www.ukrweekly.com

Inside: l Yanukovych on independent Ukraine’s path – page 3 l Chicago’s Hromovytsia dancers in Ukraine – page 4 l More reflections on Ukraine at 20 – pages 6, 7 and 9

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Obama congratulates Ukraine marks 20th anniversary of independence Yanukovych on Ukraine’s independence anniversary Ukraine’s president received a letter of congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s indepen- dence from U.S. President Barack Obama. The text of the letter was released by the Press Office of President Viktor Yanukovych.

Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate you and the people of Ukraine on the 20th anniversary of your nation’s independence on August 24. Twenty years ago, the people of Ukraine regained the lost indepen- dence and freedom they had long desired. All Americans, especially those who have come to this country from Ukraine, welcomed that histor- ic event. Since that time, the United States has strongly supported Ukraine’s democratic development Andrey Skakodub/UNIAN and European aspirations and will Opposition activists in Kyiv celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day by marching through the city center with a huge national flag. continue to do so, and has worked to deepen our strategic partnership. On PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukraine marked other cities where Ukrainian military units city center toward the Presidential this important occasion, the people the 20th anniversary of the re-establish- are based. He cited budgetary concerns Administration Building but found their of the United States join me in cele- ment of its independence with events and said the money would be better spent path blocked by police. The activists were brating Ukraine’s independence and throughout the country ranging from flag- on social programs benefitting the people protesting the prosecution and detention of in looking toward a future of raisings to celebratory marches and con- of Ukraine. Ms. Tymoshenko. increasing opportunity for all certs. Among the events held in the capital Video footage showed marchers break- Ukrainians. Opposition activists also staged a march were various concerts and a parade of ing through the first police line but then Sincerely, in Kyiv to protest the continued imprison- “vyshyvanky,” or embroidered garb, that being halted by hundreds of police in riot Barack Obama ment of former Prime Minister Yulia took place near European Square. The gear. There were no arrests. The marchers Tymoshenko, who is on trial on charges of parade’s participants posed for a group were defying a court ruling that banned abuse of office for signing a 2009 gas deal photograph that was claimed to be the opposition rallies in central Kyiv during with Russia. largest photo of people dressed in embroi- the Independence Day observances. Canada’s prime minister The day’s celebrations in Ukraine’s cap- dered outfits. Led by Oleksander Turchynov, an aide to ital were low-key this year due to The Ukrainian Independence Day cele- Ms. Tymoshenko, the marchers chanted issues statement on President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision brations in Kyiv were marred by a clash “Out with the gang,” “Shame” and Ukraine’s anniversary back in July to scrap the holding of the when some 5,000 people, many dressed in “Revolution”; they waved blue-and-yellow annual parade down the Khreschatyk, as embroidered shirts, tried to walk from the well as parades in Odesa, Sevastopol and Taras Shevchenko monument through the (Continued on page 10) Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada issued the following state- ment on August 24 on the 20th anni- versary of Ukraine’s independence. International Plast Jamboree held in N.Y. state Twenty years ago, on August 24, 1991, Ukraine seceded from the USSR and asserted itself as a sover- eign state. Canada was the first Western nation to recognize Ukraine’s inde- pendence and we continue to be a strong proponent of Ukraine’s democratization, given that Canadians and Ukrainians share a steadfast respect for freedom, human rights and the rule of law. Just last year, our government sponsored more than 300 election observers to travel to Ukraine to monitor voting Deanna Yurchuk during the presidential elections. EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization concluded the International Plast Jamboree, which was held at the Vovcha Tropa campground in upstate New York on August 6-13 to kick off the yearlong celebrations of the (Continued on page 10) organization’s centennial year. Seen above are the participants of the jamboree’s closing ceremonies as they formed a huge 100 on the campground’s sports field. A story and photos from the event appear in the centerfold. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

