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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXI HE KRAINIANNo. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine PrimeT minister reportsU expectations LazarenkoW released from jail of substandard fall harvest in Ukraine pending August 18 court hearing by Roman Woronowycz speaking during a separate meeting, said PARSIPPANY, N.J. – A U.S. judge Lazarenko’s lawyers petitioned for his Kyiv Press Bureau Ukraine expects to harvest only 25 mil- released former Ukrainian Prime Minister release from prison so that he could be lion to 27 million tons of grain this year – Pavlo Lazarenko from jail pending a present while both prosecution and KYIV – Ukraine’s Prime Minister far below last year’s record yield of 38.8 court hearing scheduled for August 18, defense lawyers take testimony in Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych disclosed on June 14 million tons. He said the government Mr. Lazarenko’s Ukrainian lawyer told from various individuals. He will reported- that Ukraine’s fall harvest could be dis- expects to import a minimum of 1.5 mil- the Associated Press on June 14. ly remain free of custody for the entire mal this year after much of the grain crop lion tons and as much as 2.5 million tons “U.S. Judge Martin Jenkins was satis- period of witness depositions, which is in the country’s southern, eastern and cen- to meet any shortfalls that might occur in fied with a petition for [Mr. Lazarenko’s] said to lead up to the August trial date. tral regions was damaged by a late spring the domestic market after export agree- release submitted by Lazarenko’s Ms. Dolhopola told the AP that Mr. drought that followed early spring frosts. ments are met. He also held out hope that American attorneys,” the Ukrainian “This is the worst weather for crop Lazarenko could listen to testimony via rain in the next few days could save attorney, Maryna Dolhopola, said, technical means. However, Ukraine’s growth we have had in the last 10 years,” some of the crop. according to the wire service. explained Mr. Yanukovych, during a spe- Procurator General Sviatoslav Piskun said Mr. Ryzhuk said he agreed with a pro- Mr. Lazarenko has been held in a that “Mr. Lazarenko will wear a special cial teleconference with oblast leaders detention facility outside of San posal made by grain traders that import electronic bracelet and officials from the that focused on problems in Ukraine’s duty and value-added taxes on grain Francisco since 1999. He is accused by agricultural sector. imports should be temporarily lifted. the United States of laundering $114 mil- (Continued on page 14) The State Statistics Committee con- Less than ideal weather conditions in lion through various U.S. banks while he firmed that 65 percent of planted fields in the last three months in Ukraine have led was Ukraine’s prime minister but has the southern, eastern and central oblasts to thousands of hectares of underdevel- pleaded innocent to the charges. Mr. Canadian senator introduces of Ukraine were destroyed by bad weath- oped wheat, corn, rye and barley in the Lazarenko also faces two counts of mur- er, according to Interfax-Ukraine. agriculturally vital Dnipropetrovsk, der and is wanted on charges of embez- Prime Minster Yanukovych said the Zaporizhia, Kherson, Odesa and Vinnytsia zlement, misappropriation of government motion to recognize Famine government “has full control of the situa- oblasts of the country. Ukraine’s winter property and abuse of office in Ukraine. tion” and had increased budget outlays to this year extended well into April with Additionally, he was convicted in June OTTAWA – Progressive Conservative the agricultural sector, including full nighttime temperatures dipping below the 2000 of money laundering by a court in Sen. Raynell Andreychuk, in a motion repayment of debts owed agricultural freezing mark through the middle of the Switzerland, which sentenced him to an she proposed at the June 17 sitting of the producers from last year’s harvest. 18-month suspended prison term. Senate, called on the government of Minister of Agriculture Serhii Ryzhuk, (Continued on page 14) According to several news sources, Mr. Canada to recognize the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933. The motion calls for the recognition of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932- North American show of fashions from Ukraine benefits cancer fund 1933 and condemnation of any attempt to deny or distort this historical truth as by Helen Smindak reception. “If this fund drive can pay for mam- being anything less than a genocide; for New York Gov. George Pataki dele- mogram machines in the provinces and the fourth Saturday in November to be NEW YORK – In a landmark, five- gated a representative, Lynn Rollins, to save even a few lives, it’s well worth designated as a day of remembrance for city fund-raising tour that concluded in extend greetings and encouragement at the time and effort we’ve put into it,” those who perished during the time of this fashion-conscious metropolis on the show, and New York City Mayor she added. the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide; and for June 7, three of Ukraine’s leading fash- Michael Bloomberg commended the Ms. Kolomayets said that the North all Canadians, particularly historians, ion designers showed their latest col- fund-raisers’ “generosity and efforts” American campaign had realized close educators and parliamentarians, to lections to the public to help the fight by letter. to $100,000, although all donations had include the true facts of the Ukrainian against breast cancer in Ukraine. With an admiring audience looking not yet been totaled. Famine-Genocide in the records of It was the first time the work of on and applauding, willowy profession- Fascinating designs Canada and in future educational materi- Ukraine’s professional designers has al models in lacy, lattice-work, beaded al. been unveiled in runway shows on this and luxurious apparel – often body-bar- Many attractive, highly wearable In a speech on the Senate floor that continent. The fashion shows – in ing and sensuous – paraded up and outfits emerged from the variety of fas- accompanied the motion, Sen. Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Washington, down the white-carpeted runway that cinating, eclectic designs that were Andreychuk signaled that this year, and New York – were organized by a stretched through the institute’s second- shown, among them a straight-cut ivory 2003, marks the 70th anniversary of the host of volunteers on both sides of the floor galleries and landing. coat of handmade merino wool with a Famine-Genocide. She pointed ut that Atlantic. Natalia Shvachko, Miss Ukraine high upturned collar and a silk brocade the Parliament of Ukraine has set a task Breast cancer ranks first among 1996, now living and modeling in New coat worn over black pants and a “to honor the memory of the victims oncological illnesses for women in York City, was among the models corset-style blouse with sheer sleeves. and to guarantee that this genocidal Ukraine, with 15,000 new cases diag- showing sophisticated coats and dress- A pretty two-tone pink shirt, its bustier- famine is not forgotten by generations nosed annually. The funds raised here es, funky tops and pants, avant-garde style lower half embellished with to come.” and in Ukraine are expected to provide jackets and sweaters, and dresses and embroidered flowers, was effectively Canada, too, must now take steps to mammogram machines for Ukraine’s skirts with dipping hemlines. combined with white wide-leg pants. assign those terrible events their rightful provinces, facilitating early diagnosis, Project coordinator Marta Greatly admired was an iridescent place in the annals of history,” Sen. and longer survival, for women who Kolomayets, a former associate editor silk and cashmere blend coat in tones have limited access to testing sites. Andreychuk underscored. at The Ukrainian Weekly who is presi- of lilac, deep blue and rose in a pattern Over 7 million people died in the Proclaiming the slogan “Because dent of Public Education International that suggested a Ukrainian kylym. An Life is Beautiful,” the shows featured state-organized Famine-Genocide that in Kyiv, explained that breast cancer outfit that appealed to young types in struck Ukraine in 1932-1933 when, women’s clothing, accessories and jew- awareness is a serious problem in the audience combined a satin-trimmed elry by Anna Babenko and Victoria under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, the Ukraine. “Ukrainian women do not ruched velvet top with straight-leg Soviet Union sought to destroy all oppo- Gres of Kyiv, and Oksana Karavanska have access to information and diag- pants featuring a silver-buckled belt of Lviv. The New York presentation, sition to forced collectivization. Many nostic tools. We’ve started a big learn- that held an embroidered hip pouch, survivors of the Famine-Genocide later held at the Ukrainian Institute of ing process through pamphlets and worn with a matching shoulder bag. America on Fifth Avenue, included a emigrated to Canada. brochures, but there’s a desperate need Sen. Andreychuk, who was born in silent auction, a raffle and a champagne for mammogram machines,” she said. (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 15) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Spot the reformers in Ukraine Moscow weekly recalls Duranty the so-called Volyn massacres, the UNIAN and Interfax news services reported. by Taras Kuzio one additional vote that gave the pro- MOSCOW – Reporting about the recent According to Mr. Shkil, documents signed RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report presidential majority the minimum 226 departure of the executive editor of The by the Ukrainian side on this occasion votes to elect presidential administration New York Times and the episode involving In the last decade, a sizeable body of should avoid providing grounds for lawsuits head Volodymyr Lytvyn as chairman of former reporter Jason Blair, Yezhenedelnyi academics and a larger number of jour- by Poles who suffered as a result of the the Verkhovna Rada. Zhurnal (No. 73) recalled the career of The nalists have written negatively about tragedy. Mr. Shkil was in Warsaw last week There is no doubt about the Socialist New York Times correspondent Walter Rukh and the national democrats in with a delegation of Ukrainian lawmakers Party (SPU), led by Oleksander Moroz, Duranty. The weekly noted that Duranty, Ukraine. National democrats are usually who prepared a joint statement by the Sejm which has shown a wholehearted com- who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 for his described as “nationalists” hostile to both and the Verkhovna Rada on the Volhynia mitment to democratization and staunch “dispassionate and objective reporting” Russia and Russians within Ukraine. massacres. “The text of the joint resolution opposition (unlike the CPU) to executive- from the Soviet Union, labeled reports by the parliaments of both countries was Such views have been supported with- driven authoritarianism and corruption. If about a famine in Ukraine “baseless.” in academia because of the dominance of drafted to prevent [such lawsuits],” Mr. ever there was a genuine leftist party in According to the weekly, people who knew Shkil said. “Regarding another document former-Sovietologists-turned-Russian- Ukraine deserving of an invitation to join Duranty recall that he in fact knew that at specialists. Another factor is that Western that was prepared by the Foreign Affairs the Socialist International, it is the SPU. least 7 million people had died. The weekly Ministry and is to be signed by the presi- media are still largely based only in The SPU, unlike the oligarchic Social speculates that Duranty was a paid agent of Moscow, as it was in the former USSR, dents of Ukraine and Poland, it may have Democratic Party-United (SDPU), was the Soviet secret police. It wrote that many such legal consequences, since in it Ukraine from where they cover the entire invited to the May congress of the of his articles “were clearly prepared with Commonwealth of Independent States. actually acknowledges its responsibility for German Social Democrats. Nevertheless, the assistance of the [secret police’s] foreign ethnic cleansing against the Polish popula- Kyiv had a large number of journalists the SPU is not committed to market eco- department.” Another possibility, according from most major Western English-lan- tion in Volyn.” (RFE/RLNewsline) nomic reform (including land reform) and to the weekly, was that Duranty’s work was guage newspapers in the early 1990s, but Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration. an expression of “ideal amorality.” Duranty Churches comment on Volyn tragedy this has dwindled to only the Financial What then of the centrists as an alter- was a close associate of satanist Alistair Times. Western correspondents in Kyiv native to “nationalists” (i.e., national Crowley. At one point, Crowley reportedly LVIV – The All-Ukrainian Council of were never salaried (which was reserved democrats). In Ukraine there is not a sin- wrote to Duranty suggesting that in order Churches and Religious Organizations for Moscow) but merely stringers. gle major centrist party that is not con- for the Soviet regime to be “truly modern,” released a statement reflecting on the 60th [Editor’s note: The Ukrainian Weekly, it trolled by oligarchs. The last genuine Stalin should proclaim a law of Satanism. anniversary of the tragic Polish-Ukrainian should be noted, has maintained a full- centrist reformist party, Volodymyr The Pulitzer Prize committee is currently conflict in northwestern Ukrainian Volyn. time press bureau in Kyiv since January Hryniov’s Inter-Regional Bloc for reviewing Duranty’s award as a result of The statement, dated May 12, (source: 1991, which is headed by a salaried edi- Reforms (which was part of Leonid international pressure calling for its revoca- www.uaorthodox.org) noted in part: tor from the U.S.] Kuchma’s 1994 election bloc and the tion. (RFE/RL Newsline) “During the centuries of history, the fates The newly published 300-page volume failed SLON bloc in the 1998 elections), of Ukrainians and Poles have intertwined by Mikhail Molchanov titled “Political Presidents to attend reconciliation event was absorbed by the oligarchic National more than once, sometimes joining them in Culture and National Identity in Russian- Democratic Party (NDP) in 2001, led by a single empire, sometimes separated by Ukrainian Relations” (College Station, WARSAW – Ukrainian President discredited former Prime Minister Valerii borders, sometimes in peace, sometimes in Texas: Texas A & M University Press, Leonid Kuchma and his Polish counterpart, Pustovoitenko. conflict ... Today, before the anniversary of 2002) follows in this tradition. The vol- Aleksander Kwasniewski, will take part in Oligarchs have either captured estab- the tragic events in Volyn and eastern ume paints a picture of a radical, anti- a reconciliation ceremony commemorating lished, dormant centrist parties (e.g., the Halychyna, we, the descendants of these Russian nation-building project in the Poles of Volyn, western Ukraine, who Green Party, or launched internal coup terrible bad times, have to raise up prayers Ukraine that is “ghettoizing” Russians (p. were murdered by the Ukrainian Insurgent d’etats and gained control of parties by to the Lord for these Ukrainians and Poles. 200). Ukraine’s nation-building project is Army (UPA) and local Ukrainians 60 years pushing out genuine reformers (e.g., the Defending their countries, their peoples, allegedly copying the assimilationist ago, the PAP news service reported on June SDPU and NDP). Reformers who were their families, they left this world with faith French model. The “nationalist diaspora,” 11. The decision was confirmed by pushed out of the SDPU and the NDP in their hearts for peace and a bright future. which returned to Ukraine in the early Ukrainian National Security and Defense moved to the national democrats. Other We should have the bravery to acknowl- 1990s, “now spearheads the so-called Council Secretary Yevhen Marchuk and the centrist parties were created from edge the mistakes of previous generations, national-democratic right in Parliament” chief of the Polish National Security scratch, such as the Agrarians, Labor to bend low and ask forgiveness for the (p. 182). Rukh is, of course, deemed to be Bureau, Marek Siwiec, during their meet- Ukraine, and Regions of Ukraine. ing in Kyiv on June 11. The ceremony will pain and hurt that was done to one another. a rabid “nationalist” organization” (p. 93). We remember these past tragic events in These centrist parties have three factors be held on July 11 in Pavlivka, where more Mr. Molchanov and this earlier tradi- Ukrainian-Polish relations. Our peoples, in common. First, many of them are than 100 Poles were herded into a local tion of scholars and journalists have been especially the younger generation who will Russian-speaking, making them more sim- church and burned alive on July 11, 1943, unable to grapple with what is the cen- build their future, need this memory and ilar to the CPU than the Ukrainophone the agency reported. Polish historians esti- trality of those they disparage as “nation- historical knowledge. This is necessary so SPU and national democrats. The two mate that some 60,000-80,000 Poles died alists” (i.e., national democrats) to block- that facts not fully understood will not exceptions are the Agrarians and the NDP. as a result of the UPA operation, intended ing Ukraine’s advance towards corpo- become a source of mistrust and prejudice, Nearly all of the newspapers created by to drive them out of Volyn. Ukrainian his- ratist authoritarianism. They are also the so that they will not burden our relations as centrist parties are in Russian (e.g., torians estimate that up to 30,000 main hope for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic good neighbors. We, members of the All- Kievskii Telegraf and Fakty by Labor Ukrainians were killed in reprisals by the integration. In addition, the picture they Ukrainian Council of Churches and Ukraine, Segodnia by Regions of Ukraine, Polish Home Army. (RFE/RL Newsline) paint is untrue. Between the 1989 Soviet Religious Organizations, together with all and Kievskie Veidomosti by the SDPU). and 2001 Ukrainian censuses the propor- Shkil urges caution re Volyn issue our people, pray to the Lord for the souls of Second, all of them are pro-presiden- tion of Ukrainians giving Ukrainian as the victims of these sad and tragic years. tial. This means they prefer the authori- their “native language” declined by two LVIV – Lawmaker Andriy Shkil of the And we call all to pray that the uncorrected tarian political system increasingly evi- percent. Meanwhile, the only deaths Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc told journalists in mistakes of the past not be repeated in the dent in Ukraine during President from ethnic violence in Ukraine have Lviv on June 17 that Ukraine must be very future. So that mutual forgiveness, peace Kuchma’s second term in office since been a Ukrainian singer in Lviv and careful in signing any statements in connec- and understanding rule in the relations of Tatars in Crimea, in both cases at the 1999. This reflects the strong domination tion with the planned Polish-Ukrainian hands of Russian speakers. of Soviet political culture found among commemoration of the 60th anniversary of (Continued on page 23) Ukraine’s political spectrum conve- them, which prefers a “hybrid” system niently falls into three camps. The center- combining elements of the Soviet and right national democrats, oligarchic-con- Western political-economic systems. In FOUNDED 1933 trolled centrists and the left (moderate the foreign domain this has translated Socialists and neo-Stalinist Communists, into a vague and constantly shifting THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY the Communist Party of Ukraine [CPU]). “multi-vector” foreign policy. 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European Studies, University of Toronto, Consequently, the only genuine political The Ukrainian Weekly, June 22, 2003, No. 25, Vol. LXXI and visiting fellow at the Institute for Copyright © 2003 The Ukrainian Weekly Security Studies-European Union, Paris. (Continued on page 4) No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 3 FOR THE RECORD: RFE/RL Israeli ambassador to Ukraine speaks interviews Viktor Yushchenko at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv Viktor Yushchenko, leader of the Our with Ukrainian history, the Ukrainian by Oles Darmohrai question of money has not been raised. The Ukraine political bloc, visited the RFE/RL language and integration, may be subject and Matthew Matuszak end of my term in Ukraine is soon coming headquarters in Prague on June 6, where to political bargaining. This is being done to an end, so I will probably not see the he was a keynote speaker at Radio to keep Ukrainian society fragmented LVIV – Anna Azari, Israel’s ambassa- question answered during my stay. This has Liberty’s 50th anniversary commemora- like a flock of sheep. dor to Ukraine and Moldova, spoke at the made a big impression on me, since, gen- Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in tions. Later the same day, Mr. Yushchenko Regarding your bloc, Our Ukraine, erally, the victims and their families were was interviewed by Vasyl Zilhalov and Lviv on May 13. Though the subject of left in difficult circumstances, without anonymous publishers spread massive her talk was “The State and Religion in Iryna Khalupa from RFE/RL’s Ukrainian disinformation in propaganda publica- any support.” Service. The entire interview can be found Israel,” the ambassador also answered “I’ll share one more observation,” the tions that reach millions of copies. questions about Jewish-Ukrainian rela- at http://www.radiosvoboda.org/specialre- What would you advise average ambassador continued. “It’s unfortunate, ports/guests/uk/2003/06/20030606asp. tions. The seminar was organized by the but Kyiv has become less attractive than Ukrainians – how are they to sort out Humanities Faculty of the university as Below is a translation, provided by this [disinformation]? it was when I first came there to work – RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine part of its inaugural year festivities. one can hear the Ukrainian language sig- Report, of selected excerpts, where Mr. The best reaction [to this disinforma- “Today in Israel there are many more nificantly less. Two cities that I like very Yushchenko touched upon the freedom of tion campaign] would be to install ideological arguments than there were 55 much because of their authenticity and expression, the political situation and democracy, but this is possible only at years ago,” noted Ambassador Azari. “This charm are Lviv and Odesa.” upcoming presidential elections in some later time. You know, I have is because 10 percent of the population is One audience member posed the ques- Ukraine, as well as upon his relations already seen a dozen falsified publica- ultra-Orthodox and unambiguously has a tion: “Often those who want to be repatriat- with President Leonid Kuchma. tions bearing my signature. Now we are negative assessment of all democratic ed to Israel name instances of anti-Semitism witnessing an avalanche of mendacious changes in Israel; 10 to 30 percent is rooted Is there any alternative to Radio as a reason to leave [the country they’re interviews that I have never given. What in tradition, [but] accepts changes and the now in]. There is a common opinion that Liberty in Ukraine? In other words, is more, they are being published under democratic system; 50 to 60 percent favors have we already reached the situation Jews and other ethnic minorities leave the mastheads of publications that do not separation of church and state, as is the situ- Ukraine because of political or social pres- that Ukraine has many media outlets exist. ation anywhere in the democratic world.” such as Radio Liberty? sures. Do you share this opinion?” But all of them pursue one goal: to Ms. Azari also spoke of the place of “If this question is related to emigration Unfortunately, no. [While speaking at stuff people’s minds with nonsense so recent immigrants to Israel from the former to Israel, then the reason for emigration to the 50th anniversary commemorations they may later wonder: Is Our Ukraine a Soviet Union. “About one million immi- Israel is not necessarily a flight from hard- earlier today], I wanted to conclude my pathologically stupid organization? Is it a grants from post-Soviet territories returned ships,” explained Ambassador Azari. “In speech with a wish that I or my children fascist organization? Does it consist of to Israel at the end of the 1980s and start of Hebrew this is called ‘going on high,’ to the could live as long as to see the time when idiots and people devoid of elementary the 1990s, not only because of religious Holy Land. The process of repatriation is services of Radio Liberty are no longer human values as regards morality or reli- convictions, but because of their Jewish not necessarily something bad. When they needed in Ukraine, because stable gion? background. The majority of the repatriates speak about Ukraine from this point of democracy has been established in the We are trying to react but our efforts were not Jewish by religion. Many consider view, I don’t see this as a reason to leave country. Unfortunately, this has not been are insufficient. I emphasize – this is not themselves Jewish by nationality.” this country, because of hardships based on the case yet. [only] my personal problem or my bloc’s Ms. Azari has been ambassador to one’s religion or nationality. We have a net- For the time being, Ukraine is pro- problem. This is a problem of 48 million Ukraine since 1999, so, following her work of state schools, lessons in the Hebrew ceeding in the opposite direction. It’s a Ukrainians. talk, she was asked about “her strongest language and Jewish culture, a joint effort time of disappointments as regards the We are working on a project of coop- impressions and disappointments” from between our Ministry of Education and freedom of speech. I think there are some eration with regional print media, with the country. Ukraine’s. I don’t want to answer for all independent media outlets operating in newspapers, and I hope this project will “I was born in Lithuania,” she [minorities], because I spoke more about Ukraine, both domestic and foreign, but be successful. We are in touch with two recounted, “which was, perhaps, the most the Jewish people than other minorities in as regards the foreign ones, I would put newspapers, we are opening up a number nationally oriented republic of the Soviet Ukraine. I suppose there are people who do Radio Liberty in the first place. of possibilities on television but I would Union, even in Soviet times. When I left seek refuge for real reasons.” not like to speak about them right now in There are presidential elections Vilnius in December 1971, my whole In an earlier interview for the Kyiv news- order to avoid closing these possibilities class came to say good-bye. It was paper Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Ambassador Azari approaching in Ukraine. Do you think before they are actually opened up. that the Ukrainian media are ready for almost a political demonstration. I also noted that “when analyzing the history of objective coverage of the presidential Many of our listeners are interested am very nationally oriented.” Jewish-Ukrainian relations, many elections? in the behavior of the opposition as a Ambassador Azari said she decided it researchers tend to instance only the tragic whole in the [upcoming presidential] was important to study the Ukrainian lan- moments. In particular, this relates to those I will start by quoting a distressing fig- elections. As you know, [Communist guage when she arrived in the country. historians who describe the lives of the Jews ure: 56 percent of Ukrainians think that Party leader Petro] Symonenko has Though she delivered her talk and answered in this country and concentrate their atten- democratic elections in Ukraine are already declared that he is ready to put questions at the university in English, she tion on pogroms and the participation of impossible. This is a challenge both to his name on the ballot. Yulia mentioned that she “reads newspapers, not Ukrainians in the punitive actions of fas- politicians who are seeking to change the Tymoshenko has recently made several very serious literature, and can prepare cists. They speak significantly less about the government and to citizens. This is also a very critical statements, in which she small talks in the Ukrainian language.” generally good and neighborly relations. challenge to common sense. This is a criticized both Our Ukraine and you, Ms. Azari also brought up the issue of “This is why one of the regular activities problem not only for Ukraine but also for and threatened to propose herself as a the Tu-154 plane flying from Tel-Aviv to conducted under the aegis of the Israeli Europe. presidential candidate if the situation Novosibirsk that exploded over the Black Consulate is naming ‘Righteous of the [To have objective coverage of the remains as it is. What is your vision of Sea on October 4, 2001, and “the question nations of the world,’ – those who saved elections], one needs, first of all, to have the consolidation of opposition forces of the compensation of the families of those Jews during World War II. This was real these elections actually staged in accor- in these elections? who perished. I’m not blaming anyone,” heroism. Standing up in defense of the per- dance with the Ukrainian Constitution. she said, “but it’s a very important ques- secuted, they placed their own families at Second, I’d like to stress that Ukrainian To start with, everybody should avoid resorting to adventurous politics or petty tion... Eighty lawyers got together to talk risk. Generally, the subjects are simple peo- democratic forces do not need any assis- blackmail. We should be guided by one about the question of compensation. They ple from small towns and villages. In tance apart from ensuring that these elec- [goal]: to consolidate ourselves and come talked about everything but the question for Ukraine over 1,600 people have been so tions are honest, transparent, and demo- out as a single force. This is an important which they were gathered. Up to now the honored,” she underscored. cratic. We think that this alone will be test for everybody. And we realize that enough to introduce changes in Ukraine, the authorities are working day by day to to install democratic forces in power. prevent us from doing this. Excuse me, Mr. Yushchenko, for Therefore, we proposed last year, and interrupting you. But do [precondi- reiterated our proposal this year, that the tions] for honest, transparent and consolidation should give each political democratic elections exist in Ukraine? force a conviction that it is one of the Regarding the [freedom] of the media, authors of this consolidation process. We which is absolutely necessary for want to avoid the situation where a navel, or a bright sun, is placed in the center, progress in Ukrainian society, we need and everybody else will have to join it. If both domestic and international support. we follow such a pattern, we will make a The [state] monopoly in the media sphere great deal of opponents among political in Ukraine has deprived thousands of forces objecting to such serfdom. journalists of the possibility to work pro- fessionally and honestly. It is a problem But many would say it is you who is to obtain truthful information in Ukraine. this navel, this bright sun, which It is a problem to obtain full information attracts a great deal of people, includ- in Ukraine. People are continually treated ing many of dubious backgrounds. with large doses of falsified information. Therefore, I’d like them to hear me It is very difficult for people to make now. Esteemed political forces, no matter correct choices, including political ones. Anna Azari, Israeli ambassador to Ukraine, speaks at the Ukrainian Catholic Any issue, including those connected (Continued on page 15) University in Lviv. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25 Shevchenko Scientific Society holds its 17th general meeting NEW YORK – The 17th general meet- ing of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the U.S. (NTSh) was held on May 24 at the society’s headquarters. Prior to the meeting, morning session were held sepa- rately by three scholarly sections: philol- ogy (Prof. Assya Humesky, director); social sciences and history, (Prof. Martha B. Trofimenko); and mathematics, physics and technology, (Prof. Roman Andrushkiw). The social sciences group heard a talk by Dr. Vasyl Lopukh on the demograph- ics of the Ukrainian American communi- ty. The science section featured a presen- tation by chemist Dr. Swiatoslaw Trofimenko on scorpionates, a class of compounds that he discovered and has researched. Recently a symposium was devoted to the subject at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, and a chemical journal made the The officers of the Shevchenko Scientific Society: (seated, from left) George Slusarczuk, Orest Popovych, Roman scorpionates its cover story, thus honor- Andrushkiw, Larissa Onyshkevych, Olha Kuzmowycz, Swiatoslaw Trofimenko, Myroslava Znayenko, (standing) Serhiy ing Dr. Trofimenko. Levkov, Wolodymyr Petryshyn, Roman Voronka, Daria Dykyj, Wolodymyr Stojko, Assya Humesky, Roman Sawycky, The general meeting was opened in the Andrij Szul, Jaroslaw Zalipsky, Marta Tarnawsky, Jaroslaw Pelenski, Svitlana Andrushkiw, Vasyl Lopukh, Martha afternoon by the society’s president, Dr. Trofimenko, Volodymyr Bandera and Lubomyr Romankiw. Larissa Onyshkevych. She asked that the names of the society’s members who depart- NTSh’s participation in the scholarly officers and employees on their activities the outgoing governing board was granted ed in the last three years be read and for the conferences of the American Association for the current three-year term: a vote of confidence by the auditing com- assembly to honor their memory with a for the Advancement of Slavic Studies, Onyshkevych, president; Dr. Andrushkiw, mittee, whose report was read by Dr. moment of silence. Greetings from NTSh the Association for the Study of first vice-president; Dr. Trofimenko, vice- Stojko. The nominating committee, co- branches in other countries were read. Nationalities, the International president and learned secretary; Dr. George chaired by Prof. Znayenko and Dr. Roman Voronka was elected chair- Association of Ukrainian Studies, and Slusarczuk, vice-president and CEO; the Wolodymyr Baranetsky, presented a sin- man of the presidium for the meeting, through cooperation with the NTSh in committee chairs. Voronka (scholar- gle slate of candidates for the new govern- with Drs. Wolodymyr Stojko and Orest Canada, the Ukrainian Academy of Arts ships/grants), Dr. Daria Dykyj (member- ing board, which in its composition didn’t Popovych as his deputies. Svitlana and Sciences in the U.S., and the recent- ship), Dr. Myroslava Znayenko (institution- differ much from the outgoing board. Andrushkiw, assisted by Prof. Vasyl ly created Center of Ukrainian Studies at al liaison), Tania Keis (library and Following are newly nominated offi- Makhno, assumed the duties of recording Columbia University, among others. archives), Dr. Popovych (press), Marta cers: Dr. Serhiy Levkov, deputy record- secretary. Also elected were the nominat- During the academic year, NTSh hosted Tarnawsky (publications), Prof. Trofimenko ing secretary (to Ms. Kuzmowycz); new ing, by-laws and resolutions committees. at its building in New York City almost (by-laws); the directors of the scholarly sec- committee chairs were Dr. Volodymyr Upon a motion by Dr. Stojko, the min- weekly lectures and scholarly confer- tions. Andrushkiw (mathematics, physics Vasylaki (computers) and Dr. Roman utes of the 16th general meeting of the ences open to the public. and technology); Dr. Humesky (philoso- Procyk (chapters). The old press commit- NTSh were accepted unanimously. The society supports Ukrainian studies phy); Mr. Hewryk (arts and musicology); tee has been replaced by a press group Dr. Onyshkevych was the first to in Ukraine awarding grants for scholarly Prof. Trofimenko (social sciences). headed by Dr. Lopukh. However, it is not report on the last three years of activity at research and publications, as well as schol- Additional reports were given by Dr. part of the governing board. the Shevchenko Scientific Society which arships for studies. Joint publications with Popovych (terminological center), Ms. Via a show of hands, the new slate of began on May 20, 2000. She attributed the NTSh of Ukraine are also being spon- Andrushkiw (library director), Dr. Vasyl NTSh officers was elected with three the success of her term as president to the sored. Markus, vice-president and chief editor of abstentions. Following the vote, the re- remarkable cooperation and work ethic of Deserving special attention in the last the Encyclopedia of the Ukrainian elected president, Dr. Onyshkevych, what she described as a unique team of three years have been the society’s Diaspora, and by NTSh employees Prof. addressed the assembly, thanking all for officers and employees who have served awards for publications on the Ukrainian Andriy Danylenko and Dr. Lopukh. their support and cooperation. with her. During the report period, the Language and for monographs on the Separate reports were presented from the A new board of auditors was voted in, society’s governing board met 19 times at effects of the 1654 Treaty of Pereiaslav society’s branches in Chicago, Philadelphia, with its chairman yet to be chosen from its headquarters and a few more times at on Ivan Mazepa. Furthermore, Dr. Pittsburgh, Washington and Detroit. among the members: Dr. Baranetsky, the president’s home. Two of the meet- Onyshkevych stressed the society’s Authors of reports who were in attendance Drs. Volodimir Bandera, George ings were televised. A new chapter of sponsorship of the publication of the were allotted a few minutes each to present Pawliczko, Leonid Rudnytzky and NTSh was launched in Pittsburgh, headed “Atlas of the Ukrainian language,” and addenda or highlights, and several availed Wolodymyr Stojko. Drs. Andrushkiw by Prof. Jaropolk Lassowsky. A new especially, that of the four-volume refer- themselves of this opportunity. and Trofimenko were chosen as dele- scholarly section, dedicated to arts and ence work “The Concordance to the The accomplishments of some of the gates to the World Council of the musicology, was established. It is chaired Poetic Works of Taras Shevchenko,” 440 committees can be expressed quantita- Shevchenko Scientific Society. by Titus Hewryk. Many members have copies of which were donated to libraries tively. Ms. Tarnawsky’s publications Resolutions, formulated by a commit- been elevated in rank. in Ukraine. Of major significance in the committee awarded grants for 32 sepa- tee composed of Drs. Andrushkiw (chair), However, the thrust of the society’s defense of the Ukrainian language was rate scholarly works, disbursing the Trofimenko, Onyshkevych and Popovych, efforts continues to be the promotion of the March 12 address delivered by Dr. overall sum of $182,479. Dr. Voronka’s were adopted unanimously by the general Ukrainian studies in the United States, as Onyshkevych before Ukraine’s grants and scholarships committee meeting. well as the defense and promotion of the Parliament in Kyiv which was telecast in received 80 applications and made 38 Ukrainian language in Ukraine, said Dr. Ukraine. awards, totaling $411,770. The press Onyshkevych. In North America these All present received a 52-page book con- objectives have been pursued through taining the reports of the following NTSh committee, composed of Dr. Popovych (chair) and Svoboda Editor Olha Spot the reformers... (Continued from page 2) Kuzmowycz, published 77 articles and news reports on the activities of NTSh – and economic reformist movement in 51 of them in Ukrainian and 26 in Ukraine is the national-democratic Our English. In addition, the committee pro- Ukraine bloc led by Mr. Yushchenko. The cured and edited the 25 scholarly articles popularity of the pro-Western reformist Our that appeared in the society’s column in Ukraine, as seen in its victory in the 2002 Svoboda, and edited five NTS bulletins. elections, and Mr. Yushchenko’s personal Dr. Dykyj’s membership committee popularity make Ukraine different from all recruited 56 new members. other CIS states. Without the national Dr. Andrushkiw updated the assembly democrats Ukraine would be closer to an on the successful intervention, initiated archetypal CIS state, such as Russia. More by the U.S.-based NTSh, which pre- importantly, progress in Ukraine’s reform vailed upon the Microsoft Corp. to make process and integration into Euro-Atlantic its computer software available in the structures is dependent on the “nationalist” Ukrainian language, thereby supplanting national democrats. The SPU and the the distribution of some 60,000 Russian- Tymoshenko bloc are their allies in block- language computers to schools in ing centrist authoritarianism. Ukraine. Dr. Andrushkiw is following up Centrists are the main driving force this effort by helping computer experts in supporting an authoritarian regime in Ukraine with the Ukrainization of Linux Ukraine. Sadly, there are no genuine cen- programming as well. trist parties left that would stand in oppo- The presidium during the 17th general meeting of the Shevchenko Scientific Society. Following a discussion of the reports, sition to them. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 5

