Inside: l Canadian Parliament resolution honors Sheptytsky – page 3 l Community Chronicle: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida – page 15 l Art auction benefits Ukrainian Catholic University – page 17

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXX No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 $1/$2 in Tymoshenko begins hunger strike Opposition parties unite RFE/RL covered in bruises; she has a very large hematoma on her stomach.” Mr. Vlasenko for parliamentary elections KHARKIV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s jailed also read out a written statement from former Prime Minister the opposition leader in which she has launched a hunger strike to protest described being forcibly brought to the her treatment by prison authorities. clinic. Ms. Tymoshenko’s lawyer Serhiy The deputy warden of the Kachanivska Vlasenko announced on April 24 that she labor colony, Ihor Kovpashchykov, denied began her protest fast on April 20. He Ms. Tymoshenko’s statement, saying the told journalists at the Kachanivska labor penitentiary personnel merely escorted colony, where Ms. Tymoshenko is serving her to the clinic. “That didn’t happen,” he her seven-year prison term, that Ms. said. “She was transported by ambulance Tymoshenko sustained bruises on her personnel; our staff only accompanied hands and body after she was forcibly them. That is all.” brought to the central clinic in Kharkiv According to Mr. Vlasenko, Ms. on April 20. Tymoshenko is seriously ill and cannot “Yulia Tymoshenko has declared a hunger strike,” he said. “Her arms are (Continued on page 12)

UNIAN/Vladimir Gontar Arseniy Yatsenyuk (left), leader of the Front for Change, and Oleksander Turchynov, first vice-chairman of the Batkivshchyna party, exchange signed copies of the declara- tion of unity by Ukraine’s opposition, which will join forces for the upcoming parlia- mentary elections. The documents were signed by Batkivshchyna leader Yulia Tymoshenko, who is currently imprisoned, and Mr. Yatsenyuk.

KYIV – Six opposition parties in the Front for Change is led by former Ukraine announced on April 23 that they Chairman Arseniy will join forces for the parliamentary Yatsenyuk. elections in October in order to challenge In the October 28 elections, half of the President ’s grip on Verkhovna Rada’s 450 seats will go to pol- power. iticians elected on party tickets. The other Two of the six parties – Batkivshchyna half will be selected in individual races. UNIAN/Vladimir Andreev and the Front for Change – are consid- Mr. Yatsenyuk told journalists on April Supporters of Yulia Tymoshenko gathered on April 19 in Kharkiv where a district ered the most powerful opposition forc- 23 that Ms. Tymoshenko’s party will take court began hearings into a new case against the opposition leader – this one related es. Batkivshchyna is led by jailed former to the United Energy Systems of Ukraine that she once headed. Opponents of Ms. (Continued on page 12) Tymoshenko also held a public meeting near the court. Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, while Rada approves new revision of Criminal Procedural Code

by Zenon Zawada “The haste with which the Criminal only politicians but also leaders of civic prisons and fixes those terms based on the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Code was passed demonstrates that the organizations, including the Kharkiv severity of the crimes committed, Mr. government doesn’t want cardinal changes Human Rights Group, the Center for Bushchenko said in pointing out the code’s – Ukraine’s Parliament has in this sphere,” Yevhen Zakharov, the co- Political-Legal Reforms and the Ukrainian strengths. approved a new Criminal Procedural Code chair of the Kharkiv Human Rights Group, Helsinki Union for Human Rights, led by The approval of the legislation’s first for the country, its first wholesale revision told the Gazeta.ua news site. Executive Director Arkadii Bushchenko. reading was a positive step, he said, though since 1960, when Stalinist holdovers in Rights advocates said the new code is a Among the new code’s strengths are the he warned that coalition deputies could Moscow had last drafted the rules and pro- step in the right direction, but were dissat- elimination of a judge’s ability to refer a have stripped its second reading of impor- cedures for establishing crimes and apply- isfied with its reported shortcomings, such case for further investigation, a tool often tant clauses. The second reading of the ing punishment. as maintaining bench trials and failing to used when prosecutors failed to present Criminal Procedural Code won’t be pub- Rights advocates and opposition leaders reform Soviet practices like transferring all adequate evidence, said Dmytro Groisman, lished for public review until it’s signed by criticized the parliamentary coalition for evidence collected by the defense to the the coordinator of the Vinnytsia Legal President Viktor Yanukovych, therefore Mr. approving the new code on April 13 via state investigator’s discretion. Coalition Rights Group. It also prohibits confessions Bushchenko and other rights advocates fraudulent voting, in which a handful of deputies ignored more than 4,000 amend- from being submitted as evidence, which haven’t been able to offer an assessment of deputies cast votes on behalf of others who ments to the proposed code submitted makes it pointless for police to continue the document approved by the Rada. were absent, in violation of the Ukrainian after its first reading was approved on obtaining forced confessions through beat- Yet that hasn’t stopped opposition lead- Constitution. No more than 30 coalition February 9. ings, he said. ers from offering their criticism. They deputies were present throughout the all- Ukrainian legal authorities have been The new code introduces bails, raises attacked the extension of the Soviet tradition night voting session, which concluded after drafting the new Criminal Procedural Code the requirements for taking suspects into 4 a.m. since 2005 in a process that involved not custody, reduces terms spent in pretrial (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

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Karpachova on Tymoshenko’s treatment business center at a historic tourist site in Tymoshenko faces murder accusations Kyiv after a public outcry in which he was KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada’s Human accused of “spitting on the soul” of the capi- by Pavel Korduban ing team has apparently decided that it is Rights Commissioner Nina Karpachova told now time for more serious charges against tal. Several hundred protesters, alerted by Eurasia Daily Monitor journalists on April 25 that all persons the social networking site Facebook, turned Ms. Tymoshenko to influence Western involved in the rough treatment of Yulia Ukrainian prosecutors have announced opinion. out to rally on April 25 night against plans by Tymoshenko during her transit from the Mr. Akhmetov’s System Capital Management that former Prime Minister Yulia Mr. Kuzmin has told FT that he had evi- Kachanivska labor colony to a hospital in Tymoshenko (2005; 2007-2010) and for- dence that companies, which were linked (SCM) company to build a multi-story busi- Kharkiv should be dismissed and proceed- ness center on Andriyivsky Uzviz. But the mer Prime Minister to Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. Lazarenko, ings should be instituted against them by (1996-1997) were suspected of commis- transferred money to Mr. Shcherban’s kill- protests came too late to stop bulldozers the procurator general. The ombudswoman from destroying at least one 19th century sioning several murders in the 1990s. This ers. Mr. Kuzmin also chided the West for demanded that the head of the Main looks like a last-ditch attempt to influence defending Ms. Tymoshenko: “What is your building and wrecking another built 40 Penitentiary Service urgently provide the years ago in mock 19th century style, cultur- public opinion – both at home, ahead of the view in the West of political persecution? necessary medical assistance “in compli- October parliamentary election, and in the Does this mean that the leader of the oppo- al officials said. Chanting “Get Akhmetov out ance with a decision of the European Court of town,” several protesters dumped build- West, where the opposition leader is sition cannot be prosecuted even for mur- of Human Rights and conclusions of inde- ing material near SCM headquarters to signi- regarded as a political prisoner – that she is der?” (FT via inopressa.ru, April 2). pendent foreign doctors.” Ms. Karpachova fy their disgust. “The ESTA company [a sub- a monster who deserves to be in jail. Simultaneously, Mr. Shcherban’s son explained that on April 24 she sent her rep- sidiary of SCM], having polled the opinions A court in Kyiv last October imprisoned Ruslan Shcherban, who is a deputy of the resentative, Serhii Kudruk, to conduct a sur- of Kyivans, decided back in March to cancel Ms. Tymoshenko for seven years for Oblast Council from the ruling prise inspection of the Kachanivska colony, the construction of the business center,” Mr. exceeding her authority in preparing the (PRU), wrote a letter to where he met with Ms. Tymoshenko. Mr. Akhmetov said in a statement issued by his controversial January 2009 contracts with U.S. Ambassador John Tefft saying that Kudruk investigated claims of Ms. press service. “Unfortunately, after this deci- Russia’s Gazprom, while Mr. Lazarenko, European and U.S. politicians should not Tymoshenko’s mistreatment by prison offi- sion, there were two bad errors. Firstly, the who is Ms. Tymoshenko’s former ally, is defend Ms. Tymoshenko who, he claimed, cials during her transit from the colony to actions of the company were not coordinat- serving a prison sentence for money-laun- had commissioned his father’s killing. the hospital on April 20. According to Ms. ed. Secondly, they were not explained to the dering in the United States. Ruslan Shcherban alleged that he had Karpachova, in the presence of the head of public.” Mr. Akhmetov, whose net worth First Deputy Procurator General Renat heard threats from Ms. Tymoshenko and the Kachanivska colony, Ms. Tymoshenko Forbes puts at $16 billion, added: “I promise Kuzmin spoke last fall about Ms. Mr. Lazarenko, whose businesses, he said, gave her consent to the ombudswoman’s that SCM will return the original look to the Tymoshenko’s possible involvement in the competed with his father’s. He also accused representative for an external examination destroyed facades. We will also help the 1998 murder of , who Washington of blocking Kyiv’s attempts to of her injuries. During the examination, town restore Andriyivsky Uzviz. Andriyivsky was an influential national deputy and establish the truth (ostro.org, April 3). The bruises were discovered on her forearm, on Uzviz, or St. Andrew’s Descent, a half-mile businessman from Donetsk. Mr. Kuzmin gas trader United Energy Systems, which the elbow joint of her right arm, as well as a historic street from the administrative cen- admitted then that the prosecutors lacked Ms. Tymoshenko headed in the mid-1990s, considerable bruise on the right inguinal ter of Kyiv to a riverside quarter, is a top evidence (, October 31, was a bitter rival of Mr. Shcherban’s busi- part of the abdomen, the human rights tourist destination featuring chic restau- 2011). nesses on the energy market when Mr. commissioner noted. Ms. Karpachova also rants, arts and crafts studios and souvenir It has since become obvious that public Lazarenko was prime minister. noted that, as of the end of the working day stalls. Construction on the eve of the Euro- opinion and Western policy-makers do not On April 5, Procurator General Viktor on April 24, the public procurator’s office 2012 soccer championships in June included trust Ukrainian prosecutors on the Pshonka announced that his team had re- did not properly respond to Ms. work to install new drainage and upgrade Tymoshenko case, which has been jeopar- launched the investigation into the Tymoshenko’s complaint of battery and the quarter’s infrastructure; the work has dizing Ukraine’s European integration. The Shcherban murder, which was closed a she, as ombudswoman, “has to state this.” reduced the cobblestone street to a sea of European Union has made it clear that the decade ago. Also, commenting on old She believes that both the procurator gen- building sand, bricks, mud and heavy association and free trade agreement with embezzlement cases against Ms. eral and head of the State Penitentiary machinery. The target date for completion of Ukraine will not be signed if Kyiv does not Tymoshenko, Mr. Pshonka claimed that Service should immediately respond to the construction is May 27. (Reuters) change its attitude toward justice in gener- several of them were closed in January former prime minister’s statements. The al and Ms. Tymoshenko in particular (see 2005 by his predecessor, , ombudswoman said she was informed of PGO: Yulia’s treatment abroad unlawful Ms. Tymoshenko’s request that she visit her Eurasia Daily Monitor, March 28, April 2). because then-President KYIV – Sending former Prime Minister What is more, Ukrainian President had threatened Mr. Piskun with dismissal if in the labor colony, adding that she plans to visit the prisoner shortly. (Ukrinform) Yulia Tymoshenko abroad for medical Viktor Yanukovych himself admitted in he did not close the cases (Kommersant- treatment is impossible because such a Davos this year that Ms. Tymoshenko had Ukraine, April 6). In the meantime, the per- Akhmetov halts development after protests step is not envisioned by Ukrainian legisla- been indicted under an outdated Soviet law tion, Procurator General KYIV – Ukraine’s richest man, 45-year-old (Ukrayinska Pravda, January 27). The rul- (Continued on page 5) said during a general board meeting of the steel and coal tycoon , has been forced to scrap plans to build a glitzy (Continued on page 12) Ukraine’s culling of stray animals continues to draw protests The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., RFE/RL the official moratorium. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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NEWS ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s former defense minister is jailed

