INSIDE:• UNWLA celebrates 75th anniversary — pages 4 and 6. • Arabesky drama troupe from on U.S. tour — page 13. • UKELODEON: For the next generation — pages 22-23.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVIII HE KRAINIANNo. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Yuschenko says gains in economy T U Ukraine’s CabinetW submits new plan indicate beginning of growth for economic development to Parliament by Roman Woronowycz Ukrainian economy finally may be by Roman Woronowycz Without agreement on a debt swap, Press Bureau poised for expansion. Kyiv Press Bureau Ukraine would have to default on many of “Our economy is beginning to show the commercial loans that it has taken in KYIV – Ukraine’s Prime Minister stable tendencies of growth,” explained KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers recent years, which could leave it economi- Viktor Yuschenko on March 7 announced Mr. Yuschenko. approved a plan for economic development cally isolated and bankrupt. the first gains in Ukraine’s economy in Since his re-election last November on March 3 that should give impetus to its Another risk, maintained Mr. Tyhypko, nearly nine years of independence when President has taken deci- effort to join the World Trade Organization is that the plan, which foresees the liquida- he told a group of foreign diplomats that sive and long-awaited measures to reform and eventually find a spot in the European tion of many privileges enjoyed by govern- the country’s gross domestic product had the agricultural sector, cut bureaucracy, Union. ment workers, will not find support in the risen by 3.5 percent in January over the complete privatization of the state sector The program, called “Reforms for , which must endorse it. same period during the previous year. and stimulate the private sector. Prosperity,” is a 105-page, five-part plan If it does pass political muster, the econ- He added that industrial output had Another breakthrough for reforms has developed from the state of the nation omy minister said the program would help risen nearly 5 percent over the last year been the establishment of a parliamentary address presented by President Leonid Ukraine join the World Trade Organization in the January-February time frame and majority in the Verkhovna Rada, which Kuchma to the Verkhovna Rada on because many of its goals meet WTO that the rise in industrial production from has begun to move a logjam of economic February 22. requirements for membership. In turn, that January to February was some 10 per- bills that were frozen by a previously The program’s aim is “to increase the would help pave the way for Ukraine to cent, while the agricultural sector report- politically uncooperative legislative body. economic independence of the citizenry and achieve associate membership in the ed a 1.6 percent increase in productivity. Adding to the optimism that is increas- to promote entrepreneurial activity,” said European Union. The numbers are the first concrete ingly evident in economic circles is a Minister of the Economy Serhii Tyhypko. Mr. Tyhypko indicated that the program indicators that – after a decade-long study released on January 25 by the U.S. If fully carried out, it envisages an even- would assure deficit-free budgets, and even downturn of drastic proportions – the Agency for International Development tual 1.3-1.4-fold rise in real incomes for surpluses, for Ukraine, which would lead to and Ukraine’s State Committee for Ukrainians and an annual average increase repayment of wage and debt arrears, a radi- Entrepreneurial Development, which of 6.5 percent in the country’s gross domes- cal reduction in the country’s debt load and shows that the Ukrainian economy has tic product beginning in 2002. For the fis- a stable currency. A longer term goal Group seizes finally developed a critical mass of small cal year 2000 it forecasts a GDP increase of addressed in the plan is the eventual priva- and medium-sized businesses – generally 1 to 2 percent. tization of land and a resurgence of the considered a necessity before economic Mr. Tyhypko said a major obstacle fac- agricultural sector. CPU headquarters growth begins. ing the program is the large foreign debt One specific aspect of the plan by Roman Woronowycz The report, based on a stratified ran- that Ukraine faces. “One of the main risks announced by Mr. Tyhypko is the elimina- Kyiv Press Bureau dom sample of state data and a survey of is the foreign debt. We are talking about its tion of export quotas, which he said hinder restructuring. If we fail to do that, it will KYIV – As The Weekly was preparing 10,000 members of households, estab- the development of Ukraine’s foreign trade. lished that slightly more than 3 million hinder the fulfillment of the government’s Ukraine has received much criticism – to go to press on March 9 members of a program,” said Mr. Tyhypko. previously unheard of political organiza- businesses are currently operating in mostly from the European Union, which Ukraine. The overwhelming majority of The government, headed by Prime has called for the removal of quotas – for tion forcibly occupied the headquarters of Minister Viktor Yuschenko, has imposed a the Communist Party of Ukraine and pre- them, some 2.65 million, are small busi- its control over the large domestic sun- nesses with a single employee, while deadline of March 15 to restructure foreign flower market and its regulations on how sented a list of demands, among them that commercial debt of about $2.6 billion the government ban all Communist Party (Continued on page 3) (U.S.) that it is currently unable to repay. (Continued on page 4) activity in Ukraine. The group was threat- ening to set fire to the building and them- selves if their demands were not met. Calling itself Independent Ukraine, the group released a statement in which, in A rare success story in the world of trafficking in women addition to the abolition of the Communist by Yaro Bihun from around the world. information to Congressman Christopher Party, it demanded barring present and for- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly And it was the inter-personal and Smith (R-N.J.), who chairs the Helsinki inter-organizational networks established Commission (the U.S. Commission on mer Communist Party members from WASHINGTON – There are no com- during earlier Vital Voices meetings that Security and Cooperation in Europe).” positions in government, the withdrawal pletely happy endings to stories about appeared to have played a role in the According to Maureen T. Walsh, gen- of Ukraine from the CIS and recognition the hellish world of trafficking in successful resolution of the case. for former members of the Ukrainian women, but the recent rescue of seven eral counsel at the CSCE, after it was As Ms. Horbunova recalled, La Insurgent Army and the Organization of young Ukrainian women from a brothel alerted to the situation by the Strada in Kyiv received an urgent appeal Ukrainian Nationalists as World War II in Montenegro comes about as close to it International Human Rights Law Group, veterans. as is possible. in January from the mothers of seven the commission faxed an urgent letter to In its statement the organization cited a The story began, as most similar students who were supposedly hired to the prime minister of Montenegro, Filip historical link to the identically named cases do, with a promise of legitimate be waitresses during the holiday period Vujanovic, on Friday, January 14, relay- in Montenegro but were forced to work radical group headed by Mykola employment outside Ukraine that turned ing the detailed information it received as prostitutes in a brothel there. Mikhnovsky (1873-1924) in the first into a nightmare of forced prostitution. from La Strada about the women and The organization La Strada (The decades of the 20th century. But, unlike most similar cases, it ended their whereabouts. It asked that the Street), with offices in a number of East The group, believed to be students, relatively quickly with freedom, thanks Montenegran government verify this European countries, for the past few which militia officials said numbers six or to a flurry of communications and action information and take appropriate action years has been in the forefront of com- seven, but which witnesses said was closer on the part of their families, for the to help them. bating the spread of trafficking in to 11 individuals, including a female, women, private voluntary organizations A few days later the commission women from this economically deprived entered the Communist Party headquarters and governments. received a fax from the prime minister’s region for sexual and economic exploita- at just after noon. The story came to light during an office, stating that the seven women tion in other parts of the world. After overcoming a guard at the interview with Oksana Horbunova, vice- were found and rescued by Montenegran “We couldn’t find anyone in Ukraine entrance, the group occupied offices and president of La Strada in Ukraine, who authorities that same weekend. They was in Washington in mid-February to who would help them,” Ms. Horbunova demanded that workers leave the building were placed in the care of a non-govern- attend a conference, Vital Voices Global said, “so I contacted the International at once. Militia representatives said mem- mental organization, and on the follow- Exchange, which brought together 15 Human Rights Law Group in bers of the group were armed with mace women activist leaders in various fields Washington, which, in turn, passed our (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS Kuchma’s proposed referendum NEWSBRIEFS Cabinet approves action program begging among homeless minors has acquired a “mass character.” He added that draws criticism from abroad KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers on 14.4 percent of homeless minors are chil- March 3 approved the main points of its dren of pre-school age. Ukraine has 80 by Lily Hyde dum would violate the Constitution and action program, which is based on President orphanages, half of which were set up over RFE/RL Newsline would allow the quick passage of far- Leonid Kuchma’s annual address to the the past two years. According to Mr. reaching legislation ostensibly endorsed Parliament delivered last month, Interfax Bohutskyi, the number of orphanages is KYIV – Ukrainians might have an by the electorate. reported. The program – called “The insufficient. President Leonid Kuchma unprecedented chance in April to express Those arguing that the referendum is Reforms for Prosperity” – is to be in force recently issued a decree ordering the gov- both their lack of faith in a split unconstitutional say that, under the law, throughout the term of the current govern- ernment to address the problem of home- Parliament and their confidence in the the president can call a direct popular ment. The programs foresees a 1.2 percent lessness and criminality among minors. In newly re-elected president. vote on constitutional changes only after increase in gross domestic product this year particular, the president instructed the gov- A national referendum, called by the Parliament has approved the propos- and a 6.5 percent average annual increase in ernment to open more orphanages and chil- President Leonid Kuchma last month, is als. The only relevant law, dating back to GDP in 2002-2004. The government dren’s homes. (RFE/RL , Belarus due to ask voters if they agree to express 1991, says a referendum can be called expects that the planned reforms will result and Ukraine Report) no confidence in the Verkhovna Rada. only by the Verkhovna Rada. in a 40 percent growth in personal income If approved by the public, six major Those concerns have been echoed in a in Ukraine. The program also pledges to 10,000 criminal cases on tax initiated changes to the Constitution of Ukraine letter sent to President Kuchma by the create market mechanisms in the energy KYIV – More than 10,000 tax-related would strip national deputies of their president of the Council of Europe sector and diversify energy supplies. criminal cases were initiated in 1999, immunity from prosecution and create a Parliamentary Assembly, Russell (RFE/RL Newsline) reported, quoting Viktor second chamber of the Parliament. Those Johnston, and in the comments of two Zhvaliuk, vice-chairman of the State Tax amendments would also allow the presi- assembly rapporteurs who visited Ukraine to continue borrowing money Administration. The tax authorities confis- dent to dismiss the legislature if a majori- Ukraine two weeks ago. At the time, rap- KYIV – Minister of the Economy Serhii cated over 2 billion hrv in 1999. (Eastern ty is not formed within one month of porteur Hanne Severinsen told journalists Tyhypko on March 3 said Ukraine will not Economist) elections or if a budget is not passed in Kyiv that President Kuchma had not stop borrowing money from international within three months. been very sympathetic to their concerns. financial organizations, Interfax reported. Ukraine posts 3.4% growth in January Recent opinion polls indicate “We are very concerned in the Council “We need not be afraid of foreign debts – KYIV – The State Statistics Committee Ukrainians will approve all six points if of Europe what influence this referen- we need to be afraid of budget deficit, inas- has reported that Ukraine’s gross domestic the referendum goes ahead. dum will have for the democracy of much as its existence practically increases product in January 2000 increased by 3.4 President Kuchma has said he hopes Ukraine,” she said. “The president of our foreign debt,” Mr. Tyhypko noted. percent, compared with January 1999. Last the proposed changes will end the years- assembly launched an appeal two weeks Commenting on inflation in January and month’s inflation was 4.6 percent. The gov- long stalemate between the Parliament ago to your president not to continue February, which was 8.1 percent, Mr. ernment predicts that GDP in 2000 will and the presidency. But opponents say he with the referendum if it is not in accor- Tyhypko said that figure was the result of increase by 1 percent, compared with 1999, is trying to impose rule by Ukraine’s oli- dance with the ruling of the Venice “larger than planned” money supplies at the while inflation will not exceed 15.9 percent. garchs – a small group of extremely Commission [the council’s chief legal end of 1999. (RFE/RL Newsline) wealthy individuals who are said to use consultative body]. Unfortunately we In 1999 Ukraine’s GDP fell by 0.4 percent, their seats in the Verkhovna Rada and have got no promise. On the contrary, Population falls by 400,000 in 1999 while inflation reached 19.2 percent. stakes in the media to further their own Mr. Kuchma said he would not follow (RFE/RL Newsline) this advice.” KYIV – Ukraine’s State Committee on ends. 41 countries invited to Peace Shield 2000 The Council of Europe’s Venice Statistics reported that the population of Opponents also say that the referen- Ukraine on January 1 totaled 49.71 million, Commission is due to issue a report on the KYIV – Forty-one countries have been down 394,800 since January 1 of the previ- referendum at the beginning of April, only invited to participate in the Ukraine-U.S. Lily Hyde is an RFE/RL correspon- ous year. There was a difference of 44,800 maneuvers known as Peace Shield 2000. dent based in Kyiv. (Continued on page 18) between migrants out of and into Ukraine, Most of the countries invited have already while 350,000 was the difference between confirmed their participation. The maneu- those deceased and those born last year. The vers, which have been conducted since highest mortality figure was registered in 1995, will be held July 8-22 this year on the the industrial, coal-mining Donetsk Oblast What are “free and fair elections”? territory of Ukraine, Bulgaria and Estonia. by Sarah Martin lated. “One of the most common viola- (79,800 deaths and 30,500 births), while the (Eastern Economist) RFE/RL Newsline tions – where we are devoting a lot of lowest was in essentially rural western attention and resources now – is the Ukraine: Volyn Oblast (14,700 deaths and NATO urges military reform in Ukraine PRAGUE – For several years, Hrair transparency of an election,” he com- 11,800 births), Zakarpattia Oblast (14,400 Balian has been an election observer in deaths and 13,900 births) and Rivne Oblast KYIV – NATO Secretary-General mented. “You can conduct a perfect elec- George Robertson, who participated in former Soviet countries that are new to tion on election day. You can give your (15,100 deaths and 14,200 births). The democracy. Today he heads the Office number of Ukrainian villages decreased in the NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting voters all of the chances they deserve to in Kyiv on March 1, has called on Kyiv for Democratic Institutions and Human make a free choice of candidates, parties, 1999 by 36 to 28,739. (RFE/RL Poland, Rights of the Organization for Security Belarus and Ukraine Report) to speed up military reform. Mr. etc. And if the process falls apart during Robertson pledged that NATO is pre- and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). the tabulation of the results arriving from In that capacity, he is in charge of More than 100,000 minors homeless pared to help Ukraine reform its defense the polling stations, then that becomes sector and help retrain military personnel sending observation missions to monitor seriously problematic.” KYIV – Yuri Bohutskyi, deputy head of elections throughout the 54-state OSCE for reintegration into society. “You can- Mr. Balian’s office sends both long- the presidential administration staff, told not avoid the pain in army reform,” the region. His office produces reports on and short-term observers to watch the journalists on February 16 that there are elections procedures and outcome – in Associated Press quoted him as saying. entire election cycle. Ahead of the vote, 101,000 homeless minors in Ukraine, con- Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Borys other words, it seeks to determine how they look at the registration of voters and stituting 36.3 percent of all homeless people Tarasyuk told journalists that NATO free and fair those elections are. candidates and the way the media covers in the country. The data were obtained dur- envoys at the meeting were critical of In an interview with RFE/RL, Mr. the campaign. On election day they watch ing special police raids across the country. Balian defined the terms “free” and the voting, ballot-counting and declaration According to Mr. Bohutskyi, vagrancy and (Continued on page 10) “fair”: “Freedom relates to the freedom of results. And, finally, observers monitor of a voter to make a choice on a ballot the accession to office of the winners. without any undue pressure from any OSCE monitors observe at least 10 FOUNDED 1933 source. 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Foreign Relations Subcommittee hearing on trafficking A rare success story... February 22. (Continued from page 1) At the root of the trafficking problem, Ms. Horbunova ing day, with train tickets bought by Ukrainian Embassy said in an interview with The Ukrainian Weekly, is the officials, the seven women were on their way home to catastrophic state of Ukraine’s economy, in which women Ukraine, Ms. Walsh said. comprise more than 70 percent of those unemployed. As Ms. Walsh pointed out, other organizations also “And that’s why our women eagerly accept these offers were involved in the effort, among them the Organization of work abroad,” she said. Most offers are illegal because for Security and Cooperation in Europe Office for Ukraine has agreements about the legal employment of its Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw, citizens abroad only with Slovakia, the Czech Republic which was pursuing the matter through its contacts. and the former Soviet republics. The ending, for all concerned, was bittersweet, howev- “But our women are offered jobs in Italy, Greece, er. There was an eighth woman from Ukraine, but, some- Turkey, Germany, Holland, Israel and other countries,” time before the rescue, she had been resold and spirited she added. “Not knowing what’s involved, they jump at out of the country – to Albania, at first, and later, possibly, the chance and end up being sold for large sums of to Italy. money.” The Vital Voices conference, which brought Ms. The operation is being run by the mafia, which, in Horbunova and 14 other women activists together many cases, she said, is in cahoots with the local February 11-18, was organized by the President’s police. And so far only two countries – Holland and Interagency Council on Women and the Stanley Belgium – have taken concrete steps to help these vic- Foundation. tims. The program included two days of discussions at the Statistics about how many Ukrainian women have Airlie House conference center in Virginia and four fallen victim to this crime are hard to come by, she said, days of meetings in Washington – with First Lady because the victims, when freed, are both ashamed to Hillary Clinton in the White House, Secretary of State admit what they experienced and afraid of reprisals Madeleine K. Albright at the State Department, mem- from the mafia if they talk. bers of Congress, and representatives of the World The victims are not limited to less-educated, naive Bank, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Chamber of women, she added, recounting a case of a young woman Commerce and the U.S. Agency for International physician who was lured into this trap by an offer of a Development. care-giving position in Italy. White House Photo “It was an opportunity to discuss the problems we face After the young physician’s rescue, Ms. Horbunova Oksana Horbunova with Hillary Rodham Clinton. and meet with people who can help us with these prob- asked her if she would be willing to testify against those lems,” Ms. Horbunova said. who had so traumatized her. The young woman physician slave laborers, in the sex industry and in illegal adop- The Vital Voices initiative was started in 1997 at a replied: “I don’t want to start anything; all I want is clo- tion schemes. U.S.-organized conference in Vienna which brought sure, to forget.” And she then urged La Strada not to pur- Back home, Ms. Horbunova said, people hear mostly together women from Central and Eastern Europe as part sue the case because it involved both the Ukrainian and only the glowing accounts of high earnings from the lucky of the U.S. government’s commitment to improving the Sicilian mafias. ones. They rarely hear the stories about the students in status of women in every aspect of life. Every week, she said, about 200 men, women and Montenegro or the physician in Italy, she added. Since then, the organization has held three more children are bused to Italy from the former Soviet More information about La Strada Ukraine can be regional conferences, in Montevideo, Belfast and Union countries, many from Ukraine, to be exploited as obtained at its website: http://www.brama.com/lastrada. Reykjavik, as well as roundtables in Palermo, Reykjavik and Istanbul. Addressing this year’s participants at the White House time and operate strictly with currency, according to the study. on February 15, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton hailed Yuschenko says... The government, however, continues to intrude in the them for raising their voices against violence and corrup- (Continued from page 1) marketplace too often, as a large number of state agen- tion and for economic empowerment, social justice, only 10,851 employ more than 250 people. The numbers cies still retain the right to inspect firms and levy fines. peace, democracy and progress. are important because, as the study states, “in most Over the years, typical businesses have reported an aver- The first lady also noted the many “horror stories” dis- countries small and medium-sized businesses account age of 70 inspections annually. But in the last year that cussed by conference participants from Ukraine, Russia, for anywhere from 50 percent to 90 percent of total number seems to have dropped precipitously. In the sec- Cambodia and India about how their women and girls employment.” ond half of 1999, owners/managers reported receiving “were being lured away from their countries with the And, in contrast to what is generally believed in the only 10.6 inspections. The report explained that this is in promise of economic opportunity, shipped like drugs by West and in official Ukrainian circles, the survey part due to a presidential decree delineating how inspec- an international crime network, and sold into slavery.” showed that only 11.6 percent of all employment was in tors should proceed, as well as to a change in the “Others talked about what it’s like to be a destination the shadow economy. approach and strategy used by many regulatory agencies. country, home to sweatshops, prostitution rings and First Vice Prime Minister Yurii Yekhanurov said the domestic bondage that steal the freedom and dignity of survey results are encouraging because they show the Tax system is biggest problem women and girls,” Mrs. Clinton added. extent to which the transformation to a free market sys- Surprisingly, when businesses were asked what major “What became clear during the dialogue,” she said, tem finally is taking place in Ukraine. problems they faced, state administrative policing came “was that this is a global problem, that the U.S. and every “We saw a whole different picture than what we further down the list than had been expected. The over- country has a role to play.” receive from official sources,” said First Vice Prime whelming reply was that the biggest problem is the Secretary of State Albright also spoke about the traf- Minister Yekhanurov. ficking problem during a discussion at the State existing tax system. In Ukraine, unlike most anywhere Without a doubt, the state is still the largest employer else in the world, business is literally taxed to death. A Department, noting that the Clinton administration has and producer of goods and services. It continues to undertaken “a major diplomatic and law enforcement general perception exists among businessmen that if a employee some 6.4 million people, of whom 75.6 per- firm adheres strictly to the tax code and does not seek effort to halt trafficking in women and girls.” cent work in large and often bankrupt enterprises. But “After all,” she said, “if we believe in zero tolerance loopholes it will pay some 110 percent of its profits to the large influx of the self-employed into the business taxes. for those who sell illegal drugs, we should feel even more sector shows that the average citizen is taking the initia- strongly about those who buy and sell human beings.” The survey revealed that the system is particularly tive and not remaining dependent on the state. burdensome for smaller businesses with a few employ- Melanne Verveer, the first lady’s chief of staff, recalled On average, the large firms, most of which were or in an interview that Ms. Horbunova was in a group of ees, and reasoned that the largest sector that remains in still are state-owned, tend not to pay their workers regu- the gray economy, those with one to five employees, Ukrainian women who approached her during the Vienna larly and barter for resources and sales, while the newer conference to tell her about the trafficking problem. and smaller companies are leaner, pay employees on (Continued on page 16) “It was that conversation and subsequent conversations with Mrs. Clinton that led to the bilateral agreement between our two countries to tackle this issue,” Ms. Firms and Employment in Ukraine, 1999 Verveer said. “And Oksana has been in the forefront in really trying Employment Size Number of Firms Employment Percent of Firms Unregistered to address it at home,” she added, pointing out that Ms. Registered Employment Horbunova was having a “real impact” during her meet- 0 2,651,433 2,651,435 24.6 1,999,180 ings in Washington. “She has been in a very key position 1-5 148,976 516,947 37.6 322,275 to explain why our legislation is necessary.” 6-10 104,608 850,460 94.1 50,177 Anti-trafficking bills are currently making their way 11-50 123,757 3,189,226 99.5 15,946 through the legislative process in Congress. A House bill, HR 3244, a combined version of separate bills 51-250 33,169 4,206,444 99.5 21,032 introduced earlier last year by Rep. Smith and Rep. Sam 250+ 10,851 9,822,542 99.4 58,935 Gejdenson (D-Conn.), has already passed the Total 3,073,244 21,237,054 2,667,545 International Relations Committee, but it still needs to (52.9 percent (11.6 percent go through the Judiciary and Banking committees. of the population of the population The Senate reportedly also is moving in the direction of age 15 and over) age 15 and over) combining two existing pieces of legislation into one bill Table Notes: The numbers for the categories of 0, 1-5, 6-10 and 11-50 size should be added to obtain the total num- that would coincide with HR 3244. ber of small businesses. The numbers for the category of 51-120 employees represent medium-sized businesses. Following the conference, Ms. Horbunova remained Businesses with 250+ employees are considered to be large businesses. The projected employment data is based on in Washington for a few days for meetings individuals mean employment by size of business based on interviews with registered businesses. and organizations concerned with the problem of traf- ficking, including Rep. Smith, and to attend a Senate Source: U.S. Agency for International Development and Ukraine’s State Committee for Entrepreneurial Development. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

