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THEPublished U by theKRAINIAN Ukrainian National Association, Inc., celebrating W its 125th anniversaryEEKLY Vol. LXXXVII No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 $2.00 Celebratory concert marks Ukrainian National Association’s 125th anniversary

Christine Syzonenko The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers in their “Classic Hopak,” the finale to the Ukrainian National Association’s 125th anniversary concert.

by Roma Hadzewycz Tickets to the concert – which featured the Ukrainian A special prayer was offered at the beginning of the program Shumka Dancers, singer Khrystyna Soloviy, violinist Vasyl by Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian MORRISTOWN, N.J. – The Ukrainian National Popadiuk and the Women’s Bandura Ensemble of North Catholic Church, and words of welcome were addressed to the Association celebrated its 125th anniversary in grand style America – were sold out. The venue was the state-of-the audience by UNA President/CEO Stefan Kaczaraj. The master on Saturday, November 2, presenting a gala concert for the art Dolan Performance Hall on the campus of the College of of ceremonies for the jubilee event was Roman Hirniak. Ukrainian community that included top performers from St. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J., not far from the UNA’s Canada, Ukraine and the . Home Office in Parsippany. (Continued on page 11)

UWC launches awareness Zelenskyy team, focusing on the east, campaign in Germany promotes investment and seeks peace UWC by Bohdan Nahaylo country’s democratically elected leadership and its com- mander-in-chief. Opponents of Mr. Zelenskyy countered TORONTO – The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) – During the last two weeks in Ukraine, worrying that he had shown contempt towards proven defenders of together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Germany and headline-making developments connected with the disen- Ukraine. Within a few days, with both sides having appar- the Ukrainian community in Germany is launching a gagement of military forces in the were overtaken ently exhausted the issue politically, the withdrawal of series of initiatives designed to help raise awareness of by others focused on the wartorn southeast of the country Ukrainian forces in Zolote proceeded according to plan. But the Holodomor among German elected officials, aca- and economic and security prospects. They saw, among problems elsewhere along the control line have persisted. demics and civil society. The goal of the Holodomor other events, a major public relations and promotional exer- Investment forum in Awareness Campaign is to have the German cise by the Ukrainian government in Mariupol designed to Bundestag recognize the Holodomor as an act of geno- build confidence in Ukraine and attract foreign investors On October 29 most of the attention shifted to Mariupol, cide against the Ukrainian people. and donors, and the visit to the country by NATO’s secre- where the Ukrainian government hosted the “THINK. Earlier this year, with the overwhelming support of tary general and a delegation of alliance members. Invest in Ukraine Forum.” It was addressed by President the , a petition calling for recogni- Initially, a new scandal broke out involving a video- Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk and tion of the Holodomor by Germany obtained the filmed altercation on October 26 between President attracted a host of high-level representatives from the busi- required 50,000 signatures and was subsequently Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a representative of Ukrainian ness world and Ukraine’s partners. Mr. Zelenskyy depicted tabled for review and further recommendations by irregulars on the Donbas frontline in Zolote who are it as the beginning of a new investment stage in the history the Bundestag Petitions Committee. The Petitions opposed to the disengagement of forces that has been of the Ukrainian state. Committee met on October 21 and, following a hear- agreed to within the Minsk peace-making process. There He announced the presentation of an “investment ing on the issue, concluded that it requires further was a blunt exchange between the two, with the Ukrainian menu” – a series of landmark projects. “The state will pro- study. leader using very direct language while attempting to put vide their full support at the level of the president and the The Holodomor Awareness Campaign is being coor- his equally forthright interlocutor in his place. prime minister, protect against corruption and provide PR dinated by the UWC and brings together key Ukrainian The president and his representatives stressed that at the state level,” Mr. Zelenskyy said. “My goal is to make stakeholders including the ambassador of Ukraine to armed volunteers, however patriotic their intentions, Ukraine appear in the world textbooks alongside the cases should not be interfering with the delicate work of the (Continued on page 13) armed forces and should also show proper respect for the (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45

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Th e Kremlin tries to exorcise Kyiv to boost defense spending torial integrity.” For this reason, Britain is “extending our training mission to Ukraine Ukraine plans to increase annual spend- for another three years – so we may train the memory of the Berlin Wall ing on defense and security next year by 16 thousands more Ukrainian personnel and percent to more than $9 billion even as Kyiv continue to make a difference.” Britain’s by Pavel K. Baev service (Stasi) was also supposed to be gradually moves toward securing talks to supremely efficient in exterminating all dis- and mostly train their Eurasia Daily Monitor end the conflict in the eastern part of the Ukrainian counterparts. (RFE/RL) content yet still failed to prevent the politi- country. Prime Minister Oleksiy The massive spontaneous eruption of cal meltdown three decades ago Honcharuk’s Cabinet on November 5 Linkevicius: ‘obstacle’ to peace street protests in East Germany 30 years (Nezavisimaya Gazeta, October 28). The unveiled a $44 billion 2020 spending plan Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Linas ago culminated in the breach of the omi- Communist-era Stasi was also far less cor- that it will send to Parliament for approval. Linkevicius says Russia represents the big- nous Berlin Wall, and that breakthrough rupt than Mr. Putin’s marauding security About 5.5 percent of economic output will gest obstacle to the peace process in determined the end of the Soviet system services (siloviki), which sometimes go toward defense and security – nearly Ukraine, as it misleadingly represents itself and collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist expose vast fraud among competitors in three times higher than NATO’s recom- as a “neutral party” in the conflict. “Perhaps Republics (USSR) two years later. Today, order to secure their own rackets mended spending target of 2 percent of the greatest obstacle in this [Ukrainian the Russian leadership is keen to celebrate (Kommersant-FM, November 2). This gross domestic product. The Defense peace] process is that Russia is positioning occasions that fit a new “patriotic” histori- unconstrained predation sharply aggra- Ministry specifically is earmarked $4.8 bil- itself as a neutral party while it is an active cal narrative – and the fall of the Berlin Wall vates public grievances regarding shrinking lion and the Interior Ministry $3.4 billion. participant of the conflict, although officially conspicuously does not fit. incomes and the decaying health-care sys- The budget foresees an exchange rate of 27 Thus, Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei tem. Selective repressions only produce they are not being treated as such,” Mr. hrv to the U.S. dollar. Ukraine has one of the Linkevicius said on November 5 in an inter- Lavrov instead traveled to Kirkenes, in sparks that could kindle this smoldering European continent’s most formidable northern Norway, to mark the anniversary outrage ( Echo, November 1). view in Prague with Current Time TV, the standing armies, which is battle hardened Russian-language network run by RFE/RL of the Arctic town’s liberation by the Soviet Taking a stand against Mr. Putin’s regime after more than five years of fighting against and to warn Oslo against relying today takes no less courage than the leg- in cooperation with VOA. Mr. Linkevicius Russia-backed separatists in the eastern- said Moscow tells separatists in Ukraine that on North Atlantic Treaty Organization endary Soviet-era dissidents had to possess most regions of Luhansk and Donetsk. The (NATO) allies for its defense – underscoring during the Cold War: any word of criticism “you need to reach agreement, and we will conflict has killed more than 13,000 people. help, while exactly the opposite is happen- the current large-scale deployment of can trigger a vicious campaign of vilifica- Kyiv’s proposed defense spending hike Russian in the North Atlantic tion by an eager crowd of pro-Kremlin ing on the ground.” Moscow has repeatedly comes after Ukraine withdrew forces from denied that it has provided weapons, train- (Nezavisimaya Gazeta, October 30). “patriots” (Moskovsky Komsomolets, two settlements in the Luhansk region as a Meanwhile, Sergei Naryshkin, the direc- October 30). One inspiring example for the ing, and personnel to support the separat- condition that was set with Russia to recon- ists. However, independent observers, jour- tor of the Russian Foreign Intelligence present-day rebels was Vladimir Bukovsky, vene four-way peace talks that would Service (SVR), published a rare article on who died October 27 at the age of 76 nalists and official monitors have gathered a include Germany and France. Ukrainian and substantial body of evidence to the contrary. the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the (Svoboda.org, October 28). Boris Nemtsov, Moscow-backed militants are supposed to liberation of Belgrade and expressed regret a charismatic leader of the anti-Putin oppo- NATO and member pull back troops and hardware from a third Lithuania, which has an ethnic Ukrainian that, in 1999, Russia was not strong enough sition who was assassinated on February settlement in the Donetsk region as part of population of some 44,000 people, has to protect Serbia against NATO’s bombing 27, 2015, admired Bukovsky as the “con- the conditions. (RFE/RL) expressed strong support for Ukraine in its campaign (Grani.ru, October 23). science of our resistance” (Nemtsov Most, battle against Russia and has sent military In contrast, there was no space in the October 31). The Putinist system has Britain extends training mission equipment to back Kyiv’s efforts in the war. official discourse to reflect on the spectacu- nobody who could possibly command Britain’s Defense Ministry announced on Four-party talks – with Ukraine, Russia, lar wave of revolutions that liberated equivalent moral authority, so the Kremlin November 4 that it is extending its training France, and Germany, and known as the Eastern Europe in the autumn of 1989. has been trying to lionize the late Yevgeny mission of Ukrainian servicemen to March Mikhail Gorbachev, then the president of Normandy format – have sought to end the Primakov (Carnegie.ru, October 30). What 2023. Called Operational Orbital, Britain conflict in eastern Ukraine. “These the USSR, found it impossible to order the earned Primakov a newly erected monu- established the training mission after half-a-million-strong grouping of Soviet forc- Normandy [format] talks and a search for a ment in Moscow was his “shrewd political Russia sent masked troops with no military compromise are on everyone’s lips. I under- es in East Germany to suppress the uprising; instinct” – he meekly stepped down as insignia to take over Ukraine’s Crimean stand that it is very difficult to do all that, but and that indecision earned him a prominent prime minister in 1999, thus allowing Mr. Peninsula in early 2014. Thus far, more I felt current [Ukrainian] President place in the history books (Novaya Gazeta, Putin to begin his then-preposterous claim than 17,500 members of the Ukrainian [Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s] sincere intention November 1). A mid-level KGB operative for leadership (Newsru.com, October 31). armed forces have been trained since the to resolve this issue. It is hard to say, though, named was astonished, at Primakov was the topmost Soviet and operation started in 2015. Following his how successful he will be,” Mr. Linkevicius the time, by the exhilarated crowds around Russian expert on the Middle East and a visit to the Donbas conflict frontline in said. (RFE/RL) his Dresden office and would never forgive good friend to many regional dictators, and September, British Defense Secretary Ben Mr. Gorbachev that capitulation (Ezhed- his tradition remains very much alive in Mr. Wallace said: “My recent visit to the Donbas HRW: Conscription in violates law nevny Zhurnal, November 1). Putin’s cultivation of personal ties with the region made clear not only the costs inflict- Human Rights Watch (HRW) says By a whim of fate, Mr. Putin’s until-that- likes of Egyptian President Adbel Fattah el- ed by Russian-backed separatists, but also Russian authorities are continuing to con- point-undistinguished career took a series Sisi or in Russian support for Libyan “field the resolve the Ukrainian Armed Forces of miraculous turns, eventually landing him marshal”/warlord Khalifa Haftar (RBC, have demonstrated in defending their terri- (Continued on page 14) in the Kremlin; but the shock of witnessing October 29). The mainstream Russian an entirely unpredictable explosion of pub- media completely avoids the new waves of lic anger against perfect Socialist “order” public protests in Lebanon, Egypt and Iraq, never quite faded from his psyche, despite but it carries plenty of opinions about FOUNDED 1933 his explicit shows of confidence in perform- Russia’s further strengthening influence in THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY ing his now-so-familiar presidential role the Middle East thanks to the recent deal (Rosbalt, November 1). Mr. Putin is deter- with Turkey on a ceasefire and joint patrols An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., mined not to repeat Mr. Gorbachev’s “mis- in northeastern Syria (TASS, October 21). a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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Interview James Brooke, editor-in-chief of Ukraine Business News James Brooke, an American journalist, is Mariupol. You can now drive it in two and a that was inaugurated. They’re going to have companies, so that was good. But it was one of the best-known and authoritative half hours. It was built by Turkish and a new daily train service from Kyiv. The mostly the alphabet soup of the EBRD, expat figures in Kyiv. He is editor-in-chief of Ukrainian contractors. That made it a lot French are investing heavily in rebuilding World bank, IFC [International Finance Ukraine Business News, a free English- easier to get there. Also, Zaporizhzhia is sewage and water. The EBRD [European Corporation], etc., but they were announc- language news site based in Kyiv (www.ubn. ready to inaugurate their $30 million new Bank for Reconstruction and Development] ing concrete investments. news). He is a former Russia/former Soviet airport terminal next month. When we got has brought in new tramways. For the port, So what were the takeaways? Let’s say Union bureau chief for Voice of America, to Mariupol, it was a lot of people under one China’s COFCO announced a $50 million from a non-financiers point of view. based in Moscow, and a former Moscow roof – very useful for us as journalists. The investment in expanding grain handling. bureau chief for Bloomberg. Before that, Mr. president, the prime minister and half the Now the are playing games The takeaways were positive in that this Brooke reported for 24 years for The New Cabinet. It was wonderful exposure to bring again, slowing up ships going in and out of is an interesting city. Actually, because of York Times, largely overseas in countries all these opinion makers and financial lead- Mariupol. The delays have doubled to two- the refugees coming from Donetsk, such as Japan, South Korea, Ivory Coast and ers out of Kyiv and down to Mariupol, which three days. It’s very arbitrary, and obviously Mariupol now has a growing population Brazil. He was interviewed by Bohdan essentially is a frontline city. And they came adds costs. That said, port cargo is up 3 per- city, now over 500,000. It is Ukraine’s larg- Nahaylo for The Ukrainian Weekly on bearing baskets of goodies. cent this year so it isn’t a total disaster. est port on the Azov. The IFIs are the pio- What was missing were the private com- neers doing infrastructure. What they real- October 4 in Kyiv. So, it wasn’t just a PR exercise? panies. The mayor of Mariupol went to the ly need is an airport. And for obvious rea- What were your impressions on the No, no, no – there were real events, real French business school INSEAD and speaks sons, they don’t want to fly to Mariupol Think Invest forum? investments announced. Now mostly with French, so he played that card very adroitly. because it’s only 30 kilometers west of the It was great! We started with this brand- the IFIs, international financial institutions. The new French ambassador came with 20 new highway linking Zaporizhzhia airport to To start with you have the new highway French companies – real live private sector (Continued on page 13)