by Pavel Korduban dence in the case against him had been fabricated by for- pointment as well. Ms. Ashton said that, in spite of repeat- Eurasia Daily Monitor mer Deputy Defense Minister Ihor Montrezor and former ed calls for Kyiv to comply with international standards of Deputy Procurator General Vitalii Shchetkin in revenge for fair trial, Mr. Ivashchenko’s trial demonstrated significant The Pechersky District Court in Kyiv on April 12 sen- demoting Mr. Montrezor in 2009. Mr. Ivashchenko’s law- shortcomings as far as law and procedure were concerned. tenced Valerii Ivashchenko, who was acting minister of yers have the right to appeal within two weeks, but they Ms. Ashton also expressed concern over the April 5 sen- defense from June 2009 until April 2010, to five years in are pessimistic about the outcome (Kommersant-Ukraine, tencing of Mr. Filipchuk to three years in jail. She stressed jail. This is despite the European Union’s warnings that April 13). that respect for the rule of law was crucial to Ukraine’s more persecution of ministers from the former govern- Former Defense Minister Anatoliy Grytsenko (2005- political association and economic integration with the EU ment of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko (2007-2010) 2007), who is a prominent opposition leader, has said the (UNIAN, April 13). The EU last December put off the sign- would put into question Ukraine’s European integration. Ivashchenko case is obviously one of score-settling as ing of an association and free trade deal with Ukraine over Mr. Ivashchenko has been the fourth imprisoned former many other officials who had been involved in the Feodosia the Tymoshenko indictment. The Lutsenko indictment on top official from Ms. Tymoshenko’s government. shipyard affair had not even been questioned, let alone trumped-up charges in February strengthened the posi- Like Ms. Tymoshenko, former Internal Affairs Minister punished (Ekonomicheskie Izvestia, April 13). tions in Europe of those who believe that Ukraine’s ruling Yurii Lutsenko and former Environment Minister Heorhii Commenting immediately after Mr. Ivashchenko’s arrest in class is not ready for integration with the EU (see EDM, Filipchuk before him, Mr. Ivashchenko was indicted under 2010, Mr. Grytsenko, who used to work with Mr. April 2). If Messrs. Ivashchenko and Filipchuk are not freed Article 365 of the Criminal Code “for excess of authority,” Ivashchenko, had opined that Mr. Ivashchenko was a per- any time soon, their indictments will be two more nails in inherited from Soviet law, which President Viktor son who could make a wrong decision under pressure the coffin of Ukraine’s European integration. Yanukovych himself had admitted was outdated (see (Rosbalt, August 31, 2010). Unlike Ms. Tymoshenko or Mr. Meanwhile, Javier Solana, Ms. Ashton’s predecessor as Eurasia Daily Monitor, April 10). Lutsenko, Mr. Ivashchenko has never been active in poli- the EU’s foreign policy chief, has called Ukraine one of the Mr. Ivashchenko was arrested in August 2010, long tics. As a person who just happened to be in the wrong biggest frustrations of his life. He said he was not sure before Ms. Tymoshenko, Mr. Lutsenko and Mr. Filipchuk. place at the wrong time, Mr. Ivashchenko has been made a whether Ukraine and Georgia would ever become part of The Procurator General’s Office holds Mr. Ivashchenko scapegoat for somebody else’s corrupt decisions. It is tell- the EU. Mr. Solana, who took an active part in the talks responsible for the illegal sale of the Defense Ministry’s ing that the court decided not to punish Mr. Ivashchenko between the government and the opposition during the shipyard in the Crimean port of Feodosia. According to with property confiscation, as is usually the case when anti-Yanukovych Orange Revolution in 2004, regretted that prosecutors, he approved the shipyard’s bankruptcy and somebody is indicted for corruption. the Orange period was very short. While Ms. Tymoshenko subsequent sale to a private company. This scheme has Selective justice is too obvious in the Ivashchenko case. remains in prison, former President Viktor Yushchenko is been widely used in Ukrainian privatization. The shipyard The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine released a statement on April sitting at home having lost his political clout; at the same reportedly came under the ownership of a company linked 13 expressing its “deep disappointment in this latest exam- time, their arch rival Mr. Yanukovych, who lost the 2004 to a national deputy from Ms. Tymoshenko’s party ple of selective justice” and calling for Mr. Ivashchenko’s election, is running the country. Mr. Solana described (Rosbalt, August 31, 2010; Ekonomicheskie Izvestia, April release taking into account the state of his health Ukraine’s political class as immature and weak, and its 13). The deputy in question, Andrii Senchenko, has denied (Ukrayinska Pravda, April 13). Mr. Ivashchenko’s spinal political institutions as shaky (RFE/RL via Ukrayinska any involvement in the affair. problems forced him to lie down rather than stand during Pravda, April 14). The court said that while the shipyard’s market value the hearing of his verdict. He also reportedly has problems amounted to the equivalent of $9 million, it was sold for a with his thyroid. The article above is reprinted from Eurasia Daily Monitor little more than $2 million so the state was defrauded of European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs with permission from its publisher, the Jamestown the difference in price. Mr. Ivashchenko claimed that evi- and Security Policy Catherine Ashton expressed her disap- Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

noted. Most of their concerns were ignored afterwards, Rada approves... and they weren’t involved once Mr. Yanukovych became (Continued from page 1) president in 2010. Canada’s Parliament The reported architect of the new Criminal Procedural of bench trials (instead of trials by jury), the prohibition Code is Andrii Portnov, a close associate of Viktor against the participation of human rights advocates for the Medvedchuk, a Soviet-era defense lawyer who became a passes resolution defense and the expanded ability of prosecutors to conduct mega-millionaire and served as the Presidential remote hearings in prison cells. Administration chair in the last years of the authoritarian honoring Sheptytsky “The procedure alone of approving this document, let presidency of . alone its contents, clearly demonstrated that Ukraine Mr. Portnov served as the deputy chair of the OTTAWA – Canada’s House of Commons on April 24 became a police state with its approval,” said a statement Tymoshenko Bloc faction in 2008, led the legal department unanimously approved a historic motion introduced by issued by the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc. “Practically, the gov- of the Tymoshenko Bloc and even represented Ms. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and ernment gained the possibility to designate the guilty, Tymoshenko in her appeal of the 2010 presidential elec- Multiculturalism Jason Kenney recognizing the coura- according to the new code.” tion results. geous deeds of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky in res- Oleksander Paliy, a political and historical expert, said Therefore, Mr. Bushchenko dismissed certain criticisms cuing Jews during the Nazi occupation of Ukraine. the criminal code transfers the responsibility for investiga- from the current opposition about the unfairness of the The resolution reads: tions from the investigators themselves to prosecutors, code that their own politicians drafted when the “Whereas Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky (1865- thereby enhancing their ability to fabricate evidence. Tymoshenko-led opposition was in power. 1944) of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, was the leader “There are some progressive moments in the new code, “Essentially, they are correct in stating that investigators of Western Ukraine’s largest faith group during the such as provisions on home detention” for those charged lose the independence they allegedly had,” he said. “But I period of the second world war; and with crimes that could lead to imprisonment, he said. “But can’t say it’s all that bad because the new code gives prose- “Whereas in the darkest period of Europe’s history, a lot depends on how the law is truly implemented. In cutors all accountability in an investigation, whereas they with the deepening horrors of the mass murder of Jews Ukraine, legislation is written with the intent of creating used to shift such responsibility. All those conditions of in their homelands in Eastern Europe under German means of circumventing it. One comma is changed in a dif- prosecutors getting more authority were adopted in 2008, occupation during World War II, he spoke out elo- ferent direction and the essence suddenly is changed.” so the criticisms are pseudo-political rather than profes- quently against anti-Jewish violence and urged his con- As voting dragged on into the wee hours of April 13, the sional.” gregants in a famous homily: ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’; and few remaining reporters witnessed the absurd scene of no But Mr. Groisman didn’t agree, pointing out that the “Whereas leaders and representatives of all more than 30 deputies casting vote after vote that gave the Ukrainian Constitution makes no mention of prosecutors Ukraine’s major faith denominations – Christian, series of bills the 226-vote required majority. By the final leading criminal investigations. Jewish and Muslim – are visiting Canada to acknowl- vote at 4:13 a.m., about 50 deputies had registered 283 A little more than a month after Ms. Tymoshenko with- edge Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s good works; and voting cards, casting 271 votes on behalf of their absent drew her appeal, Mr. Portnov ditched the embattled opposi- “Whereas Metropolitan Sheptytsky acted to shelter colleagues, the Ukrayinska Pravda website reported. tion leader to take a post as the deputy chair in the and rescue Jews, saving over 160, including some pres- Among those who allegedly voted was Inna Presidential Administration. A year later he was appointed as ent with us in this House today; Bohoslovska, a national deputy of the Party of Regions who the director of its Main Administration on Judicial Reform. “This House is united in expressing Canada’s recogni- was in Brussels that very night as part of her several- He claimed the new code’s reforms would reduce pre- tion of Andrey Sheptytsky’s courageous actions, compas- month-long campaign to convince European Union politi- trial incarcerations by 30 to 40 percent, acknowledging sion for his oppressed Jewish Ukrainian countrymen, cians of the criminality of former Prime Minister Yulia this number of citizens is being detained unjustly. Yet, and enduring example of commitment to fundamental Tymoshenko. experts such as Mr. Bushchenko and Kyiv lawyer Ivan human rights as humankind’s highest o.bligation.” The new Criminal Procedural Code was applauded by Lozowy didn’t share such optimism, expecting the status The resolution was passed in the presence of officials at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of quo to remain for some time. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and mem- Europe. Nevertheless, they asked Mr. Yanukovych not to “There are a lot of things in the Tax Code or Criminal bers of his government, as well as a delegation of sign the new code into law until it’s been reviewed by the Code that should be applied but aren’t because of endemic Ukrainian prelates who were in attendance. Council of Europe for compliance with European stan- corruption,” Mr. Lozowy said. The initiative took place during the April 22-29 visit dards and norms. “Let’s not forget that the laws on the books currently to Canada and the United States of the Ukrainian Ukraine’s Criminal Code has been amended several aren’t that bad. On account of corruption, though, they’re Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. The times since the 1960 draft, Mr. Bushchenko said. The big- simply not applied. There’s no indication that the Party of group of religious leaders traveled to Canada on the gest reform prior to this year occurred in 2001, he said, Regions will address that principle. If this was genuine, I invitation of the Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter. The visit when radical judicial controls were introduced in arrests. think the code would be much better and accompanied by was dedicated to Metropolitan Sheptytsky and his lega- Rights lawyers were involved in drafting this code up actions that demonstrate the Regions’ sincere efforts,” Mr. cy of harmony between ethnic and religious groups. until 2008, before they were pushed aside, Mr. Bushchenko Lozowy added. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

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No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 5 UCC seeks long-term observers for Ukraine elections New terminal is opened WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Ukrainian the formation of election commissions; questionnaire (available by clicking on at Lviv International Airport Canadian Congress (UCC) and the Canada and overseeing the formation of new the link at http://www.ucc.ca/2012/04/ Ukraine Foundation (CUF), which have electoral boundaries for the 225 districts, 18/ucc-cuf-call-for-long-term-election- in advance of Euro-2012 successfully monitored several elections in the registration of single-mandate district observers/) and indicate the dates of Ukraine since 2004, are organizing an elec- candidates and the electoral campaign. their availability to ukrelection2012@ LVIV – President Viktor Yanukovych tion observer mission for the parliamenta- Availability and a commitment from June gmail.com. Questions may be directed to of Ukraine and Michel Platini, presi- ry elections, scheduled for October 28. 1 to November 3 are desirable, but shorter the UCC office in Winnipeg at 204-942- dent of the Union of European Football The UCC-CUF mission is looking for time commitments from highly qualified 4627 or 1-866-942-4627. Associations (UEFA), took part in the highly qualified individuals to serve as individuals will also be considered. Election The deadline to submit applications is opening ceremony on April 12 of a new long-term observers (LTOs) on the experience in Canada and/or Ukraine is an May 15. terminal at the Lviv Danylo Halytsky ground in Ukraine. These LTOs will be asset. Applicants must be Canadian citizens The UCC and the CUF will also be send- International Airport in advance of this responsible for: monitoring the run-up to and have a good working knowledge of ing a large mission of short-term observ- summer’s European soccer champion- the elections in Ukraine to ensure that the Ukrainian and/or Russian. Financial er (STOs) to monitor the immediate time- ship, which is being jointly hosted by election is being organized in a fair and arrangements will be discussed and deter- frame around election day. Those inter- Ukraine and Poland. transparent manner; monitoring such mined with the successful applicants. All ested in serving as STOs may e-mail their President Yanukovych called the things as voter’s lists and the voters’ reg- direct expenses for LTOs will be covered. contact information to ukrelection2012@ event another victory for Lviv on the isters; monitoring access of parties and In order to apply, interested persons gmail.com; they will receive detailed way toward the Euro-2012 soccer candidates to mass media; monitoring should send a detailed CV, a filled-out instructions in the near future. championships, which will take place June 8 through July 1. “We are opening a new, modern terminal,” he said, add- ing that its capacity will be about 2,100 passengers per hour. UCC remembers Chornobyl anniversary According to Mr. Yanukovych, the Lviv local government’s next major OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian asked that all Canadians take the time to changed Ukraine and the world.” task is building a modern infrastruc- Congress, in a news release issued prior to commemorate those affected by this trage- On April 26, 1986, Chornobyl was the ture around the airport. April 26, the 26th anniversary of the dy. site of the world’s worst nuclear accident. The UEFA president praised the Chornobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, “As Ukrainian Canadians, we pray for The world was kept ignorant of the acci- work carried out by Ukraine in the underscored: “The Chornobyl nuclear those that suffered and continue to suffer, dent by the Soviet authorities, the UCC framework of preparations for the disaster drastically transformed the lives of the aftermath of this disaster, and others noted. However, as a result of the release of Euro-2012. “It is amazing what the thousands of people in Ukraine and like it that have devastated parts of our substantial amounts of radiation into the small soccer ball can do,” Mr. Platini Belarus. Even today, Ukraine continues to world,” said UCC National President Paul atmosphere, it was not long before other said, expressing his belief that the cope with the long-term health, economic Grod. “Let us come together and commem- countries became aware of the disaster and Euro-2012 in Ukraine will be a grand and environmental consequences of this orate the 26th anniversary of the the utter failure of the Soviet authorities to event for soccer fans. preventable disaster.” Chornobyl nuclear disaster in our commu- ensure the safety of those living closest to Messrs. Yanukovych and Platini, The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) nities and let us not forget this event that the nuclear plant. joined by Vice Prime Minister for Infrastructure Boris Kolesnikov, together cut the symbolic ribbon open- ing the new terminal and unveiled a U.S. changes visa processing fees bust of King Danylo Halytsky inside the new terminal. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Non-immigrant Visa Processing Fees Source: Official Website of Ukraine’s State has adjusted visa processing fees as of Type of visa Previous fee New fee President April 13. The fees for most non-immigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Tourist, Business, Transit, Crew Member, Student, $140 $160 Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa Exchange Visitor, Journalist visas processing fees will decrease. Petition-Based visas (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) $150 $190 The State Department is required to recover, as far as possible, the cost of pro- Treaty Investor and Trader visas (E) $390 $270 cessing visas through the collection of Fiancé(e) visas (K) $350 $240 application fees. For a number of rea- Border Crossing Cards (age 15 and older) $140 $160 sons, the current fees no longer cover the actual cost of processing non-immigrant Border Crossing Cards (under age 15) $14 $15 visas. The non-immigrant visa fee increase will support the addition and Immigrant Visa Processing Fees expansion of overseas facilities, as well as additional staffing required to meet Type of visa Previous fee New fee increased visa demand. Immediate Relative and Family Preference Applications $330 $230 Although most categories of non-immi- grant visa processing fees will increase, Employment-Based Applications $720 $405 the fee for E visas (treaty-traders and Other Immigrant Visa Applications $305 $220 treaty-investors) and K visas (for fiancés/ Diversity Visa Program Fee $440 $330 fiancées of U.S. citizens) will decrease. Because of a reallocation of costs asso- Determining Returning Resident Status $380 $275 ciated with immigrant visas, all catego- Official Website of Ukraine’s President ries of immigrant visa processing fees Fee information may also be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website, A bust of King Danylo Halytsky is will decrease. travel.state.gov, and on the websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates. unveiled inside the new terminal.

