INSIDE:  85th anniversary of The Ukrainian Weekly – pages 6-7  President Petro Poroshenko’s speech at U.N. – page 9  Community Chronicle: Toronto and Hartford – page 15

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXVI No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 $2.00 Th Anniversary of The Ukrainian Weekly 85 Since its founding in 1933 to the present day, The Weekly has by Stefan Kaczaraj served all readers who are interested in Ukraine and Ukrainians, President/Chief Executive Officer including members of the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian of the Ukrainian National Association Canadian communities, Ukrainians around the globe, scholars This year, The Ukrainian Weekly celebrates its 85th anni- interested in Ukrainian affairs, policy-makers and opinion lead- versary. The first issue of The Ukrainian Weekly appeared ers. This newspaper is well aware of its role in representing on October 6, 1933, as a supplement to the Ukrainian- Ukrainian Americans and their concerns, as members of the U.S. language Svoboda, which marks its own major milestone – its Congress and their staffs read and rely on The Ukrainian Weekly. 125th anniversary – in 2018. Both newspapers are published Since early 1991 – that’s before Ukraine re-established its inde- by the Ukrainian National Association, which prides itself on pendence – The Weekly’s Ukrainian American journalists have this invaluable service to our community. reported major news developments from Ukraine. At the time of its founding, the mission of The Ukrainian The Ukrainian Weekly has always been a powerful force in Weekly – indeed the reason for its existence – was dual: to our Ukrainian community in North America. Through the keep Ukrainian American youth involved in the Ukrainian decades, it has rallied community members behind Ukrainian community and to disseminate to the English-speaking world national causes, such as the defense of human rights activists the truth about Ukraine, including news emerging from in the USSR, the ultimate goal of independence for Ukraine, Ukraine about Stalin’s Holodomor that was killings millions in the erection of a monument in Washington to Taras our ancestral homeland. Shevchenko, the international recognition of the Holodomor Heeding the advice of Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Dr. Luke of 1932-1933 as genocide and the dedication of the Myshuha and recognizing the needs of the Ukrainian commu- Holodomor Memorial in Washington. nity at the time, the Ukrainian National Association began On behalf of the Executive Committee and the General publishing The Weekly to reach those who could not read its The Ukrainian Weekly has played a crucial Assembly of the Ukrainian National Association Inc., I greet the Ukrainian-language newspaper. The Ukrainian Weekly and its role in reporting developments in Ukraine, editors and correspondents of The Ukrainian Weekly on this pioneering editor Stephen Shumeyko knew that what matters whether that was back in the 1930s, when auspicious anniversary. Congratulations on your efforts through most is a Ukrainian heart and soul; therefore, there must be a our homeland was subjugated by foreign the 85 years of The Ukrainian Weekly’s illustrious history. place within the Ukrainian nation for those sons and daugh- powers, or today, 27 years after Ukraine re- Mnohaya lita and continued success for the good of our ters who do not know Ukrainian. established its independence. diaspora community and the Ukrainian nation!

BREAKING NEWS: Senate Attacks on Ukrainian activists go unpunished passes Holodomor resolution by Mark Raczkiewycz The U.S. Senate has passed, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 435 – “A resolution express- KYIV – Hundreds of protesters assem- ing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anni- bled in at least a dozen cities across the versary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932- country to draw attention to a slew of 1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve unsolved attacks on civic activists since as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies 2017. against the people of Ukraine.” As far west as Uzhhorod in the Among other things, the bipartisan reso- Zakarpattia region and Severodonetsk in lution “recognizes the findings of the easternmost Luhansk Oblast, they pro- Commission on the Ukraine Famine as sub- tested under the slogan of “Silence Kills” mitted to Congress on April 22, 1988, includ- since 55 attacks on journalists, civic ing that ‘Joseph Stalin and those around him activists and corruption whistleblowers committed genocide against the Ukrainians have gone unsolved – 40 of them over in 1932-1933.’ ” the past 12 months. The latest attack on an activist came The preamble notes: “Raphael Lemkin, who Natsionalna Druzhyna on October 4. Kyiv City Councilman devoted his life to the development of legal Some 300 protesters gathered on Bankova Street in Kyiv near the Presidential Serhiy Husovsky was hospitalized after concepts and norms for containing mass atroc- Administration building on September 28 to call attention to dozens of attacks on ities and whose tireless advocacy swayed the green antiseptic was poured on him as civic activists in the past year that remain unsolved. United Nations in 1948 to adopt the he was entering the Kyiv State Convention on the Prevention and Punishment Administration building. of a human rights activist and lawyer in attack for what Ms. Handziuk said was of the Crime of Genocide, authored an essay in As a local lawmaker, Mr. Husovsky has Kyiv Oblast, Iryna Nozdrovska, who was her long-time effort to expose corruption 1953 entitled, ‘Soviet Genocide in [the] been pushing for the creation of a muse- investigating the death of her sister. in the city. She has accused a local police Ukraine,’ which highlighted the ‘classic exam- um on Poshtova Square where artifacts In fifteen cases, the assailants used official of demanding a kickback and ple of Soviet genocide,’ characterizing it ‘not and an ancient street dating to the either firearms, or traumatic or bladed regional authorities of covering up the simply a case of mass murder [, but as] a case Kyivan-Rus’ times have been uncovered weapons. sale of illegally felled timber, according to of genocide, of destruction, not of individuals on the site where an underground shop- Another victim is Kateryna Handziuk, her Facebook posts. She also has stated only, but of a culture and a nation.’ ” ping mall is to be built. He also has advo- who was attacked in Kherson, 340 miles that pro-Russian forces are still active in The resolution was introduced on March cated for establishing a park in an eastern south of Kyiv. She is a 33-year-old adviser the Kherson area. 14 by Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio). It had 12 Kyiv neighborhood where developers to the city’s mayor and acting head of the Police initially qualified the acid attack original co-sponsors, and by the time of its want to build an apartment complex. city executive committee. under the lesser charge of “hooliganism” passage had 20 co-sponsors. Since 2017, 55 attacks have occurred, On July 1, more than 35 percent of her five of which led to deaths, including that skin was burned in a sulphuric acid (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40

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United States and NATO send Ukraine demands access to Sentsov American people.” He added that the U.S. will also provide assistance for construction The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ukraine’s Naval Command Center in has demanded access to Ukrainian film reassuring messages to Georgia Ochakiv. “Today’s event clearly shows that director Oleh Sentsov, who has been on the Strategic Partnership between Ukraine are already sold in U.S. cities in volumes hunger strike in a Russian prison for more by Giorgi Menabde and the United States is vibrant and produc- that could be expected based on relative than four months. In a tweet on September Eurasia Daily Monitor tive,” Mr. Poroshenko stressed. Vice-Admiral U.S. demand, he added. 29, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokeswoman McAllister emphasized: “I am convinced A few weeks before Georgia’s presiden- Meanwhile, as the Georgian governmen- Mariana Betsa called for Ukrainian officials tial elections, scheduled for October 28, the tal delegation held talks in the U.S., NATO and doctors to be allowed to visit Mr. that these boats will also serve well in the authorities in Tbilisi are trying to demon- Deputy Secretary General Rose Sentsov. Russia’s penitentiary service said hands of the Ukrainian Navy. In the hands of strate their unwavering support for closer Gottemoeller reaffirmed the alliance’s on September 28 that an unspecified “cor- skilled sailors, such as U.S. Coast Guard and links with the United States and the North “strong commitment” to Georgia during her rection” in Mr. Sentsov’s treatment had Ukrainian Navy, the Island-class motorboats Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). At the meetings with government leaders in Tbilisi been ordered. It later published a photo of have proven themselves to be versatile and same time, Tbilisi has been receiving posi- (Civil Georgia, September 21). “We are in him being examined with a stethoscope. efficient assets. Their teams have distin- tive signals from Washington and Brussels. excellent shape with regard to our NATO- Mr. Sentsov is serving a 20-year prison guished themselves in preventing illicit traf- On September 20, Georgian Prime Georgia relationship,” Ms. Gottemoeller said term after being convicted on what he and ficking, emergency response, defense oper- Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, who was vis- at her joint press conference with Deputy human rights monitors say are trumped-up ations and rescue of people in the seas.” iting the United States (including to attend Foreign Minister David Dondua. “We will charges of terrorism. Imprisoned in (Presidential Administration of Ukraine) continue to help you prepare for member- the United Nations General Assembly ses- Russia’s far-northern Yamalo-Nenets Ukraine to build Azov Sea base sion in New York City – Twitter.com/ ship going forward,” she stressed (Mfa.gov. region, Mr. Sentsov started a hunger strike BakhtadzeMamuka, ge, September 21). The on May 14, demanding that Russia release Reuters reported that Ukraine will build September 25), met in deputy secretary gener- 64 fellow Ukrainians he considers political a military base on the Azov Sea and has sent Washington with U.S. and Western al also confirmed that prisoners. Mr. Sentsov has refused to seek a more forces to the area to counter a worsen- Secretary of State leaders are NATO “remains commit- pardon from Russian President Vladimir ing Russian threat. Viktor Muzhenko, chief of Michael Pompeo. The ted to its statement at Putin. Ambassadors from the Group of the General Staff, told Reuters that Russia had main topic of their talks increasingly the Bucharest Summit in Seven (G-7) leading industrialized nations moved beyond covert fighting in the Donbas was deepening bilateral considering the 2008 that Georgia will as well as major figures from the world of region to building up its military presence on defense and security become a member of the cinema, including director Jean-Luc Godard Ukraine’s borders and nakedly aggressive cooperation. Moreover, Georgian and alliance” (Civil Georgia, and actor Johnny Depp, have all called for actions against ships sailing to Ukrainian the Georgian head of Ukrainian prob- September 21). Mr. Sentsov’s release. During the Venice ports. The Azov Sea has become a flashpoint government and U.S. Ms. Gottemoeller film festival earlier this month, Hollywood this year. Ukraine says Russia is preventing secretary of state dis- lems under the expressed concern over stars urged Moscow not to let him die, and ships from reaching Ukrainian ports through cussed the situation in same umbrella. Russia’s military activity leading figures in the Russian film industry spurious inspections and detentions. the occupied territories in the Black Sea region. have also called for his release. (RFE/RL, Washington has called on Russia to stop – Abkhazia and South She called on Russia to based on reporting by AP and AFP) “harassing” ships, and supplied Ukraine with Ossetia (Civil Georgia, September 21). withdraw troops from Abkhazia and South U.S. patrol boats. “All those actions that are Judging by his statement after speaking Ossetia. According to her, NATO allies con- Ukraine receives U.S. patrol boats being taken in the Azov Sea region, are ele- with Mr. Pompeo, Mr. Bakhtadze was tinue to prepare, together with the During a working visit to the United ments of building up our presence in this pleased with the dialogue: “Great meeting Georgian side, Georgia’s accession to the States, Ukraine’s President Petro region for an adequate response to possible with Secretary Pompeo in [the] State North Atlantic Alliance (Svoboda.org, Poroshenko and First Lady Maryna provocations by the Russian Federation,” Department. We discussed [our] future September 21). Poroshenko took part in the solemn cere- Gen. Muzhenko said, according to Reuters. Action plan and all-time high U.S.-Georgian No less important a signal for Georgia mony of transferring two Island-class patrol He noted that Ukraine had already relations. This meeting added new dynam- was the statements of influential U.S. diplo- boats to the Naval Forces of Ukraine. The deployed more air, land, sea and artillery ics to the existing bilateral dimension,” the mats at the September 11-12 Tbilisi ceremony took place on the territory of the forces to the area. (Ukrainian Canadian Georgian leader tweeted (Civil Georgia, International Conference, “The World in U.S. Coast Guard shipyard in Baltimore. The Congress Daily Briefing, based on Reuters) September 21). 2018: Upside Down?” co-hosted by the certificates on transfer of equipment in the Canada’s counter-explosive threat training After the meeting, U.S. State Department McCain Institute for International presence of the Ukrainian president were Spokesperson Heather Nauert pointedly Leadership and the Economic Policy signed by Vice-Admiral of the U.S. Coast Exercise Ardent Defender, the largest stated, “The United States continues to sup- Research Center (EPRC). “For Georgia to Guard Michael McAllister and Commander counter-explosive threat training ever to port Georgia’s sovereignty within its inter- succeed on the path to reform is the ulti- of the Naval Forces of Ukraine Ihor Voron­ take place in Canada, begins October 1 at nationally recognized borders, and the U.S. mate and most important way to beat chenko. The Presidential Administr­ation of CFB Borden and 4th Canadian Division looks forward to one day welcoming Vladimir Putin,” A. Wess Mitchell, the U.S. Ukraine reported that President Training Center in Meaford, Ontario. For Georgia into NATO” (Civil Georgia, assistant secretary of state for European Poroshenko said: “The first two Island boats the first time in the history of the exercise, a September 21). and Eurasian affairs, said at the conference will become another brick to strengthen a A reassuring engagement was also held (Civil Georgia, September 12). He added naval alliance between the Ukrainian and (Continued on page 12) in the White House, where Mr. Bakhtadze that U.S.-Georgia cooperation is “stronger held talks with one of the key figures in the than it has ever been” and Georgia is “an administration of President Donald Trump, important symbol of freedom and Western National Security Advisor John Bolton (1tv. values.” Mr. Mitchell also reiterated that FOUNDED 1933 ge, September 17). Following their talks, Mr. Washington would “remain committed to The Ukrainian Weekly Bolton tweeted, “Today I met with Prime seeing Georgia into NATO.” He noted the Minister Bakhtadze of Georgia to affirm the NATO and U.S.-led exercises in Georgia “are An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., solidarity of the U.S.-Georgia relationship. A demonstrations of U.S. willingness to a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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WINDOW ON EURASIA Only two men – Putin and Erdogan – can block No doubt that Russia has nuclear weapons Ukrainian autocephaly now, claims commentator in occupied Crimea, says Felgenhauer

