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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVII HE KRAINIANNo. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine FalloutT continuesU from remarks VerkhovnaW Rada fails to force by State Department spokesman resignation of NBU chairman PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The fallout from NATO at its core that is adequately by Roman Woronowycz Assistant Secretary of State James M. armed and will ensure the return of all Kyiv Press Bureau Rubin’s remarks on the Kosovo crisis Kosovar Albanian refugees to their about “a bunch of Ukrainians ... running homes,” the official said. KYIV – The National Bank of around with guns on their sides” contin- According to the State Department, Ukraine withstood renewed efforts by ued this week as Ukrainian Americans “Ukrainian soldiers are highly respected Ukraine’s leftist-led Verkhovna Rada on made their feelings known to the U.S. members of several peacekeeping mis- May 6-7 to charge it with financial mis- Department of State and Ukraine’s sion, including in Bosnia, and they have dealings in the handling of Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a conducted themselves with honor and currency reserves and attempt to force statement. skill. We look to Ukraine as an important the resignation of its chairman. Mr. Rubin, spokesman for the State partner in our efforts to restore peace in A Verkhovna Rada special investiga- Department, made his controversial Kosovo and very much hope that tive commission released findings on statement on the May 2 broadcast of Ukrainian troops will be a part of an May 5 that accused the central bank of CNN’s “Late Edition” when asked by eventual international peacekeeping inappropriate investment practices and correspondent Wolf Blitzer to comment force there.” called for the removal of Chairman on the composition of a proposed inter- On May 3 Mr. Rubin wrote a letter to Viktor Yuschenko, but the Parliament national force that would go to Kosovo the Ukrainian National Information failed to approve all three resolutions to maintain the peace and protect return- Service, the Washington Office of the that were put forward a day later. Two of ing refugees. (The Weekly’s editorial last UCCA, and on the next day to Ukraine’s the resolutions called for the resignation week reported and commented on the ambassador to the United States, Anton of Mr. Yuschenko. The third, a condem- incident.) Buteiko. In both letters he stated: “I nation of NBU activities and a directive In a May 3 letter to Secretary of State would like to apologize for remarks ... that its employees come under govern- Madeleine K. Albright, the Ukrainian that have been seen as reflecting nega- ment control, also fell short of a majori- Congress Committee of America tively on Ukraine and Ukrainians.” ty. National Bank of Ukraine Chairman expressed its “dismay” about the “ill- “My reference to Ukrainian soldiers On May 7 another attempt to condemn Viktor Yuschenko. the NBU’s activities also did not receive considered characterization by Mr. Rubin was not intended to belittle their capabil- tices used by the National Bank of Ukraine sufficient support from the national of a Ukrainian role in a possible peace- ities and courage, but rather to explain in its handling of Ukraine’s national cur- deputies to pass. keeping force in Kosovo” and said the the rationale for an international security rency reserve. The special investigative commission, comment “has clearly endangered U.S.- force with NATO at its core,” Mr. Rubin After the Verkhovna Rada’s failure to headed by Socialist Party member Viktor Ukrainian relations at a time when U.S. explained. force the resignation of the central bank policy warrants the utmost respect for He asked that his “deep personal Suslov, who was President Leonid chairman on May 6, Mr. Suslov told a Ukraine’s strategic role.” regret” be conveyed to the Ukrainian Kuchma’s minister of finance until he ran press conference that he felt Mr. The UCCA underlined: “The American community and to the govern- for a Parliament seat under the Socialist Yuschenko should still resign. “Even Ukrainian American community is ment and people of Ukraine. (The text of banner in the March 1998 elections, was offended and shocked by the statement Mr. Rubin’s apology appears on page 3.) formed to look into the investment prac- (Continued on page 9) of Mr. Rubin, and believes his immediate removal is warranted. The UCCA is will- ing to meet with you, Madame Secretary, at your earliest convenience to discuss Former New Yorker enlists friends for National Art Museum in this troubling situation.” by Roman Woronowycz American from New York who has spent make it more appealing to people and to A statement issued on May 6 by Kyiv Press Bureau the last six years in Kyiv publishing a prepare it for a proper centennial celebra- Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs local entertainment guide, the mood has tion. noted: “the spokesman of the U.S. KYIV – A December snowstorm in changed. An aficionado of the arts and a It is estimated that some $40 million Department of State allowed himself to Kyiv that piled Kyiv’s roofs high with believer in the Western system of art will be needed to bring the building to make a derogatory statement regarding the white stuff, may prove to be the sav- patronage, Ms. Stecura and a group of the standards expected of a museum in the possible role of Ukrainian peace- ing grace for the National Art Museum of concerned art enthusiasts have formed the West. keepers in resolving the crisis centered Ukraine. the “Friends of the National Art Museum Ms. Stecura conceded that is an unat- on Kosovo. This statement could not but Almost a foot of snow pack on the of Ukraine.” tainable goal for her organization, but elicit concern, inasmuch as it cast a shad- museum’s cover caused cracks and leak- She decided that the museum needed a feels that her organization can provide ow on Ukrainian peacekeepers, and on age that threatened to damage the 20,000 benefactors’ group after watching reports the start-up costs and impetus that will the fruitful cooperation that has devel- works of art displayed and stored in the of the museum’s snow problem on televi- allow the project to move forward. oped and is being realized today between building. sion and talking with the museum’s Eventually, as in the West, corpora- the military of both Ukraine and the Even though emergency measures director, whom she knew through her tions must take responsibility for main- United States in the sphere of peacekeep- helped avert what could have become a entertainment guide. taining institutions of culture, explained ing operations.” calamity, the museum remained in poor The Friends are believed to be the first Ms. Stecura. As a Friends press release The ministry went on to speak of the shape with little financing available to advisory board for a public institution in states, “Ukraine may not be ready for important role played by Ukraine’s remodel it and bring it up to Western Ukraine. In the West museums rely on large corporate support, as is the custom peacekeepers and Ukraine’s initiative in standards. The government appopriated such benefactors to help maintain and in the West, but it is time to start getting seeking to mediate the Kosovo crisis. 30,000 hrv (approximately $8,600) at the add to their collections, but in the world used to the idea that culture survives (The full texts of the both statements time – far from what the museum needs of the former Soviet Union the concept mostly on corporate support.” appear on page 3.) for a proper remodeling. has not taken root, yet. Ms. Stecura said the first thing that Contacted by The Weekly, a State And with the landmark building “We are beginning an alternative needs to be done is to make the entrance Department official said: “Assistant scheduled to celebrate its 100th anniver- method of support for these public insti- to the building attractive, so that people Secretary Rubin has expressed regret to sary in the fall of this year, but with no tutions that can no longer count on the feel drawn to take a look at what’s inside. both the Ukrainian government and the government funding available for such a government,” said Ms. Stecura at a “It must attract people. This one is Ukrainian American community for his celebration, the mood in the museum was recent press conference. hidden behind trees and is unlit. In the remarks.” downright downbeat. She explained that the goal is to give “He was trying to explain the rationale Thanks to Iryna Stecura, a Ukrainian the museum a badly needed facelift, to (Continued on page 9) for an international security force with 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Has transition failed in the former USSR? Election campaign officially under way Minister Igor Sergeiev delivered Russian President Boris Yeltsin’s message to the by Robert Lyle Economist Eric Swanson, said one interest- K YIV – The Central Election RFE/RL Newsline ing anomaly in Russia is that private per- people of Sevastopol, describing the city as Commission on April 30 officially launched a bonding link between Ukraine and sonal consumption has remained quite the campaign for the presidency. The nomi- WASHINGTON – According to the strong. Russia. (RFE/RL Newsline) World Bank, most of the countries of the nation of candidates by political parties is “What’s really disappeared is investment expected to begin May 14, reported CEC Veterans protest on Victory Day former Soviet Union have seen nothing but and public consumption, government con- decline and deterioration since the transition Chair Mykhailo Riabets. He added that the sumption,” he said. “I guess if you’re not election campaign could cost the govern- KYIV – Veterans and Communist hard- began 10 years ago. collecting taxes, it keeps down your public liners across Ukraine marked the 54th World Bank Senior Vice-President and ment over 140 million hrv, which is nearly consumption as well. Essentially we see an twice initial estimates. The first round of anniversary on May 9 of Nazi Germany’s Chief Economist Joseph Stiglitz said the economy that’s in chaos right now, and it’s defeat with parades and protest marches, bank’s annual World Development Report voting is scheduled for October 31. (Eastern very hard to measure what’s going on Economist) the Associated Press and DPA news agen- shows that despite significant gains in there.” cies reported. Some 5,000 people took part development around the world, the gap Mr. Stiglitz said another strange occur- GUAM is now GUUAM in a demonstration in Kyiv, carrying old between rich and poor is widening and in rence in Russia is that the inequality of Red Army banners and red flags of the for- many countries income distributions are incomes has increased while economic WASHINGTON – During the 50th mer Soviet Union. The demonstrators worsening, increasing the social pain of growth has decreased. “In a sense, the anniversary commemorations of NATO denounced NATO for its strikes in held in Washington on April 23-25, repre- economic failure. economies in transition have repealed a Yugoslavia and protested the policies of sentatives of five former Soviet republics Mr. Stiglitz told a Washington press con- standard law on economics, which says President Leonid Kuchma’s government. met and announced the expansion of a ference in early May that “nowhere are there is a trade-off between inequality and (RFE/RL Newsline) these problems more evident than in the growth. What they showed is that you have regional bloc up until then known as states of the former Soviet Union, where the negative growth and increasing inequality, GUAM: Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Rada overrides veto on veterans’ benefits numbers living in poverty increased from so they’ve gotten the worst of both worlds. Moldova. A fifth member, Uzbekistan, has 14 million in 1989 to 147 million by the And that is one of the things we’ll have to now joined the bloc, making its acronym KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada voted 11 middle of the decade, a 10-fold increase.” ponder as we go forward.” GUUAM. The New York Times reported times on May 5 to override President Leonid Kuchma’s veto of a bill providing The reason was not simply because The bank’s report warns that if present that the bloc is indicative of “their growing for special payments to World War II veter- Russia experienced a crisis last year, trends persist, there is a danger that the poor distance from Moscow, another rebuke for ans, the Associated Press reported. The according to Mr. Stiglitz. “More broadly, a may become a permanent underclass far the world’s largest ex-superpower.” Parliament finally voted 303-11 to approve decade after the beginning of the transition less able to respond to opportunities when GUUAM is bound by common economic annual payments to veterans ranging from to a market economy, most of the countries things do turn around. interests and a decidedly pro-NATO tilt. 41 to 162 hrv ($12-$41 U.S.), in addition to of the former Soviet Union have a lower People are obviously feeling the pres- (The New York Times) the veterans’ current pensions. Mr. Kuchma per capita income, worse social conditions sure, too, said the bank, noting that stress President decrees Mother’s Day had vetoed the bill in December, arguing and higher levels of poverty than they did a reveals itself in declining life expectancy that the budget does not include the 340 decade ago.” and sharply worsening adult mortality. It K YIV – President Leonid Kuchma on million hrv needed to cover the additional So does this mean the transition to mar- noted that the probability of a 15-year-old May 10 issued a decree designating the sec- Ukrainian male surviving until his 60th payments. Communist national deputies ket economies has failed? The World Bank ond Sunday in May as Mother’s Day from also sought to override the president’s veto official admits that’s a question his institu- birthday is a mere 65 percent, down from now on. (Eastern Economist) 72 percent in 1980. on increasing the monthly minimum pen- tion is now pondering. sion from 16.6 hrv to 55 hrv. After failing to “Most economists said the problem in The bank’s report shows that while the Kuchma reaffirms ties with Russia former Soviet countries have been sinking do this, the Parliament re-approved its ini- the former Soviet Union was that they had SEVASTOPOL – “There is not and will tial bill. In order to block the pension central planning, no property rights and for a decade, another former Communist giant, China, is moving strongly ahead in a never be any severance with Russia, which increase President Kuchma will have to therefore inefficiencies and distorted is a traditional partner of Ukraine,” impose a new veto. (RFE/RL Newsline) prices,” he argued. “We were going to transition that is working. “One of the remarkable contrasts is the success of President Leonid Kuchma said in change all that and it was supposed to Sevastopol on May 6 at a ceremony dedi- Greens out to block new reactors release a burst of energy of entrepreneur- [China’s] transition as measured by most indicators including increases in GDP, liv- cated to Victory Day and the 55th anniver- KYIV – The Ukrainian environmental ship and output was supposed to increase. sary of Sevastopol’s liberation from the Instead, output has fallen markedly and ing standards and reductions in poverty, Mr. Stiglitz noted. “The contrast between that Nazis, UNIAN reported. Russian Defense (Continued on page 16) poverty has increased markedly and I think and what has happened in the former Soviet the lesson we’ve learned is that market Union [is] the result of quite different eco- economies are far more complicated than nomic policies being pursued.” textbook models often describe them, and The key to economic success, according that issues of governance, issues of legal Ukraine extends landmine export moratorium to Mr. Stiglitz, is adopting the reforms and OTTAWA – The Cabinet of Ministers of September 1 of that year. infrastructures, issues of institutions are policies necessary for a functioning market- Ukraine on March 22 adopted Resolution Ukraine does not produce or export absolutely central,” he noted. based economy, including strong social No. 426, whereby the moratorium on APMs. The latest decision by the Ukrainian The leader of the team that assembled safety nets to protect the most vulnerable. In export by Ukraine of anti-personnel land- government has once again confirmed the the development report, World Bank Senior the end, he said, it is not international insti- mines (APMs) of all types is extended for country’s consistent policy towards the pro- tutions such as the World Bank and the IMF another four years. hibition and destruction of these weapons. Robert Lyle is a Washington-based that will save these countries but their own News of the resolution was released by Ukraine signed the Convention on the RFE/RL correspondent. determination. Ukraine’s Embassy in Canada on April 29. Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel 686 of August 27, 1995, had introduced a Landmines and on Their Destruction, Baptists detained as evangelistic meetings begin four-year national moratorium on APM known as the Ottawa Convention, on export, which entered into force on February 24. Keston News Service authorities are reportedly waiting for an Orthodox priest to speak with the prisoners. KESTON England – Three preachers of the Baptist Church in Ukraine have been Two of the three are ministers and one is FOUNDED 1933 detained and imprisoned for a 10-day peri- a layman; all belong to Baptist Churches HE KRAINIAN EEKLY od, the U.S.-based Russian Evangelistic that rejected state registration during the T U W Soviet period. Mr. Sitkovsky is pastor of the An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Ministries reported. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. “Following the rehabilitation of church in Krasnohrad, while Mr. Burlaka is Yearly subscription rate: $50; for UNA members — $40. Christian prisoners in the late 1980s, this is pastor in Merefa, both in the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine. 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Community reps meet with State Department FOR THE RECORD to address human rights report’s characterization Ukrainian National Information Service in order to undermine their efforts in support of democracy and inde- UCCA letter to Secretary of State Albright WASHINGTON – Representa- pendence. “Such stereotypes,” Following is the full text of the letter sent ments by a representative of the U.S. tives of the Ukrainian American explained Mr. Belendiuk, “such as by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of Department of State are inexcusable, espe- community met on April 21 with America on May 3 to Secretary of State Ukrainians’ purported intolerance cially during this critical period of U.S. officials from the U.S. Department Madeleine K. Albright. involvement in the Kosovo crisis. Ukraine’s towards other ethnic groups, have of State to discuss a controversial attempts to mediate and broker a peace set- been totally discredited from the phrase in the State Department’s Dear Madame Secretary: tlement in the region signify a willingness to moment of Ukraine’s independ- Ukraine Country Report on Human enhance the security of the European conti- ence.” Later, Mr. Belendiuk com- Rights Practices for 1998. The The Ukrainian Congress Committee of nent, and ultimately the U.S. and its allies. meeting was the result of a recom- mented that it is unfortunate the America (UCCA) wishes to express its dis- Unfortunately, Mr. Rubin underestimated the mendation by Steven Pifer, U.S. Ukrainian American community is may at the comments of State Department significance of the efforts of the Ukrainian ambassador to Ukraine, after still forced to clear up remnants of spokesman James Rubin on a televised pro- government, as well as the strategic impor- strong objections were voiced at an that disinformation that linger even gram on Sunday, May 2, 1999. Broadcast on tance of its independence, thereby demon- “CNN: Late Edition,” Mr. Rubin’s response to earlier regular meeting between the today. strating his unfitness to carry out the sensi- a question posed by CNN correspondent Wolf community and the State Ukrainian National Information tive duties extended to him. Blitzer was slanderous and deeply insulting. Department. Service (UNIS) Director Michael The Ukrainian American community is The ill-considered characterization by Mr. The Ukraine Country Report on Sawkiw, Jr. raised an issue regard- offended and shocked by the statement of Rubin of a Ukrainian role in a possible peace- Human Rights Practices for 1998, ing the uniformity of the country Mr. Rubin, and believes his immediate keeping force in Kosovo has clearly endan- released by the Bureau of reports. Having read both the removal is warranted. The UCCA is willing gered U.S.-Ukrainian relations at a time when Democracy, Human Rights and Ukraine and Russia Country to meet with you, Madame Secretary, at your U.S. policy warrants the utmost respect for Labor of the U.S. Department of Reports on Human Rights Practices earliest convenience to discuss this troubling Ukraine’s strategic role. State on February 26, 1999 (see: for 1998, Mr. Sawkiw stated: “In situation. Thus, on behalf of the Ukrainian Congress http://www.state.gov/), provides an reading both reports, it was evident Thank you for your prompt attention to this Committee of America (UCCA) and its analysis of human rights successes that only in the summary of the matter. member-organizations, we respectfully ask and shortcomings Ukraine is expe- Ukrainian report does it indicate for the immediate dismissal of James Rubin Sincerely, riencing in its transition to the rule ‘societal anti-Semitism,’ when it is as assistant secretary for public affairs for Askold S. Lozynskyj of law. Issued by the State clearly documented in press reports, the State Department. Such gratuitous state- President Department, the country reports are such as in The New York Times, the U.S. government’s assessments that abuses of this nature are occur- of various governments’ respect for ring more frequently in Russia.” democracy, human rights and the The UNIS director further noted rule of law. that discrimination against women Rubin’s letter to ambassador of Ukraine “The reports can be very influen- and other religious and ethnic Following is the text of a letter sent by with NATO at its core. tial,” explained Orest Deychakiwsky minorities were generally stated in James P. Rubin, assistant secretary of state for Ukrainian soldiers are highly respected of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, both reports, therefore specific ref- public affairs, to Ukraine’s ambassador to the members of several peacekeeping missions, and are “often used as basis for rul- erence to ‘anti-Semitism’ in United States, Anton Buteiko. The letter was including in Bosnia, and they have conducted ings on asylum and refugee Ukraine was unnecessarily por- dated May 4 and was nearly identical to one themselves with honor and skill. We look to requests, and circulated to congress- trayed. The inconsistencies cast sent a day earlier to Michael Sawkiw Jr., Ukraine as an important partner in our efforts men, senators, and other govern- doubts on the methods of informa- director of the Ukrainian National to restore peace in Kosovo. We have consult- ment agencies for use in their deci- tion gathering, editing and report- Information Service. (The key difference ed frequently with senior Ukrainian officials sion-making.” ing. between the texts was Mr. Rubin’s concluding and appreciate Ukraine’s efforts to play a con- One sentence in Ukraine’s coun- The State Department officials paragraph: in the letter to the embassy he structive role in resolving the crisis. We try report makes a reference to thanked the community representa- asked that his “deep personal regret” be con- believe that the Kosovar Albanians will have “deep-seated societal anti- tives for their opinions and com- veyed by Ambassador Buteiko to “your gov- the confidence to return to their homes only Semitism,” without offering sub- ments and noted that representa- ernment and the people of Ukraine” and in under the protection of an effective interna- stantiating evidence. The Ukrainian tives of the bureau have taken the the letter to UNIS by Mr. Sawkiw “to the tional peacekeeping force with NATO at its American community representa- Ukrainian American community’s Ukrainian American community.”) core. We very much hope that Ukrainian tives met with State Department concerns into advisement and troops will be a part of such a force, and this officials to address the community’s would be willing to meet with the Dear Ambassador Buteiko: would be a significant contribution to peace perspective that this phase negative- community representatives in the and stability in the former Yugoslavia. ly characterizes all Ukrainians. I would like to apologize for remarks I future. Results of the meeting Please convey to your government and the Marc Susser, head of the country made on Sunday, May 2, that have been seen notwithstanding, it is evident that people of Ukraine my deep personal regret for reports team for the State as reflecting negatively on Ukraine and the entire community must remain any unintentional offense I have caused. Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Ukrainians. My reference to Ukrainian sol- vigilant against such negative diers was not intended to belittle their capabil- Human Rights and Labor, began the stereotyping towards Ukrainians in dialogue with the Ukrainian ities and courage, but rather to explain the Sincerely, the future, noted Mr. Sawkiw. rationale for an international security force James P. Rubin American community representa- In addition to Ms. Silverman, tives with an overview of how the and Mr. Susser, the State country reports are produced. Department was represented by Information is reported to the State Eric Schultz, desk officer of west- Department from U.S. embassies ern Slavic and Moldovan affairs, Statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consulates throughout the Following is the full text of the statement popularly known as the Ukraine Croatia, Guatemala and other countries around world. The gathering of data in a issued on May 6 by the Press Center of the world – they fulfill the tasks assigned to Desk, who coordinated the meeting particular embassy is seen as cru- Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (The text them with dignity, and command the great trust from the State Department; as well cial to the reports, since informa- was translated by The Ukrainian Weekly from and esteem of the local population. The unbi- as several consultants who specifi- tion is obtained from various gov- the original Ukrainian.) ased and realistic position of Ukraine has cally worked on the Ukraine ernment officials, non-governmen- gained respect and authority among various Country Report. tal organizations (NGOs), the press, On May 2 the spokesman of the U.S. sides in regional conflicts. etc. The Ukrainian American commu- Department of State allowed himself to make a On the third day after the beginning of air Once compiled, an embassy initi- nity representatives at the meeting derogatory statement regarding the possible strikes against the Federal Republic of ates the first draft of the report, were Mr. Belendiuk (Ukrainian role of Ukrainian peacekeepers in resolving the Yugoslavia, Ukraine became the first among all which is then sent to the State American Bar Association); Dr. crisis centered on Kosovo. This statement the countries of the world to send a high-level Department for consensus. Speaking Zenia Chernyk and Bohdan could not but elicit concern, inasmuch as it cast delegation of mediators to seek a political- on the findings of the report, Wendy Korzeniowski (Ukrainian Federation a shadow on Ukrainian peacekeepers, and on diplomatic solution to the conflict. The media- Silverman of the bureau stated that of America); Mr. Deychakiwsky the fruitful cooperation that has developed and tion initiative of the president of Ukraine found the country reports represent “gener- (The Washington Group); Ihor is being realized today between the military of support and was highly valued in European al discrimination,” whereby the Gawdiak (Ukrainian American both Ukraine and the United States in the capitals, the United Nations and the reports clearly differentiate between Coordinating Council); Prof. Taras sphere of peacekeeping operations. Organization for Security and Cooperation in governmental and societal actions. Hunczak (Ukrainian Congress Since the first years of its independence, Europe. Ms. Silverman further commented Committee of America); Mr. Sawkiw Ukraine has played an active role in peace- Ukraine continues to take an active part in that the report was not intended to (Ukrainian National Information keeping activities conducted under the aegis of the political-diplomatic resolution of the characterize an opinion about all Service); and Dr. Roman Goy the United Nations and other international Kosovo crisis. In the event that the U.N. Ukrainians. (Ukrainian Medical Association of organizations. During this time more than Security Council adopts a decision to send In turn, Ukrainian American Bar North America), who also coordinat- 8,000 military and civilian peacekeepers have peacekeepers to Kosovo, and in the event that Association (UABA) representa- ed the meeting from the Ukrainian joined in this honorable mission. Ukraine is authorities in Ukraine adopt an appropriate tive Arthur Belendiuk, explained American side. one of the guarantors of a political resolution to decision to that effect, our peacekeepers will be that the Soviet disinformation pro- the Transdniester problem (Moldova). And, ready to participate in safeguarding the return gram of the Cold War promoted Dr. Roman Goy contributed to wherever Ukrainian peacekeepers may be of Kosovo refugees and resolving the situation negative stereotypes of Ukrainians this article. found – in Angola, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in that region. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