Soyuzivkaby Peter Steciuk resortSoyuzivka undergoes emblem of a Hutsul facelift with a in preparation for new season trembita, the trail will provide access to PARSIPPANY, N.J. — With the sum- the beautiful scenery of the Shawangunk mer season fast approaching for the Mountains. Soyuzivka resort, a renovation campaign is The renovations are only the first step well under way. According to UNA presi- of the campaign to reinvigorate dent Stefan Kaczaraj, the resort has set the Soyuzivka. A fund-raising campaign is ambitious goal of doubling its occupancy currently under way that will provide the and reducing operating expenses. funds to continue making improvements Achieving such a drastic increase in to the resort and allow for more large- occupancy, he continued, will require scale changes in the future. Soyuzivka to attract more people to the Soyuzivka is also engaging in an resort by providing guests with a more advertising campaign because, as Mr. pleasant experience — which is where Kaczaraj observed, “We must attract peo- the renovations come in. ple to the resort so they come and see the Just a few weeks ago, the resort’s din- changes themselves and by staying also ing room was demolished in order to increase revenue for Soyuzivka.” install new walls, a new ceiling, new According to the UNA president, the flooring, and a hard wired stereo system. future of the resort depends largely on The Main House lobby and library were the community’s response. So far, he converted into a temporary dining room reported, bookings are up. An increase in and bar to accommodate guests during reservations this summer would signal the dining room renovations, so that the the community’s support of Soyuzivka experience of current guests could and help the resort continue its renova- remain unaffected. tion campaign. Mr. Kaczaraj stressed that New carpeting has already been improving Soyuzivka will require a col- installed in the Karpaty and Chernivtsi lective effort, saying, “The emphasis has buildings, and air conditioning is being to be on each member of the Ukrainian installed in more rooms at the resort. community. All of the people need to Additionally, the Main House, Odesa and participate.” Lviv will all be painted. Mr. Kaczaraj also reiterated a quote Under the direction of Walt from a letter by the UNA Executive Nalywayko, the new outdoor recreation Committee to UNA members and guru, the outdoor areas also will have a friends: “Soyuzivka remains of promi- new look. A roller rink is being built next nent importance to our community, and is to the volleyball court, and a tiki bar will a symbol of the contribution Ukrainian be built between the volleyball court and Americans and the UNA have made to the pool. our American society. We should be For nature lovers and hiking enthusi- proud of this accomplishment and be in a asts, Soyuzivka has utilized a crew of position to proudly share it with others dedicated volunteers to clear a trail to the outside our community who want to nearby waterfall and cliffs, called the learn about our culture and enjoy the Hutsul Trail Loop. Marked with the unique ambiance it provides.”

