INSIDE:• Yushchenko speaks on ’s crisis — page 3. • Yarymovych receives medal for service to NATO — page 9. • “Focus on Philately”: Ihor of Kyivan Rus’ — page 12.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXX HE KRAINIANNo. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine Pro-presidentialT deputiesUUkraine to allow U.S. experts to inspectW Kolchuha facilities announce majority in Rada by Roman Woronowycz presidential security officer Mykola anybody. Press Bureau Melnychenko in the office of President “The only thing that concerns me is Kuchma is authentic. U.S. State that the sale of Kolchuhas to did not by Roman Woronowycz KYIV – Ukrainian authorities will Department spokesperson Richard occur,” explained Mr. Piskun. “Maybe Kyiv Press Bureau allow technical experts from the United Boucher said at the time that the U.S. there are moments of ethical impropriety, States and Great Britain to inspect sever- KYIV – Leading members of the pro- also had “some indications” that the sys- but I am only concerned with the legal al sites in Ukraine connected to the tem was already in Iraq. moments.” presidential parliamentary factions development and production of the announced on September 26 that they In the Melnychenko recordings Mr. However, National Deputy Viktor Kolchuha air defense system. Kuchma is said to give the go-ahead for Yushchenko, head of the Our Ukraine had succeeded in gathering assent from a U.S. Deputy Secretary of State sufficient number of lawmakers to form the sale of a Kolchuha system for Iraq to political bloc and a central player in the Elizabeth Jones and Ukraine’s President the head of his military export commit- growing opposition movement trying to a majority. agreed on such a course The parliamentary coalition would tee, Valerii Malev. The sale was to take oust President Kuchma, told The Weekly of action while Ms. Jones was in Kyiv place through a Jordanian intermediary. on October 2 that the moral and ethical include the nine factions that once con- October 1-2, during which the focus of stituted the For a United Ukraine politi- Maj. Melnychenko has been at the aspects of a conversation to allow the discussions was the Kolchuha that heart of allegations of presidential impro- cal bloc along with the Social sale of a system that could lead to the Washington has alleged Ukraine might prieties and criminal behavior ever since Democratic faction plus a small number deaths of U.S. pilots had to be consid- have sold to Iraq. he went public with recordings he says of independent lawmakers. Viktor ered. The U.S. is concerned that such a sys- he made in the inner chamber of the pres- Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine faction, along “Simply the fact that this was even tem, whose sale is banned by United idential offices. considered carries much responsibility. with the Tymoshenko, Communist and Nations sanctions against Baghdad, could President Kuchma has categorically Socialist factions remain outside the This, after all, could have affected rela- be used to shoot down British and U.S. stated from the outset that Ukraine did tions between partners. There was a majority. military aircraft, which patrol a no fly not sell a Kolchuha system to Iraq, and While the press initially announced strategic relationship,” said Mr. zone over Iraq. he has pledged to cooperate with U.S. Yushchenko. that a parliamentary majority was in The team of experts should arrive on officials to prove that is the case. place, Verkhovna Rada Chairman The United States has been vague October 13 and will have access to all While more Ukrainian government about what specific “indications” it has admitted during a relevant documents. They will see oper- officials have accepted that the voices on received that a Ukrainian Kolchuha may routine weekly briefing on September 30 ating Kolchuha air defense installations the recordings, which were authenticated be in Iraq and has been unwilling to pro- that it was merely an unofficial agree- stationed in Ukraine and will visit the by U.S. experts, are really those of vide more information. During a press ment among lawmakers. The coalition Topaz Plant where the military hardware President Kuchma and his state export conference on September 29 U.S. still needed to be officially registered is produced. control official, the official Ukrainian Ambassador Carlos Pascual said he could The latest Ukrainian controversy (Continued on page 4) government line remains that no such air not elaborate on what indications exist erupted on September 25 when the U.S. defense systems were ever sold to Iraq. that the Kolchuha is on the ground in State Department said it had suspended Procurator General Sviatoslav Piskun Iraq. aid to the Ukrainian central government told reporters on October 2 that he has no However, Mr. Pascual provided hope after verifying that a portion of the basis upon which to begin an investiga- Newly elected recordings made by former Ukrainian tion of possible criminal complicity by (Continued on page 3) UNA executives Ukrainianby Tamara Stadnychenko-Cornelison American Bar Association celebrates 25th anniversary hold first meeting Special to The Ukrainian Weekly by Christine E. Kozak UNA National Secretary PHILADELPHIA – Twenty-five years ago, on September 23-24, 1977, a group PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The newly of Ukrainian American attorneys gathered elected Executive Committee of the in Cleveland to discuss an idealistic agen- Ukrainian National Association met on da. Their vision was to organize a national Monday, September 9, at the UNA Home association of American attorneys of Office, for their first quarterly meeting. Ukrainian descent, an association that In attendance were members of the could provide a collegial framework in Executive Committee: Stefan Kaczaraj, which individual attorneys could use their president: Martha Lysko, first vice-presi- respective legal training and expertise to dent; Eugene Iwanciw, second vice-pres- promote and defend the interests of the ident; Al Kachkowski, director for Ukrainian American community and Canada; Christine Kozak, national secre- bring to the attention of the international tary; and Roma Lisovich, treasurer. Also present was Zenon Holubec, chairman of community the manifold human rights the auditing committee. President violations occurring in Soviet Ukraine. Twenty-five years later, that association Kaczaraj chaired the meeting. Tony Rubel Opening the meeting, Mr. Kaczaraj is a well-established fixture in the welcomed the new Executive Committee Ukrainian American community, one that UABA President Andre Michniak (left) presents the Rule of Law Award to members, wishing them all the best in has retained at its core the two principles Rep. Bob Schaffer. the next four years. In keeping with the that led to its creation. Today the Ukrainian American Bar Association is their 25th anniversary and to honor a ments in American and Ukrainian law, theme of the UNA’s 2002 convention in select group of individuals for their spe- began with a Saturday morning presenta- Chicago, Mr. Kaczaraj spoke of the recognized as a professional body with a cial achievements. tion by Nancy E. Medwid, a member of necessity for teamwork. significant voice in both domestic and The event, which opened with a recep- the UABA Board of Governors. Ms. Ms. Lisovich, treasurer, presented a international legal issues. On September 27-29, UABA members tion hosted on Friday evening by current Medwid spoke on recent developments in detailed comparison of UNA income and employment law in the United States. A expenses between the first six months of gathered at the Sheraton Rittenhouse UABA President Andre Michniak, was session on how attorneys might use the 2002 and the first six months of 2001. Square Hotel in Philadelphia to participate well attended. Professional seminars, each in a professional conference, to celebrate related to the theme of recent develop- (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS U.S. authenticates Kuchma tape NEWSBRIEFS U.S. official in Kyiv on Kolchuha isssue Defense Minister Volodymyr Shkidchenko promised Ms. Jones that Ukraine will show of intent to sell Kolchuha to Iraq KYIV – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kolchuha radars to U.S. experts as soon as Elizabeth Jones arrived in Ukraine on they arrive in Ukraine. (RFE/RL Newsline) by Roman Kupchinsky Experts say it would be difficult to be October 1 to discuss what she said would RFE/RL and Corrpution Watch certain that Iraq had the Kolchuha for a be “U.S.-Ukrainian relations in the context Opposition plans October 12 protest ... number of reasons: it does not emit signals of the ongoing U.S. policy review toward KYIV – Three opposition leaders – Yulia U.S. administration officials have of its own; it is mobile; and it is easy to Ukraine,” which was launched on the basis Tymoshenko, Oleksander Moroz, and Petro authenticated a tape made by Maj, Mykola hide, involving an antenna attached to an of a tape recording suggesting that Symonenko – announced on October 1 that Melnychenko of President Leonid Kuchma ordinary-looking truck. President Leonid Kuchma approved the they will organize another nationwide of Ukraine telling the head of a Ukrainian The official went on to say: “We have sale of Kolchuha radar systems to Iraq in protest on October 12 to demand President state arms sales company to proceed with informed the Ukrainian government and contravention of a United Nations embargo, Leonid Kuchma’s ouster and will stage the sale of advanced radar technology to NATO allies that we have reached this the Associate Press reported. Ms. Jones was “people’s tribunals” across the country to Iraq. assessment, that there has been a pause in expected to meet with President Kuchma judge him, the Associated Press reported. The United States is withholding mil- certain types of assistance and that a policy and Foreign Affairs Minister Anatolii lions of dollars in grant aid as it probes fur- Zlenko later in the day. (RFE/RL Newsline) “The protest action ‘Arise, Ukraine!’ has review is under way.” not yet reached its climax, as was claimed ther into the issue of whether Ukraine vio- Patricia Guy, the press attaché at the lated U.N. sanctions on Iraq as a result. Ukraine pledges assistance to probe by some pro-presidential political scientists U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, told RFE/RL that and some media,” UNIAN quoted Mr. The taped conversation, which report- extensive examination of the recordings edly took place on July 10, 2000, has con- KYIV – Ukrainian President Leonid Moroz as saying. (RFE/RL Newsline) has convinced the American government Kuchma told U.S. Assistant Secretary of sistently been denied by the Ukrainian that they are authentic. “What is new is State for European Affairs Elizabeth Jones ... seeks talks with Russian president president despite numerous demands on that we’ve recently concluded an analysis in Kyiv on October 1 that he will cooperate the part of the West for an explanation of of a July 2000 recording that was provided with any probe into allegations that Ukraine KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko, Oleksander what was said. by former Ukrainian presidential body- might have sold a Kolchuha radar system to Moroz and Petro Symonenko, as well as The tape, including the passage on the guard Mykola Melnychenko. And on one Iraq, Reuters reported. Presidential spokes- Our Ukraine head Viktor Yushchenko, have sale of the Kolchuha radar system via the of the tapes, Ukrainian President Leonid woman Olena Hromnytska quoted Mr. sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir UkrSpetsExport company, was authenticat- Kuchma is heard approving the clandes- Kuchma as saying he is ready to investigate Putin asking him to meet with them during ed earlier this year by BEK TEK, a tine sale of Kolchuha early warning sys- the Kolchuha charges together with U.S. his visit to Ukraine on October 6, UNIAN Virginia-based group that provides authenti- tems to Iraq, and we believe this recording experts. President Kuchma denied that reported on October 1. “We asked Putin not cation services to the FBI, the U.S. is authentic,” she said. Ukraine sold any weapons to Iraq in contra- to interfere in the domestic affairs of our Supreme Court and other organizations. Ms. Guy said the United States is with- vention of United Nations sanctions. U.S. people, [and] we just informed him about A high-level U.S. administration official holding some of the money that it gives State Department spokesman Richard our situation,” Mr. Symonenko said. The was quoted by Reuters on September 23 as annually to Ukraine under the Freedom Boucher said later the same day that Ms. opposition leaders said they want to talk saying the Justice Department has authen- Support Act, which is meant to help solidify Jones in Kyiv “pressed the seriousness” with President Putin about a planned ticated the tape as well. The U.S. official democracy in countries. “The recording’s with which Washington views evidence that Russian-Ukrainian agreement creating a told Reuters, “We have not physically authentication has led us to re-examine our Mr. Kuchma approved the sale of consortium for the transport of Russian nat- observed the Kolchuha [radar system] in policy toward Ukraine, and in particular Kolchuhas to Iraq. “We will now look at the ural gas through Ukraine to the rest of Iraq, although we have some information toward President Kuchma. As a result reports that we get and make our assess- Europe. They said they fear that private which I cannot get into that suggests it we’ve initiated a temporary pause in new ment on the next steps,” Mr. Boucher may be there.” obligations of Freedom Support Act assis- added. ITAR-TASS reported that Ukrainian (Continued on page 18) tance that goes to the central government of Roman Kupchinsky is the editor of RFE/RL Crime and Corruption Watch. (Continued on page 16) RFE/RL ends Czech broadcasts ‘Kuchmagate’ saga continues RFE/RL Newsline spot reporting of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of communism. He said PRAGUE – In a statement released on by Taras Kuzio The first reaction of the authorities was the “eloquent pleas” of “the newly demo- September 30, RFE/RL President cratic nations of Central Europe” and “in RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report to deny the authenticity of the tapes them- Thomas Dine said that after 51 years of selves and even the existence of Maj. particular Czech President Vaclav Havel” Last week’s decision by Washington to “devotion in promoting freedom and persuaded U.S. authorities not to end Melnychenko, who had by then had fled democracy,” the end of broadcasting by block nearly $55 million in previously Ukraine for Prague. The authorities also RFE/RL broadcasts, adding that Prague approved aid to Kyiv over suspicions that the organization’s Czech Service, Radio became “the new home” of RFE/RL in “a consistently denied it was possible to bug Svobodna Evropa (RSE), is a “sad Ukraine may have illegally sold Iraq the president’s office and ridiculed the sug- symbolically important situation that Kolchuha radar systems capable of helping event.” remains relevant today.” gestion that a digital tape recorder was He added that, “looking back, RFE/RL bring down U.S. aircraft has once again placed under his couch. He said the end of the Czech broad- placed the so-called “Kuchmagate” scan- takes great pride and pleasure in the casts came due to budgetary constraints It was not until a video interview of Mr. enormous effort of this service in dissem- dal in the international spotlight. Melnychenko was broadcast in Parliament and that, while there is still a need for the The U.S. Department of Justice authen- inating truthful news and information to broadcasts in the , “we that it was confirmed that he was a mem- the Czech and Slovak peoples” and to the ticated a section of Mykola Melnychenko’s ber of the Security Service unit responsible are now needed more urgently else- tape recordings in which President Leonid “great impact” produced by the broad- where.” He ended by quoting a Mlada for protecting high-ranking officials, such casts “over the course of half a century.” Kuchma appears to have authorized the as Mr. Kuchma. The illegal search by cus- fronta Dnes reader, who wrote on sale of four Kolchuha radar systems to Mr. Dine said that RSE provided September 27 that “RSE has every right toms officers of the opposition deputies “accurate news and information” during Iraq. Since allegations of the illegal sale who brought back the videotape also was to [pass into history] with its head high have become a very serious problem in the dramatic days of the Cold War and because it fulfilled its mission flawless- suspicious. What did the authorities have the Prague Spring, and provided on-the- current U.S.-Ukrainian relations, it appears to hide if the tapes were not authentic? ly.” advisable to recapitulate the main stages of Slowly, the official view changed from the prolonged Kuchmagate case to readers total denial of the authenticity of the tapes. of “RFE/RL’s Poland, Belarus and Ukraine One reason was that opposition deputies FOUNDED 1933 Report.” began to acknowledge their voices on the In November 2000, Socialist Party tapes. 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(Continued on page 23) No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 3 INTERVIEW: Viktor Yushchenko on the crisis in Ukraine by Roman Woronowycz Mr. Yushchenko has been particularly it is the shortest and most rational way individual responsible, please under- Kyiv Press Bureau critical of President Kuchma’s new chief out of the Ukrainian crisis. stand that a system has been developed of staff, Viktor Medvedchuk, the former KYIV – Viktor Yushchenko is the Another question, can and do the in Ukraine down to the village level, a head of the Social Democratic Party- authorities currently accept negotiations system of intimidation. If this system is leader of the Our Ukraine political bloc United, who has his own presidential and the eponymous parliamentary fac- as alternative, adequately, sincerely and given merely five to eight months aspirations and whom many consider a fully? Absolutely not. This is why radi- between [parliamentary elections and tion in Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada. The ruthless and effective political player. bloc took the largest number of seats, cal steps are required. As we demon- upcoming presidential] elections for Many believe it was Mr. Medvedchuk strate our willingness to submit to a dia- unfettered development, there will be no with nearly 25 percent electoral support who organized the ouster of the in the March 31 elections. However, Our logue, we also understand that the radi- possibility for democratic elections in Yushchenko government in 2001. cal steps we are undertaking is another the country. Ukraine subsequently was excluded The following is an edited interview from the parliamentary leadership in a way to develop motivation for [dia- I really do not know how else to make with Mr. Yushchenko conducted on logue]. this clearer, while staying on the record. political power play in which pro-presi- October 2 in the Our Ukraine offices. dential forces allegedly used strong-arm So the two are found in a single con- I can only say do not be afraid of com- plicated but honest answers. We must be tactics and blackmail to convince a large With the breakdown of negotiations text, they are not mutually exclusive. open and sincere. number of non-aligned lawmakers to with pro-presidential forces over a There are those who believe – and I I know why the people are ready to join their side. parliamentary majority, can you now have heard this on the streets myself, go to the streets. The Parliament must Denied the leadership position Mr. say that you have fully gone over to although I haven’t seen it in political provide answers. The authorities need to Yushchenko thought was due his bloc, the opposition, or are you continuing surveys – that your attempts to both start being more forthcoming, but they he made a series of demands upon to maintain a dialogue with the maintain a dialogue with those in remain deaf, dumb and blind. They do President Leonid Kuchma, whose presi- authorities and with the president? power as well as keep ties to the oppo- not hear the questions. dential team he accused of mastermind- As you know, political power here is sition movement without taking a ing the ploy, and announced that he divided into two categories, those that strong stance either way will lead to So what do you propose then? an image of you as an indecisive would call a democratic forum in which are in power and those that are against I propose two ways that change can fence-sitter. Does it concern you at all like-minded forces would develop an the authorities, or the opposition. occur. There are sufficient democratic that such an image could lead to loss action plan for the true democratization Has Ukraine gone into opposition? It forces in the Ukrainian Parliament to of support among the populace, which of society. Mr. Yushchenko has main- has, absolutely, and has expressed such a form a democratic majority. But the you currently enjoy? tained that Ukraine is in the most signif- stance for the last six months, since [par- Ukrainian Parliament has effectively icant political crisis since it became liamentary elections]. The current atti- No it doesn’t trouble me. It doesn’t always been a branch of the presidential independent in 1991. tude is that democratic processes must trouble me for one reason: we cannot administration. This is why there never Prior to the forum, Mr. Yushchenko take hold in Ukraine. concern ourselves with surveys or emo- has been a democratic majority. This is also announced that his political group So then what is currently getting in tions at the moment; we need to be why there never was real democratic would support and participate in nation- the way? Today the attitude of those in smart. change and an independent Parliament. wide anti-Kuchma demonstrations that power stands in the way. In my opinion We need to put our hands to our To correct this situation and to had been scheduled for September, the authorities do not adequately under- hearts and answer the question: What attempt to form a democratic majority which it consequently did. However, stand that only through a dialogue can a needs to be done so that Ukraine does without those currently in power, we until recently Mr. Yushchenko continued way be found to democratically escape not tumble towards dictatorship, but have said let’s propose to some political to maintain a dialogue with Mr. Kuchma this Ukrainian crisis, the deepest in the turns to democracy? If you have the powers through a democratic forum to and the government in the hope that he last 11 years. answer, then go down that road and do move towards a democratic majority. We could help develop a democratic parlia- Currently these problems are not not let the behavior of some political should form the manner of entry and mentary majority to eventually form a being discussed. All types of conflicts activist or political power sway you. exit, the various guarantees within the government. Those talks recently broke end with peace negotiations, even wars. I understand that for some of the majority, the rights and the responsibili- off. We believe in a process of negotiations, powers that be coloring the world in ties – in short, develop the coalition black and white is their expertise, more model. so because most of them, do not see any This process was open and we pro- USAID to provide farm loan guarantees other shades. This is a very simplistic (Continued on page 4) approach to politics, to give a person a by Roman Woronowycz market has not allowed the farmer to use simple choice of either this or that, Kyiv Press Bureau his mightiest resource – the land he farms because it rarely occurs that way in real – as collateral. life. When we talk of the current politi- KYIV – The United States Agency for The Nadra Bank-USAID cooperative cal situation in even the most optimistic Quotable notes International Development (USAID) effort, named the Development Credit tones – let’s say to turn Ukraine into a Confrontation is growing. We are announced on September 29 that it would Authority, will allow the Ukrainian agri- true democracy in a matter of weeks – I heading for a deep and long-drawn- provide loan guarantees on certain loans cultural sector to obtain about 720 low- would express real concern about out political crisis, one that we have to Ukrainian farmers and agricultural interest loans in the next year. Farmers, whether such a possibility exists. not seen in the 11 years of suppliers. as well as suppliers of agricultural I do not know how much more I can Ukraine’s independence. The program, to be carried out in machinery, feed, fertilizers, herbicides say on the record. However, I can tell cooperation with the Nadra Bank, will – Our Ukraine leader Viktor and seed, are eligible. Nadra Bank will you that if the consensus is that there is provide U.S. guarantees against default Yushchenko commenting on have exclusive control over the credit no hope for democratic negotiations in by farmers for 50 percent of the worth of September 24 on the anti-Kuchma committee that decides who receives the Ukraine, then I have little hope that each loan. Nadra Bank, a Ukrainian com- movement, as reported by RFE/RL loans. It will set percentage rates, collat- there is a way for Ukraine to become mercial financial institution, is ready to Newsline. eral requirements and terms of repay- democratic. provide the equivalent of $6 million in While not wanting to hold a single credits to allow Ukrainian farmers to ment. develop various segments of their busi- “We understand that the guarantees are ness. not a gift, and we will organize our loan- “This is a pilot project, a starting point giving in a manner so that the most “This issue, appropriately, has to show whether this is possible,” viable projects and the most honest entre- received a great deal of attention, but this preneurs are chosen,” explained Nadra Ukraine to allow... explained U.S. Ambassador Carlos (Continued from page 1) creates an environment in which individ- Pascual at the signing ceremony estab- Bank President Ihor Gilenko. that the financial squeeze that Kyiv uals could have been manipulated and lishing the cooperative effort. Nadra Bank was chosen over two information destroyed,” explained Mr. might now feel should not last long. The Mr. Pascual said that changes in the other banks that failed to complete the Pascual. U.S. envoy emphasized that the suspen- Ukrainian economy made the agreement required process, explained USAID The Kolchuha controversy has caused sion of aid to the central government of possible: first the realization by farmers Regional Director Christopher Crowley. reverberations also in the capital of Ukraine was a “pause,” and not a sanc- that they do not need to farm simply for He said that he hopes the project will Ukraine’s closest Central European ally. subsistence, but could transform their allow farmers access to capital to raise tion as such, and that it would remain While European Union officials said that work into a valid entrepreneurial activity; the amount and quality of their yields. He only until a policy review that at present they will not change their poli- and second, the realization by Ukraine’s also explained that the U.S. government Washington had launched regarding its cy toward Ukraine, Polish President banking system that it cannot continue to does not consider the program high-risk. relationship with Ukraine was completed Aleksander Kwasniewski told a meeting survive by bidding for the services of a “For all of our small farm loan pro- – unless, of course, more evidence of of NATO defense ministers being held in limited number of large borrowers and grams throughout the world, the repay- illegal weapons sales is found. He Warsaw at the time the announcement that the small entrepreneur can be a valid ment rate is something like 97 to 99 per- explained that all kinds of other assis- came from Washington, that he was source of business. cent,” explained Mr. Crowley. tance programs for Ukraine, including “deeply concerned” about the allegations Ukrainian farmers – freed by exten- Nadra Bank has recorded assets of 1.2 promotion of a free press, student and might have to review his relations sive agricultural reform in the last two billion hrv (about $240 million) with a exchanges, rule of law development, with Kyiv. years to begin the rebirth of this once credit and investment portfolio of 938 remain funded. Poland’s Prime Minister Leszek Miller mighty Ukrainian economic sector – million hrv (about $190 million). Ambassador Pascual also indicated announced several days later that he was have remained constrained by a lack of Since 1992 USAID has provided over that there is concern on the part of considering not attending a Polish- readily available credit. Although some $1.6 million worth of technical and Washington that if any documentation Ukrainian economic forum scheduled for Ukrainian banks are willing to provide humanitarian assistance in support of had existed in Ukraine on the production October 3 in Lviv. However, after confer- loans, they do it at usurious rates. Ukraine’s democratic, economic and and sale of the air defense system to Iraq, ring with President Kwasniewski, he Another problem is that the lack of a land social transition. it may already have been destroyed. arrived in Lviv for the opening session. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