Calgary community erects monument to Great Famine by Borys Sydoruk CALGARY – This city’s Ukrainian Canadian community on April 25 erected a black granite monument com- memorating the genocidal famine in Ukraine in 1932-1933. Great Famine survivors Lida Popov and Ivan Chernezky unveiled the monument. Nine famine survivors from Calgary and Lethbridge, Alberta, were present for the unveiling. Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Lawrence Huculak of the Eparchy of Edmonton; Ukrainian Catholic priests, the Rev. Anton Tarasenko and the Rev. Rendy Yackimec from Calgary; and the Rev. Taras Krochak of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church conducted the dedica- tion service in memory of the millions who perished in the Great Famine. Nathan Berko Archbishop John Stinka of the Ukrainian Bishops and clergy officiate at the dedication of Calgary’s monument commemorating the Great Famine. Orthodox Church stated, “There are many pictures that remain forever unobliterated in the minds of the Ukrainian people. There is many a man still suffering from the taint of the evil thing experienced.” Deepak Obhrai, member of Parliament, Mark Hlady, member of the legislative assembly (MLA), Wayne Cao, MLA, and Alderman John Lord gave greetings. Halya Wilson, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Calgary Branch, asked in her opening com- ments: “Have we not learned from his- tory” and “Why do so few Canadians, among them Ukrainian Canadians, still not know of one of the greatest geno- cides of the 20th century – the famine of 1933?” Borys Sydoruk, director of special projects, Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association, asked that the honor of the Pulitzer Prize be lifted from Walter Duranty who knowingly lied about the genocidal famine. Mr. Sydoruk also called on Ottawa to establish an inclusive Genocide Museum in Ottawa, stating that all genocides of this century should be remembered, including the Great Famine. Community members gather around the newly blessed monument.

World Bank consultant speaks on post-Soviet finance The Weekly’s collection of materials about the by Janet Hunkel money among the localities still has an quoted a Finance Ministry official – equalizing effect. Mr. Way stated that “We are the Ministry of Finance, our Famine CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Speaking at “the system of intergovernmental job is to finance things, not to cut the Ukrainian Research Institute at finance overwhelmingly benefits a them” – to illustrate the distance The Ukrainian Weekly’s official Harvard University’s Seminar in poorer and politically unconnected remaining to practice cost-based analy- website contains the largest collection Ukrainian Studies on April 19, Lucan west at the expense of a richer and sis and efficiency, let alone budgeting of materials on the Internet dedicated Way, a consultant to The World Bank politically powerful east” in Ukraine. for actual expenditure commitments. to the Great Famine of 1932-1933 in spoke about intergovernmental finance The effect is an equalizing of local Reforms are not being realized, in Ukraine. and how state action in post-Soviet government’s budgets, which, in turn, part because some crucial social inter- Located at www.ukrweekly.com, Ukraine affects distribution of state has a beneficial social impact on citi- ests remain entrenched and institution- the special section includes a chronolo- aid. zens. Local governments spend $4.5 alized. Key elements among these are gy of the Famine years, eyewitness Popular views about state power are billion (14-17 percent of the GNP) and wages, which have doubled over the accounts, editorials, media reports, that either it is a direct outgrowth of that money constitutes 70 percent of past four years, and unions, which must stories about observances of the economic power – the so-called “oli- public education, 90 percent of health agree to any firings and are active par- Famine’s 50th anniversary in 1983, garchs” – or of political connections and the bulk of other social protection ticipants in the budget process. Mr. scholarly articles, interviews with and networks – the informal clans of programs. Way explained how Ukraine demon- journalists who reported on the closely knit political leaders. Mr. Way, Equality issues aside, reforms are strates the capacity to implement poli- Famine, transcripts of testimony on however, stated that “in certain key needed. The system is not transparent. cies despite the existing political and areas, institutional rules and norms – The need for transparency and a economic situation. the Famine commission bill ultimately rather than access to political and eco- reduction in bureaucracy echo what He concluded, “the paradox facing passed by the U.S. Congress, texts of nomic resources – define state action in other economists and analysts have Ukraine is that the sources of Ukraine’s statements before the U.S. Commis- Ukraine. The post-Soviet Ukrainian said at HURI’s seminar series this limited capacity to provide public sion on the Ukraine Famine, refer- state is able to carry out important semester. goods is also the source of resistance to ences and other documentation, as activities in ways that contradict the Moreover, the administration has not fundamental public sector restructuring. well as the full text of The Ukrainian interests of otherwise powerful political reformed from the centrally planned The key task is to try and preserve Weekly’s special issue on the Great and economic groups.” practices of supporting industrial institutional capacity while also Famine published on March 20, 1983. The Soviet method of distributing growth and material output. Mr. Way increasing efficiency.” The section is completely searchable. No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Young UNA’ers

Adriana Maria Terleckyj, daughter of Dr. Ihor and Olenka Terleckyj of Olena Maria Czabala, daughter of the Ridgewood, N.J., is a new member of Rev. Teodor Bohdan Czabala, is a new Andrij Bilchak, son of Walter and Anna UNA Branch 15 (Ukraine Society) in member of UNA Branch 414 in New Bilchak, is a new member of UNA Washington. She was enrolled by her Haven, Conn. She was enrolled by her Branch 432 in Toronto. He was enrolled grandparents Dr. Nestor and Martha grandparents Teodor and Maria by his grandfather Mykola Bilchak. Terleckyj. Czabala.

