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------^-.^K^^.^,,^ тамшшшшта.мІСІгйпа Lapychak A huge blue and yellow Ukrainian flagi s the focus of the scene outside the Ukrainian Parliament on the day Ukrate, 's independence was declared. (View is from a window inside the Supreme Soviet building.) U.N. Mission stresses Act of Declaration of the Independence of Ukraine | Ukraine, Russia sign statehood of Ukraine In view of the mortal danger surrounding Ukraine in connection interim bilateral pact by Marta Kolomayets with the state coup in the USSR on August 19, 1991, 9 continuing the thousand-year tradition of state building in Ukraine, by Chrystyna Lapychak UNITED NATIONS - Ukrainian 9 based on the right of a nation to self-determination in accordance Kiev Press Bureau Ambassador to the United Nations with the Charter of the United Nations and other international legal Gennadi Udovenko informed the office documents, and KIEV — In an overwhelming vote of the Secretary General of the United 9 realizing the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine, the Supreme that stunned the majority of the people Nations that his permanent mission to Soviet solemnly of Ukraine, the Supreme Soviet of this international assembly will be DECLARES Ukraine declared the republic's inde­ officially designated as representing THE INDEPENDENCE OF UKRAINE AND THE CREATION OF pendence from the Soviet Union on Ukraine, effective August 24. AN INDEPENDENT UKRAINIAN STATE August 24 and in the days that followed Mr. Udovenko notified the U.N. of - UKRAINE. began to take its first steps toward this action on Monday morning, Au­ building an independent democratic The territory of Ukraine is indivisible and inviolable. state. gust 26, a consequence of the Ukrainian From this day forward, on the territory of Ukraine only the Constitution Parliament's proclamation of indepen­ and laws of Ukraine are valid. Among their first moves, leaders of dence of Ukraine, a founding member This act becomes effective at the moment of its approval. the Ukrainian Parliament reached a of the United Nations. temporary economic and military agree­ During a press conference, held at the SUPREME SOVIET OF UKRAINE ment with a delegation of leaders of the United Nations headquarters on Wed- (Translated by The Ukrainian Weekly) August 24, 1991 Russian Parliament during their im- (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 8) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No. 35

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Kravchuk and the coup by Dr. Rinnan Solchanyk The Communist Party has been RFE/RL Research Institute disgraced as an institution and some of its leaders are likely to face criminal The attempted coup d'etat of August charges for promoting the failed coup in 18-19, which appears to have been the republic. primarily if not exclusively aimed at Among the many questions that have preventing the territorial disintegration yet to be answered is the eventual fate of of the Soviet Union, has achieved the Leonid Kravchuk, chairman of the exact opposite. On August 24, the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, who has Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR, cautiously steered a middle course in direct consequence of the failed coup, between the opposition and the Com­ adopted a declaration on the indepen­ munist-backed majority in Parliament, dence of Ukraine. Earlier, Latvia and and who, at least prior to the failed Estonia declared themselves indepen­ coup, was the leading candidate in the dent; Ukraine, Byelorussia and Mol­ republican presidential elections sche­ dova followed suit. duled for December 1. Ukrainian independence and the Questions about Mr. Kravchuk's temporary suspension of the activities political future have been raised in of the Communist Party of Ukraine, connection with his initial reaction to which has been the main force in the the developments in Moscow. His first , Chrystyna Lapychak public statement, at 4 p.m. on August 19 republic acting to preserve the Soviet At the podium in the Parliament: Stanislav Hurenko, leader of the Communist on republican television and radio, Union as a "renewed federation," have Party of Ukraine, gestures during his speech on August 24. To his right is neither supported nor condemned the dramatically and quite suddenly trans­ Parliament Chairman Leonid Kravchuk. formed the political situation in U- coup. The Ukrainian leader called on kraine. The balance of power has citizens to remain "calm and patient," Soviet and the Supreme Soviet itself. In Later, at a press conference for shifted in favor of the democratic saying that the Supreme Soviet had thus such extraordinarily serious political foreign journalists on August 22, Mr. opposition, which, although differing in far not received any official documents matters, he maintained, one should not Kravchuk explained that the broadcast its tactics, Ьаь been united on the from Moscow and that in due course an be "in a hurry with appraisals," which was heavily censored to remove any fundamental question of state indepen­ evaluation of the situation would be in any case should be undertaken by criticfsm of the coup leaders. He also dence. made by the Presidium of the Supreme "the collective organ elected by the revealed that Boris Yeltsin had called people." him on the morning of August 19 and At the same time, he added, there that he had told the Russian president, could be no doubt that in a law-based "I will never recognize this committee Newsbriefs state everything, including the introduc­ tState Committee on the State of tion of a state of emergency, must be Emergency in the USSRj and Yeltsin from Ukraine done on the basis of the law. Mr. thanked me for this." Western journa­ Kravchuk noted that a state of emer­ lists later reported that Mr. Yeltsin had gency had not been introduced in indeed stated that Mr. Kravchuk and Ukraine and emphasized that all legally Kazakh President Nursultan Nazar- і KIEV - The Presidium of the cutive committee of the Kiev City elected state organs were functioning bayev had backed the Russian leader's Ukrainian Supreme Soviet issued a Council decided to rename October throughout the republic. strike call, although a joint statement by declaration announcing a "new era" in Revolution Square as Independence It was only towards the end of his the leaders of the three largest republics, the development of inter-nationality Square, as it has been popularly known address that Mr. Kravchuk hinted at the which had been expected, never ma­ relations in Ukraine in connection with since October of 1990. The statue of illegality of the coup. Appealing for terialized. its declaration of independence. Broad­ Lenin that stands in the plaza will be unity "in the name of democracy," Mr. Kravchuk was afforded another cast by Radio Kiev on August 28, the demolished as soon as a safe method Kravchuk said: "It is precisely our opportunity to publicly air his views on declaration states that the Presidium that does not harm the Metro station unity that will guarantee the failure of developments in an interview with has assumed the responsibility of gua­ underneath is devised. However, im­ attempts of whatever kind by whom­ correspondents for republican televi­ ranteeing that the republic's indepen­ patient Kievans began to destroy the ever to act outside of the Constitution, sion and radio on the evening of August dence would in no way result in the enormous statue on their own after a to return society to the kinds of ruling or 20, directly after the Presidium of the meeting at the plaza on August 28. The violation of the human rights of any­ other structures, both in the center and Supreme Soviet adopted a declaration monument has also been defaced with one irrespective of nationality. locally, which could stand above the on the situation. In the course of the graffitti. (RFE/RL Daily Report) law." interview, he repeated his argument ^ KIEV - The Presidium of the Permission from the Monument Much more compromising was Mr. from the previous evening — i.e., that Ukrainian Supreme Soviet issued a Preservation Society must be given Kravchuk's appearance that evening on the center could not manage the situa­ declaration in answer to a statement by before another monument of Lenin central television's main news pro­ tion, but that nonetheless it did not Russian President Boris Yeltsin's press located on Taras Shevchenko Boule­ gram "Vremya," where he said that want to hand over power to the repub­ secretary on the Russian SFSR's right vard at its intersection with the Kh- "that which has happened should have lics. At the same time, he suggested that to raise border questions with republics reshchatyk can be demolished, as that happened," adding that perhaps it could the announcement by the coup leaders that declare independence, including statue is considered to be of historical have taken other forms, The main of Mikhail Gorbachev's illness was Ukraine. The declaration states that value. (Respublika) problem, he argued, was that the center unconvincing and that he would de- territorial questions were settled be­ was incapable of governing. (Continued on page 10) tween Ukraine and Russia in November : LVIV — Applications for service 1990, when a bilateral treaty was signed. in Ukraine's newly proclaimed national According to that treaty, borders be­ guard are being accepted in this western tween the two republics are inviolable. Ukrainian city. On August 28, more Ukrainian Supreme Soviet Chairman than 200,000 Lviv city and oblast FOUNDED 1933 Leonid Kravchuk said that "territorial residents declared their readiness to Ukrainian Weelcli serve in the national guard. Among claims are very dangerous"and that Mr. An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Yeltsin had promised to "give a clarifi­ them are many officers of the existing armed forces. (Respublika) Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N J cation of the press secretary's state­ 07302. ment." Rukh issued a statement that raising border questions "is an attempt Ф KHMELNYTSKY - During a Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ. 07302. to divide our homeland." (Respub- public meeting on August 25 marking (ISSN - 0273-9348) lika/Radio Liberty) the Declaration of Ukrainian Indepen­ dence the Moscow junta was condemn­ Yearly subscription rate: J20; for UNA members - S10. ^ IVANO^FRANKIVSKE - On ed and a commission to investigate the August 27 Mykola Yakovyna, chair­ Communist Party's participation in the Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. man of the Oblast Council of coup was demanded. As well, the The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: People's Deputies, signed a decree crowd demanded that monuments of (201) 434-02J7, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 halting the use of symbols of the Soviet Lenin be dismantled in the city and Union, including the hymns of the region. People's deputies and leaders of Postmaster, send address USSR and the Ukrainian SSR, through­ democratic organizations and par­ changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz out Ivano-Frankivske Oblast. The ties spoke at the meeting, which ended The Ukrainian Weekly Associate editors: Marta Kolomayets decree was effective immediately, and with a march through the main streets P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak (Kiev) the city and regional executive com­ to the future site of a monument to jersey City, NJ. 07303 Assistant editor Khristina Lew mittees are responsible for carrying it Taras Shevchenko. Similar meetings out. (Respublika) were held in other regional centers. The Ukrainian Weekly, September 1, 1991, No. 35, Vol. LIX (Ukrainian Republican Party - URP Copyright 1991 by The Ukrainian Weekly 9 KIEV - On August 26 the exe- Inform) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1991 3

