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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIV HE No.KRAINIAN 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine KuchmaT says Unew Russian tax TransitionW to hryvnia reported could result in “economic war” to be proceeding smoothly

by Roman Woronowycz Kremlin to hold off for 30 days. by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau Now President Kuchma has said that Kyiv Press Bureau any VAT would halt the influx of KYIV — Ukraine’s President Leonid Ukrainian goods into Russia, which is KYIV — Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Kuchma said on September 7 that Russia’s overwhelmingly Ukraine’s largest trad- Minister for Economic Affairs Viktor decision to impose a value-added tax ing partner. Pynzenyk said on September 12 that (VAT) on Ukrainian goods could result in At a press conference held on monetary reform and the transition from “economic war,” and called the levying of September 7, the president asserted that the karbovanets to the hryvnia has gone the tariff political in nature. “unless the decision is canceled, this will smoothly thus far and has exceeded Beginning on October 1 the Russian in fact mean an economic war.” He tem- everyone’s expectations. Federation will impose a 20 percent tax on pered the remark by explaining that “one If all continues to go well for the dura- all goods entering the country from should take into account at the same time tion of the transition, Mr. Pynzenyk said Ukraine. The decision was made by presi- that all wars end in peace.” he had confidence that the 1997 budget, dential decree back on August 18. It seems that the president has put up which went to the Parliament the same Originally the tariff was to have begun on the “beware of dog” sign when no dog day, is a realistic one that will lead to a September 1, but Ukraine’s Deputy Prime lives in the yard. The “economic war” long-awaited economic upswing. Minister Viktor Pynzenyk convinced the that Mr. Kuchma has threatened could The hryvnia, which was introduced on hardly be won by Ukraine; only 10 per- September 2 and for a two-week transi- cent of Russia’s trade is with its southern tion period was to be the currency of neighbor, while Ukraine sells 60 percent Ukraine alongside the old karbovanets, of its goods to Russia. Moscow also has has quickly become the major vehicle of economic transactions. Mr Pynzenyk Crimean library seeks stifling control over the Ukrainian econ- said that in the first five days of mone- omy because it fulfills much of Viktor Pynzenyk, Ukraine’s deputy tary reform, 60 percent of the supply of Ukraine’s energy needs. prime minister for economic affairs. Ukrainian books the karbovanets in circulation was Four days later the president’s chief of by Marta Kolomayets changed out. By September 12, 74.1 per- staff, Dmytro Tabachnyk, softened the Trust in the new Ukrainian currency is Kyiv Press Bureau cent (232 trillion kbv) of the old money stance taken by President Kuchma. He higher than thought, it turns out. Almost had been replaced. KYIV — Although more than 1 said the term “economic war” should be two-thirds of all karbovantsi exchanged “Our prognosis as to how the transi- million Ukrainians live in the used loosely. “I believe that such a term were for hryvni, explained Mr. Pynzenyk tion would occur was more pessimistic,” Autonomous Republic of the Crimea, should be used in quotes,” said the chief (about 150 trillion kbv). The hryvnia has said Mr. Pynzenyk. “The people have there is not one Ukrainian-language of staff. He gave no specifics as to what remained steady against the dollar, trad- proved us wrong, and we are pleased.” library or reading room on the penin- action Ukraine might take should Russia ing at around 1.70 hryvni. Many had feared that the hryvnia sula, according to a recent article in proceed with the VAT. The deputy prime minister, who holds a would prove as unstable as the karbo- Ukraina Moloda, a popular national He did call Russia’s decision “artifi- Ph.D in economics, also expressed delight vanets had been and that the public would cial price control” and said it was imple- that deposits in savings banks have dra- newspaper published in Kyiv. opt to buy dollars, a scenario that could mented in part to help fill Russian cof- Despite the fact that the Crimea’s have left the hryvnia worthless in the fers and avoid a budget crisis. Ukrainian speakers appealed to the international markets it is trying to crack. (Continued on page 3) local Ministry of Culture in Russia has said that, in effect, Ukraine Symferopil on a number of occasions is dumping goods on the Russian market to help establish at least one Ukrainian because it is not a member of the CIS library in the republic, these requests Customs Union and therefore does not seem to have been ignored. adhere to the value-added taxes that the Public upbeat about new currency So, Ukrainian language speakers participating countries have imposed upon by Roman Woronowycz ceeded in “an open and honest” man- and Ukrainian literature enthusiasts themselves. The Customs Union agree- Kyiv Press Bureau ner. Only 13 percent disagreed. have decided to take matters into ment signed in 1992 by most CIS mem- Kyivans said that another factor that bers, but not Ukraine, stated that the VAT KYIV — A public opinion poll con- their own hands and form a com- makes the introduction of the hryvnia would be collected by the source country ducted in Kyiv on September 7 shows mittee to create a Ukrainian lan- so promising is that it has proceeded in rather than the importing country, which is that Kyivans have become downright guage library in the Crimea. a non-confiscatory manner, that is, no contrary to Western norms. For CIS mem- upbeat about the new hryvnia. To date, they have the space, limits or penalties were put on what ber-states it is the only option because bor- The survey, conducted by the they have the manpower – a num- amount or in what manner the old cur- ders remain open and so it is not possible Democratic Initiative, a sociological rency could be exchanged. ber of people have said they would to track tariffs at customs checkpoints. survey organization funded by work free of charge at the library – On September 2 Russia’s Minister of Freedom House, asked 400 people When asked if they had suffered but they have no Ukrainian-lan- the Economy Yevgeni Yasin said the whether “the introduction of the hryv- financial loss as a result of the mone- guage books. “market situation and budgetary require- nia will change the situation in tary reform, only 11 percent answered The organizing committee has ments” conditioned the decision, accord- Ukraine.” Fifty-eight percent of those “yes,” while 38 percent said “none.” issued an appeal for Ukrainian-lan- ing to Interfax-Ukraine. He added that if questioned responded in the affirma- However, a full 40 percent said that guage books. They are requesting Ukraine would accede to the customs tive, 29 percent said “no” and 13 per- price increases in the marketplace that book donations be sent to : union then the problem, which President cent stated that it is difficult to say. prior to the introduction of the hryvnia First Ukrainian Public Library in Kuchma called the application of political This is a drastic change from how had cost them. the Crimea, vul. Kyivska 139a, pressure on Ukraine, would disappear. respondents answered in September Finally, Kyivans believe the hryvnia Symferopil, 33050 Ukraine. A working group of Ukrainian and 1995, when only 23 percent felt opti- will remain relatively stable. A mere 4 The organizers request that each Russian government officials was formed mistic about a new Ukrainian currency percent believed that the hryvnia would book include an inscription or to resolve the issue in August when and 42 percent replied that the hryvnia dramatically drop in value against the marker identifying the donor (indi- Ukraine’s Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko would not change matters in Ukraine. dollar within a year; 22 percent foresaw vidual or organization) so that traveled to Moscow with Deputy Prime The reason for the change of opin- no change at all; while the majority, 46 future generations will know who Minister Pynzenyk. Conventional wisdom ion also is striking. A large majority, percent, responded that the hryvnia helped the peninsula establish its holds that once all is said and done, certain 69 percent, feel the transformation would lose only a small amount of first Ukrainian library. goods will be excluded from the VAT, from karbovanets to hryvnia has pro- value vis-à-vis the dollar. while others will be taxed. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 No. 37

Growing credit union movement NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS holds second conclave in Ukraine Good news for beer lovers Deputies boycott Crimean Parliament by Marta Dyczok Since Ukraine became independent five years ago, up to 200 credit unions have KYIV — When Ukraine declared its SYMFEROPIL – A majority of the KYIV – Cooperation has become one officially registered. Not all of them are independence in 1991, its beer brewing Crimean legislature boycotted the sched- of the new buzz words in the new operational yet since many face adminis- industry was not in good shape. Ancient uled opening session of the regional par- democracies of Eastern Europe. Some trative start-up difficulties. Helping them equipment, an inefficient labor force, liament due to a demand by the Rossiya have more claim on the word than others. overcome these problems are Ukrainians primitive distribution systems and no bloc of pro-Moscow deputies that the One indisputable group is the World from Canada, the U.S. and Australia who funds for improvement made the indus- Parliament’s leadership step down, Council of Ukrainian Credit Unions, have experience in the credit union busi- try’s survival questionable. The current Radio Ukraine reported on September 9. which held its second conference in Kyiv ness. Assistance is coming in the form of production is about half of what it was The pro-Russian deputies, who have on August 20-21. Representatives of advice, training and technical support. then, but the industry is coming back to been calling for a vote of no confidence credit unions from various regions of Last year USAID allocated a three-year in the leaders, accused supporters of the Ukraine, Canada and the United States life — as evidenced by the first national $1 million project aimed at creating 10 leadership of deliberately stalling the met on the eve of Ukraine’s fifth anniver- beer show held in Kyiv. “There are at model credit unions across the country. least 100 breweries in Ukraine. In recent vote. They believe the speaker, Yevhen sary celebrations to discuss future plans. In March the Canadian foreign aid “We have crossed the mystical five- times I would say at least 50 new micro- Supruniuk, who is still hospitalized after agency CIDA approved a five-year $3.4 year barrier,” Pavlo Movchan told the breweries have started operating,” said escaping from kidnappers, is ineffectual million Ukraine Credit Union Development assembled delegates, “and now we need Arkady Okolot, deputy chief executive of and overly pro-Kyiv. (OMRI Daily Project. to focus on Ukraine’s domestic economy. former beer monopoly AT Ukrpyvo. He Digest) Toronto-born Bohdan Kozy is the Kyiv- In this the emerging cooperative move- said that though there were over 40 com- based project manager. Having spent, four Croatian Minister in Ukraine ment is playing an important role.” panies taking part in the show, more The cooperative spirit was very much in years living and working in Ukraine he is wanted to participate but could not be KYIV — Croatian Deputy Prime evidence at the conference. Delegates from familiar with both the work conditions and squeezed in. Brewers still need to create Minister and Foreign Minister Mate various countries and their spouses milled potential for development in the new coun- a market for beer in Ukraine, where the Granic spent two days on an official visit around in the foyer, greeting each other and try. He explained the strategy of the popular drinks are horilka or cheap red in Kyiv. Minister Granic met with exchanging business cards. Even the for- Canadian program as a grass-roots wine. Beer has a somewhat tarnished rep- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Hennadiy malities had a friendly feel to them. Dmytro approach aimed at transferring skills. “We utation from the Soviet days when it was Udovenko and Parliament Chairman Hryhorchuk from Chicago, president of the are trying to help credit unions in Ukraine sold from a barrel in the street and “was Oleksander Moroz. They confirmed an World Council of Ukrainian Credit Unions, create a network,” he said just before the often cloudy and had unidentifiable agreement on friendship and cooperation, who presided over the opening session, opening of the conference. things floating around in it,” as Irene which will be signed when Ukraine’s warmly welcomed speakers to the podium An important step in this networking is Marushko of Reuters put it. (Reuters) President Leonid Kuchma visits Croatia and, apologizing for his jet lag, asked participation in the international credit in the next year. Mr. Granic supported Ukraine to lift price freeze whether he had forgotten anyone. union system. A Ukrainian National the Ukrainian peacekeepers in Bosnia Association of Credit Unions has already The emphasis of this renewed coopera- KYIV — Because Ukraine’s introduc- and said international forces should been created and, with assistance from tive movement in Ukraine appears to be tion of its new currency, the hryvnia, is remain there for two more years while Ukrainians in the diaspora, contact has been continuity. An elderly former corporal going so smoothly, Prime Minister Pavlo Bosnia-Herzegovina stabilizes. The min- from the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, Mr. made with the other national associations isters also discussed increasing trade and and the World Council of Credit Unions. Lazarenko announced that Ukraine will Kuk, gave a short speech explaining how lift the price freeze two weeks early, on economic cooperation. (OMRI Daily during World War II the cooperative Although the first steps have been taken, Digest) according to Kenton Eggleston of the September 16. He said the International movement provided the economic base for Monetary Fund and other international Canadian Cooperative Association, “Much Belarus sentences seven Ukrainians Ukraine’s freedom fighting movement. financial institutions were already “We were able to continue our military work continues to be needed to ensure that informed of the decision, Ukrainian news struggle for an independent Ukraine Ukraine’s credit unions flourish and grow MINSK — The seven Ukrainians on agencies reported on September 9. The because we had backing from the coopera- as viable financial institutions.” trial in Belarus for participating in a karbovanets, in circulation for the past tive movement. There is an important rela- Judging from the mood at the second Chornobyl rally have been sentenced to tionship between economic independence conference of the World Council of several years, is to be phased out by one to two-and-a-half year prison terms, and national consciousness,” he said. “The Ukrainian Credit Unions, there appears September 16. Coal miners, still owed ITAR-TASS reported on September 6. cooperative movement helps people devel- to be no shortage of people willing to put wages for July, are to be paid by that date Although the presiding judge said the op a sense of control over their own destiny, in the necessary effort to revive the coop- as well, due to raised excise taxes on nationality of the defendants was not an which is much needed in Ukraine today.” erative movement in Ukraine. spirits and tobacco products, and about issue, they received much harsher sen- 60 percent of pensioners will receive the tences than the Belarusian defendants. pensions owed them by mid-September. The average sentence was under two (OMRI Daily Digest) weeks, and the two organizers who went on hunger strikes received suspended PHOTO FOLLOW-UP: Kohl in Lebed to handle fleet negotiations sentences. The Ukrainian consul in SEVASTOPIL — The head of Russia’s Minsk said the trial was unfair and that Security Council, Alexander Lebed, is to he would appeal in the Belarusian handle further Black Sea Fleet negotia- Supreme Court. (OMRI Daily Digest) tions because “Kyiv has shown a tendency Kuchma names new ministers to go back on its commitments.” Russia interprets the Sochi agreement as giving it KYIV — Ukrainian President Leonid exclusive rights to Sevastopil, while Kuchma on September 5 signed a decree Ukraine interprets the agreement as allow- appointing Yuriy Rusantsov as coal min- ing Russia to use some bays for its ships ister, Susana Stanyk as minister of family without precluding Ukraine’s use of the and youth issues, and Andrii Svyrdnyk as port, UNIAN reported on September 9. health minister, Ukrainian Radio report- (OMRI Daily Digest) ed. (OMRI Daily Digest)

