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Inside: • Chornobyl’s lessons are examined at U.N. conference – page 3. • UCCA tops off 70th anniversary celebrations with cruise – page 4. • Song celebrates 120 years of Ukrainians in – page 13.

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 $1/$2 in UCC launches 120th anniversary Ukraine prepares for Euro-2012, of Ukrainian settlement in Canada hoping to impress 700,000 visitors

assembly (MLA) for St. Albert, Alberta. by Mark Raczkiewycz third most viewed sporting event for three In attendance also were descendants of Special to The Ukrainian Weekly weeks starting on June 8 of next year. Iwan Pylypow, Nykola Tychkowsky and Among them will be tourists with Anton Paish – the original immigrants – Ukraine and Poland will earn a Ukrainian roots. The sporting event from Nebyliv, Halychyna (western prominent place in sports history next year appears to be an impetus for diaspora Ukraine), then part of Austro-Hungary. by becoming the first Eastern European Ukrainians to visit their historic homeland These were the first such settlers to countries to host the European soccer and give something back. Some will come the unbroken lands of East-Central championship. as devout soccer fans or as curious tour- Alberta, who endured untold hardships And, like any gracious host, Ukraine is ists. Others will arrive as volunteers and and seemingly insurmountable challeng- cleaning house and refurbishing its aged advisors. es to put down roots and build lives on Soviet-era infrastructure for Euro-2012. “Our Euro-2012 local organizing com- the untamed Canadian prairies. Billions of dollars of both public and mittee has been receiving requests for vol- As part of the ceremony, the repli- private money are being pumped in to unteering from diaspora Ukrainians since ca marker was pounded into its per- build new stadiums, airports and hotels, to early 2010,” said Andriy Bantser, Ukraine manent place by descendants, com- refurbish roads, and to upgrade rail trans- volunteer manager for UEFA, Europe’s munity and professional representatives. portation links and training facilities. top soccer governing body. “They consid- A solemn prayer service in memory of All this to impress the more than er Euro-2012 as a chance to help their all pioneer settlers of East-Central 700,000 expected visitors to Ukraine as Alberta was celebrated by clergy of the the country readies to host the world’s (Continued on page 5) Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. The gathering, which was hosted by Radomir Bilash, chief historian of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village With a little help from his friends, (UCHV), was the official launch of a full year’s celebrations marking the 120th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Ringo Starr performs in Kyiv Canada, under the umbrella of the by Zenon Zawada interview. “I would have never thought Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC). Special to The Ukrainian Weekly that this would happen.” Events from banquets to festivals to On June 4, the things that once sound- academic conferences will be held across KYIV – Growing up in the 1960s in ed like a silly fairy tale became reality. the country through May of 2012. (These the Ukrainian community in Hamtramck, Mr. Palmar took the stage of Kyiv’s will be listed and archived at the UCC Mich., Wally Palmar could have never Ukrayina Palace concert hall and played website, www.ucc.ca, and will also imagined that one day he’d be playing on his guitar alongside Mr. Starr, performing include the incorporation of social media the same stage as Ringo Starr, already a Beatles classics from his childhood such The official to get the word out and keep the message rock legend. Nor could he have imagined as “With a Little Help from My Friends” logo for the current.) that he’d one day play a rock concert in and “Yellow Submarine.” 120th anniversary In addition, the official 120th anniversa- an independent Ukraine. of Ukrainian settle- ry logo was unveiled, as the culmination of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr band, “If someone would have told me in which included six U.S. rock stars of past ment in Canada, a nationwide call for proposals that saw 1968 or ‘69 that you’ll be playing in more than 30 different submissions made decades, kicked off its first European tour which was unveiled by the Ukraine with Ringo, I would have said, by inspired artists, several of whom were in 13 years in Kyiv that evening. Ukrainian Canadian Congress. ‘Yeah sure,’ ” Mr. Palmar told The from beyond the Ukrainian Canadian com- (Continued on page 5) munity. Ukrainian Weekly in a May 11 phone EDMONTON – On a Victoria Day, The winning submission is by Toronto- enveloped by typically and historically based artist Oleh Lesiuk. It will be avail- unpredictable Alberta weather, a group able for general use by the community as of determined, undeterred enthusiasts it organizes and realizes anniversary gathered to launch celebrations of the events and projects. 120th anniversary of Ukrainian settle- “Let’s mark this milestone with highly ment in Canada. charged enthusiasm and unbridled cre- As the 2011 Summer Season officially ativity,” declared Roman Brytan, chair of got under way at the Ukrainian Cultural the National 120th Anniversary Heritage Village (UCHV), a provincial Commemorative Committee. The senti- historic site 50 kilometers east of ments were echoed by Daria Luciw, Edmonton, a seemingly unremarkable, national vice-president and Alberta pro- yet historically significant addition was vincial president of the Ukrainian made to the permanent interpretive dis- Canadian Congress. play of the village. “Driven by our official jubilee theme This cooperative project between the “Kanada-Ukraina 120: Groundbreakers – Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Society Nation-Builders – Trailblazers,” continued and the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Mr. Brytan, “this is the year for highlight- Association unveiled a replica home- ing our individual accomplishments, won- stead marker, identical to those planted dering at our infinite community potential by the very first Ukrainian settlers in and driving towards making this Alberta, some 120 years ago. Ukrainian Canadian milestone one in Guests at the May 23 ceremony includ- Appearing on June 3 at a press conference in Kyiv before their concert, are rock ed Ken Allred, member of the legislative (Continued on page 13) stars (seated, from left) Rick Derringer, Ringo Starr and Wally Palmar. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS ' Reports of girl s stoning death Court rejects appeal by Tymoshenko Tony Blair visits Kyiv in Crimea turn out to be false KYIV – The Kyiv Court of Appeals has KYIV – The subject of religious toler- refused to satisfy an appeal filed by former ance is very urgent for Ukraine and the by Farangis Najibullah with Mr. Gaziev, who, according to Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko against world. This was emphasized by President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine at his RFE/RL classmates and relatives, was Ms. the opening of criminal cases against her, Korin’s friend and admirer. Ms. Tymoshenko wrote on Twitter on June meeting on June 6 with former British The headlines were nothing short of Mr. Gaziev, an ethnic Russian, was 8. “They have just decided to reject [my Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was in chilling. adopted from an orphanage by a appeal], and the decision was taken in a Kyiv to present two programs of the Tony “Aspiring ‘Miss Ukraine’ Killed Crimean-Tatar family, when he was 2 few minutes... They are working quickly,” Blair Faith Foundation. “I believe that the Under Shari’a Laws In Crimea,” warned months old. Quoting local religious lead- she said. Thus, the court upheld the legality mission with which you came is very Ukrainian online newspaper Gazeta ers and neighbors, media reports of a criminal case opened against Ms. important for Ukraine,” Mr. Yanukovych Po-Kievski. describe Mr. Gaziev’s parents as non- Tymoshenko over the gas contracts signed said. Mr. Blair, in turn, said he welcomes “Radical Islamists Murder Young Girl practicing Muslims who don’t attend with in 2009. On May 16 the the initiatives of the president of Ukraine In Crimea,” screamed Russia’s mosque. Pechersk District Court of Kyiv declared on the issue of religious tolerance. Svobodnaya Pressa. legal a resolution by the Procurator According to him, most recently in the Misinformation chain “Muslim Girl, 19, Stoned To Death General’s Office to open a criminal case Middle East, where he delivered public After Taking Part In Beauty Contest” Initial reports about the killing against the former prime minister in con- lectures under the aegis of the Victor was the headline on Britain’s Mail appeared on May 25 but stuck to the nection with the gas agreements that she Pinchuk Foundation, Globalization and Online, The Daily Mail website. basic facts that Ms. Korin had been slain signed with Russia in 2009. Ms. Faith, this issue is very relevant. The circumstances around the death of in a forest. Tymoshenko and her lawyer Serhiy (Ukrinform) Kateryna Korin, a 19-year-old Ukrainian But a day later, Russian-language Vlasenko, one of the most eminent lawyers Yanukovych on corruption student on the Crimean peninsula, websites in Ukraine, including Novoross. in the country, appealed against that deci- appeared to to a made-for-tabloid info and Rusnovosti.ru, began giving the sion in the court of appeals. (Ukrinform) KYIV – Corruption is destroying tragedy: a young beauty-pageant contes- story a more sensational — and errone- Ukraine’s international reputation, tant brutally killed by her admirer, a rad- ous – twist. Chornovil’s body is exhumed President Viktor Yanukovych said at a ical Islamist who chose to stone her to Some of those reports claimed that KYIV – The results of another forensic meeting of the National Anti-Corruption death under an unforgiving interpretation Mr. Gaziev was a follower of radical examination of the body of People’s Rukh Committee on June 8. Mr. Yanukovych of Islamic law. Wahhabi teachings and that he and two of Ukraine leader Vyacheslav Chornovil said that on May 24 the Group of States There was just one small problem: other men stoned the victim to death will help establish the cause of his death, against Corruption (GRECO) had paid The reports weren’t true. because she violated Shari’a law by par- Kyiv Prosecutor Anatoliy Melnyk said at a attention to a number of problems due to Law-enforcement officials in Crimea ticipating in a beauty contest. briefing on June 3. “Modern medicine can which Ukraine receives low marks for have responded to the reports of Korin’s Novoross.info quoted Yuri Pershikov, establish the nature of injuries and estab- legislative support in the fight against killing by saying the tragedy was an leader of a local Cossack youth organi- lish the cause of death,” the prosecutor corruption and the inconsistency of “absolutely routine crime” that involved zation called Zvezda, as a source for the said. He noted that the examination would Ukrainian legislation with European stan- neither stoning, nor Shari’a law, nor any story – although it is unclear how he last from two to six months. Mr. Melnyk dards. He said that Ukraine thus far had religious motive. would have specific knowledge about also said that the exhumation of not implemented the anti-corruption rec- “The killing of the girl that took place the crime. Mr. Pershikov told the publi- Chornovil’s body had been conducted on ommendations of the Organization for in the Sovietskoye district of Crimea cation that the young woman was killed June 2 on the order of the investigator and Economic Cooperation and Development does not have any underlying reasons by stoning, which he called a “medieval after the written permission of his rela- (OECD), which “complicates the like religious, national or interethnic barbaric act.” tives. The body has been transferred to an European membership prospects of motives,” Olha Kondrashova, a spokes- Mr. Pershikov also claimed, accord- expert agency for examination. The Kyiv Ukraine,” in particular, the introduction woman for the Crimean division of ing to novoross.info, that “Russian chil- prosecutor’s office is conducting a pre-tri- of a visa-free regime and the receipt of Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry, told dren are being murdered by Islamic serious foreign investment. The president al investigation into Chornovil’s death in RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service. “A young extremists” in the neighborhood of a described corruption as a threat to the March 1999. Another forensic examina- man has been detained as a suspect, and local madrasah, or religious school. He country’s national security, because it tion of Chornovil’s body was ordered as an investigation is under way.” said that he wouldn’t rule out the sus- “has become a way of the existence of part of this criminal case. Chornovil died pect had ties with students at the the bureaucratic apparatus and a reason Horrendous crime in a road accident near Kyiv on March 25, madrasah. for a large-scale shadow economy.” Mr. 1999. The Rukh leader, who wanted to run Two killings did in fact take place in Yanukovych called on the authorities to The suspect is believed to be Bilyal for president, died in the car accident, and Gaziev, a 16-year-old native of the same the area in 2010, and the suspect was report to the public on how the investiga- the investigation of its circumstances has northern Crimean district and a class- reportedly an ethnic Tatar. But police say tion of high-profile corruption cases not been completed thus far. Chornovil’s mate of the victim’s at a local college. the suspect suffered from mental illness. involving large amounts of money is colleagues believe his death was not acci- He has been charged with premeditated There was no evidence suggesting that dental. (Ukrinform) (Continued on page 20) murder, according to law-enforcement the killings resulted from Islamic officials quoted by Ukrainian media. extremism. So how did a routine – albeit tragic — Mr. Pershikov also criticized the fact that Mr. Gaziev, the ethnic Russian sus- crime of passion turn into a frightening FOUNDED 1933 story about a Shari’a-sanctioned stoning? pect, had been given up for adoption to a The Ukrainian Weekly Some believe the suspect’s name and Muslim family, calling it a “social exper- his parents’ religious backgrounds have iment.” An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., played a role. The story then spread to media in a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Some activists describe it as a cam- Russia and was picked up by internation- Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. paign to incite religious hatred against al outlets, including The Daily Mail Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. Crimean Tatars, a predominantly Muslim lending it a veneer of credibility. The (ISSN — 0273-9348) ethnic group on the Crimean peninsula. Daily Mail did not respond to requests The Weekly: UNA: Some Ukrainian websites, including for comment. By June 2 the original Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 ukra.news, point the finger at Russian story had been replaced to suggest “a media allegedly seeking to manipulate stalker” might be responsible for the kill- Postmaster, send address changes to: religious sentiments to destabilize ing but continued to incorrectly identify The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Crimea. Ms. Korin as a “glamorous Muslim 2200 Route 10 Editor: Matthew Dubas Ms. Korin reportedly disappeared on beauty queen.” P.O. Box 280 May 12 and her body was discovered a Finally, the story then went full-circle, Parsippany, NJ 07054 e-mail: [email protected] week later, dumped in a nearby forest. with Russian and Ukrainian news outlets Police believe she was strangled and citing The Daily Mail report. The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com then struck in the head with a stone or Remarkably, nobody in this chain of other blunt object. misinformation checked the basic facts The Ukrainian Weekly, June 12, 2011, No. 24, Vol. LXXIX of the original report. Eyewitnesses told reporters that Ms. Copyright © 2011 The Ukrainian Weekly Korin was last seen going into the forest The “Islam card”?

Crimean Tatars say the whole affair ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA has provoked anti-Muslim sentiment” Addendum and have called for an investigation. Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 “It looks like an informational diver- e-mail: [email protected] Photos accompanying the story “Dr. sion,” says Riefat Chubarov, a Crimean Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 Vasyl Truchly presents his collection of Tatar community leader. “Taking into fax: (973) 644-9510 liturgical works at UIMA” by Maria account that in recent days this informa- e-mail: [email protected] Kulczycky (May 8) should have been tion was spread by many mass media Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 credited to Selfreliance Ukrainian e-mail: [email protected] American Credit Union (not Walter Tun). (Continued on page 21) No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Future uncertain for Ukrainian PM

by Pavel Korduban early May only 16 percent of Ukrainians could be his last warning if the situation pass his pension reform this summer, he Eurasia Daily Monitor were ready to vote for the PRU, compared were not changed by the end of July would resign (www.liga.net, June 1). to 26 percent last December. By contrast, (Ukrayinska Pravda, May 26). Unlike Mr. Azarov, Mr. Tigipko is indepen- On June 1 Ukrainian President Viktor the rating of the second most popular party, Consequently, Mr. Azarov may lose his job dent of Mr. Yanukovych and he has his Yanukovych fired the vice prime minister the opposition bloc of former Prime this summer. own party, Strong Ukraine, which like the in charge of utilities and construction, Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, hardly Meanwhile, Mr. Yanukovych decided to PRU has been losing popularity. By quit- Viktor Tikhonov, and his deputy, Yuriiy changed, hovering at around 11 to 12 per- fire the minister in charge of utilities and ting the unpopular government ahead of Khyvrych. The two were dismissed not for cent. his deputy. Following a Cabinet meeting the elections, Mr. Tigipko possibly could the government’s failure to reform the utili- In this situation, the dismissal of Mr. on June 1, President Yanukovych dis- do the party that he heads a favor. ty sector, which would have been more Azarov who is formally responsible for the missed Messrs. Tikhonov and Khyvrych The Ukrainian media have been full of logical, but were made scapegoats for high government’s unpopular economic policy officially for not doing enough to make rumors on who might replace Prime utility service prices, a natural decision would be a logical step closer to the elec- utility prices uniform across the country, Minister Azarov. The former State Property when energy prices are rising globally. tions. This should be very easy for which is hardly possible given that most Fund chief and current economy minister There are signs that Prime Minister President Yanukovych as he, rather than utilities are in private hands and conditions in Ms. Tymoshenko’s shadow government, Mykola Azarov may be the next official to the parliamentary majority, decides on such as climate and infrastructure vary Oleksander Bondar, suggested this could be dismissed. The popularity of the ruling prime ministerial appointments and dis- across the country. Commenting on the dis- be Arseniy Yatsenyuk, a former Verkhovna Party of Regions (PRU) is falling ahead of missals according to the 1996 Constitution missals, Prime Minister Azarov said they Rada chariman and former foreign affairs the October 2012 parliamentary election that was restored last year. Mr. Azarov’s were “obviously unavoidable,” yet he minister. This way Mr. Yanukovych could and Mr. Azarov makes the ideal scapegoat dismissal would not transform him into added that the two men “did their best.” remove a competitor by taking him on for slow reform and economic hardships. Mr. Yanukovych’s rival as Mr. Azarov is The president also fired Sevastopol State board, Mr. Bondar explained (Ukrayinska Mr. Azarov became prime minister in unpopular and has no presidential ambi- Administration Chair Valery Saratov, Pravda, May 26). Mr. Yatsenyuk, who like March 2010 after Mr. Yanukovych’s victo- tions. apparently for the same reason (UNIAN, Ms. Tymoshenko is in opposition to Mr. ry in the presidential election a month ear- President Yanukovych started to public- June 1). Yanukovych, has been the country’s third lier. The rumors that Mr. Yanukovych ly show his disappointment with Prime Ms. Tymoshenko predicted that Mr. most popular politician according to recent thought about dismissing the prime minis- Minister Azarov this past winter, when he Azarov would also be dismissed shortly as opinion polls. Among other candidates ter started to circulate around the turn of lambasted him for slow deregulation and the person on whom Mr. Yanukovych most often named by local commentators the year when it became obvious that the tax reform and for dragging out the free would lay the blame for his own and the are First Deputy Prime Minister Andriy PRU was rapidly losing popularity. trade talks with the European Union PRU’s miscalculations (www.comments. Kliuyev, a businessman from Mr. Many of those who voted for Mr. (UNIAN, January 14; February 9). Later, ua, June 1). Mr. Azarov may be either pre- Yanukovych’s native Region, and Yanukovych understood that he had prom- Mr. Yanukovych publicly criticized Mr. ceded or followed by Finance Minister Justice Minister Oleksander Lavrynovych, ised in the election campaign more than he Azarov for the country’s poor investment Fedir Yaroshenko and Vice Prime Minister, who is one of the authors of the controver- could deliver, like raising the status of the image, saying the government was not Sergey Tigipko, a liberal former banker sial constitutional, judicial and electoral , and that economic doing enough to promote Ukraine’s image who has been in charge of the least popular reforms aimed at cementing Mr. reform advocated by his team would internationally (UNIAN, April 6). tax and pension reforms. Yanukovych’s rule (www.comments.ua, involve such unpopular steps as hiking the Last week, Mr. Yanukovych raised his Mr. Yanukovych recently warned Mr. March 18; www.lb.ua, May 30). retirement age for women from 55 to 60 voice at Mr. Azarov, blaming him for the Yaroshenko, a protégé of Mr. Azarov, that and increasing utility service prices. government’s failure to introduce “eco- he could be axed shortly (Kommersant- The article above is reprinted from The PRU’s popularity continues to nomically justified utility prices,” which is Ukraine, May 18). As for Mr. Tigipko, dur- Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission decline, according to opinion polls. For a euphemism for low state-subsidized pric- ing a recent press conference he repeated from its publisher, the Jamestown example, polls by SOCIS showed that in es. Mr. Yanukovych told Mr. Azarov that his earlier threat that if Parliament fails to Foundation, www.jamestown.org. Chornobyl’s lessons are focus of conference at U.N. headquarters