by Paul Goble bezhchikov-iz-upts-mp-poshel-na-desyat- by Paul Goble notes, “Formally, this is a secret, but the car- ki-01102018220000).) riers are already prepared and special Implicitly recognizing that the Ukrainian “Unfortunately,” the Moscow editor says, Pavel Felgenhauer, an independent Russian weapons are located in the warehouses of Orthodox are about to gain autocephaly, a “we cannot stop this. We have very few, in military analyst, says that even though the 12th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Russian Orthodox nationalist commentator fact, practically no, church instruments” to do Moscow will not confirm or deny the pres- Defense of the Russian Federation.” In his says Orthodox Church opponents of that so. A major reason for this, Mr. Stepanov sug- ence of nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea, view, some of the arms are already on Black move have run out of resources to stop that gests, is that the arm of the Russian Orthodox there can be no doubt that the Russians Sea vessels or at airbases in Crimea. development and that only two men – the Church that should have been fighting this have placed them there because of the pres- “For Moscow, Crimea is Russian territo- presidents of Russia and of Turkey – can battle, the Department for External Church ence of nuclear-capable delivery systems. ry, and therefore it isn’t bothered about prevent what Anatoly Stepanov says will be Relations, has failed to do its job. He tells Ukraine’s Gordon news agency agreements on the non-proliferation of a disaster. Instead, it has concentrated “all its that most of them are probably still in stor- nuclear arms,” the military specialist con- Mr. Stepanov, the editor of the Russkaya efforts on contacts with the Vatican and age bunkers, but some of them may already tinues. The 1991 accord between the USSR, Narodnaya Liniya portal, which is more pro- ecumenism. As a result, “we don’t have be installed in launch vehicles for possible and later Russia, on the one hand and the Kremlin than pro-Moscow Patriarchate, practically any church means of influence use (gordonua.com/news/crimea/felgen- U.S. on the other, “bore only the character of argues that it is extremely likely that the on the situation regarding Ukrainian auto- gauer-rossiya-ne-budet-podtverzhdat-ili- a gentlemen’s agreement” and is not in fact ecumenical patriarch in Constantinople will cephaly” and can only hope either that the oprovergat-nalichie-yadernogo-oruzhiya-v- now being observed. issue the Tomos of autocephaly in the com- Ukrainians will overreach and be rejected krymu-no-ono-tam-est-mozhno-ne-somne- Russian forces have by various estimates ing weeks (ruskline.ru/news_rl/2018/ by Constantinople or that the ROC can vatsya-395148.html). up to 10,000 tactical nuclear weapons. At 10/02/kto_mozhet_ostanovit_ukrainskuyu_ make use of “political instruments.” The situation today, Mr. Felgenhauer least some of them are in Crimea. “No one avtokefaliyu/). Those include, in the first instance “a continues, is a “pre-war” one if one is should have any doubts about that,” Mr. If that happens, he continues, there Muslim, the Turkish leader Recep Erdogan. speaking “about tactical nuclear arms.” He Felgenhauer underscores. would then be a Church assembly in It is precisely he who can create for the Ukraine consisting of 60 hierarchs from the Istanbul patriarch such problems that [the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv latter] won’t be concerned with the fate of Patriarchate, 13 from the Ukrainian the Orthodox in Ukraine.’” Moscow reportedly floats idea to sideline Autocephalous Orthodox Church and an Some Orthodox will be horrified by turn- unknown number from the Ukrainian ing to outside political figures to achieve the Orthodox Church of the Moscow Church’s aims or to the very idea of “appeal- Ukraine in talks about release of Sentsov Patriarchate to form the new Ukrainian ing to a Muslim for help in a fight among by Paul Goble sentsova-na-buta-yaroshenko-i-butinu). Church. Orthodox,” Mr. Stepanov concedes. But there None of the three Russians held by the (According to Ukrainian sources, there are good reasons for doing both in what is Compounding the viciousness that has U.S. has anything to do with the Ukrainian are at least 10 hierarchs of the last who are becoming a desperate situation. driven its Ukrainian prisoner Oleh Sentsov conflict. Mr. But is being held as a illegal traf- ready to join what Mr. Stepanov describes That is what Khalif Omar did and St. to go on hunger strike for 140 days, ficker of weapons, Mr. Yaroshenko is in pris- as this anti-canonical action (dsnews.ua/ Sofrony surrendered Jerusalem to him as a Moscow reportedly has floated a plan to on for drug smuggling, and Ms. Butina is society/10-iz-83-schet-episkopov---pere- result, even though Omar refused to pray release him that would sideline Ukraine being held on charges of illegally being with Sofrony at the time. “We also do not from such talks and reinforce the Russian involved in seeking to subvert U.S. elections. Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on need to pray with Erdogan; we only need claim that the conflict in Ukraine is According to his source, Mr. Kanygin ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia him to help us stop autocephaly,” Mr. between Russia and the United States. continues, “Moscow is prepared to discuss who has served in various capacities in the Stepanov writes. And there is good reason Pavel Kanygin, a Novaya Gazeta journal- such ‘a humanitarian action’ directly with U.S. State Department, the Central to think that the second political figure who ist, reports that a source he describes as Washington under the condition that Intelligence Agency and the International can stop Ukrainian autocephaly has already “close to talks about the exchange of pris- Ukraine formally will not be a party to the Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice asked him to. oners between Russia and Ukraine” says talks.” The journalist adds that a Russian of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio That figure, of course is Vladimir Putin. that Russia is prepared to release Mr. Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for And thus, for us it remains “only to pray for Sentsov if the U.S. releases three Russian she has no knowledge of such discussions. International Peace. The article above is the slaves of God, Vladimir and Recep” so prisoners Moscow wants back: Viktor But, Moscow has pursued a similar tactic in reprinted with permission from his blog that they will help the Church avoid the Konstantin Yaroshenko and Mariya Butina the past. In 2017, it exchanged two called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- split that Constantinople is working toward (novayagazeta.ru/articles/2018/09/30/ woneurasia2.blogspot.com/. in Ukraine. 78005-versiya-moskva-hochet-obmenyat- (Continued on page 5)

Critics blast Lviv Oblast’s ban on Russian-language culture

by Christopher Miller guage in western Ukraine – especially in In September, Ukrainian President Petro ance #diversity.” RFE/RL Lviv, an oblast with around 2.5 million resi- Poroshenko signed into law a controversial The condemnation from Moscow was dents – Russian is still widely spoken there. bill that made Ukrainian the required lan- particularly fiery. A Russian State Duma dep- KYIV – It’s a measure some Ukrainians Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean pen- guage of study in state schools from the uty and the leader of the nationalist Rodina claim is necessary to fight Russia’s potent insula in March 2014 and has backed a con- fifth grade on. The bill still allows students party, Aleksei Zhuravlev, called backers of “hybrid warfare.” tinuing separatist conflict in the country’s to study their native languages as a sepa- the law “animals” and “Russophobes.” But critics, including Western diplomats eastern Donbas region. Moscow has rate subject. “Soon these reactionaries will start to in Kyiv, are blasting a moratorium in west- cracked down on pro-Ukrainian activists Some Ukrainian politicians expressed tear out the tongues of their fellow citizens ern Ukraine on all Russian-language books, and closed Ukrainian-language schools in their discontent, including Yevgeniy if they decide that a particular tongue is too films and songs as bigoted and misguided. Crimea, and more than 10,300 people have Murayev, a lawmaker from the For Life Russian,” he tweeted. Fifty-seven of 84 regional councilors in been killed in the conflict, which drags on opposition party. “As politicians and mem- Sergei Tsekov, a member of the Lviv, regarded by some as Ukraine’s cultur- despite two peace deals and multiple bers of Parliament are supposed to do, I International Relations Committee in the al capital, approved the regionwide ban on attempts at a cease-fire. speak the state language [Ukrainian] and Federation Council, Russia’s upper house of September 18. According to the motion, a copy of which use it to communicate in matters of the Parliament, claimed the Lviv motion “vio- The response has been largely muted was published on the council’s website, the state,” he wrote on Facebook. lates international law as well as the within Ukraine, where there are doubts moratorium aims to “overcome the conse- “But the rest of the time I do not use it in Ukrainian Constitution,” according to about how energetically it will be enforced, quences of prolonged linguistic principle,” he added, as a sign of protest Russia’s state-run RT TV station. but some influential outsiders are ques- Russification” and will remain in place “until against what he called the government’s ‘How things have changed’ tioning the move. the [Russian] occupation of Ukrainian terri- “cultural war.” Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine, Roman tories comes to an end.” The passage of the moratorium on Despite the moratorium, it is unlikely that Waschuk, responded by calling it “just plain Russian-language content came as the city Russian books will disappear from store ‘Playing into Moscow’s hands’ dumb.” of Lviv opened its 25th annual book forum, shelves or Russian films will be inaccessible, “The Lviv Oblast ban as formulated is Moscow justified its invasion of Ukraine the slogan for which is “Market of Freedom.” especially given their availability online. narrow-minded, discriminatory and #just- by claiming that the government that came Judith Gough, the British ambassador to The council’s motion does not explain plaindumb. And I say this as a diasporic to power in Kyiv after street unrest sent Kyiv, joined Ambassador Waschuk in blast- how it plans to enforce the moratorium. native speaker of Ukrainian and consistent Kremlin-friendly President Viktor Yanuko­ ing the move, which she suggested was The Lviv councilors who supported the advocate of affirmative action for cultural vych into exile was discriminating against intolerant. “I couldn’t agree more. C’mon measure called on other regions to take products in that language – but also #diver- Ukraine’s Russian-speaking population. Lviv Oblast, you’re better than this... (And I similar measures, adding that they planned sity,” he tweeted. Some of Kyiv’s subsequent measures say this as a fan/student of both the While Ukrainian is the predominant lan- appear to have played into its critics’ hands. Ukrainian and Russian languages) #toler- (Continued on page 14) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40 No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 5