president. It is easy for me to answer this tions between partners. There was a structure, an open economy, a politically Viktor Yushchenko... question. strategic relationship. Morally, this is responsible system that formulated and (Continued from page 3) The position of our political faction is very complicated. secured domestic and foreign policy. The that in Ukraine the procedure for key, therefore, is to change the political posed to the democratic forces how to Do you and Our Ukraine have con- removal of the president has yet to be system. The system must become demo- consolidate their efforts around this doc- tacts with the U.S. government or with developed legislatively. It would be cratic. ument, that is, to those political forces the U.S. Embassy and Ambassador politically honest to propose in the How can the [diaspora] contribute? that have been our partners, who have a Carlos Pascual? They must understand that Ukraine has philosophy closer to our own. Parliament a procedure for the removal of the president, whether it be within the We maintain a working relationship large domestic and foreign policy prob- As for those who are further from our through meetings, joint participation in path, let them retain their old attitudes. current law on the president or through lems at the moment. They should not separate impeachment legislation. This roundtables, during events to which we forget that Ukraine is not just its presi- The goal, however, is to enter into a new invite all the diplomats, whether from democratic orientation. type of procedure would be fair, open dent. They should not forget that there is and honest. the European Union, the United States, a healthy democratic element in Ukraine That’s one alternative. The second Canada or Eastern Europe, Japan and a option – if this process is not occurring Turning to the matter of the that cares about Ukraine and knows how host of other countries. We try to main- to change the situation. and if the questions being asked by polit- Kolchuha air defense systems that tain an open political attitude. We are ical powers are not being heard by the Ukraine allegedly sold Iraq, could Today what is needed is for the demo- interested in having U.S. diplomats and cratic forces in the Ukrainian Parliament authorities – then it becomes a matter for these allegations simply be a scenario, other diplomats know the political posi- to form the first truly democratic, trans- the streets to pose the questions. This an exclusively political situation that tions of Our Ukraine on a variety of sub- parent parliamentary majority in 11 would take longer and cost us more; has been developed by the U.S. to fur- jects. These are beneficial and responsi- years. The political life of the Parliament nonetheless it too would end with the ther destabilize President Kuchma ble relations. Both sides benefit. They is key. The Parliament must become the formation of a parliamentary majority. It and the government? are trusted relations. We value the coop- could be imperiling democratic process- active center of political life in Ukraine, I cannot exclude this because there eration of the U.S. Embassy, our work which forms the government. Then the es, but it, too, is an alternative. with Ambassador Carlos Pascual, as well Today as we attempt to initiate are foreign powers that would like to government and the parliamentary take advantage of such developments to as our relations with all the diplomatic majority form a healthy domestic and democracy we have strong doubts that missions in Ukraine. the authorities will accept the single destabilize the situation in Ukraine. I do foreign policy, and proceed with eco- mechanism we propose to get beyond not believe that additional comments are Did the U.S. Embassy contact you nomic and social reforms. the crisis. That is why we keep gunpow- necessary. In every similar situation or consult with you before the We need formal relations with the der in one hand while continuing efforts there is always a party keenly interested. announcement in Washington of possi- diaspora. As prime minister I proposed a at dialogue. But, from another viewpoint, a huge ble illegal Ukrainian arms sales to structure that included various circles of political responsibility ensues as a result Iraq? the diaspora for the preparation of a for- What would need to happen for of such a scandal. The legal aspect is mal agreement that would include a Our Ukraine to stop being in opposi- No, on a working level there were no much more straightforward because here contacts. schedule for the development of rela- tion and to declare that it has achieved facts need to be ascertained, facts to tions; to develop the tasks and goals of its goals? prove the allegations, which requires Does that mean you were surprised our mutual interest, the government on The formation of a democratic majori- investigations. by the announcement? one side and diaspora representatives on ty in the Parliament and the formation of Since the recordings have been Yes. These types of operations (arms the other. a government of national trust would do proven to be authentic, there is room to sales) take place in a very specific I would only add that both sides need it. The final phase would occur with the believe that it could have happened. regime, a special regime. The announce- each other. The diaspora needs our atten- signing of a political accord between a Without a doubt, the matter of proving ment was quite unexpected. tion and support so that its attributes and the facts is far from done. There needs to its community life do not lose their democratic parliamentary majority, a In your opinion, what is the role the new government and the president on be more investigation and analysis in Ukrainian roots, their Ukrainian legacy Ukraine. Only afterwards will responsi- Ukrainian diaspora should play in the and history, and the . political, economic and social reform in transformative processes still under Ukraine. bility be able to be ascertained. Broad contacts are required, which I am more concerned, however, with way in Ukraine? Should it be a passive Ukraine needs to maintain. What is your stance on an effort to role or an active role? the moral and political aspect of this From the other side, Ukraine needs impeach the president? matter. Simply the fact that [the sale of What Ukraine needs most today is a for its brothers and sisters abroad not to When we speak about the impeach- Kolchuha air defense systems] was even democratic process that cannot be turned forget about it during those times when ment of the president, we all know that I considered carries much responsibility. back. We wouldn’t have the problems help is needed, to give the basic support regularly vote for the removal of the This, after all, could have affected rela- we do if we had a transparent leadership required.