Lucie Kennedy Wiedefeld, daughter of Marcia F. and Paul J. Wiedefeld of Towson, Md., is a member of UNA Branch 320 (and a budding gardener). Her mother, brother, Paul H., and grandparents Paul and Ellen Fenchak also are members of Branch 320.

Zoe Elliot, daughter of Andrea and Jessica Elliot, daughter of Debbie and William Michael Cymbal, son of Andrew Joseph Elliot of Philadelphia, is a new Wayne Elliot of Philadelphia, was and Daria Cymbal, is a new member of member of UNA Branch 382. She was enrolled into the UNA by her grandpar- Insure and be sure. UNA Branch 130 in New York. He was enrolled by her grandmother Carol ents Carol Halupa Elliot and Ronald enrolled by his grandmother Irena Halupa Elliot and grandfather Ronald Elliot. Jessica and her brother Zachary Join the UNA! Jadlickyj. Elliot. are both members of UNA Branch 382.

Are you still reading your mother’s copy of Seniors announce conference program The Ukrainian Weekly? by Anna Chopek lems of the elderly. Both presentations will be followed by question and answer LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – The time for periods. Seniors will have an opportunity How adult of you. the 25th anniversary conference of the to meet with UNA President Ulana Ukrainian National Association Seniors Diachuk at a session on Thursday after- For $40 a year, you can have your own. is almost here. noon. An anniversary banquet with Dr. The week of June 13-18 promises a Bohdan Vitvitsky as keynote speaker will Then your children will have something to read. host of day and evening activities, conclude the conference. including an auction of Ukrainian Since Wednesday afternoon will be items, several cocktail parties, an free of any sessions, participants are anniversary party with a program and advised to bring golf clubs, or bathing SUBSCRIPTION dancing, Ukrainian videos, card games, suits, and have fun. bingo, short business sessions and a NAME: ______Participants will also have an opportu- NAME: (please type or print) special liturgy for UNA Seniors now nity to enjoy the exhibit of photos taken ADDRESS: ______deceased. of the members and their activities over There will be a panel discussion by Dr. the past 25 years. CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP CODE: ______Roman Baranowsky and Dr. Roman Seniors who have served in an office PHONE (optional): ______Procyk on the latest developments in of the association in the past are urged to J J Ukraine, including the upcoming presi- attend as they will be welcomed and for- UNA member subscription price — $40.00/yr. Non-member subscription price — $50.00/yr. dential elections. There will also be a talk mally introduced to the members. UNA Branch number ______by attorney Anna Chopek on legal prob- Seniors’ week at the UNA resort will Mail to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, be busy and enjoyable. It is not too late 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Anna Chopek is president of the UNA to call Soyuzivka at (914) 626-5641 to Seniors. make reservations. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

COMMENTARY THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Forty days: a time for reflection Rubin’s remarks and their significance by Eugene M. Iwanciw U.S. recognition of Ukraine. Even President This guest editorial was written by Andrew P. Grigorenko, son of the late Gen. Petro and Michael Sawkiw Jr. George Bush’s decision to recognize Grigorenko, member of the Moscow and Ukrainian Helsinki monitoring groups. (His Ukraine after the December 1, 1991, refer- commentary was translated from the original Ukrainian by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj of On May 2, U.S. State Department endum on independence – a move, support- The Weekly’s Toronto Press Bureau.) spokesman James Rubin, assistant secretary ed by the secretary of defense and the of state for public affairs, said on the CNN national security advisor – was opposed by According to ages-old tradition, 40 days is the period after which the soul of the program “Late Edition”: “They (the the secretary of state. deceased leaves this world. This is also the time when the pain of those who were left Kosovars) are not going to go back to their Soon after recognition of Ukraine, the behind dulls and it becomes possible to try and recall memories of the deceased. homes after suffering these terrible atroci- Department of State began a campaign that My acquaintance with Mr. Chornovil began in the mid-1960s. At the time, my par- ties if a bunch of Ukrainians are running painted Ukraine as too irresponsible to pos- ents’ apartment [in Moscow] served as an odd hybrid: part waiting room in a com- around with guns on their sides.” This com- sess nuclear weapons. Pressure was exerted plaints office, part convention hall for human rights activists visiting from other cities, ment was made to an international audience on Ukraine, directly and through the media, part discussion club. People passed through in endless waves, and I must sheepishly that numbers in the tens of millions. to turn over all its nuclear weapons to a admit that I can’t say precisely when I met with whom. Thus it is that I can’t remember Finding the comment serious enough to responsible party, i.e., Russia. Ironically, the exact date of Mr. Chornovil’s first visit to our home, but I do have a clear anecdotal warrant Mr. Rubin’s immediate dismissal, leaks of nuclear technology to third parties recollection of the first time Vyacheslav appeared at our door. organizations such as the Ukrainian have been traced to Russia and not Ukraine; After answering yet another knock at our door, I saw a group of unfamiliar people: National Association and the Ukrainian at that precise time North Korea was build- one of them immediately drew my attention. The young man wore a Ukrainian Congress Committee of America have for- ing its nuclear weapons. North Korea, embroidered shirt, which in those days was a form of silent shout. His grizzled mus- mally requested a meeting with Secretary of unlike Ukraine, does pose a threat to U.S. tache, though not as grand as Taras Shevchenko’s, rather, in fact, similar to mine, State Madeleine K. Albright to discuss the national security. strengthened this voiceless cry. In short, I simply couldn’t restrain myself from speak- situation. For a number of years after independ- ing to the newly arrived in Ukrainian. Later I learned that this made a strong impres- Many individual Ukrainian Americans ence, Ukraine was listed in the State sion on Vyacheslav and even played a certain role in ensuring dialogue between are appalled by this comment and have Department’s travel advisory as a danger- Russian and Ukrainian human rights activists. already expressed their outrage to the ous country for U.S. citizens to visit due to Russians often found it difficult, completely without ill intent, to understand the Department of State and their representa- “terrorist activity.” Only when the feelings and moods of the USSR’s non-Russian population; they were even less able to tives in Congress. Some, however, have Ukrainian community protested and understand nationally patriotic intelligentsia. asked just how serious this statement is. The demanded evidence of any terrorism in Much later in Kyiv a person not aware of my surname informed me that upon answer is quite simple: Mr. Rubin’s com- Ukraine was this travel advisory lifted. Vyacheslav’s return from Moscow he told all of his friends that he was deeply ment is very serious and would have result- Earlier this year, the State Department’s impressed that not only had Gen. [Petro] Grigorenko not forgotten Ukrainian, but even ed in his immediate dismissal had it been annual Ukraine Country Report on Human his youngest son, born and raised in Moscow, also spoke Ukrainian. Happily, Slavko made of most other ethnic, religious or Rights Practices for 1998 reported in its made no comment about my Russian accent. racial groups. summary of events that “deep-seated socie- I remember a typical example of the Russian inability to understand Ukrainian We would like to explain why the com- tal anti-Semitism” exists in Ukraine, with- issues. During one of his visits to Moscow, Slavko, as usual, stayed with us. At the ment is serious and why nothing less than out offering substantiation of the claim. time, my now late godfather, Anatoliy Levitin-Krasnov, casually dropped by. Anatoliy Mr. Rubin’s dismissal is appropriate. The Though the report differentiates between Emmanuilovich loved a good argument. He was also a man well-versed and passion- seriousness of the comment is threefold. societal and governmental actions, such ate about Russian literature, however, surprisingly, absolutely unfamiliar with the liter- 1. The wording itself: “A bunch of crudely generalized statements are inappro- ature and culture of other peoples. He took it upon himself to prove to Mr. Chornovil Ukrainians running around with guns on priate in a governmental publication. A the benefits of Russian civilization that had accrued to the Ukrainian people. their sides” is an inappropriate reference to comparison of the Ukraine and Russia Understanding that the discussion was to bring little benefit to anyone, I cut in with a any country’s military. It suggests a vigi- Country Reports on Human Rights joke: “Tread lightly, Anatoliy Emmanuilovich, because Chornovil could at some time lante group rather than the disciplined mili- Practices for 1998 does not indicate “socie- become Ukraine’s second president.” tary force that Ukraine possesses. The tal anti-Semitism” in the Russian summary, “Why the second and not the first?” asked a somewhat astounded Levitin-Krasnov. Ukrainian military has received widespread despite recent dramatic evidence that anti- “You see,” I told him, “you’ve forgotten that Mykhailo Hrushevsky was the first.” acclaim for the positive role it has played Semitism is increasing in that country. Why There was friendly laughter, and of course nobody thought it possibile that my joke both in joint maneuvers with NATO and its the double-standard? would just barely come short of being true. Slavko Chornovil was the only one among peacekeeping role in Bosnia. Yet, Mr. Thus, the message sent by the State my dissident friends who could have become the leader of a post-Soviet state. Rubin’s comment suggests that Ukraine’s Department is that Ukraine can be criticized Unfortunately, Ukraine proved not ready to elect a liberal patriot to a top government military is not disciplined and cannot be unjustly without any penalty, without a pro post and, as a result, has delayed for many years adopting essential reforms. trusted with guns in Kosovo. forma apology or a cessation of the activity Mr. Chornovil’s arrest in 1972 and my forced emigration three years later interrupt- 2. Impact of words: While we under- once the damage is done. This is irresponsi- ed our lively interaction for 20 years. We met again in Moscow in 1992, at a confer- stand that Mr. Rubin comments on many ble treatment of a sovereign state that has ence devoted to Russian-Ukrainian relations, and then a few days later in Kyiv. Slavko issues and that mistakes are sometimes close relations with the United States and was already a national deputy in the Verkhovna Rada, however, this did not affect the made, as spokesman for the State has sacrificed its own interests (e.g. nuclear openess between us. But now, neither he nor I could change one particular circum- Department, his words carry great impact weapons, the Kharkiv turbine sale and mili- stance – the lack of time for long discussions. among policymakers throughout the world. tary sales to third countries, etc.) to accom- We met for the last time in Kyiv in October 1997 at an event held to commemorate There is no other manner in which the modate U.S. concerns. my father, in the very building [The Teacher’s Building] where Ukraine recently bid Department of State can clearly distance Words have meaning and repercussions. farewell to her devoted son. I detected a weariness in him, and this weariness could be itself from the policy implications of these When words are publicly uttered, intention- felt both in our brief talk together and in the address he delivered that evening. When words except by Mr. Rubin’s dismissal. ally or unintentionally, by government offi- we parted, he cajoled me for coming to Ukraine so rarely. I promised to do so more 3. State Department pattern: The com- cials, they cannot be recalled. Failure to often, although I understood that it was not likely that a chance to travel would present ment fits a pattern of treatment of Ukraine respond to this comment about Ukraine and itself soon. And thus it was that we were not to see each other again. by the Department of State that dates back Ukrainians will send a loud and clear mes- Forty days have passed, but various commissions have as yet failed to place a final to 1991. During the fall of 1991, between sage to all government officials that period at the end of the tragic events – events that caused the death of one of the most the time of the declaration of Ukraine’s Ukrainians are “fair game” for erroneous or prominent political activists in contemporary Ukraine. And I am not at all certain that independence and U.S. recognition of derogatory comments, intentional or not. the whole truth will ever be revealed to us. The only thing that remains is the hope that Ukraine, numerous newspapers around the Only the dismissal of James Rubin will this untimely death will spur the liberal-democratic forces of Ukraine to greater soli- country carried stories, attributed to make it clear to all government officials that darity and to lead the country onto the path of development and integration with unnamed State Department officials, that they must be as careful in their selection of Europe without the loss of national spirit and genuine independence. This, after all, Ukrainian independence would result in words when talking about Ukraine or was Vyacheslav Chornovil’s dream. civil war, atrocities, pogroms, etc. The Ukrainians as they are when they speak of department carried on a campaign against other ethnic, religious or racial groups.

