INSIDE:• European Union supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity — page 2. • Toronto University symposium discusses Chornobyl’s legacy — page 8. • On the road to Atlanta: interview with Sergey Bubka — page 11.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIV HE KRAINIANNo. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine Parliament turmoil stalls debate T U Kuchma sacksW prime minister, on new constitution of Ukraine replacing him with political ally by Marta Kolomayets matter of compromise, the Parliament by Marta Kolomayets the work of the Cabinet of Ministers,” Kyiv Press Bureau Presidium suggested that a new ad hoc par- Kyiv Press Bureau adding that the “government does not liamentary committee be formed, consist- forecast economic developments in the KYIV – The inability of the Ukrainian ing of members of all the factions in the KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma dis- country, but trails behind them, often missed Prime Minister Yevhen Marchuk Parliament to begin debate on the new draft Supreme Council. making decisions due to their conse- constitution has led the country into politi- on May 27, immediately replacing him After six weeks of work, including quences” – a form of crisis management. cal turmoil, causing chaos within the cham- resolving differences between the various with political ally and Dnipropetrovske bers of the legislature on May 28-29. crony Pavlo Lazarenko, who had served as In response, Mr. Marchuk told reporters factions (the Communist representatives in Parliament, where he resumed his duties Many national-democratic deputies walked out of ad hoc meetings, sometimes Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister. blame Parliament Chairman Oleksander Mr. Marchuk, who was appointed as deputy from the Poltava region on May joined by the Socialist and Agrarian Party 28, that he “cannot agree with the motives Moroz for the current critical situation, representatives), the final draft was present- prime minister by President Kuchma in accusing him of trying to thwart the consti- June 1995, “failed to ensure the effective for his dismissal as outlined in the statement ed for approval to President Kuchma last released by the president’s press service.” tutional process and demanding that he step week. On May 28, Mykhailo Syrota and stable functioning of the government. down as head of the Supreme Council. (Center faction), the head of the ad hoc And recently, instead of routine day-to- “History and time will put everything in Serhiy Sobolyev, leader of the Reforms committee, presented an hourlong report on day work to guarantee its activities, he its place,” said Mr. Marchuk, surrounded faction, has blamed Mr. Moroz for “incom- the final version to his colleagues in has concentrated his energies on building by journalists eager to get a reaction from petent guidance of Supreme Council delib- Parliament, outlining the changes and addi- his own political image,” read a statement the ousted government official, who avoid- erations.” tional articles on human and civil rights, the released by the presidential administra- ed giving reasons for President Kuchma’s Mr. Moroz defended himself in the justice system, the Crimea, self-government tion’s press service on May 28. decision but added that the “roots of the Parliament on May 29, stating that he was and the structure of the legislature. The lengthy statement faulted the prime problem run much deeper.” trying to be “fair and impartial,” but he did But it was at this point that cooperation minister for a number of problems in He did say that it was the president’s not gain the sympathy of any of the democ- among the various forces in Parliament Ukraine’s economy, including the lack of right to dismiss the prime minister (as out- ratic factions in Parliament, who hold him came to an end. Serhiy Hmyria, a represen- structural changes in the state sector, which lined in the Constitutional Accord signed responsible for not being able to secure a tative of the Communist faction, presented has led to the current payments crisis, as between the executive and legislative quorum for the long-awaited debate on the an alternative draft authored by his party. well as the delay in adoption of emergency branches last June), but defended himself constitution. During the evening session, leftist deputies measures, inability to cooperate with the by saying, “All the blame for the prob- “He has systematically violated consti- demanded that the debate over the drafts be Parliament on priority laws and the slow lems in Ukraine’s economy cannot be put tutional norms and rules of procedure in pace of implementing market reforms. the legislature and has not been able to (Continued on page 6)It also pointed to “ineffectiveness of (Continued on page 3) organize effective work in the Parliament,” said Mr. Sobolyev, after the legislature failed to register a quorum of 278 deputies to begin discussing the draft constitution Roundtable focuses on Ukraine’s relations with neighbors on May 28. by Khristina Lew He described Ukraine as playing a pivotal role in transform- Left-wing and centrist deputies also tried ing Europe. “The very fact that Ukraine is an independent state to “amend the rules of procedure,” noted WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s relationship with neighboring is one of the most important developments on the map of Vyacheslav Chornovil, the head of the Germany and Poland, and its role in an expanded North Atlantic Europe in the last number of decades. It transforms the geopo- Rukh faction in Parliament, explaining that Treaty Organization were examined by the German, Polish and litical character of Europe — it also transforms Russia. This is these deputies tried to “dilute” the proce- Ukrainian ambassadors during a roundtable discussion at the something very different for Russia than has been for the past dure and pass the constitution in both read- Center for Strategic and International Studies here on April 15. 400 years, so the consolidation and success of Ukraine is also ings by a qualified majority instead of a NATO expansion dominated the discourse, and Russia, an important facet of shaping the new Europe,” he said. constitutional majority, taking away from while not physically represented at the roundtable, was ever- the meaning of such an important docu- present. German Ambassador Jurgen Chrobog flatly rejected Germany cautious on expansion ment. any discussion of NATO enlargement “without taking care of Ambassador Chrobog opened the discussion on the new Despite repeated tries on May 29, only the needs of Russia,” but insisted that Russia be denied any European security architecture by emphasizing that Poland 270 had registered for the session, and Mr. veto power within the military alliance. and Ukraine, due to their geographic and historical circum- Moroz was forced to postpone the plenary The roundtable was part of the American-Ukrainian Advisory stances, will obviously have different functions within the session until June 4. Committee’s ongoing program of meetings and working groups Western military alliance. The German ambassador reiterated Ukraine, which celebrates five years as that focus on strengthening the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s belief that Poland should join an independent state on August 24, is the Established by the CSIS in 1993, the committee’s nine American NATO and the European Union by 2000. only one of the former Soviet republics members, led by Zbigniew Brzezinski, CSIS counselor and “As you know,” he added, “Russia has always shown us without a new constitution. Various draft national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter, meet with issue regarding NATO enlargement. We seek partnership projects were presented in 1992 and 1993, their 13 Ukrainian counterparts yearly to discuss the state of the with Russia, but not veto power within NATO. Russia will but not until the end of 1994 – under American-Ukrainian relationship and to make recommendations, realize that it stands to benefit, as Poland in NATO can con- President Leonid Kuchma – was a based on the results of the working groups, to both governments. tribute to stability and security.” Constitutional Committee, composed of all The April 15 roundtable was organized by the advisory com- Of all the EU member-states, the ambassador said, Germany political forces in society, formed. mittee at the suggestion of Ukrainian Ambassador Yuri is particularly supportive of Poland’s policy objective of integra- Once the Constitutional Committee Shcherbak and moderated by Dr. Brzezinski. It was attended by tion with European structures, pointing out that “the extension developed a draft project, a working com- over 50 U.S. policy-makers, scholars and members of the press. of the EU into the East is in Germany’s interest as it brings secu- mittee continued consolidating the docu- Dr. Brzezinski outlined the role each of the three coun- rity and stability to the Central and East European region and ment and fine-tuning the draft. It was final- tries is playing in shaping an expanded Europe and warned economy.” ly presented to Parliament by President that their inter-relationship “will influence the scope, the A close advisor to Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel and an Kuchma and Chairman Moroz during a shape and the regional stability of the new Europe.” He expert on European integration, Mr. Chrobog warned, how- grand ceremony in March, with the idea described Germany as “the good citizen of Europe,” which, ever, that East European countries seeking membership in the that Parliament would review it and pass it together with the United States, has promoted the concept of EU must have patience. “None of the candidates for acces- as the fundamental law of the land. expanding NATO and the European Union eastward. His sion today could be in a position to join a single European But when it came time to review the native Poland was characterized as the leader of social and market. Their membership would cause the whole structure document, left-wing forces demanded that economic transformations in Central Europe and a country the Constitution of the Ukrainian SSR be that “aspires to be a participant in a larger Europe.” (Continued on page 12) considered as a draft project as well. As a 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

