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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., і і c, a fraternal non-profit association! rainian THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARИY 16, 1992 50 cents Vol. LX No. 7 v INTERVIEW: Lukianenko speaksFirs t shipment of U.S. aid on importance of foreign relationsarrive s in Ukraine's capital by Marta Kolomayets by Marta Kolomayets on aircraft that last year had carried Kiev Press Bureau Kiev Press Bureau military equipment to the Persian Gulf. "This is the largest military plane in KIEV - As of February 12, 102 KIEV - The arrival of a C-5 Galaxy the free world," said Sgt. Kenneth countries of the world had recognized cargo plane at Kiev's Boryspil Airport Gilbert, one of the five crew members Ukraine. Forty-one of them have al­ on Monday, afternoon, February 10, aboard the plane, which returned to ready exchanged notes of diplomatic signaled the first phase of the U.S. Frankfurt that same evening. (The relations with Ukraine, allowing them pledge to provide humanitarian assis­ Antonov-225 - "Mria" - which was to set up embassies in Kiev. tance to former Soviet republics. built in Kiev, is the largest cargo plane Thus, Ukraine has the right to set up The 50-ton shipment, the first of 54 in the world.) 41 embassies in such countries as the scheduled during the next two weeks as "With this shipment, our government United States, Canada, Spain and part of "Operation Provide Hope" for begins the first step in bringing help to Germany. the newly independent states, is to be this country," said John Stepanchuk, Recently, Levko Lukianenko, a de­ distributed through Ukraine's Ministry first secretary of the U.S. Embassy in mocratic deputy in the Parliament and a of Health, beginning on Friday, Kiev. "It is a true example of the good presidential candidate in the December February 14. will of the American people," he added, 1 elections, noted: "In reality, Ukraine during a press conference held at has not yet established any embassy, An advance team of six U.S. govern­ Boryspil. and this is our greatest shortcoming. " ment workers arrived in Kiev on Deputy Prime Minister Serhiy Ko- February 5 to discuss which organiza­ misarenko agreed that what isVirst and Mr. Lukianenko, who is expected to tions will receive this medical aid. The be named Ukraine's ambassador to foremost is the atmosphere created by U.S. "watchdogs" will monitor distri­ friendly relations between the two Canada within the next few weeks, is a llChrystyna Lapychak bution of the aid. They also hope to former political prisoner who spent 27 Levko Lukianenko governments. include U.S. representatives of such The second shipment of aid to Kiev years in Soviet labor camps because of Below, the 64-year-old lawyer, who organizations as the Red Cross to assist his campaign to form an independent, arrived after midnight on Thursday, has not yet confirmed the rumors of his them in their mission, according to February 13, and a third to Kiev was democratic Ukraine. Over the last few imminent appointment as ambassador, Sandy Seymour, a member of the U.S. years, he has been one of the most scheduled to follow on Friday, Feb­ offers his views on the current situation government team. ruary 14. Similar shipments to Kharkiv influential leaders in the nation-build­ in Ukraine. The interview took place on The February 10 shipment, which ing process. and Lviv were scheduled to land on Wednesday, February 12. carried only medical supplies and February 12 and 17-18, respectively, but equipment for use in Kiev-area hospitals Mr. Lukianenko, it has been rumored and clinics, landed a little before 3 p.m. (Continued on page 2) Second sarcophagus in government circles that you will be named Ukraine's ambassador to Ca­ to be built over nada. Can you confirm this? The Peace Corps in Ukraine This problem has not yet been fully Chornobyl reactor decided; it is currently being resolved. I Tremendous response to programs KIEV — A second sarcophagus is to am considering the future, assessing the be built over the one presently encasing situation. And, I find that at this point opens pre-recruitment process the crippled fourth reactor at the in time, it is unusually necessary for Chornobyl nuclear power station, Ukraine to have a presence outside its by Khristina Lew for discussions between the two reported the Press Service of the Ukrai­ boundaries in order to advocate its countries some time this month. nian Republican Party. interests in the international arena. WASHINGTON - Having The proposed Ukrainian program An announcement about the plan to This is an acute subject — for the served 106 countries worldwide since would focus on small business devel­ entomb the reactor within a second Russian Federation has become the heir its inception in 1961, the Peace Corps opment, teaching English as a foreign sarcophagus was made on February 3 to the former empire's ministries, has now "extended the hand of language (EFL) and environmental ! by the president of Ukratomenerho- among them the Ministry of Foreign people-to-people friendship" to the protection work. Informal discus- I prom, Mykhailo Umanets. Affairs of the Soviet Union. post-Communist world. sions with the Ukrainian government Mr. Umanets noted that the first Thus, all the embassies of the Soviet indicate that Ukraine is indeed inter­ Union, which existed in France, Ger­ In the past two years, the U.S. ested in the proposed programs. sarcophagus does not adequately en­ government agency has successfully sure safety and explained that a French many and in many other countries, are "Our thinking inside the Peace now working for the interests of Russia. placed 500 volunteers in the six Corps is that the transformation \ company, which has already construct­ former Soviet satellite countries of ed 39 atomic blocs, will build the second And these embassies were very large — from central authority and a com- | 100 to 150 people, including a large Poland, the Czech and Slovak Fe­ mand economy puts the peoples in all sarcophagus. deral Republic, Hungary, Romania, Representatives of the company propaganda staff. Currently these the former fSovietJ republics in very і embassies are working full steam ahead Bulgaria and Albania. Poised to sign great need of those who have skills in recently visited the Chornobyl plant, agreements with the Estonian, Lat­ examined the existing sarcophagus, and in the spheres of politics, economics, the area of free-market economies," mass media — all for the benefit of vian and Lithuanian governments, explained the agency's director of the discussed technical and financial ques­ the Peace Corps has also been invited tions concerning the proposed second Russia. Pacific, Asian, Central European And at this time, the politics of to hold discussions with the govern­ and Mediterranean Division, Jerry і sarcophagus with Ukraine's vice-pre­ ments of Armenia and Ukraine. mier, Kostiantyn Masyk. Russia are directed against Ukraine, Leach, in an interview on January 24. The French company is to complete because Russia wants to once again Based on a meeting between U- Faced with the task of obliging 15 work on the sarcophagus within three occupy Ukraine, demobilize our people, krainian President Leonid Kravchuk newly independent states with sepa- j years. The work will be overseen by sow the seeds of doubt among our and President George Bush last rate country programs, the Peace І French experts, all required technology citizens. And Russia is not only un­ November, the Peace Corps has been Corps has in effect begun pre-recruit- \ will be provided by the French firm, and settling the people of Ukraine, but it is working on a plan geared specifi­ ing volunteers. one-third of the workers on the project also spreading disinformation via the cally toward Ukraine in preparation (Continued on page 3) will be brought from France. (Continued on page 14) І— THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 No. 7 Parliament considers tax reform by Marta Kolomayets leagues' position regarding the inde­ Newsbriefs Kiev Press Bureau pendent press slowly emerging in U- kraine. on Ukraine KIEV - In order for Ukraine to get Supreme Council Chairman Ivan through these difficult economic times, Pliushch presided over this session, тш^шшшшшшшшішштшшшшшШшшшшшштттяшшшшшт it will have to cut back on various state noting that of the 22 proposals on tax 9 KIEV — In response to Russia's Ф JADWISIN, Poland - A delega­ programs, advised Volodymyr Yavoriv- reform, only 15 were discussed. Instead claim to being the successor state to the tion from the Ukrainian Parliament sky, a democratic deputy from the of the work day continuing into the USSR, the Ukrainian Ministry of visited Poland to attend a conference on Kirovohrad region and chairman of the evening, the deputies broke early to give Foreign Affairs dispatched a note to its "The Ukrainian Road to Europe" on Parliament's Chornobyl Committee, the agrarian deputies (councilmen from counterpart in Moscow. This note February 10. The conference, organized during a Supreme Council session on farmlands) the opportunity to discuss stated that no single state has the right by the Polish International Affairs Wednesday, February 12. the privatization of land with Presi­ to declare itself the successor to the Institute, focused on national security "Once we've chosen freedom, we will dent Leonid Kravchuk and Prime Soviet Union, Radio Rossia reported and hoped that the "big treaty" between have to waive the wealth, for the time Minister Vitold Fokin. on February 10, quoting Kharkiv- Ukraine and Poland may still be initial­ being," he said as the deputies dis­ During that day's work, the Supreme Novosti. (RFE/RL Daily Report) ed by the end of this month. Ukrainian- cussed tax laws for businesses and Council reported that 880 billion rubles Polish relations were judged to be good, organizations. were needed to carry out their scheduled 9 KIEV - President Leonid Krav­ but Sejm deputy Bronislaw Geremek state programs, and to date, the trea­ chuk said that the main danger to the added that "friendly Ukrainian-Polish Tax-favored status (i.e. lower taxes) sury's programs total only 400 billion CIS is coming from attempts to main­ relations should not be developed in a for independent newspapers and maga­ rubles, leaving the nation with only 50 tain a unified military, and that this way detrimental to fPolandY| good zines was also discussed at this session, percent of needed monies (and these question may become the primary bone relations with Russia."(RFE/RL Daily tout the proposal did not pass, which led figures exclude funds needed for pen­ of contention among the members of Report) some democrats to question their col­ sions). the CIS. He also mentioned the idea of turning the Black Sea basin into "zone of peace." (RFE/RL Daily Report) ^ MOSCOW - A statement was issued by the Russian Ministry of 9 KIEV - A Ukrainian delegation External Affairs on January 20. The refused to sign documents on the statement said that relations with composition of the CIS military com­ Ukraine have top priority in Russia's mand and on the redistribution of foreign policy and that the decision of forces among CIS states, Russian TV the Russian Supreme Soviet to review reported on February 12. Defense the legality of the Crimea's transfer Minister Konstantin Morozov, how­ from the RSFSR to Ukraine in 1954 is ever, had been "one of the most active "non-confrontational and construc­ participants in the dialogue between his tive." Russia's desire for a dialogue on counterparts and CIS commander-in- all bilateral Russian-Ukrainian rela­ chief Marshal Shaposhnikov." The tions is reflected in the fact that the delegation from Belarus also refused to Ukrainian Supreme Council was also sign, as Mechialau Hrib, its representa­ asked to review the Crimea's status, the tive, had warned. (RFE/RL Daily statement says. It adds that the absence Report) of this dialogue has aggravated the Black Sea and Crimea controversy. 9 KIEV — In spite of strained rela­ (RFE/RL Daily Report) tions due to its claims on part of Ukrainian territory, Romania will be opening an embassy in Kiev soon, ф KIEV - Data provided by the Radio Kiev reported on February 12. Ukrainian Ministry of Statistics show The Romanian government has ex­ that Ukraine's GNP fell by 10 percent in pressed reservations about the legality 1991, while labor productivity was also of the December 1 referendum in the off by almost 10 percent from the 1990 territories it is claiming. (RFE/RL level as well. Production of over 80 Daily Report) percent (118) of the country's most important products dropped — over-all 9 KIEV — Foreign Trade Minister industrial production was down by 4.5 Valeriy Kravchenko told a trade confer­ percent. In agriculture, gross output ence that Ukraine is entitled to more was nearly 12 percent less than in 1990 than 16 percent of Soviet assets and that and the grain harvest came in at 38.6 Russia had frozen gold and hard cur­ million tons — some 12.4 million tons rency reserves. At the U.N., Prime less than in 1990. The 1991 budget Minister Vitold Fokin circulated an deficit was 39.5 million rubles. Due to appeal to international financial institu­ these developments as well as ecological tions to block Russia's rights to former problems the natural population growth Soviet assets until they are divided up in Ukraine has suffered a reduction. The among the republics, Western agencies number of deaths last year exceeded the reported on February 11. (RFE/RL number of births by some 20,000. Marta Kolomayets Daily Report) (RFE/RL Daily Report) During the current session of the Ukrainian Parliament the blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine has been placed in the alcove above the presidium where a statue of Lenin once stood. FOUNDED 1933 USSR, just as we did to winning the Ukrainian Weekly First shipment... cold war. Let us help the people An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National (Continued from page 1) throughout the independent states to Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. at press time, information on these make the leap from communism to 07302. airlifts was not available. democracy, from command economies The U.S. intends for these medi­ to free markets, from authoritarianism Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ. 07302. cal and food supplies to go im­ to liberty." 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Russia's ambassador-designate: U.S. names ambassadors key player in dispute with Ukraine to newly independent states WASHINGTON - The Bush ad­ reduction in Geneva. Administration WASHINGTON - Vladimir The Post noted that Mr. Lukin ministration has named its candidates officials cited his experience in arms Lukin, chairman of the Foreign "acknowledged that Russia might for ambassadors to five newly inde­ control as being especially useful in Affairs Committee of the Russian run the risk of a negative Western pendent states: Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, one of the former Soviet Parliament, has been named Russia's reaction if it reopened the territorial Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. republics where nuclear weapons still ambassador to the United States, dispute, but predicted that the criti­ All five candidates, whose names are deployed. reported The Washington Post on cism would be short-lived. In the were announced on February 6, have David H. Swartz, 51, has been select­ Friday, January 31. long run we will see an ever-growing backgrounds in Slavic studies and are ed to serve in Belarus. He has served in respect for the Russian leadership Foreign Service officers. They must be As chairman of the Foreign Affairs the USSR and Eastern Europe, and and its ability to uphold Russia's confirmed by the Senate. speaks Russian and Ukrainian. Mr. Committee, Mr. Lukin has been state interests." involved in negotiations between As expected,Roman Popadiuk, White Swartz at one time was a member of the Russia and Ukraine over the status of House deputy press spokesman, is the Kiev Consulate advance team. Mr. Lukin acquired the reputation the Black Sea Fleet and in the con­ ambassador-designate to Ukraine. Mr. Edward Hurwitz, 60, a senior U.S. tinuing controversy over the status of of a reformist Communist from the Popadiuk, 42, was born in a DP camp in time when he was posted in Czecho­ diplomat who served in Afghanistan, the Crimea. Austria to Ukrainian parents brought was nominated as ambassador to slovakia during the 1968 Prague to Germany as forced laborers. He Spring and became associated with Kyrgyzstan, and the nominee for Ar­ Yevgeny Ambartsumov, a politi­ previously served in the U.S. Embassy menia is Nelson Ledsky, 62, who has cal scientist and Mr. Lukin's deputy Alexander Dubczek's reformist poli­ in Mexico. cies. Recalled to Moscow after the been with the Foreign Service mostly in at the Foreign Affairs Committee, The ambassador-designate to Ka­ Europe. characterized Mr. Lukin as a "state Soviet invasion of Czecho-Slovakia, zakhstan is William Courtney, 47, democrat," meaning that he "com­ he joined the U.S.A.-Canada Insti­ previously the United States' consul U.S. flags were raised in Kiev, Alma і bines democratic views with a deter­ tute where he specialized in U.S.­ general-designate to Kiev. Mr. Court­ Ata, Minsk, Bishkek and Yerevan on mination to defend what he sees as Chinese relations and subsequently, ney, of late, was a member of the U.S. Monday, February 3, by State Depart­ Russian national interests." he was with the Soviet Foreign delegation to the conference on arms ment advance teams in those capitals. Ministry as deputy head of the According to The Post, Mr. department dealing with the Pacific Lukin, in a recently drafted secret and the Far East. During Parlia­ memorandum, details of which were mentary elections, his reformist, Soviet desk no more of State published by Komsomolskaya Prav- views earned him a place on Russian da, called for a tougher Russian President Boris Yeltsin's Democratic NEW YORK - The U.S. Depart­ the travel of Soviet diplomats in the stand toward Ukraine, suggesting Russia slate, reported The Post. ment of State no longer has a "Soviet United States. Today, the central that Russia should use the territorial desk," reported The New York task of the Soviet desk is helping to dispute over the Crimea to pressure Times. Instead there is the "Office of refashion former Soviet society and "Although Lukin was at Yeltsin's Independent States and Common­ bring it into the free world." Ukraine into relinquishing its claim side during the August coup, he is not to the Black Sea Fleet. wealth Affairs." considered one of the president's "The whole job of the Soviet desk Previously expertise in the sub- A proponent of taking a firm stand inner circle, and he distanced himself changed over the three years I was nationalities "was a sidelight handled in negotiations with Ukraine, Mr. from recent developments," said The there," Alexander Vershbow, who by a few odd folks who took an Lukin said that "concession would Post. Characterized by The Post as headed the Soviet desk from 1988 interest in Central Asia," as Mr. play into the hands of right-wing an "occasional diplomatic trouble- until the fall of 1991, told The Times. Vershbow put it. "Now, we are Russian nationalists opposed to shooter" for Mr. Yeltsin," Mr. Lukin "When I took over, the principal task creating desk officers to deal with the Yeltsin," whereas "a firm stand on the has recently "lashed out at political was still carrying out the policy of individual republics, and we're stock­ issue would trigger a groundwell of leaders in general, describing the containment in all its aspects — ing our missions inside the former support for the Russian leader­ situation in the former Soviet Union fighting Soviet imperialism in Af­ Soviet Union with Ukrainian and ship..." as 'a complete mess, a bordello.' " ghanistan, arms control, monitoring Turkmenistan! speakers."

