Court Scraps 2004 Amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine

Inside: • In the U.S., Yanukovych tries to explain his priorities – pages 4, 6. • Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center’s 30th jubilee – page 9. • Ukrainian American Youth Association’s counselor exchange – page 17.

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXVIII No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 $1/$2 in Ukraine Protests mount against bill giving Court scraps 2004 amendments official status to Russian language to the Constitution of Ukraine by Zenon Zawada ers said the law would open the floodgates Kyiv Press Bureau for the Russian language to dominate those public spheres where Ukrainian remains pro- KYIV – Protests are mounting against the tected, particularly the courts and schools. government’s plans to give the Russian lan- Only in the armed forces would the guage official status in most regions of Ukrainian language remain exclusive. Ukraine, which critics said will destroy state The Russian language currently domi- protection for the Ukrainian language and nates most aspects of Ukrainian life, includ- could lead to the nation’s disintegration. ing the mass media and business, following About 1,000 activists demonstrated on three and a half centuries of Russian imperi- October 4 across the street from Parliament. alism during which Ukrainian speakers were “We won’t allow you to divide Ukraine persecuted by authorities. territorially, linguistically or culturally!” The Ukrainian Constitution’s guarantee boomed Yevhen Nyshchuk, a professional for Ukrainian as the single official language actor best known for his role as the Orange to be used in state institutions, such as gov- Revolution DJ. Among the activists was a ernment organs and schools, is the last obsta- large contingent from the National cle preventing the Russian language from University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, one of monopolizing and rendering the Ukrainian Ukraine’s top universities. language extinct, in the view of intellectuals The pro-Russian parliamentary coalition and activists. on September 7 registered a bill, “On No legislation has been approved in 19 UNIAN Languages in Ukraine,” that calls for the years of Ukrainian independence that recog- Russian language to become the official nizes the Russian language. Instead National deputies post a sign in the Verkhovna Rada which reads “Stop the Anti- regional language, on par with Ukrainian, in Ukrainians have been guided by the “Law Constitutional Coup.” any oblast, city, district or village in which at on Languages in the Ukrainian Soviet by Zenon Zawada 1996 version of the Constitution of least 10 percent of the population “mainly Socialist Republic,” passed in 1989, which gives priority to Ukrainian in all spheres of Kyiv Press Bureau Ukraine, that functioned until January 1, uses” Russian. 2006, when the new constitutional By those criteria, Russian would gain public life. “In the event of the approval and imple- KYIV – Ukraine’s Constitutional amendments took effect, which required official status in almost all of Ukraine’s mentation of the ‘On Language in Ukraine’ Court ruled on October 1 to overturn the parliamentary factions to form the coali- oblasts and cities, even in the western legislation, the marginalization of the constitutional changes approved in tion, rather than the president. regions of Halychyna, Volyn and Ukrainian language and its displacement December 2004 during the Orange “We’ve returned to the Constitution Zakarpattia. Revolution – dividing authority among which Europe and the world recognized In giving Russian official status, observ- (Continued on page 8) Ukraine’s president, prime minister and as among the best,” Mr. Yanukovych Parliament – and to restore full executive declared. “This Constitution allowed authority to President Viktor Yanukovych. Ukraine to affirm itself as an independent Ukrainian Festival at UACCNJ The highly questionable ruling was state, determine its unchanging course politically motivated, observers said, as towards democracy, rule of law, defense the court handed Mr. Yanukovych his of rights and freedom of citizens.” attracts over 1,000 visitors biggest victory amidst a series of maneu- Yet it quickly became apparent that vers since his February election to con- Mr. Yanukovych would abide only by centrate authority in his hands while dis- those provisions of the 1996 Constitution mantling rule of law and balance of that he preferred, while ignoring those power. that worked against him. “All the government’s activity under Canceling the 2006 Constitution would President Yanukovych involves setting a require parliamentary elections in March goal and achieving it by any means nec- 2011 (the last Sunday in March four essary,” Ihor Zhdanov, president of the years after the last election, according to Open Politics Analytical Center in Kyiv, the 1996 Constitution), an idea that the told an October 6 press conference. Presidential Administration flatly reject- “That’s the government’s credo. ed. Relations between the government and “Addressing these issues, the Justice citizens aren’t built on equality, but the Ministry said everyone should execute government of the subjected. We make a their authority based on the 1996 edition, decision and the people swallow it. This but not the terms of authority,” said Ihor is done with pseudo-legal methods.” Koliushko, the chair of the Center for President Yanukovych gained the abili- Political and Legal Reforms in Kyiv. ty to appoint and dismiss Cabinet minis- “They’re playing games now. Either ters, including the prime minister. The we stand on the position that the authori- president will again play the key role in ties and their terms are active according forming the parliamentary coalition, to the new edition of the Constitution, or avoiding the troubles faced by former Christine Syzonenko the old one. But this can’t be split,” he President Viktor Yushchenko, who was added. WHIPPANY, N.J. – The inaugural Ukrainian Festival of the Ukrainian opposed by his own prime minister and As a result of such inconsistencies, American Cultural Center of New Jersey was held on Saturday, October 2, Parliament. Ukrainian governance is mired in legal with over 1,000 people – Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike – in atten- In a national address on the day of the chaos as it remains unclear what parts of dance. For a photo report, turn to page 13. court ruling, President Yanukovych announced the country would rely on the (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Ukrainian Education Minister Tabachnyk Court cancels 2004 reform Constitution, I will obey this decision as any other,” the president said. “All our fur- KYIV – The Constitutional Court of ther moves on improving the Constitution confirms his Russian nationalist credentials Ukraine on October 1 cancelled the politi- will be effective, systematic and transpar- by Taras Kuzio close to the Communist Party and neo-Sovi- cal reform of 2004. The court declared ent. A new reform of the political system is Eurasia Daily Monitor et wing of the Party of Regions. Mr. unconstitutional law No. 2222-IV of an integral part of the course for reforms Tabachnyk has banned the use of the term December 8, 2004, amending the and will become a great step towards Dmytro Tabachnyk, minister of educa- “World War II” from textbooks in favor of Constitution of Ukraine, stating that it vio- nationwide consensus,” he said. “I support tion and science in Ukrainian Prime the “Great Patriotic War” (ignoring the lated the procedure for its consideration and the idea of a referendum, as well as the idea Minister Mykola Azarov’s government, has 1939-1941 Nazi-Soviet collaboration) adoption. Court Chairman Anatolii Holovin of a National Constitutional Assembly as a always been a controversial figure because (Ukrayinska Pravda, April 12). announced the ruling on September 30. The mechanism for efficient consolidation on of his antagonistic views towards western In his “what kind of textbooks should we Constitutional Court explained that a com- the way of political reforms. It is a legiti- Ukrainians, Ukrainian nationalism and his use?” argument, Mr. Tabachnyk asserted parative analysis of the law adopted on mate way we will move ahead,” Mr. pro-Russian view of history. Valeriy that “Stepan Bandera and Yurii Shukhevych December 8, 2004, and bill No. 4180, Yanukovych noted. (Ukrinform) Khoroshkovsky continues to remain in his will remain in history as nationalists and regarding which the court gave its conclu- position as the chairman of the Ukrainian organizers of mass murder and will forever sion in a decision dated October 12, 2004, President comments on amendments Security Service (SBU) even though he be stained by the brush of collaborationism” indicates that during the final adoption of KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych continually embarrasses President Viktor (www.partyofregions.org.ua, June 4). the bill the Constitution was amended by on October 5 insisted that the process of Yanukovych (Eurasia Daily Monitor, Mr. Tabachnyk used traditional Soviet specific provisions which the court did not further amendments to the Constitution of September 23). discourse to describe the Orange camp as review. According to the Constitutional Ukraine should be public and open. The The appointments of Messrs. Tabachnyk “national-radicals” and “nationalists” rather Court, the Verkhovna Rada thereby violated president welcomed the October 1 decision and Khoroshkovsky both negatively impact- than “democrats” and “patriots.” Mr. the requirements of the Constitution of of the Constitutional Court, which declared ed on President Yanukovych’s international Tabachnyk rejected the term “national dem- Ukraine. The court ruling noted that the 2004 changes to the Constitution and domestic image. The fact that they ocrat” as a contradiction in terms, “a euphe- amending the Constitution requires a spe- unconstitutional, and stressed that a return remain in place is evidence that Russia was mism, like ‘national socialism,’ which cial procedure defined in a separate section to the Constitution of 1996 would help able to implement its demand to influence masks the ‘core-nationalistic’ substance of of the Constitution, and this procedure ensure the stability of the constitutional sys- Cabinet appointments in the “Siloviki” and this trend” (Rossiiske Vesti, October 28, envisages an obligatory assessment by the tem in the state and guarantee the constitu- humanities fields in exchange for support 2006). Constitutional Court. In addition, according tional rights and freedoms of people and for Mr. Yanukovych in the 2010 elections. Mr. Tabachnyk has pursued two com- to the Constitutional Court, a “package” citizens. Mr. Yanukovych said now it is These demands were outlined in President monly held Russian nationalist positions. vote for the amendments to the Constitution time to begin the process of amending the Dmitry Medvedev’s August 2009 open let- First, Galicians are not really “Ukrainians” did not conform to the provisions of the Constitution, adding that society should ter to then President Viktor Yushchenko and that they are different from Ukrainians Constitution. On December 8, 2004, the take part in a broad dialogue on the inclu- (http://korrespondent.net, August 9, 2009). living in central and eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian Parliament adopted a law sion of new, better norms in the Mr. Tabachnyk’s latest attacks on “Galicians have virtually nothing to do with amending the Constitution of Ukraine, Constitution. At the same time, he said that Ukrainian nationalism (http://2000.net. the people of great Ukraine mentally, con- which provided for a switch from a presi- amendments to the Constitution would be ua/2000/aspekty/amplituda/68928) was too fessionally, linguistically or politically. We dential-parliamentary to parliamentary- made not for the sake of political expedien- much for Petro Pysarchuk, the Party of have different enemies and different allies. presidential form of government, the gov- cy or political forces, but to promote Regions candidate for Lviv mayor in the Furthermore, our allies, and even brothers ernment’s formation by a coalition of par- democracy in the country. (Ukrinform) October 31 local elections, who had drafted are their enemies, and their ‘heroes’ liamentary factions, and the extension of a parliamentary resolution for the minister’s (Bandera, Shukhevych) are for us murder- parliamentary powers to five years. The law Rada nixes application to EU dismissal. “Tabachnyk has no authorization ers, traitors and accomplices of Hitler’s exe- took effect on January 1, 2006. (Ukrinform) from the congress or the political council of cutioners,” Mr. Tabachnyk asserts. KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on the Party of Regions to be its ideologue,” Moreover, Mr. Tabachnyk claims it is mis- Yanukovych welcomes ruling October 6 refused to initiate Ukraine’s sub- Mr. Pysarchuk stated (Ukrayinska Pravda, mission of an application for membership placed for the U.S. and Europe to see the KYIV – The Constitutional Court of September 22). in the European Union. Only 61 members Orange revolutionaries as “democrats; in Ukraine repealed the amendments to the Mr. Tabachnyk’s latest attack on of Parliament voted for the draft law titled reality, they are ‘Ukrainian nationalists.” Mr. Constitution of Ukraine that were made in Galicians would be a private affair, Mr. “On submission of application for member- Tabachnyk, like the Russian leadership and 2004, therefore, “we returned to the main Pysarchuk says, if not for the fact that he is a ship in the European Union”; 226 votes the Yanukovych administration, believes law, under which Ukraine had lived since sitting Cabinet official. Mr. Pysarchuk were required for approval. The Rada thus democratic revolutions were CIA conspira- 1996. We returned to the Constitution, points out that not all Galicians are “nation- rejected petitioning President Viktor cies and the 2005-2010 Yushchenko admin- which was acknowledged as the best by the alists.” However, they are united in their istration received its orders from the U.S. Yanukovych to initiate as soon as possible European and other countries all over the loathing of Mr. Tabachnyk, adding that “it is Embassy (D. Tabachnyk, “Utynyi sup” po- Ukraine’s application for membership in world,” President Viktor Yanukovych said without sense that Dmytro Volodymyrovych Ukrainski. Kharkiv: Folio, 2008). the European Union within terms deter- in a statement posted on October 2 on the is seeking to collect arguments to denigrate U.S. conspiracy theories have proved presidential website. “As guarantor of the (Continued on page 14) Lviv as its Ukrainian spirit could not be popular among post-Soviet leaders and led destroyed over the centuries by many pow- to steps in Ukraine and Russia (where they erful colonizers.” were successful) to introduce legislation During the presidency of Viktor limiting Western funding for NGOs. Mr. Yushchenko (2005-2010) Mr. Tabachnyk FOUNDED 1933 Tabachnyk, like many in the Yanukovych THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY regularly attacked Ukrainian nationalism, administration, sees Western criticism of which he associated with the “Orange” lead- democratic regression, such as censorship, An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., ers, Mr. Yushchenko and Yulia as the work of Ukrainian NGOs funded by a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Tymoshenko, and Galicians. Mr. Tabachnyk Western grants to slander the Ukrainian Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. perceives himself in the role of a Soviet-era authorities. “Freedom of speech in their Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. ideological secretary, for example, in his understanding (‘independent media’ and (ISSN — 0273-9348) visceral denunciations of Ukrainian nation- ‘Stop cenzura!’) is the freedom of the oppo- alists in the 1940s, which positions him The Weekly: UNA: sition to lie about everything about the Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 authorities,” Mr. Tabachnyk suggested (http://2000.net.ua/2000/aspekty/amplitu- Postmaster, send address changes to: da/68928). The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Clarification Former President Leonid Kuchma and 2200 Route 10 Editors: Matthew Dubas In the article “Hundreds protest against Parliament Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn P.O. Box 280 Zenon Zawada (Kyiv) Yanukovych during his visit to the United both continue to point to the Heorhii Parsippany, NJ 07054 Nations,” (September 26 issue) Marianna Gongadze murder scandal in the fall of Zajac, president of the Ukrainian 2000 as a U.S. conspiracy (Ukrayinska The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com; e-mail: [email protected] National Women’s League of America, Pravda, September 15). This prompted a informed The Weekly that her remarks at strong rebuke from U.S. Ambassador John the demonstration included the following The Ukrainian Weekly, October 10, 2010, No. 41, Vol. LXXVIII Tefft (Kyiv Post, September 22). Copyright © 2010 The Ukrainian Weekly statement: “We do not believe the citi- Mr. Tabachnyk’s latest diatribe “Spiritual zens of Ukraine voted for these blatant Capitulation of Ukrainian Nationalists” curtailments of their basic human and (http://2000.net.ua/2000/aspekty/amplitu- ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA civil rights. We cannot allow Ukraine to da/68928) was published in his favorite revert to the past Soviet-style rule! We newspaper, 2000, established by “former” Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 urge President Yanukovych and his KGB officer, Sergei Kychygyn, who as e-mail: [email protected] administration to change direction to Communist Party commissar at the Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 address these human rights violations. We Vechirnyi Kyiv newspaper, specialized in fax: (973) 644-9510 encourage our fellow U.S. citizens to lis- vitriolic attacks on dissidents and NGOs. e-mail: [email protected] ten to our concerns and to help us awaken The newspaper has specialized in Soviet- Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 the consciousness of all freedom-loving e-mail: [email protected] persons.” (Continued on page 22) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 3

