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Ukrainians mobilize Confrontations mar opening of Ukrainian Parliament session by Khristina Lew mands for its dissolution. and is preparing a variation of the plan in storm's wake Kiev Press Bureau In a letter to the Parliament read by and its implementation," the letter read. its chairman, Ivan Pliushch, Prime The results of the working group's by Hanya Lotocky KIEV — The absence of the head of Minister Vitold Fokin said the recom­ efforts were to have been announced Special to The Ukrainian Weekly government from the opening session of mendation of the Cabinet of Ministers September 15. The prime minister's letter also MIAMI - On August 24, hurri­ Ukraine's Parliament on September 15 working group on national economic requested that Parliament setanagenda^ cane Andrew tore through South confounded the proceedings of its sixth policy for 1993 and the government's draft new economic laws and discuss the Florida, the biggest natural disaster convocation, marred by an overbearing measures to implement it will be avail­ budget and monetary policy, as "imple­ in recorded United States history. presence of militia and National able September 25-28. "The working group is intensively analyzing proposals mentation of the new economic policy Hundreds of thousands are homeless Guardsmen and punctuated by de­ will require new laws." or still without electricity and water People's Deputy Vyacheslav Chor­ in the hardest-hit areas of southern novil blasted the prime minister's letter, Dade County. Coalition seeks new Parliamentary elections stating that the economic plan had been Many families in the South Flo­ by Khristina Lew approved by the Parliament prior to the rida Ukrainian community have dum questions, initiative groups autho­ closing of its fifth session and that the suffered property damage as well, Kiev Press Bureau rized to collect them have been regis­ government was to report on its ranging from minor losses to devasta­ tering around the country. As of KIEV - The coalition "A New implementation at the opening of the tion. September 16, 34 such groups com­ Parliament for an Independent U- sixth - not propose new variations. One Ukrainian family survived by prising nearly 4,000 persons have been kraine" on September 17 announced the "This government is not capable of huddling under a mattress in a registered in 11 oblasts. beginning of its campaign to collect bringing about reform," stormed Mr. hallway of their home, praying they Preparatory work for conducting signatures for a referendum on new elections has been initiated in other Chornovil. "It can only hide behind would be spared as their windows n Parliamentary elections. Parliament to pass l^ws, on its ?w blew in, glass and water flying every­ oblasts and the Crimea, although oppo­ The 23-member coalition initiated by proposals." where. When they were able to sition to the referendum has been Rukh and New Ukraine also comprises Mr. Pliushch also announced that venture outside several hours later, exhibited in raions of the Mykolayiv various political parties and civic Ukraine's president had requested an their backyard was unrecognizable and Poltava oblasts. organizations. It was formed on July 31 additional 10 days before announcing — one new shed was now in their The initiative groups have three to put the question, "Are you in favor of his proposals on restructuring the neighbor's pool; another, scattered months to collect 3 million signatures a pre-term suspension of the Ukrainian government. about the neighborhood. before the referendum question can be Parliament's authority following a pre- The Parliament's attempt at setting It took another young Ukrainian put to a vote. term election of the Ukrainian Parlia­ Vyacheslav Chornovil, co-chairman an agenda was punctuated by calls family a week just to clear a path to ment in 1993?" to the general populace. ranging from stricter gun control to its their front door, so many of their of Rukh, assured journalists at a Sep­ As current law forbids political own dissolution. People's Deputy Vita- (Continued on page 5) tember 16 press conference following parties to collect signatures for referen- (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) шттшжшжжжшжжжж Monument to Ukrainian bard Shevchenko is unveiled in Lviv KIEV - In Lviv and several other cities in Ukraine monuments of the Ukrainian national bard Taras Shev­ chenko were ceremoniously unveiled on August 24, in conjunction with the celebration of Ukraine's first anniver­ sary of independence, reported the Respublika news service. Tens of thousands of residents ga­ thered in Lviv's city center for the unveiling and to listen to honored speakers extol the Ukrainian bard's inspiration in Lviv's huge contribution to Ukraine's rebirth. The sculpture was created in Argentina by brothers Volo- dymyr and Andriy Sikorsky. The monument stands on the spot once occupied by a statue of Lenin, on a street once named Lenin Avenue and now renamed Freedom Avenue. Other cities held similar ceremonies. In Dnipropetrovske the work of Volo- dymyr Nebozhenko and Kostiantyn Chekanov was revealed. In Sokyriany, Bukovyna region, a like ceremony took place. A different ceremony was held in Kherson on August 22. There a monu­ ment to the victims of communist terrorism was unveiled. Among the guests present was the head of the Society of the (Formerly) Repressed, Yevhen Proniuk, as well as visitors from Crowds gather in Lviv to witness the unveiling of the new monument to Taras Shevchenko. Kiev and other Ukrainian cities. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 No. 38 NEWS ANALYSIS: New Constitution reviewed Papers publish Ukraine's Constitution for public scrutiny Newsbriefs

by Petro Martinenko tional principles from around the on Ukraine IntelNews world. The draft proposal incorporates the KIEV — Beginning on June 17 following fundamental principles asso­ ь ZHYTOMYR - Leaders of the anniversary of Ukrainian independence Ukrainian newspapers began publish­ ciated with legal democratic states: opposition, including Vyacheslav Chor- on August 24, the first recipients of the ing the draft proposal of the new popular sovereignty, "limited govern­ novil and Stepan Khmara, met in award were announced. They included Ukrainian Constitution presented by ment," separation of powers, a system Zhytomyr, northwestern Ukraine, at a Levko Lukianenko, Ukraine's ambas­ the Ukrainian Parliament for a nation­ of checks and balances, judicial review founding conference of the Civic Front sador to Canada, jurist, human-rights wide review scheduled to last until and "decentralized unitarism." It should of Ukraine. The new organization activist and champion of Ukrainian November 1 of this year. be noted, however, that some of the hopes to form an "anti-communist" sovereignty; Olha Bryzhina, three-time The draft proposal was prepared by a above-mentioned principles are not political bloc in Parliament. Partici­ Olympic champion and leading activist special committee headed by President presented in consecutive order in the pants discussed issues ranging from the of the independent Ukrainian Olympic Leonid Kravchuk. Consisting of a total draft and on occassion are written in economic situation to demands for the movement; Lina Kostenko, writer, of 59 members, the committee was such a way that they contradict one resignation of the government and the dissident and staunch independentist; created by Parliament in October of another. future of President Leonid Kravchuk. Volodymyr Ihnatiev (posthumously), a 1990. The draft Constitution is based on (RFE/RL Daily Report) major in the Zaporozhian regiment The committee began its work by upholding the rights and freedoms of of the Ukrainian National Guard; preparing a general framework for the the people and is a primary organiza­ ^ KIEV - On September 11, prior Serhiy Svechnikov, director of the Constitution that was officially accept­ tional principle for Ukraine and its to the opening of the latest session of the Institute of Semi-conductor Research ed by Parliament in June of 1991. It future development. It cites fundamen­ Ukrainian Supreme Council, President of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences; was on this basis that the draft Constitu­ tal civil and political rights as natural Leonid Kravchuk met in camera here Petro Volobuyev, director of the Кіе– tion was then written. However, the and inalienable guarantees (chapters 1- with leaders of the Ukrainian Republi­ van aircraft factory; Canadian citizen year and a half spent preparing the 3), including habeas corpus. can Party and other opposition parties Leo Molodozhanyn, sculptor; and Constitution was guided, first and The proposal also advocates the grouped around Rukh and the New others, including 1st Lt. Serhiy To- foremost, by the ideas of the Declara­ concept of a single citizenship, endorses Ukraine coalition. According to a pikha, who was killed while serving with tion on State Sovereignty of July 16, generally accepted standards with Ukrainian Television report, among the U.N. peacekeeping forces in Bosnia. 1990. regard to foreigners, supports freedom topics addressed at the meeting were the (Respublika) During this period, the committee of movement and free selection of living formation of a transition reform gov­ constantly faced heated arguments both space, the right to private ownership, ernment, shortcomings in the draft of e KIEV - The Ukrainian Orthodox from both the newly formed national- the right to undertake entrepreneutral the new constitution and government Church, Kiev Patriarchate, held a. democratic parties and members of the activity and the right to work. The personnel policies. Those taking part Synod on September 9. Metropolitan old party nomenklatura. The latter principle of equality for all Ukrainian were said to have been satisfied with the Filaret presided at the session. The insisted on including the existing citizens is stressed in the draft Constitu­ open and constructive nature of the Synod announced that four monaste­ constitution's principle of "select­ tion. discussion, despite the differences of ries would be established: St. Michael's Vudubytsky Monastery for men and the ing socialism as a way of life for The draft is distinguished by the fact opinion. (RFE/RL Daily Report) Frolivsky Monastery for women, both the Ukrainian people" and preserving that individual rights and freedoms are in Kiev, St. Volodymyr's Monastery for the "single system of deputies' councils presented as rights that cannot be ^ KIEV — According to an Interfax men in Chervonohrad and the Dermen- (radas)." revoked. Their scope, however, can be report, the Ukrainian Ministry of sky Monastery for men in the Rivne limited by subsequent legislation Representatives from the old party Defense and the parliamentary Com­ Eparchy. The Synod also established adopted by Parliament. This article is elite also opposed the introduction of a mittee on Defense and Security issued a eparchies based in Lviv, Drohobych, dangerous because, in practice, it could presidential form of government and a statement demanding the removal of Ternopil and Buchach. (Respublika) bicameral structure for Parliament, two lead to a loss of constitutional rights Admiral Igor Kasatonov from his post concepts advocated by the national- and directly contradicts the principle of as commander of the Black Sea Fleet, ^ SYMFEROPIL - A Crimean ck-iriOcratic parties. In addition, former limited government. on September 11. Both Admiral Kas­ branch of the New Ukraine coalition party members insisted on retaining the An entire complex of economic- atonov and the Russian Defense Min­ was formed here on September 8 under federal structure of the former Soviet social and cultural rights has been istry were criticized for resisting Ukrai­ the name New Crimea. The coalition's Union. When discussions on the con­ added to the draft, and these rights nian efforts to exercise their jurisdiction members in the Crimea include chapters cept of the Constitution were being held conform