szmagala Sr. or an earthquake, or a flood. It is a global 10976 Tanager Trail Valeriy Kuchinsky, acting permanent rep- environmental event of a new kind. It is resentative of Ukraine; Sergey Lavrov, per- Taras Szmagala Jr. Brecksville, OH 44141 characterized by the presence of thousands 1722 Fulton Road manent representative of the Russian of environmental refugees; long-term con- Cleveland, OH 44113 Helen Olek Scott Federation; Sergei Ling, permanent repre- tamination of land, water and air. 7644 W. Rosedale Ave. sentative of the Republic of Belarus; and Continued efforts are needed to support the Alex Chudolij Chicago, IL 60631 Madina B. Jarbussynova, permanent repre- health of current and future generations of 281 Urma Ave. Anatole Doroshenko sentative of the Republic of Kazakstan. All children whose health has been irreparably Clifton, NJ 07013 echoed the pledge offered by Ambassador 39446 Edgewater Drive compromised by this so-called ‘accident.’” Tekla Moroz Lavrov: “continuing support for Northville, MI 48167 345 36th Ave. Chornobyl’s victims and ensuring that an Lachine, Quebec H8T 2A5 accident of that magnitude never again Editor-in-Chief, occurs.” Halyna Kolessa The Ukrainian Weekly Thursday’s keynote speakers, 100 Montgomery St., Apt. 23-H Ambassador Kuchinsky and Prof. Jersey City, NJ 07302 Roma Hadzewycz The Ukrainian Weekly Komisarenko, both spoke of the continuing Nick Diakiwsky 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 repercussions of Chornobyl. “The accident 2065 Ridge Road Ext. Parsippany, NJ 07054 had a huge and multi-faceted impact on Ambridge, PA 15003 Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. Multi-faceted in the sense that Chornobyl had a profound Wasyl Szeremeta Editor-in-Chief, effect on economic, social, political, health, 1510 Hilltop Terrace Svoboda environmental and other facets of life,” Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Irene Jarosewich Prof. Komisarenko explained. Vasyl Luchkiv Svoboda Among others participating in the con- 49 Windmill Lane 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 ference were Metropolitan-Archbishop New City, NY 10956 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States; Harri Holkeri, Stephanie Hawryluk president of the United Nations General P.O. Box 17453 Michael Road Manager, Soyuzivka Cottekill, NY 12419 Assembly; and Kenzo Oshima, under sec- John A. Flis retary-general for humanitarian affairs; as Andre Worobec Soyuzivka well as officials from the Children of 9 Bayard Place Foordmore Road Chornobyl Relief Fund and the Chernobyl Newark, NJ 07106-3613 Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Children’s Project. Prof. Serhiy Komisarenko 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 No. 18

Helsinki Commission hearing focuses on “Ukraine at the crossroads” by Yaro Bihun speaking, we don’t suppose that it is a Special to The Ukrainian Weekly tragedy,” he added, calling it, rather, “a first lesson for our high-ranking politi- WASHINGTON – President Leonid cians – that it’s necessary to cooperate Kuchma’s top national security advisor, with Parliament.” Yevhen Marchuk, told American law- Mr. Marchuk, who had served as makers that the new Ukrainian Cabinet Ukraine’s prime minister for a little more would retain some of ousted Prime than a year in 1995-1996, said Mr. Minister Viktor Yushchenko’s key minis- Yuschenko made a political mistake: a ters, that of economy and finance. “young man” with “very good ambi- Appearing before the U.S. Commission tions,” he thought he could push through on Security and Cooperation in Europe reforms on his own, ignoring the political (Helsinki Commission) on May 2 in majority that had supported his reform Congress, he said that while that was his program in the past. own personal view, it could be considered Asked for his opinion on the toppling “very close to reality.” The new govern- of the Yuschenko government, the State ment would be set within 10 days, he said. Department’s Mr. Purnell said it was too Mr. Marchuk, who is secretary of the early to fully assess its impact. National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, testified at the commission’s “The key litmus test here will be in the hearing, titled “Ukraine at the Crossroads: ability of the presidency and the 10 Years After Independence.” Appearing Parliament, and whatever new govern- ment replaces the Yuschenko govern- with him were Jon Purnell, deputy special Yaro Bihun advisor to the U.S. secretary of state for ment, to rebuild the political consensus the new independent states; Adrian that allowed progress in the year 2000,” Yevhen Marchuk (left) testifies with Ambassador Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, as Karatnycky, president of Freedom House; he said. Myroslava Gongadze (background) listens in the audience. and Dr. Ariel Cohen, research fellow with “So far, indications that we are hear- “But what is clear is that there is a failure Lukashenka.” The Heritage Foundation. ing from our Ukrainian colleagues are by President Kuchma and his security Ukraine has civic activity, an opposi- that reform will remain on track,” he The wife of Ukrainian journalist officials and the justice system of tion in Parliament and a measure of polit- added. Heorhii Gongadze, Myroslava Gongadze, Ukraine to cope with this ... wide-scale ical competition, he said. “And I think On the latest hot issue in the U.S.- and their two young daughters were pres- looting of Ukraine’s treasury through tax that that has to be kept in mind, because Ukrainian relationship, Mr. Purnell said ent in the audience during the hearing. evasion, illegal siphoning of assets and we are also speaking about the potentiali- the United States would not consider The journalist’s disappearance and pre- the like.” ties of a society to reform itself from extraditing to Ukraine Maj. Mykola sumed murder gave rise to the so-called However, Mr. Karatnycky asked U.S. within.” tape scandal and the current presidential Melnychenko, President Kuchma’s for- policy-makers to keep in mind that Mr. crisis in Ukraine. mer bodyguard who secretly taped con- Kuchma, “for all of the allegations and (The Ukrainian Weekly will carry a Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who versations in the president’s office. for all of issues for which he deserves more detailed account of the May 2 chairs the Helsinki Commission, said “If there should be such a request, it criticism, is not a tyrant. He is not a Helsinki Commission hearing on Ukraine that, given the importance of the U.S. would really be moot, because we have [Belarusian President Alyaksandr] in the next issue.) relationship with Ukraine, the commis- no extradition treaty with Ukraine,” he sion has become “increasingly concerned explained. about the direction in which Ukraine The United States recently granted UCCLA lobbies legislators in Ottawa appears to be heading.” asylum to Maj. Melnychenko as well as “Pervasive, high-level corruption, the to Mrs. Gongadze and her children. Freedom House President Adrian OTTAWA – A delegation from the tions, titled “A Time for Atonement,” controversial conduct of authorities in Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties which was distributed to all members of the Gongadze investigation and ongo- Karatnycky focused on the corruption Association briefed politicians in Ottawa on Parliament and senators on April 25, and ing human rights problems are raising issue in his presentation. a variety of Ukrainian Canadian issues on is now being circulated across Canada to legitimate questions about Ukraine’s President Kuchma, if innocent of the Tuesday, April 2. teachers, the media and the interested commitment to democracy, human allegations against him, was “ill-served” MPs Inky Mark and Jim Pankiw of the public. rights and the rule of law,” Sen. by his advisors who, in trying to cover up Canadian Alliance, Andrew Telegdi of the The UCCLA delegation also met with Campbell said. evidence of abuse of power, only rein- Liberals, and Peter Stoffer of the NDP were Dr. Yuri Shcherbak, ambassador of Ukraine Mr. Marchuk said that, while the tape forced “what many Ukrainian reformers all briefed on issues ranging from Bill C- to Canada. On behalf of the UCCLA, scandal and the ouster of the Yushchenko and foreign governments have long 331, the acknowledgement and restitution Marsha Skrypuch presented the ambassador government “complicated” the political believed: that Mr. Kuchma sits at the top for the internment of Ukrainians during with a copy of “Enough,” her children’s pic- process in Ukraine and became an area of of a corrupt, perhaps criminal structure of World War I, the Genocide Museum, and ture book set during the Ukrainian Famine- interest for the U.S. and other govern- power.” the shortcomings of the denaturalization Genocide of 1932-1933, and also a copy of ments, he views the existence of these “Whether he directs this system or is and deportation process. “Silver Threads,” her picture book set dur- conflicts in society as a “natural compo- trapped by the structure of corrupt power The UCCLA has developed a new ing the internment of Ukrainians in Canada nent of a complex process of the matur- that emerged in Ukraine as a result of the pamphlet about the internment opera- in World War I. ing of the young Ukrainian democracy.” process of transition from communism to The removal of the Yuschenko govern- democracy, and to partial democracy and ment was a “bad event” that sent a “bad to partial market economics, is a matter signal” abroad, he said. “But, frankly of conjecture,” Mr. Karatnycky said. Alberta UCC supports redress bill EDMONTON – The Ukrainian “If passed, this act would provide for the Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial recognition of this unfortunate episode in Council has joined the Ukrainian Canadian our national history, in part through the Professional and Business Federation and development of educational materials for the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Canadian schools and a permanent museum Association in voicing its public support for about Canada’s first national internment Bill C-331, the Ukrainian Canadian operations, the latter to be situated in Banff Restitution Act. National Park. It is also urging UCC National, all other “A total of four camps were located in provincial councils and all local branches to Alberta (Cave and Basin, and Castle do likewise. Mountain in Banff National Park; Jasper, The Private Member’s Bill, which was Lethbridge and Munson/Eaton near tabled on April 4 in the House of Drumheller). There can be no doubt that Commons by Inky Mark, MP for the these internment operations had a profound- Manitoba constituency of Dauphin-Swan ly traumatic impact on our community, both River, calls for restitution for and an edu- in this province and elsewhere across cational program about the 1914-1920 Canada. internment of people of Ukrainian origin “To date, the Alberta Provincial Council and other Europeans. of the UCC and its constituent organizations At its monthly board meeting on April have supported the work undertaken by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties 11, the Alberta Provincial Council unani- Association, which has seen to the installa- mously passed a resolution which reads as tion of trilingual historical markers, inter- follows. pretative panels and a statue at Jasper “The Alberta Provincial Council of the National Park, Banff National Park (both the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is pleased to Castle Mountain, and the Cave and Basin support the MP for Dauphin-Swan River, sites). We have also learned that a marker CSCE Chairman Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell meets with Myroslava Inky Mark’s, Bill C-331, the Ukrainian Gongadze and her daughter following the hearing. Canadian Restitution Act. (Continued on page 17) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 7 Jaroslav Rozumnyj analyzes Shevchenko’s use of the word “Moskal” by Fran Ponomarenko Orlov’s supervision (the tsarist equiva- lent of the KGB) to signify Russian. The MONTREAL – In commemoration of famous lines: “Kokhaitesia, chornobryvi, the 140th anniversary of Taras Ta ne z moskaliamy, Bo moskali – chuzhi Shevchenko’s death, the Shevchenko liudy, Robliat lykho z vamy” are ren- Scientific Society, Prosvita-Lachine, and the dered into Russian as follows: “Liubitie, Ukrainian Canadian Professional and chernobroviie, tolko ne russkikh, oni Business Association of Montreal hosted a chuzhiie i vvedut vas v bedu, russkii talk in Ukrainian by Prof. Jaroslav shutia poliubit i uhdiot v svoiu Rossiiu Rozumnyj on the subject of the use of the ... oni chuzhiie i smeiutsia nad vami.” word “Moskal” in Shevchenko’s poetry, Although Ivan III (1462-1505) had used and the subsequent commentaries on this the term Rus’ in his title the “ruler of all of word during the Soviet era which define it Rus’ ” (gosudar vsiyeyi Rusi), it was to as “soldier” or “tsarist officer,” but never Peter I who introduced by decree (in 1713) “Russian” or “Muscovite.” The lecture was the term “Russia” as a designation for the held at the Ukrainian Youth Center in traditional “Muscovite” state. The hetman Montreal on March 16. Based on newly available material about territories were henceforth to be known as Shevchenko, Prof. Rozumnyj of the “Little Russia.” Ukrainians never accepted University of Manitoba advanced the thesis that appellation. that Shevchenko’s decision to use the word Furthermore, regardless of Peter’s “Moskal” with its ethnic designation of decree, the terms “Moskal” and “Muscovite” was a conscious political “Moskovschyna” flourished in Ukraine, choice stemming out of the poet’s anger at in common speech, in folklore and in lit- Russia’s domination and oppression of erature, as is evidenced in the dictionar- ies of the period such as the ones com- Prof. Jaroslav Rozumnyj is flanked by Prof. Yarema Kelebay and Fran Ukraine. Ponomarenko. He stated that in using the term piled by Pavlo Biletskyj-Nosenko and “Moskal” the poet was reflecting the Borys Hrinchenko, and in Kostomarov’s The Russians were now to be considered a Many other aspects surrounding the prevalent “anti-imperial attitude amongst “Book of the Genesis of the Ukrainian “fraternal” nation, the “eldest brother” word “Moskal” were discussed, and other the (under-privileged) Ukrainian popula- People.” In Shevchenko’s creative works amongst the Eastern Slav nations. works by Shevchenko were also examined tion,” as well as his own “anger and judg- the term “Russia” is used once (in the The result was that Ukrainians during in detail such as “Velykyi Liokh.” Prof. ment about the conduct of Russians in poem “Neofity”), while the words the Soviet period were essentially robbed Rozumnyj concluded by stating that, unfor- Ukraine.” “Russian” or “Great Russian” never of Shevchenko, for his works were anno- tunately the current situation with regard to By using the words “Moskal” and the appear at all. tated and altered on the basis of Soviet explanations about the word “Moskal” had traditional pre-Petrine appellative In Soviet era studies, Prof. Rozumnyj interests and Communist ideology. Thus, a not improved noticeably over Soviet times. “Moskovschyna,” Shevchenko called into pointed out, explanations and commentaries Soviet reading of “Kateryna” shifted in He provided several examples from the question the historical right of Russian for the word “Moskal” in Shevchenko significance: the girl is no longer victim- 1991 edition of Shevchenko’s poetry. absolutism and even the political concep- anthologies were always given as “soldier” ized by a Russian, but by a soldier or a After the talk there was a lively discus- tion of imperial Russia. or “tsarist officer,” and never as Muscovite tsarist officer. The result is that the tragedy sion period moderated by Prof. Yarema This was how “Kateryna” was read at or Russian, in what was obviously a con- of Kateryna becomes a universal story of Kelebay, who also introduced the speaker. the time, stated Prof. Rozumnyj, basing certed attempt to eradicate the negative heartbreak or a Marxist reading focusing The following day Prof. Rozumnyj traveled his research on the 1990 collection of associations surrounding the word term. on class-struggle where victimization is to Ottawa where he delivered the same talk. materials and documents dealing with the The Soviet purging of the word due to class differences rather than victim- This presentation in the nation’s capital was history of the clandestine Brotherhood of “Moskal” was built on the foundations of ization at the hands of a representative of attended by the Ukrainian ambassador and Ss. Cyril and Methodius. This material the new Russian Empire. It became impera- the colonizing nation. other Embassy staff. A third presentation was published by Naukova Dumka in tive to eliminate all the negative connota- Prof. Rozumnyj also examined followed a few days later in Winnipeg. Kyiv under the title, “Kyrylo- tions associated with the words “Moskal” Kateryna’s expulsion from her parents’ Many participants remarked that Prof. Mefodiyivske Tovarystvo” (three vol- and “Moskovschyna.” New idealized home, maintaining that this was a punish- Rozumnyj is to be commended for reopen- umes.) In the investigations against images connected to humanitarianism, ment for betraying her nation and herself. ing discussion on a subject that has been Shevchenko in 1847 the term “Moskal” progress and culture could be created and Her mother tells Kateryna to leave her marked by interpretations based on political in “Kateryna” was translated by the offi- would replace old meanings that conjured homeland and migrate to Muscovy in the expediency rather than proper scientific cials of the Third Section under Count up serfdom, colonization and oppression. lines, “Doniu moia. Idy od nas.” hermeneutics. Natalie Kononenko lectures Ivan Franko Lecture marks 15th anniversary on modern rituals in Ukraine by Irena Bell Orest Subtelny on “Reflections on Ukrainian History and Historians”; Taras by Irena Bell OTTAWA – This year marks the 15th Hunczak on “The Popular Movement anniversary of the Ivan Franko Memorial (Rukh) in Contemporary Soviet OTTAWA – About 75 people gathered Lecture series, an annual public lecture Ukrainian Politics”; Frank Sysyn on on March 16 to hear Prof. Natalie by noted scholars in Ukrainian studies “The Revival of Historical Kononenko speak about the rituals of from Canada and abroad. Co-sponsored Consciousness in Ukraine”; Peter J. marriage, birth and death as they are by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the Potichnyj on “Party Politics in practiced in the villages of central University of Ottawa and the Ukrainian Independent Ukraine”; George Ukraine today. Canadian Professional and Business Grabowicz on “The Politics of Literature Prof. Kononenko had been invited to Association (UCPBA) of Ottawa, the and Culture in Contemporary Ukraine”; deliver the 15th annual Ivan Franko series has helped raise the profile of Ambassador Viktor Batiuk on “Ukraine’s Memorial Lecture, co-sponsored by the Ukrainian studies and raise awareness of Foreign Policy”; John Jaworsky on “The Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the Ukrainian matters in Canada’s capital. Military, State and Society in Ukraine”; University of Ottawa and the Ukrainian The Ivan Franko Memorial Lecture, Frances Swyripa on “Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business named after one of Ukraine’s greatest Canadian Women: The Community and Association of Ottawa. creative minds, was instituted by the the Homeland”; Bohdan Nahaylo on Prof. Kononenko described traditional UCPBA and Carleton University in 1986 “The Ukrainian Resurgence Revisited”; rituals – the ones contained in published upon the initiative of Prof. Bohdan Radoslav Zuk on “Ukrainian sources and in archival manuscripts. Bociurkiw and graduate student Ivan Architecture in the Context of European Then she explained how rituals were Jaworsky. Then, in 1996, the UCPBA Culture”; and Marta Dyczok on “The transformed in the Soviet era when reli- and the newly inaugurated Chair of Media in Contemporary Ukraine.” gion was banned and paying homage to Ukrainian Studies at the University of The 2001 lecture was delivered by Lenin, the Communist Party and the Ottawa joined forces to continue the lec- Natalie Kononenko, professor at the Soviet state was mandatory. Lastly, she ture series. University of Virginia, on “Celebrating described contemporary rituals, using The Ivan Franko series’ first speaker Marriage, Birth and Death: information from her own fieldwork. Prof. Natalie Kononenko was Roman Szporluk in 1986, whose Contemporary Rituals in Ukraine.” Prof. Kononenko illustrated her lecture the Soviet era ritual activities were hid- topic was “The Past as Ideology: This year marks the 145th anniversary with over 100 slides taken while she was den or encoded. If villagers wanted to Reflections on Ukraine between Russia of the birth and the 85th anniversary of in the field. The slides are part of a Slavic celebrate a baptism, for example, they and Poland.” In the following years, the the death of Ivan Franko, the great folklore digital database that is currently might do so in a private home or out in speakers were John-Paul Himka on “The Ukrainian scholar, poet, writer and polit- being constructed at the University of the field in back of a row or trees. With Ukrainian Village in the Era of Ivan ical activist, who made outstanding con- Virginia and should soon be open for weddings, virtually everyone performed Franko”; Vasyl Markus on “Religion and tributions to many areas of Ukrainian lit- public use. Nation-Building in Modern Ukraine”; erature, scholarship and culture. According to Prof. Kononenko, during (Continued on page 16) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 No. 18

