INSIDE:• Former Soviet political prisoner Vasyl Sichko dies — page 2. • New York community recalls Akcja Wisla — page 9. • Follow-up on Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to Lviv — centerfold.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXV HE No.KRAINIAN 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine With state-owned collective farms now gone, T U World BankW to review direction Ukraine seeks to complete privatization of land of Ukraine’s battle with corruption by Roman Woronowycz in disagreements and arguments,” said Mr. by Roman Woronowycz others to leave it – by developing an anti- Kyiv Press Bureau Kulinych. He said also there have been Kyiv Press Bureau corruption program called “Clean Hands.” instances where farmers have had difficul- It is an effort to implement a system of KYIV — More than five years after ties receiving their parcels. KYIV — A World Bank representative accountability, government review, and private land ownership was legalized by As in most every aspect of Ukrainian said on December 3 that the organization checks and balances to reduce the ability of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s state- life, organized crime has made its pres- was not pleased with the results of a sympo- government bureaucrats to supplement their owned collective farms have finally been ence felt here. Racketeers have moved into sium on corruption that it co-sponsored incomes with bribes and blackmail. disassembled. Fledgling agro-enterprises several regions and forced landowners to with Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice, and will Mr. Omelianenko explained that the and private farms are emerging, but the give up their claims at dirt cheap prices. review its commitment to a Ukrainian gov- World Bank is not satisfied with the pace process is far from complete. Even where farmers are not pressured ernment anti-corruption program. and from of the anti-corruption effort. He “We can say today that the land reform to sell by organized rackets, land at times “We see that much wrongdoing goes said he agreed with a statement made to the that began with the giving of certificates to sells at bargain prices. Viktor Sinchenko, on,” said Volodymyr Omelianenko, eco- Toronto Globe and Mail by Peter Langseth, individuals and legal entities is practically head of the district administration of nomic development representative for the a World Bank anti-corruption specialist complete,” said Volodymyr Kulinych, Kaharlyk, in the Chernihiv region, said World Bank in Ukraine. “The government who attended the symposium, that the insti- deputy chairman of the Ukrainian State that pensioners have sold plots of land has admitted as much, but says it is under tution will decide whether to continue its Committee on Land Resources on worth $6,000-$7,000 per hectare for $100 control.” anti-corruption work in Ukraine based on December 4 at a roundtable on land priva- in his district. “Because of the serious eco- Although government officials continue the outcome of the conference. tization sponsored by the World Bank. nomic situation in Ukraine those who have to maintain that corruption in Ukraine is no “Ukraine must do more than express a Ukraine legalized the private ownership money are buying from those who need worse than elsewhere, a recent World Bank desire to work, it must follow the action of land in 1992, but only in August 1995, the money at very low prices,” said Mr. study identified Ukraine as one of the 10 plan,” said Mr. Omelianenko. “It depends when President Leonid Kuchma signed an Sinchenko. “Unfortunately, there are no most corrupt countries in the world. The on who is leading the effort. The committee edict on the procedure for delving out formal mechanisms for the buying and U.S. Embassy’s senior commercial officer, [on the fight against organized crime and shares of state collective farms to individ- selling of land.” Andrew Bihun, had told The Weekly in an corruption headed by Vasyl Durdynets] is uals and organizations, did the transfer of Today landowners can do one of four interview in the early fall that so many cer- currently working poorly; it is not serious.” state-owned land into private hands begin. things with their plots. They can sell them tificates and licenses are needed to begin a The World Bank official said that That act and one from November 1994, to others, work the land as individual business in Ukraine, whether by nationals Minister of Justice Suzanna Stanik was which initiated the privatization of agricul- farmers, rent the land or include it in a pri- or foreigners, that the atmosphere lends informed of the organization’s views at the tural lands, began putting land in the hands vate collective agricultural enterprise. itself to vast corruption. conference. “Mr. Langseth told the minister of the farmers who had worked it for years Oleksii Onyshchenko, agronomist at the The Ukrainian government has made an that the way Ukraine acts will have an for the Soviet state. Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, said that effort to tackle the problem – which has effect on how donor money continues to Since then, 8 million hectares of land made many foreign investors wary of enter- have been privatized through the issuance (Continued on page 5) ing the Ukrainian market and has prompted (Continued on page 5) of certificates to farmers in state collective farms. The average size of a plot of land redeemed for a certificate is 5 hectares. In the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine Ukrainian Cultural Research Center dedicated in Stamford some of the plots doled out were as large as by Irene Jarosewich 20 hectares, while in the western portions of the country certificates were redeemed STAMFORD, Conn. — More than six for as little as eight-tenths of a hectare. decades have passed since Bishop Constantine Mr. Kulinych said he still views the Bohachevsky of the Ukrainian Catholic process as one of transformation. “Today Diocese of Stamford first articulated his vision: it is important that we develop the markets to establish a Ukrainian educational center in and infrastructures that will allow this the United States for those who had left their effort to proceed to a true free market sys- homeland, and for their children and grandchil- tem,” said Mr. Kulinych. dren who were destined to be born in America. That process also has begun. Ukraine’s According to the bishop’s vision, the center State Property Fund has slated for privatiza- was to serve as a link between the New World tion in mid-December a large number of and historical legacy. The bishop understood agricultural storage silos. It is the beginning that true spiritual depth and integrity could only of a large-scale sell-off of the agro-industry come with knowing the past. by the government, which it hopes will be Though Bishop Bohachevsky began to the seed for a natural development of the assemble a collection in 1935, it was in 1937 infrastructure the industry requires. that the Ukrainian Museum and Library But problems remain, the most Complex of the Diocese of Stamford was for- notable of which is resistance by the Left mally established. It was a modest beginning in the Verkhovna Rada, specifically by of books and documents, folk art and religious Verkhovna Rada Chairman Oleksander artifacts. Sixty years later, on November 22, the Moroz. He has resisted the land privati- new, vastly expanded, renovated, and modern- zation effort and has said that he would ized Ukrainian Cultural Research Center, never allow foreigners to own Ukrainian which combines museum, library and archival land. The Parliament under his leader- photo and music collections, was formally ded- ship has not passed a single piece of leg- icated and opened in two large buildings on the islation in favor of land reform. campus of St. Basil College Seminary and the This, according to Mr. Kulinych, has diocesan center of Stamford. Irene Jarosewich led to a situation in which new landowners The renovated buildings that house the are not sure of their rights and responsibil- diocesan center, the educational center and Hennadii Udovenko (left) and Bishop Basil Losten cut the ribbon at the ities. “I must admit that there still are seri- front entrance of the library building, part of the recently dedicated ous problems with the ownership of land. (Continued on page 3) Ukrainian Cultural Research Center. Even at the village level this has resulted 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49 Ukraine-Russia treaty ratification expected Eastern Economist, RFE/RL Newsline Rada and Duma, and it will be obvious NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS that those who oppose the agreement do MOSCOW — Verkhovna Rada not support the political and economic Chairman Oleksander Moroz and Russian IMF approves two tranches of credit will result in a competition for influence in interests of both nations.” Duma Chairman Gennadii Selezniov the Transdniester between Moscow and The head of the Russian Communists KYIV — The IMF board of directors agreed on December 1 that ratification of Kyiv. Moldovan presidential adviser Anatol faction, Gennadii Zyuganov, said that if decided on November 27 to disburse two Taranu, who heads the Chisinau team in the Friendship, Cooperation and previously withheld tranches of Ukraine’s Partnership Treaty between Ukraine and more favorable conditions were created parleys with Tiraspol, said Moldova is for the Russian population in Ukraine, stand-by credit worth about $103 million ready to accept the Ukrainian contingent in Russia should go ahead this month. The (U.S.). The IMF board concluded that by treaty marked a thawing in relations when then the agreement would be supported order to “once more demonstrate its good by the Communists. October Ukraine had more or less met the will and readiness to accept a compromise.” it was signed in Kyiv in May. macroeconomic indicators required under Yet, the head of the Russian Liberal (RFE/RL Newsline) Mr. Selezniov confirmed that the its Memorandum on Conditions of Democratic Party, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russian Duma “received the agreement for Cooperation with the IMF and had speed- said that relations between Ukraine and Summit held at Kuchma residence ratification late and now a lot of effort is ed up the process of structural reform, Russia are a “political game between the needed to approve it within this time especially in the area of privatization. The KYIV — The presidents of Ukraine, two presidents” and added that his party frame.” Mr. Moroz said that most of the IMF’s Kyiv representative noted that, in Lithuania and Latvia held an informal sum- Verkhovna Rada’s committees have would be voting against ratification. the first 10 months of 1997, inflation had mit at President Leonid Kuchma’s resi- already discussed the agreement and come Mr. Moroz said that “a synchronized been lower than expected and that the dence in the Zalissia forest preserve outside to a positive decision on its ratification. ratification” of the treaty will strengthen decline in production seemed to have of the Ukrainian capital. The three heads of Mr. Moroz stressed that “difficulties the authority of Ukrainian lawmakers stopped, though this tendency remained state discussed economic cooperation in the during the discussion stage of the law in before Ukraine’s parliamentary elections weak. The IMF also praised the Ukrainian Baltic-Black Sea region, as well as matters the Verkhovna Rada could occur,” in March 1998. government’s efforts to cushion the effects related to European security and integration. though he added that these difficulties Georgii Tikhonov, the chairman of the of international stock market instability on (Respublika) would not interfere with ratification. Duma Committee for the CIS and the Ukrainian currency market. However, WTO thinking of admitting Ukraine According to Mr. Moroz, relations Relations with Russians Abroad, noted on Presidential Adviser Valerii Lytvytskyi between Kyiv and Moscow “are and will December 1 that the status of the Russian noted that the board had expressed concern GENEVA — Ukraine is making steady be defined mainly by ratification of this language in Ukraine may become a bone about the absence of real reforms in progress on market access for foreign goods agreement and principles and ideas of contention during ratification discus- Ukraine’s budgetary sector which was in talks with other countries regarding included therein.” sions. But Mr. Moroz argued that “there reducing the effectiveness of state curren- admission to the World Trade Organization. Mr. Moroz said he was sure the “agree- are no problems with the use of the cy policies. “The IMF hopes for improve- First Deputy Minister for Foreign ment will be ratified by the Verkhovna Russian language in Ukraine.” ment and therefore it will continue provid- Economic Relations and Trade Andrii ing Ukraine with tranches,” said Mr. Honcharuk confirmed the news after pre- OBITUARY Lytvytskyi. Monthly increases in the size senting new documents on Ukraine’s trade of the budget deficit caused friction policies and tax legislation as part of its bid between the IMF and Ukraine in August for membership. In order to gain member- and September. As a result, Ukraine has so ship, an applicant country must convince far received only one stand-by tranche current members that its markets will be Former dissident Vasyl Sichko, 41 worth $49 million (U.S.) in 1997. (Eastern accessible for goods and services and nego- CHICAGO – Former Soviet political Vasyl Sichko was detained for 40 days in a Economist) prisoner Vasyl Sichko, 41, tragically burned psychiatric prison, tried for “anti-Soviet tiate the text of a protocol covering trade to death in a house fire in Chicago on agitation and propaganda” and imprisoned Ukraine won’t sign land-mine convention policy. Ukraine’s bid for membership November 18. in a special-regime labor camp for three began in November of 1993. (Eastern He was born in exile in Magadan in years. KYIV — Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Economist) Ministry spokesman Viktor Nahaichuk said 1956. For the past 20 years he had been In 1978 Mr. Sichko joined the Ukrainian 900 cases of abuse are revealed involved in dissident activities in the Helsinki Group. Upon release from prison, on December 2 that Kyiv will not sign the USSR and later became active in politi- he continued his pursuits in the Ukrainian land-mine convention in Ottawa, Interfax KYIV — Deputy Prosecutor General cal and community affairs in independent Helsinki Union and other groups that stood reported. He added, however, that Olha Kolinko reported that her agency had Ukraine. up to the Soviet regime. After the collapse Ukraine’s decision was motivated by a lack disclosed approximately 900 cases of abuse Brutal repressions against him by the of the Soviet Union he became president of of money with which to comply rather than in the budget sphere. UkrGaz spent 360,000 Soviet Union regime began as early as the Ukrainian Christian Democratic Party in by opposition to the ban on land mines. Mr. hrv of budget money on tie clips and golden 1977 when he was only 21 years old. Ukraine. Nahaichuk noted that Ukraine might accede emblems. The Cabinet spent 2.15 million Due to his outspokenness and the activi- Due to economic hardships, he came to to the agreement sometime in the future. hrv on buying apartments for high officials, ties of his parents, he was dismissed the U.S. looking for work in 1996. His (RFE/RL Newsline) and 5 million hrv on repairing former Prime from the university he attended in Kyiv mother, Stefania, who was a staunch Ukrainian peacekeepers to Transdniester? Minister Pavlo Lazarenko’s dacha. Ms. where he was studying journalism. He defender of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kolinko also reported that “The whole then demonstratively gave up his Soviet died shortly afterwards and he was obligat- CHISINAU — A Ukrainian peacekeep- downtown of Dnipropetrovsk was priva- citizenship and passport and refused to ed to return to Ukraine to take care of his ing unit will soon be stationed in the tized illegally.” (Eastern Economist) serve in the Soviet army. He applied two children, 9-year-old Petro and 6-year- Transdniester, RFE/RL’s Chisinau bureau unsuccessfully for emigration. Because old Stefania. reported on December 2, citing the Russian- Insurance not mandatory for visas of his insubordinate behavior he was In 1997 Mr. Sichko returned to the U.S. language pro-government daily KYIV — In order to receive entry visas detained in a psychiatric prison for 14 to earn money for the support of his family. Nezavisimaya Moldova. The daily said that for Ukraine, U.S. citizens will not first have days in 1978. He worked in New York, Pennsylvania and Russia, which previously opposed the sta- to have health insurance. Agreement on this Mr. Sichko was unable to find employ- New Jersey, and then moved to Chicago. It tioning of the Ukrainian troops, has point was reached last week at talks in ment because he was branded a trouble- was in Chicago that he met his death in a changed its position following the recent Washington between the Ukrainian Foreign maker and did not have a passport. His fire. His body will be transported to Ukraine visit to Chisinau and Tiraspol of Russian Affairs Ministry and the U.S. State father, Petro, and he were both arrested in for burial. Minister for CIS Affairs Anatolii Department’s consular departments. 1979 because of a scathing speech given at In addition to his two children, Mr. Adamishin. The newspaper also comment- (Eastern Economist) the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv during the Sichko is survived by his father his sister, ed that separatist leader Igor Smirnov hopes funeral of composer Volodymyr Ivasiuk. Oksana, and brother, Volodymyr. the presence of the Ukrainian peacekeepers (Continued on page 18)

