INSIDE:• Ukrainian leaders’ message to the people — page 3. • Gongadze case now officially a murder investigation — page 4. • Congressional delegation visits Kyiv amid crisis — page 8.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIX HE KRAINIANNo. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine TMoroz, visitingU U.S., paints Police forcefullyW dismantle tent city alarming picture of Ukraine Kuchma hails “absolutely proper decision” by Roman Woronowycz destruction of the tent city at a press confer- by Yaro Bihun painted an alarming picture of the cur- Kyiv Press Bureau ence on March 1: “I am happy that the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly rent state of affairs in Ukraine – includ- Kyiv government showed that it has author- ing the abuse of power and human KYIV – Several days after a third major ity. It was an absolutely proper decision.” WASHINGTON – The leader of the rights, officially sanctioned corruption demonstration in Kyiv in as many weeks He added, “It is unfortunate that the Ukrainian Socialist Party, Oleksander and rampant electronic surveillance. calling for the resignation of President deputies who are supposed to uphold the Moroz, came here last week to explain He also outlined his vision of what Leonid Kuchma, Ukrainian authorities on law, ignore it and go even further.” why the movement he helped organize needs to be done in order to preserve March 1 forcefully took apart the tent city Last week, on February 22, a Kyiv in the final months of last year wants to democracy in that country. “Ukraine that had come to symbolize the movement municipal court ruled in favor of a request oust Ukraine’s current president, Leonid today stands at a crossroad,” he said on and arrested more than 30 people. from the city administration that the tent Kuchma. the first day of his visit here. “It can The police action occurred just as the city be disbanded because it was a danger Mr. Moroz launched the ouster move become either a democratic country or a work day in Kyiv was beginning and to pedestrians and a health hazard. Since in late November 2000 when he played criminal dictatorship.” included scores of uniformed militia who then, members of the press and protesters paraded out of buses and proceeded to conversations secretly taped in the presi- Addressing a packed briefing room at had maintained a nightly watch. Although knock down and then gather the tents, the dent’s office on which Mr. Kuchma’s the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on there had been talk on the day of the court flags and the banners, and heap them voice is heard discussing the removal of February 27, Mr. Moroz said that under- decision that the tents would be cleared out Heorhii Gongadze, an Internet journalist aboard waiting dump trucks. that night, most demonstrators had lying the current political crisis in As they worked, other law enforcement known for his criticism of the adminis- Ukraine was the usurpation of power by expressed a belief that authorities would tration. The journalist’s headless body officers beat and arrested several dozen of wait until after a U.S. congressional delega- the president and his closest allies, as the tent city’s inhabitants, who resisted the was later found not far from Kyiv. was revealed in some of the 300 hours of tion left Ukraine and after another mass Mr. Moroz, who was chairman of the effort and placed themselves before the rally took place on February 25. Verkhovna Rada from 1994 to 1998, (Continued on page 8) wheels of the trucks, while six busloads of On February 23, U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer, reinforcements and a communications vehi- a member of the congressional delegation cle waited on the Khreschatyk and an who had visited the tent city, said that the adjoining street, which were closed to traf- worst thing government officials could do fic during that time. was to turn more attention to the demon- Weeklong celebrations in Rome mark National deputies and organizers of the strators by eliminating their place of protest. Ukraine Without Kuchma movement “People ought to lighten up about the expressed outrage at the action and called it tents this is a good thing,” said Mr. elevation of Cardinal Lubomyr Husar unlawful. Schaffer. by Marta Kolomayets warmth of the Roman sun. “This was done without basis or reason,” Oleksander Savchenko, the commander Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Significantly, Archbishop Major Husar said Andrii Shkil, the head of the paramili- of the militia unit on the scene, explained wore the hooded black cloak of his Studite ROME – Archbishop Major Lubomyr tary organization UNA-UNSO, which was after the clean-up operation was completed monastic order, adorned with gold ribbons guarding the tents. He also issued a veiled that he had received his orders after a Husar, primate of the Ukrainian Greek- etched in red silk threads, thus emphasizing Catholic Church worldwide, was elevated warning: “The government’s action unties reassertion from the local court the previous the uniqueness of the Eastern Church. our hands. Now we can call the nation to evening that it had the right to remove the to the rank of cardinal by Pope John Paul II He and two patriarchs from the Eastern in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday morn- another form of protest.” Twenty-three tents. Rite, Moussa I Doud of Syria (now the pre- members of his organization were arrested Four days earlier, on February 25, the ing, February 21. fect for the Congregation of Eastern in the clean-up operation. tent city and much of the Khreschatyk was He was one of 44 cardinals – the largest Churches) and Stephanos II of Alexandria, Several national deputies said the the site of a mass rally, which organizers number in history – who took part in an did not receive the traditional red skullcap destruction of the tent city was a violation ecclesiastical assembly, known as a consis- and cardinal’s biretta, a silk-covered square of their rights as lawmakers. Several of (Continued on page 4) tory, for the creation of new cardinals. hat with no brim, from the holy father. them, chiefly from the Socialist and More than 30,000 people witnessed this Batkivschyna parties, as well as a few regal two-hour outdoor ceremony under the (Continued on page 14) from the Ukrainian National Rukh Party, had taken responsibility for all the tents Tape analysis yields since the encampment was constructed at the beginning of February. Because national deputies have immunity from inconclusive results criminal prosecution, they maintained that by Roman Woronowycz no one could touch the tents. Twice city Kyiv Press Bureau officials had retreated from attempts to KYIV – An independent analysis of clear the tent city. audio recordings that could implicate National Deputy Yurii Karmazyn, speak- President Leonid Kuchma in various crimi- ing minutes after the tents had been cleared, nal acts, including complicity in the murder pointed out that the action took place during of a Ukrainian journalist, has given mixed a time the Verkhovna Rada, within which results, according to a report released on there exists a strong element of support for February 27. Nonetheless, its authors said the anti-Kuchma movement, was not in ses- that, while there is no hope for an absolute- sion and national deputies were scattered ly conclusive result, indications are that – about the country working in their con- more likely than not – the tapes are real. stituencies. He also said the police action The report underscores that it is unlikely the marks the beginning of a new stage in the recordings could be used as evidence in a government’s handling of the opposition. court of law. “I think that the authorities are now The results, released on February 27, beginning a very serious attack on democ- AP explained that the recordings are of a type racy in all parts of Ukraine,” he said. “They that makes the probability of determining Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, primate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, have nothing to lose. The tapes have docu- whether they were doctored or manipulated embraces Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Square on February 22, on the second mented their criminal behavior.” day of the consistory. President Kuchma commented on the (Continued on page 9) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Presidents Vladimir Putin and George W. Bush, Deputy accuses NATO of bugging testify to the fact that an “oligarchic majori- ty” has been formed in the Verkhovna KYIV – National Deputy Bohdan Boiko, Rada. Addressing the Parliament on and the National Missile Defense Program a leader of the Popular Movement for February 22, Mr. Matvienko congratulated by Dr. David Marples The fact that so many officials of the late Unity, told journalists on February 27 that Rada Chairman Ivan Pliusch on the forma- Cold War era have returned under the President Leonid Kuchma’s office was tion of that majority. “I warn you against a The new defense and security team new Bush leadership adds weight to the bugged by “special services of one or sever- threat of losing [our] independence. The put together by President George W. Russian concerns. al NATO countries,” Interfax reported. hundred [lawmakers] who voted [for Bush appears to have posed some imme- On the other hand, the furor over the “The famous digital recorder of Maj. Potebenko’s ouster] is part of the [real] diate problems for the Putin administra- NMD owes at least something to dis- [Mykola] Melnychenko has nothing to do opposition and pro-Ukrainian force,” Mr. tion, which is in the midst of a debate as putes in the Russian military hierarchy [with this case],” Mr. Boiko said. According Matvienko added. The no confidence reso- to Russia’s security policy and needs. and the vacillations of the president. The to Mr. Boiko, Melnychenko is currently lutions were either boycotted or opposed by Specifically, the U.S. proposal to develop main debate has centered on Russia’s hiding in a “NATO military base, most the pro-presidential caucuses Labor a National Missile Defense Program Strategic Rocket Forces (SRF), a target probably in one of the Benelux countries.” Ukraine, Revival of Regions, Solidarity, the (NMD) allegedly contravenes the Anti- of Russian Chief of Staff Gen. Anatoly Mr. Boiko said the “first phase” of the Social Democratic Party (United) and the Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty of 1972 Kvashin, who wishes to join them to the NATO special services’ operation against National Democratic Party, as well as by and threatens to lead to a new arms air force. His opponent is Russian Mr. Kuchma misfired, because the presi- the Greens and Yabluko. The Communist build-up reminiscent of the Cold War. Defense Minister Igor Sergeev, the for- dent remains in his post. Mr. Boiko noted Party caucus also refused to vote. How serious is this question? mer head of the SRF, who has alienated that the “second phase” will seek to discred- Communist Party leader Petro Symonenko The 1972 treaty was signed between the Russian armed forces by allocating it Mr. Kuchma by pointing to his alleged commented: “We do not intend to defend U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and the bulk of the military budget to a new financial machinations and abuse of power Potebenko, but we will also not participate Soviet General Secretary Leonid I. generation of ballistic missiles, thereby during the 1999 presidential elections. in settling scores between clans.” (RFE/RL Brezhnev and marked a significant depriving the impoverished army of any (RFE/RL Newsline) Newsline) breakthrough following 15 years of new weapons. Kuchma: case used as “political weapon” Melnychenko continues transcribing tapes sabre-rattling between the two super- Minister Sergeev has denounced the powers. It placed restrictions on ABM NMD, but at the same time the American KYIV – In a letter published in the systems and systems that were built to KYIV – Mykola Melnychenko, who program has in some respects provided February 27 issue of the Financial Times, defend against strategic ballistic missiles. secretly bugged President Leonid him with justification for a very dubious President Leonid Kuchma wrote that some It did not completely eliminate such Kuchma’s office and provoked a political defense policy. The latter is reliant on the Ukrainian politicians have turned the tragic sites, as each side was permitted to retain scandal in Ukraine by publicizing some new Russian ICBM, the Topol-M SS-27, death of Heorhii Gongadze into a “political two, with a maximum of 100 ABM recordings, told RFE/RL’s Ukrainian a weapon conceived in the 1980s for the weapon designed to destabilize Ukraine.” launchers and 100 interceptor missiles. Service on February 26 that he needs “a purpose of penetrating a Star Wars style Mr. Kuchma noted: “It is not by chance that Today, the United States has no such great deal of time” as well as “equipment shield. The SS-27 can carry numerous my main accusers are precisely the same sites and the Russians have one, report- and professionals” to transcribe all the decoy warheads that can stymie radar people who have blocked Ukraine’s trans- edly obsolete, just outside Moscow. secret tapes he made. Mr. Melnychenko and interceptors. They represent what the formation to a free market economy.” The The treaty, according to the U.S. side, noted, however, that the material he has military calls ”asymmetrical counter- Ukrainian president said there are no is null and void for several reasons. First, already transcribed is sufficient to prove measures” and are as relevant today – grounds to accuse him of Mr. Gongadze’s the USSR no longer exists, and implicit- unambiguously that President Kuchma is “a given the NMD – as they were in the murder, adding that he is committed to pro- ly Russia, the inheritor of its nuclear criminal who gave criminal orders and con- Cold War era. tecting the freedom and safety of the press. weapons, has different interests. Second, trolled [their fulfillment].” He added that he Yet this is to miss the key point, (RFE/RL Newsline) is waiting for the confirmation of the the original treaty excluded the other which is that no such NMD or ”shield” authenticity of his recordings by the nuclear weapons-holding states, Britain, is in place, and nor is one likely to be Kuchma says he will not resign International Press Institute in Vienna. France and China. Today, as was demon- completed within the next decade. KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma said Following this confirmation, he is going to strated by the Gulf War and by Chinese Meanwhile of the 780 remaining on February 21 that he will not step down publicize more taped information “which is truculence toward Taiwan (the use of Russian ICBMs, 60 percent have already because of the allegations of his complicity no less criminal than the Gongadze case.” ballistic missiles as a potential threat to exceeded their anticipated life-span and in the disappearance of journalist Heorhii (RFE/RL Newsline) enforce political demands), the main require upgrading. Minister Sergeev Gongadze, Interfax reported. “I won’t even danger to the United States emanates not seems to be living in a time warp, cling- Melnychenko says Kuchma stole $1 B speak on this topic,” Mr. Kuchma said dur- from Russia, but from so-called rogue ing to the view that Russia remains a ing a call-in interview with readers of the KYIV – Mykola Melnychenko, who states, like North Korea and Iraq, which world power, albeit one with a military Kyiv-based Fakty newspaper. “I want to tell released secret recordings of conversations might use ballistic missiles against the budget around 2 percent that of its for- people: you need to believe in your country, in the Ukrainian president’s office, was Americans. mer adversary. Indeed, the new U.S. you need to believe your president. I am quoted in the February 26 issue of The New Thus, several prominent statespersons administration places less stress on the looking in your eyes and I am ready to York Times as saying that President Leonid have supported research into a new pro- Russian reaction to the NMD than on swear on the Bible and the Constitution that Kuchma had pocketed at least $1 billion for tective shield (the NMD), resurrecting in the response of the emerging new power I have never, under no circumstances given personal or political use. Mr. Melnychenko effect a new Star Wars syndrome, despite in the east, China. an order to destroy a man,” the president added that the full transcript of recordings the fact that research into such a program President Vladimir Putin, for his part, said in the section of the interview that was made “since at least 1998” in the president’s has yielded few results thus far and a lot appears to be awaiting a consensus broadcast the same day by the ICTV televi- office will establish that “there is no greater of costly failures. between Messrs. Kvashin and Sergeev sion channel. (RFE/RL Newsline) criminal in Ukraine than Kuchma.” Prior to The Russians do have a point. Despite that is unlikely to come in the near official rhetoric, several officials in the this disclosure, it was widely believed that future. In the meantime, he continues to More on failure to oust Potebenko new U.S. administration (including the Mr. Melnychenko bugged Kuchma only for dither and make placatory remarks to an unspecified period in 2000. “My goal is director of the CIA) have suggested that the new U.S. president, making many KYIV – National Deputy Anatolii Russia remains a potential U.S. enemy. to totally expose the level of corruption in Russians ponder what happened to the Matvienko, leader of the opposition Sobor Ukraine as an independent Don Quixote bold and decisive young leader they Party, said he believes the failed attempts on and ensure that thieves will never come to David Marples is a professor of histo- elected with such readiness only a year February 22 to pass a vote of no confidence ry at the University of Alberta. ago. in Procurator General Mykhailo Potebenko (Continued on page 13)