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Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Efrem Lukatsky changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets (Kyiv) The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who visited the Ukrainian capital on September 2-3, P.O. Box 346 Staff editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) lays a wreath at the grave of the unknown German soldier at the recently opened Jersey City, NJ 07303 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) German Soldiers Cemetery, where some 4,481 German war dead are buried and with some 40,000 more to be reburied there. During his official visit to Kyiv, The Ukrainian Weekly, September 15, 1996, No. 37, Vol. LXIV Chancellor Kohl reiterated German support for Ukraine as an integral part of Europe. Copyright © 1996 The Ukrainian Weekly (For full story, see Roman Woronowycz’s report in The Weekly, September 8.) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 3

Parliament reconvenes, but 60 deputies Konowal’s regimental headquarters still have not taken the oath of allegiance votes against trilingual memorial by Marta Kolomayets administered only to newly elected by Christopher Guly Kyiv Press Bureau deputies. “If we are to swear on the Constitution OTTAWA — The headquarters of KYIV — The September 3 deadline today, it means that we can serve an Victoria Cross winner Filip Konowal’s for deputies to pledge allegiance to the entire four-year term” (through the year regiment in British Columbia has refused new Constitution of Ukraine came and 2000), argued Volodymyr Alekseyev, a to erect a trilingual marker in his honor. went, but by September 12, 60 lawmak- deputy from the Inter-regional faction in The senate of the Royal Westminster ers had still not taken the oath to protect Parliament. Regiment recently voted to cancel plans the sovereignty and independence of to unveil an English-, French- and Oleksander Lavrynovych of the Rukh Ukraine and to obey the Constitution and Ukrainian-language plaque memorializ- faction called this move illogical and said laws of their country. ing the only Ukrainian Canadian to that until a Constitutional Court is Although many lawmakers assume obtain the military prize. formed many issues outlined in the that those deputies who have not yet Instead, the regiment will install two Constitution cannot be resolved. taken the pledge are from the left-wing English-only plaques in its New forces, their names have not been Although the Communists like to Westminster, British Columbia, armory revealed, and the Parliament’s Secretariat point out that without 60 deputies taking next May. One will honor World War I has refused to give out this information. the oath the Parliament may wind up veteran Mr. Konowal; the other will honor Members of the Secretariat insist they ineffective and perhaps even without a the regiment’s other V.C. winner who will give deputies a few more weeks to quorum, Mr. Lavrynovych said he is not served during World War II. pledge allegiance to the Constitution, worried. Col. William McKinney, honorary stating that at the beginning of the month “Even without these 60 deputies we colonel of the Royal Westminster the number of “unpledged” deputies had are not in a dangerous situation,” he Regiment and chairman of the senate been 83 and has now fallen to 60. noted. “We’ll be at about the same num- that voted against the trilingual memori- ber we had when this Parliament con- al, told Canada’s national daily newspa- Kyiv Oblast deputies issue statement vened in May 1994,” he added. per, The Globe and Mail, that all public But deputies from Kyiv Oblast issued There are now 417 deputies in plaques in the Vancouver suburb are a statement on September 10 criticizing Parliament (several gave up their man- written in English only. this move, calling the action to keep dates and decided to work in the govern- “We’re not anti-Ukrainian, we’re not secret the names of the deputies who did ment); without the 60 who have not anti-French,” he said. “We’re a proud not swear to uphold the Constitution taken the pledge, there will be 357 Canadian regiment and have been since “amoral.” In their six-paragraph state- deputies. 1863. We’re not a bigoted regiment. We are anything but ... It’s just that we are ment the 15 deputies once again pledged Chairman outlines priorities to support the Constitution and laws of 99.9 percent English in this city.” Ukraine, and distanced themselves from Parliament Chairman Moroz has out- However, Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Cpl. Filip Konowal those who did not take the oath of alle- lined the top priorities for the Parliament spokesperson for the Ukrainian Canadian giance. in the remaining months of 1996. Among Civil Liberties Association (UCCLA) that Canadian Defense Minister David They also urged deputies from other them, he included: creating new state organized similar commemorative projects Collenette paid tribute to the Ukrainian regions to follow suit, making public institutions as prescribed by the in honor of Mr. Konowal in Toronto and Canadian war hero at the Toronto cere- their intentions to loyally serve Ukraine. Constitution, such as the Constitutional Ottawa, called the West Coast’s decision mony and at a similar memorial held in The 15 Kyiv Oblast deputies also Court; drafting laws as required by the an example of “racism.” Ottawa on July 15. made it known that every deputy from new Constitution (at least 60 new laws The former president of the Royal There are plans to erect another histor- the region – except for Parliament are needed, according to Mr. Moroz); Westminster Regiment Association who ical marker in Mr. Konowal’s home Chairman Oleksander Moroz – signed approving a resolution to expel deputies proposed the New Westminster proposal town, Kudkiv, Ukraine. the September 10 appeal. who are still otherwise employed; and also expressed disappointment in his col- King George V personally conferred nominating candidates for the post of leagues’ rejection of the trilingual the Victoria Cross, the British Factions threaten protests deputy chairman vacated by Oleh Konowal memorial. Commonwealth’s most prestigious medal On the opening day of this sixth ses- Dyomin, who is now the president’s rep- Jerry Gangur said that while members of bravery, on Mr. Konowal in London on sion of the Parliament on September 3 resentative in Kharkiv, and candidates of his association supported the idea, the October 15, 1917. Mr. Konowal, then 29, there were also threats by members of the for the Constitutional Court (as envi- former commanding officers who com- became only one of 93 Canadians to ever Rukh and Derzhavnist (Statehood) fac- sioned by the Constitution, the prise the regimental senate rejected it. In receive the V.C. since it was established tions to protest the presence of Parliament nominates six of the 18 voting nay, Mr. Gangur acknowledged to by Queen Victoria during the Crimean Communists who had refused to pledge judges). The Globe and Mail that “a lot of the War in 1856. allegiance to the Constitution. That move The Parliament has voted to postpone things said really hurt.” Following his military career, Mr. received little support, however. until the winter the restructuring of its On August 21, the Royal Canadian Konowal worked as a janitor on Parliament Some left-wing forces in Parliament permanent committees, downsizing from Legion’s Konowal Branch 360 in Toronto Hill in Ottawa. He died in 1959 at the age argue that it is illegal to force deputies to 23 to between 12 and 15 standing com- unveiled its own trilingual plaque honoring of 72, and is buried in Ottawa’s historic swear on a Constitution which was mittees. Another issue that has been put Mr. Konowal. Both Branch 360 and the Notre Dame Cemetery, where a new adopted after they were elected to the off is the adoption of new parliamentary UCCLA offered to cover the costs of erect- upright marker, donated by Veterans Parliament and that this oath can be rules of procedures. ing a similar plaque in New Westminster. Affairs Canada, adorns his grave.