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Ukrainian Cultural Research... (Continued from page 1) Glints of history seminary are located on several acres of what was for- The newly dedicated Ukrainian Cultural merly the Quintard Estate, the private home of a million- Research Center in Stamford encompasses the aire. The estate later became a private girls’ academy, collections of the diocesan museum, library and and in 1932 was purchased by Bishop Bohachevsky for archives, containing items that reflect Ukrainian the Ukrainian Catholic Church. history and culture over more than five centuries Msgr. John Terlecky, director of the Ukrainian and from many countries. Below is just a small Cultural Research Center, credits Bishop Basil Losten sample of some of the exhibits and information with providing the opportunity and commitment since he available, by no means comprehensively repre- came to Stamford in 1977 to expand and complete the sentative, of what was seen, or spoken about, dur- center. Hennadii Udovenko, president of the United ing the opening day. Nations General Assembly and Ukraine’s foreign affairs minister, was the keynote speaker at the dedication. He • Handwritten original, in Latin, of the first also praised Bishop Losten’s commitment and added census taken of Ukrainian-Ruthenian Greek- with admiration that he is “always amazed by Vladyka Catholic parishes in the U.S. Commissioned by (Bishop) Losten’s energy,” as well as his scope of knowl- the Vatican, the census was conducted in 1905, edge and interest. and used to support the request that a Greek- More than 120 guests attended the formal opening on Catholic bishop be sent to the U.S. The census Saturday afternoon, and the guests were wonderfully lists 500,000 faithful, with the two largest parish- entertained by the “Pre-Freshman Six,” a group of young es located in Jersey City and Brooklyn, at 10,000 seminarians from Ukraine who have formed a musical parishioners each. group. By early evening, their lively voices pulled • One of the original copies of the “First Map remaining guests into a circle around them, with people of the Sovereign Ukrainian Republic” issued in joining hands and singing along to favorite Ukrainian 1918. Printed in Vienna, by the renowned firm of folk songs. map publishers Freytag and Berndt, the map is Fifty-six young men now attend St. Basil’s Seminary, meticulously bordered with a hand-drawn and, according to Lubov Wolynetz, chief curator of the Ukrainian embroidery pattern, and all the infor- museum collection and the center’s computer reference mation is in Ukrainian. Even the publisher’s librarian, “these young men enliven our diocese, and they name, which had also appeared on earlier maps will be the bridge between us and Ukraine in the future.” of Ukraine, but in Latin letters, was transcribed Mrs. Wolynetz shoulders much of the responsibility of in Cyrillic, and handwritten. including Stamford’s library collection in the On-line • An original copy from October 1919 of the From the research center’s archives: A photo of mem- Computer Library Center (OCLC). This cataloguing sys- Ukrainian-language newsletter, Ranna Zoria (The bers of the War Administration (Boyeva Uprava) of tem, which was started in Ohio in 1967, is now used by Morning Star), the “official organ of the Ukrainian the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (from left) Prof. Ivan 22,000 scholarly and research libraries worldwide. Women’s Alliance,” a diaspora organization. On Bobersky, Dr. Mykhailo Voloshyn and Dr. Lonhyn According to Mrs. Wolynetz, “Our library is the first the front page of the issue appears an appeal in Tsehelsky in Vienna, circa 1917. The Sich Riflemen diasporan library to be part of system. We have a large support of the Ukrainian Red Cross directed “to trained in Austria, originally as part of the Austrian number of books that nobody has, and we do original cat- the Ukrainian Mission” to the attention of “Mr. J. Army; after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian aloguing (on Ukrainian topics), which makes us very Baczynski, 1960 Biltmore Street, Washington, Empire, they became an independent army. proud.” Mrs. Wolynetz noted that there are collegial rela- D.C.” Located on a hill, in the Kalorama neighbor- tions between Slavic librarians and cataloguers in North hood of Washington, the townhouse that housed eastern, southern and southwestern Ukraine under the America and, with the advent of computer networks, a the Ukrainian mission was within walking distance of domination of the Turks. frequent and easy exchange of information. several other embassies and missions, including • An original pamphlet printed in 1896, authored by Dr. Wasyl Lencyk, who was director of the Ukrainian Poland’s, those of the three Baltic states and Hungary. Mykhailo Pavlyk, a colleague of Ivan Franko and histori- Museum and Library Complex since the mid-1950s until • A fragment from the oldest Cyrillic Bible known an Mykhailo Drahomanov, titled “Narodnyi Rukh his recent retirement, noted in his presentation at the to exist, which was printed by the firm S. Fiola in Avstro-Uhorskykh Rusyniv” (The National Movement dedication that the collection at Stamford has “one of the 1491 in Cracow. of the Austro-Hungarian Rusyns). Since Austro- best libraries in Ukrainian studies in North America, not • A set of 18th century vestments from the Kyiv Hungarian authorities forbade the publication of this type necessarily in number of volumes, but in terms of quality Pecherska Lavra. of political literature, the Ruskyi Narodnyi Soyuz (as the of collection, in the type of books and completion of col- • An original map from 1777 of the Ottoman Ukrainian National Association was originally called), lections.” Empire, clearly depicting the vast expanses of south- then located in Shamokin, Pa., printed the pamphlet. Bishop Bohachevsky provided the initial foundation for the collection. In addition to his own personal collec- tion, the bishop received advice from Yevhen Yurii that you can do something with all of these boxes?” tion of printed sheet music, many pages with verses print- Pelenskyi, a Lviv scholar and archivist, on which books Often the library would receive a phone call from a rel- ed in Old Cyrillic; the collection of Dr. Basil Steciuk, a should be purchased and acquired. In the years before the ative of a priest, or parishioner, who had recently passed professor of classics and literature at Seton Hall second world war, the bishop traveled to Lviv frequently, away, asking whether the center would be interested in University; as well as the Kobrynsky collection of fine art often bringing back collection materials with him. the deceased’s collection of books, or parish photos, or and literature. The library now contains 52,000 volumes, and the other items. Over the years, the center received dozens of The center is open by appointment only. Scholars, archive also includes a comprehensive collection of donations from a wide variety of personal collections. individual guests and tour organizers are encouraged to Ukrainian immigrant documents, statutes and by-laws Among the notable collections, according to Msgr. call (203) 327-7899 or 323-7512, or fax (203) 967-9948; from numerous diaspora organizations, as well as arti- Terlecky, are those of Prof. Nicholas Chubaty, an out- facts, photos and documents from religious and commu- standing church historian and the first editor of The nity life in North America. Ukrainian Quarterly; the Rev. Maxim Kinash, a Msgr. Terlecky noted that his career with Stamford’s renowned collector of Ukrainian folk art and folk music, library and archive collection began rather inauspiciously as well as pre-World War II publications from Ukraine; with a simple query from Bishop Basil: “Do you think cantor Stepan Hrabar who donated an extensive collec-

Lubov Wolynetz stands before the original 1937 poster that announced the opening of the Stamford museum and library complex. The poster was designed in the U.S., but printed in Lviv, since pre- On opening day (from left) are: Lubov Wolynetz, Msgr. John Terlecky, Dr. Wasyl Lencyk, Bishop Basil war conditions allowed for open travel and Losten, Hennadii and Dina Udovenko. exchanges with western Ukraine. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49

Ansonia’s Ss. Peter and Paul Parish celebrates its centennial ANSONIA, Conn. – The parishioners of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church marked its centennial with a special liturgy and banquet on Sunday, October 5. The 100th birthday celebration began at 10:45 a.m. with church bells ringing during the procession as Bishop Basil H. Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford, accompanied by many clergy, altar boys and parish youths, was escorted by the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard into the church. More than 600 parishioners, guests and dignitaries greeted the centennial procession with a standing ovation. The children’s choir performed Ukrainian hymns under the direction of Jolanta Kowal, and the children of the first holy communion class made a traditional Ukrainian pre- sentation to the bishop. Bishop Losten and all clergy was welcomed by Michael T.W. Smerznak, chairman of the Centennial Committee, with warm words and with bread and salt. Parish children Jennifer Walker, Michael Tchir, Michael Zanowiak, Thomas Slota and Genevieve Ivanoff greeted the bishop with poems in both the Ukrainian and English languages and presented him with a bouquet of roses. The pontifical divine liturgy was celebrated by Bishop Losten with the following as concelebrants: the Rev. Robert J. Batcho, pastor; Deacon Mark A. Hirniak; Msgr. Peter Skrincosky, spiritual director of St. Basil’s Seminary; Msgr. Leon A. Mosko, pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Hartford, Conn.; and the Rev. Stepan Yanowski of Holy Bishop Basil Losten is welcomed by parishioners, including the centennial committee chairman, Michael T. Protection Church in Bridgeport, Conn. W. Smerznak (to the right of the bishop). The liturgical responses were sung by the St. Macrina Choir, under the direction of John Szpak, and Brian Moir organizations and coach of the church’s youth sports activi- the parish, as well as principal and teacher of the parish served as lector. The altar boys were Stephen Zuraw, John ties, expressed his sincere thanks to everyone who helped school, extended his sincerest congratulations and best Zanowiak, Matthew Syombathy, Timothy Rozum, plan and execute the centennial event. wishes. He acknowledged the presence of the first nuns Michael Rozum, Gregory Rozum, Michael Pysarchyk and Msgr. Skrincosky, former pastor of the parish, delivered who taught at the parish school, Sister Charlotte SSMI, and David Garahan. a keynote address that focused on the history of the first Sister Bernard SSMI. He asked parents to encourage their Following the reading of the Gospel, Bishop Losten parishioners who built the church. He emphasized that our children to participate in church, religious and cultural delivered his warmest greeting to the congregation along grandfathers and grandmothers began their immigration activities, and to teach them to live a Christian life. with a sermon about the relationship with the Lord Jesus in from the western regions of Ukraine to the United States in Special greetings were sent by Pope John Paul II, Ukrainian Catholic churches. In conclusion, the bishop the late 1870s and in the early 1880s. Mostly they were Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky of Lviv, Archbishop said he was proud and happy to be celebrating the church’s poor farmers with very little education. They struggled to Stephen Sulyk of Philadelphia, Bishop Robert Moskal of 100th birthday, extended his blessings for unity and hard make their living, but they loved their heritage and religion. Parma, Ohio, Bishop Michael Wiwchar of Chicago, work, and prayed for the preservation of this beautiful These were the people, he said, who sacrificed to build and President Bill Clinton, Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, church for future generations. U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Connecticut State Speaker of Holy communion was distributed to over 300 faithful by preserve Ss. Peter and Paul Church, the second oldest Ukrainian Catholic church in the United States. the House Thomas Ritter, State Sen. Joseph Crisco (17th Bishop Losten, the Rev. Batcho and the Rev. Ihor Midzak District), State Rep. Vincent Tonuccio (104th District) and of St. Michael’s Church in Hartford. At the conclusion of Msgr. John Squiller, pastor of St. Michael’s Church in the divine liturgy, Bishop Losten and the entire congrega- Woonsocket, R.I. and once the longest serving pastor of (Continued on page 14) tion sang “Mnohaya Lita.” Lastly, after a parish photo was taken, the Knights of Columbus honor guard escorted the bishop, clergy and nuns to the parish auditorium for a reception. The reception was provided and hosted by Alice O’Doy, Claire Pusateri and Deborah German. The centen- nial banquet and concert celebration was attended by over 500 people at the Actor’s Colony Inn in Seymour, Conn. Guests were greeted at the door by members of the ban- quet committee, which consisted of Mary Ellen Kowalchik, Shirley Drake, Olga Kowalsky, Richard Kowalchik and David Dziadik. Guests were ushered to their tables and presented with pewter medallions commemorating the church’s 100th birthday. Paul Mudry, master of ceremonies, and Stanley Orzechowski, parish president, escorted Bishop Losten and all other dignitaries to the head table as they were given a standing ovation. Mr. Mudry then led the audience in the singing of the national anthem, and the program began with Bishop Losten leading all in the “Our Father” in Ukrainian and English. A champagne toast followed. At the close of the dinner, Mr. Mudry introduced all guests and church leaders. He underlined that the parish consists of many talented workers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, judges, engineers, architects, teachers, political leaders (including first selectmen, mayors and a state legis- lator), nuns, priests and many U.S. military officers, including Four-Star Gen. Samuel Jaskilka. Mr. Orzechowski, who also is a member of most parish An outdoor billboard announces the parish centennial. No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 5