Mr. Kuzmin also said that the prosecu- the prosecutors’ goal was to shock Europe “outdated.” Tymoshenko... tors were targeting the deputy chairman of into stopping its defense of Ms. Fatherland has claimed that Mr. Ms. Tymoshenko’s Fatherland party, Tymoshenko. He also alleged that those Filipchuk was punished for opposing the (Continued from page 2) Oleksander Turchynov, who de facto heads who commissioned the Shcherban murder U.S. company Vanco’s attempts to “snatch Fatherland while Ms. Tymoshenko is in must be among the PRU ranks as several the Black Sea shelf from the state” (byut. son who confessed to killing Mr. Shcherban prison. He said Mr. Turchynov was suspect- influential members of the PRU had built com.ua, April 6). Ms. Tymoshenko’s Cabinet a decade ago, Vadym Bolotskikh, has been ed of illegally awarding an apartment to his their business empires on the ruins of Mr. canceled Vanco’s license to develop the reportedly transferred from a distant pris- spokesman when Mr. Turchynov headed Shcherban’s business (Channel 5, April 7). Prikerchenskaya oil field in the Black Sea in on to Kyiv for questioning (UNIAN, April 6). the security service in the government of Meanwhile, another former minister April 2008 claiming that it had been Asked during a talk show why Ruslan President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime from Ms. Tymoshenko’s government has awarded the license illegally. Vanco Shcherban had not come up with his accu- Minister Ms. Tymoshenko in 2005 (Inter, received a prison term. On April 5, a court planned to develop the field in partnership sations earlier, Mr. Kuzmin said that he was April 6). Another ally of Ms. Tymoshenko, in Kyiv sentenced former Environment with Donetsk-based tycoon Rinat afraid for his life. What’s more, Mr. Kuzmin former Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Minister Heorhii Filipchuk to three years in Akhmetov, who is a senior member of the said that his team suspected Ms. Lutsenko, was sentenced to four years in jail for exceeding his authority in preparing PRU. Tymoshenko and Mr. Lazarenko of also jail earlier this year for awarding an apart- a ministry contract with a legal company commissioning the murders of another ment to his former driver. (Ukrinform, April 5). Mr. Filipchuk was The article above is reprinted from Donetsk businessman, Oleksander Momot, Mr. Turchynov has dismissed all the new indicted under the same law under which Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from in 1996, and former National Bank of accusations against his boss and himself as Ms. Tymoshenko was indicted last October its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, Ukraine Governor Vadym Hetman in 1998. a smear campaign, and he suggested that and which President Yanukovych called www.jamestown.org. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Zakerzonnia and Akcja Wisla Sixty-five years ago Sixty-five years ago the Communist government of Poland perpetrated the forced resettlement of some 150,000 from ethnically Ukrainian lands in the administrative and judicial inside Poland, southeastern part of the country, close to the border with the Ukrainian Soviet by Askold S. Lozynskyj all to no avail. Finally on March 19, 2010, it Socialist Republic, to territories in northwestern Poland known as the “recovered The operation began at 4 a.m. on April 28, filed a complaint with the European Court territories” (ziemie odzyskane), which were part of pre-war Germany but became 1947. The result was that over a period of of Human Rights seeking redress from the part of Poland after World War II. roughly three months some 20,000 soldiers current Republic of Poland for declining The swift military operation – a clear example of ethnic cleansing – began in the of the Polish People’s Army, the Internal substantive action meant to rehabilitate the early morning hours of April 28, 1947. Its purpose, according to a secret document Security Corps and special personnel of the Ukrainian minority in Poland. dated April 16, 1947, was “To finally solve the Ukrainian problem in Poland, …to police Milicija Obywatelska and the Security On February 16 of this year the evacuate from the southern and eastern border region all individuals of Ukrainian Service Urzad Bezpieszenstwa forcibly European Court notified the Union of nationality and resettle them on the northwestern lands...” It was underscored that changed the ethnic composition of the south- Ukrainians in Poland that this matter did “The evacuation must include all elements of the Ukrainian nationality, including eastern regions of Poland, relocating some not fall within its jurisdiction. There are no Lemkos and those of mixed Ukrainian-Polish marriages. …” 150,000 Ukrainians to the Northwest. avenues of appeal. Legally the European By means of Akcja Wisla, or Operation Vistula, the Ukrainian character of the Many died during the roughshod pro- Court is correct since Akcja Wisla took Lemko, Sian, Kholm and Pidliashia regions was to be destroyed, and the Ukrainians cess of ethnic cleansing. The authorities place several years before the European of Poland were to be totally assimilated into the Polish milieu. That is, the were discriminate enough to single out Court had come into existence. Ukrainians, as an organized community in Poland, were to vanish. intellectuals and clergy, who were then As noted by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America in its statement issued incarcerated in the Jawozno concentration on the 65th anniversary of Akcja Wisla, “The official purpose of the military opera- camp. Many were tortured and later died in Akcja Wisla’s reset- tion …was to incapacitate the active units of Ukraine’s liberation force, the Ukrainian the camp. The resettlement directive for the Insurgent Army (UPA), in the Lemko region, and deny it a source of local support. In general Ukrainian populace was very spe- tlement directive for fact, the action was a premeditated plan conducted by Soviet and Polish authorities cific: no more than a 10 percent concentra- the general Ukraini- during and after World War II ‘to resolve the Ukrainian question…’ ” Indeed, accord- tion of Ukrainians could constitute the pop- ing to ample documentation, the planning for Akcja Wisla had taken place well in ulation of any urban or rural location. an populace was very advance. Some Poles even recently have tried to specific: no more than It must be noted that Akcja Wisla was in fact the continuation of Polish and Soviet justify “Akcja Wisla” (the operation’s Polish policy adopted in 1944 and their proposed demarcation of the border between them name) as retribution for the Ukrainian- a 10 percent concen- based largely on the Curzon Line (established in 1919 as the border between the Polish massacres in Volyn in 1943. Others tration of Ukrainians opposing powers of the Second Polish Republic and Bolshevik Russia). Poles and have pointed to the ethnographic Ukrainian Jews on Soviet territory were to be resettled west of the line to Poland, while lands such as Lemkivschyna and others, could constitute Ukrainians, Belarusians and Lithuanians were to be transferred eastward to Soviet which were made a part of Communist territory. For Poland, this “exchange” of populations was key to achieving the goal of a Poland and continue as part of the Polish the population of more Polish Poland; for the USSR it was the solution to a multitude of regional issues Republic today, serving as the main base of any urban or rural and had international ramifications as approval was sought for a shift in the border. operations for the Ukrainian Insurgent This forced “repatriation” and the subsequent forced resettlement, according to Army in the post World War II period. location in Poland. Dr. Taras Hunczak, editor and compiler of the new book “Zakerzonnia: Ethnic Nevertheless, the current Republic of Cleansing of the Ukrainian Minority in Poland 1944-1947,” had “devastating conse- Poland has recognized the crimes of its pre- The current Republic of Poland, irre- quences for Poland’s Ukrainian minority,” leaving the community scarred for decessor state. The Polish Senate in 1990 spective of governments or party affiliation, decades. (The title of the book, “Zakerzonnia,” refers to the territory west of the apologized to the Ukrainian community. In has been one of the staunchest supporters Curzon Line.) 2002 Polish President Aleksander of an independent and democratic Ukraine, The new book, a collection of articles by scholars from the United States and Kwasniewski apologized as did President perhaps most importantly advocating Poland, including Yale’s Prof. Timothy Snyder, known for his book “Bloodlands: Lech Kaczynski in 2007. However, the bringing Ukraine into the European Union Europe Between Hitler and Stalin,” aims to acquaint English-language readers with Polish Parliament (Sejm) and its govern- and NATO. Together the two countries will the history of the Ukrainian people who lived in Zakerzonnia, perhaps the ultimate ments headed by its many prime ministers be hosting the European Cup this June. borderland, which suffered so much upheaval and bloodshed. It is a book well worth since independence have remained silent. These manifestations of a good neighbor reading to learn about this often overlooked aspect of the history of the Ukrainian The more significant problem is that little policy has been laudable. True, some cyn- people. or no tangible effort has been made by ics, and I am one of them, insist that The publishers of “Zakerzonnia,” the Organization for the Defense of Lemko Poland to liquidate the effects of Akcjaa Poland’s affability towards Ukraine has Western Ukraine and The Lemko Research Foundation, have found a most fitting Wisla or provide restitution, except for been less altruistic and more strategic, see- and valuable way to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Akcja Wisla. minor gestures such as permitting a return ing a strong and democratic Ukraine as a to once-occupied lands after more than half buffer between itself and Russia. a century and the return of the Ukrainian On historical issues, frankly, Poland has home to the Ukrainian community in been unyielding. This in spite of the fact Przemysl (Peremyshl). that historically the Poles invaded April The Convention on the Prevention and Ukrainian territory three times. Ukrainians Turning the pages back... Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was never once occupied Polish territory. There adopted by the United Nations General is no legal mandate that Poland admit its Assembly on December 9, 1948, and transgressions against Ukrainians and 30 Five years ago, on April 30, 2007, President Viktor entered into force on January 12, 1951. work towards genuine reconciliation, but 2007 Yushchenko issued a presidential decree and dismissed Article 2 of the convention defined genocide there certainly may be a moral element that Assistant Court Chair Valerii Pshenychnyi of the Constitutional as an act committed with intent to destroy, good willed Poles should consider. Court, who violated the secrecy of the deliberation room by pub- in whole of in part, a national, ethnical, Ukrainians should forgive Poles not only licly disclosing how judges voted on several matters. Mr. Pshenychnyi also illegally racial or religious group, as such, by “delib- for Akcja Wisla but for all the historical appointed fellow Judge Suzanna Stanik as the court’s reporting judge. The following day, erately inflicting on the group conditions of inequities. What the Poles do is besides the May 1, 2007, President Yushchenko signed another decree dismissing Ms. Stanik. She was life calculated to bring about its physical point. Forgiveness simply is the moral and indirectly accused by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on April 16, 2007, of accepting destruction in whole or in part.” Both effect Christian way. $12 million in bribes through her elderly mother. and motive of “Akcja Wisla are clear. In While it should not involve geo-political Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers met on May 3, 2007, to discuss the recent firings of the 1947, just prior to the operation, there were strategy, the two sometimes are in tandem two Constitutional Court judges by President Yushchenko. “The president’s latest unlawful 500,000 Ukrainians in Poland. According to assuming good faith. However, forgiving decree to dismiss a second Constitutional Court judge forces us to state that Viktor the last census there are currently 37,000 does not mean forgetting. Not only Lemkos Yushchenko is pushing Ukraine down a path of anarchy and chaos with his anti-constitu- Ukrainians. The intent is transparent from and Boykos, but all Ukrainians dare not for- tional acts,” said coalition partners Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, Verkhovna Rada the directives of resettlement and its man- get the victims of Akcja Wisla or any other Chair Oleksander Moroz and Communist Party of Ukraine Chair Petro Symonenko in a ner: the directive for no more than a 10 per- tragedy that has befallen Ukrainians over joint statement. cent concentration of Ukrainians and spe- centuries of foreign occupation and rule. The decision came following the president’s fears that the Constitutional Court would cial directives depleting the nation of intel- We must remember for the sake of the vic- overturn his decree to dismiss Parliament and call for pre-term elections. Mr. lectuals and clergy, whose torture and con- tims because they deserve our consider- Yushchenko’s supporters argued that it is the president’s prerogative to dismiss judges finement in a concentration camp that was ation. Our ancestors suffered so much. But that he appointed who violate the law, while opponents alleged that he was sabotaging the a part of the notorious Nazi camp at we must remember also for our children. Constitutional Court. Auschwitz and ultimate death, ensured the Today’s problems pale by comparison “It looks suspiciously like politically motivated actions by Yushchenko, but given the dearth of that stratum of Ukrainian society. with our past. We must live and work to machinations taking place between the judges, it seemed sufficient cause,” said Ivan The organized Ukrainian community in ensure a future less tragic and more peace- Lozowy, president of the Institute of Statehood and Democracy in Kyiv. Poland has sought rehabilitation through ful. Ensuring that future often means liquidation of the lasting negative effects of remembering the past, no matter how diffi- (Continued on page 12) Akcja Wisla. It has pursued many options, cult that may be. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 7

