InsIde: l Miss Soyuzivka 2012 is crowned – page 4 l Communities mark Ukrainian Independence Day – page 13 l Update on excavations at Baturyn – pages 14-15

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Tabachnyk will be dismissed, World Forum of Ukrainians concludes, says Presidential Administration chief elects Mykhailo Ratushny as president KYIV – The fifth World Forum of the forum participants, “I know how much Ukrainians concluded in Kyiv on August effort you have put in Ukraine becoming An editorial cartoon 21, electing veteran political and social independent. It is our common grand cele­ by Anatoliy Petrovich activist Mykhailo Ratushny, a native of bration.” He added, “I would like you to Vasilenko was pub­ Ternopil, Ukraine, as its new president. know that not only do I know well your lished in the Kyiv Post The Ukrainian World Coordinating concerns and your aspirations, but I will soon after Dmytro Council (UWCC) gathering assembled also do everything that you will have no Tabachnyk was 300 delegates – 100 from Ukraine, 100 worries about Ukraine and its future.” appointed on March from the Eastern Diaspora and 100 from In his message the president said he 11, 2010, as minister of the Western Diaspora – for three days of had recently submitted a bill on education and science. meetings in the Ukrainian capital begin- Ukrainians living abroad to the It is reprinted with ning on August 19. Verkhovna Rada, identifying it as urgent, permission from the The delegates were addressed in the and has also decided to establish a sepa- Kyiv Post. National Opera and Ballet Theater by rate state agency responsible for commu­ Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister nication with Ukrainians living abroad. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, Ukrainian Mr. Czolij spoke about the 20-million World Congress President Eugene Czolij strong diaspora, noting that the Ukrainian and Bishop Bohdan Dziurakh of the World Congress unites Ukrainians in 32 Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, as countries. He also voiced the diaspora’s well as by representatives of national del- concerns about the direction in which egations. Ukraine’s leaders are taking the country, According to a news report filed by in particular the case of imprisoned oppo­ Interfax-Ukraine, Mr. Gryshchenko’s sition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, who is speech was interrupted by a forum partic- being prosecuted on charges of abuse of ipant who yelled out: “Ukrainians! How office when she was Ukraine’s prime long will we listen to this Muscovite?” minister. kyivpost.com The speech was interrupted several more Mr. Czolij also noted the unconstitution­ times as someone shouted “Shame.” al basing of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Major changes said, “There will be many changes in the Mr. Gryshchenko called on World Ukraine’s territory, the absence of the rule are expected in the structure of the structure of the Cabinet of Ministers.” He Forum participants to put forward their of law, denial of the Holodomor’s genocid­ Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, and added that staffing changes in key minis­ proposals for a draft state program of al nature, the reintroduction of censorship Minister of Education, Science, Youth tries are expected. cooperation with Ukrainians abroad, of the country’s news media, intimidation and Sports Dmytro Tabachnyk will be Answering a question about whether which will cover the period through 2015. tactics used against patriotic leaders and dismissed, said Serhiy Lyovochkin, chief Minister Tabachnyk would be dismissed, The foreign affairs minister also read a activists, and violation of democratic stan­ of the Presidential Administration. Mr. Lyovochkin said, “Without a doubt, yes.” greeting to the forum from President dards in Ukraine’s local elections. Speaking at a meeting with the news Viktor Yanukovych. According to the media on August 31, Mr. Lyovochkin, (Continued on page 22) president’s website, Mr. Yanukovych told (Continued on page 23) Ukrainian Orthodox center inundated by Irene’s floodwaters

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – The Raritan River, which flows just across the street from St. Andrew Memorial Church on Easton Avenue, crested its banks and has inundated the Metropolia Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. as a result of Hurricane Irene, which dumped nearly a foot of rain on the area on August 28-29. The Council of Bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. issued an appeal to the Ukrainian community for assistance with flooding damage sustained from Hurricane Irene. Damage estimates are not yet available, as assessments are still being made, but damaged structures of the Metropolia Center include: the historic Fisher House, the Sisterhood Hall, a maintenance building, St. Andrew Memorial Church’s pastoral residence building, two residential properties across the street from the Memorial Church on Easton Avenue and St. Sophia Seminary building’s basement. In addition there were several downed trees on the property. The Church is asking all of its parishes, parish and central Church organizations, along with the entire membership of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. to contribute to a special 2011 Hurricane Irene Flood Fund. The monies collected will be utilized towards the necessary and immediate repairs to the properties of the Church, as well as to prepare the St. Sophia Seminary for the opening of the 2011-2012 academic year. Felix Khmelkovsky Donations may be sent to: 2011 Hurricane Irene Flood Fund, P.O. Floodwaters are seen at the entrance to the Metropolia Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Box 495, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880. Church of the U.S.A. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36

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Turchynov: Tymoshenko’s fate Lukianenko summoned by police banned rallies in the central squares and streets of the capital city. As a result, Our ‘hangs on support at home, abroad’ KYIV – The Kyiv police are summon­ Ukraine had to assemble people on those ing 18 national deputies of the Verkhovna streets that were not included on the list RFE/RL Tymoshenko on trial in the summer, Rada of Ukraine for questioning over of those banned by the court. when many Ukrainians are on vacation or their involvement in the August 24 oppo­ Nonetheless, the party said, the city KYIV – A close aide to jailed former working in their gardens in order to feed sition rallies in Kyiv, it was reported on administration and the Ministry of Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia their families. August 29. Among those summoned is Internal Affairs in Kyiv not only failed to Tymoshenko says her fate depends on the Mr. Turchynov predicted that much Levko Lukianenko, a Hero of Ukraine, take steps to ensure public order, but also level of support she can garner from peo­ will also depend on the position of the author of the Act of Declaration of the committed illegal acts by preventing the ple at home and abroad, RFE/RL’s international community. The United Independence of Ukraine and a national movement of a peaceful march along Ukrainian Service reported on August 22. States and the European Union have both deputy of four convocations. The 83-year­ Volodymyrska Street. According to Mr. Ms. Tymoshenko is on trial for abuse e x p r e s s e d c o n c e r n a b o u t M s . old Mr. Lukianenko, who was in Soviet Bondarchuk, the authorities violated of office in connection with a deal she Tymoshenko’s arrest, saying it contribut­ prison camps for almost 27 years as a Article 39 of the Constitution of Ukraine signed with Russia in 2009 that raised the ed to the impression of a politically moti­ political prisoner, commented on the news and Article 11 of the European price Ukraine paid for its natural gas. She vated prosecution. on the website of the Batkivschyna party. Convention on Human Rights, which was taken into custody earlier this month Mr. Turchynov welcomed the creation “The Independence Day of the Ukrainian guarantee the fundamental right to peace­ and faces up to 10 years in prison if con­ earlier this month by major Ukrainian state is the biggest national holiday, and I ful assembly. He also underscored that victed on charges she says are politically opposition parties of the Committee to thought it necessary to come to the holy the authorities’ actions demonstrated their motivated. Resist Dictatorship. This is the first real place of our country [the monument to fear of public protests. (Ukrinform) Oleksander Turchynov, the first deputy consolidation since the Orange Taras Shevchenko], and together with chairman of Ms. Tymoshenko’s opposi­ Revolution in 2004, he said. Kyiv residents and visitors share the joy Ukraine may refuse IMF cooperation tion Batkivschyna party, served as a vice The committee plans to hold a joint of this holiday,” Mr. Lukianenko stressed. prime minister in Ms. Tymoshenko’s gov­ march in Kyiv on August 24, the 20th “I am indignant at the authorities, who KYIV – Ukraine may refuse to cooper­ ernment. anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. sent armed units in with steel helmets, ate with the International Monetary Fund “I cannot predict [how this trial will President Viktor Yanukovych has said batons and protective shields against inno­ (IMF) if it further insists on raising utility end] since it does not depend on the repeatedly said that he cannot interfere in cent people. They did not allow a peaceful rates, Volodymyr Fesenko, director of the defense arguments or the positions of the the work of the courts. In a column pub­ march through the streets of Kyiv and Penta Center for Applied Political prosecutor’s office,” he told RFE/RL’s lished in the weekly Dzerkalo Tyzhnia on used tear gas,” he said. On August 24, Studies, told the press on August 30. “In Ukrainian Service in an interview on August 20, he wrote that Ukraine will no Ukrainian Independence Day, clashes my opinion, the Ukrainian government August 20. “This will depend on whether longer have a “caste of untouchables.” erupted between police and representa­ and Ukrainian authorities will not settle Ukrainians today can rise up and defend Neither their position nor money will tives of political parties, unions and orga­ for stringent unpopular decisions, not Yulia Tymoshenko, but their rights, save criminals from persecution, Mr. nizations. A day before the holiday, a court because it is too risky given the political their country and their future.” Yanukovych wrote. had banned any opposition rallies in situation. As for utility rates, I think that Mr. Turchynov told RFE/RL many downtown Kyiv. Later, the police opened they will try to convince the IMF and Ukrainians today choose to stay at home Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. a criminal case over alleged hooliganism. hold ground. If the IMF does not abandon because they fear persecution. This gov­ Reprinted with the permission of Radio (Ukrinform) its position, Ukraine may discontinue ernment cannot exist without “repres­ Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 cooperation with the fund,” Mr. Fesenko sions” and will stay in power as long as Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC Kyiv official sued for preventing rally said. At the same time, he stressed that people allow it to behave “cynically and Ukrainian authorities do not have a com­ 20036; www.rferl.org (http://www.rferl. KYIV – A case has been filed against boldly,” Mr. Turchynov said. mon position regarding the need for fur­ org/content/tymoshenko_fate_hangs_on_ the chairman of the City of Kyiv State He said the Ukrainian authorities ther cooperation with the IMF and getting support_at_home_abroad/24304879. Administration, Oleksander Popov. The deliberately decided to put Ms. a new loan disbursement. Recently the html). suit filed with the District Administrative International Monetary Fund said that to Court of Kyiv seeks to declare illegal the receive the next tranche Ukraine must actions of Mr. Popov and Kyiv police on fulfill several requirements, one of which the day of the 20th anniversary of the is increasing the rates for gas and heating. independence of Ukraine. According to UWC president, diaspora leaders In June Prime Minister Mykola Azarov August 26 news reports, the suit was filed said that the Cabinet had asked the IMF by Serhii Bondarchuk, the head of the to postpone consideration of the increase meet with President Yanukovych central executive committee of the Our in gas rates for households until Ukraine’s Ukraine party. On August 20, organizers KYIV – Ukrainian World Congress ing control of Ukraine’s strategically housing and communal services sectors of the rally told city authorities about the President Eugene Czolij met officially in important industries, the Black Sea Fleet had improved. On August 25 it was planned peaceful meeting, but on August Kyiv with President Viktor Yanukovych agreement that extended the stay of 23 the Kyiv District Administrative Court (Continued on page 16) of Ukraine on August 26. Ukrainian Russia’s naval forces in Ukraine, the Canadian Congress President Paul Grod importance of Ukraine joining the and Union of Ukrainians in Russia European Union and NATO, the intro­ President Taras Dudko also participated. duction of a de facto second official state Also present at the meeting were the language in Ukraine, reports of violations he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 head of the Presidential Administration, of human rights and fundamental free­ T U W Serhiy Lyovochkin; First Vice-Minister doms in Ukraine, the Holodomor, or An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., for Foreign Affairs Ruslan Demchenko; Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 in a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. and the chair of the Working Group on Ukraine, the erection of monuments to Yearly subscription rate: $65; for UNA members — $55. 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Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 authorities to the “UWC Memorandum In turn, President Yanukovych called e-mail: [email protected] on Important Issues Concerning Ukraine for the cooperation of the Ukrainian dias­ Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 and the Ukrainian Diaspora,” which was pora in ensuring a better future for fax: (973) 644-9510 presented to President Yanukovych back Ukraine. “We, Ukrainians, those living e-mail: [email protected] on June 21 of last year. both in Ukraine and abroad are one big Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 That document outlined key topics for e-mail: [email protected] consideration, including: the threat of los­ (Continued on page 23) No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 3