With state-owned... Ukrainian World Congress presidium meets (Continued from page 1) by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj Dr. Cipywnyk indicated that, given the In connection with the forcible takeover although Ukraine is encouraging farmers Toronto Press Bureau competing interests involved in formulating of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in to form large collectives, which would Ukraine’s policy towards the diaspora and Noginsk, Russia, the CHCR has written let- allow for large-scale agricultural produc- TORONTO — The presidium of the the seeming inability of Ukrainians to ters of protest to Max von der Stoel, high tion, he sees no problem with a network Ukrainian World Congress has decided to understand the necessity of governmental commissioner on minority rights of the of small farmers. “The factor of private up the tempo of its dance with the Kyiv- non-involvement with non-governmental Organization for Security and Cooperation ownership is the deciding sociological based Ukrainian World Coordinating organizations, there will be no quick fixes. in Europe ; Sen. Alfonse D’Amato, chair of factor. It has more influence on the suc- Council by sending it a “report card” on the He said that what is needed is “time, the U.S. Commission on Security and cess of the agricultural industry than UWCC’s activities and accountability, and endurance, understanding and patience.” Cooperation in Europe; Keston College in size,” explained Mr. Onyschenko. stating that payment of dues would be sus- UWC Vice-President Oleh Romanyshyn England; and other institutions. “Larger would be better, but it is not the pended until a full budget and statement of added that a conference of UWCC and OSCE materials concerning the rights of deciding factor.” accounts has been received, according to a Ukrainian government representatives held minorities were sent to the second Congress Adrian Neal, project manager for a resolution passed at the most recent meet- in North America would be far preferable to of Ukrainians of Russia in order to provide World Bank-supported agricultural edu- ings, held November 21-22 at UWC head- future consultations in Kyiv. “In Ukraine,” an international legal framework within cation project in Ukraine called the quarters here. Dr. Romanyshyn said, “a perplexing emo- which to pursue their rights to freedom of British Know-How Fund, which has Reports submitted by UWC President tional and patriotic haze always seems to religion, preservation of culture, and to invested $10 million in land reform, best Dmytro Cipywnyk, Vice-President Vasyl descend on proceedings.” No formal pro- secure individual and collective rights. summed up the current state of confusion Veryha, General Secretary Volodymyr posal to hold such meetings was adopted, In a related development, the UWC in Ukraine’s agricultural sector. “People Sokolyk and Christina Isajiw, executive but general agreement was reached that the voted to invite the re-elected president of are frightened — they are not sure of director of the UWC headquarters, were all possibility should be explored. the Association of Ukrainians in Russia, their rights. Politicians are scared of los- critical of the UWCC’s inability to commu- Contacts with Ukrainian government Oleksander Rudenko-Desniak, and defray ing control of the situation. Landowners nicate effectively, while UWC Chief the costs of his accommodations in North are not sure of where to put their land Financial Officer William Sametz pushed Dr. Cipywnyk, Mr. Sokolyk and Ms. America. Mr. Desniak is expected to arrive shares; which choice will give them the for the application of financial pressure. Isajiw also noted an increased effort on the in the new year. best economic opportunity.” Criticism was directed also at resolutions part of Ukraine’s government, particularly He also noted ominously that his orga- of the World Forum of Ukrainians, which, through the office of Andrii Popok, chief of World Ukrainian Games nization “has not seen one kopek of according to the UWCC’s by-laws, are to administration at the Ministry of UWC Sports Commissioner Vsevolod investment by the government into land provide direction and policy initiatives for Immigration and Diaspora Affairs, to Sokolyk reported that the first phase of reform,” and that “if we don’t soon see a its executive and member-organizations. encourage the UWC to participate in its plans to hold World Ukrainian Games in partnership we and other agencies will The resolutions were characterized by policies. Kyiv in the summer of 1999 has been set in start to leave.” UWC officers as “unusable.” Last year, the presidential administration motion. He said that a committee of in Kyiv had proposed a vaguely worded activists has been formed and their first for his emotions to subside. I entirely under- program, titled “The Ukrainian Diaspora up meeting has been scheduled for January. stand his situation.” to the Year 2000,” to “examine the needs of Based in part on the Maccabiah Games World Bank... the Ukrainian diaspora in the areas of edu- (Continued from page 1) Mr. Holovatyi has become the major held since 1929 to gather representatives of critic of the program that he formulated in cation, science and culture.” A new set of the world’s Jewish community, Mr. flow here,” said Mr. Omelianenko. April at the initiative of President Leonid directives recently signed by President Sokolyk said the Ukrainian games would Minister Stanik said she felt that the Kuchma, but then was not allowed to Leonid Kuchma has allegedly given new have a cultural as well as sporting character symposium was a success, and that the carry out. After accusing the Cabinet of impetus to the effort. These developments and are intended to attract Ukrainians from World Bank looked at Ukraine’s recom- Ministers of attempting to scuttle the pro- were greeted with guarded enthusiasm by the West, Kazakstan, Russia and other mendations and plans in a positive manner. gram, Mr. Holovatyi was not asked to the UWC presidium, and a letter of agree- countries. “The World Bank agreed to all our propos- return as minister of justice in August, ment with the program’s general principles The committee will debate the question als,” said Mrs. Stanik. She said that reports when Valerii Pustovoitenko was appoint- was sent out. of whether or not to work with Ukraine’s were prepared at the highest levels of gov- ed head of government. During his battle The UWC offices also received a letter government, Mr. Sokolyk said, but is likely ernment that not only identified the state of to implement the anti-corruption program from Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada, to be in favor of such an arrangement, since criminality but also what needs to be done Mr. Holovatyi had expressed frustration Volodymyr Furkalo, requesting that the it would ensure access to stadiums, accom- to bring the situation under control. with attempts by many ministers to diaspora body “examine the possibility of modations and other facilities. The November 28-29 symposium, titled change wording in the plan that would providing financial assistance to Ukraine Turning to the Olympic effort, the sports “On the Path to Morality,” which Mr. have made it toothless or would have ... by way of the creation of a special fund commissioner highlighted the efforts of Omelianenko and Mr. Langseth helped excluded their departments from partici- or any other means” to defray the cost of Roman Dekhnych of Sydney, Australia, organize, was officially sponsored by pation in the program. his country’s decision to accept the presi- head of the committee struck to assist Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice. It was to be a At a press conference called on dency of the United Nations General Ukrainian athletes arriving in his country to review of current efforts to fight corruption December 2, Mr. Holovatyi, who today is Assembly. This request was turned down. participate in the 2000 games. The current followed by brainstorming sessions with the director of a non-governmental organi- Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs focus is on the formation of an acclimatiza- government and civic representatives and zation fighting corruption called Clean Hennadii Udovenko was elected to that tion camp for athletes. leaders of the anti-corruption effort. Hands, as well as president of the Ukrainian post in September. Mr. Sokolyk said that, in a departure “We wanted awareness training. We Legal Foundation, explained that to date Human rights commission active from recent practices by host countries, the thought that there might be fresh ideas for only four of 35 reforms outlined in the pro- Australian government has offered serious the government,” said Mr. Omelianenko. gram had been implemented “Our main Mere months after being reactivated, the financial support to all groups preparing for “The way it happened, it was a report by the point is that the government says the plan UWC’s Commission on Human and Civil the Olympiad, and the Ukrainian committee government of its work.” has been fulfilled. We say that little of it has Rights (CHCR), led by Ms. Isajiw, is back has already received a list of 45 to 50 sites He said World Bank officials were sur- been implemented.” in the swing of things. The Toronto-based to choose from for training camps. prised and dismayed that few non-govern- He also reiterated his long-held view that activist reported that the commission has Little on-site support is foreseen for mental organizations (NGOs) and members President Kuchma works by a double stan- been monitoring the situation of Mikolaj competitors travelling to Japan for the of the media were invited. He also said that dard. “One is for the West, aimed at receiv- Siwicki, author of a study of Polish- upcoming winter Olympics in Nagano, the World Bank was not pleased that Serhii ing Western credits, and one is for daily Ukrainian conflicts, currently on trial in given the virtual absence of a local Holovatyi, the former minister of justice internal policy,” said Mr. Holovatyi. Poland on charges brought in connection who developed the Clean Hands anti-cor- He criticized the centerpiece of the with its publication. (Continued on page 18) ruption program for Ukraine, was not Justice Ministry’s symposium, a long-term allowed to participate. approach to the fight against corruption in “We do not understand why Holovatyi the form of a plan titled “The Conception of was not invited. From May we worked with the Fight Against Corruption for 1998- him as minister of justice in developing the 2005.” Mr. Holovatyi underscored, “What Clean Hands program,” said Mr. is needed is a plan for the next seven Omelianenko. “We never received a specif- months, not the next seven years.” ic answer from the ministry as to why he Ironically, it was Mr. Holovatyi who initiat- was not invited to attend the symposium. ed the development of the report and who We do not know whether it was a personal was its outspoken proponent until his dis- matter or a matter of principle.” missal in September. Justice Minister Stanik defended the way Mr. Omelianenko of the World Bank her ministry organized the event. She said said the organization is presently reviewing Daily or weekly by fax or e-mail, IntelNews provides comprehensive all the NGOs that the World Bank request- the results of the conference. “The fact that coverage of the latest news in Ukraine: ed were invited to the symposium, along the symposium occurred is a positive thing. with 40 representatives of the media. She We are now drawing conclusions,” said Mr. • Economics • Exchange Rates • Politics and Parliament added that a representative of the Ukrainian Omelianenko. • Taxes • Trading Activity • National Issues and Trends Legal Foundation, which is headed by Mr. He added that World Bank officials will • Stock Index • Business Regulations • New Laws and Resolutions Holovatyi, was present and even delivered a meet with representatives of the Ministry of report. Asked about the absence of Mr. Justice to review the direction of the Clean Now offering the IntelNews Business Journal (formerly Economic Review) Holovatyi, the minister responded, “I can’t Hands program in the near future. There give you that answer, because he did not also will be a meeting with President a comprehensive weekly review of financial news in Ukraine turn to me for an invitation.” She then Kuchma before the bank decides its future For subscription or advertising information, call (410) 433-4941 or (310) 452-0959 added, “Mr. Holovatyi needs to allow time role in Ukraine’s fight with corruption. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Chornobyl attitudes U.S.-Ukraine Foundation selects The complex tragedy of Chornobyl was center stage during a recent week of international events, once again underscoring the growing, not diminishing, Constitutional Court project advisors nature of the problem. by Victor Lychyk Constitutional Court. In mid-November, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton greeted the delivery of Publicizing and explaining the struc- WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Ukraine ture and duties of the court is important millions of dollars of American government and private aid to hospitals in Lviv Foundation has recently completed selec- that care for victims of Chornobyl. On November 20 in New York, on behalf of for several reasons. The Constitutional tion of a U.S. advisory board for its grant Court is the sole government agency the G-7, the United States hosted a pledging conference during which more than project titled “Integrating the Constitutional $36 million was committed for the rebuilding of the crumbling sarcophagus that charged with interpreting the Court into Ukraine’s Civil Society.” Board Constitution of Ukraine; its proper func- covers the damaged fourth reactor at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. And members include two chief justices and one on November 25 at United Nations headquarters, the first in a series of confer- tioning is essential to guaranteeing the justice of a state supreme court, a federal protection and development of democrat- ence meetings about Chornobyl was held to initiate the U.N.’s medical aid, judge, professors, scholars of law and polit- research and public education programs. ic values enshrined in the Ukrainian ical science, and representatives of the fed- Constitution. The Constitutional Court is In the first weeks after the disaster in 1986, the prognosis of Chornobyl’s eral government. consequences ranged from “it’s really nothing” to “millions will die.” Between an entirely new institution in Ukrainian The U.S. advisory board will provide government, and its mission must be these sensationalistic extremes, the voice of level-headed experts was drowned expert advice to the USUF to help ensure out: physicians who predicted that health consequences would appear gradually publicized so that an understanding and that topics most critical to the court’s acceptance of the court can take hold in over 15 to 20 years, that millions would not die, but would become ill; mental development will be addressed in the health experts who predicted that long-term public anger and fear would turn Ukrainian society. program. The members of the board are In Ukraine, news agencies reported on into depression, social hostility, lethargy and despair; environmentalists who Judge Bohdan A. Futey, U.S. Court of September 25 that the last nominee to the predicted long-term contamination of the watertable through seepage of radioac- Federal Claims; Chief Justice Thomas J. 18-member Constitutional Court was tive fallout, and the destruction of thousands of micro-eco systems. These less Moyer, Supreme Court of Ohio; Chief approved, thereby making the composition sensationalistic, but no less dramatic, predictions are coming to pass. Justice Joseph R. Wiesberger, Supreme of that court complete. Work on organiz- However, the misinformation, mismanagement and financial chicanery from Court of Rhode Island; Justice Elizabeth ing a counterpart advisory board in the first years after the disaster have taken their toll. At a U.N. press conference, Lacy, Virginia Supreme Court; James G. Ukraine has already begun. The U.S. and Ukraine’s vice minister for emergencies, Volodymyr Kholosha, acknowledged Apple, Federal Judicial Center; Prof. Ukraine boards will work together to assist that the original confusion that enveloped the disaster, a brew of ignorance and Stephen Holmes, New York University; the USUF in preparing seminars and publi- deliberate misinformation, reverberates to this day. Prof. Joseph Gordon Hylton, Marquette cations that will form the substance of the Moscow first denied that the explosion occurred, then admitted the explosion University; Prof. Herman Schwartz, program. occurred, but claimed that it wasn’t that bad, then claimed that it was bad and American University; Prof. Robert took hundreds of millions of dollars in relief money from the West, then pocket- Sharlet, Union College; and Dr. Bruce * * * ed the money instead of giving it to those in need. As a result of these actions, Smith, Brookings Institution. For more information about the USUF an aura of distrust continues to hover around the issue. The USUF received funding for this Constitutional Court program, contact the However, lingering confusion and mistrust are not the only attitudes that grant from the Bureau of Educational and foundation by phone at (202) 347-4264, people concerned with alleviating the consequences of Chornobyl must con- Cultural Affairs of the United States by fax at (202) 347-4267, by e-mail at front. Information Agency, under the authority [email protected], or by mail at There is, for example, the attitude of cold-hearted cost/benefit analysis: of the Fulbright-Hayes Act of 1961. The 1511 K St. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, Chornobyl is immense – a problem that no amount of money can solve. The prob- general purpose of this program is DC 20005. More news about USUF is lem should be allowed to run its course, since most people affected by Chornobyl increase understanding among citizens of available at the foundation’s website at will be dead in 30 years anyway – no use sinking money into a black hole. Ukraine of the Constitution and the http://www.erols.com/usuf. There is the patronizing “it’s not that bad” attitude prevalent among many nuclear industry supporters, who fail to explain exactly what “that bad” would be. Sensation-seekers, often our fellow journalists, want stories and photos of deformed dying children – not statistics about increased rates of miscarriages FOR THE RECORD and thyroid cancer, male infertility and leukemia. There is the attitude that refuses to acknowledge the problem, psychologists UCCA president issues clarification call this “psychic numbing,” and the “it’s no big deal (my problem is worse)” attitude maintained by organizations, groups and countries that resent the money and attention given to Chornobyl. regarding Lazarenko’s visit to U.S. There is callousness, the “really, go away, you’re being a bother” attitude to the tragedy, as well as the fact that at the end of the 20th century, after famines, geno- The clarification below was released did not detract in any way from the gen- cides, mass deportations, assassinations, wars and revolutions, people are tired and on November 21 by Askold S. Lozynskyj, erally positive relationship between the unable, or unwilling, to give any event but the most cursory of attention. president of the Ukrainian Congress Ukrainian Embassy or consulates and the All of the these attitudes towards Chornobyl continue to inform public debate Committee of America. Ukrainian American community. We and decision-making. Therefore we find the visit by the first lady, the efforts of enjoy a close working relationship with the G-7, and the attention of the U.N. encouraging. Chornobyl is a long, slow, The Ukrainian Congress Committee of Ukraine’s representatives in the United endless, insidious drag on the environment and on the health of millions, a his- America generally does not respond to States, essentially predicated on a mutu- toric tragedy that must be resolved. The truth of Chornobyl – that it’s not visual- inaccurate press reports about its activi- ally beneficial exchange of information. ly dramatic like an earthquake, not easily identified like fleeing refugees from ties, unless those reports in some way Our purposes are different, but not con- war, not relatively explainable like an epidemic, and not contained like a flood – affect the functioning of the Ukrainian flicting. is being recognized at the highest levels of international leadership. This is the American community or impugn inno- Finally, the Ukrainian Embassy did attitude of commitment that we understand. cent institutions or individuals with not communicate with us for the purpose whom the UCCA has a relationship. of inhibiting Mr. Lazarenko’s visit. In However, recent press reports in Ukraine fact, we made his schedule available to about Pavlo Lazarenko’s trip to the any interested person, including Embassy Dec. United States have reached a new level and Consulate staff, and received no of distortion. In an effort to limit further comment from the recipients. Our under- TurningTurning the pagespages back... back... debate, we would like to set the record standing is that while Mr. Lazarenko 8 straight. may be President Leonid Kuchma’s The UCCA did not invite Mr. Lazarenko political rival, he certainly is not an 1868 to the United States. We merely expedited enemy of Ukraine or the United States. In 1848, the Supreme Ruthenian Council established the his agenda. Mr. Lazarenko does not need Having offered this clarification, the Halytsko-Ruska Matytsia as a literary and educational society the UCCA’s invitation to procure a visitor’s UCCA would like to stress that should in order to foster schooling and general cultural enlightenment. visa, inasmuch as he is a member of Mr. Lazarenko or anyone else request our In the 1860s, however, it was taken over by Russophiles and began to be the vehicle Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada. Furthermore, assistance in the future, unless he/she of an increasingly conservative ideology. the UCCA did not finance the visit in any espouses a communist/socialist/fascist One of its founding members, a populist priest named Stepan Kachala, became dis- way. The UCCA routinely expedites visits ideology, we will try to be helpful within enchanted with this trend. Together with a group of 72 like-minded clergymen and for many public servants, scholars, artists the parameters of our charter. We sin- intellectuals, he decided to found the Prosvita (Enlightenment) society on December from Ukraine for informational proposes cerely hope that the press in Ukraine rec- 8, 1868, in Lviv. 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(Continued on page 17) No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places cation, the patriarch responded that “We recognize the jurisdiction of the Moscow by Myron B. Kuropas Church should Patriarchate as the canonical jurisdiction value nationalism here.” What about the thousands of Dear Editor: Orthodox faithful who belong to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Andrew Estocin’s letter to the editor Patriarchate and the thousands who belong (October 26) represents the unfortunate to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Another OSI casualty philosophy and logic that has contributed Church? Are these people pagans? On this If it were not for the Demjanjuk debacle, they hid the information from us.” Judge to the break-up of Ukrainians both in the question the patriarch of Constantinople is Gilbert Merritt would probably be a U.S. Merritt has since demanded an investiga- diaspora and in Ukraine. There is a huge very generous. He recognizes that there are Supreme Court justice. So believes Yossi tion of the OSI, especially Mr. Ryan, on difference between “nationalism” and “problems” in Ukraine that need to be Melman, who traced the career of the judge suspicion of violating Mr. Demjanjuk’s “politics.” Nationalism means loyalty and solved. for a recent article in Ha’aretz, a respected civil rights. “My moral and legal obliga- devotion to a nation, in other words, a These are statements not of a “man of Israeli newspaper. tion, as a human being and as a judge, is to sense of identity, a heritage, specific tradi- vision” but of a man whose vision is Judge Merritt was the federal judge the Constitution and to the rule of law,” he tions, a separate language, literature, etc. myopic and whose judgement has been who, in April 1985, upheld the ruling that said. “This is also the obligation of the offi- Politics is the science and art of govern- overpowered by Patriarch Aleksei II of John Demjanjuk was “Ivan the Terrible” of cials in Washington.” His request for an ment within a national structure. Moscow. Treblinka. At the time, his decision was investigation is still pending. Contrary to what Mr. Estocin writes, Patriarch Bartholomew does not “feel praised by major Jewish organizations. Amazingly, Judge Merritt praises our Orthodox youth should be raised on our pain.” He is rubbing salt into our When the Israeli Supreme Court found Michael Shaked, the prosecutor in the a vision of Orthodox Christianity that wounds. Mr. Demjanjuk innocent of the charges Israeli show trial of John Demjanjuk, stresses Ukrainian nationalism. Other Victor Babanskyj brought against him, Judge Merritt regret- whom he considers to be “a noble man Orthodox Christians are. E.g., read the Watchung, N.J. ted his earlier judgment. He quickly came with the highest of principles, quite unlike enthronement homily of Greek Orthodox to believe he had been duped; he our own liars.” He credits Mr. Shaked with Archbishop Spyridon. Although U.S.- Editor’s note: According to security denounced the U.S. Department of Justice, having doubts about the evidence early in born, he stresses the value of Greek her- personnel that accompanied Patriarch particularly the Office of Special the trial. It was these doubts, he believes, itage and language – in other words Bartholomew, 1,200 people were awaiting Investigations (OSI) which, he argued, that eventually led to Mr. Demjanjuk’s Greek nationalism. the arrival of the patriarch, the number “had perpetrated fraud upon the court,” the freedom. Others want and fight for their own that we provided in our report of Israeli Foreign Ministry and various Jewish Yoram Sheftel, the Israeli attorney who Church jurisdictions. There are Greek November 2. The group that awaited the organizations, all of whom had insisted defended John Demjanjuk, has a different Orthodox, Finnish Orthodox, Bulgarian patriarch was divided into two: at the time (and still insist) that John Demjanjuk was opinion of Michael Shaked. “Shaked’s Orthodox, Romanian Orthodox, of his arrival, several hundred people guilty. argument [before the Israeli Supreme Ukrainian Catholics, Polish Catholics, were waiting at the meadow, outside the Big mistake! Judge Merritt’s change of Court] brought the prosecution to a nadir, etc. Why? One reason is that a national- Orthodox Center for the patriarch’s heli- heart was severely criticized by the Anti- in terms of both professional honesty and istic Church nurtures, preserves and per- copter to land. However, the majority of Defamation League (ADL), the World the quality of the argument expected from a petuates a national identity. Also, history people were already waiting by the Jewish Congress (WJC) and the Simon public prosecutor in the Supreme Court,” has proven that some jurisdictions (e.g., church. Later the two groups merged dur- Wiesenthal Center (SWC), the very organi- writes Mr. Sheftel in his book “Defending Russian) have used the Church to subju- ing the moleben. That evening, approxi- zations that had praised him earlier. Ivan the Terrible: The Conspiracy to gate countries to a foreign power and to mately 500 people attended the banquet Overnight Judge Merritt went from hero to Convict John Demjanjuk.” He writes: “The try to eliminate everything nationalistic. inside the center. pariah in the eyes of the Jewish nomen- argument that Shaked made in the Supreme But perhaps that is unimportant for Mr. We have no way of knowing whether klatura. Court, at the behest of his superiors, was no Estocin. more than 50 percent of those in attendance Some believe that up until then, Judge more than a sordid attempt to commit cold- were of Greek descent, since we did not do Merritt, a liberal Democrat, was on a fast blooded judicial murder. The intended vic- Simon T. Nahnybida a survey of the crowd. We’re not sure how track to the Supreme Court. He has a tim was Demjanjuk; the subterfuge the Basking Ridge, N.J. Mr. Babanskyj can be so sure either. Harvard law degree, extensive experience prosecution used to carry out its evil However, because we spoke with several and a sterling judicial and civic record. scheme was the argument, which it knew guests, we do know that Serbian, Greek, That didn’t matter. The ADL, the WJC and to be false that Demjanjuk was Ivan the Patriarch not Ukrainian and Carpatho-Rusyn Orthodox the SWC lobbied the White House and Terrible; the weapon was not a pistol or a faithful were present. Congress against any thought of his eleva- knife, but Shaked’s tongue.” Shaked did In the printed materials that we have tion to the Supreme Court. “They hinted not restrict his argument to Treblinka. He “man of vision” now argued that John Demjanjuk was at Dear Editor: received from the Ukrainian Orthodox that Merritt was anti-Semitic,” according to Church of the U.S.A. and the Archdiocese the Ha’aretz article, “and was not suited for Sobibor, despite the fact that there were no I am, as I am sure are many other of the Greek Orthodox Church, nowhere the position of the Supreme Court. witnesses from Sobibor who could identify Ukrainian Orthodox, in complete disagree- does Patriarch Bartholomew state that the President Clinton buckled under to the him, nor any document of any kind indict- ment with your “Man of vision” editorial of Orthodox faithful in Ukraine “should, or pressure of the Jewish lobby and opted to ing that Mr. Demjanjuk had been there. November 9. must, unite under the Moscow appoint Ruth Ginsburg to the post four The Israeli Supreme Court praised the Patriarch Bartholomew’s visit to the Patriarchate.” We would like to know Mr. years ago.” lower court for its diligence, but overuled Ukrainian Orthodox Center in South Bound Babanskyj’s source for the quote that he As anyone familiar with the Demjanjuk its verdict adding, as if to justify Mr. Brook, N.J., was not such a resounding suc- attributes to the patriarch. Information to case now knows full well, back in the Demjanjuk’s seven-and-a-half-year incar- cess as your editorial and recent articles in that effect was distributed by the Interfax 1980s, the OSI, fully funded by American ceration, that he had been an SS camp The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda make and Reuters news services, which were taxpayers, was under great congressional guard trained at Trawniki – this despite the it appear. As reported by the New Jersey transmitting information released by pressure to produce results. Criticized for fact that there was no evidence that he had Network News on Monday evening, sources associated with the patriarch of being inefficient and inept, OSI officials ever been there or at any other Nazi death November 27, there were approximately Moscow. Mr. Babanskyj can decide for were told to produce results or lose their camp. 500 people at the Orthodox Center to wel- himself how much credence he wishes to funding. In the words of Allan Ryan, then One would think that, given the years of come the patriarch. Furthermore, more than give to “news reports” vis-à-vis the the director of the OSI, during a 1981 public interest in the Demjanjuk case, the 50 percent of those present were Greek and Ukrainian Orthodox Church that originat- interview with an Alabama newspaper: “It TV commentaries, the hundreds of articles not Ukrainian. ed with the Moscow patriarch; this paper [Demjanjuk] was one of the first cases we and newspaper stories, the “60 Minutes” This was not a “welcome” by the views such sources with skepticism. tried, and we were very much on the line. broadcast, as well as the condemnations of Ukrainian Orthodox community. This was If we had lost that case, we probably Ukrainian Americans who defended John a silent protest by the Ukrainian Orthodox would have had a very short lifespan.” It is Demjanjuk, that America’s mass media faithful to the recent statements made by ironic that in his Ukrainophobic book would be more interested in the aftermath the patriarch in Odesa that there is “only I admire courage “Quiet Neighbors,” Mr. Ryan condemns of the trial. If nothing else, one might have one canonical Church in Ukraine and that is John Demjanjuk as a person who “when expected that Mr. Sheftel’s book about the the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow of Prof. Koropeckyj his own security and well being was Israeli show trial would become a best sell- Patriarchate.” And further, “all others Dear Editor: threatened, had shown no feeling for the er. Nothing of the kind. Mr. Sheftel did a book tour a while back, spoke on a few should unite under the Moscow I support Prof. Roman Koropeckyj’s lives of others.” At the time Mr. Ryan Patriarchate.” These statements are certain- knew that his statement was a lie. In reali- obscure radio shows, and that was that. No letter of October 26, unreservedly. I Larry King. No “60 Minutes.” Not even a ly not from a “man of vision” or a man who admire his courage in writing to you. ty, it was the OSI that had conspired to “feels our pain.” shorten Mr. Demjanjuk’s life in order to significant book review. On the contrary, When Archbishop Antony, on a visit to M. Szul lengthen its own. OSI officials concealed his book was ignored and is now practical- Istanbul on November 7, asked for clarifi- Toronto documents exonerating Mr. Demjanjuk for ly unavailable. four years! Fortunately, the Ukrainian American Despite the scurrilous attacks he has had Justice Committee has a few copies left. to endure, Judge Merritt is unrepentant. Interested parties can order one from: Note from the editor: UAJC, 107 Ilehamwood Drive, DeKalb, IL The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a vari- During his interview with Ha’aretz, Judge Merritt noted: “Today we know that they – 60115. Enclose a check for $40 plus $2.50 ety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian commu- shipping and handling. nities. Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and letter-writers are their the OSI, the prosecution in the case and the own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or State Department – lied through their teeth. its publisher, the Ukrainian National Association. Even when they knew without a doubt that Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: Demjanjuk was not ‘Ivan the Terrible,’ [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49