Mr. Lytvyn. Mr. Udovenko heads the for the development of a consensus,” resignation of President Kuchma and Pro-presidential deputies... National Rukh Party, a leading member explained Mr. Lytvyn. would stage another round of nationwide (Continued from page 1) of the Our Ukraine faction. It remains to be seen whether a major- demonstrations on October 12. Last week, after a second round of ity can exist at all without Our Ukraine’s Oleksander Moroz, leader of the with the Verkhovna Rada Secretariat, a public demonstrations seemed to mark participation. On September 29 the just- Socialist Party, said during an October 1 process that could take a couple of the deepening of a domestic political cri- born pro-presidential majority attempted press conference that the opposition weeks. sis in Ukraine in which thousands of pro- to establish its viability by pushing forces would also ask for a meeting with “The majority has been de facto for- testers again called for the resignation of through minor bills by the closest of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is mulated. It has around 230 members,” votes. Opposition lawmakers com- expected to visit Ukraine on October 6. Mr. Lytvyn told journalists. President Leonid Kuchma over allega- Among much erroneous speculation tions of widespread corruption, Our plained, however, that the bills passed Mr. Moroz, with Yulia Tymoshenko of over who had joined the 10 factions that Ukraine announced that it would join the only with ghost voting by national the eponymous faction and Petro support presidential policy – whose three opposition factions in blocking the deputies for colleagues not present – an Symonenko of the Communist faction members total 217 lawmakers, nine short work of the Parliament by not taking part illegal but common practice in the expressed similar beliefs that circum- of the minimum needed to achieve a in legislative votes. Verkhovna Rada. After several unsuc- stances and developments would soon majority – rumors abounded that some The decision by the faction came after cessful appeals to the Secretariat to dis- force Our Ukraine firmly into the oppo- members of Viktor Yushchenko’s Our negotiations between Mr. Yushchenko connect the voting instruments of law- sition camp. Ukraine faction had defected. One and Serhii Tyhypko, leader of the Labor makers not present, the opposition Mr. Yushchenko, who has taken part in national television network even Ukraine faction, broke down over blocked the leadership rostrum, paralyz- the two demonstrations and has signed announced incorrectly that leading demands put forward by Our Ukraine ing parliamentary work and forcing the resolutions calling for President Communist faction member Hryhorii that any parliamentary majority must rep- end of that day’s session. Kuchma’s resignation, nonetheless has Kriuchkov had joined, an announcement resent the desires of the Ukrainian nation National Deputy Petro Poroshenko, a maintained a political dialogue with the he later vociferously repudiated. as expressed in the March 31 vote for top lieutenant to Mr. Yushchenko, said pro-presidential forces in the hope that a It became apparent after a short time Parliament. that if pro-presidential political forces compromise can be achieved in which his that no Communists and no members of In that election a plurality of continue to ignore Our Ukraine’s faction would obtain the reins of parlia- the Our Ukraine faction had broken Ukraine’s voters – some 30 percent – demands, it would paralyze the 2003 mentary or governmental power. ranks, and that the nine lawmakers need- supported Our Ukraine. However, Mr. budget process, which could lead to the President Kuchma has not show any ed to achieve a majority came from the Yushchenko’s political bloc was effec- ouster of the government. inclination to either heed any sort of ranks of unaligned national deputies. tively shut out of the Verkhovna Rada “A 230-voice majority may settle political demands or work toward a com- Mr. Lytvyn told journalists he was leadership after arm-twisting and alleged some theoretical issue surrounding num- promise. On September 28 President optimistic that negotiations between the blackmail by presidential representatives bers, but the budget does not support the Kuchma told a nationwide television leaders of the fragile majority and Mr. gave the For a United Ukraine bloc a interests of a great many lawmakers, and audience that he had no intention of Yushchenko’s faction, which at 110 temporary majority. forcing them to vote against their will is resigning and would carry out his presi- members is the largest individual faction, Mr. Lytvyn told journalists that he not going to work,” said Mr. dential responsibilities until the end of would continue. He reinforced the notion believed the only matter separating the Poroshenko. his term in 2004. that Our Ukraine is needed for a sus- pro-presidential factions and Our Ukraine Mr. Lytvyn said that if the current Mr. Kuchma stated that the attempt at tained and effective majority, essential was a clash of personalities and personal minority in Parliament continues to political upheaval made by the opposition for the formation of a coalition govern- ambitions. refuse to take part in legislative work, he in the last weeks had failed. The presi- ment. “There are personality differences, but would respond by ordering a change in dent called on the “radicals” to return to “As Hennadii Udovenko so aptly said the last meeting with Viktor Yushchenko committee chairmanships. the work of the Verkhovna Rada and today, we need to keep the door open, showed that even these may not be insur- The opposition announced on October carry out the responsibilities their con- that is what is most important,” explained mountable. I believe perspectives remain 1 that it would continue to call for the stituents have placed upon them. No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Newly elected UNA... (Continued from page 1) The UNA posted a decrease in net premi- um income, however, the income from annuities increased due to the excellent interest rates UNA is paying on first year monies. Soyuzivka, Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly posted decreases to their bottom line and need to focus on decreasing their deficits, she said. The good news was the Ukrainian National Urban Renewal Corp. posted an increase in net income of $14,331, and has 4,000 square feet of space available for leasing. Efforts will intensify to increase revenues from insurance prod- uct sales, while intensively pursuing a deficit-reduction program for the papers and our resort. Due to the volatility of the market, the UNA did suffer financial losses. These losses however, could have been astro- nomical had not the UNA had foresight to remain conservative and invest only 5 percent in common stocks with the majority of investments in bonds. Ms. Kozak, national secretary, report- ed that for the first six-month period of this year 223 new applications were Roma Hadzewycz approved and issued for a total insurance Officers at the first meeting of the Executive Committee elected at the UNA Convention in May: (from left) First Vice- amount of $4,635,000 and premium President Martha Lysko, Second Vice-President Eugene Iwanciw, Director for Canada Al Kachkowski, Treasurer Roma amount of $74,441.61. The top three pro- Lisovich, President Stefan Kaczaraj, National Secretary Christine Kozak and Auditing Committee Chairman Zenon Holubec. ducers for the first half of 2002 were: Lubov Streletsky, secretary of Branch 10, with a total of 12 policies issued for Projects Coordinator Oksana Trytjak, entire community to pool our resources, General Assembly members that they $197,000.00 of insurance; Nicholas Fil, Mr. Wyslotsky proposed a joint project knowledge and wherewithal in order to have no specific job descriptions, the fol- Branch 13, 11 policies issued for an between the National University of Kyiv preserve what we inherited from our lowing have been proposed to form stand- insurance amount of $600,000 Christine Mohyla Academy in Kyiv (NUKMA) fathers and what we must pass along to ing committees: Fraternal Committee – Brodyn a UNA Home Office employee, and UNA. This project will give the the next generations of Ukrainians and Second Vice-President Iwanciw, chair; professional agent and secretary of UNA and NUKMA the possibility of Ukrainian Americans who feel at home at Organizing Committee – National branch 27, who sold 10 policies for a working together by encouraging poten- Soyuzivka, Mr. Kaczaraj commented. Secretary Kozak and First Vice-President total of $150,000. tial gift givers to purchase UNA insur- The UNA Executive Committee unan- Lysko, co-chairs; Financial Committee – Ms. Kozak expressed congratulations ance policies and designating the imously approved two directors for the Treasurer Lisovich and President and sincere thanks to those top producers Academy as the beneficiary of their UNURC: Advisor Eugene Oscislawski, Kaczaraj, co-chairs; and Canadian and ALL secretaries and organizers who death benefits. The premiums paid by who remains as a director, and Advisor Committee – Advisor Myron Groch, chair. work hard to both conserve and increase UNA members will be tax-deductible. A Vasyl Luchkiw. At the annual meeting of the General membership in the UNA. meeting was scheduled with Dr. The UNURC will be installing a secu- Assembly, slated for November 22-23, Six new secretaries came on board: Viacheslav Briukhovetsky, however, due rity system, replacing carpets and imple- members of the assembly will be asked Irene Sarachmon, Branch 206; Susan to his sudden illness the meeting was menting other small upgrades that are to join one of the standing committees to Soldan, Branch 441; Michael Kuropas, postponed. planned for the year’s end at the UNA help develop ideas, objectives and goals Branch 22; Maria Lischak, Branch 15; One mechanism needed to increase Corporate Headquarters. that can be met during their four-year Vladimir Kaploun, Branch 260; and Paul membership in the UNA is a professional Due to the complaints received from term in office. Bilecky, Branch 257. sales force. Mrs. Lysko attended a meet- Mr. Kachkowski, director for Canada, ing between UNA executives and submitted an action plan he believes Western Catholic Union representatives, would revitalize UNA’s Canadian mem- National Secretary Paul Grawe and Vice- bership. Mr. Kachkowski spoke of the President Robert Mitchell of sales, who myriad challenges he is facing, but have been successful in recruiting agents stressed his commitment to act in what- for their organization. With their guid- ever capacity is necessary to bring ance and expertise, the UNA hopes to Canadian citizens into the UNA’s mem- mirror the level of success as achieved DID YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS TAKE A BIG BEATING bership ranks. by this fraternal. Mr. Iwanciw, second vice-president, Mr. Kaczaraj began the president’s IN THE RECENT MARKET? voiced his apprehension regarding the report by announcing that $18,050 in ARE YOU TIRED OF WAITING FOR THE MARKET TO status of Soyuzivka, saying that he feels scholarships had been awarded to UNA REBOUND? the UNA resort is a priority. In the inter- members. The scholarships are divided WAIT NO LONGER... COME TO THE SAFE HARBOR est of Soyuzivka, Mr. Iwanciw visited into four categories, and the UNA award- the resort to speak to members, guests ed the following: 33 scholarships for OF UNA ANNUITIES. and employees, gathering opinions, ideas $125; 19 scholarships for $150; 21 and comments from parties who care scholarships $175 and 17 scholarships about Soyuzivka’s future. for $200. In the special scholarships cat- Mr. Iwanciw continues to represent egory, awarded were Galandiuk * Scholarship, (one for $2,000); the the UNA at various functions in ST Washington whether at the Embassy of Jarosewycz Scholarship (one for $1,000) 1 YEAR Ukraine on Capitol Hill, and, since UNA and the Blackstone Scholarship (two for is a member of the Central and East $500.00 each). UNA OFFERS: TRADITIONAL6% IRA, ROTH IRA, ANNUITY, European Coalition, he attends its week- As expected, Soyuzivka was the major AND NON-QUALIFIED ANNUITY ly meetings. topic of discussion as President Kaczaraj Mrs. Lysko, first vice-president, outlined a multi-level plan for the UNA For further information call the UNA reported that her main focus in the next resort. Even with the renovation plans at 800-253-9862 ext. 3013 four years will be to build a base from and the planned improvements, the UNA which the UNA can expand its member- is not guaranteed that Soyuzivka will E-mail: [email protected] ship, increase visibility in the community emerge prosperous. The one and only or and draw new members. Mrs. Lysko, as true barometer will be the test of time, he call your local branch secretary well as other UNA executives, attended a underscored, the occupancy rates and the meeting with Ihor Wyslotsky, president support Soyuzivka receives from the We guarantee 4% annually on our Qualified and Non-Qualified Five-Year of the Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of Ukrainian community at large. Annuity rate. America. With the October 2003 deadline loom- *Subject to change after first year. At the initiation of UNA Special ing it will take the tireless efforts of our 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Our 69th anniversary UNWLA’s social welfare programs Today, October 6, 2002, The Ukrainian Weekly marks the 69th anniversary of its founding. It was on October 6, 1933, that the first issue of this newspaper rolled off the presses at the Svoboda Press print shop in Jersey City, N.J. provideby Lidia assistance Babiuk tot hepeople Stryi district, ofLviv Ukraineregion. These chil- In its first year the neophyte newspaper reported on the Great Famine of 1932- dren learned how to conduct themselves 1933, created by the Soviet regime to crush the people of Ukraine and ethnographical- Americans of Ukrainian descent ought in church. They came back totally differ- ly Ukrainian areas. It wrote also of the dearth of young leaders in the Ukrainian to be proud of the fact that, from the time ent – better-behaved, more serious and American community, the need to perpetuate the Ukrainian heritage and the role of they first settled in the United States, they kinder. The unification between the East our younger generations in giving voice to the aspirations of the subjugated Ukrainian have been providing assistance to other and the West has great significance in the nation. Its founding mission was at once simple and difficult: to keep Ukrainian Ukrainians throughout the world. They education of our youth.” American youth involved in the Ukrainian community and to tell the world the truth have helped their relatives, friends and The UNWLA also receives many let- about Ukraine. Simple to declare; difficult to implement. strangers, the ill and infirm, the elderly ters of gratitude from elderly women, Through the decades, The Weekly has endeavored to stay true to that original mis- and orphans. They have always been par- “babusi,” who appreciate even the small- sion, while expanding its reach. Today our newspaper strives to keep Ukrainians of all ticularly sensitive to the plight of women est gift, knowing that very far from them, ages involved and engaged in our community life, and to serve as a network for the and others. in the United States, someone remembers increasingly more dispersed members of our community. Simultaneously, it attempts The Ukrainian National Women’s them. to inform the world about Ukraine and Ukrainians, as well as to provide Ukrainians in League of America (UNWLA), one of the The UNWLA works in close coopera- the diaspora with a true picture of developments in Ukraine. oldest women’s organizations in the tion with twenty-two regional branches of A key role in The Ukrainian Weekly’s expanding mission in recent years was United States, has focused a great deal of Soyuz Ukrainok in Ukraine. We send played by the 32nd UNA Convention in 1990, which adopted a resolution calling for attention on social welfare – a matter of them money, which they distribute to the the opening of a Kyiv Press Bureau. As a result, The Weekly was on the ground in great concern to its members. In the last needy. Once every year $1,000 is sent to Ukraine when independence was proclaimed. More than 10 years later that bureau decade the Social Welfare Chair of the each branch of Soyuz Ukrainok for continues to provide unparalleled coverage of historic developments in Ukraine. UNWLA has directed its assistance pro- Christmas gifts for the elderly. We receive Since 1998 The Ukrainian Weekly Archive has been available to the general public grams toward Ukraine, supporting its exact reports with signatures of the gift via the World Wide Web. Maintained and continuously updated as a community serv- economic, national and cultural develop- recipients. Only then do we continue with ice by Weekly staffers, the site was inaugurated on August 20, 1998; it now contains ment and thus strengthening the country’s our aid. In August we send funds to cover 11,115 full-text articles, including archival materials published in the newspaper since stability and independence. the cost of the “Milk and Buns” initiative its founding in 1933. Also found at www.ukrweekly.com is the largest collection of On the 75th anniversary of the for the schools that have sent reports of materials on the Internet dedicated to the Great Famine, the full texts of all issues pub- UNWLA, Patriarch Lubomyr Husar sent the program’s activity during the previous lished in 1996-2001, as well as excerpts of the top news stories published each week the following message: “Since the found- year. Free breakfasts are given to children during the current year. As well, there is an index of stories published in the years ing of the UNWLA and continuing in Lviv (three schools), Kharkiv (three 1933-1948, 1977, 1979-2001, and year-in-review issues for each year since 1976, through the subsequent years, Ukrainian schools), Luhansk (one school), Yalta when The Weekly inaugurated that special annual section. women in America have shown great (one school), in Zakarpattia (two In 2000 and 2001 the two-volume compilation “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000” pro- organizational capability, particularly schools). The schools also utilize these vided a sampling of the major events covered by The Weekly since its founding benefiting women, as well as compas- funds to organize events for the children, through the end of the century by reprinting the most significant articles from the peri- sionate service worthy of admiration on such as the Feast of St. Nicholas, od. Most recently, we released “Ukraine Lives!” – a special book dedicated to the first behalf of the needy in the United States, Mother’s Day and others. decade of Ukraine’s newly re-established independence. Our hope is that “Ukraine beyond its borders, and especially in Money from the Chornobyl Fund is Lives!” will serve as both a historical record of Ukraine’s rebirth and a keepsake. Ukraine.” utilized to organize curative summer * * * President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine camps for children from regions that are As we reflect on our 69th anniversary, we must underscore that The Weekly is for- sent his greeting: “People are grateful to ecologically polluted: Vinnytsia, Volyn, tunate to have an extremely loyal readership. (We could certainly use your help, dear you for your humanitarian support, which Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Ivano- readers, in attracting new subscribers, which would help make this paper more viable, you gave following the Chornobyl catas- Frankivsk, Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Rivne, financially speaking.) However, subscriptions, do not even come close to supporting trophe and the destructive floods in Sumy, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, Chernihiv the work of this newspaper. To be sure, our advertisers and our benefactors do help Zakarpattia.” foot the bill, but, frankly, without the financial input of our publisher, the Ukrainian and Khmelnytsky. Each summer 100 chil- Dr. O. Myndiuk, chief of the Regional dren receive medical care in Truskavets. National Association, neither The Weekly nor the Ukrainian-language Svoboda would Special Children’s Clinic in Lviv wrote: exist. Both weekly newspapers are funded with hefty subsidies from the UNA – prob- The economic situation in Ukraine “Your long-term, invaluable and multi- remains complex. Let us make an effort ably the best concrete example of the UNA’s role as a fraternal benefit society that faceted aid consequentially acknowledges exists to benefit its members and their community. to help those who need our support, pri- our standards and achievements, thus marily elderly and frail people who often As The Weekly enters its 70th year, we pledge – with the continued support of the allowing us to continue high-quality diag- UNA, community organizations and institutions, and individual readers – to continue are alone. Their lives were hard and their nostic work and medical treatments for senior years are difficult, since the pen- our work and our mission. May our joint efforts ensure that The Ukrainian Weekly children in Ukraine.” remains a resource for years, and decades, to come. sions they receive hardly cover food. The president of the Luhansk branch Many, many children are in orphanages. of the Women’s League of Ukraine, They have to be clothed, , educated Ivanna Kolesnyk, in her financial report and properly raised. The government cov- Oct. about the initiative “Milk and Buns” for ers only a minimal portion of the costs. the youngest schoolchildren of Ukraine, Recently Barbara Bachynsky, Turning the pages back... said: “Of the 61 schools in Luhansk, this UNWLA Welfare Chair, received a letter is the only school where the children from Sister Maria Bernard of the Basilian 7 receive free breakfast. It was difficult Order in Fox Chase, Pa., who wrote: before to fill a class of Ukrainian studies, “Please help me in my missionary work 2001 Last year at this time, The Ukrainian Weekly reported on but this year, thanks to you, parents are with orphans in Ukraine. I suffered a hor- developments in the then-year-old Gongadze case. There was enrolling their children. The children are rible automobile accident and came out news on two fronts. In Kyiv, Ukraine’s chief prosecutor had not sick as often. ... On Easter we sent 25 cleared President Leonid Kuchma of complicity in the disappear- children/orphans from large families to (Continued on page 7) ance of Internet journalist Heorhii Gongadze, while in New York, the Committee to Protest Journalists, called for an international investigation into the unsolved case. Mr. Gongadze was editor of the Internet news site Ukrainska Pravda, which often report- ed on alleged high-level government corruption in Ukraine. He disappeared on September 16, 2000, after several weeks of harassment by police officials. In early November 2000, a headless corpse believed to be his body was discovered in a forest outside Kyiv. Several weeks later Socialist Party leader Oleksander Moroz released tapes recorded by a former presidential security officer implicating the Kuchma administration in Mr. Gongadze’s dis- appearance. The journalist’s widow, , had called for an international investigation into the case. CPJ Executive Director Ann Cooper said in a release published in The Weekly on October 7, 2001, “President Leonid Kuchma and other Cabinet officials have spent an entire year obstructing this inquiry,” adding, “Journalists in Ukraine will not feel safe until the government’s role in Mr. Gongadze’s disappearance is fully clarified, and those respon- sible for his abduction and death are behind bars.” At the same time, in Ukraine the Procurator General’s Office cleared President Kuchma of involvement in Mr. Gongadze’s disappearance and rejected a request by his mother that it launch a criminal investigation regarding the actions of the president and his top officials in the affair. The Weekly reported on October 7, 2001, that Assistant Procurator General Oleksander Bahanets said in a letter to Lesia Gongadze, the journalist’s mother, that his office had looked into the actions of the president and two of his top-ranking officials, (Continued on page 23) Children from Luhansk in Hoshiv during Easter 2002. No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places Perhaps Ms. Vradii did not even real- ize the meaning of the clenched fist by Myron B. Kuropas Thanks to activists salute. This salute was introduced by the Bolsheviks, and was used especially in of scholarship fund the early 1920s to signify the violence of Dear Editor: the proletarian revolution. I would like to express my gratitude to Subsequently, Antin Makarenko, those individuals who were instrumental employing dialectical logic, coined the My (and your) big, fat Greek wedding in establishing a scholarship fund in phrase “paradoxical humanism” to justi- If you haven’t seen “My Big Fat Greek belonged to the “Melnykivtsi” clan. That memory of my late husband, professor of fy terror and cruelty. He believed that Wedding” yet, you’re missing the ethnic left 10 lasses. music, Wolodymyr Czyzyk. cruelty is the highest form of humanism phenomenon of the year. Of the remaining 10, three were bone- First among them are cellist Natalia because it forces an individual to change This film was not produced by ugly. Five of the remaining seven thought I Khoma, Ms. Khoma’s mother, Marta his/her behavior. Makarenko even glori- Hollywood elite so it’s OK to take the was bone-ugly. That left two. One girl lived Khoma, who acted as the fund’s president fied Feliks Dzerzhinsky, head of the kids. No swearing, no nudity, no violence. in California and never went to Soyuzivka. and Oksana Kuzmowycz Shpot, fund GPU, as “a man of kind heart,” a great It’s a hit! The last one was lovable Lesia, who taught officer, as well as my dear friend Ruta “humanist.” Most truly ethnic Americans will relate singing at the cultural courses at Soyuzivka. Halibey of Chicago. Mmes. M. Khoma In the 1960s on campuses in the U.S. to this low-cost masterpiece of a love story. I learned to tango, my Ukrainian improved, and Kuzmowycz Shpot were the fund’s the clenched first salute became a sym- It involves a rather plain, no-so-young-any- we had a long-distance romance, we mar- representatives in Lviv, and oversaw the bol for misguided student groups such as more woman (Toula, portrayed by Nia ried, and we’ve lived happily ever after. according of the stipends to the students. Students for a Democratic Society and Vadalos) from a totally Greek American Although the story isn’t quite true, it Since its founding in 2000, “Children the Black Panthers. family who is being courted by a handsome does illustrate some of the absurd hurdles and Music: The Natalia Khoma Fund in The issues of the Gongadze case are young man (Ian, played by John Corbett) young Ukrainian people had, and in some Memory of Wolodymyr Czczyk,” has too complex and painful, and will not be who truly loves Toula and wants to marry instances continue to have, in seeking out her. Wed her, not bed her. been supporting talented young musi- resolved by slogans or demonstrations, eligible Ukrainian Americans to marry. The Big problem. Ian is not a Greek. He cians in Lviv by awarding a stipend to a especially, if they are not carefully Greeks have it easier. They are not as comes from a somewhat bland, sedate gifted student on an annual basis. With planned out. diverse as we are. To my knowledge, they the aim of benefiting the permanent fund, Anglo family that is overwhelmed by the don’t have a calendar issue, nor is some- a series of five concerts, featuring Ms. Ivan Z. Holowinsky wonderfully joyous, open, loud, food- thing like the Banderivtsi-Melnykivtsi Khoma in collaboration with guest per- Somerset, N.J. focused, Ouzo-drinking Greek family. divide a major problem. formers, was held in Ukraine and in the Toula’s father is shocked by her decision With some Ukrainians, language is also to date an Anglo. He tries mightily to dis- United States. an issue. Today, there are still Ukrainian suade her by inviting a farrago of single Since I will no longer be involved with Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic churches Greeks to dinner; each potential suitor is the fund, I would like to make it known that wouldn’t dream of offering an English- Congratulations more dorky than the other. Dad’s efforts that Account No. 37365 at Selfreliance language liturgy. Ukrainian Americans fail. Toula eventually accepts Ian’s proposal Ukrainian Federal Credit Union in married to non-Ukrainians are out of luck, Chicago, to which donations were made, on “Ukraine Lives!” of marriage. Dad is devastated. Dear Editor: The father, by the way, is played by the especially if the non-Ukrainian spouse has has been closed effective July 14. been made to feel like a gypsy selling reli- Henceforth, the fund will be managed same actor who played the Ukrainian father Thank you very much for sending me gious relics at a Baptist convention. If you by Ms. Khoma; all inquiries should be in that other great, but largely underrated the 10th anniversary publication don’t believe me, try this. Attend a addressed to her at 1291 Sebewaing ethnic film, “My Life” starring Michael Ukrainian church where no one knows Road, Okemos, MI 48864. “Ukraine Lives!” You have done an Keaton and Nicole Kidman. Rent this one if Once again, I would like to express excellent job. This is a book of historical you haven’t seen it. you. Observe what happens. There may be my gratitude to all those who have made value. I read with great satisfaction and How “Greek” are some Ukrainian fami- few people in the church but you can be the creation of the fund possible, to all emotion your survey of the activities of lies? Very. Some more than others. almost certain that no one will come up to contributors, as well as to those individu- Rukh in the years 1989-1991, the procla- Ukrainian parents may not be as overbear- welcome you. If someone does, it will be in als in the United States and in Ukraine mation of the independence of Ukraine ing as some Greek families, but in my gen- the Ukrainian language. Want to be a who will continue in their efforts to on August 24, 1991, the referendum of eration, atleast, it was sort of understood gypsy? Answer in English. ensure that the fund continues its benefi- December 1 and the election of the first that Ukrainians in America were supposed It is no secret that our church member- cial work. . to marry Ukrainians. ship is dwindling. There is some hope that Your survey of the activities for the I was not serious about marriage until I the Fourth Wave, unquestionably the largest Dr. Maria Pohoretska-Czyzyk years 1991-2001 is also most interesting, was in my late 20s. As the clock kept tick- immigration from Ukraine we’ve ever had, Chicago as are various comments of Ukrainian ing, however, and as my parents, subtly and will respond to their frayed Ukrainian roots historians. I like the one given by Dr. sometimes not so subtly, kept breathing and join us. Don’t bet on it, however. Some Roman Szporluk. down my neck, I became more and more will, but many won’t. Clenched-fist I have given the book to read to some concerned. Concerned, yes. Worried, no. In the meantime, more and more of our of my American friends and they were Part of the problem was my sainted young people will be marrying non- truly impressed by Ukraine’s peaceful grandmother who lived with us. I was her Ukrainians. It’s inevitable. Can we continue salute inappropriate revolution and rebirth. Dear Editor: prince. As long as I lived at home I wanted to be so exclusionary? Is there a solution Again, I congratulate you for your for nothing. I had my own room. My laun- that works, really works? work on publishing this excellent During the “Requiem 2002” ceremony dry was done. The food was superb. And it Of course. Visit some of our early com- account of the rebirth of Ukrainian inde- was all free. Life was good. in front of the Taras Shevchenko monu- munities in the United States. Go to eastern pendence. Soyuzivka was a marvelous place to Pennsylvania, where our pioneers first set- ment in Washington, singer Vika Vradii meet young, pretty Ukrainian girls and I tled to work in the anthracite coal mines. raised a clenched-fist salute (The Wolodymyr Petryshyn met many of them. In the 1950s and early Attend a liturgy at the Catholic church in Ukrainian Weekly, September 22). Cranford, N.J. 1960s, Soyuzivka was loaded with them. Mount Carmel or Shenandoah, for example. Unfortunately, Soyuzivka was also loaded The original churches burned down. New The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be typed with many handsome young Ukrainian men ones have been constructed in a Byzantine (double-spaced) and signed; they must be originals, not photocopies. seeking young Ukrainian girls. Everyone style by a membership that is Ukrainian, knew how to tango. I didn’t. Everyone The daytime phone number and address of the letter-writer Italian, Polish, Rusyn and Irish – the chil- spoke fluent Ukrainian. I didn’t. Everyone must be given for verification purposes. dren, grandchildren and great grandchildren belonged to Plast or SUM. I didn’t. I was of mixed marriages. Why are they here and what many new immigrants called an not in a Latin-rite church? Because they Please help them become good citizens of American-born “baniak.” Girls from proper love the beauty of the Ukrainian liturgy; UNWLA’s social welfare... their country. A happy smile on a child’s Ukrainian families did not date baniaks. they grew up with it; they understand it; it is (Continued from page 6) face will make us happy, too. With our People often asked me how I got lus- part of their American heritage. The mem- cious Lesia, a gorgeous, former Miss alive, therefore, for the past eight years I generous donations we are also helping bers of these churches attend liturgy and are our homeland. Soyuziva, to marry me. have been working with children, as my active in the parish because their Ukrainian In her opening speech to the 26th Here’s the story I love to tell. I thanks to God that I am still alive. I try to churches provide spiritual nourishment and approached marriage very scientifically, I Convention of the UNWLA, President renewal. Can you believe it? Ask them if visit as many orphanages as possible, Iryna Kurowyckyj said: “Ten years have explain. I began my search with a survey they ever heard of the Banderivtsi and they bringing gifts to the children – fruit, passed since Ukraine became independ- of all eligible, single Ukrainian girls and will proudly answer, “Sure. They’re the cookies, medical supplies, juices, etc. I ent. We should consider ourselves lucky discovered that there were exactly 100 of guys who play the bandura.” know the places where the need is the to be part of these historic times, to be them. If you haven’t seen “My Big Fat Greek greatest and where they don’t steal from active participants in the creation of a Of these 100, 50 were from Ukrainian the children. In many orphanages the brilliant future for Ukraine. In this, we Orthodox homes. My family is Greek- Wedding,” do so tonight. Tomorrow at the children are terribly neglected and ask God’s help.” Catholic. That left only 50 eligible maidens. latest. You’ll relate. You’ll realize that oppressed.” She described the orphan- Donations may be sent to: Ukrainian Of the remaining 50, 25 were old-calen- Ukrainians aren’t the only crazy ethnics on ages she had visited and through her we National Women’s League of America dar Catholics. My family was new calendar. the block. are able to provide money to the needy Inc., Social Welfare Chair, 203 Second That left only 25 eligibles. children. Ave., New York, NY 10003. Donations Of these, 15 had parents who were Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: The children of Ukraine are its future! are tax-deductible. staunch “Banderivtsi.” My whole family [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40 No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 9 Yarymovych awarded von Kármán Medal for distinguished service to NATO research and technology