UNITED NATIONS – Ukrainian the tragic events of 1986 and stated that World Congress President Eugene Czolij the Chornobyl disaster was ultimately a and Ukrainian Congress Committee of result of the reckless dominance over America President Tamara Olexy, partici- Ukraine by the Soviet totalitarian regime pated in the 20th International and its wanton disregard for nuclear ener- Conference on Health and Environment, gy safety standards. He reminded the “Chornobyl – Lessons for Nuclear conference of the Kremlin’s outrageous Security, 25 Years Later.” The confer- attempts to conceal the magnitude of the ence, hosted by Ukraine’s Permanent global catastrophe, and hailed the cour- Mission to the United Nations and World age of the hundreds of firefighters and Information Transfer, was held on April emergency workers who risked their lives 26 at the U.N. headquarters in New York trying to wrest control of the stricken City. reactor and who, in many cases, subse- The proceedings were opened by Dr. quently lost their lives from exposure to Christine Durbak, founder of World radiation. Information Transfer. Asha-Rose Ms. Olexy highlighted the Ukrainian Mtengeti Migiro, deputy secretary-gener- American community’s work in aiding al of the U.N. read a statement from the victims of the Chornobyl tragedy – Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. Several both morally by exposing the truth about Ambassadors from U.N. member-states, the disaster through various programs including France, Hungary, Germany, and publications, as well as monetarily Japan, and Poland also expressed their During the lighting of the memorial candle (from left) are: Tsuneo Nishida, though fund-raising and humanitarian aid solidarity by providing remarks during permanent representative of Japan to the U.N.; Eugene Czolij, president of the projects. An abstract of the UCCA the conference. Ukrainian World Congress; and Yuriy Sergeyev, permanent representative of President’s speech can be found on In his statement, Mr. Czolij recalled Ukraine to the U.N. UCCA’s website at: www.ucca.org. FOR THE RECORD: Statements at Chornobyl conference at U.N. Following are excerpts of statements …Soviet authorities issued a short state- to which nations are now held responsible Ukraine by the Soviet totalitarian regime delivered at the 20th International Conference ment about the accident only two days later, in the all-important arena of public opin- centered in and its wanton disre- on Health and Environment, “Chornobyl – after radiation levels set off alarms at a ion… gard of safety measures in dealing with Lessons for Nuclear Security, 25 Years nuclear power plant in Sweden. Even then, Ironically, Chornobyl put Ukraine back nuclear energy. Chornobyl exposed the Later.” The conference was held on April the Kremlin in Moscow did not give any on the global map and mass media started menace of any totalitarian empire that 26 at the United Nations Headquarters. details concerning this disaster and attempt- to refer to that part of the world by its right- inevitably exploits uncontrollably the ed to conceal its magnitude, which created ful name – Ukraine. At that time I was 27 human and natural resources of a subju- Eugene Czolij, president of the general apprehension and uncertainty in the and, for the first time in my life, I recall gated nation. In the case of Chornobyl, Ukrainian World Congress: world. hearing on nightly news and reading in such exploitation eventually endangered In the early hours of April 26, 1986, one Chornobyl’s destructive power, which mainstream newspapers an almost forgotten the entire planet. That is why today, fortu- of four nuclear reactors at the Chornobyl swiftly transcended European borders, word – Ukrainians. Until then, generally, nately for our generation, the inviolability power plant in Ukraine exploded. And thus, made the international community realize Ukrainians were wrongfully considered to of borders and the respect of human rights 25 years ago a disaster that occurred in a that immediate access to honest, accurate be part of the Russian nation. are by and large no longer considered as previously unheard of city became a global and consistent information is a global right, Chornobyl’s disaster ultimately result- issue. and its timely dissemination – an obligation ed from the reckless dominance over (Continued on page 9) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

New York City branch marks 70th anniversary of UCCA NEW YORK – The executive board of the UCCA’s New York City branch on Saturday, May 21, hosted a celebratory cruise in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Guests were invited to board the Jewel, a chartered yacht, for a luncheon and three-hour afternoon cruise around Manhattan. UCCA New York Branch President Ivanka Zajac opened the official program by welcoming all those on board and then introduced Bishop Paul Chomnytysky of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford, Conn., who led the guests in prayer. The prayer was fol- lowed by a melodious duet of “Khrystos Voskres” performed by UCCA board members Andrij and Yarko Dobriansky. Guests then helped themselves to an Italian buffet accompanied by the melo- Stefan Slutsky dies of Ukrainian folk songs, while the Cruise participants sing “Mnohaya Lita” for the Ukrainian Congress Comittee of America on its 70th anniversary. yacht continued its leisurely sail along the East River to the Statue of Liberty. American community before officially Following a moment of silence in Among them were the following repre- Following the luncheon, Ms. Zajac passing over the duties to the afternoon’s memory of UCCA members who had sentatives: Bohdan Harhaj, International invited the guests to enjoy a commemo- master of ceremonies, Adrian Dlaboha, passed away, Mr. Dlaboha acknowledged Conference in Support of Ukraine; rative program marking the UCCA’s 70 external affairs chair of the UCCA New the community leaders among the guests Kvitka Semanyshyn, Providence years of service to the Ukrainian York. and thanked them for their attendance. Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America; Walter Drobenko, chair of the board, Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union; Stepan Kaczurak, president of Branch 2 of the Organization for Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine; Natalia Kaczurak, president of the New York Branch of the Women’s Association for Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine; Zenon Halkowycz, president, Organization in Defense of Lemko Western Ukraine; Marta Kokolska, Gift of Life; Slawko Melnyk, Ukrainian American Youth Association; Maya Lew, president, Brooklyn Ukrainian Group; Jaroslaw Kiciuk, president, UCCA Yonkers, N.Y.; and Eugene Luciw, vice- president, UCCA Philadelphia. He then introduced the first guest speaker, Ukraine’s Consul General in New York, Serhii Pohoreltsev, who warmly greeted the guests and under- scored the fact that Ukraine is aware of the UCCA’s many years of hard work representing the interests of the Ukrainian community and Ukraine. He wished the organization many happy years. Dr. Askold Lozynskyj, former presi- dent of the UCCA and the Ukrainian World Congress, noted that the UCCA’s 70th anniversary coincides with the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s renewed inde- pendence. He briefly outlined his “Independence Diaries,” which outlined the UCCA’s effort to have the recognize Ukraine’s independence. His remarks touched upon the UCCA’s response to former President George H.W. Bush’s “Chicken Kiev” speech, the UCCA’s appeals to the U.S. government following Ukraine’s declaration of inde- pendence and its work in reaching out to friends on Capitol Hill to pass a concur- rent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president should recog- nize Ukraine’s independence and under- take steps toward the establishment of full diplomatic relations. He also noted the UCCA’s attempt to sway public opinion through public ral- lies for international recognition in vari- ous cities. In closing, to coincide with the conge- nial mood of the luncheon, Dr. Lozynskyj read a series of humorous observations about Ukrainian community life by renowned Ukrainian artist and sat- irist Edward Kozak, known as “EKO”. The final speech was delivered by the UCCA’s current president, Tamara Olexy. In marking this special day, Ms. Olexy reflected on the founders of the UCCA, (Continued on page 10) No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 5