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Following is the text of the message and psychosis, hoping to put out of tion of illegitimately obtained, unveri- Young intelligentsia’s to the nation issued on February 13 by balance the legitimate state institutions fied or falsified information; launching the President of Ukraine Leonid and to get to power at any cost. games under slogans of democracy Kuchma, Chairman of the Verkhovna This time, the disappearance of protection which put the very existence open letter The letter below, initiated by young Rada Ivan Pliusch and Prime Minister journalist Georgy Gongadze and the of Ukraine, its territorial integrity and members of the Ukrainian intelligentsia Victor Yuschenko. The English-lan- so-called tape scandal have been used social peace at stake; pushing through was originally released on February 16 in guage translation below was released as a pretext for social disruption. They scenarios leading to destructive conse- the aftermath of recent developments in on February 26 in New York by the were followed by loquacious generali- quences and more tribulation for the Ukraine surrounding the Gongadze case, Consulate General of Ukraine. (It is ties about the encroachment on the people. including demonstrations calling for the published here without any editorial press and democracy in Ukraine. The In a democratic society, everyone resignation of President Leonid Kuchma. changes or corrections by The directors of the current actions them- has the right to hold his own beliefs The letter now appears on the Internet Ukrainian Weekly.) selves acknowledged that in lieu of this and express them publicly. However, (http://www.oksamyt.org.ua/vpered-en.epl.), Dear compatriots! pretext they would have found any there is a border that no one, under any where additional signatures are being We have been forced to address you other. conditions may cross. This is the Law sought. by the attempts to put Ukraine through We deeply and sincerely sympathize and responsibility for every word. a great trial, to pull it into a whirlwind with the family that has been stricken Dirty techniques are not rare in con- An Open Letter from the Remnants of sick passions. Notably, this is being by the plight and apologize for some temporary world, with its tough meth- of the Young Ukrainian Intelligentsia done at the point when we just started actions by the law enforcement bodies. ods of political struggle. But even WE DO NOT WANT to live in a coun- to overcome the long economic crisis, Following procedural requirements against such a background, the current try where corrupt officials headed by the when the people have a real hope for under current legislation must not con- events in Ukraine stand out by their President are turning Ukraine into a police improvement. tradict the understanding of limitless cynicism and contempt for legal and state, thus trying to preserve the current We have to call things by their human sorrow. The instances of unpro- moral norms. That is discrediting state state of affairs. Where the person who names: an unprecedented political fessional conduct in the investigation officials, politicians and political calls himself “the guarantor of the campaign featuring a psychological into the case of Gongadze are obvious forces, blackmailing the state bodies Constitution” and his subordinates once war has been unleashed against our and regrettable. Now, all measures are and manipulation of public opinion. again have started political repression. state. being taken in order to ensure its soon- Today’s unconcealed calculation is Where the prime minister turns out to be a Ukraine and the world will eventu- est and most comprehensive comple- aimed at deluded ordinary performers. political amoeba. Where the power organs, ally know the names of those who tion. The results of the analysis of all Since the absolute majority of the called to protect the citizens, are turning ordered, masterminded and carried out the circumstances will lead to the most Ukrainian people does not respond to into packs of thugs. Where justice is – the driving forces – of this provoca- serious conclusions. the provocative calls of these “profes- restored by a mighty blow of a police- tion. However, we all see now the On the other hand, we strongly dis- sional revolutionaries,” they have man’s stick. Where the word “lawless- involvement in it of these Ukrainian agree and will never accept making the nothing left but to appeal to extremist ness” has become a synonym for the word politicians and those political forces tragedy a joker card in cynical political forces, to the emotional crowd in order “power.” who have nothing but personal inter- speculations and using it in order to to use it as a battering ram and a means ests and ambitions, selfish aspirations defame our country in the eyes of the for intimidating ordinary people with WE DO NOT WANT to live in a coun- and current expectations. They are Ukrainian and the global community; try where once again people are afraid of instigating an atmosphere of hysteria uninhibited and impunitive dissemina- (Continued on page 19) telling the truth and believing in justice. Where everything is for sale: judges and politicians, principles and high offices, Ukrainian Americans’ open letter to Ukraine’s leaders pride and votes, and even human thoughts. Where the mass media are turning into gutters for lies and battlefields for clans. Printed below is the full text of an open letter to President Baranetsky, Walter, chairman of the board of directors, Where teachers are forced to become Leonid Kuchma, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ivan Pliusch and Coordinating Committee, to Aid Ukraine (U.S.A) informers. Where independent-minded Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko sent on February 18 by lead- Baranowsky, Roman, president, Ukrainian American ing members of the Ukranian American community. Association people once again are forced to either Bilaniuk, Oleksa, member, Ukrainian National Academy of leave the country, or go underground. As preparations for the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s inde- Arts and Sciences WE DO NOT WANT TO AND WILL pendence are being made, we, the undersigned, recognize the Board of directors, The Washington Group NOT keep silent. We can see where many achievements of the people of Ukraine. Ukraine’s treat- Burachinsky, Bohdan, member, board of directors, silence and passivity have led us. In the ment of minorities, its record of religious tolerance, its positive Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine (U.S.A.) past the worst human crimes happened relations with the West and with its neighbors have given us Chernyk, Zenia, chairman of board of directors, Ukrainian because of general apathy. We always great pride. At the same time, however, we are gravely con- Federation of America reserve the right for freedom of expres- cerned about the recent developments in Ukraine. We are most Deychakiwsky, Orest, member of the board of directors, sion, freedom of conscience, freedom of distressed by the continued reports, both in Ukrainian and in The Washington Group assembly and freedom of beliefs. And if the media worldwide, of the suppression of freedom of speech Diachuk, Ulana, president, Ukrainian National Association someone attempts to take them away, we and of the press in Ukraine by the authorities. We fear that the Dyhdalo, Roma, chairman of the National Committee, reserve the right of resistance. scandal of the Gongadze affair, the widely disseminated reve- Ukrainian American Coordinating Council WE WANT AND WE WILL think, cre- lations of the Melnychenko tapes, and the spreading public Gawdiak, Ihor, president, Ukrainian American ate and act freely regardless of the fact that demonstrations against the handling of these developments Coordinating Council someone might not like it. have besmirched Ukraine’s image in the world and may lead Humesky, Assya, president, Ukrainian American WE WANT AND WE WILL live in a to an increasing public crisis of confidence in its government. Association of University Professors country where human rights and freedoms Since Ukraine became independent, we Ukrainian Ichtiarow, Jury, acting head, Research Institute of Modern are not only spelled out on paper, but are Americans have spared no effort to convince our U.S. govern- Ukrainian History also adhered to. In a country with a posi- ment that the government of independent Ukraine is firmly Iwaniw, Natalie, president, Ukrainian Gold Cross tive image. committed to achieving full democratic freedoms and eco- Kaczaraj, Stefan, treasurer, Ukrainian National Association To achieve this, WE DEMAND that nomic reforms for its people and that it is in the best interest of Kozenioski, Bohdan, president, Ukrainian Federation of current president Leonid Kuchma has to the United States to support Ukraine politically and economi- America resign. cally. Our task may become even more difficult now with a Lastowecky, Andrew, president, Association for new administration re-examining foreign policy priorities for Democratization of Ukraine 1. Oles Donii, political scientist, Kyiv the United States. Unless the ongoing scandals in Ukraine are Lysko, Martha, national secretary, Ukrainian National dealt with expeditiously and with the most diligent respect for Association 2. Yurii Andrukhovych, individual legal and human rights, our work on behalf of Maksymjuk, Stefan, member, Auditing Commission, writer, Ivano-Frankivsk Ukraine will be severely hampered. Ukrainian American Coordinating Council 3. Andrii Bondar, poet, writer, Kyiv We, therefore, appeal to you to do everything in your power Nazarewicz, Walter, president, Ukrainian Institute of 4. Serhii Zhadan, poet, writer, Kharkiv to assure that the investigation of the Gongadze case is carried America out in a transparent, objective manner and brought to a speedy Oleksyn, Ivan, president, Ukrainian Fraternal Association 5. Vasyl Kozhelianko, resolution. Equally important for the future of Ukraine is Pashchuk, Andriy, member, board of directors, Ukrainian writer, journalist, Chernivtsi respect for a free press. We, therefore, also urge you to show Institute of America 6. Viktor Morozov, musician, Lviv the world that Ukraine understands that freedom of the media Prociuk, Oleksander, president, Organization for the in all its forms and the people’s right to peaceful demonstra- Rebirth of Ukraine 7. Taras Chubai, composer, musician, tions are hallmarks of all true democracies. Moreover, Shevchenko, Andrij, member, executive committee, member of Plach Yeremiyi, Lviv strengthening the rights of the individual and further imple- Association of American Youth of Ukrainian Descent 8. Mykhailo Barbara, musician, menting the rule of law are likewise indispensable elements (ODUM) member of Mertvyi Piven, Lviv for the future of a democratic Ukraine. Trush, Joseph, president, United Ukrainian War Veterans in The resolution of these matters will allow Ukraine to con- America 9. Roman Chaika, musician, tinue the political and economic reforms that are so necessary Wolowodiuk, Wolodymyr, president, Coordinating member of Mertvyi Piven, Lviv for the well-being of its people. Committee to Aid Ukraine (U.S.A.) 10. Taras Korpalo, philosopher, Kyiv Woroch, Stephan, president, Foundation in Support of the List of signatories: Diplomatic Missions of Ukraine The full list contained 1,404 signatures Andryczyk, Vera, public relations director, Ukrainian Wynar, Lubomyr, president, World Scholarly Council, as of February 26. Federation of America Ukrainian World Congress 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9 Procurator General opens murder investigation in Gongadze case by Roman Woronowycz tigate the disappearance of the controver- he could not take responsibility for sentatives present. Kyiv Press Bureau sial journalist as a premeditated murder declaring Mr. Gongadze dead only to “They gave us a death certificate, but came nearly two months after the have him reappear in the future – was not the reason for the death, the date of the KYIV – The Procurator General of Procurator General’s Office announced present at the announcement. death, where his head is – nobody can Ukraine opened an official murder inves- that a DNA analysis of the body showed His second-in-command, Deputy tell me this,” said the journalist’s mother, tigation into the death of Heorhii there was a 99.6 percent probability the Procurator General Oleksii Bahanets, had according to Reuters. “They want me to Gongadze on February 27, a day after it body found was that of the missing jour- explained to reporters a week earlier that bury him so that [the case] can be forgot- acknowledged for the first time that the nalist and more than five months since the DNA results did not exclude the pos- ten,” she added. body found more than three months ago the journalist disappeared. sibility that the body could be that of a The following day Mr. Gongadze’s outside of the town of Tarascha, 75 miles Procurator General Mykhailo sibling of the dead journalist – even mother had her first meeting with outside of Kyiv, was indeed that of the Potebenko, who had said in January that though Mr. Gongadze was an only child. Procurator General Potebenko, whose missing journalist. the DNA result had showed less certainty Mr. Bahanets said the change in determi- resignation she has demanded, accusing The belated decision to begin to inves- than he required – and had explained that nation was based on “additional data” him of covering up details of the investi- from medical experts, but did not explain gation. Afterwards, she announced that what that data was. Mr. Potebenko had agreed to ”look into However, several days earlier, during a the matter of a second expert analysis.” special program on the Russian television On February 23 President Leonid channel NTV which was dedicated to the Kuchma had indicated after meeting with Gongadze affair and Tapegate, the a U.S. congressional delegation that he Russian forensic DNA expert who con- had accepted an offer made by the U.S. ducted the analysis said the probability lawmakers to have specialists of the FBI his analysis had achieved was 99.9 per- do another forensic analysis of the cent, and not 99.6 percent as Mr. Tarascha body and urged the Procurator Potebenko had repeatedly maintained. General’s Office to cooperate. Mr. Bahanets also announced that Mr. The elder Mrs. Gongadze has also Gongadze’s wife, Myrosia, and mother, asked for a separate meeting with Lesia, had been given official status as President Kuchma. In a letter to the victims in the case, which now gives Ukrainian head of state she implored him them and their legal representatives the to help resolve the case and said that per- right to present and examine evidence, haps a meeting with her would help and take part in all aspects of the investi- determine the truth. gation. The public prosecutor’s office ”You are the president of the country made the decision after losing a ruling in and the guarantor of the Constitution, and a lower court on the matter last week – a I have to believe you,” Mrs. Gongadze ruling it originally said it would appeal. wrote in her letter. But the decision did little to comfort Mrs. Gongadze’s attorney, Andrii the dead journalist’s mother, who has Fedur, who delivered the correspondence battled official resistance to a murder directly to Mr. Kuchma during a meeting investigation for months. Although the with him on February 26, said afterwards public prosecutor finally is willing to that he believes the president will fulfill turn the body of Mr. Gongadze over to the mother’s request. He also said that he the next of kin for burial, Mrs. had conveyed to the president his client’s AP Gongadze said she would not accept it, firm belief that Mr. Potebenko “must Heorhii Gongadze, 31, is seen with his wife, Myroslava, and twin girls, Nona and demanding instead that another autopsy bear responsibility for the infringements Sofia, in this undated family photo. of the body take place with her repre- made during the investigation.”

First Vice Prime Minister Viktor Medvedchuk on edited or falsified. Police forcefully dismantle... February 26 issued a critical reaction to the mass rally. Earlier, officials of the Procurator General’s Office final- (Continued from page 1) “This is more akin to a witchhunt or a circus, which is an ly had acknowledged that a body found in a shallow grave had billed as the beginning of the end of the Kuchma offense to a normal citizen,” said Mr. Medvedchuk, who about 75 miles outside Kyiv in November is indeed that of administration and its political cronies. The anti-Kuchma explained that it did not reflect the thinking within society the Mr. Gongadze, whose disappearance in mid-September as a whole. led to a series of missteps and alleged cover-ups by law forces had said they expected a turnout of 50,000, which The removal of the tent city comes just as the momen- enforcement officials that prompted and has fueled the anti- would have made the rally one of the largest ever held in tum of the anti-Kuchma movement seemed to be ebbing. Kuchma movement. Kyiv. The previous day an independent analysis of the audiotapes Yurii Lutsenko, one of the leaders of the Ukraine Although representatives of the more than 20 political at the center of the controversy (see story on page 1), which Without Kuchma movement, said minutes after the tent city parties and organizations that are part of the Ukraine opposition members claim are recordings of President was pulled down that this was far from the end of the anti- Without Kuchma action kept moving through the crowd Kuchma conspiring to carry out criminal acts with govern- Kuchma action. “I guarantee you we will continue this that day, telling anyone who would listen that the crowd ment officials, did not conclusively prove they had not been action today in the city center,” Mr. Lutsenko asserted. numbered 20,000, it was obvious to observers that no more than 6,000 to 8,000 interested people were on hand. Making it more difficult to assess the turnout was the fact that many Kyivans were celebrating the last day before the beginning of Lent, which was marked with several con- certs on the city’s main thoroughfare. The rally, including a mock trial of President Kuchma, began after about 1,500 demonstrators marched through the city’s central streets carrying banners and placards pro- claiming: “Kuchma – Remember Romania,” “Youth for the Truth” and “Kuchma – Time to Resign.” National Deputy Anatolii Matvienko, a leading figure in the anti-Kuchma movement who at one time was a close ally of the president, called on the nation to unite behind the movement. “We want the voice of the people to be heard. At the same time, we are going to work to change the Constitution, to make our government more European, to give the people guaranteed rights and a European way of life.” In the climax to the protest, several leaders of the anti- Kuchma movement donned judicial robes and played the roles of judges and prosecutors in what was dubbed a “pop- ular tribunal,” during which they found President Kuchma guilty of harassment of politicians and the media, falsifica- tion of elections, the disappearance of Heorhii Gongadze, and corruption and the abuse of power. A crudely constructed dummy, kept in a box resembling a cage, symbolized the president. After the verdict, some of the protesters marched to the Supreme Court building a few blocks away, where they made an attempt to hang the Efrem Lukatsky dummy from a miniature gallows constructed for the occa- Opposition protesters carry an effigy of President Leonid Kuchma in a cage, during a demonstration of the sion. Ukraine Without Kuchma movement on February 25 in Kyiv. No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

ANNUAL STATEMENT GENERAL EXPENSES INSURANCE Accident Life and Health Investment Fraternal Total OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. Rent $ 454,066 $ 454,066 Salaries and wages 505,195 7,322 73,217 146,433 732,167 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 Insured benefit plans for employees 192,831 2,795 27,947 55,893 279,466 Legal fees and expenses 3,324 3,324 Medical examination fees 12,224 12,224 ADMITTED ASSETS: Fees of public accountants and consulting actuaries 212,927 212,927 Traveling expenses 1,292 1,292 2,583 Bonds $ 45,737,894 Advertising 9,770 9,770 19,540 Common stocks 3,727,745 Postage, express, telegraph and telephone 35,283 35,283 70,566 Preferred stock 2,434,306 Printing and stationery 17,396 17,396 34,792 Mortage loans on real estate 9,010,474 Cost or depreciation of furniture and equipment 37,614 37,614 Certificate loans and liens 373,339 Rental of equipment 68,303 68,303 Cash on hand and on deposit 1,699,082 Books and periodicals 1,758 1,758 3,516 Electronic data processing equipment 43,931 Bureau and association dues 1,932 1,932 Life insurance premiums uncollected 118,635 Insurance, except on real estate 11,134 11,134 Accident and health premiums due 3,079 Collection and bank service charges 5,558 24,342 29,900 Investment income due and accrued 796,927 Sundry general expenses 23,820 23,820 Receivable from subsidiaries and affiliates 180,017 Field conferences other than local meetings 20,774 20,774 TOTAL ASSETS: $ 64,125,429 Official publication 133,927 133,927 Expense of Supreme Lodge Meetings 24,871 24,871 Real estate expenses 1,245,752 474,126 1,872,020 LIABILITIES, SPECIAL RESERVES Investment expenses not included elsewhere 10,385 10,385 AND UNASSIGNED FUNDS Donation, Scholarships, Etc. 171,603 171,603 Aggregate reserve for life certificates and contracts $ 49,250,000 Professional fees 6,010 6,010 Aggregate reserve for accident and health certificates 21,892 Youth Sports Activities 1,596 1,596 Supplementary contracts without life contingencies 220,871 General Expense Incurred $ 1,598,505 10,116 1,381,642 1,096,653 $ 4,239,061 Certificate and contract claims-Life 1,128,538 Refund accumulations 431,579 General expenses unpaid December 31, previous year 65,931 212 22,794 33,159 122,096 Premiums and annuity considerations received in advance 223,868 General expenses unpaid December 31, current year 50,354 217 26,246 30,575 107,393 Interest maintenance reserve 261,993 Commissions to fieldworkers due or accrued 29,281 General expenses paid during year $ 1,614,082 10,111 1,378,190 1,099,237 $ 4,253,764 General expenses due or accrued 107,392 Taxes, licenses and fees due or accrued 108,827 TAXES, LICENSES AND FEES Unearned investment income 476 INSURANCE Net adjustment in assets and liabilities due to foreign exchange rates 3,597,667 Accident and Liability for benefits for employees and fieldworkers if not included above 2,799 Life Health Investment Fraternal Total Asset securities valuation reserve 888,925 Reserve for unpresented checks 271,981 State insurance department licenses and fees $ 173,078 173,078 Orphan's fund liability 188,531 Other state taxes, including Printing plant expenses due and unpaid 11,537 for employee benefits -617 -9 -89 -179 -894 Unexpired subscriptions to Official Publication 284,157 U.S. Social Security taxes 46,021 667 6,670 13,339 66,697 Deficit net worth of subsidiary 64,009 All other taxes 2,515 2,602 5,117 Reserve for convention expenses 225,000 Taxes, Licenses and Fees Incurred $ 220,998 658 9,182 13,161 $ 243,998 TOTAL liabilities 57,319,323 Taxes, licenses and fees unpaid December 31, previous year 113,875 -321 -442 -883 112,228 Unassigned funds 6,791,063 Taxes, licenses and fees unpaid December 31, current year 108,087 24 239 477 108,827 TOTAL $ 64,110,387 Taxes, licenses and fees paid during year $ 226,786 313 8,501 11,801 $ 247,399