European Union issues statement NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS supporting Ukraine’s independence Ukraine tells Belarus to release detainees presidential elections. Estonian Social ROME – The European Union issued statement of support on sovereignty, Affairs Minister Toomas Vilosius signed a strong statement of support on May 21 telling reporters it was the strongest ele- MIENSK — Ukrainian First Deputy treaties on cooperation in social security for the independence and territorial ment of the two-page declaration. Foreign Minister Kostyantyn guarantees with his Latvian and integrity of Ukraine, calling its sover- The EU statement said early approval Hryshchenko met with his Belarusian Lithuanian counterparts. These countries eignty fundamental for Europe’s security, of a new constitution in Ukraine would counterpart Valeryi Tsyapkala and later signed a similar agreement in 1993 that reported Reuters. further legitimize the country’s aspira- with Foreign Minister Uladzimir Syanko went into effect in January 1995. (OMRI “The European Union reaffirms the tions to play a full part in Europe and here on May 27 to discuss problems in Daily Digest) fundamental importance of Ukraine’s said it favored a renewed mandate for an Ukrainian-Belarusian relations, border independence, territorial integrity and OSCE mission in the country. The demarcation, trade and economic coopera- Odessa wages war on Lenin sovereignty as key elements of security Organization for Security and tion, Belarusian Television reported the in Europe,” the declaration said. Cooperation in Europe has been mediat- next day. Mr. Hryshchenko demanded ODESSA — Ukraine’s largest port The political declaration by the 15- ing between Kyiv and the Crimea since that the seven Ukrainians being held in city has become embroiled in controver- sy after its mayor, Eduard Gurvitz, nation bloc also expressed backing for 1994. Belarus for their participation in the April ordered all remaining statues of Vladimir Ukraine’s economic liberalization drive Reuters quoted Foreign Minister 26 demonstrations against Belarusian Lenin pulled down, save for one monu- and welcomed progress on nuclear arms Udovenko’s deputy, Volodymyr President Alyaksandr Lukashenka be ment already designated as a historical control and a pledge to shut down the Khandogy, as saying that Ukraine would released, Reuters reported on May 28. He landmark, a report on May 25 said. Chornobyl nuclear power plant by seek an end to the mandate when it warned that their continued detention Streets honoring revolutionary heroes 2000. comes up for review because “the situa- would have a negative effect on have been abruptly renamed and freshly It was issued in Rome after Ukrainian tion in the Crimea has stabilized.” Ukrainian-Belarusian relations. Most of painted signs and plaques put into place. Foreign Minister Hennadiy Udovenko President Leonid Kuchma has said his the seven are members of the radical “It is a sacred task to get rid of Lenin. It met Italy’s Foreign Minister Lamberto strategic aim is for Ukraine to become a nationalist Ukrainian National Assembly- Ukrainian National Self-Defense organi- is simply incomprehensible that he was Dini and colleagues from Spain and full member of the EU and has urged allowed to remain standing,” Mr. Gurvits Ireland who comprise the EU’s “troi- European Union member-countries to zation, which supports an end to Moscow’s domination of the post-Soviet told media during festivities marking the ka” of current, past and future presi- ratify their 1994 partnership accord that 51st anniversary of the Allied victory dencies. would move towards creating a free trade republics as well as Chechnya’s indepen- dence movement. (OMRI Daily Digest) over Nazi Germany. “Anyway, just who Mr. Udovenko thanked the EU for its area in 1998. was this Vladimir Ulyanov, otherwise Baltics to ask for joint NATO entry known as Lenin? He produced only suf- fering and victims. For Ukraine he did VILNIUS — Estonian President absolutely nothing at all,” continued the EU declaration on Ukraine Lennart Meri, Latvian President Guntis mayor. The demontage campaign is part Following is the text of the declaration The European Union expresses its Ulmanis and Lithuanian President of a power struggle between Mr. Gurvits, on Ukraine by the presidency on behalf of utmost satisfaction and appreciation at Algirdas Brazauskas issued a joint com- a member of Odessa’s 45,000-strong the European Union, released on May 21. the great progress made by Ukraine in muniqué on May 28, asserting their Jewish community, and Ruslan Bodelan, the field of arms control and non-prolif- countries will apply together for NATO Communist leader chairman of the As the fifth anniversary of the eration. We are particularly satisfied with and European Union membership, Odessa Oblast Council. The two men Declaration of Independence draws near the positive implementation by Kyiv of Western agencies reported. They noted take turns, on television and in newspa- and in the spirit of the Common Position the Lisbon Protocol and associated docu- that they share the same viewpoint pers, throwing verbal punches over who of November 27, 1994, the European ments, which has allowed the START I toward all major current international Union reaffirms the fundamental impor- Treaty to enter into force. issues, including the upcoming Russian (Continued on page 15) tance of Ukraine’s independence, territo- The union also welcomes the process rial integrity and sovereignty as key ele- of deactivation of strategic forces, the ments of security in Europe in the wake removal and transfer of warheads and of Ukraine’s accession to the Council of destruction of carriers. The union wel- Ukraine serious player in armor market Europe, testifying to the meaningful comes Ukraine’s accession to the NPT LONDON — For years a premier cen- Significantly, the T-84 — nine proto- progress Ukraine has made in consolidat- [Non-Proliferation Treaty] as a non- ter of Soviet armored vehicle manufac- types of which have been built and show- ing its democracy. The EU further nuclear weapons member-state, which ture, Kharkiv’s Malyshev Plant may cased at arms exhibitions in Pakistan, Abu expresses its appreciation for the active strengthened the treaty on the eve of its claim for Ukraine a major portion of the Dhabi and elsewhere — may be consid- and constructive role played by Ukraine review and extension conference. We world export market in main battle tanks ered the first truly Ukrainian tank to make in favor of regional and European stabili- appreciate as well the positive attitude of (MBTs), wrote Christopher Foss in the its debut on the world arms bazaar. ty, and is confident of early approval of Ukraine vis-à-vis the indefinite extension February 21 edition of Jane’s Defence Approximately 98 percent of its compo- the new constitution, whose entry into of the treaty, which will enhance the non- Weekly, the renowned British journal of nents are manufactured domestically and force will further legitimize Ukraine’s proliferation regime. military analysis. the Malyshev Plant serves as the final aspiration to integrate fully into the fami- As far as nuclear safety is concerned, The Malyshev Plant produces a vari- assembly site, according to Jane’s. ly of European nations. the union attaches the greatest importance, ety of advanced armored vehicles. In In addition to the T-80 UD and the T- The European Union supports equally as was also stated in the declaration by the Soviet days it built over 80 percent of a 84, the Malyshev Plant offers “Banan” the efforts of the Ukrainian people and its G-7 and Russia at the Nuclear Safety total 1,000 T-80 UD tanks. Today, upgrade kits for T-72 tanks. The T-72 leadership aimed at establishing a market Summit in Moscow, to the implementation reports Jane’s, an upgraded version, MBT is widely used by such ex-Soviet economy, as a prerequisite for economic of President Kuchma’s decision to close known as the T-84, with an advanced client states as Syria; other potential and social development corresponding to down the Chornobyl nuclear power station 1,200-horsepower diesel engine, reactive clients include Iran. Ukraine’s huge human and natural poten- definitively by the year 2000. defensive armor (which explodes upon Since turning on its assembly lines, tial. The European Union will continue For its part, the EU is, with the G-7, contact with a projectile and disperses the Malyshev Plant has turned out over to use the available instruments to committed to assisting with the implemen- the oncoming round’s penetrative force) 102,000 tanks, including the T-55, T-64, encourage and assist further consolida- tation of this decision, in accordance with and an accurate and powerful 125-mm T-80 and now the T-84. The plant is one tion of the achievements in the field of the terms of the MOU [Memorandum of gun, has the potential to capture a signifi- of Kharkiv’s largest employers and even economic stabilization and of liberaliza- Understanding] signed in Ottawa last cant share of the export market in MBTs. has a subway station named after itself. tion. The European Union will also assist December. the process of integration of Ukraine into The union regards with deep interest the world economic order, through sup- the ongoing intensification of Ukraine’s FOUNDED 1933 port for its efforts to meet the require- dialogue with WEU, as a significant step in the process of bringing Ukraine closer ments for WTO membership, and will TAnHE English-languageUKRAINIAN newspaperWEEKL publishedY by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., further examine the possibility of recog- to European security structures. a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. nizing Ukraine’s status as an economy in In the interests of European stability, the Yearly subscription rate: $60; for UNA members — $40. transition. European Union will encourage and facili- Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. 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process, attracting foreign investment, Kuchma sacks... overcoming the payments crisis and ensur- (Continued from page 1) ing regularity in the payment of wages and on the prime minister. This would be the pensions. simplest solution.” “Following the dismissal of Prime Former President Leonid Kravchuk, Minister Yevhen Marchuk, other changes now also a deputy in Parliament, agreed are possible in the government,” said that President Kuchma exercised his right Volodymyr Horbulin, secretary of the in dismissing the prime minister. National Security Council, on May 29 at “When there is an economic crisis, a regular weekly press briefing in the and tensions are on the rise, you look for presidential administration. a way out, you look for a change in your President Kuchma confirmed that a cadres, in your government,” said Mr. Cabinet reshuffle is sure to happen in the Kravchuk, who had three different prime future, but did not specify how soon this ministers, including Mr. Kuchma, serve would be. in his three years in office. Yulia Mostova, deputy editor of Dzerkalo Nedeli, a Russian-language week- But many politicians see Mr. Marchuk ly newspaper that published a lengthy, as the scapegoat of a hyped-up reform revealing interview with Mr. Marchuk just policy gone sour in recent months, while one week prior to his dismissal, said one others see him as a future political threat major mistake made by the former prime to President Kuchma, a potential con- minister is that he agreed to work with a tender for the presidency in two years. Cabinet he did not choose. In that interview “You can’t blame all of the country’s dated May 18, Mr. Marchuk admitted that, problems on one person. If the president given the opportunity, he would keep only had fired the entire Cabinet, then I could one-third of the players on the govern- Efrem Lukatsky say that he was serious about reforms, but ment’s economic team. Yevhen Marchuk at the piano in a 1995 photo. about 80 percent of the government is of a So, observers say, if Mr. Lazarenko is left-wing orientation,” said Les Taniuk, a not given the chance to choose his own imagine Dynamo Kyiv being a winner if For example, Mr. Marchuk said he member of the Rukh faction in Parliament. people, history may repeat itself. they did not follow one team strategy?” found out about several government He added, “Now comes the critical peri- Unlike Mr. Marchuk, however, Mr. “What is clear to me is that the presi- appointments from radio reports, and he od: does the president have the political Lazarenko is one of Mr. Kuchma’s peo- dent wants to surround himself with his found himself excluded from various will to move on with economic reforms?” ple and it is possible his loyalty to the own people. He is using the criteria of loy- Cabinet meetings. Vyacheslav Chornovil, the leader of Ukrainian president may take priority alty to pick and choose government offi- Mr. Marchuk told his interviewer: “I Rukh, was not as kind to Mr. Marchuk, over his own personal ambitions. cials, instead of using such criteria as capa- know that in politics there is always criticizing him for having a “command- Although Mr. Horbulin continued to bility and competence,” said Yuri some cynicism. But, recently I noticed administrative” approach to his work, deny that there were personal problems Buzduhan, leader of the Social Democratic that there was an overwhelming degree and adding that during his year in power, between President Kuchma and Prime Party and chairman of the Parliament’s of it: a person consciously says one Mr. Marchuk did little to find common Minister Marchuk, it is clear that the two Committee on Social Policy and Labor. thing, does another and plans yet a ground with national-democratic forces. men were not cut of the same cloth and One of the reasons the president may third.” He added, “I just wanted to take Communist Party leader Petro Symonen- speculation about an ongoing power want to surround himself with people who care of my direct responsibilities.” ko, a deputy representing Donetske, agreed struggle was often the topic of conversa- are loyal to him is the fact that he fears If indeed all of this is true, Mr. Kuchma that nothing will change in Ukraine if the tion in the halls of power. may be the one who will suffer in the end. president’s team remains the same and if political contenders, such as Mr. Marchuk. PM’s Dnipropetrovske roots Although he has never publicly revealed For it was not so long ago that he himself the presidential administration continues to had resigned from the Ukrainian govern- meddle in the affairs of the government, that he has ambitions to become the next Although Mr. Horbulin has repeatedly president of Ukraine, Mr. Marchuk was ment in order to concentrate on his duties almost forming a parallel Cabinet of denied the existence of a “Dnipropetrovske as a member of Parliament. He then took Ministers. voted most popular politician of 1995 and mafia” heading up the president’s team, the his dismissal shocked Ukraine’s citizens, the opportunity to be elected the president “The president made a political deci- facts speak for themselves. Among of the Association of Ukrainian sion, but not one that will help resolve who view him as an authoritative, profes- President Kuchma’s top government offi- sional leader, a charismatic figure in politi- Businessmen and Entrepreneurs, which the current economic situation in cials are Valeriy Pustovoytenko, minister of served as his power base during his elec- Ukraine,” said Mr. Symonenko, who pro- cal circles. the Cabinet of Ministers (and former mayor But he has no visible power base, and tion campaign for president in 1994. ceeded to criticize the general course of of Dnipropetrovske); Mr. Horbulin, secre- Already there has been talk that Mr. market-oriented economic reforms. that may be one reason he may even have tary of the National Security Council and positioned himself for dismissal. Some Marchuk may start forming a strong coali- Kuchma pledges to stay the course Mr. Kuchma’s colleague from Pivdenmash, political observers, such as Konstantin tion in the Ukrainian Parliament, perhaps the world’s largest missile factory, located even try to become the new chairman in the Despite Mr. Symonenko’s criticism of Maleyev, director of the Kistiakivsky in Dnipropetrovske; Mr. Lazarenko, the Socio-Political Research Institute in Kyiv, current legislature. his reform policy, President Kuchma new prime minister and former chairman of note that the economic situation in Ukraine [Curiously, the dismissal decree reads made it clear that Ukraine will not stray the Dnipropetrovske Oblast Council; and is still on the decline, and citizens who that Mr. Marchuk was dismissed so that he from its commitments, which are strongly Hryhoriy Vorsinov, Ukraine’s procurator have not been paid for months are becom- could perform the duties of a Parliament supported by both Western governments general and former Dnipropetrovske Oblast ing disgruntled. deputy. This was stated despite the fact that and international financial institutions. prosecutor. “Mr. Marchuk may not want to be more than 100 deputies hold other jobs as And, given the threat of a possible Mr. Lazarenko, currently a people’s well as seats in the legislature, and close to remembered for these things,” said Mr. Communist takeover in neighboring deputy representing Dnipropetrovske half of Mr. Kuchma’s government minis- Maleyev, “so he had himself removed from Russia, Ukraine’s course – its democrat- Oblast, has served in the Ukrainian govern- ters simultaneously are elected people’s office.” ic, social and economic transition – is ment since 1995 as first deputy prime min- deputies.] He may have planned to resign some- watched closely by leaders concerned ister. Born in 1953, he is an ethnic But, in his last interview as prime min- time soon, but Mr. Kuchma beat him to about stability in this part of the world. Ukrainian. An agronomist by profession, he ister, Mr. Marchuk denied that he has any it, which according to Mr. Buzduhan “The reshuffle among the government worked his way up from being a driver at a such ambitions. However, he has begun may award Mr. Marchuk the added leadership is not designed to change eco- collective farm in the Dnipropetrovske talking to various faction leaders in nomic strategy. We shall proceed with region to head of the agrarian-industrial “sympathy” factor that appeals to most Parliament – perhaps to get a sense of reforms, since this is the only road for union of the region and chairman of the Ukrainian voters. whom he could rely on for support. us,” President Kuchma said on May 29, oblast council. “Mr. Marchuk becomes the man who The former KGB official, who was adding that the government must change Government insiders note that he is a wanted to do good, but was ousted,” added tapped to head Ukraine’s security services its tactics – both in terms of speeding up very wealthy citizen who made his money Mr. Maleyev. and rose through the ranks under President the pace of reforms and toughening the on gas and oil, and most recently was in Theories abound Kuchma, from first deputy prime minister country’s finance and budgetary policies. charge of handling Ukraine’s gas and oil to acting prime minister (March 1995-June That same day, Prime Minister debts to Russia. Other political observers note that per- 1995) to prime minister, is known for play- Lazarenko, in his first public act as But many Parliament deputies, from Mr. haps President Kuchma considers Mr. ing his cards close to the vest. Only time President Kuchma’s right-hand man, Symonenko of the Communists to Levko Marchuk a threat as a potential candidate will tell what his next move will be. released a statement pledging to imple- Lukianenko, former Ukrainian political for president so he has to eliminate him “It’s only two years until the next presi- ment the president’s economic policy. prisoner and currently the honorary chair- from his circles of power. dential elections, and it’s never too early to “My fundamental stand consists of firm man of the Ukrainian Republican Party, “There can only be one leader in power,” start a campaign,” said Mr. Lukianenko, support for the policy of social and eco- view Mr. Lazarenko as a disciplinarian and said Volodymyr Ryzhkov, a presidential who ran for president in 1991. nomic reforms and structural change in the a good organizer, someone who can deal adviser, after Mr. Marchuk’s sacking. Mr. Marchuk remained tight-lipped as economy, pursued by President Leonid with Ukraine’s economic woes. Mr. Kuchma may suffer from the he roamed the halls of the Parliament on Kuchma. This is the only justified way to “He knows how to find solutions to “Gorbachev syndrome,” feeling the need May 28 and 29, but he did voice words overcome the crisis in Ukraine and turn it existing problems, he speaks Ukrainian, “to remove anybody who stands in the way of warning to the government: “If the into a modern, civilized nation. For this and he is not against Ukrainian state- of his own rating.” government does not consolidate, and reason, I deem it a matter of honor to hood,” said Mr. Lukianenko. According to political analyst Artur does not react to the great responsibility implement the presidential economic poli- “Of course you pick a team that is loyal Bilous, the Dzerkalo Nedeli article was it has for today’s situation, then it will cy,” read the statement. to you, if you want it to work,” said the last straw for Mr. Kuchma, because take Ukraine a very long time to emerge It also listed Mr. Lazarenko’s priorities, Oleksander Stoyan, a member of the Center in the interview Mr. Marchuk publicly from these impoverished and difficult which include speeding up structural trans- faction in Parliament and the chairman of criticized Mr. Kuchma and accused him times. But, I do believe that Ukraine can formations, invigorating the privatization the Federation of Trade Unions. “Can you of keeping decisions from Mr. Marchuk. overcome the current crisis.” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22 Veterans dedicate memorial marker at national cemetery OBITUARIES WARREN, Mich. – Michigan’s Ukrainian American Veterans Post 101 unveiled and dedicated a memorial marker on the grounds of Fort Custer Eugene Skotzko, 88, National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Mich., on April 21. economics editor, On an enormous red stone boulder, a cast bronze plaque reads “Dedicated to the memory and honor of all men and Ukrainian nationalist women who served in the armed forces. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Eugene We salute those who laid down their Skotzko Sr., 88, a retired economics editor lives to protect the democratic ideals, tra- of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Monthly ditions and integrity of our country.” Labor Review and an early activist in the The memorial monument is probably Ukrainian nationalist movement in North the only one of its kind in the 49-year America, died of congestive heart failure on history of UAV, and although the March 19 at the Allegis Rehabilitation Ukrainian community might greatly Center in Silver Spring following a two- diminish in the centuries ahead, the UAV month hospitalization. “rock” will always be permanently pre- A resident of the Washington area served by federal authorities. since 1939, Mr. Skotzko was born in the Fort Custer National Cemetery is the village of Yarchivtsi in western Ukraine second largest in America, after in 1907. He completed his secondary Arlington National Cemetery. It is a 770- A close-up of the memorial marker dedicated to armed forces personnel who education in Poland before emigrating to acre portion of the Fort Custer complex. paid the supreme sacrifice. New York City in 1929. Although it was dedicated only in 1984, During the next decade he was involved the vast acreage always played a role in 150 people, underscored several major bungling Mr. Medvid’s effort to seek full-time in promoting an international the mobilization of the military, especial- achievements by Rep. Bonior. political asylum in America. He also Ukrainian nationalist movement aimed at ly during World War II. Many Ukrainian Among these was legislative assis- noted Mr. Bonior’s assistance in the achieving Ukrainian independence. He was soldiers were inducted and discharged tance to earmark $225 million for aid to Yavir Quartet debacle, when a “passport” a member of the Organization of Ukrainian from this base. Ukraine in 1996; obtaining a ruling with impasse developed on the Canadian bor- Nationalists and, in 1931, became a found- Executive board meets President Bill Clinton and Vice-President der, forcing the UNA, sponsor of the ing member and the first secretary of the Al Gore to remove an imposed space tour, to seek help from a government Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine A day earlier, on April 20, the National launch quota and thus allow Ukraine to official. Mr. Bonior was contacted, who (ODVU). He helped establish several Executive Board of the Ukrainian make 22 space launches ending in a joint intervened directly with the Immigration dozen ODVU chapters in the United States American Veterans convened in Warren venture with the aerospace giant Boeing and Naturalization Service, as a result of and Canada. In 1932 he was responsible for for a quarterly conference. Representatives Corp., and Mr. Bonior’s expression of which corrective measures were taken. initiating publication of ODVU’s first regu- from New York, Buffalo and New City, outrage, both orally and in writing to lar newsletter and in 1937 established that N.Y., Cleveland and Parma, Ohio, were in both CBS and the FCC for permitting Dedication of marker organization’s Ukrainian Press Service in attendance. Among other military issues, a “60 Minutes” to broadcast “The Ugly On April 21 the memorial marker was New York City. great deal of time was allocated to the Face of Freedom” segment. dedicated. It should be noted that veteran In 1938 he returned to Europe for four forthcoming UAVets convention in In his brief appearance the congress- members of the Ukrainian Army (Dyviziya) months to build links between the Philadelphia, scheduled for September 20- man talked about projects that can effec- shared in this experience. Under the leader- Ukrainian diaspora and the newly indepen- 22, and the 1997 50th anniversary already tively nurture a new and budding democ- ship of Lt. Col. Miroslaus Malaniak (Continued on page 16) scheduled at the Ukrainian National ratic state such like Ukraine. He summa- (Buffalo, N.Y.), all the veterans stood in a Association’s Soyuzivka resort. rized, for example, the Commercial Law V-pattern converging on the memorial After a hospitality dinner prepared and Project for Ukraine, a joint venture marker. Mr. Wichar acted as the master of served by the Michigan’s Ladies Auxiliary between the Ukrainian American Legal ceremonies. Division, all veterans were invited to par- Community and the Legal Task Force of Bob Poe, director of Fort Custer George Belendiuk, 45, ticipate in a Ukrainian community fund- Ukraine. National Cemetery, welcomed all veterans raiser rally for Rep. David E. Bonior. It Other speakers pointed out the effec- and guests. UAV National Commander was noted that Mr. Bonior is an active tiveness of Rep. Bonior’s office in pro- Dmytro Bodnarczuk was called to the physician, researcher POTOMAC, Md. — George W. member of Post 101, and has often and moting a Lviv-based business adminis- speaker’s mound, where he proceeded to Belendiuk, a founder and senior vice-presi- publicly affirmed his Ukrainian ancestry. tration program in America. speak on the heroism and bravery of dent for research and development of Stephen Wichar, UAV state comman- Before the congressman made his Ukrainian American veterans. He named Pharmavene Inc. pharmaceuticals in der for Michigan, was introduced by more intimate rounds with the guests, Pvt. Nicholas Minue, namesake to Post 7 Rockville, Md., died of complications relat- Myron Woronowycz, chairman of the Mr. Wichar reviewed the Myroslav and Detroit’s own Cpl. Wolodymyr rally, as the master of ceremonies. Mr. Medvid incident, when Mr. Bonior pub- ed to a rare lung infection in Shady Grove Wichar, before an audience of more than licly chastised the administration for (Continued on page 16) Adventist Hospital on April 20. He was 45. Born in New York, Dr. Belendiuk graduated from McGill University in Montreal, and received a doctorate in pathology and a medical degree from the University of Chicago, where he also did his medical residency in neurology. Dr. Belendiuk settled in the Washington area in 1991. At Pharmavene, he devel- oped pharmaceutical products for treating epilepsy, cocaine dependence and other disorders, and conducted research to allow injectable drugs to be given by mouth. He was also an adjunct professor of neurology at Georgetown University. Prior to his work at Pharmavene, Dr. Belendiuk worked in pharmaceutical product development at Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Schering Plough and CIBA-Geigy Pharmaceuticals, all in New Jersey. His work included development of cyclosporine to prevent rejection of transplanted tissues and of pharmaceuti- cals to treat central nervous system disor- ders. He also served on the neurology fac- ulty at Rutgers University. Funeral services were held at Pumphrey’s Bethesda-Chevy Chase Funeral Home on April 25. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Dr. Belendiuk is survived by his wife, Krystyna; two children, Katherine Anne and Andrew Peter; brother, Arthur, of Washington; and parents, Lydia and Members of Ukrainian American Veterans Post 101 gather around the memorial marker. Michael, of Florida and Pennsylvania. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

