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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIII HE KRAINIANNo. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine T U Presidents Wof Ukraine and Poland Lviv court returns guilty verdicts unveil memorials at Lviv cemetery in caseby Zenon of Zawada 2002 Sknyliving maneuver air and walked disaster away from the Kyiv Press Bureau carnage physically unscathed. They left in their wake not only the dead, LVIV – Though it is expected in Ukraine among them 28 children, but also 292 that a man will refrain from crying in public, injured victims in what became the worst air Bohdan Onyschak, 50, couldn’t contain his show catastrophe in history. (Unofficial esti- tears in a Lviv courtroom on June 23. mates of the injured reached as high as 500.) A judge had been reading the 77 On June 24 a three-judge panel led by names of those who died in the Sknyliv Vitalii Zahoruyka laid blame for the catas- airfield catastrophe in 2002, and had trophe upon the pilots and their command- reached those of Mr. Onyschak’s daugh- ers, determining that they were careless in ter-in-law, two sons and granddaughter. handling their military responsibilities. “Onyschak, Iryna Volodymyrivna, born The court found four defendants guilty 1979, reason for death was severe and fatal of failing to execute orders, negligence trauma to head and internal organs; and violating flight rules. Onyschak, Oleh Bohdanovych, born 1977, Mr.Toponar received a 14-year prison reason for death was decapitation; sentence and his co-pilot, Mr. Yegorov, Onyschak, Yurii Bohdanovych, born 1979, received an eight-year sentence. reason for death was cranial-cerebral trau- Prosecutors had asked for 15 years’ ma; Onyschak, Iryna Olehivna, born 2001, imprisonment for Mr. Toponar. reason for death was a crushed head and The judges also sentenced the head of complete brain destruction.” flight operations that day, Gen. Anatolii In his failure to suppress his crying, Tretiakov, to six years’ imprisonment and Mr. Onyschak’s shoulders shook up and his deputy head of flight operations, Yurii down as he bowed his head and glared at Yatsiuk, to five years. Safety director AP/Efrem Lukatsky the ground, where his tears landed and Anatolii Lukynykh received a suspended ultimately evaporated. four-year sentence. Presidents Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine and Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland Beside him, his wife dabbed her tears Determining that technical problems did during the ceremony opening the Polish Orliata military cemetery in Lviv. with tissues, as did more than 100 relatives not cause the catastrophe, the court acquit- of the dead and injured who filled the Lviv ted Anatolii Dziubetskyi, commander of by Zenon Zawada The UHA ceremony lasted about 45 Appellate Courthouse on Ivan Franko Street the military division responsible for the Kyiv Press Bureau minutes, consisting of an ecumenical serv- to hear the verdict in the seven-month trial ice, brief speeches by political and reli- SU-27’s condition, citing an “absence of LVIV – Ukrainian President Viktor of six air force officers and pilots accused in actions in the crime’s make-up.” gious leaders, including Cardinal Lubomyr the Sknyliv catastrophe of July 22, 2002. Yushchenko and Polish President Husar, a firearms salute, singing of the That ruling was among several that Aleksander Kwasniewski officially Among them were the co-pilots of the surprised the courtroom audience. national anthem and laying of wreaths. doomed Sukhoi-27 aircraft, lead pilot unveiled two grand memorials at The subsequent Orliata ceremony last- Another was the damages awarded on Lychakiv Cemetery honoring Polish and Volodymyr Toponar and Yurii Yegorov. behalf of each dead and injured victim. ed more than three hours and consisted of Miraculously, they ejected from the plane Ukrainian soldiers who died fighting a complete Roman Catholic mass, patri- after failing to pull out of a difficult div- (Continued on page 10) each other in the first world war. otic songs, political speeches, military Both leaders declared the June 24 cer- poems, the laying of wreaths and also a emony a historic moment for Polish- firearms salute. Ukrainian reconciliation, solidifying a While Poles beamed with pride for Congressional committee hears the case new relationship that began during the their memorial, Lviv residents were not Orange Revolution in which citizens of as enthusiastic, with no more than 1,000 both nations may begin to regard each spectators showing up for the UHA cere- for a Famine-Genocide memorial in D.C. other as allies rather than rivals. mony. Only a few hundred Ukrainians Ukrainian National Information Service the Famine’s significance and magnitude. “Without a free Ukraine, there is no stuck around for the Polish ceremony. Rep. Levin’s testimony appears to have free Poland,” Mr. Yushchenko declared. WASHINGTON – The Congressional Two men held a large banner that said found support among the committee “Without a free Poland, there is no free in Ukrainian, “Let live Ukrainian-Polish Resources Committee, Subcommittee on members, who stated that the magnitude, Ukraine.” National Parks, met on June 9 to consider Friendship.” significance and “inhumane malice” of the More than 3,000 Poles crossed the bor- Conflicts over the historical representa- the case for a Ukrainian Famine-Genocide Ukrainian Famine-Genocide should be der to witness the unveiling of the renovat- memorial in the nation’s capital. tion of the monuments delayed the unveil- memorialized and not encompassed with- ed Orliata (Eaglets) Memorial, which con- ing of the memorials for at least three years. House Resolution 562 “to authorize the in the Victims of Communism Memorial. sists of a cemetery for 2,500 fallen Polish government of Ukraine to establish a Last week’s ceremonies were attributed by Rep. Levin also noted that the soldiers and is considerably larger com- Mr. Kwasniewski to the nations’ new soli- memorial on federal land in the District of “Ukrainian government will donate the pared to the separate, neighboring memori- darity born of the Orange Revolution. Columbia to honor the victims of the man- memorial” at “no cost to the taxpayers ... al for the Ukrainian Galician Army Still, conflict persisted until the very made Famine” would memorialize the 7 just the land needs to be dedicated.” (Ukrainska Halytska Armia, or UHA). last minute as Verkhovna Rada deputies million to 10 million people who died in the Testimony given by Michael Sawkiw Though two ceremonies were held, the attempted to block the ceremony the day 1932-1933 Ukrainian Famine-Genocide. Jr., president of the Ukrainian Congress day’s events clearly focused on honoring before, insisting that officials change any Although the resolution has received Committee of America and director of Polish soldiers and appeasing Polish his- Polish inscriptions to Ukrainian. support from various quarters, some say the Ukrainian National Information torical concerns as Mr. Yushchenko Mr. Yushchenko was intent on not letting the planned Victims of Communism Service, the UCCA’s Washington office, explicitly sought to demonstrate that anything derail the ceremony, which he had Memorial should incorporate the Famine- further demonstrated the need and signif- Ukraine is a progressive society able to previously deemed as “a matter of honor,” Genocide in Ukraine among its many his- icance of a Ukrainian Famine-Genocide integrate into a European Union that has and efforts in the Rada quickly failed after torical references. However, many mem- memorial. His testimony provided the largely set aside rivalries. his office applied pressure and criticism. bers of Congress, including Rep. Sander historical background of the Famine- “The reconciliation of Ukraine and Many Ukrainians, including Soviet-era Levin (D-Mich.), who introduced the res- Genocide, its cover-up by Soviet authori- Poland is the last brick in the building of dissidents and political prisoners, criticized olution on February 2, feel that this peace and harmony in Europe,” Mr. memorial should be separate because of (Continued on page 27) Yushchenko said. (Continued on page 8) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

ANALYSIS Ukrainian authorities file NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS PM offers oligarchs settlement directly linked to the presidential elec- tion. (RFE/RL Newsline) criminal charges of separatism KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said in an interview with Bubka elected to head NOC Ukraine by Taras Kuzio suspect that President Kuchma himself Interfax on June 28 that the government Eurasia Daily Monitor may have given a nod to the separatist wants to give those Ukrainian oligarchs KYIV – Former Olympic pole vault congress, as it was held on November 28, who might have made their fortunes champion Sergei Bubka was elected on On June 22-23 the Ukrainian the same day that Internal Affairs under questionable circumstances in the June 23 as president of the National Procurator General’s Office finally intro- Ministry troops were dispatched to Kyiv past a chance to live honest lives under Olympic Committee of Ukraine. Mr. duced the first criminal charges of sepa- to quash the Orange Revolution. the presidency of Viktor Yushchenko. Bubka defeated former Prime Minister ratism against two eastern Ukrainian lead- Both events could have been part of a “Today we are ready to discuss the condi- Viktor Yanukovych, the loser of last ers: Viktor Tykhonov, head of the two-pronged effort by President Kuchma tions for revaluation of [privatized] strate- year’s presidential election, receiving 80 Luhansk Oblast Council, and Yevhen to pressure Mr. Yushchenko in the round- gic enterprises,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. out of a possible 110 votes. Mr. Bubka, Kushnariov, the former chairman of table negotiations then being brokered by “If you want to legalize your properties, 41, won the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Kharkiv Oblast. Both men opposed Viktor Poland, Lithuania, and the European please come and pay the rest for them. Olympics and was a six-time world Yushchenko in the 2004 presidential elec- Union. Mr. Kuchma may have hoped to Voluntarily, without any coercion, with- champion. He set both indoor and out- tion (Ukrayinska Pravda, June 22 and 23). turn the Orange Revolution and election out waiting until your hands and legs are door world records 35 times. Mr. Bubka The charges relate to Section 2, Article stalemate to his advantage by forcing Mr. twisted and you are put into prison. Make is also a Ukrainian national deputy. He is 110, of the Criminal Code, which deals Yushchenko to agree to constitutional [amicable] deals, start paying taxes, and on the executive board of the with threats to Ukraine’s territorial integri- reforms. These changes were finally build your lives in a normal, legal way. I International Olympic Committee and ty and the inviolability of its borders. agreed as part of a “compromise pack- think you have a chance.” She also chairs the IOC’s athletes’ commission. The charges relate to their organiza- age” that included amendments to the revealed that the government is in favor Mr. Yanukovych is under investigation tion and high-level involvement in a sep- law on presidential elections and holding of adopting a law listing “several tens of for the use of budget funds to reward aratist congress held near Donetsk on a repeat second round of the election on strategic facilities” that could be subject Ukraine’s Olympic winners last year. November 28, 2004, a week after the December 26. Not coincidentally, the to revaluation and reprivatization. (Associated Press) second round of the presidential election Donetsk Oblast Council rescinded its According to Ms. Tymoshenko, the cur- NATO chief promises Kyiv help (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, November decision to hold a separatist referendum rent owners of these facilities should be 29, 2004). The event was organized by after the “compromise package” was given the right to pay an extra sum to the supporters of presidential candidate KYIV – NATO Secretary-General agreed. government in order to fill the gap Viktor Yanukovych, who seemed to feel Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said in Kyiv on Mr. Kuchma had played a duplicitous between what they paid for them and betrayed by his Kyiv allies, particularly June 27 that NATO is ready to assist role throughout the 2004 election, calling their “real price.” The prime minister said President Leonid Kuchma and Ukraine on its path to Euro-Atlantic inte- for free and fair elections, while doing a relevant bill was prepared four months gration, Ukrainian and international news Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr nothing to ensure them. As early as May ago, but its passage is being opposed by a agencies reported. “We do know that on Lytvyn. 2004 Mr. Kuchma had warned that there “colossal lobby.” (RFE/RL Newsline) the road to NATO many reforms are nec- The main organizer of the separatist might be attempts to pit eastern essary, and I know the Ukrainian govern- congress was the Party of the Regions, Ukrainian voters against western voters. Ballot-rigging cases being examined ment has embarked on the road of which Mr. Yanukovych himself leads. His close adviser Anatolii Halchynskyi, reform, and the NATO allies and myself Mr. Yanukovych, therefore, will most then director of the National Institute for KYIV – Internal Affairs Minister Yurii as NATO secretary-general will assist likely face questioning, although his Strategic Studies, the presidential think- Lutsenko told Interfax-Ukraine on June involvement may be difficult to prove in 28 that Ukrainian investigators have Ukraine wherever that is asked or wher- court. Many of Kyiv’s political analysts (Continued on page 18) opened 726 criminal cases against people ever that is necessary,” Mr. de Hoop suspected of rigging the 2004 presiden- Scheffer told a news conference follow- tial election. “We suspect 5,500 people of ing his meeting with Ukrainian President People’s Union – Our Ukraine makes voting with absentee ballots two times Viktor Yushchenko. Speaking at a meet- and more,” Mr. Lutsenko said. He ing with representatives of Ukrainian explained that the authorities do not non-governmental organizations, the surprising choice to lead Kyiv branch intend to imprison all people who partici- NATO head called on them to abandon pated in the vote fraud. “We actually Cold War-era stereotypes and look at by Taras Kuzio Ukraine’s candidate won, but Mr. need to reveal 10-20 organizers [of the NATO in a new way. He defined NATO’s Eurasia Daily Monitor Omelchenko’s allies have contested the fraud],” Mr. Lutsenko said. “I don’t rule priorities in the modern world as fighting results in court. Conflict also continues to out that even they will be granted some terrorism, thwarting nuclear proliferation On June 18 President Viktor smolder in various raions of Kyiv and amnesty, but they should remember that and reacting to regional conflicts. Yushchenko’s new “party of power,” Kyiv Oblast over Our Ukraine’s demands [their behavior] was inadmissible.” The (RFE/RL Newsline) People’s Union – Our Ukraine (PU-OU), to remove corrupt heads of raion state internal affairs minister also said he Ukraine, Macedonia look to JVs finally held its inaugural congress. administrations loyal to Mr. wants 16 deputies of the Verkhovna Rada Speculation had been rife that Kyiv Omelchenko. to be stripped of parliamentary immunity Mayor Oleksander Omelchenko would KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko Another dispute rests over prime land in order to enable investigators to insti- said at a joint news conference with his become head of the Kyiv branch of PU- near Kyiv that was given away to gov- gate criminal proceedings against them. OU, but that did not happen. The Kyiv ernment officials in the last two years of He added that these proceedings are not (Continued on page 26) branch chief will be in the best position Leonid Kuchma’s presidency. Mayor to be elected Kyiv’s mayor in the March Omelchenko was implicated in the land 2006 election, which coincides with the transfer scam in upscale suburbs such as FOUNDED 1933 parliamentary election. Puscha Vodytsia. Land was sold at bar- Instead of Mr. Omelchenko, Our gain prices and then registered in the THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Ukraine parliamentary faction leader names of relatives or businesses, making An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Mykola Martynenko was elected head of it difficult to trace the real owner a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Kyiv’s PU-OU. The head of Kyiv’s (Washington Times, June 19). Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. branch of Our Ukraine, Volodymyr Mayor Omelchenko has always had an Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. 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(Continued on page 17) No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Mini-Davos roundtable fails to convince investors by Taras Kuzio President Yushchenko pledged, “I give The issue of corruption is non-nego- ment’s work for most if not all the rest of Eurasia Daily Monitor you my word that we will give this tiable for the Yushchenko coalition, but the year and to serve as a reminder that agency ... such status of relations with the they believe that Western participants in Mr. Yushchenko is unable to get all of his As President Viktor Yushchenko prom- president, the prime minister and the gov- the “mini-Davos” were sending mixed team working together.” ised, Ukraine held a mini-version of the ernment that will help it solve problems signals. If this ambiguity halted anti-cor- Western participants share a belief that annual Davos World Economic Forum. of any investor” (State Television ruption measures, it would, Mr. the Yushchenko presidency has focused As The Economist (June 16) wrote, “The Channel 1, June 17). Yushchenko believes, “give amnesty to too much on undoing the negative past government hoped to give investors more Another step would create a one-stop future corrupt criminals and tendencies” instead of focusing on positive policies clarity” at the roundtable in Kyiv, “but the procedure for starting new businesses. (Ukrayinska Pravda, June 18). for the future. Both Mr. Yushchenko and impression of incompetence will linger.” The Yushchenko coalition understands Kyiv’s roundtable rightfully con- Ms. Tymoshenko tried to calm fears After three days of speeches and dis- the importance of this change both to demned calls from some elements of the about re-privatization while insisting, in cussions, the 250 participants outlined a encourage small and medium businesses Yushchenko coalition and former Mr. Yushchenko’s words, “The ones who 10-point action plan to increase foreign and to reduce temptations for corruption. President Leonid Kuchma’s camp for were stealing billions yesterday will be investment and called for its adoption by A fourth step would reduce excessive Ukraine to adopt its own “third way.” the first who will want to breathe this July 1. With only two days to go, this regulations. Such calls have been regularly and cata- fresh air” (Associated Press, June 17). now seems unlikely. Other steps address Ukraine’s deficit strophically made since 1992. Western Western businessmen who attended Ukraine’s Parliament continues to vote in the legislation required for a market participants in the mini-Davos forum the mini-Davos seemed unconvinced by down legislation required for Ukraine’s economy. The plan calls for a new advised Ukraine’s leaders to simply copy the speeches made by President membership in the World Trade Commercial Law to replace the the successful transitions undertaken by Yushchenko and Prime Minister Organization (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, Economic Code and for introducing a the Baltic states and Central Europe. Tymoshenko. Ukrayinska Pravda (June June 15). Ukraine must adopt the neces- new Financial Securities Law to protect Many of the comments from partici- 18) lamented that Mr. Yushchenko’s sary legislation before the Parliament’s shareholders. The action plan also calls pants in the forum lamented President speech was not inspiring. With his eyes current session ends on July 8. If not, the upon Ukraine to reform taxation legisla- Yushchenko’s failure to use the energy firmly glued to his text, Mr. Yushchenko report on Ukraine prepared for the July tion. generated by the Orange Revolution to devoted a third of his speech to Ukrainian WTO Working Group in Geneva will not Other steps are more medium-term introduce rapid reforms immediately after and European history. recommend Ukraine’s accession at its fall objectives. These include introducing coming to power on January 23. Mr. Many in the audience had heard empty session (UNIAN, June 22). international accounting standards, Yushchenko has failed to exercise his rhetoric for over a decade from the Although a May 20 presidential decree enhancing management and business extensive presidential powers or to impose Kuchma administration and now expect- called for speeding up WTO accession, skills, and combating corruption. his will on his own parliamentary faction. ed action. “The speeches are great, but only 11 days later the Verkhovna Rada The authorities have made progress in Participants also criticized Prime big businessmen want to see things hap- failed to adopt necessary legislation when fighting corruption. The World Bank’s Minister Tymoshenko’s disastrous intro- pen on the ground level,” said James one-quarter of Mr. Yushchenko’s own director in Ukraine, Paul Bermingham, duction of price controls and the contra- Gallagher, senior vice-president of Our Ukraine faction did not vote. Prime said he believes, “We have a sense that dictions within the government and presi- Nestlé’s central European division (AP, Minister Yulia Tymoshenko hoped the the power of the oligarchs has been dency over re-privatization. The EU cited June 17). relevant 21 draft laws sent to parliament reduced, in terms of privileged access, price controls as grounds to not grant Despite the mini-Davos forum, the this month would be voted on as a pack- influence on public policy and non-trans- Ukraine market economy status, a second Yushchenko/Tymoshenko team is still age, but Parliament rejected two because parency in business” (BBC News, June objective outlined by Mr. Yushchenko failing to get its message across to they disagreed with the government pro- 23). Mr. Yushchenko sardonically said (alongside WTO membership) for this Western governments and businessmen posal to vote on them together. that from now on Ukraine would never year. An Economist Intelligence Unit and lack any communications strategy. The action plan calls for Parliament to again have a prime minister with two report (June 20) entitled “Reprivatization These shortcomings, coupled with a enact all of the necessary legislation criminal arrests (i.e., Viktor Yanukovych) Stuck in the Mud” discussed how this change of policies, better leadership from before the summer recess. It also calls for or a head of the presidential administra- issue was becoming a “major liability” President Yushchenko, and fewer public the establishment of a group of special- tion with one (i.e., Viktor Medvedchuk) for Ukraine. The report concluded, “De- rows will be needed to successfully fulfill ists to support foreign investors. (State Television Channel 1, June 17). privatization is likely to dog the govern- the hopes of the Orange Revolution.