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DEVELOPMENTS IN U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Regression in Ukraine LIFE Act: last chance for permanent residency? by Andre Michniak for more than 180 days. Without Section At the beginning of this week our editorial topic was the annual “Country Reports 245(i), out-of-status people needed to return On December 21, 2000, President Bill on Human Rights Practices - 2000” released by the U.S. State Department. We were to their home countries and there complete Clinton signed The Legal Immigration and going to point out that Ukraine’s report card this year is significantly worse than last the process for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Family Equity Act of 2000 (LIFE Act) into year’s. And for good reason. Consulate. However, if people have been law. A main provision of this law, Section Instead of progress there is regression. The report notes that: government agencies out of status in the United States for more 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality “have interfered indirectly in the political process through criminal and tax investiga- than 180 days, they will be barred from re- Act, was extended from January 14, 1998, tions of politicians, journalists and influential businessmen”; “members of the security entering this country for at least three years, until April 30, 2001. Section 245(i) allows forces committed human rights abuses”; the Gongadze case “remained unresolved at and perhaps as long as 10 years. Under certain eligible people to become perma- year’s end”; “the government rarely punished officials who commit abuses”; “many Section 245(i), an eligible individual can nent residents without leaving the United high-profile corruption cases have been dropped”; the government interfered with the remain in the U.S. to obtain permanent resi- States, whereas previously they would have news media and restricted freedom of the press”... dency through adjustment of status, and to file the appropriate paperwork with the Then, as we were preparing to put this issue to bed there was confirmation of this thus never trigger these entry bars. Thus, it U.S. Consulate in their home countries. regression in disturbing news from Kyiv, where police forcefully dismantled the tent is particularly important that people subject Eligible individuals have until April 30, city set up on the Khreschatyk, beating and arresting protesters in the process. to the bars not leave the U.S. until they 2001 to file an immigrant visa petition (an Members of Parliament and organizers of the Ukraine Without Kuchma movement become permanent residents. expressed outrage and called the action unlawful. National Deputy Yurii Karmazyn I-130; I-140 or I-360) with the Immigration stated that the police action is the beginning of a new stage in the government’s han- and Naturalization Service (INS), or a labor How does a person take advantage of dling of the opposition. “I think that authorities are now beginning a very serious certification application with the the new Section 245 (i) provision of the attack on democracy in all parts of Ukraine,” he said. Department of Labor (DOL) in order to LIFE Act? Increasingly suspect in the eyes of the West due to the current crisis in Ukraine, take advantage of this provision. To take advantage of this provision, a President Leonid Kuchma hailed the police action: “I am happy that the Kyiv govern- The LIFE Act added a new “physical relative must submit a visa petition to the ment showed that it has authority. It was an absolutely proper decision.” presence” requirement: People who file a INS on behalf of the person seeking Section However, Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko, then in London, commented: “I feel petition or labor certification after January 245(i) benefits. The U.S. citizen or legal that one must not use force unless all means for a peaceful resolution are exhausted.” 14, 1998, but before April 30, 2001 must permanent resident who is sponsoring the The use of force, “only politically polarizes problems, which have elevated this con- prove that they were in the United States on eligible person must file (and sign) the peti- flict to its current level,” he told the BBC in London. December 21, 2000 – the date this measure tion. In addition, an employer can submit a Let us recall that just over two weeks ago the prime minister had signed a transpar- became law – in order to be eligible to use labor certification to the DOL on behalf of ently disingenuous (to say the least) statement along with the president and Verkhovna Section 245(i). the person seeking Section 245(i) relief. Rada Chairman Ivan Pliusch which said the Gongadze case and the Tapegate scandal Filing an immigrant visa petition or labor Both petitions and applications must be had been used “as a pretext for social disruption,” and referred to “an unprecedented certification application is the first step in a submitted on or before April 30, 2001. The political campaign ... unleashed against our state ” and a “real threat to the national three-step process. The third step is acquir- INS or DOL does not have to approve the security of the state.” Citing “Law” (with a capital L) and “responsibility,” the state- ing permanent residency (the green card) by petition or application by that date. It just ment conjured up images of “national socialism” and “fascism.” The message warned: filing an Adjustment of Status Application needs to be filed by April 30, 2001. “... in the interest of citizens, society and the state, such attempts will meet an active (Form I-485). Even if a person does not Legal permanent residents can petition and resolute counteraction with the use of all means envisaged by the laws. No one apply to adjust status until after April 30, for their spouses and unmarried sons and should have any illusions about this.” 2001, as long as the petition or labor certifi- daughters (of any age). U.S. citizens can There were ominous words. And these were soon followed by repugnant deeds. cation is filed before that date, if he/she is petition for their spouses, married and It all happened only four days after the latest in a series of mass demonstrations and qualified, their eligibility will not expire. unmarried sons and daughters of any age, just after a U.S. Congressional delegation had visited Kyiv and had voiced its concern Why is this new Section 245(i) need- parents, and brothers and sisters. It is impor- that, in all aspects of the current political crisis, government officials must abide by the ed? tant to know that abused immigrant spouses rule of law and principles of non-violence, and assure the rights of speech, thought can submit petitions for themselves and do Because Congress phased out the origi- and assembly. President Kuchma reassured the U.S. legislators that this would be the not need a petitioner. nal Section 245(i) on January 14, 1998. case. His actions, however, would soon speak louder. Aside from the restored Section 245(i) People who already qualified as of January As we were going to press, there was news that President George W. Bush had sent provision of the LIFE Act, immigration law 14, 1998, were “grandfathered” to receive a “pointed” oral message via Ambassador Carlos Pascual to President Kuchma, warn- has basically not changed. Similarly, vari- the benefits of Section 245(i). However, ing that a crackdown on protesters is testing the Ukrainian president’s commitment to ous bars to permanent residence remain in many qualified people missed the January democracy and human rights. “The message that we delivered makes quite clear that place. Therefore, Section 245(i), by itself, 14 deadline and others since have fallen out our ability to help them in the future depends on their willingness to abide by the will not cure disqualifying factors, such as a of legal status. The extension of Section Constitution, abide by their commitments to the rule of law,” State Department criminal record, use of fraudulent docu- 245(i) through April 30, 2001, provides a spokesman Richard Boucher said. “We regret the actions by Ukrainian law enforce- ments or material misrepresentations. four-month “window of opportunity” for ment authorities this morning ... They disbanded what we saw as a peaceful demon- Furthermore, Section 245(i) does not grant people to protect their ability to adjust their stration which has been in place along Kyiv’s main street for several weeks.” work authorization, protection from depor- status in this country. Similar comments came from the Helsinki Commission chairman, Sen. Ben tation or travel permission. Nighthorse Campbell, who cited President Bush’s first speech to the Congress: Who is eligible to qualify for the new In addition to restoring Section 245(i), “Nations making progress toward freedom will find America is their friend.” Section 245(i)? the LIFE Act created a new temporary visa He added: “A decade after independence, Ukraine’s progress has stalled.” A person who is eligible for permanent for spouses and minor children of legal per- Which brings us back, unfortunately, to our original point: Ukraine is heading in manent residents awaiting immigrant visas. the wrong direction, and its course must be reversed. residency based on a family relationship or job offer and wishes to adjust status to that In order to address the severe backlogs on of a permanent resident without leaving the the availability of visas for families, the United States could benefit from the new LIFE Act provides a remedy for the spouses March Section 245(i). Most people who entered and minor children of permanent residents. Turning the pages back... the United States without inspection, over- Under current law, because these indi- stayed an admission, acted in violation of viduals are intending immigrants, there is the terms of their status, worked without no way for them to legally come to the 5 authorization, entered as crewmen or were United States, even for a short visit. By cre- admitted in transit without a visa, are con- ating a new “V” visa, the law grants some 2000 A year ago, our Washington correspondent, Yaro Bihun, sidered out of status and would be unable to family members a legal status and work reported on the State Department’s annual report on human complete the process to become a perma- authorization in the United States. In order rights around the globe. Mandated by Congress, these influen- nent U.S. resident without Section 245(i). to qualify for a new “V” visa, the spouse or tial reports on governments’ respect for human rights, democra- child must meet the following criteria: a cy and the rule of law are compiled with information provided by U.S. embassies. Why is unlawful status of concern to green card petition was filed for them on or The report for 1999, released in late February 2000, gave Ukraine a mixed report, cit- potential immigrants, and how can before December 21, 2000, and they must ing “limited progress” in some areas and “serious problems” in others. Section 245(i) help them? have been waiting at least three years. The report cited government interference in the October 1999 presidential election The Immigration Act of 1996 introduced The LIFE Act also creates a new tempo- process and increased pressure on the media – especially the national broadcast media – the so-called three and 10-year bars to rary status for spouses of U.S. citizens through tax inspections and other measures. Ukraine’s civilian authorities were seen as admissibility for those individuals who had awaiting an immigrant visa. For much the generally maintaining “effective control” of the nation’s security forces, although it was been in unlawful status in the United States same reason that led to the creation of the noted that instances of “institutional government corruption” sometimes can lead to new “V” visa, the LIFE Act creates a reme- their improper use and human rights abuses. The report noted that Ukraine was widely dy for the spouses of U.S. citizens who are Andre Michniak, Esq. is the president criticized for failing to curb institutional corruption and abuse; officials who commit outside of the United States and waiting for and founder of The Law Offices of Andre abuses are rarely punished; and anti-corruption legislation is enforced selectively and the approval of an immigrant petition. Michniak, P.C., which maintains offices “mostly against government opponents and low-level officials.” The law expands the “K” visa, which in Philadelphia and Reading, Pa. The report for 1999 also found “some limits” on freedom of assembly, instances of currently only allows fiancees of U.S. citi- Members of this firm represent individu- restrictions on freedom of association and some limits on freedom of movement caused zens to enter the United States for the pur- als and corporations throughout the by the holdover Soviet system of registration, or “propyska.” pose of getting married, to include its use United States, as well as overseas. The by spouses of U.S. citizens, who are already Source: “Ukraine’s human rights record receives mixed report,” by Yaro Bihun, The Ukrainian firm handles immigration, personal Weekly, March 5, 2000, Vol. LXVIII, No. 10. injury and criminal matters. (Continued on page 16) No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places ter is on the issue of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. A recent article notes by Myron B. Kuropas Wilson book is that parts of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate are well-researched opposed to the upcoming papal visit to Dear Editor: Ukraine. I am sad to say that I myself I recently read Andrew Wilson’s latest also am opposed to the pope’s visit for scholarly and well-researched work, “The several reasons. Kuchma’s garage sale Ukrainians: Unexpected Nation” concur- I’m enclosing the recent clipping from President Leonid Kuchma is having a United States, which has provided Ukraine rently with recent articles on Ukraine the Bergen Record quoting the Chicago garage sale. All Soviet-era enterprises and billions of dollars in economic aid, may which appeared in the Economist. In the Tribune on the appointment by the pope industries that Ukraine’s oligarchs and gov- soon impose trade sanctions. The U.S. may February 17-23 issue, the Economist of five new cardinals, one of which is the ernment red-tape dispensers have not been also block Ukraine’s membership in the referred to Ukraine as a “basket case,” Polish archbishop of Lviv. I see no rea- able to pilfer thus far are on the auction bloc World Trade Organization. President while the prior issue of February 10-16 son for such an appointment regardless and going fast. And the winner is (drum Kuchma’s inability to prevent, as promised, was even less flattering. of the papal free-hand to do so. Clearly, roll, please): Russia! What a surprise. the rampant piracy of audio-video products Dr. Myron Kuropas is correct in his one sees Polish expansion onto Ukraine’s We now know that Presidents Kuchma is part of the reason. recent column referring to Prof. Wilson’s Halychyna for a second time since the and Vladimir Putin discussed the produc- Why is Mr. Kuchma storing more of his book as a necessity for any serious student 1930s. Your “The Ukrainian Weekly tion of intercontinental missiles at the same eggs in Moscow’s basket? I believe there of Ukraine. The candid reference to the 2000” – Volume I (1933-1969) pages 96- Dnipropetrovsk factory that our Leonid are three reasons. The first is that it’s easier disappointing current situation in Ukraine 97 clearly describes the abuses to which managed during Soviet times. Questioned for him to deal with Russians than with is also significant, particularly coming the Ukrainian Catholics in Poland were about this development by a U.S. Embassy Westerners. Westerners are more honest from someone who has contributed as subjected in 1946. official, National Security and Defense because corruption is limited by their much as he has to the cause of improving The papal announcement of new car- Council Secretary Oleksander Marchuk nation’s laws. In contrast, the old nomen- conditions both in Ukraine and in diaspora. dinals cites “concern for the sensitive sit- was adamant. “It is absolutely not so,” he klatura mind-set and network (you scratch Starting with a description of the various uation of Catholics in the former Soviet thundered. Right. my back, I’ll scratch yours) is alive and views regarding the origin of Rus’ and the Union” and then goes on about the pon- And now we learn from The Economist well in Russia and the former USSR. Our historic development of the Ukrainian tiff’s intention to respect the Churches that “Russian investors have snapped up a Leonid speaks fluent Russian, but no nation, Prof. Wilson’s book accurately that paid dearly with the lives of bunch of important industrial companies English. It’s easier for him to communi- describes the almost accidental events lead- Christian men and women, but there is including the $70 million sale of 68 percent cate, literally and culturally, with old bud- ing up to independence. He is direct in dis- no mention of Ukrainians in Poland. of the Zaporizhia aluminum smelter to the dies in the former Soviet Union. Their cussing what has happened since. Both True, the pope appointed Archbishop Russian car-maker Avtovaz.” In addition, friendship is an alliance of greed. Prof. Wilson and Dr. Kuropas refer to the Lubomyr Husar a cardinal, but that is not Alfa Group, a well-connected Russian A related reason for Mr. Kuchma’s flir- “deep pockets” of the incumbent political enough. The Ukrainian bishop of Poland holding company, has bought a 67 percent tation is that the opportunity for lining leaders. According to Prof. Wilson, the was transferred by the Poles to Ukraine in share of Ukraine’s LiNOS oil refinery, and one’s pockets are far greater when dealing series of events which lead up to independ- 1946 and then was crucified on the cross a television and radio station. Alfa Group with Russia (barter is the preferred method ence suggest unintended consequences of by the Soviets. Don’t the Ukrainians of also controls Novyi Kanal, a Ukrainian TV of exchange) than with the International the Gorbachev policies of glasnost. Poland also deserve a cardinal? Why station, and Nashe FM, a radio station. Monetary Fund or the United States. The However, Ukraine seized the moment and a shouldn’t Ukrainians have a cardinal in Kyiv correspondent Charles Clover West demands a certain degree of account- long hopeful diaspora welcomed the result. North America? Or is it papal authority to informs us that the Avtovaz purchase was ability. What followed appears to lead to disap- slowly kill the Ukrainian soul, replacing it fiercely opposed by Prime Minister Viktor A final reason is that Mr. Kuchma pointment to those diasporans who were with a Latin Rite authority? Yuschenko who favored KrAZ, a knows that Western nations have grown militant Cold Warriors. When we read of Whoever plans on going to Ukraine Ukrainian firm. Unfortunately, KrAZ was weary of Ukraine’s endless foot-dragging, Russian oligarch purchases of Ukrainian for this Polish entertainment, should con- not able to provide an adequate bank guar- bribe taking, un-kept promises, crooked sider going elsewhere and not waste their energy resources, there are those among antee. government officials, parliamentary skull- time and money for this circus. the Cold Warriors who still will not come “Russian business began a serious push duggery and unprincipled corruption. The My hope is that John Paul II will stay in from the cold. The warmth appears too into Ukraine last year,” reports Mr. Clover rapid decline of a free press, the Gongadze home and let Ukraine wait for a better artificial, particularly with a former KGB from Kyiv, “with the flagship privatization murder, Mr. Kuchma’s ham-fisted response opportunity or another pope. careerist as president of Russia. of the Mykolaiv alumina refinery by a sub- to demonstrations (in time-honored Soviet Prof. Wilson discusses history, geogra- Victor Jaworsky, M.D. sidiary of Russian Aluminum, now the sec- bombastic rhetorical style, he warned of phy, culture, religion and art as he weaves Orangeburg, N.Y. ond largest aluminum group in the world. “anarchists” and “fascists” and blamed his journal from Volodymyr and “The Lay Last year Russian oil giant LukOil solidi- Ukraine’s “enemies” for his problems), as of Ihor’s Host” to the geopolitics of the fied control over the Odesa oil refinery well as his ministerial musical-chairs Kuchma/Putin alliance and Solzhenitsyn’s with a large share purchase, and started a response to governmental failure, are just tri-national pan-Slavism. Thanks for focusing joint venture with the Oriana petrochemical some of the reasons Mr. Kuchma has The book is invigorating to the historian plant, one of the largest in Ukraine.” squandered any moral capital he may have while sobering to those of us who have on Lithuanian event Whereas Western investors “tend to run enjoyed when he first took office. Only hope for continued independence and Dear Editor: away screaming when confronted with Russia understands his woes and offers a eventual economic revival for Ukriane. As a Lithuanian American I would Ukrainian factories and bureaucrats that “helping hand.” It serves as a warning that the achieve- like to commend you for publishing Paul plague them, Russian companies have the At a time when even Ukraine’s great ment of 1991 is still fragile and the work Goble’s article in The Ukrainian Weekly political clout, the experience and the white hope, Viktor Yuschenko, appears to has just begun. (January 21) commemorating the 10th access to cheap energy to make them work have been co-opted by the Kuchma cabal, Paul Thomas Rabchenuk anniversary of the confrontation of better – or at least less badly. Although the it is refreshing to read the “open letter” recently circulated on the Internet by Salem, Mass. Lithuanian citizens with Soviet forces Ukrainian government has tried to block when the troops fired into the crowd sur- some of these deals, few fell in a position courageous young members of the intelli- rounding Vilnius television tower, killing to quibble.” gentsia and students from all regions of 14 demonstrators and threatening to take In the meantime, the West appears to be Ukraine. Among other things, the letter Opposed to pope’s over the Parliament. giving up on Ukraine, especially the bank- clearly declared: “We do not want to live in Mr. Goble provides an excellent ing sector. The Netherlands-based a nation where the corrupted leadership, visit to Ukraine analysis of the situation. In a thorough, Rabobank liquidated its fully owned Kyiv along with the president, are remaking Dear Editor: unbiased way he states facts as they were International Bank last October. In Ukraine into a police-state in order to pre- serve their present privileged positions; we I’m writing to let you know that I at the time and explains how events in February, France’s Société Générale closed Lithuania influenced the breakup of the its doors. The combined profits of do not want to live in a nation where the believe you’re doing a marvelous job Soviet Union. His article reminds the Ukraine’s 153 commercial banks fell 97 people are once again afraid to speak the with your paper. The changes made over world of a historic situation that some percent last year, according to Vitaly Sych, truth and to believe in justice; where every- the past few years are certainly an may prefer to forget. a Kyiv Post staffer. As Western banks thing can be bought and sold, including improvement that reflect excellent jour- move out, Russian banks move in to offer judges and politicians, principles and posi- Louis Gudelis nalism. financing for Russian investors. Russia’s tions, the voice of the electorate, as well as Greenwich, Conn. My second reason for writing this let- Alfa Group last year purchased 76 percent word and thoughts... and where dissidents of the KyivInvestBank, now renamed Alfa are forced to leave the country or be rele- Bank-Ukraine. gated to a political, social and cultural The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a All of this is very legal and easy for the wilderness; we do not wish to be, nor will variety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Russians because Mr. Kuchma has a spe- we be, silenced. We have seen where Canadian communities. Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators cial garage door for Russians only. Russia silence and passivity have led in the past. and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of is determined to keep Ukraine within its The biggest crimes in history were com- either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National sphere of influence – not by military might mitted during a time of public apathy.” Association. as in the past, but by economic power and Brave words, brave students. Pray for political romancing. Mr. Kuchma’s partici- them. Pray also for a Ukraine without Letters should be typed (double-spaced) and signed; they must be originals, pation in eight presidential summits with Kuchma. not photocopies. The daytime phone number and address of the letter-writer Mr. Putin last year suggests that he is smit- must be given for verification purposes. ten by Moscow’s siren song. Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is Things are so bad in Ukraine that the [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9