At a joint press conference, President Zelenskyy team... Zelenskyy said “Ukraine is ready to boost the pace of preparations for joining NATO.” (Continued from page 1) NATO’s secretary general reaffirmed of Japan, South Korea and Singapore,” he that the alliance will continue to stand by emphasized. Ukraine and urged its leadership to carry The president pointed out that Ukraine out all the necessary reforms expected of was becoming a stable and predictable an aspiring candidate for membership. market with significant business opportu- A few days later, Kyiv also re-empha- nities. He stressed that it has favorable cli- sized that Ukraine seeks to join the matic conditions, a favorable geographical European Union. On November 5, while location inexhaustible agricultural and addressing a ministerial conference in industrial potential, and that Stockholm making the 10th anniversary of are hard-working and talented. “All this is the EU’s Eastern Partnership initiative, our answer to the question: Why should Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vadym you invest in Ukraine?” he said. Prystaiko said that Ukraine would like to President Zelenskyy called on interna- deepen differentiation and sectoral integra- tional partners to invest in development of tion. For this purpose, it is interested in towns and villages. The funds will be spent revising and modernizing its Association Presidential Office of Ukraine on new schools and hospitals. “Our idea is Agreement with the EU and the terms of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and participants of the “THINK. Invest in Ukraine the Deep and Comprehensive Trade to start the development from Mariupol. Forum” in Mariupol. That is why the investment forum is taking Agreement. place here, in eastern Ukraine. A city once ern Ukraine, to boost the economy and cre- of “cautious optimism” among the business Meanwhile, on October 28, the EU, liberated can become truly European,” he ate jobs.” community and Ukraine’s partners. Russia and Ukraine concluded the fourth underscored. Jim Brooke, the editor of Ukraine This mood was also demonstrated by round of trilateral talks at the political level Before the event, the president partici- Business News, reported on October 31: two other developments, both related to on the long-term transit of Russian gas via pated in the opening of a vastly improved “The Mariupol investment forum was a fes- the energy sector. On November 2, a huge Ukraine to Europe as of next year without road link to the southeastern city that was tival of IFIs – the international financial new solar power station began operating in reaching an agreement. accomplished in record time. Andy Hunder, institutions. The alphabet soup featured Katerynivka, in the region. The The situation was further complicated the president of the American Chamber of EBRD, EIB, IFC and World Bank. The main 440-megawatt station named Pokrovska on October 30 when granted Commerce in Ukraine, told The Ukrainian exception was a delegation of 20 French gas was built by DTEK, which is owned by Russia’s state-controlled energy company, Weekly: “The brand-new Zaporizhzhia to companies, drawn partly by the people oligarch Rinat Akhmetov, and is the second Gazprom, permission to build a controver- Mariupol 225-kilometer-long road is the skills of Mariupol’s 42-year-old francophone largest in Europe. sial gas export pipeline through Danish smoothest stretch of pothole-free tarmac mayor, Vadym Boichenko, an INSEAD [the Also this week, a major exposition for waters. That removed the last major regu- that I have seen in Ukraine. Not a Potemkin- French-based European Institute of investors in Kyiv focusing on all aspects of latory hurdle for Gazprom to complete its road, but a benchmark standard for the Business Administration] graduate. As pio- the energy sphere attracted more than 100 1,230-kilometer Nord Stream 2 pipeline future construction of the new highways in neers, the IFIs are financing the infrastruc- companies, mostly from East Asia and along the Baltic Sea floor from Russia to Ukraine.” ture – notably roads and railroads – to open Europe, including 19 from Taiwan and 12 Germany that will circumvent Ukraine and Both Prime Minister Honcharuk and the area to foreign investment.” from Korea. hurt its economy. Alluding to Mariupol’s proximity to the And finally, the completion of the disen- President Zelenskyy acknowledged that, in Security issues and NATO view of the challenges that face the country front line in the Donbas and concern about gagement of military forces on the control and to make up for lost time, they were try- the safety of doing business in the war- Not surprisingly, the issue of security line, which has been set as precondition for ing to effect changes as quickly as possible, affected region, Mr. Brooke also noted that, was a recurring theme at the Mariupol a new summit of the Normandy Four lead- in a “turbo regime.” They recognized that “While a peace accord seems far away with forum. According to Mr. Hunder, “Zelenskyy ers, has run into a further snag – the latest this meant that mistakes might be made, Russia-armed separatists, it is worth in Mariupol spoke passionately about end- problem being the failure to achieve a cease- but said they could be rectified afterwards; remembering South Korea has boomed for ing the war and bringing peace to the fire in Petrivske. The Zelenskyy administra- and they pleaded for understanding that almost 70 years without a peace treaty region. The next months will be vital to tion is under strong pressure at home not to there could be no excuse for delaying. with its belligerent, Russia-armed neighbor. prove whether the road to ending the war give in to the Kremlin’s pressure, while Mr. Honcharuk also openly acknowl- Another participant, who was responsi- will be as smooth and as quickly construct- France and Germany are encouraging Kyiv edged that, without a properly functioning, ble for managing the interaction between ed as the new road to Mariupol was. This to be “conciliatory” towards Russia. credible, legal system, progress would be the official speakers and the guests, told will be a key factor to bring in investment However, the Kremlin is clearly not interest- blocked and investors deterred. That is The Ukrainian Weekly on condition of ano- to eastern Ukraine.” ed in such a meeting. It has failed to rein in why, he said, the had just nymity that the event had indeed been a Security issues were also highlighted by its proxies in the Donbas and to stop their voted to renew legal reform efforts, and success. Holding such an important event a visit to Ukraine of NATO Secretary shelling of Ukrainian positions. while the haste might not be to the liking of with high-caliber foreign participants in General Stoltenberg and representatives of On November 1, Foreign Affairs Minister all, it was a necessary response to the Mariupol was in itself a bold and impres- all the members of the alliance. On October Prystaiko declared that Ukraine, France requirements of the time. sive achievement, though the tone from the 31 they familiarized themselves with and Germany were ready for a Normandy According to Mr. Hunder, “President government was perhaps “a bit too upbeat.” Ukraine’s naval defenses in Odesa, and the Four summit, but that Russia does not want Zelenskyy and his team delivered a clear His impression was that, while certain following day a meeting of the NATO- progress on this issue. Four days later, and concise message in Mariupol – they are doubts are beginning to creep in, for the Ukraine Commission was held in Kyiv. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov committed to their people in eastern moment the Zelenskyy administration and During this latest display of support from attempted to shift the blame onto Ukraine. Ukraine: the government clearly showed its vision of the way forward is still “for the NATO, Ukraine’s representatives reaffirmed “It is premature to talk about holding a that it will support and showcase the time being given the benefit of the doubt.” the country’s firm desire to join the alli- meeting of the Normandy Four leaders by opportunities for business to invest in east- The overall impression, he added was one ance. the end of the year,” he said. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45 Ukrainian National Foundation launches UNA Publications Endowment Fund

by Roma Lisovich with interest and without withdrawals, so that the publica- The Ukrainian National Foundation will periodically tions can be self-sustaining in the future. publish reports on the status of the UNA Publications In life and beyond, we are all remembered for our acts – These legacy gifts will be managed by the UNF and Endowment Fund to acknowledge generous donors. Thank for the lives we touch and by the causes we advance. In invested for the benefit of the UNA’s publications. The $5 you in advance for your support. that light, we would like to thank those donors and sup- million goal may be ambitious, but each dollar is impor- porters of the newly established UNA Publications tant. To learn more, readers may contact Roma Lisovich, Roma Lisovich is treasurer of the Ukrainian National Endowment Fund, which is managed by the Ukrainian UNF treasurer, via e-mail at [email protected]. Foundation. National Foundation Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. The endowment fund will ensure and safe- guard the future of all publications of the Ukrainian Donations/Pledges Received Amount Donations/Pledges Received Amount National Association. The launch of the new UNA Publications Endowment Ukrainian National Association $12,500.00 Donald and Gloria Horbaty $100.00 Fund coincides with UNA’s 125th anniversary celebration Self Reliance (NY) Federal Credit Union- Alexandra and Roman Horodecky $100.00 New York $5,000.00 and took place at Soyuzivka Heritage Center on July 12. Mr. and Mrs. Andrij Hrechak $100.00 Sponsored by the Ukrainian National Foundation (UNF), it Selfreliance FCU-Whippany $2,000.00 Oksana and Harry Jashyn $100.00 was a magnificent affair. Fifty dollars of each gala ticket Anisa Sawyckyyj Mycak $1,000.00 Swiatoslawa and Stefan Kaczaraj $100.00 were donated to the endowment fund. Additional dona- Yuri and Nina Wedmid $600.00 Christine and Yarema Kochan $100.00 tions and/or pledges were generously made by the attend- Ukrainian Federal Credit Union Andriy and Christa Kozak $100.00 ees and generous donors. So far, $29,100 has been received Rochester NY $500.00 Mr. and Mrs. Lemishka $100.00 (as seen in the report below). KLK Ukrainian American Sports Club $500.00 Anisa and George Mycak $100.00 We encourage others to join in and make a legacy gift to Taras Petrynenko $500.00 Vera and Yuriy Popel $100.00 this important cause. The gala was just the beginning. Kurtis and Alia Babczenko $300.00 Bohdanna and Bohdan Puzyk $100.00 Much more is needed to meet our goal of $5 million for the Zenon Diaczuk $300.00 UNA Publications Endowment Fund. Mr. and Mrs. George Stakhiv $100.00 Irene Jarosewich $300.00 During this milestone anniversary year, special empha- Natalya and Yuriy Symczyk $100.00 Mishmash Catering $250.00 sis has been focused on growing the endowment fund for Valentyna and Bohdan Tabaka $100.00 Julianne and Antin Galonzka $250.00 the UNA’s publications. Svoboda, which began publication Luba and Geoge Walchuk $100.00 in 1893, a year before the founding of the UNA, is the old- Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation $200.00 Andrew and Marta Zwarycz $100.00 est continuously published Ukrainian-language newspaper Lubomira B. Edlund $200.00 Ukrainian National Association $100.00 in the world. From its very inception, Svoboda strongly SUMA Federal Credit Union, Yonkers $150.00 Adia and Orest Fedash $100.00 advocated the establishment of a national organization Bohdanna and Bohdan Vitvitsky $150.00 Walter Clebowicz $50.00 that would unite Ukrainians in this country. The founding Ulana Diachuk $150.00 of the Ukrainian National Association (UNA) was the result. Marie Duplak $50.00 Severyn Palydowycz $150.00 For the unity of our community and its future growth, Lubomira B. Edlund $50.00 Oksana Drybushar $150.00 communications were and remain integral. The Ukrainian Natalka Girardi $50.00 Christina Trojan-Masnyk $100.00 Weekly, the UNA’s English-language newspaper which has Junas Natalka $50.00 been published since 1933, makes an invaluable contribu- George and Alexandra Rakowsky $100.00 Rev. Ivan Kaszczak $50.00 tion to our Ukrainian American organized community life. Roman Ferencevych $100.00 Myron Kolinsky $50.00 The UNA’s publications have a long history of promoting Mary Tomorug $100.00 Lida Leschuk $50.00 the interests of Ukraine and Ukrainians through the writ- Roman Danyliw $100.00 Roma Lisovich $50.00 ten word and, while they may now deliver the information Nancy and Michael Bohdan $100.00 in different formats besides on paper – most notably elec- Halia Lodynsky $50.00 Oleh and Valentina Babksi $100.00 tronically through their websites – the need for good writ- Taras Sochan $50.00 Stefan Bihun $100.00 ing, good editing and good content remains. The UNA Bohdan Sova $50.00 Kyiv Mohyla Institute Foundation $100.00 Publications Endowment Fund will support this goal of Oksana Stanko $50.00 sustaining quality communications for the future. Mr. and Mrs. Dashewytz $100.00 Marta Zahalak $50.00 The purpose of an endowment fund is to create a strong Anna and Val DeVassal $100.00 Tom Hawrylko $50.00 financial base for the future. Monies collected are not used Roma and Andrew Hadzewycz $100.00 for ongoing operating purposes (for that, each newspaper Chrystine and Jerry Hanafin $100.00 has a press fund); instead, the goal of the UNA Publications Zirka and Orest Hanas $100.00 Total $29,100.00 Endowment Fund is to allow the deposited money to grow

Ukrainian FCU opens new branch in North Carolina

by Alexander Oryshkevych MATTHEWS, N.C. – Ukrainian Federal Credit Union recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for its new branch in the town of Matthews just beyond the reach- es of downtown Charlotte, in North Carolina. The event on Thursday, September 26, began with the recitation of the “Pledge of Allegiance,” followed by an opening prayer delivered by Deacon Pavel Borishkevich of Good News Church. Ukrainian FCU President and Board Chairman Wasyl Kornylo and Ukrainian FCU CEO Oleg Lebedko delivered welcoming remarks. Paul F. Bailey, mayor of Matthews, greet- ed attendees and welcomed the credit union to the area. The credit union was also honored to have the president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), Andriy Futey, participate in the Lyubov Abramova grand opening. Members of the credit union’s board of directors and executive and management teams, as well as representatives of the Mr. Lebedko stated: “The grand opening Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, officials from the town of Matthews, Matthews Chamber of Commerce and various church leaders and members of the local community are seen above at the grand opening of the Matthews, N.C., branch of of our Charlotte Branch marks a new chapter Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. in the 65-year history of our credit union. Charlotte is growing, and so are we, and including new immigrants from Eastern English languages to meet the needs of Massachusetts, Ohio, North Carolina, we’re excited to serve the community here as Europe, who are now populating cities like over 21,000 members. The credit union, California, Oregon and Washington. well as in neighboring towns and cities.” Charlotte, North Carolina.” which has assets exceeding $260 million, The new branch is located at 1730 UCCA President Futey noted that “Credit Ukrainian FCU was founded in 1953 by has 12 full-service branch offices nation- Matthews Township Parkway, Suite E, unions play a critical role in supporting Ukrainian Americans in Rochester, N.Y. It wide and employs more than 80 individu- Matthews, NC 28105; telephone 704-246- Ukrainian communities and organizations provides service in the Ukrainian and als. Branches are located in New York, 3040. No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 5

UNA CELEBRATES 125 YEARS: A snapshot from history, 1979

Seen above in a photo from 1979 is the Ukes baseball League in the summer of 1979, the Ukes won 25 A photo archive of UNA history has been launched on the team sponsored by Ukrainian National Association games to take the league championship. As Dr. Myron UNA website. It is a work in progress that will be expanded Branch 113 of Derry, Pa. The baseball team was orga- B. Kuropas wrote in The Ukrainian Weekly, “That after- and refined. To take a look, go to unainc.org/una/the-una-is- nized by Branch 113 in 1970. Playing in the Teener noon, that remarkable team was the pride of the UNA.” 125-years-old/. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45