Attacks... (Continued from page 1) Sentsov nominated for Sakharov Prize before acquiescing to public pressure and RFE/RL true to our own convictions of universal principles of democracy, human rights, rule upgrading it to “attempted murder.” European lawmakers have praised She posted a video on the eve of the of law, and freedom of thought,” Mr. Kukan Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov, who said. nationwide protests on her Facebook page has been on hunger strike in a Russian pris- from her hospital bed. Looking scarred and The parliamentarian from Slovakia on for more than four months, as a defend- added that if awarded the Sakharov Prize, bald headed, Ms. Handziuk said: “I know I er of “the supremacy of law and values over look bad, but I look better than the state of the filmmaker would be the first European brute force and deception.” laureate since Russia’s Memorial Human justice and rule of law in Ukraine. Why The center-right European People’s hasn’t one case been solved? Who is cover- Rights Center in 2009 and the first ever lau- Party (EPP), the biggest political group in reate from Ukraine. ing up the ones who gave the orders for the European Parliament, nominated Mr. these attacks? Unfortunately, such ques- The Parliament’s committees on foreign Sentsov for this year’s Sakharov Prize for affairs and development will now shortlist tions have become rhetorical.” Freedom of Thought. During the September 27-28 evening three of the chamber’s eight nominees, who Presenting the nominee to the European also include Syrian photographer Caesar protests, President Petro Poroshenko was Parliament’s committees on foreign affairs still in the U.S. at the time, attending the and Seyran Ates, a German lawyer of www.facebook.com/pg/gandziukgate and development, parliamentarian Eduard Turkish origin who is fighting against 73rd session of the United Nations General Kukan on September 27 said Mr. Sentsov is Kherson whistleblower Kateryna Handziuk extremism. Assembly. He did issue a brief statement a prisoner of conscience who decided to go in an undated picture. The laureate is to be announced on through the Presidential Administration on hunger strike “in hope that his voice is website saying that he “shares the concerns October 25 and the prize will be presented human rights,” stated a Freedom House heard and the world understands the val- of the activists,” while attributing the to the winner at a ceremony on December news release released on October 3 jointly ues of honor, truth, freedom, and democra- attacks to the rise of crime in the country. 12. with Amnesty International, Human Rights cy.” Ms. Handziuk, however, believes the The annual Sakharov Prize was estab- Watch and Frontline Defenders. Mr. Sentsov, a Crimean native who attacks are systemic in nature and not iso- lished in 1988 by the European Union’s One example the pro-democracy watch- opposed Russia’s 2014 takeover of the lated. “There is a connection between all parliament to honor individuals and orga- dog specifically noted was the death of Ukrainian peninsula, is serving a 20-year the attacks on civic activists that have nizations defending human rights and fun- environmental activist Mykola Bychko. He prison term after being convicted of terror- recently taken place,” she stated on damental freedoms. “was found hanged” on June 5 in the woods ism in a trial that he, human rights groups Facebook. “There is context, and it goes The prize, named in honor of the Soviet near the village of Eskhar in Kharkiv and Western governments contend was beyond having a regional [aspect].” physicist and dissident Andrei Sakharov, is region… the local police started a suicide politically motivated. In Kyiv, some 300 protesters assembled. worth 50,000 euros ($58,000 U.S.). investigation, but they have yet to investi- Imprisoned in Russia’s Far North They were joined by activists from other Previous laureates include South Africa’s gate the possibility that Byhchko was killed Yamalo-Nenets region, Mr. Sentsov started regions, notably from Odesa – the country’s Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai, a girl a hunger strike on May 14, demanding that third most populous city – where an alarm- in connection with this activism,” Freedom who has championed the rights of Pakistani Russia release 64 fellow Ukrainians he con- ing 14 attacks have occurred. House wrote. girls to receive schooling. siders political prisoners. Three-time victim Oleh Mykhailyk suf- Even judges aren’t immune to attacks. Earlier this month, citing a lawyer for Mr. Copyright 2018, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted fered a gunshot wound to his lung on Poltava judge Larysa Holnyk was beaten Sentsov, Human Rights Watch said that he with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ September 22 in Odesa during the latest on November 22. In May 2016 she pub- agreed to begin taking an oral nutritional Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, attack. He subsequently lost 1.5 liters of lished a video in which Poltava Mayor supplement at some point in the past two Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see blood and was declared clinically dead Oleksandr Mamai asks her to close an months, after suffering his first health cri- https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-s-sentsov- before doctors stabilized his condition. He administrative corruption case against him. sis. leads the local party branch of Syla Liudey Afterwards, she wrote a letter to the nominated-for-2018-sakharov-prize/295 “By supporting Oleh Sentsov, we stay (Power of the People). Council of Judges complaining of pressure 13176.html). He has resisted illegal construction in the against her and her family. city for a number of years and wants to run A persistent target of attacks is anti-graft for mayor. Like many activists who’ve been activist Vitaliy Shabunin of Kyiv. On July 17, attacked in Odesa, Mr. Mykhailyk is a harsh he suffered chemical burns when a green e Ukrainian American Bar Association critic of incumbent Mayor Gennadiy antiseptic liquid was poured on his face Trukhanov. The mayor holds a Russian pass- while he was attending a rally at the is proud to announce its port and has ties to organized crime, accord- Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s ing to a BBC Panorama report and a sepa- Office. As the chairman of the Anti- rate investigation by the Organized Crime Corruption Action Center, he and his team 41st Annual Conference and Corruption Project. Mr. Trukhanov has have faced intimidation and lawsuits since repeatedly denied both allegations. Viktor Yanukovych was president in 2010- to be held in the Odesa-based journalist Svitlana Pidpala 2014. He has also criticized the Poroshenko was beaten on June 24 for what she says administration for not installing institu- Longworth House O ce Building are her investigations on environmental tions to ensure the rule of law fast enough. protection issues and the May 2, 2014, Later, the Internal Affairs Ministry con- 15 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C. clashes between pro-Ukrainian and firmed that members of the National Police Russophone activists. Forty-six pro-Russian took part in the attack on Mr. Shabunin. As Friday and Saturday, November 9-10, 2018 adherents and two pro-Ukrainian unity a result, the Prosecutor General’s Office activists died during a violent confronta- ordered a criminal case opened, yet no one US-UKRAINE: tion on that day – most of them as a result has been indicted. of a fire inside the Trade Unions House. “The conduct of these investigations NEW POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND LESSONS FROM THE PAST Another victim of physical violence in raises concerns that those responsible for the southern port city is Alina Podolyanka, the attacks, including those who ordered e public is invited to attend this critical conference focused on a pro-Ukrainian activist and member of the them, may not be brought to justice,” the Ukraine and the interplay with U.S./Western security needs in the face regional Narodnyi Rukh Ukrainy (People’s Freedom House news release said. of unrelenting Russian aggression. American and Ukrainian experts on Movement of Ukraine) party. If the crimes go unpunished things only diplomacy, economic development, international law and history will “The purpose of such attacks is clear: to will get worse. provide multi-dimensional perspectives on Ukraine’s current challenges silence activists and human rights defend- “This is only the beginning. Violence will and options. ers and to discourage others from speaking only become harsher,” warned Kherson out against injustice or standing up for whistleblower Ms. Handziuk. A Banquet will be held Saturday evening, November 10, 2018. involved, from the resolution of his fate, Moscow... thus playing into Moscow’s false narrative of what is occurring in that country. KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Continued from page 3) And on the other, it would equate in the Crimean Tatars with Turkey for two minds of many the actions of the entirely Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD 1st District) Russians accused of being spies, Ukrainian politicized Russian court system that put human rights activist Mikhail Chaplyga Mr. Sentsov and many others in jail on the Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. says, thus making the Novaya Gazeta story basis of trumped-up charges and faked evi- entirely plausible, however demeaning it is dence with the decisions of U.S. courts All details, including scheduled conference speakers, topics and reserved to Ukraine. where the rule of law is ensured not only tickets are available on-line at www.uaba.org. is is more than a But any such exchange in the Sentsov by national traditions but by intense media networking event for lawyers. It is an exceptional opportunity for all case would be doubly unfortunate however coverage. concerned members of the public to hear--and contribute--to a vital welcome his release from prison would be. Mr. Sentsov must be freed, but Ukraine discussion on a burning topic for all. On the one hand, it would sideline must not be sidelined and U.S. justice must Ukraine, the country most directly not be demeaned in the process. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40

TH THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Anniversary of THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Another milestone for The Weekly 85 It’s a tradition for this newspaper to publish an annual editorial on the occasion of UKRAINIANS PROTEST yet another anniversary of its founding. But this year marks The Weekly’s 85th anni- October 6 DELIBERATE STARVATION versary – a significant milestone in the history of a newspaper that has honorably, reliably and steadfastly served the Ukrainian community here in North America and OF UKRAINE BY THE BOLSHEVIKS Ukrainians worldwide. This article appeared in the premiere issue The Ukrainian Weekly has been published continuously since its first issue rolled 1933 of The Ukrainian Weekly, dated October 6, 1933. off the presses in Jersey City, N.J., on October 6, 1933 – the result of a wise decision made by the Ukrainian National Association to offer this fraternal benefit in addition A series of mass meetings are being held to the Ukrainian-language newspaper Svoboda (then a daily). The two newspapers are among the most important contributions that our publisher, the UNA, has made by the Ukrainians throughout America and to its members and the entire Ukrainian diaspora. Canada, protesting against the barbaric The Weekly was born with a dual mission: to inform the English-speaking world attempts of the Bolshevik regime to delib- about the Great Famine of 1932-1933 that was decimating the population of Ukraine, erately starve out and depopulate the and to keep new generations of Ukrainians born in America in touch with and Ukrainian people in Ukraine. involved in Ukrainian community life. It was the initiative of Svoboda Editor-in-Chief The purpose of this international starva- Luke Myshuha, who told delegates to the 1933 UNA Convention that the Ukrainian tion by the Bolsheviks is to forever quell youth needed a news forum of their own. The Weekly’s first editor was Stephen the Ukrainian struggle for freedom. Shumeyko, all of 25 years old, who knew there was a place within the Ukrainian Since the overthrow of the Ukrainian nation for those who, though they might not know the Ukrainian language, had a National Republic by the Bolsheviks fifteen Ukrainian heart and soul. And Shumeyko fervently believed that the new publication years ago, the latter have used every con- had a most important role: to instill in its young readers “the idea that as Americans ceivable terroristic weapon to stamp out of Ukrainian descent they are duty-bound to help their kinsmen in foreign-occupied the Ukrainian attempts to free themselves. and oppressed Ukraine to win the national freedom for which they have been fight- Thousands of Ukrainians have been sum- ing and sacrificing for so many years.” marily shot for the slightest political In its first year of its existence The Weekly published much documentation about offense; other thousands were sent to cer- the Holodomor and memoranda opposing U.S. recognition of the USSR. It strove to tain death to Siberia and the notorious counter Soviet disinformation and news reports by some journalists – most promi- Solovetsky prison Islands. But to no avail. nently Walter Duranty of The New York Times – that denied the Famine. The Weekly The Ukrainian spirit of independence still of 1933 also reported on the Ukrainian American community, which by then had the burned on. The Ukrainian Weekly’s first editor, Stephen Shumeyko (1933-1959). self-confidence to speak out about its concerns and show off its culture. For example, The Reds therefore finally hit upon the the new paper covered Ukrainians protesting the U.S. decision to recognize the Soviet most inhuman plan ever conceived, in test against this persecution of unprece- Union. It reported on the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933, where the Ukrainian Pavilion order to achieve their end: and that is the dented and inhuman character. – the only one not financed by a government – proudly introduced countless visitors deliberate carrying out of Ukraine practi- At the present time the Bolsheviks have to the rich Ukrainian heritage. cally all the grain and other foodstuffs, with forbidden Ralph B. Barnes of the Herald Fast forward to 2018. The Ukrainian Weekly has now published nearly 4,400 the result that over five million Ukrainians Tribune, W. H. Chamberlain of the Christian issues. It has reported major news developments, such as the erection of the Taras have died during the past year from starva- Science Monitor, the correspondent of the Shevchenko monument in Washington, the founding of the National Movement of tion. Manchester Guardian and many other lead- Ukraine (Rukh), the re-establishment of Ukraine’s independence and the dedication The Bolsheviks are trying to screen this ing correspondents to enter Ukraine. Only a of the Holodomor Memorial in Washington. In fact, The Weekly’s Ukrainian deliberate starving by declaring that poor few extreme Bolshevik sympathizers such American journalists were on the ground in Ukraine since January 1991 – even crops are responsible for this great famine. as Walter Duranty of The New York Times before the historic declaration of the independence of Ukraine on August 24 of that This excuse is rather a grim jest when we are permitted to do so. Even Duranty has year. (And we were the first to publish an English-language translation of that docu- consider that Ukraine, the home of the admitted that the famine has decimated the ment.) Today our newspaper is available in print and online. Our digital archives famed “chornozem,” is one of the most fer- Ukrainian population. include all the issues of The Weekly published from day one. (Explore them at www. tile lands on this earth. ukrweekly.com – access to the years 1933-2017 is free.) Practically all of the leading press of Scenes of extreme horror are described As we mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of The Ukrainian Weekly, we England and the Continent has been filled by eyewitnesses. There is absolutely noth- thank all of our loyal subscribers who’ve been supporting our work and thus demon- for the last four or five months with strating their belief that this newspaper of the Ukrainian community is important to ing to eat. Even the rodents have all been descriptions of the pitiful scenes through- the functioning – and, indeed, existence of that community. We hope to be serving eaten up. People die in their tracks, and are out Ukraine. our community for many more years to come, thus fulfilling the noble mission set by left to rot. Many instances of cannibalism Appeals are being made to the Red Cross The Weekly’s founders back in 1933. have been reported. to establish a base in Ukraine in order that Dr. Ewald Amende, secretary of the all Ukrainians can send their aid through Congress of National Minorities at Bern, this base. At the present time such aid is Switzerland, has recently described this impossible, as the Bolsheviks will not per- famine in Ukraine as the “shame of the mit it. Turning the pages back... twentieth century.” His Holiness Pope Pius Further appeals are being made to the Oct. XI has recently expressed his deepest sym- U.S. Government not to recognize this On October 6, 1978, The Ukrainian Weekly celebrated the pathy and an offer to help. Cardinal Communistic dictatorship, as it is founded 45th anniversary of its founding in 1933. An editorial at the time [Theodore] Innitzer, Archbishop of Vienna, upon principles that are contrary to all 6 noted the changes that the newspaper had undergone in those issued on August 19 a protest against the rules of humanity and civilization. Appeals 45 years. Bolshevik barbarity and an appeal for help are also being made to the Government to 1978 The editorial noted: “…While initially designed as a newspa- for the Ukrainians to the International Red send a Special Mission to Ukraine in order per for Ukrainian American youth, The Weekly has since then Cross. The head of the Ukrainian Catholic to study the conditions under which the not only continued to inform the younger generations of Ukrainian Americans, but those Church, Metropolitan Andrew [Andrey] Ukrainian people are living under this who were students 45 years ago, those who grew up with The Weekly, as well as non- Sheptytsky, together with Ukrainian tyrannical and oppressive Bolshevik dicta- Ukrainians. It is a tribute to the wisdom and foresight of the Ukrainian National Archbishops and Bishops, has issued a pro- torship. Association in deciding to publish an English-language Ukrainian newspaper to preserve our identity here and to tell Ukraine’s story to the non-Ukrainian world. “With its articles, on Ukrainian life in America, translations of major Ukrainian- language works and reports of the human rights movement in Ukraine, The Weekly saved possibly three generations of Ukrainians from alienation. With the destruction of Editors of The Ukrainian Weekly Ukrainianism by the Kremlin in Ukraine today, that task of keeping our people here aware of their spiritual heritage is of utmost importance. Stephen Shumeyko 1933-1959 “Over the years, The Weekly has also undergone many changes in appearances. From a Helen Perozak Smindak 1957-1958 full-size four-page paper, set in hot lead and printed on a letterhead press, The Weekly, thanks to investments by the UNA, has been converted into a 16-page tabloid that is print- Walter Prybyla 1959-1960 ed on some of the most modern printing equipment in existence.” Walter Dushnyck 1959-1965 (intermittently) Looking to the future, “As The Weekly draws closer to its 50th anniversary, it will contin- R.L. Chomiak 1960-1961 ue to offer the best service to its readers, to our community and to our people in Ukraine.” The Weekly’s editorial thanked the support of its readers and assistance it receives from Zenon Snylyk 1962-1978 the UNA, which it said without them, “all of this progress would have been impossible.” Ihor Dlaboha 1978-1980 Five years later, in a letter dated October 19, 1983, the UNA Supreme Executive Committee congratulated The Ukrainian Weekly on its 50th anniversary. Roma Sochan Hadzewycz 1978-present The letter noted the work of the newspaper’s founding editor, Stephen Shumeyko, as (given title of editor-in-chief in July 1991) well as his role as the first president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee. (Continued on page 13) No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 7 Th 85 Anniversary of The Ukrainian Weekly October 2 OUR TENTH ANNIVERSARY September 26 OUR UKRAINIAN WEEKLY