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Post-Yuschenko Ukraine Vote of no confidence reflects alliance It is not the end of the world, as one member of the Social Democratic Party (United) put it rather caustically during May Day celebrations in Kyiv when asked to between Communists and oligarchs comment about the dismissal of the Yuschenko government on April 26, which his by Askold Krushelnycky corruption and reducing money-making party wholeheartedly organized. RFE/RL Newsline opportunities for many of them. The vote against Mr. Yuschenko came Truly it isn’t from a political point of view. Although a nominee for prime minister An alliance of Communists and politi- has yet to be announced, the U.S. and the European Union already have released state- despite an upturn in Ukraine’s economy cal parties loyal to Ukrainian oligarchs on and popular moves by his government, ments underlining that they are ready to cooperate with whatever government is April 26 carried the majority in the formed in Ukraine in the next weeks. Meanwhile, President Leonid Kuchma has such as paying millions of dollars in back Parliament in a no confidence vote against pay and pensions owed to those depending expressed his intention to continue with the reforms and policies the government of Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko. Viktor Yuschenko began during its 16-month existence and to “deepen them.” on state funds. In two votes, 263 deputies out of the Earlier in the week, Mr. Yuschenko said The problem here is the reasons given for sending the Yuschenko government 450-strong Verkhovna Rada determined packing and what the business oligarchs have in mind for Ukraine’s future. In state- the desire of some oligarchs to continue they did not have confidence in Mr. lining their pockets and to secure their ments issued to explain what was, in essence, a non-violent putsch against the prime Yuschenko. The prime minister then quit minister, leaders who supported the motion of no confidence tried to convince positions in parliamentary elections sched- his post. uled for next year, rather than the govern- Ukrainians that Mr. Yuschenko had failed to bring about tangible growth of the The anti-Yuschenko alliance had Ukrainian economy. They maintained that he was pursuing a path directed by the ment’s economic record, is the real issue. accused the government of failing to “The reasons for this (dismissal) are the West and was not keeping Ukraine’s interests in mind and, therefore, he had to go. improve the economy and leading the economic considerations and interests of What they saw no reason to mention in the press (which they control in Kyiv) is country to ruin. groups of different (criminal) big shots in that they also had decided they needed one of their own to take Mr. Yuschenko’s seat Mr. Yuschenko promised his supporters Ukrainian politics,” Mr. Yuschenko said. to give them access to administrative and financial resources in the run-up to parlia- he would fight on for the issues he “Those interests have become particularly mentary elections scheduled for next March. believes are important to ensure democra- aggressive recently because of approach- Mr. Kuchma was not as keen as some have said on the dismissal of Mr. Yuschenko. cy and economic prosperity. ing parliamentary elections.” He may not have liked Mr. Yuschenko and was envious of the prime minister’s saint- He thanked his supporters in Parliament After the vote, Mr. Yuschenko thanked like reputation among the populace, but he understood the political capital his prime and about 15,000 supporters outside the crowd of supporters who had rallied minister carried not only in the eyes of the West, but also before his electorate. Also, Parliament – the largest demonstration outside the Parliament building. He said Mr. Yuschenko had supported the president during the darkest days of the tape scan- Ukraine has seen since pro-independence the government had been captured by “a dal. But Mr. Kuchma also owed a large political debt to the oligarchs, who not only rallies held in the late 1980s. Mr. group that stands against the national inter- supported him through those same days, but also helped get him re-elected in 1999. Yuschenko told them he would not aban- ests” and said he would stand with the So, the political decision he made was not difficult to predict. don politics: “I am not going away from people in combating the forces that had The highly respected weekly newspaper, Dzerkalo Tyzhnia reported that the oli- politics. I am going to return. I thank you thrown him out of office. garchs have already rooted themselves deeply in the halls of power and what they again for your attention and support.” Ivan Lozowy, director of the Institute want now is to grab authority. With absolute power in hand, the oligarchs could go in The Communists had been unhappy for Statehood and Democracy, an inde- one of two very opposite directions: either develop the democratic and egalitarian throughout Mr. Yuschenko’s 16-month pendent Ukrainian think-tank, said Prime society, or go in the opposite direction, which is a much simpler and more tempting tenure in office with his market reform and Minister Yuschenko’s removal may be the path should they achieve an unbridled grip on power. privatization policies and his pro-Western beginning of more turmoil in Ukraine. He Many of the oligarchs are inclined to go the way of the second option, or so stance. said people realize the popular will is believes at least one high-ranking official in the caretaker government of Mr. The “oligarch” parties turned against being ignored by Parliament and that could Yuschenko. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he is certain that Mr. Yuschenko for taking action against lead to a feeling that direct action at the the oligarchs – after taking the prime ministership in their hands and then achieving a street level is the only way to press for resounding victory in the March 2002 elections to Parliament, which will set them up changes. nicely for the presidential elections the next year – will then see no need for the facade Askold Krushelnycky is an RFE/RL of a free press or even of democracy, because they will have no need for the West. correspondent based in Prague. (Continued on page 16) Today their business interests lie almost completely with Russia and Moscow, either directly or in partnership with Russian businessmen. Also, many of them are persona non grata in some countries of the West, have no right to visit there and there- fore no need to maintain relations with that part of the world or to comply with bother- some demands for democracy and the rule of law. A breakdown of the voting There is also fear among the national democratic forces that the oligarchs would go The following breakdown of the voting in the Verkhovna Rada on April 26 on so far as to move towards reunion with Russia to consolidate their close business rela- the no-confidence motion in the Yuschenko Cabinet was provided by Taras tions and rid sister companies of tiresome and profit-draining taxes and surcharges. An Kuzio, research associate at the Center for International and Security Studies at official in the Yuschenko Cabinet went so far as to state that he would not be surprised York University in Toronto. to see Ukraine drawn into a confederation of some sort with the Russian Federation Communists Abstained: 1 Socialists and Belarus within two to three years. And that gives real cause for concern. Not Voted: 2 It is not the end of the world. Of course not. But there are serious reasons to ask For: 105 For: 2 Absent: 5 what Ukraine’s future might be in the grand plans of its business elite. And most cer- Against: 0 Against: 0 tainly a very real threat exists that this is the end of what were the first positive strides Absent: 7 Abstained: 14 Reforms-Congress toward a European Ukraine by a Ukrainian government in nearly 10 years of inde- pendence. Regardless of what Mr. Kuchma said. Democratic Union For: 0 Solidarity Perhaps that movement will continue, but now merely more tentatively. That would Against: 13 For: 20 For: 1 be bearable. We only hope the government doesn’t change course and head towards Absent: 1 Against 3 Against: 7 Moscow. Not Voted: 3 Abstained: 7 Regions of Ukraine Absent: 3 Not Voted: 8 For: 14 Absent: 3 May Fatherland Against: 3 For: 0 Abstained: 1 Yabluko Turning the pages back... Not Voted: 1 Against: 5 For: 13 Absent: 1 12 Not Voted: 17 Abstained: 1 Absent: 3 Absent: 1 Rukh - Kostenko Writing five years ago on May 12, as a follow-up to reports 1996 Greens Unaligned on the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear accident, For: 0 Against: 11 The Weekly reported that former Soviet President Mikhail For: 9 For: 19 Not Voted: 12 Gorbachev continued to deny that the Soviet leadership inten- Against: 2 Against: 10 tionally concealed the scale of the accident. Not Voted: 2 Abstained: 2 Rukh - Udovenko Mr. Gorbachev told a news conference in Moscow on the 10th anniversary of the Absent: 4 Not Voted: 4 Chornobyl accident that “we failed to do something only because we were unaware of For: 0 Absent: 8 what had happened. I believe we were simply unprepared.” He added: “In the begin- Labor Ukraine Against: 11 ning, when our top scientists and a government commission arrived there For: 41 Not Voted: 4 (Chornobyl), they all stayed silent because they did not know what to report — Against: 2 Absent: 1 OVERALL RESULTS because they could not understand anything. ... “And only gradually we started to Abstained: 2 OF VOTING understand the scale of the event and the dangers.” Absent: 1 Social Democrats (United) Only on May 14, 1986, did Soviet leader Gorbachev address the public about the For: 263 For: 31 Against: 69 “misfortune” of April 26 – and he accused the West of exaggerating its seriousness National Democrats and “defaming” the Soviet Union. Against: 1 Abstained: 24 For: 8 Abstained: 1 Not Voted: 53 Source: “Gorbachev, Kravchuk recall early days of Chornobyl disaster” by Marta Against: 1 Absent: 2 Total: 409 Kolomayets, Kyiv Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly, May 12, 1996, Vol. LXIV, No. 19. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 9

APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES Help support the papal visit BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY with generous contributions Following is the full text of an appeal may normally be afforded by the state to Ukrainian Americans issued on April and Church authorities in Ukraine. Much 24 by Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan preparatory work has already begun, The pope’s visit to Ukraine In June, Pope John Paul II visits inexorable slide to its demise in 1991. Soroka. including the restoration of the exterior Ukraine, one of the few countries where When the Vatican announced the of the historic St. George Cathedral and he hasn’t yet been. Given his age, ill pope’s June visit to Ukraine, Moscow His Holiness Pope John Paul II will the entire metropolitan’s residence in health and frailty, Ukraine will surely be Patriarch Alexei II reacted with outrage. make a pastoral visit to Ukraine on June Lviv, where the holy father is expected to 23-27 at the invitation of the president of one of the last places John Paul visits. John Paul’s visit, he warned, could fur- stay while in Lviv. Preparations are It’s also likely to be one of the most sig- ther strain relations between his Church Ukraine and the bishops of both the underway for the sites where the holy Ukrainian Catholic and Roman Catholic nificant, involving deep historical tides, and the Vatican. The Russian Federation father will celebrate divine liturgies for majestic, mysterious and tragic in their also protested. Prime Minister Mikhail Churches. The principal sites of the visit the millions expected to attend, including will be Kyiv, the national capital, and millennial sweep. Kasianov met with the pope and raised a special youth gathering. According to historian Samuel the issue of his visit to Ukraine “in a Lviv, the seat of the major archbishop Let us help our brothers and sisters in and cardinal of the Ukrainian Catholic Huntington, there is a “fault line” frank form.” That’s diplomatese for say- Ukraine meet their share of the costs of Church, as well as the cardinal-archbish- between East and West that runs right ing he’s really upset. the papal visit. This additional financial op of the Roman Catholic Church. through Ukraine. Huntington’s fault line So, why should the Russian Orthodox burden will be too much for a Church During his visit, the pope will recognize is shorthand for the 1,000-year rift that Church and the Russian government care and country facing tremendous economic the sufferings of the past century by beat- goes back to the Great Schism of 1054. whether the pope visits Ukraine? Go ifying several martyrs for the Christian renewal difficulties. The expected media That’s when the pope in Rome and the back to Huntington’s thesis about the faith. coverage of the papal visit throughout patriarch of Constantinople mutually fault line between East and West and the Our major archbishop, Cardinal the world may, in turn, provide additional excommunicated each other. Ever since, Great Schism of 1054. For three and a Lubomyr Husar, has asked the faithful of socio-economic benefits for Ukraine and there has been a “Western” Catholic half centuries, Ukraine had been part of the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church to its development. Your generous help at Christianity based in Rome and an the Russian Empire, “the East.” The pray for the success of the pope’s visit. this time will play a crucial role in help- “Eastern” Orthodox one that hearkens Pope represents “the West.” The holy father’s visit to Ukraine is ing meet the financial costs of the papal back to Byzantium. Before the schism, Ecclesiastically, Ukrainian Orthodox expected to have a significant spiritual visit and in influencing the future devel- Europe had been a cohesive entity. Kyiv believers are part of the Russian impact on the entire nation, and particu- opment of Ukraine on the world scene. was at the center of its political, cultural Orthodox Church. Today, in fact, more larly for our brothers and sisters in Christ Special contribution envelopes are and commercial activities. One of the than half the parishes of the Moscow in Ukraine. available at your parish. You may also greatest rulers of Rus’, Yaroslav the Patriarchate are actually in Ukraine. His presence and messages on the send your generous gift to Archbishop’s Wise, had sons-in-law who included the In the 1920s, Kyiv Metropolitan Vasyl theme of the visit, “Christ: The Way, Chancery, 827 North Franklin St., kings of Norway and France. His own Lypkivsky tried to establish a separate Truth and Life” will significantly impact Philadelphia, PA 19123-2097. Your gen- father-in-law was the King of Sweden. Ukrainian Orthodox Church, but the the faith and culture of this geographical- erous gift will be forwarded to Major- With the schism in 1054 – the year Russian Church blocked him. From ly second largest country in Europe, with Archbishop Husar for the costs of the Yaroslav died – those kinds of links 1927, the NKVD (Soviet secret police) a population of 49 million people. papal visit. ceased. kept Lypkivsky under house arrest before Such a visit will necessarily involve Know that your help and contribution In 1453, Constantinople fell to the shooting him in 1937. The Russian met- tremendous costs, well in excess of what is very much appreciated in our prayers. Turks and Moscow began to style itself ropolitan, Sergei, also was arrested in as “The Third Rome.” The Russian 1927, but he was soon released where- Church partnered with Imperial Muscovy upon he published a declaration that to define “correct” or “orthodox” wor- Russian historian Nikita Struve describes ship. Over the centuries, the rift between as having “transformed the Church into Quotable notes East and West deepened into a cultural “As a citizen, I am convinced that democracy in Ukraine suffered a serious an active ally of the Soviet government.” and political chasm that, ironically, Imperial habits die hard and today, the defeat [today]. We were unable to make our choice. The political elite, represent- reached its culmination with the Cold ed by a majority of those who voted against the Ukrainian government today, Moscow Patriarchate is determined to War. I say ironically, because the East – hold onto its Ukrainian parishes and proved to be unready to recognize that a legal economy and public politics are the Soviet Union, with its capital in the only possible path to social development. I thank all who supported the gov- believers. Moscow’s secular authorities Moscow – was militantly atheist. support their goal. There’s a long history ernment and me during the [past] 16 months, I am convinced that our efforts in Nonetheless, Soviet-style Marxism that of that kind of cooperation. this regard were not in vain. I will continue the policy I have proposed with all insisted on “orthodox” thinking (the Today, Patriarch Filaret heads the available instruments and methods that are allowed by democracy and principles Party line), along with a messianic goal – Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv of public politics. I’m not going away from politics, I’m going to return.” the global triumph of communism – had Patriarchate. In the Soviet era, he had – Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko addressing the Parliament on April 26 a “Third Rome” mentality. after it passed a no-confidence vote on his Cabinet, as quoted by the Ukrainska been second in command of the Russian “We will bury you!” Nikita Church. Since Ukraine’s independence, Pravda Internet newspaper. Khrushchev proclaimed. And the Soviets he and others, including Metropolitan • • • very nearly did. At its height, the Soviet Lypkivsky’s spiritual heirs, have been “As far as I understand, Mr. Yuschenko was following the president’s course. Union controlled half of Eurasia. Its mis- involved in complex religious politics The president is remaining, and he has not said anything about his intention to siles threatened the very existence of that I don’t pretend to understand, but the change the course. Therefore I think that a new prime minister will follow this human life on our planet. In 1978 – the thrust is to steer toward independence for course, too – that is, the course followed by Yuschenko.” year the College of Cardinals broke with Ukraine’s Orthodox Church. – Ukrainian political scientist Mykhailo Pohrebynskyi in an interview with nearly five centuries of tradition and The announcement of the pope’s visit RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service on April 26. elected a non-Italian pope – the USSR gave Patriarch Filaret a high-profile looked like it would last forever. The opportunity to distance himself and his • • • election of Karol Wojtyla, a Slavic pope, people from Moscow. Instead of fearing came as a thunderbolt. Only recently did “There is a silly opinion that the prime minister [Yuschenko] was following the pope’s visit, he welcomes it. Filaret, we learn how shaken the Soviets were by the president’s course. Let us say openly – our president [Kuchma] has no no doubt, will be there to greet the holy this turn of events. They of course, had course. We simply look like clowns on the world’s arena while following, so to father when he comes to Kyiv, and the nothing but contempt for religion. When say, the president’s direction. It was Yuschenko who had a course. After his dis- news media will be sure to leap at the told that the Pope did not approve of missal, we have lost this course and are facing an incomprehensible situation.” colorful photo ops of East meeting West. communism and its practices, Joseph – Former Vice Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in an interview with Filaret will be seen as a leader. In fact, by Stalin is said to have asked mockingly, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service on April 26. extending his welcome to Pope John “And how many divisions does the Pope Paul II, Filaret is already acting as the have?” (All quotes provided by RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report.) leader of Ukraine’s Orthodox faithful. A year into his reign, Pope John Paul Now, he’s talking about having II visited his native Poland and the Constantinople Patriarch Bartholomew Kremlin discovered that this pope does- also visit Kyiv. Patriarch Alexei II does- n’t need any divisions. In an officially n’t like that idea either. atheist country, tens of millions of people After Kyiv, the pope visits Lviv. There Notice to publishers and authors flocked to his masses. The armed com- he will surely mention the Greek- It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly published munist guards, in nominal control of the Catholic leader, Metropolitan Andrei books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodicals only after giant religious rallies, were hopelessly Sheptytsky. Sheptytsky stood out among outnumbered. People looked at the sea of receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. Europe’s religious leaders by writing to believers and saw the balance of power Heinrich Himmler in 1942, condemning News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be published. shifting. Soon after the pope’s visit to Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, etc.) to: the Nazi destruction of Ukrainian Jewry. Poland, Lech Walesa organized the inde- I’m sure there’s no comparable letter The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. pendent labor movement, Solidarity, and with that, the Soviet Empire began the (Continued on page 17) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 11

FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY by Ingert Kuzych

Your chance to choose Ukraine’s stamps just keep getting better Marka Ukrainy, the firm responsible year Ukraine resumed stamp production, for Ukraine’s philatelic releases, must be the monetary prize has been awarded complimented on the continuing annually and is now regarded as the pre- improvement seen in its stamp issues. miere recognition for Ukraine’s philatel- More and more, Ukraine’s stamps truly ic designers. reflect the character, history and culture The Prize is named after Heorhiy of the country. Very few issue designs Narbut, the famous graphic artist of the still hearken back to the old, stilted, early 20th century who designed some of Soviet-art style. Ukraine’s first stamps and banknotes. Kudos must also be handed out for The following list will briefly describe resisting the temptation to produce hun- (chronologically) all of the philatelic dreds of different stamps annually, as releases from 2000. It is accompanied by some other countries do, solely to a form where readers can indicate and extract extra dollars from philatelic submit their selection for the best stamp sales. Ukraine last year produced 47 design. The ballot may be photocopied if issues (one less than the year before), of more than one member of a household which 38 were stamps and nine sou- wishes to vote. venir sheets. In general, very appropri- ate topics were selected for all of the No. Description issues. The souvenir sheet format remains 270 Commemorating 2,000 Years very popular and allows Ukrainian of Christianity. This souvenir designers a larger field on which to pro- sheet showing three icons was duce their entirely original artwork. A a joint issue with Belarus and souvenir sheet has emerged as the win- Russia (i.e., these countries ner for best philatelic design in each of released souvenir sheets of the last three years. It will be interesting identical design but with dif- to see if the trend continues in this ferent inscriptions and denom- year’s balloting for the Narbut Prize. Instituted by this writer in 1992, the (Continued on page 12) 283

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277 Oksana Petrusenko (1900- Your chance... 1940). Famous opera and con- (Continued from page 11) cert singer. inations). Depicted from the 278 Marusia Churai (17th centu- left are: Our Lady Oranta, St. ry). Semi-legendary singer and Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv; Christ composer of traditional Pantocrator in the Savior Ukrainian songs. Church, Polotsk, Belarus; and the Volodymyr Madonna in 279-280 Hetman Danylo Apostol the Tretiakov Gallery, (1654-1734) and Ivan Moscow, Russia. Interestingly, Samoilovych (?- 1690). Two the latter two icons have more stamps in the ongoing Ukrainian connections. The Hetmans of Ukraine series. image of Christ was supposed- 281 50th Anniversary of the World ly painted by a Ukrainian mas- Meteorological Organization, ter from Kyiv, while the Virgin an agency of the United and Child Madonna was Nations. taken from Kyiv by Prince Yuri Dolgorukyi in the 12th 282 Europa 2000. A common century. design used by all of the Europa stamp-issuing coun- 271-74 Bridges of Kyiv. Shown are tries in 2000. the Moscow Bridge (upper left 1976); the Pedestrian Bridge 283 Ukrainian Easter Eggs (upper right 1957), the Paton (Pysanky) souvenir sheet. Bridge (lower left 1953); and Lovely designs from the the Metro (Subway) Bridge Podillia (upper left), Chernihiv (lower right 1965). (upper right), Kyiv (middle left), Odesa (middle right), 275 Opera Theaters in Ukraine Hutsulschyna (lower left), and souvenir sheet. From top to Volyn (lower right). bottom: the Taras Shevchenko National Academic Opera and 284 International Philatelic Ballet Theater in Kyiv, the Exhibitions souvenir sheet. Odesa State Opera and Ballet Unusual-format issue prepared Theater, the Mykola Lysenko to promote Marka Ukrainy’s State Academic Opera and participation in WIPA 2000 Ballet Theater in Kharkiv, and (Vienna) and The Stamp Show the Ivan Franko National 2000 (London). Depicted are whimsical characters in folk Academic Opera and Ballet attire sending and receiving Theater in Lviv. mail. 276 Peresopnytsia Gospel souvenir 285, 286, Regions of Ukraine. A new sheet. An important ornament- 301, 307 series depicting scenes from ed manuscript, dating to 1556- various cities and oblasts of 1561, of the four books of the 275 New Testament Gospel. (Continued on page 13)

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270 306 Your chance... (Continued from page 12) Ukraine. The first issues feature Donetsk Oblast (showing a sunflower and a mountain of coal), the city of Kyiv (with the statue of the Founders of Kyiv and a view of the city’s golden domes), Volyn Oblast (depicting an elk and a wooded lake scene), and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (grapes rep- resent the peninsula’s famed wines, and the 279 280 “Swallow’s Nest” castle its tourist industry). 287 The National Philatelic Exhibition “Donbas – Miner’s Country” in Donetsk. This was Ukraine’s sixth national exhibit. 288 900th Anniversary of the Founding of the City of Ostroh (in Rivne Oblast). Shown is an ancient view of the city and its coat of arms. 289-292 Games of the 27th Olympiad in Sydney, Australia. Events depicted are high jump, boxing, sailing and rhythmic gymnastics. 285 286 293 Petro Prokopovych (1775-1850). This famous beekeeper (apiarist) introduced “frame” technology into beehives, which greatly simplified honey extraction. 294-295 Shipbuilding Industry in Ukraine. Depicted are two tall ships: the ship of the line St. Paul and the frigate St. Nicholas. 296-297 Folk Artist Tetiana Pata (1884-1976). The two outside stamps show examples of her flower paintings, while the inner label depicts the artist. 287 301 298 900th Anniversary of the Founding of Dubno (in Rivne Oblast). The stamp shows a ruined defensive tower from the curtain walls of the medieval city along with the city crest. 299 The “Obzhynky” Harvest Ritual. A harvest queen holds a bouquet fashioned out of wheat stalks. 300 Official Symbols of the Head of State. Striking blue-gold design shows (clockwise from upper left): president’s banner, presi- 302 307 dent’s mace, the presidential badge and presi- dent’s seal. 302 225th Anniversary of the Kyiv Post Office. Side archways show silhouettes of a gentle- man and a lady in late 19th century cos- tumes; the central scene shows the old post office building. 303-304 Amphibians from the “Red Book” of Endangered Species. A common newt is shown on the left and a fire salamander on the right. 293 305 312 305 Yuriy Kotermak (Drohobych), 1450-1494. Renowned scientist (astronomer and doctor of medicine) who taught Nicholas Copernicus at the University of Krakow. 306 Carpathian National Nature Park souvenir sheet. A scene of the park in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast is shown. Mount Breskul is in the left stamp and Mount Hoverla, Ukraine’s tallest peak, on the right stamp. (Continued on page 14) 309-311 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 No. 18

Velyke (Lviv Oblast, 17th cen- Your chance... tury), and the Resurrection (Continued from page 13) Church in Sumy (18th centu- ry). 308 Flowers of Ukraine. Beautiful and original composition 316 St. Volodymyr the Great sou- highlights 10 favorite native venir sheet. A very striking flowers: marigold, camomille, issue (in many hues of red) hollyhock, poppy (first row); showing the ruler of medieval periwinkle and cornflower Ukraine who made (second row); morning glory, Christianity the official reli- lily, peony and blue bells gion of Kyivan-Rus’. Wearing (bottom row). kingly regalia, he holds a sword in his left hand, while 309-311 Animated Children’s Folk supporting a cross with his Tales. Features “Ivasyk- right. Telesyk,” “The Crooked Duck” and “The Cat and the * * * Rooster.” Further information about Ukrainian 312 Happy New Year. Father philately may be found on the website of Frost crossing between two the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic worlds symbolizes the transi- Society (UPNS): www.upns.org. Click tion from one millennium to on “Related Sites” to find out where the next. stamps may be ordered or where Ukraine’s recent stamp issues may be 313-315 Historic Churches of Ukraine. viewed in color. Shown are the Church of St. Onufry in Lviv (17th cent.), Ingert Kuzych may be contacted at the Birth of the Blessed Virgin P.O. Box 3, Springfield VA 22150 or at Church in the village of his e-mail address: [email protected]