Ukrainian National Women’s League of America to mark 75th anniversary PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian As the UNWLA marks this milestone in National Women’s League of America, the its history, its president Iryna Kurowyckyj, foremost organization of Ukrainian women and members of the executive committee, in the United States, and a leading institu- Press Chair Jaroslawa P. Rubel and tion in the Ukrainian American community, Member-at-Large Irena Steckiv, as well as this year marks the 75th anniversary of its Iryna Chaban, editor-in-chief of Our Life founding. (Nashe Zhyttia) magazine, emphasized in The jubilee will be celebrated across the an interview with The Ukrainian Weekly country by the organization’s regional that the organization is adapting to the cur- councils; the goal of the regional councils rent and future needs of its members. They will be to recall what the UNWLA has pointed to a new webpage, located at done and continues to do for the entire www.unwla.org as one example of the Ukrainian community. modern-day UNWLA. As the first UNWLA regional council As well, the UNWLA leaders pointed was founded in Detroit in 1925, the out that this long-established women’s anniversary celebrations will kick off in the group whose history includes a long list of Detroit area on March 18. (See related arti- achievements is now actively seeking to cle on page 6.) recruit the next generation of young The celebrations will continue as fol- women as members, encouraging them to lows: Philadelphia, March 26; northern use their well-honed professional skills for New York state, April 9; New Jersey, May the good of the Ukrainian community. 21; New York City, June 4; and Ohio, Many newcomers to this country from September 21. Ukraine also are joining the UNWLA, they Exact dates have yet to be announced pointed out. Boston, for example, has UNWLA activists (from left) Iryna Chaban, Iryna Kurowyckyj, Irena Steckiv for other regions, but the preliminary established a new branch composed of and Jaroslawa P. Rubel. schedule is for events to take place in members of the Fourth Wave of immi- Chicago in October, and New England and grants. Baltimore, too, is attracting mem- central New York in November; The bers from among the new arrivals. And, in stage, unchains business initiatives to bring anniversary year will culminate with spe- Philadelphia one branch recently enrolled Ukraine’s Cabinet... forth a vanguard of radical changes and a cial events in Washington in December. 40 new members. (Continued from page 1) new generation of people who have the In most districts the anniversary events Women can join the UNWLA even if much can be exported. ability to think and act in a modern way, in will encompass divine liturgies, a traveling there is no branch in their locality, Mrs. The government set standards last year a market way,” President Kuchma under- exhibit of photographs, documents and Kurowyckyj added, since the organization after an outcry from then Parliament scored. publications of the Ukrainian National has made provisions for members-at-large Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko that The president called for the reinvigora- Women’s League of America, as well as a to be active in the organization through Ukrainian-grown sunflower seeds were tion of the Higher Economic Council, a tri- display of children’s publications. contacts with the UNWLA headquarters. being sold to foreigners and then processed partite advisory board that includes mem- In addition, the UNWLA plans to pub- For further information about the and returned for sale as oils at prices that bers of the executive and legislative lish a history of the organization authored Ukrainian National Women’s League of undercut Ukraine’s domestic production. branches. He also pointed to the need for by historian Dr. Martha Bohachevsky- America contact the UNWLA headquarters Because the economic plan has yet to be extensive administrative reforms and the Chomiak, author of “Feminists Despite at 108 Second Ave., New York , NY 10003; released officially, details remain scant. streamlining of a bureaucracy who mem- Themselves: Women in Ukrainian telephone, (212) 533-4646; fax, (212) 533- However, as outlined in President bers’ average age is far too high. Community Life, 1884-1939.” 5237; or visit the website cited above. Kuchma’s February 22 state of the nation He called for resolute steps in making address, the program should be extensive the economy more transparent and for the and far-reaching and set the country strong- legalization of the shadow economy, as ly on the path of free trade. well as the return of Ukrainian capital from In his annual appearance before the abroad. Verkhovna Rada President Kuchma under- Although President Kuchma did not go scored that a keystone of Ukraine’s eco- so far as to suggest an amnesty for indi- nomic policy must be to join the process of viduals who have illegally moved capital AAppears Ukrainian May 7 in The Ukrainian Summer Weekly globalization that is now occurring around out of the country, he said that instruments the world. must developed to allow the return of cap- “We can and must become a new ital in a legal manner so that it might help Ukrainian nation, which will synthesize the resuscitate the Ukrainian economy. Go to summer camp... best traditions of the nation while moving The president said that transparency is in step with global processes,” stated badly needed in the privatization process President Kuchma. now under way, as well as in the banking Relax at Soyuzivka... For Ukraine to recover its economic system and the energy sector, and would losses of the last decade and to position have to be assured for a soon-to-be-devel- Study bandura... itself at the center of the world economic oped land market. order, the president declared that a goal “Corruption and crime are today the How will you enjoy your Ukrainian summer? be set of annual GDP increases of main causes behind economic hardships between 6 percent and 7 percent within and social tension,” said Mr. Kuchma. He Read our special section for tips on where to go, five years. emphasized that corruption is not a result what to bring and whom to see! He called for giving entrepreneurs a of the free market, but the outcome of the much freer hand in developing business slow pace, inconsistency and incomplete- Look for advertisements from travel experts and on the government to step to the back- ness of the reform process. on great destinations and nearby day trips! ground. 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UNA Scholarship Program RECORDING DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP REPORT – DECEMBER 1999 helps its student-members Martha Lysko, National Secretary

by Oksana Trytjak or scholarship the student-applicant must Juvenile Adult ADD Total UNA Special Projects Coordinator be a member of the UNA for at least two Total Active Members – 11/99 7,816 16,747 4,237 28,800 years. Total Inactive Members – 11/99 7,206 17,449 0 24,655 Do you know that to date the As a parent, grandparent, aunt or Total Members – 11/99 15,022 34,196 4,237 53,455 Ukrainian National Association has dis- uncle, you can give your children or ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP tributed almost $2 million in scholarship grandchildren an opportunity to become funds to deserving student-members? UNA scholarship recipients, thus joining Gains in 12/99 This year again, holding to its long-last- thousands of previous winners. New members 20 24 0 44 ing tradition, the UNA will distribute For example if the student is 16 years New members UL 2 2 0 4 awards and scholarships to qualifying of age, a $5,000 whole life policy has a Reinstated 4 8 2 14 UNA members. monthly premium of $2.60. This policy Total Gains: 26 34 2 62 The UNA is proud of our younger provides a cash value in addition to the Losses in 12/99 generation and is doing its part in recog- insurance protection, and qualifies the Died 0 40 0 40 nizing the perseverance and achieve- student for a scholarship at age 18 – at Cash surrender 2 17 0 19 ments of students. As a parent, you can the time the student is ready to enter col- Endowment matured 25 40 0 65 help the UNA continue its various frater- Fully paid-up 13 30 0 43 lege. And there are many other insurance Reduced paid-up 0 0 0 0 nal benefits, among them the Scholarship options available. Extended Insurance 0 3 0 3 Fund. Make your child a UNA member As our children mature we want them Certificates lapsed (active) 12 11 20 43 by purchasing an insurance or annuity to maintain ties to the Ukrainian commu- Certificate terminated 1 7 10 18 policy that will benefit them. nity. You can facilitate this by enrolling Total Losses 53 148 30 231 Will your children and/or grandchil- them into the UNA, the largest Ukrainian Total Active Members - 12/99 7,789 16,633 4,209 28,631 dren qualify for a UNA scholarship when fraternal association in the United States the time comes? To qualify for an award and Canada. INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Gaines in 12/99 Paid-up 13 30 0 43 Chesapeake State Fraternal Congress Reduced paid up 0 0 0 0 Extended insurance 0 3 0 3 announces essay contest for youths Total Gains 13 33 0 46 Losses in 12/99 * Died 1 32 0 33 LUTHERVILLE, Md. – The 407 Towson Ave., Lutherville, MD * Cash surrender 13 14 0 27 Chesapeake State Fraternal Congress, 21093. Pure endowment matured 6 4 0 10 which unites and serves all fraternal soci- Essays will be judged for content and Reinstated to active 4 8 0 12 eties in Maryland, Delaware and the grammar by a panel of experienced writ- Certificates lapsed (inactive) 1 6 0 7 District of Columbia, has announced an ers and educators. First prize is a $100 Total Losses 25 64 0 89 essay contest for youth on the topic Savings Bond; second prize, a $75 Total Inactive Members – 12/99 7,194 17,418 0 24,612 “What Fraternalism Means to Me.” Savings Bond. 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SPRING DISTRICT SEMINARS OF UNA BRANCH SECRETARIES, ORGANIZERS AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN SALE OF LIFE INSURANCE SEMINAR WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MARTHA LYSKO, NATIONAL SECRETARY OF THE UNA DISTRICT CHAIRMAN DATE PLACE TIME Connecticut Ihor Hayda, (203) 531-2090 3/15/00 UNA Home Office, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 12:00 Allentown Anna Haras, (610) 867-4052 3/15/00 UNA Home Office, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 12:00 Wilkes-Barre Taras Butrej, (717) 759-9211 3/15/00 UNA Home Office, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 12:00 Shamokin Joseph Chabon, (570) 874-3084 3/15/00 UNA Home Office, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 12:00 Cleveland Taras Szmagala, (216) 241-6780 3/25/00 Pokrova Church, 6812 Broadview Rd., Parma, OH 44134 1:00 Detroit Alexander Serafyn, (248) 646-5882 3/26/00 Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Rd., Room 10, Warren, MI 48091 12:00 Chicago Stefko Kuropas, (847) 923-7458 4/1/00 St. Volodymyr & Olha Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 1:00 Toronto Rev. Myron Stasiw, (416) 531-9945 4/2/00 Protection of The Mother of God, 18 Leeds St., Toronto, ON M6G-1N7 1:00 Albany Mykola Fil, (518) 785-7596 4/8/00 Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, NY 1:00 Woonsocket Leon Hardink, (401) 658-1957 4/8/00 Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, NY 1:00 Boston Larissa Dijak, (617) 344-7075 4/8/00 Soyuzivka, Kerhonkson, NY 1:00 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The UNWLA’s 75th anniversary UNWLA Detroit Regional Council marks

