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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXI No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 $1/$2 in Ukraine 10th Ukrainian World Congress concludes in Lviv Canadian Eugene Czolij is re-elected president LVIV – The 10th Ukrainian World Congress was held in Lviv on August 20-22 with 208 delegates representing 27 countries participating in its deliberations. The delegates were joined by 350 guests who traveled from around the world, as well as all regions of Ukraine, to observe the congress proceedings and attend related events, including solemn ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor. The Ukrainian World Congress was held at the Lviv Polytechnic National University under this year’s UWC motto, “Contra spem spero.” According to the UWC, these words penned by the renowned Ukrainian poet Lesia Ukrainka symbolize the faith of the 20-million-strong dias- pora in Ukraine’s better future despite the many challeng- es that lie ahead. The 10th Ukrainian World Congress was dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holodomor and began on August 20 with a procession and memorial service at the Taras Shevchenko monument in the city’s main square. The congress’ opening ceremony that same evening was held before a packed audience at the Solomiya Andriy Futey Krushelnytska Lviv National Academic Theater of Opera Ukrainian World Congress leaders, delegates and guests during the memorial service for victims of the Holodomor. and Ballet during which UWC President Eugene Czolij delivered the keynote address. He also commented that Ukraine’s membership in the Yuriy Lutsenko and Oleh Tiahnybok. The government of Mr. Czolij noted in his speech that “Ukraine’s European Russian-led Customs Union would be “a direct road to the Ukraine was represented at the opening session by Vice integration will let the Ukrainian people live in harmony restoration of the Russian Empire.” The UWC, Mr. Czolij said, Prime Minister Oleksander Vilkul and Verkhovna Rada with the basic European values, which are necessary for firmly believes that the rapid integration of Ukraine into Vice-Chairman Ruslan Koshulynskyi. the future development of Ukrainian society.” Europe is necessary because “it is the best guarantee of the The congress received a special message from impris- Interfax-Ukraine reported that the UWC president under- independence of Ukraine, which is currently under threat. … oned opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko (see text on scored: “The principal demand of the EU is that the The Ukrainian World Congress will do everything possible page 3). Ukrainian authorities should demonstrate a return from an for Ukraine never to return to the authoritarian Soviet times.” Three themes relevant to the global Ukrainian commu- authoritarian to a democratic form of government… If the Among the guests at the congress were representatives nity were the focus of roundtable discussions during the government agencies of Ukraine let this opportunity slip, of Ukraine’s governing authorities and leaders of the oppo- they will have to answer for it before the Ukrainian people.” sition, most notably Vitali Klitschko, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, (Continued on page 8) Fire guts Ukrainian Orthodox church in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA – A four-alarm fire on after they were notified about the fire. Both Sunday, August 25, severely damaged St. hierarchs were present at the Metropolia Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Center in South Bound Brook, N.J., for the Church in Philadelphia. The historic church annual celebration of Ukrainian is located in the East Oak Lane section of Independence Day at the Cultural Center of the city. the Historical and Educational Complex of The fire broke out at around 1 p.m., soon the Church when the Consistory was noti- after a Sunday divine liturgy had conclud- fied of the blaze. ed, and some 125 firefighters managed to The Consistory issued a news release get the blaze under control by about 3:19 about the fire that was still raging at the p.m. A large portion of the church’s roof time and asked for prayers for the pastor collapsed in the blaze. Sources told NBC 10 and parishioners of the church. Philadelphia that the fire appeared to be The UOC-U.S.A. reported that, once on electrical, but the cause is still under inves- the scene, both hierarchs met with the pas- tigation according to local authorities. tor of the parish, the Very Rev. Volodymyr Metropolitan Antony, the primate of the Khanas, and members of the parish’s board Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., of administration. Metropolitan Antony said the fire destroyed millions of dollars in spoke at length with the local TV news furniture, religious art and icons. “It’s a reporters about the history of the parish tragedy, but by the grace of God, we’ll make and the consequences of the fire. it through,” he told the local affiliate of NBC. Bishop Daniel met with police and fire- UOC-U.S.A. The metropolitan and Bishop Daniel, fighters, who briefed him on the damage The scene as flames engulfed St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in president of the Consistory of the UOC- Philadelphia. U.S.A., headed for Philadelphia immediately (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35