The rate for 1996 was pegged at 48 per- Transition to hryvnia... cent. In 1995 inflation reached 182 per- (Continued from page 1) cent. Konowal Prize is instituted The key to holding down inflation is KINGSTON, Ontario – Canada’s level research and writing at any matically increased. Since monetary minister of national defense, David M. Canadian university in the areas of reform began 13 days ago, deposits in to allow for no emission of money beyond that budgeted, a policy that Mr. Collenette, announced the establish- Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian mili- commercial banks have increased from 42 ment of an annual Konowal Prize, tary history. It is anticipated that the first Pynzenyk said the National Bank of trillion kbv (42 million hrv) to 73 trillion named to honor World War I Victoria award will be made in the fall of 1997. Ukraine and the government will strict- kbv (73 million hrv). He said that 35 per- Cross recipient Filip Konowal. Speaking on the occasion of the ly maintain. With monetary reform and cent of all karbovanets to hryvnia transac- The announcement was made on unveiling of a second trilingual historical inflation under control, the deputy tions were done through in-bank transac- August 21 in Toronto, where Minister plaque honoring Mr. Konowal, the min- tions. Deposits of one year’s duration or prime minister predicted that Ukraine’s Collenette delivered an address at the ister of national defense observed, “I am longer have risen by 30 percent. economy would expand for the first unveiling of a trilingual plaque honor- very pleased to announce that we soon Much of the newfound trust in savings time in 1997, by 1.7 percent GDP over ing Mr. Konowal at Branch 360 of hope to have in place the Konowal accounts can be credited to a relatively 1996. The Royal Canadian Legion. Prize. This will be an annual scholarship low inflation rate in the last several The budget calls for a deficit of 4 per- In August 1917, Mr. Konowal, a for one or two Ukrainian military col- months. In June and July inflation rose cent (this year the goal was 6.2 percent Ukrainian-born immigrant, distinguished lege students to come to Canada for a merely 0.1 percent each month, although and today it stands at 6 percent with three himself during the Battle for Hill 70, year to study Canada, the Canadian sys- in August it climbed by 5.7 percent. Mr. months left in the fiscal year), of which near Lens, France. On August 21, the tem of government, and the relationship Pynzenyk predicted that the September the International Monetary Fund is to 69th anniversary of that date, members between the military and civilian author- rate also would hover at around 5.7 per- subsidize slightly more than half. of Branch 360 of The Royal Canadian ities ... at a military college in Canada. cent. A light, if only a dim one, seems to be Legion, celebrating their own 50th We anticipate the program will start in Now Ukraine’s economic challenge is shining at the other end of the tunnel of anniversary, confirmed that $25,000 will the fall of 1997. This branch is very gen- to keep the inflationary spiral in check economic reform that President Leonid be made available annually to support erously contributing towards the scholar- and for the Parliament to approve a real- Kuchma began two years ago, and Mr. Ukrainian officer cadets attending ship. This Konowal Prize will make sure istic budget. Pynzenyk was obviously delighted at Canada’s only military university, the that Mr. Konowal’s legacy is well Mr. Pynzenyk said the budget that how the latest stage in the transformation Royal Military College of Canada, in remembered and honored. You can take just went to Parliament foresees infla- took place. “If I had to do this again, Kingston, or to help finance graduate- great pride in this initiative.” tion reaching no higher than 25 percent. even 100 years from now, I would do it 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 No. 37

Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada visits University of Alberta by Halyna Klid of Ukrainian doctors and thereby helps improve health care for mothers and EDMONTON – Volodymyr Furkalo, children in Ukraine; the Legal Training Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada, was Project, which seeks to modernize legal recently a guest of the University of education in Ukraine; and the Canadian- Alberta. Accompanied by the Embassy’s Ukrainian Legislative Education first secretary for science and technolo- Project, which was recently undertaken gy, Borys Poliachenko, Ambassador at CIUS. Furkalo visited the campus to acquaint Ambassador Furkalo expressed his himself with university units that co- appreciation of the opportunity to visit operate or maintain academic ties with the University of Alberta and acquaint Ukraine. himself with its activities. He noted that Ambassador Furkalo met with Dr. an important goal of Ukrainian govern- Martha Piper, university vice-president ment policy is to ensure close coopera- (research and external affairs), and Dr. tion with Canada’s university system. Allan Tupper, associate vice-president His visit to Alberta was one of the first (government relations). (University steps toward the implementation of the President Dr. Roderick Fraser was out of Embassy’s new strategy of establishing town at the time.) direct contacts at the provincial and Also taking part in the meeting were oblast level, including cooperation Dr. Zenon Kohut, director of the among universities. Relations with the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies province of Saskatchewan have been (CIUS), and James D. Jacuta, executive established as a result of Premier Roy director of the Canadian-Ukrainian Romanow’s visit to Ukraine, and Ambassador Volodymyr Furkalo (second from right) during his June 10 visit to Legislative Education Project at CIUS. Ambassador Furkalo said he expects that the University of Alberta. Also in the photo (from left): Borys Poliachenko, Dr. In conversation with the ambassador, similar cooperation can be developed Martha Piper and Dr. Zenon Kohut. Dr. Piper stressed that the University of with other parts of Canada, most notably Alberta’s position of leadership in with the Western provinces, whose University of Alberta and the universities Ukrainian government proposing joint Ukrainian studies in North America was potential is only beginning to be appreci- of Chernivtsi and Lviv, as well as the efforts in a number of areas that can due in no small measure to cooperation ated in Ukraine. University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, serve as a basis for future cooperation. with Ukraine’s academic institutions The ambassador said he has great and the work that CIUS is doing in After their meeting with Dr. Piper, since the attainment of Ukrainian inde- expectations of useful cooperation with Ukraine. who noted with satisfaction the new pendence. This has led to the develop- Alberta, which, like Ukraine, has a large The ambassador said he expressed his and active role of Ukraine’s Embassy ment of official and unofficial academic agricultural sector and well-developed appreciation of the institute’s accom- in Canada with regard to cooperation, relations, and to the initiation of oil, forest and high-technology indus- plishments, citing it as one of the centers Ambassador Furkalo and Mr. exchanges of professors and students. tries. Since both Ukraine and Alberta that has developed Ukrainian studies as a Poliachenko met with directors of uni- Dr. Piper maintained that such coop- have extensive networks of higher educa- discipline. versity units that maintain academic eration is vital to the development of tional institutions, there are good grounds Moreover, the University of Alberta, a contacts with Ukraine. Ukraine’s academic infrastructure. She for long-term mutually beneficial cooper- leader in the humanities and in the sci- The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian made particular mention of four univer- ation. ences, can greatly assist Ukraine in the Studies, established in 1976, is the initia- sity units: CIUS, which marked its 20th As examples of such cooperation, development of its academic contacts tor and leader in the development of the anniversary in July; the Osvita Medical Ambassador Furkalo noted the ties and research programs. The ambassador University of Alberta’s contacts with Project, which assists in the education already established between the presented Dr. Piper with letters from the Ukraine. The institute consists of a number of autonomous units, each with its own spe- Lapica Awards recognize Ukraine’s writers cific program or project: CIUS Press, the Stasiuk Program for the Study of by Marta Dyczok tion to setting new trends in contemporary and Dr. Natalia Yakovenko for her work Contemporary Ukraine, the Ukrainian Ukrainian poetry, the trio has also broken on the history of literature. Church Studies Program, the Ukrainian KYIV — “We would like to find with old social trends. He concluded his The awards ceremony was hosted by Language Education Center, the Peter another Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko thank-you speech by informing the audi- Prof. George Grabowicz of Harvard Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical or Lesia Ukrainka,” said Ray Lapica ence that the “three Ukrainians have been University. He was also one of the mem- Research, the Encyclopedia of Ukraine when asked why he set up the Helen friends and colleagues for over 10 years bers of the selection committee along Project Office, the Journal of Ukrainian Lapica Awards in Ukrainian Literature. and have never had a fight.” with scholars from eight other universi- Studies and the Ukrainian Canadian “Writers are the only salvation for Other recipients were Oksana ties and institutions. Program. Ukraine.” Mr. Lapica explained that in order to The first award ceremony was held on Zabushko for non-fiction, who has CIUS carries on research in Ukrainian ensure the contest’s fairness, the execu- June 11 at the University of the Kyiv- recently achieved notoriety for her frank and Ukrainian Canadian studies, publish- tive of the fund asked for nominations Mohyla Academy. Six awards of $1,000 exposé of sexual behavior in Ukraine es academic monographs and a journal, from reputable literary experts both in were handed out to gifted Ukrainians. from a woman’s point of view in develops educational materials for lan- Ukraine and abroad, including the The poetry prize went to the Bu-Ba-Bu “Poliovi Doslidzhennia z Ukrainskoho guage instruction in bilingual schools, Ukrainian Writers Union, universities of trio of Yuriy Andrukhovych, Oleksander Seksu” (Field Research on Ukrainian organizes seminars and conferences, and the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Lviv, Irvanets and Victor Neborak. Sex), Mr. Andrukhovych for prose, awards fellowships to students and estab- Kharkiv and Kyiv, Harvard University On accepting the award Mr. Neborak Volodymyr Dibrova for translation, lished researchers. and the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian thanked the fund and noted that in addi- Anatoliy Makarov for literary criticism The Osvita Medical Project, which Studies at the University of Alberta. began in 1992 as the Chornobyl’s The 80-year-old American-born Children Project, was conceived as an Ukrainian has been actively following educational program for pediatricians. In events in the homeland of his parents for 1994, with additional funding of more many years. In the memory of his wife, than $2 million from the Canadian gov- Helen, he set up a small fund that has ernment, it expanded its activity, provid- been distributing money to students for ing courses for midwives, gynecologists over one year. In an interview during his and specialists in infant care. Project last visit to Kyiv, Mr. Lapica explained results will be assessed following its that the philosophy of the fund is to help completion in 1997. keep Ukraine democratic. Over the past Canadian volunteers completed 150 year, 80 scholarships were granted to educational missions in 12 major students in Ukraine, Canada and the Ukrainian cities, from Lviv in the west to United States. Donetske in the east, as well as on the This year Mr. Lapica decided to Crimean peninsula. Fifty-eight selected expand the activities of the fund to sup- specialists from various regions of port writers. Aware of the important role Ukraine participated in four-month train- literature has played in Ukrainian histo- ing sessions in Canada. ry, he set up the Helen Lapica Literary More than 25 medical laboratory spe- Awards. cialists and technicians learned to use Following the success of this year’s and service diagnostic equipment competition, Mr. Lapica plans not only installed in clinics participating in the to continue but to expand the awards. Osvita project. More than 200 Before departing Kyiv he said, “When I Ukrainian doctors learned English as a return to the United States I will continue second language under the project’s to fund-raise and in a few years raise the auspices, and thousands of kilograms of prestige of these awards to the level of Noted writer Lina Kostenko with Ray Lapica. the Pulitzer Prize.” (Continued on page 10) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM UNA Seniors Association holds 22nd conference at Soyuzivka by Anna Chopek KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The 22nd con- ference of the UNA Seniors Association was held at Soyuzivka on June 9-14. It was a wonderful opportunity for senior mem- bers from various parts of the United States to renew old friendships. Activities were carried on in a relaxed and friendly atmos- phere. Sessions were carried on in both Ukrainian and English languages. A wine and cheese party on the Veselka deck began the week’s activities. The orchestra playing old time favorites and dancing contributed to an enjoyable evening. In all 108 seniors registered for the con- ference. Registration was handled by Olga Paproski, Dr. Stefania Baranowskyj and Mary Bobeczko. Members participated in a liturgy and panakhyda at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson in memory of deceased UNA seniors and the victims of Chornobyl. The conference was opened by President Anna Chopek. The singing of the American and Ukrainian anthems was led by Eugene Moroz, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Honorary President Eugene Woloshyn read President Bill Clinton’s message on the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. Seniors form a “living wreath” to commemorate the victims of the Chornobyl nuclear accident. Olga Liteplo was elected English-lan- guage secretary and Jurij Swyschuk, dent, was not present because of illness, surer; Ms. Liteplo and Yurij Swyschuk, ference is the annual auction. Not only do Ukrainian secretary. and Controller Bohdan Bezkorowajny respectively, English and Ukrainian secre- the UNA seniors donate the Ukrainian arti- The minutes of the 21st conference were could not attend because of illness in his taries. Regional representatives who had cles for the auction, they also bid on them. read by Alice Orlan in English and Helen family. Controllers John Pawlow and served the previous year were re-elected. The auction was very ably conducted by Trenkler in Ukrainian. Reports were given Joseph Lesawyer reported that the treasur- Many interesting talks were given dur- Messrs. Woloshyn and Moroz. by Ms. Chopek, president, Ms. Paproski, er’s books were in order, and a vote of con- ing the conference. Dr. Roman Marie Prucknicki and Cornelia treasurer; and Sam Liteplo, vice-president. fidence was passed. Baranowskyj spoke in Ukrainian on the Yavarow conducted a raffle and raised The following regional representatives The nominating committee – composed current problems in Ukraine, and Dr. more money. The total raised by the auc- also reported: Ms. Paproski, Connecticut, of Mrs. Remick, Mrs. Orlan and Mr. Roman Procyk gave an English version tion and raffle was $1300. The committee Anne Remick, New England, Maria Woloshyn – submitted a slate of officers. of the high points. Dr. Procyk then spoke on donations, Irene Russnak, Estelle Mandzij, New Jersey, Ms. Liteplo, New Unanimously elected for the 1996-1997 in English on the work of the Ukrainian Woloshyn and former UNA Supreme York City and vicinity; Irene Russnak, term were: Ms. Chopek, president; Ms. Research Institute at Harvard and exhib- President John O. Flis, recommended that Rochester, N.Y.; and Ms. Bobeczko, Ohio. Orlan, executive vice-president; Mr. ited its various publications. 50 percent of the monies raised be sent to Danylo Slobodian, executive vice-presi- Liteplo, vice-president; Ms. Paproski, trea- Martha Lysko, secretary of the the Children of Chornobyl Foundation and Ukrainian National Association, brought 50 percent to the Ukrainian National the seniors up to date on various insurance Women’s League of America project, The UNA sponsors hockey team in Kontakt Cup policies now available from the UNA. Babusia Fund, to aid poor grandmothers in Mr. Lesawyer, former supreme presi- Ukraine. dent of the Ukrainian National by Stefko Kuropas ed in two divisions. Social activities included: Dr. Association, spoke about the inaugura- The UNA-sponsored Chicago U- Baranowsky arranged a cruise on the tion of the Chornobyl Memorial Forest in CHICAGO – The Ukrainian National Hawks defeated the Edmonton Ukes 4-2 Hudson River; Nicholas and Mary Florida and his participation in planting Association sponsored the Chicago U- in the final of the recreational division. Bobeczko, John and Helen Laba, and Sam the first tree. Hawks Hockey team in the Kontakt Cup Amazingly, the U-Hawks finished in last Liteplo conducted an evening of Bingo; Hockey Tournament held in Toronto. place in 1995. In the competitive divi- Mary Bednarczyk and Rosalie Polche Michael and Stefania Babiak gave a The tournament, sponsored by the sion, the Toronto Husars edged the recorded the donations made by the demonstration of ballroom dancing; Ms. Kontakt Ukrainian T.V. Network, was Oshawa Halendas 6-5. members – a total of $595. This sum has Liteplo and Mr. Moroz, led a Ukrainian held in the Northeastern suburbs of After the games, all the teams got been sent to American Forests, and trees folk song sing-along at the Veselka Bar; Toronto on April 19-20. Thirteen teams together for a dinner dance and awards will be planed in Ocklawaha Prairie, Fla., Ukrainian videos were shown by Yury from all over North America including presentation. Awards were presented by and in the Kyiv, Poltava and Chernihiv Trenkler; and a new racing game intro- Edmonton, Montreal, Oshawa, Chicago, regions of Ukraine. Toronto, New York and Detroit, compet- (Continued on page 13) One of the favorite activities of the con- (Continued on page 14)