NEWS ANALYSIS: Psychiatric abuse for political purposes returns to Ukraine

by Taras Kuzio press release the international human H e a t h e r M c G i l l , A m n e s t y 15, MAKO began demolishing the Eurasia Daily Monitor r i g h t s o r g a n i z a t i o n A m n e s t y International’s expert on Ukraine, said Soviet-era Hotel Druzhba to replace it International described Mr. Fedosov’s “There is a very real concern that with an apartment complex. Local resi­ The Soviet abuse of psychiatry for work as including the monitoring of Andrei Bondarenko will be subjected to dents appealed to the courts to annul the political purposes isolated thousands of psychiatric hospitals. This research a forced psychiatric examination April 15 decision by the Donetsk City political and religious prisoners in psy­ detailed allegations of unlawful con­ because of his legitimate trade union Council to transfer the land under Hotel chiatric hospitals. Some of these prac­ finement in psychiatric institutions, as and human rights activities” (www. Druzhba for 49 years to MAKO tices continued in post-Soviet countries well as torture and ill-treatment of amnesty.org, November 4, 2010). Mr. (Ukrayinska Pravda, July 14, Ostrov, such as Russia and Uzbekistan, but patients in three such institutions Bondarenko has been an independent June 21). On June 9 local thugs in typi­ have only been reported in Ukraine (www.amnesty.org, October 2010). trade union activist since 2006 and in cal sports attire who presumably had since 2010 – the year in which Viktor Mr. Fedosov was assaulted by 2009 he was elected deputy head of the been hired by MAKO physically Yanukovych was elected president. unknown thugs in May 2010 and two local branch of the independent trade attacked the protesters (Ukrayinska In June 2010, only five months after months later detained for a crime he union Laborers (Trudiaschi). His cam­ Pravda, June 21). Mr. Yanukovych was elected, the allegedly committed a decade ago when paigns have threatened the vested inter­ On June 20, Mr. Lavrov was arrested Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVS) he was 15 years old. He fears for his ests of local businessmen and officials, on trumped-up charges of demanding a Human Rights Monitoring Department, safety and possible trumped-up charges. particularly in the sugar industry. bribe of $7,000 from MAKO to halt the established in 2008 with a mandate to A third case is that of Rostyslav protests and nine days later he was hold the police accountable for its Chapran, arrested by the police in April ordered to undergo a psychiatric exami­ actions, was closed. Two months later Andrei Bonda- on trumped-up charges demanding that nation. His lawyer responded: “I the MVS disbanded its hate crimes his family must pay a ransom of 3,000 believe there is no basis whatsoever for investigations unit. The headline “The renko was forced Euros ($4,322 U.S.) to have him such a court decision” (Ukrayinska Gangster Era Has Already Returned” released. As in similar cases, Mr. Pravda, July 14). summed up the prevalent view that law to undergo a psy- Chapran was first given a 15-day sen­ The use of false charges to incrimi­ enforcement officers are no longer even tence under the catch-all charge of nate civil society activists is growing. partially accountable for their actions chiatric exam “hooliganism” and upon its completion Two environmental activists arrested in (Komentari, July 22). he was charged with an attempted mur­ Kharkiv, who organized protests against Uzbekistan has taken the lead in the because of his der allegedly committed in 1999 (http:// tree felling, are considered by Amnesty former Soviet Union in sentencing helsinki.org.ua, June 1). International to be “prisoners of con­ oppositionists for speaking out. In “excessive aware- Mr. Chapran’s original detention was science” (www.amnesty.org, June 18). 2005, following the actions by the secu­ ness of his own in violation of Article 5 of the European As in this and other cases, thugs in rity forces in Andijan, Holly Carter, Convention of Human Rights. The pur­ sports outfits attacked the protesters Europe and Central Asia Director at and others’ rights pose of the article is to ensure that the while the police looked on. Human Rights Watch, said “This is an police can produce evidence for the Criminal charges against nine leaders insidious attempt to equate criticism of and his uncontrol- charge, which, as Amnesty International of the anti-tax code protests for “dam­ the government with insanity” (www. points out, is often obtained in Ukraine aging” floor tiles on Independence hrw.org). lable readiness to through torture or other ill treatment Square after erecting tents are another Psychiatric abuse for political pur­ (www.amnesty.org, June 16). example of trumped-up charges (http:// poses in the USSR was brought to the defend these rights On April 22, Mr. Chapran was trans­ helsinki.org.ua, January 18). In the attention of the democratic world in ferred to a psychiatric hospital where he spring of 2007, Party of Regions activ­ 1971, when the Russian dissident in unrealistic was incarcerated until May 26. During ists had put up similar tents on the Vladimir Bukovsky smuggled into the his incarceration he was held incommu­ square in protest against President West a 150-page file documenting polit­ ways.” nicado, with his family not knowing Viktor Yushchenko’s decree dissolving ical abuse of psychiatry. The documents where was he was being detained. As Parliament. were discussed in The Times as well as Amnesty International highlighted in an Intimidation of civil society activists the British Journal of Psychiatry, and The second case is that of Andrei “Urgent Action” press release, “It is is a deliberate tactic to subdue became an ongoing subject of rancorous Bondarenko, who in October 2010 was normal practice in Ukraine for suspects Ukrainian society and forestall potential debate in the World Psychiatric ordered to undergo a forced psychiatric accused of serious crimes to be sent for protests or a second Orange Revolution. Association (WPA) over the next two examination by a court in Vinnytsia. psychiatric evaluation as an in-patient These tactics, reminiscent of other decades. At the WPA Mexico Congress Mr. Bondarenko had earlier undertaken in a closed ward of a psychiatric hospi­ authoritarian regimes in Eurasia, are in November 1971 the Soviet delega­ three psychiatric examinations to prove tal…” (www.amnesty.org, June 16). inconsistent with the European values tion walked out. his sanity. Echoing the Soviet and A fourth case is that of Kostiantyn that Ukrainian officials repeatedly The following four cases constitute Uzbek cases above, the official Lavrov, head of the Civic Force NGO, claim to support. the first Western analysis of the return Ukrainian justification for the attempt who was ordered to undergo a psychiat­ A return to political abuse of psychi­ of psychiatric abuse for political pur­ to incarcerate Bondarenko in a psychi­ ric examination in Donetsk after orga­ atry is certainly more reminiscent of the poses in Ukraine. atric hospital is his “excessive aware­ nizing public protests against construc­ Soviet Union than the European Union. The first is that of Andrei Fedosov, ness of his own and others, rights and tion by the MAKO Company, whose The article above is reprinted from the chairman of an NGO in Crimea that his uncontrollable readiness to defend president is Oleksander Yanukovych, a Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission defends the rights of disabled people these rights in unrealistic ways” (www. Party of Regions deputy and the eldest from its publisher, the Jamestown (www.amnesty.org). In an October 2010 amnesty.org, November 3, 2010). son of President Yanukovych. On May Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

Suspect testifies Kuchma ordered Gongadze killing Quotable notes “Ukraine has just celebrated 20 years since its indepen­ dence from Soviet rule. During these years, the Ukrainian RFE/RL nalists after the session that Mr. Pukach testified he killed Gongadze “to save Ukraine.” people have been working hard to consolidate democratic KYIV – The prime suspect in the killing more She said Mr. Pukach told the court Gongadze freedoms and to anchor their country in Euro-Atlantic struc­ than 10 years ago of Ukrainian journalist Heorhii and two associates had been preparing “since tures. For example, Ukraine’s membership and current chair­ Gongadze has reportedly stated at his trial that 1997 to seize power in Ukraine illegally, and so I manship of the Council of Europe – the pan-European organi­ former President Leonid Kuchma was among killed him to save the country.” zation that promotes human rights, democratic development, those who ordered the murder, RFE/RL’s “One has to have guts and nerves to listen to and the rule of law – is a great achievement of the Ukrainian Ukrainian Service reported on August 31. something like that,” Ms. Telychenko said. nation. Oleksii Pukach is on trial for the murder of the Mr. Pukach is the former head of the Main “Yet, today we are witnessing certain practices from the investigative journalist, whose headless body was Criminal Investigation Department at the Internal Ukrainian authorities that are reminiscent of pre-indepen­ found in late 2000. Affairs Ministry’s Foreign Surveillance Unit. He dence rule. The current trial of former Prime Minister Yulia Oleksii Podolskyi, a former colleague of Tymoshenko and the judicial practices surrounding this trial, was arrested in July 2009 in Zhytomyr Oblast and Gongadze’s who attended the closed-door court is increasingly seen as selective prosecution of members of charged with Gongadze’s murder. session on August 30, said Mr. Pukach “clearly the opposition in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Andriy Fedur, the lawyer for named former President Leonid Kuchma and for­ “Thus, we jointly call on the authorities to release on bail mer Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Kravchenko as Gongadze’s mother, Lesia Gongadze, told jour­ Yulia Tymoshenko. We expect that her bail conditions will be having ordered the murder.” nalists he is convinced the Pukach trial is being on par with the bail standards of countries of the European Mr. Kuchma, who was president from 1994 to held behind closed doors to ensure that his testi­ Union, which Ukraine seeks to be associated with. 2005, was charged earlier this year with exceed­ mony does not become common knowledge. Furthermore, we urge the authorities to allow Yulia ing authority with actions that led to the Tymoshenko to exercise her constitutional right to be exam­ Gongadze killing. Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted with ined by a doctor of her choice.” Kravchenko was found dead in his summer the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio house near Kyiv on March 4, 2005. The official Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington – U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and European People’s cause of death was said to be suicide. DC 20036; www.rferl.org (http://www.rferl.org/ Party President Wilfried Martens in a statement issued on Valentyna Telychenko, the attorney represent­ content/suspect _says _kuchma _ordered _ August 30. ing Gongadze’s widow, Myroslava, also told jour­ gongadze_killing/24313724.html). 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36 Miss Soyuzivka 2012 is crowned

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Capping off Soyuzivka herself. Ms. Chopivsky- the speaker at her senior commencement. another fabulous “zabava” weekend at Benson is a sophomore at Barnard At Barnard, Ms. Chopivsky-Benson is Soyuzivka was the crowning of Miss College, Columbia University. She fin­ a performer with the Kings Crown Soyuzivka 2012. Lala Chopivsky-Benson ished her “matura” at the Taras Shakespeare Troupe and the Nomads from Washington took the honor, being Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies Theater Group, along with several others. crowned by last year’s Miss Soyuzivka, in 2008 and is a 2010 graduate of the She has performed at the Capital Fringe Areta Bojko, before a lively audience of National Cathedral School for Girls, Festival, Disney World and the White attendees at the dance on Saturday, where she was the recipient of the House, and is a dancer and counselor August 13. National Society of Arts and Letters with the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Miss Soyuzivka 2012 is the daughter Award for Excellence in four different Dance Academy. She is also a competi­ of Dr. Randy Benson and Lydia categories, received the Performing Artist tive sporting clays and skeet shooter. She Chopivsky-Benson, a former Miss of the Year award, and was chosen to be is a parishioner at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, and is a member of Plast Ukrainian Scouting organization and the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Kateryna Szewczyk was the first run­ ner-up. The daughter of Ania and Roman Szewczyk, she hails from Yonkers, N.Y., and is a 2011 graduate of Yorktown High School. She is active in dance, sings, plays piano, was the choreographer of her middle school musical and babysits autis­ Miss Soyuzivka 2012, Lala Chopivsky- tic children. Ms. Szewczyk also serves as Benson with her mother, Lidia president of the Yorktown Dance Chopivsky-Benson, a former Miss Company. She will attend the State Soyuzivka. University of New York at Potsdam in the fall. Ukrainian community, knowledge and The second runner-up title went to dedication to the UNA and Soyuzivka, Katherine Ovsak of Kerhonkson, N.Y., and knowledge of current Ukrainian the daughter of John and Maritza Ovsak. events. Ms. Ovsak will be a senior at Rondout Judges for this year were: Bohdana Valley High School, where she is a mem­ Puzyk, director of the Heritage Camp at ber of the Drama Club and the Student Soyuzivka; Maya Lew, UNA advisor; and Council. She is fluent in Spanish, and Roman Hirniak, an attorney and the also attends Ukrainian school. Her hob­ director of the School of Ukrainian bies include Ukrainian dancing, painting, Studies in South Bound Brook, N.J. ceramics and acting. Another special treat on Saturday, Andrew Hreczak The Miss Soyuzivka competition has August 13, was a performance by Serhiy Seen during the Miss Soyuzivka festivities are: (front row, from left) Ukrainian for many years been under the coordina­ “Foma” Fomenko and Danylo Denisov of National Association President Stefan Kaczaraj, Miss Soyuzivka 2012 Lala tion of Stephanie Hawryluk, an advisor the famous folk-rock-blues-ska band Chopivsky-Benson, First runner-up Kateryna Szewczyk, Second runner-up Katherine of the Ukrainian National Association Mandry from Ukraine. Ovsak, UNA Second Vice-President Michael Koziupa, (back row), and Danylo (UNA). The girls are judged on poise, Music for the dance that evening was Denisov and Serhiy “Foma” Fomenko, members of the Ukrainian group Mandry. activities both within and outside the provided by Svitanok of New York. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 5

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You don’t want to leave your beyond the bills due at the end of the family’s financial future to chance. month, you should make it a priority to maintain your current life insurance or About Life Insurance Awareness Month get coverage if you don’t have it. It will Held each September, Life Insurance provide an anchor of stability for your Awareness Month is an industry-wide family’s finances, ensuring that your effort that is coordinated by the nonprofit loved ones will be financially secure LIFE Foundation. The campaign was cre­ when you die. ated in response to growing concern For those without any life insurance, about the large number of Americans or for those who may need more because who lack adequate life insurance protec­ of changing circumstances, here are sug­ tion: 95 million adult Americans have no gestions for getting coverage. life insurance, and most of those who do • Step 1: Determine how much life have far less coverage than most financial insurance you need. Start by figuring experts recommend. out how much of your income would For more information on life insur­ need to be replaced for your family to ance, visit our website at www.ukrainian maintain its standard of living. Add up nationalassociation.org or call the UNA your family’s current and future financial home office at 1-800-253-9862. The Weekly’s summer intern: Taissa Hamulak PARSIPPANY, N.J. – As in previous for The Weekly’s “Book Notes” and years, during the summer of 2011, The “Community Chronicle” and “Notes on Ukrainian Weekly hired an intern to work People,” as well as the UKELODEON with the editorial staff at its home office section, and had proofreading duties. in Parsippany, N.J. The 19-year-old resident of Rockaway, Taissa Hamulak, who is now a sopho­ N.J., is an active member of Plast more at Rutgers University in New Ukrainian Scouting Organization and the Brunswick, N.J., worked at The Weekly Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and from mid-May to mid-August. Academy, as well as the troupe’s per­ During that time she completed several forming ensemble of senior dancers, special projects, including “Vox Populi” whose premiere performance took place interviews with guests at the fifth annual in July. She has worked as a Plast coun­ Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka; selor of younger children (“novatstvo”) a story about the Selo Ukrainian Dance both at summer camp and during the Ensemble of Anola, Manitoba, which school year. performed at that festival; a feature about Ms. Hamulak is also a graduate of the two young entrepreneurs and their com­ Lesia Ukrainka School of Ukrainian pany, Blog What? Design; and interviews Studies in Morris County, N.J., which she with young Ukrainian Americans who successfully completed with the compre­ were not yet born when Ukraine re-estab­ hensive oral and written exams known as lished its independence in 1991, asking “matura.” for their comments on what the 20th At Rutgers, where she is leaning anniversary of Ukraine’s freedom means toward a major in political science and/or to them. economics, Ms. Hamulak is a member of Roma Hadzewycz Ms. Hamulak also prepared materials the Ukrainian Students Club. Summer intern Taissa Hamulak at work at The Ukrainian Weekly.