The year 2000 marks an important milestone in the history of the pre-eminent 75th jubilee by recalling accomplishments Ukrainian women’s organization in the United States: the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America. by Larissa Wytwycky Ghiso hospital in Dnipropetrovsk. It is a proud organization with an illustrious history and a promising future. and Lydia Kachan Jachnycky Since November 1994 many parcels of clothing, vitamins and books have been dis- The UNWLA, also known as Soyuz Ukrainok, was founded in 1925 in New York Imagine waking up one night and hear- City by five women’s associations whose goal was to create a unified nationwide patched to these institutions. ing the rumbling of tanks, artillery fire and During the 1970s, members gave assis- organization. As noted in its 1999 convention book, the UNWLA’s paramount goal bomb explosions in the distance and realiz- was, and is, to preserve Ukrainian identity, culture and heritage within the framework tance to political dissidents by sending ing that the terrifying sounds are getting small packages, mailing cards and letters to of a humanitarian organization. During its seven and a half decades of existence, the closer and closer. Imagine packing a few UNWLA has always worked for the benefit of Ukrainian communities in the United offer moral support, and publicizing their essentials that will fit into one or two small plight. Many years later, when members States and the diaspora, as well as for fellow Ukrainians in Ukraine. suitcases and setting off into the unknown – Soyuz Ukrainok has accomplished its goals both through its own membership and met some of these dissidents, they found always heading westward. After wandering via other organizations in which it is active, whether the Ukrainian World Congress out what an incredible event it had been for for months and years through Europe, if and the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations, or the National them to receive a card or letter from far-dis- you were one of the very lucky ones, you Council of Women, International Council of Women and the General Federation of tant America while imprisoned in the cold find your way across the ocean to “the land Women’s Clubs. reaches of Siberia under the most inhumane of the free and the brave” – America. The UNWLA has cared for the well-being of the younger generation by organizing conditions. You realize that you are faced with preschools and day-care centers, and by providing much-needed assistance to orphans. In the fall of 1998, the Detroit Regional tremendous opportunities and with incredi- It has helped needy students acquire higher education through its Scholarship-Student Council sent 90 packages to aid the victims ble challenges: a new language, new and Sponsorship Program, which was formally initiated in 1967, although the first scholar- of severe flooding in the Zakarpattia region unknown customs and traditions, and differ- ship was awarded decades earlier, in 1932. Today that program can boast of having Ukraine. The members have also become helped more than 800 students in 17 countries, from Poland, Brazil and Argentina, to ent people and expectations. Your natural involved in the issue of trafficking of Romania and Ukraine. instinct is to seek out others of your own women and have actively lobbied both local The UNWLA has cared also for the infirm, the elderly, widows and disaster vic- kind for help, support, and encouragement. and federal representatives to pass legisla- tims. Its first medical fund was instituted in 1930. Victims of the Great Famine in Many of the members of the Ukrainian tion regarding this barbaric and inhumane Ukraine, wartime refugees, victims of the Chornobyl nuclear accident and, most National Women’s League of America practice of exploiting women. recently, residents of flood-ravaged Zakarpattia in western Ukraine all have benefited (UNWLA) have lived through just such an On the educational front, the UNWLA experience and have dedicated themselves from the UNWLA’s charitable assistance. has organized pre-schools and day-care to the common goal of uniting women of Since 1944 the organization has published Our Life (Nashe Zhyttia), a magazine centers, sponsored and warded scholarships Ukrainian descent in order to preserve their that keeps members in touch and informed about the activity of Soyuz Ukrainok. since 1932, and provided student sponsor- ethnic identity, culture, and heritage within However, its publishing activity also includes histories, compilations of literary works, ship programs to Ukrainians in Poland, the framework of humanitarian outreach. Its as well as books on subjects from education to art and the environment. The UNWLA Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Eastern Europe activities have focused on charitable, educa- has now set up a website (www.unwla.org) that features information about the organi- and newly independent Ukraine. Ukrainian tional and cultural endeavors. zation, including membership, publications, programs, events, etc. schools have been provided with much Historically, the Detroit Regional It was the UNWLA that in 1976 founded The Ukrainian Museum in New York. needed textbooks and financial aid. Council of the UNWLA maintained strong But the organization’s activity in this sphere dates back to at least 1926 when it organ- “Ukrainian Awareness Days” were also links to the homeland while simultaneously ized the first exhibit of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts in New York City. sponsored in local public schools. searching for connections to the American Among its current projects, UNWLA leaders point to recently initiated lobbying Numerous arts and craft exhibits, plays, world. Members disseminated information efforts aimed at persuading the U.S. government to change its immigration and labor dramatic readings and competitions were about Ukraine, its geography, history and laws in order to allow women from Ukraine to legally come to the United States as held in conjunction with the “Year of the culture. temporary workers. Child” in 1979. The UNWLA established the first This year the UNWLA has launched its “Milk and Buns Project” aimed at helping The UNWLA co-sponsored leadership Medical Fund in 1930, which soon was needy children in Ukraine. The organization has received many letters from Ukraine conferences along with Wayne State expanded to aid the famine victims in noting that in some areas of the country children faint from hunger because parents University, the University of Michigan and Ukraine in 1933. During World War II aid don’t have the money to pay for breakfast in school. The UNWLA explains that chil- prominent women’s organizations through was given to orphans, widows, the elderly dren are the future of Ukraine and that is why they should be our priority. As usual, the years. Recently, a highly successful and infirm. Soyuz Ukrainok came up with a concrete way to offer assistance. It has adopted two “Ukrainian Women’s Retreat” was held in The Detroit Regional Council created a schools – one in Kharkiv and one in – as their pilot project. The first to receive June 1997 at the Dibrova Estate in assistance will be the neediest children in the earliest grades: first, second and third. Ukrainian chapter of the American Red Cross and aided in the rescue of Displaced Brighton, Mich. The Detroit Regional Currently the 75-year-old organization is actively seeking women of the younger Council was also a significant contributor in generations, as well as recent immigrants, to join its ranks and become active in its Persons (DPs) from forcible repatriation to the USSR. In cooperation with the United the establishment of the Ukrainian Village, myriad programs involving culture, charitable work, education, social welfare, the a senior citizens’ retirement home in arts, ecology and more – all worthwhile endeavors deserving of support. Ukrainian American Relief Committee, assistance was provided to Ukrainian immi- Warren. We take our hats off to the UNWLA as it celebrates its jubilee. We wish it Throughout its history, the UNWLA has “Mnohaya Lita” – many, many more years of fruitful and necessary work for the ben- grants from Germany. Some members participated in countless and varied cultural efit of our Ukrainian community and the entire Ukrainian nation. sponsored DPs and helped them settle in events. Ukraine’s Millennium of Slava Soyuziankam! America. With the new wave of immigration after Christianity was celebrated in 1988 and World War II, the UNWLA was witness to included an exhibit of Ukrainian icons at a variety of activities in Detroit, including the Renaissance Center. A display of Our March the publication of “Ukrainian Womanhood Lady of Pochaiv was presented at the event, Turning the pages back... in Detroit,” organization of a conference on which was memorialized in a education and social welfare, and an intense Commemorative Millennium Book. membership drive. Public lectures on Ukrainian poets, 10 Members participated in local demon- artists and authors have been presented. Dr. strations and protests in 1955 when the , a renowned historian and 1962 One of the first major publication efforts sponsored by Soviets ruthlessly used tanks to kill 500 professor, lectured on Ukrainians in North America in the years after the second Ukrainian women prisoners in a forced Ukrainian history. The Regional Council world war was the publication of the two-volume, English- labor camp in Kinghir. has also welcomed visitors from Ukraine, language Ukraine: A Concise Encyclopedia. They also participated in a demonstration including outstanding authors, poets, play- On March 10, 1962, The Ukrainian Weekly ran the first announcement about the in 1983 commemorating the 50th anniver- wrights, artists, community activists and pending publication of the encyclopedia. Published by the University of Toronto for sary of the Great Famine-Genocide in dissidents. the Ukrainian National Association, the volumes were also sponsored by the which millions of people perished of forced Members sponsored exhibits at the Shevchenko Scientific Society. starvation under Communist domination. International Institute’s Hall of Nations and The encyclopedia’s editor-in-chief was Prof. Volodymyr Kubijovic and the original The Detroit Regional Council’s activities actively supported the institute by purchas- managing editor of the project was Luke Myshuha, Svoboda’s editor-in-chief, and in the humanitarian and charitable endeav- ing showcases for exhibits of national art, later, Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dragan. Among the principal editors were ors have also included aid to the victims of donating two complete national costumes Profs. George Shevelov and Clarence Manning of , as well as the Chornobyl nuclear explosion with med- and providing financial support for its Zenon Kuzela, George S.N. Luckyj and Alexander Ohloblyn. ical equipment, food, vitamins, clothing and building project. The Regional Council also The two-volume encyclopedia was a revised and updated edition of a three-volume other necessities. Hundreds of children prepared a biennial Christmas Heritage Ukrainian-language encyclopedia that had been published in 1949 in Paris. The first were sent to health centers in Ukraine for Exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum volume of the Concise Encyclopedia, at 1,200 pages, was described by the University treatment. The Regional Council’s Social and displays at the Detroit Summer Ethnic of Toronto Press as being destined to be “one of the major reference books of the 20th Welfare Committee also assumed sponsor- Festivals, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic century” about Ukraine. ship of two orphanages and a children’s Church Sunflower Festival in Warren, and The first print run included 5,000 copies, and the first volume sold for a pre-publi- the International Festival in Sterling cation price of $30 in 1962. Heights, Mich. Members also sponsored Larissa Wytwycky Ghiso and Lydia demonstrations and courses in making Source: “University of Toronto Announces Publication of Ukrainian Encyclopedia,” The Kachan Jachnycky are UNWLA activists Ukrainian Weekly, March 10, 1962. in the Detroit area. (Continued on page 14) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 7