basis of their background and skills, agriculture, health, etc. Technical lapped and staggered igntil the end of Tremendous... language abilities and medical histo­ training is meant to adapt the skills the program. ries. trainees bring to the Peace Corps to The Peace Corps expects to have (Continued from page 1) the needs of the host country. separate country programs in most "We do prefer people who bring The Peace Corps currently has The final element of training is of the CIS nations and is creating a language skills with them," said Mr. pool of people with backgrounds in 6,000 volunteers serving in 87 coun­ Leach, emphasizing, however, that cross-cultural, in which trainees are tries. Since it announced its plans to given an overview of the history, small business, education, environ­ language skills are not mandatory. mental protection work, agriculture, establish programs in the CIS and "Anyone who can come forward and government, economic, social and the Baltic states roughly a month cultural make-up of the host country. health and urban planning, which say 'I speak Ukrainian' will be given could be quickly drawn upon to start ago, it has received in excess of considerable attention when we're At the end of 12 weeks, trainees " 12,000 inquiries. And the numbers officially become Peace Corps volun­ new programs. As country agree­ recruiting. In any case, if they can ments outlining programs and obli­ keep going up and up. According to speak Ukrainian, well still be teach­ teers and are immediately sent to Mr. Leach, the Peace Corps has set their site assignments. At this point, gations have yet to be signed, Mr. ing them some Ukrainian when they Leach admits that the agency is "a up a CIS task force and separate get there." their obligation is for two years. recruitment phone line. "We have a little blind at the moment" as to who tremendous body of interest already will be chosen and when. and, of course, far more people The Peace Corps currently has 6,000 volunteers expressing interest than we can The Peace Corps plans to start its Щ actually take," he said. serving in 87 countries. Since it announced plans to program in Ukraine with 50 volun- Ц teers. According to Мг„ Leach, the Ї Я Peace Corps volunteers span the establish programs in the Commonwealth of agency, which is funded by the U.S. \ If ages of 22 to 80. The average age on a government, cannot provide more ;. f| worldwide basis is 31; 50 percent of Independent States and the Baltic states, if has ;han 50 volunteers at this iimt be­ || the volunteers are over the age of 50. received more than 12,000 inquiries. cause oi budgetary and operational If The average age of volunteers serving restraints. He anticipates tnaf the v fl in Central European countries, which program count grow, "hut w.` would - 1| is most comparable to the proposed The 12-week training period for The Peace Corps prefers to assign have to establish that with the Ukrai­ || programs in Ukraine and the Baltic Peace Corps volunteers is conaucteu its volunteers ail around the country. nian government." її states, is 35. in the country being served Al­ "We don't assign many із capital though the Peace Corps runs its cities and we don't look upou them as As the Peace Corps sends its staff -' According to Mr. Leach; many of country affairs out of an office national policy advisors or people to the host country immediately ai:er the people in the pool of 12,000 are staffed by a bi-nationa! team in the who engage in any kind of macro- the signing of a govermr.ent-to- retired and have business experience. host country's capital, training takes economic or macropolitical work. governmem agreement and gives it -' place on site at a regional university. We prefer to think of them as volun­ six months to become fully opera­ "We are looking for people with at teers working.grass-roots projects at tional, Ukraine's first group of Peace if The bulk of Peace Corps training least five years' business experience the local level," he said. Corps volunteers could be on site by g behind them, although we generally rests upon language learning in the the end of this year, Щ don't consider them experts in their classroom and living with host coun­ Once the first group of volunteers fields," he said. try families. Language learning is has arrived 'dad gotten staned, the For more information on the Л buttressed with side trips and activi­ Peact rorir- in"ittt'chF,tc^ begins status of country progwwy, con'acs : Peace Corps volunteers must be ties. гесгі ^ . тас zri,ifiw``i: -i^ ^^r'he Toby Lester at the Ba^usi CIS desk. L .S. citizens — Canadians can apply Trainees also work in toe areas oi seceru` v.:p ТЬ: і^чч рл-Л^ (20J) 606- і У 75. ?or appii `-auonL and v through CUSCX a similar agency in their technical skills - ^al' bi si­ dt !(.t` "!CV e і.. -` '04,'^`r` M)lunUk``` `wr``'-o i'-x, :v:±:. Ш , ; ranada - and are chosen on the ne^ Fjt/nsh-ianguage teacmu. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 No. 7 Canada-Ukraine Business Council Pope names Msgr. Walter Paska seeks to benefit both countries auxiliary bishop to U.S. metropolitan PHILADELPHIA - Pope John for many years and I now look forward TORONTO - The creation of the Negridge (Winnipeg), Andrew Semo- Paul II has appointed Msgr. Walter to working with him as a brother bishop Canada-Ukraine Business Council was tiuk (Edmonton), Bohdan Shulakewych Paska, pastor of parishes in Cherry Hill in the service of the Lord." the main recommendation of the (Edmonton), Victor Lishchyna (To­ and Williamstown, N.J., as auxiliary In May, the new auxiliary bishop will Canada-Ukraine Economic Conference ronto), Roman Petryshyn (Edmonton), bishop to Metropolitan-Archbishop travel with Archbishop Sulyk to partici­ held in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 18- Gordon Conway (Edmonton), Eugene Stephen Sulyk of the Ukrainian Catho­ pate in the Synod of Bishops of the 20, 1991, The conference, sponsored by Zalucky (Toronto) and Ihor Bardyn lic Church Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ukrainian Catholic Church, which will the Ukrainian Canadian Professional (Toronto). The appointment was announced on be held in Lviv. and Business Federation attracted The charter incorporating the CUBC February 4 in Washington, by Arch­ The episcopal ordination of Bishop- speakers and participants from Ukraine, was received on November 27, 1991. bishop Agostino Cacciavillan, apostolic designate Paska will take place in the Great Britain, the United States and The CUBC is a national non-profit pro-nuncio. Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Canada. The recommendation was corporation dedicated to promoting In his capacity as auxiliary bishop, he Immaculate Conception in Philadel­ approved at the National Convention of business, trade, investment and re­ will assist in ministering to the approxi­ phia, on Thursday afternoon, March the Ukrainian Canadian Professional search activities between Canada and mately 80,000 Ukrainian Catholic 19. and Business Federation in Halifax, Ukraine. faithful of the 80 parishes and one Bishop-designate Paska, 68, was Nova Scotia, on July 1, 1991, and mission of the archdiocese located in born November 29, 1923, in Elizabeth, application to the government of Ca­ Chairman Ihor Bardyn of Toronto eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, N.J., the son of Wasyl and Rosalia nada for incorporation was prepared. said "CUBC has the potential to be­ Maryland, Virginia and the District of Paska. After attending elementary come one of the most important ve­ Columbia. schools there and in New York, he The application to incorporate the hicles to help Ukraine in its quest to The pope made the selection upon the graduated from St. Basil's College CUBC was signed in Halifax by Paul become a free-market economy and one recommendation of candidates sub­ Preparatory School in Stamford, Ortynsky (Canora), Roman Herchak of the superpowers of the 21st century. mitted to him by the Synod of Bishops Conn., 1940. (Vancouver), Peter Zakarow (Oshawa), It will be up to the newly elected board of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. He enrolled in St. Charles College, Maurice Mack (Montreal), Eugene of directors and the executive directors Upon hearing of the announcement, Catonsville, Md., and completed his Zaraska (Toronto), Dmytro Cipywnyk in Canada and Ukraine to develop the Archbishop Sulyk said: "I wish to thank undergraduate studies at St. Basil's (Saskatoon), Ivan Hrubowsky (St. activities of the CUBC for the benefit of the holy father for granting to our Seminary College, Stamford, Conn., Catharines), Bohdan Onyschuk (To­ both countries." archdiocese a new auxiliary bishop, and with a bachelor of arts degree in 1944. ronto), Gerald Fedchun (Toronto), The first meeting of Directors of I am extremely pleased with the naming That summer he was admitted to the Michael Salyzyn (Halifax), Michael CUBC will take place in Toronto on of Msgr. Paska to this position. He has School of Theology, The Catholk February 29,1991. For further informa­ many years of pastoral, administrative, University of America, Washington and tion, contact the Ukrainian Canadian and canonical experience in serving the was ordained to the priesthood on June Professional and Business Federation needs of the faithful of the Ukrainian 2, 1947, by the late Archbishop Con- Vatican, Ukraine in Toronto at (416) 920-2111; fax (416) Catholic Church throughout the United stantine Bohachevsky in Philadelphia. 920-5899. States. We have been personal friends His first assignment was as an in­ establish relations structor at St. Basil's Preparatory School, during which time he continued NEW YORK - The Holy See and A White House view of Yeltsin his studies at Fordham University in Ukraine, desiring to promote friendly New York receiving a master of arts mutual relations, have decided to In reporting on the scheduled continue political and economic degree in Medieval literature in 1952. established diplomatic relations at the meeting between President George liberalization without Russia im­ From 1955 through 1958, he also served level of apostolic nunciature on the part Bush and Russian President Boris posing its will on other former as an instructor at St. Basil's College. of the Holy See and of an embassy on - Yeltsin, The New York Times of republics. His parochial assignments included the part of Ukraine, reported Ukraine's ^ January 30 commented on the agenda Mission to the United Nations. Brooklyn, N.Y.; Holy Ghost Ukrainian for the February 1 teteatete. Follow­ "We believe there is a need for all Catholic Church, Chester, Pa.; St. In the diplomatic notes exchanged ing is an excerpt from that news the former Soviet republics to move Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church, between foreign offices of the Holy See story. forward along these lines, mutually Elizabeth, N.J.; St. Vladimir Ukrainian and Ukraine, it is stated that diplomatic and not in Big Brother fashion," an Catholic Church, Hempstead, N.Y.; St. relations between the two parties will be administration official said. "The Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, based on principles of international law Russians have shown a tendency to Baltimore, Md.; and as director of the and will contribute to fostering bi­ The White House views the meet­ confuse their national interests with Diocesan Boys Camp, Stratford, Conn. lateral relations for the benefit of the ing as a chance for Mr. Bush to those of the peoples surrounding He served as chancellor and vicar Catholics in Ukraine and of all the impress on Mr Yeltsin the need to them." general of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Ukrainian people. Catholic Diocese in Chicago in 1961- 1971, and then was appointed provin­ cial vocation director for the years 1971 - 1976. During this time he completed Ukrainian delegation from U.S., Canada meets with Kravchuk studies in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, and was award­ ed the degree of doctor in canon law in 1975. After serving as pastor in Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Curtis Bay, Md., he was appointed rector of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catho­ lic Seminary in Washington for the term 1979-1984. Msgr. Paska was on the faculty of the canon law department, The Catholic University of America in 1974-1984, as lecturer in oriental canon law. He has been a consultor for the Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Code of Oriental Law since 1975, and continues to function as the vicar judicial of the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, a position he has held since 1981. In addition to his present pastoral assignments as pastor of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cherry Hill, N.J., and Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Williams- town, N.J., he also serves as dean (protopresbyter) of the South Jersey President Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine received a delegation of Ukrainian community activists from the United Deanery (protopresbytery), is an arch- States and Canada on January 24. Present were representatives of the U.S. Coordinating Committee to Aid diocesan consultor, and is a member of Ukraine, Dr. Bohdan Burachinsky, Walter Baranetsky, Dr. Anatoly Lysyj, Osyp Zinkewych and Judge Bohdan the St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Futey; as well as Erast and Lydia Huculak, representing the Canadian Friends of Rukh. Also in attendance were Seminary Advisory Board. People's Deputies Dmytro Pavlychko, Ivan Drach, Mykhailo Horyn and Larysa Skoryk, as well as Oleksander The title of monsignor was conferred Lavrynovych of Rukh. Foremost among the myriad topics discussed was how the diaspora can assist in the on him by Pope John XXIII in 1962, rebuilding of Ukraine. President Kravchuk also addressed the issue of Ukraine's military and recent chauvinistic and the title of domestic prelate by Pope actions by Russia's leaders. Paul VI on September 7, 1963. No. 7 - THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 5 NEWS AND VIEWS: Ukrainian studies specialists meet during Slavicists' convention by William Noll lar Culture in Soviet Ukraine" (Novem­ studies were well represented by the other nominees for this post were Leo­ ber 24); "Borderlands: Regional Con­ panels noted above, the lack of perspec­ nid Rudnytsky of La Salle University The 1991 national convention of the sciousness vs. Competing Nationalism" tive that many other colleagues continue and Rex Wade of George Mason Uni­ American Association for the Advance­ (November 24) which included Har­ to have with regard to Ukrainian studies versity. ment of Slavic Studies (AAASS) was vard's Roman Szporluk as a discussant; was truly disturbing. A significant A special concern addressed at the held on November 22-25 in Miami. This "Political Beliefs at the Time of Great percentage of the AAASS papers meeting was how to bring more people is a large yearly affair in which some of Political and Social Change" (Novem­ ignored the moves toward independ­ into the organization in order to the leading scholars and experts in ber 25) which included Prof. Colton as a ence in the countries of the nownctefunct broaden its impact. Discussion centered various academic disciplines meet to discussant; "International Dimensions Soviet Union. An astounding degree of on ways to bring this about. Convening give papers, to discuss current trends of Ethnopolitics in the Soviet Union" open hostility to the successful efforts to part of the International Congress in and policy issues and to socialize with (November 25) which Prof. Szporluk break-up the Soviet empire was impli­ 1993 in North America (the other and colleagues. Occurring in conjunction chaired. Harvard's Michael Flier was a cit, or on rare occasions explicit, in the main part to be held in Ukraine) was with the AAASS was the second meet­ participant on the panel "Eschatology positions taken by several scholars. considered by Alexander Motyl of ing of the American Association for and Ideology in the Muscovite State." Columbia University, and by others, an Ukrainian Studies. Prof. Szporluk attended the meeting of The most disturbing trend was the excellent way to increase public expo­ At the AAASS convention there the AAASS board of directors, of continuation of a narrowly defined sure in North America to Ukrainian were 10 panels that featured Ukrainian which he is an elected member. In "Sovietology" (in November this term studies. Prof. Rudnytsky suggested that studies either as a central topic or as addition, all of the HURI participants was still in use) which has as its subject any association of Ukrainianists would part of a broader focus. Nine partici­ attended other panel sessions and matter an almost exclusive concern with be welcome to establish ties of coopera­ pants from the Harvard Ukrainian contributed to the discussions on topics Russia and Russian culture, particular­ tion with the Shevchenko Scientific Research Institute attended the conven­ ranging from history and literature and ly as manifested in the cities of Moscow Society in New York. tion, with six of these giving papers culture to politics. and St. Petersburg. By extension, this leaves most of the countries of the Also discussed was establishing a and/or participating as discussants or On November 24 during the AAASS formal affiliation between AAUS and panel chairs. former union out of the research plans - convention, the American Association of "Sovietology," except in a peripheral AAASS, already in progress. Dr. In order of presentation the panels for Ukrainian Studies (AAUS) was manner. This anomaly has unfortu­ Dmytryshyn and others noted that by that included Ukrainian topics were: convened in a meeting attended by nately long been characteristic of far too affiliating with AAASS, the American "Ukrainian Self-Assertion in the Soviet about 35 people. This organization is many scholars who conduct research in Association for Ukrainian Studies Period" (November 22); "Modernism in open to U.S. and Canadian citizens with Eastern Europe. They helped create a would be in a position to focus atten­ Ukrainian Literature" (November 22); demonstrated academic achievements false reality by focusing on small groups tion on Ukrainian studies as an integral "Ukrainian Culture and Glasnost" in Ukrainian studies. One of the asso­ of people in Russia, then pretending part of the stody of Eastern Europe (November 23); "Who Governs?: Local ciation's aims is to expand the mandate that this research had widespread every year at every convention of the Soviet Politics in Transition" (Novem­ of Ukrainian studies, bringing them implications. AAASS, bringing a high visibility to the ber 23) which included Harvard's Ti­ into a more visible and viable role in the subject. Profs. Flier and Kononenko mothy Colton as a discussant; "Pro­ academic mainstream. This is of in­ Having high quality research and and others noted that by establishing blems of National Attribution in Litera­ creasing importance to all who are. panels on Ukrainian studies at inter­ awards for best articles and books in ture, Music and the Arts" (November engaged in studies dealing with any part national conferences is an effective Ukrainian studies, the AAUS would 23) which was an all-Harvard panel of the former Soviet Union, for much of counterpoint to these narrow concerns. encourage scholarship on Ukrainian consisting of George Grabowicz, Nata­ the scholarship that has traditionally Panels and papers dealing with Ukraine topics. been known as "Sovietology" is ground­ lia Pylypiuk and William Noll; "Рори– are an increasingly important alterna­ (Continued on page 14) ed in a "Russia only" approach. tive to a "Sovietology" point of view William Noll is academic coordinator This approach is still very much in which takes development from the past at the Harvard Ukrainian Research evidence today, as demonstrated at the empire's administrative center as the New world order Institute. AAASS meeting. Although Ukrainian main point of scholarly interest in the `S area. and the CIA The meeting of the AAUS and the "Teach English in Ukraine": organization's focus on promoting In a New York Times article about Ukrainian studies is for these and other the CIA's new role in a rapidly project draws many volunteers reasons significant. Of course, the changing world ("CIA Casting panels by individual scholars were About for New. Missions, "February JERSETrocrvnTY CITYV , N.Jліт . - D^C^^OOResponse. ( А^^І;ЛЛ^:Л„С „и^„іл ua mn;i^ (Applications should be mailed to: important unto themselves, but it was 4), reporter Elaine Sciolino shed light to the Ukrainian National Associa­ Ukrainian National Association, 30 on the CIA vis a vis the USSR and tion's project "Teach English in Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ clear to most of those involved in Ukrainian studies that a more focused the CIS. Following is an excerpt Ukraine" so far has exceeded the 07302.) from her report. expectations of all involved parties. A workshop is planned for early effort in broadening the perspectives of There are now 121 groups that April to prepare the teachers for their what used to be known as "Sovieto­ have applied for English language assignments and to answer any ques­ logy," and of all research involving courses in Ukraine this summer. The tions that they may have. Eastern Europe, is a major element in the mandate of AAUS. Much of the Critics argue that neither the CIA geographic areas represented range "At this point there is every indi­ nor the State Department can cope from Evpatoria, Symferopil and discussion that took place during the cation that the UNA has initiated a meeting focused on this. with the deluge of newly available Alushta in Crimea to Cherkasy, very successful project that will bring material since the Soviet collapse. Zaporizhzhia, Donetske, Kharkiv, greatly needed help to Ukraine. At They say that the government is Poltava, Kirovohrad, Sumy, Zhy- the same time, it will offer the North The meeting was opened by the woefully lacking in language skills at tomyr, Chernihiv, Kiev, Uzhhorod, American volunteers an opportunity AAUS's temporary president, Omeljan a time of need — when, for instance, Chernivtsi, Kolomyia, Ivano-Fran- to participate in one of the many pro­ ,Pritsak, who then turned it over to the Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has kivske, Vinnytsia and Rivne. cesses in free Ukraine and hopefully vice-president, Dr. Szporluk, who switched its news conferences from Requests are for both day and return with a sense of fulfillment and presided. George Grabowicz, president Russian to Ukrainian, and when a evening courses at zero, beginning, satisfaction," noted Zirka Voronka, of the International Association for' recent oil deal between Azerbaijan intermediate and advanced levels. As the initiator and director of the Ukrainian Studies (with which AAUS is and Iran was announced in Azerbai­ agreed, the groups do not exceed 15 project. affiliated), reported on plans for the jani. students and indicate interests in next International Congress for Ukrai­ The teaching project is being or­ "Before last September you could conversational, business, architech- nian Studies in 1993, to take place in follow the non-Russian republics by tural, construction, business, techni­ ganized with the Prosvita Ukrainian two phases, the first in Ukraine, the Language Society in Ukraine, and reading only Russian, because the cal, agricultural, medical and aca­ "second at Harvard. The secretary- Russian press was at least as official demic English. courses are to be offered this sum­ treasurer, Prof. Flier, reported to the mer. membership about the association as the non-Russian press," said Paul The UNA project to date has Goble, until recently the State De­ received 111 applications from vo­ The UNA will screen applicants funds and prospects for their use. and train those who are selected as Among items mentioned were subscrip­ partment's leading expert on Soviet lunteers. Persons from Ontario, nationalities and now at the Carnegie Manitoba and Quebec in Canada, participants in the project. All tion reductions to major scholarly necessary textbooks and teaching periodicals in Ukrainian studies, an Endowment for International Peace. and New Jersey, New York, Con­ "Now the opposite is true, and you're necticut, Massachusetts, Pennsyl­ materials will be provided by the AAUS newsletter, and an annual prize Ukrainian National Association. competition for best article and book by in big trouble if you can't read the vania, Virginia, North Carolina, local language." Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, The Ukrainian Language Society junior and senior scholars working in Ukrainian studies. Asked whether it was difficult to Montana, Arizona, Oregon and is responsible for determining what find people to translate newspapers Texas in the U.S. have expressed types of English language programs from the various republics, an intelli­ their interest and desire to participate are to be offered in areas throughout A new president of AAUS was elect­ gence official remarked: "Translate in this project. Ukraine. Regional branches of the ed: Basil Dmytryshyn, formerly of them? We don't even get them!" The deadline for receiving applica­ society are also expected to offer Portland State University, now retired. Mr. Gates, during his confirma­ tions is February 22, 1992. Appli­ food and lodging to teachers and Prof. Dmytryshyn is one of the found­ tion hearings, acknowledged that the cants will be matched with their teaching assistants. ing members of AAASS. The other agency had been so focused on the geographic preference and the de­ For further information, interest­ nominee for the post was Orest Pelech inner workings of the Kremlin that sired level of instruction wherever ed readers may contact the UNA at of Duke University. Also elected was a it had to rely on travelers for infor­ possible. (201)451-2200. new member-at-larger Natalie, Копо– mation about the republics. r, iko of the University of Virginia. The THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 No. 7