NEWS ANALYSIS Ukraine court bolsters presidential powers Yanukovych in power: RFE/RL lated.” He went on to call for early elections. KYIV – Ukraine’s Constitutional Court a negative rating so far “The only legitimate way out of this situa- has handed President Viktor Yanukovych a tion is early presidential and parliamentary by David Marples majority coalition in the Parliament that major victory, ruling that Parliament vio- elections,” Mr. Sobolev said. “This is the includes the Communist Party of Ukraine lated the Constitution at the height of the way out. Otherwise, dictatorship and anti- The September 22 visit of Ukrainian and the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc (made up Orange Revolution by approving limita- constitutional government will be legiti- President Viktor Yanukovych to New York of the People’s Party and the Labor Party). tions on presidential power. mized in the country.” to make a speech at the United Nations An example of the restrictions on free Anatoliy Holovin, head of the highest Analysts also questioned the court’s rul- was notable for the lack of high-level expression was provided on September 21, court, announced the ruling in Kyiv by ing. meetings with U.S. government leaders, as when Prime Minister Mykola Azarov saying the December 8, 2004, amendment Political scientist Viktor Nebozhenko well as for the public refusal of leaders of spoke to the youth wing of the Party of “does not correspond to the Constitution told RFE/RL that the court verdict exacer- the Ukrainian community to meet with Regions in Kyiv and announced his initia- of Ukraine, is unconstitutional, due to vio- him. tive to ban lampooning of Ukrainian poli- lations of constitutional procedures for its bated Ukraine’s already muddled political The community leaders were signaling ticians on television. Mr. Azarov has been consideration and adoption.” situation. their displeasure at recent events in described as a boring man who speaks The ruling restores the Ukrainian presi- “The Constitutional Court, with its decision, has created a frightening consti- Ukraine, including the September 9 arrest Ukrainian badly and is an ardent dent’s authority to choose the prime minis- of historian Ruslan Zabilyi in Lviv by tutional collision,” Mr. Nebozhenko said. Russophile – he was born in Russia and ter and the Cabinet, effectively shifting the agents of the Security Service of Ukraine “It wanted to act for the best, but it turned educated in Moscow. country from a parliamentary to a presi- (SBU), for alleged dissemination of classi- out the way it always does. It has really Under President Yanukovych as well, dential republic. Previously, a majority in fied information, attacks on the Ukrainian worsened the situation in the country western Ukraine has become alienated Parliament was required to confirm the media, and Mr. Yanukovych’s pact with because it has placed itself in the position from the rest of the country. president’s nominations for prime minister Russia to maintain the Black Sea Fleet at of the highest legislative organ and has Thus Mr. Azarov’s underlings consist of and Cabinet posts. Sevastopol until 2042. ordered the legislature to execute – to a first vice prime minister and five vice President Yanukovych applauded the In general, the community perceives become an executive organ.” prime ministers, all but one of whom are decision but stressed that he does not plan presidential policy as being more attuned sweeping changes and will continue to from the eastern regions of Ukraine – the Question of authority to the interests of Russia than those of exception, Sergey Tigipko, who is not a seek broad-based support. Ukraine and sees President Yanukovych as Speaking at a forum in Yalta at the Ihor Koliushko, head of the Kyiv-based member of the Party of Regions and was a puppet of Russian Prime Minister born in Moldova. In short, the Cabinet com- same time that the court announced its rul- Center for Political and Legal Reforms, Vladimir Putin. ing, Mr. Yanukovych said, “Given the sad agreed and said he didn’t understand prises essentially a group of men – there are Mr. Yanukovych made some efforts to no women – from the heartland of support lessons of the past, we must proceed with “where the Constitutional Court is getting avoid a hostile reception. After he took a broad dialogue and legitimate deci- the authority to change the current for the Party of Regions. Western office earlier this year, a section dedicated Ukrainians are pointedly excluded. sions.” He pledged to strengthen represen- Constitution with this decision.” to the 1933 Famine in Ukraine was quick- tative democracy, local self-government “The logic of this decision would sug- Minister for Education and Science ly removed from the presidential website. Dmytro Tabachnyk, who was also a vice and respect for human rights. gest that until now the 2004 Constitution In mid-September it reappeared on the Later, Mr. Yanukovych suggested that was valid and, from today, the prime minister in the later years of the Ukrainian and Russian versions of the site Kuchma presidency, has consistently Ukraine needed constitutional reform, pos- Constitutional Court said that all laws and (but not the English version), including the sibly through a referendum. In an address legislative acts shall be adopted in accor- inflamed public opinion among western decrees adopted in Ukraine and other Ukrainians. In the September 17-23 issue to the nation, the text of which was carried dance with the provisions of the 1996 countries during the administration of his on his website, the president said: “I sup- Constitution,” Mr. Koliushko said. “This of 2000, he published an article titled “The predecessor. Soon thereafter some sections Spiritual Capitulation of Nationalists.” port the idea of a referendum and the idea means the Constitutional Court has were removed. of a national constitutional assembly... to exceeded the powers granted it by the The crux of the article is that radical The website also includes the 1986 nationalists are trying to use western consolidate reforming the political sys- Constitution.” nuclear disaster at Chornobyl, stating that tem.” Parliament Chairman Volodymyr Ukraine as an ideological base with the the government is preparing to mark its intention of splitting it off from the rest of The president’s political opponents Lytvyn called for a constitutional commis- 25th anniversary on April 26. Special were quick to denounce the court ruling as sion to determine the current text of the the country and forming a separate state. attention is being paid to the construction However, wrote Mr. Tabachnyk, the a step toward authoritarianism. Constitution and for Parliament to ratify of a new roof over the destroyed fourth its findings. nationalists destroyed their chances of Talk of a ‘coup’ reactor, which is approximately 10 years retaining influence during the five years Mr. Yanukovych’s Party of Regions behind schedule and posing a renewed risk after the 2004 Orange Revolution. One of Opposition leader and former Prime currently holds 175 seats in the 450-seat of increased radiation to the surrounding his chief targets was 50-year-old Minister Yulia Tymoshenko compared the Verkhovna Rada; the Yulia Tymoshenko area. Ukrainian writer and poet Yuri ruling to the 1991 coup attempt against Bloc has 156; the Our Ukraine-People’s In his speeches at the United Nations Andrukhovych, whom Mr. Tabachnyk sin- Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Self-Defense Bloc has 72; the Communist and meetings in Europe (particularly the gled out as the ringleader of the separat- “This day, October 1, 2010, will go Party has 27; and the Volodymyr Lytvyn one with German Chancellor Angela ists. down in Ukrainian history as the day of Bloc has 20. Merkel on August 20), Mr. Yanukovych Reaction to the article – it is the latest in the murder of democracy, the day of the stressed the importance of democratic a long list of crude and inflammatory com- establishment of dictatorship, as the day of RFE/RL Ukrainian Service correspon- freedoms and independence of the media. ments by Mr. Tabachnyk, who has offered the Ukrainian GKChP,” Ms. Tymoshenko dents Mikhail Mihalisko and Maryana He has appointed commissions on eco- sympathetic comments about Stalin in the said in a reference to the State Committee Drach and RFE/RL correspondent Robert nomic reform and to deal with corruption. past – was surprisingly swift. The leader on the State of Emergency, the group Coalson contributed to this report. The problem is that words have not of the Party of Regions branch in Lviv, behind the so-called August coup. Copyright 2010, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted been matched by deeds by the president Petro Pysarchuk, declared that he would National Deputy Serhii Sobolev, deputy with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ and his Party of Regions, which leads a chairman of the Yulia Tymoshenko bloc, Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, immediately initiate steps to have Mr. Tabachnyk removed from office and that echoed Ms. Tymoshenko’s alarm. “A coup Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. David Marples, Ph.D., is director of the Minister has no mandate to pose as the d’état has taken place in the country,” Mr. (See http://www.rferl.org/content/ the Stasiuk Program for the Study of party’s ideologist. Sobolev said. “The Constitution, the fun- Ukraine_Rules_In_Favor_Of_Stronger_ Contemporary Ukraine at the University The critical question perhaps is whether damental law of the country, has been vio- Presidential_Rule/2173534.html.) of Alberta. The commentary above President Yanukovych will take any steps appeared on September 27 on “Current to criticize the comments of his divisive Politics in Ukraine,” the blog page of subordinates. There has been no indication the Stasiuk Program. (See http://ukrai- FOR THE RECORD: Sen. Mc Cain’s neanalysis.wordpress.com/.) (Continued on page 19) statement on court ruling in Ukraine Quotable notes U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) made Orange Revolution. “For us any president of Ukraine is absolutely fine who is realistically orient- the following statement regarding the I spoke today with Yulia Tymoshenko, ed toward the interests of Ukraine. [Former President Viktor] Yushchenko inter- October 1 ruling by Ukraine’s who told me of the increasing pressures preted those interests in a false way. Yushchenko thought they consisted of get- Constitutional Court. that Ukraine’s peaceful political opposi- ting as far from Russia as possible and quickly moving toward the West. That is tion is facing, especially in the run up to precisely why we had such a hard time with him. But with Viktor Yanukovych, it I am saddened and concerned that local elections this month. I encouraged is simple for us. He has a significantly more precise and adequate understanding today’s ruling by Ukraine’s Constitutional her to continue working for greater of Ukraine’s interests.” Court could lead to a harmful centraliza- democracy in Ukraine and to convey my tion of power and a weakening of democ- support to all of her fellow reformers and – Konstanin Kosachyov, chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Foreign racy in Ukraine. Though Ukraine’s steps civil society advocates. The United States Affairs Committee and head of United Russia’s Commission on Interparty and toward democracy over the past six years must rally our trans-Atlantic allies to sup- International Ties, as quoted by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on September have been a work in progress, the Court’s port all Ukrainians who seek a strong, 29 in an article headlined “Kremlin’s ruling party boosts ties across the former action today has undone much of that prosperous and democratic future for Soviet Union.” progress and betrayed the promise of the their sovereign and independent country. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41

Yanukovych explains his priorities during visit to United States by Pavel Korduban respondent.net, September 23). He told the Eurasia Daily Monitor Atlantic Council that he “categorically dis- agreed” with those who claim that free- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych dom of speech is on the verge of collaps- used his second visit to the U.S. as presi- ing in Ukraine. dent on September 22-24 to clarify his Mr. Yanukovych said the government views and intentions towards the West. has had nothing to do with recent conflicts Many in the U.S. and Western Europe between media owners and editors or jour- have been concerned by the nature of nalists (www.president.gov.ua, September Kyiv’s relations with Moscow under Mr. 23). The Security Service of Ukraine Yanukovych, especially after the (SBU) chaired by Mr. Yanukovych’s Ukrainian president dropped NATO mem- appointee, Valerii Khoroshkovsky, has bership from Ukraine’s agenda under been involved in several recent conflicts Russian pressure. Furthermore, the April with journalists, making Mr. gas-for-navy treaty resulting in the allow- Yanukovych’s arguments sound uncon- ance of the Russian Black Sea Fleet to stay vincing. in Sevastopol until at least 2042 in Mr. Yanukovych paid much attention to exchange for gas price discounts has also relations with Washington. Despite the furthered this unease. Issues relating to visits to Ukraine this year by U.S. freedom of speech have also been raising Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and the concern. Undersecretary of State for Political President Yanukovych tried, but most Atlantic Council Affairs William Burns, the dominant view likely failed, to dispel those concerns in President Viktor Yanukovych addresses a gathering of 80 business leaders, for- in Kyiv, both among the ruling elite and his interviews and during his meeting with mer government officials, think-tank analysts and journalists at the Atlantic the opposition, is that the Obama adminis- the Atlantic Council, although he affirmed Council in New York City on September 23. tration does not view relations with that European integration remains his gov- Ukraine as being important. Addressing ernment’s top priority. sacrifice this for the sake of gas. ly the association agreement will remain the Atlantic Council, Mr. Yanukovych The European Union remains Ukraine’s In his address to the Atlantic Council, unsigned this year, despite Mr. hinted that he was not satisfied with the strategic choice according to Mr. Mr. Yanukovych affirmed that the EU Yanukovych’s push. The Ukrainian presi- low frequency of his meetings with Mr. Yanukovych, who assured this in an inter- remains the main priority while Russia is dent’s aide Serhii Lyovochkin predicted Obama. view with the Associated Press and the “another important priority.” Mr. that the agreement would be signed at the Mr. Yanukovych stated that it was nec- Wall Street Journal. At the same time, he Yanukovych said that “unnecessary ten- Ukraine-EU summit scheduled for essary to “maintain the balance in relations stated that it was important to develop sion” has been removed from relations November 22, but the EU spokeswoman with Europe, the U.S. and Russia.” Mr. relations with Russia in order to guarantee with Moscow, but admitted that problems for enlargement, Angela Filote, said Yanukovych invited the U.S. to participate the stability of Russian gas deliveries to remain. recently that it would not be signed in in a conference on Chornobyl scheduled Europe. He also confirmed that unlike his However, he named only one problem: November. Mr. Filote suggested this may for April 2011 (www.president.gov.ua, predecessor, Viktor Yushchenko, his gov- the construction of the South Stream pipe- happen next year (Interfax, September 22). September 23). The Yanukovych adminis- ernment would not pursue the NATO line, which his team views as the most The EU’s most influential members tration expects that in return for Mr. membership agenda as this might “unbal- serious threat to Ukraine’s role as the main such as Germany and France are very Yanukovych’s promise to Obama to elimi- ance” the international order (www.presi- transit route for Russian gas. “The strate- skeptical about Ukrainian membership nate enriched uranium (EDM, April 21), dent.gov.ua, September 22; www.korre- gic goal is not just to maintain but also to aspirations, so Kyiv’s insistence on “the the U.S. will provide financial assistance spondent.net, September 23). strengthen Ukraine’s role as the main tran- membership prospect” does not facilitate for the project aimed at reinforcing the For President Yanukovych and the east- sit route for Russian gas bound for talks on the association agreement. concrete shell that covers the reactor in Ukrainian industrial elite, whose interests Europe,” Mr. Yanukovych explained. Mr. Yanukovych dismissed internation- Chornobyl that was damaged by the 1986 his government expresses, the EU is pri- Addressing Ukraine’s relations with the al concerns that freedom of speech may be accident. Deputy Prime Minister Andriy marily a large market for raw materials EU, Mr. Yanukovych said that Ukraine in danger in Ukraine (Eurasia Daily Kliuyev recently noted that the project is from Ukraine and Russia, whose main will soon complete talks on an association Monitor, September 27). Commenting seriously short of funds and behind sched- transit route is Ukraine. Russia remains a agreement which should secure access to during an interview on the recent disap- ule (Interfax-Ukraine, September 23). key supplier of gas upon which the east- the EU market, visa-free travel and “clear pearance of the journalist Vasyl ern-Ukrainian heavy industry depends. As membership prospects” (www.president. Klymentyev in the eastern city of Kharkiv, The article above is reprinted from Ukraine’s NATO aspirations were a seri- gov.ua, September 23). he said it had nothing to do with his gov- Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission ous concern for Moscow, it has been natu- In fact, talks with the EU have been dif- ernment’s policy, adding that such prob- from its publisher, the Jamestown ral for the pragmatic Mr. Yanukovych to ficult due to trade disputes, making it like- lems are not unique to Ukraine (www.kor- Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