NEWS AND VIEWS PERSPECTIVES FDR’s legacy, liberalism and ‘bit players’: BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY a response to column by Myron Kuropas by Alexander B. Kuzma social responsibility and created a demand for products and industrial processes that In his column “Time Misses Again,” Dr. were safer, healthier and generated higher Ukraine’s bumpy road to democracy Myron Kuropas makes a compelling case quality goods. This has resulted in a socie- Two years ago, it took the Ukrainian straight or smooth and there are plenty of for the triumph of capitalism as the pivotal ty that is not only more humane but more Parliament 20 ballots and many days to grave concerns, but for those who see drama of the 20th century. Now that capital- rational than one guided by mindless and elect Oleksander Tkachenko as a com- geopolitical or merely sentimental value ism has triumphed, Dr. Kuropas suggests unadulterated greed. promise chairman. Earlier this year, in an independent Ukraine, there’s been a that “tired and outdated liberalism” can be Dr. Kuropas is right to condemn Franklin when Mr. Tkachenko lost the support of lot of progress. Learning from the mis- relegated to the “dustbin of history.” Some Delano Roosevelt for his complicity in the majority, it took two and a half weeks takes of the ill-fated Ukrainian Central of us believe that capitalism would never Soviet expansionism, for his moral cow- and an unseemly scuffle on the Rada government of 1918, President have triumphed had it not been significantly ardice at Yalta and Teheran, for his failure to Verkhovna Rada floor before he finally Leonid Kravchuk co-opted the tempered by the democratic values and the challenge Stalin on the Terror Famine in bowed to reality and gave up his posi- in Ukraine and created one that is loyal humanizing influence of Christian reform- Ukraine. However, many historians are tion. This can be viewed as political the- to Kyiv, not Moscow. Then, under the ers, labor unions, environmentalists, con- firmly convinced that FDR played a critical ater, yet another sign of Ukraine’s inabil- leadership of central banker, now prime sumer advocates and secular social critics role in saving the United States from ity to function as a normal democracy, or minister, Viktor Yuschenko, Ukraine cre- who have helped to form the bedrock of Communism by implementing social and it can seen as something far more pro- ated the basis for economic growth by American liberal thought. economic reforms that were essential for found. establishing and maintaining a responsi- Right-wing ideologues are quick to for- the long-term survival of free enterprise in For Ukraine, the fall of the Soviet ble monetary policy. get that in its original, primitive form, capi- his time. Roosevelt robbed the Communists Union in 1991 was a revolution that top- Most significantly, Ukraine shows no talism was a brutish and inhumane system of their most potent rallying cries. He per- pled a system of boundless evil. It’s signs of the kind of conflict that is con- that bore little resemblance to the flourish- suaded Congress and the federal courts to impossible to quantify the physical, vulsing the Balkans and Russia: no eth- ing economy we enjoy today. In the early institute policies that protected the common moral and economic damage nic cleansing, no shelling of the part of the 20th century, the captains of man against exploitation and catastrophic Communism inflicted on Ukraine. Just Parliament building, no invasions of industry felt it was their inalienable right to economic cycles. For all his hubris, his take the Great Famine: privately, The troubled provinces. Ukraine’s diverse create sweat shops, to send children into flaws and sins, FDR brought new meaning New York Times correspondent in and polyglot society has shown remark- coal mines and to extract the last ounce of to Lincoln’s commitments to create a gov- Moscow in 1932-1933 estimated that 10 able tolerance for one another. The bot- productivity from employees for negligible ernment “of the people, by the people and million Ukrainians were killed in Stalin’s tom line difference for Ukraine is the rewards. Government, police and business for the people.” His policies enriched our collectivization campaign. Ukrainian country is now a democracy and all its worked together to crush all attempts by government’s role in protecting the “least agriculture has been crippled ever since. hopes and opportunities flow from that. laborers to organize themselves, to demand among us.” FDR redefined the terms “com- What is worse, Soviet terror with its vast decent wages and healthy working condi- Democracy, though, is a messy monwealth” and “public trust,” and network of informers imposed total con- tions. With the support of the federal courts process and change takes time. There’s America is a much stronger nation for it. trol over society, stifling every sign of and draconian economic doctrines, no better illustration of that than the his- In his commentary on Time magazine’s initiative and creativity. To survive, peo- America’s industrial elite showed little tol- tory of the United States. The American nominations for “Man of the Century,” Dr. ple became complacent, cautious and erance for the aspirations of ordinary work- Revolution began in 1776. Twenty years cynical. Those with power were arrogant ing people, immigrants, blacks, or women. Kuropas gives too short a shrift to other later, President George Washington – It was only following the collapse of the major figures who do not fit neatly into any and rude. That was reality in Soviet having once led America’s military stock market and during the Depression of convenient stereotypes as creatures of either Ukraine and that was the social-political against the British Empire – sent troops the 1930s that America was forced to come the right or left. structure the Ukrainian Revolution was against his own citizens to collect a tax to terms with the desperate plight of ordi- With more than a hint of contempt, Dr. supposed to depose. on whiskey. A few years later, in 1801 – nary citizens. Kuropas dismisses Mahatma Gandhi, Lech It was a strange revolution, though, a full generation after the Declaration of It is easy to underestimate the impor- Walesa, Martian Luther King Jr. and Nelson more symbolic, it seemed, than substan- Independence – the United States tance of social reforms that today we take Mandela as “bit players” on the century’s tive. No one lost his life; in fact, no one endured a constitutional crisis, similar in for granted. Now that we reap the benefits screen. He argues that their triumphs were even lost a job. The hammer and sickle a way to the one Ukraine just went of their struggle for equality and justice, it is achieved in relatively “safe vineyards” gov- came down and the Ukrainian trident was through in the Rada. That’s when vice- easy to caricature the labor movement that erned by the rule of law. This ignores the put in its place. Nothing else seemed to presidential candidate Aaron Burr took was a lifeline for many Ukrainian fact that Gandhi and King were both assas- change. The same managers who ran the advantage of a quirk in the Electoral Americans struggling to make a decent life sinated, that Mandela spent over 25 years in factories and collective farms for the College rules and received the same for their families in the harsh years prior to prison, and most of these in solitary con- Soviets ran them in the new Ukrainian number of votes for president as Thomas World War II. finement. We forget that apartheid in South state and showed no intention of giving Jefferson, even though Jefferson had We forget that at one time the basic Africa and in the United States gave a white up control. clearly been his party’s candidate. The concepts of Social Security and collective man the right to murder a black man with Unfortunately, these collective farms struggle was decided after 36 ballots and bargaining were reviled as socialist anath- almost complete impunity. and government-controlled industries are a week of political wrangling when ema. Had this narrow vision of capitalism For all its horrors, the 20th century also also the reason for Ukraine’s economic Alexander Hamilton – America’s first remained intact, it is doubtful that the helped inaugurate a new form of non-vio- malaise. Without terror to glue it all treasury secretary – tipped the balance in lent resistance by which the oppressor’s marvels of the latter half of the 20th cen- together, the whole Soviet system col- Jefferson’s favor. Aaron Burr is now brutality is exposed for what it is, where tury could have ever come to fruition. lapsed during Gorbachev’s “glasnost” remembered mostly for killing Alexander publicity and moral suasion and cognitive America would never have unleashed its era. And there’s been nothing to replace Hamilton in a duel. Jefferson, one of dissonance replace terror and guerrilla war- creative potential if workers had been it. People show initiative only to steal, America’s greatest presidents, became fare as a powerful weapon in the struggle “kept in their place.” By creating a more solicit bribes or emigrate to the West. the first to use a political party to exer- for freedom. Gandhi and King and the assertive, affluent workforce, by distribut- With Ukraine sunk in economic depres- cise control over the Congress. ing wealth through better wages and authors of the Universal Declaration of sion, every rational economist offers the Human Rights helped to create a conceptual It appears that President Leonid working conditions, America created new same advice: eliminate the collective Kuchma is trying to do the same thing in markets for goods that were once afford- framework that captured the imagination of farm system, privatize the economy, a whole generation of Ukrainian dissidents, his own country. In his re-election cam- able for only a privileged few. By energiz- develop an entrepreneurial class, open paign last year, Mr. Kuchma made it ing consumers, environmentalists and inspiring them to resist evil and to defy Ukraine to outside investment. insurmountable obstacles. One can dismiss clear he would work to adopt a reform minorities, America instilled an ethos of To Mr. Tkachenko this advice is pure package that would be acceptable to the the importance of their contribution by poison. Formerly minister of agriculture echoing Stalin’s cynical question “How IMF. He also promised to integrate Alexander B. Kuzma, an attorney, is in Soviet Ukraine, he believes in the col- Ukraine into Europe while maintaining many armored divisions does the Pope lective farm system and opposes private the director of development for the command?” Yet Pope John Paul II himself good ties with Moscow. Mr. Kuchma’s Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund in property. Agriculture, he knows, is the opponent blamed the IMF for Ukraine’s has turned this sarcasm on its head by basis of whatever wealth and power Short Hills, N.J. showing the limits of military might and the problems and promised to restore Ukraine has, and he was determined to virtually limitless potential of human Communism. Mr. Kuchma won comfort- control it. Money, jobs, Mercedes and integrity, defiance, faith and non-violent ably and began to implement his promis- The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes dachas are at stake. As long as the collec- witness to the truth. es. To do that, he needs a Rada majority letters to the editor and commen- tive farm system remains intact, Mr. Dr. Kuropas has every right to ques- he can work with and that’s what the taries on a variety of topics of con- Tkachenko and his constituency remain tion the impact of Gandhi’s and King’s struggle in January was all about. Former intact. As Rada chairman, he had the cern to the Ukrainian American teachings on human conduct. Certainly, president and now National Deputy power to block reform and he did. A and Ukrainian Canadian commu- war and oppression of the weak by the Leonid Kravchuk helped put together a nities. Opinions expressed by strong are still the dominant form of Communist to the end, his last act as center-right coalition to oust Mr. columnists, commentators and let- resolving conflict. At the same time, the chairman was to ignore a motion on his Tkachenko. Power shifted and feelings ter-writers are their own and do 20th century was the first century in own dismissal. Hence the stand-off that were hurt, but no blood was shed. not necessarily reflect the opinions which non-violent struggle and unarmed followed. President Kuchma, though, couldn’t of either The Weekly editorial dissent actually succeeded in toppling As events show, however, the 1991 resist the temptation to rub it in. “I would staff or its publisher, the empires and overthrowing brutal patterns revolution where nothing seemed to give 10 Communists now for a capitalist Ukrainian National Association. change, turned out to be a revolution (Continued on page 14) after all. Ukraine’s course has not been (Continued on page 17) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

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Alluding to the historical establishment columnist implies, that despite the many Parliament by adherents and sympathiz- of the OUN during its founding congress in efforts, pleadings and steps taken by Col. ers. The appropriate and suitable efforts of ODVU leader Vienna in 1929, and to the journeys of Col. Melnyk to preserve unity within the ranks the OUN headed by Mr. Plawiuk contin- Yevhen Konovalets to the United States and of the OUN that the split occurred. Dr. ues to provide the proper course of action responds to column Kuropas summarizes these facts as follows: to consolidation and unification of the Dear Editor: Canada with the aim of creating a “far- reaching network” of moral and material “in Poland, meanwhile, a younger more nationalist movement, signs of which The February 6 issue of The Ukrainian support for the actions of the OUN in vari- militant group of OUN established a second include the fact that the OUN was joined Weekly, published the second in a series of ous countries, Dr. Kuropas alleges that they OUN led by Stepan Bandera.” Dr. Kuropas by Yurii Shukhevych, the son of UPA provocations by the former chairman of the occurred in 1930, when in fact these trips does not provide or mention the actual Commander Taras Chuprynka, the groups Young Ukrainian Nationalists (MUN) and took place in 1929, four months after the names of this group that split off from of UVO named after Mr. Konovalets, and the former vice-chairman (1970-1972) of Vienna Congress of OUN. The aim of these OUN. At the time the group called itself other groups of the OUN in Ukraine as the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine trips was the creation and preparation of the OUN-SD (Samostini Derzhavnyky), again associate members of the OUN. (ODVU), Myron Kuropas, son of one of organizational structure of a nationalist later changed its name to OUN-R Several representatives of the younger the pioneering founders of ODVU, against movement in these countries. (Revolutionary). The name has now been generation have traveled to, or rather have the chairman of the provid (leadership) of The columnist further incorrectly relates changed again by Slava Stesko to KUN – returned, to Ukraine – for example the for- the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists the course of events that led to the OUN Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists. The mer members of MUN, including their for- (OUN) and former president of the split. He writes that after the assassination terms OUN-M and OUN-B were never mer leader Dr. Kuropas who ascribe defam- Ukrainian National Republic, Mykola of Col. Konovalets in 1938, his very close official, but were commonly used terms. atory or libelous remarks towards Mr. Plawiuk. associate, Col. Andrii Melnyk, became his Dr. Kuropas further incorrectly presents Plawiuk. By writing these types of defama- The membership of ODVU in the successor during a special congress in the facts regarding the successors to Col. tory commentaries and by attempting to United States and of the Ukrainian National , which the author alludes was held in Melnyk, who died in 1964. The successor diminish the authority and position of the Federation (UNO) in Canada are surprised 1939. Furthermore, ignoring certain events to Col. Melnyk was the tireless researcher chairman of PUN and the former president and astonished that the English-language in Poland, the columnist writes that a of the processes and changes taking place of the UNR-in-exile, who is working very organ of the Ukrainian National younger and more militant group within the in the USSR and Ukraine, Oleh Shtul diligently and under very difficult circum- Association, whose members include OUN, under the leadership of Stepan Zhdanovych, who died November 4, 1977, stances and environs for the rebirth and Ukrainians of various political ideologies Bandera, gathered in Krakow and founded and not 1978 as stated by Dr. Kuropas. Dr. renewal of our homeland, Dr. Kuropas has and thoughts, would include such a a second OUN. And, he writes, that a Kuropas completely omits the fact that earned condemnation. provocative article. struggle for control of the nationalist move- upon the death of Shtul Zhdanovych Denys We firmly believe and sincerely hope In his column titled “OUN from ment between the Melnykites and Kwitkowsky assumed the chairmanship of that the editorial board of The Ukrainian Konovalets to Plawiuk,” in addition to the Banderites then ensued. PUN until his death on March 15, 1979. It Weekly will find much better use for the indignant attack on Mr. Plawiuk, Dr. In fact, it was during this very time, was only then, upon the death of Mr. precious limited printed word in its newspa- Kuropas demonstrates a true lack of knowl- immediately after the assasination of Col. Kwitkowsky, that Mr. Plawiuk assumed the per than irresponsible defamatory attacks edge of the history of the OUN. Dr. Konovalets, that Col. Melnyk became position of chairman, which was again reaf- upon Ukrainian leaders, who continue to Kuropas equates the ideological program- chairman of the provid of the OUN, known firmed during 10th VZUN. work in difficult situations for the better- matic positions of the OUN with the ideas by the acronym PUN (Provid Ukrainskikh Let’s return to the events following ment and rebirth of the spiritual life and of Dmytro Dontsov and the “fashionable Nationalistiv). Roman Shukhevych, later to World War II and the arrival of the military nationalist revival in Ukraine. groups within OUN, which created the so- radical movements in Europe,” when, in become the legendary leader of UPA, deliv- Alexander Prociuk called networks and influences within UNO fact, the ideologues of the OUN were ered to Col. Melnyk a petition or request Philadelphia Yulian Vassian, Mykola Stsiborsky, Dmytro from PUN that he, Col. Melnyk, assume in Canada. It is precisely at this point that Andrievsky, Osip Boidunyk, et al., who the responsibilities of the PUN chairman, the attacks begin on Mr. Plawiuk, who, The letter writer is president of the equated the ideological political positions and then in August 1941 Col. Melnyk was having become the chairman of the provid Central Committee of the Organization for of the OUN with the ethos, or spiritual and elected and affirmed as chairman during the of OUN, began instituting his own order. the Rebirth of Ukraine (ODVU). historical foundations of the Ukrainian second Supreme Convention of Ukrainian Dr. Kuropas writes: “Venerable UNO lead- nation, and who never recognized or Nationalists (VZUN) in Rome, which was ers such as Wolodymyr Kossar and Paul avowed the principles of “He who is not attended by delegates from ODVU and Yuzyk (later senator) were eased out of the About the OUN-M with us is against us” or that “terror is the UNO. organization.” In truth, both of these vener- modus operandi.” It was not until 1940, not 1939 as the able and respected UNO activists had their own ideas and concepts regarding the new and the OUN-B “immigrants,” and they of their own accord Dear Editor: withdrew from any active participation in Dr. Myron Kuropas in the article “OUN UNO. Mr. Kossar was replaced by Vasyl from Konovalets to Plawiuk” (February 6) Hultaj, not by Mr. Plawiuk, a fact misrepre- discusses some of the history of the sented by Dr. Kuropas. Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists With the rise of the Ukrainian republic (OUN) and effects of this organization on and free government, the chairman of PUN the Organization for the Rebirth of and former president of the UNR-in-exile Ukraine (ODVU) in the United States of pursued the requisite resolutions. The last America and the Ukrainian National VZUN taking place in the diaspora decided Federation (UNO) in Canada. At this time, to relocate the headquarters of PUN to Kyiv, and the last session of the governing when Banderites (OUN-B), Melnykites body of UNR decided to transfer the pow- (OUN-M), and some other factions of the ers of UNR-in-exile to the government of OUN claim to have a democratic nature, Ukraine in Kyiv. From then on, and under Dr. Kuropas’ description of the OUN as an new accords, began the most demanding integral nationalistic and authoritarian and responsible efforts of the PUN chair- organization deserves praise and recogni- man. tion by Ukrainian democrats. Having transferred the power of the His description of this Galician organiza- UNR-in-exile during a special session of tion that terrorized Poles and Ukrainians the Ukrainian Parliament in Kyiv, the lead- who did not agree with their dogmas and ership of the OUN began the task of aims is similar to that given by outstanding expanding the work and activities of the historian Ivan Lysiak-Rudnytsky in the organization in Ukraine; establishing Encyclopedia of Ukraine (Vol. 3, pages branches of the OUN in every oblast; initi- 552-555). In his discussion of integral ating the preparation and printing of The nationalism Dr. Lysiak-Rudnytsky states Ukrainian Word, the press organ of the that “Ukrainian integral nationalism resem- OUN; creating and establishing a women’s bled a totalitarian movement. The all- organization named after Olena Teliha; encompassing character of the movement founding youth organizations like was reflected in the complete and unquali- Smoloskyp and student organizations like fied submission of its followers to national- Zarevo. These great efforts and hard work ist ideology and organizational discipline ... have resulted in making the OUN a viable Nationalists also sought to extend their factor and important participant in the influence over the Ukrainian institutions rebirth and re-establishment of spiritual and and organizations outside the USSR – in nationalist life in Ukraine. effect, to bring all community activity Highlighting the aspirations of KUN in under the control of their movement. They Ukraine and of Mrs. Stetsko in the were ill disposed to other political parties, Parliament together with their known camps and centers, and their occasional co- goals, Dr. Kuropas sarcastically empha- operation or agreements with them were sizes that Mr. Plawiuk “remains a penum- commonly tactical in nature.” bra.” However, Dr. Kuropas need not be Since it is in the nature of the OUN concerned because the positions of the OUN are represented at the forum of the (Continued on page 9) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 9