Media Sustainability Index reports Immigration judge rules Demjanjuk on trends in Eastern Europe, Eurasia can be deported; appeal is expected Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty able to citizens, as well as whether or not CLEVELAND – The chief immigra- camp. the independent media are well-managed tion judge of the United States ruled on A naturalized U.S. citizen, he lost that WASHINGTON – According to and “business savvy.” Mr. Whitehouse June 20 that John Demjanjuk, who the status in 1981, when a court stripped him IREX, a U.S.-based NGO, its recently- said a country’s media environment U.S. Justice Department claims was a of his citizenship. He was ordered released Media Sustainability Index for should include “international media, guard at Nazi concentration camps in deported and in 1986 was extradited to 2004 shows that media in Eastern Europe regional media and a variety of local Sobibor, Majdanek and Flossenberg, can Israel, where a war crimes trial began a and Eurasia are on divergent paths. media widely available to people.” be deported from the United States. year later. Mark Whitehouse, director of media During the last four years, the MSI has At the same time, Judge Michael J. He was sentenced to death in 1988, development for IREX, and Peter identified both positive trends and highly Creppy said Mr. Demjanjuk has the right but that conviction was overturned on Graves, a project manager for the U.S. troublesome trends. Mr. Whitehouse to fight any deportation order. He had appeal in 1993 by Israel’s Supreme Agency for International Development, noted that, “one can really see that which funded the media index, told an until June 30 to file an appeal. Court, and Mr. Demjanjuk returned home Southeastern Europe, despite problems, According to the Associated Press, to Seven Hills, Ohio. His citizenship was RFE/RL audience last week that, while is the leader in terms of its advancement recent revolutions have sparked positive Thomas Elliot, Mr. Demjanjuk’s lawyer restored in 1998. In that 1998 ruling of a sustainable and independent media.” in Washington, said he would fight Judge Paul R. Matia cited fraud on the trends in Georgia and Ukraine, politi- He continued, “It’s not there yet by any cized media and self-censorship remain Demjanjuk’s deportation on two grounds: part of U.S. government prosecutors and means, but when compared to either that Judge Creppy is not entitled to make wrote that attorneys of the U.S. Justice persistent obstacles to development of an Western Eurasia or, in particular, Central independent press in almost all of the rulings in the case, and that deportation Department’s Office of Special Asia, it is far more advanced.” would amount to torture. Demjanjuk is in Investigations (OSI) “acted with reckless countries surveyed. The countries of Montenegro, Bosnia, This is the fourth annual Media frail health. disregard for their duty to the court and Macedonia and Bulgaria, according to Mr. Elliot also said the Justice their discovery obligations” in failing to Sustainability Index (MSI) funded by the Mr. Whitehouse, have made significant U.S. Agency for International Department had informed him that it disclose potentially exculpatory evidence progress. “This is not to say that every favors deporting Mr. Demjanjuk to his to the Demjanjuk defense. Development (USAID), which uses the country in the region is doing fine,” Mr. survey as an indicator for the effective- native Ukraine, or to Poland or Germany. In 1999 the Justice Department filed Whitehouse said. “If we look at Albania, Mr. Demjanjuk, 85, was stripped of suit once again to seek revocation of Mr. ness of technical assistance programs (the it’s made progress but remains relatively index is available on the IREX website, at his U.S. citizenship in 2002 because he Demjanjuk’s U.S. citizenship on the stagnant.” Kosovo has made some allegedly lied on his application to enter grounds that he illegally gained entry http://www.irex.org/msi/index.asp). progress, but hasn’t progressed as far as A panel of media professionals was the United States after World War II. into the United States and illegally some believe it should have – which Mr. Demjanjuk denies that he ever gained U.S. citizenship because he had assembled in each of the 20 countries stud- many Kosovars believe is “because of ied, to assess their respective media envi- served the Nazis, but admits giving false concealed his service as a camp guard. the international presence,” according to statements when entering the United His citizenship was revoked in February ronments over the last four years. Mr. Whitehouse. States in order to escape repatriation to 2002, with Judge Matia saying there is According to Mr. Whitehouse, “to a large Central Asia was at the opposite the Soviet Union. He says he served in enough evidence to prove Mr. Demjanjuk degree we’re relying on local professionals extreme from Southeastern Europe: “It is the Soviet army and was a prisoner of was a guard at Nazi death and forced to discuss the [media] situation in their own evident and not necessarily surprising war captured by the Germans. Mr. labor camps without eyewitness corrobo- country within the framework of the that [Central Asia] remains the farthest Demjanjuk has claimed to be a victim of ration. That ruling was affirmed in April methodology we provide them to provide from having independent or sustainable mistaken identity. 2004 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the level of comparability across countries.” media,” Mr. Whitehouse said. Three of The MSI evaluates indigenous media the four lowest-ranking countries in this The Demjanjuk case dates back to the 6th District. on key aspects including: legal protection year’s survey were Central Asian coun- 1977, when the Justice Department first In December 2003, the Justice of the media, the professionalism of jour- accused him of being “Ivan the Terrible,” Department had asked that Mr. nalists and the plurality of sources avail- (Continued on page 25) a notorious guard at the Treblinka death Demjanjuk be deported. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27 Ukrainian Catholic University inaugurates ecumenical institute by Petro Didula arising in the environment of this prayers by hierarchs of different denomi- ered feelings of particular acceptance of and Matthew Matuszak Church.” Lviv is the center of the nations. So what are we lacking in order one another, but on mutual respect and Eastern-rite Ukrainian Catholic Church. to achieve unity? I believe we are lack- support.” LVIV – The Institute of Ecumenical Among the presenters at the confer- ing a concrete idea of what we are look- “Alienation can be overcome only in Studies at the Ukrainian Catholic ence were Archbishop Antony of the ing for. People have a desire, but don’t personal meeting,” said Dr. Raiser. “It is University (UCU) in Lviv was inaugurat- Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the have a specific description,” the cardinal not possible to achieve structures of ecu- ed with an international ecumenical con- U.S.A., Dr. Konrad Raiser, former secre- emphasized. menical trust through reports, declara- ference on June 13-14. Titled tary general of the World Council of “Hundreds of people talk about ecu- tions or recommendation, but only “Friendship as an Ecumenical Value,” Churches; Konstantin Sigov, professor at menism,” Cardinal Husar continued. “But through direct contact between human the conference drew approximately 300 the National University of the Kyiv it’s hard to find even a few people who persons.” can clearly explain what they understand “For many centuries the Church has by the word ‘ecumenism.’ ” The cardinal suffered from an unacceptable division,” then proposed that the new institute pre- said Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, apostolic pare a catechism of ecumenism which nuncio to Ukraine. “Because of human would explain, in a format simple and degradation, the flock of Christ was accessible for all, the tasks and goals that divided and remains so today.” He stand before the Churches to achieve unity praised the Ukrainian Catholic and the forms and means of achieving it. University for opening the Institute of Dr. Arjakovsky was sitting by Dr. Ecumenical Studies and expressed hope Raiser while the cardinal was making that its work will add a fresh impetus to this proposition. Dr. Arjakovsky reported improving mutual understanding among that Dr. Raiser responded: “A very inter- different churches. esting proposition, simple and wise. It’s “Ukraine is a natural geopolitical terri- strange that we never even thought about tory at the crossroads between East and something like that.” West, giving rise to serious ecumenical As part of the institute’s inauguration, movements,” said Msgr. Iwan Dacko, the Ukrainian Christian Academic president of the Institute of Ecumenical Society was founded. The society is Studies. He outlined the three main direc- intended to be a permanent place where tions of the institute’s activities: the representatives of various academic com- renewal of the Kyivan Church Study munities can meet to discuss and approve Group, which is an active contribution to proposals and projects of the institute. the creation of an ecumenical culture in Partners in the founding of this society Ukraine; the establishment of the are the Center of European Humanities Ukrainian Christian Academic Society; Dr. Konrad Raiser, former secretary general of the World Council of Churches Research of NUKMA, the UCU, the St. and finally, promoting accord and dia- (left), meets with Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Thomas Aquinas Institute in Kyiv, Ivan logue between Christians. Church (right), at the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Franko Lviv National University, “Let us not forget the Christian princi- Patriarch Mstyslav College in Kharkiv, ple articulated by St. Augustine, who said participants: Catholic, Orthodox and Mohyla Academy (NUKMA); the revived Kyivan Church Study Group, ‘unity in important things, freedom in Protestant, including more than 40 guests Archbishop Ihor Isichenko of the and individual scholars belonging to vari- doubtful things, and love in everything from the United States, Canada, France, Kharkiv-Poltava Eparchy of the ous denominations in Ukraine. else,’ ” said Msgr. Dacko. Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Italy and Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Speaking on friendship, the main * * * Ukraine. The UCU now has nine Church; and Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, theme of the conference, Archbishop research institutes. head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Antony started with the Gospel passage: Further information about the UCU in “Today [Eastern-rite] Catholics have “Ukraine can become ‘a laboratory of “I have called you friends, for everything English and Ukrainian is available on the become an obstacle in the official ecu- unity,’ ” said Cardinal Husar during his that I learned from my Father I have university’s website at www.ucu.edu.ua. menical dialogue between the Catholic greeting to the conference on June 13. made known to you,” as Jesus said to his Readers may also contact the Ukrainian and Orthodox Churches,” said Dr. “But in order for this to happen, it needs disciples in John 15:15. “If we really Catholic Education Foundation, 2247 W. Antoine Arjakovsky, director of the new to get rid of political, economic and want our friendly relations and coopera- Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622; phone, institute and himself an Orthodox lay- other factors that put obstacles on the tion to lead to progress in the ecumenical (773) 235-8462; e-mail, [email protected]; man and French citizen. “So it is impor- road to mutual understanding... People dialogue,” said the archbishop, “they website, www.ucef.org. The phone number tant that the new ecumenical initiative is happily welcome meetings and joint cannot only be based on lightly consid- of the UCEF in Canada is (416) 239-2495. Policy Dialogue Project meets in Washington to discuss U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership

by Miriam Bates Political Studies. Dialogue included Ukraine, and regional access to informa- vate sector. U.S. and Ukrainian partici- issues in the Ukrainian foreign policy tion and media. pants share contacts with both govern- WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Ukraine decision-making process, Euro-Atlantic The project seeks to produce practical, ments, thereby facilitating the support and Foundation hosted the first working ses- integration and membership, Ukraine’s concrete recommendations that go beyond implementation of these recommendations sion of the Policy Dialogue Project on regional role and issues in bilateral U.S.- the initial dialogue and discussions of the at the highest levels. Future commentary June 6-9 in Washington. This two-year, Ukraine relations, such as cooperation in working sessions. Each task force has pro- and additional details on these recommen- State Department-funded project is the war on terror and non-proliferation. duced an action plan of policy recommen- dations will soon be issued to the public. designed to complement official bilateral • Governance and politics: Managed dations which will be disseminated to tar- The second working session of the discussions and is a practical means to by the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, George geted officials in both governments and to Policy Dialogue Project will be held on assist in the restoration of a genuine and Washington University and the the wider NGO, media, business and pri- November 13-17 in Kyiv. meaningful strategic partnership between Razumkov Centre for Economic and the two countries. Political Studies. Dialogue focused on the The participants consist of U.S. and separation of business and government, Ukrainian government officials, members mechanisms to guarantee minority rights of the Verkhovna Rada and Congress, of the opposition in government and poli- and representatives of non-governmental cy, and public participation of NGOs and organizations, the media and the business civil society in the public policy process. community. • Economics and business: Managed The June working session was the first by SigmaBleyzer and the International of four working sessions to be held alter- Center for Policy Studies. Dialogue nately in Washington and Kyiv. U.S. and focused on problems in WTO accession, Ukrainian policy-makers and issue experts creating an institutional capacity of the met with each other to discuss issues in government to implement radical, stable, U.S.-Ukraine relations and Ukraine’s and lasting reforms, creating normal con- democratic transition, and also met with ditions for conducting business without key players in the U.S. government harmful interference of government involved in U.S.-Ukraine policy-making. authorities, and creating a uniform public The dialogue is coordinated by four task vision of economic reforms for the presi- forces managed by U.S. and Ukrainian dent and the government. institutional partners and experts. The Task • Media and information: Managed by Forces discussed the following issues dur- the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow ing the working session: Wilson International Center for Scholars • Foreign policy and security: and the Europe XXI Foundation. A view of the closing plenary session of Policy Dialogue Project. Former U.S. Managed by the Atlantic Council and the Participants discussed reform of the regu- Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer (fourth from left) addresses the session; Razumkov Center for Economic and latory framework, public broadcasting in third from left is Ukraine’s former Ambassador to the U.S. Yuri Scherbak. No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 5 President Yushchenko to receive prestigious Liberty Medal