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Á‡·ÂÁÔ˜ÂÌÌfl ìçë third nun recognized as a martyr is Sister President Kuchma himself is the target JOSEPH HAWRYLUK Tarsykia-Olha Matskiv (1919-1944), of mass demonstrations because of accusa- Licensed Agent who was gunned down by NKVD agents tions that he was involved in the disap- Ukrainian National Ass’n, Inc. as she opened a door for them to the pearance of an opposition journalist and is 79 Southridge Drive Sisters Servants Monastery in which she blamed for the widespread corruption West Seneca, NY 14224-4442 resided. The Soviet secret police wanted gripping Ukraine. He is known to be Tel.: (716) 674-5185 ATTORNEY Fax: (716) 675-2238 to shut down the monastery. unhappy about Mr. Yuschenko’s populari- Among the several bishops on the list ty in opinion polls, his enthusiasm for JERRY are Bishop Nykyta Budka, who had market reform, and the former prime min- ÑêìäÄêçü served in Canada before returning to ister’s Western leanings. COMPUTOPRINT CORP. KUZEMCZAK Established 1972 funerals. 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government must remain for 60 days or Yuschenko remains... until a replacement Cabinet is in place. (Continued from page 1) What the prime minister continues to Parliament. underscore is that he would not accept a In the same executive order dismiss- designation of acting prime minister to ing the government, President Kuchma continue in that post once his 60 days are decreed that the Cabinet of Ministers up if the Parliament fails to approve a should continue to work for another 60 replacement. days as outlined in the Constitution. The And that today is a very real possibility. president and the self-described “new Voting on April 26, while showing parliamentary majority” of the Labor that the business magnates can cooperate Ukraine, Social Democratic and with Communists on very specific mat- Democratic Union factions now must ters, made it clear that such a coalition agree on a candidate who might obtain could never bond permanently. the 226 votes needed to be approved by The same day the Communists voted the Parliament. The president formally to bring down the government, they nominates the prime minister. voted for a resolution to begin impeach- The Communist faction, which joined ment proceedings against President the three factions controlled by business Kuchma – a person the oligarchs’ fac- magnates in the no confidence vote tions support almost without question. against the Yuschenko government, has Although the vote ultimately failed, it made it clear it will not support any showed that the Communists cannot be called a component of what is being nominee offered by the oligarchs and referred to as a “new majority” in the will propose its own. Verkhovna Rada. Given the numbers in Mr. Kuchma, who had refused to give the Communist faction, the vote effec- his unconditional backing for Mr. tively dismissed the notion that such a Yuschenko in public statements in the majority even exists. days leading up to the vote, was much The Communists further showed they more supportive of the prime minister’s were not about to cooperate with the 16 months of work during a meeting business oligarchs when they announced with him, his Cabinet and other state that they would nominate up to four of officials a day after the government’s their own candidates for the vacant post fate had been sealed. At that meeting Mr. of prime minister. On April 27 Kuchma officially accepted the resigna- Communist leader Petro Symonenko tion of the Cabinet. said his party would support only the There he presented Mr. Yuschenko political program they will develop in with a rare Ostroh Bible and gave each negotiations on a new prime minister for of the ministers a gold watch, and the country. thanked them for their work. He said the “Our only condition is that the gov- Yuschenko government “had achieved ernment must be formed under the pro- positive results.” gram we will offer, the program of “It is vitally important today to devel- Ukraine’s way out of crisis,” explained op and deepen them,” said Mr. Kuchma, Mr. Symonenko. who explained he would continue to Other potential candidates that will be push for integration into Europe and considered by the president include development of cooperation with Serhii Tyhypko, who was a vice prime Ukraine’s main strategic partners, which minister in the Pustovoitenko govern- Your Best Place to Save and Borrow he named as the United States, the ment and is a founder and leading figure JOIN US European Union, Russia and Poland. in the Labor Ukraine Party, a faction that While the president said he needed to today is second in numbers only to the HIGH INTEREST SAVINGS consult with parliamentary factions, polit- Communists; First Vice-Chairman of the LOW INTEREST LOANS/MORTGAGES ical parties and public figures before mak- Verkhovna Rada Viktor Medvedchuk, ing a nomination, Mr. Yuschenko told the leader of the Social Democratic Party SHARE DRAFT/FREE CHECKING press he believed a nomination would be (United), who is considered by some to VISA CREDIT CARD put forth within four to five days. be the most powerful person in Ukraine There had been some confusion in today after the president, as well as the CHECK CARD/ATM CARD the press recently as to what the techni- richest, along with his business partner CD’s and IRA’s cal designation of Mr. Yuschenko’s next Hryhorii Surkis; and Mykola Azarov, 60 days should be and whether he had in chairman of the State Tax Administration fact reneged on a promise not to head a and a loyal Kuchma supporter who temporary government by agreeing to recently organized his own political stay for another 60 days. According to a party, the Labor Party. press spokesman in the prime minister’s Given an outside chance are office, from the outset Mr. Yuschenko Volodymyr Horbulin, the former secre- had no intention of avoiding a tary of the National Security and Constitutional requirement that an ousted Defense Council and a trusted presiden- tial aide, and Kyiv Mayor Oleksander Omelchenko. While Mr. Yuschenko has not expressed support for any person to replace him, he has reasserted what he said during his final appearance in the Verkhovna Rada: he will not leave poli- tics. He told Interfax-Ukraine after his dismissal that he would prepare to run for a seat in the Verkhovna Rada in next year’s spring elections. He already has met with representatives of the six politi- cal parties that supported his work in the Verkhovna Rada vote and has indicated that he would be willing to lead a coali- tion of the six organizations. On April 27 Mr. Yuschenko said he would like to develop a broad coalition of reformist forces in Ukraine, while dis- missing any possibility that he might lead one of the several oppositionist civic organizations. He said he would not head any organization that opposes the president or is calling for his resignation. His spokeswoman, Natalia Zarudna, said the prime minister would not join “the forces that are for destruction – that is, the destruction of somebody.” No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2001 19

Hunter’s Ripnick sisters represent New York in skiing by Lucy Jones race. Two years later, sister Tania broke into ski race fever, also at the age of 3. HUNTER, N.Y. – The Ripnick sisters, The girls developed a more serious Olena, 15, and Tania, 13, have skied interest in alpine ski racing and became from the time they were babies. Their United States Ski Association (USSA) parents settled on the Hunter-Windham and New York State Ski Racing Mountaintop so that their children would Association (NYSSRA) junior members. grow up and thrive amongst the natural Their ages divided the sisters into differ- elements of the mountain. It was a con- ent categories as well as different alpine scious choice to move away from all the disciplines. It didn’t matter. The driving “advantages” of suburban life. It was as force to their ski racing for the next 10 their grandmother, “Boosia,” always told years would become the skiing and train- them: “Your mother loves living amongst ing they would do together at both nature so much because as a little girl she Hunter and Windham mountains. was a member of Plast. She fell in love Olena and Tania were both on their with the natural world, and never left it high school ski team, of which Olena is again.” now captain. This allowed the girls to Tania Ripnick, 13, (above),who represented New York state at the Junior Olympics, The Ripnick girls grew up with a ski train Monday through Friday at Hunter, and her sister, Olena, 15, (below), demonstrate their racing form. slope right in their own backyard. Their and compete statewide within the public mom worked at the ski school in order high school system. Both girls were cho- for the children to have all the ski learn- sen to represent their district for state ing and ski playing time they wanted. competitions. Last year Tania became the Many times their father would be skiing youngest state-level competitor ever cho- down the hill behind one girl or the other sen from Hunter Tannersville School. as they began to ski their first NASTAR Further race development came from races. Races were little more than a fun 20-year veteran and Head Coach Jere game at the time for the 3-year-old Jeager at Windham Mountain. Mr. Jeager Olena. Her sister soon joined in. Before put together a team of coaches that would long, both girls were winning top 10 state develop the ski racer beginning at the rankings, at ages 3 and 4, for their age youngest, Junior 5, level. The continuity group in NASTAR races. of his program created an atmosphere Their first real competitions came at a found only in ski academies. The Ripnick very early age. Their grandfather, Severin sisters had the advantage of ski academy- Palydowycz, now president of the level training while living at home. Carpathian Ski Club (KLK), was quite To further support their endeavors involved with his granddaughters’ earli- (the sisters have missed most of their est races. The first races were held at third semester due to race scheduling), Hunter Mountain, the Ripnicks’ then the high school and middle school teach- home mountain. Olena, the older sister, was only 3 at the time of her first KLK (Continued on page 21) Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation

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“young” 13 – according to birthdate selections, she is up to 21 months and Hunter’s(Continued Ripnick from page sisters... 19) about 16 pounds behind some of her fel- ers and administrators worked with the low competitors – Tania had to train and girls in order to make sure that academ- ski harder and longer to attain many of ics would not suffer. While studying and the same results other young women in learning on the road is not the easiest, her category could easily attain. the girls learned a lot about self-disci- Like a true competitor, she rose to the pline. Indeed, both girls have maintained challenge, and quickly gave many of the a scholar-athlete status, earning academ- second year J-3’s a reason to worry. Her ic averages above 95. Olena has just focus is incomparable, and her determi- been inducted into the National Honor nation unstoppable. She finished in the Society. top five for every race, with eighth in her SLAVE OR FORCED LABOURER The 2001 Alpine Ski Racing season first ever super G. UNDER THE NAZI REGIME? has been grueling. Both mother and Tania was also invited to a few invita- tional super G races in Vermont, which OTHER VICTIM OF NAZI INJUSTICE? father travel with each girl to races. HEIR OF THE VICTIM? Olena and Tania speak to each other served as the experience needed to every morning before a race, and remind strengthen her in this event. The strategy one another what the coach’s focuses and worked, as she won a sixth place in the goals for each sister are. They call Super G event at New York state compe- between runs to work out technical chal- titions. She qualified for New York State YOU MAY BE ENTITLED lenges on their respective courses. They Championships by her second race in the are the supporting link to each other’s regular series. She secured the first seed TO COMPENSATION success. On the rare occasion that one for state-level competitions by her third. girl has a weekend off, the entire family Tania remained consistent throughout travels to lend support to the competing States Competitions, and won a position FROM A NEW GERMAN FUND athlete. The extended family – grand- to represent New York state in the Junior mothers, grandfathers, aunts and uncles – Olympics, a fete rarely pulled off by a lend their support from home, via phone first year Junior-3. calls, prayers, and more prayers. Both Tania stayed and trained with the New Ripnick girls are faithful, and cross them- York State Team at the U.S. Olympic selves at each race start, a practice they Training Center in Lake Placid. While Please visit our web site for the office nearest you: there, Tania met members of the U.S. began from the time they were still little http://www.compensation-for-forced-labour.org/ babies running gates for fun. bobsled and ski jumping teams, who also Olena competed this year as a first- were at the Olympic Center to train for year Junior 2. At 15, she is in the competition. youngest age group and competes with Afterwards, when most of the other women in the Junior 1 category as well. competitors continued on to Sunday Her competition age group starts at age River, Maine, the site of the J-3 Junior 15 and goes on up through college. It is Olympics, Tania’s choice was to go back not unusual for women from different home for a few days, and spend time IOM claim forms must be college teams with USSA rankings to be recharging; at home she is intrinsically in German submitted by August 11, 2001 in her competitions. At this level, all four tune and from there she draws her win- Forced Labour ning energy. When it came time to make IOM will handle disciplines of skiing: slalom, giant slalom, Conpensation Programme your claim free of charge super G, and downhill are raced. Olena the trip to Sunday River for the Junior finished eighth in the state for the speed Olympic Competitions, Tania insisted event of downhill in order to qualify for that her sister take the trip along with her the Empire State Games at Lake Placid, parents. the largest state competition, with the For most teenagers, competing against finest competitors from six states, in the the best athletes chosen from a pool of entire United States. 1,200 competitors can be intimidating. While Tania could not be there to sup- For others, the Olympic-level race cours- port her sister – she was involved in her es can break concentration. Not for own State Championships – the girls Tania. She studied the courses, took in maintained constant contact by phone, the competition and, in the end, like even after each run. always, raced for herself. Again, she was During the Empires, the Olympic the youngest, and the smallest, competi- Development Committee changed the race tor there, something that never bothers from a downhill to a super G race at the her. These variables only serve to teach last moment. This would unnerve most her where she needs to go in her personal competitors. Super G is the most danger- development. She, too, is already training ous and inconsistent of the four alpine dis- for the next ski season. ciplines. Unlike downhill, there are no Both Ripnick girl are champions in training runs, only one inspection and then their own right. It is their attitude, their one run, at speeds as fast as downhill. self-discipline, their dedication, their Olena finished with flying colors towards deep faith and their strong support for the front of the Junior-2 pack. one another that carries them through an Her first year at this intense level of incredibly intense and fast-paced ski rac- competition was a complete success. To ing lifestyle that others cannot even celebrate, she was one of a few imagine living. It is their prayers and the Mountaintop girls to march in the now prayers of their family that carry their world famous Parade of Athletes at the sometimes tired spirits through, from opening ceremonies of the Empire State race to race all across the Northeast. Games. 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Sunday May 6 mation contact Laryssa Courtney, (202) 363-3964. NEW YORK: Yara Arts Group will present “Late Spring Songs” workshops in Ukrainian Saturday, May 19 folk-singing with Mariana Sadovska, who for the last 10 summers traveled through villages WARNERS, N.Y.: St. Luke’s Ukrainian in Ukraine collecting songs and documenting Orthodox Parish, 3290 Warners Road, cor- rituals. Discover the folk voice in you. Learn dially invites all to its Spring Dance and ancient songs of Rulany Easter used by our Dinner to be held at the parish hall. Music ancestors to call forest nymphs and Troitsa will be by Worony of Syracuse. Buffet din- Songs, which encouraged plants to grow. You ner, 6:30 p.m., dance, 8:30 p.m. Dinner and do not have to be able to read Ukrainian or dance: $15, adults; $12, students (up to age music to participate. The workshop will be 18); children up to 5, free. Dance only: $5. held 2-5 p.m. Fee: $20 per session. You must pre-register: call (212) 475-6474 or e-mail Sunday, May 20 [email protected]. NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum Saturday, May 12 invites the public to a luncheon and fash- ion show to be held at the Ramada Hotel, NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific at 1:30 p.m. The show will be presented Society will hold a conference dedicated by Karen’s Boutique of Spring Lake, N.J. to Dr. Roman Dombchevskyj, lawyer, Admission: $50 per person. Advance author and civic leader in the 1920-1930s reservation required by May 11; please in western Ukraine. Participating in the call the museum, (212) 228-0110. conference will be Chrystia Nawrocky, who will offer her reminiscences as a Sunday, May 27 daughter; Marta Trofymenko, whose topic HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian American will be Dr. Dombchevskyj, author of Sports Center Tryzub invites the public to “For the Right to a Language,” and its annual Memorial Day picnic dance-zaba- Sviatoslav Trofymenko, who will speak va. Traditional Ukrainian foods and stan- on “Ivan Kedryn-Rudnytsky on Roman dard picnic fare and refreshments will be Dombchevskyj.” The conference will be available at Tryzub’s Lodge and Picnic held at the Society building, 63 Fourth Grove located at County Line and Lower UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Ave. at 5 p.m. For further information call State roads. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. (212) 254-5130. For more information, call Tryzub’s offices, ANNUITY RATES WASHINGTON: Soprano Stephania (215) 343-5412, or the hall, (215) 343-9850. Dovhan, winner of the Gold Medallion in ADVANCE NOTICE EFFECTIVE MAY the year 2000 Rosa Ponselle Young 1, 2001 Classical Singers Competition, will per- Saturday, June 9 form a recital to commemorate the 20th Single & Flexible Premium Annuities anniversary of the death of the legendary HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian First year rate (new money) American soprano Rosa Ponselle. The American Sports Center Tryzub is holding recital, under the patronage of the its 25th annual golf tournament with com- (rate locked in for one year) 6.50% Embassy of Ukraine and co-sponsored by petition for all levels of players, from the Rosa Ponselle Foundation and The championship to “duffer.” The tournament Washington Group Cultural Fund, will begins at 11 a.m. at the Limekiln Golf and Single & Flexible Premium Annuities take place at 7 p.m. at the Dumbarton Country Club, Route 152, Ambler, Pa., (EXISTING) United Methodist Church, 3133 and ends with a gala awards ceremony and Dumbarton Ave. NW, in Georgetown. The banquet at Tryzub’s Lodge, located at $100,000.00 and over recital program will include works by Lower State and County Line roads, 5.75% Handel, Mozart, Shubert, Bellini, Rossini, Horsham, Pa. Greens fees, a riding cart, Glinka, Poulenc, Leoncavallo, as well as souvenir golf shirt, banquet and refresh- $50,000.00 - $99,999.99 Ukrainian art songs. Ms. Dovhan’s accom- ments are included in the fee of $95. Entry panist will be Pin-Huey Wang. Admission fee must be received by May 25. Call (EXISTING) 5.50% is free, refreshments will follow. George Tarasiuk, (215) 860-5822, for fur- Donations welcomed. For additional infor- ther information and an application $100.00 - $49,999.99 (EXISTING) 5.25% REMINDER REGARDING REQUIREMENTS: There is a $10 charge per submission for listings in Preview of Events. Flexible 10 Annuity The listing plus payment must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. There is also the option of prepayment for a 5.50% series of listings. Listings of no more than 100 words (written in Preview format) plus pay- ment should be sent to: Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Information sent by fax should include a copy of a check, in the amount of $10 per listing, made out WHAT? to The Ukrainian Weekly. 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ASupplement Ukrainian to The Ukrainian Weekly, May 6, 2001 Summer We knew it was coming when the spring peepers (a.k.a. treefrogs, a member of is our centerfold feature about the resort town of Truskavets in western Ukraine. the Hylidae family) emerged in the little pond that appears during the wet seasons This special supplement also covers the old stand-bys that make summer what in the wooded area near our office. The chorus of frogs is one of the first harbin- it is: the camps and workshops sponsored by the Ukrainian American Youth gers of spring in these parts, so we knew summer would be here soon. Time, then, Association (SUM), the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, the Sitch sports to work on our annual supplement titled “A Ukrainian Summer.” club, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and the Voloshky Dance Ensemble. And here it is. Our lead stories cover two major events – or more precisely Also covered are favorite Ukrainian summer destinations such as Hunter, N.Y., series of events – that have worldwide significance: Pope John Paul II’s first visit Soyuzivka and the SUM resort in Ellenville, N.Y. Add to that mix a glimpse of to Ukraine in June and celebrations in Ukraine of the 10th anniversary of inde- some of the Ukrainian festivals, conferences, sports tournaments and various eso- pendence in August. teric events that span the months from May through September ... and there you For those who want something a little different and off the beaten track, there have it: a complete and colorful Ukrainian summer. Enjoy! Ukraine gears up for the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Kyiv and Lviv ...