This editorial appeared in The Ukrainian Weekly’s The commentary below appeared in the September 26, 1943 issued dated October 2, 1943. 1953 1953, issue of The Ukrainian Weekly.

Ten years ago, on October 6, 1933, The of inspiration, information and reading by Theodore Lutwiniak Ukrainian Weekly made its first appear- which they cannot get elsewhere. ance. The 18th Regular Convention of the How far the Ukrainian Weekly has The Ukrainian Weekly will soon Ukrainian National Association, held in May advanced towards its objectives is not for enter upon its 21st year of service to of that year in Detroit, had decided that in us to say. However, we would like to point the Ukrainian American youth. the development of Ukrainian American out a fact long-recognized by impartial Faithfully, every week for 20 years, it life the time had come when our younger observers, that no other younger genera- was delivered to our young people in generation, born and raised here, had to tion of Americans of old world background all parts of the United States and have, in addition to the Svoboda, a weekly is as group-conscious as is the Ukrainian Canada. organ of their own, published in English American younger generation, and that no That The Weekly has been of ser- and dedicated completely to their special other such generation has shown as much vice cannot be doubted. Several needs and interests. And thus The interest in its old world cultural heritage thousands of pages of worthwhile Ukrainian Weekly was born. and the valuable role it can play in the material about the Ukrainian people, Since that time The Ukrainian Weekly has development of American life and culture, their history, culture and aspirations, endeavored to fulfill its function as such to as has the younger generation of much of which required research the best of its ability. Primarily it has devoted Americans of Ukrainian descent. We like to and painstaking translation, have itself to the problems and issues confronting think that The Ukrainian Weekly deserves been published during the years. The our young people in relation to their some credit for this. In any event, if thus far Weekly has publicized the activities Ukrainian background and their American The Ukrainian Weekly has succeeded in of numerous youth clubs and environment. In this connection it has, first serving our younger generation as well as leagues. It has proven itself to be an of all, striven to make them good and loyal the Svoboda has served the older genera- important part of our youth life in Americans. Likewise it has endeavored to tion, then certainly it may be said that The that it has treated youth problems make them worthy descendants of the free- Weekly has done more than well enough. thoroughly and in an unbiased man- dom-loving Ukrainian race. At the same time Today, of course, The Ukrainian Weekly ner. it has constantly inculcated them with the devotes its main efforts to our country’s At the time when The Ukrainian idea that as native-born Americans of war effort. In every way possible it strives Weekly made its initial appearance, Ukrainian descent they are duty- October 6, 1933, there were not bound to help their blood kins- Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Luke Myshuha (1933-1955). many Ukrainian American youth men in foreign-occupied and clubs or organizations; as a matter of oppressed Ukraine to win the devoted to Ukrainian American youth fact there, were not too many active young national freedom for which they which has enjoyed uninterrupted publica- have been fighting and sacrificing people. Although we do not claim The tion from the very beginning. for many centuries. Weekly is responsible for all the progress The Weekly is available to UNA mem- These then have been the and activity credited to the youth today, we bers for only two dollars annually, non- main objectives of The Ukrainian nevertheless believe that it had much to do members – three dollars annually. These Weekly. To attain them The with it. One need but glance through back rates would be considered as bargains even Weekly has (1) propagated issues of the paper for confirmation of this in prewar years! The small rates barely pay among its readers the inspiring statement. The growth and development of the cost of printing and circulation in these principles of Americanism; (2) the Ukrainian youth movement in all its days of high prices. Readers have the UNA given them at least a rudimenta- phases can be traced in The Weekly. to thank for this. It is another indication ry knowledge of their Ukrainian The Weekly has benefited not only its that the UNA has the interests of its mem- cultural heritage and also of the readers but its publisher as well. The bers in particular and the youth in general centuries-old Ukrainian struggle The Ukrainian Weekly Editor Zenon Snylyk (1962-1978). Ukrainian National Association has made in mind at all times. for national freedom; (3) sup- the facts concerning itself generally known, In one week The Weekly will have its ported, and at times inspired, their organiza- to make the Ukrainian American contribu- and this publicity has resulted in bringing 20th birthday. Stop to think about that for a tional efforts; (4) impressed upon them the tion to this war effort as great as possible. It many new members into the organization. moment... 20 years. For the youth to main- necessity of their becoming active members is prompted to do this not only by a sense UNA youth branches also received much tain a publication for so many years is an of the UNA – the chief bulwark of Ukrainian of duty, but also by the realization that only Weekly space, which helped increase their accomplishment in itself! We have every American life; (5) acted as a forum for their a victory of the American cause and arms, membership. reason to be proud of our Ukrainian views on the various important problems as well as those of their allies, will ensure The Weekly first appeared in tabloid Weekly. and issues facing them; (6) kept them the future existence and development of form, four pages. With the increase in the Let us continue to support our paper abreast of the latest developments in the “American way of life,” and, at the same number of youth branches and youth mem- with even greater enthusiasm than we have Ukrainian American organized life; (7) kept time, provide at least an opportunity for bership figures, the UNA increased the size shown in the past. We all like the paper and them informed on the current events in the the Ukrainian people in their native but of the paper to six pages (tabloid). Today it we all like to receive it every week. Let us land from which their parents emigrated; enslaved land to establish a free, indepen- appears in four full-size pages, eight col- contribute to it, help circulate it, and boost and (8) generally provided for them a type dent and democratic state of Ukraine. umns to the page. It is the only periodical it whenever we can.

goal which is dear to all Ukrainians – a free that Ukrainian Americans are loyal THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY and independent state of Ukraine.” American citizens, but “are forced to wage October 6 IS BORN! Much of what appeared in The Ukrainian an unremitting campaign of protests against Weekly in its early issues focused on poli- the Soviets for their barbarism having This article by longtime columnist Myron B. Kuropas, Ph.D., tics. On November 17, 1933, the new UNA caused, by means of deliberately fostered was published in the October 6, 2013, issue of The gazette urged youth to protest President famine in Ukraine, the death of millions of 2013 Ukrainian Weekly. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s proposed recogni- Ukrainian lives during the past year...” tion of the Soviet Union and to participate in On May 28, 1934, Congressman Hamilton the planned protests. “We should bring to Fish Jr., a New York Republican, introduced by Myron B. Kuropas its own Ukrainian identity.” To help it do that, he argued, a news forum that is writ- America’s attention... the fact that Soviet H.R. 399 condemning the Soviets for, among When Luke Myshuha became Svoboda’s ten and edited exclusively by youth is need- Russia... is a conglomeration of enslaved other crimes, creating “the famine as a editor-in-chief in 1933, a new era in UNA ed. Convention delegates agreed. The alien nationalities who desire their own means of reducing the Ukrainian population history was born. A visionary, he was par- Ukrainian Weekly was born. independent lives but are prevented from and destroying Ukraine’s political, cultural ticularly concerned about the ethno- From its inception, the new UNA organ doing so... by the Bolshevik rule of brutal and national rights.” On June 8, The national identity of the next generation. focused on Ukraine. As Stephen Shumeyko, force and terror. These subject nations, Ukrainian Weekly urged its readers to “con- “We must always stress the joy, beauty, the indefatigable first editor, wrote on including the Ukrainians, do not recognize centrate their energies in provoking... public and excitement of Ukrainian history, cul- December 9, 1933: “We write about Soviet Russia as their government...” opinion in the favor of the Ukrainian cause.” ture, music and literature to our youth,” Mr. Ukraine” because The Ukrainian Weekly When some readers protested that The Soviet Embassy condemned the effort Myshuha declared at the 1933 UNA con- “must serve as a guide to our American- opposing American foreign policy was as “wholly grotesque.” vention. “But we should also be aware of Ukrainian by pointing out, in its own inimi- somehow unpatriotic, The Ukrainian the fact that every generation must develop table language and style, the road to the Weekly explained on November 24, 1933, (Continued on page 14) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40 No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 9