UNA to host annual celebration The UNA and you of Father’s Day at Soyuzivka by Andre J. Worobec Tax deduction on home mortgage refinances by Stephan Welhasch KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Now is a good time to look at tax rules on refinancing, given the recent surge Ukrainian National Association will cele- in refinances to get lower interest rates. brate its 12th annual Father’s Day at the The rules differ somewhat from those involved when you purchase a home. UNA estate Soyuzivka on June 16. For some, the rules affected 1995 returns this year; for others, the returns they Sunday divine liturgies for the intention will file for 1996. of all fathers will be celebrated at the Points (one point equals 1 percent of the loan) on refinanced loans are deduct- Ukrainian Catholic church and the ed over the term of the loan, not all in the year paid. For example, if you paid Ukrainian Orthodox chapel. $1,500 of deductible points for a 15-year refinancing loan, you deduct $100 of In the afternoon there will be a pro- the points each year as an itemized deduction in addition to deductible mortgage gram of song and dance, featuring the renowned Lyman Ukrainian Folk Dance interest paid. The amount goes on line 12 of Schedule B. It does not appear on Ensemble from Baltimore, directed by form 1098. Orest Lasuk, and a concert by the famous Unlike points when purchasing a home, refinancing points need not be paid tenor soloist from Lviv, Roman from your funds or money credited to you. Nor does it matter that points are Tsymbala. added to the new loan or exceed what others are charging at the time. Lyman has been in existence since Here are three rules for points that may boost your deduction: 1978. It is a 23-member troupe com- • On points paid for mortgage proceeds used for home improvements and posed of high school and college stu- paid via refinancing. They are fully deductible in the year you refinance if paid dents, who willingly sacrifice their week- out of pocket. The points cannot be added to the loan or paid from proceeds. ends for practice, travel and perfor- Even so, only a portion is then deductible, a percentage equal to the portion mances, thereby actively contributing to spent for improvements. This could be a relatively small sum. the preservation of one of the richest • On points paid if refinancing for a second time. You can deduct the remain- parts of Ukraine’s heritage, Ukrainian ing balance of points from the prior refinancing, the points you have been folk dance. Roman Tsymbala deducting over time. This could provide you with a hefty deduction. In the previ- For the past 18 years Lyman has given ous example, $1200 if you refinanced after only three years. performances all along the Eastern Tsymbala has filled leading tenor roles in • On points for refinancing home construction loans – deduct 100 percent. Seaboard, from North Carolina to New the popular major operas, such as There may be a problem when refinancing with the same lender. In 1983, York, highlighting Ukrainian and inter- Radames in “Aida,” Alfredo in “La the IRS said it would not allow deductions for interest a borrower paid with national festivals, performing at educa- Traviata”, Lenskyi in “Eugene Onegin” the proceeds of a later loan from the same lender. The IRS was supported by tional and civic affairs, as well as holding and other leading roles. He is a soloist at several court cases and it won. Then IRS lawyers began to waffle on this and their own dance recitals. the Ivan Franko National Academic privately indicated that the remaining balance of points could be deducted, Mr. Tsymbala, a professional singer, Theater of Opera and Ballet in Lviv and even if paid with a loan from the same lender, despite the stance adopted in completed Lviv National School of is looking forward to performing at 1983. Music in 1979 and the Mykola Lysenko Soyuzivka. This leaves many taxpayers and their return preparers in the lurch after one of National Conservatory in 1985. Since As in previous years, UNA members the largest refinance booms ever – many with the same lender. 1988 he has been on concert tours span- and non-members, alike, are welcome to If you are ready to refinance your existing mortgage loan, then start by calling ning nine different countries on three attend this Father’s Day weekend. UNA the Ukrainian National Association. We offer our members low-cost financing continents. In 1992 Mr. Tsymbala made branches and districts are encouraged to anywhere throughout the United States and Canada. his debut in North America at the Opera organize trips to Soyuzivka and partici- To find out more about the UNA’s First Mortgage Loan Program, refinancing at Florham, in Madison, N.J., where he pate in the UNA’s celebration to honor your home or about becoming a member, please call 1-800-253-9862. sang the role of the Duke of Mantua in all fathers. For further information and “Rigoletto.” reservations, call Soyuzivka at 1-914- An accomplished singer, Mr. 626-5641. Association of UNA Seniors to meet at 22nd conference KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Have you During the conference there will also made your reservation for the 22nd UNA be a meeting with UNA President Ulana Seniors Conference to be held at Diachuk, at which seniors will learn first Soyuzivka June 9-14. (If you are a golfer, hand about the importance of the come early and play in the golf tourna- Ukrainian National Association to our ment on June 8-9 sponsored by Ukrainian communities. A question and Soyuzivka.) answer period will follow. The program of the conference will be For the remainder of the time, during varied, and organizers promise some- the conference’s afternoons and thing for everyone. evenings, there will be a no-host cock- After registration on Sunday afternoon tail party, at which there will be a and dinner, participants will enjoy a wel- demonstration and teaching of ballroom coming wine and cheese party on the dancing by Michael and Stefania Veselka deck and dancing under the Babiak, a Ukrainian sing-along, a Bingo stars. night, an auction of Ukrainian items On Monday morning, the members (members are asked to donate items, and will attend an annual divine liturgy for proceeds of the auction will be donated the deceased UNA seniors, followed by a to Ukrainian charities), an evening panakhyda for the victims of the devoted to card playing, Ukrainian Chornobyl disaster. videos, and a two-hour cruise on the After the religious services, the 22nd Hudson River. Conference will be officially opened by A cocktail party and banquet at The Lyman Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble. Anna Chopek, president of the Veselka, featuring a prominent speaker, Association of UNA Seniors. After the and a candlelight commemoration of singing of the national anthems, there Chornobyl will bring the conference to a will be a reading of President Bill close. There will be dancing after the Re: Mail delivery of The Weekly Clinton’s memorial statement on banquet. It is requested that women wear It has come to our attention that The Ukrainian Weekly is often delivered late, or Chornobyl. Ukrainian blouses, and men wear irregularly, or that our subscribers sometimes receive several issues at once. Various committees will then be Ukrainian shirts or ties. Those dressed in appointed. Business sessions will be held Ukrainian garb will be eligible for a door We feel it is necessary to notify our subscribers that The Weekly is mailed out mornings between 10 a.m. and noon; at prize. Friday mornings (before the Sunday date of issue) via second-class mail. which time reports will be given, new UNA members or social members If you are not receiving regular delivery of The Weekly, we urge you to file a com- officers elected and new business dis- who have a UNA discount card from plaint at your local post office. This may be done by obtaining the U.S. Postal Service cussed. One session, led by Dr. Roman their branch secretaries will be entitled to Consumer Card and filling out the appropriate sections. Baranowskyj, will be devoted to a dis- a reduced price for their stay at cussion of current problems in Ukraine. Soyuzivka during the conference. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