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U.S. ambassador’s blog entry: The Ukrainian Weekly ‘Ukraine: 20 years of independence’ Use The Weekly The following is an entry posted by they form a politically influential diaspo­ We hear it all the time: If only there was one place where people could go to U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft ra. Great national poets and writers such find out about in advance about scheduling of major events in our Ukrainian on August 23 on the U.S. Embassy Kyiv as Taras Shevchenko, Lesia Ukrainka, community. So, back in 2009, we created a special section on this newspaper’s Blog (http://usembassykyiv.wordpress. and Ivan Franko kept the flame of the website (www.ukrweekly.com) called “Community Events” that allows groups to com/2011/08/23/ukraine-20-years-of- Ukrainian language alive, despite decades have their events listed well in advance on an online calendar. The idea was to independence/). of official policy designed to crush the give community activists a way to keep track of what is going on, when and spirit of the people by denying them their where in order to help them plan and schedule their own events so that they do “Only in your own house can you have mother tongue. That flame ignited into a not conflict with others that might be geared to the same audiences. After all, your truth, your strength, and freedom.” brief period of independence under the event organizers, if they can help it, don’t hold functions on days when their – Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian Republic from 1918 to 1921, potential audience would be decreased by a scheduling conflict. but the brief realization of the dream Debutante balls, for example, are so popular in our community that many of “In view of the mortal danger sur­ didn’t endure, and the hopes of the peo­ our young people go debutante ball-hopping. Therefore, organizers of these balls rounding Ukraine in connection with the ple were suppressed again. It took 70 need to let people know way ahead of time when they’ve already booked a venue state coup in the USSR on August 19, years for those hopes to reappear on the and date for their event. It wouldn’t do for, say, the deb ball of the Newark, N.J., 1991, world stage. branch of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization to conflict with the Ukrainian “Continuing the thousand-year tradi­ In 1991 it became clear that the dream American Youth Association ball, which is also held in New Jersey. For that mat­ tion of state development in Ukraine, of Ukrainian independence had merely ter, many of our young people don’t want to see the Philadelphia Engineers’ Ball “Proceeding from the right of a nation been driven underground and had never or the New York-area Chervona Kalyna deb planned for the same date because to self-determination in accordance with disappeared from the hearts of the people, they want to attend both. the Charter of the United Nations and as expressed in the words of 19th Ditto for the many – an ever-growing number, it seems – Ukrainian festivals other international legal documents, and Century poet Pavlo Chubynsky and the that our communities hold. It wouldn’t do for the Newark festival to conflict with “Implementing the Declaration of Ukrainian National Anthem, “Ще не the one in Whippany, N.J., located within 30 minutes’ drive of each other. State Sovereignty of Ukraine, вмерла Українa” – “Ukraine has not yet However, a festival in Chicago is not necessarily a conflict with one in “The Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian perished.” Washington. Well, you get the point. Soviet Socialist Republic solemnly Some of our local Embassy employees So, back to our online calendar. It’s “new and improved” since we first intro­ declares the Independence of Ukraine and have shared their memories of that tumul­ duced it. Therefore, we felt it was time to reintroduce it. the creation of an independent Ukrainian tuous time. For example, one can vividly The calendar appears on the lower left-hand side of our homepage. Visitors state – UKRAINE.” recall following the events of the coup in can simply click on the illustration of the calendar to get to the calendar listings. – Act of Declaration of Independence August 1991 while his first child was The listings can be viewed month by month (just click on the arrows to move of Ukraine, August 24, 1991 being born. With one ear on the BBC forward or back, or select a month and year from the menu). To check out a list­ reports of the coup and the other on the ing, just click on the date on the monthly calendar. Individual events are color- “We hold these truths to be self-evi­ delivery room, he welcomed his daughter coded to indicate whether they are cultural, educational, religious or social. dent, that all men are created equal, that into the world at the same moment as We invite our community organizations and activists to become familiar with they are endowed by their Creator with independent Ukraine was reborn. He the Community Events calendar. And to use it! It’s simple, it’s fast and it’s free. As certain unalienable Rights, that among remembers going door to door as a high it says on our website: To have an event listed on our calendar please e-mail info these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of school teacher, reminding people to turn on the type of event, venue and date (for example: XYZ Debutante Ball, Hromada Happiness.” out to vote. Most people were strongly in Hotel, West Town, NJ, January 1, 2009) to [email protected]. – A m e r i c a n D e c l a r a t i o n o f favor of independence, he recalls, with Now that our community activity will soon be in full swing after the summer Independence, July 4, 1776 some saying that Ukraine could turn out vacation, this is a good time to begin anew and get into the habit of sharing informa­ like other former parts of the Russian tion about your community events with visitors to The Ukrainian Weekly’s website. This year marks 20 years of indepen­ Empire such as Finland, while some (PS: And don’t forget, you can also get a free one-line listing in our “Out & dence for Ukraine. I’m proud to be here older people said it would lead to disas­ About” section. To list more information, please consider submitting information representing the United States during this ter. to our “Preview of Events” column. Information about both appears in each issue important anniversary. Ukraine has gone The U.S. recognized independent of this newspaper.) through a long and difficult historical Ukraine on December 15, 1991. The first journey to achieve independence as a U.S. ambassador was Roman Popadiuk, a modern nation. It’s easy to be distracted career diplomat of Ukrainian descent. by the immediate problems and daily The early days were not easy, with a challenges that Ukrainians face, but we search for space for the Embassy. The Sept. should always remember that Ukraine’s recently-opened U.S. Consulate in Kyiv Turning the pages back... existence as an independent nation is a had been located in an apartment build­ triumph of the human spirit. ing, with the consular officers living in Americans proudly remember the the neighboring apartments. The 9 Twenty years ago, on September 9, 1991, the dismantling of events that led to our own independence, Embassy moved to its current location at the 1,000-ton Lenin monument located in Kyiv – one of the including a revolutionary rallying cry for 10 Yurii Kotsiubynsky Street in 1991 largest in the former Soviet Union – began. The monument, human freedom, the Declaration of December 1991. The American and built in 1980, was made of 15 blocks divided by 15 rods, and Independence. Although independence is Ukrainian staff discovered large empty was taken apart block-by-block over several months. sometimes ultimately achieved by force rooms, and in one of them, a bust of Kyiv’s acting mayor, Oleksander Mosiyuk, announced on September 5, 1991, that the of arms, as in the American Revolution, Lenin that had been left behind. monument would be removed. “The head [of the Lenin monument] itself weighs 15 it’s the power of ideas that truly spurs The Embassy staff at that time wit­ tons,” Mr. Mosiyuk said, during a press conference. people into action. Thomas Jefferson’s nessed the establishment of the Ukrainian The Kyiv City Council voted on August 16, 1991, to have the statue removed from immortal words in the Declaration of government. It’s hard to imagine that October Revolution Square, now known as Independence Square. It was originally sug­ Independence gave voice to the nascent there was a time when the Ukrainian min­ gested that explosives should be used in the removal process, but surveys of the area desire of a people to be free and equal on istries were few and very basic in organi­ revealed that the entire monument and square were built into the metro station below it. their own terms with the other nations of zation. Once, when an assistant had to Other changes in Kyiv included the renaming of six streets, including Kirov Street, the world. arrange a meeting with the minister of where the Verkhovna Rada is located, to Mykhailo Hrushevsky Street, named after the The events surrounding Ukraine’s defense, she called the number given to first president of Ukraine in 1918. independence were also dramatic and her by the Foreign Affairs Ministry. A In other parts of Ukraine, a Lenin statue came down in Pidvolochysk on August 25, revolutionary. The August coup in male voice answered the phone, and she 1991, and the following day, another Lenin monument came down in Monastyrsk. In Moscow could not stem the tide of histo­ asked to speak with the minister’s assis­ Kremenets, Poltava Oblast, at a meeting at the cultural center, the assembly demanded ry, and the Parliament of the Ukrainian tant, but the voice said there was no one. that the city and regional committees dismantle Lenin monuments. Other Lenin monu­ Soviet Socialist Republic declared inde­ She told him she had to arrange a meet­ ments were removed in Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lutsk, Lviv, Rivne, Ternopil, pendence on August 24, 1991. On ing with the minister. The man replied, “I Uzhhorod, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi and Obukhiv (Kyiv Oblast). December 1, 90 percent of Ukrainians am the minister. I’m the only person in Some Lenin monuments were removed and later relocated, including those in Odesa, upheld that declaration. More than 80 the building.” Sumy and Khmelnytsky. percent of eligible voters turned out to Since that time, we’ve operated with In 2001 the Lenin monument was replaced by the Berehynia monument, which sym­ make their voices heard. A majority in parts of the U.S. diplomatic mission bolizes the motherly goddess-protector of Ukraine. every region voted for independence, working out of separate locations around Earlier this year, a promotional video (http://www.youtube.com/ from Lviv to Donetsk, Crimea to Kyiv, but later this year, in a sign of watch?v=IHkRw3sh8qA) advertising Ukraine as co-host with Poland for the Euro-2012 Kharkiv, Odesa to Dnipropetrovsk, and America’s enduring commitment to soccer championship, had digitally erased a 30-foot statue of Lenin across from the everywhere in between. Ukraine, we will combine our operations Bessarabsky Market on Taras Shevchenko Boulevard. The producers of the video, “Turn Looking back at Ukraine’s history in a new Embassy compound. This state­ On Ukraine,” deleted the statue because of a policy banning commercial or political reveals a people torn between competing of-the-art facility will allow us to fulfill advertising in promotional material for the Euro-2012. However, Kyiv’s 62-meter empires, enduring savage external our mission of improving bilateral rela­ Motherland statue – another Soviet landmark – was left in, government spokesperson assaults in the 20th century, including the tions more effectively, including provid­ Dina Turchnia said, because it is a well-known element of the capital’s skyline. Holodomor and the Nazi invasion, and ing more comfortable and efficient space searching for a dignified life as an equal for visa applicants. Source: “1,000-ton Lenin to be dismantled,” by Chrystyna N. Lapychak, The and sovereign nation. Many Ukrainians Ukrainian Weekly, September 8, 1991. emigrated, including to America, where (Continued on page 22) No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NEWS AND VIEWS

dom and democracy in Ukraine by the government that these people are prais­ Review needed ing? About celebrating Independence Day To make sure that benefit is actually of visiting groups by R. L. Chomiak military officers coming in for some train­ derived from these efforts, I would sug­ ing with Ukrainian military units on the Dear Editor: gest that a review of the way that groups This morning I went to the Shevchenko Yavoriv military reservation near Lviv. coming from Ukraine are put together monument in Washington to participate in The Ukrainian SSR had a Foreign Since the proclamation of Ukrainian should be undertaken and that the independence 20 years ago, the United the Ukrainian Embassy-organized event Affairs Ministry created by Stalin, but Ukrainian government and local official­ to mark the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s that was a fairytale ministry. (One time, States government and its various agen­ dom no longer be tasked with this cies and programs have been sponsoring independence. Hennadii Udovenko, when he was foreign responsibility. I would also suggest that Yes, I did go there, despite some sug­ affairs minister of Ukraine, said that in his and underwriting various exchange pro­ American groups and institutions receiv­ grams and have been responsible for gestions that we should boycott or avoid ministry there were real Ukrainian patri­ ing Ukrainian guests should be briefed on events organized by Ukrainian officials. ots, because as diplomats they knew that numerous groups and organizations com­ the current situation in Ukraine and be ing to this country to meet with their I went to mark an important (to me) they were working for a real ministry and given some background on the people historic occasion. Twenty years ago legis­ before that, the Foreign Affairs Ministry American counterparts as well as with that they are hosting, perhaps by the members of the Ukrainian American lators of Ukraine (note, I didn’t say of Ukrainian SSR, a charter member of Ukrainian Congress Committee of “Ukrainian legislators”) decided to drop the United Nations, was a joke.) community. America and/or the Ukrainian National For the most part, the composition of the name of their country that was Today Ukraine has real diplomats and Information Service. imposed by Moscow, i.e. Ukrainian SSR these groups and delegations and the real defense attachés. And that is good! It is our tax dollars that are funding and declared that their country was selection of participants were left up to And there is no need to sing “Lenta za these various programs and the people Ukraine. That was something that I, and Ukrainian officialdom. However, given Lentoyu” near a Ukrainian diplomatic who are being sent from Ukraine. Do we my parents and grandparents, waited for mission. In NATO exercises it’s the current state of affairs in Ukraine and want our money to be used by the current for generations. And in 1991 we got it. Ukrainian soldiers, not insurgents, who the domination of all official life by Ukrainian government to send trustwor­ Ten years ago the great Ukrainian poet feed bullet belts into machine guns – President Viktor Yanukovych and the thy supporters of the regime who will and filmmaker, my coeval and now “lenta za lentoyu.” Party of Regions of Ukraine, perhaps it is not/cannot speak the truth. Do we want to departed Mykola Vinhranovsky, wrote a What was disappointing was that on time to reconsider this policy. allow the Yanukovych administration and lengthy article in Literaturna Ukraina on August 24, near the Shevchenko statue in Based on personal observation, it the Party of Regions to use these pro­ what the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s Washington, there were under 100 per­ seems that in the past year members of grams primarily for propaganda and to independence means to him. He had been sons – and that included all the Ukrainian these groups and delegations are parrot­ further their own ends? a member of the elite in “Sovland,” but it diplomats and their families. Diaspora ing the party line more and more; prais­ was a miserable life. Ukraine’s indepen­ members were scarce. ing the president and touting the progress Peter T. Woloschuk Boston dence meant a big change for him. And he And this was the day after the Virginia that is being made in Ukraine. was happily celebrating the 10th anniver­ earthquake, when a lot of Washington In a number of instances, it has also sary. (It’s a really good article and I rec­ bureaucrats stayed home. But they didn’t become clear that individual members of ommend it to one and all. I have a clip­ come to celebrate Ukraine’s indepen­ various groups have been included as a We welcome your opinion ping of it in Kyiv, and next time I’m there dence. Were they protesting President reward and given a junket to the United The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters I’ll scan it for digital distribution). Yanukovych’s policies? Mr. Yanukovych States because of the job they have done to the editor and commentaries on a vari­ And this is why I got away from my will leave with his government, probably at home politically or because of whom ety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian busy retiree life for a couple of hours to sooner rather than later, but independent they know – and not because they have American and Ukrainian Canadian com­ participate in an official Ukrainian cele­ Ukraine is here to stay. You’ve seen that any interest in seeing different approach­ munities. Opinions expressed by colum­ bration. No, we didn’t sing “Lenta za len­ both President Barack Obama and es or learning anything. nists, commentators and letter-writers are toyu” as our New York patriots did last Secretary of State Hillary Rodham It is bad enough when they intermingle their own and do not necessarily reflect summer near the Ukraine’s Mission to the Clinton marked Ukraine’s independence with the Ukrainian American community, the opinions of either The Weekly edito­ United Nations. with good statements. but what happens when they spend time rial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian But here in Washington, on August 24, Ambassador Oleksandr Motsyk wasn’t with their American confreres? Most National Association. there were three Ukrainian military atta­ there. He was in Kyiv, but Chargé Ukrainian Americans are aware of the sit­ Letters should be typed and signed (anon­ chés, with shoulder patches that said d’Affaires Vadym Prystayko addressed uation in Ukraine, while many Americans ymous letters are not published). Letters are “Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.” the gathering. are not. Do we really need to have these accepted also via e-mail at staff@ukrweek­ ly.com. The daytime phone number and Friends – there was no Ministry of And I went to the Independence Day people telling our fellow U.S. citizens address of the letter-writer must be given Defense when Ukraine was the Ukrainian gathering – I wouldn’t even think about about the great things that Ukraine’s pres­ for verification purposes. Please note that a Soviet Socialist Republic. Now there is. boycotting it, as some have suggested. ident is doing; how the economy is being daytime phone number is essential in order And the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Because I am happy that there is a stabilized; and how order is being intro­ for editors to contact letter-writers regarding cooperates closely with our U.S. Ukraine and not the Ukrainian Soviet duced? Isn’t this counterproductive to our clarifications or questions. Department of Defense, which makes Socialist Republic – an acronym country, efforts to draw attention to the restric­ Please note: THE LENGTH OF LETTERS Russians lose a lot of sleep. On my last as Dr. Yuri Shcherbak called it. tions continually being placed on free­ CANNOT EXCEED 500 WORDS. trip to Lviv I landed with a dozen U.S. Just thought I’d let you know.