KeY StAteMentS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Celebrating and reconnecting with the UNA NATO-Ukraine Commission meets in Kyiv The Ukrainian National Association, founded on February 22, 1894, continued Ukraine Crisis Media Center meeting in the Normandy format will hap- celebrations of its 125th anniversary year with a wonderful gift to its members and pen “if all sides intend and want to meet.” the Ukrainian community at large: a gala concert featuring , music On October 31, the NATO-Ukraine On Nord Stream 2: Mr. Zelenskyy and song. It was an unforgettable event appropriate for the UNA’s milestone. Commission met in Kyiv in the presence of emphasized that the further construction of The concert spotlighted performers from the United States, Canada and Ukraine – the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Nord Stream 2 to which Denmark gave the as befits a fraternal benefit society founded in the U.S. that later expanded into and Ukrainian President Volodymyr green light on October 30 bolsters Russia Canada and always had Ukraine in its heart. The performers who graced the stage Zelenskyy. Here is a look at the main state- and weakens Europe. Nonetheless, he said also reflected various backgrounds, different generations and, above all, the beauty ments by Messrs. Stoltenberg and Zelenskyy. that he and the are ready to accept Denmark’s decision. of and the talent of the Ukrainian people. Statements by The fabulous Ukrainian Shumka Dancers from Edmonton, Alberta, lived up to Statement by NATO secretary general their name. Shumka means whirlwind, and what the audience saw was a whirlwind On Ukraine and NATO’s security: Mr. of color and movement in exquisitely choreographed dance presentations. As Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is actually On Ukraine as a partner: The secretary Shumka noted, it was a tribute to its roots in both Ukraine and Canada. The Women’s located on the southeastern flank of the general reminded that Ukraine’s military Bandura Ensemble, whose members hail from throughout the U.S. and Canada, dem- alliance and is an integral part of the Euro- has been taking part in NATO missions onstrated that Ukraine’s national instrument lives on and continues to inspire new Atlantic security space, where it “is not just around the world – from a training mission generations. The ensemble showcased its versatility with performances of a bandura consuming, but has been also supplying in Afghanistan to deploying a heavy engi- classic, folks songs and the modern “Hallelujah” with a contemporary Ukrainian security for many years.” neering unit to Kosovo. Ukraine contributes theme. Violinist Vasyl Popadiuk, a native of Ukraine who now lives in Canada, On the Enhanced Opportunities to the NATO Response Force and is prepar- bridged the two countries in his exceptional performance of well-chosen music selec- Program: The president suggested that ing to contribute to NATO’s training mis- tions. And Khrystyna Soloviy, a young singer/songwriter from Ukraine making her NATO consider allowing Ukraine to join the sion in Iraq. Mr. Stoltenberg voiced reassur- North American debut, provided the connection between our ancestral homeland Enhanced Opportunities Program. He said he ances that NATO highly appreciates its and the emigration in her rendition of the traditional Lemko folk song “Hamerytskyi is convinced that Ukraine is already embrac- partnership with Ukraine. Krai” (Land of America), which expresses the mixed emotions of immigrants longing ing this type of cooperation. At the press con- On Crimea: The secretary general reit- for their native land. Moreover, this young star who treasures her own Lemko heri- ference held after the meeting of the NATO- erated that NATO does not accept Russia’s Ukraine Commission, he said he had proved illegal and illegitimate annexation of Crimea. tage was also a reminder of the Lemko roots of many UNA pioneers. that Ukraine is ready to become NATO’s He also said that all alliance members are The concert endeavored to offer something for everyone; judging from the audi- Enhanced Opportunities Partner. He added united in condemning Russia’s actions. ence reaction, it seems that goal was achieved. The chair of the UNA’s 125th that a renewed Comprehensive Assistance On the Minsk protocol and the con- Anniversary Committee, Bohdana Puzyk, remarked: “This concert was attended by Package was agreed at the meeting. flict in the Donbas: Mr. Stoltenberg said three generations of Ukrainians, and each generation found an element that over- On the package: Mr. that NATO expects that Russia will adhere joyed and delighted them. The result was a concert that captivated all who attended.” Zelenskyy said that Kyiv counts on NATO’s to its commitments under the Minsk agree- But the concert was even more than a celebration. As became evident in conver- support for Ukraine’s proposals on practi- ments and that NATO supports President sations with concert-goers, it was also an opportunity to reconnect. Indeed, there cal steps for implementation of the Black Zelenskyy’s efforts toward peaceful settle- were those who told The Ukrainian Weekly they were happy “to come home,” having Sea package endorsed by NATO in April ment of the conflict. Mr. Stoltenberg added lost touch with the Ukrainian community. And this is where the UNA comes in. As 2019. “We need to jointly reinforce the that the allies welcome the progress in master of ceremonies Roman Hirniak pointed out, the UNA was founded with 439 capacities of the Ukrainian Naval Forces in Stanytsia Luhanska, as well as at other ven- members and assets of $220. Its goal, then and now: to extend “a helping hand to its this region, that is important to us,” the ues where disengagement of troops is tak- members, to the Ukrainian community in the United States and Canada, to president said. He added that Ukraine is ing place. The secretary general said Russia Ukrainians wherever they have settled and to Ukraine itself.” Today, Mr. Hirniak con- intensifying cooperation with the alliance needs to stop supporting militants in east- tinued, the UNA is “the oldest Ukrainian fraternal organization, …boasting assets regarding counteraction to hybrid threats ern Ukraine, and withdraw its troops and totaling almost $200 million.” It maintains its mission of preserving the Ukrainian and that in this context joint training will weapons from Ukrainian territory. heritage and culture, and of educating members and others about Ukraine’s past be held in the Black Sea. Mr. Zelenskyy said On the Black Sea and NATO’s increased and present. Thus, it can serve all of our community, all of our immigrations, all of Ukraine and NATO will continue to jointly support: The secretary general said the allies our generations. To all of them we say: Welcome home! strengthen security and stability in the are calling on Russia to return to Ukraine Black Sea region. “We will be enhancing the ships it seized and to provide free information exchange, developing commu- access to Ukrainian ports in the Azov Sea. nication lines and intensifying joint training He also said that NATO is stepping up its events,” the president stated. support for the Ukrainian Navy in the Black Nov. Turning the pages back... On speeding up preparations for Sea region with greater information-shar- NATO membership: Mr. Zelenskyy said ing, port visits and exercises. He noted that Ten years ago, on November 9, 2009, Ukraine’s Permanent that NATO’s consolidated assistance pack- 29 members of the North Atlantic Council Mission to the United Nations hosted a conference at the age to Ukraine is a “success story.” He had visited four NATO ships in the port of 9 added that Ukraine is ready to speed up Odesa on the day before the NATO-Ukraine Ukrainian Institute of America to mark the 20th anniversary of 2009 the fall of the Berlin Wall. This year marks that historic event’s preparations for NATO membership and is Commission meeting. 30th anniversary. not excluding the possibility of Ukraine On NATO’s assistance through trust Yuriy Sergeyev, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.N., served as joining the NATO Membership Action Plan. funds: The secretary general said that emcee, while Prof. emeritus Taras Hunczak moderated the panel discussion. Mr. Sergeyev com- He reassured that Ukraine is ready to prove NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package pared the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the Iron Curtain, as he recalled the Velvet by practical deeds that this format of rela- to Ukraine through trust funds was revised Revolution in Czechoslovakia and Ukraine’s pro-democratic course of development since 1991. tions with NATO is well-deserved. at the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Prof. Alexander Motyl focused on the Soviet system from the perspective of a colonial On the situation in the Donbas: Mr. Commission. He also reminded that NATO empire, which lasted only 70 years, in comparison with other empires that had lasted cen- Zelenskyy emphasized that if everything is allies had disbursed more than 40 million turies. The Soviet collapse and its brief existence, he said, was attributed to its corrupt safe in Petrivske, disengagement of troops euros to support Ukraine in improving totalitarian leadership. Other contributing factors were flaws in the Soviet model that will start there as well on November 4. He command and control, cyberdefense and made it difficult to maintain control amid the shift in population centers from the rural vil- also said that he has no doubt that the medical rehabilitation. lages to an urbanizing society. Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Prof. Motyl underscored, was responsible for “letting the genie out of the bottle” with his counter-totalitarian policies of glasnost and perestroi- ka (perebudova in Ukrainian). Vladimir Putin, Prof. Motyl added, continues an attempt at New York Ukrainians to mark the near-impossible feat of reversing the collapse of the . Other speakers – U.N. Ambassador Martin Palous of the Czech Republic; Prof. Thaddeus Gromada, professor emeritus of New Jersey City University; Ayla Bakkalli, president of the 86th anniversary of Holodomor American Association of Crimean Turks/Tatars and a Crimean Tatar representative to the UCCA attendees from across the tri-state metro- U.N.; U.N. Ambassador Adrian Neritani of Albania; U.N. Ambassador Andrzej Towpik of politan area. The ecumenical requiem ser- Poland; and U.N. Ambassador Gabor Brodi of Hungary – echoed Dr. Motyl’s assessments. NEW YORK – On Saturday, November 16, vice (panakhyda) will begin at 2 p.m. and Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, many of the formerly Communist Central European Ukrainian Americans and invited guests will will be concelebrated by the hierarchs of the countries began the “return to Europe,” with complicated multi-vector foreign policies, gather at midtown Manhattan’s historic St. Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic spurring more uncertainty than hope in those first days in 1989. Patrick’s Cathedral for the annual National Churches in America, with responses sung Dr. Gromada underscored the significance of the revolutions of 1989, in Poland and Observance Commemorating Ukraine’s by the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New other countries, and pointed out that the fall of the Berlin Wall was an international event Holodomor, the Famine-Genocide of 7 mil- York. Following the service, guests and dig- that solidified Europe’s commitment to never allow the return of “Captive Nations.” lion-10 million Ukrainians in 1932-1933. nitaries will deliver a series of brief remarks. Many of the countries represented at the commemorative event noted that NATO inte- Organized for over two decades by the St. Patrick’s Cathedral is located at 631 gration came for them before European Union integration, stressing the importance of col- Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Fifth Ave., between 50th and 51st streets. lective security as a strong deterrent against the threat of a resurgent Russia. (UCCA), the largest representation of For more information, readers may contact Source: “Ukraine’s Mission to U.N. hosts conference on 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall’s Ukrainians in America, this annual com- the UCCA National Office by e-mail at ucca@ fall,” by Matthew Dubas, The Ukrainian Weekly, November 29, 2009. memoration regularly attracts hundreds of ucca.org or by phone at 212-228-6840. No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Ukraine Global Scholars intern at top Ukrainian companies

by Anastasiia Malenko The room was buzzing with excited voic- What would Sheptytsky do? es. I was surrounded by proud parents, Evangelicals used to have a saying, In his new book on Sheptytsky, former eager teenagers and experienced profes- “WWJD”: What would Jesus do? It’s pre- dissident Myroslav Marynovych argues that sionals who had gathered in Kyiv to cele- sumptuous to guess, perhaps, but it is a central to the metropolitan’s thinking was brate another summer of successful intern- handy way to apply His teachings to every- the concept of “win-win” as opposed to ships for Ukraine Global Scholars (www. day situations. On this 75th anniversary of “zero-sum.” That is, economic activity is not ukraineglobalscholars.org). the death of Metropolitan Andrey a struggle in which one side wins and the Ukraine Global Scholars (UGS) is a 501(c) Sheptytsky, we might try a more modest other loses, but a mutual process in which (3) non-profit based in Cambridge, Mass., exercise in looking at the issues of our day: both sides can benefit. In his foreword to Mr. that helps talented Ukrainian students from “What would Sheptytsky do?” Marynovych’s book, economist Adrian low-income backgrounds get full scholar- Of course, only experts – like those at Slywotzky summarizes Sheptytsky’s eco- ships to attend educational institutions in the Sheptytsky Institute in Toronto – are nomic thinking in several points: bottom-up the United States. However, the program qualified to answer this question. economic development, education as the goes well beyond support during the appli- Ultimately, it is impossible. Sheptytsky was key to success, development of the family, a cation process. It is a vibrant community – formed in a very different time, and it is dif- fair minimum standard of living, fair trade more like family – that encourages me to ficult to extrapolate from his known views (prohibiting the sale of poor-quality goods), explore my passions and contribute to the to what he might think of things he could fair pricing (avoiding exploitation of others), development of the broader communities not have imagined. But the attempt does broader property ownership and the devel- in Ukraine. Every summer UGS alumni have the virtue of highlighting the broad opment of cooperation to balance market return from MIT, Phillips Academy range of his interests and activities, and his control. (Myroslav Marynovych, “Mytropolyt Andover, The Lawrenceville School, far-reaching vision. For he is known not Andrei Sheptytsky i Pryntsyp Pozytyvnoi Haverford College, and many other notable only as the metropolitan of Halych and Sumy,” 2019.) educational institutions to Ukraine in order head of the Greek-Catholic Church in west- Sheptytsky did not limit himself to theo- to apply the skills and knowledge gained Diana Mironenko ern Ukraine between 1900 and his death ry. His economic activity as bishop of during the academic year. Anastasiia Malenko, Ukraine Global on November 1, 1944. He is also revered as Stanyslaviv and then metropolitan of Halych The Ukraine Global Scholars Alumni Scholars finalist, a student at Stanford the de facto political leader of western was a fruitful application of his principles. Event became a highlight of the summer University. Ukrainians in that period. His leadership He supported Ukrainian economic institu- internships. At last, I got to see my friends talents and political acumen were in fact tions as well as investing archeparchial and their employers, and talk about the Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska, a member of extraordinary. Even if Ukraine had had its funds in successful business ventures. projects they completed and the teams they the Ukrainian Parliament, as a communica- own state, Sheptytsky might have proved What would the metropolitan say about joined. tions intern. While actively participating in to be its finest leader. Imagine him side by today’s economy? What would Sheptytsky Tonia Zakorchemna told me about her the re-election campaign, I learned more side with recent presidents of Ukraine – or do about it? As Dr. Slywotzky points out, time in the FabLab Fabricator, the biggest about sustainable and even the United States. Does any of them many problems of Sheptytsky’s day are still lab for digital prototyping in Ukraine. worked on reports, briefings and presenta- stand up to Sheptytsky? with us: decades-long wage stagnation, During her two months there, she worked tions necessary to convey to the public the But there was more to Sheptytsky’s activi- economic pressure on the family, income on one of the collaboration projects and meaning of countless laws and projects. ties than religion and politics. He was also inequality and a concentration of capital in was responsible for market research, lead- However, it wasn’t only about projects and known for supporting culture and mending financial rather than productive invest- ing empathetic interviews and improving assignments. For me, it was the first time fences with the intelligentsia. Less familiar ments. And has anyone in the last three the prototype design. She fell in love with working in an office setting with a team of are his economic thinking and activity. These decades, he asks, raised a voice in defense the FabLab atmosphere and shared with supportive and experienced colleagues. Ms. are explored in a recent study by Liliana of morality, ethics and fundamental justice the bigger UGS community by organizing Katser-Buchkovska described the summer Hentosh (“Mytropolyt Sheptytsky (1923- in the economic discourse? (Marynovych, tours and explaining the insights of the as a “hot political season between presi- 1939): Vyprobuvannia Idealiv, 2015”). op. cit., 11-12). innovative industries in Ukraine. In 1899, when Andreyi Sheptytsky In the face of these problems, I was fortunate to join the team of (Continued on page 13) became bishop of Stanyslaviv (today’s Sheptytsky’s approach remains valid. Today, Ivano-Frankivsk), the basic economic prob- for example, unscrupulous oligarchs have lem in Western Ukraine was underdevelop- deforested large swathes of the Carpathians. FOR THE RECORD ment: Austrian and Transcarpathia Sheptytsky opposed clear-cutting the forests were among the poorest lands in Europe. of Perehinsk, and his administrators made In his first pastoral letter, Sheptytsky sure they were replanted – an early example declared that “the road to prosperity” lay in of sustainable use. One can easily imagine On disloyalty the teachings of Jesus Christ. This was true the metropolitan’s reaction to deforestation not only for individuals, but for society as a in Brazil and Colombia, criticized at the The statement below was released by the Security Council since 2018, out of a “sense whole. For prosperity could not be based Catholic Church’s recent Amazon Synod. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America of duty” Lt. Col. Vindman had twice regis- on the private, subjectively determined eth- And in Orthodox Ecume­nical Patriarch on October 30. tered his concerns about this administra- ics of the individual. Rather, it must be Bartholomew, the “Green Patriarch,” tion’s improper demands of Ukraine, a stra- based on an objective divine law binding Sheptytsky would find a partner in ecologi- Throughout our nation’s history, the tegic ally of the United States. on everyone. Such an ethic was necessary cal as well as ecumenical dialogue. most prominent examples of the disloyalty This brave public servant came forward to maintain the balance between rights and As for Ukraine, Sheptytsky would likely charge in the United States have come in to the people’s house, the U.S. Congress, responsibilities. This balance formed the chastise today’s oligarchs for managing the midst of major world conflicts. In the guided by his conscience, as it had all of his basis for social order, which in turn was “their” wealth for selfish purposes rather than the common good. He would ask years leading up to World War II, anti- life. This act of individual courage reminds necessary for morality. And morality was whether today’s globalized economy serves immigrant voices in the media would paint us that truth and justice remain ideals that the precondition of economic prosperity. the people – especially the workers – or Europe’s fight against genocidal totalitari- Americans still yearn to live by. (“Pershe Slovo Pastyria,” No. 7). In Sheptytsky’s view, the prosperity of merely the corporate elite and private inves- anism as little more than a “Jewish cause,” And yet, the character of Lt. Col. Vindman the people was measured not by the sum tors. He would judge Ukraine’s wealth not alleging that Jews in this country sought to was immediately called into question by total of wealth in a society, but by the aver- by gross domestic product, but by its fair involve America in foreign wars against the anti-immigrant voices in the media. This is age wealth of its citizens. Indeed, “only that distribution among its citizens. At the same nation’s true interest. Similarly, when unacceptable in a country made up of immi- people is wealthy and strong, in which all time, he would likely condemn the hyper- Joseph Stalin began to forcibly starve grants, and should be strongly rejected. or nearly all (according to their estate) are individualism, hedonism and consumerism Ukrainians in the genocide of 7-10 million Chief among the media’s charges was wealthy. And there is little advantage in a propagated in order to perpetuate an econ- Ukrainians – remembered today as the that Lt. Col. Vindman was known to have society’s wealth unless it is distributed omy that does not serve true human needs. Holodomor – Ukrainian Americans were spoken in the with among all its strata and, insofar as possible, Sheptytsky would surely support coopera- dismissed as liars who sought to create a Ukrainian diplomats. Combined with his equally among all its members. But this is tives, employee-owned and operated busi- conflict with the Soviet Union, right at the birth in the Ukrainian SSR, this immigrant, only possible where the moral law effec- nesses, trade unions and worker represen- moment the United States began normaliz- who serves the United States dutifully, is tively binds them all.” (Ibid.) Applying tation on corporate boards. ing diplomatic relations with the USSR. being accused of disloyalty. Catholic social teaching to Ukrainian condi- In next month’s column, we will turn to On the evening of October 28, Lt. Col. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of tions, Sheptytsky further elaborated his Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s relations with Alexander Vindman, a U.S. Army foreign America (UCCA), the largest representative socio-economic ideas in his 1904 pastoral the Ukrainian intelligentsia, and his views area officer wounded and decorated for his organization of Americans of Ukrainian letter “On the Social Question,” his 1931 and activity in the cultural sphere. service in Iraq, released to the press his descent, unequivocally condemns this speech on the 40th anniversary of Pope opening statement to Congress. A member smear campaign against an American war Leo XIII’s encyclical “Rerum Novarum” and Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at of President Donald Trump’s National hero. elsewhere. [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45 No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 9