prepared within two hours?” Mr. Justice Anatolii Holovin, a Donbas native required that only parliamentary factions, Court scraps... Zhdanov said. “This is a rather serious, – issued its October 1 ruling as a political of which there are currently five, form (Continued from page 1) painstaking matter. Those in power knew directive from the president has cast the coalition government, not individual the 1996 Constitution the Yanukovych this ruling was coming.” doubt on the court’s legitimacy as well, deputies, which were used to form the administration would determine as valid Ukraine’s pro-Western opposition both Ukrainian and European observers current coalition.] and applicable, said Yurii Yakymenko, leaders alleged Mr. Yanukovych staged a concluded. Another step the president took in the director of legal and political pro- coup in ordering the ruling and called for “The Constitutional Court doesn’t usurping power involved recruiting the grams at the Razumkov Center in Kyiv. pre-term presidential and parliamentary have the authority to change the Kyiv City Council in voting in September The ruling cast into doubt the legitima- elections. Constitution,” Mr. Yakymenko said, to dissolve the city’s district councils. Mr. cy of the presidency, the Cabinet of “We’ve all been returned far back to echoing the prevailing view among legal Yanukovych took this step knowing that Ministers and the Verkhovna Rada; the the Kuchma epoch, with all the compo- experts that only Parliament could intro- the Party of Regions could never win a terms of their authority; and when elec- nents of the former dictatorship,” opposi- duce changes to the Constitution through majority in the capital’s district councils, tion leader Yulia Tymoshenko said on the legislation. Yet Mr. Yanukovych wasn’t observers said. tions should occur. It also raised questions day of the court ruling. “We are counting capable of mustering enough votes. Dissolving a democratically elected about whether pre-term elections of the on the global democratic community to “Do we have an organ that can ensure government organ is unconstitutional, president and Parliament are necessary. assess adequately what is taking place in and guarantee the upholding of the violating the basic rights of Kyiv resi- “The manipulative approach towards Ukraine today.” Constitution?” Mr. Yakymenko asked. dents to elect their government represen- how to interpret whether the law is retro- Top European institutions offered care- “The answer is there is none. Neither the tatives, legal experts confirmed. active is absolutely apparent,” Mr. fully worded criticism of the ruling. Constitutional Court nor any other organ Meanwhile the Cabinet of Ministers Yakymenko said. “What we need is retro- “The ruling is quite unusual because can do it. First was its ruling approving law was passed by Parliament on October active, what’s not needed isn’t. It’s an six years passed from the moment the the [illegally formed] coalition, and now 7 “without conforming to by-laws, with- absolutely selective approach that leads changes were approved [in December we have this obvious case.” out discussion, without taking into to political chaos.” 2004], and it’s very unusual for changes Most of President Yanukovych’s account any proposals, and in general Experts pointed to ample evidence that to be overturned after such a long period authoritarian chain of command has been without providing deputies with the texts the ruling was politically motivated. The of time,” Thomas Markert, the secretary achieved by illegal means, observers said, of legislation under vote,” said a court had four years to issue such a ruling of the Venice Commission of the Council beginning with the establishment of a Tymoshenko Bloc statement. after the new Constitution took effect of Europe, told the UNIAN news service parliamentary coalition that failed to “I congratulate you on turning this hall January 1, 2006, yet didn’t do so until in an interview published on October 5. secure a majority of national deputies into a cemetery of the Ukrainian President Yanukovych launched his “The situation is disturbing, of course, within the three factions forming it. Parliament,” said National Deputy authoritarian drive. because it turns out that the government It’s the illegal formation of the majori- Roman Zvarych from the parliamentary Moreover, within hours of the ruling, in Ukraine worked for several years on ty coalition that enabled the current gov- tribune. Justice Minister Oleksander Lavrynovych the basis of an unconstitutional ernment led by Prime Minister Mykola “There’s no sense in working on laws happened to have legislation ready to Constitution. This creates problems of Azarov to emerge. Months later, the because Parliament as such has practical- submit to Parliament that would restore legitimacy of its acts and legitimacy Constitutional Court issued its first dubi- ly stopped existing. You’ve ruined the the authority of the Cabinet of Ministers overall,” Mr. Markert said. ous ruling when it legitimized the way Ukrainian Parliament, and you’ve turned to conform to the 1996 Constitution. The ample evidence that the the coalition government was formed. this hall into a cemetery for Ukrainian “Who would think that this bill was Constitutional Court – led by Chief [Editor’s note: The 2006 Constitution democracy” Mr. Zvarych stated. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 5

Government of Ukraine supports Electronic Library project by Oksana Khanas In its first year and a half of operation, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv of USAID, which provided the resources to the ELibUkraine project organized National Agrarian University and Ukrainian get this project up and running. We are CHICAGO – The Ukrainian government Ukraine’s own available digital academic Catholic University) and several other can- hopeful that with the Ukrainian govern- has declared its support for the Electronic and research work into a central portal, con- didate libraries representing various oblasts ment’s decision to also participate, more Library of Ukraine (ELibUkraine), a project ducted nationwide user training programs of Ukraine. support from various sources will be forth- established by the Chicago-based Kyiv- and promoted awareness of Ukrainian Dr. Tetiana Yaroshenko serves as the proj- coming.” Mohyla Foundation of America in January access to some of the world’s most impor- ect’s executive director. Commenting on the “The financial aspect of electronic 2009. tant general and some specialized databases. progress and achievements of ELibUkraine’s academic, research and professional Affirming the goals and expansion of the ELibUkraine provided access for more than first two years, Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of information involves a significant budget. project, the Cabinet of Ministers issued a 196,000 students and 9,000 faculty and staff America President Marta Farion said: The situation for electronic libraries in statement on September 9 committing to at Ukrainian universities to 22 paid data “Access to global electronic information is a Ukraine is a little different from other pay for basic global databases for the proj- bases and 49 open-source databases from a matter beyond supporting education. Having countries throughout the world where ect’s expansion to approximately 85 nation- central webpage (www.elibukr.org.). the opportunity to access unbiased informa- governments, universities and research al universities. The ongoing ELibUkraine already tion is a profoundly important matter of institutions pay high fees to providers of “Acknowledging the necessity to provide expanded its consortium of participating equal access and freedom of information, information and for necessary infrastruc- quality information resources for the devel- Ukrainian universities from an initial three and it is one of the fundamental require- tures. Training, management, operations, opment of research and education in to seven. The consortium members receive ments for building and sustaining a democ- awareness programs, technical updates Ukraine, the organization of access to world access to a multitude of general and special- racy and strengthening civil society.” and IT staffs also require serious fund- digital resources and the establishment of ized databases. With the Ukrainian govern- “Libraries are the venue through which ing,” explained Ms. Farion. “We are con- national academic electronic resources, the ment’s support, 85 national universities will this work takes place. University libraries tinually looking for additional sponsor- government of Ukraine will support the receive access to at least two major databas- are the source of research, innovation, ships from individuals, corporations and development and expansion of the above- es through the central portal and will be scholarship and dissemination of informa- foundations whose interest and generosi- mentioned project (ELibUkraine) in every beneficiaries of the project’s training, tech- tion. A country cannot survive without inno- ty will be recognized publicly and on the way,” the statement said. nical support and management. Expansion vation and competitiveness, and universi- website of ELibUkraine.” “In our opinion the project’s wide- plans also include providing access to global ties prepare a country’s future leaders and Contributions in support of the ranged introduction will improve the condi- information to Ukraine’s main government innovators and form the basis of a civil soci- Electronic Library of Ukraine may be tion of civil society, will significantly raise institutions. ety,” she added. made to the Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of the level of national competitiveness The current seven members of the Ms. Farion also discussed the financial America at www.kmfoundation.com. 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COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Yanukovych in Wonderland Legal nihilism in Ukraine by Alexander J. Motyl what impact Mr. Yanukovych’s policies President Viktor Yanukovych has taken legal nihilism to unprecedented levels in will have only in 2011. Ukraine. He showed authoritarian and totalitarian rulers throughout the world what The policy and business elites who Claim: “I think you will be interested to you can do if you don’t like a country’s Constitution: just get your highest judges to attended the Atlantic Council’s September know how I understand democracy. Of all trash it. In one fell swoop, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine decided on October 1 24 luncheon in New York with Ukraine’s its various definitions the following is the that Ukraine’s Constitution is… unconstitutional! President Viktor Yanukovych may be closest to me: Democracy means stable As its pretext, the Constitutional Court cited legal violations in how the constitu- wondering just what he meant by what he state institutions, broad civic freedoms and tional changes were approved on December 8, 2004. It also ruled that the Constitution said – and, more important, by what he did justice. A state in which these principles passed in 1996 – in accordance with which the president has full control of all the not say. are being violated is doomed to have cor- major government bodies – now takes immediate effect. The good news is that his “address” ruption, chaos, lawlessness or authoritari- Funny how it took the court nearly six years before it noticed these procedural was probably written by his minions – anism.” violations – and just at the time when President Yanukovych needed the ruling to possibly in Ukrainian, possibly in Russian Reality: No self-respecting political the- fulfill his goal of total authority in his hands. After all, there was no way he – and then translated into barely adequate orist anywhere would define democracy as could have convinced 300 national deputies in the Verkhovna Rada to change the English (with a noticeable absence of defi- stability plus broad civic freedoms plus Constitution. nite and indefinite articles). The speech justice. Democracy, Mr. Yanukovych may Ukrainian legal expert Ihor Koliushko of the Center for Legal and Political may therefore be assumed to reflect Mr. be interested in knowing, is about “rule of Reforms in Kyiv pointed out there are minor procedural violations in any legislation Yanukovych’s views, and not those of his the people” – and that means, above all, that’s approved. To pick at such details, nearly six years after the fact, while passing American handler, the political consultant fair and free elections in which competing legislation on October 7 that flouted even the most basic parliamentary procedural Paul Manafort. and viable parties take part. That Mr. requirements is the epitome of political manipulation and cynicism. It’s important to remember that, despite Yanukovych says nothing about elections The October 1 court ruling and the Rada’s October 7 approval of the Cabinet Mr. Yanukovych’s claim to be a straight is his way of saying that his party plans to of Ministers law, without any discussion or review, also mark the degradation of shooter, he is above all a product of Soviet stay in power for the indefinite future, Ukraine’s political and judicial institutions. The Constitutional Court lacks legiti- politics and ideology and their current despite the inconvenience of local elec- macy, and so does the coalition government, which the court upheld despite incarnation in his bailiwick – Ukraine’s tions in October 2010 and parliamentary obvious constitutional violations. Ukraine’s conversion into a full-fledged reactionary rustbelt, the Donbas. That elections in 2012. Note also that authoritarian state has been achieved within a mere seven and a half months of means he knows that words, and their Yanukovych fails to mention specific free- Mr. Yanukovych taking office. manipulation, matter. doms, such as freedom of assembly and Unfortunately, the reaction of European institutions to these events has been So, as Americans try to maneuver speech, as those have been violated sys- inadequate and disappointing. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of through Mr. Yanukovych’s linguistic won- tematically since he came to power. Last, Europe issued an October 5 resolution on the functioning of democratic institu- derland, they may be advised to keep the Yanukovych pointedly avoids the term tions in Ukraine in which it “takes into its attention” the October 1 ruling, but following translation manual in mind. “rule of law,” which is about impartial offers no condemnation of the politically motivated decision. PACE referred the Let’s go through some of the main claims institutions and procedures, and prefers to matter to the Venice Commission and said the court’s decision “should now push made by Mr. Yanukovych and determine speak of “justice,” which all authoritarian the Verkhovna Rada towards initiating an all-embracing process of constitutional what they really mean or what really lies leaders, from Russia’s Vladimir Putin to reforms with the goal of bringing the Constitution of Ukraine into complete con- behind them. Belarus’s Alyaksandr Lukashenka, claim formity with European standards.” Claim: “For the first time in the modern to be best qualified to dispense. But there may be a silver lining to this dark cloud that has enveloped Ukraine. history of Ukraine – the president, the Claim: “National public discussion of The authoritarian government is likely to return single-winner voting to the parlia- government and the Parliament [to be the public television concept that I initiat- mentary elections, replacing closed party lists that required the elected parties to form exact, the coalition majority that has been ed has been completed. In the nearest factions, which formed the coalition, said Yurii Yakymenko, the director of political- formed] are moving in the same strategic future a bill paving the way for the princi- legal programs at the Razumkov Center in Kyiv. direction, not in the three different ones as pally different mass media – the ones As a result, President Yanukovych will find his job in approving legislation far was the case earlier.” which policy will be determined by the more complicated. He’ll be faced with the same problems that President Leonid Reality: Mr. Yanukovych fails to men- civil society – will be submitted to the Kuchma had when he had to find consensus among more than a dozen parliamentary tion that this unprecedented unanimity is Parliament for consideration.” factions, whose membership and alliances shifted on a daily basis, rather than trying the product of crude constitutional shenan- Reality: Note that Mr. Yanukovych states to satisfy the three factions that now make up the ruling coalition – the Party of igans that enabled his Party of Regions to that the policy of public television will be Regions, the Communist Party and the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc. form a majority in the Parliament and thus determined by “civil society” – implying, New poles of opposition are guaranteed to emerge in that type of Parliament, which a government. among other things, that the current media, could very well slow Mr. Yanukovych’s ability to turn Ukraine into the southern prov- Claim: “I put forward tough, but and especially his critics, are not reflective ince of Russia. Moreover, the president loses the power to dismiss Parliament if a accomplishable requirements to reduce of civil society. You can therefore be certain coalition isn’t formed, another obstacle that annoyed Mr. Kuchma immensely. licensing procedures by 90 percent, to cut that his notion of civil society excludes the Now that power is completely concentrated in Mr. Yanukovych’s hands, he must the number and scope of activities of the opposition. More important, you can be take full responsibility for the Ukrainian economy and its performance. If it doesn’t controlling bodies to the fullest extent pos- equally certain that “civil society” will be improve, he’ll have no one to blame but himself and the Party of Regions. Be careful sible in order to substantially decrease the represented by some Mr. Yanukovych- what you ask for, Mr. President. You just might get it. tax pressure.” appointed “civic” body, whose members Reality: Revenue collection by the gov- will all be Yanukovych allies and/or crea- ernment is woefully below target, with the tures. And you can be absolutely certain result that tax collectors have been set that they will transform public television loose on the small and medium-sized busi- into a mouthpiece of the president. Oct. Turning the pages back... nesses Mr. Yanukovych claims to support. Claim: “I categorically disagree with More important, Mr. Yanukovych fails to statements that claim freedom of speech is explain just how the liberalizing measures on decline in Ukraine. As for separate turf he ostensibly supports can be reconciled wars in media sphere that have recently 11 with an authoritarian bureaucracy domi- Two years ago, on October 11, 2008, super heavyweight boxer been widely discussed, I have to responsi- 2008 Vitali Klitschko defeated Samuel Peter in front of 12,000 people nated by one party – his own – and intent bly stress that the government has nothing at O2 World Arena in Berlin to reclaim the World Boxing Council on never giving up power to an opposition to do with them. They are clashing of (WBC) heavyweight title. that Mr. Yanukovych’s people have public- business interests or disputes between the Klitschko (36-2, 35 KO), 37, won the fight by technical knockout (TKO) after Peter, 28, ly vowed to destroy. media management and its staff.” retired after the eighth round. Klitschko was dubbed “champion emeritus” by the WBC after Claim: “This and other measures have Reality: Mr. Yanukovych fails to men- he retired from the sport in 2004. Prior to the Klitschko-Peter fight, critics felt the Ukrainian already brought in first considerable tion that these turf wars involve Ukraine’s boxer was away from the spot for too long to compete. Klitschko’s previous fight was an results – we have not only stopped an largest media mogul, Valeriy eight-round victory over American Corrie Sanders in 2004. unprecedented economic downslide in a Khoroshkovsky – who just happens to be “I knew that if I lost the fight I would not get a second chance,” Klitschko told reporters time of peace, but set forward a steady the head of Ukraine’s intelligence service, after the fight. “It was a one-way ticket, and I used my chance.” economic development – more than 6 per- which just happens to have begun a pro- cent GDP growth in the first six months of Klitschko deviated from his regular “robotic” style for the fight, and adopted a more cess of selective intimidation of academ- this year.” relaxed form against Peter (30-2). Peter took a more defensive posture, ducking and weav- ics, journalists and foreigners. Mr. Reality: As everybody knows, no gov- ing in an attempt to avoid Klitschko’s steady left hook and right hand. Khoroshkovsky, by the way, was appoint- ernment policies can affect GDP immedi- “If Samuel Peter didn’t stop the fight, I have a feeling in the next two rounds, I would ed by Mr. Yanukovych. ately. There’s always a time lag of several have knocked him out,” Klitschko said. “He got more and more punches, and his chin was Claim: “Will correction of our Euro- months, maybe more. Ukraine’s economic not so strong as in the first rounds.” Atlantic integration course and defining our growth in the first half of 2010 is thus due Don King, Peter’s co-promoter, suggested a rematch between Lennox Lewis and non-aligned status as the main guidance either to the policies of the Tymoshenko Klitschko. During the match in 2003 Klitschko was denied the title, while winning on point in the security sphere leave a mark on government or, more likely, to the general points, after the referee stopped the fight due to Klitschko’s severely cut eye. our relations? … By the way, the term upswing in the global economy. We’ll see Klitschko (currently at 40-2, 38 KO), now 39, takes on American Shannon Briggs (51-5- “non-aligned” or “non-alignment” is not the 1, 45 KO), 38, on October 16 in Hamburg, Germany. It is expected that Klitschko will most adequate one since the era of military Alexander J. Motyl is a contributing attempt to methodically wear out his opponent, while Briggs is hoping to catch Klitschko’s blocs has long ended together with the Cold chin early in the fight. editor at the Atlantic Council and a pro- War. But at least, it is concise and under- fessor of political science at Rutgers Source: “Vitali Klitschko reclaims WBC title,” The Ukrainian Weekly, October 19, 2008. University-Newark. (Continued on page 22) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 7