Congressional delegation visits Kyiv on cooperative exchange initiative by Roman Woronowycz to ascertain the state of U.S.-sponsored Kyiv Press Bureau aid programs And, the U.S. legislators ran headlong KYIV – A U.S. Congressional delega- into Tapegate and the Gongadze affair, tion has agreed on a cooperative which occupied a considerable amount of exchange initiative with Ukraine’s their official meetings with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, which will allow the political leadership, including President two legislative bodies to address prob- lems common to their countries. Leonid Kuchma, Prime Minister Viktor The initiative was announced on Yuschenko and Verkhovna Rada February 23 in Kyiv by the group of five Chairman Ivan Pliusch. U.S. lawmakers, three Republicans and U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon, who chaired two Democrats, while on a tour of the delegation, said the cooperative Moldova, Russia and Ukraine aimed at exchange program with the Ukrainian broadening relations with the parliaments Parliament, which was proposed by the of the three countries. While the U.S. U.S. side, would allow the two sides to Efrem Lukatsky work more closely and better understand delegation spent two days in Kyiv, two of Delegation members (from left) Reps. Marcy Kaptur, Curt Weldon, Bob Schaffer its members, Rep. Marcy Kaptur and each other. “Some of us in Congress have been and Andrew Crenshaw listen to remarks by Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Rep. Bob Schaffer, who have Ukrainian Yuschenko during their visit to Kyiv. roots and will lead the cooperative concerned that we have not understood exchange effort, spent additional time the problems and opportunities in underscored that it would not consist would develop an agenda that would here. Ukraine more fully,” explained Rep. simply of symbolic meetings and formal concentrate on issues in which both leg- The U.S. delegation also met with Weldon. toasts. islatures have expressed interest, includ- leading members of the Kyiv press corps The congressman, who explained that He said that Rep. Kaptur and Rep. ing commerce, energy, medicine and and representatives of the non-govern- the point was “to increase the level of Schaffer, leading members of the agriculture. mental organizations to hear first-hand engagement,” said the thrust of the pro- Congressional Ukrainian Caucus in the about the problems of press freedom and gram would be legislative exchanges, but House of Representatives, as co-chairs (Continued on page 9)

In a “normal society,” following all of the revelations in Moroz, visiting U.S. ... recent months, the president would have resigned by now, (Continued from page 1) said Mr. Moroz. And he added that he is confident the recordings purportedly made by the president’s personal coalition will bring about his removal from office and initi- security guard, Maj. Mykola Melnychenko, who is now in ate necessary reforms by the end of May or in early June. hiding somewhere in Europe. Mr. Moroz arrived in Washington on the day the State This abuse is prevalent throughout Ukrainian society, he Department released its annual world human rights report. said – in the monopoly of clans that block economic In the section dealing with Ukraine, the U.S. government reforms, authoritarianism and the elimination of the sepa- criticized Ukraine’s “poor” record on press freedom, in ration of powers in government, one-party rule, repression handling of the investigation of Mr. Gongadze’s disappear- of dissent, total control of the media and abuse of human ance and in other areas. rights. The visit also came on the heels of increased reporting Mr. Moroz was invited to the United States by the in the U.S. press about the “Kuchmagate” scandal and two Eurasia Group, a private consulting organization founded hard-hitting editorials criticizing the Kuchma administra- in 1998 to promote “understanding, development and tion by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times in the investment” in that region. previous week. While in Washington, Mr. Moroz said, he would be Some of the questioners at the RFE/RL briefing pointed meeting with representatives of the U.S. government and to a number of inconsistencies in Maj. Melnychenko’s tap- Congress. His schedule also included wider meetings with ing story: journalists, businessmen and interested specialists in that • If Maj. Melnychenko began taping President Kuchma region, such as the briefing at RFE/RL and two paid in 1998, when he first heard criminal activities being dis- events, in Washington and New York. cussed, why did he not reveal the tapes’ contents during the To counter the abuses of the Kuchma administration, 1999 election campaign, when it could have hurt Mr. Mr. Moroz said, the Ukraine Without Kuchma movement Kuchma’s re-election chances? was formed; it now has more than 35 political parties and • The estimated 300 hours of taped conversations, if organizations, encompassing the entire spectrum – left to done on a recorder hidden beneath the sofa, would require right – of political affiliation in the country. More recently, that Maj. Melnychenko come into the office, retrieve the the Forum for National Salvation was created, bringing recorder and change the tape at least 150 times. How did Yaro Bihun into the opposition movement an even wider range of peo- he accomplish that without being noticed? Socialist Party leader Oleksander Moroz speaks at ple from all walks of life, he said. • If, indeed, the tapes contain evidence of crimes in the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty offices in Washington. “The overriding goal of the opposition is not so much to president’s office, why are they being handed out piece- remove President Kuchma, as such. One could say that he meal and not made available all at once? the government archives. is but a temporary player in this,” Mr. Moroz said. “We are Mr. Moroz said that he does not favor the release of all “This is not a detective novel,” he said. Although talking about changing the system of government, by of the tapes. After President Kuchma is removed and Maj. Melnychenko has said that he taped the president strengthening the power of the Parliament and Cabinet of changes are made in the governmental structures, he said, a on his own, Mr. Moroz said he does not discount the Ministers – to put it another way, to make the prime minis- special commission would study these tapes, investigations probability that the Ukrainian security services were ter a chancellor and not just a whipping boy.” would be conducted and the evidence would be sealed in involved in the taping. While the president at first denied but later admitted that the recordings were made in his office, Mr. Moroz said he shifted the blame for it between Western and Russian intelligence services, depending whom he was trying to appease at the time, Moroz comments on liquidation of tent city and even accused some unnamed mischief-makers with- by Yaro Bihun As for the event in Kyiv itself, Mr. Moroz said it in Ukraine. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly was an indication of the “agony” of the present gov- “I can’t say to what extent the Ukrainian security servic- ernment. “It cannot justify its position constitutional- es were involved in the taping, but I think that they were WASHINGTON – One of the leaders of the move- ly,” he said, “so it relies on force.” involved,” Mr. Moroz said. He noted that the abuse of ment against President Leonid Kuchma, Ukrainian He also pointed out that President Kuchma recent- electronic surveillance within the government is wide- Socialist Party leader Oleksander Moroz, heard about ly met with a group of U.S. congressmen and assured spread. “In our country, the police bugs the security serv- the liquidation of the tent city on the Khreschatyk them that he would never allow the use of force ice; the security service bugs the police; and together they while meeting with representatives of the U.S. gov- against demonstrators. But they did just that on bug the Cabinet of Ministers and leading politicians. All ernment and Congress in Washington. March 1, he added, despite protests by Oleh Bilorus, my phones are constantly monitored,” he said. “In such an While the official U.S. reaction had not yet been the former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States environment it simply would have been impossible to keep announced in Washington that Thursday morning, and now a member of Parliament, who was there dur- conversations in the president’s office secret.” March 1, Mr. Moroz said that U.S. Ambassador ing the police action. Mr. Moroz said that in 1997 almost the entire reserve Carlos Pascual’s reaction in Kyiv was “a good indica- This action, Mr. Moroz said, “confirms once again fund of the Cabinet of Ministers was used to buy the latest tion about the future formulation of the U.S. position that the current government has absolutely no respect eavesdropping equipment in France. in this matter.” for the Constitution, the law and human rights.” Finally, asked how he views Ukraine’s relationship with “They have consistently underscored the need for “It is afraid,” he added, “because of its responsibil- Russia, he said that “naturally, it is our closest and largest the use of democratic means, based on the ity for past criminal activities, and it is afraid of the partner and neighbor. Without a doubt, we need to expand Constitution and law,” he said. possibility of their investigation.” our relations with it, while protecting our interests and sov- ereign rights.” No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 9