by Deanna Yurchuk Kyiv, one in the Latin Rite and one in the The Catechetical Commission of the the Hippodrome. Greek-Catholic rite. head of the UGCC is sponsoring the contest For more information or the latest head- PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Probably the most Ukrainian Greek-Catholic liturgies in “Songs of Heart” for Ukrainian youth, giv- lines about the papal visit, log on to momentous event in Ukraine this summer Kyiv and Lviv will be said in Ukrainian, ing the winners the opportunity to sing in a www.papalvisit.org.ua. is the papal visit scheduled for June. instead of Church Slavonic, and the pope is June 26 concert on the occasion of the Pilgrims from near and far will travel to expected to give his homily in Ukrainian as papal visit to Lviv. Young people age 6-19 TOURS FOR THE PAPAL VISIT Ukraine to greet the holy father at this his- well. The choir that will sing the liturgy will were eligible to enter. toric event during which Pope John Paul II consist of about 200 members of Ukrainian Among other performers at the concert Several Ukrainian-owned travel agen- will be in Ukraine for five days and will Greek-Catholic churches from Ternopil, will be the youth choir Cheremosh, the ban- cies in the United States are featuring tours meet with the populace in Kyiv and Lviv. Buchach and Ivano-Frankivsk. dura choir Halychyna, the children’s choir, to Ukraine for the papal visit. Most tours The Eastern Economist reports that The city of Lviv, which serves as the seat Pysanka, the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra, include airfare and accommodations in both cities where the pope will be staying. Kyiv Mayor Oleksander Omelchenko of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church the boys’ choir Dudaryk, singers Pavlo Below are three such agencies and their expects nearly 300,000 pilgrims and (UGCC), is expecting around 2 million pil- Dvorskyi, Oksana Bilozir, Vasyl Zinkevych tour information. 15,000 members of official delegations grims for the papal visit on June 25-27. The and Taras Petrynenko, as well as the groups to be present in Kyiv on June 23-26 to UGCC has reported that the Ukrainian gov- Plach Yeremiyi, Scriabin and Okean Elzy. Scope Travel Inc., 1605 Springfield greet the pope. The city is preparing ernment has allocated $1.4 million for the Questions of housing and medical assis- Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040; telephone, places to stay for visitors, including event – of which $800,000 will be put into tance for all of the guests are still being (973) 378-8998 or (800) 242-7267; fax, hotels and dormitories, as well as a few repairing the complex of St. George decided, and Lviv organizers are strongly (973)378-7903. sports stadiums where pilgrims will be Cathedral, where the pope will be staying. relying on their Polish colleagues for logis- able to camp out under the stars. tics advice in organizing this papal visit, the The city is also organizing clean-up • Tour A, June 22-July 6: Departing Upon his arrival, the pontiff will be campaigns. Areas targeted for renovations Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church reported. The city of Lviv is also planning to pres- Newark departure via Czech Airlines, the greeted by President Leonid Kuchma, as include the Culture Park, where the pope group will arrive in Kyiv the same day as well as Ukrainian scholars and business- will meet with religious leaders, and the ent the pope with a gift of a 16th century men. The pope will say two masses in summer theater. Byzantine-style icon of the Mother of God. (Continued on page 12) The Press Office of the UGCC reports that, like the Church, the icon has been through ... and 10 years of independence difficult times of oppression but lives on. The Rev. Sevastiyan Dmytruk stated: “Let Papal visit’s logo us be aware that in giving this wonderful by Roman Woronowycz northwest of Lviv, where a series of work to the Universal Church in the person On April 25, Cardinals Lubomyr Kyiv Press Bureau youth camps and an international athletic of the holy father, John Paul II, we are pre- Husar and Marian Jaworski of Lviv competition are planned for August 10- senting the spiritual world of Ukraine to the selected an official logo for the KYIV – The Third World Forum of 15. Organizers hope that the five-day papal visit to Ukraine. The design- Ukrainians, scheduled for August 18-23 whole world.” event will be an opportunity for While in Lviv, visitors are also encour- ers of this logo are Andrii Hrechyla in Kyiv, will attempt to combine a seri- Ukrainian youth – from Kazakstan, to and Vitold Yermolovych. ous review of where the Ukrainian world aged to stop by the Museum of the Argentina, Australia and Poland – to Underground Church. The Oral History Among the key elements in the community stands today with a joyous become better acquainted with one logo are Pope John Paul II’s celebration of 10 years of independent Project of the Institute of Church History another, their dreams and their plans. At has interviewed and collected materials emblem and a map of Ukraine. On Ukraine. And, while the World Forum the conclusion of the camps everybody is the pope’s emblem are depicted a will last for less than a week, all the from over 1,000 survivors of the under- expected to board overnight trains and ground Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. set of keys, symbolizing papal events that surround it in conjunction head for Kyiv and the opening of the authority. This symbol has its roots with independence celebrations will con- Photographs and other materials are on Fifth World Congress of Ukrainian Youth exhibit at the Lviv Theological Academy. in the New Testament when Jesus tinue through much of August. Organizations. This will be a more staid gave the Apostle Peter the “keys to Although budgets have yet to receive affair as it will involve taking some of TENTATIVE SCHEDULE the Heavenly Kingdom,” giving final approval and plans for some events those hopes and dreams and working to OF POPE JOHN PAUL II him full authority. have not been completed, enough is cur- make them tangible and achievable. The letter “M” depicted on the rently known to state that the last full As the Brody camp breaks up on papal emblem stands for the name month of summer will be a great time for Saturday, June 23 (Kyiv) August 15, another group of campers – of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This tourists in Ukraine and a wonderful from the Ukrainian Youth Association • 12:30 p.m. The pope arrives in Kyiv, particular symbol has been with the chance to participate in an extensive and (SUM) – will descend on Lviv, where Boryspil Airport; the president of Ukraine pope since 1959, the year that Karol all-encompassing celebration of they will break up after two days and and the diplomatic corps greet the pope. Wojtyla became a bishop in Ukrainian culture and history. It will travel in separate groups to Zarvanytsia • Meeting with representatives of cul- Krakow, and has followed him to include the merriment of carnivals, con- in the Ternopil Oblast and Staryi Uhryniv ture, education and politics at the the papacy. The emblem is crowed certs and parades, as well as the serious- in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, before Mariyinsky Palace. by the papal tiara, which is the main ness of seminars, roundtables and gov- regrouping in the Hutsul town of attire of Roman bishops. ernment ceremonies. Sunday, June 24 (Kyiv) Yaremche. They will then travel to The motto of the papal visit – A central theme of the World Forum Ivano-Frankivsk to board trains for “Christ: The Way, Truth and Life” – will be youth as the future of Ukraine, • Divine liturgy. Kaniv and Kyiv and 10th anniversary is circumscribed around the and, not surprisingly, young people will • Meeting with representatives of the celebrations. SUM will also have a dele- emblem. The words are taken from not only have the first chance to get the Ukrainian Council of Churches and gation at the youth congress. Religious Organizations. the Bible (John 14:6). nearly monthlong celebrations off to a After that congress ends, the Third grand start, but will find that many of the World Forum of Ukrainians will official- Monday, June 25 (Kyiv, Lviv) events have been developed specifically ly open with a ceremony on August 18 to • Divine liturgy. for them. be attended by President Leonid The first event of independence cele- • Pope leaves Kyiv. Kuchma, the prime minister and the • Arrival in Lviv. brations will be a festival of children’s art chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, as well and creativity titled “Our Land – • Meeting with clergy, religious, semi- as delegates and guests. The three state narians and catechists. Ukraine,” to be held at the Artek officials and leaders of the Ukrainian Children’s Center in Kyiv. It will include world community will deliver addresses Tuesday, June 26 (Lviv) creative works submitted by Ukrainian that will set the tone for the following • Divine liturgy and beatifications at the children from all over the world and will days of seminars, conferences and round- Hippodrome. last for the duration of the independence tables. • Meeting with youth. celebrations, August 7-27. The World Forum will accent five But the real youth kick-off is three Wednesday, June 27 (Lviv) days later in Brody, a town 60 miles (Continued on page 5) • Divine Liturgy and beatifications at 2 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Ukrainian community in Hunter area comes alive during the summer months

The cultural complex of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hunter, N.Y., with the Hutsul-style wooden church (built in 1962) and belltower, and the adjacent Grazhda, or cultural center (built in 1973). Over the years the complex has gained renown as an architectural landmark, attracted the attention of visitors and tourists, and served as a focal point for a thriving summer community for three generations of Ukrainians. by Ika Koznarska Casanova enthusiastic audience as well as critical mark the 150th anniversary of the town of parish offers lunch buffets on Sundays after acclaim. The concerts of classical music are Jewett, where the Grazhda is located, the liturgy, prepared by parish volunteers, with HUNTER, N.Y. — The nexus of all presented by the The Music and Art Center center is co-sponsor of the Jewett Jubilee proceeds to benefit the church. Further activites for the Ukrainian community that of Greene County, Dr. Ihor Sonevytsky, concert. To be held August 4, the concert information on parish-related activities is comes alive in summer in this region of the music director, with Volodymyr Vynnytsky, will feature the Greene County Council on available by calling (518) 734-5330. Catskills is St. John the Baptist Ukrainian artist-in-residence. the Arts Individual Artist Grant recipient * * * Catholic Church and the Grazhda, located The 19th concert season opens July 7 Mr. Vynnytsky, who, with guest artists – off Route 23 A on Ukraine Road. with a performance by concert pianist soprano Olena Heimur, violinist Yuri The Ukrainian presence in the cultural The church and adjacent structures – the Mykola Suk. Successive concerts will fea- Kharenko and cellist Natalia Khoma – will life of the area, which has recently experi- grazhda, bell tower and parish rectory – ture violinist Yuri Mazurkevich and concert give the premiere of a work commissioned enced a marked development and flourish- form a complex that has been attracting pianist Mr. Vynnytsky, July 21; bass-bari- for the occasion. The program of works will ing in the arts, will further be represented numerous visitors as well as passers-by, tone Stefan Szkafarowsky, August 11; and feature American and Ukrainian music, by concert pianist Mr. Vynnytsky. Mr. since the building of the church in 1962. oboist Ihor Leschishin and Mr. Vynnytsky, including works by Robert Manno, Maestro Vynnytsky will be featured at the Windham The highlight of the summer season is August 18. The final concert of the season Skoryk and Dr. Ihor Sonevytsky (admission Chamber Music Festival in neighboring the “Music at Grazhda” concert series, to be held on August 25, will feature sopra- to the concert is free). Windham, N.Y., with renowned jazz pianist which showcases renowned Ukrainian no Anna Kovalko and composer Maestro In addition to the classical music concert Adam Makowicz in a program titled “The musicians and composers, as well as prom- Myroslav Skoryk. series, the center also sponsors a series of Chopin Connection.” The concert, to be ising young talent, consistently drawing an Joining in the celebrations planned to workshops in Ukrainian folk arts, among held Saturday, July 28, at the historic them: ceramics and pysanky, with New Centre Church building, at 8 p.m., will York artisan Sophia Zielyk; embroidery, present “two great pianists, with two views Traditions of Ivan Kupalo with Lubow Wolyntez, curator and librari- on Chopin.” The Windham Chamber Music an/archivist at The Ukrainian Museum and Festival, which presents a series of five Library of Stamford, Stamford, Conn., and concerts this summer, is under the direction flourish in New York City curator of the folk art collection at The of Robert Manno, with Magdalena Ukrainian Museum in New York; bead- Golczewski, co-director. NEW YORK – Yara Arts Group and almost forgotten. But what a visceral stringing (gerdany), with Larysa Zielyk, On September 2, the Leontovych String Nova Nomada will present “Ivana- connection – what drama – fire and The Ukrainian Museum associate; and the Quartet – Oleh Krysa, first violin, Peter Kupala: Pagan Slavic Midsummer Night water! And for an instant an ancient ritual very popular folk-singing program for chil- Krysa, second violin, Borys Deviatov, Festivities” in New York this June and is alive in us.” dren, under the direction of Anna viola, and Volodymyr Panteleyev, cello – July. Preparations will start in mid-June The Yara Arts Group invites the pub- Bachynska. The latter will be held July 30- will appear in concert at the Grazhda in one August 10, culminating in a recital on with workshops in Ukrainian folk- lic to help create these celebrations. of a series of string quartet concerts present- August 10. singing with Maryana Sadovska. The Sing, dance, generate ideas and organ- ed under the joint sponsorhip of the Catskill In July the center will also present an participants will discover their own folk ize these events; volunteer your talent Mountain Foundation, Peter Finn, presi- evening of drama featuring members of voice and learn ancient Kupalo songs. and time. Contact: Yara Arts Group, dent, with Pamela Weisberg, program The Ukrainian Stage Ensemble under the They do not have to be able to read 306 E.11th St. #3B, New York, NY director, and The Windham Chamber direction of Lydia Krushelnytsky and the Music Festival. Ukrainian or music to participate. 10003; telephone, (212) 475-6474; website, www.brama.com/yara/. presentation of the book “Auto- On June 23 an indoor event, Biographical Memoires” (in Ukrainian) of * * * “Midsummer Night Music and Images,” the renowned Ukrainian opera singer St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic will feature Ms. Sadovska, Yara and Myroslav Skala-Starytsky (1909-1969). Church, designed by Ivan Zhukovsky, Nova Nomada artists. On July 7 “Old The program of activities sponsored by architect, was built in 1962. The church, Midsummer Night will witness another the Music and Art Center of Greene County dedicated to those who committed their “Kupalo Freakout” – an outdoor event may be accessed on the center’s webpage: lives to the struggle for the freedom of with traditional rituals and songs, as well [email protected]. Ukraine, was blessed by Patriarch Josyf as a healthy dose of anarchy and ethno- Another highlight of the season is the Slipyi on August 8, 1968. The grazhda was avant-garde art. opening of a summerlong art exhibit, spon- completed in 1973 and the rectory in 1984, Reviewing the event last year Kristina sored by St. John the Baptist Parish, featur- in accordance with designs by Ivan Zayats, Lucenko wrote: “The community garden ing works of Ukrainian artists who reside or architect. The master builder for the entire on Sixth Street and Avenue B was the are affiliated with the Hunter area in the complex was Yuriy Kostiw. The interior of perfect environment, with its crowded, summer as well as from throughout North the church features a carved wood iconosta- lush plots of flowers and vegetables America and Ukraine. The exhibit, which sis and grand lampadary, the work of sculp- spilling over onto narrow crooked paths.” opens July 4, is on view at the Grazhda tor Mykhailo Chereshnovsky (1911-1994) Members of Yara were tucked into the through Labor Day weekend. and icons by artist Petro Cholodny the garden’s many hidden corners: some St. John the Baptist Parish also runs a younger (1902-1990). read from Hohol’s short stories, while gift shop, located in the Grazhda, that fea- A commemorative publication docu- others sang traditional Kupalo melodies tures Ukrainian folk art, including embroi- menting the history of the church and the and did water incantation. “I’ve always dery and Byzantine church articles, includ- Ukrainian community of the area is current- loved the mystery of Kupalo,” said ing icons, and books. The shop, staffed by ly under preparation; the forthcoming pub- Virlana Tkacz, the organizer of the event. volunteers, is open through Labor Day lication is due to be released by the end of “These rituals connect us to a past that is Maryana Sadovska weekend. the year to coincide with the 40th anniver- Apart from the center’s cultural fare, the sary of the building of the church. No. 18 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 3