NEWS AND VIEWS From a Canadian Angle The debasement of Ukraine’s youth by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn by Bohdan Pechenyak between. Corruption, rent-seeking and thievery reign. There is a humorous saying I am writing this commentary to draw in Ukraine: “If you’re poor, at least you readers’ attention to a phenomenon that is know you’ve been honest.” Yes, bittersweet widespread in today’s Ukraine – namely, humor. Fight corruption: Hit where it hurts the debasement of its youth. What com- As you are reading this, many young Among the leading issues of concern just cut back its international commit- pelled me to write this letter was a brief Ukrainians are breaking their backs doing to the Ukrainian community in Canada ments around the world but spared discussion via an e-mail list that focuses on dirty, often illegal, jobs in various countries and throughout the free world is the Ukraine. In fact, during the visit Minister Ukrainian politics and society. across Europe. Sure, they are able to make relentless and systematic elimination of Oda announced a new nearly $14 million In recent years, in many cities, towns more money than they would if they stayed Ukraine’s political opposition. President agriculture program. However, on a con- and villages across Ukraine, teenagers can in Ukraine. Yes, they faithfully send remit- Viktor Yanukovych has yet to grasp the ference call back to Canada she could not frequently be seen smoking, drinking, loi- tances to Ukraine to support their children dangerous nature of the reign of terror hide her displeasure at reporting on the tering and aimlessly hanging out in broad and, usually, grandparents who watch after he has perpetrated against political arrest’s timing and the silent treatment daylight, when they should be at school, them. But consider the price: their children rivals. As bad as this is for democracy, it in the media – now mostly under state developing their minds and bodies, their grow up deprived of parental love, support is just as bad for him and his cohorts. control – that Canada’s rebukes about social and emotional skills, their ability to and care. Slavko Vakarchuk sings about this Sooner or later they will pay. the need to return to democratic princi- think and create. in his song “Fun times have come, brother”: Since coming to power two years ago, ples had received. In addition, many girls, particularly in “The soul has woken up and is asking itself the president has been playing barbaric In view of such behavior it might have smaller towns and villages, tend to adopt – why I am alone? There’s no one to ask – cat and mouse games with the opposi- been an equally strong message for an eclectic clothing style gleaned from gold instead of the father, instead of the tion. Snubbing public opinion at home Minister Oda to have left Ukraine imme- glamour magazines and other media. mother – a deaf wall.” and abroad, he has presided over the diately. But diplomacy is nothing if not These poor attempts at imitation of fashion Growing up this way, the children often arrests and incarceration of more than hopeful. She was pleased to report that icons, presented as “sexy,” “cool,” “mysteri- acquire a distorted hierarchy of values, 100 of its leaders, forcing others into Ukraine agreed to welcome election ous,” “seductive,” etc., usually communicate where monetary interests trump morality, exile, into silence or betrayal. Yulia observers. lack of taste, are sexually provocative and spirituality, humanity. They come to expect Tymoshenko is but the best known. She Pleased? imply promiscuity. I realize that I’m gener- easy money, not understanding its value, is also the greatest thorn in his side, hav- How can Canada trust Ukraine after alizing here, but, accounting for variations the effort required to make it, or the ing lost the presidency to him by a mere the insult of another in-your-face arrest and subtleties, this description reflects the increasing importance of education in 5 percent and now she is mustering her designed to undermine friendly ges- reality fairly accurately. today’s fast-paced, global information age. party to join a new opposition force tures? The official “welcome” to observ- It would be possible to allay this concern Moreover, they grow up in a corrupt soci- under Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Her trial, incar- ers reeks of duplicity. It reminds us of by remembering how each of us used to be ety and quickly lose any illusion of fairness ceration and now, medical mistreatment how, in the earlier days of their ascen- – young, rebellious and eager to discover or justice, if they ever had one. – is condemned internationally; to the dency, the oligarchs mocked Western val- the world, how we made all kinds of mis- As if that weren’t enough, the culture of president and his cohorts, it’s a sport. ues while devouring Ukraine’s national takes and misjudgments in fashion, in consumerism and the vulgarity of low It is unclear as to what Mr. Yanukovych economic wealth and democratic institu- social behaviors, in cultural expression – brow, lowest-common-denominator pop hopes to gain by turning Ms. Tymoshenko tions. Human rights, they jeered dismis- only if this phenomenon weren’t so wide- culture glorify the superficial over the into a global martyr along the lines of sively? Give them human rights – we’ll spread and a symptom pointing to a seri- meaningful, appearances over substance, Nelson Mandela and Myanmar’s Aung take everything else! ous dysfunction in Ukrainian society: that and wastefulness over resourcefulness. San Sui Kyi. No matter what “crimes” the The arrest was a similar taunt: Come the general morale among the young is This breeds ignorance and prejudice, cyni- justice system throws at her, both he and and observe the elections in the thou- exceedingly low. cism and hedonism, and civic and political the system have lost credibility. Whether sands, more if you wish; it is not how the Does this surprise you? Well, it apathy at the time when knowledge, faith, he lets her go, keeps “torturing” her – little people vote, it’s how we count. shouldn’t. After all, what else is to be idealism and activism are most needed. this from an examining German doctor – Besides, we have well-paid international expected? Ukrainian society is still sick – it Regrettably, nihilism rules the day. or even allows her to die as Sergei consultants to advise us how to pull the is still post-Soviet, with everything that This is, of course, the worst-case scenar- Magnitsky did in Russia, the president wool over your eyes. term implies. Soviet anomie (a lack of io. There are cases when, even in the has sealed his place in history. At best, he The menacing mood is clear. The time social norms, a breakdown of social bonds absence of parents, caretakers are able to will be remembered as a subservient has come for Canada to join other like- between an individual and their communi- provide the children with a wholesome, lackey to Russia and a pariah among minded countries moving from a friendly ty) has been replaced by anomie of a semi- nurturing environment. Unfortunately, world leaders. but critical stance to the more targeted democratic – these days it’s closer to semi- even in these cases and even those children His woman-hating and democracy- name-and-shame-the-culprits regime. Or authoritarian – state with a vulture capital- who have parents to bring them up, who hating will be his demise. Mr. Yanukovych get tougher – hit the abusers where it ist economy, in which bureaucrats, the oli- are able to find opportunities, gain a good has been seduced by the power and hurts most: restrict their travel by disal- garchs and organized crime (almost synon- education and achieve a certain higher wants more as he throws caution to the lowing visas and freeze their ill-gotten ymous terms) amass capital, while the peo- level of social scale, frequently are subject winds and friendly advice back at assets. ple stay poor. to the same nihilism and anomie. After all, Ukraine’s few remaining friends. This The United States has already begun The state does not care the least bit they also see the corruption and injustice was made abundantly clear as insult was this process. The Magnitsky List, named about the people, including the teenagers, around them, they see that anything can be added to injury during the visit there by after the Russian whistle blowing lawyer the students, and the young workers and bought and sold, that morality is a useless Canada’s Minister of International who died in prison after 11 months of professionals. Those who have the means, luxury. So, deliberately or not, they act to Cooperation Bev Oda. horror, means to blacklist those implicat- leave. Those who stay behind either lack maintain the status quo of widespread cor- One could almost see the man snicker- ed in his death. Russia is feeling the heat, the means and opportunities to do the ruption and moral bankruptcy. ing when, during Minister Oda’s visit, it calling the gesture “an unfriendly step same, or tend to value their families, It’s is a very bleak picture that I’ve paint- was announced that another opposition- against Russia…, disrespect… of its judi- friends and homeland more than individual ed. It’s not all bad, of course. There are ist, former Acting Minister of Defense ciary’s independence.” economic and professional success. A few good families that bring up good children, Valerii Ivashchenko, was sentenced to The list means to be “unfriendly.” It of the former choose to return, because of teaching them to recognize right from five years’ imprisonment. The message aims to deprive criminals of their safety patriotism, nostalgia or social ties. Some wrong and to live a principled life. from Ukraine’s leaders was clear: We nets – an escape abroad to gentrification are even able to make their way, possibly Although they are few, there are organiza- care nada about letters of friendly advice via illicit gains. Europe, too, is moving in start a small business or achieve some suc- tions and institutions in the Ukrainian soci- and warnings penned by Canada’s prime that direction. Canada should not stay cess in their chosen profession. ety that help foster responsible, informed minister and his minister of foreign behind. Indeed, I don’t want to paint the picture and capable citizens. affairs. The arrest was to show Canada As for Canada’s election observer mis- in overly dark tones. Some young people, The National Scouting Organization of who’s in charge, that there is nothing sion? Go and be most vigilant. And who are smart, educated (often mostly due Ukraine, Plast, with which many of you are Western democracies can do about it, remember, in Ukraine fat cats have sharp to their own efforts rather than to formal very familiar, is one such organization. and that the more persuasive model of claws. institutions), enterprising, open to the Many of these children manage to be suc- behavior is the ultimate bully, Russia. world and cognizant of the newest devel- cessful, to become leaders and to make It was a strong signal, a spit at Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- opments in their chosen field, are able to their contributions, ranging from small to Canada’s extended hand, for Canada had tacted at [email protected]. achieve considerable success in Ukraine very significant, toward changing things for and enjoy a relatively comfortable life as a the better. middle-class professional or a business So, not all is lost – not by a long shot. We welcome your opinion owner. Regrettably, those are few and far However, the problems exist, are serious The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a variety and cannot be ignored. The magnitude of of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian communities. Bohdan Pechenyak, who is originally the problem becomes evident, when you Letters should be typed and signed (anonymous letters are not published). Letters are accept- from Lviv, now resides in Philadelphia. He consider that even Plast is not immune to ed also via e-mail at [email protected]. The daytime phone number and address of the let- ter-writer must be given for verification purposes. Please note that a daytime phone number holds a dual master’s degree in social work is essential in order for editors to contact letter-writers regarding clarifications or questions. and public health from Temple University. 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REDISCOVERING HISTORY The debasement... (Continued from page 7)

encroachments of glamour-obsessed consumerist culture, Luba Saj-Cholhan: woman of valor political opportunism, financial malfeasance, etc. It stands to reason, since Plast is also a part of the wider social fab- by Taras Hunczak ric, and each member is first and foremost a fallible human being. Back in October 2009, a remarkable story appeared in In other words, the way to address these problems is to the Jewish Community News about 91-year-old Luba Saj- transform the culture and strengthen civil society. Of Cholhan of Passaic, N.J., who was recognized by Yad course, without changing the current government – run by Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority, as one of the Righteous Among criminals and aggressively anti-Ukrainian post-Soviet the Nations. bureaucrats – as well as the way it functions, progress is The honoree, Ukrainian-born Mrs. Saj-Cholhan, is a bound to be piecemeal and excruciatingly slow. descendant of the distinguished Hirniak family, whose one It doesn’t have to be that way. In 2004 we witnessed uncle, Nykyfor Hirniak, was a unit commander of the Ukrainians believing in themselves and their ability to Legion of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen while another, Yosyp effect social change. Unfortunately, they also succumbed to Hirniak, became a famous actor in the leading Ukrainian the Messianic syndrome, believing the politicians’ promis- theaters. As a young lady she married Dr. Thaddeus Saj, es to do the right thing and save the country. Well, the who was arrested by the Communists in 1941 and sent to upside is that they will not make that mistake ever again. the Ural Mountain region from which he never returned. They realize that ultimately they have only themselves to When the German forces came to Ternopil in 1941, Mrs. rely on and that the next generation of political leadership Saj was with her year-old son Yurij. In this difficult situa- must come from among themselves. tion she enjoyed the close support of her family. This is where organizations like Plast can be useful. With the advance of the Germans, the Ukrainian people, Through mentoring and encouragement, it is possible to having survived Communist rule, had all kinds of expecta- teach how to practice good judgment, how to think critical- tions for the possibility of political independence. Soon ly and creatively, how to appreciate beauty, truth and wis- they learned, however, that Germany’s real plans were to dom, how to cultivate tasteful esthetics and positive ethics, turn Ukraine into a colony, which included exploitation of and, most importantly, how to be an active member of soci- Ukrainians and extermination of the Jewish people. ety without falling victim to peer pressure and conform- Anybody who dared to help a Jew was condemned to ism. In fact, there is a whole generation of such individuals death. that has recently entered adulthood. Many of them were It was under these circumstances that Mrs. Saj decided, schooled by the Orange Revolution. Their destiny is to at the risk of her own life as well as that of her little son, to change Ukraine and lead the country. do everything to save her friend Mina Shulster. She hid Luba Saj-Cholhan as a young woman. You may not agree with everything I’ve said so far. Mina in her own house and later provided her with a false A ceremony in Mrs. Saj-Cholhan’s honor was held on Welcome or not, these are my views. Unfortunately, they passport by using her late mother-in-law’s paperwork. October 5, 2009, at the Consulate General of Israel in New reflect the current realities of life in Ukraine only too well. Having this document, Ms. Shulster was able to go to York, and she was presented the Righteous Among Nations However, as I’ve argued, optimism is warranted. In fact, it is Austria, where she worked as a streetcar conductor. Being medal – inscribed with the words “They who have saved a required. We all need to come to terms with reality in the in Austria saved Ms. Shulster’s life. Eventually she moved single life, it is as if they have saved an entire world” – and face of hard facts of life. However, when our attitude affects with her family to Israel, where her children and grandchil- a certificate of honor. the outcome, optimism gives us an important advantage. dren now live, thanks to the heroic and selfless actions of Let’s not forget that “together we are many and we can- Mrs. Saj-Cholhan. (Continued on page 18) not be defeated!” Nobody will ever change that. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 9 New book, “Zakerzonnia”, recounts plight of Ukrainians in Poland WHIPPANY, N.J. – More than 50 people gathered at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, here in Whippany, N.J., on March 25 to hear Prof. Taras Hunczak present his newest publication, “Zakerzonnia: Ethnic Cleansing of the Ukrainian Minority in Poland, 1944-1947.” This is the first English-language treatment of the subject. “Zakerzonnia“ is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Akcija Wisla, the forced deportation of Ukrainians to Poland. It was a collaborative effort of the Lemko Research Foundation and the Organization for the Defense of Lemo Western Ukraine (ODLWU). The event, sponsored by the ODLWU, was opened by Zenon Halkowycz, president, who thanked the audience for coming and introduced Dr. Hunczak, professor emeri-

Matthew Dubas Organizers of the book presentation for “Zakerzonnia” at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey in Whippany, N.J., on March 25. tus of Rutgers University, the editor and compiler of the Alla Kusevych sang selections of Ukrainian and Lemko book. songs. As part of the program, the film “Fire and Sword” Prof. Hunczak explained, “This book tells part of a histo- was screened; it details the fight of the Ukrainian ry about the Lemkos of Ukraine.” Ukraine was divided Insurgent Army (UPA) in the Zakerzonnia region. among many empires, he said, and the toughest part of In gratitude for his work on this latest book, Mr. completing this book was a standardization of names of Halkowycz named Prof. Hunczak an honorary Lemko. places and people, because there were multiple authors The event was concluded with remarks by Stephen translating the material and the differences between Polsh Howansky, president of the Lemko Research Foundation, and Ukrainian transliterations. who thanked Prof. Hunczak and the authors and individu- “The ethnic identity of the Lemkos survived in exile, als involved with the publication of “Zakerzonnia.” beyond the borders of Ukraine,” Prof. Hunczak noted. Prof. Hunczak, who is a retired professor of history at The book includes chapters by Roman Drozd, Timothy Rutgers, signed copies of the new book for audience mem- Snyder, Yewhen Misylo, Diana Howansky Reilly and Mykola bers. Duplak, with assistance by Marie Duplak and Mykola Readers may purchase books for $25 ($30 with post- Darmochwal. Translators included Evhen Ladna, age) by sending a check made out to ODLWU Inc., P.O. Box Volodymyr Hrycyk and Dr. taras V. Shmiher. 7, Clifton, N.J. 07015. Readers may also telephone Vasyl Following the presentation by Prof. Hunczak, bandurist Harhaj, 973-772-3344, for more information on the book. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 11 CONCERT REVIEW Tenor John Daszak to debut Zuk duo offers inspired at Metropolitan Opera on May 4 by Helen Smindak performance in Montreal NEW YORK – British-born tenor John Daszak, the son of a Ukrainian émigré who settled in England after World War II, will make his first appearance on the Metropolitan Opera stage on May 4. Mr. Daszak, considered one of the most versatile of Britain’s new generation of ten- ors, will sing the role of Captain Vere in Benjamin Britten’s retelling of Herman Melville’s shipboard drama “Billy Budd.” Appearing with him will be baritone Nathan Gunn as the innocent hero Billy Budd and bass-baritone James Morris as Budd’s nemesis. The three-hour production will be pre- sented again on May 10 and 12. Mr. Daszak is the nephew of Zenon John Daszak Dashak (they spell their last names differ- cal, dramatic presence with a voice the tim- ently), who was a professor of viola and the bre of which reminded me of the late, great long-time rector of the Lviv National Gerhard Stolze.” Another critic declared that Luba and Ireneus Zuk Academy of Music and taught the celebrat- “John Daszak has a flexible, beautiful voice ed viola player Yuri Bashmet. combined with a most intelligent, effortless by José Vásquez affectionate phrasing and carefully bal- His Met debut comes during a season characterization.” anced ensemble performance, beautifully that includes the title role of Zemlinsky’s The tenor’s career highlights include MONTREAL – The internationally underscoring the passion of the melodic “Der Zwerg” at Munich’s Bavarian State Aaron in “Moses und Aron,” Mephistopheles renowned Canadian Ukrainian piano duo composition. Opera, Jim Mahoney in “Rise and Fall of the in “Dr. Faustus” and the title role of “Peter of Luba and Ireneus Zuk presented an The concert also included “Six Pièces City of Mahagonny” with the De Vlaamse Grimes.” He has also sung the role of Zinovy ambitious, dynamic and eclectic program Ukrainiennes” by Théodore Akimenko, a Opera in Belgium, and Grishka Kuterma in in “Lady Macbeth of Mitsensk” and Prince to a large and enthusiastic audience on Ukrainian composer of international “The Invisible City of Kitezh” with the Golitsin in “Khovanshchina.” February 27 at Pollack Hall of the Schulich repute. Netherlands Opera. A popular concert performer with a rep- School of Music of McGill University. Later in the evening, Ireneus Zuk paid A former member of English National ertoire ranging from Mahler and Janacek The Zuk duo treated its guests to a tribute to Prof. Istvan Anhalt, former direc- Opera, Mr. Daszak has performed frequently through Rossini, Beethoven and Verdi, Mr. diverse repertoire of genres, each highlight- tor of Queen’s School of Music, who passed with major U.K. opera companies, including Daszak has collaborated with such world- ing the duo’s exquisite playing and mastery away on February 24 in Kingston, Ontario. the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne renowned conductors as Kurt Masur, of classical and modern musical idioms. The Zuk duo also dedicated Akimenko’s Festival and Welsh National Opera. Leonard Slatkin and Sir Colin Davis. The evening’s program began with “November” to Prof. Anhalt’s memory. Based in London, Mr. Daszak has made His recordings include the role of Loge in Franz Schubert’s “Grande Sonata” in B-flat, The Zuk duo is recognized worldwide many important international debuts – “Das Rheingold,” conducted by Zubin Mehta, Op. 30. The Zuks adeptly captured the for its fervent advocacy of Canadian com- Vienna’s Staatsoper, Frankfurt and Hamburg and Pfitzer’s “Palestrina,” conducted by piece’s charming youthful energy in their posers. The Zuks have also received Operas, Opera National de Paris, La Scala Simone Young, both on DVD. awards from the Ukrainian government for Milan and Valencia’s Palais de les Arts. Mr. Daszak was born in Manchester, José Vásquez is a musicologist and con- their “significant personal contribution to His performance as Loge in “Das where he studied at Chetham’s School of servatory course instructor at Montreal’s Rheingold” won critical acclaim: one Music and the Royal Northern College of McGill University. (Continued on page 18) reviewer who pointed to his “lyrical, musi- Music.