May groups and fascinated by the question of ethnic identity and political allegiance. Turning the pages back... In 1935 he edited “Canadian Overtones,” the first anthology of “New Canadian” writ- ings in English translation. In 1937, he began a 28-year series of annual reviews of “Publications in Other Languages” for the University of Toronto Quarterly, of which 16 Ukrainian writings were a major part. In 1939 Kirkconnell compiled a study of political attitudes of various European national- 1895 Part paternalistic overseer, part establishment mentor, Watson ities, “Canada, Europe and Hitler” (1939), in which he provided a sketch of recent Kirkconnell played an important role in Ukrainian Canadian his- Ukrainian history and concluded that Ukrainian nationalists were likely to be hostile to the tory. Born on May 16, 1895, in Port Hope, Ontario (about 60 Nazis. miles east of Toronto), he studied English and classics at Queen’s This work was also a study of allegiance to Canada, of which Kirkconnell found strong University in 1913-1916. evidence among Ukrainians. It also brought to the fore his strong distaste for Communists After a brief stint on the staff at the Royal Military College, he was appointed captain in in general and the Ukrainian Labor-Farmer Temple Association (later the Association of the Department of Internment Operations, serving at the Fort Henry (1916) and United Ukrainian Canadians) in particular. Kapuskasing (1917-1919) camps. After the war Kirkconnell studied economics at Oxford, In 1940 Kirkconnell joined the faculty at McMaster University in Hamilton, but was also then in 1922 accepted a request to return to Canada and teach English at Wesley College in often in Ottawa, advising the government on how to shore up the country’s war effort Winnipeg. As he wrote in his memoir, on the boat back from England he met “cultured among Canada’s minorities. At the request of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie fugitives from Bolshevik terror in Eastern Europe.” In Winnipeg he became interested in the languages and literatures of the city’s minority (Continued on page 9) No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places not the case. Latvia and Lithuania are Let’s not squander both in the “slow track” group of five by Myron B. Kuropas future EU members. Estonia, which has community’s capital the worst national minority record of the Dear Editor: three Baltic states, is actually in the “fast track” group of six future EU members I wish to offer a modest proposal: that (together with nationally homogenous we conserve our capital for truly impor- states such as Poland, Hungary, Slovenia BeenAs President there,Leonid Kuchma entertainsdonePavel that! Safarik who contributed to the ideo- tant and effective investments. and the Czech Republic). the siren call of “Slavic unity” as preached logical development of “Samobytnost,” a The capital I have in mind is the Ukraine, with one of the best national by Belarusian President Alyaksandr principle which held that all Slavs shared “Action Item” rubric in The Weekly. minority records in the former Soviet Lukashenka, we need to remember that the same heritage. Out of this idea emerged The item regarding the James Rubin bloc that even outshines many Western Ukraine has been there, done that. the concept of a Slavic federation promoted remark about “a bunch of Ukrainians ... liberal democracies (many of whom do Cooperation with Russia was first by Frantisek Palacky, a Czech. Encouraged running around with guns on their sides” not even legally recognize the concept of attempted by Hetman Bohdan by the spirit of liberty and fraternalism that to me is squandering of this capital. national minorities), is neither in the fast Khmelnytsky in the 17th century and the prevailed in Austria in 1848, Palacky Was I not offended by Mr. Rubin’s nor slow track groups of future EU mem- result was a national calamity. Ukrainians helped organize a Slav congress in Prague remark? Of course I was. I even began to bers. Why? Ukraine’s former believed the 1648 Treaty of Pereiaslav was that same year in hopes of initiating a compose in my head a letter protesting it. Ambassador to the Benelux countries, a mutual defense pact. Moscow interpreted movement that would transform Austria But shooting from the hip is rarely a good Borys Tarasyuk, said the reason was it as an invitation to rule. The end came into a federation of equal nationalities. policy. twofold: first, the EU believed it could slowly but, inexorably. In 1686 the metro- Slavs attended sessions in their native In this case, Mr. Rubin did put a spin not let in Ukraine without Russia: sec- politanate of Kyiv was incorporated into the costumes, greeted each other with the word on it at the first opportunity, during the ond, Ukraine was a member of the Partriarchate of Moscow with the formal “Slava,” and unfurled a new Slavic tricolor next day’s State Department briefing Eurasian CIS, which meant it lay outside approval of the ecumenical patriarch of flag, blue, white and red. Jan Kollar called where – unlike at a live TV talk show – he Europe. Constantinople, effectively ending for the publication of an international Slavic has a thick briefing book in front of him, Both of these reasons do not stand up Ukrainian Orthodox autonomy. periodical, the formation of a Slav academy, with questions and answers cleared by to scrutiny and are more a reflection of Russian absorption followed. Moscow a Slav library, and both central and national half a dozen policy specialists on every the Russophilism permeating the EU. abolished the Ukrainian Hetmanate in committees for political and cultural affairs. imaginable subject. That’s when he is Let’s remember that the Council of 1764; the Zaporozhian Sich was destroyed The congress, however, reached no consen- spelling out U.S. policy; a TV talk show, Europe likewise wanted to let in Ukraine in 1775; Ukraine was formally incorporated sus, ending abruptly two days earlier than after all, is entertainment. Let him or her only together with Russia. Yet, the latter into the Russian empire in 1783; in 1863 planned when a revolutionary radical group who has never blurted out a regrettable the Ukrainian language was officially desig- led by Mikhail Bakunin, a Russian, staged remark cast the first stone, and let us was in the middle of a very violent con- flict in Chechnya at the time while nated a Russian dialect spoken by “little an uprising in the city. throw action items at officials when we Russians.” Ukraine had resolved the Crimean ques- At the time, pan-Slavism struck a don’t like the policy they pronounce. Ukraine’s second experiment with tion without a shot being fired. responsive chord among Ukrainian intellec- In your editorial you suggest Mr. “Slavic unity” occurred at the end of the tuals. The Society of Ss. Cyril and Rubin’s remarks were bigoted or preju- The EU (and NATO), therefore, both first world war. Having failed to entice the need to re-evaluate their membership cri- Methodius called for a federation of equal diced. Those are strong words. Kyiv-based Ukrainian National Republic Slavic nations. Taras Shevchenko, a mem- Let’s put things in perspective: top peo- teria which at the moment are inconsis- into the Bolshevik camp, Lenin pushed for tent. ber of the society, dedicated his poem “The ple at State have been under considerable the establishment of a Soviet Ukrainian Heretic” to Pavel Safarik, writing: “Glory to pressure over the past month. What if Mr. Dr. Taras Kuzio republic centered in Kharkiv. With the you, Safarik, ever and forever! That you Rubin appeared in the TV studio physically London defeat of the nationalist forces, the called into one ocean all the Slavic rivers.” drained and edgy at suggestions (originat- Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic signed Hopes for an Austrian federation of ing in Belgrade and Moscow) that NATO The writer is honorary research fellow a treaty with the Russian Soviet Federated nationalities came to an end in 1867 when troops must not be leading the protective at the University of North London. Socialist Republic. This time, Muscovite Austria reached a compromise with the force for displaced Kosovars, when control was evident from the beginning, Hungarians and the Austro-Hungarian Rubin’s policymakers insist that they despite protests by such national commu- empire was created. That same year the must? Is an infelicitous remark a definite nists as Mykola Skrypnyk, who declared “a Russians hosted a second Pan-Slavic possibility under such circumstances? Location of museum single, unified Russia is not our slogan. We Congress in Moscow. From the beginning, And to sugest that Mr. Rubin be imme- can never adopt such a slogan.” Moscow dominated the proceedings, insist- diately dismissed over his remark – after is key to its future Tragically for Ukraine, a unified Russia ing that Slavic unity could only be achieved Dear Editor: he, as you put it, “almost apologized” – is, was Moscow’s slogan and when, in 1922, when all Slavs adopted the Orthodox faith, to put it mildly, naive. There’s no hope in Given the recent decision by the board the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was the Cyrillic alphabet and the Russian lan- hell the secretary of state would dismiss of The Ukrainian Museum in New York established, it was obvious that Russia guage. Until such an amalgamation was her virtual son and close confidant over to postpone construction of a new build- planned to pursue that goal. Despite a vig- accomplished, the Russians “graciously” an infelicitous remark on a no-brain TV ing pending the availability of additional orous Ukrainianization campaign during the consented to serving as “big Slavic broth- talk show. So why ask for it? Just to feel building funds, perhaps it is wise to mid-1920s, Ukrainian influence was quick- ers” to all the other “little Slavs.” good? revisit the issue of where to build. ly eroded. The 1924 Soviet Constitution The main apostle of pan-Slavism at this It would have been far better not to Consider this: The New York Times stipulated that all republic decisions could juncture was Nikolai Danilevsky, who be suspended by the Soviet Central hurl insults at an important State routinely runs an ad for the “Museum grafted great Russian Slavophilism, onto Committee in Moscow and that the Soviet Department official via an avalanche of Mile” featuring “eight museums” in “one pan-Slavism, advocating the “liberation” of Supreme Court had the right to review all “action item” faxes that would only make destination” on Fifth Avenue between the Slavic people by Russia. Western republic legislation. The obliteration of him angry at Ukrainians, and instead to do 82nd and 104th streets. Included in that Europe, he argued, had degenerated into Ukrainian national consciousness was com- nothing (after his “almost apology”). But list is the renowned Metropolitan religious anarchy as a result of Catholic plete by the XIVth CP(b)U Congress in at the same time, keep in mind that Jamie Museum of Art, as well as the essentially political despotism; Protestantism advocat- Rubin knows that we know, that he owes 1938 when Ukrainian Communist Party ed the “foolish idea that religious truth was unknown El Museo del Barrio. Secretary Nikita Khrushchev condemned us one. The building housing the Ukrainian based on personal authority.” The true faith Let’s conserve our capital for worthy, an emphasis on Ukrainian culture and lan- of the Slavic people was Orthodoxy, he Institute of America is just south of this guage as a pernicious manifestation of effective investments. prestigious row. Millions of visitors walk maintained, preserved in its pristine form by “bourgeois Ukrainian nationalism” intended the Russians, inhabitants of the third and R.L. Chomiak by the institute’s building every year. Why to undermine the heroic role of the Great final Rome. Holy Russia, ruled by .McLean, Va can’t the institute’s building serve as The Russian people in the building of a socialist Orthodoxy, the holy tsar, and the people Ukrainian Museum for the world to see? society. So much for Ukrainian-Russian (narod) would lead the world to the para- And if space is an issue, then I leave “unity.” dise of true Christianity. you with this thought. It seems that it Slavic unity in general, is not a new phe- Later, the ideological foundation upon More on Ukraine would be more beneficial to have 1 mil- nomenon, first appearing as a formal doc- which Russian messianic nationalism is lion visitors view three exhibit halls than trine, “pan-Slavism,” in the 19th century. constructed – Orthodoxy, autocracy and and EU membership 100,000 visitors view six. “The idea of a union of all Slavs into a narod – was refined and adopted by the Dear Editor: Location. Location. Location. That, mighty coalition began in the 18th century together with some genuine community Russian Bolsheviks. Marxism-Leninism David Marples’ article on national at a time when almost all Slavic peoples cooperation, can create a magnificent became the new Orthodoxy; commissars minorities in Central and Eastern Europe were minorities in the Russian, Austrian, center stage for exhibiting things replaced the tsars; the proletariat became mistakenly states that Latvia’s request Turkish and Prussian empires,” writes Ukrainian. the new narod. for European Union membership has Louis L. Snyder. At the time, German romantic philosopher Johann Gottfried von No nation has tried harder to cooperate been turned down because of its national Andrew Fylypovych with Russia than Ukraine, and no nation has minority policies. Unfortunately, this is Willow Grove, Pa. Herder glorified the Slavs as a modest, peaceful people, obedient, uncorrupted by paid a greater price. Slavic unity with modern society, with no pretensions toward Russia means Slavic suicide. History is a teacher and, in the words of philosopher The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be typed national expansion. Slavs were urged by philosopher Herder to rediscover their past, George Santanaya: those who cannot (double-spaced) and signed; they must be originals, not photocopies. renew their language and to stand firm remember the past are doomed to repeat it. The daytime phone number and address of the letter-writer against the increasingly decadent West. must be given for verification purposes. The fathers of pan-Slavism were two Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: Lutheran Slovak idealists, Jan Kollar and [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

DATELINE NEW YORK: Springtime at the institute by Helen Smindak “Flowers as Muse”