ANALYSIS

Reflections on the putsch SBU claims to have prevented terror attack based on the recordings of Maj. Mykola Melnychenko. Later, U.S. officials KYIV – Officers with the Security acknowledged that the allegations were that failed: 20 years on Service of Ukraine (SBU) have arrested false and that Ukraine did not sell radars to three members of an organized criminal by Jacob W. Kipp Gorbachev or overseeing his removal. Iraq. (Ukrinform) group in the town of Vasylkiv, Kyiv The military and the KGB attempted to Eurasia Daily Monitor Oblast, who were allegedly planning a ter- Ukraine holds negotiations with IMF “restore order” in Vilnius and Riga in rorist attack during Independence Day cel- If we can accept the results from a recent January 1991, but Mr. Gorbachev refused ebrations on August 24. While searching KYIV – Finance Minister Fedir survey on what contemporary Russians to sanction extreme measures, and Mr. an office leased by the suspects, the police Yaroshenko and Energy and Coal Industry know about the putsch of August 1991, Yeltsin, the president of Russia’s Supreme discovered an improvised explosive device Minister Yuriy Boiko are in Washington, there are good reasons to be depressed. Soviet, openly embraced peaceful self- filled with nails, bolts, etc. Experts said in holding negotiations with heads of the Moscow News reports that 8 percent of determination. preliminary conclusions that the blast radi- International Monetary Fund, Prime those surveyed did not know anything The demands for self-determination us of the device could have reached more Minister Mykola Azarov said at a briefing about the coup, 27 percent said that they among and within other republics had than 100 meters, which could have caused on August 23. “Credits should be taken had heard something, while 64 percent already mounted. There were ethnic ten- significant casualties. Investigators claim only in case of urgent need, if it is neces- remember and know something about these sions across the Transcaucasus with riots the suspects had planned bombings on sary to launch our own economy and to events. For 11 percent in the survey it was and pogroms in Azerbaijan and Armenia, August 24 in Kyiv or suburbs during cele- settle the debts accumulated by predeces- described as a “seizure of power,” 10 per- and nationalist demonstrations in Tbilisi, brations. Apart from explosives, the police sors. We only take the amount we need. … cent said it was “the collapse of the Soviet Georgia, where national minorities saw also found about 100 copies of extremist We are constantly in the process of negoti- Union,” and 5 percent called it a “re-divi- opportunities to present their claims for leaflets. (Ukrinform) ations, in the process of contacts, since sion of power” (Moskovskie Novosti, independence against each other and the they are our creditors, they should know August 8). Soviet Union. By the summer the situation Herman comments on Tymoshenko case how we conduct the economy, what is our Prime Minister Vladimir Putin declared was coming to a head. budget, incomes and expenses. We report in April 2005, when he was president of The election of Mr. Yeltsin as president KYIV – The developments involving to them, since they credit us,” Mr. Azarov Russia, that the events of the summer and of the Russian Federation by popular vote Yulia Tymoshenko are being used by forc- said. Earlier, it was reported that the fall of 1991 leading to the collapse of the on June 12, 1991, with 57 percent of the es who want to distract Ukraine from Ukrainian government expects to receive USSR were “the greatest geopolitical catas- vote gave him a democratic mandate to join Europe, Hanna Herman, an adviser to the two IMF tranches valued at $1.5 billion trophe” (Associated Press, April 25, 2005). the intense political maneuvering over the president of Ukraine and chief of the each by the end of the year. From August Recently Gavril Popov, the first mayor reform of the union treaty, which was sup- General Directorate for Humanitarian and 29 to September 9, the Ukrainian govern- of Moscow and a leading democratic posed to radically reshape the Soviet Union Socio-Political Affairs of the Presidential ment and the IMF Mission will hold nego- reformer, addressed the meaning of the and create some mechanism for union Administration, said on August 22 at a tiations in Kyiv regarding the renewal of failed Communist putsch and declared that republics to redefine their membership or news conference titled “20 Years of credits within the stand-by program, sus- the August coup was “one of the greatest opt to leave, which clearly seemed to be the Ukrainian Independence: Humanitarian pended this year due the non-fulfillment of events of the end of the 20th century.” In intent of the Baltic republics. Aspects.” “The whole idea of the case is promises by Ukraine to initiate pension terms of consequences that statement is Mr. Gorbachev, the appointed president very simple: to turn Ukraine to the other reform and to raise gas prices for house- surely correct, for the failure of the putsch of the Soviet Union, was under extreme side from the West,” Ms. Herman empha- holds. The stand-by agreement totaling marked the de facto end of the Soviet pressure from conservative forces in the sized. According to her, “Yulia special drawing rights (SDR) of 10 billion Union which followed at the end of the Communist Party, the state, the KGB and Tymoshenko has fallen in to this trap, I’m (about $16 billion U.S.) was approved on year. Mr. Popov went on to question the the military to leave office. His candidate sorry for her.” At the same time, she noted July 29. The aim of the program is to sup- commonly accepted narrative of the putsch for the presidency of Russia, Nikolai that the West understands this. “I believe port the government’s program of the eco- as a response to the threat of a new union Ryzhkov, running on the ticket of the that European integration will be saved nomic reform by the Fund. (Ukrinform) treaty as a unifying myth that conceals a Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the plan for the Association more complex political process: “The (CPSU) had lost badly to Mr. Yeltsin. Agreement in the second half of this year Political analyst: Russia needs Ukraine country was pregnant with crises” will not be broken,” the advisor to the On June 17, 1991, Mr. Kriuchkov, the KYIV – The Russian Federation needs (Moskovsky Komsomolets, August 12). Ukrainian president stressed. Ms. Herman head of the KGB, spoke to a secret session Ukraine in the Customs Union, but not as The complexity of this situation had also denied accusations that the trial is of the Supreme Soviet, laying out the case a country that will dictate its own terms, emerged over the course of two years and being orchestrated by the Presidential for Mr. Gorbachev’s removal. He demand- Russian political analyst Andrei Okara told was connected with President Mikhail Administration. “I think that the trial of ed extraordinary measures to meet what he the press on August 22 after an internation- Gorbachev’s attempt via perestroika and Yulia Tymoshenko is being effectively described as a deepening crisis. But the al conference in Kyiv titled “Ukraine’s glasnost to reform the Soviet system from used by forces who want a repeat of the conspirator’s attempt failed (Novaya Independence in a Globalized World: The its authoritarian mobilization regime into Kolchuha case,” she said. In 2002, the Gazeta, August 12, 2011). Vectors of the 21st Century.” They need some version of socialism with a human United States accused Ukraine of supply- Mr. Popov’s interpretation of the events the gas transit system, and not so much the face. The crisis did not begin in the Soviet leading up to the August putsch and its fail- ing Kolchuha radars to Iraq for Saddam Union but in Eastern Europe, where the ure brought to my mind the views Hussein’s regime. This conclusion was (Continued on page 14) international and domestic ramifications of expressed by Col.-Gen. Dmitry the Velvet Revolutions transformed the Volkogonov in late June 1991 in Binge, continent. Belgium, during the first visit of a Russian Mr. Gorbachev had gambled on using delegation to NATO. FOUNDED 1933 the party to reform the Soviet system I had arrived in Belgium following a The Ukrainian Weekly because the two other major levers, the conference on the 50th anniversary of the KGB and the military, had too much to lose Great Patriotic War held at Lake Como, An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., from reform. Instead, he had fractured the Italy. I was there at the invitation of a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. party, removed its political monopoly and Christopher Donnelly, special assistant to Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. set off a struggle for power that brought the secretary-general of NATO, to take part Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. national self-determination into politics, as in the NATO-Russian discussions. (ISSN — 0273-9348) Boris Yeltsin, a Communist insider, trans- I had met Gen. Volkogonov in Helsinki The Weekly: UNA: formed himself into the spokesman for a in 1988, when he was head of the Institute Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 democratic, nationalist Russia, which was of Military History and he was about to willing to accept self-determination among publish his “Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy.” Postmaster, send address changes to: the other union republics. Thereafter, we met several times and dis- The Ukrainian Weekly Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz By December 1990 it was very clear that cussed both Russian history and the con- 2200 Route 10 Editor: Matthew Dubas perestroika was in trouble politically and temporary situation in the USSR. By June P.O. Box 280 economically. Eduard Shevardnadze, who 1991, Gen. Volkogonov had been removed Parsippany, NJ 07054 e-mail: [email protected] had pushed Mr. Gorbachev for more liberal from the Institute of Military History by reforms in the face of rising pressure from Marshal Dmitry Yazov because of the anti- The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com hardliners, resigned as foreign minister, but Stalinist content of the proposed “History took the opportunity to warn the Supreme of the War of the Soviet People.” Gen. Soviet of a wave of reaction: “Reformers The Ukrainian Weekly, August 28, 2011, No. 35, Vol. LXXIX Volkogonov was now an ally of Mr. Yeltsin Copyright © 2011 The Ukrainian Weekly have gone and hidden in the bushes. and had traveled as a member of the Dictatorship is coming.” Russian delegation that came to NATO that On December 11, the chairman of the June. However, he was not in good health KGB, Vladimir Kriuchkov, made a “call and was going to have surgery for cancer ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA for order” on Soviet television. Stalin’s later that summer. Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 heirs had been fearful of the power of the At the request of Sergei Stepashin, the e-mail: [email protected] secret police and had created the KGB as head of the Russian delegation, I agreed to Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 an agency penetrated by and under the con- accompany Gen. Volkogonov and see that fax: (973) 644-9510 trol of the Communist Party. But by late he was not overstressed. Over the next sev- e-mail: [email protected] 1990 the party itself was in disarray, and eral days we had conversations on histori- Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 Mr. Kriuchkov could begin to plan for the e-mail: [email protected] restoration of order by co-opting Mr. (Continued on page 21) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 3