Soyuzivka’s Main House gets prepped for a fresh coat of paint.

The studio, soon to be renovated inside, gets a new roof.

Bill Swiac and Michael Jadlicky paint the fence at the entrance to the resort of The dining room in the Main House as it looked when it was gutted. the Ukrainian National Association. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Why a Famine memorial in DC? Forgotten Children of Eastern Europe This years marks 70 years since the genocidal Great Famine of 1932-1933 took the lives of 7 million to 10 million in Ukraine, and a number of actions are under way to commemorate this solemn anniversary. However, our community is also looking organizationby Svitlana Kobzar providesradioactive aid disaster.to orphanage It houses 60 children ahead, preparing to appropriately mark the Famine’s 75th anniversary in 2008. ages 3 through 16. The space for these Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.), a staunch supporter of our community’s concerns, in Imagine having an experience that so children is limited, with all girls and January of this year introduced a bill (H.R. 591) “to authorize the Ukrainian Congress completely changes your life that noth- boys sleeping in two rooms. Nearly 80 Committee of America to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of ing you do, say or see will ever be the percent of the children suffer from Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933.” The same again. This happened to me in the chronic diseases. The orphanage lacks language in the bill notes that “The United States Commission on the Ukraine Famine summer of 2002. As a Ukrainian student funding to provide proper nutrition and found in its report filed in 1988 pursuant to Public Law 98-473 that the Ukrainian beginning my junior year at Alma medical assistance, as well as function- Famine was a deliberate policy of the Soviet government” and that “the Ukrainian College, the experience of volunteering ing heating and plumbing systems. In the Famine is considered an unprecedented heinous crime of genocide as defined by the for three adoption agencies helped me to winter children often wake up to temper- United Nations Genocide Convention.” The bill now has nearly 40 co-sponsors. realize one of the pressing problems fac- atures in the low 50s, and they are all Exactly a month ago the proposed Famine memorial was the focus of a hearing ing Ukraine – the growing number of forced to share a single outhouse. before the National Capital Memorial Commission of the National Park Service. In orphaned children and the challenging After communicating with the orphan- written testimony, Rep. Levin stated: “Only through remembrance and recognition conditions in which they live. While age, FCEE realized the difficulties that can we stop such acts of senseless cruelty and violence against humankind from hap- politically and economically in transi- both workers and children alike face. pening again.” UCCA President Michael Sawkiw Jr. testified that not only would the tion, Ukraine is confronted with the diffi- The lack of washing machines and ade- memorial recall those who perished, but it would also serve “as a tool to help educate cult task of providing for an increasing quate heat means that children have to the global community about such heinous crimes.” He explained that even today the number of orphans. According to a 2002 wear damp clothes or wait for long peri- world knows little about this genocide and added that at the very time the Famine was UNICEF report, Ukraine experienced a ods of time to have their clothes washed. ravaging Ukraine the United States granted formal recognition to the Soviet Union. 50 percent increase in the number of Veselka also lacks a vehicle that would Another perspective was provided by Volodymyr Yatsenkivskyi, deputy chief of orphaned children between 1995 and help in case a child should need to go to mission at the Embassy of Ukraine, who argued that “Building a Famine-Genocide 2000. These children are the future of my the hospital. monument would be an act of justice.” Church leaders, too, weighed in, with homeland. When we first began working with Metropolitan Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Church writing in a letter I felt the need to do something, any- Veselka, our goal was to help with their addressed to Rep. Levin that the erection of such a monument “will boldy reflect this thing. I increased my volunteer hours for immediate needs by sending money for nation’s commitment to freedom and democracy for all peoples ... and its intolerance adoption agencies. I presented programs food, shipping clothes, and raising funds for the annihilation and/or abuse of people of any nation.” He added that the monu- about Ukraine to local service clubs. But to build a new heating system. FCEE’s ment will also “provide an information vehicle to those tourists and visitors who I still felt an overwhelming need to do Walk for Orphans established a yearly would otherwise have no knowledge of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide.” more. Then, my friends who had adopted tradition, brought the college and local Nearly 30 letters were received from various Ukrainian community organizations two girls from Russia suggested sending community together, and raised over and institutions. The president of the Ukrainian National Association, Stefan Kaczaraj, clothes to an orphanage. The enthusiastic $2,400. Presentations to churches, serv- underlined that “it is imperative that the memory of all these innocent victims does not response from the local community and ice clubs, and local community groups vanish,” adding that a Famine memorial in the U.S. capital “will serve as a constant Alma College encouraged me to create a raised another $2,500. Workers in reminder that the world cannot rest if there remain any oppressive regimes” and “will non-profit organization which would Veselka voiced their deep gratitude to demonstrate again that our great nation will always fight for the oppressed.” help children in Eastern Europe. FCEE for listening to them and helping As well, there were letters from Ukraine. Minister for Foreign Affairs Anatolii Forgotten Children of Eastern Europe to transform their dreams into reality. Zlenko underscored that a monument “will serve as a reminder that the battle for (FCEE) was created on June 10, 2002, Several Rotary clubs in Michigan are human rights is a global issue that cannot and must not be forgotten.” Echoing his and became officially incorporated as a committed to helping FCEE by provid- words in Washington was Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Kostyantyn non-profit organization. ing financial assistance and working with Gryshchenko who argued that the “Holodomor” (literally, death by forced starvation) Through its Adopt-an-Orphanage FCEE to apply for matching grants is not only a Ukrainian tragedy, but “a tragedy of all civilized society.” Program, FCEE helped Veselka, a poor through Rotary International. FCEE has What is needed right now on the part of all segments of the Ukrainian American orphanage in the small town of also been working with Rotary clubs in community – both organizations and individuals – is additional letters in support of Borodianka near Kyiv. Veselka was relo- Ukraine to implement projects for the proposed Washington memorial to the Famine-Genocide. We add our newspaper’s cated from Chornobyl Zone No. 1, the Veselka. Through World Community voice as an advocate of H.R. 591 and urge readers to add theirs also by writing to their region nearest to the deadly 1986 Service (WCS), Rotary clubs in both representatives in Congress. Michigan and Kyiv hope to join forces to provide Veselka with educational Svitlana Kobzar came to the United resources. The Rotary club in Kyiv has States in 1998 at the age of 16 as a high been instrumental in attaining a $10,000 June school exchange student. Her family still donation to build a new heating system. Turning the pages back... resides in Ukraine. Ms. Kobzar attends Now the children will finally be able to Alma College on a full-tuition scholar- live in a warm place and will no longer 22 ship. Ms. Kobzar commented: need to wear several layers of clothing. “Witnessing the sincerity and support of FCEE hopes to establish a program people around me encourages me to On June 22, 1968, The Ukrainian Weekly reported on the that would allow students from the 1968 hope that I can make a difference in the trip of Archbishop-Major Josyf Cardinal Slipyj, primate of the United States to visit Ukraine. Raising lives of those who are in need.” Ukrainian Catholic Church, to Toronto. It was the cardinal’s funds to underwrite an endowment that For further information about FCEE, first-ever visit to North America. would make scholarships available is our readers may e-mail Ms. Kobzar at svet- A crowd of 2,000 awaited the cardinal at the airport when he arrived on June 14. As dream. This would create opportunities [email protected] or call (989) 463- people tried to reach out to him and kiss his hands, Cardinal Slipyj, who had spent 18 6697 or (989) 463-5359. (Continued on page 23) years in Soviet prisons for his refusal to renounce his faith, tearfully remarked, “They beat these very hands, and now you want to kiss them.” When he addressed the crowd, the cardinal said, “Nearly a century has elapsed since the motherland bade you farewell with great expectations for your adventures on the other side of the ocean. ... You have achieved all your hopes, but do not forget about your less fortunate brethren.” Cardinal Slipyj celebrated liturgy before thousands of faithful at St. Nicholas Church on Saturday morning, May 15, the day after his arrival. A crowd of more than 50,000 filled the Canadian National Exhibition grounds for a pontifical divine liturgy on Sunday, May 16. There was a parade in his honor also on Sunday with participants including mem- bers of Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization and the Ukrainian Youth Association (SUM), as well as Ukrainian choirs and dance troupes. The performers included the SUM Prometheus Choir, the Dibrova Choir, the Vesnivka girls’ choir and the Kalyna dance ensemble of the Ukrainian National Youth Federation. After Sunday’s parade, Cardinal Slipyj was a guest at a UNA reception in his honor, where he thanked the Ukrainian National Association for its service to the community. During the trip, the mayor of Toronto presented the cardinal with a gold key to the city of Toronto, making him the first person to receive such an honor. After the visit to Toronto, Cardinal Josyf set off to visit other Canadian cities including Winnipeg, Edmonton and Saskatoon, and American cities including Philadelphia, Stamford and Chicago.

