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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXVI No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 $2.00 $750,000 grant from Ontario foundation As new phase of war begins, to promote awareness of the ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Member of Provincial starts training with Javelins Parliament (MPP) Yvan Baker and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) board member Colleen Mulholland, met on April 20 with representatives from the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) to congratulate them on the work they’re going to be doing with their $750,000 Grow grant. The organization is continuing to build on its inno- vative and thoughtful program that educates young people across Ontario about the Holodomor – the Famine-Genocide carried out in 1932-1933 by the , resulting in the deaths of millions of . The term “Holodomor” is the Ukrainian word meaning “death inflicted by starvation.” “My grandmother was a survivor of the Holodomor. She always hoped that we would not only commemorate the victims of this genocide but that we would honor them by ensuring that we learn the les- sons of the Holodomor and ensure that an atrocity like Presidential Administration of Ukraine this never happens again. This grant will ensure that President holds a meeting with the country’s defense leadership on April 30 after signing a the Holodomor Mobile Classroom will be able to reach decree that launches a Joint Forces Operation in the Donbas war. more students so that they can learn about the Holodomor and its lessons.” said Mr. Baker, MPP for by Mark Raczkiewycz personal effects. The red zone is either forbidden or tem- Etobicoke Center. porarily limited. Students from the Michael Power – St. Joseph High – Official command-and-control authority of the Lt. Gen. Serhiy Nayev, 47, was appointed to lead the JFO School in Etobicoke were participating that day in one Donbas war in Ukraine’s far eastern region was transferred in the Donbas war zone. During the war he has mostly led of the program’s sessions. Thanks to the three-year to the armed forces on May 1, following a presidential forces in the Oblast and was in charge of southern OTF grant, thousands more young people will have the decree. command in 2015 and the east command two years later. opportunity to participate in the Holodomor National It is now called the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), and its By rank he was the deputy commander of ground forces Awareness Tour and visit the highly acclaimed headquarters has authority over all law enforcement bod- last year; in March, the commanding officer of the Armed Holodomor Mobile Classroom. The CUF approaches ies located in the two easternmost oblasts of Donetsk and Forces of Ukraine, Viktor Muzhenko, appointed the general area teachers and school boards to offer the program , in addition to military branches. as deputy commander of the General Staff. in their schools and communities, and it has met with “We are starting a military operation under the leader- The president’s first task assigned to the JFO command- positive feedback, not only in Ontario, but other prov- ship of the to ensure the territori- er, a native of the city of Dnipro, was “to strengthen the inces as well. al integrity, sovereignty and independence of our country,” armed forces so that they are not only capable of defend- The funds are being used so the foundation can President Petro Poroshenko said on April 30. ing, but also able to liberate the occupied territories.” continue to expand on its program that focuses on the Since April 2014, when started a covert invasion On the ground, the SBU’s actual role won’t change much. genocide of millions of Ukrainians in the 1930s, while of the Donbas, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) – the Its primary task is to “carry out tasks related to countering helping young people to find their voices to speak up country’s chief counterintelligence agency – legally was in Russian aggression until the final restoration of the territo- for injustices. The grant is helping to cover some staff- charge of war operations in what was called an anti-terror- rial integrity of Ukraine,” SBU head Vasyl Hrytsak said. ing costs, designing and developing program software ist operation (ATO). The agency’s anti-terrorist Alfa unit has played a key and computers, creating materials for students and Ukraine’s fifth president said that, until now, the conflict role in ferreting out Ukrainian collaborators and Russian teachers, purchasing iPads for use in the Mobile – which has killed more than 10,300 people – couldn’t be moles, neutralizing sabotage groups and uncovering secret Classroom, rental of space and travel costs. officially labeled a “war” for two reasons. weapons caches. Since April 2014, the SBU has lost 24 offi- Four classes of students from the school participat- Kyiv first had to complete a legitimate transfer of power cers in the Donbas war, according to Mr. Hrytsak. ed in hour-long interactive lessons inside the recognized by the world after ex-President Viktor Javelins from the U.S. Holodomor Mobile Classroom, learning about the Yanukovych fled office in February 2014 amid a popular Famine-Genocide carried out in 1932-1933. uprising against his draconian and corrupt rule. Three days into the JFO, Ukraine starting training sol- “Today’s announcement is very timely,” said Bob In May of that year, Mr. Poroshenko was elected presi- diers how to use the highly sophisticated Javelin tank kill- Onyschuk, chair of the Holodomor National dent, and snap parliamentary elections took place five ing devices that it purchased from the U.S. Awareness Tour, “because 2018 marks the 85th anni- months later. Constitutionally, election procedures are The exact number supplied isn’t known. Their purchase versary of the Holodomor. This will possibly be the banned when martial law is in force. is part of a $47 million U.S. congressional military package last milestone anniversary of the tragedy that will take “And the second point is that the world needed to to which the Pentagon gave final approval on March 2 for a place while there are still living survivors of the acknowledge that aggression and war are being waged total of 37 launchers and 210 projectiles, which are hand- Holodomor. It is therefore all the more important to against Ukraine,” the president added. “And not a civil war held and known for their “fire-and-forget precision.” raise awareness now of this genocide and learn les- that [Russia] tried imposing upon the world. Not a conflict Militarily, the Javelins won’t be a “game-changer” in the sons from it: the need to cherish the values of multi- in the east.” field of battle, unless more structural changes happen in culturalism, diversity, human rights and the respect Now, the JFO has authority over the Donbas up to the the army’s leadership, said Michael Carpenter, former U.S. for human dignity. We thank the Ontario Trillium Azov Sea in the south and the administrative borders of deputy assistant defense secretary and senior director at Foundation for allowing us to bring this important neighboring , Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia the Biden Center. message to more Ontarians.” oblasts. “Javelins are useful weapons that will have a limited The Holodomor National Awareness Tour is a joint The area is divided into three colored zones where vari- deterrent effect, but they won’t change the fighting capabil- project of four organizations: the Canada Ukraine ous degrees of civilian passage are in effect. The green area ities of the Ukrainian military all that much,” he told the designates free passage, whereas yellow requires docu- Washington-based policy center Atlantic Council. “Far (Continued on page 9) mentation and possible searches of transportation and (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 18