Baltic states gain recognition For the record: WCFU appeals JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Germany for open and constructive negotiations has joined the growing number of between the Baltic states and the Soviet to President Bush, PM Mulroney Western countries to formally recognize Union to settle outstanding issues the Baltic states'declaration of indepen­ between them." The 12 EC foreign The World Congress of Free U- gress and reaffirmed by every U.S. dence by reinstating diplomatic rela­ ministers also issued an invitation to the krainians on August 25 sent a tele­ president including yourself. tions. German Chancellor Helmut Kohl foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia and gram to U.S. President George Bush signed documents with Estonian Fo­ Lithuania to attend their next meeting and on August 26 sent a letter to Dear Mr. Prime Minister: reign Minister Lennart Men, Latvian in September. Canadian Prime Minister Brian The World Congress of Free U- Foreign Minister Janis Jurkans and Foreign Minister Hans van den Mulroney urging support for U- krainians representing over 4 million Lithuanian Foreign Minister Algirdas Brock of the Netherlands, who holds kraine's declaration of independence. Ukrainians living as citizens in over Saudargas, establishing diplomatic ties the EC's six-month rotating presidency, The messages were signed by Yuri 17 countries outside Ukraine, in­ between Germany and the three inde­ said the individual declarations of Shymko, president, and Wasyl cluding almost 1 million Ukrainian pendent republics on August 28, 52 independence of other Soviet republics Veryha, secretary general. Below we Canadians, welcomes our govern­ years after Nazi Germany and the "would be treated on their own merit... publish both texts, for the record. ment's decision to grant diplomatic Soviet Union signed the Molotov- taking into account the principles of recognition to the three Baltic re­ Ribbentrop non-aggression pact. international law that apply to self- Dear Mr. President: publics of the former Soviet Union. determination." The World Congress of Free We urge you to give immediately the The Scandinavian countries and same recognition to Ukraine's inde­ Numerous countries have recognized Ukrainians, representing over 4 Iceland were the first Western coun­ million Ukrainians who are citizens pendence proclamation of August tries to formally restore diplomatic Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania's decla­ 24, 1991, by Ukraine's Parliament ration of independence in the past week: of over 17 countries outside Ukraine, relations with Estonia, Latvia and including over 1 million Ukrainian which is no less legitimate than those Lithuania on August 25. Danish Fo­ Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bulga­ of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. ria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Finland, Americans, urges your government reign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen to recognize the independence of This would be consistent with your and the foreign minister of Norway, Hungary, Malta, New Zealand, Pa­ past commitment to support the nama, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Ukraine proclaimed by its legitimate Torvald Stolberg, announced that they government on August 24, 1991. struggle of the Ukrainian people to recognize the independence of the three Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, We have been informed that the regain their freedom, and is in keep- republics and would reinstate diplo­ Uruguay and the Vatican. Austria, recognition of Ukraine will soon be ing with the de jure recognition matic relations as of that day. Their Czecho-Slovakia, Ecuador, India, Ja­ announced by President Boris Yeltsin Canada granted Ukraine when it announcement came as the foreign pan and South Korea have declared their intent to do so. as was done for the Baltic states. became a founding member of the ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithua­ U.N. along with Byelorussia. We nia traveled to Iceland to sign a treaty This will be in keeping with the On August 24 President Boris N. U.N. status already enjoyed by suggest that the appropriate time and reinstating relations with Iceland's Yeltsin of the Russian federated repub­ place for your announcement would Foreign Minister Jon Baldvin Hanni- Ukraine and the Captive Nations lic had formally recognized Estonia and Resolution passed by the U.S. Con-^ (Continued on page 15) balsson. Latvia's outright declarations of inde­ On August 27, the European Com­ pendence of August 20 and 21, respec­ munity unanimously recognized the tively, presumably reciprocating Esto­ Ottawa demo supports independence independence of the three Baltic states, nia, Latvia and Lithuania's declara­ while asserting that formal diplomatic tions of support for Mr. Yeltsin on the by Christopher Guly secretary of state for external affairs, ties would be established independently day of the coup. Lithuania, which had announced that day that her govern­ between each member state and the declared its independence in March of OTTAWA — The jubilation was ment would move quickly to establish Baltic republics. 1990, had already been recognized as a short-lived. Within days of celebrating diplomatic relations with the Baltics. In their statement issued in Brussels, sovereign state by Russia. The three Ukraine's declaration of independence Her press secretary, Scott Mullin, the foreign ministers of the 12 countries Baltic states were the only Soviet on August 24, Canada's Ukrainian explained that Canada never recog­ welcomed the restoration of indepen­ republics to issue formal statements of- community was stunned by the federal nized the annexation of Lithuania, dence to the Baltic states, "while calling (Continued on page 16) government's decision not to imme­ Latvia and Estonia. He said that Mr. diately recognize Ukraine's indepen­ Mulroney made it clear that Canada dence. would await the outcome of a Decem­ Senators urge recognition of Baltics Close to 300 held an afternoon vigil at ber referendum to be held in Ukraine both the Soviet Embassy here and on before recognizing the republic's inde­ WASHINGTON - Sixteen mem­ sovereignty at this unique moment in Parliament Hill on August 26, calling pendence, bers of the U.S. Senate sent a letter to history," says the letter, which was for diplomatic recognition of Ukraine. "It's obviously a back-door deal with President George Bush on August 23, spearheaded by Sen. Donald Riegle(D- The demonstration was organized by Moscow," said Mr. Bandera. "Moscow strongly urging him to "seize this Mich.). the Ukrainian Youth Association of can't exist without Ukraine, but they moment in history and promptly extend The letter signed by 11 Democrats Canada, whose spokesperson Stephen can do without the Baltics." official diplomatic recognition" to the and five Republicans points out that Bandera said that people came from Ironically, the Ukrainian Youth three Baltic states, reported the Wash­ Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who Toronto and Montreal to express their Association's rally was planned well ington Office of the Lithuanian Infor­ has emerged as the dominant figure in displeasure with Prime Minister Brian ahead of the recent Soviet coup and was mation Center (LIC). the USSR following the collapse of the Mulroney's decision. to be held only at the Soviet Embassy. "Now is the time for the United States reactionary coup, has endorsed Baltic Placards at the rally read, "The Mr. Bandera explained that the origi­ to extend official diplomatic recogni­ independence and urges President Bush Russian Bear must sleep forever" and nal purpose was to call on the release of tion to the Baltic states. All three Baltic to "stand with Yeltsin and the Baltic "Barbara McDougall: recognize or Ukrainian People's Deputy Stepan republics have declared their indepen­ people in the name of freedom and resign." Mrs. McDougall, Canada's (Continued on page 16) dence and have appealed to the world justice." for recognition. They deserve that recognition and the United States must The speed with which the letter was lead the way to a restoration of Baltic drafted and the signatures of the 15 UNA appeal: To our brothers senators collected following the collapse of the coup, in spite of the fact that the Senate is in recess, seems to indicate and sisters in Ukraine Rallies scheduled that the political wind in Washington is In the name of the Ukrainian National Association and its 70,000 members, shifting in favor of immediate recogni­ we sincerely greet you with your great success on the path to attaining the for September 22 tion of the Baltic states, a step that complete independence of Ukraine. President Bush has successfully resisted The Act of Declaration of the Independence of Ukraine and the creation of JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Mass in the case of Lithuania for 17 months, an independent Ukrainian state — Ukraine — has brought us great joy and rallies in support of Ukraine's noted the LIC. filled us with pride for your persistent progress toward that great goal: the declaration of independence have renewal of the Ukrainian state which so many times had been robbed from us, Among the signatories are Sen. Bill been scheduled to take place during the princely period, during the time of the Kozak state and the Bradley, who has emerged as the lead­ Sunday, September 22, in Wash­ Hetmanates of Khmelnytsky and Mazepa, and during the tragic days of the ing Democratic critic on Capitol Hill of ington, Chicago and Los Angeles. unified Ukrainian National Republic of 1918 and 1919. President Bush's policy toward the The demonstrations are being We wish you much strength and endurance in your further struggle to have USSR, and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), organized jointly by the Ukrai­ the people of Ukraine buttress the state sovereignty of Ukraine as proclaimed who is expected to seek the nomination nian American Coordinating on July 16, 1990, and the independence of Ukraine declared on August 24 of his party to oppose Bush in the 1992 Council and the Ukrainian Con­ of this year. We are certain that during the referendum on December 1 you elections. gress Committee of America. will all vote in solidarity for the independence of Ukraine. The purpose of the September Other signatories to the letter include We call on all of you to stand up in solidarity and work toward the 22 rallies is to urge President Alfonse D'Amato (R-N.Y.), Dennis consummation of this great goal. Simultaneously we ask you, dear brothers George Bush to support the inde­ DeConcini (D-Ariz.), Alan Dixon (D- and sisters, to accept our assurances of complete support for your just pendence of Ukraine. 111.), Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.), struggle for freedom and independence in the renewed democratic state of UACC and UCCA spokesper­ John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lauten- Ukraine. sons are urging all Ukrainian berg (D-N.J.), Joseph Lieberman CD- May the Almighty Lord bless you and grant you fortitude, wisdom and American organizations to parti­ Conn.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Bar­ solidarity in the struggle for the rebuilding of our dear homeland, Ukraine. cipate in the rallies. Details will be bara Mikulski (D-Md.), Larry Pressler announced in the press as they (R-S.D.), Aden Specter (R-Pa), Mal­ Ulana M. Diachuk Walter Sochan become available. colm Wallop (R-Wyo.), Harris Wof- Supreme President Supreme Secretary ford (D-Pa.). THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No. 35 Public members are named Canadian relief fund donates to CSCE Moscow meeting blood-scanning machine for Lviv WASHINGTON - Robert Mc- Security and Cooperation in Europe by Lesia Shymko following an urgent request from both Connell, an attorney with the Wash­ (Helsinki Commission), will also be a the main blood bank in the Lviv Oblast ington office of the law firm Gibson, member of the U.S. delegation. TORONTO - The Toronto-based and the Lviv Oblast government. Dunn and Crutcher and vice-president The U.S. delegation will be led by Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund According to Dr. Jaroslaw Shudrak, of the Coordinating Committee to Aid veteran diplomat Ambassador Max (CCCF) has sent a sophisticated blood- chairman of the CCCF, the Uniskan Ukraine, has been selected as a public Kampelman and will include represen­ scanning machine to the Ukrainian city unit which had been in use up until now (non-governmental) member of the tatives of the State Department, Hel­ of Lviv in an attempt to alleviate the was not only technologically outdated official U.S. delegation to the Moscow sinki Commission, the U.S. Informa­ growing number of AIDS cases in but its operational life was on the verge meeting of the Conference on the tion Agency, as well as public members. Ukraine. of expiry and, therefore, posed a dan­ Human Dimension. The Moscow meeting will take place The high-tech machine, known as the gerous risk to the safety of the region's Ukrainian American Orest Deycha- from September 10 to October 4 with blood supply. kiwsky of the U.S. Commission on the participation of the 35 member- Multiskan PLUS ELISA Reader, was states of the Conference on Security and developed by a company in Helsinki, The Multiskan Reader sent by the Cooperation in Europe. The meeting is Finland, and was obtained through Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund Background on expected to address the full range of ADI Diagnostics, a Canadian com­ weighs only 11 kilograms and repre­ human rights and humanitarian con­ pany specializing in medical techno­ sents some of the most advanced tech­ next CSCE meeting cerns encompassed in the Helsinki pro­ logy. The Multiskan Reader, valued at nology in its class. Since the spread of cess. over S12,000, is capable of carrying out contaminated blood is a major factor by Orest Deychakiwsky Mr. McConnell was assistant attor­ a combination of tests which determine contributing to the increased incidence ney general in the United States De­ the presence of more than one virus in of AIDS, especially among children, WASHINGTON - The Moscow partment of Justice throughout the first blood. The unit will be able to scan use of the Multiskan Reader is expect­ meeting of the Conference on the term of the Reagan Administration and blood for the presence of HIV 1, HIV 2, ed to sharply curb the number of AIDS Human Dimension (CHD) will take vice-president of CBS in 1985-1988, Hepatitis В and C as well as other cases in Ukraine. viruses. place from September 10 to October before joining Gibson, Dunn and Crut­ The Children of Chornobyl Cana­ 4 with the participation of the 35 cher. The decision to send the Multiskan dian Fund hopes to be able to send participating states of the Confer­ In addition to being vice-president Reader to Lviv was made by the another Multiskan PLUS ELISA Rea­ ence on Security and Cooperation in of the CCAU, Mr. McConnell is chair­ Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund der to Ukraine in the near future. Europe. Like the two previous CHD man of its Committee on Government meetings, held in Paris in 1989 and Relations and Policy, and is chairman of Copenhagen in 1990, the Moscow government relations for Ukraine 2000: meeting is to address the full range of The Washington Committee in Support Saskatchewan names Ukraine advisor human rights and humanitarian of Ukraine. He is also a member of the REGINA, Saskatchewan - Peter concerns encompassed in the Hel­ advisory board of Sister Cities Inter­ Woroby was appointed on July 24 as sinki process. national. the first Special Advisor on relations Mr. Deychakiwsky, a staff member between Saskatchewan and Ukraine, a Human rights themes and pro­ of the Helsinki Commission, has been post created to further ties between the blems the commission has recom­ a member of U.S. delegations to pre­ province and the republic. mended be addressed include: self- vious CSCE meetings held in various Saskatchewan is the first province in determination issues in the USSR, European cities. At the Commission, Yugoslavia and other CSCE states; Canada to create such a position. Dr. Mr. Deychakiwsky's responsibilities Woroby, who will have an office in Soviet emigration cases and freedom include Ukraine, Bulgaria, Soviet emi­ of movement issues; the problems of Kiev, will advise the Saskatchewan gration and liaison with non-govern­ government and promote cultural, Roma (Gypsies) in many European mental organizations. As a commission countries; the plight of Albanians in economic and social activities between staff member, he has observed and the two areas. Yugoslavia; and majority-minority written published commission reports relations. on the March 1990 elections in Ukraine , "The dramatic changes currently Another crucial objective is en­ and the March 1991 referendum in taking place in that part of the world, suring access and openness at the Ukraine and, most recently, a report on coupled with the fact that Saskatche­ Moscow meeting for NGOs, media, National Minorities in Ukraine. wan's Ukrainian community maintains private citizens and governmental Mr. Deychakiwsky is also chairman strong cultural, economic and family representatives from non-CSCE of the The Washington Group's Fellow­ ties to Ukraine provides our province states. The commission, as well as the ship Committee and is active in other with an ideal environment for improved State Department, has on several Ukrainian American organizations. 'Peter Woroby relations," said Human Resources, occasions outlined its concerns and Labor and Employment Minister Jack offered suggestions to Soviet officials Klein. More than 60,000 Saskatchewan on the access and openness question. California committee sponsors exchangeresidents , or 6 percent of the popula­ The Moscow CHD meeting will be tion, are of Ukrainian heritage, he SAN FRANCISCO - Viktor Ko- Northern California, and also president noted. held at the House of Trade Unions renha, a water chemist and hydrologist of the Sonoma Research Co. Mr. (Dom Soyuzov) near the Kremlin. from Kiev, has joined the Sonoma Korenha was selected for the exchange Born in western Ukraine, near Sokal, Delegation offices will be located in Research Co. of Napa, Calif., as a by Rukh in Kiev, with coordination by in 1920, Dr. Woroby became a Cana­ the nearby Moskva Hotel. The main visiting scientist for three to nine Dr. Viacheslav Briukhovetsky. dian citizen in 1955. He taught econo­ press center will be located at the months. He is also a visiting scholar Mr. Korenha's visiting scholar status mics from 1965 to 1988, and was a Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The with the Committee on Environmental at Berkeley was arranged by Prof. visiting scholar to Ukraine in 1990. In executive secretary of the meeting is Engineering of the University of Cali­ Alexander J. Home, chairman of the the past he has been the President of the Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister fornia at Berkeley. Committee on Environmental Engi­ Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Regina Vladimir Petrovsky. The Sonoma Research Co. is a neering at UC Berkeley. Branch, a member of the Regina City The official United States delega­ research and development laboratory Planning Commission, the Regina tion will be led by Ambassador Max whose areas of activity include the Mr. Korenha's purpose for visiting Welfare Council and other organiza­ Kampelman and will consist of control of pollution related to agricul­ the United States is to learn American tions. representatives of the State Depart­ methods of preventing water pollution ture, and chemical problems connected He is currently the vice-president of ment and Helsinki Commission as with the reliable operation of nuclear and purifying water to remove radioiso- well as public members (i.e. indivi­ topes, and to develop appropriate the Federation of Ukrainian Profes­ power plants. sional and Business Clubs in Canada. duals from the private sector). Com­ Mr. Korenha was a member of the professional and business contacts. mission Chairman Rep. Steny H. His new post as special advisor has a Emergency Assessment Team that He is also visiting other companies, term of two years. Hoyer and Co-Chairman Sen. Den­ determined damage to water supplies research institutions and government nis DeConcini will lead a congres­ caused by the Chornobyl accident in agencies concerned with environmental "Dr. Woroby is the ideal candidate sional delegation prior to the meet­ 1986. From 1986 to 1991, Mr. Korenha protection. because of his extensive knowledge of ing and will attend the opening supervised the radiation analysis labo­ The Committee to Aid Ukraine of the Ukrainian language and culture, session. ratory of the Ukraine-Dnipro Water Northern California considers Mr. and the Saskatchewan Ukrainian com­ Along with the official meeting, Supply Co. in Kiev. Korenha to be a pathfinder for what is munity. He also possesses a solid there will be parallel activities (con­ Mr. Korenha is now the director of hoped will mature into a broader pro­ understanding of Saskatchewan's busi­ ferences, seminars, etc.) for NGOs Eco-Dnipro, a private sector environ­ gram of professional and scientific ex­ ness and educational communities, and coordinated by a Secretariat for mental services company in Kiev. He is changes with Ukraine. international trade," said Premier Parallel Events under the auspices of also deputy chairman of the Rukh Organizations interested in joint Grant Devine, who announced Dr. Soviet organizations such as the Committee in the Zaliznychy ward in efforts in this matter, and companies or Woroby's appointment. Union of Friendship Societies. Some Kiev, and organized the Rukh Com­ agencies able to sponsor a professional Dr. Woroby said he was "delighted." NGOs are choosing not to partici­ mittee within the Ministry of Water intern from Ukraine are urged to He said that he "will spare no effort to pate in these parallel activities and Resources. contact: Committee to Aid Ukraine of help both my mother countries - will hold their own independent Mr. Korenha's visit to California was Northern California, c/o Dr. Oleh Ukraine which has raised me and events throughout the course of the arranged by Dr. Oleh Weres, president Weres, P.O. Box 116, Vineburg, CA Canada which wholeheartedly adopted meeting. of the Committee to Aid Ukraine of 95487. me some 40 years ago." Mo. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 тмшіпш/ттггштлтшатіїшшїітшм greets Sterniuk Soyuzivka staff and guests urge Bush action on Ukraine Following is the text of a letter sent pirations of the Ukrainian people for to President George Bush by guests freedom were Realized. The 52 mil­ and staff at Soyuzivka, the up­ lion people of Ukraine need the state New York resort of the Ukrai­ moral and political support of the nian National Association. The letter, free world to guarantee that indepen­ dated August 26, was signed by more dence much like the support the than 140 persons and was faxed to United States received in our struggle the White House. A similar letter will for independence. be circulated at Soyuzivka during In 1974 and again in 1982 at con­ Labor Day weekend. ventions of the Ukrainian National Association, you endorsed Ukrai­ Dear Mr. President: nian independence. We urge you to With the August 24, 1991, adop­ publicly reaffirm that commitment tion by the Ukrainian Parliament of by immediately establishing full a resolution proclaiming the inde­ diplomatic relations with the govern­ pendence of Ukraine, the historic as­ ment of Ukraine. Lviv City Council thanks

