In Whirlwind Visit, Ukraine's Justice Minister Signs Series of Judicial

INSIDE:• Belarus: the black sheep of Eastern Europe? — page 2. • Presidential questionnaire: Clinton and Dole campaigns on Ukrainian issues — page 3. • Ukraine’s justice minister speaks at prestigious Empire Club in Toronto — page 4.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIV HE No.KRAINIAN 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine Parliament elects deputy chairman, In whirlwindT visit, Ukraine’sU justice minister W a lawyer popular among his peers signs series of judicial agreements in Canada by Andrij Wynnyckyj Legal Assistance Treaties ... an important by Roman Woronowycz for approval of the Constitution “uncon- Toronto Press Bureau step in the fight against organized and Kyiv Press Bureau stitutional.” transnational crime.” Since passage of the Constitution, TORONTO — Over one intensive Canada has now signed a number of KYIV — Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada the presidential administration and the work-week in late September, Ukraine’s these agreements with other states, overwhelmingly elected National Deputy Parliament have been at loggerheads Justice Minister Serhiy Holovaty met including the United States, the United Viktor Musiyaka to the post of deputy over who will control the reigns of with Canada’s legal establishment as part Kingdom, Australia and France. chairman on October 3 by a vote of 277- power that are not explicitly delineated of his government’s ongoing effort to The two ministers also signed an 55, after failing to vote in two previous in the new Constitution. reform its justice system and consolidate Understanding in Principle on coopera- nominees. Deputies from UNA-UNSO through the rule of law in his country. tion in the field of justice. With this He replaces Oleksander Diomin, who to the Communists agreed that the man On the first day of official meetings, understanding, Canada’s Department of opted to remain Kharkiv Oblast chair- from Mykolaiv is right for the job. September 23, Mr. Holovaty was in the Justice and the Ministry of Justice of man and leave the Ukrainian Parliament. Deputy Oleh Vitovych, of the far right host nation’s capital, Ottawa, to sign a Ukraine agreed to offer each other the The Ukrainian Constitution does not political organization the Ukrainian bilateral treaty “On Mutual Assistance in widest measure of mutual assistance in allow for individuals to hold more than National Assembly, said Mr. Musiyaka Criminal Matters” with his Canadian coun- promoting a better knowledge of their one post in government. was the best electable choice. “He may terpart, Allan Rock. respective systems of justice and sharing Mr. Musiyaka, 50, who hails from not be a good politician, but he is a good The charter, which goes into effect on their expertise on issues such as legisla- Mykolaiv Oblast, received support from and honest person, and that is probably November 1, provides for assistance in the tive drafting and organization of a min- a large part of the political spectrum in most important today. Even we agree investigation and prosecution of all offens- istry of justice. Ukraine’s legislature, from rightists to that he is the best choice.” es proscribed by the respective Parliaments This kind of sharing was already going Communists. He is respected as a lawyer From the far left, Anatoliy Levchenko of Ukraine and Canada, specifically men- on immediately prior to the signing. and legal expert. More importantly, in of the Communist Party said he voted for tions those offenses concerning “taxation, Earlier that morning, Minister Holovaty June, during the fight between President Mr. Musiyaka. “He is the right person to duties, customs and international transfer met with Canadian Deputy Minister of Leonid Kuchma and the Parliament over bring order to the Parliament.” of capital or payments,” and provides for Justice George Thomson and Associate the proposed Constitution, he resigned Former President Leonid Kravchuk, the freezing, seizure and confiscation of Deputy Minister Richard Thompson to his position as the president’s representa- currently a deputy, also gave a nod of proceeds of crime. discuss administrative and managerial tive in Parliament over the issue of the approval. “He is a lawyer, a professor, a According to a press release issued by issues concerning Ukraine’s efforts to legality of a referendum on the legal expert, and he abides by the law. Canada’s Department of Justice, the intent reorganize its Justice Ministry. Constitution — a move that endeared He is tolerant. He isn’t the type that is of the treaty is in part to make Ukraine part him to many of his colleagues. He called going to cause conflict but will resolve of “an international network of Mutual (Continued on page 5) Mr. Kuchma’s threat to go to the people it,” said Mr. Kravchuk. “He is the type that could unite the Parliament and even bring some cooperation between the leg- islature and the executive.” Flying Hospital lands in Kyiv to provide free health care Mr. Kravchuk also said it is high time by Roman Woronowycz that a legal expert sit on the Presidium of Kyiv Press Bureau the Parliament. “Both Moroz and Tkachenko are agronomists,” he explained. KYIV — An unusual L-1011 passenger aircraft descended Some members of Parliament also from the heavens on September 28 into Kyiv’s Boryspil believe that because Mr. Musiyaka is not Airport, carrying to Ukraine 65 doctors, and $12 million in beholden to Parliament Chairman medicine from the United States and the latest in medical Oleksander Moroz and First Deputy technology in a humanitarian mission called “Operation Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko and Blessing.” their dictatorial style of parliamentary The plane, the Flying Hospital, had been outfitted with procedure, he could be a unifying force. surgical, dental and ophthamological equipment, and with Natalia Vitrychenko, a member of the medicines and skilled personnel also aboard, it arrived ready Socialist Reform Party, said, “He is not to give Ukraine a medical helping hand. going to switch off microphones, nor Ukrainians rarely have access to Western medical treat- will he block the release of bills to the ment and all the heralded hi-tech procedures and equipment floor of Parliament, like Moroz, and associated with it. They have consoled themselves with the especially Tkachenko, does.” fact that at least they have access to cost-free medicine, Even with what seems like a widespread which is becoming less true as clinics and hospitals attach base of support, the fact remains that Mr. service fees (although minimal) for treatment to subsidize Musiyaka was only Parliament’s third expenses. choice for the post of deputy chairman. So, when Operation Blessing set up shop in Ukraine to Valentyn Symonenko, a deputy from give free health care to Kyiv’s residents from September 21 the Odessa region, had received the high- to October 4, the turnout was as could be expected. est tally in a ratings vote that was taken Thousands jammed nine polyclinics and hospitals in Kyiv by Parliament to determine the favorites that were staffed in all by 80 doctors and 170 support staff for the post. He withdrew his candidacy from America. They were looking for medical advice, treat- on September 18, after being nominated ment and prescriptions for their various ailments and dis- by Chairman Moroz. The ex-mayor of eases. At one place, the Boryspil Polyclinic, 2,500 people Odesa explained that concern for the were examined in the first two days, according to Operation city’s problems (at that time a hurricane Blessing Public Relations Manager Sharon Gabriel. had devastated a portion of the coastal When a radio station mistakenly aired a telephone number area) would not allow him to effectively that was supposed to be used only by reporters as an informa- carry out his duties as deputy chairman tion source, the response was such that the district telephone Operation Blessing of Parliament. A second nominee presented by Mr. (Continued on page 7) Surgery is performed aboard the Flying Hospital. (Continued on page 2) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41