Source: “Thousands of Ukrainians Greet Archbishop-Major Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Children at the Veselka orphanage in Borodianka enjoy sweets delivered as part on Historic Visit to North America,” The Ukrainian Weekly, June 22, 1968. of the aid provided by the organization Forgotten Children of Eastern Europe. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places Christianity. Can you guess the country? Here’s a hint for you: the pope also visited by Myron B. Kuropas National deputies this same country on June 25-27, 2001, and declared to the world that this country and are a disgrace no other was the Mother of Christianity to Dear Editor: all of the Slavic nations that followed in It was very disheartening to read the history. Give up? It’s Ukraine. It was not story in The Ukrainian Weekly, “Ukraine’s Russia, as you stated. In fact, Russia didn’t Time to step up to the plate! vice prime minister calls on Rada to seek even exist in 988. It wasn’t until the late Let’s talk Soyuzivka. You know, that justly proud. recognition of Famine as genocide.” The 13th century that the Muscovite principality Ukrainian hideaway in the Catskills that As our parents and grandparents aged, Communist faction in Ukraine’s even came into existence. Muscovy is the the Ukrainian National Association creat- Soyuzivka aged with them. In recent Parliament, by clinging to the old historic name of Russia. The name ed and made available for our enjoyment. years, Soyuzivka became a little more Stalinist lies, refuses to support the pro- “Russia” (Rossia) wasn’t adopted by its And enjoy it we did. During the summer seedy, a little less impressive, a lot less posal to ask the United Nations to recog- tsars until the 18th century under Tsar Peter some of us spent our weekends and vaca- inviting. The magic was fading. nize the 1932-1933 Communist-engi- I, who proclaimed his state an empire. tions there. We partied, we danced under Our people were no longer spending neered famine in Ukraine as genocide or From just the few instances that were the stars. We played tennis, sunbathed and time at Soyuzivka. They were going to a crime against humanity. It is shameful pointed out in The Ukrainian Weekly, it is swam in the Olympic-sized pool. Ukraine and elsewhere. Why spend pre- that after 11 years of Ukraine’s inde- truly mind boggling that with all of today’s Some of us worked there. Remember cious vacation days at a Ukrainian resort pendence, such outcasts still hold seats in technology and global reorganizing, The the legendary Walter Kwas? (“You can when one can go to Lake George, or the highest legislative body. History Channel has proven itself to be run but you can’t hide.”) Remember Cancun, or Hawaii? For many years, the Ukrainian diaspo- truly backward and uneducated in the fact Chemny? How many Chemnys were Part of the problem, of course, was the ra worked hard promoting the liberation that it seems that no one in their organiza- there? Did anyone keep count? fact that the UNA had not kept up with of Ukraine from the Communist yoke. tion had even picked up a current atlas to Some of us met our spouses at changing times. Our expectations And what came back in return? The know that Kyiv was, is and remains the Soyuzivka. We got married there. Many changed. We had become accustomed to Communists and their collaborators capital of Ukraine. This alone would have of us sent our children to Chemny camp, certain creature comforts which brought upon the people unlimited cor- tipped them off and sent them to research or to the Ukrainian Cultural Courses, or Soyuzivka failed to provide. Things we ruption, mafia activities, severe unem- centers such as Harvard which could have to the Dance Workshop or to Tennis now take for granted – air conditioning, given them an accurate and historically cor- ployment, meager salaries or no salaries Camp. telephones and televisions in the rooms – rect sequence of events in reference to the at all for those who are employed, poor For us, Soyuzivka was a place to meet were missing. tsarist tyranny the channel was marketing. nutrition, widespread alcoholism the and greet old friends in a convivial, About 10 years ago, Soyuzivka patri- Come to think of it, if only The History uncontrolled spread of infectious dis- Ukrainian setting. It was our Ukrainian ots became concerned. An ad-hoc “Save Channel had called me, I would have eases, inadequate health care and a high island, our summer home away from Soyuzivka” committee was formed. The mortality rate. Concurrently, their neigh- helped them with some of their research. I UNA Executive Committee noticed. A may not have a doctorate in history but so home. Excellent food. Excellent compa- bor from the North acquired a large num- ny. Outstanding memories. UNA Soyuzivka Committee was formed, ber of Ukrainian industries, businesses far I’m doing much better than those guys headed by Stefko Kuropas and Taras over there. Where else could we enjoy the kind of and communications media, such as Ukrainian talent that Soyuzivka concerts Szmagala Jr. Plans were developed and radio, television and the press. The Lillianna Chudolij offered? Dances, choir, quartets, trios, presented at the last UNA convention in Ukrainian language and culture are being Clifton, N.J. pianists, instrumental performers, Chicago. Discussions followed. Reso- pushed aside, and the Russification soloists – you name it. Workers with spe- lutions were passed. The delegates were process is in a full swing just like in the cial talent would often provide the enter- committed to saving Soyuzivka. past. Those who dare to raise their voice tainment on Saturday nights. Before the A number of things changed within in opposition are often murdered or die Let’s sponsor cultural courses were eliminated, stu- the last year. Soyuzivka came under new in staged car accidents. dents would perform during their “gradu- management. A Soyuzivka Renaissance Just as in the past thousands of ation” exercises. Fund was established. A fund-raising Ukrainians were escaping from the Weekly subscriptions banquet celebrating 50 years of Dear Editor: Miss Soyuzivka made her first appear- “Soviet paradise,” now thousands of ance in 1956. Soyuzivka was held last fall. Donations people are leaving independent Ukraine We recently witnessed the importance Tennis tournaments, swim meets and of nearly $100,000 were received. because conditions are such that they are of having the word spread about Ukrainian volleyball games contributed to the spe- Today, a plan is finally in place to save unable to support themselves or their issues, especially through the efforts of cial Soyuzivka ambiance. Soyuzivka. Renovations have begun, families. Family lives are being damaged The Ukrainian Weekly. We all know that Well-known painters exhibited their fresh paint has been applied and walking or destroyed, many young women are we can’t leave it up to The New York works -– Kozak, Hnizdovsky, Hutsaliuk. trails have been blazed. falling into slavery, and thousands of Times or whatever metropolitan paper we Where else can one find busts by More is in store. The goal of the children are suffering. This is the tragedy have in our vicinity to represent Ukrainian Archipenko and Mol on the same grounds? Renaissance Fund is to raise enough of what was once the rich country called issues clearly. At one time Soyuzivka was the place to money to renovate Soyuzivka in two “the breadbasket of Europe.” The Weekly is a well prepared publica- be during the summer. During the 1960s phases. Phase I includes upgrades and If those who still cling to the dis- tion, with extensive footnotes and and ‘70s one had to make summer room remodeling of the main lobby, the dining graced Communist ideology and those resources. It’s a publication we can be reservations a year in advance. Families room, Veselka and certain rooms, which who are lavishly enriching themselves at proud of, and it covers national, interna- would book the same room for the same will significantly improve guest comfort. the expense of the common people tional and local issues. Isn’t it about time time every year. The cost is $1 million. remain in power, then the future of we began a campaign to sponsor The If you met Ukrainians who had never As revenue improves and Phase I is Ukraine will be dark, very dark. Now, Weekly for our senators and congressmen? been to Soyuzivka you were shocked. completed, Phase II will kick in. A cau- the diaspora can say one thing: Wake up, Surely someone in that office will at “You’ve never been to Soyuzivka?” we’d tious appraisal of further improvements people of Ukraine! Wake up! Your whole least peruse the newspaper in search of ask. “Oh my goodness. Where have you will be made. Additional projects aimed future is at stake! clippings, as they generally do, to provide been?” at enhancing business and recreational facilities will be considered. Michael J. Kozak, MD the official with up-to-date information. Parents whose American-born children So, let me start the ball rolling by spon- Are you ready to take the place of Minneapolis wanted nothing to do with their Ukrainian soring The Weekly for Sen. Jon Corzine. heritage would often take them to your parents and grandparents and con- I hope others will follow. Soyuzivka. And Soyuzivka worked its tribute? Are you ready to step up to the magic. Many “conversions” occurred in plate and do your part? You can begin by Camilla Huk picking up the phone and making a reser- “Fiction Channel” Nutley, N.J. those mountains. Weddings, christenings, reunions and vation for this summer. This is what organizational conventions became part of Lesia and I plan to do. needs researchers If you got married at Soyuzivka, how Dear Editor: the Soyuzivka season, along with Thanksgiving Day dinners, Sviat Vechir, about buying a park bench or a brick Loved your piece on The History Scandals at Times New Year’s Eve banquets and Memorial with your name and wedding date on it. Channel (Editorial, June 1), or as I have Day events. Labor Day was always a biggie, This is what Lesia and I plan to do. called it “The Fiction Channel.” I, too, and odious past a magnet for young and old alike. People Finally, you can make a donation to Dear Editor: watched with anguish and disgust and drove from as far away as Milwaukee and the Ukrainian National Foundation shouted at the television, “Who researched Chicago just for the weekend. Soyuzivka Renaissance Fund. This is The recent scandals (Jayson Blair, what Lesia and I plan to do. this stuff? Did they use my ninth grade his- Rick Bragg, et al.) at The New York Ukrainians from all over the world visit- tory textbook (published in 1977) again? ed Soyuzivka – from Australia, from What about you? Are you ready to Times are just a reiteration of the odious step up to the plate? (You know, the one with all of the fictional reporting of Stalin-lover Walter Duranty Argentina, from Brazil, from Ukraine, even accounts of Russian history as dictated by from Canada. Especially from Canada. Remember. Every donation to the in the 1930s. Ukrainian National Foundation, a 501 (c) the Soviet government and its paid experts, But not to worry. The Times will sur- Our parents and grandparents did their like the ones both in Russia and Ukraine part to maintain Soyuzivka as a thriving (3) organization, is tax-deductible. Show vive its current lack of integrity, as it has you care. Make your check payable to the who today are rewriting history again.)” in the past. Meanwhile, leftists, liberals, enterprise. They invested their time, their Please allow me to point out a few more treasure and their skills because they Ukrainian National Foundation/Soyuzivka an other useful idiots will continue to Renaissance Fund. Do it now! things to The History Channel. In 1988 support The New York Times. believed in Soyuzivka. It was more than there was a historic commemoration in a resort, a retreat from the hum-drum of Rome during which the pope celebrated Walter Lesiuk everyday living. It was a Ukrainian insti- Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: one country’s 1,000th anniversary of Santa Monica, Calif. tution of which they and we could be [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

able in the selected repertoire, spanning cemetery at St. Avold, France, the largest the centuries, without favoring a particu- American cemetery in Europe, supported lar era of performance. by that city. The accompanying illustrated color On July 6 the chorus will repeat the brochure (English only) provides well- liturgy, this time at the Ukrainian cathe- edited articles on Ukrainian sacred music dral in Munich, the and next day the and the UBC, as well as a bio of the artis- UBC will be welcomed in Regensburg as tic director, Mr. Mahlay. The recording part of an artistic exchange program. The roster lists all singers, while the Very Rev. grand tour finale will take place on July Pavlo Bodnarchuk, Ph.D. is the credited 9 in Vienna – the city of Mozart, liturgy celebrant. No separate timings are Beethoven and Mahler. given for the selections on disc. In conclusion, it should be noted that “Golden Echoes of Kyiv” The recording and mix engineer was the UBC has an extensive discography. Orest Sushko; the recording was mixed Their most recent recordings include: With the title above we have a new “Lord’s Prayer” (No. 22) receives suit is at Casablanca Sound and Picture in “Black Sea Tour,” “Ukrainian Steppe” first for the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, well-rendered by Taras Zakordonski, first Toronto, and mastered by George Graven and “A Bandura Christmas,” originally an a cappella recording (sans banduras) tenor. However, the composer of “The at the Lacquer Channel, Toronto. The published in an LP format in 1960 by of the divine liturgy, as sung in Ukraine Lord’s Prayer” (Otche Nash) – Nicholas design and layout was by Taras conductor and arranger Volodymyr and the diaspora. Performed in authentic Dubensky, is no match for the Lewycky, Optik Nerv, Philadelphia; pro- Bozhyk, all now re-mastered and style without instrumental accompani- Leontovych masterpiece which is not duction was handled by Joe Wood, RDR restored. ment, the CD is both a vocal and techni- included on the CD under review. Music Group; Roman Skypakewych was David Lyman of the Detroit Free Press cal achievement for the UBC and its But the unique polyphony (literally, a artistic advisor; and Anatoli W. Murha is wrote: “Golden Echoes of Kyiv” com- artistic director, Oleh Mahlay, who at age work of many voices or parts) of listed as executive producer. bines “elements of the nation’s Orthodox 33 he is the youngest conductor to lead Leontovych is represented in two other During the 1950s one of the most avid and Catholic musical heritages. Much of this ensemble, founded in 1918. selections. Likewise, most welcome is supporters of the UBC was noted pianist, it has roots in the chants that developed Mr. Mahlay conducts an exciting “Litany of Thanksgiving” by the late educator and author Roman Sawycky, Sr. in the earliest days of European music tour: starting with an ancient Hryhory Kytasty, former longtime artis- Publicity for this chorus was most useful, Christianity soon after Prince Volodymyr Kyivan chant through the classic 18th tic director of the UBC. His presence especially before its grand tour of introduced the new faith in 988 AD.” century milestones of Maksym still resonates among bandurists, taking Europe in 1958. My father titled one of For more information on the chorus, Berezovsky and Dmytro Bortniansky, their well-grounded, traditional musi- his articles in support of the UBC “The or this CD, visit the website: www.ban- well into the 20th century. We get to hear cianship into the 21st century. “Prayer Best Ukrainian Ensemble,” so it is alto- dura.org or write to: Ukrainian Bandurist more recent sonic landmarks by Mykola for Ukraine” (Bozhe Velykyi, Yedynyi”) gether fitting for this writer to take up Chorus, P.O. Box 12129, Detroit, MI Leontovych, Alexander Koshetz, Andrii by Lysenko-Koshetz serves as a fine and the banner almost 50 years later for what 48212. The price of the CD is $15. Hnatyshyn and, yes, Oleh Mahlay – a fitting finale for this choral bel canto continues to be the best Ukrainian total of 10 centuries of singing, of program. ensemble on either side of the Atlantic. searching for artistic beauty and spiritual The liturgy was recorded live at St. This year the chorus is off to Europe fulfillment – all in 68 minutes and 31 Stephen’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, once again for a series of concerts. The selections. in Brunswick, Ohio, and St. Josaphat’s ensemble leaves on June 25 for Let’s look at some items up close. Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warren, Manchester, where two days later it will “Epistle” (selection 12) features impres- Mich. The CD reproduces full, resonant sing at the School of Music (equivalent sive basso Mychail Newmerzycky, but in sound with the typical natural ambiance to New York’s Juilliard). On June 29 the other works also noteworthy are Omelan we associate with large churches or UBC goes to London to perform a con- Helbig, first tenor and Borys Kekish, cathedrals. The chorus sings naturally (as cert and the liturgy. On July 1 the singers second tenor. The latter partakes in if praying) without straining or forcing travel to the land of Debussy and Ravel Bortniansky’s Cherubym Hymn No. 7 – any one register. The four voices (first to perform at Notre Dame de Paris as one of the most memorable staples of the and second tenors, baritones and basses) well as in the American Cathedral near UBC repertory through the decades. are as one – cohesive in sound, purpose the Arc de Triomphe. On July 3, it’s on Victor Shewell, first tenor, is well dis- and overall effect. The balance, achieved to Strasbourg, and on the July 4 the cho- posed in the “Creed” (No. 18), and the by Maestro Mahlay is likewise notice- rus will sing at the American military Expanded edition of Grabowicz’s history of Ukrainian literature launched in Kyiv