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Slovakia: potential gateway for gas Russia: Ukraine can’t be in both unions ism.” In addition, Mr. Kravchuk said, the Parliament has to immediately consider a MOSCOW – Russian First Vice Prime number of draft laws, necessary for signing flows from Europe to Ukraine Minister Igor Shuvalov said Ukraine cannot of the Association Agreement with the EU. be in the European Union and the Russian- some 100 billion cubic meters (bcm) per “Today, it is necessary to adopt them and by Vladimir Socor led Customs Union at the same time. He year through four parallel lines, designed to they have actually been elaborated... If the Eurasia Daily Monitor made that remark on August 26, after talks operate east-west for Russian gas to the EU. Verkhovna Rada unites in this issue, adop- between Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Part I This system, operated by Eustream, is a tion of those laws could be completed in Medvedev and Ukrainian Prime Minister direct physical continuation of Ukraine’s September, which is necessary for the To reduce its dependence on Gazprom’s Mykola Azarov in Moscow. Earlier, Mr. transit pipelines. Dubbed the “European gas Association Agreement to be signed in supply monopoly, Ukraine has recently initi- Medvedev had urged Azarov to discuss “the highway,” the Slovak system carries the November,” the politician said. Speaking of ated the procurement of natural gas from legal, organizational and economic conse- lion’s share of Russian gas from Ukraine to the situation in the Parliament, Mr. Kravchuk European gas-trading companies. RWE quences” if Kyiv signs a free-trade agreement the Baumgarten terminal near Vienna. said that a “war” between the ruling Party of (Rheinisch-Westfaelisches Elektrizitaets­ with the European Union. Moscow wants Recently, Eustream joined the Central Regions and the opposition is becoming werk), Germany’s second-largest energy Kyiv to abandon a possible Association European Gas Hub at Baumgarten as a more widespread. “This is a deliberate war, a conglomerate, has become the first major Agreement with the EU and is pushing it to minority shareholder (www.eustream.sk). war that does not help Ukraine, but rather European company to deliver gas to join the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus Gazprom is using this transit corridor for becomes a serious obstacle to the solution of Ukraine (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, April 1). and Kazakhstan instead. Russian customs ever-decreasing flow levels. Just from 2011 many problems, for example, a contrived The European Commission encourages officials placed extra checks on Ukrainian to 2012, Russian gas deliveries to the EU via struggle against the Fascists.” Mr. Kravchuk this incipient trend, recognizing its growth imports for several days this month, causing Slovakia declined from 74 bcm. to 56.5 bcm, said he believes that in order to end the con- potential. Hungary and Poland provide tran- massive back-ups at the border. This was year-on-year (ICIS Herren, August 2). The flict between national deputies from various sit service by using their gas transit systems seen as Moscow pressuring Kyiv over the declining use is partly a consequence of the in reverse, from European Union territory Customs Union issue. Ukraine hopes to sign parties, a roundtable should be organized Kremlin’s policy to shift gas export volumes to Ukraine. But the Hungarian and Polish a much-delayed free-trade and political between the opposition and the ruling systems have only limited spare capacities from Ukraine’s transit pipelines into bypass Association Agreement with the European majority. (Ukrinform) for reverse use. Slovakia’s transit system has pipelines. Slovakia’s transit system is a col- Union at a summit in Vilnius in November. larger spare capacities available for reverse lateral casualty in terms of under-utilization Kyiv remains alone in trade standoff Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin use to supply Ukraine, but Slovakia has by Gazprom. said that if Ukraine signs a free-trade agree- KYIV – The European Union has not sup- declined thus far (see below). Ukraine sees a reverse-flow possibility ment with the European Union, the Customs ported Kyiv in the trade standoff with Ongoing deliveries to Ukraine involve a for at least 10 bcm per year to supply Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan Russia, so Ukraine is trying to settle trade mix of gas volumes that RWE procures Ukraine through one of Slovakia’s four lines. might have to consider adopting “protective contradictions with the Customs Union from Gazprom in the first place and also The European Commission encourages measures.” (RFE/RL, based on reporting by without the participation of third parties, from European spot markets. From both of Slovakia’s government and Eustream to ITAR-TASS and Interfax) according to the executive director of the those sources, prices are significantly lower enable this solution. The heads of state of International Bleyzer Foundation, Oleh than the extortionate price charged by the Visegrad Four group of countries Kravchuk calls for “European” laws Ustenko. In August 27 comments to Gazprom to Ukraine. Market prices in (Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukrinform he said: “The recent conflict has Europe (with Gazprom’s prices factored in) KYIV – The priority issues on the agenda Slovakia) at their summit last month shown that Ukraine actually appeared one- have averaged some $370 to $380 per of the Verkhovna Rada’s new session, which endorsed Ukraine’s efforts to diversify its on-one with Russia. Statements made by the 1,000 cubic meters during 2012 and in will start September 4, should be call of elec- gas supplies, including by means of reverse European Union were very mild, weak and 2013 thus far. For its part, Gazprom is flow via Slovakia (Gazeta.pl, July 3). tions in Kyiv and adoption of the laws neces- charging on average some $420 per 1,000 sary for signing of the Association very irresolute. Ukraine had to solve an Slovakia’s government and Eustream issue about export of its goods independent- cubic meters of gas to Ukraine. consider the possibility of linking Slovakia Agreement with the European Union, ly.” Speaking about a meeting of Ukraine’s In this situation, RWE – and, potentially, and Ukraine by means of a dedicated inter- according to former President Leonid Prime Minister Mykola Azarov with his other European companies – can sell gas to connector pipeline, only seven kilometers in Kravchuk. Mr. Kravchuk said at an August 20 Moscow counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, the Ukraine at prices above the European aver- length, immune to Gazprom interference. press conference: “The Verkhovna Rada expert noted that Ukraine should turn to age, but still below Gazprom’s sale price to The new link would apparently be co-locat- should be involved, this issue [calling of the third parties for settlement of its trade con- Ukraine. Thus, both Ukraine and the ed with the Velke Kapusany compressor sta- elections of the Kyiv Council and the capi- flicts with Moscow. “Ukraine could apply for European supplier win from this trade. tion and inter-connection point on the tal’s mayor] should not be in an undefined help primarily to Geneva, since both Ukraine Furthermore, in this way, RWE or other Slovak-Ukrainian border. Velke Kapusany, state. This harms the general political situa- and Russia are WTO members,” Mr. Ustenko European gas traders can profitably dis- ranked as the most powerful compressor tion.” The former president also said that the said. “However, Kyiv decided that it will be pose of Russian gas volumes that they must station on the European Union’s territory, is Constitutional Court failed to say whether more acceptable not to involve anybody, but buy under take-or-pay obligations even as the starting point of the Eustream-operated the Kyiv Council is legitimate or not. The to try to settle the problem independently European gas demand slumps. As long as “European gas highway.” Constitutional Court “has said that the elec- these factors (price differentials, take-or- Eustream held an “open season” last year tions have to be... and the Verkhovna Rada by holding a bipartite meeting between the pay servitudes, European downturn) per- (2012) for the proposed Slovakia-Ukraine should determine unambiguously, because prime ministers. At the same time, Azarov sist, Ukraine holds considerable market inter-connector – that is, it invited European this process in the capital has acquired a potential for European gas-trading compa- gas shippers to express interest in the inter- negative political-legal character and nihil- (Continued on page 12) nies (Nicu Popescu, “Ukraine’s Gas Loop,” connector by booking capacities in it in EU Institute for Security Studies [ISS, Paris], advance. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Trade war escalates, with promise of more tensions to come by Zenon Zawada Like any war, the conflict didn’t explode overnight but That claim was confirmed by Zaporizhstal, which escalated. couldn’t export 28,000 tons of steel products to Russia; KYIV – Ukraine and the Russian Federation are engaged In early June, the Russian government reportedly Obolon, which couldn’t export its beverages; and Inkerman, in a trade war, observers agree. Yet you wouldn’t know it to received intelligence that German Chancellor Angel Merkel which couldn’t export its wines. Steel maker Metinvest listen to the leaders involved. would support signing the Ukraine-EU Association reported delays and selective searches that damaged goods. Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov has been in Agreement even if former Prime Minister Yulia The Ekonomichna Pravda news site on August 12 pub- denial, insisting there’s no trade war and the mass media Tymoshenko remained imprisoned, Dzerkalo Tyzhnia lished a list of enterprises whose goods were deemed has been exaggerating the conflict. reported. “risky’ by the Russian Federal Customs Service based on The Russians, though not recognizing a trade war, at the It was widely believed by Ukraine political observers that their allegedly questionable customs declarations. same time acknowledged new trade restrictions, applying the EU wouldn’t sign the agreement if she remained impris- The list included products manufactured by enterprises them across the board and using them to threaten oned. Moreover, the Russian government viewed her owned by key officials known for their affinity for Russian Ukrainian businessmen with what they stand to face should imprisonment as a virtual guarantee that the EU wouldn’t culture: National Security and Defense Council Chair Andrii Kyiv sign the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement in late sign the agreement with Ukraine, the report said. Kliuyev, who controls the Artemivskyi Nonferrous Metals November. Processing Plant and Artemsol salt manufacturing plant; “That’s an old tradition and there are several reasons for and Vice Prime Minister Yurii Boiko, who controls the it this time,” said Petro Oleshchuk, a political science lectur- Russia has launched a trade Benzol and Zarya chemical plants in the Luhansk Oblast. er at Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. “If there’s a Dzerkalo Tyzhnia on August 16 also published “On war against Ukraine to Complex Measures of Including Ukraine in Eurasian ‘war,’ then it needs to be ‘won.’ Obviously, there’s no assur- Integration Processes,” a document it reportedly obtained ance of that. Additionally, Russia is preserving space to derail Ukraine-European from anonymous sources that outlines an entire strategy of maneuver for itself, as well as Ukraine. If [Ukrainian Union association. undermining the Association Agreement and bringing President Viktor] Yanukovych agrees to its conditions, that Ukraine into the Customs Union. Among its ideas is target- can always be played off as though it’s not a capitulation, ing industries highly dependent on Russia, such as those but simply resolving misunderstandings.” “Moscow woke up promptly, and not in the best humor, owned by Messrs. Kliuyev and Boiko. In blocking Ukrainian imports, Russian President as you can imagine,” the newspaper wrote. “They immedi- “Interested in joining are, above all, entrepreneurs and Vladimir Putin has launched one of his most important for- ately held an emergency meeting where, according to the other citizens working in the agriculture industry, machine- eign policy battles since taking office 13 years ago – one that information offered by dt.ua’s [Dzerkalo Tyzhnia’s] sources, building and the chemical-metallurgical complexes, which will decide whether Russia renews its empire, or loses it. Putin assigned the task to his advisor, Sergei Glazyev, to comprise the foundation of the Ukrainian economy. For The conflict involves most of Ukraine’s biggest producers, urgently prepare a strategy of not allowing the signing of their activization, it’s necessary to work directly with the with billions of dollars at stake. the Association Agreement with the EU and bringing owners and managers of large enterprises, as well as busi- Top Russian officials, such as Boris Gryzlov of the ruling Ukraine into the Customs Union.” United Russia party, have for years acknowledged that the Soon enough, the Russian government announced it can- (Continued on page 14) launch of the Eurasian Union in 2015 will be incomplete celed its half-year quotas for duty-free imports of pipes pro- without Ukraine’s membership. Their goal is to undermine duced by Dnipropetrovsk’s Interpipe, owned by billionaire the signing of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement Victor Pinchuk, well-known for organizing the annual Yalta scheduled for November 28-29 at the Eastern Partnership European Strategy conference that promotes Ukraine’s inte- Fire guts... summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. gration into the EU. (Continued from page 1) The imports blockade is intended to make Ukraine’s The same month, the Russian government targeted caused by the fire. Bishop Daniel spoke to the rescue work- wealthiest oligarchs rethink their pro-European position in another Ukrainian billionaire who supports Ukraine’s EU ers, offering them words of thanksgiving for their efforts to integration, Petro Poroshenko, the founder and owner of light of the profit losses they would face if they lose the preserve the church’s sanctuary and the assistance provid- Roshen, Ukraine’s top producer of cakes, chocolates and Russian market, reported the Dzerkalo Tyzhnia weekly ed to the Ukrainian Orthodox community of Pokrova (St. newspaper in its August 16 issue, citing anonymous sources. candies. Mary the Protectress) parish. Many of these same oligarchs own the most powerful The Russian Customs Service banned all Roshen imports, The Very Rev. Taras Naumenko, pastor of St. Vladimir mass media outlets in Ukraine. citing the presence of a harmful substance. It could take Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia and a mem- “Ukraine needed to be put in its allotted place in the years for Roshen products to return to the Russian market, ber of the Council of Metropolia, offered assistance to meet Customs Union, having struck at its economic pillars one by Gennady Onishchenko, director of the state Russian the immediate needs of the community of Pokrova Parish. one,” the newspaper reported. “Striking at the biggest Consumer Oversight board, said last weekend. St. Mary’s congregation will hold its services at St. Ukrainian producers, which export to Russia, Moscow has By mid-August, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine – Vladimir’s. the intention of creating significant problems for their busi- which accounts for 70 percent of Ukraine’s GDP and is con- According to philly.com, which cited Marita Krivda ness, while at the same time forcing the owners to clamp trolled by billionaire Dmytro Firtash – announced that all Poxon, author of “Oak Lane, Olney, and Logan: Images of down on their insolent mass media and demand that Ukrainian goods were being blocked from entering Russia. America Series,” the church building had formerly housed Ukraine’s leadership reject association with the EU in favor The organization estimated $2.5 billion in potential losses Oak Lane Baptist Church, which was completed in 1922 of the Customs Union.” to the Ukrainian economy for the second half of 2013. and dedicated in 1923. It was sold and became St. Mary the Protectress in 1972. On August 27, the website of NBC 10 Philadelphia (www. nbcphiladelphia.com) carried a story headlined “Parishioners Find Miracle in Fire at Ukrainian Orthodox Church.” Tymoshenko tells UWC Association Agreement “Amid a pile of scorched rubble, many of the icons at St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church with EU will protect Ukraine from new empire remained intact after a four-alarm fire torched much of the historic building on Sunday,” NBC 10 reported. Following is the text of Yulia Tymoshenko’s greeting to the helped the historical truth about the deliberate destruction “Parishioners of a Philadelphia Ukrainian Orthodox church Ukrainian World Congress being held in Lviv on August of our nation break through the black propaganda of sell- say the four-alarm fire that destroyed millions of dollars in 20-22, as posted on the opposition leader’s official website on out politicians. Your contribution to the honest public furniture and artifacts and left a gaping hole in the center August 22. assessment of the events of 1932-1933 is invaluable for of the historic building also revealed a miracle.” today and the future. Truth makes our nation stronger. “The fire was blazing, so when we saw the fire, we My Dear Brothers and Sisters: It so happened that forces came to power in Ukraine thought everything burned,” parishioner Pasha Prasko told I welcome everyone whose heart beats with a love for that don’t recognize the Holodomor as genocide – the Party NBC. “But now that we can see inside, we looked at it and Ukraine! of Regions and its satellites, the Communists. Instead of said it’s amazing so many icons are still there.” I would like to start by thanking Ukrainians around the honoring the innocent victims of Stalin’s cold-blooded Ms. Poxon, a local historian, explained that St. Mary the world, the Ukrainian World Congress, all of you who for regime, they are trying to rebuild a new regime in Ukraine, Protectress is recognized as the protector of all Ukrainian decades fought for Ukraine’s independence, the rebirth of destroying freedom and democracy, denigrating our lan- people. A large painting of the Protectress and several our nation, language, democracy, freedom and human guage, history and national pride. other artifacts could be seen from the front door of the rights in Ukraine. Thanks in part to your struggle, Ukraine In the name of the dead, the living and unborn, we must burned building in what appeared to be good condition. became an independent state and can now become demo- finally break out of this darkness, where famine killed chil- “The church has a large icon, and in the center of it is the cratic and European. I am deeply moved by your resolute dren, where injustice, lies and humiliation reigned. We must St. Mary the Protectress herself. Apparently she was the defense of the rule of law, justice, human dignity and sup- escape to the world that has overcome tyranny and authori- saint in the Ukraine that protected the people of the coun- port of modern-day political prisoners – Yuriy Lutsenko, tarianism, to our historical home – the European community. try of the Ukraine,” Ms. Poxon told NBC 10 other repressed members of my government and me in Right now there is no greater priority than the signing of Philadelphia Firefighter Arthur Davis told the local news this difficult situation. I sincerely thank you for this! an agreement between Ukraine and the European Union station that he’s never seen anything like it before: “Not This year’s congress is taking place in the summer of the on political association and a comprehensive free trade one of those pictures [icons] caught on fire; not the ones on 80th anniversary of the Holodomor – the most suppressed area. For me this isn’t a matter of my liberty or imprison- the wall, not the ones on the stage, not one of them was genocide in European history and the most brutal tragedy ment, it’s a matter of the existence of our country, because damaged.” of our people. Seven years ago, the Holodomor of 1932- joining the European Union will guarantee our indepen- The UOC-U.S.A. has established a special fund to provide 1933 was finally recognized as genocide by the Ukrainian dence and protect Ukraine from returning to a new empire. aid to St. Mary’s Parish. Donations may be sent to: Pokrova Parliament and leading countries of the world. This was Parish Aid Fund, Consistory UOC of U.S.A., P. O. Box the result of your dedicated and professional work. You (Continued on page 6) 495, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35 A natural host: Stefko Drabyk, assistant manager of Soyuzivka by Irene Jarosewich until nine is the three months in the dead of winter, January, February, March. That’s KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Soyuzivka was a when I relax. It’s quiet up here and I ener- part of Stefko Drabyk’s life long before he gize for the coming year.” was even born. As a teenager, his mother His ability to be an ace problem-solver, Marika (Huryk) Drabyk worked at however, is not the only characteristic that Soyuzivka, the heritage center in the draws praise. Numerous people have called Shawangunk Mountains owned by the him “the nicest guy you’ll ever meet,” “a Ukrainian National Association. Beginning natural host,” “a terrific person.” with early childhood, Stefko began to devel- “Stefko is extremely welcoming,” added op his own personal memories of Mr. Hirniak, “and the value of that for Soyuzivka. According to Mr. Drabyk, who is Soyuzivka is also immeasurable. Soyuzivka now 27 and the assistant manager of the is the place in the U.S. for Ukrainians to con- heritage center, “I caught my first fish at gregate; this institution perpetuates the Soyuzivka, attended ‘Tabir Ptashat’ here, Ukrainian diaspora. You can’t even count would come here to be with my friends. the number of families, the number of rela- Basically, I grew up with Soyuzivka.” tionships that have been created here.” Neonila Sochan, the founder and director Mr. Drabyk, who grew up on Long Island, of “Tabir Ptashat,” Plast’s cay camp for pre- graduated from Stony Brook University in schoolers, remembers Stefko (Stephen) and spring 2009 with a degree in sociology and his identical twin Olesh (Alexander) Drabyk. Stefko Drabyk (left) with A.J. Panas prepares to welcome soccer players to Soyuzivka a minor in history. After spending a few “Both Stefko and Olesh loved the camps,” Heritage Center for the International Ukrainian Football Tournament at the begin- weeks at Vovcha Tropa, Plast’s summer recalls Mrs. Sochan, “and I believe it is these ning of the 2013 summer season. summers that provided them with their life- camp for children near East Chatham, N.Y., long involvement with Plast. Both boys were With more than 80 children at our camp, Soyuzivka’s general manager and Mr. he drove to Soyuzivka, or Suzy-Q as he very friendly children, and the other chil- each one with a parent, and sometimes a Drabyk’s boss, Nestor Paslawsky, has refers to it, to visit with friends who were dren were immediately drawn to them.” grandparent, this is very important to us.” worked with Stefko for several years, and working there. The Plast Ukrainian Scouting Roman Hirniak concurs. “Stefko is admires his commitment to Soyuzivka. “I helped out at first,” recalled Mr. Organization summer camp for children extremely dependable,” said the director of “Stefko works long, hard, demanding Drabyk, “helped set up a poolside barbeque age 4-6, “Tabir Ptashat” is run with the the Chornomorska Sitch Sports School for hours,” said Mr. Paslawsky, “from early and then took one down. I guess I looked guidance of the Pershi Stezhi Plast sorority, children age 6-17, “a rare trait in our soci- morning into the early morning, and he good because I was offered a job within a and this summer celebrated 25 years at ety. Most people talk the talk, but don’t does it without complaining. He tries to week.” He joined the Soyuzivka staff in Soyuzivka. Both brothers attended during walk the walk. For me, this trait is tremen- anticipate my thoughts and on occasion, August 2009, originally hired to stay the camp’s early years, when there were dously significant.” when he’s right on, I call him Radar, after through Labor Day, then was extended to about 40 children registered each summer. “With 80 to 90 kids, doing tennis, soccer, the TV character on ‘MASH.’ And he is right stay through the winter. “And I’ve been here Since then, the number of children attend- swimming, volleyball, track – you can only quite a bit, even though I don’t let him in on ever since,” he said, “learning ever since.” ing each week of camp has doubled. imagine. To have people such as Stefko here that. It’s a pleasure to work with him.” Each year Mr. Drabyk sees the loyalty Now that she works with him during the at Soyuzivka, it’s actually difficult to put a Mr. Drabyk knows all too well about the that fans have for “The Q” – another one of summer camps, Mrs. Sochan continues to value on it. It’s invaluable,” Mr. Hirniak hours. “Most people have a nine-to-five and Soyuzivka’s nicknames – not only to the have praise for the young man everyone noted. “I send a text, and it’s done. It’s then come home and relax from five until good times, but to pitching in and helping, knows as Stefko. “He is extremely hard- incredible how he finds the time. I know nine. I tell people that my nine-to-five is working and resolves problems sensibly. I’m not his only priority.” from Easter until New Year’s. Then my five (Continued on page 5) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum UNA member benefits Who is by Irene Jarosewich Cultural Festival, Seniors’ Week and children’s camps; sup- porting community activities and humanitarian relief the UNA? Although the primary purpose of the UNA is to provide through the Ukrainian National Foundation, as well as solid life insurance and annuity products, as a fraternal, making an online archive of our publications available to by Irene Jarosewich the UNA also offers many other benefits to policyholders – students and scholars for research. For more than a century, the Ukrainian National our fraternal members. The UNA has an extensive benefits All fraternal benefits are funded from the proceeds Association, frequently referred to simply as the UNA, has program that includes supporting the publication of the generated by the sale of UNA life insurance and annuity been uniting, building, supporting, organizing, informing, newspapers Svoboda, and The Ukrainian Weekly, as well products. The benefit program is of value not only for teaching and reaching out to the Ukrainian American and as the UNA Almanac; maintaining the Soyuzivka Heritage UNA members, but is also of benefit for everyone in the Ukrainian Canadian communities, as well as interacting Center in upstate New York where cultural and athletic Ukrainian community. The UNA’s most visible benefits – activities occur year-round; offering scholarships for with Ukrainian communities worldwide. our newspapers and Soyuzivka – have been an essential Established in 1894, in Shamokin, Pa., and organized as young college-bound members and recognition of suc- part of the lives of UNA members and non-members cessful completion of Ukrainian Saturday schools; a fraternal benefit society, the UNA is based on a member- alike. ship system organized into local branches. As a fraternal, providing several discount programs through Besides fraternal benefits, another benefit of ScriptSave, Hertz Rent-a-Car, Plymouth the UNA provides support for its members through the owning a policy with the UNA is low over- sale of financial products and by offering a wide variety of Rock Assurance auto insurance (NJ head and fees when buying your life only); free fingerprint kits for benefits. The UNA is a not-for-profit organization and pro- insurance, endowments, or annu- ceeds from the sale of insurance, endowments and annui- school-age children; organiz- ities. You pay less for your ing community-wide pro- ties are used to fund our benefit programs. policy than elsewhere, gramming such as The UNA offers benefits exclusively for members, such while receiving per- t h e a n n u a l as scholarships for youth and discounts on consumer ser- sonalized cus- Ukrainian vices and products, as well as benefits that are available to tomer ser- all members of the Ukrainian community, and beyond, vice. such as our publication of the newspapers Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, our Soyuzivka Heritage Center, and our online archives used by international researchers and scholars. In 1894, the motivation behind the UNA was to help the thousands of new immigrants arriving from Ukraine who worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. The jobs were dangerous and deaths were frequent. Often, the young wid- ows did not have enough money for a funeral, much less future income. From the original “burial policies” that paid funeral expenses and then provided basic income to the widows and children of those who perished in mining acci- dents, the UNA has expanded into 15 states with a portfolio of modern financial products that include permanent and term life insurance, annuities, traditional and Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, Coverdell accounts, as well as endowments. The UNA is only one of a small number of fraternal insurance societies that have remained active for more than 100 years. The 119-year history of the UNA is a proud history, and the story of the unrelenting commitment of generations of Ukrainian immigrants to their Ukrainian heritage, as well as to building their future in a new land. Join this history – become a member of the UNA today. Continue our tradition of helping yourself by letting us help you.