NEWS ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Belarus, the black sheep of Eastern Europe? Marchuk to run for president many categories of public sector employ- by David R. Marples Moscow regarded him as a potentially ees to hold public protests against the gov- KYIV — Former Prime Minister ernment, which has not paid out wages for dangerous nationalist. This was symbol- Yevhen Marchuk announced that he will The political situation in Belarus has ized by his appearing in public in national months. Reportedly, the Ukrainian govern- again become tense as another confronta- run against President Leonid Kuchma in the ment owes more than $1.5 billion in wages. costume and speaking the native language 1999 presidential election, reported tion looms between the president and the at some official functions. The educators said the nation’s students Parliament. At issue is a November 7 refer- Ukrainian TV on October 2. Mr. Marchuk, have been most affected by government He can be compared to the leader of who has held a parliamentary seat since endum on an amended Constitution, initiat- the Communist Party of Ukraine Petro cutbacks in education, which have created ed by President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, December 1995, made the announcement a shortage of textbooks and left many Shelest both in outlook and politics. after being elected head of the 24-member that would greatly extend the powers of the Whereas Mr. Shelest was removed in schools unable to pay for badly needed presidency, providing him with an extend- Social-Market Choice faction in the repairs. (OMRI Daily Digest) 1972, however, and replaced by a Ukrainian legislature. Although the next ed term in office (from four years to six), Russophile hardliner in Volodymyr allowing him to dissolve the assembly in presidential elections are not scheduled until Russia taxes Ukrainian imports Shcherbytsky, Mr. Masherau remained at the case of a no-confidence vote in the gov- October 1999, President Kuchma recently his post, protected by the patronage of MOSCOW — Russia has implemented ernment, and also giving the president the announced that he will seek re-election for a Mr. Mazurau, by now a member of the the long-discussed 20 percent value-added right to nominate a third of the seats in a second five-year term, launching his presi- Politburo of the Central Committee of tax (VAT) on Ukrainian imports, ITAR- proposed upper chamber. dential campaign early. Mr. Marchuk was the Communist Party of the Soviet Union TASS reported on October 1. Although At the same time, Belarus’s interna- dismissed by President Kuchma from the in Moscow. President Leonid Kuchma traveled to tional standing became more question- post of prime minister in May, and replaced Mr. Masherau was never advanced Moscow on the eve of this action, warning able when the United States granted asy- by Pavlo Lazarenko, a political ally from beyond the status of a candidate member of that Russia’s decision, passed on August lum recently to the former leader of the Dnipropetrovsk. Mr. Marchuk had served the Politburo. By 1980, he had been isolated 18, could result in an “economic war” Belarusian Popular Front (BPF), Zyanon in the Ukrainian government since 1991, by the Brezhnevite clique, which had also between the neighboring countries, the tax Paznyak, on the grounds that he would when he was appointed the head of successfully removed Mr. Mazurau in went into effect on October 1. Checkpoints likely be arrested if he returned to his Ukraine’s security services. To date, Moscow. Without his patron, Mr. are to be set up on the main roads used to native land. This is the first sign that the Messrs. Kuchma and Marchuk are the only Masherau’s position had become untenable. transport Ukrainian imports to Russia. U.S. considers Belarus under the present two contenders for the post of president, but In October 1980 he was killed in a mysteri- Ukrainian Parliament Chairman Oleksander administration an authoritarian regime it is assumed that the list of hopefuls will ous car crash that seemingly had violated all Moroz said the VAT is not a closed issue. that has infringed seriously upon the continue to grow. (OMRI Daily Digest) the rules of protocol for Soviet leaders. One complication is that Belarus, which has human rights of its citizens. This “accident” has never been satis- Crimean Parliament speaker resigns a customs union with Russia, has refused to Why Belarus? factorily explained. What is notable is impose the VAT on Ukrainian goods, leav- that thousands of Miensk residents SYMFEROPIL — Yevhen Supruniuk, ing open the possibility that Ukrainian The question arises: Why Belarus, of all braved a torrential downpour to pay their the chairman of the Crimean Parliament, exporters will reroute their exports through the countries in Eastern Europe, retained a respects to their dead leader at his funeral resigned on October 9, following criticism Belarus. (OMRI Daily Digest) strongly authoritarian regime that seeks to service on October 6, while representa- from pro-Russian deputies that he was too U.N. reports on foreign investment in CIS forge direct links with its Soviet past and tives of the CC CPSU Politburo were close to the government in Kyiv. Mr. indeed, in some respects, has remained Supruniuk, who has been under attack for conspicuous by their absence. UNITED NATIONS — The United mired in Soviet-era politics and structures? months now, was accused of reducing the The death of Mr. Masherau was a trau- Nations Conference on Trade and President Lukashenka, for example, has matic one for Belarusians, who look back autonomous republic’s powers, making it Development (UNCTAD) has issued a elaborated a new draft economic plan that on this period as one of stability and even too subservient to the central government report on foreign direct investment in 1995, seeks to strengthen state control over the triumph. in Kyiv. Deputies in the Crimean legisla- ITAR-TASS reported on September 25. economy. Belarus is manifestly moving in In May-June of this year, the ture accepted Mr. Supruniuk’s resignation Russia received a mere $2 billion, com- a direction opposite to the one taken by its Independent Institute of Social and by a vote of 74-2. (Reuters) pared to $3.5 billion for Hungary, and $2.5 neighbors. Why is this the case and what is Economic Research in Miensk conducted billion each for Poland and the Czech its significance in Central and Eastern Ukrainian teachers protest wage arrears a survey of 1,535 adults and asked them: Republic. Other CIS countries also fared European politics? Whom of the political figures of the past KYIV — Between 10,000 and 15,000 poorly. Kazakstan received $284 million; One can provide both short- and long- do you consider to be the ideal politician? teachers and university professors staged a Ukraine, $200 million; Uzbekistan, $115 term responses to this question. The his- A remarkable 45.2 percent selected Mr. rally in Kyiv on October 6 to protest million; Azerbaijan, $110 million; torical perspective is important. During Masherau, and at the village level, the against unpaid wages and deteriorating Moldova, $32 million; Belarus, $20 mil- the second world war, Belarus was occu- percentage was almost 54. conditions in the country’s schools and uni- lion; Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, $15 mil- pied for longer and suffered proportional- The remainder of the list also illus- versities. The teachers are the latest among lion each. (OMRI Daily Digest) ly more losses than any other Soviet trates the priorities of this Sovietized republic. It became the focus of official population: Peter the Great was second efforts to combat the German occupation understanding between the Parliament with 34.2 percent, Leonid Brezhnev was through the establishment of partisan and the other branches of power.” He is third with 20 percent, and the only non- Parliament elects... operations. The latter, despite official (Continued from page 1) viewed as a staunch supporter of the Russian/Soviet figure on the list was the mythology, were developed slowly and Constitution and constitutional processes. former British prime minister, Margaret Moroz, Anatoliy Tatarynov of the Inter- only after local leaders of the resistance Mr. Musiyaka hails from the village of Thatcher, at 19.5 percent. Regional Bloc, was handily defeated on had been thoroughly purged. After the Bezvodne in the Mykolaiv Oblast. He In short, Belarusians tend to revere October 1 by a Parliament vote of 185-104. war, the pro-Soviet partisan leaders, led strong leaders, often with highly authori- After Mr. Musiyaka’s nomination, the completed legal studies and a doctorate by K.T. Mazurau and P.M. Masherau, tarian tendencies. Mr. Masherau is proba- Parliament chairman implored his col- in civil law in 1976 at Kharkiv Law dominated Belarusian party politics. bly unique in combining the wartime past leagues to “give up political strategy and School. In 1994, he was elected to the The period of the leadership of Petr with the period of most rapid economic elect Mr. Musiyaka, a very skilled person Verkhovna Rada from Mykolaiv. Masherau, indeed, remains among the most development of the republic. and good organizer.” Mr. Musiyaka celebrated his 50th notable for the development and assertive- In his speech to the assembly after his birthday on June 26, two days before the ness of Belarus within the Soviet system. Belarusians look to the past election, Mr. Musiyaka said his goal is to Verkhovna Rada ratified Ukraine’s Succeeding his mentor Mr. Mazurau as the “establish normal relations and mutual Constitution. party leader in 1965, Mr. Masherau was by There are other reasons Belarusians Soviet standards a charismatic figure, pop- tend to look backward. The republic ular among Belarusians and supervising a experienced a period of remarkable urban period of notable industrial growth and growth to match the economic progress. FOUNDED 1933 well-being. 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As the campaign for the 1996 presidential election enters its final weeks, many domestic and international issues have taken center stage, most notably, the continu- ance of America’s leading role in world events and the strengthening of the U.S. economy. On behalf of the Ukrainian American community, the Ukrainian National Information Service prepared a presidential questionnaire dealing with five major points of interest: U.S. foreign assistance to Ukraine, the effectiveness of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Russian foreign policy and aggression, security guarantees for Ukraine and consequences of the Chornobyl nuclear accident. UNIS initiated this campaign to determine the posi- tions of the presidential candidates regarding topics of interest to the Ukrainian American community. Included in the questionnaire are statements on the issues followed by questions posed to the two presiden- tial candidates. The questionnaires were sent out on July 29. Sen. Bob Dole’s response arrived on September 18 (thus, his responses appear first), and President Bill Clinton’s response arrived on October 3. The candidates did not respond personally; instead, their campaign directors provided the responses. 1. U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINE Statement: Prior to Fiscal Year 1996, the majority of Bob Dole President Bill Clinton U.S. foreign assistance to the newly independent states (NIS) was delivered to Russia. In the past five years, With its independence in 1991, Ukraine ended seven How would your administration plan to reorga- despite adverse circumstances, Ukraine has taken decades of Soviet domination and undertook the chal- nize the inefficient operations of USAID? major steps in political and economic reform. The con- lenge of building Europe’s fourth most populous state DOLE: The Republican Congress approved legisla- tinued development of democratic and free-market insti- into a market economy. President Clinton has led an tion this year to enact sweeping reforms in the way in tutions in Ukraine and the other NIS nations cannot but international effort to promote a democratic and market- which United States technical assistance programs are help encourage similar developments in Russia. oriented Ukraine, secure within its borders and at peace administered, including abolishing the inefficient and Unfortunately, the international affairs budget with its neighbors – by mobilizing $2.1 billion in inter- anachronistic Agency for International Development (Function 150) had been significantly reduced in the national pledges to support Ukraine’s first steps to stabi- (AID). Unfortunately, President Clinton vetoed the leg- previous years, thereby jeopardizing U.S. interests in lize its economy, reduce inflation, encourage entrepre- islation because he is satisfied that foreign assistance is Ukraine and other nations of the NIS. neurship and diversify exports. best run by government bureaucrats. As president I will Under the Clinton administration, the United States lead the effort to abolish AID. In your opinion, how long do you foresee the con- has also provided timely support for Ukraine’s young I will direct my administration to initiate a robust aid tinuance of foreign assistance to Ukraine, and what democracy, including assistance for free and fair parlia- program streamlined to allow citizen initiative to replace efforts should the United States undertake to devel- mentary and presidential elections in 1994 and which the insider deals of the Clinton administration when it op more effective assistance programs for Ukraine established the principles of democracy and choice as come to advancing political and economic reforms that promote political and economic reform which the bedrock of Ukraine’s political system. Such support abroad. My administration will not create programs to are specific to the needs of that country? has enabled Ukraine’s leaders to pursue bold reforms to build government-to-government exchanges, but rather I As stated above, drastic cuts to the international stabilize the economy, and adopt a new Constitution that will promote citizen-to-citizen exchanges. affairs budget would be detrimental to the continued wipes away the vestige of a Soviet past. My administration will certainly tailor programs to development of the Ukrainian reform process. To In September 1996, President Kuchma and Vice- countries such as Ukraine that draw upon the rich ethnic guarantee the advancement of the reform move- President Gore announced the creation of a U.S.- fabric of our own people. Finally, appropriate language ment, would your administration propose and Ukraine Binational Commission. One of the functions skills and a knowledge of the country at hand will be actively support an earmark for Ukraine? of this commission will be to review and assess our greater assets than insider ties to the federal bureaucracy assistance programs. The first such review will take DOLE: The inadequate efforts and attention of the when it come to the design and implementation of tech- place in Kyiv in October 1996. Clinton administration from 1992 to 1994 gave the nical assistance programs. appearance of assigning Ukraine to Russia’s sphere of The Clinton administration will continue to mobilize influence. Fortunately, the Republican control of international support for Ukraine’s transition to a demo- CLINTON: Our assistance programs are developed in Congress led to immediate increases in U.S. assistance cratic, market-oriented state. The foundation for a strong close consultation with our Ukrainian counterparts. The and attention to Ukraine. I was pleased to work closely and sovereign Ukraine has been laid. The challenge for mission of the newly formed U.S.-Ukrainian Binational with Sen. Mitch McConnell in leading a bipartisan tomorrow is to secure the renewal of Ukraine’s econo- Commission (see question No. 1) will be to improve the effort to force President Clinton and his Russia policy my, advance the prosperity of its people, and consoli- coordination and effectiveness of U.S. assistance to advisors to recognize the importance of a sovereign, date its pivotal role in Europe. Ukraine. independent Ukraine. I will continue to support specific, To continue to help Ukraine build on its progress, the (See also answer to question No. 3.) targeted assistance to Ukraine as president of the United United States will target technical support to help 3. RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY AND AGGRESSION States, and I will lead the Congress in ensuring contin- Ukraine tackle barriers to investment and growth, such ued support for reform in Ukraine. as revamping the tax and commercial codes and break- Statement: Following the collapse of the Soviet The measure of success for United States assistance pro- ing the state’s grip on Ukraine’s rich agricultural sector. Union and the independence gained by its republics, the grams will not be found in the duration of our programs, Americans will continue to provide assistance that will increased fears of a restoration of a “union” with but rather in the speed with which Ukraine succeeds in its foster the growth of Ukrainian entrepreneurship, partic- Russia are paramount. Much evidence suggests that the reform efforts. As president I will lead a foreign policy that ularly the emergence of a vibrant small-business sector combination of Russian nationalism, even following the engages Ukraine at every level in order to advance this that will create jobs and promote economic security. post-Yeltsin victory, the resurgence of communism, and the integration of the states within the Commonwealth effort. I will mobilize the energy and initiative of American 2. U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT entrepreneurs, civic organizations and educators to build of Independent States (CIS) pose a serious challenge to bridges with their counterparts in Ukraine. I will look to cit- Statement: While U.S. foreign assistance to Ukraine Ukrainian independence. Treaties that Russia has izens first and government last to provide the most effective has been beneficial to jump-start the reform process, the signed with Belarus and Kazakstan have restored assistance possible to advance reform in Ukraine. inefficient administration of these programs by the Moscow’s ambitions in pursuing an imperialistic policy The Republican Congress has reduced expenditures in United States Agency for International Development clearly aimed at usurping the independence of its pre- virtually every category of the federal budget in order to (USAID) has raised an alarm within the Ukrainian sent neighbors. American community. Unlike Ukrainian American orga- put our fiscal house in order. These reductions applied to In view of an escalation of Russian military nizations that have an intimate understanding of the foreign aid, as they applied to domestic programs as well. threats (both physical and verbal), would you sup- political, economic and social aspect in Ukraine, I strongly believe that our nation must live within its port a declaration by the U.S. and its allies that any USAID continually incorporates organizations that have means. But while Republicans reduced foreign aid expen- challenge to the sovereignty and territorial integrity a limited scope, knowledge and commitment to Ukraine. ditures, we also assigned new priorities to the program. of Ukraine would be opposed by means considered By not insuring an open process for awarding grants or We dramatically increased the amount of money avail- adequate to ensure peace and stability? able to countries such as Ukraine that are critical to our simplifying the contracting process, it is unrealistic to foreign policy interests, we cut the fat out of the Clinton assume that 75 years of Communist doctrine could be DOLE: The United States and Ukraine face a common budget, and perhaps most important, we rebuilt public changed by several large consultant agencies within a challenge in the growing influence of hard-line politicians support for a foreign aid program that addresses our few years. The need for a more active involvement of in Russia. President Clinton’s misguided romanticism has nation’s priorities in a cost-effective manner. ethnic organizations is necessary to ensure the continu- rendered him incapable of guarding against the nationalist ance of properly distributed funds to Ukraine. turn in Russian foreign policy that has already occurred. CLINTON: Ukraine is the third largest recipient of As president of the United States I will stand ready to U.S. assistance. In 1996, we will provide Ukraine with What steps, if any, do you believe are necessary to help Ukraine in meeting these challenges. $330 million in grant assistance and up to $860 million restructure the technical assistance provided to in trade and investment credits. Ukraine, now and in the future? (Continued on page 6) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41 Minister addresses prestigious Empire Club Holovaty critiques by Andrij Wynnyckyj ment of its young democracy has been opened through Toronto Press Bureau the adoption of its new Constitution. He said Ukraine “requires the continued support of its legal profession TORONTO — Ukraine’s minister of justice, Serhiy friends” because “some quarters” are still desperate to by Andrij Wynnyckyj Holovaty, has joined a rarefied crowd. On September undermine the country’s credibility as a viable indepen- Toronto Press Bureau 27, he delivered the keynote address at a luncheon host- dent and democratic state, and slammed “the chauvinis- ed by Canada’s prestigious Empire Club at the Royal tic and distorted article ... in a recent issue of Forbes TORONTO — Serhiy Holovaty, Ukraine’s min- York Hotel’s Ontario Room. magazine” as an illustration of such efforts. ister of justice, offered a scathing assessment of the In his prepared speech, titled “At the Threshold: The Mr. Holovaty spoke confidently of Ukraine’s internal state of the legal profession in his country at a lively Implications of Ukraine’s New Constitution for Social, political stability and ethnic harmony, and its presence press conference for the Ukrainian media following Political and Economic Transformations in Ukraine,” “in the family of European nations as a full member of his address to the Empire Club of Canada at Mr. Holovaty outlined the difficulties and challenges his the Council of Europe.” He added that “experts” point Toronto’s Royal York Hotel on September 27. country faces, the significance of the Constitution as “a to signs of an economic turnaround, and that his coun- In answer to a question about the establishment crowning achievement in [its] process of transition and try’s gross national product “will achieve 1 percent of an independent bar in Ukraine, Mr. Holovaty transformation” and sounded a confident and optimistic growth next year for the first time since independence” said “I’ve been working on it for four years now, note in asserting that “democracy is alive and well in and that 7 to 8 percent growth are conceivable within a and still don’t know when it will finally happen. Ukraine” as it faces the 21st century. few years. For a year now, I’ve tried to bring pressure to bear Individuals who have addressed this speaker’s forum Turning to the title topic, Ukraine’s justice minister as minister of justice for the creation of an inde- since its inception in 1903 include 11 Canadian prime min- said the adoption of a Constitution was “a defining pendent bar on a professional level.” isters, the U.K.’s Winston Churchill, India’s Indira Ghandi, moment in Ukraine’s struggle for statehood,” and that “We have target dates, timetables, you name it, United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold, the rule of law has been entrenched as the foundation of but there isn’t enough awareness among jurists in anthropologist Margaret Mead, and U.S. Presidents the Ukrainian state “for the first time in history.” Ukraine that an independent bar is a necessary fea- Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, among 2,500 other He said the Constitution consolidates historical aspi- ture of a normal political order,” he said. prominent Canadians and international figures. rations manifested as far back as 1710, when Kozak The minister joked that “in Ukraine, if there’s to The head table for the occasion included senior Hetman Pylyp Orlyk drew up a constitution to express be a Rukh, then you get two, if you want an Empire Club officials Willis Blair and William the Ukrainian nation’s desire “to cast off the yoke of Orthodox Church, you get three patriarchates; and so Whittaker; Ukraine’s Consul General in Toronto Serhiy tyranny,” in a document that predates the American each political party and organization thinks it needs Borovyk; Ukrainian Canadian legal heavyweights (both Declaration of Independence. its own civic association for its professionals.” from the Ontario bench) Justices Eugene Fedak and Mr. Holovaty quoted Harvard scholar Jeffrey Sachs’s A naively but provocatively asked question Eugene Ewaschuk; and Petro Mykuliak, president of the description of the Soviet system — “not a legal order, about “what jurists actually do” in Ukraine, World Council of Ukrainian Credit Unions, which co- but a kind of organized mafia of ruthless extent” – and brought out more optimistic commentary from Mr. sponsored the luncheon. said the new Constitution (which replaced a document Holovaty, who said: “Well, they don’t lie around, Mr. Holovaty was introduced by the Empire Club’s adopted when Ukraine was still a constituent element of that’s for sure; some of them even make a consid- president, Julie Hannaford. Ms. Hannaford, a practicing the USSR) represents a “clean break” with this past. “It erable amount of money.” litigation lawyer at the high-power firm of Borden & is a contract where both the individual and the state He said the emergence of a number of success- Elliot and a faculty member at Toronto’s Osgoode Hall undertake to one another to abide by the laws of the ful private practices is the best indicator that a pro- Law School, had clearly been both impressed and land,” Mr. Holovaty said. fessional independent bar association will appear charmed upon having met Ukraine’s highest-ranking He said this has implications for “contractual relation- in the long run. jurist. “He is articulate, witty, thoughtful, humane and ships” in the economic sense, in that it will enable a mar- The minister also said it is an exciting time to be entirely human, although I don’t know when he gets a ket economy to function effectively and efficiently, and in a lawyer in his country because of the simultane- chance to sleep,” she said. the socio-political sense. “It is a contract which will under- ous presence of various kinds of legal thinking. By way of introduction, Ms. Hannaford asked the audi- pin the success of all of the transformations under way.” “At the university level, there are people teaching ence of about 450 to imagine “that you’ve changed jobs” Mr. Holovaty stressed that the Constitution’s explicit from Soviet texts, there are those relying on and are headhunting for someone to fill the position of guarantee of an independent judiciary will “facilitate the Western texts, and there are strong, original minds Ukraine’s minister of justice. The Empire Club president confidence in the sanctity of the validity and enforce- who are gradually working out their own approach thus outlined Ukraine’s geopolitical importance, the reali- ability of contractual relationships.” He also emphasized as it would apply in our own unique context,” Mr. ties of its justice system and Mr. Holovaty’s impressive the guarantees for the use and promotion of minority Holovaty said. qualifications “to develop and manage its governance.” languages in Ukraine, including Russian. The veteran Ukrainian jurist was asked whether She noted Mr. Holovaty’s educational background the adoption of the new Constitution will help to (Ph.D. in international law, Kyiv State University, Legal reform outlined improve the climate for a free press in his country, 1986), his teaching experience at the Academy of Legal Mr. Holovaty outlined some of the extensive legal given the frequency of confrontational lawsuits Science of Ukraine in Kyiv, his position as president of reform undertaken in his country, including a restructur- between government officials and the media, and the Ukrainian Legal Foundation and of the World ing of his own ministry, the redrafting of laws to bring the persistence of official interference with Congress of Ukrainian Lawyers, his membership on the them into conformity with the European Convention of Ukrainian State Television’s programming and Council of Europe’s Commission on Democracy Human Rights, the submission of a new Civil Code for officials. through Law, and his participation, since 1990, in over Ukraine, the improvement of the quality of the legal In reply, the justice minister said: “We must 25 symposia and conferences on law, economics, poli- education system and of the drafting of laws, and his remember that Ukraine is in a transitional phase, tics and history in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. efforts in support of the creation of an independent bar. and that it is impossible to eradicate all vestiges of Ukraine’s justice minister began by noting that In this regard, the Ukrainian justice minister offered the Soviet system and thinking overnight, and even September 27 marked the date he had been appointed to praise and thanks to various Canadian agencies that have after five years there is much to be done. Give it 15 his post exactly one year ago, and that he was “very given their support, including the Office of the years – we need a change in generations.” pleased to share this event with my friends in Canada.” Commissioner for Federal Affairs, the federal Department Mr. Holovaty said that several articles of the Mr. Holovaty said “Ukraine is a nation looking to the of Justice, the Order of Notaries of Québec and the Chief Constitution have already served as the basis for future with a new hope, emerging confidence and a new judicial rulings in favor of the press and individual sense of purpose” now that a new era in the develop- (Continued on page 5) freedom of expression. He also expressed confi- dence that the Constitutional Court provided for by the Constitution will be active in guaranteeing individual and collective freedoms. Mr. Holovaty opined that the need for state-run media will pass in time, and that institutions such as the array of newspapers controlled by various government bodies and agencies will fade away. Mr. Holovaty added that at a recent internation- al constitutional conference in Vienna, Ukraine’s Constitution was judged to be exhaustively, if not even excessively, solicitous about human rights. To a question by the editor of Homin Ukrainy (a Toronto-based Ukrainian-language weekly), Oleh Romanyshyn, Mr. Holovaty said his ministry is giv- ing priority to the creation of democratic institu- tions, such as the Constitutional Court and the Higher Judicial Council, which, he said, will control the nominations process for judgeships in the coun- try, and will deal with disciplinary matters. Other legislation being drafted that should be ready by the New Year includes laws on govern- ment, local administration, local self-government and on the formation of an Institute for Human Rights that would hear complaints in this area. Andrij Wynnyckyj (Continued on page 5) Justice Minister Serhiy Holovaty addresses the Empire Club. On the left is the club’s president, Julie Hannaford; on the right is Bishop Isidore Borecky. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 5

55th anniversary of Babyn Yar massacre is marked in Kyiv On September 29, President Leonid Kuchma along with a host of Ukrainian digni- taries and international diplomats gathered at Babyn Yar in Kyiv to commemorate 55 years since the Nazis began their massacre of more than 150,000 people. The first executions of more than 3,000 people took place on September 29-30, 1941; the killings continued into 1943. Those executed were primarily Jews but also included prisoners of war, Ukrainian partisans and nationalists, as well as gypsies. Present at the gathering (as seen in the photo below), besides Mr. Kuchma (cen- ter), were Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko (left), First Deputy Chairman of Parliament Oleksander Tkachenko (right) and the ambassadors of the U.S., Russia and Israel. Immediately afterwards (as seen in the photo on the right), stu- dents from Solomon University in Kyiv held their own commemoration, laying a wreath at the Babyn Yar memorial.

