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INSIDE:• Crimean Tatar leader Mustafa Jemilev receives Nansen Medal — page 2. • Artifacts to be moved to renovated facility in Pecherska Lavra — page 10. • Return to the “zone of death”: Perm Camp 36 — page 11.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVI HE No.KRAINIAN 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine UkraineT ranked U16th most corrupt PustovoitenkoW tells officials in Washington among 85 countries around the globe Ukraine is staying the course of reform by Roman Woronowycz “The press will be in error if it uses by Yaro Bihun rate interviews and during a news confer- Kyiv Press Bureau headlines to state that any one country is Special to The Ukrainian Weekly ence on the eve of his departure. the most corrupt in the world according to Mr. Pustovoitenko and his delegation KYIV – Transparency International, an WASHINGTON – The prime minister the data of the index,” said Dr. Johann Graf had an intensive schedule that included international non-government organization of Ukraine, Valerii Pustovoitenko, and an Lemsdorf, a consultant for the develop- meetings with World Bank President James that fights corruption in the international economically oriented government delega- ment of the rating index. D. Wolfensohn, International Monetary business sector, has rated Ukraine the 16th tion visited the nation’s capital on October Among the information that Fund Managing Director Michel most corrupt country in the world, accord- 4-8 for meetings with the international Transparency International utilized were Camdessus and U.S. Energy Secretary Bill ing to the Ukrainian Legal Foundation. financial institutions headquartered here, as Richardson. Meetings with Vice-President Latvia is the 15th most corrupt country, reports by organizations such as the World well as with U.S. officials and business Bank, Gallup International, the World Al Gore, Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Russia rated 10th and Cameroon rated first. leaders. Talbott and officials at the National The foundation, which distributed the Economic Forum and the Harvard Institute The visit coincided with the annual for International Development. Security Council were scheduled for the Transparency International report in meeting here of the International Monetary last day of the visit, October 8. Ukraine, also released the results of an Regardless of how the results are inter- Fund and World Bank, which over the past preted and used in Ukraine, Mr. The delegation also had meetings on opinion poll it commissioned on the views month have agreed to extend Ukraine long- Capitol Hill, at the Overseas Private Poludiunnii of the Ukrainian Legal of Ukraine’s populace on corruption. The term credits and loans of more than $3 bil- Investment Corporation, and with business Foundation does not believe that publica- police, hospitals and universities were lion. and organizational representatives of the tion of the rating will help invigorate the rated among the most corrupt elements of The message Prime Minister Ukrainian American community. Ukrainian society. fight against corruption in Ukraine. “The Pustovoitenko and other key members of On the first day of his visit, Mr. “More than 60 percent of the populace government of Ukraine has not, does not his delegation were announcing publicly Pustovoitenko, accompanied by some believes that Ukraine is doing little or noth- and will not do anything in the battle and, presumably, privately during their members of his delegation and Ukraine’s ing about corruption,” said Mykola against corruption,” said Mr. Poludiunnii. meetings, is that President Leonid Ambassador Yuri Shcherbak, laid a wreath Poludiunnii, director of the foundation’s He said that corruption in Ukraine is not Kuchma’s economic reform program is of blue irises and yellow roses at the monu- Ethics Program, and assistant minister of a problem caused by the poorness of the holding strong, that the situation in Ukraine ment to Taras Shevchenko. justice under Serhii Holovatyi. country or its political elites, but by an is much better than in Russia, and that The key members of the Ukrainian dele- Mr. Holovatyi initiated an anti-corrup- ongoing distribution of the wealth of the Ukraine will honor its financial obligations gation included National Bank of Ukraine tion program in 1997 at the behest of country among the new power structures and commitments to foreign creditors and Chairman Viktor Yuschenko, Finance President Leonid Kuchma that met strong formed after the destruction of the investors. Minister Ihor Mitiukov, Agriculture resistance from government bureaucrats Ukrainian SSR and the Soviet Union. “I would like to stress again,” Prime Minister Borys Supikhanov, Vice Minister and still has not been fully implemented. “This is the way Ukraine is forming its Minister Pustovoitenko said in his October for Foreign Affairs Anton Buteiko, Vice Transparency International, a coalition economic classes,” said Mr. Poludiunnii. 6 appearance at the Center for Strategic and Minister for Foreign Trade Andrii of NGOs whose aim is to develop interna- According to the poll that the Ukrainian International Studies, “that we are ready to Honcharuk, as well as other key officials tional standards and programs in the fight Legal Foundation commissioned from the honor all our obligations to creditors. And I from the Cabinet of Ministers and against corruption, released the report on Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, a would also stress again that Ukraine con- President’s Office and a small group of the level of corruption in 85 countries ducts its policy independently from around the world for 1998. It rated the (Continued on page 15) Russia.” He repeated that message in sepa- (Continued on page 3) countries on a scale of 1 to 10, with a score of 10 indicating a corruption-free environ- ment for doing business, while a score of 1 meant a country heavily influenced by cor- Top diplomat receives farewell from Ukrainian community in New York ruption. The least courrpt country is by Irene Jarosewich Denmark ranked No. 1 on the list and receiving a perfect score of 10. NEW YORK – “Swans are amazing Placing 68th on the list, Ukraine creatures, very beautiful to look at, received a rating of 2.8 and is sandwiched powerful in their bearing” said Walter between Bolivia and Latvia. The only Nazarewicz, president of the Ukrainian European or newly independent states Institute of America, “but most impor- receiving a lower score than Ukraine are tantly, they have another characteristic Latvia with a 2.7 rating, and Russia, which – they are joined for life ... and, when placed 76th with a score of 2.4. Most of the threatened, fight to the death to protect countries below Ukraine are found in either one another.” This kind of love and the Far East, Africa or South and Central loyalty, he continued, bind the diaspora America. and Ukraine. As a symbol of this unity, Canada placed sixth while the United and on behalf of the institute, Mr. States, considered a bit more corrupt Nazarewicz presented Hennadii and according to the rating, placed 18th from Dina Udovenko with a farewell gift of the top. two lovely Steuben glass swans. “We expect that the publication of the As he thanked the assembled guests index will provoke governments to battle who came to honor Mr. Udovenko, Mr. [corruption] in their countries,” explained Nazarewicz noted that the departing Peter Aigen, the director of Transparency diplomat “is a man, I believe, who has International, according to a Ukrainian done more for Ukraine, outside of Legal Foundation press release. Ukraine, than anyone I know ... and In the press release, Transparency has filled us with pride.” International, which was founded in 1993 At a reception in the institute’s Irene Jarosewich and is headquartered in Berlin, warns that newly renovated rooms on the second Ukrainian Institute of America President Walter Nazarewicz (left) with the index is not all-encompassing because floor, against the backdrop of an exhib- for some countries too little information Ukraine’s former minister of foreign affairs and former president of the exists to rate them and should be interpret- (Continued on page 15) United Nations General Assembly, Hennadii Udovenko. ed with care. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

FOR THE RECORD NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Yelchenko speaks on Universal Declaration of Human Rights Tkachenko pledges support to Yugoslavia Democratic Party and the Greens parlia- The Universal Declaration of Human rights is, undoubtedly, one of the major mentary caucuses. Ukrainian Prime Rights was adopted by the General achievements of the United Nations. It rep- KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko, who is cur- Assembly of the United Nations on resents not only a compilation of norms Oleksander Tkachenko told the Yugoslav rently in Washington, has said his govern- December 10, 1998. Throughout the and procedures which can be invoked by ambassador to Ukraine on October 7 that ment sides with Russia in opposing the use world, as well as at the United Nations the affected individuals, both within states Ukraine will give Yugoslavia “material of force in Yugoslavia, DPA reported on headquarters in New York, U.N. represen- and internationally, but also an important and moral support” in the Kosovo crisis, October 7. (RFE/RL Newsline) tational offices, along with national gov- point of reference for representatives of Interfax reported. “If the Yugoslav govern- ernments and non-governmental organiza- various governmental and private sectors in ment appeals to us with such a request, we Workers support Russian protesters tions have been commemorating the 50th their efforts to achieve political and social will offer help, despite our difficulties,” anniversary of the declaration. changes. Mr. Tkachenko said. He added that KYIV – Thousands of Ukrainian work- The declaration, which states at the very It is not surprising that, practically Ukrainians oppose the use of military ers and hard-liners demonstrated on beginning that “all human beings are born immediately after the establishment of the force in Yugoslavia, irrespective of any October 7 to show support for protests in neighboring Russia and to demand the res- free and equal in dignity and rights,” United Nations, the issue of defining uni- decisions by NATO or the United Nations ignation of President Leonid Kuchma, the became accepted as an international stan- versal standards of treatment of individuals Security Council. He added that the recent Associated Press reported. The largest dard by which to judge the performance of received the priority attention of the statement by a Foreign Affairs Ministry General Assembly. demonstrations were in Kyiv (1,000 peo- governments and peoples. Throughout the official does not reflect the ministry’s The Commission on Human Rights, set ple), Donetsk (6,000) and Kharkiv (1,000). many decades of their struggle, dissidents stance. Andriy Veselovskyi, an official in up by the Economic and Social Council in The Independent Trade Union Federation in Ukraine often turned to the basic tenets the Foreign Affairs Ministry, had told jour- 1946, was entrusted with the task of sent a letter to Russian President Boris outlined in the declaration to protest the nalists on October 6 that Ukraine “will preparing a draft bill on human rights con- Yeltsin and Russian labor activists saying Soviet governments human rights viola- unconditionally support” a possible deci- sisting of two documents: a declaration of that Ukrainians have been hit hard by the tions. sion of the U.N. Security Council on the The Ukrainian government, along with general principles and standards, and a con- Russian economic crisis and can under- use of force against Yugoslavia, but he the U.N. regional representation in vention on specific rights and their imple- stand the demands of the Russian protest- stressed that Ukraine is interested in a Ukraine, organized a conference in Yalta mentation. It was in the context of the ers. Meanwhile, at a meeting with Justice peaceful resolution of the Kosovo crisis. on September 2-4 to commemorate the debates in the preparation of this bill of Ministry officials on October 7, President The same day, the Verkhovna Rada adopt- 50th anniversary of the declaration. The rights that the Universal Declaration of Kuchma said Ukraine will overcome the ed a resolution calling for the issue of conference was attended by representatives Human Rights was finally adopted by a current crisis. He accused various political Kosovo autonomy to be settled “in a from 27 countries of Central and Eastern resolution of the General Assembly on groups of exploiting the country’s difficul- peaceful, civilized way, while maintaining Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. December 10, 1948, an act that has had a ties and called upon them “to sit down at profound impact on the human history. the territorial integrity of the [Yugoslav] On September 15 in New York, the negotiating table” with the executive, The essential link between the Universal state.” ITAR-TASS reported that Rukh Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Interfax reported. (RFE/RL Newsline) Nations, Volodymyr Yelchenko, addressed a Declaration and the U.N. Charter is clearly deputies did not participate in the vote on United Nations Department of Public defined in the former’s preamble which, the resolution, nor did part of the National (Continued on page 12) Information/non-governmental organiza- after recalling the pledge of member-states tions conference held on the topic “The to achieve, in cooperation with the organi- 50th Anniversary of the Universal zation, universal respect for and obser- Declaration of Human Rights: From Words vance of human rights and fundamental to Deeds.” The text of Ambassador freedoms, declares, that “a common under- Crimean Tatar leader Jemilev receives Yelchenko’s remarks on the issue “The standing of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realiza- Impact of Globilization on Human Rights” tion of this pledge.” Nansen Medal for assisting refugees follows. UNHCR Office of Public Information Proclaiming the inherent freedom and equality of every human being on this plan- GENEVA – A Crimean Tatar activist, I am proud to be here, and I wish to et, the Universal Declaration protects the Mustafa Jemilev, received the 1998 express my sincere gratitude to the organiz- basic elements of a meaningful human ers of this important conference convened Nansen Medal today in recognition of existence. The rights to life, food, shelter, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his outstanding efforts to help Crimean access to medical care, freedom from tor- the United Nations Universal Declaration Tatars reintegrate in their native ture or arbitrary imprisonment are found of Human Rights. As we see, the key word Ukraine. there along with the rights to education, in this international document is “univer- United Nations High Commissioner freedom of religious belief, information, sal,” which requires that we expand the for Refugees Sadako Ogata presented the expression, association and peaceful medal to Mr. Jemilev, 55, at a ceremony right for human dignity to all members of assembly and the right to take part in the the global family. here at the Palais des Nations. Mr. cultural life of the community. Jemilev, she said, was chosen “for his Exceptions to this principle undermine The road passed over the past 50 years to commitment to the right of return of the the dignity of all. History reminds us that broaden and strengthen the protection and Crimean Tatar people.” The Nansen human rights are integral elements in the promotion of the basic rights of the individ- promotion of peace and security, sustain- ual is there for all to see. The credit goes Medal is awarded for exceptional service able economic development and social above all to the Universal Declaration itself, to the cause of refugees. equality. Without genuine respect for for its ethical, political and educational Mr. Jemilev was born in 1943 in human rights, we cannot move forward as value has been of enormous importance. It Crimea. In May 1944, when he was less a global community. We should always has also been the source of inspiration and than a year old, Stalin’s troops rounded remember that the Universal Declaration of the foundation for the impressive standard- up the entire Tatar population – around Human Rights reaffirmed without dissent setting work done by the United Nations to 200,000 people – and based on unfound- Roman Woronowycz that “all human rights are universal, indi- uphold the protection of the human being (Continued on page 18) Mustafa Jemilev visible, inter-dependent and inter-related.” and his or her rights and dignity. 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Sadly, it remains a world in which tor- the status and rights of the individual. ture is still practiced, in which more than a The Ukrainian Weekly, October 11, 1998, No. 41, Vol. LXVI Establishing the system of international Copyright © 1998 The Ukrainian Weekly legal instruments in the field of human (Continued on page 16) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 3 TV broadcaster and polling organization help Ukraine’s citizens learn about themselves