Transforming medicine and culture in Ukraine: one example

by Dora Chomiak What did we achieve in three years? 1. All consultations and operations at PRINCETON, N.J. – Ihor Kurilets Jr. is a our center are conducted according to the neurosurgeon from Ukraine. He looks young- protocols and standards adopted in the er than his years and someone would be for- European Union and the United States. given for thinking he was an undergraduate 2. We have greatly deepened our activities at Princeton University on the day he stood in brain tumor treatment. Starting from one behind the lectern in the renovated Gothic operation per month, we now perform one building that houses the Princeton Institute operation per week. And the number of oper- for International and Regional Studies to ations on brain tumors continues to grow. deliver a lecture hosted by the Slavic Studies 3. We have started a training program Department and Razom on September 25. for young neurosurgeons, and now we have Dr. Kurilets and his father, Ihor Kurilets Sr., three young specialists doing their training. work at a specialized clinic in Kyiv which they All of them are doing an internship in the founded. They treat patients with spine and U.S. and the EU with the help of Razom for brain ailments, but their work extends Ukraine. beyond brain surgery. They are creating an 4. We have created a training club for island of a different sort of medical care in young neurosurgeons, interns and students Ukraine. They aspire to show by example that Maryan Khomych called: Saturday Brain and Spine club. After the vestiges of the Soviet-era medical care two years of studies at this weekly group, can be dismantled by providing quality care Dr. Ihor Kurilets Dr. Luke Tomycz knowledge of brain and spine anatomy of with transparent pricing. They treat patients our members is no worse than the knowl- and reduce corruption at the same time. university in 2005, became a resident in So the question is: What can be done in this situation? Is there a possibility to edge of U.S. residents. The younger Dr. Kurilets demonstrated 2011, and I have been practicing as a neu- improve Ukrainian medicine? 5. We are completing the construction of his understanding of economics as well as his rosurgeon since 2014. Today I work along- Fortunately, it is not as hopeless as it a new campus of the International passion for improving the opportunities for side my father every day. seems. But before any of you say you would Neurosurgery Center Clinic that began in his professional peers and for his patients. We have seen aid flow into Ukraine and like to help, answer this: Do you really want 2012. It will become the first hospital in Dr. Iryna Vushko moderated a conversation not make a difference. Why? In my opinion, the answer is rather sim- to change anything? Do you really want to Ukraine built by doctors without external with Dr. Kurilets and Dr. Luke Tomycz, who ple. Imagine you meet a homeless man on give a person a fish and satisfy his physio- investment. spoke about the Co-Pilot Project, an initia- the street and give him $1,000, or even logical needs for one day, or would you So, what is our recipe for improving tive of the volunteer organization Razom for $3,000. What is the probability that in a rather teach a person to fish? medicine of developing countries? Ukraine (this writer serves on the board). month this person will be not homeless Since I have been studying and practic- I would like to note that we were looking The event was sponsored by the Program in again? There have been a couple of studies ing medicine, I have met a number of for a realistic recipe to improve the situa- Russian and East European Studies at of people who won millions of dollars in Western doctors who visited Ukraine. They tion. Realistic means you do not have mil- Princeton University. the lottery. The results of these studies came, consulted a dozen patients, assisted lions of dollars, or you cannot make a sig- Below is an edited version of Dr. Kurilets’s show that 80 percent of these people in five with several surgeries and left. Of course, nificant impact on the government or remarks – a voice from modern Ukraine. to 10 years sometimes live even worse than we will always be grateful for such visits, as senior health officials. So how can an ordi- before winning the lottery. will the patients that we cured. However, nary citizen really help? Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a So the problem is of another kind. unfortunately, such visits do not change In our opinion, if the whole system can- day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him It may seem that Ukraine is a poor coun- anything fundamentally, and the gap not be changed, then we need to create a for a lifetime. try, so it is obvious that its hospitals are between our medicine and Western medi- small alternative to a system where we can We have all heard this saying before. Its poor. But that is not true. People who visit cine has not been narrowing very much. implement fundamentally new approaches authorship is attributed to various people, Ukraine today will confirm that hotels, When Luke Tomycz and Maria Soroka and ideas in the health care. We need to including the ancient Chinese philosopher shopping malls and restaurants in our came to Ukraine, I immediately noticed that create something like our own little system Confucius. But for what I will tell you now, country are not worse than those in the U.S. these people had a different purpose. Of that can inspire changes to a bigger system. it is of a key value. There is a great number of good cars on the course, Luke and I went to the operating Let me explain in detail. The idea is that, When doctors from the U.S.A. come to streets. Thousands of modern residential room immediately and did not emerge for a in any imperfect system, you can always the average state-run Ukrainian hospital complexes are being built in the cities, and week: we performed five complex brain find people who want changes. And it’s not where most patients receive treatment, their apartments are sold out before the operations. But that is not the end. Luke just the desire for change that is important, they are usually amazed by how neglected construction is even finished. Access to and Maria immediately started to carefully but the willingness to change yourself first these hospitals are. They see a lack of high-speed Internet and to mobile commu- study the features of Ukrainian neurosur- of all, meaning to study hard and to work equipment, low staff qualifications, lack of nication is available even in remote places gery. They became acquainted with dozens hard. If these people are supported, soon medicines and supplies, no renovation of of the country. Young people have access to of neurosurgeons from different cities. It they will start to work with fundamentally premises. On top of that, the constant need higher education, people travel all around was clear that they had asked themselves different approaches, as if creating oases for patients to buy everything at their own the world. Maybe we are not a very rich the same question that I asked you a couple around the desert of an imperfect health- expenses and pay bribes to doctors out-of- country, but for some reason hospitals are of minutes earlier. Why is medicine in such care system. As the size and number of pocket. And this is happening not in a Third several decades behind the development of a condition in Ukraine? these oases increase, over time they will World country, but in a country in the cen- the country as a whole. I remembered Luke’s words during his play an important role in medical care, and ter of Europe. I find only one explanation: the main first visit. He said the following: “I do not At first glance, it may seem that the situ- then the system will have to change, other- problem is the outdated, imperfect and cor- have to come and do complicated opera- wise it will simply lose in competition with ation is easy to change, for example, by rupted health-care system in which these tions here all the time. Step-by-step you attracting a charity fund that will allocate the new medical system. hospitals operate. should do all these operations yourself. Of course, in practice, it’s not as easy as funds to renovate this hospital, to buy the No matter how many charity funds are And that is not all. You have to gather young in words. I want to tell you about some mis- necessary equipment and even to arrange invested into the system, the result will be doctors around you and share with them takes, so that you can avoid them and internships for Ukrainian doctors abroad, negligible. You will make renovations of the knowledge and skills that I share with you increase the likelihood of success. so that the hospital will become a modern hospital premises, but no one will maintain right now.” I will never forget these words. medical center similar to those in the them, and after five to 10 years the hospital Let me tell you more about the place I Errors you can make when trying to help Western world. will be destroyed again. You will buy new work. Our clinic is called the International (What not to do). After the fall of the Soviet Union, in 1990s equipment, and it will break down over Neurosurgery Center. First of all, I would 1. Assisting people involved in medical and through the 2000s, that’s exactly what time and no one will find the money to say that this is a non-governmental clinic, corruption. happened. Millions of dollars from commu- repair it. You will teach your doctor to do one of the first in the country that support- Such people may say that they want nities in the Ukrainian diaspora in the U.S. some new surgery, and he will not share ed the privatization of medical services. changes, but in reality they do not need and Canada started to come to Ukraine. It this knowledge with anyone. Instead he This clinic was created in 2001 by doctors legalization of medical services and chang- seemed that we just needed a few years for will defend his Ph.D. dissertation and attri- without any business investments. The idea es in the health-care system. It is not need- medicine in Ukraine to change significantly. bute the authorship of this new surgery to is very simple: a group of doctors wants to ed because in the current system they However, despite all the above-mentioned himself, thus monopolizing any profit work legally and provide quality medical already feel good. Helping such people only efforts, no big changes happened. gained from this knowledge. Unfortunately, services. All the funds remaining after strengthens corruption in the country and Why? Why did the funds sent to build this is exactly what our health-care system taxes, bills for medicines and supplies, utili- postpones the time when changes come. medicine in Ukraine have such insignificant stimulates doctors to do. ty bills and staff salaries are invested in the Before you help someone, ask yourself effect? I would like to point out that when I say development of the clinic and new medical about the person’s visible expenses. Do his I have had a front-row seat to witness medicine in Ukraine is in a terrible condi- technologies. In the U.S., you would call it a or her wages and lifestyle correspond to this process. I was 5 years old when my tion, it does not mean that there are no not-for-profit-private clinic. Of course, our their legal income? It is rather common in father first took me to work with him and I modern clinics or high-quality specialists clinic has a profit, but those funds are com- our country for doctors to complain about saw the operating room. I was amazed and here. We do have modern clinics with good pletely spent on the development of the low salaries while driving luxury cars and hooked on medicine from that moment. equipment and specialists. However, in clinic. What is very important is that the living in villas. Only legalization of health- Later, I remember visiting his patients in general, I am referring to the average hospi- cost of treatment in our clinic is affordable care services, lack of hidden payments from the wards where they would often try to tals that serve the majority of citizens, for the average Ukrainian citizen. patients, and taxes for doctors can lead to give me chocolates. But I was more inter- because it is these hospitals that determine Since 2016 we have partnered with Razom ested in the surgeries. I entered medical the health-care system of the country. for Ukraine to create the Co-Pilot Project. (Continued on page 12) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45 No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 11

Christine Syzonenko Violinist Vasyl Popadiuk Shumka in its dance spectacular “Tradition in Motion.” Vocalist Khrystyna Soloviy Steppes” by the renowned Hryhoriy Kytasty, was a benefit event whose proceeds are The members of the committee were: Celebratory... Ukrainian folks songs and a Ukrainian ver- earmarked for the UNA Publications Nadiya Folk, Roma Hadzewycz, Roman sion of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” with Endowment Fund that exists under the Hirniak, Irene Jarosewich, Swiatoslava (Continued from page 1) lyrics written by the Ukrainian Youth aegis of the Ukrainian National Foundation. Kaczaraj, Myron Kolinsky, Roma Lisovich, The concert began with Shumka of Association of Great Britain. The endowment fund is meant to ensure Eugene Osidacz, Eugene Serba, Tanya Edmonton, Alberta, presenting “Tradition The jubilee concert’s culmination was the future of the UNA’s two official publica- Soltys, Oksana Stanko, Yuriy Symczyk and in Motion,” a dance spectacular over 20 Shumka’s “Classic Hopak,” choreographed tions, Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, Luba Walchuk. minutes in length that spotlighted the more than 30 years ago and aptly described which last year marked their own signifi- Speaking after the concert, Ms. Puzyk Volyn, Polissia, Lemkivshchyna, Podillia, in the program notes as “the ultimate cele- cant anniversaries: the 125th of Svoboda also told The Weekly: “The Shumka danc- Zakarpattia and Bukovyna regions of bration of Ukrainian culture.” It was a rous- and the 85th of The Weekly. ers, a pre-eminent dance ensemble in Ukraine. According to concert organizers, ing eight-minute dance, followed by a three- The concert was the fruit of the labors of North America, electrified the stage; the this was Shumka’s first appearance in the minute encore that brought the appreciative the 125th Anniversary Committee that ‘bandurystky’ exemplified our true United States since 2005. Thirty-four danc- audience members to their feet. began its work back in August 2018. Ukrainian musical spirit; Vasyl Popadiuk is ers traveled to New Jersey for the concert. In attendance at the concert were activ- Committee chair Bohdana Puzyk comment- a virtuoso who has a worldwide following; Mr. Popadiuk, who hails from and ists and members of the Ukrainian National ed: “Being asked to chair the committee to and Krystyna Soloviy is the voice that sings calls Ottawa his home, demonstrated his well- Association – including the UNA General celebrate the UNA’s 125 years of service to to our future. Each represented a part of the UNA’s history and its future.” known virtuosity in four very different music Assembly that convened its annual meeting the Ukrainian community was both an The concert program booklet, beautiful- selections that reflected the heritages of both on November 1-2 in Parsippany, communi- honor and a challenge. I am grateful to the ly designed by Ms. Folk, featured a message Ukraine and America. He has appeared ty leaders, clergy and hierarchs, Ukrainian members of the committee who made it from the UNA president/CEO, bios of the around the globe, performing for dignitaries diplomats and local elected officials. Also happen. These members are an excellent among the audience were the generous performing artists, a historic look at the and at such special events as the Calgary example of the talent and professionalism sponsors of the concert, both individuals that we as a ‘hromada’ [community] have. UNA by the editor-in-chief of Svoboda and Winter Olympics and Soyuzivka Heritage and organizations. Every member was a crucial part of the The Ukrainian Weekly, information about Center’s annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival. In addition to being a celebration of a whole and, as a result, the concert was an the UNA Publications Endowment Fund, as Khrystyna Soloviy, accompanied by her remarkable UNA milestone, the concert astounding success.” well as congratulatory greetings. four-member band, made her North American debut at the UNA concert. The 26-year-old singer/songwriter was born in Drohobych, Ukraine, and now lives in Lviv. Proud of her Lemko background, she sang A word from the president/CEO of the Ukrainian National Association two evocative folk songs from that Ukrainian The following message from UNA President/CEO Stefan maticians, scientists, linguists, singers, musicians and even region, in addition to three of her own works Kaczaraj appeared in the program book of the UNA’s 125th anni- Hollywood actors have Ukrainian surnames. Our forefathers (for which she wrote both the music and the versary concert held on Saturday, November 2, at Dolan arrived downtrodden and penniless, but with the fraternal assis- lyrics), and a song set to a poem by Ivan Performance Hall, The College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, N.J. tance of the UNA, their progeny enriched their new homeland Franko. Speaking later with concert-goers, and continue to glorify “The Stars and Stripes.” Ms. Soloviy expressed her excitement at the With sincere gratitude to each member of our great organiza- The second aspect deals with the human heart. In our 125- opportunity to perform in the U.S. and gra- tion, with utmost respect to our founding pioneers, and with sin- year history, the UNA has understood Ukraine’s circumstances ciously thanked concert organizers. cere thanks to our current organizers, I can proclaim: We are and has never been indifferent to Ukraine’s needs and hopes. We The second half of the program was witnesses to the incredible story that is the 125th anniversary of love America because America is our home, and we love Ukraine highlighted by the Women’s Bandura the Ukrainian National Association, the oldest and largest because in our hearts we are Ukrainian. Thus, our anniversary Ensemble of North America, composed of Ukrainian fraternal organization in North America. also celebrates Ukraine, her aspirations and her future. talented musicians and singers from cities The UNA’s development has been intertwined with decades of The third aspect is the professionalism that has led to the con- throughout the United States and Canada Ukrainian community life in North America, with a focus on tinued success of the UNA, and of our two newspapers, Svoboda who perform under the artistic direction of three fundamental aspects. and The Ukrainian Weekly. Thanks are due to our leaders and Oksana Rodak and Oksana Zelinska. For The first of these aspects is the integration of Ukrainians into staff for their contributions to our fraternal organization’s many in the audience in Morristown, the American society. The UNA helped the working man and woman strength. 20-member ensemble’s performance here who arrived this country, but it also had a role in promoting the And to you, dear members of the Ukrainian National was their first exposure to this group found- talents of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Association, we pledge to remain a vital voice in our community ed in 2015. The WBENA’s program included Today we can proudly say that an astronaut, historians, mathe- and to accept and meet the new challenges of the future. the classic bandura work “Echo of the