When Lviv Archbishop Volodymyr Sterniuk paid a weeklong visit to UNA for pledge of support Winnipeg in June, he was welcomed by representatives of the local JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Lviv City community's diverse organizations, including church groups and the Council Chairman Vasyl Shpitser re­ clergy, youth organizations and representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian cently turned to the Ukrainian diaspora Committee with national president Dr. Dmytro Cipywnyk heading the to help with fund-raising for the first delegation. Among those who met with the prelate was John Hewryk, the monument of Taras Shevchenko to be Ukrainian National Association's supreme director for Canada. Above, Mr. erected in Lviv next year. Hewryk is seen presenting Archbishop Sterniuk with a gift from the UNA. In response, Dr. Vasyl Ivanytsky of Toronto has organized the Ukrainian Detroit District holds picnic/meetingCommitte e for the Taras Shevchenko WARREN, Mich. -The Detroit/To­ David E. Bonior (D-12th Congres­ Monument in Lviv, which will help ledo/Windsor District Committee of sional District), on his ascendancy to raise funds. the Ukrainian National Association is the post of majority whip in the Demo­ actively pursuing its summer agenda. cratic leadership. The holder of this In addition, the Ukrainian National On July 18, a meeting of the executive highly influential third-ranking post is Association has pledged to support the committee was convened to deliberate of Ukrainian ancestry. monument fund, on the recommenda­ several pressing issues. It was through Rep. Bonior's aides tion of its Cultural Committee. Mr. One of these was the feasibility of a and Washington office that bureaucra­ Shpitser has thanked the UNA and in­ UNA-sponsored concert tour of a tic snarls in Moscow and Washington vited Supreme President Ulana Dia- student chorus from the Poltava region unraveled and, as such, permitted the chuk to send a delegation to the un­ of Ukraine. Tentatively, this itinerary Yavir vocal ensemble from Ukraine to veiling on May 22, 1992. has been scheduled for the fall season, enter the U.S. from Canada at the The Lviv City Council approved the but entirely contingent on a full accept­ border of Windsor, Ontario. Although plan on March 22, 1991. The site of the ance and support by all UNA centers in the UNA-sponsored concert in Warren monument, chosen by city residents, America and Canada. began late, the performers received will be across from the Opera Theater. A promotional videotape of the enthusiastic plaudits. Poltavian Dumka Chorus is currently On July 27, approximately 50 A model of the Taras Shevchenko Volodymyr and Andriy Sukhorsky, monument to be erected in Lviv. under review and, from all indications UNA'ers assembled at the popular two brothers who won first place in a to date, the quality of performance Dibrova Estate in Milford, Mich., for design competition held in 1990, will which Taras Shevchenko's remains seems to be very positive. However, the an annual fraternal family picnic. After sculpt the monument. When completed, were reburied in Kaniv. mechanics of the proposed tour in terms cocktails and dinner planned by Jaro- it will stand four and a half meters tall. of travel and lodging need better ma­ slaw Baziuk and Katherine Nazark, Dr. The monument will be made in Argen­ Donations may be sent to: Ukrainian nagement than local UNA groupings Alexander Serafyn, chairman of the tina, since bronze is cheaper there, Committee for Taras Shevchenko Mo­ have experienced in the past. Detroit District Committee, opened the and then shipped to Lviv. nument in Lviv, 2150 Bloor St. W., In another matter, the UNA execu­ program by welcoming all officers, Suite 96-A, Toronto, Ontario M6S tive wanted to go on record with con­ spouses and friends. He also introduced The unveiling is set for the date on 1M8. gratulations to Michigan's U.S. Rep. (Continued on page 12)

During a visit to the UNA Home Office, Dr. Vasyl Ivanytsky and his wife, Natalia The UNA Detroit District Committee's executive board during the district's picnic Bundza-Ivanytsky, meet with UNA Supreme Secretary Walter Sochan (right) and meeting. Supreme Treasurer Alexander Blahitka (left). THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No. 35