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pable of cooperating and compromising for The printed word is not out of style, nor About the OUN-M... the common good of the Ukrainian com- Thanks to Weekly will it be in the near future. You are the (Continued from page 8) munity. Contrary to these shameful activi- glue that holds together the Ukrainian com- movement to take over or to control, by ties of extreme nationalists, OUN-M by for its fine work munity in America. The community is various manipulations, other Ukrainian working with other parties of the diaspora, Dear Editor: spread over such vast distances that the organizations, Dr. Kuropas should not be demonstrated that it abandoned the previ- Churches and fraternal organizations could Thomson newspapers, a chain of 50 not bind it together. It takes The Weekly surprised that more aggressive nationalists ous tenets of nationalistic exclusivity and U.S. newspapers and five Canadian dailies and the Svoboda to do of OUN-M took control of less aggressive could be a helpful force in the building of was recently put up for sale. The company that. Many of us will not turn to the elec- nationalists of the ODVU and UNO organi- the Ukrainian state and our life in the feels the newspapers are no longer prof- tronic media. Please keep up the good zations. Therefore, blaming Mykola American diaspora. No, I cannot respect the achievements of itable, the emphasis will be put on the elec- work continue to keep us focused on Plawiuk for taking over control of the UNO OUN-B, because they were obtained by ter- tronic media. Ukraine, and moving forward with that in Canada and making organizational and rorism or devious means. I am also happy The Hearst corporation’s flagship, the feeling of unity and that we are one com- personnel changes in this organization to learn from Dr. Kuropas’ article that there 112-year-old San Francisco Examiner is munity. seems to be unjustified. The well-known are young Canadians that want to rejuve- likely to close. On the block since August, Thanks again to all of you at The leaders of the UNO such as Wolodymyr nate the UNO and revitalize the principles no one has an interest in buying it. Weekly for the fine job you have done for Kossar, Paul Yuzyk, M. Pohoredsky, W. on which this organization was built by These days, when stories like the above so many years. Topolnycky and others did not publicly their fathers. I wish them good luck. appear in the news it is quite common to object to the undesired changes in UNO Walter Wess blame the electronic media for the demise and continued to be loyal and supporting Ivan Kochan, Ph.D. Manahawkin, N.J. of newspapers. I believe quite the contrary: members of this organization. Actually, as I Grass Valley, Calif. it is poor journalism and the editorializing have observed, UNO leaders were happy, in of the news in the print media that is fuel- fact, to get “new blood” into their organiza- ing the growth of the electronic media. In tion with nationalistically minded immi- More on French the electronic media, especially on the grants from Europe. I think that the reason FDR bashing Internet, people can scan many sources for domination of UNO by newly-arrived philatelic society quickly, hoping to find the truth. Once the Dear Editor: members of the OUN should be attributed and the truth Dear Editor: “large press” became more interested in to the passivity and unjustified expectations In his January 2 profile of the Ukrainian social commentary than in performing the of the UNO leaders who dreamed about a I would like to reply to Leo Iwaskiw’s Philatelic and Numismatic Society and its nearly sacred tasks of the fourth estate, unified organization of Ukrainian national- letter, “FDR Gave Stalin Half of Europe” various chapters, Ingert Kuzych makes ref- they doomed themselves. ists. (February 20). My comment is that repeat- erence to a new UPNS chapter in Paris. Thankfully, you folks at The Weekly I can understand Dr. Kuropas’ disap- ing the same thing many times does not We wish to inform your readers that the have continued to produce an excellent pointment about the failures of OUN-M to make it true. newly organized French society for the newspaper. Your newsbriefs are excellent, live up to his expectations but I cannot As if to prove his contention, Mr. study and research of Ukrainian postal his- factual and to the point. Roman agree with his assessment of the compara- Iwaskiw points to a plethora of evidence tory, the Société Franco-Ukrainienne de Woronowycz’s reports from Kyiv are also tive achievements of OUN-M and OUN-B. about Soviet agents in Franklin Roosevelt’s Philatelie (SFUP) is not a chapter of the excellent and I find them in good agree- In particular, Dr. Kuropas lists and praises administration. But no connection was UPNS nor its affiliate. The SFUP (formerly ment with other sources I follow. Those of the achievements of the OUN-B and espe- shown between these agents and the subject known as Cercle Philatélique St. you who work at The Ukrainian Weekly in cially one of its leaders Slava Stetsko, but matter – the supposed “give-away” of Wladimir) is, however, affiliated with the the United States are also doing a great job. criticizes OUN-M for inactivity and weak- Europe. French Association Philatélique. My special appreciation also goes to ness. He writes “While the OUN-M is bare- Also, you will not find any such show- More information on the SFUP may be Myron Kuropas. He has the courage to ly breathing in North America, the OUN-B ing in the old and in “the recently pub- obtained by writing to me at: 2339 Thomas tackle very difficult issues. Dr. Kuropas, I has captured the leadership of the Ukrainian lished” sources. None of the rehash is St., Chicago, IL 60622, or to André know you take a lot of guff over some of Congress Committee of America and the actionable upon careful scrutiny. Bisotto, SFUP, 6 rue de Palestine, 75019 your columns, but please keep up the good Ukrainian World Congress. Like them or However, it is indisputable that at no Paris, France. (When writing to the address work. We need the information you pos- not, the OUN-B leadership has earned our time during World War II did the Allies in France, letters should be written in either sess to help us make decisions. You may be respect.” have physical control of Eastern Europe. French or Ukrainian.) called names, but your facts are irrefutable. It is difficult to understand how a knowl- Franklin D. Roosevelt could not possibly I have been reading The Ukrainian Robert O. Pauk edgeable politician and historical writer of give away something that he did not have, Weekly cover to cover now for six years – Chicago the stature of Dr. Kuropas could call on the much less in the face of de facto Soviet every week except those happy weeks The writer is the U.S. liaison for the Ukrainian community to respect OUN-B, power to seize it. when I am in Ukraine. SFUP. an extremely nationalistic organization that As for agents and spies, there was a har- since its split from OUN-M has caused the vest of them on all sides. For instance, continuous chaos in Ukrainian political life. Soviet agents were placed at the heart of the It did not participate in the organized struc- German Supreme Command tures of the Ukrainian community unless (Oberkommando der ) as well cooperation promoted the aims of OUN-B. as at the Army High Command OUN-B, for example, did not participate (Oberkommando der Heere). Less is known in the formation of the Ukrainian Insurgent about American spies. Easter Greetings Army (UPA) but took it over by force after In other writings, armchair strategists Taras Borovets and OUN-M formed the theorized that FDR could have cut a deal first UPA units in the spring of 1942 with Germany to pre-empt a Soviet Continue Your Tradition... advance. But FDR, of course, was quite (Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 5, page Use the UNA publications to send Easter greet- 392). OUN-B persistently tried to destroy aware of Stalin’s own prowess at double- the Ukrainian National Council, a parlia- dealing, and would not put at risk the ings to family and friends. Please note, to accom- Anglo-American forces in France and Italy mentary organization of all Ukrainian par- modate all of our advertisers and the many holi- ties and organizations that united in support by inadvertently bringing on a re-run of the of the renewal of a democratic Ukrainian 1939 Soviet-German pact. FDR’s lack of day obligations and deadlines, we must strictly state and support for the government-in- enthusiasm for wading onto slippery turf observe the following dates... exile of the Ukrainian National Republic has been cited by some as equivalent to a sellout of Eastern Europe. Others loved it as (UNR). This government existed from PUBLICATION DATES & DEADLINES 1948 to 1992 after which Mr. Plawiuk, the a figure of speech for demagoguery. Holy T last president of UNR, transferred the man- Despite the life-threatening heart disease rinity Ukrainian Catholic Church at Soyuzivka • Ker date and insignia of the once-independent from which he suffered in the last year of Holiday Issue Advertising Ukrainian state to President Leonid his life, FDR was not the enfeebled dream- Kravchuk of the newly elected government er pictured by his detractors. He had the Publication Date Deadline Date of a democratic Ukraine. I can only praise right sense to press for the unconditional and approve of the constructive role Mr. surrender of Nazi Germany. Any American Plawiuk and OUN-M played in the forma- president, Democrat or Republican, almost certainly would have made the same deci- tion and activity of the Ukrainian National The Weekly April 16, 23 April 7 sion. Council. honkson, NY - 1983 • by V The root cause of FDR bashing by right- Rates: $7.50 per column/inch About 30 years ago OUN-B deceitfully wing crusaders has little to do with his for- took over the control of Ukrainian 1/8 page – $50; 1/4 page – $100; 1/2 page – $200; full page – $400 eign policy. It is seeded entirely in the Congress Committee of America and by myopia toward his New Deal legacy. This this action they split Ukrainian organiza- italiy Lytvyn, T All advertising correspondence, reservations and payments should be directed ire has also been the prime stimulant used tions in the United States into democratic to Mrs. Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager, tel. 973-292-9800, ext. 3040, to muddy the waters and exploit the senti- and OUN-B controlled groups. Continuous or or Walter Honcharyk, administrator, tel. 973-292-9800, ext. 3041. ments and the vote of folks of East onto, ON, Canada negotiation between representatives of Kindly make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly. European background. these groups did not lead to the agreement Please send payment to: and formation of one representative body in Boris Danik The Ukrainian Weekly, P.O. Box 280, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 the United States because OUN-B is inca- North Caldwell, N.J. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

Kyiv on March 2 and signed a bilateral Newsbriefs cooperation agreement for 2000. Gen. (Continued from page 2) Kuzmuk noted that the two countries are Ukraine’s record on reforming the armed facing the same problems in the military forces, but he added that the tone of the sector, in particular, in modernizing their discussions was positive, according to armed forces, recycling obsolete weaponry, Reuters. The two sides also discussed the and improving military training. Mr. use of the Yavoriv military range (Lviv Chumakou told journalists that Miensk does Oblast) to train international peacekeep- not plan to have any Russian troops sta- ing forces. Mr. Robertson said Ukraine tioned in Belarus during peacetime. He also can expect payment for making Yavoriv noted that Belarus cooperates with NATO available to NATO troops. (RFE/RL under the Partnership for Peace program but Newsline) not on the scale “it would like to,” accord- ing to Interfax. (RFE/RL Newsline) OSCE: no mandate in war crimes case Rada ratifies accord on NATO troops RIGA – Following Russian demands for the Organization for Security and KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on March Cooperation in Europe to become involved 2 voted 228-10 to ratify an agreement that in the case of Vasili Kononov, convicted defines the status of NATO troops and ser- war criminal, the organization’s mission in vicemen from countries participating in the Latvia said it has no such mandate, the BNS Partnership for Peace program in Ukraine. news agency reported on March 1. The NATO Secretary-General George Russian government reacted angrily to the Robertson said the agreement will help pro- conviction of the former Soviet partisan, mote the increased use of Ukraine’s Yavoriv which it said was “unfair.” Mr. Kononov training range for PFP maneuvers. The thanked Russia’s acting President Vladimir Parliament also ratified the Open Skies Putin for his assistance in his case. Russia Treaty, which allows its signatories to moni- also voiced anger at the beginning of the tor flights over one another’s territory. trial of Yevgeni Savenko, who is charged (RFE/RL Newsline) with genocide and who publicly apologized to Janis Rungis, a victim of KGB oppres- Moscow slams U.S. human rights report sion, “on behalf of all Russian people,” the MOSCOW – Moscow has rejected the LETA press service added. (RFE/RL Newsline) U.S. State Department’s annual report on human rights as “unacceptable.” The Kyiv, Miensk agree on military cooperation report criticized what it called the indis- criminate use of force in Chechnya, result- KYIV – Ukraine’s Defense Minister ing in the killing of civilians. In a state- Oleksander Kuzmuk and his Belarusian counterpart, Alyaksandr Chumakou, met in (Continued on page 11)

UNA Branch 76 THEATER-STUDIO “ARABESQUES” SUNDAY Kharkiv, Ukraine March 19, 2000 Newark, N.J. THEATRICAL TOUR OF THE USA there will be a general annual meeting March 17 through April 14, 2000 of Branch 76, St. John the Baptist Society, at 1 p.m. in the church basement of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, A joint goodwill project of the Sandford Ave. and Ivy St. Ukrainian National Association All members are asked to attend. and Andre Worobec, Secretary Ukrainian Community Committees of the Cities on Tour

NEW YORK CITY CHICAGO Saturday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1 Eneyida and Favorite Poems Favorite Poems êÖ∏ëíêÄñßü çÄ 136 Second Avenue Sunday, April 2 Eneyida Sunday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m. Details TBA èéóÄíäéÇàâ Eneyida Ukrainian Institute of America PITTSBURGH çéÇÄñúäàâ íÄÅßê 2 East 79th Street TBA HARTFORD WASHINGTON, D.C. ëÂ̸ÈÓðÒ¸ÍËÈ äÛð¥Ì¸ ◊ëÔ‡ðÚ‡ÌÍË“ ÔðÓ„ÓÎÓ¯Ûπ ðÂπÒÚð‡ˆ¥˛ Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6 ̇ ÔÓ˜‡ÚÍÓ‚ËÈ ÌÓ‚‡ˆ¸ÍËÈ Ú‡·¥ð ◊èêàêéÑçÄ áÄÅÄÇÄ“ Eneyida and Favorite Poems Favorite Poems ‰Îfl ÌÓ‚‡Í¥‚/ÌÓ‚‡˜ÓÍ, ‚¥ÍÛ 6-7 Î¥Ú, flÍ¥ ðÓÁÛÏ¥˛Ú¸ ¥ „Ó‚ÓðflÚ¸ ÔÓ-ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍË Ukrainian National Home Embassy of Ukraine 961 Wethersfield Avenue 퇷¥ð ‚¥‰·Û‰ÂÚ¸Òfl ‰‚Óχ ÚÛð‡ÏË Ì‡ ÓÒÂÎ¥ ◊ÇéÇóÄ íêéèÄ“, ßÒÚ óÂÚ„ÂÏ, ç˛ âÓðÍ Friday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. NEW HAVEN Eneyida (èðÓÒËÏÓ Á‡Á̇˜ËÚË ÚÛðÛ) Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. Church Hall, St. Anrew’s UOC Eneyida 15100 New Hampshire Ave ‚¥‰16 ‰Ó 22 ÎËÔÌfl 2000 ð. ‡·Ó ‚¥‰ 23 ‰Ó 29 ÎËÔÌfl 2000 ð. Church Hall, St. Michael’s UCC Silver Spring 563 George Street 퇷¥ð π Ó·ÏÂÊÂÌËÈ ‰Ó 16 Ú‡·ÓðÓ‚ËÍ¥‚, ÚÓÏÛ ÔðËÈχπÏÓ BALTIMORE TBA Û˜‡ÒÌËÍ¥‚ ‚ ÔÓðfl‰ÍÛ Ó‰ÂðʇÌÌfl Á„ÓÎÓ¯Â̸. ROCHESTER Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. PHILADELPHIA èðÓÒËÏÓ ‚ËÔÓ‚ÌËÚË ÔÓ‰‡ÌÛ ÌËʘ ÙÓðÏÛ ¥ ÔðËÒ·ÚË ‚ð‡Á ¥Á ˜ÂÍÓÏ Ì‡ Eneyida Sunday, April 9 100 ‰ÓÎ., ‚ËÔËÒ‡ÌËÏ Ì‡ ◊Plast Spartanky“ ̇ ‡‰ðÂÒÛ: Church Hall, St. Mary’s UOC 3176 St. Paul’s Blvd. 1:30 p.m. Favorite Poems Natalie Salek, 10 Ledgerock Ct., Morris Plains, NJ 07950 3:00 p.m. Eneyida BUFFALO Ukrainian Cultural Center 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown ßÏ’fl Û˜‡ÒÌË͇______TBA ÑÂ̸ ̇ðÓ‰ÊÂÌÌfl ______CLEVELAND SO. BOUND BROOK Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. è·ÒÚÓ‚‡ ÒÚ‡Ìˈfl ______Eneyida Eneyida Ukrainian Cultural Center, ĉðÂÒ‡ ______Church Hall, St. Mary’s Center 6812 Broadview Rd., Parma 900 Davidson Ave. ______So. Bound Brook Tuesday, March 28 íÂÎÂÙÓÌ ______Favorite Poems NEWARK TBA TBA ßÏ’fl ·‡Ú¸Í¥‚ ______DETROIT èðÓÒËÏÓ Á‡Á̇˜ËÚË ˜Ë ·Û‰Â ‰ðÛ„‡ ‰ËÚË̇ Thursday, March 30 ̇ Á‚˘‡ÈÌÓÏÛ Ú‡·Óð¥ ______Ú‡Í Eneyida TBA No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 11