“Our experience as Ukrainian Amer- icans, building our future in Amer- ica as we preserve our Ukrainian heritage, is one that has been shared the impact of new technologies such as the Internet and by millions of immigrants. This year, A natural host... social media that allow for instant communication and net- my family celebrates the 100th anni- working. “Hurricane Irene hit two years ago,” Mr. Drabyk (Continued from page 4) recalled, “the week before Labor Day. The electricity was versary of the arrival of my paternal as well. The Brooklyn Ukrainian Group, or BUG, initiated a out. It was unclear if there would be a Labor Day weekend grandfather, Dmytro Szmagala, to spring clean-up several years ago, which they now orga- at Suzy-Q. Several of us were at the Tiki Deck on Thursday America. Before him, my mother’s fa- evening when, all of the sudden, the lights went on. Whoa. nize annually, and this year they were joined by Plast mem- ther, Gregory Herman, had already bers from the Newark and New York City chapters. A friend who was with us then posted on her Facebook Volunteers clear the hiking trails, fix and replace signage, page ‘lights on at Suzy-Q.’ Within minutes her page had established roots in Pennsylvania. saw fallen trees and broken limbs into logs for use during hundreds of hits. Not 10 minutes later, the entire social While both pursued opportunities media network was buzzing. I’ll never forget that. By the winter in Soyuzivka’s large stone fireplace in the Main here, they worked to preserve their Building, and more. Friday, 300 people had shown up.” However, the main reason, Mr. Drabyk believes, that Mr. Drabyk also belongs to a Plast fraternity named in heritage through the UNA. To them, Suzy-Q sustains loyalty is because “Soyuzivka is the epicen- honor of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky and on more than ter of Ukrainian culture on the East Coast. I really believe my parents and me, the UNA isn’t one occasion his “brother Khmeli” have come and joined him that it is one of the most important places for Ukrainian simply about insurance – it is about for a weekend and helped with whatever needed to be done. Americans. Guys have met their wives here, then they community. It’s one of the reasons The history of Plast and Soyuzivka is a long one, accord- come back and get married here, then they bring their ing to Mrs. Sochan. Besides the camp for preschoolers that kids. Soyuzivka has this feeling that you’ve never left. that my son is a fourth-generation she has directed for 25 years, she recalls that a Plast chil- People come here, they make friends, then they come back UNA’er, a tradition we hope to con- dren’s camp was held at Soyuzivka in 1952, soon after the next year, or even 10 years later, and pick up where they Ukrainian National Association’s purchase of the property. left off. People feel comfortable here. Soyuzivka allows peo- tinue for generations to come.” Each fall, the Plast competition known as “Orlykiada” is ple to catch up with their friends, with their family who live held at Soyuzivka. Mr. Drabyk, who once competed in this in another state.” Taras Szmagala, Jr. event, now helps manage it. “That’s the magic of Soyuzivka,” Mr. Drabyk says. “When Attorney, Mr. Drabyk believes there are several reasons why they pull into Soyuzivka, they feel like they’re pulling into UNA Branch 102, Bentleyville, Ohio Soyuzivka maintains such a loyal following. In part, there is their own driveway. They feel like they’re coming home.” 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly Even under Yanukovych, say Kremlin advisors, Community entitlements We don’t have a water cooler here at work, but we do have a coffee maker (sever- Ukraine is shifting focus from Russia to Europe al of them actually…), where people will run into each other as they grab a cup of cof- fee. Quite often, as in many offices around the country, such “water-cooler talk” leads by Paul Goble allow “the preservation of the cultural and to some serious food for thought. One recent chat turned to the topic of our commu- historical heritage of the Ukrainian people” nity members and their sense of entitlement. A close analysis by a group of Kremlin and will be facilitated by “restricting” the Now, the notion of “entitlement” is something that’s been a hot topic in this coun- advisors of a message to the Verkhovna influx of Russian media into the country. try as the U.S. looks to cut spending. But that is a different type of entitlement: “a Rada by Ukrainian President Viktor Thus, the analyst argues, “for the first government program providing benefits to members of a specified group” or “a right Yanukovych, in whom Moscow has placed time at a doctrinal level” Ukraine has shift- to benefits specified especially by law or contract,” according to the Merriam- so much hope, shows that Kyiv no longer ed its “ideological orientation… from the Webster Dictionary. The type of entitlement we were discussing is “the belief that views itself as part of the Russian cultural common cultural-historical Orthodox, lin- one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges.” world, defines itself in European terms and guistic heritage and civilizational commu- The chat we had was somewhat of a follow-up to our editorial of July 28 (“Mission cooperates with Moscow only when and nity with Russia” and declared its intention accomplished?”) in which we decried the lack of attention to the decline we see all because it has to. for Ukraine to accept “West European val- ues” instead. around us in our Ukrainian American community. One of the questions raised was: Tamara Guzenkova, the deputy director of the Russian Institute for Strategic This “ ‘European choice’ is declared to be Do we take our community’s assets for granted? And that was the jumping-off point Research (RISR), which often provides the defining factor that will allow Ukraine to for a discussion in our coffee area. Many community members feel entitled, it was studies for the Kremlin, says that Mr. absorb the European experience and realize pointed out, to assets in our community toward which they contribute little if any- Yanukovych’s 576-page message released the necessary economic and political thing. In effect, they feel they should get something for nothing. in June (for its full text, see president.gov. reforms,” while any “cooperation with There are abundant examples. ua/docs/poslannia2013.pdf) represents Russia is explained largely by the [country’s] There are those who use our community centers without contributing a penny to the triumph of the pro-Europe party in critical dependence on Russian energy sup- their functioning. Their thinking is that, well, the center exists, so therefore my fami- Ukraine (riss.ru/index.php/analitika/ plies and so on,” writes Ms. Guzenkova. ly and I are free to make use of it. No thought is given to the fact that, even though 1890-o-vneshnepoliticheskikh-prior- According to the analyst, the Ukrainian something is already built and functioning, there are costs associated with running itetakh-i-tsennostyakh-ukrainy-v-ezhegod- president’s message is “an ideological and it, maintaining it, upgrading it, etc. Not to mention, perhaps paying off a mortgage. nom-poslanii-v-Yanukovycha-verkhovnoj- political victory of the pro-European lobby” There are those who attend services at a church, yet do not even think about join- rade#.UeUcFW00EUN). with a conscious lowering of the impor- ing the parish or supporting it with donations. Quite often, these are the people who The RISR analyst says that even in the for- tance of that country’s Eurasian ties to a will “generously” put a dollar or two into the collection basket. It doesn’t seem to eign policy segment of the report which she matter of secondary importance. That, in matter to them that even a church has to cover expenses. analyzes, Mr. Yakukovych’s message repre- turn, means that Russian-Ukrainian rela- There are those who make the occasional visit to our community’s various vaca- sents “a still careful attempt at formulating a tions are going to be “fraught with conflicts, tion places, camps, resorts and other types of centers during the summer and have symbolic and value-oriented basis for the alienation and mutual disappointment.” all sorts of expectations about what they should offer. They forget that such places European choice of Ukraine,” something that The RISR analyst backs up these sweep- are run by non-profits and came into being at a time when our community placed reflects Kyiv’s desire to distance itself from ing ideological and even historiosophic great value on their work, supporting them with their hard-earned dollars and Moscow and integrate Ukraine into Europe. conclusions by examining the specific membership. (And they forget, perhaps conveniently, that previous generations vis- Thus, she writes, in its discussion of the meaning of Ukraine’s “European choice” for ited these places for more than just a weekend.) 1,025th anniversary of the baptism of Russia, including a diminished role for There are also those who use our community’s publications – and there are fewer Kyivan Rus, the presidential message says Moscow in Ukrainian affairs, unless radical and fewer of them – to promote their events, books, personal achievements, etc., yet that “ ‘the Christianization [in the text there changes occur sometime soon. they do not see the need to subscribe to the publications they ask to run their releas- is not a word about Orthodoxy] of Rus’- But the central concern of Ms. es. They ask: Does it matter if I’m a subscriber? Well, yes! Subscribers’ dollars (like Ukraine became a new stage in national his- Guzenkova’s report is less about Ukraine those of advertisers) make these publications possible. They also indicate to the tory’ because it underscored ‘the European choosing Europe than about it not choosing publishers (who foot the bulk of the bill) that these newspapers or magazines still membership of the Ukrainian state.’” – T.G. Russia. As she points out repeatedly, Ukraine wants to be part of Europe and will cooper- are important and still are needed by our hromada. Further on the message says, according to Ms. Guzenkova, that “the demand of the ate with Russia only because of Kyiv’s “criti- Such examples of those among us who feel entitled to our community’s assets present-day stage is the integration of cal dependence” on Russian energy supplies. demonstrate quite persuasively that, ultimately, these folks are not thinking about Ukraine in worldwide and above all And to lessen that dependence, she says, the future. If the truth be told, they are the lucky beneficiaries of those who came European structures,” something that will Ukraine will continue to work to expand its before us: our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents… who worked very hard access to the energy resources of the to establish our community centers, churches, camps and other properties, as well Caspian basin and to expand ties with the Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on as our newspapers and magazines. These entities were the fruit of preceding gener- United States in order to gain greater “ener- ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia ations’ labor and dollars – and they gave generously, far more in proportion to their gy security” and thus the ability to act who has served in various capacities in the earnings than today’s generations. internationally without reference to Russia. Our forerunners built our community, and now it is up to us to preserve it and U.S. State Department, the Central In her analysis, Ms. Guzenkova likely support it. Remember: what we have today won’t always be there, unless we our- Intelligence Agency and the International overstates the extent of the victory of the selves contribute. Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice pro-European party in Kyiv, but her essay is Well, dear readers, thanks for listening to our “water-cooler” chat. Now, back to of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio nonetheless important. On the one hand, work – for the good of our hromada! Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for she correctly distinguishes between what International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog Ukrainians would like to do and what they called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- are forced to do. And on the other, she woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). This article shows that, at least for now, Moscow is on above is reprinted with permission. Sept. Turning the pages back... the losing side in Kyiv.

Four years ago, on September 8, 2009, the Ministry of Justice that we will no longer be called a nation issued a decree canceling the registration certificate of Odesa oli- Tymoshenko tells... that “never loses a chance to lose a chance.” 8 This time we will succeed in removing the garch Igor Markov’s Rodina party after an investigation proved it (Continued from page 3) 2009 was illegally obtained, for lack of a quorum during its party con- criminal clans from political power in gress in 2008. Two days later, the millionaire fled to Moscow We must consolidate our historical Ukraine and join with dignity the European after being called in for questioning by Mykolayiv law enforce- European choice with a victory of the dem- Union and become a full member of the ment authorities in relation to his September 2, 2007, assault on Ukrainians peacefully ocratic forces in the 2015 presidential elec- European family of nations. I won’t stop protesting in Odesa. tions and move to full EU membership for fighting for a moment until we achieve Mr. Markov joined a mob of hired thugs in an attack on about 50 Ukrainian-language Ukraine. We have learned all the painful les- these goals. speakers peacefully protesting in front of the Odesa State Administration building against sons we should have from 2005-2010. My Dear Brothers and Sisters! the establishment of the monument to Russian Empress Katherine II. Video evidence of Three parliamentary opposition forces have I wish I could hug you all and discuss all Mr. Markov’s participation were recorded and distributed via YouTube. During the attack, already concluded an agreement on full of our joint solutions and problems. I hope injuries were sustained by approximately half of the demonstrators, and five were hospi- coordination of activities during the next that in time we will be able to do this. I am talized. presidential elections in 2015. Not a day or confident that together we will accomplish our plan. Ukrainians will nurture and build The Justice Ministry’s decree showed that the Ukrainian government was enforcing the hour goes by when I don’t think about the their country into one where they will want law against Mr. Markov, a Russian radical who was accused by the Security Service of design for the future of our country, about to live, work and raise their children, while Ukraine (SBU) of also organizing the April 2009 murder of 21-year-old Maksym Chaika, a every detail of the plan of changes in Ukrainians abroad will be proud of their self-described Ukrainian nationalist and Odesa native. Ukraine after the victory of the democratic opposition in the presidential election. historical homeland, which the whole The Rodina party had been notorious for its promotion of open hostility toward ethni- But the road to our victory in 2015 will world will admire again. cally conscious Ukrainians, smearing them as “fascists,” “extremists” and “ultraradicals” be more difficult than ever, even more so Sincerely yours, simply for speaking the Ukrainian language or expressing their Ukrainian identity through than in 2004. We desperately need the con- Yulia Tymoshenko political or cultural activity. solidation of all Ukrainians worldwide. I August 20, 2013 (Continued on page 14) believe in this victory, and I am confident Kachanivska prison, Kharkiv No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 7