FOR THE RECORD President Poroshenko’s address at the United Nations Following is the text of the statement by ing, we have to ensure maximum flexibility President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine deliv- and comprehensiveness of the agenda of ered on September 26 during the General the General Assembly, which is the only Debate of the 73rd session of the United inclusive and chief policy-making forum. Nations General Assembly. The text was That is why Ukraine introduced the item released by the Presidential Administration “The situation in the temporarily occupied of Ukraine. territories of Ukraine” in the agenda of the current session of the General Assembly. Distinguished Madam President, Member states should be provided with Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: every possibility for in-depth consider- On behalf of Ukraine, I congratulate ations of all urgent situations that require Madam President [Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit of attention of the international community. India] on the election as President of the As outlined by the General Assembly 73rd session of the General Assembly. president, we have to “facilitate quick and We support outlined priorities and are effective responses of the General Assembly ready to do our share in translating them to emergency situations.” Ukraine, as one of into reality. vice-presidents of the 73rd session, stands Our deliberations are taking place at a ready to contribute to that. defining moment for the Organization. As member states, we “conferred on the Despite the universal appeal for peace and Security Council the primary responsibility declared commitment to uphold it, wars for the maintenance of international peace and armed conflicts remain our reality. and security.” What shall we do if a veto- Conflicts are the main reason for the rise in holding member of the Security Council refugees and displaced persons worldwide Presidential Administration of Ukraine uses this right not to help international to the unprecedented figure of 65.5 million. President Petro Poroshenko at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. peace and stability, but to help itself escape Since no peace means no development, from responsibility? hundreds of millions are doomed to misery. kills. It ruins homes. It lies on industrial bility. It is time to say that the abuse of the veto The international security environment scale. The international community’s ability to right is a brake that often does not allow seemed rock-solid less than two decades It pretends that Ukraine, as well as ensure systemic and inevitable responsibil- our organization to really act. We believe ago. Now it has descended into a volatile Georgia “attacked themselves”. Do we know ity for each and every violation of interna- that progress on the Security Council and increasingly disturbing state where which neighbor of Russia will “attack itself” tional laws – first and foremost the norms reform will be an important contribution to both traditional and hybrid threats are next? and principles of the U.N. Charter – is the the ongoing U.N.-wide change. challenging stability of our societies. Or will the world be “comfortably numb” benchmark indicating how successful we, We support launching text-based talks Too often lofty rhetoric on peace, respect in a hope that “the next one won’t be me”? as the family of nations, can be in achieving within the Intergovernmental Negotiations for international law and commitment to As we defend Ukraine’s land and our common goals. and are ready to engage constructively in human rights remains just that – rhetoric, free choice, as we counter the resurging Ensuring responsibility is never an easy this process. nice-sounding words, politically correct neo-imperialist power willing to divide the feat. We also expect that the ongoing reform messages, which, however, are not backed world anew – we defend the Free World. Let me be clear on this point: Nothing of the peace and security pillar envisaged by concrete actions. The U.N. shall not be silent, when the will stop Moscow from continuing its by the secretary-general, with the support We may become tempted to talk about values and principles rooted in its Charter aggressive expansionist policies if it does of the General Assembly, would contribute achievements or grand plans for the future. and the entire body of international law are not face a united stand of the international to the speed and abilities of the organiza- However, from our perspective, addressing being violated by a veto country. community, if punishment for its actions tion to react to the emerging threats to fundamental problems that the U.N. and the This is not just a challenge, but our does not become inevitable. international peace and security. international community as a whole face is chance to make the United Nations relevant It is due to the lack of relevant punish- Ukraine fully shares the approach of the much more important. and to make the motto of this Assembly ment that after Georgia came Ukraine, that secretary-general on the peacekeeping We shall never forget that the raison d’être session work. [Editor’s note: The theme of after Litvinenko came the Skripals, that activity of the organization within his con- of this Organization is to “save succeeding the 73rd session’s General Debate is after Aleppo came Idlib… cept of the “Action for Peacekeeping (A4P).” generations from the scourge of war”. “Making the United Nations Relevant to All The Kremlin has no intention to stop. It is a timely opportunity for member states Madam President: People: Global Leadership and Shared After the occupation of Crimea, it aims now and the U.N. leadership to consider mea- Unfortunately, my fellow citizens have Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and at occupation of the Sea of Azov between sures leading to effecting real changes in become a part of that one-fifth of the world Sustainable Societies.”] Ukraine and Russia. Having illegally con- U.N. peacekeeping. population who is experiencing the horrors Madam President: structed a bridge across the Kerch Strait, The very same peacekeeping that Ukraine of war. How did such a deterioration in the Russia launched a systematic disruption of has been asking the U.N. to deploy on its ter- As I deliver my speech, reports have world affairs happen? freedom of international navigation ritory since April 2015, when I addressed my brought a sad news about another human Many assumed that the respect for peace through the Kerch Strait for Ukrainian and request, supported by the Parliament of life just lost on the frontlines of the war and international law is a constant given. foreign ships. Ukraine, to the president of the Security inflicted upon my country by the perma- Developments on the international stage Such brutal actions must be rejected as Council, to the president of the General nent member of the U.N. Security Council. over the last decade have seriously under- illegal, including under the U.N. Convention Assembly and to the U.N. secretary-general. Yesterday, and the day before, several mined this confidence. Appeasement and on the Law of the Sea. They require a strong After the failure of the U.N. to prevent families, again, were struck by grief, as their quick fixes to difficult problems have prov- response, including an enhanced sanctions aggression against Ukraine, we still hoped loved ones perished under Russia’s hostile en to be a false option. policy and other targeted measures. that the U.N. would help settle the conflict attacks. It has proven that staying comfortably Efficiency of international actions often by deploying an U.N.-mandated multina- Moscow turns Ukrainians to orphans. silent when international norms are falls short of expectations and the relevance tional peacekeeping force in the occupied It tortures our patriots in its prisons. breached does not stop but encourages the of the United Nations itself is questioned. Donbas. A mission, with a strong mandate Over 1.5 million people became internal- offender to continue its destructive policies. We must admit that the responsibility and broad responsibilities to help bring ly displaced persons. Your silence is exactly what the Kremlin for fixing the current state of affairs rests peace on the Ukrainian soil. Rather than to They still can’t return to their homes. weaponizes against Ukraine and, ultimate- with all of us collectively and each of us freeze the conflict or cement the presence Russia constantly multiplies the human ly, against all of us! individually. of the aggressor and its proxies in Donbas. tragedy, which lately received a new dimen- It’s naïve to believe that safe shores will If we are committed to building peaceful, We firmly count on further progress on sion: ecological. always be around. equitable and sustainable societies, we pro- this important issue. It poisons the Ukrainian soil and causes There will be no safe shores, shall we tect the U.N. Charter, uphold its norms and After all, and perfectly in line with the an environmental disaster not only in the allow someone to feel that he is not bound principles, take resolute action to restore topic of this General Debate – “Making the occupied Crimea, but in Donbas as well. by any norms or restrictions. That he has a justice. Let me say it more precisely – the United Nations relevant to all people” – it is This has been a daily reality for right to reshape the international system to beautiful language of the Charter is worth through such a U.N. Security Council- Ukrainians for four years now. Thousands his liking. his interests are more legitimate nothing if it is not enforced. No more mandated PKO [peacekeeping operation] of deaths, destruction, displacement and than ours. words, time for deeds! that the U.N. would save countless lives and human suffering. In the absence of a strong and united The United Nations must gain momentum prevent further sufferings. For my fellow citizens, these years have reaction, such an extremely irresponsible as there are continued attempts to ruin the Madam President: become a tremendous challenge – a test for and selfish actor resorts to the tactic of fur- rules-based international order and revise We remain as determined as ever to their determination and solidarity, resil- ther escalation, creating new crises, raising internationally recognized state borders by keep defending every inch of our territory ience and faith. the stakes, blackmailing other countries and force. This dangerous slide towards the world against the aggression. At the same time, Let us not forget what this war is about. even entire international organizations. All with no civilized rules has to be stopped. we will continue exploring all available Ukraine made a sovereign decision to in an effort “to get away with murder.” In this regard, there is a need to revital- means to end the conflict peacefully and live its way and promote the Free World We shall not allow this to happen. We ize and strengthen the role of the General restore the territorial integrity of Ukraine. based on democratic values and rules. shall bring the world back on track. Assembly in the sphere of international Russia punishes Ukraine for this decision. It What is the cure? In one word: responsi- peace and security. With conflicts spread- (Continued on page 18) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40 No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 11

Christine Syzonenko Ukrainian American Cultural Center of N.J. holds ninth annual festival

WHIPPANY, N.J. – Weather conditions could not have been better on September 22 for the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey’s (UACCNJ) ninth annual Ukrainian festival. An abundance of delicious food, bountiful shopping in the vendor court and two stage shows featuring top- notch entertainment kept the hundreds of visitors fully occupied. Varenyky, borshch, holubtsi, shashlyk and numerous other tasty foods were sold at outdoor food tents and kiosks, while the indoor bakery café had a steady flow of customers. The social club offered a special “Borshch Cocktail” and plenty of cold beer, Ukrainian and domestic, with accordion music at the outdoor beer garden. In the photos, clockwise from top: Iskra Ensemble in “Pryvit;” violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo; Iskra Academy dancers in “Tambourines;” young dancers from Kalyna in “Kozatska Slava;” Ukrainian National Women’s League of America members in the bakery; co-MCs Alexandra Zawadiwsky (left) and Anya Tomko; dancers from Kalyna in “Pid Bilymy Vitrylamy;” vocalist Veronica Nalywayko. Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko

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Police, the Niagara Regional Police, and the a social-media post that the dead were all said on the ATR television channel on NEWSBRIEFS Sûreté du Québec. The exercise has drawn between the ages of 13 and 15. A fourth October 1. He noted that military equip- participants from over 20 nations, and boy, age 10, was injured in the explosion ment is supplied from the occupied penin- (Continued from page 2) observers from the United Nations and and was being treated in hospital for shrap- sula, for example, to Syria. “Crimea has cur- unit from the Ukrainian Armed Forces is NATO, making it one of the most multina- nel injuries, he wrote. Mr. Prikhodko told rently turned into a large Russian military participating. Canada’s Department of tional exercises hosted by the Canadian the AFP news agency that the group had base. We have reasonable suspicions that National Defense stated: “The aim of the Armed Forces (CAF). (Ukrainian Canadian gone for a walk, adding, “They found an there may be nuclear weapons or at least exercise is to refine skills needed to defeat Congress Daily Briefing) abandoned house and were just looking for infrastructure for nuclear weapons there,” explosive threats that could be faced during adventure.” He added, “We are constantly the minister added. (Interfax-Ukraine) Three boys killed by land mine confronted [by the problem of mines] and I operations. This training aligns with ROC threatens break with Istanbul Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defense Three boys have been reported killed think it is something that will continue for Policy, which lays out a clear plan for mod- and another injured by a land mine in a some time.” More than 10,300 people have The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is ernizing the suite of improvised explosive militant-controlled town in eastern been killed since April 2014 in the war in threatening to sever ties with the leader of device detection and defeat capabilities Ukraine. The “separatist” leaders in the eastern Ukraine, where separatists contin- the worldwide Orthodox community if he required to operate in the modern security Donetsk region said the explosion occurred ue to hold parts of the Donetsk and grants autonomy to Ukraine’s Orthodox environment.” Ardent Defender 2018 on September 30 in the industrial frontline Luhansk oblasts. Ceasefire accords signed Church. The move comes amid a deepening includes participation from various town of Horlivka, 30 kilometers north of in Belarus’s capital, Minsk, in September row in Orthodox Christianity over the Canadian police agencies and other govern- the city of Donetsk. The area has seen 2014 and February 2015 have failed to put Ukrainian Church’s bid to formally break ment departments, including Global Affairs heavy fighting between the Russia-backed an end to the fighting. (RFE/RL, based on away from Russia’s orbit. Ecumenical Canada, the Ontario Provincial Police, the separatists and Ukrainian government forc- reporting by Reuters and AFP) Patriarch Bartholomew – who is considered Peel Regional Police, the York Regional es. Horlivka Mayor Ivan Prikhodko wrote in Klimkin on militarization of Crimea the “first among equals” of Eastern Orthodox hierarchs – has sent two special The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry is bishops to Ukraine in what is widely viewed planning to prepare a draft resolution of as a step toward declaring ecclesiastical the U.N. General Assembly on the militari- independence for the main Ukrainian zation of Russian-occupied Crimea, Orthodox Church that is loyal to Kyiv. The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Russian Orthodox Church, the world’s larg- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Klimkin has said. “There is an idea to pre- est Orthodox communion, fiercely opposes or e-mail [email protected] pare a separate resolution regarding the militarization of the occupied Crimea,” he (Continued on page 13) SERVICES PROFESSIONALS TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 277 As of October 1, 2018, the secretary’s duties of Branch 277 were assumed by Myron Kolinsky. 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Ukraine’s highest awards in Kyiv, praising ing by Current Time, Interfax and cure the anthrax with antibiotics. The tests NEWSBRIEFS the former French leader’s support in the Hromadske International) also revealed anthrax spores in meat from face of Russia’s aggression. “I have the the slaughtered animal and at the site Five hospitalized with anthrax symptoms (Continued from page 12) honor to present Francois Hollande with a where it was killed in the village of the decision. Vladimir Legoida, a Russian prestigious state award of Ukraine, namely Five members of one family in Ukraine’s Miniaylivka in the Odesa region. The village Orthodox Church spokesman, said on the Order of Liberty,” Mr. Poroshenko wrote southern region of Odesa have been hospi- has been under 15-day quarantine since September 28 that it will “break the on Facebook on October 1. He added that talized with symptoms of anthrax after September 30, during which all livestock Eucharistic communion” with the Istanbul- the award symbolizes Ukraine’s “boundless slaughtering cattle, the Health Ministry and residents of the village will be thor- based Ecumenical Patriarchate if it makes gratitude for the principled position” that says. A ministry statement issued on oughly checked by medical and sanitary the Ukrainian Church autocephalous. Earlier Mr. Hollande showed in supporting the October 2 said that one of the patients had experts. Anthrax spores can survive in soil in September, Patriarch Bartholomew sent country’s “sovereignty, territorial integrity, so far tested positive for anthrax. The state- for a long period of time and impose danger two exarchs to Ukraine to establish contacts and independence.” During the ceremony, ment says the form of anthrax was not pul- to grazing livestock. Since 2003, Ukrainian with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church that is Mr. Poroshenko thanked the ex-French monary, meaning that only the skin of the officials have reported several cases of loyal to Kyiv. The ROC’s Holy Synod ruling leader for his role in the introduction of patient was affected, making it possible to anthrax in various regions. (RFE/RL) body met on September 14 to consider a European Union sanctions against Russia response to that move, announcing after- over its illegal annexation of Ukraine’s ward that it will no longer take part in struc- Crimea region in March 2014 and its sup- tures chaired by the Ecumenical port for separatists in eastern Ukraine, With deep sorrow we inform you that our Patriarchate of Constantinople. Mr. Legoida according to a statement posted on the mother, grandmother and great-grandmother said on September 14 that the Holy Synod Ukrainian presidential website. He also had decided to suspend its participation in hailed Mr. Hollande, who was France’s Emilia Chernecky all structures chaired or co-chaired by rep- president from 2012 to 2017, for his role in (February 19, 1936 - September 11, 2018) resentatives of the Patriarchate of diplomatic initiatives aimed at putting an Constantinople. “Essentially this is a break- end to fighting between government forces passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018, in Deltona, Florida. down of relations. To take an example from and the separatists in eastern Ukraine. Mr. Emilia is survived by: secular life, the decision is roughly equiva- Hollande was also praised for halting the lent to cutting diplomatic ties,” the Russian delivery of two French-built Mistral navy sons: Steven Chichila, Mark Chichila with wife Hedy Church’s Metropolitan Ilarion was quoted by warships Russia had purchased. (RFE/RL) daughters: Lydia Kynik, Stephanie Salazar with husband Jay the RIA news agency as saying on September 14. (RFE/RL, with reporting by Four injured in Donetsk explosion grandchildren: Meghan, Lesia, Natalie, Angela, Tommy, Jonathan and Alexander AP and TASS) At least four people, including a candi- great-grandchildren: Mia, Emma, Brianna Ukraine’s president suing BBC for libel date for the head of the Russia-backed for- mation called the Donetsk People’s Republic many relatives in Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko is (DPR), were injured in an explosion in suing British broadcaster BBC for libel over Donetsk on September 29. The explosion On September 20, 2018, visitation and Panakhyda were held at Ketusky an article that said Kyiv paid $400,000 to took place in a building where the local Funeral Home in Manville, NJ. A funeral liturgy was held on September 21 secure a meeting with U.S. President Communist Party held a meeting, officials in at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hillsborough, Donald Trump last year. Mr. Poroshenko the region said. Igor Khakimzyanov, a candi- followed by burial services at St Andrew Cemetery in South Bound Brook, issued the libel claim, seen by AFP, over an date for the post of heading the DPR who where Emilia was buried next to her husband Michael. article published in May of this year that was nominated by the Communist Party, said Kyiv paid Mr. Trump’s personal lawyer said he was entering the building when the Heartfelt condolences to her many friends at St. Mary Protectress Michael Cohen a “secret payment of at least explosion happened. “We were entering the Ukrainian Church in Apopka, Florida where she devoted many long hours $400,000” to “fix talks” between Messrs. building with one of my campaign staff. An helping the church with their pyrohy fundraisers. Poroshenko and Trump in the White House explosion thundered as we were entering in June 2017. The claim, filed through a [the building],” he told reporters. Separatist Вічна Їй пам’ять! British law firm, says the news story dam- Telegram channels posted pictures online aged Mr. Poroshenko’s “political and busi- that appeared to show his injuries. Gennady ness” reputation and caused him “substan- Filonenko, a Communist Party member, told tial distress and embarrassment.” It added reporters that about 50 people were inside that the allegation of “serious corruption” the building during the explosion. “A pack- Дiлимося сумною вісткою з рідними was especially damaging because of Mr. age was found at the site of the explosion. Poroshenko’s “promotion of a number of Two women were injured, one of them sus- і приятелями, що 24 вересня 2018 anti-corruption measures in Ukraine.” A tained severe burns,” he said. Communist року, проживши 90 років,відійшов spokesman for the BBC told AFP that it Party leader Boris Litvinov said the building у Вічність наш найдорожчий “cannot comment on this ongoing case.” was heavily damaged. The incident is the Муж, Батько і Дідусь The article, which was also used in a tele- latest violence in eastern Ukraine where the vised report, was based on “sources in Kyiv Moscow-backed “separatists” have been close to those involved.” It said a “high rank- fighting the central government in Kyiv св. п. ing Ukrainian intelligence officer” told the since 2014 in a war that has killed more BBC the payment was made as Kyiv’s than 10,300. It comes about a month after Мирон Осип Ярошевич Embassy in Washington “could get Donetsk separatist leader Aleksandr Poroshenko little more than a brief photo- Zakharchenko was assassinated by a bomb нар. 28 жовтня 1927 року, Перекопане, біля Перемишля. op with Trump.” Mr. Poroshenko met with blast in a cafe in the eastern Ukrainian city. Mr. Trump in the White House in June 2017. The November elections to select a new У глибокому смутку залишилися: There was speculation ahead of the meet- leader were announced after his assassina- дружина Дарія ing that the U.S. president would refuse to tion. The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry meet the Ukrainian leader. Washington did діти Христина (Ярошевич) Шварц said in September that neither Kyiv nor the Мирон Олександер з дружиною Танею Совґуть not announce the sit-down in advance – as international community will recognize the is customary – and when it was described, elections on the “temporarily occupied ter- внук Данило Совґуть the White House called it a “drop-in” with ritories” in eastern Ukraine. The United братова Лідія Яросевич з родиною the U.S. president. (VOA via AFP) States and the European Union have also ближча і дальша родина в США й Україні condemned plans by Russia-backed sepa- Hollande receives Ukrainian state award Панахида відбулася 28 вересня 2018 року в похоронному заведенні ratists to hold “elections,” calling them Музики в Чікаґо. President Petro Poroshenko has pre- “phony procedures” that undermine peace sented Francois Hollande with one of efforts in the region. (RFE/RL, with report- Похоронні відправи відбулися 29 вересня 2018 року в церкві свв. Володимира і Ольги, а опісля на цвинтарі св. Миколая в Чікаґо. В 40-ий день відходу у Вічність, 2 листопада 2018 року о годині Ukrainian and Ukrainian Americans, bears 8-ій ранку буде відправлена поминальна свята літургія в церкві свв. Turning... witness to the high quality of the content of Володимира і Ольги в Чікаґо. The Ukrainian Weekly. 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little touch here and there would slowly but October 6, 2013... surely give the home its Ukrainian charac- ter... Take, for example, the walls of your (Continued from page 7) home. What do you see there? Perhaps During the remainder of the decade, The some fine portraits of great Ukrainians, on Ukrainian Weekly reported on denational- a background of Ukrainian design? Or per- * ization in partitioned Ukraine, the trials in haps there is a picture of some famed scene ANNUITIES Poland of the Organization of Ukrainian drawn from the pages of Ukrainian history.” PREMIER NINE Nationalists, Hitler’s designs on Ukraine, Between 1935 and 1939, other editorials the national aspirations of Carpatho- addressed topics such as developing liter- ALSO AVAILABLE: Ukraine, Polish repression, and the gross ary talents, Bohdan Khmelnytsky and the ignorance among American academics and Jews, working for greater harmony in the SELECT SEVEN – 3.5%* the press regarding Ukraine. community and proper conduct at STARTER FIVE – 3.0%* Shumeyko and other Weekly contribu- Ukrainian events. tors believed that since Ukrainian A significant contributor to The Weekly’s American youth grew up in a free country, growing appeal was John Rosolowicz, an they, unlike many of their parents, were accomplished 22-year professional artist able to communicate well in English and it whose cartoons were a regular feature. His was their duty to assist Ukraine. Others dis- cartoons also appeared regularly in the agreed. Philadelphia Public Ledger, The Literary One early dissident was sociologist Digest and The Saturday Evening Post. Stephen Mamchur who penned a regular On December 1, 1938, The Weekly column under the nom de plume “Burma addressed the reticence of the older gener- Capelin.” In his commentaries he criticized ation to step aside for younger people. “The the older immigration for not allowing ‘ins’ always try to keep out the ‘outs.’ ” young people into positions of organiza- However, this is the way things have always tional leadership and for urging the youth been, The Weekly concluded. The true lead- to resist the “mania of Americanization.” er shouldn’t despair since “leadership is But he was also critical of certain social rarely handed down... It has to be won, and trends in the United States. On July 25, won only after a hard struggle and a great 1936, Burma Capelin went after those, pri- deal of self-sacrifice.” The message to aspir- Contact us: marily progressives and Communists, who ing young leaders was clear: stop whining. “seeing in the family the depository and the Shumeyko served as Weekly editor until 888-538-2833 whole vehicle of tradition, sedulously sets 1954, a span of 21 years. There were other out to ‘shatter it.’ ” He concluded that when- editors in the next 80 years, including ever individuals were “stranded on the Zenon Snylyk, who served for 18 years. The * First year rate. Second Year Rate – 3.0%. shoals of crime... the circumstances can be present editor, Roma Hadzewycz, has All annuity rates are subject to change. Not available in all states. traced to the malfunctioning of the family.” served a total of 33 years, a brilliant and It was a prescient column, one that should dynamic heir to the Shumeyko tradition. Ukrainian National Association, Inc. be heeded today, especially on the south UNA publications have always played a 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 and west sides of Chicago. vital role in the development of our com- General Information: 800-253-9862 • Fax: 973-292-0900 Political concerns were not the sole munity. Svoboda was instrumental in the www.UNAInc.org focus of The Ukrainian Weekly’s Ukrainianization of the first Ukrainian facebook.com/UkrainianNationalAssociation Ukrainianization campaign. Cultural issues American generation. Its work continues. such as Americanizing one’s surname, cele- The Ukrainian Weekly played a vital role in brating according to the Julian or Gregorian the Ukrainianization of the second and calendar, and dating non-Ukrainians also third generations. We still need its wisdom, came up for lively discussion. On March 21, now more than ever! Ask yourself: Where 1936, The Weekly offered some modest would we be without the UNA and its pub- suggestions regarding home decoration. “A lications?

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th to appeal to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s Razom 4 Annual Meeting in NYC Parliament, to introduce a bill to ban Russian content across the country. Ukraine has already banned popular Russian social networks and blocked the Saturday, October 13, 2018 import of several Russian books. It landed in hot water when a history of from 3:00 to 5:00pm the Battle of Stalingrad authored by British historian and best-selling author Antony Beevor was discovered to be among them. Civic Hall, 118 W 22nd St., New York, NY Lamenting the decision of the Lviv Oblast Council and perhaps fearing a turn- ing point in Ukraine, Yuliya Komska, the Ukrainian-born author of books about the Cold War and an associate professor of German at Dartmouth University, recalled a time when there was support for language diversity from west to east. It showed itself when a Yanukovych-era law allowing minorities to introduce their languages in regions where they represented more than 10 percent of the population looked set to be repealed in February 2014, she explained in a tweet. “My hometown, Lviv, switched to Russian for a day, in protest. Donetsk, then unoccupied, to Ukrainian,” she wrote. “Things couldn’t be more different now.” Copyright 2018, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted This event is free and open to the public. with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Visit our You can register in advance by sending an email to Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see archive online: [email protected] https://www.rferl.org/a/critics-blast-lviv- ban-on-russian-language-culture/29500 www.ukrweekly.com 756.html). No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 15

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Holodomor remembrance ceremony held at Toronto school

HNAT Ukraine’s Consul General in Toronto Andrii Veselovskyi. Students read the names of Holodomor victims.