by Yuri Shevchuk od of 400 years, starting with the 16th cen- Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the liter- placed within a Renaissance and a tury religious polemicist Ivan Vyshensky ary critic Tamara Hundorova, the writers Reformation mold, and the emergence of a CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – On May 20, and ending with the last century. Maksym Strikha, Mykola Riabchuk and vernacular literature.” the Great Hall of the House of Artists in Dr. Grabowicz is the Dmytro Oleksander Irvanets, as well as Dr. Martha “Of special interest,” she added, “is his Kyiv saw a book launch of an expanded Cyzevskyj Professor of Ukrainian Bohachevsky-Chomiak, director of the new chapter on the lively literary and cul- edition of George Grabowicz’s book “Do Literature at Harvard, and former director Fulbright Scholar Program in Ukraine. tural life that erupted in the five-year peri- Istorii Ukrainskoi Literatury” (Towards a of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Writing about the book launch in od following the end of World War II in History of Ukrainian Literature), recently Institute. This summer he will be teaching Ukrainske Slovo, Mr. Strikha notes that the refugee camps in Western Europe. printed in Ukrainian by Krytyka Press. the course “20th Century Ukrainian from the very start of his scholarly career These articles are fronted and followed by The first edition of Prof. Grabowicz’s Literature: Rethinking the Canon.” Grabowicz has striven to demonstrate that openly polemical approaches to the history book appeared six years ago and was Prof. Grabowicz is well-known in classical Ukrainian literature can and should of literature, cultural studies and literary quickly sold out. Compared to the first Ukraine not only as an influential literary be re-read in a way that is different from criticism. This combination of articles – all edition, the new one is a considerably critic but primarily as the founder and edi- how it has been traditionally interpreted lucid, well written, and carefully docu- larger collection of his essays, articles and tor-in-chief of the journal Krytyka. Since within the “populist (narodnytskyi) canon.” mented – should serve as a model for the two self-contained monographs, published its inception in 1997 Krytyka has become Prof. Grabowicz has consistently argued budding scholar and for the seasoned critic over the last 30 years and covering a peri- the primary forum of discussion for a new that, for a very long time, Ukrainian litera- on both sides of the ocean.” generation of Ukrainian literati, compara- ture has produced texts that by their artistic In his address on the occasion of the ble in its intellectual trendsetting influence quality can well be compared with works of book launch, Viktor Yushchenko, former to the New York Review of Books or the other literatures, including those of both prime minister of Ukraine, member of Times Literary Supplement. Prof. close and distant neighbors. The trick is to Parliament, and leader of the Our Ukraine Grabowicz has also established a highly give a new reading to these texts as well as parliamentary faction, noted that “this successful and respected publishing enter- the context within which they were written. book is, without exaggeration, a watershed prise under the same name. Many of the essays that constitute the event marking the process of appropriation The Kyiv book launch not only cele- new edition of Prof. Grabowicz’s book and rethinking of our nation’s cultural brated the publication of a new book, but were penned with the intention of provok- legacy, and of the state of the present liter- also recognized the efforts of Prof. ing a debate. As Mr. Strikha notes, howev- ary process in Ukraine.” Grabowicz and many like-minded er, they were often received with silence on Mr. Yushchenko went on to say,’ “I am Ukrainian intellectuals to create in Ukraine the part of the “literary establishment,” or confident that the publication of the new a cultural identity that is openly oriented with disapprobation by those who still try edition of your scholarly work will, as had towards Western thought, that is independ- to put ideology in the place of scholarship. previously been the case, give a powerful ent and critical in its thinking, free from Prof. Grabowicz’s book is an invitation boost to theoretical and methodological Soviet influences and purposefully to a long-overdue discussion on the most discussions of the Ukrainian literary Ukrainian it its self-vision. topical issues of Ukrainian literary criti- canon. In my opinion, this is important not The atmosphere of the event and the list cism. In the opinion of Dr. Bohachevsky- only for scholarship but for the formation of people present eloquently bespoke this Chomiak, “This collection is singularly of our people’s national identity, and for goal and the importance of Prof. suited for use in college and graduate the evolution of their view of their own Grabowicz’s book. In attendance were courses. Grabowicz contextualizes some intellectual potential.” such frequent contributors to Krytyka as key issues in Ukrainian cultural life – rela- HURI plans to hold its own presentation Myroslav Popovych, director of the tions of Ukraine with its geographical of Prof. Grabowicz’s book in the early Prof. George Grabowicz Institute of Philosophy of the National neighbors, studies that can be broadly autumn of this year. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 9 “Paris to Kyiv” project’s European tour includes stops in Ukraine

by Roman Woronowycz Audiences in all three countries reacted to the non- ported. Mr. Kytasty said that even a professor of tradi- Kyiv Press Bureau traditional music enthusiastically. Mr. Kytasty said tional bandura music at Kyiv’s Tchaikovsky that most interesting was how some in the audience at Conservatory came away impressed. KYIV – The name for the “Paris to Kyiv” project the Belgrade concert at the annual Ring-Ring Festival “I think people got what we were doing right away, came from a trip to Ukraine by Alexis Kochan to Serbia, who gave nonpareil support for the music, Ukraine in the late 1970s, when the country was still a from the first note,” explained Mr. Kytasty about the Soviet republic hidden behind the Iron Curtain. She expressed in private some uncertainty as to how series of concerts in Ukraine. “They were like no audi- arrived in her ancestral homeland from an initial visit crowds in Ukraine would react to the new way in ences we had ever played, especially in Chernihiv, to Paris on one of the few flights to Kyiv that did not which the ensemble presented Ukrainian traditional where many music students turned out. It was like giv- go through Moscow. The itinerary allowed Ms. music. ing a drink of water to a person stumbling in the desert.” Kochan the chance to starkly compare the contrasts Wonderful reception in Ukraine between Paris, cultural center of the West, and Kyiv, Mr. Kytasty said that while this particular concert the historic cultural heart of Eastern Europe, but very However, it was an unfounded concern because the tour is now finished, the Paris to Kyiv project will con- much under the influence of the Soviet “culture” at group was heartily greeted in Ukraine and avidly sup- tinue. that time. Ms. Kochan gave life to the lasting impressions and influences from that trip some 20 years later, when in 1996 she put together her first line-up of the Paris to Kyiv project. With differing musicians in tow through the years, the project has toured the North American WeddingWedding AnnouncementsAnnouncements continent from shore to shore since then. Today the music the group performs is particularly popular with CBC radio audiences in Canada. And now – some seven years after the project was launched, the Congratulations ensemble has played Ukraine. First European concert tour to the wedding and In May group members performed in their first European concert tour, which first took them to anniversary Belgrade, before stops in Kyiv, Lviv and Chernihiv dur- ing the second half of May, where they played to fantas- tic receptions and standing-room-only crowds at small couples! and medium-sized venues. The tour finished in Poland, with appearances in the cities of Warsaw, Wroclaw and May they have the best Krakow. “What was very special about his was that we have of fortune and share the joy of love been doing this music around North America – in Flim Flam, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, Edmonton, New York – throughout their life together! but it was the first time we presented this music in Ukraine, from which much of the music hails,” — The Ukrainian Weekly explained Julian Kytasty, the renowned Ukrainian ban- dura player, who has collaborated with Ms. Kochan * * * almost from the start of the project. The wedding of The Paris to Kyiv quartet is non-traditional in many Wedding and anniversary ways. First, the songs they play are not your grand- Christina Marie Lyons mother’s quaint Ukrainian ethnic melodies, but jazz- announcements are laced syncopations with a good dose of improvisation. and The musical ensemble’s varied ethnic make-up – a published several times a year in Serb, two Ukrainians, a Canadian and a Brit – brings Hryhor Aleksij Piaseckyj The Ukrainian Weekly. The next uncharacteristic foreign ethnic influences to the Ukrainian folk melodies that compose the soul of the was celebrated Wedding Announcements section music. The instruments reflect the unorthodox mix as well, on October eleventh, two thousand and two, will be published in September with Mr. Kytasty switching between voice, sopilka at the Holy Family Catholic Church in 2002. and bandura; Richard Moody alternatively on jazz violin, viola and guitar; Martin College moving Duxbury, Massachusetts. To receive a brochure about plac- among an assortment of Celtic instruments; Nenad Zdjelar, who played with the Belgrade Opera Christina is the daughter of Nancy and ing an announcement, or for fur- Symphony before turning to blues and jazz, on double bass; and Alexis Kochan, lead vocalist and the Robert Lyons of Duxbury and Hryhor is the ther information, please call: founder of the project, blending the mix with her (973) 292-9800, vocals. son of Oksana and Peter J. Piaseckyj ext. 3040. A linkage of historic capitals of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Adding to the discordance is the unusual name, which suggests the linkage of two European capitals, but ones with varying European cultures. The project is the outgrowth of Ms. Kochan’s interest in the roots of traditional music and her longtime involvement with Ukrainian folk songs as a well-known Canadian vocalist. At the heart of the music are tradi- tional Ukrainian folk songs and medieval chants that Ms. Kochan and Mr. Kytasty originally discovered in various written sources, which they have been collect- ing for years, and brought to life by using the talents of Come visit and see the changes the group to incorporate different cultural influences taking place and rediscover Soyuzivka. into a fresh and unique style. “The essence of the project is for Alexis and myself We’d like to congratulate all to find and define these Ukrainian melodies that we wedding couples on their upcoming want to work with and develop a very open-ended arrangement, so that each of these players can then add nuptials and celebrations. something from their own musical world,” Mr. Kytasty said. We specialize in customized weddings, The Ukrainian American underscored that the other bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and ethnic influences are not simply spice to add to the musical flavor, but important ingredients. Sunday brunches. “Martin may throw in a little flash of something that 216 Foordmore Road • P.O. Box 529 sounds vaguely Celtic, Richard might take off from a Kerhonkson, NY 12446 • (845) 626-5641 Ukrainian dance melody into a jazz viola solo. Nenad may create a beautiful bass line flowing out of a For a Lifetime of Memories Email: [email protected] ‘shchedrivka,’ or a medieval Ukrainian sacred chant,” www.Soyuzivka.com Mr. Kytasty added. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25 Ukrainian American Youth Association holds 44th annual Zlet at Ellenville resort

by Orest Kozicky and obstacle course races, as well as a volleyball tour- based on adherence to the uniform dress code. nament. This year’s Zlet included participants from the fol- ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The Ukrainian American During this year’s Zlet the sports events were threat- lowing 12 branches located on the Eastern Seaboard: Youth Association (SUM) sponsored its 44th consecu- ened by heavy rains that led to cancellation of the vol- Baltimore, Binghamton, N.Y., Boston, Goshen, N.Y., tive annual Zlet on May 24-25 at the SUM “oselia” leyball tournament and the 440-, 880-, the mile and Hartford, Conn., Irvington, N.J., Jersey City, N.J., New (resort) in Ellenville, N.Y. relay race events. Thanks to the combined efforts of York, Passaic, N.J., Philadelphia, Whippany, N.J., and Zlet is SUM’s annual spring festival for its youth members of the komanda and all of the participating members that presents the opportunity to engage in Yonkers, N.Y. There were 400 participants ranging from academic and athletic competitions, as well as poetry branches, the track and field were cleared of rain pud- age 4 through 17. The continued growth of the organi- recitations that demonstrate their knowledge about var- dles daily and, despite continuing threats of rain, the zation is reflected by the participation of a continually ious aspects of Ukrainian history and cultural tradi- youths competed under adverse conditions in the spirit growing number of “sumeniata” age 3-5. tions and their use of the Ukrainian language. The of the SUM rallying greeting “Hartuis.” Youths also had This year the responsibility for coordinating the vari- event also is an opportunity for members to perform an opportunity to socialize at a zabava and barbecue on ous Zlet events was undertaken by members of the with their dance, bandura, choral and drama ensembles Saturday night. Passaic branch. The “komandant” was Zenon Betley, within a talent contest-type forum. The athletic compe- On Sunday morning the participants took part in a who together with “bulavna” Chrystia Janciw and the titions include individual and team sports competitions liturgy celebrated by Father Bohdan Danylo. A formal rest of the Passaic contingent directed the multiple that include 40-, 60-, 100-, 440- and 880-yard sprints review of the SUM ranks arranged as individual branch- aspects of Zlet. and one-mile runs, relay races, broadjump, shot put es from various cities was also conducted, with scoring The New York branch took first place for overall points achieved. Yonkers took second place, and Goshen took third place. Markian Kolinsky of Hartford won the top trophy for most points in the 13-17 age group, while Andrea Zelez of Hartford won the trophy for the 6-12 age group. Bohdan Harhaj, the president of the National Executive Board of SUM, closed the awards cere- monies by expressing his gratitude to Mr. Betley and his Passaic contingent as well as to all of the “sumivtsi” for their participation in another successful Zlet.

Zlet 2003 participants prepare for the sprint.

Markian Kolinsky, individual winner in the 13-17 age group, receives his trophy from Zlet and SUM leaders.

A review of the SUM ranks during Zlet.

The winning SUM branches – New York, first place; Yonkers, second place; and Goshen, third place – The concert venue during Zlet 2003. with SUM President Bohdan Harhaj. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 11