PHILADELPHIA – Viktor people. Now, as a charismatic political became head of the Our Ukraine opposi- powerful reform movement in Ukraine, Yushchenko, the president of Ukraine, leader, he is transforming his country into a tion bloc, and, as Mr. Kuchma’s term leading to his election as president in 2004. whose courageous fight for free and fair modern civil society. As a shaper of a new ended in 2004, he announced his inde- I salute the Liberty Medal Commission on elections inspired millions in his country nation, he merits being seen as the pendent candidacy for president. his selection as the winner of the Liberty and around the world and led to the end Ukraine’s George Washington.” The presidential campaign was con- Medal for 2005, and look forward to wel- of a corrupt government, has been named H. Craig Lewis, chairman of The tentious. Mr. Yushchenko had great popular coming President Yushchenko to our city in the recipient of the 2005 Philadelphia Philadelphia Foundation, commented, support, but the state-run television chan- September for the presentation ceremony.” Liberty Medal by its distinguished “We are delighted to make the announce- nels and Russian President Vladimir Putin Past recipients of the Philadelphia International Selection Commission. The ment of President Yushchenko’s selection continually touted his major rival, Prime Liberty Medal are: Polish Solidarity announcement was made on June 28. on June 28, Ukraine’s Constitution Day, Minister Viktor Yanukovych. Among the founder – and then President – Lech President Yushchenko will accept the and will welcome him to Philadelphia on “dirty tricks” was dioxin poisoning of Mr. Walesa in 1989; former U.S. President medal and its accompanying $100,000 at our national Constitution Day, September Yushchenko, allegedly by government offi- Jimmy Carter in 1990; former Costa Rican the National Constitution Center in 17. The National Constitution Center is an cials, which left his face disfigured and President Oscar Arias and the French med- Philadelphia on September 17, America’s ideal venue and partner for this year’s pockmarked just weeks before the election. ical and human rights organization Constitution Day. presentation because it so ably teaches the The official tally awarded a narrow Médecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors The Philadelphia Liberty Medal, estab- same values of freedom and democracy victory to Mr. Yanukovych, but allega- Without Borders) in 1991; the late U.S. lished in 1988 to heighten recognition of that President Yushchenko stands for.” tions of widespread fraud prompted Mr. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall the principles that founded the United Yushchenko and his supporters to refuse in 1992; South African Presidents F.W. de States and to serve as a lasting legacy to the * * * to recognize the results. There were mas- Klerk and Nelson Mandela in 1993; Czech 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, President Vaclav Havel in 1994; the United The following biographical informa- sive popular protests around the country, honors an individual or an organization Nations High Commissioner for Refugees tion was provided by The Philadelphia and thousands camped out in the main from anywhere in the world that has Sadako Ogata in 1995; former Israeli Prime Foundation. square of Kyiv in bitter winter weather “demonstrated leadership and vision in the Minister Shimon Peres and the late King Mr. Yushchenko was born in 1954 in the while wearing orange as a sign of soli- pursuit of liberty of conscience or freedom darity. Finally the Supreme Court over- Hussein of Jordan in 1996; the global news from oppression, ignorance, or depriva- Sumy region of northeastern Ukraine. After network CNN International in 1997; Irish studying economics at the University he turned the election results, and Mr. tion.” It is administered by the non-profit, Yushchenko won the repeat ballot. Peace Negotiator Sen. George Mitchell in non-political, Philadelphia Foundation, the began a financial career, starting as a rural As president he has begun to expose 1998; South Korean President Kim Dae- region’s foremost community foundation. accountant and progressing in 1993 to head the massive corruption of the Kuchma jung in 1999; Drs. James Watson and Prof. Martin Meyerson, chairman, since the National Bank of newly independent regime, replacing thousands of bureau- Francis Crick, co-discoverers of the struc- the medal’s inception, of its International Ukraine. There he played an important role crats, and pledging financial reforms, ture of DNA, in 2000; United Nations Selection Commission and president emeri- in overcoming hyperinflation in the country new jobs and a higher standard of living. Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2001; tus of the University of Pennsylvania, said, and establishing a stable national currency. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in “President Yushchenko’s courageous lead- His success led to his appointment as He is also aggressively pursuing mem- bership in the European Union. 2002; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra ership in guiding the Orange Revolution is prime minister in December 1999 by Day O’Connor in 2003; and, Afghan reminiscent of the heroism of Vaclav Havel President Leonid Kuchma. Dismissed by * * * President Hamid Karzai in 2004. in Czechoslovakia and is likely to inspire President Kuchma in 2001 because of his Six former recipients of the Liberty Mayor John F. Street will present the other freedom-seeking, democracy-loving rising popularity, Mr. Yushchenko Medal have subsequently won the Nobel 2005 Liberty Medal on Saturday, Peace Prize. September 17, at the National Constitution The International Selection Commission Center on Independence Mall in is made up of leaders from government, CSIS releases statement Philadelphia. Mayor Street said, “Viktor world affairs, education, culture and busi- Yushchenko is an inspiration to people all on U.S. strategy for Ukraine over the world because of his brave and (Continued on page 16) WASHINGTON – A fully integrated of the Millennium Challenge Corporation and democratic Ukraine is important to so that it can compete for funds to help Australian community leader heads U.S. national interests and requires a fight corruption, reduce bureaucratic obsta- strong and sustained strategy, according to cles to market reforms, and engage civil a new strategy statement released by the society in the country’s social development. for Ukraine to work on its marketing Center for Strategic and International The strategy statement is the result of Studies titled “Challenge and Opportunity: collaborative efforts of Madeleine Albright, ESSENDON, Australia – In a boost the two nations, via Ukraine Australia A U.S. Strategy on Ukraine.” former U.S. secretary of state; James Baker for Australia-Ukraine relations, a project House in Kyiv; “The United States should challenge III, former U.S. secretary of state; team backed by Ukrainian President • promoting new skilled migration Ukraine’s leaders and society to under- Zbigniew Brzezinski, former U.S. national Viktor Yushchenko has enlisted the help opportunities for Ukrainians who can take the policies and institutional changes security adviser and CSIS counselor and of the Australian Ukrainian community possibly fill employment voids in necessary to become a full member of the trustee; Frank Carlucci, former U.S. secre- in developing ways of marketing Ukraine Australia; Euro-Atlantic community, and should tary of defense; CSIS President and CEO to Western nations. • meeting with Ukrainian Chambers of create every opportunity for Ukraine’s John Hamre; Henry Kissinger, former U.S. The chairman of the Australian Commerce; leaders and society by removing outdated secretary of state and CSIS international Federation of Ukrainian Organizations • participating in the signing of a new obstacles to progress,” the statement counselor; and Brent Scowcroft, former (AFUO), Stefan Romaniw, has accepted agreement between Monash University notes according to a June 28 press release U.S. national security advisor. Celeste a request to assist with the project in and Lviv University; from CSIS. Wallander, director of the CSIS Russia and Ukraine during a three-month posting • participating in the Ukrainian World According to “Challenge and Eurasia Program and trustee fellow, direct- aimed at providing a Western perspective Congress annual general meeting in Opportunity,” the United States needs to ed the statement project. on a new 15 part documentary series. Kharkiv on August 17 and 18; create challenges and opportunities for “Challenge and Opportunity” further The documentary will be aimed at pro- • participating in the meeting of the Ukraine. Among the statement’s recom- recommends that the United States and viding a thorough insight into Ukraine, Ukrainian World Coordinating Council; and mendations: Ukraine should establish the bilateral and its social and economic strengths as • launching an Australian-prepared • press the European Union to commit review of progress in implementing the well as the new direction in which book depicting atrocities against the unambiguously to an Open Door for joint statement, “A New Century Agenda President Yushchenko is leading Ukraine. Ukrainian nation. eventual Ukrainian EU membership; for the Ukrainian-American Strategic “The series will be a fabulous opportu- “The new Yushchenko administration • lead the implementation of NATO’s Partnership,” as laid out by President nity to start to get the message out about is focusing heavily on building relation- Intensified Dialogue on Member Issues George W. Bush and Ukrainian President how Ukraine is now focusing Westward ships with Western nations, so now is an with Ukraine, with commitment to a Viktor Yushchenko on April 4. “[The and looking to build business, social and opportune time for the Australian govern- Membership Action Plan following free statement] laid out an ambitious yet-well political links with democratic nations all ment and business to think about how and fair parliamentary elections in March targeted plan for work in the coming years around the world,” Mr. Romaniw said. they can develop long term opportunities 2006; and in particular before the March 2006 “Further, it’s a privilege for me to in Ukraine,” Mr. Romaniw noted. • promote regional democratic devel- elections so that recent democratic gains have been asked to assist in this task and “I’d again encourage the Australian gov- opment and economic cooperation by can be solidified,” the report concludes. reflects well on the relationship that we ernment in particular to look to the longer supporting enhancement of the regional The text of “Challenge and have built between the Australian term and start to consider the presence of an multilateral grouping of Georgia, Opportunity: A U.S. Strategy on Ukraine” Ukrainian community and the new Australian Embassy in Kyiv, just as Ukraine Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova; is available at http://csis.org/ruseu- Ukrainian government.” now has an Embassy in Canberra,” Mr. • support the development of stable ra/050628_usandukraine.pdf. While in Kyiv, Mr. Romaniw will also Romaniw said. He added that he plans to and constructive Ukrainian relations with An additional background paper on have his hands full with a number of tasks meet with Australia’s new ambassador in Russia; Ukraine is available at http://csis.org/ruseu- further aimed at strengthening the ties the far Eastern European region, Bob • help Ukraine improve its energy ra/050628_ 050628_usstratonukraine.pdf. between Ukraine and Australia such as: Tyson, who is based in Moscow. independence, while relying on market The paper, written by Ms. Wallander, pro- • opening the Australian Federation of Mr. Romaniw left for Ukraine on June mechanisms; vides further detail on the strategy state- Ukrainian Organizations’ office in 21 and will return in mid-September. • free Ukraine from Jackson-Vanik ment’s proposals and outlines the strategic Ukraine’s capital Kyiv; The Australian Federation Of Amendment restrictions and conduct inten- rationale for a U.S. policy toward Ukraine • monitoring activities that promote Ukrainian Organizations, which repre- sified negotiations for Ukraine’s World in the coming year. Australia-Ukraine relations; sents 24 Ukrainian organizations in Trade Organization member in 2005; and CSIS is an independent, nonpartisan • working to develop programs that Australia, is a member of Ukrainian • designate Ukraine an eligible country policy research organization. will streamline business activity between World Congress. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY For sustainable media SeminaryWith the blessing ofin Metropolitan Lutsktesters. in Theneed seminary’s of classrooms funds and The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), an international Constantine, St. Andrew’s Society has dormitories served as a rest station where nonprofit research organization that, among other things, specializes in inde- initiated an urgent appeal for funds need- protesters could dry their clothes and pendent media, released a report on June 16 that analyzed press developments in ed to rebuild the Ukrainian Orthodox shoes, take a nap and seek some relief 20 countries in Southeast Europe and Eurasia from 2001 to 2004. Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP) from the snow and sub-zero tempera- The report, the Media Sustainability Index for 2004, has been billed as the Seminary in Lutsk, which was heavily tures. only study that critically examined the entire media sector in each of the coun- damaged apparently because of the Bishop Mykhail of the Volyn Eparchy tries surveyed, including Ukraine. active support its faculty and student of the UOC-KP and Father Ioan Overall, it shows that Ukraine made significant gains in each of the five categories body gave to the “Orange Revolution.” Nedzelsky, rector of the seminary, are in which it was evaluated. However, even though changes in the Ukrainian press dur- The seminary was torched during the appealing to people of good will to come ing last year’s Orange Revolution were positive, the report also clearly warns that gains night of March 30 by the supporters of to their rescue. The seminary must be in Ukraine cannot yet be called sustainable – that is, that they could survive changes in the old regime, and it can no longer con- rebuilt by September 1, the first day of government, economic fluctuations and shifts in public opinion or social conventions. tinue to function. classes of the new academic year. “It is too early to say whether these changes will be permanent,” the report The government of Ukraine expressed St. Andrew’s Society has already sent noted. “There are some signs that journalists have merely switched their alle- its outrage and sympathy, but is unable to $1,000 to Lutsk to start the rebuilding giance to the new president without committing to fair and objective reporting.” provide any funds for the seminary’s process, but that is not enough. About Clearly, this is not a positive sign for the Ukrainian press and strong efforts must reconstruction. The UOC-KP is in a simi- $50,000 is needed. Each one of us should be made to ensure journalists’ independence. lar financial situation. come with help. These young students The ownership of national media also makes the triumph of independent jour- During the recent presidential election truly deserve our assistance. Let us not nalism less than certain, the report noted. Most national, private television chan- campaign, the faculty and students of the allow “... our enemy to say, ‘we have nels and newspapers are controlled by oligarchs and politicians, and historically seminary served as observers in the prevailed over them’ ” (Ps. 13:4). have served the interests of power. Poltava region. News of the massive Contribution may be sent to: St. In the categories of free speech, business management and supporting institutions, election fraud during the second round Andrew’s Society, 1023 Yorkshire Drive, Ukraine’s scores barely crept over the mark to the classification of “near sustainability.” drove the seminarians into the streets, Los Altos, CA 94024. Donations are tax- In the categories of professional journalism and plurality of news sources, Ukrainian where they joined other protesting youth exempt. media fell squarely in the category of “unsustainable mixed system.” While the indica- groups and spontaneously erected a tent Let us help the participants of the tors in both categories do show positive signs, they also note that more time is needed city in the center of the town. Mykhailo Orange Revolution not just by our words, before democratic developments in Ukrainian media can be called sustainable. Vitruk, a graduate of the seminary, but by our deeds. The report included some facts that we find particularly troubling. Government- became its leader. owned media receive financial breaks and many receive direct funding from gov- A medical first aid station was set up For St. Andrew’s ernment budgets to cover operating costs. A privately owned broadcast station pays at the seminary; its kitchen and dining Ukrainian Orthodox Society: 50 times more for a license than a government-owned broadcaster – $10,000 for a facilities became a 24-hour, seven-days- Michael Heretz, president private FM 100-watt transmitter in comparison with $200 for a state-owned one. a-week feeding center for the young pro- Volodymyr Bakum, secretary The report called the education system for journalists in Ukraine “dreadful and in need of major reform,” and the curricula in university journalism depart- ments “archaic.” FOR THE RECORD Though the report found that journalism is a popular field of study, and the num- ber of journalism departments at universities and institutes is growing, graduates are viewed as woefully unprepared compared with graduates of foreign schools. “Journalism departments produce people with no education,” said Lilya Departing ambassador’s message Molodetskaya, a member of the Ukrainian panel that drafted the report and an execu- Following is the text of a statement twice a year. I’m proud of contributing tive director of the Ukrainian Newspaper Publishers Association. “Graduates do not issued on June 24 by Ambassador to these. know that articles shouldn’t be full of their own opinions, and they don’t have any Mykhailo B. Reznik on the occasion of During my stay in America, I had the idea how to work with sources and gather information – after five years of study!” the conclusion of his tenure in the United honor and pleasure to work with numer- However, the situation in Ukraine should not be read as bleak. The report also States. ous representatives of the Ukrainian showed that Ukraine was not among the list of five countries – Romania, community, among which I was lucky to Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan and Belarus – where the situation actually got Dear Friends: find not only reliable partners, but sin- worse. Among the 20 countries listed in the report, Ukraine placed fourth in I wish to extend to you my sincerest cere and faithful friends. I’m grateful to terms of the percent change of average scores from 2001-2004, with only gratitude and deepest appreciation for the each of you for your support and under- Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Macedonia placing above Ukraine. many years of cordial relations, fruitful standing. Late last year, in the span of only a few months, Ukrainian journalists under- cooperation and sincere friendship I I want to address all Americans who went a dramatic change, effectively eschewing an age-old Soviet dictate that said enjoyed during my long-lasting tenure have Ukraine in their hearts: your moth- they should report and write what their superiors demanded. They did so in order abroad, a significant part of which I dedi- erland remembers and deeply appreci- to report what they believed was the truth during the Orange Revolution. This is cated to the United States. ates your sincere assistance and contri- a change in Ukraine that must be made permanent. My tenure in the U.S.A., during bution to the establishment of an inde- “As the dramatic events in Georgia and Ukraine have shown, there is a strong which I had the unique opportunity to pendent Ukrainian state. However, dear correlation between free media and democratic government,” IREX President be involved in the formation and imple- friends, your work, your word, your Mark Pomar noted in the report. While Mr. Pomar’s report comes as a positive mentation of the U.S.-Ukrainian rela- patriotic spirit are still greatly needed indicator for Ukraine, we must remember that a free press works best to assure a tions agenda, has become both the most for our young country as it paves its vibrant democracy when it is free, and sustainable. honorable, and the most important in challenging path towards strengthening more than a decade of my diplomatic its civil society, triumph of freedom, career. democracy and human rights. July At this job I gained great experience, I deeply respect each of you and look Turning the pages back... many ideas and, what is most valuable, forward to joining you in the future a good personal and business relation- development of the Ukrainian American ship with American partners – all these partnership. This new age in Ukraine’s 4 I will use in my future work for the ben- modern history provides unique oppor- efit of the people of Ukraine. I’m glad tunities in bilateral cooperation that 2004 Nearly 50,000 people – one of the largest gatherings in that even in the hardest times a couple must be realized not only for the devel- Kyiv in recent years, according to our Kyiv correspondent – of years ago, when an active political opment of dialogue between our states, listened on July 4, 2004, as Viktor Yushchenko announced dialogue was impossible, the people of but also for the well-being of our two his candidacy for the presidency of Ukraine from a hillside both countries remained respectful of nations. A great deal of this depends on overlooking the Pecherska Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), as his supporters waved one other, maintained their personal us. thousands of orange pennants imprinted with the single word, “Tak” (Yes). connections, improved economic ties. The banners they stood beneath, identified them as hailing from points all across the Bilateral trade performed at record God bless Ukraine! country – from Donetsk and Luhansk to Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk. Utilizing growth rates – trade turnover increased Ambassador Mykhailo Reznik “change” as the theme for his speech, Mr. Yushchenko underscored that not only had the current leadership failed to raise the country from poverty in the post-Soviet era, it was the greatest obstacle to Ukrainians seeing a better day, reported Roman Woronowycz. “In reality there is only one conflict in Ukraine today, between those in power and the people,” explained Mr. Yushchenko on a bright and mild summer day as the gold- Quotable notes en domes of the churches of the Pecherska Lavra glistened in the distance. “The gov- “My daughter, husband and mother, who are all Russian speakers, view it as ernment is sowing the seeds of division in society,” he added. an honor to speak Ukrainian. ... It’s not possible to force people to speak The front-runner for the presidency and the most popular politician in Ukraine for near- Ukrainian. It’s a result of having pride in your fatherland.” ly four years, Mr. Yushchenko promised Ukrainians a program led by a qualified team, which would give them pensions and wages that would “ensure a better life for all,” access – Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, responding on June 14, to a to adequate medical care and quality education. He said he would rid the country of cor- question about the status of the Ukrainian language in Ukraine that was posed to her at the Institute of Political Science in Paris. (Continued on page 16) No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 7 Faces and Places

DoubleDoubleby Khristina ExposurExposur Lew ee by Myron B. Kuropas Something borrowed, something blue-and-yellow What Rosenbaum should have said, but didn’t It’s wedding season, and as I flip added “I always knew that it would work On June 20, Eli Rosenbaum, director dollars for the Demjanjuk defense. through the wedding announcements in out nicely if I did. I didn’t want to block of the Justice Department’s Office of “Our intimate relations with the Soviet Sunday’s New York Times, I begin to anyone out because they weren’t Special Investigations (OSI), was back justice system ended with the 1990 Soviet think about how many Ukrainian Ukrainian, so it definitely worked out making headlines. collapse. Demjanjuk’s defense team was Americans – all born in the United States that Olko is.” Mrs. Jarymovych, whose And the indolent American press, with able to travel to Ukraine to obtain docu- – have married other Ukrainian mother is Ukrainian and father is the memory bank of a fig, was aiding and ments proving that John Demjanjuk had Americans. In a completely unscientific Lithuanian, said that she never felt any abetting. never been a guard at Treblinka and was survey of my long-ago Ukrainian School pressure from her parents to marry some- Commenting on a federal judge’s certainly not Ivan the Terrible. When this class, I found that seven out of 10 class- one of Ukrainian descent. “But I can tell deportation ruling, Eli Rosenbaum evidence was presented to the Israeli mates married someone of Ukrainian that my mother is happy that I did,” she declared: “John Demjanjuk’s role in Supreme Court, he was exonerated. He descent. added. helping to doom thousands of Jews to returned to the United States in 1993. His I find that statistic startling, given that Andrew Jarosewich, 39, of North annihilation in Sobibor’s gas chambers citizenship was restored in 1998. we are all born and educated in the U.S., Royalton, Ohio, flatly denies that a renders him singularly unworthy of con- “All of this was very embarrassing to and that careers have sent many of us Ukrainian background was a factor in tinued residence in this country. His par- OSI, especially after a three-judge feder- away from traditional Ukrainian commu- choosing a spouse. “I just married a real- ticipation in the ghastly crimes of the al appeals panel in Cincinnati unani- nity strongholds. It must be a conscious ly nice person,” he said of his wife, Holocaust make him unfit to remain mously ruled that the prosecutors in the effort, I decide, and for many, it is. Tania, who is Ukrainian American. He here...” The fawning American press Demjanjuk case withheld evidence ‘in Oresta Bilous-Olexy, 39, of Easton, does concede, however, that it makes life wrote it all down, asking no questions. part to curry favor with Jewish organiza- Conn., says that it was “definitely impor- a lot easier. “You’re both first-genera- Had Mr. Rosenbaum been honest, he tions which had put pressure on them...’ tant” to marry a Ukrainian American tion, you’ve had a similar upbringing. would have said something entirely differ- We appealed the decision to the Supreme because “I wanted to continue my her- For the most part you share the same ent, something like the following, perhaps: Court to no avail. itage. It’s easier – there’s an instant com- religion and culture, and that’s half the “Ladies and gentlemen of the press. “You can appreciate our predicament monality and you don’t have to constant- battle,” he said. He spoke of difficulties Today we are pleased to announce that a in 1998. We had to do something to ly explain what a ‘zabava’ is,” she said. friends who married outside of their eth- federal judge ruled that John Demjanjuk, restore our credibility. Returning to the She, like many of the people I spoke to, nic or religious group have: “it becomes a Ukrainian immigrant, and retired auto drawing board, we were able to get a dated non-Ukrainians, but says that with an issue of what Church to get married worker can be deported from the United new Demjanjuk trial in 1999. This time someone who shares your ethnicity, in, how you raise your children,” he States for a second time because he served there was no mention of Treblinka. Nor “there is a mutual understanding that is noted. as an armed Nazi guard at several Nazi were there any witnesses. Instead, we already in place.” Renata Hron Gomez, 38, of Cardiff- camps. As you will recall, the Office of presented what the judge called ‘a moun- Roksolana Stojko-Lozynskyj, 47, of by-the-Sea, Calif., commented that the Special Investigations once tried to con- tain of evidence’ to demonstrate that New York, says that for her, “there was most important thing for her was to find vince the world that John Demjanjuk was although John Demjanjuk had not been no other alternative.” She, too, spoke of someone “who respected the fact that I “Ivan the Terrible” of Treblinka. We spent at Treblinka, he was an armed guard at ‘commonality,’ and explained that “emo- was brought up with another culture.” hundreds of thousands of American tax- the Sobibor, Majdanek and Flossenburg tionally, I could not be open to anyone Her husband, Emilio, was brought up in payer dollars to do just that. Our entire concentration camps. else. It was not an intellectual decision I a Spanish-speaking household. “The case was based on a bogus identity card “We applaud the courage of Chief came to, and I didn’t think about it logi- Mexican culture, the Spanish culture, is supplied by the Soviets, and the memories Immigration Judge Michael Creppy for his cally. Perhaps it’s because I felt ‘the complementary to Ukrainian,” she said. of five elderly survivors 40 years after ruling. We also wish to thank the World other’ in the community. I had a mass of The Gomezes are raising their 21-month- being freed from Treblinka. We were so Jewish Congress, where I worked for a American friends, but in terms of inti- old daughter, Eva, in a bilingual house- determined to deport Demjanjuk for war time. While at WJC I wrote the definitive mate relations, I could only be with hold: Ukrainian and Spanish. Mrs. crimes that we even withheld exculpatory ADL report titled ‘The Campaign Against someone who understands the wholeness Gomez speaks to her daughter in evidence from his defense team. When the U.S. Department of Justice of being Ukrainian American – the totali- Ukrainian, and Mr. Gomez speaks to her this deception was later discovered by a Department’s Prosecution of Suspected ty of the experience. Growing up, in Spanish. “We figure she’ll pick up federal judge, he ruled that OSI had per- Nazi War Criminals.’ I also monitored The Ukraine was an obsessive experience for English along the way,” Mrs. Gomez petrated a fraud against the court.’ Ukrainian Weekly, focusing on the writing me, and the partner for me was someone laughed. “We believed that Mr. Demjanjuk of one Mykhailo Bociurkiw, a Ukrainian who understood that,” she noted. So, with the start of summer officially could never be found guilty by a jury of Canadian [Source: Eli Rosenbaum’s Vanessa Jarymovych, 29, of upon us, good luck to those of you look- his peers so we opted for a civil trial February 2, 1987, letter to the Canadian Philadelphia, says that finding a ing for someone special, be they where the rules of evidence are less Jewish Congress, written at the time he Ukrainian was not a prerequisite, “but Ukrainian, American – or Spanish. demanding. In contrast to a criminal pro- was general counsel for the WJC], and ceeding where the defendant must be passing it on to the Canadian Jewish found guilty ‘beyond a shadow of a Congress which had invited Neal Sher, doubt,’ a civil trial requires only ‘a pre- former OSI director, to assist them in their To The Weekly Contributors: ponderance of evidence.’ Nazi-hunting efforts. 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Call 973-292-9800. so Ukrainians in the United States and Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: Canada were forced to raise over a million [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