Central and East European Coalition THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY testifies on foreign aid programs Ukraine needs answers now WASHINGTON – The Foreign of ethnic-American organizations in the Operations Subcommittee of the U.S. design and delivery of assistance, and When the founding fathers of the United States of America voted to ratify Senate Committee on Appropriations on specific program direction to USAID. the Constitution, they believed in certain principles as outlined in the preamble May 16 heard testimony on behalf of the Mr. Iwanciw stressed the need for the of this document. These were leaders who had foresight and who wrote these Central and East European Coalition subcommittee to take an active role in the words not just for themselves, but for this great country’s future. And that fun- (CEEC) delivered by Eugene M. Iwanciw. activities of USAID, noting that many damental law has been the guiding force for more than 200 years. The subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Mitch USAID programs are marked by “ineffec- Today, one of Europe’s oldest nations – and one of its youngest democracies McConnell (R-Ky.), has jurisdiction over tiveness and counter-productivity.” He – is attempting to adopt its own constitution, a law of the land that will trans- all foreign assistance programs. went on to suggest four areas of emphasis form Ukraine into a civil society based on rule of law. That day the subcommittee received tes- for programs including nuclear safety, But the past few weeks have pointed out so many problems that they have timony from Ambassador Richard establishment of small businesses, devel- brought about a crisis in the Parliament, emphasizing the fact that Ukraine is a Morningstar, State Department coordinator opment of a truly independent media and European nation in name only and that its democratic transition is still in its of assistance to the new independent states; encouragement of private investment. embryonic stage. They have demonstrated that the leaders of this potentially Thomas Dine, deputy administrator of the Upon the conclusion of his testimony great European nation have not matured in their development to the point of U.S. Agency for International Development Sen. McConnell asked whether assistance understanding how important a constitution is for Ukraine. (USAID); Constantine Menges of The to Russia should be curtailed. Mr. Iwanciw One of the most glaring examples of this symptom is the fact that the left- George Washington University; and Mr. noted that, unfortunately, USAID programs wing forces in the Supreme Council have presented their own version of the Iwanciw. have not targeted assistance to the true draft constitution, a polished copy of the Constitution of the Ukrainian Soviet In his testimony Mr. Iwanciw focused democrats in Russia and that former Socialist Republic. Are they ready for a sovereign, independent, democratic on the importance of Central and Eastern Communists and Russian chauvinists have Ukrainian state? It appears the left-wingers are blocking the process of adopt- Europe to U.S. national security interests. received the bulk of aid. He suggested that ing a new constitution, refusing to reach any kind of compromise that would On behalf of the CEEC, he urged the assistance be tied to Russian behavior both permit the establishment of a democratic society for this nation of 52 million. United States to remain engaged in the internationally and domestically. Some political observers argue that perhaps a constitution is not necessary for region and warned about the danger of The senator noted that two years ago, Ukraine, citing as an example the United Kingdom, which flourishes as a democra- renewed Russian aggression against its the subcommittee had instructed USAID to cy without a single document called a constitution. But Ukraine does not have a neighbors. During his comments, Mr. work with U.S. ethnic organizations in the Magna Carta, or any other documents that would safeguard the rights of citizens. It Iwanciw quoted from an article by David development and implementation of pro- relies on a mixed bag of legal documents, including the Constitutional Accord of Hoffman in The Washington Post, which grams throughout Central and Eastern June 1995, remnants of the Constitution of the Ukrainian SSR, presidential decrees, noted that Russian presidential candidate Europe. He noted that in the State Depart- parliamentary resolutions, ministerial guidelines and international documents. Gennady Zyuganov “is less a traditional ment report on progress in this regard, the How long can this impasse last? And how long can Ukraine be without a fun- Communist and more a Russian great- Ukrainian National Association was promi- damental law if it wants to join the European community of nations? And, to power nationalist.” He went on to state that nently listed as being consulted and asked whose advantage is it to continue to ignore the needs of today’s society? Is this “historically, Russia has always been an for comment on the validity of that report. truly a political crisis, or is this just another strategy for the left-wing forces, led empire, justifying its policy under various Mr. Iwanciw stated that ethnic organiza- by the Communist faction, to stall Ukraine’s development? guises, be it pan-Slavism, international tions have developed a close relationship Who are the victims in this stalemated debate? They are Ukraine’s citizens, who Communist revolution or self-defense.” with Ambassador Morningstar and his continue to live in a lawless society, whose rights and privileges are not protected, The CEEC spokesman outlined six counterpart for Central Europe, James and whose country is put to shame by the antics of a chaotic Parliament that resem- recommendations to the subcommittee, Holmes, but that USAID continues to bles a circus more than a legislative branch of government. The leftists’ latest including increased assistance for the ignore the organized ethnic community. He actions have not helped them garner votes. In fact, citizens groups in favor of nations of the region, earmarks of assis- noted that USAID has created and funded adopting a new constitution are being formed throughout Ukraine. tance to Ukraine and Armenia, assistance organizations to actively compete with U.S. Ukraine’s citizens have been subjected to watching late night television, for the expansion of NATO, support for ethnic organizations in fund-raising for where they see something that resembles a Soviet-era soap opera: a motley the Humanitarian Corridor Act, the use development programs in the region. bunch of Communists storming the podium in Parliament, walking out of ses- sions, engaging in fisticuffs, screaming Russian-language obscenities at their par- can be brought to a national referendum, liamentary colleagues. Do these deputies really represent their constituents? instead of having to go through a second Something has to happen. And it has to happen soon, because the Ukrainians Parliament turmoil... reading in Parliament, which would – a patient people – are losing their patience. (Continued from page 1) require a two-thirds majority vote. But the question is: Who will make the first move? Will the Parliament realize postponed until June so that they could “This would also show that President that it has to move on the issue? Does the Parliament realize it has to move in “consult with their constituencies.” Kuchma is a decisive leader,” said Mr. order to save face among the voters? Or will President Kuchma have the political Most democrats see this as a delay tac- Kendzior. will to take responsibility for his people? Will he have the courage to call a refer- tic by the left-wing forces who are count- “Already there has been talk of a refer- endum on the issue and work to gather the support he needs to be a strong leader? ing on Communists coming to power in endum on September 8,” said Ihor Ostash Or will there be a third choice: perhaps a Constitutional Assembly that will guide Russia during June’s presidential elections. Ukraine on the path to becoming a lawful democracy? Ukraine’s citizens see this as a calamity. of the Reforms faction, adding that demo- Ukrainian state television pre-empted reg- cratic deputies have started collecting sig- ular programming to show the turmoil in natures to present to President Kuchma, the Parliament hall on May 28, as deputies urging him to call a referendum. charged the podium, threatened each other “We also have to consolidate our own June with nasty words, and Communists democratic forces; we can gather 278 TurningTurning the pagespages back... back... refused to register and walked out of the deputies to begin discussing the draft,” hall in order to disrupt the session. explained Mr. Kendzior, adding that a 6 If the stand-off continues, said Volody- whole group of deputies was traveling myr Scherban, a deputy from Donetske and abroad instead of taking part in this consti- 1829 tutional debate. “We have to put a moratori- In 1817, the tsarist imperial army decided to save money by leader of the Liberal Party, President Kuchma “may dissolve the Parliament.” um on these trips if we want to get the con- settling garrisons in eastern and southern Ukraine’s Kherson, stitution passed,” he said. Katerynoslav and Slobidska Ukraine gubernias and designating Les Taniuk of the Rukh faction com- mented, “We’ve had to postpone discussion “They are not serious deputies when the local peasantry living there as “military settlers.” of the constitution once, twice, three times. they decide to travel out of the country at This designation visited the worst aspects of serfdom and the harshest conditions of If the left-wing forces continue these tactics such a responsible time,” he added. military life on the local population. All aspects of their lives (including marriage and three or four more times, the president will “When we come back to work on June 4, having children) were placed under strict regimentation and monitoring by martinets be forced to dissolve the Parliament. Now, we will have two issues to tackle,” explain- from the local units. we all know that they are not that stupid. ed Mykola Zhulynsky, a member of the They were forced to wear uniforms and give over three days of their week’s labor They don’t want to lose their cushy seats.” Center faction. “We must not only pass the to farming and construction for the state, while boys were to be taken to military But not all deputies think this current cri- constitution in the first reading, but we must schools at age 7, and then kept in military service from 18 to 45. sis will lead to such drastic actions. Most, also vote for the resignation of Oleksander It took a scant two years for the first rebellion to erupt, in the Chuhuyiv and including Mr. Syrota, admit that there are Moroz as Parliament chairman. He must be Tahanrih regiments, and it was put down brutally amidst an orgy of whippings with difficulties in the Parliament, but agree that held personally responsible for the fact that the infamous “knout.” an understanding will be reached. Parliament is now undergoing a political The most famous insurrection began on June 6, 1829, when about 3,000 peasants Oleksander Steshenko of the Communist crisis. rose in a revolt against the military in the Shebelynka sloboda (approximately 50 faction cautioned that if the president takes “I have always said that politics is the art miles south of Kharkiv), led by Stepan Diomin and Kiril Vedernikov. such drastic action as dissolving the of compromise between real politicians, and The rebellion was brutally crushed five days later. Over 100 were killed and 143 Parliament, he “would bury the state.” we are to show that we are real politicians were tried by a military tribunal. The two leaders were sentenced to hard labor for Some national democratic deputies see we will find a compromise,” he added. life, and 48 others were deported to other gubernias. another way out of the current crisis. “Unfortunately, it seems to me that the The harsh absurdities of the system persisted for another two decades, involving up to Deputies such as Yaroslav Kendzior left-wing forces are just plain old one-half of the Russian empire’s military forces, but eventually its economic inefficiency (Rukh faction) are convinced that the draft Bolsheviks, the kind who were always led the hidebound imperialist army to abandon the practices of military settlement in 1857. constitution presented by the ad hoc com- guided by the slogan: the worst things are, Sources: “Military settlements,” “Shebelynka rebellion,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vols. 3, mittee can be passed by simple majority the better they are,” Mr. Zhulynsky noted. 4 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1993). 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AANNADAADA OOURIERURIER Education, Housing and Urban Develop- CC CC Homemade designs ment, Energy and Commerce whose mis- by Christopher Guly sions are either duplicated elsewhere, obso- of flag just don’t work lete or should not have been in federal Dear Editor: hands. The existence of these unnecessary departments cost $70 billion each year and I don’t know what it is with us employ 74,000 bureaucrats. Ukrainians? Is it national fervor, plebian • To reform the structure of the federal Remembering the once-forgotten soldier mentality or just plain ignorance that government by sticking to the basics of A black mausoleum resting in Sorobey said, left a hairline skull fracture. allows us to fly our national colors under defense, foreign affairs and fighting Ottawa’s Notre Dame Cemetery is hard That injury worsened following a the colors of another country. crime, leaving other functions to the to miss. Inside lie the remains of Sir 1919 scuffle outside a bootlegging opera- This offending and degrading practice states and the private sector. Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s seventh prime tion in Hull. After coming to the rescue of ours has to stop. Isn’t Ukraine an • To lower taxes by implementing a minister, who died of a stroke in Ottawa of a friend, Mr. Konowal started to mix it independent country, equal among social policy that honors work, personal at the age of 77. up with William (Vasyl) Artich, who was armed with a knife. Mr. Konowal suf- equals? Why, then, this ugly practice? responsibility and family commitment. Today, promoters of Canadian unity fered a severe blow to his already frac- What is disturbing, also, regarding the • To reform the welfare system and often herald the life and times of Sir tured skull and Mr. Artich was stabbed Ukrainian flag is the continuous attempt by many other non-essential government- Wilfrid and the art of his political com- during the melee, and later died. “homemade designers” to add the over- sponsored programs. promise in seeking to maintain a relation- Mr. Konowal was charged with sized golden trident to its center – a “cre- Mr. Dole has been in government ship between the country’s French- and manslaughter and went to trial two years since 1960 (36 years) and is well aware English-speaking people. ation” that doesn’t work graphically, since later. After it was discovered his fracture the lower half of the trident starves for con- of the inequities and abuse engendered by Not far from the tomb of Canada’s first Francophone prime minister lie the had created intense pressure on his brain, trast. Any attempts by the “designers” like the politicians of too liberal a viewpoint. remains of Canada’s first and only Mr. Konowal had a defense – insanity – double stitching, outlining, etc. do not help. It is not conducive to the health and hap- Ukrainian Canadian recipient of the and was institutionalized in Montreal This is especially evident when the flag is piness of human consciousness. He can Victoria Cross, Filip Konowal. until he recovered. photographed. Everything against yellow make a difference. This year, Canada’s Ukrainian com- “I have a copy of the lieutenant gover- disappears altogether. Let us Ukrainian Americans put our munity is going all out to remember Mr. nor’s warrant committing Konowal,” Sadly enough these flags with half tri- votes in November where they count, to Konowal, who died in Hull, Quebec – explained Mr. Sorobey proudly over the dents are donated by our organizations to benefit our own and our childrens’ needs across the river from Ottawa – on June 3, phone from his Revenue Canada office. the prestigious centers of North America. first and not the government’s. 1959. He was 72. Working with Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk, Lastly, it is the highest time to standard- Mary E. Pressey On July 15, a memorial service will be a political geographer at the Royal ize our national colors, as it is practiced by Forest Hills, N.Y. held at Mr. Konowal’s gravesite where a Military College in Kingston, Ontario, all the nations in the world. This way, we new, upright Victoria Cross grave marker Mr. Sorobey dug into Mr. Konowal’s would rid the assortments of tints includ- will be dedicated in his honor. That day, past to come to grips with a man who, ing navy blue and faded yellow, forever. a trilingual historical marker in Mr. until now, has been recalled as both leg- John Jaciw American Forests: Konowal’s name will be installed in the end and hooligan. Windsor, Ontario drill hall of the Governor General’s Foot Though the Victoria Cross (V.C.) some additional facts Guards. sergeant never held the profile of Sir Dear Editor: In Toronto, another trilingual histori- Wilfrid, he did capture the imagination of one of Sir Wilfrid’s predecessors, The April 28 issue had a very compre- cal marker will be placed at the Royal Mackenzie King. Don’t forget about hensive report by Natalia Warren about Canadian Legion’s Konowal Branch 360 One day, the former Liberal prime the 314-acre site in Florida dedicated as on August 21. minister spotted Mr. Konowal, who was domestic policies the Chornobyl Memorial Forest. Ms. Meanwhile, a memorial cairn is working as a caretaker in the House of Dear Editor: Warren wrote an excellent report, but a planned to be installed next to the granite Commons on Parliament Hill. What I read with interest the letter by Andrew few minor corrections are in order. Tomb of the Unknown Ukrainian Soldier American Forests was founded in 1875 at the annual Ukrainian festival in caught Mr. King’s attention was the V.C. Ripecky (May 19) titled “President Clinton medal gleaming on Mr. Konowal’s lapel. Deserves Support.” Surprisingly, Mr. not 1825. The sister-city involved was Dauphin, Manitoba. Kent, Wash., not Kent, Ohio. (Incidentally On November 23, another marker will At the time, Mr. Konowal was work- Ripecky bases his appeal to Ukrainian ing as a special custodian in the prime Americans to support President Bill Clinton the Sister Cities Association of Kent- be placed at the Royal Westminster Kherson in the state of Washington plant- Regiment’s armory in the Vancouver sub- minister’s office. in his re-election on the premise that the Although he allegedly sold his V.C. president is pro-Ukrainian by supporting ed a tree in their Peace Park at 3:23 p.m. urb of New Westminster, and a Konowal on the day of the anniversary in honor of Prize will be announced to be presented to medal to pay for his mortgage, Sgt. Ukraine’s independence and acknowledg- Konowal was only one of 96 Canadians ing its role in the world and in history. the liquidators from Kherson.) extraordinary Ukrainian Canadians who Importantly, I would like to note that have shown consistent and meritorious ser- to ever receive the highest military valor However, and unfortunately, in his decoration, which has since been lengthy comments requesting support for the project is ongoing and we are grateful vice to the country and the community. for the support of The Ukrainian Weekly Plans are also under way to erect a replaced by a Canadian version. the president’s re-election, not once was He got it “for the most conspicuous there mention of President Clinton’s and Svoboda for reporting prominently commemorative monument in Kudkiv, about the campaign. To date we have bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of accomplishments on the American front Mr. Konowal’s Ukrainian birthplace. received contributions from 215 individu- valor of self-sacrifice or extreme devotion during his three and one-half year tenure. I The memorials actually began last als and a few Ukrainian American organi- to duty, in the presence of the enemy.” am fully in accord and empathize with Mr. summer, when the Ukrainian Canadian zations. The sister-cities cited in the article Seventy-nine years later, the Ukrainian Ripecky’s concern for Ukraine as I, too, Professional and Business Association of have also pledged their support. Our goal Canadian community is remembering one am American Ukrainian. However, he is Ottawa presented its Filip Konowal is to help the National Ecological Center of its bravest of soldiers, in style. first and foremost an American citizen and Memorial Achievement Award to two- of Ukraine plant 10,000 trees involving should be greatly concerned with the poli- time association president, Irena Bell. A the Chornobyl survivors. cies and principles of his country. memorial was held at Mr. Konowal’s We are still far from meeting this chal- gravesite on Ukrainian Armed Forces Let us take a look at some of the facts lenge, but with the increasing appreciation and the situation that has come about Day on December 6. and understanding of the value of this But no doubt some of the explanation during the majority reign of liberals endeavor we hope to realize this goal by (Democrats) in Congress and House of behind this year’s memorials to the cele- the end of this year. A $20 contribution is brated Ukrainian Canadian veteran is the Representative for nearly 30 years. rewarded by a personalized certificate. A The government is trillions in debt due result of a better understanding about $10 contribution for the “Seeds of Hope” who Filip Konowal was. to big and frivolous spending; illegal aliens notecards by the late Jacques Hnizdovsky are reaping the benefits of welfare and One of the event organizers, Ron plants two trees and supports the “Album Sorobey, recently completed a 34-page food stamps derived from hard-working of Memories” currently worked on by stu- citizens’ taxes; the Medicare and Medicaid biography of Mr. Konowal, in which he dents of Kyiv State University. sought to uncover, if not dispel, some of funds are fast depleting due to govern- Contributions may be sent to: American ment’s inability to control fraud and proper the controversy surrounding his life. Forest-Chornobyl, P.O. Box 2000, Wash- Born in Kudkiv in 1888, Mr. Konowal distributions; drugs and crime are on the ington, DC 20013. rampage; illegitimacy rose to unprecedent- emigrated to Ottawa in 1913. Two years ed heights because of social acceptance; Chrystia Sonevytsky later, he joined the 47th Canadian Infantry and legal immigrant participation in wel- Washington Batallion. While serving overseas in 1917, Cpl. Konowal singlehandedly fought the fare programs is overwhelmingly disturb- The writer is international coordina- Germans to lead the capture of Hill 70 for ing to citizens who are forced to part with tor for Global ReLeaf/American Forests. their big share of earnings through taxes. the Allies near the German-held French Ukrainian Americans are honorable and town of Lens. To recognize his bravery, The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters hard-working people and disdain this to the editor. Letters should be typed (dou- King George V personally presented him Cpl. Filip Konowal in a sketch depicting method of support by the government. ble-spaced) and signed; they must be origi- with the Victoria Cross, and he was pro- him in London in October 1917 when Let us now look at Bob Dole’s pro- nals, not photocopies. moted to sergeant. he received the Victoria Cross from posals and his agenda in his bid for pres- The daytime phone number and address But shortly after receiving the citation King George V. (Reproduced from the ident. Briefly, they are as follows: of the letter-writer must be given for verifi- and promotion, Sgt. Konowal suffered a book “100 Brave Canadians by F. J. • To abolish the departments of cation purposes. gunshot wound to his head, which, Mr. Blatherwick.) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

COMMUNITY COMMEMORATIONS OF THE CHORNOBYL ANNIVERSARY Toronto University symposium discusses accident’s legacy by Andrij Wynnyckyj anti-nuclear — to work symbiotically. Toronto Press Bureau For Prof. Dawson, this background made the post- 1991 shift understandable, when the symbolism associ- TORONTO — “Chornobyl: The Legacy,” a one-day ated with nuclear plants changed completely. She said symposium held at the University of Toronto on April they were no longer associated with Moscow’s malig- 27, was a microcosm of concerns raised by the world’s nant influence, but were seen as a source of energy self- most infamous industrial accident, thanks to the sense sufficiency and autonomy. of balance and drawing power of its principal organizer, By 1993, she recounted, the moratoria on construc- Dr. Luba Komar, an assistant professor of pediatrics. tion of new plants had been reversed, and the inactive Held as an extension of the Chornobyl Project run by reactors at the Chornobyl plant brought back on line. the host institution’s medical faculty, the symposium Essentially, the indigenous environmental movement featured four panels, on geopolitical consequences, simply died, Prof. Dawson said, with deputies elected to international aid, energy and technology, and health Parliament on anti-nuclear platforms (particularly the consequences of the disaster of April 26, 1986. nationalistic ones) openly changing their positions, and Dr. Arnold Aberman, dean of the University of former leaders of the movement (such as Zelenyi Svit Toronto’s faculty of medicine and Dr. Jay Keystone, leader Yuri Shcherbak) being given government appoint- director of the faculty’s Office of International Health ments or diplomatic postings abroad, effectively decapi- Programs, offered words of greeting. tating it. Dr. Wolodymyr Medwidsky, the OIHP’s coordinator Prof. Dawson said the anti-nuclear movement in for Ukraine, thanked the co-sponsors of the symposium, Ukraine and elsewhere in the former Soviet Union now including the Toronto Branch of the Ukrainian Medical exists on the “artificial life-support” of foreign funding Association of North America, the Children of from organizations such as Greenpeace. She concluded Chornobyl Canadian Fund, the Prometheus Foundation, that its members have also come to accept their role as the Shevchenko Scientific Society (Canada), the watchdogs of the industry, rather than advocates of the Toronto branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress closure of all reactors. and Dr. Maria Fischer Slysh. Prof. Peter Solomon, acting director of the host uni- Ukraine’s missed opportunities versity’s Center for Russian and East European Studies and moderator of the geopolitical consequences panel, Prof. Roman Serbyn, a historian from the University said the disaster at the Chornobyl Atomic Energy of Quebec at Montreal, began with an examination of the development of nationalist sentiment in Ukraine’s Station was the first event in the chain that brought Dr. Luba Komar, conference organizer, delivers open- environmental movement and ended by focusing on the about the eventual delegitimization of Soviet authority, ing remarks. which eventually resulted in the USSR’s dissolution. missed opportunities of President Leonid Kravchuk’s administration in the area of nuclear disarmament Rise and decline of anti-nuclear movements the international news media: 1. the “ticking time “Ukraine mishandled the renunciation of nuclear bomb” of the sarcophagus and the un-neutralized atom- weapons completely, and squandered the country’s Prof. Jane Dawson of Wellesley College and Harvard ic fuel buried beneath; 2. the serious operational prob- potential for taking the moral high ground by making a University focused on the role of anti-nuclear activism lems that exist with the Chornobyl reactors currently on gesture of sanity in an insane world,” Prof. Serbyn said. in this process up until 1991, and the ensuing pendulum line and the design flaws that persist despite modifica- He faulted Ukraine’s former president, Leonid Kravchuk, swing back to grudging acceptance of nuclear energy in tions; 3. the “time bomb ticking inside people” exposed and the Parliament of the day for sending contradictory the post-Soviet period. to the explosion’s as-yet-unquantified ill effects; 4. the signals on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) The political scientist described the shift from broad legitimate fear, stress and anxiety suffered by the mil- and fumbling the hand-over of its missiles. public acceptance of nuclear power prior to the lions who live near the contaminated zone — an effect Prof. Serbyn said these errors led to Ukaine’s credi- Chornobyl disaster to the outright hostility and the on the human psyche that cannot be dismissed; 5. the bility problem, which continues through today when it mobilization of movements around virtually every serious environmental degradation in Ukraine that presents petitions for assistance in dealing with the con- nuclear station in the USSR by early 1988. Chornobyl has compounded. Prof. Dawson’s central thesis was that the former sequences of the Chornobyl disaster, closure of the USSR’s anti-nuclear movements had a dual nature, plant and refurbishing of the sarcophagus. International aid panel being closely tied with a resurgence of nationalism. Media misunderstood, jaded and wary The first speaker of the panel on international aid, Prof. Dawson maintained that in Lithuania there was lit- The final member of the panel was Victor Malarek, a chaired by University of Toronto faculty of management tle interest in the specifics of the issue other than to member Prof. Bohdan Kalymon, was the International focus enmity on Moscow’s invasive presence. co-host of CBC TV’s investigative newsmagazine “The Fifth Estate,” who presented an analysis of the media’s Monetary Fund’s alternate executive director Dr. Oleh In Ukraine, the site of the disaster and of the best Hawrylyshyn. organized of all anti-nuclear movements in the former coverage of Chornobyl. The Toronto-based journalist said that, initially, the Soviet regime’s initial cover-up tactics He led off by saying that, given the magnitude of the USSR, she said, the situation was much more complex. Chornobyl tragedy, discussions of economic aid for Based on her visits to the former Soviet Union, Prof. and the U.S. media’s combination of morbid exaggera- tions and “it can’t happen here” attitudes resulted in dis- reforms have “a surreal philistinic character,” which Dawson said the lesser level of ethnic identification in seem to disregard the suffering endured. Ukraine enabled the two movements — nationalist and torted coverage, later compounded by the tug-of-war between environmentalists and the nuclear energy lobby. In hard-nosed fashion, Dr. Hawrylyshyn pointed out Mr. Malarek, who covered the August 1986 post- that after an initial reformist spurt from the fall of 1994 Chornobyl International Atomic Energy Agency confer- to the spring of 1995, Ukraine has been backsliding into ence for the Globe and Mail, asserted that disinforma- inflationary policies, continuing drops in production tion spread by both the pro- and anti- nuclear sides has and signs of contraction rather than growth in its econo- made many reporters jaded and wary. my — all markers that tend to make the IMF nervous. Ukrainians also are at fault, he said. During a 1990 The IMF official suggested that the international visit to a pediatric hospital in Kyiv, he was told a cer- community has been generous in providing aid to tain girl was “a Chornobyl victim,” but later discovered Ukraine (behind only Mexico and Russia in terms of the her cancer had been diagnosed in February 1986. “It IMF’s GNP quota system) despite the perception that its only takes one incident like that to seriously jade a requests for assistance are not being met. reporter,” Mr. Malarek said. The Washington-based economist then addressed And yet, it appears he managed to resist. The veteran specifics of Chornobyl’s aftermath. He said Ukraine has journalist said his experience as an occupational health committed a strategic error in allowing the international and safety reporter covering Canada’s uranium mines agenda to shift from safety concerns and the rebuilding for the Globe in the 1970s taught him basic concepts of the sarcophagus sealing the damaged No. 4 reactor, such as latency periods in the development of ailments to a focus on closure of the plant, replacement of energy after radiation exposure, while many others are duped supply and national energy efficiency. by experts who claim, for instance, that chronic low- Dr. Hawrylyshyn echoed Prof. Serbyn’s sentiments level radiation does not affect health. about lost opportunities, saying that if the need for eco- Mr. Malarek said basic ignorance about how the press nomic recovery had been stressed in 1994, and a level works has led to “overrationalization of the media,” of 4 percent growth maintained (as in Russia, Poland which, he claimed, is an inherently irrational and undisci- and other Central European countries), the GNP earn- plined forum for the rapid transfer of information. ings might have gone a long way in paying for repairs The CBC co-host pointed out that perceptions of to the sarcophagus. unfairness and lack of balance also abound, since mat- Another drastic strategic error, according to Dr. ters of constant import are pushed out of attention by Hawrylyshyn, was the decision not to pursue Chornobyl the latest breaking news. “Editors have to make daily reparations in negotiations over the former Soviet judgements as to what’s news, and often what is ‘news’ Union’s assets. Now that Russia has been allowed to is not always newsworthy, but that’s the nature of the claim all of the USSR’s liabilities and assets without fil- beast,” he added. ing some sort of lien for damages incurred, the opportu- Psychiatrist Dr. Klaus Kuch discusses the psychological In closing, Mr. Malarek identified what, to him, effects of Chornobyl. should be the five most important areas of concern for (Continued on page 9) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 9