The actual analysis was carried out by a Tape analysis yields... private European forensic accounting firm (Continued from page 1) that specializes in analyzing electronic evi- “rather slim,” if any presupposed alterations dence. The firm was hired by IPI and Gryshchenko writes to Washington Post to them were made “at a professional Freedom House for the job. Following is the text of Ambassador Kostyantyn Gryshchenko’s letter to the level.” The results, announced by Serhii editor of The Washington Post as published on March 1. However, the report – prepared by two Holovatii, the secretary of an ad hoc parlia- international non-governmental human mentary committee of the Verkhovna Rada The February 21 editorial “The Struggle for Ukraine” did not reflect reality rights organizations, the Vienna-based that requested in December that the IPI for at least four reasons: International Press Institute and Freedom have the tapes analyzed, immediately set (1) It is exactly under President Leonid Kuchma’s leadership that Ukraine for House, located in New York – also empha- off a series of contradictory statements by six years followed the path of integration into European institutions, established sized that the analysis does not mean that the committee’s leadership. and continues to develop cooperation with NATO and strives to enter the World the audiotapes are fakes. Mr. Holovatii asserted that the report Trade Organization. Recent efforts to improve relations with Russia do not con- conclusively states the tapes are authentic, “It suggests only that their authenticity tradict this major direction of Ukraine’s foreign policy. but uses the convoluted language of scien- cannot be proved to a high degree of cer- (2) The disappearance of journalist Heorhiy Gongadze is a tragedy for all tific research and logic, which makes it dif- tainty via forensic analysis,” stated the Ukrainians. Along with the so-called tapes scandal, it is being exploited by report. ficult to understand the results. “This does not mean that the tapes are Soviet-style forces and their allies in an attempt to destabilize the Ukrainian gov- It further explained that because two of ernment. the tapes are digital recordings and a third not authentic; it only means that a high level of authenticity cannot be established,” (3) Allegations related to those two issues are being debated in the national one was converted to a digital format via a media, parliament and by the public, while generally peaceful demonstrations in computer, “a library of digital samples said Mr. Holovatii, a national deputy who the national capital, Kiev [sic], take place freely with minimum law enforcement could have been created, then deployed to has spearheaded the investigation into the presence. These are signs of a young but viable democracy. reorder the contents, or to construct ficti- authenticity of the tape recordings made in tious elements to insert into the conversa- the president’s inner sanctum by Maj. (4) Ukraine needs transparent and credible completion of the investigation of tions.” Mykola Melnychenko, a former bodyguard the Gongadze case, further strengthening freedom of press and continuing the Yet, the report concludes by strongly to the president now in hiding in an progress along the road of building a civil society and furthering economic asserting that, while such a procedure could unknown location in Europe. reforms. “They did not establish either falsifica- be utilized realistically to construct or tamp- Kostyantyn Gryshchenko er with a relatively small amount of tape, tion or editing, and they have explained why,” added the controversial lawmaker. Ambassador the effort would be nearly impossible for Embassy of Ukraine the 300 hours of recordings that were given However, National Deputy Oleksander Washington over for analysis. Lavrynovych, the chairman of the parlia- “If the existing evidence had consisted mentary committee, said the results only only of the approximately 25-minute-long further muddle the issues. He said the Ukrainian president had recordings related to the Gongadze case, “We have made no progress, practically. accepted an offer originally made by U.S. one could possibly imagine some manipu- There is no acknowledgment of authentici- Congressional delegation... (Continued from page 8) Ambassador Carlos Pascual to have the lations or doctoring by a ‘potential aggres- ty, and neither is there proof that [the tapes] FBI do a forensic examination of the sor.’ However, as the total volume of are not authentic,” said Mr. Lavrynovych, Rep. Weldon explained that exchanges body found outside Kyiv in mid- recordings available to the [Verkhovna who explained that he had not had time for of U.S. congressmen and Ukrainian November, now acknowledged to be the Rada] Investigative Commission covers a thorough analysis of the report because national deputies would take place at remains of Mr. Gongadze (see story on hundreds of hours of conversation over the Mr. Holovatii had not given him a copy. least twice a year. Additional communi- page 4). period of three months, it seems hard to The relationship between Mr. cation and transfers of information would Rep. Weldon also said the U.S. law- believe that such a huge amount of docu- Lavrynovych and Mr. Holovatii has take place via Internet linkages that are makers voiced their concerns that in the mentary evidence may have been doctored become a sideshow in this case because the planned. investigation and in all aspects of the or manipulated,” states the report. outspoken and dogged secretary of the The longtime Pennsylvania congress- political crisis surrounding it government The report supports recent admissions by committee often has wrenched the spotlight man also said that while several mem- officials abide by the rule of law and President Kuchma and Procurator General from its low-key chairman. During a bers of the delegation, including himself principles of non-violence, and assure Mykhailo Potebenko – which came after February 23 press conference Mr. Holovatii and Rep. Dennis Kucinich, have a large individual rights of speech, thought and earlier denials – that the voices on the said Mr. Lavrynovych had been invited to Ukrainian American constituency, which assembly. He said President Kuchma had recordings are those of the president and attend the meeting with the press, but had makes their interest in Ukraine logical, told them that would be the case. other politicians, as originally had been excused himself because he had another the goal is to get hundreds of other law- “We tried to assess whether the presi- alleged by the anti-Kuchma forces. appointment. makers involved. The only way that dent would uphold the requirements and The anti-Kuchma forces had hoped that When contacted by certain television would happen, he explained, would be an indisputable assertion by an independent media for a comment on the results of the in a very candid and forthright way he to address issues high on the U.S. agen- said he would,” explained Rep. Weldon. analyst that the voices are real and the tapes analysis, however, Mr. Lavrynovych, said da, such as natural resources and the he was in the process of trying to get a copy But the U.S. lawmakers also warned authentic would jump-start a process that environment, health care and defense of the report from Vienna. He said he had the president’s opponents that as part of a quickly would lead to the removal of the issues, which he said also concern been told the report had been mailed direct- democracy they had to refrain from mob president from office. Ukrainians. ly to Mr. Holovatii’s home address. rule and allow for due process and the But the mixed results will allow the pres- Rep. Kaptur, who has supported Mr. Holovatii did not dispute the fact presumption of innocence. ident and his supporters to maintain, as they Ukrainian causes for years and first visit- that he has had the report since February 22 “Any resolution of the Gongadze case have, that the tapes are doctored recordings ed the country in 1972, said the exchange and that he withheld its public release to get without taking these things into consider- of normal political conversations the presi- initiative is much more than a symbolic dent had with his ministers and other politi- a sound Ukrainian translation of the ation will adversely affect U.S.-Ukraine English-language report. He did not explain program to appease Ukrainian American resolutions,” said Mr. Weldon. cians on various subjects, including the constituencies. fight against corruption. why he did not provide the chairman of the The congressional delegation investigative committee with a copy. “This is not just about Ukrainian announced that it would introduce a reso- President Kuchma and Mr. Potebenko Americans and preserving cultural her- have said the recordings are part of a con- Since National Deputy Oleksander lution in the U.S. House of Moroz announced in November 2000 that itage, but about working with one of the Representatives calling for an open spiracy by the president’s political oppo- most important countries of Central nents to oust him from office at all costs. he had received some 25 minutes of audio- investigation into the Gongadze murder tape that he said implicate President Europe,” she explained. and a peaceful resolution to the political The IPI/Freedom House report, which A day earlier, during a meeting of the was signed by IPI Director Prof. Johann Kuchma and his closest cronies in the dis- crisis that is consuming Kyiv. appearance of journalist Heorhii Gongadze, congressional delegation with leading Two of the lawmakers, Mr. Schaffer Fritz, explained that the tapes would in all members of the Kyiv press corps and probability not pass scrutiny as evidence in some 300 additional hours have surfaced. and Mr. Kucinich, trekked to the city In them the president and top advisers are NGOs, Ms. Kaptur said she would con- center during their stay to get a first-hand a court of law because there is no proof centrate on developing a dialogue with they were maintained in compliance with heard talking about kickbacks, payoffs, look at the tent city constructed by the Ukrainian parliamentarians on agricultur- international standards for documentation, theft of large amounts of state money and anti-Kuchma forces. al reform. preservation and availability for review. the rigging of the 1999 presidential elec- Mr. Kucinich said he had decided to tions. “I have long believed that the freedom visit after he was informed that an order But the most damaging recordings – if of land is essential to a free society,” said had been given to tear the encampment they were proved to be authentic – would Rep. Kaptur during a frank conversation down, which turned out to be a false be the initial ones in which President with the journalists and NGO officials alarm. Quotable notes Kuchma is heard discussing, initially with that touched on several subjects – not the While in the area, the U.S. representa- “I feel that one must not use force his Chief of Staff Volodymyr Lytvyn and least of which was the political crisis in tive from the Cleveland area attempted to unless all means for a peaceful reso- then with Minister of Internal Affairs Yurii Ukraine. The crisis – caused by the dis- take a peek inside the now walled-in lution are exhausted.” The use of Kravchenko, the need to get rid of Mr. appearance and murder of Heorhii Independence Square, at the place where force, “only politically polarizes Gongadze, a controversial if not widely Gongadze, along with audiotapes that a memorial stands to St. Michael the problems, which have elevated this known journalist who had started one of subsequently surfaced, seemingly impli- Archangel, only to be confronted by six conflict to its current level.” Ukraine’s first Internet newspapers in early cating the Ukrainian president and high militiamen who gruffly inquired about 2000. Mr. Gongadze had severely criticized government officials – has caused an his purposes. Mr. Kucinich said he quick- – Ukraine’s Prime Minister Viktor the way the presidential elections were run international stir. ly realized the irony of a boarded-up Yuschenko, commenting on the and more and more frequently published Mr. Weldon said the delegation held a Independence Square. March 1 police action in Kyiv, as stories on the illegal undertakings of gov- candid and open conversation with “I quickly said a prayer to St. Michael reported by the BBC in London, ernment officials and lawmakers associated President Kuchma on the subject and was for the militia and in support of that where he is on an official visit. with the president, and political and busi- satisfied with the tone and substance of which this square represents,” Rep. ness kingpins known as oligarchs. his responses. Kucinich stated. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9 U. of Alberta offers course in “Ukrainian Through its Living Culture”

by Deanna T. Yurchuk Ukrainian language and culture courses, as taught in the department of modern lan- During the academic year 2000-2001 well as Slavic linguistics, at the University guages and cultural studies (MLCS), which there were 182 undergraduate registrations PARSIPPANY, N.J.– The department of of Alberta in Edmonton since 1999. In this offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Ukrainian courses offered by MLCS. modern languages and cultural studies at the short interview she speaks about her experi- involving 10 language areas. Both of these Currently there are 13 students pursuing University of Alberta has announced a new departments are under the wing of the graduate degrees, among them Mykola travel-study course in Lviv called ences as a young professor at the university. Faculty of Arts, a degree-granting body. Soroka from Kyiv University, who holds “Ukrainian Through its Living Culture” to What is the most interesting aspect of The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian the prestigious F.S. Chia Ph.D. Scholarship. be offered for the first time this summer. your job? Studies (CIUS) is a separate institution, According to the course description, the which is under the wing of the university’s How do students benefit from your program is designed to enhance practical The great spectrum of students’ talents vice-president of research, and does not program? language skills through a direct experience offers daily challenges, innovations and cre- grant degrees. The focus of the CIUS is on of current life in Ukraine. It employs con- Our language courses emphasize practi- ativity for each of my courses. Every course history and the social sciences. temporary popular culture and media, tak- cal skills. Opportunities to work in Ukraine is composed of a unique group, with its own Subsumed under these entities (CIUS, ing maximum advantage of the urban Lviv are expanding daily. We believe that “joie de vivre.” It is exciting when students H&C, MLCS), Ukrainian studies were rec- environment to expand vocabulary and Ukraine will play an important role in the themselves strive to not only learn but to ognized in 1997 as an emerging area of comprehension. “Ukrainian Through its future and that a good command of offer fresh and insightful ideas into the sub- excellence at the University of Alberta. This Living Culture” is taught in Ukrainian and Ukrainian will soon become a powerful ject matter. My greatest pleasure is to year, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts for- is open to Canadian as well as international asset. Equally important will be an appreci- observe students’ progress in their studies warded the university’s central administra- students. and the successes they enjoy in life. tion the recommendation to recognize ation of Ukrainian culture. Being an inte- This intensive course, whose instructor Ukrainian studies as an established area of gral part of a forward-looking department is Alla Nedashkivska, an assistant profes- How big is the Ukrainian studies excellence. that emphasizes teaching methodologies sor in the department of modern languages department at the University of Alberta? and the inseparable relationship between and cultural studies, is over a month long What classes does the university offer? language and culture, the Ukrainian pro- (July 8-August 10). Prof. Nedashkivska is There is no Ukrainian studies department gram at the University of Alberta offers a native of Lviv and holds a B.A. in Slavic at the University of Alberta, rather, At the department of modern languages many opportunities for experimentation and philology from Ivan Franko State Ukrainian topics are taught within two and cultural studies undergraduate students discovery. For the more academically University in Lviv and a Ph.D. in Applied departments. Various courses on Ukrainian can pursue Ukrainian studies at the bachelor inclined, Ukrainian literature presents many and Slavic Languages from the University history are offered in the department of his- of arts, master of arts and doctoral levels. interesting theoretical questions. Addressing of Pittsburgh. tory and classics (H&C) and the Ukrainian On this continent there is no other universi- them can only benefit the comparativists. Prof. Nedashkivska has been teaching language, literature, folklore and culture are ty with such a wide spectrum of offerings. Ukrainian linguistics addresses a great array The Ukrainian language and literature pro- of contemporary topics (such as the lan- gram in MLCS has undergone two major guage of mass media, discourse and prag- curriculum reforms: one in 1993 and anoth- matics, language and gender, etc.). We er in 1999. believe that the days are gone when Slavic The new menu of courses proposed most studies were the monopoly of Russianists. recently will be available as of the fall of The synergy created by the close proxim- 2001. It includes language courses at all ity of historians, language and literature levels, a set of courses covering the entire specialists and folklorists makes this an historical continuum of Ukrainian literature attractive place for research and study. Our (11th-20th centuries), folklore courses and library has the best collection of Ucrainica linguistic courses. Some of the new offer- in western Canada. ings include: Ukrainian in the Media and Internet, Language and Films, Children’s What do you hope the students will Literature, Translating Literature, Language accomplish while studying abroad? Issues in Contemporary Ukraine, and Mykola Hohol. My strongest hope is that the students will make the maximum use of and enjoy How many professors and students do everyday life in Ukraine. I am confident you have? that they will enhance their practical lan- guage skills and expand their understanding In the department of modern languages of contemporary Ukrainian culture. Since and cultural studies there are five full-time the students will be living on the premises professors engaged in the Ukrainian pro- of the Lviv University, they will have the gram. They are: Bohdan Medwidsky, opportunity to meet students from Ukraine Andriy Nahachewsky (both in folklore), and learn from them as well. Oleh S. Ilnytskyj, Natalia Pylypiuk (both in The course will also include trips to the languages and literature) and Prof. Professors and students from the Ukrainian studies department. Nedashkivska (in language and linguistics). (Continued on page 25)

Ukrainian groups seek to save Verkhovyna by Oleh Kolodiy members of the UFA began a campaign to try to The UFA responds convince Mr. Oleksyn to sell the property to the by Roma Hadzewycz MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – The Ukrainian UACF, and a meeting between the UACF and American Cultural Foundation and members of PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Asked to comment on the controversy over the UFA and the lawyers for both groups took the Ukrainian community in Glen Spey, N.Y., are the sale of Verkhovyna, Ukrainian Fraternal Association President Ivan place on January 31. fighting to save the Verkhovyna resort center. Oleksyn provided a chronology of events resulting from the At its convention in 1998 and its Supreme Mr. Oleksyn indicated that since the Pennsylvania Insurance Department’s long-standing pressure on the Council meeting in 2000, the Ukrainian Fraternal Monticello group was scheduled to close the UFA to sell its resort or else face the possibility of a takeover or a Association voted to sell Verkhovyna to the contract on January 29, he would sell for the forced merger with another fraternal – and not necessarily a Ukrainian UACF for the price of $925,000. In August 2000 same price of $1.1 million and without the previ- group. the UACF received a contract from UFA ous clauses if he could be assured that the UACF Mr. Oleksyn underscored that the UFA had wanted to sell President Ivan Oleksyn for this sale. in fact had the money. Verkhovyna to a Ukrainian buyer and, in fact, promoted such a sale by That contract contained a number of clauses UACF President Dr. Stepan Woroch presented supporting mailings soliciting funds for the purchase and giving the that made it impossible for the UACF to obtain a a faxed letter from a bank approving a mortgage Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation (UACF) the addresses of all its branches. mortgage to purchase Verkhovyna, including based on a 30 percent down payment and the The sale of Verkhovyna to the UACF was approved during the stipulations that the UCAF could not resell the signing of an acceptable standard contract. He 1998 UFA Convention and again during the UFA Supreme Council property without UFA permission for a number suggested that a contract be signed immediately meeting in 2000, at which time council members voted unanimous- of years to be determined and that no third party with a 10 percent down payment. Mr. Oleksyn ly during a roll-call vote to sell the resort to the UACF. That motion would be allowed to participate in the deal (the indicated that, pending a vote of the UFA execu- contained two key clauses, one which stipulated that the resort was UCAF at the time had a third party, a Ukrainian tive the next day, a contract would be signed. The being sold “as is” and another which provided that if the UACF did religious group that was interested in supporting next day however, Mr. Oleksyn took steps to not meet specified conditions and deadlines, the UFA could sell to the purchase of Verkhovyna). The UACF asked complete the deal with the Monticello group. someone else. for a meeting to discuss these clauses, but the Oleh Dekajlo, the lawyer for the groups Mr. Oleksyn acknowledged that the UFA had inserted a clause into UFA’s lawyer replied that the contract must be attempting to stop the sale of Verkhovyna to any the contact proposed to the UACF stipulating that the foundation could non-Ukrainian group, filed papers for an injunc- signed as is and refused to meet. not resell the resort for a period of three years, and he explained that tion to stop the sale. On February 15, Mr. In December 2000 Mr. Oleksyn signed a con- the clause was added because the UFA wanted to ensure that the prop- Dekajlo, representing UACF and UFA members, tract for the sale of Verkhovyna to a non- erty would remain in Ukrainian hands. Ukrainian group based in Monticello, N.Y., for filed an injunction against the sale of Vekhovyna the price of approximately $1.1 million. in Federal Court in Monticello. A court date is (Continued on page 13) The Ukrainian community in Glen Spey and scheduled for March 7. No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 11

FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY by Ingert Kuzych

Philatelic folk art in 2000 In June of 1999, The Weekly’s “Focus “Kucheriavky” (Flowers), while the right on Philately” article dealt with “A Rich stamp presents “Kalyna and Bird.” Both Heritage of Folk Art.” I felt it was time to works date from the 1950s. revisit that subject, since several of last August saw the release of a single stamp year’s philatelic releases so beautifully marking Obzhynky, the Ukrainian harvest incorporated folk motifs into their designs. festival (Figure 4). Shown in a somewhat The first issue of last year that featured modernistic style are some of the traditions folk art was also the most anticipated. of this celebration: the Harvest Queen, Rumors of a souvenir sheet depicting wearing a woven “crown” made of wheat; pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) had long the singing of special songs; the harvest been circulating; finally, in April, it feast; etc. All of the figures wear traditional appeared (Figure 1). Most everyone agreed peasant attire. that the long wait had been worthwhile. Personally, I found that the almost car- Shown on a deep red background are toonish presentation of this stamp some- decorated eggs from six Ukrainian regions: what trivialized the beauty of the Obzhynky Podillia (upper left), Chernihiv (upper ceremonies. For me this issue was the most right), Kyiv (middle left), Odesa (middle disappointing of all the 2000 philatelic right), the Hutsul region (lower left), and issues. Volyn (lower right). The surrounding sel- Perhaps the most striking release of last vage shows a foliage design in gold along year was an October souvenir sheet titled with Kalyna berries. Along the top is an “Ukrainian Flowers.” This very unusual angel with outstretched arms; the bottom and at the same time very fetching design features an old-fashioned thatch-roofed, vil- features the bust of a young woman wear- lage house. ing a folk outfit, coral necklaces and an Although I like this issue very much, the oversized floral garland (Figure 5). The beauty of the pysanky made me wish more plaiting of garlands is an ancient and hon- had been presented. Was so much surround- ored Ukrainian folk ritual. ing selvage really necessary? Couldn’t it Six stamps highlight the flowers that have been reduced and a couple more eggs make up the garland. In the upper left are shown? Oh well, perhaps next time. chornobryvtsi (marigolds), always a About three weeks after the pysanky favorite flower to include in wreaths and release, another item featuring folk art was introduced. The issue was in an unusual (Continued on page 18) FIGURE 1. Ukraine’s first stamp issue featuring pysanky. horizontal souvenir sheet highlighting Ukraine Post’s participation in two major philatelic exhibitions: WIPA 2000 in Vienna and The Stamp Show 2000 in London. Depicted are two pairs of young couples, dressed in folk costumes, sending and receiving letters. The two central fig- ures are apparently still “back home” in western Ukraine as their darkened back- ground shows the Carpathians and a wood- en church. The outside figures, in urban set- tings, have received their beloved’s mis- sives (Figure 2). Despite being drawn in a slightly humor- ous style, this colorful souvenir sheet is utterly charming. The rich apparel of the FIGURE 2. This unusual souvenir sheet proved popular at the international stamp shows where it was featured. characters is carefully and beautifully depicted in striking detail. The souvenir sheets were popular items at the two stamp shows where they were introduced – and not only for their eye-catching appeal. Beneath the central portion of the sheet, under the logos of the two shows, appear the first stamps of Austria and Great Britain, respectively. Such stamp-on-stamp issues are a popular collecting topic in phi- lately; this was undoubtedly kept in mind during the stamp design process. In July a two-stamp and label issue was released featuring artist Tetiana Pata (1884- 1976). This was the third year in a row that a female folk artist had been so honored. The arrangement of having the two outside stamps flank a portrait of the artist, has become traditional (Figure 3). FIGURE 3. Folk artist Tetiana Pata specialized in flowers. The stamp on the left is her FIGURE 4. Stamp commemo- The left stamp shows a painting titled painting “Kucheriavky,” on the right is “Kalyna and Bird.” rating the Obzhynky festival.