UKRAINE IN THE NEWS ykrainianWeeHy Independence: bye-bye, USSR Storm clouds on the horizon: The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic is no more. In its place, on August the demise of the Ukrainian SSR 24, arose an independent democratic state called, simply, Ukraine. Events unfolded quickly. Almost without warning and, literally, overnight by Dr. James E. Mace Apparently Ukraine, which has seen Ukraine's long-sought independence became reality. Impelled by the failed so much of its crop bought up by other coup in Moscow, the obvious disintegration of the union and the hopeless The Ukrainian SSR no longer exists. republics with soon-to-be worthless demise of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the Ukrainian Its legal government has abolished rubles that Prime Minister Vitold Fokin Parliament overwhelmingly adopted the Act of Declaration of the Soviet power, seized the property of the has warned of impending famine if Independence of Ukraine. Democrats, Communists and those in between all Communist Party and declared that grain exports are not curtailed, should saw that Ukraine simply must seize the moment, that Ukraine must take its now there is an independent Ukraine. feed others 'in preferenceДо its own future into its own hands and not wait for outside forces to determine the And just to make certain that this is citizens. Even should it do so, will destiny of this nation of 52 million. what Ukraine's inhabitants really want, Russia accept those same rubles back in Suddenly the news media were replete with reports on "the vital Ukraine," a plebiscite on the question has been payment for the oil that Ukraine needs? "the agricultural and industrial powerhouse" and "the breadbasket of the scheduled for December 1. Does Mr. Bush see hungry Ukrainians as somehow preferable to hungry Rus­ USSR." Commentators pointed out that the second most populous republic This might seem the realization of the sians? Perhaps he would explain the of what was the Soviet Union - and, according to Deutsche Bank, the hopes and dreams of all whom the distinction. republic ranked highest in terms of economic criteria on its chances of bonds of ancestry and affection hold to succeeding on its own — would now play the decisive role in defining what this land, so generously endowed by Back when Russian Federation Pre­ type of union or federation, if any, would be formed in place of the USSR. God and beknighted by history. It is, sident Boris Yeltsin was a democrat, he All around, day by day, the USSR was withering away. The coup's however, only a beginning, and the signed a Russo-Ukrainian treaty gua­ principal achievement was to prove that central power in the Soviet empire is storm clouds are already peeking over ranteeing the inviolability of current dead, and power was fast devolving to the republics."What has happened is the hofizon. Let us hope they will pass, republic borders. Now, however, he the collapse of the central empire, the full destruction of the structures of but let us be prepared that they do not. states that he will not "let go" largely imperial power. There can be no illusions: the Soviet Union no longer exists," Russian areas in other republics (never Dr. Yuriy Shcherbak, people's deputy from Ukraine told the USSR Supreme As of this writing, President George mind that he never had them), and his Soviet. Bush — who earlier this month made spokesmen state that he means U- Russian President Boris Yeltsin was perhaps the first to realize this as he clear his lack of affection for the idea kraine's Donbas and the Crimea, as well seized power, issuing decrees, subordinating all-union matters and of Ukrainian self-determination from as northern Kazakhstan. institutions to the RSFSR and shamelessly dictating to Soviet President the dias of Ukraine's Supreme Soviet — Of Ukraine's 25 oblasts, only in the Mikhail Gorbachev. has held up recognizing the independence Crimea do Russians outnumber Ukrai­ But the actions of Tsar Boris soon aroused the suspicions of republics of the Baltic states with various excuses, nians, and the Crimea now enjoys fufl which saw the resurrection of "Big Brother" Russia, a republic "more equal" and his advisers have let it be known autonomy within Ukraine. There is also than others. Mr. Yeltsin's spokesman warned republics sharing borders with that not least among his reasons for the question of the Crimean Tatars, Russia that it would not let them secede taking heavily populated Russian hesitation is the fear that Baltic recog­ whose right of return to the land from areas with them (i.e. the Crimea and Donbas in Ukraine, and northern nition would create a precedent for which Stalin expelled them must be Kazakhstan). Ukraine. addressed. Finally, Russia's emissaries had to travel to Ukraine to persuade that newly When Ukraine was independent ear­ independent state to sign a temporary bilateral agreement on military and Dr. James E. Mace, a historian, is lier this century, it guaranteed full na­ economic matters in an attempt to halt the "uncontrolled disintegration" of former staff director of the US, Com­ tional cultural autonomy to all non- mission on the Ukraine Famine. He is Ukrainian national communities within the union seen by many around the globe as an extremely dangerous situation u - especially in view of the fact that nuclear weapons are found in various author of Conimunism and the Dilem­ its borders, something utterly unknown republics. Ukraine acted responsibly, signing an agreement with Russia on mas of National Liberation" and has both in Russia's history and current po­ these crucial matters but at the same time emphasizing that this is a bilateral, published extensively on Soviet policy litical dialogue. In the rhetoric of the horizontal agreement between two equals - not a precursor to any new form toward Ukraine in the 1920s and 1930s. (Continued on page 15) of union. (It should be noted that the pact goes so far as to refer to the "former USSR.") And, a pledge to respect each other's territorial integrity was reconfirmed as part of the deal. We're being massacred, again Thus, Ukraine appears to have passed its first big hurdle as an independent by Bohdan Vitvitsky various laws to prohibit the extinction state. But what lies ahead? Many more hurdles, we are certain. As we've seen of various species of small fish. lately, so much can happen in so little time. And there are three months If the status that existed in Ukraine Yet, the desperate desire of an entire between now and December 1 when the people of Ukraine of all nationalities (and the rest of the non-Russian re­ nation to avoid extinction has, in the will be asked to affirm Ukraine's independence declaration in a plebiscite. publics) up until as recently as two or case of Ukrainians, met with, alterna­ Surely, there is no one in Ukraine who doubts that it will be completely three years ago had continued for tively, hostility, scorn or lack of com­ independent. Observers worldwide have commented that Ukraine's another 50 or 100 years, Ukrainians prehension. independence declaration is irreversible. Mr. Gorbachev, now more clearly may well have disappeared as a na­ " The Financial Times, reporting on than ever a transitional figure in the USSR, still hopes to save the union, but is tionality — given the population re­ President George Bush's August 26 press slowly becoming aware that his vast country and the people have changed. settlement, and intense political and conference at Kennebunkport, carried Meanwhile, governments around the world have begun reacting to the reality cultural Russification policies emanat­ the following description: " 'You're that exists on the territory of what once was the monolithic USSR. ing for decades, if not centuries, from asking me about some public works Here in the U.S., we are somewhat buoyed by President George Bush's Moscow. Ukraine's most recent push committee in downtown Kiev, and you statement earlier this week that the U.S. "will respect the freely expressed for independence is, therefore, nothing want to know if we support them,' he wishes of the people of Ukraine" in the upcoming referendum and his pledge short of an attempt to avoid extinction. said with heavy sarcasm to a reporter's to "continue to move in a way to encourage independence and self- Most civilized people and nations questions." determination" — words he dared not utter in Kiev so recently. However, we acknowledge the devastation that the At the same press conference, Cana­ also point to Mr. Bush's inaction this week on the issue of recognition of the Jews suffered during the Nazi Holo­ dian Prime Minister Brian M llroney independent Baltic states. Ever prudent, Mr. Bush said he did not want to caust to be an irrefutable argument for indicated a somewhat differei t posi­ contribute to anarchy in the USSR and would prefer to wait until the USSR the need for Israel's existence. We here tion: that he would be inci ned to Supreme Soviet grants the Baltic states their independence, thus implying in the United States have even adopted recognize Ukraine if its population U.S. recognition of Soviet authority over Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. supported independence in the Decem­ So, what lies ahead7 Much work in preparation for the December 1 Bohdan Vitvitsky practices law in ber 1 referendum. The Mulroney posi- referendum in Ukraine. Much work in preparing world leaders to accept an New York. (Continued on page 16) , independent Ukraine as a participant and partner in international affairs. Will the leaders and people of Ukraine, and Ukrainians in the diaspora, be f equal to the task? UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine

The Home Office of the Ukrainian National Turning the pages back... Association reports that, as of August 29, the fraternal organization's newly established ^йАе^ Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received 8,874 checks from its members with donations On September 7, 1984, Patriarch Josyf Slipyj of the "Pomisna" (Particular) Ukrainian Catholic Church died in g^tjF--j ^ і g^ totalling S220,921.54. The contributions ^л r^F^ fcyf 'nc'uc'e individual members' donations, as ч ^ Rome at the age of 92. Patriarch Josyf was born in the village of Zazdrist in western Ukraine on ^V 1 угЧ ч^ well as returns of members' dividend checks anc ,nterest (February 17, 1892. V^ Л ' TV^X ' payments on promissory notes. Already in his youth, he showed great diligence, intelligence, patience and charity. Because of these qualities, he was soon noticed by Metropolitan Andrey (Continued on page 11) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991

UKRAINE'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Faces and Places

What the act means for Ukraine by Myron B. Kuropas by Ihor Yukhnovsky relationship to Russia and to the union treaty. Only independence will allow U- Ukraine will not sign a union treaty in kraine to optimize its economic and which the union is a sovereign state social development. To think that one in its own right and a subject of Poor George, poor Mikhail! can reorganize a country as massive and international law. However, we will diverse as the USSR in its present form enter into agreements for economic, Poor George Bush. He wanted so two-three years at a minimum, the in­ is wishful thinking. The effort required political, military and cultural coopera­ much to save the USSR for Mikhail telligence community seems to have for this task is simply too great. tion with Russia and the other repub­ Gorbachev and it didn't work. The become even more united in the view The break-up of the Soviet Union is a lics. Soviet Union is disintegrating faster that this is 1917, that the situation in the natural process. The emergence of If the de-communisization of our thanyou can say "coup d'etat." Soviet Union is deteriorating further instead of stabilizing, and that reform Ukraine as a state is a logical outcome republic proceeds normally, we will So anxious was George to save the of the striving of the Ukrainian people have good relations with Russia. It is is over and the revolution is the only union that he went to Kiev and told the hope." for self-determination. In this regard, essential that this process be carried out Ukrainian people that they should for­ it is important to stress that we consider along a strictly constitutional path. We get nationalism and stick with Gorby. "In my opinion," concluded Prof. all citizens of our republic as the will not be satisfied with anything less Hough, "that is a profound misreading Ukrainian people; the people are the than full democratization. That, too, didn't work. Ukraine de­ clared its independence on August 24. of the situation. I have been extremely sole source of power in the republic. The division of the armed forces of proud of my record of prediction both But how can a democratic Ukrainian the USSR is an issue of paramount im­ Was President Bush really concerned in domestic and foreign policy...I deli­ state be established? The Supreme portance. Ukraine will establish its own for the welfare of his buddy when berately put that reputation on the line Rada (Parliament) proclaimed inde­ national army. However, we want to Mikhail was removed from power? One in what I say today." pendence and decreed the holding of a place strategic weapons under inter- wonders. In his first press conference With his reputation on the line, Prof. referendum on December I, 1991, to republican jurisdiction. We want U- following the coup President Bush Hough declared that: affirm this act. In the Ukrainian Parlia­ kraine to be nuclear-free. employed the word "prudent" so often it ment there exists an official democratic Ukraine will pursue radical economic was nauseating. "We must do what is 9 "Gorbachev is a modernizing, opposition; it was on its initiative reform. We are asserting control of our prudent," he kept repeating. It was only Westernizing tsar with enormous that the extraordinary session of Parlia­ economy by nationalizing the property after the leader of the free world spoke power...This is more the beginning of ment was held and independence pro­ of all-Union organs and by establishing to British Prime Minister Major and the Gorbachev era than the end." claimed. As a member of the United our own currency. We will encourage Boris Yeltsin that we heard the first Nations, Ukraine joins the Vienna the development of private enterprise strains of condemnation. 9 "...while it was already clear that Convention. A crucial issue for us is our and will create a climate favorable for Boris Yeltsin and the radicals like foreign investment. Ukraine will One also wonders how "prudent" Leningrad mayor Anatoly Sobchak had assume its share of the USSR foreign President Bush was prepared to be. Was made a major political mistake in cri­ Ihor Yukhnovsky is a member of the debt. he ready to follow the lead of French ticizing Gorbachev for taking steps to Presidium of the Ukrainian Parliament Independence for us means that we President Francois Mitterand who in hold the country together and in not and leader of the parliamentary opposi­ finally have a chance to establish a free the early hours of the coup all but re­ supporting the referendum on national tion, the National Council. and open society. cognized the self-proclaimed new Soviet unity, they have since dug themselves leaders as the legimitate rulers of the into an even deeper hole. Yeltsin has Soviet Union? Does "prudent" mean been repudiated in the Russian Re­ doing whatever it takes to maintain public's Parliament by virtually all of The end of the Soviet Union "stability" and "the new world order?" the leadership he helped put into place... by John Hewko Ukraine be transferred to the Ukrainian They are telling Yeltsin to cooperate Supreme Soviet and that all political Lesia and I followed the coup and its with Gorbachev or be dumped. That is Revolutions breed strange bed­ prisoners be released. aftermath on our car radio as we drove his choice." fellows. On Saturday, August 24, the The Kiev City Council ordered the home from Boston. Talk shows were Communist majority and democratic militia to seal and occupy Communist most interesting because they usually Ф "Everything I see suggests to me minority in the Ukrainian Supreme offices in the capital; similar measures included a Soviet "expert" who tried to that Gorbachev will be successful in his Soviet (Parliament) by an overwhelming are reported to have been taken in the explain what happened, predict the electoral hopes in 1995 (and the Com­ vote declared Ukraine an independent, eastern Ukrainian city of Donetske and future, and answer questions at the munists probably successful in the sovereign state. other cities; in Western Ukraine, all same time. Some were good. Most were legislative elections of 1994)..." For the democratic opposition, the remnants of Communist rule have dis­ terrible. The terrible "experts" were appeared, as the local population has convinced that the only way to make the Given the fact that a revolution has declaration marked the beginning of a indeed taken place, and that it is Yeltsin new era, the opportunity to transform simply taken over party buildings. Soviet Union safe for democracy was to send billions of dollars in aid, fast. who is in the ascendacy with Gorbachev Ukraine into a pluralistic and market- Regardless of the outcome of Com­ in a hole trying to dig himself out with oriented society. For many of the munism's last stand, Ukraine's declara­ George Bush is partially responsible for the coup one "expert" proclaimed, be­ Yeltsin's (and not the Communist Communist deputies, the vote for tion of independence has hammered the Party's) help, it appears that Prof. independence was the culmination of a final nail into Mr. Gorbachev's coffin cause he refused to commit himself to direct aid to President Gorbachev. Hough's reputation is a bit shabby right growing split in the party between hard­ and virtually assured the political now. Will he stop being a Soviet "ex­ liners and those who favored Ukrainian dissolution of the Soviet Union. The pert"? Of course not. Since when has it sovereignty; for others it was an act of introduction in Ukraine of all of the The best of all the Sovietologists we heard was Prof. Richard Pipes of Har­ been a requirement for America's desperation: gripped by fear of Boris attributes of an independent country, Soviet "experts" to be correct? Yeltsin's all-out war on Russia's Com­ its own customs, currency, army, will vard who argued in favor of greater recognition of, and support for the munists, they saw an independent, yet render obsolete Mr. Gorbachev's con­ Do I blame President Bush for being Communist-dominated, Ukraine as cept of "renewed" federation. Soviet republics. He suggested that Mr. Gorbachev's star was fast descending. such an illiterate on Soviet affairs? their only hope for survival. At present, it is highly unlikely that Not really. It is obvious that George As the anti-Communist carnage in Ukraine would even consider entering Interestingly, Prof. Pipes also spoke Bush doesn't listen to the intelligence Moscow continues and gathers speed into a new union until after the Decem­ of his time in Washington when he dealt community despite the fact that he was in Ukraine, it appears almost certain ber presidential elections and a new with various other academic and State once head, of the CIA/President Bush that the Communists will fail in their Ukrainian Constitution is approved. If Department "experts." Few could listens to his їЬапгі-рі^кед^е^р^|8,л a new union were eventually created, bid to maintaia power in Ukraine. appreciate the significance of the re­ some ^ whomv held simile positions Sevenfy^our, years of rule are over. it would, in all likeliuQpd, be along the publics in the "Soviet scheme of things. луЙЬ jPrbiden^eera^ '|br^i)^i^s^;- After thrvol^ onindepeudefece, the lines of the European Community/ ; So many df oiirSirfcper^s^just couldn't Ifrim as well; George Bush is really SjRttttf'; Parliament adopted measures to depoli- Ultimately, Ukraine's participation comprehend th'^jfew^thit the USSR was White surrounded by ittany dwarfs.; tteize completely the Ukrainian KGB, in a union with other republics will turn not a nation, but an empre^f suppress­ police, army and all governmental on its relationship with Russia. The ed nations, recalled Prof. Pipes. Can you imagine the job anxiety that" agencies. All union property located in democratic members of Parliament are now exists among Soviet "experts" in Ukraine was nationalized; the armed calling for Russia and Ukraine to 1 was reminded of still another Soviet the State Department? Where will they forces stationed on Ukrainian territory interact as fully independent countries "expert," Dr. Jerry Hough, a political go when the very term "Soviet" becomes were put under the control of the which maintain a normal economic science professor at Duke University an anachronism? How can any of them і republic's authorities. relationship through a mechanism of and a senior fellow at the Brookings possibly deal with Armenia, Georgia, On Sunday, August 25, the move agreements and treaties. An attempt by Institution. Testifying on Soviet dis­ Ukraine or even any of the Baltics against the Communist Party conti­ Mr. Yeltsin and the Russian federation union before the U.S. Senate Foreign when for all of their professional careers nued. The Parliament's Presidium de­ to preserve a "Great Russian" state Relations Committee last March 6, they have denied the very existence of creed that all of the party's property in would be a recipe for disaster and Prof. Hough criticized America's in­ these nations? would reverse the tremendous steps telligence community for predicting the John Hewko is a U.S. attorney cur­ toward democracy taken since the dissolution of the USSR. "Now when it For America's sake, it's time for a rently working in Kiev as an adviser to failure of the coup. is 99.9 percent certain that the radicals little housecleaning. Mikhail is doing it; the Ukrainian Parliament. The views The Ukrainian declaration of inde­ both in Russia and the republics are in George should follow suit. He can begin expressed in this article are strictly his pendence and the disintegration of the major decline and that there will be no with the twit who drafted his speech to own. "' (Continued on page 13) revolution or disintegration in the next the Ukrainian Parliament. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No. 35 Ukraine declares independence (Continued from page 1) concerning arms control. Finally, U- promptu official visit to Kiev on August kraine and Russia agreed to exchange 28-29. representatives to maintain constant The negotiations and resulting joint communication. communique signed by Ukrainian Su­ Up to 10,000 people congregated preme Soviet Chairman Leonid Krav- outside the Parliament building, often chuk and Russian Federation Vice- chanting "independence" and "Ukraine President Alexander Rutskoy was without Moscow," while the negotia­ meant to serve as a response to a recent tions dragged on for nearly 12 hours statement by Russian President Boris inside. The crowd booed Leningrad Yeltsin questioning the current borders Mayor Anatoly Sobchak, who attended of republics that declared independence the talks as an observer from the USSR following the failed coup. Supreme Soviet, when he addressed "Because there are rumors that them on the steps, saying, "whoever said Ukraine and Russia will quarrel," said being independent and being together Mr. Rutskoy upon the delegation's were contradictory?" arrival at the Ukrainian Supreme So­ However, Mr. Sobchak also said. viet, "our main purpose in Kiev is to "No one questions Ukrainian indepen­ stabilize our mutual relationship and to dence, but there exist political and negotiate a program during this transi­ economic questions to be solved." tional period as union structures no The Russian parliamentary delega­ longer govern the state." tion included, in addition to Mr. Rut­ The two parties, whose talks were skoy, prominent economist Grigory held in the presence of five representa­ Yavlinsky and four others. tives of the all-union Supreme Soviet, agreed "to make joint efforts to prevent Other than Mr. Kravchuk, the Ukrai­ the uncontrolled disintegration of the nian side included Vice-Premier Kos- union state, to create a temporary tiantyn Masyk, Foreign Minister Ana- structure for building up individual toliy Zlenko, presidium members Vasyl Durdynets, Vasyl Yevtukhov, 01eksan- states, subjects of the former union," A huge Ukrainian flag which had been draped on one of the tanks protecting the Russian 1 der Yemets, Dmytro Pavlychko, Volo- and to maintain the functioning of the building in Moscow at the time of the coup is ceremoniously brought into the Ukrainian Parliar dymyr Pylypchuk, Anatoliy Chepurny, economy. the end of the session that declared Ukraine's independence. Ihor Yukhnovsky, and Rukh Chair­ The also stipulated that all the "sub­ man Ivan Drach. Deputies V. Vasy- jects of the former union" would be lenko, Levko Lukianenko, Oleksander invited to help prepare a new economic Moroz, Volodymyr Filenko and Vya- agreement on a horizontal basis, and cheslav Chornovil served as consul­ agreed to the creation of a collective tants. security system during the transitional period. The parties agreed not to make The all-union delegation consisted of any unilateral decisions on military and Mr. Sobchak, Yuriy Ryzhov, Serhiy strategic issues, particularly in regard to Riabchenko and Dr. Yuriy Shcherbak. nuclear weapons. Historic vote for independence Another major point of the agree­ ment was the parties' reconfirmation of The Communist-dominated Ukrai­ the articles of the bilateral agreement nian Parliament's vote for indepen­ between Ukraine and Russia of Novem­ dence last Saturday came as a big ber 19, 1990, regarding mutual respect surprise to the majority of citizens of for one another's territorial integrity. this nation of 52 million. The republics' leaders also pledged to During the tense 11-hour extraordi­ continue to uphold the USSR's obliga­ nary session on August 24, the heated tions as delineated in various interna­ debate focused on the behavior of tional agreements, particularly those parliamentary, government and Com- Resolutions of Ukraine's Supreme Soviet Resolution of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR

To declare on August 24, 1991, Ukraine as an independent, democratic state. From the moment of declaration, only the Constitution of Ukraine, its The Ukrainian flag is draped over the platform where the chairman and deputy chairr laws, government resolutions and other law-making acts of the republic are Parliament sit. Ukrainian people's deputies applaud. valid in Ukraine. On December 1, 1991, to conduct a republican referendum to affirm the Act of Declaration of Independence.

Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR August 24, 1991

Resolution of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR on the depoliticiza- tion of organs of the Procuracy of the UkrSSR, Ministry of Internal Affairs and KGB of the UkrSSR.

In accordance with No. 2, Article 49 of the Constitution of the Ukrainian SSR, the Supreme Soviet of the UkrSSR resolves: 1. to halt the activity of political party organizations in the structures of the Procuracy of the UkrSSR, MVS (Ministry of Internal Affairs) of the UkrSSR, KGB of the UkrSSR; 2. workers of the Procuracy of the UkrSSR, MVS and KGB of the UkrSSR are obligated to relinquish their membership in any political party; ?. workers of the Procuracy, MVS and KGB who do not comply with No. 2 of the resolution are subject to dismissal from the aforementioned organs within a period of 10 days from the adoption of this resolution.

Chairman of the Supreme Soviet L. Kravchuk Kiev (Translated by The Ukrainian Weekly.) The scene at October Revolution Square on the Khreshchtayk as Ukrainian independence is eel the public. One of the signs identifies a delegation from the Odessa branch of Ruk No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 9 munist Party leaders during the failed Moscow coup of August 19-21. Several thousand people gathered in front of the Supreme Soviet building shouted "Shame on Kravchuk" as he addressed the session, defending his cautious actions during the crisis. His address was followed by speeches by Communist majority leader Mr. Moroz and National Council leader Mr. Yukh- novsky. Mr. Yukhnovsky presented the Na­ tional Council's list of legislation in reaction to the coup: immediate de­ claration of independence; depolitici- zation of the Ukrainian Procuracy, KGB, Interior Ministry and militia, state organs, institutions and workplaces, central television, radio and press; the immediate release of imprisoned People's Deputy Stepan Khmara and reversal of last November's vote strip­ ping Dr. Khmara of the official immu­ nity; the firing of Ukrainian SSR Chief Procurator Mykhailo Potebenko and Ukrainian TV chief Mykola Okhma- kevych for complicity with the coup regime; and the creation of a special commission to investigate the actions of officials during the botched overthrow. As thousands of flag-waving Ukrai­ Kiev residents and others mark the declaration of Ukraine's independence at October Revolution Square, now renamed nians outside chanted "independence," Independence Square. inside, the debate lasted for hours and several breaks were called to After the break, at 5:55 p.m., the ^^^^^^^^^^ШШШШ^ШЖ:'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Ш alleviate the tension and allow the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine voted 321 to ^^Ш^^^^^ЯШШШШІШ^^Ш ^^^^^^^^^^^^plB^BBI majority and minority groups to hold 2, with 6 abstentions, out of 360, for the ^^^^^^^^^^НЯІИІ^^И^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^И strategy meetings. Act of Declaration of the Independence After Volodymyr Yavorivsky pro­ of Ukraine and the creation of an posed the vote on independence, read­ independent Ukrainian state - U- ing aloud the text of the resolution and kraine. act on the declaration of independence, At 6 p.m., the Ukrainian Parliament Mr. Kravchuk called a one-hour break, voted 346 to 1, with 3 abstensions (out when the Communist majority met and of 362), for the resolution declaring debated the historic issue. Ukraine an independent, democratic During their debate it appeared that state, effective immediately, and calling for a republican referendum on Decem­ most of the Communists felt there was ber 1. no choice other than a decision to secede and, as they expressed it, dis­ Expressions of euphoria from the tance themselves from the events in crowd gathered outside could be heard Moscow, particularly the strong anti- coming through the windows to the Communist movement in the Russian foyer, and could occasionally be heard Parliament. as the doors into the session hall were "If we don't vote for independence, it opened. will be a disaster," said Ukrainian The Parliament also voted for the Communist Party chief Stanislav Hu- creation of a national guard of Ukraine renko during the debate. and turned jurisdiction over all the Toward the end of the debate, two armed forces located on Ukrainian representatives from the National territory over to the Supreme Soviet of Council, Messrs. Yavorivsky and Pav- Ukraine. lychko, came to the majority meeting to Democrats won only a partial victory propose a compromise: a clause in the in the vote for depoliticization. While resolution requiring a nationwide re­ the resolution on the depoliticization of ferendum on independence on Decem­ the Ukrainian SSR Procuracy, Minis- ber 1. continued on page 11)

tyna Lapychak The soon-to-be-dismantled Lenin monument (above) and its base (below) in the city center of Kiev is already defaced by graffitti as seen in these photos.

