1NS1DE: e An appeal regarding the fate of verkhovyna - page 7. в Secretary of States comments on Ukraine - page 9. 2 в Nova Nomada showcases emerging art - page 11. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXVIII NO. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY зо, 2000 $1.2542 in Ukraine Ukraine's energy bill New parliamentary majority ousts Tkachenko by Roman Woronowycz Mr. Udovenko made the proposal that put when the chairman refused to accept a ontopofYuschenko's Kyiv Press Bureau the issue of Mr. Tkachenko's dismissal to successful majority initiative of January a floor vote. 18 that would have required all floor KYiv - in a move that has split When he was elected in mid-1998 as a votes outside of those mandated by the agenda in Moscow Ukraine's Parliament along ideological compromise candidate after some 20 Constitution to take place in open, by- lines and left lingering a question on the other choices had been rejected, Mr. name polling. Mr. Tkachenko claimed by Roman Woronowycz constitutionality of its action, the newly Tkachenko had promised to guide the that the majority had violated procedures Kyiv Press Bureau formed center-right democratic majority Parliament out of its paralysis and to in that many national deputies voted for of Ukraine's verkhovna Rada on January KYiv - Prime Minister viktor work with the executive branch of gov- absent members, and others who voted 21 ousted the Parliament's leadership, Yuschenko returned from his his first ernment. His tenure, however, has caused did not have the right because they had including Chairman Oleksander face-to-face meeting with Russia's acting increased friction and gridlock, not only taken positions in the government. Mr. Tkachenko and First vice-Chairman President viadimir Putin in Moscow on within the body but with the executive Adam Martyniuk, after meeting in a spe- Tkachenko's dubious decree caused a January 21 convinced that efforts to branch as well. cial session at a venue beyond the walkout of the 11 factions. resolve outstanding issues on Ukraine's The expulsion of Mr. Tkachenko from verkhovna Rada building. Members of the center-right majority, energy bill, the future of gas and oil sup- the post of chairman, which occurred on which had stated during the announce- plies to Ukraine, and overall trade rela- The 242 members of the 11 factions the last day of the winter legislative ses- that make up the majority voted unani- ment of its formation the week before tions between the two countries had sion, came after Mr. Tkachenko refused that a main objective would be to bring a proved productive. mously (with one abstention and two not for two days to allow a floor vote on a present) to remove the verkhovna Rada new leadership to the legislative body, After daylong talks with President motion to suspend the speaker and his decided to initiate a showdown with Mr. Putin and First vice Prime Minister chairman for egregious violations of par- first assistant. liamentary procedure. They also agreed Mikhail Kasianov, Prime Minister The moves by the majority began (Continued on page 3) Yuschenko said he was satisfied with the on procedural changes that will require results. normal floor votes to be open, and ordered the hammer and sickle insignia, "There was movement on most of the symbol of Ukraine's Communist past, problems that we discussed during the removed from the facade of the Unity Day marked for first time as official holiday talks," explained Mr. Yuschenko. Parliament building and interior walls. Mr. Kasianov had explained earlier by Roman Woronowycz President Leonid Kuchma declared that the meeting had lifted some of the "Today we can say that we are in fact Kyiv Press Bureau January 22 a permanent national holiday tension that had built up between the two beginning a new era in Ukraine's parlia- last January, several days after the 80th mentary process," said Hennadii KYiv - More than eight decades after anniversary commemorations of the 1919 governments during the last several modern Ukraine's initial, brief fling with months over the issue of what Ukraine Udovenko, the respected ex-president of Act of Union. the United Nations General Assembly independence, the country officially com- For Ukraine's 24 oblast centers and the owes and how it is to be repaid, accord- memorated the events of 1918 and 1919 ing to lnterfax-Ukraine. and today the leader of the Rukh 1 fac- capital of the Crimean autonomous tion (National Rukh of Ukraine), which with Unity Day celebrations in Kyiv and region, as well as raion (county) and (Continued on page 8) is part of the recently formed majority. throughout the country on January 22. municipal administrations, this year was The celebrations were relatively quiet the first organized attempt ever to cele- and modest, and some not too successful. brate Unity Day. The turnouts were low But it was the first time the country offi- and the ceremonies simple and short for Kuchma and Putin meet before C1S summit cially remembered the declaration of the most part, especially in the southern independence by the Ukrainian National and central oblasts, but that did not upset Republic in Kyiv on January 22, 1918, Yurii Bohutskyi, President Kuchma's and the union of its government with the advisor on internal politics. Lviv-based Western Ukrainian National Speaking to reporters on January 19, Republic that followed exactly a year later. (Continued on page 9) ШштШШт ііж D.S. щЩ Ш White Нот Шт by Michael Sawkiw Jr. dent of the Ukrainian American Ukrainian National information Service Coordinating Council (UACC); Julian Kulas, president of 1st Security Federal WASHINGTON - several prominent Savings Bank; Orest Deychakiwsky, presi- leaders of the Ukrainian American commu- dent of The Washington Group (TWG); nity held a telephone conference call with iryna Kurowyckyj, president of the Leon Fuerth, vice-President Al Gore's Ukrainian National Women's League of national security advisor. The purpose of the America (UNWLA); and Michael Sawkiw conference call was to brief members of the Jr., director of the Ukrainian National community about the outcome of the information Service (UN1S). December 1999 Gore-Kuchma Binational During the conference call, Mr. Fuerth Committee meeting in Washington. described the issues discussed in December A similar conference call was held in between vice-President Gore and President early December prior to the Gore-Kuchma Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine. He reported meeting; members of the community were that president Kuchma clearly stated that afforded an opportunity to relate their con- Ukraine's course of action in his next tenure cerns about the current state of U.S.- as president would be to further integrate Ukrainian relations to U.S. government Ukraine into Euro-Atlantic structures. The MOSCOW - Russia's acting President viadimir Putin (right) shakes hands with officials. president said his foreign policy will main- President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine, prior to their meeting in Moscow on January The participants in the telephone confer- tain ties with Europe and the United States, 24. Mr. Kuchma arrived in Moscow to take part in the summit of the ence included Askold S. Lozynskyj, presi- as well as with Russia. According to Commonwealth of independent States, where he voiced Ukraine's position that dent of the Ukrainian Congress Committee the C1S should concentrate on economic matters and create a free-trade zone. of America (UCCA); ihor Gawdiak, presi- (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, гооо No. 5