Sheptytsky Institute inaugurates new chairs, prepares graduate programs OTTAWA — The Metropolitan Inauguration of second chair Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies began its sixth academ- It was on April 28 that a capacity ic year at St. Paul University with a crowd of over 300 people from across search for the position of professor in the- Canada and abroad had gathered at the ology with a specialization in Ukrainian Sheptytsky Institute to celebrate the cre- and Eastern Christian Church history. ation of the first endowed university The search follows the inauguration Chair of Eastern Christian Liturgy in this past spring of the the second North America, and the installation of endowed chair at the institute, the the chair’s professor, the Rev. Dr. Chair of Eastern Christian Liturgy, Galadza. funded by the Kule family. In 1994 The evening, Easter Monday accord- the institute had established the Chair ing to the Julian calendar, began with of Eastern Theology and Spirituality, the celebration of paschal vespers, also funded by Doris and Peter Kule of presided over by Archbishop Michael Edmonton. Bzdel, metropolitan of Ukrainian This fall 25 students, including 13 Catholics in Canada along with the Rt. seminarians from Holy Spirit Ukrainian Rev. Exarch Habib Kwaiter of Ss. Peter Catholic Seminary, have enrolled in the and Paul Melkite Greek-Catholic undergraduate programs offered by the Church, the Rev. Galadza and Deacon Sheptytsky Institute in Ottawa. Another Brad Moleski of the Ukrainian Greek- 15 students from other concentrations Catholic Church). Also participating also attend Eastern Christian studies were Bishop Lawrence Huculak, the courses. newly consecrated eparch of Edmonton, As part of its three-year undergraduate numerous representatives from the program, the faculty of theology offers Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic, seven Eastern Christian studies courses Orthodox, Anglican and other Christian Archbishop Marcel Gervais (left), chancellor of St. Paul University, installs the annually, taught by Orthodox as well as communities, along with members of the Rev. Peter Galdaza as holder of the Chair in Eastern Christian Liturgy. Eastern and Roman Catholic professors. Sheptytsky Institute Foundation and the Among professors lecturing this year are: local Ukrainian community. Archbishop Marcel Gervais of Ottawa. work by a special certificate from the Rev. Stephane Bigham, the Rev. The Sheptytsky Institute’s director, In his inaugural address, “Going to the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky some Andrew Morbey, the Rev. Andrew T. the Rev. Chirovsky, along with a Center to Find the Real: The Centrality six decades earlier. Sheptytsky Institute student, Monica of Liturgy in Theological Formation,” Onuferko and Prof. Horia Roscanu; as Summer programs in the U.S., Ukraine well as two full-time faculty of theology Hladunewich of Edmonton, presided the Rev. Galadza outlined how liturgical professors, the Rev. Andriy Chirovsky over the official inaugural program. experience serves to make theology As in previous years, in 1997 the insti- (Chair of Eastern Christian Theology and Sheptytsky Institute Foundation board come alive. In the narrative sections of tute once again offered its intensive sum- Spirituality) and the Rev. Dr. Peter members from every Canadian eparchy his lecture he drew attention to the fact mer programs both in California and Galadza (Chair of Eastern Christian were formally introduced. that the liturgy chair was being inaugu- Ukraine. With the Rev. Chirovsky lectur- Liturgy). In particular, the university’s rector, rated exactly 100 years after the Rev. ing on “Eastern Patristic Spirituality,” Ongoing preparations for master’s and the Rev. Dale Schlitt, introduced the new Nestor Dmytriw celebrated the first and Father Abbot Boniface Luykx on doctoral programs in Eastern Christian chair’s benefactors, Peter and Doris Kule Ukrainian Catholic worship services in “Byzantine Eucharistic Liturgy,” 15 stu- Studies should be completed by the fall of Edmonton, who in 1994 had funded Canada. dents from across the U.S., Canada and of 1998, and the hiring of a third profes- the institute’s Chair of Eastern Theology The Rev. Galadza holds a Ph.D. from Ukraine attended the 11th annual Mount sor by May 1998 is an important step in and Spirituality. Foundation President St. Michael’s College, University of Tabor program at Holy Transfiguration this effort. Applications for the third full- Eugene Cherwick of Winnipeg presented Toronto, and has been teaching at St. Monastery in Redwood Valley, Calif. time theology professorship with a spe- commemorative icons from Ukraine to Paul University since 1992. However, (June 21-July 19). cialization in Ukrainian and Eastern the benefactors – who contributed $1 his association with the institute began The summer program in Ukraine, co- Christian Church history are being million for each of the two chairs. many years prior to that, as he lectured at sponsored by the Lviv Theological received by the dean of the faculty of The dean of the faculty of theology, the institute’s unique summer program at Academy, was held for the second year theology at St. Paul University, 223 Prof. James Pambrun, spoke of the Mount Tabor Monastery in California. (July 5 - August 3) at Holy Dormition Main St., Ottawa, Ontario KlS lC4. unique contribution of the Sheptytsky The lecture brought the audience to its Monastery in Univ (one hour east of Founded in Chicago in 1986, the Institute’s Eastern Christian studies pro- feet for an enduring ovation, and Lviv). Thirty students from all over the Sheptytsky Institute relocated in 1992 to grams and expressed his conviction that “Mnohaya Lita” was sung for the country participated in the program. Ottawa where, as an integral unit of the the Rev. Dr. Galadza is undoubtedly the chairholder. Among them were not only Greek- St. Paul University’s faculty of theology, most qualified choice in North America It is noteworthy that the professor’s Catholics, Orthodox and a Roman it has introduced hundreds of students to to hold the new chair. Thus introduced, late father, Mychajlo Galadza, who spent Catholic, but also a Lutheran and an the theological and spiritual heritage of the chair’s first professor was officially his life as an extraordinary cantor, had Evangelical. Two courses were offered: Eastern Christianity. installed by the university’s chancellor, been recognized and honored for his “The Byzantine Liturgy of the Hours” (the Rev. Galadza) and “Eastern Christian Doctrine I: Trinity, Christ and the Holy Spirit” (Prof. Jaroslaw Skira). At this remote Studite monastery founded by Metropolitan Sheptytsky, participants enjoy the Christian hospitali- ty of the monastic community and expe- rienced Byzantine liturgical and spiritual traditions brought alive through prayer and study. The director of the institute, the Rev. Chirovsky, explained: “One of the important characteristics of all Sheptytsky Institute programs, whether here in Ottawa or abroad, is the unity of theological study and liturgical prayer. Whereas in the classroom we often make God the object of our study, in the chapel we seek to restore the proper relationship between God, the Creator, the Savior, the Source of all Life, and human beings, redeemed, living creatures, whose proud intellect is a mere reflection of the infi- nite wisdom of God.” * * * For more information on the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies and its programs, or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please write to: The Sheptytsky Institute, St. Paul University, 233 Main St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1C4. phone: (613) 236-1393, ext. 2332; fax: Participants of the summer program at Holy Transfiguration Monastery in California. 782-3026. No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 9