deteriorate after World War II. Presidents... Both memorials reveal the stark contrast (Continued from page 1) in Polish and Ukrainian history and culture. Mr. Yushchenko for what they viewed as Architects renovated the Orliata caving in to the Poles and betraying what memorial along strict, Western classical the UHA soldiers fought for. style, erecting enormous white limestone arches in the cemetery’s rear and a mas- Despite certain compromises Ukrainian sive, two-tiered pantheon-like structure lawmakers secured with the Poles, nation- forming a massive altar. alists are still disturbed by a large plaque In the first tier, in a chamber created by in the Orliata cemetery’s center bearing a long row of arches, designers engraved the “mech scherbets,” a sword that many in the limestone the names of Polish sol- Ukrainians view as a symbol of Polish diers who died in November 1918. military might over Ukraine. On either side of the first tier are mon- Poles, on the other hand, claim that it uments devoted to American and French is merely a symbol of their military. soldiers who died in the battles. Underneath the sword is an inscription U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor in Polish, “Here lie Polish soldiers, who Ashe paid tribute to these American sol- died for the homeland.” diers by laying a wreath. While Lviv lawmakers succeeded in A chapel sits on the second tier. removing the adverb “heroically” from The UHA memorial’s center is a dark that phrase, they are still dissatisfied with gray granite tower that props up a mus- Zenon Zawada the phrase “for the homeland” because cular, defiant St. Michael the Archangel Sisters Oksana Zhuk and Olena Mazepa visit the Ukrainian Insurgent Army they say it implies that Lviv was Polish overlooking the city below while clench- land for which the Polish Orliata fought. (UPA) cemetery at Lychakiv Cemetery, where their parents, Ivan and Natalia ing a sword in his right hand and a laurel Zhuk, both UPA veterans, are buried. Polish soldiers were occupiers of Lviv wreath in his left. during World War I, and it’s therefore At its base is the inscription, “To the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen and other detach- present included Poland’s Bishop of inappropriate to state they fought for warriors of the Ukrainian Galician Army ments of the Austro-Hungarian army. Soldiers Tadeusz Plotski; Bishop Marian their land, commented Yaroslava who died defending Lviv in 1918-1919.” Despite its roots in Halychyna, Mr. Jaworski, leader of Ukraine’s Roman Tataryn, 50, a Lviv resident. One wall wrapping around a part of the Yushchenko referred to the UHA as an Catholics; Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael “A lot of people did not show up for column features busts of Plast founder Dr. army for all of Ukraine that drew the Shudrich; and Father Borys Gudziak, rec- this ceremony because of that phrase,” Oleksander Tysovskyi, Sich Riflemen most educated and talented of volunteers. tor of the Ukrainian Catholic University. she said. “We don’t go to Kholmschyna, Commander Mykhailo Haluschanskyi and Ukrainians, Poles, Germans and Jews all Ukrainian patriots who attended the Peremyshl or Yaroslavschyna and claim UHA Col. Dmytro Vitovskyi. fought in the UHA, Mr. Yushchenko said. UHA ceremony also wanted to bring “Honor and glory to the city of Lviv and attention to the small cemetery for all Lviviany [Lviv residents] who support- Veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army ed this memorial,” Mr. Yushchenko said. (Ukrainska Povstanska Armia, or UPA) “It begins the nation’s long road of return- located down the hill and overshadowed ing past glory to its saints and renewing it.” by the towering UHA memorial. Besides the Kozaks and World War I While the UPA veterans’ cemetery has soldiers, Mr. Yushchenko said the heroes of its own small memorial, it needs better World War II also deserve eternal memory. gravestones and maintenance, said Mr. Yushchenko personally thanked Mr. Khrystyna Liubinetzka, 56. During the Kwasniewski for all the Polish president autumn and winter months, the cemetery did for Ukrainian-Polish understanding. is constantly muddy, she said. “Your visit, Mr. President, to the UHA While many Lviv residents had reser- memorial is a courageous deed that could vations about the Orliata memorial, oth- only be undertaken by a true patriot and a ers expressed support for it. true European,” Mr. Yushchenko said. “It is a symbol of friendship between Following those words, Mr. our nations,” said Sophia Zhyrii, 72. Kwasniewski said both the Polish and Sisters Oksana Zhuk, 45, and Olena Ukrainian people obtained their freedom Mazepa, 40, visited the Lychakiv Cemetery at high prices but it’s now their mutual in order to observe the ceremonies and then obligation to pass that hard-fought free- visit the graves of their parents, Ivan and dom on to future generations. “We will Natalia Zhuk, both UPA veterans buried in build the spirit of peace, dialogue, unity the cemetery below the UHA memorial. and partnership,” Mr. Kwasniewski said. The Soviet Communists captured their Zenon Zawada Cardinal Husar, primate of the parents and sent them to Siberia for 10 Two Ukrainian men hold a banner that reads “Let Live Ukrainian-Polish Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, led an years, Ms. Zhuk said. Friendship” at the June 24 ceremonies at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv. ecumenical service. She believes her parents would have sup- “Look around and you will see many ported Mr. Yushchenko and Mr. that those places are our homeland.” Further down this wall, architects created young faces,” he said. “We ask that you, Kwasniewski’s tribute, despite all the suffer- Nationalists on either side of the debate an exclusive section for a Plast monument, as representatives and leaders of our ing they endured from Ukraine’s enemies. view Lviv as a city that exclusively consisting of a large stone cross bearing the nations, tell our youth that every person “My parents would’ve been happy to belongs to their people. Ukrainian national- Plast emblem at its center, under which an should have an ideal in their life. Every see this happen,” Ms. Zhuk commented. ists believe Lviv has been Ukrainian ever inscription in Ukrainian reads “For those person should fight for this ideal, and if “My father was very politically aware, and since Prince Danylo of Halych founded the Plastuny who didn’t violate their oaths.” necessary, give their life.” Besides understood everything. But he felt that we city in 1256 and named it after his son Lev. Opposite is another wall upon which Cardinal Husar, other religious leaders had to forgive and move forward.” Polish nationalists point out that for cen- the names of fallen UHA officers and sol- turies up until the second world war Poles diers are engraved, along with the names were the majority of Lviv’s population of UHA and Sich Riflemen divisions. while Ukrainians mostly populated the Several hundred members of Plast smaller cities and towns surrounding it. Ukrainian Scouting Organization were In his speech at the UHA memorial, present, lining the path and forming an Mr. Yushchenko adopted a less polariz- honor guard at the Ukrainian memorials, ing view of history. including the Plast monument. Polish “Former classmates, neighbors and scouts also turned out by the hundreds. relatives lie next to each other in this In his speech at the UHA memorial, Mr. cemetery, some fighting under the Yushchenko referred to the Sich Riflemen Ukrainian tryzub, others under the Polish as Ukraine’s successors to the Kozaks who eagle,” Mr. Yushchenko said. defended Ukraine’s honor and who “In the past, fate not once led the two became a part of Ukraine’s identity. nations to duel. Defeat of one never According to the Encyclopedia of became the defeat of another. The mutual Ukraine, the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen, the arrival at Lychakiv of both presidents in only Ukrainian unit in the Austrian army, my view demonstrates that Ukraine and was organized on the initiative of the Poland have the courage to look the past Supreme Ukrainian Council in August in its eyes. We have sufficient dignity not 1914. Its first volunteers were members of to rewrite the tragic pages of history, and Sich, Sokil and Plast. The UHA was estab- sufficient wisdom to draw the proper lished in November 1918 as the army of the conclusions from our history.” Western Ukrainian National Republic A memorial for the Polish Orliata has (which later united with the Ukrainian Zenon Zawada stood at the Lychakiv Cemetery ever National Republic). It was formed around a Plast members Iryna Dutkevych, 23, and Yaroslav Zaletskyi, 18, stand at attention since World War I, however, it began to nucleus consisting of the Legion of the at the Plast monument located near the Ukrainian Galician Army memorial. No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 9

Union County Prosecutor Romankow addresses issue of human trafficking by Danusia Lukiw UNION, N.J. – Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow shared some eye-opening facts and statistics on human trafficking during a meeting of Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 75 on May 6. Although human trafficking is prevalent in Ukraine, Russia and South Korea, Mr. Romankow stressed that sex slavery occurs everywhere. “In Union County we have problems with a lot of women involved with human trafficking,” Mr. Romankow, a human rights activist, said. No one signs up to be a sex slave, but the problem of human trafficking exists everywhere. Human trafficking or sex slavery doesn’t only occur in Third World coun- tries or economically deprived countries, like Ukraine. It’s also a worldwide problem infesting countries such as Greece, Italy, Romania, China, Japan and even Canada and the United States, he explained. Human traffickers have been targeting local towns, no matter the size of the town or the prestigious value it may hold, setting up massage parlors and strip clubs while holding women and children captive, the county Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow (center) with members of Branch 75 of the Ukrainian prosecutor said. National Women’s League of America during a meeting at the home of one of the branch’s members. He said that in Springfield, N.J., there are 12 massage parlors; in North Plainfield Mexican women were held bring in over $100 an hour, allowing the buyer to make (after gun running) in the world, bringing in $8 billion as slaves and forced to perform sexual acts on at least back his investment in just a few nights. per year. six men a day and in Short Hills there was a recent Mr. Romankow also talked about Ukraine’s traffick- The United States has recognized the human traffick- arrest after men held a woman captive. ing problems and observed how the parents of these ing problem and in 2002 enacted the Anti-trafficking “This could be happening right under our noses,” Mr. girls sometimes are intimately involved in the process of Act, which provides for penalites of up to 20 years in Romankow said. giving up their children and selling them to the traffick- prison for traffickers. He pointed out that traffickers target mostly women ers due to rising unemployment, poverty and weakened Gov. Richard Codey of New Jersey recently signed a and underage girls, luring them with promises of social structures. Once the traffickers get hold of these law stipulating that traffickers will be subject to life in becoming actresses or models, and then betraying the women and children their lives are at risk and they are prison – a higher punishment than that provided by fed- girls by stealing their passports, kidnapping them, beat- prone to contracting sexually transmitted diseases and eral law. ing and torturing them, brainwashing them, starving AIDS or being murdered by the traffickers. Thus, they UNWLA member Christine Demidowich asked Mr. them and eventually holding them captive as sex slaves. become sex slaves, he stated. Romankow “What could we do to stop trafficking?” “It’s not just sex,” Mr. Romankow said. “It’s their The victims fear for their own lives and their family’s “Keep your ears and your eyes opened,” Mr. lives totally changing.” lives, causing them to distrust the police and authority. Romankow said. “And report any suspicious behavior to According to the U.S. State Department, about Traffickers beat them to instill fear, telling the girls that if the proper authorities.” 600,000 to 800,000 people annually are trafficked they run or go to the police they will be murdered and their UNWLA Branch 75 members are involved with vari- across national borders which does not count the mil- families will be tracked down and killed, he continued. ous events throughout the year, including fund-raising lions trafficked within their own countries. “A lot of these girls won’t go back home because they for breast cancer awareness and The Ukrainian Museum are embarrassed,” Mr. Romankow said. in New York City, sponsoring art exhibits, and learning Mr. Romankow mentioned the groundbreaking book Human trafficking is the No. 2 criminal enterprise about nutrition and exercise for women. “The Natashas, Inside the New Global Sex Trade,” by Victor Malarek, which documents the journeys of sever- al trafficking victims. Tired of searching and surfing? According to the book, Interpol estimates that an exploited young woman can bring in $75,000 to The Ukrainian Weekly – your one reliable source for all the news about Ukraine and Ukrainians. $250,000 a year. A girl who is trafficked for $1,500, can

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When this ‘ace’directed his plane at the Lviv court... people? (Continued from page 1) Six tons behind your shoulders! That damned Toponar would crash the plane! Most relatives weren’t even aware of You knew!” how the court determined the damages, and they complained the awards were After listening to the judges read the relatively meager. first part of the verdict, Mr. Toponar told “Ten thousand hryvni – is that money? reporters outside the courthouse the day It’s not even $2,000 (U.S.),” said Irene before his prison sentence was read that Reshetilova, whose grandson, a 4-year- it was already evident that he would be old American citizen named Nikita incarcerated. Bastrakov, suffered psychological dam- “I’m accused of an error in flying tech- age during the Sknyliv tragedy. nique and that I lost control of the flight,” “(Relatives of) those who died received he said. “The former was not proved. either 35,000 or 200,000 hrv ($7,000 or There are documents saying that there $40,000),” Ms. Reshetilova said. “We was no violation in the maneuver. The don’t understand their grading system.” latter could be proved by an objective Her grandson has sleep and speech review. But it was held illegally and disorders that need medical attention, for examined by people interested in my which the compensation has been inade- imprisonment.” quate, she said. The court’s findings placed the blame “The child was lying on dead bodies,” on his piloting, rather than focusing on Ms. Reshetilova said. “He saw heads. It Zenon Zawada the plane’s technical condition. affected his mental development. I had Pilot Volodymyr Toponar with his wife and lawyer, Iryna, in the Lviv Appellate As part of Mr. Toponar’s defense, his an entirely healthy child.” Court, where the verdict of the Sknyliv air show disaster case was announced. wife, Iryna, pointed out a hole in the The verdict was a disgrace to the Ukrainian legal system, said Stefan 1994, and Rostyslav, born in 1996. Kozak, chair of the Sknylivska Their family had just arrived at the Trahediya citizens’ organization. airfield when Mrs. Serbyn’s husband told “Ukraine has censured itself today,” her that he wanted to take their two sons Mr. Kozak said. “Today we are all on to show them a large military plane that trial. The court has demonstrated that it was left open for viewing. violates the rights of victims and shields She suggested that he wait and they the organizers of such disasters.” all go together, but he went off with the The trial’s conclusion was grueling for children instead. the victims’ relatives. As part of the ver- Mrs. Serbyn was only 30 meters away dict, Ukrainian judicial procedure requires from them, or about 100 feet, when she judges to read all the details of a crime started to see the plane come down and and the injuries its victims sustained. crash through trees. She and a friend As a result, the judges took two days immediately ducked behind the wheel of to read their verdict, describing in detail one of the planes on the ground. The the hundreds of physical and mental plane missed them by about 16 feet. injuries sustained, such as post-traumatic “People were running and yelling,” stress syndrome, damage to the central she said. “My children were not mutilat- nervous system, depression and bodies ed, but my husband was mutilated badly. 50 percent covered with burns. I found them all, and we sent them to the “I’m will go out of my mind from all morgue. I didn’t go there – my friends of this,” said one woman who left the and relatives did. In two days we buried courtroom, unable to bear the gory details. all that was left. I had a dream the week Zenon Zawada The co-pilot, Mr. Yegorov, appeared before this happened in which I was run- miserable when listening to the details of Bohdan Onyschak and his wife, who lost four family members in the air disaster, ning after my husband and telling him the dead and injured, resting his slouched await the verdict. not to go there.” head in his right hand and staring at the Mrs. Serbyn said she has sustained her- as with any tragedy or massive loss of life, table underneath throughout the reading. plane’s exterior. She argued either the self spiritually by attending liturgy and conspiracy theories have been circulating. His colleague, Mr. Toponar, appeared plane’s technical system broke or an Maria Bolisna, a resident near Sknyliv indifferent, staring straight ahead. When praying at her local Ukrainian Catholic external factor such as the hole caused who didn’t lose relatives there, wrote a the judges read evaluations of his con- church. She said she has wondered and the accident. duct, he either shook his head or grinned struggled with the question of why God religious pamphlet called “The Secrets of The judges based their verdict on a in disappointment. would take her family away from her. Sknyliv” and was distributing it at the government commission report that drew On his left sat his wife of more than “I thought to myself that God took my courthouse to the relatives. conclusions in order to create a scape- 25 years, Iryna, a lawyer with a formal little children to himself as angels,” she In it, she implies that former President goat, he said. legal education who defended her hus- said. “I remember them as little angels. Leonid Kuchma had ordered the Sknyliv “The supervisors betrayed their subor- band throughout the trial. My husband was a good person too, and catastrophe because weeks earlier Lviv dinates,” said Mrs. Toponar. “They acted When the prison sentences were read, I think that God did this for a better pur- was the site of a large “Ukraine Without inappropriately in that they decided to the court was largely silent. pose.” Kuchma” demonstration. throw the whole responsibility of this Afterwards, as police officers began Given the nature of Ukrainian history, Relatives of the victims directed much tragedy on pilots.” placing handcuffs on the guilty, several in of their resentment toward Mr. Toponar It was such skirting of responsibility the courthouse shouted, “Strilochnyky!” because he persistently denied any on the part of the defendants that upset – a Ukrainian slang term for those who responsibility for the crash and gave peo- the victims and their relatives the most. deflect responsibility toward others. ple the impression that his conscience “The pilots say they aren’t responsible “You are not people!” another man was not bothered or affected. because they did exactly as they were shouted. To cope with his feelings of anger, told,” Mrs. Serbyn said in disgust. “The In addition to prison sentences, the court Zenoviyi Halaiyko, 54, began writing supervisors say they aren’t responsible assessed fines equivalent to $1.44 million poetry about the catastrophe, which because they weren’t supposed to be (U.S.) against Mr. Toponar, $500,000 killed his only son, Serhii, a creative 17- directing those planes, but others instead. against Mr. Yegorov and $140,000 against year-old who enjoyed drawing aircraft It was my little children who were not Mr. Tretiakov and Mr. Yatsiuk. and had a particular interest in aviation. guilty of anything.” Family members said that no prison Mr. Halaiko is among those who All the defendants said they would sentence or amount of recovered dam- believe that Mr. Toponar received orders appeal their sentences. Meanwhile, the ages will compensate for the fact that to crash the plane into the crowd. victims and their relatives said they also their families, and therefore their lives, While the judges read their verdict in the would appeal to the Supreme Court. are entirely destroyed. courtroom, he recited one of the verses of Some victims, such as Mr. Onyschak, “I can’t imagine a suitable punishment his poems in a neighboring hall. His body are suing separately in order to obtain for them,” said Mr. Onyshchak of trembled in anger as he uttered the lines: moral and material damages from the Ukrainian government. His suit goes to Semenivka, a village outside of Lviv, “You are not a person, Toponar, “There is not only an earthly court to You are death holding a scythe, court in July. judge them, but there is also God’s court. Who cut the heads off our dear ones, However, he can’t imagine any finan- And the only suitable punishment will be These flowers with petals that never bloomed, cial award restoring his life to what it God’s court.” To whom our dear land would have given life. was before the catastrophe. Zenon Zawada While Mr. Onyschak was not present Yegorov, you worthless coward! “When my children were alive, I was at the Sknyliv air show with his family, Pilot Yurii Yegorov sits in the Lviv Why did you try to save your skin? in heaven,” Mr. Onyschak said. “My Oleksandra Serbyn, 35, of Stryi attended Appellate Court awaiting the verdict You saw people under you, family was wonderful. I don’t know how with her husband, Volodymyr, born for his role in the plane crash at the Why did you press the catapult button? these things can be compensated in terms 1966, and their two sons, Yurii, born in Sknyliv airfield on July 27, 2002. Why didn’t you take control into your hands, of money.” No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 11 Kitka vocal ensemble to travel to Ukraine for performances, research