Band to perform Mr. Palmar’s hits, he With a little help... greeted the crowd in impeccable (Continued from page 1) Ukrainian – for a guy who’s been on tour Zawada leaves The Weekly for most of his adult life – saying, “Diakuyu, Edgar; diakuyu, Ringo; Mr. Zawada, 34, served as the Kyiv Mr. Palmar visited his parents’ home- diakuyu, Kyiv i Ukrayina!” (He thanked bureau editor of The Weekly during the land six years ago, but this was his first Edgar Winters, who performed the song period beginning February 2005 and time performing there. before him.) ending in December 2007, and again in Admittedly, it wasn’t the most impres- They played “Talking in Your Sleep” September 2008 through early June of sive welcome. A little less than half the this year. He wrote hundreds of articles seats were empty when the show began, and then later “What I Like About You,” which was one of the few songs that night highlighting events in Ukraine, offer- largely because of ticket prices that ranged ing insight into issues and trends that between $62.50 and $625 – far out of that brought at least a portion of the audi- ence to their feet. (Ukrainian concertgoers are often overlooked by the main- reach for the average Ukrainian. stream, English-language media. In contrast, more than 350,000 aren’t as active as their Western counter- parts, often sitting through the most In January through May of 2008 he Ukrainians greeted Beatles legend Paul served as chief editor of the Kyiv Post. McCartney when he gave a free outdoor danceable tunes.) During the chorus of “What I Like “It was a great honor to serve the concert on Kyiv’s Independence Square in Ukrainian American community and June 2008. About You,” Mr. Palmar led the crowd in chanting, “Hey!” as if a throwback to its efforts in preserving an indepen- An additional problem was that Mr. dent, democratic and Ukrainian Starr’s show was lodged between a tribute Ukrainian Kozak folk songs. The songs that did bring absolutely Ukraine,” he said. concert performed by a slew of top “I’ve left The Weekly before, only Ukrainian rock stars to honor deceased everyone to their feet, whipping the audi- ence into childlike delight, were the to return, so I don’t consider this rock legend Serhii Kuzminskyi the night Volodymyr Musyak good-bye. I hope to continue serving before, and a show by techno legend Beatles classics, “Yellow Submarine” in the middle of the show, then “With a Little Zenon Zawada in Kyiv. the Ukrainian American community in Moby six days later. Both venues drew any helpful way I can,” Mr. Zawada rock fans who might have saved their Help From My Friends,” which concluded PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Zenon added. money to see the All-Starr band. the evening. Zawada of The Ukrainian Weekly’s The Weekly’s editor-in-chief, Roma Many in the audience had gray hairs on Throughout the show, Mr. Palmar, 57, Kyiv Press Bureau, informed The Hadzewycz, commented: “Mr. Zawada their head, having listened to forbidden played his guitar passionately, grooving up Weekly on Friday, May 21, that he had has contributed mightily to The Beatles recordings that somehow got past and down the stage and appearing to be accepted a job as political analyst at Ukrainian Weekly, helping its readers the Iron Curtain. having the time of his life. The same could the Phoenix Capital investment bank, understand the developments on the The All-Starr band immediately be said for the energetic Ringo Starr, who which was founded in 2008 in Kyiv. ground in Ukraine. His regular news impressed the crowd by coming out on played his drums and roamed the stage at His last day on the editorial staff of reports, features and columns will be stage wearing black Ukrainian embroi- the ripe age of 70 years old. The Weekly was Friday, June 3. missed.” dered shirts. Mr. Starr was wearing a black As part of Soviet tradition, fans T-shirt, but launched the show’s second approached the stage with flower bouquets half by walking onto the stage wearing his to give to Mr. Starr, one of which was who have the desire can fulfill that role,” own black “vyshyvanka” (embroidered wrapped in a Ukrainian embroidered Ukraine prepares... he added. cloth. The pile of bouquets accumulating Maksym Vasylchenko, a member of shirt), to the audience’s delight. (Continued from page 1) “Wally got them for the band tonight,” on stage prompted the Beatles drummer to Russia’s 3.5 million-strong Ukrainian joke, “Anyone want to buy some flow- Mr. Starr remarked. Indeed, about a month motherland… Their intercultural experi- diaspora, said he’ll visit Ukraine during ers?” before the Kyiv show, Mr. Palmar said he ence is invaluable for organizers, so dias- the tournament even if he doesn’t secure At the press conference the day before was in contact with Yevshan based in pora Ukrainians have high chances of tickets in the upcoming July re-sale plat- a Kyiv reporter asked Mr. Starr about his Montreal, to acquire embroidered shirts becoming volunteers at the very heart of form launch, during which ticket holders brief impression of Ukraine. “We saw for the band. Euro.” will be able to sell their tickets at a nomi- very many beautiful women,” he The All-Starr band was formed by Mr. Although UEFA starts accepting online nal price. remarked, repeating a common observa- Starr in 1989, recruiting rock stars from applications worldwide from candidates “I’d still like to visit all the host cities tion made by foreigners. “It’s probably the past to play their classic hits. for volunteer positions on June 14, general [Kyiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv and Lviv], espe- Alongside Mr. Palmar this year was Rick time to say hello to my wife.” public tickets have already been allocated. cially Kyiv,” said Mr. Vasylchenko, 36, a Derringer (known for “Hang on Sloopy”), Mr. Palmar was asked, “Please tell us Officials said they’ve received more than Muscovite who was born and raised in Vinnytsia. “I’ll definitely root for Edgar Winters (“Free Ride”), Gary Wright where your parents are from.” 83,000 ticket requests from the United Ukraine.” (“Dream Weaver”) master drummer Gregg “In Ukrainian and American?” he States and more than 57,000 from Canada More importantly, the significance of Bissonnette and Richard Page (“Kyrie responded, drawing applause from the – countries with sizable Ukrainian popula- the tournament – raising the profile of Eleison”). Kyiv press corps. That prompted Mr. Starr tions. Ukraine – is not lost on the Ukrainian For those too young to know, Mr. to withdraw some cash from his pocket UEFA would not disclose how many diaspora. Palmar was the lead vocalist and guitarist and, extending it to Mr. Palmar, to joking- were won during the ticket lottery held in “This is a big chance to present Ukraine of , a band that reached its ly, “Here is your money!” April. to the world, to improve the infrastructure peak popularity in the early to mid-1980s “They’re from outside of Lviv, a small Nevertheless, those who did apply but and, for those Ukrainians who’ve never with hits such as “What I Like About You” village near the border of Poland,” he con- didn’t win the ticket lottery still have an travelled abroad, to speak with foreigners,” (1980) and “Talking in Your Sleep” tinued. “Somewhere in that direction. It’s interest in coming to Ukraine next year, said Mr. Vasylchenko, a sales director. (1983). called Uvyn. There’s a lot of village there. said Stefan Romaniw, general secretary of Yet, to the Ukrainians of Detroit, he Not everyone knows that. I was there five But many more will come just to be the Ukrainian World Congress. involved in the festive soccer atmosphere. was known as Volodymyr Palamarchuk, years ago for the first time, and for the Meanwhile, host city Kyiv has already the Plast scout who graduated from first time here in Ukraine too.” “The diaspora will come just to be part recruited three diaspora volunteers to help of the hype,” said Mr. Romaniw, a Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Mr. Palmar’s Ukrainian skills translate its Euro-2012 portal into the three Catholic High School in 1971 and served impressed even the Russian-language tab- Ukrainian Australian. “It’s a good way of official UEFA languages of English, getting closer to Ukraine, and the closer as the church deacon. loid Segodnya, which complimented his German and French. When it came time for the All-Starr fluency albeit “with a Lviv accent.” that hype gets, people will want to come “My motivations for assisting the Kyiv and help out more.” Host City translating initiatives were to Mr. Romaniw said he’s negotiating with show how SUM Druzhynnyky [young Ternopil Oblast authorities to hold a soccer adult members] are assisting in the tournament for diaspora teams on the eve Ukrainian diaspora and also to keep me of Euro-2012 as part of the “hype.” involved in Euro-2012 happenings since I Given the apolitical nature of Euro- plan to attend next year,” said Yulia 2012, some diaspora members feel this Doboszczak, a student at Marist College in will be the perfect time to build bridges New York and a member of the Ukrainian between Ukrainians at home with those American Youth Association (known by abroad. its Ukrainian acronym as SUM). “I believe a better bridge will be built, German-born Ukrainian Michael … given the interaction that will take Hamalij, 44, an advisor to Kyiv’s Euro place… The bridge will be built without 2012 department said that, in addition to any political undertone or demonstration,” Doboszczak, a German and a French- said Anatoliy Murha, president of the Canadian – all university students of Detroit-based Ukrainian Bandurist Ukrainian extraction, translate remotely Chorus, who has traveled to Ukraine from their home countries. numerous times. He also said Kyiv’s Euro-2012 depart- So, while the world will discover ment will need on-the-ground diaspora Ukraine next year, the country will also volunteers during the tournament. “We’re become less of a mystery to diaspora calling everyone to help us, we don’t have Ukrainians. enough help, we need one or two people to Mr. Murha said in an e-mail message: help directly in the 2012 department,” said “Many of my friends from across North Zenon Zawada Mr. Hamalij, who also heads the Sports America who haven’t visited Ukraine are Beatles legend Ringo Starr holds bouquets of flowers, one wrapped in Ukrainian Commission of the Ukrainian World asking me if they should go… I have one embroidery, that he received during his June 4 concert in Kyiv. Congress “People with Ukrainian heritage word: Go!” 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Victory Day 2011 A 120th anniversary In 1891, two 33-year-old immigrants from western Ukraine, Ivan Pylypiw and by Yulia Tymoshenko everything that mentally divides us as Wasyl Eleniak, immigrated to western Canada. Their arrival on September 7, 1891, Ukrainians. I almost never watch political talk shows. The psychosis of hate and conflict via steamship at the port of Montreal, laid the groundwork for the arrival of tens of I don’t watch them so as not to get my thousands of other immigrants lured by the promise of land and a better life. These between easterners and westerners was nerves riled up yet again watching how the incited with special madness and made it Ukrainian pioneers overcame countless hardships as homesteaders in the western propaganda machine works for the “purely provinces of Canada and became the builders of that region of the vast country. possible for the presidential candidates to straight-up guys.” hide their true essences – kleptomania, a In all, about 170,000 immigrants arrived in Canada from Ukrainian lands before But last month I broke this tradition due 1914. Thousands of them were unjustly interned in 1914-1920 at the time of World spiritual and intellectual void, indifference to a coincidence of events. I was bedridden to the state of the country given to them, as War I and tens of thousands were required to register as “enemy aliens.” Their loy- with a high temperature and by chance alties were suspect simply because of where they’d come from – territories under well as their “subordinate” people. pressed the button for the First National control of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In succeeding decades, there were other In contrast to Mr. Yanukovych’s ideolo- TV network that broadcasts the “Shuster waves of Ukrainian immigration. Nearly 70,000 came during the period between gy, which divides the country, his socio-eco- Live” program, where they discussed the the two world wars; and over 35,000 more arrived after World War II. These three nomic policies became a strong consolidator masterfully merged themes: the fight great waves of immigration were the roots of today’s Ukrainian Canadian commu- between east and west. Remember how nity. And that community continues to grow: since 1991 over 20,000 more against global terrorism, the triumphant entrepreneurs from Donetsk, Luhansk, Lviv Ukrainians have arrived in Canada, which today is home to 1.2 million Ukrainians, murder of Osama Bin Laden and the ter- and Kyiv united the east and west at the according to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. rorism in Lviv on May 9. November tax maidan in defense of social Ukrainian Canadians have a lot to be proud of. From its humble roots, their com- After watching this “product,” the first rights. munity has developed into a powerful force on the Canadian landscape and individu- thing that came to my mind was, “Bravo! “Glory to Ukraine!” Halychany greeted al Ukrainian Canadians have made their mark in diverse fields. Among the great The budgets that are spent on the propa- fellow protesters in the morning. “Glory to number of notables are: the first Ukrainian member of Parliament Michael ganda machine aren’t being thrown to the the Heroes!” responded Luhanchany. Luchkovich, Sen. Paul Yuzyk, Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn, Supreme Court wind. The provocations are working, giv- The miner from Donetsk and the miner Justice John Sopinka, artist William Kurelek, businessmen Erast Huculak and James ing the pre-programmed result.” from Chervonohrad in the Lviv Oblast Temerty, not to mention many sports stars, performers, scholars, scientists and others. Not a word was said about the real prob- began to slowly understand that they have Ukrainian Canadians kicked off the yearlong celebration of their 120 years of set- lems of the people – about the social-eco- the same problems, almost the same wages, tlement in and contributions to Canada with a special program on May 23 at the nomic breakdown, about the national the same difficulties. And, in the search for Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV), where a replica homestead marker humiliation, about corruption and the war an enemy, they began to look in one and the was installed to honor the descendants of the first settlers in the region from against the middle class. About how former same direction, toward the common prob- Nebyliv. The setting was perfect since the UCHV, located outside of Edmonton, is Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko lem: Yanukovych. an outdoor museum that depicts settlements of east-central Alberta from the period isn’t being persecuted anymore, but simply Pensioners from the east and the west of 1891-1930. The site encompasses thematic zones such as a farmstead, a rural killed. community and a town. Among the restored buildings is the house of the aforemen- We passed over in silence an unprece- tioned Ivan Pylypiw; the village also presents authentic artifacts from the era and re- dented scam last week: the passage of two On May 9, Victory enactors who play period roles. Radomir Bilash, senior historian at the village, in a bills writing off 26 billion hrv ($3.25 bil- Day, the psychosis recent videoclip by “Alberta PrimeTime” (http://www.albertaprimetime.com/ lion) in debt that private-oligarchic energy Stories.aspx?pd=2434) speaks of the UCHV’s significance: “It tells their history to companies owed to the state budget and of hate and conflict other Canadians, other north Americans.” Naftohaz Ukrainy. between Ukraine’s During this 120th anniversary year, Ukrainian Canadians will be telling their People paid them painstakingly for ser- story. Speaking at the UCHV, Roman Brytan, chair of the National 120th vices, yet these funds didn’t get to the state, easterners and Anniversary Commemorative Committee, rightfully underscored, “This is the year instead landing in the bottomless pockets westerners was for highlighting our individual accomplishments, wondering at our infinite commu- of the owners of oblast energy companies nity potential and driving towards making this Ukrainian Canadian milestone one in (oblenergos). And that started last week, on incited with special which all Canadians can take pride and claim as part of our shared, national history.” an entirely legal basis, because I don’t madness. As our neighbors to the north begin their jubilee year, we extend a hearty “Mnohaya doubt that President Viktor Yanukovych Lita” to our fellow Ukrainians, a vibrant part of the cultural mosaic that is Canada. will sign these bills. On the other hand, the Party of Regions noticed that their pensions had decreased by and police representatives, who appeared half, but prices for food and services had to outnumber all the others in the studio, doubled. Ideologically driven citizens from explained that Ukraine has its own collec- various poles of Ukraine came to the con- June Turning the pages back... tive Bin Laden – Halychyna. clusion that the new government is indiffer- The law on the red flag and events ener- ent to the Ukrainian and the Russian lan- Last year, on June 14, 2010, Mikhail Zurabov, Russia’s gized by it turned out to be a “high-tech” guages, because the opening of billion-dol- 14 ambassador to Ukraine, said in an interview in “Izvestiya v way to distract the people’s attention from lar accounts in Cyprus is done in English. Ukraine” that and Ukrainians “are not simply frater- an intolerable life resulting from of the Such solidarity became a dangerous chal- 2010 nal peoples – [they] are a single people. With their own intolerable reforms of Mr. Yanukovych. lenge to the government. One way out nuances, with their own special features but a single people.” Why was the provocation organized remained: renew the division – shape public This came after Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych precisely on May 9 in Lviv? views so that one miner will be “Russian stated that the Holodomor was “a common tragedy” of Russia and Ukraine. The level of support for President Orthodox,” another will be “Ukrainian “I have spent a great deal of time on the demographic problems of Russia and well Yanukovych is falling steeply, though not Catholic”; one will be “Russian-speaking”; know that the policy which was conducted in those years of course cannot be called only in Lviv, Chernivtsi and Poltava, but in another will be “Ukrainian-speaking,” one humane,” Mr. Zurabov said. his “native” regions, which paved the road will be “Soviet,” another will be A June 14, 2010, commentary, “Crimea as a Trojan Horse” by Alexander for him into big-time politics – Donetsk, “Banderite.” Ours are here, and theirs are Mashchenko in the newspaper Krymskoye Vremya, observed that both “Russian patri- Luhansk and Crimea. over there. ots” and “Ukrainian patriots” were wrong about Nikita Khrushchev’s decision to trans- The quintessence of people’s attitudes Having organized the May 9 provoca- fer Crimea from the Russian RSFSR to the Ukrainian SSR in 1954 because each refus- towards Mr. Yanukovych in the east tions, the government said, “Forget about es to recognize some key facts of history and life. The latter do not see that Crimea is became a mini-video of public opinion your petty, worthless problems. Forget part of Ukraine in the same way that some of its other oblasts are, and the former polls in Yenakiyevo, which gathered a full about patriotism, justice, prices, pensions refuse to recognize that Khrushchev’s gift of Crimea to Ukraine was in fact “a Trojan house of hits on YouTube. The same one, and utility bills. The final battle between us horse” against the Ukrainians. where an elderly woman briefly, but mean- and them is on. And if not us, then the “It is no secret for anyone,” Mr. Mashchenko continued, “that Ukrainian indepen- ingfully, tells the camera everything that ‘dreadful, regretless Banderites’ will abuse dence was the result of a palace coup inside the Soviet political elite and that the con- she thinks about “her” president and his your wives and children.” And judging from temporary Ukrainian state was created not as a result of an internal spiritual move- nearest prospects. (I won’t quote her out of events, the provocation worked. ment, but as a result of a historical accident.” concern for decency.) In what specifically does their success Ukraine would be left to a fate of fragmentation between east and west or continued Ukrainians began to actively rally lie, as a result of the May 9 provocations? instability generated by tensions between Russia and Ukraine, according to Igor around their common plight, quickly Firstly, they managed to move the front Radziyevsky’s article in the May 27, 2010, issue of “Ukrayinska Pravda.” “The crisis will understanding the real enemies, and began lines from “the people versus the oligarchic reach its apogee during the 2012 parliamentary elections” because “the opposition will not to sober up from the shock technologies of government” conflict to the “people of the accept the official result and will accuse the powers that be of massive falsifications.” This the 2004 presidential campaign in which west versus the people of the east” conflict will lead to a paralysis of the country and Kyiv would be compelled to use force, he argued. they successfully divided Ukraine into two in their old formats of hostility. But the gov- To avoid this scenario, Mr. Radziyevsky suggested a division of Ukraine along parts, drudging up from the genetic depths ernment kleptomaniacs and Ukrainophobes national lines, the borders of which would be the two-color map of the electoral divi- gained the ability to hypocritically rise sion of Ukraine in the presidential elections of 2010. above the clashes, which they themselves But even if Ukraine doesn’t collapse, Mr. Mashchenko argued, “Having given Yulia Tymoshenko is a former prime provoked and “reconcile” the people, teach- Crimea, Khrushchev ‘tied’ Ukraine to Russia forever – or in any case as long as our minister of Ukraine and a leader of the ing them patience and tolerance. peninsula will remain a part of Ukraine.” opposition. The commentary above was Second, they were able to replace patrio- published in Ukrainian in Ukrayinska tism, national consciousness and national Source: “Russians. Ukrainians ‘a single people,’ says Russian ambassador to Pravda on May 16. The translation pub- Ukraine,” by Paul Goble (Windows on Eurasia), The Ukrainian Weekly, June 20, 2010. lished here was prepared by Zenon Zawada. (Continued on page 23) No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The first two Ukrainian Catholic Holodomor film's bishops in the United States, Soter Ortynsky and Constantine Bohachevsky, damaging finale realized the need for American-educated Catholic clergy for the Ukrainians in the Dear Editor: United States. Bishop Ortynsky unfortu- nately died before he had a chance to I am deeply saddened by Luba Keske’s build up schools, let alone a seminary. Alt shift deletes key right lawsuit against the producers of Metropolitan Bohachevsky eventually “Holodomor: Ukraine’s Genocide” (May succeeded, but not before he lived Instead of simply honoring all who evidence suggests that their motive was 22). Private alternative dispute resolu- through a Gethsemane of opposition, believed they were defending their nation, not to engage in criminal acts, but to fight tions (including mediation by community similar but more vicious than that last month’s Victory Day celebrations in the Red Army. In fact, they had seen the leaders) should have been exhausted first. Bishop Ortynsky had faced. Kyiv prompted the usual debates. Should Red Army invade their homeland in 1939 I fear the litigation will poison the well The Ukrainian intelligentsia in the Ukraine honor only veterans of the Red in complicity with Hitler in an act of for community support for any future United States opposed the establishment Army, or include the Ukrainian Insurgent aggressive war-making later condemned Holodomor film projects. Who out there of full-time parochial schools – they Army too? What about the 14th Waffen at Nuremberg. In 1986, moreover, will send another check after this? It is considered them a useless waste of Grenadier SS Division “Galizien”? This, Canada’s Deschenes Commission cleared the worst of all possible outcomes. money that could rebuild Halychyna and one might think, is an easy target. Indeed, the division of war crimes. Those of your readers who may support political actions in the United in October 1945 the International Military It is disturbing that the reports about the remember my article “The ABC’s of States. When Metropolitan Bohachevsky Tribunal (IMT) at Nuremberg indicted the Steinacher book refer to thousands of Holodomor Denial,” published in The was in his 60s his young well-educated Schutzstaffeln along with five other orga- “war criminals,” even though very few of Weekly on August 17, 2008, should not American-born priests worked hand in nizations and 24 individuals for conspira- those individuals were ever tried for war be surprised. Leading “experts” lowered hand with the unexpected wave of high- cy, crimes against peace, war crimes and crimes. Furthermore, they indiscriminate- the numbers of Holodomor victims, the ly educated Ukrainian Catholic émigrés. crimes against humanity. It declared the ly term them “Nazis,” though it is unlikely Russians denied and denied, questioned Fortunately, he died before he saw his SS a criminal organization. The IMT that all of them were party members. Nor and ridiculed everything and rallied their Church torn apart by a movement simi- Charter provided that national authorities do they make any distinction between the fellow travelers all over the world. And, could bring individuals to trial for mem- original SS, an elite paramilitary force, no major film was released. Although lar to the one that poisoned his first years in the United States. bership in such organizations (Article 10). and the various SS combat units formed several projects were begun, they were all Towards the end of May, publication towards the end of the war from non-Ger- disrupted, and nothing has come onto the Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, during the very first years of his freedom, encountered was announced in Britain of Gerald mans and non-Aryans such as Ukrainians, big (or small) screen with major Georgians and Croatians. Finally, the the same opposition to his attempts to Steinacher’s “Nazis on the Run: How Hollywood distribution anywhere. reports do not specify from what these raise funds for the Ukrainian Catholic Hitler’s Henchmen Fled Justice” Vladimir Putin’s spinmeisters did their individuals were fleeing – from fair and University in Rome. Fortunately, that (Guardian, May 25; Daily Telegraph May job. impartial American tribunals, or from opposition dissipated, but unfortunately, 26). Mr. Steinacher reportedly claims that I don’t believe the collapse of all the repatriation to the Soviet authorities, so did the university in Rome as an aca- at the end of World War II, the Vatican Holodomor film projects was simply which could summarily execute them or demic institution and its largely fictive Refugee Commission and the incompetence or bad alignment of the send them to the Gulag. branches in the United States. International Committee of the Red Cross stars (in the sky). This spectacular public helped thousands of “Nazi war criminals Even in the case of Ratko Mladic, it is Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, the product blow-up finale of “Holodomor: Ukraine’s and collaborators,” such as Adolf inappropriate to label him a criminal until of both Metropolitan Bohachevsky’s Genocide” just puts the whipped cream Eichmann and Josef Mengele, escape to and unless he has been tried and convicted seminary and Cardinal Slipyj’s solici- on Vlad’s cake. Spain, North and South America. The of war crimes or crimes against humanity. tude, supported the efforts of the book claims that while the ICRC mistak- In the case of John Demjanjuk, the Peter Borisow American-born, Harvard-educated enly allowed some 8,000 Waffen SS mem- court itself exhibited an equally slippery Los Angeles Ukrainian Catholic priest, the Rev. bers to enter Canada and Great Britain in sense of legality. Judge Alt reportedly Borys Gudziak, to build an independent 1947, the Vatican’s assistance was often stated that Mr. Demjanjuk could simply Ukrainian Catholic University that deliberate. have fled Sobibor, since the Germans did would, in the apt words of Dr. Our prophylactic Meanwhile in Munich, on May 12, pre- not execute unarmed camp guards who Sorokowski, “resist the twin temptations siding Judge Ralph Alt announced a guilty deserted (FAZ.net, May 12, 2011). to make an idol of tradition, or a fetish self-burials verdict in the trial of John Demjanjuk, the Evidently, young Ivan should have just of modernity.” alleged camp guard accused of being an ignored his experience in the Red Army And now it is Rector Gudziak’s turn accessory to the murder of over 28,000 (where stragglers, never mind deserters, Dear Editor: to be accused of anti-patriotic wrongdo- Jews at the Sobibor death camp. were commonly ) and, trusting the ing by armchair critics. It is a pity that Andrew Sorokowski is an insightful Then on May 26 Ratko Mladic, the mercy of the SS, headed for the hills. the Ukrainian National Women’s League commentator, but his May 29 “Who will Serbian ex-general indicted by the After all, on a previous occasion his dere- of America, which for years avoided bury us?” will go down as one of the International Criminal Tribunal for the liction had merely earned him a beating. being mired in the political squabbles of most significant pieces in The Weekly. former Yugoslavia for war crimes, geno- He should have known that staying at his our immigrant community and which I read it the same week the Ukrainian cide and crimes against humanity, includ- post was a war crime, while deserting was has so generously for many decades cre- National Women’s League of America ing the 1995 massacre of some 8,000 his international legal obligation. Such atively supported the needy both here resolved to endow the Ukrainian Catholic Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica, was poor judgment! and abroad, has now became one of the University in Lviv with a $100,000 con- arrested. But as the Associated Press observed, lightning rods of attacks at this most tribution toward a program in women’s By this time, we government employ- there was no proof that Mr. Demjanjuk studies. Later that resolution was modi- recent attempt to build up an honest and ees could almost expect a departmental had committed any criminal act. He was fied by the Resolutions Committee to open Ukrainian Catholic university. memo cheerfully announcing, “May is found guilty simply on the basis of his merely form a UNWLA study group. Why wait until death? We are doing war crimes month!” Yet the press treat- presence at the camp – quite an innovation Today after liturgy, a fellow an excellent job with our own prophy- ment of these cases, as well as the way the in the annals of jurisprudence. Moreover, “Soiyuzianka” told me indignantly that lactic self-burials. Munich court reached its verdict, are even the evidence of presence was dubi- we cannot support UCU because UCU Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak cause for grave concern. ous – an FBI report, recently discovered at provides fellowships to not only the Washington Some critics of the Halychyna (Galicia) the National Archives, had characterized Orthodox, but also to Jews and Muslims. Division have characterized its members the Soviet-supplied Trawniki SS identity Combined with other attacks on UCU, I as war criminals. After all, if Nuremberg card as unreliable. cannot fail but see a concerted effort to deemed the SS a criminal organization, The shift from individual to collective undermine UCU, both here and in We welcome your opinion then individual members must also be responsibility, and from the presumption Ukraine. The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters criminals. That, however, does not follow. of innocence to the presumption of guilt, I became very, very upset. I am a his- to the editor and commentaries on a vari- Likening the applicable rules to the law of along with Judge Alt’s notion that mere torian currently immersed in the history ety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian conspiracy, the prosecution pointed out presence establishes criminal liability, of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Dr. American and Ukrainian Canadian com- that an individual member of a criminal bodes ill for the future of legality. Nor Sorokowski’s elegantly formulated argu- munities. Opinions expressed by colum- organization could only be guilty if he had does it lack consequences beyond the ment for the need for educated clergy and nists, commentators and letter-writers are courtroom. Could it not be our deteriorat- their own and do not necessarily reflect joined it voluntarily, with knowledge of its believers among those of Ukrainian heri- the opinions of either The Weekly edito- criminal aims. Unless he actually commit- ing sense of legality that permits us to tage worldwide clanged a loud bell from rial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian ted war crimes or chose to remain in the deploy drone technology for the extrajudi- the depths of my historical study. National Association. organization knowing that it was commit- cial execution of individuals abroad on All Ukrainian churchmen realized the Letters should be typed and signed (anon- ting them, he could not be held liable. mere suspicion – however well founded – need for educated clergy, and most today ymous letters are not published). Letters are Mere membership did not make one a war of terrorism? realize the need for well-educated believ- accepted also via e-mail at staff@ukrweek- criminal, for guilt is personal, not collec- Such matters can be debated. What ly.com. The daytime phone number and seems clear is that the West, which rightly ers. It was religious education that gave address of the letter-writer must be given tive (Trial of the Major War Criminals us the Kozak renaissance and its decline for verification purposes. Please note that a before the International Military Tribunal, chides Ukraine for violating human rights that contributed to the failure of Ukraine daytime phone number is essential in order 1947, Vol. I, pp. 268-273). and the rule of law, is hardly setting a to prosper. And it was education that pre- for editors to contact letter-writers regarding Applying this principle to the Ukrainian good example. served the Ukrainian Catholic Church of clarifications or questions. Division, one cannot conclude that its the Byzantine Rite, both in Ukraine and Please note: THE LENGTH OF LETTERS members were war criminals. True, they Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at in America. CANNOT EXCEED 500 WORDS. had enthusiastically volunteered. But the [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