Ukrainian Canadian billionaire is new owner of NHL team by Christopher Guly and the cardiovascular drug Isordil (isosorbide dini- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly trate), that which prevent angina pectoris due to coro- nary artery disease. Together, both drugs represent near- OTTAWA – A son of Ukrainian immigrants has ly a $12 billion U.S. market opportunity, according to become the owner of Canada’s hottest National Hockey Biovail. League team. Beyond attempting to stay ahead of the competition In May billionaire Eugene N. Melnyk, the 44-year- in the pharmaceutical world, Mr. Melnyk also has his old, Toronto-born chairman and chief executive officer eye on the finish line at the track. of pharmaceutical giant Biovail Corp., received Ontario He owns about 280 racehorses, many of them kept on Superior Court approval to purchase the Ottawa a 1,000-acre farm near Ocala, Fla. His Archers Bay Senators, which won its first Presidents’ Trophy this (named after a location in Barbados) won the Queen’s year for finishing the regular season with the best over- Plate and the Prince of Wales Stakes in 1998, and all record and made the Eastern Conference final Graeme Hall ran the Kentucky Derby three years ago. against the New Jersey Devils – the closest the Senators In 2001 he paid $1 million U.S. for a two-year-old colt, have ever come to winning the Stanley Cup. Warners; it was the highest amount paid for a thorough- The $100 million (about $75 million U.S.) deal to bred at a public auction that year. purchase the nearly bankrupt 11-year-old NHL fran- Mr. Melnyk once said he hires the best legal team chise, through Mr. Melnyk’s company Capital Sports & and best financial and scientific people “money can Entertainment Inc., was to have closed by May 30. But buy.” Though expensive, “at the end of the day, you get the offer hinged on finalizing a transaction to buy the what you pay for,” he added. Corel Center, the team’s home arena that defaulted on When major creditors approved a plan by Rod payments 14 months ago and was placed into receiver- Bryden (a former federal deputy assistant minister and ship in May. On June 10, that deal, too, was finalized, majority owner of the franchise since 1993) to regain though its details were not released. control of the Senators with help from New York bil- Mr. Melnyk had offered $27.5 million to purchase lionaire and fast-food magnate Nelson Peltz (of Arby’s), the Corel Center – built for more than $220 million in Mr. Melnyk, who had expressed interest in submitting 1996 – from Covanta Energy Corp., an insolvent New his own bid to buy the team and create a “dynasty,” Jersey-based company that is owed $210 million for waited in the wings to try again. financing construction of the arena. (Figures are in In late February major bank creditors rejected the Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise.) However, a $245-million Bryden deal for the Senators and the Corel Manhattan bankruptcy court overseeing Covanta’s Center after performance milestones were missed. Mr. insolvency first had to approve the deal. (The $400 Melnyk then stepped in with his discounted deal (a million combined debt of the Senators and Corel $100 million all-cash offer for the Senators, compared Center placed them in bankruptcy protection for to Mr. Bryden’s $195 million-cash-and-tax-shelter pro- months.) posal for the team and related assets such as manage- “The NHL’s board of governors unanimously Oksana Zakydalsky ment and coaches’ contracts) to control a team that approved the purchase of the Ottawa Senators and the owes more than $200 million to over 500 creditors, Corel Center” by Mr. Melnyk on June 17, the Eugene Melnyk at the recent Toronto gala celebrat- including $12.6 million in player and staff payroll and Associated Press reported. ing the 10th anniversary of the organization Help Us deferred player contracts. Yet even before the final sales agreements are signed, Help the Children. However, knowing that he has some of the league’s Mr. Melnyk – who originally considered buying the Mr. Melnyk preferred receiving his education from best talent, Mr. Melnyk also plans to divert $8 million team and moving it to Hamilton, Ontario – has become experience rather than in a classroom. of the $100 million price tag for the Senators, according somewhat of a hero in Ottawa for saving a financially As a boy, he peddled cookies Mr. Pawych’s grand- to court documents, to honor current and deferred con- troubled team that was either destined for extinction or mother, Pauline, would make for neighborhood kids in tracts to staff, managers, coaches and players, including somewhere else. former Sens star Alexei Yashin, now with the New York He comes bearing two gifts Sens fans like: he loves the Ukrainian-flavored Bloor West Village where “Mel,” as he is known to his friends, and Mr. Pawych Islanders, who is believed to be owed $2.36 million hockey and he has lots of money. U.S. Though he was not much of a player in his youth, as grew up. In 1980 Mr. Melnyk, the son of physician Dr. However, Mr. Melnyk will receive about $5 million his boyhood pal and best friend Dan Pawych, a creative in net ticket revenue from the Senators’ playoff series director with a Toronto advertising firm told The Ferdinand Melnyk, established Trimel Corp., a compa- ny that condensed information from medical journals with the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils. Ottawa Citizen, Mr. Melnyk has combined his business His deep pockets and commitment to keeping the acumen with his passion for the sport. for doctors into a 16-page digest. Seven years later the company was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Senators at home makes him, in the words of NHL Two years ago, he was approached to buy a stake in Commissioner Gary Bettman, “exactly what the fans in the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team for which he holds sea- In 1989 Mr. Melnyk sold Trimel – then generating $9 million in annual revenue – to publishing powerhouse Ottawa could be hoping for in their wildest dreams in son tickets, but declined. terms of a new owner.” Instead, he paid $2.5 million to buy the junior Thomson Corp. for $8 million and, at the age of 29, Toronto St. Michael’s Majors, the Ontario Hockey became a multimillionaire. League home team for St. Michael’s College School, a Mr. Melnyk used the proceeds to invest in Biovail Toronto-based junior and secondary school run by the SA, a Swiss medical company, and acquired a Canadian Batkivschyna continues Catholic Basilian Fathers that Mr. Melnyk attended. research facility to conduct clinical trials on controlled- A hands-on owner known for discussing strategy release drugs (those that release their active ingredients Discover Ukraine Expedition with the coach between periods and chartering planes into the bloodstream over a 12- or 24-hour period) for rather than buses to transport the young players, he’s other pharmaceutical companies. ESSENDON, Australia – The Ukrainian now planning a new arena for the Majors. In 1991 he helped establish BCI, which became known as Biovail Corp. three years later when it began schooner Batkivschyna will continue its Discover And even when he’s not near the ice, Mr. Melnyk Ukraine Expedition by sailing to Australia. The tries to catch all of the team’s games via a satellite selling its own time-release medication to treat diseases in the cardiovascular and central nervous systems and to ship, which travels around the world promoting uplink – at a cost of $1,000-an-hour – to his home in Ukraine, was scheduled to depart from Long Barbados where he spends about 30 weeks a year. (He provide pain management. The company also special- izes in “Flashdose” technology that enables medication Beach, Calif., on June 7. often watches NHL games via satellite at Bert’s Bar in It will stop at Maui, Hawaii, at the Lahaina the commercial district of Christchurch.) to dissolve on a patient’s tongue without the need for water. Yacht Club. After Hawaii, the Batkivshchyna will Considered a tax-shelter haven for some, which he sail towards New Zealand and Australia to attend denied, Mr. Melnyk moved to the Caribbean island Biovail, which produces the Cardizem line of heart medication, including its flagship drug, Tiazac, for angi- the Tasmania Tall Ship Festival, after receiving an nation 13 years ago and lives in a hilltop mansion in the official invitation from the Tasmanian govern- southeast corner of Barbados with his wife, two young na, and distributes the Zyban quit-smoking drug, report- ed $87.8 million U.S. in earnings on $788 million U.S. ment. children, 4-year-old Anna and 8-month-old Olivia, and The president of the Australian Federation of a nanny. in revenue. The company recently posted record first- quarter profits of $63 million U.S. on revenues of Ukrainian Organizations (AFUO), Stefan The sun, surf, golfing, entertaining and a private jet Romankiw, recently spoke with Captain Dmitrii (a Gulfstream IV) come courtesy of his personal fortune $191.4 million U.S. Biovail expects revenues to reach $1 billion U.S. this Birioukovitch of the Batkivschyna, who warmly estimated to be $1.7 billion U.S. greeted the Ukrainian community in Australia and For the last two years, he has also been Canada’s year, and the company plans to launch seven new drugs by 2005. said he looks forward to meeting them. highest-paid executive. In 2002, Mr. Melnyk made The Batkivschyna is now in the fourth year of Canada’s largest publicly traded pharmaceutical com- nearly $2 million U.S.: $607,908 U.S. in salary and its trans-global expedition, which it began from pany, Biovail operates nine plants in five countries and $41.3 million in stock options. Kyiv on April 7, 2000. employs more than 1,600 people. Shares in the compa- The year before he took home even more: $552,644 The vessel participated in Operation Sail 2000 ny, which is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, U.S. in salary and $78.6 million U.S. after cashing in during the mammoth millennium celebrations in have been trading at around $50 U.S. on the New York stocks. He owns 17.8 percent, or $1.63 billion in stock, and around New York City. Stock Exchange. of Biovail. In 2001 the Batkivschyna journeyed through the Last December, Biovail bought Pharma Tech for Forbes magazine ranked Mr. Melnyk the 234th rich- Great Lakes, and in 2002 it was in the Caribbean, about $66 million U.S., and earlier this month acquired est person in the world in 2002 (in eighth place in and, after crossing the Panama Canal, headed up Canada), up from 292 on the global list in 2001. Not the U.S. rights to two drugs from Madison, N.J.-based the Pacific coast of the United States. bad for a guy who ended his post-secondary academic Wyeth for $130 million U.S: Ativan, for the treatment training after a brief stint at York University in Toronto. of anxiety disorders generically known as lorazepam; 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

sequin-embroidered brocade and silk top North American show... and cotton pants with a row of small elip- (Continued from page 1) tical openings along one leg. A sequinned The Ukrainian designers appeared to brocade wedding coat and tulle scarf follow the European trend (especially draped around the shoulders completed evident in newly independent countries) the ensemble. In a more traditional look, of using rich fabrics such as velvet, silk, Ms. Gres presented a romantic floor- brocade and suede, and mixing several length white gown featuring a jewel- types of fabric in one outfit. Most of the encrusted sleeveless bodice and a deep jewelry consisted of antique-looking collar worn hood-fashion over the bride’s multi-tier metal necklaces. head. Noted in the collections were Oriental Ms. Karavanska dressed her bride in a influences (kimono styles and obi sash- midriff-baring crocheted lace top and es), frequent use of layering and draping satin-banded skirt with dipping hemline, of fabrics, and military details (now very adding a Ukrainian folk touch with a hat contemporary over here), seen in the use of field flowers, worn low on the fore- of large belt buckles and chains dangling head, that trailed a long swath of tulle. from belts. Several outfits mixed mascu- Ms. Karavanska, possibly the most line and feminine styling elements (for daring of the three designers, is a native example, a tailored pin-striped jacket was of Kyiv who has made Lviv her home paired with a softly-draped satin-trimmed and base of operations. Twice winner of skirt). the first prize in a contest for young In the tradition of big-name designers designers in Tallinn, Estonia, she is also who trot out theatrical creations to spice the recipient of the Crystal Silhouette up the show (but water them down later Grand Prix and was named best artist of to make them saleable), the Ukrainian Halychyna in 2002. Recently elected into apparel included many “far out” designs. the Syndicate of Fashion Designers of Khristina Lew A prime example was a daffodil yellow Ukraine, the vivacious designer likes to punk-styled cable knit sweater with thick Former Miss Ukraine Natalia Shvachko models a coat by Oksana Karavanska. design for women who move through life cuffs and braided back, teamed with a with a spirit of experiment and change black leather mini skirt and knee-high and are not captives to fashion trends. black boots. Ms. Babenko, following her mother Colors, for the most part, were neutral and grandmother into the dressmaking – black, white, ivory, grey and dark green business, took up dressmaking profession- – or muted shades of purple and rose, ally in 1995. Winner in 2000 of an award with flashes of bright color appearing in “For Considerable Contribution to the accents and accessories (red boots, a gold Development of Ukrainian Fashion,” she sash, a deep band of reddish-rust lace designs four collections a year and pres- along the hem of an elegantly cut grey ents runway shows twice a year at silk dress). “Fashion Seasons,” the largest fashion By contrast, some items, like the daf- event in Ukraine. Stressing harmony and fodil yellow sweater, were explosions of elegance, she prefers to use natural fabrics color. A hot pink pant suit combined a (wool, silk and leather) and vibrant colors. long-sleeved open cuff jacket, accented Ms. Gres, a Kazakstan native who with black piping and black buttons, with works in Uzhorod and runs a boutique in hot pink wide-leg pants trimmed with a Kyiv, likes to design clothes that are both satin stripe on the front of the legs. Other timeless and modern. Defining her style colorful items included a short jacket com- as “European classics adapted to the real- pletely covered in Bukovynian-style red ities of the 21st century,” she concen- and green bead embroidery and an outfit trates on workmanship and sophisticated that brought together a bead-embroidered cuts, using natural fabrics like wool and skirt, handbag and newsboy cap, worn silks, which can be painted over, decorat- with a black jacket and pink gloves. ed and embroidered to give them “new Bridal attire life.” The evening’s speakers, introduced by For the customary bridal gown finale, master of ceremonies Dr. George Project coordinator Marta Kolomayets with the three designers (from left), Ms. Babenko opted for an unconvention- Oksana Karavanska, Anna Babenko and Victoria Gres. al (though all white) pant oufit, offering a (Continued on page 13)

Model wearing an ensemble by Anna Babenko An evening outfit by Viktoria Gres. A pant suit designed by Oksana Karavanska. approaches the camera. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 13 Embassy of Ukraine hosts benefit fashion show in Washington

by Yaro Bihun economically struggling country. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly “It’s inspiring to see that people in Ukraine are starting to understand the WASHINGTON – As did the idea of philanthropy, volunteerism, work- Ukrainian communities in Chicago, ing for a cause, taking their fate into their Detroit, Toronto and New York, capital own hands and trying to change some- area Ukrainian Americans joined in the thing by such projects as breast cancer effort to help fight breast cancer in awareness, helping orphans, HIV-AIDS Ukraine with a benefit fashion show and and many other worthy projects,” Ms. reception at the Ukrainian Embassy Kolomayets told the donors. June 5. For various reasons, both cultural and The immediate focus of attention of economic, Ukrainian women are need- the “Because Life is Beautiful” fashion lessly dying from breast cancer at an show and reception here was on the cre- astonishingly higher rate than women in ations of three leading Ukrainian the West, she said. But things are begin- women’s fashion designers – Anna ning to change, she added, thanks to the Babenko, Victoria Gris and Oksana Karavanska – but the ultimate goal was efforts of a number of organizations that to increase awareness of the unnecessari- are raising public awareness. ly high toll breast cancer was taking on Inspired by the response this project has Ukrainian women and to help provide received in the United States and Canada, Yaro Bihun Ms. Kolomayets said she will return to them with the technology to detect and A model dressed in Oksana Karavanska’s wedding dress. fight the disease. Ukraine “and tell the women of your good The Washington show also had a local deeds, because you give them hope.” addition with the inclusion of fur coats The evening was organized by The from Scandia Furs, owned by Washington Group Cultural Fund and the Washington area furrier Paul Kritsky. As Ukrainian Embassy, with the cooperation in the other cities, the proceeds of the of The Ukraine-U.S. Business Council, evening, from tickets and sales, were ear- the Ukrainian Association of the marked for the purchase of mammogra- Washington Metropolitan Area, the phy machines for Ukraine through the Washington branches of the Ukrainian Breast Cancer Awareness Project of the Congress Committee of America and the Ukrainian Women’s Fund and the Center Ukrainian National Women’s League of for Ukrainian Reform Education. America, the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation Welcoming and thanking the donors at and The Washington Group, an associa- the Embassy of Ukraine, Ambassador tion of Ukrainian American professionals. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko expressed his Thanking the donors on behalf of the gratitude to the three designers for initiat- sponsoring organizations at the conclu- ing “this noble and generous charity proj- sion of the show, Ms. Courtney, president ect” and to the four ladies who were the of the TWG Cultural Fund, said they “energetic soul” of the project at the were very proud to be helping women in embassy – Laryssa Courtney, Marta Ukraine “and especially to help women Zielyk and Marika Jurach of the TWG to help themselves,” while at the same Ukrainian designer Victoria Gres (left) and a model wearing one of her creations, Cultural Fund, the lead sponsor and time to present the designs of Ukraine’s a wedding dress, accept the applause of the audience during a benefit fashion organizer of the event, and Marta “pioneers in the fashion world.” Ms. show at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. Behind them, in the audience Kolomayets, the project’s coordinator. Courtney also thanked the models – from (below the photo of President Leonid Kuchma) are Consul General Valentyn Ms. Kolomayets, who has spent the the fashion school of Marymount College Nalyvaichenko and his wife, Olena. Seated in front of them is former U.S. last dozen years in Ukraine working as a and a few young Ukrainian American Ambassador to Kazakstan and Georgia William Courtney. journalist and developing self-help proj- ladies – who donated their work in the ects with non-governmental organiza- show. The event’s organizer, Ms. Jurach preliminary balancing of donations and age of the proceeds from the sale of tions, said this project began at the grass- said that because of space constraints at expenses, TWG Cultural Fund Treasurer designer dresses – and there were a few roots level in Ukraine and was launched the Embassy, the number of people Rosalie Norair said that the breast cancer sold that evening – and other fashions, with a benefit fashion show there last attending the fashion show and reception project should receive in excess of note cards and other items which were on November, which raised $11,000 – a was limited to about 160, which kept $6,500 from the evening. sale, as well as resulting coat sales by noteworthy sum for such an event in an some late donors from attending. After a The project also will receive a percent- Scandia Furs.