with the braid, has been behind bars for the signatories or it may be someone magazine, (http://www.foreignpolicy. Must reads weeks. When a government throws a within the Yanukovych administration com/articles/2011/04/06/cold_case), Dr. member of the opposition into jail for or, possibly, within the Security Service. Nadia Diuk, vice-president of programs corruption, in a country rife with corrup­ Who knows? … All the second letter for Central Europe and Eurasia, Africa, • In “The Ukrainian Blues (and tion on all levels, citizens are reminded demonstrates is that the regime is get­ and Latin America and the Caribbean at Yellows)” (August 26) in The Wall of just how vulnerable they are.” ting so desperate as to resort to transpar­ t h e N a t i o n a l E n d o w m e n t f o r Street Journal’s Opinion Europe section, ently stupid measures that will persuade Democracy, writes about the indictment Marta Dyczok, an associate professor of • In “Ukraine’s Intellectuals against only octogenarian Stalinists with fond of President Leonid Kuchma on charges history and political science at the Yanukovych” (August 12), Prof. memories of Leonid Brezhnev. (See of abuse of power in connection with University of Western Ontario, a fellow Alexander J. Motyl of Rutgers http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/new/ the murder of investigative journalist at the University of Toronto’s Jacyk University-Newark write on his blog blogs/motyl/Ukraines_Intellectuals_ Heorhii Gongadze. Program for the Study of Ukraine and “Ukraine’s Orange Blues” about an open against_Yanukovych.) She notes: “The news of Kuchma’s an adjunct professor at the National letter by Ukraine’s intellectuals about indictment was so surprising in part University of the Kyiv Mohyla “the scandalous Tymoshenko show • In “Yanukovych Shows Off His because it doesn’t fit the current pattern Academy, writes about what’s changed trial.” He also reports on a second letter Estate to Select Journalists” (July 7), of Ukrainian politics. In his first year as and what hasn’t in the 20 years since purportedly penned several days later by another entry on his blog, Prof. Motyl t h e c u r r e n t p r e s i d e n t , Vi k t o r independence. (See http://online.wsj. another group of intellectuals who writes: “After months of ignoring jour­ Yanukovych, a Kuchma protégé, has com/article/SB10001424053111904875 praised President Viktor Yanukovych, nalists asking to see his estate outside presided over the rolling back of demo­ 404576529550885897390.html.) writing: “You are right that democracy Kyiv, President Viktor Yanukovych cratic freedoms. His government and She notes: “This week Ukraine cele­ is not chaos and disorder. The govern­ finally broke down in late June and took political cronies stand accused of brated the 20th anniversary of its inde­ ment administration is the civilian army six select representatives on a tour of his restricting the freedom of the press, and pendence, but there is little celebratory that serves the people; there must be house and gardens.” The article using the security services for surveil­ spirit going around. Most Ukrainians are order in it. And you are right to intro­ described the estate and its furnishings, lance of students, political activists, and disillusioned with the results of the last duce it severely. Go along the road you as well as what the president told the civic groups. He has strong-armed the two decades. Opinion polls put support chose bravely: reform Ukraine, do not select group. (See http://www.worldaf­ parliament and recentralized power into for independence from Russia at rough­ permit the rollback of reforms, crush fairsjournal.org/new/blogs/motyl/ the presidency, arrested and detained ly 50 percent, from about 90 percent in corruption, and lead the state to demo­ Yanukovych_Shows_Off_His_Estate_ opposition politicians, manipulated the 1991. cratic rule. With you are the people.” to_Select_Journalists.) judicial system, and moved Ukraine “Malaise and a sense of powerless­ Prof. Motyl notes that most of the away from Europe and closer to ness are pervasive among ordinary signatories signed on to the letter after • In “Why is Ukraine’s former pres­ Russia.” Dr. Diuk goes on to present Ukrainians. Former Prime Minister they had been read bits of it over the ident finally being charged over the s e v e r a l p o s s i b l e r e a s o n s t h a t Yulia Tymoshenko, the charismatic co­ telephone, and “no one wants to fess up 11-year-old murder that sparked a “Yanukovych would authorize the move leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution to authorship. The author may be one of revolution?” (April 6), Foreign Policy against Kuchma.” 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36 GENERATION UKE

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Bishop Daniel (second from right) distributes food with Mission Team Jordan Gladys (scond from left) with children from the Znamyanka orphanage participants at the Znamyanka orphanage. wearing embroidered blouses donated by the Mission Team. UOC Mission Team returns from orphanages in Ukraine

uocofusa.org Bishop Daniel receives an award from the communi­ Members of the Mission Team: the Rev. Steven Masliuk, Christopher McNulty, Jordan Gladys, Bishop ty in Puhachiv during the opening ceremonies of the Daniel, Tanya Hluchaniuk, Christine Chorniy, Olia Coffee and the Rev. Vasyl Sendeha. Montessori Center.

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Eight members of comed by Ivan Hulidov, director of the orphanage. During the opening ceremonies, 50 guests, represent­ the Mission Team of College Age Students of the The orphanage is home to 85 girls with special needs ing local and state government, offered their sincere Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., joined by between the ages of 4 and 30 years old. Fifteen of the gratitude to the UOC-U.S.A. for its support of the Bishop Daniel and team leader Olia Coffee, took a girls are bedridden; the majority are able to walk, crawl orphanage’s facilities and children. Bishop Daniel weeklong trip to orphanages in Puhachiv and or use wheelchairs. received certificates of appreciation for his and Znamyanka, Ukraine, on August 5-13. Daily activities for the mission team included work­ Archbishop Antony’s work with the orphanage. This year’s Mission Team included: Christine ing closely with the orphanage staff at the playground of Receiving the awards, Bishop Daniel said that the Chorniy (Maplewood, N.J.); Jordan Gladys (Pittsburgh); the institution, assisting teachers and caregivers, and awards truly belong to the faithful, who, through their Christopher McNulty (Philadelphia); Tanya Hluchaniuk providing entertainment to the children with mental and efforts and donations, allow the Church and the Mission (Hamilton, Ontario, UOC of Canada); the Rev. Steven physical disabilities. Team to continue its work with the Orphanage Adoption Masliuk (Bridgeport, Conn.); and the Rev Vasyl The main goal of the trip was the opening of the Program. Sendeha (Palos Park, Ill.). Montessori Center, a building that has been reconstructed, After the blessing of the center by Bishop Daniel, After departing the U.S. on August 5 and arriving in repaired and developed through the sponsorship of the assisted by the Revs. Masliuk and Sendeha, the Mission Kyiv on August 6, the first stop on the trip was Puhachiv UOC-U.S.A. and in cooperation with the Children of Team presented the orphanage with an icon of Mother of orphanage, located in the rural outskirts of the town of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund (CCRDF), which God of Volodymyr. Korosten, in the Zhytomyr Oblast. The team was wel­ has offices in New Jersey and Kyiv (www.ccrdf.org). On August 11 the Mission Team returned to Kyiv on its way to the Znamyanka orphanage, located in the Kirovohrad Oblast, which houses 120 children with the most severe physical and mental disabilities (group 3 and 4) between the ages of 4 and 22 years old. Many suffer from Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy and vari­ ous birth defects, such as spina bifida, which leave many of them bedridden for life. Over the past 10 years, the UOC-U.S.A. and the CCRDF have hired eight teachers and rehabilitation spe­ cialists to work in the orphanage. Their work, along with the orphanage’s director, Tetiana Valko, and her staff, has made a huge impact on the mobility of many chil­ dren at Znamyanka. A number of children at the institu­ tion have used adaptive equipment that allows handi­ capped children to move around freely. The Mission Team’s work at Znamyanka included sponsoring and participating in physical, emotional and A mural painted by the Mission Team at the Bishop Daniel converses with a child at the Znamyanka orphanage. Znamyanka orphanage. (Continued on page 9) No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 9 GENERATION UKE

Drexel students exchange information with the directors of swimming, figure Drexel’s sport management team with the director of swimming at Sport Club skating and badminton at Sport Club Meteor. Meteor, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Andriy Serdinov (center). Drexel sends sport management team to Ukraine

PHILADELPHIA – On July 15-24, Goodwin College become with the support of the U.S. team. After touring Khortytsia in Zaporizhia Oblast. Sport Management students at Drexel University trav­ the club’s facilities, the team was led on a bus tour of On Day 6, the team was invited to participate in a eled to Ukraine as part of a strategic planning initiative. Dnirpopetrovsk to learn about the surrounding area that press conference held by Sport Cub Meteor with the area Dmytro Kachurovskyy, a Ukrainian student in the online the club serves. media. Included at the press conference was Messrs. Master of Science in Sport Management program and The third day began with a swim in the club’s impres­ Kachurovskyy, Serbin and the deputy mayor of general director of Sport Club Meteor in Dnipropetrovsk, sive swimming pool, followed by a conversation with Dnipropetrovsk. The discussion focused on sports in Ukraine, called upon his peers to assist with the facilita­ Olga Dengina, chairman of the Sport Club Meteor, and Dnipropeptrovsk and the future of Sport Club Meteor. tion of the sports facility’s operational goals by develop­ Sergey Mukha, director of the Meteor Sport Complex. The next day, the strategic planning team presented ing a strategic plan for the facility. The Sport Club and Sport Complex are two distinct but its findings to the executives, staff and interested parties As part of a study abroad program, the participating interdependent units of the sports club. During the con­ of Sport Club Meteor, comparing sports in the United students were enrolled in a course taught by Amy versation, the team learned about Ukrainian culture, the States with what they had learned from their experience Giddings, assistant teaching professor. During the sports landscape in Ukraine and the role Sport Club in Dnipropetrovsk and ideas for the future. Following course, students learned about the strategic planning Meteor plays in the community. the planning stage that was executed prior to the trip to process and traveled to Ukraine to formulate a compre­ The next day, the team met with the directors of the Dnipropetrovsk, the team prepared a list of action items hensive strategic plan. Upon return to Philadelphia, the swimming school, the badminton school, the athletics and associated tasks the team felt were critical to imple­ students assembled a formal strategic plan and presented school and the figure skating school. The discussions ment in order for Sport Club Meteor to reach its goals, it to Sport Club Meteor. showed the team the similarities between the schools for grow as an organization and ultimately prove self-sus­ Five students were selected for the study abroad pro­ each specific sport and some of the differences. tainable and profitable. The team’s recommendations gram through a competitive application process. Following the meeting with the director of the afore­ will be implemented with the support from the Drexel Graduate students Danielle Boyle, Elizabeth Ernst and mentioned sports, the team met with the head of finance University Sport Management representatives. David Kao, and undergraduate students Anthony for Sport Club Meteor and the Sport Complex, who Following the presentation, the team was asked ques­ D’Angelo and Ryan Pratt were accompanied by Jen informed the team how funds are being allocated at both tions by the executives and staff of Sport Club Meteor, Valore, program administrator. the club and complex. who wanted to learn more about how sports operated in Ms. Valore served as on-site director during the trip On the fifth day, the team met with Volodymyr Serbin, the U.S. and Ms. Giddings oversaw the students during all stages president of Sport Club Meteor, at a rocket plant near the Later that day, the team met with parents of athletes of the strategic planning process. Additionally, Cory club that was used as a weapons facility and headquarters in the club’s swimming school, hoping to learn from the Schmitt, director of Learning Technologies at Goodwin for all warfare technology and development during the parents’ individual experiences and insight. Mr. College, joined the group as professional videographer. Cold War. During the team’s discussion, Mr. Serbin cited Kachurovskyy led the team for a dinner at a local spot The team arrived in Kyiv via Frankfurt, Germany, on the club’s role in training athletes for Olympic and inter­ followed by a boat cruise down the Dnipro River. July 16 and then traveled for five hours by car to national competitions as most important, but also noted The next day, the team left for Kyiv for one day of Dnipropetrovsk and Sport Club Meteor. The following the need to increase awareness of sport as simply a form sightseeing and then they departed for Philadelphia early day the team met with executives of Sport Club Meteor of recreation, fitness and healthy living. the following day. for a question and answer briefing, learning what the Following the meeting with Mr. Serbin, the team For more information, readers can visit the team’s club is now, and more importantly, what it hopes to boarded a bus for a tour of the Kozak settlement at blog at http://mobile.goodwin.drexel.du/smtukraine.

UOC Mission Team... (Continued from page 8) educational programs for the staff and the children of the orphanage. The daily rain storms prevented outdoor activities, but there was plenty to do indoors, including nutritional programs and mural paintings on the walls of the hallways. The team also repaired a ceiling in the Montesorri Center of the orphanage, sponsored repairs to the orphanage’s ambulance, purchased embroidered shirts for the children, provided daily assistance with physical rehabilitation exercises and other such projects. A memorial service was held at the orphanage’s cem­ etery on August 17 for all of the deceased children of the orphanage. Bishop Daniel, assisted by the clergy, served a Holy Unction service for the children in the orphan­ age, anointing them with holy oil. The orphanages look forward to the return of the Mission Team of the UOC-U.S.A. for the winter mission trip in December. For more information about the 2011 Winter Mission Trip, readers can visit www.uocofusa. org or contact: Office of Christian Charity, Protodeacon Dr. Ihor Mahlay, 1893 W. Royalton Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147; telephone, 440-582-1051; e-mail, uocofusa.org [email protected]. Mission Team members with children and staff at the Znamyanka orphanage. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36 No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 11

Andrij Wojtowycz Askold Chemych The daily ceremony saluting the flags of the United States, Canada and Ukraine. A Kozak horsewoman enjoys her ride. Summertime means the return of Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat” to Soyuzivka KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The summer of 2011 sions. The children are organized into small groups, marked the 23rd year of “Tabir Ptashat” – a day camp sporting distinctive hats that represent the birds for for Ukrainian-speaking preschoolers age 4-6 – here at which they are named. Soyuzivka. The camp is organized by the Pershi Stezhi The first session, from June 26 through July 2, attract­ sorority of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, and ed 23 participants, who were organized into three parents of the little campers constitute the camp’s direc­ groups. The camp was directed by Roman Kramarchuk, tors and counselors. with the assistance of 12 counselors. The Tabir Ptashat program encompasses group meet­ As the camp’s theme was life on a farm, the children ings, singing, arts and crafts, storytelling, learning about and their parents visited a nearby farm, where they nature, games, campfires and other activities that reflect learned about farming and went on a hayride. In an a given camp’s theme. These camps, the brainchild of enjoyable hands-on activity, the campers planted beans Neonila Sochan, have been held at the Soyuzivka in individual pots. Heritage Center since 1989. Askold Chemych The 2011 day camps were held in two week-long ses­ (Continued on page 12) A camper shows off a crafts project.

Askold Chemych A camper receives his certificate from the director of Askold Chemych the first week of Tabir Ptashat, Roman Kramarchuk. The campers and counselors of Tabir Ptashat’s first week.

Andrij Wojtowycz Askold Chemych A puppet show is presented in the gazebo. A campfire for Tabir Ptashat participants. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36

Summertime means... (Continued from page 11)

The second session of Tabir Ptashat, July 3-9, was directed by Martha Wojtowycz (whose older daughter is a “graduate” of the camp), with the assistance of 19 counselors. Sixty-seven little campers were assembled into seven groups. The camp theme was the rainbow. Children learned about the colors of the rainbow and each day celebrated a particular color, with many of the chil­ dren dressing for the day in that hue. The children also enjoyed a carnival put on by the camp’s leaders and created colorful camp albums that are sure to become keepsakes. The administrators and organizers of the 2011 camps were members of the Tabir Ptashat Committee of Pershi Stezhi: Mrs. Sochan, chair; Oresta Fedyniak, chief administrator; and Oksana Andrij Wojtowycz Isajiw, member. Participants of Tabir Ptashat’s second week.