ANALYSIS Out with the old, in with the new: Tkachenko says he is acting chair said he had the right to sign such an order as head of a temporary commission investi- a wiser, firmer Leonid Kuchma? KYiv - Oleksander Tkachenko told the gating Mr. Tkachenko's activities, which Kontynent radio station on January 24 that was set up at the parliamentary majority by Markian Bflynsky declarations, not legally binding, and usual- he is "acting chairman of the verkhovna session the previous day. Communist ly observed only in the breach - if not Rada," interfax reported. Last week the leader Petro Symonenko told interfax that CONCLUSION ignored completely. center-right, pro-presidential majority similar restrictive measures have also been voted to oust Mr. Tkachenko from the post Asked during the election campaign to However, this peculiarity of contempo- taken against vice-Chairman Adam of Parliament chairman. He did not rule out name the biggest disappointment of his first rary Ukrainian political culture aside, there Martyniuk, a member of the Communist that the dismissal of the verkhovna Rada term in office, President Leonid Kuchma is another, more specific reason why the Party. (RFE7RL Newsline) leadership may be put on the agenda of the identified the verkhovna Rada's failure to cooperation efforts might flounder: while session scheduled for February 1. He said produce a pro-reform majority. At first this relations with the verkhovna Rada are in Russian cases most numerous at court 150 votes are sufficient to submit such a seemed something of a curious response principle a priority for the administration, motion for parliamentary consideration. STRASBOURG - The European Court given the disarray within an executive including the president himself, cooperating (RFE7RL Newsline) of Human Rights said on January 24 that it branch that is de facto subordinated to the with the Rada in its current incarnation does not appear to be. had taken up more cases from Russia last administration (a situation that led the presi- Leftists say split is coup d'etat year than from any other country, the dent on several occasions to lament that his President Kuchma and his administra- tion have long harbored deep reservations Associated Press reported. Of the 8,396 decrees and instructions are routinely KYiv - The Progressive Socialist Party cases lodged with the Strasbourg-based ignored). concerning the verkhovna Rada's institu- on January 24 said the parliamentary split tional inadequacies. Some of these doubts court, 972 were from Russia. The total However, the problem is legitimate and in Ukraine is an "unconstitutional, criminal were expressed immediately after the number of cases grew 40 percent over the arguably would form the weakest link in the coup d'etat" that is being perpetrated "to adoption of the Constitution. For example, past year, the court said in its press release. kind of system of trilateral, shared responsi- please foreign capital in order to enslave appearing at a joint press conference a (RFE7RL Newsline) bility between the Rada, the government, Ukraine," interfax reported. The couple of days after its adoption, then and the administration that President Communist Party also disseminated a state- Talbott: Chechen war threat to Russia Chief of Staff Dmytro Tabachnyk, and the Kuchma called for moments before Yiktor ment saying that "under the patronage of secretary of the National Security and Yuschenko's confirmation vote. Judging by President Leonid Kuchma an unconstitu- TALL1NN - Speaking in the Estonian Defense Council, volodymyr Horbulin, his statements, the new prime minister also capital on January 24, U.S. Deputy complained that the Constitution's single tional, criminal coup d'etat is taking place is heavily counting on this sharing of in the verkhovna Rada and around it." Secretary of State Strobe Talbott said that biggest defect was the failure to create a "the horror unfolding fin Chechnya! is a responsibilities. second chamber that would, so the argu- Socialist Party leader Oleksander Moroz A couple of days after the vote, the lead- told the Kontynent radio station that the threat to the evolution of both Russia's ment went, act as a buffer against an overt- domestic order and its international role," ers of the 11 parties and groups constituting ly politicized lower chamber. parliamentary split is "an attempt at a coup the basis of Mr. Yuschenko's success ini- d'etat," adding that its goal is to install "an Reuters reported. The American diplomat During the first Kuchma term the rela- added that "Russia is not exactly sure tialed an "Agreement on the Formation of a tions between the branches of government authority of oligarchs" in the country. Mr. Parliamentary Majority." its initiators hailed Moroz also said the parliamentary majority where its home is - where, in its own tran- came to resemble, in the president's recent sition from the Soviet era, it should go this as a new phase in the development of depiction, "a crazy war." Judging from its "does not realize what it is doing" and Ukrainian parliamentarianism. in order to warned the majority deputies about crimi- next; where it should come home to." pronouncements on the topic, the adminis- (RFE^RL Newsline) become politically meaningful, the docu- tration appears to see a radical restructuring nal responsibility for exceeding their con- ment must now be signed by at least 226 stitutional powers. (RFE7RL Newsline) of the Rada as the primary means for reduc- Talbott says Baltics are litmus test national deputies. ing tension along this principal vector of This initiative is proceeding without the political confrontation. Thus, while on sev- Leftists appeal to Council of Europe TALL1NN - U.S. Deputy Secretary of support of the Rada chairman, Oleksander eral occasions expressing a willingness to KYiv - Ukraine's leftist parliamentary State Strobe Talbott's three-day visit to Tkachenko, whose all-round credibility suf- work with the current Rada until the next minority has adopted an appeal to the Estonia on January 22-24 was focused on fered a major blow as a result of both his parliamentary elections in 2002 if a reliable Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of the country's integration into NATO. own inept presidential campaign and his majority is formed, both President Kuchma Europe, urging the council "to speak in the President Lennart Meri conferred the Cross subsequent support of the Communist can- and administration officials have neverthe- defense of parliamentarism in Ukraine," of Terra Marianna First Order - the highest didate, Petro Symonenko. Given Chairman less simultaneously and repeatedly stated civilian honor - on Mr. Talbott for his work Tkachenko's identification with what now interfax reported on January 22. The that a referendum about the restructuring of appeal wants the European body "to pre- in strengthening U.S.-Estonian relations, in constitutes the parliamentary opposition, it the Rada is inevitable, irrespective of vent the violation of freedom and democra- talks with Prime Minister Mart Laar, Mr. is very difficult to see how he could survive whether a reform majority actually tran- cy in the very center of Europe." The Talbott praised the commitment to increase if a stable, pro-reform majority materializes. spires. appeal warns that President Leonid defense spending to 2 percent of GDP by The issue of cooperation between the All of this might, of course, simply be a Kuchma intends to establish an "unre- 2001, the government press secretary verkhovna Rada majority, the president and case of crafting a bluff more carefully in strained presidential authority" in Ukraine reported. On January 24 Mr. Talbott gave a the new government is supposed to be codi- order to make it more believable. The refer- lecture titled "A Baltic Homecoming" in fied in an "Agreement on Cooperation and through a constitutional referendum. endum-followed-by-elections gambit had (RFE7RL Newsline) honor of the first U.S. ambassador to Joint Responsibility." A draft document is been used successfully by President Estonia, Robert Frasure, who died in a road being prepared within the Parliament. Kuchma to clinch passage of the constitu- Tkachenko deprived of perks accident in the Balkans in 1995. Mr. However, at a December 28,1999, press tional agreement in 1995 and the Talbott said, "The fate of the Baltic states is briefing, recently appointed chief of staff Constitution itself a year later. That on this KYiv - National Deputy Yaroslav ...a litmus test for the fate of this entire vblodymyr Lytvyn pointed out that many of occasion the president might be intending to Kendzior of Rukh told interfax on January continent," adding that "we will (pass the its provisions were unacceptable to the go beyond cowing the Parliament into 22 that he has signed an order to deprive test) when ... Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania administration because they would alleged- forming a pro-reform majority might be verkhovna Rada Chairman Oleksander are secure, stable, prosperous democracies ly burden the president with a dispropor- inferred from the four questions the referen- Tkachenko of official bodyguards and a integrated" into Euro-Atlantic structures. tionate share of responsibility. More dum would address: the need for the business car, as well as to disconnect tele- (RFE7RL Newsline) emphatically, meeting with the press a day Constitution to be adopted through popular phone lines from the chairman's office in later, presidential press secretary referendum rather than by the verkhovna the parliamentary building. 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Socialist, Progressive Socialist and New parliamentary... Peasant factions, Mr. Udovenko of the (Continued from page 1) Rukh 1 faction and Oleksander Yemets of the Reforms-Congress faction were pro- Tkachenko on his call. posing the resignation of the chairman at Oleksander Karpov, a rising star in the the Ukrainian Home, where the parlia- National Democratic Party, speaking at mentary majority met in special session. the January 19 morning session, present- They charged the chairman with numer- ed a proposal to suspend Mr. Tkachenko, ous breaches of procedure, including the who belongs to the leftist Peasant Party, "creation of unequal opportunities in and his first vice-chair, Mr. Martyniuk of debates, violation of ethics and norms that the Communist Party, for two days for involve closed plenary sessions, and dis- "systematic and gross" violations of par- regard for decision-making procedures." liamentary procedures. After the vote, the session agreed to When Mr. Tkachenko refused to bring ask the Constitutional Court to give an the draft resolution to a vote, the majori- opinion on an amendment to the consti- ty again walked out. tutional provision that gives national The following day, however., after Mr. deputies immunity from criminal prose- Tkachenko again ignored the same propos- cution. it also formed an ad hoc inves- al and after a short recess, national deputies tigative committee to review the finan- from the majority stormed the chairman's cial and organizational operations of the rostrum, bull horns in hand, calling on the Parliament's administrative apparatus Parliament leader and his first assistant to during Mr. Tkachenko's tenure. step down. The group announced that it had collected 235 signatures demanding One member of the parliamentary left, Mr. Tkachenko's resignation. Oleksander Moroz, a leader of the Socialist Party, showed up at the After abandoning the session once Ukrainian Home to ask the majority to again, the democratic majority return to the verkhovna Rada building. announced later that day that: it would He told the right-center national deputies meet in a formal session the next day at that their actions were against procedure the Ukrainian Home exhibition center as and pleaded with them to stick to the a protest to Mr. Tkachenko's actions. Constitution and to parliamentary rules. On January 21, while Mr. Tkachenko He warned that "this could be the end of led a plenary session in the verkhovna the parliamentary process in Ukraine." Rada building attended by 180 leftist national deputies of the Communist, At a hastily called press conference held after the vote, Mr. Tkachenko said he would not surrender his office. He explained that he would only obey deci- New specialist sions made in the verkhovna Rada ses- sion hall, in strict conformity with the parliamentary rules and procedures, named for NSC while adding that only the head of the Parliament has the right to convene leg- WASHINGTON - Mark c. islative sessions. He put the blame for Medish has been appointed special the parliamentary crisis on President assistant to the president and senior Leonid Kuchma. Hleb Garanich director for Russian, Ukrainian and "it has been artificially created to ful- verkhovna Rada Second vice-Chairman viktor Medvedchuk looks on as nation- Eurasian Affairs at the National fill the ambitions of the president and his al deputies of the recently formed center-right parliamentary majority vote to Security Council, according to a entourage, said Mr. Tkachenko. remove Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko. The special session was held at the January 20 White House press Many here believe that President Ukrainian Home. release. Kuchma has placed a heavy hand on the January 22 when the Ministry of Justice ist factions sent delegations to state their National Security Advisor split of the verkhovna Rada, and that his ruled that the moves by the parliamentary respective cases. Samuel Berger announced the ultimate goal is to organize a Parliament majority did not contravene Ukrainian The majority coalition says it will appointment of Mr. Medish, who, that will serve him and his agenda. law. The Justice Department report stated present a new parliamentary leadership has been deputy assistant secretary That accusation has been leveled also that the procedures used fell within the after the current verkhovna Rada recess of the treasury for Eurasia and the by critics of the national referendum that parameters of the Constitution, specif і - ends on February 1. it is currently cau- Middle East since 1997. He the president supports and is widely cally, Article 88, and within the cusing to decide on a chairman, two vice- replaces Carlos Pascual, who believed to have initiated. The referen- Parliament's rules of procedure. chairmen and committee chairs. according to sources cited by the dum asks, among other things, whether Ultimately, the legitimacy of the par- As The Weekly went to press, viktor Eastern Economist news service, is voters favor a vote of no-confidence in liamentary majority's actions will be Medvedchuk, the current second vice- to become U.S. ambassador to the Ukrainian Parliament and whether it decided by Ukraine's Constitutional chairman and leader of the Social Ukraine. should be reduced from a 450-member Court. Mr. Tkachenko has already peti- Democratic Party (United), and 1 van According to the White House body to 300. tioned the court to render a decision. Pliushch, a former verkhovna Rada press release, prior to his position at President Kuchma remained relatively Both sides have also turned to the chairman and member of the National the Treasury Department, Mr. silent as the situation in the verkhovna Parliamentary Assembly of the Council Democratic Party, were being considered Medish served as a senior advisor at Rada deteriorated into crisis. On January 21, after the majority coalition had oust- of Europe for support for their stands. A to lead the Parliament. Earlier the candi- the U.S. Agency for international ed the chairman, the president reiterated quarterly plenary session of the PACE dacies of Leonid Kravchuk, Ukraine's Development and at the United his support for the development of a true began in Strasbourg, France, on January first president, and Mr. Udovenko were Nations Development Program. parliamentary majority and said the leg- 24 and both the right-center and the left- rejected. He was an attorney in private islative paralysis in the country had to practice with Covington Sc Burling, end sooner or later. after clerking for an appellate court. "The lawmakers realized that under A native of Washington, Mr. conditions of uncertainty and irresponsi- Medish graduated from bility no establishment can work, includ- Georgetown University with a B.S. ing the legislative body," said President in economics, and received master's Kuchma. and doctoral degrees in Soviet stud- The majority coalition moved quickly ies from Harvard University. He to consolidate its actions the evening of also studied political theory and January 21, announcing that it had taken moral philosophy at Oxford. the reins of the Parliament's administra- He has held faculty appointments tive apparatus. By the following day Mr. at Georgetown, Johns Hopkins and Tkachenko and Mr. Martyniuk had been Harvard, and was a fellow at stripped of their government-furnished Georgetown's institute for the security details, automobiles and tele- Study of Diplomacy, Harvard's phone lines. Russian Research Center and The Mr. Karpov, who was appointed head Japan institute of international of the Parliament's administration, Affairs in Tokyo. Mr. Medish has announced on January 23 that he had published widely on Russian and already uncovered irregularities in the post-Soviet affairs, as well as on apparatus's workings, information that international economics. was handed over to the ad hoc investiga- He and his wife, Sue Ekiwards, tive committee. have three young children. The actions of the parliamentary Official vote-counters tally the results of the voting on the motion to remove majority acquired some legitimacy on Oleksander Tkachenko from his post as Rada chairman. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, гооо No. 5 Patriarch Filaret officiates at Epiphany ceremonyOB1TUARY : Katherine Baran, former officer of the Ukrainian Fraternal Association, 97 by Theodora Ttorula president for two terms. She was recog- nized by the Ukrainian Congress CH1CAGO - Katherine Baran, long- Committee of America for her efforts to time director, supreme auditor and hon- represent Ukraine at the 1933 Chicago orary member of the Supreme Council of World's Fair. She served as chairperson of the Ukrainian Fraternal Association, died the Ukrainian Red Cross Unit during on December 21, 1999, in Chicago, at the World Warll. age of 97. Family, friends and community mem- Mrs. Baran was elected to chair the bers honored the deceased by gathering at Ukrainian Fraternal Association's annual a panakhyda (requiem service) on meetings, was elected to the UFA Supreme December 27 at the Muzyka Funeral Council in 1941 and was voted in 1978 as Home. Mrs. Baran's many years of dedi- honorary member of the UFA's Supreme cated fraternal activity and Ukrainian com- Council in recognition of her many years munity work were recalled in eulogies of service to the organization. offered by Paul Konowal, UFA Supreme Mrs. Baran's grandchildren and great- Council member, and Theodora Turula, grandchildren are fortunate that she took also of the UFA. the time to write down her memoirs, so On the following day, during funeral they can remember her and learn about the services at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox life of their family. This is how she Church, Mrs. Baran's granddaughter describes herself, in her own words: Janice Silvestri shared one of her favorite "Almost one word - work - would be poems, and grandson John Frendreis read enough to describe me. І have always been a moving eulogy. a workaholic, in my life 1 worked all kinds Born January 10, 1902, Mrs. Baran was of jobs: in a candy factory, in radio shops, the daughter of hard-working pioneers. on assembly lines, as a transformer tester, Her father, Konstantine Tkachuk, left his coil winder, as a seamstress, a salesperson wife, Anna, with their young children in and a caretaker. Ukraine while he traveled to the new "1 was always active in the Ukrainian world to lay the foundation of a new life community, belonged to Ukrainian for his family. Women's Aid, and in 1937 was elected as He worked at various jobs, and in a recording and financial secretary of the March 1913 was able to purchase property Ukrainian Fraternal Association, a post І in Lublin, Wis. He sent for his family, and held until 1958. І enrolled over 1,000 members, attended my first convention in KYiv - Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate dips they arrived in the United States on June 6, 1913. Katherine was 11 years old at the 1941 and was elected to the Supreme a holy cross into the Dnipro River during the annual Epiphany ceremony on Council. At the next convention 1 was January 19, which is commemorated in Ukraine according to the Julian calendar. time. Life for the family as homesteading farmers in northwest Wisconsin was very elected a member of the Auditing difficult. Committee, and held that position until discussions between vice-President Gore At the age of 15, Katherine moved to 1978, when 1 became an honorary member Community leaders... and President Kuchma regarding the U.S. Chicago to live with her older sister, Tillie, of the Supreme Council. (Continued from page 1) plan, along with the G-7, to provide appro- and to work full time. On October 11, "1 feel that 1 did not waste any of my President Kuchma, Ukraine is ready to priate funding to close the Chornobyl 1920, Katherine married Sam Domanchuk. lifetime. І took care of my family, which work with NATO in establishing closer con- nuclear power station. Mr. Fuerth responded Together, they raised two children, Roman was my first priority in my life. І did the tacts through the NATO-Ukraine Charter. by mentioning plans to hold a second pledg- and Eileen, and shared the joy of watching best 1 knew how. My life has been very President Kuchma accentuated the need ing conference in late spring to raise the their many grandchildren come into the full, and 1 accomplished a lot." for more rapid privatization, especially the necessary funds from various countries for world. After the death of her husband, she One of Mrs. Baran's favorite poems privatization of land, and the elimination of the Chornobyl sarcophagus fund. remarried. includes the line: "1 have so many friend- governmental and non-governmental cor- Mr. Gawdiak inquired whether President Mrs. Baran was always active in the ships and they do so much for me that 1 am ruption. Mr. Fuerth highlighted the domes- Kuchma made any specific requests from Ukrainian community, sang in the church sure my life will last at least a century." tic reforms that President Kuchma the U.S. government and if the United choir and belonged to many organizations. However, she said, "1 only disagree with described and is now prepared to pursue, States coupled its demands on Ukraine with Her achievements were many. She served the last line of this essay. God forbid І which includes a balanced budget for the any specific commitments or offers to as recording and financial secretary of the should live a century." She passed away year 2000; public administration reform, Ukraine. He also inquired whether there is a Ukrainian Women's Aid Society and as its three years short of that milestone. including a reduction of several ministries; timetable for meaningful reforms to take a debt relief strategy; privatization initia- place. Mr. Fuerth replied that there was only tives; and programs to combat corruption. general discussion of U.S.-Ukraine rela- Since the Gore-Kuchma meeting in tions, but no specific commitments were UCC launches its website December, Mr. Fuerth noted that the U.S. asked for or made on the part of the U.S. government is pleased with the progress on government - though the next three months TORONTO - Canada's Ukrainian the internet. We have always believed a number of issues, including the formation will be critical for reform in Ukraine. community has welcomed the launch of that there are many Canadians of of a reformist government with Prime Mrs. Kurowyckyj expressed concern a major new community development Ukrainian heritage who, while they may Minister viktor Yuschenko at the helm. about women's issues in Ukraine and tool, the website of the national executive not necessarily belong to any of the for- in the community leaders' discussion women's need to take flight from Ukraine of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, mal or traditional groups in our commu- with Mr. Fuerth, several important issues for economic purposes. The opportunity did located at http:77www.ucc.ca. nity, nevertheless wish to be informed were raised regarding relations between not present itself for this issue to be covered Launched on December 25, 1999, the about the projects and issues that we are Ukraine and the United States. in detail at the meeting. site is already being extensively used by working on, perhaps to get involved or Mr. Lozynskyj asked Mr. Fuerth about UN1S Director Sawkiw questioned Mr. members of the community, media and otherwise give support. the U.S. government's commitment to Fuerth about the new U.S. program "Next government, it consists of 10 separate "As well, given the ignorance that we accord Ukraine permanent most-favored- Generation initiative," which is designed to sections, one of which - "What is the have so often endured when we have nation status (MFN). Mr. Deychakiwsky increase the number of exchanges from Ukrainian Canadian Congress?" - is tried to explain what our positions are on immediately available, with another nine accentuated that point by stating that in Ukraine to the United States of high school various issues, like redress, or bringing students, college and graduate students, and to come online over the next several terms of timing it might be appropriate to war criminals to justice, or educating young civic reform-minded leaders. Mr. months. grant Ukraine permanent MFN status as a Canadians about why there should be an gesture of the U.S. government's commit- Fuerth and his assistant, Richard Brody, There are also two very useful links inclusive Canadian Museum of Genocide ment in sustaining the economic reform said the program is being implemented this sections, one to the UCC's six provincial path indicated by the new government in year, but did not provide specifics as to the councils and several branches, the other in our nation's capital, the existence of Kyiv. it should be noted that Ukraine number of exchanges or funding. to additional sources of information this site, which anyone anywhere in the receives MFN status every year, but this sta- in conclusion Mr. Lozynskyj focused on about Ukraine and the Ukrainian world can get to at any time, will make it tus is neither permanent nor unconditional. the need for the United States to remain Canadian community. impossible for anyone to say that they Ukraine's accession to the World Trade committed to Ukraine as a strategic ally, Commenting on the launch of this could not find out where we stand." Organization (WTO) was also discussed in noting, "You will find no better strategic new UCC website, the chairman of the "This site, linked to the UCCLA's, this context. Mr. Fuerth responded by partner in that region, and for that reason Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties which is located at admitting that Ukraine need not have per- the United States should remain actively Association, John В Gregorovich, said: http:77www.infoukes.com7uccla7 will manent MFN status to attain membership in engaged in Ukraine as much as possible." "We are delighted that Lydia be yet another important source for the WTO and promising that he would sub- Mr. Fuerth acknowledged that strategic Shawarsky, the national executive direc- authoritative and up-to-date informa- mit further information to the community partnership and said the United States will tor of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, tion on what concerns our community regarding the government's position on a continue working with Ukraine as long as it has seen this project through, and that the has, and what positions it is taking," permanent MFN status for Ukraine. stays the course of democracy and econom- UCC has now followed the UCCLA onto Mr. Gregorovich added. Mr. Kulas questioned Mr. Fuerth about ic reform. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, 2000 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