Newly freed Ukrainian People's Deputy Stepan Khmara addresses a public meeting on August 26 on the central square in Kiev. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No.-35

of failing to express his stand during the State Committee would be issued im­ San Diego parish Kravchuk... Presidium session. According to Mr. mediately. In a separate message to Mr. (Continued from page 2) Yukhnovsky, Mr. Kravchuk banned Lukyanov, also issued on August 21, mand full information on the status of the discussion and even the reading of a Mr. Kravchuk again demanded Presi­ to honor pastor the Soviet president's health. telegram in support of the RSFSR dent Gorbachev's presence at the USSR SAN DIEGO - Our Lady of Perpe­ Then Mr. Kravchuk, in what could be leadership at the Presidium session, Supreme Soviet. tual Help Ukrainian Catholic Parish interpreted as a statement recognizing suggesting that the Ukrainian leader After August 21, the steps taken by will honor its pastor, the Rev. Canon the State Committee on the State of had struck a deal with Army Gen. the would-be Ukrainian president were Andrew Mykyta, on the occasion of his Emergency in the USSR, said: "I feel Valentin Varennikov, commander-in- fairly predictable. On August 24, Mr. seventy-fifth birthday with a liturgy and that this committee that has just been chief of Soviet ground forces, with Kravchuk told the extraordinary ses­ luncheon at the church hall on Septem­ formed has already made quite a few whom he had met on the morning of sion of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet ber 8. mistakes. Well, that's normal because it August 19 in Kiev. that he had decided to resign from the The Rev. Mykyta was born on Sep­ is a new formation, it has not found Mr. Kravchuk, who addressed the CPSU Central Committee and the tember 9, 1916, in the village of itself yet. But can this be corrected? I Ukrainian Parliament before Mr. Politburo and Central Committee of Pykulychi, a few miles from the city of think that it can and that this should be Yukhnovsky, claimed that he empha­ the Communist Party of Ukraine. Peremyshl. The death of his father, done by the extraordinary session of the sized from the very start of the Presidium Several days later, there was an as yet when Andrew was only 3, brought early tUSSRJ Supreme Soviet, which, as has session that he would never recognize the unconfirmed Western report that Mr. responsibility to this youngest of 10 been announced, will convene on Au­ legality of the State Committee. At the Kravchuk left the party altogether and children. He began to attend gymna­ gust 26." same time, he agreed that the declara­ that, in his words, he had made his sium at Peremyshl at 10 and finished his In the next breath, Mr. Kravchuk tion was late in coming and that, from decision already on August 19, the first religious studies at the seminary when told the correspondents that, to the the present vantage point, it was indeed day of the attempted coup. he was 22. Church regulations prohi­ extent that it was possible, he would "soft." As for his meeting with Gen. Clearly, Mr. Kravchuk's behavior bited his ordination before the age of 25, press that Mr. Gorbachev be invited to Varennikov, Mr. Kravchuk informed during the dramatic days of August 19- so the Rev. Mykyta became secretary at the Supreme Soviet session in Moscow. the Ukrainian deputies that the former 21 reveals a number of contradictions the Chancery of Bishop Kocylovskyj. If health reasons would not permit him "unceremoniously" warned him that and leaves many questions unanswered. With the occupation of western to attend, then a statement from the any attempts to ignore decisions of the Yet, there is little doubt that, over all, Ukraine by Communist forces, the Rev. Soviet president should be read at the State Committee or acts of civil dis­ the Ukrainian leader hesitated to take a Mykyta escaped to the German zone. session. Further, he expressed doubt as obedience would result in the introduc­ decisive stand against the plotters in At the onset of the German-Soviet war, to why the State Committee had been tion of a state of emergency. "So, we Moscow. Further, there are indications he was conscripted into the German formed if, as the coup leaders had said had to act responsibility," said Mr. suggesting that even when he acted Army, where after military training, he at their press conference, Mr. Gorba­ Kravchuk, "manifesting concern for the more resolutely it was a result of was assigned to the engineering section fate of the people, who at any moment pressure from the democratic forces. of the artillery. chev would eventually resume his post. Mr. Kravchuk emphasized that these could have been drawn into a cata­ Thus, according to one report, the After the surrender of Germany on strophe by the ill will of the insurrec­ "threatening" telephone call to Mr. May 9, 1945, he became a prisoner of were his personal views. Once again, the Ukrainian leader did not take a clear- tionists." He also said that he told Gen. Lukyanov on August 21 followed a 3 war to the British forces. Through the Varennikov that the State Committee a.m. call to Mr. Kravchuk from re­ efforts of Archbishop Ivan Buchko he cut stand. Moreover, conspicuous by its absence was any indication of support was an unconstitutional body which presentatives of the National Coundil was released and went to Rome. Here he could not be recognized until the session demanding that he contact Moscow and received his doctorate at the Propaga­ for the position taken by Mr. Yeltsin. Shortly before Mr. Kravchuk's inter­ of the USSR Supreme Soviet and that unequivocally denounce the State Com­ tion of the Faith, and an additional this could be verified by First Vice- mittee. academic degree, master of eastern view, the Presidium of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, which was called into Premier Kostiantyn Masyk, who was Similarly, the convening of the ex­ theology, at the Papal Institute of present during the discussion. Eastern Studies. He was ordained by session at 6 p.m. the previous day, traordinary session of the Supreme Archbishop Buchko on January 1, adopted a declaration on the situation Earlier, at the August 22 press con­ Soviet on August 24 appears to have 1948. containing the following main points: ference, Mr. Kravchuk told foreign been the work of the National Council ^ (1) a full analysis and appraisal of journalists: "I understood from him which gathered the necessary 150 signa­ The Rev. Mykyta began his pastoral the situation in the aftermath of the tures required for an extraordinary duties in the United States on the East (Varennikov) that I was on the black­ formation of the State Committee list after Yeltsin - the Baltics, Yeltsin session of the Parliament. Mr. Krav­ Coast in May 1950. He continued his would be made by the Ukrainian work at St. Nicholas Church in Chi­ and then me." chuk, it will be recalled, favored hold­ cago. The need for a new parish in San Supreme Soviet following decisions Both at the press conference and ing the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet Francisco brought him there and on taken by the extraordinary session of during the extraordinary session of the session after the USSR Supreme Soviet June 25,1957, the Immaculate Concep­ the USSR Supreme Soviet scheduled Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, Mr. Krav­ convened on August 26, a position that tion parish was started by him. for August 26; chuk defended himself against accusa­ was reflected in the declaration of the 9 prior to a decision taken by the Presidium of the Ukrainian Supreme On July 28, 1963, he opened St. tions of wavering with the argument Ukrainian Supreme Soviet the resolu­ that, unlike the Russian president, as Soviet on August 20. Vladimir's Mission in Santa Clara, tions of the State Committee have no Calif. The territory under his juridic- chairman of the Supreme Soviet he was The impact of all of this on Mr. Krav­ tion spanned Bakersfield to Alaska, juridical foundation on the territory of not empowered to issue decrees, only to chuk's political life is equally unclear. Salt Lake City to Hawaii. Often he Ukraine; sign decisions of the Presidium. Con­ Opposition deputies called for an would travel 1,500 miles on a sick call ^ (3) a state of emergency has not sequently, at the Supreme Soviet ses­ inquiry into Mr. Kravchuk's behavior or to administer the sacraments. been introduced in the republic and the sion he asked for special powers until during the attempted coup at the ex­ Presidium sees no justification for its On July 1, 1973, Bishop Jaroslaw the election of a president, which were traordinary session of the Supreme introduction; granted. Soviet. Earlier, a Rukh spokesman Gabro invested the Rev. Mykyta with 9 (4) the Constitutions of the USSR the degree and title of very reverend For Mr. Kravchuk, the turnaround demanded that the post-coup "clean­ and the Ukrainian SSR and the appro­ came on August 21 in still another up" in Ukraine begin with Mr. Krav­ canon. priate laws and resolutions remain in In May 1982 the Rev. Mykyta as­ evening interview for republican radio chuk himself. Similar demands could be sumed his duties as pastor in Phoenix, force and the legally elected organs of and television, which witnessed the first heard in the streets of Kiev. state rule and administration are exer­ express public criticism of, in Mr. also serving the Ukrainian faithful in Volodymyr Hryniov, deputy chair­ Tucson, Ariz. Returning for two years cising their duties; and Kravchuk's words, "the so-called Emer­ to San Francisco, he started St. An­ ^ (5) the Presidium intends to con­ gency Committee." "I .consider that it man of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, drew's Mission in Sacramento. sistently defend the state sovereignty of no longer exists," he said, "and actually who was one of the first Ukrainian Ukraine, human rights and the demo­ it never existed. This was a deviation leaders to denounce the attempted coup cratic achievements initiated in 1985. from the democratic process, from the in an interview in Komsomolskoye Further, the declaration called on constitutional and legal process." In the Znamia published on August 20, has local councils of people's deputies, course of the interview, Mr. Kravchuk said that Mr. Kravchuk has lost "au­ leaders of state organs, enterprises and noted that he was the first of the thority and popularity." But whether organizations^ leaders of political par­ republican leaders to get in touch with this will seriously affect the outcome of ties, public groups and mass move­ Mr. Gorbachev in Сгіщеа. He glsb the December 1 presidential vote re­ ments, and citizens of the republic to do revealed that earlier in the day he had mains questionable. Moreover, in Ще everything in their power to prevent a telephoned Chairman of tte Щ5К .Weeks and months to come, it can be destabilization of the situation and Supreme Soviet Anatoly Lukyanovand expected that.Mr. Kravchuk will take refrain from strikes, meetings and delivered what amounted to an ulti­ an even harder line on Ukrainian demonstrations. matum. independence, which is sure to be The declaration, which was support­ The Ukrainian leader is reported to greeted favorably by the electorate. ed by 15 of the 25 members of the have told Mr. Lukyanov that: That process has already begun. Presidium who were present, including e (1) he personally does not and At a press conference on August 28, Mr. Kravchuk, was later criticized by never will recognize the State Commit­ the Ukrainian leader said that "today the democratic opposition both for its tee; there can be no talk about a union tardiness and its indecisiveness. The ^ (2) the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet treaty." Ukraine's position, he main­ main problem, according to Izvestia, would shortly convene an extraordi­ tained, will be clarified after the De­ was the difficulty in overcoming the nary session which, he was confident, cember 1 referendum on Ukraine's wait-and-see attitude of a part of the would also not recognize the State independence. The determining factor, Presidium membership. Committee's legitimacy; however, may prove to be neither his The leader of the parliamentary ^ (3) the USSR Supreme Soviet behavior on August 19-21 nor his opposition National Council, Ihor could not be convened in the absence of position on Ukrainian independence, Yukhnovsky, addressing the August 24 Mr. Gorbachev; and but rather the outcome of the newly extraordinary session of the Ukrainian ь (4) an appeal to the citizens of emerging relationship between Ukraine Supreme Soviet, accused Mr. Kravchuk Ukraine not to heed any orders from the and Russia. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 11