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code structure, current practices in codifying private In whirlwind visit... law, the legal regulation of business and the organiza- Holovaty critiques... (Continued from page 1) tion of corporate bodies. (Continued from page 4) He also talked with Robert Bergeron of the Canadian Minister Holovaty then addressed an assembly gath- Mr. Holovaty also spoke of ongoing work on a Civil Justice Department’s legislation section, on issues such ered at the McGill Law Faculty’s Moot Court. Code of Ukraine, which he referred to as “a second con- as technical problems in legislative drafting, distinctions Minister Holovaty also had a reunion with a longtime stitution,” which would regulate the private legal mat- between policy-making and legislative drafting, and the fellow colleague in matters legal in Ukraine, Marc ters and economic affairs in the country. various avenues through which Canada could provide Lalonde, senior partner at the prestigious law firm of Ukraine’s minister of justice frequently showed further assistance in this area. Stikeman & Elliot, a former Canadian justice minister flashes of Western-style jousting with questioners, turn- The following day, September 24, Mr. Holovaty’s and a current member of the Council of Advisers to the ing queries seeking to provoke a political statement on delegation met with officials of the Canadian Parliament of Ukraine. “Communist traitors to the Ukrainian people” into International Development Agency, including the direc- On September 26, the Ukrainian delegation met with opportunities for biting and concise lectures on the divi- tor of CIDA’s Former Soviet Union Division, George the Order of Notaries of Québec; present were its presi- sion between the procuracy and his jurisdiction. Saibel, to discuss Ukraine’s priorities regarding justice dent, Dénis Marsolais; chairman of its international rela- In the afternoon’s most telling outburst, Mr. reform and the agency’s “rule of law” programs. tions committee, Jeffrey Talpis; former president Louise Holovaty said, “There is much about the court system in Also on that day, Mr. Holovaty met with Pierre Bélanger; the order’s communications director, Antonin my country that I’m not satisfied with; if there wasn’t, Pettigrew, Canada’s minister for international coopera- Fortin; notary Caroline Fortin; and Ukrainian Canadian then I would have never agreed to be minister of justice. tion, to discuss the academic programs and public sector notary Petro Choma. I agreed to take this job because I don’t want the people initiatives CIDA will fund to the tune of $2.5 million They discussed a proposed program of assistance that in my country to live as they did, under conditions of (Canadian) over two and a half years. would be run by the order in privatizing Ukrainian such corruption and arbitrariness.” According to a September 11 CIDA press release, the notaries, issues of freedom of practice and the future “I want there to be a system of justice in Ukraine. I non-profit, Ottawa-based Canadian Bureau for establishment of an Order of Notaries of Ukraine. want there to be a change in attitude — in the populace, International Education (CBIE) will manage assistance Later that day Minister Holovaty and his delegation in the government, in the bureaucracy, in the provided to Ukraine’s Academy of Public Administration met with senior officials of Québec’s Office des Parliament,” he continued. and the Ukrainian government, and will coordinate Professions, to discuss professional organizations in the “Unfortunately, the words ‘fairness’ and ‘justice’ are exchange and internship programs with the Carleton, province, with an accent on the organization of private not yet fashionable in Ukraine. Unfortunately they are Victoria, Saskatchewan and Ryerson Polytechnic univer- bar associations. not considered to be the fundamental principles of sities; the École Nationale d’Administration Publique du Toronto’s meetings and address social and civic interaction, but that’s my job — to con- Québec; Partners in Training Canada; and the Ontario vince people they must be,” Mr. Holovaty said. Municipal Management Institute. After arriving in Toronto on September 27 the dele- Minister Holovaty also met with Associate Deputy gation met over breakfast with officials of the Canada- Minister Justice Mario Dion, to discuss reforms contem- Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, led by CUCC Minister addresses... plated in Ukraine and the experience of the Canadian President Gerald Fedchun, in anticipation of a visit to Justice Department’s recent reorganization and other Ukraine by a Canadian delegation headed by Minister of (Continued from page 4) matters of judicial administration. Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy. Legislative Council of Saskatchewan. Mr. Holovaty also met with representatives of the In closing, Mr. Holovaty said that the Constitution Montreal and the civil code Ontario Civil Justice Review (CJR), including Project “establishes a framework for peaceful national integration, The next two days of Minister Holovaty’s tour Director Ann Merritt. CJR is a provincial agency responsible government, and harmonious social and ethnic brought him to Montreal, together with the other mem- formed as a joint initiative of the province’s Court of relations,” and that “never again will Ukrainians tolerate the bers of his delegation, which included Ukraine’s Civil Justice, General Division and the Ministry of the imposition of a system which destroys social, human and Code Reform Commission Chairman Anatoly Dovgert; Attorney General of Ontario. economic values.” Minister Holovaty’s chief of staff, Kostiantyn Mazur; Minister Holovaty then delivered an address on the “Instead, Ukraine shall build its state and secure its and his special adviser, Daniel Bilak. implications of Ukraine’s newly adopted Constitution to future on the basis of freedom ... to pursue one’s liveli- On September 25, the delegation attended a round- the Empire Club of Canada in the posh environment of hood; freedom to express one’s point of view,” Mr. table discussion on civil code reform hosted by McGill the Royal York Hotel’s Ontario Room. Holovaty said. University. Messrs. Holovaty and Dovgert spoke from A press conference held on the premises following After the address, Ms. Hannaford presented Mr. the Ukrainian side, while four scholars from the host the address closed out the official program of the visit, Holovaty with a bound edition of addresses delivered at institution’s faculty of law (Profs. Paul-André Crépeau, although the minister and his delegation spent the week- the Empire Club in 1993, while the Ukrainian jurist Madeleine Cantin-Cumyn, Nicholas Kasirer and Rod end in Ontario’s provincial capital before being whisked offered the official English translation of Ukraine’s new Macdonald) addressed issues concerning optimal civil off back to Ukraine on a Lufthansa jet. Constitution issued by Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41

The candidates... keeping initiatives between Ukraine, its neighbors and members of the North RFE/RL panel focuses on press freedom (Continued from page 3) Atlantic Treaty Organization as a perma- Ukrainian National Information Service Union that are acting as models and nent policy of the United States. showing the way to democracy. Mr. Post-Soviet Russia has proven able and WASHINGTON – Radio Free Goble noted Estonia as an example, willing to repeat old patterns, challenging CLINTON: President Clinton is work- Europe/Radio Liberty held a conference since it has recently “graduated” from the independence and sovereignty of ing to advance Ukraine’s integration into on Capitol Hill on September 19. The U.S. foreign assistance and recently held nations with which it shares borders. As a Europe free of the divisions imposed conference consisted of two panel dis- an election. Estonia’s success has been a president, my foreign policy will reinforce after World War II. He drew Ukraine cussions focusing on political reform and boost for all surrounding countries. In the independence of all the states of the for- into Europe’s evolving security system, press freedom in Russia and Eastern contrast, Mr. Goble then noted that the mer Soviet Union, will support the new helping it to become an active member in Europe, and featured Grigoriy A. nations of Turkmenistan and Belarus are democracies of Europe, will lead to the the Partnership for Peace and an impor- Yavlinskiy, a presidential candidate in two countries that have gone backwards enlargement of the North Atlantic Alliance, tant partner in peacekeeping in Bosnia. the 1996 Russian elections. Sen. Joseph since obtaining their independence just and will make clear that Russian economic Ukraine has sponsored military exercises Biden (D-Del.) and Rep. Edmund Royce five years ago. blackmail or military meddling in their for- where American, Ukrainian, Russian and (R-Calif.) were also featured guests. Fred Hiatt, from the editorial board at mer empire will carry costs with the United European troops, once staunch enemies, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty The Washington Post, cited many obsta- States. Anything less sends a signal that the work side-by-side in peacekeeping and (RFE/RL) broadcasts news and current cles the media has to overcome in collapse of the Soviet Union is reversible humanitarian missions. affairs programs daily in 23 languages to Central Europe and the former Soviet and that the hard-fought freedom of the for- The United States has consistently 25 million listeners across Eastern Union. He noted that printing is fairly merly Captive Nations is not our concern. supported a strong relationship between Europe and the former Soviet Union. expensive and people cannot afford to CLINTON: President Clinton has made Ukraine and NATO. We look to Ukraine The first panel was titled “The Future buy newspapers and other such media clear that the sovereignty, independence to take initiative in defining that relation- of Russia and the NIS.” Paul Goble, items. Even further, he said, there is no and territorial integrity of Ukraine forms the ship based on its objective of maintaining director of RFE/RL, began by stating stability in the media structure. There is bedrock of U.S. policy both toward Ukraine sound relations with its neighbors to the that it is “no longer just Russia and then a lack of political dependence because in and the NIS region. We have encouraged East and West. the former Soviet countries.” The other a strong governmental environment, it is the development of stable, friendly relations 5. CONSEQUENCES OF CHORNOBYL 14 independent states are just as impor- too risky for the press to issue opinions between Ukraine and Russia on the basis of tant as Russia, he said. Mr. Goble also against the government. mutual respect of sovereignty and territorial Statement: Historians acknowledge that noted that a main hindrance to trans- Conversely, the public cannot trust a integrity. The political leadership in both the Chornobyl accident was a result of a forming the previous command media that cannot be candid or even hon- countries has consistently acted with pru- totalitarian political system which eliminat- economies to free market economies lies est with its readership. The lack of finan- dence to defuse crises. ed accountability even as it degraded the in the countries’ histories. cial security in these newly formed coun- When called upon, President Clinton rights of the individual. Chornobyl under- The countries of Eastern Europe and tries leads to corruption, whereby the is willing to be of assistance to help scores the importance of the continuing the former Soviet Union have little, if press will take money for favorable cov- resolve Russian-Ukraine differences. struggle for democratic reform as the most any, experience with modern democracy. erage, he said. These obstacles are at the important safeguard for nuclear safety and ECURITY GUARANTEES FOR KRAINE According to Mr. Goble, this presents a heart of the media’s problems for estab- 4. S U security. Following the G-7 Nuclear Safety new phenomenon, whereby the country lishing itself in Central Europe and the Statement: Since NATO’s announcement and Security Summit in April, the issue of is in an unfamiliar territory – a new fron- former Soviet Union. in 1993 that it foresees the eventual the decommissioning of Chornobyl remains tier. These countries often look to the The second panel set out to discuss enlargement of the alliance to countries in high on the G-7 agenda, however, little West to see how democracy should look. different prospects for this area of the Central and Eastern Europe, many newly progress has been made towards establish- There are, however, some countries in world. Kati Marton, from the Committee democratic states of the former Warsaw ing a mechanism or timetable for carrying Eastern Europe and the former Soviet to Protect Journalists, questioned the Pact and the former Soviet Union have out the proposed G-7 pledges. The media’s freedom. Ms. Marton believes been vying for NATO membership. Left in Ukrainian American community is con- Western democratic pressure is needed. the middle, however, is the country of cerned at the glacial approach of assis- She said leaders in the former Warsaw Ukraine, which, for the current period, has tance guaranteed to close the remaining Canada supports Pact and Soviet Union are very sensitive proclaimed itself to be a non-aligned or Chornobyl reactors by the year 2000. to the reign of a free press and cannot neutral state. As the NATO Alliance even- While this crisis has gained a place on public sector reform bear citizens’ dissent. tually enlarges to the states on Ukraine’s the world agenda during the 10th Much like Mr. Hiatt, Ms. Marton western border, Ukraine feels this could anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, by Christopher Guly made a reference to government being an isolate the country and bring it within a what further steps would you take to obstacle to the establishment of a free Russian sphere of influence within that encourage that the aforementioned OTTAWA – Canada’s minister respon- radio or press. The media has exposed region of the world. Ukraine does not issues prove to be substantial and con- sible for the Canadian International unlawful privatization practices, for oppose NATO enlargement, though it is crete? Development Agency (CIDA), Pierre which they have received penalties from concerned about security guarantees from If you agree that the costs of acting Pettigrew, recently unveiled new Canadian the government, including losing televi- the Western world, and the alliance itself. now to contain a new environmental dis- initiatives to support new academic pro- sion rights, she said. Ms. Marton ended aster would be far less than the costs of What type of relationship, if any, grams and training to strengthen public by emphasizing that this situation cannot letting it continue, what programs would should Ukraine have with the NATO sector reform in Ukraine. be solved by an American “quick fix.” you support for the development of Alliance, above and beyond the The two-and-a-half-year, $2.5 million She believes that America needs to make alternative non-nuclear energy sources Partnership for Peace (PFP) program, CIDA program will support the policy- a consistent effort to help remedy this for Ukraine? making and implementation, management situation. and secondly, what type of strategy and leadership roles of the Ukrainian Mr. Yavlinsky, a fourth-place vote- would you plan for establishing closer DOLE: I was pleased to co-author with Academy of Public Administration and the getter in the first round of Russia’s presi- relations between Ukraine and individ- Sen. Frank Lautenberg a bipartisan Senate Ukrainian government. It will facilitate a dential election this summer, concluded ual NATO states (not necessarily with Resolution commemorating the 10th master’s program in public administration, the conference. Straying from the topic NATO as an organization) to provide anniversary of the terrible accident at with courses targeted to reform, and will of the media, Mr. Yavlinsky talked most- Ukraine the necessary security guar- Chornobyl. During discussion of this leg- subsidize Canadian internships for MPA ly about politics. He addressed the status antees of its independence? islation, I recalled how the Chornobyl accident on April 26, 1986, signaled the students. of Russia and its future. Mr. Yavlinsky DOLE: The enlargement of NATO will inhumanity of the totalitarian system of Resource libraries and language-training said that 70 percent of the population strengthen security and peace in Europe. It centers also will be established in the acad- voted for democracy. According to him, will secure the gains of democracy in government. The Soviet government fee- emy’s four regional branches, and execu- it is the hope of the Russian people that Central Europe. It will demonstrate to bly attempted to deny the incident – with tive training programs for women will be the democratic processes will continue. post-Soviet Russia that the freedom that the effect of causing further harm to those expanded. The Ottawa-based Canadian Mr. Yavlinsky mentioned some signs Eastern and Central Europe won in the who lived in the vicinity. Ultimately the Bureau for International Education (CBIE) of improvement in Russia and cited the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union is full-scale disaster became known, but will manage the project, drawing resources zero percent inflation rate in August. permanent, and it will be an unmistakable only after millions had been exposed to from such Canadian partners as the Public This is a sign of stablization, as in 1992 safeguard against a reversal of democratic radioactive fallout. Service Commission of Canada; Ottawa’s the inflation rate was an astounding trends in Russia. CLINTON: Over the past year, my Carleton, British Columbia’s Victoria, 250,000 percent. While stating the Many nations across the region rightly administration has led the international Saskatoon’s Saskatchewan and Toronto’s improvements, Mr. Yavlinsky also aspire to the goal of full NATO member- community to mobilize over $3 billion for Ryerson Polytechnic universities; the Ecole acknowledged that some things still need ship. Some nations, such as Ukraine, see the G-7 program with Ukraine to support Nationale d’Administration Publique du desperate improvement, such as Russia’s the benefit of this initiative in terms of Chornobyl closure and to create a viable Quebec; Partners in Training Canada; and collection of only 30 percent of taxes. increased regional stability but remain sustainable energy sector. Over $2 billion the Ontario Municipal Management Mr. Yavlinsky sadly suggested that unprepared to seek full membership in from this program will focus on non- Institute. while the recent Russian presidential elec- NATO at this time. As president I will nuclear power investments: hydro-power, This latest CBIE initiative in Ukraine tions were open, they were not free, legal, ensure that Ukraine has the confidence rehabilitation of thermal plants and energy follows a three-year, $4.7 million CIDA- equal or fair. Ending with a question-and- and security to develop its international efficiency investments that will reduce the funded and CBIE-managed program in answer session, Mr. Yavlinsky said that relations free from the pressure or coer- demand for power. Over all, the impact of which thousands of Ukrainians were the problem in Chechnya was that cion of other countries, and under the this program will be to help Ukraine curtail trained at the Canadian-sponsored President Yeltsin was not making a strong Dole administration, Ukraine will remain its dependence on imported fuel and Institute of Public Administration and commitment in any single direction. Mr. a dedicated and welcome participant in increase its energy security. Significant Local Government, run by Edmonton’s Yavlinsky recognized that Chechnya does cooperative activities with NATO. sums have already been provided under Bohdan Krawchenko and based in Kyiv. not want to be a part of Russia and noted As one of my last acts in Congress I this program and based on our efforts, over Between 1993 and 1996, 100 students that he and his democratic party do not was pleased to author legislation in the $500 million will be available to Ukraine attended the institute’s one-year MPA believe or condone violence to make Senate that would expand support for by the end of this year to jump-start many certification program. Chechnya a part of Russia. regional military exercises and peace- energy projects. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 7