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Soyuzivka promises a fun-filled season with plenty to do, and much of it new

by Sonia Semanyshyn KERHONKSON, N.Y. – There’s a new area code at Soyuzivka. Is that all that we can say is new at Soyuzivka this year? No, not at all! Soyuzivka has a new staff, new pro- grams and new people visiting the resort of the Ukrainian National Association. And everyone is getting geared up to offer guests a fun-filled summer season – an opportunity to meet a lot of new friends or get re-acquainted with old ones. Guests can sit back, kick up their heels and have a relaxing time at the pool – or they might like to investigate the enticing sites in the region. Cruise the Hudson, browse through antique shops, museums and historical mansions, walk a canal tow- path, ride a scenic railroad, visit a winery or the Woodstock art colony, or Catskill Game Farm – all located within the beautiful Shawangunk/Catskill mountain range of New York state. Sports enthusiasts will find lots of golf, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, tubing and, of course, hiking with unparalleled vistas. Soyuzivka management expresses it heartfelt thanks to the guests who already have made their reservations for the upcoming summer season. Those who have not should be advised that there still is time, Young participants of the 2000 USCAK national swimming championships. but counseled not to wait too long or you Yonkers, N.Y., which is making its first might be shut out of a wonderful summer appearance this year. experience. (Consider booking a week for an entire group to add to your enjoyment.) Not part of the cultural program, but The summer traditionally begins with something to look forward to for the kids or Seniors’ Week, then continues with the those young at heart is Chemney’s birthday ever-popular Fathers’ Day program, – party on July 14. Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat” (a day camp for Soyuzivka is also proud to host the tal- Ukrainian-speaking preschoolers) ents of such artists as: Sofika Zielyk, Daria Soyuzivka’s own children’s camp, “Dycia” Hanushevsky, Zenovia Huley and Chemneys’ fun center (this year a second the Kozak family. age group has been added), Tennis Camp, Midnight Bigus will be back for guests’ Sitch Sports School, Roma Pryma- listening pleasure, along with new orches- Bohachevsky’s Dance Workshop and two tras that will set toes a tapping and feet a Dance Camps, UNWLA Day, Club Suzy-Q dancing. Among the exceptional bands to Week (for young professionals) and Miss be heard are: Fata Morgana, Luna, Soyuzivka Weekend. Montage, Svitanok, Tempo, The Legend, It all culminates with a fun-filled Labor Vechirka and Vidlunnia – all performing at Day week, featuring a golf tournament, ten- the Saturday night zabavy (dances). nis championships and a swim meet. Be as active as you wish, or just sit and Guests are reminded that they are invited relax by the pool and enjoy the beautiful to come and eat heartily at Steak Night scenery. Remember Soyuzivka is here for (Mondays Hutsul Night (Wednesdays) or you not just for the summer months but all Odesa Night (Fridays) as well as at the year long. resort’s trademark Sunday brunches. For additional information, rate sched- The summer cultural program promises ules, reservations and a fun time call to have something for everyone: from the Soyuzivka at (845) 626-5641, ext. 141; Syzokryli ensemble members (from left) Laryssa Wozniak of Manhattan, Dianna Dumka Chorus and dance recital of the folk fax (845) 626-4638; or e-mail Shmerykowsky of Bayside, Queens, Danny Walchuk of Annandale, N.J., and Mary dance camps and workshop, to a perform- [email protected]. Check out the website at Widemeyer from Short Hills, N.J., give a tour of Soyuzivka to Karin Anderson of ance by The Unist Dance Group of www.Soyuzivka.com Manhattan, a first-time guest. Chornomorska Sitch to hold Sports School at Soyuzivka

NEWARK, N.J. – Chornomorska excelled in American high schools and Sitch is planning to run its 32nd annual colleges. Many of them have played athletic-educational training camp for on Ukrainian teams in the United youngsters in the age bracket of 6-18. States and Canada, and some of them This sports camp is scheduled for a in Ukraine as well. period of three weeks, from July 22 to The training programs of the Sitch August 11, at Soyuzivka, the Ukrainian Sports School have received praise for National Association Estate. Those their excellence from American athletic- who have children in the above age educational institutions, who have adopt- bracket who are interested in soccer, ed Sitch methods in their own programs. tennis, volleyball or swimming, are In recent years the Sitch Sports invited to enroll them for training in School has become well-known in the Sports School. Ukraine, and youngsters from Ukraine For the last 31 years the Sitch have been attending as well. Sports School has worked successfully To receive an application write to: with youth and has graduated hun- Ukrainian Sitch Sports School, 680 dreds of outstanding athletes who have Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106. Participants of the third annual golf event held in 2000 near Soyuzivka. 4 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... SUM resort in upstate New York strives to offer something for everyone

by Peter Kosciolek ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – In 1955 the National Board of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) pur- chased a tract of land in the Shawangunk valley of the New York Catskills, between the villages of Spring Glen and Ellenville. Turning into the property from Route 209, one noticed the large green fields and a few run-down build- ings, then a dirt road that led to a beauti- ful lake and stream. Today the property is dotted with monuments, many newer buildings, including a children’s camp built in the style of a Zaporizhian Sitch fort, two chapels, an Olympic-size pool, sports field with a 1/4 mile track, tennis and basketball courts and playgrounds. The summer season transforms the resort, known as “Oselia SUM,” into a per- fect vacation spot or weekend getaway resort. For some, the tranquil setting of the mountain stream is reason enough to stay; for others, it’s the atmosphere at one of the A clown greets visitors to the children’s carnival. Guests enjoy a crabfest at “Oselia SUM.” social events or the music at an outdoor dance-zabava. The mix of young adults, with vendors and a zabava. The June 30 Ukraine. (Bring a wrapped gift for a child festivities, concerts and dances to the teenagers, parents with children attending pool party will take place rain or shine. in Ukraine and get a free cocktail.) Last music of three bands, Nove Pokolinnia, one of the many SUM camps and not-so- The following weekend’s Saturday year’s popular children’s carnival returns Svitanok and Na Zdorovia. young adults escaping the hot city summer, night zabava with music by Legenda will on July 28 and is open to all children. Check out the pages of The Ukrainian gives a newcomer the impression that the be followed by the annual commemora- Something new must pop up on the sea- Weekly for updates and details of the resort is a place with something to do for tive “Sviato Heroyiv” program and con- son’s menu and this year it’s “Cajun Night” oselia’s summer events. everyone. cert on Sunday, July 8. on August 4, and “Ladies’ Night” with guest The Ukrainian American Youth This year’s summer season kick-off The Quad Grass Volleyball bartenders on August 11. Association’s resort is located in Ulster will prove just that with an all-day pool Tournament and BB returns for the sec- The 10th Annual Softball Tournament County, N.Y., two miles south of the vil- party that offers something for everyone. ond round this year, on July 14, topped and Hawaiian Luau Pub Party on August lage of Ellenville on Route 209. Its phone In the plans are children’s activities and off by a dance with music by Na 18 promise a fun weekend. number is (845) 647-7230; e-mail, games, live music, a barbecue, a beer Zdorovia. The Christmas in July pub The season finale during the Labor [email protected]; fax, (845) 647- and wine tasting, an arts and crafts fair party on July 21 benefits children in Day weekend, will feature SUM “Zdvyh” 8488. No. 18 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 5

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Ukrainian American Youth Association says: put some SUM in your summer

by Andriy Bihun adventure in Baraboo, offers more hiking experiences for youngsters who love out- ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – For the young door life. and the young-at-heart, summertime • Counselor-in-Training Camp is a three- means fun at camp. Members of the year program that includes in-depth studies Ukrainian American Youth Association of Ukrainian language, history, culture, cur- (SUM) can get away from the stress of rent events and politics, and workshops in school life to enjoy the exciting activities counselor methodology, while stimulating and adventures of camping at SUM camp- social and cultural development among grounds located in Baraboo, Wisc.; young adults, age 14 to 18. Ellenville, N.Y.; Kholodnyi Yar in • Sports Camp in Ellenville provides Fillmore, N.Y.; Khortytsia in Huntington, concentrated and specialized instruction in Ohio; and Kyiv in Detroit. soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, track An array of specialized camps is and swimming, emphasizing sportsman- offered that will not only delight young like conduct and discipline. hearts and minds, but also stimulate the • Soccer Camp in Baraboo is a one- spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and week clinic, dedicated to the enthusiasts physical development of youths. From of this most popular sport, and taught by preschoolers to teens, there’s a camp for trained professionals. everyone. • Ukrainian Arts Camp in Ellenville is a For dates, details, registration proce- unique and varied program offering dures and downloadable forms, readers hands-on experience in Ukrainian tradi- are advised to check out SUM’s website at tions, heritage and culture. Participants http://www.cym.org/US. learn Ukrainian dance, bandura and songs, This year’s summer camp program ceramics, embroidery, pysanky, wood- includes the following. carving, gerdany and theatrical arts. • SUMeniata Camp is a day camp with Campers will perform for thousands of SUMeniata, the youngest campers, dress up for story time. a complete preschool program for children spectators at the annual “Zdvyh” Labor age 4-6. Kids come with mom or dad to Day Festival. enjoy their first summer camp. SUM camps have always attracted ... and 10 years... Rada followed by the official 10th • Recreational Camps offer the oppor- youth of Ukrainian heritage, who come to Anniversary Jubilee Concert. Tickets to this tunity to make new friends, learn crafts, share the experience of bonding with new (Continued from page 1) event, already among the most sought, are have adventures and lots more. They are a friends and to pastake of summer fun. For by special invitation only. issues in its various events: youth, cultural full camping experience in the Ukrainian more information, contact local SUM Finally, August 24 – Independence Day problems, education, science, information spirit that comes in several flavors – for branches or the national office in New – which will be a raucous, noisy and explo- are publishing, and economics. young children and for teens. York City: telephone, (212) 477-3084; e- sive day. Literally. It will begin with a giant, Organizers of the World Forum are • Survival Skills River Camp is a two- mail, [email protected]. full-scale military parade down the expecting some 600 delegates and about week rigorous outdoor camp in Ellenville. For Baraboo camp information, call Khreschatyk, Kyiv’s main thoroughfare. twice as many official guests. They are ask- Participants learn about survival skills and Planned are not only soldiers of every type, (773) 486-4204 or write ing, however, that in a nod to the youth leadership, build their own camp and hike [email protected]; for Ellenville infor- stripe and character, but the full array of theme, individual country delegations armored vehicles and artillery, as well as the mountain trails. mation, call (845) 647-7230 or write ensure that half their representatives are • Mandrivnyi Camp, a one-week [email protected]. what is sure to be a colorful air show. young people. During the day Kyivans and guests will The youth section of the World Forum be able to take in concerts and smaller festi- will feature a series of roundtables and sem- vals scattered throughout the city. At night inars to include topics such as: youth of the the spotlight will once again be on the Ukrainian diaspora: the path and methods to Khreschatyk, where a fireworks spectacle unity and development; Ukrainian youth will show the world that Ukraine can com- tourism; and a global educational outlook pete with the likes of New York, London or for the work of youth groups of the world- Tokyo, at least on this level. Afterwards, a wide Ukrainian community. rock and pop concert will keep the city cen- On August 19 the Carnival of ter rocking until well into the night. Independence will begin simultaneously in Organizers of the 10th anniversary the 25 oblast centers of Ukraine, as well as events included one event for the day after Kyiv and Sevastopol. The Day, to help revelers avoid that day- For those who want to delve into the after letdown. The Fifth International more serious aspects of Ukrainian self-iden- Festival of Kozak Traditional and Martial tity, on August 18 there will be a presenta- Arts will be held at Olympic Stadium, home tion of the first tome of the book “Famous of Kyiv Dynamo. The festival will exhibit Ukrainian of Past Epochs.” the equestrian artistry and fighting skills of Then, on August 20, there will be some- the renowned Ukrainian warriors of the thing more for the literati when the National 16th to 18th centuries. Ukraina Palace will present an exhibition of What could become one of the most books, magazines, philately and numismat- interesting aspects of the 10th anniversary ics. commemorations will also be one of the The same day another exhibition will few events that does not occur in Kyiv. highlight the accomplishments of Ukraine’s The organizers of the World Forum hope developing light industry. World Forum to gather groups from the diaspora to travel organizers are hoping that a representative to various oblast centers for two days to array of businesspeople and entrepreneurs deepen contacts between the regions of from the Ukrainian diaspora will be in Kyiv Ukraine and the diaspora. The hope is that in August to address questions of invest- in oblast centers such as Donetsk, Luhansk, ment that delegates will consider as part of Vinnytsia or Rivne, World Forum guests the economic section’s work. This exhibi- and delegates will meet with local leaders tion is tailored-made for that audience. and become acquainted with the area, Tenth anniversary celebrations and com- which could eventually lead to either busi- memorations should begin to approach a ness or purely humanitarian contacts. crescendo beginning on August 20, when One of the co-organizers is an associa- the final concert of the music festival tion of “zemliatstva,” societies of people “Ukrainian Song Throughout the World” born in a particular region, which is hoping takes place at the Ukraina Palace. The to hold a large convention in Kyiv during Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, based in the World Forum days. One of their goals is Detroit will represent the Ukrainian to interest visitors from the diaspora in trav- American community at this event. eling to their native regions to strike up or On August 23 the entire Ukrainian state renew relationships and ties. For most leadership will be on hand at the same tourists in Ukraine it will be yer another Ukraina Palace, including President chance to get to know Ukraine better. Kuchma and most of the Parliament, for a After all, that is what the August celebra- Campers take time out from a hike during SUM camp. special ceremonial session of the Verkhovna tions will be all about. 6 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Resort town of Truskavets attracts tourists who seek something different