Olympic movement thanks JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Valeriy Borzov, on August 15 thanked the Ukrainian National Association for helping Ukraine’s athletes who competed at the Summer Olympiad in Atlanta. In a letter to the fraternal organization, Mr. Borzov wrote: “We are thankful to the leadership of the Ukrainian National Association and all its members for the constant support (both moral and financial) for the development of the Olympic movement in Ukraine.” “You, too, have played a role in Ukrainian athletes’ successes,” he underlined, noting that Ukraine’s Olympians had won 23 medals, earning 10th place in the over-all team standings. Back in February, the UNA had presented $10,000 in donations to the Ukrainian Olympic effort. The funds had been collected from Ukrainian commu- nity members who responded to the UNA’s appeal to support Ukraine’s athletes at this time of economic crisis. UNA Advisor Stefko Kuropas (center) presents check to Chicago U-Hawks play- Since February, an additional $5,000 was collected by the UNA for the ers Ed Owerko (left) and Walter Pohribnyj. The UNA sponsored the team in the Olympic fund. Kontakt Cup tournament. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 No. 37

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Forbes’ fallacies A new Constitution for Ukraine

By now many readers will have read or at least heard of an article about by Michael V. Kostiw cy’s growth around the world, I also take great pride in the contributions made by Ukraine published in Forbes magazine (September 9 issue) that is so slanted, Nothing is so fundamental yet so so full of fallacies, that it not only does a grave disservice to its readers but tar- U.S. organizations that are supporting important to the freedoms we enjoy as Ukraine’s political transformation. nishes the reputation of the magazine that published it. Titled “Tinderbox” — Americans as the United States and bearing an overhead that reads “The world hasn’t seen the last of ethnic Organizations such as the International Constitution, which guarantees our right Republican Institute (IRI) and other U.S. turmoil in Eastern Europe. Keep your eye on Ukraine.” — the article was writ- to do and say as we please so long as it ten by Paul Klebnikov, an associate editor at Forbes. groups have provided technical and politi- does others no harm. For the 52 million cal advice and training to those pro-demo- Right from the start, readers who have been to Ukraine recently have more people of Ukraine, however, that guaran- than ample reason to question whether the writer has. In the lead paragraph Mr. cratic activists struggling to restructure tor of individual and political liberty only Ukraine’ s former Communist system. Klebnikov states that Ukraine “is riven between those who want reunion with recently came into existence. Russia and those who want to remain independent.” He then paints a picture of Since 1993, IRI has worked at the grass- On June 28, Ukraine severed its final roots level with Ukrainians who, because “poor Ukraine,” which is a “basket case economically” and “lags far behind tie to the bear of Soviet communism Russia in abandoning socialism.” His description of Kyiv is pure fantasy: of their commitment to improving the lives when the nation’s Parliament over- of their families and fellow countrymen, “Ukraine’s capital, Kiev [sic], has none of Russia’s post-communist vitality: no whelmingly approved Ukraine’s first traffic jams, few foreign cars, no new construction, no new wealth. ...” desperately seek the experience we as Constitution since gaining independence Americans have gained through over 200 Incredibly, the writer goes on to argue that “Reintegration with Russia would in 1991. It was an act that sent a signal to alleviate many of these [economic] problems, but the electorate is of two minds on years of practicing democracy. people around the world that Europe’s IRI works with people like Loubov the subject.” He then cites the fact that over 70 percent in Ukraine voted in a refer- second largest country is firmly estab- endum in March 1991 to remain part of the USSR; then in December of the same Maiboroda, a wife, mother of two young lished as a free and democratic nation. daughters, and a political party leader in year, 92 percent voted to approve independence. “Now they seem to be changing Although not widely reported in the a small city in central Ukraine who cred- their minds again,” he notes, adding that 30 percent in a recent poll want to merge Western media, June 28 takes its place its IRI as her “only source of political with Russia and another 50 percent want closer economic, political or military ties. atop Ukraine’s historical milestones; growth.” Ms. Maiboroda vividly remem- Well, what we have here, quite simply, is selective reporting of the facts. Yes, more important than its 1990 declaration bers growing up with her family stigma- it’s true that on March 17, 1991, there was a union-wide referendum in which of sovereignty; and more meaningful tized as an “enemy of the state” after her 70.2 percent of Ukraine’s voters opted for preservation of the “Union of Soviet than even its first multi-party presidential Socialist Republics,” but it was defined in the referendum question as “a renewed election. Passage of Ukraine’s fundamen- grandfather was abducted and killed by federation of equal sovereign republics.” Even more pertinent, however, is the tal law – one that guarantees property the Communist regime for alleged crimes result of the national referendum held in Ukraine on the same day as the all-union rights, the right to political expression against the government. plebiscite: 80.2 percent of the voters said yes to the question: “Do you agree that and many other freedoms literally Her memory of Communist repression Ukraine should be part of a union of Soviet sovereign states based on the princi- unimaginable only a few years ago – is her source of political motivation for ples of the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of Ukraine?” Thus, the second demonstrates political consensus on the betterment of Ukraine. She and other question, clarified just what kind of “union” the citizens of Ukraine were interest- Ukraine’s movement toward representa- democratic activists have received from ed in. Unequivocal evidence of the populace’s intentions came in the aforemen- tive democracy. IRI, thanks to American taxpayers, prac- tioned December referendum. As far as the recent poll cited is concerned, report- Ukraine’s plight since communism’s tical information and training on the ing the results of a poll cannot be serious reporting if, first of all, the question failure caused the demise of the Soviet party development issues and campaign asked is not cited; and second, the sample is not defined. Otherwise you can find Union is truly remarkable. Naysayers in skills they need to reform their country. or juggle statistics to support any point of view, indeed, any fallacy. our government, the media and foreign During Ukraine’s recent constitutional Then there is the issue of characterization of Ukraine’s population. “Ukraine affairs organizations prematurely predict- process, IRI traveled to several cities to has a long tradition of ethnic strife and borders that were fixed arbitrarily by com- ed Ukraine’s inability to govern itself. provide up-to-date and credible informa- munist leaders decades ago,” writes Mr. Klebnikov. Ethnic strife? Come again? Despite its rich agricultural and natural tion to political activists, elected officials Arbitrarily fixed borders? Why pick on Ukraine? “Ukrainians are ethnically resources, geostrategic location and and concerned citizens who had little or almost indistinguishable from Russians,” continues Mr. Klebnikov. What does industrial capacity, popular opinion ran no access to material on what would that mean? And there’s more such blather. against Ukraine’s ability to operate inde- become their nation’s fundamental law. As if the damage in the main article was not enough, Mr. Klebnikov also penned a pendently of Russia or some federation After the Constitution was adopted, companion piece that painted Ukraine as the home of fascists intent on pursuing the of former Soviet states. Economic ruin, U.S. Ambassador William Green Miller ideas of “racial and cultural purity.” The subject of the article is a small fringe group, civil war and general political malaise wrote that... “knowing the International the Ukrainian National Self-Defense Organization (UNSO). But, one wouldn’t know were among the calamities the so-called Republican Institute is here offering its that UNSO is a tiny aberration in a nation of 52 million, since Mr. Klebnikov cleverly experts predicted. support expertly and enthusiastically describes the group as “Ukraine’s most powerful paramilitary nationalist organiza- Yet, Ukraine proved the pessimists makes my job easier and is greatly appre- tion,” leading one to think, of course, that it is large and is one of many. wrong. The streets of Kyiv and other ciated by our Ukrainian colleagues.” So, to Forbes magazine we say: Shame on you. Get your information cities have not witnessed violent demon- IRI and other U.S. institutions can take straight, provide a relevant context and serve your readers properly. strations against the government; strife great pride in what they have helped their has not erupted among conflicting ethnic Ukrainian counterparts accomplish. groups; the reigns of government have These Ukrainian-American partnerships changed hands without coup attempts; have and will continue to pay huge divi- Sept. and tanks have not pounded a recalcitrant dends to people such as Ms. Maiboroda TTurningurning the pagespages back... back... parliament into submission. Thanks to and thousands like her. the will and determination of its people, Make no mistake. A new constitution 15 Ukraine has survived and even grown is no panacea for a country still striving into a stabilizing force in a region long- to dismantle a totalitarian system that 1991 known for volatility. prohibited independent political expres- On September 15, 1991, more than 50,000 citizens of newly As someone with Ukrainian ancestry, I sion and a centralized economy that dis- independent Ukraine gathered at St. Sophia Square to celebrate celebrate the fact that the country of my couraged productivity. Efforts to priva- the country’s August 24, 1991, declaration of independence. heritage has now fully joined the world tize large state enterprises must be reju- The all-national public meeting, which included a moleben celebrated by the hierarchs of freedom-loving nations and that the venated; Ukrainians must be fully and priests of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox and Ukrainian Greek-Catholic people of Ukraine enjoy the right to self- empowered with knowledge of their Churches, began with people’s deputy and presidential candidate Levko Lukianenko read- determination. As an American, I am rights and responsibilities in civil soci- ing the act accepted by the Supreme Council of Ukraine on August 24. glad that the United States has a new, ety; a new election law is needed; and Leading political activists, including Mykhailo Horyn, Vyacheslav Chornovil, Ivan constitutionally legitimized partner in inflation must be controlled through Zayets, Oleksander Yemets, Larysa Skoryk, Stepan Khmara and Pavlo Movchan, Eastern Europe that shares our democrat- introduction of a permanent currency. spoke to the crowd. Representatives of the Crimean Tatars, coal miners of Ukraine, ic principles. Likewise, as someone inti- These are only a few of the many members of Soyuz Ukrainok (Ukrainian Women’s Association) and other civic orga- mately involved in promoting democra- obstacles remaining in Ukraine’s path, nizations also addressed the throngs that came to celebrate Ukraine’s freedom. but the determination and ability of the During the meeting, the people approved resolutions calling for cancellation of a Ukrainian people, who, after all, are the referendum scheduled for December 1 to confirm the proclamation of independence Michael V. Kostiw is vice-chairman of only ones who can claim credit for their by the Ukrainian Parliament. the board of directors of the International country’s successful push for stable After the public meeting, the people formed columns and, led by ex-soldiers dressed Republican Institute. democracy, should not again be underes- in the uniforms of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and the Sich Riflemen, made their way from Volodymyr Street to the Khreshchatyk where they gathered at Independence Square (formerly October Revolution Square) to participate in a meeting organized by the Ukrainian Republican Party. Its chairman, Mr. Lukianenko, once again spoke to the people and stressed the need for democratic forces to consolidate in order to strengthen SENDTo order THE an air mail WEEKLY subscription to The TO Ukrainian UKRAINE Weekly Ukraine’s sovereignty. This meeting was addressed also by leaders of Rukh, as well as the Peasants’ Democratic Party and the Prosvita Ukrainian