Newby Bohdanna York T. Pochoday events thatrecall OUN leaders Akcja had assigned WislaSerhii tragedy and formation of UPA Kachynsky to form the first company of NEW YORK — A series of Ukrainian the UPA, after reviewing the need and commemorative events took place on desire for partisan activities. October 17-26 in New York City to recall The UPA is deemed to have been offi- three historic anniversaries: the 55th cially formed on October 14, 1942. In anniversary of the formation of the November 1943 the general staff of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), the 50th OUN reformulated itself as the general anniversary of the raids by certain divisions army staff of the UPA. This staff was of the UPA and the 50th anniversary of the headed by Taras Chuprynka (Roman forcible deportation of ethnic Ukrainians by Shukhevych), who took on the role of lead- the Polish Communist government, com- ing UPA battles. In December 1943 parti- monly known as Akcja Wisla. san groups, including the division of Bulba Committee for commemorations Borovets and Melnyk supporters of the OUN, folded into the UPA structure in It was on February 22, during a meet- view of the emerging need to create mili- ing of numerous Ukrainian community tary formations. organizations from the New York-New Prof. Zabrowarnyj, an economics pro- Jersey metropolitan area, that an execu- fessor at Szczecin University in Poland, tive committee was formed for the elaborated on the atmosphere and motiva- express purpose of preparing a commem- tions existing in Poland during the 1939- orative program honoring these tragic 1949 period. He referred to Akcja Wisla as anniversaries and its fallen victims and a totalitarian act and classified it as geno- heroes. The committee members were: cide. Prof. Zabrowarnyj summarized the Barbara Bachynsky (Ukrainian National illegal operation as a forcible relocation of Women’s League of America), presi- over 1,000 Ukrainian villages to lands dent; Lev Futala (Society of Soldiers of taken by the Poles from Germany, whose the UPA), Marie Duplak (Organization primary purpose was the complete dena- for the Defense of Lemkivschyna) and tionalization and Polonization of the Julian Kotlar (Association of Veterans of Ukrainian populace. The Jaworzno con- Volodymyr Kurylo conducts the commemorative program held at The Cooper the UPA), vice-presidents; Zenia centration camp, only a few miles from the Union in New York. Brozyna (Plast), corresponding secre- infamous Auchwitz death camp, was tary; Joseph Trush (Ukrainian American formed as part of the process of this ed Polish territories. Contact with the West, to demonstrate and explain to the audience Coordinating Council), recording secre- forcible deportation. Over 4,000 members especially the Ukrainian diaspora, was some recently accessible top-secret docu- tary; Bohdanna T. Pochoday (Ukrainian of the Ukrainian intelligentsia – men, deemed to be sufficient to cause additional ments, including those signed by Nikita American Bar Association), treasurer; women and children, religious and teachers problems for the deported Ukrainians. Khrushchev from formerly secret USSR Michael Kowalczyn (United Ukrainian were sent there. Ukrainians were stereotyped by the Poles archives, which elucidate the Soviet American Relief Committee), Stepan An additional aspect of this annihilation as being nothing more than “bandits” who Union’s role, or the lack thereof, in Akcja Woroch (Ukrainian Medical Association process was Poland’s control over the deserved their fates. Over the years, some Wisla. Prof. Serhiichuk pointed out that the of North America), Alexander Bilewicz assets of Ukrainians and the destruction of members of the Polish intelligentsia have Molotov-Ribbentrop Treaty of August 23, (Association of Veterans of the UPA) many libraries, churches and other evi- acknowledged the criminality of this treat- 1939, was critical to the fate of western and Wolodymyr Janiw (Ukrainian dence of Ukrainian life – all in an attempt ment of Ukrainians, including Akcja Wisla. Ukrainians. National Aid Association), members. to cover the government’s criminal acts. Prof. Serhiichuk, a historican and pro- Finally, Maj. Sodol of New York, author Requiem services Prof. Zabrowarny, also focused on the fessor from Kyiv, was the third panelist at difficult lives of Ukrainians in their relocat- the conference. Prof. Serhiichuk was able (Continued on page 16) Commemorations of the 1947 anniver- sary had commenced earlier in the year with requiem services in various Ukrainian Baptist, Catholic and Orthodox churches Commemorative concert features top talents throughout the United States, remembering by Helen Smindak New York’s popular Promin vocal Mr. Grishko, who hails from Kyiv and those who had died or suffered during this ensemble. is appearing at the New York City Opera tragic period. Ukrainians worldwide were NEW YORK — A program featuring The occasion was part of solemn week- this season in “La Traviata” and asked to unite in spirit with Ukrainians in some of the finest Ukrainian talents of the end events commemorating the 50th “Macbeth,” sang Petro’s yearning aria Poland on Sunday, May 11. (Not all U.S. and Ukraine could only be described anniversary of Akcja Wisla and the 55th “Sontse Nyzenko” from the opera parishes, however, were able to heed this as exceptional. And that’s exactly what an anniversary of the founding of the “Natalka Poltavka” and Leontovych’s plea, in part due to the fact that this was October concert at The Cooper Union in Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), as well contemplative work “Dyvlius Ya na Mothers’ Day in the United States and lower Manhattan turned out to be, bring- as the 50th anniversary of raids by some Nebo.” other church events already had been ing on stage tenor Volodymyr Grishko, UPA divisions. The performers chose From Ms. Hrabova, a soloist of the planned.) coloratura soprano Alexandra Hrabova, material that suited the subject, resulting Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet and a Educational conference world-renowned pianist Alexander in a subdued and modulated, but lovely Slobodyanik, dancer Andriy Cybyk and production. Sometimes less is more. (Continued on page 16) The second commemorative event pre- pared by the executive committee was an educational conference, for the express purpose of reviewing the history of, and new information about, the formation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and Akcja Wisla. Attracting a capacity audi- ence of approximately 140 people, the con- ference took place on Saturday, October 18, at the Shevchenko Scientific Society in New York City. The panel participants at the conference included Prof. Stepan Zabrowarnyj from Szczecin, Poland, Prof. Volodymyr Serhiichuk from Kyiv and Maj. Petro Sodol. As president of the executive com- mittee, Mrs. Bachynsky greeted the audi- ence and turned over the conduct of the three-hour conference to Prof. Volodymyr Stojko of New York. Prof. Stojko commenced the conference discussions with a review of the motiva- tions for the formation and activities of the UPA and the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) during the World War II period. In particular, Prof. Stojko com- mented on the formation of Soviet and par- tisan groups in the Volyn region of Ukraine, the German occupation and the A combined choir, directed by Bohdanna Wolansky, sings the prayer “Vladyko Neba i Zemli” at the conclusion of the Soviet partisans’ activities that led to the concert program. formation of the UPA. It was explained 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49 FOLLOW-UP: First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in Lviv