by Yaro Bihun providing high quality news and informa- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly tion as well as entertainment programs to the public. WASHINGTON – Ukrainians are learn- When Mr. Kucheriv started the ing more about themselves and what inter- Democratic Initiatives Foundation in 1992, ests and ails their countrymen with the there was no independent, non-govern- help of two private enterprises: a television mental opinion polling being done in broadcasting company, Studio 1+1, and a Ukraine. Since then, the foundation has leading polling organization, the conducted important polls in Ukraine’s Democratic Initiatives Foundation. two parliamentary elections and one presi- The directors of both enterprises – dential election as well as on numerous Oleksander Rodniansky, general director other important issues. In effect, as Dr. of Studio 1+1, and Ilko Kucheriv, founda- Diuk put it, Mr. Kucheriv’s organization tion director – spoke about their work dur- has been researching and analyzing “what ing a roundtable discussion on September the Ukrainian population really thinks” 21 here at the Ukrainian Embassy, spon- and by doing so, “keeping the government sored by The Washington Group in coop- honest.” eration with the Kennan Institute. Mr. Rodniansky recalled that when As moderator Nadia Diuk of the Studio 1+1 got started three years ago as a National Endowment for Democracy U.S.-Ukrainian joint venture, it had a described him, Mr. Rodniansky, has been handful of people and hardly any audience. “on the cutting edge” of efforts to make Today it employs 550 people and has more the media in Ukraine “truly independent,” Yaro Bihun with full freedom of expression and by (Continued on page 18) Oleksander Rodniansky Ilko Kucheriv

During his October 8 news conference, monetary dependence, which now “is Prime Minister Pustovoitenko’s luncheon Pustovoitenko tells officials... Prime Minister Pustovoitenko indicated that undergoing serious revision.” The “irra- discussion with Ukrainian American busi- (Continued from page 1) the current $2.2 billion in IMF Extended tionality” of Ukraine’s trade policy will be ness and community leaders focused Verkhovna Rada national deputies. Fund Facility credits and $910 million in “greatly minimized” by the end of this year, Ukraine’s economic development, its rela- At the outset of his visit, Mr. World Bank loans are sufficient to sustain he said. tionship with Russia and the United States, Asked how Ukraine is reacting to the Pustovoitenko said the goal of his meetings Ukraine’s reform programs and economic as well as on the efforts of those present in worldwide problems caused by the uncon- with senior officials of the IMF and World well-being. assisting Ukraine. Commenting on talks with the IMF and trolled flow of short-term capital, Mr. Bank was to establish a personal relation- The luncheon was moderated by U.S. World Bank, Yuschenko said in an inter- Yuschenko said that it does create a budget- ship with them and maintain credit Claims Court Judge Bohdan Futey, who view that “there were no serious problems” ary problem. But, unlike Russia, which used resources with those institutions. exchanged toasts with Mr. Pustovoitenko noted about Ukraine’s adherence to the these credits to prop up the rubel, he added, He also stressed that, in combating the for a successful visit and for Ukraine’s well- IMF’s EFF agreement and that its perform- Ukraine used this short-term capital to current international financial crisis, being. Mr. Pustovoitenko was accompanied ance with respect to World Bank conditions maintain the National Bank’s reserves, to the luncheon by Agriculture Minister Ukraine will not follow the Russian exam- was well received. which then were used to service the outflow ple, which “undermined its reputation with Supikhanov, Vice Minister Buteiko, He said that Ukraine today has the of this capital. Ambassador Shcherbak and a few members the international financial organizations.” chance to maintain a sound and stable cur- “This lessened by a factor of three the The deteriorating economic situation in of the prime minister’s staff. rency. The recent devaluation of the hryvnia effect of capital flight on Ukraine as com- The Ukrainian American contingent Russia affects Ukraine and is a matter of “was an adequate reaction to developments pared to Russia,” he said. concern to its leadership, Mr. Pustovoitenko included George Chopivsky, who is in Russia,” he said, adding that further Following his meeting with Energy involved in private agricultural develop- said. He noted that Russia remains adjustments “are unnecessary.” Secretary Richardson, Mr. Pustovoitenko ment in the Poltava and other oblasts; Ukraine’s largest trading partner, but that Mr. Yuschenko noted that, in general, said Mr. Richardson expressed a desire to Wolodymyr Bazarko, a Cleveland attorney Russia’s imports of Ukrainian goods have Ukraine’s friends and creditors recognize “a visit Ukraine, and Chornobyl, probably in with dealings in Ukraine; Nadia K. dropped over the past year. In his talks with meaningful difference between the develop- mid-November. McConnell, president of the U.S.-Ukraine U.S. officials he said he sought to expand ments and problems in Russia” and in Asked about the status of plans to close Foundation, which conducts various U.S. market access for Ukrainian exports. Ukraine. the Chornobyl nuclear station by the year exchange and development projects with Aside from government-guaranteed “All in all,” Mr. Yuschenko said, 2000, he said that the G-7 countries, unfor- Ukraine; Ihor Kotlarchuk, a Justice investments, he said, Ukraine would also “Ukraine now has a unique opportunity to tunately, have not lived up to their promises Department attorney who has helped in the like to see more direct private investment in separate itself from Russian problems, from about funding the closure of the crippled development of U.S.-Ukrainian relation- Ukraine’s many developing private indus- the old stereotypes of dominance and sub- plant and the completion of two other ships in that area; Orest Deychakiwsky, tries. servience or dependence on the situation in nuclear power plants to compensate for the president of The Washington Group, an “Unfortunately, the current financial cri- Russia and its economic policy.” resulting energy loss at Chornobyl. Ukraine association of Ukrainian American profes- sis encompasses the entire world, practically Ukraine today understands things more has asked the European Bank for sionals; Roman Goy, president-elect of the speaking, and it will not be easy to resolve clearly, he said, including its traditional Reconstruction and Development and the crisis,” he said. trade dependence on Russia, with its related Russia to help finish the two plants, he said. (Continued on page 14)

Yaro Bihun In the photo on the left, Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko (second from right) is engaged in a discussion by Verkhovna Rada Deputies Ivan Zayets and Oles Hudyma (fourth and third from right, respectively) as Ambassador Yuri Shcherbak (right) and others listen in. Above, The Ukrainian delegation’s work continues during an Embassy reception as National Bank of Ukraine Chairman Viktor Yuschenko (right) makes a point with Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

Newark-basedby Roma Hadzewycz Selfreliance opens credit union branch in Parsippany, N.J. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian presence in Morris County has been strengthened with the opening on Sunday, September 27, of the Parsippany branch of the Newark-based Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union. The branch is located on the ground floor of the Ukrainian National Association’s Corporate Headquarters at 2200 Route 10 (westbound). Joseph Trush, chairman of the board of directors, and Ihor Laszok, president and chief executive officer, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the branch office, as other board members looked on. The blessing was conducted by the Rev. Uriy Markewych of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whippany, N.J., and the Rev. Oleh Hucul of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Maplewood, N.J. In brief remarks, Mr. Trush underlined that “although a credit union’s first responsibility is to its members, we do not forget about our community – that is the foundation of our activity.” Roma Hadzewycz In turn, Mr. Laszok added that the cred- Joseph Trush (fourth from left), chairman of the board of directors, and Ihor Laszok (third from right), president and it union’s decisions “are always based on CEO, of Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union cut the ribbon to open the credit union’s Parsippany how they will impact on the community.” branch, as members of the board (from left) Daria Twardowsky-Vincent, Michael Dziman, Andrew Herchak, Orest Ciapka He explained that Selfreliance Newark and Michael Szpyhulsky, look on. had decided to open a branch in Morris County, where about 30 percent of its minutes from Parsippany, Mr. Koziupa Makarenko of the SUM Credit Union in U.S.A. and Canada, as well as Morris members live, as far back as three years explained that he personally has always Yonkers, N.Y.; and Roman Stelmach of County community representatives from ago and then commenced a search for an derived satisfaction from his community Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit such diverse organizations as the appropriate facility. That search did not work, therefore, he is proud to be associ- Union based in Philadelphia. Ukrainian Congress Committee of bear fruit. However, when the Ukrainian ated with an organization that has donated Jaroslaw Fedun, chairman of the Self America, Ukrainian American Youth National Association moved to approximately $300,000 to the communi- Reliance New Jersey Federal Credit Union, Association (SUM) and Plast Ukrainian Parsippany, the credit union saw the UNA ty in the past five years. which has a branch in Whippany just down Youth Organization. A special guest of Corporate Headquarters as a most promis- Greetings to the new branch of the road from the UNA headquarters, honor was Orest Lysynecky, a founding ing site for its branch, he added. Selfreliance UA Federal Credit Union extended a neighborly welcome to the new member in 1959 of Selfreliance Newark. Formerly known as Selfreliance were extended by Lew Futala, vice-presi- branch. “Three years ago we opened our Once the formalities and greetings were (Newark, N.J.) Federal Credit Union, the dent of the Ukrainian National Credit branch, so we are your neighbors,” he over, all guests were invited to partake of a credit union earlier this year replaced the Union Association; Stefan Kaczaraj of the noted. Referring to the fact that there delicious buffet and to take a look at the Newark designation with the words Self Reliance New York Federal Credit inevitably will be some rivalry between the credit union’s new offices. All guests “Ukrainian American” to denote its Union, who also is treasurer of the two credit unions now located in Morris received gifts as a token of appreciation upcoming expansion. Ukrainian National Association; Valentine County, he said, “competition makes us from Selfreliance UA Federal Credit Tapped to manage the branch is Mr. Olynyk, the recently elected CEO of the strong if it is honest and positive.” Union. Koziupa, who has worked for Selfreliance Ukrainian Orthodox Federal Credit Union Also present at the opening cere- The Parsippany branch of Selfreliance Newark for seven years, most recently in based in New York City, who attended the monies were leaders of the Ukrainian will be open five days a week, Tuesday the position of lending manager. An 11- ceremony along with Bohdan Lesiw, American Coordinating Council and the through Saturday. (For information call year resident of Cedar Knolls, located just South Bound Brook branch manager; Ihor Ukrainian Sports Federation of the 973-451-0200.) APPEAL: Help the CCAU Chicago UCCA sponsors enlighten Ukraine’s children annual Ukrainian Festival The Christmas holiday season – a time when we will be sending each other greetings and gifts – is approaching. Many of us will be thinking about the place of our birth, the homeland of our ancestors, our Ukraine. Is independent Ukraine pro- gressing the way we have envisioned. And, if not, how can we help? For the fifth year, the Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine – U.S.A. (CCAU) is sponsoring trips for children from the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine to celebrate Christmas and Easter in Halychyna. The objective of these trips is to instill national pride and provide an opportunity for these children to reacquaint themselves with Ukrainian traditions not practiced in the southern and eastern regions of the country. The CCAU’s request to you, the Ukrainian family, is to take an active part in this endeavor of raising the consciousness of a new generation. Therefore, instead of mailing Christmas cards and buying expensive presents, consider donating these funds to support this unique cause. All those contributing by November 20 will be included in one general season’s greeting in Svoboda. Please make your checks payable to Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine and send them to: CCAU Children’s Holiday Fund, 16 Manger Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. All donations are tax-deductible. For the CCAU Executive Committee: Wolodymyr Wolowodiuk, president; Rostislav Milanytch, vice-president for fund-raising; Bohdan Hajduczok, treasurer. CHICAGO – More than 6,000 people attended the annual Ukrainian Festival in the Windy City sponsored on September 12-13 in Smith Park by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Artistic performances, Ukrainian arts, crafts and food were featured. A number of political candidates had an opportunity to appear THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY before the crowd. Attorney General Jim Ryan commended Ukrainian community Visit our archive on the Internet at: members for promoting and preserving their rich heritage and culture. Seen above (from left) are: Alderman Jesse Granato; Attorney General Ryan; Orest Baranyk, http://www.ukrweekly.com/ chairman of Ukrainian Festival ‘98; and Ludmyla Protasova, acting consul-general of Ukraine in Chicago. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM A new “tradition” at Soyuzivka: golf