Language Society. for addressees in Ukraine, send $160 Throughout the day, the sounds of Ukrainian national songs resounded through for subscription fee and postage costs to: Subscription Department, loudspeakers placed along the Khreshchatyk. Source: The Ukrainian Weekly, “50,000 in Kyiv celebrate Ukraine’s new independence,” The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. September 22, 1991 (Vol. LIX, No. 38). No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places marily on transfers of national income through the state budget. It was not a zero by Myron B. Kuropas Thanks for Weekly’s sum game, as Prof. Sachs suggests, rather, Olympic coverage an unquestionably minus sum game for Dear Editor: the Ukrainian people. Instead of, say, using these transferred Thank you, The Weekly, and a special funds for modernizing the economic struc- thanks to Roman Woronowycz, for the ture and capital stock or for introducing Welcome to the club, Mr. Klebnikov excellent detailed reporting on the new technology in Ukraine, where they It never fails. Just about the time I Klebnikov writes, “but the electorate is of Ukrainian Olympians. were generated, they were used for the think Ukraine is home-free, along comes two minds on the subject. In March 1991 I cannot help but feel there was media development of the Asiatic regions of the a kick in the shins. over 70 percent of Ukrainians voted in a ref- bias in the reporting of the events in which Russian Federation or for satisfying the Such was the case with Paul Klebnikov erendum, to stay in the Soviet Union. Eight Ukrainian Olympians took part. Example: great power ambitions of the USSR. This who, in an article in the September 9 months later, after the Soviet Union was dis- The bland narration by John Tesh, who policy was obviously possible as a conse- issue of Forbes magazine, penned one of solved anyway, 92 percent of Ukrainians only showed some feeling when relating quence of Ukraine’s political status, whose the most phantasmagoric articles about voted to approve their new independence.” background information with photos about interests had to be subordinated to those of Ukraine I’ve read in months. Not quite the whole story, Mr. the Russian gymnasts. Could he be of Moscow. Were one able to add the effect “Even with fighting in the former Klebnikov. On July 16, 1990, before the col- Russian extraction? Another example: of these foregone opportunities of Yugoslavia stopped, at least for now,” begins lapse of the USSR, the people of Ukraine Bronze medalist Oleksander Bahach, omit- Ukraine’s economy to the more evident Mr. Klebnikov, “the world may not have proclaimed their sovereign status. In March ted from the footage showing the American effect of national income transfers, the seen the end of turmoil in Eastern Europe. of 1991 70.2 percent of the people of gold and silver winners on the platform. game for the Ukrainian people was indeed Watch Ukraine. This former member coun- Ukraine voted to preserve a Union of Soviet, Frankly, the American news media’s minus sum in the past and an additional try of the Soviet Union, the size of France, Socialist Republics as “a renewed federation publicity of this great event was upsetting. reason why the reconstruction of their with 52 million people, is riven between of equal sovereign republics.” On August economy is so difficult at the present. those who want reunion with Russia and 24, 1991, the Ukrainian Parliament declared Mary Andreyko If Ukraine’s economic conditions those who want to remain independent. It is Ukraine’s independence. On December 1, South Pasadena, Fla. within the Tsarist Empire and the USSR not a dispute likely to be settled amicably.” 1991, 92 percent of the people of Ukraine were simply of intellectual interest, per- Ukraine is a tinderbox, folks, and sanctioned the declaration in a referendum: haps only students searching for disserta- Russia has just about had it. “Russia is As David Pryce Jones points out in “The Many thanks due tion topics in economic history would now a democracy, and the Russian presi- Strange Death of the Soviet Empire,” have reasons to rejoice. However, dent cannot ignore the pleas of the Ukraine’s action was the coup de grace. to Woronowycz Ukraine’s colonial experience in the past Russian-speakers in Ukraine if they ask I hasten to point out that not everything Dear Editor: is acutely pertinent to the current politi- for his help,” writes Mr. Klebnikov. Mr. Klebnikov wrote is fantasy. “Because cal relations between the two countries. Russia a democracy? Is that why of opposition from both the old commu- Please convey our congratulations and As presented incisively, for instance, Communists, nationalists, authoritarians, nists and many nationalists, privatization expressions of gratitude to Roman by Dr. Fiona Hill, another participant in anti-Westerners and Socialists won far in Ukraine is proceeding at a snail’s Woronowycz for his comprehensive and the mentioned HURI forum, Russia has more seats in the Russian Duma last pace,” he writes. “Some of the country’s thoroughly enjoyable coverage of the by no means given up its intention to rein- December than democrats, free marketeers, most attractive assets are still government- Ukrainian participation in the XXVI corporate Ukraine into its empire, if only and pro-Westerners? The Communist Party owned...the investment law has been Olympic Games. under a different guise, for example, the alone won about 22 percent of the seats. If changed four times since 1992, and taxes Without his excellent reporting, we Commonwealth of Independent States. Russia is a democracy, why has Boris sometimes take up 93 percent of compa- would know very little on this subject, in One can add that in this effort Russia is Yeltsin sacked so many economic reform- nies’ profits...While Kuchma says he spite of the many hours spent in front of enthusiastically supported by the various ers and why did Congressman Benjamin A. wants foreign investment, local politics our TV set watching the Summer Games so-called left wing parties in Ukraine. Gilman recently write that “70 percent of makes it unwelcome.” No argument there. in Atlanta. To ward off such attempts, it is incum- all businesses there [in Russia] say they Although his article does little to pro- Many thanks, Mr. Woronowycz! bent on those who are responsible for pay protection money to crime cartels”? mote Ukraine, Mr. Klebnikov could be Many thanks, The Ukrainian Weekly! defending Ukrainian independence – and, I’m sure Boris Yeltsin is just aching to ignored if it weren’t for one thing. His Alexander Voronin yes, on their advisors as well – always to come to the assistance of Russian speak- motives in writing his article become clear Oksana W. Voronin remind the citizens of Ukraine of their ers in eastern Ukraine. After his glorious towards the end when he inserts a little Silver Spring, Md. country’s colonial exploitation by Moscow victories in Chechnya, Ukraine should be side bar called “Messianic Mission.” under both the tsarist and Soviet regimes. I a piece of cake. Borrowing a page from Morley Safer of apologize for ending this letter, for want of Russian speakers in Eastern Ukraine are CBS infamy, Mr. Klebnikov writes about a better expression, with the oft repeated forced to watch “turgid, Ukrainian-language Dmytro Korchynsky, described as “the More on transfers warning by George Santayana: “Those who programming” because the “relatively enter- head of Ukraine’s most powerful paramili- forget history are condemned to repeat it.” taining fare” of Moscow TV “has been ban- tary nationalist organization: Ukrainian of Ukraine’s assets ished to a weak third channel, hardly visible National Self-Defense UNSO.” To read I.S. Koropeckyj Dear Editor: in most places,” continues Mr. Klebnikov. the piece is to conclude the UNSO, which Moorestown, N.J. In his illuminating discussion of inde- How about that for a reason to secede? holds only three seats out of 420 in the pendent Ukraine’s economic development Editor’s note: This problem is dis- There are other reasons. For Russian Ukrainian Parliament, is an organization of at the recent Harvard Ukrainian Research cussed in greater detail by the author in speakers, Mr. Klebnikov opines, “economic thousands of young Ukrainian nationalists Institute’s meeting (The Ukrainian Weekly, his book, “Development in the Shadow.” injury is being added to political insult” committed to a kind of Jacobinistic purifi- August 25), Prof. Jeffrey Sachs states that (Edmonton, 1990), Chapter 3. because “the vast majority of the country’s cation of the Ukrainian nation. “The whether Ukraine was exploited by Russia export earnings and tax revenues” emanates Ukrainians are the only barbarian nation in or not is of secondary importance to the fact from eastern Ukraine. “Where does the all of Europe,” Mr. Korchynsky is alleged that both republics were inefficiently man- St. John’s students money go? To subsidize the poorer, to have told Mr. Klebnikov. “Irrational?” aged under the Soviet regime, hence the Ukrainian-speaking regions of the west.” concludes Mr. Klebnikov. “Rationality difficulties in starting reconstruction. What nonsense. Eastern Ukraine is a doesn’t always win. Think Iran. Think have fond memories rust belt of inefficient, dying industries that Bosnia. Think Chechnya. Think...” Furthermore, he bases his notion of Dear Editor: exploitation on a moot issue: which country would collapse tomorrow if they weren’t I welcome Mr. Klebnikov, who speaks exported its products at below equilibrium The students of St. John The Baptist subsidized by the government. Russia has Russian but not Ukrainian, to the Thrash prices in interrepublic trade. This statement Ukrainian Catholic School in Newark, enough dead industry of its own without Ukraine Club which includes such malefac- requires some comments. N.J., had many wonderful experiences to having to fish for more useless property. tors as Stephen Budiansky (who demonized As Prof. Sachs mentions, this problem reminisce about during the leisurely Mr. Klebnikov admits that “Russia has a Bohdan Khmelnytsky in U.S. News and has been analyzed extensively. Several summer months. stranglehold on Ukraine’s economy.” But World Report), Abraham Brumberg (who scholars in the West as well as in Ukraine, On May 5, 26 second graders (13 from later he writes: “Russian President Boris condemned “creeping Ukrainization” in while using various methodologies and St. John’s) with eager anticipation Yeltsin’s government has refrained from eastern Ukraine in the New York Review of various data bases, have been unanimous walked into church, each holding a can- either squeezing Ukraine economically or Books), Thomas M. Nichols (who com- in their conclusions that a significant share dle, while parents, relatives and friends fanning the ethnic flames in the eastern part pared Ukrainian behavior to that of Libya, of national income was transferred without watched with joy and pride. This indeed of the country.” Which is it? When is a stran- North Korea, and Iraq in the Christian compensation from Ukraine to other was a special liturgy and a day that no glehold not a squeeze? Ask any Ukrainians Science Monitor), Michael Ignatieff (who regions of tsarist Russia and, subsequently, one would forget, as the children recited in Ukraine and they’ll tell you all about moaned on PBS TV that the children of the USSR during various periods of time. their prayers and sang the liturgical Russia’s expertise in fanning ethnic flames. Russians in eastern Ukraine were being “tyr- This unrequited transfer amounted some- responses, finally receiving their first “Ukrainians are ethnically almost indis- annized” into learning Ukrainian in school), times to as much as 20 percent of national holy communion. tinguishable from Russians,” Mr. Klebnikov and, of course, that old miscreant Morley income (net material product). On Sunday, June 16, the eighth grade informs us, something like Spaniards and Safer, the 1994 winner of the Walter Clear evidence of such transfers was, commencement program took place, with Portuguese. Bad comparison. The people of Duranty Award for Journalist Dissimilitude. for example, Ukraine’s persistently low 10 students graduating. Doriana Alexis Spain and Portugal are very distinguishable Why is Ukrainian independence so threat- share in the total investment of the USSR Gorsky, Oksana Jablonsky, Alexa Jaroslava ethnically and, like Ukrainians and ening? Why is union with Russia, which has relative to its population share. Since it Milanytch, Dmytro Smyk, Andrew Scott Russians, they have competed and fought never brought anything but the most horren- was quite difficult to capture the effect of Wynarczuk, Marco Adam Hordynsky, with each other for centuries. dous of agonies, good for Ukraine? And, administered price structure in these calcu- “Reintegration with Russia would allevi- finally, when will serious American journals lations, they were in most cases based pri- (Continued on page 14) ate many of these [Ukraine’s] problems, Mr. stop publishing such drivel? 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 No. 37