Reporter's Diary by Chrystyna Lapychak Ukrainian WeeHї A fond farewell, sort of... I believe in the theory that coinci­ light of the matter. It honestly remind­ dences don't iust happen. At least not in ed me of all the funny and absurd UNA anniversary my experience. moments I've shared with colleagues In two years, the publisher of this newspaper, the Ukrainian National Take for instance, the absurd past and present at The Weekly. We've Association, will be celebrating its centennial. This oldest and largest typo that appeared in the over­ certainly shared serious experiences, but Ukrainian organization in the diaspora (we used to say "free world"), will head of my last column: "Reporter's if one may be selective when one waxes mark 100 years as a fraternal organization helping its members, their Dairy." The typo was truly ironic, for it nostalgic, I believe we all developed a communities, the Ukrainian nation and the public at large. awoke in my random-access memory a fine-tuned appreciation over the years specific incident that evoked a range of for the absurdities of our profession. The UNA'S roots may be found in the coalfields of Pennsylvania where emotions, among them nostalgia, sad­ I look back in stunned amazement at immigrants from the old country worked under the horrible conditions of the ness and good humor, in some odd way how much has happened in the seven day. Theirs was a pitiful existence. Svoboda, in a front page editorial on connected with my five-and-a-half year years since I first worked as a summer November 1,1893, called for establishment of a national organization to take career with The Ukrainian Weekly. intern in 1985. care of the needs of the Ruthenians (as these early immigrants called Yes, you did read it correctly in my last Back then any trickle of news from themselves): Reporter's Diary (as it should have Ukraine was usually tragic .,. the death "... in unity there is strength, and it is not easily defeated. Therefore, let us appeared), that I am taking leave of The of Vasyl Stus in a labor camp, and later, unite, brothers, voluntary exiles from our native land, our fatherland. Let us Weekly staff for new professional Chornobyl. The meteoric race towards come closer together and get to know each other better, and take a closer look horizons in the world of free-lance independence actually began in the at our poverty, our want, our shortcomings, our needs... journalism in the homeland. autumn of 1987 and the workload and "You have eyes, look at what is happening around you, how you are being I had the privilege of witnessing the number of absurd incidents, usually abused and ignored, and how only your work, bathed in sweat and blood, is birth of the baby (ie., independent connected with celebrated personalities appreciated by those who care solely for their own pockets..." Ukraine), and now I feel I must be there from Ukraine, grew geometrically. I fondly recall how excited some of The result, on February 22, 1894, was the creation of the Rus'kyi Narodnyi to watch the toddler take its first steps. Anyway, the incident I recalled our staffers were when we first met such Soyuz - today's Ukrainian National Association. In 1894 that organization legendary figures as Vyacheslav Chor- had 439 members and assets of S220.35. occurred one sunny late November day last year when this writer joined the novil, or Mykhailo Horyn, or Oles It's come a long way since then with membership of more than 70,000 and Kravchuk presidential campaign as the Shevchenko when we first started assets of over S65 million. The focus of its activity and its methods of future Ukrainian leader stumped in the travelling to Ukraine more regularly. operations have changed, but the UNA's principal founding goal has always Zakarpattia region. We all were always willing to go way remained the same: to help one another as brothers. After spending the early part of the beyond the call of duty in our involve­ ment with some of these Ukrainian The UNA's history is an illustrious one. The organization has earned a day visiting factories in Uzhhorod, wooing the support of the urban work­ heroes — whether it was driving Oksana reputation as a staunch supporter of Ukrainian causes, a charitable Meshko to the doctor's office or helping organization that helps those in need, a patron of the arts, a promoter of ing class, the Kravchuk entourage paid a visit to a collective farm in the Mykola and Raisa Rudenko move into sports, a provider for our youths and the elderly, a publisher, and a benefactor their Jersey City apartment or planning of myriad educational and scholarly endeavors. Carpathian mountains. Forget the candidate's campaign Mykhailo Horyn's meeting schedule. In this small space, one can hardlyjiope to do justice to that history, but rhetoric, or his anecdotes, or the be­ Working at The Weekly reached a suffice it to say that the UNA's many acomplishments — and those of its havior of his "loyal" press corps - it whole new dimension with the esta­ subsidiary operations, Ш UNA Washington Office, Soyuzivka, Svoboda was another moment that remains blishment of the UNA's Kiev Press and The Ukrainian Weekly - speak for themselves. There is also the fine - forever engraved in my memory. Bureau and the emergence of a new Ukrainian state. The latter fact, in indeed, irreplicable - work of the Kiev Press Bureau and the UNA Fund for While browsing through a barn full of the Rebirth of Ukraine, recent additions to the constantly growing list of particular, has opened up a whole new rather indifferent cows, Leonid Krav­ can of worms for the diaspora and some UNA-sponspred entities. And then there are all those projects sponsored by chuk paused suddenly as he encountered the Ukrainian National Association. Perhaps the "Teach English in Ukraine" interesting things are beginning to a cow which stared directly into his eyes. occur. project is the most exciting at this point in time (see story on page 5), but it is Suddenly, in a panic, Mr. Kravchuk just one of many, many more that exist due to the Ukrainian National Although it is doubtful that any mass looked directly at me with a sort of je ne re-migration may occur to Ukraine, at Association's largesse. sais quoi look, then, turning back to the Thus, it is certainly appropriate for us to mention the Ukrainian National least in the near future, a mixture of cow, returned the stare. young and old Ukrainian Americans Association - or "Batko Soyuz" as it has become known due to its fatherly As I traded glances with the cow and devotion and assistance to Ukrainians worldwide — on the occasion of its and Canadians are living and working Mr. Kravchuk, and then the cow again, there. Some have gone back to retire or 98th birthday. May this peerless organization enjoy many more fruitful and it dawned on me — I was standing in beneficial years in service to others. even die in Ukraine, some have started ankle-deep mud and manure in a barn families and/or businesses - it all on some farm somewhere in the Car­ sounds like normal life to those who pathians next to a cow and possibly the aren't aware of how different things future president of the new Ukrainian were, even only a year ago. state. Although I grew up in the United Turning the pages back... This scene and this interesting ex­ States and my family and childhood change of glances represented for me a friends are here, emotionally I now feel classic illustration of the motto: It's not that Kiev is my home at least for the just an adventure, it's a job. immediate future. Living in Ukraine is a Mykola Kapustiansky died on February 19,1969, after a No, it's not the other way around. humbling experience, a great challenge. long career in the Ukrainian military. I'm somehow grateful to that cow for Psychologically, I feel plugged mto the Born on February U 1879, he was a senior officer of the challenging Leonid Kravchuk, as well rhythm and tempo, the twists anc turns Ukrainian army from 1917 to 1920 and a member of the leadership of the as for creating one of the great absurd of life there - in contrast to the st ability Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN). incidents of the momentous half-year I and predictability of life in the United The Encyclopedia of Ukraine contains the following entry on Kapustiansky. spent working for the UNA's Kiev Press States. Bureau, capping off my career at The Many have said that it's an addiction, Weekly. but I find it very difficult to stay away I've selected this incident not to make for too long... "A graduate of the General Staff Academy in St. Petersburg (1912), he fought in the Russian-Japanese War and the first world war, and by 1917 reached the rank of colonel. After the Revolution he joined the Ukrainian units of the Russian army and served as their delegate to the Second All-Ukrainian Military Congress. In UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine August 1917 he was appointed chief of staff of the First Division of the First The Home Office of the Ukrainian National Ukrainian Corps, and in early 1918 chief of staff of the southwestern front. Association report that as of February 13, Under the Directory, he served as operations chief and then as general quartermaster of the UNR Army. In 1920 he was promoted to brigadier general. the fraternal organization's newly established After the war he emigrated to Poland and then France, where he organized and Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received headed the Ukrainian National Union. Kapustiansky was a founder of the OUN 10,858 checks from its members with donations and a member of its leadership (1929-1969). In 1935-1936 he visited Ukrainian totalling 5285,231.17. The contributions communities in the United States and Canada to gain support for the OUN. include individual members' donations, as well During the second world war he served as vice-president of the Ukrainian as returns of members' dividend checks and National Council in Kiev, and was imprisoned by the Germans. After the war he interest payments on promissory notes. was the first chief of the military section of the Government-in-exile of the UNR. Please make checks payable to UNA Fund He wrote "Pokhid Ukrainskykh Armiy na Kyiv-Odesu v 1919 Rotsi" (The for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Щгсії of Ukrainian Armies on Kiev-Odessa in 1919; 1922, 2nd ed. 1946) and numerous articles on military affairs." ж : ? No. 7 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the Soviet empire and Mikhail Gorba­ Destroy nuclear arms, chev to the end; b) regard Russia as the "inheritor" of the USSR; c) criticize don't send them to Russia Ukraine for attempting to create its own Dear Editor: conventional armed forces (size, bud­ It is most gratifying to read the get, etc.); and, d) perceive the Com­ various developments in Ukraine, how monwealth of Independent States from Ukrainians in Ukraine are coping under the Russian (and not the Ukrainian) incredible odds, and the role which our point of view. Another OSI cover-up? Ukrainian Americans are playing in Sadly, the West (as we witnessed in trying to build a free, and democratic Yugoslavia) is more likely to support Just in case you haven4 noticed, the came on the line and told me that the Ukraine. We certainly have much to be the center over the republics and will OSI has launched a national campaign matter was still under investigation. grateful for and to be proud of. not give any security guarantees to to refurbish its image following charges Althoughjt was only my instinct and However, as the bright golden sun of Ukraine in return for its dismantling of of collusion. nothing else, Mr. Tillet's intonations independence broke on the blue Ukrai­ nuclear weapons. You remember the OSI. It's the and comments convinced me that the nian sky, dark clouds started to gather. Ukraine is alone in the former USSR Office of Special Investigations within investigation is complete and the OSI It is becoming increasingly apparent in not having experienced ethnic con­ the Department of Justice. The Ameri­ has a clean bill of health. that the Commonwealth of Independ­ flicts, and the presidential race reflected can taxpayer has been shelling out Readers who believe I misread Mr. ent States is becoming the vehicle of Ukraine's desire to avoid extremes (with millions of dollars annually to keep this Tillet can judge for themselves by old Russian imperialism and chauvi­ the two main candidates in effect federal boondoggle afloat. calling him. His number is (202) 524- nism. What is most frightening is the battling for the center ground). In 2007. Since he's a public servant, I'm process of transferring nuclear arms to During the past 20 years, the OSI has sure he'd be happy to speak with you. comparison to Russia, therefore, U- investigated over 1,400 alleged Nazis Russia, a country which is becoming kraine is an oasis of stability, and the Now that we know that Ivan Mar- increasingly unstable. and has extradited five. Five! That's a chenko was "Ivan the Terrible" of two scenarios of ethnic disintegration success rate of a whopping .003 percent! It is understandable that with the and a fascist coup in the Russian Treblinka, should Mr. Demjanjuk still Think of that. And two of those extra­ be held in an Israeli prison? According horrible aftermath of Chornobyl, U- republic are quite feasible future possi­ ditions, the cases OSI goons like Allan krainians are anxious to rid themselves bilities. to former OSI chief Allan Ryan, Jr., the Ryan Jr., Neal Sher and Eli Rosenbaum answer is yes. Interviewed on the UPI of anything which may cause another Therefore, in view of an unsympathe­ like to point to with great pride, are tragedy. In order for this to happen, all tic West and hostile Russia (opinion Radio Network recently by Peter Costa, nuclear power stations in Ukraine must Andrija Artukovic and John Demjan- director of the Harvard University polls in Russia show the majority of the juk. undergo international inspections, and, population disturbed and hostile to­ Office of News and Public Affairs (the strictly monitored repairs, with strong wards Ukrainian independence) I sup­ Before their government began its edited version appeared in the January research in alternative forms of energy. port Dr. Luciuk's call to maintain free fall, Yugoslav officials admitted 17 issue of the Harvard Gazette), Mr. But, nuclear arms should not be nuclear weapons in Ukraine in the short that much of the "evidence" against Mr. Ryan argued that Mr. Demjanjuk is transferred to Russia. Rather, they to medium terms as a deterrent in an Artukovic was fabricated. OSI compli­ guilty for one of three reasons: 1) he is should all be destroyed, on site in all of uncertain future. city in withholding this information from really Ivan Marchenko and not Ivan the republics that they are stationed in. In this we have the backing of the Artukovic defense is being probed. Demjanjuk; 2) if he is not Ivan (the Unilateral disarmament makes room Alexander J. Motyl of Columbia Uni­ for blackmail, terrorism and instability. versity (see his article in the December We here in the United States, during 1991 issue of The Harriman Institute this election year, should campaign Forum). John Demjanjuk's attorney, heavily, that our government not permit No country in history has voluntarily Yoram Sheftel, has charged a nuclear Russia, for all of the above- given away its best form of deterrence mentioned reasons. However, most against an attack. It seems that the U.S. authorities knew as far importantly, because we Americans Ukrainian view is both a mixture of face a potential threat. This is a histori­ natural hostility towards anything back as 1978 that his client is not cally unstable country which at any time nuclear (a consequence of Chornobyl) Ivan the Terrible" and that the can turn these weapons against us. The and a rather naive view of world affairs best way for us to defend Ukraine, is to and international power diplomacy. Israeli prosecution cooperated defend the United States. During the 1992 elections let's get involved! Taras Kuzio, with the U.S. to suppress infor­ London Larissa M. Fontana mation indicating that another Potomac, Md. The writer is editor of Ukrainian Reporter. man, Ivan Marchenko, operated Chrystyna Lapychak the gas chambers at Treblinka. deserves thanks UNA scholarships Dear Editor: should go to Ukraine A similar probe is underway to Terrible) Marchenko, then he is still We owe thanks to Chrystyna Lapy­ determine if the OSI withheld exculpa­ Ivan (the Terrible) Demjanjuk because chak and the other young women Dear Editor: tory evidence from Demjanjuk defense there could have been two Ivans the reporters whose work she so ably I respectfully suggest that all future attorneys who have proven conclusively Terrible at Treblinka; 3) if there was describes in her article "Behind the UNA scholarships be awarded to de­ that "Ivan the Terrible" of Treblinka (were) no Terrible Ivans at Treblinka, headlines..." (February 2). Due to their serving destitute students in Ukraine so was Ivan Marchenko. In a January 14 then Ivan Demjanjuk was probably initiative, resourcefulness and hard that they can study in our country. letter to U.S. Attorney General William "Ivan the Terrible" of Sobibor. work, the world is much better inform­ I am sure that a poll of members of Barr, John Gill, a member of the ed about Ukraine. the Ukrainian National Association All of this would be hilarious, if it Demjanjuk defense team, wrote that "a wasn't so tragic. The Israeli prosecution No less deserving of praise is The would support my suggestion. Too shocking injustice" had been perpetrated Ukrainian Weekly — an all-female many tuition grants went to American is seriously investigating the possibility against an American citizen. Our Justice that Mr. Demjanjuk was really at enterprise. Ladies, we are proud of you! students who did not need this financial Department, wrote Mr. Gill, "prose­ You are doing a splendid job. assistance. Sobibor all along. Or is it Flossenburg? cuted and extradited John Demjanjuk Buchenwald? All of the above? VeraKlisch Myron Boluch to a foreign soil to face criminal charges Philadelphia Scituate, R.I. involving a possible death sentence And what about those five unim­ while it concealed evidence of his peachable witnesses who swore they innocence." r ^saw John Demjanjuk at Treblinka? Ukraine too quick Yavir anthem recording Yoram Sheftel, Demjanjuk's Israeli Perhaps they too weren4 at Treblinka. defense attorney, was even more direct Perhaps it was really Sobibor. Or was it to give arms away available from Yevshan in condemning OSI actions. According Flossenburg? Buchenwald? All of the above? Dear Editor: Dear Editor: to the Jerusalem Post (January 4) he I would very much like to extend my In response to the Rev. Andriy "charged that U.S. authorities knew as While the OSI four-ring circus hand of support to Lubomyr Luciuk Partykewych of Jamaica Plain, Mass., I far back as 1978 that the SS auxilliary bounces merrily along, the Jewish Nazi- (January 12) for his lucid portrayal of would like to note that there is a who operated the Treblinka gas cham­ hunter lobby continues to beat the the dangerous pitfalls in giving away beautiful recording of the Ukrainian bers was Ivan Marchenko, not Ivan drums for more investigations, more nuclear weapons so easily. Although I national anthem (all three verses) Demjanjuk. The Israeli prosecution, he indictments, more extraditions because was a firm advocate of the Ukrainian performed by the Yavir Quartet from maintained, cooperated with the U.S. "time is running out." A 3/ 4 page article pledge to strive for a nuclear-free zone, Kiev. Office of Special Investigations (OSI) in on Nazi hunting appeared in the this we should be considering in the long It is available from the Yevshan a cold-blooded plot to suppress the February 6 issue of USA Today. Com­ run only (for example, when the current Corp., Box 325, Beaconsfield, Quebec information identifying Marchenko." menting on the current availability of nuclear weapons are technically obso­ H9W 5T8. The Justice Department promised a Soviet files, Efraim Zuroff, director of lete). (To order by telephone: 1-514-630- full investigation of the charges, but the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Israel, After reading the Western press and 9858. Item Я342 cassette Vol. 3) thus far has remained silent. After days gleefully exclaimed "it's a whole new talking to politicians during the last few Olena Sochan of trying to reach someone at Justice for ball game," months it is clear that they: a) supported Woodcliff Lake, N J. a progress report, a certain Doug Tillet Stay tuned! THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1992 No. 7

Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society celebrates anniversaries in Montreal

by Alexandra Hawryluk nian Philatelic and Numismatic Society the movements of various occupying original stamp designs by Mykola observes its 40th anniversary. There­ forces in the Western regions of U- Ivasiuk, including full-size pen-and-ink Collecting Ukrainian historical me­ fore, Montreal was chosen to host kraine during World War I. There was a drawings of designs of Ukrainian Na­ morabilia has never been easy, given the UKRAINPEX 91. rare Field Post Card issued at the time tional Republic stamps depicting Ivan persistence with which Russian, Polish, of Symon Petliura's offensive against Mazepa, Taras Shevchenko, St. Volo­ German and Soviet occupying forces Although the existence of the Ukrai­ the Bolsheviks in 1920. At the same dymyr's Monument in Kiev and Kozaks have tried to destroy any evidence of an nian Philatelic and Numismatic Society time, the presence of military censor­ at sea. The collection merited a bronze independent Ukrainian past. These in North America dates back to 1951. its ship was witnessed by a series of Red award. circumstances, however, have proven to origins go back to Vienna, where in Cross postcards bearing censorship be an irresistible challenge to Ukrainian 1925 the original collectors' association markings of Russian, Austrian and Peter Cybaniak's collection high­ collectors. was founded. This society's activities, German armed forces. lighting military activities in Ukraine With the dedication of Sherlock which were curtailed by World War II, during World War II attracted viewers Holmes, they sought Ukrainian Na­ were resumed after the war in New York The silver award was given in several and drew favorable comments. Visitors tional Republic stamps, bank notes, City. categories. Dr. Kuzych received one for were particularly interested in his post­ military post cards of Ukrainian units, his topical exhibit of stamps depicting cards issued by the 1st Ukrainian official stationery of Ukrainian diplo­ Now the UPNS is affiliated with the Taras Shevchenko. In the philatelic Division "Halychyna." matic missions in Europe and North American Philatelic Society, the Coun­ exhibit, the silver was awarded to P. cil of Philatelic Organizations and the Spiwak for his collection of Zemstvo In addition to all this, a special non- America, special covers, photographs philatelic exhibit was put on by Mon­ and military medals. Royal Philatelic Society of Canada. In stamps. Europe, it has inspired the formation of treal collectors. M. Tychoniw showed Today there is at least one serious the Ukrainian Philatelic Society of In the numismatics section, the silver his collection of Ukrainian military collector in every major Western city. Austria, St. Volodymyr's Philatelic prize was awarded to S. Werbowy for medals and badges, while I. Perederyj Some have formed clubs. To make their Society in Melun, France, and the his well-organized collection of Ukrai­ exhibited his collection of various task more manageable most collectors Ukrainian Philatelic Society of Ger­ nian currency of 1918-1922. In the same commemorative pins and seals honor­ specialize: some collect military medals many. category, Mr. Spiwak's set of Ukrainian ing the Millennium of Ukrainian Chris­ only, others concentrate on a particular and Russian currency stamps earned tianity. type of document. Like its predecessor, the UPNS him the bronze award. The greatest number however, collect publishes its own journal, The Ukrai­ Now that Ukraine can take part in either stamps or bank notes. So, it is not nian Philatelist. Under the able ste­ The bronze award in philately was international shows as an independent surprising that the worldwide Ukrai­ wardship of Dr. Ingert Kuzych this won by M. Stefaniw for his first-day country, veteran philatelists say Ukrai­ nian Philatelic and Numismatic Society journal has provided its subscribers covers of Carpatho-Ukraine. Visitors nian philately will have a higher inter­ (UPNS) has grown to include over 300 with information on new research; its were drawn to L. Hugel's collection of national profile. members, 40 percent of whom are of articles have been reprinted in the Ameri­ non-Ukrainian origin. can philatelic press. In 1990 The Ukrai­ nian Philatelist entered six interna­ The task of preserving history in this tional philatelic journal competitions manner has enticed collectors to do and won recognition at exhibits in UPNS publishes stamp catalogue some interesting things. The Ukrainian Austria and Germany. Philatelic and Numismatic Association SILVER SPRING, Md. - The 1 ІУІКРАЙНСЬКА ТАБОРОВА ПОШТА РЕҐЕНСБІ of Montreal (a member-organization of With the new political developments Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic the UPNS) has organized many exhi­ in Eastern Europe, ties were established Society has published a catalogue of bits and public lectures in Montreal, with Ukraine. While in Lviv during the stamps of the Ukrainian government in Ottawa and Toronto. summer of 1991, Dr. Kuzych was able exile, Ukrainian displaced persons In 1978 members of this group as­ to get in touch with the Lviv National camps, prisoner of war camps and the sembled and donated a collection of Organization of Ukrainian Philatelic Ukrainian National Council, best for Ukrainian stamps to the National Societies and the Association of Ukrai­ those interested in post-World War II UKRAINIAN DP CAMP, POW CAMP, Museum of Canada in Ottawa. This nian Philatelists in Kiev. The president philately. GOVERNMENT IN EXILE, of the UPNS, Dr. Val Zabijaka, said he AND collection was launched with a special NATIONAL COUNCIL exhibit in the National Archives Build­ feels that with improved economic The catalogue includes only those ISSUES ing in Canada's capital and it is now on conditions philately will become popu­ four stamp-issuing entities in the Ukrai­ permanent display in the Universal lar in Ukraine. nian diaspora whose stamps were legally Postal Union section of the museum. used to deliver mail and not just to z During an interview in Montreal, generate revenue. It is based on Julian Since 1982 the Montreal association both Dr. Zabijaka and Dr. Kuzych Maksymchuk's "Kataloh Ukrainskyh has participated in the annual conven­ expressed hope that UKRAINPEX 92 Poshtovykh Marok: Nederzhavni tion and exhibit of the Ukrainian would take place in Lviv. Vypusky" (The Catalogue of Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society, the Postage Stamps: Non-State tPrivateJ UKRAINPEX. At the Montreal UKRAINPEX, Issues) and other sources. The period of 1991-1992 is special for which took place October 12-13, 1991, both these societies: the Ukrainian approximately 40 members put on a This book is in English, since very tional Council Issues," by Borys Fessak, Philatelic and Numismatic Association spectacular show. Visitors to the Parish little information on these issues is may be ordered for S16 from: The of Montreal celebrates its 20th Hall of the Assumption of the Blessed available to English-speaking collec­ Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic birthday, while the international Ukrai- Virgin were treated to a veritable tors. "Ukrainian DP Camp, POW Society, P.O. Box 3711, Silver Spring, pageant of history, as every collection Camp, Government in Exile, and Na- MD 20918. illustrated some aspect of the Ukrainian UPNS elects struggle for independence during both the first and second world wars. new officers At the same time, everyone had an TflBOP УКРМШМИХ ПОЛОНЕНИХ CHICAGO - The Ukrainian Phila­ opportunity to buy, sell or exchange telic and Numismatic Society has elect­ , items with participating members. ed new officers for 19924994. Canada Post had its own booth They are: Bohdan Bob Pauk, presb 5 where anyone could buy the Canada den ;; Dr. Bohdan J, Bodnaruk, execu­ Post UKRAINPEX 91 cancellations tive vice-president; Peter Byien, vice- and the official UPNS cacheted en­ president USA; Seppo Laaksonen, vice- velopes, as well as blocks of Canada president Europe; Bohdan Duma, vice- Post stamps issued in honor of the president, Canada; Wasyl Mudry, Centennial of Ukrainian Settlement in secretary; Dr, George Slusarczuk, Canada, Each of the four Centennial treasurer. stamps depicts a different Ukrainian Appointed as vice-presidents in U- pioneer scene painted by William Kure- kraine were Viktor Mohylny, Kiev, and, lek. Roman Byshkevych, Lviv. Elected to the Auditing Board were: Highest honors at the Montreal show Orest Horodysky, chairperson; and Dr. were awarded by the three judges from Paulo Pundy and Paul Spiwak, mem­ the Federation Philateiique du Quebec bers, to Mr. Zabijaka and R. Zelonka. Elected to the Adjudicating Board Ukrainian postal history was beauti­ were: Patrick Eppel, chairperson; fully presented in Mr, Zabijaka's gold Wesley Capar and Dr. Ingert Kuzych, award collection. Mr. Zelonka's collec­ members. tion, which picked up three awards, was 'The UPNS is an affiliate of the concerned with the history of military Airencan Philatelic Society and a operations in western Ukraine. member of COPO. Membership infor­ mation is available from "UPNS, P.O. Mr, Zcionka's postcards, along with the items appearing In the UPNS catalogue art these stamps from Ikt Bo? 11184, Chicago JI,fcG5if-0fM hfc cbvU 3X1(1 COnr`^enOteNOOn.iP'it-ieC' Ukrainian POW сштр m Rimini, Italy, No. 7 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1992