COMMENTARY Prospects for ‘Putinism’ in Ukraine

by David Marples (http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2013/ and Myroslava Uniat 07/27/6995061/). Former Party of Regions Deputy Taras Chornovil said he Late July and early August provided feels that Mr. Putin’s presence at the meet- examples of the application of “Putinism” in ing organized by Mr. Medvedchuk indicates The privatization of opinion Ukraine: a foreign policy based on a combi- his aversion to dealing with the Ukrainian By most accounts, media freedom in Amazon approach, will be likewise retiring nation of rudeness and pressure. The president, who is “a nobody” to him. In Mr. Ukraine is practically gone. Television sta- to their conceptual caves. For, if people are Russian president made a visit to Kyiv, Chornovil’s opinion, such behavior was tions and periodicals are taken over by spoon-fed only the news they want, they which was calculated to bring to heel more likely to push Ukraine toward the EU friends of the ruling party or simply shut will become ever more entrenched in their Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovych and than herald a return to the Russian camp down. Journalists are intimidated or even views of reality. Consequently, the common dissuade Ukraine from signing the (http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2013/ murdered. Once a regime controls informa- factual ground they share with others will Association Agreement with the European 08/8/6995688/). tion, elections become meaningless. shrink. Without agreement on basic facts, Union at the November summit in Vilnius. The celebrations were marked by dis- Without a free press, there can be no there can be no rational discussion. And Vladimir Putin’s diplomacy is sometimes sension. Members of the Svoboda Party democracy. without rational discussion, people cannot skillful and calculated. But with regard to protested the visit of the two Russian lead- Meanwhile, many Americans were dis- form a consensus. Moreover, those who Ukraine, it appears crude and blinkered. It ers, as did Femen, whose leader Anna mayed to hear that Jeff Bezos of Amazon feed only on “information” that fits their failed manifestly in 2004 when he tried to Hutsol received a savage beating from a had purchased The Washington Post. Mr. preconceived notions gradually lose touch influence the Ukrainian presidential elec- man in a Kyiv café on this same day – the Bezos is a brilliant, energetic and single- with reality, which renders them politically tions, on the eve of the Orange Revolution. latest of several attacks on members of the minded entrepreneur. Though he does not ineffective. American individualism only In the 2010 elections he was more careful. protest group over the course of the week. lack a conscience, he has run many com- intensifies the process. In a mentally atom- But today he appears to have reverted to Mr. Yanukovych’s speech appeared defen- petitors, particularly small bookstores, out ized society, people cannot form the associ- his former policy of overt pressure and per- sive and he seemed irritated that the guests of business. And he can be brutal with suasion, now accompanied by a contemp- would use a spiritual occasion for political ations of opinion necessary for political employees. He is also a philanthropist, hav- action. Each person’s opinion becomes tuous attitude toward his Ukrainian coun- purposes: “We will not allow the use of ing supported such causes as charter increasingly private, incapable of being terpart, Mr. Yanukovych. churches and religious organizations by schools ($100,000), tax breaks for the shared by more than a small group, because Visiting Kyiv on July 27 and 28, Mr. Putin some political powers to serve their own wealthy ($100,000) and same-sex mar- it has been encouraged by the media behaved like a headmaster dealing with narrow interests” (http://www.rferl.org/ riage in Washington state ($2.5 million). machine to take the most idiosyncratic errant pupils. Ostensibly, he came to take content/ukraine-russia-belarus-moldova- But there is no reason to assume that direction possible. The result is a disparate, part in the celebrations of the 1,025th anni- serbia-kievan rus/25058270.html). Mr. Bezos will change the Post’s editorial versary of the baptism of Kyivan Rus’, along The following day, the Ukrainian policies. He is a businessman, not an ideo- disjointed and ineffectual crowd. with Russian Patriarch Kirill I, a man who Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate orga- logue, and would not risk alienating his In fact, this is already happening. The frequently delves into secular affairs — in nized its own commemoration with a pro- readers. There is a different concern. What, free online version of The Washington Post 2010, for example, he effusively congratulat- cession and prayer service on St. speculated The Washington Post itself, permits you to choose what kind of news ed Belarusian leader Alyaksandr Volodymyr’s Hill and the Ukrainian would happen if Mr. Bezos should apply the you read – national, international, local, Lukashenka for his electoral victory, despite Patriarch Filaret encapsulated the event as Amazon.com strategy to selling newspa- sports, leisure, books, and so on. This its electoral improprieties. Mr. Putin and follows: “Yesterday at this location the pers? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ “news” is sometimes barely distinguishable Patriarch Kirill emphasized Slavic unity and patriarch of the Moscow Orthodox Church politics/bezos-could-use-amazon-model- from the editorials. Moreover, the system the common past of the East Slavic nations. prayed for the leaders and representatives of-customer-targeting-to-reboot-newspa- allows you to choose the columnists you The celebrations culminated with a visit to of the government, and today the Kyiv per-industry/2013/08/06/e98904f0-fed2- read, whether “left-leaning” or “right-lean- the Kyivan Pecherska Lavra monastery and Patriarchate gathers to pray for the 11e2-9711-3708310f6f4d_story_1.html) ing.” And in the broader media universe, a procession carrying the cross of St. Ukrainian people” (http://www.pravda. You know the approach. A computer you can easily decide, for example, to read com.ua/inozmi/svoboda/ Andrew, the apostle of Jesus Christ believed program tracks your purchases. On the only The Washington Post and The New 2013/07/30/6995198/). The implication to have introduced Christianity to Eastern basis of these, it suggests further purchas- York Times and listen to National Public was clear: the event attended by President Europe (http://rt.com/news/russia- es. The idea is that people who like a prod- Radio, or read only The Washington Times, Putin and Patriarch Kirill had little to do ukraine-christianity-celebrations-670/). uct will want to buy more of the same. listen to Glenn Beck and watch Fox News. with Ukraine and Ukrainians. Also in Kyiv, the Russian president attend- Thus, for example, if you buy a book about People of the first category rarely discuss ed a roundtable conference titled “Orthodox- Russia’s response was prompt. On July 29, Russia placed a ban on imports of vampires, the program may suggest that anything serious with people of the second. Slavic Values: The Foundation of Civilized you buy more books about vampires – or But without vigorous, contentious debate, Choice of Ukraine” (http://ura-inform.com/ Ukrainian chocolate, affecting four Roshen factories owned by the pro-European oli- about werewolves, zombies or ideas are slow to develop. ru/society/2013/08/01/argumenty-i-fakty- Transylvanian folklore. If you buy a CD of Lack of ideas, in fact, is characteristic of putin-i-medvedchuk-schitajut-chto-soglashe- garch and former Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko (http://www. Vivaldi, you may soon find ads for record- today’s liberalism – in Ukraine as well as nie-s-es-ne-smozhet) organized by the ings of Albinoni, Tartini or Telemann on here. Instead of ideas, we have the tired Ukrainian Choice Movement led by Viktor pravda.com.ua/inozmi/svoboda/2013/ 07/30/6995198/). On August 8, the ban your computer screen. pieties of old-fashioned republicanism. Medvedchuk, the former head of the presi- was expanded to all Roshen confectionary, How would this work with print? First, Instead of fresh concepts, there is an end- dential administration for Leonid Kuchma. A along with cheese, reportedly because of one has to abandon the old-fashioned con- less succession of “rights,” augmented every powerful oligarch, Mr. Medvedchuk supports the antibiotics contained in Ukrainian cept of “newspaper.” What is “news,” and time some interest group makes a splash in Ukraine joining the Customs Union with products. As pointed out in one report, who needs paper? Today, we have multi- Washington. Each human being’s rights Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. He is an however, Russian factories owned by the media information products. News is what must be protected. But how much public active opponent of the Association same cheese producers were operating as the media moguls say it is. In the past, con- attention should Ukraine, as it teeters Agreement with the EU. normal (http://economics.unian.net/rus/ scientious editors sorted through reports to between Russia and the West, devote to the While President Putin’s presence at the news/174269-chem-zakonchatsya-ukrain- determine which of the world’s “events” unique rights of supposed minority groups conference was not entirely unexpected, it sko-rossiyskie-torgovyie-voynyi.html). merited attention. Of course, that was some- contrasted with his peremptory chat with like the bisexual and the transgendered? The Russian measures seem blatantly what subjective, as was the decision about Meanwhile, Dmytro Tabachnyk and his Ukrainian President Yanukovych. The bilat- what constituted an “event.” But they tried political in nature. They are reminiscent of cohorts, like good militant Marxists, have eral meeting between the two presidents to convey what mattered most to the read- the 2009 ban on Belarusian dairy products found the chink in the enemy’s armor and lasted only 15 minutes and contained only ership and the public interest. Naturally, the at a time when Belarus resisted deeper exploit the contradictions between liberal- platitudes on the part of Mr. Putin about a need to sell could distort these decisions. integration with Russia (http://www. ism and nationalism for all they’re worth. common motherland and past cooperation Now, it seems to control them. jamestown.org/single/?no_cache=1&tx_ Media trends in Ukraine and the United ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=35386#. Let’s say you have just read an internet report about UFOs in Texas. Soon you may States are, of course, very different. In David R. Marples is Distinguished University Ugfu2WSk9Q0). This is not to say, however, Ukraine, the regime is creating a single body Professor and director of the Stasiuk that Russia has no leeway. Despite the fail- be prompted to read “news” about UFO of opinion in a passive electorate. Here it’s Program for the Study of Contemporary ure of “Putinism” and its overt pressure on sightings around the world. You are struck the opposite: it is the extreme diversification Ukraine at the University of Alberta. this occasion, other problems may lie by their frequency and number. Then you of thought that threatens political action, for ahead for the Ukrainian leaders. Support may be offered more “news” about extrater- Myroslava Uniat is a master’s degree stu- a “society” consisting of individuals for the Russian-led Customs Union is evi- restrials, alien abductions and Area 51. dent in the Ukrainian Folklore Program, Before long, you begin to believe that these ensconced in separate market niches cannot Department of Modern Languages and dent in some quarters, in addition to the above-mentioned Mr. Medvedchuk and his are the most important phenomena at work mobilize. In Ukraine, opinion is concentrat- Cultural Studies, University of Alberta. Her in the world today. Every day’s reports con- ed and controlled; here, it may become field of research is contemporary Ukrainian Ukraine’s Choice movement. The Communist firm your suspicions. Eventually, you con- diversified to the point of impotence. political folklore. Party of Ukraine can be expected to provide solid backing, but more important, pro- clude that our national policies are being True, there are other forums for public The article above is reprinted from the Russian factions within the Party of influenced by Martians. (That is not, after discussion. And it may be fatuous to com- blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// Regions are also emerging — they com- all, so far-fetched.) pare America with Ukraine. But the descent ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created prise a majority of around 57 percent It is not just that you may become a from democracy to oligarchy is always easy. by the Stasiuk Program, a program of the (http://www.interfax.co.uk/ukraine-news/ crank and an eccentric. It’s that thousands Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at of other people, whose peculiar interests Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at the University of Alberta. (Continued on page 8) and prejudices are encouraged by the [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35

those districts where the Central Election 10th Ukrainian... Committee did not register winners in the 2012 voting, and the issue of Kyiv City (Continued from page 1) Council elections must be resolved. congress. They included “Euro-Integration: Commenting on the UWC deliberations Securing Ukraine’s Independence and to the media portal Vidia, Ukrainian Furthering its Democratization,” “A Global Canadian Congress President Paul Grod said Ukrainian Community: Promoting the UWC is capable of “formulating the poli- Common Interests” and “Holodomor 1932- cies of the Ukrainian World” as a counter- 1933: The Truth Prevails.” balance to the “Russkiy Mir” (Russian According to Ukrinform, Mr. Yatsenyuk World) vision being promoted by Russia. listed three key requirements at the ses- “We, as a diaspora, must leave this congress sion on European integration: “First, it is with coordinated polities on the future of necessary to release Yulia Tymoshenko; in our community. What should our Ukrainian this respect she can be sent for treatment world be like? How can he accomplish this?” to Germany”; second, it is necessary to He added, “Countries where Ukrainian edu- adopt the law on prosecutors, which will cation is more developed can help those raise the public prosecutor’s office to where it is less developed. We need to put www.facebook.com/Vitaliy.Klychko European standards, transforming it from a into effect an exchange of materials, teach- repressive body into a body that protects ers, information.” Ukrainian leaders at the opening of the 10th Ukrainian World Congress: (from left) human rights and freedoms; and third, par- Arseniy Yatsenyuk of Batkivshchyna, Mykhailo Ratushny of the Ukrainian World The UCC president said he expected the Coordinating Council, Vitali Klitschko of UDAR and Oleh Tiahnybok of Svoboda. liamentary elections must be called in Ukrainian diaspora to emerge from the 10th Ukrainian World Congress stronger communities in the diaspora, representing and more united. the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians. Delegates elected the following to the The UWC has member organizations in 33 UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. executive committee of the Ukrainian World countries and ties with Ukrainians in 14 Congress: Mr. Czolij – president (Canada); additional countries. Jaroszlava Hartyanyi, first vice-president * * * (Hungary); Orysia Sushko, second vice- Several days after the 10th Ukrainian CHRISTMAS president (Canada); Peter Sztyk – third vice- World Congress had concluded, its newly president (France); Stefan Romaniw – sec- re-elected president met with President CARD retary general (Australia); Bohdan Watral – Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine. According to financial officer (United States); and Zenon his press office, Mr. Yanukovych said PROJECT CONTEST Potoczny – treasurer (Canada). Ukraine considers foreign Ukrainians an The UWC expressed gratitude to the citi- influential force in strengthening Ukraine’s FOR zens of Lviv for their hospitality and offered a international image. “It is very important special thank-you to Chair Viktor Shemchuk that foreign Ukrainians united in the of the Lviv Oblast State Administration, [Ukrainian World] Congress have an CHILDREN Rector Yuri Bobalo of the National University opportunity not only to experience the sit- Lviv Polytechnic and Director Iryna uation in Ukraine, but also to have certain Kluchkovska of the International Institute for influence,” he commented. Education, Culture and Diaspora Relations at In the course of their August 27 meeting, Lviv Polytechnic, whose efforts contributed according to the presidential press service, to the success of the congress. Messrs. Czolij and Yanukovych discussed a The UWC, founded in 1967, is the inter- wide range of issues, particularly the issue national coordinating body for Ukrainian of European integration. It is the end of August, and here we are planning our Christmas Card Project. A little early, you may think, but this year we have a new idea for the project. The Ukrainian National Association will hold a contest to select young artists to participate in the Christmas Card dire need for loans. In his view also, there is Project. We wish to inspire young artists to use their creative talents in a meaningful way. Prospects... no guarantee that, under the agreement’s This year’s Christmas card theme will be “Ukrainian Christmas.” Please check details below: terms, the EU would open up its markets to Group 1, children ages 6-12, and Group 2, ages 13-18, are invited to participate in this (Continued from page 7) Ukrainian products (http://www.unian.net/ year’s Christmas Card Project. Each child is encouraged to enter the contest by creating poll-42-of-ukrainians-support-entry-to-eu- news/588064-v-pr-zayavlyayut-chto-shest- one original color artwork to be considered by our judges. The artists should depict their 31-prefer-customs-union/). punktov-soglasheniya-s-es-protivorechat- idea of a Ukrainian Christmas. The winning designs will be reproduced and used by the One such supporter, a Regions’ deputy konstitutsii.html). UNA in its annual Christmas Card Project fund-raiser. Over 150,000 cards are mailed each and Dnipropetrovsk businessman, Oleh Mr. Putin’s visit to Ukraine has demon- year to members in the community. The proceeds from the sale of these cards will support strated the official Russian view: Ukraine the renaissance of Soyuzivka, the cultural center of our community. Over the years the Tsariov, declared in an interview with the faces a choice between two options and that community has been very supportive; the funds received from this project were assigned to American Forbes magazine that in his view it can no longer choose a middle route Soyuzivka, with other donations to the UNA publications Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, the six points of the EU Association between them. Mr. Putin perceives Ukraine and to the Ukrainian National Foundation general fund. The cards will be reproduced in both Agreement are in conflict with the as a neighbor of common heritage, and with Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. Constitution of Ukraine and that theoreti- To enter the contest, please read the contest rules listed below: cally a group of Regions’ deputies could the same spiritual and historical roots. But 1. The artwork selected will best reflect the theme of the Ukrainian Christmas. appeal to the Constitutional Court concern- more importantly he needs Ukraine as a 2. The winning designs will be published as Christmas cards; each young artist’s name, ing its legality. In addition, he said, the geo-strategic partner firmly in the Russian age, city and state will be printed on the reverse of the card. Customs Union would provide important orbit. Thus far his policies have had little 3. One original artwork may be entered per artist. Artwork must be no larger than benefits, including loans to offset Ukraine’s impact. But he has some powerful econom- 8.5x11 inches. When printed, the artwork will be reduced to card size. substantial budget deficit (now at $2.7 bil- ic weapons at his disposal and, equally sig- 4. Art pieces must be properly labeled on the reverse side: Name of artist, full address, lion) and offset the costs of expensive ener- nificant, support from some influential oli- telephone, e-mail (please attach completed entry form). gy imports. Mr. Tsariov also noted that garchs in the Ukrainian Parliament. 5. Artists may use any medium: watercolors, markers, oils, crayons, on white paper. Russia previously had expressed willing- President Yanukovych, in turn, faces sev- Bold colors reproduce best in the printing process. ness to create a reserve fund of $15 billion eral dilemmas. He cannot afford to alienate 6. Entries will not be returned to the artists, they will become the property of the UNA. for Ukraine if it rejected the EU package Russia completely. He is under pressure 7. Artists must be advised that entry into this contest constitutes (1) a waiver of all and created a consortium with Russia. from prominent Europeans to free former copyrights artists have for their entries, and (2) permission to republish entries without Further, if the Ukrainians went ahead and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, most compensation. signed the agreement in Vilnius, Russia recently from the chairman of the 8. Winners will be notified by October 28, 2013. would impose a total ban on Ukrainian European Parliamentary Committee on 9. All entries must be received by October 15, 2013. Late entries will not be considered. products prior to the 2015 presidential Foreign Affairs, Elmar Brok, who has called Send entries to: Ukrainian National Association, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054, elections (http://www.unian.net/ the latter’s sentence an example of selec- Att’n O. Trytjak; for information: [email protected], tel. 973-292-9800 x 3071. news/588064-v-pr-zayavlyayut-chto- tive justice (http://www.pravda.com.ua/ www.UkrainianNationalAssociation.org/ChildrensChristmasCardContest/ shest-punktov-soglasheniya-s-es-proti- news/2013/08/6/6995552/). And he 10. Judges’ decisions will be final. vorechat-konstitutsii.html). must fend off critiques from within his own 11. All proceeds are earmarked for educational and cultural programs for children at Soyuzivka. Mr. Tsariov’s comments demonstrate that party from members who favor closer inte- 12. Donations are tax-exempt as permitted by law. opinion in Ukraine is divided on its future gration with Russia. Please print direction. Its leaders can reject outright the To date his strategy has been to support bullying of the Russian president and the the Association Agreement while keeping Name:______Moscow patriarch — it is difficult to refer to doors open to Russia and strengthening Address:______their visit in any other terms. They can also internal control over Ukraine. It has ______use the Association Agreement as a means worked in part, but the economic down- to increase their fading popularity. On the turn and the deteriorating relationship Tel:______E-mail:______other hand, the economic situation poses with Russia, as well as the personal cool- Date of birth______Name of school______serious concerns. Mr. Tsariov correctly ness toward him of Mr. Putin, suggest that noted Ukraine’s lack of GDP growth and its its days are numbered. 229C No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 9 GENERATION UKE

Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas Ukrainian festival in Yonkers hosts memorial soccer tournament YONKERS, N.Y. – The inaugural Krylati Carmel 3-0, and Chornomorska Ukrainian Heritage Festival Tournament in Sitch won third place against Lokomotiv memory of Steven Howansky was held on Yonkers 4-0. Teams from Yonkers (four June 15 during the Yonkers Ukrainian teams), Brooklyn, N.Y., Stamford, Conn., and Heritage Festival at St. Michael Ukrainian Whippany, N.J., participated in the tourna- Catholic Church on June 14-16. ment. Yonkers Krylati won the final against In the semifinals, Carmel Krylati defeat-

Helen Henkel Participants of the soccer tournament pose for pictures in front of the Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival stage. Hoisting the cup are winners of the tournament, Yonkers Krylati. ed Lokomotiv 4-3 on penalty kicks after a Kryalti youth team. 2-2 tie in regulation, and Yonkers Krylati Mr. Howansky, who passed away earlier defeated Sitch 1-0. The match for fifth and this year, was a longtime Ukrainian soccer sixth place was won by Karpaty Brooklyn supporter, having been involved with

Sergiy Fedorov 5-1 against Stamford, Conn., and the sev- Yonkers Kryalti, part of the Ukrainian The Yonkers Krylati men’s team, first-place winners of the Ukrainian Heritage enth and eighth place match was won by American Youth Association, and various Festival Tournament in memory of Steven Howansky. Yonkers Kolos 4-3 against the Yonkers tournaments. Ukrainian among first professional Ultimate Frisbee players in U.S. NEW YORK – Ultimate Frisbee can add a Ukrainian to its list of professional players: Markian Kuzmowycz, who plays offensive cutter for NY Rumble as part of the Major League Ultimate (MLU). Mr. Kuzmowycz started playing Ultimate Frisbee at Drexel University in 2004, then he moved to McGill University in Montreal for its run to the final in the 2006 Canadian College Ultimate Championships, followed by being captain of the McGill squad in 2008. In 2009, after graduating, he ended up coaching the team, during which time he played with the Montreal-area team Mephisto, traveling with them to the 2010 World Club Ultimate Championships in Prague. newyork.rumble.mlultimate.com Mr. Kuzmowycz moved to New York in Markian Kuzmowycz 2011; he joined NYC’s top club team PoNY, where many NY Rumble players got their es. Other teams in the MLU Eastern start. In 2012 PoNY competed in the Club Conference include Boston Whitecaps (first Nationals, a longtime goal for Mr. place – 10 wins, no losses), Washington, Kuzmowycz. From there, he joined NY D.C., Current (second place – four wins, six Rumble for its first season, with his sights losses), and Philadelphia Spinners (fourth set on the MLU Championship. place – three wins, seven losses). Mr.Kuzmowycz comes from a family Teams from the Western Conference with extensive Ukrainian community include the San Francisco Dogfish, Seattle involvement, including Plast Ukrainian Rainmakers, Portland Stags and Vancouver Scouting Organization, from his early Nighthawks. beginnings in his hometown of Scituate, R.I. The MLU 2014 regular season begins in NY Rumble finished the 2013 season in April and ends in June. For more informa- third place with three wins and seven loss- tion, readers may visit www.mlultimate.com.

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Zenon Zawada Faithful outside the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, located on the left bank of the Dnipro River. The cathedral’s consecration on August 18 was also a celebration of the 1,025th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus’. PHOTO FOLLOW-UP: Consecration of Patriarchal Cathedral in Kyiv

Religious Information Service of Ukraine The procession to the banks of the Dnipro River.

Illya M. Labunka Children from Lviv walk in a procession to the cathedral.

Illya M. Labunka Pilgrims with the Patriarchal Cathedral in the background. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 11

Religious Information Service of Ukraine Hierarchs during the divine liturgy inside the cathedral.

Illya M. Labunka St. Josaphat Parish of the Ternopil-Zboriv Archeparchy is identified by its banner.

Religious Information Service of Ukraine Patriarch Sviatoslav, hierarchs and clergy prepare to bless the waters of the Dnipro.

Religious Information Service of Ukraine Patriarch Sviatoslav and hierarchs on the steps of the cathedral after the services. Religious Information Service of Ukraine A view of the interior of the cathedral, which was filled to capacity.

Religious Information Service of Ukraine Illya M. Labunka The patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church anoints A view of the grand concert held to mark the 1,025th anniversary of the baptism of the cathedral’s altar. Kyivan Rus’-Ukraine. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35

like to retain the preferential regime with 6-7 in Vilnius the issue of Russia’s attempts Representative for Children’s Rights Yuriy NEWSBRIEFS Ukraine, which is beneficial to both Russian to block the signing of the EU-Ukraine Pavlenko at the ceremonial meeting of the and Ukrainian companies. According to Mr. Association Agreement. The Brussels-based congress. Mr. Pavlenko expressed his con- (Continued from page 2) Glazyev, the two sides are involved in thou- EurActiv online reported on August 27 that viction that the World Congress of faces a very difficult task: he needs to satisfy sands of cooperation projects in the nucle- Sweden, Poland and Lithuania, which holds Ukrainian Youth Organizations will become both Moscow and Brussels,” the economist ar and aerospace industries, rocket-space the rotating presidency of the EU, have put a bridge between Ukrainian authorities and stressed. (Ukrinform) complex, shipbuilding and other areas of Ukraine on the agenda of the informal Ukrainian diaspora youth. Representatives high technology industries. The value of meeting of EU foreign ministers. from 22 countries attended the congress, at Strategic partnership with Russia at stake such projects reaches tens of billions of dol- “Everything we do is focused very much on which delegates discussed lobbying Ukrainian interests in the world, state sup- KYIV – After signing the Association lars, and the Russian side would not like to Ukraine, because we have this ambition and port of diaspora youth and cooperation of Agreement with the EU, Ukraine will lose “cross all this out.” He continued, “We don’t this aim to sign the Association Agreement youth organizations. Participants of the its sovereignty and cease to be a strategic understand why Ukraine voluntarily sur- with Ukraine in November,” Peter Stano, Congress also met with writers, politicians partner for Russia, Russian President’s aide renders its sovereignty to Brussels, refus- spokesperson for Enlargement and and various experts and the forum ended Sergey Glazyev told Russia 24 on August ing to cooperate with us on preferential Neighborhood Commissioner Stefan Fule, with the Diaspora Fest featuring bands from 27. “By signing the association agreement terms, refusing, in fact, the participation in told EurActiv. (Ukrinform) Canada, the United States, the United with the European Union, Ukraine deprives the Customs Union. This is a disaster for Yanukovych appreciates diaspora influence Kingdom, Poland and Estonia. (Ukrinform) itself of sovereign rights in all aspects of Ukraine, this is a big blow to us. We would like to avoid it. But we read the text of the trade policy within the Customs Union. KYIV – Ukraine sees the Ukrainian foreign Decrease in foreign adoptions from Ukraine Ukraine will cease to be a strategic partner [Association] Agreement and see what is community as an influential force that pro- for us, because it disappears as an interna- written there.” (Ukrinform) motes the establishment of a positive inter- KYIV – Ukraine, without any restrictions, but only due to the development of national tional partner, as a subject of international EU ministers to discuss Russia’s actions national reputation of the country, President law, since all its actions in the field of trade Viktor Yanukovych said at a meeting with adoption, has ceased to be a contributor to it would have to negotiate with the KYIV – Foreign affairs ministers of Ukrainian World Congress President Eugene intercountry adoption. The president’s com- European Union,” the Russian official said. European Union member states have put on Czolij. “It is important that the foreign missioner for children’s rights, Yuriy However, he stressed that Russia would the agenda of their meeting on September Ukrainians, united in the congress, can feel Pavlenko, said this in Kherson on August 17. the situation in Ukraine, and also have some “Last year foreigners adopted 806 children impact,” said Mr. Yanukovych, according to [in Ukraine]. Ukrainian families adopted his press office. Mr. Yanukovych congratulat- almost six times more children than foreign ed Mr. Czolij on the 22nd anniversary of the nationals. For comparison, in 2005 foreign- independence of Ukraine and the success of ers adopted twice as many children as TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 the 10th Ukrainian World Congress. The Ukrainian citizens. Without any restrictions, or e-mail [email protected] president wished success in their further but due to the development of national work for the benefit of foreign Ukrainians. In adoption, Ukraine has ceased to be a contrib- turn Mr. Czolij, thanked the president for the utor to intercountry adoption,” Mr. Pavlenko SERVICES PROFESSIONALS meeting and congratulations to the con- said. He said that the trend towards a gress. According to the UWC chief, the world decrease in the number of adoptions by for- body’s congress in Lviv brought together eigners in Ukraine was preserved in 2013. It more than 500 representatives of the is expected that foreigners will adopt about Ukrainian diaspora from more than 30 600 Ukrainian children in 2013. According to countries around the world. During their Mr. Pavlenko, as a result of the campaign that meeting Messrs. Yanukovych and Czolij dis- is being conducted among Ukrainian citizens cussed a wide range of issues, in particular, in order to promote adoption in the country, Ukraine’s European integration. (Ukrinform) there is already a line of parents who want to adopt a child. “This currently concerns chil- President greets diaspora youth forum dren under the age of 4. But I’m confident KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych on that in the near future a child will have a fam- August 27 congratulated organizers and ily regardless of age,” he said. (Ukrinform) participants in the first World Congress of Google notes Ukraine’s Independence Day Ukrainian Youth Organizations Ternopil 2013. “The current forum united talented KYIV – The search engine Google representatives of the youth civil move- changed its logo on August 24 to mark the ment, whose activities and an active civil Independence Day of Ukraine. The main position will determine the future of local page of Google placed a doodle featuring communities. We will further support the pots, sunflower seeds and other national initiatives that promote consolidation of the attributes, according to Vesti. Doodles are world’s Ukrainian youth organizations the fun, surprising, and sometimes sponta- aimed at preservation of national identity neous changes that are made to the Google and the adequate presentation of our state logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries on the international arena,” the message, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, which was read by the President’s and scientists. (Ukrinform)

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by Anna Maria Kukuruza WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian Learning Academy (ULA) “graduated” its first class on June 21. The class of 2013 treated proud parents, families and friends to a program filled with Ukrainian songs, poems and dances. Over the past academic year, the ULA has provided opportunities for its students to learn and excel in a warm and caring environment, surrounded by Ukrainian language, music, dance and traditions. The Ukrainian Learning Academy is a pre-school for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 and is located in the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New Jersey, 60 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. As noted on its web- site (http://www.ukracademy.com), its “ ‘dual-immersion’ Ukrainian and English program integrates Ukrainian language into the general education curriculum.” Those interested in enrolling pre-school- ers or desiring more information, may con- tact the school’s director, Oksana Petryna, at Anna Maria Kukuruza The Ukrainian Learning Academy’s first “graduates,” (from left) 908-938-1497 or ukracademy@yahoo. Oksana Petryna com. Markian Holynskyj, Andrijko Panycia, Mykola Zawadiwsky and Julian A day in the life of the Ukrainian Learning Academy. Holynskyj, with teachers Oksana Pylypiw and Oksana Petryna (director).