poration Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), addressed devoted to the subject, Dr. Cuttler offered his own set of Toronto University... questions concerning the design of nuclear power stations, statistics to claim that of an estimated 7,000 children who (Continued from page 8) spill management and waste management respectively. inhaled airborne radioactivity and drank contaminated nity is irrevocably lost. The first speaker was Dr. Jerry Cuttler, president of the milk, 680 developed thyroid cancer and three have died. Dr. Hawrylyshyn concluded by saying that Ukraine’s Canadian Nuclear Society and the manager of engineering The nuclear engineer also stated that “the dose rates best bet is European public opinion, to which it increas- integration for the country’s current reactor program. Dr. in fallout areas have declined by large factors to the ingly has access by way of the European Union and Cutler began by saying that humans have lived in a point where they are comparable to the natural back- other institutions. radioactive environment for 2 million years, that “we are ground in places in the U.S., India and China.” He said that treatment of Ukraine has been unfair in used to radiation, and we have adapted to radiation,” and “The medical consequences do not seem so terrible until some sense, because demands have come for Chornobyl’s complaining about persistent ignorance on the subject. we consider the fear,” Dr. Cuttler continued. He asserted closure, and yet equally if not more dangerous reactors, In dealing with the differences between the CANDU that terror and outrage against the nuclear industry in the such as the plant near St Petersburg and in Armenia, do (Canadian) and RBMK (Soviet) power plants, he said aftermath of the accident prompted many women to seek not attract as much international concern. simply that Canada benefitted from good design codes, abortions, for livestock to be destroyed and produce to be However, Dr. Hawrylyshyn claimed that Chornobyl’s many defenses in depth and a superior safety culture dumped, implying that these were, in large measure, over- hold on the European imagination should make the con- that precludes it from allowing its “[nuclear power] reactions. tinent’s citizenry far more amenable to special levies to plants to enter into unfamiliar regions of operations.” In conclusion, Dr. Cuttler blamed the media for secure the crippled plant. Given the experience with Dr. Cuttler also asserted that Canadian technicians spreading misinformation. “How long will it take to Mikhail Gorbachev, he suggested, public opinion could were the first to point out the design flaw in the change people’s attitude about nuclear radiation and be mobilized to spur hidebound political representatives Chornobyl reactor’s control rods. This flaw, he said, nuclear power? I wish I knew what to tell you,” he said. into appropriate action. had made the reactor “unforgiving of a reasonable vari- ance in operator performance.” An accident index Red Cross programs The Canadian engineer contended that the Chornobyl Next up was Dr. Keith Dinnie, from the Reactor Mary Murphy, the Canadian Red Cross’s learning, station’s operators had been unfairly scapegoated. Safety and Operational Department of Ontario Hydro, development and special projects advisor, followed with “These people performed heroically,” Dr. Cuttler said, the provincial government-owned energy utility, who an outline of her agency’s “Chornobyl Humanitarian adding that “there was nothing that told the operators outlined Canadian practices in nuclear spill manage- Assistance and Rehabilitation” and “Solidarity Assistance” they couldn’t operate [the way they did].” ment and provided a brief history of nuclear accidents. programs. Straying from his topic, the CNS president then Dr. Dinnie mentioned that Canada has the dubious dis- Under the CHAR program, the Red Cross has been offered comments on the medical consequences of the tinction of being the site of the world’s first civilian nuclear deploying six mobile diagnostic labs since 1992, measur- accident. He berated “political activists” for claims of a accident, at a time when power plants were still relatively ing radiation contamination in the air, soil and agricultural 125,000 death toll, reiterating the official figure of 31, small but had no containment structures. The incident produce. “In 1995, despite the length of time since the claimed by Soviet authorities and the International occurred at the Chalk River, Ontario, plant in 1952. accident,” Ms. Murphy reported, “32 percent of the food Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and asserted that all Dr. Dinnie also presented the International Events tested in the [Rivne] region registered higher than the nor- other plant workers treated within the first few weeks Scale devised by the IAEA and the Organization for mal limits” of radiation. She said one medical official told for radiation syndrome “recovered.” (Continued on page 18) her he would not feed his children local produce, but “at Drawing on his reading of a National Geographic issue $8 American for imported broccoli, you can understand that this is not an option for most of the population.” Thus, the Red Cross official said, while many regis- tered ailments are not be attributable to radioactivity St. Barnabas solidifies contacts with Ukraine from Chornobyl, poor nutrition surfaces in part due to by Serhiy Myroniuk today – which cannot but impress us – it would be very, avoidance of produce. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly very useful and very advantageous for us.” Screenings of adults and children have also been con- The delegation was in the United States to attend ducted since 1992, including an examination of 53,617 LIVINGSTON, N.J. – An official delegation from events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the people for thyroid ailments in 1995, registering measur- Ukraine went on a fact-finding mission at St. Barnabas Chornobyl explosion in Ukraine. As part of their pro- able increases in tumors among children. A whopping 50 Medical Center on April 11 as it considered the prospect percent of the people being screened were diagnosed as gram, they met with representatives of non-govern- of creating an alliance between the center and the mental organizations, international organizations and ill, and 18 percent were referred for further examination Ukrainian medical system. and treatment. the medical community. The five-person delegation, headed by Deputy Prime The delegation was invited to the United States by Ms. Murphy described a Red Cross program conduct- Minister Ivan Kuras, toured the neonatal, pediatric and ed in September and October 1995 to assist pregnant the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, a humanitari- burn intensive care units. The delegation also included an relief organization based in Short Hills, N.J. The women. She noted that a drastic decline in Ukraine’s People’s Deputy Volodymyr Yavorivsky, co-chairman health care system has resulted in a skyrocketing infant CCRF has delivered more than 966 tons of medical of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee on Human aid since 1989, valued at more than $36 million, to mortality rate (14.3 per 1,000, or three times the Rights; Dr. Vladislav Torbin of the Research Division, European average). According to her statistics, only 30 young victims of the Chornobyl disaster. Medical Department, Ministry of Chornobyl; Dr. Olesya to 40 percent of deliveries are described as normal. St. Barnabas Medical Center was selected as the site Hulchiy, professor at the Ukrainian Medical University; The Red Cross official also noted that international for the tour because of its highly skilled professional and Dr. Ivan Vyshnevsky, director of the Nuclear Studies medical aid has gone through several crises in credibili- staff, its wide scope of services and state-of-the art tech- ty, as local medical officials complained of having to Institute, Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences. nology offered in the areas of greatest interest to the dele- throw away up to 75 percent of supplies because expiry “We acknowledged that there is a need for alliance,” gation. The center is New Jersey’s only certified burn dates have long passed. This feeds the black market and Mr. Kuras said at a press conference after the tour. treatment facility, and it offers extensive services for the demoralizes the population, Ms. Murphy asserted. “Burn and rehabilitation units in Ukraine especially intensive care of children and newborns. She also proudly reported that Canada and Japan are the need methodical assistance and cooperation in the scien- Zenon Matkiwsky, president of the CCRF, said he only countries against whose agencies no such complaints tific area. If we could establish such ties that would have been registered. result in the kind of modern medical equipment we saw (Continued on page 14) Bleak portrait of Ukrainian health Paulette Schatz, a program officer of the Partners in Health Program of the Canadian Society for International Health’s, provided a sobering profile of Ukrainian health in a comparative analysis with Canada. Accidents and traumas are the principal cause of death in Ukraine, preventable communicable diseases like cholera and tuberculosis are up, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are rising, the number of drug addicts is exploding because of the country’s new status as a transit point for narcotics, a trend of 153 abortions per 100 live births has taken root — a bleak portrait. Ms. Schatz then outlined the PIH’s ambitious eight-pro- ject program to reorient Ukraine’s health infrastructure from its exclusive focus on treatment and cure to health promotion and preventive measures, and establish a mea- sure of pharmaceutical and educational self-sufficiency. Réal Lalande, an official of the PIH’s sponsoring Canadian Industrial Development Agency, and only recently appointed to his responsibilities vis-à-vis Ukraine, rounded out the panel by providing a general sketch of the government’s assistance programs, saying that “about 20 percent of the $180 million Ottawa sends to Kyiv can be Chornobyl related.” Reactor design faults revisited For the energy and technology panel, three representa- Serhiy Myroniuk tives of Canada’s nuclear energy industry, two of whom The Ukrainian delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Kuras (left), tours St. Barnabas Medical Center. were senior officers of the Crown (government-owned) cor- 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

DATELINE NEW YORK: Antiquity and artistry by Helen Smindak Ancient Kyiv relics LaGuardia High School of Music and while Andrey Poteryaylo lives in Ukraine. Performing Arts, gave his first solo art Exhibit hours are 1-5 p.m., Wednesday Kyiv-born Ludmyla Pekarska is a exhibit in New York in May. The exhibit through Sunday. woman with a mission. She would like to was held at the Ukrainian Institute of recover the first well-known find of valu- America, Fifth Avenue and 79th Street. “Wayward Wind” able material treasures of Kyiv’s princely The artist showed a group of 25 pen- In recent months, we have witnessed era. Discovered in 1824, the cache of jew- and-ink drawings, all finely detailed, the drama and excitement of experimen- elry, articles of princely apparel and reli- depicting exotic marine life and land ani- tal theater companies from Ukraine – the gious artifacts, decorated with polychrome mals such as an anteater and an imagi- Les Kurbas Young Theater of Lviv, the enamel, niello work, filigree, pearls and nary “anolkloon.” There were also highly Suziria Theater of Kyiv, and a foursome precious stones, disappeared in the sum- stylized drawings of bushes and an of barefoot student actors from Kharkiv, mer of 1825, mysteriously and completely. unusual abstract work titled “Window,” Natalia Tsymbal, Vadym Korobka, The mystery, however, does not deter which (to this viewer) resembled a net- Dmytro Turkevych and Mykhailo the petite blonde historian and archaeolo- work of brain cells and arteries. Ozerov. The Kharkiv actors presented gist from the project at hand. She is at Mr. Barabakh, who comes from a family “Arabesques,” a dialogue about the past, work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art of artists, participated in children’s art present and future, based on works of in New York, providing documentation exhibits in Ukraine. Here in New York, his Mykola Khvyliovy, Vasyl Symonenko for hundreds of antique Ukrainian items work has been shown on several occasions and Hryhoriy Skovoroda. previously identified as Russian. at the LaGuardia High School gallery. In The New York-based Yara Arts Group Before coming to New York two months 1994, at age 15, he took part in a group took its turn on the boards in May with a ago, she was engaged in similar activity for exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. stint at the La Mama Experimental several months at the Department of In addition to pen-and-ink work, his Theater, and proved to be as spellbinding Medieval and Later Antiquities of the artistic talents include painting in various as its counterparts from Ukraine. British Museum in London. techniques and sculpture. Interested in The beginnings of a new Yara Arts As the result of her work, some 400 both modern and classical music, he has production, “Wayward Wind,” took Severyn Barabakh Ukrainian relics will be shown next year recently been drawn to cinematography shape at the La Mama workshop on East in the Metropolitan Museum’s “Glory of and hopes to produce a film. Rounding First Street, where Yara members and came on stage with the entire ensem- Byzantium” exhibit, in which 25 coun- out this portrait of an all-round student, he employed Buryat Mongolian myths and ble for the finale, a powerful selection tries will participate. is also a member of his school’s football music to illuminate Oleh Lysheha’s from “Les Contes d’Hoffman.” The con- Ms. Pekarska recently gave a talk at team and is a member of the Ukrainian poem “Swan,” written in Kyiv in 1994. cert was held at the end of the opera sea- the Mayana Gallery on “Women in scouting association Plast. Interweaving texts of Buryat, son, during which Mr. Plishka sang prin- Staro-Kyivska Rus’,” in which she Last month, the Ukrainian Institute of Japanese, Ukrainian and American poet- cipal roles in “Falstaff,” “Aida,” “Romeo described the lives of Princess Olha, the America also exhibited the work of two ry, “Wayward Wind” examined the et Juliette” and “La Forza del Destino.” Byzantine Princess Anna and Prince contemporary artists from Kyiv, painter myths of nomads in the past and wander- • In May, bass Stefan Szkafarowsky was Yaroslav Mudry’s four daughters, each Alexander Dubovyk and sculptor Evhen ers who sit at computers today. heard on WQXR-FM radio. He performed of whom married European monarchs. Prokopov. Currently on view is a group Yara members intermingled move- with the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Verdi’s On June 8, Ms. Pekarska will deliver of paintings of Ukraine’s princes and het- ment, dance, chant, music and songs in a “Simon Boccanegra,” singing the role of an address on “Ancient Kyiv and Relics mans by Basil Diadyniuk, to mark the highly stylized form to create a produc- Pietro, courtier to the Doge of Genoa. of the Kyivan State” at the Shevchenko 50th anniversary of the artist’s death. tion that audience members called “mes- • Soprano Elena Heimur was featured Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave. in Opening this weekend, the Diadyniuk merizing.” Said one theater-goer: ‘I felt I with a group of opera singers in a recent Manhattan. Her talk, scheduled to begin exhibit may be seen June 1 and 2, 2-6 was swept up into the action, absolutely Merkin Concert Hall evening that paid at 5 p.m., will include some discussion of p.m., and from June 3-9 by appointment drawn into the maelstrom of movement.” tribute to the memory of the great Met archeological digs in Kyiv and the relics (call the institute at 212-288-8660). Conceived and directed by Virlana tenor, Guilio Gari. Guest performers unearthed there. At The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Second Tkacz, who founded the Yara company, Ms. Pekarska is the head of the included opera greats Licia Albanese, Ave., the work of eight art students will be the piece is the group’s sixth original Department of Ancient and Medieval Kyiv Lucine Amara and Jerome Hines. on display through the summer months. work based on Ukrainian material. • at the National Museum of Ukraine. Her Ukrainian folk songs, ancient ballads Organized by the museum and the Buryat composer Vladilen Pantae, special field is the decorative arts of the and original compositions that resounded Ukrainian National Women’s League of who worked with the company through 10th-13th centuries. She is the author of with patriotic sentiments, with love for America Branch 113, the exhibit includes the spring preparing the multilingual several publications on the treasures of “our Ukrainian language” and for paintings, sculptures, photographs and piece, took questions from the audience Ukraine’s freedom, were sung by ban- Ukraine, and co-author (with Dafydd Kidd) architectural projects. The work on display after the performance on May 18. His durist Mykola Litwin of Kyiv during a of “Der Silberschatz von Martynovka was chosen by a jury consisting of muse- daughter, Irina, a New York fashion concert at the Literary-Art Club on (Ukraine) um dem 6. und 7. Jahrhundert,” um director Maria Shust, artist Ilona model, served as translator. Second Avenue. Narration was provided detailing an archeological find in the vil- Sochynsky and Prof. Yaroslav Leshko. Designed by Watoku Ueno, with by Kateryna Nemyra, a member of the lage of Martynivka near Kaniv. The students, now completing art studies, music by Mr. Pantaev and Obie Award- Kyiv Art Association who now hosts the are represented in the exhibit by four or Visual artistry winning composer Genji Ito, “Wayward “Svitlytsia” radio hour in Parma, Ohio. more works. Adriana O. Farmiga, Petro Wind” was produced with the assistance Severyn Barabakh, a young artist who Lopata, Yuri Masnyj, Yarema Ronish, The bandurist was introduced by a New of Alex Kytasty (sound) and Roman Yorker who is widely known for his came to New York from Lviv three years Nick Sawicki, Dorian Yurchuk and Baratiak (projectionist), the only ago and is now studying at the elite Tamara Zahaykewich are U.S. residents, ardent support of bandurists and bandura Ukrainians involved in this production schools, Nick Czorny-Dosinchuk, the edi- besides Ms. Tkacz. Yara artists are of tor of the quarterly magazine Bandura Asian, African, Eastern and Western published by the New York School of European ethnic origins. Bandura. Mr. Litwin, the author of sever- Ms. Tkacz, whose career is devoted to al books on bandurists, has published col- restoring the theatrical legacy of the lections of bandura music and is prepar- famous Ukrainian director Les Kurbas, led ing an encyclopedia on the art of the ban- the Yara group on a tour of Ukraine in dura. His book, “Zoloti Struny,” about the 1990 with its first production, “A Light origin of Ukrainian bandura playing, was from the East.” In 1994, the company col- named best book of 1995 in Kyiv and laborated with the Kurbas Young Theater won the Olena Pchilka literary award. of Lviv in creating a bilingual work called During a tour of U.S. cities to gather “Yara’s Forest Song.” Last season, the materials and funds for the encyclopedia, group developed “Waterfall/Reflections” Mr. Litwin performed at the tree-planting in Kyiv in collaboration with the popular ceremony that was part of the Chornobyl Ukrainian singer Nina Matvienko. commemoration in Orlando, Fla. Presented later at La Mama, the work was • Musical accompaniment for folk praised by The New York Times as a “the- dances, bandura music, band music and atrical enchantment.” voices raised in song vied with traffic nois- Notes on music es and street-fair clamor in Little Ukraine during the weekend of May 17-19. It was • Bass Paul Plishka was in excellent the 20th annual Ukrainian Festival, held on voice when he appeared on New York’s East Seventh Street between Second and PBS station in a live presentation of a Third avenues, with fair-goers and passers- gala concert celebrating the 25th by giving high marks to the entertainment anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera’s and food. Stage performers included orchestra director, James Levine. He sopranos Laryssa Magun Huryn and made a solo appearance in a vigorous Olena Hrabova, bandurist Olya aria from Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale,” Stechyshyn, tenors Roman Tsymbala and appeared again later in the program with Ludmyla Pekarska of Kyiv on the job at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. a quintet of soloists and the Met chorus, (Continued on page 12) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 11