Holodomor National Awareness Tour build a rightful future.” Olga Kunyckyj, a teacher at the school who organized TORONTO – The Holodomor National Awareness Tour the school’s participation in the event, said: “I am very (HNAT) together with the Ukrainian World Congress held a proud that Chaminade College High School has been a part candle-lighting ceremony in remembrance of the innocent of the international campaign during which a candle was victims of the genocidal policy of the Stalin regime, known lit in the remembrance of Holodomor victims. We are glad as the Holodomor. The ceremony took place at Chaminade to have had this opportunity for our community to honor College School in Toronto during the Holodomor Mobile and respect victims of this genocide. Furthermore, this Classroom’s visit to the school on the morning of campaign gave an opportunity to our community to learn September 21. about social justice, human rights and value of human life, This candle-lighting event is part of a global initiative by ensuring that such a tragedy does not repeat itself. Thank the Ukrainian World Congress to commemorate the vic- you to all the organizers and mostly our students, staff and tims of the Holodomor and will culminate an 85-day jour- administration in making this possible.” ney across five continents on November 24, International Following the commemorative candle-lighting ceremo- Holodomor Memorial Day in Kyiv. ny, the Holodomor National Awareness Tour conducted The commemoration at Chaminade College School four one-hour interactive lessons for students of included prayers in memory of the millions of people who Chaminade College School about the Holodomor and its died during the Holodomor, an excerpt from a Holodomor relevance to the world today aboard its Holodomor Mobile survivor’s account and the lighting of a candle in memory Classroom (HMC). of those killed during the Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933. Readers may view a short video about what students Tony Augello, principal of Chaminade College School, experience on board the HMC by going to https://vimeo. said. “It’s important to respect and honor the people who com/202106595. suffered and died during the Holodomor genocide and to Principal Tony Augello and teacher Olga Kunyckyj. take steps to prevent it from happening again. It’s up to our students to be responsible citizens and become discerning future leaders in our world today.” Andrii Veselovskyi, consul general of Ukraine in Hartford UAYA begins 2018-2019 year of activity Toronto, added “Understanding a horrific past will help

United States... (Continued from page 2) years, and after the annexation of Crimea and the events in Donbas, the commonly held analysis of the situation today is that Russia is pursuing an aggressive policy with respect to its neighbors” (Apsny.ge, September 12). This past summer, Prof. Georgy Nodia of Ilia University noted that, despite recent encouraging statements from abroad, many in the West still do not see how it would be possible to integrate Georgia into NATO. He suggested that “black swan” event might be necessary to “turn into reality what yesterday seemed absolutely impossible” (Author’s interview, June 21). In the end, Russia’s mounting aggression could inadver- tently tip the situation in Georgia’s favor. Russia’s wars in Ukraine and Syria continue. Russian intelligence operatives have deployed chemical weapons inside the United Kingdom. Moscow has been boldly interfering in the U.S. electoral system as well as seeking provoke internal politi- cal problems in the U.S. and its Western allies. If not cur- tailed, any or all of these factors together could eventually push Western elites to take additional measures to “con- Iryna Bobrivnyk tain” Russia and its authoritarian leader – and bringing HARTFORD, Conn. – The Ukrainian American Youth Association of Hartford, Conn., began its 2018-2019 frontline Georgia into the Euro-Atlantic security space may educational year with a divine liturgy and assembly at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church on Sunday, be part of this strategy. September 30. UAYA Hartford educational meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian The article above is reprinted from Eurasia Daily Monitor National Home of Hartford during the school year. Pictured above are members of UAYA Hartford with the Very Rev. Pawlo Martyniuk. with permission from its publisher, the Jamestown – Myron Kolinsky Foundation, www.jamestown.org. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40

NOTES ON PEOPLE

A celebration of family

by Yurij Baranowskyj SARASOTA, Fla. – June 2016 marked a first, and it was big. First cousins of the Baranowsky clan dreamed up and organized a wonderful family reunion. E-mail addresses were compiled, a committee was set-up, cousin Marko Pilecky (Mr. IT and photographer extraordinaire) set up an interactive family/reunion website, a keynote speaker was arranged with cousin Renata Holod agreeing to take on that task, surveys and questionnaires were sent out.

Marko Pilecky At the Chicago family reunion in 2016. Cousin Oresta (Pilecky) Fedyniak, continuing We know our brief time together has made an her yearlong research, dug deep into the distant impact on some of the younger generation, leaving past and her memory to track and record ances- a mental imprint of who we are and where we and tors and fill in the family tree, as cousin Lev they all came from. Their takeaways from the Wolansky did the same for his branch of the family. reunion were also significant and inspiring. Some Then, cousin Lunia Poluchowicz scrambled to of our relatives, both past and present, have made computerize all this data, and the planning was and are making a significant difference in this just beginning. world. Four root “clans” – the Nestajko, Ficalowych, The Toronto family reunion was spread over Baranowsky and Wolansky families – over 70 rela- three days. On Friday at 6 p.m. we started with our tives, from California to New York, and from meet and greet, held in an elegant meeting room of Canada to Florida – came together in the Ukrainian the Old Mill Place. A few hours of this family social- Village section of Chicago to honor and celebrate izing with wonderful food and libations, provided our common ancestors and our heritage, and to by local relatives, served as a very lively way to re- have fun. It was a manifestation of the eternal pull acquaint ourselves with more distant relatives and of first cousins. meet new ones. The younger folk extended their Next, in Toronto on June 22-24 of this year, evening with a pub crawl. came the second family reunion. And it was bigger. On Saturday morning we attended a liturgy in To our North American relatives we now added St. Josaphat Cathedral celebrated by the Rev. Sydney, Australia, as cousin Mary (Baranowsky) Volodymyr Yanishevsky to honor our past relatives Balak and her husband, Ihor, international trek- and to sing thanks to the Almighty for all our good kers, impressed all with their effort to attend. blessings. The liturgical songs and responses were The Toronto committee of first and second done beautifully by the Naberezhny and Wolansky cousins certainly did work – the Canadians nailed clans. it for our second family reunion. Working for more The family group photo session with a profes- than a year via e-mails, meetings and calls, they sional photographer always tests everyone’s put together a family reunion of almost 100 rela- patience, but it’s during this interaction that we tives. The ages of those attending ranged from 12 learn about each other. The family smiled and all to some approaching 100. looked good. Families get together for a variety of reasons: The Canadian sun-god was not smiling at us weddings, graduations, holidays, funerals. At our during the Toronto Harbor cruise, and the Toronto reunions, we celebrate our families; honor our past cityscape along with the CNTower were in the low- relatives; meet second and third cousins, aunts and est hanging rainclouds we have ever seen. But for uncles; share our successes and accomplishments; At the Toronto family reunion in 2018. network; and have a good time in a happy place. (Continued on page 19)

Rock School for Dance Education, and, at the age of 8, her dance career was launched. Meeting a principal dancer Ms. Shevchenko has a long list of awards and has per- formed myriad roles in countless ballets. of American Ballet Theater In 2006, she joined American Ballet Theater’s Studio Company and the following year joined ABT as an appren- by Olia Szkafarowsky-Rudyk tice. She worked her way up from the corps de ballet in NEW YORK – Earlier this year, a group of Ukrainian 2008 to soloist in 2014, and became a principal dancer in American women had the honor of meeting the beautiful, September 2017. talented and charming ballerina Christine Shevchenko, a In “La Bayadere,” Ms. Shevchenko danced the major role principal dancer of American Ballet Theater (ABT). of Gamzatti. Christina Pandolfi of Broadwayworld.com For years this writer has been trying to make it to noted: “The ability to adapt, adjust and make something Lincoln Center in New York to see the ballet “La Bayedere” your own is a rare gift that so often gets taken for granted. (The Temple Dancer) choreographed by Marius Petipa, But it’s exactly that nuance that let Shevchenko …shine like performed to music by composer Ludwig Minkus and the brightest star in the sky.” staged by ABT. This year, when I received my annual ABT Ms. Shevchenko’s next performances with American mailing of the season calendar, I quickly scanned the book- Ballet Theater at Lincoln Center included these in June: let and found that “La Bayedere” was being performed and Peirette in the comic ballet “Harlequinade”; Odette/Odile finally on May 30 – a date that fit my schedule. in “Swan Lake” and Kitri, the muse of the impossible Upon reading further, a name jumped out off the page: dreamer and title role in the ballet “Don Quixote.” ABT Shevchenko. A little research led me to learn that Christine then went on the road, with Ms. Shevchenko once again Shevchenko has been a dancer all her life. Since birth, she performing Gamzatti at the Los Angeles Music Center in was surrounded by artistic members of her family who mid-July. saw her potential and nourished her talent. Ms. In October, Ms. Shevchenko is performing with ABT in New Shevchenko’s grandfather was a composer, her mother a York in a Jessica Lang World Premiere, “Symphonie Concertante” and “Songs of Bukovina.” In December, she danc- dancer and her father a gymnast. At Lincoln Center on May 30, ballerina Christine es Clara in “The Nutcracker” at the Segerstrom Center for the Born in Odesa, Ukraine, in 1988, Ms. Shevchenko start- Shevchenko (center) is seen with (from left): Olia ed training as a gymnast at the age of 4. In 1996 her family Szkafarowsky-Rudyk, Lillianna Szkafarowsky-Chudolij, Arts in Costa Mesa, Calif., and in late January-early February immigrated to the United States and settled in Stefania Tchoryk-Szkafarowsky and Alexandra she will dance Pierrette in “Harlequinade” at the John F. Pennsylvania. There, Ms. Shevchenko was enrolled in The Szkafarowsky. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40

Toronto Holodomor Memorial project to be unveiled October 21

by Nadia Prokopiw progressed smoothly. Toronto will join the UCC-Toronto ranks of other world renowned cities that already feature such a monument, namely TORONTO – The Ukrainian Canadian Kyiv, Washington and Edmonton. Congress – Toronto Branch (UCC) is eagerly The bronze sculpture “Bitter Memory of anticipating the official unveiling of Childhood” – the original of which is locat- Toronto’s Holodomor Memorial on October ed in Kyiv – will be centered in a beautiful 21 on the grounds of the Canadian National small park, surrounded by three millstone Exhibition (CNE). Construction is nearing gardens. It will serve to memorialize the completion. tragedy of the Holodomor, a genocide by Thanks to Mayor John Tory, the Toronto hunger inflicted on millions of Ukrainians City Council and the CNE Executive by the Stalin regime in 1932-1933. Committee, construction of UCC-Toronto’s Passerby will have the opportunity to learn project, the Holodomor Memorial Parkette, about this tragic event and students will which broke ground April 11, 2017, has have a visual reinforcement of what they

UCC Toronto Artist’s rendering of a portion of the Holodomor Memorial Parkette to be unveiled on October 21 in Toronto. are being taught in the current high school community reception at the Beanfield curriculum in Ontario. Center, located right across the street, UCC-Toronto successfully undertook a where a Holodomor poster display will be very challenging fund-raising campaign to presented. With the anticipated attendance bring to fruition this 25-year-long aspira- of the artist-creator of the famous statue, tion to build a Holodomor Memorial in Petro Drozdowsky, organizers look forward Toronto. Finally, on Sunday, October 21, the to insights and stories of inspiration sur- community will see the realization, unveil- rounding the fulfillment of his vision. ing and blessing of this project. The person- Tickets are now available online at al name engraving campaign was a huge https://holomodormemorial.eventbrite.ca success, and a temporary donors plaque and in Toronto at: Buduchnist Credit Union, will be installed and on display for the 2280 Bloor St. W.; Ukrainian Credit Union, unveiling. A permanent bronze plaque will 2397 Bloor St. W.; and the Office of the be constructed in the coming months, once Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Toronto all donor information has been verified. Branch, 145 Evans Ave., Suite 208 (tele- The completed base for one of the millstones that will be part of the Holodomor memorial. Following the unveiling, there will be a phone, 416-323-4772).