DlSPATCH FROM SOYUZivKA: Resort Young carolers bring holiday wishes brings in the millennium with style to the UNA's corporate headquarters

by Tanya Singura countdown clock rang in the New Year a Special to The Ukrainian Weekly bit sooner than midnight. At 11:59, vidlunnia began the official countdown KERHONKSON, N.Y. - When asked and rang in the real 2000 right on time. what comes to mind when they think of The celebration continued into the morn- Soyuzivka, many people will say the ing, as guests danced in the new year. summer "zabavy" on veselka patio; On Saturday morning many guests some will say the no-stress feeling one headed off to ski at nearby Hunter gets when driving through the gate to the Mountain. Some took part in a football resort; and others yet will say it's the game on the veselka lawn, and those food. But not many say New Year's Eve. who were feeling adventurous hiked to Well, maybe now they will! the nearby cliffs and waterfalls. Others Guests checked in on Friday after- decided to sit by the beautiful fireplace noon, excited to usher in the New Year, in the Main House, chatting and relaxing and a little worried what midnight might with friends. The weather was perfect bring. Would the Y2K bug hit Soyuzivka? When they walked into their for anything. rooms and found their Soyuzivka 2000 As the evening rolled in, a wine tast- champagne glasses and bottles of wine, ing began in the Main House lobby. their worries became a distant memory! Then at 10 p.m. Fata Morgana got the At 6 p.m. the Main House lobby was veselka hall dancing again as they began brimming with excitement as cocktail the New Year's Day zabava. it sounded і Roma Hadzewycz hour brought friends and family back as though Soyuzivka had actually gotten together again, some for the first time Ricky Martin to sing "Living La vida PARS1PPANY, NJ. - in keeping with Ukrainian tradition, carolers visited the cor- since the summer. Guests attired in Loca." porate headquarters of the Ukrainian National Association. First to bring the good tuxedos and evening dresses looked Sunday morning brunch concluded tidings of Christmas and best wishes for the new year were young members of the wonderful and seemed prepared to bring the weekend as many people ate quickly local Whippany, N.J., branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), hoping to beat the traffic home. As in 2000. who arrived at the UNA on January 19. Seen in the photo above with Assistant guests handed back their room keys and At 7:30 everyone made his or her Counselor Darka Mosuriak are "Sumeniata" and younger "yunatstvo" members headed out, "We had a great time! way over to the veselka hall, where, Mykola and vika Mosuriak, Stepan and Bohdon Woch, Pavlo and Stefan Bilanych, Thanks for a great weekend," was heard from the appetizers to the desert, the Timothy Gbur and Adam Klymko. Two days later students of St. John the Baptist over and over again! "See you in the food was incredible. As usual, Chef Ukrainian Catholic School of Newark, N.J., paid a holiday visit to the UNA HQ (as Andrij Sonevytsky and the kitchen staff summer!" also seemed to be a theme as seen in the photo below). The group was led by Terenia Rakoczy of the Mothers' did a extraordinary job. The music of the unofficial countdown to the Club and included students of the third, fourth and fifth grades, Larissa and vidlunnia began the zabava at 10 p.m. Soyuzivka summer of 2000 began. Roxanne Smyk, Kristina Rakoczy, Roman Kovbasniuk and Paul Hadzewycz. Both and there was excitement in the air as it Pictures from New Year's Eve can be groups sang carols and delivered traditional Ukrainian "vinshuvannia"; the St. got closer and closer to midnight. The viewed on the Soyuzivka website John's students also played "sopilky." service bar celebrated a few minutes (www.Soyuzivka.com) in the "Photo early as the "Stolichnaya" millennium Gallery." Frackville area children perform at party sponsored by Branch 242 FRACKviLLE, Pa. - The St. of Christmas (presented by the preschool Michael У St. John's children's Christmas and first grade catechism class), and a party was held on December 19,1999, here "Charlie Brown Christmas." at St. Michael's Auditorium under the spon- The audience then participated in singing sorship of UNA Branch 242. some English and Ukrainian carols. Finally The children of the parishes participated St. Nicholas arrived. After questioning the in a display of their talent, entertaining the children, St. Nicholas asked them to pray to more than 150 guests on hand. Jesus often. Entertainment included a brass and wood- The Rev. Nestor iwasiw thanked St. wind quartet, Ukrainian dancing, trumpet, Nicholas, as well as all the children and clarinet and flute and piano solos, using their parents, for the afternoon of entertain- sign language to sing "Silent Night," an ment. All then enjoyed a social, including explanation of the Christmas icon, the story refreshments of pizza, cookies and soda.

Branch 161 hosts children's Christmas party

AMBR1DGE, Pa. - UNA Branch 161 held its annual children's Christmas party on December 21, 1999. The 20 children in atten- dance were treated to movies, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus, who brought each a gift and a bag filled with treats and candy. The event is a long-time tradition for this branch. The children in atten- dance included third- and fourth-generation UNA'ers. Special thanks were expressed to Kathy Sadowy, Rose Platz, Judy Cunnard, Linda Dutkovich and Melissa Dutkovich Children of Frackville take a bow after their holiday performance. for their help. Seen above is young UNA'er Ellice Platz with Santa Claus. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, гооо No. 5