BRUSSELS – Dr. Michael I. technology in the Information, Space and Space Panel of the Navy Studies Board. Yarymovych, currently chief scientific Defense Systems Group. Widely recognized for his accomplish- advisor to ANSER Corp. of Arlington, Va., Prior to this assignment in 1997 and the ments in engineering management and was presented the von Kármán Medal by merger of Boeing with the aerospace por- research, Dr. Yarymovych is a four-time the NATO Research and Technology Board tion of Rockwell International, he was vice- recipient of the Air Force Exceptional during ceremonies held at Mandelieu, president and associate center director of Civilian Service Award. He also received France, in March. Rockwell’s Systems Development Center the ERDA Distinguished Service Award in Named in honor of Dr. Theodore von (SDC) in Seal Beach, Calif. 1977. Kármán, one of the pre-eminent aeronauti- Before assuming his role at SDC, Dr. Dr. Yarymovych was elected president of cal scientists of the 20th century, the medal Yarymovych served in several key posi- the International Academy of Astronautics is awarded annually for exemplary service tions in Rockwell’s corporate and aero- in 1997, where he had served as vice-presi- and significant contribution to the enhance- space organizations. From 1981 to 1986 dent for science programs since 1985. He is ment of progress in research and technolo- he served as vice-president, advanced sys- a fellow of the American Institute of gy cooperation among the NATO countries, tems development, at Rockwell’s corpo- Aeronautics and Astronautics, and of the carried out in conjunction with NATO rate offices; and as vice-president of engi- American Astronautical Society. Research and Technology Organization neering and advanced technology for He is also a member of the French Air activities. North American Aerospace Operations and Space Academy, and, upon Ukraine’s Dr. Yarymovych’s distinguished service (1977-1981), an organization that encom- independence in 1991, was elected to the to NATO research and technology covers passed the Space Systems Group, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences in Kyiv. three decades, beginning in 1970 when he Rocketdyne and Energy Systems Group; Dr. Yarymovych is an honorary member of was appointed director of the Advisory and as vice-president of advanced technol- the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of Group for Aerospace Research and ogy and engineering for Rockwell’s America, the Shevchenko Scientific Development (AGARD) in Paris. During Aircraft Group (1977-1980). Society and the Ukrainian Academy of Dr. Michael I. Yarymovych his term of office (1970-1973), he success- Dr. Yarymovych held several prominent Sciences in the U.S. fully focused AGARD work on relevant leadership positions in the government Dr. Yarymovych received a bachelor’s military needs and created the format and prior to his association with Rockwell, degree in aeronautical engineering at New structure of publictions still in use today. among them, as assistant administrator for York University in 1955, magna cum In his capacity as the U.S. national dele- field operations of the U.S. Energy laude. He earned an M.S. degree in engi- gate to AGARD (from 1991), and its chair- Research and Development Administration neering mechanics from Columbia man (from 1994), he encouraged the forma- (ERDA) and as chief scientist of the U.S. University the following year. In 1960 he tion of an outreach program with the former Air Force. received a doctoral degree in engineering . He also served as deputy assistant secre- mechanics, also from Columbia, where he From 1996 to 2000, Dr. Yarymovych tary of the Air Force for research and devel- was a Guggenheim Fellow at the universi- served as chairman of the newly established opment and technical director of the USAF ty’s Institute of Flight Structures. NATO Research and Technology Manned Orbital Laboratory. In addition, he Dr. Yarymovych is the author of many Organization, a scientific body that came held responsible positions with the NASA publications on topics ranging from lunar into being with the successful integration of Headquarters Manned Space Flight mapping to strategic defense policy. the AGARD and the Defense Research Program involving the Apollo lunar landing Currently he is associate editor of the Group (DRG) programs into a single sci- effort and initial definition studies of the Encyclopedia of Space Science and eintific body dedicated to support NATO space station and the space shuttle. Technology to be published by Wiley and and its Allied Forces. Furthermore, Dr. Yarymovych has Sons. In addition to his role in NATO research played an active role on many scientific *** and technology programs, Dr. Yarymovych advisory committees, including the Air The Weekly asked Dr. Yarymovych to has had a distinguished career in prominent Force Scientific Advisory Board, NASA elaborate on initiatives in technology coop- The von Kármán Medal awarded to government and industry positions. Advisory Council Task Force on Space eration undertaken with newly independent Dr. Yarymovych in recognition of his Dr. Yarymovych, retired from Boeing in Goals, Strategic Defense Initiative Ukraine. Following are his comments. “lifetime achievements and exception- 1998, served as vice-president for missile Advisory Council, Stanford University al dedication, leadership and sustained defense business development and most Industrial Affiliates Advisory Board, After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a commitment of the (NATO) Research recently as vice president for international Defense Science Studies Board, and the (Continued on page 16) and Technology community.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40 No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 11

Arthur V. Belendiuk and Bohdanna Pochoday- Tony Rubel Stelmach at the podium after receiving the UABA’s George Pazuniak (left) receives the UABA Founders Litigation Award for their suit against CBS. They Award from the association’s president. shared the award with Askold S. Lozynskyj. Judge Bohdan Futey accepts the Rule of Law Award.