Anna Maria Kukuruza The ULA’s student body of 2013: (front row, from left) Marchyk Hurley, Peter Kukuruza, Andrijko Popowicz, Julian Holynskyj, Andrijko Anna Maria Kukuruza Panycia, Mykola Zawadiwsky, Markian Holynskyj, Sophia Temnycky, For Mother’s Day, ULA pupils honored their mothers and grandmothers, treating them to a short pro- Mykola Temnycky and Arianna Zajac. gram of songs and poems and presenting them red roses. Ukrainian Festival in Lehighton, Pa., preserves and shares a heritage

by Paula A. Holoviak Dobriansky Brothers Vocal Ensemble also from New York City, violinist Innesa LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Over 600 people Tymochko-Dekajlo from Lviv and the local attended the 22nd annual Ukrainian Folk ensemble, the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 17 Ensemble, from the anthracite coal regions and 18, at the Ukrainian Homestead in of Schuylkill County. Lehighton, Pa. On Saturday evening, festival-goers For many it was a chance to reconnect enjoyed dancing to the music of Walter with family and friends at a much-beloved Syzonenko and dancers from both ensem- Ukrainian resort. But this year’s festival bles participated in a lively and lengthy also drew many first-time visitors from the “kolomyika” during the “zabava” (dance). surrounding communities in Northeastern Divine liturgy was celebrated on Sunday Pennsylvania. This year’s festival was a morning at St. Andrew’s Chapel on the true celebration of Ukrainian culture, cui- Homestead grounds, and both fruit and sine and history. flowers were blessed by The Rev. Evhen Visitors feasted on the usual Ukrainian Moniuk in keeping with feast days on both dishes of holubtsi, varenyky, borshch and calendars. Despite some light rain, the per- home-made pastries. Vendors offered tra- formances continued on Sunday afternoon ditional Ukrainian crafts, such as embroi- in the large ballroom. dery, beaded necklaces, pysanky, paintings The Ukrainian Homestead resort is and woodcarvings. Special cultural exhib- owned and operated by the Organization its included the puppet exhibit “Kazky” for the Rebirth of Ukraine (ODWU). Christine Syzonenko depicting a variety of Ukrainian folk tales The Babarocin Dancers of New York City perform at the Ukrainian Folk Festival at Founded in 1927, ODWU is dedicated to and the historical exhibit on the life of the Ukrainian Homestead. the preservation of Ukrainian language and Ukrainian choreographer Vasily Avramenko, culture, as well as the proliferation of dem- courtesy of the Shevchenko Foundation of dance and folk music. Emcees Andrij Ukrainian and American flags to open each ocratic values in the United States and Canada. Dobriansky and Paula Holoviak welcomed day’s program. The shows featured perfor- Ukraine. For more information on upcom- The highlight of the weekend were the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 42 from mances by the Babarocin Ukrainian ing events at the Ukrainian Homestead, four stage shows brimming with song, folk Bethlehem, Pa., who presented the Dancers from New York City, the visit www.ukrhomestead.com. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35

months leading to the Association details of what remains to be done for sign- Two days earlier, Mr. Fule had issued a Trade war... Agreement’s signing, but not ending then. ing the Association Agreement, the tweet in which he said briefly that it’s “I think this is the start of a real economic Kommersant-Ukraina newspaper reported. “unacceptable 2make any link between (Continued from page 3) war,” said Volodymyr Fesenko, the board Addressing reporters afterwards, Mr. Association Agreement & tightening of cus- ness groups, including an ‘Association of chairman of the Penta Center for Applied Kliuyev said that the parliamentary majori- toms procedures; happy 2C situation calm- Customs Union Suppliers’ specially created Political Research in Kyiv. “It’s a warning to ty will approve constitutional amendments ing down.” to lobby membership,” the document noted. Ukraine should it sign the Association to reform Ukraine’s judiciary and a legisla- The EU has been timid in reacting to the By August 18, Russian Prime Minister Agreement. So far, the issue is a cold war tive package is being prepared to conduct conflict because of Ukraine’s current ambig- Dmitry Medvedev and Mr. Azarov economically, with the first warning signal complex reforms of law enforcement uous standing in fulfilling the Association announced following a telephone call their having been sounded. But this is just pro- organs, in conformity with EU require- Agreement’s requirements, Mr. Oleshchuk “common conviction that a trade war phylaxis. Further on, we’ll see harsher mea- ments. said. “No one can ‘defend’ anything without between Russia and Ukraine in theory is not sures from Russia that will require prepara- “As you see, we are doing everything pos- the desire of the object of an attack,” he said. an issue,” as reported by the Cabinet of tion.” sible so that the Association Agreement is Additionally, the EU doesn’t want to show Ministers of Ukraine website. Messrs. Azarov and Boiko led a delega- signed in the fall,” he said. that “it doesn’t have a lot of levers of influ- Two days earlier, Mr. Azarov insisted on tion that visited Moscow for talks on August To the casual observer of Ukrainian poli- ence on Russia. More precisely, they have his website that there wasn’t and won’t be 26. But recent statements by Ukrainian tics, it’s a paradox that such pro-Russian enough of them, but applying sanctions is a trade war. Denials are a standard tactic authorities indicate they’re committed to officials as Mr. Azarov, who spent more than not in the EU’s interests.” for the prime minister, who has made a signing the Association Agreement and half his life in Russia, and Mr. Kliuyev, who The remaining wild card remains Ms. habit of painting a picture of stability and have abandoned the Customs Union. once advocated Ukraine’s membership in Tymoshenko. Although EU leaders have normalcy when the opposite is true, Mr. “The Association Agreement with the EU Russia’s Single Economic Space (the maintained strong rhetoric regarding the Oleshchuk said. should become an important stimulus for Customs Union’s precursor), support mem- necessity of her release, recent evidence Such bluffs are the result of a Soviet Ukraine for the further formation of a con- bership in the European Union over the indicates that the EU may even overlook her bureaucratic tradition of “not airing dirty temporary European state,” Mr. Yanukovych Customs Union. incarceration if push comes to shove. laundry in public,” the desire to show his EU High Representative for Foreign entourage that “everything’s under con- Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton trol” and not to break off entirely from told the Estonian prime minister on August Russia, he said. 26 that “We can’t lose Ukraine,” the first “That’s why, even understanding the such categorical declaration made by an EU reality of the problems, they always give leader, hinting on the EU’s eagerness. the appearance that everything’s great In an essay published on Ukrainian with Russia,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. “Russia Independence Day by Radio Free Europe/ knows this weakness and actively takes Radio Liberty, Pawel Kowal, a member of advantage of it.” the European Parliament and chair of the Ukraine’s Ministry of Revenue and Fees EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation issued a statement on August 20 after nego- Committee, said Ms. Tymoshenko is the tiations with Russian officials noting that “main obstacle in cooperation between Kyiv the Russian Customs Service has returned and Brussels.” Yet he qualified that phrase to its standard customs clearance proce- by stating, that “it’s hard to foresee the fate dures for Ukrainian imports and the addi- of the former prime minister,” leaving open tional measures have ceased. “The goods of the possibility that she could remain Ukrainian enterprises are passing through imprisoned beyond the pact’s signing. Russian customs in standard regime. The In the Dzerkalo Tyzhnia report, Mr. Putin acuteness of the problematic situation has reportedly visited Mr. Yanukovych on the been resolved,” the statement said. Despite evening of July 27 at the Zalissia recreation- such claims, however, more restrictions sur- Oleh Markevych/UNIAN al resort with dozens of folders concerning faced on Ukrainian exporters to the Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov (left) met with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Customs Union issues. Mr. Yanukovych pro- Customs Union. Medvedev in Moscow to discuss trade issues on August 26. Two days later, Mr. Azarov said posed discussing them while hunting for The Agriculture Ministry of Kazakhstan, Russia will have to accept Ukraine creating a free trade area with the European Union. partridges, which they did for four hours. a Customs Union member, confirmed on “A serious discussion on the most critical August 20 that it ceased poultry imports said in his Ukrainian Independence Day “The structure of the government is such issues didn’t work out,” the newspaper from a factory owned by MHP, Ukraine’s address. “Simultaneously, we should pre- that it forbids pluralism of ideas,” Mr. reported. “Vladimir Vladimirovich left leading poultry producer. Ukraine’s confec- serve and continue deepening our relations Oleshchuk said. “Regardless of what some- Zalissia having gained two items of news: tionary producers association, and integration with Russia, the countries of one might think, publicly they will always Yanukovych shoots well, and Tymoshenko Ukrkondprom, on August 27 reported the Eurasian community, other world lead- affirm the president’s position, though that won’t leave prison even after 2015.” ongoing customs delays. The delayed con- ers and new centers of economic develop- doesn’t mean they really support something With its trade restrictions, Russia has fectionary products belong to the so-called ment.” or will do something for it.” opened just the first front of its war on “risky” list of the Russian Customs Service, On August 27, Mr. Kliuyev had a meeting A majority of the national deputies of the Ukraine, the newspaper reported, with the the association reported. in Brussels with EU Commissioner for Russian-oriented Party of Regions support expectation being that more fronts will be Such evidence has led Ukrainian experts Enlargement Stefan Fule, which was sched- association with the EU as well, despite the opened in the coming months, including to predict a protracted conflict between uled for an hour but instead lasted three party having a cooperation agreement with efforts to damage Ukraine’s image and cre- Russia and Ukraine, escalating in the three hours, during which they discussed the the Putinist United Russia party since 2005. ate enmity along the lines of the July The EU is a pragmatic issue for the Party of attempt to have the Polish Parliament Regions leadership, Mr. Oleshchuk said, and describe the Volyn massacre as genocide committed by Ukrainians. ignored, law enforcement authorities said. their message to Russia has been that it’s The irony of the conflict, observers said, After he didn’t appear for questioning just business, not personal. Turning... is that it’s forcing Ukrainian businessmen to on September 10, 2009, investigators “Yanukovych is interested in only one consider new markets and become less reli- (Continued from page 6) searched for him at his residence and an issue: keeping power, which he uses to ant on Russia, just as Georgian companies Odesa hospital, where his lawyer claimed enrich his own family,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. Rodina was also responsible for attacks had done following the 2008 South Ossetian he was seeking medical treatment. The “So he’s not rushing to join Russian projects, on the Odesa offices of Prosvita, one of War. Ministry of Internal Affairs then announced in which he will no longer be an indepen- Ukraine oldest and most respected cultural “Today Georgia sells more goods to a nationwide search. dent player and will have to accept the institutions. During its 2008 party con- Lebanon or Canada, instead of Russia, where In October 2012, Semen Uralov, a arrival of Russian capital to Ukraine that can gress, Rodina members took control of the challenge his own capital.” only 3.1 percent of Georgian exports went in dormant Progressive Democratic Party of Russian “political technologist” who worked in Odesa under Mr. Markov, leaked Perhaps the most revealing statement 2012,” Mr. Kowal wrote. “Russia is a large Ukraine, changed its name to Rodina, and a conversation. Mr. Uralov referred to the from the Ukrainian leadership was offered but unreliable market subject to politics.” changed the party program and its legal eventual victory of the unambiguously pro- by Mr. Azarov, who spoke of the Association And Russia is not winning new support- address. The party also violated a law in Russian forces in Ukraine supposedly led Agreement as if it were a done deal when ers among average Ukrainians either with Ukraine that states that all Ukrainian par- by Viktor Medvedchuk, and joked about an addressing his weekly Cabinet of Ministers its aggressive measures. ties must have a Ukrainian-language name. honorable exile for President Viktor meeting on August 28. “Attempts by the Russian Federation to Rodina means homeland in Russian. Yanukovych “locked in with his kangaroos,” “After signing the Association Agreement block Ukraine’s entry into the EU with In April 2009, the SBU announced its a reference to the private zoo at Mr. with the EU, Ukraine will create a free trade blockades against companies like Roshen, intention to ban the Rodina party, alleging Yanukovych’s Mezhyhirya estate (http:// zone with the EU,” he said. “That has to be which sells its candy throughout the world, it threatens Ukraine’s national security, the pr-portal.com.ua/peredovitsa/15895. accepted as reality.” won’t lead to anything except increased public order and the rights and freedoms of php?sphrase_id=5446311). Interestingly, the closest thing to an offi- support for the European idea among mil- Ukraine’s citizens. The whereabouts of Mr. Markov remain cial statement by the EU on the trade con- lions of Ukrainians, who want to be where The Procurator General’s Office trans- unknown, even though he is the owner of flict came in a Deutsche Welle interview human rights are respected, where there’s ferred the investigation of the September 2, the Art TV channel in Ukraine. with John Clancy, who stated that “the EU work and a decent salary, and where there’s 2007, incident from the local Odesa police considers unacceptable any economic a future. They don’t want a past that is the to the Internal Affairs Ministry Source: “Millionaire wanted for ques- threats by Russia that are aimed against Soviet Union,” Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the politi- Administration in Mykolayiv. The ministry tioning flees from Ukraine to Moscow,” by Ukraine and are related to the country’s cal council chair of the Batkivshchyna party, in Mykolayiv sent numerous notices Zenon Zawada, The Ukrainian Weekly, possible signing of the Association told the Channel 5 television network on requesting Mr. Markov’s presence, which he September 14, 2009 Agreement with the EU.” August 28. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 15