NEWS AND viEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Where is Putin headed? The case of Elian Gonzalez by Walter Bodnar oppose this view face dire consequences. Just who is viadimir Putin and where will he lead the Russian Federation? According to Jorg Mas of the Cuban Whether he has the ability to guide the floundering but once mighty state has been The question of whether 6-year-old American National Foundation, the the subject of intense scrutiny in the world press since the former KGB operative Elian Gonzalez, who was picked up off Constitution of Cuba states that children replaced Boris Yeltsin as president on the eve of the new year. the coast of Florida clinging to an inner are the property of the state. Thus, the That he is wily is indisputable: to rise from a regional leader in St. Petersburg to tube, should be permitted to stay in the state assumes the role of the father, and the top of the Kremlin in under two years takes cunning and some smarts. United States or be sent back to Cuba has the child must do its bidding, in other But what is not known in the aftermath of his sudden and unexpected ascension to created a tug-of-war between the two words, the father of Elian Gonzalez is Russia's top post is whether his plans are to lead the vast country into an autocratic countries. Americans for Human Rights powerless and cannot do anything with- mode or to work to bring about a truly open democracy. And, most importantly for in Ukraine (AHRU) has joined the fray out approval from the Cuban govern- through letters to U.S. government offi- Ukraine, does he have visions of the return of empire? ment. cials and agencies, expressing the opin- What is troubling is that many Russians indeed do long for their own Pinochet to AHRU, which has been working in bring some order to everyday life in the country, which today is overrun by organized ion that Elian Gonzalez be granted per- defense of human rights for the past 20 crime syndicates and common street thugs, and beset by economic problems that are manent asylum in the United States. years, wrote 85 letters to members of all deeper than those of Ukraine. AHRU recalled similarities to the case of With his straight-laced, taskmaster's demeanor and his KGB credentials, Mr. Putin 14-year-old Walter Polovchak, who 19 branches of the U.S. government sup- fits the bill. Throw in the determined manner in which he has led the onslaught in years ago refused to return to Soviet porting the granting of asylum in the Chechnya, a conflict that Russians feel must be won lest the country lose its self- Ukraine with his parents and opted to U.S. for Elian. AHRU argued against image and international respect and it becomes easy to understand why Mr. Putin stay in this country. returning the boy to Cuba, stating, "We know from recent past experience that a retains so much popularity in political surveys. The question now, as it was then, is Communist regime is dangerous to the However, as Russians become ever more nationalistic and increasingly long for whether parental rights carry more health and spirit of people under its con- the empire they once held (be it Soviet or tsarist), the threat grows that the federation weight than the rights of children. The trol. This information has been very ably may attempt to assert itself outside its present borders, and that would mean trouble immigration and Naturalization Service researched and described by Stephane for Ukraine. Lenin years ago explained the importance of Ukraine to a strong has ruled that Elian be returned to his Moscow, when he stated that without one there cannot be the other. father who lives in Cuba. (The case is Courtois and others in the book 'The That Mr. Putin, who has expressed his intention to continue with the democratiza- being appealed.) The opinion of a major- Black Book of Communism.' in it tion of his country and to quicken the pace of economic reforms, decided to support ity of people polled is that you cannot Curtois states that 100 million people Communist Gennadii Selezniov for the post of chairman of the State Duma only deny a father his parental rights. were killed by planned, logical and shows that his democratic inclinations and declarations are questionable. AHRU argues that there are no 'politically correct' mass slaughter by As Michael Wines said in a January 13 article in The New York Times, "an obvi- parental rights in dictatorial Communist Communists." ous answer - and one that democrats do not want to believe - is that Mr. Putin is less countries, which regard children as vas- AHRU also noted that arguments for bothered with ideology than with achieving his ultimate end: consolidating power." sals of the state, and that those who returning Elian to Cuba are used in anti- Mr. Wines properly noted that the backroom deal that allowed Mr. Selezniov to American propaganda by Castro, includ- hold onto his position only prompts the question: of what else is Mr. Putin capable? ing appeals by Elian's two grandmothers. Russia has a long history of unscrupulous and deceitful autocratic leaders, and they Walter Bodnar is vice-president of were all bad news for Ukraine. Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine. (Continued on page 8) Given that, we must note that Ukrainian authorities have raised no red flags, nor shown any concern over the actions of the new Russian president. in an interview with the highly respected Kyiv newspaper Zerkalo Niedieli on January 15, Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma said that he believed the new An appeal to the Ukrainian American community Russian president wants "for Ukraine to be a real strategic partner in their under- standing of this word." regarding the fate of the verkhovyna resort Mr. Kuchma did not explain the phrase "in their understanding of this word," but he did not warn of any threat of a return of Russian imperialism either. Dear Ukrainian Americans: However, he did assert that Russia must quit the role of big brother and build its relationship with Ukraine on an equal basis, "if Russia pursues its own ends in rela- At the February 27, 1999, meeting between the Ukrainian Fraternal tions with Ukraine and other countries of the former Soviet Union, there will be no Association (ivan Oleksyn, Stephen Wichar, Petro Rodak, Chrystina Shablovsky, friendship and love," he explained. Audrie Thomas) and representatives of the Ukrainian American Cultural Last week, after returning from his first meeting with President Putin, Prime Foundation (Eugene Tataryn, Dr. Stepan Woroch, Anton and Olga Filimonchuck), Minister viktor Yuschenko said that "today both sides - on the government and on we learned that the insurance regulatory authorities in Pennsylvania, which con- the presidential level - are showing their desire to make rational our relations, to trol the operations of all insurance associations chartered in that state, insist that make them effective and fair and beneficial to both sides." the UFA sell the verkhovyna resort since the operation of a resort is not a matter Those are comforting words for now, as Mr. Putin slowly reveals who he is and of insurance associations. for what he stands. Since for the last few decades verkhovyna has been a favorite piece of Ukraine While continuing to build its strategic relations with Moscow, Kyiv must remain on American soil, the loss of the resort not only would be a big loss for UFA but wary of Kremlin efforts to encroach on Ukrainian sovereignty and independence in also for the Ukrainian community in general. Those interested in keeping direct relations and vis-a-vis the Commonwealth of independent States, which Mr. verkhovyna in Ukrainian hands founded the Ukrainian American Cultural Putin now heads. Foundation. The UACF has started collecting funds for the purchase of Ukraine must remain on guard that the dormant Russian bear in all its imperial verkhovyna; the UACF is a non-profit operation and all donations to the UACF ferocity may still awake from his slumber, for it will be one hungry animal and are tax-deductible. Ukraine may still be its favorite food. We want to organize all Ukrainians, especially UFA members, to purchase the resort and thus to ensure its continued services for the Ukrainian community, for us, our children and grandchildren. The UACF is a charitable organization, and this is why we are asking people of good will, especially members of the UFA, to help us preserve verkhovyna by sending donations of S100 or more. Checks and money orders should be made payable to: Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation, P.O. Box 418, Glen Spey, NY 12737. if all of us and members of UFA participate in this fund-raising campaign we will succeed in creating a fund for the purchase of verkhovyna from the UFA and Seven years ago on January 31, The Ukrainian Weekly carried retain its ownership in Ukrainian hands. a news story about the first 100 days of Leonid Kuchma's tenure verkhovyna is a beautiful resort with a seven-acre lake and healthy climate. as prime minister. Speaking in irpin, some 30 kilometers north- There is enough space for various recreational activities, homes for the elderly or west of Kyiv, Mr. Kuchma marked that milestone by reasserting recuperation for victims of the Chornobyl disaster. his intention to unwaveringly proceed with economic reform. verkhovyna can serve as a place of seminars for businessmen and training of He said the development of a strong middle class is essential for such reform to succeed, government officials from Ukraine. "if a middle class - the basis of any state - does not arise, Ukraine will not survive. We wel- The UACF will continue its work for the Ukrainian American community, such come a class of manufacturers7producers," he said, adding that this is the reason his govern- as Ukrainian festivals and youth camps focused on dancing and sports, ment has adopted a lenient tax policy toward them. "We would like this class to develop as verkhovyna will help serve the cultural needs of our community. The UACF will quickly as possible," he said. be a strong defender of the good name of the Ukrainian community and Ukraine. At the same time, Mr. Kuchma noted, for reform to succeed in Ukraine, the strong hand We have plans to develop verkhovyna. We are hoping that you will help us in of government is necessary. He has become convinced of this, he said, by examining world- our common cause. Together we can do anything we undertake. Again, we ask wide experience. Thus, the prime minister continued, the next goal of the government you to support the UACF with your donation. Please, do not delay. Time is run- should be to create a vertical executive branch. ning out. Send your contribution to the address listed above. As well, in the very near future, he said during his press conference, there will be For the UACF: Eugene Tataryn, president; Anton Filimonchuck, vice-presi- changes in the relationship between the Cabinet of Ministers and directors of state enterpris- dent7treasurer; Olga Filimonchuch, vice-president7secretary; Dr. Stephan Woroch, es. He pointed to the positive results in neighboring Belarus, where more than 50 directors (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 10) No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, 2000 7

LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR

writer on the New York Daily News editori- Yes, we should al board wrote an article which stated that during World War П, Ukrainians massacred hire a PR firm Polish Catholics, in the December 31,1999, issue of PEOPLE magazine (page 196), Dear Editor: Prince volodymyr of Kyivan Rus' is in response to Andrea Odezynska-lhnat's referred to as viadimir of Russia. Clearly an Politics is not a spectator sport letter about the lack of media coverage of educated and respected response is the Famine commemoration march in New required. When 1 was growing up in Cleveland in affairs. Speaking on January 19, Secretary York City, 1 agree with her when she states І can't tell you how many times 1 have the 1950s and '60s, the Ukrainian commu- of State Madeleine K. Albright declared it is that perhaps we should hire a public rela- called and written the media to correct the nity would gather every year at Lincoln in America's interest to have Ukraine suc- tions firm to obtain press coverage. incorrect reference "the Ukraine." Why is it High School on the closest Sunday to ceed, and listed the country as one of four We, as Americans of Ukrainian descent, that The Ukrainian Weekly is the only pub- January 22 to commemorate the 1918 dec- key U.S. foreign policy priorities in 2000. do not have the faintest idea of how to use lication that spells Ukraine's capital city as laration of Ukrainian independence. The issues for U.S. leaders today, though, the media. І have been employed by ABC, Kyiv while the rest of the media still spells The program was always the same, it are far more complex than they were when NBC and the CBS television network and І Kiev. What value is there if no one else opened with a tenor or soprano singing politicians made promises they never can tell you from first-hand experience that applies the new spelling that is preferred by "The Star Spangled Banner" with a heavy thought they'd be called upon to honor. it takes more than a simple press release to the government of Ukraine. accent and ended with a prayer and the Today the United States and Ukraine are Ukrainian national anthem, in between, engaged in a growing web of economic, generate press coverage. Make no mistake, setting up a organiza- children would recite some poetry. A choir military, political, cultural and other rela- Public relations professionals make it tion to oversee such matters would be cost- sang. A lady in a long, dark gown played a tions. Most of it is at a government-to-gov- their business each and every day to main- ly, and hiring a public relations firm to do piano selection, while an assistant turned ernment level, supported by generous infu- tain contacts with newspaper and magazine the work would probably be even costlier, the pages on the notes. Then a visiting dig- sions of financial aid. This is nothing new. editors and television news producers. We but it is very important. The burden cannot nitary or professor delivered a speech with The United States was very generous to might think that a one-page press release be the diaspora's alone as Ukraine must the obligatory recitation of the Ukrainian Europe after World War П and continues to may generate a Ukrainian Famine news realize how crucial public information is, story when in contrast, a public relations Central Rada's "Fourth Universal": "From help countries like israel and Egypt, Greece especially if it envisions improving, it's this day forth, Ukraine is an independent, and Turkey maintain secure and peaceful firm might include still photos, a copy of a struggling economy. book such as Miron Dolot's, "Execution by sovereign nation, subordinate to no one." relations within their respective regions and Ukraine should consider promoting Hunger" or Robert Conquest's, "Harvest of Finally, a local politician paid tribute to with the American people. Actually, the pri- itself for tourism but first it must protect Sorrow," and a videocassette of the film the Ukrainian American community and vate-sector dealings these nations have with its culture, enhance its image and defend "The Harvest of Despair" in their press kit. pledged support for Ukraine's independ- the U.S. and other countries dwarf the assis- its dignity. We need a media watchdog that will ence - in our case, it was usually tance offered by the American taxpayer, and monitor the press and distribute information Roman iwasiwka Congressman Michael Feighan. He was the expectation is that Ukraine will some- day become a stable, democratic and com- and demand corrections. Just last week, a Accord, N.Y. looking for votes and Omer Miles, presi- dent of Cleveland's United Ukrainian mercially viable member of the world com- Organizations, made sure he got them. The munity that no longer needs American aid. States was faced either with a peaceful rev- congressman had earned them. He had done A lot of that is up to Ukraine itself. FDR one of best olution or a violent overthrow of the capi- his homework and bothered to come. in the meantime, 1 applaud Ms. Albright talist system. The congressman knew, i'm sure, that for offering to help, not only because of my U.S. presidents FDR's predecessor, Herbert Hoover, a there were no prospects for Ukraine's inde- emotional ties forged at all those January 22 kind but dogmatic man, believed that Dear Editor: pendence. The Soviet Union was a nuclear commemorations, but also because Ukraine America's laissez-faire economy would power on the march, it controlled half of is strategically important, its independence Myron Kuropas offered an appraisal of rebound by itself, without government's Europe, including Ukraine, and three-quar- makes all of Europe more secure. Franklin D. Roosevelt (January 8) in the interference. As the unemployment ranks ters of Asia. Ukrainian Americans knew it, Now, with the 2000 presidential election same vein as numerous conservative grew longer and banks collapsed like domi- too. The iron Curtain had slammed shut, upon us, allow me put on my political hat Republican faithful before him had done, noes, taking the savings of ordinary people cutting off many of Europe's great capitals and urge everyone to get involved - just some of them driven by profound phobias, into a black hole, he prophesized a recovery - Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Kyiv, like the Ukrainian community did in the in prudent contrast, the former President around the corner. Hoover's mishandling of Moscow, East Berlin. Getting a letter from hopeless days of the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan, the conservative icon, usu- the veterans' Bonus March on the Potomac, family in Ukraine was a minor miracle. Communism not only looked strong, it ally showed a measured respect for FDR's which ended in bloodshed, exacerbated the Still, the January 22 ritual was important threatened to prevail. "We will bury you!" legacy, at least in his public utterances. sense of crisis felt by the average citizen. to our parents and their generation, in those Nikita Khrushchev thundered. Not coincidentally, Mr. Reagan's percep- Elected by a landslide in 1932, FDR bleak years of the Cold War it was proof And many feared he just might - but not tiveness goes back to his own Keynesian threw ideology into the wastebasket and that Ukraine - independent once - could the intrepid members of the Ukrainian economic priming and his monumental committed the federal government to move again be a country in its own right, in the American community. Every year they budget deficits that tripled the national debt the country out of its perilous predicament. 1950s and '60s, that wasn't easy to accept, commemorated a time when the good guys and made FDR look like an apostle of fiscal His agenda was to try unconventional but the Ukrainian community believed and won and voiced the belief in better days frugality. FDR's detractors routinely forget measures and, if that did not work, he made us, their children, believe. ahead. The politicians claimed to share their this and paint him as a prolific spender. would keep trying something different and Not only did they make us believe, naive faith that Ukraine would again be Reciting the standard rote of FDR then some. they made the political establishment independent, and, miracle of miracles, his- Bashing 101 (e.g. "he was a closet socialist, The result was the New Deal reforms believe as well. Like Rep. Feighan, elected tory justified that faith. a believer in planned economy; he was that brought America into the 20th century, officials in dozens of communities where Americans, by and large, are not single- instrumental in precipitating a war; he hap- saved the capitalist system from its own Ukrainians lived made the annual pledge on issue voters and those of Ukrainian heritage pily turned over all of Eastern Europe to excesses, and infuriated the upper class. January 22 to support Ukrainian independ- are no different. They look at a variety of Stalin"), Mr. Kuropas is having difficulties Foremost among the reforms were fed- ence. City councils passed resolutions, issues and size up the candidate, assessing in distinguishing between the real world eral guarantees of the safety of bank sav- mayors issued proclamations, congressmen intangible qualities like leadership and and ideological fantasies. As 1 recall, Stalin ings (the FD1C), the establishment of the delivered speeches from the House and courage. Still, most people feel strongly did not solicit FDR's permission to drive Social Security Trust Fund, unemploy- Senate floor, the White House released a about something, whether it's gun owner- the victorious Red Army into the middle of ment compensation and welfare entitle- Captive Nations Resolution. ship, support for israel or ireland, school prayer, Social Security or health care. A Europe. ments. The New Deal projects built high- Over time, the symbolic moved almost seamlessly to the substantive - the plight of candidate's stance on a particular issue can it is worthwhile to recall of a watershed ways, dams and bridges, and put food on Ukrainian dissidents, the Commission on strongly influence their ultimate choice. - in FDR's memorable words during one of the table for millions, even though effi- the Ukraine Famine, a sailor trying to One of my good friends calls it a "gut his fireside chats, of "America's rendezvous ciency was sometimes sacrificed to sus- tain marginal job opportunities that paid defect, a nuclear reactor poisoning the issue." That's how most Ukrainian with destiny" - a defining moment of a civil wages. But many government-funded pro- atmosphere - these all became high-level Americans feel about Ukraine, and it's society created during his 12 years in the grams were spectacular winners. Projects issues involving the Congress, the White okay, it's in America's interest. So before І White House, which the American people and agencies like the Tennessee valley House, the State Department. Like water consider voting for someone for president, since that time have been taking for granted Authority and the Rural Electrification dripping on a granite cliff, all the spoken i'd like him to be able to articulate a posi- until the Congressional elections of 1994, Administration constructed and brought words, the resolutions, proclamations, let- tion on Ukraine that makes sense to me and when it came under attack from the right- electric power and lighting to small-town ters, petitions did their work. to the United States. wing majority. and rural America - something that pri- When the time came and the world American politics is a hands-on, partici- Following the 1929 stock market crash, vate capital avoided doing because the watched communism collapse under the patory process. Ukrainian immigrants the calamity of the Great Depression laid profits would be slim. accumulated weight of its crimes and grasped this soon after they got off the boat. waste to the lives of millions of Americans That's why they made us, their children, sit Most importantly, FDR changed national incompetence, the American political estab- and destroyed their faith in the ability to through the January 22 commemorations despair into hope and, in so doing, earned lishment, with few exceptions, embraced survive in a country as they knew it. and listen to Rep. Feighan and a thousand the undying gratitude of most of his con- Ukraine's independence and moved to sup- The economy had collapsed. Unlike other politicians take the pledge on temporaries. He was re-elected three times, port the young democracy. From the per- some countries in Western Europe, America spective of hindsight, it all had a certain Ukrainian independence. And you know always by landslide, and is remembered as had no safety net. No unemployment com- inevitability to it. From a seat at Lincoln what? it helped to change history. You gotta the greatest of all presidents since Abraham pensation system, no Social Security pen- High in the 1950s and '60s, it was more like believe - that's what vision's all about. You Lincoln. sions and no welfare entitlements. Don Quixote's "impossible Dream." also get to vote - that's what elections are America's socio-economic setting was still Boris Danik For all its weaknesses and shortcomings, for. And the beautiful thing about America languishing in the 19th century. The United North Caldwell,NJ. Ukraine is now a serious player in world is you get to participate. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, гооо No. 5

dren, and the punishment and the conse- head of Naftohaz Ukrainy, said at a The case of Elian... quences Walter would face if he were Ukraine's energy bill...Januar y 17 press conference that the com- (Continued from page 6) returned to the "tender mercies" of the (Continued from page 1) pany owed some S800 million and that it in the case of Walter Polovchak, Soviets. She graphically and vividly in discussions with President Putin, has no disagreements with Gazprom. dubbed by the media as the "littlest described the horrible fate of children in agreement was reached on the lifting of in Moscow, Mr. Yuschenko also dis- defector," the youth, upon turning 18 in labor camps or special re-education export ceilings on petroleum deliveries, cussed the overall dynamics of Ukraine- October 1985, applied for his U.S. citi- camps for children, and the grim reality which had been erected in the last part of Russia trade cooperation, which he said has zenship and received it in a matter of of Soviet state institutions and orphan- 1999, with the stipulation that now been plagued by inconsistencies in Russian days. His birthday and citizenship cere- ages which were hardly any better than Ukraine will make payment for oil at the trade policy and an uneven economic play- monies were widely publicized by the those camps. time of delivery. ing field. Russia has choked the import of Although there was support from cheap Ukrainian sugar and alcohol with mass media and were warmly received Russia-Ukraine energy relations again members of the U.S. Congress and a high import tariffs, while selling its own oil by the American public. This date ended moved to the top of the political agenda a four-year-long legal battle to keep Mr. number of American organizations, it and gas at prices higher than even some was not enough to sway public opinion. after First vice Prime Minister Yulia Western European countries are paying. Polovchak in the United States against Tymoshenko returned from Moscow on the wishes of his father who returned to Asylum was denied to Walter, but the Mr. Yuschenko announced after his case continued due to legal appeals. January 11 to state that the balance of meeting with President Putin that the two Soviet Ukraine and stated that the reason Ukraine's gas debt to Russia is not the for his return to Ukraine was his dissatis- Ultimately it became moot when Walter countries will begin talks immediately to reached the age of 18 - the status of S3 80 million thought to be owed after an lift restrictions on bilateral trade, which faction with life in America. agreement reached last October, but in Washington celebrations of Walter's adulthood. the prime ministers said are present in The majority of Ukrainian American about S2.8 billion. every sector of trade, but especially in birthday that were sponsored by Ukraine has eliminated some S750 mil- American groups and members of the community members believed that the energy market. Walter belonged with his parents; some lion of its debt to Russia by handing over "1 had the chance to explain that the U.S. Congress were shown on national to Moscow several strategic bombers, ТУ. Members of AHRU also were pres- even accused him of wanting to remain trade conditions for Ukraine, especially in the United States for the American life most of which had sat idle in recent years in the energy sector, are the most severe ent. During the protracted effort to keep and were in need of some repair. Walter in the United States, AHRU was of "good times and blue jeans." As a for any country, either in the near or far result, support from the community was Ms. Tymoshenko's comments brought abroad," said Mr. Yuschenko. involved in the United States congres- shock and criticism from some that she sional actions supporting the granting of weak, which was evident in a reluctance He said that President Putin expressed to sign AHRU-sponsored petitions or was trying to push aside certain energy his willingness to proceed with a propos- asylum through letters, petitions and trading firms to regain a foothold for her fund-raising for his legal defense. donate money to cover the many legal al put forward by the Ukrainian prime costs of the highly visible case. own firm, United Energy Systems, which minister to do a top-to-bottom inventory Approximately Si0,000 was raised by once controlled the market but has seen AHRU and given to Julian Kulas, The overwhelming support and interest of all goods and services the two coun- its fortunes decline since the political Walter's attorney from Chicago. Mr. that the Gonzalez case is eliciting in the tries exchange to develop a better view of Kulas worked on the defense of Walter Miami demonstrations in the United States demise of Pavlo Lazarenko, once its where their economic relations stand. pro bono and, due to the lack of suffi- and the apparently staged rallies in strongest backer. The inventory must also include an cient funds, he personally covered many Communist Cuba has been awesome in Ms. Tymoshenko ostensibly traveled to audit of what Russia owes Ukraine, out-of-pocket expenses. A Brooklyn law contrast to the Polovchak case of the 1980s Moscow to resolve problems in an increas- underscored Mr. Yuschenko, who noted professor and other attorneys worked with lack of support and interest from gov- ingly chaotic Ukrainian energy supply that Russia has an extensive debt for with him on issues concerning the rights ernment bureaucrats or dissidents in Soviet market. The pronouncement she made facilities used to house the Russian Black of children. The Polovchak case aroused Ukraine and also in the diaspora. only increased the confusion, however. Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. an awareness in human rights and chil- Even if the Gonzalez situation in Cuba President Leonid Kuchma, comment- "We should settle these problems for dren's rights. pales in comparison to the horrific events ing on the uncertainty over the extent of the good of our people," lnterfax- A major supporter of Walter in the Communist states of the former Ukraine's energy debt said that the prob- Ukraine quoted Mr. Putin as saying. Polovchak was Natalia Solzhenitsyn Soviet Union and Cambodia, and in pres- lem was Ukraine's, and that Russia had A meeting also took place between the (Alexander's wife), who testified on his ent Red China and North Korea, human nothing to do with it. Ukrainian prime minister and Anatolii behalf in the U.S. Congress and exposed rights and freedoms are nowhere to be "When our government members offer Chubais, a member of President Putin's the reality of the Soviet treatment of chil- seen in repressive Communist Cuba. differing figures for gas indebtedness, it inner circle and head of the Russian is our problem, not Russia's. integrated Power Grids joint stock corpo- Nonetheless, on the eve of his trip to ration. Moscow, Prime Minister Yuschenko met After returning to Kyiv, Mr. Yuschenko in Kyiv with Rem viakhirev, the head of said he was most pleased that the dialogue the giant Russian oil and gas monopoly between the two sides in all his meetings Gazprom, to which most of Ukraine's was open and frank. remaining debt is owed. "These were not positions of the older After their meeting Mr. Yuschenko and the younger ^brother), not who has said the two sides had agreed to restruc- the monopoly and who needs the service. ture the remaining debt Ukraine owes the We talked a single language, as equals," firm. He said he would not put a figure explained Mr. Yuschenko. on the debt owed by Ukraine until a gov- Three days later the Ukrainian prime ernment review had been completed, but minister was back in Moscow with he underscored that Ukraine would not President Kuchma to attend the OS heads take responsibility for what is owed by of state summit held on January 25. While private commercial entities. Mr. Kuchma pressed Ukraine's demand Mr. Yuschenko was alluding to the pri- for the OS to concentrate on economic vate Ukrainian firm Naftohaz Ukrainy, matters and to transform itself into a single which has run up a substantial bill with free-trade zone, Mr. Yuschenko attended Gazprom. While Ms. Tymoshenko accused the heads of government meeting, where the Ukrainian firm of owing more than S2 he was elected chairman of the Council of billion and stealing about S10 million daily Heads of Government. He will complete from Russian gas pipelines that run the term of his predecessor, valerii through Ukraine to Europe, ihor Bakai, Pustovoitenko, which runs to June 2000.