Alexander Motyl speaks in Washington, as scholar and author

by Yaro Bihun and Ukrainian assassins and their victims, Special to The Ukrainian Weekly and other bizarre characters, including Lenin. WASHINGTON – During his visit to The style of the novel includes third- the nation’s capital on May 31, Alexander person narrative, monologues, play-like Motyl had two public appearances, dem- dialogues, as well as excerpts from maga- onstrating two of the professional hats he zine accounts. wears – that of a scholar and writer. The idea of a main character with a At noon, at the Woodrow Wilson strong Jewish-Ukrainian identity may International Center for Scholars, as a well have come from the author’s moth- professor of political science at Rutgers er’s best high-school friend Fanka, a University and a political analyst, he Jewish girl. As Prof. Motyl recalled her examined and discussed “Ukraine After story during his presentation, the two One Year of Yanukovych.” A “catastro- teenagers were inseparable in the 1930s, phe” was one of his characterizations. when they were in the gymnasium (high That evening – during a session orga- school) in Peremyshliany, a town south- nized by The Washington Group of east of Lviv. During World War II, Ukrainian American Professionals at the Fanka’s father headed the Judenrat U.S.-Ukraine Foundation – he presented (Jewish Council) and did not survive the and discussed his fourth novel, “The Jew Holocaust; her brother survived in the Who Was Ukrainian,” which his publish- Red Army. Fanka was in love with a ing house, Červená Barva Press, Ukrainian boy, Volodymyr Zaplatynsky, describes as “a blackly comedic, anti-his- who was a leading member of the torical and absurdist novel about a tor- Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists in tured Jewish-Ukrainian man who strug- Yaro Bihun that region. Right after the war, he and gles vainly to find meaning at the inter- Alexander Motyl responds to questions about his latest novel, “The Jew Who Was some of his colleagues committed suicide section of Hitler’s Holocaust and Stalin’s Ukrainian,” during the recent presentation of the book in Washington. when surrounded by the NKVD. Gulag.” After his death, Fanka, who had found In his introductory remarks on the sub- President Yanukovych and his people At the evening book presentation of his refuge in a Catholic monastery during the ject of the administration of Ukraine’s seem to be convinced that a highly cen- “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian,” Prof. war, converted to Catholicism, became a President Viktor Yanukovych, Prof. tralized government is more efficient. Motyl briefly described and read excerpts nun and remained active in the clandes- Motyl admitted that he would have pre- After all of their changes, all of the power from this, his latest novel, and discussed tine Ukrainian Catholic “Church in the ferred the election of Yulia Tymoshenko of the state is in his hands, Prof. Motyl how it came about. His earlier novels Catacombs” until independence, when during last year’s presidential election, said. “This is hyper-centralization run were: “Whiskey Priest,” “Who Killed she was brought to Lviv, elevated to but felt that Mr. Yanukovych’s victory amuck,” placing all of the decision-mak- Andrei Warhol”, and “Flippancy.” Mother Superior, retired and died some “wouldn’t be a catastrophe.” He said he ing at the very top, which is greatly over- “The Jew” is not a history book, Prof. seven years ago. felt that the situation in Ukraine couldn’t burdened and dysfunctional. Motyl stressed, in response to one ques- Prof. Motyl presented his first two get any worse than how his predecessor Aside from the fact that the govern- tion, but it draws on the history of those novels – “Whiskey Priest” and “Who Viktor Yushchenko had left it. ment officials the new president appoint- who lived through Stalin’s and Hitler’s Killed Andrei Warhol” – at the Embassy “I was dead wrong,” he added. ed are “profoundly incompetent,” he said, atrocities of World War II in Ukraine and of Ukraine in 2008. He has also had pre- “Yanukovych has turned out to be signifi- “What makes it additionally dysfunction- neighboring regions. vious scholarly presentations at the cantly worse than Yushchenko.” al is the fact that Yanukovych – the man The hero is Volodymyr Frauenzimmer, Woodrow Wilson Center as well as in Politically there has been serious who has all this power – first of all, isn’t whose mother was a Ukrainian Nazi con- Congress. “backtracking” on democracy – viola- quite sure what to do with it, and, second- centration camp guard who hated Jews. Asked why he, a university professor tions of the Constitution, the rule of law, ly, is of somewhat limited intellectual His Jewish father was a Stalinist butcher and author of a number of scholarly freedom of assembly, media, speech, etc. capacity.” who hated Ukrainians. To cope with his works, would want to write “such books,” Part of the Ukrainian population, he said, “The fact is that this is not Nobel Prize dreadful past, Volodymyr discovers the Prof. Motyl explained that he “lives life would accept some of this backtracking if material,” Prof. Motyl said. “redeeming power of hatred,” as Prof. with my eyes open” and enjoys writing there were reforms in other – structural And the Ukrainian people are realizing Motyl described it. This includes a plan to fiction, finding it more challenging. and economic – areas of governance. this, as is seen from the 50 percent drop kill off the half-Russian, half-German dic- In addition to being a scholar and nov- “But there, too, the regime has been a in the popularity of the ruling Party of tator of Russia, the fish-eyed Pitoon, for elist, Prof. Motyl is also a recognized art- bust; it’s been a failure,” he said. Regions, he said. which he consorts with long-dead Jewish ist and poet.

IN THE PRESS: Chornobyl, Regionnaires, gas disputes “25 years after Chernobyl, the disaster on public health, supporters and “… large numbers of people sympa- his blog “Ukraine’s Orange Blues, on nuclear debate at a dead end,” by opponents of nuclear energy have pro- thize with Stalinism and communism and the World Affairs journal website Sébastien Miraglia, May 24 comment- posed different investigation methods because leading members of the (www.worldaffairsjournal.org), May 6: ed for the Institute for Defense Studies adapted to their respective beliefs and Yanukovych regime (such as the suprem- “…Despite their proclivity for pig- and Analyses, http://www.idsa.in: political agendas. … acist Education Minister Dmytro headedness, even the Regionnaires “The 25th anniversary of the “For a quarter of a century, this battle Tabachnyk) have been actively promot- understand that a heavy-handed police Chernobyl [sic] disaster and current con- of numbers and figures has contributed to ing Stalinist agendas. That said, no red presence, although effective in stopping cerns about the consequences of the the spread confusion about the environ- flag has ever been officially displayed on protest, might raise a few eyebrows and nuclear accident in Fukushima act as a mental and public health risks posed by Victory Day celebrations in the past 19 further tarnish their already dreadful cruel reminder that nuclear energy – like nuclear energy. Such a confusion is not years of independent Ukraine’s existence: international image. So they’ve done any other industrial activity – presents an only a major obstacle to a better debate every president, from Leonid Kravchuk what all authoritarians always do: irreducible risk for the environment and about the pros and cons of nuclear ener- to Leonid Kuchma to Viktor Yushchenko, they’ve decided to fill the space and human health. Yet, the full impact of gy, but it has also contributed to prevent understood that waving it would be need- thereby deny it to opponents. nuclear accidents on the environment and the development of better contingency lessly provocative. When the “The Regionnaires have gone about public health remains unknown. Despite plans after Chernobyl. …” Regionnaire-dominated Parliament filling Kyiv’s downtown in two ways – crucial differences in terms of accident recently agreed to permit public displays with things and with sounds. First, the causes, radioactivity releases and local “Regionnaires to Ukrainians: Let of the red flag this May 9, it knew full city administration has left intact two demographics, Japan’s emergency evacu- Them Eat Red Flags!“ by Alexander J. well that it was endorsing the functional large stages – usually dismantled after ation plans in Fukushima are virtually Motyl, on his blog “Ukraine’s Orange equivalent of showing off swastikas in winter holiday festivities–on both sides identical to the contingency plans set by Blues” on the www.worldaffairsjour- Israel. …” of Independence Square. In effect, the Ukrainian authorities in 1986. … nal.org, May 12: “What could Yanukovych have done stages deny regime opponents the space “Since the mid-1980s public health “… the Yanukovych regime stupidly differently? Well, for one thing, just as it to hold rallies and protests. … surveys have attempted to determine the and purposely permitted red flags to be was perfectly possible to celebrate the “Second, the authorities have taken to growth of cancer and newborn malforma- included in the celebrations. For some defeat of Nazi Germany without red flags piping in music all along the tions in Europe after the Chernobyl disas- Ukrainians – those primarily in the east for two decades, so too it must have been Khreschatyk on weekends, when it’s ter. But the lack of comparable studies and south – the red flag symbolizes both possible to do so today. After all, the vic- transformed into a pedestrian zone. In a before the accident makes it impossible victory in the ‘Great Fatherland War’ and tory over Hitler was the selfless achieve- bizarrely Orwellian move, the to measure with certainty the actual num- Soviet rule. They’re as proud of the for- ment of common Ukrainians, who died in Regionnaires have left in place the loud- ber of victims and isolate the effects of mer as they are nostalgic for the latter. the millions, and not of Stalin, who killed speakers they set up a few weeks ago. At the fallout from other environmental fac- For other Ukrainians, the flag symbolizes them in the millions. …” first, Kyivites going out for a stroll tors. … Stalinist totalitarianism, communist ter- would be inundated with the insistent “In the absence of reliable methods to ror, the Holodomor, the Gulag and the “Kyiv City Authorities Capture quantify the impact of the Chernobyl indignities of colonial rule. … Downtown,” by Alexander Motyl, in (Continued on page 10) No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 9 CIUS publishes Festschift for Prof. Frank E. Sysyn EDMONTON, Alberta – The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) recently published Volumes 33–34 (2008–2009) of the Journal of Ukrainian Studies. This 628-page quadruple issue, titled “Tentorium Honorum,” is a collection of 33 essays presented to Prof. Frank E. Sysyn on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Prof. Sysyn is a distinguished scholar of Ukrainian and Polish history and has been a major figure in the development of Ukrainian historical studies in the United States, Canada, Ukraine and Germany for more than three decades. He is a professor in the Department of History and Classics at the University of Alberta and, since 1990, director of the Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical Research at CIUS and editor-in- chief of its Hrushevsky Translation Project. Prof. Sysyn is the author of “Between Poland and the Ukraine: The Dilemma of Adam Kysil, 1600–1653” (1985), “Mykhailo Hrushevsky: Historian and National Awakener” (2001), and studies on the Khmelnytsky uprising, Ukrainian historiography and early modern Ukrainian political culture. He is also co-author, with Serhii Plokhy, of “Religion and Nation in Modern Ukraine” (2003). This special issue was guest-edited by Profs. Olga Andriewsky, Zenon E. Kohut, Serhii Plokhy and Larry Wolff. It includes essays written in honor of Prof. Sysyn by his colleagues and former students from Canada (Prof. Olga Andriewsky, Jars Balan, John-Paul Himka, Bohdan Klid, Prof. Kohut, Paul R. Magocsi, David Marples, Victor Ostapchuk, Uliana Pasicznyk, Frances Swyripa); Ukraine (Yaroslav Fedoruk, Andrii Grechylo, Yaroslav Hrytsak, Yaroslav Isaievych, Volodymyr Kravchenko, Yurii Mytsyk, Oleksiy Tolochko, Natalia The cover of “Tentorium Honorum.” (Continued on page 10) Dr. Frank Sysyn.

… We pledge our continued commitment to exposing cal advice on health risks and healthy lifestyles. Statements at Chornobyl... the truth about Chornobyl and the ongoing effects of the Information centers are being set up in rural areas to give disaster in the hopes of soliciting global assistance for those people there access to the Internet. And the Network is sup- (Continued from page 3) who continue to suffer from the aftereffects of this calamity. porting projects that improve living conditions and promote Additionally, we encourage the worldwide community to self-reliance. internal matters of any one country but as global issues… condemn all acts of negligence towards humankind such as By translating science into practical advice, we can help Today, as we recall these events, the international com- occurred at Chornobyl in 1986. In this way we hope to do people live safely, calm fears and reduce the stigma that munity must also remember that Ukraine did not create the our part in ensuring that the victims of this tragedy are still affects the region. … Chornobyl crisis – it inherited the grim and lasting legacy never forgotten and that such callous acts of inhumanity are of this nuclear disaster on the day of its independence. never repeated again. Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev, Permanent Dealing with Chornobyl’s aftermath surpasses the abili- As we remember the events that took place in Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations: ties of any one country and requires support and coopera- Chornobyl, Ukraine, 25 years ago, let us also remember …Having passed through the nuclear disaster, people of tion of the entire international community. … today in our thoughts and prayers those suffering as a result Ukraine like no other nation understand the recent Japanese Chornobyl prompted the Ukrainian diaspora – a global of Japan’s recent Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant tragedy. Ukraine seizes and shares the sorrow and expresses community of over 20 million living in numerous countries disaster. Such tragedies remind the world community that its sincere sympathy with the Japanese people for its loses – to search for ways to help. we must continue to commit ourselves to ensuring the safe during the recent natural disaster which led to the accident The Ukrainian diaspora immediately began organizing use of nuclear power now and in the future. at the power plant and diffusion of radiation. aid for the disaster victims, primarily by providing for their Chornobyl as well as Japan’s catastrophes have made medical treatment through the supply of medicines and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon us reconsider the destructive power of an uncontrolled equipment. It also kept the international community (delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose atom. Intense discussion both at national and interna- informed of the events surrounding the explosion as they Migiro of Tanzania): tional levels as well as in the framework of the U.N. unfolded and later of Chornobyl’s after-effects. Twenty-five years ago, the explosion at Chornobyl shat- were resumed with the aim of working out the decision In addition, efforts and resources were focused to create tered a region and shook the world. on the future of nuclear power plants and their safety for such charitable organizations as the well-known Children Last week in Kyiv, the Secretary-General joined in com- human being’s activities. … of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund established in memorating the 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl catas- One can admit that overcoming the nuclear disasters the U.S. and the Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund. … trophe. He used the occasion to reaffirm his support for all consequences is the achievable task for neither one genera- The human tragedy of Chornobyl can never be forgot- of the affected countries and people. He also launched a tion nor one state, especially when it comes to the aftermath ten. It is part of our global consciousness. The suffering five-point strategy for nuclear safety going forward in the of the Chornobyl disaster. A number of social and economic felt twenty-five years ago continues to affect countless future. projects are being implemented at the Chornobyl affected lives today. We live in a time when both the adverse effects of cli- territories, as well as investments from private and state mate change and the demand for nuclear energy are expect- sectors are being attracted, including those from abroad. Tamara Gallo Olexy, president of the Ukrainian ed to grow. As we meet, the tragedy at Fukushima is Our particular gratitude goes to the Ukrainians abroad. Congress Committee of America: unfolding. Our global debate on nuclear safety is more Since the very tragic day of the Chornobyl disaster until …Upon hearing the news of the Chornobyl disaster, the urgent and more significant than ever. now a huge amount of humanitarian aid, collected by Ukrainian community in the West, particularly in the If we learn the lessons of the past to protect the future, Ukrainian organizations has been sent to children hospitals, United States and Canada, were quick to respond and help Chornobyl’s greatest legacy can be that it served as a cata- Chornobyl rehabilitation center, to the communities in the their brethren in Ukraine, offering immediate medical and lyst for a new international approach to nuclear safety. … affected areas. During last decades here, in the U.N., many monetary assistance to aid the victims. Unfortunately, in Now that a quarter century has passed since Chornobyl, events – conferences, concerts, bazaars – were organized typical Soviet fashion, these offers were refused by Soviet we are shifting our response from emergency relief to long- by Ukrainians to raise global awareness to the Chornobyl authorities, which stated that the disaster was an internal term recovery and development. disaster consequences. … matter and best handled by the government. The United Nations system is joining forces to carry out We highly appreciate the participation of states in the Despite this rebuff for immediate assistance, the our Action Plan on Chernobyl to the year 2016. U.N. agen- Conference of Donors to the Chornobyl Fund on the com- Ukrainian American community nevertheless selflessly cies with expertise in food, atomic energy, development, pletion of Chornobyl projects including the “Shelter” proj- devoted much time and resources to aiding the victims of the environment, population, children, health and other ect. We can not but mention the European Bank for the Chornobyl disaster – both morally, by exposing the concerns are all engaged. … Reconstruction and Development and its significant role as truth about the disaster through various programs and pub- Information is key to progress. That is why experts from the Administrator of the Chornobyl Shelter Fund and lications, and monetarily, through fund-raising and humani- across the United Nations system are uniting to share scien- Nuclear Safety Account. We welcome the creation of the tarian aid projects. tific findings, best practices and other lessons learned. And International Scientific Center on exploration of technologi- Since the disaster, the UCCA and its member-organiza- we are working to raise awareness among the local popula- cal risks related to the use of nuclear energy under auspices tions have remained committed to this cause and, over the tions who need our help and support. of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy past 25 years, have been at the forefront of informing the Through the International Chernobyl Research and Agency. … highest levels in the U.S. government about the concerns of Information Network, we are bringing together leading 25 years after the disaster we celebrate our achievements the Ukrainian people. We have also been successful in rais- U.N. agencies and the three affected governments. The net- and recognize our further tasks for complete rehabilitation ing hundreds of thousands of dollars of much needed work is training teachers, medical professionals and mem- of the affected areas and bringing normal life for popula- humanitarian assistance for the victims of Chornobyl. bers of the media. It is providing local residents with practi- tion. … 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