“Rusalka’’ and ‘’The Stone Guest,’’ an admirer of the singer, asked him to sing Artur Rubinstein’s “Demon,” Nikolai in the world premiere (November 24, Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Maid of Pskov.” 1876) of “Vakula the Smith” (based on the He was the first to sing the leading part same Gogol story that inspired Rimsky- of Mayor in Peter Tchaikovsky’s Korsakov’s “Christmas Eve’’). Ukrainian opera ‘’Vakula the Smith” We have here an interesting situation (based on Gogol’s story), which pre- — two Ukrainian stories by Gogol miered November 24, 1876 at the St. (Hohol) serve as inspiration for two Petersburg opera house (then known as prominent composers (one of them, part- the Mariinsky Theater). That very perfor- Ukrainian), who ask a bass of Ukrainian mance also included another bass of parentage to portray their successful con- Ukrainian parentage, Fedir Stravinsky, cepts in a high-profile Russian theater... but more about him later. Like Petrov before him, Stravinsky Premieres to remember Petrov sang the part of Varlaam at the excelled as both a musical and dramatic Written on the occasion of the 120th active part in the preparations for such a sig- world premiere of Mussorgsky’s “Boris talent. In all he appeared in 64 roles to anniversary of the birth of tenor Modest nificant event, choosing the best performers Godunov.” In fact, Mussorgsky was in considerable adulation of the public and Menzinsky, whose firsts should never be and monitoring their work. The more the process of writing his Ukrainian the critics. There is only one Russian forgotten. important a composer and his creation the comic opera “Sorochyntsi Fair” (based biography on Stravinsky, published in Roman Sawycky has submitted this more significant and accomplished the per- on Gogol’s work), with the intention of 1951 and there seems to be nothing series to mark the 20th anniversary of the former he/she is likely to engage. casting Petrov in a leading role, when recent, let alone in English. column “Sounds & Views” which first Let us, then, survey numerous (and suddenly the great bass died. Mussorgsky Also displaying a wide range3 in his appeared in The Weekly in July 1976. largely unknown) instances when stopped working and left the opera unfin- vocal equipment was the impressive bass of Ukrainian artists were called upon to per- ished, to be completed ultimately by oth- Ukrainian stock, Adamo Didur (1874- PART I form in world premieres. I do not intend to ers long after his passing. 1946). On March 19, 1913, the Although the world of music still log first performances of Ukrainian music The main Russian biographical studies Metropolitan Opera staged the American echoes with such great masters as Bach, but, rather, will focus on premieres of on Petrov include works by Ye. premiere of Mussorgsky’s epic “Boris Beethoven and Brahms, the 20th century works by non-Ukrainian composers, great Lostochkina (1950) and Vladimir Stasov Godunov” under Arturo Toscanini’s direc- can be called the age of the superstar per- and not-so-great but, for the most part, of (1952). There is some material in tion. Didur was not only there; he was the former rather than the composer. international stature. Ukrainian but surprisingly little in English. first American Boris. Fedir Stravinsky (1843-1902) was yet Didur’s career at the Met was bright The classical music of Ukraine experi- Gala bassos enced a similar development. Such cre- another singer with a distinguished and very long (1908-1932). The basso’s ative entities as Berezovsky, Bortniansky One of the foremost dramatic basses in career in St. Petersburg. He was a repertoire included Ukrainian folksongs, 2 or Barvinsky, seldom to be encountered the history of music was none other than “basso cantante” of Ukrainian descent performed in the original language. A in later times, were gradually replaced by the Ukrainian-born Osyp Petrov (1806- and the father of Igor Stravinsky, whose few survive in historical recordings to be re-creative forces the likes of which just 1878). This stupendous singer impressed role in modern music has been com- admired also for the flawless Ukrainian. did not perform before on the Ukrainian Taras Shevchenko with his remarkable pared to that of Albert Einstein in mod- (Continued on page 12) scene. After all, household names such as acting technique and an incredible vocal ern science. Engaged at first by the Kyiv Paul Plishka, Lydia Artymiw, Oleh range of nearly three octaves (from the Opera, the basso then joined the princi- Krysa or the late Mykola Malko speak low B-Flat up to G-Sharp).1 pals of the Mariinsky Theater in St. 1 “Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera” by for themselves. Due, however, to socio-political circum- Petersburg, where he held star quality Harold Rosenthal and John Warrack (London In short, the renaissance of the stances, Petrov, like many others, was until his death. 1964). Much of the data on the Russian operas Ukrainian performing artist, which start- unable to realize his potential in Ukraine. Within the scope of his considerable has been culled from “Slovar oper” ed some 100 years ago, ought to be In the years 1830-1878 he worked at the St. contributions to Russian opera, Stravinsky (Dictionary of Operas, Moscow, 1962). logged before this century is out. Petersburg Opera, single-handedly creating gave notable performances in roles of 2 Paul Plishka is a good example of a con- leading roles for that theater. Ukrainian characters. These included the temporary “basso cantante,” i.e., a fully Festive occasions Petrov premiered a series of principal Mayor (Holova) in Rimsky-Korsakov’s “singing bass” rather than a very deep one. World premieres or first public perfor- parts (usually written for him) in the fol- “May Night,” which premiered January 21, 3 It seems that bass voices reaching into mances are often grand and festive occa- lowing Russian operas: Mikhail Glinka’s 1880, and Panas in “Christmas Eve,” first baritone scope is a Ukrainian trait. Hulak- sions of the musical and social season. The “Ruslan and Liudmila” and “Ivan presented November 28, 1895 (both operas Artemovsky, Petrov, Didur as well as Plishka composers themselves usually take an Susanin,” Alexander Dargomyzhsky’s based on works by Gogol). Tchaikovsky, all have this wide range in common.