OAKLAND, Calif. – Mariana Creative development workshops for recognized professional ensemble known Ludkevych School of Music, Ms. Sadovska, Ukrainian vocal performance the Rusalka Project, with Kitka, Ms. for its artistry, versatility and mastery of Sadovska was affiliated with the Les artist, composer and folklorist is leading Sadovska, Ms. Polovynka, Serhij the demanding techniques of Balkan and Kurbas Theater in Lviv from 1988 the San Francisco Bay Area Women’s Kovalevych and Ms. Wichowska – were Slavic vocal styling. Through a busy itin- through 1991, during which time she Vocal Ensemble Kitka (whose name held in collaboration with the Les erary of live and broadcast performanc- took part in such projects as the “Slavic means “bouquet” in Bulgarian and Kurbas Theater in Lviv June 15-22. es, recordings, educational programs, Pilgrim Project” headed by J. Grotowski Macedonian), on a three-week perform- Development workshops with Kitka, master artist residencies, commissioning (Pontedera, Italy), and in the ance tour and research expedition to Ms. Sadovska, Ms. Matvienko, Yevhen programs and adventuresome collabora- “Laboratorium of Theater Art” with A. Ukraine that is being held June 12 Yefremov, Tetiana Sopilka, Mr. tions, Kitka has grown to earn recogni- Vasiliev (Moscow). through July 4. Zenevitch and the Drevo ensemble – in tion as a premier vocal ensemble, as well Ms. Sadovska’s core acting, vocal and The tour, which includes visits to the collaboration with the Ivan Honchar as a foremost interpreter of Balkan and performance skills were formed during rural villages of Svarytsevychi, Center for Folk Art and Les Kurbas State Slavic choral repertoire in the United the years she worked with the Havronschyna and Kriachkivka, as well Center for Theater Arts – were slated to States. Kitka has been featured frequent- Gardzienice, beginning in 1991. The ly on National Public Radio. The emo- tive power of Kitka’s singing has been showcased in a number of film sound- tracks, including “Jacob’s Ladder,” “Braveheart” and “Queen of the Damned,” as well as in the American Conservatory Theater’s critically acclaimed productions of “Hecuba.” In 2002, the group made a historic tour of Bulgaria, which included partici- pation as international guest artists at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the world renowned, Grammy Award-win- ning Bulgarian women’s choir, Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, held at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. Kitka has recorded six albums on its own Diaphonica record label; its latest recording is titled “Wintersongs.” Comprising the singers of the Kitka woman’s vocal ensemble on the Ukraine tour are Briget Boyle, Shira Cion, The village singers of Svarytsevychi, Ukraine. Catherine Rose Crowther, Juliana Graffagna, Lily Huang, Janet Kutulas, as larger cultural centers such as Kyiv be held in Kyiv on June 24-July 2. Eva Salina Primack and Moira and Lviv, offers the group opportunities For more information on Kitka’s Gwendolyn Smiley. to collaborate with professional folk Rusalka Cycle Project and Ukrainian singers, village musicians, choral direc- tour, visit http://www.kitka.org. * * * tors and contemporary theater artists, as * * * Ms. Sadovska,who has spent more Mariana Sadovska well as to gather stories and songs from than 12 years collecting archaic songs village elders and perform in concert Currently celebrating its 25th anniver- and rituals in rural villages in Ukraine, is company was founded in 1977 by W. with Ukraine’s premier folk singers and sary season, Kitka began as a grassroots credited with breathing vigorous new life Staniewski, and is known in Europe and ensembles. group of amateur singers from diverse into the fast-fading folk traditions of her North America for its original perform- The tour is being documented by New ethnic and musical backgrounds who native land. A much sought-after vocal ances based on years of field work study- York-based videographer and director shared a passion for the stunning disso- artist in Europe, she is also known for ing ancient cultures in isolated rural Lars Jan. nances, asymmetric rhythms, intricate her work with the world famous Polish areas of the world. As part of the tour, festival-style ornamentation and resonant strength of experimental/anthropological theater Drawing on her years of experience anchor performances, titled traditional Eastern European women’s company Gardzienice, with whom she with the Gardzienice, Ms. Sadovska has “Enchantment Songs,” were slated to vocal music. was a principal performer and composer- developed a system of exercises that take place in Lviv and Kyiv. The Lviv Since its informal beginning, the music director for over a decade. enables participants to discover the link concert, which took place at the Les group has evolved into an internationally A native of Lviv and graduate of the between movement and song, gesture Kurbas Theater on June 17, featured and sound, rhythm and breath. Her work- Kitka in performance with Ms. Sadovska shops cover various singing techniques, and Natalka Polovynka, director of the with an emphasis on the open throat acclaimed vocal ensemble Maisternia (“white voice”) singing style of Eastern Pisni (Song Workshop). Europe. Kyiv’s “Enchantment Songs” concert, To help participants feel the essence slated for July 1 at the Les Kurbas State of each song, she shares her knowledge Center for Theater Arts, will feature of daily village life to put each piece into Kitka, Ms. Sadovska, Ukraine’s leg- context. Her repertoire includes calling endary singer Nina Matvienko, Kyiv’s songs, wedding songs, lullabies, ballads, Drevo ensemble and traditional singers healing songs and more. Her understand- from the village of Kriachkivka. ing of traditional song combined with Additional musical collaborators her expertise as a theater practitioner and meeting Kitka in Ukraine include musician make her workshops a rare singer/actress/choreographer Joanna experience, valuable to professional Wichovska (Poland) and Vladimir singers and performers, as well as ama- Zenevitch, folk singer, composer and teur singers who take pleasure in song choral director of Ensemble Gramnitsy traditions of the world. (Belarus). As a gifted and experienced teacher, she While on tour in Ukraine, Kitka will has spent many years conducting numer- participate in the Troitsa Festival held in ous workshops in universities and theaters the village of Svarytsevychi and the tra- around the world, including Harvard, ditional “Provody Rusalok” ritual festivi- Princeton, the City University of New ties in Havronschyna, as well as gather York, as well as at the La MaMa and Pig rusalka (water nymph) lore from village Iron theaters (U.S.A.), Grotowski Center elders. (Poland) and the Royal Shakespeare All of these activities will serve as a Company (Stratford, England). basis for the creation of a new folk She has also taken part in theater festi- opera, “The Rusalka Cycle,” which vals held in Japan, Brazil, Egypt, Bosnia, Kitka will premiere in Oakland this com- Russia and Wales. ing November. “The Rusalka Cycle” will Her collaboration with theater directors weave traditional Slavic folk songs includes work with Virliana Tkacz (New together with original vocal and instru- York), Judith Wilske (Hamburg), William mental music composed by Ms. Docolomanski (Prague) and husband Sadovska in a contemporary theatrical André Erlen (Köln). She has also worked presentation directed by Ellen Sebastian with numerous musicians, such as Victoria Chang. Ms. Chang will also spend two Mark Kane weeks in Ukraine with Kitka. Members of the Kitka women’s vocal ensemble. (Continued on page 22) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27 The life and times of Father Ivan Wolansky, pioneer priest and Ukrainian patriot by Nestor Wolansky After taking his vows, Father Ivan The celibate Roman Catholic clergy in Wolansky served at various parishes in 1880 looked upon the married Father The Rev. Ivan Wolansky was the first western Ukraine, and in 1884, at the Wolansky as a “sinner” who had strayed Ukrainian Catholic priest in America, urgent request of Metropolitan Sylvester away from the only true faith, Roman having been sent to the United States by Sembratovych (1836-1898) in Galicia, Catholicism. The image of a handsome, Metropolitan Sylvester Sembratovych of and the Ukrainian immigrants of personable and married priest, who Lviv in response to requests from Shenandoah, Pa., he departed for spoke Ukrainian, and a vivacious and Ukrainian immigrants in Shenandoah, America. Chester A. Arthur was in the attractive wife did not sit well with the Pa. He celebrated the first Ukrainian White House, Emperor Franz Joseph was Roman Catholic hierarchy in religious service on American soil on on the throne of Austria-Hungary, Philadelphia and New York. But, most of December 19, 1884. Edward VII was the king of England, all, the hierarchy resented the lost rev- Wilhelm II was the emperor of Germany, enues as the Ukrainians left Roman Ivan Wolansky (whose name is some- and Alexander III was the tsar of Russia. Catholic congregations to form their times written as John Wolansky, Arriving in New York in December of own. Wolanski, Wolanskyj or Voliansky) was 1884, Father Wolansky stopped briefly in born on July 2 1857, in Yabloniv, During his brief stay in America Jersey City, N.J., before continuing on to Galicia, in western Ukraine. His father, (1884-1889), Father Wolansky founded Pennsylvania – one of the largest centers Yakiv Wolansky, was a Greek-Catholic numerous parishes – in Shenandoah, of Ukrainian immigrants in America at pastor in Yabloniv, and his mother was Shamokin, Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, that time, as there was work in Tekla Macelynska. Ivan was the sixth Kingston, Olyphant and Freedland, Pa., Pennsylvania’s coal mines and other child in a family of seven. Jersey City, N.J., Minneapolis, and other industries. After attending primary school in cities. He was eagerly greeted by the Yabloniv and graduating from high He founded brotherhoods and soci- Ukrainian community as one of their school in Ternopil, Ivan Wolansky went eties, such as the Brotherhood of St. on to study theology in Vienna, follow- Nicholas, established on January 18, ing in the footsteps of his father (born 1885, in Shenandoah, which offered help Father Ivan Wolansky 1803), his grandfather Roman Wolansky to the widows and orphans of the miners gy, who promised and sometimes deliv- (born 1779), and his great-grandfather, who had died in the frequent ered more than others. (The Russian Oleksander Wolansky (born 1745). The Pennsylvania mining accidents. Orthodox were well funded by the opportunities for higher education in It should also be noted that the St. Tsarist government explicitly for the pur- Galicia were mostly closed to those who Nicholas Brotherhood, and other soci- pose of promoting Russification among cherished their Ukrainian heritage and eties were sometimes appropriated or co- the immigrants in America). the Greek-Catholic faith by the unpopu- opted by Russophile priests who were on But there was no turning back, once lar Polish colonial authorities – civil and the payroll of the Muscovite Orthodox Father Wolansky and those who immedi- religious alike – who were determined to Church. They manipulated and deceived ately followed him opened the doors. In subjugate and Polonize the Ukrainian the newly arrived immigrants. In an spite of the many difficulties and barri- population. effort to reach as many immigrants as ers, the fledgling Ukrainian communities Talented and ambitious Ukrainians possible, they called their chapters of the took root and prospered. Unfortunately, were often forced to go to the tolerant St. Nicholas Brotherhood “Orthodox- the relentless efforts of the hysterical city of Vienna to study, as they were later Catholic,” although they professed noth- Polish, Slovak and Irish bishops eventu- to study in Prague, during the repressive ing but hatred for the Catholics. ally paid off, and in June 1889 Father period between the first and the second They altered the ancient Ukrainian Wolansky, “that married priest,” was world wars – and for the same reasons. colors of blue and yellow on the brother- forced to return to his native Ukraine by In addition to theology, Ivan hood insignia and certificates, symboliz- the edict of Pope Leo XIII himself. ing the Ukrainian sky and wheat fields, Wolansky studied mathematics, the In 1890 Father Wolansky once again to the Russian national colors of white, Middle Eastern languages (Hebrew, Old came to America, continuing his work blue and red, and soon changed the name Chaldaic, Syrian and Arabic), as well as among the Ukrainian immigrants, stay- Father Ivan Wolansky’s wife, Pawlyna. “Rusyn” to “Russian.” Latin, Greek, English, French and ing for about a year. Portugese. Returning to Galicia, he mar- One Greek-Catholic priest, Father own. The immigrants were often exploit- In 1896 he was sent to Brazil to ried Pawlyna Hankewycz (1861-1896), Alexis Toth (1854-1909), a widower, organize the Ukrainian communities ed by the Poles, Slovaks, Germans and the daughter of Julian Hankewycz, also a insulted and browbeaten by the Roman there, and to investigate the appalling the Irish, who arrived before them; to Greek-Catholic priest. Catholic bishops, in desperation conditions that the immigrants had to them the Ukrainians, known at that time The curious preponderance of priests switched from the Greek-Catholic to the endure. It was in Brazil, shortly after as Ruthenians, were nothing more than among the Ukrainians was the result of Russian Orthodox Church, bringing with Father Wolansky’s arrival, that tragedy the centuries-old Polish policy of dis- job competitors and strike breakers. him many of the faithful, much to the crimination in all other areas of endeav- Those early Ukrainian immigrants were delight of the Moscow clerics. As a (Continued on page 22) or. The priesthood was one of the few also known as Rusyns (not to be con- reward for his service, father professions the Ukrainians could enter fused with Russians, who were not Toth was made a “saint” by with the full approval of the Polish Rusyns), Rusnaks, Boykos or Lemkos, the Muscovite Orthodox authorities and the Polish Church, as and many even claimed to be Church. they were barred from becoming doctors, “Austrians,” “Hungarians,” “Slovaks” or Other societies and broth- lawyers, scientists and educators, unless even “Galicians.” However, they often erhoods also were founded they changed their birth certificates to spoke the same Ukrainian language or its by Father Wolansky, such as show Roman Catholicism as their reli- dialect and usually professed the same the St. Cyril and Methodius, gion. Greek-Catholic faith. The modern term Ss. Volodymyr and St. John Married Greek-Catholic priests living “Ukrainian” was just beginning to be the Baptist brotherhoods, and in small towns and villages usually had accepted into common usage at the end numerous cooperatives, families and large households and were of the 19th century. where the Ukrainian immi- affluent enough to send their sons, and During that first, historic Greek- grants were able to buy goods sometimes their daughters, to be educat- Catholic liturgy on December 18, 1884, at lower prices, self-help ed. Thus they helped to preserve the in a rented, overflowing Shenandoah organizations and credit Ukrainian culture. The policy of the Hall, people came from all over unions, as well as church Polish Catholic Church to destroy the Pennsylvania to participate in the cele- choirs, singing groups, dance native aspirations of the Ukrainian peo- bration. On that cold winter day, men, ensembles, reading rooms, ple and their culture failed, but it did women and children fell to their knees women’s clubs, boy scout- contribute to the Polonization of many and cried, as the eloquent Father style organizations, Sunday Ukrainians. In spite of the Union of Wolansky addressed them in Ukrainian, schools and theatrical groups, Brest-Litovsk of 1596, the Polish a language they understood. where Pawlyna Wolansky Catholic Church consistently trampled The months that followed kept Father often took an active part, on the rights of the Ukrainian “Uniates” Wolansky busy in Shenandoah – the first both in organizing and partic- – in the Old and the New World alike. child to be christened was Maria ipating in the productions. Marusyn, the daughter of Mychajlo and Not all projects were suc- Nestor Wolansky of Berkeley, Calif., is a Anna Marusyn, on December 25, 1884; cessful. Strife and dissention great-great nephew of Father Ivan the first marriage was between Michael plagued the immigrants and Wolansky. He has been pursuing study of Pringel, the son of Ivan and Maria often proved to be their undo- the genealogy of the Wolansky family, Pringel, and Maria Ivanko, the daughter ing. Ignorant and stubborn, having inherited the gift from his father, of Simeon and Dorotea Ivanko; the first some immigrants followed Stephen Wolansky (1904-1999), and his funeral, of Maria Fedorchak, the young their rigid regional loyalties cousin, Dr. Oleh Wolansky (1914-2003). daughter of Oleksander and Maria brought over from the old Having worked for 27 years in the travel Fedorchak, who had emigrated from the country, or were swayed by industry, Mr. Wolansky often combines village of Ripka, near Sianok, in Galicia, the manipulative Polish, and A memorial plaque dedicated to the pioneer research into family history with travel. was held on January 25, 1885. later Russian-Orthodox, cler- priest that was erected by his relatives. No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 13

FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY by Andrew O. Martyniuk

Essential reading for Ukrainian philately “Introductory Handbook of Ukrainian Philately” by Ingert Kuzych. Springfield, Va.: Ukrainian Philatelic Resources, 2005. x + 160 pp. $18.

Like many who began collecting would ask about the Carpatho-Ukrainian stamps at a young age, I believed the stamp, to no avail. extent of Ukrainian philately consisted of In my early collecting years, I also the pictures I saw depicted under came across a number of Ukrainian cin- “Ukraine” in my worldwide stamp derella stamps and Ukrainian scouting album: the complete set of the five stamps. Although I realized that these stamps of the Shahy Issue (Ukraine’s were not really postage stamps, I never first), most of the 14 stamps of the quite understood the place these faux Vienna Issue – which interestingly “stamps” had in the world of Ukrainian enough were never used for postage – the stamp collecting. four stamps of the Famine Issue, and a As a teen, quite by accident, I learned space (no picture) for the 20 hrv (hryvni) of the Ukrainian Philatelic and stamp. Western Ukraine had pictures for Numismatic Society, which I subsequent- four of the stamps in the fairly common ly joined. As I began to receive the soci- Third Stanyslaviv Issue; and for ety’s publications in the mail, I soon Carpatho-Ukraine, only one stamp was learned that there were many more pictured, the National Assembly Issue. Ukrainian stamps than I was ever aware To me, this represented the complete of. And herein lies the problem. universe of Ukrainian postage stamps. I Until recently in the United States, tried to get a copy of every stamp pic- most albums and catalogues listed only tured, and eventually accomplished this the most commonly available Ukrainian for the Ukrainian and Western Ukrainian material. More was alluded to, such as stamps pictured. However, the Carpatho- trident overprints, but little detail was Ukrainian stamp eluded me. Every time I provided. In fact, there were a large num- visited my neighborhood stamp dealer I ber of specialized books, monographs, catalogues, journal articles, etc., that Andrew O. Martyniuk has been col- dealt with specific areas of Ukrainian lecting Ukrainian stamps for over 30 collecting. years and is the executive vice president However, the material was extremely of the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society. (Continued on page 19) A page shows Ukraine’s first stamps (top) and postal issues from 1919.

The catalogue also covers such issues as the zemstvo stamps. Depicted on this page are most of the principal types of trident overprints. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

Theby 50thTania Sawa-Priatka anniversaryscious young of Ukrainians. the TheSUM mission of ‘oselia’ in Ellenville: a short history the organization was, and still remains On the fifth anniversary of the today, to educate Ukrainian youth about Ukrainian American Youth Association’s their history and culture, as well as to founding on American soil, the organiza- cultivate them to become active members tion, commonly known as “SUM,” was of their Ukrainian and local communities experiencing a period of rapid growth, a while serving God and their Ukrainian reorganization and an expansion of its homeland. goals, strategies and methodologies. Of primary concern in 1954 was the During the Second World War, thou- need to find a space, a piece of property, sands of Ukrainians had emigrated to the where SUM’s young, active members United States of America. During this could blossom in an environment steeped time, the goal of the organization in the in Ukrainian heritage and pride during the United States shifted from one of a large- summer camping months. Thus began the ly political nature to one primarily search for a little slice of Ukrainian heav- focused on educating nationally con- en here in the United States.

1956: Girls perform rhythmic exercises.