working to implement post-independence Pennsylvania Congressman Jon Fox, a Constitution. Today, he stated, the Ukrainian American... reforms and an adherence to the rule of law. longtime supporter of the Ukrainian com- Constitution of Ukraine merits recognition (Continued from page 1) Acknowledging that the paradigm shift is a munity in his state, followed, and from this for its guarantee of human rights and difficult one, Mr. Michniak emphasized that meeting came the idea of the Congressional because it is a document that represents the World Wide Web to enhance their profes- the support of several extraordinary individ- Ukrainian Caucus. The caucus now boasts end of one era and the beginning of another. sional activities was presented by website uals has made a tremendous difference. 53 members and is one of the most active The judge further commended Ukraine designer Roman A. Lupan. At this juncture, Mr. Michniak intro- on Capitol Hill. for making the transition to independence The afternoon session began with a duced the first honoree of the evening, Rep. Rep. Schaffer spoke about his recent visit by means of the ballot box and diplomacy, workshop on Ukrainian foreign adoptions. Bob Schaffer from Colorado, who serves as to Ukraine with Bohdan Futey, a federally but emphasized that many legal issues Presenters were lawyers Peter Piddoubny co-chair of the Ukrainian caucus in the U.S. appointed judge on the U.S. Court of remain unresolved and that international and Svitlana Labets, Esq.; Darrell Clark, Congress. The Republican congressman, Federal Claims. As an election observer, the observers of Ukrainian elections have noted founder of Children Are Hope; and Steve who has visited Ukraine eight times, is congressman visited Donetsk, spending that the elections are free, but not always Vetterlein, founder of the Ukrainian knowledgeable about Ukraine’s historical time with the miners by “crawling on my fair. “The future,” he concluded, is in Orphaned Children’s Fund of Philadelphia. struggle against Soviet domination and has belly underground.” He explained that his Ukraine’s own hands. “Outsiders can help The second afternoon seminar, dealing nurtured valuable exchanges between mem- experiences with ordinary people and with or hinder, but their influence is marginal. It’s with credit unions in Ukraine, was present- bers of the Ukrainian Parliament and Ukrainian legislators and diplomats have really up to Ukraine.” ed by Dean Mahon, director of microfi- American legislators. In recognition of his left him with two impressions, the first of As dinner was served, the UABA presi- nance and small business development of outstanding work in supporting independent these being that the Ukrainian people must dent introduced the Experimental Bandura World Education Inc. Ukraine, he was presented with the UABA’s learn to believe in the power of a system Trio, composed of Julian Kytasty, Michael The UABA’s gala banquet, preceded by a first Rule of Law Award. that is based on the rule of law, and the sec- Andrec and Jurij Fedynskij. The incompara- cocktail reception, was held on Saturday In his gracious and entertaining accept- ond being that Ukraine has the potential to ble Mr. Kytasty explained that the selections evening. Guests were officially welcomed ance speech, Rep. Schaffer spoke of his be a great nation. that would be played during the evening by President Michniak, who spoke briefly Ukrainian grandparents, a grandfather who He stressed, as well, that the legal profes- would include songs “taken out of the about the founding of the UABA, citing the told stories of Ukraine’s history and a sion has much to offer Ukraine, that it can museum and given a modern sound.” Those enormous challenges faced by the founders grandmother who was instrumental in provide much-needed assistance in develop- assembled seemed especially delighted by in the political climate of the day. teaching him about the Ukrainian character ing, for example, a fair and uniform land the “Bat Out of Hell Kozachok,” one of sev- “The Soviet Union’s power,” he stated, – slow to trust and wary of financial, politi- code and a reliable legal code that supports eral compositions and improvisations per- “was at its height, and was consistently cal and legal institutions. In an intriguing an independent judiciary. He closed by cit- formed during the remainder of the banquet. unleashed against Ukrainian writers, poets anecdote, Congressman Schaffer then ing the UABA for its “bridge-building” Dinner was followed by the presentation and lawyers.” He cited the relentless described the path that led him to the cre- activities in encouraging Ukraine to evolve of awards recognizing the professional Russification of Ukraine and the equally ation of the Ukrainian caucus. as a sovereign state built on the foundation achievements of several attorneys who relentless attempts of the Soviet government Elected to represent the people of the of rule of law. have changed in a significant way the lives to discredit Ukrainians in the diaspora by state of Colorado, he was determined to be Mr. Michniak then introduced Judge of Ukrainian Americans long burdened by labeling them “Nazi collaborators” and trai- an active advocate of their interests. Futey, the recipient of the UABA’s second ill-deserved labels rooted in Soviet propa- tors. Unfortunately, evidence supplied by Believing that he could benefit from the Rule of Law Award. In presenting the ganda and in the turbulent struggles of Soviet sources, Mr. Michniak continued, advice of a senior member of Congress, he award, the UABA president commented on World War II. was considered acceptable in American asked Rep. Frank Wolf of Virginia, how Judge Futey’s commitment to Ukraine’s Mr. Michniak presented a brief review of courts. The absence of proper representa- best to achieve this goal. Wolf’s startling new Constitution and the judge’s role in the 1994 CBS broadcast “The Ugly Face of tion, both for individuals and for an entire reply was that he should “pick a country, influencing its formulation. Freedom,” calling it a scurrilous and bigot- ethnic community, was more the rule than learn more about it than anyone else here Accepting the award, Judge Futey ed attack on Ukraine and a “kick in the mid- the exception. It was the dream of the and learn how to care for that country.” The recalled meetings with Ukrainian ministers section of the Ukrainian American commu- Ukrainian American attorneys who gathered fledgling congressman was taken aback, but unhappy about the lack of American invest- nity.” He then spoke of the Ukrainian in Cleveland in 1977 to offer their time and told his older and wiser colleague that his ment in Ukraine. It was the ministers’ lack American attorneys who fought CBS in professional expertise to correct this situa- mother was Ukrainian and thus he was of understanding about legal and financial court, winning a victory that clearly taught tion. inclined to choose Ukraine. Rep. Wolf impediments that made American investors CBS executives and others that they could Today, Mr. Michniak continued, many responded, “Well, it’s yours. We need some- wary of doing business in Ukraine that pro- not libel an entire ethnic community with things have changed. Having shed Soviet one to think about Ukraine.” pelled him into an active role in helping impunity. subjugation, independent Ukraine has been A serendipitous meeting with Ukrainian legislators draft a new (Continued on page 14)

Ukrainian community members with the UABA’s guest of honor: (from left) Lyudmyla Michniak, law office Myroslaw Smorodsky (left) and Danylo Kurdelchuk, administrator; Victor Holubowsky, legal office administrator at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital; after receiving the Litigation Award, which went also Oxana Holubowsky, CPA; Re. Bob Schaffer, UABA President Andre Michniak; and Andy Horbowy, presi- to their colleague Pyotr S. Rabinovich, for their class- dent of Hamilton National Mortgage Co. action suit filed on behalf of forced laborers. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

this time Ihor was forced to fight them (Figure 2).7 There now follows a hiatus of 21 years FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY in the record during which nothing is by Ingert Kuzych known of events in Rus’. When the narra- tive picks up again in 941 to record the events of the last years of Ihor’s reign (he died around 945), the account is much rich- er in detail, in sharp contrast to the report- The founding family of Kyivan Rus’ ing of his early years. This striking differ- PART I Most of the information we have about ence in the timeline has caused more than a Ihor comes from the “Povist Vremennykh It has long frustrated me that so many few historians to question the reliability of Lit” (PVL), or “The Tale of Bygone all texts pertaining not only to Ihor’s early historians, Ukrainian and otherwise, seem Years,” a valuable historical source com- to accept so “blindly” the medieval records career, but to many of the events prior to piled in the early 12th century according to 940.8 of early Kyivan Rus’ (the first state on tradition, by the monk-chronicler Nestor. There is also the fact that the PVL states Ukrainian and eastern European lands). By The PVL is based on earlier Kyivan and (déjà vu-like) that at his death Ihor left “blindly” I mean that obvious inconsisten- Novgorodian compilations and draws on behind a young son, Sviatoslav, who “was cies within the earliest chronicles are parrot- contemporary Byzantine sources and but a child.”9 By this time, however, we ed as if they were set in stone, without any includes texts of a number of Rus’- critical examination and without searching Byzantine treaties. The Povist is quite reli- know the records are accurate for the birth, for possible alternate sources. I have long since Sviatoslav is attested to in other writ- able and detailed in recounting events clos- 10 had an interest in Ihor, my royal namesake er in time, to its editing, but for occur- ings from that time.” If the PVL is to be of the 10th century (Ihor derives from rences of Ihor’s time some two centuries believed, a son born to Ihor in 942 or 943 Ingvar, which derives from Inger(t)), and earlier, the chronology is less trustworthy would make the father at least 64 at the over several years have researched and and contains some major discontinuities.1 time of his birth (the chronicles state Ihor compiled his biography as well as biogra- We are fortunate that a number of addition- was born about 878) and his mother around phies of his wife, Olha, and son, Sviatoslav. al references in other sources help fill in 60. This chronology is highly suspect and Together they form medieval Ukraine’s first some more details about Ihor. not only for the late birth. The average “First Family.” medieval life span was only about 35 and These biographies have been turned into The traditional story probably about a decade or two longer for Figure 1. A portrait of Ihor (top) and his family (Olha and Sviatoslav) as the next three “Focus on Philately” submis- nobility.11 sions and will present a much more thor- According to the PVL, Ihor was the son they appear in “Ukraina: Istorychnyi ough and accurate introduction to these of the great Varangian (Viking) leader (Continued on page 15) Atlas” published in Ukraine in 1997. Riurik, who had been invited to rule over monarchs than what is conventionally 2 found in textbooks. Although these articles Rus’ lands around the year 860. Riurik is are lengthier than my typical columns, I almost certainly the notorious Danish Viking adventurer Rorick who set himself have tried not to make them overly special- 3 ized. up in the east Baltic area at about this time. It is my contention that Ihor is the true The chronicles for the year 779 state that: originator of the ruling Rus’ lineage in Kyiv “On his deathbed, Riurik bequeathed his and that the name of the larger-than-life realm to Oleh, who belonged to his kin, and entrusted to Oleh’s hands his son, Ihor, for Riurik whose “Riurikide” appellation is 4 given to the dynasty, should be expunged he was very young.” We know from once and for all. It is almost certain that the Western medieval sources, however, that real Riurik never visited Ukrainian lands the Danish King Rorick must have been 5 and any Rus’ territory that he may have born.circa 800, so for him to have fathered acquired would have been in the far Baltic a son just prior to his death is unlikely. north, in present-day . I believe that it Ihor is described as having played a very is high time that Ukraine finally lays its subordinate role to Oleh; his guardian even rightful claim to its glorious medieval Rus’ arranged his marriage. Little is recorded of legacy by jettisoning the baggage brought Ihor until the entry for 903: “As Ihor grew on by the “Riurikide” label and by which up, he followed after Oleh, and obeyed his Russian historians still lay claim to the instructions. A wife, Olha by name, was Kyivan Rus’ heritage. brought to him from Pskov.” For 907, the The articles in this monarch series are chronicle states that Oleh left Ihor as ruler illustrated, where possible, with related in Kyiv while he conducted a campaign philatelic issues. Regrettably, no stamp against Byzantium.6 issue of Ihor has ever been made, but a Nothing more is mentioned of Ihor until Figure 2. The late historical artist Petro Andrusiw twice depicted Ihor. This ren- representation of him has appeared on a 913, when the chronicles state that he suc- dering is of Ihor’s Battle with the Pechenegs. Although Ihor was an able military postcard. ceeded Oleh and began his reign. The fol- leader, it is doubtful that he campaigned against these Turkic people. *** lowing year: Ihor attacked the Derevlianians, an East Slavic tribe, and after Ihor: king of Kyiv, founder of dynasty conquering them he imposed upon them a Despite being the husband of St. Olha tribute larger than Oleh’s.” In 916 the and the father of Sviatoslav the Conqueror, Pechenegs, migratory Turkic tribesmen, relatively little is known about Ihor, the first entered into Rus’. Ihor reached an head of this illustrious family and the true agreement with them and “they went on founder of the dynasty that would rule in their way to the Danube” to raid Bulgaria. Rus’ for some four centuries (Figure 1). Five years later (920) they reappeared, and

1 The English translation of the PVL consulted for this article is that of Samuel Hazzard Cross and Olgerd P. Sherbowitz-Wetzor, “The Russian Primary Chronicle,” Laurentian Text (Cambridge, Mass.: The Medieval Academy of America, 1953), hereafter PVL. See Ohloblyn, O., “Chronicles” in Encylopedia of Ukraine, Vol. I (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1984), pp. 462-463 for a com- plete survey of Ukrainian chronicles. 2 PVL, p. 59. 3 This identification was first made by Friedrich Kruse in a series of articles appearing in the Journal Ministerstva Narednego Prosvescheniya: “On the Origin of Rurik,” Vol. IX (1836): 4373; “On the Boundaries of Normannia and on the Names of Normans and Rus’,” Vol. XXI (1839); pp. 1- 77; and “On the Relation of the Rus’ Who Came to Spain in 844 and Plundered Seville, to Russia,” Vol. XXI (1839), pp. 159-179. 4 PVL, p. 60. 5 Summaries of Riurik/Rorik’s adventurous and turbulent life may be found in Belaiew, N.T., “Rorik of Jutland and Rurik of the Russian Chronicles,” Saga-Book of the Viking Society for Northern Research, No. 9-10 (1920-1929); pp. 267-297, and in Vernadsky, George, “Ancient Russia” (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1943), particularly pp. 337-339 and 365-366. 6 PVL, p. 64. 7 PVL, p. 71. See Pritsak, Omeljan, “The Pechenegs: A Case of Social and Economic Transformation,” Archivum Eurasiae Medii Aevi I (1975), pp. 211-235. 8 For example, Pritsak, in his “The Origin of Rus’,” Vol. I (Cambridge: Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, 1981) discounts all of Ihor’s campaigns recorded in the PVL prior to the Byzantine expedition of 941. 9 PVL, p. 80. Figure 3. An enlargement of an Askold and Dyr stamp release with a first day of 10 “Leon Diaconus Caloensis, Historiae libri decem,” Pt. 9, chap. xi, pp. 156-157. issue cancellation from July 4, 1998. The brothers are shown seated in the lower 11 “Life Span, Human,” in Encyclopedia Britannica, Vol. 13 (Chicago: University of Chicago, stamp portion, while the upper non-denominated label reproduces (in micro- 15th edition, 1965), p. 1101. print) their description from “The Tale of Bygone Years.” No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 13