U.N. Mission... abiding by three principles: not to produce, not to use, and not to allow the Turning the pages... (Continued from page 1) location of nuclear weapons on its (Continued from page 6) nesday morning, August 28, Mr. Udo- territory. venko familiarized reporters with the Sheptytsky of Galicia, who sent the young man in 1912 to the famed Theological Pressed by some reporters for a University in Innsbruck, Austria. text of the historic declaration as well as concrete answer, Mr. Udovenko re­ other documents passed by the Ukrai­ After his ordination, he continued his studies at the Gregorium and Angelicum plied, "Ukraine will find a solution that universities and the Oriental Institute in Rome. nian Parliament since the coup failure will be satisfactory to all parties in­ earlier last week. He reported that in the Due to uncertain conditions in Ukraine during the 1930s, Metropolitan volved," and if the central government Sheptytsky, with the approval of Rome, consecrated Msgr. Slipyj archbishop of preamble of the act, the Supreme Soviet collapses, he added, "the Russian of Ukraine declared the independence Lviv, "sub secreta." The chirotony took place secretly because this was the time of federation in cooperation with Ukraine Russian occupation and any mention of this appointment would have caused great of Ukraine and the creation of an will reach a joint decision." independent Ukrainian state — Ukraine repressions by the Communist authorities. Mr. Udovenko also said that when With the death of Metropolitan Sheptytsky on November 1, 1944, Msgr. Slipyj, — "based on the right of a nation to Ukraine is fully independent, it shall self-determination in accordance with became metropolitan of Galicia. On April 11, 1945, Metropolitan Slipyj, along consider joining the signatories of the with the entire Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy, was arrested. He was sentenced in the Charter of the United Nations and nuclear non-proliferation treaty, which other international legal documents and 1946 and disappeared into the huge Soviet penal complex. It was only after Stalin's Ukraine could not previously do be­ death in 1953 that some news about the fate of the metropolitan began coming into realizing the Declaration on State cause it was part of the USSR. Sovereignty of Ukraine." Ukraine from prisoners who had spent time in camps with him and from private As for future relations toward the "At the United Nations, legally and letters. center, Mr. Udovenko said that the technically, this historic document Patriarch Josyf was the only member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Ukrainian Parliament has declared its adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine hierarchy to survive the Soviet destruction of that Church in Ukraine in the 1940s. full independence, and that act will be does not change our status in the U.N., He endured 18 years of imprisonment in Soviet camps for refusing to betray the confirmed by a referendum. "Certainly, because since 1945 (until August 24, it Ukrainian Catholic Church and for fidelity to the Holy See. Through the we do not live in a vacuum. We have was referred to as the Ukrainian SSR) intervention of President John F. Kennedy and Pope John XXIII and the been in this union for so many years, has been a sovereign state of the United persistent struggle of Ukrainian Catholics all over the world, Metropolitan Slipyj therefore, some kind of economic union Nations. And we have been treated on was released from the Soviet Union and arrived in Rome in early February 1963. is a must. With regard to a political equal footing with the Soviet Union, the In Rome, he established a Ukrainian Catholic seminary, built St. Sophia union, this will have to be seen." United States, Botswana, Lesotho and Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Catholic University. any other country. At least that was my "We don't see any problems in our In 1965, he was named a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. He began calling Ukrainian understanding," he added. relations with republics," he added. Catholic Bishops' synods hoping one day to have the Vatican recognize the Patriarchate of Ukrainian Catholics all over the free world as well as in the "Since the Declaration on State Commenting on the minorities' situa­ underground Church of Soviet Ukraine. Sovereignty last year, we have been tion in Ukraine and immigration ques­ strongly advocating the establishment tions, Mr. Udovenko pointed out that Pleas to recognize the Ukrainian Catholic primate as patriarch were intensified Ukraine was proclaimed a democratic of direct relations, be it diplomatic, in lateЛ977, but they were not successful. ^^^^ country, and in keeping with these consular, or economic, with foreign principles, each person has the right to countries," he concluded. leave the country, if he or she so "We welcome any country to re­ Ukraine declares independence chooses. cognize our independence, as soon as (Continued from page 9) "My personal view is that we must possible, but for the time being, we are try of Internal Affairs and KGB passed inquiry into official behavior during the create such conditions for all people, recognizing the independence of others, easily, the legislature voted three times coup; and establishing a committee on Russians, Jews, Hungarians, Bulga­ for example, the Baltic nations," he on the issue of depoliticization of state military matters related to the creation rians, that they will not want to leave said. organs, institutions and workplaces. of a Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. our country. This is the main thing." He said he hoped that Ukraine's The final result was a compromise, Currently, the Ukrainian Mission to People's Deputy Stepan Khmara and newly proclaimed independence would where the decision was left up to the the United Nations is located in the his co-defendants, as well as Oles facilitate more active participation in workers' collectives. the United Nations. same building as the Soviet and Bye­ Serhiyenko and Anatoliy Lupynis were . lorussian missions, and often people A proposal suggested by Second freed in the early morning of Monday, "Ukraine is now working on its own have mistaken it as that of only the Deputy Chairman Volodymyr Hryniov August 26, in connection with the foreign policy. Here, at the UN. we had Soviet Mission. "I can just as easily say to pass a resolution sealing off all party amnesty. - a joint foreign policy with Moscow, but that the Soviet Mission is located in the headquarters and archives to investi­ since last July, weV been working on Following the failure of the Supreme Ukrainian Mission headquarters. U- gate possible collaboration in the coup our own foreign policy and that includes Soviet to pass a decree sealing off CPU kraine claims 25 percent of all Soviet failed to pass in Saturday's session. fulfilling our international commit­ headquarters throughout the republic, properties abroad," said Mr. Udo­ The rest of the proposed legislation ments," he added. local councils nationwide, including the venko who plans to remain in the was passed along for consideration by Although much of the world has been the presidium, which met every day last Kiev City Council Executive Commit­ building on East 67th Street in New tee, have voted to do so. alarmed by the fact that with the break­ York. week, Saturday through Friday. up of the empire republics that store the Mr. Udovenko, also plans to remain In the final moments of the historic On Sunday, August 25, the Kiev city Soviet Union's nuclear weapons may in the Communist Party. "Well, for now session, which ended at about 9 p.m., leadership issued an order to seal off all act irresponsibly, Mr. Udovenko the activities of the Communist Party Chairman Kravchuk decided to permit the oblast and city party headquarters, assured reporters that, as regards have been suspended," he reported. a large blue and yellow Ukrainian flag, within Kiev city limits as well as the Ukraine, "a very peace-loving nation," "And now it is very easy to resign from on the proposal of Mr. Chornovil, to be headquarters of the Central Committee there is no reason to be concerned. the party, it is not heroism." carried into the session hall by demo­ of the Communist Party of Ukraine, "We should not dramatize this issue, But does he remain committed to the cratic deputies and be draped over the located on Ordzhonikidze Street. in regard to the use of nuclear arms. We podium. Mr. Chornovil said the flag principles of the Communist Party? "I The orders were carried out, and the are ready to give them to central control can answer that with a question. Which had hung on a tank that defended the — whatever that may be,"adding that it Russian Parliament building during the red flag of the USSR was taken down party do you mean? I am committed to off the Stalinesque building. The office may be too early to comment on these the ideal goals of the Communist Party, coup. issues. As most deputies filed out of the hall, of Ukrainian Party Chief Hurenko also good goals of the Communist Party, was sealed off. "We are now only in the process of but not their implementation. Every­ members of the opposition National creating our own Ministry of Defense," thing went the wrong way. The prin­ Council, including miny former politi­ On Monday, August 26, the City he said, while noting that Ukraine is ciples that were declared were as good cal prisoners, remained for a few mi­ Executive Committee of Ukraine's committed to being a nuclear-free zone as those in the Bible," he concluded. nutes in front of the flag-draped po­ capital city also voted to remove all the dium, singing "Hey u Luzi Chervona monuments of Communist heroes from Kalyna" and "Shche ne Vmerla U- public places, including the Lenin kraina," and raising their hands in the monument on the central October sign of the trident. Revolution Square. The large square The deputies departed the session hall will be renamed Ukrainian Inde­ singing the Ukrainian national anthem pendence Square as will the central and filed outside before the delirious metro station below it, the executive crowd for a rally, which later moved to committee decided. October Revolution Square. 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On the left is Alexander Boutsko, counselor and press into possible collaboration with the ,: officer of the Ukrainian Mission to the U.N. coup plotters; setting up a committee of 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No. 35 Plast youngsters participate in camp at Bobrivka Detroit District.. (Continued from page 5) Yaroslaw Hritczak, a professor from the University of Lviv currently visit­ ing America on a lecture tour. In addition, Dr. Serafyn presented vital statistical data related to UNA growth, and acknowledged those who had enlisted new members during the past six months. Zenon Wasylkevych, who acted as master of ceremonies for the afternoon, called on Dr. Serafyn to speak about his recent trip to western Canada. The highlight of his talk was the Vegreville, Alberta, 100-year celebration of Ukrai­ nian immigration to Canada. "I believe Ukrainians in Canada enjoy more compatibility and under­ standing among their religious and political groupings than we do in America," said Dr. Serafyn. Bits of Canadian history were reviewed along with a recommendation to purchase Dr. Myron Kuropas' recent book on the history of immigration of Ukrai­ nians to America. Ms. Nazark was the next presenter as she offered a humorous parody on growing older. A talented satire de­ veloped by Olha Marusczak was plea- surably entertaining. Dr. Atanas Slu- sarczuk, one of UNA's most able na­ tional organizers, delighted his au­ dience with his unique anecdotes. J Afterwards, Mr. Wasylkevych called on district vice-chairpersons Irene Pryjma and Stephen Wichar, to con­ duct a sing-along. The Bobrivka Camp in North Colebrook, Conn., hosted two Plast camps for "npvatstvo" on July 6-20. Ten boys and The afternoon program was con­ girls age 7-8 participated in the beginners' camp specifically organized for first-time campers. 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tions slated for December 1. Thus, a Plast members from Ukraine The end... question remains: will the current (Continued from page 7) Parliament and upper-level bureau­ cracy, dominated by ex-Communists, attend counselors' courses party, however, leave unanswered be capable, at least in the short run, of several key issues. taking the radical measures necessary to On December 1, a Republican refe­ reform Ukraine's economy and to rendum is to be held to ratify the act create the structures required for inde­ of independence. Western Ukraine pendence? overwhelmingly voted for indepen­ Finally, the events of last week have dence during Mr. Gorbachev's referen­ added considerable uncertainty to the dum and will certainly do the same in outcome of the upcoming presidential December. The outcome of the voting elections. Prior to the coup, Leonid in the heavily industrialized and Russi­ Kravchuk, the chairman of the Ukrai­ fied provinces of eastern Ukraine, how­ nian Parliament, was widely considered ever, is not yet clear; a miraculous the front-runner. However, Mr. Krav­ preservation of power by the Commu­ chuk has come under heavy criticism nists or a failure of the Ukrainian from the democratic opposition for government to implement quickly eco­ what they feel was a failure immediately nomic and democratic reforms could to condemn as unconstitutional and give rise to cries in the eastern pro­ unlawful the activities of the instiga­ vinces to join Mr. Yeltsin's progressive tors of the coup. The extent to which and non-Communist Russia. his performance during the first two The events of the past week also did days of the coup has affected his not result in the calling of new parlia­ popularity remains to be seen. mentary elections or in a shake-up of The events in Moscow have dramati­ the bureaucracy. Despite the wave of cally hastened the inexorable and anti-Communist sentiment, it is not cer­ inevitable process of the disintegration tain how soon the opposition will be of the Soviet Union. The Communist Participants from Ukraine of Plast's counselor training courses "Shkola able to force new elections. If elections Bulavnykh" and ' 'Lisova Shkola." debacle is over. The time has come for are held, they would probably not an independent Ukraine and Russia to HUNTER, N.Y. - Two interna­ wycz, the head of the U.S. National occur until after the presidential elec­ give democracy a chance. tional Plast leadership courses — Plast Command,visited the two camps. Shkola Bulavnykh and Lisova Shkola The head of the training camp course for — which train camp counselors for boys' counselors (Lisova Shkola) was MR teenagers (yunatstvo) took place here Petro Sodol, while Julia Shyshka, Marine Risk, Inc. from June 23 to July 6 with 73 youths helped by Olha Kuzmowycz and Dora Ill John Street, New York, N.Y. 10038 and young adults participating. Horbachevska, directed the sourse for Complete Travel Accident Insurance for Visitors from USSR For the first time, some of the par­ girls' counselors (Shkola Bulavnykh). Bi-Lingual Medical Emergency I.D. Card. ticipants were from Ukraine. Enough ParticipantiTrom Ukraine and Po-" Insurance Brokers for the Bolshoi Opera Tour 1991 money was raised to have 16 Plast land will be able to be counselors at Call for Application: . members came from Ukraine, two from Plast camps in the U.S. this summer. Phone: (212) 349-5500. Fax (212) 227-5689 Poland and five from Argentina. 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Storms clouds... forces. We now know that there are consular and embassy offices. Any nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Let us WCFU appeals... program of economic aid should be (Continued from page 6) hope that there will be shared control of (Continued from page 3) channelled to Ukraine and other supposedly nationalist Rukh, one far the Soviet nuclear arsenal, such that no be in Edmonton this coming week­ independent republics who alone more commonly encounters the phrase one republic can use those weapons end where the opening festivities possess the required infrastructure to unilaterally either against another "multi-national Ukrainian people" than marking the Centenary of Ukrainian best guarantee its delivery to the republic or the outside world. And we the phrase "Ukrainian nation."Ukraine settlement in Canada are bound to people. must uphold Ukraine's right to safe­ is committed to multiculturalism; become an exuberant celebration of guard the inviolability of its borders, Russia, quite simply, is not. Ukraine's long awaited indepen­ As a respected leader in the inter­ especially should Mr. Yeltsin continue Those who know something about dence. national community you should not his evolution from democrat to auto­ We also urge you to immediately hesitate to seize this historic mo­ Soviet and Ukrainian history will no crat. doubt recall Lenin's Declaration of the begin bilateral negotiations with the ment. It comes but once. Do not fail Rights of the Peoples of Russia, pro­ And most of all, we must do every­ government of Ukraine to establish millions of men and women through­ mising free right to secession to the thing in our power to encourage the direct diplomatic relations which out the world who still look up to oppressed nations of the former Rus­ continued democratic evolution of would include new reciprocal ar- Canada and its Prime Minister for sian Empire. Lenin then prompted the Ukraine's politics, a process still only ,/ rangements regarding the opening of leadership in this regard. establishment of rump Soviet govern­ half-realized. When Ukraine declared ments in each of those nations and re­ its independence in its Fourth Universal conquered as many of them as he could, on January 22,1918, it did so as a demo­ SVITLYCZKA including Ukraine. Will Russia be simi­ cracy, committed to social justice and larly "democratic"? In the television the strict protection of the rights of all UNWLA Branch Я30 of Yonkers, N.Y., is accepting registrations for their "Svitlyczka" news footage of Moscow demonstra­ its inhabitants, Ukrainians, Russians, Nursery School af St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church. Located at N. Broadway at Shonriard Place in Yonkers, N.Y. Classes are available for T4i4 year olds and will be held on tions we see tsarist military uniforms, Poles and Jews alike. Let us hope that the declaration of August 24, 1991, Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting September 7th. For more information originally worn by representatives of a please call Nadia Cwiach (914) 949J010. state, the official policy of which was will lead to the fulfillment of the that there never did, does not now, and aspirations of the Fourth Universal. never can exist a "Little Russian dia­ lect," as the 1863 Valuyev circular and 1876 Ems Ukaz called the Ukrainian language which they banned. This is not a hopeful sign. Ukraine's government has appro­ priately declared that it has the sole right to command the million and a half AtCarteret, troops stationed on Ukrainian soil. But who are these troops and who shall they obey? Where are the conscripted sons of Ukraine stationed? Leading Ukrainian Rukh adherent Dmtryo Pavlychko has with great foresight long called for the creation of a Ukrainian army, and the storm clouds already on the horizon have more than vindicated this once- considered extremist position. Starved for news as we are, we cannot urge upon Ukraine a given course, but we must prepare ourselves for any appro­ also means priate steps which may be taken in this realm. The vestiges of a union government still exist, with Mikhail Gorbachev -still clinging to his position with bloodied fingernails. It can by no means asking how be ruled out that either he or Yeltsin will demand some sort of compensation for the various economic boons allegedly showered on Ukraine during seven decades of Soviet rule. Given that Ukraine stands little your kids are. chance in claiming compensation for its share of the union treasury, for the resources and capital drained from it, as well as for the cultural destruction Naturally, we provide all the expected forms of and millions of lives claimed by Stali­ nism, we must support the position that interest. Like high interest savings, CDs, and checking. all state goods and resources located on . And low interest mortgages. the territory of Ukraine belong to Ukraine, unless Ukraine's authorities But we also provide interest in a rather unex­ themselves decide otherwise. We must defend not only Ukraine's pected form. right to self-determination, which it has decided to exercise in the context of Interest in you as a neighbor. strict observance of the rights of all nations inhabiting its territory, but also Which only makes sense. Since that's exactly its right to dispose of its resources, including foodstuffs, on the basis of its what you are. national interests and economic fair­ ness. We must oppose all . double Stop by the Sandford Heights branch. We'll be standards, like those President Bush seems to have in mind, calling for more than happy to talk to you. Ukraine to one-sidedly assume obliga­ tions to other republics without recipro­ Even if you j^OUDTCDCT cal guarantees. don't have any kids ^Vn,nl^"-t We must defend Ukraine's right, J should it seek to exercise it, to issue a л t ^ We know we re not the only bank in town. call to all troops from Ukraine now stationed outside the republic to return to ask about. Call 1-800-432-5111 for a branch near you. to their native land, and its right to 829 Sandford Avenue, Newark (Across from the Newark Elks Lodge ^21) 373-9494 safeguard itself from the inherent Lobby Hours: Mon. 8:30-6:00, Tues.-Fri. 8:30-3:30, Sat. 9-noon danger posed by non-Ukrainian troops Drive Thru: Mon. 8:30-6:00, Tues.-Fri. 8:30-4:00, Sat. 9-noon in the republic. We may hope that the new alliance will provide for the with­ drawal of non-Ukrainian troops and ч^„;.^ Є 1991 Carteret Savings Bank FA. Deposits federally insured to 5100,000. All rights reserved. their replacement by locally recruited 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 No. 35