During the fifth annual gathering of immediately pursued the purchase of the SUM members held in Newark, N.J., parcel. SUM’s board of directors, called together To direct the ongoing financial and a Search Committee to be chaired by the management needs of the “oselia,” as the late Mykola Semanyshyn. Other commit- property became known, SUM’s board of tee members included Hryhorij Czebrij, directors called together the first director- Mychaijlo Furda and Yaroslaw ship. The directorship was headed by Mr. Humeniuk. In addition to identifying a Semanyshyn and included members of property to suit SUM’s goals, the com- the board of directors as well as represen- mittee would also be responsible for tatives from the parents’ committees of driving a critical and energetic capital various East Coast branches of SUM. campaign. After a thorough examination Combined with the efforts of countless of the committee’s objectives, it became SUM members, the members of the obvious that the ideal property would directorship set about actively preparing need to be fairly sizable, have terrain for the oselia’s first summer season. It is suitable for camping and recreation, be necessary to note that the oselia, upon centrally located with the possibility of purchase, was found to be in a serious 1971: older girls (“starshi yunachky”) assemble at camp. easy access, and have a close proximity state of disrepair and neglect by its previ- to water (lake, river, etc.). ous owners. Therefore, there was paint- After months of searching and with ing, cleaning, renovation and some clear- thanks to the tireless and selfless efforts ing of forest overgrowth to be done. In of the Search Committee, the perfect addition to the upgrades, the oselia’s property was located along Route 209, directorship undertook the building of a approximately one mile north of the town physical tribute to Ukrainian heroes of Spring Glen in Ulster County, N.Y. (“trybuna”). and nearby to the popular summer vaca- Countless hours of voluntary manpow- tion destination, Ellenville, NY, located er and effort eventually paid off and the nearly 80 miles north of the city of New days of June 18-19, 1955, witnessed the York. ceremonial blessing and opening of the At the time it was discovered, this SUM oselia in the scenic Shawangunk property was called the Fontaine Manor Mountains of upstate New York. From House, a largely forest-covered property that day forward, the oselia became a of nearly 140 acres in the foothills of the center for cultural-educational work and Shawangunk Mountains. The property relaxation, a place of summer SUM offered a picturesque mountain scene, camps and sports Olympiads, and home complete with a small lake and babbling to innumerable memories across multiple stream, the Soundberg Creek. There were generations. 11 buildings on its grounds, and it was a Following the first successful sum- convenient drive from most major cities mer season at the oselia, discussion along the East Coast. As the property met began regarding the continuing develop- nearly all of the committee’s search crite- ment of the grounds. It was decided that ria, with the generous financial support the primary directive would be to work 1967: Patriarch Josyf Slipyj celebrates liturgy at the “trybuna.” of hundreds of SUM members, SUM toward developing better camping facil-

1960: Participants of the “Vyshkilnyi Tabir” pose for a group photo. No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 15 ities for SUM’s young members, who were arriving in increasing numbers each summer. Therefore, heeding the call of the SUM board the SUM branches of Trenton, N.J. and New York, undertook the first major renovation at the oselia: the building of two additional barracks (there were six in existence). Additionally, the branch of Yonkers, N.Y., set to work on building two chapels for the weekly conduct of liturgy during the summer months – one for the Catholic service and one for the Orthodox. Branch members also agreed to completely renovate the main congre- gational building, known as the “Svitlytsia.” The completion of all of this work occurred in 1959. Beginning in 1960 the oselia entered a new period of growth in two distinct directions: the building of new camp facilities for youth and the building of a new hotel for the ever-increasing number 1986: A swimming competition at the newly built pool. of families and older adults who spent their summers at the oselia. Back in the renovating the Svitlytsia and kiosk. In winter of 1959, the oselia’s director, Mr. this fashion, the oselia became increas- Semanyshyn, prepared a detailed account ingly updated and accommodating in of the oselia’s financial standing and pre- subsequent years. sented it at the plenary meetings of the Additional projects included the build- board of directors of SUM. In this plan, ing of a new camp “komanda” building, Mr. Semanyshyn outlined the following led by a committee comprising members plan for the continued development of from the SUM branches of Passaic, N.J., the oselia: the construction of two addi- Willimantic, Conn., and Bayonne, N.J. A tional camping barracks; the construction of a second hotel; the construction of a modern Svitylytsia, heated and air condi- new kitchen along with a separate mess tioned, was built with two main hall for campers and a formal restaurant entrances, a large terrace, a large ball- for vacationers; and, the construction of room on the second floor able to accom- a large casino/Svitlytsia with a ballroom. modate between 450 and 600 guests, The aggregate of this work was to be restrooms, a large buffet, kitchen and completed over the course of the next 15 two additional rooms for miscellaneous years, according to Mr. Semanyshyn’s uses. This new addition hosts multiple plan. All of the attendees at the plenary conferences, seminars and social events, gathering confirmed this plan and, with a such as weddings, banquets, etc. vision for the future, eagerly set about (Continued on page 24) 1994: Campers perform skits by the bonfire. realizing it. In 1964, the SUM board voted in a new group of directors for the oselia. From 1964 to 1971, the committee of 16 was chaired by Volodymyr Kostyk. With comparable enthusiasm, the new direc- tors continued the plan set in motion by the previous board with slight modifica- tions of the priorities. It became obvious that a new, larger hotel was necessary for vacationers, par- ents coming to visit their children at camp, and visitors during Zlet, Zdvyh and other events. Thus, on Sunday, July 4, 1965, just prior to the opening of the new summer season, the ceremonial blessing and opening of the building Krynytsia took place. This new building offered 32 rooms and could house nearly 80 occupants. During the years 1967-1970, the directorship of the oselia focused in earnest on the renovation of many of the older buildings, upgrading the plumbing systems, separating and fencing off the camps from the general resort areas, and 1985: The littlest campers at “Tabir Sumeniat.”

2003: Everyone’s favorites - the kitchen staff. 2004: A view of the sports competition during Zlet weekend. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

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Ukrainian Festive Walnut Torte wins “Mom’s Best Cake” contest by Roxolana Woloszyn racks. Cool completely. 2. Make the mocha frosting and coffee PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Country Living, filling: Beat the butter, chocolate, remain- America’s most popular home magazine, ing 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1 1/2 cups announced in its May 2005 issue that the confectioners’ sugar together until creamy. Ukrainian Festive Walnut Torte, baked Alternately add the coffee, liqueur and 4 by Paul and Helen Ewashko, won its 1/2 more cups of confectioners’ sugar and “Mom’s Best Cake” contest. continue to beat until fluffy. Set aside. Mr. Ewashko told Country Living that 3. Beat the heavy cream, instant cof- relatives in Ukraine passed along the fee and remaining 1/4 cup confectioners’ original recipe for the Ukrainian Festive sugar to soft peaks. Walnut Torte, which made its way to the 4. Assemble the cake: Split the tortes. couple. Place one split layer on a cake plate and The Ewashkos found out about the spread 3/4 cup mocha frosting over top. “Mom’s Best Cake” contest from their Follow with a third of the coffee cream. daughter who saw an ad in Country Place second layer on top and repeat Living, a magazine featuring information with frosting and cream. Repeat with about decorating, antiques, cooking, third layer. Place the final layer on the travel, remodeling and gardens. cake and spread the remaining mocha Country Living’s Food Editor Cheryl frosting over the top and sides of cake. Slocum, Editor-in-Chief Nancy Soriano, Decorate with the chopped walnuts. Senior Editor Jennifer Vreeland, along Refrigerate until ready to serve. with distinguished pastry chefs Claudia Nutritional information based on indi- Fleming and Nick Malgieri, selected the vidual serving: Ukrainian torte recipe from 904 other Paul and Helen Ewasko, who submitted the prize-winning recipe for Ukrainian Calories: 598 entries. The panel of judges made its Festival Walnut Torte to Country Living magazine. Total Fat: 36.7 g decision based on each cake’s overall Cholesterol: 197.3 mg appearance, taste, appeal and the recipe. 2 teaspoons cornstarch and set aside. Place the egg yolks in a large Sodium: 120.6 mg The Ewashkos’ Ukrainian Festive 1 teaspoon baking powder bowl and beat on medium-high speed. Fiber: 2.8 g Walnut Torte beat out finalists’ cakes 12 large eggs, separated Gradually add the granulated sugar and Protein: 8.8 g such as a glazed carrot cake, a chocolate 1/4 teaspoon salt continue to beat until the mixture becomes Carbohydrates: 64.3 g whipped cream cake, a sponge cake with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar thick and fluffy – about 5 minutes. Add 2 * * * chocolate frosting, a pineapple meringue 3 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract teaspoons vanilla, mix to combine and set cake, a praline turtle cake and an orange 3/4 cup butter, softened aside. Sprinkle the walnut mixture over the For their grand-prize winning Ukrainian chiffon cake. 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted yolk mixture and fold in the egg whites Festive Walnut Torte the Ewashkos were Mrs. Ewashko believes that the torte 6 1/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar until combined. Divide the batter between awarded a trip to La Jolla, Calif. Mrs. won the contest because it is a mix of a 3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee the prepared pans and bake until the cake Ewashko said she is especially happy that basic walnut torte that her mother taught 1 1/2 tablespoons coffee liqueur centers spring back when lightly touched - the Torte won this contest because she her to bake when she was about 12 years (optional) 25 to 30 minutes. Run a knife around the believes that to an extent it helps “people to old, and her mother-in-law’s walnut 2 cups heavy cream pan sides and turn the cakes out onto wire get to know Ukrainians better.” torte, yielding “a combo that sold them 2 teaspoons instant-coffee granules on it,” said Mrs. Ewashko. * * * 1. Make the tortes: Heat oven to 350° F. Butter the bottoms of two 10-inch round The ingredients and directions for cake pans and fit with two circles of parch- baking the Ukrainian Festive Walnut ment paper. Butter the paper and pan sides. Torte are as follows: Set aside. Combine the ground walnuts, 10 ounces finely ground walnuts, plus flour, cornstarch and baking powder, and 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts set aside. Place the egg whites and salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour together in a large bowl, beat to stiff peaks,

alliance-of-convenience was important in People’s Union... blocking a takeover of Kyiv by Viktor (Continued from page 2) Medvedchuk’s Social Democratic Party – nomenklatura. As a chairman of United (SDPU). Negative public opinion Parliament, Leonid Kravchuk also sat on also helped Mr. Omelchenko in blocking the fence during the August 1991 hard- the SDPU from taking over Kyiv. Mr. line Moscow putsch and, only after the Omelchenko trounced SDPU leading personality Hryhorii Surkis in the May coup was defeated, supported Ukraine’s 1999 Kyiv mayoral election by 76.4 per- declaration of independence and the ban- cent to 16.5 percent. Mr. Surkis’ “trusted ning of the Communist Party. person,” a requirement in Ukrainian elec- Our Ukraine supporters in Kyiv have toral legislation, was none other than for- pointed out that Mayor Omelchenko mer President Kravchuk, who is now never once visited the maidan head of the SDPU parliamentary faction. (Independence Square) during the Messrs. Omelchenko and Yushchenko Orange Revolution. Instead he waited collaborated in removing Mr. until New Year’s Eve – five days after Medvedchuk as first vice-chairman of Mr. Yushchenko won the December 26 Parliament in December 2001. Mr. repeat runoff. At the time, Our Ukraine’s Yushchenko saw this as revenge after Kyiv leader said, “We, unfortunately, did Medvedchuk had orchestrated a parlia- not feel any support from Oleksander mentary vote of no confidence in his Omelchenko in Kyiv.” Mr. Bondarenko government in April of that year. continued, “We were on the side of The impact of the Kuchmagate crisis, Yushchenko, but Omelchenko was on the which began in November 2000 and led side of Kuchma” (Ukrayinska Pravda, to anti-Kuchma protests in Kyiv, also June 19). played a role. A second factor was the rise Mr. Bondarenko revealed that Mayor of Unity, Mr. Omelchenko’s mini “party Omelchenko had actually tried to move of power,” which polled 11.62 percent in the central stage of the Orange Kyiv, its highest vote in Ukraine, but still Revolution from the maidan to another less than Our Ukraine’s 28.05 percent in area of Kyiv. Although Orange support- Kyiv. Throughout Ukraine, Unity only ers partially took over Kyiv’s Town Hall, obtained 1.09 percent, compared to Our which also doubles as the residence of Ukraine’s 23.57 percent. the city’s state administration, they did The inaugural congress of the People’s not have Mr. Omelchenko’s permission. Union – Our Ukraine relegated Mr. When 46 Kyiv city deputies declared Omelchenko to the ranks of the older Mr. Yushchenko the winner after round 2, generation, which the Orange Revolution Mayor Omelchenko pressured 12 of them has forced aside to make way for the to withdraw their signatures. middle and younger generation (Eurasia At the same time, Mr. Omelchenko’s Daily Monitor, February 9). 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

At the time, the Donetsk Oblast Council Ç èÖêòì êßóçàñû ëåÖêíà Ukrainian authorities... and the Donetsk Party of the Regions çÄòéÉé çÄâÑéêéÜóéÉé (Continued from page 2) were headed by Boris Kolesnykov, who åìÜÄ, ÅÄíúäÄ, ÑßÑÄ Ú‡ ÅêÄíÄ tank, wondered who was stoking regional was arrested in April on extortion tensions that “have long passed the per- charges. In these positions he initiated a missible point” (Den, October 2004). vote on December 1, 2004, on whether to Messrs. Kuchma, Halchynsky and hold a referendum on January 9. The vote was adopted 155-1. Yanukovych may feign innocence over The two questions to be posed in the the growth of east-west tension during referendum concerned transforming the 2004 election, yet Mr. Yanukovych Ukraine into a federal republic and, with- was the authorities’ candidate and his in this new federal structure, upgrading campaign deliberately inflamed regional Donetsk to an autonomous republic along tensions by using anti-nationalist and the lines of Crimea. On December 16, anti-American rhetoric against Mr. 2004, the Donetsk Oblast Council Yushchenko. rescinded its decision to hold a January While 4,000 regional officials in east- referendum. If it had gone ahead, the ern Ukraine attended the November 28 results would not have been legally bind- congress, they are unlikely to all be tar- ing and would have been overturned by geted. Charges will be most likely direct- Kyiv. ed at the organizers of the South Eastern The separatist congress was as much Ò‚. Ô. Autonomous Region (known by its generated by hostility to the Orange Ukrainian abbreviation of PSAR) rather Revolution as it was by fears of a than the participants. Yushchenko election victory. The con- ÇéãéÑàåàêÄ ÇÄêòéçà The charges also affect relations with gress statement claimed, “If the coup d’é- Russia, as Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov tat is being developed further and an ille- attended the separatist congress. Mr. gitimate president comes to power, par- (10/6/26 – 7/4/04) Luzhkov has an odious reputation in ticipants in the congress reserve the right ·Û‰Â ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ÎÂ̇ Ukraine because of his long-term support to take adequate actions and self for Crimean separatists. In hindsight, the defense” (Ukrayinska Pravda, November ëãìÜÅÄ ÅéÜÄ Donbas separatists erred by inviting Mr. 29, 2004). Luzhkov to attend and support them at Messrs. Tykhonov and Kushnariov 4 ÎËÔÌfl 2005 ð. the congress. claim the charges against them are politi- ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. çËÍÓ·fl ‚ ÄÏÒÚÂð‰‡Ï¥, ç.â. Surprisingly, the charges represent the cally motivated. This is not surprising, as first instituted against separatists in post- the Yushchenko team is forcing members ì „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ Á‡Î˯ËÎËÒfl: Soviet Ukraine. Separatists in the first of the former pro-Kuchma camp to final- ‰ðÛÊË̇ – éãÖçÄ half of the 1990s in Crimea and Donetsk ly take responsibility for their actions, ÒËÌ – åàïÄâãé Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ ãàçÑéû were undermined by the intelligence whether for corruption, election fraud or ‰Ó˜Í‡ – åÄêßü êàåÄêìä Á ÏÛÊÂÏ ûêäéå services, economic pressure, and parlia- separatism. ‚ÌÛÍË – ÄçÑêßâ ¥ ëéçü êàåÄêìäà mentary and presidential actions. No Ukraine’s new opposition is now not criminal charges were ever filed. ÒÂÒÚð‡ – ÇÖêéçßäÄ ûêñÄç Ú‡ ·ð‡Ú ÅéÉÑÄç ÇÄêòéçÄ only reeling from charges of massive cor- The current separatism charges may be ruption and widespread election fraud, Á ðÓ‰Ë̇ÏË ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌ¥. difficult to prove. During the congress but also treasonous charges of sepa- áÂÏÎfl LJ¯¥Ì£ÚÓ̇ ÌÂı‡È ·Û‰Â âÓÏÛ Î„ÍÓ˛! there were calls for separatism, particu- ratism. They will have to survive these larly in the Donbas. But most calls were three sets of accusations to remain a seri- Ç¥˜Ì‡ âÓÏÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! for regional autonomy and the transfor- ous political force by the time of the mation of Ukraine into a federal republic. 2006 election.

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The handbook is printed in an easy to Essential reading... read, two-column format and is heavily (Continued from page 13) illustrated. Chapters are short, easy to diverse, appeared in publications of lim- digest, and close with an extensive bibli- ited issuance and distribution, and was ography for those wishing more detailed virtually inaccessible to the casual or material. The illustrations, for the most novice inquirer. In short, there was no part, are exceptionally clear, with com- easy way to get the “big picture” of mon as well as extremely rare items Ukrainian philately. depicted. Thankfully, this situation was rectified in It is often too easy to look at a book 1993 with the publication of the first edition and find some fault with it. However, With deep sorrow we announce that on May 17, 2005, of the Introductory Handbook of Ukrainian there is little of what is included with Philately by Dr. Ingert Kuzych. It appeared which I can find fault. One might ques- at the age of 74 entered into eternal life as a special issue of the Ukrainian tion the insertion of the chapter on our beloved mother, sister and aunt Philatelist, the journal of the Ukrainian Ukrainian picture postcards, as this col- Philatelic and Numismatic Society. Demand lecting area is not typically considered was so great that it was reprinted several “philatelic.” If postcards, then why not a times, selling out each time. chapter on Ukrainian numismatics, Stacia Maria Zyznomyrsky Why so popular? medals, etc? However, postcards are One reason was Ukraine’s independ- often sent through the post and thus are Born on September 10, 1930, in Kalyniv, Ukraine. often stamped, becoming postal history. ence in 1991, and its release of official She was a former president of the Ukrainian National postage stamps starting in 1992. On the other hand, one “philatelic” Ukraine’s return to the roster of stamp area that was not covered is seals or cin- Women’s League of America, Branch 9, and was recognized issuing countries initiated or reawakened derellas of the post-World War II era. as one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” by Israel interest in this country and its past stamp Only two avenues existed for Ukrainian issuing history. collectors wishing to collect post-World Yad Vashem for saving Helen Bittner from the Nazis in Apparently, there were many War II material prior to 1992: Ukrainian Ukraine during World War II. Ukrainian collectors in the same predica- topics on foreign stamps and seals/cin- ment I was – they were interested in derellas. In the handbook, pre-World War Ukrainian collecting but did not know II private seals/cinderellas are addressed, She was buried at Venice Memorial Gardens, Fla. but sadly, this material is quite scarce, where to turn to learn about Ukrainian A 40th day divine liturgy was held June 25, 2005, in stamps. The handbook filled this need. expensive and extremely difficult to The situation is a bit different today with obtain, unlike those of post-World War II. North Port, Fla.; Binghamton, N.Y.; Lviv and Ternopil information on the Internet just a click Although these post-World War II regions of Ukraine. away. Additionally, a number of excellent “stamps” were never used to frank mail, catalogue of classic and modern Ukrainian, Ukrainian scouting stamps (Plastova Western Ukrainian and Carpatho-Ukrainian Poshta), the Ukrainian Underground Post In deep sorrow: philately have been published in English, (Pidpilna Poshta), etc., were often affixed Ukrainian and other languages. However, to mail along with postage stamps, and son and daughter-in-law: John and Irena for a succinct yet encyclopedic treatment of represent broad areas for Ukrainian col- daughter and son-in-law: Kathryn and Michael Ukrainian philately, the handbook contin- lectors. These “stamps” remain quite ues to have no peer. popular as evidenced by increasing prices sister: Ianina Kawulok The revised edition of the and sales on eBay. relatives in Ukraine and Poland “Introductory Handbook of Ukrainian As this is an introductory handbook, Philately” has built on the success of the novice collectors would benefit from Eternal Memory first edition. It now appears as a separate even a short explanation of these issues, publication of 160 pages. As with the how and why they were produced, what first edition, Dr. Kuzych authors the they represented, how they were used majority of the book, with significant and how they fit into the rubric of assistance from six specialists in different Ukrainian philately. Perhaps a future areas of Ukrainian philately. Each chap- revision of the Handbook will address ter has been completely revised, and this often-overlooked area of Ukrainian most were completely rewritten. Also, philately. several new chapters were added. Notwithstanding the comments above, So, what does the revised Handbook the “Introductory Handbook of Ukrainian offer? Philately” represents an excellent tool for Part I of this handbook deals with both beginning and advanced collectors of classic Ukrainian philately – stamps Ukrainian philately. Dr. Kuzych has taken issued through World War II. The first some of the most complex Ukrainian phil- With deep sorrow we announce that on May 18, 2005, chapter provides a historic overview of atelic topics, synthesized available infor- the stamp issues discussed in subsequent mation, and presented concise, easy-to- at the age of 75 entered into eternal life chapters. Individual chapters deal with read and understand chapters, while at the our beloved father, brother and uncle Zemstvo stamps, Trident overprints, same time retaining an appreciation of the Western Ukraine, Soviet Ukraine, challenges that collecting and understand- Carpatho-Ukraine, Ukrainian govern- ing this material presents. ment in exile and camp post issues, as If you enjoy Dr. Kuzych’s monthly Zenon Bohdan Zyznomyrsky, MD well as private seals – cinderellas. “Focus on Philately” submissions, you’ll Unlike the first edition, the catalogue love this book. In summary, there is no Born on June 9, 1929, in Palashivka, Ukraine. of classic Ukrainian stamps of Part II was other book available today that addresses replaced with chapters dealing with mod- all of the topics covered in the handbook, He was a former member of the military youth in the 1st ern Ukrainian philately, modern and it’s not too big a stretch to label this Ukrainian Division, 1944-45, and a veteran of the Korean Ukrainian provisional stamps Ukrainian book as a “must read” for both novice topics on foreign stamps, and Ukrainian and experienced collectors. War, 24th Infantry Division. He was Lieutenant Colonel in picture postcards. As before, the appen- The book is available from Ukrainian the Army Reserves Medical Corps and a retired physician. dices provide useful information to col- Philatelic Resources, P.O. Box 3, lectors: a glossary of philatelic terms, an Springfield VA 22150 for $18, plus $3 explanation of the Ukrainian alphabet for shipping to the U.S., $6 to Canada He was buried at Venice Memorial Gardens, Fla. and a list of noted Ukrainian collectors. and overseas surface, or $11 overseas air. A 40th day divine liturgy was held June 25, 2005, in North Port, Fla.; Binghamton, N.Y.; Lviv and Ternopil DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS regions of Ukraine. to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. In deep sorrow: Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. (The Weekly goes to press early Friday mornings.) son and daughter-in-law: John and Irena