as any Western doctor. “They only lack Flying Hospital... the technology and access to the medi- (Continued from page 1) cines that we can provide.” system broke down. At the Bratislava Operation Blessing left behind med- Hotel, where the volunteers stayed, peo- ical equipment and whatever vitamins } ple showed up asking at the front desk and medicines were not used so that the { | where they could obtain treatment. patients who were treated will have Operation Blessing is a charitable access to follow-up care. x organization established in 1978 by the Dr. Paul Williams, director of the U.S tele-evangelist and politician Pat medical division of the Christian Robertson. It was originally organized as Broadcasting Network, which is Mr. a disaster relief operation and lately has Robertson’s base of operations, said he turned its attention to bringing modern expected that the team would see more medical technology to less-developed than 10,000 people during the two-week z countries. The organization’s last major length of the mission. During Operation y project was in El Salvador and Blessing’s Central America mission, Nicaragua. In Ukraine their goal was to which took place in June and July of this treat the sick and share medical knowl- year, 14,000 people were seen. edge with Ukrainian doctors. Asked why Ukraine was chosen for A drawing of the interior of the Flying Hospital, showing (from front to rear) the (1) They also brought Bibles, anti-abor- the Flying Hospital project, he replied, educational center, (2) dental/ophthalmological area, (3) trauma/triage area, (4) minor tion literature and their vision of a “It’s quite simple, my wife is Ukrainian, surgical and examination area, (5) pre-operative/recovery area, and (6) surgical suites. she left me no other choice.” Christian life. There were no Bible- However, Darrell Clarke, a director of thumping preachings, no fire-and-brim- Operation Blessing, said that actually there stone visions of hell, no “Amens”. Only, were two more reasons. “Ukraine is an what by appearance was an honest desire emerging country, which we believe will to help others. be one of Europe’s most important in the And maybe recruit another person for next 10-20 years,” said Mr. Clarke. The the cause. second reason he gave was “Ukraine’s At Troyeshchyna Polyclinic No.1, Dr. 1,000-year commitment to Christianity Chris Feucht, medical team supervisor and Jesus Christ.” “We feel a closeness to for Operation Blessing, which is head- these people,” explained Mr. Clarke. quartered in Virginia Beach, Va., This is the first transoceanic assignment explained that the team of doctors were for the Flying Hospital, which serves as here to treat the whole person – the phys- the focal point for Operation Blessing. In ical, the emotional and the spiritual, Ukraine the aircraft was used mostly for which, of course, included spiritual ophthalmic and dental procedures. The counseling. “We also tell them about front cabin seating area was utilized as a Christ. Then they go to the pharmacy, classroom to introduce Ukrainian doctors where most get vitamins and the medi- to American medical techniques. cines they need,” explained Dr. Feucht. The plane was transformed into a Dozens of individuals waited in a hall- mobile hospital under Mr. Clarke’s lead- way and offices of the fourth-floor gen- ership, which the longtime pilot said Dr. Paul Williams, medical director of Operation Blessing, speaks at a press confer- eral medicine clinic of the polyclinic on took 18 months and cost $25 million. ence at Boryspil Airport. October 1. They had already passed The plane has three operating tables, through the registration process next two dental chairs, which are also used door at the Florentine Theater, where for ear, nose and throat surgeries, pre- dozens more were being processed. and post- operative care units for up to They waited to see doctors who lis- 11 people and a classroom for up to 67 tened to their complaints, read their med- students at the front of the cabin, which ical history books (during Soviet rule, is also the seating area for passengers medical history documents were kept by when the plane is airborne. Also on the individual) and prescribed treatment. board are X-ray machines, a fluoroscope, The team of doctors at the nine sites a phaco-emulsifier for treating cataracts, was able to give a wide variety of treat- autoclave sterilizers and other laboratory ments, in the areas of cardiology, oph- equipment. thalmology, pediatrics, gynecology, urol- Dr. Williams and Mr. Clarke empha- ogy, general surgery and optometry. sized that the costs of the plane and the Dr. Feucht explained, “Primarily, we Operation Blessing project are covered go by history and physical examination. by donations from Americans and others, If a person needs a test, I follow up with usually contributed in small sums. a doctor to get it done. Our medicines Operation Blessing’s next assignment is cover a fair amount of the basics. the Philippines in February 1997. Because we need to be as cost efficient Dr. Williams said Operation Blessing as possible, we do not have the very lat- and the Flying Hospital have plans to est, but then they would not be able to return to Ukraine within two years. A nurse in the aircraft’s recovery room. get that type of medicine here, anyway (for refill),” said Dr. Feucht. He said referrals were made to Operation Blessing surgeons working in several Kyiv hospitals for treatment that required surgeries, as well, although he admitted that many of the surgeries that would take place during Operation Blessing’s two-week stay in Ukraine had been pre-arranged before the mission began after consultation with Ukraine’s doctors. According to Dr. Feucht, the service in Ukraine took on a different character from previous missions to Latin America, Russia, Kazakstan, Columbia and Zaire. Most people who showed up for treat- ment at those sites were seeing a doctor for one of the few times in their lives. In Kyiv it was different. “Here they have been showing up with their medical histories in their hand, with their prescriptions. These are at times desperate people. They are coming to us for a second or third opinion. They think we can provide them medical help that Ukraine does not have,” said Dr. Feucht. Roman Woronowycz He explained that, in fact, Ukraine’s Michael Little, president of the Christian Broadcasting Patients waiting for free check-ups at the Troyeshchyna doctors know medical procedures as well Network, describes the plane’s interior. Polyclinic. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41

FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The Weekly at 63 House Concurrent Resolution 120 At the 1994 convention of the Ukrainian National Association, The Ukrainian Weekly’s editor-in-chief was proud to announce: “Four years ago in support of Ukraine’s independence (1990), I reported to this quadrennial assemblage that the number of sub- Following is the full text of House Whereas all nuclear weapons were scribers to The Weekly had risen from 6,400 to 8,700. Now I am most pleased Concurrent Resolution 120 passed by the removed from Ukraine by June 1, 1996, to report that the number has surpassed 10,000 and stands at about 10,500.” House of Representatives on September 4 and Ukraine has taken very positive steps Now we’re back down to pre-1990 numbers in terms of subscribers — some and by the Senate on September 18. in supporting efforts to stem proliferation 8,200. It seems many of our readers no longer need or want The Weekly. Why? of nuclear weapons by ratifying the Well, there have been a few readers who did not like something in The Weekly Concurrent Resolution supporting the START I Treaty on nuclear disarmament (like the gentleman who complained that we ran a brief review of a book titled independence and sovereignty of Ukraine and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation “Chernobyl” and canceled his subscription because of the way that book translit- and the progress of its political and eco- of Nuclear Weapons; erated “Chornobyl”), but those are few and far between. For the most part, the nomic reforms. Whereas in December 1994, the presi- feedback we’ve gotten is that the Weekly just costs too much. Whereas August 24, 1996, marks the dents of the United States and the Russian Too much? Members of the Ukrainian National Association pay $40 per year, fifth anniversary of the independence of Federation and the prime minister of Great while non-members pay $60. 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From 1988 to 1994 it international community and in coordinat- of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of cost only $10 per year for members, or $20 for non-members. The 1994 convention ing international assistance for Ukraine; Understanding on cooperation in the field voted to increase the fees to $20 and $30 effective that year in July and to phase in Whereas the independent state of of defense and military relations on July two more increases in the next two years, in 1995 to $30/$40 and in 1996 to Ukraine is a member-state of the Council 27, 1993; $35/$50. However, due to harsh reality — a 19.3 percent increase in the cost of sec- of Europe, the Organization on Security Whereas Ukraine has sought to pro- ond-class postage plus a substantial increase in the cost of newsprint — the General and Cooperation in Europe, the Central mote constructive cooperation with its Assembly had to revisit the issue of subscription prices. Thus, in July of last year the European Initiative, and the North Atlantic neighbors through humanitarian assis- rate was increased to $40 and $60 — a 200 percent increase over the 1994 rate. 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Dear and sixth largest population of all the the reintegration of the states of the for- Readers: We are now turning to you for help. It really is up to you. If you value states of Europe; mer Soviet Union: The Weekly and want to see it live on, please support the paper by continuing Whereas Ukraine has an important Now, therefore, be it resolved by the to subscribe and by promoting it among your family, friends, colleagues and geopolitical and economic role to play House of Representatives (the Senate others. If we all made an effort to entice at least one subscriber each, we could within Central and Eastern Europe and a concurring), That it is the sense of the not only get the number of subscribers up to the 10,500 it was a little more than strong, stable and secure Ukraine serves Congress that: two years ago, but we could greatly surpass that figure. the interests of peace and stability in all of • (1) Ukraine has made significant The Ukrainian Weekly, which turned 63 years of age on October 6, has Europe, which is also an important nation- progress in political reform in its first grown and matured into a newspaper for all generations of Ukrainians around al security interest of the United States; five years of independence and that it is the world. And, it is no longer just a diaspora paper, but is widely read by non- Whereas Ukraine conducted its first to be congratulated for the successful Ukrainians interested in Ukraine and Ukrainians, be they scholars, politicians, presidential and parliamentary elections conduct of free and fair elections for the businesspersons or journalists, be they in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia as an independent state in 1994, carrying presidency and Parliament and for the or in Ukraine. With your help, dear readers, The Ukrainian Weekly can contin- such elections out in a free and fair man- adoption of a new Constitution; ue to serve those in our community and beyond. ner and moving further away from the • (2) the territorial integrity of Ukraine former communist model of one-party, in its existing borders is an important ele- centralized, totalitarian rule; ment of European peace and stability; Whereas Ukraine’s presidential elec- • (3) the president and Parliament of Oct. tions of July 1994 resulted in the first Ukraine should focus their efforts on TurningTurning the pagespages back... back... peaceful transfer of executive power in passing legislation needed to implement any of the independent states of the for- the new democratic Constitution; 16-20 mer Soviet Union; • (4) the government of Ukraine should Whereas on June 28, 1996, the continue its efforts to ensure the rights of 1596 Parliament of Ukraine adopted a new all citizens of Ukraine regardless of their This week marks the 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest Constitution for Ukraine; ethnic or religious background; (Berestia), the agreement between the Ruthenian (Ukrainian- Whereas Ukraine’s economic and social • (5) the government of Ukraine should Belarusian) Orthodox Church in the Polish-Lithuanian stability depend on its ability to build a sta- make its first priority the dismantling of Commonwealth and the Vatican which created the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic, a.k.a. ble market-based economy and a legal sys- the remaining socialist sectors of its econo- Uniate, Church. tem based on the rule of law, attract foreign my, particularly by speedily privatizing Ever since they split in the “Great Schism” of 1054, the Catholic and the Orthodox investment, improve tax and revenue col- medium and large state-owned enterprises, Churches had both considered the idea of reunion, and cast hostile polemics at each lection, and build its export sectors; privatizing state and collective farms and other, denouncing their counterparts in turn as “anti-Christs, heretics and schismatics.” Whereas Ukraine was the first of the ending their monopolistic control of the Ukrainian attempts to unite the Churches began as early as the 13th century, and the independent states of the former Soviet agro-industrial sector, and fostering a com- idea almost came to fruition after the Council of Florence in 1439. For years, understand- Union to have appointed a civilian to the petitive market-based energy sector; able Orthodox suspicions that the more powerful Vatican might try to overwhelm their office of minister of defense, a historic • (6) the government of Ukraine Church (particularly after the seat of their patriarchate fell under Turkish control, in precedent in support of civilian control and should make the necessary institutional Constantinople/Byzantium/Istanbul in 1453), kept the two sides apart. oversight of the armed forces of Ukraine; and legal reforms to create a stable tax However, in the late 16th century, the Ruthenian (Belarusian-Ukrainian) Orthodox Whereas Ukraine is pursuing political regime, foster market-based competition, Church faced a dire crisis. A breakdown in internal discipline, the rise of a patriar- and economic reforms intended to ensure protect the right to private property, and chate in Muscovy (as of 1589), the incursions of Protestant proselytizers, and a grad- its future strength, stability and security, make other changes that build a positive ual Polonization of the Ukrainian Orthodox upper classes were weakening its influ- and to ensure that it will assume its right- climate for foreign investment; ence, if not threatening its existence. ful place among the international com- • (7) the government of Ukraine should Alive to their position of superiority, Polish Catholics, led by the Jesuit Order, munity of democratic states and in make it a priority to build the institutional worked systematically to persuade leading Ukrainian magnates to support the idea of European and trans-Atlantic institutions; capacity and legal framework needed to a union. Piotr Skarga, an advisor to King Sigismund III, the ruler of the Polish- Whereas through the agreement by the fight crime and corruption effectively in a Lithuanian Commonwealth (by which a large part of Ukraine had been absorbed), government of Ukraine to the establish- democratic environment; wrote a high-impact tract titled “The Unity of God’s Church” dedicated to (directed ment of a mission from the Organization • (8) the government of Ukraine at) the Ukrainian Orthodox Prince Kostiantyn Ostrozky. on Security and Cooperation in Europe in should continue its cooperative efforts In mid-1595, a number of high-ranking Orthodox clergymen, led by Ipatiy Potiy, the region of Crimea, Ukraine has shown with the G-7 group of states to safely and the bishop of Volodymyr, had been won over to the cause, and later that year, he trav- its interest in avoiding the use of force in expeditiously shut down the nuclear reac- resolving ethnic and regional disputes (Continued on page 14) within Ukraine; (Continued on page 18) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places democratic process or an expression of Forbes article post-communist vitality. Also, I fail to see by Myron B. Kuropas the distinction between proposed help of deserves response democratic Russia to Russian speakers in Dear Editor: Ukraine and the help that Communist Russia provided in Afghanistan. The latest article to question the political Finally, “Tinderbox” suggests the ulti- and economic viability of the Ukrainian mate solution to problems of Ukraine: Read his pen, not his lips state appeared on the pages of Forbes, an “Reintegration with Russia would alleviate During their first debate Sen. Bob Dole during the debate. And he’ll do it with a influential business magazine, dated many of these problems ...,” and in case the was too much of a gentleman to attack stroke of his pen. September 9. Under the title “Tinderbox,” outright annexation of Ukraine by Russia President Bill Clinton for all of his broken Candidate Clinton promised an abortion the headline of the article proclaims: “The fails, there is an alternative. To quote promises. I intend to remedy that situation, policy that would make abortion “rare.” world hasn’t seen the last of ethnic turmoil “Tinderbox”: “Could the problem be solved because Mr. Clinton deserves worse. President Clinton’s first executive act after in Eastern Europe. Keep your eye on by splitting off the Russian-majority areas In 1992, candidate Bill Clinton his inauguration was to rescind the Reagan Ukraine.” and uniting them with Russia?” Perhaps the promised a tax cut “especially to middle- administration order restricting federal The article elaborates: “The former editors of Forbes should have a talk with class people with families with incomes funding of abortion. Recently, he vetoed member-country of the Soviet Union, the citizens of Chechnya about the benefits of under $60,000.” President Clinton signed the ban on partial-birth abortion passed size of France, with 52 million people, is reintegration with Russia and the problems into law the largest tax increase in histo- overwhelmingly by the House (which later riven between those who want reunion such an reintegration alleviates. ry. He did it with the stroke of his pen. overrode his veto) and the Senate. with Russia and those who want to The outlandish arguments of During the 1992 debates candidate And then there’s Mr. Clinton’s foreign remain independent.” It compares the sit- “Tinderbox” would not warrant a comment Clinton questioned George Bush’s hon- policy. Remember the Somalia disaster? uation in Ukraine to that of former if not for the fact that they are addressed to esty when the president suggested Mr. Remember President Clinton telling us that Yugoslavia: “Both groups cling as stub- the American business community, some of Clinton would raise taxes by $150 bil- our troops would be in Haiti and Bosnia bornly to their distinct tongues as the which is not particularly knowledgeable in lion. President Bush was wrong, of for only a short time. They’re still there. groups in the old Yugoslavia have clung the affairs of Eastern Europe. It coincides course. President Clinton’s actual tax And Sadaam Hussein is on the run. Right? to their ethnic identities”; and prognosti- with the introduction of the new national increase was $250 billion. Regardless of what his lips tell us, cates apocalyptically: “it is not a dispute currency in Ukraine on September 2, and Candidate Clinton promised to “end President Clinton is a member of the party likely to be settled amicably.” the concurrent negotiations between welfare as we know it.” President Clinton of the welfare state that, in the words of The fact that Ukraine today is recognized Ukraine and the International Monetary vetoed two welfare reform bills passed by columnist David Horowitz, “bribes impov- as one of the most peaceful, politically sta- Fund for a $1.5 billion stabilization fund the Republican Congress. He did it with a erished teenagers to have children out of ble and tolerant of all former Soviet necessary to support the new currency. stroke of his pen. A welfare reform bill wedlock and creates penalties for disad- republics, is the only country in the world These two actions are intended to stabi- was finally passed, but Mr. Clinton vantaged fathers who want to stay with that has voluntarily surrendered its nuclear lize the business climate in Ukraine, pro- promises to revisit it after the election. All their children.” It is a party that “opposes arsenal, and unlike Yugoslavia or Russia, mote free enterprise and integration into the it will take is the stroke of a pen. opportunity scholarships for inner-city survived five years of its existence without Western economical system, accelerate the Candidate Clinton promised to help children; promotes bilingualism that keep internal bloodshed, is never mentioned in rate of privatization and stimulate the America’s elderly. President Clinton raised the children of immigrant families func- “Tinderbox.” Instead, the article goes on to influx of Western investments into the taxes on Social Security benefits and tionally illiterate; supports racial and gen- exalt Russia at the expense of Ukraine: Ukrainian economy. None of this is men- vetoed a bill that would have increased der preferences which create a spoils sys- “Ukraine’s capital, Kiev [sic], shows none tioned in “Tinderbox.” One may reason- Medicare funding from $5,200 to $7,000 tem that is tearing the country apart; and of Russia’s post-communist vitality: no traf- ably question the motives and timing per senior citizen and guaranteed solvency. has overspent the federal budget for 40 fic jams, few foreign cars, no new construc- behind this article. That, too, was done with his pen. consecutive years”. tion, no new wealth,” and “Russia is now a It warrants readers of The Ukrainian Candidate Clinton promised to work for In his book “Values Matter Most,” democracy, and the Russian president can- Weekly to read this article and to write their a balanced budget. President Clinton shut Bea Wattenberg identifies Bill Clinton as not ignore the pleas of the Russian-speakers comments to: Editor, Forbes Magazine, 60 the government down rather than sign a “a tactical moderate and ideological lib- in Ukraine if they ask for his help.” Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011. bill that would have accomplished what he eral.” Mr. Clinton had his liberal ticket “Tinderbox” does not elaborate if the promised. His veto pen was at it again. punched by working for Sen. Fullbright, shelling of the Russian Parliament by its Ihor Lysyj Candidate Clinton promised health- the leading opponent of the Vietnam war; own troops was a part of the Russian West Hills, Calif. care reform. Even with the strong-arm at “the antiwar hothouse that was Oxford tactics of his wife and a Congress domi- University”; as a “full blown anti-war On July 23, the congressman voted in nated by Democrats, President Clinton organizer”; “as an artful draft avoider, or A voice in support favor of the NATO Expansion Act, H.R. couldn’t deliver on his promise. evader, or dodger considered conscien- 3564. This legislation called for the enlarge- Candidate Clinton’s party platform tious objection”; at the liberal Yale ment of the North Atlantic Treaty promised to “curb demand [for drugs] from University Law School and as an early of Rep. Bill Martini the street corner to the penthouse suite.” campaigner for George McGovern. Dear Editor: Organization to include Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic as members. As the The statement should have read “from the Despite all this, during the debate As we get closer to national elections in political landscape of the former Soviet street corner to the White House.” Reports President Clinton’s lips tried to convince November, it is time for each of us to Union and Eastern Bloc continues to from reliable sources cited by the media us that he was not a liberal. Please. begin to learn who our candidates are and change, Congressman Martini believes it is confirm widespread use of cannabis among Candidate Clinton promised an admin- what they have achieved during their terms vitally important for the U.S. to demonstrate Clinton White House staffers. istration that “would look like America.” in office. Without a real understanding of its commitment to nations that embrace Candidate Clinton criticized President It may look like America, but it doesn’t the issues or who the candidates are, we those principles of freedom and democracy. Bush’s aggressive drug interdiction efforts, think like America. Under the tutelage of truly are not doing justice to our right to It is his hope that the administration promoting, instead, the rehabilitation of Hillary Rodham Clinton, an affirmative vote and supporting the best candidate. continues to fund the Partnership for drug addicts. Although recent reports indi- action program was instituted which Besides the presidential and senatorial Peace Program to strengthen the military cate that the Bush effort actually reduced announced, in effect, that moderate and races that are at stake, most of us also are capabilities of potential candidates, illicit drug flow into the country, President conservative Democrats need not apply. asked to elect our next district representa- including Ukraine, the Baltic nations and Clinton cut the Office of National Drug Race, gender, ethnicity, sexual prefer- tive. The political gurus have focused their Armenia. He understands the sensitive Control Policy staff by more than 80 per- ence and youth were the prime criteria attention on the 8th Congressional District relationships that Ukraine is balancing in cent. His interdiction budget was substan- for selection. President Clinton has pro- in Passaic and Essex counties in New the region and that dialogue must contin- tially reduced. All this was done with the duced an administration that is ardently Jersey, where many Ukrainian Americans ue with Russia to ensure the protection of presidential pen. Meanwhile, drug prices committed to the ideals of the radical reside. Because of my interest and knowl- its young Constitution. have decreased. Recently released records left, believes passionately that only more edge of this race, I feel it would be benefi- In addition to important issues that are show that over-all drug use among 12-to and bigger government can solve cial for the voters in the 8th District to dear to many Ukrainians, our representa- 17-year-olds increased by 33 percent America’s problems, and is ready and know the accomplishments and positions tive has also become an independent voice between 1994 and 1996. able to remake America into its own of our congressman, Bill Martini. in Congress. He introduced the Minimum Candidate Clinton promised an admin- counter-culture image at our expense. All Throughout his first term in the House of Wage Bill (H.R. 1227), voted to maintain istration that would be pristine. President at the stroke of President Clinton’s pen. Representatives, he has been a consistent the assault weapons ban, opposed EPA Clinton has given us an administration in Remember Dr. Jocelyn Elders? As supporter of Ukrainian Americans in the 8th funding reductions, opposed environmental which abuse of power is legendary. Some President Clinton’s surgeon general she District and the strengthening of freedom riders to the VA/HUD Appropriations Bill. examples: “Travelgate” (the political fir- advocated legalization of drugs, condom and democracy overseas. On September 4, He is a consistent supporter of efforts to ing of competent White House travel distribution beginning in the third grade, he supported the independence of Ukraine balance the federal budget, and he support- office officials on unsubstantiated and teaching children how to masturbate via House Concurrent Resolution 120. ed welfare reform and the Health Coverage charges); “Filegate” (examining FBI files as part of the public school curriculum. I On June 11, he supported H.R. 3540, Availability Act (H.R. 3103). of former Bush officials in a manner that have lost count of the number of Clinton the Fiscal Year 1997 Foreign Operations The record speaks for itself. FBI Director Louis Freeh criticized as administration officials forced to resign spending bill. This bill provided $225 mil- Congressman Martini has proven to me “egregious violations of privacy”); and, because of questionable activities. lion in foreign aid for Ukraine. Rep. that he deserves my efforts and support. of course, the Whitewater cover-up, On November 5 Ukrainian Americans Martini recognizes the need to foster eco- which has led to indictments and convic- will have a clear choice when they walk nomic growth in Ukraine to allow its peo- Stefan Tatarenko tions of many friends of Bill and Hillary. into the voting booth. They can vote for lips ple the opportunity to benefit from a free Clifton, N.J. Not to worry. President Clinton’s lips or they can vote for trust. They can help market economy and truly become a self- The letter writer is a commissioner of said “no comment” when the question of turn America around or they can continue sufficient nation. the Board of Education in Clifton, N.J. a pardon for his friends was mentioned on Mr. Clinton’s toll bridge to Gomorrah. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41