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ЯЯЯВІЯНШЯЯННШІІІ^ВВВ E-mail: rodovid20aol.com No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, гооо Unity Day marked... (Continued from page 1) Mr. Bohutskyi said he did not expect widespread partici- pation in the officially organized events, noting that it should be understood that it will take time for people to become familiar with the holiday and what it represents. "No normative act automatically creates a tradition," said Mr. Bohutskyi. 'This comes with time. But it is a beginning, and in time customs and traditions will devel- op." The most extensive Unity Day observances took place in Kyiv. President Kuchma and a delegation of govern- ment officials, including Prime Minister viktor Yuschenko, First vice Prime Ministers Yurii Yekhanurov and Mykola Zhulynskyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Borys Tarasyuk, Minister of internal Affairs Yurii Kravchenko, as well as Second vice-Chairman of the verkhovna Rada viktor Medvedchuk, began the day with wreath-laying ceremonies, first at the Taras Shevchenko monument and then at the Mykhailo Hrushevsky monument. Later an academic roundtable took place at the Teacher's Building, which in 1918-1920 housed the Central Rada of the Ukrainian National Republic. The official celebration culminated with a gala ceremony at the Kyiv National Opera House that evening. There, First vice Prime Minister Zhulynskyi expand- ed on the theme of the day and emphasized that for Ukrainians unity is the paramount objective. "We are obliged by the great and tragic lessons of our history to be in unity; in political, spiritual and social unity, in lin- Ukrainians form a human chain as they mark Unity Day in downtown Kyiv on January 22. guistic unity, and to make it the consolidating force of the entire Ukrainian nation," stated Mr. Zhulynsky in his Representatives of the splinter Rukh, including Mr. was combined in a antique silver chalice, from which the keynote address to the audience, which included the new Kostenko, also were on hand. three party leaders then drank. prime minister. That commemoration was held before the memorial An evening concert of choral music at the Ukrainian to St. vblodymyr the Great, located on a hill overlooking Home rounded out the day's events. The largest public commemoration in Kyiv took place the Dnipro River, where some 200 attendees took part in in Lviv, considered by many the heart of Ukrainian around St. Sophia Square and along vblodymyr Street, a symbolic union of the political force of the three politi- democracy, 10,000 residents took part in extensive com- which might be called "monument alley" for the half cal parties. Artesian water carried by couriers from the memorations, including a huge public meeting in the dozen statutes representing notable figures from the past ancient Pochaiv Monastery in western Ukraine and from city's Freedom Square and performances at the Lviv 1,000 years of Ukraine's history that dot the street. Nearly 2,000 people joined hands in a "human chain" the historic Kozak fortress of Khortytsia in the south Opera House. that stretched some two kilometers from the Shevchenko monument and passed by memorials to Hrushevsky and Bohdan Khmelnytsky onto Mykhailivsky Square, where FOR THE RECORD statues of St. Olha and Ss. Cyril and Methodius stand. The chain commemorated not only the 81st anniver- sary of the union of Ukraine's lands in 1919, but the Sustaining democracy in the 21st century jubilee of an earlier, larger human link, constructed from Lviv to Kyiv 10 years ago in which 3 million people Following are excerpts of Secretary of State much-needed structural reforms to protect Ukraine's sol- took part. The 1990 chain is considered one of the semi- Madeleine K. Albright's address delivered as part of the vency, attract foreign investment and fuel its economy. nal events that consolidated the will of the Ukrainian Rostov Lecture Series at the School of Advanced Ukraine's transformation into a fully stable and dem- people for a sovereign and independent state, which cul- international Studies, Johns Hopkins University, in ocratic European state would assist similar transitions minated in independence in August 1992 Washington on January 18 (as released by the Office of throughout the former Soviet Union, it is in America's This year's human chain, as was the first one, was the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State). national interest that Ukraine succeed. To this end, we organized by Rukh, which in 1990 had yet to become a will continue to help our partner move down the path to in the year ahead, the United States will be focusing political party and had not yet split into two. The 1999 deeper reform, fuller freedom and sustained growth. particular attention and resources on the challenges human chain and a public meeting that followed on St. Of course, as you can tell from listening to me, it faced by four key democracies: Colombia, Nigeria, Sophia Square were organized by the splinter takes resources to put meat on the bones of our backing indonesia and Ukraine. These nations differ markedly, Ukrainian National Rukh Party, led by Yurii Kostenko. for democracy for these four key countries and world- but each can be a major force for stability and progress However, Hennadii Udovenko's National Rukh of wide, and this will require congressional and public in its region. And each is at a critical point along the Ukraine Party also participated, a sign that the two support. democratic path. ... sides are coming closer after their monumental split Funding for international affairs declined substantial- ... Ukraine fisj a country that is key to building a nearly a year ago. ly in the 1990s, in real terms, compared to the decade secure and undivided Europe, and a partner and friend The human link-up and the meeting on St. Sophia before. We are fighting to reverse this trend. to the United States. Square were preceded by another meeting organized by Since gaining independence, Ukraine has made much Mr. Udovenko's National Ftukh of Ukraine, the Reform progress towards a democratic society and market econ- and Order Party and the Congress of Ukrainian omy. Although a candidate for ethnic discord, it has ... Ukraine fisj a country that Nationalists, which are currently united in a coalition. maintained internal peace, it has held three competitive, albeit imperfect, presidential elections. is key to building a secure and Most recently, President ELeonidJ Kuchma won a undivided Europe, and a part- Quotable notes clear mandate for far-reaching economic reform, and further integration into European and global institutions. ner and friend to the United "if the president's decree (on holding a constitu- He responded by appointing a strong reformer as prime tional referendum) appears under circumstances of minister. States. the (current) legal chaos, this will mean that the Like many other countries in transition, Ukraine is referendum itself will also take place in the situa- threatened by economic decline, corruption and crime. Lower living standards have undermined respect for tion of legal chaos, and this will be the beginning international programs are frequently dismissed as government and dampened public morale. Relations of a serious political destruction EprocessJ in "foreign aid," but the truth is that they aid America. between the executive and legislative branches have Ukraine. By helping to build a more stable, prosperous and "... Ukraine is witnessing the application of a been strained. Wealthy oligarchs have used their politi- cal contacts to expand their empires, and the independ- democratic world, they make our citizens more secure, formula typical of non-democratic transition soci- create new economic opportunities and reduce the eties: the will of the oligarchs is the will of the ent press has been intimidated and harassed. The United States has provided Ukraine almost S2 likelihood that our armed forces will be called into people. This will of the oligarchs, reinforced by the combat. president's support for the idea of a referendum, billion in assistance this decade. Our focus has been on Many Americans are surprised when 1 tell them that means that referendum's results can be predicted nuclear threat reduction and democratic institution- the amount we allocate to the entire spectrum of foreign beforehand." building. And this year we plan to double our most important exchange programs in order to help educate affairs is only about one penny of every dollar the feder- - Ukrainian political analyst Mykola Tomenko, and train the next generation of Ukraine's leaders. al government spends. So, when 1 say we've quadrupled commenting on the possibility of a constitutional 1999 was notable for what didn't happen in Ukraine. something or doubled something, keep in mind, within referendum ousting Ukraine's present legislature, The economy did not melt down, and the Communists what? But that penny, that penny out of every dollar, as quoted by inter fax on January 14 and cited by did not come back to power. Our hope is that this year may be responsible for 50 percent of the history that is RFE1RL Poland, Belarus and Ukaine Report. will be memorable for positive reasons, the most impor- written about our era, and makes a difference in the tant of which would be to carry out long-delayed and lives of 100 percent of the American people. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, 2000 No. 5 Conductor Adrian Bryttan to bring youth symphony to Morristown

MORR1STOWN, NJ. - Continuing to musicians and educators, Mr. Milano of unite some of the most difficult orchestral Puerto Rico, will be honored at the concert showpieces with more unusual composi- for his accomplishments. During his stay, tions, Ukrainian American Adrian Bryttan he will offer masterclasses and media inter- will conduct the 90-member New Jersey views about his music. His compositions Youth Symphony at the Morristown are eagerly commissioned for every medi- Community Theater at 3 p.m. on February um, from chamber to choral, religious and 6, in a program that includes Richard symphonic, operas, plays and television. Strauss' "Death and Transfiguration" and His highly individualized style, evident the U.S. premiere of Robert Milano's in the Concertino, established a Latin Concertino for Piano and String Orchestra. American character through driving in their third concert this season, the rhythms that contrast meditative and lyrical NJYS will also perform a suite from melodies. Mr. Milano's compositions have Handel's popular "Water Music," which been performed throughout the world, was orchestrated by Hamilton Harty in the including the United States, Canada, 1920s, it was this colorful arrangement that France, italy, England, Austria, Mexico, made Handel's suite such an enormous Australia and venezuela. His operas, "The favorite with audiences the world over. Hired Hand" and "Four Motets," were pre- An orchestral tour de force, "Death and miered at Carnegie Hall, with additional Transfiguration" was composed by Mr. performances at Town Hall and at the Strauss over 100 years ago in 1889. indeed, Guggenhein. it is astonishing that the young 25-year-old The young award-winning pianist Luis composer conceived and created this most Rodriguez, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is challenging work of grandeur and drama, the featured guest soloist for the Milano so brilliantly organized and scored. performances. A graduate student with Mr. Strauss was inspired by the greatest Prof. Marisa Garcia at the Conservatory of drama of all: death, its meaning and what Music of Puerto Rico, Mr. Rodriguez has lies beyond. The composer himself said the already been a first prize-winner in numer- idea came to him "to depict the hour of ous competitions, and has performed with death of someone who had sought the high- the Festival Youth Symphony during the est ideals: an artist, in fact." Casals Festival. He was invited to take part The atmospheric opening portrays the in the international Christmas Festival in faltering heartbeat of a dying man in the vienna on November 1999, and in March pulsating muted strings and hushed tim- of this year he will perform Schumann's pani. After a dramatic interplay between his piano concerto with the Conservatory delirious imaginings and beautiful child- Symphony Orchestra. hood memories, the majestic final pages For ticket information for Sunday's con- crown this work with an exalted "transfigu- cert call (908) 771-5544. The Community Pianist Luis Rodriguez (left) and composer Roberto Milano, who will be in ration." Theater is located at 100 South St. in Morristown, N J., for a performance by the New Jersey Youth Symphony, are seen One of today's leading composers, Morristown. in San Juan.