ON THE ROAD TO ATLANTA: Sergey Bubka speaks of what it takes to be the best Sergey Bubka, 32, was born in Luhanske, and trained thinking about what the approximate winning height to be a pole-vaulter in Donetske, which today he considers will be. his hometown, although he spends part of the year in It is not enough to be strong, you must work with Monaco. He, generally, is acknowledged as the greatest your mind and be a clever person who can calculate. It’s pole-vaulter of all time. Some consider him the greatest like having a small computer in your head. athlete of the modern age because of his combination of When [unexpected things] happen, or somebody is speed, upper body strength and grace going over the bar. jumping well, pressure increases, but you must continue Mr. Bubka has won numerous championships, includ- with your own strategy. Often you need to take some risk, ing the Olympic gold in 1988 and most recently the but it must be a realistic risk, you can’t take a crazy risk. 1995 world championship. He holds the indoor and out- You can’t pass at a certain height [in a strategy to go for a door world records and is the only person to have win] like, let’s say me trying to reach 20 feet on a day cleared 20 feet. He has set 35, world marks (18 indoor, when it is not realistic. 17 outdoor), a feat unmatched by any person in any I’d like to talk a little bit about Donetske, a place other sport. He will compete for Ukraine in the 1996 people say is dear to you. You have a sports club Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. there. Please tell us a little about it: when did you The Ukrainian Weekly Staff Editor Roman Woronowycz decide to organize it, what is it doing nowadays? conducted the interview, done in English, two days after Mr. Bubka took gold at the Atlanta Grand Prix internation- I decided to create a sports club during the Soviet times. al track and field meet that opened the Olympic Stadium on It was my dream. Why did I decide this? I wanted to cre- May 18. Mr. Bubka won there with a vault of 19 feet 9 ate something for my city, where I grew up. The city inches, the best mark in the United States this year. helped me, the sports societies gave help. I wanted to give To what do you ascribe your overwhelming suc- something back. cess in the pole vault? Do you think it’s your athletic We are growing in this city and this region. Before, talents, or your training technique, a special diet? everything was in the capital, which was then Moscow. It was my idea to change this a little bit. My main idea was Today, talent alone is not enough. You need to work to create a sports facility for the basics. This is why I very hard, you have to spend a lot of time practicing established the club. your sport — six to seven hours daily. That is only for Does it encompass only track and field, or soccer, training. I think that, generally, you need to live with or all sports? your sport 24 hours a day. You must think and concen- trate and forget many things. Your life must be com- It is more track and field. I began with track and pletely different. You must say no, no, it’s not possible, field because this is what I know. You must be a spe- maybe next time [to outside distractions]. It has to be cialist to do this properly. sports, sports and sports. So I was focusing on athletics, and more and more And, of course, method is very important as is a high- [political] changes came. The former Soviet federation and Sergey Bubka quality specialist (trainer) working with you to keep you the sports committee didn’t like what I did. I started the going in the right direction for your improvement and to club and said that now I want to continue with the club, I results. Of course, for this they also didn’t like me. help create results. do not want any support, any money, from the government We started with that, basically to help kids, and then we side, from Moscow. I became a big enemy to them. Some say a lot of your success has to do with the created a pole vault school, which is part of the club and They became angry with me and started to put incor- way you grip the pole, you hold your hands further exists to this day. The club and school exist. rect stories about me in the newspapers. They tried to up, which gives you better leverage. Do you agree Today I have 35 people who work in the club and asso- kill me. with that? ciated businesses. We sponsor kids’ competitions, and we You mean they tried to kill your club, kill you provide equipment for kids. I have bought pole vault equip- No. It is very difficult for people who do not know the financially? ment, the landing areas, posts, which costs a lot of money. pole vault to understand. You must have the ability, if I We pay for coaches. may say so, to use such a high grip. You must have per- You know, by my way [of thinking], it was an example We have a nice pole vault competition. The best ath- fect technique. Then you can move to a higher grip. But it for others. During that time there was [Gary] Kasparov, letes from around the world attend. is very difficult, it is not enough. At its most basic [suc- the chess player, hockey players and tennis players, who cess] is due to the right movement and technically perfect started to think and make changes in sport. I was the per- And you finance all of this yourself? jumps. This is basic. The grip automatically grows from son in athletics. Basically, everything comes from me. It’s me and the that, but it does not make such a big difference. They did not want to have many examples of think- help that I received at the beginning to establish the ing athletes. It is better to have stupid sportsmen, young How about another thing that people mention, club, which was from the Nike company. And still now ones who do not know what is going on. Sports life is that you are a master psychologist during a meet? they help me with this program. very short. They [the Soviet regime] discarded [older That you place importance on when and at what athletes] and took new ones, and they used them for the A little bit about your childhood. Were you born height you start, that you will stroll around, look dis- system. My policy was just to give good things for in the Donetske area? interested. Then suddenly you’re there and many sports in my region (Donetske). times it’s almost over at that point. Is this part of I was born in Luhanske, 100 kilometers from A second thing was that I tried to help athletes who your competitive strategy? Donetske. I moved to Donetske in 1979. There were [were not allowed] to travel to international competitions. better facilities so my coach changed clubs and we The pole vault is a very complicated event, there are We had a lot of invitations, but the federation never let us moved with him. many things involved. Of course, the psychological part, go. It was my policy to create a club and to manage the the tactics, is very important. You spend many hours athletes, let them have the freedom to compete and show (Continued on page 17)

Roman Woronowycz Pole vaulter Sergey Bubka going up and over the bar at the Millrose Games held February 2 in New York. He set a new Millrose Games record of 19 feet 2 inches. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

Ukraine seeks best model there could be no European security architecture. Ambassador Chrobog Roundtable... A neutral state since liquidating the NFL stars’ tourney 1) maintained that expanding NATO must (Continued from page nuclear arsenal it inherited from the to collapse.” He advocated the gradual be done without hurting Russia and that Soviet Union, Ukraine is currently the military alliance must be “transpar- will benefit integration of East European countries looking for the best model of European ent” in dealing with Russia. “We can into the EU. security, explained Ambassador offer Russia a role that secures their In turning his attention to Ukraine, the Shcherbak. He reiterated the Ukrainian Chornobyl relief right to get involved in the decision- German ambassador spoke more cau- government’s main policy objective making of the alliance without a veto. tiously. “There are four aspects that will announced by President Kuchma dur- SHORT HILLS, N.J. – Top stars of the We must include Russia,” he insisted. decide Ukraine’s position in Europe: ing his February visit to the United National Football League will tee off at “If we offer them participation, it will internal political development, progress States: to integrate into European eco- the UPS/NFL 1996 Charity Classic Golf reach a point that Russia will say ‘we in economic reforms, foreign relations nomic and political structures. The tolerate NATO expansion into Central Tournament to raise funds for the Children and support by the West.” He emphasized ambassador also said Ukraine wants to and Eastern Europe.’ ” of Chornobyl Relief Fund and the United that while the German government strengthen ties with NATO through the Way of Lackawanna County, Pa. The wholeheartedly supports Ukraine’s efforts PFP program and to establish a special When pressed by Dr. Brzezinski on Elmhurst Country Club in Scranton, Pa., at democratization and economic reform, relationship with the military alliance. Ukraine’s role in NATO, the German will host the charity golf tournament on endorsed President Leonid Kuchma’s In order to enhance cooperation with ambassador said, “For us, Russia is more June 17, and sponsors of the event are the reform policy of 1994, and leads all European structures, Dr. Shcherbak important. Russia is a superpower, a United Postal Service and the National donor countries in assistance to Ukraine proposed that Ukraine, Poland and nuclear power, a huge neighbor. When Football League. with $2 billion, “we need to feel that the Germany establish a “security corri- we talk about NATO extension, we The line-up includes NFL stars such as economic situation is improving. Based dor,” which “in a practical sense can neglect Ukraine a little bit. We speak of Neil O’Donnell, New York Jets; Bruce on our experience with East Germany, we emerge as a political, economic, trade, special links between Russia and NATO, Smith, Buffalo Bills; Derrick Thomas, know that the economy cannot begin to cultural and societal route on the map but nobody says anything about NATO Kansas City Chiefs; Corneilius Bennett, grow until the government has followed of Europe.” The security corridor could and Ukraine.” Mr. Chrobog said Ukraine Atlanta Falcons; Greg Skrepenek, through on economic reform.” facilitate cooperation in transportation, should continue to make use of the PFP Carolina Panthers; Tony Siragusa, Mr. Chrobog said Ukraine can communications, and the energy, envi- program and focus on reforming its econ- Indianapolis Colts and former Penn State demonstrate its readiness to “head ronmental and banking sectors. omy. “The more Ukraine reforms its standout; Kyle Brady, New York Jets; and toward” the new European security Ukraine already has strong relations economy, it might cooperate one day numerous other players to be announced in architecture by continuing to participate with Poland and Germany, he said, and with NATO.” coming weeks. in NATO’s Partnership for Peace pro- pointed out that Poland has the most joint Ambassador Shcherbak countered the The day of activities will include the golf gram and by maintaining a good rela- ventures with Ukraine, with Germany in German ambassador’s harsh words with tournament, as well as dinner at the Genetti tionship with neighboring Russia. “The second place. Militarily, Ukraine and the Ukrainian government’s official Manor in Dickson City, Pa., and a silent auc- crucial process of NATO expansion Poland are conducting joint battalion position on NATO expansion: NATO is tion of more than 25 autographed items from should not exclude Ukraine,” he said. exercises, and Ukraine and Germany the most important factor in ensuring the a number of NFL players. held over 20 military working meetings stability of Europe, and the Ukrainian A telephone hotline has been estab- Poland supports inclusion of Ukraine in 1994-1995. In January of last year, government has no objection to NATO lished by United Parcel Service and the extension. The ambassador noted that While Germany is an advocate of an Germany helped Ukraine build housing National Football League Properties Inc. Ukraine and NATO have agreed on a enlarged NATO working with the for Ukrainian military personnel. to handle the response to the UPS/NFL joint document on the implementation Russian bear, neighboring Poland is a Germany has assisted Ukraine in its Charity Classic. Through a bidding and expanded, deepening relations proponent of the military alliance estab- relations with the EU, NATO, the process, golfers will have the opportunity between NATO and Ukraine, and lishing a separate relationship with Council of Europe and the international to “draft” an NFL player of their choice to explained that the proposed “security Ukraine similar to the 16+1 (i.e. Russia) financial community, the ambassador play in their foursome. corridor is not linked directly with the scenario. “The independence and stability elaborated, and plans for a Berlin-Kyiv Official registration packets may be highway at a cost of 1.4 billion ecu have issue of NATO enlargement.” obtained by contacting The Charity of Ukraine is crucial to European securi- ty,” emphasized Polish Ambassador Jerzy been discussed. A similar “transportation Ambassador Kozminski insisted that Classic Hotline: (717) 343-1267, ext. 260. corridor” linking Gdansk and Odessa an enlarged NATO and EU would only Reservations will be accepted only upon Kozminski. “Poland is interested most in strengthening Ukraine’s international and (2.2 billion ecu) has also been proposed. strengthen Ukraine. Dr. Brzezinski receipt of the official registration form, Dr. Shcherbak said the “security cor- pointed out that “Russians, by and and the deadline is June 10. internal position.” ridor” would serve as a “stability belt of large, are resigned and accept the reali- This year, two charities will receive pro- Mr. Kozminski, a former secretary of regional cooperation in the larger ty of Polish independence and the ceeds from the fund-raiser: the Children of state at the Polish Ministry of Foreign scheme of continental integration of the probable inevitability of eventual EU Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF), based in Affairs, pointed out that when Poland 165 million peoples of our countries,” and NATO membership. They are Short Hills, N.J., and the United Way of triggered the chain reaction that led to and proposed that preliminary talks take much less resigned to the inevitability Lakawanna County, Pa. the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, it had place in Kyiv, Warsaw or Bonn. of Ukraine’s independence and, there- The United Way of Lackawanna only three neighbors: the USSR, the In summing up the three ambas- fore, are bound to resist ties between County provides over 100 programs and German Democratic Republic and sadors’ statements, Dr. Brzezinski Ukraine, the EU and NATO.” services to the people of Lackawanna Czecho-Slovakia. “Seven years later, noted that for Poland, Germany is the Dr. Brzezinski warned that more than County administered by 27 local human none of those three states exist, and gateway to Europe, while for Ukraine a generation would pass before Russians service organizations. today we have the emergence of a united that role is fulfilled by Poland. would accept the notion of a Russia The CCRF identifies specific hospitals Germany and an independent Ukraine, Central to the discussion period that without Ukraine’s “inclusion.” In the and programs that aid children affected by between which is Poland.” followed was Russian participation in meantime, he said, Ukraine will have to the Chornobyl nuclear plant explosion in The Polish ambassador declared his the European security architecture. have closer, operational ties with NATO Ukraine and works with them to procure, country’s intent to become a full-fledged Ambassador Shcherbak insisted that and Europe, rather than Russia, in order deliver and dispense high-quality pharma- member of all major Western institutions without the participation of Russia, to survive as a European state. ceuticals and medical equipment. and advocated the speedy integration of In a recent commemorative ceremony at East European states into NATO and the the White House hosted by First Lady EU as opposed to Germany’s more cau- by the Russian Chamber Chorus of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vice-President tious, evolutionary approach. Antiquity.... New York at the Episcopal Church of Al Gore, Volodymyr Malofienko, a young Poland, said the ambassador, consid- (Continued from page 10) the Good Shepherd in Manhattan on leukemia patient from Ukraine whose treat- ers NATO enlargement as part of a Andriy Cherniak, and folk dance groups May 19. Program notes identified ment was arranged by the CCRF, stated, broader vision of a new European secu- from New York (Astoria) and New Bortniansky as a Ukrainian who is con- “Mrs. Clinton has written a book that says it rity architecture and advocates the sidered to be “one of the creators of the Jersey (Newark), with Roma Pryma takes a village to raise a child. However, it expanded alliance establishing relations Russian baroque style.” The first half Bohachevsky’s Syzokryli Dance also takes a village to heal a child. We with countries outside of its sphere. of the concert (which I missed due to a Ensemble standing out as a beautifully should not forget the many children who According to Mr. Kozminski, a special transportation problem) featured the rehearsed and brightly costumed group. will not be healthy without the help of our NATO-Ukraine relationship will allow Early Russian Music Ensemble in a global village.” Ukraine to be “better placed geopoliti- The stage shows, produced and directed program that included anonymous Paul Speaker of NFL Properties com- cally to implement a better independent by Ulana Kekish and Anna Baczynska, “znamenny” chants, which use natural mented, “The NFL and the United Way security policy.” were emceed by Ms. Kekish, Ms. registers in an “open” folk vocal man- have a long partnership of helping people The Polish ambassador repeatedly Baczynska, Ivanna Mazur and Andriy ner. These chants resembled or may across the nation, and the Children of emphasized the positive role a stable Solodenko. The Surma shop, as always, have been the same as those used in Chornobyl Relief Fund is providing such Ukraine could play in a secure Europe. was a favorite stop for many; vendors at Robert Shaw’s presentation of vital care in Ukraine that the NFL is hon- Because of this belief, he said, Poland booths and tables offered art work, Easter Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” at the ored to play a role in providing support to supported Ukraine’s inclusion in the eggs, beadwork necklaces, books and Cathedral of St. John the Divine on two outstanding organizations.” Council of Europe and the Central tape cassettes of Ukrainian music. May 2. For his 80th birthday, Mr. According to Gary Drapek, spokesper- European Initiative, and has expanded Although the fair may not have reached Shaw was encircled by 80 singers as he son for the United Way, “The initial trade with its neighbor to the volume of the heights envisioned by the 1976 directed the a cappella choral work, response to the announcement of the chari- $1 billion. Mr. Kozminski proposed Ukrainian Bicentennial Committee, sections of which are traditional Kyiv ty classic has been overwhelming, and the that his country could serve as the mod- which planned the first fair, the festival chants. Writing in The New York 144 slots for the golf tournament are fill- erator for Ukraine and Western coun- continues to take place each year, with- Times on April 28 about the religious ing up quickly. We encourage those who tries in a trilateral form of technical out fail. Since 1977, it has been held resurgence in Russia since the fall of are interested in participating to call the assistance initiatives, and announced under the auspices of St. George the Communist regime, James R. hotline as soon as possible in order to that the United States, Canada and Ukrainian Catholic Church. Oestreich refers to “Bortniansky, a receive the registration packet.” Denmark had expressed interest in a tri- • Eighteenth century sacred music Ukrainian,” and to “the early develop- lateral relationship. by Dmytro Bortniansky was performed ment of chant, centered in Kyiv.” No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 13 Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union focuses on revitalizing activity