completely to the Interna­ over two naval academies in Sevasto- of the Party for the Democratic Rebirth during a plenary session of Parliament tional Covenant on Human Rights of pil. This conflicts with Moscow's of Ukraine and the Social Democratic in June of 1991, former party members 1966. Regarding rights for Ukrainians moves to subordinate the schools to the Party, and organizing committees of were successful in convincing Parlia­ from the diaspora wishing to return to CIS command and maintain Russian New Ukraine affiliates in Teodosia and ment to incorporate their ideas. their homeland, the draft Constitution control over them. (RFE/RL Daily Yevpatoria. Andriy Shevtsov, a doc­ does not provide them with dual citizen­ Report) toral candidate in physical/mathemati­ However, the committee entered a cal sciences, is the head of New Crimea. new stage in its work following the ship. As a result, individuals in this 9 KIEV - On August 19, Leonid The coalition's founding meeting pass­ failure of the attempted putsch, the circumstance are faced with the choice Kravchuk signed the decree creating a ed a resolution supporting a nationwide declaration of Ukraine's independence of either retaining their foreign citizen­ new award, the Order of the President, referendum regarding a vote of confi­ on August 24, 1991, and, later, the ship or giving it up and becoming which is to be conferred upon citizens of dence for the Supreme Council and dissolution of the Communist Party. citizens of Ukraine. It is interesting to Ukraine for personal contributions to government of Ukraine. As well, New Even though a few of the compromises note, however, that in the existing law the establishment of an independent Crimea called on the Supreme Council were finally removed from the re­ on Ukrainian citizenship, article 1 of the Ukrainian state in the branches of of the Crimea to bring the Crimean drafted Constitution, Communist Party law states that dual citizenship may be peace-making, economics, science and Constitution into line with the Consti­ loyalists continue to oppose Parlia­ obtained "on the basis of bilateral culture. During celebrations of the first tution of Ukraine. (Respublika) ment's transformation into a bicameral international agreements." structure. They continue to speak out Ecological rights also have been against the dissolution of the existing added. 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U.S. media errs: ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW: Dr. Roman Solchanyk of RFE/RL This is the latest in a series of inter­ laid the problems to rest. The percep­ times, but reserve the right to criticize Demjanjuk never views conducted by Andrij Wynnyckyj. tion of the summits' apparent lack of him, and in particular, reserve the right Dr. Roman Solchanyk is a regular success has been skewed by the fact that to see to it that an election is called soon contributor to The Weekly, specialist many have attached an exaggerated in order that the current Cabinet is denied re-entry on nationalities in the former Soviet importance to such meetings, based in replaced. In fact, they are continuing by Andrew Fylypovych Union at the Radio Free Europe/ Radio part on the expectations usually gene­ their calls for major changes and resig­ Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Liberty Research Institute and author rated by the conferences previously held nations from the Cabinet. of an upcoming study, titled u Ukraine by leaders of the U.S. and the former Of course, although the opposition NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Contrary to under Perestroika." USSR. There should be no illusions that and Kravchuk continue to say things to several news reports in such mass media Kravchuk and Yeltsin held a summit each other that are not very nice, this is outlets as CNN, The Detroit Free Press and everything is fine after that. The entirely normal. In Ukraine, the ques­ and The Washington Post (which also agreements they produced are not as tion is how best to establish a democra­ featured an editorial gleefully extolling binding or as supported by the general tic system. the development), John Demjanjuk did consensus within their countries, parti­ The situation in Russia is not so not "lose his appeal" before the Sixth cularly in Russia. Their primary pur­ normal. That country is a theater for a Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati pose was to defuse the immediate full-blown ideological struggle. One that had initially reopened his extra­ tensions that threatened to explode. camp is pro-democratic and pro- dition proceedings last June. Western, and the other camp is the The Ukrainian-language Svoboda Are the Russians still inclined to direct opposite. The latter is frankly daily, referring to a Reuters wire re­ ignore Ukrainian sovereignty and ex­ fascist and is dominated more by a port, also erroneously headlined that pect that international opinion will Eurasian orientation than a European Mr. Demjanjuk had been "barred"from simply recognize its claims to Ukrainian one. re-entering the United States. territory? This underscores that the debate The confused reporting apparently within Russia reflects a fundamental stems from an order issued by the Sixth Well, I wouldn't say it's quite like struggle over the future direction of the Circuit on August 31. That ruling that. The Russians have recognized state. In Ukraine, the two opposing denied a request by Mr. Demjanjuk's Ukraine's borders because they for­ forces both want to turn to Europe, they lawyers seeking his parole into the U.S., mally reaffirmed the rights of nations both favor a pluralistic society, they pending the outcome of ongoing court under the Helsinki Agreement. both want the introduction of democra­ proceedings here. The defense had Dr. Roman Solchanyk tic and market reforms. The upshot is sought such a relief out of concern that All right, but Russian Vice-President that the basic political philosophy is the Mr. Demjanjuk may be sent by Israel to Briefly, how would you describe Alexsandr Rutskoi frequently makes same, but the question is who is most some third country, because he still faces relations between Ukraine and Russia inflammatory statements about the use capable of achieving its goals. a U.S. deportation order to the now in the first year of the former's in­ of force in both retaking properly In Ukraine, the problem is that non-existent Soviet Union, separate and dependence? "Russian" territories and defending the Kravchuk thinks he's better at it, and apart from the extradition order to interests and safety of ethnic Russians Chornovil disagrees, saying he's better Israel. The two salient events, apart from the abroad. Such pronouncements hardly at it. In Russia, you have an entirely establishment of the CIS in Minsk, The Sixth Circuit's decision to deny suggest that he considers Ukraine's different range of unresolved problems which was only temporarily significant, borders to be inviolable. concerning what Russia is and where it's the defense request is not seen as a bar to were the presidential meetings in Mr. Demjanjuk's possible ultimate re­ heading. Dagomys and Yalta. The purpose of the Of course, there is definitely a pro­ entry to the U.S. Rather, it was a ruling Dagomys conference was to reach an typical of U.S. courts which will not blem. Many in Russia are finding it What kind of prognosis can you economic agreement that stopped the extremely difficult to come to terms make about the пеаг– and long-term issue decisions on abstract requests. The momentum of an impending trade war, most recent Sixth Circuit order noted with the fact that Ukraine exists as an future of relations between Russia and recognized Ukraine's intention to set up independent state. That's why, as I Ukraine? that because Mr. Demjanjuk's request a more independent economic zone, was "premised upon the Israelis re­ mentioned before, an economic agree­ (Continued on page 10) and produced an economic truce that ment such as the one reached at leasing fhimj from custody" it was would make it easier to deal with the declining to issue such relief at the Dagomys, whether it works or doesn't, current crises without mutual obstruc­ is not going to overcome such histori­ present time on the grounds that "the tion and interference. Artist, educator issues are not ripe for resolution." cally formulated convictions. Izvestia The second meeting concerned the leaked a recommendation made by Mr. The U.S. Justice Department objects Black Sea Fleet, and both sides decided Ambartsulov, now the chairman of the Petro Mehyk dies to Mr. Demjanjuk's return, even if the to defer the decision on how the force's Russian parliamentary Committee on war crimes allegations prove false, on ships should be divided for five years. International Affairs, who suggest­ PHILADELPHIA - Petro Mehyk, the grounds that he admitted lying on Again, this defused a potentially dan­ ed the international community artist, art educator and editor, died here his immigration documents by saying gerous confrontation, although not should recognize a sort of Monroe on August 26 at the age of 93. he was a farmer in Poland prior to 1939. conclusively. Doctrine claim on influence over the Mr. Mehyk was born in Bochkivtsi, Mr. Demjanjuk maintains that he did territories of the CIS, and even the in the Bukovyna region of Ukraine on this to protect himself from possible Since Dagomys it seems there is a Baltic states. This appeared in early June 24, 1899. Upon graduating from forced repatriation to the USSR after greater sense of economic accommo­ August of this year. the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, Mr. World War II, not to hide an alleged dation between Russia and Ukraine. Is For me, this is further evidence that Mehyk taught, in 1928-1944, at applied Nazi past or specifically to gain entry to this a real development, or merely a Russia has not come to terms with the arts schools in Warsaw. While in War­ the U.S. smokescreen for continued leverage fact that Ukraine is a full member of the saw, he was one of the founding mem­ Thousands of former Soviet citizens being applied to Ukraine? community of independent states. It bers of the Ukrainian Art Association were forcibly repatriated by Allied also suggests that many in Russia do not "Spokiy."In the 1920s-1940s,hewasalso forces at the end of the second world If there is some reconciliation, it is consider their country to be an equal an active member of the Ukrainian Art war and were sent by Stalin to Siberia entirely limited to the mutual concern partner in the CIS, but superior, and Association in Lviv. where countless numbers perished. The about economic stability, over and refuse to accept new limits to borders on Upon emigrating to the United States U.S. was the last of the Western allies to above whatever other disputes the their country. in 1950, Mr. Mehyk founded the Ukrai­ stop these repatriations, but only after countries may have. Economic agree­ nian Art Studio in Philadelphia in 1952; thousands of former Soviets began to ments such as the one signed in Da­ There is almost always some devia­ the school was operational until 1984, commit suicide en masse rather than be gomys do not necessarily lead to agree­ tion between a country's ultimate Mr. Mehyk was also editor of "Notatky forced back. ment on other aspects of relations foreign policy and the internal political Mystetstva" (Art Notes), of which 30 between the two countries, but they do atmosphere. How does this play in the issues came out from 1963-1990. He was Special master sets hearing schedule signal a recognition that to damage the cases of Ukraine and Russia? the editor and publisher of the book other party will also cause damage to "Knyha Tvorchosty Ukrainskykh My- On September 7, U.S. District Judge oneself. It's definitely more a case of Most everyone recognizes that in stsiv Poza Batkivshchynoyu" (The Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr. was appointed self-interest rather than accommoda­ Ukraine the political situation is