Metropolitan Opera Archives The American premiere of Modest Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov” on stage at the Metropolitan Opera on March 19, 1913. Bass Adam Didur is seen in the foreground on the right in the title role. The conductor was Arturo Toscanini. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 9

DATELINEby Helen Smindak ZDYNIA: Poland’s Lemkos hold 14th annual Vatra ZDYNIA, Poland – The Lemko people are a hardy lot. They are accustomed to eking out a living in the rather stringent farming conditions of southeastern Poland, and to walking long distances on hilly terrain in any weather. When the 14th annual Lemko Vatra blossomed here for three days in July in a natural amphitheater site, they did not flinch during two days of cloudbursts and pour- ing rain. Sheltered by umbrellas or huddled inside pup- tents on the hillside facing the covered stage, they applauded festival performances by entertainers from Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine. The third day – Sunday – brought welcome sunshine and a stream of cars and buses to fill acres of meadowland on the periphery of the Vatra (literally, bonfire, figurative- ly, festival). Local residents, both Polish and Lemko, came on foot, swelling the crowds into the thousands. Delores Sheptak, who hails from the Canadian province of Manitoba, made a spur-of-the-moment visit from Ukraine with relatives who live in Lviv. The occa- sion brought a family reunion as Ms. Sheptak and a cousin from Mississauga, Ontario, gathered with their Ukrainian kinfolk at the Lemko home of the Fil family, to whom she is also related. A 40-something Lemko from Ivano-Frankivske, Ukraine, brought his Ukrainian wife and teenage son to see the land where his parents had lived all their lives. Among festival attendees were many visitors from Ukraine, some from the United States, and at least one The blessing of the grave of Orthodox priest and Lemko patriot the Rev. Maksym Sandovycz. family from Australia. Festival organizers estimated the overall attendance at 5,000 to 6,000, As the warm sun dried muddy roads on Sunday, peo- ple gathered around small campfires or sat in the shade of two huge parachute-like canopies, catching up on family and clan news. Good-humored banter and group singing held sway in the daytime, while revelry and dancing took over in the evening. Though the over-all tenor of the festival was merry, there were recollections in many minds of the bitter post-war years, when the Lemkos experienced impris- onment in concentration camps and resettlement to Ukraine and other parts of Poland. The Polish government’s attempt to wipe out this minority group culminated in the infamous Akcja Visla of 1947, when all remaining Lemkos were forcibly resettled, with only minutes to pack before being hustled aboard freight cars headed for western Poland or Ukraine. Until 1945, this picturesque northern fringe of the Carpathian mountain chain had been 99 percent Lemko, with Poles, Jews and Gypsies making up the remaining 1 percent of the population. With the festival now in its sixth year at Zdynia, the grounds include permanent office quarters for the festi- val organizers, the Association of Ukrainian Lemkos of Poland; an exchange center (for currency exchanging); refreshment and vendors’ booths; the covered stage; and concrete flooring for the nylon-roofed outdoor dining pavilions. Still to be completed is a Lemko-style log cabin, with dressing rooms and other facilities for per- The Kurivchany ensemble with Dr. Mykola Mushynka (center) waits to go on stage. formers and production assistants. Vendors offering handicrafts, art work and foods set up shop in makeshift stalls along the fair’s central road, while ordinary citizens from Ukraine hawked glass- ware, vodka and second-hand items from blankets spread on the grass outside the main entrance. Andriy Khomyk, a 1986 graduate of the Lviv State Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts, displayed his unique reverse paintings on glass at a stand not far from the stage. The framed art depicted rites and customs that comprise a traditional Ukrainian wedding. Folk ensembles abound There was plenty to buy, and much to see, especially on stage, as one performing group followed another. With folk dress differing from village to village, a vari- ety of colorful costumes appeared before the spectators. Sports events, competitions such as log-sawing, and contests for best housewife, best mayor and Miss Vatra XIV added variety and humor to the non-stop stage pro- gram. Youngsters were included in festival events with competitions in art work, recitation and singing. From Ukraine came such Lemko folk ensembles as Yavorina of Chortkiv, Studenka of Kalush, the chil- dren’s group Kalynonka of Drohobych, Lemkivska Studenka of Boryslav, and Lemkovyna of Lviv/Rudno, as well as the Vertep ensemble of Ternopil. Local ensembles included the Oslavliany group from Mokre, Potochok from Potoky, Lemkovyna from Bilianka (Continued on page 15) A view of Sunday’s festival crowd as seen from the stage. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 No. 37

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Featuring Strobe Talbott, Deputy Secretary of State (invited); Yuri Kostenko, Ukraine's Minister of the Environment and Nuclear safety (invited); Viktor Yushchenko, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (invited); Yuri Shcherbak, Ukraine's Ambassador to The United States; Roman Popadiuk, First U.S. ambassador to Ukraine; Sherman Garnett , Carnegie Endowment for Peace; Ilya Prizel, Professor at Johns Hopkins University; Valeriy Kuchinsky, Minister Counsellor at Embassy of Ukraine; Andrew Bihun, Commercial attache at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv; Yuri Yakusha, Alternate Director of the IMF; Orest Deychakiwsky , Commision on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Bohdan Futey, judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims; Steve Nix, Kyiv Office of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems; and Rostyk Chomiak, Grant Administrator for the International Media Center in Kyiv.

Friday Reception at the Ukrainian Embassy • Saturday Evening Dance to the music of TEMPO • Sunday Perforformance by the Yara Arts Group

Friday, October 11 Name Profession 7:30- 9:30 Reception at the Embassy of Ukraine Home Address Saturday, October 12 Business Address 8:00- 9:00 Registration Home phone Business phone 9:00- 9:30 Welcome and Introductory remarks Fax E-mail 9:30-10:15 Keynote address 10:30-12:00 Panel 1: Ukraine's Geostrategic Position Conference Package - admission to all conference events and all meals 12:00- 2:00 Lunch and major address Before 9/30 After 9/30 2:00- 3:30 Panel 2: Ukraine's Progress in Implementing UMANA and TWG members (dues paid through Oct. 1996) x $195 $215 Economic Reform All others x $225 $245 3:45- 5:00 Panel 3: Ukraine's Progress in Building Renew your membership or join TWG to take advantage of lower rates! Democracy and Rule of Law Individually Priced Conference Events Conference Registration: 7:00- 8:00 Cocktail hour Conference and Lunch x $120 By Phone: Lida Bihun @ US-Ukraine 8:00-10:00 Awards Banquet; Friend of Ukraine Award Friday Evening Reception x $35 202-347-4264 (daytime) or George Masiuk @TWG presentation to Hobart Earle Banquet and Dance x $60 10:00- 1:30 Dance: to the music of TEMPO 703-960-0043 (evening) Dance only x $30 By Fax: 703-960-7459 Sunday, October 13 Dance only (student rate) x $20 By E-mail: [email protected] 8:30-10:00 Federation of Ukr.-Am. Business & Professional Brunch and Yara Arts Group performance x $30 By Mail: TWG Leadership Associations Meeting ENCLOSED SUM Conference, P.O. Box 11248, 9:00 -10:00 Ukraine's Road to Independence - Oral History Washington, DC 20008. 10:00-11:30 Ukraine's Progress in Health Care Reform Check ___ or VISA # Exp. date: Hotel Registration: 11:30 - 2:00 Brunch and Yara Arts Group performance Signature Call 1-800 327-9789 and ask for 2:15- 3:30 Ukraine's Progress in Energy Sector Reform special $105/night TWG rate Note: All times are tentative (guaranteed through September 20). 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 No. 37

with wit and humor about his various songs and various recitations as they stood came through in many ways, and her St. John’s... experiences with the teachers and the proudly in their white caps and gowns. accomplishments are too numerous to list. (Continued from page 7) impact they had on his eight years at St. Alexandra Burns, Matthew Diliberti, St. John’s excellent academic and reli- Sergey Konstantin Lyaschenko, Adrian John’s. Larysa Filewicz, Danyla Frazier, gious program, wonderful school spirit, Peter Padkowsky, Oleh Paul Wolansky and Mr. Padkowsky and Miss Milanytch, Chrystyna Lazirko, Michael Kavka, Adam and caring environment underlying good Tanya Alexis Wynarczuk said farewell to both graduating with high honors, gave Klapko, Roman Kovbasniuk, Danylko morals and high standards, as students the students and faculty as they prepared to the valedictory addresses in English and Lesko, David Markowski, Stephanie are nurtured and learn to feel proud of embark on a new and exciting phase of their Ukrainian, reflecting on their own experi- McNally, Alexander Mycio, Andrea Pitio, their Ukrainian heritage, can all be attrib- life at such high schools as Mount St. ences with students and teachers and Bohdania Potter, Olenka Strutynsky and uted to Sister Maria’s commitment and Dominic, Oak Knoll, Mount St. Mary’s, expressing their gratitude to Sister Maria, Danylko Szpyhulsky received their dedication, along with that of the excel- Oratory Prep, Union Catholic and New the principal, and to the teachers and par- kindergarten diplomas and are now going lent teaching staff and clergy of St. Providence High. Of these graduates, Alexa ents for their commitment and dedication into first grade. John’s Parish. Milanytch, Marco Hordynsky, Adrian to the students and school. On Wednesday, June 19, 115 students Indeed, the Ukrainian community is Padkowsky and Oleh Wolansky received During the last week of school, on June and St. John’s parishioners bid farewell to very lucky to have such a fine school, and the Presidential Award, which signifies out- 18, 16 kindergarteners dazzled parents and the school principal, Sister Maria we wish our former principal, Sister Maria, all the best in her future endeavors. standing national academic achievement. the school community with their own Rozmarynowycz, OSBM, after 10 years Mr. Wolansky, graduating with honors, graduation ceremony and program. It was of service to the community and school Terenia Rakoczy gave the salutatory address. He spoke a wonder to listen to their performance of children. Her dedication and hard work Whippany, N.J.

Students and faculty of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School gathered for a photo during the farewell program for Sister Maria Rozmarynowycz OSBM.

ATTENTION ATTENTION UNA Seniors... A Chornobyl vigil for the accident’s AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN EXTRA INCOME victims followed. Women dressed in (Continued from page 5) Ukrainian blouses and carrying candles We are looking to expand our advertising clientele for our publications, duced at this conference by Ms. Senchy formed a living wreath. Honorary President Woloshyn lighted the first candle the Ukrainian-language daily Svoboda and English-language The Ukrainian Weekly. was a great deal of fun. Emilian Jurchynsky had an exhibit and and, as the lights were dimmed, the can- If you are a self-motivated, hard-working and bright individual, you can supplement your sale of his photographs and proceeds dles were lit one by one. Then Dr. income by referring customers to our advertising department. Your earnings will be based were donated to The Ukrainian Museum Baranowskyj recited a poem on Chornobyl with great emotion. A prayer was said by on the amount of advertising you attract to our pages. in New York, Soyuzivka and the UNA senior conference. the Rev. Volodymyr Zaiats and a moment of silence followed. The choir of St. For details please write or call: Svoboda Administration The highlight of the week was the ele- gant banquet and the cocktail party. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Advertising Department: Maria Szeparowycz Anatoliy Zlenko, Ukraine’s ambassador Boston, directed by Mr. Moroz, gave a 30 Montgomery Street to the United Nations, gave a moving beautiful rendition of “Otche Nash.” (Our Jersey City, NJ 07302 address on the many problems that still Father). It was a moving experience and a (201) 434-0237 confront Ukraine as a result of the fitting end to the 22nd Conference of the Chornobyl disaster. UNA Seniors Association.