Antiquarian maps of Ukraine exhibited at the University of Alberta EDMONTON, Alberta – Collectors of importance of community donors – “we are antique maps of Ukraine regard their finds reminded and reflect on the best impulses of as a tangible, cherished reminder of humankind” – he commented on the impor- Ukraine’s continuous striving for indepen- tance of these particular collections: “Maps dence despite its long period of stateless- produced during this period serve as a ness. Historical maps of the Ukrainian lands, reminder of Ukraine’s ongoing national sov- with their commentaries, embellishments, ereignty.” Dr. Kordan has a long-standing and legends, serve as an affirmation of interest in historical cartography, having Ukraine’s national existence under a variety curated six exhibits of maps of the Ukrainian of political circumstances. lands. The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Dr. Talpash spoke movingly about “my Studies (CIUS), jointly with the University of humble collection, [which] has become part Alberta Libraries, the Alberta Society for the of the 500,000 maps here at the University Advancement of Ukrainian Studies (ASAUS) of Alberta.” and the Ukrainian Pioneers’ Association of One of his maps, drawn around the year Alberta, on June 12 hosted a well-attended 1590 by the cartographer Abraham Ortelius, reception at the Cameron Library on the draws on such classical authors as Plutarch Seen at the University of Alberta (from left) during an evening celebrating the acqui- University of Alberta campus celebrating the and Ovid in its depictions of the Black Sea sition of two collections of 17th and 18th century maps of the Ukrainian lands are: and environs. Representing Bohdan Kordan of the University of Saskatchewan and donors of antique maps Chrysant Dmytruk, and Olesia and Orest Talpash. “Maps produced during this an enormous advance in the understanding of the region, period [17th-18th centuries] and [they are] one way to preserve some of Ivan Mazepa at its center. it was also a departure from what gets lost in our Ukrainian culture.” The Both donors expressed gratitude for the serve as a reminder of Ukraine’s ancient Ptolemaic maps. The audience was delighted by Mr. Dmytruk’s university’s outreach to the wider commu- ongoing national sovereignty.” Talpash collection also account of his map-collecting adventures, nity. includes a map dating from including his visits to Spain, where serendip- Dr. Bohdan Klid, assistant director of – Dr. Bohdan Kordan, Department around 1648 that presents ity and perseverance guided him to the CIUS, expressed heartfelt thanks to of Political Studies at the University the first detailed depiction of acquisition of some of his treasures. One of Stephanie Kucharyshyn, a former cartogra- the lower course of the the maps in his collection, dating from about pher at the Department of Geography, of Saskatchewan. Dnipro River. That region, 1662, details not only the famous Dnipro University of Alberta, for her invaluable con- subject to frequent Tatar rapids but also the Zaporozhian Kozak tribution to one of the most ambitious CIUS acquisition of two new collections of 17th- raids, was largely inaccessible and poorly strongholds of Khortytsia (1552-1558) and projects, the Encyclopedia of Ukraine. Upon and 18th-century maps of the Ukrainian known at the time. Dr. Talpash shared Tomakivka (1564-1593). Another map, pro- her retirement, Ms. Kucharyshyn began to lands. delightful anecdotes about meetings with duced around 1716, shows the influence of draw maps for the encyclopedia free of These were donated by prominent and other collectors in Europe and at the Guillaume le Vasseur de Beauplan, a pio- charge, producing print-ready work meeting long-standing members of the Ukrainian Canadian Cartographic Association. neering French cartographer who published the highest professional cartographic stan- Canadian community Dr. Orest and Olesia Mr. Dmytruk shared reminiscences of col- detailed maps of 17th-century Ukraine. This dards. She collaborated closely with the edi- Talpash and Chrysant and Leslie Dmytruk. lecting historical maps. “Maps allow us not map has an overt reference to Ukraine’s lib- tor-in-chief of the last volumes of the ency- Their antiquarian treasures were acquired only to claim but also to define who we are… eration struggle, featuring Kozak Hetman clopedia, the late Dr. Danylo Husar Struk of in the course of visits to such cities as the University of Toronto. Munich, London, Amsterdam, Budapest, Dr. Merrill Distad, associate university Helsinki and Ottawa. These generous phil- librarian (Research and Special Collections anthropic gifts are valuable additions to the Services) and university archivist, empha- cartographic holdings of the University of sized the scholarly value of the donated Alberta, whose map collection is renowned maps, which are available for private view- as one of the finest in North America. ing by appointment. He noted that the Alexandra Hildrebrandt of the ASAUS University of Alberta map collection is the welcomed the guest speakers, noting the second-largest in Canada after that of the symbolic importance of this launch, which National Library in Ottawa. took place as part of the CARTO 2013 con- “This fine exhibit is a most welcome addi- ference of the Association of Canadian Map tion,” said Dr. Distad, “not only beautifully Libraries and Archives and the Canadian decorative but valuable for its research possi- Cartographic Association. bilities. Donors such as these are so impor- Dr. Bohdan Kordan, professor of interna- tant for great libraries, as universities cannot tional relations and chair of the Department build a collection from scratch.” of Political Studies at the University of During the wine-and-cheese reception, Saskatchewan, who curated the exhibition, guests enjoyed a highly appropriate accom- opened his remarks with reflections on the paniment to the evening – a performance of art of map collecting. Highlighting the Chrysant Dmytruk (left) and Orest Talpash share their stories about collecting anti- lute music by Trevor Sanders. quarian maps.

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Boxing after 12 round for the WBC intercontinen- ed Valery Rudnev of Russia 6-2, 6-3 in the meter race and Ukraine’s men’s team won tal title. final. Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine’s top- bronze in the 4x100-meter relay. Ukraine’s Ukraine hosted a three-bout ticket at seeded tennis player, dropped one spot women’s pairs won silver in gymnastics the Donbas Arena in Donetsk on August 24 On July 2 at Spartak Gym in Kyiv, light from 37th to 38th place. and Ukraine’s men’s group won bronze. In that• attracted 30,000 fans. Stas Kashtanov heavyweight (175 pounds) Andrey rhythmic gymnastics, Ukraine’s Ganna (30-1-0, 16 KO) defeated Jaime Barboza (18- Monakhov• (2-13-0, 1 KO) lost to Umar Elina Svitolina defeated Shahar Peer of Rizatdinova won gold in hoop, silver in ball 7-0, 8 KO) of Costa Rica after Barboza took a Salamov (5-0-0, 4 KO) of Russia by TKO in Israel 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Baku Cup and a silver in clubs; compatriot Alina knee during an eight-count by the referee in the third round of six. Super middleweight on •July 28 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Svitolina is Maksymenko won bronze in ball and the 10th round and it was ruled a knockout (168 pounds) Serhiy Us (0-1-0, 0 KO) lost ranked in 49tth place, making her bronze in clubs. In trampoline gymnastics, after Barboza did not get up. Kashtanov to Russia’s Aslambek Idigov by unanimous Ukraine’s number one female tennis player. Viktor Kyforenko won gold in men’s tum- retained his WBA super middleweight (168 decision after four rounds, with judges Motorsports bling; and Ukraine’s women’s team won pounds) interim title. Light heavyweight scoring 40-36, 40-36, 39-37. bronze in the women’s synchronized. Ivan (175 pounds) Ismayl Sillakh (20-1-0, 16 KO) Ukrainian rally driver Vadym Nasetnko won gold in the men’s 85-kg ju- defeated Konstatin Piternov (12-3-0, 4 KO) In amateur rankings, Ukraine’s male Neseterchuk, 42, died of dehydration in the jitsu fighting event. Nadiya Volynska won of Russia after the Russian retired in the boxers ranking among the top three in Abu Dhabi desert during the Silk Way 2013 bronze in women’s medium distance orien- sixth round of their 10-round fight. • their• weight divisions include: Denys race. After a technical malfunction with his teering. In powerlifting, Vadym Dovganyuk Welterweight (147 pounds) Vyacheslav Bervinchyk (64 kg), second place; Taras vehicle, the driver attempted to walk to the won gold in the men’s heavyweight divi- Senchenko (33-1-0, 22 KO) defeated Carlos Shelestyuk (69 kg), second place; Ievgen nearest village. The rally course for the Silk sion; and Larysa Soloviova won gold in the Adan Jerez (37-15-3, 18 KO) of Argentina Khytrov (75 kg), first place. In the women’s Way race spanned from Moscow to women’s middleweight division; Olena with a technical knockout (TKO) in the division, Mariia Badulina (69 kg) is in first Asrakhan, near the Caspian Sea. Nesterchuk Kozlova on gold in the women’s super fourth round of their 10-round fight. place. Ukraine is set to host the AIBA Junior was a leader of the Sixt Ukraine team that heavyweight division; Viktor Testov won World Boxing Championships on had participated in previous Silk Way races silver in the men’s super heavyweight divi- On August 3 at Mohegan Sun Casino in September 5-15. and the famous Dakar Rally. sion; and Tetyana Akhmamyetyeva won sil- Uncasville, Conn., heavyweight Vyacheslav ver in the women’s middleweight. In sumo World Games Glazkov• (14-0-1, 0-10 KO) defeated Swimming competition, Oleksandr Gordiienko won American Byron Polley (25-15, 11 KO) in Illya Kvasha won silver in the men’s Ukraine finished in seventh place in gold in the men’s middleweight division; the second round with a TKO. 1-meter springboard diving final of the the medal tally – nine gold, 10 silver and Maryna Pryshchepa won gold in the wom- 15th FINA World Aquatics Championships nine bronze – at the IX World Games held in en’s middleweight division, Yevhen Vasyl Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic • • held July 19 through August 4 in Barcelona. Cali, Colombia, on July 25 through August 4. Kozliatin won silver in the men’s open divi- gold medalist (2008 Beijing, featherweight; The multi-discipline tournament attracted sion, Maryna Maksymenko won silver in 2012 London, lightweight), and considered Yulia Prokopchuk won bronze in the wom- • en’s 10-meter platform diving final. 4,500 athletes from 101 countries. Daria the women’s middleweight division, and one of the top amateur fighters in the world Kovalova won gold in the women’s singles Svitlana Yaromka won bronze in the wom- in recent years, told media personnel on Ukraine’s women’s synchronized swim team – Lolita Ananasova, Maryna bowling final. Margaryta Artiushenko won en’s open division. June 22 that he was shopping for a promot- silver in the women’s 100-meter surface er to begin a professional career in the ring. Golyadkina, Olena Grechykhina, Ganna Biathlon Klymenko, Kateryna Reznik, Oleksandra finswimming competition, and Artiushenko Lomachenko, who announced on July 26 his won bronze in the women’s Apnoea Olena Demydenko, 28, a four-time selection of Top Rank as his promoter, is set Sabada, Kateryna Sadurska, Anastasiya 50-meter race. Yana Trofymez won silver in junior world and two-time European com- to make his debut on October 12 on the Sachuk, Anna Voloshyna, Olha Zolotarova the women’s 400-meter surface finswim petitor, was found stabbed to death on June Bradley-Marquez pay-per-view bill as a and reserve members Vira Golubova and • race and Trofymez won bronze in the wom- 18 outside her home in Hlukhiv, in the featherwieght against Puerto Rican Dna-Mariia Klymenko – won bronze med- als in the team technical routine, the team en’s 200-meter surface race. Ukraine wom- Jonathan Oquendo (23-3, 16 KO) at Thomas en’s relay team won silver in the 4x100- (Continued on page 18) and Mack Center in Las Vegas. Top Rank free routine and the combined free routine. also signed Oleksandr Usyk, the Olympic heavyweight gold medalist at the London Viktoriya Solntseva won the gold medal Olympics, who will begin his pro career as a in the women’s 50-meter breaststroke at cruiserweight. The signing of both fighters the• European Junior Championships held in took place in London on July 26. Poznan, Poland, on July 10-14, with a meet- record time of 30.83 seconds, smashing the On July 26 at Thunder Valley Casino previous record of 31.45 that had stood Resort in Lincoln, Calif., super welterweight since 2007. Solntseva also won gold in the women’s 200-meter breaststroke, and com- (154• pounds) Taras Shelestyuk (2-0-0, 2 KO) won by unanimous decision against patriot Anastasiya Malyavina won silver in American Adam Ealoms (3-3-3, 1 KO). All the same event. Solntseva also won silver in of the judges scored 40-36 in favor of the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. Shelestyuk. Bohdan Plavin won a silver medal in the men’s 50-meter freestyle. Ukraine tied with On July 25 at Sport Life Club in Kyiv, the Czech Republic and Lithuania for fourth featherweight (126 pounds) Oleg place, each with two gold medals and three silver. A total of 511 swimmers from 42 Malinovsky• (8-0-0, 2 KO) won by unani- mous decision in an eight-round fight countries competed. After a strong night in against Bealrusian Khavazhy Khatsyhau the pool at the IPC Swimming World (10-2-0, 6 KO), with all judges scoring Championships, the Ukrainian team 78-73. Super welterweight (154 pounds) increased their lead in the medal standings, Sanyslav Skorohod (4-0-0, 2 KO) defeated accumulating a total of 36 medals (14 gold, Valetnin Zbrozhek (3-1-1, 0 KO) with a 10 silver and 12 bronze) in the first three third-round TKO. Super welterweight Illya days. Prymak (4-0-0, 4 KO) won against Valentyn Kuts (22-2-0, 8 KO) after Kuts retired in the World swimming champion Oleh third round. Kazakh Roman Zhailauov Lisohor and his business partner, Mykola (8-0-0, 6 KO) defeated Artem Skornyakov Chernyshkov,• are being held by Liberia’s (1-1-0, 0 KO) of Ukraine with a TKO in the national police force as of August 19 on third round of their four-round welter- charges of kidnapping and keeping alive weight division (147 pounds) fight. And Ivan Slipchenko, a Ukrainian national who Middleweight (160 pounds) Yevgeniy works at a casino in Monrovia. Local news- Smetana (0-0-0, 0 OK) won his first fight paper reports stated that Slipchenko was against fellow freshman Ivan Pritula (0-0-0, kidnapped and locked in an apartment for 0 KO) on points after four rounds. All of nine days after the two learned that he was Ukraine’s boxers at this event are prospects associated with criminal circles in Ukraine. of Elite Boxing Promotions. The accused kidnappers claim that they intended to deport Slipchenko to Ukraine. Maxim Bursak (26-1-1, 12 KO) defeat- ed British fighter Prince Aron ((23-4-1, 5 Tennis KO)• in the middleweight (160 pounds) Sergiy Stakhovsky moved up nine division for the EBU title on July 13 in spots in the ATP rankings to 90th place as of Monte Carlo. Bursak won by unanimous August• 19, as announced on the ATP web- decision after 12 rounds. Cruiserweight site. This bump in the rankings comes fol- (190 pounds) Dmytro Kucher (21-0-0, 15 lowing his second win at the Kazan KO) lost to Congolese Ilunga Makabu (12-1- Summer Cup ATP Challenger Tour in Kazan, 0, 13 KO) by mixed decision by the judges Russia, on August 12-18. Stakhovsky defeat- 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 No. 35 Motyl to present readings of Holodomor novel NEWARK, N.J. – The upcoming fall sea- graphic account of the wreckage left behind ment, encounter the body of a teenaged girl son will give readers ample opportunity to after the extermination of those who frozen under the ice of a river. ‘Only the tip hear author Alexander Motyl read from his opposed collectivization. Their grain and of her nose, which extended above the ice, Holodomor novel, “Sweet Snow,” in a vari- livestock were confiscated by the Soviet had begun to rot, creating an unsettling ety of Ukrainian communities in North state and any resistance was dealt with effect that reminded the count of a painting America. summarily. Millions were left to starve to by Kirchner or Dix.’ Later, they enter an Dr. Motyl will present the novel at the death in their isolated rural villages.” abandoned hut and discover ‘two corpses Ukrainian League of Philadelphia on According to Mr. Johnson: “Motyl has entangled in a macabre embrace. They September 13, in Detroit on September 22, found a clever device to bring out the ghast- appeared to be a mother and her child’… at St. Vladimir Institute in Toronto on ly horror of the result, now officially labeled Interspersed among these disturbing October 4, at the Oseredok Ukrainian genocide by the Ukrainian parliament. He descriptions, Motyl’s characters bicker, Cultural and Educational Center in creates a four-man cast of contrasting squabble and argue their contrasting politi- Winnipeg on October 5, at The Ukrainian nationalities, all political prisoners, who are cal beliefs. I was reminded of Alexander Museum in New York on October 12, at the accidentally set free in mid-famine when Solzhenitsyn’s ‘The First Circle’ in which Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in their Black Maria police van overturns. An GULAG intellectuals keep their spirits up by Chicago on October 20, and at the National American Communist journalist, a Pole, a constant argumentation…. Motyl finds little Ukrainian Shrine of the Holy Family in German aristocrat and a Ukrainian nation- outlet for the humor he exploited so well in Washington on November 3. alist climb out of the upturned van bruised his previous novels but his Ukrainian back- “Sweet Snow” is Dr. Motyl’s sixth novel. but not broken, and their macabre adven- ground brings out his poetic side in his It is set in Soviet Ukraine in the terrible ture begins. This volatile foursome slogs description of the vast snowscapes and winter months of 1933, when the through deep snowdrifts in the winter of changing skies.” Communist Party authorities under Joseph 1933 stumbling over corpses and dodging Dr. Motyl is a professor of political sci- Stalin engineered a famine that took the cannibals in Ukrainian ghost towns.” ence at Rutgers University-Newark. His lives of 3 million to 6 million Ukrainian “Motyl, who grew up in New York in the paintings are on display at the internet gal- peasants in several months. Lower East Side Ukrainian ghetto, spares lery Artsicle.com. “Sweet Snow” was pub- In a review published in Facts and Arts us no detail,” the reviewer continues. “The lished by Cervena Barva Press and is avail- (May 20), Michael Johnson calls the book “a four men, he writes with clinical detach- able on amazon.com.