Osinchuk (born 1953) learned rudiments Washington Post, Judy Gruber noted that of piano playing at the Ukrainian Music Dr. Osinchuk “made it clear to her audi- Institute in Philadelphia and New York, ence that she had real affinity for this respectively. Perhaps each one is a part of music, with a deep intellectual under- a string of pearls once started by the bril- standing of the pieces and the technical liance of Lubka Kolessa. ability to interpret them.” Another Ms. Artymiw’s husband is a musicolo- reviewer commended Ms. Osinchuk for gist able to procure holographs, i.e., origi- “trying to put the 49th state on the musi- nal composer’s manuscripts, resulting in cal map by showcasing music by unusually authentic performances by his Alaskan composers.” wife. She has to her credit the first com- Critic Gruber also underlined that plete recording of unknown music by “nowhere was Osinchuk’s affinity more Johannes Brahms, namely, Two Gavottes evident than in her performance of Premieres to remember from his Suite in A Minor (Chandos label, Ukrainian composer Viktor Kosenko.” A CONCLUSION heard March 3, 1987, on CBS Montreal. 1984). Ms. Artymiw also recorded a series world-premiere CD of Kosenko’s neo- Donald Patriquin’s two versions of of other compositions for Chandos now classical music is anticipated by Dr. Unlike a violin, the piano feels old age “Earth-Peace,” commemorating the available on cassette or CD. Osinchuk, a champion of the Ukrainian just like some of us do. It is the Ukrainian Chornobyl tragedy and written for the Currently concertizing throughout the piano repertoire. It should be mentioned pianists themselves that get better and bet- Zuk Duo, were first heard in Montreal on world (also as soloist with the finest at this point, that she graduated from ter. Renowned Lubka Kolessa, referred to March 23 and September 20, 1987. symphony orchestras), Ms. Artymiw’s Juilliard School in New York with a doc- as “the primadonna of the century,” set the Shortly thereafter two works commis- repertoire includes Mykola Lysenko and toral dissertation on Kosenko – another standard over 75 years ago. Other ladies sioned by the Zuks were presented – Vasyl Barvinsky. first for this music school and for followed as well as gentlemen. Clifford Crawley’s “Three Shades of Juliana Osinchuk’s world and Ukrainian musicology. Duo pianists Dark” (March 24, 1988) and Ann Southam’s “In a Measure of Time” Luba and Ireneus Zuk (born 1930 and (February 12, 1989). 1943, respectively) studied with Mme. Still another original cycle for two Kolessa and, in time, became the distin- pianos took form, this time under the pen guished duo of sister and brother. Their of Wolfgang Bottenberg. “Elements of first performances included works by Nature,” composed for the Zuks – a com- such Ukrainians as George Fiala, Marian plicated and experimental score utilizing Kouzan, Ihor Bilohrud and Halyna minimalism, premiered in Montreal on Ovcharenko. The high regard Canadian February 19, 1992. composers likewise hold for the Zuk Duo Most recently the Zuks presented “Sonic is obvious from a string of their pre- Shadows” written for them by John Burge. mieres. The world premiere took place March 15, David Keane wrote the “Fantasy for 1995, in the Grant Hall Performing Arts Two Pianos” commissioned by the Zuks Series at Queen’s University in Kingston, for a premiere performance in Ottawa on Ontario. Most of the above performances March 25, 1982. The composer’s own were recorded by CBC Radio. program notes prefacing the score point to the core of the “Fantasy” – the remark- Pianist-poet ably simple Ukrainian folk tune “Dezh Christina Petrowska-Bregent (born My Budem Nochuvaty?” (Where Will 1948) is not only a poetess of the piano We Spend the Night? – No. 801 in Z. but also writes verse and works as a Lysko’s anthology “Ukrainian Folk graphic artists. The recipient of nine Alexander Slobodyanik Melodies”). He writes: “I have sought to grants from the Canadian and French gov- create the illusion that both the simple ernments, she is an extraordinary special- American premieres include Ukrainian Keyboard kings Ukrainian tune and the pianos them- ist in virtually unplayable modern music. works by Borys Liatoshynsky and Virko Winning the first prize (with gold selves undergo the gentle but somewhat Ms. Petrowska’s premieres include Baley. The contemporary American medal) at the International Liszt-Bartok magical transformations that befit a fan- Luis de Pablo’s “Affettuoso,” Michael composer Donald Lybbert’s Second Competition (Budapest, 1971) estab- tasy.” Vinet’s “Aleph,” Micheline Coulombe Piano Sonata sounded for the first time lished the reputation of Mykola Suk, Graham George’s “Variations and Saint-Marcourx’s “Assemblages” and on April 22, 1980, at New York’s Hunter specializing in 20th century literature Fugue” and Clermont Pepin’s (born Paul Huebner’s “Ocotillo,” a work dedi- College Auditorium in Dr. Osinchuk’s and performing works penned just for 1926) “Ronde Villageoise,” both com- cated to her. Young Canadian composer interpretation. him. One of them – the Concerto for posed during the International Year of Alexina Louie likewise wrote especially Her string of world premieres (exclud- Piano and Strings by Alfred Schnittke, Canadian Music (1986), were premiered for Petrowska resulting in a world pre- ing chamber music) continued February contemporary keeper of the Russian in Montreal on March 3, 1986. (The miere (New York City, May 4, 1989). 24, 1991, at Mamaroneck, N.Y., with avant-garde – was played by Mr. Suk for Pepin is an orchestral work transcribed The title of Louie’s piece could not be “Circles” by Alvin Brehm, dean of music the first time in America in Chicago in for two pianos by the composer and traced, otherwise the source for the above at State University of New York at 1992. filled with temperament and happiness.) data is the 1981 edition of “Encyclopedia Purchase. She also played the European Mr. Suk bears the title of Ukraine’s “Vortex” (1986) by Bengt Hambraens, of Music in Canada” (p. 751). premiere of Lowell Liebermann’s Second Outstanding Artist and lives in New commissioned by the Zuks, was first Lydia Artymiw (born 1954) and Juliana Piano Concerto at Kyiv’s Contemporary York City, where he is also artistic direc- Music Fest, October 9, 1992. tor at the Ukrainian Institute of America. Dr. Osinchuk’s Alaskan debut at One of the most convincing recreators Anchorage (September 24, 1993) included of the sweeping romantic style, both son- the premiere of a work composed for the ically and visually, is pianist Volodymyr pianist, namely “The Fragile Vessel’’ Op. Vynnytsky (born 1955), laureate of the 36 by Philip Munger (born 1946). This Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud distinguished Alaskan composer was in International Piano Competition (Paris, turn inspired by noted artist Karen 1983). A critic once described his skill of Stahlecker, resulting in a work compared “spinning the threads of musical nuance to Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an into a web that captures the very fantasti- Exhibition.” cal source of a composition.” While still The pianist’s recent recital on in Moscow, Mr. Vynnytsky captured the October 27, 1995, at the Kennedy essence of Boris Tchaikovsky (1925- Center’s Terrace Theater included works 1996) in a premiere of the latter’s recent by three contemporary Alaskan com- effort for keyboard. The late composer posers: the Washington premiere of was not related to Peter Tchaikovsky Craig Coray’s (born 1948) “Silam Inua” who was of Ukrainian ancestry. and the world premieres of John Luther Also unrelated, apparently, is Alexander Adams’ (born 1953) “Five Yupik Tchaikovsky (born 1946), regarded as a Dances” and Philip Munger’s “Semichi leading figure and outstanding representa- Toccata” Op. 43. Mr. Coray’s composi- tive of the 1980s generation. His style is tion uses traditional hunting calls, while marked by lyricism, delicate humor and by Adams’ work was inspired by songs of a powerful gift for dramatic representation. the Eskimos. The controversial pieces Mr. Tchaikovsky’s Ritornello (quasi by Mr. Munger stem in part from his sonata) Op. 58 was first presented by Mr. work with environmental artists. These Vynnytsky at Carnegie Hall on November three premieres in Washington (subse- 13, 1994. quently, in New York) were made possi- As soon as Alexander Slobodyanik André Larosa ble by a National Endowment grant won (born 1941) conquered America with by the pianist. Luba and Ireneus Zuk Reviewing the recital in the (Continued on page 12) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 11