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Another new “tradition” began at Soyuzivka during the week prior to Labor Day weekend, as a group of young Ukrainian professionals from near (Kerhonkson) and far (London, England) held a golf tournament. All the participants had a wonderful time and agreed to make this an annual event. Enjoying the beautiful weather for which the Soyuzivka area is noted, a band of cheerful men age 10 and above set out to have some fun. The 16 of them got together one evening, chose partners at random, selected their fields of play and set off to delight in one of their favorite pastimes. The teams played the following courses: Nevele, Rondout Country Club, Apple Green and the newly refurbished Hudson Valley Resort (formerly the Granit). At the end of an enjoyable week, the participants gathered in Soyuzivka’s Trembita Lounge for an awards luncheon catered by the Q-Café. All participants were honored for their various accomplishments including: • low team ball – Ihor Zwarycz and Bohdan Puzyk; • low team net – Alexander Puzyk (age 10) and Andrij Kyzyk from London; • longest drive (315 yards) – Taras “Tiger” Jaworsky; • closest to the hole (9 feet) – Roman Hawryluk. The second annual Soyuzivka golf tour- nament will be held at the same time of year in 1999. All are invited to participate.

Young UNA’ers

Lauren and Kimberly Magnowski, daughters of Lisa and Nicholas Magnowski, are new members of UNA Branch 88 in New York. The girls were enrolled by their grandparents Maria and Victor Magnowski of Accord, N.Y.

Mission Statement The Ukrainian National Association exists: I to promote the principles of fraternalism; I to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian heritage and culture; and I to provide quality financial services and products to its members. Rocco Guerriero Jr., son of Rocco and Linda Guerriero and grandson of Olga As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Association reinvests its earnings and Nicholas Kravitz, is a new member for the benefit of its members and the Ukrainian community. of UNA Branch 267 in Westbury, N.Y. He was enrolled by his mother. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

The Weekly Questionnaire THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Dear Readers: Our 65th anniversary: a postscript On the occasion of its 65th anniversary, The Ukrainian Weekly is interested in your reactions to the news and features carried in The Weekly, and the amount of Last week we celebrated our 65th anniversary by publishing a 24-page issue coverage devoted to them. We ask you to fill out the questionnaire below and return that contained a variety of news and features, plus two pages devoted to our own it by November 15. newspaper. On those two pages we took a look at the beginnings of The Ukrainian The questionnaire is designed to evaluate our performance so that we may better Weekly, i.e., its premiere issue; explained in an editorial what our mission was and serve you. continues to be; acknowledged former and current editorial staff members; and announced our gift to the community at large: a special collection of materials I. Listed below are categories of news and features regularly carried by The dedicated to the Great Famine of 1932-1933 that now appears on our official web- Ukrainian Weekly. Please indicate next to each category how much coverage you site. As well, we published a questionnaire in order for our readers to tell us what would like to see devoted to it (much more, more, same, less, or much less) by plac- they think about the paper and to help us evaluate our performance. ing an X in the appropriate space. What was missing from this mix of materials was an acknowledgment, or more precisely, an appreciation of our supporters. MUCH MORE SAME LESS MUCH Throughout its 65-year history, The Ukrainian Weekly has been the beneficiary MORE LESS of contributions and support given by countless individuals, as well as many arts/culture organizations and institutions. Among the persons/entities that deserve our thanks books are the following. • Our regular correspondents and free-lancers, whose stories and photographs business enrich our newspaper each and every week. We count on them more than they Church affairs will ever know. columnists • The countless – and quite often nameless – community activists who send in news stories, feature articles, photos, etc., that make up the bulk of our community commentaries coverage. editorials • Our loyal readers and our subscribers, who have stayed with us through sev- For the record (documents) eral price increases and continue to support us, who send us interesting clippings, international relations who give us the benefit of their opinions and keep us grounded. • The Svoboda Press administration and print shop, whose employees provide interviews much-needed support and cooperation – sometimes in very trying circumstances. Kyiv Bureau reports Without them, we’d be a collection of editors and journalists without a publication. letters to the editor • Our colleagues, past and present, at our sister publication, the Ukrainian-lan- local community news guage newspaper Svoboda (which marked its 105th anniversary in September), for their cooperation and understanding through the decades. national news – Canada • Our co-workers at the Ukrainian National Association’s headquarters building national news – U.S. – those we’ve had the good fortune to work with in Jersey City, as well as those in Newsbriefs our new home in Parsippany. Though they may not realize it, they, too, provide us with support in so many indefinable ways. new releases • Our advertisers whose financial investment in our newspaper and, by exten- Notes on People sion, our community facilitates our appearance from week to week. Preview of Events • The UNA General Assembly and UNA conventions for recognizing the scholarship, education importance of The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian National Association, its members, our Ukrainian community in North America and to Ukraine. Their sup- Soyuzivka events port has enabled our newspaper to continue the mission begun in 1933 and to do sports the job it was established to do: to keep our community informed and in touch. Toronto Bureau reports To all of them we hereby deliver our sincere thanks. (The Weekly wouldn’t be The Weekly without you.) Turning the pages... UNA Forum