Ukrainian billionaire who controls BOOK NOTES IN THE PRESS... Rosurkenergo, and is allied with her blood enemy, Ukraine President Viktor (Continued from page 8) Yanukovich [sic]. In a nutshell, she Tale of a North Country murder alleges that the Ukrainian government sounds of cheap Russian pop music. threw – that is, deliberately lost – a natu- The book recalls the flight of the little More recently, bad pop has been replaced ral gas arbitration dispute in Stockholm Irene and her family from Ukraine, during by endless broadcasts of Soviet patriotic that, as a result, netted Firtash, the plain- the second world war, and their settlement songs, marches, and romances. … tiff in the case, hundreds of millions of in the Scranton, Pa., area, where her “The non-stop musical barrage has a dollars in natural gas belonging to the father, the Rev. Bohdan Izak, resumed his threefold purpose. The constant noise Ukrainian state. An unspecified portion vocation as a priest in the Ukrainian interferes with, and distracts from, seri- of these winnings, the suit alleges, went Catholic Church. ous conversation–and, thus, potential crit- as a kickback either in cash or kind to Author Dave Shampine follows the icism of the regime. It appeals to teary- finance the Yanukovich [sic] govern- story from the events leading to her mur- eyed war veterans and babushkas, who ment’s political and financial dealings. der and explores the circumstantial evi- are rapidly becoming the only Ukrainian “Firtash’s press service in Kiev [sic], dence that had two New York State Police constituency with any degree of enthusi- quoted by the Kyiv Post, denied the alle- investigators looking at an individual asm for Yanukovych and the gations: ‘Fully supporting the ruling of within the state police as their prime sus- Regionnaires. And it sends a not too sub- the Stockholm arbitration, Mr. Firtash pect. No one was charged with her mur- liminal message – that the Regionnaires doubts that Ms. Timoshenko has any der, however. are turning back the clock and pushing grounds to challenge this decision in New One of the chapters tells of the efforts Ukraine eastward. …” York’s courts or any other judicial bod- 30 years after the murder by Irene’s niece, ies,’ the press service said. Augustine Papay, a private detective, and “Ukraine’s long natural gas row “The suit is part of an uptick of a trend a newspaper reporter who waken the then rolls onto U.S. shores,” posted by Steve in which the politics of dysfunctional governor of New York, George Pataki, to LeVine on foreignpolicy.com, May 5: governments around the world are play- revive the dormant murder investigation. “For the last half-decade, one of the Details of the investigation are presented, ing out in the courtrooms of Western cap- biggest – and most menacing – tales in but, no arrest was ever made. itals, most prominently those of the energy has involved the shady natural gas Mr. Shampine is a longtime resident of United States and the United Kingdom. “The North Country Murder of Irene business in Ukraine. … Now, the specta- Jefferson County and has been a reporter “It is specifically a retort to Izak – Stained by Her Blood,” by Dave for the Watertown Daily Times since 1971, cle has spilled out into U.S. courts. Yanukovich, who last year hired two Shampine. The History Press, Charleston, with the majority of his career focused on “A week ago, Yulia Timoshenko [sic], ultra-connected and hardball-playing S.C., December 2010. 125pp., ISBN: crime reporting. He has a 12-year-old his- Ukraine’s former prime minister, filed Washington law firms – Akin Gump and 978.1.60949.112.2, $19.99 (softcover) tory column, “Times Gone By,” and is also suit in U.S. federal court in New York Trout Cacheris – to dig up dirt on “The North Country Murder of Irene a contributing writer and copyeditor for the against Dimitry [Dmytro] Firtash, a Timoshenko. …” Izak” is a chronicle of an unsolved murder Bulletin of the Jefferson County Historical on June 10, 1968, of a young Ukrainian Society in Watertown, N.Y. woman. Irene had been driving on Mr. Shampine’s work has been recog- The title echoes a 17th century pane- Interstate 81 in Jefferson County, N.Y., en nized by the New York State Bar CIUS publishes... gyric to Adam Kysil, the Ukrainian lead- route to Canada, when her car was halted Association, the New York Newspaper er and Polish statesman who was the sub- (Continued from page 9) by a New York state trooper. The trooper Publishers Association, the New York ject of Prof. Sysyn’s groundbreaking initially said he stopped her for speeding, State Associated Press Association and the monograph on early modern Ukraine and but he later changed the account of how he Jefferson Community College Alumni Yakovenko); the United States (Paul Poland-Lithuania. met her. About two hours after that meet- Association, which honored him with a Bushkovitch, David Frick, Mark von The price of this special issue of the ing, Ms. Izak’s bludgeoned body was professional achievement award. Hagen, Leonid Heretz, Nancy Shields Journal of Ukrainian Studies is $65 in found in a ditch off the highway on Readers may obtain the book for Kollmann, Prof. Plokhy, Roman Canada and the U.S., $75 elsewhere, Wellesley Island, not far from the interna- $19.99, plus shipping, from St. Vladimir Szporluk, Prof. Wolff); Poland (Teresa including shipping and handling. In addi- tional bridge. The man who halted her car Ukrainian Catholic Church in Scranton, Chynczewska-Hennel, Danuta Poppe and tion, CIUS Press has published an edition on the mainland was the person who Pa., by calling 570-563-2275. (Please do Andrzej Poppe, Zbigniew Wójcik); of “Tentorium Honorum” without the found and reported her murder. not contact the rectory number.) Austria (Andreas Kappeler); England book reviews; it is available in paperback (David Saunders); Israel (Moshe for $39.95 and in hardcover for $69.95 Rosman); and Russia (Tatiana Tairova- (plus GST in Canada and shipping). Yakovleva). Orders may be placed by contacting: A family’s struggles in Ukraine These essays on topics that range from CIUS Press, 430 Pembina Hall, medieval to contemporary East European University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Dmytro, Khrystina and Dmytro realize and Ukrainian history, reflect the breadth Canada T6G 2H8; telephone, 780-492- that this is only the beginning of the hard- and impact of Prof. Sysyn’s scholarship. 2973; fax, 780-492-4967; e-mail, cius@ ships yet to come. “Tentorium Honorum” includes a bio- ualberta.ca; or via its secure online order- The couple faces many different wars, graphical essay about Professor Sysyn ing system at www.ciuspress.com, which Stalin’s regime, famines and other tragic and a select bibliography of his works. provides a detailed table of contents of circumstances. But during all of these cir- Thirty-four reviews of books in the field this and all other CIUS publications. cumstances, they manage to raise children of Ukrainian studies round out the publi- Payment is accepted by check, money and maintain strong family ties. cation. order, VISA or Mastercard. “Wretched Land” describes the troubles that Ukrainian families in the 20th century experienced. gratitude to the UCCA New York branch Ms. Komarnisky is a native Ukrainian under the leadership of Ms. Zajac, stat- who came to Canada 20 years ago. When New York City branch... ing: “I thank Ivanka and her entire board she arrived in Canada, at first she had (Continued from page 4) for revitalizing this branch and for their trouble adjusting easily. Ms. Komarnisky ongoing cooperation and support over trained in veterinary medicine in Ukraine stating, “it was they, who upon losing the last few years.” and began working as a post-graduate themselves in their cause, freedom and After the official remarks, guests researcher at the Veterinary College of justice for all, found the strength and Louisiana State University, until an illness determination to call the first Congress aboard the Jewel had an opportunity to forced her to retire. of Ukrainians in America in 1940.” enjoy the jovial mood of the event while Troubled by what to do during her Regrettably, our founders are no lon- admiring the views of the stunning New newly acquired free time, Ms. Komarnisky ger with us today,” she continued adding York City skyline from the open-air deck began writing stories to improve her that, “thanks to their powerful vision the of the yacht. English, which is how she became a writer. UCCA continues to be guided by their And as the boat pulled into the pier, “Wretched Land,” by Mila Komarnisky. guests were invited to view a 10-minute Alberta, Canada: Savant Books and In June 2010, Ms. Komarnisky received founding mission – to inform the world the Anna Pidruchney Literary Award for of the truth about Ukraine, to maintain slideshow presentation of “The History Publications LLC. 256 pp. ISBN: 978- of the UCCA,” produced by UCCA 0982998779 (softcover). $16.95. New Writers for this novel. The award and support our unique Ukrainian heri- was presented to her by the Ukrainian tage and to represent the interests of the board member Roksolana Stojko Mila Komarnisky, an award-winning Resource and Development Center at Ukrainian American community.” Lozynskyj. Set to music, the slideshow Canadian Ukrainian writer, has written a Grant MacEwan University, Alberta. Ms. Olexy briefly highlighted the included hundreds of photos illustrating novel about a family that struggles to sur- The award was established in 1989 to many accomplishments of the UCCA the UCCA’s long and successful history. vive horrifying events in Ukraine through- celebrate Anna Pidruchney, a Ukrainian throughout the decades and thanked the At the conclusion of the event, all out the 20th century. Canadian whose lifelong commitment was organization’s past presidents – Mykola gathered raised their glasses to toast the This love story revolves around Dmytro to promote the works of young writers. It Murashko, Stepan Shumeyko, Dmytro UCCA’s seven decades of dedicated ser- Verbitsky, a broke aristocrat, and is awarded annually to a writer for a liter- Halychyn, Lev Dobriansky, Ignatius vice to the Ukrainian community and Khrystina, the daughter of a wealthy fami- ary work based on a Ukrainian Canadian Bilinsky, Mr. Lozynskyj and Michael wished the organization “Mnohaya Lita.” ly who does not approve of her marriage. theme. Sawkiw – for their hard work and dedi- The celebratory cruise was the culmina- After Khrystina is shunned by her family This book is available online at www. cation. tion of the year-long celebration of the for refusing to end her relationship with yevshan.com or on Amazon. In closing she extended her heartfelt UCCA’s 70th anniversary. No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24 No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 13 Musicians write song for anniversary of Ukrainian Canadian settlement

LONDON, – Steve Andrusiak, former drum- mer of the group Rushnychok, and accordionist Igor Zhylyak, have composed a song, “Edna Star,” in com- memoration of the 120th anniversary of the settlement of Canada by Ukrainians and the first settlers, Ivan Pylypiw and Wasyl Eleniak. Mr. Andrusiak drew inspiration from his parent’s experience, as he sat alone with his memories in an oth- erwise unoccupied home in Montreal on January 7 – Ukrainian Christmas Day 2011. Only days before he had helped his father move into a seniors’ residence. His mother lives in a long-term care facility. Thinking about the rhythm of life, Mr. Andrusiak was struck not with sadness but with gratitude for the deter- mination they had demonstrated: immigrating, paying dues, raising Steve (no easy task, he comments), and embracing all that is great about Canada. Mr. Andrusiak also reflected on Pylypiw and Eleniak, who are acknowledged to be Canada’s first Ukrainian settlers. Filled with deep appreciation, Mr. Andrusiak began writing the words to a song he titled “Edna Star.” Edna and Star are the communities first settled by the Ukrainians who followed Pylypiw and Eleniak to Alberta. These place names combine to form the name of a woman, who Mr. Andrusiak imagines to be mature, knowing, serene, sweet, even regal – like the landscape that greeted the Ukrainian settlers, like Canada itself. Steve Andrusiak with his nephew Roman Yemetz. Following the Ukrainian Christmas holiday, after returning home to London, Ontario, Mr. Andrusiak The song traces the singer’s progression, first as a patico.ca. The lyrics to “Edna Star” are included below; approached musician-composer and friend, Mr. Zhylyak pioneer, then as an immigrant seeking work and accep- music is availbale upon request. with the idea of “Edna Star.” The two had performed tance, then as an accomplished citizen and finally as an On May 23, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress held a together, playing at local dances, it was Mr. Zhylyak appreciative descendant. commemorative event at the Ukrainian Cultural who then wrote the music to Mr. Andrusiak’s lyrics – Mr. Andrusiak stated in his release, “In a year when Heritage Village, outside of Edmonton, as part of the “music that is memorable, yet simple.” The two wrote our hearts, prayers and support go out to so many other opening ceremonies of the 120th anniversary of “Edna Star” to be performed at concerts, around camp- nations enduring their own struggles, we pause respect- Ukrainian Canadian settlement. The event celebrated the fires or at dances. fully and briefly to say thank you to our own country for arrival in 1891-1892 of Ukrainian settlers from the vil- its magnificent landscape and its warm embrace.” lage of Nebyliv, in the Halychyna region of Ukraine For more information, readers may contact Mr. (then Austro-Hungary). More information can be found Andrusiak, at 519-657-5882 or steve.andrusiak@sym- on page 1.

Not all went well. Internment - hate. EDNA STAR But time heals wounds - we’ll integrate. Music: Igor Zhylyak With glowing hearts let’s sing our songs. Lyrics: Steve Andrusiak We’ll make new friends and right the wrongs. * * * My friend and I, we’re all alone. O Edna Star, how sweet you are. His wife, my girl – they’re both back home. Our new land’s here, Ukraine’s so far. A fertile land, a brand new start, We left the steppes: U-kra-i-na We’ll work so hard so far apart. To make our home in Canada I pray each night. I love my girl. * * * She’ll follow me to this new world. We paid our debts. We opened doors. We’ll lift the rocks and plant our dreams We sacrificed. We fought in wars. We’ll grow our wheat. Get off our knees. “Mnohi Lita”- Live many years! Let’s nurture joy and banish fears. * * * O Edna Star, how sweet you are. Know who you are and keep God’s faith Our new land’s here, Ukraine’s so far. Embrace new cultures. Share - debate. We left the steppes: U-kra-i-na Twelve decades passed, we bless the years To make our home in Canada Shevchenko’s children- pioneers. * * * * * * There’s lots of wood, the forest’s deep. O Edna Star, how sweet you are. Near Edna Star, we’ll earn our keep. Our home’s here. Ukraine’s so far. Our neighbors’ farms are up the road. They did it all. We stand in awe. They need a hand. We’ll share their load. They came and helped build Canada. Igor Zhylyak

migration from one’s own nest to far (monumental sculpture and murals). UCC launches... lands, possibly never to return again. The Since 1980 he has been a participant in group of cranes symbolizes family as a numerous group exhibits in Ukraine, Making contact (Continued from page 1) foundation of society. Once settled in a Russia, Italy, the United States and new land they strive to desired heights. Canada. He has had three solo exhibitions with which all Canadians can take pride and The national crest of Ukraine – a gold- in Toronto, has organized and participated claim as part of our shared, national history.” en trident, or tryzub, superimposed on a in three symposiums in wood sculpture, The Weekly The logo’s design blue crane, symbolizes the country of ori- and has created several monuments, mon- gin. The wings of the cranes ultimately umental signs, park sculptures and memo- Readers/writers who send This anniversary logo consists of three transform into a Maple Leaf – the nation- rial plaques in Ukraine, , parts. The bottom part symbolizes four al symbol of Canada. Canada, France and Great Britain, earning information to The Ukrainian waves of immigration to Canada. These numerous awards and grants. Weekly are kindly asked to About the artist are the waves of the ocean to be overcome, Mr. Lesiuk is a member of the include a daytime phone num- the waves of people that brought new Mr. Lesiuk was born in 1959 in Lviv. National Artists’ Union of Ukraine and ber and a complete mailing hopes and dreams to a new land. He graduated with honors from the Lviv the Sculptors’ Society of Canada. He is In the central part of the logo people National Academy of Applied and president of the Ukrainian Association of address. Please note that a transform into three flying cranes. These Decorative Arts and began working at the Visual Artists of Canada and vice-presi- daytime phone number is powerful, intelligent and enduring birds sculpture department of the Ivan Trush dent of the Ukrainian Canadian Art essential in order for editors appear often in Ukrainian music and folk- College of Applied Arts. Foundation. His artwork is in private and to contact correspondents lore and are known in Canada as well. He has resided and worked as an artist public collections in Ukraine, Poland, “Zhuravli,” as they are called in in Canada since 1992. He works in studio Germany, Italy, the United States and regarding clarifications. Ukrainian, are a long-standing symbol of (compositions and portraits) and on-site Canada. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24 No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 15 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