Virlana Tkacz speaks ‘Transformation of Kyiv through art’ at the University of Alberta discussed at Wilson Center in D.C. by Natalie Kononenko In addition to her formal talks, she visit- ed and folklore classes EDMONTON, Alberta – Virlana Tkacz, and shared her knowledge with students. founding director of Yara Arts Group, a res- Ms. Tkacz is the creator of 21 original ident company at La MaMa Experimental theater pieces that have been performed all Theater in New York, spoke at the over the world. She shows her work not University of Alberta on February 2 and 3. only at La MaMa and The Ukrainian She gave one talk as part of the Canadian Museum in New York, but has had shows in Institute for Ukrainian Studies seminar Ukraine and brought her creations to vil- series and another as part of the Kule Folklore Center Graduate Lunch talks. (Continued on page 18)

WASHINGTON – Natalia Moussienko, senior research fellow at the Department of Culture Strategies, New Technologies and Innovations, Modern Art Research Institute at the Ukrainian Academy of Arts in Kyiv, recently discussed “New identities for an ancient city: the transformation of Kyiv through art” as part of the Kennan Institute’s lec- ture series at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington. Her presentation on February 27 focused on the interaction of art and politics in Ukraine, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, covering the early steps taken by the leadership of the Ukrainian National Republic; the 1960s, which saw the internal opposition movement in Ukraine evolve from cultural opposition to political dissidence; Virlana Tkacz speaks at the University of Edmonton about her many unique projects, the early 1990s independence period; and the most recent years of metropolitan devel- including the discovery of the “koliadnyky” (carolers) of Kryvorivnia, Ivano- opment that threatens the aesthetic, social and historical face of that ancient capital. Frankivsk region of Ukraine. – Yaro Bihun 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

in Kharkiv, where it was proposed that the proposed methods of general rehabili- against former Acting Defense Minister of NEWSBRIEFS imprisoned former Prime Minister Yulia tation medicine are in line with European Ukraine Valeriy Ivashchenko. (Interfax- Tymoshenko be treated. The ministry said Ukraine) (Continued from page 2) standards. (Ukrinform) that the official letter says the chosen clinic Tefft: more evidence of selective justice Kharkiv court limits peaceful assembly procurator’s office and interior administra- “has a wide range of equipment meeting tion in Zaporizhia Oblast on April 20. “This the most modern medical standards, there KYIV – U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John KHARKIV – Protesters gathered in the treatment of Ms. Tymoshenko outside is no criticism with respect to the building Tefft has said that the latest court case square outside the Kharkiv Court of itself, while the material equipment of the Ukraine is not stipulated by law. Moreover, against former Prime Minister Yulia Appeals, where a preliminary hearing on diagnostic and therapeutic departments is no country in the world has a law allowing Tymoshenko is a continuation of selective April 19 was held in the case against for- broad and helps conduct a significant num- convicts to go abroad for treatment,” Mr. justice in Ukraine. “I think that this is a con- mer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko ber of therapeutic measures.” The state- Pshonka said. The procurator general tinuation of the process of selective justice,” concerning her activities while head of the ment notes that the hospital has proper United Energy Systems of Ukraine (UESU). facilities, with all sanitation elements and he said on April 19 when asked to evaluate cially created hospital ward in Kharkiv is According to the police, some 4,000 people good equipment. German doctors said they the start of a new trial on the activities of justаdded, an “The attempt refusal at of delaying treatment the in a trial.” spe- the United Energy Systems of Ukraine gathered on the square. Supporters of the were pleased that the hospital has tele- Batkivshchyna party surrounded Ms. (Ukrinform) (UESU) in Kyiv during a meeting with stu- medicine devices that help conduct tele- Tymoshenko’s opponents, who chanted dents of the National University of Kyiv- Health Ministry on German MDs’ assessment medicine conferences, in particular, with “Put Tymoshenko in prison for life!” Mohyla Academy. Ms. Tymoshenko refused other European countries. German doctors Supporters responded with calls of to attend the preliminary hearings, citing also noted the readiness of the Ukrainian “Freedom for Yulia!” State law enforcement Ministry received the official conclusion side to cooperate. In their opinion, the atti- health problems in a letter filed with the officers read out through loudspeakers a KYIV – Оn April 20, the Ukrainian Health from German doctors from the Charite tude of the institution’s specialists is unbi- State Penitentiary Service. Ambassador ruling by the District Administrative Court Clinic regarding the therapeutic capabili- ased, the level of professional skills of the Tefft added that the U.S. Embassy had earli- ties of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Central Clinic No. 5 clinic’s management is not in doubt, while er criticized the guilty verdict passed (Continued on page 13)

President Yushchenko announced that Turning... Stepan Havrysh, a leading supporter of for- (Continued from page 6) mer President Kuchma and a member of TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL WALTER HONCHARYK (973) 292-9800 x3040 the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine – or e-mail [email protected] During the May 3, 2007, Cabinet meet- United, would be a replacement judge. Mr. ing, Prime Minister Yanukovych called for Lozowy said that the decision was likely influenced by Presidential Secretariat Chair SERVICES PROFESSIONALS renewed roundtable discussion to hammer out a law on pre-term elections. “We are Viktor Baloha, who had ties to the SPDU. not supposed to allow the country to be The press office of the European Commission for Foreign Neighborhood divided, or spill a single drop of blood,” he Policy stated that the European Union was said. “There’s not a country in the world in maintaining its position that the Ukrainian which a president, who is responsible for political crisis was a domestic matter. A upholding laws and the Constitution, him- compromise should be reached based on self destroyed the legal playing field with the Constitutional Court’s verdict, and the his own hands.” EU would not get involved because Ms. Stanik met with Procurator General Ukrainian politicians have “all the demo- Sviatoslav Piskun, a Party of Regions cratic instruments to resolve the situation,” national deputy who served under former the statement added. President Leonid Kuchma, to review the ОКСАНА СТАНЬКО legality of the president’s dismissal Source: “President fires two judges from Ліцензований продавець decrees, while Mr. Pshenychnyi had a per- Constitutional Court, as political crisis con- Страхування Життя sonal meeting with Mr. Piskun to air his tinues,” by Zenon Zawada, The Ukrainian OKSANA STANKO Licensed Life Insurance Agent complaints. Weekly, May 6, 2007. Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. 32 Peachtree Rd. Self-Defense, For Ukraine, and Reforms Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Tel.: 908-872-2192; email: [email protected] Opposition... and Order – have also joined the united opposition. (Continued from page 1) In related news, the united opposition the Front for Change votes in the propor- is prepared to support UDAR party lead- tional ballot. He also said that the two er Vitali Klitschko in Kyiv’s mayoral elec- parties will agree on individual candi- tions. Mr. Yatsenyuk made the announce- ment at his April 23 press conference. dates they will support. “We will provide full support for this Mr. Turchynov, who was chosen as candidate. We cannot lose the mayoral chairman of the common campaign election in Kyiv,” Mr. Yatsenyuk stated. headquarters of the united opposition, Mr. Turchynov expressed the hope said it is time for all democratic parties to that Mr. Klitschko’s party – the Ukrainian understand that they cannot have sepa- Democratic Alliance for Reform – would rate interests and priorities because they decide in the near future to join the unit- must work together in fighting the cur- ed opposition. rent regime. Four smaller parties – the People’s Sources: RFE/RL, Ukrinform, Ukrainian Movement of Ukraine (Rukh), People’s News Agency.

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nomically, it should move without any will European Court: Katyn was war crime tion (on May 5, 1998), the court said. No NEWSBRIEFS in someone else’s fairway and cannot have significant investigative procedures were KYIV – The European Court of Human its own approach to foreign policy. But held after the ratification. What is more, (Continued from page 12) Rights (ECHR) concluded on April 16 that Ukraine needs an individual approach – Russia ratified the convention 58 years the mass murders of Polish prisoners of both in view of national identity and in after the family members of the plaintiffs of Kharkiv to limit citizens’ rights to peace- war in the former in 1940 ful assembly, the use of loudspeakers and view of its very specific foreign policy envi- were killed. That is an extremely long peri- were a war crime, but found no new evi- od, which, above all, exceeds the periods of the installation of tents. In addition to ronment, which is formed right before our dence requiring the Russian authorities to similar cases. Hence the court is unable to national deputies of the Batkivshchyna fac- eyes,” the minister said. Mr. Gryshchenko reopen the Katyn case. The court said it establish a link between the death of the tion, also present was the first vice-chair- believes the key provision in his article was had concluded that the executions of Polish plaintiff’s family members and the conven- man of the Batkivshchyna All-Ukrainian the statement that, after the accession of prisoners of war were a war crime, as the the Balkans to the European Union, there tion’s entry into force. The investigation of Union, Oleksander Turchynov, who arrived humane treatment of POWs and the ban on the mass murders of more than 20,000 at the court. A police cordon was formed to will most likely be “a durable and very long murders were a part of the conventional pause in the enlargement process.” If so, Polish citizens in 1940 started in 1990 and separate supporters and opponents of the international law that Soviet authorities lasted until 2004 when the case was jailed opposition leader. (Interfax-Ukraine) then it is not ruled out that there will be a were compelled to observe. The judgment quite lengthy uncertainty about the pros- dropped. The ECHR judgment is not final was made on the lawsuit of 15 family mem- and either side may appeal for a hearing at Gryshchenko: Russia is ‘biggest dilemma’ pects of Ukraine’s membership. “Not bers of the Polish citizens executed in the the ECHR Grand Chamber within three because we are bad and not because ‘we are KYIV – Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs USSR in 1940. Although war crimes have months in exceptional cases. According to not wanted there.’ This is the specificity of Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko has said no statute of limitations, no new evidence Andrei Fyodorov, the chief of the office of the current political situation in the EU,” the that Russia is the biggest dilemma for was found in the period since the ratifica- Russia’s ECHR envoy, Russia does not plan Ukrainian foreign policy. There are a num- foreign affairs minister said. He said he tion of the Human Rights Convention to to appeal the European Court of Human ber of psychological barriers between the believes Ukraine will enter into an associa- compel the Russian authorities to reopen Rights ruling for now. “Since violation of two countries, and these can be overcome tion with the EU, while being in a funda- the case, the court said. The court said that Article 2 of the European Convention [on only through dialogue, Mr. Gryshchenko mentally different situation than any other states are bound to investigate violent or the mandatory resumption of the Katyn wrote on April 19 on his blog, responding European country that has ever made this suspicious deaths and that commitment case investigation], which is the key aspect to the reaction of critics who joined the dis- step. “The parallels between Ukraine and exists irrespectively of whether the death of this lawsuit, has not been acknowledged cussion regarding his article titled Poland, the Czech Republic, Serbia or occurred before or after the Human Rights by the court, this gives reasons to believe “Strategic Balance as a Chance for Ukraine Albania are wrong. And not because we are Convention entered into force. In this case, that the ruling is in Russia’s favor, and, in a Multi-Polar World.” He noted: “I’d like worse than Serbia and Albania, but because Russian authorities did much of the investi- accordingly, there is no need to appeal it,” to say a few words about the biggest dilem- there has long been a fundamental political gation before Russia ratified the conven- he said. (Interfax-Ukraine) ma for national foreign policy – about decision with respect to Serbia and Albania, Russia. Some people view my article as a unlike Ukraine,” Mr. Gryshchenko explained. show of respect for Moscow, and some peo- He said there are those who want to shift the blame for this only onto Ukraine, and With deep sorrow ple (mostly radical supporters of turning we announce that back to the EU) as an affront. Russia is that’s their business. But those who know more than a partner for us. But there are a the situation in the European Union and number of psychological barriers between who are honest to the end will not do that, Irene us, which can be overcome only through the minister said. “In this situation, we have dialogue and mutual respect. These ques- to build a Europe in Ukraine, but be pre- Kindrachuk tions cannot be solved ‘through raid.’ ” He pared that it will be mainly our national of Glen Spey, NY and a long time offered his opinion that Ukraine needs an interest and it will be mainly conducted at resident of the area, died Saturday, individual approach in its foreign policy. “I the expense of our national resources. It’s am not a supporter of sharp political hard, but possible. And I see the success of April 14, 2012 at Cornerstone Living changes. I also don’t share the opinion that, Turkey as a sign that it is possible,” Mr. in New Tripoli, PA. She was 92. Gryshchenko noted. (Ukrinform) until the country becomes stronger eco- She was born November 25, 1919 in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine the daughter of the late Michael and the late Clementine Mychailuk Zahaykewych. Irene was married for 55 years to Michael Kindrachuk prior to his death on January 10, 2000. She was also predeceased by her brother Bohdan Zahaykewych. Irene was a member of: St. Volodymyr’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Glen Spey where she was very active in community affairs. Irene Kindrachuk was a very active and dedicated member of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Inc. and held many leader- Basilius Olijnyk ship positions. She was elected president of the UNWLA New Jersey Regional Council 1970-1971. In 1971 she headed the XVI UNWLA National 92, a long-term resident of Pittsburgh, and most recently Convention Committee. 1975-1978 Irene was elected to the UNWLA National of Mountain Lakes, NJ, Board as a Chairwoman of the National Membership Committee. Later peacefully entered into eternal rest and joy on April 9, 2012. (1978-1984) she served as a member of the UNWLA National Auditing Committee, and elected its Chair from 1984-1990. Born in Ukraine, he witnessed first hand as a young man the devasta- She was instrumental in founding UNWLA Branches, including Branch 62 tion of war in Ukraine and Germany during the 1940’s. After the war, he in Glen Spey, NY in 1977. She served as its president for many terms. In immigrated with his wife to the US in 1948. They settled in Pittsburgh, PA in 2003, together with other former presidents of the branch, she was awarded 1949. Basil, along with his twin brother, Michael, and sister-in-law, Maria, an “Honorary Branch 62 President Citation” in recognition of her dedication, was a founder of the Olijnyk Brothers Meat Packing Co., which for many volunteerism and hard work for the organization. Her cheerful disposition, her years was well known for its custom meats, especially their highly popular determination and her trust in Ukraine and Ukrainian American women to kovbasa. continue to nurture Ukrainian cultural heritage will never be forgotten. A family statement read: Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother Basil was a long-term parishioner at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian and always placed her family above all else. She was always in good spirits, Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, PA. He maintained a strong sense of national carried herself with dignity and set an example of how to lead a good, chari- pride for both his home country of Ukraine and the United States. table and loving life. She will be missed by all who knew her, and we are A fan of soccer and boxing, he and his brother Michael could most proud of the legacy she has left and the good deeds she is remembered for often be found watching sporting events on TV and playing chess most by her community. Sunday afternoons. Surviving are: Basil was predeceased by wife, Stefania, and earlier this year by his son: Jerry Kindrachuk and his wife Alexandra, Allentown, PA twin brother, Michael. sister: Natalia Chaykovsky, Morris Plains, NJ He is survived by his niece, Helena Mazur, with husband Leonard of 3 grandsons: Roman Kindrachuk, Peter Kindrachuk, Mark Kindrachuk Mountain Lakes, NJ; he is also survived by his grand nieces and nephew, sister-In-Law: Luba Zahaykewych Maria, Michael and Irene; his great-grand nieces and nephew, Walter, Also several nieces and nephews Helena and Evelyn, and a great-great-grand niece, Alicia. Other survivors Eternal memory! include numerous family members in Ukraine. Panakhyda was held on April 21, 2012 at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, Funeral Services were held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic in Port Jervis. Church in Whippany, NJ, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Funeral services were held on April 21, 2012 in St. Volodymyr’s Ukrainian Jenkintown, PA. Catholic Church, Glen Spey, NY, followed by interment at Glen Spey In honor of Basil, donations to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Glen Spey, NY. Church Building Fund, 60 N. Jefferson Rd., Whippany, NJ 07981 would be Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Volodymyr’s Ukrainian gratefully appreciated. Catholic Church, Glen Spey, NY, The Ukrainian Museum, 222 E 6th St, New Eternal memory! York, NY 10003, or to your favorite charity. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