II. I regularly read the following news or features in The Ukrainian Weekly: October ______Turning the pages back... ______11 ______III. I most enjoyed The Ukrainian Weekly’s features on (list any particular features 1665 As Ukraine descended into the period of ruin after the that you especially enjoyed; please be specific): ______death of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky and the ouster of his ______successor, Ivan Vyhovsky, the country was sundered by two ______major factions (although there were many others). Right- Bank Ukraine, west of the Dnipro River, was largely under the control of Pavlo IV. I least enjoyed the following features published in The Ukrainian Weekly (please Teteria; the Left Bank – under Ivan Briukhovetsky. be specific): ______The two were also split along the lines of support from two antagonists who lusted ______after Ukrainian territory, the Polish Kingdom and Muscovy. Briukhovetsky threw in his lot with the latter. V. Additional comments/suggestions: ______In 1663 Briukhovetsky was elected hetman at the so-called “Chorna Rada” (Black ______Council), with the support of the Zaporozhian Host and the Kozak masses. That year ______he signed the Baturyn Articles, which were purportedly drafted to confirm the Pereiaslav Treaty signed by Khmelnytsky, but actually served to ratify its pro- VI. I am a (please check one): J Muscovite interpretation and added three new conditions, quite invidious to the lower- subscriber (since ______) echelon Kozaks who gave him backing. J J regular reader Briukhovetsky agreed to return escaped serfs to Russian landowners, to abet the occasional reader Muscovite tsar’s monopoly on liquor and tobacco by forbidding Ukrainian merchants J to sell their products in Russia, and to feed the Muscovite garrisons stationed on the VIII. J I am a member of the UNA (Branch ______) territory under his control. I am not a member. It took him another two years to further consolidate his hold on the hetmancy (although he’d had rivals such as Yakiv Somko and Vasyl Zolotarenko murdered right after the VIII. Age:___ Sex:___ City, state of residence:______Chorna Rada), whereupon he traveled to the Muscovite capital to sign yet another treaty. Occupation:______On October 11, 1665, Briukhovetsky affixed his mark to the Moscow Articles, which If student: handed over control of administrative, financial, military affairs of Left-Bank Ukraine to field of study:______the tsar and his governors. All that was retained was nominal recognition of the Kozaks school: ______as a social estate. In exchange he was given the title of boyar (nobleman). Name (optional): ______Muscovite garrisons in Ukraine fastened themselves to cities such as Chernihiv, J Kaniv, Kremenchuk, Kyiv, Nizhen, Oster, Pereiaslav, Poltava and even Kodak in the IX: J I have visited The Weekly’s website. Zaporozhian region, with the tax burden on the population ever heavier. In 1666, after J Comments: ______a “referendum” conducted under the treaty’s provisions, the Ukrainian Orthodox J Church was subordinated to the patriarch of Moscow. I have not visited the website. Dissatisfaction was rife. Two years later, it came to a head, and even Briukhovetsky began to organize a rebellion. Too late. On June 18, 1668, in the village of Budyschi, PLEASE CLIP OUT AND RETURN BY NOVEMBER 15 TO: in the Poltava region, he was killed by an angry Kozak mob. The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Sources: “Briukhovetsky, Ivan,” “Moscow Articles of 1665,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vols. Thank you for your cooperation. 1, 3 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1993). No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Federation and presented to the council for TheThe thingsthings wewe do...do... A call to voters approval. Few had the initiative, the back- bone and the courage to raise their voices to by Orysia Paszczak Tracz to support Pascrell insist on the addition of our own Ukrainian Dear Editor: holocaust victims, and to work on the pres- entation of a more balanced view of the As Tuesday, November 3 – Election tragic events of World War II. Ukrainian Unraveling embroidery Day – nears, voters will be called upon to internees of Aushwitz and Dachau were not make some very important decisions. included in the original count as presented CONCLUSION authenticity. A red-orange-yellow-green combination is completely different in each These choices will have a great impact on in the study, nor was it even an easy task to Ukrainian culture is a living thing, and piece of embroidery, depending upon our future, and the future of our children point out that the names of many of the vic- the folk arts, music, dance, architecture, region, based on local shades and tones of and grandchildren. This is why I whole- tims were Ukrainian. The Deychakiwskys, etc., have inspired many contemporary these basic colors. In Ms. Kolotylo’s album heartedly support Bill Pascrell for re-elec- Czajkowskys, Latyshewskys and others artists. But these artists two are inspired by there is not a word about village or region, tion as our congressman from the 8th would have been lost to history as Russians the folk do not say that what they are creat- not a mention of thread color number, nor Congressional District. and Poles. ing is folk. Their works are original. More type of stitch (some of them, in fact, were Bill Pascrell has been a true friend and One of the foremost to help with this power to these talented people. It is remark- originally nyz and not crosstitch). supporter of the Ukrainian American issue, along with Zenon Onufryk, was able that Ukrainian artists around the world, When Ivanna Zelska published her col- community in north Jersey. He has voted Dr. Vitvitsky himself. It was he who even many generations removed from lection “Ukrainska Vyshyvka: for appropriations aimed at providing offered to help me, as chair of the Ukraine, are still drawn to that “old Naikonechnishi Informatsiyi (Ukrainian financial aid to Ukraine and is a member Education Committee, analyze the pre- Ukrainian stuff’ as a basis for their new Embroidery: the most basic information, of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. pared material, add relevant reference works. Winnipeg, 1981), she credited three Also, he worked to raise public awareness sources and create links to other educa- In the realm of pysanky, Tania Osadca Ukrainian Canadian pioneer women who of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933 by tional materials. He wrote many articles and Nadia Nowytski (among many) do preserved their regional embroidery co-sponsoring a resolution commemorat- for the study and about it. Dr. Vitvitsky amazing original work based on folk motifs. designs. Also, in reproducing designs by ing the 65th anniversary of the Great was lionhearted then and it’s encourag- The late Oksana Liaturynska was especially theme (regional, men’s, children’s, church, Famine. ing to note that he continues to urge oth- talented in this. In weaving, Karolina etc.), she noted the region of each pattern, Since his election to Congress two ers to do the same. Romanyk and Linda Ewasiuk Edgar leap as well as the thread color scheme. years ago, Rep. Pascrell has done what he Finding a person with so much dedi- from folk to originality. Potters such as Maria Kutsenko of Australia published said he would do. He has worked to cation and energy “to doing the right Canadians Audrey Uzwyshyn, Ted Diakiw “Ukrainian Embroideries” (Northcote: improve education by making college thing” is a rarity in any community – and and Christina Sikorsky do the same. Spectrum Pub., 1977), a large volume of more affordable for students and parents, a true blessing. To cite just one example from Ukraine, and has led the fight for smaller class her embroidery designs from central and Camilla Huk the graduates of the Kosiv College of Folk eastern Ukraine that she reproduced (often sizes and school construction and mod- Arts are amazingly talented in capturing the Nutley, N.J. from memory or from scraps). Again, the ernization. As the former vice-president of folk in their own very contemporary works. the Board of Education, I know first-hand color plates contain regional and color Seeing their graduate theses on exhibit in information. the importance of these issues to the fami- Lviv was one of the highlights of my recent lies in Clifton. In her new book “Mystetstvo Readers should trip to Ukraine. One non-Ukrainian member Ukrainskoyi Vyshyvky: Tekhnika i Additionally, Rep. Bill Pascrell is fight- of our tour commented that, in all her trav- ing to ensure that Social Security will be Tekhnolohiya” (The Art of Ukrainian write to the FCC els around the world, she had never seen art Embroidery: Techniques and Technology. there for future generations by sponsoring Dear Editor: created and exhibited so elegantly and with legislation that would require all of the Lviv: Misioner, 1996), Olena Kulynych- such obvious love and respect. Stakhurska shows how she reproduced budget surplus to be put back into the Recent reports in The Ukrainian If only Xenia Kolotylo had subtitled her Social Security system. He is also com- Weekly described the legal battle regard- long-forgotten embroidery stitches. But she book “Ukrainian Embroidery Designs in always mentions the source of each stitch mitted to expanding Medicare coverage ing the 1994 “60 Minutes” segment My Collection” or “Embroidery Designs I and has been working to see that a real called “The Ugly Face of Freedom,” and design, even when she applies these Love” – and then published them as is. ... designs to new pieces. Patient’s Bill of Rights is passed, one that which depicted purported rampant anti- But she altered folk embroidery without puts the health of the individual ahead of Semitism in Ukraine. Years earlier, Tania Diakiw-O’Neill pub- mentioning that she did so, then called these lished her remarkable “Ukrainian the interests of HMOs. Despite the fact The Ukrainian American community her own designs and published them as her that Rep. Pascrell and I belong to different was deeply offended by this inaccurate Embroidery Stitches” (Mountaintop, Pa.: own, “Color and Fantasy: Patterns of Xenia STO, 1984); she also recreated some stitch- political parties (he is a Democrat), he has and highly inflammatory report. It has Kolotylo; Rozmayittia Barv i Fantazii: es from antique pieces. In publishing the always been willing to put partisanship been called a distortion. However, it is Uzory Ksenii Kolotylo.” stitch techniques and designs, she did not aside to do the work of the people. Rep. much more than that, as it is full of prej- “Fantaziia” is right. I wonder what the call them her own. Pascrell has gotten real results, and been a udices, half-truths and outright lies. This editors and publishers at Mystetsvo in Kyiv Anna Kulchytska of Chicago recently strong voice of common sense for Clifton is hate-mongering – beginning with the were thinking. Was it the sheer amount of published “Ornament Trypilskoi Kultury i and the other towns he represents. I ugly title. embroidery that impressed them, or that the Ukrainska Vvshyvka XX St. (Ornament of believe he deserves all of our backing. In 1995 the FCC rejected an appeal to author was outside Ukraine and still pre- the Trypillian Culture and Ukrainian Come Election Day, please cast your rectify the situation. The FCC decision serving the art? How could they not know Embroidery of the 20th Century, Lviv: vote for Clifton’s member of Congress, was appealed to the D.C. Appeals Court. of the wealth of Ukrainian embroidery Natsionalna Akademiya Nauk Ukrainy, Bill Pascrell Jr. The court has directed the FCC to recon- around the world, about the abundance of sider its decision. 1995). Some Paleolithic motifs are included Stefan Tatarenko books and magazines with embroidery along with the Neolithic (Trypillian). To Malevolence should not be tolerated designs and about the stitches themselves? Clifton, N.J. on the public airways under the guise of me, these Paleolithic designs the author Was there no one familiar with Hutsul simplified into embroidery look just like the The writer is a councilman in the city of freedom of the press. Therefore, I ask designs and colors to question what was fellow readers to urge the FCC to hold Bukovynian “kryvulky.” She reproduces Clifton. presented? both traditional embroidery designs, as well full-scale hearings on this matter. CBS What disturbs and worries me is that as her own original ones, with the caption: should be made to rectify the situation. It now this book is popular, it is out there with “Contemporary embroidery designs, devel- must admit its errors, apologize, and people reproducing these changed designs, oped by the author on the basis of prehis- offer a correction. The public deserves to Vitvitsky, too, thinking they are authentic. I wonder if toric ornaments.” The distinction is clearly know the genesis and author(s) of the someone else will now come along altering noted. CBS report. deserves thanks these into other even more “new folk” pat- Stefania Kulchytska is another embroi- Dear Editor: The address of the FCC is: Federal terns. derer who designed her own motifs based Communications Commission, 1919 M Some things never change. When I In her introduction, Ms. Kolotylo writes: on folk embroidery. But in her work one Street NW, Washington, DC 20554; tele- saw Bohdan Vitvitsky’s recent letter to “... As the years flew by, I grew still more does not sense any disharmony of orna- phone, (202) 418-0200. the editor reminding everyone to “do dedicated to the art of embroidery and put ment. Whether in true reproduction of the something” and to acknowledge those Eugene L. Kuz M.D. all my efforts into designing new patterns folk design, or in innovative adaptation of a who have, my thoughts returned to Savage, Minn. for the traditional Hutsul ornaments. I folk motif, Ms. Kulchytska had that special events of many years ago, when Gov. turned my house into a veritable museum of touch. Brendan Byrne convened the first Ethnic the Hutsul folk art. There are some 600 Hanna Savchuk, the compiler of the The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters items in my collection of Hutsul embroi- Advisory Council in the state of New to the editor. Letters should be typed (dou- book on Kulchytska’s work (Kyiv: Jersey in the late 1970s and early 1980s. dery, both authentic and modern. Many of Mystetstvo, 1987), writes in the introduc- ble-spaced) and signed; they must be origi- them I did myself.” But in looking at the It was during that period that the tion: “... [Kulchytska] draws from the well- nals, not photocopies. color plates, the reader has no way of know- Education Committee first dealt with the spring of folk art, but interprets them in her The daytime phone number and address ing which are authentic, and which the Holocaust studies curriculum, that had of the letter-writer must be given for verifi- own way: enlarging or diminishing, simpli- author “did herself.” already been prepared by the Jewish cation purposes. fying, changing the rhythm, the combina- Usually, in a collection of designs there tion, the placement.” But even though the are notes, with information about the reader knows these are adapted folk Share The Weekly with a colleague. source, the date, village, embroiderer, muse- designs, there is no sense that Ms. Order a gift subscription by writing to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, um collection, etc., about each of the pieces Kulchytska is announcing to the world that 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. reproduced. Often the compiler lists the these are “her own.” (One design on page 9- Cost: $50 (or $40 if your colleague is a UNA member). DMC thread colors to be used for each design – so very important in preserving (Continued on page 19) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

BOOK NOTES

Book of Ukrainian tales New novel by Andrukhovych is published in English released by CIUS Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Ukraine, the that area has renewed interest in Ukraine. EDMONTON – “Recreations” by second largest country in Europe, is home This book addresses that interest. Educators Yuri Andrukhovych is a novel of car- to more than 50 million people, yet most can use the stories for read-a-loud exercises navilesque vitality and acute social Americans know little about its history and students will find a rich resource for criticism. It celebrates newly found and culture. As a Soviet state, it remained reports. A valuable resource for school and freedom and reflects upon the contra- obscure for most of this century only to public libraries, this book will also be of dictions of post-Soviet society. Four re-emerge as a nation in 1991. A recently interest to storytellers and educators, espe- poets and an entourage of secondary released book, “The Magic Egg and Other cially those working areas of folklore and characters converge on fictional Tales from Ukraine,” offers a fascinating Slavic studies. The collection contains sto- Chortopil for the Festival of the glimpse into the long history, rich folk lit- ries appropriate for young children as well Resurrecting Spirit, an orgy of popular erature and deep cultural roots of a forgot- as young adolescents. culture, civic dysfunction, national ten country. Re-tellings in English of tra- Ms. Suwyn, a professional copywriter pride and sex. ditional Ukrainian folk tales are supple- and published poet, has taught classes in First published in Ukrainian in 1992 mented with an overview of Ukraine’s creative writing and journal-keeping in her and now available in English in an edition history, an introduction to Ukrainian folk home state of Colorado. Ms. Kononenko is published by the Canadian Institute of literature, photographs and other back- associate professor at the University of Ukrainian Studies, “Recreations” estab- ground information. Virginia, where she teaches folklore on the lished Mr. Andrukhovych as a sophisticat- The lively re-tellings by Barbara J. undergraduate and graduate levels. ed, yet seductively readable comic writer Suwyn of 33 tales – animal tales, how-and- The 222-page book is available for with penetrating insights into his volatile why stories, moral stories, legends and fairy $29.95 from: Libraries Unlimited, P.O. Box times. The novel delights with its extrava- tales – are for readers of many ages. 6633, Englewood, CO 80155-6633; tele- gant and eccentric variety. For all of its art- Some of the stories, such as “The phone, (303) 770-1220; fax, (303) 220- ful devices it aims to be lucid, not dark, Turnip” and “The Mitten” are well-known 8843; website, http://www.lu.com. and readable, not forbidding. throughout the West, although often cited as Mr. Andrukhovych was born in Ivano- Russian. Others, such as “The Golden Frankivsk, Ukraine, in 1960. He studied Ukrainian literature. Slipper” (the Ukrainian version of in Lviv, served in the Soviet Army in The publication of this novel fortu- “Cinderella”), are variations on stories told 1983-1984, and worked for a regional itously coincides with the Mr. around the world. Still others (e.g., “The newspaper. Andrukhovych’s appearance at the Stranger,” “The Christmas Spiders”) will be His poems began appearing in 1982. International Festival of Authors at the new to most readers. His first collection of poetry, “Sky and Harbourfront Reading Series in Toronto, The volume contains an introduction by Squares” (1985) was followed by between October 22 and 29. After that, Natalie O. Kononenko, who also edited the “Downtown” (1989) and “Exotic Plants Mr. Andrukhovych will be making book. and Flowers” (1991). As part of the World Folklore series, this “The Moscoviad: A Horror Novel” appearances in a number of East Coast work is designed to introduce readers to (1993) and “Perversion” (1996) continue cities in the U.S., including Boston, New Ukraine, as well as to document and pre- the satirical and grotesque vein of York and Philadelphia. serve its folk tales. Illustrated with line “Recreations.” The book is available in both cloth drawings based on folk motifs and photo- Mr. Andrukhovych is also active as a ($29.95) and paper ($19.95) and con- graphs of the landscape, architecture and translator, literary critic and scriptwriter. tains 12 illustrations by the Paris- folk arts, the book offers readers a sampling “Recreations” was translated into based Ukrainian artist Volodymyr of Ukraine’s cultural legacy. A bibliography English by Marko Pavlyshyn, the Makarenko. leads to further resources, and a glossary Mykola Zerov Senior Lecturer in To order “Recreations” contact: CIUS and pronunciation guide help with Ukrainian Studies at Monash University Press, 352 Athabasca Hall, University of Ukrainian terms. in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8; The disintegration of the Soviet Union of “Canon and Iconostasis” (Kyiv, 1997) telephone, (403) 492-2972; fax, (403) and the recent influx of immigrants from and many articles on contemporary 492-4967; e-mail, [email protected]. Neporany Fellow to publish book on Ukrainian cultural politics TORONTO – Dr. Catherine Wanner, an anthropolo- Alberta in Edmonton. course at Penn State University during the 1998 spring gist, is the 1997-1998 recipient of the Neporany Dr. Wanner, who earned a Ph.D. from Columbia semester on the politics of identity in post-Soviet Teaching and Research Fellowship. The fellowship University in 1996, received the fellowship to conduct Ukraine. The class focused on the particularities of the allows a scholar to do research on a topic concerning research on contemporary Ukrainian cultural politics socialist experiment and its legacy for Ukraine by com- Ukraine and to teach a course related to that research. and to complete her book, “Burden of Dreams: History paring the dynamics of national identity formation in The fellowship is funded by the Canadian Foundation and Identity in Post-Soviet Ukraine” (Penn State Press, capitalist and socialist societies. for Ukrainian Studies and administered by the Canadian 1998). The book is an ethnographic study of identity Also considered were interdependent phenomena Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of politics and the role of history in forging a collective such as the redefinition of gender roles, shifts in family identity after the fall of the Soviet system. structure, and the beginnings of civil society. Some of The book covers four areas: educational reform; the the topics chosen by students for their own research state calendar of commemoration and celebration; pop- included the relationship of the environmental move- ular culture; and monuments. Dr. Wanner analyzes how ment to the ascendancy of Rukh, the religious revival pivotal events of the Soviet experience, namely, the currently under way and language politics. Revolution of 1917 and the Soviet victory in World War Penn State has a long-standing program of Ukrainian II, are transformed in the consciousness of the people to studies and offers courses in Ukrainian language, litera- reflect a post-Soviet Ukraino-centric perspective in their ture and history. historical interpretation. Dr. Wanner, who has no Ukrainian background first In addition, she analyzes how the Great Famine of became interested in Ukraine during a trip to Kyiv in 1932-1933, which has become one of the most powerful 1980. When she began graduate study in anthropology defining experiences of the Ukrainian exposure to in 1989, she also began to study Ukrainian. The changes Soviet rule, and the Chornobyl nuclear accident, an in Soviet society that occurred in the late 1980s made it event that galvanized immense anti-Soviet, pro-inde- possible for scholars to engage in long-term participant pendence sentiment, are represented in these four areas. observation, a methodology that is the hallmark of cul- By comparing and contrasting Soviet and post-Soviet tural anthropology. For her part, Dr. Wanner decided to historical representations of these four pivotal events conduct this type of research in urban Ukraine. with ethnographic data, the author illustrates how these Dr. Wanner is currently pursuing research on the historical events are understood and acted upon. This ramifications of demographic change for familial rela- approach reveals the role of historiography and genera- tions and for family structure in post-Soviet Ukraine. tion in shaping the politics of identity and influencing She also continues to teach anthropology at Penn State perceptions of state legitimacy It also serves to illustrate University. regional variations in cultural and political orientation The Neporany Teaching and Research Fellowship is in contemporary Ukraine. Research for the book was named after Osyp and Josaphat Neporany of Toronto conducted in 1992-1994, primarily in Lviv, Kyiv and and is funded at $20,000 annually out of income from a Kharkiv. bequest entrusted to the Canadian Foundation for Dr. Catherine Wanner As part of the fellowship, Dr. Wanner also taught a Ukrainian Studies. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 9