Following recent events that featured First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and opera luminaries Paul Plishka and Oksana Krovytska, spring made a grand entrance at the Ukrainian Institute of America on May 1 with a bouquet of floral still-lifes by six gifted artists. The exhibition “Flowers as Muse,” dedicated to the memory of the late Daria Hoydysh, who was both a lover of flowers and dedicated in her efforts to showcase art at the institute, was organized by artist Ilona Sochynsky to show “the exuberance, forcefulness and beauty of flowers when they are the primary source of inspiration to artistic expression.” The exhibit runs until May 29. Late-afternoon sunshine spilled into the galleries on opening day, illuminating the daffodils, irises, daylilies and sunflowers that bloomed on the walls. Through open win- dows came the sounds of Fifth Avenue traffic and Central Park strollers reveling in the return of spring as Prof. Jaroslaw Leshko, art historian at Smith College, delivered an appraisal of the art work which, he said, revealed “a variety of approaches and mediums in addressing the floral motif.” The bold strokes in Nina Klymowska’s “Amaryllis” series of India ink drawings highlight the flower in gray- black tones and remove the “enticing component of color,” which, according to Prof. Leshko, reminds viewers that a flower’s beauty may be found in its various aspects. The enticing component of color, however, is very evident in two large folding screens decorated on both sides by Ms. Klymowska in acrylic and dominated by a bold image of the iris with rich decorations and undulating lines. Olga Maryschuk’s hand-colored block prints, inspired by mosaics seen on a recent trip to Italy, were made using Nina Klymowska’s “Iris #2” (72 by 96 inches). a technique that combines a reductive method of block Ms. Pohrebinska, an art curator, teacher and judge who music hour that was such an enjoyable part of the family’s printing and painting. The artist’s program notes state that owns the Stone House Gallery in Lexington, N.Y., holds a daily routine. only one plate was used, but the materials according to master of fine arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. The project has been thriving year after year and last their own properties and the accidental blending of colors Her home, with its art and antique collections, has been fall, thanks to a fictitious frog who charmed a flock of creates an iridescent play of light. featured in several publications, including Country Living youngsters at the Ukrainian Institute of America the year Prof. Leshko pointed out that the process – the intricate magazine. before, Mrs. Sawycky opened a branch of her Music and arrangement of small, colorful segments that animate the Nantucket resident Ms. Rainey holds a master of fine Me pre-school program in New York. surface, like tesserae in a mosaic from the Byzantine town arts degree from Hunter College in New York. Ms. The frog, “Zhaba,” was the featured performer during of Ravenna – was as compelling as the beauty of Ms. Voyevidka, who lives in Reno, Nevada, received an MFA an afternoon of audience-participation musical games for Maryschuk’s “Bird and Flower” series and her “Ravenna” degree from Kent State University and studied at the children, organized and directed by Mrs. Sawycky as a series. Angewandte Kunst Akademie in Vienna. special UIA presentation. Zhaba not only enchanted the Rust-colored, dramatic flower sculptures from the estate Ms. Sochynsky, an MFA graduate of Yale University, is children, also captivated UIA administrators, who invited of Natalia Pohrebinska in Lexington, N.Y., were composed an adjunct professor of arts and humanities at the Richard the New Jersey piano teacher to conduct a pre-school pro- by the artist, who is primarily a painter, from discarded Stockton College of New Jersey and has her own design gram at the institute. pieces of iron and transformed into flowers by arranging, firm, Ilona Sochynsky Associates, which specializes in Under Mrs. Sawycky’s pleasant and firm direction, welding and molding. The three compelling works on dis- corporate communications, advertising campaigns and cor- twice a week 13 youngsters age 2 1/2 to 5 are learning to play – “Mother Rose,” “Facing the Sun” and “Grace” – porate identity programs. listen to music, to understand it and love it, and to react to range in height from 5 1/2 feet to 7 feet. the music with their bodies. Each two-hour class, patterned Daffodils, the pride and joy of Nantucket Island, are Music and Me after the teaching methods of the famous musicologist abloom in most of the richly colored watercolors exhibited Jacques Emile Dal Croze, concentrates on rhythmic move- by Romana Rainey. According to Prof. Leshko, Ms. Fine achievements sometimes evolve, quite unexpected- ments, story-telling and role-playing to the accompaniment Rainey creates “a symbiotic correspondence” between the ly, from modest beginnings. of piano music. lyrical grace and beauty of the flower and the liquid fluidi- Twenty-six years ago, piano teacher Marta Sawycky When I dropped by last November to watch a class ty of the watercolor medium, the perfect component to the started a music program for pre-schoolers in Irvington, in action in a third-floor rehearsal room at the institute, flower’s delicacy. N.J. soon after her own children (then 2 1/2 and 5) began The exuberant pastels of Ms. Sochynsky reveal a sea- to ask if they could bring friends home to participate in the (Continued on page 9) sonal preoccupation with flowers which, the artist confess- es, provides “instant gratification in a frenzied, nectar- laden environment.” That frenzy can be seen in her “Wild Flowers” pastel, which resembles an explosive burst of fireworks. In Prof. Leshko’s view, Ms. Sochynsky “expert- ly and with flair orchestrates the pastel medium to maxi- mum effect.” Martha Hirniak Voyevidka’s series of delicate watercol- ors brings to life amaryllis, iris and orchid blossoms – each, according to the artist, a unique portrait in which the flower’s own personality becomes the essence of each work. Prof. Leshko noted a strong link between Ms. Voyevidka’s “unerring, exclusive focus on the lone flower, devoid of background arrangements” and the art of Pierre- Joseph Redoute, whom he called the sublime practitioner of the historical tradition of floral watercolors. The work of these six artists has been exhibited in scores of one-woman and group shows and is represented in private and corporate collections in several countries, including Austria, Canada, Great Britain, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine and the United States. Ms. Klymowska, a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, taught art and did stage sets for the Welsh National Opera Company while studying on a scholarship at the Cardiff College of Art in Wales. She teaches at Mother Cabrini High School in New York City. Another New Yorker, Ms. Maryschuk, is a graduate of The Cooper Union School of Art and Architecture and the Pratt Graphic Center, and held a one-year scholarship at the Kyiv State Art Institute. Pupils of the Music and Me program directed by Marta Sawycky at the Ukrainian Institute of America. No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 9

to learn the Ukrainian alphabet. They wash During the Verkhovna Rada session, their faces and brush their teeth, comb their Verkhovna Rada... which was held behind closed doors, the Springtime...(Continued from page 8) hair, eat breakfast, get dressed and climb (Continued from page 1) NBU defended its practices and even all was quiet: the children were resting stairs to their classroom, each move accom- though no charges have been filed showed a profit of $100 million from its on floor mats after a noontime snack. panied by music that fits the mood and against him, he bears moral and political investment policy with Credit Suisse- Soon they were up, and there were tempo of the action. responsibility. If I were in Mr. First Boston. It also accounted for the squeals of delight: it was time for instru- The children perform little steps chore- Yuschenko’s shoes I would resign,” said $85 million that the investigative com- ment study. ographed by Mrs. Saywcky to the music Mr. Suslov, who has been named often as mittee said is missing, money due to be Bright-eyed and eager, the little girls and of “The Nutcracker.” After that, there’s the leftists’ choice to run the NBU. repaid on October 8, 1999. boys sat in little chairs and played their usually story-telling; this morning it’s Communists and Socialists in the In defending the quality of the Credit “violins” – a short red stick held up to the about the leaves falling down, with thun- Verkhovna Rada have tried to use the Suisse-First Boston Bank in Cyprus, chin, another red stick serving as a bow. derous piano chords mimicking thunder, National Bank of Ukraine as a political NBU officials presented paperwork that Following their teacher’s example, they pizzicato notes simulating raindrops, long tool against President Kuchma on more had been received by Verkhovna Rada kept time with recorded violin music. drawn-out tones for the wind, placid than one occasion, most recently in Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko on Switching to longer sticks, the children sounds for clouds and a cascade of tin- October 1998 when leftist national October 30, 1998, showing that the bank played their “cellos,” then stood to play kling notes for tumbling leaves. Each deputies tried to pin the blame on Mr. has assets of $8.7 billion and carries a their “contrabasses.” child has chosen a role and learns to listen Yuschenko for the financial crisis that hit AA rating. Each student has taken a turn at playing to the music for his/her turn to stand up Ukraine earlier that summer. National Deputy Viktor Pynzenyk, a real violin, viola and cello brought to and perform that role, to stomp as thunder The NBU has had to answer also to head of the Reforms and Order Party and class by their teacher and each received a or to take itsy-bitsy steps as rain. critics who feel that its banking practices a well-respected economist, defended picture of the instrument being studied and Mrs. Sawycky loves working with are not sufficiently transparent and that it Mr. Yuschenko’s actions and said he saw a picture of a person playing that instru- young children “because they are great at wields too much independence. The spe- no substance to the allegations. “I see no ment. this age – they learn and respond so mar- cial commission that Mr. Suslov heads grounds for talk of a loss of currency “String instruments are on yellow paper. velously.” She directs a Music and Me was formed after the October parliamen- reserves,” said Mr. Pynzenyk. Next week, when we start on woodwinds, class at Irvington’s Ukrainian community tary debate. Others in the Verkhovna Rada, includ- the pictures will be on brown paper, so they center (two of her three grandchildren are In its report Mr. Suslov’s investigative ing presidential candidate and leader of can see the different families of musical enrolled there) as well as a pre-school class committee accused the NBU of a ques- the Socialist Party Oleksander Moroz instruments,” Mrs. Sawycky explained to at the Ukrainian Youth Center in Yonkers, tionable deposit of $580 million into a suggested that the president will not me later. N.Y. She’s very interested in starting up an Cypriot Bank, Credit Suisse-First Boston allow full disclosure of the scale of the “I make everything very simple, and I English-speaking pre-school program in Ltd., between May 12, 1997, and January alleged “blatant abuses” of the NBU make a game out of it – the children don’t New York, open to the public, like the one 28, 1998. It states that $85 million of that because it is not in his political interest at realize that they are really learning all the she directed for two summers at the money has not yet been returned. the moment. time, “ she noted. Cranford, N.J., library. Cyprus is notorious for its liberal “The president and his people wish to According to Mrs. Sawycky, “I had to Parents of New York class members banking laws that are used by crime fam- receive political dividends from this re-train [the children], slowly, to listen to have been expressing amazement at what ilies to shelter and launder shady money. absolutely obvious situation,” said Mr. music, because music is a language. Even their offspring have accomplished in just a The commission report states that “the Moroz, adding the nebulous note: “On though children hear music everywhere – few months. They’re expecting more sur- Credit Suisse-First Boston Ltd. bank is the eve of presidential elections, it is in stores, on TV, on the radio – to them it’s prises when the children and their mentor not on the list of first-class banking insti- known who has brought this to the atten- just background noise. First of all, they had present an interactive story for children tutions.” tion of the State Security Service.” to be trained to sit still in a chair. For a lot “Ripka” (The Turnip) at the institute on The report also cited the NBU for A report by the Security Service of of them, it was also the first experience in May 23. The playlet, with narrative by Mrs. “pumping Ukrainian currency into the Ukraine issued in early October 1998 had group play or in a group situation.” Sawycky, is scheduled for 3 p.m. and is Moscow-based National Reserve Bank” criticized the NBU investment in the Classes, conducted in Ukrainian, begin open to the public. The New York young- and for prematurely exchanging govern- Credit Suisse-First Boston Bank in in the same way, with actions to which sters will also perform in Irvington on June ment external loan bonds that were not Cyprus and questioned NBU investment children can relate. They pretend they are 13, at 3 p.m., joining their Yonkers and due to mature until 2002-2005 for gov- procedures. That report spurred the sleeping (as Mrs. Sawycky plays a soft lull- Irvington schoolmates in the annual ernment domestic loan bonds. Social Democratic (United) faction to aby), then they pray (to devotional music) “kazka” (storytelling) presentation. The Furthermore, it accused the bank of propose the investigative committee that joined in their activities by Kermit the feature this year: “Chervona Shapochka” making poor quality loans, specifically a looked into the NBU’s investment poli- Frog, who came over from Sesame Street (Little Red Riding Hood). $15 million loan to the Kharkiv-based cies and actions. Real-Bank, which was made using the Mr. Moroz said that President Kuchma will not allow the resignation of his chief Ukrainians from Ukraine and the diaspora, Cypriot bank as an intermediary. The loan, banker because Mr. Yuschenko’s popu- with the U.S. Commercial Attaché Andrew which was to be used for the privatization larity among economic reformers could Former New Yorker... Bihun acting as honorary chairman, has of an enterprise, still has not been repaid, (Continued from page 1) make him a serious presidential candi- planned three initial fund-raising events. according to the commission’s report. winter you can’t even be sure that it is date and a major threat to the president’s The first, a jazz recital with dinner was Mr. Yuschenko responded to the accu- open,” said Ms. Stecura. re-election bid. held on May 2 at the Building of sations and allegations by stating that Museum Director Mykhailo Receptions near Ukraine’s Parliament. “there are no alleged losses.” Several parties, including Mr. Romanyshyn has eagerly welcomed Ms. The proceeds from the benefit, which “The National Bank is cynically Pynzenyk’s Reforms and Order Party, Stecura’s initiative. Because he has had was attended by some 60 individuals, accused of something that it cannot be had tried to convince Mr. Yuschenko to much contact with the curators of the large including U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine accused of,” said the bank chairman, run, but he has declined repeatedly and museums of Europe and the United States, Steven Pifer and his spouse, were to pro- emphasizing that independent audits sup- stated that for now his goal is to guide he understands that the notion of a benefac- vide the seed money for two larger fund- port his assertions. Ukraine onto a healthy monetary course. tors’ society, although new to Ukraine, is raisers. One will be a fashion show on commonplace elsewhere. the steps of the museum scheduled for Turning the pages... “This is truly a historical moment, with- May 22 and the other a summer masquer- out a doubt, because it is a change in the ade ball in the museum’s main hall, (Continued from page 6) way we are funding our institutions,” said scheduled for June 12. Mr. Romanyshyn. The organizing committee, which con- King, he wrote “The Ukrainian Canadians and the War” (1940), the first of many pam- He explained that although a January sists of a large number of Americans work- phlets on this theme. 1999 presidential decree directed the ing and living in Kyiv, is looking to attract Already in 1939 Kirkconnell helped set up the Department of National War Services and Cabinet of Ministers to fully fund recon- the affluent Ukrainian middle class, known served on advisory committee of its Nationalities Branch. struction of the museum, it has not received as “New Ukrainians,” into its ranks. For in Kirkconnell also urged Ukrainian Canadian activists to create a united non-Communist any funds. “The situation in the museum is the end it is their museum that the organization in support of the war effort. In November 1940, such an organization was catastrophic,” explained the museum direc- “Friends” want to help finance. formed: the Ukrainian Canadian Committee. He delivered an address at the UCC’s first tor. Members of the Ukraine’s nouveau congress in June 1943 in Winnipeg, in which he attacked both fascism and communism. Mr. Romanyshyn said that because of riche, obvious on Kyiv’s streets by the That year, he founded the Humanities Research Council and began a four-year stint as its the poor structural state of the building only Mercedes Benzes they drive and designer director. 5 to 7 percent, or merely 2,300 square feet, suits they wear, has not yet shown that it During the war Kirkconnell was an earnest anti-Soviet despite the USSR’s status as an of exhibition space was being utilized. wants to make worthy causes part of their ally, and after the war he continued to denounce Soviet repressions of Poland, the Baltics, Currently, according to Mr. conspicuous consumption. Hungary and Ukraine. In 1946 he addressed a UCC-organized rally at Toronto’s Massey Romanyshyn, there may be no centennial Undeterred, Ms. Stecura said she will Hall, in which he roundly denounced Stalin’s regime. celebrations – which he still hopes to con- find them and make them understand that In 1948 Kirkconnell was appointed president of Acadia University, where he remained duct on September 13 – because no money Ukraine’s public institutions are dependent for the rest of his career. The following year he was made a full member of the Shevchenko has been released for that either. He expects on them. Scientific Society and granted an honorary doctorate in Ukrainian philology by the that sufficient funding will be found to ful- The Friends of the National Art Museum Ukrainian Free University. fill plans for a new exhibition of Ukrainian are in the process of forming an interna- Kirkconnell worked together with Prof. Constantine Andrusyshen to produce two vol- art from the 12th century to the present. He tional charitable organization and are also umes of Ukrainian poetry in translation: “The Ukrainian Poets, 1189-1962” (1963) and also would like to host an international aca- looking to the West for moral and financial “The Poetical Works of Taras Shevchenko” (1964). demic conference and publish a centennial support. If you will be in Kyiv during the Watson Kirkconnell died in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, on February 26, 1977. jubilee catalogue. time of one of the charitable benefits and Sources: Watson Kirkconnell, “A Slice of Canada,” (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1967); Right now his hopes are pinned on Ms. would like to attend, or if you would like Watson Kirkconnell, “Canada, Europe and Hitler,” (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1939); Stecura and the friends she has brought to more information on the work of the Thomas Prymak, “Maple Leaf and Trident “ (Toronto: Multicultural History Society of Ontario, the museum. Friends organization, contact Irena Stecura, 1988); “Kirkconnell, Watson,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 2 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, The group currently composed of (044) 442-45-61. 1988). 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