NEW RELEASES BOOKS AND CHILDREN "Ukrainian Julio" releases new album Coloring books illustrate biblical themes by Helen Smindak NEW YORK - With the release of his latest album — a collection of popular romantic love songs that follows a new trend in pop recordings — Ed Evanko may become known as a Ukrainian Julio Iglesias. Realizing a long-held dream, the Winnipeg-born singer and TV persona­ lity has recorded an album of love songs that he believes will appeal to many listeners. It is titled "Ed Evanko I Did It СТВОРЕННЯ НЕОПАЛИМА For Your Love" and follows the route КОВЧЕГ set in such recent pop recordings as СВГІУ КУПИНА Natalie Cole's "Unforgettable," Barry ноя Manilow's "Showstoppers" and Barbra CHICAGO - A new publishing Mudra and the drawings, which are Streisand's "For the Record." company, Dyvosvit, has recently re­ artistically interesting yet still perfect leased a trio of children's coloring for children to color, are by Yuriy The album was recorded by Destiny books based on stories from the Old Viktiuk. Productions of Edmonton, Alberta, Testament. For further information on these after Mr. Evanko listened to hundreds books, write to the Ukrainian Cultural of songs before settling on the 12 he The books cover Genesis, and the Center, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrai­ liked most. Singer Ed Evanko stories of Moses and Noah's ark. nian Catholic Parish Hall, 2247 W "I asked all my friends to make and "Crazy," a song made popular by The rhymes are written by Alexandra Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL composite tapes of all their favorite Patsy Cline. songs," Mr. Evanko told this reporter. Influenced also by music Barbra "I also listened to the radio and kept Streisand has recorded, Mr. Evanko Two books - one for readers, one for writers making lists." ended up recording two of her songs - "The High Voyage" is told from the Because he found himself "very "Till I Loved You" and "Why Let It Writing шй WslisttiEf Вмів point of view of Columbus' 13-year-old drawn" to country music, the album Go?" son, who goes along with Columbus on includes Garth Brooks' recent big hit From the hit Broadway show "Miss far OWi?ai in Ш ІШш his fourth voyage. Fernando, the son, "The Dance," the album's title song, Saigon" there is "The Last Night of the moves from the court of Queen Isabella Don Henley's "I Did It For Your Love," (Continued on page 19) to, a different life among sailors and the uncertainty of life on the sea. It also tells about life in the New World, including Humor magazine published in Canada the search (and greed) for gold. TORONTO - Raisa Haleshko, a is for us," she said. "I am for women in The National Council of Teachers of Ukrainian who emigrated to Canada, the work force so we can demonstrate English has said that this book "reeks of recently published the first issue of her our intelligence and abilities, but I am authenticity. Conversations smack of new humor magazine, Vsesmikh. against women working a full day and the sea, places come alive, and cha­ The Ukrainian-language magazine's then standing in line-ups for food racters show their warts...An action- premier issue mostly focuses on the staples. This is where you lose your packed story to add a new dimension to often difficult life in Ukraine and femininity. You are a vegetable waiting the Columbus legend and to our know­ situations which arise when Ukrainians in line to get meat." ledge of the Spanish conquest." visit the West. Two months before she and her "Writing and Publishing Books for Ms. Haleshko used to write for daughter left the Soviet Union, Ms. Children in the 1990's" answers ques­ Vechirniy Kyiv (Evening Kiev) - "the Haleshko said she received an offer tions such as: How does a new writer best newspaper in Ukraine in the most from an "elite Soviet magazine,"but she break in? What makes an editor buy a beautiful city in the Soviet Union," she stayed firm in her decision to leave. QbUAUTOWimKY book? When do you need an agent - noted. When she began a bimonthly Although in early 1990 she was and how do you get one? advice column in which she answered thinking about writing on "social issues NEW YORK - Two books by Olga It also tells of the usual pitfalls of readers' questions, crowds flooded her for the Ukrainian community in Ca­ Litowinsky have recently been publish­ writing children's books that make office to talk with her. "Until I started nada," she started Vsesmikh instead. ed. One, "The High Voyage: The Final editors stay away, such as making a the letters page, I did not know the The first issue contains short satirical Crossing of Christopher Columbus," is child-protagonist passive, or being depth of tragedy and loneliness among stories, cartoons and jokes. These are a children's book first published in condescending by using words like so many Ukrainian women," she said. often sketches of daily life in Ukraine, 1977, and the other is "Writing and "itty-bitty" or "tummy." Ms. Litowinsky's book has received Ms. Haleshko decided to emigrate to for example, "Customer: Could you Publishing Books for Children in the slice me a hundred grams of sausage? 1990's: The Inside Story from the exceptional reviews from Publishers Canada after the Chornobyl accident. (Continued on page 16) She added that she also wanted to see if Butcher: Sure, why not? If you bring Editor's Desk." she could make it in the West. your own..." The monthly magazine costs S15 for a Another reason Ms. Haleshko emi­ half-year, or S30 for a year's subscrip­ Scarry adapted in three languages grated to the West was to provide a tion. For more information, or to better life for her daughter, who now order, write to: Vsesmikh, 1618-ABloor OTTAWA - A new Canadian edi­ Dubas - Ukrainian Publications; 1723 attends high school. "The world doesn4 St. W., Toronto, Ontario M6P 1A7. tion of Richard Scarry's "Best Word Laxton Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario; know the Soviet woman, how hard life Book Ever" has been published. This Canada K2C 2N2. For further informa­ version is trilingual — English, Ukrai­ tion, call (613) 224-6171. nian and French. This book was produced in coopera­ For those who missed out on Richard tion with the Education Commission of Scarry books in their childhood, they the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in are books that teach words and the Ontario. rudiments of reading by labeling draw­ ings: cow, mother, toothbrush, etc. This best word book ever is divided into sections like "at the supermarket" or "at the airport," and contains more than 1,500 illustrations. This trilingual version is more or less the same as the original Richard Scarry book, except that some drawings con­ tain bits of Ukrainian tradition, such as embroidery drawn on a raccoon's shirt or a statue of Taras Shevchenko. It was edited and adapted by Orest Dubas. This 80-page book costs S27.50 (U.S.) or 32.50 (Canadian) with postage in­ Cover of Vsesmikh humor magazine N cluded. There is also a discount on (above) and a cartoon illustrating the orders of two or more books, S25 economy during the Brezhnev regime (Canadian), or S27.50 (Canadian) with and during perestroika. postage. To order, write to: Orest No. 7 4L THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1992 DRAMA REVIEW: Echoes of Chornobyl at La Mama Theater

by Larissa M.L.Z. Onyshkevych Virlana Tkacz, the organizer and moving spirit of New York's Yara Arts Group, has staged its second produc­ tion, "Explosions," following "A Light From the East," both compilatory in nature. "Explosions" is composed of inter­ twined excerpts, primarily from two texts: the German expressionist play­ wright Georg Kaiser's (1878-1945) play "GasJ"(1918; the name of the translator is not listed in the program notes) and a Ukrainian poem "May"1 on the Chor­ nobyl theme by the Kievan poet Na- talka Bilotserkivets. Included in the montage also are Ukrainian poems by Bohdan Boychuk, Ihor Liberda, and Oksana Zabuzhko, as well as excerpts from Dr. Yuriy Shcherbak's documentary novel, all dealing with the Chornobyl disaster. There are also three poems (set to music) by American writers Wanda Phipps, Allen Ginsberg and Steven Taylor, as well as Anne Waldman. The "dramatic scenes" which make up the production were created by Ms. Tkacz and Ms. Phipps. Typical for The Chornobyl Sleeper is seen in the foreground as robot-like workers appear on the set of the dramatic collage "Explosions." Watoku Ueno, the setting is simple, from Kaiser's play move and gesture in multifuctional, if not symbolic, thus a staccato manner (one, two, three — in quite in keeping with the demands for a the rhythm of the ping, ping, pang). Kaiser production. A second glimpse at the stage, reveals In the very first moments of the two people sleeping on a mattress. In presentation a certain mood is set by the the background there is dated music of music of Roman Hurko of Toronto. the early 1920s, while robot-like people The effect is of a mechanical, repetitive appear, talking about a gas explosion. nature, as of drops of water falling: During the Kaiser scenes, the Chor­ ping, ping, pang. Ping, ping, pang.,. nobyl Sleeper (played by Olha Shuhan) Reappearing more or less noticeably, continues to lie on the mattress, as if they also provide the rhythm for the not even suspecting what science and whole production, as well as contribute further technological progress is to a touch of the dramatic, often under­ bring to her. scoring the mechanical aspect in the Then, in her waking moments, ap­ setting, an important element here, pearing crushed by events and moving since the primary conflict in "Explo­ in a daze, she takes us through some sions" deals with the mechanization or Chornobyl experiences, movingly re­ technologization of people and the citing the Ukrainian texts. These are extreme effect this has on them and the then immediately repeated by different environment. actors in an English translation; this is This aspect becomes dominant in the arranged very effectively and poignant­ very first glimpse the audience has of the ly, with the actor declaiming the trans­ set: a blank and bare wall of a factory lated text appearing as if an attached office, with an open window, where a Siamese twin of the Sleeper, or as a face dry branch with leaves is somehow left in a mirror, gaining another image, but attached. A reminder of the world having the same experiences. While the outside. The branch looks like a picture original Ukrainian texts project pain in an album, a piece in a collage, since Some of the cast members of "Explosions": (front row, from left) Jerrey Ricketts, and emotions, the translations are "Explosions" is a dramatic collage. The Sean Runnette, Dawn Saito, Olga Shuhan; (back row) Jeff Sugarman, Richarda rendered in a rather documentary and mechnically behaving factory workers Abrams, Candace Dian Leverette and Ralph B. Pena. detached manner. And, from time to time, on a small side screen, facts and figures about the Chornobyl disaster appear, supple­ menting the other images. The participants of the two settings reappear interchangeably, attempting to stress the common thread in both disasters, at two different periods. Do the two themes, half a century apart, have anything in common? They do, and some of it comes across. In the Kaiser play, a factory produces gas for the. community; while the earlier owners of the factory cared only about the bottom line, the grandson, who has taken over the factory, would prefer to save the environment and inspire workers to become "new men" in an industrial Utopia, rather than produce gas for war. But the workers care more about profit than about the Utopia. Ms. Tkacz has chosen to highlight a scene in which the workers protest against the gas inventor/engineer, whom they later nevertheless accept in order to continue the operation of the factory. While the scene with the (Continued on page 18)

1. The poem, in a translation by Virlana Tkacz and Wanda Phipps, appeared in In this scene, two people appear asleep unaware of the horrible consequences of technological progress. Agni, 34 (1991) 51-54. No. 7 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992

I ART SCENE: The creative world of the late Petro Cholodny by Arcadia Olenska-Petryshyn