DATELINE NEW YORK: Museum concert spotlights Ukrainian artists by Helen Smindak It’s only mid-October, but the Ukrainian cultural sea- son in New York has been in full swing for weeks! This year it began on September 5 at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, with the official open- ing of an exhibition of works by eight artists from Kyiv’s OR Gallery. Present at the launching of the exhibit, which was dedicated to the fifth anniversary of Ukraine’s indepen- dence, were U.N. Ambassador Anatoliy Zlenko; Victor Kryzhanivsky, Ukraine’s consul general in New York; Mykola Volha, director of the OR gallery; Marta Kokolska of Verona, N.J., who assisted in organizing the exhibition; and many representatives of other U.N. missions. In mid-September, the Caelum Gallery in Soho proudly invited the New York public to view the first American show of Ukrainian-born painter and installa- tion artist Taras Potahailo, who now resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Mr. Potahailo’s fascinating paintings, a homage to a fellow Ukrainian artist, the Suprematist Kazimir Malevich, are on display until October 12. The operatic season was inaugurated on September 17 by the New York City Opera, where soprano Oksana Krovytska continues to hold membership, together with Christian Steiner baritone George Bohachevsky (chorus), Stephanie Maria Guleghina Godino (corps de ballet) and violinist Helen Strilec Stefan Szkafarowsky (orchestra). Ms. Krovytska is performing the title role in “Madame Butterfly” this month; next spring, she will Productions of both operas will take place in January. the Ukrainian Mission. You might also come face-to- appear in NYCO’s productions of “Don Giovanni” and Sergei Koptchak, who returns to the Met on October face with Ambassador Zlenko, as I did when I inspected “Turandot.” 30 as Sparafucile in “Rigoletto,” is scheduled to sing in the artwork two weeks ago. An affable man, he chatted The Metropolitan Opera roster now boasts nine Dvorak’s “Rusalka” next May. for a few moments and invited me to help myself to the Ukrainian artists, seven of them scheduled to sing Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, who will be heard in exhibit literature before hurrying off on some business. principal roles and two more standing by in the wings. the Met’s “Faust” in March, and basso Vladimir Polataiko – an artist to watch Odessa-born Maria Guleghina was in the cast of Ognovenko, who will appear in “Eugene Onegin” “Andrea Chenier” on opening night (September 30), (March and April), are considered Russians by the Met Taras Polataiko, a 30-year-old dual citizen of bass Paul Plishka sang in “The Bartered Bride” the fol- publicity office. Although Mr. Hvorostovsky was born Ukraine and Canada, has in just five years become one lowing night, and soprano Victoria Loukianets of Kyiv in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, and Mr. Ognovenko in of the most carefully scrutinized artists in Canada. made her Met debut in “La Traviata” on the third Sverdlovsk in Russia’s Ural region, their names sound Last year, the influential American art magazine night. decidedly Ukrainian. Dateline recently learned from ARTnews picked him as one of 10 artists to watch, Two musical events that took place earlier this month Ms. Guleghina (through Svoboda music critic Theodore world-wide. added further luster to the Ukrainian cultural scene. A Teren-Juskiw) that both singers do indeed have Mr. Polataiko might also be called a renegade; he concert of contemporary music by composer Myroslav Ukrainian backgrounds. created quite a stir in Saskatoon in 1992 when he put on Skoryk of Lviv was held at Weill Recital Hall on Mezzo-soprano Susanna Poretsky, originally from a performance called “Artist as a Politician: In the October 1. The Kyiv Symphonic Choir and Orchestra, Lviv and now a resident of Israel, and American-born Shadow of the Monument.” Dressed in a suit and cov- led by their American conductor, Roger G. McMurrin, basso Stefan Szkafarowsky bring the number of ered with bronze paint and brown makeup, he stood on concluded a six-week tour of the Eastern states with an Ukrainian Met singers to nine. Both are under cover a pedestal for an hour on seven occasions, imitating the inspiring concert of religious and folk music at contract for roles in Giordano’s “Fedora” in April. stance of a bronze statue of Governor General Ray Manhattan’s magnificent Riverside Church. OR Gallery at Mission Hnatyshyn. Mr. Polataiko was questioning the ideal of Other stirring events are coming up. The Ukrainian monumentalizing Mr. Hnatyshyn as the spirit of Museum’s 20th anniversary luncheon at the Westbury Contemporary and avant-garde paintings, framed Ukrainian Canadian achievement. Hotel on October 20 will be animated, as executive offi- agates and enamel creations form the art exhibit that Art critics say that everything the artist does draws cers and members look forward to the completion of the presently graces the elegant first-floor reception attention, if not notoriety. In fact, all of his work asks new museum building on East Sixth Street, perhaps by rooms of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the questions about identity and about the role of art. the end of 1997. (Demolition work has begun on the old United Nations. They are the work of eight artists: For his first solo exhibit in the United States, which building and construction of the three-story edifice will Oleksandr Borodai, Dmytro Dobrovolsky, Anatoliy ran at the Caelum Gallery in Soho from September 17 soon begin.) to October 12, Mr. Polataiko chose to ask questions The Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, whose Furlet, Ivan Ivko, Mykola Volha and his daughter Olha Volha, all of Kyiv, and Mykhailo Demtsiu and about the limits of knowledge. The exhibit carried a concerts frequently spotlight Ukrainian folk music and selection of the artist’s “Glare” series, a homage to his dances, will present a special 60th anniversary program Sergei Hai of Lviv. These works vibrate with virtuosity and vitality, fellow Ukrainian artist Kazimir Malevich, the on October 26 at the Haft Auditorium, Fashion Institute Suprematist artist and theorist. of Technology, with nine Ukrainian American perform- revealing an ingenious play of strong colors and lines; many show profound insight. Mr. Polataiko bent glossy reproductions of ers in the company. Malevich’s paintings, which produced glares, then pho- The Ukrainian Institute of America, which will open The strong colors and bold forms in Mr. Hai’s oil paintings (observed also in Mr. Demtsiu’s single entry) tographed them and painstakingly painted the images on this year’s Music At The Institute series on October 19, canvas. The paintings were covered with 20 coats of plans to hold a conference on Ukrainian historian elicit joy and respect, while the muted pastel tones and abstract figures of Mr. Furlet’s work are at once puz- varnish, superimposing other real glares on the painted Mykhailo Hrushevsky on November 24, and may also once. Scaled to the dimensions of Malevich’s original present a theater group from Ukraine around the same zling and delightful to behold. There is enchantment in Ms. Volha’s summer flow- canvasses, the paintings are primarily in black and time. Arrangements are being finalized for a November white. exhibit of traditions and foods. ers in a sapphire blue vase, titled “The Apogee of Summer.” Mr. Borodai’s intriguing enamels depict the The Caelum exhibit included 10 such pieces, ranging For next spring, anticipate yet more excitement: in price from $3,500 to $4,500, and 20 studies priced at seasons and nighttime in the city. Autumn golds, sub- dancers Vladimir Malakhov and Maxim Belotserkovsky $300 apiece. dued tones and ghostly figures cover Mr. Ivko’s can- in American Ballet Theater productions; the famous A native of Chernivtsi, Mr. Polataiko studied at the vasses. Zankovetsky Theater group of Lviv appearing in New Kosiv College of Art in Ukraine and the Stroganov York; and the March 11 opening of the Metropolitan Mr. Volha, a master jeweler, architect and artist, dis- Institute of Fine and Industrial Arts in Moscow, and Museum’s “Glory of Byzantium” exhibit, with hun- plays a special understanding of the nature of color, received his MFA from the University of Saskatchewan dreds of Ukrainian relics for all the world to see and composition and the correlation of shapes in his beauti- in Saskatoon. He has had several one-man exhibitions admire. ful creations of agates and other extraordinary stones. in Canada and has participated in a large number of The Met line-up The artists are all members of the OR Gallery, which group shows in Canada, Russia and Ukraine, and one was founded by Mr. Volha. The gallery was awarded group show in the United States. His artistry has During October, sopranos Victoria Loukianets and one of the top prizes in the first international art festival brought him numerous scholarships, awards and grants, Maria Guleghina and basso Paul Plishka continue their held at the Ukrainian House in Kyiv last spring. while his wit and temperament have served to draw a roles in “La Traviata,” “Andrea Chenier” and “The Incidentally, the word OR is derived from the Ukrainian great deal of media attention. Bartered Bride,” respectively. Mr. Plishka, considered word for plowing (oraty) and is also related to Oranta, Skoryk jazzes it up one of the Met’s finest basses, is also booked for the ancient spiritual mother of Ukrainians. “L’Elisir d’Amore” (November), “La Forza de Destino” The Ukrainian Mission is located at 220 E. 51 St., The distinctive stylings of contemporary composer (February and March) and “Eugene Onegin” (March and the exhibit may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Myroslav Skoryk of Lviv, who wrote the score for that and April). Monday to Friday. Once there, you will have the dual unforgettable film “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors,” Ms. Guleghina has been signed for “Tosca,” while pleasure of viewing the remarkably fine work of tenor Vladimir Grishko will sing in “La Boheme.” Ukrainian artists and admiring the handsome interior of (Continued on page 19) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41

the complete Chopin Études Op. 10 and Premieres... Op. 25 for the Melodiya label released in ENJOY THE MUSIC OF UKRAINE (Continued from page 10) the USSR in 1971. Critics hailed this issue strikingly handsome features and roman- not only for its profound musicianship, FROM UKRAINE tically longish hair, he was dubbed the but also because the cycle was recorded “Ukrainian Liszt” by another pianist (and very successfully from a live perfor- The Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra pre- fan), Daria Hordynska-Karanowycz. This mance. “His technique is extraordinarily sents three important works from Ukraine: tall maverick of a musician literally tow- clean,” conceded one critic when writing Mykola Kolessa’s Symphony No. 1 and ers over most pianists and needs no elab- about these unedited releases of Chopin. Myroslav Skoryk’s Hutsul Tryptich and orate compliments. Not even Horowitz himself dared to do Carpathian Concerto, now available for Mr. Slobodyanik is probably without that! the first time on compact disk. Kolessa parallel in monumental romantic music but According to Mr. Slobodyanik the and Skoryk, two of Ukraine’s foremost his premiere performances have focused rarely performed “Requiem” by Franz composers of this century, draw heavily on modern literature. The pianist took part Liszt was first sung not in Weimar or from the folklore of Ukraine in these in the world premiere of a chamber work Vienna but in Lviv, Ukraine. The year was 1861; the piece was performed as a works, which were recently premiered in by Boris Tishchenko (born 1939) at the grand “panakhyda” (requiem service) the United States by the orchestra. Leningrad Conservatory in 1971. The mourning the passing of Ukraine’s music idiom of this composer is greatly national poet, Taras Shevchenko, Under the leadership of Maestro Hobart Earle, the orchestra’s American music advanced without overstepping the bounds (1814-1861). director and principal conductor, the Odessa Philharmonic has completed tri- of tonality. umphant concert tours of Europe, Australia, and the United States. The orchestra The piano virtuoso also premiered three Celebrated conductors was the cornerstone of this spring’s Chornobyl Challenge ‘96 concerts at the works by Alfred Schnittke. These includ- United Nations General Assembly and Kennedy Center in Washington. Maestro ed “Preludes after Joseph Brodsky” with The conductor’s baton commands Earle, the 1996 winner of The Washington Group’s “Friend of Ukraine” award for text read by Mr. Brodsky himself, a Nobel respect, even instills fear. Such was the reputation of Arturo Toscanini as well as his contribution to the country since the start of his association with the orchestra Prize laureate. Schnittke composed this of the Ukrainian conductor Mykola in 1991, is also the first foreigner appointed a “Distinguished Artist of Ukraine”. expressly for Mr. Slobodyanik, with the (Nicolai) Malko (1883-1961). Trained at world premiere filling Carnegie Hall a very early age by Mykola Lysenko, Mr. Compact disks by ASV Records, London, are available from: (New York, October 21, 1990). Two Malko’s baton later led the world’s great- months later, in December, 1990, at the American Friends of the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra est orchestras, also in a long list of trea- Brooklyn Academy of Music, Maxim P.O. Box 3482 sured recordings. Shostakovich conducted the Brooklyn He conducted the world premiere of Princeton, NJ 08543-3482 Philharmonic in the American premiere of Nikolai Myaskovsky’s (1881-1950) Fifth Schnittke’s Concerto for Piano and Please send your check or money order for $17.49 Symphony (Moscow, July 18, 1920) – a Orchestra, with Mr. Slobodyanik as score based on melodies from western (which includes $2.50 for shipping and handling) soloist. Ukraine. Mr. Malko even introduced the made out to “AFOPO”. Allow three weeks for delivery. The third score by Schnittke was his first two symphonies of young Dmitri Concerto Grosso No. 5, with the piano Shostakovich (1906-1975) – both in part conjured especially for Slobodyanik. Leningrad (May 12, 1926 and November Premiered in May, 1991 during the 6, 1927, respectively). 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itself from the Commonwealth of Belarus, the black sheep... Independent States and Russia’s war in (Continued from page 2) Chechnya. the pro-democracy forces was always Second, and converse, is the reaction in going to be a difficult one. There were, it is Russia itself, which has become politically true, several extenuating circumstances that an unstable element. It is well known that boded well for the development of anti- Mr. Lukashenka supported the candidacy Soviet sentiment: the deliberate elimination of Gennadiy Zyuganov in the Russian of the Belarusian language by the Soviet presidential elections of 1996. Yet rela- tions between President Lukashenka and authorities as illustrated by the closure of WE HAVE REDUCED OUR PRICES BECAUSE WE WANT Belarusian schools in the 1960s and 1970s; Boris Yeltsin’s new security advisor, the discovery of the mass graves at Alexander Lebed, appear to be good. A Kurapaty near Miensk, a symbol of Lebed victory in a speculated leadership Stalinist atrocities that the Soviet regime battle with Viktor Chernomyrdin in a post- could never bring itself to acknowledge (it Yeltsin Russia would thus raise some seri- was blamed on the German occupation); ous questions for stability in Eastern and the 1986 Chornobyl tragedy, which led Europe and could lead to the sort of to the contamination of over one-fifth of Russian-Belarusian rapprochement that Belarusian territory with radioactive Mr. Lukashenka has been seeking. Even FOR THE HALLOWEENYOU! WEEKEND BASH AT cesium and strontium. Mr. Lebed, however, appears more com- The leadership of the anti-Soviet forces mitted to economic reforms and a market economy than does President Lukashenka. SOYUZIVKA was assumed by the Belarusian Popular NOVEMBER 1-3, 1996 Front, which itself was modelled on coun- It would also be difficult for Mr. Lebed to halt the market forces in Russia. JUST LOOK AT THIS ! terparts in the Baltic republics and (to a SATURDAY TO SUNDAY lesser extent) Ukraine. Yet not only was From the Western perspective, Belarus STANDARD ROOMS – $100 PER PERSON (TAX AND GRATUITIES INCLUDED) is hardly the ideal choice for future invest- DELUXE ROOMS – $120 PER PERSON (TAX AND GRATUITIES INCLUDED) the BPF harassed from the outset, it never ment among the most open of govern- SINGLE STANDARD – $120 / SINGLE DELUXE – $140 enjoyed the popularity of similar move- ROOM RATE ONLY: $100 STANDARD / $120 DELUXE ments. The country lacks developed natur- ments in the former Soviet Union. al resources, and it has suffered extraordi- National consciousness in Belarus has INCLUDES: nary setbacks in its state-operated industry SATURDAY, NOV. 2ND remained relatively weak. Belarus lacks without the natural market of Russia 6 PM – COCKTAIL PARTY – OPEN BAR AND HORS D’OEUVRES periods of statehood, and it lacks historical 7:30 PM – BUFFET BANQUET / MASQUERADE PARTY / CASH BAR accessible to the east. Only its machine- memory. Indeed the population – as attest- DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF BURLAKY building complex appears at present to PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN FOR BEST COSTUMES ed by some newspaper articles asking fun- offer opportunities for significant exports, SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD damental historical questions – remains while the consequences of Chornobyl have 8-10 AM – COFFEE AND DANISH IN MAIN HOUSE LOBBY largely ignorant of its past. 10 AM - 2 PM –FAREWELL BRUNCH BUT IF YOU COME made Westerners very wary also. In Mr. Paznyak, the BPF had acquired FOR THE PACKAGE ABOVE Economically, the currency has dropped COME FRIDAY FOR FREE a fiery leader. At the same time he was a * * * * * * * * sharply against the dollar and Deutschmark FRIDAY NIGHT, NOV. 1ST leader who appeared unprepared to com- in recent months, there is a huge backlog of INCLUDES IN THE TREMBITA LOUNGE promise. In particular he was not pre- 10 PM – FREE! HORS D’OEUVRES unpaid wages, and, in contrast to Ukraine, pared to support the first post-Soviet 11 PM - MIDNIGHT HAPPY HOUR – ALL DRINKS 1/2 PRICE Belarus lacks the solid core of new nou- AND A FREE ROOM RATE leadership, led by the chairman of the veau-riche entrepreneurs. Added to these SATURDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH X-TRA Supreme Soviet and former pro-rector of * * * * factors, the instability of the presidency and Miensk State University, Stanislau unpredictability of his future actions, IF YOU JUST WANT TO COME TO THE FESTIVITIES Shushkevich. The authorities were also — SATURDAY COCKTAIL PARTY / BUFFET BANQUET / DANCE - $30 PER PERSON potential investors relegate Belarus to the quick to exploit what appeared to be Mr. FOR DANCE ONLY AFTER 10 PM – $10 PER PERSON lower divisions in virtually every facet of * * * * * * Paznyak’s Russophobia. In short, the business life. democratic forces remained disunited at a critical period of state development. The perspectives When Mr. Shushkevich was removed in January 1994 as a result of trumped-up Given such a gloomy scenario, can one corruption charges, the political situation posit that the Lukashenka regime could last indefinitely? The answer appears to be seemed clear. Vyachaslau Kebich, the negative. The anti-Lukashenka forces are prime minister, seemed certain to take over growing. The year 1996 has been notable as the country’s first president in the July for the number and size of anti-govern- 1994 elections. He was outgunned by the ment demonstrations, particularly in relatively unknown Mr. Lukashenka, a Miensk. These protests are not yet forceful man who had acquired popularity as the enough to pose a challenge to the presi- evidently unsullied chairman of the dent, but they do indicate that the popula- Parliament’s Committee on Corruption. tion is not helplessly passive in the face of Meanwhile Messrs. Paznyak and measures that are regarded, to say the Shushkevich ran against each other in the least, as idiosyncratic and dictatorial. first round, accumulating a fairly impres- Belarusians may revere the past, but they sive aggregate percentage of 23. This resent being deprived of a voice in the run- effectively ended democratic hopes. ning of their country for the first time since Significance of Belarusian developments the mid-1980s. Conceivably the president could win his It seems fair to assert that few short-term battles, amend the Constitution Belarusians predicted the outcome of a and override the Parliament (in which a Lukashenka presidency. His authoritarian clear majority opposes what seems to be a tendencies were unknown. But how signif- blatant power grab). Belarus, however, is icant are the recent developments in too small to operate in a political vacuum, Belarus for the stability of Eastern Europe? immune to events in neighboring republics. Does it matter if this small republic of 10.3 As it becomes more isolated from the West, million becomes a political dinosaur amid from the IMF and other bodies, the regime the fast-developing Baltic nations, a is unlikely to survive economically. revived Poland, a fairly stable Ukraine, Even an economy tightly controlled by and a Russia that has committed itself to the state must rely on energy imports market reforms? The question can be from Russia, Turkmenistan and other examined from two angles. countries. Of all Belarus’s neighbors, First, from the perspective of Poland Russia remains the key player. Russia and the Baltics, President Lukashenka already runs the western border regions. does not represent a danger, and indeed It has no interest in a Soviet-style regime the countries surrounding Belarus may in Belarus, nor is it concerned to take on take comfort from its problems. As long the responsibilities of bailing out a nation as Belarus remains committed to a state- in the throes of economic collapse with economy, it can be postulated, there is little collateral in return for aid. little chance of any fruition for the The victim of this situation can only renewed union with Russia. Better, there- be Alyaksandr Lukashenka. But he him- fore, that Belarus politically remains self is a symbol – albeit an obsolete one alienated from its giant neighbor as this – of a revered past in which Belarus is renders remote any possibility of a perceived by many to have played a glo- revived Slavic bloc. The other country in rious and significant role in a Soviet this equation, Ukraine, has clearly adopt- community. That this past is based more ed an independence path, distancing on myth than reality is immaterial. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41