Askold Chemych Andrij Wojtowycz Tabir Ptashat campers on a hayride during a visit to a local farm. A group of campers in their distinctive hats. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 13

New York Capital District Philadelphia

by Slavko Tysiak and Mykola Fil Ukraine’s 20th Independence Day. The community-wide picnic was WATERVLIET, N.Y. – The Ukrainian arranged by the Ukrainian American community of New York’s Capital Citizens Club of Watervliet, which District commemorated the 20th anniver­ together with the St. Nicholas sary of Ukraine’s re-establishment of Brotherhood Society and Ukrainian independence. National Association Branch 13 helped Community representatives from the setup and cater the event on Sunday, Albany area, together with Watervliet par­ August 21. The commemorative program ish pastor the Rev. Michael Myshchuk and sponsored by UCCA Albany Region children from School of Ukrainian Studies, included a prayer for Ukraine by local Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and priests of the Ukrainian Catholic and the local Ukrainian dance ensemble gath­ Ukrainian Orthodox churches ered with Mayor Michael Manning of Performers included Iryna Petryk, the Watervliet to announce the celebrations Ridna Pisnya trio, under the direction of planned in connection with Ukraine’s 20th Mykhaylo Tcapar, recitations of poems Borys Pawluk anniversary festivities. by children from Ukrainian school pre­ The audience ends the evening with the religious hymn “Bozhe Velykyi, Yedynyi.” Local events included a community- pared by Olya Myshchuk. The main wide picnic and celebration on the speakers were Dr. Andrij Baran (English) by Ulana Baluch Mazurkevich their American politicians. Mr. Movchan grounds of the School of Ukrainian and Alisa Serdyuk (in Ukrainian). also read greetings from the Consul Subjects in Watervliet on Sunday, After the commemorative segment, PHILADELPHIA – This city celebrat­ General of New York Serhii Pohoreltsev. August 21; and flying the Ukrainian the crowd enjoyed a picnic that included ed two decades of Ukrainian indepen­ Greetings from the Embassy of Ukraine flag in front of Watervliet City Hall on traditional Ukrainian dishes as well as dence with a gala concert on Wednesday in Washington were read by Nadya August 24 in commemoration of favorite refreshments. evening August 24 at the Ukrainian Petryk. Educational and Cultural Center, located A musical drama on the value of in the Philadelphia suburbs. Ukrainian tradition titled “I know – The The commemorative concert was orga­ Language of My Mother Is Sacred,” was nized by the Community Committee to presented by the theater group of the New Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Ukrainian Wave. The artistic director of Ukrainian Independence. Ivan Yaworsky this group is Vira Hubitska. Soprano was the chair of the committee, and Ihor Marta Zalizniak performed several Kushnir was the program director. Ukrainian folk songs accompanied by The standing-room-only audience was pianist Lesia Penkalskyj. The popular welcomed by mistress of ceremonies male choir Prometheus, under the baton Ulana Mazurkevich with the words of Roman Kurcharsky and accompanied “Ukraine is, Ukraine will be.” on the piano by Irene Zwarych, captivat­ Representatives of Ukrainian youth orga­ ed the audience with its repertoire. The nizations and veterans groups stood as audience was further entertained by the honor guards holding the flags of the chamber choir Accolada under the direc­ United States and Ukraine centered by tion of Bohdan Gengalo and accompa­ the emblem of Ukraine. nied on the piano by Christya Ihor Stasiuk, a soloist of the Ukrainian Yurchakevych. Bandurist Chorus, delivered a stirring The gala concert to commemorate the rendition of the American and Ukrainian 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s indepen­ national anthems. The formal part of the dence concluded with a benediction concert culminated with the reading of offered by the metropolitan of the the Act of Declaration the of Ukrainian Catholics in the United States, The delegation representing local Ukrainian organizations and the Rev. Michael Independence of Ukraine by Lev Archbishop Stefan Soroka, who asked Myshchuk from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet, N.Y., with Turkevych. everyone to join him in singing the hymn, Watervliet Mayor Michael Manning in his office on August 16. The invocation was delivered by “God is Great” (“Bozhe, Velykyi”). Archbishop Antony of the Ukrainian While leaving the concert hall, the Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. State attendees were treated to a special ad hoc Sen. Dayline Leach spoke about the performance by the Fralingers String Ocean County, N.J. strength of the Ukrainian people in their Band, a premier Mummers band, which struggle for independence tying in the at the Philadelphia New Year’s Mummers Holodomor with the Armenian and Day Parade presented “At the Golden Jewish genocides. Gate of Kyiv” as its tribute to Ukraine to The State of Pennsylvania House of mark its 20th year of independence. Representatives issued a citation marking the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s inde­ pendence and recognizing the contribu­ tions of the Philadelphia branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America; it was delivered by Lauren Haines from Congressman Josh Shapiro. Eugene Luciw read the proclamation from the Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael A. Nutter, which noted the struggles of the Ukrainian people in their quest for independence, including Stalin’s brutal genocide and the devastation of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. The assembled warmly welcomed the diplomats from Ukraine. Evhen Tzumbaliuk, the deputy to the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ukrainian Americans gathered at the Ocean County Nations, greeted the Philadelphia com­ Administration Building on August 24 to celebrate Ukraine’s 20th anniversary of munity and expressed his gratitude to independence from the former Soviet Union. The ceremony included a rendition community members for their commit­ of the Ukrainian national anthem and a speech about the importance of freedom ment to the independence of Ukraine. by Gerald Tchir, president of the Ukrainian American Club of Ocean County. Club Diplomat Bohdan Movchan from the officers were also presented with a proclamation by the Ocean County Board of Consulate General of Ukraine to New Chosen Freeholders. In the photo (from left) are: the Rev. Oleksandr Dumenko, York remarked that he was happy to be pastor of the St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church of Toms River; William James able to join the Philadelphia community Lauria; Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little; Freeholder Director Joseph H. in celebrating Ukraine’s independence. Vicari; Mr. Tchir; Ocean County Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran; Paul Brown; Peter He observed how active the Philadelphia Members of the New Ukrainian Wave Yurkowski and Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella. community was in getting support from theatrical group perform. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36

Glazed ceramic plaque with the armorial emblem and Volodymyr Mezentsev Volodymyr Mezentsev monogram of Mazepa from the façade adornment of Fragment of the glazed ceramic plaque featuring a 17th century copper pendant cross discovered near his Honcharivka palace. Graphic reconstruction by six-pointed star, Mazepa’s heraldic symbol. 2010 the presumed court church site. Serhii Dmytriienko and Volodymyr Mezentsev, 2010. excavations in Honcharivka Update on historical and archaeological research ofof the the Mazepa Mazepa household household in in Baturyn Baturyn

by Volodymyr Mezentsev Special to The Ukrainian Weekly In 2010 the Canada-Ukraine archaeo­ logical expedition resumed its annual excavations in the town of Baturyn in the Chernihiv Oblast. About 100 students and scholars from the universities and muse­ ums of Chernihiv, Nizhyn, Kyiv, Baturyn, H l u k h i v, S u m y, K h a rk i v, L v iv, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Chernivtsi, Kirovohrad, Melitopol (Ukraine), Toronto and Edmonton (Canada) took part in these excavations. Prof. Zenon Kohut, director of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) and a renowned historian of the Hetmanate, heads this project. Prof. Orest Popovych, president of the Shevchenko Scientific Society of America (NTSh-A), is its patron and academic advisor. Dr. Volodymyr Kovalenko (Chernihiv Volodymyr Mezentsev University) leads the archaeological expedition in Baturyn. Dr. Volodymyr Citadel of the 17th-century Baturyn fortress, reconstructed on the basis of archaeological data in 2008. Mezentsev (CIUS, Toronto) is its associ­ In 1669, Baturyn became the capital of garrison and civilian population irrespec­ were also used for his secret diplomatic ate leader and Canadian executive project the Kozak state and prospered during the tive of sex and age, up to 14,000 in total. contacts with the Polish and Swedish director. illustrious reign of Hetman Ivan Mazepa The results of the Baturyn excavations kings. Mazepa’s villa was guarded by A noted hitorian of Kyivan Rus’, Prof. (1687-1709). In 1708, Mazepa allied have corroborated and essentially supple­ 300 musketeers from the Serdiuk regi­ Martin Dimnik of the Pontifical Institute himself with Sweden and rebelled against mented the written and oral folklore ment recruited from Ukrainians and for­ of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS) at the Moscow’s increasing control of the information about the devastation of eigners at the hetman’s expense. University of Toronto, and folklorist Kozak realm. Tsar Peter I dispatched Mazepa’s capital. For half of a century its Archaeological investigations of the Huseyin Oylupinar, a Ph.D. candidate at 20,000 troops to suppress the rebellious fortress was abandoned and stood in Mazepa palace’s remnants in 2009-2010 the University of Alberta and a student of Baturyn. They sacked and burned the ruins. Hetman Kyrylo Rozumovskyi confirmed that it was looted and burned the Kozak heritage, also participate in the town to the ground and exterminated its (1750-1764) reconstructed the town and by Muscovite troops in 1708. Last sum­ Baturyn research. restored its status as the capital of the mer, archaeologists almost completed fading Kozak state. After his death in excavating the palace’s foundations and 1803, Baturyn declined and turned into wall debris, and prepared computer an insignificant semi-agrarian settlement. reconstructions of this structure’s exteri­ Last year, the expedition continued or. It was a comparatively large size – 20 excavations of the remnants of Mazepa’s by 14.5 meters – and had three floors principal residence located at the with an attic (i.e., five levels counting the Honcharivka suburb some 2 kilometers basement) and a typical Western Baroque from the Baturyn fortress. In late 1690s, outer decoration. The large number of Mazepa commissioned a brick palace unearthed ceramic cornice slabs of vari­ there, where his private quarters, a recep­ ous designs strengthens the proposed tion hall, a state treasury, archives, a multi-story reconstruction of this palace. library, and collections of paintings and The Honcharivka palace was built and antique weapons were housed. adorned in the mature Vilnius Baroque In this castle, the hetman conducted style, enhanced with ornamental elements his council meetings, banquets and con­ of 17th-18th century Kyivan architecture. gresses of the Kozak elite, as well as These are the fragmented semi-spherical received envoys from the French and ceramic details with relief rosettes cov­ Polish kings. During receptions, the ered with multi-colored glazing that were Western music band entertained Mazepa found by archaeologists. They have com­ and his guests. At the hetman’s service pleted graphic reconstructions of five there were German physicians, the phar­ ornamental types of rosettes and a com­ Philadelphians Volodymyra and Roman Wasylyszyn, generous benefactors of the macist and a German-Ukrainian translator, puter reconstruction of the palace’s main Baturyn project. Italian masters, and Polish servants who façade, embellished with such ceramic No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 15

Oven from Mazepa’s residence in Honcharivka revetted by green glazed tiles with plant and geometric orna­ ments. Reconstruction and drawing by Frontal and lateral (longitudinal) façades of the Mazepa palace in Honcharivka, the suburb of Baturyn (before 1700). Liudmyla Myronenko, 2011. Reconstructions by Volodymyr Mezentsev, computer graphic by Serhii Dmytriienko, 2011.

Computer reconstruction of the broken glazed ceramic tile with image of an Fragment of the hetman’s bronze cannon, which was blown up by Muscovite angel from the facing of a stove in the Honcharivka palace by Wasyl Sydorenko, troops in 1708 and found in Honcharivka. Archaeological Museum of the photo by Volodymyr Mezentsev, 2010. Baturyn National Preserve. elements. These were nailed to the entab­ prepared graphic and computer reconstruc­ plaques, rosettes and stove tiles of the the basement of a spacious log dwelling lature friezes of the upper or all floors of tions of the two plaques. Honcharivka palace; they believe these (approximately 9 by 9 meters). Apparently, the structure. Several rosette types were They bear the reliefs of an anchor-like were fashioned by the most accomplished it had four rooms and was a guest-house or alternated in horizontal rows there. cross, a crescent with a human face, and a Kyivan ceramists, rather than local Baturyn servant’s quarters. This dwelling was plun­ The practice of decorating an entablature six-pointed star framed by wattled gar­ craftsmen. Some scholars maintain that dered during the Muscovite onslaught and with glazed polychrome rosettes was very lands. Around the heraldic symbols, there Mazepa himself selected the content and subsequently abandoned and demolished. popular in the ecclesiastical and monastic are eight Cyrillic characters — I. М. Г. В. pattern of the ceramic revetment for his Last summer, the remnants of a timber mansonry architecture of Kyiv during the Ц. П. В. З. — representing the name and principle residence, testifying to his refined structure were discovered northwest of the hetman era, and from there it spread to the title abbreviation of this armorial emblem’s taste. Thus, the ambitious three-story palace. It has been identified as a likely ornamentation of the Honcharivka palace. owner: Ivan Mazepa, Hetman Viiska Mazepa palace in Honcharivka, constructed domestic church for Mazepa’s household. In the other Baturyn buildings, and dwell­ Tsarskoyi Presvitloyi Velychnosty and embellished in the Western Baroque In August, our expedition will excavate its ings of Ukraine in general, such ceramic Zaporizkoho” (Ivan Mazepa, Hetman of style, supplemented with rich glazed site and verify this hypothesis. details are absent. the Zaporozhian Army of the Tsar’s ceramic decoration of the Kyivan architec­ Next to this building, a rare 17th century In 2009-2010, among the debris of the Illustrious Majesty). This is a unique depic­ tural school, was unrivalled in the Kozak massive copper pendant cross 8.2 by 5.5 Honcharivka palace, archaeologists discov­ tion of Mazepa’s coat of arms executed land. centimeters in size was found. It bears ered many fragments of ceramic terracotta with the multi-colored glazing on ceramics. In 2009-2010 the archaeologists began reliefs of the Crucifixion and possibly St. and glazed plaques featuring the coat of The influence of Kyiv and Chernihiv’s exploring the remnants of wooden build­ Elijah on the back side, as well as saints in arms with monogram of Mazepa. These graphic art on the design of these plaques ings around the palace and proposed a pre­ medallions, and Greek inscriptions. In the probably topped the entrance portals of the has been detected. liminary hypothetical computer reconstruc­ Mazepine era, the wearing of such a cross, palace. Researchers have determined their Specialists have praised the high artistic tion of this architectural complex. To the dimensions (41 by 33.5 centimeters) and and technical qualities of the heraldic south of the palace, they excavated most of (Continued on page 19)