DATELINE NEW YORK:A whirlwind of events opens the new season by Helen Smindak

September ushered in a burst of stir- The fund-raising event, with Gov. ring events featuring Ukrainian perform- George Pataki in the vast audience, was ers and artists – a whirlwind that may be organized by the “Coalition of 9/11 the prelude to a most exciting cultural Families,” with all proceeds earmarked season for Ukrainians in the Big City. for scholarships for children affected by Versatile character actor John Spencer acts of terror of September 11, 2001. walked off with top honors at the Emmy Stetch jazzes it up Awards for best supporting actor in a drama series. Character actor George Canadian-born jazz pianist John Dzundza opened in the Robert De Niro Stetch, who lived in the Big Apple for film “City by the Sea” and in the new several years and now makes his home CBS series “Hack.” Olympic skating just north of , has recorded champion Victor Petrenko and the a solo-piano CD titled “Ukrainianism.” award-winning acrobatic team of As the name suggests, it features Vladimir Besedin and Oleksiy Ukrainian music – folk songs jazzed up Polishchuk showed their mettle at a in Stetch’s unique style. The pianist gave Madison Square Garden fund-raiser fea- a concert of works from the new CD at turing some of the world’s top skaters. the Jazz Gallery in Greenwich Village on World-renowned acrobatic champion September 27. Tatyana Petruk was the central figure in To celebrate the new CD, released by breath-taking aerial acrobatic work at Justin Time and described by a reviewer Macy’s 100th birthday outdoor extrava- as “a meditative, folkish-jazz project,” ganza at Herald Square. Mr. Stetch is making a zigzag tour of On the club scene in downtown Canadian and American cities that started Manhattan, jazz pianist John Stetch, cel- with the New York concert and takes him ebrating the release of his first official to Montreal and Peekskill, N.Y., then on solo CD, gave a concert at the Jazz to the Canadian West (Vancouver, Gallery and an interview on WNYC-FM John Spencer receives an Emmy Award for his role on “The West Wing.” Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg), back radio before starting out on a North east to Halifax, and west again to American tour. The underground gypsy York and a new million-dollar house in studying under renowned drama instruc- Yellowknife and Edmonton (his home punk rock band Gogol Bordello, led by one of L.A.’s prominent canyons. tor Stella Adler. Later, he got the role of town), where he will perform with the Eugene Hutz, launched its first North Dzundza – cop and priest understudy to Jack Weston in “The Ritz” Ukrainian Male Chorus. His U.S. itiner- American tour with two outings at the and was bumped up to the lead when ary begins in Washington, on November Knitting Factory. Former New York resident George Weston left. His role as Mr. De Niro’s 12 at Blues Alley for an appearance with Valued Met artist Paul Plishka took Dzundza has played a variety of charac- buddy in “The Deerhunter” opened the a trio, continues with concerts in New part with Placido Domingo, Olga ters in films and television during his doors to Hollywood. York (Ukrainian Institute of America, Borodina and Renée Fleming in the long career, from Robert DeNiro’s home- Skaters strut their stuff November 15) and Montclair, N.J., and Metropolitan Opera’s gala opening night town buddy in the 1978 film “The winds up at the Philadelphia Museum of performance. Deerhunter” to the owner of a German- Victor Petrenko, who has won Art on January 10. Actress/singer Olga Talyn of themed restaurant in NBC’s 1998 come- European, World and Olympic champi- In a live appearance on the WNYC- “Phantom of the Opera” fame, now audi- dy “Jesse.” Mr. Dzundza can draw upon onships since 1988 and took all three in a FM show “Sound Check” on September tioning for a new Broadway role, partici- his Ukrainian ancestry to play Russians clean sweep in 1992, is a professional 20, Mr. Stetch played two compositions pated in recent Ukrainian functions, and East Europeans, but his upbringing figure skater hailed for his versatility as a from “Ukrainianism” – Ukrainian folk while actress/model Oksana Babiy has on New York’s Lower East Side also performer. Appearing at Madison Square melodies with a jazzed-up sound that chalked up two more episodes in HBO’s lends authority to his portrayals of work- Garden on September 20 with a roster of sounded quite delightful to this listener – highly popular series “The Sopranos.” ing-class urbanites. He’s probably well world champions in the “Stars, Stripes chatted with host John Schaefer about In the realm of literature, Ukrainian remembered as Detective Sergeant Max and Skates” show, the Odesa-born skater the new CD (his seventh album) and authors and Ukrainian subjects are get- Greevey in the initial season of NBC’s displayed his great artistry and superior joked about his birth name, Ivan ting great play with Adrian Slywotzky’s acclaimed “Law & Order.” technical skills as he went gliding airily Stechishin. Mr. Schaefer rounded out the “The Art of Profitability” and Chuck In the newly released Warner Brothers across the ice to the song “Flight” by show very nicely with recordings of Palahniuk’s “Lullaby,” and at least two film “City by the Sea,” a gripping story Brian Lane Green. Ukrainian folk songs by Met Opera books with Ukrainian subjects , Jonathan playing at theatres in New York and bass/baritone Paul Plishka and a record- Safran Foer’s “Everything is Besides Mr. Petrenko and Olympic across the country, he is the partner of skating stars Nancy Kerrigan, Timothy ing of Virko Baley’s piano work based Illuminated” and Claire Messud’s “The dedicated homicide detective Vincent Goebel, Surya Bonaly, Philippe on the Ukrainian “kolomyika” dance. Hunters.” LaMarca (Robert De Niro), who discov- One of three finalists in the 1993 Candeloro and a host of other famous With such a great harvest of events to ers that the chief suspect in his current Thelonious Monk International Jazz skaters, the gala event included two Kyiv survey, this bounty will be brought to investigation is his own son. Composers’ Competition, Mr. Stetch natives – 6’2” Vladimir Besedin and readers in two separate “Dateline New On CBS Friday nights, Mr. Dzundza went on to win first place in the Prix de 5’7” Oleksiy Polishchuk – who perform York” columns. is seen in the new CBS drama series Jazz du Maurier at the 1998 Montreal Spencer wins award amazing acrobatic feats on ice as a team. “Hack,” starring David Morse as Mike Jazz Festival. Hailed by The Toronto Star Together since 1988, Messrs. Besedin Olshansky (Friday 9 p.m. ET/PT), where as “a rising star in this crowded firma- and Polishchuk thrilled the Madison On his third nomination, an emotional he portrays Father Tom “Grizz” Grzelak, ment” and by Jazz Times as “an abun- John Spencer proudly accepted the stat- Mike’s drinking buddy and forthright Square Garden audience with their dan- dantly gifted artist who bears watching,” uette for best supporting actor in a drama friend. The drama revolves around gerous stunts. Mr. Stetch reveals an immaculate, lyrical series during the 54th annual Emmy Olshansky, who left the police force in style ranging from free-form improvisa- Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in disgrace and now drives a taxi, seeking tion to adventurous interpretations of Los Angeles on September 22 and tele- redemption by fighting for and righting standards. cast live by NBC. the wrongs of others. Looking ahead Mr. Spencer, who plays the White While Mr. Dzundza’s roles in both the House chief of staff on “The West Wing” movie and the TV series are small, the Though details about other performers (Wednesday 9 p.m. ET/PT) and is usual- actor gives fine performances, as he has and new books must be held over to the ly seen as a somber, very thoughtful always done in the past, regardless of his next “Dateline New York” column, some adviser to President Bartlet (Martin role. His film credits include “The upcoming events bear mentioning now. Sheen), had a wide smile as he paid trib- Butcher’s Wife,” “Basic Instinct,” American Ballet Theatre, for instance, ute to the show’s writers and declared “Crimson Tide,” “Dangerous Minds,” will hold its fall season at City Center that “the prize for me is doing the thing I “Impulse” and “White Hunter, Black from October 15 to 27, with principal love.” He came up on stage again with Heart.” He has played lead roles in dancers Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim the entire “West Wing” cast as former numerous television films, including Belotserkovsky set to perform at the New York City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani “The Babymaker,” “What She Didn’t opening-night gala (the pas de deux and presented the best drama award (its third Know,” “The Ryan White Story” and coda from the Grand Pas Classique) and consecutive Emmy) to the show’s cre- “Cross of Fire,” and he’s had guest-star- throughout the two-week season. ator, Aaron Sorkin. ring roles in the TV series “Touched by Vladimir Malakhov, however, is not A veteran of television, film and stage, an Angel” and “Third Watch.” appearing in this fall outing. Mr. Spencer (profiled in the August 18 Mr. Dzundza, who lives in Tarzania, The Metropolitan Opera has scheduled “Dateline New York”), is perhaps best Calif., with his wife, daughter and two Paul Plishka and Vasily Gerello for appear- known to TV audiences as the tough and sons, got his first big break in 1973 in ances in Puccini’s “La Boheme” from funny attorney Tommy Mullaney on the the national touring company of “That February 18 to May 2, with Mr. Plishka in hit series “L.A. Law” (1990-1994). Championship Season” after spending dual roles as Benoit/Alcindoro and Mr. When he’s not working on “The West six years working as a bartender, waiter Wing,” the actor shuttles between New and elevator operator in New York while John Stetch (Continued on page 21) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

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mention Oleh at all; Ihor is the lone actor. The founding family... The brief statement reads: “Ihor ... having (Continued from page 12) attained adulthood, treacherously killed A more realistic chronology the Kyivan princes, Oszkald [Askold] and Dyr, who suspected no hostility on his A somewhat revised, but far more possi- part, and then occupied their principality ble, chronology has Ihor (a Varangian and lands.”16 leader) being born around 910 and not nec- It would seem, then, that the compiler essarily related to Rurik or Oleh in any way, of the PVL reassigned Oleh, a contempo- èÓ‚¥‰ÓÏÎflπÏÓ Á¥ ÒÏÛÚÍÓÏ, ˘Ó 27 ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl 2002 ð. Û å¥Ì̇ÔÓÎ¥Ò¥ ‚¥‰¥È¯Î‡ Û conquering Kyiv about the year 935,12 and rary of Ihor, to the previous generation in ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ̇ 78-ÏÛ ðÓˆ¥ ÊËÚÚfl ̇¯‡ ̇ȉÓðÓʘ‡ marrying Olha about 940. His subsequent order to help fill out the chronicle of ÑêìÜàçÄ, åÄåÄ ¥ ÅÄÅìëü exploits as recounted in the PVL and in events during the latter decades of the other sources would then follow very nicely ninth century and early part of the 10th. ·Î. Ô. and make more sense. As we shall see below, however, there are What about the gap in the timeline? The other references that would seem to indi- ‰Ó·ðÓ‰¥È͇ chronicler obviously had no information cate these two personalities lived at the for the years 920 to 941, and probably as same time and Oleh could well have far back as 911. He more than likely made served as Ihor’s commander-in-chief ÄççÄ äìÑÄçéÇàó up the story of young Ihor being the scion (voyevoda). of the famous, and by then legendary, The ancient chronicles relate that Kyiv Á ‰ÓÏÛ ßãúóÖçäé Riurik in order to embellish the line of was taken from two Varangian boyars ̇ð. 15 βÚÓ„Ó 1925 ð. ‚ Ï. é˜ÂðÂÚÓ‚Ó, ̇ ï‡ðÍ¥‚˘ËÌ¥, ìÍð‡ªÌ‡. descent and to help bridge the gap in the (nobles) Askold and Dyr (Figure 3); they years from 912 (Oleh’s death) to ca. 940. themselves had wrested the city from the èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl: The few campaigns recorded for Ihor in large eastern European empire of the – 30 ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl 2002 ð., Ó „Ó‰. 7-¥È ‚˜. – èÄçÄïàÑÄ ‚ ÔÓıÓðÓÌÌÓÏÛ Á‡‚‰ÂÌÌ¥ 17 18 913-915 and 920 echo similar events Khazars in about 860. How true åËÍÓÎË ê‡‰ÛÎӂ˘‡; recorded earlier (expeditions against the some of these statements are is difficult – 1 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl ˜ËÌ èÓıÓðÓÌÛ Ó „Ó‰. 10-¥È ð‡ÌÍÛ ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. åËı‡ªÎ‡ ‚ å¥Ì̇ÔÓÎ¥Ò¥; 13 Derevlianians are first mentioned in 883) to know. Askold and Dyr may in fact – 4 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl ÔÂð‰ ÔÓÎÛ‰ÌÂÏ Û ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. Ä̉ð¥fl èÂð‚ÓÁ‚‡ÌÓ„Ó ‚ ë. Ň‚̉ ÅðÛÍÛ, 14 and for 945 and later, and were clearly have been Khazar vassals since evidence ç. ÑÊ. – ÔðÓ‰Ó‚ÊÂÌÌfl ÔÓıÓðÓÌÌËı ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚. made up by the chronicler to “fill in” seems to indicate that the Khazars may 19 embarrassing lacunae. There is no com- still have ruled in Kyiv into the 930s. èÓÍ¥È̇ ÄÌ̇ ÒÔӘ˂‡ÚËÏ ·¥Îfl Ò‚Óπª Ûβ·ÎÂÌÓª ‰Ó̸ÍË ßðËÌË. pelling evidence to support the claim that Ihor took Kyiv from the Khazars (whose Ihor, or the entire dynasty to follow him, liegemen may or may not have been á‡Î˯ËÎËÒ¸ Û „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ: was in any way related to Riurik/Rorik. Askold and Dir) in about 935 and set The so-called Riurikide Dynasty that about consolidating his rule. Ó. ÔðÓÚÓÔðÂÒ‚¥ÚÂð åàïÄâãé ruled in Kyiv until 1240, and in Galicia- The capture and control of Kyiv was a ÒËÌË – ßÉéê, ßÇÄç ¥ åàêéç Volyn untill 1340, should more properly be strategic coup. Beginning about the year Ì‚¥ÒÚÍË – çÖçëß ¥ êÄü termed the Ihoride Dynasty. 900, much of the focus of trade in Eastern ‚ÌÛÍË – ÑÄçàãé, ÉêàÉéêßâ, åàïÄâãé Ú‡ ßáÄÅÖãÄ Some discussion is in order regarding Europe had shifted from the Volga River ·ð‡ÚË – ßÇÄç ¥ èàãàè (ìÍð‡ªÌ‡). Ihor’s installation in Kyiv. The PVL men- water route to that of the comparatively tions that it was Oleh, in the name of the empty Dnipro. Although there was an Ç¥˜Ì‡ ∫ª ԇϒflÚ¸! infant Ihor, who usurped the leadership of obstacle of nine rapids to be overcome ––––––––––––––––––––– Kyiv in 882 by killing the city’s leaders, (over an almost 70-kilometer stretch) in the Ç Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸ ÔÓÍ¥ÈÌÓª ÄÌÌË ÏÓÊ̇ ÒÍ·‰‡ÚË ÔÓÊÂðÚ‚Ë Ì‡ Á‡Í¥Ì˜ÂÌÌfl Askold and Dyr. An earlier version of the lower reaches of the Dnipro River – as well ·Û‰Ó‚Ë ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓª ‡‚ÚÓÍÂهθÌÓª Ôð‡‚ÓÒ·‚ÌÓª ˆÂðÍ‚Ë PVL, a compilation known as the as Pecheneg raiders to guard against during Û Ï¥ÒÚ¥ ë‡ðÌË, ìÍð‡ªÌ‡ ¥ ‚ËÒË·ÚË Ì‡ ‡‰ðÂÒÛ: Novgorod Chronicle (NPL), has a very sim- the arduous portage – the dangers were Very Rev. Michael Kudanovych, 2301 McKinley St., NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. ilar story but it is a grown Ihor, with his worth it to the Varangians and Rus’ traders “general by the name of Oleh, a man valiant since this route was so much closer to their and wise,” who undertakes a campaign ultimate destination of Constantinople. southward (no year is given) to secure the Additionally, the tithes and tolls on Volga Dnipro River and arrive at the Kyivan hills. River traffic, imposed by the Bulgars and Ç ÑÇÄÑñüíì ëìåçì êßóçàñû Inquiring as to who rules in Kyiv, they are Khazars who controlled that river’s passage, ‚¥‰ıÓ‰Û Û ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ÌÂÁ‡·ÛÚÌ¸Ó„Ó åìÜÄ, ÅÄíúäÄ È ÑßÑÄ told: “Two brothers, Askold and Dyr.” could be avoided by the new route.20 “Ihor and Oleh pretended to be just Up to this point the “history” of Ihor’s Ò‚. Ô. passing by, and having hidden themselves rule is mostly informed speculation based in the boats, they came out to the bank on sparce and sometimes vague informa- with a small retinue; and representing tion; it stands in marked contrast to the ‰-ð‡ èÖíêÄ éêàòäÖÇàóÄ themselves as ... merchants, they called many detailed reports about Ihor and his Askold and Dyr.” Rus’ followers that are available for the ·Û‰Â ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ÎÂ̇ “As they both came down, Ihor’s hid- years 941-945. Some of these sources list ëãìÜÅÄ ÅéÜÄ Á èÄçÄïàÑéû den warriors jumped out of the boats, to Inger (i.e., Ihor) as being the leader of the the bank. And Ihor said to Askold: ‘Both Rus’ at this time, while others mention of you are not kings, nor even of royal Helgu (Oleh). Since Oleh, as Ihor’s gener- 5 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl 2002 ð., Ó „Ó‰. 8-¥È ð‡ÌÍÛ stock, but I am a king, and I am fit to al, conducted some of the Rus’ campaigns, ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ èðÂÒ‚flÚÓª êÓ‰ËÌË Û Ç‡¯¥Ì£ÚÓÌ¥, Ñ.ä. reign.’ They killed Askold and Dyr ... And such citations are not necessarily contra- 15 Ihor set himself up as king in Kyiv.” dictory. We will examine these references ì ˆÂÈ ‰Â̸ Ô¥ÒÎfl ÍÓðÓÚÍÓª, ‡Î ÚflÊÍÓª ÌÂ‰Û„Ë ‚¥‰¥È¯Ó‚ Û ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ÌÂÒÚðÛ‰ÊÂÌËÈ Another historical source also mentions in more detail in part II of this article. ‚ËıÓ‚ÌËÍ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓª ÏÓÎÓ‰¥, ‚ˉ‡ÚÌËÈ Ô‰‡„Ó„, ‚˜ÂÌËÈ ¥ „ðÓχ‰Ò¸ÍËÈ ‰¥fl˜. the capture of Kyiv. Jan Dlugosz’s èð‡ˆ˛‚‡ÚË ‰Îfl ̇ˆ¥ª, ‰Îfl „ðÓχ‰Ë, ‡ ÔÂð‰ÛÒ¥Ï – ‰Îfl ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓª ÏÓÎÓ‰¥, ˆÂ ·ÛÎË “Historia Polonica,” a work most likely Ingert Kuzych may be contacted at P.O. ¥‰Âª, flÍËÏ èÓÍ¥ÈÌËÈ ÔðËÒ‚flÚË‚ Ò‚Óπ ÊËÚÚfl. based on the chronicle “Peremyshlian Box 3, Springfield, VA 22150 or by e-mail at [email protected] Codex,” which has not survived, does not èðÓ ÏÓÎËÚ‚Ë Á‡ ‰Û¯Û èÓÍ¥ÈÌÓ„Ó ÔðÓÒflÚ¸: 12 Golb, Norman and Pritsak, Omeljan, “Khazarian Hebrew Documents of the Tenth ‰ðÛÊË̇ – üêéëãÄÇÄ Century” (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1982), pp. 67-69. ÒËÌ – ‰-ð üêéåàê Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ ïêàëíÖû 13 PVL, p. 61. ‚ÌÛÍË – ÄÑêßüç, éãÖäëÄçÑÖê, ÄçÑêßâäé 14 PVL, pp. 78, 85. The PVL entries for 915 and 968 both state that the Pechenegs ·ð‡Ú – ‰-ð éëàè éêàòäÖÇàó Á ðÓ‰ËÌÓ˛ entered or invaded Rus’ “for the first time.” The earlier entry was most probably fabricated. ÒÂÒÚð‡ – ëìáÄççÄ íÖãßòÖÇëúäÄ Á ðÓ‰ËÌÓ˛ Pecheneg attacks did not become troublesome for Rus until the latter half of the 10th and the first half of the 11th centuries. ·ð‡Ú – ‰-ð êéåÄç éêàòäÖÇàó Á ðÓ‰ËÌÓ˛ 15 “Novgorodskaia Pervaia Letopis Starshego I Mladskego Izvodov,” ed. A. N. Nasonov ·ÎËʘ‡ ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ ðÓ‰Ë̇ ‚ ÄÏÂðˈ¥, ä‡Ì‡‰¥ ¥ ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌ¥. (Moscow leningrad, 1950), p. 107. 16 “Ionnis Dlugossii Annales seu cronicae incliti Regni Poloniae,” ed. J. Dabrowski Vol. I (Warsaw, 1964), p. 122. 17 The Khazars were a Turkic-speaking people who appeared in southeastern Europe after the expulsion of the Huns in the fourth century and lived in the area until late in the 11th century. 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unaltered.” In the recording, the head of THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE U.S. authenticates... UkrSpetzExport is seemingly heard telling (Continued from page 2) Mr. Kuchma that the operation to smuggle OF THE the Kolchuha into Iraq will be handled by Ukraine while we carry out this review,” UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , the head of the Ukrainian she explained. Secret Service. Mr. Derkach was eventually announces that the Asked on September 26 whether he relieved of his post and is presently a mem- believes the timing of the American NEW YORK DISTRICT announcement was designed to influence ber of the Ukrainian Parliament. FALL ORGANIZING MEETING the current political situation in Ukraine or When asked about other parts of the aid the anti-Kuchma opposition, Yurii Melnychenko recordings, in particular those will be held on Serhegev, state secretary at the Foreign where President Kuchma is heard ordering Affairs Ministry, told RFE/RL: “We would the disappearance of Heorhii Gongadze, an FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2002, at 6:00 PM independent journalist who was found mur- at “Selfreliance” Association, 98 Second Ave., New York, NY not like to think that it is linked to the pres- ent domestic political situation. What we dered in September 2000, the official told Obligated to attend the meeting are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, are really worried about in the Ministry of Reuters that the United States has not authenticated that section of the recordings. Convention Delegates and Foreign Affairs are the outright errors made “Certainly our assessment that this two delegates from each of the following Branches: in the accusations. We are especially wor- ried by this because it is serious – it not only Kolchuha recording is authentic colors the 5, 8, 16, 86, 130, 184, 194, 204, 256, 267, 293, 325, 327, 361, reflects badly on our image, but these accu- way that we look at the other recordings,” 450, 489 sations of impropriety cast a shadow on the he said, according to Reuters. long-standing relations between two serious Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: partners.” Anatolii Zlenko told AP on September 25 Stefan Kaczaraj – UNA President Reuters reported that the official said that his country’s president may have Barbara Bachynsky – UNA Advisor the $54 million that was set aside for the authorized selling an advanced radar system Dr. Vasyl Luchkiv – UNA Advisor central Ukrainian government as part of to Iraq but insisted the sale – which would Honorary member of the UNA General Assembly, the “Freedom Support Act” in fiscal year have contravened U.N. sanctions – never Joseph Lesawyer took place. Speaking to reporters in the ------2002, which ended in September, has been District Committee: put on hold. He added that further meas- Dominican Republic the day after the State Barbara Bachynsky, District Chairman ures are being considered in a review that Department announcement, Mr. Zlenko said Motria Milanytch, District Secretary should last a week or two, according to the the tape could have been made during one John Choma, Treasurer news agency. of the president’s discussions, but that it is Dr. Vasyl Luchkiv – Honorary District Chairman on September 24 “impossible to sell arms in this manner.” wrote that: “The finding follows a judgment The deputy chief of mission at the U.S. by experts at the Justice Department and Embassy in Kyiv, Marie Yovanovitch, told elsewhere in the government that a clandes- a press conference in Kyiv on September 25 tine tape recording – in which a voice that that the “tapes are reason enough to review THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE the United States has concluded is Mr. our policy toward Ukraine. They show that OF THE Kuchma’s is heard discussing smuggling the president personally approved the illegal UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION the radar system to Iraq – is authentic and sale of arms to Iraq.” announces that the missiles to space launchers became less CONNECTICUT DISTRICT Yarymovych awarded... attractive. Although they can carry potent (Continued from page 9) nuclear warheads, their ability to place FALL ORGANIZING MEETING number of initiatives were started to devel- satellites into orbit is limited. There are now some multinational initiatives to enter the op business with Ukraine. The first visit to will be held on space launch vehicle market using the con- the Yuzhnoye (now known as Pivdenne) verted missiles but, in the meantime, the FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002, at 2:00 PM facilities in Dnipropetrovsk took place in UCC of Holy Protection B.V. Mary in Bridgeport need for commercial space launch has early 1992. It was especially interesting to greatly diminished. 255 Barnum Ave. Bridgeport, CT meet its (then) general director (and current However, this facility also built a rocket Obligated to attend the meeting are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, president of Ukraine) Leonid Kuchma and that was many times larger than any ICBM. Convention Delegates and to see the plant where the large interconti- It was the space launcher Zenit, which was two delegates from each of the following Branches: nental ballistic missiles were built, against designed to launch large Soviet spy satel- which Rockwell had been proposing missile lites from Baikonur in Kazakstan. This 12, 59, 67, 253, 254, 277, 350, 387, 414 defenses. eventually became the basis of the very suc- In spite of the fact that the engineering cessful international Sea Launch project to THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: was superb, at first it was very difficult to place large commercial communications Christine E. Kozak – National Secretary start business relations because of widely satellites into geostationary orbit from the ------differing concepts of business and financ- equator. This was a major billion-dollar District Committee: ing. All of the large projects were conducted venture between companies from Russia, Ihor E. Hyda, District Chairman there on the basis of government decree, Ukraine, Norway and Boeing, where Stephan Tarasiuk, Secretary without much understanding of cost Pivdenmash finally had the opportunity to Taras Slevinsky, Treasurer accounting. work with Western counterparts and finally In the end the conversion of the ballistic earn some profits.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION announces that the announces that the ALBANY DISTRICT PITTSBURGH DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING FALL ORGANIZING MEETING will be held on will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002, at 2:00 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002, at 12:00 noon at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club at the UNA Branch 161 Meeting Hall 402 25th St., Watervliet, NY 600 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge, PA 15003 Obligated to attend the meeting are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, Obligated to attend the meeting are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, Convention Delegates and Convention Delegates and two delegates from each of the following Branches: two delegates from each of the following Branches: 13, 57, 88, 200, 266 53, 56, 63, 96, 113, 120, 161, 264, 296, 338, 481 THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: Roma Lisovich – UNA Treasurer Stefan Kaczaraj – UNA President ------District Committee: District Committee: Nicholas Fil, District Chairman Nicholas Diakiwsky, District Chairman Walter Litynsky, Secretary Osyp Polatajko, Vice-President Walter Krywulych, Treasurer Slava Komichak, District Secretary Paul Shewchuk, Honorary District Chairman Elias Matiash, Treasurer No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 17