declaration of independence, reported Baltic states... The Weekly Associate Editor Chrystyna (Continued from page 3) Lapychak, who is now based in Kiev. PREVIEW OF EVENTS President George Bush has yet to support for the Russian president on September 7 hold its annual "Autumn Social" with a formally recognize the Baltic states' August 19. steak fry beginning at 6 p.m. and a The Presidium of Ukraine's Supreme declaration of independence, citing the NEWARK, N.J.: Ridna Shkola will "vechirka" (dance) immediately after. Soviet recognized the independence of United States' "special responsibilities commence its school year with a liturgy During the nights' festivities, informa­ Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on not to make hasty decisions that could at 9 a.m. Registration for grades pre­ tion will be given on assistance to the August 26, instructing the Ukrainian contribute to instability in the Soviet school through 12 as well as for adult youth organizations in Ukraine during Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare Union." Ukrainian classes will be held following the past year and the goals for future aid. the necessary documents and sign U.S. officials said that once the the Mass. Classes will be held at St. John Admission is SI5 per person with pro­ treaties with the three states regarding Soviet Union recognized the indepen­ the Baptist School at Sanford Avenue ceeds going to the "Ukraine Youth the establishment of diplomatic rela­ dence of the Estonian, Latvian and and Ivy Street in Newark. For further Fund." For more information and reser­ Lithuanian republics, the United States information please call Chryzanta Hen- vations call (708) 358-3582 (evenings). tions. In turn, Ukraine has asked the tisz, (201) 763-9124. Baltic states to recognize Ukraine's would immediately do the same. SEA GIRT, N.J.: The Ukrainian Ameri­ WASHINGTON: Registration can Veterans, New Jersey State Depart­ Ottawa demo... September. While there, he will for­ lor the Taras Shevchenko School of ment, will participate in the annual mally open the Canadian Consulate- Ukrainian Studies will take place at 9 "Governor's Review" of military and (Continued from page 3) , General in Ukraine. a.m. at Westland Intermediate School, veterans organizations at the New Jersey Khmara and other political prisoners. Andrij Hluchowecky, director of the 5511 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, Md. Military Academy, at 1 p.m. The public is Mr. Khmara and others were amnestied Ukrainian Canadian Committee's in­ Ukrainian language, history, literature, invited. Veterans are asked to attend in on Sunday, August 25, in the aftermath formation bureau in Ottawa, said that culture, religion, dance and music will be' uniform and to bring flags and colors for of the failed coup in the USSR, Canada must also support Ukraine's taught. Classes span pre-kindergarten to the parade. For more information call bid to become a full member of the grade 12, and there is also an adult class George Miziuk, (609) 394-4824, or An­ In addition to calling for formal for Ukrainian language studies. For Conference on Security and Coopera­ drew Keybida (201) 762-2827. Canadian-Ukrainian diplomatic rela­ further information call John Kun,(703) September 15 tions, the Ukrainian Youth Association tion in Europe. "Ukraine has been a 620-0069. member-state of the United Nations called for the federal government's September 8 CHICAGO: The Ukrainian American support of the process of devolution of since 1945," he explained. The Canadian Ukrainian Public Justice Committee will sponsor an in­ the Soviet Union from a unitary cen­ EL CAJON, Calif.: There will be a Action Committee is planning to gather formational meeting "An Update on the tralized state to a group of independent luncheon held in honor of the 75th Demjanjuk Trial" to be held at 1 p.m. at sovereign states. The organization also signatures on a petition to be presented birthday of the Very Rev. Cannon Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian called on Canada to negotiate direct to External Affairs Minister McDougall Andrew Mykyta. It will be held at the Catholic Church (Oakiey and Superior) bilateral agreements with Ukraine. in the near future,, Mr. Bandera said. church hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Hall. Dr. Myron Kuropas, Roman Go- Other demonstrations are also planned, Help, 4014 Vinona St. The suggested lash and Walter Tun will speak. For International Trade Minister Mi­ including a major Labor Day rally at donation is S5; children, free. For further further information call Walter Tun, chael Wilson is expected to travel to Queen's Park, Ontario's provincial information call (619) 282-9538. (708) 766-9959. Kiev, Moscow and the Baltics in early legislative buildings in Toronto. MCADOO, Pa.: There will be a concert September 17 - April 30 of Ukrainian dance and music at 2:30 refused to create and hire a group of p.m. in St. Patrick's Auditorium, 34 N. We're being... talented and articulate people who TORONTO: The St. Vladimir Institute is Cleveland St., sponsored by the Patro­ offering two Bandura courses. The (Continued from page 6) could on an ongoing basis and in a nage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrai­ professional manner explain who we beginner course will be held on Tuesdays tion, however, was almost immediately nian Catholic Church. The Kazka Ukrai­ from 7 to 8 p.m., and the intermediate are, what we have suffered and en­ attacked as "politically unwise" in a nian Folk Ensemble, St. Mary's Ukrai­ will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. They cost statement made by a group of "interna­ dured, and why we, too, have rights. It nian Dancers and St. Mary's Senior SI 50 and will be taught by Ron Demeda. tional analysts" in Ottawa. has not even occurred to our commu­ Choir and Junior Ensemble will be per­ For further information write to St. Why such hostility? Why such scorn? nity's few significant leaders that they forming. Tickets are S5 for adults and S2 Vladimir Institute at 620 Spadina Ave­ ought to emulate leaders in, for example, for senior citizens and students age 12- nue, Toronto, Ont. M5S 2H4, or call If, as in the minds of most, Israel must 17. Children are admitted free of charge. the Jewish or Black communities and (416)923-3318. exist as an independent state to gua­ For information or tickets, call Sandra have a speech writer-researcher on staff rantee that the experience of the Nazi Minarchick, (717) 454-5499, Rose Duda, September 19 - April 28 Holocaust is not repeated, why is it any to consistently voice that leader's views (717) 636-2227, or Paula Duda, (215) less obvious that an independent U- in the form of public statements, op-ed 262-0807. TORONTO: Courses of Ukrainian I and kraine must similarly exist so that the articles and letters to the editor, etc. II are being offered on Thursdays from 7 famine of 1933 and the various other PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Fe­ To be voiceless is to be powerless. deration of Greater Philadelphia invites to 9 p.m. The introductory course, taught Moscow-inspired atrocities that have Our community leaders, our profes­ the public to a lecture on a very timely by Adrianna Shchuka, covers basic and led to the murder of between 10 and 15 sors, our few intellectuals and whoever subject, "The Political Situation in U- intermediate Ukrainian. It will empha­ million Ukrainians likewise are not else can write must now step forward to kraine After the Declaration of Indepen­ size conversation, pronounciation and repeated? intonation. Ukrainian II will develop fill the void in the arena of public dence," which will be presented by Dr. We in North America are being Myroslav Popovych, first chairman of writing and reading skills and will be discussion. We simply cannot allow taught by Yevhen Slupsky. The fees are massacred, again, in the arenas of Rukh for the Kiev region and chairman others to frame the issues when it comes of the Section of Logic and Philosophy SI50. For further information write to public discourse and public relations, to the question of the need for Ukrai­ of Science in the Institute of Philosophy . the St. Vladimir Institute at 620 Spadina in part, because of our own stubborn­ nian independence. We cannot afford to of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. Avenue, Toronto, Ont. M5S 2H4, or call ness and stupidity. We have steadfastly lose by default. The lecture will be presented at 4 p.m. at (416) 923-3318. the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Philadelphia. September 27-29 Admission: S5. GLEN SPEY, N.Y.: The Contact and September 14 Information Committee of Carpatho- Ukrainians will convene an Assembly of CHICAGO: The Chicago Group (Ukrai­ former residents of Carpatho-Ukraine. nian-American Business and Profes­ The topic is "Present situation in Car- sional Association) cordially invites all- patho-Ukrainian Lands: Our Tasks and members and prospective members to a Future of the Land." For reservation at cocktail party at 6:30 p.m. at "The the Verkhovyna resort call (914) 856- Hermitage," 70 W. Huron, (party room 1323. on second floor), in Chicago's exciting River North area. Come for the sociali­ September 29 zing in elegant surroundings, meet the new board members and re-acquaint PERTH AMBOY, N.J.: A Chinese yourself with what TCG has to offer. Cost: Auction sponsored by the Garden State S6, members; S8 non-members and Council of the League of Ukrainian guests. For more information call Lydia Catholics will be held at 2 p.m. at the Marchuk, (312) 507-7774 (office) or (312) Assumption School Hall, Meredith St. 281-8896 (home). Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For further Prolog Video presents information contact Jeanette Kohut, PALATINE, 111.: The Ukrainian Ameri­ (908) 636-4170, or Vera Glowa, (908) KOZAK CARTOONS can Youth Association in Palatine will 341-9034. "The gift for children of all ages" Sitch announces soccer teams 00 NEWARK, N.J. - Chornomorska Grove in Union, N.J., followed by a Vol. I Gil, Now for only ^25US D Set Sitch will be starting two youth soccer parents' meeting at 6:30 p.m. Indivi­ teams this fall in New Jersey. Training duals interested in this team should both teams will be Ihor Chupenko, for contact Ihor Lukiw at (201) 376-4829. Call Toll Free to order many years head soccer coach at the Sitch sports school, and former coach A under-16 team will begin playing in ПИТІ 800-458-0288 ^ of the USSR champion team from November, with tryouts tentatively Dnipropetrovske, Dnipro. scheduled for October 18. For further An under-12 team will begin training information about this team contact September 6 at 5 p.m. at Farcher's OlehKolody, (201) 763-1797.