Schematic plan of the fortified Mazepa household in the Baturyn suburb of Palace, church and guest-house at Mazepa’s household in Honcharivka. Honcharivka by Volodymyr Kovalenko, Yurii Sytyi, and Volodymyr Mezentsev. Hypothetical reconstruction by Volodymyr Mezentsev, drawing and computer Computer graphic by Serhii Dmytriienko, 2011. collage by Serhii Dmytriienko, 2011. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36

dural laws. “The laws in Ukraine which priority for its presidency and the impor­ with the obligations of Ukraine in the NEWSBRIEFS... have been used against various members tance of Ukraine to Europe is strategic, WTO. On 24 August, Russian President (Continued from page 2) of opposition parties over the past 20 the analyst emphasized. The expert also Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia is not years are far too broad, vague and gener­ voiced her opinion that the trial of former ready to offer Ukraine special conditions of al. They are not good laws for any coun­ membership in the Customs Union. In par­ reported that the visit of an IMF mission Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko could try to have as they can be easily misused ticular, he noted that Russia insists on the to Kyiv, scheduled for August 29 to 9 adversely affect the ratification of the and abused by the government and the full membership of Ukraine in the Customs September, was postponed until the end Association Agreement by member-states courts. Such laws need to be improved Union and could not accept the 3+1 for­ of October. Later, Mr. Azarov said that and the European Parliament. She said and brought into line with international mat. (Ukrinform) Ukraine is continuing its cooperation the case poses a significant challenge to standards for such types of laws,” he friends of Ukraine in the European Union with the IMF, adding that Ukraine does Ukraine, Russia to sign agreements on basing added. The U.S.-Ukraine Business in promoting its interests. Ms. Paul not have an acute need to raise the IMF Council (USUBC) is a private, non-profit loan. (Ukrinform) opined that Ukraine’s authorities under­ KYIV – Two agreements between trade association representing the inter­ estimate the factor of Ms. Tymoshenko’s Ukraine and Russia regulating the station­ Pro-business reforms needed ests of U.S. businesses active in Ukraine. prosecution, which has created condi­ ing of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Based in Washington, DC, the U.S.­ tions for her “rebirth from the ashes.” Sevastopol will be signed at the next KYIV – The international investment Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) pro­ Therefore, Ms. Paul says, it is critical to meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental community is still waiting for stronger motes U.S. and Ukrainian commercial complete this case as quickly as possible commission, according to Ukraine’s and broader reforms in Ukraine to ties through regular interactions with in compliance with the rule of law. At the ambassador to Russia, Volodymyr improve the legal field and send a strong U.S. and Ukrainian business and govern­ same time, the government should dem­ Yelchenko. In an interview reported on positive signal to investors, said Morgan ment leaders, and through the analysis onstrate the practical implementation of August 25, he said that one of the agree­ Williams, president of the U.S.-Ukraine and advocacy of key policy issues recent statements from President Viktor ments regulates the regime and procedure Business Council, in comments made on impacting U.S. businesses and the future Yanukovych, who assured that the for the stationing of servicemen of the August 30. “Major reforms that have a of U.S.-Ukrainian relations. (Ukrinform) European future of Ukraine is based on Russian fleet outside their dislocation, and positive impact are being implemented European expert comments on Ukraine the principles of EU values, in particular, the second covers joint actions on tackling very slowly in Ukraine. Much slower respect for democracy and rule of law. the consequences of natural disasters. Mr. than expected. Some economic reforms KYIV – The current leadership of (Ukrinform) Yelchenko said that if an absolutely reli­ have been implemented, but they have Ukraine has carried out more domestic able legal framework for the basing of the not been strong enough or broad enough reforms on the path towards the European Residence of envoy to Libya attacked Russian Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine is to bring about a significant improvement Union than all the previous authorities drafted, then the presence of the foreign in the business climate or to send a strong did, Amanda Paul, policy analyst on EU KYIV – The residence of Ukraine’s fleet in Ukraine would pose no threat to positive signal to the international or Eastern Neighborhood, Russia, Turkey ambassador to Libya, Mykola Nahorny, the country’s territorial integrity. “And domestic investment community. The and Eurasia Issues of the European Policy has been attacked by looters, Oleh this work is now being done,” the ambas­ business community is still waiting for Center in Brussels, said in a commentary Voloshyn, director of the Ukrainian sador said, stressing the need to regulate any real improvement in the legal field. on August 29. However, Ms. Paul Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Information the use of the lighthouses, infrastructure Pro-business and investment reforms stressed, Ukraine still has much to do and Policy Department, said on August 26. He of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the with have much more impact are need­ the reform progress should be maintained said that there was nobody at the ambassa­ procedure for upgrading its weapons. He ed,” Mr. Williams said. Speaking about and supported. Ms. Paul indicated that it dor’s residence when the attack occurred, noted that the world had many examples the trial of former Prime Minister Yulia would be a big surprise if talks on the because all Embassy employees were in of foreign bases located on the territory of Tymoshenko and other opposition mem­ Ukraine-EU Association Agreement were the Embassy building for security reasons. other countries and if issues are legally bers, the U.S. expert pointed to the not completed by the end of this year, “Three days ago, looters penetrated the resolved, then there are no concerns about imperfection of Ukraine’s criminal-proce­ after all, Poland had stressed that this is a ambassador’s residence and stole some territorial integrity. (Ukrinform) household appliances, video and audio equipment. But it would not be true to say Honorary consul named for Winnipeg that the residence was looted and WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Leo destroyed,” Mr. Voloshyn said. In mid- Ledohowski was appointed by the gov­ February, Libya saw mass demonstrations ernment of Ukraine as Honorary Consul calling for the resignation of Muammar of Ukraine in Winnipeg. ”On behalf of TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292 -9800 x3040 Gaddafi, who had ruled the country for the Ukrainian Canadian community, I or e -mail [email protected] over 40 years. The demonstrations later would like to congratulate Leo escalated into armed conflicts between Ledohowski on his appointment as hon­ SERVICES PROFESSIONALS government forces and rebels. (Ukrinform) orary consul in Winnipeg. Leo has Yelchenko: 3+1 format most suitable worked with the Ukrainian community to achieve a lot in terms of the understand­ KYIV – The Ukrainian side is now ing and recognition by the government of engaged in “hard work” to convince the Canada of the Holodomor as genocide,” Russian Federation and other members of stated UCC National President Paul Grod the Customs Union that the 3 +1 formula on July 26. “As vice-chair of our of cooperation, proposed by Ukraine, is Advisory Council, Leo plays a prominent most suitable at this stage for the interests role in the Ukrainian Canadian communi­ of Ukraine and Belarus, Russia and ty’s plans to ensure that the Holodomor is Kazakhstan, Ukrainian Ambassador to properly recognized in the Canadian Russia Volodymyr Yelchenko noted on Museum for Human Rights and in our August 25. “The Customs Union has start­ upcoming Tribute to Prime Minister ed to operate more or less fully only from Stephen Harper.” Mr. Ledohowski has July 1. Its legal framework is not yet fully been involved in the worldwide recogni­ formed, many other things should be tion of the 1932-1933 Holodomor in brought to a common denominator, the Ukraine as genocide. He was a producer process of accession of these three coun­ of the film “Vichna Yim Pamiat” docu­ tries to the World Trade Organization is menting stories of Holodomor survivors. underway, where Ukraine has long been a Mr. Ledohowski is actively involved in member. Until all this happens, no one — the campaign for a permanent exhibition not in our country or in Russia — can on Holodomor in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. He will perform his clearly say why Ukraine’s full participation duties as honorary consul of Ukraine in in the Customs Union is more advanta­ Winnipeg for three years, until July 12, geous,” the diplomat said. Thus, in Mr. 2014. The UCC Advisory Council com­ Yelchenko’s words, talking about prises prominent and exemplary support­ Ukraine’s participation in the Customs ers of the Ukrainian Canadian community Union is untimely. “That’s when it [the who provide ongoing advice and support Customs Union - ed.] starts operating to help the UCC and by extension the properly, when the world recognizes that community to realize its potential and the existing rules of this union do not con­ ensure its future success. (Ukrainian flict with the WTO or other international Canadian Congress) law, then I do not rule out the possibility OPPORTUNITIES that Ukraine may at some stage decide to Expert: Kyiv resorts to new ‘gas’ strategy join or get closer to the organization. But KYIV – The Ukrainian government today this is still too early to say,” the dip­ has found itself in a difficult position in Earn Extra incomE! lomat emphasized. According to Mr. gas negotiations with Russia, which has Yelchenko, involvement or non-involve­ The Ukrainian Weekly is looking forced it to resort to a new strategy, for advertising sales agents. ment of Ukraine in these integration for­ Run your advertisement here, Phoenix Capital analyst Zenon Zawada For additional information contact mats will depend on how they comply said, according to news reports of August Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, in The Ukrainian Weekly’s with national interests. The diplomat 25. According to Mr. Zawada, “plans to The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. CLASSIFIEDS section. added that the Ukrainian side is examin­ ing how the Customs Union is consistent (Continued on page 26) No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 17

Building a University With Mind, Body and Spirit A Partnership Rev. Borys Gudziak

The rector of the Ukrainian for the Future! Catholic University talks about the university’s new campus, with the Collegium housing pictured above SAVE these DATES

WHAT IS UCU? NOV New York City Fundraiser for the Ukrainian Catholic University 6 Sunday, November 6, 2011 The Ukrainian Catholic University 2011 Ukrainian National Home is an open academic community living the Eastern Christian NOV Toronto Community Meeting with Fr. Borys Gudziak tradition and forming leaders 11 Friday, November 11, 2011 to serve with professional 2011 Plast Toronto Huculak Centre excellence in Ukraine and internationally - for the glory of NOV Chicago Fundraiser for UCU, with Fr. Borys Gudziak God, the common good, and the dignity of the human person. 13 Sunday, November 13, 2011 2011 Ukrainian Cultural Center

QUICK FACTS NOV Calgary Reception for UCU 15 Tuesday, November 15, 2011 • UCU is the only Catholic 2011 St. Mary’s University College university on the territory of the former Soviet Union NOV Tribute to Ukrainian Catholic Leaders • UCU is building the first 20 Sunday, November 20, 2011 modern-day campus in 2011 Fordham University, New York City Ukraine • UCU’s graduates go on to work NOV Montreal Fundraiser for UCU in business, government, the 26 Saturday, November 26, 2011 2011 non-profit sector and the Loyola High School Church • UCU’s newest programs include a business school and a For further information please contact the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation: graduate journalism school. in the US, call 773-235-8462 or in Canada, call 416-239-2495 visit the UCEF website at www.ucef.org 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36 No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 19

Black Ribbon Day is commemorated in Montreal by Bohdanna Hawryluk Canadians, especially the younger gener­ ation, of the significance of remembering MONTREAL – The Ukrainian history so that such horrendous crimes by Canadian Congress, Montreal branch, and totalitarian regimes never happen again. its member-organizations, took part in an The opening comments were followed evening ecumenical service on August 23 by a prayer and the singing of national to mark National Black Ribbon Day, an anthems by representatives of each coun­ annual Day of Remembrance in Canada try affected and represented at the cere­ for the victims of Nazi and Communist mony. The Rev. Ihor Oshchipko of St. crimes. This day historically commemo­ Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church recit­ rates the anniversary of the signing of the ed the prayer in Ukrainian, followed by infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, “a soloist Oksana Kostovich singing “Shche sinister partnership treaty between Nazi Ne Vmerla Ukrayina,” Ukraine’s national Germany and Soviet Russia that allowed anthem. each to violently and illegally seize the Each nation’s flag was displayed in lands and peoples situated between front of the church altar, bringing atten­ them,” the UCC noted. tion to those who fought for their coun­ In Montreal, representatives of eight tries’ independence and against Nazi and communities – including the Czech, Communist occupations. The ceremony Slovak, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, was concluded with the reading of the Representatives of various communities in Montreal at the National Black Hungarian, Polish and Ukrainian – were resolution passed unanimously in 2009 Ribbon Day ceremony. present and participated in the ceremony. by the government of Canada, introduced The program consisted of introductory by Members of Parliament Bob Rae and of immigrants after World War II who by Arunas Staskevicius, the honorary remarks by the president of the Lithuanian Borys Wrezesnewskyj, that declared were fleeing Nazi and Soviet Communist consul of Lithuania in Montreal, with the Canadian community, Montreal branch, National Black Ribbon Day, and the sing­ occupations and seeking refuge and free­ assistance of Zorianna Hrycenko-Luhova, regarding the historical importance of ing of “O Canada,” Canada’s national dom in a new land. UCC-Montreal president, and Bohdanna annually commemorating National Black anthem. The event, held at Our Lady Gate of Klecor-Hawryluk, cultural chairperson of Ribbon Day and the need to remind Canada accepted hundred of thousands Dawn Lithuanian Church, was organized the UCC Montreal branch.

settlement pattern of the villas of Ukrainian Cultural Affairs of the Ukrainian World in the United States and Canada. Update... hetmans. As a result of the decade-long Congress (headed by Anna Kisil), the Organizations, foundations, companies and Canada-Ukraine excavations, the Golden Lion Restaurant (owned by Ms. private donors supporting this undertaking (Continued from page 15) Honcharivka complex has become the best Kisil) in Toronto, the Marusia Onyshchuk will be gratefully acknowledged in related examined and the most important hetman and Ivanko Kharuk Memorial Endowment publications and public lectures. known as napersnyi, was a prerogative of residence in Ukraine to date. Fund at CIUS (established by Petro Malofij For more information about the Baturyn

Church hierarchs. of Edmonton) and the Help to Ukraine archaeological project, readers may contact * * * In 1995, to the west and south of the pal­ Since 2001 the archaeological and his­ Fund in Montreal (headed by Bohdan the author of this article: Dr. Volodymyr ace, archaeologists discovered the remnants torical research of Baturyn has been Babiak). Mezentsev, 100 High Park Ave., Apt. 808, of a kitchen, storage areas, cellars, a well, cosponsored by the Kowalsky Program for The researchers of Baturyn express their Toronto, ON, Canada M6P 2S2; telephone, an underground tunnel, and the other the Study of Eastern Ukraine at CIUS, deep gratitude to poetess Volodymyra 416-766-1408; e-mail, v.mezentsev@uto­ wooden and earthen structures of this com­ NTSh-A, and PIMS. The excavations there Wasylyszyn, a descendant of the famous ronto.ca. plex. Descriptions of Baturyn tell us that in last year and the publication of its results Mykhailo Doroshenko, hetman of the Upon request, readers can receive DVD

Honcharivka and the neighbouring suburbs have been supported with grants from the Zaporozhian Kozaks (1623-1628), and to disks with his richly illustrated lecture on were located the households of Mazepa’s Ukrainian Studies Fund at Harvard her husband, artist Roman Wasylyszyn of the 2008 excavations and architectural cooks, servants, the court priest, Father University (director, Dr. Roman Procyk), Philadelphia, for their exceptionally gener­ reconstructions in Baturyn and commemo­

Vasyl Peskovyi, and the hetman’s devoted the Ukrainian American Association of ous gift for developing this project. rations of the 300th anniversary of the trag­ supporter, Col. Dmytro Horlenko (1660­ University Professors (president, Prof. Considering the present political and ic destruction of Mazepa’s capital present­

1731) of the Pryluky Kozak regiment. Lubomyr Wynar), the Ukrainian Orthodox economic situation in Ukraine, the continu­ ed for Kontakt TV Network, Toronto (45

Mazepa’s court included a garden, and Church of the U.S.A. (Consistory at South ation of excavations in Mazepa’s capital min. in Ukrainian), as well as a documenta­ there were a birch grove and an arable field Bound Brook, N. J.), the John and Mary A. and publication of its findings basically ry film on the history and culture of within the Honcharika’s ramparts. The for­ Yaremko Foundation, the Ucrainica depend on funding by sponsors and donors Baturyn during the Kozak era and the tified area of the main hetman’s residence Research Institute (president, Orest in the United States and Canada. 2001-2002 excavations (28 min. in English is nearly 9 hectares. Steciw), the League of Ukrainian Benefactors who wish to contribute to fur­ or Ukrainian). Both DVD disks and VHS­

The Honcharivka excavations last sum­ Canadians (former president, Dr. Oleh ther archaeological, historical, and architec­ NTSC videocassettes with this film are mer yielded three silver coins of King Romanyshyn, and current president, Orest tural studies of Baturyn and its hetman resi­ available for purchase. (The documentary