week. A year later Tverdovsky signed a professional con- same year he was dealt to Nashville where he got his ice tract with Krylya Sovetov, where he played two years time with the of the old IHL. Ukrainians in the KHL before being drafted into the NHL. After five seasons of minor league hockey in North America, Klymentiev returned to the Russian League What do Vitaly Vishnevski, and VITALY VISHNEVSKI having never even played a game in the NHL. In Russia Serhiy Klymentiev all have in common? How about A stalwart on the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim’s blue- he played for six different organizations. Vitali Anikienko, Gennady Razin, Anton But, Egor line, Vishnevsky was best known for his punishing body Best of the Rest Shastin and the Mikhnov brothers, Alexei and Andriy? checks. He helped his Ducks reach the finals Yes, what do the above eight pro hockey players from in the 2002-2003 season, when they eventually lost to a Gennady Razin could never adapt his massive defense- Ukraine all have in common? Devoted readers of these team he would later join in his NHL career, the New man’s frame (6-foot-5, 210 pounds) into the NHL pages should be able to put together an educated guess, Jersey Devils. During the 2004-2005 NHL lockout despite being selected by the in the although we are going back a few years in time. Vishnevsky returned to Russia, playing for Khimik fifth round of the 1997 draft. His KHL club is Traktor Well, Vishnevsky, Tverdovsky and Klymentiev were Voskresensk, a precursor of his move to the KHL in Chelyabinsk. Anton But was not able to translate his all defensemen by position and spent the majority of their 2008. power forward build (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and great pro careers playing in North American rinks. Anikienko, After playing in the Russian Super League for Torpedo speed into a job in the North American pro ranks. The Razin, But, Shastin and the Mikhnov boys were all, Yaroslavl, the native of Kharkiv, Ukraine, was drafted SKA St. Petersburg left winger was picked by the Devils believe it or not, NHL draft picks who never made the big fifth over all by Anaheim in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He in the fifth round of the 1998 draft. Egor Shastin, 28, show. All eight of the above were selected at NHL entry did not emigrate to North America until the 1999-2000 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL, was drafted by drafts by NHL general managers in the years from 1994 season, when he split the year between AHL affiliate in the fourth round of the 2001 draft. Alexei’s to 2005. Cincinnati and their parent club in Anaheim (31 games). brother, Andriy Mikhnov, has seen action for four As of spring, 2011, these eight hockey players, together Seven years as a Mighty Duck came to an end with a Russian pro teams before settling in with the KHL’s with several more, earned their living playing in the trade to Atlanta prior to the 2006-2007 season. Fifty-two Neftekhimik club. A second-round selection by the St. Kontinental Hockey League. Indeed, players from Ukraine games played as a Thrasher was it when Vishnevsky was Louis Blues in 2002, he plays center/left wing and has constitute the seventh highest nationality in the KHL. traded again, this time to Nashville, only to sign with the seen duty on the Ukrainian national team. The youngest KHL primer Devils as a free agent on July 10, 2007. Though he signed of the group is Vitali Anikienko, 24, (6-foot-3, 200 a three-year contract with New Jersey, he lasted only one pounds), a defender on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl’s roster. The Kontinental Hockey League was formed in 2008 season before a buyout and a demotion to the AHL. Born in Kyiv, he has represented Russia in the IIHF from the previous Russian Super League. It is regarded as Vishnevsky cleared waivers and signed with World Junior Championships and was 70th pick over all the best quality professional hockey league in all of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the newly formed KHL in August by in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Europe. The league champion is awarded the Gagarin 2008. This season he skated for SKA St. Petersburg. Cup, named in honor of Russia’s first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. Sixteen of the 23 teams qualify for the playoffs SERHIY VARLAMOV which begin in late February. Twenty of the teams are Boychuk: AHL’s top prospect based in Russia while three more are located in Belarus, Varlamov was one of the first European players who Latvia and Kazakhstan. Alexander Medvedev serves as came to North America to play Canadian junior hockey Zach Boychuk thought he’d be taking a regular shift the KHL’s commissioner. with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western League. and scoring points for the in 2010- A little over 70 percent of the players in the KHL are How talented was this Kyiv native? The 5-foot-10, 203- 2011, instead of being named the American Hockey of Russian origin. Restrictions in maintaining an exclu- pound left winger won the Bobby Clarke Trophy as the League’s top prospect while playing on the Charlotte sively Russian composition of players and teams have WHL’s top scorer in 1998, when he amassed 132 points. Checkers’ top line. This was why the young Ukrainian been eased over the past two years. Russian clubs are still He was also named the Western League’s player of the worked out this past summer with All-Star defensemen prevented from signing more than five foreign players year and won the (all three Mike Green of the and Duncan Keith and are allowed to dress only four in a game. A salary cap major junior leagues) Player of the Year award. of the in western Canada. After his exists in the KHL with a floor of around $6 million and a That phenomenal season earned him a free agent con- workout sessions, including lots of skating, lifting weights ceiling of $20 million. Most of the money goes to big- tract in 1998 with the , where he spent and conditioning exercises, he headed to Raleigh, N.C. for name stars like Jaromir Jagr, Alexei Yashin, Sergei three years in their system until a 2001 trade sent him to Hurricanes training camp. The way it turned out, his arriv- Fedorov, Aleksey Morozov, Maxim Sushinsky and the St. Louis Blues. al was too late. Alexander Radulov. The scoring magic never materialized in the pro ranks, “I should have come earlier,” Boychuk said in an inter- No longer deemed capable and/or affordable by NHL so Varlamov signed with of the Russian view with Chip Alexander of newsobserver.com. “A lot of clubs, seasoned veterans like Tverdovsky, Vishnevski and Super League in 2004. He went on to play with three guys came in about a month before training camp (for Zhitnik have moved over to the KHL to finish the twilight other Russian clubs before joining HC Dynamo Minsk of informal workouts at the Rec Zone). I came in about a years of their pro careers. (Zhitnik last played in 2009-2010.) the Kontinental Hockey League. week before camp with .” For younger players like and Nikolay The 32-year old played with Ukraine’s national hock- “I worked hard at home, for sure. The reasoning was I Zherdev, perhaps a strong showing overseas merits a sec- ey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics. had great ice times and the chance to work with Mike ond look back in the NHL. (In 2010-2011 that worked ALEXEI MIKHNOV Green and Duncan Keith. But it always helps when you wonders for Babchuk, while Zherdev has apparently worn come and show the coaches you’re committed, and you do out his welcome in Philadelphia and may be back in the Perhaps the perfect word to describe Alexei Mikhnov that by coming early. They mentioned it to me, that maybe KHL next year.) is enigma. Drafted by the in the first I should have come a little earlier to camp to get used to Then there is a third category of player who has spent round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 17th over all, he the climate and the guys you’re working against.” most of his time playing overseas, predominantly in didn’t make it to Edmonton until 2004. The first thing the “You could see the young guys who had been in Russia. The KHL was a step up for skaters like Varlamov, club did when he arrived was to buy him a pair of glasses Raleigh for a while. Zac Dalpe and Drayson Bowman both Anikienko, the Mikhnovs, Bayev and a few others. Below when his physical revealed Mikhnov had poor eyesight. had great camps. Bowman lost 15 pounds over the sum- is a capsulized look at some players from Ukraine who His entire NHL career consisted of a mere two games. mer and looked pretty unbelievable,” he noted. are now in the Kontinental Hockey League. Born in Kyiv, Mikhnov, unlike his brother Andriy, plays Carolina’s first-round draft pick, Jeff Skinner, was well internationally for Russia. In 2006, he tested the lack of on his way to earning a roster spot at age 18. Pat Dwyer OLEG TVERDOVSKY an official transfer agreement between the NHL and the earned a slot in the second half of the 2009-2010 season, He was drafted second overall by the then Mighty Russian federation when he gave notice to so he would be returning. Before training camp, the Canes Ducks of Anaheim in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. A strong escape his contract with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and return signed Patrick O’Sullivan, adding him to the mix. puck-carrying defenseman with much confidence, when to Edmonton. Boychuk played some in the preseason before being sent Tverdovsky arrived in Anaheim, Mighty Ducks players This got him nowhere and today he’s in the KHL, back down to Charlotte where he started 2010-2011. had a nickname waiting for him – “Double O” – as in Oleg with Lokomotiv, proving he truly is an enigma. “I guess everyone could see it coming just the way the Orr. (The above is a reference to the best scoring defense- SERHIY KLYMENTIEV games went,” Boychuk said. “I didn’t play totally the way man in NHL history, former Boston Bruin Bobby Orr.) I wanted to play. It was an eye-opener for me that I really He won two Stanley Cups in his lengthy NHL career: Serhiy who? After fond recollections of two highly had to go work and try and impress them through the AHL the first with the (2003) and the sec- drafted and successful Ukrainians (Tverdovsky and and get that opportunity this year.” ond with the Carolina Hurricanes (2006). His last NHL Vishnevski) closing out their careers in the KHL, fol- The 21-year-old Boychuk knew one way to impress the season was with the in 2006-2007. lowed by another duo of Ukes who never came close to team’s management was to not pout about being back Still under contract with the Kings, Tverdovsky relocated tapping their NHL potential yet also ended up in the down in the AHL. A criticism against the 2008 first-round to Russia in the 2007-2008 season to play for Salavat Russian pro circuit, here’s a different type of player. selection last season was his inconsistent performance – a Yulayev Ufa, where he still plays today at age 34. Heck, Klymentiev didn’t even play in the KHL this sea- series of good games mixed with several bad ones, as if his Born and raised in the mining city of Donetsk, he had son. motivation disappeared at certain times. He denied pouting difficulty learning to skate as a 7-year-old due to weak Hoping for a long pro hockey career in North over his situation. ankles. A training regimen of running barefoot on beach America, Klymentiev played juniors for Medicine Hat The focus seemed to be there as the regular season sand and stones helped fix the deficiency and, by the time (WHL) in 1993-1995. The Buffalo Sabres drafted him came to an end. Media following the Hurricanes and he was 15, he was the best skater on his amateur team. He 121st over all in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, and he pro- Checkers observed Boychuk whooping it up and very always played defense and loved to rush the puck up the ceeded to spend three full seasons with their AHL affili- enthused at morning skates and practices. Based on his ice, skating around slower opponents, scoring lots of ate in Rochester. scoring totals in the AHL, at least, the energy from practice goals. At 15, young Tverdovsky was recruited by a Opting for a change of scenery in hope of a better carried over into games. In the recently completed 2010- Moscow junior team, where he made lots of progress on opportunity, Klymentiev signed with Philadelphia in his game, practicing eight hours a day, four days per 1998, only to continue playing in the AHL ranks. That (Continued on page 19) No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24 No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 19

Boychuk: AHL’s... Broda Wild COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (Continued from page 16) about Minnesota 2011 season with Charlotte, the young Memorial Day marked at cathedral Ukrainian prospect led the Checkers in The Washington Capitals chose not to scoring (65 pts.) and assists (43), while fin- sign their fifth-round pick in the 2008 NHL ishing fifth in goals (22), despite missing Entry Draft to a contract, making him eligi- some 20 games due to time spent with the ble for the 2009 draft. Perhaps the Caps’ parent club. He played his way onto the top inside information was accurate as the sec- of a short list of forwards ready for a call-up ond time around Joel Broda was not even selected. The had the to the big club. young Ukrainian referenced in its juniors The potential is there for all to see and scouting reports and saw an opportunity. has been for three years now. The Hockey The only organization to invite Broda to its News anointed Boychuk the top 22-and- development camp, the Wild proceeded to under prospect in the AHL. A great honor, sign him to a three-year entry level con- but it won’t get him a permanent top-nine tract after only one day on the ice. forward spot with Carolina. He scored his After studying Broda’s production in first NHL against the Devils’ Martin junior hockey we have to ask how this Brodeur, the thrill of a lifetime for the could happen. As a 20-year-old member of Airdrie, Alberta, native, who wants to do the ’s Calgary more of the same. However, so do other Hitmen in 2009-2010, Broda led his team in Carolina prospects like Dalpe, Bowman, goals scored with 39, adding 34 assists for Jerome Samson and Chris Terry. 73 points in 66 games. He further led the “I’m down here trying to give every- league in power play goals with 23. Maybe thing I can to this team and make myself a his performance dropped off in the playoffs better player and have more confidence, so during clutch time? Hardly the case, as he that when I do have the opportunity I can led the WHL in post-season goals (13), take advantage of it,” Boychuk told news- spearheading the Hitmen to the WHL title observer.com. “Hopefully they can make and a slot in the prestigious some room for us somehow. Hopefully we (Canada’s juniors championship). can go up and impress.” So the 2009-2010 campaign was not an The Raleigh-Charlotte shuttle accurate indicator of his overall junior career, right? Absolutely not the case once In the February 1 match-up with again, since in 2008-2009, splitting the Boston, Carolina’s Jussi Jokinen got hurt year between Moose Jaw and Calgary, and never returned for the second period of Broda tallied a whooping 53 goals and 87 the eventual 3-2 Hurricanes loss. Boychuk points in 67 games, leading the WHL in Subdeacon Vasyl Dovgan was in his Charlotte apartment packing a goals and finishing as its eighth top scorer. bag and getting ready for another road trip. His scouting report says he is a pure CHICAGO – The faithful of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in The very next day he was unpacking that goal scorer with a hard shot and quick Chicago paid a special tribute this year to those who died for American free- bag in the locker room of the RBC Center. release. He knows how to forecheck, is doms. Bishop Daniel, the ruling hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian It was his third call-up to Carolina from the responsible defensively and can put the Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., led the faithful of the cathedral parish in the AHL’s during the puck in the net. Sunday divine liturgy and the memorial service. Bishop Daniel (right) is seen 2010-2011 season. He must be diminutive in stature, thus above with Archimandrite Pankratij during the service. “I ended up buying a car this year with scaring away pro scouts with the thought that exact reasoning in my head, that his physique would preclude him from there could be a chance that I’d be going playing in the NHL. Well, he’s actually back and forth,” Boychuk laughed in a 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. His major shortcom- Floridians offer salute to veterans conversation with blogger Chris Vitielo ing is actually his speed, but the NHL has (Independent Weekly.com) after a many skaters slow of foot. Andrew January 24 victory over Toronto. Brunette, one of the franchise’s greatest Carolina’s coaching staff showed players, is a perfect example of a plodder much faith in Boychuk in that Toronto who has carved a place for himself with his game, playing the youngster at wing on nose for the net and grittiness. center ’s top forward line. “He’s a big, strong kid, and he really Where did the confidence come from? shoots the puck and goes to the dirty The night before, Boychuk had scored a areas,” said Wild Assistant G.M. Brent hat trick for the Checkers. Flahr, in a conversation with Glen “We were actually on the road this past Andresen of NHL.com. “He has areas to call-up. We were in Wilkes-Barre improve – skating speed and quickness – but he seems to be a kid that really works (Pennsylvania) on a nine-day road trip. So hard on his game.” I’ve got one suit… I had to get a limo taxi For his part, Broda never found out why to Philadelphia, and then I took a plane it didn’t work out for him with here last night. I’m kind of getting used to Washington. He was just happy to get the all the travelling. Always have a bag chance with the Wild. packed, I guess.” “I had some options in Europe, but I A reversible Canes-Checkers jersey was really looking to do an NHL deal,” wouldn’t be a bad idea, either. At Venice Memorial Gardens, Ukrainian American Veterans Post 40 members, said Broda in his chat with wild.nhl.com’s (from left) Commander Ihor Hron, Jerry Zinycz, John Homick, Julian Helbig, Boychuk hopes the day comes soon Glen Andresen. “We started talking to the Roman Rondiak and George Baranowskyj, salute veterans for their sacrifices. when he unpacks his bag for good. There Wild about a deal and I couldn’t be happier are no free days for young prospects try- now that it’s done.” by Jerry Zinycz Memorial Gardens, where a UAV monu- ing to make an NHL squad. While Broda started his professional career ment is being erected. It is a final resting Hurricanes players enjoyed the All-Star with the AHL’s Houston Aeros this past VENICE, FLA. – The meaning of place for six UAV members. Fantasy Draft in Raleigh, Boychuk was fall. He was excited to team up with play- Memorial Day had a personal signifi- On Monday, May 30, as is now its tra- skating against the Adirondack Phantoms ers he got to know during the Wild devel- cance this year to members of Ukrainian dition, UAV Post 40 participated in veter- in Glens Falls, N.Y. While Rookie of the opment camp. American Veterans Post 40 because of ans memorial services in North Port, Fla. Year candidate Jeff Skinner was taking “It’s great getting to know the young the recent demise of their fellow member, The VFW, Am Vets, American Legion, his turn in the Super Skills competition, guys,” he said last summer. “But it’s also Zenon J. Stromeckyj (1932-2011), a Coast Guard Flotilla, Viet Nam Boychuk and his Checkers teammates great for getting to know the staff, the highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps ser- Brotherhood, Marines, Fire and Police were in Hershey, Pa., battling the defend- building and the whole city. I couldn’t be geant and Korean War veteran. Department and city dignitaries pay trib- ing AHL-champion Bears. more impressed with the whole organiza- Members of Post 40 and Marine ute to the veterans. Each unit lays a A solid contributor this year for tion. It seems like a great place to play.” League Corp Detachment 948 jointly bid wreath at the veterans monument, an Charlotte, Boychuk chipped in with seven The defense-minded Minnesota Wild him farewell, providing a full military invocation is said by American Legion points in 23 games with the Hurricanes. organization has always been in need of memorial service with taps, firing rifle chaplain, the colors are raised and low- Not too shabby for the kid who has to look goal scoring. Prospect Joel Broda seems to valleys and presentation of the flag to his ered, and all salute and sing the national down on his chest to remind himself which be a natural fit. Don’t be surprised to see widow, Julia, at “Oseredok”, Ukrainian anthem. team he’s playing for on any given night. him challenging for a forward spot in Cultural Center. The UAV members, in their summer Riding the 300-mile round trip shuttle is a 2012-20 13. After a tough start in Houston On Friday, May 27, Post 40 participat- uniforms and in attendance in significant bit challenging, but not that hard. Both (22G, 5G.2A, 7PTS, 16PIM), Broda flashed ed with Marines and units of the Veterans numbers, were the focal point for the teams battled for playoff spots right down his scoring skills in Bakersfield (ECHL), of Foreign Wars in a “Tribute to the press and TV reporters. The UAV group to the wire in their respective leagues. netting 17 goals and 30 points in 32 games. Veterans” commemoration at the Venice was featured on the ABC evening news. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