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Poland’s Lemkos... Losye, for Yakiw Dudra; at Ustia Ruske, for Lemkos who died in the struggle for (Continued from page 9) freedom; and at Bortne, for victims of the and Mriya from Horlytsia. Performances Talerhoff concentration camp. by the popular Kuchera song-and-dance Commemorative events honoring two ensemble from Legnica in western Poland famous Lemkos scheduled for the Thursday before the festival did not take were enthusiastically received. place. One was the 140th anniversary of Slovakia contributed the Reviliak fami- the birth of the Rev. Nikifor Leshchyshak, ly of Bardiyev and the Kurivchany folk a folklore enthusiast who collected Lemko ensemble led by Dr. Mykola Mushynka of folk songs, tales, legends and proverbs. Presov. Dr. Mushynka, a native of the vil- The other was the 100th anniversary of lage of Kuriv, where the ensemble is the birth of the primitive painter, Nikifor based, selects a different cycle of the years Epiphany Dvorniak. A memorial plaque and a specific family event for each perfor- intended for the Nikifor Museum in the mance; this year, a traditional welcome to resort town of Krynica could not be spring and a christening were re-enacted. installed because the Ukrainian inscription A folklorist and a member of Safarik had been placed above the Polish, instead University’s Chair of Ukrainian Studies of vice-versa, as Polish law dictates. faculty, Dr. Mushynka donned a heavy Lemkos know about the two Nikifors, “chuha” (long, embroidery-trimmed wool but few if any may know another cele- cloak) and carried a shepherd’s staff as he brated name that belongs to Lemko appeared with the Kuriv ensemble. (His ranks: Plishka. The paternal grandparents long, drooping Shevchenko-sstyle whiskers of New York’s Metropolitan Opera star brought him the festival’s “longest Paul Plishka lived in the village of whiskers” award.) Vyzhny Yablinky, in the Lisko district of Other contest winners included Dorata southeastern Poland. Klopach of Horlytsia – Miss Vatra XIV; Most Lemkos acknowledge that they Maria Gudzowska, Ternopil, Ukraine – are part of the Ukrainian ethnic grouping, best housewife; and Jan Swiatkowski of although some insist that the Lemko peo- Yahoda, Poland – best mayor. ple are a separate “nation” with no ties to Sunday’s program was preceded by any Eastern European state. early morning liturgies. Greek-Catholic The name Lemko drives from the term Lemkos congregated at a temporary out- “lem” (meaning just or only), frequently door chapel set on a hillside near the used in Lemko conversation. Vatra, while Lemkos of the Orthodox Vasyl Shlanta, president of the faith gathered in Zdynia’s 18th-century Association of Ukrainian Lemkos in wooden church. Poland, which publishes the quarterly The Orthodox services included a pro- bulletin Vatra, said the festival was orga- cession of priests and worshippers to the nized by a committee that included him- cemetery for special ceremonies at the self, Alexander Maslij, Petro Shafran, grave of the Rev. Maksym Sandovycz, Stefan Hladyk and Petro Chukhta. SEND THE WEEKLY TO UKRAINE an Orthodox priest executed by the Sponsors included the regional office of To order an air mail subscription to The Ukrainian Weekly for addressees in Ukraine, send Austrians in 1915. the Polish Ministry of Culture and The final day of the festival also includ- Events, the Organization in Defense of $160 for subscription fee and postage costs to: Subscription Department, ed the laying of memorial wreaths at the Lemkivshchyna, and a number of private The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. village of Novytsia, in memory of the firms and individuals from Horlytsia, Lemko patriot Bohdan Ihor Antonych; at where many Lemkos now reside.

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UKRAINIAN PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Tuesday, September 17 National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., at 8 NATIONAL p.m. Music will be by The Wave. Donation NEW YORK: The work of Ukrainian (includes buffet): $10, adults. For additional Canadian painter and installation artist Taras information call Irene Tomaszewsky, (860) Polataiko, who was written up in ARTnews SSOCIATION 872-8687. A in 1995 as one of the “Ten Artists to Watch Worldwide,” will be exhibited at Caelum BUFFALO, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Gallery. The gallery will show a selection Students’ Club at the University of FOR PURCHASE from the artist’s “Glare” series, conceived as Buffalo is sponsoring its third annual vol- HOME an homage to Kyivan-born painter and theo- leyball tournament, with a dinner and a rist Kazimir Malevich, a key figure in the zabava to follow at the Dnipro Ukrainian OR REFINANCE development of abstract art and founder of Home. Music will be by the Burlaky. To LOAN the suprematism art movement in 1913. register teams and for more information SPECIAL FEATURES: Caelum Gallery is located at 580 Broadway, call Lida Paszkowsky, (716) 835-6288, or PROGRAM* Suite 902, between Houston and Prince send e-mail to [email protected]. • Available Nationwide streets. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, September 29 Call now for immediate service • Single-Family Residence or Condominium Tuesday-Saturday; and 1-6 p.m., Sundays. SASKATOON: The Ukrainian Canadian and complete program details... Saturday, September 21 • Conventional and Jumbo Loans Congress invites all members and support- • Fixed or Adjustable Rates NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ers of the Ukrainian community to the sec- • Fast, Efficient Service Society is holding a lecture by Hanna ond annual Ukrainian Canadian Congress- Rudavska, professor at the Kyiv State Saskatchewan Provincial Council (800) 253-9862 • Free Pre-Qualification University of Commerce and Economics, Community Appreciation Banquet to be who will speak on “Chornobyl, Nutrition held in the Battleford Room of the Delta and Problems in Safeguarding the Ukrainian Bessborough Hotel. The banquet, which Genepool.” The lecture will be held at the will honor 11 Ukrainian community society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. activists, begins at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available from the UCC-SPC office, Wednesday, September 25 USAID contractor with on-going project in Ukraine 203-611 University Drive, or by calling JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior (306) 652-5850. seeks individuals with five-years-plus experience College will hold its second annual golf out- ONGOING ing to benefit the college’s endowment in journalism, advertising, fund. The outing will take place at the NEW YORK: An art exhibit, held on the Bucks County Country Club, Jamison, Pa. occasion of the fifth anniversary of marketing, public relations, Registration is at noon, with the tee-off set Ukraine’s independence, featuring works by public education or related field for 1 p.m. A dinner and awards presentation artists from the Or Gallery in Kyiv, is cur- will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Tryzub rently on view at the Permanent Mission of to work in Ukraine Ukrainian American Sports Center, at the Ukraine to the United Nations. Among the intersection of Lower State and County Line artists represented are Oleksandr Borodai, on four- to six-month assignment. roads. Hole sponsorships are available at Mykhailo Demtsiu, Dmytro Dobrovolsky, $100. The fee for an afternoon of golf and Anatoliy Furleta, Serhiy Hai, Ivan Ivko, Longer assignments possible. the dinner/awards ceremony is $75; Volodymyr Kabachenko, Olha Volha and dinner/awards ceremony only is $25. Mykola Volha, the gallery’s director. The exhibit, which opened September 5, runs Must be fluent in Ukrainian or Russian. YARDVILLE, N.J.: St. George Ukrainian through October 4. The mission is located at Orthodox Church is holding an autumn 220 E. 51 St. Exhibition hours: 10 a.m.-5 dance at the church hall, 839 Yardville- p.m. Free admission. Send resume by fax to Project Manager, 212-949-6053. Allentown Road, starting at 9 p.m. Music will be by Fata Morgana. Tickets, available POTTSTOWN, Pa.: The photography Will acknowledge all responses at the door, are: $20, adults; $10, students. exhibit “An American Portrait of Ukraine, “ Price includes buffet. For additional infor- by award-winning artist Wilton Tifft, is on mation call Natalia Poseva, (609) 259- view at The Hill School Center for the Arts. 2763. The exhibit, back from its recent United States Embassy tour, opened September 8 Saturday, September 28 and will run through October 18. The center HARTFORD, Conn.: The Zolotyi Promin is located at Beech and Sheridan streets. Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is holding its first Gallery hours: 3-5 p.m. For additional infor- annual zabava to be held at the Ukrainian mation call (610) 326-1000, ext. 7351. Ukrainian Festival USA slated for September 21

HOLMDEL, N.J. — The 22nd annual dances from various regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian Festival USA will be held at Providing a mix of traditional and con- the PNC Bank Arts Center (formerly the temporary songs will be the Luba & Garden State Arts Center, exit 116 off of Mykola Ensemble, originally from Lviv. the Garden State Parkway) on Saturday, Dyvocvit, a vocal ensemble comprising September 21. six youngsters from Ukraine, is back by The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. with a soc- popular demand for an encore performance. cer tournament. At 10 a.m. the Ukrainian Ostap Stahiv, a virtuoso bandura play- Marketplace opens with hundreds of tables er, will provide both vocal and instru- of Ukrainian artifacts, folk art, woodcuts, mental selections on Ukraine’s national clay and ceramic pottery, records and tapes, instrument, the bandura. t-shirts and other items. The Food Court will Completing the array of performers be available to satisfy everyone’s hunger will be the Cheres Folk Ensemble, a five- with traditional Ukrainian foods. piece group of musicians who have mas- The 11:30 a.m. mall program will tered the art of performing traditional folk showcase the talents of the tri-state area’s music from the Carpathian Mountains. younger musical and folk dancing Following the afternoon stage program, ensembles. There will be many activities those who wish to continue celebrating can also in the children’s corner. dine at the Starlight Festival Dinner to be The stage program, held in the Arts held at the Ramada Hotel, Route 10 West Center Amphitheater, starts at 3:30 p.m. in East Hanover, N.J. The dinner will fea- This year’s stage chairpersons, Alex and ture a hot buffet and provides the opportu- Lillianna Chudolij, have put together an nity to meet and mingle with the stars of upbeat and fast-paced program filled the program. Tickets for the dinner, at $35 with traditional Ukrainian folk songs and per person, include admission to the festi- dancing performed by some of the finest val dance featuring the Burlaky from performers in North America. Canada and the Lviviany. For reservations This year’s show will be hosted by the contact Daria Twardowsky, (908) 5118- ever popular star of stage and screen, 0448. Admission to the dance alone is $15. Edward Evanko of Los Angeles. Mr. This year’s festival has a lower ticket Evanko will enchant the audience with price that includes all day events as well his warm personality and singing style. as the stage program for only $10 at the The 30-member Troyanda Ukrainian door. Advance-purchase discounts are Dance Ensemble from Winnipeg will elec- available by contacting Jaroslaw trify the audience with a variety of folk Iwachiw, (908) 369-5164.