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Chornomorska Sitch... FIRST QUALITY TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 371 (Continued from page 16) UKRAINIAN TRADITIONAL-STYLE In Newark, NJ selected counselors were: Lida Bokalo As of October 1, 1996 the secretary’s duties of Branch 371 in Newark, NJ were assumed by Mr. Michael Halibej. and Yaroslava Wasylak, girls’ coun- SERVINGMONUMENTS NY/NJ/CT REGION CEMETERIES selors; Alexander Napora, younger boys’ We ask all members of this branch to direct all correspondence regarding membership counselor; and Walter Wasylak, older OBLAST and insurance, as well as their membership premiums to the address listed below: boys’ counselor. Counselors supervised MEMORIALS the campers as they made their beds, P.O. BOX 746 Mr. Michael Halibej cleaned, swept and mopped their bar- Chester, NY 10918 61 Addie Lane racks daily for inspection. Many a parent 914-469-4247 Whippany, NJ 07981 commented on the improvement of their BILINGUAL HOME APPOINTMENTS (201) 887-2095 children’s abilities. Counselors provided their care in both the Ukrainian and English languages. Daily barrack inspec- tion was conducted by Mr. Stebelsky, Omelan Twardowsky, Mr. Chupenko and Mrs. Kozak-Prociuk. Ukrainian National Association Camp administrators were: Mr. Monthly reports Stebelsky, director for the first two Paid To Or For Members: weeks; Mr. Twardowsky, director for the Annuity Benefits And Partial Withdrawals $ 28,269.14 Cash Surrenders 190,050.90 second two weeks; Mr. Chupenko, tech- RECORDING DEPARTMENT Death Benefits 93,061.00 nical director and head coach; Marika MEMBERSHIP REPORT Dividend Accumulations 2,047.05 Bokalo, secretary and Federal Food Dues And Annuity Premiums From Members Returned 1.35 JUV. ADULTS ADD TOTALS Endowments Matured 55,674.52 Program administrator; Mrs. Kozak- TOTAL AS OF APRIL 1996 16,680 38,897 4,904 60,481 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 550.00 Prociuk, medical director. GAINS IN MAY 1996 Interest On Death Benefits 217.17 Other activities featured during sports Total new members 16 237 0 253 Payor Death Benefits 17.53 school were: a weekly bonfire program New members UL 3 19 0 22 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 14,364.82 Reinstated 38 72 2 112 Scholarships 500.00 featuring skits, a talent/variety show, Transfered in 6 39 4 49 Trust Fund Disbursed 438.18 singing, dances and the obstacle course Change class in 5 1 0 6 Total $ 385,191.66 Transfered from Juvenile Dept. 0 1 0 1 “Journey through Ukraine.” The obstacle Operating Expenses: course features obstacles named after TOTAL GAINS: 68 369 6 443 Real Estate $ 101,405.63 LOSSES IN MAY 1996 Svoboda Operation 126,957.27 Ukrainian cities in a geographical order, Suspended 7 10 11 28 Official Publication-Svoboda 101,584.16 and the campers competed weekly Transfered out 6 39 4 49 Organizing Expenses: against each other to win the coveted Change of class out 5 1 0 6 Advertising 9,737.16 first places in their age categories. Transfered to adults 1 0 0 1 Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 1,500.56 Died 2 79 0 81 Field Conferences 1,142.96 On the last day of camp, the campers Cash surrender 35 36 0 71 Medical Inspections 40.00 attended a commemoration of the fifth Endowment matured 20 27 0 47 Refund of Branch Secretaries Expenses 300.65 anniversary of the independence of Fully paid-up 13 33 0 46 Reward To Organizers 1,793.86 Reduced paid-up 0 0 0 0 Reward To Special Organizers 1,625.91 Ukraine at Town Hall. The raising of the Certificate terminated 0 5 4 9 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 2,772.90 American and Ukrainian flags, the play- TOTAL LOSSES 89 230 19 338 $ 18,914.00 ing of national anthems, and keynote INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Total $ 348,861.06 speakers Consul-General Victor GAINS IN MAY 1996 Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: Kryzhanivsky, Rep. Benjamin Gillman, Paid-up 13 33 0 46 Canadian Corporation Premium Tax $ 973.13 Extended insurance 5 1 0 6 Employee Benefit Plan 14,822.50 Legislator Robert Lander and Mayor Hill Salaries Of Executive Officers 17,470.56 TOTAL GAINS 18 34 0 52 Salaries Of Office Employees 127,367.86 greeted all present. Campers were proud LOSSES IN MAY 1996 Tax On Canadian Investments and Business 2,719.33 of their Ukrainian heritage and happy to Died 2 41 0 43 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 131,612.67 be a part of this celebration. Cash surrender 24 17 0 41 Total $ 294,966.05 Reinstated 2 4 0 6 The camp closing was held on August General Expenses: AIP 38 163 0 201 24 with a mini-banquet. Awards were Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $ 21,751.00 distributed to the top campers and ath- TOTAL LOSSES 66 225 0 291 Bank Charges 3,600.80 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP Bank Charges For Custodian Account 815.71 letes. The camp directors thanked the AS OF MAY 1996 16,611 38,845 4,891 60,347 Books And Periodicals 202.05 Furniture & Equipment 882.05 campers, parents and guests, and urged MARTHA LYSKO all campers and their parents to compete Secretary General Office Maintenance 1,072.13 Insurance Department Fees 2,460.59 in sports throughout the year. Legal Expenses-General 1,387.50 Operating Expense of Canadian Office 525.00 FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Postage 3,951.00 INCOME FOR MAY 1996 Printing and Stationery 4,167.93 PREVIEW Rental Of Equipment And Services 6,480.39 Dues From Members $ 360,108.12 Telephone, Telegraph 4,378.27 Annuity Premiums From Members 56,092.24 Traveling Expenses-General 210.23 Income From "Svoboda" Operation 116,399.49 Total $ 51,884.65 OF EVENTS Investment Income: Miscellaneous: Banks $ 149.79 Auditing Committee Expenses $ 863.30 (Continued from page 20) Bonds 295,342.28 Donation From Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 5,455.36 Certificate Loans 2,279.55 Donations 1,350.00 community to its annual “zabava” fea- Mortgage Loans 41,519.83 Exchange Account-UNURC 390,483.27 turing Montreal’s very own Burlaky. Real Estate 72,948.75 Investment Expense-Mortgages 200.00 Admission: $20. The dance will be Short Term Investments 20,665.10 Professional Fees 6,680.00 Stocks 8,394.30 held at the SUM hall, 3260 Est Rue Rent 3,000.48 $ 441,299.60 Transfer Account 653,263.54 Beaubien. For additional information Total $ 973,899.45 Total $ 1,061,295.95 call (514) 725-1349. Refunds: Investments: Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums $ 1,339.08 ONGOING Certificate Loans $ 5,629.55 General Office Maintenance 8.00 E.D.P. Equipment 2,804.10 Thursday, October 17 Investment Expense 445.00 Mortgages 3,887.04 Official Publication "Svoboda" 60,000.00 Real Estate 1,486.16 WHIPPANY, N.J. : Registration for Postage 12.04 Short Term Investments 5,112,649.93 Ukrainian dance instruction by Roma Printing & Stationery 12.00 Stock 5,500.00 Rent 205.44 Total $ 5,131,956.78 Pryma-Bohachevsky is continuing at Taxes Federal, State & City On Employee Wages 117,997.32 St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Total $ 180,018.88 Disbursements For May, 1996 $ 7,274,156.15 Church Hall, Route 10. Classes for Miscellaneous: children age 6-10 will be held at 6:30- Donations To Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine $ 1,579.84 7:30 p.m.; age 11 and up, at 7:30-9 Exchange Account-UNURC 390,483.27 BALANCE Profit On Bonds Sold or Matured 21.41 p.m. For additional information call ASSETS LIABILITIES Sale Of "Ukrainian Encyclopaedia" 790.00 Cash $ 907,636.36 Life Insurance $ 73,094,459.11 Olha Kuziw, (201) 334-6595, or Transfer Account 650,349.54 Short Term Margaret Nycz, (201) 492-2848. Total $ 1,043,224.06 Investments 5,253,922.60 NEW YORK: The art exhibit featur- Investments: Bonds 43,647,238.17 Bonds Matured Or Sold $ 662,164.24 Mortgage Loans 7,251,002.07 ing works by artists from the OR Certificate Loans Repaid 920.68 Certificate Loan 677,359.13 Gallery in Kyiv, which opened Deposit Repaid Real Estate 3,125,039.50 Accidental D.D. 2,205,082.39 September 5 and is currently on view Mortgages Repaid 28,445.57 Printing Plant & E.D.P. at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine Short Term Investments Sold 4,483,632.21 Equipment 542,112.81 Fraternal 0.00 to the United Nations, has been Total $ 5,175,162.70 Stocks 1,511,791.73 Orphans 442,100.30 Income For May, 1996 $ 7,372,305.09 Loan to D.H.-U.N.A extended to run through November 1. Housing Corp. 104,551.04 Old Age Home 0.00 The mission is located at 220 E. 51st Loan To U.N.U.R.C. 12,774,728.89 Emergency 53,740.50 St. Exhibition hours: weekdays, 10 DISBURSEMENTS FOR MAY 1996 Total $ 75,795,382.30 $ 75,795,382.30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free admission. Paid To Or For Members: ALEXANDER BLAHITKA Annuity Benefits And Partial Withdrawals $ 28,269.14 Treasurer Cash Surrenders 190,050.90 Death Benefits 93,061.00 Dividend Accumulations 2,047.05 Dues And Annuity Premiums From Members Returned 1.35 Endowments Matured 55,674.52 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 550.00 Interest On Death Benefits 217.17 Payor Death Benefits 17.53 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 14,364.82 Scholarships 500.00 Trust Fund Disbursed 438.18 Total $ 385,191.66 Operating Expenses: Real Estate $ 101,405.63 Svoboda Operation 126,957.27 Official Publication-Svoboda 101,584.16 Organizing Expenses: Advertising 9,737.16 Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 1,500.56 Field Conferences 1,142.96 Medical Inspections 40.00 Refund of Branch Secretaries Expenses 300.65 Reward To Organizers 1,793.86 Reward To Special Organizers 1,625.91 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 2,772.90 $ 18,914.00 Total $ 348,861.06 Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: Canadian Corporation Premium Tax $ 973.13 Employee Benefit Plan 14,822.50 Salaries Of Executive Officers 17,470.56 Salaries Of Office Employees 127,367.86 Tax On Canadian Investments and Business 2,719.33 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 131,612.67 Total $ 294,966.05 General Expenses: Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $ 21,751.00 Bank Charges 3,600.80 Bank Charges For Custodian Account 815.71 Books And Periodicals 202.05 Furniture & Equipment 882.05 General Office Maintenance 1,072.13 Insurance Department Fees 2,460.59 Legal Expenses-General 1,387.50 Operating Expense of Canadian Office 525.00 Postage 3,951.00 Printing and Stationery 4,167.93 Rental Of Equipment And Services 6,480.39 Telephone, Telegraph 4,378.27 Traveling Expenses-General 210.23 Total $ 51,884.65 Miscellaneous: Auditing Committee Expenses $ 863.30 Donation From Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 5,455.36 Donations 1,350.00 Exchange Account-UNURC 390,483.27 Investment Expense-Mortgages 200.00 Professional Fees 6,680.00 Rent 3,000.48 Transfer Account 653,263.54 Total $ 1,061,295.95 Investments: Certificate Loans $ 5,629.55 E.D.P. Equipment 2,804.10 Mortgages 3,887.04 Real Estate 1,486.16 Short Term Investments 5,112,649.93 Stock 5,500.00 Total $ 5,131,956.78

Disbursements For May, 1996 $ 7,274,156.15 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 No. 41 Heritage Center