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Rhode Island’s Ukrainians are subject of exhibit announces that the MONTREAL DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002, at 2:00 PM at the Ukrainian Canadian Congress 3244 Beaubien E. Rsmt., Montreal, Quebec Obligated to attend the meeting are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from each of the following Branches:

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THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: TEKLA MOROZ – Honorary member of the UNA General Assembly ------WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work and Culture affiliated with the Rhode District Committee: Island Historical Preservation Society presented an exhibit titled “Ukrainians of Tekla Moroz, District Chairman Rhode Island” for the month of August. On Friday, August 16, 50 people attended Yaroslawa Bachynsky, Secretary Serguei Djoula, Treasurer a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the independ- Alexandra Dolnycky, Referent ence of Ukraine and to acknowledge August as Ukrainian Heritage Awareness Month. The exhibit was coordinated by Irene Sarachmon, Alice Kogut and Eleanor Kogut, members of the Ukrainian Heritage Subcommittee of Rhode Island. All items were on loan or donated by members of the local Ukrainian communities of THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. The exhibit consisted of a background OF THE history of Ukraine and Ukrainian immigration to Rhode Island. Historical images, UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ceramics, wood-carved objects, pysanky and embroidered rushnyky (ritual cloths) were just a few of the items that comprised this exhibit. Seen above (from left) are: announces that the Eleanor Kogut, Alice Kogut and Ms. Sarachmon. BUFFALO AND NIAGARA DISTRICTS Ukrainian Independence Day marked in Ambridge FALL ORGANIZING MEETING will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2002, at 4:30 PM at the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall 308 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY Obligated to attend the meeting as voting members are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from each of the following Branches:

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THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: UNA Executive Committee Christine E. Kozak– National Secretary Myron Groch – UNA Advisor Joseph Hawryluk – UNA Advisor ------District Committee: AMBRIDGE, Pa. – On Saturday, August 24, the Ukrainian community of the Joseph Hawryluk – Buffalo District Chairman Beaver Valley (west suburban Pittsburgh) gathered to celebrate the 11th anniver- Ben Doliszny – Niagara District Chairman sary of the independence of Ukraine with a moleben of thanksgiving and reception at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ambridge, Pa. The moleben was served by host pastor, the Rev. Michael Kochis, the Rev. Canon Walter Wysochansky, assistant pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Parish in THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ambridge, and the Rev. Deacon Michael Levy of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian OF THE Catholic Parish of South Side Pittsburgh, who gave the homily. The moleben con- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION cluded with the singing of “Bozhe Velykyi Yedynyi” and “Sche ne Vmerla Ukraina.” Guests then gathered in St. Vladimir Social Hall for refreshments provided by the announces that the ladies of both St. Vladimir and Ss. Peter and Paul parishes. This annual celebra- tion began last year with the Ukrainian Independence Day observance hosted at BALTIMORE DISTRICT Ss. Peter and Paul Parish. Seen above (from left) are the Revs. Kochis and FALL ORGANIZING MEETING Wysochansky, and Deacon Levy intoning “Mnohaya Lita.” will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002, at 3:00 PM IMMIGRATION & TRANSLATION SERVICES at the St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church OF CANADA INCORPORATION 2401 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224 Obligated to attend the meeting are: District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, FULL SERVICE FOR IMMIGRATION TO CANADA: Convention Delegates and INDEPENDENT APPLICATIONS INVITATIONS TO CANADA two delegates from each of the following Branches: REFUGEES CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS STUDENT VISAS 15, 55, 290, 320 PROGRAMME “LIVE-IN-CAREGIVER” TRANSLATION & THE MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: “MANITOBA NOMINEE” PROGRAMME INTERPRETATION SERVICES Martha Lysko – UNA Vice-President EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATIONS ------ANNA PETRICHYN District Committee: 2409 MEIGHEN ROAD, WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA, N8W 4C2 Paul G. Fenchak, Secretary TEL: (519) 948-1127 – FAX: (519) 948-5458 Paul Fenchak, Treasurer E-MAIL: [email protected] 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

systems to Iraq, Mr. Cimoszewicz said that for an end to opposition protests, saying that image may be severely damaged and inter- NEWSBRIEFS he has advised his Ukrainian counterpart to previous demonstrations have damaged national organizations may impose sanc- (Continued from page 2) “treat this situation with utmost serious- Ukraine’s image and stall social progress. tions against Ukraine because of this failure. He also lashed out at opposition legislators companies dominated by the Russian gas ness.” Meanwhile, President Aleksander “[Opposition leaders] must think about for not voting on a bill that would provide giant Gazprom will gain control of Kwasniewski said the same day that Kyiv’s whether to discharge the responsibilities for assistance to the families of handicapped Ukraine’s gas pipelines, the Associated decision to invite United Nations inspectors which they were elected by some 50 million persons. Mr. Kuchma praised the recent Press reported. Later that same day Russian to clarify the allegations regarding the radar citizens during the elections, or to execute effort of nine pro-presidential groups to cre- Ambassador to Ukraine Viktor sale was appropriate. Mr. Kwasniewski also the demands of close to 50,000 people who ate a parliamentary majority numbering 226 Chernomyrdin said he is sure the Ukrainian said he is in favor of dialogue between participated in nationwide demonstrations,” deputies. (RFE/RL Newsline) opposition is unable to block the creation of President Leonid Kuchma and the opposi- he noted, adding that “I refuse categorically tion in the current political crisis in Ukraine. to resign ... because I was elected by the the gas-transport consortium. “I don’t think ... and undermines the economy this is a question for the opposition. Let the “The worst scenario for Ukraine would be people as the head of state and I feel fully opposition take care of its own business,” murky water and tensions that last for a long responsible for all that happens in the coun- CHERNIHIV – Speaking in Chernihiv the Associated Press quoted Ambassador time and which in the end mean a waste of try.” President Kuchma did not mention the on September 28, President Leonid Kuchma Chernomyrdin as saying. (RFE/RL time,” the Polish president noted. (RFE/RL allegations that Ukraine may have illegally said the recent opposition protests have neg- Newsline) Newsline) sold a Kolchuha radar system to Iraq. atively affected the economy, the UNIAN (RFE/RL Newsline) news service reported. “[Only] 15,000 peo- Kuchma refuses to step down ... Warsaw concerned about developments ple took to the streets in Kyiv and the same ... says opposition sabotages Rada ... WARSAW – “We’ve been watching KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma amount in other cities, but this has already what is happening in Ukraine not only with addressed the nation on the ICTV television KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma caused enterprises to work worse. We have interest, but also with concern, since there is channel on September 28 and accused the charged on September 28 that opposition seen [the consequences] in tax [collection],” a growing risk of political instability there,” opposition of resorting to violence to unseat lawmakers are sabotaging the ongoing par- Mr. Kuchma noted. “Every ... entrepreneur Foreign Minister Wlodzimierz him. “It is one thing to express one’s dissat- liamentary session by refusing to participate asks himself: What will happen tomorrow? Cimoszewicz said on Polish Radio on isfaction, but another thing to [try to] force a in voting. He castigated them for failing last It is natural that entrepreneurs are afraid that September 27. Commenting on the U.S. violent change of the power and social sys- week to support a law on money laundering, [Communist Party leader Petro] claims that Ukraine may have sold radar tem,” the president said. Mr. Kuchma called and suggested that Ukraine’s international (Continued on page 19)