on cooperation in plant quarantine issues. UCC on Radio Ukraine International Berezovsky predicts revolution in Ukraine (Ukrinform) NEWSBRIEFS... WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Ukrainian KYIV – Russian oligarch Boris (Continued from page 2) Ukraine urged to join Customs Union Canadian Congress (UCC) on May 30 said Berezovsky, speaking in an interview with it supports the demands issued by the weekly.ua in late May, predicted a new KYIV – If Ukraine wants to have gas being conducted. As previously reported, Ukrainian World Congress to the govern- revolution in Ukraine. Mr. Berezovsky, at a Russian price, the country should the high-profile corruption cases opened ment of Ukraine to stop its suspension of who does not deny that he backed the enter the Customs Union with Russia, in Ukraine mainly concern officials from Ukrainian-language programming abroad. Orange Revolution in the winter of 2004- said Sergei Glazyev, the secretary at the former government, as well as former (See Newsbriefs, June 5). “The Ukrainian 2005, said he has no doubt that Yulia large of the Customs Union, speaking on Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Canadian Congress calls upon the govern- Tymoshenko will become the next presi- June 3 on Channel 5 TV. “We’re speak- (Ukrinform) ment of Ukraine to overturn the decision to dent of Ukraine. In his opinion, the charg- ing about trade and economic relations cancel the Ukrainian-language section of es set forth against Ms. Tymoshenko will Ukraine, Russia OK economic cooperation that are regulated by agreements and Radio Ukraine International and to allow eventually play in her favor, becoming a international law. Under the agreements, KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister it to continue its programming, which is a single point of capitalization on the gas comes to Ukraine without an export Mykola Azarov and Russian Prime very important link to the ongoing cultural Ukrainian authorities’ errors. Noting that duty – Russia had made a discount Minister Vladimir Putin have signed a and political activities in Ukraine,” said totalitarian rulers never surrender power [under the Kharkiv agreements]. But if program of economic cooperation UCC President Paul Grod. The UCC through a free expression of citizens’ will, Ukrainian consumers want to receive gas between Ukraine and the Russian penned a letter to President Viktor Mr. Berezovsky said that the change of at the Russian price, the country should Federation for 2011-2020, it was reported Yanukovych, Prime Minister Mykola power in Ukraine would occur through a enter the single economic space with on June 8. The document was signed fol- Azarov and Verkhovna Rada Chairman revolution. He did not rule out that Ms. Russia. How can it be otherwise? There lowing the eighth meeting of the Volodymyr Lytvyn. (UCC) Tymoshenko could be imprisoned, but Committee on Economic Cooperation of cannot be other rules of price forma- from prison she will be heard even louder, the Ukrainian-Russian Intergovernmental tion,” Mr. Glazyev commented. Radio resumes Ukrainian broadcasts he said. Mr. Berezovsky also said that (Interfax-Ukraine) Russia faces a change of political regime. Commission in Moscow. The two coun- KYIV – The State Committee for tries’ heads of governments also signed a This will affect the entire former Soviet Kyiv to cooperate with Customs Union Television and Radio Broadcasting of space, primarily Ukraine, because its cur- protocol of the eighth meeting of the Ukraine (SCTRB) has suspended the elim- committee. In addition, several joint doc- KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor rent government cannot exist without the Yanukovych has signed a decree appoint- ination of the Ukrainian editorial office of support of Russia’s authoritarian rule, he uments were signed following the the Radio Ukraine International (RUI) Ukrainian-Russian talks. First Vice ing Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn underscored. (Ukrinform) Gryshchenko as the head of a newly cre- after SCTRB chief Yuriy Plaksiuk signed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Yushchenko co-chairs Mystetsky Arsenal ated working group on the development the corresponding decree on May 30. The Ruslan Demchenko and Regional document noted that, despite the decision of Ukraine’s cooperation with the KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor Development Minister of Russia Viktor of the SCTRB board on measures to opti- Basargin signed an action plan to imple- Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan Yanukovych has appointed his predeces- and Russia. According to June 6 news mize the network of broadcasting channels sor, Viktor Yushchenko, and Culture ment a program of interregional and of the National Radio Company of cross-border cooperation between Russia reports, the working group is to prepare Minister Mykhailo Kulyniak as co-chairs Ukraine dated March 31, the leadership of and Ukraine for 2011-2016. Ukraine’s and submit within two months proposals of the council on the development of the the National Radio Company of Ukraine Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food on a strategy for the development of Mystetsky Arsenal National Cultural, Art adopted a “wrong decision on the reorga- Mykola Prysiazhniuk and Russia’s cooperation between the Customs Union and Museum Complex in Kyiv, it was nization of the directorate of foreign Agriculture Minister Elena Skrynnik and Ukraine in the 3+1 format. reported on May 4. The main objectives of broadcasting and a significant reduction in signed an intergovernmental agreement (Ukrinform) the council, according to a presidential foreign broadcasting programs of the decree, are to draw up and submit propos- Ukrainian radio.” As reported last week, als to the Ukrainian president on consoli- the Ukrainian World Congress on behalf of dating the efforts of the artistic community CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS the 20-million-strong Ukrainian diaspora and ensuring the implementation of mea- urged Ukraine’s authorities to cancel the sures aimed at the further development of TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 decision to end Ukrainians broadcasts of the museum as a modern national educa- Radio Ukraine International. (Ukrinform) or e-mail [email protected] tional and cultural center. Mr. Yushchenko Jewish channel begins overseas broadcasts was the initiator of the Mystetsky Arsenal museum complex. The project received its SERVICES PROFESSIONALS KYIV – Jewish News One, a Ukrainian name from the arsenal that was built in the TV channel owned by businessman Vadim Pechersk fortress at the end of the 18th Rabinovich, chairman of the All-Ukrainian century. (Ukrinform) Jewish Congress, has received a license for Ilya Muromets aircraft to be recreated around-the-clock overseas broadcasting via the Astra 4A satellite in the Ukrainian KYIV – The Donetsk region, which is and foreign languages. According to the creating the Ukrainian Technoland interna- publication Telekritika, the channel should tional polytechnic museum, has decided to begin broadcasts in Ukrainian and English recreate a legendary bomber of the World this month. In future, the channel is to War I era, the Ilya Muromets. The world’s broadcast programs in German, French, first passenger plane, the Ilya Muromets Russian, Spanish, Italian and Hebrew. was built in 1913 by the outstanding (Ukrinform) Ukrainian aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), who emigrated to the U.S. in Ukrainian envoy to Pakistan dies 1919. With the outbreak of World War I, KYIV – Ukraine’s ambassador to the four Ilya Muromets planes available in Pakistan, Ihor Pasko, died in a military the Russian Empire at that time were con- hospital of Islamabad, Ukrinform learned verted into bombers. The idea to recreate on June 7 from Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Sikorsky’s plane is Oleksander Tyurin’s; spokesman Oleksander Dykusarov. by 2004, the Donetsk engineer found like- According to Mr. Dykusarov, kidney minded people who supported the idea. infection complications were the main The initiators of the project have made cause of the death of the 55-year-old diplo- great efforts to gather information in coop- eration with the aircraft designer’s son, mat. Mr. Pasko was appointed Ukraine’s because the first planes were not built envoy to Pakistan on February 7, 2007. based on drawings. However, due to the (Ukrinform) financial crisis, the project was frozen. Sea Breeze exercises start in Odesa Now it is supported by the creators of Ukrainian Technoland. Enthusiasts will not KYIV – The Sea Breeze-2011 bilateral only build the airplane, but are also going naval exercises of the armed forces of to repeat its historic flight from St. Ukraine and the U.S. Navy, with invited Petersburg to Kyiv and back. That will representatives of other countries have take place in 2014, exactly 100 years after started in Odesa, the press service of the the Sikorsky’s historic flight. (Ukrinform) Defense Ministry of Ukraine reported on OPPORTUNITIES June 6. The exercises, consisting of four Ukraine up in Global Peace Index phases, include combat firing, amphibious KYIV – Ukraine has improved to 69th landings, embargo operations, survey of on the Global Peace Index annually pro- Earn extra income! the civil vessels and arrest of offender vided by Vision of Humanity. Last year ships. Representatives of 17 countries are The Ukrainian Weekly is looking Ukraine was 97th out of 153 countries participating in Sea Breeze 2011: Algeria, ranked. Belarus last year took 105th place, for advertising sales agents. Azerbaijan, Belgium, Britain, Canada, but this year it dropped to 112th. Georgia, For additional information contact Run your advertisement here, Denmark, Georgia, Kenya, Macedonia, which was 142nd in 2010, has jumped to Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, in The Ukrainian Weekly’s Moldova, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, the 134th. Russia is again found almost at The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. USA, Ukraine, France and Sweden. CLASSIFIEDS section. (Ukrinform) (Continued on page 21) No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 21

establishments and high educational level that might just change if unscrupulous NEWSBRIEFS... of the capital’s residents constitute com- Reports of girl's... media continue to play the religious card. petitive advantages of the city. According (Continued from page 20) to participants in the consortium on the (Continued from page 2) RFE/RL’s Ukraine Service correspon- Strategy for Kyiv Development, these dents Volodymyr Prytula in Crimea and the bottom of the list, finishing in 147th problems are not unique, as Eastern outlets, I demand that our Ukrainian place, while last year it ranked 143rd. The European capitals faced them 10 to 15 Security Service launch an investigation Maryana Drach in Prague contributed least peaceful countries, according to the years ago and have already solved them. to find out the source of this false infor- to this report. Global Peace Index are: Congo, North “Today the task for Kyiv is to analyze mation.” Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. Korea, Afghanistan, Sudan, Iraq and experience of the world’s leading coun- Locals in Crimea’s Sovietskoye dis- Reprinted with the permission of Radio Somalia. The top 10 peace-loving coun- tries, to develop, taking into consideration trict are clearly troubled by the brutal Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 tries are: Iceland, New Zealand, Japan, its own specificity, ways to solve the crime but don’t link it to religion, judg- Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC Denmark, the Czech Republic, Austria, aforementioned problems,” according to a ing by interviews by RFE/RL’s Crimea 20036; www.rferl.org. (See http://www. Finland, Canada, Norway and Slovenia. release from the Kyiv City State correspondent. rferl.org/content/sensational_story_ The GPI, produced by the Institute for Administration. To realize the Strategy for Until now, Islamic radicalism has not wasnt_reports_of_stoning_death_in_ Economics and Peace, is the world’s lead- Kyiv Development, a consortium of both been an issue in Crimean villages. But ukraine_girl_false/24213624.html.) ing measure of global peacefulness. It national and international organizations gauges ongoing domestic and internation- was established. (Ukrinform) al conflict, safety and security in society, and militarization, taking into account 23 Political party liquidated in Ukraine separate indicators. (Ukrinform) KYIV – Kyiv’s District Administrative Kyiv leads by living standards Court on May 26 upheld the appeal of the Ministry of Justice to annul the registra- KYIV – Kyiv leads by the level of liv- tion certificate of the Green Party of ing standards in Ukraine, but it consider- Ukraine dated March 14, 2000. According ably lags behind Eastern European capi- to a former party chairman, Serhii tals, such as Prague and Warsaw, accord- Kurykin, the court made this decision ing to studies coducted within the frame- based on the law on political parties in work of the Strategy for Kyiv Ukraine, which envisions the possibility of Development through 2025. The press ser- canceling a party’s registration in the vice of the Kyiv City State Administration event of its non-participation in national reported in May that respondents elections for 10 years. Mr. Kurykin answered survey questions about the state stressed that the party considers the can- of affairs in such sectors as infrastructure, cellation of its certificate unreasonable on city management, health care, social wel- the basis of this law, because it is impossi- fare and security and ecology. Aging ble to accurately set the point from which transport and engineering networks got a the amount of time should be measured: low rating. According to respondents, 10 years from the adoption of the law local self-government and health care are (2001) or from the date of the closest elec- not well developed. The situation with tion, in which the party could take part. He ecology is a bit better. According to the announced his party’s intention to appeal analysis, the level of atmospheric emis- the court ruling. In February, the Justice sions in Kyiv is the lowest of all compared Ministry revealed that five of the 185 reg- cities. The majority of respondents noted istered parties did not participate in presi- that Kyiv is a relatively safe city. The dential or parliamentary elections during studies also noted that the scientific poten- the past 10 years, and proceeded to take tial, developed network of educational action to eliminate them. (Ukrinform) 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

The Ukrainian Weekly announces a special section Eastern Catholic educators meet Congratulations, Graduates! Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North America receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges and universities, cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement.

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To place an ad congratulating a recent graduate, please send us the following by June 20: Eastern Catholic Educators at their meeting: (from left) Father John Lucas (Chicago); Father Leonard Korchinski (Chicago); Sister Olga Marie Faryna, • your note of congratulations, in Ukrainian or English, OSBM (Parma, Ohio); Dr. Barbara Y. Lutz (Passaic, N.J.); Father Gregory Noga which should be no more than 50 words, including names; (Passaic); Bishop Nicholas Samra (Newton, Mass.); Sister Marion Dobos, OSB • in English, the full name of the graduate, the degree completed or (Pittsburgh); Cindy Corbett (recording secretary); Father Al Forlano (Stamford, diploma received, along with the date it was presented, a list of awards Conn.); Father Elias Rafaj (Pittsburgh). and honors given to the graduate, and the name and location of the school; PITTSBURGH – The Spring meeting interested persons. Known as “Encounter • a photo of the graduate (optional); of Eastern Catholic Educators (ECED) 2012” the three-day sessions will be held • paymeny for the ad; was held in Pittsburgh, at the Byzantine in East and West Coast locations as well • your daytime phone number. Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and as in the Midwest. Methodius. ECED is now in its 40th year of pro- The ad sizes for the greeting are a 1/8 page horizontal for $100 or a 1/4 Participants spent two days studying viding catechetical material for Eastern page ad for $180. several projects to revise student texts Catholics schools and parish study and teachers’ manuals for the seventh groups for all ages. It is, as God With Us and eighth grades; evaluating the need to Publications, the publishing arm of the Please make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly reprint some material; considering pro- Eastern Catholic Bishops of the United and mail along with above information to: motions through advertising and cata- States of America, who form Region XV The Ukrainian Weekly – Congratulations, Graduates! logue sales; updating the website; and of the United States Council of Catholic 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 developing a new product. Bishops. Parsippany, NJ 07054 Additionally, they viewed preliminary The varied Eastern Catholic Churches Attn. Maria Oscislawski printouts of posters and other material involved serve and represent the ever- Or e-mail: [email protected] for “Catechetical Sunday” programs increasing numbers of jurisdictions and throughout the country, and elaborated traditions that have the obligation to For further information, please call 973-292-9800 ext. 3040 on the progress of plans to present a provide for the spiritual growth of the or visit www.ukrweekly.com series of three presentations of informa- faithful who now live in the United tive discussions for catechists and other States. No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 23

The dirty deed has been done. On May 9, and exchange it for patriotism that unites Minister Mykola Azarov, not Security Victory Day... President Yanukovych used veterans of war, all of us. Radicalism, fanaticism and Service of Ukraine Chair Valerii and the red flag, and the Victory Day holi- extreme aggression are like narcotics. For Khoroshkovskyi, not Presidential (Continued from page 6) day in order to cover up his untalented the addict, it’s an exotic satisfaction. But Administration Chair Serhii Lyovochkin, administering. for his family and children, it’s misery, not Minister of Youth, Family, Sports and dignity – which began to strengthen recently In one word, he covered himself with a divorce and impoverishment. Education Dmytro Tabachnyk or Procurator in all corners of Ukraine – with marginal flag. It’s easier to report on the victory of Fourth, we need to begin to publicly dis- General of Viktor Pshonka. They’re the “neo-fascism” in the eyes of Ukrainians and grandfathers and ancestors at Stalingrad cuss a project for the country’s future that consequences, but President Yanukovych is the world, negative all the prior positive ten- rather than his own “exploits” during 15 the people want to see, in details and sketch- the reason. dencies. months of governing. Well done. es. This is the single thing that can become a Recently I observed a new performance. Third, with the May 9 fight in Lviv, pro- Now to say a few words about the theat- uniting force, offer faith in the struggle and The “opposition” is demanding Mr. vided evidence of the alleged “non-Europe- rical curtain. During the talk show, a vote renew faith in values. Azarov’s resignation. Only a political primi- anness of Ukraine” to politicians abroad was held in the studio – can eastern and Fifth, we need to win not the battle, but tive doesn’t understand that President who skeptically view Ukraine’s European western Ukraine unite and build this country the war. Once and for all. In order to win the Yanukovych hopes to transfer his responsi- prospects, or even aggressively hinder together? Almost all the guests in the audi- war for a strong and just European Ukraine, bility onto Prime Minister Azarov, flush him them. On , I observed for two ence responded, “yes.” But television view- we need to politically defeat the true enemy. closer to the parliamentary elections and days how they depicted the Ukrainian ers the entire time saw on their screens the Only fools and provocateurs fight for false then say, “Vote for me, and you’ll see a new “neo-fascists.” I think reports of a similar results of an all-Ukrainian text-messaging goals. Fools, provocateurs or sell-outs fight Yanukovych.” nature were broadcast on other global and poll, in which more than 70 percent of their own – easterners versus westerners and The true opposition won’t play this prim- European networks. Ukrainians allegedly responded “no” to this vice versa, one opposition against the other. itive game of ridiculous radicalism and Fourth, they again tried to discredit question. We can’t unite and live and work It’s not news to anyone that Russia is paintball against secondary figures from the Halychyna in the eyes of eastern Ukraine. for ourselves. trying to strengthen and expand its empire entourage. We need to unite around the idea Obviously it’s Halychyna that is a strong Maybe this ideological background is a at Ukraine’s expense, and not only. It’s of true transformation and systematic and influential defender of Ukraine, the technical mistake, or a fluke? I think not. unlikely that we, Ukrainians, can change the changes in Ukraine and to get rid of this keeper of its spiritual and humanitarian val- It’s obvious that the curtain didn’t close on mentality of Russian politicians. But with- gang to the last of them. ues and inexhaustible source of Ukrainian the May 9 political theater to conclude the out the help of the fifth column in Ukraine, I’d like to believe that we’ll fulfill this identity and language. show, but instead was raised and was only which is the Ukrainophobe government, no task during the next parliamentary elec- In this way, the attempt to replace the real the beginning. one will weaken our independence and tions in October 2012, having mustered Halychna – which always was and will be It’s credible to think that the Lviv prov- national identity. The testimony to that is the the combined effort of more than 300 the driving force in the fight for Ukraine’s ocations of May 9 aren’t the last. This is post-revolution period of 2005-2009. votes in the Verkhovna Rada. But the situ- life – with the fraudulent Halychyna – only the beginning. They will continue the We need to once and for all do away ation has gotten complicated after the pub- depicted as a bastion of terrorism, intoler- “banquet”: a chain reaction was sent with the fifth column in the Ukrainian lication of the government’s edition of the ance and xenophobia – is a strike at the very through local councils on all levels, from government and its hidden hires in the election legislation. heart of Ukraine. both sides. A decisive march is being pre- national-patriot community. If the If the government pushes through this I’m not asserting that there’s a thick, pared with columns of “war veterans” Ukrainian Parliament doesn’t vote for the law, which makes holding honest parlia- leather folder, lying in Mr. Yanukovych’s from the east to Lviv on June 22. Kharkiv agreements, if the president won’t mentary elections impossible, we’re left office on Bankova Street or in his den in Ridiculous arrests are taking place, as well legalize the red flag, if Ukraine won’t give with going down a different political path, Mezhyhiria, where the words “Plan to Split as the questioning of “terrorists” on the up from within, then the imperial ambi- which already demonstrated its effective- the Territory of Ukraine” are engraved in left and right … tions of Russia will never be realized at ness in 2004. We’ve begun systematic gold letters. Obviously, there isn’t that type The brothers are hanging out. They the expense of our nation. work in this direction. of plan in a systemic, formal form. But Mr. absolutely need radicalism to sit deep in And it’s also important for certain pro- Now, to conclude about Victory Day. Yanukovych and his entourage understand the heart of each Ukrainian, taking into fessional “patriots” to stuff themselves On May 9 the Park of Glory in Kyiv, I on an instinctual level that once a spontane- their consciousness participation in a from the trough of the obviously not saw an entirely new and absolutely ous break-up of their government begins at peculiar political civil war. On May 9 they nationalistic oligarchs in Mr. German BMW X5 of a national deputy of the most basic level, they whip out the final lifted the curtain for national enmity and Yanukovych’s closest circle. the Party of Regions, with two flags on the option: splitting the territory of Ukraine into showed that they’re ready to ensure their Sixth and perhaps most important: The windshield – the Party of Regions and the theirs – controlled – and Halychyna. own self-preservation, even at such an single thing that we need to do is remove , as if saying “To our holiday, They will try to begin with federalization unacceptable price. Mr. Yanukovych from power through the boys!” The time has come to put an end to and finish, God forbid, with the Yugoslav What response can society give to the quickest constitutional path. Not Prime their holiday. scenario. Southern and eastern Ukraine in government’s script? this tragic version will become hostage to Firstly, remember the conclusion of the their ideological convictions, related to nos- international organization Freedom talgia for the Soviet past, for the red flag of House that an authoritarian regime of a non-existent country, for the friendship of kleptocracy (rule of thieves) has been “Slavic peoples” and for the language of a established. And not to surrender to the different country. ideological manipulations. Accept ene- It’s these ideological feelings of some mies as your own, and vice versa. Ukrainians that clannish billionaires will Secondly, acting requires not only emo- exploit. Anti-Ukrainian kleptocracy for- tion, but primarily intellect. The time when ever? freedom and independence are defended The arguments over the authorship of with guns is over. Now, for the very same, May 9 looked ridiculous and primitive on we need to fight with the strength of intel- the Shuster program. Obviously, the first lect, strategic thinking and non-participa- shot was fired on April 21, when Mr. tion in provocations and hostile scenarios. Yanukovych’s national deputies voted for I recall that one of my acquaintances the law on the red flag. spoke about how he had a “talented” bull- Maybe someone believes that this law dog, which they kept in the apartment as came by chance, simply a sign of respect for a guard. When thieves broke into the the victory and its symbols. I doubt it. But apartment and the dog began pouncing on even if the naïve remain, read Article 1 of them, they simply shoved a mop in his Law of Ukraine No. 1684, in which former face, which he began to gnaw madly, not President Leonid Kuchma had already paying attention to the criminals, who legalized the symbols of World War II. calmly cleaned out the apartment without No new laws on the red flag were need- interference. ed. Perhaps the national deputies of the The main thing is for some hotheaded Party of Regions, with such voting, went “oppositionists” to not look as “creative” against the will of Mr. Yanukovych and as this dog. decided to undermine him, and he “hero- Third, all Ukrainian patriots ought to ically” didn’t sign the law because he’s such understand that our radical pro-Ukrainian a patriot? convictions and actions today are easily I’d like to meet at least one person who used towards an effective struggle against believes that Regions deputies went against Ukraine. All who are genuine – not con- the will of President Yanukovych during the jecturally fighting for the sovereignty of red flag vote in the Verkhovna Rada. our state and its identity – are required to All the participants of the Lviv events – take into account that the Ukrainian peo- the police, the Security Service of Ukraine ple have different ideological views. We (SBU), the city government, the radical par- are all different. ties – without a doubt fulfilled a scenario A higher demonstration of love for preplanned by the central government ahead Ukraine has to be an understanding for of time. Everyone played their role, which those who have other ideological convic- was planned and rehearsed ahead of time. tions, as well as conducting exhaustive And now again across the country – instead long-term work towards ideological of fighting against the regime with renewed dezombification and reconciliation. strength – a war of monuments, ribbons and We need to abandon destructive, flags is unfolding. aggressive, and ostentatious radicalism 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24 Ukraine’s Mandry to headline Toronto’s Ukrainian Festival