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Ukrainian American Veterans award nine scholarships for 2019

by Nicholas Skirka YONKERS, N.Y. – At the 72nd annual national convention of Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) held in New Haven, Conn., on October 31-November 2, the recipients of the 2019 UAV Scholarship Awards were announced. The UAV Scholarship Committee selects and awards scholarship money to matriculated undergraduate college students. The purpose of the scholarship awards is to help students pay for tuition, books, or school supplies. Students are required to write an essay (400-500 words) about a current military or related topic. Other criteria con- sidered are academic achievement and extracurricular activities. This year, nine students applied and received UAV scholarship awards. Brandon Paul Hrycak (New Jersey), who attends the Veronica Coffey Brandon Paul Hrycak Deanna Marie Koski University of California Irvine, is majoring in environmental science and policy. He is the recipient of a $500 scholarship given by Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union of Newark, N.J. Julianna Rose Shatynski (New Jersey) attends The College of New Jersey, where she is majoring in elementary educa- tion. She is the recipient of the $500 award donated by Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union of Philadelphia. Anjelika Kuziv (Illinois) attends the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and is majoring in molecular and cel- lular biology. She is the recipient of $500 scholarship donated by UAV Post 32 and Nova UA Federal Credit Union of Clifton, N.J. Deanna Marie Koski (New York) a student at Pace University, is majoring in film and screen studies. She is the recipient of a $500 award in memory of Michael Demchuk, who started the UAV Scholarship Fund in 1992-1993. Alexander Ihor Kowinko Anjelika Kuziv Patrick T. Monks Alexander Ihor Kowinko (Connecticut), who attends Sacred Heart University and is majoring in nursing, is the recipient of a $500 award donated by UAV Post 40 in Florida. Four students received $400 scholarships. Natalie Anne Reid (Massachusetts) attends Framingham State University and is majoring in Food and Nutrition. Patrick T. Monks (Connecticut) is attending Western Connecticut State University and is majoring in Creative Writing. Veronica J. Coffey (Indiana) attends Indiana University Bloomington and her major is international studies. Talia Szozda (Connecticut) is a freshman at the University of Connecticut and has not yet declared a major. Students interested in applying for the UAV Scholarship Award should fill out an application, send their college transcript (unofficial copy), write an essay on one of the year’s topics, and e-mail a high resolution digital photo. Applications are available on the UAV website: www. Natalie Anne Reid Julianna Rose Shatynski Talia Szozda uavets.org. To be eligible for a UAV scholarship, applicants must be program are eligible. Applications are accepted all-year mation, e-mail [email protected] or call 914-965- descendants of or related to Ukrainian American veterans. around and the deadline is August 31. 3707. Applicants should be full-time undergraduate college stu- Applications for the scholarship should be sent to the The UAV National Scholarship Committee members are: dents in a degree program. In addition, students attending UAV National Scholarship Officer, Nicholas Skirka, 109 John Galik, Peter Olijarczyk, Maksym Makarczuk and accredited trade schools or institutions that have a degree Windsor Terrace, Yonkers, NY 10701. For additional infor- Russel Olijarczyk.

tend to be comfortable where they are. It is also not possible to overlook such an es” are very prominent, since they allow Transforming... At the same time, people who work hard important factor as training young doctors. doctors to practice various skills required often look better, and it may seem that they Because the new system won’t have a for surgery. In Ukraine, because of the (Continued from page 9) do not need help, so they are often left future unless there is a transfer of knowl- peculiarities of legislation and the mentali- profound changes in the health-care sys- without any help. However, these exact edge and experience from senior and expe- ty of people, there are no cadaver courses, tem. I urge you not to support corruption in people are the ones who could really rienced doctors to younger and less experi- unlike in the U.S. Ukrainian doctors have to developing countries. If we are to create a change something in the country. enced ones. fly abroad for such training, and a three-day new world, then this world must be based People who can change something are So what do Ukrainian doctors who want course can easily cost several thousand dol- on principles that are universally recog- people who are ready to work harder than to change the system, already work legally, lars. For a Ukrainian doctor it is a big sum, nized in your Western world. others, learn more than others and invest pay taxes, invest in development, don’t but without such courses modern neuro- 2. Helping those who are not ready to their income into self-development. want to leave their country, and are ready surgical training cannot exist. help themselves. 3. Help those who want to leave the to share their knowledge and skills with 3. Advice and experience of U.S. special- In our country, there is a saying: “water country. future generations need? ists. does not flow under lying stone.” Helping a This is the most painful question for me, 1. Assistance in the purchase of new As you already know, thanks to numer- person who is not ready to work hard and but there are many examples. A typical modern equipment. ous visits of Dr. Luke Tomycz, we have man- help himself is not effective. I often see the example: foreign doctors visit Ukraine and For example, at our clinic, we are con- aged to achieve a lot. Thanks to Luke, Maria efforts of foreigners to help the weakest meet an extremely talented English- stantly developing and introducing new and the Razom team, we can talk with you and worst hospitals. Pity is certainly a vir- speaking doctor. They are ready to say any- medical technologies. However, we always right now. However, we need your advice tue. However, it is not uncommon for lazy thing in order to get internships abroad. strive to remain affordable for average not only in neurosurgery. We need your and unintuitive people to work in such hos- And instead of studying and acquiring Ukrainians. We want to be a “clinic for the experience in other medical specialties as pitals. They are certainly happy to receive knowledge that will help Ukrainian people.” That is why the cost of treatment well. Assistance in organizational ques- help, but they are not ready to learn, devel- patients, they will look for any opportunity in our clinic is low. Unfortunately, this sig- tions, staff management, nursing care and op and work hard. They will always find a to stay there for a fellowship, and then for nificantly slows down the process of pur- rehabilitation is also important. reason why they work in such poverty. the residency. In a few years these people chasing new equipment. The most important thing that you, U.S. They will always say, “If I had the opportu- leave Ukraine forever. Dear friends, you 2. Help to attend hands-on courses. citizens, can give to the world, and to devel- nity, I would go to study abroad.” But if you have enough doctors in your country, don’t Neurosurgery is a specialty that has a lot oping countries especially, is your accumu- ask them to give $1,000 for the training out take ours. to do with craft. And to master a craft, prac- lated knowledge and experience. Because it of their own pocket, they will never agree. 4. Helping those who are not ready to tice is important. When it comes to neuro- is the most valuable thing. Thank you for So, helping such people has no effect. They help others. surgical training, so-called “cadaver cours- your support. No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 13

Ukraine Global... (Continued from page 7) dential and parliamentary elections when smart, creative and proactive trainees have opportunities to receive a unique experi- ence.” She added that, even though I, her intern, had no formal university education, I “showed a high level of interpersonal skills and formal knowledge.” This summer proved to be the most pro- ductive out of four years of UGS intern- ships. Eighteen alumni worked for 14 orga- nizations and companies, including Deloitte, Mazars, East Europe Foundation, ZEO Alliance, Metelyk Grant, etc. I attribute this growth to the change of attitudes in the pool of Ukrainian businesses. Instead of cautiously approaching unfamiliar practic- es and the international students that bring them, employers now eagerly invite us to contribute to the ongoing projects and U.S.-Ukraine Business Council exchange experience. East Europe Foundation, a Ukrainian At the Ukraine Global Scholars Alumni Event in Kyiv on August 3. international charitable foundation dedi- working process. They already started their which comprises 200 top Ukrainian com- and foster the understanding of two cul- cated to shaping national policies and career on a high note – came up with a new panies represented around the world, tures. engaging society in the decision-making vision of themselves as an actor, as a profes- helped to make the event happen. They The room was still bubbling with excite- process, national-level reforms in the areas sional. With a new plan to make things provided us with a room for networking ment after the formalities were over. The of SMEs, administrative services, e-gover- through projects of international assis- and, more importantly, professionals to new generation of UGS finalists, alumni and nance, e-participation, regional inclusive tance. With seeing the essence of a process network with. The keynote speaker, U.S. professionals mingled; there were group and sustainable development, shared its versus executing tasks routinely with no Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine William Taylor discussions as well as one-on-one conver- experience of working with Ukraine Global clue about why they need to be done. gave us advice on a variety of opportunities sations. I looked across the room and didn’t Scholars finalist Olesia Savka. “Maybe the Learning-obsessive enthusiasts. That’s a available in the U.S. and ways to use even notice the beautiful view of Kyiv from thing that should be told in the first place, beautifully crisp definition of who Ukraine American education to contribute to the eighth floor. My gaze was fixed on the young people like Olesia have the desire to Global Scholars interns are,” said EEF growth back home. Education remains one smiles and murmur of excited voices, com- learn, have high motivation and try to maxi- Program Director Natalia Slynko. of the central ways to establish strong dip- ing together to create something new and mize results in each of the stages of the The U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, lomatic relationships between countries better for our country.

are dotted along the 400-kilometer ATO Metinvest to turn off, or turn down the steel airports. line. These will be broadcasting TV in James Brooke... factories. The cab driver said: Breathe deep- The prime minister was explicit Russian and Ukrainian to people in the ly! So that was nice. Sure it’s a run-down, about the need for legal reform. Clearly, (Continued from page 3) occupied parts of Donbass and also Crimea. post-Soviet city, but you see new stores and they understand that the courts must So you’re breaking down the information conflict zone. But Zaporizhzhia Is emerging renovations. It may well be that we have work, that investors must be assured. isolation. Secondly, at the Mariupol confer- as a regional airport. SkyUp is going to base fixed positions. If you look at the map, Seoul Was there much talk about this? a Boeing there. They have international ence, the PM signed with the executives of is only 50 kilometers from the DMZ. So you flights going to Barcelona, Minsk and the the top three mobile companies to provide can have a kooky neighbor nearby, and, if It’s at the top of every foreign investor Emirates. In March, Wizzair will start flying 4G to 90 perent of Ukraine’s population you respect your lines, you can thrive. worry list – corruption and the lack of real- within a couple of years. So that again is ly effective courts here. So that is a turn-off out of Zaporizhzhia to six EU [European What’s your take at this stage on the breaking down the digital divide from areas for foreign investors. More so than the situ- Union] cities. Zelenskyy administration? that are physically remote from the center. ation with Russia in the southeast. There How far is Zaporizhzhia from Mariupol? You have to keep your eye on the ball. As was talk about fixing this. It’s difficult to What was the general atmosphere early as next year or two years from now, gauge the progress. The high anti-corrup- Now it’s only two and a half hours. It like amongst the participants? Some you’re going to see a different country. tion court has started. We hope it isn’t the was previously a nightmarish four-hour have told me they felt that the tone was There’s going to be a lot of privatization. type of thing you saw in the past: For my drive of dodging potholes. It is interesting a bit too upbeat. to see how a brand-new strip of smooth These public private partnerships are going enemies the law, for my friends everything. asphalt attracts traffic. There’s a startling Well, I think it was realistic. There was a to bring in foreign capital to build ports and That it’s not selective justice. amount of traffic on that two-lane highway. lot of buzz, a lot of people exchanging biz But it was smooth and seemed to be well- cards, introducing each other. I think there built and lasting. is a bit of realism there. How far will the mented and disoriented, but it is by no peace process really go? I bet if you took a The Kremlin... means archaic and stagnant; its moderniza- Briefly, on the performances of the poll many people would say that in one tion continues no matter what ultra-con- president and prime minister. year from now we’ll have a in (Continued from page 2) servative norms and values are imposed by It was good that people got to get close to the east, that Ukrainian sovereignty will not step (Kommersant, November 1). the official propaganda. them. People could mingle a bit with the PM. be restored short term, that Russian troops The Kremlin is worried any reasonable The Kremlin towers provide no better will not leave short term. The number one concern for foreign inves- compromise in defusing tensions with defense than the Berlin Wall did against the tors is what will happen to PrivatBank. Will You made a good point in UBN – not- Ukraine or lifting the self-punishing coun- students and teachers, professionals and PrivatBank be returned to the man who ing that a war is going on, but there are ter-sanctions against the European Union pensioners, who are becoming fed up with emptied $5 billion out of it – Ihor many countries where wars are going would be interpreted by imaginary exter- the corrupt self-serving rulers and start Kolomoisky. President Zelenskyy and PM on and that should not deter investors nal and domestic “enemies” as a sign of chanting, “We are the people.” [Oleksiy] Honcharuk very directly said that’s from investing if conditions are right. weakness. This intransigence, however, not going to happen. Now some people Bohdan, right. After the Mariupol event I does not make for a convincing show of The article above is reprinted from weren’t quite happy with it. It wasn’t direct went to the inauguration of the second strength, and the rejection of even curtailed Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from enough for them. That was a key issue. The largest solar plant in Europe, largest in democratic freedoms condemns Mr. Putin’s its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, top guy from the EBRD said: We’re tired of Ukraine. DTEK inaugurated that on regime to paralysis. Russian society is frag- www.jamestown.org. mixed messages, mixed signals. So the jury is Thursday. Then on Friday they inaugurated still out on that. And that is a deal breaker for a major wind power plant. If you can imag- the IMF [International Monetary Fund]. Are ine 26 towers each one higher than the media campaigns, briefings with policy- they really serious about this. To some Monument to the Motherland in Kyiv. UWC launches... makers and commemorative events to degree they raised the bar further. Are you share the story of the Holodomor. These are big, 100 meters high, they are (Continued from page 1) going to get the $5 billion back? We don’t marching across the Azov coastline picking “Guided by the motto ‘Ukraine remem- know the answer to that. up the wind. They are part of DTEK’s Germany, Andriy Melnyk, the Embassy of bers – the world acknowledges!’ we must Ukraine in Germany, the Association of address the challenge before us to consoli- As we know, Mariupol is near the investment of $1 billion to build 1 gigawatt of power from renewables solar and wind Ukrainian Organizations in Germany and date the efforts and experience of frontline. Isn’t it a bit isolated? What’s other key Ukrainian organizations and com- Ukrainians worldwide into one coordinated being doing to break down the isolation? in this year alone. It was impressive. DTEK and the Chinese built the second largest munity members. campaign to raise awareness in Germany of I talked about the asphalt highway. The solar plant in Europe in six months. The campaign will engage a broad spec- the Holodomor,” stated UWC Vice-President doubling of trains from Kyiv. There is now a trum of religious leaders, politicians, schol- Stefan Romaniw, who chairs the UWC daily night train that goes down there. But And the city itself – did you get a feel ars and representatives of civil society. The International Holodomor Awareness and equally important for the hearts and minds that it was the war zone? Or were things various initiatives will include conferences, Recognition Committee. “We must act relaxed? of people in Donbas, USAID has helped to media engagement, digital presentation of together in memory of the millions of vic- fund 11 digital TV transmission towers that I think things are relaxed. They got survivor testimonies, film screenings, social tims of Stalin’s genocidal terror.” 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45