FFOOCCUSUS ONON PHIPHILLAATTEELLYY

by Ingert Kuzych

Your chance to choose On March 1, 1992, newly independent balloting — while at the same time Ukraine began once more to issue its exposing readers to Ukraine’s beautiful own stamps. The following year I philatelic issues than to include an elec- launched a ballot, open to all, for an tion form in The Weekly! This month’s award to recognize the best stamp design column, then, will consist of short of 1992. This stamp selection process descriptions of all of last year’s stamp 220 221 has become an annual event, with votes releases, followed by a form for your being cast for the outstanding design of selection. Ballots may be photocopied the previous year. if more than one member of a house- The award is named the Heorhii hold wishes to vote. Narbut Prize after Ukraine’s famous graphic artist of the early 20th century. No. Description He designed the 30-, 40- and 50-shah values of Ukraine’s first stamp series 180 Volodymyr Sosiura (1898- (see The Ukrainian Weekly, February 1965): Commemorating the 14) and also many of Ukraine’s first centenary of this outstanding bank notes. poet’s birth. The Narbut Prize initiative has not only met but exceeded my expectations. 181-182 Winter Olympics 1998, Nagano, One of the primary goals in setting up Japan: Two designs depict a fig- the award was to improve the stamp ure skater and a biathlete. designs generated by Ukraine Post, and this aim has certainly been accom- 183 Bilhorod Dnistrovskyi: Com- plished. Ukrainian stamps continue to memorates the 2,500-year improve every year, serving as splendid anniversary of the founding of philatelic ambassadors to the world. this ancient city; shown is a col- Additionally, the establishment of the orful rendition of the city’s prize has generated keen interest among famous fortress (built in the Ukrainian artists eager to vie for the sub- 15th century). 208- 211 stantial monetary award. (The amount presented easily exceeds what the artists 184 Honoring the Ukrainian Black obtain from the government for their Sea Fleet: The stamp portion stamp designs.) (right) depicts the frigate Hetman Although the response to the Narbut Sahaidachnyi; the attached label Prize has been favorable – Ukraine Post (left) shows a sailing ship, the cites the voting results in listing its best monument to sailors lost at sea, stamp of the year – I’m constantly and the building in Sevastopol seeking new publicity venues to where the philatelic exhibit encourage wider voter participation. “Ukrphilexp 98” was held. And what better way to help increase 202 203 185 Ukrainian Coins: Past and Present: Souvenir sheet issued in conjunction with last year’s meet- ing in Kyiv for the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development.

186 The Festival of Ivan Kupalo: Europa Series: The midsummer 199 200 201 celebration is depicted with a girl in folk costume floating a candle-lit garland on water (part of a divination ritual).

187 The Nature Preserve “Askania Nova”: This souvenir sheet shows various animals from the wildlife sanctuary as well as a prehistoric stone statue (“kami- ana baba”) on the left.

188-191 * Paintings From the Lviv Picture Gallery: The triptych displays a “Portrait of Maria Theresea,” “Madonna with ChiId” and “Man with a Cello.” The souvenir sheet 196 217 205 204 is titled “Madonna with Child and Two Saints.”

192 Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Centennial: This souvenir sheet shows a frontal view of the insti- tute and part of the Kyiv skyline.

193 Askold and Dyr: The stamp depicts the two semi-legendary ninth century rulers of Kyiv, the attached label (top) reproduces the text from the ancient chroni- cles describing their joint reign.

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195 218 184 213 194 350th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Ukrainian Struggle for Freedom under Bohdan Khmelnytsky: Elaborate souvenir sheet presents a portrait of the famous hetman in the upper center, his crest on the bottom and weapons along the sides. Various battle scenes fill out the rest of the busy design.

195 1,100 Years of the City of Halych: Depicts the bejeweled 206 crown of King Danylo, which was presented to him in 1253 by the pope in recognition of his rule over the Halych-Volyn Kingdom.

196 * Anna Yaroslavna (ca. 1024-ca.1075): Daughter of Yaroslav the Wise (“Father-in-Law of Europe”), she became queen of France in 1049 and regent for her son in 1060- 1062. The stamp shows her holding the model of a church she sponsored as well as the royal scepter. This is the third 207 stamp of the “Renowned Women of Ukraine” series. 197 Yuriy Fedorovych Lysiansky (1773-1837): Issued on the 225th birth anniversary of the first Ukrainian to circumnav- igate the globe. Lysiansky also explored various parts of the Pacific.

198 Natalia Uzhvii (1898-1986): Centennial of the famous actress and theatrical promoter.

219 199-203 Scientists of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute: The five 194 prominent researchers depicted are: V.L. Kyrpychov, first director of KPI; Ye. O. Paton, pioneer in welding and met- allurgy; S.P. Tymoshenko, materials scientist; I. I. Sikorsky, aviation pioneer and “Father of the Helicopter”; and S.P. Korolev, rocket scientist.

204 International Day of the Post and Postage Stamp Day: Shows a postal horn with trident.

198 205 Millennium of Chronicles and Books in Ukraine: Portrait of the earliest-known chronicler, the monk Nestor.

206-207 Historic Ukrainian Churches: Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (Chernihiv, 11th century) and Pokrovsky Cathedral (Kharkiv, 17th century).

208-211 Wildlife Conservation: Four stamps depicting the wild duck Chervonovola Kazarka (Branta rificollis). Also 216 released as a miniature sheet. (Continued on page 12) 187

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NARBUT PRIZE BALLOT Dear Mr. Eppel: 214 My selection for this year’s Narbut Prize, as the best stamp design of 1998, is:

No. ______Title ______

Sincerely, Mr.(s.) ______

Mail this ballot to: Mr. Patrick Eppel, 108 Pinewood Circle, Apple Valley, MN 55124. The deadline for submitting ballots is August 15, 1999. 215 191 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

leader, educator, writer, folklorist and 219 “Star Wounds of the Earth”: The Your chance... linguist. In the background, behind a Illinetsk meteorite impact site. A (Continued from page 11) portrait of Hrinchenko, are the open- representation of meteorites strik- 213 Hetman Petro Doroshenko (1627- ing pages of his monumental diction- ing the earth some 400 million 1698): A portrait of the hetman (cen- ary of the Ukrainian language. years ago near lllintsi, Vinnytsia ter), the battle at Chyhyryn (left), and Oblast, in Ukraine. Volokdamsk, where he was impris- 217 “Merry Christmas”: Shown is a oned (right). folk icon featuring carolers in 220-221 50th Anniversary of the Kozak-era folk costumes. Declaration of Human Rights – 214-215 Antonov Aviation: Two planes con- Works of the Folk Artist Kateryna structed at the Antonov airplane fac- 218 * 50 Years of the Ukrainian Bilokur: A central label shows a tory: the AN-140 and the AN-70. Diaspora in Australia: A map of the portrait of the well-known folk Southern Continent and a large painter, while the two outer stamps 216 Borys D. Hrinchenko (1863-1910): “50” through which bloom the show samples of her art: “Flowers Issued on the 135th anniversary of watarah of Australia and the kalyna in Fog” (1940) and “Bouquet of the birth of the prominent civic of Ukraine. Flowers” (1959). 193

UUARC collects $60,000 for flood-ravaged regions by Lew Iwaskiw supplies collected by their communities many hundreds of miles to Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA – The United To date, the UUARC has received over Ukrainian American Relief Committee’s $60,000, of which $20,000 has been dis- aid to flood victims in the Zakarpattia tributed as emergency aid in the region of Ukraine and the Mare region of Transcarpathian region by UUARC direc- Romania has thus far collected more than tor in western Ukraine, Dr. A. Dyda. More $60,000. Within days of the disaster in November than 300 parcels of new and used clothing, 1998, the UUARC sent urgent appeals for blankets and personal items have been sent help to the Ukrainian American communi- by container to Mukachiv in Zakarpattia, ty, through national and local Ukrainian and $15,000 was sent to the Association of newspapers and radio programs in the Ukrainians in Romania, where over 1,000 Philadelphia and New York-New Jersey Ukrainian families in three villages in the areas, as well as via letters to Catholic and Mare region were left homeless. Orthodox Ukrainian parishes. A complete report on the UUARC col- The community responded swiftly and lection effort will be published in the generously. Many community organiza- Ukrainian press in the near future. tions and parishes organized local drives However, relief efforts are continuing with and delivered their collections to the the reconstruction of homes damaged by UUARC. The extraordinary efforts of cer- mudslides. The UUARC has earmarked the tain individuals should be noted: Joann balance of the funds for building supplies Tytanych from Altoona, Pa., and Lydia for home construction. Donations may be Boyko from Newport News, Va., along sent to: UUARC, 1206 Cottman Ave., with their volunteers, drove truckloads of Philadelphia, PA 19111. 185 No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 13

Chornomortsiby Zenon Stakhiv remember a fallen comrade: Slavko Luchkan MORRISTOWN, N.J. – It was a curi- ous way of remembering a fallen com- rade, but we’ve been at it for almost 20 years now – mostly a bunch of old guys running around in shorts that were too tight and on feet that were once fleet. There were flashes of past brilliance, but mostly it was sheer, plodding determina- tion to avoid last place. The “usual suspects” gathered once again for their annual Plast Chornomortsi doubles tennis tournament in Morristown, N.J. commemorating their old friend and mentor, Yaroslav “Slavko” Luchkan. After the matches there was the usual get- together at Orest Fedash’s Ramada Hotel in nearby East Hanover to savor the victo- ries, create new myths, nurse tennis elbows and to reminisce. Slavko Luchkan (left) with New York Gov. Nelson Chornomortsi at the Bobrivka Plast camp in 1962: (from left) Zenon Those who knew Slavko well reflect- Rockefeller at Plast Sea-Scouting/Aviation Camp Stakhiv, Lesyk Havryliuk, Roman Kupchinsky, Andrij Vytvytsky ed on how different their lives might at Indian Lake in upstate New York in July 1965. and Slavko Luchkan. have been had Slavko not died tragically just over 25 years ago on that fateful day, for the rest of us to fruitfully use our tal- ing ground for so many of the leaders of sive “Scarlet Pimpernel,” he was “here, September 22, 1973. He was determined, ents and energy on useful projects that the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and there and everywhere,” a perpetual whirl- as was his nature, to fly his single were of value to the Ukrainian communi- the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists wind of activity, running around the coun- engine-plane alone in horrendous stormy ty. That’s what leadership is all about: a (OUN). Vykhor’s spirit had, at last, joined try performing worthy deeds. weather from Hartford to Detroit to combination of inspiration, energy, that of Hamalia on the Black Sea. Typically, he would show up at the Plast attend a conference (“rada”) of vision and a firm belief in ideals directed Had he lived 50 years earlier, there’s no headquarters in New York City on Friday Chornomortsi. He never made it. At the towards noble purposes. doubt that Vykhor would have been stand- evenings, driving straight from work in age of 37, he left behind his wife, Valya, Slavko was so involved with and com- ing at Taras Chuprynka’s (Shukhevych’s Stratford, Conn., bounding out of his sporty and his two small children, Slavko and mited to Plast and the Ukrainian commu- pseudonym) side, as did more than 20 little MG, to round us up and involve us in Roksolyana, profoundly altering their nity that we hardly knew he had a pro- other Chornomortsi. We all recognized his next project. It seemed as if every other lives as well. fession, much less a job. It seemed that Slavko’s dedication to the cause, and how weekend we were travelling about the East Slavko was the kind of guy who Plast encompassed his entire being. His deeply he felt about Ukraine; we knew Coast, working, demonstrating, organizing changed your lifestyle simply by the trademark was an expandable file that he would respond to the call of duty or preparing for the next event. He pushed force of his character and presence, his crammed with papers defining various and sacrifice, if needed. us so much it seemed that we’d never have ideals and noble goals, and his optimistic projects, housed in an extra large attaché He served his adopted country as a any fun. Little did we realize then that this dynamism and leadership. We toasted case that he carried with him every- lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and right after was his form of enjoyment. Slavko, his place in our lives and com- where, even at summer camps, in the completing his tour of duty in 1961, he He showed up one evening in mitted his deeds to our hearts. midst of our sports activities. resumed his Plast career and quickly rose September 1963 with 10 nice new uni- Ihor Lukiw presented the trophy to the And yet, during the most active years up through the ranks to be elected as the (Continued on page 14) victors, Steve Sosiak and Andrew that we knew him, from 1962 to 1973, he U.S. head of Plast in 1965. Like that elu- Hadzewycz. We thanked the organizers, worked as an aeronautical engineer for Eugene Mandziy and Mr. Lukiw (second- United Technologies, ultimately ending place winners), for giving us yet another up on the Apollo space program. Here, excuse to get together during the year to he had an experience that demonstrated, have some fun and reminisce. Alex in stark realistic terms, the nature of his Popovich’s role in initiating the tennis tra- character. He didn’t talk much about his dition and this salute to Slavko’s memory job then, and we didn’t pry. Most of us was warmly recalled. Several noted that were still enjoying the freedom of col- Mr. Sosiak seems to win every year, but lege, and didn’t want to think or talk with a different partner. Mr. Hadzewycz, a about work. Chornomorets, was Mr. Sosiak’s lucky We didn’t know, until recently, that he partner this year. had been assigned to a secret project Since it’s mostly Plast members who involved with the testing and quality con- show up at this annual event, just about trol of various components of the Apollo everyone joined in with anecdotes about rocket that was destined to take our astro- Plast; about Slavko’s youthful pranks with nauts to the moon in 1969. One of his his old buddy, Severin “Erko” inspections suggested a major flaw, and Palydowycz, during the “good old days” he demanded further testing before he was about Slavko’s daring flying escapades at going to certify the launch. This delayed sea scouting camps; and the continuous the planned launch by several weeks – string of projects that he’d get us involved and upset the hierarchy – but he wouldn’t in to help Plast, the Bobrivka camp in budge. The tests were conducted, con- Connecticut, the Ukrainian community firming a potentially fatal design flaw, and and, ultimately, his goal of a free Ukraine. Slavko went from being a pariah to hero. One of the sad ironies of Slavko’s He was tough and persistent, and almost untimely death is that he never got to always right. He had the “right stuff.” experience the joy and pride that we all Slavko was a perfectionist, not in a felt on that glorious day of Ukraine’s pedantic or petty manner, but in demand- declaration of independence on August ing excellence when it counted. The peo- 24, 1991. Slavko never realized his ple around him responded because they dream of sailing the Black Sea. respected him, his goals and his accom- A tennis tournament may seem like an plishments. He delivered when others inadequate way to commemorate the failed, despite obstacles and disappoint- importance of his accomplishments, but ments, and he compensated for our it serves to remind us that, aside from the weaknesses. fun and games, there is still work to be Although Vykhor was a pragmatist, he done in fulfillment of Slavko’s goals and also had his big dream: to recreate Plast aspirations. and Chornomortsi in Ukraine and organize Oleh Kolodiy pulled out a 1965 issue the first canoe trip down the Dnister River of Yunak, the Plast youth magazine, to the Black Sea, just as his hero, Roman which had an article about Slavko’s Shukhevych, also a Chornomorets, had accomplishments, and we recalled why done in the late 1920s. Alas, Vykhor didn’t he was named “Vykhor” by his get to realize his dream, but his friends Chornomortsi brothers. Slavko was a made sure it happened in 1995, when whirlwind, a dynamo of activity, who Nestor Kolcio and Mr. Kolodiy joined with swept everyone into his vortex. Unlike a Oles Kryskiv, a newly “christened” tornado that leaves behind wreckage and Chornomorets from Ukraine, to reignite chaos, Slavko’s energy cleared the way the Plast kurin that had served as the train- 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