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The life and times... therefore it is largely unknown and unap- the Volyn region. He died in Dychkiv, on Shenandoah – for decades the pride of preciated among the Ukrainian Brazilians August 1, 1926. not only its congregation but of (Continued from page 12) of today. In 1974, in recognition of his tremen- Shenandoah itself – was consumed by a struck. The day after their arrival in Rio Father Wolansky returned to Ukraine dous accomplishments in America and spectacular and fateful fire, on Easter de Janeiro, Father Wolansky and his wife in February 1897, via Tenerife and Brazil the Wolansky family of the U.S. Sunday, April 7, 1980. The fire was wit- took a cable car, recently built by an Genoa, never to set foot in the New and Canada dedicated a memorial plaque, nessed by many in disbelief and sadly English company as a tourist attraction, World again. In the years that followed designed by Gregory Wolansky (1909- noted in the Shenandoah press. Many to the top of the famed Corcovado, and he made pilgrimages to Jerusalem and 1980) of Rochester, N.Y., the respected residents were fearful that the cinders hiked down on foot. It was on that very Rome. Ukrainian American architect, to honor shooting up in the air would set the night that Pawlyna became violently ill As a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic priest Father Wolansky. whole town afire. A new church has been built since, but and died of the then raging, mosquito- and deacon, he was very active in organ- It originally had been hoped that the as one Shenandoah resident put it, “It’s borne yellow fever, leaving Father izing the Ukrainian communities in his plaque might be placed on the wall of the not even 1 percent as beautiful as the old Wolansky devastated. native Galicia as well, founding Prosvita St. Michael’s Church in Shenandoah, Pa., one.” During the following months, Father chapters (Ukrainian cultural and political the original site of the first Ukrainian Thanks to the technological age we Wolansky continued to visit scattered organizations) in Ostrivka, Zubir and Greek-Catholic church in America found- live in today, the story of Father Ivan Ukrainian communities, braving the Slobidka-Strusivka, the Rusyn ed by Father Wolansky in 1884. Wolansky has reached many people in Brazilian jungles, wild rivers, Indians (Ukrainian) Pedagogical Society, the However, due to the ignorance and hos- the towns and villages of Ukraine. And, with poisoned arrows and anacondas – on Ukrainian Library, various cooperatives, tility of certain members of the congrega- reportedly, one of the Wolansky family foot and on horseback – facing the same credit unions and, farmers’ organizations. tion at that time (reminiscent of the members on a recent teaching assign- obstacles and animosity from the same He successfully campaigned on behalf of 1880s) and poor diplomacy during the ment in eastern Ukraine, much to his groups. But he never tired of organizing Dr. Oleksander Kolessa, who was elected negotiations on the part of the Wolansky amazement, was once approached by his the immigrant community, and offering to the AustroHungarian Parliament in family, the memorial plaque was rejected. students after class and asked if he is 1907 and in 1911. It ultimately found its resting place on encouragement and hope to the exploited related to the missionary Father Ivan During the Ukrainian revolution and the wall of the Ukrainian Catholic and forgotten immigrants, by whom he Wolansky. the struggle for Ukrainian independence Cathedral in Philadelphia. was greatly revered. It has been rumored that a Ukrainian of 1918-1920, Father Wolansky was Unlike in America, Father Wolansky’s In a curious footnote to the story of the postage stamp honoring the achieve- work in Brazil was more limited in scope arrested by the angry Polish authorities, Wolansky plaque a few years after the ments of this great 19th century pioneer and – of a brief duration, undoubtedly who frowned upon his nationalistic activ- events mentioned above, the beautiful, priest and Ukrainian patriot might be in affected by the death of his wife – and ities. He was imprisoned for two years in wooden St. Michael’s Church in the works. And in Yabloniv, where Father Ivan Wolansky was born, a statue honoring its native son is being contem- plated. * * * Some of the informationin in this arti- cle is based on the following two arti- cles: “Stezhkamy Otsi Ivana Volianskoho RETIREMENT? v Ameryci,” p.91-105, and “Stezhkamy Otsi Ivana Volianskoho v Brazyliyi” p.186-204 by Dr. Joseph Krawczeniuk in ARE YOU READY? the 1994 Svoboda Almanac. Kitka vocal ensemble... (Continued from page 11) Hanna (Jerusalem), Anthony Coleman (New York), Julian Kytasty (New York) and Frank London (New York). This year Ms. Sadovska was a guest musical director for the Art Atelier Program at Princeton University curated by one of America’s premier novelists and Nobel Prize laureate (1993) author Toni Morrison. Ms. Sadovska, whose performances have taken her around the world, has gained critical acclaim for her transcen- dent voice and soulful connection to her audience. Her discography includes “Budemo Vesnu Spivaty; Song Tree,” released in Lublin, Poland, and a solo CD titled “Songs I Learned in Ukraine,” a Global Village Music (USA) release. * * * Ms. Chang, a director, writer, per- former, and creative consultant, has served as co-founder and artistic director of Life on the Water, a nationally and internationally known presenting and producing organization at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center (1986- 1995). Among her recent directorial cred- its are the critically acclaimed produc- tions of Philip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten” at the Oakand Opera Theater, Gamelan Sekar Jaya’s “Kawit Legong: Prince Karna’s Dream” at CalPerformances, and Stagebridge’s “Being Something” at the Oakland Metro Theater. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. * * * Mr. Jan, a theater director, writer and 2200 ROUTE 10, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 video artist, is artistic director of Early Morning Opera (EMO), formed with 800-253-9862 film and installation artists based in New York, Boston and London. Mr. Jan’s FAX: 973-292-0900 video designs have been seen at the Kyoto Arts Center, NEST, the Painted EMAIL: [email protected] Bride Art Center (Philadelphia) and MYX Gallery (Philadelphia). No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 23 Kules receive honorary doctorates from the University of Alberta

EDMONTON – On June 8 Peter and Doris Kule became the first couple to be awarded joint doctoral degrees by the University of Alberta. Long recognized as community leaders and philanthropists dedicated to sup- porting education, the Kules received yet another accolade for their work when they became the first joint recipients of honorary doctorates from the University of Alberta. The Kules have supported education at all levels. They helped fund the “Bright Futures” stay-in-school program for new immigrants. They have given gener- ously to Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton where they have supported the Ukrainian Resource and Development Center. They funded two chairs in Eastern Christian Theology at St. Paul’s University in Ottawa, the only university in Canada with an Eastern Christian Theology program. They have also supported the University of Alberta, most recently by endowing the Kule Chair in Ukrainian Ethnography. The first holder of the Kule Chair, Prof. Natalie Kononenko said, “I am greatly indebted to the Kules for their vision and for enabling the work of the chair and the Ukrainian Folklore Center. Their support will help us record and preserve Ukrainian folklore and culture both in Ukraine and among Ukrainian Canadians. It will also help us disseminate the texts and other materials we col- lect through publications, lectures and other presentations to the public, and through the Internet and public access Ukrainian folklore sites. (Materials of the Ukrainian Folklore Center may be viewed at http://www.arts.ualber- Peter Kule (seated) and his wife, Doris (standing behind him) surrounded by well-wishers and friends at the ta.ca/~ukrfolk and http://www.arts.ualberta/uvp.) University of Alberta. The Kules know the value of education from person- al experience. Mrs. Kule was an elementary school inspirational address to the University of Alberta gradu- Canada and Their Origin.” teacher for 34 years. Born near Willingdon, Alberta, she ates at the ceremony in which they accepted their Through their philanthropic efforts the Kules have received her training in this province and gave back to degrees. sought to advance, not only education, but also the Alberta through her dedication to her students. With the Kules’ interest in education and in the recognition of Canadian multiculturalism in general and Mr. Kule is a first-generation Canadian. He was born in Ukrainian Canadian community, it is fitting that the uni- the Ukrainian community in particular. The degrees the Rohatyn area in western Ukraine and came to Canada versity marked their honorary degrees by donating a awarded to the Kules will, as they themselves have in 1938. Two years later, he embarked on his chosen path book to the university’s Special Collections Library; the pointed out, help further that goal by bringing recogni- in accounting. His training, combined with his abilities, book is Michael Sherbinin’s “The Galicians Dwelling in tion to the entire Ukrainian Canadian community. helped him become very successful and to found the firm that is today known as Kingston Ross Pasnak. To subscribe: Send $55 ($45 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, In 1943 Mr. Kule married Doris and they have done Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 everything together ever since, including giving their 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

The words of his homily were inspira- tators. Following the Olympiad that sum- The entire Ukrainian community is invit- The 50th anniversary... tional and highly patriotic, and he gave mer, SUM held its first successful sports ed to participate in these planned activi- (Continued from page 15) credit to SUM members for holding dear camp, in which 85 youths took part. ties during the upcoming summer months. In 1962, during the 20th anniversary the highest ideals of God and Ukraine. In subsequent years, the remainder of Over the years, the oselia in Ellenville, of the founding of the Ukrainian With nearly 3,000 in attendance, this the original 15-year construction plan N.Y., has become much more than just a Insurgent Army (UPA), the oselia historic visit was covered broadly in both was realized, with many new features piece of land dedicated to SUM camps. It unveiled its tribute to Ukrainian heroes the Ukrainian and American press. It con- being added to the oselia’s grounds. In has thrived and blossomed into a pivotal during the celebrations taking place on tinues to be a significant moment in the 1980 two regulation tennis courts were center of Ukrainian culture, patriotism July 21-22, 1962, in which nearly 5,000 memories of those fortunate enough to opened and tennis became an activity and community in the diaspora. It is a Ukrainians participated. The tribute was have been involved. enjoyed by campers and vacationers unique place where parents can confi- built in the center of the oselia on a natu- From the earliest days of the oselia’s alike. In 1982 the oselia completed and dently send their children and expect ral hill and from left to right features history, SUM’s board of directors and the opened an Olympic-sized pool, which them to make lasting friendships and stone busts of Symon Petliura, Yevhen oselia’s directorship felt a strong need to instantly became a hit with its seasonal have positive experiences. It continues to Konovalets, Roman Shukhevych and build proper sports facilities to be used visitors and the camps’ children as well. welcome thousands of guests each year Stepan Bandera. All of these heroes sacri- by campers each season, including vol- Due to the pool’s construction, instruc- and to receive eminent dignitaries and ficed their lives in the battle for Ukraine’s leyball courts, a soccer field, track and tion in swimming became a part of the clergy. sovereignty and nationhood, and serve as field terrain, and tennis courts. summer sports camp. And, you could The oselia is currently experiencing a an inspiration to all Ukrainian youth. Admittedly, there were tennis courts on always count on finding vacationers at renaissance. New and modern camping Dr. Lev Dobrianskyj, then head of the the grounds of the oselia prior to its pur- the oselia lounging on the chaises sur- facilities were completed in 1994 on the Ukrainian Congress Committee of chase by SUM, but they had long ago rounding the pool and relaxing among infamous Blueberry Hill; a beautiful new America, led the opening ceremonies been neglected and were in need of seri- friends. chapel in the Lemko architectural style is along with representatives of various ous repair. The oselia continued to flourish and being built in commemoration of the other leading community organizations. In April of 1967 it was decided that grow in popularity, hosting not only sum- lives destroyed during Akcja Wisla and To this day, the tribute to heroes stands work on the construction of a new sports mer camps and vacationers, but also hon- its ceremonial consecration is scheduled on the oselia grounds and, at every sum- field would begin. The late Yaroslav orable Ukrainian dignitaries such as for June 26; and, the oselia has proudly mer camp, Zdvyh and Zlet, SUM mem- Petryk was called by the SUM board to political activist, historian and former attained a mortgage-free status due main- bers pay their respects and give recogni- chair the committee that was formed to political prisoner Valentyn Moroz; past ly to volunteerism and the kind financial tion to these fallen heroes with a salute. lead this undertaking. Under his guidance President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk; support of SUM members, along with While undergoing such major changes, and expertise, the sports field was suc- former President of the Ukrainian World with the help and generosity of Ukrainian the oselia truly became a community cen- cessfully completed in the summer of Coordinating Council Mykhailo Horyn; financial institutions. ter during the summer months. As such, it 1972. and Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, worldwide. With the kick-off of a new Capital was appropriate that major community Originally it was decided that cere- This year, SUM celebrates an impor- Improvements Fund, the oselia’s accom- events take place here. monies to mark the new sports field tant and impressive milestone in the histo- modations, roads and other infrastructure On August 8, 1967, Patriarch and would be held in June 1973 with a SUM ry of the oselia – its 50th anniversary. A will be upgraded or rebuilt, getting ready Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, with assistance Olympiad, however, this plan was altered number of celebratory events are being to welcome the next generations of SUM from Bishop Joseph Shmondiuk of the when youths from other Ukrainian dias- planned, including an anniversary ban- members. Eparch of Stamford and other clergy, pora organizations voiced their interest in quet and post-banquet cocktail benefit All are invited to join in celebrating the paid a visit to the oselia. They were participating in these activities. (July 9); an Oselia Family Day, including oselia’s 50th anniversary. Whether they greeted by Evhen Hanovskyj then SUM’s Subsequently, on June 25-26, 1973, the a volleyball tournament and dance (July are returning to the oselia after many years head of the board of directors, and five first-ever Sports Olympiad auspiciously 23); a Wilderness Camp (Praktychnyi or arriving for the first time, guests will no members of “yunatstvo” in uniform, car- took place on the field with nearly 485 Tabir) Reunion (August 6); and, a culmi- doubt find something that will enchant, rying the traditional Ukrainian symbols competitors from SUM, Plast Ukrainian nation of the year’s anniversary with spe- and entertain them, and keep them and of greeting – bread and salt. Cardinal Youth Organizaton, the Organization of cial events planned during the Labor Day their families returning for many years to Slipyj spent the day meeting with com- Democratic Ukrainian Youth (ODUM) weekend at Oselia. Details of these events come. For further information on the 50th munity leaders and SUM youths and cel- and the Canada Sports Federation of the can be found in the Ukrainian Weekly, as anniversary celebrations, readers may log ebrated a moleben to the Mother of God. U.S.A. and as well as, nearly 3,000 spec- well as at www.cym.org/US/ellenville. on to www.cym.org/US/ellenville. No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 25 Ultra-luxury Bentley car brand opens dealership in Ukraine by Olga Nuzhinskaya Continental Flying Spur with a price tag Special to The Ukrainian Weekly of $187,000. The shiny black sedan is equipped KYIV – Bentley, an ultra-luxury with a 12-cylinder, six-liter, 552-horse- British car brand owned by Germany’s power engine and an automatic six-gear Volkswagen Group, on May 26 opened a drive with continuous power to all four dealership in Ukraine – its first such ven- wheels. ture in the former Soviet republic. With an interior decorated with silk Vipkar, a Kyiv-based car dealer that and leather and a traditional wooden received dealership rights from Bentley dashboard, the car accelerates to 60 mph earlier this year, opened the showroom in in only 4.9 seconds; its maximum speed the Ukrainian capital’s plush Arena shop- ping mall. is 195 mph. This is the first time that Bentley cars “During the opening day we sold two will be marketed through an official rep- cars ... and we already delivered six oth- resentative in a former Soviet state, out- ers ordered before the opening,” said side Russia. Geoff Dowding, Bentley’s regional direc- For those not familiar with the brand, tor for Europe. He refused to reveal the in the past Bentley was produced by the identities of his customers. same company that made its luxurious It is expected that Bentley will find its sister, the Rolls-Royce. In fact, historical- place in the garages of Ukraine’s wealthi- ly the Bentley was said to have differed est people, along with Daimler- from Rolls-Royce only in the trademark Chrysler’s Maybachs, customized Rolls grill and radiator ornament. Hummer jeeps, Rolls Royce limousines However, the Rolls and Bentley brands and Jaguar coupes. went their separate ways in an ugly Although the showroom is located in a AP divorce after a corporate legal battle when comparatively small section of the shop- A new Bentley is unveiled in Kyiv. the Rolls line ran into financial difficul- ping mall, Mr. Dowding said that “size ties. Now, instead of being considered the doesn’t matter.” er in Moscow sold 70 cars last year, but elite with lots of money. Rolls’ little sister, the Bentley has stepped “It’s the refined style and the spirit of that he expects “that the sales in Ukraine Forbes Magazine included three out on its on and to some extent surpassed Bentley that attracts customers,” he said. will be much better” after the show- Ukrainian tycoons, Rynat Akhmetov the Rolls in the battle for the very limited He also said that company has already room’s opening. (worth $2.4 billion with business inter- market for automobiles that cost more developed a considerable market in Despite the fact that the great majority ests in steel and coal mining), Viktor than 100,000 British pounds – $180,000 neighboring Russia and that Bentley’s of the Ukrainian population can’t afford Pinchuk (worth $1.3 billion, steel) and (U.S.) even for a used model. sales in Ukraine “are no better or worse luxury in country where the minimum Serhiy Taruta (worth $1 billion, steel) in The most prominent model exhibited than anywhere else in the world.” monthly wage and pension is 332 hrv its most recent annual survey of the at the opening was a 2005 Bentley Mr. Dowding said that Bentley’s deal- (just over $66 U.S.) there is a growing world’s richest people.