MONTREAL – The Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union (SUSK) recently held its annual congress in Montreal. This congress was attended by 36 delegates representing nine Ukrainian student organizations from Edmonton, Saskatoon, Windsor, Waterloo, Brock and Hamilton, Ontario. SUSK currently boasts 12 member- organizations with a combined member- ship of over 600 students at post-sec- ondary institutions across Canada. The focus of the 43rd congress was the election of a new executive for the 1996-1997 term of office, and approval of constitutional amendments and resolu- tions that would serve as a mandate for this term. The headquarters of the 1996- 1997 SUSK executive have moved from Montreal to Edmonton. The 1996-1997 SUSK executive is as follows: Volodymyr Boychuk (Edmonton), president; Jon Tomas (Montreal), vice-president internal and immediate past president; Tanya Haluk (Edmonton), VP Mountain region; Marianne Uhryn (Saskatoon), VP Prairie region; Volodymyr Stecko (Toronto), VP Great Lakes region; Natalka Nowiski (Montreal), VP Laurentian region; Gena Slawuta (Edmonton), secretary; Mark Delegates at the congress of the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union. Prystajecky (Edmonton), treasurer; Larysa Chalupa (Hamilton), project were: volunteerism in the Ukrainian its support in this process. SUSK also is encouraging its member- director; Pavlo Oleskevych (Toronto), community; student apathy and the role Among the accomplishments of the organizations to commemorate the fifth director of communications and publica- of Ukrainian student organizations; is outgoing SUSK executive were: 1. host- anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. tions; Pavlo Grod (Windsor), director of there a place for youth in the Ukrainian ing two regional conferences (Hamilton, SUSK reaffirmed its commitment to: external relations, Ukrainian organiza- organized community?; defining a Ontario and Edmonton); 2. completing • foster cooperation and understanding tions; Peter Sztyk (Montreal), director of Ukrainian ethnicity within a Canadian the SUSK guidebook (a reference manual among Ukrainian Canadian students’ external relations; Lisa McDonald framework as we head to the 21st centu- on how to organize Ukrainian student organizations; (Edmonton), alumni coordinator. ry; taking the career mentorship program organizations); 3. introducing a Canada- • educate and inform Ukrainian According to an amendment passed at nationwide; Ukraine and the Canada- Ukrainian Student Partnership Program Canadian students about issues and the congress, Ukrainian student organiza- Ukraine Monitor. (composed of three projects – Student events relevant to them as students of tion (USO) presidents have been included Unlike last year’s congress, which Self-Government in Ukraine, Student Ukrainian origin; in the executive with an advisory vote. focused a great deal of energy on Ukraine, Internships in Ukraine, and the • participate and encourage the develop- These include: Brock University Ukrainian this year the conclave concentrated on the Educational Exchange Project); 4. foster- ment of a dynamic Ukrainian Canadian Students Club Taras Zajac; Concordia needs of its members and how SUSK can ing the development of the World community that adheres to democratic and Ukrainian Students Union – Taras Mazepa; coordinate projects and activities of Conference of Ukrainian Students humanitarian principles; McGill Ukrainian Students Association – Ukrainian students throughout Canada. (CeSUS) and attending its second world • encourage the development of a Ms. Nowiski; McMaster University Much discussion centered on a national Congress in Kyiv; 5. publishing six Ukrainian Canadian student movement; and Ukrainian Student Club – Anna Marzotto; career mentorship program. With this issues of the SUSK national newsletter • foster an understanding among non- Queen’s University Ukrainian Students mentorship program the Ukrainian Mayzhe Student; developing a SUSK Ukrainian ethnic groups as to Ukrainian Club – Kimberly Plaseski; University of Canadian Professional and Business homepage on the World Wide Web, affairs and issues. Alberta – Ms. Slawuta; University of Association, in partnership with Ukrainian maintaining a national Ukrainian student All correspondence for SUSK should be Saskatchewan USC – Kevin Lysak; student organizations, would engage in a electronic communication network, and forwarded to: Volodymyr Boychuk, University of Toronto USC – Walter mentoring program designed to assist electronic publication of Mayzhe Student Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union Stecko and Taras Hetmanczuk; University Ukrainian Canadian students in attaining SUSK has encouraged all Ukrainian (SUSK), 620 Spadina Ave., Toronto, of Waterloo USC – Natalie Worobec; career-related counseling and mentoring. Canadian students to commemorate the Ontario M5S 2H4; phone/fax: (403) 432- University of Western Ontario USC – Ukrainian American students also 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl 7752; e-mail: vboychuk(agpu. srv.ualberta. Andrij Wiwczaruk; University of Windsor were represented at the congress. Among nuclear disaster at their respective uni- ca USC – Orysia Dmytruk; and York the issues discussed was the rejuvenation versities at some point this year. Among The SUSK Home Page may be found at University USC – Danya Motyliwsky. of the long-dormant Federation of the proposed project ideas: screening of http://www.internauts.ca/susk/, while the Among the topics and issues dis- Ukrainian Student Organizations of documentaries, an information campaign Mayzhe Student Home Page may be found cussed at the February 23-25 congress America (SUSTA). SUSK has pledged and a blood-donor drive. at http:l/www.internauts.ca/susk/ms/ University of Maine and Ukraine proceed with international exchanges

ORONO, Maine – The University of agreement was signed by the president of Maine has a well-established internation- the University of Maine, Dr. Frederick al program. An existing exchange pro- Hutchinson, and Rector Cherevko, repre- gram between the university and Kharkiv senting a consortium of four institutions State University has been in operation of higher learning in Kharkiv. since 1988. Nevertheless, while students In 1994 Dr. Slabyj submitted a pro- from Kharkiv State pursued various dis- posal to the USIA/Samantha Smith ciplines, University of Maine students Memorial Exchange to fund an exchange who went to Kharkiv were primarily lan- for one academic year for four American guage majors wanting to learn Russian. and four Ukrainian undergraduate stu- Since Kharkiv State does not have dis- dents starting in the fall of 1995. The ciplines such as agriculture, engineering, proposal stipulated that the Ukrainian arts, etc., Dr. Bohdan M. Slabyj, in the students meet TOEFL requirements, College of Natural Resources, Forestry while American students were scheduled and Agriculture, requested permission to to take intensive Ukrainian in Kharkiv travel to Kharkiv to establish contact during their first semester, which would with other institutions of higher learning. prepare them to take courses for credit In the spring of 1993 he visited Kharkiv, during the second semester. The program and Rector Alexander Cherevko, of the was approved and funded, but no Academy of Food Technology and American students could be identified University of Maine exchange students: (from left, front row) Maksym Tishchenko, Management, visited the University of Jacob Bogar, (back row) Anton Voloshyn, Michael Stevens, Vasyl Goncharenko and Maine in the fall of 1993. An exchange (Continued on page 15) Andrea Perley. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

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problems are reconstructing and improv- Newsbriefs ing the quality of our product,” Stepan (Continued from page 2) Yaloveha, a spokesman for the State Oil runs local affairs better. The fight is also and Gas committee, said on May 24. The over property, with Mr. Gurvits trying, refineries routinely processed up to 60 for several years now, to build a huge million tons of crude oil a year in the port terminal to process Middle Eastern Soviet era. But last year they refined only oil, and Mr. Bodelan claiming such a 16.8 million tons, reflecting sharp declines move would destroy the city’s environ- in Russian crude oil supplies — 13.3 mil- lion tons in 1995 compared with 15.5 mil- ment. “Gurvits has concentrated all lion in 1994. “Russia isn’t selling crude power in his own hands,” Mr. Bodelan oil to us,” said Mr. Yaloveha. “Ukraine told local newspapers recently. has debts. No one gives anything away for “Everywhere there is a hunt for ideologi- free.” He said the government is to blame cal enemies. Nothing is getting done. SOYUZIVKA for the problems, especially a confiscative Basic problems remain unsolved. Houses taxation policy, which has left at least go unrepaired, cultural monuments are PHOTO CONTEST three of the refineries idle for long stretch- Over 80 interesting and amusing entries... being pulled down.” (Reuters) es since the beginning of the year. Oil refineries drastically underutilized Kherson, in the south, was the worst hit, with 50 days of inactivity. So far this year, PHOTOS WILL BE ON EXHIBIT KYIV — Ukraine’s six largest oil Ukraine has refined 4.02 million tons of at refineries stand idle for weeks at a time, Ukrainian and imported oil, more than and industry officials lay the blame half at Kremenchuk, the country’s largest SOYUZIVKA squarely on the government. “Our biggest refinery. (Reuters) from Goncharenko from the Construction and JULY 4th weekend through AUGUST 1996. Universities... Architectural Institute is taking business (Continued from page 13) courses; Olena Nekhis from the Academy ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS WILL BE who wanted to participate. of Food Technology and Management is Subsequently, the program was modified studying economics and English; and on Saturday, August 24, 1996 by having American students go to Kharkiv Anton Voloshyn from the Industrial Art In- stitute is taking arts and computer courses. for eight weeks, while Ukrainian students Meet and congratulate the winners of the would come to the University of Maine for The American students will be leaving one semester. The USIA budget was fixed in mid-May and returning mid-July. Soyuzivka Amateur Photo Contest but the rearranged program required addi- They do not speak Ukrainian or Russian. These students are registered for three tional funds. If it were not for the generosity at the same time take part in the of two vice-presidents and two deans the credit hours at the University of Maine program would have died. All this was tak- and will work on a project in the institu- 5th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Day ing place during the budget crises between tion of their interest. Weekend Festivities the Congress and the White House, and it Andrea Perley, an environmental engi- took the assistance of Sen. William Cohen’s neering major, will work on water quali- office to assure the arrival of the Ukrainian ty; Jacob Bogar, a mechanical engineer- Come spend a day, weekend or entire week. students for the beginning of the semester. ing major, will work on hydraulics; and The week of registration and then the Michael Stevens, an art major, will study Telephone now for reservations: second week, the add/drop period, were restoration of paintings. All three stu- bewildering, but eventually all difficulties dents are on the dean’s list. While the 914-626-5641 were overcome. Maksym Tishchenko, program is primarily academic, there is from the Agrotechnical University, is also a social and cultural facet, involving studying mechanical engineering; Vasyl some travel and sightseeing.

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Church in Warren, primary chaplain of Veterans... Michigan Post 101 and retired commander, (Continued from page 4) U.S. Marine Corps, provided the ceremoni- Holynskyj, namesake to Buffalo’s Post 23, al prayers. The Rev. Panczuk paid tribute as two of the Ukrainian immigrants who not only the men and women who served in died as American heroes. the U.S. Armed Forces, but especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice. The second speaker, Mr. Wichar, under- The marker monument was then lined the month of April as a time to re- unveiled as a veteran placed a wreath member the “Bataan Death March.” During before the “Memorial Path Rock.” World War II Col. Kalakuka, the first At this moment, a signal was relayed to Ukrainian American to graduate from the two units of honor guards, volunteers from West Point Academy, went to serve with Fort Custer, to fire a 42-gun salute. Taps ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL PAID-UP MEMBERS Gen. Jonathan Wainwright in the Philip- were played by the Cemetery Carillon, a pines. During the Bataan tragedy and the gift of Michigan and National Amvets. MAIL YOUR ADDITIONAL INSURANCE PROPOSAL TODAY fall of Corregidor, Col. Kalakuka was res- As the Ukrainian entourage headed DON’T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD ponsible for saving 5,000 American lives. homeward, there was an euphoric consen- The concluding speaker, Commander sus that Michigan Post 101 has, indeed, DON’T BE UNDERINSURED Oleh Cieply, Michigan Post 101, high- experienced a historic interlude, and that SAY YES TO INCREASED INSURANCE lighted the many hurdles that were crossed Ukrainian American veterans will have to make the memorial marker dedication NO MEDICAL, NO AGE LIMIT, lasting dignity and respect among such an outstanding success. He also Americans in a national military cemetery. PERMANENT UNA MEMBERSHIP underscored the importance of unity As Maj, Michael O’Donnell, killed in TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR AIP PROGRAM BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE among Ukrainian American veterans. action in Vietnam, had said: “take one The Very Rev. Bernard Panczuk OSBM, moment to embrace those gentle heroes UNA HOME OFFICE pastor of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic you left behind.”