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Meanwhile, National Deputy Serhii was not signed. So, I consider that they Newsbriefs Tyhypko, leader of the pro-presidential The UFA responds [the UACF] invalidated this thing with (Continued from page 2) Labor Ukraine Party, said the parliamen- (Continued from page 10) their actions.” power again in Ukraine,” Mr. Melnychenko tary opposition should obtain the right to However, in the end, after four years of Furthermore, Mr. Wichar said that, in told Patrick Tyler of The Times, who inter- appoint one deputy chairman of the discussions, the UACF did not sign a con- accordance with the UFA By-Laws, a sim- viewed him in an undisclosed location in a Parliament and several chairpersons of tract with the UFA and “it became evident ple majority vote by the executive is need to Central European country. (RFE/RL parliamentary committees. (RFE/RL that the UACF did not have money – not sell the resort. On November 20, 2000, the Newsline, The New York Times) Newsline) even for a down payment – and thus was UFA executive voted to sell Verkhovyna to another interested party, a private individ- U.S. cites rights problems in Russia not capable of buying the resort,” Mr. Lesia Gongadze asks to meet with Kuchma Oleksyn said. Meanwhile, the Insurance ual. Both UFA officers told The Weekly they KYIV – After Deputy Procurator- WASHINGTON – In its annual Human Department kept up its pressure. UFA Vice-President Stephen M. Wichar believe the judge will rule on March 7 that General Oleksii Bahanets on February 26 Rights Report released on February 26 the Sr. added, “October 31, 2000, was the the UFA acted properly and, as a result, the ruled that the headless corpse found at U.S. State Department said that “serious deadline for the closing, but it never hap- UFA will be able to proceed with the sale of Tarascha near Kyiv in November is that of problems remain” in Russia’s observance pened because the contract for purchase Verkhovyna to the non-Ukrainian buyer. missing journalist Heorhii Gongadze, Lesia of human rights, Western agencies report- Gongadze, mother of the missing journalist, ed. Among the most pressing, the report asked President Leonid Kuchma for a said, are problems involving “the inde- meeting, saying it may become a “positive pendence and freedom of the media and UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION step to finding the truth that will help us put the conditions of pretrial detention and tor- an end to this complex and important case.” ture of prisoners.” It added that Moscow’s (RFE/RL Newsline) record is poor in Chechnya, where Russian ANNUITY RATES security forces demonstrate little respect Communists plan protests in March for basic human rights. It also suggested EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2001 that government institutions “remain KYIV – The Communist Party of largely unreformed” and that government Single & Flexible Premium Annuities Ukraine (CPU) is going to hold a nation- leaders remain “mostly silent about viola- wide protest action on March 12-17 under tions of human rights and democratic First year rate (new money) the slogans “Down with the Regime of practices.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Kuchma and Yuschenko” and “All the (rate locked in for one year) 7.00% Power to the Working People,” Interfax Russian media minister cites U.S. lies reported on February 26, quoting the CPU website. The goal of the action is “to tell MOSCOW – Russia’s Media Minister Single & Flexible Premium Annuities people the truth about what is going on in Mikhail Lesin said on February 27 that (EXISTING) Ukraine, and to rouse them for an organ- Moscow is considering the launch of an ized, conscious struggle for their human advertising campaign in the United States $100,000.00 and over 6.00% rights.” The CPU declared its intention of aimed at creating a positive image of correcting the “main mistake” of the Russia in American society, Interfax Ukraine Without Kuchma rallies by reported. He said that the U.S. administra- $50,000.00 - $99,999.99 expanding anti-regime protests to include tion is spending “a large amount of money (EXISTING) wider social strata. CPU leader Petro on making Russia’s image worse,” and he 5.75% Symonenko told the agency that the “ultra- asked rhetorically: “When will they stop rightist nationalists,” who actively partici- telling Americans lies about the processes pate in ongoing anti-Kuchma protests, “are that are taking place in our country?” He $100.00 - $49,999.99 destroying the idea of social justice and said that Moscow will publish within two (EXISTING) 5.50% diverting the people from the understanding weeks a report “On the Situation of that [Ukraine’s] economic reform has no Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Action prospects in essence.” (RFE/RL Newsline) in the United States.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Flexible 10 Annuity Medvedchuk: coalition Cabinet is needed Pliusch sees no crisis in Rada (Year 2) 6.00% KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Vice- KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ivan Chairman Viktor Medvedchuk told journal- Pliusch said on February 22 that there is no Stop playing with your retirement. ists on February 26 that Prime Minister crisis in the Parliament, Interfax reported. The stock market may go up and down, Viktor Yuschenko will survive in his post According to Mr. Pliusch, even if the only if the president, the Parliament and the Fatherland Party caucus (32 deputies) quits but your retirement should be secure government agree on forming a “coalition the pro-government majority as it has sug- from such fluctuations. A UNA annuity offers safety Cabinet,” Interfax reported. Mr. gested it may do, the majority will still have Medvedchuk noted that unless a coalition 253 deputies who are sufficient to pass and guarantees constant growth. Cabinet is formed under Mr. Yuschenko, “effective decisions.” Commenting on the For information on UNA Annuities call toll free: “the reformist parliamentary majority will current anti-Kuchma protests, Mr. Pliusch create a new coalition government with a said they are weak. “There is no need to new prime minister.” Kyiv-based political think about violent methods [to deal with 1-800-253-9862 ext. 3013 analyst Mykola Tomenko said the same day those protests],” he added. (RFE/RL that the Parliament will “most likely” dis- Newsline) miss Prime Minister Yuschenko in April because of his “failure to fulfill the govern- ment program” that was approved by law- makers a year ago. According to Mr. Tomenko, the prime minister may be voted out jointly by the Communists – whose rep- resentative will subsequently head the legis- lature – and some currently pro-Kuchma caucuses that want Mr. Medvedchuk to head the government. (RFE/RL Newsline) Communists want Yuschenko’s ouster KYIV – The Communist Party parlia- mentary caucus will vote to dismiss Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko if the issue is raised in the Verkhovna Rada, the Eastern Economist Daily reported on February 28. “This government openly states that it exe- cutes all IMF recommendations ... It is carrying out an anti-social, anti-national policy,” Communist lawmaker Heorhii Kriuchkov noted, referring to recent rumors that the Communists may side with some pro-Kuchma legislators to oust Mr. Yuschenko. Progressive Socialist Party leader Natalia Vitrenko told Interfax on February 27 that she does not rule out the possibility of cooperation between the Communists and some “oligarchic” parlia- mentary caucuses in order to change the top leadership alignment in Ukraine. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9

Weeklong celebrations in Rome mark elevation of Cardinal Lubomyr Husar (Continued on page 14) after the election of Bishop Husar by the Synod of Bishops. in his soul: “The sun has warmed us today and spring has In a recent article about the new cardinals, published in the arrived for our Church.” After the profession of faith and the taking of the oath, each monthly magazine Inside the Vatican, editor Robert Moynihan Perhaps most moving was a brief statement from Cardinal new cardinal knelt before the pope to receive the bull of the reported that the Eastern Churches are “steppingstones on the Husar’s niece and goddaughter, Maria Rypan of Toronto, who creation of cardinals, to be assigned a title or deaconry, and to road toward the Orthodox.” acted as the family spokesperson for a delegation of 21 exchange a kiss of peace. Mrsgr. Dacko explained: “And, as far as ecumenical dia- nephews and nieces, their spouses and children. They came Amid a sea of red caps and capes, the Ukrainian Catholic logue is concerned – it is difficult in Ukraine, but it is precisely from as far away as Toronto, Detroit and Kansas City. Her prelate moved from cardinal to cardinal, exchanging a kiss of our patriarch, Cardinal Husar, who is the person for such a dia- voice cracking, Ms. Rypan conveyed best wishes from her peace with fellow new members of the College of Cardinals. logue. He is an open man, he is a man who was brought up on mother, Marta, Cardinal Husar’s older sister, who could not The Ukrainian-born U.S. citizen, who turned 68 on Monday, the works of Sheptytsky, worked directly under Patriarch Josyf, attend the celebrations because she is gravely ill, and her father, February 26, was granted the “titular” church of St. Sofia, built Cardinal Slipyj, followed under Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Zenon Wasylkevych. by the late Patriarch Josyf Slipyj on the outskirts of Rome in Lubachivsky, whom he now succeeds.” Ms. Rypan spoke of how proud the family was of their the early 1970s. “And, I think he is very highly respected in Ukrainian uncle, noting that witnessing such an event “was an honor Cardinal Husar was one of four cardinals named from coun- Orthodox circles, so for him the ecumenical dimension will beyond words.” tries once dominated by the Soviet Union – an important sign definitely be a priority for our Church,” added Msgr. Dacko. “We always knew that our uncle would achieve great from the Holy See, which wishes to show the openness of the things,” she added. “Duty always comes first for him, but fam- A week of celebrations Roman Catholic Church to the East and to underscore the ily is important, and he tries to make time for us,” she added. pope’s determination that the Church should “breath with both The celebrations of this historic event began on Tuesday During a week of many public events, audiences, courtesy lungs.” Vatican insiders say this is also a signal that the Roman afternoon, February 20, when Archbishop Major Husar arrived calls, banquets and receptions, Cardinal Husar managed to steal Catholic Church is ready and willing to engage in dialogue at Leonardo Da Vinci airport located on the periphery of Rome. away some private moments to spend with his family, present- with the Orthodox Church as the pope prepares to visit Ukraine A delegation of more than 50 bishops, Ukrainian government ing his goddaughter with a ticket to receive communion from on June 23-27 of this year. officials, clergy, nuns, family and faithful came out to the air- the holy father. The nine children from the family, ranging in Also elevated to the rank of cardinal were Janis Pujats, 70, port to welcome their spiritual leader with the traditional bread age from 3 to 18, received tickets to the papal audience, where archbishop of Riga, Latvia; Audrys Juozas Backis, 64, arch- and salt, flowers and good wishes. they were able to individually go up to the pope and receive his bishop of Vilnius, Lithuania; and Marian Jaworski, 74, arch- Among those greeting Archbishop Major Husar were Msgr. blessing. bishop of Lviv for the Roman Catholics. Cardinal Jaworski, Claudio Gugerotti, undersecretary for the Eastern The smallest of them, Mateyko Hudz, 3, violated protocol at who like Cardinal Husar is a native of Lviv, is an old friend of Congregation; Bishops Ivan Khoma and Basil Losten; Lviv the papal audience when, after being blessed by Pope John the pope from Krakow. Oblast Administration Chairman Stefan Semchuk; Lviv Mayor Paul II, he remembered that he forgot to say bye-bye and ran “In making Patriarch Husar a cardinal, I think that the holy Vasyl Kuybida; and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Vatican Nina up to the 80-year-old pontiff to do so. father underlines how much he cherishes, respects and loves Kovalska. On Wednesday afternoon, the newly installed cardinals the Church of Ukraine – be it of the Eastern or Latin Rite. And, Visibly moved, the cardinal-designate thanked all those received all those faithful who wished to pay them a courtesy he wants to be greeted by two cardinals when he comes to present, and made time to take photos with members of his call at the Pope Paul VI Hall in the Vatican. Cardinal Husar Ukraine,” said the Rev. Dr. Iwan Dacko, who is responsible for family, who came from the United States and Canada to wit- spent more than two hours meeting the faithful and greeting his the external relations of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. ness the elevation of their uncle. He then traveled to his resi- guests. Afterwards he attended a dinner with all of his “This pope has paid particular attention to Church life in dence at Ss. Sergius and Bacchus Ukrainian Catholic Church Ukrainian Catholic bishops who had come for the celebrations, Ukraine. Over four years ago, when Bishop Lubomyr was and guesthouse, where he hosted a dinner for the heads of including Bishops Khoma, Mudryi, Gbur, Yulian Voronovsky, made auxiliary head of the Church, and now, there is no ques- Ukrainian institutions in Rome, such as the Basilian Fathers, Volodymyr Yuschak, Petro Kryk, Michael Wiwchar, Michael tion that these are signs of a particular trust and favor that this Basilian Sisters, Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate, seminari- Hrynchyshyn and Losten. holy father has in Lubomyr Husar. The pope’s Polish origins ans from the Ukrainian Pontifical Seminary of St. Josaphat’s, On Thursday morning, February 22, the Feast of the Chair and his understanding about the fate of Ukraine has been the family and friends. of Peter, the holy father presided at a mass with the new cardi- source of this attention,” said the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, rec- On Wednesday morning Archbishop Major Husar became a nals. During this open-air service the Holy See gave each new tor of the Lviv Theological Academy. “prince of the Church,” as cardinals are known, and a member cardinal a ring, a “sign of dignity, pastoral care and the most Cardinal Husar was not on the list of the first 37 cardinals of the College of Cardinals, which elects the pope. He is the solid communion with the See of Peter.” nominated on January 21; he did, however, appear on the sec- sixth Ukrainian cardinal; his predecessors were Isidore of Kyiv The celebratory mood continued on Thursday evening for ond list of seven designated cardinals that Pope John Paul II (15th century), Mykhailo Levytsky (19th century), Sylvester Cardinal Husar, who hosted a banquet on the grounds of the announced one week later, on January 28. It is clear that the Sembratovych (19th century), and Josyf Slipyj and Myroslav Ukrainian Catholic University and the Church of St. Sofia, pope wanted to honor the Ukrainian Catholics who have suf- Ivan Lubachivsky in the 20th century. institutions that had been built by his spiritual adviser and fered persecution throughout the 20th century, but he chose to The installation was followed by a lunch at the Ss. Sergius teacher, Patriarch Josyf. wait for the election of Bishop Husar (which happened on and Bacchus guesthouse. Best wishes were voiced by an offi- Friday began with a papal audience for all of the cardinals January 25 but was announced on January 28) by the Ukrainian cial delegation from Ukraine, headed by Anatoliy Orel, former- and their families, friends and faithful. As the pope acknowl- Catholic Synod of Bishops before he named him a cardinal. ly Ukraine’s ambassador to Italy and currently the deputy head edged each new cardinal, he addressed them and their delega- A statement issued by Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro- of the presidential administration of Leonid Kuchma. Some of tions in their native languages. Speaking to the Ukrainian Valls in late January noted that everything hinged on the elec- the cardinal’s colleagues, among them Bishops Sofron Mudryi Greek-Catholic faithful, the pontiff spoke of his desire to visit tion of Bishop Husar as head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic and Yulian Gbur, offered greetings to the new cardinal. Bishop Ukraine later this year. Church; the holy father held a few names back to announce Gbur commented on both the weather in Rome and the feeling Cardinal Husar spent the final days before his departure to the United States for the installation of U.S. Metropolitan Stefan Soroka in Philadelphia calling on old friends and col- leagues; at the Congregation for Oriental Churches, where he met with the retired head of the Congregation Cardinal Achille Silvestrini; at St. Josaphat’s, where he lunched with the new American cardinals as well as Msgr. George Sarauskas, the director of the U.S. Bishops Conference office to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Cardinal Husar also met with Archimandrite Robert Taft, vice-rector of the Pontifical Oriental Institute, and his colleagues at the Basilian Fathers’ residence. Many of these events were facilitated by Archimandrite Giovanni Scarabelli, a good friend of the Ukrainian Greek- Catholic Church, who serves the pastoral needs of the new wave of immigrants from Ukraine. Assisting the monsignor in the arrangements were the Rev. Mark Morozovich and the Rev. Ken Nowakowski, the Lviv-based press secretary for the Ukrainian Catholic Church. On Friday evening a pre-departure dinner was held at Ss. Sergius and Bacchus, which was attended by both Lviv cardi- nals – Husar and Jaworski – as well as the Ukrainian officials from Lviv. In a very relaxed atmosphere, the guests waxed poetic about their hometown throughout the evening. Greetings were delivered from native Lvivites, such as the mayor and governor, representatives of the Roman Catholic Church, including Cardinal Franciszek Macharski of Krakow and Archbishop Stanislav Dziwisz, the pope’s personal secretary. Offering greetings from the Western diaspora was Prof. Myroslav Labunka. After a week of celebrations in Rome, the Ukrainian car- dinal brought the festivities to a close with a hierarchical liturgy at the Sobor of St. Sofia. More than 600 people attended the service concelebrated by six bishops and more than two dozen Ukrainian Catholic priests. Many of the Servizio Fotografico de “L’O.R.” faithful, natives of Ukraine who are currently working in Archbishop Major Lubomyr Husar approaches Pope John Paul II at the public consistory, during which he was elevated Italy, listened attentively to Bishop Khoma’s inspirational to the rank of cardinal on February 21. greeting and prayers referring to Cardinal Husar, movingly No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 15