Petro Cholodny Jr., who died two years ago, in January 1990 at age 88, was undoubtedly one of the best Ukrai­ nian artists of this century. During his lifetime he did not get the recognition he undoubtedly deserved, neither from Ukrainian nor international art circles, and at the time of his death there was hardly any mention in publications of his lifetime achievements in art. Mr. Cholodny was well aware that he was not as "popular" as he should have been and blamed this on his unwilling­ ness to make compromises in his art, especially in iconography. Yet it is also true that he did not actively seek greater recognition, and there is much reason to believe that had he done so he would have been successful in arranging exhibits in professional galleries. Cholodny's interest in art began in early childhood, when he observed the artistic activity of his father, Petro Cholodny, Sr. As a young man he received a scholarship to study in Czeeho-Slovakia, where he devoted his time to the graphic arts, an interest that left an indelible mark on his mature art works. Cholodny also studied at the prestigious Warsaw Academy of Fine Art, where he subsequently joined the art faculty. Unfortunately, according to the artist, all the works he executed in Warsaw and elsewhere in Eastern "Negative Madonna" (left), 1953, from the Oiha and Dr. Europe were destroyed during World Mykola Kuzmowycz collection; "Girl Wearing a Scarf" War II. The artist did not resume (above), 1960, from the Marta and George Saj collection. painting until the 1950s, after his arrival, deviates considerably from Byzantine in USA. ^ . - iconography, in which his artistic Throughout his creative years in identity is much more apparent and America Cholodny was interested in which are indeed his most creative diverse thematic cycles, primarily icons, icons. These are works in which Cho­ but he also depicted insects as well as lodny's most daring innovations can be landscapes, all of which are closely found, such as a freer handling of the connected with differing stylistic ap­ images of saints and, especially, daring proaches. Thus, iconography and in­ juxtapositions of positive and negative sects, his most successful subjects and spaces. In such works the play of his those in which his artistic identity is best imagination is less restricted as he realized, are executed with great precis experiments with new forms, composi­ sion in tempera. tions and colors, as well as special visual 1 effects. As the use of-color is less Such devices as simplification and restricted, the tonality most symptoma­ elimination of distracting details are tic of his art is evident, especially his characteristic of his icons, while mani­ preference for dark shades. fold enlargements and attention and minute details are symptomatic of his The best icons of Cholodny which are fabulous series of insects, his most still well within the Byzantine tradition creative works. The artist's least success­ include the "Black Madonna" (1964) ful works, landscapes, are executed in from the artist's collection. The fronta- oils in a painterly fashion (i.e. using lity of the figures of the Madonna and freer brushstroke) rather than graphic Jesus indicate a strictness and adherence interpretation. to the rules of iconography, as do the As a child, Cholodny had seen many expressions of their faces. It is the traditional icons and was aware of the darkened tones as well as a freer treat­ stylistic principles which determined ment of the background which suggest their imagery. In most of his own icons Cholodny's own expressive preferences. the artist stays within the precepts of the It is in the "Negative Madonna" Byzantine tradition, thus leaving few (1953), from the Olha and Dr. Mykola opportunities for freer interpretation. Kuzmowycz collection, that the artist's Yet there are many icons in which he (Continued on page 17)

A depiction of the insect Cicindela sexcuttata from the Saj collection. The artist's renderings of insects - he had a collection of 5,000 insects - are super-realistic and pay great attention to detail, and thus are vastly different from his treatment of icons and landscapes. Triptych, "St. Gabriel, Madonna and St. Michael," 1965, from the Saj collection. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 No. 7 MUSIC NOTES: Composer Leonid Hrabovsky - a new New Yorker by Virko Baley events began to occur, the most signifi­ rial. Between 1962 and 1964 Hrabovsky On Saturday, February 29, 8 p.m. at cant being the millennium concerts wrote a number of works that brought Alice Tully Hall, New York's inter­ sponsored by the Matkiwsky family's him closer and closer to the position of nationally acclaimed 20th century new Mazepa Foundation (in New York) and 12 tone aesthetics. At the same time, he music ensemble, Continuum, is present­ the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (in was involved in the study of not only the ing a retrospective concert devoted to Winnipeg). Now New Yorkers have a Second Viennese School, but the Polish the music of Leonid Hrabovsky. The chance to hear Ukrainian performers avant garde, the ideas of Stockhausen press release for the concert reads: and composers on a more regular basis and Xenakis, the music of Feldman and "Ukrainian-born Hrabovsky, a recent as presented by the "Music at the Cage, and the prose scores of George emigre, was a central figure of the Institute" series, currently enjoying its Brecht. Soviet avant-garde, known for his third season. The two- or three-year gestation persistent demands for artistic freedom resulted in a whole series of composi­ ... Hrabovsky's music is amazingly Because many of The Ukrainian Weekly's readers may recognize the tions written in 1964 in a burst of diverse in style — no one work is like name of Leonid Hrabovsky, but know activity that borders on the pheno­ another. His music ranges from witty few facts, let me give you my personal menal: Trio for violin, contrabass and and irreverent to intricate and abstract assessment of the musical biography piano, "Microstrutturi" for oboe solo, to dramatic and intense. The compos­ and significance of this composer. I "From Japanese Haiku" for tenor, er's powerful imagination and com­ became personally acquainted with Mr. piccolo, bassoon and xylophone, pelling sense of urgency underlie all Hrabovsky's music in 1971 and since "Pastels" (after Tychyna) for female works." that time have performed many of his voice, violin, viola, violoncello and The program will include the follow­ works. I consider him to be one of the contrabass, and "Constanti" for solo ing works: "From Japanese Haiku" Leonid Hrabovsky significant musical personalities not just violin, four pianos and six groups of with tenor, piccolo, bassoon and xylo­ in the Ukrainian musical orbit, but on percussion. phone (1964), the tenor being the They were part of an anthology concert, the international scene. The iculmination of this stylistic stage eminent Douglas Perry who became also by Continuum, that introduced Leonid Oleksandrovych Hrabovsky was "La Mer" (begun in 1964 but well-known for his role of Gandhi in the many of the significant new voices from (his name can also be seen in many finished in 1970), in many ways Mr. opera "Satyagraha" by Philip Glass; the former Soviet Union — voices that American and European journals trans­ Hrabovsky's most ambitious work to "Concerto misterioso" for nine instru­ now have become established partici­ literated as Grabovsky) was born on date. Scored for narrator, two choruses, ments (1977) and dedicated to Kateryna pants in the world music scene: Arvo January 28, 1935, in Kiev, Ukraine, He organ and large orchestra, it was given Bilokur; "When" on poems of Khleb- Part, Alfred Schnittke, Sofia Gubaidu- received a general education at the its first performance in Holland during nikov for mezzo-soprano and ensemble lina and others. University of Kiev, graduating with a the Gaudeamus Music Week 1971. (1987), written for Continuum featuring That event was significant enough to degree in economics in 1956. He then There is something "cinematic" in the mezzo-soprano Nan Hughes; "Fur prompt Newsweek Magazine to review entered the Kiev Conservatory as a work - montage-like, with many Elise" for piano (1988), performed by it on February 9, 1981. Let me quote an special student, studying composition dissolves and overlays — with an Continuum's co-director Cheryl Seltzer; excerpt from it: "The Soviet composers with Lev Revutsky and Boris Lyato- equally cinematic fascination with and two world premieres, Temnere often seem more strongly individual shynsky and graduating in 1959. Re­ surface textures and association of Mortem, a cantata on a text of Skovo- than their fashion-conscious Western maining there ^s a graduate student, he aural images. roda for a cappella chorus (1991) counterparts. The Continuum pro­ received his advanced diploma in 1962. At approximately the same time, with performed by The New York Virtuoso gram, conducted by Joel Sachs, ranged Hrabovsky achieved considerable a cycle titled "Homeomorphia I - III" Singers, Harold Rosenbaum, conduc­ from two cool, neoimpressionistic success and recognition when his "Four for piano (1968-1969) and "Homeo­ tor; and "The Omen of Light," on works by Arvo Part to the marvelously Ukrainian Songs" (1959) for chorus and morphia IV" (1970) for orchestra, Mr. poems of Vasyl Barka, for soprano and tounge^in-cheek songs by Grabowsky orchestra won first prize in an аЦ– Hrabovsky began to develop a style that ensemble (1992), sung by Cheryl Mar­ t"From the Japanese Haiku" by Leonid union competition. Even the grand mail may be best described as structural shall, soprano, with the Continuum HrabovskyJ, in which instruments of Soviet music, Dmitri Shostakovich, minimalism. They were followed by "A Ensemble conducted by Joel Sachs, the honked and bleeped and the singer had complimentary things to write: Little Chamber Music No. 2" for 12 solo group's co-director, pianist and conduc­ occasionally performed with his finger "The Ukrainian songs by Grabovsky strings (1971) — and then, a silence of tor. pinching his nose." (Hrabovsky) pleased me immensely... sorts. His more recent works, "Concerto Until very recent times, the presence A definite step forward was the His arrangements attracted me by the Misterioso" for nine instruments of Ukrainian music on major American concert presented by the same Contin- freedom of treatment and good choral (1977), "Concorsuono" for french horn concert stages was an unknown pheno­ num in Alice Tully Hall of Lincoln writing." (1977) and "Kogda" (When, on poems menon. On various occasions, such as Center under the heading of "The New Leonid Hrabovsky is one of the of Khlebnikov) a cycle for mezzo- national anniversaries, Ukrainians Ukrainians." This was the first concert pioneers of the Soviet avant-garde — soprano, four instruments and strings themselves would hire an orchestra and ever presented by a mainstream Ameri­ that first generation of post-Stalinist (1987) exhibit an interest in a complex a concert hall and put on a concert that can ensemble devoted exclusively to composers who broke new ground and synthesis of various styles (poly sty lis- was essentially of interest only to the Ukrainian music and part of that coined the phrase "the renaissance of tics), a system that may be described as local Ukrainian population. One iso­ ensemble's subscription series. That was the new." Of all the Soviet composers stylistic modulation. lated exception, although a significant in April of 1987. who emerged on the international scene The two most recent works are one, was the world premiere perfor­ Two years later Continuum gave a in the mid-sixties, the Ukrainian Leo­ "Temnere Mortem," a cantata for a mance by Zubin Mehta and the New concert devoted to the music of Valen­ nid Hrabovsky has the reputation of cappella chorus on a text of the Ukrai­ York Philharmonic of Volodymyr tin Silvestrov. The composer was pre­ being the most adventurous, outrageous nian poet and philosopher Skovoroda Zahortsev's "Gradations" in January of sent on that occasion, which was also and, at the same time, most interested in (1991) and "The Omen of Light" (1992), 1980. the first time that he was allowed to formal experimentation. a major work for soprano, clarinet, During the following year, in 1981, travel outside the border of the former Mr. Hrabovsky's attitude toward art violin, piano and synthesizer on poems New Yorkers also had a chance to hear Soviet Union. After that concert and could be viewed in Susan Sontag's by Vasyl Barka. The two most recent two short works by the two acknow­ The New York Times review, Mr. phrase "the imaginery landscape of the works continue Mr. Hrabovsky's ledged pioneers of the Ukrainian Silvestrov began to be invited to other will." His is a highly conceptual mind, interest in finding the musical analog to "Shestydesiatnyky" period: Leonid countries and festivals. for whom form and style (which is the words. Of all the Ukrainian composers Hrabovsky and Valentin Silvestrov. Within the last few years other such examination of content) are methods of that I know, his approach of setting representation reminiscent of Paul words to music (one of finding the NOW IN STOCK Valery's statement that "...form for proper relationship between "surface," THE ENGLISH EDITION OF anyone else is'content' for me..." With the obvious imagery and "content," the him one has the feeling that the com­ structural realization of the meaning of ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UKRAINE poser is an alchemist turning baser the "surface") is most consistently metals into gold. Style for Mr. Hrabov­ original. Only Silvestrov has come close Edited by Volodymyr Kubijovyc sky is an image of the world, an ex­ to finding an equally original approach Managing editor Danylo Husar-Struk ceedingly concrete image, something to this vexing problem. First and second of a five-volume work of Ukrainian scholarship in the diaspora one uses with total consciousness. At the end, let me end with a few very (the last three volumes are scheduled to be released by 1992) All of this suggests emotional stern­ recent words by the great contemporary ness, a Stravinskian neutrality. It is true composer Witold Lutoslawski. Recent­ A-F - Я 19.50 - 968 pp. that his scores do appear skeletal on ly Mr. Hrabovsky received a letter from paper, even stingy, devoid of sensuality. him, prompted by Mr. Lutoslawski's But they sound weighty (even the 1964 hearing of "Concerto misterioso," a G-K -1125.00-737 pp. Microstrutturi for oboe solo), and that work that will be performed on Includes shipping and handling is due, in part, to the fact that the February 29. In that letter, after: stating Alphabetical/Encyclopedia of Ukraine, based on 25 years of work, completely revised and gestures, although formally precise and how much he enjoyed the piece he made supplemented edition of Encyclopedia Ukrajinoznavstva, richly illustrated with many color "classically" transparent, are so fitted the following comment: "How original plates, black-and-white photos and maps, first-class index of life and culture of Ukrainians in that they result in a series of very long that work is and how difficult that is Ukraine and diaspora. and complex lines which create a mood now to achieve." The Ukrainian public Published by the University of Toronto Press for the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. of spaciousness. will soon have a chance to hear that the Shevchenko Scientific Society and Canadian Foundation of Ukrainian Studies. He began as a follower of the Bartok- originality. Tickets are available for S12, SVOBODA BOOKSTORE (early) Stravinsky line: neoclassical, S10 (students, seniors at S6) at the Alice 30 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ. 07302 mixed with a decidedly contemporary Tully Hall Box Office, or through New Jersey residents please add 60ь sales tax. understanding of ethnographic mate­ Centercharge, (212) 721-6500. fati і і iiwi"i jiiV ' "" '"" ' " '"'^ ` ` ' '`- \ ` ` No. 7 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1992 13 Attends first year Hemophilia Society of med school volunteer honopd