NEWS AND VIEWS The language of tsars, commissars and chauvinists by Askold S. Lozynskyj filled.” Committees of language experts from the The perfect storm The Constitution of Ukraine states that Council of Europe do not consider historical the official state language in Ukraine is background. They deal strictly with the I don’t ever recall feeling more uneasy “People in Ukraine” she said, “are horri- Ukrainian. Additionally, the Constitution “now.” How certain minorities came to be regarding both the U.S. and Ukraine. I fied when Western leaders say they are provides: “In Ukraine, the free develop- compactly sizable on a particular territory is watch the news and cringe. I read my very pleased that there is stability in ment, use and protection of Russian, and not addressed and, perhaps, not even of con- e-mails and cry. Rarely is there some- Ukraine. Every time they come here other languages of national minorities of cern. Thus, Ukraine’s population demo- thing to cheer about. Yanukovych’s image is cleaned up and Ukraine, is guaranteed.” No other language graphics – such as the results of a colonial In 2008 I wrote about the “perfect” people begin to get confused and start is named. policy which resulted in a forced Famine of candidate. In 2009 I wrote about the thinking that [his] values... are those of Last month three national deputies from the Ukrainian population and its replace- “perfect” president. This year I write the liberal democratic world... It’s the sta- the Party of Regions, the Volodymyr Lytvyn ment with Russians or the deportation of about “the perfect storm.” bility of the graveyard,” concluded Ms. Bloc and the Communist Party registered Crimean Tatars from Crimea and the ensu- During the campaign, Barack Obama Tymoshenko. draft legislation on minority languages in ing settlement of Russians there – are anath- promised much. “We will go through the Ukraine is part of my “perfect storm.” Ukraine. A separate paragraph was devoted ema to both the “experts” and “ministers.” federal budget line by line,” he declared, Have you ever felt more helpless and to Ukrainian as the state language. A sepa- The question arises: should the status of “eliminating those programs we don’t hopeless? Sure, Ukraine has had worse rate paragraph was accorded to the Russian the Russian language in Ukraine be a cause need.” Has he cut anything? Since com- moments in its history – Stalin, the language as well. for concern by the Council of Europe and, ing into office President Obama signed Holodomor, Hitler – to mention but three. All other “regional languages” or thus, an argument or justification for into law an $800 billion stimulus package But these were horrors inflicted upon “minority languages” were mentioned and a massive new health entitlement. this recent draft legislation by representa- Ukraine by foreigners. What Ukraine is together in the next paragraph. Russian was One projection of the 2010 fiscal year tives of the ruling coalition in Ukraine’s experiencing today has been inflicted by listed again at the head of the list of “minori- deficit is over 10 percent of the GDP or Parliament? Or is this an abuse of the free Ukrainians upon free Ukrainians. ty languages,” which included Belarussian, around $1.5 trillion. Some economists Charter? The short answer is “abuse.” As Ukraine has had some glorious years – Bulgarian, Armenian, Gagauz, Yiddish, predict that by 2012 our national debt mentioned, the experts found no current 988, 1648, 1918, 1991, for example, as Crimean Tatar, Moldovan, German, New will be larger than the entire U.S. econo- problems regarding the Russian language in well as some disastrous ones – 1349, Greek, Polish, Roma, Romanian, Slovak my. Ukraine under the charter, and the Russian 1709, 1775, 1932. Ukrainian history is and Hungarian. Specific reference was Mr. Obama also promised: no ear- language is the only non-Ukrainian lan- also replete with fools, traitors and made to the “European Charter on Regional marks; the end of “no-compete” contracts guage mentioned by name for protection opportunists. Hetman Bohdan Languages or Minority Languages.” with the government; no White House under the Constitution of Ukraine. Khmelnytsky signed the Treaty of Lest there be any ambiguity about the hiring of former lobbyists; health-care The more important long-term issue is Pereyaslav, foolishly. Hetman Ivan thrust of the current legislative effort, the negotiations and other important legisla- whether, given its special status both under paragraph devoted exclusively to Russian tion broadcast live on C-SPAN; a new era Mazepa and Yevhen Konovalets were Ukraine’s Constitution and the reality, the opened with the following verbiage: “In of international understanding; bipartisan betrayed by Ukrainian traitors. Members Russian language in Ukraine should be a Ukraine, according to the Constitution of cooperation in all matters of significance of OUN factions betrayed each other. Ms. concern at all under the charter. Clearly, the Ukraine, the free development, use and pro- to Americans. None of this happened. Tymoshenko and Viktor Yushchenko put Ukrainian language, despite the fact that it is tection of the Russian language is guaran- Add that to the BP and Arizona immigra- together the Orange Revolution and then discriminated against throughout eastern teed taking into account that the Russian tion bungles and his uncanny ability to spent five years peeling it apart, foolishly Ukraine on a daily basis, does not fall within language is native, or such as is used daily ignore struggling democracies, and you ignoring the greater good. And now we the parameters of the charter, because of its by a majority of the citizens of Ukraine, have a president whose approval ratings have President Viktor Yanukovych, a cor- special status. equally accepted together with the have tanked. And now we learn from Bob rupt opportunist who just put the The Preamble to the Charter expresses its Ukrainian language as the language of com- Woodward that President Obama has Constitutional Court in his pocket. Does purpose, to which the member-states of the munication between individuals throughout politicized military strategy in this man have any redeeming qualities? Council of Europe signatory thereto have Ukraine.” Afghanistan. Some 60 percent of Ukraine’s electorate agreed: “to achieve a greater unity between Not coincidentally, a Committee of Did Mr. Obama keep any of his prom- now expects falsification at the October its members, particularly for the purpose of Experts from the Council of Europe had ises? Yes. He promised change and we 31 elections. safeguarding and realizing the ideals and recently done a study of the regional and got it. “Obamacare” is a bureaucratic What hurts most is losing the hope I principles which are their common heritage; minority language issue in Ukraine, submit- nightmare that will hurt, not help. An had in 2005. Being present at the inaugu- considering that the protection of the histori- ting its report to the Committee of Ministers $800 billion dollar cut in Medicare will ration of President Yushchenko was an of the Council of Europe, who then issued cal regional or minority languages of adversely affect Baba and Dido. Mr. honor. I wanted to believe that under his their report on July 7. The findings refer to Europe, some of which are in danger of Obama apologized to Muslim audiences leadership Ukraine would blossom and specific languages with particular emphasis eventual extinction, contributes to the main- for America’s many “sins” and told them prosper. Like most Ukrainians today, I on those that are in danger of becoming tenance and development of Europe’s cul- that the United States is not a Christian feel betrayed. extinct. Regarding the Russian language the tural wealth and traditions; considering that nation. Asked to define “sin,” Mr. Obama Will Ukraine overcome? Of course. I report reads: “In respect of Russian, most the right to use a regional or minority lan- replied that sin is “being out of alignment have great faith in the Orange generation, undertakings chosen by Ukraine under the guage in private and public life is an inalien- with my values.” There you have it. those young people who grew up in an able right…; realizing that the protection charter on which the Committee of Experts Change you can believe in. independent Ukraine. They have tasted and promotion of regional or minority lan- has concluded are fulfilled or partly ful- Was it entirely bleak? No. President freedom. They know not Soviet ways. guages in the different countries and regions Obama’s education program offers some They will eventually turn things around. of Europe represent an important contribu- Askold S. Lozynskyj is an attorney hope. But then it’s nothing original. Sure, some will be traitors, others fools tion to the building of a Europe based on the based in New York City. He is a former “Race to the Top,” developed by and opportunists, but most will be patri- principles of democracy and cultural diver- president of the Ukrainian World Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, ots. We must not forget them. We need to Congress. (Continued on page 22) builds on President George Bush’s “No beat the drums on their behalf and pray Child Left Behind” education program. that they will get it done right, sooner The stress is on accountability. Mr. rather than later. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Duncan is a former CEO of the Chicago And what about our country? Will the Public Schools, a system which is United States survive? Absolutely. I improving as a result of Mr. Duncan’s ment can afford to pay us back. believe in the American people, especial- and Mayor Richard Daley’s leadership. We will use that money to support ly the Tea Party generation. I believe the This time, we Fortunately for America’s school chil- senior citizens’ centers, museums, cultur- American people, weary of the political dren, the Obama administration has dem- al centers and civic organizations. elite in both parties, is now undergoing got it right onstrated courage in bucking teachers’ As they did on September 22, the dele- its own Orange Revolution. unions. Dear Editor: gation will ignore us, but we can recipro- At the present time, there’s not much And how has the Obama administra- cate and chose to ignore them when they we can do to turn Ukraine around. But The Ukrainian American community tion treated Ukraine? The answer is try to improve their image in the West. the U.S. is different. Regardless of your protested in front of Ukraine’s Mission to mixed. As mentioned previously, Let us all be aware that the representa- perspective regarding what is happening the United Nations President Viktor Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “gets tives sent to the U.S. by Ukraine serve in our country, dear reader, you can’t sit Yanukovych’s drastic actions in Ukraine; it,” Vice-President Joe Biden doesn’t. President Yanukovych, not the Ukrainian on the sidelines. Familiarize yourself the demonstration was ignored by the The truth, I’m afraid, is that the United nation. with the issues. Know the candidates. Ukraine’s Mission personnel. States is following the lead of Western So we must keep up the pressure on Vote on November 2. This is a privilege One way to get attention of Ukraine’s Europe. Russia is perceived as a tiger to the present government for violations of that needs exercise, now more than ever. representatives in New York City, or else- be mollified. Look the other way. See no human rights, election law changes, and We live in the greatest nation on God’s where, would be to send them an invoice evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. curtailment of freedom of expression and for the properties we, the diaspora, pur- green earth. Let’s keep it that way. freedom of the press. Europe loves stability and, thanks to chased for them when they were “poor.” Moscow’s intervention, Ukraine is now Now that Ukraine’s government is run by Jerry Zinycz “stable.” Yulia Tymoshenko got it right in Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is millionaires and oligarchs, the govern- Venice, Fla. a recent Wall Street Journal interview. [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41 Chicagoans protest policies of Yanukovych administration by Ivanka Bryan CHICAGO – Ukrainian Americans gath- ered on September 22 at a protest in Pioneer Plaza on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago to defend Ruslan Zabilyi and to express their concern over the policies of the regime of Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yanukovych. Mr. Zabilyi is a historian and director of the National Memorial Museum Prison at Lontsky who has been the subject of repres- sive actions by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in recent weeks. Organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Illinois Division, and supported by various greater Chicagoland Ukrainian organizations, the demonstration called for the Ukrainian gov- ernment to stop falsifying Ukrainian history and to tell the truth about Soviet and Russian crimes in Ukraine. Among the organizations’ representatives present were: Dr. Oles Strilchuk, president, and Pavlo Bandriwsky, vice-president, UCCA Illinois; Dr. Julian Kulas, president, Heritage Foundation of First Security Bank; Oleh Muzyka, president, and Ihor Khudyk, vice-president, Orange Wave; Dr. Nicholas Skyba, Association of American Youth of Ukrainian Descent (ODUM), Illinois; A view of the Chicago protest against the policies of President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine. Chrystya Wereszczak, president, Women’s Association for the Defense of Four Mychajlo Melnyk of St. Nicholas Ukrainian marched along Michigan Avenue, chanting ets were presented to the Chicago Tribune, Freedoms for Ukraine (WADFFU); Irka Catholic Eparchy in prayer for the people slogans such as “Russia out of Ukraine” and Medill News Service and NBC 5- TV dur- Wruskyj, WADFFU, Alla Horska branch; and future of Ukraine, specifically asking for “U.S.A. support Ukraine.” ing the protest. Representatives of Chicago’s Ivan Pawlyk, Organization for the Defense God’s guidance for the country’s leadership. Mr. Bandriwsky was interviewed on-air Ukrainian radio, television and newspa- of Four Freedoms for Ukraine, Branch 8; Following were calls for action from Dr. on WGN Radio 720 AM. He spoke about per community also covered the event. Ivanka Bryan and Andrij Glubisz, Ukrainian Strilchuk and Mr. Bandriwsky, which the revocation of civil rights and how The demonstration ended with a solemn American Youth Association, Chicago; Eva caught the interest of many passers-by on Ukraine’s instability and President version of the Ukrainian national anthem. Zelenko, Ukrainian National Women’s busy Michigan Avenue who stopped to lis- Yanukovych’s decisions can and will affect The demonstration was held in conjunc- League of America, Branch 29. ten to the comprehensive lists of civil rights the United States. tion with a protest on the same day in New Participants began the protest with a rous- violations executed by the Kremlin- After the radio interview, the crowd pro- York City at Ukraine’s Mission to the ing rendition of the patriotic song “Chervona influenced Ukrainian president. ceeded to NBC 5-TV, where crews filmed United Nations and a vigil in Ottawa at the Kalyna” and were then led by the Rev. Many observers took note as the group the protesters outside the studio. Press pack- Embassy of Ukraine.