jump (14.65 meters). Melnychenko had (3 kg) with a distance of 68.62 meters (a Mr. Bubka, 49, who broke 35 world records Sportsline two outdoor personal best events at the personal best) at the IAAF World Youth as a champion pole-vaulter, also serves as Moscow meet, with the 800-meter race Championship held in Donetsk on July an executive board member of the IOC and (Continued from page 17) (2:09.85) and the high jump (1.86 meters). 10-14 at Olympiyskiy Stadium. The compe- is a vice-president of the International Sumy Oblast. Police were investigating her tition attracted athletes from 150 coun- Association of Athletics Federations, the Olha Saladuha won bronze in the tries. Ukraine tied with six other countries governing body for track and field. The roommate, who police described as a con- women’s triple jump at the Meeting Areva victed murderer who is believed to have for 32nd place in the medal count, includ- election is to be held in Buenos Aires on in Paris• Saint-Denis on July 6 as part of the ing the Czech Republic, Egypt, Israel, September 10. Bubka was the first pole- crossed the border into Russia. Demydenko IAAF Diamond League meetings. had retired from the sport and had begun Morocco and Poland. vaulter to clear more than six meters, and the first and only man to clear 20 feet. His coaching. High jumper Bohdan Bondarenko set a Handball new record at the Atheltissima meeting records of 6.15 meters indoors and 6.14 Ukraine has submitted a bid to host meters outdoors have not been seriously Athletics during• the IAAF Diamond League event in Lausanne, Switzerland, on July 4 with a the 2018 European Women’s Handball threatened. Mr. Bubka’s goals for the IOC Ukraine’s Serhiy Smelyk won gold in the 2.41-meter jump. Bondarneko improved Championship,• it was reported on July 15. include strengthening the Olympics’ ties men’s 200-meter race at the DN Galan meet his 2.38-meter jump at the IAAF The tournament is held every two years, with the screen-centric younger generation, of the• IAAF Diamond League on August 22 Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games in London with the previous tournament being held including the creation of a global youth in Stockholm, Sweden. Olha Saladuha won on July 26-27, and the 2.36-meter jump he in Serbia. The 2014 tournament will be council, picked through national Olympic silver in the women’s triple jump. set at the IAAF Sainsbury’s Grand Prix in held in Croatia and Hungary, and in 2016 it committees, to generate input. On fears Birmingham, England, on June 30. With this will be held in Sweden. about Russia’s anti-gay climate in the build- Ukraine finished in eighth place at the up to the Summer Olympics 2014 in Sochi, latest jump, he bested the 1985 meet Chess 14th IAAF World Championships in record set by Rudolf Povarnitsyn of Russia, Mr. Bubka reassured: “I am confi- Moscow• on August 10-18, with two gold 2.40-meters. The European Athletics Ukraine’s Zahar Efimenko and dent Sochi will be a great success; there will and one bronze medal. Heptathlete Hanna Federation, for the second month running, Mikhailo Oleksienko (both grandmasters) be no discrimination to anyone: to athletes, Melnychenko won gold with a personal had declared Bondarenko as European won• second and third place at the 20th Abu officials or spectators. This is clear. This best of 6,586 points; Bohdan Bondarenko Athlete of the Month for June. Dhabi International Chess Festival held June Olympic charter, and the IOC communicates won gold in the men’s high jump (2.41 30 through July 8 with 6.5 points each. After with the authorities of Russia, and they meters, tied his personal best); and Olha Ukraine’s Valeria Semenkova won two tie-breaker matches, Igor Kurnosov of confirm to us there will be no question at Saladuha won bronze in the women’s triple bronze in the women’s hammer throw Russia won the final against Efimenko. all. Of course, this is a Games for people, for • athletes, and we will not punish the ath- Olympics letes.” Having competed during the Cold Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee War, and missing the 1984 Games in Los president Sergei Bubka was profiled in the Angeles due to a reciprocal boycott by the August• 15 edition of The New York Times, Soviet Union, Mr. Bubka said he does not highlighting his candidacy for the presiden- want any athlete to miss their opportunity cy of the International Olympic Committee. at the Games.

SINGING THE TONES INSTITUTE FOR EASTERN ORTHODOX STUDIES, UAOC-OU, est. 1983 3002-3015 ROE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77087-2409, USA Fly in December 25, 2013 and out January 1, 2014. Take advantage of advance reservation (suggested before October 1, 2013) discounted flights, December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014 The Liturgical Music Faculty, Institute for Eastern Orthodox Studies, UAOC-OU will offer a six day course on the singing of the Lviv/Bakhmetev eight tones (40 melodic forms). These melodies are the basis for the singing of most changeable liturgical texts in Kyivan, Belarusian and other Slavic Orthodox Traditions. Mastery is prerequisite for ordained reader. More demonstration and rehearsal than lecture, the classes will be taught in English using “movable DO” seven syllable solfeggio, facilitating the tones’ adaption to any language. Ukrainian, Belarusian and Spanish speakers available to translate. Prerequisite for the course is the ability to match pitch. The Event is open to everyone, men and women over 18 (younger with parent/guardian) of any tradition, jurisdiction or nationality. Please bring laptop computers, Bible, Chasosov, Oktoyekh, Mineya, Molytovnyk, Trebnyk and Sluzhebnyk in your preferred language. ($10.00 materials fee). Kellia and Trapeza are by donation in the Monastery, Seminary Dorm and Convent. Registration is required. Metropolia Consistoria (713) 645-3300.

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September 7-8 Ukrainian Festival, Baltimore Ukrainian Festival September 21 Potato bake and pig roast, Ukrainian Homestead, Baltimore Committee, Patterson Park, Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com or 215-657-1758 [email protected] or 410-870-1720 September 22 38th annual Ukrainian Festival, Protection of the Blessed September 7-8 Ukrainian Village Fest, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Newtown, CT Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Castle Hill Farm Chicago Catholic Church, 312-829-5209 or [email protected] Pumpkin Patch, 203-269-5909

September 8 Connecticut Ukrainian Day Festival, St. Basil Seminary, September 25 Book presentation by Alex Motyl, “The Holodomor Reader: Stamford, CT 203-269-5909 New York A Sourcebook on the Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine” by Bohdan Khlid and Alex Motyl, Columbia University, September 13 Golf tournament, Ukraina Sports Association, Royal [email protected] or 212-854-4697 Etobicoke, ON Woodbine Golf Club, 905-576-0809 or [email protected] September 26 Ukrainian Heritage Night, Ukrainian Congress Committee New York of America, Citi Field, 212-228-6840 or www.ucca.org September 14 Carpathian Ski Club weekend, with tennis tournament, Kerhonkson, NY general meeting and banquet, Soyuzivka Heritage September 27 Film screening, “The Runaway” by Marek Tomasz Center, www.soyuzivka.org New York Pawlowski, Polish Cultural Institute New York and the Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University, Ukrainian September 14 Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, Institute of America, 212-288-8660 Campbell Hall, NY 845-427-2644 September 29 Banquet, Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 September 14-15 11th annual Washington Ukrainian Festival, stage show, Chicago Silver Spring, MD and Saturday dance, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox September 29 Fashion show, The Ukrainian Museum, Cathedral, www.standrewuoc.org or 301-414-5458 New York www.ukrainiamuseum.org or 212-228-0110

September 14- Folk Art Courses, The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 October 3 Book presentation by Diana Howansky Reilly, “Scattered: November 9 or www.ukrainianmuseum.org New York The Forced Relocation of Poland’s Ukrainians After World New York War II,” Columbia University, [email protected] or 212-854-4697 September 15 Bus trip to The Ukrainian Museum, Ukrainian National Whippany, NJ Women’s League of America – New Jersey Regional October 5 Concert, Music at the Institute, Ukrainian Institute of Council, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New New York America, [email protected] Jersey, 973-376-4807 October 5 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of September 20-22 Church consecration, hierarchical divine liturgy Whippany, NJ New Jersey, 201-317-8518 or www.uaccnj.org Whippany, NJ and banquet, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 973-590-2969 or 973-887-3616 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events September 21 Cocktail party, Jazz Age at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion, advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions New York Young Professionals Council, Ukrainian Institute of from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors America, 212-288-8660 or [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

Дирекція Школи Українознавства при ОУА „Самопоміч“ в Ню-Йорку подає до відома, що НАВЧАННЯ В НОВОмУ ШкільНОмУ 2013/2014 рОці розпочнеться в суботу, 14 вересня 2013 року за адресою Схід 7-ма вулиця, Ню-Йорк, Н.Й. 10003

Збір учнів у клясах о 9:00 год. ранку Навчання розпочнеться після Літургії і триватиме до 12:00 год. дня. Запис нових учнів від 1-12-ої кляс та передшкілля відбуватимуться в суботу, 14-го вересня, в канцелярії школи. Вхід до школи з Тарас Шевченко Плейс (між 6-ю і 7-ю вулицями)

За дальшими інформаціями глядіть на веб-сторінку www.ukrainianschool.nyc.org. При школі існує СВіТлИЧкА під опікою 83-го Відділу Союзу Українок Америки (СУА)

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday-Sunday, September 7-8 St. Basil’s Seminary in Stamford, Conn. children’s activities, delicious Ukrainian food varenyky, kovbasa and kapusta, hot dogs, a Beginning at 9 a.m. there will be over 20 and a Kozak beer garden. Festival hours are sweets table and coffee. Musical entertain- CHICAGO: Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Ukrainian vendors; coffee and donuts will be noon to dusk; a Ukrainian “zabava” will be ment will be provided by violinist Innesa Catholic Church will host its 11th annual held Saturday at 8:30 pm. Admission and Tymochko-Dekajlo at 4-6 p.m. The roasted pig Ukrainian Village Fest 2013 on the parish available. Confessions will be heard before the parking are free. For more information contact will be ready at 5 p.m. For information visit grounds, located in the heart of the Ukrainian 11 a.m. liturgy celebrated by Bishop Paul the Festival Office, 301-384-9192, or Iryna www.ukrhomestead.com or call 215-657- Village at 739 N. Oakley Blvd., at the corner of Chomnycky. Afterwards, Ukrainian and picnic Trypupenko, festival director; 301-414-5458 1758 or 215-235-3709. Oakley and Superior streets, one block south foods will be available. At 2:15 p.m. a program or [email protected]; or visit www.stan- of Chicago Avenue. Festival hours are: at the outdoor pavilion will feature: the dance Sunday, September 29 drewuoc.org. Saturday, 1-10 p.m., with indoor and outdoor ensembles Zolotyi Promin (Hartford); NEW YORK: A Fashion Show beginning at “zabavy” (dances), both starting at 9 p.m.; Barvinok (South Bound Brook, N.J.); Vesna Saturday, September 21 2:30 p.m. at The Ukrainian Museum will fea- Sunday, 1-10 p.m., with an outdoor zabava (Spring Valley, N.Y.); Chervoni Maky (Trenton LEHIGHTON, Pa.: The Ukrainian Homestead ture a runway show of fashion, jewelry and under the big tent. Non-stop stage activity out- N.J.); Kalynonka (Stamford); bandurist Olya of ODWU Inc., located at 1230 Beaver Run accessories by Ukrainian designers from side under the tent will feature: the Fryz; Udech Band; and singers Sisters Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235, is sponsoring a Ukraine and United States. A Viennese cafe Hromovytsia dance ensemble, with its Korenovsky, Evelin Solonyka, Pavlo Doskoch potato bake and pig roast beginning at 1 p.m. reception will follow. Space is limited. Tickets, Blyskavytsia School of Ukrainian Ballet, and and Iryna Zabylytna. Dance music will be pro- Admission is free. The buffet cost is $15 per at $60 per person, may be purchased online at other local dance groups. Street vendors will vided by Halychany at 5-8 p.m. Also on the person, or food can be purchased separately. www.ukrainianmuseum.org or by calling 212- offer arts and crafts from all over North program: children’s activities. Admission for Food includes holubtsi, pulled pork, potatoes, 228-0110. America; local ethnic cuisine will be available. all age 12 and over: $5 per person in advance, There will be children’s games and rides, and a $10 at gate; free parking. For tickets, informa- grand lottery drawing for a first prize of tion or to volunteer, call 203-269-5909. PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES $2,500 (cash). The festival entrance fee is $5 Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15 (age 13 and up) per day. For more information Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service contact the Parish Office at 312-829-5209 or SILVER SPRING, Md.: Bring your family and provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian [email protected]. friends to the 11th annual Ukrainian Festival community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area on Sunday, September 8 the grounds of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Information should be sent to: [email protected]; payment should be sent to STAMFORD, Conn.: The 46th Connecticut Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ Ukrainian Day Festival is sponsored by the Spring, MD 20905. There will be wonderful 07054. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type the Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Committee at Ukrainian artists and dancers, crafts, vendors, text into the body of the e-mail message.

216 Foordmore Road P.O. Box 529 Kerhonkson, NY 12446 1-845-626-5641 [email protected] 2013 Summer Events August 29-September 2 Labor Day weekend (TBA) Tennis and swimming championships September 7 Private event September 8-12 Gymnasium reunions: Bayreuth, Berchtesgaden, Karlsfeld, Landshut, Regensburg September 13-15 Carpathian Ski Club (KLK) weekend September 16-18 Gymnasium reunions: Mittenwald and Salzburg September 20-22 Private event October 18-20 Plast U.S.A. national conference October 25-27 Halloween November 8-10 Plast Orlykiada

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