1st Lt. Holinaty tells children about Gulf War NEWARK, N.J. - First Lt. Francis us aware that the whole country was L. Holinaty visited St. John's Ukrai­ behind us." nian Catholic School during the fall In response to questions raised by semester. members of the faculty and the students Lt. Holinaty, who had just returned Lt. Holinaty briefly outlined the strate­ from a one-year assignment in the gic location of Kuwait and its customs, Persian Gulf, addressed each class economics and climate. individually. He expressed his gratitude In conclusion, he urged the St. John's for the moral support showed him and students to study hard and to always his fellow soldiers during Operations remember that in a war there are no real Desert Shield and Desert Storm. winners. "A peaceful settlement, no "Your letters and your art work were matter how impossible it may seem at tremendous morale boosters" he told the first, is always the best solution," was Lt. St John's students. "They momentarily Holinaty's closing statement. took our minds off what lay ahead of us, Lt. Holinaty is currently stationedin especially prior to the military actions." Fort Lee, Va., where he resides with his Ariadna Nychka wife and two sons. He is a member of "You were the real heroes" he told Ukrainian National Association NEW YORK - Ariadna Maria another group of children, "you made Branch 27. Nychka, daughter of Dr. Bohdan and Alexandra Nychka, is in her first year at Mount Sinai Medical School. She has worked towards a career in medicine since high school, when she volunteered as a nurse's aide in Port Charlotte, Fla. She attended Hunter Elaine Dudar Woloschuk College in New York, where she worked OTTAWA, Ont. - ЕЦипе Dudar as a research volunteer in the genetics Woloschuk was honored with the 1991 department of Mount Sinai Medical Canadian Volunteer Award. Center. She also took a six-month part-time Raised in Toronto, Ms. Woloschuk course at St. Vincent's Hospital. After has been a volunteer for the Canadian she became a registered Emergency Hemophilia Society since 1974. In 1985, Medical Technician, she worked in that she was appointed to the national board capacity at the Hunter College medical of directors and in May 1988 was office. elected president for two years. One summer she participated in Her contributions stand dut as the Project Health Care and spent eight organization pursued an assistance weeks in the Bellevue Hospital Emer­ program to help individuals infected gency Room, and also participated in with the HIV virus through contami­ the "language bank" at Bellevue, trans­ 1st Lt. Francis Holinaty with pupils of the second grade and their teacher, Maria nated blood products. In the past year, lating for non-English-speaking Ukrai­ (Holinaty) Wynarczuk and Sister Maria Rozmarynowycz, principal. she expanded the volunteer base, chair­ nian patients. She was named coordi­ ed the first HIV/ Hemophilia Women's nator of Project Health Care for the Forum, strengthened the society's following year. UAV commander to. serve on NJ. committee structure, and solidified provincial As president of the Hunter College chapters and clinics. She is also active Pre-Med Club, she organized many TRENTON, NJ. - New Jersey surer of Ukrainian National Associa­ on the board of directors of the House tours of medical schools from Boston to State Commander George A. Miziuk of tion Branch 116 in Trenton. of Sophyrosyne, a home for recovering Baltimore. In her senior year she was the Ukrainian American Veterans The New Jersey State Department substance-abusing women. inducted into the international pre- (UAV) recently met with New Jersey was chartered December 8,1990, and is Ms. Woloschuk is a teacher Jgy pro­ medical honor society, Alpha Epsilon State Commissioner of Veteran Affairs the largest single unit in the UAV with fession. She is married to Slavko Delta, and graduated cum laude. Ms. Richard J. Bernard. four active posts (Newark Post 6, Woloschuk and has one son, Stefan. ^Passaic Post 17, Trenton Post 25, and Nychka is a member of UNA Branch Mr. Miziuk was invited with other штштштштшт^ v 455 and is a recipient of a UNA scholar­ state commanders to the commis­ Freehold Post 30) and over 150 active ship. sioner's office in Trenton to discuss the members. New posts are planned in U.S. judge participates new year's state budget as it concerns other locations. For more information veterans' programs. He was also invited on joining the UAV in New Jersey, call in Ukraine exchange to serve on the NJ. State Vietnam or write: Ukrainian American Veterans, Corporate lawyer Veterans Memorial Advisory Commit­ P.O. Box 13, Windsor, NJ 08561.' WASHINGTON i- Judge Bohdan tee, and he accepted the invitation. Telephone: (609) 394-4824 or (201) 762- Futey of the United States Claims admitted to bar Mr. Miziuk is a member and trea­ 2827. Court participated in a 12-day U.S.­ Soviet judicial exchange program in BALI`IMORE - Jurij A. Kohutiak Moscow on the role of an independent was sworn in for admission to the bar in judiciary in a democratic state at the the state of Maryland on December 18, invitation of Richard Shifter, assistant 1991. secretary of state, Bureau of Human Mr. Kohutiak studied law at Wash­ Rights and Humanitarian Affairs. ington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia and received the degree The delegation of U.S. judges, tra­ of Juris Doctor in May of last year. veling under the auspices of the United While there, he was on the board of States Information Agency (USIA), Moot Court, was selected captain of the conducted small group seminars, pre­ International Moot Court Team and sented plenary lectures, and partici­ took part in the Burks Moot Court pated in workshops and other discus­ Competition between various law sions from September 23 to October 4 schools. He was also a member of the with Soviet judges who will be attending International Law Society and was a judicial training program at the Soviet nominated for the Best Brief Award. Legal Academy. Later, he interned as a summer asso­ On October 8 Judge Futey also ciate for a law firm in Baltimore. attended a legal conference in Kiev After Mr. Kohutiak successfully sponsored by the Ukrainian American passed the Maryland Bar exam, he Bar. Association and Ukrainian Cana­ immediately joined the law firm of dian lawyers. Miles and Stockbridge in Baltimore, where he specializes in corporate law. Following the conference, Judge Mr. -Kohutiak is the son of Dr. Futey traveled to Lviv, where he con­ Vse`.cioJ and I idia Kohutiak of Haver- ducted several lectures at Lviv Univer` fofd. т'а AU tbr-r are members of UNA New Jersey State Commander George A. Miziuk (left) of the Ukrainian American ' sity on the American judicial system Згапсг– 83. Veteran^ meets with'State Commissioner of Veteran Affairs Pichard'JL Bernard, ' and the rule of law in a de?: .oer-icy. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 No. 7

pared to taking early retirement in the Relations Committee in Parliament) one forms, what does the populace Lukianenko speaks...politica l world. How do you react to and this is not their aim. In any case, I gain from this? (Continued from page 1) this? also think it is not Mr. Kravchuk's goal The transformation of Rukh into a to get rid of us. party narrows its sphere; and we need former Soviet embassies in various I don't think this kind of post is in any Rukh for various Ukrainian actions and foreign countries. There exists an anti- way a retirement. Work abroad will be You have mentioned, on occasion, events, the kind we saw at Berestechko, Ukrainian direction in the work of the very difficult as well. We have no with 500,000 people participating, the embassies. that you are too radical to be a leader in embassy staffs anywhere; the structure Ukraine at this time, that Ukraine's "Days of Kozak Glory," or the "hands They are very aggressive, yet they find is not yet developed. We have to start citizens are not yet ready for such across Ukraine" event uniting eastern no opposition^ their actions from from nothing; funds in our Ministry of leadership. But, if you take a posting and western Ukraine. A political party Ukraine. Foreign Affairs are almost non-exis­ outside of Ukraine, who will be the cannot unite the masses, but a co­ It is in the interests of strengthening tent; we have to look for funds. This is opposition, who will keep the leader­ ordinating center can. And, I still see a our independence and our security to no vacation; it is very important politi­ ship of Ukraine in check? need for such actions in the future. organize embassies, to forge foreign cal work, but I will say, it is much more relations. Certainly, Ukraine should specialized. Here is the situation. The activities of It is pretty clear that Ukraine's open embassies in the G-7 countries the Ukrainian Republican Party, which external problems include relations first. Canada is one of the nations of Whereas in Ukraine I struggled to have always been a pivotal part of my with Russia and the development of the "big seven," and so, the person who create an independent nation, to fortify life - will continue. The URP, I embassies in the West. What are its will be appointed ambassador to Ca­ its sovereignty, working on various believe, is a serious party; it will conti­ domestic problems at this time? nada, and the United States for that aspects, including the formation of the nue to grow and grow strong, and at this matter, will take on a great respon­ Ukrainian Republican Party, I see work time, I am doing all I can to reinforce it abroad as a specialized branch of Our domestic problems center on the sibility as the opposition to Russian - and I am not leaving it. I will have to economy. Our government is looking chauvanist politics. He will be the diplomatic work. It is no longer the resign from its chairmanship, when I struggle for independence, but safe­ for a way to fill its treasury with funds. person responsible for defending Ukrai­ leave, but the party will continue its Currently, the Parliament is discussing nian national interests, strenghthening guarding the independence of that work and its role as an opposition party country. It is by no means a limitation. a draft law on taxes which envisions our statehood and developing political will not weaken. very high taxes for businesses. I fear economic and cultural relations. Perhaps this assignment becomes geo­ graphically narrow in scope, but the that such taxes will just suffocate the goals and the objectives are broad, for What are your views on Rukh, the businessman. Your critics have said that accepting a Popular Movement of Ukraine? What When a person works and sees that lie post outside of Ukraine can be com- the ambassador continues to work for the recognition of Ukraine's independ­ do you think about certain proposals to is working for himself, and that most of ence and all problems associated with transform it into a party? what he makes he takes home, he con­ this. tinues to work. But, if he works and 90 Ukrainian studies... I, and the Ukrainian Republican percent of what he makes goes to (Continued from page 5) Some political activists have men­ Party, hold the position that Rukh someone else, then he loses all interest in Future meetings of the American tioned that sending such democratic should remain a public organization, a working. He doesn't work, but needs to Association for Ukrainian Studies will leaders as yourself to posts outside of movement. It should continue as an live, so he looks for alternate means, take place at the national conventions, Ukraine is a ploy by President Krav- umbrella organization, where many such as stealing, such as various other of the American Association for the chuk to rid himself of the opposition. political parties can meet, can share a combinations, just so he can get by. Advancement of Slavic Studies, the How do you react to this? common base, and be a coordinating Thus, high taxes will be the. death of next scheduled for November 19-22 of center for activities. our business ventures before we ever get started. this year in Phoenix, Arizona. Ques­ I have also heard this. But, I think We have examined the situation tions concerning the AAUS may be that it is not so. For, at this time, closely, and we want the URP to Do you see social unrest emerging? addressed to the secretary-treasurer: Kravchuk has not expressed such ideas. become an associate member of Rukh. Prof. Michael Flier, Ukrainian Re­ I have spoken to Anatoliy Zlenko In reality, this new title, "associate I see our circumstances are very search Institute, 1583 Massachusetts (minister of foreign affairs) and Dmytro member," does not change anything for Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138. Pavlychko (chairman of the Foreign complex,^nd they could lead to social і us,; for we have always worked closely unrest, but I see also that we are with Rukh and we have always wanted attempting to resolve our problems in a Rukh to be this center for many to use peaceful manner. I think we will find a as a coordinating point. middle-of-the-road approach to our СОЮЗІВКА t SOYUZIVKA economic problems, one that every UUainicm N"tiorJ Дм'а E?Uilcr Of course, there are those who want citizen will understand. I hope that J— oordmo-re Road to see it turn into a party. We find this every citizen will see that the approach unneccesary. Every citizen and every .Kernonkron. NY. !?446 we take will show them that we have no 9і4-б2б.5бАі group has the right to form a political intention of robbing one sector of the party, and obviously, we cannot forbid population, while making another one this, but if we have 20 parties and a 21st rich. When we find such a solution, I COME IN FROM THE COLD!!! believe we will keep the peace among our citizens. Soyuzivka now offering A man revolts not when he has nothing to eat, but when he sees unjustness. If BED A BREAKFAST everyone is poor and hungry, the people will survive, but when one citizen is S75 per couple poor and hungry, while another is floating in butter, then he will revolt. ^35 single I, our party and the democratic forces (per night) are currently working toward the re­ structuring of our government and (Tax and gratuities included) toward the building of a healthy eco­ nomy in an independent Ukraine. ^^For the months of February and March^""'

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honors The International Management Institute - Kiev (IMI-Kiev) the Ukraine's first western MBA program located in Kiev and affiliated with the International Institute for Management the eminent Ukrainian Composer Development (IMD) of Switzerland, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious MBA programs is seeking administrative personnel and western business faculty. LEONID HRABOVSKY The positions are: Deputy Director of the MBA Program: Requires prior business teaching experience, RETROSPECTIVE CONCERT administrative experience, and a Masters Degree. Candidate should be able to assume Directors role within 3 months. Manager of International Programs: Requires an individual who is highly Saturday, February 29, 1992, 8 p.m. organized and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and a collage degree. Primary responsibilities will be coordinating programs with European educational institutions Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City and an educational program with Harvard University. A qualified candidate may work on an MBA during employment. Both positions require applicants to be bilingual in English and Three works written for Continuum - Two Word Premiers to texts of Vasyl Barka Ukrainian. and Hryhorij Skovoroda, Music 1964-1992 for vocal soloists, ensembles, chorus. Mr. Hrabovsky's presence is made possible with the cooperation of the Ukrainian The Teaching Assignments are for 3 weeks to one year terms. Instructorsin all functional areas Щ Institute of America where he is Composer-ln-Residence. are needed. Instructor candidates require an advanced degree or significant work experience, | Tickets ф12, 310 (students, seniors фб) at the Alice Tully Hall Box Office, Broad- prior teaching experience, and be bilingual in English and Ukrainian. Й way at 65th St., or through CENTERCHARGE (212) 721-6500. Concert Information: 0(212) 875-5050. Send serious inquiries in confidence to: IMI-Kiev, 1030 U.S. Highway One, Suite 202, North SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^ Palm Beach, Florida 33408.

Allentown, Pa. District Committee Newark, NJ. District Committee of the of the Ukrainian National Association Ukrainian National Association announces that announces that ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING will be held will be held Saturday, February 29, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Church 1826 Kenmore Avenue, Bethlehem, Pa. at St. John the Baptist U.C. School Hall Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee 746 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ. Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: 44, 46, 47, 48, 137, 143, 147, 151, 288, 318, 14, 27, 37, 65, 76, 133, 142, 172, 214, 219, 234, 306, 322, 369,438. 340, 371, 413, 459, 490. All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. AGENDA: AGENDA: 1. Opening and acceptance of the Agenda 1. Opening and acceptance of the Agenda 2. Verification of quorum 2. Verification of quorum 3. Election of presidium 3. Election of presidium 4. Minutes of preceding annual meeting 4. Minutes of preceding annual meeting 5. Reports of District Committee Officers 5. Reports of District Committee Officers 6. Discussion on reports and their acceptance 6. Discussion on reports and their acceptance 7. Election of District Committee Officers 7. Election of District Committee Officers 8. Address by ALEXANDER G. BLAHITKA, UNA Supreme Treasurer 8. Address by UNA Supreme President ULANA M. DIACHUK 9. Adoption of District activities program for the current year 9. Adoption of District activities program for the current year 10. Discussion and Resolutions 10. Discussion and Resolutions 11. Adjournment 11. Adjourment Meeting will be attended by: Meeting will be attended by: Alexander G. Blahitka, UNA Supreme Treasurer Ulana M. Diachuk, UNA Supreme President Anna Haras, Honorary Member UNA Supreme Assembly Dr. Nestor L. Olesnycky, UNA Supreme Vice-President Andrew Keybida, UNA Supreme Advisor DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT COMMITTEE Anna Haras, Chairman ROMAN J. PYNDUS, Chairman 4AROSLAV LESKIW, Vice-Chairman Stefan Mucha, Secretary Woiodymyr Zagwockyj, Treasurer ( Jv TEOFIt KBBW' Secretary v.'.WN VOtODYMYRBOJARSKY, Treasurer No. 7 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1992 17