Excerpts of First Lady Hillary Rodham the circle of free nations.” That time for are speaking a new language of freedom and tors and nurses she didn’t even know saved Clinton’s address at the Ivan Franko Opera Ukraine is now – and I am honored to be shar- democracy and then turning their words and her child’s life. They didn’t have to do this – Theater: ing that time with you. ideas into concrete actions. but they did. ... I would like to talk with you about voices I can think of no better place to do this than I stood inside the beautifully restored Gilad ... The writer, Ivan Franko, after whom this – the voices of women, the voices of young in Ukraine. It was here in Lviv in 1879 that the Synagogue, where citizens can once again beautiful opera house is named, wrote that, people, the voices of all those throughout Union of Ukrainian Women [Soyuz Ukrainok] worship freely. There, the rabbi told me what “There will come a time when you will sit in Ukraine and the newly independent states who was established. it meant to open a Jewish school after so many This organization – one of the largest years of unspeakable hardship. That it had women’s organizations in Europe between the given him faith that the community would sur- two world wars – went into villages to teach vive. The community didn’t have to do this for women and their families how to start small its children – but it did. businesses, how to start child care centers, I stood inside the magnificent, renovated St. how to pool their resources to purchase first George’s Cathedral. For too many years, the aid materials that would save lives in rural faith of the people whom I met had been dri- areas. ven underground. The congregation prayed in Like so much that is good, the union was hidden places; the beautiful symbols of their crushed by communism. And like so much faith were hidden away in cellars and attics. that is good, it was reborn in 1990 – along Today, the members of St. George’s practice with your sovereignty. With each year of free- their religion in the clear light of day. And dom, the union has grown stronger. And this they are using their faith not only to worship fall, thousands of people gathered where the as they please, but also to reach out to others remains of the union’s last pre-communist whom society pushed away, such as children president – Milena Rudnytska – were brought with disabilities. The people of St. George’s back here to Lviv for eternal rest. didn’t have to do this – but they did. ... If you think about a modern, indepen- ... It is especially important that the voices dent, well-functioning society as being like a of women be heard, for the legacy of commu- three-legged stool, you and this audience have nism placed special strains on women. been working to strengthen each of the three Especially in the old state structures, too legs. You have worked in government, to many women are the first to lose their jobs and make the government democratic and trans- the last to get new ones. Too many women parent. You have worked to build a free mar- often live in fear of violence at the hands of ket economy that gives more opportunity to family members. For them, home provides no individuals. And you have worked to create refuge, the law no protection and public opin- the third leg of this stool, what we call civil ion no sympathy. Too many women are pre- society. vented from getting proper health care, either You have chosen to help build civil society, because quality care is not available, or by fighting for women’s health, by running for because they are simply unable to find the political office, by cleaning up the environ- time, between family and work obligations, to ment, by starting child care centers and begin- care for themselves. And through all of this, ning summer camps for the children of not enough women are sitting at the table Chornobyl, and in many other ways. when decisions are made in too many coun- ... Yesterday, I saw citizens of this city tries. building a civil society. I stood with thousands And it is clear that democracy without the of people at the new memorial honoring vic- full participation of women is a contradiction tims of Communist repression. This memorial in terms. And that human rights are women’s was erected not by the government. It was a rights and they must be respected. gift of the victims of communism, their fami- It is, for example, a violation of human lies, and private organizations. They didn’t rights when women are trafficked, bought have to do this – but they did. and sold as prostitutes. As my husband has I visited a health clinic filled with children said, this is nothing less than modern-day balanced between life and death. Infants born slavery. And I know that many of you here prematurely, some critically ill. But for their today are working hard to end this practice cries, these children have no voice. They can- once and for all. not compel someone to come to their aid. And Today, I am pleased to announce that the yet doctors, and nurses, parents and communi- Official White House Photograph United States government, in cooperation ties – from both Ukraine and the United States with the United Nations, will be working First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the Lviv opera house. – chose to do so. As one mother told me, doc- with NGOs in Ukraine to launch a new information campaign to reach women who may be in danger, and to inform law enforcement and consular officers, and international organizations so they can be on the look-out for, and ultimately put a stop to this crime against humanity. I will return home with many impres- sions and wonderful memories. I will also return home to speak to my own people, the citizens of the United States. I will tell my fellow citizens what I have seen and why the United States must stay constantly engaged to support forward-looking reform and leaders who are working on reform. In recent days, I have seen first-hand what America, working hand in hand with the people of Ukraine, has accomplished: fos- tering innovative health clinics, providing loans to start small businesses, sending Peace Corps volunteers to work with the people here. ... Just six years after your independence, you have much to be proud of. The sun of freedom is higher in the sky. And yes, it has a ways to travel. I know you will stay the course. And as you do, please know the American people will stand with you. I hope that you take great pride in where Ukraine stands today and that you take great confi- dence in the fact that the United States will be your partner, and your friend, as we travel together into the 21st century and the new mil- lennium. Roman Woronowycz Thank you very much. God bless the The first lady at the memorial to victims of Soviet repression, after being introduced by former Soviet political prisoner Ivan Gel. United States and God bless Ukraine. No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 11

Excerpts of the first lady’s remarks at the Gilad Synagogue: ... this is an historic place, both for the Jewish community and for the entire Ukrainian people. Just as we are here with a revitalized, very strong Jewish community, we are here in a country that is rebuilding itself as well. One of the most important values of any democracy is the freedom of religion and respect for people of different religious faiths. I’m very impressed at the attitude of the Ukrainian government and people who are supporting such a strong commitment to religious freedom in this country. And so we can see the enthusiastic faces of the chil- dren who are learning and studying here – and as the rabbi so profoundly said, becom- ing both Jewish and Ukrainian, with great pride. I come on behalf of my husband, the president of the United States, and the American people to strengthen the bonds of friendship and partnership between the United States and Ukraine so that together we can build a future that is worthy of the children of my country and the children of Ukraine. I thank you for the many contribu- Official White House Photograph tions and efforts that all of you are making Children greet the first lady at the Gilad Synagogue. to make that better future a reality. ...

Roman Woronowycz Official White House Photograph The first lady’s entourage is given a tour of St. George Cathedral by Dr. Borys Gudziak of the First Ladies Hillary Rodham Clinton and Liudmyla Kuchma at the Icon Lviv Theological Academy. On the left is Bishop Lubomyr Husar; on the right is Lviv Mayor Restoration Institute at the Ukrainian National Historical Museum. Vasyl Kuibida.

Excerpts of the first lady’s remarks at the Neonatal Resuscitation Centerof the Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital: ... I hope my visit also reinforces the strong ties between the American and Ukrainian peoples. One of the examples of those ties is found right here at this hospital in the part- nership between the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and the doctors and nurses here at this hospital. I am also very pleased about the role that the American International Health Alliance and the United States Agency for International Development have played in supporting this partnership since 1993. This center represents a partnership between the government, the private sector, and the volun- tary sector of your country and my country. Since the partnership here began, infant mortality has been reduced by 30 percent. Clearly, this model works, and I am very pleased to learn that the Ministry of Health is work- ing with USAID, AIHA and the Henry Ford Hospital to establish centers like this one throughout Ukraine. I also want to acknowledge some of the other partners in this effort. I am delighted that the United States gov- ernment’s Operation Provide Hope, working with Nadia Matkiwsky and the Children of the Chornobyl Relief Fund, this week delivered a major shipment of donated pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment to the center, including an ambulance. The airlift from project Provide Hope also came with winter clothes and relief supplies gathered by Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio through the Anastasia Fund and the Toledo Sister Cities Organization. I also want to thank Ford, both here and in the United States, for the ambulance which Ford donated. I look forward to working with and learning more about other partnerships between my government and Official White House Photograph yours to advance health care. ... The first lady at the Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital’s neonatal unit. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49

SSPPOORRTSTSLLIINNEE by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj

A true sign of this sport’s global appeal goal and rifled a shot that deflected off at is that this space received two excellent sub- least one player, sending the Ukrainian missions concerning Ukrainian doings in goalkeeper in the wrong direction and into international competition. The first, by despair. Nestor Jaworsky of Australia, concerns the With the score at 1-1, Ukraine needed national team’s valiant, but ultimately another three goals, and Croatia could smell failed, attempt to qualify for the World Cup success. Their defense clamped down in an competition in France next year. The sec- iron grip, and Ukraine’s attack withered. GOVERNMENT JOBS ond, by George Hawrylyshyn of Brazil, As reported by Reuters, at a press confer- HIRING NOW! $11 - $33/HOUR. concerns Kyiv Dynamo’s success in the ence following the match, a visibly upset PAID TRAINING - FULL BENEFITS European Cup. Both have been supplement- Ukrainian coach, Josef Szabo, said: “It was FOR INFO. 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The decision seemed and its Ukrainian players Serhii Yuran and to stop Ukraine’s momentum and allow a Viktor Onopko (Mr. Kanchelskis was sus- rattled Croatia to regain its composure in pended for injuring the Italian goalkeeper in front of 100,000 vocal supporters at the Moscow) lost to Italy 1-0 and were also out. Republican Stadium. Serhii Rebrov will no doubt be dis- A disheartening sleet began to fall. Then traught. As Ukraine’s other outstanding a Croatian defender flew, spikes first, into striker, he scored the winning goal on no Mr. Shevchenko’s legs as the Ukrainian less than three occasions in this qualifying was mounting one of his lightning runs campaign. towards the penalty area. No card. No foul. Oleh Luzhnyi, the redoubtable fullback Further disaster followed. At the 27th who refused to play for Russia in the 1994 minute, Alen Boksic, a forward who plays for Italy’s Lazio team, turned in front of the (Continued on page 13) No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 13