Marta Kolomayets Marusia Hovhera, 20, a student from Lviv currently studying in Italy greets the cardi- nal-designate as he arrives in Rome on February 20. Standing next to Archbishop Mykhailo Perun Major Lubomyr Husar is Msgr. Claudio Gugerotti, undersecretary of the Eastern The primate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church with Bishop Ivan Khoma and Congregation; behind the archbishop is Lviv Mayor Vasyl Kuybida. Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Vatican Nina Kovalska.

Marta Kolomayets Mykhailo Perun Cardinal Lubomyr Husar celebrates liturgy at St. Sofia The procession to St. Sofia on Sunday morning, February 25: the cardinal is flanked by Bishops Yulian Voronovsky (left) on February 25. and Sofron Mudryi. drawn from the words of Cardinal Slipyj. In his sermon on the eve of the Great Lent, Cardinal Husar spoke to the faithful of his Church, contemplating the past, present and future of the once persecuted Ukrainian Greek- Catholic Church. He said that “whereas in the 20th century the enemy of the Church, the enemy of the people was clear, today the enemy may not be so easy to identify. Once we could point to a system that preached a world without God, a world without faith,” he continued. “Today the enemy is much harder to identify and we continue to struggle between good and evil.” “Today it is the lust for money and power that is the enemy, that wants to rid us of a normal, honest human life; today our struggle is against our passions as we fight not to become pris- oners of sin, as we struggle to be free from temptation in order to be able to do good deeds, to respect one another, to support one another,” he said. “In our daily lives we must have the foundation of Christ’s teachings, of truth, fairness and love for one another. And we must make clear choices – either we are for God, or against God – but this choice is not easy. The Great Lent is a time to set goals for your life, to make choices for yourself and stick to those choices,” continued Cardinal Husar. “Let us remember that the merciful God gave us the grace that our Church and our people survived the persecution of their faith,” the Ukrainian Catholic primate underscored. “And despite the many wounds that we received and from which we are still healing, despite all of this, our people kept their faith – they did not stop being human beings, they did not stop being Marta Kolomayets Ukrainians – and we must continue to be courageous and stay Archbishop Major Lubomyr Husar is greeted at the airport by his family; standing next to him is Maria Rypan, his true to our convictions. We must continue to stand unwavering niece and goddaughter. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9

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If it is not, there are other because the case is denied and the “grandfa- Geared to exposing Ukrainian heritage to the English-speaking pre-schoolers, ages 4-6, ways that the employer can prove his ability thering” provisions under the law do not and school age children 7-10, to their Ukrainian heritage to pay the required wage. However, there apply. Such individuals fail to obtain perma- 2 sessions per day 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. are limitations and the presentation of this nent resident status and are not even cov- Registration/counselor fee: $90.00 if parents staying at Soyuzivka evidence is critical and must be carefully ered by Section 245(i). The likely result is Registration/counselor fee: $140.00 if parents staying off premises reviewed before the labor certification is that such an individual will never obtain Insurance $10.00 per child per week even filed. permanent residency in the United States. Parents staying on premises pay room and board rates accordingly (not due prior to arrival) There are very few things as discon- Competent and professional assistance can TENNIS CAMP SUNDAY, JULY 8 – FRIDAY, JULY 20 certing in this process as having the INS prevent this disastrous result. deny the case based on the employer’s Assuming that the labor certification Intensive tennis instruction for boys and girls, ages 12-18. inability to pay the required wage. At that application is approved and the INS Instructors’ fees $75.00 per child point, the sponsored individual has spent approves step two (the Immigrant Visa Room and board: UNA members $485.00/non-members $535.00 for full session time and money and has had the labor cer- Petition), how long must a person wait to Insurance $30.00 per child per week tification approved, but then suddenly has obtain his or her permanent residence? Instructors: Zenon Snylyk, George Sawchak and staff. Limited to 45 students to face the reality that the case is over. Of The processing of employment-based UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP, SUNDAY, JULY 8 - SATURDAY, JULY 21 greater significance is that a denial by the petitions varies among the different INS cancels the sponsored individual’s Department of Labor regional offices. A Traditional Ukrainian folk dancing for advanced students ages 15 and over “grandfathered” benefits under Section case under the jurisdiction of Region III, Room and board: UNA members $580.00/non-member $630.00 for full session 245(i) because the labor certification was based in Philadelphia, may take to two to Instructor’s fee $140.00 per person, insurance $30.00 per student not “approvable” when initially filed. two and a half years. The same type of Instructors and assistants: Borys Bohachevsky, Andrij Cybyk, Krissi Izak, Orlando Pagan Unfortunately, many individuals who are employment-based case under the jurisdic- trying to take advantage of the benefits of tion of Region II in New York may take UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE CAMP I – SUNDAY, JULY 22 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 the LIFE Act are not properly informed four to five years. At a minimum, the job UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE CAMP II – SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 offer should be for an occupation that about this requirement. Traditional Ukrainian folk dancing for beginners, intermediate and advanced An important additional benefit of requires at least two years of prior experi- ence or training. These positions are deter- Room and board: UNA members $580.00/non-member $630.00 for full session Section 245(i) is that the filing of a labor Insurance $30.00 per child per week mined to be skilled occupations. Unskilled certification application (or a visa petition) Instructor’s fee $225.00; director: Roma Pryma Bohachevsky jobs require a much longer waiting time before April 30, 2001, provides the appli- **THE DIRECTOR MUST APPROVE ACCEPTANCE INTO PROGRAM, AND NO ONE WILL cant with the legal ability to file other appli- before permanent residency can be BE ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN THE FULL SESSION, UNLESS IT IS WITH THE cations in the future. Therefore, even if the obtained; these should be avoided, if possi- APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR** case is not successful because the employer ble. Again, proper review and professional Attendance limited to 60 students staying at resort and 10 students staying off premises. could not show a shortage of U.S. workers, counseling can assist individuals in making the applicant can try again in the future, the proper choices before starting an UKRAINIAN SPORTS ‘SITCH’ CAMPS after April 30, 2001, with a different employment-based case. employer or through a family petition. This The LIFE Act of 2000 is an important CAMP I Sunday, July 22 - Saturday, July 28 is the “coverage” that Section 245(i) pro- law that may very well provide a great CAMP II Sunday, July 29 - Saturday, August 4 vides. It may not lead to permanent residen- many individuals with a final chance to CAMP III Sunday, August 5 - Saturday, August 11 cy on the first try, but gives the applicant the obtain permanent resident status in the CAMP IV Sunday, August 12 - Saturday, August 18 (this session depending on enrollment) Sitch Sports School – swimming, soccer, tennis, volleyball for youngsters ages 6-18. opportunity to try again later. United States. With so much at stake, appli- cants should make informed decisions Room and board: UNA members $265.00/non-member $315.00 for full session What kind of jobs are best suited for based on competent and professional advice Instructor’s fee $100.00; sessions limited to 45 students labor certification? from attorneys well-versed in immigration Insurance $15.00 per child per week The simple answer is: any job where the law. The road to permanent residency is a PRE-REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS UPON RECEIPT OF A $25.00 difficult one, but armed with accurate and employer can demonstrate that there is a DEPOSIT PER CHILD/PER CAMP. A REGISTRATION/COUNSELOR FEE OF $75.00 (EXCEPT FOR genuine information, an immigration appli- shortage of U.S. workers. In reality, howev- CHEMNEY CAMP) PER CHILD/PER CAMP WILL APPLY TO ALL CHILDREN STAYING OFF er, certain occupations have been classified cant can legalize his or her status, and start a SOYUZIVKA GROUNDS. THE DEPOSIT WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THIS FEE. as bona fide shortage occupations by the new life in this nation of immigrants. BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ALL NECESSARY MEDICAL FORMS AND PER- MISSION SLIPS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY SOYUZIVKA TOGETHER WITH THE FULL PAYMENT OF INSTRUCTORS’ FEES AND CAMP PAYMENTS NO LATER THAN 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CAMP SESSION. OTHERWISE THE CHILD WILL LOOSE HIS OR HER PLACE IN CAMP. NO EXCEPTIONS.

PAYMENTS FOR ROOM AND BOARD CAN BE MADE TO SOYUZIVKA BY CASH, CHECK, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX OR DISCOVER CARDS. PAYMENTS FOR INSTRUCTOR/COUNSELOR FEES MUST BE MADE BY CHECK OR CASH. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO UNA ESTATE - CAMP FEE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA. THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE BASED ON AGE, RACE, CREED, SEX OR COLOR.

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elderly couple with a “Kryvenka Philatelic folk art... Kachechka” (Crooked Duck), who helps (Continued from page 11) the pair who look after her but which even- with other blooms to decorate religious tually leaves to join a migrating flock. The icons. Next is romashka (daisy-camomile). final stamp “Kotyk ta Pivnyk” (Cat and In certain parts of Ukraine, this healing Rooster) shows the fowl thanking the feline flower was placed in wreaths with the for saving him from the voracious fox. belief that the wearer would then not expe- Finally, in December, three more stamps rience any familial problems. The beautiful of the ongoing “Historic Ukrainian malva (mallow-hollyhock) is followed by Churches” series were issued. The 30- the mak (field poppy) to complete the first kopiyka value of this set depicts the “Birth stamp row. The short-lived mak, a symbol of the Blessed Virgin” church in Velyke vil- of beauty and health, also is taken to repre- lage (Lviv Oblast, built in the 17th century), sent man’s uncertain existence. an excellent example of wooden folk archi- One of the favorite flowers of tecture (Figure 7). Ukrainians is barvinok (periwinkle minor). The attractiveness of several of these Symbolizing love and purity, it has a spe- philatelic folk art issues make them strong cial significance at wedding celebrations candidates to do well in the upcoming where wreaths are made for both bride and Narbut Prize competition for best Ukrainian groom. The final flower in the garl and is stamp design. Look for a complete chroni- voloshka synia (bachelor’s button or corn- cling of the year 2000 Ukrainian philatelic flower), which also is used to decorate wed- releases (and your chance to vote for the ding wreaths. best of them) in the May “Focus on Below the figure is a “field” of flowers, Philately” article. broken into four stamps, that depicts: Dr. Ingert Kuzych may be reached at P.O. krucheni panychi (morning glory), lilieya Box 3, Springfield VA 22150, or at his new e- (lily), pivoniya (peony) and dzvonyky mail address: [email protected]. (bluebells). November saw the release of a three- stamp set picturing “Animated Children’s Folk Tales” (Figure 6). The characters, whether human or animal, on each of these cute and colorful stamps, are all shown wearing embroidered folk costumes. The first stamp shows little “Ivasyk-Telesyk” FIGURE 5. A spectacular souvenir sheet from last fall found a unique way of pre- escaping from an old witch with the help of senting beautiful flowers from Ukraine. some geese. The second stamp depicts an

FIGURE 7. Wooden folk architecture FIGURE 6. All of the cartoon characters are shown wearing embroidered clothes. from the village of Velyke (Lviv Oblast).

DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF UNA BRANCHES OF UNA BRANCHES OF UNA BRANCHES of of of CONNECTICUT CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CLEVELAND, OHIO announces that its announces that its announces that its ANNUAL DISTRICT ANNUAL DISTRICT ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING will be held on will be held on will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic at Ukrainian National Home at St. Michael’s Church Hall Church 961 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT 1700 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ 6812 Broadview Rd., Parma, OH Obligated to attend the annual meeting Obligated to attend the annual meeting Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, as voting members are District Committee Officers, as voting members are District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates Convention Delegates and two delegates Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: from the following Branches: from the following Branches: 102, 112, 166, 180, 222, 233, 240, 291, 358, 364 12, 59, 67, 253, 254, 277, 350, 387, 414 26, 155, 168, 209, 269, 312, 349, 353, 372 All UNA members are welcome All UNA members are welcome All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. as guests at the meeting. as guests at the meeting. MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: Stefan Kaczaraj, UNA Treasurer Martha Lysko, UNA National Secretary Ulana Diachuk, UNA President Taras Szmagala Jr., UNA Advisor Taras Szmagala, Honorary Member of UNA Yaroslav Zaviysky, UNA Auditor DISTRICT COMMITTEE General Assembly DISTRICT COMMITTEE Ihor E. Hayda, District Chairman DISTRICT COMMITTEE Stepan Tarasiuk, Secretary Michael Zacharko, District Chairman Taras Szmagala Jr., District Chairman Taras Slevinsky, Treasurer John Kushnir, Secretary Luba Mudri, Secretary Myron Kuzio, Assistant District Chairman John Babyn, Treasurer Natalie Miahky, Treasurer No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 19

authorities to counter them by force, Message to the people... pose a real threat to the national security (Continued from page 3) of the state. ominous analogies. It is enough to take a We should not forget the lessons of FLORIDAFLORIDA closer look at their symbols and slogans, history. You will recall the origins of fas- at the stage properties of their political cism. shows in order to see that we are facing a We state that in the interest of citizens, Ukrainian variance of national socialism. society and the state, such attempts will Recently, a National Salvation Forum meet an active and resolute counteraction has appeared, set up on unknown basis with the use of all means envisaged by and widely publicized. The leaders of the law. No one should have any illu- this sundry conglomerate, resentful of sions about this. their own political losses and fiascoes, Anarchy, arbitrary action and breach are indeed looking for salvation. Though of law will not be allowed! not for the state and the nation, but for The state’s leadership remains open themselves – from political bankruptcy for political dialogue and is continuously and oblivion and – some of them – from leading it – but with those who really criminal responsibility. want a dialogue, who are capable of a Each of us, esteemed compatriots, dialogue and who consider it as the only has to understand that the only hope of correct and possible way of resolving these petty politicians, who have burnt differences and disagreements, strength- all their bridges, is that the sparks of ening political stability, speeding up the enmity, irreconcilability and malice will resolution of economic and social prob- spread across the whole of society, enter lems and improving people’s lives, your homes and your fates. Trying to which is a priority, a decisive and all- give a new birth to the threat of a large- important issue for us now. scale civil conflict, which the Ukrainian Doing everything to further develop state has managed to avoid during the democracy, to ensure accord in society most difficult stages of its development, and to consolidate it around constructive For the Magic of Central Florida’s they hope to stay adrift amidst chaos and creative objectives, we are counting Attractions or a relaxing stay and uncertainty, in the absence of power on your understanding, assistance and on the sandy , white Gulf Beaches, and order. Such “saviors” do not see in support, dear compatriots. It has been the Wehave a place for you to call home! their narrow-mindedness, or do not Ukrainian people’s most powerful want to see the potential harm that their resource during the years of establishing unconsidered and reckless actions will our country. It is a vital necessity now – LAKELAND SARASOTA VENICE cause. in order to, among other things, rebuff Of course, we should not dramatize the anti-state forces, whatever flags these Best Western Best Western Best Western the situation. For the dimensions of the forces are flying. Diplomat Inn Golden Host Resort Ambassador Suites entire society and its life, all this fuss is We shall keep focusing the efforts of www.BestWestern.com/ www.BestWestern.com/ www.BestWestern.com/ nothing more than microscopic and the authorities and all of the branches DiplomatInn GoldenHostResort AmbassadorSuites short-lived anomaly, which is not to and structures of power on ensuring a 1-800-237-4699 1-800-722-4895 1-800-685-7353 decide the future of Ukraine. peaceful present and a clear, predictable Still, we can not ignore that the future for Ukraine. The unity of our posi- attempts to instigate street elements, bla- tions and approaches, aimed unequivo- Call for more information, packages and group rates. tant provocative tricks that they use to cally at rebuffing destructiveness in poli- The Guran’s offer a 10% Discount when mentioning this ad. deepen the split in society and push the tics, is corroborated by this statement. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 No. 9