men there, HRW said, citing estimates based said Trump wanted Ukrainian President gators a new sworn statement in which he NEWSBRIEFS on data provided by Russia’s Defense Volodymyr Zelenskyy to publicly announce updated his earlier remarks, also made Ministry. For the fall 2019 campaign, an investigation into Democrats and the under oath. In the statement, Mr. Sondland (Continued from page 2) Russian authorities plan to enlist a total of Ukrainian gas company Burisma, which was claims his memory was refreshed after he script men in occupied Crimea to serve in 135,000 men, including about 2,600 from linked to Joe Biden’s son, prior to agreeing read the opening statements of two other the Russian armed forces in violation of Crimea. HRW said that, since 2016, Russian to a White House visit for Mr. Zelenskyy and key witnesses who testified in the inquiry. international law. “As an occupying power, authorities have been sending conscripts before Washington would release military He said he now remembers a conversation Russia not only has no right to conscript from Crimea to serve at military bases assistance. “By mid-July it was becoming in Warsaw with a top aide to Ukrainian people in Crimea, but its draft is blatantly throughout Russia. The Ukrainian govern- clear to me that the meeting President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which he violating international law,” Hugh ment has repeatedly protested Russia’s con- Zelenskyy wanted was conditioned on the told Andriy Yermak, an aide to the Williamson, Europe and Central Asia direc- scription actions in Crimea. (RFE/RL) investigations of Burisma and alleged Ukrainian president, that “resumption of tor at Human Rights Watch, said in a state- Taylor saw link between U.S. aid and probe Ukrainian interference in the 2016 U.S. elec- U.S. aid would not likely occur until Ukraine ment on November 1. “Doubling down on tions,” Mr. Taylor said in his opening state- provided the anti-corruption statement that this violation, Russian authorities are also The leaders of the Democratic-led com- ment. In the latest transcript, the chargé we had been discussing for weeks.” Mr. pressing criminal charges against people mittees spearheading an impeachment d’affaires said he understood the reason for Sondland said the remarks were the culmi- who refuse to serve in its armed forces.” inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump investigating Burisma was to cast Biden, the nation of months of pressure placed on Kyiv, HRW noted: “Under the Fourth Geneva have released the transcript of their inter- former U.S. vice president, “in a bad light.” mainly through Mr. Trump’s personal law- Convention, to which Russia is a party, an view with William Taylor, the top U.S. envoy Mr. Taylor told lawmakers the demand was yer Rudy Giuliani, to open “anti-corruption” occupying power may not compel residents to Ukraine, saying it clearly shows improper being “driven” by Mr. Trump’s personal law- investigations into the Bidens and into of the occupied territory to serve in its behavior by Mr. Trump. House of yer, Rudy Giuliani, who has pushed an Trump’s unsubstantiated belief that Ukraine armed or auxiliary forces. It also explicitly Representatives committee chairs Adam unfounded theory that Ukraine interfered in assisted the Democrats in the 2016 election. prohibits any ‘pressure or propaganda Schiff, Eliot Engel, and Carolyn Maloney said the last U.S. presidential vote. (RFE/RL, with Mr. Sondland admitted to House investiga- which aims at securing voluntary enlist- in a joint statement on November 6: “The reporting by Reuters, AP and AFP) tors that he understood the linkage was ment.’ ” The New York-based rights watch- testimony of Ambassador Taylor... shows “improper.” (RFE/RL, with reporting by Yovanovitch says she felt ‘threatened’ dog added, “These prohibitions are absolute, how President Trump withheld military aid Reuters, AP and AFP) and their violation is a grave breach of the to Ukraine and conditioned its release, as Marie Yovanovitch, who was abruptly Zelenskyy snaps at volunteer soldiers conventions.” Occupation authorities have well as a vital White House meeting, on the recalled as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine ear- imposed criminal penalties against those president of Ukraine publicly announcing lier this year, told congressional investiga- In an unannounced move, President investigations into debunked conspiracy who refuse to comply with the draft, with tors that she felt unsupported by the State theories” involving political rivals. Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the settle- the numbers of men being punished Department prior to her departure, and Ambassador Taylor, the U.S. chargé ment of Zolote, where the next stage of dis- increasing over the years. “Russia should threatened by President Donald Trump d’affaires in Kyiv, testified on October 22 in a engagement of forces is set to take place, to immediately cease these practices, release afterward. Ms. Yovanovitch, testified before 10-hour closed-door session as part of the talk with volunteer troops stationed in the Crimeans who have been forced to serve in U.S. lawmakers last month; excerpts of her first phase of the impeachment inquiry. The area, the UNIAN news service reported on the Russian forces, and abide by its obliga- October 11 testimony had previously been tions as an occupying power,” said HRW. The text of his opening statement at that session October 26. In a video published on social leaked, but the Democratic-led committees rights watchdog said it reviewed dozens of was previously made public. The November networks, one of the soldiers is heard tell- spearheading the impeachment effort judgments from courts in Crimea relating to 6 release consisted of transcripts of Taylor’s ing the president: “We are hospitable here released the entire transcript of her alleged criminal draft-evasion cases and question-and-answer session with House – have a seat and let’s talk.” Mr. Zelenskyy appearance on November 4. A veteran identified 63 guilty verdicts since 2017. “The lawmakers. According to the new tran- accepted the invitation but later in the con- Foreign Service officer, Ambassador true number of such cases is most likely scripts, Mr. Taylor was asked if aid to Kyiv versation he apparently snapped at a ques- Yovanovitch said she was the victim of a higher,” it said, “as not all cases and judg- was contingent upon the Ukrainians hold- tion about whether he is going to meet with shadowy smear campaign, conducted by ments have been made public.” In most ing investigations demanded by Trump. war veterans regarding the “No to surren- allies of Mr. Trump, when she was prema- cases, men were fined between 5,000 and “That was my clear understanding, security- der” rallies held across Ukraine [in protest turely recalled from her post in Kyiv in May. 60,000 rubles ($77 to $1,000), HRW report- assistance money would not come until the against the implementation of the so-called Two months after she left, President Trump ed. Overall, since Russia occupied Crimea, president [of Ukraine] committed to pursue Steinmeier formula for settlement of the authorities have conscripted 18,000-18,900 the investigation,” the transcript read. He had a phone call with Ukraine’s newly Donbas conflict.] “People demanded a elected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in meeting,” the serviceman told the presi- which he criticized Ms. Yovanovitch as “bad dent. Mr. Zelenskyy answered: “I came to news.” Asked for her reaction when she tell you to withdraw weapons. And you’re learned how Mr. Trump criticized her dur- flipping the topic. You can’t be voicing any ing the phone call with Mr. Zelenskyy, Ms. ultimatums to me in the first place.” To the Yovanovitch said she was shocked that Mr. military’s claim that someone might have TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Trump would speak about her, or any or e-mail [email protected] handed the president information about ambassador, in that way. She also said she the protests in Ukraine and the desire of felt threatened. Ms. Yovanovitch also said the participants to meet with him, Mr. SERVICES PROFESSIONALS she was told by Ukrainian officials late last Zelenskyy replied: “Who did? It was raining year that Mr. Trump’s personal lawyer across Ukraine yesterday – that’s what they Rudy Giuliani was in touch with Ukrainian told me.” The soldier, who identified him- Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko “and self as Denys, explained that the veterans that they had plans, and that they were had handed a letter to the governor of the going to, you know, do things, including to Mykolayiv region with a demand to see the me.” (Mike Eckel of RFE/RL) president. “He did hand it to me, and I’ll Sondland revises his testimony read it. Listen, I’m the president of this state. I’m 42. I’m not some loser. I came U.S. Ambassador to the European Union here to you, telling you ‘take away your Gordon Sondland has revised his earlier tes- weapons.’ So don’t you flip this all to ral- timony before congressional impeachment lies,” Mr. Zelenskyy said. “I don’t see under- investigators, now acknowledging he knew standing in your eyes. But what I’m seeing the administration withheld military aid to is a guy who thought he’s talking to some OPPORTUNITIES МАРІЯ ДРИЧ Ukraine while pressuring Kyiv to investigate Ліцензований Продавець softie, trying to shift topics,” the president Страхування Життя President Donald Trump’s rivals. The added, once again vowing to read the letter. remarks made public on November 5 were Earn extra income! МАRІA DRICH As reported earlier, disengagement of Licensed Life Insurance Agent part of transcripts released this week by the troops in the Luhansk region was agreed The Ukrainian Weekly is looking Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. Democratic-led committees spearheading during the round of Minsk talks on October for advertising sales agents. the impeachment effort of Trump in the 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 1. (UNIAN, via Ukrainian Canadian For additional information contact House of Representatives. Following Mr. Congress Daily Briefing) Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, Tel.: 973-292-9800 ext. 3035 Sondland’s testimony last month, the The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. e-mail: [email protected] ambassador’s lawyers gave House investi- (Continued on page 16)

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COMMUnItY CHrOnICLe Defender of Ukraine Day observed in Illinois

by Maria Korkatsch-Groszko BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Initiated by the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago, in cooperation with St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Bloomingdale, Ill., the Ukrainian community of Chicago and Illinois sub- urbs, children of the St. Andrew Ukrainian School and parishioners of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral gathered on Saturday, October 12, to honor the heroic ser- vice and sacrifices of Ukrainians who protected the people of Ukraine throughout history and in its current struggle against Russian aggression. Since the 12th century, the Mother of God as an inter- cessor, patron and protector of Ukrainians has been estab- lished in Ukrainian history. Kings, princes, Kozaks and het- mans chose the Mother of God as their patron and protec- tor. On October 14, Ukrainians worldwide gather annually to celebrate the feast of the Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection (Pokrova) of Our Most Holy and Ever- Virgin Mary. John Jaresko On October 14, 2014, Ukrainian President Petro Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago Larysa Gerasko with clergy, Ukrainian American Veterans, representatives Poroshenko decreed a new holiday due to the Russian mili- of the Organization for Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine and the Women’s Association for Defense of Four tary intervention and aggression in Ukraine (2014-pres- Freedoms for Ukraine at the “Nebesna Sotnia” monument in Bloomingdale, Ill. ent) – Defender of Ukraine Day. The holiday was enshrined of the military-historical calendar of Russia… we will Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation-USA Inc., in a law passed by the Ukrainian Parliament on March 5, honor the defenders of our homeland, not someone else’s.” Organization for Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine, 2015. Volodymyr Vyatrovych, former head of the Ukrainian Women’s Association for Defense of Four Freedoms for On August 24, 2014, President Poroshenko had pro- Institute of National Remembrance, lobbied to designate Ukraine and the Ukrainian American Youth Association claimed that “…Ukraine should not celebrate the holidays October 14 in honor of the Ukrainian Kozaks, the honored the defenders of Ukraine with their attendance and the current Ukrainian Nadia Tyshchenko, director of the St. Andrew School of Armed Forces. Historically, the feast was especially popular Ukrainian Studies, arranged to have children place flowers among Ukrainian Kozaks, who had celebrated it since at at the Heavenly Brigade (Nebesna Sotnia) Memorial least the 17th century, as they believed the Mother of God Monument. to be their patroness. The Ukrainian Insurgent Army chose During her remarks, Consul General of Ukraine in October 14, 1942, to be the official day of its establishment. Chicago Larysa Gerasko stated: “…today, Ukrainians The ecumenical service in Bloomingdale was officiated throughout the world honor feats of combat and dedica- by participating clergy: the Very Rev. Victor Poliarny, secre- tion of people who have devoted their lives in service to tary of the Vicariate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people and protection of our homeland. pastor of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral; and Today, members of the Ukrainian servicemen, service- the Revs. Mykhailo Leschyshyn, Anatoliy Basarab, Oleksiy women and volunteers are defending our independence Kasperuk, Yaroslav Marykot and Dmytriy Bihun. and territorial integrity of Ukraine and give a serious chal- Responses during the memorial service were sung by the lenge to Russia’s armed aggression… let the presence of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Choir. each and every one of us become an embodiment of unity Maria Korkatsch-Groszko Ukrainian American Veterans Post 32, the Ukrainian of the Ukrainian American community and support of Consul General Larysa Gerasko delivers remarks. Congress Committee of America – Illinois Division, Ukraine and her heroes.”

St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church in Apopka celebrates 40th anniversary

by Nadia Matkiswky On January 7, 1979, Day and Paul Mallegol according to the Julian calendar, the first lit- urgy was celebrated by Father Andrij APOPKA, Fla. – In the 1970s, a group of Nazarewycz, pastor. Ukrainians bought acres of orchard land in Forty years later on October 13, the par- Apopka and started to build homes and ish celebrated the feast day of the Mother of plant fruit trees for themselves. But this God’s Protection, and liturgy was concele- wasn’t enough – they needed a place of brated by Father Jaroslav Shudrak, pastor, worship as a Ukrainian Catholic communi- and two visiting pastors, Father Bohdan ty. A fund-raising drive commenced, result- Barytsky of the Epiphany of Our Lord ing in the building of a church and commu- Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, nity center named St. Mary Protectress Fla., and Father Vasyl Petriv of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church of Apopka. Ukrainian Catholic Church in Northport, Fla.