TORONTO – The annual Bloor West Zanko and Salman Salmanov Mamed- Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival will Ohly. be held Friday, September 16, through The group has performed at festivals Sunday, September 18. across Europe and most notably per- The 2011 festival will be especially formed in 2004 during Ukraine’s Orange grand, as it celebrates the 120th anniver- Revolution on Independence Square. sary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada as Mandry will perform at Toronto’s well as its own 15th anniversary. Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, Through the generous sponsorship of September 17, at 9 p.m. on the main the Ukrainian Credit Union, this year’s stage. headline performer from Ukraine will be Located on Bloor Street West between Mandry (www.mandrymusic.com). Runnymede and Jane TTC stations, this Mandry captivates a diverse audience event attracted 514,000 people in 2010 of all age groups with its unique blend of who were eager to experience a new cul- traditional Ukrainian folk music with ture, get in touch with their roots or just modern rhythms, elements of city be part of one of the city’s best annual romance and French ballads with a dash street events. of reggae, blues and rock. For more information about the festi- Founded in 1997, the group is spear- val readers may call Natalya Grod, 416- headed by well-known singer/song writer 410-9956, e-mail info@ukrainianfestival. Serhiy Fomenko and includes Leonid com or log on to www.ukrainianfestival. Bieley, Serhiy Chehodayev, Andriy com.

Basilian Sisters invite the community: ‘Come meet your 100-year-old neighbor’

THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES іs notifying its members that the

ANNUAL MEETING of THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa. – As part of the yearlong centennial celebration of their The Ukrainian Museum arrival to America, the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great are hosting an 222 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003 open house on the grounds of their Motherhouse. (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) The open house, with the invitation to “Come Meet your 100 Year Old Neighbor,” will take place on Saturday, June 18, at 2-5 p.m. at the Sisters’ Motherhouse at Phone: (212) 228-0110 e-mail:[email protected] 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA. www.ukrainianmuseum.org There will be tours of each of the buildings on the sisters’ grounds, includ- ing the building where Betsy Ross lived with her daughter after her retirement. Refreshments will be served. More information about the Basilian Sisters can be found on their website at www. stbasils.com, or by calling the Sisters’ Development Office at 215-379-3998, ext.17. In a historic photo from the 1950s, (from left) are: Sister Veronica Hanych, To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, call 973-292-9800, ext. 3042 Mother Euphrosine Gewetchka, Sister Constance Elik, Mother Zenobia Bezushko and Sister Vera Shabatura at St. Basil’s Home and School on Lindley Avenue in Philadelphia.

TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 7 TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 42 As of June 1, 2011 the secretary’s duties of Branch 42 were as- As of June 1, 2011 the secretary’s duties of Branch 7 were as- sumed by Mr. Yuriy Symczyk, appointed interim branch secretary, sumed by Mr. William J. Slovik. pending branch offi cer elections in spring 2012. We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence regarding membership and insurance to the address listed below: regarding membership and insurance to the address listed below:

Mr. William J. Slovik Mr. Yuriy Symczyk 47 W Blaine St Ukrainian National Association McAdoo, PA 18237 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 800-253-9862 ext.3055 (570) 929-2963 [email protected] 241 242 No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 25 OUT AND ABOUT

June 14 Book presentation, “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian” by June 25-26 Lemko Vatra, Organization for Defense of Lemko Philadelphia Alexander Motyl, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Ellenville, NY Western Ukraine, Ukrainian American Youth Association [email protected] resort, 845-647-7230

June 15 Documentary screening, “Genocide Revealed” by Yurij June 26 Taras Shevchenko monument unveiling, St. John the Montreal Luhovy, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Ukrainian Youth Ottawa Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, Center, 514-725-0812 or www.yluhovy.com 613-723-1673 or www.st-john-baptist-shrine.ca

June 17 Crab feast, Baltimore Ukrainian Festival Committee, June 26 “Historical Train of Ukrainian Pioneers,” from Halifax to Perry Hall, CT Columbus Gardens, 410-967-4981 Ottawa Edmonton, arrives in Ottawa, 613-230-2961 or [email protected] June 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yonkers, NY www.brama.com/yonkersukrainianfest June 27–July 2 Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA 570-708-1992 or www.ukrhomestead.com June 18 Exhibit, “Ancient Ukraine,” Ukrainian Cultural Club of Houston Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, June 30 Free concert, “Ukrainian American Night,” featuring the www.hmns.org or 713-639-4629 East Meadow, NY Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Eisenhower Park, [email protected] June 19 Father’s Day Ukrainian Fest, featuring stage performances Horsham, PA and the U.S. Amateur Soccer Association National Cups, July 2-3 Ivano Kupalo festival, Ukrainian National Federation – Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, 215-362-5331 or www.tryzub.org Hawkestone, ON Toronto Branch, Camp Sokil, www.unftoronto.com

June 19 Father’s Day pig roast, St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox July 2-3 Tennis tournament, Ukrainian Sports Federation of the Carteret, NJ Cathedral, 732-485-7681 or 732-619-3259 Kerhonkson, NY U.S.A. and Canada – East, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, www.soyuzivka.com June 23 General Meeting and Barbeque, Ukrainian Canadian Ottawa Professionals and Businesspersons – Ottawa Branch, home of Bob Seychuk and Ilonka Bogish, 613-228-0990 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions June 25 Parish picnic and festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Woonsocket, RI Church, 508-883-9952 or 508-883-7902 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24 UKELODEON For The Next Generation

Mother’s Day concert features Iskra Dance Ensemble

Christine Syzonenko A view of Iskra’s oldest group performing their new dance “”Hulianochka.” Iskra students surround director Andrij Cybyk as he leads them in a pep talk before the show. WHIPPANY, N.J. – On May 7 Ukrainian American Youth Associa- The Ukrainian American Cultural tion (UAYA) and the Ukrainian Mu- Iskra. Dressed in traditional Pol- performing ensemble, what Mr. Center of New Jersey (UACCNJ) sic Institute led by instructor Lilia tava-region costumes, the dancers Cybyk refers to as “the grown-up held its annual Mother’s Day Kushnir, bandura and piano stu- welcomed the audience by present- face of Iskra.” The Iskra ensemble’s Concert, “An Evening of Ukrainian dents of Oksana Telepko, violin and ing bread and salt. After a short debut performance will be on July Song and Dance,” featuring the voice students of Olya Kosachevich, greeting by Zirka Kovbasniuk, the 2 at the “Nadia Ye!” festival in El- Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and piano students of Ms. Kushnir. program commenced with a variety lenville, N.Y. and Academy. The concert began with “Pryvit,” of dances and songs. Iskra closed For additional information, read- Also performing were the vocal the traditional welcome dance, the program and left the audience ers may e-mail iskrawhippany@ ensembles of the local branch of the performed by the older dancers of wanting more with its “Hopak.” yahoo.com. Founded over 10 years ago, the Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble began as one of the studios of the late Roma Pryma Bohachevsky, re- nowned teacher and choreographer. In 2004 Andrij Cybyk became the artistic director, and today Iskra’s school has approximately 110 stu- dents ranging in age from 4 to 22. Iskra performs mostly during the spring and fall seasons at different festivals and events in the tri-state area, including the St. George Ukrainian Festival in New York, the Yonkers Ukrainian Festival, and the UACCNJ’s Ukrainian Festival. Young voice students of the Ukrainian Music Institute taught by Lilia Kushnir. Recently, Iskra formed a new Anya Kosachevich performs a vocal solo.

3-year-olds get early start in religious education program HILLSIDE, N.J. – The Reli- Although Emilia and Nicholas gious Education Program at Im- were scheduled to begin their very maculate Conception Ukrainian own religious education classes Catholic Church has much to offer starting in September of this year, for children, which is why 3-year- they couldn’t wait. They asked olds Emilia Pelesz and Nicholas to join in many of the events and Shatynski asked to join in some of classes that the older parish chil- the activities that the older parish dren were participating in, such as: children were enjoying. Sunday classes, the St. Nicholas The program is designed to allow Program, “Hahilky” and pysanky children age 3-18 to attend Sunday writing, koliady, and collecting classes so that they can learn about clothes and donations for those in their Catholic faith from an East- need. ern (Ukrainian Catholic) perspec- Age does not seem to matter to tive while also understanding and the children, which as various team respecting the Western (Roman Three-year-olds Emilia Pelesz and Nicholas Shatynski inside Immaculate activities allow them all to partici- Catholic) perspective. Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hillside, N.J. pate and work together. No.24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 27 Houston has new Eagle Scout HOUSTON – Andrew D. Kuchta Catholic scouts. quirements for the rank of Eagle, recently earned the rank of Eagle As a boy scout in Troop 251, Andrew was required to have a Scout – the highest rank in Boy Andrew earned 38 merit badges scoutmaster conference and present Scouts of America. Less than 2 which included the 12 merit himself for an Eagle Scout Board of percent of boys who join Scouting badges required for the rank of Review. The Eagle Scout Board of earn the rank of Eagle. Eagle, earned the Light is Life re- Review was conducted by a repre- Andrew’s journey in scouting be- ligion emblem for Eastern Catholic sentative of Boy Scouts of America gan in the 1st grade as a tiger cub scouts, hiked 225 miles, camped (BSA), Sam Houston Area Council, scout in Pack 1040 and continued 76 nights, provided 89 hours of and adult members of Troop 251. through fifth grade where he earned scouting service, was elected to the Results of the Eagle Board of Re- the Arrow of Light and crossed over Order of the Arrow, participated in view were sent to the BSA national from cub scouts into boy scouts. As a Philmont Trek and performed his office for final review and approval. a cub scout Andrew also earned the Eagle project. Once final approval was given two religion emblems available to Upon completion of the re- by BSA, Troop 251 Scoutmaster James Buechele announced that an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was to be held for Andrew. At the solemn New Ukrainian board game ceremony Andrew was asked if he would accept the responsibil- pits UPA against German forces ity of being an Eagle Scout for the Eagle Scout Andrew Kuchta. by Oksana Zakydalsky remainder of his life. After profess- Andrew, 18, is a senior at West- ing his acceptance, Mr. Buechele TORONTO – As you are making side High School, an altar server presented Andrew with his Eagle plans for the summer, for activities at Protection of the Mother of God badge and kerchief. at camp or to fill leisure hours, it’s Ukrainian Catholic Church and a During the Court of Honor, a good time to learn about a new member of the Ukrainian National Andrew’s journey in scouting from game on a Ukrainian theme: “For Association. He is the son of Eu- tiger to Eagle Scout was reviewed, Freedom!” (“Za Volyu!”) created gene and Irene Kuchta of Houston, by Andrew Wodoslawsky. and recognitions and congratula- and the grandson of the late Ihor “For Freedom!” is a strategy tions received from local, state and and Josephine Kuchta of Hillside, board game for two players, the national leaders including Presi- N.J., and Maria and the late Petro theme of which is the conflict dent Barack Obama were acknowl- Majnich formerly of Willimantic, between the Ukrainian Insurgent edged. Conn. Army (UPA) and the German Weh- rmacht. Each player chooses one side and Mishanyna the aim of each side is to overpower the other. The Germans, using Places to go in the summer tanks and planes, try to encircle Summer is all about vacation and enjoying the warm weather. and destroy the Ukrainian partisans To celebrate the coming of summer vacation, this month’s who, through raids and sabotage, Mishanyna challenge is to find the names of vacation spots or try to stop the German enemy from places to visit over the summer. occupying Ukraine. Andrew Wodoslawsky holds a copy At the beginning of the game, of the board game he created. SOYUZIVKA NARROWSBURG CARNIVAL each player receives a deck of cards WILDWOOD BOBRIVKA with each card allowing specific POOL The idea for the card game “For BEACH UKRAINE operations — to help in attacking Freedom!” was born in 2004 at a CAMPING PLAST CAMP BARBEQUE the opponent or to help to defend Plast camp as a rainy day activ- oneself against attacks. ity for the kids. Encouraged by HUNTER SUM CAMP LAKE Although the events, persons and the positive feedback he received military units that take part in the from the campers, as well as other battles are generic rather than ac- counselors and parents, Mr. Wodo- tual historic ones, there is sufficient slawsky worked on its development, complexity in the possible opera- culminating in the production of a tions to ensure that each time the quality game. Professional illus- game is played, it will yield differ- trations were commissioned, and ent situations that can be resolved the game was printed last year in by several solutions, the choice of Ukraine. which gives the game its strategic The game is recommended for component. Thus, it can be played players age 12 and up. The box again and again, and the results will contains 126 fully illustrated be different each time. One game playing cards, plus an instruction lasts about 30 minutes. manual. The texts printed on the cards, The game “For Freedom!” (“Za which explain its operations, are Volyu!”) is available for purchase written in Ukrainian, as are the in Canada and the United States instructions. However, the game on the website www.paintedfoxpro- website (www.paintedfoxproduc- ductions.com for $30 (Can) plus tions.com) provides a downloadable shipping and handling. It can also English-language explanation of the be bought at the following retailers: rules of the game. On the website, Ukrainian Book Store (Edmonton), there is also a Ukrainian-language Koota Ooma (Toronto), Ukrainian video tutorial explaining how to Bookstore Bukva (Toronto), and the play the game. Yevshan Corp. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 No. 24

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday-Sunday, June 17-19 with ancient icons from the Pecherska Lavra Monastery. For information visit YONKERS, N.Y.: The Yonkers Ukrainian www.hmns.org, or call 713-639-4629 Heritage Festival Committee is celebrating (museum) or 713-306-2874 (UACCH). its 26th year in 2011. The hours for the three-day Father’s Day Weekend Festival Saturday, June 25 216 Foordmore Road 1-845-626-5641 are: June 17, 6-10 p.m.; June 18, 1-10 P.O. Box 529 p.m.; and June 19, 1-7 p.m. The festival is WOONSOCKET, R.I.: St. Michael’s Kerhonkson, NY 12446 [email protected] on the grounds of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Ukrainian Orthodox Church will holds its Catholic Church, 21 Shonnard Place, annual Ukrainian Festival at 11 a.m.-6 Yonkers, NY 10703. Come and enjoy p.m. at 74 Harris Ave., Woonsocket, RI June 12 - June 17 - UNA Seniors July 23, 9:30 pm - Zabava - to be food, beverages, entertainment, rides, 02895. There will be plenty of Ukrainian Week announced games, games of chance for the adults, as food, popular picnic fare and cool refresh- well as arts and crafts booths. Admission ments. Admission is free. For more infor- June 19 - Father’s Day July 24 - July 29 - Heritage Camp is free. For more information visit www. mation call 401-762-3939. session 2 yonkersukrainianfestival.org or call 914- Friday-Sunday, July 1-3 June 26 - Beginning of summer 310-0551. season July 24 - July 30 - Sports Camp LONDON, Ontario: Zustrich 2011 Saturday, June 18 ODUM Reunion will take place at the June 26 - July 2 - Tabir Ptashat session 1 HOUSTON: Join the Ukrainian American Ukraina grounds. Join us to celebrate the session 1 July 24 - August 6 - Dance Camp Cultural Club of Houston (UACCH) for 50th anniversary of camps of the coffee and a brief lecture at 11 a.m. by Ukrainian Democratic Youth Association June 26 - July 7 - Tennis Camp session 1 museum docents on “Ancient Ukraine – (known by its Ukrainian acronym as Golden Treasures and Lost Civilizations,” ODUM). The agenda for the weekend Fourth of July Weekend - July 30, 9:30 pm - Zabava - Luna an exhibit at the Houston Museum of activities includes a dance with the band Zabavas to be announced Natural Science. A guided tour of the Solovey reuniting, a bonfire, concert, golf July 31 - August 6 - Sports Camp exhibit will follow the lecture. The exhibit tournament, assembly and children’s July 3 - July 8 - Tabir Ptashat session 2 covers 6,000 years of history of various activities. Check out the website http:// session 2 cultures that once inhabited the territory of www.odum.org, which links to ODUM August 6, 3 pm - Dance Camp modern-day Ukraine and features artifacts Camp Reunion for more details or call July 3 - July 16 - Dance Workshop Recital of the Trypillian and Scythian eras, along Lisa Petrusha Hawkins, 434-841-2973. July 8 - To be announced 9:30 pm - Zabava - Na Zdorvya August 7 - August 20 - Dance PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service July 15 - July 17 - Camp session 2 Ukrainian Cultural provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian August 13, 9:30 pm - community. Festival To have an event listed in Preview of Events please send information, in English, Miss Soyuzivka - Zabava - written in Preview format, i.e., in a brief paragraph that includes the date, place, type July 17 - July 22 - Heritage Camp Svitanok of event, sponsor, admission, full names of persons and/or organizations involved, and session 1 a phone number to be published for readers who may require additional information. August 20, 3 pm - Dance Camp Items should be no more than 100 words long. July 17 - July 23 - Discovery Camp Recital Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The July 22 - July 24 - Adoption 9:30 pm - Zabava - Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973- Weekend Fata Morgana 644-9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type the text into the body of the e-mail message.