The insects also seem frightening and The creative world... threatening, because they are isolated Ukrainian Ski Club KLK (Continued from page 11) on a two-dimensional surface and not in identity is much more apparent, as is the their natural habitat. Some insects seem invites its members and friends to its deviation from the strict rules of By­ covered with staring eyes that hypnotize zantine iconography. and haunt the viewer. The background ANNUAL SKI WEEKEND In this work Cholodny places dark on which they are portrayed enhances tones in areas in which light tones would the sense of the surreal, because the FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY і be expected to appear, as in the faces of abstract textures cannot be identified at Hunter Mountain and Xenia Motel I the saints. He brings out the tenderness with anything tangible. to be held on March 7-8, 1992 і and intimacy of the facial expressions of It is photographic realism which the і the Madonna and Child, whose faces artist conceived long before it became Saturday, March 7 fashionable in the late 197n? that is і touch each other. The simplification of - Registration S6.00 between 8:30-10:30 a.m., Lift ticket S21.00 і detail and the soft and gentle rendering closely identified with depiction of in Colonel's Hall at Hunter Mountain of forms works well in bringing into insects. Yet unlike some of the mindless - Races will begin after lunch 1 focus the expression of faces and hands. depictions of their surroundings by the - Banquet, awards ceremony and dancing at the Xenia Motel І This work is especially successful be­ photo-realist artists, Cholodny used at 6 p.m. 1 cause the stylization of forms, with a that method for its expressive possibili­ ties. Ш To reserve rooms at Xenia, call (518) 263-4700 or tendency toward the linear, does not (518) 263-4389. Mention KLK. І There are some similarities in Cho- result in schematization but emphasizes m For additional information call George Popel (908) 297-0786 І the expressiveness of the total image. lodny's treatment of the icon and insect (before 10 p.m. please) or Peter Kobziar/Xenia Motel Some of the characteristics of the thematic cycles, such as the artist's pre­ (518) 263-4700 І creative icons of Cholodny are also ference of frontality and depictions in І evident in his secular works, as in "Girl the center of picture planes.There is the Wearing a Scarf (1960) in the Marta use of tempera, which is ideally suited to and Dr. George Saj collection. 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is almost in juxtaposition to the me­ HUCULKA UKRAINIAN SINGLES Echoes of Chornobyl... chanized dynamics of the Kaiser scenes, Icon BL Souvenir's Distribution NEWSLETTER (Continued from page 10) where the factory owner preaches to 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R deaf ears the need for human self- Serving Ukrainian singles of all ages workers and the engineer is repeated Bronx, N.Y. 10461 fulfillment amidst nature. Similar throughout the United States and Canada. quite a few times, the stress is put on the id WHOUSALER .f EMI scenes, interspersed with such poems as For information send a self-addressed w ADULTS ond CNILDRI earlier gas explosion and how it affected Mr. Liberda's "The Chornobyl Plague^ Tel. (212)931,1579 stamped envelope to: their loved ones. (and set to music), add a painful touch Single Ukrainians The excerpts from Shcherbak's P.O. Box 24733, Phila., Pa. 19111 of the grotesque: everything becomes "Chornobyl" and from the Ukrainian completely radioactive, while the Chor­ SINCE 1928 poems reflect the effects of that parti­ nobyl plague holds a radioactive wed­ SENKO FUNERAL HOMES cular explosion. These texts comprise a ding... fe\ PRESENTS 1 significant portion of the lyrical ele­ And as the idealistic factory owner New York's only Ukrainian family owned FR0M ment; at the same time, the intensity in expounds on his obligation to protect 6t operated funeral homes. | LSESWH K'EV/LVIV I the actors' body language is that of 1 WW' :Z'V UKRAINE 1 man from himself, a switch is made to m Traditional Ukrainian services per­ individual pain and protest, in contrast the Chornobyl era through a chanted sonally conducted. to the robot-like sharp movements in song based on The Revelation of St. Ш Funerals arranged throughout Bkiyn, the Kaiser excerpts. Bronx, New York, Queens, Long Island, IT John the Divine, mentioning worm­ Ш VIDEO TAPES 1 Then, twice, a haunting image (from etc. О wood (the plant known in Ukrainian as ш Holy Spirit. St. Andrews Cem. A all Ш RECORDS 1 the Bilotserkivets' poem) surfaces, that "chornobyl") and the Wormwood Star others international shipping. p в CASSETTES 1 of salamander, a mythical reptile able to bringing death. The rhythmic beat at Ш f\e-need arrangements. m LOW PRICES 1 live in fire, whose one eye observes the' the end of the performance ends with a HEMPSTEAD FUNERAL HOME - present and also peers into the future. A 39 Peninsula Blvd. m Hempsteac!, N.Y. 11550 0 ping, ping, pang... So is there a future? 516-481-7460 salamander appears on a screen, but u Write for free catalogue. 1 SENKO FUNERAL HOME - unless one is versed in mythology, the While Kaiser warned of technology 83-15 Parsons Blvd. Ш Jamaica, NY 11432 A significance may be partially lost on the ruining the harmony of the universe, 1-718-657-1793 APON RECORD CO. 1 2 SENKO FUNERAL HOME - L viewer. . and fragmenting it, rather than allow 213-215 Bedford Ave. m Brooklyn, NY 11211 P.O. Box 3082 Stein way 1 man to develop into a total "new man," long Island City, NY. 11103 1 Facts and data (listed on the screen) 1-718-388-4416 T of strontium and cesium radiation, it is more the external effect on man and 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK Y 718-721-5599 1 slowly penetrate the mind and con­ the physically destructive force of sciousness. The effect and the approach technology that is highlighted in this production. Together with Anne Wald- man's "The Anti-Nuclear Warhead Chant" and other excerpts, the focus is moved more to the threats of a tech­ ОТІі) SCOpe tfZOlUel IIQC УКРАЇНСЬКЕ БЮРО nological war, although the Chornobyl ІїіЛ ПОДОРОЖЕЙ excerpts don't deal with war that much. Марійки Гельбіґ Still, many of the moments in the production reflect a 1970s type anti-war 1605 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, NJ. 07040 936 North Western Ave., Chicago, III. 60622 201-378-8998 800-242-7267 Fax 201-378-7903 312-772-4500 ex.42 Fax 312-772-1043 mood. Common to the explosions in the two settings is the magnitude of the threat of governmental irresponsibility versus On the 10th Anniversary of the Blessing of the Ukrainian Catholic man and nature when dealing with such Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes. powerful technology. True, the results were similar in both cases, but the core of the problem at times seems to have UNDER THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OF been treated at a tangent, perhaps by choice. While Kaiser's plays were meant BISHOP BASIL LOSTEN FATIMA-LOURDES to expound his ideas (his plays were REV. BOHDAN LUKIE called Denkspielen), Ms. Tkacz also follows the strongly didactic mode. Typical of expressionism in the theater, and particularly of Kaiser's MAY 24 - JUNE 07, 1992 ESCORTS: STEFA CHAPLYNSKY plays, the actors are nameless, charac­ LISBON MAY 25-29 KVITKA SEMANYSHYN terless. Ms. Tkacz follows this ap­ FATIMA MAY 27th DAY EXCURSION proach in the Chornobyl scenes, too, LOURDES MAY 29-JUN 02 COST: S2200.00 from NEWARK and therefore almost none of the actors ZARAGOZA JUN 02-03 S 350.00 sgl. supl. create any individualized roles. They act MADRID JUN 03-07 and speak quite similarly, in a tele­ graphic manner. The director calls TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: "Explosions" "experimental in nature." However, the expressionistic style ' AIR TRANSPORTATION VIA TAP - AIR PORTUGAL NEWARK/LISBON/TOULOUSE- applied throughout the whole work was MADRID/LISBON/NEWARK. more natural in its time. - COMPLIMENTARY OPEN BAR AND HEADSETS ON OVERSEAS FLIGHTS ' ALL TRANSPORTATION ON ITINERARY IS BY PLANE, EXCEPT: TOULOUSE/LOURDES AND Ms. Tkacz was able to create and LOURDES/ZARAGOZA/MADRID IN A PRIVATE AIR-CONDITIONED COACH. arrange many effective moments in this ' ALL APPLICABLE AIRPORT/HOTEL TRANSFERS production, some terrific singing, and ' BREAKFAST AND DINNER DAILY !N ALL CITIES, EXCEPT LOURDES, WHERE LUNCH WILL BE INCLUDED good acting. However, it seems that it GALA CELEBRATION DINNER IN LOURDES. may be too demanding for one person ' LISBON: - HALF DAY CITY TOUR IN LISBON TO INCLUDE TOWER OF BELEM, JERONIMOUS to try to perform three roles at once: MONASTERY AND MUSEUM OF ROYAL COACHES that of director, writer and translator. - FULL DAY EXCURSION TO FATIMA MAY 27TH Not too many artists can manage that. " LOURDES: SIGHTSEEING WALKING TOUR Tkacz's strongest asset is in directing. ' ZARAGOZA: ORIENTATION DRIVE She has some unique and exciting ' MADRID: HALF DAY CITY TOUR VISITING PRADO MUSEUM AND ROYAL PALACE theatrical concepts which deserve to be - FULL DAY EXCURSION TO TOLEDO, ANCIENT CASTILLIAN CAPITOL. brought to full fruition, and a great - ALL LAND ARRANGEMENTS BY AMERICAN EXPRESS (1NCL TOUR MGR.) group of actors ready for more experi­ ' LOCAL GUIDES AT EACH DESTINATION. ALL TAXES INCLUDED. COMPLIMENTARY TRAVEL BAG mental work. ' SCOPE TOUR ESCORTS THROUGHOUT ITINERARY STARTING AT NEWARK AIRPORT 2. The poem and the significance of the HOTELS: salamander is discussed in my article ' LISBON: "AVENIDA PALACE HOTEL", FIRSTCLASS, LOCATED IN THE VERY HEART OF LISBON. COM­ "Echoes of Glasnost: Chornobyl in Soviet PLETELY RENOVATED AND REDECORATED IN CLASSIC STYLE. Ukrainian Literature,'` published in "Echoes ' LOURDES: "FAMILIE HOTEL", UKRAINIAN OWNED AND OPERATED - SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTEL of Glasnost in Soviet Ukraine," Romana M. LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE UKRAINIAN CHURCH. LOVELY GARDEN LOCATION, BEST Bahry, ed. (York: Captus University Publi­ RESTAURANT IN TOWN AND SHORT WALKING DISTANCE TO THE GROTTO. cations, 1989), p. 156. ' ZARAGOZA: "MELIA ZARAGOZA CORONA", MODERN DELUXE DOWNTOWN HOTEL - WONDERFUL 3. Ihor Liberda, "Chornobylska Poshest", OVERNIGHT REST STOP - SWIMMING POOL, GYM, SAUNA. Suchasnist4, 1991, 11-12. 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ceived glowing reviews in several publi­ "Ukrainian Julio"... cations, including Billboard, record (Continued from page 9) world, cashbox and The Gramophone. The Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund World." Fans of the daytime TV series Mr. Evanko's voice was lauded as ^^^ presents "All My Children" will hear the first "powerful and smooth" by one review­ Peter Yemetz, recent paintings, "Remember Chomobyr recording of the show's theme, "I Guess er, "rich and beautiful" by another. February 21 through February 29 If There's Love Enough." After many years of working on at the Ukrainian Institute of America And, says Mr. Evanko, to prove that Broadway and in regional theatres Opening Friday evening 6-9pm; really wonderful love songs never age, throughout the U.S. and Canada, Mr. Reg. hours 2-6:30 pm daily except Monday; there are 90s versions of the pop classics. Evanko recently began making a name Ukrainian Institute of America, "Whatll I Do?" and "111 Be Seeing for himself on television as well. Based 2 East 79th Street, NY, NY 10021; 212-288-8660. You." in Los Angeles, he has appeared in Available on compact discs and segments of "Murphy Brown," "Knots cassettes, the album was recorded at Landing," "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill," Anvil Studios in Edmonton and is "Dear John"and "Pacific Station,"and THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION manufactured by Sony Music. Produc­ on the most recent Bob Hope Special ( tion and arrangements are by Lee "Making New Memories" in a sketch anno unc e s Norris, who fulfilled the same duties on with Roseanne and Bob Arnold and Mr. Evanko's two very successful Bob Hope. albums of Ukrainian music. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Mr. Evanko's first pop album, "Ed k. Evanko," was produced by Decca FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1992/1993 Records soon after the singer made his According to the June 1988 eligibility requirements mark on Broadway while starring in U.S. SAVINGS BONDS "Canterbury Tales." The album re­ THE GREAT AMERICAN INVESTMENT a) The scholarships will be awarded to FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (studying towards their first bachelor's degree) attending accredited colleges or universities and to HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who will be attending such institutions of higher learning in the filing calendar INVESTMENT BANKER year. Graduate students are ineligible to apply. SENIOR LEVEL CORPORATE EXECUTIVE b)The candidate must have been an ACTIVE DUES-PAYING UNA MEMBER for at least TWO YEARS by the end of March of the filing year. Ukraine World Trade Corporation, a well financed Ukraine/United States venture engaged in trading, capital investments and joint ventures in Ukraine is Applicants will be judged on the basis of: opening offices in New York City. We are seeking an entrepreneurial^ oriented 1. financial need individual with a solid business background to oversee the start-up and management of the company. 2. course of study 3. scholastic record The ideal candidate should have a high energy level, be a self starter and possess 4. involvement in Ukrainian community and student life keen business acumen. Only candidates with a background in investment banking or corporate management, along with fluency and literacy in the Ukrainian language DUE DATES for applications and documents: are encouranged to apply. Your comleted, signed 8t dated application due by MARCH 31, 1992. If interested, resumes and current salary as well as financial requirements can All required documents ot photograph due by MAY 1, 1992. be sent to: To apply for the 1992/93 scholarship you must use the NEW APPLICATION FORM UKRAINE WORLD TRADE CORPORATION which can be obtained by writing toj P.O. Box 849 UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Denville, N.J. 07838 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. 07302

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February 12 March 8 PREVIEW OF EVENTS PHILADELPHIA: The Regional Coun­ JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Ukrainian cil of the Ukrainian National Women's Heritage Studies Center of Manor Ju­ Blackstone St., at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The February 28 League of America will commemorate nior College is offering a seminar to learn proceeds will benefit the Children of the 50th anniversary of Olha Kobylian- about Ukraine, its history, culture and Chornobyl Relief Fund. MONTREAL: Alexandra Kruchka, the ^ ska's death at 2:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian arts every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 author of "Yellow Boots" and lecturer at NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Educational and Cultural Center, 700 p.m. at 700 Fox Chase Road. For further the University of Alberta English Depart­ Cedar Road. Dr. Oksana Zabuzhko information and to make reservations Society is hosting a lecture by Dr. Taras ment, will speak on "Re-introducing Hunczak, a history professor at Rutgers from Kiev State University, a visiting call (215) 885-2360, ext. 65. Writer Vera Lysenko" at Victoria Hall, professor at Pennsylvania State Univer­ University, on the December 1 refe­ 4626 Sherbrooke St., Westmount, at 8 rendum and its results at 5 p.m. at the sity and Irena Pelech-Zwarycz, pianist, February 22 p.m. This event is sponsored by the will participate in the program. Coffee society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., Ukrainian Canadian Professional and between 9th and 10th streets. and cake will be served. Admission costs WASHINGTON: Under the sponsor­ Business Association, and costs S5 for S7. ship of Ukrainian community groups of February 23 members and S7 for non-members. For Washington, Dr. Volodymyr Mokry, a further information, call Zorianna, (514) NEW YORK: The Svitanok Ukrainian PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Fe­ former member of the Polish Sejm, will 481-5871. American Youth Association and some deration of Greater Philadelphia will speak on "Poland and Independent members of the Promin Ensemble will host the showing of Ireneus Yurchuk's Ukraine" at 7:30 p.m. at St. Sophia's WASHINGTON: "Famine-33" will be perform at Alderton House, an interna­ referendum documentary at the Ukrai­ Religious Center, 2615 30th Street NW. shown at American University's Wes- tional cultural center at 117 E. 70th St. nian Educational and Cultural Center, For further information, call Lydia chier Theater, on the third floor of the (between Park and Lexington avenues) 700 Cedar Road, at 3 p.m. For further Chopivsky-Benson, (202) 955-3990. Mary Graydon Center (corner of Massa­ at 3:30 p.m. The concert will include information, call (215) 663-9006. chusetts and Nebraska Avenues) at 7:30 Ukrainian songs, music featuring the CARNEGIE, Pa.: A benefit dance will be p.m. The film's director, Oles Yanchuk, February 27 bandura and some folk dances. There held at the Ukrainian Club, corner of will be present. For further information, will be an exhibit of Ukrainian embroi­ Mansfield Boulevard and Walnut Street, call the UNA Washington Office, (202) dery, woodcarvings, ceramics, pysanky at 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. "Lemko Yurko" TORONTO: The Chair of Ukrainian 347-8629. Studies will hold a seminar on "Foreign and icons. For further information, call Hunchar will D. J., featuring the music of (212)861-5171. Burya, Melody Night, Iskra and Solovey, Investments in Ukraine" with Dr. February 29 Alexander Rohach from the Institute of with the "Chicken Dance" for children. 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The evening costs S20 for date of publication). All items are and kitchen operated by the Ukrainian 978-3332. members and S25 for non-members. For published at the discretion of the Museum Board. For further informa­ further information, call Lydia Mar- editorial staff and in accordance with tion, call George Honchar, (412) 257- PHILADELPHIA: Ukraine's past and chuk, (312) 507-7774. available space. 8873. Croatia's present holocausts will be observed in the City Council Chambers February 22 Room 400 with a proclamation presented to leaders of the Ukrainian and Croatian Recent events to be marked WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The Sodality of communities at 10 a.m., sponsored by St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco of the at St George's in New York Church is sponsoring a bake sale at 394 ninth district. NEW YORK - The Chancery Office Orthodox Church of America will also of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of be present. 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