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Ukraine threatens to block Ukraine to expand Russia sanctions Ukrainian people, without which Russia would have continued on “to Poland and Ukraine will expand financial and other the Baltics, and would not [have stopped Russian shipping on the Danube sanctions against Russian individuals and even] there.” He told lawmakers that companies, paralleling U.S. efforts to punish seized a Russian ship and arrested its Ukraine was “saving Europe.” The patriarch by Paul Goble for its actions in Ukraine and else- crew – an action some in the Russian gov- urged the European Parliament to keep up Eurasia Daily Monitor where. President Petro Poroshenko, who ernment want to classify as an act of pira- the pressure on Russia by continuing the made the announcement on May 2 after a In response to Moscow’s threat to bot- cy (see EDM, April 12). At the very least, sanctions regime imposed after the annex- meeting with his National Security and tle up Ukrainian shipping within the Kyiv’s threat gives the Ukrainian side ation of . Since 2014, the EU has Defense Council, did not specify whom the shared Azov Sea, the Ukrainian govern- another means of striking back at the imposed asset bans and asset freezes on sanctions would target or when they would ment is currently considering a plan to Russian invaders and winning support for 150 Russian officials and separatists fight- take effect. But he said the move came in block Russia’s use of the Danube River. its legal position (RIA Novosti), April 28). ing in Ukraine as well as economic sanc- response to “the use of chemical weapons tions hitting Russia’s energy and banking Ukraine’s Ministry of Infrastructure has That the threat to close the Danube to in the center of Europe, and with the con- sectors. Sanctions, Patriarch Filaret said, proposed closing to all Russian shipping Russian shipping is linked to the Kerch duct of illegal presidential elections on the are “painful for Moscow.” (RFE/RL) the canal in the extreme southwest border Strait issue was suggested by Ukrainian territory of occupied Crimea.” He wrote on region of Ukraine, which vessels use to Deputy Minister Lavrenyuk himself. “The Twitter: “With today’s decision, we have EU expected to expand sanctions pass the Danube delta, from the Black Sea bridge across the Kerch Strait,” he said, in coordinated new sanctions that are being to the upstream Danube proper. making the proposal about the Danube introduced with those that have been intro- The European Union is set to sanction Such an action would affect a relatively canal, “is leading to a significant decline in duced by the United States against citizens five people who, according to the bloc, small numbers of ships. Nonetheless, shipping at the ports of and and legal entities of the Russian helped organize the Russian presidential Russian officials are clearly worried it Berdiansk” on the Azov Sea, and that is Federation.” The mention of chemical election in the annexed Ukrainian region of could reduce their ability to supply coun- having a negative impact on the economy weapons is a reference to Britain’s conclu- Crimea in March. Sources familiar with the tries in the Balkans. At present, however, and hence political stability in those areas sions that Russia was behind the nerve- matter who were not authorized to speak the possibility of such a ban is only a (Mtu.gov.ua, April 23). agent poisoning of a Russian double agent on the record told RFE/RL on April 30 that threat. And it is likely part of a complex Some Russian companies are already in England in March. Moscow has denied EU diplomats have been working on updat- implicit negotiation between Kyiv and making plans to shift their shipping away involvement. Russia also allowed residents ing the bloc’s sanctions list for the last sev- Moscow about free passage through the from the Danube lest their vessels be of the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which eral weeks, and EU ambassadors are set to Kerch Strait, across which Russia is build- blocked or even seized, Lyudmila Moscow annexed in 2014, to vote in confirm the move when they meet on May ing a bridge to occupied Crimea (see Nikolayeva of Svobodnaya Pressa reports Russia’s March presidential election, which 8. EU ministers would then rubber-stamp Eurasia Daily Monitor, February 12, 22), (Svobodnaya Pressa, April 25). Indeed, she won easily. It wasn’t imme- the decision one week later. The names of and about the use of ports on that occu- writes, Russian companies say they have diately clear what effect the new Ukrainian the individuals to be added to the sanctions pied Ukrainian peninsula by Russian ship- other and cheaper routes to ship to the measures will have. Despite tensions, list were not provided. The EU has already ping. Balkans. And yet, the fact that they have Ukraine remains one of Russia’s largest frozen the assets of and slapped visa bans On April 23, Yuriy Lavrenyuk, Ukraine’s been continuing to use the Danube canal trading partners, though many Russian on 150 Russian officials and Moscow- deputy minister of infrastructure, through Ukrainian territory up to now companies have already scaled back their backed separatists, as well as 38 entities announced that his agency had “appealed argues against such claims. Ukraine-linked business due to previous that according to Brussels are responsible to the National Security and Defense Russian experts told Ms. Nikolayeva rounds of sanctions. (RFE/RL) for actions violating Ukraine’s territorial Council regarding the prohibition of the that Ukraine might have been able to integrity. The sanctions were first imposed Filaret calls on EU to maintain sanctions entrance of Russian ships into the domes- inflict far more damage on Russian ship- in March 2014 after Russia occupied and tic waterways of Ukraine because of the ping if it had not suspended at the time of Patriarch Filaret, the head of the Ukraine annexed Crimea and have been prolonged high level of terrorist threats” such ships the Euro-Maidan a project for widening Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC- every six months since, most recently in allegedly present. Allowing such ships to and deepening the canal to allow it to han- KP), has called on the European Union not March. (RFE/RL) pass, he said “is impermissible” because dle more shipping in larger vessels. That to treat the conflict in his country’s east as U.S. confirms delivery of Javelins there is “critical infrastructure” along such failure, they said, has already cost Ukraine Kyiv’s internal problem and urged the bloc waterways. His words drew support from friends in the region and decreased profits to maintain sanctions against Moscow. The United States has confirmed to RFE/ other Ukrainian ministries and agencies from shipping. The Russians blame this Speaking on May 2 in the European RL its delivery of American-made Javelin (Mtu.gov.ua, April 23). Ukrainian suspension on the Ukrainian Parliament in Brussels, he said that despite anti-tank missile systems to Ukraine in a The Russian reaction was immediate revolution; but in fact, it reflects Kyiv’s Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and move that is welcome in Kyiv but will and simultaneously dismissive and alarm- need to redirect resources away from such its continued support for the separatists in almost certainly enrage Moscow amid a ist (TASS, April 23; Stoletie.ru, civilian projects to military ones to defend eastern Ukraine, “the aggressor could not four-year conflict that pits Russia-backed Kommersant, Riafan.ru, April 24). On the Ukraine against continuing Russian go all the way to conquer the rest of the separatists against Ukrainian national one hand, Russian commentators pointed aggression. country.” Patriarch Filaret said Russia has out that, at present, Moscow uses only one Reportedly, Russian legal specialists are underestimated the courage of the (Continued on page 8) “international waterway” in Ukraine – the currently preparing to appeal to interna- Danube canal – and does so with decreas- tional organizations if Kyiv does block ing frequency, preferring alternative ship- Russian shipping on the Danube. Most ping routes because this passageway can- expect Moscow to win such cases easily, The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 not handle vessels that draw more than but Gennady Kotov, a professor of law at five meters. 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NEWS ANALYSIS ‘Hybrid’ threats from new Russian offshore gas pipelines by Ihor Kabanenko firm Naftogaz of Ukraine (Tsn.ua, April 10). these are being utilized to nearly 100 per- possesses 1.1 trillion cubic meters of natural Eurasia Daily Monitor Second, the launch of the Nord Stream 2 cent of their capacities. This implies that gas reserves, the 26th largest in the world and Turk Stream would affect countries Moscow mainly uses the Ukrainian gas (The World Factbook, January 1, 2017). Undoubtedly, Russia’s planned construc- beyond Ukraine by exacerbating and widen- transit network not as a priority route but These reserves could prove essential for tion of new offshore natural gas pipelines, ing the political splits within Europe. In this for balancing gas supplies to the EU. That Ukraine in an existentially threatening situa- namely Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream, regard, it should be noted that sharp cleaves approach violates the conditions of the tion. But Kyiv will need to effectively use this represents an important element in between the supporters and opponents of existing contract Gazprom has with time to open up both onshore and offshore Moscow’s struggle for domination of the Nord Stream 2 are already apparent within Ukraine (Utg.ua, March 1). gas fields, including continental shelf European gas market (see Eurasia Daily the European Union and the North Atlantic On February 28, the Stockholm arbitra- reserves near Odesa, which are estimated to Monitor, April 11). However, the develop- Treaty Organization (NATO); and after the tion court ruled against Gazprom for unde- hold 600 bcm (Fakty.ua, October 17, 2017), ment and launch of these pipelines also new pipeline is commissioned, such contra- livered gas for transit and ordered the as well as to attract Western investment. carries “hybrid”-style threats for several dictions in Europe and the wider trans- Russian energy giant to pay compensation Undoubtedly, extraction at these off- European states. In this regard, a number Atlantic space may intensify. Indeed, to the Ukrainian side. The next day, shore fields will require maritime protec- of aspects deserve closer attention. Naftogaz’s Mr. Kobolev has called Nord Gazprom announced its disagreement over tion. And the most advantageous and cost- First, it is not difficult to calculate that Stream 2 a “Trojan Horse” that could split the ruling and, despite receiving prepay- effective solution for this purpose is argu- the two aforementioned pipelines will the EU (Ukrayinska Pravda, April 9). ment from Kyiv, halted gas supplies, which ably to build up Ukraine’s “mosquito” fleet carry up to 86.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) At the same time, the decision to launch caused an emergency situation in Ukraine naval capabilities, including finally accept- of gas – or more realistically, as much as Turk Stream may have a strongly destabiliz- (Kmu.gov.ua, March 2; see EDM, March 5). ing the Island-class Coast Guard cutters 70.75 bcm – while specifically bypassing ing impact on the situation in the Balkans The lesson here is clear: Europe will being donated by the United States (see Ukraine. For the last four years, the average and beyond by dividing the regional govern- become more dependent on Russia after the EDM, March 9, 2017; April 12, 2017). annual transit of Russian natural gas to ments amongst themselves via competing launch of both new offshore gas pipelines In northern Europe, much will depend on European customers through the Ukrainian offers of cheap gas and transit contracts and raise the risks of coming under threat the practical steps Brussels and continental gas transmission system (UGTS) amounted (RIA Novosti, February 21, 2018; Regnum, from possible hybrid actions by Moscow. governments take in the coming months to to 77 bcm, actually reaching 93.5 bcm in December 19, 2017). Russia pointedly pur- Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream are sup- fulfill the goals and recommendations laid 2017 (Utg.ua, January 3). sued a similar “divide and rule” strategy posed to be commissioned in 2019 (RIA out in the “EU Energy Security Strategy,” If the plans for Nord Stream 2 and Turk while promoting Turk Stream’s predecessor Novosti, April 3; Topneftegaz.ru, February released by the European Commission in Stream are implemented, Gazprom will project in southeastern Europe – South 7), leaving very little time left for Ukraine to May 2014 (Europa.eu, May 28, 2014). have the opportunity to significantly Stream (see EDM, July 27, 2012). find ways to neutralize or adapt to the neg- Germany is clearly the key European player reduce the volume of gas transit through Third, Russia’s ongoing broad-based ative geopolitical impact of these changes to Ukraine as early as 2020. Moscow does not “hybrid war” against Ukraine periodically Russian gas transportation routes. Ukraine (Continued on page 5) hide such plans: several weeks ago, includes gas blackmail in the form of ulti- Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller himself noted matums to significantly reduce or even cut- that following the construction of the two off gas supplies if Kyiv pursues policies in offshore pipelines, only about 10 to 15 bcm opposition to the Kremlin (see EDM, March Ukrainian ombudswoman seeks medical care of Russian gas would continue to be 5, 2018). According to a recent report put pumped annually via the UGTS (RIA out by UGTS operator Ukrtransgas, the for hunger-striking prisoner in Crimea Novosti, April 4). This decision would have pressure at the gas transmission system serious, negative socio-economic conse- entry point, on the Russian-Ukrainian Crimea Desk Moscow annexed the Ukrainian region in quences for Ukraine and is not acceptable boarder, never reaches the contractual level RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service March 2014. to Kyiv. The bypass routes would result in agreed-upon and signed with Gazprom. On He was arrested in December 2016, an estimated 2 to 3 percent drop in the other hand, analysis of all other gas Volodymyr Balukh, a pro-Kyiv activist after the Russian Federal Security Ukrainian GDP, equal to about $3.5 billion, transportation routes for European Union- jailed by the Russia-imposed authorities Service (FSB) said explosives and 90 bul- due to the drastic decline in transit reve- bound Russian gas, including the Yamal in Crimea, has been on hunger strike for lets were found in the attic of his home. nues. “It will be very painful,” said Andrii pipeline (Russia-Belarus-Poland- 43 days and his health is reportedly in The search was conducted shortly Kobolev, head of the state-owned energy Germany) and Nord Stream 1, shows that decline. after Mr. Balukh planted a Ukrainian flag Akhtem Chiygoz, deputy chairman of in his yard and affixed a sign to his house Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis self-governing that read 18 Heavenly Hundred St. body, told RFE/RL on April 30 that Mr. “Heavenly Hundred” is a term As new phase... Balukh has been on hunger strike since Ukrainians use for the dozens of people (Continued from page 1) March 19. killed when security forces fired on pro- Lyudmyla Denysova, the human rights testers in Kyiv in February 2014, shortly more important is the military’s command ombudswoman for Ukraine’s Parliament, before Russia-friendly President Viktor structure, which desperately needs to be the , said on April 30 Yanukovych was driven from power. reformed according to Western standards, that Mr. Balukh needed an urgent medi- After Mr. Yanukovych’s ouster, Russia and the training and readiness of the cal examination and that his health was seized Crimea by sending in troops and troops, which also need urgent attention.” deteriorating with each passing day. staging a referendum dismissed as illegal Donbas war: WWI 2.0 She said a court of the Russia- by Ukraine, the United States and nearly imposed authorities in Crimea had 100 other countries. The Kremlin-instigated war can be denied a request by Mr. Balukh’s lawyers The Russian takeover badly damaged described as “World War I with technolo- that he be afforded medical care. Moscow’s relations with Kyiv and the gy,” wrote American army Col. Liam Collins Mr. Balukh was sentenced in January West; it resulted in the imposition of in April for the non-profit Association of to three years and seven months in a sanctions by the European Union, the the United States Army. penal colony, where convicts live close to United States and several other coun- Essentially, Russian-led forces fly drones an industrial facility or a farm where tries. over Ukrainian positions, after which pre- they work. He was convicted on a weap- Rights groups say Crimea residents cise artillery strikes commence. Casualties ons-and-explosives possession charge. who opposed Russia’s takeover have are almost inevitable. Mr. Balukh’s initial sentence to the faced discrimination and abuse at the The latest came on May 1, when 19-year- same prison term in August of last year hands of the Moscow-imposed authori- old Oleksandr Mykytiuk of the 95th Assault Nazar Prykhodko was annulled by an appeals court and ties. Brigade was killed in the frontline town of Vinnytsia native Oleksandr Mykytiuk, 19, returned for additional investigation. In March 2017, the European died while fighting with the 95th Assault Avdiyivka in . Mr. Balukh insists the case against him Parliament called on Moscow to free Ukraine lost nine soldiers in April and Brigade on May 1 in the frontline town of Avdiyivka in Donetsk Oblast. He was the was politically motivated. more than 30 Ukrainian citizens who 10 in March, according to the Defense first Ukrainian soldier killed in action as In March, a new case was launched were in prison or under other conditions Ministry. command-and-control responsibility for against Mr. Balukh after a warden in a of restricted freedom in Russia, Crimea According to Col. Collins, director of the the Donbas war was transferred to the local detention center in Crimea claimed and parts of eastern Ukraine that are Modern War Institute at West Point, Russia Armed Forces of Ukraine that same day. that he had attacked him. Mr. Balukh controlled by Russia-backed separatists. also jams communications, send demoral- denies the charge, saying the warden izing text messages to soldiers, conducts the coordination of humanitarian affairs says attacked him. Copyright 2018, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted large-scale “information operations” and it is severely underfunded to help 2.3 million One of dozens with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ cyberwarfare, and unflinchingly uses targeted people. Only 3 percent of the $187 Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, human shields in populated areas. million it has been requested was received. Mr. Balukh is one of dozens of Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see More than 3.4 million people are in Over 1.5 million people are displaced as Crimeans prosecuted by Russia in what https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-balukh- urgent need of humanitarian assistance a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine, rights groups say has been a persistent hunger-strike-crimea-ombudswoman- because of the war, according to an April 19 marking Europe’s largest internal migra- campaign to silence dissent since medical-care/29201048.html). United Nations report. 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FOR THE RECORD LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Focus” column titled “Ukraine’s Security Matters for the West.” as a springboard for Statement of Bishops of UOC beyond Ukraine The president’s some of his own arguments. words matter For those who may not have read my regarding autocephaly for Church in Ukraine column, my friend Slavko’s letter could Dear Editor: inadvertently leave (and did, in fact, at least Statement of the Permanent Conference process of asking His All-Holiness Patriarch with several people) the impression that I of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops Beyond the Bartholomew and the Holy Synod of “Sanctions flap erupts into open conflict between Haley and White House,” The New share his exceedingly dim view of Borders of Ukraine released on April 25. Constantinople to move forward with the President Barack Obama’s foreign policy process of granting a Tomos of Autocephaly York Times reported on April 17. Nikki R. vis-à-vis Ukraine. Indeed, I do criticize Mr. To the venerable clergy, monastics and to the Church in Ukraine, which has for Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Obama for failing to provide lethal weap- faithful of our holy Ukrainian Orthodox 1030 years been the canonical territory of Nations, “has been perhaps the most hawk- ons to Ukraine, despite what many in his Church in Diaspora: the Patriarchate of Constantinople, since ish voice on Russia on a team headed by a own administration and Congress wanted Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! 988 when our nation was baptized and president who has emphasized his fervent and think he could have been tougher in We write to you all having been confirmed into the Holy Orthodox Faith. desire for friendship with President some respects. However, I also cite informed about recent events in Ukraine Not even under 332 years of non-canon- Vladimir V. Putin. ...At one point recently, he President Obama’s crucial efforts to get the surrounding the life of the Ukrainian ical and often tortuous subjugation to a for- saw Ms. Haley on television sharply criticiz- European Union on board with sanctions, Orthodox Church. If you have not yet heard eign Orthodox patriarchate could the faith- ing Russia over its intervention in Ukraine. as well as the substantial increase in all or read anything about these events, which ful of Ukraine be convinced that they did ‘Who wrote that for her?’ Mr. Trump yelled are filling the social websites and media in not belong to the authority of the angrily at the screen, according to people kinds of important assistance to Ukraine and beyond Ukraine, we hereby inform you Ecumenical Patriarchate. This is simple his- briefed on the moment. ‘Who wrote that following Russia’s invasion. Despite the that the met in a day- tory, as documented by generations of for her?’ ” deficiencies in the Obama policy, I shudder long audience with His All-Holiness, the patriarchs and synods of Constantinople, The deepening strain between President to think what the map of Ukraine might Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, which never abandoned its canonical rights Donald Trump and Ambassador Haley is look like today if it were not for the support Bartholomew I, on Bright Monday – April 9, and privileges in Ukraine. yet another example of the dramatic dis- and international leadership of the United 2018. The result of this meeting was the The Ecumenical Patriarchate, through connect between Trump and the Trump States during those critical years. beginning of the Patriarchate’s long-await- releases on its own website and through administration, which has provided lethal Mr. Martyniuk also references another ed consideration of autocephaly for the the media, has confirmed that the process defense weapons to Ukraine, among other point I made in my column: “That actions Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Ukraine. of considering the autocephalous status of surprisingly strong actions to punish such as sanctions and assistance matter” Upon his return to Ukraine, President the Church of Ukraine has begun, which Russia for its ongoing aggression, in spite and cites examples of punitive actions the Petro Poroshenko immediately began the will continue through the next meeting of of the president’s steadfast refusal to criti- Trump administration has taken in process of rallying the hierarchs of the the Holy Synod to be held in May. cize Russia or even to acknowledge that response to Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukrainian Orthodox jurisdictions in President Poroshenko in all his public Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presiden- Ukraine. In fairness, the Obama administra- Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada appearances and statements about these tial election. tion also took punitive measures in (Ukrainian Parliament). All the hierarchs of current events has been incredibly enthusi- “Dysfunction, incoherence and mixed response to aggression in Ukraine, includ- two of the three jurisdictions and the vast astic about the possibility of the Ukrainian signals are the mainstays of Russia policy ing sanctions. majority of the Rada responded to the pres- in the age of Trump,” according to Andrew I agree with Mr. Martyniuk’s bottom line ident’s emotional appeal to support the (Continued on page 8) Weiss, who oversees research on Russia that President Trump’s actions speak loud- and Eurasia at the Carnegie Endowment er than his words. Despite his reluctance, for International Peace. and thanks to his own foreign policy team WINDOW ON EURASIA President Trump’s words do matter and as well as pressure from Congress, Mr. should not be brushed off, as Jaroslaw Trump has been tougher on Russia than Martyniuk suggests in his letter, “Actions many of us expected. speak louder than words” (April 22). They As I tried to convey in my March 25 col- Ukraine to ‘leave’ CIS the same way enhance the international status of Russian umn, both the Obama and the Trump President Vladimir Putin and other author- administrations (at least thus far) have not did, says Moscow newspaper itarian leaders while confounding been the unmitigated disasters when it America’s allies. More importantly, our comes to Ukraine that critics – some moti- by Paul Goble According to CIS officials, Ukraine in vated by excessive partisanship – would recent months has been trying to provoke allies cannot rest assured that America’s volatile president will not reverse argue. Although there is always room for Ukraine will leave the Commonwealth of the organization to take the kind of action improvement, there exists a broad, biparti- Independent States (CIS) in the same way against Kyiv that could be used to justify a our Russia policy, notwithstanding the views of Ambassador Haley, Secretary of san consensus in Washington that a secure, Georgia did, dropping its membership in harder break. But the CIS, almost certainly independent, democratic Ukraine matters. the Russian-dominated organization of for- at Moscow’s order, has refused to be Defense James Mattis or other sober-mind- ed policy principals. Keep in mind that there is a whole foreign mer Soviet republics but continuing to drawn, forcing Kyiv to come up with its policy establishment which includes the honor various agreements it has reached own post-membership arrangements. Walter R. Iwaskiw voice of Congress, the State Department with that group of states, according to the At present, the two journalists say, Kyiv Arlington, Va. and other executive branch agencies as April 19 issue of Izvestiya. is following the Georgian “scenario,” plan- well as think-tanks, NGOs, and former gov- Citing unnamed sources in Kyiv, Aleksey ning to quit the organization but “remain a ernment officials that influences U.S. for- Zabrodin and Dmitry Laru, two journalists participant in certain agreements which eign policy and that has been largely pro- at the Moscow paper, say that the were obligatory for members of the CIS.” Bipartisan consensus Ukrainian. Ukrainian authorities are doing exactly That is what Georgia has done in the case of With the encouragement of the what Georgia did earlier. They note that 34 agreements on a wide variety of issues, in Washington Ukrainian American community and other Kyiv has not officially dropped its member- including railway operations. Dear Editor: friends of Ukraine, I’m confident that the ship and that CIS officials expect it to devel- (The Izvestiya article doesn’t note this, United States will not abandon Ukraine in In his letter to the editor (“Actions speak op a relationship with the organization but after the three Baltic countries recov- her struggle to counter Russia’s aggression. even after it formally leaves. ered their independence in 1991, they too louder than words,” April 22), Jaroslaw Since 2014, Ukrainian officials have not retained their membership in the railway Martyniuk cites a couple of points I had Orest Deychakiwsky taken part in CIS-wide activities, they say; commissions that Moscow describes as made in my March 25 “Washington in Beltsville, Md. but at the same time, Kyiv has continued to CIS-based even though the three formerly honor most of the agreements it signed occupied republics had never joined the with the organization; and Moscow thinks CIS.) diversified energy policy or become ever that it will likely continue to do so just as Many of the agreements Moscow ‘Hybrid’... more closely tied to Moscow? The Turkish Georgia has done (iz.ru/732785/aleksei- describes as CIS accords in fact are typical of government’s final decision regarding Turk (Continued from page 3) zabrodin-dmitrii-laru/gruzinskii-stcenarii- relations among countries in various Stream will be particularly indicative in this dlia-kieva). regions, including such things as mutual rec- concerning Nord Stream 2, and time will tell context (Kremlin.ru, April 3, 2018). ognition of diplomas and rail transportation. to what degree it and other EU member Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on That these are likely to be retained will be states are willing to bend their policies The article above is reprinted from ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia presented by Moscow as showing that Kyiv toward common energy security interests. In Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from who has served in various capacities in the has not made a clean break with the CIS. southeastern Europe, Turkey’s position will its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, U.S. State Department, the Central Ukraine has been on the way out of the be important: Will Ankara pursue a more www.jamestown.org. Intelligence Agency and the International CIS since Russia’s invasion and annexation Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice of Crimea in 2014. It has refused to pay its of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio membership dues or to take part in official Want to keep up to date on developments in Ukraine? Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for meetings. In 2015, the Ukrainian Foreign International Peace. The article above is Affairs Ministry said that the CIS does not reprinted with permission from his blog serve Ukrainian interests, although it still The Ukrainian Weekly called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- uses the free trade arrangements among on to read the latest! woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). members. LIKE 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 7 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 18