much Work of Ukrainian Artists Outside of last August by the Sixth Circuit as a tion. more stable than in Russia. Kravchuk Ukraine), which came out in 1981. special master to conduct evidentiary does not face the difficulties that Yeltsin Mr. Mehyk exhibited in Warsaw, hearings on the issue of "whether Isn4 there a possibility that smoother has to contend with. In a poll con­ Lviv, Prague, Berlin as well as through­ Department of Justice attorneys en­ economic interaction might help ease ducted by the Moscow press in June- out the United States and Canada. He gaged in prosecutorial misconduct by the political tensions? July, his vice-president, Aleksandr was a founding member of the Ukrai­ concealing or improperly withholding Rutskoi, was voted Man of the Month. nian Artists' Association (OMU A), and a evidence in undertaking denaturaliza` Perhaps in the short term, but the He is much more popular than Yeltsin, member of the Shevchenko Scientific tion, deportation and extradition ac­ historical and political divisions be­ both among the wider public and the Society of America and the Ukrainian tions against Mr. Demjanjuk," held a tween the two countries run much more ruling circles. Academy of Arts and Sciences in the first meeting of attorneys in his court­ deeply. Kravchuk, on the other hand, governs U.S. This year, the monograph — Petro room in Nashville. a country whose opposition, in the strict Mehyk, appeared as a publication of Why did these meetings not produce sense of the word, is centered on the Philadelphia branch of OMUA. A request by the Department of executive solutions? Vyacheslav Chornovil. The other mem­ Funeral services for Mr. Mehyk were Justice to limit the special master's bers of the opposition have declared held August 31 at St. Andrew's Ukrai­ review to the extradition itself was Part of the problem is that the themselves willing to support the presi­ nian Orthodox Memorial Church, (Continued on page 10) presidential meetings could not have dent, particularly through these difficult South Bound Brook, N.J. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 No. 38 First winner from Ukraine highlights annual Soyuzivka tennis tournament KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Seven­ teen-year-old Olesia Bilak of Uzhho- rod, Ukraine, captured the women's tennis title at the USCAK (Ukrainian Sports Association of the U.S.A. and Canada) tournament, making history as the first player from Ukraine to win this event held traditionally over Labor Day weekend at the UNA resort, Soyuzivka. Ms. Bilak beat Leda Sawchak, a perennial competitor on the Soyuzivka courts, 6-0, 6-1, winning the Ukrainian National Association Championship Trophy and a S600 prize, part of the UNA Tennis Development Fund, spon­ sored by John Hynansky,, owner of Winner Ford, a dealership in Wilming­ ton, Del. Ms. Bilak is a student of tennis pro Yuriy Kolba, who along with Andriy Kordiak of Lviv has competed in Soyuzivka tennis tourneys for three consecutive years. The 37th annual championship, Roman Sydorak (center) men's division winner, is awarded the UNA ^1 Roma n Woronowycz organized as in previous years by the Championship Trophy by Soyuzivka's Program Director Anya Dydyk- Carpathian Ski Club, was directed by a Olesia Bilak, women's division winner, Petrenko. Also pictured is UNA Supreme Adviser and former Soyuzivka committee consisting of Roman Ra­ receives a check from Michael Hynansky, son manager Walter Kwas (left), Dr. George Charuk, the second place winner in koczy Sr., George Sawchak, George of John Hynansky, who is the president of the men's division, and Roman Rakoczy, member of the tennis tournament's Popel and Zenon Snylyk. Winner Ford. organizing committee. Although the matches began on the Kolba by a score of 6-0,6-1,and in the man defeated Bohdan Harasym, 3-6, 6- Ilczyszyn presented trophies to the seven outdoor courts of the Ukrainian senior men's consolation round, George 2, 6-4, in the boys' 16-and-under winners. resort, due to inclement weather the Petrykevich (Carpathian Ski Club) division. In semi-finals, Mr. Sarachman Memorial trophies were presented by finals were concluded at the Nevele, a defeated George Hrabec (Carpathian beat out Andriy Mandziy, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, Slava Rubel, widow of Mr. Rubel, Dr. neighboring resort in the Catskills. Ski Club), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, (7-4). and Mr. Harasym defeated Stefan George Charuk, son of Dr. Petro During the opening ceremonies, on In the girls' 16-and-under division, Moroz, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. Charuk, and Messrs. Rakoczy Sr. and Saturday morning, September 5, UNA Larysa Kondratsky of Toronto repeat­ Yuriy Kihiczak defeated Danylko Snylyk. Monetary awards were present­ Supreme President Ulana Diachuk, as ed her 1991 performance, once again Badiak, 7-6, 6-3, in the boys' 14-and- ed by Michael Hynansky, son of John well as USCAK Chairman Myron defeating Larysa Sydorak (Soyuzivka) under division, eliminating Craig Pear­ Hynansky, and Danio Kulchytsky, Stebelsky and Messrs. Rakoczy, Saw­ by a score of 6-1, 6-2. In the semi-finals, son, 6-1, 6-3, in the semi-finals. Mr. administrative assistant at Winner chak and Snylyk offered words of she eliminated Maya Milanych, 6-1, 6- Badiak defeated Stefan Goletz, 4-6,6-1, Ford. encouragement to the 72 hopefuls, age 1, while Miss Sydorak defeated Chris­ 6-4, to arrive at the finals. Monetary awards were the same as 10 to 75. tine Chapelsky, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. last year, with men's champions re­ Among the youngest winners was In a consolation round in this divi­ ceiving S800, the second-place finishers Roman Sydorak, a 21-year-old se­ Victor Sulzhynsky, who defeated Da- sion, Miss Chapelsky defeated Chris­ nior at California's Stanford Univer­ mian Zayats, 6-0, 6-0, in the boys' 12- S400, while semi-finalists won S200 tine Bilovtchuk, 8-4, in a pro-set. sity, repeated his performance for the and-under competition. In the semi­ each. In the women's division, the fourth year in a row, claiming the men's Not be outshone by her older sister, finals, Victor eliminated Olexander winners received S600, the second place division title by defeating Dr. George Raisa Kondratsky was a champion in Merle, 6-0, 6-0, and Damian beat Eugene finishers got S300. Boys' and girls' Charuk (Ukrainian Tennis Club, Chi­ the girls 12-and-younger division, Kotlarchuk, 6-0, 1-6,6-1. division winners received S200 each and cago), 6-3, 6-0. beating Larysa Boychuk, 7-5, 7-5. second place finishers got S100. On Monday morning, the tourna­ Playing in the consolation round, Miss Mary Dushnyck, honorary member On the road to victory, he defeated ment was officially closed as UNA Boychuk defeated Daria Sydorak, 7-5, of the UNA Supreme Assembly, award­ Andriy Charchalis in the quarter-finals, Supreme Adviser and former Soyu­ 6-7, 7-4. ed her annual sportsmanship trophy 6-1, 6-0, and Mark Oryshkewych zivka manager Walter Kwas, along with to Larysa Boychuk. (Ukrainian Tennis Club, Chicago) in In the boys' 18-and-under division, Anya Dydyk-Petrenko, Soyuzivka the semi-finals, 6-0, 6-3. Dr. Charuk Marko Hrushevsky defeated Darian program director and UNA supreme The tournament was officially closed beat Mr. Kordiak in the quarter-finals, Nadraga, 6-2, 6-2, while Lesyk Sarach- adviser, and Miss Soyuzivka 1992 Sofia by Mr. Kwas. 6-0, 6-0, and Dennis Chorniy (Carpa­ thian Ski Club), 7-6, 6-2, in the semi­ finals. Mr. Sydorak won an S800 scholar­ ship from Winner Ford for his perfor­ mance, as well as the traditional UNA trophy and the Bohdan Rak Memorial Trophy, designated for the champion of the men's 35-and-under division. A consecutive four-year-champion in the senior men's 35-and-over division was Roman Rakoczy Jr., who won both the UNA championship trophy and the Jaroslav Rubel Memorial Trophy as he defeated Jaroslav Tymkiw (Tryzub), 6-2, 6-2. In the semi-finals, Mr. Rakoczy beat George Walchuk (Carpathian Ski Club), 6-2, 6-2, while Mr. Tymkiw defeated Michael Naydan (Soyuzivka), 6-0, 6-1. Dr Jaroslav Sydorak (Soyuzivka) claimed the UNA men's championship trophy for the 45-and-over category, as well as the Dr. Volodymyr Huk Memo­ rial Trophy, upsetting Mr. Sawchak (Tryzub), 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. In the semi­ finals, Dr. Sydorak defeated Oleh Bohachevsky (Carpathian Ski Club), 6- 4, 6-4, and Mr. Sawchak defeated George Hrab, 6-1, 6-0. In the men's 55-and-over division, Alexander Olynec (Tryzub) once again defeated his old friend, Konstantin Ben (Carpathian Ski Club), 6-0, 6-2. The men's consolation round was won by Will Ritter, who defeated Mr. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 мшиїшітмтшгмішатішштцт UNA bids fond farewell Young UNA'ers to employee of 22 years JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The Ukrai­ and bid her the best as she was planning nian National Association recently bid to leave for Poland where she would farewell to one of its most senior stay with her sister. employees, Sophia Kryshtalsky, who Mrs. Kryshtalsky was presented was employed in the financial depart­ various gifts from the UNA and her ment for 22 years. fellow employees. Speaking on behalf A retirement luncheon was held at the of the employees of the financial depart­ UNA headquarters building with em­ ment, Paul Fuga saluted Mrs. Kryshtal­ ployees of the UNA, Svoboda, The sky for her many years of hard work. Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda Press Halia Klym, another fellow employee, in attendance. read a humorous poem about Mrs. Supreme Secretary Walter Sochan Kryshtalsky and the UNA that she had was the master of ceremonies for the written for this special occasion. event. Supreme Treasurer Alexander Blahitka extended best wishes to Mrs. At the conclusion of the luncheon, Kryshtalsky on behalf of the UNA Mrs. Kryshtalsky, visibly moved, ad­ Supreme Executive Committee, while dressed her colleagues, thanking them Supreme Treasurer Ulana Diachuk for such a fond farewell and for years of recalled how she had worked with Mrs. comradeship and the family atmosphere Kryshtalsky for more than two decades. at the UNA Home Office. All the speakers underlined the The farewell ended with all present retiree's dedication and commitment to singing a chorus of "Mnohaya Lita"for the Ukrainian National Association Mrs. Kryshtalsky. Joseph V. Belkairous, son of AH and Marta Belkairous,and R. Michael Shuya, son of George and Margaret Shuya, are new members of UNA Branch 452 in East Lansing, Ind. They were enrolled by their grandmother, Natalie Shuya, the branch Philadelphia center will benefit secretary. from UNA fund-raising efforts JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The the Ukrainian community," said Ukrainian National Association, in Robert Cook, the UNA's director of its continuing efforts to aid the insurance operations. Ukrainian community, announced that it will be coordinating a special "Our financial services profes­ fund-raising effort for The Ukrainian sionals can use their skills in the area Educational and Cultural Center in of charitable giving to benefit The Philadelphia. Ukrainian Educational and Cultural The UNA is donating the services Center in Philadelphia and its mem­ of its financial planning profes­ bers, and continue our mission to sionals to teach the members of the provide value-added services to the center how they can make sizable Ukrainian community. By acting as contributions to the center by making the coordinating arm of this fund- more effective use of their current raising effort, we will be able to show donations. In addition, the mem­ the members of the UECC how they bers will be receiving some added can help the center and at the same benefits, including complete finan­ time realize current tax savings. cial and estate planning worth hun­ In some cases we can help dreds of dollars, and advice from donors receive a lifetime income estate planning attorneys, all at no from their donation to this Fund. A charge. Members who donate to