LivoniaLIVONIA, Mich. Symphony — The Livonia achieveson to say that the concertunique was very status well in Michigan and among Ukrainians Symphony Orchestra, with Volodymyr attended and that it was well supported Schesiuk as the symphony’s music direc- by the Ukrainian community, which tor and conductor, has achieved a unique raised funds to underwrite the cost of the status in the greater Detroit area as well concert and publicized it in various as the Ukrainian community in terms of organs serving the Ukrainian community. musicians, concert programs and audi- Overall, it was “a great experience for all ence attendance. of us connected with the symphony,” Indeed, a highlight of the orchestra’s said Mr. Bennett. The concert was fol- 1997-1998 season was a concert cele- lowed by a reception at the Ukrainian brating Ukraine’s musical heritage. Cultural Center in Warren. Now in its 26th season, the LSO was Guest performers at the concert were founded by Francisco Di Blasi, at present, pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, mezzo- conductor emeritus. Robert Bennett, former soprano Christina Lypecky, baritone mayor of Livonia, serves as LSO president. Jerome Cisaruk and narrator Marko Maestro Schesiuk, who emigrated Farion. from Ukraine to the U.S. in 1991, is in Titled “Mountains, Valleys and his fourth year as conductor of the Steppes,” the program presented music orchestra, with Carl Karoub, serving as that, for the most part, draws on legends assistant conductor. and lore of the steppes and the Maestro Schesiuk holds degrees in Carpathian Mountains and pays tribute to violin performance, and opera and sym- the beauty of the natural landscape. phony conducting from the Lviv The concert program included: Conservatory, where he studied with Yuri Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, per- Lutsiv and was later professor. He has formed by Mr. Vynnytsky; Olexander served as conductor-in-residence of the Kozarenko’s “Oresteia,” with recitation Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, the Lviv by Marko Farion; Myroslav Skoryk’s Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and “Hutsul Images” from “Hutsul Triptych”; was chief conductor of the Kyrgyzstan a duet from Semen Hulak-Artemovsky’s State Opera and Ballet. opera “Kozak Beyond the Danube” sung The LSO performs music from both by Ms. Lypecky and Mr. Cisaruk; and Maestro Volodymyr Schesiuk the classical and popular repertoire. The Levko Kolodub’s “Holiday” from orchestra performs regular concerts, as “Carpathian Rhapsody.” well as special events. Last year in September, the LSO Guest performers made its first appearance at the presti- Mr. Vynnytsky, who is known for his gious Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall fresh and penetrating readings of both in a concert featuring the renowned new music and standard repertoire, per- Azerbaijani sopranos Huraman and formed brilliantly, with great vigor and Fidan Kasimov, winners of The Maria intuition. Mr. Vynnytsky’s performance of Callas and The Viotti competitions, the well-known and oft-performed piano respectively; and baritone Dino Valle. concerto was received with a standing Among LSO concerts performed this ovation. As an encore he played Lev year were the Good Friday concert held Revutsky’s “Prelude” in D Flat Major. April 10, featuring among other works, J. Commenting on the performance, Rutter’s “Requiem” with the St. Christopher Tew, composer and violist Genevieve Interdenominational Festival who resides and works in Tennessee, Choir under the direction of Laverne noted that given the familiarity of the Lieberknecht. The concert, with a capac- audience with the work, the audience ity audience of 1,400 in attendance, was could all the better appreciate the virtu- televised, as are the majority of LSO osity of the pianist and the way the concerts. pianist and the orchestra worked togeth- Among this season’s special guest er. Mr. Tew also noted that incorporating artists will be such acclaimed musicians Tchaikovsky into the concert program as cellist Vagram Saradjian, who will “helped American audiences to realize perform on January 23, 1999, and violin- that many composers whom we assume ists Yuri and Dana Mazurkevych, who are Russian have a Ukrainian heritage.” will perform both as soloists and as a Maestro Kozarenko’s monodrama At the opening of the concert of Ukrainian music by the Livonia Symphony duo on May 15, 1999. “Oresteia,” with recitation by Marko Orchestra are Jaroslaw Duzyj, chairman of the executive committee of Metropolitan The LSO is composed of some 75 musi- Farion, according to Mr. Tew, was an Detroit’s Committee in Support of Ukraine’s Musical Heritage; Robert Bennett, cians. The orchestra’s concertmaster until president of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra; and Volodymyr Schesiuk, LSO music this season was Xian Gao, originally from (Continued on page 14) director and conductor. China, a laureate of numerous international competitions. Due to his recent engage- ments as soloist throughout the world, he has been replaced in this position by Kathy Ferris. Mr. Gao has expressed interest in performing in Ukraine. Among LSO members are musicians who have joined the orchestra from other orchestras, among them, recent arrivals from Ukraine (formerly with the Dnipropetrovsk Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as graduates of the Kyiv Conservatory). Orchestra members also include semi-professional musicians, among them principal bassoonist James Poe, an executive at the Ford Co.; princi- pal flutist Robynn Rhodes, a model for Chrysler; and principal trumpeter Brian Moon, a professor at Madonna University. Celebrating Ukraine’s musical heritage The LSO celebrated the music of Ukraine in the final concert of its 1997- 1998 season, which was held at the James P. Carli Auditorium in Livonia on May 30. Commenting on the event, Mr. Bennett noted: “It was a very exciting Appearing on stage are LSO concertmaster Xiang Gao, narrator Marko Farion, pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, Maestro event ... exciting music, much of which Volodymyr Schesiuk, mezzo-soprano Christina Lypecky and baritone Jerome Cisaruk with the Livonia Symphony Orchestra at isn’t heard here” (in the U.S.). He went the concert celebrating the music of Ukraine. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