debate in Washington and, reportedly, lion U.S. military-aid package approved last rity,” it “will not alter the basic military bal- NEWSBRIEFS much reluctance on the part of U.S. year and confirmed in March specified 210 ance in the region.” (Christopher Miller of President Donald Trump, the White House Javelin anti-tank missiles and 37 Javelin RFE/RL) (Continued from page 2) was said to have approved the Javelin sale launchers, two of them spares, for Kyiv. troops. “They have already been delivered,” in December. That announcement sparked State Department spokeswoman Heather Pompeo assails Russian “aggression” a U.S. State Department official confirmed a sharp rebuke from Moscow, with Russian Nauert said in December that U.S. military New U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on April 30 in response to an RFE/RL Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei assistance to Ukraine was intended to bol- spoke during an April 27 press conference query on the handover of Javelins. In a Ryabkov accusing the United States of ster that country’s ability to “defend its on the sidelines of a NATO foreign ministers statement posted on Facebook, Ukrainian “fomenting a war.” Two sources who sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to meeting in Brussels. He had harsh words for President Petro Poroshenko also con- wished to remain anonymous as they were deter further aggression.” Responding to Moscow, as NATO alliance members put on firmed the delivery and said his country not authorized to speak publicly about it – the approved delivery of the missiles to a united front in an effort to counter Russian continues “to strengthen our defense one in Ukraine and the other in the United Kyiv in December, Russian Foreign Affairs “aggression” conducted through military potential in order to repel Russian aggres- States – confirmed the Javelin deliveries to Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova actions, cyberattacks and other means. “We sion.” He wrote, “I am sincerely grateful for RFE/RL ahead of the State Department had said arming Ukraine would further had a lot of discussions on how to push back the fair decision of [U.S. President] Donald announcement. Neither disclosed when inflame tensions between Moscow and on Russia,” said Secretary Pompeo, who was Trump in support of Ukraine, in defense of the missile systems arrived in Ukraine; Washington and push Ukraine “toward sworn in one day earlier as the top U.S. dip- freedom and democracy,” and added, whether all the promised missiles and reckless new military decisions.” Since lomat. “The choice is really up to [President] “Washington not only fulfilled our joint launchers had been sent or where they 2015, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with Vladimir Putin and the Russians.” He added, agreement, it demonstrated leadership and were being stored; or whether Ukraine’s $750 million in nonlethal aid, including “We would love nothing more than to have an important example.” Ukrainian Defense military had begun training on Javelins. But Humvees, night-vision equipment and them rejoin… the democratic world and Minister wrote on his one of the sources added that the Javelins short-range radar systems. The Defense behave in ways they are not doing today.” He Facebook page that Ukrainian troops were delivered “on time.” The State Security Cooperation Agency said in March continued: “Russia threatens allies and part- would begin training with the new weap- Department provided no details beyond that while the Javelin sale would “contrib- ners, both militarily – as seen through its ons on May 2. After months of heated the confirmation of the delivery. A $47 mil- ute to the foreign policy and national secu- invasions of Georgia in 2008 and Ukraine in rity of the United States by improving the 2014 – and through an aggressive campaign security of Ukraine” and “help Ukraine to undermine Western institutions. In light build its long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integ- (Continued on page 9)

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And only then, when the doors of Sedletska gave a lecture at the Ukrainian Mezhyhiria were opened, did everyone Catholic University (UCU) titled “Valuable understand that this lamp was only a drop Challenges in Anti-Corruption Investigative in the ocean in comparison with all the sto- Reporting.” Ms. Sedletska is the author and len treasures. host of an influential TV program “Skhemy: The day after Yanukovych fled, I also Koruptsiya v Detalyakh” [Schemes: traveled to Mezhyhiria. On the one hand, Corruption in Detail] and the 2018 winner there was happiness that finally the wall of the Light of Justice Award for moral and had fallen. But on the other hand, I could ethical leadership. She accepted the award not comprehend how he managed to hide on behalf of journalistic colleagues who, these great illegally-acquired gains for so though experiencing pressure and persecu- long from his citizens. From then on, I have tion, continue their work. Excerpts from looked at all Ukrainian politics through the her lecture follow. prism of that lamp. Each revelation is only Oleksandr Laskin One of my favorite examples is the story a small episode. Journalist Natalie Sedletska speaks at the Ukrainian Catholic University. of a table lamp in Mezhyhiria at the resi- But as long as Ukrainians, in general, dence of Viktor Yanukovych. It was 2012. It receive information from media censored that was the first and last time I was offered and officials. In the summer of 2014 she was not profitable, or even safe, for owners by oligarchs, no one will have a real, full money so that I would not that story. launched the influential television program of television channels to criticize the presi- picture of what is happening in Ukrainian They said to me: “We already managed to “Skhemy: Koruptsiya v Detaliakh” dent. Censorship reigned on television, and politics or will know what is socially buy off other media outlets. So name your [Schemes: Corruption in Detail] on RFE/ only a few journalists tried to show the important, what they want to hide from the price. We’ll pay you and you simply stop RL, which since then has been broadcast people how the president in fact stole the people. your involvement with this topic.” weekly on the First National Television government residence, surrounded it with It’s no secret that, for a journalist, the I was then incredibly upset. I filmed a Channel and has received numerous jour- a high fence a few meters tall, and was most important thing is his or her reputa- series with even more perseverance. I got nalistic awards, both Ukrainian and inter- building something incredible there. tion, and Ukrainian politicians now treat an valuable testimonies from subordinate per- national. There were then no drones to see what honest journalist like a foreign object. They sons who took part in the scam. I searched The Light of Justice Award is presented exactly was happening beyond the fence. In don’t understand how it can be impossible for documents and constantly asked for moral, spiritual and ethical leadership. fact, it was not possible. So no one knew to give money to a journalist to remove Minister Boiko uncomfortable questions at It was established by a Canadian of what Mezhyhiria really looked like. And material from the air. public events. I simply did not let the topic Ukrainian background, the late Anastasia suddenly a photo appeared from Once, when I worked for the television quiet down. 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Award recipients are individuals who, understood that the president shouldn’t where the kickback went and who was And a journalist who takes part in distort- being in the avant-garde of Ukraine’s socio- have so much money if he was living on his behind the scam? So I myself started to ing the real picture of today spoils the political life, provide constant testimony of salary alone, so the independent media investigate this matter, which eventually chances for a better future. their modesty, disinterestedness and fideli- dedicated whole columns to this lamp. We became known throughout the country as * * * ty to moral principles, courageously follow- also wrote about it. “Boiko’s rigs.” At that time, the minister of Natalie Sedletska is a Ukrainian journal- ing their convictions and making sacrifices For a long time, Ukrainians in fact knew energy and coal mining was Yuriy Boiko. I ist and host known for investigating the to propagate the ideals of a democratic nothing about the arrangement of the resi- had told practically no one about this, but corrupt schemes of Ukrainian politicians society.

of people marched at midnight to the 40-foot customized recreational vehicle fit- NEWSBRIEFS Memorial Hill of Chornobyl Heroes, where $750,000 grant... ted with state-of-the-art learning aids to tell they laid flowers and lit candles. At 1 a.m. the story of the Holodomor. (Continued from page 8) (Continued from page 1) on April 26, an Orthodox service and a The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) of Russia’s unacceptable actions, NATO is prayer to commemorate Chornobyl victims Foundation (the lead on the project), the is an agency of the government of Ontario more indispensable than ever.” Mr. Pompeo were performed at the site. President Petro Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Ukrainian and one of Canada’s largest granting foun- also addressed charges by Britain that Poroshenko on April 26 wrote on Facebook Canadian Research and Documentation dations. With a budget of over $136 mil- Russia was behind a nerve-agent attack on a that Chornobyl “will forever remain an Center and the Holodomor Research and lion, OTF awards grants to some 1,000 former Russian double agent earlier this open wound for us.” He noted: “Today, we Educational Consortium. A key aspect of the projects every year to build healthy and year in the city of Salisbury. “As NATO allies have to do everything to prevent a repeti- tour is the Holodomor Mobile Classroom, a vibrant Ontario communities. agree, the use of military grade nerve agent tion of that tragedy... the Chornobyl zone developed by Russia on U.K. territory was a must now become a place of new technolo- reckless action that put the lives of innocent gies, a territory of changes.” An explosion civilians at risk,” he said. He added that on April 26, 1986, blew the roof off the Washington does not believe in returning to building housing a nuclear reactor and “business as usual” until Moscow “shows a spewed a cloud of radioactive material high clear change of its actions and complies into the air – drifting across Ukraine’s bor- with international law.” A senior State ders into Russia, Belarus and across large Department official earlier told reporters in With deep sorrow we share the sad news, that on April 24, 2018, parts of Europe. About 30 people died in our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother the Belgian capital that there was a “consen- the immediate aftermath and thousands sus” among NATO foreign ministers “on more are feared to have died in the years Russian aggression, the scale of Russian that followed from the effects of the disas- Chryzanta A. Korduba aggression and this being a problem that ter – mainly exposure to radiation. On April née Terlecka requires a response.” In response to a ques- 25, the Vienna-based United Nations tion from a Ukrainian reporter, he said there Scientific Committee on the Effects of (1928-2018) had been “some discussion” of Ukraine’s Atomic Radiation said that around 20,000 passed away to her eternal rest. “potential entry to be a NATO partner,” but thyroid cancer cases were registered that “there is much work to do along the between 1991 and 2015 in the area sur- daughter Ariana Korduba Masiuk with husband Ihor way to achieve that.” (RFE/RL, with report- rounding the reactor, which takes in all of son Peter Korduba with wife Oksana ing by AP, Reuters and AFP) Ukraine and Belarus, as well parts of Russia. granddaughters Taissa Isaacs and Laryssa Rodriguez The U.N. scientists said that, since the acci- Ukraine, Belarus remember Chornobyl (four great grandaughters) dent, one in four thyroid cancer cases have brother Boris Terleckyj Ukraine marked the 32nd anniversary of been caused by radiation in the region. In the Chornobyl nuclear disaster on April 26 November 2016, a huge arch was placed Donations in her memory may be sent to: with a memorial service and a series of over the stricken reactor to prevent further events in remembrance of the world’s leaks of radiation. The project – funded by Association for Women in Science worst-ever civilian nuclear accident. In the European Bank for Reconstruction and 1667 K Street NW suite 800 neighboring Belarus, an opposition-orga- Development – cost $1.6 billion. (RFE/RL, Washington, DC 20006 nized event was held to commemorate the with reporting by RFE/RL’s Belarus Service, website: www.awis.org disaster. In Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, hundreds 112 Ukrayina and pravda.ua) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 18