NEW RELEASE: Kazka folk ensemble's second recording Turning the pages... (Continued from page 6) WH1TEHALL, Pa. - The Kazka Ukrainian Folk pany the group on guitar and accordion. Special guest artist of former all-union enterprises are replaced because they Ensemble has released its second recording, "Timeless Ron Krolick joins the group on bass guitar and concertina. had become used to receiving everything via the command Traditions." The vocalists study individually and collectively with economy, and were not quick to learn that they themselves This new release, available on CD and cassette, is a col- vocal instructor Cora Gamolin, artist-in-residence at the must work in order to be successful. lection of regional folk songs and contemporary Ukrainian Schuylkill County Art and Ethnic Center in Pottsville, Pa. Commenting on the possibility of assistance from the music. Lively Lemko and Transcarpathian folk tunes sung Since 1987 Kazka has been making a name for itself in regional dialect are featured alongside Ukrainian throughout the eastern United States and beyond, in 1992 West, Prime Minister Kuchma said he has no illusions favorites such as "Hey Zabava" and "My Gypsy Girl." the ensemble traveled and performed in newly independent about the West's interests. "1 have repeatedly said the West Other selections include a medley of patriotic arrange- Ukraine as part of a tour benefiting the Children of does not care about us. And, the possibility it will accept us ments evoking the spirit of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen of Chornobyl Fund. More recently Kazka has appeared on the is distant from reality. We should seek feconomicj integra- World War 1, as well as a musical tribute to the poetic nationally televised program "The Wedding Story," pro- tion with all states once part of the USSR, and not just with- styling of volodymyr lvasiuk. duced for The Learning Channel. intheClS,"hesaid. Kazka originates in the anthracite coal region of north- The group has also graced stages at Bethlehem "1 believe in the wisdom and talent of the Ukrainian peo- eastern Pennsylvania. The vocal quartet - all second- and Musikfest, Ellis island National Park, the Ukrainian ple," he underlined. Furthermore, he said he will not count third-generation Ukrainian Americans - is composed of National Association resort Soyuzivka and the Pennsylvania on support coming from a specific group of national Paula Duda (soprano), Sandra Duda (alto), Joseph Zucofski State University Slavic Festival. deputies. He explained, "The situation in Parliament (tenor) and Michael Duda (baritone). For more information on "Timeless Traditions" or changes so quickly that it is impossible to understand who Most of the ensemble's repertoire on this recording is Kazka, contact Ms. Duda at 5023 Foxdale Drive, Whitehall, is your supporter and who is your opponent. ...1 will arranged by Mr. Zucofski and Mr. Duda, who also accom- PA 18052, or Mr. Zucofski at jwz^pottsville.infi.net. depend on wisdom. There are always more wise people than is apparent." Now, seven years later, Mr. Kuchma is into his second term as president and his new prime minister, viktor Yuschenko, will mark his first 100 days in office at the end of March. Economic reform still is the issue, and, once again, the hope is that wiser heads will prevail. Source: "Kuchma vows to forge ahead" by Borys Klymenko. The Ukrainian Weekly, January 31,1993 (Уоі. Lx, NO. 5).

An appeal to the Ukrainian... (Continued from page 6) vice-president7fund-raising; Oksana Wanchychka Woroch, vice-president7public relations; The Rev. Nestor Kowal, vice-president7chaplain; ihor Rakowsky, vice- president7general counsel7by-laws; Andrew Rakowsky, vice-president7nominating7membership; Yuri Blanarovich, vice-presidentAxmimunications and devel- opment; vsevolod Salenko, vice-president7finance; Oleh Kolodiy, communications7electronic media. For the UFA: ivan Oleksyn, president; Stephen Wichar, vice-president; Petro Rodak, vice- president^Canada; Chrystian Shablovsky, secretary; The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble: (from left) Michael Duda, Sandra Duda, Paula Duda and Joseph Zucofski. Audrie Thomas, treasurer; Joseph Charyna. No. 5^THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, 2QOO^11 Nova Nomada performance series showcases emerging Ukrainian American art NEW YORK - Nova Nomada, a new series showcas- ing New York's emerging Ukrainian American art under- ground, concluded its first year with a performance at Ukraine's Consulate General in New York. The event held on December 9, 1999, was hosted by outgoing Consul-General Yurii Bohaievsky. A select audience of Nova Nomada supporters listened intently to a moving prose piece by Kristina Lucenko and the sophisticated poetry of Christine Turczyn, two Ukrainian American writers working in English, virlana Tkacz read her Ukrainian translations of Japanese and Buryat poetry, while Julian Kytasty premiered two pieces for bandura and electronics. The evening closed with Nova Nomada's house band, Staroviry, who performed musical renditions of two poems by Zynovy Berezhan. After the reception Consul Bohaievsky asked the group to sing "Oy Hila, Hila," his favorite song, and everyone joined in. Nova Nomada was initiated last spring by Ms. Tkacz, who directs the Yara Arts Group, Mr. Kytasty of the New York School of Bandura, and Eugene Hutz, who heads the popular downtown band Gogol Bordello. They decided that New York needed a new type of Ukrainian event series, geared not toward the "hromada," but the community's nomadic offsprings. Nova Nomada's Night No. 1, at the Big Bar on Seventh Street featured three premieres: "Bicycling in Transylvania," an ethno-electronic music piece by Staroviry; "Dirtboy 13," a storytelling performance by The Staroviry - Alex Kytasty, Eugene Hutz and Julian Kytasty - perform at Ukraine's Consulate General in Mr. Hutz; and readings of "Ukrainian-Hamerican" poetry New York during a program presented by Nova Nomada. by Ms. Tkacz. The event packed the Big Bar and the group had to find a new venue for its events. hit rock band Mandry and an original short film called from Uragsha. They performed traditional Buryat music The Ukrainian Sports Club offered its premises and "Angelus." to Sayan's poetry and also did an excerpt from an ancient the series continued with Night No. 3 - "Kupalo The Mandry music videos were especially interesting epic song. Freakout," which featured Kupalo scenes from films by in their use of old documentary footage from the 1930s. Two days later Nova Nomada presented Night No. 9 Tarkovsky and Kusturica, as well as a screening of "Angelus" portrayed the hard physical labor the elder- or "Music From the Opposite Ends of the Steppe: a Andrea Odezynska's short film "Dora is Dysfunctional." ly inhabitants of one village in Ukraine still endure to Buryat-Mongolian-Ukrainian Musical Dialogue." The Ms. Odezynska was on hand to introduce the film and earn their livelihoods today. Although the reality it docu- evening opened with Uragsha, Sayan, Battuvshin and talked about her experiences filming the comedy. ments is very harsh, the short is shot in a poetic lyric Namgar performing traditional music and throat singing. Night No. 4 - "Kupalo Freakout" (Julian calendar) style that is the signature of the best of Ukrainian cine- Then Tristra Newyear sang her own version of a Terek was an outdoor extravaganza celebrating the pagan ma. Kozak song. Afterwards Julian Kytasty performed a tra- Slavic midsummer night. The audience became partici- The director, who is visiting New York for a few ditional duma on the bandura and played several pieces pants in old rituals as they searched out magical months, was a student of the great Ukrainian director and with Mongolian musician Battuvshin, who joined in as a moments hidden throughout the lush Community cinematographer Mr. ilienko in Kyiv. throat singer and performed on the flute and horse-head Garden on East Sixth Street and Avenue B. As persons For Night No. 8 Nova Nomada was invited uptown to fiddle. entered they were asked to write a fortune and to hang it the Bohemian National Hall. Ms. Tkacz read her poetry, Messrs. Hutz and Kytasty teamed up for an unforget- on the "hiltse," or fortune tree. while Mr. Hutz read excerpts from his novella. Then table version of "The Wagons Arrived and Brought Then they walked past a rock formation where Katie Sayan Zhambalov performed original works written in Nothing," which they later repeated at the Consulate. Takahashi recited water incantations and told fortunes, the Buryat shamanic tradition, while Meredith Wright Then all the participants came together to sing the accompanied by a sound installation of ancient Kupalo read the English translations of Sayan's work. Sayan was "Yoxor," a traditional Buryat round dance and "O Hila, songs electronically processed by Alex Kytasty. Freshly joined on stage by Battuvshin and Namgar Lkhasaranova Hila," the song the consul general would later request. picked wildflowers lay on the table at the gazebo, where irina and Genya from Kyiv helped everyone make their own wreaths. Then the participants wandered throughout the gar- NEW RELEASE: Two new recordings of bandura music den. Nestled on benches hidden under a trellis of the grapevines they could hear a simultaneous reading by by Adriana Shmahalo familiar and little-known Ukrainian Christmas carols in a new arrangement for two banduras and the vel- Tom Lee and Taras Los from Gogol's short story "St. CLOviS, Calif. - "Three Concertos by Yuriy vety, cultured voices of the Herasymenko sisters. The John's Eve" in English and Ukrainian, accompanied by Oliynyk - Ola Herasymenko, Bandura" is a CD of his- sound is professional, crystal clear and of the highest the music of Mike Andrec. toric significance, since it is the first ever to feature quality. The banduras and voices blend into one artistic Standing in front of a video projection of Yuri original music for the concert bandura and symphony entity, with other instruments joining in from time to Hienko's film on Kupalo, Mr. Hutz read his original sto- orchestra. time. ries to the accompaniment of the bandura. The audience The CD includes three concertos for bandura and There are 22 carols on the album - all Ukrainian was encouraged to pour buckets of water on Mr. Hutz at orchestra by Yuriy Oliynyk. Ola Herasymenko Oliynyk, except the classic "Silent Night" is by Franz Gruber. the end of each story and enthusiastically did so. the bandura virtuoso featured as a soloist in these per- To order either the CD or cassette versions of in another secret corner Yara's choreographer led the formances, is the first professional bandurist to appear either recording, send a check or money order to: participants in a candle dance to hypnotic voice improvi- with both American and European symphony orches- Ola Oliynyk, 5253 Glancy Drive, Carmichae, CA sations on the traditional Ukrainian song "Hold a tras. The recordings were done with the Lviv 95608-5458. Each CD is S15 plus S2 for shipping Candle." Tristra Newyear, Eleanor Lipat and Julian Philharmonic Orchestra and Lviv virtuosos Orchestra and handling; cassettes are S10 plus Si.50 for ship- Kytasty sang Kupalo songs in a traditional style known conducted by National Artist Prof. Yuriy Luciw and ping. as "bily holos," or white voice. The end of the evening Honored Artist Serhiy Burko. had everyone reading their fortunes to the light of can- Both Ms. Herasymenko and Mr. Oliynyk were dies floating on water. recently awarded honorable citations by the Ukrainian Nova Nomada returned to the Sports Club for Night government in Kyiv for special contribution to No. 2 (somehow the numbers got out of order). The Ukrainian culture abroad. evening featured readings by Maria Rewakowicz and Concerto No. 1 became known as "American" after it Mr. Hutz, and the debut performances of the was revealed that the composer although born in Experimental Bandura Trio. After a break in August the Ukraine, has spent most of his life in the United States. new series continued with Night No. 5, which featured The melodies do, however, retain Ukrainian character in Ms. Lucenko reading from her new essays, Mr. Hutz a neo-romantic style. reading excerpts from his novella and Ms. Tkacz pre- Concerto No. 2 the "Romantic " contains many sub- senting "Summer in Siberia, iv," a talk with slides by tie quotations of ancient Ukrainian melodies. The ban- Siberian photographer Alexander Khantaev. dura is featured prominently against the orchestral tex- Night No. 6 featured Staroviry, who cook up a ture. unique brand of East European flavored ethno-electron- Concerto No. 4, the "Trypillian," pays tribute to the ics. The group combines the talents of Julian Kytasty Trypillian culture that flourished in Ukraine between (traditional instruments, vocals), Alex Kytasty (elec- 6000 and 1000 BC. 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in seven to 10 years. The interest of new Newsbriefs Ukrainian Eurobonds has been prelimi- Carpathian Ski Club elects officers, (Continued from page 12) nary set at 10 percent annually. 1NG worked in the industrial production sector Barings is one of the largest private will receive 5,000 DM each, while persons Western creditors of Ukraine's govern - schedules sports events for 2000 ment. (Eastern Economist) who worked in the agricultural sector will by Andrew Hadzewycz Windham on March 11 with a banquet at receive slightly less. (Eastern Economist) Flu epidemic continues in Ukraine Hunter Mountain; EAST HANOvER, N.J. - The 9 a golf tournament in the Windham, Renaissance supports Ukrainian language Carpathian Ski Club (known by its KYiv - Ukraine will break the flu epi- N.Y, area to be held June 3-4; Ukrainian-based acronym KLK) held its 9 KYiv - The international Renaissance demic threshold January 21-28, said a tennis tournament at Soyuzivka (date annual elections here at the Ramada inn in Foundation on January 11 announced Ukraine's chief medical doctor, Olha to be announced); and three grant programs in 2000 that are Bobyliova. The Odesa, Zaporizhia, East Hanover. 9 a swim meet at Soyuzivka (date to be Dnipropetrovsk, vinnytsia, Kirovohrad aimed at developing the national publish- The nominating committee's slate was announced). and Chernihiv oblasts have broken the ing and book markets. The information unanimously accepted with the following Readers are advised to visit the website threshold, she added. Last week 28,462 Program will focus on legislative support results: Erko Palydowycz, president; Peter located at http:77www.klk.lviv.ua for further people infected with the flu were regis- of publishers and local authors. The Kurylas, vice-president; vicky Kupchynsky information, including KLK membership tered in Kyiv. The first death as the result Translation Project will finance the trans- and George "Kuba" Kupchynsky, executive applications and a schedule of events. of the flu was registered on January 18 in lation of European humanitarian and directors; vera Popel, secretary; Natalie Odesa. in a related development, Kyiv in 1999 the Carpathian Ski Club cele- social works into the Ukrainian language. Kachala, treasurer; Andrei Kachala, mem- mayor, Oleksander Omelchenko, signed an brated its 75th anniversary with ski races on The Library Program will assist in the bership coordinator; Andrew Hadzewycz, order closing schools in the capital begin- March 6 at Ski Windham and a celebratory development of the country's libraries, public relations; Roman Rondiak, chairman ning on January 22 due to the flu epidem- gathering at Soyuzivka on September 18 which will provide Ukrainian libraries of nominating committee; Orest Fedash, ski- ic. Regular school sessions will resume that featured a tennis tournament and a ban- with access to magazines, newspapers ing coordinator; Juri Kobziar, golf coordina- when the situation stabilizes. (Eastern quet. and news bulletins in electronic format. Economist) tor; and George Popel, tennis coordinator. KLK was founded in Ukraine in 1924 The establishment of regional internet KLK is currently scheduling a series of and then transported to Europe and the servers, which will contain updated Kuchma dismisses committee heads sports events for 2000. Among them are: United States where it grew and flourished; information from Ukrainian regions, also e the Annual KLK Ski Races at Ski it was re-established in Ukraine in 1989. is planned. (Eastern Economist) KYiv - President Leonid Kuchma signed decrees for the dismissal of Oil supplies to Ukraine to be renewed valentyna Dovzhenko as chair of the We regret to inform family and friends Committee for Family and Youth, KYiv - Prime Minister viktor Mykhailo Kaskevych as chair of the that on Saturday, January 22, 2000, our most beloved aunt and cousin Yuschenko, commenting on his Moscow Committee for Consumer Rights visit, said that acting President viadimir Protection, Oleksander vblkov as chair of Putin had instructed in his presence that oil the Committee for Physical Education supplies to Ukraine be renewed. The prime and Sport, and valerii Tsybukh as chair of minister also noted that fuel and energy the State Committee for Tourism. The issues with Russia are being regulated. Mr. dismissals took place due to the liquida- Putin stated during his meeting with Mr. tion of mentioned committees. (Eastern Yuschenko that Russia and Ukraine have Economist) only temporary economic problems and a Maria "Mushka" Pidhorodecky suitable solution for both countries can be President appoints new ministers found. Mr. Yuschenko stressed that Ukraine is a solvent country and intends to take real KYiv - President Leonid Kuchma nee Steciuk steps to repay its debts. "The two countries signed a decree appointing Mykhailo have no insurmountable problems in regu- Hladii as vice prime minister, ivan longtime owner of "Orchidia" Restaurant in NYC lating Ukraine's Russian gas debt," said Kyrylenko as minister for agrarian policy, entered into God's Kingdom. President Leonid Kuchma. (Eastern and vitalii Moskalenko as minister of Economist) health care. Mr. Kuchma also appointed Panachyda was held on Friday, January 28, 2000 Oleksandra Kuzhel as chair of the State at 7:30 p.m. in Peter Jarema Funeral Home, EBRD grants Ukraine 12 billion euros Committee for Regulation Policy and 129 E 7th Street in New York City. Entrepreneurship, vasyl Durdynets as KYiv - The European Bank for Friends could also visit on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. minister of emergency situations and Reconstruction and Development plans Chornobyl, and Petro Kaban as chair of to provide Ukraine with 1.2 billion euros Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 29, 2000, the State Committee for Standardization, for the execution of 27 projects with dif- Measurements and Certification. (Eastern at 9:30 a.m. in St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, ferent timetables of implementation, stat- Economist) E 7th Street, NYC. interment followed ed the head of the EBRD representative at St. Andrew's Cemetery, South Bound Brook, N.J. office in Ukraine, Andrew Seton. He Chechen info center set up in Odesa added that the EBRD had previously Nephew: George Steciuk with wife Katherine and sons Peter, allocated S220 million (U.S.) for these ODESA -Ukraine's first Chechen Mark with wife Ronda projects. The total funds allocated by the information center was set up in Odesa. it EBRD as of November 1999 were will function under the Rukh oblast Niece: Lydia Dumanska in Ukraine S699.5 million (U.S.). About 65 percent organization. The organization's head, Cousins: Уегу Rev. Petro Steciuk in Toronto, Canada, with family; of these were spent on non-governmental viktor Tsymbaliuk, said information on Larissa Muzyczka and husband Jaroslav; projects. Eighty-four percent of the total events in Chechnya is insufficient. The Andrew Zwarun with wife Judy and children. EBRD funds in Ukraine were loans, center's goal is to provide objective infor- Nieces-in-law: Areta Pidhorodecki with husband Zenon and children, while the remaining 16 percent were mation to the Ukrainian public. (Eastern Oksana LaPonte with husband Phil and children, Economist) allocated toward direct investment, in Lydia Sawkiw with husband Oleh, December 1999 the bank also approved Armenian foreign minister in Kyiv Stefa Charczenko. the decision to issue a S51.88 million (U.S.) loan for modernization of the rail- KYiv - Armenia's Foreign Affairs Additional family in U.S., Canada and Ukraine. road infrastructure on the Kyiv-Lviv line. Minister vartan Oskanian and his (Eastern Economist) Ukrainian counterpart, Borys Tarasyuk, signed six agreements on railway trans- in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: 1NG Barings to lead debt restructuring portation, pharmaceuticals, tourism, cul- St. Sophia Fund in Rome Orphanages in Ukraine KYiv - A syndicate of foreign banks ture and education in Kyiv on December that will be authorized by Ukraine's gov- 24, 1999, reported the Associated Press. ernment to negotiate the country's for- Ukraine also agreed to let Armenia use its eign debt restructuring will be headed by Black Sea port of ilyichevsk for shipping. the 1NG Barings bank. The debt in ques- Ukrainian presidential spokesman DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS tion is due for repayment this year, said Oleksander Martynenko said Mr. Finance Minister ihor Mitiukov. The Oskanian urged President Leonid to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly - in the Ukrainian syndicate was formed following a tender Kuchma "to help Armenia integrate into or English language - are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. Europe." (RFE7RL Newsline) held by the ministry, to which five out of Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper's date of issue. 10 banks responded. The Reuters news Ukraine wins but fails to advance (The Weekly goes to press early Friday mornings.) service, citing its sources in London banks, reported that the decision on the KYiv - Ukraine beat Slovakia 3-1 at Rate: S7.50 per column-inch. restructuring of Ukraine's nearly S2 bil- the World Junior Hockey Championship information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department lion (U.S.) debt is to be announced by January 2 in Sweden. However, it still and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 (NB: please the end of this month. Reuters noted that failed to proceed to the next round of the do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; the government of Ukraine is to propose competition, in the semi-finals, the fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; that all private creditors bearing United States team faced the Czech e-mail, staffsukrweekly.com. Ukrainian foreign loan T-bills exchange Republic, and Russia played Canada. Please include the daytime phone number of a contact person. them for Eurobonds, which will mature (Eastern Economist) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, гооо No. 5