Historic artifacts to be moved to renovated facilities at Pecherska Lavra complex by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV – There is no basis for rumors that have circulated in Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora that historic artifacts, books and printing presses belonging to the Pecherska Lavra (Monastery of the Caves, are scheduled to be turned over to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate, or to anyone else, according to a Kyiv city official and the director of the Orthodox museum complex. “God forbid. Never. This will all remain a national spiritual cen- ter, and it will continue to belong to the nation,” said Oleksander Bystriushkyn, director of the Cultural Department of the Kyiv City Administration, which holds responsibility for the grounds and the museums of the historic 10th century monastery. Ever since the renovation of Korpus (building) No. 70 of the Pecherska Lavra complex, which houses the Ukrainian State Museum of Books and Printing, was announced earlier this year, the scuttlebutt heard in the Ukrainian diaspora has been that some- how the artifacts contained within would not survive the renova- tion project. In the U.S., faxes circulated late this summer that the 52,000 priceless rare books, manuscripts and early printing tools housed at the museum would be turned over to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate, which has control over the lower Lavra grounds and retains the right to use the complex’s churches for its religious celebrations. In England, the buzz was that the archives lie in ruin; valuable books, torn and deteriorating, scattered about on the floor of the closed museum. After a visit by a representative of the London-based Symon Roman Woronowycz Petliura Society to the Pecherska Lavra to investigate the rumors, The dome of the Uspenskyi Sobor (Assumption Cathedral) under renovation. In the foreground is what and after the issue was raised in Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada by remains of one wall of the church. democratic factions, Serhii Krolevets, the director of the Pecherska Lavra complex, said he decided that the situation needed to be clarified. Mr. Krolevets assured journalists on September 24 during a hastily called press conference that all the documents and artifacts are secure and under the control of the state museum. He explained that Korpus No. 70 had been long scheduled for renovation, but that a lack of city funds caused the work to be delayed. However, earlier this year it was discovered that gas fumes from a nearby underground gas storage cylinder were leak- ing into the museum and the city released emergency funds to have Korpus No. 9, slated to be the museum’s new home, renovated quickly so that the museum could be transferred there. Mr. Krolevets explained that, according to a governmental decree signed in 1990 (before independence), which still carries legal authority, Korpus No. 70 would be transferred to the Moscow Patriarchate after it was renovated. He underscored, however, that the document calls only for the transfer of real estate, not the contents of the building. That view was upheld by Sviatoslav Rechynsky, director of the press office of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate, when contacted by The Weekly. “We have been wait- ing a long time for this building [Korpus No. 70] and for it to be remodeled. We are patiently waiting for the work to be completed and for the artifacts to be moved out,” said Mr. Rechynsky. Lavra Director Krolevets said that, in fact, he wants the renova- tion of Korpus No. 9, which is located at the center of the Pecherska Lavra complex, to be finished as quickly as possible, because even though Korpus No. 70 has a better security and fire The director of the Museum of Books and Printing, Olena Pokovets (left), speaks with interior designer prevention system than what will initially be in place in the muse- in one of the museum’s halls that are under construction. um’s new location, the overriding concern is that gas fumes waft- ing through the old building may leave the artifacts contained inside vulnerable to further deterioration and even fire. “I believe that the books need to be moved as soon as possible,” said Mr. Krolevets. “With the gas storage tanks nearby, the danger is always present.” Kyiv City Cultural Director Bystriushkyn said he was happy that the museum would finally have a suitable new home. He said that the old building, in addition to its state of deterioration, is located nearly a kilometer from the central Lavra complex. He added, however, that the museum is still looking for addi- tional funds needed for an adequate alarm system and fire protec- tion system, as well as for suitable display cases and museum equipment. “Look at this beautiful building,” commented Mr. Bystriushkyn as he took reporters on a quick tour of Korpus No. 9 to view the mostly completed renovation. “We hope that the initial funding will release other monies. We need about $250,000,” he added. He said that if the museum could find a benefactor, or benefac- tors, it would display a commemorative plaque honoring that per- son or organization. The Pecherska Lavra complex, the historic home of Ukrainian Orthodoxy, which consists of a series of museums, churches and monasteries, as well as an extensive labyrinth of subterranean tun- nels, has been undergoing renovation since 1995. The centerpiece of the historic monastery is the Uspenskyi Sobor (Assumption Cathedral), which also is currently under reconstruction. Work on the historic church is scheduled to completed by the celebration of The facade of Korpus No. 9, which will be the new home of the Museum of Books and Printing at the the second millennium of Christianity in the year 2000. Pecherska Lavra complex. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 11 Return to the “zone of death”: Perm Camp 36 The last remaining and most severe on their return journey went home with political concentration camps of the former nothing. USSR were located in the village of I gasped when I walked down the corri- Kuchyno, Chusovskyi raion, Perm Oblast, dor that led to the cell in which Vasyl Stus located in the Ural Mountains of the was incarcerated and died. [Stus was sen- Russian SFSR. The camps were dismantled tenced in 1980 to 10 years of strict-regime on December 9, 1987. It is on this last site, labor camp and five years of exile. He died a grim reminder of a repressive system, that on September 4, 1985, at Camp 36.] How the human rights group Memorial and dark and cold it seemed. I felt as if I were Perm Oblast officials have decided to build touching the tools of murder. a museum. A living exponent remained in this zone: On August 29, two former political pris- a guard called Kukushkin who reconfirmed oners and inmates of Perm Camp 36, that he had witnessed Stus’ “suicide,” even Ukrainian human and national rights though he was assigned to another zone at activists Lev Lukianenko and Yevhen the time. It was difficult for me to recall the Sverstiuk, returned to witness the museum’s insidious nature of this man who wrote founding. reports about me without my knowledge. Following are Dr. Sverstiuk’s impres- I asked Kukushkin, “If Stus did hang sions of his return to the “zone of death.” himself in his cell, how could the report (The text was translated for The Ukrainian state that he hit his head against the radiator Weekly by Irena Kowal.) when, if you measured the string, he would Editor’s note: Rights activists in the have hit his legs or back but not his head? USSR were sentenced for various forms of Wasn’t this an obvious attempt to explain “anti-Soviet” activity and were sent to the the fracture of his skull?” The witness was same prison camps as were rapists, mur- silent. I asked Kukushkin another question. derers and other dangerous criminals. The “If Stus had hanged himself, why were the term “zek” used throughout the article guards not held responsible and none of the below refers to the inmates of the camps; three guards punished?” Again, silence. the root of this slang term is the Russian Moreover, none of the documents about word for prisoner. Stus were in Perm. Memos were shown to representatives of Memorial indicating that by Yevhen Sverstiuk Stus’ documents were sent to Moscow. From Moscow the answer came back that When I received an invitation signed by no documents regarding Stus had ever been a former inmate of Camp 36 to come to received. Perm for a visit I thought, “No. Anywhere Vasyl Stus was buried without the pres- but there. I will only return with a police ence of a legal commission one day before escort,” and put aside the invitation. I often his wife’s arrival. A reburial was organized return to Perm in my thoughts and dreams. at night, when the only legal representative Last year in London I dreamed of a present was a guard. No trace exists of the reunion with Serhii Kovalov in our camp. poet or his last collection of poems, “Bird In August I actually received a telephone of my Soul.” call from Mr. Kovalov proposing that we Lev Lukianenko, who was imprisoned meet in Perm as help was needed to recre- for 27 years, and Balys Gayauskas, who sat ate the physical characteristics of the in prison for 37 years, were in their cells at The funeral procession on November 19, 1989, as Vasyl Stus, Oleksa Tykhy and camps. To recreate daily life in the zone, the time of Stus’ death and heard nothing Valerii Marchenko were reburied at Kyiv’s Baikiv Cemetery. Some 30,000 people where half of the year is bitter winter, with save some suspicious rustling. I asked Mr. came to pay their last respects to the Soviet political prisoners. the ever-present smells of drying wet boots Gayauskas who was often confined in the and prison jackets; where, locked up in iso- same cell with Stus, about Stus’ death. He located here and in Mordovia.” was an attempt to destroy even these last lation, a zek (prisoner) is deprived even of answered, “He was a fighter, one of those At the end of our conversation she asked traces. a jacket – that would be impossible to ready to fight to the end – not one who me for a book which she could put in the Young people also are taking part in recreate, even in my dreams. would commit suicide.” school library. Then she said, “I am establishing the museum in Perm. Student I tried to imagine the barbed wire with- Mr. Gayauskas began to recount his own ashamed for my country. It’s as if some volunteers are reconstructing the barbed out electric currents and Major Fedorov story, which began several months prior to dark cloud hangs over us. How do we res- wire around the camp. replaced by a giant weed. The zone located the terrible day, September 4, 1985. He cue our children? They should know about In the zone the barracks stand partially near the Chusova River would be terrible took us into the working cell. “Here was a these atrocities.” in ruins. Birch and linden trees have grown even without the barbed wire, the dogs and table where I worked with a screwdriver The Memorial Museum Perm 36 has tall, and the area is covered in weeds. the KGB watchdogs who were referred to putting together some parts. Romashov, a been founded by the Perm branch of the Why do Western Europeans come to as “the black wolves.” former criminal, was sitting here grinding international human rights organization Perm to initiate a memorial museum? Why Could there be a worse punishment than the tip of another screwdriver. Suddenly he Memorial as well as the Perm Oblast do the Japanese go to the graves of their taking away seven of the best years of a hit me over the head. I lost consciousness. administration. ancestors? Why do the Germans continue man’s life together with his hopes for the When he beat my chest with the metal I In Perm an epitaph to the victims of to look for the graves of their soldiers? future? No one is able to come out of those screamed. Another zek sent out an alarm. repression reads: Perhaps they want to bring peace to their seven years of daily gloom, monotonous, The metal did not touch my heart but made souls, to their consciences. Perhaps they tiring work, moral degradation and stagna- two wounds near it. And what happened to O people, people with numbers, feel a responsibility for a historical process. tion and return to a normal, socially active Romashov? Nothing. He continued to stay You were men, not slaves! Man begins from this. Otherwise we will life. in the cell. Then I remembered a conversa- You were higher and better never cut the chord of past terror and inhu- Going back to Camp 36 was going back tion with a KGB guard: “They will kill you Than your tragic fate. manity. to hell, where demons of various ranks if you don’t change.” Each individual must cultivate peace in waited for you at the entrance. In the first The director of Memorial asked: In the Gulag Archipelago this is the only his soul. Otherwise, weeds will grow there. two months they tried to find out your most “Wouldn’t a zek who needed to be liquidat- testament to past crimes, to the half million vulnerable pressure points. KGB agents ed, i.e. in the case of Stus, who was being graves in Semipalatinsk, to the graves in used systematic pressure to morally break nominated for the Nobel Prize, be trans- Norilsk, Vorkuta and Komsomolsk. Almost an individual so he was forced to bend to ferred to an intermediate camp from which all of the construction in the north [of the the system. To break down was to turn he would never return?” Mr. Gayauskas Russian SFSR] is built on the bones of against friends and go over to the side of answered: “A zek’s records followed him zeks. Certain death awaited the young men the police. The individual who didn’t break everywhere. Even killing a zek during his and women inmates after two years in was beaten daily, deprived of the privilege escape had to be documented. Here in this these camps. of five kopeks worth of tea, crackers or solitary confinement cell all sounds were Western journalists look for traces of candy, and punished in other degrading deafened. I always looked on this cell as these camps and find only rotting barracks ways. the place where they would kill without a among tall weeds. Meanwhile, Western Most of the inmates carried out the ritual trace.” Europe has put up many “monuments” of forced labor. Punishment was organized On the third day of our visit, September recalling the Nazis’ genocide. On the sites around individuals who were singled out 1, a group of teachers and students came to of Dachau, Buchenwald, Auschwitz and by the KGB and put through all the circles the Perm site. They were told they would others, museums have been constructed to of hell. Punishment encompassed the pris- be able to meet with a few former inmates. remember what happened there. oner’s family, parents and/or wife, who After listening to me talk about my experi- Western human rights activists have came once a year for a one- or two-day ences, one of the group, Nina, asked if I decided to help the Russians preserve their visit only to be told that because the con- was sentenced in Kyiv or here. I answered, history. Western organizations are appro- vict had broken the rules, he was deprived “in Kyiv.” Were there similar camps in priating funds to aid Memorial. Only two of visiting privileges. And these relatives, Ukraine? “No”, I answered, “political con- zones are left to represent the colossal denigrated, humiliated and bitten by bugs centration camps for the entire USSR were empire of the gulag. In the early ‘90s there Vasyl Stus 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

rency earnings to the state and by restric- THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Newsbriefs tions on foreign currency purchases. (Continued from page 2) (RFE/RL Newsline) Alcohol, tobacco income to be increased Rada releases information on factions KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma KYIV – According to the latest infor- ordered government officials on October 6 mation, 421 national deputies belong to to raise more money from the country’s nine factions and one group in the alcohol and tobacco industries by cutting Verkhovna Rada. The breakdown of mem- taxes and reducing smuggling, the bership in various factions is as follows: CALL ( 973 ) 292- Associated Press reported. Mr. Kuchma Communist Party, 122 deputies; National criticized the government’s increase in the Democratic Party, 85; Rukh, 47; Hromada, excise tax on alcohol, which had to be 45; Green Party, 24; Social Democratic revoked last week because prices increased Party, 23; Left Center, 16; Agrarian Party, so much that distilleries were unable to sell 16; Progressive Socialist Party, 14. In addi- their products. Mr. Kuchma also said the tion, there are 22 members in the heavy taxes on tobacco and alcohol have Independent group of deputies. Ukraine’s resulted in a huge black market for those Parliament now has 447 deputies; three goods, adding that 75 percent of cigarettes seats are currently vacant. (Respublika) and 25 percent of alcoholic beverages sold in Ukraine are either smuggled into the Ukraine to conduct census in 2001 country or illegally produced. (RFE/RL KYIV – A census of Ukraine’s popula- Newsline) tion will be conducted in 2001– not in Inflation rate reaches 3.8 percent 1999 as had been planned. In accordance with a decision of the government, the KYIV – The State Committee on State Committee on Statistics, along with Statistics has reported that the monthly interested ministries and other agencies, inflation rate rose to 3.8 percent in have until January 1, 1999, to present pro- September, up from 0.2 percent in August. posals on how the census is to be conduct- However, experts believe that figure is ed. (UNIAN) grossly understated. The official inflation rate for the first nine months in Ukraine IAEA lauds Ukraine’s nuclear safety was 6.1 percent. (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – The Ukrainian delegation to Tkachenko opposes no-confidence vote the 42nd session of the International Atomic Energy Agency held in Vienna on KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman September 21-25 considered its trip a suc- Oleksander Tkachenko has said he is cess, delegation leader and Environment opposing a vote of no confidence in the and Nuclear Safety Minister Vasyl government, ITAR-TASS reported on Shevchuk declared upon his return. IAEA October 5. A total of 202 deputies have Director General Mohamed El Baradei supported a motion by the Hromada Party gave Ukraine high marks for increasing and the Socialist Party to put the issue on nuclear safety in Europe and the world. the parliamentary agenda. The Cabinet of Ukraine and the IAEA agreed upon a two- Ministers is expected to deliver a report on year program of technical cooperation for the economic situation to the legislature on 1999-2000. According to the program, the October 13. Mr. Tkachenko said that, domestic atomic energy sector will get given Ukraine’s current financial straits, $3.2 million (U.S.) in aid for increasing the Parliament should seek to avert a polit- nuclear safety, of which $1.5 million has ical crisis. He added that he does not rule already been included in the organization’s out the possibility of replacing some min- budget. Also in the pipeline are projects for isters, but is against ousting the entire the development of a national nuclear Cabinet. (RFE/RL Newsline) energy strategy and studies of the medical Foreign currency purchases restricted aspects of nuclear energy. A number of IAEA-funded projects are already under Free Cash Grants! KYIV – In a bid to stave off the deple- way. For example, new equipment worth College. Scholarships. Business. tion of its reserves, the National Bank of $1 million for removing radionuclides Medical Bills. Never Repay. 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CHICAGO AVENUE managed to separate ourselves from the CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 They expressed the need to draft a long- Russian economic crisis and its negative term program of economic cooperation. In TELEPHONE: 773-278-6262 influence,” he said. The hryvnia exchange Mr. Pustovoitenko’s opinion, this should be OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 773-278-6962 rate stood at 3.41 to $1 on October 2. a 10-year program. The Ukrainian govern- NAME: ______President Leonid Kuchma met with top ment’s press service said the two leaders economic officials the same day to discuss ADDRESS: ______had reached an understanding on several ways of stabilizing the hryvnia, Ukrainian issues, including barter settlements CITY: ______Television reported. Participants in the between their countries. Mr. Pustovoitenko meeting failed to reach agreement on how STATE: ______ZIP: ______proposed to set up a banking consortium to achieve that goal. Many analysts believe with the participation of Ukraine’s DAYTIME PHONE: ______the present hryvnia exchange rate is artifi- Prominvestbank, Belarus’s Promstroibank, cially maintained by regulations forcing exporters to sell much of their foreign cur- (Continued on page 13) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 13