Waldemart Klyuzko Waldemart Klyuzko Reconstruction of the set by Vadym Meller for the Berezil Theater’s production of A visitor examines photos of the Berezil Theater’s production of “Gas,” while listen- “Myna Mazailo.” ing to recollections of the show’s actors. “Kurbas in Kharkiv”: Bringing Ukraine’s artistic heritage home

by Larissa Babij where local Ukrainian history is presented to the local audience as a place to explore Legendary Ukrainian theater director rather than facts to memorize. Bringing the and innovator Les Kurbas has been the sub- shows to life also involved an intense ject of numerous academic studies, mem- schedule of events. Local scholars lectured oirs, and contemporary performances. on different aspects of Kurbas’s work and Theaters in Ukraine bear his name, as do its context; part of Yuliy Meitus’s music for streets in major cities. A statue of him “Hello, This Is Radio 477” (discovered by stands in the center of Kyiv. It is well known the curators when preparing the exhibi- that Kurbas was the premier Ukrainian- tion) was performed live by Kharkiv language theater director from the 1920s Conservatory students; one day theater until his arrest in the 1930s, and that he groups (ranging from amateurs to profes- was executed in the Gulag in 1937. But sionals) turned the Yermilov Center into a what did Kurbas actually do? What were performance space for their modern-day his theater works like? interpretations of Kurbas’s plays. Ms. Tkacz These are the questions addressed by spent most days at the Yermilov Center, the exhibition “Kurbas in Kharkiv,” which greeting visitors and leading impromptu was on view at the Yermilov Center in exhibition tours. She experimented with Kharkiv from January 18 through February different approaches to presenting the 25. Organized by Virlana Tkacz, artistic work to various audiences; by re-examin- director of the Yara Arts Group, together Courtesy of Virlana Tkacz ing the artifacts on display together with with Tetiana Rudenko, head archivist at the Valeria Liubchenko and her fellow students from the Kharkiv Conservatory play them, she discovered new aspects of Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema of Yuliy Meitus’s music for “Hello, This Is Radio 477” for the first time since 1929, Kurbas’s work. Ukraine, and Kyiv-based designer before a reconstruction of its set. This exhibition was a generous invita- Waldemart Klyuzko, the exhibition show- Ukraine and moved to the Soviet republic’s Tkacz has pointed out, by 1929 the official tion to today’s Ukrainians to reconnect cased several Kurbas productions to give new capital in 1926. Three shows reflecting and public responses to the Berezil’s per- with their past – one that is littered with visitors a chance to imagine what they the challenges and excitement of creating formances show a tendency to interpret the attempts to break with what came before might have seen on stage. Ukrainian-language theater and shaping meaning of artistic choices strictly in politi- for the sake of a new future. Kurbas himself One of the exhibition’s main tasks was the new in a future-ori- cal terms. For example, the spectacular sets foresaw this danger, which provides the making the director’s cutting-edge art and ented capital city are displayed: “The were hardly mentioned in reviews. The underlying tension in “Myna Mazailo.” The thinking accessible to a large, general audi- People’s Malakhi” (1928), “Hello, This Is exhibition strives to show the work itself, exhibition highlighted an aspect of the orig- ence (ranging from local schoolchildren to Radio 477” (the first jazz musical revue in which sometimes gets lost amidst the inal play often cut from modern-day pro- physicists visiting Karazin University, Ukraine, 1929), and “Myna Mazailo” debates over the political significance of ductions: as the main character ponders where the exhibition venue is located) and (1929). The first recounts the allure and Kurbas and his art. changing his last name to fit the trends of demonstrating the connection between his perils of moving from the countryside to “Kurbas in Kharkiv” returned attention the day, his ancestors return to remind him work and Kharkiv’s history. the modern city. The jazz revue, in step to the philosophical and existential aspects of his long lineage, of lives great and small Following a brief introduction to with the greater context of modernist, tech- of Kurbas’s shows and highlighted the identified with that last name. (He also Kurbas’s early shows and the founding of nologically advancing Europe, reflected the director’s artistic experimentation. In the receives a visit from a future descendent, the Berezil Artistic Association in Kyiv, the cosmopolitan character of city life; many of display of the Berezil’s production of Georg who advises him to replace his name with exhibition displayed three experimental Kharkiv’s cultural elites came from all over Kaiser’s “Gas,” a 1923 play about a future the digits 31-51 according to the prevailing theater productions from 1923-1924, which Ukraine and beyond, but were devoted to gas factory that explodes, we see how the universal number system.) Meller’s futuris- toured Kharkiv when the troupe was still creating a distinctly Ukrainian modern cul- abstract costumes designed by Vadym tic set places the connection between gen- based in Kyiv: “Gas,” “Jimmie Higgins” and ture. “Myna Mazailo,” about a family debat- Meller visualize the relationships between erations in a vast space-time continuum. “Macbeth.” Visitors were treated to constel- ing whether to Russify their last name or workers and capitalists. Meanwhile the “Kurbas in Kharkiv” highlighted this partic- lations of details, like sketches for costume make it emphatically Ukrainian, addresses action onstage shows the dangerous dance ular aspect of the play as a sort of key to the designs, replicated costumes, photos of the the difficult task of negotiating one’s past between humans and powerful sources of exhibition, which returns a local artistic performances, playbills, notes from rehears- lineage while moving forward into the energy they can’t control. The story is told heritage, worthy of celebration, to als, a piece of the “Jimmie Higgins” script. future. These plays were all performed through the actors’ movements across an Ukrainians in modern-day Kharkiv. If, as The curators chose not to exhibit any origi- from original texts, written in Ukrainian by abstract set (choreographed by Nadia Ms. Tkacz told me, “culture is a space-time nal documents or artifacts at the Yermilov Mykola Kulish and Mike Iohansen. The Shuvarska), with original music by Anatoliy continuum,” then it needs constant articula- Center, thus avoiding the fetishization of the exhibition features reconstructions of the Butsky. Well-trained in using their bodies to tion. It has to appear with regularity in a artifact that is sometimes a temptation with spectacular sets for “Hello, This Is Radio produce abstract forms, the Berezil’s actors particular place, time and form (with tex- historical museum exhibits. Yet many of the 477” and “Myna Mazailo,” built large entered the stage as workers, became the ture and details). reproduced notes, photos, playbills still con- enough to imagine them on stage. factory machines, accelerated their move- vey the patina of their original time. Kurbas’s Berezil was at the center of tur- ments and, in chorus, exploded. “Kurbas in Kharkiv” was produced with Recordings by modern-day actors reading bulent debates on what the culture of the Afterwards, their bodies became the explo- support from the Yara Arts Group, which is descriptions of what was happening on new Ukrainian state should be. While it is sion’s human victims. Following a series of still fund-raising for this ongoing project. stage added another dimension to the sen- important to acknowledge that Kurbas’s illuminated photographs from scene to Preceded by “Kurbas in Kyiv,” at the Museum sory experience of the exhibition. We were artistic work in the early years of Soviet scene and listening to a recording of partic- of Theater, Music and Cinema of Ukraine on invited to join the curators in their curiosity- Ukraine was inextricably tied to a political ipating actors’ memoirs, exhibition visitors February 25-October 25, 2017, “Kurbas in driven research and reconstruction of project (as historian Mayhill Fowler con- could begin to envision the play, with its Kharkiv” was the second edition of an exhibi- Kurbas’s work by making our own links vincingly argues in “Beau Monde on ever-relevant questions about the human tion focusing on Kurbas’s theatrical work in between the various pieces on display. Empire’s Edge: State and Stage in Soviet desire to harness limitless resources. Ukraine organized by this group of curators. The heart of the Yermilov space is devot- Ukraine”), the exhibition “Kurbas in Ultimately, a theater director, be it Preparations are under way for the exhibi- ed to Kurbas’s work in Kharkiv, after the Kharkiv” made a point of circumventing the Kurbas or Ms. Tkacz, has the audience in tion’s next edition at Mystetskyi Arsenal in Berezil became the National Theater of politicization of Kurbas’s work. As Ms. mind. This exhibition is a rare instance Kyiv this fall. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 11

May 7 Presentation by Grigore Pop-Eleches and Joshua A. May 13 Mother’s Day Brunch, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Stanford, CA Tucker, “Communism’s Shadow: Historical Legacies and Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com or 845-626-5641 Contemporary Political Attitudes,” Stanford University, [email protected] or 650-725-2563 May 13 Mother’s Day dance, Ukrainian National Home, Hamilton, NJ www.ukrainianhome.com May 9 Debate, “The New U.S.-Russian Cold War,” with Michael New York McFaul and Stephen Cohen, Columbia University, May 14-28 Display, replica of the Shroud of Turin, Transfiguration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-us-russian-cold- Nanticoke, PA of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 570-735-2262 warwho-is-to-blame-registration-45245382156 May 17 Lecture by Aleksandra Hnatiuk, “The architects of Polish- May 11 Film screening and discussion, “Short Documentary : Ottawa Ukrainian Relations in the Interwar Period: From the New York The Ukrainian American and European Diaspora,” with Pilsduski-Petliura Alliance to the Politics of Normalization,” Oleksandr Debych, The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 Shevchenko Scientific Society, St. John the Baptist or www.ukrainianmuseum.org Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 613-723-1673 or www.st-john-the-baptist-shrine.ca May 11 Presentation by Serhiy Kvit, “The Media Context of Stanford, CA Ukrainian Revolutions as a Key to Understanding the May 19 Reverse-glass painting workshop, in the style of Yaroslava Post-Soviet World,” Stanford University, New York Surmach Mills, with instruction by Stella Baker, The [email protected] or 650-725-2563 Ukrainian Museum, www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 May 11-12 50th anniversary conference, “Ukraine in the World: Cambridge, MA Fifty Years of Ukrainian Studies at Harvard,” Harvard May 19 Book presentation by Serhii Plokhy, “Chornobyl: The University, 617-495-4053 or [email protected] New York History of a Nuclear Catastrophe,” The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or www.ukrainianmuseum.org May 11 Art exhibit, “Lviv, Ukraine” by Petro Sypniak, Ukrainian through June 3 National Museum, 312-421-8090 or May 19 Requiem Service by Yevhen Stankovych, Ukrainian Chicago www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org Chicago Genocide Famine Foundation, Kalamazoo Philharmonia and the Kalamazoo Bach Festival Chorus, Women’s May 12 Concert, Antytila, Neck of the Woods, Ensemble of North America, Harris Theater, San Francisco 312-394-9429 www.neckofthewoodssf.com www.ugffusa.org

May 12 Spring Recital, Iskra Academy, Ukrainian May 19 Fund-raiser dance performance and concert, featuring Whippany, NJ American Cultural Center of New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org San Francisco the Burevisnyky Dance Ensemble, the Leleka Children’s Dance Group and more, Lycée Français de San Francisco, May 12 Book presentation, “Nomina” by Valentyna Kyrylova, www.facebook.com/events/154492031875098 Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 or www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events May 13 Lecture by Jean-Pierre Cap, “Mazepa and the in advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Washington French Literature,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, Ukrainian from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family, 240-205-1889 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 18

Subscribe to PREVIEW OF EVENTS Friday, May 11 The NEW YORK: Join us at 7 p.m. for “Short documentary films: The Ukrainian American and European Diaspora,” where Ukrainian you will see archival footage recorded as early as 1933, such as a performance by the Vasyl Avramenko dancers at the eekly Chicago World’s Fair, and other record- W ings. Curated by Oleksandr Debych, $90 per year Fulbright scholar at the Ukrainian Museum and Archives of Cleveland. This is $80 for UNA a Ukrainian Museum (UMFF) event. Admission is $10; tickets may be members purchased online or at the door. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth S.; telephone, 212-228-0110; web- For an additional site, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. $5 get an online Saturday, May 19 subscription as well NEW YORK: Try your hand at glass paint- ing the way Yaroslava Surmach Mills did it! Register for the workshop Reverse Glass Please contact Subscription Dept. Painting, where participants will use a tem- plate detail from a Yaroslava painting to cre- Tel.: 973-292-9800 ext. 3040 ate an outline on glass and decorate it with paints from Yaroslava’s studio. Completed Published by the Ukrainian works will be taken home framed. Seating is National Association limited; registration is required. The instructor is Stella Baker. Cost is adults – $25; students over 16 and seniors – $20; members – 10 percent discount. The addi- tional materials fee per person is $25. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth S.; telephone, 212-228-0110; website, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. NEW YORK: At 2 p.m., author Serhii Plokhy will present his latest book “: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe” (2018, Basic), the gripping story of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster that marked the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union. A poignant, fast-paced account of the drama of heroes, perpetra- tors and victims, this is the definitive his- tory of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, and a thoughtful study of the catastrophe, its unintended consequences and likely nuclear calamities to come. Admission (includes light reception) is $10. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth S.; telephone, 212-228-0110; web- site, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. Sunday, May 20 WASHINGTON: At 1:30 p.m., the Shevchenko Scientific Society, Washington, D.C., Branch, and the UCNS Library present a poetry reading in Ukrainian by Yarka Bohach. Venue: Shawel Room, Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road NE, Washington DC 20017. Admission is free; contributions are welcome. For fur- ther information call 240-205-1889. Wednesday, May 23 NEW YORK: There will be a matinée show at 2 p.m. of “Bilyi Ptakh z Chornoyu Oznakoyu” (White Bird with a Black Mark, 1970, Ukraine, 97 min., Ukrainian/ Romanian/Russian/English, with subti- tles). The film was directed by Yurii Illienko, and written by Yurii Illienko and . Starring Larisa Kadochnikova, Ivan Mykolaichuk, , the film was produced by the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Center, Kyiv. Admission is free with museum admission ($8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors; free for members). The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth S.; telephone, 212-228-0110; web- site, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. Please include payment for each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Information should be sent to: [email protected]. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S1

Supplement to The Ukrainian Weekly, May 6, 2018 We don’t know what it was like in your neck of the woods, but around here it sure seemed spring would never arrive. Now that it’s here (really!), we can look ahead to the summer. Welcome to the 2018 issue of “A Ukrainian Summer” – the 22nd annual, if you’re keeping count. Included are calendars of Ukrainian festivals and Ukrainian sports events, as well as information about a variety of summertime activities and pursuits. Our Kyiv correspondent leads off with a fascinating look at the resurgence of nature in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, which has become a tourist destination. There are also stories about the courses offered by the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, the Kobzarska Sich Bandura and Vocal Programs, the concerts of “Music at Grazhda,” the doings at Soyuzivka Heritage Center, and much, much more. You’ll get a look at camps, cultural offerings and social gatherings geared to our Ukrainian American community, plus a travel feature. The advertisements also are informative, giving readers all-important details about numerous events, camps and programs. Thank you to all who submitted materials for this supplement! And, you’re invited to be part of “A Ukrainian Summer” next year. So mark your calendars for 2019 as a reminder to send in your info in mid-April. In the meantime, have a great Ukrainian summer! Absent human intrusion, wildlife ourishes in Chornobyl zone

by Mark Raczkiewycz IN THE CHORNOBYL EXCLUSION ZONE, Ukraine – What was supposed to be a routine test at the fourth reactor of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant turned into the world’s deadliest nuclear accident in history on April 26, 1986. Today, slightly more than 100 residents remain in the 1,000-square-mile exclusion zone, according to Denis Vishnevskiy, head of the research department at the Chornobyl Radiological-Ecological Biosphere Reserve, which spans over two-thirds of the area. Then, about 8.4 million people in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and other European countries were affected. To mitigate the effects of the , some 600,000 people took part in containing the disaster. Thirty-one peo- ple died in the first days of the accident, and an estimated 4,000-10,000 died later from causes related to radiation exposure. Perhaps the most heroic feat that prevented the destruction of Kyiv and pollution of a water supply system used by 30 million people was carried out by three plant volunteers: senior engineer Oleksiy Ananenko, middle engineer Valeriy Baspalov and shift supervisor Borys Baranov. On May 1, 1986, as the exploded reactor was still melt- ing, its core still had 185 tons of nuclear fuel inside. If it