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by Yuriy Diakunchak was on hand. “It’s a pleasure to be here to welcome you to your community arts cen- TORONTO – A traditional Ukrainian ter. My dream was for the various commu- song-and-dance ritual, the springtime nities making up Mississauga to have a “hayivky” or “hahilky,” may become an place to showcase their traditions,” she annual part of the recently completed said and added that she enjoys the yearly Mississauga Living Arts Center. The Ukrainian Yarmarok at St. Mary’s Catholic CALL ( 973) 292-9800 Levada Women’s Choir, along with the Church in Mississauga. Mississauga Symphony and the City of Afterwards, members of the Levada Mississauga came together on April 4 to choir sang and danced a set of traditional present an afternoon of entertainment that numbers. Mayor McCallion joined in on Planning a trip to included orchestral renditions of such one dance, and when the performers struck pieces as “Yahil, Yahilochka.” up “Hrai Zhuchku, Hrai Nebozhe,” many FLOWERS Approximately 300 people filled the children from the audience were drawn in. UKRAINE? facility’s entrance hall, spilling over onto The choir members formed a bridge with the stairways and balconies. Surrounded their arms and the youngsters walked over Personalized by vendors that offered pysanky, artwork, them from one end of the bridge to the Delivered in Ukraine books, tapes and CDs. other. Travel Service at An 11-piece orchestra opened the show Pysanka writer Lesia George and her 1-800-832-1789 Reasonable Rates with a medley of hayivky. Performing husband Noel set up a table to show Landmark, Ltd. these elements of folklore was a new expe- passers-by some of the steps of pysanka- rience for some of the musicians. “It’s making. Mr. George said he learned the art •VISAS•HOTELS•MEALS• quite different actually. The phrasing of the of making pysanky about 10 years ago in •TRANSFERS•GUIDES• music is different. Lots of three-bar phras- order to woo Lesia. “When I first started •AIR TICKETS• ing as opposed to the four-bar we have in courting her around Easter, I learned so I classical music,” said flautist Elizabeth could spend more time with her,” he said. •CARS WITH DRIVERS• Rutter. The event was sponsored by Wastecorp, •INTERPRETERS• Though Ms. Rutter is not of a Ukrainian a manufacturer of pollution-control equip- •SIGHTSEEING• background, she used to play for the ment for municipal and industrial applica- Homin Choir in St. Catharines, Ontario, tions. when she was in high school. Dr. Oksana Sawiak, a member of the LANDMARK, LTD Violinist Andrey Perfecky was happy to board of directors of the Mississauga be part of the festivities. “It’s a worthwhile Symphony, principal organizer of the toll free (800) 832-1789 event that should happen every year,” he event, said she hopes the event can DC/MD/VA (703) 941-6180 voted. become an annual affair at the Living Arts fax (703) 941-7587 Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion Center, which will require a sponsor.

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Two personal accounts of experiences during world upheavals PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The following Germany; for Mrs. Dallas, as she witness- One Woman: Five Lives; Five two books are personal accounts of indi- es the beginnings of collectivization that Countries, Eugenia Sakevich Dallas. vidual lives as they were directly affected ultimately claim the lives of her parents. Aurora, Colo.: The National Writers Press, by the great upheavals of the time – col- For Mrs. Demczyna there is the need to 1998. lectivization and the Stalin purges of the keep the vow taken as a young girl in the 1930s, and wartime life and Nazi labor labor camp that whoever should survive The work is a compelling account of the camps during World War II. that hell would tell the world, as well as to life of Eugenia Sakevich Dallas, whose They have in common the uprooted- document the life and times for her imme- life’s journey takes her from her village of ness of existence characteristic of people diate family. Kamiana Balka in southern Ukraine, forced to leave or flee their native land For Mrs. Dallas there is the reluctance through the devastating Stalin purges of the during the war years. As such, the works to remember the past because of the pain, 1930s and Nazi Germany labor camps, then may be seen in the general context of the sorrow and despair associated with her on to the glittering fashion runways of Italy, fate of many post-World War II refugees youth, including such traumatic incidents and finally to a settled life in Scotland and the United States. and displaced persons from Ukraine. as sexual abuse. Yet, writing is a means of The work is a straighforward, chronolog- Undoubtedly all refugees have a story coming to terms with the past. In the ical account of the author’s experiences and of their own. Each account is compelling; process she salvages “some good memo- adaptation to life in the various countries each is painful and moving to read. Each ries, positive experiences,” despite all the where “fate or luck” took her. is a chronicle of a life in conditions that pain, turmoil and instability that formed a The account starts with the traumatic large part of her life. break the body and spirit – of losses suf- events and losses the author suffered as a fered, hardships endured and the struggle Ultimately, for both authors writing child, age 5 or 6, as a result of the beginning to survive. these accounts is a means of exposing the of collectivization in Ukraine, going on to a The writing of such accounts is not injustice and brutality suffered by the life of repeated moving, hard labor and the easy. In both works the seminal experi- Ukrainian people under the Soviet and constant struggle to merely survive – ulti- ence stems from traumas suffered in early Nazi regimes. The publication of these mately on her own. ences illness, surgery and recovery accom- childhood – the cutting short of the idyll memoirs in English makes them accessi- With the German invasion of the USSR panied by a divorce at age 31. of childhood and a loving home, the loss ble to a larger audience. in June 1941, the author finds herself in The fifth country, referred to in the chap- of parents. For Mrs. Demczyna this occurs Both works are dedicated to the Austria as a forced laborer in a munitions ter titled “Scotland and life as a pampered as she is taken as a forced laborer to authors’ families. plant in Graz. Emotionally and physically wife, 1973-1982,” represents a kind of step- drained, and wanting “nothing more than ping back into the past of a charmed tran- From East to West, Antonina sleep,” she, like the others, mostly teenagers, quil way of living and an active social life Demczyna. Belleville, Ontario: Essence in the camp, felt nothing but apathy when in a grand manner – the result of the Publishing, 1996. exposed to Allied bombing, “too numb to author’s marriage to Stewart Dallas, a feel fear or excitement ... ,” thinking that if a Scottish solicitor from Glasgow, whom she In the general context of the German bomb would hit it would be for the better. met in Palma de Mallorca and married on occupation of the Soviet Union, the At war’s end, the author, with no posses- April 5, 1973, in Beverly Hills. This is the author brings to the fore her own harsh sions other than “the papers documenting most stable and personally fulfilling period treatment during the years spent in (her) parents’ arrest, the clothes she was of the author’s life, which lasted until her forced labor in Nazi Germany during wearing ... and her cross,” heads for Italy. husband’s illness and death in 1993. World War II. In Italy the overwhelming impression is As a result of her husband’s illness, the The idyllic life enjoyed in the town of the “great sense of release, of freedom, to be couple moves to Hollywood Hills and sub- Maloarchangelsk is upset in October out of the area of Soviet control.” At the age sequently to Los Angeles. Upon her hus- 1941, with the arrival of German troops. of 20, the author is launched on a career as a band’s death, Mrs. Dallas becomes increas- By June of 1942 Antonina, then not quite high fashion model in Milan, which helps ingly more involved with Ukrainian émigré 16, along with countless others, is trans- her develop a sense of self-assurance and organizations (e.g., the Ukrainian Cultural ported by freight car to a wartime factory worth. This period, however, is marked by a Center) in Los Angeles and embarks on in Leipzig, Germany. preoccupation with lack of legal status in working for Ukrainian causes and giving The book is a wrenching account of the country; to ease her anxiety she takes on aid to Ukraine. loss of parents and homeland. a new name and identity. The work concludes with an The author gives graphic descriptions At the age of 24 the author emigrates to “Afterthought” and an informative section of hardships endured and the unbearable the United States and experiences “life as a titled “Notes on Ukraine,” which gives an conditions in the factory and its barracks; free woman.” She lives and works as a overview of Ukrainian history, including along with a vivid portrayal of the sadis- model in New York, where she enjoys the most recent developments. The book also tic overseer and an alchololic comman- artistic and intellectual life of the city, and has been published in Ukraine. dant. In the midst of such brutal exis- subsequently in Los Angeles and Dallas. One Woman: Five Lives; Five Countries Essence Publishing, 103B Cannifton tence, resourcefulness becomes a way of The promise of the fulfillment of marriage may be ordered by sending a check or Road; Belleville, Ontario, Canada K8N 4 life, and of survival, for the young girls eludes her as her second husband turns out money order to: Eugenia Dallas, 6702 V2; telephone, 1-800-238-6376; fax, at the Tura factory. to be an alcholic and their son’s life Hillpark Drive, Hollywood, CA 90068. The (613) 962-3055. However, even in this hell there are becomes dominated by drugs. She experi- cost: $16.95 plus $2.25 for shipping . bright spots: while in Leipzig, Antonina meets and marries Stefan Demczyna. At war’s end the couple, with a set of twins, make their way to England whence they are able to emigrate to Canada. In the words of the author the forced laborers “... suffered shock, emotional and physical pain, brutality and near star- vation.” “But I can only tell my story, and a lit- tle part of what happened to those I knew in the labor camps,” Mrs. Demczyna notes. In writing the author fulfilled the vow made as a young girl in the labor camp that whoever should survive that hell would tell the world. In relating her experience, she says she hoped “... to portray [her] determina- tion of retaining self-esteem, even if it had to be hidden at times. Most of all, I wanted to characterize the strength of the human spirit and the will to survive.” In reflecting on the past, the author notes that “if my years of writing reaches out and touches other persons in some way, then I can add with joy, ‘My cup runneth over!’ ” The book may be ordered from: 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1999 No. 20