reaction. Russia’s aggressive policies as well against our sovereignty and territorial We have consistently implemented pro- President... as its arrogance in using lethal weapons integrity for the Ukrainian citizens held as gressive reforms – ranging from judicial, multiply the threat. political prisoners by Kremlin remained education, health care, public administra- (Continued from page 9) In this regard, Ukraine counts on your unanswered. It’s just another side of tion reforms to carrying out decentraliza- Let me stress – Ukraine has always put active support for the relevant resolution Russia’s recklessness: first sending and tion and fighting corruption. legal and diplomatic means of conflict reso- during this session. inciting own citizens to this war – and sim- In 2019-2021, Ukraine will take over an lution first. We have prioritized multilater- Since the first day of the illegal occupa- ply abandoning them afterwards. important responsibility as member of the alism, by turning for support to the United tion of Crimea, Crimean Tatars and ethnic This is the thing about today’s Russia: United Nations Economic and Social Council. Nations, the OSCE, the Council of Europe Ukrainians have faced repressions and dis- they don’t care. They don’t care about suf- Based on its extensive recent experience, and other international organizations, fora crimination. There are many cases of mur- fering. They don’t care about truth. They my country looks forward to using its and mechanisms. And we will continue ders, tortures, harassment and arrests don’t care about law. membership to strengthen the role of the along that path. under fabricated charges. They think that their military might and council in following up and reviewing 2030 Moscow shall feel the strength of the The list of hostages and victims of the status in the U.N. give them this right. Agenda and Sustainable Development rule of international law. We initiated sever- Russian occupation regime in Crimea is It’s up to us to prove them wrong. It’s up Goals, particularly when it comes to conflict al legal cases against the Russian side in getting longer almost every day. The to us to make them care. and post-conflict settings. international courts. On some of them we Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar identities Otherwise what’s the idea of us being Among 17 Sustainable Development have already achieved important results. seem to be a criminal offence in today’s here? Otherwise what’s the difference Goals Ukraine particularly welcomes the U.N. In particular, in the beginning of 2017 the reality of the occupied peninsula. between the era before the U.N. and with initiatives aimed at reducing global hunger. International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Crimean farmer Volodymyr Balukh was the U.N.? Today, when more than 850 million people Russia to lift the ban on activities of the arrested and sentenced to 5 years in prison In a broader context, Ukraine has always in the world are starving, my country cannot Mejlis – the representative body of Crimean for raising a Ukrainian flag upon his private considered protection of human rights as stand idle and is ready to offer the world its Tatars in occupied Crimea. However, Russia residence. one of the cornerstones of U.N. activities. help in addressing the issue of food security. continues to ignore the ruling, demonstrat- Crimean film director Oleh Sentsov Sustainable peace and security cannot be Ukraine, like nobody, knows the price of ing its disregard not only for its international remains behind the bars in a remote penal achieved in isolation from human rights. this tragedy. This November we will mark obligations but to the court as well. colony in northern Russia serving a We therefore support the efforts to bring 85th anniversary of one of the deadliest Another important element of our case in 20-years prison term on fabricated charges. back human rights issues to the U.N. crimes of the 20th century – the crime of the the ICJ is the downing of MH17 in 2014 and Both Oleh and Volodymyr are balancing Security Council and to promote close Holodomor, mass starvation in Ukraine artifi- the role of the Russian Federation in this between life and death as they remain on a cooperation among all relevant U.N. bodies cially organized by the Stalinist regime. It took tragedy. It is important that Australia and hunger strike. in this area. the lives of several millions of Ukrainians. the Netherlands recently joined Ukraine in I highly appreciate a remarkable mani- Ladies and Gentlemen: In this regard, I would like to renew my its efforts to bring Russia to account. festation of support and unity throughout My country is delivering on its commit- appeal to the Assembly to mark one of the The international community repeatedly the world to seek freedom for these brave ments under the 2030 Agenda for biggest tragedies in human history by calls Russia to acknowledge its responsibil- persons. Unfortunately, the Kremlin Sustainable Development and the adopting a dedicated declaration. ity and change its destructive behavior in remains blind and deaf to these appeals of Sustainable Development Goals. Madam President: Ukraine and elsewhere. the international community and many of Ukraine’s economy grew in the second Our organization is only as strong as we We know that following the legal path is Russia’s intellectuals. quarter of 2018 at a 3.8 percent annual want and allow it to be. a lengthy process, but we are confident that I call upon U.N. member states to rate. This marks the 10th straight quarter Therefore, our full support and strong at the end it will allow us to achieve justice. strengthen their efforts in demanding of growth that is a clearly sustainable trend. political will are required to ensure that the Ladies and Gentlemen: respect for human rights in the temporarily The GDP increase was helped by macroeco- United Nations remains relevant in today’s It has been almost four years since occupied Crimea through the adoption of nomic stabilization, improved investment uncertain and turbulent times. Relevant, as Russia’s attempted annexation and illegal the respective UNGA resolution. climate and clean-up of the banking sector. you rightly put it in the theme of this occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol. There are also dozens of Ukrainians held Ukraine is demonstrating the best debate, to all people. Under Russian occupation, Crimea has by the occupants in Donbas since the dynamics in growth among the emerging It is our mission and shared responsibili- turned into a military stronghold threaten- beginning of Russian aggression in 2014. markets. ty to empower the United Nations to do ing security and stability in the entire wider Ukrainian soldier Serhii Glondar has never Despite heavy security and defense what is expected of the organization. To do Black Sea region. seen his youngest daughter, as he has been expenses totaling more than 6 percent of it through our global leadership based on We believe that the increasing militariza- held captive for three and a half years. its GDP, Ukraine is undergoing fundamental shared values – freedom, the rule of law tion of Crimea deserves the General All Ukrainian proposals to exchange the transformations on social, economic and and tolerance. Assembly’s close attention and prompt Russian citizens convicted for crimes political tracks. Thank you for your attention. No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 19

Through Art exhibit, “Borders” Ukrainian Institute of Modern October 14 Art exhibit and sale, “New Dimensions,” Ukrainian November 25 Art, www.uima-chicago.org or 773-227-5522 Whippany, NJ National Women’s League of America (Branch 75), Chicago Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, [email protected] or 908-759-1771 Through February 17 Exhibit, “Andy Warhol: Endangered Species,” The New York Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or October 14 Potato Bake fest, Bobriwka camp, www.bobriwka.com www.ukrainianmuseum.org Colebrook, CT or [email protected]

Through Exhibit, “Geography and Neck Ornamentation: Inspired October 14 through Tapestry weaving workshop, with instruction by Vasyl October 28 by Traditional Global Motifs,” featuring designs by November 18 Nayda, The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or Chicago Slava Salyuk, Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 New York www.ukrainianmuseum.org or www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org October 14 through Exhibit, “Picturesque Ukraine,” Taras Shevchenko October 11 Film screening, “Julia Blue” by Roxy Toporowych, December 20 Museum, www.infoukes.com/shevchenkomuseum Rhinebeck, NY Woodstock Film Festival, Upstate Films, Toronto or 416-534-8662 www.woodstockerfilmfestival.com October 16 Presentation by Sergei Zhuk, “Soviet Americana: The October 12 through Art exhibit, “Contemporary Ukrainian Graphics,” New York Cultural History of Russian and Ukrainian December 9 Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 Americanists,” Columbia University, 212-854-4697 or Chicago or www.uima-chicago.org [email protected]

October 13 Book presentation, “New Generation Political Activism October 17 Presentation by Ambassador Yuriy Scherbak, “Ukraine New York in Ukraine, 2000-2014,” by Christine Emeran, New York at the Epicenter of the World Storm: The First Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 Results,” Columbia University, 212-854-4697 or [email protected] October 13 Golf outing fund-raiser, Chornomorska Sitch and Somerset, NJ Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, October 17, 24, Retrospective on Olena Yershova, Ukrainian Film Club, Quailbrook Country Club, [email protected] or November 28 Columbia University, Deutsches Haus, [email protected] New York [email protected]

October 13 Centennial celebration of the Ukrainian Orthodox October 18 Performance, featuring violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv, Chicago Church of the U.S.A., St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Storrs, CT cellist Sophie Shao and the University of Connecticut Cathedral, www.uocofusa.org Symphony Orchestra, University of Connecticut, http://vdm.uconn.edu October 14 50th anniversary of Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Chicago Catholic Church, www.stsvo.org Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events October 14 Film screening, “Julia Blue” by Roxy Toporowych, advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Woodstock, NY Woodstock Film Festival, Upstate Films, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors www.woodstockfilmfestival.com and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

cousins from Kyiv, Hrabec cousins from UNITED UKRAINIAN AMERICAN RELIEF COMMITTEE, Inc. (UUARC) IS AGAIN LISTED IN THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, AS WELL AS STATE AND Boston), the interactive slide show so inter- A celebration... LOCAL CAMPAIGNS. estingly presented by Dr. Lew Wolansky of (Continued from page 16) many of our long-past ancestors (photos this boatful of relatives it really didn’t mat- more than 100 years old) and more recent ter – the cruise was just a continuation of relatives rounded out the program for the our Friday’s meet and greet. The three evening. To illustrate our common ancestry hours before dinner were a welcome break, on charts and graphs, our Chicago cousins especially for our seniors, to recharge. Oksana and Lunia Poluchowicz diligently laid out charts and graphs on tables for all to In this time of increased social responsibility and the presidential call for Our evening dinner banquet was mas- volunteerism, employers from small corporations to the federal government, are terfully emceed by cousin Ada (Goshulak) examine and study. presenting guidelines to their employees for suggested charitable donations Murphy, and the organizer of this wonder- The younger crowd needed to expend and publicly praising their generosity. There are built-in avenues for charitable ful feast, cousin Myrosia Baranowsky, could more of their energies, so the reunion com- giving, including, but not limited to, the Combined Federal Campaign for not have made a better choice. Opening the mittee organized (Mike Appleby and Anna federal workers, State Employees’ Charitable Campaigns, the United Way and programs of both reunions, in Chicago and Iwanyshyn, take a bow) a rock-and-roll other local drives. Employers routinely process payroll deductions for charitable in Toronto, Oresta Fedyniak not only show at the Cadillac Lounge, one of contributions and many times match them or oŒ er other ways of giving to the shared her rich and meaningful recollec- Toronto’s trendy music clubs. Musical organization of your choice. tion of our family life, but focused her entertainment was provided by our talent- United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. (UUARC), now in its 74th attention on the common thread of all our ed cousins Michael Iwanyshyn and his year of humanitarian aid to Ukrainians in need, receives and investigates more related clans: we’re all proud descendants band Mikey Manville, and Chris (of the and more requests for assistance each year, and, due to the generosity of the of many generations of priests. In our col- Naberezhni clan) Dobby’s band Piffbreak Ukrainian-American community, has been able to allocate and distribute over Arcade. The music was amazing and every- $6,000 per month to individuals in need, in addition to funding many other lective ancestry dating back hundreds of long-term programs, such as soup kitchens, wheelchair distributions, summer years, many of these priestly families were one rocked into the wee hours. camps for orphans and children of needy families, emergency relief aid in cases prominent spiritual, cultural and intellectu- The reunion action continued on of accidents, aid to the elderly and to the in rmed, and aid to orphanages and al leaders throughout Ukraine. This is the Sunday, with two families (Myrosia internats. Also with your generosity UUARC has been able to help hundreds of rich legacy that we celebrate at these Baranowsky and Charytia Holod) gracious- wounded Ukrainian Soldiers and their families reunions. Ms. Fedyniak encouraged the ly hosting an open house with sumptuous UUARC is a liated and listed with younger generation to continue this tradi- feasts in both houses. Much of the family tion of remembering our forefathers and to was still around and enjoyed the very Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #11187, pass on our Ukrainian heritage. warm atmosphere of the Toronto family. Independent Charities of America (ICA) The kitchen of the Old Mill Hotel lived up We hope that these family-immersive fes- aka Human Care Charities of America (HCCA), to its five-star rating. The introductions of all tivals continue every two years in the same State employee campaigns the out-of-towners, the individual commen- spirit of sharing and discovery of our fami- and taries and stories, the sharing of greetings lies’ heritage and history. We hope to inspire the United Way. from relatives not able to attend (Nestajko other families to consider similar endeavors. Refer to your local United Way listing for United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc., and if for any reason you do not  nd us, you can write-in in any United Way Campaign by just listing UUARC’s name and address (1206 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111). Information about UUARC is available at Want to keep up to date on developments in Ukraine? www.uuarc.org If an employer calls for charitable giving, please don’t forget that UUARC helps The Ukrainian Weekly Ukrainians who desperately need our charity, and that by giving through your employer, you give not only funding to help them, but recognition of UUARC on Facebook as an international PVO (private voluntary organization), a Non-Governmental LIKE to read the latest! Organization. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 No. 40

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