Paul Mallegol Parishioners listen to Father Jaroslav Shudrak give a sermon in St. Mary Protectress Church during the concelebrated liturgy. The celebration started with the rosary, to the event committee for its hard work followed by the blessing of the water and and dedication. divine liturgy. St. Mary’s is located at 45 Lake McCoy Following the service, parishioners were Drive, Apopka, FL 32712, a short distance invited to a bountiful buffet. The entertain- north of Orlando. Additional details can be At the parish’s 40th anniversary celebration (from left) are: Dobrodiyka Ivanka and ment included the Ukrainian Dancers of found on the website http://stmaryukr Father Bohdan Barytsky from Northport, Fla., and Dobrodiyka Luba and Father Miami. The singing and dancing were fan- churchorlando.org/ or on the Facebook page Vasyl Petriv from St. Petersburg, Fla. tastic. Special acknowledgment was given Ukrchurchorl. Visitors are always welcome. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45

SPORTSSHORTS by Matthew SOCCER Friendly match draws 2-2 Nigeria the qualifying stage of the UEFA Champions Dubas with matches against Stalitsa Minsk on League for three consecutive years. November 20, against Barcelona on Ukraine tied 2-2 in its international Shevchenko named top-20 greatest November 21 and against Sparta Praha on friendly match with Nigeria on September Oleksandriya, Dynamo in Europa League British newspaper The Independent has November 23. The top team from each group 10 in Dnipro. Nigeria led the scoring with advances to the final tournament stage. compiled a rating of the 100 greatest play- Joe Aribo in the fourth minute and Victor Dynamo Kyiv and Oleksandriya are in the ers of the 21st century. Former Dynamo group stage of the UEFA Europa’s League. Osimhen off a penalty kick with 2-0 until BOXING Kyiv, Milan and Chelsea striker and current the late part of the second half. Ukraine Dynamo, in second place in Group B, won Ukraine manager took showed vibrant signs of life in the 78th 1-0 against Malmo (Sweden) on September Lomachenko WBC franchise champ 19 and tied 1-1 with Copenhagen on 19th place in the list. Shevchenko is ahead minute with a goal by Oleksandr Lightweight WBA/WBO/WBC champion October 24 and tied 1-1 in the second-leg of PSG striker Neymar (No. 20). The first Zinkchenko, followed one minute later by Vasyl Lomachenko was named “franchise” on November 7. Dynamo plays Malmo on and second places went to Barcelona for- Roman Yaremchuk in the 79th minute to champion at the WBC 57th convention at November 28, Lugano (Switzerland) on ward Lionel Messi and Juventus forward equalize. Nigeria used the match to prepare Grand Oasis Hotel in Cancun on October 20. December 12. Oleksandriya, in fourth place Cristiano Ronaldo. The 20 greatest players for its Africa Cup qualifiers. Last year the When Lomachenko retires, he will hold the in Group I, lost 1-3 against Vfl Wolfsburg of the 21st century, according to The team came in third place. tile of honorary champion. Lomachenko is (Germany) on September 19, tied 1-1 with Independent, are Lionel Messi, Cristiano scheduled to fight against the winner of the KAA Gent (Belgium) on October 3, tied 1-1 Ronaldo, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Andres Iniesta, Konoplyanka moves to Shakhtar Donetsk IBF lightweight Richard Commey versus with Saint-Etienne (France) on October 24. Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Teofimo Lopez on December 14. Yevhen Konoplyanka signed a three-year Oleksandriya tied 2-2 in its second-leg Kaka, Fabio Cannavaro, Andrea Pirlo, Sergio contract with Shakhtar Donetsk after play- Ramos, Gianluigi Buffon, Philipp Lahm, Luis match on November 7 against St. Etienne. Berinchyk wins WBO lightweight title ing for Germany’s Schalke 04 since 2016, as Oleksandriya plays Vfl Wolfsburg on Figo, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Steven announced by Shakhtar on September 2. Lightweight Denys Berinchyk (12-0, 7 Gerrard, Andriy Shevchenko, Neymar. The November 28, and against Gent on Prior to that he played for Sevilla (Spain) December 12. The top two teams from each KO) won the vacant WBO international title top 10 players in the rating played for since 2015. Konoplyanka’s contract with group advance to the knockout phase. by unanimous decision after 12 rounds Barcelona or Real Madrid. Schalke was set to expire in June 2020. against Patricio Lopez Moreno (26-4, 19 KO) Other clubs that expressed interest were Yaremchuk extends contract with Gent of Mexico on October 5 in Kyiv. Judges scored Shakhtar in UEFA Champions League the fight 120-108, 120-108, 120-109. Besiktas (Turkey), Roma and Sampdoria Roman Yaremchuk has extended his con- Shakhtar Donetsk, in second place in (Italy). Konoplyanka’s transfer value was an tract with Belgium’s Gent until 2023. The Derevyanchenko loses against Golovkin Group C of the UEFA Champions League, estimated 6.5 million euros and Shakhtar Ukrainian forward arrived in August 2017 won 2-1 against Ataltanta (Italy) on paid 1.5 million euros for the midfielder. Middleweight Sergiy Derevyanchenko and played 95 matches in all competitions (13-2, 10 KO) IBF mandatory challenger is October 1 in Milan, and lost 0-3 against for the club. In 16 games, he scored 12 goals Manchester City on September 18 in Dynamo Kyiv changes head coach lost the vacant title by unanimous decision and made three assists. Least season, he against Gennady Golovkin (40-1-1, 35 KO) at Metalist Stadium. The second- Dynamo Kyiv has replaced its former showed the same result in 45 matches. of Kazakhstan on October 5 at Madison leg match against Manchester City is on head coach, Alyaksandr Khatsevich, with Square Garden in New York. After 12 November 26 in Manchester, England. Dynamo Sports Director Oleksiy FUTSAL rounds, the judges scored the fight 115- Shakhtar tied 2-2 with Dinamo Zagreb on Mykhaylychenko as the new head coach, as Ukraine in Elite Round of WC qualifiers 112, 115-112, 114-113. October 22 in Kharkiv and tied 3-3 jin the announced on the official club website on second-leg match on November 6 in August 14. Mykhaylychenko, who worked Ukraine finished in second place in Shabranskyy wins by DQ Zagreb, and plays against Ataltanta on as head coach of Dynamo in 2002-2004, Group 2 of the FIFA 2020 Futsal World Cup Light heayweight Vyacheslav Shabranskyy December 11. The top two teams advance had his first training session with the team qualification round. Ukraine won 7-1 (20-2, 17 KO) won by eighth-round disquali- to the Round of 16, and the third-place on August 16. Khatsevich was replaced due against Kosovo on October 24, tied 2-2 with fication against Felix Valera (18-2, 15 KO) team is relegated to the Europa League. to Dynamo Kyiv having not advanced past Slovenia on October 25 and won 5-1 of the Dominican Republic on September against North Macedonia on October 27. 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. U-19 finishes third in Group B Lomachenko extends contract with Top Rank Ukraine won 7-0 against the Lightweight WBA, WBC, WBO champion Netherlands on September 8, lost 1-7 Vasyl Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KO) extended against Spain on September 9 and lost 1-3 his contract with promoter Top Rank for an against Croatia on September 11 in Group additional four years. Lomachenko is B matches of the 2019 UEFA Under-19 expected to unify his titles with the winner Futsal Championships. Spain won 6-1 between IBF title holder Richard Commey against Croatia in the final. (29-2, 26 KO) of Ghana and Teofimo Lopez moves upb Champions League (14-0, 11 KO) of the U.S.A. on December 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Prodexim Kherson finished in second Bursak fights Lemieux in December place in Group 2 of the UEFA Futsal in Montreal Champions League. Kherson tied 1-1 against Benefica (Portugal) on October 9, won 7-3 Super middleweight Maxim Bursak (33- against Halle Gooik (Belgium) and won 8-3 5, 15 KO) is scheduled to fight on December against Aras Naxcivan (Uzbekistan) on 7 against David Lemieux (40-4, 34 KO) of October 12. Kherson has drawn Group D, Canada at the Bell Center.

negligence toward journalists,” during the NEWSBRIEFS five years that he ruled the country until los- ing an election in May. “Will [Mr. Zelenskyy] (Continued from page 14) personally initiate the fight against journal- RFE/RL reporter addresses Rada committee ists who criticize his government and dam- age therefore his rating? Will he silently An RFE/RL journalist has challenged observe other people’s efforts against jour- lawmakers and President Volodymyr nalists... ?” Tkach asked lawmakers present Zelenskyy’s government “to do their job” at the session. “I demand the authorities do and ensure a free press amid a campaign by their job, which is to secure the rule of law. I a former high-level official against the edito- just want to do my job, but very often I’m rial staff of investigative journalism group unable to do so. You are always able to do Skhemy (Schemes), a joint project run by your job, but do you actually want to do it?” RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service and UA:Pershy The hearings came a day after Andriy television. Mykhaylo Tkach, a reporter for Portnov, a former lawmaker and deputy Skhemy, on November 6 addressed a ses- head of ex-President Viktor Yanukovych’s sion of the parliamentary Committee on administration, followed through on his Freedom of Expression devoted to journal- threats to disclose further personal data of ists’ safety, vowing to continue investigative members of Skhemy. The move, which has journalism even though reporters are been condemned by RFE/RL President attacked on a regular basis with what seems Jamie Fly and press-freedom groups, was to be impunity. Mr. Tkach blamed much of apparently prompted by a Skhemy investi- the current anti-press climate on Mr. gation into him and his relations with offi- Zelenskyy’s predecessor, , cials currently in the Ukrainian govern- who created an “atmosphere of hatred and ment. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 17

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ety of disciplines other than history being Dr. Mueller’s winning lesson plan will be represented amongst the submissions, posted on the HREC Education website for Priest presents to Pope Francis including a geography lesson,” stated educators to download and use in the class- Valentina Kuryliw, HREC director of educa- room. tion, who created the prize. “Submissions HREC Education also announced that in may be sent by teachers in Canada and the 2020 the HREC Educator Award for United States. This is the first time the Holodomor Lesson Plan Development will award has gone to an American educator. increase for an individual prize, up to, but The award is intended to foster the develop- not exceeding, $2,000 (Canadian). ment of innovative, creative and interactive Information about the award and the lessons for Grades K-12 in school curricula award application may be downloaded which develop critical thinking skills while from HREC Education’s website at educa- addressing the topic of the Holodomor.” tion.holodomor.ca.

Intern from Ukraine participates in ULEC project ULEC EDMONTON, Alberta – From June to September, the Ukrainian Language Education Center of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies hosted Nadiia Shapovalova, a student of the Oles Honchar National University in the city of Dnipro, as Vatican Media an intern sponsored by the Globalink TERRYVILLE, Conn. – The Rev. Dr. Paul Luniw, pastor of St. Michael Ukrainian Research Internship program run by the Catholic Church in Terryville, Conn., and judicial vicar of the Stamford Eparchy, Canadian NGO Mitacs. recently attended the 24th International Congress of the Society for the Law of For 20 years, this organization has been Eastern Churches in Rome, whose topic was “Fifty Years of Encounter Among implementing educational and scientific the Eastern Churches: How Canon Law Assists in the Ecumenical Dialogue.” The research programs in Canada, in close keynote speaker was Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. After a private tour of cooperation with 70 universities, 6,000 the Vatican gardens, a private audience was held in the Vatican palace with Pope companies, and the federal and provincial Francis. During the audience, as seen in the photo above, Father Luniw presented governments. The main objective of Mitacs Pope Francis with one of his masterpiece ostrich pysanky. Pope Francis was very Globalink is to build constructive partner- attentive to the explanation given to him regarding the pysanka. A photo of the ships that support industrial and social pysanka with the hands of Pope Francis and Father Luniw appeared in the official innovation both in Canada and abroad. Vatican newspaper the L’Osservatore Romano as well as the Vatican news. In 2017 Mitacs and the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of signed an agreement to strengthen scientif- ic research links between Canada and Ukraine. This partnership has enabled Educator receives award for Holodomor lesson plan post-secondary students from Ukraine to travel to Canada in order to work on proj- HREC ULEC ects under the supervision of Canadian fac- Nadiia Shapovalova at the Ukrainian TORONTO – HREC Education, of the ulty. This year, five such students came to Language Education Center. Holodomor Research and Education the University of Alberta for internships. Consortium (HREC), a project of the Ms. Shapovalova gained experience in details about her work during the Mitacs Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, reorganizing and cataloguing ULEC’s Globalink internship: University of Alberta, announced on Ukrainian-language library, under the “In the 12 weeks of my internship, I October 1 that its national panel of three direction of the center’s then director, Prof. acquired new experience, skills and abili- education adjudicators has selected the Alla Nedashkivska (2013-2019). ties, primarily in the field of library science. 2019 winner of the HREC Educator Prize Prof. Nedashkivska provided further I received valuable help from Sharon for Holodomor Lesson Plan Development. details about Ms. Shapovalova’s project: Farnel, a metadata coordinator in the bibli- This year, the judges have awarded one “The ULEC library was founded back in ography department of the U. of A. prize of $1,000 (Canadian) to Dr. Thomas R. the 1970s. …To date, our library has Libraries. Also, thanks to this project I Mueller of the California University of amassed nearly 8,000 publications and learned many interesting things about Pennsylvania in California, Pa. audiovisual materials, most of which are in Ukrainians in Canada. I discovered that Dr. Mueller has been a geography profes- the Ukrainian language. They include litera- there is a Canadian dialect of the Ukrainian sor at California University of Pennsylvania ture, criticism, and reference works, includ- language – many features of which have since 1999. He is also an educational asso- ing textbooks for the humanities and the been picked up by the newest version of ciate for the Harvard Ukrainian Research sciences. The collection also includes chil- the official Ukrainian orthography. Institute’s MAPA (Digital Atlas of Ukraine) dren’s books and periodicals, as well as “But probably most exciting of all was program. His interests include Geographic Dr. Thomas R. Mueller DVDs with Ukrainian movies and foreign the opportunity I had to work with materi- Information Systems (GIS, or computer films with high-quality Ukrainian dubbing. als that were published over 100 years ago; mapping), geography education and world online MAPA Program database. Then, in Some of these materials are not to be found it was like going back in history. I would regional geography, with a goal of applying three groups, students compare these loss- anywhere else in North America, and this very much like for as many people as possi- spatial theory to the “real world” using GIS es to facts on either collectivization, envi- makes our library unique! ble to have access to these and other mate- in particular. Service learning is a focus of ronmental issues or losses by nationalities, “… we set ourselves the goal of making rials from the ULEC library. And I’m very his geography courses, and students in and present their findings to each other our materials accessible to a broader circle proud of having made a contribution to this them have completed real-world projects during the discussion of the Holodomor of users. We planned to integrate the ULEC important project.” for local police departments, planning offic- that follows. catalogue with the University of Alberta The Ukrainian Language Education es, and others. He has taught GIS work- After hearing about Dr. Mueller’s award, Libraries system, and later possibly with Center promotes and develops Ukrainian shops in the community, at universities, California University of Pennsylvania’s that of the Edmonton Public Library, in language education in Canada and abroad and for the K-12 community. president, Geraldine M. Jones, responded: order to allow not only local residents but by: supporting bilingual programs and pro- The winning lesson plan, titled “This is an outstanding recognition to readers across Canada and around the fessional development of Ukrainian lan- “Holodomor – Three Issues to Examine receive.” Provost and Senior Vice President world to access our materials. This project guage teachers and instructors; creating (High School Edition),” has students apply of Academic Affairs Bruce D. Barnhart was initiated several years ago with sup- learning and teaching resources at both the their critical thinking to what can be ana- wrote of Dr. Mueller: “HREC confirms once port from the Ukrainian Canadian secondary and post-secondary levels; con- lyzed by comparing the patterns of three again you are simply an outstanding faculty Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, the ducting research on topics related to factors related to a better understanding of member and scholar.” Serhii Plokhii, direc- Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society, Ukrainian-language education and related the Holodomor through a hands-on tor of the Harvard Ukrainian Research and the Govern­ment of Alberta. Nadia’s role fields; and fostering international links and approach in simple steps utilizing current Institute, additionally noted: “I hope we was to continue compiling the ULEC library community engagement. For more infor- geographically mapped research data. will be able to feature you and the award catalogue in accordance with U. of A. mation about ULEC, readers may visit the Students create maps of the population’s on our website.” Libraries standards.” website www.ualberta.ca/ulec or e-mail losses during the Holodomor using HURI’s “This year we were pleased to see a vari- Ms. Shapovalova provided further [email protected]. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45