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ропозиція дійсна в більшості кодових зон 1-800-540-3598 No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2001 21 Branch 18 of UNWLA elects a founder as new president CLIFTON, N.J. – Branch 18 of the from her work. She also stressed the need Ukrainian National Women’s League of to help recent immigrants to the United America came full circle on February 2 States with understanding American cul- when after over 25 years of community ture and solving immigration dilemmas, service, the presidency of the branch was and she suggested that the branch involve turned over to its founder and first presi- itself in helping immigrants complete dent, Camilla Huk of Rutherford, N.J. documentation and applications whenever Throughout the years, this group of possible. To this end, she said she would professional Ukrainian American women explore ways this could most readily be has supported numerous charitable func- done. tions, including local services such as Sonya Capar, who is a member of the sponsorship of a nursery school, helping Clifton library board and the Passaic senior citizens and promoting Ukrainian County Education Association’s board, culture by preparing exhibits and pro- accepted the membership chair, citing the grams for schools and libraries. fact that the UNWLA is a good place to The branch was honored by the pres- meet interesting people both at the branch ence of the UNWLA’s past national presi- level and during regional and national dent, Anna Krawczuk, and Maria conferences and events. Polanskyj, president of the UNWLA’s Ms. Capar pointed out that the New Jersey Regional Council. UNWLA is a member of the General In her acceptance speech, Ms. Huk Federation of Women’s Clubs and the thanked the outgoing president, Ulana National Council of Women, conduits for Kobzar of Rutherford, for her deep devo- women to expand their leadership roles. tion and dedication, and in particular for Christina Blazenko, whose role her efforts with respect to fund-raising changed significantly in recent years from for The Ukrainian Museum. Ms. Kobzar librarian to single mother, when she accepted the branch’s museum chair for adopted two children from Ukraine, was the coming year. Ms. Huk also pointed named treasurer. She will also head the out that many women often find them- scholarship fund. selves alone in their 50s, which is the Christina Holowchak Debarry, an artist average age of the membership, and that who is past president of the Pastel Society the organization acts as a sisterhood to of America, a board member of Allied support women through lifestyle changes Artists of America and an elected member such as divorce and widowhood, and of the prestigious Salmagundi Club, was serves as an extended family for those named to the branch’s cultural chair. She women who remained single, while spoke about future fine art exhibits such allowing each one to make a contribution as a possible exhibit of Byzantine icons. in her primary area of interest. With the Eugenia Cikalo, who now resides out- departure of children and facing the side the branch’s immediate area, felt “empty nest” syndrome, Ms. Huk urged such a bond with the branch that she con- women to focus their energies on helping tinues to attend the meetings and remains senior citizens who often are totally an active member despite her need to alone. commute. In fact, she assumed the social “Let us also not forget to enjoy our services chair. friendship, to have fun as well,” the new Irene Bendrych Wirszczuk agreed to president urged. A theater evening was serve on the Auditing Committee and to proposed for the branch members’ enjoy- assist with social service projects. Joining ment. her are Lida Celuch, who is active in The Ms. Huk also said that with her recent Ukrainian Museum fund-raising, and appointment to the directorship of the Marusia Durbak, who is active in local Children of Hope Foundation, which church affairs. addresses the needs of the homeless chil- The branch will hold its annual Easter dren of Ukraine, she would strive to inte- Bazaar the week before Easter, at St. grate the foundation’s activity with the Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church on work of the UNWLA to the benefit of President Street (between Lexington and both organizations. Hope avenues) in Passaic, N.J. It will fea- The newly elected vice-president and ture such typical Ukrainian Easter items secretary of the branch, Lidia as pysanky, as well as Ukrainian folk art Kramarchuk, who is involved in oversee- and fine art. ing local environmental protection and The branch has invited senior citizens occupational health issues, explained that who would like to be on its call list to the UNWLA also offers her a venue to receive daily free telephone calls from learn more about her heritage and events members to make sure they are well, to in Ukraine – often a much-needed change call Ms. Huk at (201) 933-2580 to register.

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tures and trips. U. of Alberta offers course... Last year, Dr. Pylypiuk, the department’s current associ- (Continued from page 10) ate chair for undergraduate studies, initiated a Literature theater, cinema, museums, restaurants, pubs, as well as reg- and Culture Series for the entire department. Within the ular viewing of Ukrainian television – all aspects of con- series Ukrainian topics are offered which attract colleagues temporary popular culture in Ukraine. Although the stu- not only from the Slavic division of MLCS, but also the dents will study primarily in Lviv, some trips may be possi- Romance and Germanic, and from other departments at the ble to the Karpaty or Kyiv, depending on interest. university. These Ukrainianists, like all other specialists, have the Why did you choose to hold the course in Lviv? opportunity to test their ideas before a wide spectrum of scholars. For example, Vessela Balinska-Ourdeva com- As described in the course description, Lviv, the capital pared Ukrainian and Bulgarian Modernism, Prof. of Western Ukraine, has been designated as a World Nahachewsky studied the borders of ethnicity and identity Heritage Site by UNESCO. At the crossroads between formation, Jennifer Dickinson reported on research involv- Western and Eastern Europe, this city saw the rebirth of ing the changing work ethic in Zakarpattia and Prof. Rus’ culture in the late 16th century. Its architecture reflects Nedashkivska compared discourse of contemporary the rich legacy of the Renaissance and Baroque within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and of artistic develop- women’s magazines in Ukraine. The lecture series usually ments within the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 19th cen- have an audience of about 30 scholars or students from tury. other disciplines. Home to Ivan Franko University, one of Ukraine’s most Prof. Nedashkivska also initiated a Ukrainian prestigious institutions of higher learning, Lviv is endowed Language Conversation Club that meets every Friday with numerous churches, research institutes, museums and throughout the academic year. Besides the regularly art galleries that bear witness to the city’s multi-ethnic his- attending 16 to 28 members, it also attracts students from tory and role in Ukraine’s national revival. Cosmopolitan in other departments (e.g., biology, physics, history) who nature, the city has a vibrant coffeehouse culture and boasts hail from Ukraine. a number of restaurants serving various national cuisines. Also, whenever there are Ukrainian artists or performers The city’s proximity to the Carpathian Mountains allows in Edmonton, faculty members take their students to these North American visitors to explore favorite vacation spots events. For example, next week they are taking students to among contemporary Ukrainians, along with the rural cul- a concert by Canadian singer Alexis Kochan, whose spe- ture of those whose ancestors once sought to forge a new cialty is exploring Ukrianian folk music, Prof. life in Canada and the United States. Nedashkivska noted. The deadline for applications for the “Ukrainian Through * * * its Living Culture” course is April 13. For additional infor- In addition to offering Ukrainian courses and the new mation about the University of Alberta program, log on to: study abroad program, the professors also try to teach http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/~ukraina/Homepage.html, or e- The University of Alberta Ukrainian Language their students through Ukrainian-related activities, lec- mail the instructor at [email protected]. Conversation Club during a recent celebration.

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(Continued from page 28) Borzemsky and Zhdana Fedusczak, as well information call the institute, (617) 495- as ceramics by Slava Gerulak. For more 4053. information contact Nadia Liteplo, (914) 949-4911. Sunday, March 18

BUFFALO, N.Y.: A program honoring NEW YORK: The Slavic Heritage Council Taras Shevchenko, the bard of Ukraine, will of America presents the annual European UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE be held in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Folk Festival, George Tomov, director, fea- Orthodox Church Hall, 200 Como Park turing Bulgarian, Serbian, Slovak, FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Blvd., Cheektowaga, N.Y., at 3 p.m. The Macedonian and Polish folk music and program is sponsored by the Inter-organiza- dance ensembles, as well as the Syzokryli PHILADELPHIA, PA. tional Committee, with donations going to Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Roma Pryma Ridna Shkola. Bohachevsky, director. The program will also feature a guest appearance by the Serving and Supporting the Ukrainian Community Since 1952 Saturday-Sunday, March 10-11 Circassian group The Narts Dance HACKENSACK, N.J.: The Duquesne Ensemble. The concert will be held at The University Tamburitzans, America’s premier Fashion Institute of Technology, Haft WE WANT TO GIVE YOU folk music and dance ensemble, will show- Auditorium, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, case the dances, songs and music of Eastern at 2:30 p.m. Tickets – at $20; $18, seniors Europe and neighboring cultures. The group and children under 12 – are available by A of 35 young artists will perform dazzling calling (718) 631 -8278 (evenings), as well SECONDIf youCHANCE! purchased a new car dances, intriguing instrumentals and senti- as at the door. mental songs in colorful native costumes within the last 12 months, CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of representative of the many folk traditions on you can re-finance with us at our which the ensemble’s fast-paced show is Modern Art presents a concert by the based. This season’s production features an Leontovych String Quartet, with Oleh LOW New Car Rates: interpretation of the beloved Ukrainian song Krysa, violin; Peter Krysa, violin; Borys Deviatov, viola; and Volodymyr Panteleyev, New Car (0% down, 3 yr. term) 7.350% “Rushnychok,” with soprano Jennifer New Car (0% down, up to 5 yr. term) 7.450% Grasha. The troupe will appear on the stage cello, in a program of works by Beethoven, of Bergen County Technical High School, Shostakovich and Skoryk. The concert will New Car (0% down, up to 6 yr. term) 7.650% 200 Hackensack Ave., on Saturday, March be held at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago 10, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 11, at 2 Ave., at 2 p.m. For additional information call (773) 227-5522. p.m. All seating is reserved at $19. To order All savings insured by the National Credit Union Administration, a federal agency. tickets (credit card or check), call the NORTH PORT, Fla.: A concert featuring Tamburitzans toll free at 1-877-826-6437. Solomia Soroka, concert violinist, and Visit the Tamburitzans on-line at www.tam- MAIN OFFICE: 24th Street Branch: Ukrainian Center Branch: Arthur Greene, concert pianist, will be held buritzans.duq.edu. 1729 Cottman Ave. 2307 Brown St. 910 Henrietta Ave. at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Philadelphia, PA 19111 Philadelphia, PA 19130 Huntingdon VL, PA 19006 Monday, March 12 Parish Hall, 1078 N. Biscayne Drive, at 6 Tel.: (215) 725-4430 Tel.: (215) 232-3993 Tel.: (215) 379-0400 p.m. Tickets: $10. Ms. Soroka is pursuing Fax: (215) 725-0831 Fax: (215) 379-2757 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard her doctoral studies at the Eastman School of Ukrainian Research Institute will present a Music and is also the first violinist of the lecture by Lubomyr Hajda, Harvard Ukrainian Quintet Kyiv. Mr. Greene is chair University, titled “Ukraine through the of the piano department of the University of Toll free: 1-888-POLTAVA Opera Glass: Ukrainian Themes and Settings Michigan School of Music in Ann Arbor. on the Western Stage.” The lecture will be For more information call Atanas Kobryn, held in the institute seminar room, 1583 (941) 423-9499, or Maria Nowarynsky, Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For more (941) 493-7923. MARK T. OLESNICKY, M.D. Internal Medicine

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Sunday, March 4 and 11 have the opportunity to participate in class- room activities. For further information con- NEW YORK: The Yara Arts Group will tact the principal, Sister Evelyn, at (973) Easter Greetings present “Spring Songs” workshops in 373-9359 during school hours. It’s not too late... Ukrainian folk singing with Maryana Sadovska, who was born in Lviv, performed Saturday, March 10 to continue your tradition. for Yara’s first project in Ukraine, and in December appeared in Yara’s acclaimed NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Send best wishes to your family and friends, colleagues and clients “Song Tree.” For the last 10 summers she Society invites the public to the 21st annual traveled through the Polissia, Poltava, Hutsul Shevchenko Conference, co-sponsored by on the occasion of Easter with a greeting in The Ukrainian Weekly. and Lemko regions of Ukraine collecting the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and songs and stories, and documenting rituals. Sciences, the Harriman Institute at Columbia PUBLICATION DATES & DEADLINES Discover the folk voice in you. Enjoy tradi- University and the Harvard Ukrainian Holiday Issue Advertising tional harmony singing, learn the ancient Research Institute. Participating in the pro- spring songs. You do not have to be able to gram will be Pavlo Hrytsenko, Institute of Publication Date Deadline read Ukrainian or music to participate. The Ukrainian Language, National Academy of workshops will be held at La MaMa Theater Sciences of Ukraine; Volodymyr Karpynych, on East Fourth Street at 6-8 p.m. Fee: $20 Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences, per session; pre-registration required. Call U.S.A.; and George G. Grabowicz, Harvard The Weekly April 8 March 19 Yara at (212) 475-6474, or e-mail Ukrainian Research Institute. Opening 1/16 page – $30; 1/8 page – $50; [email protected] or visit Yara’s website remarks will be delivered by Albert Kipa http://www.brama.com/yara/. (UVAN), with closing remarks by Larissa 1/4 page – $100; 1/2 page – $200; full page – $400 Onyshkevych, (NTSh). Anna Procyk will Friday, March 9 chair the program. The conference will take All advertising correspondence, reservations and payments should be directed place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth NEW YORK: to Mrs. Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager, tel. 973-292-9800, ext. 3040, The Ukrainian Art and Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 4 Literary Club and Mayana Gallery present or Walter Honcharyk, administrator, tel. 973-292-9800, ext. 3041. p.m. For additional information call (212) “Rozryta Mohyla,” an evening featuring 254-5130. Kindly make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly. poetry by Taras Shevchenko as interpreted by Please send payment to: actors Larysa Kukrytska and Volodymyr Sunday, March 11 The Ukrainian Weekly, P.O. Box 280, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Lysniak. Jaroslawa Gerulak will speak on the historical phenomenon of the pillaged grave WHIPPANY, N.J.: The One Dollar Fund – the poet’s metaphor for Ukraine robbed of committee presents the commemorative pro- her inheritance. The program will also gram “Sviato Shevchenka” (in commemora- include a selection of recorded songs by tion of Ukraine’s national bard, Taras composer Ihor Sonevytsky. Donation: $7. Shevchenko). Featured will be the esteemed The evening will be held at the gallery, 136 film and stage actor, Ivan Bernatsky, per- Second Ave., fourth floor, at 7 p.m. former of the roles of Taras Shevchenko, Concurrently, the gallery is featuring an with musical interludes performed by exhibit which includes reproductions of Taras singer/bandurist Oksana Telepko. The event Shevchenko’s artwork as well as illustrations will take place in St. John the Baptist of his poetry by various contemporary artists. Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall. Suggested The exhibit, which opened March 2, will be donations: $10; children, $3; members of on view through March 18. Exhibit hours: Ukrainian youth organizations, free. Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more information call the gallery, (212) YONKERS, N.Y.: The Ukrainian National 995-2640 or (212) 777-8144. Website: Women’s League of America (UNWLA) http://www.brama.com/mayana/. Branch 30 is holding a bazaar and art exhibi- tion at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic NEWARK: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, Broadway at Shonnard Place, at 9 Catholic School invites parents and children a.m.-noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to an Open House registration at 1-3 p.m. to to purchase unique gifts, Easter greeting be held in the school, located at 746 cards, pysanky, supplies for making Sandford Ave. Parents will have the opportu- pysanky, etc., for the holiday season. nity to learn about the school’s academic Featured will be artwork by Bohdan curriculum, programs and student achieve- ments and tour the facilities. Children will (Continued on page 27)

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