this Charitable Giving Program that is Maksym Savytsky Mycak is among the special fund-raising effort will have properly designed can be a win/ win Eric D. Roach, is the youngest member youngest new members of UNA Branch their family names inscribed on a situation for the donor and the of UNA Branch 323 in Kansas City, 350 in Stamford, Conn., where he was special plaque to be displayed in the center," commented Mr. Cook. Kansas. The son of Anna Maria and enrolled by his maternal grandparents, center, so their names will never be The fund-raising effort will begin William D. Roach, he was born on Zynovij and Teodozia Sawyckyj. Mak­ forgotten. this month with a mailing to all December 5,1991. He was enrolled into sym is the son of George and Anisa "This is a natural extension of the members of the center announcing the UNA by his grandfather, John Handzia Mycak of Forest Hills, N.Y. work which the financial services the program and explaining the Brysky, who happens to be president of department does, and it's a natural advantages that this special program Branch 323. extension of the UNA's efforts to can have for the center and those who provide support to organizations in choose to donate to this effort. UNA seminars effort that will take several months, available Ukrainians mobilize... thousands of dollars and much hard (Continued from page 1) work. Need a speaker for your organization's trees had been uprooted. They still Ukrainian National Association next meeting? Want to learn more about worry every day about rain leaking Branch 368 in Miami is accepting any the new products and services the UNA is into their home, because one huge donations of money, food, clothing, now offering to its members such as free tree has smashed the roof at one building materials, etc. advice from estate planning attorneys corner. To find out how you can assist or and competitive mortgage loans for our Local Ukrainian churches and members? Want to understand more for more information, please contact about how the UNA's tax-deferred clubs are organizing efforts to assist John Kocur, (305) 680-9427, or Paul savings account which is currently their members in rebuilding — an Galadza, (305) 233-5496. paying 6.75 percent interest guaranteed for one year works? Re: Mail delivery of The Weekly Then contact Robert M. Cook, CLU, ChFc at the UNA's Home Office, (201) It has come to our attention that The Ukrainian Weekly is often 451-2200 or l-(800) 253-9862, to delivered late, or irregularly, or that our subscribers sometimes receive arrange for an informative seminar which several issues at once. will be tailored to your group or organi­ We feel it is necessary to notify our subscribers that The Weekly is zation. mailed out Friday mornings (before the Sunday date of issue) via second-class mail. Seminars are provided by the UNA at Robert Matthew Cheloc, son of Robert If you are not receiving regular delivery of The Weekly, we urge you no charge to groups, if located in New to file a complaint at your local post office. This may be done by and Helen Cheloc, is a new member of Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or New obtaining the U.S. Postal Service Consumer Service Card and filling UNA Branch 777. The little tyke's dad is England. out the appropriate sections. a municipal judge in Jersey City, N.J. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 No. 38

IN THE PRESS Ukrainian Weekly West should view Ukraine Millicent Fenwick, 1910-1992 as true anchor of stability "I believe that the business of government is justice and we cannot stand by Following is an excerpt from an Ukraine has few of the ethnic, politi­ and learn of injustice and do nothing. That has been one of the overriding article by Adrian Karatnycky that cal and cultural divisions that will likely feelings governing my life. It got me into politics and it kept me in politics." appeared in the summer 1992 issue of plague Russia in years ahead. It has These are the words of former Congresswoman Millicent Fenwick, who died Foreign Affairs. The excerpt is Mr. nothing like Russia's simmering separa­ on September 17 at the age of 82. Karatnycky's conclusion to his article tist movements, as in Chechnia and Once described by CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite as "the conscience titled "The Ukrainian Factor." Mr. Tatarstan. While Ukrainians and Rus­ of Congress," Mrs. Fenwick began her 50-year career in the public service in Karatnycky is special assistant to the sians (73 and 21 percent, respectively, of 1938 as a member of the Board of Education in her hometown, Bernardsville, president of the AFL-CIO and co­ Ukraine's population) represent dif­ N.J. She later came the first woman elected to the Town Council, served on author with Nadia Diuk of "The Hid­ ferent nations, their common Slavic the New Jersey Advisory Council to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, as den Nations: The People Challenge the roots argue for a stable ethnic mix. a state assemblywoman and consumer affairs director. In 1974, at the age of Soviet Union" (William Morrow and Moreover, with the exception of the 64, she was elected to the House of Representatives. She served four terms in Co., New York, 1990), which is now Crimea, all of Ukraine's oblasts have the House but was unsuccessful in her bid for a Senate seat in 1982. She was being updated for a new edition. Ukrainian majorities. Ukrainian poli­ then named U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agricultural tics is dominated by pro-Western move­ Organization based in Rome, a post she held until her retirement in 1987. ments and leaders. Ukraine's most In Congress she earned a reputation as a true public servant, devoted to skilled Communist officials were fre­ justice and equal opportunity and exhibiting an intense commitment to her Regrettably the West has relegated quently taken for service in Moscow; its constituents, as a strong-willed, ethical and honest representative equipped Ukraine to the back burner. Yet grow­ remaining Communist elite was thus with integrity, common sense and a biting wit. (Pulitzer Prize-winning ing opposition in Russia to (President less skilled and has proven less durable cartoonist Garry Trudeau modeled Lacy Davenport, a character from his BorisJ Yeltsin's three-pronged policy of than Russia's. "Doonesbury" strip, after Rep. Fenwick.) Above all, she was renowned for democratic change, economic reform her compassion and concern for her fellow man, whether handicapped, and withdrawal from empire argues Civil society is emerging in both a migrant worker, or a Soviet political prisoner. against making Russia the focal point of Russia and Ukraine. In Russia, how­ A New Jersey Republican, Mrs. Fenwick was well-known to the Ukrainian the West's post-Soviet policies. While ever, it is increasingly divided into American community nationwide for her unwavering and tireless efforts on everything should be done to shore up irreconcilable camps reflecting the behalf of human-rights activists. It was she who authored legislation Yeltsin and Russia's democratic forces, . traditional fault lines of Russian in­ establishing the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to Ukraine deserves a closer look as a tellectual life — between democratic monitor international compliance with provisions of the Helsinki Accords potential anchor of stability in eastern Westernizers and imperialist Slavo­ signed August 1, 1975. As she introduced the bill, on September 9,1975, Rep. Europe. philes. In Ukraine most emerging Fenwick stated: "The commission...would concentrate its efforts on those structures of civil society share a demo­ intangible humanitarian elements of the declaration fthe Helsinki Final ActJ When they met in May 1992, Presi­ cratic orientation. Many of the new and which are not so easily assessed. These are, after all, the values which this dents fLeonidJ Kravchuk and fGeorgeJ numerous language, ecological, cul­ country so strongly represents throughout the world. ... we must concentrate Bush signed accords extending most- tural, trade union and political move­ on what America does best - speak for freedom and compassion across every favored-nation trading status to U- ments were born in the struggle for barrier of dissent and distance." kraine and providing insurance for U.S. statehood and against totalitarianism. businesses that invest in the new re­ Extremist and irredentist Ukrainian But even before she introduced the bill, Rep. Fenwick had irked Soviet public. Kravchuk's trip to Washington nationalist groups are weak, even in the authorities, who charged her with damaging U.S.-Soviet relations by raised U.S.-Ukrainian relations to a more nationalist west. Public-opinion repeatedly interfering in their "internal affairs," e.g. seeking permission, while higher profile, but its status was merely sampling suggests far lower support in in Moscow with a Congressional delegation, to visit political prisoner a "working visit" rather than a "state Ukraine for the return of an authorita­ Valentyn Moroz in Vladimir Prison and inquiring about the status of other visit" like that scheduled for President rian iron hand and far more durable dissidents and refuseniks. Yeltsin in June. support for democratic rule. Rep. Fenwick's name was always to be found on lists of congressional sponsors of bills and resolutions concerning human rights. She spoke out on Ukraine is eager to win the approval A pro-Western Russian democracy behalf of Andrei Sakharov, Alexander Ginzburg and Yuri Orlov of the of the industrialized democracies, as its may well triumph, but democracy and a Moscow Helsinki Group, Mykola Rudenko and Oleksa Tykhy of the renewal of shipments of tactical nuclear pro-Western orientation are significant­ Ukrainian Helsinki Group,the members of Czechoslovakia's Charter weapons to Russia and its commitment ly more likely to endure in Ukraine. In 77 - and countless others. She worked closely with the New Jersey-based to nonproliferation suggest. Yet Presi­ time a stable and democratic Ukraine, Committee for the Defense of Valentyn Moroz (later reorganized as dent Bush has set out an aid program linked to democratic Europe, could act Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine) on many issues and actions. with specific assistance to Russia for as a conduit for democratic ideas to the currency stabilization and none for east; a Western-oriented Ukraine, with Ukraine's own monetary unit. Likewise, its large Russian population, could Speaking to an interviewer upon her retirement in 1987, Mrs. Fenwick the IMF's capital quota for Russia is engage Russia in the West. If Russia commented: "Success, you see, is not the measure of a human being. Effort is. nearly sixty percent greater per capita were to fall prey to a revival of ob­ The point is: What are you trying to do? That's the measure of a human being. than Ukraine's. Even the emphasis on scurantism and imperialism, Ukraine How hard are you trying to do it? How much of your time and energy and providing food assistance to Russia would also become a welcome buffer for enthusiasm arid effort goes into it? works to Ukraine's disadvantage: it the new democracies of east-central By that yardstick, Millicent Fenwick was virtually peerless. Her makes Russia less dependent on Ukrai­ Europe. Above all, a free and pro- conscience, her compassion and her activism will be sorely missed. nian imports while making no efforts to Western Ukraine would deprive a newly reduce Ukraine's own dependence on aggressive Russia of its capacity to those exports. A more balanced Western reassert superpower control over its aid package would provide assistance to former satellites. Bolstering a strong make Ukraine more energy efficient and pro-Western Ukrainian democracy and less dependent on imported fuel. Such assisting a stable Ukrainian state, Turning the pages back... an aid package should be crafted to materially and technically, would not ensure equity in levels of aid and loan only benefit Ukrainians but the entire assistance. democratic West.