NEWS ANALYSIS: Disappointment in Ukraine widespread 20 years after independence Press statement by David Marples fact of survival is an achievement – the lon- triumphed in the mid-90s with then-Prime by U.S. secretary of state gest period of independence in modern Minister Pavlo Lazarenko and Vice-Minister EDMONTON – Twenty years ago this Ukrainian history. of Energy Tymoshenko. But the notoriously Following is the full text of the week, the Ukrainian Parliament declared the It is impossible, however, to avoid an corrupt Mr. Lazarenko looted an estimated country’s independence, following a failed press statement on “Ukraine’s impression of fading optimism. $200 million from Ukraine in 1996-1997 National Day” issued by Secretary of putsch in Moscow. The dramatic move vir- On the eve of Independence Day, the and was eventually tried and convicted in tually guaranteed the end of the Soviet State Hillary Rodham Clinton in government banned any public demonstra- the U.S. Washington on August 23. Union, as Mikhail Gorbachev admitted. It tions other than the official celebration. Today it is the Donetsk group that wields also raised hopes that the new state of 52 Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime min- power. It suffered a severe setback with the On behalf of President Obama and million people would emerge as a democrat- ister and a co-leader of the 2004 Orange Orange triumph, but the leniency of the the people of the United States, I am ic and strong country through its strategic Revolution, remains on trial for a 2009 gas Yushchenko presidency ensured its recov- delighted to congratulate the people of location in Central Europe. deal with Russia, despite coming down with ery. There is a notable continuity from for- Ukraine as you celebrate the 20th The late 1980s saw a cultural revival and a debilitating illness. Her one-time ally, for- mer Soviet bosses to the current “clan” lead- anniversary of your independence this a popular movement led by leading writers mer President Viktor Yushchenko, testified ers of the region. Backed by magnates like August 24. Twenty years ago, Ukraine who spearheaded the move to independence. against her at the trial – further testimony to Rinat Akhmetov, the Yanukovych regime is emerged from the shadow of the Catalyzed by the USSR’s failure to respond the disintegration of the democratic forces. interested in empowerment rather than dem- Soviet Union and charted a new path to the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, it revisited The current president, Viktor ocratic ideals. Above all, it wishes to prevent toward democracy and freedom. “blank spots” of the past, such as the tragic Yanukovych, has filled the Cabinet with cro- a return to the Orange movement of 2004. Over the last two decades, you Famine of 1932-1933 and Stalin’s purges. nies from the Donbas region, few of whom Third, and crucially, the Yushchenko have made democratic advances and Fuelled by activists from a plethora of infor- even speak Ukrainian. He appears every presidency (2005-2010) became mired in important contributions to global mal associations – environmental, political inch the Soviet bureaucrat, thuggish and vin- fractious disputes and failed to build on the peace and stability. Supporting and and religious – it signaled real hope for dictive, and actively using the security forc- energy created in the streets of Kyiv. Not sustaining democracy is never easy. It Ukraine, a resource-rich country endowed es against his enemies. only did it avoid addressing corruption, it takes hard work and there are road- with valuable agricultural land. The future The failure to live up to early expecta- failed to bring to trial the main transgressors blocks along the way, but the people seemed bright. tions can be attributed to several factors. and restored Mr. Yanukovych to eminence of Ukraine have made it clear that However, two decades of independence First, there were inevitable teething prob- by, improbably, making him prime minister they are yearning for greater demo- have brought deep disappointment. lems. The parliamentary chair, Leonid in August 2006. cratic systems and freedoms. More Ukrainian intellectuals are virtually falling Kravchuk, former ideological secretary of Fourth, neither the European Union nor than 200 years after the framers of our over each other with cynical remarks about the Communist Party, became Ukraine’s Russia under Vladimir Putin and Dmitri own Constitution wrote of our desire the rates of corruption, alcoholism, infec- first president in December 1991. By declar- Medvedev has supported Ukraine adequate- for a “more perfect union,” we are tious diseases and lack of freedoms. ing independence on August 24, 1991, the ly. The EU failed to live up to its promises still working towards that goal, and I Conversely, Western analysts seem slight- Communists managed to retain power and for early membership during the Orange urge you to continue to do the same. ly more upbeat, if only because they com- remained strong during the following years, Revolution, whereas Russia started a war The United States remains com- pare Ukraine favorably with other former paralyzing government and opposing their over gas prices with the Yushchenko admin- mitted to helping Ukraine as a partner states of the USSR like Russia and Belarus, former mentor, Mr. Kravchuk. istration, and today is an uncomfortable and and friend as you look for ways to or the monolithic dictatorships of Central Second, Ukraine’s eastern cities were a intrusive neighbor that seeks much tighter promote democratic institutions, Asia. Despite difficulties, the economy has stronghold of the Communist Party of the integration with Kyiv. encourage greater prosperity and pur- returned to positive growth. And, the mere Soviet Union. Nikita Khrushchev made his Critically, the government of Ukraine has sue European integration. Through political career in Donetsk; Leonid failed to enunciate a national vision for our Strategic Partnership, we will David Marples, a history professor, Brezhnev was born in Kamenskoye – today Ukraine. On the contrary, President continue to work together on a range directs the Stasiuk Program for the Study known as Dniprodzerzhynsk after the found- Yanukovych and his associates encourage of important issues that strengthen of Contemporary Ukraine at the er of what became the KGB, Felix regionalism, divisions and extremism in not only our government-to-govern- University of Alberta’s Canadian Dzerzhinsky. order to pose as the voice of moderation. ment relations, but also the ties Institute of Ukrainian Studies. The arti- These cities fought for supremacy after The growing authoritarianism poses a seri- between our peoples. cle above was originally published in the independence, struggling for control of vital ous threat to democracy that can no longer Once again, congratulations on this Edmonton Journal. It is printed here with resources in coal mining, ferrous metallurgy be ignored by European leaders or by important milestone and best wishes the author’s permission. and chemicals. The Dnipropetrovsk group Ukrainians themselves. for a year of peace and prosperity. Twenty years of Ukraine: Our path is only beginning

by Viktor Yanukovych pressure and conscious hindering, as equal partners. Join it The article below was posted on the Official Website for our common future. of the President of Ukraine on August 20 (http://www. We believe that the Association Agreement and establish- president.gov.ua/en/news/20963.html). ing a deep and comprehensive free trade area is what Ukraine and the European Union need now. We hope our partners Twenty years is enough time for a human to develop. But understand that too. in the growth of a state they are only the first steps. Our main Ukraine is difficult to call time-serving or inconsistent. For achievement at this moment in history is clear understanding centuries, even in the toughest conditions, our society has of our common goal. We know what to do and understand remained European, and its best representatives have put how to achieve it. We have defined a development strategy, much into the cultural treasury of Europe. Evidence of our and we have enough political will to realize it. Our goal is [a] heritage are golden-domed Kyiv, medieval Lviv, diverse European, democratic, prosperous Ukraine, a free state where Odesa, modern-constructivist Kharkiv. We cannot imagine people feel secure, and it will be achieved. And we hope for the Ukrainian land without the ancient Greek Olbia, the support of all Europeans on the way. Genovese Sudak and Feodosia, Jewish shtetls and Polish pal- On August 24, 1991, Ukraine was reborn as an indepen- aces. Our history is rich and multicolored, our people is mul- dent state, [an] integral part of the European family of free Official Website of the President of Ukraine tinational, and it is our common world heritage. nations. The dream of many generations came true. The spirit President Viktor Yanukovych in a photo taken on We are united not only by the past, but also by the present. of unity, willpower of the nation, faith in a better future were August 23, Ukraine’s National Flag Day. And, I am sure of that, by the future. Examples of that are realized into reality. The Act of Declaration of Independence many. And possibilities are too. became an important step of our country’s historical path. It is not the first decade that the society has been strug- Next year, together with our strategic partner Poland, Since then and forever, the future of Ukraine has been in the gling to overcome the Soviet legacy. No matter how painful Ukraine will be hosting the UEFA European Football hands of its nation. By supporting the December 1, 1991, it is to recognize, the state has been often behind its neigh- Championship finals – Euro-2012. This event will give decision of the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian society has bors in development. Through all these years, corruption has European Union citizens another chance to see today’s made a final choice in favor of sovereignty and responsibility been eroding the management system, making it for Ukraine, and to Ukrainians – the chance to communicate for its own actions. The Ukrainian idea of independence has Ukrainians difficult to breathe freely. But despite the difficul- with tourists and fans from the EU. become a unifying force, the pillars of which were and are ties, the main step has already been done: we have finally Ukraine needs not only economic cooperation, but, first of fundamental values: freedom, humanism, democracy, toler- decided our future. European choice has become the basis of all, the radical expansion of human contacts with the ance, justice and social cohesion. [the] foreign political identity of Ukraine. European values European Union. Not the government, but the society, every The 20 years that have passed since then were not easy. have become the foundation of our development. citizen needs that. [The] Ukrainian government will do Harsh reality has destroyed hopes for a rapid improvement of Ukraine not only wishes to be a European country. This everything to implement the national plan to introduce visa- life, building a prosperous free society and [a] legal demo- geographical fact does not require extra proof. We wish to free travel. We hope the EU side will understand our capabil- cratic state in a short time. Romantic admiration of the fact of join the great European project – building a united Europe ities and limitations, and help the citizens of Ukraine to exer- independence has grown into a need for real actions, the need based on the values of freedom, democracy and law. We wish cise their right to freedom of movement. for pragmatic, informed and responsible approach to every to join it in a difficult time, seeking not subsidies or indul- decision. gences, but opportunities and rights. Join it, despite the hard (Continued on page 21) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