Viacheslav Kyrylenko led a wave of Protests mount... demands placed upon the coalition govern- (Continued from page 1) ment to remove the bill from the registry. from the most important spheres of public “Contrary to the Constitution, which rec- life is inevitable, which will ultimately lead ognizes Ukrainian as the single state lan- to the disappearance of the Ukrainian nation guage and requires the state to ensure its as the systematically forming factor in the development and functioning in all spheres independent Ukrainian state,” stated a of public life on all of Ukraine’s territory, the September 23 resolution issued by the bill declares so-called ‘Ukrainian-Russian Academic Council of the National bilingualism’ and creates mechanisms for University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. displacing the Ukrainian language from all “The absence of motivation in mastering spheres of life – education and culture, sci- the Ukrainian language will lead to linguistic ence and the social sphere, government isolation in the nearest future and the organs and business,” stated the political estrangement of Ukraine’s regions from one council of the For Ukraine party in a another, which will in turn lay down the start September 10 statement. of Ukraine’s ‘linguistic federalization’ and its “Analyzing the bill leaves no doubt: its disintegration as a state,” the resolution said. single goal is to extend the policies of Pro-Western opposition leaders warned of Ukraine’s Russification, implemented by the Zenon Zawada massive protests and vowed to fight to Russian empire and the Communist regime Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc National Deputy Andrii Shevchenko tells an October 4 ensure the legislation isn’t passed by the pro- of the USSR. Certain clauses of the law pro- protest against the “On Languages in Ukraine” bill to be ready to demonstrate on Russian majority. For Ukraine party Chair vide even worse conditions for the existence a moment’s notice should the majority coalition in Parliament consider bringing the measure to a vote. of the Ukrainian language than in the times Soviet empires,” stated the resolution of the of Communist occupation,” the statement National University Kyiv Mohyla Academy noted. resolution. Indeed, the legislation’s authors – The Party of Regions of Ukraine has Oleksander Yefremov of the Party of injected much misinformation and distor- Regions, Petro Symonenko of the tions in the nation’s language debate ever Communist Party of Ukraine and Serhii since it took power in February, critics said. Hrynevetskyi of the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc Its deputies repeatedly refer to the – took the Russocentric historical view that European Charter for Regional or Minority the Russian language played an integral, Languages to assert the rights of Russian- positive role in Ukraine’s development. speaking Ukrainians to use the Russian lan- “Ukrainian-Russian bilingualism, which guage in government entities and educate has formed historically, is an important their children in Russian. inheritance of the Ukrainian people and a The September 7 legislation also bases its powerful factor in consolidating the multi- promotion of the Russian language on the ethnic Ukrainian society,” the legislation European Charter. Yet, the intent of the char- stated. ter was to defend languages that were endan- This statement ignores the dramatic con- gered, experts said. Zenon Zawada ditions of the 18th to 20th centuries, “when Ukraine has the unique situation in which Orange Revolution DJ Yevhen Nyshchuk leads an October 4 protest against the “On the Ukrainian language and its speakers the state language of Ukrainian is itself Languages in Ukraine” bill, registered in Parliament by the pro-Russian majority, underwent oppression and fierce repressions which critics said will bring about the extinction of the Ukrainian language. from governments, such as the tsarist and (Continued on page 19) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 9 UECC marks 30th anniversary with dedication of Borys Zacharczuk Grand Hall by Petrusia Sawchak Elected in 1999, Patricia Sawchak (Petrusia) became the next president. The JENKINTOWN, Pa. – More than 200 cultural events continued to flourish, includ- members and friends of the Ukrainian ing, for example, the second mosaic of Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) Ukrainian art, music and dance at the gathered at the newly renovated center on Philadelphia Museum of Art, the production Saturday, September 25, to celebrate its 30th of the children’s operetta, “The Brave jubilee and to honor Borys Zacharczuk for Rooster,” and the dedication of the his accomplishments while he was president Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery at a special by renaming the Grand Hall in his name. reception. She also gave a brief overview of The evening’s black-tie gala also includ- the UECC’s history and expressed her ed a cocktail reception and a program recog- hopes for the center’s future. nizing the founders and supporters of this The present president, Borys Pawluk, institution, followed by a elaborate dinner congratulated the five vice-presidents, all and dance to the music of Tempo. younger second-generation Ukrainians, for Guests were greeted with a special dis- their efficiency and enthusiasm in running play in the vestibule highlighting UECC the center. He also encouraged the notable events throughout the years in the Ukrainian Federation of America, the form of a timeline. The backdrop was deco- Ukrainian American Veterans and the rated with the “Rushnyk Nadiyi,” a mosaic Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union of 100 hand-embroidered five-inch squares Stephen Fartuszok to move into the center, and was instrumen- Former UECC President Borys Zacharczuk and his wife, Dzwinka, cut the rib- created for the Miss Universe Weekend in tal in developing the building plan, which 2003, and portraits of the six presidents. bon in the newly named Borys Zacharczuk Grand Hall as Nila and Borys Pawluk has resulted in a much-improved appear- look on. During the cocktail party, a slide show ance of the UECC building. with photographs from the past 30 years, Mr. Pawluk also talked about the UECC reated the UECC Newsletter, many of them also used in the UECC anni- 30th Anniversary Book, with more than 400 initiated the UECC annual versary book, were shown on the center’s pages, which is being published now as a reports as well as organized 52-inch TV screen donated by the Ukrainian result of his initiative. the center’s TV programs and Selfreliance Federal Credit Union Presenting Orysia Hewka with a plaque radio program. (USFCU). recognizing her 30 years of service to the As a patron of the arts, he The evening’s festivities began in the UECC, Mr. Pawluk congratulated her for promoted artists and stars of Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery guided by her dedication as executive director for so Ukraine to perform at the master of ceremonies Roman Dubenko, who many years. Mr. Dubenko then introduced center. Other highlights while welcomed all and invited Metropolitan- the new executive director, Marko he was president included the Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Tarnawsky, who said he welcomed the Miss Ukraine of Philadelphia Catholic Church to deliver a prayer and opportunity to serve the center. pageant, Miss Universe HIV- greeting in honor of the anniversary celebra- Mr. Dubenko continued the program by AIDS Awareness in Ukraine tion. Mr. Dubenko then presented a short reading a list of benefactors who have con- Weekend and the presenta- history of the center, which was established tributed more than $10,000 to the center. A tion of Ukrainian culture at in 1980 as a facility for the School of greeting and donation of $5,000 were the Philadelphia Museum of Ukrainian Studies (Ridna Shkola), and as a awarded to the UECC from Julian Kulas, Art, among others. nonprofit community home for many president of the Heritage Foundation; and UECC President Pawluk Ukrainian American organizations. on behalf of the Ukrainian Selfreliance invited Mr. Zacharczuk and Following the opening remarks, the past Federal Credit Union, Mary Kolodij, chair- his wife, Dzwinka, to the rib- presidents of UECC or their representatives man of the board, presented a very generous bon-cutting ceremony and were introduced. UECC board member, check for $50,000. made the presentation of the Tetyana Husar, spoke about the first presi- The Cheremosh Hutsul Society, one of congratulatory plaque. Orysia Hewka, long-serving executive director of the dent, the late Alexander Chernyk, who the first organizations to join the UECC, Bohdan Mizak, master of UECC, receives an award for 30 years of service to served for almost 10 years. She reminisced pledged $500. Many members of the com- c e r e m o n i e s , a s k e d the Ukrainian community from UECC President about Dr. Chernyk’s charismatic personality munity also contributed sums that added up Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Pawluk. and his abilities in organizing the center and to nearly $10,000 for this occasion. Soroka, Archbishop Antony, bringing together so many Ukrainian orga- Other dignitaries and representatives of of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the committee, as well as the center’s staff for nizations during its formative years. organizations were introduced during the U.S.A. and priests to lead in the blessing of planning and executing this memorable eve- Mr. Zacharczuk, the second president – gala. All their greeting will be included in the hall. After Mr. Mizak read Mr. ning. who served for two separate terms totaling the upcoming UECC 30th Anniversary Zacharczuk’s biography, the first president’s Archbishop Anthony gave the closing 13 years – spoke about his activities in Book. wife, Dr. Zenia Chernyk, graciously lauded prayers after the sumptuous dinner. Guests office, which featured many new programs The program then moved to the main the Center for its many achievements for the continued the celebration by dancing to the and events. He surprised everyone with his auditorium for the dedication of the Borys past 30 years. Mr. Zacharczuk, who was music of Tempo until 1 a.m. generous donation of $30,000 on this occa- Zacharczuk Grand Hall. Mr. Zacharczuk, a very much moved by the presentation, The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural sion. tireless worker, was being honored for his thanked everyone for the honor. His son Center, founded in 1980, is a non-profit The third president was Mykola Luty, accomplishments by the board of directors Danylo and daughter Olenka donated organization whose objective is to preserve who died suddenly while in office. His and community for his many years of ser- $2,000 for the continued renovations of the and promote awareness of the Ukrainian daughter Linda spoke about his “love for vice as UECC president. Grand Hall. heritage throughout the Philadelphia com- Ukraine, anything Ukrainian and especially With his professional background as an Concluding this segment of the program, munity. The UECC is located at 700 North the Ukrainian center.” Alexander Mychaluk engineer and businessman, he negotiated Mr. Midzak toasted Mr. Zacharczuk, which Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046, and was the interim president after Mr. Luty many contracts for the center and continued was followed by the singing of “Mnohaya can be reached at 215-663-1166 or by email passed. He also served on the board of with strong fiscal planning. He also started Lita.” He also thanked UECC board mem- at [email protected]. Its website may directors for many years. the phonathon fund-raising campaigns, rec- ber Natalka Firko and her hard-working be accessed at www.ueccphila.org.

Marusia Kolodij, chair of the Ukrainian Self Reliance Federal Credit Union Bishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Archbishop Antony and Metropolitan Stephen board of directors, presents Borys Pawluk, president of the Ukrainian Soroka bless the newly named Borys Zacharczuk Grand Hall at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, with a generous donation of $50,000. Educational and Cultural Center. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 11 BOOK NOTES: “Stalin’s Genocides” offers new appraisal “Stalin’s Genocides,” by Norman M. that brought on the shortage of grain and was too late. Stalin’s hostility to the Naimark, Princeton: Princeton University bad harvests in the first place and made it Ukrainians and their attempts to maintain Press, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-691-14784-0. 176 impossible for Ukrainians to find food for their form of ‘home rule’ as well as his pp. $26.95 (cloth), (978-4008-3606-2, their survival,” writes the author. anger that Ukrainian peasants resisted e-Book) In one of the concluding chapters, collectivization fueled the killer famine.” Prof. Naimark writes about the Dr. Naimark is the Robert and Florence Between the early 1930s until his death Holodomor: “The Ukrainian killer famine McDonnell Professor of East European in 1953, Stalin directly ordered the killing of should be considered an act of genocide. Studies at Stanford University. His other more than 1 million Soviet citizens killed. There is enough evidence – if not over- books include “Fires of Hatred: Ethnic Millions more were victims of forced labor, whelming evidence – to indicate that Cleansing in Twentieth Century Europe” deportation, famine, bloody massacres, and Stalin and his lieutenants knew that the and “The Russians in Germany: A History detention and interrogation by Stalin’s widespread famine in the USSR in 1932- of the Soviet Zone of Occupation, 1945- henchmen. A new book by historian 1933 hit Ukraine particularly hard, and 1949.” Norman Naimark, “Stalin’s Genocides,” that they were ready to see millions of Readers can obtain copies of “Stalin’s puts forward the argument that the killings Ukrainian peasants die as a result. They Genocides” – both physical and digital – by under Stalin during the 1930s were indeed made no efforts to provide relief; they contacting the publisher by writing to: acts of genocide and that the Soviet dictator prevented the peasants from seeking food California/Princeton Fullfillment Services, himself was behind them. themselves in the cities or elsewhere in Inc., 1445 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ The findings in this book challenge the the USSR; and they refused to relax 08618; online at www.press.princeton.edu; notion held by some that Stalin’s crimes do restrictions on grain deliveries until it or by telephone, 800-777-4726. not constitute genocide, which the United Nations defines as the premeditated killing of a group of people because of their race, religion or inherent qualities. Prof. Naimark To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, call 973-292-9800, ext. 3042 examines the liquidation and repression of political groups, as was the case with Stalin. the so-called kulaks, the Ukrainian Famine, The Soviet elimination of the kulak (higher- the purge of nationalities and the Great income farmers), the subsequent famine Terror, and compares these events in light of among all Ukrainian peasants – including other genocides in history. Prof. Naimark the notorious 1937 order No. 00447 that uses another genocidal killer, Adolf Hitler, called for the mass execution and exile of The Winding Path to provide perspective on Stalin’s crimes as “socially harmful elements” as “enemies of a mass murderer. the people” – were in fact genocide, the The author argues that genocide should author states. to Freedom include a much broader definition, one that “There is a great deal of evidence of gov- includes nations killing social classes and ernment connivance in the circumstances A perfect gift for anyone Top seller on Amazonbooks.com Father Edward Evanko to present See the website: play in NYC and Philadelphia area Thewindingpathtofreedom.com RICHMOND, British Columbia – The Vatican, the Bahamas and Australia. Rev. Edward Danylo Evanko will arrive Also notable is the Rev. Evanko’s pre- on the East Coast of the United States at sentation of songs and writings commem- the end of October to present the one-man orating the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, play “Damien” by Aldyth Morris in New or Holodomor, of 1932-1933. York City and the Philadelphia area. “Holodomor: Murder by Starvation” was The Rev. Evanko is pastor of Holy created to mark the 75th anniversary of the Dormition of the Mother of God Holodomor and was presented at various Ukrainian Catholic Church in Richmond, venues throughout Canada and the United British Columbia. A native of Winnipeg, States, as well as Ukraine. Alberta, he became a singer and actor, and In New York, the Rev. Evanko will has many roles to his credit in the theater, appear in “Damien” on Tuesday, October including on Broadway, and on television. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Church of the Holy He has performed throughout North Trinity, 213 W. 82nd St., New York, NY America and Europe. 10024. He was ordained a priest in 2005, but In the Philadelphia area, “Damien” will soon was back on stage performing a one- be presented on Wednesday, October 27, man play about Father Damien, a Belgian at 1:30 p.m. at the Meagher Theater of priest who worked among lepers in Neumann University, 1 Neumann Drive, Hawaii in the late 1880s. The play has Aston, PA 19014; and on Thursday, been presented in Canada, the United October 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Assisi House, States, the United Kingdom, Italy, the 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, PA 19014.