Denis Vishnevskiy/Chornobyl Radioecological Biosphere Reserve An aerial view of the government-run 1,000-square-mile Chornobyl Exclusion Zone along with the Prypiat River that dissects the area and which is a tributary to the Dnipro River. would have made contact with a reservoir containing 5 million gallons of water underneath, separated only by a concrete slab that was slowly burning away, a massive radiation-contaminated steam explosion would have been triggered. So, the three volunteers, equipped with aqualungs, dove into the flooded chambers of the fourth reactor to find a pair of check valves so that the water could be emptied before it would perilously make contact with the reactor’s active zone, according to an article published by the Ukraine Crisis Media Center. “After a long search, the divers opened the latches. The pool began to empty out quickly. Over the next day, all 5 million gallons of radioactive water flowed out from under the fourth reactor,” read the article. “A second explosion was prevented. After a few weeks, all three died. The men were buried in leaden coffins with sealed lids. Even devoid of life, their bodies were saturated with deadly radiation.” After the accident, over 100,000 people had to be evacu- State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management A moose cow ambles amid tall grass with her two calves in the Chornobyl Radiation Ecological Biosphere Reserve. (Continued on page 16) S2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

It’s Festival Time! May 12 Vesna Ukrainian Festival, Prairieland Park, June 23 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Saskatoon, SK www.vesnafestival.com Perth Amboy, NJ Assumption, 732-826-0767 or www.assumptioncatholicchurch.net May 18-20 St. George Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian New York Catholic Church, [email protected] or June 24 Palos Fest Ukrainian Style, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin www.facebook.com/stgeorgesukrainianfestivalNYC Palos Park, IL Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 708-361-8876

May 21 Celebration of Spring, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage June 30 through Sacred Heart Ukrainian Festival, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Edmonton, AB Village, www.ukrainianvillage.ca July 1 Catholic Church Picnic Grounds, Castle Creek, NY www.sacredheartucc.org May 25-26 UFest, Edmonton Ukrainian Festival, Borden Park, Edmonton, AB www.ufest.ca July 6-8 Ukrainian Festival, Festival Grounds, Vegreville, AB 780-632-2777 or www.pysankafestival.com May 25-27 Carassauga: Mississauga’s Festival of Cultures, Mississauga, ON Ukrainian Pavilion, St. Mary Ukrainian Church, July 7-8 Lemko Vatra, Organization for the Defense of 905-615-3010 or [email protected] Ellenville, NY Lemkivshchyna, Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, www.lemko-ool.com May 26 Okanagan Ukrainian Festival, Sadok Ukrainian Dance Vernon, BC Ensemble, O-Keefe Ranch, http://sadok.net July 13-15 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com May 31 Mosaic 2018 Ukrainian Kyiv Pavilion, through June 2 Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Regina Branch, July 14 Gardenton Ukrainian Festival, Gardenton Ukrainian Regina, SK Agribition Building, Regina Exhibition Park, Gardenton, MB Museum Grounds, http://gardentonpark.com www.reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca July 20-22 Capital Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian June 2 Mississauga Ukrainian Festival, Mississauga Celebration Ottawa Catholic Shrine, www.capitalukrainianfestival.com Mississauga, ON Square, http://www.ukrainianfestival.com/index.html July 20-21 North Dakota Ukrainian Festival, various locations, June 2-3 Calgary Ukrainian Festival, Acadia Recreation Complex, Belfield, ND www.northdakotaukrainianfestilva.com or Calgary, AB www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca 701-590-0920 June 3 Ukrainian Talent Festival, Ukrainian Congress Uniondale, NY Committee of America, School of Ukrainian Studies and July 21 Ukrainian Village Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Religion, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Parish Center, Parma, OH Orthodox Cathedral, www.stvladimirs.org/festival.html 516-754-7657 or 516-545-1069 July 21-22 Surrey Fusion Festival, Ukraine Pavilion, Holland June 8-10 Kingston Folklore Festival, Lviv, Ukraine Pavilion, Surrey, BC Park, www.surreyfusionfestival.ca Kingston, ON Regiopolis Notre Dame Catholic High School, Odesa Pavilion, Canadian Corps Hall, 613-549-5060 or July 25-28 St. Mary’s Ukrainian Festival, St. Mary the Dormition of 905-725-9573 McKees Rocks, PA the Birthgiver of God Ukrainian Orthodox Church, www.stmaryuoc.com June 9-10 Chervona Ruta Festival, Palatine Ukrainian Palatine, IL Festival, Ukrainian Center, 847-358-3582 or July 27-28 St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Ukrainian [email protected] Syracuse, NY Festival, www.stjohnthebaptistucc.com

June 15-17 Yonkers Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian August 3-5 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, Yonkers, NY Catholic Church, http://yonkersukrainianfestival.org Dauphin, MB http://cnuf.ca or 877-474-2683 (Continued on page S22)

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Sign up for Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute’s 48th session

by Peter T. Woloschuk CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) will hold its 48th annual session at Harvard University’s main campus on the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, Mass., for upper-level under- graduate, graduate and post-doctoral students, particularly those of Ukrainian heritage, as well as university students from Ukraine and professional, government and military specialists who need to hone their skills in the field of Ukrainian studies. This year’s program will run for seven weeks beginning on Saturday, June 23, and ending on Saturday, August 11, and will offer three courses. The program offered by HUSI was the first of its kind in the world and is recognized internationally for its many con- tributions to the field of Ukrainian studies. It is run jointly by the Harvard Summer School and the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University (HURI). Participants will have an unparalleled opportunity to expand their knowl- edge of contemporary Ukraine; to learn from some of today’s leading scholars in Ukrainian studies; and to have the chance to meet and interact with major contemporary Kristina Conroy Ukrainian cultural, political and social activists. HUSI 47 – the class of summer 2017 at the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute. The summer program has been in continual existence since 1971 and is intended for those concentrating in Dmytro Cyzevs’kyi Professor of in the ed university instruction at one of the premier universities Ukrainian studies or those who wish to broaden their Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and will in the world. It has graduated more than 1,600 students, overall educational experience. Participants will live in focus on Ukrainian avant-garde literature and film, in the many of whom have gone on to play significant roles in Harvard University housing and will have full access to all context of modernism, , the impact of Ukrainian scholarship, as well as in the ongoing develop- of the university’s instructional and research facilities, Stalinism, the Famine (Holodomor), World War II and the ment and enrichment of Ukrainian culture and life both in including the largest Ucrainica collection outside of Holocaust, late Sovietism and dissent, Crimea and the the diaspora and in Ukraine itself. Eastern Europe; its many libraries, museums, athletic com- Tatars, the collapse of the USSR and independence, variet- Launched during the Soviet Union’s determined drive to plexes and language resource centers. ies of post-modernism, and the current, ongoing conflict eliminate all things Ukrainian including art, culture, folk- At the end of the program they will receive credit for with Russia. There will also be forays into the visual arts. memory, government, history, language, religion and soci- their courses from Harvard University, and, depending on Finally, Serhiy Bilenky of the Department of Political ety itself, and to supplant them with the idea of a single their performance, one or more of them will be awarded Science at the University of Toronto will offer a four-credit Soviet identity (homo Sovieticus), with a single history, the Theodosius and Irene Senkowsky Prize for course, “Laboratory of Modernity: Politics, Culture, and memory and purpose, and bound together with a single Achievement in Ukrainian Studies. Society in Ukraine,” which will focus on the history of mod- Russian culture and language. HUSI was originally tasked This summer’s courses include “Ukrainian for Reading ern Ukraine through the study of its society, culture and pol- with keeping Ukrainian culture, history, language and liter- Knowledge,” which will be taught by Volodymyr Dibrova, itics since the late 18th century to the present. Ukraine will ature alive among the descendants of the Ukrainian set- preceptor in the Department of Slavic Languages and be analyzed as a territorial concept consisting of the histori- tlers in North America and the rest of the diaspora by Literatures at Harvard University. This eight-unit language cal experiences of its major communities including teaching these as academic disciplines in the Western lib- course is designed primarily for graduate students in the Ukrainians, Poles, Jews and Russians. Modern Ukraine has eral arts tradition while maintaining the highest educa- humanities and social sciences who wish to acquire a read- showcased several crucial issues of modernity: making and tional standards of the best universities of the world. ing knowledge of Ukrainian for research purposes. Texts unmaking of nationalism; the mobilizing potential of nation- When the Soviet Union collapsed and Ukraine regained from a wide variety of fields will be used. Reading selec- alism; the reactionary response to modernity (ranging from its independence, HUSI attracted many students from tions will include articles on contemporary issues in busi- anti-Semitism to religious conservatism); the long-lasting Ukraine who were anxious to establish contacts with their ness, economics, politics, science, technology, environment affects of wars and extreme violence on society; the “curse western counterparts; to experience the Western universi- and culture. Some previous background in Ukrainian, of resources”; the central role of city and urbanization; the ty system; and to take courses and have access to archival Russian or other Slavic language accepted by the instructor rise of mass culture and sport, among others. Students will materials that simply were not available in Ukraine. is a prerequisite for enrolling in the course. The course will learn why studying Ukraine is crucial for understanding the In the past few years there has been a noticeable trend meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., five days a week – a total of 140 modern world. A variety of sources, including literary and toward increased enrollment of upper-level graduate and contact hours of instruction. audio-visual, will be used. The course is open to undergrad- post graduate students, business and government profes- The second course is “Revolutionary Ukraine: Avant- uate, graduate and post-graduate students. sionals and, particularly, students from Ukraine attending garde Literature and Film from 1917 to the of HUSI is the only Ukrainian studies program of its kind in HUSI, and so the course offerings have been retooled to 2014” (four credits), which will be taught by Harvard’s North America offering seven weeks of intensive, accredit- reflect this change. Last year’s student body, for example, had a number of graduate and post-graduate students who were working on their theses. Patrick Osbourne, a graduate of the European University of St. Petersburg, Russia, with a master’s degree, reflected on his summer at HUSI: “My fellow students and professors challenged me to think about certain aspects of Ukrainian history, literature and film more critically…there were also great networking and collaborative opportuni- ties available and the extracurricular programs offered enriched the entire experience.” When time allows, students at HUSI are also free to enjoy the vibrant life that Cambridge and Boston provide in the summertime. The area offers literally thousands of cultural events, music, history, the arts, beaches, the moun- tains and a vibrant Ukrainian American community. The deadline for applying for the Harvard Summer School (including HUSI) including housing and full tuition payment is Monday, May 21. Late registration will begin on Tuesday, May 22, and continue through Wednesday, June 27. Further information about the program and the applica- tion process is available on the HUSI website, www.huri. harvard.edu/husi.html. Additional questions may be directed to Serhiy Bilenky, HUSI program director, by e-mail at [email protected], or to Tamara Nary, Students at a lecture by Oleh Kotsyuba in the Prytsak Memorial Library/Conference Room presented as part of HUSI program administrator, by e-mail at nary@fas. the evening lecture series of the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute. harvard.edu. S4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

Learn to play bandura and perfect your singing skills at Kobzarska Sich

by Anatoli Murha EMLENTON, Pa. – The Kobzarska Sich Bandura and Vocal Programs give you an opportunity to disconnect from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a Ukrainian musical experience. Whether it’s your first experience picking up a bandura, or you’d like to perfect your technique, our pro- grams allow everyone to hone their skills while creating unforgettable memories. Founded in 1979, Kobzarska Sich (KS) brings together bandura players from all over the world to learn and share the ban- dura’s unique art form. KS is held at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Camp in Emlenton, Pa. All Saints offers over 90 acres of pristine beauty in the Allegheny Mountains. The camp’s facilities include volleyball courts, a swimming pool, 10 cab- ins for participants, a Millennium Cultural Center with housing and classrooms, and exquisite nature trails. KS is sponsored and organized by the Ukrainian Bandurist Christine Hayda Chorus of North America. Kobzarska Sich Bandura Course staff and participants at the 2017 final concert. As KS’s flagship program, the two-week Bandura Course on August 4 to 18 focuses (a capella and with bandura accompani- cially those pieces normally not sung in the Murha Scholarship Fund, and the Eugene on over seven hours of daily group instruc- ment). Participants will have the opportu- average parish setting. In addition to the Ciura and Stefania Krislaty scholarship tion in bandura technique, solo and ensem- nity to broaden their musical knowledge basic curriculum, time is devoted to basic funds, and from private donor support. ble playing and singing, music lectures, and with music listening lectures and to attend chanting technique and providing partici- Scholarships requests must be received by music theory as needed. Participants have individualized voice lessons. This work- pants with an opportunity to hone their June 15. time for sports, swimming, relaxation and shop is designed for older teenagers and conducting skills. This workshop is intend- Interested participants are encouraged lovingly crafted evening activities coordi- adults of all ages. ed for adults of all ages. to enroll early to ensure placement. For nated by the KS Fun Director. This course is Our Sacred Music Workshop on August KS offers multiple scholarships through more information, scholarship require- designed for teenagers and for adults of all 8 to 11 will focus on presenting an over- the generosity of the Ivan Zinchuk ments and a registration package, readers ages. view of the rich history of Ukrainian liturgi- Memorial Scholarship Fund at the should visit our new site at www.bandura- The Choral Workshop on August 11 to cal and religious music, singing selections Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras camp.org, or call 734-658-6452 or e-mail 18 will feature solo and ensemble singing of a wide repertoire of church music, espe- Shevchenko, the Volodymyr and Vera [email protected]. GREEN Holidays Gathering A Retreat for Health & Wellness at Soyuzivka May 25-27, 2018