Greg Sidelnik Melanie Glubisz (foreground) dances during the August 6 finale in Kyiv. Probably the most modern of Hrymovytsia’s numbers, “Smile, Please.” Chicago’s Hromovytsia dancers dazzle audiences in Ukraine

by Mark Raczkiewycz Special to The Ukrainian Weekly KYIV – Chicago’s Hromovytsia dance ensemble keeps springing higher. It took its signature brand of Ukrainian folk, bal- let and modern dance for a second tour of Ukraine in late July, capping it off with a standing-room-only performance at the Kyiv Academic Theater of the Young Spectator on August 6. More than 400 concert-goers were treated to sets ranging from traditional Ukrainian folk numbers such as, “The Hutsul Rhapsody” and the turbulently fast-paced Hopak, to a contemporary duet, lyrical numbers and ballet-infused charac- ter dances. “Each dance is different, the ballet ele- ments make them difficult, more challeng- ing,” said Roxanna Pylypczak, the troupe’s co-founder and choreographer since its inception in 1980. Hromovytsia’s repertoire is a collection of numbers that display the American side of modern dance yet show audiences that traditional Ukrainian dance is practiced Hromovytsia after its August 6 finale concert in Kyiv joined by choreographer and group co-founder Roxanna Pylypczak (center). and performed outside Ukraine. Their diverse dances were interspersed during a concert-day recital on August 6. dance or the acrobatic, gravity defying tours, he said, “many look down at their with solo performances by virtuoso violin- Hromovytsia’s tour came on the heels leaps of Kozak solos. own culture” and look to hip-hop and ist Vasyl Popadiuk, a Ukrainian who now of another North American Ukrainian “We always get the same reaction, and break dancing more. is based in Toronto. dance troupe’s triumphant trip to Europe. that is why we are doing this,” said Ms. But despite his wealth of experience, Touring six cities during their debut Earlier in July, Edmonton’s Cheremosh Pylypczak. “And each time people have including being a part of Hromovytsia’s tour of Ukraine in 2003, Hromovytsia took top honors at Euro Fest 2011 hosted been open and grateful, but at the same 2007 tour of Florence, Munich and Rome, members this year strapped on their boots by Bulgaria, Europe’s premiere folk dance time stunned that American youth want to he said still gets nervous before going on and ballet slippers for shows in the west- competition. They became the first North dance [traditional Ukrainian folk].” stage. ern Ukrainian cities of Lviv, Ivano- Americans to win the rather hulky sound- And while it’s always rewarding per- “Up until the first song, I’m nervous, Frankivsk and Rivne, in addition to the ing title of Absolute European Champion forming for audiences, the Ukraine tour [and] then I let it go and enjoy the ride,” capital – all to capacity audiences. of Folklore for 2011. (See The Ukrainian also had symbolic meaning to its 29 on- said Mr. Wasylyszyn, before Hromovytsia’s “In my 30 years of training experience, Weekly, July 31.) tour members, 11 of whom were born in Kyiv concert. I strive to convey each dance with authen- During both the 2003 and 2011 Ukraine. His poise and leadership on and off ticity… without sacrificing each form of Hromovytsia tours audiences were sur- Ms. Pylypczak, a former pupil of the stage are part of the reason Mr. dance… we’re from America yet consider prised to see the mostly teenaged and Ellis DuBoulay School of Dance and Lou Wasylyszyn was in the majority of the 12 ourselves Ukrainian, though we want to 20-something group of Chicagoans emu- Conte Studio, said the purpose of the dance numbers with prominent roles and show modern dance,” said Ms. Pylypczak late the swift footwork of Hutsul folk Ukraine tours is to keep Chicago’s ethnic solo performances. Ukrainians interested in folk dance and to In the end, Hromovytsia received a show that their “sacrifices and hard work standing ovation from the crowd followed aren’t just for fun or socializing but part of by a singing of the Ukrainian anthem. something bigger.” “Thanks for promoting Ukrainian cul- And that higher purpose is what keeps ture and traditions in the U.S.A.,” a some in the group well into their 30s still spokesperson read for Oleksander Popov, performing. head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Mark Wasylyszyn who at age 35 has read from a statement. been dancing with Hromovytsia well The city’s top manager had allowed the beyond the age when many leave to focus theater for the evening’s concert to be more on studies or careers, is one of them. used free of charge. He has seen at least five different age Back in Chicago, the ensemble was groups come and go while he and a hand- gearing up for performances at the city’s ful of others have remained with the annual Ukrainian Days Festival taking group. place August 20-21 and is mulling a repeat “I try to show others how to do things appearance at the annual Thanksgiving right, to do things the best way that I can,” Day parade downtown. said Mr. Wasylyszyn, a stocks and bonds Next spring Hromovytsia will hold its trader at the Chicago Board of Exchange. annual fund-raiser – Cabaret Night, featur- Dancing since he was 5, Mr. ing cocktails and dinner, during which the Wasylyszyn said the main reaction among dancers will provide entertainment, Markian Pylypczak dazzles with a solo in the Hopak. He is flanked by Danusia Ukrainians is one of awe and amazement. including two new additions to its reper- Pylypczak and Nina Kocko. In his conversations during both Ukraine toire, Ms. Pylypczak noted. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Hutsul Night festivities during the first week of Heritage Day Camp. Children participating in morning prayer. Children enjoy Soyuzivka’s Heritage Day Camp

Bubble time with junior counselor Junior counselor Marichka Siryi with Roman Danyluk. campers during snack time.

Young campers cooling down in the pool. The groups Banduras and Trembitas hold the flags for morning assembly.