Minister Igor Ivanov said that statement had been taken out of context and did not repre- With deep sorrow we announce the passing Newsbriefs sent a change of policy, Interfax reported. (Continued from page 10) of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister ment issued on March 1, Russia’s Foreign Mr. Ivanov told NTV on March 6 that Mr. Affairs Ministry said that the report was Putin had given a “hypothetical answer to a based on “unverified, biased information” hypothetical question.” The acting presi- about Russia’s campaign in Chechnya and dent’s main point was that “Russia wants to shows Washington’s “prejudiced stance” play a role in Western European institu- toward human rights in Russia. (RFE/RL tions,” Mr. Ivanov stressed. (RFE/RL Newsline) Newsline) Russian membership not on NATO agenda British report atrocities against Chechens BRUSSELS – As the United States LONDON – The Observer on March 5 Lidia Juzyczynska Handzy and Britain welcomed acting President cited eyewitness reports of an attack by on January 18, 2000 Vladimir Putin’s NATO remark as signal- Russian forces on February 4 against civil- Funeral services were held on January 21, 2000, ing Russia’s willingness to improve rela- ians in the village of Katyr-Yurt, 20 kilome- tions with the Atlantic alliance, NATO at St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, N.J., ters northeast of Grozny, Reuters reported. Secretary-General George Robertson followed by interment at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, N.J. Russian planes reportedly began bombing commented on March 6 that the prospect the village that morning, and buses flying of Russia’s joining the alliance is not on Remaining in deep sorrow: white flags were later sent to evacuate the the agenda for now, Reuters reported. villages. Those buses were then targeted by Building on the alliance’s existing ties son – Jarema with wife Alexandra ground-to-air missiles. In all, some 363 peo- with Moscow is already a “challenging ple were killed in the attack. (RFE/RL grandson – Damian with wife Renata task,” Mr. Robertson said. At the same grandson – Nestor Newsline) time, he noted that the alliance recog- great-grandson – Matthew Ukraine, Poland discuss cooperation nizes the need to continue its partnership with Moscow, and he lauded the “posi- sister – Olha Smal KYIV – Polish Foreign Affairs Minister tive spirit” that Mr. Putin displayed in the sister – Tatiana Pastushenko Bronislaw Geremek met with Ukraine’s BBC interview. (RFE/RL Newsline) Foreign Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk families in the U.S., Canada and Ukraine and Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko in Pliusch wants to limit participation in CIS – Dutkewych, Kaminsky, Pastushenko Kyiv on March 2 to discuss boosting bilat- KYIV – Parliament Chairman Ivan eral trade and plans to build an oil pipeline Pliusch said on March 6 that Ukraine’s from Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa to Verkhovna Rada should cease participat- Gdansk in Poland. Mr. Geremek said ing in sessions of the CIS Inter- Poland is interested in the pipeline and will Parliamentary Assembly, Interfax report- DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS start talks on the issue. He noted that Poland ed. 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(RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report) Ukraine Report) Putin does not exclude NATO membership Ukraine’s industrial production grows MOSCOW – In an interview broadcast KYIV – The State Committee on on March 5, Russia’s acting President Statistics on March 6 reported that the Vladimir Putin told BBC Television that country’s industrial output grew by 14.7 UKRAINIANUKRAINIAN TVTV he does not rule out Moscow’s joining percent last month, compared with NATO but stressed it will do so only February 1999. Industrial growth was up NETWORKNETWORK “when Russia’s views are taken into 10.2 percent in the first two months of account as those of an equal partner.” 2000, compared with the same period last Saying he cannot imagine Russia being year. The committee commented that Watch KONTAKT on the WEB: www.infoukes.com isolated from Europe, Mr. Putin companies increased production to take remarked that “it is hard for me to visual- advantage of cheaper production costs, KYIV, LVIV, Philadelphia, Chicago, Sacramento ize NATO as an enemy.” “When we talk compared to those of foreign competi- about our opposition to NATO’s expan- tors, after the hryvnia lost value owing to Toronto, Montreal, Alberta, Manitoba sion..., we have never declared any the 1998 regional crisis. (RFE/RL region of the world a zone of our special Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report) interest,” he said, adding that attempts to exclude Russia from the enlargement Russia’s Black Sea Fleet heavily indebted process have triggered such opposition in SEVASTOPOL – Sevastopol Mayor Moscow. With regard to Chechnya, Mr. Leonid Zhunko on March 6 said Russia’s Putin said Russia is acting against Black Sea Fleet has run up huge electrici- “extremists” who have turned the ty debts to the city and impaired the province into a “mini-Afghanistan.” city’s ability to provide normal electricity Russia’s actions, he maintained, are and gas supplies to residents, Interfax aimed solely at “minimizing civilian reported. According to Mr. Zhunko, the casualties.” The BBC interview was fleet currently owes the city 40 million recorded on February 29, the same day as hrv ($7.2 million U.S.), while the city’s federal forces in Chechnya took Shatoi. annual budget totals 100 million hrv. Mr. (RFE/RL Newsline) Zhunko said Sevastopol has become Ivanov: Putin’s remark was hypothetical “hostage to the fleet’s untimely pay- ments,” but he added that the city admin- MOSCOW – Commenting on acting istration continues to maintain “working, President Vladimir Putin’s remark that he non- politicized relations” with the fleet. does not rule out Russia’s joining NATO on (RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine “equal terms,” Russian Foreign Affairs Report) send us your community announcements and videos! 2118A Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ont. M6S 1M8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY tel: 1 800 KONTAKT - fax: 416 762-4880 Visit our archive on the Internet at: e-mail: [email protected] http://www.ukrweekly.com/ 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

Unique concert celebrates lady of music Hallowed ground bestows a unique aura Karanowycz’s attitude to life, perhaps best to an occasion by elevating the event to a expressed as a harmonious undertaking, as higher plane. The music is enveloped in a “Teta Darka’s classes in composition of special setting with a spiritual ambiance life.” not felt even in leading concert halls. Soprano Alexandra (Lesia) Hrabova, In the time-honored music tradition of who was like a daughter to Prof. European and American cathedrals, St. Karanowycz, performed opposite Oleh John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chmyr, baritone, and Roman Tsymbala, Newark, N.J., became on Sunday, February tenor, as well as with Olia Stashyshyn on 13, a special concert hall for a memorial bandura. The visiting pianists were Laryssa program honoring the late, prominent and Krupa and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, who beloved pianist-educator Daria Hordynska also accompanied in the vocal selections. Karanowycz. The final and uplifting “Vladyko Neba i The excellent selection of religious and Zemli” from Hulak-Artemovsky’s opera is secular music was memorable as per- a prayer for Ukraine; here it also became a formed by singers and pianists belonging to devotional ensemble in memory of a grand the finest in the metropolitan area. A feel- lady of music. ing of poignancy was conveyed through All performers truly rose to the occa- the native sound of Ukrainian music, fond- ly recalling “Pani Darka’s” own large sion. Attending were over 600 listeners, repertoire of composers whom the per- many of whom stayed on for an intimate formers knew musically and personally. gathering over wine, cheese and sweets. Prof. Karanowycz’s own performances The Rev. Bohdan Lukie, pastor of St. and recordings of these Ukrainian com- John’s, is to be credited with preparing this posers were gifts to us from a generous feast for soul and body. Father Lukie has soul. Even her Steinway grand piano sound and practical ideas for a series of became a centerpiece that special Sunday concerts intended to bring more culture to at St. John’s – Prof. Karanowycz’s last the parish and community that would fea- present to her parish. ture performing artists from the metropoli- In that spacious, lively acoustical tan area. Such concerts, in turn, would church, designed by the late architect Julian build an audience by bringing more parish- Jastremsky, Diana Yurchuk spoke for the ioners closer to the church and to one Dorian Yurchuk family of the late musician, recalling Prof. another. Baritone Oleh Chmyr, soprano Alexandra Hrabova and tenor Roman Tsymbala. Lectures to conclude milestone exhibit of Krychevsky’s legacy

by Marta Baczynsky accomplishments in the area of scholarly Public Relations Committee of Young and worked as an art director and con- research and education. The paintings on Professionals, and is scheduled for sultant to the Ukrainian film industry. For NEW YORK – One of the most exhibition were bequeathed to the muse- Friday, March 24, at 6:30-8:30 p.m. over a quarter of century he was one of important, aesthetically rewarding and um’s fine arts collection by Vadym and Situated in the museum, in a social and Ukraine’s most esteemed educators, one interesting exhibitions at The Ukrainian Olha Pavlovsky. casual atmosphere, the organizers aim to of the organizers of the Ukrainian State Museum will be closing on March 26. In bringing to a close the museum’s bring together young people – students Academy of Arts in 1917, its first presi- The exhibition, “The Cultural Legacy of tribute to Krychevsky, honoring him as and young professionals – to acquaint dent and a teacher on its staff. Vasyl Hryhorovych Krychevsky” is a one of Ukraine’s outstanding public fig- them with the museum, and to encourage Without doubt Krychevsky’s greatest striking testament to the artist’s superb ures of the 20th century, two events have them toward greater participation in its achievement in the field of architecture was talent as a painter. In addition, the view- been planned, to be held at the institution activities. his design of the Poltava Zemstvo ers are presented with an opportunity to on the weekend of March 24. An overview of the exhibition with a Building. The winning entry in the 1903 learn about his other achievements in the The first titled “An Evening to gallery talk is also scheduled on the architectural competition, it gave impetus creative field, particularly as an architect Celebrate Vasyl H. Krychevsky,” is being evening’s agenda. The talk, in the to the revival of the traditions of Ukrainian and graphic artist and to appreciate his organized by The Ukrainian Museum’s English language, will be offered by folk architecture to modern stone structures Myroslava M. Mudrak, Ph.D., an associ- and set a trend in that direction among ate professor in the department of history young architects in Ukraine. of art at Ohio State University. In her The museum is very pleased to pres- short presentation Dr. Mudrak will ent Prof. Mudrak as a speaker in the explore the prevailing artistic impulses above mentioned events, since she has influencing Krychevsky, particularly the devoted her scholarly interest to the effect of impressionist and luminist ten- study of art in East Central Europe, dencies on the development of his paint- Ukraine and Russia. Although her areas ing style. of expertise also include the history of On Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m., the Ukrainian art from Byzantium to the museum will present a lecture, illustrated present, modern art between the two with slides, featuring Dr. Mudrak, who world wars, and Socialist Realism and will discuss “Krychevsky and the art under totalitarianism, she concen- Ukrainian Modern Style.” Against the trates mostly on the modernist period background of the exhibition, she will of the early 20th century. Dr. Mudrak explore the multi-faceted creative genius defended her doctoral thesis at the of Krychevsky. Dr. Mudrak will examine University of Texas at Austin and her his role as the principal propagator of a seminal work, “New Generation and modernist visual culture in Ukraine in Aritstic Modernism in Ukraine” (1986) the early 20th century, focusing on the was awarded the Kovaliw Prize for master as the originator of a native mod- Ukrainian Studies. She lectures exten- ern expression in architecture, as well as sively and has published numerous arti- the key instigator of a native arts and cles in prestigious art journals. crafts movement that earned him the title For further information, please con- of “Father of the Ukrainian Modern tact: The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Style.” Second Ave., New York, NY; telephone, Krychevsky was “a man who wore (212) 228-0110; fax, (212) 228-1947; e- View of upper facade of the Poltava Zemstvo Building. Design by Vasyl H. many hats.” He produced set and cos- mail, [email protected]; website, Krychevsky. tume designs for the Ukrainian theater www.brama.com/ukrainian_museum. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 13

Violinist Soroka, composer Skoryk Arabesky drama troupe from Kharkiv score in Washington area concert arrives for its second tour of U.S. by Yaro Bihun the reviewer added that the contemporary Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Ukrainian composer should be better NEW YORK – Back for its second moving forward in his quest for – well, known in this country. U.S. tour, the Kharkiv-based Arabesky we will leave that for those who come WASHINGTON – A recital by award- “He is an original, a composer with a Theater Studio is bringing its repertoire and see the play. winning Ukrainian violinist Solomia distinct identity, a mastery of many of classical Ukrainian theater to And the English-speaking readers Soroka and the featured works by com- idioms – jazzy, folk-style and moderately Ukrainian centers this March and April. should be aware that this play is not poser Myroslav Skoryk received high avant-garde – that he uses to shape works Established in 1993 by 18-year-old highly language dependent. marks from the capital area’s senior embodying piquant contrasts, convincing Svitlana Oleshko of Kharkiv State Interspersed with 18 adapted Ukrainian music critic Joseph McLellan. climaxes and sometimes impish wit,” Mr. University and several drama students, folk songs and blessed with excellent Writing in the February 26 McLellan wrote. this troupe promotes the Ukrainian lan- choreography and dynamism on the Washington Post, the critic also praised He called Mr. Skoryk’s Sonata No. 2 guage through theater in parts of the part of the cast, “Eneyida” is a pleasure the two pianists who accompanied Ms. for Violin and Piano, his Burlesque in C Old Country long subject to ruthless for all who appreciate theater – and in Soroka during the February 23 recital at for Solo Piano and Spanish Dance for Russification. particular those who are curious to see the Chevy Chase Women’s Club – Violin and Piano the highlights of the pro- Those who remember their spring just what Ukraine’s next generation of Myroslava Kysylevych and Oksana gram. While focusing on Ukrainian com- 1996 tour will hearken back to actors and playwrights has to offer as Lassowsky. posers (“a sadly neglected group in this Arabesky’s original interpretation of we slip into the third millennium. modern Ukrainian playwright Mykola Arabesky also has something for Admitting that, as far as he could country”), he said, the program also recall, he “never heard a note composed Khvylovyi and 1920s Ukrainian revival younger kids. by Myroslav Skoryk” until this recital, (Continued on page 17) drama. This time, however, the troupe Ms. Oleshko and her troupe have is returning to America with a new and prepared a special presentation for chil- original program. It is reaching back dren (and not only children). Titled further in time to spotlight the dean of “Favorite Poems,” this is a collection of classical Ukrainian literature and father staged poetry. of modern literary Ukrainian, Ivan The performance has a little bit of Kotliarevsky. everything: music, poetry, dance and Kotliarevsky’s “Eneyida,” a take-off song. on Vergil’s “,” turned Greco- And children are portrayed as they Roman tragedy into travesty. Arabesky are: graceful and complete. One sees take this process a half-step further on children as they awaken, take offense, the road to farce. An award-winning cleverly plot and plan, eat and fall playwright Ms. Oleshko, has cast the asleep. lead character, “Brave Young Eney,” These 20 children’s poems by traditionally portrayed as a large and Ukrainian and other authors of various boisterous Kozak, in a highly uncon- periods comprise a day in the protago- ventional way – with tiny but towering nists’ lives. Natalia Tsymbal playing the hero’s The tour of this Kharkiv drama role. ensemble is sponsored by the Ukrainian With a lady in the lead male role, National Association in cooperation Ms. Oleshko then cast gentlemen – with Ukrainian community committees Ruslan Nykonenko, Vadym Korobka in the cities where Arabesky will per- Yaro Bihun and Armen Kaloyan – in ladies’ roles. form. The tour, which begins March 18 This fits in with the director’s. strategy in New York, extends through April 14. Violinist Solomia Soroka (second from left) greeted by TWG Cultural Fund of literally turning everyone and every- Among the cities on the itinerary are: Director Laryssa Chopivsky (left) and former ambassador to Ukraine, William thing on their head. Hartford and New Haven, Conn., Green Miller, and his wife, Suzanne Miller, following her concert in Washington. Props are few and far between as the Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y., courageous crew of four tell the story Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, of Eney and his (mis)adventures, as he Pittsburgh, Washington, Philadelphia, Khoma and Vynnytsky battles malevolent monarchs and slays and South Bound Brook and Newark, enemies left and right, all the while N.J. invited to perform in Japanese program