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The course is taught by "Gerdany - Beadwork Ukrainian Style." embroidery expert Lubow Wolynetz, who in this series Maria Rypan provides OFFlCE HOURS: Tue ftFr i -12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM - Wed l Thurs - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM' Sat - 9:00 to 12:00 Noon ' Mon. -Closed І also explores the history, evolution of instruction on basic beadwork techniques Шіііаіп Office: Tel (973) 373-7839 - Branch Office: Tel (973) 451-0200 - virtual Office: selfreliance.org styles, techniques, colors, threads and fab- for making fashionable necklaces, chokers ' J 734 Sandford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 World Wide Web - WWW. rics used in traditional Ukrainian embroi- and bracelets. Classes will be held at the dery. Open to adults and children over age institute, 620 Spadina Ave., at 7 p.m. Fee: 10. Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Fee: S60, adults; S15 session7S40 for entire series. To regis- S50, students over 16 and seniors; S30, tercall (416) 923-3318. children age 10-16. Museum members Sunday, March 5 ADVERTISING RATES FOR THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY receive 15 percent discount. Reservations required. The museum is located at 203 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: The (Published in English on Sundays) Second Ave. For information call (212) Ukrainian Dancers of Miami inc., present 228-0110; fax (212) 228-1947; or e-mail У A Pg У A Pg a whirlwind afternoon of dance and song ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED UkrMus^aol.com. in "A Ukrainian Montage," their eighth ONE WEEK PRlOR TO PUBLlCATlON: FR1DAY NOON. annual concert, featuring the Ukrainian Sunday, February 6 1 Dancers of Miami, Trio Maksymowich All general advertising: 1 inch, single column ^„„„„„ „S12.00 DANBURY, Conn.: "Songs of Love and and acclaimed bandurist Yarko Fraternal and community advertising: 1 inch, single column . „S 7.50 Antonevych. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Th" Х 2c Faith," a benefit concert by the Yevshan S165.00 FOUR-PAGE CENTERFOLD PULLOUT ^^^^^^^ Ukrainian Choral Ensemble, Alex Kuzma, in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward musical director, will feature Ukrainian Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 74 P. 7e Pg pg liturgical, classical and folk music. The Fifth Ave. Admission is 315; for tickets program begins at 2 p.m. at the ives call the AutoNation Box Office, (954) Concert Hall at Western Connecticut State 462-0222. For more information call University, White Street in Danbury. Donna Maksymowich-Waskiewicz, (954) Proceeds to benefit the Holy Trinity 434-9753, or visit the website Church Building Fund. Advance tickets: http:77www.UkrainianDancersMiami.org7. S20, adults; S8, children or students; S25 and S10 at the door. Call (203) 748-0671 ONGOING or (203) 407-0261 for further details. NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum is Quantity discounts: „ S12.00 per incWSc currently showing the exhibition "The „„ 20o7o discount Monday, February 7 ^^. 2507o discount Cultural Legacy of vasyl Hryhorovych -^^. 30o7o discount CAMBR1DGE, Mass.: The Harvard Krychevsky." The exhibit, on view Ukrainian Research institute presents the through March 12, features paintings and inaugural Zenovia Sochor Parry Memorial drawings of one of Ukraine's outstanding NOTE: public figures of the 20th century, an o Lecture to be delivered by Ashton B. 1. A 50 7o deposit must accompany the text of the advertisement. Carter, Ford Foundation Professor of architect, artist, scholar and educator, and 2. All advertising correspondence should be directed to: Mrs. Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, Science and international Affairs, John F. offers visitors the unique opportunity to 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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OWN Society from Houston's institute for Eastern Orthodox Studies (Ukrainian BLOOMF1ELD, N.J.: "Surviving Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate), Symbols," an exhibition of paintings by with Bishop Makarios conducting, will Gloria Rodgriguez and Christina Saj sing an a capella concert marking the 15th which explores the assimilation of tradi- anniversary of the death of Metropolitan tional imagery and compositions with con- cUp^p^ Hryhorij and featuring 20th century Slavic temporary techniques, is on display composers. The Panakhyda Requiem by through February 19 at Westminster ЙІ(Щ ^ЖЖАГ^Ж Pavel Chesnokov, the Liturgy of the Gallery, Bloomfield College, Fremont Catechumen by Yuri Slastion and the Street off Franklin Avenue. For more Liturgy of the Faithful by Yaroslav information and directions call (973)-748- Yatsynevych will be sung in Ukrainian at 9000, ext. 279. (please type or print)

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