by Bohdana Puzyk Odesa Night. Since the theme was musi- that the children made included a sopilky, are an integral part of the camp; they help cal instruments the children enjoyed treasure chests and a mug with an with the children, especially when the KERHONKSON, N.Y. – As July came learning a favorite, “My Muzykanty z Ukrainian design. Natalka Doblosky cre- youngest campers sometimes need that to an end so did Heritage Day Camp at Kyieva” (We’re Musicians from Kyiv) ated and designed the T-shirts for special one-on-one attention. Soyuzivka. among many other traditional Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp. After the morning sessions everyone For two weeks, 40 children between camp songs. Ms. Williams has been Christine Danyluk not only introduced had lunch in the dining room. During the the ages of 4 and 8 vacationed with their teaching the children songs for the past the children to some new Ukrainian tales, afternoon sessions the children participat- families at Soyuzivka and attended four years, adding new songs each year. but also reacquainted them with favorites ed in group sing-alongs, crafting, play- Heritage Day Camp. The theme for this Larissa Krul taught dance during the from the past. The “kazky” are read in time on the new playground set and, year’s program was Ukrainian musical first week of camp, while Peter and both Ukrainian and English, and often the because of the very hot weather, water instruments with the children making Adriana Fil taught the second week. The children are able to act out the story. Mrs. play in the pool. The week ended with the their own instruments – banduras, trembi- younger children had their first introduc- Danyluk also was the director of the traditional Friday ice cream party in the tas, drums and tambourines. tion to Ukrainian dance while the older camp for the second week. Main House lobby. Morning activities included music, children learned new steps to add to their Assisting with the children this year At the closing ceremonies, each child dance, crafts, storytelling and games. Olya repertoire. Their lessons were showcased were five junior counselors: Marichka was presented with a certificate of atten- Savchuk conducted games and playtime during the closing ceremonies on Friday Siryj, Alexandra Lemekha, Roman dance, a goodie bag with all of their proj- the first week, and Bohdanka Puzyk led at Odesa Night. This final performance Danyluk, Tessa Junas and Adriana ects, and a stuffed teddy bear to remem- them the second week. The games the chil- was amazing and very energetic, capti- Cherniak-Mack. The junior counselors ber this fun-filled time at Soyuzivka. dren played were all about learning vating the audience. Ukrainian, counting, colors, the days of the Natalka Junas coordinated the crafts week, the seasons, the alphabet, writing for this year. With the theme of musical their names in Ukrainian and the months. instruments and each group representing Christine Williams was “Pani Spiv,” an instrument, they were able to make A word from the coordinator who taught the children Ukrainian songs, that instrument. They also decorated their I would like to express my gratitude to ship of Christine Danyluk. which they performed on Hutsul Night own T-shirts and hats, which they wore all of the families who have brought their Christine has participated in Heritage and at the camp’s closing ceremonies at for Hutsul Night. Some of the other crafts children, grandchildren, nieces and neph- Day Camp for the past three years and ews to Soyuzivka to participate in the brings a wealth of talent and energy to Heritage Day Camp. the camp. As an elementary school teach- I have participated in this program for er her creative approach will ensure that UNA’s main phone number the past 10 years as a counselor and the Heritage Day Camp program contin- coordinator/“komandantka.” When I ues at Soyuzivka for many more genera- experiencing difficulties started it was known as Chemney Camp, tions, to foster Ukrainian pride. and even though today we call it Heritage On behalf of the Ukrainian National The UNA is experiencing difficulties with incoming telephone calls to its Day Camp it is still known affectionately Association, the Soyuzivka Heritage main number (973-292-9800). Due to the strike at Verizon, the situation cannot to most of us as Chemney Camp. Center’s management and myself, thank be remedied until September 1. In the meantime, readers are advised to use the This was my last year as coordinator/ you for supporting Heritage Day Camp following telephone numbers to contact the UNA Home Office: komandantka for this camp, and I look and Soyuzivka. I’m looking forward to 973-267-5469 973-267-5570 973-267-5661 forward to participating as a counselor seeing everyone next summer. under the wonderful and talented leader- – Bohdana Puzyk 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Ukraine after 20 years: Of spirit and identity U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft in a post on the U.S. Embassy Kyiv The glass is still half empty Blog titled “Ukraine: 20 years of independence,” writes that “Ukraine has gone through a long and difficult historical journey to achieve independence as a mod- by Mykola Riabchuk ues,” boasts about large-scale reforms and ern nation” and notes that “It’s easy to be distracted by the immediate problems anti-corruption measures, and professes, on and daily challenges that Ukrainians face.” But, he underscores, “we should Ukrainian Independence Day is still an behalf of the government, the highest always remember that Ukraine’s existence as an independent nation is a triumph event that evokes a flood of articles, mem- respect for the national constitution and rule of the human spirit.” oirs, speeches and debates in the national of law (http://dt.ua/articles/86421). The Ukrainian nation has survived foreign occupations, wars, famines, ethno- mass media, sometimes pathetic and pomp- As a speech writer’s product it seems cide, genocide, political repression. Millions died as a result. And yet, the human ous, but in most cases embittered, frustrated pretty good, but the reality resonates differ- spirit and the Ukrainian quest for freedom could not be extinguished. and utterly sarcastic. ently. All the “reforms” to date have notice- Any student of Ukrainian history and literature can point to many who kept Oleksander Irvanets, a renowned ably improved the well-being of the presi- that spirit alive through centuries of foreign rule. And we can point to many dur- Ukrainian writer, very popular inter alia dent’s friendly oligarchs and brought mis- ing recent decades who did their share for the Ukrainian cause. Some of them, to through his ad hoc poetical parodies, pro- ery to the life of the common people; all the be sure, are well-known, but others have labored and continue to labor in ano- duced a sham “ode” with the explicit dedi- “anti-corruption measures” so far, have nymity for the good of the Ukrainian nation. cation to the national Independence Day – resulted in the persecution of opposition We recall a trip to Ukraine in 1988, during the bad old days of the Soviet “Our Victory” (http://www.ut.net.ua/ figures under dubious charges and in a empire. That was when the editor-in-chief of this newspaper had the opportunity Columns/50/5793). The bogus ode is com- higher than ever corruption and lawlessness to meet a number of Ukrainian patriots in various parts of the country who were posed of poetical clichés borrowed from within the president’s inner circle; all the active in protecting and nurturing the Ukrainian heritage, whether that was in both the socialist realist and nationalist writ- “respect for the Constitution” is demon- Lviv, or Kyiv, or Crimea. Among them was one gentleman, whom we came to ing of the “heroic” genre. strated by multiple violations of its clauses call Vuyko (Uncle) Dmytro. He shared with us his handwritten book about This combination is pretty funny in in the most blatant way since Mr. Ukraine’s history and culture – a true labor of love. He intended to pass this itself, but the main comic effect comes from Yanukovych’s accession to power. The hard painstakingly prepared manuscript on to his sons and their children in order that the names of “heroes” inserted within the fact is that under his leadership Ukraine has they might know about their nation even though it was under Soviet domination. “ode” and from their purported “national- dropped in numerous international rankings More recently, as the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor was approaching, liberation” activity. All the names represent – including in political and economic free- our Kyiv correspondent at that time, Zenon Zawada, interviewed local activists the so-called Ukrainian elite – the top politi- doms, administrative efficacy and quality of who collected