Sigismund III Vasa of Poland (1587-1632), Steciw), the League of Ukrainian Canadian dences are kindly invited to send donations was shown daily during the remarkable two Russian copper coins, two imported Women (ex-president, Chrystyna Bidiak), to: Prof. Zenon Kohut, director, Canadian exhibition “Ukraine-Sweden” at The ceramic mouthpieces from Dutch tobacco the Prometheus Foundation (headed by Institute of Ukrainian Studies, 430 Pembina Ukrainian Museum in New York in 2010, pipes, a terracotta patterned Kozak pipe Maria Szkambara), the Buduchnist Credit Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, and it was well received by visitors and the

(chubuk), and a bronze button with relief Union Foundation (executive officer, Canada T6G 2H8 (telephone, 780-492­ museum administration.) ornamentation of the local production of Halyna Vynnyk), the Ukrainian Credit 2973; e-mail, [email protected]). The researchers of Baturyn thank the the 17th-18th centuries. Numerous frag­ Union (chief executive officer, Taras Please make checks payable to: Canadian Ukrainian communities in the United States ments of crushed and melted glass crock­ Pidzamecky), the Ukrainian Teachers’ Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Memo: and Canada for their generous and stable ery, burnt glazed ceramic stove and floor Association of Canada (personal thanks to Baturyn Project. support of this project for 10 years and tiles of the palace, as well as a copper but­ Karolina Maletska), the Council on Tax receipts will be issued to all donors hope that it will continue in the future. ton from a Russian army uniform, a lead musket ball and broken iron lockers consti­ tute archaeological evidence of the pillag­ ing and destruction of Mazepa’s residence in 1708. Researchers have found no traces of mil­ itary actions or human remains in Honcharivka. In all likelihood, the tsarist forces seized this relatively poorly protect­ ed outlying castle without armed resistance. Part of its inhabitants, servants and guard­ ians, especially some of the close collabo­ rators of Mazepa such as Col. Horlenko, went with him to the Swedish army. The remaining residents of Honcharivka per­ haps moved to the larger and sturdier Baturyn fortress, where they perished together with the rest of town’s defenders and civilians like Mazepa’s court priest, Father Peskovyi. The archaeological and historical inves­ tigation of Mazepa’s palatial court in the Baturyn suburb of Honcharivka has enriched our knowledge about the fortifica­ Volodymyr Mezentsev tion, architecture, decoration, planning and Fragments of the glazed stove tiles with relief floral patterns. The 2009 Honcharivka excavations. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36

DONORS TO THE NEW YORK FRIENDS OF UCU LUNCHEON-BENEFIT HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2010 AT THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL HOME IN NEW YORK CITY IN SUPPORT OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY AND IN HONOR OF REV. DR. BORYS GUDZIAK, RECTOR OF UCU, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 50TH BIRTHDAY

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DONATIONS RECEIVED AT THE RECEPTION HELD AT THE HOME OF DR. ZENON & NADIA MATKIWSKY ON NOVEMBER 6, 2010 TO BENEFIT THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN LVIV, UKRAINE

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DONORS FROM THE SILENT ART AUCTION HELD ON APRIL 3, 2011 AT THE UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA IN NEW YORK CITY TO BENEFIT THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN LVIV, UKRAINE

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Lu Taskey Participants of the Martyniuk family reunion. Family meets to celebrate 100 years in Canada by Bohdan Kolos first immigrant, but family detectives have docu­ mented family members back to the early 1800s. OAKVILLE, Ontario – They came from all parts Through genealogical research and just the plain use of the United States and Canada to meet family they of the Internet and phone calls, it was possible to never knew existed. track down the seven generations. In early July, the St. Volodymyr Cultural Center Everybody had stories to share about their family in Oakville, Ontario, saw 175 members of the branch. It was revealed that Ivan Martyniuk’s father, Martyniuk family reunite for the 100th anniversary Hnat, was a head chef for a Polish count before the of their first ancestor arriving on North American turn of the previous century. soil. This was the elder brother of 11 siblings who It was brother Joseph Martyniuk who first came emigrated to Canada from the village of Sorotske in to Canada alone in 1911. He worked on the railroad the Ternopil region of Ukraine. The celebration buzzed with participants compar­ and over time helped others make their way to North ing notes and studying old photos and mementoes. America for the opportunities that were available. Family members created displays, shared photos and Brother Leon Martyniuk came to Canada a year laid out their personal histories. later, in 1912, and also worked for the railroad, During the official greetings, the masters of cere­ which saw his family moving from town to town. monies, Daria Kowalyk and Oksana Martyniuk, He had three children and helped others as much as greeted the celebrants and described some of the he could. obstacles that they overcame to get everyone togeth­ Brother Franz Martyniuk was a celebrated church er. choirmaster in both Windsor and Grimsby, Ontario, “It really was a cooperative effort of the organiz­ and lived to be almost 104. ing committee members that made it happen,” said Brother Hnat Martyniuk was a member of the Ms. Kowalyk. “And without the organizational Ukrainian army – the Sichovi Striltsi – and later skills of Uliana Yaworsky it wouldn’t have come worked as a chef in the residence of Metropolitan together,” she added. Andrey Sheptytsky. He arrived in Canada after the The organizing committee, all Ontario residents, end of World War II. included: Olly Doran, Ms. Kowalyk, Vera Litynsky, Sister Julia (Martyniuk) Yaworsky was educated and Lu Taskey from Toronto; Tania Martyniuk and as a teacher, and in Canada became very active in Cathy Volpe from Hamilton; Ms. Yaworsky from the organized Ukrainian community as president for Mississauga, Oksana Martyniuk from Grimsby; and 10 years of the Ukrainian Women’s Organization Natalie Chapman from Oakville. and worked in the Ukrainian National Federation. The family tree – which prints out to eight feet in Today, 310 members of the original family of height in 12-point font – was traced back to Ivan Ivan and Anna Martyniuk, can be found throughout Martyniuk (born 1860) and Anna Chuderska (born North America – in the United States in Michigan, 1864). Five of their children made their way to Massachusetts, West Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Canada and eventually to the United States. The Texas, Utah and California; and in Canada through­ ancestry can be traced back seven generations to the Joseph and Helen Martyniuk in 1915. out Ontario and as far west as Alberta.

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of history textbooks in tandem with the Tabachnyk... Russian government, and re-introduced (Continued from page 1) the Soviet-era model of 11 grades of pri­ mary and secondary education. He said he was “depoliticizing” Ukrainian educa­ However, he would not answer a ques­ tion when he restored the Soviet term tion about the fate of Prime Minister “Great Patriotic War” to refer to World Mykola Azarov. War II. And he transformed a high school The Presidential Administration chief noted that the key factors in personnel course in “foreign literature” to one on changes in the Cabinet would be “profes­ “world literature” – three-quarters of sionalism and results.” He also did not which covered Russian literature in the rule out changes among the chairs of Russian language. oblast state administrations, known as There surely will be many patriotic governors. Ukrainians who will be happy to see Mr. President Viktor Yanukovych said on Tabachnyk gone from his post as August 31 that Ukraine will launch local Ukraine’s top education official. government reform in the nearest future. However, Ukrayinska Pravda on At a meeting with candidates for oblast September 1 quoted the following com­ state administration chairs, the president Web-portal of the Ukrainian Government ment from the publication Komentari: Minister of Education, Science, Youth “The showcase sacking of Tabachnyk said, “Our goal is to decentralize the gov­ and Sports Dmytro Tabachnyk. Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. ernment, to gradually transfer functions does not mean that Ukrainian authorities from the center to the regions.” Among the minister’s deleterious poli­ Mr. Tabachnyk is notorious also for his intend to renounce their pro-Russian rhet­ Mr. Yanukovych stressed that the cies he cited: the non-transparent distri­ anti-Ukrainian sentiments. He has been oric. It is possible that this is part of a reform is aimed at optimizing efficiency bution of public funds for institutions of called a Ukrainophobe for his many pub­ complex formula in preparation for the in the regions and removing unnecessary higher education and the lack of objective lic statements disparaging Ukrainians, parliamentary elections that will be held levels of administration. “While provid­ criteria for the allocation of state resourc­ Ukrainian identity and Ukrainian state­ in Ukraine in 2012.” ing public services you will not need to es; the discrediting of external indepen­ hood. On numerous occasions he has Meanwhile, Ukrayinska Pravda also wait for permission or a command from dent testing for university applicants; the revealed his particular contempt for the reported that Mr. Tabachnyk is ready to the center. This will be your responsibili­ opaque situation as regards the procure­ people of western Ukraine. He has char­ announce the establishment of his own ty, these functions will belong to you, and ment and supply of textbooks to schools; acterized the Organization of Ukrainian pro-Russian party, which aims to gain you will perform them,” the president and the promotion of a new law on edu­ Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insurgent support from the Communist electorate told the gathering of potential governors. cation, which contains norms that contra­ Army as Nazi collaborators. (See Zenon as well as from former supporters of dict principles of university autonomy Zawada’s reports in the March 21, 2010, President Yanukovych who have become Controversial minister and render impossible the development and June 13, 2010, issues of The disillusioned with him and the ruling Party of Regions of Ukraine. Minister of Education Tabachnyk is of competitive Ukrainian universities. Ukrainian Weekly.) considered by many to be perhaps the Mr. Tabachnyk’s appointment by The new minister proceeded to advo­ most controversial and divisive figure in President Viktor Yanukovych on March cate the use of the Russian language and Sources: UNIAN, Official Website of Ukraine. Dr. Serhiy Kvit, president of the 11, 2010, as minister of education and downgraded the importance of the the President of Ukraine, Kyiv Post, National University of Kyiv Mohyla science elicited many protests within Ukrainian language in Ukraine’s educa­ Ukrayinska Pravda, The Ukrainian Academy minced no words when he Ukraine and abroad. In Ukraine, students tional institutions, called for the rewriting Weekly. wrote in the Kyiv Post on August 12: and educators took to the streets with “Tabachnyk should be removed from his placards reading “Tabachnyk out.” In post as an abominable and unprofessional December 2010 his portfolio was expand­ which the current administration itself figure.” ed to include youth and sports. U.S. ambassador’s... recognized at the time. We want to see Ukraine continue on the path of democra­ (Continued from page 6) cy as it celebrates 20 years of indepen­ U.S.-Ukraine cooperation has grown dence. This means not only free and fair over the years. Our commitment to elections, but also the rule of law, an inde­ Ukraine transcends the specific govern­ pendent judiciary and freedom of speech ment in power on either side. We value that exists in reality, not just in theory. our people-to-people relations with Rule of law and a properly functioning Ukrainians highly, just as we value our judiciary cannot be overemphasized. In a official government-to-government rela­ speech I gave at Kyiv Polytechnic tions. Our relationship is based on shared Institute in April this year, I argued that interests and values, as exemplified by rule of law is essential not just to democ­ the U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic racy, but also to ensuring the sanctity of Partnership, signed in 2008. The charter private property and economic develop­ includes not just cooperation at the offi­ ment. Effective laws and independent cial level, but also numerous educational courts protect society against arbitrary and cultural exchanges. Americans and seizure, whether the actual taking of free­ Ukrainians have gotten to know each dom or possessions or the more subtle other on a personal level by the tens of theft of corruption. As Thomas Jefferson thousands during the last 20 years, and observed: “In every government on earth both countries have benefited. is some trace of human weakness, some One of Ukraine’s most significant germ of corruption and degeneracy. …An accomplishments as an independent independent judiciary that will enforce nation was removing the Soviet-era the laws against the ruling class as well nuclear arsenal from its territory, which as the common man is essential in ensur­ was completed in 1996. Ukraine’s leaders ing that government serves all people and displayed wisdom and foresight in mak­ not just those who can seize and exploit ing that crucial decision, and helped to positions of power.” create a more secure region and world. We will continue to stand with the peo­ The current administration has shown ple of Ukraine as they move into a future similar leadership in nonproliferation by that we hope will be blessed with democ­ agreeing to remove all of Ukraine’s high­ racy, economic prosperity and a closer ly enriched uranium. relationship with Europe. The U.S. strong­ The U.S. has observed the develop­ ly supports Ukraine’s European choice. ment of Ukraine’s democracy with great Ukraine belongs with the rest of the attention. No country or democratic sys­ European family of nations and we tem is perfect, and as we work to improve believe closer ties to Europe will lead to a our own democracy at home, we take a brighter, more prosperous and freer future. keen interest in supporting the develop­ During the last 20 years, the U.S. has ment of democracy abroad. We have seen provided $3.1 billion in assistance to pro­ multiple elections in Ukraine since 1991. mote democracy, prosperity and security In 2005 there was a new burst of freedom in Ukraine. We have supported over as Ukrainians demanded, and achieved, a 16,000 student and professional exchang­ free and fair election to select their presi­ es. The American people have made that dent. Again in 2010 we saw a presidential investment because we believe in the election that was free and fair, meeting democratic future of Ukraine. I am very international standards and seemingly happy to share this Independence Day confirming Ukraine on its path to a demo­ with you in a sovereign and independent cratic and European future. So it was with Ukraine, whose people after centuries significant concern that we noted the now have the opportunity to forge their flaws in last year’s local elections, flaws own future. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 23

UWCC vice-president. He was thrice World Forum... elected to the Verkhovna Rada (serving in its second, third and fourth convocations) (Continued from page 1) and is one of the founders of Rukh, the People’s Movement of Ukraine. Addressing the world gathering during He told the World Forum: “The its opening ceremonies, Bishop Dziurakh Ukrainian World Coordinating Council said, “The Ukrainian Greek-Catholic will continue to take a very active and Church cares about every Ukrainian principled position in the life of foreign abroad”, and he underscored that the Ukrainians. We need to reboot the opera­ Ukrainian diaspora continues its consid­ tion of the Ukrainian World Coordinating erable contributions to the development Council, bring it into line with the of the Ukrainian state. requirements of time and involve more The Religious Information Service of young people.” Ukraine quoted him as telling the dele­ Resolutions adopted by the World gates: “You are the ambassadors of the Forum touched on issues such as: democ­ Ukrainian cause in different countries of racy and human rights in Ukraine and the world. Ukraine is within you and is support for the rule of law, including in renewed by your efforts. We should get the case of Yulia Tymoshenko; pension rid of the notorious [notion] ‘my house is rights for Ukrainians abroad and the on the edge’ and ask God for unity and establishment of a standing committee of wisdom instead at this time which is not the Verkhovna Rada on Ukrainians easy for the state.” abroad; efforts to guarantee retention of Working sessions of the World Forum social, community and minority equality included discussions on human rights rights for Ukrainians in their countries of issues; immigration and labor migration residence; and a commitment to better questions; legal issues; communications share information via the Internet. and politics; education; youth; and World Forums of Ukrainians are con­ Ukrainians in Russia. vened every five years by the Ukrainian The newly elected UWCC executive World Coordinating Council, which is includes: Mr. Ratushny (Ukraine), presi­ based in Kyiv. dent; Stefan Romaniw (Australia/Western Sources: Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Diaspora), vice-president; Taras Dudko Interfax-Ukraine, Religious Information (Russia/Eastern Diaspora), vice-president; Service of Ukraine, Ukrainian World and Olha Kubych (Ukraine), vice-president. Congress, Official Website of Ukraine’s Mr. Ratushny previously served as President, Ukrinform.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress The newly elected president of the Ukrainian World Coordinating Council (UWCC), Mykhailo Ratushny (center), with Ukrainian World Congress President Eugene Czolij (left) and Dmytro Pavlychko, vice-chair of the organizing committee for the fifth World Forum of Ukrainians and former president of the UWCC.

sion of the trial of Ukraine’s former UWC president... Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko at the (Continued from page 2) Pechersky District Court in Kyiv. During a recess, Mr. Czolij had a five- Ukrainian family wishing happiness and minute meeting with Ms. Tymoshenko, a better fate to Ukraine. We should unite who expressed gratitude for the reaction for the sake of our country’s future,” the of the UWC and Ukrainians worldwide to president of Ukraine said, according to her arrest. Mr. Czolij assured her that the information on his website. UWC would continue to monitor the At the conclusion of the meeting the court proceedings and work to ensure that UWC president presented President Ukraine respects human rights in accor­ Yanukovych with a copy of filmmaker dance with Ukraine’s laws and its inter­ Yurij Luhovy’s documentary film national obligations. “ O k r a d e n a Z e m l y a ” a b o u t t h e Mr. Czolij and Ms. Hartyáni later spoke Holodomor as genocide of the Ukrainian to the media, condemning the arrest of the nation. former prime minister. A video of their In related news, UWC President Czolij Ukrainian-language remarks may be and the president of the European viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch Congress of Ukrainians, Jaroszlava ?v=76IqlphQ8_w&feature=player_ Hartyáni, on August 18 attended a ses­ embedded%E2% 80%8F.