For more than a century prior to 1648, the Ukrainian peasantry toiled under the increasingly heavy burdens imposed by their Polish overlords, and were being de­ cimated by the murderous attacks from Tatars and Turks as the Poles stood UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine by impotently. Resentment grew, leading to many insurrections in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The Home Office of the Ukrainian National It was not until the 1640s that the movement assumed its national character, and Association reports that, as of September 12, the some historians would argue it was among the first of its kind. Bohdan fraternal organization's newly established Khmelnytsky, a Ukrainian nobleman, forged a coalition of the mostly peasant Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received Zaporozhian army and the disaffected registered Kozaks employed by the Polish Commonwealth. In 1648, he led the uprising that almost toppled the aristocratic 13,307 checks from its members with donations government and established a Ukrainian state for the first time since the 12th totalling ^344,584.08. The contributions century. include individual members' donations, as well The decisive battle that was the culmination of the Ukrainian resurgence as returns of members' dividend checks and occurred in Pyliavtsi, in southern Volhynia, on September 23,1648. Khmelnytsky's interest payments on promissory notes. forces smashed a glittering army of aristocrats, bringing the Commonwealth to its Please make checks payable to UNA Fund knees. In a move debated since, he decided not to strike the final blow by marching on Warsaw, its capital, but turned back to Kiev. There, he was greeted for the Rebirth of Ukraine. triumphantly by the populace and religious leaders as their deliverer, and laid the foundations for modern Ukrainian statehood. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places country. Delegates from diaspora have- Kravchuk's warning a similar de facto status and should feel constrained by similar unwritten rules. by Myron B. Kuropas not unwarranted Kravchuk, a politician's politician (he Dear Editor: was so characterized in The Wall Street I am writing in response to your Journal months ago) had probably editorial of August 30. For the sake of given it more thought than meets the We will miss you, Walter argument, picture a bunch of tourists of eye, including the effect on visitors When I learned that Walter Chopiw- unexpectedly. Finnish descent coming to their native from, say, Russia. As to his or, by skyj had died, it felt like a death in the For his endeavors on behalf of free­ country to celebrate a national holiday. extension, Ukraine's "severely damaged family. dom, Walter received awards from the During a gathering of several thousand credibility" (as noted in your editorial, In many ways Walter was family, a Republic of China, the Republic of celebrating citizens, some visitors jump August 30), there may actually be a net man I had known for over 30 years. He South Vietnam, and the National Cap­ on the platform and begin, amid patrio­ gain in a broader sense. Our State was very special, a Ukrainian American tive Nations Committee. He was also a tic slogans, criticizing the government Department on more than a few occa­ patriot who served as one of my models. recipient of the Americanism medal and the president, bad-mouthing cer­ sions had denied entry visas to prospec­ Born in Ukraine, he fled with his from the Daughters of the American tain officials and brashly demanding tive visitors because of expressed politi­ family when the Red Army was re- Revolution (D.A.R.) cal views critical of our government, that they be removed from office. occupying western Ukraine on the heels An active Republican all of his life — and no one inflated this to the human- Well, constructive criticism or not, of the German retreat. He attended he was involved with Barry Goldwater's rights plateau. these individuals would be admonished secondary school in Czecho-Slovakia first senatorial campaign — Walter was by the authorities and then, in all There seems to exist a presumption and Germany. When the war ended, he also a founding member of the Ukrai­ probability, politely asked to leave the among some that "the mentality" of worked for the International Refugee nian Republican Federation of America country within 72 hours. The visitors Ukraine's present government is the Organization (IRO) in Augsburg where, which at one time boasted 20 state might even get their fare paid for as far main obstacle to the solution of econo­ between 1948 and 1950, he assisted in chairpersons. During the Nixon and as the border. mic and other problems. The demand to processing displaced persons from Ford years, Republican ethnics en­ Was their (however, well-intended) resign was pressed on this presumption. Eastern Europe emigrating to Canada, joyed a respected presence within the behavior proper and the punishment On the other hand, while the perform­ Latin America, Australia and the Republican National Committee, where they received too harsh? There are a few ance record of Ukraine's government United States. Later, he himself emi­ the Republican Heritage Groups Com­ important items to be considered under has received mixed reviews in the grated to the United States along with mittee had a full-time staff, and the the circumstances. Western media, the same media are also his family. They settled in Chicago. White House, where the special assis­ 1. When in Ukraine, under the pre­ conveying a perception of its commit­ Like many young DPs who came to tant to the president for ethnic affairs sent status, all Ukrainians residing ment to stated priorities — which are: America during this period, he was had his office. Walter was a key player abroad are considered foreigners, even the establishment of essential attributes drafted into the U.S. Army. Many of in the GOP during those years, both though some do not think of themselves of an independent democratic state; the them were sent to fight in Korea. Walter nationally and in Arizona. as such, because they were born in economy; and the environment, in that was lucky. His knowledge of the Ger­ What made Walter so unique among Ukraine and later became displaced order. man language earned him an assign­ Ukrainian American leaders was his persons. That, however, is irrelevant as ment in Germany, where he served from willingness to work with all Ukrainians, far as their official status is concerned. At the UNA estate on September 5, 1951 to 1953. not just those of his own OUN(B) 2. To be valid and meaningful, all Ivan Pliushch, chairman of Parliament, Upon his return to Chicago, he persuasion. When the Ukrainian Na­ expressions of desire for change as well reaffirmed willingness to accept con­ attended the prestigious Illinois Insti­ tional Association was sponsoring its as criticism of elected and/ or appointed structive criticism and pleaded for our tute of Technology, where he received a first Congressional reception in 1977, officials, should come from within the understanding that the privatization of bachelor's degree in mechanical engi­ for example, and was encouraging parliamentary structure of the Ukrai­ the economy is not an easy process after neering in 1958. He worked as a con­ Ukrainian Americans to contact their nian government. One must keep in 70 years of destruction of enterpreneur- tract engineer for various corporations senators and representatives and attend mind that any brand-new democracy, ial skills. associated with the defense industry with them, Walter Chopiwsky flew in especially the one reborn from long until 1973. from Arizona and walked into the I might add that this would not be totalitarian rule, such as Ukraine, He moved to New Mexico for a brief reception with Sen. Goldwater. Walter made easier by bringing down a govern­ requires time, lots of time, to adjust and period and then to Arizona where he caught some flak for his attendance ment that has re-established what we harness it's political and economic was later joined by his parents. From from UCCA leaders who were boy­ had thought impossible in our lifetime, resources without being interfered with 1973 to 1990 he was employed by cotting the event. Dr. Lev Dobriansky, "has made great progress in carving out from abroad in the form of questionable Motorola Inc. in Scottsdale. then the UCCA president and firmly in a coherent foreign and military policy," political advice. Ukraine does not need the grip of OUN(B), was especially and "has passed a liberal foreign- In 1971, he married Genie Pidla- it at this time. miffed because a UCCA officer had investment law" (the quotes are from secky, another transplanted Chicagoan dared break party ranks. There are ways and means by which The New York Times, September 6). (a graduate of St. Nicholas Ukrainian the cause of democracy in Ukraine For those who think the pace is too Catholic School) who was attending Walter detested the political back­ could be furthered. Prudence, responsi­ slow, there is more: "Ukraine's commit­ Arizona State University. They settled biting so common in our community bility and self-control are but a few of ment to sovereignty and independence in Phoenix and later had two sons, and believed he could do more for them. Conversely, displays of irrespon­ had never been more effective."There is Eugene and Danylo, now 16 and 17, Ukraine by working with others. sible behavior and growing impatience no use arguing who gets the credit. It respectively. And he did that so well. Cooperating can be detrimental to the establishment goes to Rukh, to Kravchuk and his Almost from the moment of his closely with Tony Mazeika of the of a solid and truly independent Ukrai­ government, and to all good people of arrival in the United States, Walter Coalition for Constitutional Justice and nian state. Ukraine willing to work together. worked on behalf of the Ukrainian Security (CCJS), for example. Walter cause. flew to Paraguay in 1985 in an effort to In conclusion, it is my opinion that Between 1960 and 1991 he was a obtain asylum for Karl Linnas, an President Leonid Kravchuk's warning Boris Danik member of the executive board of the Estonian victim of the OSI cabal. The to the foreigners, if somewhat stern, was North Caldwell, N.J. National Captive Nations Committee, Reagan administration would have in no way unwarranted. U.S.A., and president of the Arizona deported Mr. Linnas to another coun­ state branch. His dream was to raise try if OSI had not leaked Walter's Zenon J. Miahky No free speech enough monies to erect a captive na­ mission to the press. That ended the Akron, Ohio tions memorial in the United States. matter. Mr. Linnas was sent to Soviet- for foreign foes Plans for such a memorial were com­ occupied Estonia where he died under pleted and Walter was busy searching mysterious circumstances. At a time Visitors to Ukraine Dear Editor: for a site. when the OSI was riding herd over our I was astonished reading the editorial Between 1962 and 1990 Walter was community, it took courage to do what should be discreet in The Ukrainian Weekly dated August president of the Arizona state branch of Walter did, but then Walter was always 20, 1992, "Kravchuk to Diaspora: Shut Dear Editor: the Ukrainian Congress Committee of a courageous man. Up or Get Out," I would not be sur­ President Leonid Kravchuk's warn­ America (UCCA). A loyal supporter of It also took courage for Walter to be prised to find such an editorial in ing to expel foreigners who "openly the OUN(B), Walter was a great admirer associated with WACL. His name was Natsionalna Tribuna, Homin Ukrainy, attack" his government brings to mind of Slava Stetsko. mentioned in Scott and Jon Anderson's or Shliakh Peremohy, where it really another scenario. What if, at the Bi­ Walter was a founding member of the "Inside the League," a nefarious publi­ belongs. I never expected to find such in centennial celebration of America's World Anti-Communist League cation that attempted to paint active The Ukrainian Weekly, a very respect­ independence in New York City, in a (WACL) in 1967 as well as its successor nati-communism as a neo-Nazi aberra­ able newspaper. speech in the presence of President organization, the World League for tion. Such an editorial helps to undermine Ronald Reagan, the guest chairman of Freedom and Democracy (WLFD), in Walter lived to see Ukraine free of the Ukrainian government, which is the Lafayette Society from France was 1991. He was the U.S. delegate for both communism and the OSI discredited. struggling to recover from the chaos left openly critical of Reaganomics and organizations at international confer­ Unfortunately, he didn't live long by the former Soviet Union. It also demanded the resignation of Reagan's ences in the Republic of China, South enough to be recognized and honored should be kept in mind that criticism Cabinet? A fantasy? Yes, but then the Vietnam, Thailand, the Phillipines, by his own people for all that he did on may be allowed by citizens but not for Frenchman was sensible enough not to Mexico, Great Britain, Japan, Switzer­ behalf of their freedom. That is said. foes, the foreigners visiting Ukraine. launch a tirade at such a festive forum. land, Luxembourg, Belgium, Paraguay, There are few Walter Chopiwskys in Apparently, some Ukrainian politicos Canada, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica this world and it is for that reason that from diaspora have no such inhibitions. and, most recently, Hungary. It was his untimely death is so difficult to Etiquette has always obliged visiting Dr. Roman Baranowskyj while attending a WLFD international accept. He will be missed. envoys to be circumspect in the host Kerhonkson, N.Y. conference in Budapest that he died Vichna Yomu Pamiat. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 No. 38 Father and son reunited in U.S. Ukrainian children's art exhibit 48 years after war separates them on display at Ukrainian museum by Roman Woronowycz Cpl. Kuzyszyn ended up in a British NEW YORK - The exhibit "Old prisoner of war camp after his division Traditions, Young Visions: Ukrainian UNION, N.J. - Mykola Kuzyszyn's was destroyed in a hilltop battle in Folk Treasures as Seen by Children in eyes welled tears as his wife spoke of the France. He spent the rest of the war as a Ukraine" will open at The Ukrainian first meeting between him and his son, British POW. Museum on Saturday, September 26, Yevhen. In 1949, he emigrated from Britain to and will be on view through November Since they last saw each other, over48 the United States, having been spon­ 14. years had sped by more quickly than the sored by an uncle. This traveling exhibit was organized bullets of World War II that had torn Once in the U.S., Mr. Kuzyszyn by the Vermont Folk Life Center and them apart. Yevhen was barely a year attempted to make contact with his the Children's Art Exchange of Middle- and a half old when his father last held bury, Vt., in collaboration with The him - before retreating German Nazis family stranded in Ukraine. "I constant­ ly wrote using the name of my friend, Ukrainian Museum. It was first shown hauled Mykola away to a concentration in 1991 at the Vermont Folk Life Center Stefan Oliynyk, so that (Soviet) autho­ camp. and at the Wood Gallery, Montpelier. rities wouldn't find me out. My relatives Father and son finally laid eyes on In the spring of 1992 it traveled to the only said they did not know where each other again August 2, when Mr. Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies in Yevhen or my wife were. I think they Давні традшдіі молодки тгхшд - Kuzyszyn greeted his son, Yevhen Philadelphia and was subsequently seen said that to make my son's life easier. УкрашсьхІ Народні Скарби Kuzyszyn, and wife, Nina, at Kennedy at The Arcade in Providence, R.L They knew I had fought against the . Очима Дітей Уярттх Airport in New York. It is an event The exhibition features works by Russians." others are sure to repeat as families children of Ukraine: paintings, draw­ Until recently some relatives had told search for loved ones separated by war, ings, collages and weaving samples. Yevhen his biological father was dead. post-war political shuffling and totali­ Photographs accompany the exhibit of "The word about my father was shaky," tarian systems. children at work, Ukrainian land­ the younger Kuzyszyn said. "Some Maria Kuzyszyn, Mykola's wife, said, scapes and scenes. Also on view is an said (he was) murdered, some said he "I will never forget the first thing album of drawings by Ukrainian Ame­ The poster for a new exhibit at The ran away. The same was said of my Yevhen said: 'Father, where have you rican youngsters interpreting the classic Ukrainian Museum features a painting mother." been? I thought you were dead.' " Ukrainian folktale "The Mitten." by 11-year-old Andriy Melnychuk of Actually Yevhen Kuzyszyn's mother, Lviv. The younger Kuzyszyn now laughed The exhibit is supplemented by at his recollection of their reunion, Anna, the older Kuzyszyn's first wife, examples of folk art from the collection although he said then he was nervous. was arrested between 1947 and 1948 Cycle and Rites of Passage" and "Folk­ of The Ukrainian Museum: folk costu­ He said he recognized his stepmother when little Yevhen was 6 years old. "At tales." mes, ritual cloths (rushnyky), Easter before his father. "When I saw the face, the time they were taking everybody to The Ukrainian Museum is located at eggs (pysanky) and ritual breads. The I knew it was her," he said. "But not my Siberia," he said. 203 Second Ave. (at 12th Street), New exhibit is grouped into the following Dad. I don't know, I just didn't see He ended up living with his aunt, the York; telephone, (212)228-01 lO.Gallery theses: "Symbolic Designs,""Ukrainian him." The family had exchanged photo­ older Kuzyszyn's sister. In 1956, his hours are Wednesday through Sunday, Folk Ways," "Seasonal Cycle," "Life 1-5 p.m. graphs before their confluence so they mother was found living in Siberia, would recognize one another. where she resides today. Wiping away a tear, the older Kuzy­ The youngster was raised by his aunt szyn smiled and said he was happy to be and in 1973 the newly married young Confrontations mar... stood behind barricades lining the street reunited with his only son. man moved to his wife's city in Kazakh­ leading to the Parliament building. They had traveled from Rivne to protest As father and son sat in the com­ stan. (Continued from page 1) the closing of their chuch by the city fortable dining room of Mykola Kuzy­ Yevhen Kuzyszyn first heard his dad szyn's two-level home in Union, he liy Karpenko, editor of the newspaper council after tensions between the was still alive in October 1991, while Vechirniy Kyiv (Evening Kiev), was the Ukrainian Orthodox and the Ukrainian explained the circumstances that caused visiting family in his home village in the nearly five-decade-long separation. first to call for the Parliament's disso­ Autocephalous Orthodox resulted in Ukraine. He explained that some rela­ lution, claiming that he was ready to He said he was living with his wife in Autocephalous Orthodox faithful tives admitted they had made contact resign and knew of other deputies who the village of Oleseno in Berezhany throwing stones at the others' place of with his father, but had not told him, were ready to do the same. county in October 1942 when a son, worship. By the morning of September "Until (glasnost) people were scared to The floor of the Parliament became 15 they had been chased away. Yevhen, was born. As the German talk about things like that." Army retreated in May 1944, they the scene of a tug-of-war between those It is not known how many demon­ grabbed Mr. Kuzyszyn along with Finally, arrangements were made for deputies who called for its dissolution strators had traveled from Ukraine's thousands of other young men and a telephone meeting, at which time both and those who insisted that the existing western oblasts and were left stranded incarcerated them. father and son cried continually while body still had work to do. Much discus­ outside of Kiev's city limits. Many While in a German prison in Poland, making the arrangements that led to sion was devoted to drafting laws on undertook the remainder of the trip by Mr. Kuzyszyn was given the chance to their meeting, Yevhen Kuzyszyn said. elections and Parliamentary ratifica­ foot or by metro, and there were tion of international agreements signed incidents of militia beating people on fight with the Ukrainian Galicia Divi­ And what was the first gift from by the president in Dagomys, Yalta and the Khreshchatyk en route to Parlia­ sion. After joining, he was betrayed by father to son? What every good father Minsk, as well as means to implement ment. the Germans and was sent to the Western gives his offspring - a house, in the 168 laws passed during the Parlia­ Front to fight Canadians, he said. Ukraine of course. People's Deputy Ivan Zayets criti­ ment's previous five sessions. cized the Parliament for not voicing a Although the Parliament set an protest and concluded, "We are not agenda and agreed to create a perma­ functioning as a Parliament if people nent Committee on Veterans Affairs cannot get into Kiev." and a temporary Committee on Econo­ mic Reform, the mood was one of general dissatisfaction, exacerbated by Coalition seeks... the absence of 30 percent of the Parlia­ ment's Presidium. (Continued from page 1) People's Deputy Yaroslav Kendzior, the opening session of Ukraine's Parlia­ confirmed rumors that the president's ment that Ukraine's democratic forces representative in Kiev, Ivan Saliy, had support the referendum campaign. barred all buses carrying demonstrators "There are people who say that the from the western oblasts from entering democratic forces have splintered, when the capital city. He said that the halting in fact only a small fraction of those of buses and the beating of their passen­ who think they're creating a govern­ gers was a violation of human rights and ment have broken away." must be stopped. Mr. Chornovil criticized President Outside, several hundred demonstra­ Leonid Kravchuk for ignoring the tors lined the barricades surrounding Ukrainian Parliament by not attending the Parliament building, squaring off in its opening session and said that when front of the large number of militia and Mr. Kravchuk announces his proposal National Guardsmen standing shoulder for restructuring the Ukrainian gov­ to shoulder before them. Only three ernment, Rukh will propose a list of its groups were given permission to picket candidates within three days' time. Parliament - workers from Zaporizh- He also accused the militia of over­ zhia demanding economic reform, stepping its bounds by beating demon­ pensioners, and cinematographers de­ strators attempting to picket Parlia­ manding more government funding. ment, but laid sole responsibility for the Their protests were relatively quiet. violation of human rights with the I Roman Woronowycz On the eve of the opening of the sixth president's representative in Kiev, Ivan From (Jeft to right), Yevhen Kuzyszyn, his father Mykola, Yevhen's wife Nina, session of Ukraine's Parliament, 70 Saliy, who forbid buses carrying de­ Mykola's second wife Maria. Ukrainian Orthodox priests and monks monstrators from entering Kiev. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 9

Vika rocks North America; audiences respond to social commentary by Marta Kolomayets

NEW YORK - When Vika Vradij performed in Cleveland earlier this summer, some members of the audience were offended by her lyrics, which are, at times, racy. They even asked her to omit some songs from her repertoire. But the 36-year-old rock star from Lviv was infuriated and refused to comply. "I was censored in the 1970s and 1980s under an oppressive Communist system; I will not be censored here," she declared during her summer sojourn through the United States. The episode in Cleveland brought back vivid memories of the 1970s, when, as a teenager, Vika adored the music featured in the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar"and rehearsed Mary Magdalene's aria in school. School authorities reprimanded her, citing religious content in her music, something unheard of in an atheistic society. A singular individual, Vika has described herself as a "white crow." "I always did what I wanted to do, what I liked to do, what appealed to me, and not what others told me to do," she said. "1 live and act on my own instincts, my own organic intuition," she concluded. Although she describes herself as a difficult character and continues to be fiercely individualis­ tic, she has found harmony in both her personal and professional life, living and working with V0I0- dymyr Bebeshko, her husband, composer, musical arranger and manager. And professionally, he has yet to steer her wrong. Vika performs "Ribald Kolomyiky" during an outdoor concert at Soyuzivka, Labor Day weekend, 1992 Together for 10 years now, he is part of the winning partnership that has produced the Vika image — a The professional level should be comparable to that cross between Nina Hagen and "troista muzyka" of American music, but the feeling should be my (Hutsul folk music) — and created such composi­ own, and I want not only Ukrainian audiences to tions as "Hanba" (Shame), "Мато, Ya Durna" listen to it, but I want it to be interesting to (Mom, I'm Stupid) and the catchy "Tyndy, the American and European public," she said. Ryndy." Today, in Ukraine, she added,there is a problem Vika's real success began with her appearance at of originality, with too many musicians imitating the Chervona Ruta Festival in Chernivtsi in the American music, which then is labeled "ersatz"and summer of 1989. In her ripped black leather uninteresting. bomber jacket and World War I aviator goggles, Vika's music can be labeled many things, but it is she turned the youth on to Ukrainian history