information about the victims of the Famine-Genocide for the cians and oligarchs who in fact had never life. National Book of Memory. Many of them had to deal with the ire of, shall we dreamed about any kind of national inde- Remarkably, it is foreigners rather than say, less patriotic citizens in their localities, but they continued their efforts none- pendence (some of them actually worked Ukrainian citizens who express some opti- theless in order to right a historical injustice and out of a sense of debt to their within the ancien regime to suppress it) but mism about Ukraine’s development in their once-downtrodden nation. who, ironically, appear to be the main, if not comments. Steven Pifer, a former American Through the years, there have been notable Ukrainians who have awakened only, beneficiaries of Ukraine’s independent ambassador to Ukraine, believes that the national consciousness and pride among the public. Take Oleh Skrypka, one of statehood. emergence of a national identity spanning Ukraine’s leading rock musicians, who in 2008 organized the first ever parade of Lina Kostenko, another prominent all of Ukraine is among the country’s key “vyshyvanky” with participants wearing colorful embroidered shirts and blouses Ukrainian writer, published a scornful feuil- achievements of the last two decades. representing all the regions of Ukraine. We still recall the beautiful photo that leton – “Dress Ranks to the Podium!” – in “In eastern Ukraine it may not be quite graced the front page of our newspaper – it featured Mr. Skrypka in his which she mockingly suggested substitut- as thick as it is in the west, but I think most Ukrainian vyshyvanka surrounded by children in traditional Ukrainian costumes. ing the traditional military parade with a Ukrainians now see Ukraine as an indepen- (The story headlined “‘Vyshyvanka’ parade celebrates Ukrainian heritage” by carnival procession of all the corrupt offi- dent state and whatever issues they are our colleague Illya M. Labunka appeared in the issue dated May 11, 2008. You cials, judges and other government folk going to face, they want to resolve those can view it online at www.ukrweekly.com.) By the way, the vyshyvanka tradition who have raped and pillaged the country issues as a Ukrainian state,” writes continues and this year was part of Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations. over the past 20 years. All four Ukrainian Ambassador Pifer. (http://www.rferl.org/ There were and are Ukrainian composers, writers, artists, singers and other presidents, she suggested, should stand at content/russia_soviet_union_august_1991_ creative types who promote love of the Ukrainian heritage. The hugely popular the podium greeting the parade and display- coup_yeltsin_gorbachev/24301212.html). songs of the young Volodymyr Ivasiuk stirred a profound love for Ukraine. The ing on their chests the list of who ceded and Matthew Rojansky, director of the songwriter/composer ran afoul of Soviet authorities and was found hanged in a wasted what over the past two decades – Carnegie Endowment’s Russia and Eurasia forest in 1979 under mysterious circumstances. Today there are artists who per- “either nuclear weapons, or the Black Sea Program, agrees, according to the same form and write only in Ukrainian, including Ruslana and Maria Burmaka. For Fleet, or national industry and strategic source, that the most significant change in them it is a matter of principle to perform in their native language even though objects, or the Orange revolution, or the the post-Soviet republics has been “the cre- the Russian market is far more lucrative. entire country” (http://www.day.kiev. ation and re-establishment and re-creation However, one of our favorite examples of a project aimed at raising national ua/214296). of new, independent identities,” “which consciousness is a simple desk calendar, the brainchild of Mykola Tomenko, who The reputable Dzerkalo Tyzhnia week- includes seeking to differentiate themselves initiated a project called “Ridna Krayina” (Native Land). The foreword to the ly (Mirror Weekly) commemorated the from Russia even when people had been calendar issued in 2011 notes that it was compiled to provide information on jubilee with a number of articles headed very heavily Russified and economies had each day of the year about national holidays, holy days, notable personages from by graphic titles such as “Twenty Years of been heavily Sovietized.” Ukraine, he con- Ukraine’s past and quotations from writers, poets, philosophers, etc. But perhaps Solitude” and “Twenty Years of tends, stands prominently among those what is most exemplary is a section that appears at the bottom of each calendar Discontent,” or merely featuring countries in which a new generation of day, “What I did for Ukraine.” A space is provided for the calendar’s owner to Ukraine’s place in various international leaders has emerged that “has confidence in make his or her own daily notations. It’s a JFK-esque approach to encouraging rankings: No. 1 in the world for alcohol- democracy and is willing to source its Ukrainians to think about their country (“…ask not what your country can do for ism among children, no. 1 in Europe for power from their electorates rather than you, ask what you can do for your country”). the spread of HIV, No. 2 among the from chummy relations with Moscow.” In this 20th anniversary year of Ukraine’s restored independence we should be International Monetary Fund’s biggest In this regard, he considers the wave of thankful for such activists and patriots in our midst. We hope that Ukraine’s peo- borrowers ($12.66 billion debt), No. 5 for colored revolutions in Georgia, Ukraine and ple will rediscover their long-suppressed and long-disparaged identity, that they the biggest suppliers of emigrants (6.6 Kyrgyzstan as an important development in will once again take pride in their heritage, and that there will a reawakening of million people have left the country since the right direction, “a sign of the genera- the national spirit so necessary for a great nation. independence – nearly 15% of today’s tional weakening of the sociopolitical lega- population), No. 5 in the world for alcohol cies of the Soviet experience.” consumption, No. 7 for computer piracy, And Alexander Motyl, in his recent blog No. 10 for the number of prisoners (334 on Ukraine’s Independence Day, envisions, per 100,000 people), No. 69 (among 169 rather unexpectedly, the country’s bright Aug. Turning the pages back... surveyed) on the human development future despite the fact that the Ukrainian index, No. 73 (out of 192) for quality of rulers, in his own terms, are just a bunch of life, No. 110 (out of 177) for prosperity, greedy and incompetent thugs who cap- 30 No. 131 for freedom of speech, No. 134 tured the state (the view actually is not so Last year, on August 30, 2010, the Party of Regions of (out of 180) for corruption, No. 164 (out unique and extravagant since Ukrainian 2010 Ukraine (PRU) led its parliamentary coalition in approving of 179) for economic freedom, No. 181 publicists often describe Mr. Yanukovych’s amendments to the local elections law that opponents said (out of 183) for the simplicity of taxpay- clan as a “Donetsk mafia,” meaning not were designed to entrench its political dominance nationwide ing procedures (an average Ukrainian necessarily a deliberate insult but, rather, and make it easier to falsify votes. The amendments came in the wake of polls that entrepreneur, according to the World Bank the pedigree and the way in which the inner revealed the party’s declining popularity with voters. data, spends 657 hours annually filing tax- circle of the Party of Regions is organized). An amendment was approved that removed the previously adopted provision in the related documents and settling business Prof. Motyl believes, nonetheheless, that law that prohibited parties whose local organizations were formed less than a year issues) (http://dt.ua/articles/86389). these people are doomed to Europeanize/ before elections day from fielding candidates in the local elections. Either deliberately or by coincidence, the modernize Ukraine despite themselves, i.e., The amendments enabled the PRU to determine most, if not all, the members of the same issue of Dzerkalo Tyzhnia features an notwithstanding their entire set of beliefs, territorial and district election commissions, even those representing opposition parties. overoptimistic article by the Ukrainian habits and basic instincts. They simply have Local organizations would not be able to selection commissioners, and such control President Viktor Yanukovych himself. no choice: “Unfortunately for Ukraine’s Here, he trumpets Ukraine’s “European (Continued on page 19) choice” and commitment to “European val- (Continued on page 9) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 7