United Energy Systems corporation. “This Newsbriefs arrest is another attempt by the government (Continued from page 12) to destroy a representative of the opposition and some Russian banks. According to and to discredit the opposition as a whole,” Ukrainian Trade Minister Serhii Osyka, the said National Deputy Oleksander long-term cooperation program is already Turchinov on September 24. Mr. Yatsiuk 70 percent complete and will boost claimed that the arrest was judicially Ukrainian-Belarusian trade by up to $700 ungrounded, saying that the transfer of million next year. (RFE/RL Newsline) funds from UkrGazProm to UES was a normal economic contract that should have Scherban suspects are arrested been reviewed in the arbitration courts and not in the field of the criminal law. He KYIV – The suspected killers of described the case against Mr. Syvulskyi as Verkhovna Rada National Deputy Yevhen “ridiculous.” (Eastern Economist) Scherban have been arrested, Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Kravchenko Marchuk comments on 1999 elections announced on September 23. “The investi- gation is continuing, and law enforcement KYIV – The chairman of the Verkhovna Western Union, bodies are now working to arrest the Rada’s Social Policy and Labor organizers of the murder,” said Mr. Committee, Yevhen Marchuk, said that in Kravchenko. Mr. Scherban was gunned the 1999 presidential campaign the most the fastest way down with his wife at Donetsk Airport on important role would be played by person- November 3, 1996. Referring to the assas- alities, with parties acting only as a mecha- sination of Ukrainian Interbank Currency nism for providing an election campaign. Exchange head Vadym Hetman on April He predicted that more than 30 candidates to send money 22, 1998, Mr. Kravchenko said the would take part in the election. (Eastern involvement of Russian and Ukrainian Economist) banking structures in the killing are being Kuchma ready for “toughest” measures to Ukraine investigated and movements of capital are being traced. (Eastern Economist) KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma told a meeting of regional newspaper editors in Unpaid pensions traded for food Kyiv on September 23 that Ukraine is fac- and worldwide KHARKIV – Authorities in 14 towns in ing the worst crisis in its seven years of the Kharkiv Oblast have organized fairs at independence, Ukrainian Television which local pensioners can obtain food as reported. Stressing that the government is compensation for pension arrears, the daily keeping the current situation under control, Fakty reported on September 24. Some Mr. Kuchma said he is ready to take “the 3,000 people in the town of Valky are able toughest and most unpopular” measures to to choose among pork, beef, milk, sugar fight the crisis. He added that although he and other foodstuffs provided by enterpris- intends to seek re-election, he gives priori- ty to maintaining the course of reform over es that owe money to the State Pension his own election victory. President Fund. Despite the government’s repeated Kuchma argued that the Russian crisis has attempts to crack down on debtor enterpris- proven the CIS’s inability to react to emer- es, the total debt to the fund remains virtu- gencies. Instead of working out a joint ally unchanged, at some $3 billion hryvni strategy, Commonwealth of Independent ($900 million U.S.). (RFE/RL Newsline) States countries have chosen “to die on Rotaru: honorary citizen of Chernivtsi their own,” Interfax quoted Mr. Kuchma as saying. (RFE/RL Newsline) CHERNIVTSI – The popular singer Sofia Rotaru, who holds the distinction of Russia to help build nuclear reactors being a national artist of both Ukraine and Western Union has: KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma said Moldova, has been named an honorary cit- on September 23 Russia has promised to izen of Chernivtsi, the western Ukrainian help Ukraine fund the construction of two city where she got her start in music with new nuclear reactors at the Rivne and the Chernivtsi Philharmonic. The Khmelnytskyi power plants to replace the 48,000 locations Chernivtsi City Council decided to confer only working reactor at Chornobyl, Reuters • the honor on Ms. Rotaru in recognition of reported. “We fully agreed in Moscow that worldwide her many years of activity in popularizing there will be $180 million in the Russian the musical traditions of the Bukovyna 1999 budget for this work,” he said, refer- region. Ms. Rotaru was presented a special ring to his meetings the previous week with certificate during her concert in that city on President Boris Yeltsin and Prime Minister over 24,000 in the U.S. September 30. (Respublika) Yevgenii Primakov. Ukraine promised in • Azerbaijan, Ukraine discuss oil exports 1995 that it would close Chornobyl by 2000 with Western assistance. But it has recently over 200 in Ukraine! KYIV – First Vice Prime Minister grown impatient as the deadline approaches Abbas Abbasov of Azerbaijan met with and only a fraction of the required $2 billion • Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma on has been raised so far. “We will complete September 24 in Kyiv to discuss the the reactors ourselves or together with prospects for exporting some of Russia, whether or not the European Bank Azerbaijan’s oil by tanker from the for Reconstruction and Development assists Georgian port of Supsa to Odesa and then us,” the news agency quoted Mr. Kuchma via a pipeline to Brody in western Ukraine, as saying. (RFE/RL Newsline) the Associated Press reported. Ukrainian officials maintain that this is the shortest Lukashenka regrets giving up nukes Ukrainian Orthodox FCU Dnipro Co. Dnipro Co. Polarus Ukrainian Orthodox FCU 215 Second Ave. 688 Sanford Ave. 565 Clifton Ave. 389 W. 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But he added that he “kept the process on KYIV – The Procurator General’s Office the slow track for 18 months.” Mr. has received a protest against the arrest of Lukashenka commented that the withdraw- former Vice Minister of Finance and al had an impact on Russian-NATO talks by Verkhovna Rada National Deputy Mykola making Russia more “pliable.” He Syvulskyi signed by Mr. Syvulskyi’s denounced NATO for installing “three pow- lawyer, Valerii Yatsiuk, and 45 national erful radar stations” on the Belarusian bor- deputies. Mr. Syvulskyi was arrested on der, the Associated Press reported. “Slowly, September 17 and charged with the illegal slowly, this bloc is becoming more and transfer of 10.41 million hrv belonging to more impudent,” the agency quoted him as AT UkrGazProm to the account of the saying. (RFE/RL Newsline) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Mitch PACKAGES TO UKRAINE Pustovoitenko tells officials... McConnell (R-Ky.), and in the House with (Continued from page 3) seven members of the Congressional Ukrainian Medical Association of North Ukrainian Caucus – Jon Fox (R-Pa.), as low as $ .65 per Lb America; Ihor Gawdiak, chairman of the Benjamin Gilman (R-N.Y.), Maurice National Council and Washington Office Hinchey (D-N.Y.), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), DNIPRO CO director of the Ukrainian American Michael McNulty (D-N.Y.), William J. NEWARK, NJ PHILADELPHIA CLIFTON, NJ Coordinating Council; Michael Sawkiw Jr., Pascrell Jr., (D-N.J.), and Bob Schaffer (R- 698 Sanford Ave 1801 Cottman Ave 565 Clifton Ave director of the Ukrainian National Colo.) – and representatives of Tom Lantos Information Service; and Lydia Chopivsky (D-Calif.) and Rep. Levin. 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Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko, Top diplomat receives... Ukraine’s representative to the U.N., (Continued from page 1) attended the reception, as did the first it of work by Jacques Hnizdovsky, secretary at Ukraine’s U.N. Mission, Yuri approximately 100 guests bid a warm Bohayevski, who was introduced by Mr. and affectionate farewell to one of Udovenko as the newly designated con- Ukraine’s top diplomats, a man who sul general in New York. began serving in 1959 in the Foreign Mr. Udovenko was gracious and kind Affairs Ministry of the Ukrainian SSR in his good-bye to his guests, noting that and ended his diplomatic career on some of the best examples of the September 8, with, according to Mr. achievements and success of which Udovenko, “my final diplomatic address” Ukrainians are capable can be found as president of the United Nations among the diaspora, individually thank- General Assembly. ing many of those who had been espe- Mr. Udovenko served in several capaci- cially helpful throughout the years. ties at U.N. headquarters in both New The crisis that Ukraine is undergoing York and Geneva, and Walter Baranetsky, will end, Mr. Udovenko noted resolutely, former president of the UIA reminded the and he asked his guests to remain firm in guests of Mr. Udovenko’s quiet patriotism their convictions and support for Ukraine. on behalf of Ukraine at the U.N., even Then amid heartfelt renditions of during the Soviet era. In turn, he pointed “Mnohaya Lita,” Mr. and Mrs. Udovenko out to the Udovenkos that the Ukrainian walked around to each table to thank community will always remember them their guests and bid each one farewell with great fondness. with a clink of champagne glasses.

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by the individuals surveyed, are: highly Ukraine ranked 16th... placed officials have too many privileges (Continued from page 1) (61.2 percent agreed); budgets are misap- Are you still reading your mother’s copy of propriated (50.6 percent); laws are not majority of Ukrainians agree that little is upheld (48.1 percent); government workers being done in Ukraine to fight corruption. The Ukrainian Weekly? The survey, which questioned more than are dishonest and susceptible to bribes (46 1,200 Ukrainians, found that 63.4 percent percent); insufficient sanctions are written of the respondents agreed that “the authori- into the laws (36.5 percent). ties are not utilizing any means in the fight Two-thirds of the respondents also How adult of you. against bribery.” agreed that a limited number of those in The central reasons for the lack of an authority are responsible for the majority effective anti-corruption program, as cited of corruption. These officials, according to the survey, are the ones who have For $40 a year, you can have your own. privileges associated with their jobs that they can use for personal enrichment. Of Least, most corrupt those who agreed with the assumption, Then your children will have something to read. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Transparency 39.1 percent stated that the corruptive International’s report ranks 85 countries influence was the extension of too many according to level of corruption in busi- privileges to certain officials, while 37.8 ness. None of the Central Asian countries percent identified immunity given were rated, and most countries of the national deputies and judges as the rea- Caucuses and some Eastern European and son for extensive corruption. SUBSCRIPTION Balkan countries were also not included. The survey found that people believe The countries were rated on a 10-point corruption is most prevalent in the traffic control and auto inspection units of the NAME: ______scale, with the “perfect 10” being a country NAME: (please type or print) with no business corruption. The 25 least militia. On a scale of 1 to 5, with a mark of 5 indicating “extensive corruption,” corrupt countries were: Denmark - leading ADDRESS: ______with a 10, then Finland, Sweden, New traffic cops were given a rating of 4.17, Zealand, Iceland, Canada, Singapore, Ukraine’s medical system placed second Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, with a rating of 4.09. Respondents also CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP CODE: ______Australia, Luxembourg, Great Britain, rated the state militia and the educational Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong, Austria, system as permeated with corruption and J J United States, Israel, Chile, France, rated them both at 4.04. Ukraine’s gov- UNA member subscription price — $40.00/yr. Non-member subscription price — $50.00/yr. ernment ministries followed at 3.99. Portugal, Botswana, Spain, Japan at 5.8. UNA Branch number ______Of the 25 most corrupt countries, Also high on the list were tax inspec- Cameroon got the worst ranking with a tors (3.89), the Parliament (3.88), the 1.4, followed by Paraguay, Honduras, judiciary (3.82) and the presidential Mail to: Subscription Department, Tanzania, Nigeria, Indonesia, Columbia, administration (3.71). The Ukrainian Weekly, Venezuela, Ecuador, Russia (2.4), Seventy-six percent of those questioned 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Vietnam, Kenya, Uganda, Pakistan, responded that they believe corruption has Latvia, Ukraine (2.8), Bolivia, India, become more prevalent since 1991, when Parsippany, NJ 07054 Egypt, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Thailand, the communist system disintegrated and Rumania, Nicaragua, Argentina at 3. Ukraine declared independence. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 No. 41

and CIS, and it brought together delega- HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Yelchenko speaks... tions from 27 states of Central and Eastern Established 1893 EstablishedT U 1933 W (Continued from page 2) Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. In the course of the conference, repre- PUBLISHED BY THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC. billion people are living in poverty, where sentatives of government and legal institu- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 • (973) 292-9800 • Fax (973) 644-9510 children are still exploited, the elderly neg- lected and women denied their fundamen- tions, national commissioners for human tal equal rights. 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FOCUS ON PHILATELY “The Founding of Kyiv” issue is 1998 winner of Narbut Prize