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comment in connection with Washington’s NEWSBRIEFS publicized suspicions that Ukraine might (Continued from page 18) have sold a Kolchuha radar system to Iraq Symonenko or [Socialist Party leader in contravention of U.N. sanctions. Foreign Oleksander] Moroz will come [to power] Affairs Minister Anatolii Zlenko told jour- and abolish private ownership,” the presi- nalists on September 25 that President dent added. (RFE/RL Newsline) Kuchma might have authorized selling a Kolchuha system to Iraq – as suggested by Pro-presidential majority proclaimed ... Mykola Melnychenko’s secret recording – but insisted that the sale never took place, KYIV – Lawmaker Volodymyr Pekhota the Associated Press reported. Mr. Zlenko read a statement in the Verkhovna Rada on interrupted his visit to the Dominican September 27 saying that the nine pro-presi- Republic to meet United Nations officials in dential groups – the Party of Entrepreneurs- New York in order to rebut the U.S. allega- Labor Ukraine, Ukraine’s Regions, Social tions, Reuters reported on September 26. Democratic Party-United, European (RFE/RL Newsline) Choice, Democratic Initiatives, National Democratic Party, Power of the People, Pressure mounts for clear explanation Ukraine’s Agrarians, and People’s Choice – and independent deputies have set up a par- WARSAW – NATO Secretary-General liamentary majority that “will assume the George Robertson called on Ukraine in responsibility for legislative activities and Warsaw on September 25 to explain allega- the creation of a coalition government in tions that it sold a Kolchuha early warning accordance with the president’s proposals system to Iraq. Mr. Robertson added that relations between NATO and Kyiv have hit regarding the implementation of political a “tricky moment,” Reuters reported. “I can reform.” The statement threatens that if the tell you that there is a very serious atmos- opposition continues to disrupt the work of phere on this subject, and some very serious the Parliament, the newly created majority questions still remain to be answered,” Mr. will reappoint parliamentary committees. Robertson noted. Ukrainian National Presidential representative Oleksander Deputy Heorhii Kriuchkov (Communist Zadorozhnyi said the majority currently Party), the chairman of the parliamentary consists of 226 deputies (the minimum Commission for National Security and amount required to adopt laws) and is open Defense, told UNIAN on September 26 that to other lawmakers. (RFE/RL Newsline) the U.S. allegations are “unfair and insult- ... but its practicality may be dubious ing” to Ukraine, adding that their primary intention is to give a boost to the ongoing KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on anti-presidential protest in Ukraine. September 26 passed several resolutions (RFE/RL Newsline) and bills with votes of 226-228 from the pro-presidential groups and some other Opposition appeals to world community deputies, but Parliament Chairman KYIV – In a joint statement, the parlia- Volodymyr Lytvyn has not sent any of them mentary caucuses of the Communist Party, to the president for approval, UNIAN the Socialist Party, the Yulia Tymoshenko reported on September 27. The parliamen- Bloc and Our Ukraine have appealed to the tary Regulations Committee, headed by United Nations, the Organization for Communist lawmaker Valentyn Matveyev, Security and Cooperation in Europe, the protested that some deputies illegally voted Council of Europe, and the governments of for 14 colleagues (using their magnetic vot- the United States and Canada not to impose ing cards) who are currently either in offi- economic sanctions on Ukraine and “to cial trips or on sick leave. According to Mr. draw a clear dividing line between the peo- Matveyev, the voting in the Parliament on ple of Ukraine and criminal actions by ATTORNEY AT LAW September 26 was invalid. The opposition [Ukrainian] officials,” UNIAN reported on Communist Party, Socialist Party, and Yulia September 26. The caucuses recalled that Tymoshenko Bloc caucuses, as well as Our SERHIY OREL the previous Parliament made several SERHIY• FREE CONSULTAORELTIONS • Ukraine, continue to boycott voting, attempts to launch an investigation regard- demanding that the Parliament immediately ing Ukraine’s alleged illegal arms deals, but • Immigration law: all types of visas, • Divorces, pre-nuptial agreements, adoptions address the current political crisis in its “green-cards,” naturalization, asylum • Change of name was prevented from doing this by President debate. (RFE/RL Newsline) • Trademarks, patents, copyrights • Wills, trust agreements, estate planning and Leonid Kuchma and “deputies who were • Computer and Internet law administration Kyiv continues to deny Iraq deal dependent on” Mr. Kuchma. “We are ready, • Commercial and residential real estate • Personal injury: car accidents, slip and fall, without waiting for more exposing steps on closings medical malpractice KYIV – Ukrainian President Leonid the part of international community, to carry • Formation of partnerships and corporations; • Municipal court appearances: speeding and Kuchma assured British Defense Minister out a full and comprehensive investigation organization and sale of businesses, con- traffic tickets; landlord-tenant matters Geoffrey Hoon in Kyiv on September 26 and to apply all necessary procedures as tracts and agreements between corporations • Bankruptcies that Ukraine has never supplied any regards the responsibility of specific offi- 55-2015 River Drive South weapons to Iraq, reported the UNIAN news cials for illegal arms trading in contraven- Jersey City, NJ 07310 service, quoting presidential spokeswoman tion of United Nations resolutions,” the Tel: (201) 491-1464 / Fax: (201) 222-7533 Olena Hromnytska. 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by Damian Handzy GLEN SPEY, N.Y. – The senior scout- ing fraternity of Chornomortsi held its biennial conference on June 22-23 at the Verkhovyna resort in Glen Spey, N.Y. Senior scouts of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization typically are scoutmasters over the age of 35.The meeting was attended by 39 members and candidates who operate in crews located in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio, Michigan and Ontario. The main topic of discussion was the 75th anniversary of the founding of Chornomortsi in Ukraine by such leg- endary figures as Roman Shukhevych and Yaro Hladkyj in 1927. Fraternity mem- bers are planning several commemora- tions in each of their operating locations, including those in Ukraine and Australia. In addition to celebrations such as evening sailing cruises for members and families in numerous cities, Chornomortsi plan to also issue 75th anniversary memo- rabilia, such as photographic chronicles in print and electronic media. The yearlong celebration was inaugurated at a special Damian Handzy campfire at Verkhovyna during which Senior scouts of the Chornomortsi fraternity during their biennial conference at the Verkhovyna resort. members recounted their own experiences, especially the early years in Ukraine. recently admitted members taking posi- Plast’s four sea scout fraternity/sorority ing body, which is made up of the leaders Chornomortsi hold their “Velyka tions as officers. In odd-numbered years, groups (known as “kureni”). The of the four units and is headed by the Rada” (Grand Council) on even-num- Chornomortsi traditionally gather in June Chornomortsi are divided into senior and “Morskyi Vovk” (Sea Wolf). bered years during which major planning in social settings. The year 2001 saw two young adult (age 18-35) units, as is the The goal of these four Plast units is to decisions are made and new officers such gatherings, one in the United States Chornomorski Khvyli sorority. These promote sea scouting as a means for elected. This year they initiated the trans- and another in Ukraine, each with about four sea scout units coordinate their Ukrainian youth to develop a strong fer of the leadership to the senior frater- 35 participants. efforts through the “Chornomorska sense of civic duty to their Ukrainian nity’s younger generation with three The senior Chornormortsi are one of Rada” (Black Sea Council), their govern- communities.

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now agree that Mr. Kuchma authorized ‘Kuchmagate’... their sale. The public is cordially invited and encouraged to attend the next meeting of the (Continued from page 2) Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Anatolii Zlenko has now admitted that the hoping it would go away. president’s office could have been bugged UKRAINIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS Time, however, was working against after all. What will Ukraine’s next retreat and BUSINESSPERSONS ASSOCIATION them. One of the first reasons for doubting be? of New York and New Jersey the sincerity of the authorities was the fias- The United States has admitted that its co surrounding FBI experts invited to www.brama.com/uapba-ny-ny/ authentication of the tape dealing with Iraq Ukraine in April of this year to investigate will color its views of other portions of the the Gongadze murder. The FBI agents On Saturday, October 12, 2002 tapes, e.g., one portion relates to Mr. went home empty-handed, as they were Kuchma apparently lying to the United at 7:00 pm denied access to evidence. States about former Prime Minister Pavlo At RAMADA HOTEL Most of the Ukrainian elites accept that Lazarenko. Mr. Melnychenko is to be a the tapes are genuine. Communist Party witness in the Lazarenko trial, and the East Hanover, NJ leader Petro Symonenko claims he never United States therefore, will, be conduct- The special guest speaker will be doubted their authenticity from the time ing further official tests of other portions. they were first offered to him on Will Ukraine backtrack each time an offi- November 11, 2000. Nevertheless, the cial result is announced by the United HIS GRACE, MOST REV. STEFAN SOROKA Communists think along similar lines as States? Archbishop of Philadelphia do the oligarchs and Mr. Kuchma: that the Since the Kuchmagate crisis began in taping was part of a U.S.-backed plot. November 2000, the authorities have not Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics in USA The Ukrainian position on the tapes been honest or forthright regarding the Who will speak about did not budge when BEK TEK, a special- tapes and have refused to investigate the ists firm that provides authentication serv- serious allegations arising from them. Only “THE FUTURE OF THE ices to the FBI and the U.S. Supreme international pressure has forced them to UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE US” Court, began to authenticate sections of shift begrudgingly from total denial to the tapes provided by Mr. Melnychenko. selective denial (the tapes are genuine but BEK TEK confirmed that no sections had spliced together) and now acceptance that been spliced together, as President some of them have not been tampered with. Kuchma claimed. BEK TEK’s authentica- Instead of dealing with the issues tion was insufficient for the Ukrainian raised on the taped conversations, the authorities, as it was undertaken by a pri- authorities’ gut reaction was to initiate vate company. In a similar manner, a test legal action against Melnychenko and to of the tapes made by the Vienna Press accuse him of “treason” and “espi- Institute early on in the Kuchmagate cri- onage.” The tapes allegedly include state sis also was ignored. secrets, which Melnychenko accepts, but Over the course of this year, Ukrainian the Ukrainian authorities argue that none authorities have been forced gradually to of them should be released. Mr. change their attitude toward the tapes. In Melnychenko and the authorities dis- August, the newly appointed procurator agree over the definition of “state general, Sviatoslav Piskun, ordered a test secrets.” Mr. Melnychenko sticks to the abroad of the tape dealing with Mr. traditional definition of “state secrets,” Gongadze. This was coupled with new which deals with foreign countries autopsies of Mr. Gongadze’s decapitated (issues pertaining to Russia, Britain, body and an admission that his murder Germany, , Spain and Turkey are was political – something the authorities on the tapes), while Ukrainian authori- had always denied. ties have a broader definition that Ukraine’s authorities have been mainly includes all of the activities undertaken forced to change their attitudes toward the by President Kuchma that were taped, 100 tapes mainly through international pres- including corrupt ones. sure. For example, they have continued to The sharp reaction of the authorities to deny that Kolchuha radar systems were the tape scandal reflects their incredulity ever dispatched to Iraq in contravention of that they could be caught red-handed. The the United Nations arms embargo. After lack of transparency in the executive, the the United States undertook its own offi- sense of infallibility and belief that the cial tests and officially announced their authorities would never be caught, and results on September 24, Ukrainian author- the unclear dividing line between the ities could no longer deny that the portion authorities and the state all were severely of the tapes where Kuchma is heard damaged by the tapes. Thus, the authori- authorizing the sale is not genuine. ties are demonstrating an unwillingness to Whether the Kolchuhas are in Iraq is still come clean and initiate an impartial to be determined. Nevertheless, all sides investigation.

Turning the pages... (Continued from page 6) Chief of Staff Volodymyr Lytvyn and Minister of Internal Affairs Yurii Kravchenko, based on conversations on a tape recording in which voices allegedly belonging to them are heard to be planning the journalist’s abduction. In that letter, according to an Interfax-Ukraine report of September 28, Mr. Bahanets explained that his office had found all allegations against the three to be false. Now, two years later, portions of the Melnychenko tapes dealing with the sale of a Kolchuha early warning system to Iraq have been found to be authentic. A determi- nation has yet to be made on the rest of the recordings, and the Gongadze case has yet to be solved. Source: “Ukraine’s chief prosecutor clears Kuchma of complicity in Gongadze case,” by Roman Woronowycz, Kyiv Press Bureau, and “Committee to Protect Journalists seeks international investigation into Gongadze case,” both in The Ukrainian Weekly, October 7. 2001, Vol. LXIX, No. 40. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2002 No. 40

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Tuesday, October 8 Society of America (UESA), the Ukrainian Institute of America (UIA) and the Ukrainian WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian National Medical Association of North America Wedding Information Service (UNIS) will celebrate its (UMANA) invite everyone to the “Fall Wedding 25th anniversary with a gala reception to be Zabava in New York City” which will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building, held at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 International Trade Center, 1300 E. 79th St. Music to be provided by AnnouncementsAnnouncements Pennsylvania Ave. in the Pavilion Room. Chornozem. Admission: $30, students; $40, will appear on October 27, 2002. Invited guests include Vice-President members; $50, non-members; cash bar; hors Richard Cheney and several members of d’oeuvres, coffee and dessert included; For a wedding announcement to be included in that issue, Congress. Ukrainian folk singer Marika Black-tie optional. Please make checks Burmaka will provide the entertainment. all information must be received in our offices by October 15, 2002. payable to the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society Formal evening wear is requested. For tickets of America. For more information visit and information call UNIS, (202) 547-0018. Along with wedding announcements, we will include greetings from friends, www.uesa.org, e-mail [email protected], or call (212) 719-9700. family members, bridesmaids and ushers – from all those Saturday, October 12 Sunday, October 20 who wish to share in the excitement of a new marriage. NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Also welcome are anniversary and engagement Society is sponsoring a presentation by Dr. SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Shevchenko announcements and greetings Taras Kuzio, resident fellow and adjunct pro- Scientific Society, Washington branch, and fessor at the Center for Russian and East the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences European Studies (CREES), University of group, present Darian Diachok, energy spe- Toronto, on the topic “Can the Communists Rates for announcements and greetings: cialist and a former USAID energy represen- and Socialists Come to Power in Ukraine?” tative to Ukraine, speaking on “Can Ukraine One-column wedding announcement: $100 Dr. Kuzio is former senior research fellow, Become Energy-Independent of Russia?” (in Two-column wedding announcement: $200 CREES, University of Birmingham; post- Ukrainian). The lecture will be held at 1 p.m. doctoral fellow, Yale University; and visiting Wedding greeting: $75 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. fellow at Brown University. He was also head Andrew. Admission is free; donations are of the NATO Information Office in Kyiv. The For further information or to request a brochure, accepted. For further information contact presentation will be held at the Shevchenko Andrew Sorokowski, (301) 230-2149. please call (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 (Maria). Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Visit www.ukrweekly.com to view a wedding announcement sample page. Ninth and 10th streets), at 5 p.m. For addi- CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of tional information call (212) 254-5130. Modern Art presents the opening concert of its 2002-2003 series (12th SOUTHPORT, Conn.: The second annual season), featuring bass Stefan Szkafarowsky. pig roast will be held at the Ukrainian The program will include works by Mozart, American Club at 2 p.m. We invite all Verdi, Rossini, Sonevytsky, Kossenko, Ukrainian Americans and their friends in Stetsenko and Barvinsky. The concert will Connecticut and nearby areas to come join us take place at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago in celebrating the re-establishment of the old- Ave., at 2 p.m. est Ukrainian club in Connecticut. For further information call Irene Kelemen, (203) 255- TORONTO: The Peter Jacyk Center for 4717; the club phone is (203) 259-2913. 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Lower State and County Line roads, begin- ning at 1 p.m. The day’s activities will ADVANCE NOTICE include dancing, performances, traditional Saturday, October 26 food and drink, as well as Majors Division Soccer – Tryzub vs. United German NEW YORK: Members of the youth Hungarians. Admission: $3 per person; free (yunatstvo) and counselor (vykhovnyky) for children up to age 16. (Anyone attending divisions of Plast, New York City Branch, è·ÒÚ -èðËflÚ in full Kozak dress, i.e., men: embroidered who attended the Plast Jamboree (YuMPZ) in shirt, sharavary and boots; women: embroi- Á‡ÔðÓ¯Û˛π Ç‡Ò Ì‡ Ukraine this past summer will hold a YuMPZ dered blouse, traditional skirt and boots – evening at the Plast Building, 144 Second will not be charged admission. Ave., at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature a slide presentation, as well as individual sto- èãÄëíéÇàâ ÅÄãú MANALAPAN, N.J.: Ukrainian National èãÄëíéÇàâ ÅÄãú ries recounted by jamboree participants. 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