NEWS AND VIEWS INDEPENDENCE DIARIES: The ongoing battle to protect Vigilance is the mantra by Askold S. Lozynskyj Russia’s law on religion recognizes only religions that had been active under the rule of law in Ukraine “We must openly state that no Joseph Stalin, with Russian Orthodoxy American should participate in meddling the pre-eminent force. Ukrainian by Bohdan A. Futey First, the trial and imprisonment of in the internal affairs of other countries. Orthodoxy or Ukrainian Catholicism are Those who drafted and ratified former Prime Minister Yulia Of course, we all dislike the abhorrent outlawed officially, although permitted Ukraine’s Constitution in 1996 realized Tymoshenko have created, at the very bolshevism and its sinful work in Russia to function without legal registration or something rather important: they under- least, the appearance of impropriety, and all over the world, but this does not property ownership. Minorities function, stood that one of the lynchpins of democ- which has tarnished the image of mean that we should also hate Russia and but receive no state assistance. In fact, racy is respect for the rule of law. They Ukraine’s legal system and judiciary. her people. In trying to destroy bolshe- Russia does not have a ministry dealing realized that a system where one person’s The potential violations of procedural vism, we have no right whatever to under- with minorities despite the Council of whims or a specific group’s interests can and Constitutional rules are numerous, mine the former Great Russian Empire by Europe mandate. overcome the written law is not, in fact, a and her imprisonment was swiftly ques- striving, as the Ukrainian separatists do In the case of the Ukrainian minority, democracy. tioned by countries, organizations and (assisted by good and honest, but misled which is the largest in Russia, most For the past 15 years, Ukraine’s leaders across the world, including for- Americans), to detach from her the recently Russia has undertaken serious Constitution has guaranteed that “in mer President Leonid Kravchuk, former ‘Little-Russia’ (known at present as the steps to limit further its activities. Ukraine, the principle of the rule of law is Chairman of Parliament Arseniy ‘Ukraine’) only because some arrogant Dissolution of the two major Ukrainian recognized and effective.” The Yatsenyuk, former head of the Security Galician aggressors, instigated by Polish umbrella organizations is currently before Constitution also divides up the state Service of Ukraine Valentyn and Austro-German enemies, deliberately the courts in Russia and Strasbourg. power of Ukraine into three distinct bod- Nalyvaichenko, numerous members of changed ‘Little Russia’ into ‘Ukraine!’” Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has ies — the legislature, the executive and Parliament and executives of the These sentiments were expressed by acknowledged the political nature of the the judiciary — and requires that these European Union, the U.S. Department Archpriest Peter G. Kohanik of the dissolution. bodies exercise their power only within of State, and U.S. Senators John Russian Orthodox Church in an article Several years ago, I attended annual the proscribed limits. McCain and Richard Lugar. with an equally strongly worded title “The observances of Ukrainian independence Finally, in trials, the Constitution guar- Those procedural violations raise Biggest Lie of the Century ‘The Ukraine’.” hosted by the Ukrainian Embassy at the antees numerous rights, such as the right questions far beyond the guilt or inno- The article appeared in a Russian Ukraina hotel in Moscow. Among the of all participants to have “equality cence of one specific individual who American monthly in December 1952. attendees was the notorious xenophobe before the law and the court,” and the just happens to be the leader of the How is this relevant today? Well, bol- Vladimir Zhirinovsky. In the course of right to present evidence, to have an open opposition; they raise questions about shevism is dead, but the Great Russian the evening, Mr. Zhirinovsky and I raised trial and to have a trial conducted accord- whether the fundamental protections of Empire is very much alive, spanning several toasts together – he, mockingly, ing to the laws of the country. liberty enshrined in the Constitution of many time zones but bereft of its jewel, for the health of the Ukrainian diaspora, As the drafters of the Constitution real- Ukraine protect everyone, or merely the Ukraine. The Russian Orthodox Church in and I, that his political party reflect its ized, without these guarantees, democra- ruling elite and the politically connect- America is reunited with the Moscow liberal and democratic name. cy is ineffective. Without a stable and ed. Patriarchate despite the latter’s legacy of After several toasts, Mr. Zhirinovsky consistent application of law, whimsical In the midst of these potential viola- work as an intelligence service and sub- said to me, “You know this Ukrainian and contradictory judicial rulings will tions, one must ask: Where is Ukraine’s servience to the Kremlin. In fact the independence is only temporary.” At this instill uncertainty and confusion, and legal community? Where is the Russian Orthodox Church has always point the bonhomie ribbing ceased. destroy any trust law-abiding citizens Supreme Court’s plenum? In the United done a little of this and that. Frankly, its Unfortunately, Prime Minister Putin, may have in an impartial legal system. States, an array of non-governmental power in Russia was exceeded only by President Medvedev and Patriarch Kirill Without the rule of law, a country organizations, such as the American Bar the tsar and today only by Vladimir Putin are much more like Mr. Zhirinovsky than becomes divided into those who are Association, help to ensure that proper and, maybe, Dmitri Medvedev. the late Andrei Sakharov. Come to think above the law and those who are below it, procedures are followed, but where are Were he alive today Archpriest of it, the late gifted writer and ostensible or into those who write the rules and do these neutral organizations in Ukraine? Kochanik would be very much involved human rights defender Alexander what they want and those who are expect- Furthermore, Ukraine’s attempts to inte- in realizing his vision of the Great Solzhenitzyn was a Great Russian chau- ed to follow the rules. grate itself into the larger European Russian Empire with “Little Russia” vinist. Anti-Ukrainian xenophobia Without a judiciary to ensure that indi- community are extremely hampered by intact. In the past, the tsar would simply amongst Russians is not only governmen- vidual liberties such as free speech, free- the taint of illegality. overrun Ukraine. Today the Russian tal, but institutional and societal. It’s dom of the press and due process of law Second, the passage in July 2010 of Empire has to take little steps in order to endemic because of hundreds of years of are respected, the rights of minorities and the new Law on the Judiciary and the reconstitute itself, the world be damned. propaganda and skewed historiography. of unpopular groups may be diminished. Status of Judges highlights a weakened, Russia’s disregard for human rights and Ukraine is now celebrating 20 years of Without a judiciary that is truly indepen- overly political judiciary. That law con- minority rights within its borders is noto- existence as an independent and some- dent, there can be no respect for the rule templates a system in which the presi- rious. During a recent visit to Russia, the what democratic state. By English com- of law. Without these protections, dent can liquidate courts, in which the United Nations’ High Commissioner for mon law practices as to real estate, the Ukraine’s continued democratic, political Supreme Court has lost power to lower Human Rights reported, “Russia currently people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian peo- and economic development as it seeks to courts that decide whether or not to has the highest number of cases pending ple are, at the very least entitled, to their move closer to European standards of liv- refer cases to the Supreme Court, in before the European Court of Human land by adverse possession. Language ing will be negatively impacted. which the High Council of Justice exer- Rights.” This was attributed in part to and historiography have a long way to Two recent events have shattered con- cises a politicized role, and in which the endemic problems within Russia’s own go. So the mantra at hopefully this first fidence in whether the rule of law and Constitution’s guarantee of a right to a legal system. Still this sentiment commu- jubilant 20-year celebration has to be vig- these other protections are being upheld jury trial continues to be ignored. The nicated a level of opprobrium with little or ilance. in Ukraine. weakening of the judiciary and its no consequences. God gave Ukrainians a beautiful and growing subservience to the executive rich land and wonderful, hard-working Bohdan A. Futey, a Judge on the branch reduce the protections that the and intelligent people, but he also gave United States Court of Federal Claims in Constitution promises to all Ukrainians. Askold S. Lozynskyj is an attorney them Russians as neighbors. Oops! Some Washington, D.C., was appointed by With these recent events, Ukraine based in New York City. He is a former xenophobia of my own. I hope so. Were I President Ronald Reagan in May 1987. finds itself at the brink, with its image president of the Ukrainian World simply paranoid, I would have no reason Judge Futey has been active in various diminished. Ukraine must ask itself Congress. to be concerned. rule of law and democratization pro- what exactly the Constitution means to grams in Ukraine since 1991. He has the country. participated in judicial exchange pro- If the Constitution is what it says it is Ukrainian World Congress greets grams, seminars and workshops, and has — “the highest legal force” of the coun- been a consultant to the working group try and the guarantor of a democratic Ukrainians on Independence Day on Ukraine’s Constitution and Ukrainian state — then its words must be respect- Parliament. He also served as an official ed, its principles kept. Following is the text of greetings on dence became a triumph over the many observer during the parliamentary elec- If, however, the Constitution is some- the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s inde- years of oppression, the relentless tions in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006, and thing that can be abandoned when pendence issued on August 24 by the destruction of all manifestations of the presidential elections in 1994, 1999, inconvenient, it is nothing more than Ukrainian World Congress. Ukrainian national spirit, genocide and 2004 and 2010, and conducted briefings words on paper and will do little to famine, with which our enemies on Ukraine’s election law and guidelines ensure the freedoms for which Twenty years ago, on August 24, attempted to subdue Ukraine and for- for international observers. The article Ukrainians have fought. Without those 1991, Ukrainians worldwide welcomed ever keep the country enslaved. above, dated August 9, was posted on freedoms, Ukraine’s future as a demo- with great enthusiasm the solemn dec- The Ukrainian World Congress Gazeta.ua (http://gazeta.ua/arti- cratic nation is imperiled. laration of Ukraine’s independence and greets the entire Ukrainian nation on cles/394611). It is reprinted here with the I remain confident in Ukraine and the the establishment of a free Ukrainian the occasion of the 20th anniversary of author’s permission. Ukrainian people. state, thus realizing the age-old aspira- Ukraine’s independence and believes, tion of Ukrainians for statehood while that with God’s providence, the coun- simultaneously resulting in the fall of try will overcome the current crises to the totalitarian Soviet empire. become a fully democratic, Ukrainian Visit our archive online: www.ukrweekly.com God’s invaluable gift of indepen- and European state. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35 No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 9