by Roman Woronowycz arthritis, to diabetes and periodontal dis- Kyiv Press Bureau ease. But the spas of Truskavets are known mostly for their treatment of kid- TRUSKAVETS, Ukraine – You say ney and liver ailments, and specifically you want to travel to Ukraine again, but for the cleansing of sands and stones. have had enough of the visits to the vil- The key to the town’s uniqueness is lages of your forebears and the choles- the mineral water that runs below the terol-laden, vodka-saturated diet that surface alongside oil deposits deep inevitably awaits you there. You also beneath the earth. During the middle of have had your fill of the congested capi- the 19th century the area around tal city of Kyiv and the dirty beaches and Truskavets was one of the first places in polluted waters of the Black Sea coast. the world to be exploited for its oil Well, don’t be discouraged. There is reserves. The writer Ivan Franko, who also a place in Ukraine for those seeking hailed from the area, chronicled the life a clean environment, a slower pace and of the oil workers in his novel “Boryslav the absence of crass commercialism. It is Smiyetsia.” While today most of the oil found in Truskavets, a small resort town is gone, the coal-like, semi-hard slag located about an hour by car southwest deposits, called ozocerite, remain. of Lviv at the foot of the Carpathian Artesian springs run alongside the Mountains. And, as a bonus, it is dirt- ozocerite deposits, and as the water cheap. courses it picks up organic and non- This historic resort spa with its organic microelements, chief among Austro-Hungarian wood architecture, them hydrogen sulfide. beautiful churches, and a park with mag- The water, known as naftusia (from nolia and chestnut trees, has everything “nafta,” the word for oil), which has a and more for the tourist who wants tran- slightly tar-like taste and smell, is said to quility and a degree of seclusion to recu- help clean the liver and kidneys of sedi- perate and recharge himself in the splen- ment and toxins. It also is supposed to dor and solitude of the lower stabilize the flora of the intestines, which Carpathians. Here you will find almost allows for better absorption of nutrients no billboards, absolutely no nightclubs by the body. People who leave here after or bars (just a few good cafes) and barely either a 12-day or 24-day treatment peri- any Coca Cola or potato chips (found od claim they have never felt better in only in several stores). their lives. What you will get are dietetic, low The ozocerite, mined and then sodium, low cholesterol meals and daily processed with paraffin wax into a plas- treatments in the form of hydrotherapy, ma-like substance, is applied to many laser therapy, ozocerite (oil slag) therapy parts of the body as an essential compo- and dozens of other medical procedures nent of many therapies. Placed over the prescribed by professionals at a spa of liver or kidneys in a poultice it draws out A view of the city center of the resort town of Truskavets. your choice for just about anything that toxins; over the lungs it helps with respi- ails you. ratory problems; on the spine and bones including laser therapy, which in many and 4,000 workers to look after them. In the evenings you will be able to it helps with painful calcium deposits cases here is at the forefront of medical The alleged healing power of its naf- attend concerts by some of Ukraine’s and spurs; and when applied to joints it innovation, as well as more typical tusia mineral water and the hot ozocerite most popular pop stars and quiet strolls soothes arthritic conditions. It is consid- hydrotherapies and massages. There is treatments were widely known already in the beautiful park and surrounding ered a treatment for periodontal disease also cosmetological therapy and the more than 100 years ago during Austro- hills. when placed directly on the gums. relaxing aromatherapy. Hungarian rule, when Poles, Slovaks, Visitors can submit to an assortment For those who would rather do with- Truskavets is the largest mineral spa Germans and Czechs traveled here for of 60 treatments and therapies adminis- out the medical wonders that ozocerite complex in Europe and the former Soviet treatments. tered by trained personnel to treat vari- offers, there are other more conventional Union with 20 sanitariums and 22 pen- The first sanitariums popped up in ous ailments, from rheumatism and and even state-of-the-art treatments, sions, providing 5,300 rooms for tourists 1827, but Truskavets became a popular destination for tourists after Teodor Torosevych, a chemist and pharmacist from Lviv, issued a study in 1836 that concluded that the Truskavets waters contain the most varied assortment of healing minerals and microelements in the region. The area achieved widespread growth after 1911, when Raymond Jarosh, a Polish land magnate in the area, decided to turn it into a full-scale spa and resort area for Europeans and continued to be one of Europe’s top draws until World War II. In the 1970s, during its Soviet heyday, up to 400,000 tourists from all corners of the Soviet empire visited Truskavets annually. That number fell off by more than half during the mid-1990s as the area, like the country, went into an eco- nomic tumble. In January 2000 the town received sta- tus from Kyiv as a special economic zone for tourism. Today it is ready for resurgence. Ten of its sanitariums have incorporated into a joint stock venture called “Truskavetskurort,” which invest- ed $500,000 in the last year into modern- izing its hotels and clinics. It has retained the services of the Lviv Consulting Group, which is run by Richard Shriver, a former official in the U.S. Treasury Department. Recently, the first The Svityzianka villa, which is owned by the Railway Workers’ Union. (Continued on page 7) No. 18 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 7

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Resort town...

(Continued from page 6) European hotel, the Geneva, owned by a Swiss-German joint venture, opened its doors after injecting $1 million into ren- ovating an old sanitarium building. And most importantly, the tourists are starting to return. Last year 123,000 visi- tors rested and recuperated in Truskavets, 5,500 more than the year before, which is the first gain after a decade long drop in numbers. In the first quarter of this year, even before the sum- mer season had begun, more than 3,000 more tourists had arrived than in 2000. A day in a Truskavets spa is unlike anything the typical American has encountered on the North American con- tinent. At the Kashtan Sanitarium, for instance, breakfast begins with a grated beet salad in sour cream and a cabbage salad, followed by par-boiled quenelles served with boiled buckwheat. You also get fresh honey and dark coarse bread along with a weak tea to wash it all down. On another day, you may get a boiled egg, along with the salads and then semolina porridge. It all comes with a minimum of salt, spices and calories. (Note: there are several saltshakers on the tables at all times, if needed). The The “beauvette,” where health-giving mineral water, like the famous “naftusia,” is available. menu is developed by the individual in conjunction with a dietician, but is very day is aromatherapy, which is quiet time mentation and two exquisite balconies. standard of the great European ones in limited as to available options. in a darkened room in which pleasant Inside, the $60 a night luxury suite every way. It has the required treatments After breakfast, the daily round of scents are combined with soothing music includes a master bedroom, a sitting and procedures of a first rate spa and it procedures and treatments begins. Each for relaxation purposes. room and a large fully appointed kitchen, has the required mineral water, the prized person is given an individualized routine Visitors also can relax by strolling as well as a giant bathroom featuring a naftusia. It has one more thing as well, a developed in conjunction with the spa’s among the magnolias and chestnuts on bidet and a jacuzzi. Sliding doors open much more affordable price, which is medical team. the main promenade, which joins the onto a large balcony and a beautiful view therapy for the pocket book as well. Depending on a person’s needs and main water therapy clinic with one of the of the Carpathians on the horizon and the desires, he may first submit to a beauvettes, take a hike in the woods or city’s main park below. * * * speleotherapy, recommended for asth- simply watch television either in a com- The standard rooms at the other sani- Persons wanting to book a stay in matics and those who suffer from mon viewing room or in their private tariums resemble what a Westerner Truskavets should contact: Henrikh bronchial infections. Then he may move room. would expect to receive when visiting a Stetsenko, Boryslavska 2, Truskavets on to colon-cleansing therapy, which has After dinner, which is of a similar monastery. Although austere, they are 82200, Ukraine; telephone, (03247) 6-83- become popular in the United States in dietetic order as breakfast and lunch, clean, bug free and, unlike other parts of 16; fax, (03247) 6-84-88. the last few years, or to laser circulation there are cinema offerings, a very inter- Ukraine, have running therapy, a treatment in which a laser light esting heritage museum and a cultural hot and cold water applied to a vein in the bend of the arm center, which offers appearances by local daily. They are also thins the blood to help circulation. After and national Ukrainian (and Russian) pop cheap, beginning at that he may go on to a turpentine bath, stars at nominal prices and in a much $370 for a 24-day stay. which is recommended to ease muscle more intimate setting than in a major Truskavets is not for pain and improve circulation, or a hydro- town. everyone. First, there is massage performed by a skilled techni- And if you have an uncontrollable no nightlife currently, cian. urge to quench your cholesterol, salt and although that may Before lunch all the visitors to the sugar addiction, there are a few cafés that change very soon. various spas descend on one of the two offer unusually good Ukrainian and Plans call for a night “beauvettes” in the town. These are the European fare. One such café, the club/casino complex to buildings in which the wells of the Zhadka, even has such delicacies as frog open eventually. There healing artesian waters of Truskavets legs, octopus and shark steak on its is also U.S. investor are found. The tourists/patients either menu. interest in a state of the bring their own specially crafted cups To break up what quickly could art cinema to show first or purchase disposable plastic ones at a become a very droll and regimented run films. nearby stand. Utilizing the hundreds of vacation, one-day excursions are offered Second, many of the taps found in rows throughout the on a daily basis to various points in west- sanitariums and pen- building, they pour one of the four ern Ukraine, including Lviv, historic sions – and the two types of mineral waters found here, the Kamianets-Podilskyi, Pochaiv, Chernivtsi mentioned here do not most popular by far being the naftusia. and Yaremche, home of the Hutsuls. belong to this group – Pushing the appropriate button of the There is also a special trip to Moldova. retain a certain Soviet dose prescribed sends the water rushing Truskavets has a large variety of feel, and if you have from the spout. Prescriptions generally accommodations in its 42 sanitariums ever been to Ukraine range from 100 to 200 milligrams per and pensions, which are owned by vari- you know that means dose. ous Ukrainian government agencies and lack of service and hos- Then it is time for lunch, which might labor unions. But even the best are pitality. include a light brothy soup followed by cheaper than most U.S. hotels, and the And third, although boiled veal kebabs or chicken served price includes meals and treatments. there is comfort, there with butterless mashed potatoes, a The newest hotel, the Geneva, looks is not opulence, nor cooked bean salad, a beet salad and a most like a hotel an American envisions. luxury. And because mixed vegetable consisting of carrots Prices there range from $35 for a two- this is a spa resort, and cabbage, along with kompot, a natu- person standard room to $100 a night for much of the daily life is ral fruit drink. a suite. All rooms include a telephone, a public, so the person About an hour after lunch it is time to television and a mini-bar, along with the who wants a large return to the beauvettes for another standard plastic trappings and neutral amount of privacy will round of drinks before going on to more color schemes of a typical Western hotel. not find it here. therapy, if that is what is called for in For somewhat cheaper, one can choose But most who have your treatment schedule. Generally most the Svityzianka villa, owned by the traveled to the spas of visitors have no more than three to four Railroad Workers’ Union, a turn-of-the- Germany and Central treatments daily. century Austro-Hungarian architectural Europe say that Patients and visitors get their fill of the “Maria” mineral Particularly popular at this time of the triumph, with extensive wooden orna- Truskavets meets the water. 8 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Summertime activities cap off year for members of Plast Scouting Organization

by Roman Juzeniw NEW YORK – Summertime is tradi- tionally a very active season for mem- bers of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, which boasts a diverse selection of camps for its members of all ages. Camps for Plast “novatstvo” (children age 7-11) and “yunatstvo” (youths age 11-18) are being held on July 7-28 at the Novyi Sokil campsite in North Collins, N.Y., and at Vovcha Tropa in East Chatham, N.Y. Camps will be held also at Owasippe and Zelenyi Yar camp- grounds in Michigan on July 8-22. The following specialized camps are also planned for this summer: • “Tabir Ptashat” (organized by the Pershi Stezhi Sorority) to be held at Soyuzivka in two tours on June 23 - July 7; • “KVT,” July 29-August 11, at Pysanyi Kamin in Ohio; • “Morskyi” Camp, August 11-18, (tentatively) at a site to be announced; • Mountain Biking Camp, August 4- 11, based in Lehighton, Pa.; • Scuba Camp, July 28 - August 4, at Novyj Sokil; • “Stezhky Kultury” to be held in Ukraine, August 3-27. Instructor camps are being planned as follows: • Novatstvo instructors’ training camp at Pysanyi Kamin in Ohio from June 23 to July 4; A scene from a “Lisova Shkola” of the past. • Yunatstvo instructors training camp at Pysanyi Kamin in Ohio on August 5- ship camp will take place in Canada from U.S., “Participation in Plast summer Plast branches or from the National Plast 11; June 30 to July 8, and a Family Camp for camps is the culmination of the year’s Command headquarters at 140 Second • “Shkola Bulavnykh” at Hunter, N.Y., Plast members and their families will be Plast activities for novatsvo and yunatsvo Ave., New York, NY 10003. The official from June 23 to July 5; and held at Thousands Islands in Ontario on and allows them to utilize their scouting Plast website – www.plast.org – also has • “Lisova Shkola” at Hunter, N.Y., August 11-18. skills and knowledge in the outdoors.” updated information about this summer’s from June 23 to July 6. As emphasized by Marta Kuzmowycz, Additional information and camp camps, as well as additional contact In addition, the Zolota Bulava leader- national commander for yunatstvo in the applications may be obtained at the local information for each camp.

“Novachky” during a sing-along at the Vovcha Tropa campsite. No. 18 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 9

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... St. George Church San Diego community schedules Ukrainian Festival to host street fair

by Taras Schumylowych NEW YORK – On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 and 20, Seventh Street (between Second and Third avenues) will be closed to traffic and open for a celebration by the Ukrainian community of New York City. St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church is sponsoring its 25th annual street festi- val, which promises to be the biggest and best yet. The official opening will be on Friday evening. There will be many booths featuring Ukrainian foods – varenyky, kovbasa, holubtsi and home-baked goods – and Ukrainian arts and crafts, such as embroideries, wood carvings, ceramics and pysanky (traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs). The famous Dumka Chorus of New York will give a concert of sacred Ukrainian music at St. George Church on Sunday, May 20, at 1:15 p.m. The Dumka Chorus performs under the direc- tion of Maestro Wasyl Hrechynskyj. The Desna Ukrainian Dance Company, the featured performers at San Diego’s Ukrainian Festival. Visitors can enjoy the weekend out- doors by listening to singers, watching by Bill W. Loznycky Jr. will also be featured. will begin on the lawn stage; admission is those ever-famous Ukrainian dancers The event continues on Saturday at 7 free. SAN DIEGO – The House of Ukraine with their boundless energy, amazing p.m.with a Ukrainian dance performance Festivities end on Sunday night with a Inc. in Balboa Park, will sponsor its annu- high jumps and spectacular steps doing at the Casa Del Prado Theater in Balboa dinner and zabava (dance) at 6 p.m. at the the unparalleled Hopak and other folk al Ukrainian Festival during Labor Day Park, home of the world-famous San Hanalei Hotel in Hotel Circle, with dances. Weekend, Friday through Sunday, August Diego Zoo. This year’s performance fea- Ukrainian dance music by Shoom of All in all, an excellent opportunity to 31 to September 2. tures the Desna Ukrainian Dance Winnipeg. discover this fascinating ethnic neighbor- Festivities start on Friday at 5 p.m. with Company of Toronto. For more information on San Diego’s hood in the East Village is available dur- a welcome “vatra” (bonfire) and picnic on On Sunday at noon, Ukrainian ethnic Ukrainian Festival 2001, part of a fun- ing this exciting weekend in May. The the bay at Crown Point in Mission Bay food and refreshments will be available filled weekend in sunny California, public is invited to visit this thriving Park. A barbecue will begin at 5 p.m. and for purchase at the House of Pacific contact the House of Ukraine: Ukrainian community that has blended end at 6:30 p.m. Volleyball, Ukrainian Relations International Cottages’ Lawn phone/fax, (619) 291-0661; website, its rich cultural traditions into the fabric music and fireworks seen from across the Stage in Balboa Park. At 2 p.m. a short http://groups.sandiegoinsider.com/ukraine/ of New York City life. Bay at Seaworld’s Aquatic Park at 10 p.m. program of Ukrainian song and dance or e-mail [email protected]. Tryzub to sponsor 25th golf tourney

HORSHAM, Pa. – The Ukrainian Sports Tryzub golfers’ sense of mission placed Center Tryzub will sponsor its 25th annual club members at the forefront of the cre- golf tournament on June 9. As in years past, ation of the Ukrainian Golf Association of Tryzub expects a very large assembly of America (UGAA), which regularly hosts athletes – ranging in experience from tournaments at lush venues as well as spon- scratch golfers to first-time duffers – on the sors international competitions with its links. Australian counterpart. International match- The competition will commence at 11 es have taken place in Hawaii, Australia, a.m. at the Limekiln Country Club, Route Florida and now Spain. Tryzub’s golfers, 152, Ambler, Pa., and will end with a gala through good old-fashioned hard work, ded- awards ceremony and banquet at Tryzub’s ication and hospitality, succeeded in adopt- 19th Hole Lodge at Lower State and ing a purely Western sport for the use of the County Line roads in Horsham, Pa. Ukrainian American community. As pioneers in “Ukrainian golf,” Tryzub will celebrate its golfing mile- Tryzub’s golfers can take pride in the inte- stone with added luster. Each golfer will gral role they have played in sowing and receive a first-class golf shirt commemo- harvesting 25 years of camaraderie and col- rating the event, and will be competing in legiality among Ukrainians both in the a variety of tournament events designed United States and abroad. Humble begin- to address all skill levels. Some golfers, nings have evolved into a proud history of for example, will be given the option of 25 annual home tournaments and consis- participating in a scramble format, while tently successful competition in Ukrainian resident pros will engage in head-to-head tournaments in Connecticut and New championship play. Some vintage photo- Jersey. Golf became a medal sport at the graphs and historical overviews will be 1988 Ukrainian Diaspora Olympiad, which displayed. For further information and an Tryzub hosted at its facilities, and has been application call George Tarasiuk, (215) a medal sport ever since. 860-5822.