right havoc and destruction on Barcelona Sportsline (4-0 in Spain and 3-0 at home in the (Continued from page 12) Ukrainian capital). World Cup after the Russian Football As Mr. O’Reilly mentioned in his report, Federation blocked Ukraine’s participation under communism Dynamo was a rallying in it, will also be disappointed. It is to be point for Ukrainians who objected to rule hoped that Mr. Luzhnyi, a former member from Moscow, but after 1991, club officials of a Soviet squad who will be 33 when the stuck in Soviet times began discouraging World Cup comes around again in 2002, displays of patriotism. Now, according to a Ukrainian fan inter- has not missed his chance. viewed by The European, “the players There is a saying that everything comes applaud us when they see the flags and ban- to those who are prepared to wait. ners. They know we are celebrating the It appears that Mr. Shevchenko, 21, is rebirth of the Ukrainian nation.” willing to do just that. According to The “Life is hard here,” Ukrainian journalist European, in the past year he turned down Fidel Pavlenko told The European. offers from AC Milan and Manchester “Success in football gives us a rare chance United, two of Europe’s wealthiest and to come together, cheer and be proud of most successful clubs, so that he could con- being Ukrainian. We used to see reports tinue his football studies in the Ukrainian referring to ‘Kiev of Russia.’ Now every- capital. one knows where Kyiv is.” “I am flattered by the interest of such The two multi-goal wins against Efrem Lukatsky famous clubs,” Mr. Shevchenko said, “but I Barcelona were particularly impressive. Andrii Shevchenko (right) celebrates the tying goal in the Ukrainian team’s grew up watching players like Blokhin who Although “Barca” no longer counts on game against Croatia on November 15 with his teammates Serhii Rebrov (left) were coached by Mr. Lobanovskyi. I am Brazilian whiz kid Ronaldinho, it is still one and Vitalii Kossovskyi. happy to learn from him also.” of the strongest international teams, and European Champions’ League success includes three Brazilians: Rivaldo, UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS !!! Anderson and Giovanni. As Dominic O’Reilly put it in The Andrii Shevchenko put on a show in European, “Napoleon would have appreci- Barcelona, scoring a hat trick. He opened Looking for a First Mortgage? ated the way Dynamo Kyiv have leapt from the scoring at the 10-minute mark of the exile to majesty in barely a year.” first half, and had the Spaniards staring. Need to refinance? In 1995 they drew a three-year ban for They began to press and left themselves allegedly attempting to bribe a referee with open to dangerous Dynamo counterattacks. furs before a match with Greece’s As one local sports paper put it: Looking for - Panathanaikos. After an impassioned appeal “Shevchenko was diabolical and buried from Ukraine’s federation head, protesting Barcelona’s hopes with two more goals in that this was a death sentence for his coun- the same period at 33 and 44 minutes. In the try’s program, the ban was reduced to one second half, Serhii Rebrov closed the count Great Rates year. for Dynamo at the 25-minute mark.” Instead of killing Ukrainian football, it On American Thanksgiving Day, seems to have had the opposite effect. November 27, they are at home hosting Low Fees Dynamo has ridden a sense of mission to PSV Eindhoven. If they win, they will right injustice and a newfound patriotism to advance to the eliminatory playoffs of the Prompt Approval crush powerful opponents such as Champions League competition. Newcastle of England and PSV Eindhoven Maybe it does take the Shevchenko fam- of the Netherlands. Recently it wreaked out- ily to bring back the glory days. CALL 1 (800) 253-9862 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49

Phoenix marks “International Christmas”

PHOENIX, Ariz. – International Christmas XVII is the annual holiday festival held in downtown Phoenix, on the indoor concourse of Bank One Center. Between November 30 and January 2, 1998, the display will include 46 individually decorat- ed trees representing ethnic groups from the community, Christmas characters and Santa carvings by artist Joseph Cabeen, hundreds of dolls collected from around the world (courtesy of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum) and dozens of nativity sets (courtesy of the Bill Wilbur collection). Midday choral concerts will be presented on weekdays of December 1-19, and ethnic entrees will be served for lunch at the Coin Room Cafe throughout the month. For additional information call (602) 221-1005. Seen above decorating the tree representing Ukraine are: (from left) pianist Anna Dworskis and artist Christine Boyko.

The Obrij dancers of the parish, under the Ansonia’s... direction of Mr. Stuban, welcomed the audi- (Continued from page 4) ence with sheaves of wheat, bread and flow- Yes, I wish to support The Ukrainian National Foundation Inc. Mayor Nancy Valentine of Ansonia. ers. The children went down on their knees and prayed the Guardian Angel prayer in of THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Frank F. Stuban, co-chairman of the Centennial Committee, presented a short Ukrainian. They also danced the “Zhuravli,” “Velykodnivka,” “Yordan-ivka” and I enclose my tax-deductible donation for history of Ukraine, highlighting the tradi- tions, dances, songs and regional cos- “Chornomortsi.” the UNA’s 1997-1998 Christmas cards. tumes. He also asked for a moment of Another parish group, the Vesna dancers silence in remembrance of all the under the direction of Beata Slota and deceased parishioners who had worked Jolanta Kowal, danced the “Polka,” The Ukrainian National Association has published a new series of hard for the church. “Kozachok” and “Hopak.” Christmas cards for 1997-1998. The cards are reproductions of works The original Ss. Peter and Paul Parish Both ensembles comprise children age 3 of Ukrainian artists. Archangel Michael-XVllc. Holy Ghost Church, was founded on March 18, 1897. The to 15. Troupe members were dressed in tra- Rohatyn Ukraine, Icon Archangel Gabriel-XVc. Lviv Ukrainian Art church was build on May Street in ditional colorful costumes from several Museum; Icon Archangel Michael-XVIIc. by Ilia Brodlakovych, Ansonia, and was dedicated on July 24, regions of Ukraine. Transcarpathian Art Museum, Ukraine, Praying Child, by Jacques 1898. The present church was constructed The Obrij dancers sang the Ukrainian Hnizdovsky, New York, NY, Guardian Angels, by Christina Saj, in 1915-1916. Its exterior is yellow brick; national anthem and the Rev. Batcho con- Bloomfield, NJ, Angel, by George Kozak, Detroit MI. the roof is covered with red slate and the cluded the parish celebrations with an All proceeds from the sale of these cards are designated to aid and domes with copper. The interior walls are expression of thanks to all and a benedic- support educational, charitable religious and scientific projects in the covered with artificial Numidian marble tion. The audience then sang “Mnohaya Ukrainian community in the Diaspora and in Ukraine. Contributions with reddish-brown veins. The stained Lita.” are tax-deductible through UNA's Ukrainian National Foundation, a glass windows, the iconostas and the Dance music was provided by Peter Guardian Angels - 1994 murals on the 90-foot-high center dome Dutkanych and Ed Bednarskij and their by Christina Saj, Bloomfield, NJ 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt non profit foundation. are the church’s distinguishing feature. six-piece band until 10 p.m. Order your Christmas cards today and they will be mailed to you immediately. This year half of the cards have a Christmas greeting in both languages, the other half of the cards are blank, so they can be used for other occasions. Your support and donation to the Ukrainian National Foundation enables you to unite in the Christmas spirit with family and friends throughout the world while supporting the Ukrainian community. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Angel - contemporary please call us directly. by George Kozak, Detroit, MI The Obrij singers and dancers with their director, Frank F. Stuban. No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 15

ART SCENE Christina Saj’s “Remembering Myth”

by Olha Shevchenko The circle is surrounded by a shimmering gold aureole, a device used by Ms. Saj to MONTCLAIR, N.J. — In an exhibition lend her imagined goddess an air of conse- titled “Remembering Myth,” held here at crated authority and link her with the cus- the Midland Gallery on September 6 - tom of using halos to connote power or October 3, painter Christina Saj made a holiness shared by both Christian and personal visual statement about her belief ancient Greco-Roman traditions. in the importance of myth and ritual in The circle is a symbol that is present in modern society. many of Ms. Saj’s paintings, either inci- Ms. Saj, whose artistic philosophy is dentally or as the focus of a composition, rooted in the Byzantine tradition of icon- as in the work “Magic Circles.” This is not painting, has not chosen this theme with surprising, as the circle is considered to be the intention of simply illustrating myths one of the great primordial images of from a variety of ancient or primitive cul- mankind and a very powerful universal tures for their own sake – rather, some- spiritual symbol. thing universal is being sought through The topic of shamanism, the most their exploration. The realization that all ancient of mankind’s religions, is a natural cultures are involved in the search for spir- diversion from the subject of magic. itual meaning in human existence has led Shamans are best known for their supernat- Ms. Saj to move beyond her habitual para- ural ability to heal, in which capacity they meters of the Christian belief system in are sometimes referred to as “medicine her work. men.” “The Dance of the Shaman,” humor- The paintings in her most recent exhibi- ously subtitled “Tango,” symbolically rep- tion can be divided into three categories: resents the ritual that enacts the shamanistic the first features Christian themes, the sec- myth. In this painting Ms. Saj depicts the ond deals with the Greco-Roman mytho- dance as a tango performed by two bone- logical tradition, and the third encompass- like elements, a symbol that recurs in sever- es paintings that depict generic myths and al other works in this collection. myths belonging to other cultures, as well Ms. Saj’s intention in presenting her as broad spiritual concepts. paintings as a coherent body of work is to Christian subjects take on the quality of emphasize the parallels and overlap myth insofar as they seek to explain mys- between religions and cultures of the teries that are basic to the experience of all world. By looking back at ancient times mankind. For example, the well-known and primitive peoples through the vehicle story of original sin offers a Christian of mythology, one moves closer to a explanation for mankind’s suffering on recognition of what is basic to our exis- earth. Ms. Saj deals with this subject in a tence. By rendering the paintings in a work titled “Adam and Eve.” The ancient modern visual vocabulary, and employing Greek explanation for the presence of suf- innovative materials such as industrial fering among men is the subject of another glass and steel plates mounted on magnets, painting called “Pandora’s Box.” Within Ms. Saj emphasizes the persistent signifi- the context of the pursuit of a universal cance of these issues for mankind in the spiritual consciousness, these paintings, 20th century and beyond. and the stories on which they are based, Further information about Christina take on a modified significance. It is not Saj’s most recent exhibition, as well as To order an airSend mail subscription The toWeekly The Ukrainian to Weekly Ukraine for addressees in Ukraine, important that one is Christian and the previous exhibitions, can be found online other ancient Greek, but that they are par- at http://www.artonline.net. The artist also send $160 for subscription fee and postage costs to: Subscription Department, allel examples of universal wonder about welcomes inquires and comments by e- The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. the origins of man and woman and the rea- mail at [email protected]. Studio sons for the existence of suffering on visits can be arranged by appointment. earth. Much of our knowledge regarding clas- sical mythology comes to us in the form of epic poetry widely accepted to be the work of Homer. Ms. Saj pays tribute to him in an elegant, shimmering composition paint- ed on steel in shades of green, blue and sil- ver titled “Homerus – The Bard.” An abstract faceless “portrait” of the poet occupies the upper left corner of the paint- ing, while disembodied hands reach up from the lower right towards a radiating orb. The enigmatic setting seems to mythologize the very existence of the poet. We are quite accustomed to personified, usually idealized, visual images of Greek and Roman gods that have come to us by way of the ancients themselves. Favoring abstraction, Ms. Saj diverges significantly from established images of the gods in order to include them in her vision of uni- versal mythological symbolism. Such works as “Apollo,” “Poseidon” and “Vulcan” are frontal, abstract, monumental, faceless representations of the gods con- ceived in a fashion similar to the manner in which the artist creates icons. Like icons, these paintings are meant to be experienced as spiritual objects, a means to enter the mythological world they represent. “Green Goddess” is a painting that refers to a generic goddess invented by the artist to evoke the concept of Mother Earth. The figure has been conceived in terms of basic geometric shapes – a circu- lar form resting upon two thin vertical rec- tangular elements – and has been placed against a colorful decorative background. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1997 No. 49