Father Edward Danylo Evanko during his presentation of the one-man play “Damien” at Santa Maria del Carmelo in Vatican City in October 2009, during the canonization festivities for St. Damien, the Belgian missionary priest who ministered to lepers in Hawaii in the 1880s. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 13 PHOTO REPORT: UACCNJ’s inaugural Ukrainian Festival

Russ Chelak Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union (SUAFCU), the festival’s grand sponsor, presents a $25,000 donation to the UACCNJ. From left are: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), Victor Hatala, chairman of the UACCNJ board, Yaroslav Zaviysky of the credit union, the Rev. Roman Mirchuk of St. John the Christine Syzonenko Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, and Bohdan Watral, CEO of SUAFCU. Iskra’s artistic director, Andrij Cybyk, with his young dancers.

Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko Guests gather around the festival stage to enjoy the afternoon’s performances. Barvinok dances the Hopak.

WHIPPANY, N.J. – The inaugural Ukrainian Festival of the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey was held on the center’s grounds on Saturday, October 2. The more than 1,000 people in attendance – who accepted the festival organizers’ invita- tion to “Be Ukrainian for a Day!” – enjoyed entertainment by dancers, sing- ers and musicians, Ukrainian and American food, a café featuring Ukrainian specialties, a vendors’ market and an international beer garden. Also on the agenda on a beautiful fall day were vol- leyball and soccer competitions, a vare- nyky-eating contest and games for chil- dren. The program was capped off with a dance in the UACCNJ’s main hall. The festival committee was chaired by Orest Lebed. The UACCNJ is affiliated with St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Parish, which is planning to build a new Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko church next door to the cultural center. Bandurist Oksana Telepko. Young violinist Andrij Gavrysh. The festival café’s baked goods.

Christine Syzonenko Russ Chelak Iskra’s advanced dancers in a rendition of the Polka from Dolyna. The trio of dancers of the Babarocin troupe. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41

Teachers complain of PRU pressure of Kharkiv students have complained that mentary opposition” in the Constitution NEWSBRIEFS the PRU has started using secondary of 1996 to which Ukraine has returned. KHARKIV, Ukraine – Teachers in (Continued from page 2) schools for its election campaign. “So today, in our Parliament, there is no Kharkiv complain that the ruling Party of mined by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and Nataliya Zarudna said that large pictures opposition, and there will not be a special Regions of Ukraine (PRU) is putting of the PRU candidate, Kharkiv acting day for the opposition to consider drafts the EU leadership. The draft law proposed pressure on them, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian ordering the Rada chairman to submit pro- Mayor Hennadii Kernes, were displayed laws,” he underlined. The vice-chairman Service reported on October 6. in local schools. (RFE/RL) of the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB), posals on which bills are required to accel- Ukrainian-language teacher Larysa erate the negotiation process on creation of Mykola Tomenko, commenting on the Kokhan told RFE/RL that she voluntarily PACE warns Ukraine day’s events in Parliament, which cause a free-trade zone and on conclusion of an resigned from the position of a second- Association Agreement with the EU. STRASBOURG – The Parliamentary the YTB to walk out in protest against the ary-school deputy principal due to politi- demands of the opposition being ignored, National Deputy Mykola Katerynchuk of cal pressure. Ms. Kokhan belongs to an Assembly of the Council of Europe the Our Ukraine-People’s Self-Defense (PACE) has welcomed the political will predicted street protests. “I am convinced opposition party. She said that many of that if the Parliament cynically liquidates, bloc faction, the leader of the European her colleagues are afraid to refuse displayed by the new authorities in Party, drafted the bill. (Ukrainian News Ukraine to enact ambitious reforms, but as it has today, the rights of the parlia- requests by Party of Regions officials to mentary opposition, there will be a peo- Agency) join election commissions. A secondary- warned that they must have wide political consensus and public support to succeed. ple’s opposition. I am sad to say that with Another position for Tabachnyk school director who wished to remain the return to the old constitutional plat- anonymous said that it was not possible Debating a monitoring report by Renate Wohlwend (Liechtenstein,) and Mailis form the parliamentary opposition will KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych for anyone who is not a member of the cease to be an institution which the has established a State Committee on the PRU to “be a school director or deputy Reps (Estonia), the parliamentarians said on October 5 that the recent majority and the authorities may reckon Quality of Education via a decree signed on director in the Kharkiv region.” Kharkiv with,” he added. (Ukrinform) September 30. He appointed Dmytro Oblast Education Department Chair Constitutional Court ruling in Ukraine Tabachnyk, minister of science and educa- Roman Shapoval said such complaints should now prompt the Verkhovna Rada Rally against language bill tion, to chair the new committee, one of were baseless. “This is impossible to initiate “a comprehensive constitution- KYIV – Some 500 scholars and mem- whose tasks it will be to award a state prize because we have freedom of choice al reform process” to bring the country’s bers of public organizations protested in in the field of education. (Gazeta.ua) now,” he said. Meanwhile, some parents Constitution fully into line with European standards. PACE also expressed concern Kyiv against a language bill they say at reports of undue involvement of the would downgrade the status of the security services in domestic political Ukrainian language, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS affairs, including pressure on journalists Service reported. On October 4, demon- and NGO activists, and reports that dem- strators carried birdcages with Ukrainian- ocratic freedoms and rights – such as language textbooks inside and held signs TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 freedom of assembly, expression and the saying: “The languages bill is a knife in or e-mail [email protected] media – have come under pressure in Ukraine’s heart,” “My state language – recent months. In addition, PACE Ukrainian!” and “Time to resist.” The bill expressed grave concern about possible proposes that Parliament regulate official- SERVICES falsifications in Ukraine’s local elections language usage in Ukraine. Activists say it on October 31 and cited the Ukrainian would reduce the status and role of the public’s lack of trust in the authorities’ country’s state language, Ukrainian, and ability to ensure fair and open elections. increase the use of Russian. The legisla- (PACE) tion was registered on September 7 by National Deputies Oleksander Yefremov, PRU: there is no opposition faction chairman of the Party of Regions; Petro Symonenko, chairman of the KYIV – The faction leader of the rul- Communist Party faction; and Volodymyr ing Party of Regions of Ukraine (PRU), Lytvyn Bloc faction member Serhii Oleksander Yefremov, said on October 6 that there is no such notion as a “parlia- (Continued on page 15) PROFESSIONALS

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Symonenko and Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc NEWSBRIEFS faction leader Ihor Sharov signed the (Continued from page 14) agreement on the creation of the majority. Hrynevetskyi. Ukraine’s Constitution stip- The signing ceremony was attended by ulates that Ukrainian is the country’s state Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, First Vice language. The Russian language has no Prime Minister Andriy Kliuyev, official status in Ukraine, but is the domi- Parliament Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn nant language in many large cities and in and First Vice-Chairman Adam eastern provinces where most of Ukraine’s Martyniuk. The creation of a parliamenta- ethnic Russians live. National Deputies ry coalition was envisaged in the constitu- Pavlo Movchan and Yurii Hnatkevych of tional amendments of 2004. The Stability the Yulia Tymoshenko promised on and Reform coalition, which included the October 4 to go on a hunger strike if the aforementioned factions and individual vote on the bill on languages in Ukraine lawmakers, was formed in Parliament on was not called off his faction was not aim- March 11; as of July 9, the coalition ing to adopt a new law on languages included 265 national deputies out of the before the October 31 local elections. 450 in Parliament. However, due to the (RFE/RL, Interfax-Ukraine, UNIAN) fact that the Constitutional Court on October 1 discarded the constitutional Coalition members sign agreement reforms of 2004, under the provisions of KYIV – The factions of the Party of which the majority coalition was created, Regions of Ukraine (PRU), the coalition members said they would sign a Communist Party of Ukraine and the new agreement. “We will sign an agree- Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc have signed an ment with our partners in the coalition that agreement on the creation of a parliamen- will confirm all our agreements fixed in tary majority called Stability and Reform. the previous coalition agreement. This will The signing ceremony was held at the set up a reliable basis for realization of the Verkhovna Rada on October 4. PRU fac- program of the Ukrainian president in the tion leader Oleksander Yefremov, Parliament,” underscored Prime Minister Communist Party faction leader Petro Azarov. (Interfax-Ukraine, Ukrinform) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Philadelphia-area program marks Ukrainian Independence Day JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The 19th anni- (Lubomyr Yakymiv, Mykhaylo Katrych, versary of the re-establishment of the Ihor Hnyda and Petro Stoykiv); the the- independence of Ukraine was celebrated ater group of the New Ukrainian Wave in the held in Philadelphia area on August (Vira Hubitska, stage director); and the 24 at the Ukrainian Educational and Ukrainian Male Chorus Prometheus Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa. (Roman Kucharsky, music director; Irene The program included opening Zwarych, accompaniment). remarks by Ivan Yaworsky, chairman of John Hewko was the keynote speaker the Philadelphia committee; an honor and the closing prayer was given by guard composed of Ukrainian youth Archbishop Anthony of the Ukrainian (SUM and Plast); national anthems sung Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. by Ihor Stasiuk; a reading of the act of declaration of independence by Yulia The Philadelphia Ukrainian Stupen; and an opening prayer by Community Committee that organized Archbishop Stefan Soroka, metropolitan the commemoration was composed of of Ukrainian Catholics in the United Ivan Yaworsky, president; Ihor Kushnir, States. Natalia Pazuniak and Borys Pawluk. The performers included: the Voloshky vice-presidents; Larysa Stebly, treasurer; Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Taras Metodij Boretsky, press secretary; Petro Levytskyj, artistic director; the men’s Kluk, corresponding secretary; and Petro Borys Pawluk vocal quartet Bayda from Cleveland Hursky, recording secretary. The men’s vocal quarter Bayda performs.

Metropolitan Stefan Soroka delivers Keynote speaker John Hewko. Archbishop Antony offers a prayer as Prometheus chorus members look on. the invocation.

North Dakota Ukrainians and DSU hold symposium on Chornobyl by Agnes Palanuk come to the panelists and guests, stating reporter for the Los Angeles Times in had abandoned. Scientists’ studies of the that the university responds to the inter- Kyiv; Dr. Lynn Burgess, associate profes- long-term effects of radiation have found DICKINSON, N.D. – The 2010 sym- ests of the community in its mission of sor of biology and environmental science that it is not as problematic as originally posium on Chornobyl presented here at education to all people. UCI added its at DSU; Capt. Rob Skrotsky, U.S. naval feared. For example, Ms. Mycio’s Dickinson State University (DSU) on welcome with bread and salt, symbols of reservist (retired) and nuclear engineer; research found animals living in the area July 23 focused on the effects of the God’s gifts to mankind. and Archbishop Antony of the Ukrainian and doing fine. nuclear reactor explosion in 1986. A panel of specialists assembled at the uni- Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. Dr. However, the people who were direct- versity to update the public about the Olexander Motsyk, delivered the keynote Richard Brauhn of DSU moderated the ly exposed to the extreme levels of radia- aftereffects of the explosion. address, explaining the status of the discussion. tion that resulted from the 1986 nuclear The symposium was arranged to coin- Chornobyl nuclear power plant and the The past history of nuclear power used disaster at Chornobyl continue to have cide with the North Dakota Ukrainian need to contain the remains of the explo- to end World War II led people to believe problems with health. Archbishop Antony Festival, which attracts a multitude of sion. He took the occasion to assure the that all nuclear power is not safe, panel- works with the Children of Chornobyl people from throughout the nation who Ukrainians in the audience that under the ists said, adding noted that nuclear power Relief and Development Fund, which gather in Dickinson to learn the history newly elected president Ukraine’s inde- is clean and safe energy. Symposium par- provides help to Ukrainian children who and culture of the Ukrainian people. The pendence will be honored. ticipants agreed that the recent nuclear have been severely affected by the nucle- symposium and the festival are co-spon- The panelists who participated in the reactors are safer than the one in ar explosion. He said he hopes that the sored by DSU and the Ukrainian Cultural symposium included: Dr. Terrence Chornobyl. panel discussion would help us look to a Institute (UCI). Haverluk, professor of geopolitics at the After the Chornobyl accident, 350,000 future where the people of the region can Dr. Richard McCallum, president of U.S. Air Force Academy; Mary Mycio, people were displaced. Some people are live free from the effects of nuclear radia- DSU, opened the symposium with a wel- author of “Wormwood Forest” and a moving back into the area, which they tion.