Pustovoitenko assured Mr. Stoiber that Newsbriefs Ukraine will repay the debt by resorting to (Continued from page 2) “social welfare funds,” the agency reported. organization Zelenyi Svit (Green World) (RFE/RL Newsline) stated May 11 that the construction projects Inflation exceeds 2 percent for additional reactors at Khmelnytskyi and Rivne atomic energy stations are illegiti- KYIV – Ukraine’s monthly inflation mate. Zelenyi Svit claims it has identified rate reached 2.3 percent in April, up from Ñ¥ÎËÏÓÒfl ·Óβ˜Ó˛ Ú‡ ÒÛÏÌÓ˛ ‚¥ÒÚÍÓ˛ Á ð¥‰ÌËÏË, ÔðËflÚÂÎflÏË ¥ Á̇ÈÓÏËÏË, contradictions and irregularities between the 1 percent in March and February, the ˘Ó 28 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 1999 ð. ‚ ä‡Ì‡‰¥, ̇ 50-ÏÛ ðÓˆ¥ ÊËÚÚfl ÌÂÒÔÓ‰¥‚‡ÌÓ ‚¥‰¥È¯Ó‚ Û project and the laws on investment activity, Associated Press reported on May 4, cit- ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ̇¯ ̇ȉÓðÓʘËÈ ëàç, ÅêÄí, Çìâäé ¥ ëíêàâäé nuclear energy usage and radiation safety, ing the State Statistics Committee. The and environmental safety. The organization hike was triggered by the government’s ·Î. Ô. plans to hold public hearings addressing the April resolution increasing the price of issue of construction and “aims to try to electricity and gas, in compliance with üêéëãÄÇ üäéÇßÇ stop this nuclear scam through legislation.” requirements set by the International èÄçÄïàÑÄ ·Û· ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ÎÂ̇ 29 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 1999 ð. (Eastern Economist) Monetary Fund. Ukraine’s planned infla- tion rate in 1999 is 19 percent, but many èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl 30 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 1999 ð. ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. âÓÒ‡Ù‡Ú‡ Tatars march to demand more rights Chambly, Quebec ‚ ä‡Ì‡‰¥, ‡ ‚¥‰Ú‡Í ̇ ͇ÚÓÎˈ¸ÍÓÏÛ ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡ð¥ Ò‚. âÓÒ‡Ù‡Ú‡ ‚ analysts see this figure as overly opti- Chambly, Quebec, ä‡Ì‡‰‡. SYMFEROPOL – Crimean Tatars on mistic, arguing that the government is May 6 began a march on the Crimean capi- likely to print money to pay off wage and á‡Î˯ÂÌ¥ ‚ „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ: tal to demand more rights for their ethnic pension arrears before the October 31 χχ – ÄççÄ minority, the Associated Press reported. presidential elections. (RFE/RL Newsline) ÒÂÒÚð‡ – åÄêßü üäéÇßÇ-èÖçÑÜéãÄ Some 170 people set out from Kerch to Top domestic oligarchs are listed ·ð‡ÚË – åàäéãÄ Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ éêàëÖû Symferopol to cover the 190-kilometer – êéåÄç Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ çÄíÄãäéû route. Tatars from six other towns are KYIV – The Politics Institute, headed ·ð‡Ú‡ÌÓÍ – åàäéãÄ üäéÇßÇ, ÏÓÎ. expected to leave for the capital on foot by Mykola Tomenko, on April 7 presented ÒÂÒÚð¥Ì͇ – ïêàëíàçÄ èÖçÑÜéãÄ-ÇßíéÇàó Á ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥ÍÓÏ over the next several days and to convene a list of the five most influential political éãÖÉéå ¥ ‰Ó̘ÍÓ˛ äëÖçÖû there on May 18 to mark the 55th anniver- oligarchs in Ukraine. They are: Ihor ·ð‡Ú‡ÌÍË – ëÇßíãÄçÄ üäéÇßÇ sary of the deportation of Crimean Tatars to Bakai, president of NaftoGaz Ukrainy; – ãÄêàëÄ üäéÇßÇ Central Asia. After the demonstration, the Oleksander Volkov, national deputy and – ãÖëü üäéÇßÇ Tatars are planning to set up a tent camp in vice-chair of the Presidential Coordination ·ÎËʘ‡ ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ ðÓ‰Ë̇ ‚ ëòÄ, ìÍð‡ªÌ¥, ÄÌ„Î¥ª ¥ ä‡Ì‡‰¥. front of Crimea’s government and Council; Viktor Pinchuk, national deputy Parliament headquarters and begin negotia- and ex-president of InterPipe investment ë·‚ÍÛ, ÒÔË ÒÔÓÍ¥ÈÌÓ! tions with the authorities. (RFE/RL group; Vadym Rabinovich, president of çÂı‡È ͇̇‰Ò¸Í‡ ÁÂÏÎfl ·Û‰Â ÚÓ·¥ ΄ÍÓ˛! Newsline) the National Jewish Congress; and ꥉÌËı, ÔðËflÚÂÎ¥‚ ¥ Á̇ÈÓÏËı ÔðÓÒËÏÓ ÔðÓ ÏÓÎËÚ‚Ë Á‡ ‰Û¯Û ÔÓÍ¥ÈÌÓ„Ó. Hryhorii Surkis, national deputy and hon- Robotics for Chornobyl plant orary president of the Dynamo Kyiv Ç¥˜Ì‡ ÈÓÏÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! PRYPIAT – The Chornobyl atomic ener- Football Club. The five were selected gy station has just received the unique according to control or influence on at Pioneer remote-controlled diagnostic sys- least one deputies’ group, faction, political tem, produced by the American Robotics party or public organization, as well as consortium, announced the Chornobyl control or influence on at least one nation- plant’s information department on May 7. al TV or radio broadcasting channel or DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS The system will operate inside the sarcoph- publication, sector of the economy or to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian agus to study the condition of the ruined national enterprise. (Eastern Economist) or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. fourth energy block and characteristics of Tractors to be leased out to farmers the remaining nuclear fuel, as well as inves- Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. tigate areas with very high radiation levels. 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existed for 25 years. Prof. Stojko read greetings from the Michnovsky Goys honored Ukrainian Student Association which has on 50th anniversary branches throughout Western Europe and by Mary E. Pressey Australia. Others who greeted the couple included Oksana Lutsky from the NEW YORK – Family and friends Ukrainian Free University Foundation, gathered on March 6 at the Ukrainian and the Rev. Lawrenti Lawryniuk of St. Institute of America to celebrate the George Ukrainian Catholic Church of golden wedding anniversary of Peter and New York. Lesia Goy, long-standing activists in the Dozens of congratulatory letters and fields of education, culture and organiza- telegrams from well-wishers from North tional activities. America and Europe were read by Hosting the special event were the Marika Senkowich, daughter-in-law of Goys’ children, Marika and George, who Anastazia Senkowich, Mrs. Goy’s sister. spared nothing in effort, time and Among the greetings were blessings con- expense to make the celebration a treas- veyed from Bishop Basil Losten of ured and joyous occasion. In an enchanti- Stamford, Conn., Bishop Efrem Kryvey ng setting of beautiful rose arrangements, of Brazil and the Rev. William Pryjma of the anniversary couple greeted their Lourdes, France. Family greetings from guests as music from a lively Ukrainian Ukraine were exceptionally warm and four-piece band welcomed all. poignant. Greetings were sent by Toasting the couple and blessing them President Bill Clinton, Sens. Charles Lesia and Dr. Peter Goy. with good health, well-being and thank- Schumer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan, cities to acquaint them with their English Dictionary published in 1984. fulness was their son, Dr. George Goy, and Judge Bohdan Futey, as well as by Ukrainian heritage in Europe. For this His doctoral thesis on diplomatic rela- following which the guests wholeheart- New York Gov. George Pataki. There undertaking and dedication Prof. Goy tions between Ukraine and Moscow dur- edly obliged with a hearty “Mnohaya were numerous greetings from professors was awarded Plast’s St. George Medal in ing the Bohdan Khmelnytsky period, was Lita.” and deans of various universities. Gold in New York in 1994. published in Lviv in 1996. Greeting the couple as the first speak- The couple met and married at the In 1992 Prof. Goy established a library Mrs. Goy is a long-standing member er was Prof. Myroslav Labunka, the for- Munich Frieman displaced persons and archives of the Ukrainian diaspora at of UNA Branch 194, of which she is sec- mer rector of the Ukrainian Free camp, where they lived after the war for Lviv’s Ivan Franko University. retary, as well as the secretary of the New University (UFU) in Munich and a per- five years. Prof. Goy, who was born in Aside from teaching, Prof. Goy pub- York District Committee of the UNA. sonal friend of Prof. and Mrs. Goy, who Ukraine, arrived at the camp at the age of lished several books. He was instrumen- She is the past president of both Branch 1 spoke eloquently of the couple’s contri- 19 and immediately enrolled at the tal in the preparation for publication of of the Ukrainian National Women’s bution to Ukrainian society and the Ukrainian Free University where he the English-Spanish Technical Dictionary League of America and the New York Ukrainian Free University. Prof. Labunka obtained his master’s degree and Ph.D. in of Librarianship, and is the author of the Regional Council of the UNWLA. Today read a greeting from Prof. Leonid history. Mrs. Goy (nee Stanchuk), born Biographical Dictionary of Libraries in she is actively involved as New York Rudnytzky, current rector of the UFU, in the Lemko region in Poland, was a the field of Slavic and East European vice-president of the Regional Council. who praised Prof. Goy for his outstand- high school teacher. The couple worked Studies published in Chicago in 1967 by Mrs. Goy also served as college ing contributions to the UFU and praised tirelessly in Ukraininian youth organiza- the American Library Association. Prof. assistant at the City College of New York his efforts as head of the Ukrainian Free tions, specifically SUM and Plast. Goy published “Slavs in America,” and for 25 years and for many years taught University Foundation in New York, as In July 1949 Prof. and Mrs. Goy sailed was instrumental in the preparation of the school on Saturdays at the Self Reliance well as his dedication to community for America, first settling in Chicago, English-Ukrainian and Ukrainian- School of Ukrainian Studies. service. In recognition for his outstand- where Prof. Goy briefly continued his ing contribution, Prof. Goy was awarded education in economics at the Chicago a special medal by the members of the University. Later, in New York City, UFU. While presenting the medal, Prof. Prof. Goy obtained his master’s degree in NEW NON-STOP JOINT SERVICE Labunka noted that Mrs. Goy also library science at Columbia University. deserved immense credit for Prof. Goy’s In 1959 Prof. Goy became a librarian successes and his accomplishments. at the City University of New York, NEW YORK - KYIV - TASHKENT On behalf of the foundation, of which where he was in charge of the Slavic Prof. Goy is past president, Prof. American heritage courses. In the inter- Volodymyr Stojko, delivered a warm im, through Plast, he had established a greeting to the couple and expressed his travel group called “Stezhkama Batkiv gratitude to Prof. Goy’s long-standing po Evropi” and devoted 11 years to trav- service to the foundation, which has eling with students to many European

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Tuesday, May 18 will be heard at a special hierachal divine liturgy to be concelebrated by Archbishop DETROIT: The School of Business Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Administration at Wayne State University is the U.S.A. and Bishop Yurij of the Ukrainian holding a symposium on Eastern European Orthodox Church of Canada at St. Andrew the business titled “Eastern Europe at the Dawn First-Called Apostle Ukrainian Orthodox of the New Millennium: Political, Memorial Church at 10 a.m. The liturgy will Economic and Social Transformation be sung by the Lysenko Choral Ensemble of Experiences.” The symposium will be host- Toronto under the direction of Alla Shklar. ed by the Center for International Business Studies in conjunction with the Detroit NEWARK, N.J.: Ukrainian National Regional Chamber’s International World Women’s League of America Branch 86 Trade Week program. It will be held in the invites the public to the exhibition and sale of Adamany Library on the main campus of bas-relief works in wood by artist Zenon Wayne State University at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holubec, which will take place at St. John the For additional information or to RSVP, con- Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, tact Prof. Atilla Yaprak or Irene Mokra, Sanford Avenue and Ivy Street, at 9 a.m.-2 (313) 577-4842 p.m. CHICAGO: The Ukrainian National Sunday, May 23 Museum of Chicago is holding an exhibit titled “The Woman as Guardian of Ukrainian LAKE SAN MARCOS, Calif.: Concert Culture,” to run concurrently during the 25th pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of Leontovych String Quartet — Yuri America Convention to be held in Chicago. Mazurkevich, violin; Yuri Kharenko, violin; The exhibit will be opened by Ludmila Borys Deviatov, viola; and Volodymyr Protasova, acting consul general of Ukraine, Panteleyev, cello — will perform in the Lake at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will run through June San Marcos Chamber Music Society concert 25. For more information call the museum, series in a program of works by Weber, (312) 421-8020. Brahms and Franck. The performance will be held at the Lake San Marcos Recreation Friday, May 21 Lodge, 1105 La Bonita Drive, at 2:30 p.m. NEW YORK: The Mayana Gallery, in asso- Wednesday, May 26 ciation with M. James Fine Art invites the public to an exhibition of recent paintings, TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute is holding multi-media works and sculpture by an inter- a lecture titled “The Nobility: The Forgotten national group of award-winning artists, Class of Ukrainian Society,” by assistant among them Chinese artists Lee Ching Man librarian Roman Velitchko. The lecture will be and Li Wai On, American artists Amy Kasai held at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave., at 7-9 and Dixie Salazar, and Ukrainian Brazilian p.m. Fee: $10. For more information call sculptor Oxana Narozniak. The exhibit opens (416) 923-3318. Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Inc with a reception on May 21 at 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 28 EXTENDS AN INVITATION The exhibit will be on view through June 2. Currently, on view at the gallery, are works by TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute and the TO THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY AND ITS GUESTS watercolor master Dong Kingman and his stu- Canadian Lemko Association invite the public dent Lauren Barnes. For further information TO PARTICIPATE IN A PRE-CONVENTION PROGRAM. to an exhibition of paintings by artist Pavlo call the gallery, (212) 777-8144 or (908) 725- Lopata titled “Farewell Exhibition: Toronto, 5322. The gallery is located at 136 Second Canada — Gorlice, Poland.” On the occasion Ave., fourth floor. The theme for the evening program is of the exhibition, 58 paintings on the theme of Saturday, May 22 churches of Lemkivschyna from the private collection of the Ivan Popiel family are being “HUMAN RIGHTS” JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.: The Lysenko donated to the Archival Museum of the Choral Ensemble of Toronto, under the direc- Ukrainian Orthodox Eparchy of Przemyszl Guest speakers: tion of Alla Shklar, will make its American (Peremyshl)-Nowy Sancz in Gorlice, Poland. debut performance at St. John Ukrainian The exhibit opens May 28 at St. Vladimir H.E. Nina Kavalska, Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland Orthodox Church singing the divine liturgy of Institute, 620 Spadina Ave., at 7 p.m., with “Human Rights Are Women’s Rights” St. John Chrysostom as composed by Valerij guest speaker the Rev. Bohdan Sencio. Kikta. The new liturgy, which premiered in Admission: $5. For additional information Dr. Zoreslava Shkiryak-Nyzhnyk from Ukraine Edmonton in 1994, weaves traditional call Mr. Lopata, (416) 767-6111. “Health: One of the Fundamental Human Rights” Ukrainian liturgical music with unique and contemporary harmony. Mr. Kikta, a former Sunday, May 30 student of Stanislav Liudkevych and Semen Stephen B. Nix, Esquire ROCHESTER, N.Y.: The documentary film Bohatyrov, is best known in North America “Stolen Years,” which focuses on Soviet “Human Rights Pursuant to the Ukrainian Constitution” for his oratorio “Sacred Dnipro,” which was leader Joseph Stalin’s reign of terror through performed in 1996 by the Canadian Ukrainian the eyes of 11 purge victims, will be aired in Dr. Julian Kulas Opera Association at Massey Hall in Toronto. the Greater Rochester area on PBS affiliate The special liturgy begins at 10 a.m. “Promoting and Defending Human Rights of American Citizens” WXXI at 11 p.m. It was under Stalin that an Sunday, May 23 estimated 20 million people perished in a Moderator Iryna Kurowyckyj series of purges, arrests, executions, artificial NEW YORK: The Ukrainian National famines and deportations to desolate regions Place: Westin O’Hare Hotel, 6100 N. River Road, Rosemont, Ill 60018 Association District Committee of New York and forced labor camps. The film is a co-pro- Date: Friday, May 28, 1999 Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is holding a presentation titled “The Ukrainian duction of The Blackwell Corp. and The Press in the U.S.: Do We Need It?” by Roma Evans-McCan Group. Inquiries may be Hadzewycz, editor-in-chief, The Ukrainian addressed to WXXI TV programming direc- Weekly. The talk will be held at the tor, (716) 258-0244. Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave., at 1:30 p.m. ONGOING What? You don’t have your own subscription? NEW YORK: Marta Sawycky, director of CHICAGO: The installation of mixed media Music and Me, will present the interactive paintings, quotations and prayers by painter To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, fill out the form below, children’s story “Ripka” (Turnip) at the Elena Diadenko titled “From the Outside clip it and mail it to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., Looking In,” is on view at Columbia College, Hokinhall, 623 S. 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