North American show... (Continued from page 12) Temnycky, who described himself as a 20-year survivor of cancer, included Dr. Borys Mychalczak, an oncology specialist associated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who gave an overview of breast cancer statistics in the U.S.; Ms. Shvachko, who said she was particularly concerned about the fight against cancer because her father was a cancer victim; Ms. Kolomayets; Ms. Rollins; and UIA President Walter Nazarewicz. The silent auction, held in the institute’s library, offered a collection of desirable items, among them tick- ets to a Broadway show, a week’s stay in the Hamptons, a three-day stay at Soyuzivka, a winter vacation in Salt Lake City and a half-hour skating clinic with Olympic champion Oksana Baiul at Chelsea Piers in New York. The show was sponsored by the Ukrainian Women’s Fund, a Kyiv-based network of four women’s non-gov- ernmental organizations committed to strengthening women’s initiative, advancing women’s rights and advocating women’s issues in Ukraine; the Ukrainian Institute of America; the Metro New York Chapter of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America; and the Selfreliance New York Federal Credit Union. Supporting organizations included the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, New York Independent Women’s Alliance and Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. Melaniya Hrybowych Temnycky headed the large contingent of volunteers who made up the New York metro area organizing committee, whose members – like the designers and others involved in the fund-rais- ing campaign – donated their time and services to the Bohdan Yaremko North American tour. Members of the New York metro area organizing committee that worked on planning the fashion show. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

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In the [2002] elections it was the party RFE/RL interviews... that obtained the least votes [among (Continued from page 3) those parties that cleared the 4 percent whether you are today in Parliament or voting threshold], but has got hold of outside it, no matter even whether you strong positions in the government, is are a political force or just an efficient now running three oblast administra- social force, let me say one thing. Let us tions and continues to mushroom. hold public roundtables throughout I think there is nothing phenomenal. Ukraine and discuss one question: With There is only [the party’s] proximity to what is Ukraine ill today? How has it the president [ed.: SDPU leader Viktor happened that the authorities are such as Medvedchuk is head of the presidential Lydia Choma they are? administration]. This is possible because [Let us also discuss] how – following of only one reason – [Ukraine’s political] of New York City, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2003. regional roundtables with a broad range system does not work. If it did work, it Dear daughter of the late Irene Czerny Melnyk and stepdaughter of opposition, democratic and other would have prevented such pathologies forces – to begin forming this fall a from occurring in the Ukrainian govern- of Eugene Melnyk. Dear cousin of Gabriela Czerny Mitchell. forum of democratic forces, in which all ment. participants could feel themselves as co- The president ignores public opinion, Reposed at Duchynski-Cherko Funeral Home, Inc., authors of this forum, in which no differ- he is in possession of political levers that on Sunday, June 8, from 2 - 6 p.m. Panakhyda Prayer Service at 5 p.m. ences between those from the first and allow him to appoint a person whose the second rank would exist. name has been whispered into his ear by Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, June 9. [Let us discuss how to make] all of those from his entourage. at St. George Ukrainian Church in New York City at 9:30 a.m. them sign a fundamental document on Interment followed at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery forming such a coalition in order to achieve political consolidation, form a in South Bound Brook, N.J. common outlook regarding Ukraine’s reconstruction, and, of course, field a Canadian senator... single [presidential] candidate. (Continued from page 1) You have repeatedly said that there Saskatoon, is a lawyer, former judge and DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS should be no impassable wall between former ambassador. She was appointed to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian the opposition and the authorities, that to the Senate of Canada on March 11, or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. there should be some contacts between 1993. She currently serves on the Senate Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department the former and the latter. You regular- committees on Foreign Affairs; Legal and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 ly meet the president. But there have and Constitutional Affairs; Rules, (NB: please do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; recently been a lot of insinuations Procedures and the Rights of Parliament; fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; e-mail, [email protected]. around this. Some even say that in the and Human Rights, which she chairs. very last moment Leonid Kuchma may appoint you as his successor in the elections. What can you say about the purpose of your contacts with the authorities and the president in response to such rumors? I am convinced that Ukraine is not an Asiatic khanate in which political suc- cession is passed [by one ruler to anoth- er]. Therefore, I don’t care too much about such gossip, even if I realize that many politicians are dying to know at whom [Kuchma’s] finger will be point- ed. On the other hand, I would not be sin- cere if I said that it does not matter to me what position is taken by the Ukrainian president today or will be taken tomor- row. Beyond question, the president remains a key political player in Ukraine, who is constantly torn between the two dilemmas – either to work for the coun- try’s good or to yield to the clans even further, thus preparing a very difficult future for Ukraine. I am convinced that one needs to com- municate with the president. What is the language of this communication, what is the topic of these conversations? Of course, these are difficult conversations. Believe me, it is not easy for me to step in to talk with the president, and these talks are emotionally and morally exhausting. But if you are guided by Ukrainian interests, you have to stand up, go and talk. Such talks do not belong to the pleasant or easy hours of your life, but you have to hold them. There is a lot of information, includ- ing from Uzhhorod, Lviv, Rivne and other regions, that the Social Democratic Party-United (SDPU) and its functionaries resort to methods bordering on violence as regards employing people in regional adminis- trations. They put the question in the following way: If you want to work in the administration, join the SDPU; if not, good-bye. And this has become a mass-scale occurrence. What is your assessment of this? The SDPU-ization of the entire coun- try is under way, this is a fact, I have already spoken about it in Parliament. How does the SDPU manage to mul- tiply in such a magical way so quickly? 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25 No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 17

Kharkiv Oblast farmers, in search of better profits, on study visit to U.S. by Jan Sherbin Members of the study tour represented farms of various sizes in the Kharkiv CINCINNATI – When we hear about Oblast in eastern Ukraine, as well as a the boom harvests in Ukraine over the marketing and policy manager from past couple of seasons, it sounds like Kharkiv’s department of agriculture, an good times for grain farmers. auctioneer from Kharkiv’s developing But it’s not necessarily so. commodities exchange, an agricultural Bumper crops mean a great deal of researcher and a soil management scien- grain coming to market, all at one time. tist. When grain supplies get so high, prices dive. Farmers who should be enjoying During the study tour, members of the the prosperity of a successful growing group met with agriculture experts in six season instead find themselves looking states – Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, for loans in order to stay in business. The Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. next season, they can’t pay off their Their tour was funded by the United loans because they can’t get high enough States Agency for International prices on their yield. Development (USAID). It was the 14th A group of 15 agriculturists from study tour run by the Center for Kharkiv Oblast have completed a three- Economic Initiatives, with tours in aqua- week quest for solutions to this dilemma. culture (production of edible fish), live- At Miller Farm in Portland, Ind., the Kharkiv farm group takes a look at how On a study tour run by Cincinnati’s stock and farm equipment manufactur- no-till planting is done and hears from Greg Miller (center) about no-till’s time Center for Economic Initiatives, they ing scheduled for later this year. and cost efficiencies. learned about grain storage technology that allows farmers to hold on to grain until ready to sell, and about the com- modities marketplace. They visited the Chicago Board of CanadianOTTAWA – A students group of young gainJ ennifervaluable Humphries, experience director, Scholar- whilebetween assisting Canada and Ukraine Ukraine is strength- Trade, manufacturers of grain storage Canadians have returned to Canada after ships, CBIE. We send recent university ened. facilities and technology, family farms, a half-year internship in Ukraine. The and college graduates on these intern- The 2002-2003 interns include recent major farm equipment manufacturers, young graduates are participants in the ships abroad and they return to Canada graduates from universities across and governmental agencies. International Youth Internship Program with professional experience that helps Canada including the University of The central idea of the study tour (IYIP) administered by the Canadian them to find attractive jobs. We are proud Saskatchewan, the University of Alberta, was that these farmers need to gain Bureau for International Education to announce that a recent returnee is now the University of Waterloo, Brock some control of their own profitability, (CBIE). The program will run again this employed at CBIE, and several have University, the University of Manitoba, and they need government support. year and will offer 13 internship posi- been offered positions in Ukraine or Carleton University, York University and “Grain prices have fallen by half,” tions funded by the Department of Canada.” Seneca College. They hold either under- said Dr. Belal Siddique, who organized Foreign Affairs and International Trade The hosts in Ukraine benefit from graduate or master’s degrees in special- the study tour. “They have to find ways (DFAIT) and the Canadian International having eager young Canadian profes- izations such as political science, local to get good return if they put in good Development Agency (CIDA). sionals working within their organiza- effort and get good results.” “This is a win-win situation,” said tions. And the special partnership (Continued on page 22)

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by Dr. George Hrycelak knowledge between countries. The effort crystallized in the fall of WARREN, Mich. – The Michigan 2002, when chapter member Dr. Vitalij Chapter of UMANA, based in Detroit, on Piluiko visited Prof. Moroz, rector of Saturday, April 12, successfully launched Vinnytsia State Medical University. A a locally supported project to supply the tour of the library revealed outdated, Vinnytsia State Medical University with non-Ukrainian language texts and jour- English-language medical and dental nals, with no English-language literature textbooks and periodicals. available. Furthermore, the medical stu- For over 50 years the mission of the dents expressed a keen interest in current Ukrainian Medical Association of North publications from the West, in part to America (UMANA) has been to unite practice English medical terminology. health care professionals with an interest UMANA Michigan Chapter President in improving the health care of Renata Juzych-Kucyj, D.D.S., and Dr. Ukrainians. One method of accomplish- Piluiko began work in conjunction with ing this goal is to broaden the base of the university-afffiliated Institute of Post- medical knowledge available to health practitioners in Ukraine by sharing (Continued on page 22)

Members of UMANA’s Michigan Chapter pack medical textbooks and periodicals headed for the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. Seen above (from left) are: Dr. Vitalij Piluiko, Dr. Lydia Juzych-Kaczmar, Dr. Renata Juzych-Kucyj, Eugene Bej and Dr. George Figacz. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25 COMMUNITY CHRONICLE: UAV Post No. 40 in Southwest Florida remembers fallen comrades

Need a back issue? If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, Members of Ukrainian American Veterans Post No. 40 during the wreath presen- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. tation at Veterans Memorial Monument: (first row, from left) Karen Bapst and Jerry Zinycz, (second row) R. Ratycz, Julian Helbig and Orestes Lazor.

by Jerry Zinycz NORTH PORT, Fla. – The very active Ukrainian American Veterans Post No. 40 of Southwest Florida had a full sched- ule during the 2003 Memorial Day Weekend. On Saturday, May 24, members placed “Old Glory” and Ukrainian flags on graves of Ukrainian American Veterans and Ukrainian veterans who have been laid to rest in Memorial Gardens, Venice, Fla. This tradition start- ed in 1999 when Post No. 40 was formed. (Regretfully, the post places more flags each year.) On Sunday morning there was a panakhyda (requiem service) in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church for departed comrades in arms. It was a solemn occasion for the community to honor those no longer with us. The UAV color guard and veterans entered the church with a memorial wreath, and during the singing of “Vichnaya Pamiat” the veterans proudly saluted their fallen comrades. At the end of the service, the church choir, under the direction of Lubow Dobrowolska-Ingrem, sang “God Bless America,” with the congregation joining in. The Rev. Sevarin Kovalyshin con- cluded the services with “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina,” the Ukrainian national anthem. The community supported the post with generous donations for the red, white and blue ribbons handed out to the local church congregations. This gen- erosity allows Post 40 to contribute to various veterans’ programs, such as scholarship, welfare and maintenance of graves. On Monday, the post participated in North Port’s Memorial Day Activities at Veterans Memorial Park, an occasion for this small town to honor those who served the country in time of war and peace. This year the post honor guard pre- sented the flags of the United States and Ukraine as well as the new UAV Post No. 40 Cpl. Roman G. Lazor flag. The flag was designed and made by Post Commander Marian Bojsiuk, Myrosia Bojsiuk, Irena Petryk and Bohdan (Continued on page 23) No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 21

28th Annual Verkhovyna Ukrainian Festival NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE July 11, 12, 13 At Verkhovyna Mountain View Resort Elected president Glen Spey, New York of N.J. Medical Society The Largest Ukrainian Festival in the United States PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukrainian American Mark Olesnicky was recently Performing: Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky Dance Workshop, Poltava Dance elected president of the Medical Society Ensemble from Canada, Ron Kohut and Burya with his Mr. Barabolya show, of New Jersey (MSNJ) for the 2003- Bands Fata Morgana, Oberehy, Vidlunnia and Burya (Friday and Saturday). 2004 term, according to the Star Ledger. Performers from the United States, Ukraine and Canada. A carnival beginning The MSNJ is the state’s largest organiza- July 9 with rides for children. Vendors, exhibits, food, drink, camping. tion for doctors, with approximately 8,500 of the 22,000 physicians in the For more information and the latest update please visit state belonging to the group. www.verkhovyna.org • e-mail: [email protected] • 845-856-1323 Dr. Olesnicky, 60, has set several goals for his term as president of the MSNJ, among which is increasing MSNJ membership. While the MSNJ currently enrolls nearly 40 percent of the state’s doctors, Dr. Olesnicky hopes to see this number rise to 70 percent. Also a foremost objective for Dr. Olesnicky’s term is the achievement of tort reform, meaning a change in the Dr. Mark Olesnicky rules of malpractice lawsuits against doc- worked first as a doctor in Austrian vil- tors. In May Dr. Olesnicky headed a lages and later in international relief protest in Trenton, seeking to convince organization hospitals. When Dr. the New Jersey state Senate to pass a bill Olesnicky was 7 years old, his family limiting monetary awards for pain and moved to the United States and made a suffering in malpractice lawsuits to home in Newark, N.J. $300,000. Dr. Olesnicky, whose father was a As Dr. Olesnicky said in an interview doctor and whose mother was a pharma- Share The Weekly with a colleague. with the magazine New Jersey Medicine, cist, also decided to enter the medical Order a gift subscription by writing to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, “Jackpot justice has no place in this.” He field, majoring in pre-medical studies at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. also commented, according to The Star Seton Hall University. He then graduated Cost: $55 (or $45 if your colleague is a UNA member). Ledger (May 30), “I want to see the day from medical school at the University of when physicians can really practice med- Innsbruck in Austria. icine without fear of huge lawsuits loom- He returned to the United States, ing overhead. If they don’t have to prac- becoming an internal medicine specialist tice defensive medicine, they can spend at St. Barnabas Medical Center. When more time with patients.” his father passed away, Dr. Olesnicky Another priority on Dr. Olesnicky’s assumed control of his father’s medical agenda is to reform the system of man- practice in Irvington, N.J., which he has aged care so that doctors regain a meas- since moved to Florham Park, N.J. USCAK - EAST 2003 ure of autonomy. In the interview with According to New Jersey Medicine, New Jersey Medicine – which featured prior to his election as president of the Tennis Tournament his photograph on the cover of its May MSNJ, Dr. Olesnicky served as president Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles issue – Dr. Olesnicky was asked about of the Essex County medical society, problems that doctors deal with daily, president of the St. Barnabas medical Dates: July 4-6, 2003. and he responded, “Practicing medicine staff, a delegate to the MSNJ House of unencumbered is number one. Every day Delegates, and vice-chair of the Place: Soyuzivka, UNA Resort, Kerhonkson, NY we speak with physicians about the has- American Medical Association (AMA) sles that are imposed on them, either by delegation. He has also served on the Starting Times: Singles will start noon on Friday, July 4 regulatory bodies or insurance compa- Council on Communications and the Doubles will start 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5 nies or laboratories. We are burdened Committee on Finance and Budget. with administrative issues. We cannot Most recently, on April 24, he was a Entry: Advance registration is required for singles. Entry fee is $15 per even give medications that we want to keynote speaker (on the topic of “Water individual or a doubles team. Send registration form including the fee to: give, if they are not covered by a health and Disease”) at the 12th International George Sawchak plan. We have to substitute other medica- Conference on Health and Environment: tions. The physicians feel that their turf Global Partners for Global Solutions, 724 Forrest Ave. has not only been invaded, but, basically, sponsored at the United Nations by Rydal, PA 19046 has been taken over. We are made to feel World Information Transfer Inc., with (215) 576-7989 like the employees of health plans.” the co-sponsorship of the government of Singles registration must be recieved by June 30. Doubles teams may regis- The MSNJ, led by Dr. Olesnicky, is Ukraine. ter at Soyuzivka by 5 p.m. on Friday. Do not send entry form to Soyuzivka. also involved in a class action lawsuit Dr. Olesnicky is known also for his seeking injunctive relief from, as Dr. involvement in charitable work, such as Rules: All USTA and USCAK rules for tournament play will apply. Olesnicky said in the New Jersey bringing children in need of specialized Participants must be Ukrainian by birth, heritage or marriage. Medicine interview, “the various pre- medical care from Ukraine to the United Players may enter up to two groups of either singles or doubles. certifications required, the limited States. Two recent cases included a boy choice of medications, access to reliable with a cleft palate and another with a Awards: Trophies will be presented to winners and finalists in each group. care in the hospital, and termination of heart defect. benefits.” Dr. Olesnicky is married to Dr. Milla Host Club: KLK, USCAK Tennis Committee will conduct the tournament. Dr. Olesnicky – who was honored on Olesnicky, a pathologist. The couple May 2 as the 211th president of the have three children: Bohdan, an internist Medical Society of New Jersey during a and emergency physician; Natalia, who Registration Form special evening at The Ritz-Carlton in is studying medicine at St. Georges Make checks payable to KLK Philadelphia – took a somewhat cir- University Medical School; and Genia, a cuitous route to get to where he is today. doctoral student in molecular genetics at Name Phone No. He was born in Lviv, Ukraine, in New York University. 1942, but, as The Star Ledger reports, the Dr. Olesnicky is a member of Address war forced his family to leave Ukraine Ukrainian National Association Branch and move to Austria. There, his father 27. Group Men Men 45’s Boys Age Group Notes on People is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of mem- Women Sr. Women Girls Age Group bers of the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch number. Items will be Doubles Partner Mixed Doubles Partner published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits. USCAK-EAST 2003 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