Mikhail Turovsky retrospective exhibition at The Ukrainian Museum

The Ukrainian Museum painting style. It is precisely at this juncture in Mr. Turovsky’s career that we encounter NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Museum is the earliest selections from his oeuvre, the presenting “From Darkness to Light: The essence of which the curator exemplifies in Paintings of Mikhail Turovsky,” a retrospec- this retrospective. tive exhibition of works by the artist, who Among other works, the exhibition began his career in Soviet Ukraine. The explores Mr. Turovsky’s studies of two Ukrainian poet Vasyl Makhno is guest cura- major 20th century tragedies that impacted tor of this exhibition, which will showcase a Ukrainians and Jews: the Holodomor of the selection of paintings from the artist’s years early 1930s and the Holocaust of the in the U.S. The exhibition opened on 1940s. Many of his canvases are graphic October 27 and will be on view through expressions in feverish color and dense, March 22, 2020. bold brushstrokes as seen in his paintings Born in 1933 to Jewish parents in Kyiv, of sunflowers – a Ukrainian leitmotif, tur- Mr. Turovsky experienced the horrors of bulent landscapes, textural cityscapes of his World War II as a child. Evacuated from Kyiv, adopted home, and erotic female nudes. the family suffered a grueling existence in A recurrent theme in this retrospective Uzbekistan before returning to a Ukraine is Mr. Turovsky’s emotive mother and child devastated by war. Mr. Turovsky received a paintings, symbolic of earthly existence for solid academic art education at the Kyiv Art the artist. Women are frequent subjects in Institute, at a time when the 20-something the artist’s portfolio, as Mr. Makhno points postwar generation in Europe and the U.S. out, and he theorizes that Mr. Turovsky is laid claim to rethinking worldviews and tra- “attempting to comprehend the complete- ditional artistic concepts. ness of the world through the form of the In the artistic milieu of the 1960s, writes female figure.” Mr. Makhno, there was an obvious struggle “From Darkness to Light: The Paintings between tradition and innovation. Mr. of Mikhail Turovsky” features more than 60 Turovsky’s development as an artist is large-format works from the artist’s collec- rooted in the post-Stalin “Shistdesiatnyky” tion, spanning the years 1979 through the (The Sixtiers) movement that peaked in the present. The exhibition is accompanied by 1960s. It was a cultural shift that chal- an illustrated brochure with an essay by the lenged government-sanctioned socialist An oil painting from the “Sunflower Suite” by Mikhail Turovsky. curator. realism, but despite the Khrushchev thaw – The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 a period when repression and censorship way to the U.S., where he settled with his cial galleries that had their pick of artists to E. Sixth St. (between Second Avenue and were eased – the movement fell victim to family in 1979. represent, Mr. Turovsky had to rethink his The Bowery), New York, NY 10003; tele- arrests and the sentencing of many of Mr. Mr. Turovsky’s rebirth as an artist took creative path in order to make his mark. The phone, 212-228-0110; e-mail, info@ukrai- Turovsky’s peers. Disheartened, Mr. place in New York City. Confronted by a artist’s perceptions transitioned to diverse nianmuseum.org; website, www.ukrainian- Turovsky sought to emigrate and made his metropolis brimming with art and commer- directions as he rebuffed his characteristic museum.org.

Art of Yukhym Mykhailiv on exhibit at Ukrainian History and Education Center SOMERSET, N.J. – Yukhym Mykhailiv (1885- curator Michael Andrec at 1 p.m. The exhi- 1935) was one of the most idiosyncratic and bition will be on view through May 1, poorly understood Ukrainian artists of the 2020. For additional information, see early 20th century. His Symbolist landscapes, www.ukrhec.org, call 732-356-0132 or musically swirling stars and waterfalls, incan- e-mail [email protected]. descent flowers in moonbeams, and delicate The Ukrainian History and Education still-lifes were completely out of step with the Center is a museum, archive and library work of his contemporaries. center devoted to telling the stories of His refusal to conform to Ukraine, its people, and the Ukrainian led to his arrest, exile and untimely death in American experience, as well as connect- the Russian Arctic. Thanks to the extraordi- ing generations through exhibitions, nary efforts of his widow, Hanna Mykhailiva, archives and educational programming. and his daughter and son-in-law, Tetiana and George Chaplenko, more than 80 of his draw- ings, watercolors, oils and pastels safely made the perilous voyage through wartime Europe and across the ocean to the United States. He was essentially unknown in pre-inde- pendence Ukraine, but has since been the sub- ject of a 1997 international conference and a 224-page monograph and catalogue raisonné published in 2003. “Zoloti Vorota” (The Golden Gates) by Yukhym Mykhailiv, 1920, pastel on paper. “Visible Music: The Art of Yukhym Mykhailiv” will be the first presentation of this artist’s most important works in over 30 years, and will be drawn from the 72 pieces acquired by the Ukrainian History and Education Center (UHEC) in 2008 as a bequest from George Chaplenko. The exhibition will present not only his artwork, but also the historical and cultural influences that helped to push Mykhailiv along his unusual trajectory. The associated exhibition guides and catalogue will also help to correct some of the errors that have crept into the scholarly litera- ture on Mykhailiv, such as incorrect dating and images that have been published with very poor color reproduction or even reversed left-to-right. The public is invited to join the Ukrainian History and Education Center in opening this exhibition on November 17 at the UHEC Library Gallery, located at 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset, “Chaika” (The Seagull) by Yukym Mykhailiv, 1923, pastel on paper. NJ 08873, with a reception and gallery talk by No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 19

November 12 Presentation by Simone Attilito Bellezza, “What is the November 16 Holodomor commemoration, Ukrainian Congress Committee New York Ukrainian Diaspora? The Formation of a Transnational New York of America, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, www.ucca.org Identity Throughout the 20th Century,” Columbia University, http://harriman.columbia.edu November 17 Exhibit, “Visible Music: The Art of Yukhym Mykhailiv,” through May 1, 2020 Ukrainian History and Education Center, November 12 Presentation by Alina Polyakova, “Russian Political Somerset, NJ ww.ukrhec.org or 732-356-0090 Stanford, CA Warfare: Past, Present and Future,” Stanford University, http://creees.stanford.edu November 17 International conference, “Celebrating the 200th New York Anniversary of Panteleimon Kulish (1819-2019),” November 12 Book talk, “Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front: Shevchenko Scientific Society, Ukrainian Academy of Cambridge, MA American Airmen Behind Soviet Lines and the Collapse Arts and Sciences, Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, of the Grand Alliance,” with Serhii Plokhii, Tomans Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-254-5130 or Holzman, Nina Tumarkin and Terry Martin, Harvard 212-288-8660 University, www.huri.harvard.edu or 617-495-4053 November 17 Performance, “The Music of Dmitri Klebanov,” ARC November 13 Presentation by John LeDonne, “The Dnipro, the Toronto Ensemble, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Cambridge, MA and Ukrainian Geopolitics,” Harvard University, http://rcmusic.com/klebanov or 416-408-0208 www.huri.harvard.edu or 617-495-4053 November 17 Harvest dinner, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek-Catholic November 14 Nashi Predky online lecture series, “Ancestral Towns Scranton, PA Church, 570-503-1514 Online May Not Have Been So Ancestral,” with noted Jewish genealogist Lara Diamond, [email protected] or November 20 Presentation by Ola Hnatiuk, “TBA” Harvard University, 732-356-0132 Cambridge, MA www.huri.harvard.edu or 617-495-4053

November 15 Presentation by Wiktor Marzec, “From Revolution to November 21 Violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv performs with the UConn Stanford, CA Nation: Popular Unrest in Russian Poland, 1907-1918,” Storrs, CT Symphony Orchestra, Mehden Recital Hall, 860-486-2260 Stanford University, https://creees.stanford.edu November 21 Presentation by Nikita Petrov, “The KGB in the Era of Stanford, CA Perestroika, 1985-1991,” Stanford University, November 16 40th anniversary dance, Kashtan Ukrainian School of Dance www.creees.stanford.edu Parma, OH of Cleveland, Astrodome of Parma, [email protected] or 440-668-2566 or www.ucacleveland.org November 22 National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine performs with Storrs, CT violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv and cellist Sophie Shao, November 16 Presentation by Valentyna Kharkhun, “Exhibiting Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 860-486-4226 New York Trauma: Memorialization of the Holodomor in Ukrainian Museums,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events November 16 Christmas Bazaar, Ukrainian Women’s Association of advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Ottawa Canada, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Orthodox Cathedral, www.ukrainianorthodox.info and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 No. 45

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Saturday, November 16 be by Marianna Dushar, author of the book’s foreword and commentary, a Fulbright PARMA, Ohio: Kashtan Ukrainian School of recipient, and a well-known culinary expert Dance of Cleveland is celebrating its 40th known as “Pani Stefa.” The book will be anniversary and will be hosting a “zabava” available for purchase. For more informa- (dance) at the Astrodome of Parma, 5720 tion call 917-370-7742. State Road, Parma OH 44134. The cost is $100 for a ticket to both the dinner and the Friday-Saturday, December 6-7 dance, or $40 for the dance only. Music will be by Zapovid. Cocktail hour is at 6 p.m.; NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum and dinner is at 7 p.m. The dance starts at 9 p.m. Yara Arts Group present “Koliada and Music For more information e-mail kashtan@ from the Carpathians” featuring the ucaacle.org or call 440-668-2566. Tickets Koliadnyky from Kryvorivnia, Ivan and may be purchased online at ucaacleveland. Mykola Zelenchuk, with the “troista” musi- org. cians Mykola Ilyuk, Vasyl Tymchuk and Ostap Kostyuk. They will be joined by special NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific guest bandurist Julian Kytasty. The event is at Society invites all to a lecture, “Exhibiting 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at The Trauma: Memorialization of the Holodomor Ukrainian Museum, 222 E. Sixth St., New in Ukrainian Museums,” by Valentyna York, NY 10003. Tickets are $25 for adults; Kharkhun, professor and chair of the $20 for seniors, students, members; $10f or Department at Mykola children. For information call 212-228-0110 Hohol State University in Nizhyn, Ukraine. or visit www.ukrainianmuseum.org. She is the author of two books (in Saturday, December 7 Ukrainian): “Socialist Realist Canon in Ukrainian Literature: Genesis, Evolution, WHIPPANY, N.J.: Iskra Ukrainian Dance Modification” (Nizhyn, Hidromax Ltd., Ensemble invites all to their “Dinner and a 2009), and “Volodymyr Vynnychenko’s Show” fund-raising evening, 6:30 p.m. at the Novel Snub-Nosed Mephistopheles’ Notes: Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Generics, Semantic Sphere and Imagology” Jersey, 60 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ (Nizhyn, 2011); six textbooks and more 07981. The evening will include a delicious than 100 articles. She had Fulbright fellow- buffet dinner, a basket raffle, and perfor- ships at the Pennsylvania State University in mances by Iskra and musical guests Lilia 2005-2006 and at Columbia University in and Alex Chudolij, Innesa Tymochko 2011-2012, and a George F. Kennan fellow- Dekajlo, Olya Fryz and Oles Kuzyszyn in a ship at the Woodrow Wilson Center in cabaret-style setting. Tickets are $65 for Washington in 2016. This presentation ana- those 16 and older, $25 for children age 6 to lyzes how the Holodomor is presented in 16, and free for children age 5 and younger. Ukrainian museums and exhibition projects. Tickets will not be sold at the door! To order Special attention is paid to the evolution of tickets e-mail [email protected] or the state-controlled narrative which ranges visit www.iskradance.weebly.com. For up- from trauma, loss and tragedy to an empha- to-date event information visit www.face- sis on resisting, opposing and overcoming book.com/events/493851328044506. the Communist regime. The event will take Sunday, December 8 place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets), at 2 JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Ukrainian p.m. For additional information call 212- Educational and Cultural Center Library and 254-5130. Yara Arts Group present “Koliada and Music from the Carpathians” featuring Koliadnyky Sunday, November 17 from Kryvorivnia, Ivan and Mykola NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Zelenchuk, with the “troista” musicians Society, together with the Ukrainian Mykola Ilyuk, Vasyl Tymchuk, and Ostap Subscribe to Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. Kostyuk. They will be joined by bandurist (UVAN), the Harvard Ukrainian Research Julian Kytasty and the Accolada Chamber Institute and the Ukrainian Institute of Choir. The event is at 3 p.m. at the Ukrainian America invite all to the International Educational and Cultural Center, 700 N Conference Celebrating the 200th Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Anniversary of Panteleimon Kulish (1819- Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 2019). The speakers will include: George G. December 19, 20 and 22 Grabowicz, “Panteleimon Kulish and his Role in Ukrainian Culture”; Oles Fedoruk, NEW YORK: La MaMa Experimental “The State of Kulish Studies Today: Theatre and Yara Arts Group present the Problems and Perspectives”; Anna Procyk, new theater piece “Opera GAZ” created by “Young Europe’s Influence on the Political Yara and Nova Opera from Kyiv. This is the Thought of Panteleimon Kulish and his American premier. “Opera GAZ” played at Milieu”; Vasyl Ivashkiv, “Folklore in the the National Theatre in Kyiv and at a festival Scholarly and Belletristic Discourse of in Vienna to great reviews. The event is at 7 Panteleimon Kulish in the 1840s and p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 3 p.m. 1850s”; and Andrii Danylenko, “About a on Sunday. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 for ‘Poor Parlance’ and One ‘Russian Jesuit’ or, students/seniors. For information call 212- How Kulish Invented the Biblical Style.” The 352-3101 or visit www.lamama.org/gaz. conference will take place at the Ukrainian Saturday, December 21 Institute of America, 2 E 79th St., New York, NY 10075, at 3 p.m. For additional informa- NEW YORK: Yara’s new theatre piece tion, call 212-254-5130 or 212-288-8660. “Winter Songs on Mars” with Koliada and vertep featuring Koliadnyky, Yara artists and Sunday, November 24 special guests will be presented at 7 p.m. NEW YORK: Ukrainian National Women’s There will also be a special school show at League of America Branch 64 of New York noon. Venue: La MaMa Experimental invites you to a book presentation of Theatre, 66 E. Fourth St., New York, NY “Kukhnia” (Kitchen) by Olha Franko (Ivan 10003. Tickets are $26 for adults; $21 for Franko’s daughter-in-law) at 2 p.m. at the seniors and students, $10 for children. For UNWLA headquarters, 203 Second Ave., information call 212-352-3101 or visit New York, NY 10003. The presentation will www.lamama.org/gaz.

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