and far from uninteresting, and her stage performance such contemporary issues as Chornobyl and is so full of energy and dynamism that few can sit Russification. They responded to her unorthodox still in their seats while she is performing. look, her rock beat and, most importantly, her Basically a shy individual, quiet and cau­ Ukrainian message. tious at first meeting, she turns into a power­ house on stage, dressed in clunky workman's boots, "I never meant to become a political activist," an outlandish tie, suspenders, a white shirt and said Vika," and 1 never wanted to see my songs black baggy pants. Once the music starts, she begins become political statements, but we live in such dancing and courting the audience. times that this was unavoidable. It happened By mid-show, she usually wins the audience over, subconsciously, because that is the way our life is no matter what their ages. Performing at the Plast today," she said last year commenting on the jamboree in upstate New York this summer, she success of her Chervona Ruta appearances, where quickly won over the hearts of scouts, who she captured first prize. approached her, asking her to sign their T-shirts, "It was not my objective to politicize the masses, with her trademark smiling heart and "Vika" but after the festival, we traveled to the oblasts of autograph. eastern Ukraine and the impact of 'Shame' and As a little girl, she remembers entertaining her 'Coal Miner's Boogie,'was explosive. It was like a parents, brother and maternal grandmother in the time bomb ticking aw,ay; the audience got angry living room of their Lviv home. She enjoyed and joined in, responding to the music." performing then, and continues to enjoy it today. "I think my grandmother was by biggest fan; she But since the declaration of Ukraine's independ­ was a great inspiration to me, and I always think of ence, something Vika says she always hoped for her when I perform. She encouraged me to be but never believed would happen, her music has myself. She, I think, was the first person to also undergone some changes. Her songs comment understand me." on the social conditions for today's youth in­ Today, Vika's fans are much more diverse, cluding the problems of drugs and sex in such songs although she continues to rely on family members as "Bulka z Makom" (Bread with Poppy Seeds), for support, including her 15-year-old son Dmytro, and "Мато, Ya Frayera Liublu" (Mom, I Like and, of course, her husband, Volodya. This Dude). "1 still get exhilarated, I still feel that surge of However, since the group arrived in Canada in energy when I see an audience," she explained after May, and later toured the United States, they have her performance at Soyuzivka, which was so well also written a few songs about such American received that she came back for two encores. "I love staples as the hot dog, and taken melodies from you," she said, and "I hold all of you in my heart," popular 60s hits - "golden oldies" - and turned she said, as her eyes welled tears. them into successful Ukrainian hits. Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy Once copyright issues are settled, Vika hopes to Vika, crowned Miss Rock Europa in January, 1992, release an album of tunes, such as "Only You" and in the United States one last time this year, in "Let's Twist," with Ukrainians lyrics she has New York City on Thursday, September 24, at the written. Ukrainian National Home at 8:30 p.m., before the "But," she adds emphatically, "my songs will group heads back to Lviv, via Canada. always have that Ukrainian content, that Ukrainian But Vika, who is revitalized and ready to create energy and harmony. That's where I come from, more music with her husband, has promised to Moved by audience response, Vika conies back to that's who I am, ` she noteu. return again next summer to entertain the loyal fans do an encore at the Soyuzivka concert during "I want to adapt Ukrainian themes in my songs. she is leaving behind. Labor Day weekend, 1992. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 No. 38 Dr. Solchanyk... ed Ukrainian independence beyond the possibility of rollback? Ukrainian awareness highlighted (Continued from page 3) Definitely. 1 don't think that there's Well, I feel that this is going to be a any possibility of going back. Ukraine is at Heritage Day celebration long and involved process. Incidents a country that has been internationally ERIE, Pa. - "What's 'varenyky`? One young non-Ukrainian woman like Rutskoi meeting with Cossacks in recognized. It is absolutely clear what Oh! My grandma used to make them had adopted a baby from Kolomyia and the Crimea will continue to occur, and kind of political climate exists in when I was a kid. She called them sought advice on how to raise the child everyone will have to watch whether the Ukraine, and everyone must wait to see 'pyrohy.' " in touch with her heritage; another Westward-leaning camp in Russia will how the Russians resolve their internal Such comments were heard frequent­ young woman had just returned from a continue to be in the minority. debate. ly on Sunday, June 14, when over 1,200 business conference in Mykolayiv. This is a concern that will become all people gathered for Ukrainian Heritage Visitors learned about Ukrainian the greater if Yeltsin decides not to run Day in Erie, Pa. Some traveling over organizations, such as the Ukrainian in the next Russian election as he 100 miles, they came to sample Ukrai­ National Association, the Ukrainian recently announced. That won't become Errata nian food, buy Ukrainian goods and Fraternal Association and the Ukrai­ an issue until another three or four We apologize to Drs. Frank Sysyn souvenirs, enjoy Ukrainian music and nian National Women's League of years, but it's something that has to be and Olga Andriewsky for typographi­ dancing, and meet some Ukrainians. America, their work and publications, kept in mind. cal errors that muddled the meaning of Many were interested in Ukraine be­ and about the tragedy of Chornobyl. Despite the mood within Russia, statements made in their interviews. In cause of their East European ancestry. The arts and crafts area also attracted would you say the Kravchuk has assert­ Dr. Sysyn's interview, he said the Others came because they have friends many visitors. There was an impressive UAOC was "revived" considerably, not who are Ukrainian. exhibit of embroidery, woodcarvings, "revised," and also that it was not able The information/ education area was leather craft and ceramics. Master- to become a major body in "the east" a busy place: many stopped to share craftsmen demonstrated the art of "nyz" not "the easy." In Dr. Andriewsky's in­ their stories and ask questions. Some embroidery, printmaking and pysanky terview, Ukraine's new diplomatic corps looked at maps to see where their writing. Graphic prints by Vitaliy should have been said to give the country ancestors were born, while others Lytvyn and many handmade craft items a "high profile" as an independent na­ inquired about various places in U- were available for sale. tion, not "a high profit." kraine and discussed recent political Throughout the day, guests were and economic developments. entertained by the Kashtan Junior Dance Ensemble (Cleveland), the Hut- zul Orchestra (Buffalo, N.Y.), the HAMALIA U.S. media errs:... Ukrainian Dancers "Zolote Kolossya" TRAVEL CONSULTANTS (Continued from page 3) (Erie, Pa.), the Erie UNWLA Duet, Mailing Address: 43 St. Mark's Place, Suite 6E, New York, N.Y. КЮ03 denied by Judge Wiseman. accordionist Alexander Kosenko and Non Stop Low Cost Flights to Ukraine He then scheduled the initial set of bayan player Joseph Sharan. hearings to take place beginning Octo­ This second Ukrainian Heritage Day ber 15 in Nashville. The first two was held on the grounds of Mercyhurst THROUGH OCTOBER 30 witnesses will be George Parker and Preparatory School in Erie. It was S655.00 organized by Branch 116 of the Ukrai­ Norman Moscowitz, both former attor­ GROUP RATES AVAILABLE neys at the Office of Special Investiga­ nian National Women's League of tions who worked on the Demjanjuk America and directed by Festival Chair­ FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION case. person Marge Corapi. Proceeds were PLEASE CALL: 212 473 0839 Mr. Demjanjuk's lawyers indicated allocated for the UNWLA Relief for the that they anticipate obtaining the Children of Chornobyl Fund. testimony of Bruce Einhornand Martin Since UNWLA Branch 116 has only Mendelsohn, both former OSI attor­ 21 members, the success of Heritage neys, as well as Alan A. Ryan Jr., Day depended on the support and help former OSI director. No date has yet of many family members and friends. been set for those additional hearings. 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New Constitution... According to the draft, Ukrainian dors, regardless of the number of people nizes and supports local and regional society should be based on principles of living in a given region. forms of self-government and does not (Continued from page 2) political, economic and ideological The proposal, unfortunately, lacks a interfere in their affairs. The state is was excluded during the last conference pluralism. But the draft itself does not concrete step-by-step formula in trying represented in the local provinces by of the Constitution Committee. clearly define the status of political to regulate the legislative branch of organs of state executive power, namely The second part of the draft is parties which are, essential to the government by adhering to principles of the provincial and regional administra­ dedicated to "civilian society." Most of formation and continued existence of a presidential regime. The president, tions. Such a structure is typical for a its articles deal with determining state democracy. Their status, as defined in who is selected in national elections, is majority of countries in Western policy in areas regarding property, free the draft Constitution, is on the same the head of state and the executive Europe, Latin America, Asia and enterprise, environmental protection, level as that of professional unions, branch of government. He is not, Africa, and it removes the threat of family, education, science and culture, volunteer groups, foundations and however, a member of the Cabinet of authoritarianism. In addition, the public associations and mass media. other citizens' groups. Ministers, which answers to the presi­ Republic of Crimea is provided with the Doubts arise as to whether this section The proposal strengthens a "presi­ dent and is ruled by his program and rights of a territorial autonomy within should be added to the final draft of the dential republic" with a clear division of decisions. The proposal also does not the structure of Ukraine. power between the legislative, executive make provisions for the post of vice- Constitution; it might be better to create A small chapter in the constitution is and judicial branches. Each branch, president; the prime minister is second a separate law or declaration on the dedicated to the issue of Ukrainian upon fulfilling its functions, is com­ in command. The Cabinet of Ministers above-mentioned issues. national defense and security. Absent in pletely independent. However, the and the president himself are not the draft is an article on principles of Most of the draft Constitution is proposal envisions the possibility of politically answerable to Parliament, Ukraine's foreign policy. But article 8 devoted to the system of constitutional delegating authority. A bicameral but, they can be impeached by Parlia­ provides an over-all solution to U- institutions such as the legislative, structure in Parliament is upheld in the ment. kraine's relations with the world com­ executive and judicial organs. Aside draft with a clear delineation of respon- The Constitution Court of Ukraine, munity. Ukraine recognizes the impor­ from a few deviations, the Ukrainian siblities between both Houses: the and both general and civil courts, are tance of over-all human values and Constitution adopts a presidential form House of Deputies (all-national repre­ under the jurisdiction of the judicial respects the principles associated with of government, separating powers with sentation) and the House of Ambas­ branch. The prosecutor's office also is international law. Ratified or approved its own distinctive system of checks and sadors (regional/territorial representa­ under its jurisdiction., The judicial and officially published international balances. tion). The introduction of a bicameral branch is responsible for implementing agreements are integrated into Ukrai­ system was motivated by rejection of a With the aim of upholding the fun­ the constitutional and legal acts of all nian laws; their execution is obligatory. "single system of councils (radas)," the damentals of political democracy in organs and executive officials of the introduction of local and regional forms Ukraine, the draft consolidates the executive branch and a majority of acts M +Ф Ф+ ОФ +Ф Ф+ ФФ +Ф Ш of self-government, and the over-all principle of popular sovereignty. Ac­ passed by Parliament. V Books make great holiday, birthday T consolidation of legislative authority. 