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was on view in New York City on October New York events... 17-26 at the Mayana Gallery. This exhibit, (Continued from page 9) which included photographs and docu- of several works on the UPA, portrayed the ments from the 1947 period, as well as the UPA’s organizational structure from the Jaworzno concentration camp, was pre- pared by the Association of Ukrainians of very beginnings of its formation to 1947. Zakerzonnia based in Toronto. Unique in He was able to provide specifics about the its nature and a rarity, due to the scarcity of commanders and head counts of various documents and photos available from that divisions, companies and brigades. time period, the display complemented the The speakers assumed that the audience other commemorative events. of approximately 140 people, predomi- Unfortunately, only a small group of nantly persons over age 55, had experi- individuals availed themselves of this rare enced or already knew the basic facts being opportunity. On opening night, Friday, discussed. Unfortunately, this part of October 17, approximately 30 people came Ukraine’s tragic history is little known to for the viewing – compared to the hun- the younger generation – not to mention dreds who had attended the same exhibit in Ukrainians from central and eastern Toronto. Ukraine. These events concluded the commem- A late afternoon luncheon respite was oration of the three anniversaries in the partaken by the attendees of the conference New York metropolitan area. During the upon its conclusion. The participants also planning of these commemorative had an opportunity to purchase books writ- events, the executive committee had ten by some of the speakers and others on received some donations from individu- the UPA and Akcja Wisla. als and organizations, but the committee Commemorative concert has not been able to collect sufficient funds to pay all expenses. Any individual The New York community was given or organization wishing to make a tax- an opportunity to listen to and view several free donation may send a check payable renowned Ukrainian artists on Sunday, to the order of “UPA-Wisla” to: October 19, at The Cooper Union in New Bohdanna T. Pochoday, UPA/Wisla York City. The concert, organized by the Treasurer, 4-G Avon Court, Chatham, executive committee, was attended by NJ 07928. approximately 600 individuals of a mature age – two-thirds of capacity. As in the case of the conference, there were very few per- How to reach sons in the audience under the age of 30, with a majority of the concert-goers in the retired category. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The concert performers included world MAIN OFFICE (editorial, subscrip- renowned pianist Alexander Slobodyanik, tions and advertising departments): tenor Volodymyr Grishko, soprano The Ukrainian Weekly Alexandra Hrabova and the Promin vocal 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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(Continued from page 6) of the arts, that Prosvita became a truly popular organization. In 1876, the by-laws were amended, abolishing admission fees, reducing membership dues and providing for the publication of mass-circulation booklets, and focused its recruitment on the peasantry. Its leaders also began pressuring the Austrian government to establish Ukrainian schools and provide for the teaching of Ukrainian language generally in the education system. In 1881, its activists established the Ruthenian Pedagogical Society, which later became Ridna Shkola. By 1885 Prosvita had 320 reading rooms under its care, and six years later, following more by-laws amendments, a centralized network was set up. Membership exploded. By 1914, 75 percent of the cities, towns and villages in Galicia had a Prosvita reading room, and 20 percent of the province’s Ukrainian population were members. In the 1890s, the society’s success attracted interest among Ukrainian circles in central Ukraine, dominated by the Russian empire, but did not gain real momentum until after the revolution of 1905. However, Prosvita did spread readily to the rest of Europe, North and South America. After 1917, Prosvita enjoyed a quantum leap in activity, and for the next four years moved into the center of Ukrainian national life with its broad-based literacy and general education programs. The Soviet regime proved to be Prosvita’s great nemesis, by 1924 effectively stamping out a movement that boasted 4,500 branches at its height just three years earlier. In western Ukraine, Prosvita groups were dismantled when that territory was seized by the Soviets under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1939. Since independence was declared in 1991, Prosvita has made a comeback, even affording its president, Pavlo Movchan, a measure of political clout in the country. “Kachala, Stepan,” “Prosvita,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vols. 2, 4 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1988, 1993).

Marynowych program announces Christmas schedule NEW YORK – Roman Marynowych’s Chicago, 3:30 p.m., WFBT-TV, Channel “Ukrainian Melody Hour” Christmas 23. program will air in four U.S. cities. • Monday, December 22, New York, The broadcast schedule for the pro- 8:30 p.m., WNYE – 91.5 FM. gram is as follows: • Thursday, December 25, Sacramento, Calif., 6 p.m., KVIE–TV, Channel 7. • Sunday, December 21, Philadelphia, • Saturday, December 27, Sacramento, 8:30 p.m., WYBE -TV, Channel 23; Calif., 4:30 p.m., KVIE–TV, Channel 7.

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140 will be built in Ukraine, Iran and Newsbriefs Russia. The tender was won jointly by the (Continued from page 2) Motor-Sich plant, the Kharkiv Aviation Asian market turmoil to affect Ukraine plant and the Kyiv-based Antonov Aviation design bureau against stiff competition. The KYIV — The recent closures of the total value of the project is approximately Yamaichi Securities Brokerage house and $4 billion (U.S.). The plant’s construction is Tokyo City Bank, and the continuing crisis set for 1999. (Eastern Economist) on world stock markets, especially in Asia, will have an adverse affect on the Obolon beer to be sold in cans Ukrainian economy. Exports to the once KYIV — Kyiv’s Obolon brewery is to booming, but now struggling, economies of start selling beer in cans as well as bottles Southeast Asia make up 20 percent of all beginning on November 27. The brewery exports from Ukraine. South Korea, will use a German-built beer-canning pro- Thailand and Indonesia are all discussing duction line. The quality of canned beer credits with the IMF. Japan’s Central Bank will be identical to that of bottled beer, has promised to help reimburse depositors Obolon’s technical control department head who lost money in the closures of Vasyl Mikusevych promised. The canned Yamaichi and Tokyo City Bank. The place- beer will have a shelf life of 90 days. ment of Ukrainian Eurobonds and Samurai (Eastern Economist) bonds will be put off for at least a few months. (Eastern Economist) Ukraine continues to downsize military U.S. ambassador to Russia lists priorities KYIV — Defense Minister Oleksander Kuzmuk told a Kyiv news conference on MOSCOW — James Collins, the new December 1 that he will continue downsiz- U.S. ambassador to Russia, announced in ing Ukraine’s armed forces, cutting another November at his first press conference in 36,000 jobs by 2005. He said his ability to Moscow that “security issues and prevent- downsize has been limited by inadequate ing proliferation of weapons of mass government support for the army and noted destruction” are among his top priorities, that he has asked the Verkhovna Rada to Agence France Press and Russian news double its allocations to the military in agencies reported. Ambassador Collins 1998. In other comments, Minister also called on Russia to ratify the START Kuzmuk acknowledged he has released II arms control treaty. He said President from duty three Ukrainian officers accused Bill Clinton plans to visit Russia during the of smuggling while in Bosnia, but he first half of 1998, although no date has repeated Kyiv’s insistence that the seven been set. He added that President Clinton’s Ukrainian soldiers arrested in Mostar had visit would be “most productive” follow- not violated any law. He suggested those ing ratification of START II, so that he and soldiers had been victims of a provocation Russian President Boris Yeltsin could dis- of some kind. (RFE/RL Newsline) cuss further arms control agreements. There is staunch opposition to START II in the Duma. Mr. Collins also said the U.S. will closely watch how Russian authorities Ukrainian World Congress... implement the new religion law, which (Continued from page 5) imposes restrictions on foreign missionar- Ukrainian community there, but fund- ies and certain religious groups. (RFE/RL raising efforts by the Friends of Ukraine’s Newsline) International Olympic Committee are Ukraine’s mint to open in early 1998 ongoing. Having led with the good news, Mr. KYIV — Ukraine, having issued its first Sokolyk raised questions about Ukraine’s coins at a newly built mint in Kyiv, has Olympic movement and the funding gath- Air Ukraine become only the second country on the ter- ered in support by the diaspora. He report- ritory of the former Soviet Union to have its ed having received a list of candidates own mint. It was constructed by the that would be going to Japan, and was non-stop Austrian mint. Deputy Director Mykola surprised to find that only 35 of the pro- Obelets noted it will operate at full capacity posed 130-member delegation would be flights by the end of 1998. (Eastern Economist) athletes. “This ratio of bureaucrats to ath- letes is exceeded only by China,” Mr. Motor-Sich to supply Iranian companies Sokolyk said. ZAPORIZHZHIA — The Zaporizhzhia- The sports commissioner also pointed to NEW YORK - KYIV based Motor-Sich plant has signed a $140 the extravagance of the promoter who million (U.S.) contract with Iranian compa- bought up $1 million of tickets to a recent NEW YORK - LVIV nies to supply equipment for the production Kyiv Dynamo game in the Ukrainian capi- of aircraft engines and training of local per- tal and distributed them free of charge N sonnel. The contract is part of a larger pro- among its citizenry. “If individuals and Flying time is 4 hours shorter than any other airline ject to build a plant to produce AN-140 enterprises in Ukraine can afford to be so N Highly qualified pilots planes using Ukrainian know-how. Motor- generous,” Mr. Sokolyk said, “it is difficult Sich deputy director Yaroslav Sukhin for the diaspora not to be skeptical of pleas N Excellent service with traditional Ukrainian announced the news, adding that the AN- of poverty from Ukrainian sports officials.” N hospitality and great meals on board Field & Olesnycky N Convenient day-time and evening flights from Attorneys at Law N New York, JFK 11 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100 East Hanover, N.J. 07936 1-800-UKRAINE (201) 386-1115 Fax (201) 884-1188 (1-800-857-2463) (Three Miles North of Ramada Hotel, at Ridgedale Ave.)

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Sunday, December 7 a Christmas concert at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainianof the Ukrainian American Radio Broadcasting Service Co. Church Hall, Union Boulevard and SOMERSET, N.J.: Single Ukrainian Kenmore Avenue, at 3 p.m. The concert is i s proud to present the exclusive North American Weekenders will hold their first Ukrainian sponsored by the Tryzub Brotherhood premiere of a new dramatic radio series singles mixer brunch at the Marriott, 110 Organization. Admission: $5 (at the door). Davison Ave., at 12:30 p.m. Cost of the buffet-style brunch at Allies American Monday, December 15 ‘Repressed Priests of the Grill is $11. For additional information call (888) 321-2800. To be informed of TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute, 620 Ukrainian Catholic Church’ further events that will be held at different Spadina Ave., is holding a class, as part of locations write to: Weekenders, P.O. Box it culinary classes titled “How to Eat Produced by ‘Radio Voskresinnia’ in Lviv 1607, N.Y., N.Y. 10009-1607. Include an Ukrainian,” on the preparation of tradi- e-mail address if available. (Look for the tional dishes for the Christmas Eve supper on the ariwaves of the Ukrainian Radio Service group’s website starting February 1998.) – Sviata Vecheria. Traditional dishes are prepared using local ingredients and uten- Friday-Sunday, December 12-14 sils. Handouts with recipes and tips will The series will begin during the assit in the preparation of the dishes. The CHICAGO: The Chicago branch of the instructor is Hanya Cirka. The class will Christmas Season (New Style) Pershi Stezhi Plast sorority will hold an be held at 6:30-9 p.m. To register call exhibit by Ukrainian artist Andrii Khomyk (416) 923-3318. Subscribe to the first all-day, everyday Ukrainian radio and television network and at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. you will have the opportunity to hear the heartrendering persinal stories of dedica- Chicago Ave. The exhibit opening will be Friday, December 19 held December 12 at 7 p.m. For more tion and loyalty to God and Ukraine and the suffering of Ukrainian Catholic priests. PHIALDELPHIA: The annual “Ukie” information call (773) 594-1770. Christmas party for Ukrainian profession- On the airwaves of the Ukrainian Radio Service you will also have the opportunity Saturday, December 13 als will be held at Ulana’s Club, 205 to listen to many other interesting radio programs from Ukraine and the Diaspora. Bainbridge, at 9 p.m.-2 a.m. For more NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Engineers’ information call (215) 922-4152. Society of America will host its annual Call now: 1-800-75 UKRAINE (1-800-758-5724) festive “yalynka” with the Ukrainian Sunday, December 21 Medical Association of North America. Subscribers to the first all-day, everyday Ukrainian Radio and Television Service PASSAIC, N.J.: The Plast branch in Members, their families, friends and the Passaic invites all children, young and old, * Will receive our radio service 30 days for free; Ukrainian community are cordially invit- to a Christmas play, followed by a visit ed. The evening includes a musical * Will be guaranteed three months of Ukrainian television for free; from St. Nicholas at noon at St. Nicholas Christmas program followed by a recep- * Will be first in line to receive their television upgrades and to access digital satellite television. School Hall, 212 President St. The heav- tion, light buffet and open bar. The enly office will open at 10 a.m. Please “yalynka” will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the mark packages clearly. Subscription costs: Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th Street. Admission: $25; seniors, $15; chil- Wednesday, December 31 Ukrainian Radio: $20.90 per month ($25.99 + tax in Canada) dren under 16, free. For more information call (201) 777-7346. HARTFORD, Conn.: The Ukrainian Ukrainian Radio & Television: $29.90 per month ($34 + tax in Canada) National Home of Hartford will hold a Sunday, December 14 New Year’s Eve Dance at 9 p.m. at 961 Cost of installation not included Wethersfield Ave. Music by Zorepad. NEW YORK: The Lastivka Women’s Evening attire requested. Donation: adults, Let the Ukrainian American Broadcasting Co. bring you closer to Ukraine! Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of $20; students, $15. For tickets call (860) Michael Lev, will present a “Festival of 292-5702. Ukrainian American Broadcasting Co. * 1 Bridge Plaza, Suite 145 * Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Ukrainian Christmas Carols” at 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, Second Avenue and ADVANCE NOTICE 10th Street Featured are carols and Saturday, January 3 “shchedrivky” from various regions of Ukraine in arrangement by Mr. Lev. PALOS PARK, Ill.: The Nativity of the Tickets: $10; $5 for seniors and students. Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic PACKAGES TO UKRAINE Church, 8530 W. 131st St., is holding a BETHLEHEM, Pa.: The Lehigh Valley New Year’s dance with a Hawaiian luau Ukrainian Millennium Choir, under the buffet at 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Reservations as low as $ .69 per Lb direction of Michael Prosak, will appear in are needed; call (708) 361-8876.

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On Sunday December 14, 1997, 12:00 Noon the CBS TV Network broadcast “Building America: Eye on Business” will feature SELF RELIANCE (NEWARK, NJ) Federal Credit Union in one of its special business segments. The program underscores the unique role played by Self Reliance (Newark, NJ) Federal Credit Union in providing the opportunity for the Ukrainian-American community to achieve the American Dream.