NEW YORK – Cellist Natalia Khoma and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky will per- form before an invited audience at Steinway Hall in a concert to be broadcast next year in Japan as part of Japan’s “Classical Hour” television program. The concert program will feature the works of Schumann, Brahms, Cassadó and Granados. The duo, natives of Lviv who both stud- ied at the Moscow Conservatory, are Natalia Khoma among the 12 artists who will be featured in the televised concert series. Ms. Khoma has distinguished herself as a recitalist and soloist with leading ensembles and orchestras around the world since win- ning top prizes at the Budapest Pablo Casals Competition, the Markneukirchen and the Tchaikovsky international competitions, as well as the Belgrade International Cello Competition. A laureate of the Margueritte Long- Jacques Thibaud Piano Competition in Paris and the Distinguished Artists Award in New York, Mr. Vynnytsky has played recitals and with orchestras in Europe and the United States. He has earned a reputation as a brilliant chamber music performer and is known for his collaboration with many distinguished artists. The concert is produced by Julia Kedersha Artists Management with ika D’Alessio Media; it will be filmed by NHK Members of the Arabesky drama troupe in a scene from “Eneyida.” Volodymyr Vynnytsky Satellite TV. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

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dents said they believed the hypothetical Yuschenko says... company did not pay bribes. Notably, (Continued from page 3) some 80 percent of the firms that does so to avoid the large payments for responded to the question on what would be the optimum amount of tax to pay said social security and state medical benefits. they could not survive without “informal The survey determined, using a hypo- relations with public officials.” thetical business so as not to force busi- “Tax authorities were named three and nessmen to divulge personal information, a half more times as often as police and that about two-thirds of all firms pay less approximately twice as often as local than 50 percent of the taxes due. Nearly authorities,” the report noted. 54 percent of the respondents indicated Oleksandra Kuzhel, head of the State that tax payments of between 21 percent Committee on Entrepreneurial Expansion, and 30 percent of profit would be accept- said the “most unpleasant question per- able and would not harm the company tained to the issue of bribes and corruption.” The other major problems cited in the “A businessman looks at the bottom line. report are: a lack of working capital, low Of course he does not want to pay taxes, but market demand for products, legislative the burden would be less if he didn’t have to conditions, inflation and administrative pay bribes, as well,” said Ms. Kuzhel. controls by public agencies. While no one here is hiding the fact The report also delved into corruption that large problems remain in Ukraine’s – a major concern in this country, which business sector, or that a good number of is considered to be among the most cor- respondents voiced concern that within a rupt in the world. year the economy could again be increas- Again referring to the hypothetical ingly government-controlled, Ms. Kuzhel company, the survey revealed that 23.2 took heart in knowing that fully one-third percent believed that at least 10 percent of the respondents who were not current- of profits must be paid to public officials, ly in private business said that they while 9.4 percent said that from 21 per- would like to be in the future – another cent to 40 percent must be paid. sign that Ukraine’s economic doldrums Only about 32.2 percent of respon- may be on the wane.

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Carteret UNWLA collects toys, clothing and medicines for Ukraine

CARTERET, N.J. – For the second year in a row, Branch 100 of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America has initiated a collection of clothing, toys and medicine for orphanages in Ukraine. Because of very positive response from the local community in Carteret and generous donations from the Self-Reliance Credit Union in Clifton and the Ukrainian Orthodox Credit Union in New York, Branch 100 was able to send 29 packages to orphanages in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr and Kherson. The packages contained clothing, toys, coloring supplies, medicine and books. Pictured above are members of Branch 100 sorting and packing clothing to be sent to Ukraine.

free enterprise, then they will. But what Ukraine’s bumpy road... about the Communists? They’ve lost elec- (Continued from page 7) tion after election in Ukraine, but still manager,” he said on February 22 during command the loyalty of a lot of people, his state of the nation address to the particularly in the economically depressed Full Financial Services Rada. I’m sure the IMF took notice and East. Ideally, they will evolve into a at our Jersey City Branch approved. responsible political opposition. Can Mr. Kuchma now deliver? First of Realistically, you have to accept that 558 Summit Ave., Jersey City, NJ (201) 795-4061 all, the coalition that ousted Mr. they’re capable of plenty of mischief. Tkachenko will have to hold together to There are lots of questions and plenty pass reform legislation. That’s where of room for both optimism and gloom. President Kuchma’s political skills will So is the glass half empty on Ukraine or come into play. But even if they pass, will is it half full? It all depends on whether new laws make a difference? If Ukraine’s you’re pouring or spilling. It all depends. leaders show personal integrity and the So hold on to your hats. Democracy is a ìÍð‡ªÌҸ͇ î‰Âð‡Î¸Ì‡ Ukrainian people seize the opportunity of bumpy ride. SELFRELIANCE äÓÓÔÂð‡Ú˂̇ ä‡Ò‡ Ukrainian Federal Credit Union "ëÄåéèéåßó" the Cultural Fund of The Washington Violinist Soroka... Group, an association of Ukrainian- (Continued from page 13) American professionals, and the Main Location: 2351 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 included landmarks in the standard reper- Embassy of Ukraine. Tel (773) 489-0520 Toll Free: (888) 222-UKR1 (8571) toire for violin and piano, notably Solomia Soroka, who debuted at the Link to Chicagoland’s Ukrainian Community: www .selfreliance.com Giuseppe Tartini’s “Devil’s Trill” sonata age of 10 with the Lviv Philharmonic and Pablo de Sarasate’s “Zigeunerweisen” Orchestra, is the first-prize winner of (“Gypsy Airs”). three international violin competitions – The reviewer noted that the violinist the Lysenko Competition, the Prokofiev had “two talented pianists who took turns Competition and the “Zolota Osin.” She Volume I and II playing and turning pages: Myroslava has soloed with many chamber and sym- You can obtain both volumes for only $130.00 Kysylevych, who soloed in the Burlesque, phony orchestras, and is currently a doc- Including Postage and Oksana Lassowsky, whose partner- toral candidate at the Eastman School of ship in the “Zigeunerweisen” helped to Music in Rochester, N.Y. ORDER NOW produce one of the finest performances I Ms. Kysylevych, an honors graduate Fill out the order blank below and mail it with your check or money order have ever heard of that much-played from the Lysenko Higher State Music work.” Institute in Lviv, has performed through- To: UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. “Soroka is a superbly equipped violin- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 out Ukraine and in Eastern Europe. She ist, at ease with the technical challenges I hereby order Ukraine: A Concise Encyclopaedia is now a candidate for a master’s degree K K K of Sarasate or of Jeno Hubay’s Czardas Volume I — $75.00 Volume II — $75.00 Volume I & II — $130.00 No. 2, but even more impressive in the in music at the University of Minnesota, gentler moments of Yevhen Stankovych’s studying with Lydia Artymiw. NJ residents: add 6% sales tax “Cradle Song” and Mykola Lysenko’s Ms. Lasowsky, who studied piano Enclosed is (a check/M.O.) for the amount $ ______pleasantly conventional Fantasy No. 2 on under Annette Roussel-Pesche and Please send the book (s) to the following address: Ukrainian themes,” Joseph McLellan Cecilia Dunoyer, was a semi-finalist at wrote. “Her tone is warm and mellow on the Stravinsky International Piano Name Competition at the University of Illinois. the low strings, brilliant on the high No. Street strings, perfectly controlled and expres- She has given recitals in Cleveland, sively used.” Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo, City State Zip Code The recital was sponsored jointly by Reading and Annapolis. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

and we think therefore it’s very important Kuchma’s proposed... for [Ukraine] that what the Venice (Continued from page 2) Commission is saying about legality is two weeks before the vote is scheduled. At also followed, so we don’t run the risk of the same time, more than 100 Ukrainian having a referendum that is unconstitu- deputies have appealed to the country’s tional,” she noted. Constitutional Court to rule on the refer- The Council of Europe has some lever- endum’s legality. President Kuchma has age if Mr. Kuchma refuses to heed a said that he will respect the court’s ruling. Venice Commission ruling against the ref- The proposed referendum has prompted erendum. Since Ukraine joined the organi- comparison with Belarus, where President zation in 1995, the council has threatened Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a direct pop- to suspend Ukraine’s membership several ular vote to disband the Parliament and times because Kyiv has not fulfilled many extend his term in office. Belarus was then of its obligations as a member. This time, it an associate member of the 41-nation could carry out the suspension threat. Council of Europe, which asked Miensk One of President Kuchma’s arguments not to carry out the referendum after the for holding the referendum is that the Venice Commission had found it undemo- long-standing conflict between the presi- cratic. Mr. Lukashenka refused, and dent and the Parliament – where leftist Belarus lost its associative status. deputies have blocked all government- By contrast, Moldova, a Council of sponsored draft laws – has to be resolved. Europe member, sought to carry out a But the mere proposal of the referen- similar referendum but later heeded the dum, which Mr. Kuchma characterized as council’s advice and canceled the vote. “an axe hanging over the head” of law- Ms. Severinsen said she does not want makers, may have already broken the Ukraine to go down the same path as deadlock in Parliament. Belarus, which under President After President Kuchma called for the Lukashenka has one of the poorest referendum, the Verkhovna Rada formed human-rights records in Europe. “We a pro-government majority. Some law- don’t like to compare the situations, but makers have already dubbed that break- there are some similarities [to Belarus] through Ukraine’s “velvet revolution.”

in Tajikistan – via the press. And they are What are... not used to having one platform com- (Continued from page 2) pared or contrasted against another.” first time in the history of their country “I mean, I speak to people every day in any level of democratic election. So, for the streets, in the stores, and I ask them: the first time they are confronted with the ‘Who will you vote for?’ ‘What party will possibility of making a choice and their you vote for?’And they say: ‘We don’t real- choice counting,” he noted. ly understand the difference between the Tajikistan is a case in point. Tajiks parties ... and we don’t know many of the recently voted in parliamentary elections people presenting themselves because they for the first time since 1991. The elec- haven’t been exposed to us,” she added. tions are part of a peace accord ending a Ms. Struthers said the transition to free bloody civil war. and fair elections in a country like Marie Struthers of Human Rights Tajikistan is a slow process. But she has Watch, an international monitoring group, no doubt about the importance of imple- has been working in Tajikistan on and off menting a democratic system. She noted since 1997, when the accord was signed. that people have to be allowed to exer- She told RFE/RL that one of the most cise their right to choice in a free manner. difficult obstacles on the road to democ- In her words: “They should be able to racy is voter education: “People have not say, ‘I vote for this person’ in an unre- seen candidates express diverging views stricted manner – without intimidation, – although the views are not so divergent without pressure and without reprisal.”

TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 316 TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 484 As of March 1, 2000, the secretary’s duties of Branch 316 As of March 1, 2000, the secretary’s duties of Branch 484 were assumed by Mr. Myroslaw Blahyj. were assumed by Mrs. Natalie Cholawka. We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence regarding membership and insurance, as well as regarding membership and insurance, as well as their membership premiums to the address listed below: their membership premiums to the address listed below:

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(Continued from page 24) gallery talk (in English) for young profes- (pysanky). Classes will be held at the insti- sionals and students titled “An Evening to tute, 620 Spadina Ave., on Mondays, March Celebrate Vasyl H. Krychevsky,” with 27-April 24, at 7-9 p.m. Fees: $15 per ses- guest speaker Myroslava Mudrak, Ph.D., sion; $60 full series (including materials). associate professor in the department of For further information and registration call history of art at Ohio State University, in (416) 923-3318. conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition, “The Cultural Legacy of Vasyl ADVANCE NOTICE ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍËÈ ıÓð ◊ÑìåäÄ“ ‚ 縲-âÓðÍÛ Hryhorovych Krychevsky.” The presenta- tion begins at 6:30 p.m. A wine and cheese Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9 reception will follow. For additional infor- ‚ Î ‡ ¯ Ú Ó ‚ Û π NEW HAVEN, Conn.: The Yale-Ukraine mation call (212) 228-0110; fax, (212) Initiative invites the public to Yale 228-1947; or e-mail: [email protected] University’s International Conference MORRISTOWN, N.J.: The Moscow “Ukrainian Politics in the 20th Century.” Panels titles include: “The Historical ûÇßãÖâçàâ Soloists, led by Lviv-born viola virtuoso ûÇßãÖâçàâ Yuri Bashmet, will appear at the Legacy: Politics in Ukraine 1890-1917”; Community Theatre in Morristown at 8 “The 1999 Presidential Elections, Economic p.m., in a program of Tchaikovsky’s Transformations: Macro and Micro “Andante Cantabile” and “Serenade in C Perspectives”; “Language and National äéçñÖêí Identity, and Cultural Politics from the äéçñÖêí major for Strings” and Shostakovich’s “Sinfonia for Viola and Strings.” Tickets, 1920s to the Present.” The keynote address at $38, $33 and $28, are available by call- will be delivered by Prof. Roman Szporluk Á ̇„Ó‰Ë 50-Î¥ÚÚfl Ò‚Ó„Ó Á‡ÒÌÛ‚‡ÌÌfl ing the Ticket Hotline, (973) 539-8008, of Harvard University. Invited speakers through Ticketmaster, at the box office and from Ukraine include Valerii Khmelko, ̉¥Îfl, 9 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 2000 ð., Ó „Ó‰. 2-¥È ÔÓ ÔÓÎ. online at www.communitytheatrenj.com. chair of the sociology department at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla The Community Theatre is located at 100 ‚ ‡‚‰ËÚÓ𥪠South St. Academy, and Serhiy Hrabovsky of the Institute of Philosophy, National Academy TORONTO: The Canadian Institute of of Sciences of Ukraine. The conference will COOPER UNION Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) Seminar in take place in Luce Hall Auditorium, 34 Ukrainian Studies at the University of Hillhouse Ave.; the conference banquet will ÔðË 3-¥È Ä‚ÂÌ˛ ¥ ëı¥‰ 7-χ ‚ÛÎ. ‚ 縲-âÓðÍÛ Toronto presents Myrna Kostash, who will be held at The Quinnipiack Club, 221 speak on “Ethnicity and Ethnic Church St., on Saturday evening. For regis- ä‚ËÚÍË Ì‡·Û‚‡ÚË ÔðË Í‡Ò¥ – 20 ‰ÓÎ. Consciousness in the Next Canada,” a tration information call (203) 432-3107; fax (203) 432-5963; e-mail yale-ukraine.initia- presentation based on the author’s forth- ÑËðË£ÂÌÚ ıÓðÛ – ÇÄëàãú ÉêÖóàçëúäàâ coming book, “The Next Canada: In [email protected], or see webpage at Search of the Future Nation.” The presen- http://www.yale.edu/rees/yui.html. ÄÍÓÏԇ̸flÏÂÌÚ – ÖÇÉÖçßü èÄãÖâ tation will be held at University College, Sunday, April 9 ëÓÎ¥ÒÚ – ÇéãéÑàåàê Éêàòäé Room 152, at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 BUFFALO, N.Y.: The Regional Council of Upstate New York of the Ukrainian National NEW YORK: “Music at the Institute” Women’s League of America (UNWLA) – presents “Anthologies – Johannes Brahms: Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse chapters, Sonatas for Violin and Piano,” featuring will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the the Yuri Mazurkevich, violin, and Volodymyr UNWLA and the 45th anniversary of ìäêÄ∫çëúäàâ åìáàóçàâ ßçëíàíìí ÄåÖêàäà, ßÌÍ. Vynnytsky, piano. The concert will be held UNWLA’s Regional Council of Upstate ¥ 28-ËÈ ÇßÑÑßã ëìÄ New York, with a dinner and commemora- at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. Á‡ÔðÓ¯Û˛Ú¸ ̇ ÑÇÄ äéçñÖêíà 79th St., at 8 p.m. The concert is spon- tive program, to be held at St. John the sored by Dr. Ihor and Marta Fedoriw in Baptist Church, Hall, 3275 Elmwood Ave., ‚ ԇϒflÚ¸ Kenmore, N.Y., starting at 1:15 p.m. Guest memory of Wolodymyr Trytyak. For addi- ÔðÓÙ. ÑÄêß∫ ÉéêÑàçëúäé∫-äÄêÄçéÇàó tional information call the institute, (212) of honor and keynote speaker will be Iryna 288-8660. Kurowyckyj, UNWLA president. Tickets: èÂð¯ËÈ ÍÓ̈ÂðÚ Û˜ËÚÂÎ¥‚ ¥ ÔðËflÚÂÎ¥‚ adults, $15; children under 12, $6. Deadline Sunday, March 26 for reservations: Sunday, April 2. For further ÇàäéçÄÇñß: information and table reservations in í. ÅéÉÑÄçëúäÄ, ë. ÅÖêçòíÄâç, ê. ÇÖçäÖ., å. ÇéãüçëúäÄ, NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum, 203 Buffalo, call Ulana Loza, (716) 836-6798, or ü. ÉçÄíûä, ã. ÉêÄÅéÇÄ, ê. Ñìêáé, ê.ëÄÇàñúäàâ Second Ave., will present a lecture (in Lida Stasiuk, (716) 675-8460; in Rochester, ÄäéåèÄçßûûíú: Ç. äéáÄä , ì. éãúòÄçßÇëúäÄ Ukrainian) illustrated with slides, titled call Ulana Babiuk, (716) 872-4263. Also “Krychevsky and the Ukrainian Modern tickets will be available every Sunday at The ̉¥Îfl, 19 ·ÂðÂÁÌfl 2000 ð., „Ó‰. 4-‡ ÔÓ ÔÓÎ. Style,” with Myroslava Mudrak, Ph.D., Mosaic gift shop on the lower level of St. Á‡Îfl ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓ„Ó ç‡ðÓ‰ÌÓ„Ó ÑÓÏÛ, associate professor in the department of his- Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in 140 Prospect Ave., Irvington, NJ tory of art at Ohio State University. The lec- Rochester, N.Y. ture is given in conjunction with the muse- ÑðÛ„ËÈ ÍÓ̈ÂðÚ Û˜Ì¥‚ ¥ ‡·ÒÓθ‚ÂÌÚ¥‚ um’s current exhibition “The Cultural Monday-Friday, May 22-26 Legacy of Vasyl Hryhorovych Krychevsky.” ̉¥Îfl, 2 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 2000 ð., „Ó‰. 4-Ú‡ ÔÓ ÔÓÎ. LVIV: The Fifth Conference on Ukrainian The presentation begins at 2 p.m. Á‡Îfl ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓ„Ó ç‡ðÓ‰ÌÓ„Ó ÑÓÏÛ Economics, sponsored by the International Refreshments will be served. Admission fee: 140 Prospect Ave., Irvington, NJ $10; discount for museum members. For Ukrainian Economic Association and the information call (212) 228-0110; fax, (212) Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, 228-1947; or e-mail [email protected] will be held on May 22-26 in Lviv. Those interested in Ukrainian economics are invited CHICAGO: the Ukrainian Institute of to attend. Papers on any aspect of Ukrainian Modern Art presents a concert featuring economics, transition economics, economics pianist Serhiy Babayan in a program of of Eastern Europe and related topics are wel- works by Vine, Rachmaninoff and Bach. come. Conference papers will be subsequent- The concert will be held at the institute, ly published in a volume of proceedings. For 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 2 p.m. further information, contact: Prof. I.S. Koropeckyj, Department of Economics, TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute is offer- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, ing a five-week workshop series on how to telephone, (215) 517-7389; fax, (215) 204- make traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs 8173; e-mail, [email protected] 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11 UKEUKELLODEONODEON FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Teens from Ukraine compete in international debating championship HOLMDEL, N.J. – On January 30 The rules of the competition were through February 5 Duquesne straightforward: each side was given University in Pittsburgh hosted the a topic and told whether they would World School Debating argue for or against the proposition. Championship of 2000 with teams The three members of each team from 28 countries, including then alternated as speakers, first as Ukraine, participating. proponents of the argument and then Representing Ukraine were 15- as opponents, arguing their positions and 16-year-old speakers Tanya for eight minutes each. The final Bersheda of Kyiv, Sveta Bazhanova rebuttal was then given by one mem- of Odesa and Katya Yasko of Kyiv. ber of each team speaking for four The delegation included Anna minutes with the opponents speaking Prorochenko, an independent adjudi- first and the proponents speaking cator from Ukraine, and coach Ella last. Lamakh. The debate was then scored by All debates were held in English. seven adjudicators on a point system. The Ukrainian debaters won two The winner was the team closest to debates – against Estonia and the receiving 350 points and the team Czech Republic – out of a possible named as the winner by the most eight. judges. They debated whether the United The members of the Ukrainian Nations should take a stronger stand debating team expressed thanks to against human rights abuses and Jaroslaw and Lida Czernyk of New whether multinational corporations York and Bernard and Anna Young debaters with their coach, judge and hosts: (first row from left) Krawczuk of New Jersey for opening have done more harm than good. Orysia Jacus, Anna Prorochenko, Ella Lamakh and Katya Yasko; (second Other debates covered whether strict their homes to them and for their row) Luba Bilowchtchuk, Sveta Bazhanova and Anna Krawczuk. punishment is the best way to hospitality, as well as to New decrease juvenile crime, and whether Jerseyans Orysia Jacus and Luba Ukrainian American community for next year’s championships in South science and technology are advanc- Bilowchtchuk for making them feel their confidence-building support. Africa. They also hope to someday to ing too quickly for the good of socie- welcome. The teenage debaters said they feel see such international debates in ty. Upon their arrival in Pittsburgh, it was a great experience – not only Ukraine. The young delegates from Ukraine the team was warmly greeted and for debating on the international level, The Debate Program in Ukraine is were unfamiliar with the so-called supported by Michael Korchynsky but more importantly for the exposure a movement whose goal is to encour- “world style” of debating, but after and A. Nykonchuk. Team members and experience of communicating age youth involvement in Ukrainian the first two rounds they were able to noted their gratitude to Michael with people from other countries. society, as well as to teach critical debate on the same level as, for Komichak of the Ukrainian Radio They made new friends and informed thinking skills, foster interest in cur- example, the team from Pakistan, Program in Pittsburgh, Petro and others about Ukraine. rent events, promote tolerance and which was considered the best Luba Hlutkowski, Anna Konetska, They hope to find financial understanding, and encourage study English-as-a-second-language team. Maria Starodub and the local resources in order to participate in of rhetoric and public speaking. SCHOOL PROFILE: St. John the Baptist, Newark, N.J. NEWARK, N.J. – As the church bells chimed, the “congregation” sat reflectively, looking at the mosaic before them. The pastor walked solemnly to the pulpit, hung his head and suddenly exclaimed: “Today is Father Bohdan’s birthday!” Amid a chorus of “Alleluia,” the congregation burst out into “Mnohaya Lita!” This exemplifies the spirit at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School in Newark, N.J. Under the direction of kindergarten teacher Natalka Kudryk, the school family recently cele- brated the birthday of its pastor/school director. The school, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, is a highly acclaimed academic insti- tution that always has room for creativity and fun. The Rev. Bohdan Lukie proudly says: “St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic School in Newark has a wonderful and long-standing reputation of pro- Students and teachers of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School at an assembly in the (Continued on page 23) auditorium. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 23

Why it’s Branta rificollis, of course! The following is the winning response to Mykola Myshka’s philatelic Myshka’s new hobby mystery. Our winner received a beautiful, full-color presentation folder produced by “Marka Ukrainy” with stamps showing animals from Ukraine. The prize was graciously donated by Ingert Kuzych, The This month Ukrainian Weekly’s columnist on philately. I am Dear UKELODEON: painting The birds on Mykola Myshka’s stamp are a whole family of red and writing breasted geese (Branta rificollis) – a mommy, daddy and three babies. poems. The stamp was one out of a four-set collection. There were 200,000 Do you know stamps printed of each of four values: 20, 30, 40 and 60 kopiyky. why? Sincerely, Chrystyna Lazirko Age 10, Grade 4 St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School, Newark, N.J.

Immaculate Conception High focuses on careers WARREN, Mich. – Nine alum- rotating sessions. ni who came from as far away as Marta Kuropas Cyhan (class of Washington and Amhertsburg, ‘87), senior manager of consumer Ontario, energized the annual promotions at Kellogg’s Corp., Career Day at Immaculate brought along Tony the Tiger, who Mishanyna Conception Ukrainian Catholic distributed free samples of cereal. High School on January 17. The director of the John F. M E D A L S N E D D I B R O F Sponsored by the Parents Club, Kennedy Center for the guests enabled students to Performing Arts, Roman Terleckyj L Y R I C S D R E T N I A P T acquaint themselves with various (class of ‘71), encouraged students K O B Z A R W Y M E D A C A D professions through half-hour to look at unusual careers. Graphic artist John Nagridge (class of ‘79) S I X L B D L A D U E F R R R St. John... spoke to students about striving A S A N O S N I B O R P R X A (Continued from page 22) for their greatest passion, while art therapist Ireneus Kozak (class of S O S H E N K O L Y O A O I H viding an excellent Christian educa- ‘86), showed students how art is tion for our Ukrainian children for B A L L A D S W S E Y W M A L related to psychology. the past 60 years.” Lt. Col. Ihor Kunynskyj (class E R K S M A T A T W E L V E E “At St. John’s our children of ‘67) of the U.S. Army focused receive an education that is second on helicopter engineering. N I A C A I R K O N R Y F A G to none. Nationally, Catholic Hamtramck firefighter Paul I D Y Z R S O I C T E R O L N school students consistently out- Sharon (class of ‘73), allowed stu- perform others on tests for math, dents to wear his equipment, while N Y M L C A D Z H R E L D T E reading and science. Our St. IRS Special Agent Marta Pryjma O K N E H C V E H S S A R A T John’s students number among (class of ‘79) surprised students those who have surpassed even the with her choice of profession. T R A S T O N S I D I S E R G national average,” he adds. Motivational speaker and psy- To solve the Mishanyna in this issue, find the words that appear in capital When asked by a UKELODEON chologist Dr. Roman Kolodchin letters in the text below. (class of ‘78), set a positive tone for reporter to use a single word to Every MARCH we honor the memory of TARAS SHEVCHENKO. describe St. John’s, the following Career Day, sponsored by the Parents Club and organized by Sofia He was born in 1814 as a SERF. At that time the country was ruled by student responses were recorded: Brezden Woloszczuk (class of ‘68). Russia and Austria. The peasants were serfs to FEUDAL landlords. Grade 2: Fun. Exciting. Neat. Evaluations by students includ- His childhood was difficult. His mother died when he was NINE. He Awesome. ed the following comments: lost his father at age TWELVE. There were SIX children in his family. Grade 4: Cool. Fascinating. • “Speakers made me notice the He worked as a pageboy for a landowner named ENGELHARDT. Awesome. unnoticed.” Engelhardt traveled and brought young Taras with him. He discov- Grade 5: Great. Fun. Awesome. • “Speakers represented their ered Taras’s talent as a PAINTER and apprenticed him to various Well, looks like “awesome” wins. careers well.” artists. While in St. Petersburg, Taras met SOSHENKO, who intro- • “Speakers showed the reality duced him to people who eventually freed him. OUR NEXT ISSUE: of their careers.” Taras won several MEDALS at the Imperial ACADEMY of Fine Arts. In fact one of his drawings was engraved on steel by London UKELODEON is published on the Senior Marko Melymuka observed: “Career Day gets better engraver J.H. ROBINSON. Taras also wrote BALLADS and LYRICS. second Sunday of every month. To His first collection of poetry was called the “KOBZAR.” make it into our next issue, dated and better every year; it’s disap- pointing that I will not be here He was arrested for his writing and banished to Orenburg in ASIA. April 9, please send in materials by He was FORBIDDEN to write by the TSAR. March 31. next year to see more.” The school’s principal, In 1857 Taras returned from exile in poor health. He died at age 47 on Please drop us a line: Michaeline Weigle, said, “Students March 10, 1861. His memory and talent are known to all Ukrainians. UKELODEON of Immaculate Conception High The Ukrainian Weekly School are fortunate to be able to 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 OUR EDITORS: Parsippany, NJ 07054 participate in such an uplifting pro- gram, free of charge, through the UKELODEON is prepared by the editorial staff of The Ukrainian Weekly fax: (973) 644-9510 working in conjunction with Lydia Smyk, an elementary school teacher and preparation of very active parent telephone: (973) 292-9800 mother of three. Ms. Smyk, who is originally from Ottawa, resides with her support and dedicated alumni e-mail: [email protected] family in Orange, N.J. groups.” 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2000 No. 11

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Sunday, March 12 ished pysanka in the traditional wax-resist technique utilizing the kistka, beeswax and NEW YORK: The New York City branch dyes. The demonstration will be conducted of the Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization by Gloria P. Horbaty of Wallington, Conn., invites the public to its 48th annual “novats- lecturer and instructor of the art of pysanka- ka kostiumivka” featuring “The Circus!” decorating. The event is open to participants The children’s costume play will begin at of all ages; families are invited (children 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of St. George’s must be chaperoned by an adult). Donation: Ukrainian Catholic School located at the $5 per participant. Needed supplies will be corner of Taras Shevchenko Place and Sixth available for purchase at the workshop for a Street in Manhattan. nominal fee. In addition, each participant is Monday, March 13 required to bring the following: two or three white, whole, raw eggs, unblemished and at TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute presents room temperature in an egg carton; two short the first of a three-part spring culinary series candles (six inches maximum; no votive with Hanya Cirka on traditional Ukrainian types) and a low candleholder; a soft-leaded cookery starting with the elegant Napoleon pencil and a small towel on which to rest the and almond/sherry tortes. Subsequent class- egg. For additional information or to register, es will include specialized meat dishes call Gloria Horbaty, (203) 269-5909. (patychky and roulady) and Easter breads (babka, paska, Bukovynian cheese paska). Sunday, March 19 Classes will be held Mondays, April 13 and LAKE SAN MARCOS, Calif.: Concert 27, as well as April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky will perform institute, 620 Spadina Ave. Fees: $25 ses- in a solo recital in the Lake San Marcos sion/ $70 series of three classes. To register Chamber Music Society concert series, call (416) 923-3318. Gregory Bemko, president and artistic direc- Friday, March 17 and Sunday, March 19 tor. The concert program will include works by Bortniansky, Mozart, Beethoven and NEWARK, N.J.: Bass Stefan Szkafarowsky Chopin. The concert will be held at the Lake will perform with the New Jersey State San Marcos Recreation Lodge, 1105 La Opera in the role of Ramfis in Verdi’s Bonita Drive, at 2:30 p.m. For tickets and “Aida.” Performance dates are March 17 and additional information call (760) 744-7516. 19 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. For further information and tickets, Monday, March 20 call the box office, (973) 623-5775, or fax, (973) 623-5761. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute seminar series Saturday, March 18 presents “The Basis of Civil Society in Early 20th Century Ukrainian Social Thought,” NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific with Wsevolod Isajiw, professor of sociolo- Society is sponsoring a talk by Dr. Nataly gy, and Robert F. Harney Professor of Chechel, theater scholar from Kyiv, who Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies, will speak on the topic “Working on the Emeritus, University of Toronto. The lecture Film About Josyp Hirniak.” The presenta- will be held in the HURI Seminar Room, tion will be held at the society’s building, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. and 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. will be followed by an open discussion. For further information contact Lubomyr Hajda, NEW HAVEN, Conn.: A Ukrainian Easter (617) 495-4053. egg-“pysanka” demonstration and workshop, sponsored by the Ukrainian Heritage Center Friday, March 24 of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, will be held in the church hall, 563 George NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum, St., at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will 203 Second Ave., will be the site of a learn about the history, traditions and sym- bols of the pysanka, as well as make a cher- (Continued on page 21)

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