Washington, and was a member of both the Eugene Skotzko... Ukrainian Institute of America and the Uk- (Continued from page 4) rainian American Coordinating Council. He dent state of Carpatho-Ukraine. On return- and his wife, Mary, were involved in estab- ing to the U.S. in 1939, he was sent by lishing St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox ODVU to Washington to open a Ukrainian Church in Washington in 1949. Information Bureau there. He published his political autobiography, Mr. Skotzko held both a bachelor of sci- “In the Service of the Homeland” (1986), ence and a master of arts degree from and was contributor to “The Zboriv Lands” Georgetown University’s School of Foreign (1985), a history of the nationalist move- Service. He began his career in the federal ment in western Ukraine. government in 1941 and served 35 years He was also a member of Ukrainian before retiring as economics editor of the National Association Branch 15. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Monthly Labor Mr. Skotzko is survived by his wife of Review in 1976. 59 years, Mary Kissel Skotzko of Silver Mr. Skotzko was a member of the Spring; two sons, Waldimir and Eugene Federal Editors’ Association, the first presi- Jr., both of northern Virginia; and four dent of the Association of Ukrainians in grandsons.

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I do want to add that what I got I got Sergey Bubka... from amateur sports and I like that. (Continued from page 11) Today it is a little bit different. It is more Your family still lives in Luhanske? a job, a business. Even now I want to keep my amateur spirit, to spend my My father and mother live in Luhanske. time, to be in the sport with all my heart. And your brother, Vasiliy, who also I think that focusing on the money, on is a vaulter? the business, is not enough. Yes, me, Vasiliy and one other guy, Have you given any thought to Tserkadish Klera, who works in my club retirement? today, we moved together to Donetske. I think about retiring from the sport. If What made you become a pole everything remains all right, then I will con- vaulter, it is a rather unusual type of tinue a minimum of two years. After two sport? years I will decide what to do. It depends on my results and on my physical condition. I wouldn’t say that it was my decision. It happened because of an older friend So even if you win gold in Atlanta who lived on the same street as us. He this year, you will continue? began earlier on to pole vault. He saw I think I will, I like it. What is nice about that I was good at sports, that I played this sport is that I am responsible for most soccer and was very quick. everything. I am alone, some people help He invited me to pole vault. Through me, but, basically, I can do what I want. him I discovered the sport, I had never Beyond sports, many people are involved seen it before. and it then becomes difficult to see the At what point when you were in the results. It’s very tough. When it comes to special sports schools did coaches real- business, many people are involved. ize that you had a very special talent? I have spoken with many former ath- letes, and they tell me the best time they In Donetske, the pole vault school was had was in sports. I listen to them and very good, but it was not enough. The strat- use their experience in my career. egy of my coach and me was that we looked at pictures of all the best pole Who do you think is your main vaulters from around the world, and we competition going into the Atlanta took the best parts from them, and we cre- Games? ated a person that had never existed. We I think its (Okkert) Brits, the South then started to work toward being such a African guy, and the Russian pole vaulters, person. Through this we improved tech- (Rodion) Gataulin, (Maksim) Tarasov, and niques and in the end had good results. maybe the Frenchman (Jean) Galfione. Do you consider what you developed Give us a prediction as to who is with your coach something new and dif- going to win. ferent from what had been done before? That is difficult. It is in Atlanta, it I think that the technical part we depends on the weather. The Olympics The Pechersk School developed more and did it better than are always a special competition, it is An international school in Kyiv others. It was the technique. very difficult to predict what will happen. is looking for staff beginning August 1996

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around for as long as, for example, ATTENTION Toronto University... radioactive cesium does — 40 years.” ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 100 (Continued from page 9) In conclusion, Dr. Komar said study of Please be advised that Branch 100 has merged with Branch 452 as of June 1, 1996. Economic Cooperation and Development the disaster’s effects have been compli- All inquiries, monthly payments and requests of changes should be sent to (OECD) in 1990 as “a means for prompt- cated by every possible variable that dis- Mrs. Natalie Shuya, Branch Secretary: ly communicating to the public in consis- torts epidemiological data — doses tent terms the safety significance of received were not measured but calculat- ed; screening procedures were changed Mrs. Natalie Shuya events reported at nuclear power plants.” after the incident, as the clean-up was 6646 Howard Ave. In a range from 1 to 7, the levels serve conducted, and revised since; Soviet Hammond, IN 46324 as indicators of the degree of damage to policies in widely recruiting and then dis- (219) 931-8752 the reactor core and breaches of persing clean-up workers, evacuation “defense-in-depth,” the exposure of plant policies and the mass migration of the workers, and the exposure of the outside affected population following the break- environment and population, and the ATTENTION up of the Soviet Union make follow-up level of emergency plas implemented. very difficult. ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 306 Level 1 events are described as “anom- Please be advised that Branch 306 has merged with Branch 155 as of June 1, 1996. alies”; Level 2 and 3 as “incidents”; and Industry official on health effects Levels 4 to 7 as accidents of increasing All inquiries, monthly payments and requests of changes should be sent to In Dr. Norman Gentner, the nuclear Mr. Yaroslav Zaviysky, Branch Secretary: severity. The Windscale/Sellafield accident at a industry had its second spokesman to offer a perspective on the Chornobyl accident’s Mr. Yaroslav Zaviysky military installation in England (1957) effect on human health, but from a position and the Three Mile Island station in 11 Bradley Road of somewhat greater medical authority. Dr. Harrisburg, Pa., (1979) both rated a 5 Clark, NJ 07066-3203 Gentner is the AECL’s senior science advi- because of damage to the station, (908) 827-8642 sor in its Health and Environmental although they varied widely in the extent Sciences Branch and a member of the of radiation released. United Nations’ Scientific Committee on The Chornobyl accident was a 7 the Effects of Atomic Radiation ATTENTION because it involved catastrophic damage (UNSCEAR). ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 404 to the reactor, a major release of radia- Dr. Gentner said UNSCEAR’s deter- Please be advised that Branch 404 has merged with Branch 444 as of June 1, 1996. tion with acute health effects to both minations on the doses people received All inquiries, monthly payments and requests of changes should be sent to plant workers and local population, and a and the accident’s health effects would Mr. Al Kachkowski, Branch Secretary: large-scale and long-term implementa- be ready for publication in 1999 or tion of emergency plans. 2000, adding that his presentation was Mr. Al Kachkowski The Ontario Hydro technician also 126 Simon Fraser Crescent based on data from eight consensus doc- outlined procedures for plant and envi- Sascatoon, SK S7H 3T1 uments sponsored by the European ronment decontamination. “There’s no Res. Tel.: (306) 374-7675 Commission, the IAEA, the World way around it, if you have contamination Off. Tel.: (306) 373-6228 Fax: (306) 373-6228 Health Organization, a host of other of the environment, it’s expensive, it international agencies and representa- takes a long time, it’s highly disruptive tives of the three most affected countries and ... you have a very large amount of (Belarus, Ukraine and Russia). ATTENTION waste to deal with,” Dr. Dinnie said. He identified those to be studied as the The Canadian spill management engi- ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 455 up to 800,000 workers involved in the neer also said that at Chornobyl “they Please be advised that Branch 445 has merged with Branch 489 as of June 1, 1996. clean-up and the 134,000 evacuees from [Ukrainian authorities] still haven’t come the 30-kilometer exclusion zone. All inquiries, monthly payments and requests of changes should be sent to to grips with the question of the long- As Dr. Komar pointed out, the over- Ms. Halyna Kolessa, Branch Secretary: term destination of the waste and conta- lapping terms of rems, rads, Sieverts and minated material.” Ms. Halyna Kolessa Grays often makes assessment of doses “Awareness around the world about 100 Montgomery St., Apt. 8-I and effects of radiation confusing. Dr. the importance of a safety culture that Gentner’s presentation did little to allay Jersey City, NJ 07302 includes a questioning attitude and a con- (201) 434-0237 this confusion. In fact, he persisted in servative approach by plant technicians... “providing the context” of doses of back- arose from Chornobyl,” Dr. Dinnie said, ground radiation (non-ionizing) and radi- “and has been applied to improve the ation released by nuclear accidents, tests safety of operations of all nuclear power and bombs explosions (ionizing). plants.” On one hand, Dr. Gentner spoke of a The final member of the energy and lack of leukemias emerging in the technology panel was Dr. Ken Dormuth, expected period following the accident, director of the AECL nuclear fuel waste and on the other attributed the recorded management program, who presented a rise in cancers to a sharpening of the proposed concept for disposal deep under screening process. He asserted that the the stable bedrock of the Canadian only observed health effect that could be Shield, which was technically interesting ascribed to the accident was the rise in and offered additional assurance of his thyroid cancers among children. country’s safe approach to the problem. However, by Dr. Dormuth’s admission, Liquidators “didn’t become immortal” this held little relevance to problems Worrying at the Chornobyl accident’s faced by Ukraine. official death toll of 31, Dr. Gentner said Radiation’s impact that 26 of 28 of those who died while under observation at Moscow Clinic No. Dr. Komar, also a staff emergency 6 had “severe burns over three-quarters physician at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick of their bodies which compromised their Children, led off the health panel she ability to survive.” He also asserted that moderated essentially by providing a pre- no additional deaths “have been correlat- sentation of her own. ed with the severity of acute radiation Dr. Komar provided a basic explana- sickness.” tion of the different kinds of ionizing “Time and time again over the last radiation (as opposed to the non-ionizing three or four years we have read reports radiation found in the background from of 6,000 to 8,000 deaths having occurred radon gas, the sun, etc.) that affects among the liquidators, due to their partic- human health and attempted to allay the ipation in the accident clean-up,” Dr. confusion engendered by the many Gentner said, and with a deft statistical terms, from rems to Sieverts, that “tend stroke demonstrated that given the “less- to make the literature more complicated er longevity” observed in Ukraine, about than it needs to be.” 18,000 of the clean-up workers could Dr. Komar also surveyed the known have been expected to die. health effects of radiation exposure, The AECL official blamed Ukrainian underscoring the thesis that no dose is a law for ascribing all deaths among clean- safe dose. She said Chornobyl was up workers to the Chornobyl accident unique because it involved the highest although “credible studies indicate that recorded release of radionuclides into the it’s nothing more or less than the normal environment, that the widely scattered rate of death.” fallout will predispose people to effects “They didn’t become immortal because over the long and short term. “We have no experience with toxins that hang (Continued on page 19) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 19

Chornobyl’s “invisible threat” Toronto University... The symposium’s final speaker was Dr. (Continued from page 18) Klaus Kuch of the Clarke Institute of of their participation in the clean-up of the Psychiatry and also a University of accident,” Dr. Gentner said. Toronto medical faculty member, who UNA’S PLAN He contested the accuracy of recent gave a professional appreciation of the psy- “10” claims that 125,000 have died in Ukraine chological trauma to Ukraine’s population as a result of the accident (also calling engendered by the Chornobyl accident. into question the figure of 148,000 cited Dr. Kuch defined psychological trauma by Dr. Vladislav Torbin of the Chornobyl as the overwhelming of an individual’s or a Ministry at the Yale/Columbia confer- group’s ability to adapt to a radical distur- ence). “This arose from a mis-translation bance, originally modelled on the experi- yrs. old from a Ukrainian Ministry of Health doc- ence of shell-shock by soldiers in World 1100 ument, which was actually referring to the War I. total number of deaths from all causes Paradoxically, the psychiatrist whatsoever in all persons residing in the explained, the trauma caused by the acci- regions of Ukraine affected by the dent has been heightened by the fact that Chornobyl fallout in the period 1988- most did not witness the actual explosion ,,000000 policy 1994,” Dr. Gentner said. 10 and that its effects are imperceptible to 10 He also asserted that people had been the five senses. Dr. Kuch said that evacuated from some areas of the exclu- humans under stress scan their surround- sion zone because of “a questionable avert- ings and become increasingly anxious if ed dose and can never go back, even the threat they face is invisible. dollars per month though it’s safe to do so, quite safe.” Dr. Dr. Kuch drew the analogy of being 1100 Gentner called them pawns in the hands of startled in a dark room, where one is politicians who “substitute countermea- unable to scan for the origin of the stress, sures [to the accident’s alleged effects] for which is markedly alleviated when the social policy.” light is turned on. for Leukemia and thyroid cancer To complicate matters, in Ukraine the years threat has been identified as a long-term 1100 Dr. Sylvia Asa, a University of one, because of knowledge about lasting Toronto professor of pathology and a effects from radioactive contaminants, staff pathologist at the city’s Mount and the creation of exclusion zones, Dr. Sinai Hospital, gave a presentation on Kuch said. cash at age 65 the clinical aspects of thyroid cancer He also pointed out that about 15 per- 10,000 development and the influence of iodine, cent of any given population are suscep- 10,000 as well as its radioactive isotope. tible to anxiety disorders, including Not available in Canada Dr. Asa outlined the correlations of about 6 percent who are prone to develop age and proximity to the stricken reactor depressive disorders. Dr. Kuch said the as factors that enabled researchers to wide-ranging trauma caused by an inci- attribute the emergence of tumors in dent of such deep implications as CALL THE UNA TODAY FOR DETAILS children to radiation exposure. She Chornobyl would most likely exacerbate traced the oncogenetic (cancer-causing) these predispositions. effects of radiation. Dr. Kuch said symptoms of post-trau- (800) 253-9862 Dr. Asa mentioned that experts had matic stress disorder could surface in not expected thyroid cancer to emerge in behaviors such as hyper-vigilance, and the aftermath of the accident, because it that the continued checking for signs of had been previously thought to be a pri- cancer (in itself quite stressful) could easi- TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 70 marily genetic disorder. ly evolve into compulsions and phobias. Dr. Asa also explained that while the On a wide societal scale, trauma is in Jersey City, NJ thyroid papillary (infolded) cancers most often registered in a dissolution of As of June 1, 1996, the secretary’s duties of Branch 70 in Jersey City, NJ have been which have developed among Ukraine’s traditional community bonds, a sense of assumed by Mrs. Maria Haluszczak. children are aggressive, they are among suspension of societal rules and general- the most treatable forms of the disease if ized contempt for authority. We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence regarding membership and caught at an early stage. This, in turn, Dr. Kuch concluded by saying that the insurance, as well as their membership premiums to the address listed below: accounted for the happily low mortality only solution was for psychiatrists to work levels among affected children. in concert with other health service Dr. Alvin Zipursky, a colleague of Dr. providers and social scientists to “replace Mrs. Maria Haluszczak Komar at the Hospital for Sick Children speculation with information, to turn the 244 1/2 Fourth Street and a professor of pediatrics at the sympo- light on so that people in the affected soci- Jersey City, NJ 07302 sium’s host university, followed with a ety can see the threat, and address it appro- (201) 653-5497 presentation on the treatment of children priately.” with leukemia at Kyiv’s Hospital No. 14. Dr. Zipursky opined that it will proba- bly never be known whether the inci- dence of leukemia went up as a result of the Chornobyl accident because “the quality of diagnosis has gone up so dra- matically, and the incidence of death has gone way down because of the vast improvements in treatment.” Dr. Zipursky gave an account of the UNESCO-sponsored project to bolster leukemia treatment at the Hospital No. 14, which handles Ukraine’s entire hematology patient load. He was happy to report that the survival rates had gone up to 80 percent, close to Western stan- dards, thanks to the dedication of Ukrainian personnel and the constant flow of donations from foreign groups, such as the German Evangelical Church. Dr. Zipursky said Ukraine’s need for funding is ongoing for supplies (particu- larly drugs) and for upkeep and support of medical machinery. The veteran hematologist said Ukraine’s gross defi- ciency in up-to-date library resources could be easily remedied by establishing a stable computer connection to the Western MED-Link network. In conclu- sion, Dr. Zipursky said, “Define the needs specifically and communicate con- tinuously, then solutions can be found.” 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1996 No. 22

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