Clifton parish holds annual picnic CLIFTON, N.J. – Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Ascension Church in Clifton, N.J., held its annual picnic on Sunday, September 19. With a main stage, great food and plenty of open area, the event drew scores of perform- ers, including a young dance troupe from the Ukrainian American Youth Association (photo on left) and many local politicians, including Rep. Bill Pascrell (photo on right). – Tom Hawrylko No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 17 UAYA counselors reflect on their experiences in Ukraine by Kristine Bihun Situations visited us and explained their job. That ministry oversees the fire department, NEW YORK – A new and innovative bomb squad, EMS and hazardous materials program began in the Ukrainian American squads. They allowed the children to see Youth Association and its counterpart in their tools and first response vehicles. Ukraine, Spilka Ukrainskoyi Molodi (SUM) Through this the youth learned the value of in the summer months of July and August of a meaningful career and what it means to this year, in the form of an exchange pro- have responsibilities. The campers, old and gram involving counselors from Ukraine and young alike, loved their camping experi- the United States. The idea was born during ence. a meeting between Ukrainian Youth Overall, my experience in the country of Association members of these two countries, my ancestors was amazing. It was incredi- where a need for the exchange of ideas was ble to hear the Ukrainian language spoken recognized, so that best practices in the two every day. Also it helped me make connec- countries could be more broadly adopted. tions with all the things I have learned in In the U.S., 10 top performers of the pre- SUM about Ukraine. Lastly, this trip made vious year’s Counselor Training Camp me realize that the people in Ukraine are (“Vyshkilnyi Tabir”) were invited to apply truly our brothers and sisters. for the exchange and take part in a competi- tive interview process. From among the Ivanka Bihun: pool of candidates, four 15- through 17-year-olds were chosen: Adrianna The exchange of counselors this summer Krasniansky and Andrij Drozd of the was the once-in-a-life time opportunity for The four UAYA members visiting with a young Taras Shevchenko in Chernihiv. Cleveland branch, and Dianna Wasylyk and me that most people never get to experi- ence. Beneath the unbearable heat (it hit 104 Ivanka Bihun of the Goshen, N.Y. branch. through the media, at the polls, degrees for almost a whole week) and the In Ukraine, a similar competitive process in schools and the social com- exhaustion from running after a group of took place, and three counselors were munity – to maintain a free children all day was the feeling that this was selected: Iryna Lysa of Lviv, Marianna country and establish a fair exactly the kind of experience that I wanted Marets of Ternopil and Ivanka Holubyuk of government. In the United Ostroh. and needed. Being in Ukraine for the SUM camps States, on the other hand, SUM The exchange program began in late (UAYA) is in some ways also a June, with the arrival of the three Ukrainian opened my mind to why I am a “sumivka” – not because I am a Ukrainian in America, or social organization, preserving counselors at UAYA’s Ellenville camp- traditions and history that our ground, for a two-week Counselor Training because my parents decided I should be, and not because I want to be with my friends. diaspora might otherwise lose Camp, followed by a weeklong to American culture. Recreational Camp for teens. The three Being among counselors and educators who Despite these differences, I Ukrainian visitors became part of the teach- choose to be in this organization while still came to feel at home in this ing staff at both camps, observing the pro- living in their native country made me real- community of sumivtsi from all gram and activities of the camps, and also ize that being in SUM does not just mean corners of Ukraine. I comforted introducing into the American camps a that you are Ukrainian rather than some number of activities that are popular in other nationality; it means that you not only young campers suffering from Ukraine. care about preserving the traditions that homesickness, which lessened After a brief sightseeing tour, the were your ancestors’, but that you are also the pain of my own bouts with Ukrainian counselors returned to Ukraine, fighting for them and striving to protect this malady. I made what I con- bringing with them the four counselors in your country. sider to be lifelong friends who training from the United States. Together The fact that the Ukrainian SUM mem- shared with me the ups and they traveled to the village of Shestovytsia, bers chose to be at camp, giving up their downs of cranky children, near the city of Chernihiv, to attend a one- summers to work with someone else’s chil- scorching heat and long nights week Planning and Training Camp. Here dren without pay gives me hope for planning the next day’s lesson. they began the immersive Ukrainian expe- Ukraine’s future, and pride in being both Most importantly, I pre- rience of the visitors from America. At this Ukrainian and a sumivka. I learned so much served several images of this Morning report after prayers. camp they were instructed on various meth- from all of them, not only about what this first return to the country of my odologies, and together prepared a program organization is all about, but also about how ancestors; these are filled with not only headed to JFK Airport with an immense for the next camp – “Kaleidescope things could be done differently from how architecture and landscapes, but with recog- amount of confidence. I thought: “This will Dreams” – intended for Ukrainian children I’ve seen them done my whole life. Their nizable friends and inside jokes that separate be just like Recreational Camp in America. ages 6 to 17. lessons (“hutirky”) were so creative and my memories from generic postcards. I This will be easy!” For the following two weeks the interesting that I was shocked and returned home with feelings of accomplish- Well, it wasn’t easy. The language barrier American visitors helped to conduct a impressed, and believe that I’ve brought that ment, optimism and, most surprisingly, was worse than I had thought it to be. I had Ukrainian-style camp for SUM members in kind of skill back with me. homesickness for Ukraine. My SUM family to listen carefully and frequently ask people Ukraine, and had an opportunity to intro- My first “vykhovnyk” (full counselor) in Ukraine became as important as their to repeat what they said slowly – and duce many ideas from their own previous experience could not have been any better counterparts in the States. In the four weeks Ukrainians talk really fast! After a few days camping experiences in the U.S. or any more inspiring. I spent halfway across the world, I discov- of immersion, it became so much easier. I Following are some of the U.S. counsel- ered the thread that unites us sumivtsi. was able to share my love for music with Adrianna Krasniansky: ors’ thoughts, experiences and lasting Regardless of continent, our aim is the my fellow counselors and then with the chil- impressions of their stay in Ukraine. In most religions, one is required to com- same: we are taught to love “God and dren. They loved what I gave them, which plete a pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is meant Ukraine,” a motto that holds true for us all. even included a song that I wrote for my Andrij Drozd: to instill in the traveler a new sense of A pilgrimage indeed. youth group. When I found out that the girls I was responsible for liked to sing, I knew During the Ukrainian camps we experi- awareness, recognition of one’s place in the Dianna Wasylyk: enced Ukrainian life. We learned more world. Although mandated by doctrine, the that my final gift to them had to be a song about the history and culture of our pilgrimage most often results in enlighten- This summer, I had the opportunity to about our time at tabir. It was something Batkivschyna (homeland). Also, we had the ment more powerful than the religion itself. visit Ukraine and work at a children’s camp they could reflect on when they look back at opportunity to speak our native Ukrainian However, no Ukrainian Christian religion in Shestovytsia, a small town near the good times they had during summer language with everyone we met. During the requires its followers to complete pilgrimag- Chernihiv. My first thoughts in being invit- 2010. camps we all realized that children are chil- es. Atypical of the Ukrainian status quo, I ed to take part in this exchange: “How did I I left Ukraine with the knowledge that I dren, no matter what language they speak or embarked on such a journey this summer. get chosen for this when my Ukrainian isn’t made memories with children from another country they live in. We came to that con- My trip to Ukraine with SUM (in lieu of a as good as everyone else’s?” I’ve always country and that I was able to pass on what I clusion because all of the kids liked all of pilgrimage never mandated) moved me in wanted to go to Ukraine, but I was worried learned over the years as a young member the same activities and pastimes as ways only a religious experience ever could. that I wouldn’t be able to communicate with of SUM. I left with a much-improved American children. Once I and the three other American stu- the people because of my nowhere-near- Ukrainian vocabulary (still working on the During camp the children came from dents arrived at the campsite in the Chenihiv perfect Ukrainian. But this obstacle didn’t conjugations). I left with some great new Lviv, Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, region, we were comforted to see that, prevent me from signing up and taking a material for my SUM branch, and several Ostroh, Lutsk, Dnipropetrovsk and many despite slight language and culinary differ- chance. more friends on Facebook. I’m eagerly hop- other cities across Ukraine. During camp we entiations, Ukrainian sumivtsi and For the benefit of SUM, I wanted to learn ing to have this experience again, because I taught the older youth about heroism and American sumivtsi share much in common. some new songs and games that I could want to learn more songs, meet more peo- what it means to be a hero. This topic was Most evident is our shared goal: to work for teach young members in America. In ple, share and change more lives. chosen in response to the current heroism the glory and benefit of God and our home essence, I wanted a cultural trade between The national boards of SUM in both the crisis (regarding Stepan Bandera and country Ukraine. SUM Ukraine and SUM America. It United States and Ukraine have deemed this Roman Shukhevych) in Ukraine. However, there are slight variations in seemed like an easy task: take what you exchange program a success and worthy of Meanwhile, the younger campers learned our methodology. SUM in independent know, bring it with you, and pass it on. repeating next year, and there is definitely a about careers. Each day the younger camp- Ukraine is still a fairly new concept (only 17 With this in mind, I soon realized that I new group of candidates just waiting their ers examined a different career. One day years old). SUM there is more politically obviously can’t teach everyone everything. I turn to experience the joys of Ukrainian during camp, the Ministry of Emergency driven, for its members must fight daily – took the best of what I had to offer and camps. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 19

required to master at least three languages, Protests mount... according to the legislation. (Continued from page 8) Yet critics said the bill’s Russophile endangered following three and a half centu- authors know that Russian would come to ries of Russian colonialism. As a result, it’s dominate in most regions as the fallback the Russian language that dominates public language amidst the resulting bureaucratic life in Ukraine as most books, magazines confusion and budget shortfalls when deter- and film dubbing is produced in Russian. mining which languages must be used, Therefore, the legislation applies an offered and mastered. “arbitrary interpretation” of the European For example, the authors know well that Charter to the Russian language in Ukraine, Crimean Tatars won’t be able to study in the Kyiv-Mohyla resolution stated. Nor their native language in schools and univer- does the European Charter mention “the sities as called for by the legislation, principle of free linguistic self-determina- because such funding isn’t available. tion” that is cited in the legislation. In fact, the legislation’s provision calling Moreover, the legislation “doesn’t take for “the free choice of the language of into account the principal demand of the study, in any period of study,” isn’t only European Charter for Regional or Minority unaffordable, but will cause conflicts within Languages that the ‘defense and develop- educational institutions and seriously com- ment of regional languages or minority lan- plicate the organization of the educational guages isn’t supposed to interfere with offi- process, the resolution said. cial languages and the necessity of master- College students formed a majority of ing them,’ ” the resolution said. the crowd protesting the proposed legisla- The legislation “doesn’t provide mea- tion on October 4 at the Parliament sures of defense for Ukrainian as the state Committees building, also known as the language in those places where it’s less Parliament Library building, across the widespread, in accordance with the Article street from the Verkhovna Rada. Activists 3 of the European Charter,” the resolution from the New Citizen and Vidsich stated. (Rebuff) campaigns were also present. Critics said the bill misinforms the The raucous meeting consisted of Ukrainian public when stating, “The free speeches thundered into microphones and development, use and defense of the patriotic Ukrainian songs delivered by a Russian language is guaranteed in Ukraine, senior choir. according to the Constitution, taking into Among the speakers were Soviet-era dis- account that the Russian language is native sidents Vasyl Ovsiyenko and Yevhen to, or such that is used on a daily basis by Sverstiuk, National Deputies Andrii the majority of Ukraine’s citizens.” Shevchenko and Oles Doniy, as well as the It’s this very clause – claiming that the literary duo Vitalii and Dmytro Kapranov use and defense of Russian is guaranteed by and human rights lawyer Volodymyr the Constitution – that actually contradicts Vasylenko, who was among those who the letter and intent of the Ukrainian drafted the Kyiv-Mohyla resolution. Constitution in establishing a single state During the rally, Mr. Shevchenko told language, stated the Kyiv-Mohyla resolu- protesters that the bill wasn’t on the parlia- tion. mentary agenda this week or next week, The Constitution never intended for a which was news that drew large cheers. second state language to emerge, which this Yet he warned the demonstrators that the legislation essentially does, the resolution bill could be voted on at any time, given said. the coalition’s history of consistently vio- “The given legislation cardinally revises lating parliamentary regimen. the foundation of the state linguistic policy “At any day or moment, be ready to in Ukraine, introducing into the legal field mobilize and support the position which we Українська Спортова Централя concepts unforeseen by the Constitution of expressed today,” Mr. Shevchenko told the Ukraine, such as ‘regional language,’ ‘lin- crowd, which responded by chanting, “One Америки і Канади (УСЦАК) guistic group,’ ‘minority language,’ ‘region- state language.” al linguistic group,’ ‘Ukrainian-Russian Party of Regions National Deputy Ihor bilingualism’ and ‘linguistic self-determina- Miroshnychenko emerged from the build- tion’,” the resolution said. ing to speak with reporters, drawing loud Ukrainian Sports Federation The legislation requires mastering jeers from the crowd and repeated shouts of Russian in all the regions where it would be “Shame!” of U.S.A. and Canada officially recognized as a regional lan- Students held signs such as, guage, which could be most regions of “Government, Don’t Divide Ukraine,” and Ukraine. It would also require mastering “Do You Want Bilingualism? Learn announces its convention which will take place and implementing any language “mainly Ukrainian!” A particularly poignant sign November 6, 2010, at Soyuzivka Heritage Center, used” by at least 10 percent of a given pop- stated, “Only three people can speak the ulation. non-state language in a country – a guest, a Kerhonkson, NY. In some regions of Ukraine, such as the slave and an occupier.” Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the That statement was originally made by Zakarpattia Oblast, local residents would be Karl Marx. Program will include:

- Panel discussions about Ukrainian sports in Diaspora freedom to express themselves and public Yanukovych in... debate. Some 49 percent backed - Reports on activities (Continued from page 3) Yanukovych as president mainly because - Elections that he is interested in curbing their more they wished to restore some economic sta- - Evening reception and banquet outlandish antics or removing figures like bility after the endless wrangling among Mr. Tabachnyk. As a result, the Party of Orange leaders. However, little attention has Regions is indeed regionalizing Ukraine. been paid to economic reform (other than Interested public, guests and supporters of Ukrainian sports are rhetoric), and opinion polls suggest that the Donbas politicians wield all the power; invited. Delegates of member clubs and organizations are asked administration has dropped sharply in popu- Galicians are essentially outsiders. larity since the last presidential election. to register according to guidelines and deadlines which were sent European Union leaders seem prepared President Yanukovych has been in office out previously. Rooms at a discount must be reserved ahead of to ignore the darker aspects of the new for seven months. To date he has elevated presidency. Ukraine’s friendship with his cronies, allowed the SBU free rein, time by calling Soyuzivka at 845-626-5641, or by e-mail Russia has put an end to the gas wars that restricted media freedoms and failed to [email protected]. Read Svoboda for more information. had periodically interrupted vital supplies to make an imprint on corruption. He has paid Europe. The EU has been reluctant to make homage to Russia, though he has not turned overt criticisms of the Yanukovych presi- his back on Europe. He has, however, ele- Sincere thank you to our sponsors: dency so early into its mandate, but its con- vated the Russian Orthodox Church in cerns are becoming evident. To ignore what Ukraine to the position of leading spiritual is happening in Ukraine today is to stand authority. Ukrainian National Association aside and allow a new authoritarian state to It is not an impressive record, and the Selfreliance UAFCU NY emerge in the center of the continent. Ukrainian electorate may live to regret Selfreliance UAFCU Newark Most residents of Ukraine have grown giving this once disgraced politician a accustomed to the growth of civil society, position of such eminence. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 21 OUT AND ABOUT