Friday, May 25 4:00 Your room is guaranteed for arrival $190+tax 6:00-7:00 Gentle Yoga Relaxation per person and Meditation Class - double 7:15-7:30 Welcome Session & Orientation occupancy, 7:30-8:30 Dinner - Seasonal Fare with Vegetarian and Vegan Dining Options 8:30 Creative Session - Plan on Relaxing $225+tax like a Mermaid - Green Ritual Stories per person Saturday, May 26 - single occupancy, 8:00-9:00 Yoga Class - Wake Up Morning Stretch 9:00-10:30 Breakfast - Gluten free alternatives $150+tax for one night will be available pp/double occupancy. 10:30-12:00 Guided Hiking - “A Meditation Hike” to the cliffs. Collecting the Green. 11:30-12:30 Qigong/Tai Chi green walk - Drop-in classes & bodywork available! cultivating energy for health, maintenance and increasing vitality Please call (845) 626-5641 or email 12:30-1:30 Lunch - organic healthy choices - [email protected] nutrient dense whole foods 2:00-3:00 Meditation Hike to Green Pool to make your reservations. 3:30-5:30 Healthy Happy Hour - seasonal healthy fruits & green smoothies and herbal wreath making workshop 5:30-6:30 Sweet Dreams - Restorative (or Yin) yoga - passive postures for connective tissue and fascia 7:30-8:30 Green Gathering Farm to Table Dinner - seasonal eating menu 9:00-10:30 Celebration Evening Drumming and Dance Program Sunday, May 27 216 Foordmore Road 8:00 Fresh fruit, yogurts, coffee & herbal teas Kerhonkson, New York 12446 available in the Mainhouse Lobby 8:00-9:00 Energize with Gentle Yoga (845) 626-5641 9:30 Liturgy www.Soyuzivka.com 10:00 - 11:30 Brunch No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S5 S6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

Prepare for the new summer season at Soyuzivka Heritage Center by Maya Lew KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The 2018 summer season at Soyuzivka is almost here. This summer, guests will be wel- comed at the newly renovated Odesa and Uzhorod build- ings. Throughout this past winter and spring, Soyuzivka management and staff have been hard at work. Odesa will now feature three suites with kitchenettes, comfy beds and flat-screen TVs. Uzhorod will maintain its old-world Ukrainian charm with the original woodwork of the rooms preserved, and will include all new bathrooms, carpeting and furniture. Summer will kick off with our popular camps, as well as a few new ones for 2018. We look forward to welcoming our new campers and seeing everyone again this year. Please don’t forget to register your child for camp through our easy online application on the Soyuzivka website: http://www.soyuzivka.com/camps.html. Throughout the summer, the Soyuzivka dining room will have several specialty nights. Enjoy Hutsul Night, where you can show off your “vyshyvanky” (embroidered finery) and enjoy traditional Ukrainian food. And to kick off your weekend, travel to the Black Sea to enjoy Odesa Night on the Veselka patio, complete with amazing sunsets. Also, please keep an eye out for special dinners and happy hours, as well as other surprise events throughout the summer. Maya Lew Soyuzivka will offer several summer package rates: stay Soyuzivka’s Main House in the summertime. with us for two nights on Friday and Saturday night, and get a third night half off. (Chose from a Thursday or a Since 1952, Soyuzivka has been a hub of the North Soyuzivka is the perfect place with everything you need for Sunday night. Based on availability, certain blackout dates American Ukrainian community, and we are excited for your private event. apply). Starting in June, stay with us from Sunday through 2018. Please contact us to reserve a time and space for Please keep up with our events by looking at the Events Thursday night with breakfast for two for a $99/night your family event, wedding, christening, reunion, confer- Calendar on our website: http://www.soyuzivka.com/ inclusive rate. ence, retreat, or any other event that comes to mind. events-calendar.html. And if you haven’t already, please join the over 6,635 people who’ve already liked our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/Soyuzivka), and join our e-mail list as well (the link is available at www.soyuziv- ka.com). We look forward to seeing you soon!

Remember: There is no place like Soyuzivka! Нема то як Mayaна Союзівці! Lew is Soyuzivka’s front office and events manager.

Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Camp participants during barre class. Wine tastings on Soyuzivka’s Tiki Deck.

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Accept an invitation Confer about the future of Ukrainian Canadian to the Lemko Vatra festival archival collections by Diana Howansky Reilly by Irene Jendzjowsky ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The Organization for the Defense of Lemkivshchyna (OOL) invites all to the 18th annual EDMONTON, Alberta – “Ukrainian Archival Lemko Vatra festival, which will take place on July 7-8, Collections in Canada: Preserving the Past, on the grounds of the Ukrainian American Youth Building the Future,” is the title of an archival con- Association, known as “Oselia,” in Ellenville, NY. This fes- ference to be held at the University of Alberta in tival brings together individuals who wish to celebrate Edmonton on May 11-13. the unique cultural aspects of the Lemko region. The conference is organized by the Kule Folklore Festival events will include two days of performances Center at the University of Alberta and its Friends by musicians, singers and dancers from the United Society, in cooperation with the Canadian Institute States, Canada and Europe. This year’s featured artist of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta. will be folk singer Julia Doszna, who hails from The purpose of the conference is to bring Lemkivshchyna. She formerly performed with the band together researchers, archivists, curators, collec- tion managers, and other custodians of Ukrainian Lemkovyni” (There in Lemkovyna) and “Immigrant.” Canadian archival collections in order to start a ŁemkowynaThe Lemko and Vatra is known will foralso such feature albums a asHistory “Tam na& conversation among stewards of Ukrainian cultur- Heritage Tent, complete with informational books, maps al documentary heritage. and on-site genealogy experts. This conference aims to increase awareness On Saturday, a Vatra Cup soccer tournament will be about Ukrainian heritage collections in Canada, organized during the day on the Oselia sports field. That survey problem areas and needs of archival collec- evening, guests will be able to enjoy dances with live tions. It will help establish connections and collab- band music both indoors and outside. oration among the institutions, will provide an And, as always, Vatra will organize a pig roast at the opportunity to share knowledge and successes start of the festival, and traditional Slavic food will be and, therefore, improve their sustainability. available for purchase all weekend in the outdoor The conference is the first event within a larger kitchen. program of the Kule Folklore Centre with a work- For more information, including how to request to ing title: Sustainable Ukrainian Canadian Heritage. perform or to set up a vendor’s table, readers may con- For more information, readers may go to https:// tact OOL President Mark Howansky at president@lem- www.ualberta.ca/kule-folklore-centre/News/ ko-ool.com or visit OOL’s website, www.lemko-ool.com. 2017/October/ukrainian-archival-collections-in- For accommodation information at the Oselia, which is canada.aspx. located on 8853 Route 209, Ellenville, NY 12428, contact Courtesy of Julia Doszna (Continued on page 24) 845-647-7230 or [email protected]. Singer Julia Doszna No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S9

Enjoy the 36th year of “Music at Grazhda” by Zirka Voronka JEWETT, N.Y. – July 7 marks the return of a cherished summer tradition as the acclaimed Music and Art Center of Greene County (MACGC), also known as “Music at Grazhda,” launches its 36th year of bringing world-class performers to the architectur- ally distinctive and acoustically impeccable Grazhda Concert Hall. Soprano Maria Antunez from the National Opera in Washington and tenor Martin Messpaumer will be the featured art- ists of the opening concert. This husband- and-wife duo will sing famous opera arias and songs. Volodymyr Vynnytsky, the artistic director of MACGC, will be at the piano. July 14 brings a chamber music concert with violinist Richard Young, cellist Natalia Khoma, pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky and soprano Anna Kosachevich, a debuting young singer, who will perform works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell and Ukrainian songs. The August 4 program will celebrate the 80th birthday of one of the most renowned Ukrainian composers, Myroslav Skoryk. His music wii be performed by violinist Nazar Pylatiuk, cellist Ms. Khoma and pianist Mr. Melanie Serbay Vynnytsky. Cellist Natalia Khoma and pianist and artistic director of MACGC Volodymyr Vynnytsky take a bow during the benefit concert at The fund-raising concert will be held on the Grazhda on July 8, 2017. August 18. The trio Kyiv – Mr. Pylatiuk, Ms. Khoma and Mr. Vynnytsky – will play works will make his debut at the final concert at 23A at Jewett Center (adjacent to the raising concert: $35. by Western and Ukrainian composers. Grazhda on August 25. His program is titled Ukrainian church). All concerts begin at 8 p.m. Additional information is available at Pianist Stanislav Khristenko, the winner “Mostly Chopin.” Tickets: $20 for general admission, $15 www.Grazhdamusicandart.org or by calling of several international piano competitions, Grazhda Concert Hall is located on Route for senior citizens, $12 for members. Fund- 518-989-6479. S10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19 No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S11

Get ready for some summertime excitement at Plast camps by Natalia Voronka Bilash JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The most exciting time for a Plast scout is the summer months, and this year Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization (whose U.S. national headquarters is in Jenkintown, Pa., at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center) has a variety of camps and activities planned for its members. Plast counselor training camps will kick off the summer camp season in the United States this year, starting with “Shkola Bulavnykh” and “Lisova Shkola,” intense camps for developing counselor training and wilderness skills, which will take place in Hunter, N.Y., on June 23-July 5. This year marks the 50th anniversary for “Skhola Bulavnykh,” which will hold a special celebration during the weekend of June 30-July 1 – not just for this year’s attendees but also its alumnae from past years. Training for Plast counselors for “novatstvo” (cub scouts age 6-11) will take place June 24 to July 4 at the Vovcha Tropa campground in East Chatham, N.Y. This camp pro- vides aspiring counselors with challenging activities, pro- grams and plans to implement tasks for the youngest Plast members at summer camps and during the year in their home branches. Three-week camps for novatstvo and “yunatstvo” (scouts age 12-18) will take place on July 7-28 at the Vovcha Tropa campground, as well as at Novyi Sokil in North Collins, N.Y., and Pysanyi Kamin in Middlefield, Ohio. In addition, a special two-week camp, popularly known as “U2,” geared for more advanced scouts age 16-18 will be Mark Mulyk Scouts from Vovcha Tropa atop Whiteface Mountain, part of the Wilmington Wild Forest in Wilmington, N.Y. held at the Vovcha Tropa campground on July 7-22. For novatstvo not quite ready for the three-week camp experi- ence, there is a one-week “Pochatkovyi Tabir” (Beginner’s Camp) for children age 6-7. Those who wish to extend their summer camp experi- ences can choose from special-focus camps, which include a Rock Climbing Camp, held July 29-August 4 in Seneca Rocks, Va., and “Morskyi Tabir,” for water sports enthusi- asts, on August 4-11 at Putts Camp on Raystown Lake, Saxton, Pa. Summer camps are the most fun part of the Plast scout- ing experience and are a culmination of the knowledge gained and activities pursued during the entire Plast year. It’s important for a child to be familiarized with Plast activ- ities, structure and regional happenings before attending a summer camp. One of the requirements of attending sum- mer camps is that a child be enrolled into Plast at least three months prior to attending camp. For more information on all Plast summer camps, read- Roman Lewyckyj ers are invited to visit the Plast website at www.plastusa. During the Day of the Plast Scout at the Novyi Sokil campground in North Collins, N.Y. org and click on “tabory” (camps).

Nadia Zappernick Laryssa Czebiniak “Novachky” prepare for their morning opening ceremonies at Pysanyi Kamin in Counselors in training during an afternoon activity at “Shkola Bulavnykh” in Middlefield, Ohio. Hunter, N.Y. S12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

TRAVEL: Cruising the Caribbean for ‘Panamalanka’

Nadia Nynka Two ships approach the Gatun Locks located on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal.

by Nadia Nynka Canada. Some were new to cruising, others and Mykolayiv). The lead singer, Tricia, was spent a day at sea sailing towards the were returning passengers. During our a Ukrainian American, and two violinists Panama Canal. Days at sea are great for Eighty-eight , or Welcome Aboard Party, Ms. Brozyna pre- were from Kyiv. We invited them to our get- sleeping late, or for getting up early and those who identify with the Ukrainian sented gifts to those who were celebrating togethers and sing-alongs, where they going for a walk on the promenade. Many American community, left Fort Lauderdale, birthdays and to five couples celebrating enthusiastically joined in the singing. curled up with a good book on an open Fla., on January 17 on the Holland America their wedding anniversaries during the While still docked in Aruba, we held our deck, attended interesting lectures on the cruise ship Zuiderdam, and headed for 10 cruise. much-anticipated Malanka at Sea. building of the Panama Canal, got in some days of relaxation and exploration in the Our second stop was Aruba. Most of us Members of our group dressed in their best shipboard shopping or sunbathing, took Caribbean on the “Panamalanka” tour orga- hit the beaches, known for their white sand “Vyshyvanky” got together for a night of pleasure in some exceptional entertain- nized by Zenia Brozyna, owner of Zenia’s that doesn’t burn your feet despite the hot song and dance with musical accompani- ment or just hung out and enjoyed each Travel Club LLC. sun. The strong and constant trade winds ment provided by one of our fellow travel- other’s company on the Lido deck. The itinerary included stops in the that blow east to west, causing the famous ers, Walter Syzonenko. Our dancers from Amongst our group’s passengers was Bahamas, Aruba, Curacao, the Panama Divi Divi trees to bend to the west, kept the Ukraine, lead singer and violinists all the Very Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, the pastor Canal and Costa Rica. The first stop was a heat from being unbearable. A dip in the showed up. We were even treated to a short of the Holy Trinity Church in Kerhonkson, private island in the Bahamas, where some crystal clear waters was refreshing, a lei- rendition of the “Kozachok,” performed by N.Y. and St. John the Baptist Church in ventured into the turquoise waters, others surely lunch on the beach under the coco- Kateryna and Volodymyr. It was a memora- Hunter, N.Y. Father Kaszczak celebrated lit- explored the island on foot or minibus, and nut trees was relaxing, and soon it was ble evening. urgy daily, and it was interesting to see that some decided to explore the beach on time to return to the ship. The next day we docked at the Dutch some of the performers from Ukraine horseback. All enjoyed a barbecue lunch on As on many cruise ships, we often island of Curacao, known for its extensive attended his service on Sunday. the beach. encounter personnel from Ukraine. They shopping, small beaches and good diving. On Monday, January 22, our group com- Our first day at sea gave us the opportu- work as room stewards, servers and per- Many in our group toured the old town of memorated Ukraine’s “Day of Unity.” Our nity to explore the ship, but also to meet as formers. This cruise was no exception. We Willemstad, the capital, and admired the group listened to a commentary by one of a group and introduce ourselves. Our discovered that two performers of the beautiful pastel-colored colonial architec- our passengers, Judge Bohdan Futey, who Ukrainian group included people from cruise ship’s dance troupe, Kateryna and ture. across 15 states plus Puerto Rico and Volodymyr, were from Ukraine (Mariupol After saying good-bye to Curacao, we (Continued on page 13)