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It is open to the public, free of charge, on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. To arrange DISBURSEMENTS FOR JUNE 1996 RECORDING DEPARTMENT Paid To Or For Members: an appointment on weekdays, call Mrs. MEMBERSHIP REPORT Annuity Benefits And Partial Withdrawals $ 76,338.03 Hezzey at (203) 288-7637. Cash Surrenders 163,678.95 JUV. ADULTS ADD TOTALS Death Benefits 60,291.00 TOTAL AS OF MAY 1996 16,611 38,845 4,891 60,347 Dividend Accumulations 3,529.30 GAINS IN JUNE 1996 Dividend To Members 300,776.62 Total new members 84 219 0 303 House Concurrent... Endowments Matured 60,112.74 (Continued from page 8) New members UL 0 1 0 1 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 350.00 Reinstated 27 78 1 113 Interest On Death Benefits 233.74 tors at Chornobyl, Ukraine; Transfered in 7 38 9 47 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 563.95 • (9) the president of the United States Change class in 4 1 0 5 Scholarships 1,250.01 Transfered from Juvenile Dept. 0 0 0 0 Total $ 667,124.34 should support continued United States TOTAL GAINS: 122 337 10 469 assistance to Ukraine for its political and Operating Expenses: LOSSES IN JUNE 1996 Real Estate $ 134,705.92 economic reforms, for efforts associated Suspended 19 13 12 44 Svoboda Operation 175,067.86 with the safe and secure dismantlement of Transfered out 7 38 9 54 Organizing Expenses: its weapons of mass destruction, and for the Change of class out 4 1 0 5 Advertising $ 7,267.78 Transfered to adults 0 0 0 0 Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 1,961.36 increased safety of operation of its civilian Died 1 62 0 63 Field Conferences 95.00 nuclear reactors, and assistance for the Cash surrender 28 37 0 65 Medical Inspections 109.65 establishment of rule of law, for criminal Endowment matured 15 22 0 37 Reward To Organizers 7,746.19 Fully paid-up 19 27 0 46 justice and law enforcement training, and Reward To Special Organizers 12,043.30 Reduced paid-up 0 0 0 0 Supreme Medical Examiner's Fee 1,500.00 for the promotion of trade and investment, Certificate terminated 0 3 6 9 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 2,201.71 and in this regard United States assistance TOTAL LOSSES 93 203 27 323 $ 32,924.99 to Ukraine should leverage private-sector INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Total $ 342,698.77 GAINS IN JUNE 1996 involvement as much as possible; Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: • (10) the president of the United States Paid-up 19 27 0 46 Employee Benefit Plan $ 25,706.84 Extended insurance 4 8 0 12 should urge that the government of the Insurance-General 9,184.73 TOTAL GAINS 23 35 0 58 Salaries Of Executive Officers 17,470.56 Russian Federation, in line with the assur- LOSSES IN JUNE 1996 Salaries Of Office Employees 79,509.19 ances for the security of Ukraine made by Died 1 40 0 41 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 116,957.30 the president of the Russian Federation in Cash surrender 16 21 0 37 Total $ 248,828.62 the January 1994 Trilateral Statement on Reinstated 3 1 0 4 General Expenses: Nuclear Disarmament in Ukraine, offer AIP 55 187 0 242 Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $ 20,627.00 TOTAL LOSSES 75 249 0 324 Bank Charges 3,099.96 Ukraine its promised highest possible TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP Bank Charges For Custodian Account 859.43 cooperation, fully and finally recognizing AS OF JUNE 1996 16,588 38,765 4,874 60,227 Books And Periodicals 250.00 Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial General Office Maintenance 2,868.34 integrity and refraining from any economic MARTHA LYSKO Insurance Department Fees 2,651.58 Secretary Legal Expenses-General 560.00 coercion of Ukraine; Operating Expense of Canadian Office 175.00 • (11) the government of Ukraine should Postage 13,934.83 continue to act in defense of its sovereignty Printing and Stationery 3,373.05 and that of the other independent states of FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Rental Of Equipment And Services 4,358.27 Telephone, Telegraph 8,427.13 the former Soviet Union by opposing the INCOME FOR JUNE 1996 Traveling Expenses-General 4,471.82 emergence of any political or military Total $ 65,656.41 organization which would have the poten- Dues From Members $ 390,413.22 Miscellaneous: Annuity Premiums From Members 20,900.00 tial to promote the reintegration of the Donation From Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine $ 8,864.11 Income From "Svoboda" Operation 115,081.61 states of the former Soviet Union; Donations 2,924.58 Investment Income: Exchange Account-UNURC 151,304.93 • (12) the president of the United Banks $ 75.25 Fraternal Activities 1,073.00 States should ensure that Ukraine’s Bonds 241,421.76 Investment Expense-Mortgages 2,845.00 Certificate Loans 1,261.85 national security interests are fully con- Professional Fees 8,180.00 Mortgage Loans 48,969.75 sidered in any review of European secu- Rent 3,311.68 Real Estate 110,062.58 Transfer Account 530,000.00 rity arrangements and understandings; Short Term Investments 19,895.57 Total $ 708,503.30 • (13) the president of the United Stocks 8,424.97 $ 430,111.73 Investments: States should support continued United Total $ 956,506.56 Bonds $ 500,000.00 States security assistance for Ukraine, Certificate Loans 2,961.85 Refunds: including assistance for training of mili- E.D.P. Equipment 14,700.00 Cash Surrender $ 277.47 Mortgages 184,033.69 tary officers, military exercises as part of Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 1,338.91 Real Estate 6,836.39 the North Atlantic Alliance’s Partnership Endowment Matured 3,364.74 Short Term Investments 5,178,541.33 for Peace program, and appropriate mili- General Office Maintenance 1,500.00 Stock 5,590.67 tary equipment to assist Ukraine in main- Official Publication "Svoboda" 25,000.00 Total $ 5,892,663.93 Rent 208.70 taining its defensive capabilities as it Disbursements For June, 1996 $ 7,925,475.37 Reward To Organizers 34.16 reduces its military force levels; Taxes Federal, State & City On Employee Wages 75,721.56 • (14) the president of the United States Total $ 107,445.54 BALANCE should ensure the United States govern- Miscellaneous: ASSETS LIABILITIES ment’s continued efforts to assist Ukraine Annuity Surrender Fees $ 53.53 Cash $ 409,294.31 Life Insurance $ 72,823,440.57 Dividend Accumulations 18,613.97 Short Term in its accession to the World Trade Donations To Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 320.00 Investments 5,198,094.42 Organization; and should ensure, in partic- Exchange Account-UNURC 151,304.93 Bonds 43,789,043.99 ular, that the potential for aerospace and Sale Of "Ukrainian Encyclopaedia" 355.00 Mortgage Loans 7,366,124.13 space cooperation and commerce between Transfer Account 530,153.47 Certificate Loan 680,000.98 Real Estate 3,131,875.89 Accidental D.D. 2,208,627.49 Transactions Within UNA 585.00 the United States and Ukraine is fully and Printing Plant & E.D.P. Total $ 701,385.90 Equipment 556,812.81 Fraternal 0.00 appropriately exploited; and Investments: Stocks 1,517,382.40 Orphans 442,100.30 • (15) as a leader of the democratic Bonds Matured Or Sold $ 358,194.18 Loan to D.H.-U.N.A nations of the world, the United States Certificate Loans Repaid 320.00 Housing Corp. 104,551.04 Old Age Home 0.00 Loan To U.N.U.R.C. 12,774,728.89 Emergency 53,740.50 should continue to support the people of Mortgages Repaid 68,911.63 Short Term Investments Sold 5,234,369.51 Total $ 75,527,908.86 $ 75,527,908.86 Ukraine in their struggle to bring peace, Total $ 5,661,795.32 prosperity and democracy to Ukraine, and ALEXANDER BLAHITKA to the other independent states of the former Income For June, 1996 $ 7,427,133.32 Treasurer Soviet Union. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1996 19

Museum concert... UKRAINIAN (Continued from page 11) were heard at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall on October 1. NATIONAL The varied musical selections, which brought together contemporary, pop and SSOCIATION Gypsy music as well as American blues A and jazz, were performed by pianists Mykola Suk and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, The Leontovych String Quartet, baritone FOR PURCHASE Oleh Chmyr and cellist Vagram HOME Saradjian. At the end, the composer him- OR REFINANCE self sat down at the piano with Mr. LOAN Vynnytsky for a couple of lively num- SPECIAL FEATURES: bers, bringing the capacity audience to its PROGRAM* feet in unanimous approbation. • Available Nationwide Mr. Suk displayed his mastery of the Call now for immediate service • Single-Family Residence or Condominium piano in the serious and lyrical work and complete program details... Ihor Sonevytsky • Conventional and Jumbo Loans Partita No. 5 for Piano. The Leontovych • Fixed or Adjustable Rates Quartet interpreted Mr. Skoryk’s newest paniment for Mr. Chmyr, and joined Mr. • Fast, Efficient Service work, Partita No. 6 for String Quartet, consisting of four movements performed Saradjian in Skoryk’s Aria for Cello and (800) 253-9862 • Free Pre-Qualification without a break, and followed that with Piano. Melody for String Quartet. One of the With Mr. Skoryk playing the low most popular and frequently performed notes and Mr. Vynnytsky the upper reg- works in Ukraine, this piece is based on ister, the two sat side-by-side at the piano Mr. Skoryk’s film music; its lyrical, sad as they delivered Spanish-Mauritanian, and assertive moods reflect the Ukrainian stylized American Blues and bouncy soul and psyche. Cancan tunes in “Three Extravagant The jazz-like quality, rapid fingering Dances for Piano 4-Hands.” and stormy passages of “Burlesque for For the finale, they switched places Piano,” written in 1964, were delivered and piano keys, sometimes reaching over with wonderful expertise by Mr. into the other’s territory as they rendered Vynnytsky. “Three Jazz Pieces for Piano 4-Hands,” a Mr. Chmyr sensitively handled the spir- witty and virtuosic synthesis of jazz and it of three Ukrainian folk songs arranged contemporary music with allusions to by Mr. Skoryk. They included the sad Ukrainian melodies. Their efforts were “Dibrova zelena” (a favorite song of Mr. rewarded with a standing ovation and a Skoryk’s great-aunt, the famous Ukrainian bouquet of bright sunflowers for the soprano Solomiya Krushelnytska), the composer. jaunty soldier’s tale “Oy Huk, Maty, Huk” The concert was presented by the Music and the robust drinking song “Oy, Pye and Art Center of Greene County, whose Chumak.” director is Ihor Sonevytsky of New York, Mr. Vynnytsky provided piano accom- and the Ukrainian Institute of America. St. Joseph’s 40th Anniversary Air Ukraine Concert Series Presents National Airlines NON-STOP FLIGHTS An Evening At The NEW YORK - KYIV — Fridays and Sundays CABARETCABARET For information and reservations, please call: October 19, 1996 1-800-UKRAINE (1-800-857-2463) Darka & Slavko or our corporate offices: New York - (212) 557-3077 New York - (212) 599-0555 Chicago - (312) 640-0222

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Friday, October 18 and crafts and a variety of household items. Ukrainian hot and cold dishes and NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific take-out orders will be available. For Society is holding a lecture by Serhiy additional information call Frances Halchenko, director, archives, Shevchenko Melnyk, (401) 769-1898. Literary Institute, Kyiv, who will speak on the topic “From Hryhoriy Skovoroda to Thursday, October 24 Vasyl Stus: Literary Archives in Kyiv.” JACKSONVILLE, N.C.: The Leontovych The lecture will be held at the society’s String Quartet — Yuri Mazurkevich, first building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 6:30 p.m. violin; Yuri Kharenko, second violin; Borys Saturday, October 19 Deviatov, viola; and Volodymyr Panteleyev, cello — will appear in concert at Coastal EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Vovcha Carolina Community College, Fine Arts Tropa Plast Camp Committee is holding a Auditorium, 444 Western Blvd., at 8 p.m., in masked ball at the Ramada Hotel, Route a program of works by Schubert, 10 (westbound) at 9:30 p.m. Masks are a Shostakovich and Brahms. must and may be purchased at the door. Music will be by the Tempo orchestra. Friday, October 25 General admission: $15; students, $10. CHAPEL HILL, N.C.: The Leontovych Reservations for tables of 10-12 persons String Quartet will appear in concert at the may be made by calling Lesia Sikorsky, University of North Carolina, Hill Hall (908) 686-0426. Proceeds to benefit vari- Auditorium, at 8 p.m. ous camp programs. Saturday, October 26 SPRING VALLEY, N.Y.: The CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Ukrainian Heritage Society is sponsoring a The Leontovych String Quartet will appear in concert at fall dance at the Ukrainian Hall, 16 Twin Queens College, Dana Auditorium, Fine Ave., at 9 p.m. Music will be by Charivni Arts Center, 1900 Selwyn Ave., at 8:15 Ochi. For more information, call Julie p..m.; there is a pre-concert lecture sched- Szozda, (914) 735-9261. uled for 7:15 p.m. For additional informa- WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The annual har- tion call (704) 332-7121. vest bazaar of St. Michael’s Ukrainian MONTREAL: Catholic Church Ladies’ Sodality will be The Trembita SUM marching band invites members and the held at 394 Blackstone St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a special feature raffle as well as handcrafted items, Ukrainian arts (Continued on page 17)

Sonevytsky concert opens institute season NEW YORK — The “Music at the The composer settled in the United Institute” season at the Ukrainian States in 1950, where he was one of the Institute of America opens with “An founders, directors and lecturers of the PHTHALMIC URGICAL SSOCIATES P C Evening of Works by Ihor Sonevytsky” Ukrainian Music Institute of America O S A , . . in celebration of the composer’s 70th (1952-1967). He has also taught at the D. Benedetto, M.D. M. Lopatynsky, M.D. birthday, on Saturday, October 19. Ukrainian Catholic University in Rome The concert program of Mr. (1970-1982). Mr. Sonevytsky conducted Sonevytsky’s work will feature: Seven the Ukrainian Opera Ensemble in Marta Lopatynsky, MD Miniatures for Piano, performed by Maria Germany (1949-1950) and several cho- • Medical, laser and surgical treatment of eye diseases Sonevytsky, the composer’s 15-year-old ruses in the United States, including the • Comprehensive eye examinations niece; “Triptych ‘88” and “Lullaby” Dumka Chorus in New York, Trembita • Specialty interests - Small incision cataract surgery (world premiere), pianist Volodymyr in Newark, and the Taras Shevchenko - Nearsighted surgery (Excimer laser and radial keratotomy surgery) Vynnytsky; “Withered Leaves” (song Chorus in Cleveland. - Corneal surgery and external eye disease cycle to poems by Ivan Franko), baritone Since 1983, he has been the artistic Oleh Chmyr and Mr. Vynnytsky; “The director of the Music and Art Center of Evening and Saturday hours. Green Gospel” (song cycle to poems by Greene County, which holds yearly sum- 261 James Street, Suite 2D 124 Avenue B Bohdan Antonych), soprano Lyudmyla mer music festivals featuring internation- Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 Djoi and Mr. Vynnytsky; and Piano ally acclaimed artists. 201-984-3937 201-436-1150 Concerto in G Minor, Mr. Vynnytsky and Mr. Sonevytsky is a member of the Full participation with all major insurance companies including Medicare, members of the Leontovych String Quartet Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Oxford, USHealth Care. (Yuri Kharenko, violin; Borys Deviatov, in the U.S., the Shevchenko Scientific viola; Volodymyr Panteleyev, cello and Society and the American Musicological guest artist Alex Kyrylov, violin, replacing Association. He is the author of several Yuri Mazurkevich). Introductory remarks musicological studies, including “Artem about the composer will be by Oleksander Vedel and His Musical Heritage” (1966). Kuzyszyn. A monograph on Mr. Sonevytsky by A composer, musicologist, conductor Stefania Pavlyshyn was published by the and teacher, Mr. Sonevytsky belongs to Lviv Composers’ Union in 1995. that generation of Ukrainian artists in dias- Mr. Sonevytsky is the author of a large pora, whose works, only today, are begin- body of works in various genres: opera, ning to be heard and published in their ballet, music for some 35 stage produc- native land. As recently noted by Viktor tions, symphonic and vocal-symphonic Kozlov in the newspaper Za Vilnu works, chamber and instrumental works, Ukrayinu, the composer “has succeeded in vocal works and church music. creating interesting and original works in Composer Myroslav Skoryk describes precisely those genres that were banned in Mr. Sonevytsky’s songs, rooted in the Soviet Ukraine. His ‘Liturgy’ and satiric traditions of Ukrainian song, particularly opera ‘Zoria’ (The Star), written in distant western Ukrainian popular art songs, as America, fill in the gaps in Ukrainian cul- “among the best examples of the genre in ture and serve as a model for coming gen- Ukrainian music...” erations — a model of how to combine Musicologist Maria Zahaykevych, in a national traditions with universal currents review in Kultura i Zhyttia of a recent con- in world culture.” cert of Mr. Sonevytsky’s works in Lviv, Mr. Sonevytsky was born in 1926 in wrote “[Sonevytsky] does not strive for Hadynkivtsi near Chortkiv, now Ternopil risky experiments in searching for new Oblast. He began his music studies at the means of expression. The composer Lysenko Music Institute in Lviv and then remains faithful to the traditional manner went on to study at Vienna’s Music of music writing, imbued with the spirit of Academy with J. Marx. In 1950 he Romanticism. Sonevytsky is an undeni- received his diploma from the Hochschule ably talented lyrical composer, generously für Musik in Munich and in 1961 a doctor- endowed with a gift for melody.” al degree in musicology from the Ukrainian The celebratory concert will be held at Free University in Munich. UIA, 2 E. 79th St., starting at 8 p.m.