Attention, Students! Throughout the year Ukrainian student clubs plan and hold activities. The Ukrainian Weekly urges students to let us and the Ukrainian com- munity know about upcoming events. The Weekly will be happy to help you publicize them. We will also be glad to print timely news stories about events that have already taken place. Photos also will be accepted. MAKE YOURSELF HEARD. 10 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus announces its 2001 summer programs

by Anatoli W. Murha DETROIT – The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus has announced two, two-week summer programs for all bandura enthu- siasts. Bandura Camp Ukraina will start on Sunday, July 22, at the Ukraina Vacation Resort in London, Ontario. Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp will start on Sunday, August 5, at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Campgrounds in Emlenton, Pa. Both camps will showcase a final concert. Participants at both camps will take part in a program that consists of ban- dura technique training, vocal training, solo and ensemble playing, bandura his- tory and, for advanced players, training in the Kharkiv style. There is time for a number of recreational activities such as sports and relaxation. Enthusiasts of all proficiency and age levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Instruction is in both English and Ukrainian. This year once again, Julian Kytasty of New York City will be the musical director at both Ukraina and Kobzarska Sich. Participants at both camps will also have the opportunity to meet Oleh Mahlay, artistic director and conductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus. To receive a registration packet and Participants of Kobzarska Sich 2000 after their finale concert. for more information in regard to both camps, readers may call or e-mail Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Mykola Schidowka at (519) 652-3043, Ontario and Pennsylvania. Kobzarska Sich slates vocal workshop or [email protected]; or The chorus has preserved and pro- Anatoli W. Murha at (734) 953-0305, or moted the art of the bandura by amass- [email protected] ing an extensive discography, and by by Anatoli W. Murha number of recreational activities. touring North America, Europe and Instruction is in both English and The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus was DETROIT – Kobzarska Sich Australia. The Ukrainian Bandurist Ukrainian. formed in Kyiv in 1918. It survived both announces a vocal workshop, for all Chorus is a laureate of the Shevchenko Kobzarska Sich has invited Maryana the Soviet and Nazi occupations, and vocal enthusiasts age 13 and older, that State Prize, Ukraine’s highest cultural since 1949 has enjoyed the freedom of will run concurrently with its second Sadovska, currently a resident artist with award. artistic expression in the United States of week of bandura camp. The vocal work- the Yara Arts Group at the La Mama America. This male chorus is based in For more information on the bandura, shop will begin Sunday, August 12, at All Experimental Theatre in New York City, Detroit, but has members throughout the chorus and the camps, visit their Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp as guest instructor. North America: Alberta, Maryland, website at www.bandura.org. Grounds in Emlenton, Pa., and will run Ms. Sadovska was born and raised in through Sunday, August 19, culminating Lviv and has many years of experience in in a grand finale concert with the bandura Ukrainian folk music. While in New camp. York, Ms. Sadovska has conducted a Being Ukrainian means: This intensive and enjoyable seminar number of vocal workshops. on the banks of the beautiful Allegheny Julian Kytasty, artistic director of Kobzarska Sich, will also be instructing J River focuses on the singing and per- Malanka in January. formance of Ukrainian music. at workshop. J Participants will take part in a program The Vocal Workshop is sponsored by Deb in February. that consists of vocal training, exposure Kobzarska Sich and the Ukrainian to Ukrainian folk and religious music, Bandurist Chorus. For more information J Sviato Vesny/Zlet in May. male and female ensembles, private about the workshop, please call or e-mail voice lessons, listening lectures and Anatoli W. Murha at (734) 953-0305, or J Wedding of your roommate in June. ensemble singing. There is time also for a [email protected] J Tabir in July. Folk dance camp in Lehighton J Volleyball at Wildwood in August. J Labor Day at Soyuzivka in September. is open to children, and adults J Maskarada in October by Paula Duda Holoviak City. The additional guest instructor will allow for more focused instruction for J LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The Ukrainian Morskyi Bal in November. each age group with specific emphasis on American Heritage Foundation of the advanced instruction for experienced J Koliada in December. Lower Anthracite Regions is proud to host its 12th annual folk dance workshop dancers. and camp on Monday, July 2, through As in years past, the camp also fea- Friday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tures traditional crafts and music, sports, If you checked off more than one of the above, daily here at the Ukrainian Homestead. swimming, lunch and a snack. For more The camp will conclude with a finale information or registration forms, contact then you know you have an active social life. performance on Saturday, July 7, at 7 Dr. Paula Duda Holoviak, (570) 708- p.m., followed by a dance in the 1992; Joseph Zucofski, (570) 622-8056; Now, how about doing something for your mind? Homestead ballroom. or Sandra Duda, (610) 377-7750. The camp is open to children and This camp is partially funded by a young adults, age 5 and up, with classes grant from the Schuylkill County for beginners and advanced dancers. Commissioners through the Schuylkill Subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly. This year’s camp features two guest County Council for the Arts and through For a subscription form, see the back page of this issue. instructors: David Woznak of the a grant from the Pennsylvania Council Kashtan School of Ukrainian Dance in for the Arts. Parma, Ohio and Andrij Dobriansky of Deadline for registration is Monday, the Syzokryli Ensemble of New York June 11. No. 18 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 11

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Voloshky Performing Dance Academy once again comes to the Poconos

by Peggy Leiby and Ret Turner with the Virsky Company for training in choreography and dance technique. LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The hills are alive Each summer the academy provides a with Ukrainian folk dancing for performers unique opportunity for aspiring dancers. in the Pocono Mountains this summer. The Typically, these are motivated youngsters, third annual Voloshky Performing Dance who come from throughout the Northeast Academy, under the artistic direction of and beyond, who have some previous train- Taras Lewyckyj, will expose dancers to the ing and are prepared to work hard for two finest training in Ukrainian folk dance, with weeks. The camp serves the invaluable pur- instruction by leading performers and pose of introducing and giving access to the teachers visiting from Ukraine. best talent from Ukraine. These guest The two-week camp, which is sponsored artists, at the top of their professional by the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance careers, bring insights into the latest devel- Ensemble of Jenkintown, Pa., will run opments of the Ukrainian dance art form. August 5-18, and will be an intensive, full- The choreography taught at last year’s time program of classes in character, ballet, camp, Bukovynian Skakunets, Hutsuliata, choreography and performance technique. Podilski Kryvuny, and a Central Ukrainian The camp will culminate with a perform- Deviatka, were technically difficult and ance, weather permitting, by academy par- artistically challenging. The instructors’ ticipants at the Lehighton Ukrainian boundless energy and enthusiasm proved Festival on August 18. infectious, and the group was raised to a This year’s instructors are counted level that the students didn’t realize they among the top performers in Ukraine. were capable of attaining. Stepan Zabredowsky is the dean of faculty Viewing the studio during any class, and professor at the National Cultural one would find the students held rapt, University in Kyiv, and specializes in the hanging on the teacher’s every word and methodology of teaching techniques for move. Even though all classes were con- Ukrainian dance at the professional level. ducted entirely in Ukrainian, those who At the camp he will teach classes in charac- didn’t speak Ukrainian had no trouble fol- ter and choreography. lowing, proving the adage that dance is a Maryana Pyrih, a lead soloist with the universal language. The students thrived Dance workshop participants perform what they have learned. Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company of Kyiv, on exhausting schedule of eight hours of Lehighton and historic Jim Thorpe (also will be instructing at the academy for the classes daily, with the teachers and stu- known as Mauch Chunk), is a popular sum- first time. She has toured worldwide with dents seeming to feed off each other for mer retreat for the Ukrainian community. Ukrainian topics the company, most recently in Japan, inspiration and energy. The classes will be small; enrollment is Portugal and Spain. She will teach ballet, When daily classes are over, there are barre and technique. free-time activities. The camp has a large limited, in order to allow for maximum at U. of Illinois Victor Guzeyev is a concertmaster with pool and expansive recreation fields. individual attention. Therefore, the acade- the Virsky Symphony Orchestra. Playing Highlights from last year included a my directors recommend early registration the accordion, he will provide musical Mexican Night, a candlelight dinner served to ensure a spot. Applicants must be at least CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The accompaniment for all classes and perform- by the Plast cycling camp, and especially 8 years of age, and have a minimum of two University of Illinois is offering its ances. (Last year he displayed amazing the treat of being invited to perform at years’ dance experience. Classes will be annual Summer Research Laboratory stamina, playing vigorously all day long.) Soyuzivka for Hutsul night. Plans are arranged according to age and ability level. on Russia and Eastern Europe on June The teaching staff is being expanded this underway for an additional performance on The cost of the two-week academy is 11 through August 3. Associates are year, and will include Voloshky’s Mark a professional stage at the nearby Knoebels $540, which includes room and board. given full library privileges to conduct Kalyta as instructors’ assistant. Mr. Kalyta Amusement Park, where the students will Deadline for registration is July 13, and a research in the University Library, started training with the School of the have time to enjoy rides and attractions. $50 deposit is required to hold the spot. which holds the largest Slavic collec- Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in The academy will be held at the For more information, contact Luba tion west of Washington and is staffed 1983 and joined the ensemble in 1992. He Ukrainian Homestead, which is located in Kalyta, (215) 969-1392, or e-mail by Slavic reference librarians. spent two years with the Tamburitzans at the Pocono Mountains, a few hours’ drive [email protected]. Photographs Beyond research opportunities, the Duquesne University, and recently returned from Philadelphia and New York City. The from last year can be seen at the website at lab offers programs that include the from Kyiv, where he spent five months Homestead, nestled in the hills near www.voloshky.com. annual summer symposium – this year focusing on “Reassessing Post- Communist Presidencies in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union,” (June 23) – and a research workshop (June 18-29), which pro- vides practical information on con- ducting research in the region. Other activities include thematic/regional workshops and dis- cussion groups, lectures and films. This 2001 Summer Research Lab oratory will include the 20th annual International Conference on Ukrainian Subjects organized by the Ukrainian Research Program at the University of Illinois. The conference dates are June 18-23 (Monday through Saturday). The main theme of the conference will be “Ten Years of Independence of Ukraine.” Each of the six days will be devoted to a general topic. The following areas will be covered: politics and government, social life and conditions, economic develop- ment, language and literature, educa- tion and scholarship, historical and cultural research, and Ukraine and the diaspora. For further information contact Prof. Dmytro Shtohryn, Chairman, 104 International Studies Building, 910 South Fifth St., Champaign, IL 61820; e-mail. [email protected]; telephone, (217) 356-9195; fax, (217) 356-7982. A young Hutsul and a Hutsulka strut their stuff. 12 SPECIAL SUMMER SUPPLEMENT TO THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Ukraine gears up... to Lviv for two days, departing on June 22 to Kyiv on an overnight train. The A UKRAINIAN SUMMER CALENDAR (Continued from page 1) group will spend June 23-26 in Ukraine’s May 18-20 25th Annual Ukrainian Festival, New York capital and will participate in papal cele- the pope. This group of 100 persons will brations. The tour departs Kyiv on June May 25-28 Memorial Day Weekend Springfest, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. be staying in the Lybid Hotel on an all- 26 and arrives at Newark Airport. Cost: June 9 25th Annual Golf Tournament, Ukrainian Sports Center Tryzub, Horsham, Pa. inclusive program and will participate in $2,545 double occupancy. the Byzantine papal liturgy on Monday June 18-23 20th Annual International Conference on Ukrainian Subjects, morning. Their itinerary continues by University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill. Dunwoodie Travel Bureau Ltd., 771- overnight train to Lviv for arrival on June A Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY, 10704; June 23 “Midsummer Night Music and Images,” New York 26 and an eight-day stay at the Dnister telephone, (914) 969-4200 or (800) 550- Hotel. In Lviv the group will participate June 30 Season Opening Dance, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. 4334; fax, (914) 969-2108. Pool Party, SUM Oselia, Ellenville, N.Y. in the Byzantine papal liturgy and beatifi- cation of Ukrainian martyrs. On Sunday, • Tour 1, June 20-30: This tour will June 30-July 1 USCAK-East Tennis Tournament, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. June 31, an optional three day program is visit Lyiv, Lviv and Warsaw. Package July 7 Finale Performance of Folk Dance Workshop, Lehighton, Pa. being offered which includes includes round-trip airfare from JFK on Zarvanytsia, Chernivtsi, Kolomyia and Czech Air, all ground transportation, Season-opening concert by pianist Mykola Suk, Grazhda, Hunter, N.Y. Yaremche. The group will leave Ukraine first-class-hotels, sightseeing in Kyiv, July 8 “Sviato Heroyiv,” SUM Oselia, Ellenville, N.Y. by a private charter to Budapest for a including St. Sophia, Zoloti Vorota and a two-day stay before returning home to cocktail cruise on the Dnipro River. Also July 14 Chemney’s Birthday Party (special events for children), Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. the United States. Cost: $2,106 twin per included is an excursion to Zarvanytsia Quad Grass Volleyball Tournament, SUM Oselia, Ellenville, N.Y. person. and entrance fees to celebrations of litur- July 28 Concert of Dumka Chorus, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Tour B, June 18-July 1: Tour includes gies with Pope John Paul II. Cost: $1,875 Children’s Carnival, SUM Oselia, Ellenville, N.Y. group air transport via LOT Airlines from per person. Newark to Lviv for a 14-day package. In August 3-5 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Dauphin, Manitoba • Tour 2, June 12-30: This tour Ukraine participants of this air transport includes a 10-day cruise on the Dnipro August 4 Jewett Jubilee Concert featuring pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky will be staying with family/friends, River to exciting ports, including and guest artists, Grazhda, Hunter, N.Y. except for the three days (June 25-28) of Sevastopol, Yalta, Kherson and August 5 Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Day, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. the papal visit, when Dnister Hotel rooms Zaporizhia. Also featured are a Kozak have been reserved. Visa cost/handling Horse Show and Kozak Glory Museum August 11 Selection of Miss Soyuzivka 2002, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. charges are included in a twin rate of tour. Package includes airfare from JFK August 18 Softball Tournament, SUM Oselia, Ellenville, N.Y. $1,200. on Austrian Airlines, all ground trans- portation, most meals, sightseeing in August 18 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, Pa. Diaspora Enterprises Inc., 1914 Pine Kyiv (same as above). Cost: $2,950 per August 25 Season finale concert featuring soprano Anna Kovalko St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; telephone, person. and composer Myroslav Skoryk, Grazhda, Hunter, N.Y. (215) 732-3732 or (800) 487-5324; fax, Tour 3, June 10-30: This tour includes (215)732-3735. Ukraine and cities in Central Europe. The August 31-September 2 Ukrainian Festival, San Diego group will fly out of JFK on Czech August 31-September 3 Labor Day Weekend Festivities, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. • UNWLA Tour, June 11-26: The Airlines on a fully escorted tour of SUM “Zdvyh,” SUM Oselia, Ellenville, N.Y. group will depart from JFK Airport on Munich, Prague, Vienna, Budapest and LOT Airlines and will arrive in Krakow September 1-3 USCAK National Tennis Championships, Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Salzburg. It will continue by air to Kyiv, the next day. Tour includes visits to where the tour will be the same as Tour 1 September 9 Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church (Hillside, N.J.) Parish Picnic Krynytsia, Peremyshl and Truskavets on (above). Cost: $2,625 per person (Sold June 14-20. From there, the tour will go out).