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Cruising... (Continued from page 12) spoke about the issues facing Ukraine today. Also, the Rev. Kaszczak gave a presentation about the first immigrants to the U.S. and offered a short history of the beginnings of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the U.S. The presentations were so well received that everyone requested another opportu- nity to continue the discussions. Several days later, another session was set up and the discussion continued. Additionally, Luba Keske gave a short update on a project she is working on – a movie about Metropolitan that focuses on his efforts to save Jews during the Nazi occupation of Ukraine. She pointed out the need for Ukrainians to financially support this effort so the true story of the metropolitan’s self- less and perilous work becomes known to Zenia Brozyna the world. Intently listening to a lecture about the inner workings of the banana plantation in Costa Rica. The following day we entered the Panama Canal at 5:30 a.m. Hardly anyone was sleeping, and the decks were crowded with people waiting to experience the pas- sage through the locks of the Panama Canal. It took several hours to pass through the locks and onto Gatun Lake. Once the ship docked, we disembarked for a tour of the Agua Clara locks, which were built in 2016, parallel to the original locks that opened in 1914, to accommodate much bigger transport and cruise ships. After stopping for a savory lunch of local delicacies, we experienced an enchanting journey deep into the dense jungles of Panama’s Chagres River, which provided an opportunity to see Howler monkeys, igua- nas, baby crocodiles, several sloths and var- ious species of birds. This excursion also

Zenia Brozyna Judge Bohdan Futey speaks to group members during a commemoration of Ukraine’s Day of Unity. took us back in time to observe the ancient educated us in the operational techniques Embera Indians, a tribe indigenous to used to export bananas worldwide. Panama, whose dances and music have On the last evening on board, Ms. hardly changed since Christopher Brozyna arranged for a memorable fare- Columbus arrived in the 1500s. The villag- well party. It seemed the cruise had just ers explained their traditions and treated started, and already it was over. The cruise us to some local entertainment. gave many in our group the opportunity to Overnight we sailed to Costa Rica, dock- meet new friends, or to reconnect with ing in Puerto Limon. A tour of a banana those they have not seen in a while. Above plantation introduced us to the banana all, everyone enjoyed the camaraderie of world in a very realistic way. The Standard fellow Ukrainians who, regardless of where Fruit Company, which we visited, is recog- they live across the North American conti- nized throughout the world for its leader- nent, share a common core and love for Zenia Brozyna ship in the production of environmentally their Ukrainian heritage. We’re waiting for Olena Boyko engages curious Embera tribe children during our visit to their village. and socially sound production systems and the next voyage!

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Find a variety of attractions and events at Tryzubivka

by Eugene A. Luciw HORSHAM, Pa. – Tryzubivka’s festival grounds, sports pub, banquet hall and 42 beautiful acres of parks, streams, picnic groves, sports fields and other recreational facilities beckon to be a part of your Ukrainian summer. You can become a club member for only $25 annually ($35 for a family membership). Enjoy a cascade of heri- tage, cultural, fraternal and sporting events throughout the spring, summer and early fall. Tryzubivka’s banquet hall, meeting rooms, catering service and festival grounds are also available to members for rental at a reasonable price. Featured events The most popular community event of the summer at the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub is the Ukrainian Independence Day Festival, outdoor summer concert and “zabava” (dance) scheduled for Sunday, August Christine Syzonenko 26, commencing at noon. Over 3,000 now attend this cele- bration of liberty and unity. Iskra and Voloshky dancers in “.” To celebrate the 27th anniversary of Ukraine’s indepen- October 6. This celebration is part of the immensely popu- dence, the artists (dance troupes, musicians, singers and lar Columbus Cup girls’ youth soccer weekend tournament ensembles that have performed in previous years) are cre- held October 5-7. There will be great food, live music, ating a fresh, dynamic and integrated collaborative pro- social dancing and refreshments. Significant proceeds from gram. Honored Artist of Ukraine, singer-songwriter Iryna the tournament will support the Fox Chase Research Lonchyna will appear in an encore performance, while Center for Breast Cancer. singers Yuliya Stupen and Vika Slobodian will lead a con- tingent of local Philadelphia talent in an inaugural perfor- Tryzub sports mance. A dance to the tunes of the Vox Ethnika Orchestra An LED lighted, full-sized artificial turf soccer-football will follow the stage show. Arts and crafts vendors, chil- field, built to NCAA specifications, accents the high quality dren’s recreation and Ukrainian foods, picnic fare, desserts of Tryzub’s soccer program, even as Tryzub’s prestige and and refreshments will be abundant. presence in the sports world of the Delaware Valley and On Saturday night, May 26, Tryzub members as well as beyond continues to grow. Notably, the Philadelphia all guests and families participating in the Memorial Ukrainian Nationals boys’ 14s through 19s teams continue Weekend youth soccer tournament are invited to attend an to compete in the Elite Development Program (EDP) of the outdoor family-oriented parents’ appreciation picnic under National Premier League Division. the stars. There is no admission fee; an array of live music by Several of Tryzub’s boys’ and girls’ teams won the state popular local bands, social dancing, food, refreshments and championship last season, while two of them went on to win fraternity will be featured. There will also be a commemora- the Region One championship and proceeded to the final tion ceremony for fallen heroes, as the tournament supports four for the national championship. Tryzub’s women’s the Travis Manion Foundation, an organization dedicated to Major’s team was again crowned champion, while two men’s assisting heroes and their families and to challenging youths Major’s Teams continue to compete at a very high caliber. to volunteer and to perform works of charity. Tryzub invites all Ukrainian soccer players to join one of On Sunday, June 17, beginning at 1 p.m., Tryzub will its now over 50 youth and junior soccer teams in all age hold its popular Father’s Day Fest (admission and parking brackets, boys and girls, its adult male and female Majors are free), a family-oriented picnic event that features the Division soccer teams, or one of its over-30 and over-40 Philadelphia area’s Voloshky School of Ukrainian Dance, squads. Pick-up games are also in abundance throughout the accordionist Walt Syzonenko, singer Maksim season. Shcherbatyuk, and other excellent younger singers, danc- Tryzub continues to retain the services of Omid Namazi, ers and musicians. A zabava to the unique and versatile Singer-songwriter Iryna Lonchyna. current U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team coach, and a former music of Mr. Syzonenko follows. professional and world cup player. Throughout July and Over that entire Father’s Day weekend, Tryzub will host On Saturday, September 22, Tryzub members and the August, Coach Namazi and his staff of professional coaches the U.S. Adult Soccer Association’s Region I U.S. Open and entire Ukrainian Nationals Tryzub community can share in and counselors will also be offering a number of camps at Amateur Cup National Championship games. With the U.S. a family fun day picnic. No admission is charged, and Tryzubivka. Check the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals’ divided into four regions, these are effectively the quarter- Tryzub members can enjoy free food, refreshments, kids’ website for additional information about these specialty final games for the American championships in the men’s, fun, music, and dancing. camps: http://www.ukrainiannationals.com/. (Please note women’s, men’s over-30 and men’s under-23 categories. At In the early fall, the Ukrainian community is invited to that Tryzub also offers a Soccer Academy during the fall least two of the men’s finals games will be held on Sunday attend a Fallfest (free admission to Tryzub members and and spring that is staffed by Coach Namazi and a crew of afternoon. tournament guests and families) on Saturday night, certified coaches.) Soccer families and other fans can enjoy games at Tryzubivka throughout the weekends of the season. The Majors Division games are particularly popular on a Sunday afternoon, at 2 p.m. The soccer season opener games on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, like the Ukrainian Nationals Family Day Picnic on Saturday, September 22, are particularly good days to enjoy great soccer. Other athletes can join Tryzub’s golf team or its archery team, which regularly compete in league play at the Bucks County Fish and Game Association and the Limekiln Golf Club, respectively. The archery team also competes in nationally and internationally sanctioned indoor and out- door tournaments and in recreational outings such as 3-D archery and archery golf. Tryzub offers all golfers in the Ukrainian community a fun-filled reasonably priced golf outing and banquet on Saturday, June 9. The entry fee includes greens fees, a cart, food, refreshments, and valuable door prizes and gifts. Trophies are awarded as well. Readers can learn more about beautiful Tryzubivka and the opportunities it offers the community at www.tryzub. org and at www.ukrainiannationals.com. The club is located at Lower State and County Line roads in Horsham, Montgomery County, Pa. (the northern suburbs of Innesa Tymochko-Dekajlo joins Voloshky and Iskra dancers in “Lark.” Philadelphia). No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S15 S16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

Mark Raczkiewycz A memorial to the first responding rescue workers, consisting mostly of firefighters, who rushed to the fourth reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant when it acci- Mark Raczkiewycz dentally exploded and erupted in a fire on April 26, 1986. Over 650,000 workers, Mark Raczkiewycz The metal and stone Star Wormwood known as liquidators, worked for seven months to extinguish the flames while work- A radiation dosimeter detector is seen on memorial to the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear ing on a temporary cement covering for the radioactive structure commonly referred April 20 at the entrance to the cafeteria disaster in the eponymous city. to as a sarcophagus. of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The completely abandoned town of Thus, some animals show little fear of “The study results support what many Absent... Prypiat nine kilometers away offers a humans and come within close proximity to scientists have long suspected, that the glimpse of how hastily it was evacuated. people. impact of radiation on wildlife within the (Continued from page 1) Toys and furniture are scattered in vacant The Ukrainian Weekly’s correspondent exclusion zone is much less than the impact ated, roughly half of whom lived in the city apartments amid debris and overgrowth saw a fox grooming itself along a canal at of humans,” Mr. Wood told the New of Prypiat, which was built simultaneously that partially conceal an amusement park the Chornobyl power plant and a beaver Scientist. with the Chornobyl plant to house workers that was mostly frequented on weekends. building a lodge in a nearby drainage But to see the animals in their natural in the area. Walking on foot through Chornobyl, visi- waterway during a visit on April 20. Wolves habitat, plan for at least three days and An area encompassing the land within a tors see three memorials to the disaster. It have been spotted exploring Prypiat, and arrange for a tracker to accompany you radius of 19 miles from the nuclear plant seems that, with each Chornobyl anniversa- visitors know to bring salami sandwiches to through the State Agency on Exclusion Zone was designated in 1986 as the Chornobyl ry, the area gets a new memorial. The feed the foxes. Management – the starting point for gaining Exclusion Zone. Today the zone covers town’s Desyatka Hotel has rooms ranging All told, more than 400 types of fauna access to the restricted zone. Follow the about 1,000 square miles, more than two- from 700 to 1,000 hrv per night for travel- thrive in the area, according to Mr. instructions on the English-language ver- thirds of which is now a wildlife reserve – ers seeking to spend more than one day in Vishnevskiy, the nature reserve’s head of sion of dazv.gov.ua after clicking on the currently Ukraine’s largest. the area. The town of , located research. Seventeen animals listed on “Exclusion Zone Visiting Procedure” sec- “Nuclear” or “extreme” tourists have only 33 kilometers to the east, offers more Ukraine’s endangered species list have been tion. (For accommodations, there’s the now made the site a popular destination, hotels and restaurants. spotted thus far. These include, badgers, Hotel Desyatka in Chornobyl: https://www. with over 60,000 having visited last year, Outside the town are gigantic antennae lynx, river otters, black storks, American rektan1.com/hotel-cee5.) Anton Taranenko, the chief of Kyiv’s tour- for an intercontinental missile radar known mink, eagle owls and white-tailed eagles. If you’re planning a trip alone, take the ism department, told journalists in April. as the Chornobyl-2 secret USSR military Some 60 wild Przewalski’s horses, intro- P02 highway north from Kyiv. After cross- He expects more to make the 82-mile drive installation, along with its abandoned mili- duced in 1998, roam the area. Up to seven ing the Teteriv River, take the second exit at north from Kyiv this year. tary settlement. wolf families have been counted and wild the roundabout heading towards Ovruch. The internationally known rock band Dosimeters that measure radiation lev- boar, moose, brown bears, European bison, At the second roundabout take the second Pink Floyd shot a music video in the ghost els can be rented for $3 to $10 per day from deer and roebuck also live here. exit toward the check point – one town of Prypiat for its “Marooned” song budprokat.com or chernobyl-tour.com. Since they’re part of what Mr. of 12 in the area depending how you leave that was released in 2014. The YouTube Still, the most hazardous spots are in the Vishnevskiy calls “umbrella species,” this or enter it. version has more than 20 million views. 296-square-mile radioactive waste zone, indicates that the ecosystem in the exclu- Or use chernobyl-tour.com/english/ to Gamers also know of Prypiat and which comprises over 12 percent of the sion zone is healthy. book a tour (prices start at $89). Be as specif- Chornobyl from S.T.A.L.K.E.R, a worldwide total exclusion area. Over the last 30 years, radiation seems to ic as possible when arranging the trip to get have had little effect on wildlife. Mr. the most of what you want. If nature-watch- renowned computer game developed by Nature abounds Ukrainians. Vishnevskiy said that “aberrations” or signs ing is preferred, Mr. Vishnevskiy or one of his The areas tourists are allowed to visit are Often overlooked, yet cherished by of mutations are negligible. “Perhaps one in subordinates probably will be your guide. considered safe. The average daily radiation nature lovers and researchers, is the abun- 10,000 cases I might see a wolf with a face dose is negligible. It’s usually the equivalent dant wildlife in the area. The nature that’s not symmetric,” he said. RECOMMENDED READING: of a one-hour airplane flight, or 160 times reserve, created by presidential decree on “Mike Wood of the University of Salford, https://news.nationalgeographic. smaller than an X-ray chest exam. April 26, 2016, is now Ukraine’s biggest. U.K., whose ongoing wildlife camera study com/2016/04/060418-chernobyl-wildlife- Depending on the itinerary a traveler Wild animals native to the Polissia in the Chornobyl zone has confirmed the thirty-year-anniversary-science/ chooses, lunch could be had at the plant’s region’s wooded geographical area have return of the brown bear and the European https://thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/ cafeteria in between viewing the 1.4 billion returned and are flourishing without bison, says that although wildlife is thriving, biologist/158-biologist/features/1493- euro new safe confinement at the infamous human encroachment. Because the area is it’s probably too soon for large animals to out-of-the-ashes fourth reactor. The structure, completed in mostly devoid of human presence, the envi- have evolved radiation resistance because https://www.newscientist.com/article/ 2016, has a 100-year life span and was ronment evolved naturally in the absence they breed so slowly,” the New Scientist dn28281-wildlife-is-thriving-around-cher- built by a French-led consortium. of forestry, hunting and agriculture. magazine wrote in October 2015. nobyl-since-the-people-left/