1 and all occasion gifts. Have your X cording to Article 3 in the proposal, the At the same time, the proposal is According to the proposal, Ukraine is toddler begin to learn Ukrainian with: I people (Ukrainian citizens of all na­ sympathetic to the Bolshevik political a unitary decentralized state. It recog- tionalities) are the only source of state philosophy. power. The people realize state power The acclaimed new documentary that directly by way of holding all-Ukrainian The election procedure for the House chronicles Ukraine's dramatic struggle for referendums and also through the of Deputies as outlined in the draft, is independence. (62 mins.) system of state organs. The draft cau­ similar to that for the U.S. House of UKRAINE. tions that only the National Assembly Representatives. The electorate in LARYSAANDANDRIJKOi (the new name for Parliament) can Ukraine is divided into 350 election Third Journey represent the people of Ukraine. No districts, each of which has an equal a 3 fold-out book series, designed to I to Independence introduce the names of animals, Ф other public group, political party, number of voters. Each election district Written and Produced by organization or individual can assume vegetables and fruit in the Ukrainian k selects only one deputy. 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Time: Drawing is at 9:00 AM September 26th at the Soyuzivka tennis courts. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Players must be Ukrainians either by marriage, heritage or birth will be held jointly for All pre-registered players must be present by 9:00 AM No further registrations will be accepted after the drawing. UNA DISTRICT COMMITTEES Pre-registration fee is S20 per team (received before September 23rd) Registration received after September 23rd will be S30 per team. of ALLENTOWN - BALTIMORE - PHILADELPHIA - SCRANTON SHAMOKIN - WILKES BARRE - Ununited Branches in PENNA 11, 135, 145, 258, 297, 467 The tournament will consist of two categories. on Saturday, October 3, 1992 at 11:30 A.M. Mail registration to: Ihor Lukiw Ukrainian Homestead, mo Beaver Run Dr., Lehighton, Pa. 'Junior boys Son must be in grade school (Eighth grade or 400 Milltown Road Obligated to attend the meeting are District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, below) Springfield, NJ 07081 Organizers and 32nd Convention Delegates. -Older boys Son is in ninth or for more information call Meeting will be attended by grade or older. No age limit for the father. Ihor at 201-376-4829 after 6:00 pm Supreme Executive Committee members Trophies will be presented in both categories 908-820-6800 day and Supreme Advisors District Chairmen: In the event of rain, the tournament will be cancelled and your registration fee will be returned. If the weather is questionable call Ihor on Thursday September 24th. Allentown - Anna Haras (215) 867-4052 Baltimore - Bohdan Jasinsky (301) 593-5186 Registration Form Philadelphia - Stephen Hawrysz (215) 233-2466 Shamokin - Joseph Chabon (717) 874-3084 Father's Name Son's Name Wilkes Barre - Tymko Butrey (717) 759-1541 Address Scranton 8t Ununited Branches in PENNA. Сіїу„ „State _ -Zip, Main UNA Office (800) 253-9862 Phone LUNCH will be served to all, compliments of the UNA. I am registering for the Father - Son Tournament in Junior boys Kindly advise your District Chairman of your attendance, before September 25th, Older boys since a correct count of persons is necessary for meal preparation. Please make check payable to Chornomorska Sitch FSTT 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 No. 38 fb M О О О О М О О О О О О О Ф+ О О О ФФ CREDIT UNION POSITION - HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT Rochester businessman elected ASSISTANT MANAGER/TREASURER head of Ukrainian Credit Unions Qualifications: - Accounting/bookkeeping experience ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Myron Ва– — Strong interpersonal skills biuk, president of Printing Methods, — Full-time or part-time — Competitive benefit package Inc., and the head of the Rochester — Bilingual preferred Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, was named president of the Ukrainian Salary commensurate with experience. National Credit Union Association during its convention in Chicago. ^ Send resume to: Z. Balaban Mr. Babiuk will head the UNCUA, Ukrainian Selfreliance Hartford Federal Credit Union 961 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114 which comprises 29 Ukrainian credit (203) 296-4714 unions throughout the United States with aggregate assets over S825 million. He has been on the board of the UNCUA for the past three years. The newly elected president, who is actively involved in the Ukrainian community and serves on the parish council of St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Church, has been president of the Rochester Ukrainian Federal Credit Union since 1986. Under his leadership, the Rochester Ukrainian Federal Credit Union grew to total of over S42 million in total assets and has relocated to a new state- Myron Babiuk of-the-art facility in Irondequoit after Hart Printing Company, Mr. Babiuk spending 34 years on Joseph Avenue at formed Printing Methods, Inc. in 1969. the Ukrainian Civic Center. 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September 20 For further information call Anna, (708) PREVIEW OF EVENTS 359-3676. NEWARK, N.J.: Jaroslav Kernitsky of Lviv, Ukraine will exhibit regional Cross-Cultural Misunderstanding: Lav- tration information, including father's October 4 Ukrainian costumes and embroideries at rentij Zyzanij in Moscow; Meletij Smo- and son`s names, address, telephone, and St. John the Baptist Church Hall at tryckyj in Constantinople," at 3 p.m. tournament category should be sent to: LANGHORNE, Pa.: The first annual Sanford Avenue and Ivy Street. There in the Seminar Room of the Canadian Ihor Lukiw, 400 Milltown Road, Spring­ Children of Chornobyl Golf Open will will also be black earthenwave from Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS), take place at the Middletown Country Havarechchyna, Lviv region, for field, NJ 07081. Checks should be made 352 Athabasca Hall, University of Al­ Club. All proceeds will be directly sale. For further information, call Chry- payable to Chornomorska Sitch FSTT. berta. The lecture is part of the Fall 1992 donated to the Children of Chornobyl zanta Kaminskyj-Hentisz at (201) 763- For further information, call Mr. Lukiw, Seminar series organized by the Peter Relief Fund. Costs include SI 50 for 9124. (201) 376-4829 (after 6 p.m.), or (908) Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical 820-6800 (day). In the event of rain, the lunch, golf, open bar, sit-down dinners Research, CIUS. tournament will be cancelled and the and prizes, and/or S200 for a hole September 22 registration fee will be returned. If the sponsorship, and S25 for each additional September 26 dinner guest. For more information NEW BRITAIN, Conn.: For those weather is questionable, call Mr. Lukiw on September 24. -please contact Paul Masnyj, (215) 947- interested in joining the Zirky and Zoria NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scienti­ 7982; the Middletown Country Club, Ukrainian Dance Groups there will be a fic Society is holding a symposium on LEHIGTON, Pa.: The Committee, for (215) 757-6951; or the Children of meeting exclusively for first comers at "Observations and Analysis: First Anni­ Chornobyl Relief Fund, (201) 376-5140. 6:15 p.m. at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian versary Celebrations of Ukrainian In­ Contacts and Information of Carpatho- Catholic Church, 303 Eddy Glover Blvd. dependence and other Observances," to Ukrainians in Diaspora will hold its October 8 The age group for the Zirky dancers is 5- be held at 5 p.m. at the society's building, annual meeting at the Ukrainian Home­ 12; for the Zoria dancers - 13 and up. 63 Fourth Ave. Participating will be: stead. On September 26, there will be a EAST HANOVER, N.J.: Branch 75 of For further information, call (203) 747- Prof. Myroslaw Labunka, Dr. Jaroslaw business meeting, followed by dinner at 7 the Ukrainian National Women's League 8905 or (203) 628-5873. Padoch, Myroslaw Prokop and Prof. p.m., featuring keynote speaker O. of America is holding a benefit luncheon Leonid Rudnytzky, with Prof. Wasyl Myshanych from Kiev. On September and a jewelry fashion and accessory show 27, Liturgy will be followed by a final September 24 Kalynovych, as moderator. at the Ramada Hotel. Tickets are S25 per working session. To reserve lodgings and person. For tickets and further informa­ for further information, call the Home­ tion, call: Christine Bohacz-Khedr, (908) EDMONTON: Holly Doan of CBC-TV, September 26-27 Marco Levytsky of the Ukrainian News, stead, (215) 377-4621. 233-3498. Proceeds are to be directed to Linda Slobodian of The Edmonton Sun, the Lviv Specialized Children's Hospital HOUSTON: The Ukrainian Dancers of September 27 for Chornobyl Problems. Lynda Steele of CBC-TV, and Ed Stru- Dallas will perform at the Pokrova zik of The Edmonton Journal will take Ukrainian Catholic Church for the third TORONTO: The book launch of the October 16-18 part in a roundtable discussion on annual Houston Ukrainian Festival on "White Aster of Love" by Iryna Senyk, "Reporting on Ukraine: Myths and published by the Ukrainian Catholic September 26 at 4:30 p.m. and Septem­ SASKATOON, Saskatchewan: The Realities," to be held at the University of Women's League of Canada, St. Deme­ ber 27 at 12:30 p.m. Festival hours are 11 Ukrainian Arts Program's Konkurs, an Alberta, Marshall Tory Building B-87, at trius Branch, will take place in the grand a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission to the festival is open adjudicated competition of Ukrai­ 7:30 p.m. The discussion is being held as ballroom of Marriott Hotel, 401 Dixon S2. nian instrumental, vocal, choral and part of the Canadian Institute of Ukrai­ Road. The author will arrive from Lviv KERHONKSON, NY ; Chornomorska speech arts, will be held at E.D. Feehan nian Studies fall 1992 seminars series. to autograph her book of lyrical poetry, Sitch is holding a Father-Son Doubles High School, 411 Avenue M. S. in exquisite embroidered fashion sketches Saskatoon. For syllabus and further NEW YORK: Acclaimed Ukrainian rock Tennis Tournament at the UNA Resort, and photographs.of dresses created from information contact Darlene Clarke, ace Vika will be appearing in a special Soyuzivka. Drawing is at 9 a.m., Septem­ her designs. Her fashions will be modeled convenor, Ukrainian Canadian performance at the Ukrainian National ber 26, on the Soyuzivka tennis courts. at the book launch. For reservations or Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Home (above the Lys Mykyta Bar) at 140 (Players must be Ukrainians either by book orders, please call Gloria Chy- Council, (306) 652-5850. Second Ave., in New York City. marriage, heritage, adoption or birth.) All chota, (416) 243-7653, evening (416) 231- Also on the bill is Levko Durko. Admis­ pre-registered players must be present by 9894. sion is S10 at the door and the concert will 9 a.m. No further registrations will be ONGOING begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information accepted after the drawing. Pre-registra- October 2 contact Levko Holubec, (212) 316-9153. tion fee is S20 per team (received before GOSHEN, N.Y.: The exhibit "The September 23); registration received after CHICAGO: James M. Shepherd,general Ukrainians of Orange County" will be September 25 that date will be S30 per team. The manager for Johnson Wax/ Ukraine and presented by Ted Sly, the County Histo­ tournament will consist of two catego­ general director of the newly created U.S. rian, at the historic 1841 Courthouse. EDMONTON: Dr. David Frick, asso­ ries: junior boys: eighth grade or below; Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, will Exhibit hours are: Monday-Saturday. ciate professor of Slavic languages and older boys: ninth grade or older. (There is speak on "Manufacturing in Ukraine: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. literatures at the University of Califor­ no age limit for the fathers.) Trophies will The Johnson Wax Experience" at a On September 26 at 10 a.m., a program nia, Berkeley, will speak on "Episodes in be presented in both categories. Regis- dinner meeting sponsored by The Chi­ under the direction of Aurelia Slusaro cago Group (Ukrainian American Busi­ zuk will feature speaker Dr. Ann M. ness and Professional Association). The Pawliczko. A group of Ukrainian singers meeting will be held at Como Inn, 546 and dancers from Spring Valley, N.Y., Milwaukee Ave., 5:30 p.m. Admission is will complete the program. 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