state or private – that were closely allied to large, saw them give in and allow more Such outlets were used as tools of propa- Media Sustainability... the previous regime became more inde- balanced coverage. The temnyky [official ganda, rather than providing unbiased (Continued from page 3) pendent during the Orange Revolution. The instructions to the news media] ceased to and accurate information to the public.” tries; the fourth was Belarus. MSI report notes: “The protests after the hold sway as journalists refused to follow However, panelists expressed concern Georgia, after its Rose Revolution, and fraud-ridden second round of elections led them, ruining the power structure’s system that democratic gains could be reversed, Ukraine, after its Orange Revolution, have to major changes in the behavior of jour- of propaganda and manipulation. as happened in Serbia in 2000-2001. both provided bright spots in the short nalists and their ability to report as they “This almost certainly changed the There, the former opposition media gave term. According to Mr. Whitehouse, panel saw fit. Many journalists protested the pres- perception of Yushchenko among the up their independence and became sub- members were emboldened by the fact that sure being applied by politicians and own- electorate. ‘After the informational servient to the new government, whose many media outlets in Ukraine – either ers loyal to the government and, by and breakthrough, people from eastern leaders they had supported when they Ukraine were surprised to know that were in the opposition. there is another reality which had not Mr. Whitehouse said that journalists been spoken of by newspapers and tele- agree that there is a “natural grace period” vision channels controlled by the govern- that exists after a new government comes 79 ment,’ noted media-training specialist to power, but that a danger exists that “the Á‡ ÙÛÌÚ Oleg Khomenok, moderator of the 2004 grace period becomes permanent.” ¢ Media Sustainability Index panel. Although it seemed on a positive trend “It is too early to say whether these line when the first Media Sustainability changes will be permanent, however, and Index was prepared four years ago, Ç Ì‡¯Ëı Íð‡ÏÌˈflı ÏÓÊ̇ Ôðˉ·‡ÚË ‡‚¥flÍ‚ËÚÍË ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌÛ there are some signs that journalists have Russia is ranked in the lower tier of Ú‡ Á ìÍð‡ªÌË, ÁðÓ·ËÚË ‚¥ÁË ‰Ó ìÍð‡ªÌË. merely switched their allegiance to the countries in this year’s survey, according ÑÓ ‚Ë·ÓðÛ 99 ‚Á¥ðˆ¥‚ ıÛÒÚÓÍ! new president without committing to fair to Mr. Whitehouse, because of its “back- íÂÎÂÙÓÌÌ¥ ͇ðÚÍË: 100 ı‚. ðÓÁÏÓ‚Ë ¥Á ìÍð‡ªÌÓ˛ Á‡ $10. and objective reporting. The ownership sliding.” He said that “overall, the Putin NEWARK, NJ CLIFTON, NJ PHILADELPHIA of national media also makes the triumph government has continued its policy of independent journalism less than cer- towards the media, which is not encour- 688 Sanford Ave 565 Clifton Ave 1801 Cottman Ave tain. Most national, private television aging.” The situation for media in íÂÎ.: (973) 373-8783 TÂl.: (973) 916-1543 Tel.: (215) 728-6040 channels and newspapers are controlled Russia’s neighbors in Western Eurasia (888) 336-4776 by oligarchs and politicians, and histori- also continues to get worse, according to cally have served the interests of power. the MSI – especially in Belarus. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

Ashgabat on Turkmen gas supplies to ROC worried about Catholics’ expansion of the opposition Party of the Regions, is NEWSBRIEFS Ukraine for the second half of 2005 and the country’s main opposition politician, (Continued from page 2) during all of 2006, Interfax-Ukraine and MOSCOW – The Russian Orthodox Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 23. The ITAR-TASS reported. Under the con- Church (ROC) is concerned over what it other oppositionists identified by the poll Macedonian counterpart, Branko called “the expansion of Catholics in Crvenkovski, in Kyiv on June 27 that the tract, as of July 1 Kyiv will have to pay include Progressive Socialist Party leader cash the price of $44 per 1,000 cubic Ukraine,” said Metropolitan Kirill Natalia Vitrenko (20 percent of respon- two countries need to move toward (Gundyaev) of Smolensk and establishing joint ventures in order to meters of Turkmen gas, buying 15.5 bil- dents), Social Democratic Party – United lion cubic meters in July-December 2005 Kaliningrad, chairman of the department leader Viktor Medvedchuk (14 percent), boost trade and economic cooperation, for external church relations of the Interfax-Ukraine reported. Both countries ($682 million) and 33 billion cubic and Communist Party leader Petro meters in 2006 ($1.45 billion). Under the Russian Orthodox Church, during a meet- Symonenko (12 percent). (RFE/RL are reportedly interested in developing ing with the Roman Catholic Cardinal cooperation in the spheres of high-tech previous contract that was valid for Newsline) 2002-2006, Ukraine obtained Turkmen Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical machinery, oil and gas pipeline building Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Businessman’s death a mystery and building hydroelectric power sta- gas for $58 per 1,000 cubic meters, pay- ing 50 percent in cash and the other 50 speaking in Moscow on June 22. tions. The two sides signed a number of KYIV – Influential businessman and percent in commodities. Mr. Ivchenko According to an official statement of the cooperation agreements, including on lawmaker Ihor Pluzhnykov died in mys- said both sides also signed three other ROC, “the Orthodox side pointed out that railroad transport, tourism and health. terious circumstances on June 22, the agreements relating to a Ukrainian debt from the canonical, ecclesiastic and pas- (RFE/RL Newsline) English-language Kyiv Post reported on for Turkmen gas deliveries and the sup- toral point of view, it is unacceptable to June 23. Mr. Pluzhnykov, 47, died in a ply of the so-called “investment” mention Kyiv in the title of the head of Kushnariov seeks to unite opposition hospital in Germany, following an illness Turkmen gas in 2005-2006. Mr. the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church and ascribed by some accounts to poisoning. KYIV – The New Democracy Party is Ivchenko said on 1+1 Television on June transfer his residence to this city.” His death reportedly came as he was going to initiate the creation of a coali- 26 that the new Turkmen gas contract is Metropolitan Kirill said, “The realization close to selling Inter, one of Ukraine’s tion of opposition forces for the 2006 very favorable for Ukraine, as it allows a of this intention by the Ukrainian Greek- two top television channels. Mr. parliamentary elections, Interfax-Ukraine savings of some $20 to $22 on the pur- Catholics can pose a serious obstacle for Pluzhnykov was a member of the Social reported on June 26, quoting New chase and transit costs of each 1,000 the development of Orthodox-Catholic Democratic Party – United led by Viktor Democracy leader Yevhen Kushnariov, meters of Turkmen gas in comparison relations, which is desired by the hierar- Medvedchuk, former head of the presi- who was Kharkiv Oblast chairman dur- with the previous contract. (RFE/RL chs of the two churches as well as by their dential administration. Mr. Pluzhnykov’s ing the prime ministership of Viktor Newsline) faithful and people in Europe and Yanukovych. Mr. Kushnariov, who was throughout the world in general.” Earlier demise is the most recent in a string of deaths of individuals who were very speaking to a New Democracy congress Gazprom quarrels with Kyiv over gas Cardinal Kasper was quoted as saying influential during the era of former in Kyiv on that day, did not rule out that that he did not plan to talk about the MOSCOW – Russia’s gas monopoly President Leonid Kuchma. In December, his party may also join a bloc or partici- Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church during Gazprom has unilaterally decided that 7.8 Ukrainian Credit Bank head Yurii Liakh pate on its own in next year’s elections. the June 22 meeting: “It’s not my task to billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas was found dead in his office and Earlier last week, the Procurator speak about another Church, they must do in Ukraine-based storage facilities will be Transportation Minister Heorhii Kirpa General’s Office said Mr. Kushnariov has it themselves; so it’s not the point of my booked as payment for Russian gas transit was found shot dead at his home. In been accused of endangering Ukraine’s negotiations.” (Religious Information across Ukraine, ITAR-TASS reported on March, former Internal Affairs Minister territorial integrity. A similar charge has Service of Ukraine) June 29, quoting a Gazprom press release. Yurii Kravchenko was found dead at his also been brought against Luhansk “As for us, we have made a contrary offer, dacha just before he was to give testimo- Oblast Council head Viktor Tykhonov. Husar: Orthodox, Catholics can co-exist proposing to book this gas volume as ny in the case of murdered journalist Messrs. Kushniarov and Tykhonov par- Russian exports to Europe across LVIV – The co-existence of the Heorhii Gongadze. (RFE/RL Newsline) ticipated in a convention of Ukrainian Ukraine,” the Ukrayinska Pravda website Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church councilors in November 2004, at which quoted Naftohaz Ukrainy head Oleksii [UGCC] and the Ukrainian Orthodox Ukrainian president visits France separatist ideas were voiced. (RFE/RL Ivchenko as saying. Earlier this month, Church – Moscow Patriarchate “has no Newsline) PARIS – Ukrainian President Viktor Gazprom blamed Naftohaz Ukrainy for ecclesiological or canonical obstacles,” Yushchenko met with his French counter- the disappearance of 7.8 billion cubic said Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, primate of New contract for Turkmenistan’s gas part, Jacques Chirac, in Paris on June 22, meters of Russian gas, worth nearly $400 the UGCC on June 24. The cardinal was Reuters reported. “I am convinced that KYIV – Naftohaz Ukrainy head million, from Ukraine’s underground stor- responding to recent statements of the without Ukraine, Europe is not complete Oleksii Ivchenko told journalists in Kyiv age facilities. Gazprom and Naftohaz Russian Orthodox regarding “the canoni- and with Ukraine, it would be much on June 24 that earlier the same day he Ukrainy are currently negotiating the price cal, ecclesiastic and pastoral unacceptabil- more interesting,” Mr. Yushchenko said had signed a contract with Turkmen and volume of Russian gas supplies to ity” of the transfer of the UGCC head’s after the meeting. President Chirac’s President Saparmurat Niyazov in Ukraine in 2006. (RFE/RL Newsline) residence to Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. spokesman said France supports Cardinal Husar stated: “Some people Ukraine’s accession to the World Trade believe that the residence of the Greek- Organization. Later the same day, Mr. Catholic metropolitan who heads the Yushchenko participated in the unveiling church united with the Roman Apostolic of monument to Anna Yaroslavna, daugh- See is not compatible with the residence ter of Kyivan Rus’ Grand Prince Yaroslav in the city of Kyiv of another metropoli- the Wise and wife of French King Henri I tan, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (who reigned from 1031-1060). The under the jurisdiction of the Moscow monument, designed by Ukrainian sculp- Patriarchate. Such a reproach is irrelevant tors, is in Senlis near Paris. (RFE/RL since the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Newsline) dependent on the Moscow Patriarchate, and the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, Ukraine seeks civil role in Iraq which is in communion with the pope of Rome, are two totally different Churches, BRUSSELS – Ukrainian Foreign despite their common origin. They repre- Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk told jour- sent different church unities. These two nalists in Brussels on June 22 that Ukraine Churches occupy the same territories geo- will continue to play a civilian role in the graphically, but not canonically, since reconstruction of Iraq after its 1,600- there is no canonical communion between strong military contingent completes it them. Therefore, the co-existence of the pullout later this year, Reuters reported. two Churches has no ecclesiological or “We will transform our presence into a canonical obstacles.” (Religious nonmilitary one, having in mind coopera- UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA Information Service of Ukraine) tion on such projects as water supply, transportation, the oil and gas industry, the LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS Ministers of Tajikistan, Ukraine meet areas where Ukrainians have been known IF YOU ARE A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL for decades in Iraq,” Mr. Tarasyuk said. DUSHANBE – Tajik Defense EITHER PRACTICING OR TRAINING, HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN The first 150 Ukrainian troops left Iraq in Minister Col. Gen. Khayrulloev and YOUR COLLEAGUES IN NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. March, with another 500 following in Ukrainian Defense Minister Anatolii May. (RFE/RL Newsline) FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE WRITE TO: Hrytsenko met in Dushanbe on June 24 UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA and signed a military cooperation agree- International casualties in Iraq reported 2247 W. CHICAGO AVENUE ment, Interfax-AVN reported. Mr. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 Hrytsenko invited Tajik military repre- WASHINGTON – As of June 22, at TELEPHONE: 773-278-6262 sentatives to participate in multinational least 1,728 members of the U.S. military OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 773-278-6962 peacekeeping exercises held in Ukraine. have died since the beginning of the Iraq (RFE/RL Newsline) war in March 2003, according to an NAME: ______Associated Press count. At least 1,326 ADDRESS: ______Poll says Yanukovych top oppositionist died as a result of hostile action. The fig- ures include five military civilians. The CITY: ______KYIV – According to a poll conducted British military has reported 89 deaths; STATE: ______ZIP: ______by the Razumkov Center among more than Italy, 25; Ukraine, 18; Poland, 17; Spain, 2,000 Ukrainians from May 27 to June 2, 11; Bulgaria, 12; Slovakia, three; DAYTIME PHONE: ______56 percent of respondents said former Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, leader (Continued on page 27) No. 27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 27

using PTC’s solutions for product lifecy- frontation between Moscow and hosts the local university library. NEWSBRIEFS cle management. The AN-148 regional Constantinople can be settled only by the According to Bishop Sasik, this issue has (Continued from page 26) jet is the first aircraft in the Ukrainian Church. “If the patriarch of been settled with the university adminis- Estonia, Thailand and the Netherlands, Commonwealth of Independent States, Constantinople overcomes the opposition tration and his eparchy has funded the two each; and Denmark, El Salvador, and among the first in the world, of Moscow and recognizes the Kyiv transfer of the library. (Religious Hungary, Kazakhstan and Latvia one designed completely by means of digital Patriarchate, Orthodoxy throughout the Information Service of Ukraine) death each. (Associated Press) technologies. The design was developed world will be blessed with peace and completely in a PTC software environ- accord,” said Patriarch Filaret. “Then the BBC opens new Kyiv office questions of other Orthodox Churches, Uzhhorod to assemble Volkswagens ment. “PTC’s solutions and aerospace KYIV – The British Broadcasting namely Macedonian, Montenegrin, expertise have allowed us to accomplish Corp. (BBC) opened a new office in Kyiv KYIV – The Eurocar company of Belarusian and Moldovan, will be solved. the task of computer-based aircraft on May 19. President Viktor Yushchenko Uzhhorod will begin a large-scale assem- Christian love and unity in faith should design, to provide concurrent engineer- sent an official message welcoming the bly of Volkswagen Passat B6 by govern in the Church, rather than the will ing, and to build a computer-based sys- new office, in which he noted: “The September. Eurocar General Director to power. The struggle for power divided tem to manage our product lifecycle,” opening of the BBC representative office Oleh Boiarin said the assembly of the Christianity. It continues to divide said Viktor Matusevych, deputy general is a remarkable event in our country’s new model will begin on August 26. At Orthodoxy in the world. The Church will designer of Antonov ASTC. The airplane media space. ... BBC was the first compa- the moment, the company assembles face these problems until it has Christian was developed in close cooperation ny to respond to my call to the foreign Volkswagen Passat B5. “It is going to be love as its first priority,” stressed between Ukrainian and Russian enter- mass media to expand their presence to a car on the new platform, more electron- Patriarch Filaret. (Religious Information prises and involved a substantial number Ukraine.” He added, “We want interest in ics, a different engine. It is going to be an Service of Ukraine) of European suppliers. The AN-148, pro- Ukraine to grow and to be understood. I absolutely different car,” Mr. Boiarin viding seating for up to 80 passengers, is Mukachiv Eparchy seeks building’s return believe that the BBC will help make this said. In addition, Eurocar plans to begin expected to achieve its CIS and assembly of the Volkswagen Bora under wish come true.” Present at the BBC European type certificates in the second UZHHOROD – Bishop Milan Sasik, office’s opening were Great Britain’s the name VW Jetta. (Ukrainian News quarter of 2006. Antonov ASTC was Agency) apostolic administrator of the Greek- Prince Michael of Kent, Ukraine’s Vice founded by the eminent aircraft designer Catholic Eparchy of Mukachiv, speaking Prime Minister for European Integration New department on religious affairs Oleh Antonov in 1946. The company at a press conference in Uzhhorod on Oleh Rybachuk and Ukrainian singer develops passenger and cargo aircraft; June 7 expressed his expectation that the Ruslana, winner of the 2004 Eurovision KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers of more than 100 types and modifications Mukachiv Eparchy will receive back its Song Contest. (Consulate General of Ukraine has established the State of aircraft – including world-famous episcopal residence, which currently Ukraine in Toronto) Department on Religious Matters as an AN-22 Antaeus, the AN-124 Ruslan and administrative governmental body to the AN-225 Mria – have been designed replace the liquidated National Committee by the enterprise. More than 22,000 UKRAINIAN BUILDERS OF CUSTOM HOMES on Religious Matters. The newly estab- Antonov aircraft have been built, and WEST COAST OF FLORIDA lished body will belong to the Ministry of they are currently utilized in more than Justice of Ukraine. According to the gov- 60 countries around the world. (Business TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. ernment’s decision, the Ministry of Justice Wire, www.antonov.com) • Over 25 years of building experience has two months to work out provisions for Filaret comments on Church relations • Bilingual the department. The cabinet’s decree is • Fully insured and bonded dated May 26. (Religious Information KYIV – “Only the Ukrainian Church • Build on your lot or ours Service of Ukraine) can balance the relations between • Highest quality workmanship New Antonov takes flight Moscow and Constantinople,” said Ihor W. Hron, President Lou Luzniak, Executive V.P. Patriarch Filaret, head of the Ukrainian (941) 270-2411 (941) 270-2413 LEBOURGET, France – The Product Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate Development Company this week (UOC-KP). He made this announcement Zenon Luzniak, General Contractor announced that Ukraine’s Antonov speaking at a June 6 conference dedicat- Serving North Port, Venice, South Venice and area Aeronautical Scientific/Technical ed to the 15th anniversary of the estab- Complex (ANTONOV ASTC) has suc- lishment of a Patriarchate in Ukraine. cessfully launched its newest aircraft According to Patriarch Filaret, the con-

fall/winter of 1932-1933, indicating that Congressional committee... it has always been the traditional policy (Continued from page 1) of the United States to recognize events ties, and its significance and importance such as the Famine-Genocide in Ukraine. in world history. “(4) The United States Commission on The idea for a Washington memorial to the Ukraine Famine found in its report the Famine-Genocide has been in the filed in 1988 pursuant to Public Law 98- works for years, and Mr. Sawkiw under- 473 that the victims were ‘starved to death in a man-made famine’ and that scored this with a reference to the 70th ‘Joseph Stalin and those around him anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine- committed genocide against Ukraine in Genocide when President George W. Bush 1932-1933.’ stated: “The world must teach the lessons “(5) Ukrainian communities world- from this dark chapter in [Ukrainian] his- wide plan to commemorate the 75th tory to future generations and prevent anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine- atrocities like this in the future.” Genocide with appropriate observances to The UCCA leader pointed out that the pay tribute to the victims of this tragedy.” magnitude and significance of this human HR 562 currently has 28 co-sponsors calamity prompted historians to realize in the House of Representatives: Roscoe that “food was, and can be, used as a Bartlett (R-Md.), Howard L. Berman (D- political weapon.” This lesson is as impor- Calif.), Sherwood Boehlert (R-N.Y.), tant today as it will be in the future, he Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Danny K. added, and a Famine memorial will serve Davis (D-Ill.), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), as a concrete reminder of that lesson. Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), Raul M. The text of HR 562 includes as its first Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Luis V. Gutierrez (D- section “Findings,” in which it is noted Ill.), Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.), Rush DoDo youyou knowknow whywhy that “Congress finds the following: D. Holt (D-N.J.), Marcy Kaptur (D- “(1) Internationally accepted princi- Ohio), Dale E. Kildee (D-Mich.), we’rewe’re soso happy?happy? ples of human rights condemn the use of Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-Mich.), Joe food as a political weapon. Knollenberg (R-Mich.), Dennis Kucinich Our parents and grandparents invested in our future by “(2) In the years 1932-1933, Ukraine (D-Ohio), James R. Langevin (D-R.I.), was ravaged and its people brought to the Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.), Thaddeus G. purchasing an endowment and life insurance policy for verge of physical extinction by a Famine McCotter (R-Mich.), Michael R. caused not by natural causes such as McNulty (D-N.Y.), Robert Menendez (D- each of us from the Ukrainian National Association, Inc. pestilence, drought, floods or poor har- N.J.), Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.), Steven vest, but as a consequence of a premedi- R. Rothman (D-N.J.), Allyson Y. They purchased prepaid policies on account of the low tated policy on the part of the Soviet gov- Schwartz (D-Pa.), Louise McIntosh ernment led by Joseph Stalin to crush the Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Anthony D. Weiner premium rate for our age group. If you’d like to be nationally conscious Ukrainian people (D-N.Y.), Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) and and destroy their national, political, cul- Robert Wexler (D-Fla.). smiling like us, please have your parents or grandpar- tural and religious rights. If all goes well, the memorial should ents call the UNA at 1-800-253-9862. “3) Attempts at intercessions were be opened in 2008 as part of the com- made by the United States government memorations of the 75th anniversary of They will be happy to assist you! during the height of the Famine, in the the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 No. 27

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