Denis Vishnevskiy/Chornobyl Radioecological Biosphere Reserve A lone wild Przewalski’s horse meanders in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in April. Believed to be the last Denis Vishnevskiy/Chornobyl Radioecological Biosphere Reserve wild horse breed in the world, they were brought to the dazv.gov.ua A red fox capers in February in the snow at the area in 1998 to replenish the breed, with their numbers A lynx – one of 17 animals listed on Ukraine’s endangered Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. swelling to 60 by 2013. species list – is seen in this photo taken on June 26, 2017. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S17 S18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

Delight in nature and culture at the Ukrainian Homestead by Paula Holoviak LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Looking for the perfect summer getaway? A visit to the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, Pa., may be the answer. Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, just 90 minutes north of Philadelphia, the Ukrainian Homestead offers both cultural activities and outdoor recreation facilities. You can relax by the pool, or grab lunch or dinner in our Ukrainian kitch- en. Or you can enjoy shopping, fine dining, historical tours, biking, hiking and whitewater rafting in the nearby town of Jim Thorpe. The summer calendar of events begins with the annual Memorial Weekend picnic on Sunday, May 27. The Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation dance camp runs July 2-6. A finale dance performance is offered on Saturday, July 7, at 7 p.m., followed by a “zabava” (dance) to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

Andrey Syrko The Kalyna Performing Arts Company. New for 2018 is the addition of a chil- dren’s summer camp. This overnight camp runs from July 15 through July 29 and is open to children age 7 through 14. The camp will include Ukrainian music, lan- guage and crafts, as well as field trips, swimming and hiking. The largest event at the Ukrainian Sandra Duda Homestead is the annual Ukrainian Festival. Kazka performs the “Arkan” at the 2017 festival. This year’s festival is Saturday, August 18, and Sunday, August 19, beginning at noon on both days. The Kalyna Performing Arts Company from Toronto will be the featured dance ensemble. Other performers include the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, renowned violinist Innesa Tymochko- Dekajlo and accordionist Walt Syzonenko playing the Saturday evening zabava. For more information on room and facil- ity rentals, as well as a full calendar of events, readers may visit our website at www.ukrhomestead.com or call 610-377- 4621. Limited dates are available for wed- dings, reunions and picnics throughout the 2018 season. The Ukrainian Homestead is owned and operated by the Central Executive Committee of the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine (CEC, ODWU) a 501(c) Christine Syzonenko (3) charitable and cultural organization. Violinist Innesa Tymochko-Dekajlo.

Christine Syzonenko “Hopak” soloist Roman Milan of Kazka at the 2017 festival. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S19 S20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

Register for the Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation folk dance workshop

by Paula Holoviak LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 29th annual Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop, spon- sored by the Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation (UAHF) of the Lower Anthracite Region, will be held at the Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive in Lehighton, Pa., from Monday, July 2, through Friday, July 6. The camp runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes dance instruction, folk singing, sports, crafts and swimming. Beginner instruction is offered to children age 5 and up, and advanced workshop instruction is available for experienced dancers age 11 through adult. The workshop is under the artistic direction of Pennsylvania Master Artist Andrij Dobriansky. Roman Mykyta, former- ly of the Maryland Ballet, will serve as assistant instructor. The camp will conclude with a perfor- mance on Saturday, July 7, at 7 p.m. The per- formance is open to the public free of charge. For more information on the camp, con- tact Paula Holoviak at 570-708-1992 or [email protected], or call Sandra Duda at 610-377-7750. Forms and infor- Sandra Duda mation are also available online at ”www. Assistant instructor Roman Mykyta teaches dancers age 8-11.

kazkaensemble.org. the arts depends upon an annual appropri- The camp is supported by the ation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state Pennsylvania and support from the agency, through its regional arts funding National Endowment for the Arts, a federal partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the agency. PPA is administered in this region Arts (PPA). State government funding for by the Lehigh Valley Arts Council. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S21 S22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

September 1-2 Ukrainian Festival, House of Ukraine, Balboa Park, It’s Festival Time! San Diego, CA www.houseofukraine.org (Continued from page S2) September 7-9 Montreal Ukrainian Festival, Parc de l’Ukraine, August 5-18 Folklorama Multicultural Festival, Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion Montreal http;//ukefestmontreal.org/en/home Winnipeg, MB at Soul Sanctuary, Ukraine/Kyiv Pavilion at Maples Collegiate, www.spiritofukraine.ca or www.kyivpavilion.ca September 8-9 Ukrainian Village Festival, 312-829-5209 or Chicago [email protected] August 16-18 Folkfest, Ukrainian Karpaty Pavilion, Hall D Exhibition, Saskatoon, SK Prairieland Park, www.saskatoonfolkfest.com September 8-9 Baltimore Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael the Archangel Baltimore Ukrainian Catholic Church, 410-967-0501 or August 16-19 St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival, St. Josaphat Ukrainian www.baltimoreukrainianfestival.com Rochester, NY Catholic Church, www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com September 8-9 Ukrainian Village Festival, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha August 18-19 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, Chicago Ukrainian Catholic Church, www.stsvo.org Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com September 9 51st Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival, St. Basil August 19 Ukrainian Day, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Stamford, CT Seminary, http://ct-ukrainian-festival.com Edmonton, AB www.ukrainianvillage.ca September 9 Harvest of the Past Food Festival, Ukrainian Cultural August 25 Ukrainian Day in the Park, Rotary Park, Edmonton, AB Heritage Village, www.ukrainianvillage.ca Saskatoon, SK [email protected] or

www.ukrainiandayinthepark.ca September 9 Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian August 25-26 Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival, Kenmore, NY Catholic Church, 716-834-0826 Lamont, AB Lamont Recreation Center Complex, 780-365-2434 or September 14-16 Washington Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian www.babasandborshch.ca Silver Spring, MD Orthodox Cathedral, 301-384-9192 or August 25-26 Ukrainian Days Festival, Ukrainian Congress Committee www.ukrainefestdc.com Chicago of America – Illinois Division, Chicago Avenue between Western Avenue and Leavitt Street, http://uccaillinois.org September 14-16 Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Toronto www.ukrainianfestival.com August 26 Ukrainian Independence Day Festival, Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center – Tryzub, September 29 Oakville Ukrainian Festival, St. Joseph Ukrainian www.tryzub.org Oakville, ON Catholic Church, www.sjucc.ca No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 S23

Visit the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s “Oselia”

Crowds gather to cheer last-year’s headlining artists of the Nadiya Ye Festival, 2-Rika from Kyiv.

by Andrij Stasiw Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra. This year’s festival will nament, a softball tournament, Dibrova Lounge pub nights, also include the Friday night performance of DJ Stas and his and a variety of weekend performances by Ukrainian folk ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – As another summer approaches, the laser light show, and dances on Saturday and Sunday featur- dance groups, singers and much more. membership of the Ukrainian American Youth Association ing the zabava band Holosni Susidy of New York. For additional information about children’s camps or (UAYA) prepares for a stellar summer of festivals, concerts, The 2018 summer at what is popularly called “Oselia” the Ukrainian American Youth Association, call us at 845- camping, outdoor recreation and outdoor dances in will also include many activities for our youth, a golf tour- 647-7230 or visit cym.org/us-ellenville. Ellenville, N.Y. Adrian Dlaboha, newly elected president of the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s national board, states, “In our eighth season of the Nadiya Ye Festival, I am excited for this tradition that has earned international rec- ognition by artists throughout North America and Ukraine. We are very excited to welcome to the Nadiya Ye Festival the Ukrainian punk rock group Flit, a group that has wowed audiences in Ukraine since 2001. For the past eight years, these concerts have inspired our youth attending our camps to listen to and follow music in Ukraine. This aligns with our educational efforts to inspire our youth to speak, read, and write in Ukrainian.” The 2018 Nadiya Ye Festival is scheduled for the weekend of June 29 through July 1. The main concert is scheduled for Saturday, June 30, at 8:30 p.m. Before Flit of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, takes the stage at 9:30 p.m., audiences will be treat- ed to a grand concert featuring the Iskra Dance Ensemble from Whippany, N.J., and superstar soloists Yulia Vusyk and Christina Yavdoshnyak, a member of the Ukrainian American Youth Association branch in Yonkers, N.Y., who Flit of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, will headline the 2018 festival at the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s won the 2016 Yonkers Idol and has performed with the grounds in Ellenville, N.Y.

ПЛЕМ’Я ПЛАСТУНОК „ПЕРШІ СТЕЖІ“ ВЛАШТОВУЄ „ДЕННИЙ ТАБІР ПТАШАТ ПРИ ПЛАСТІ“ для дітей від 4 до 6 років, які володіють (розуміють і розмовляють) українською мовою

 Дитина мусить мати закінчених 4 роки життя до 31 серпня 2018 р. Винятків немає.  Дитина мусить мати усі приписані щеплення. КАРТА ЗГОЛОШЕННЯ НА ТАБІР ПТАШАТ-2018  Дитина, яка склала Заяву Вступу до новацтва, не може брати участи в таборaх для Пташат. Ім’я і прізвище дитини ...... Табір відбудеться на Союзівці у двох групах: по-українськи і по-англійськи  від неділі 24 червня до суботи 30 червня 2018 р. Дата народження ......  від неділі 1 липня до суботи 7 липня 2018 р. Адреса ...... У справі кімнат просимо порозуміватися прямо з Адміністрацією Союзівки: Телефон ...... E-mail ...... SOYUZIVKA, P. O. Box 529, 216 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Просимо залучити посвідку дати народження дитини, яку вперше вписуєтe на табір (845) 626-5641; www. Soyuzivka.com; Fax: 845-626-4638 ☐ від 24 до 30 червня 2018 р. ☐ від 1 до 7 липня 2018 р.  Tаборова оплата: $150.00 ($20.00 незворотні); оплата за два тижні 290.00 дол. Розмір таборової сорочинки дитини: ☐ 6-8, ☐10-12, ☐14-16.  Зголошення і таборову оплату (чек виписаний на Plast – Pershi Stezhi) надсилати до: ☐ Залучую чек на суму $...... ☐ Резервую кімнату на Союзівці Mrs. Oresta Fedyniak, 2626 W. Walton Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 ...... Tel.: 773 486-0394 (від 8:00 до 10:00 ранку) ім’я і прізвище матері (подати дівоче прізвище) Завваги ......  Реченець зголошень: 30 травня 2018 р......  Після реченця не приймаємо зголошень......  Лікарську посвідку НЕ пересилати з анкетою зголошення...... Підпис батька або матері Просимо передати при реєстрації. S24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 No. 19

August 2-3 Ukrainian Youth Games, Ukrainian Sports Federation of Kerhonkson, the U.S.A. and Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center and USCAK Sports Calendar Ellenville, NY the Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, www.uscak.org or www.soyuzivka.com May 26 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Hamilton, ON Willow Valley Golf Course, www.willowalleygolf.com or August 23 Beach soccer tournament, Ukrainian Sports Federation 905-679-2703 Wildwood Crest, NJ of the U.S.A. and Canada, beach in front of Pan American Hotel, www.uscak.org May 26-27 Great Lakes Cup, Ukrainian Sports Federation of the Buffalo, NY U.S.A. and Canada, locations to be announced, August 24 Beach volleyball tournament, Ukrainian Sports [email protected] or 716-830-4567 Wildwood Crest, NJ Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, beach in front of June 9 Annual Tryzub Golf Outing, Limekiln Golf Club, Pan American Hotel, www.uscak.org Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center – Tryzub, www.tryzub.org or 215-643-0643 September 1 Swimming Championships, Ukrainian Sports Federation Kerhonkson, NY of the U.S.A. and Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, June 15-17 U.S. Open Cup Soccer Championship, Ukrainian www.uscak.org or www.soyuzivka.com Horsham, PA American Sports Center – Tryzub, www.tryzub.org September 1-3 Tennis tournament, Ukrainian Sports Federation of the June 30 USCAK Tennis Tournament, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Kerhonkson, NY U.S.A. and Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, through July 1 www.soyuzivka.com or www.uscak.org www.uscak.org or www.soyuzivka.com Kerhonkson, NY

July 7 Golf tournament, “Legends on Niagara” at Ussher’s September 22 Annual General Meeting and golf season finale Niagara Falls, ON Creek Course, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Caledon, ON championship, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, 905-295-9595 or www.niagraraparksgolf.com/legends Osprey Valley Resorts Golf Club: The Toot Course, -on- the-niagara/usshers-creek www.ospreyvalley.ca or 519-927-9034

Other repositories do not have enough vide access to potential researchers, as well archives as institutions and as documenta- Confer about... resources to professionally manage their as to preserve these records for the future. ry records. materials, which are presented in a variety The goals of the conference are: The keynote speaker at the conference (Continued from page 8) of different media: text (both published and will be Myron Momryk, a retired archivist The problem of preserving Ukrainian unpublished materials), photographs, archival records, their scope and extent, from Library and Archives Canada who archival collections has grown in recent audio, video. Researchers frequently over- and• howto understand they can be who accessed; has what type of worked in the Multicultural Archives years. Although there are numerous look these collections, because they are Program for 25 years. Prior to that, he was Ukrainian archival collections in various invisible or inaccessible. archival records to each other, and to open the history officer in the Multiculturalism Canadian libraries and archives, often only The national, provincial and local up •a toway introduce to share thoseinformation who are among preserving them; Directorate, Department of the Secretary of those collections housed by large academic archives have become more selective about State (now Heritage Canada). libraries and associated with strong research the archival material they acquire which and sharing of information; Information professionals, practitioners, and teaching programs at Canadian universi- creates further complications. • to develop a network for cooperation community leaders, researchers, and oth- ties, or those housed at governmental There is an urgent need to raise aware- able resources (preservation and conserva- ers in charge of or interested in Ukrainian archives receive due treatment. Their archi- ness of the importance of Ukrainian tion• toassistance, provide an funding understanding sources, ofarchival avail- Canadian archival heritage are invited to val collections have been duly processed, Canadian archival heritage, to help societies as support systems, researcher register for the conference athttp://ukrai- materials catalogued, and access to them is Ukrainian Canadian community archives needs); and nian-archives.artsrn.ualberta.ca/. For more provided for researchers and the public. manage their collections in order to pro- information contact: [email protected].

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