Last year Ukraine Post decided to cre- tion in the double figures included ate a bold stamp design for its first ever “Famous Ukrainian Women” (St. Olha, Europa entry; the effort proved worth- Roksolana) with 12 percent and while as the release recently won the “Hetmans of Ukraine” (Baida, Orlyk) 1998 Heorhiy Narbut Prize for the best with 11 percent. Ukrainian philatelic design of 1997. Dr. Ingert Kuzych, the prize initiator Europa issues are special annual releases and donator of the monetary gift that of one or a few stamps produced by most accompanies the award, has expressed European countries on a specific topic. his appreciation for the continued strong Last year’s theme was “History and participation in Narbut Prize balloting. Legends” and Ukraine’s entry, in the form He stated that the high proportion of of a two-stamp souvenir sheet, depicted designs receiving nominations – in all 18 “The Founding of Kyiv” by the siblings of the 22 different philatelic releases on Kyi, Schek, Khoryv and Lybid as related the ballot received some votes – reflects in the chronicle “Povist Vremennykh Lit” well on the effort Ukraine Post has made (Tale of Bygone Years). to issue attractive and collectible stamps. Europa issues as a souvenir sheet are a Dr. Kuzych has urged officials at bit unusual, but Ukraine Post went a step Ukraine Post to enter the Europa sou- further and reproduced the entire found- venir sheet in a new contest sponsored by ing legend in microprint as a design fea- the German philatelic magazine ture along the sheet border. The inspired Deutsche Briefmarken-Revue, which will portrayal by winning artists V. Taran and select “the best of the best” of all O. Haruk also depicts scenes from the European stamps entered as the most Povist chronicle along the top and bot- beautiful by their respective countries. tom, and intricate design motifs along the Below are the Narbut Prize winners sides. since the award was initiated in 1993: This year’s voting was widely scat- • 1993 – Larysa I. Koren, 150th tered among the many fine entries avail- anniversary of the birth of Mykola V. able on the ballot. Nevertheless, the Lysenko; and Oleh V. Snarsky, National Europa souvenir sheet emerged as the Flag and Trident Emblem of Ukraine; clear favorite with 23 percent of the vote; • 1994 Yuriy H. Lohvyn, 75th anniver- it was followed by another gorgeous sou- sary of Ukraine’s first postage stamps; venir sheet featuring Ukrainian folk art, • 1995 Serhiy S. Byelyayev, 160th which garnered 16 percent. The chances anniversary of Kyiv University; of this latter design doing better in the • 1996 Yuriy H. Lohvyn, “Hetmans of voting were hurt by its late-year release. Ukraine” series; The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Many who voted early in 1998 had not • 1997 Serhiy S. Byelyayev, 150th is profoundly saddened by the death of yet seen or acquired this colorful item anniversary of Kyiv University and cast their ballot on the basis of a Astronomical Observatory triptych; black-and-white illustration, which did • 1998 V. Taran and O. Haruk, “The Dr. Bohdan R. Bociurkiw, not do it justice. Founding of Kyiv Europa” souvenir Other designs that received recogni- sheet. a long-time friend and associate of CIUS, and retired Distinguished Research Professor of Carleton University, who passed away at his home in Ottawa on October 1, 1998 after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old. The deceased was laid to rest following funeral services

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The Democratic Initiatives Foundation TV broadcaster... not only gathers and analyzes opinion (Continued from page 3) data, but also focuses on educating the than a 30 percent audience share, with public about their results through press youthful average age of 35 – compared to briefings, seminars, conferences and the 45 for its main competitor, the government publication of a journal and books. The objective, Mr. Kucheriv said, is to initiate national station UT-1, and 47 for the a dialogue and debate on major issues. Russian-Ukrainian joint venture TV. The foundation thus far has conducted This large, and especially youthful audi- 16 polls covering many of the most impor- ence is a source of optimism, he said. tant issues facing Ukraine as a nation, he “And we think that’s not bad for a said, and their results have been published Ukrainian-speaking channel, which started in the Ukrainian media as well as abroad: as a channel one and a half years ago,” he in the Washington Post, Globe and Mail, added. Financial Times and The Ukrainian When Studio 1+1 initially started as a Weekly. production company in 1995, UT-1, Mr. Kucheriv said his organization is a which had 7 percent audience share at good example of how Western ideas can that time, hired it to produce six hours work in Ukraine, with the cooperation and of mostly prime-time programming, assistance of Western partners and advi- with the stipulation that it raise UT-1’s sors. audience share. ORT, at the time the Studio 1+1 is a part of Central main Russian channel, then had about European Media Enterprises, the most 70 percent of the audience, he said. successful media enterprise in Central Within 18 months, Studio 1+1 raised and Eastern Europe, with stations in the that audience share to a top-rated 35 per- Czech Republic, Romania and Slovenia, cent, and in 1997 it competed for and as well as Ukraine, Mr. Rodniansky received its own outlet on UT-2, the for- said. It is a public enterprise, with no mer Russian TV station. hidden owners, he added. Studio 1+1 programming, which Asked about the lack of Ukrainian- includes Ukrainian-language entertainment language media products in Ukraine – shows and Ukrainian-dubbed movies and as well as the sorry state of the language series, has many innovative – for Ukraine used on some of them – Mr. Rodniansky – news, opinion and documentary pro- said Studio 1+1 devotes a lot of atten- grams. tion to the level of the Ukrainian used in It scored a “first” in airing a pre-elec- its programming. In general, he said, tion debate between parliamentary elec- getting a large part of the population to tion candidates earlier this year – an switch from Russian to Ukrainian is not experiment that was not fully appreciated easy when some 40 percent of by some candidates, Mr. Rodniansky Ukrainians have family ties in Russia. said. But “it’s only a matter of time,” he And it had another “first” when it joined added, when the younger generation forces with the Democratic Initiatives grows up in a Ukrainian-speaking envi- Foundation for a live election-night cover- ronment. And he pointed to the growing age of the March parliamentary election, success of his Ukrainian-language sta- with the Democratic Initiatives Foundation tion, at the expense of his Russian-lan- providing nationwide exit polling results to guage competitors, as an indication of gauge election returns. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER how the language issue is being It was the first such effort anywhere in resolved. the former Soviet Union, Mr. Kucheriv Before starting Studio 1+1 in 1995, Mr. UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION said, and its accuracy was upheld when the Rodniansky spent the early 1990s working in PHILADELPHIA is seeking a CEO with proven leadership Central Election Committee announced the in the film industry in Germany, where he election results a few days later. produced such international award-win- skills to oversee its $90 million operation. Mr. Kucheriv is now doing further ning documentaries as “The Mission of Degree in related field and at least five years of analysis of these results as a fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg” and “Farewell to the experience is required; advanced degree desirable. Kennan Institute in Washington. USSR.” Candidate must know English and Ukrainian languages. He/she must possess excellent analytical, communication, the question of citizenship. Crimean Tatar leader... A recent agreement between Ukraine inter-personal, organizational and planning skills. (Continued from page 2) and Uzbekistan has simplified the proce- He/she must show ability to implement the Board’s ed accusations of collaboration with the dure for the renunciation of Uzbek citi- strategic vision and goals. Nazis, deported them to Central Asia. zenship and acquisition of Ukrainian citi- In 1961, at the age of 19, Mr. Jemilev zenship by Crimean Tatars who have Salary commensurable with experience. Benefits package joined the Union of Young Crimean returned to Ukraine. High Commissioner provided. Please send your resume to Dr. Zenon Babiak, Tatars and the peaceful struggle for Ogata welcomed the bilateral agreement Suite A, 930 Henrietta Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 recognition of the rights of the deported as a “major step in finding a lasting solu- tion for those Crimean Tatars who have Fax: (215) 663-5673 Crimean Tatar population. His name is also inextricably linked to the Soviet dis- returned and are already stateless or sident movement. In 1969, with Andrei threatened with statelessness.” Sakharov and other human rights As president of the Council of activists, he co-founded the Initiative Crimean Tatars (the Mejlis) and as a Group for the Defense of Human Rights member of the Ukrainian Parliament, Mr. SYSTEMS INSTALLERS in the USSR. For 20 years between 1966 Jemilev has worked tirelessly side by side with UNHCR to help tens of thou- A rapidly growing company and leader in POS systems world wide is looking to fill 3 and 1986, he lived alternately under sur- positions in their NY, NJ territory. All candidates should have a working knowledge of veillance, in hard-labor amps, in forced sands of Tatars to resettle in Crimea, to SCO UNIX and Windows NT and possess excellent written and verbal skills and the abili- exile and in Soviet prisons. obtain Ukrainian citizenship and to ty to learn new products quickly. While still in exile, Mr. Jemilev com- uphold their basic rights. mitted himself to defend of the basic The Nansen Medal is named after the LEVEL I - ASSOCIATE INSTALLER - This person will be responcible for training cus- Norwegian diplomat and explorer tomers on the use of computers and assisting with hardware and software installation. The rights of his people. In 1987 he was ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality industry and teaching or public elected to the Central Initiative Group of Fridtjof Nansen, the first high commis- speaking background. Crimean Tatars, and in May 1989 he was sioner for refugees under the League of chosen to head the newly founded Nations. The prize was established to LEVEL II - PROGRAMMER/INSTALLER - This person will be responsible for program- Crimean Tatar National Movement. That focus attention on refugees and to rally ming and installing hardware and software. The ideal candidate will have some past international support for the plight of restaurant experience, good knowledge of Windows 95, Windows NT and/or SCO UNIX same year he returned to Crimea with his with an emphasis on networking. family, spearheading the return of more forcibly displaced people. The Nansen than 250,000 Tatars to their homeland. Committee, which is chaired by High LEVEl III - SYSTEM DEVELOPER - This person will be responsible for product develop- The new government of Ukraine gave Commissioner Ogata, consists of repre- ment and enhancements. This candidate will have minimum 3-5 years in-depth experience the Tatars permission to return to Crimea sentatives of the governments of Norway working with Windows NT or SCO UNIX and networking. Crystal Reports and/or Sybase and Switzerland, the Council of Europe, SQL background a plus. in 1989, after more than 40 years of Soviet-imposed exile in Uzbekistan, and the International Council of Competitive salary and benefit package offered. Fax or send resume and salary require- Kazakstan and various locales in the Voluntary Agencies. ments to: 201-866-8282 / Micros Retail Systems, 1500 Harbor Blvd. Weehawken, NJ 07087. Russian Federation. It asked the UNHCR The first Nansen Medal was awarded Attention: Personnel. to help in addressing the numerous prob- in 1954 to Eleanor Roosevelt. The medal lems arising from their return, including has been awarded 38 times since 1954. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 19

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