Hopping out of a car one day he felt his right and 2010.) He signed free agent Fisher to Hoops history: Kupchak the player hamstring muscle pop. The leg pain stabilize the point guard slot, picked up a stemmed from his back problem, which young athletic defender in Trevor Ariza, and Even before July 1981 when he signed ever, but the Bullets were unable or unwill- grew worse all summer. His entire junior then made a mid-season trade that cement- an offer sheet with the Lakers for $800,000 ing to match the Lakers’ offer. When season he played in constant pain before ed his profile and reputation when he a year for seven years, forcing the Kupchak took his offer from the Lakers to finally undergoing surgery for a herniated acquired Pau Gasol from Memphis. Washington Bullets to trade him to Los Bullets boss Abe Pollin, he offered to stay disc. He started his senior season along Bryant himself came full circle regarding Angeles, Mitch Kupchak was winning over for $700,000 per year, a $100,000 discount with Tommy LaGarde, Walter Davis, Phil his General Manager, at one time rating him friends and influencing games with his atti- from his Lakers deal. Pollin countered with Ford and John Kuester, winning Atlantic as going from “an F to an A plus.” tude. If it takes a good attitude to recognize a $500,000 a year deal guaranteed for five Coast Conference Player of the Year. He then To his credit, Kupchak said he never took one, then Kupchak’s judgment on such mat- years. Kupchak accepted the Lakers offer started for the 1976 U.S. Olympic team and his star player’s earlier criticism personally. ters is quite reliable. after calling a Washington reporter to was selected in the first round of the NBA “I understand from a player’s point of view, “Mitch helps a team in a lot of ways that explain what happened: it was important draft by the Bullets. particularly when you’ve had the type of can’t be measured in box scores,” said Tom for him the D.C. fans understood he wanted Health issues remained an obstacle to a success that he had early,” Kupchak said in a LaGarde, an ex-teammate of Kupchak’s at to stay and be a part of the team’s rebuild- successful NBA career. Although the first 2008 telephone interview with The the University of North Carolina, in a 1981 ing process after helping win a champion- operation was successful there wasn’t sig- Washington Post’s Michael Lee. “Perhaps Sports Illustrated interview with Bruce ship. nificant improvement. Toward the end of you’re looking at your window beginning to Newman. “You’ve got to keep on your toes His best year with the Bullets was 1977- the 1978-1979 season, Kupchak got pulled close a bit, and there is a great concern against him because he plays hard all the 1978 as a backup center when Washington down backward going up for a rebound of a you’re not going to get back to winning. It’s got to take some patience. Players have a time. The guy’s relentless.” defeated Seattle for the NBA title. Despite missed foul shot, reinjuring his back, forcing hard time with that sometimes.” The fact that Kupchak started only 15 missing four weeks in the middle of the sea- a June 1979 operation. Recovery from the Kupchak understood the pressure to games in five campaigns with the Bullets son with torn thumb ligaments, Kupchak second operation was way slower. Three make a move might have been more intense and that he suffered through two back oper- returned for the stretch drive to average months turned into a full year before nor- if not for the strong support he received ations in six years made many basketball 19.2 points in their final 22 games. malcy returned. A month before the end of from Lakers owner Jerry Buss and his son, experts skeptical of his worth. “I don’t think Tall and lanky from his early years, the 1979-1980 season, suffering from an Executive Vice-President of Player aching back and hepatitis, poor perfor- $800,000 a year for Mitch Kupchak, a sec- Kupchak was always urged to try out for the Personnel Jim Buss, who both never doubt- ond-stringer with a bad back, is good judg- basketball team at Brentwood Junior High mance and personal problems, Kupchak ed Kupchak’s judgment. ment,” San Diego Clippers owner Donald in Brentwood, N.Y., 35 miles out on Long relented and was placed on the injured list. “I never felt alienated or alone,” Kupchak Sterling said at the time of the trade. Cynics Island, but he always declined. He started Kupchak’s personal credo is perfectly told The Post. “I always felt I had the support claimed Kupchak’s value as a free agent was playing basketball in eighth grade, and the described by the end of a poem: “So stick to of ownership and our coaching staff, and I inflated because he was white. only reason he made the team was because the fight when you’re hardest hit/It is when think that was important because, if you don’t At 6-foot 10 and 235 pounds, Kupchak of his height. His self-consciousness about things seem worst that you musn’t quit.” have that, you’re very susceptible to outside was mobile enough to play power forward his height precluded him from loving bas- Right after the horrendous 1978-1979 sea- influences. If you’re not careful, it could and big enough to play center. Coach Paul ketball – playing the sport would be admit- son ended, Kupchak hit the weights, believ- lead to decisions that are not thought out.” Westhead would use him at both positions, ting he was tall. A few weeks after making ing if he overdeveloped the muscles sur- Twenty-six games into his Lakers career starting Kupchak in the corner, moving him the team he broke his right wrist, ending his rounding the scar tissue it would compen- Kupchak tried to avoid charging into San to the middle when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar eighth-grade career. sate for his weak back. In 1980-1981 he Diego Clipper Joe Bryant (Kobe’s father) went to the bench. Westhead was enthusi- Between ninth and 10th grades Kupchak returned to the court and played in all 82 and blew out his left knee. His dream of astic about his newcomer. “I can’t believe attended a basketball camp run by his high games with a 12.5 scoring average and spending the prime of his career alongside that a player of his ability and intensity is school coach, Stan Kellner. By his sopho- almost seven rebounds per game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson here,” Westhead said told Sports Illustrated more year he had grown from 6’4” to 6’7”. The true test of Kupchak’s back was how was derailed. Kupchak began thinking in 1981. “He’s the kind of player who will By his senior year at Brentwood High he well he carried the burden he took upon about his post-basketball career. He took knock you down, say excuse me, and then was averaging 30 points and 24 rebounds himself every time the Lakers lost a game. classes at UCLA, which culminated with a knock you down again.” per game, being recruited by many of the Being the only new addition to a veteran- master’s degree in business administration. If the NBA had an all-floor burn team, top collegiate basketball programs. laden team, he had a tendency to take losses After a lengthy rehab and a short-lived Kupchak would have been the team’s cap- The son of a Ukrainian-Polish construc- very personally. It was then he had to put his comeback with the Lakers, the architect of tain. While playing for Washington he once tion equipment manager, Kupchak grew up head down, swallow some sweat and kick the great Lakers teams, Jerry West, asked hit the court 14 times in a game against in tract housing with lots of other children up some dirt. He had to elevate his game and Kupchak to be his assistant. Kansas City diving for loose balls. “Some around. When the time came to select a uni- help lead his Lakers team to at least the When West came to realize watching his guys can use their speed to get to loose versity, Kupchak picked North Carolina same number of wins as the prior year. team was unbearable, the long-time Laker balls,” Kupchak said, “but I have to dive on because he admired the Tar Heels’ closely Kupchak seemed to finally be in his ele- handed control of the team to Kupchak, them. Most players don’t do it because it knit group of players, he was impressed ment on the West Coast. who won championships in each of his first doesn’t feel good. Unless you’re conditioned with coach Dean Smith and because he two seasons as the new general manager. Kupchak as general amanager to it, it’s a hard habit to get into.” liked their blue V-neck uniforms. His run at one last title with Shaquille All along, Kupchak wanted to stay in During the spring of his sophomore sea- A few minutes after the Los Angeles O’Neal in 2004 proved to be unsuccessful, Washington, hoping to be with the team for- son Kupchak began experiencing back pain. Lakers advanced to the NBA Finals in 2008, despite the signing of Karl Malone and Gary General Manager Kupchak found himself in Payton. The organization went into rebuild- ing mode around Bryant when coach Phil NEW YORK CITY’S the spotlight and feeling uncomfortable. His UKRAINIAN MAY 3–6 mentor, Jerry West, handed him the Western Jackson left and O’Neal was dealt to Miami AND POST-SOVIET Conference championship trophy at Staples for three players and a first-round pick. FILM FESTIVAL 2012 The sailing was not so smooth – the www.kinofestNYC.com Center’s center court and referred to him as “one of the most incredible people I’ve been rebuilding took some time. associated with in my life.” Guard Derek “You knew it was going to take two or three Fisher rubbed Kupchak’s shoulders and years to get back to where you were, hopeful- Kupchak never cracked a smile until Kobe ly,” he said. “There were going to be some Bryant patted him on the chest. Kupchak twists and turns and pain along the way.” then raised the trophy to the sellout crowd, The vaunted Lakers even missed the said a few brief words, and quickly moved playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons. GM Kupchak rehired supreme guru Phil Jackson Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. (UM) Saturday, May 5, 5 p.m. (AFA) to his preferred place: the background. Palme d’Or winner Cross Country (2011; Post-Soviet Film Shorts (10); various Just a year earlier, Kupchak was making to resurrect the franchise, then found new Rus, eng subtitles) and The Rain (2007; languages, Eng subtitles. headlines after superstar Bryant begged talent in first-round draft picks (Jordan Ukr, eng subtitles) w/director Maryna Farmar and Sasha Vujacic) and second- Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m. (AFA) West to take control of the team, which Vroda (Ukraine). Land of Oblivion (2011; Ukr/Rus, Eng round selections (Luke Walton and Ronny West handed to Kupchak in 2000 after a Meet the Kinofest NYC filmmakers. subtitles). NEW YORK PREMIERE! Turiaf). The ultimate missing piece of the 14-year apprenticeship. Bryant went fur- Festival kick-off reception. Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. (UM) puzzle was Pau Gasol, who offset the loss of ther, making a very public trade demand, Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. (AFA) Goodbye, Ukraine! (Україно, Goodbye!) All-Star forward Caron Butler. Gasol spurred 7 short films; Ukr, Eng subtitles) w/filmmaker criticizing Lakers’ management for not The Other Chelsea (2010; Rus/Eng) w/ his new mates to a tremendous second-half director Jacob Preuss (Germany). Volodymyr Tykhyy (Ukraine). U.S. PREMIERE! maintaining a competitive team and run right through the final playoff round. NEW YORK PREMIERE! Sunday, May 6, 5 p.m. (UM) requesting that young center Andrew Firecrosser (2011; Ukr/Rus, Eng subtitles) Mixed emotions notwithstanding, Saturday, May 5, 2 p.m. (AFA) directed by Mykhailo Illienko, w/producer Bynum be moved. Kupchak was happy for the team and its The Woman with the 5 Elephants (2009; Oleh Valuiskov (Ukraine). U.S. PREMIERE! The conflicted Kupchak never gave in to Ger/Eng , Eng subtitles). fans advancing to the finals in 2008. Having the pressure. The logical and analytical GM great friend and mentor West return to All tickets: $10 • ORDER ONLINE: www.ukrainianmuseum.org did not trade Bryant or Bynum; instead, he present the Western Conference trophy was The Ukrainian Museum (UM) Anthology Film Archives (AFA) calmly assembled the pieces that had his a very good thing – even if it made Lakers 222 East 6th Street • 212.228.0110 32 Second Avenue • 212.505.5181 team in position to win the franchise’s 15th www.ukrainianmuseum.org www.anthologyfilmarchives.org GM Kupchak a bit uncomfortable. championship against arch-rival Boston in Thursday, MayThe 3, Ukrainian 7:30 p.m. Museum’s (UM) film series isSaturday, supported, Mayin part, 5, by8 p.m.public (AFA) funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. 2008. (The Lakers would lose to the Celtics, Ihor Stelmach can be reached at Short films Cross Country (Крос, 2011) Land of Oblivion (2011) PREMIERE! but go on to win championships in 2009 [email protected]. and The Rain (Дощ, 2007). Panel w/ Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. (UM) filmmakers.Festival kick-off reception.* Goodbye, Ukraine! (Україно, Goodbye!) Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. (AFA) 7 short films. PREMIERE! * The Other Chelsea (2010) PREMIERE! * Sunday, May 6, 5 p.m. (UM) Saturday, May 5, 2 p.m. (AFA) Firecrosser (Той що пройшов крізь The Woman with the 5 Elephants (2009) вогонь, 2011) U.S. PREMIERE! * Saturday, May 5, 5 p.m. (AFA) Post-Soviet Film Shorts (10) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 15