My international experience also allowed The Ukrainian Weekly announces a special section me to expand my knowledge of the world Canadian(Continued students... from page 17) by giving me the opportunity to live in a economic development, finance, psychol- historically rich and ethnically diverse Congratulations,Congratulations, ogy, Central/East European area studies, region.” to list a few. Another intern wrote: “I became Graduates!Graduates! The host organizations in Ukraine extremely self-confident, gained many new skills, and gained valuable work Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North America included the United Nations Develop- ment Program, the Ukrainian Academy experience. In addition I also improved receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges and universi- of Public Administration, the Kyiv Post my language skills, enjoyed the culture ties, cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement. And then there are (a weekly English-language newspaper), and even had the opportunity to travel to those who graduate high school or complete the “matura” in our and Help Us Help the Children. The vari- other countries... It was the most incredi- schools of Ukrainian studies. ety of the interns’ work in technical ble time of my life.” cooperation, public relations, policy CBIE is an Ottawa-based national The Ukrainian Weekly’s special section – Congratulations, development, education and public ad- organization comprising 200 member Graduates! – offers readers of The Ukrainian Weekly the opportuni- ministration gives an idea of the breadth educational institutions and organiza- ty to place a note congratulating family members and dear friends on of the interns’ experience, but only hints tions. More information about CBIE and their recent achievements. This annual section will be published on at the significant responsibility level of Youth Internships may be found at http://www.cbie.ca/scholarship/index_e.c July 6, 2003. their internships. As one of the interns wrote in a report fm?page=yip_e To place an ad congratulating a recent graduate, to CBIE: “CIDA and CBIE provided me For information about the program generally, please contact: please send us the following by June 25: with a link between university and practi- cal work experience that is related to my Julita Palka, CBIE’s program adminis- • your note of congratulations, in Ukrainian or English, field of study, creating a steppingstone trator – youth internships, at (613) 237- which should be no more than 50 words, including names; for obtaining my future career objectives. 4820 x242, or [email protected]. • in English, the full name of the graduate, the degree completed or diploma received, along with the date it was presented, a list of tion, the project recruited donors spon- awards and honors given the graduate, and the name and location of Michigan medical... soring subscriptions to a health care jour- the school; (Continued from page 19) nal of their choice for the Ukrainian • a photo of the graduate (optional); Graduate Education in Khmelnytski, library. • payment for the ad; Ukraine. The team arranged for a pro- Eugene Bej of the local Dnipro • your daytime phone number. gram of donated medical texts and jour- Company lent encouragement to the proj- nals, collected by members of UMANA’s ect by assisting with the packaging of the The ad sizes for the greeting are a 1/8 page horizontal for $100 Michigan Chapter, to be housed in the literature and securing discounted ship- or a 1/4 page for $180. university library for easy and effective ping fees for the load of donations. access. Please make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly The executive board of the National Dr. Juzych-Kucyj kicked off the proj- Office of UMANA is fully supporting the and mail along with above information to: ect on April 12 in the Ridna Shkola The Ukrainian Weekly – Congratulations Graduates! Michigan Chapter’s project, and encour- library of the Immaculate Conception 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 aging similar ventures expanding med- Parsippany, NJ 07054 Grade School in Warren, Mich. The chapter members responded graciously ical and dental literacy among colleagues Attn. Maria O. in Ukraine. For further information, please call and generously, donating over 1,000 (973) 292-9800 ext. 3040 pounds of current medical and dental For further infommation, contact the textbooks and journals from all special- Michigan Chapter’s president, Dr. ties of medicine and dentistry. In addi- Juzych-Kucyj, at (248) 641-8700. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 23

build its visa policy from the point of view er in TNK, during BP Executive Director NEWSBRIEFS of an open state,” the ambassador noted. John Brown’s meetings with President UAV Post No. 40... (Continued from page 2) At the same time the diplomat did not Leonid Kuchma and other Ukrainian offi- (Continued from page 20) our Christian peoples, Ukrainian and specify Canada’s intentions to cancel or cials in Kyiv. Meanwhile, the Stratfor Petryk. Both ladies are members of the Polish. So that wars cease their existence in loosen visa requirements for Ukrainians. commercial-intelligence group reported UAV Ladies Auxiliaries of North Port. the whole world.” In 1943 and continuing As previously reported by Ukrainian on June 11 that Mr. Kuchma approves of During the wreath presentation cere- into 1944, Poles and Ukrainians in Volyn News, Ukraine and Poland agreed that the idea of pumping Russian oil from monies the Taras Popel Memorial Wreath killed each other in a bloody interethnic visas for citizens of Ukraine for entry into Brody to Odesa until it becomes possible was laid at the Veterans Memorial conflict, with an estimated 75,000 Poles Poland will be issued cost-free, and to pump Caspian oil to Europe through Monument by Jerry Zinycz, past post and 35,000 Ukrainians dying. (Religious Ukraine will introduce a visa-free regime the pipeline. The use of the Odesa-Brody commander, and Karen Bapst, post adju- Information Service of Ukraine) for Poles. Ukraine has reached agreement pipeline for pumping oil in the “reverse tant. UAV attendance this year was the concerning a similar regulation with mode” reportedly could bring Ukraine an largest of all local veterans’ groups. Grain-import duties may be dropped Slovakia, while Hungary and Lithuania estimated $60 million in annual revenues. On May 17 UAV members attended KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor stated the possibility of introducing the (RFE/RL Newsline) liturgy and memorial services for the “Polish option.” Serbia and Montenegro Yanukovych said on June 14 that Ukraine, Romania agree on land border Post Patron, Cpl. Lazor. The Rev. Ukraine is going to import grain this year introduced cost-free tourist visas from Severyn Kovalyshin blessed the new and the government has already allocated June through September for Ukrainian CHERNIVTSI – Ukrainian President post flag, the U.S. flag in honor of funds for grain purchases, UNIAN tourists buying tours through tourist agen- Leonid Kuchma and his Romanian coun- Atanas Kobryn (past national command- reported. According to Mr. Yanukovych, cies. (Ukrainian Canadian Congress, terpart, Ion Iliescu, on June 17 signed an er and past post commander), and the bad weather has damaged some 60 per- Alberta Provincial Council) agreement in Chernivtsi in southwestern Ukrainian flag in honor of the late Wasyl cent of winter-crop grain areas in Kyiv urged to use pipeline in ‘reverse’ Ukraine concerning their mutual land bor- Drapak, a Korean War veteran and for- Ukraine. Agricultural Minister Serhii der, Ukrainian news media reported. The mer member of UAV Post No. 7. Ryzhuk suggested the same day that MOSCOW – Russia’s Tyumen Oil accord confirms the border that was fixed The post’s plans for the year include Ukraine cancel duties on imports of Company (TNK) proposed to the in 1961 but leaves unresolved a dispute participation in the Fourth of July parade some 2.5 million tons of grain in order to Ukrainian government on June 11 the cre- over the precise border along the continen- in North Port, observances of Ukrainian ensure a sufficient supply of grain in the ation of a working group to study the pos- tal shelf of the Black Sea, in the vicinity of Independence Day in August, as well as country. As reported earlier, the govern- sible use of the Odesa-Brody oil pipeline Serpent Island (Zmiinyi Ostrov). The dis- a gala dinner-dance and officers’ installa- ment expects that Ukrainian farmers will in “reverse mode” – that is, for pumping pute flared when Ukrainian geologists tion night on November 8, to which the harvest 25 million to 27 million tons of oil from Brody to an oil terminal in Odesa found oil deposits near the island in 2001. public is invited. grain this year, compared with nearly 39 – Interfax reported, quoting TNK According to Ukraine’s State Border For more information about the post, million tons in 2002. (RFE/RL Executive Director German Khan. Mr. Protection Committee, the Ukrainian- or to join, readers may contact Mr. Newsline) Khan said the proposal was made jointly Romanian land frontier stretches for 608.8 Zinycz, PR officer, at (941) 492-4860, or New deputy to join Verkhovna Rada with British Petroleum (BP), a stakehold- kilometers. (RFE/RL Newsline) [email protected]. KYIV – The Central Election Commission has registered Oleksander Yaroslavskyi as a Verkhovna Rada nation- al deputy, Interfax reported on June 13. Mr. Yaroslavskyi, president of UkrSibbank, won a by-election in Chernihiv Oblast on June 8 with 27.1 per- cent of the vote. With Mr. Yaroslavskyi’s swearing in, the Verkhovna Rada will reach its constitutionally prescribed mem- bership figure of 450. (RFE/RL Newsline) Canada urges Ukraine to cancel visas EDMONTON – Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine Andrew Robinson recently made a statement urging Ukraine to can- cel visa requirements for Canadian citi- zens, reported Ukraine Observer. In his presentation titled “Ukraine-EU: on the way to four liberties,” he said: “Why does Ukraine demand no visas from a number of countries, and at the same time demands visas from Canadians?” Mr. Robinson called the system, whereby Ukraine demands visas from Canadians because Canada demands visas from Ukrainians, obsolete. “Ukraine should

Forgotten Children... (Continued from page 6) every year for students to travel to Ukraine, where they would learn more about the country, visit the orphanage and work on projects, and contribute fresh energy to FCEE upon their return. College students often get involved in activities that later help them choose paths for their future careers. Such a scholarship would encourage students to develop and strengthen their vision to help Ukraine build its next generation by enabling them to experience directly the lives of orphans. Personal growth, ener- gy, leadership, and inspiration are all attributes that FCEE hopes to foster and advance with scholarship opportunities. June 10, 2003, marked FCEE’s one- year anniversary. All members have learned that, with a strong effort, sincere heart and perseverance, together we can make a difference. By raising awareness and improving conditions in one orphan- age at a time, we hope to improve the lives of children in Eastern Europe and inspire the hearts and minds of individu- als in the United States. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2003 No. 25

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

ONGOING ing, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional infor- Soyuzivka’s Datebook June 12-29 June 21-July 3 August 2, Saturday mation call, (212) 254-5130. NEW YORK: La MaMa Experimental Saturday, June 28 Tennis Camp Soyuzivka Summer Zabava Theater and Yara Arts Group present with BURYA “Swan,” a new theater piece based on Oleh CHICAGO: A literary evening devoted to June 22-29 Lyshcha’s Ukrainian poem. This original the works of Ivan Bahriany, a prolific Day Camp, Tabir Ptashat No. 1 August 3, Sunday theater piece is created by director Virlana writer, journalist and political leader whose UNWLA Day Tkacz, designer Watoku Ueno, musician works are now being published in Ukraine, June 28, Saturday Paul Brantley, vocalist Meredith Wright, is being sponsored by the Ukrainian Soyuzivka Summer Zabava August 3-8 video director Andrea Odezynska and actors Institute of Modern Art and the Ukrainian with VIDLUNNIA Soyuzivka Scuba Diving Course Andrew Colteaux and Soomi Kim. It is per- Language Society (TUM). The featured formed in English in a translation by Ms. speaker will be O. Konowal, who organ- June 29-July 6 August 9, Saturday Tkacz and Wanda Phipps. Performances: ized Bahriany’s extensive correspondence Day Camp, Tabir Ptashat No. 2 Soyuzivka Summer Zabava with Thursday-Sunday, at 8 p.m. plus matinee on with prominent Ukrainian leaders and liter- NA ZDOROVYA Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15. La MaMa is ary figures in two volumes, published by July 4-6 Art Exhibit with Ducia located at 74 E. Fourth St., tel.: (212) 475- Smoloskyp in Kyiv last October. The two- Fourth of July Weekend and Hanushevsky; ceramics 7710; website: www.brama.com/yara. volume. “Correspondence,” as well as Zabavas with MONTAGE, and the paintings other publications, will be available for TEMPO and Philadelphia Funk of Anatolij Burtovyj Saturday, June 28 purchase. Bahriany, whose works were NEW YORK: Authority (10-piece funk dance Ulster County Caesar Salad Festival The Shevchenko Scientific translated into English, French, German, Society (NTSh) is holding a four-part pres- Spanish and other languages, was nominat- band) August 10-16 entation on the topic “The State of Relations ed for the Nobel Prize in literature. Music with Philadelphia Funk between Ukraine and the Diaspora,” featur- Club Suzie-Q Week Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6 Brothers (five-piece funk band) ing the following scholars from Ukraine: Oleh Romaniv, NTSh president, Lviv; as KERHONKSON, N.Y.: An exhibit of July 6, Sunday August 10-23 Traditional Ukrainian Folk well as Ihor Vynnychenko, Kyiv; pysanky and ceramics by Sofika Zielyk Summer Heritage Concert No. 2 Volodymyr Vyatrovych, Lviv; and will be on view at the Soyuzivka Estate’s featuring Virlana Tkacz’s Dance Camp with Roma Oleksander Sych, Ivano-Frankivsk. The Main Building and Library. For more Yara Arts Group performing Pryma Bohachevsky conference will be held at the NTSh build- information call (212) 533-6419. “Kupala in the Garden.” August 16, Saturday July 6- 19 Miss Soyuzivka Weekend and PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Zabava with FATA MORGANA Boys’ and Girls’ Recreational Camp Preview of Events is a listing of Ukrainian community events open to the August 17, Sunday public. It is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The July 12, Saturday Summer Heritage Concert No. 4 Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Soyuzivka Summer Zabava featuring Dumka Choir Listings of no more than 100 words (written in Preview format) plus pay- July 13- 18 ment should be sent a week prior to desired date of publication to: Preview August 23, Saturday of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Chemney Camp, Session No. 1 Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration – Dance Camp Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, (973) 644-9510. July 19, Saturday Recital and Zabava Soyuzivka Summer Zabava with VORONY August 25- September 1 Children’s Weekend - Bounce Labor Day Week House and Games for Kids August 30- 31 July 20-25 Labor Day Weekend – Zabavas Being Ukrainian means: Chemney Camp, Session No. 2 with FATA MORGANA and TEMPO J July 20- August 2 Summer Heritage Concert with Malanka in January. Sports Camp UKRAINA Dance Ensemble J from Canada Deb in February. July 26, Saturday J Sviato Vesny or Zlet in May. Soyuzivka Summer Zabava September 8-11 with SVITANOK Regensburg Reunion J Wedding of your roommate in June. J July 27, Sunday September 12-14 Tabir in July. Summer Heritage Concert No. 3 KLK Weekend and Annual Meeting J Featuring OBEREHY Bayreuth Gymnasium Reunion Volleyball at Wildwood in August. Musical Ensemble J September 18-21 Labor Day at Soyuzivka in September. August 1-3 Reunion of Salzburg Gymnasium J Morskyi Bal in November. Soyuzivka Sports Jamboree Weekend. September 26-28 J Koliada in December. 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