Through October 30 Art exhibit, featuring works by Marko Shuhan, Scranton, PA Vladimir Parish Center, 570-963-1580 Kingston, NY Suprenant Art & Design, 845-383-1279 or www.gallerysuprenant.com October 16 Banquet and dance, celebrating the 70th Randolph, MA anniversary of the Ukrainian Congress Committee October 14 Concert featuring the Iskra Ukrainian Dance of America and the 60th anniversary of the Boston South Orange, NJ Ensemble, Seton Hall University – Jubilee Hall Branch, The Lantana, 617-258-0689 Auditorium, 908-472-3314 October 16 Harvest festival, St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox October 14 Book presentation, “Bloodlands: Europe Between New Britain, CT Church, 860-229-3833 or 860-677-2138 New Haven, CT Hitler and Stalin” by Timothy Snyder, Labyrinth Books, 203-787-2848 October 16 Lecture by Leonid Hrabovsky, “New Trends in the New York Musical Works of Ukrainian Composers,” October 15 Concert, “Music from the Age of Mazepa,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 New York featuring musicby Julian Kytasty and Friends, The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 October 17 Concert, “Music from the Age of Mazepa,” New York featuring music by Andriy Milavsky, The Ukrainian October 15 Book presentation, “Bloodlands: Europe Between Museum, 212-228-0110 Cambridge, MA Hitler and Stalin” by Timothy Snyder, Harvard Book Store, 617-661-1515 October 18 Lecture by Mykhailo Minakov, “The Ideological Cambridge, MA Situation in Ukraine Today: A Crisis or Genre?” October 15 Presentation by Orysia Tracz, “Konopli: Hemp in Harvard University, 617-495-4053 Winnipeg Ukrainian Tradition and Life,” University of Manitoba, 204-474-9986 October 22 Book presentation, “Bloodlands: Europe Between New York Hitler and Stalin” by Timothy Snyder, The October 15-17 Art sale and exhibit, featuring works by Alexander New York Motyl, High Line Open Studios, Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 www.highlineopenstudios.org or 917-689-7521 October 23 Dance, featuring music by Oberehy, Ukrainian October 16 Celebration of Kozak Pokrova, Ss. Peter and Paul Whippany, NJ American Cultural Center of New Jersey, Buena, NJ Ukrainian Orthodox Church, New Kuban Kozak 201-213-4321 Cultural Center, 856-697-2255 October 23 Presentation of debutantes and 60th anniversary October 16 Dance, 60th anniversary of the New York Branch Parma, OH of the Cleveland Branch of the Ukrainian American New York of the Ukrainian American Youth Association, Youth Association, featuring music by Klooch, featuring music by Svitanok, Ukrainian National St. Josaphat Astrodome, 440-773-5175 Home, 212-473-3467 or [email protected]

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allowed to leave (Ukrayinska Pravda, own agenda before the 2004 Orange Ukrainian Education... August 4, 5, 10, 30; UNIAN, July 29). Yanukovych... Revolution disgraced both of them. The (Continued from page 2) Mr. Tabachnyk alleges that “nationalists” (Continued from page 6) “tensions” about NATO that enveloped style denunciations of the opposition as now represent a threat to Ukraine’s territori- standable. I think the principle of non-par- Ukraine after 2004 were entirely the hand- American hirelings and of “Ukrainian al integrity. “Individuals from Ivano- ticipation of our country in any military- iwork of Mr. Yankuovych and his minions nationalism.” Frankivsk seek to separate these regions political alliance most adequately fits the in the Party of Regions. Political expert Mykola Riabchuk where their ‘real’ nation lives and to build a current geopolitical realities.” In the end, just what did President described 2000 to Jamestown as “an openly state using apartheid and ethnic-cleansing Reality: Note that Mr. Yanukovych Yanukovych really say to the Atlantic FSB [Russian Federal Security Service] techniques” (http://2000.net.ua/2000/aspe- eschews the word “neutrality.” That’s no Council? That he’s right, that his critics kty/amplituda/68928). product in Ukraine.” Their main agenda accident. As he knows, neutrality would are wrong, and that he has no intention of Mr. Tabachnyk’s latest denunciation of seeks to belittle support for Ukrainian imply removing the Russian military pres- leaving office. Ukrainian nationalism represents a set of nationalism. Ms. Tymoshenko’s main mis- ence from Crimea. Non-alignment, in con- That may be stability – but only in interconnected ideas, bad analogies and trast, can be fudged, and, as we know from Wonderland. take was that after her defeat she began to groundless accusations. Such an article history, non-aligned countries could be rely on nationalistic rhetoric. “Nationalist would be intellectually ridiculed if written non-aligned with the West (like The article above appeared on the web- forces” do not have any serious support by an education minister within a Western among Ukrainians and cannot return to Yugoslavia) or with the East (like India). site of the Atlantic Council (http://www. democracy. President Yanukovych’s support acus.org/), on the New Atlanticist blog, on power because they discredited themselves for his education minister is evident in his Even so, Mr. Yanukovych should know during the Yushchenko presidency. that even non-aligned countries do not per- September 27. It is reprinted here with the September 30 decree establishing a author’s permission. Therefore, “nationalists” seek to retain Committee on Questions of Educational mit foreign militaries to have bases on power over a small part of Ukraine by sepa- Quality, which Mr. Tabachnyk will head their territories. When they do – and Mr. rating western Ukraine or expelling the (www.president.gov.ua). Yanukovych extended the Russian Black Donbas and Crimea. This is a reference to The fact that Messrs. Tabachnyk and Sea Fleet’s basing rights by 25 years – Ukrainian writer Yurii Andrukhovych who Khoroshkovsky remain in influential posi- they effectively abandon non-alignment. The language... in an interview in UNIAN (July 22) and tions, despite embarrassing the president, is Claim: “Taking this decision was condu- (Continued from page 7) Rzeczpospolita (August 1) triggered a major evidence that Moscow retains large influ- cive to defusing tensions that existed both sity within the framework of national sover- debate when he suggested that if “Orange” ence over the Yanukovych administration. in Ukraine and on the entire European con- eignty and territorial integrity.” forces returned to power, and Donetsk or tinent in connection with the possibility that The Russian language is not in danger of Crimea again raised the question of separat- The article above is reprinted from Ukraine would join NATO.” eventually becoming extinct. Russian- ing (as they did at the Severdonetsk con- Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission Reality: Mr. Yanukovych forgets to speaking individuals in Ukraine are free to gress on November 27, 2004, in response to from its publisher, the Jamestown mention that Ukraine’s joining NATO was use it in private and public life as further the Orange Revolution) they should be Foundation, www.jamestown.org. on President Leonid Kuchma’s and his evidenced by the committee’s findings noted above, and Russian permeates not only the vast time zones of the Russian Federation (RF) but many of its former col- onies, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. as well. Simply put, Russian heritage is entrenched in both Europe and Asia. It should be noted that the RF, while a member of the Council of Europe, has not ratified the charter. Ukraine is both a member and asignatory. Besides securing “the framework of national sovereignty and territorial integri- ty,” there is one other caveat in the Preamble: “Stressing the value of intercul- turalism, and multilingualism and consider- ing that the protection and encouragement of regional or minority languages should not be to the detriment of the official languages and the need to learn them…” The draft legislation provides a 10 per- cent minimum for a territorial population speaking a particular language to elevate that language regionally, essentially, to the level of the state language. In every region of Ukraine at least 10 percent of the popula- tion speaks Russian. Given Ukraine’s histo- ry where the Ukrainian language was for- bidden by both tsars and commissars, the Ukrainian language cannot survive a com- petition with the Russian language which was promoted by tsars and commissars for 350 years in Ukraine and even today by Russian governmental media networks. The draft legislation is directly to the det- riment of the Ukrainian language and the need to learn it. Furthermore, its enactment will result in political unrest and social upheaval threatening sovereignty and terri- torial integrity with “big brother” Russia promoting it and lurking in the wings as it inspires political turmoil. The chair of the Russian “minority” com- munity structure in Ukraine, which purports to be a human rights monitor is Vadym Kolesnichenko, who is a national deputy of Ukraine from the Party of Regions and a member of the Crimean Parliament. He spoke in the beginning of this year at a con- ference at United Nations headquarters in New York that was organized by the Russian Federation. Among other historical- ly suspect assertions, which he made, Mr. Kolesnichenko stated that Russians are the indigenous people of several regions of Ukraine, Crimea and others. A tinge of sepa- ratism permeated his remarks. Mr. Kolesnichenko is a moving force behind the effort to pass language legislation that attempts to exploit the Council of Europe charter for his purposes. Incidentally, Mr. Kolesnichenko was last seen trying to disrupt the Haydamaky Festival, in Irpin near Kyiv, a patriotic cele- bration of Ukrainian music and song. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 23 UKELODEON F Nor The ext Generation

Older “ptashata” fondly remember their last camp Written on behalf of the Flamingos four musical families. For example, by “Sestrychka” Chrystia Gorski-Makar the clarinet was played by Sestrychka Renya Nychka, the vio- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The sec- lin was played by Sestrychka ond week of “Tabir Ptashat,” the Ivanka Hodowanec and the famous camp for preschoolers sponsored by Hutsul instrument, the trembita, the Pershi Stezhi sorority of Plast was played by Bratchyk Marko Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Bodnar. was our last camp as “Ptashata pry We proudly wore our bright pink Plasti.” Our group, the Flamingos, flamingo hats and chanted our was one of the two oldest “royi” “obriad” (ceremonial verse) about (groups). Our third year as ptasha- flamingos. We learned that they ta, was our best experience – one mostly eat shrimp, live on muddy that we will always remember. flats along tropical waters and lift The theme was “My i Nasha one leg to either rest or even sleep. Orkhestra” – We and Our We loved listening to stories, sing- Orchestra. Head Counselor Ksenia ing with our fellow ptashata, work- Kyzyk-Salewycz organized a solid ing on our camp album, playing program and fun-filled week, all sports and learning about our natu- conducted in the Ukrainian lan- Chrystia Goski-Makar ral surroundings at Soyuzivka. The Flamingos (from left) Sophia Kowal, Mark Michniak, Markian guage. We not only learned about The vatra, or campfire, was the Nychka, Nina Rakowsky with Mykola, Alexander Kebuz, Oriana Makar the different families of the orches- best! We sang the “Horyt Vohnyk” with Ruslana, and Andriko Bilaniuk. tra – woodwinds, brass, percussion campfire song and laughed as and strings – but we also learned Bratchyk Ivan Makar, a comical about classical music and some musical conductor, attempted to Mishanyna musical terminology, and crafted a conduct an orchestra. We were few instruments such as French entertained by the sestrychky and UKELODEON readers may or may not know that there is a horns and violins. bratchyky as they provided fun worldwide organization of Ukrainian communities known as We participated in a skits, and we enjoyed roasting the Ukrainian World Congress. UWC members include “Symfonichna Mandrivka” – a marshmallows. Ukrainian organizations in 32 countries. Hidden in the symphonic treasure hunt – and Now we say goodbye as we con- Mishanyna grid below are the names of 16 of those countries. enjoyed a puppet show set to classi- tinue our journey from ptashata to (The next 16 will appear in UKELODEON’s November issue.) cal music called “Peter and the “novatstvo” – Plast brownies/cub ARGENTINA CROATIA GERMANY Wolf.” In addition, we were enter- scouts. We will always remember tained by “sestrychky” and our experiences as ptashata and ARMENIA CZECH REPUBLIC GREAT BRITAIN “bratchyky” (counselors) who keep our very first camps in our AUSTRALIA ESTONIA GREECE played instruments from each of the memories forever. BELGIUM FRANCE HUNGARY BRAZIL GEORGIA ITALY CANADA

Little campers paint animal masks for the animal orchestra.

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Sunday, October 10, Friday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. For additional information call and Sunday, October 17 856-697-2255. NEW YORK: The Center for Traditional NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Music and Dance, The Ukrainian Museum Society invites all to a lecture by composer 216 Foordmore Road and New York Bandura Ensemble/Bandura 1-845-626-5641 Leonid Hrabovsky titled “New Trends in the P.O. Box 529 Downtown present “Music from the Age of [email protected] Musical Works of Ukrainian Composers.” Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Mazepa,” a concert series at The Ukrainian Museum (222 E. Sixth St. between Second The lecture will be illustrated by the music of and Third avenues), featuring Roman contemporary composers from Ukraine. The program will take place at the society’s build- Oct 8-10 – Wedding Nov 12-14 – Plast Orlykiada Turovsky (lute/torban) on October 10 at 1 p.m./2 p.m., bandurist Julian Kytasty and ing, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th Oct 15-17 – Wedding Nov 19-21 – Scrapbook Weekend Friends on October 15 at 7 p.m., and Andriy streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call 212-254-5130. Oct 22-24 – Wedding Nov 25 – Thanksgiving Milavsky (baroque recorder) on October 17 at 1 p.m./2 p.m. Concerts present songs and Saturday, October 23 Oct 29-31 – Halloween Nov 27 – High school reunion tunes from the era of Hetman Ivan Mazepa, in conjunction with the museum’s current NEW YORK: The Music at the Institute Nov 6-7 – USCAK Convention exhibition. Sunday concerts are free with series will present a concert titled “Baroque museum admission; October 15 concert Music from European Courts and Chambers” admission is $15 with senior/member/student featuring works of Telemann, Leclair, discounts. For further information call 212- Geminiani, Handel, Corelli and Rossi, per- 228-0110. formed by the Rebel Ensemble for Baroque Music, whose members are: Jorg-Michael Alex E. Kyj Friday-Sunday, October 15-17 Schwartz and Karen Marmer, violins, John Financial Advisor NEW YORK: Alexander Motyl’s paintings Moran, violoncello, and Dongsok Shin, harp- will be on view at noon-6 p.m., as part of the sichord. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and will Financial Planning Specialist High Line Open Studios event in Chelsea be followed by a reception at the Ukrainian (http://www.highlineopenstudios.org/artists. Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St. General html). Address: 235 W. 22nd St., No. 3P, admission: $30; UIA members and seniors, One Liberty Place New York, NY 10011. For a preview of the $25; students, $20 For tickets call: 212-288- paintings, see: www.AlexanderMotyl.webs. 8660. 1650 Market Street, 42nd Floor com (click on “Photo Gallery”). Paintings Philadelphia, PA 19103 will be for sale. TROY, N.Y.: A benefit concert for Ukraine’s orphans, organized by members of Ukrainian (215) 854-6284 (800) 233-1414 Saturday, October 16 churches in New York’s capital district, will BUENA, N.J.: All are welcome to a celebra- feature violin virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk, who tion of the Kozak Pokrova (Protection of the will headline this event, and a special appear- www.fa.smithbarney.com/robertskyj Mother of God) organized by the New ance of the area’s children’s dance ensemble Kuban Kozak Community of Buena, N.J., Zorepad. Lydia Kulbida, WTEN Channel 10 [email protected] and Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox news anchor, will MC the program. The per- Church of Millville, N.J. The event features formance will be held at the Troy Savings dinner, entertainment (folk and contemporary Bank Music Hall, Second and State streets. music, dancing) and a guided tour of the Tickets are: $25 and $30; $15 for those age unique Kozak Historical Museum. 17 and younger. Tickets may be purchased Admission of $20 includes all-you-can-eat- by calling the box office, 518-273-8945. and-drink buffet/bar. The event will take Website: www.troymusichall.org. For infor- place at the New Kuban Kozak Cultural mation call Anna Mariani, 518-235-5951, or Center, 228 Don Road, Buena, NJ 08310, at e-mail [email protected]. Being Ukrainian means:

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