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Cleveland marks Women’s History Month with presentation of World War II memoir by Nadia Deychakiwsky (OUN) and in 1940 was arrested during the night and whisked away into prison by the NKVD (Soviet secret CLEVELAND – In observance of “Women’s History police). Despite brutal interrogations by depraved and Month,” the Cleveland community was treated to a presen- sadistic NKVD officers who attempted to break her will by tation of the book “Scratches on a Prison Wall,” a gripping beatings, humiliation and threats, Ms. Komar refused to World War II memoir by Luba Komar and translated into bend. She was sentenced to death together with other English by Christine Prokop. The event was organized by young students. the Ohio Regional Council of the Ukrainian National Eventually, several of them, including Ms. Komar, had Women’s League of America, on March 24. their sentences reduced to 10 years’ hard labor and five After a few words of welcome by the Ohio Regional years of exile. On the way to Siberia, with the war raging Council President Daria Fedoriw and introductory remarks and the Germans pushing towards Moscow, the group of by Branch 12 President Halya Pohlid, the guest speaker, prisoners was detained in a transit prison in Berdychiv. Lida Prokop, took the podium. She explained the process The retreating Soviets attempted to burn down that prison behind the creation of the book and summarized the his- with all the inmates still inside. As frantic prisoners tried to torical background of the events in the memoir. break out and escape, many were shot and killed by NKVD “Scratches on a Prison Wall” first appeared in Ukrainian machine guns. During those terrifying moments, Ms. as the “Protses 59-ty” (Trial of 59). Christine Prokop, the Komar and several others had the good fortune to escape. author’s daughter, translated the book into English, adding Ms. Komar clandestinely returned to Lviv and continued her mother’s diaries and recollections to craft a fascinating her underground work – now under German occupation. and very readable memoir. The speaker emphasized the This book is an extraordinary multi-faceted story and a Lida Prokop signs copies of the book “Scratches on a importance of the English translation, so that the younger powerful page-turner that reads like a thriller. It describes Prison Wall” by her mother, Luba Komar. generation as well as the public at large would be able to interactions of the underground resistance movement, as learn details of that horrendous time in Ukrainian history. well as life in Soviet prisons and on death row in a vivid The book vividly portrays the invincible spirit of the Ms. Prokop then read a few excerpts from her mother’s detail. It is an honest, never exaggerated and fascinating “Greatest Generation” of 20th century Ukraine. It conveys book. The presentation was enhanced by some videoclips insight into the psychology and behavior of young people the depth of human courage and dedication to the noble of the author herself (who passed away in 2007), as well as under unbearable stress. There are passages, like the cause of freeing one’s country from brutal foreign occupa- remarks by the translator and editor, Christine Prokop. descriptions of the beauty of the Carpathians, as the author tion. As a 21-year-old student in Lviv, Ms. Komar joined the travels as a courier between the OUN and the UPA The English translation is surprisingly effective, pre- underground Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (Ukrainian Insurgent Army), that read like belles-lettres. serving the intensity and freshness of the original.

Gypsy Night in North Port Ukrainian Homestead elects offi cers by Halyna Dubil club’s financial and administrative records raises funds for scholarship were in order, and proposed a vote of confi- LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The Club at the dence for officers and directors. Members Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, Pa., voted unanimously in favor of this propos- by Ann-Marie Susla committee members: Victor Lisnyczyj, Vira Bodnaruk, Christyna Bodnar Sheldon, Ann- held its annual meeting and election of offi- al. NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Ukrainian Marie Susla, Gene Tomashosky and cers and directors on Saturday, March 3. The Nominating Committee, represent- American Club of Southwest Florida held Roxolana Yarymovych. A record number of club members ed by Ms. Rizanow, proposed its slate of its annual scholarship fund-raiser at St. The board and committee succeeded in attended to hear the officers and directors candidates, and a separate slate was pro- Andrew’s Ukrainian Religious and Cultural providing everyone with an evening of present their annual reports, and take part posed by Paula Holoviak. All candidates Center (Oseredok) in North Port, Fla. This great fun, good food, dancing and enter- in the election process. had an opportunity to stand and acknowl- year’s affair, Gypsy Night, was very suc- tainment while it raised funds for the Alex Prociuk officiated at the meeting, edge acceptance of their nomination. cessful and all proceeds benefitted the club’s scholarship endowment fund. and Kristine Rizanow was selected as the The ballots were distributed and the scholarship endowment fund. The January Every year since 2007 the Ukrainian secretary. votes were counted by the Verification 29 event was well covered by the local American Club of Southwest Florida has The minutes from last year’s annual Committee, consisting of Christine Bak- newspaper, the North Port Sun. bestowed a scholarship on a high school meeting were read by Nadia Andrejko and Boychuk, Ulana Prociuk and Ms. Stecyna. Guests in gypsy attire danced to the senior from North Port High School who were accepted unanimously. The voting resulted in the election of the music of Double Effects and enjoyed a deli- submits the winning essay on a topic relat- Halyna Dubil, financial secretary, pre- first-ever female president and female vice- president of the club at The Ukrainian cious buffet prepared by ladies of the ing to Ukraine. In addition, a $250 award is sented the financial statements for both the club and the Ukrainian Homestead. Both Homestead. Ukrainian American Club. There was given to the previous year’s winner for the entities were in the black as of December The newly elected officers were: much laughter and cheering during the purchase of books. The club has realized its 31, 2011, with a little help from individual President Nadia Andrejko, Vice-President contest to choose the best gypsy outfit. initial endowment fund goal and the annual Scholarship committee members, donors, a donation from Self-Reliance Clare Chomyn, Recording Secretary Ihor scholarship granted is now $1,000. Czenstuch, Financial Secretary Halyna together with a very enthusiastic audience, Ukrainian Credit Union in Philadelphia and a subsidy from the Organization for the Dubil, and Treasurer Orest Hanas. Elected chose Zenon Shpon of Warm Mineral Rebirth of Ukraine, (known by the acronym to the Audit Committee were: Ihor Springs and Ulana Rondiak of Osprey to be ODWU), the parent organization of the Rizanow, Ihor Chymych and Dmitro Luciw. crowned as “Gypsy King and Queen.” Club and the Ukrainian Homestead. Board of directors members are: Mike Three artworks were raffled off and Ihor Rizanow, club president and Duda, Ihor Jadlicky, Russ Kerick, Mr. raised a considerable sum for the scholar- appointed administrator of the Ukrainian Medynski, Ihor Prociuk and Roman Zulak. ship fund: a seascape photograph by Homestead, told the members about the The president-elect then addressed the Natalie Sluzar, “Sunflowers,” a painting by past 12 months, highlighting great achieve- members, asking them to support the club Volodomyr Voroniuk and a portrait of a ments such as renovations of four hotel at the Ukrainian Homestead so that it suc- young girl in a traditional Ukrainian units, the hosting of three summer camps, ceeds and so that future generations of headdress painted by Ron a successful Ukrainian festival and various Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans will Sanders. Mr. Sanders is an accom- other events throughout the year. have the opportunity to enjoy its beauty plished artist from the North Port The club’s vice-president, Peter and continue the mission of sharing the Art Center who was chosen by the Medynski, shared his thoughts about the Ukrainian heritage. United States Mint to work on coin and obstacles that were overcome this year. The annual meeting of the club at the medal design programs through its Artistic Reports were also given by the other mem- Ukrainian Homestead concluded with Mr. Infusion Program. The painting was com- bers of the executive committee: recording Prociuk, president of ODWU, congratulat- pleted on site on the evening of our very secretary Ulana Prociuk, and treasurer ing the new president and informing the first scholarship fund-raiser in 2009 and Walter Andrejko. Reports were presented club members that an administrator for the donated to the Ukrainian American Club by directors Clare Chomyn, Ihor Czenstuch Homestead would be named at the next by the artist for this raffle. and Mike Duda, as well as the membership ODWU meeting. The evening’s mistress of ceremonies chairperson, Lesia Stecyna. All members and guests were then invit- and president of the Ukrainian American The annual meeting continued with a ed to a light buffet. Club of Southwest Florida, Daria discussion of the reports and suggestions To check the calendar of events for the Tomashosky, introduced the club officers: for future events and fund-raisers and the club at The Ukrainian Homestead readers Lieda Boyko, Doris Horbachevsky, Halyna need for more volunteers and a coopera- may log on to www.urkhomestead.com. For Lisnyczyj (chair), Christyna Bodnar Chrystia Tomashosky tive environment for the club and the information about the club or to volunteer, Sheldon, Natalie Sluzar, Klara Szpiczka and Ulana Rondiak and Zenon Shpon, Ukrainian Homestead. send an e-mail to ukrainianhomestead@ Nancy Wosny as well as the scholarship “Gypsy King and Queen.” The Audit Committee verified that the aol.com. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 17

Stephanie Whittier and David Budinger discuss the Ukrainian Catholic University’s Christine Czajkowsky future plans with Alex Kuzma and Daniel Szymanski of the Ukrainian Catholic Adrianna Melnyk-Hankewycz admires art work at the silent auction to benefit the Education Foundation. Ukrainian Catholic University. Art auction at Ukrainian Institute benefits Ukrainian Catholic University by Andrea Kebalo idence hall for students, called a collegium, is UCU is currently one of the most impor- Revolution in 2004. located on the site of the former Communist tant Catholic learning centers in the world, The university’s programs draw students NEW YORK – A silent art auction to bene- KGB headquarters in Lviv. The beautiful, and it is helping to spread Western values from all over Ukraine and Eastern Europe. fit the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv architecturally modern building – scheduled into the East. The university recently ran a The University delights in this fact because was held on Saturday evening, March 24, at to be consecrated by Patriarch Sviatoslav successful outreach program in which these diverse students will help to spread the historic Ukrainian Institute of America Shevchuk on Sunday, August 26 – contains Fordham University students visited UCU to the values that UCU hopes to instill in all in New York City. One hundred people very few walls to symbolize togetherness encourage open borders between the United Ukrainian and Eastern European youth. attended the auction, which raised $20,000 and unity, and also to encourage intellectual- States and Ukraine. The trip was so success- One of the things that UCU needs at this toward the funding of UCU’s diverse educa- ism and education. ful that Fordham’s Global Outreach program moment is funds to continue to carry out its tional programs. Olena Dzhedzhora, one of the speakers at will continue to send students to Ukraine to mission. UCU has excellent faculty and stu- The auction, co-sponsored by the the auction, is the international academic visit UCU. dents, but it needs to be able to create ten- Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation relations director at the Ukrainian Catholic Another speaker at the event was Alex ured faculty positions and research fellow- and the Ukrainian Institute of America, fea- University. Ms. Dzhedzhora, who has been Kuzma, executive director of the Ukrainian ships. Because of economic realities in tured the works of such renowned Ukrainian working at UCU for nearly 20 years, spoke Catholic Education Foundation. Mr. Kuzma Ukraine, each dollar donated will have a American and Ukrainian artists as Sviatoslav about how the university is working to emphasized that UCU is instrumental in cre- much larger effect on the university’s well- Hordynsky, Liuboslav Hutsaliuk, Mykhaylo reverse the negative effects that communism ating a democratic society, since change will being than it would on a more established Demtsiu and Anton Kashay. has had on Ukraine. She explained that the not happen in a “top-down” fashion. “Real American or Canadian institution. For exam- Besides the beautiful oils, watercolors university’s goal is to re-create Ukrainians change must come from the ground up,” said ple, the cost of one student’s college tuition and graphic pieces, the show was comple- who value intellectualism, openness, the Mr. Kuzma. “If a nation wants to change its in America will cover the tuition of 10 UCU mented by icons, Ukrainian embroidery, Church and art. circumstances, then its people must work students. books about Ukraine and Ukrainian culture, Ms. Dzhedzhora recalled first meeting the together to do so,” he continued. The stu- For more information on the Ukrainian magnificent pieces of jewelry by Ukrainian Rev. Borys Gudziak in 1990. “The Soviet dents of UCU are those kinds of people. One Catholic Education Foundation and the artisans, as well as a Euro-2012 soccer ball Union had fallen apart, but Ukraine did not prime example is that UCU students were on Ukrainian Catholic University, readers may and soccer jersey. yet exist,” she explained. “Mr. Gudziak [he was the front lines during Ukraine’s Orange visit www.ucef.org. The evening’s program also featured a not ordained until 1998] seemed to shine 10-minute video about the university, titled, with light. He genuinely loved everyone “A Mustard Seed,” emphasizing the mission whom he met. This expression of emotion of this institution of higher learning, which is was unusual at the time because Soviet cul- to promote an “open academic community ture taught people to keep their emotions to living the Eastern Christian tradition and themselves. The Rev. Gudziak has a deep, formng leaders to serve with professional unmistakable faith that helps him to trust oth- excellence in Ukraine and internationally – ers, and to teach people to trust each other. for the glory of God, the common good and Because of this I followed the Rev. Gudziak.” the dignity of the human person.” “I could see that this was more than a uni- Guests mingled throughout the evening, versity he was trying to found, it was the viewing the art auction lots, placing bids, birth of a new nation,” she continued. “I also munching on savory hors d’eouvres and lis- experienced a rebirth of myself, and learned tening to the jazz sounds of the Askold Buk many things about culture and religion. It Trio. An added treat was a Viennese table, was because of the gifts that the Rev. filled with delicious tortes baked by volun- Gudziak bestowed upon me that I wanted to teer ladies who always support the universi- share what I learned with others. The most ty. A group of student vounteers served as important thing that I learned from the Rev. wait staff at the event. Gudziak is how to give back to others, how UCU is the first and only Catholic univer- to share. This concept was almost complete- A group of young professionals (from left), Dan Saval, Ulyana Bardyn, Tamara sity on the territory of the former Soviet ly foreign under the Soviet Union, and this is Tershakovec, Andrew Lencyk and Roman Chwyl, in conversation at the art auction Union. Its new campus, which includes a res- why UCU is so important to me.” hold to benefit the Ukrainian Catholic University. Ilona Sochynsky retrospective at The Ukrainian Museum NEW YORK – “A Singular Vision: Ilona Sochynsky, extraordinary effect. Retrospective of Painting,” a comprehensive exhibition of By the 1980s, her focus shifted to a more personal ico- more than 50 paintings, including many large-scale works nography of revealing self-portraits, images of her hus- from all phases of the artist’s development, opens to the band, her sister and other psychologically compelling public on May 13. Curated by Jaroslaw Leshko, professor imagery that carry within them the universal code of con- emeritus at Smith College, the exhibition will be on view temporary existence. It is during this probing period that through October 7. she briefly experimented with a more painterly, expres- Ms. Sochynsky’s painting career, entering its fourth sionist style in order to explore its impact on the content of decade, presents an oeuvre of visual beauty, intelligence, her work and partly in response to the neo-expressionist intensity and complexity. At its core, it is a profoundly per- movement that dominated the 1980s. sonal journey of discovery. Her earliest paintings explore In recent decades, Ms. Sochynsky has set aside the sub- the imagery of Pop Art (she was especially drawn to the jects of her earlier paintings and made the formal concerns works of James Rosenquist) and Photorealism, a move- the focus of her art. Thus, a series of small paintings done ment prominent in the 1970s. She responded to the latter’s over a period of five years (2006-2011) is titled “Fragment.” hyperrealism and its subject matter of cars, motorcycles “The Red Moon” (1991, oil on canvas, 66 by 66 inches) by Ilona Sochynsky. and street scenes, which she reinterpreted in her work to (Continued on page 18) 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