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by Corinna Wengryn Caudill STAMFORD, Conn. – Here in this picturesque town of Stamford, Conn., is a majestic nineteenth century Second Empire-style mansion – the home of the Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford. Founded as a seminary in 1933 by Bishop Constantine Bohachevsky of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, the museum boasts an impressive and eclec­ tic collection of artifacts, including paintings, woodwork and ceramics. The library features over 20,000 volumes of rare books, including the complete works of Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko and other classical Ukrainian authors. The collection is so vast and unique that it has repeatedly attracted research scholars from Harvard, Yale and other academic institutions in the United States. On the second floor of the museum is a small, two- room section that is a separate museum dedicated to Lemko history and culture. The Lemko Museum was originally founded in the 1950s by members of the Organization for the Defense of Lemko Western Ukraine (known by its Ukrainian acronym as OOL), who sought to preserve their memories of the Lemko region for future generations. Originally located in Syracuse, N.Y., at the home of OOL member Nicholas Duplak, the collection was grad­ ually assembled over decades through material dona­ tions and financial patronage from members of the Corinna W. Caudill Lemko Ukrainian community in the United States. Miniature reproduction of wooden Greek Catholic Church in Bortne by Iwan Honczak. It was relocated to the second floor of the mansion in Stamford in August 1980, when Bishop Basil Losten The front room of the museum will soon be dedicated that Mr. Honczak’s parents and siblings were resettled to donated two rooms in the Ukrainian Museum for Lemko in memory of Iwan Honczak, an OOL member from the Soviet Ukraine. exhibits. Yonkers chapter who passed away on June 14 at the age In 1949 the Honczaks immigrated to the United of 88. The room showcases his unique handmade collec­ States, where Iwan became a dedicated lifelong activist tion of miniature wooden models arranged into scenes for Lemko causes. that represent Lemko life and culture. In addition to the Honczak collection, there are Relying on nothing but his own childhood memories numerous other remarkable artifacts to view within the of growing up in the Lemko region, Mr. Honczak used Lemko Museum, including rare texts, reproductions of his considerable carpentry skills to create the built-to­ Nykifor Drovniak’s paintings, authentic Lemko costume scale models for his grandchildren, that they might have originals from various villages, Lemko-style pysanky, a visual memento of their heritage. ceramics, household items, and other rare artwork and Mr. Honczak’s attention to detail is apparent in his collectibles. The museum also owns a large literary duplication of the building architecture, scenes of village archive, including the complete “Annals of the life, and implements used on the land and in households. Ukrainian Insurgent Army” (UPA) and a great number Fellow OOL members saw the models displayed in Mr. of historical photographs and documents, although not Honczak’s home, and persuaded him to donate them to all of these items are displayed in the museum due to the museum. space limitations. The Lemkos are an ethnic group of eastern Slavic ori­ The museum is operated by volunteer work and dona­ gin, whose centuries-old settlements along the tions. Steven Howansky (director) and his daughter Carpathian Mountain range in southeast Poland were Lena Howansky (curator) are planning a special exhibit virtually wiped out in the aftermath of the second world for the upcoming Ukrainian Day Festival on September war, when the Soviet and Polish Communist govern­ 11. The Howanskys worked closely with Mr. Honczak to ments deported virtually the entire population of catalogue and preserve his models for display. Ukrainians in mass deportation operations, including the Donations to the Lemko Museum will be gratefully infamous Akcja “Wisla” (Operation Vistula.) accepted, and may be used to purchase additional dis­ Mr. Honczak’s own life story reflects the fate of the play cases and mannequins for the costumes. All inter­ Lemko people and their resilience through extreme hard­ ested individuals and groups are also welcome to tour ships. He was 19 years old when he was taken from his the museum by appointment, and tours can be arranged native village of Bortne for forced labor in Nazi by calling Mr. Howansky at 203-762-5912. Germany in 1942. In June 1945, soon after being liberat­ Donations checks may be written to the Ukrainian ed, he met the woman who became his wife, Maria, in a Lemko Museum and sent to: Organization for the An original painting, “Lemko’s Archangel (Sud),” by refugee camp in Germany where the couple would Defense of Lemko Western Ukraine (OOL), P.O. Box 7, Omelian Mazuryk (oil on canvas, 1972, Paris). remain for several more years. It was during that period Clifton, NJ 07015-0007. Ukrainian folk ensemble performs to packed house at library concert by Paula Holoviak FREELAND, Pa. – The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble performed to a packed house at the Freeland Public Park pavilion on August 17. The community con­ cert was sponsored by the Hazleton Area Public Library, Freeland Branch, and marked the conclusion of the sum­ mer reading program for children and teens. This year’s Hazleton Area Public Library theme was “Discover a World of Stories” and focused upon litera­ ture, music, culture and crafts from around the world. The Freeland Branch organized the concert to honor those children and teens finishing the program. Over 250 people, including 67 children and young adult readers, attended the hourlong concert of dances from various regions of Ukraine. Members of the Schuylkill county-based Kazka Ensemble performed along with St. Mary’s Traditional Ukrainian Dancers from Allentown, Pa., under the direc­ tion of Walter Milinichik. Dancers ranged in age from 5 through adults and live accompaniment was provided by The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble (Schuylkill County, Pa.) and St. Mary’s Traditional Ukrainian Dancers (Continued on page 26) (Allentown, Pa.). No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 25 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 No. 36

and is actively reducing the gap from European countries NEWSBRIEFS... in increasing the proportion of non-conventional energy PREVIEW OF EVENTS resources. (Ukrinform) (Continued from page 16) (Continued from page 28) Over 95% of employers violate labor laws move to the consumption of coal and development of gas of Ukrainian Village at 5720 State Road in Parma. production on the Black Sea shelf are ambitious, espe­ KYIV – The State Tax Service of Ukraine said on There will be two grand prizes: a luxury vacation cially in such a short period of five years.” However, August 22 that over 95 percent of employers are violat­ rental near Disney World and $1,000 cash, as well as these projects will ensure stability of supplies and prices ing labor laws, the service’s press office has reported. door and cash prizes. Raffle tickets are only $1 each. for Ukrainian industry, the analyst believes. Mr. Zawada “The statistic is terrible. Labor law violations were There will be free entertainment, family activities, also noted that the 19.2 percent rise in gas prices in the reported at almost all enterprises that are being checked live ethnic music and a dance featuring Dibrova and third quarter of this year has forced the Ukrainian gov­ – more than 95 percent. One in five employers pays the Sound Trax Polka Band, Ukrainian food and beer, ernment to take more effective solutions, including pro­ wages below the subsistence level, while a greater num­ and special attractions. Admission and parking all viding alternative sources for gas supplies, such as the ber of companies pay salaries ‘in envelopes,’ evading day long are free. For more information call 440­ direct transit of gas from Turkmenistan. Last week taxes,” Deputy Head of the State Tax Service 886-2108, e-mail [email protected] or log Energy and Coal Industry Minister Yurii Boiko said that, Oleksander Klymenko said. Mr. Klymenko called on tax on to www.stjosaphatcathedral.com. in the next five years, Ukraine is planning to reduce the agencies to fight the detected violations of labor laws, PALATINE, IL: The Ukrainian American Veterans purchase of Russian gas to 12 billion cubic meters a year including illegal employment, not only by carrying out 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor Post 35, ACT for America and due to the rise in production of domestic supplies of gas, inspections and imposing fines, but also by conducting the Veteran Defenders of America invite all to attend energy-efficient technologies and replacement of expen­ explanatory work. “It’s impossible to resolve this prob­ a viewing of the 2008 documentary film “FITNA.” sive imported gas by domestic coal. “We have our own lem by taking repressive measures – audits, penalties The film shows selected excerpts from Suras of the program, which aims to increase gas production. We and other sanctions. Our main goal is to change people’s Koran, interspersed with media clips showing acts of have already purchased a drilling platform, and are open­ attitudes to this. Figuratively speaking, it’s necessary to violence by Islamic radicals. This film was produced ing the bidding for the purchase of another one, which introduce a culture of official employment with decent by the Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders. The will speed up the development of gas production in the wages,” he said. The report notes that after tax officers meeting takes place at the Palatine Library, 700 N. Black Sea. We plan to reach 27 billion cubic meters of conducted explanatory work with employers, 40,000 North Court, Palatine, IL 60067 at 2 p.m. There is no domestic production in five years after 20 billion cubic enterprises raised wages for employees since the begin­ charge for this event. For more information contact meters,” the minister emphasized. Mr. Boiko also said ning of 2011, with the state receiving an additional 79 the post commander, Col. Roman G. Golash (ret), at Ukraine is making efforts to develop alternative energy million hrv in income tax. (Ukrinform) [email protected] or call 847-910-3532. Sunday, September 25 ALEXANDRIA, VA.: The Washington Group forming dances, songs and music since 1987 with a focus Cultural Fund Sunday Music Series inaugurates its Ukrainian folk ensemble... upon the songs and dances brought to the anthracite coal 2011-2012 season with a recital by noted Ukrainian (Continued from page 24) regions by the early Ukrainian immigrants. The library- American composer, singer, kobzar and bandurist sponsored program included dances ranging from the Julian Kytasty. Mr. Kytasty’s new program features Mr. Milinichik on the accordion. Carpathian Mountain regions of far western Ukraine to original compositions and arrangements that inte­ The borough of Freeland is in the heart of the central the central plains of the Poltava region. Kazka is the recip­ grate material from deep layers of Ukrainian culture anthracite coal fields and is home to numerous descen­ ient of numerous grants, including a 2006 Pennsylvania with new approaches developed in his recent collabo­ dants of the first Ukrainian immigrants to the United Council for the Arts Apprenticeship in Traditional Arts rations with musicians around the world and in his States. In addition to being the highest-altitude incorpo­ grant administered by the Institute for Cultural work as a composer for theater, modern dance and film. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. at The rated borough in the state, Freeland boasts one of the Partnerships. Most recently, the ensemble was chosen to Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Suggested donation: oldest Byzantine Catholic congregations (St. Mary’s), as participate in the Pennsylvania Humanities Council’s $20; free for students. A reception to meet the artist well as two Orthodox parishes including, Ss. Peter and Commonwealth Speakers Program for 2011-2012. will follow immediately after the concert. For further Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church and St. Michael For more information Kazka or St. Mary’s Traditional information call 301-229-2615. Carpatho-Rusyn Parish. Ukrainian Dancers, readers may visit www.kazkaensem­ The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble has been per­ ble.org. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 27

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Saturday, September 10 Catholic Eparchy of Stamford. There will be Kozak beer garden. All are welcome; admis- invite the participants to join and to assist him over 20 Ukrainian vendors, Ukrainian and pic- sion is free. For more information contact in organizing the team. The clinic and team NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific nic food, as well as a lively program at the out- 240-669-6473 or www.standrewuoc.org. are open to all (beginners, intermediates and Society invites all to a roundtable dedicated door pavilion featuring: the Zolotyi Promin, experts), adults and boys and girls above the to the current problems of the domestic and Saturday, September 24 Zorepad, Kalynonka and Barvinok dance age of 9. No previous experience is required. foreign policies of the Ukrainian state. The ensembles; violinist Innesa Tymochko; sing- HORSHAM, Pa.: “Give Archery a Shot,” No equipment is needed at this time. More program will mark the 20th anniversary of ers, including the Pavlishyn sisters, the Oros says Truzyb, the Ukrainian Nationals, which proficient archers are invited to serve not only Ukraine’s independence. The scheduled par- sisters, the Korenovsky sisters, Andreya is organizing an archery club and team. A as team members but also as coaches and ticipants are: Serhii Pohoreltsev, consul-gen- Popovici and Liliya Ostapenko. The nationally ranked Ukrainian American archer instructors. For information e-mail Ilya at eral of Ukraine in New York; Valeriy Halychany band will provide music for danc- experienced in state, regional and national tar- [email protected], call Gene at 267-664- Kuchinsky of Columbia University, former ing after the program. There will be a moon- get (FITA) and field archery competitions will 3857 or visit the website www.tryzub.org. permanent representative of Ukraine to the walk and games for children. Admission for all hold a clinic and demonstration, at 2-4 p.m. at United Nations; Dr. George Grabowicz, the age 12 and over: in advance, $5; at the gate, the Ukrainian American Sport Center – PARMA, Ohio: St. Josaphat’s Fall Festival – Dmytro Chyzhevsky Professor of Ukrainian $10. For tickets call 203-324-4578 (Seminary Tryzub, Lower State and County Line roads. A celebration for the entire community – will Literature at Harvard University and a vice- Office). Parking is free. For more information Participants will learn about Olympic-style take place from noon to 11 p.m. in the heart president and learned secretary of the or to volunteer call 203-269-5909. and traditional bows and will have an oppor- Shevchenko Scientific Society; and Dr. tunity to shoot them. The archer will also (Continued on page 26) Alexander Motyl, professor of political sci- Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18 ence at Rutgers University. The program will take place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth SILVER SPRING, Md.: The eighth annual Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 Ukrainian Festival of the Washington PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES p.m. For additional information call 212-254- Metropolitan Area will be held from noon to Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service 5130. dusk, rain or shine, on the grounds of St. provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. Sunday, September 11 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of STAMFORD, Conn.: The 44th Ukrainian MD, 20905. It is sponsored by the Ukrainian publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Day Festival, sponsored by the Connecticut Festival Committee and the Embassy of State Ukrainian Day Committee at St. Basil’s Ukraine, as well as local Ukrainian organiza- Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The Seminary, begins at 9 a.m. with coffee and tions. The festival will feature Ukrainian art- Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973- donuts before the 11 a.m. liturgy celebrated by ists and dancers, vendors and children’s 644-9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type Bishop Paul Chomnycky of the Ukrainian activities, delicious food and pastries, and a the text into the body of the e-mail message.

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