Institute of America, and her works may be Ilona Sochynsky... found in the collections of the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, The Ukrainian (Continued from page 17) Rhythmic gymnastics for girls Museum, The Noyes Museum of Art and These and other recent works encompass Morris Propp Foundation, as well as in pri- to be offered at UACCNJ both abstract forms and recognizable natu- vate collections. ral forms. They are often rendered in inter- * * * WHIPPANY, N.J. – For many years, active fragments and in a series like The Ukrainian Museum acquires, pre- Ukraine has been one of the world’s “Capriccios” (2006), break out of the recti- serves and exhibits articles of artistic or strongest competitors in the beautiful linear boundary into irregularly shaped can- historic significance to the rich cultural and artistic sport called rhythmic gym- vases. These works are at once exhuberant heritage of Ukrainian Americans; its collec- nastics. The athletes move like dancers, and complex in their formal presentation tions include thousands of items of folk art, exhibiting grace, flexibility and poise, and in their content. They are, as well, fine art and archival material. while performing physically demanding among the artist’s most compelling images. At its founding in 1976 by the Ukrainian techniques, as well as showing mastery To engage them is to discover the richness National Women’s League of America, the of elements like the ball, rope, hoop, rib- of the creative process. museum was hailed as one of the finest bon and clubs. The sport has been Works for “A Singular Vision: Ilona achievements of Americans of Ukrainian described as a mix between ballet, gym- Sochynsky, Retrospective of Painting” were descent. Since then, and particularly since nastics and circus technique. drawn from private collections, including its move in 2005 to a new, state-of-the-art The Ukrainian American community the artist’s own holdings, as well as from building in Manhattan’s vibrant East does not have any schools dedicated to The Ukrainian Museum’s permanent col- Village, it has become known as one of the rhythmic gymnastics; sadly, many in the lection of fine art. most interesting and dynamic smaller community do not even know what Ms. Sochynsky received her BFA from museums in New York City. rhythmic gymnastics is. All of that is the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Each year, the museum organizes sever- about to change thanks to accomplished al exhibitions, publishes bilingual (English/ dancer, teacher, rhythmic gymnast and in 1969 and her MFA from Yale University Natalia Ejova in 1972. After graduation she successfully Ukrainian) catalogues, and presents a wide coach Natalia Ejova. Beginning in May, ran the Ilona Sochynsky Associates, a range of public and educational programs, Ms. Ejova will begin offering classes for new generation of artists athletes. graphic design firm, until 1979 when the including concerts, films, lectures, courses, girls at the Ukrainian American Cultural Girls age 4 and up will be taught imperative to paint won out. workshops and special events. Center of New Jersey, located at 60 N. stretching, ballet, jumps, turns and all of She has had solo exhibitions at The For information log on to www.ukraini- Jefferson Road in Whippany. the skills necessary to master the ele- Noyes Museum of Art, the Ukrainian anmuseum.org or call 212-228-0110. The daughter of a Ukrainian mother ments of ball, hoop, ribbon and clubs. and Russian father, Ms. Ejova was hand- Classes will be held in the basement of picked at a young age in the former the UACCNJ on Sundays at 1-2 p.m., standing make life worthwhile.” Soviet Union to train extensively with beginning May 6. More classes will be Luba Saj-Cholhan... The honoree, who was born in Ukraine some of the best coaches in the world. added as needed for various age groups (Continued from page 8) and immigrated to the United States in After competing for 12 years, she and skill levels. 1949, is one of only a handful of American changed her focus to dance and had a For more information readers may During the ceremony, Mrs. Saj-Cholhan citizens to receive the highest honor very successful career. Now her focus has contact Ms. Ejova at NERhythmicGym@ expressed her philosophy of life, which was awarded to non-Jews by the state of Israel turned back to gymnastics and training a hotmail.com. the basis of her assistance to her friend through Yad Vashem. Mina: “I only wish that people could have Her name is among the over 20,000 enough love, courage and good will in their inscribed on the Wall of Honor in the Hall nuances of style and tone color. hearts to continue helping each other. This of Memory at Israel’s national Holocaust Zuk duo offers... Throughout the performance, the duo world and this life are wonderful, only memorial. synchronized keyboard sonorities with (Continued from page 11) some folks make it horrible. Think on this: Mrs. Saj-Cholhan was, indeed, a woman élan, in delicate passages and stirring fina- Only love, goodness, honesty, and under- of valor. the popularization of Ukrainian culture in les alike, each alive in chordal splendour. the world.” At evening’s end, the performers were As such, it would seem apt that they also received with enthusiastic applause and performed “Concerto da Camera” by the elegant bouquets. In turn, the Zuk duo sur- Ukrainian Canadian composer George Fiala, prised the audience with an encore from “Three Dances” by Myroslav Skoryk and “In the second movement “Andante” of the a Measure of Time” by Ann Southam. “Sonatina” by Ihor Bilohrud based on a lyri- The Zuks once premiered these pieces cal, lilting Ukrainian melody. and now reinterpreted them with their The eclectic program and refined perfor- hallmark artistry and evident mastery of mance were an evident pleasure for the technique that captured so many beautiful performers and for their audience.

has collected over the years has been used Virlana Tkacz... in her theater pieces, and she has pub- lished a number of books of songs, stories (Continued from page 11) and photographs, often providing parallel lages in Kyrgyzstan and Buryatia, Siberia. texts: the originals and their English trans- Ms. Tkacz creates her pieces by talking to lations. She brought a number of these people and by recording their stories and books to Edmonton and displayed them their music. A conversation with the during her talks. acclaimed Ukrainian singer Nina Ms. Tkacz also described the many spe- Matvienko, for example, led to a piece about cial experiences that she has had while col- mothers and daughters and their inevitable lecting material. She met whisperer-heal- parting as the daughters leave home. Ms. ers in Ukraine and a shaman in Buryatia. Tkacz combined Ukrainian lyric songs and One of her most special discoveries, she laments, performed by Ms. Matvienko and said, is a group of “koliadnyky” (carolers) in her daughter, Tonia, with similar songs per- Kryvorivnia, Ivano-Frankivsk region of formed by Ainura Kachkynbek kyzy and Ukraine. These are men who, during most Kenzhegul Satybaldieva to create the suc- of the year, are ordinary villagers working cessful “Scythian Stones” that played in New as the local blacksmith and other typical York on April 16-May 2, 2010. village professions. But at Christmastime While in Edmonton, Ms. Tkacz discussed everything changes. her creative process. She described travel- These men become artists and magicians. ling to Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Buryatia, They tour every house in the village and sing and talking to people and collecting materi- to every soul resident in that house. This al. She showed pictures of the places she means that they sing to each of the members visited and the people she met. She of the household and also to all the ances- described coaxing songs out of people in tors whose spirits are still present. villages – a detail useful to graduate stu- Ms. Tkacz hopes to bring a group of koli- dents who are themselves in the process of adnyky to Edmonton next winter and to do gathering information for their theses and a series of shows where she would work dissertations. She also talked about work- with the musicians from Ukraine and local ing with local professional singers to help Edmonton talent. For more information, document village stories and songs. readers may contact Ms. Tkacz at yara.arts. Not all of the material which Ms. Tkacz [email protected]. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 19

Through Exhibit, “Legacy of the Cossack Elite,” Oseredok May 12 Art sale, “Art Under the Domes,” St. Michael September 16 Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center, Baltimore Ukrainian Catholic Church, 410-375-4862 or Winnipeg, MB 204-942-0218 or [email protected] www.artunderthedomes.com

May 3-6 KinoFest-NYC film festival, The Ukrainian Museum, May 12 Golf tournament, Knights of Columbus Sheptytsky New York Anthology Film Archives, www.kinofestnyc.com Toronto Council, Lionhead Golf and Country Club – Masters Course, 416-559-4474 or [email protected] May 4-6 Conference, “Ukrainian Schooling in Canada: Be Canadian Toronto but Stay Ukrainian,” Ukrainian National Federation building, May 12 Film screening, “Genocide Revealed” by Yurij Luhovy, http://shkola.ucc.ca/2011/08/ukrainian-schooling-in-canada/ Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 or [email protected] May 4-6 Annual meet, Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society, Lehighton, PA Ukrainian Homestead, 610-377-4621 or May 16 Presentation by Olya Grod, “The Odynsky Story – www.ukrainianhomestead.com Ottawa A 15-Year Fight – Was It Worth It?” Ukrainian National Foundation, Villa Marconi, 613-596-8188 May 5-6 Art exhibit, “Andrij Maday: 50 Recent Woodcuts and Silver Spring, Giclées,” Holy Trinity Particular Ukrainian Catholic May 16 Benefit, “Fashion for a Cure,” featuring the collection of MD Church, 301-361-2486 or [email protected] New York Vito Emanuele, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Ukrainian Institute of America, 914-400-8663 or May 6 Markian Ochrymowych Humanitarian Award Banquet, www.MODABenefit.com Toronto honoring Erast Huculak and Zenia Kushpeta, Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, The Old Mill Inn, May16- Art exhibit, “A Singular Vision: Ilona Sochynsky, 416-763-4982 October 7 Retrospective of Painting,” The Ukrainian Museum, New York 212-228-0110 or [email protected] May 7 Presentation by Ostap Sereda, “Russian Opera and Cambridge, MA Ukrainian Musical Theater in 19th Century Kyiv: A Case May 16 Presentation by Olya Odynsky, “WWII Ukrainian War Study in Empire-Nation Relations, Cultural Politics and Ottawa Criminals in Canada,” Ukrainian National Federation of Public Reception,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 or Canada, Villa Marconi, 613-596-8188 or [email protected] [email protected]

May 7-26 Performance by Luba Goy, “Luba, Simply Luba,” The May 18 Summer party, Ukrainian American Cultural Center Toronto Berkeley Street Theater – Downstairs, 416-368-3110 or Whippany, NJ of New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org www.canadianstage.com May 18 Lecture by Valentyna Kharkhun, “Depictions of WWII in May 10-13 National Congress, Ukrainian Canadian Student Union, Toronto Ukrainian Socialist Realist Literature, 1941-1943,” Hamilton, ON McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Association, University of Toronto, [email protected] McMaster University, www.suskcongress.ca Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events May 11 Performance, “Mad Dogs and Ukrainians: A Musical advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Winnipeg, MB Revival,” Park Theater, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors www.facebook.com/events/240340409369904/ and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 No. 18

PREVIEW OF EVENTS Friday, April 27-Sunday, May 13 Engineers. The lecture will take place at the America (UMANA) invites seniors in high society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between school to participate in its traditional banquet NEW YORK: Yara Arts Group presents Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For addition- and ball with presentation of debutantes to be 216 Foordmore Road “Dream Bridge,” an original, experimental the- P.O. Box 529 al information call 212-254-5130. held February 2, 2013. An informational ater piece based on Ukrainian poetry by Oleh meeting will be held Saturday, May 12, at 10 Saturday, May 12 Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Lysheha. The production, created by Virlana a.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 W. Tkacz, features music by electronic music 1-845-626-5641 CHICAGO: The Illinois Chapter of the Chicago Ave. For further information e-mail composer Alla Zahaykevych from Kyiv. It Ukrainian Medical Association of North [email protected]. [email protected] depicts how our dreams can bring to light the mystery that swirls silently inside; how, at night, our brains, freed of their burdens, soar like music; how space turns fluid, as we swim PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES 2012 through the universe and through time. Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service Tickets are $18; $13 for students and seniors. provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian La MaMa Experimental Theater is located at community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. Summer 74 E. Fourth St. Show times are Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2:30 Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of p.m. For more information call 212-475-7710 publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Items will be published only Events or visit www.lamama.org. once, unless otherwise indicated. Please include payment for each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Also, Saturday, May 5 May 18-20 senders are asked to include the phone number of a person who may be contacted by – Journalists’ Convention NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific The Weekly during daytime hours, as well as their complete mailing address. May 25 – May 28 Society invites all to a lecture by Zenko Stakhiv titled “Environmental Policies, Global Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, Memorial Day weekend Warming and National Security Concerns.” Mr. The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, Friday: Stakhiv is the director of strategic planning 973-644-9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply Pub Night with DJ Zorian and operations at the U.S. Army Corps of type the text into the body of the e-mail message. Saturday: Zabava with Fata Morgana (9:30pm) Sunday: Pub Night June 4 – June 7 – Retreat June 10 – June 15 – UNA Seniors Week June 17 – Father’s Day June 22 – June 24 – Official Start of the Summer Season – St George School reunion & Soyuzivka 70’s Bash June 24 – June 30 – Tabir Ptashat Session 1 June 24 – July 5 – Tennis Camp Fourth of July Weekend – Zabavas to be announced July 1 – July 7 – Tabir Ptashat Session 2 July 1 – July 14 – Dance Workshop July 7 – To be announced July 12 – July 15 Ukrainian Cultural Festival July 15 – July 20 – Heritage Camp Session 1 July 15 – July 21 – Discovery Camp July 21 – July 22 – Adoption Weekend Zabava to be announced July 22 – July 27 – Heritage Camp Session 2 July 22 – July 28 – Sports Camp Session 1 July 22 – August 4 – Dance Camp Session 1 July 28 – Zabava to be announced July 29 – August 4 – Sports Camp session 2 August 4 – Dance Camp Recital (3pm) – Zabava to be announced August 5 – August 18 – Dance Camp session 2 August 11 – Miss Soyuzivka – Zabava to be announced August 18 – Dance Camp Recital (3pm) – Zabava to be announced