Lessons of Ukrainian independence: Democracy demands determination

by Lindsay Pearlman a suspected opponent of the independent Another thing observers agree on: One victory Ukraine can claim is its UCCA media and transparent elections. Former Ukraine’s judicial system needs reform. successful management of a religiously President Viktor Yushchenko revived the From 2005 to 2008, Ukraine had a 95.5 and ethnically diverse population. This is the second in a series of articles Ukrainian national identity at the detri- percent conviction rate — the same as the “This is one of the advantages of our commemorating the 20th anniversary of ment of economic reform and political Soviet Union. “The judicial system was society, one of the achievements, that Ukrainian independence. This article infighting. And current President Viktor inherited from the former Soviet Union,” with around 127 different ethnic groups, assesses the civil and political reforms Yanukovych endangers the stability of his says Ambassador Sergeyev. “What we each of them has their interest and their Ukraine has undertaken since 1991. own nation by detaining multiple opposi- need: to modernize what we inherited, demands. So, we managed to move tion leaders and harassing independent because the system and the management smoothly through any ethnic collisions NEW YORK — On August 24, 1991, civic organizations. of the system is out of date.” and religious differences,” asserts scholar Francis Fukuyama woke to find Over the past 20 years, Ukrainians Dr. Kuzio believes that judicial reform Ambassador Sergeyev. “Compared to that, halfway around the world from his have learned that their leaders, like their is more than just another step in the mar- Russia,” continues Dr. Kuzio, “anti- home in the United States, Ukraine had country, cannot always perform perfectly. athon of development. It is, he says, the Semitism in Ukraine is very low.” finally cast off its Soviet shackles and What matters most in Ukraine is the over- keystone of any liberal democracy. “You Ukraine has consistently supported tol- declared independence. For Dr. arching support for democratization cannot have democracy without the rule erance and respect for all cultures, reli- Fukuyama, this was hardly surprising; his among the populace that transcends the of law,” he argues. Only when we “criti- gions and beliefs. 1989 article “The End of History?” had cize the selective use of justice,” contin- In terms of its indigenous culture, predicted something of a reverse-domino oscillating highs and lows created by effect: as communism’s downfall acceler- changing administrations. ues Dr. Kuzio, will Ukraine finally sepa- Ukraine has also experienced a revival ated, emerging countries would increas- “In terms of other democratic stan- rate its legal system from the influence of of interest. Though the Ukrainian lan- ingly turn to democracy as their perma- dards, yes, absolutely, I think Ukraine is political banter. guage was marginalized under the nent political equilibrium. For the rest of in a very different place than it was,” says Reformers are targeting not only the Soviets, it has been reinstituted through the world, the surprise of Ukrainian inde- Christina Pendzola-Vitovych, country court system, but also the very legal foun- multiple efforts to promote pendence sparked unparalleled excite- director for Ukraine with the American dation of Ukraine. “We need changes in “Ukrainianization.” ment and an overwhelming sense of hope Councils for International Education. our old constitutional documents, includ- This has occurred “despite the efforts that the long-suppressed nation would “People understand that they have rights, ing the Constitution itself,” says of those with power and money in the soon see better days. or at least they understand that … if they Ambassador Sergeyev. Ukraine’s country,” says Dr. Mark Andryczyk, the Twenty years hence, the sense of want something to happen, it’ll be up to Constitution has undergone its own batch administrator of the Ukrainian Studies promise has become much more com- them to make that happen.” of transformations since independence and Program at Columbia University. He plex. Early economic stagnation and The mantra to remember when exam- is, in more ways than one, a paraphrasing continues, “The Ukrainian language is political unrest culminating in last year’s ining Ukraine’s progress is that nothing is of two decades of Ukrainian growth. capable of connecting [Ukrainians] to parliamentary egg fight may have shaken either all good or all bad. “To some Beginning in 1991, the nation’s legal interesting, fun and profound things expectations among the Ukrainian com- extent, it’s a question of the glass is both code was still based on the Constitution happening in the world.” munity. Responses to Ukraine’s success half full and half empty. There are a tre- of the Ukrainian SSR. President Kuchma Even within the diaspora, efforts have have simultaneously grown more mendous amount of missed opportuni- introduced the modern framework of the been made to extend awareness of nuanced. When asked about her feeling ties,” comments Dr. Taras Kuzio, author current guiding document in 1995, then Ukrainian issues outside of the immedi- regarding Ukraine’s progress, former and political analyst. came a massive set of reforms in 2004 ate Ukrainian community. Marika Shust, Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Irene Yet Ukraine also boasts multiple dem- that were later deemed unconstitutional director of The Ukrainian Museum in Jarosewich responds with, “It’s mixed.” ocratic victories, particularly the strength- by the Supreme Court. Today, the New York City, helps prepare exhibits This has become a common answer; ening of bottom-up political expression Constitution of Ukraine has decisively that touch upon Ukraine’s cultural histo- after all, when the initial elation of via the Orange Revolution. “Revolution emerged from the shadow of the Soviet ry, particularly the Holodomor. “It’s achieving independence wore off, appeared because society needed chang- Union, but its progress is fragile; corrup- something that people should really be Ukrainians were faced with the tremen- es,” insists Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev tion and power plays still threaten the aware of,” she says. Besides 1932-1933 dous task of rebuilding a social and polit- of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to rule of law. Famine projects, the museum has show- ical framework independent of Soviet the United Nations. “[Ukrainians] “If the present Constitution was imple- cased Ukrainian art and the Chornobyl precedence. Along the way, Ukraine has demanded the fundamental principles to mented,” argues U.S. Court of Federal disaster. (Its current exhibit, which runs learned an important lesson: democracy be installed to protect human rights. I Claims Judge Bohdan A. Futey, “many of until October 30, focuses on wedding demands determination. remember the December days of 2004, these problems would disappear.” Most textiles and embroidery.) The road has not been an easy one. when practically all of society, from the importantly, he continues, the Ukrainian While Ukraine has many possible Stability has often been secured at the east and west, north and south, were all court system must “offer anyone an equal paths to pursue, the persistent oscillation expense of civil and political rights, and different colors, orange and blue, but they playing field.” In other words, says Judge of progress can become frustrating at this has been consistently crystallized in had practically the same slogans: we need Futey, all individuals deserve “equal times. “The problem that Ukraine has is the complex and, often, contradictory changes.” application of the law.” its constant shifting,” says Dr. Kuzio. goals of Ukraine’s leaders. Former Yet many agree that Ukraine has, as Adds Ambassador Sergeyev, “We need “Will Ukrainians finally say ‘enough is President Leonid Kuchma, for example, Dr. Kuzio puts it, “taken two steps for- these reforms, but the reforms should be enough,’ ” will they demand the change advanced Ukraine’s economic prowess ward, one step back” under the supported and motivated [by international they deserve? “Ukraine is again at a through comprehensive reforms, but was Yanukovych administration. organizations].” crossroads,” he notes.

ence between the two approaches stems not make bad things worse, they lead a restive the Ukrainian “mafia,” under domestic and Ukraine after... so much from different views of Ukraine society that may require even more resourc- international pressure, decides ultimately to (Continued from page 6) and its internal developments, but rather es than Russia has to bribe it, and more follow Prof. Motyl’s advice – to get rid of from different views of the context within coercion than Alyaksandr Lukashenka bad habits and start a respectable business – current mafia, their thuggish godfather to which the country is placed. applies to ensure it is pacified. it might be a very difficult task, as the last the north is stronger than they are… The “pessimists” consider Ukraine as a So, the paradoxical shift of the staunch part of “Godfather” illustrates graphically. Vladimir Putin’s Russia knows no bounds part of Europe and gauge it against the authoritarians toward Europe, and therefore Third-party enforcement (or at least arbitra- on its appetites toward Ukraine… If you experience of much more advanced toward European practices, envisioned by tion) in such a transition might be the key give them an inch, they’ll take a mile. If Western neighbors. The “optimists” still Prof. Motyl cannot be excluded. President factor. But it is not very clear whether the you give them a mile, they’ll take 10. Jeeze, perceive it primarily as a “Eurasian” state, Yanukovych’s speech signals this possibili- European Union is ready and able to play what’s a poor Ukrainian capo to do? The which is definitely more advanced in many ty not only by multiple references to “our the sort of role in Ukraine that it played suc- answer is obvious: go straight. Get rid of regards than virtually all its post-Soviet European choice” but also by a carefully cessfully in the Balkans. those black shirts and wide lapels, stop brethren. It is still like a glass of water that worded resentment vis-à-vis Moscow: “The If such a shift happens – as seemed like- smoking cigars and packing heat, cut your can be considered either halffull or half- past years have proved undeniably that ly after the Orange revolution – we may fingernails, brush your hair, buy yourself a empty, depending on the predisposition of good neighborly relations with Russia are call the Ukrainian glass half full. So far, nice house and mow the lawn, start a the speaker. possible only if they are based on an equal alas, it remains half empty. respectable business, and join a country The “pessimists” seem to be right about balance of national interests and the mutual club, preferably in Brussels” (http://www. Ukraine’s present, whereas the “optimists” respect of both sides for each other. The Mykola Riabchuk is an author and jour- worldaffairsjournal.org/new/blogs/motyl/ may be right about its future. To be sure, the state and its leadership will do everything nalist from Ukraine, and a leading intellec- Ukraine_Turns_20). incumbent regime is no friend of Europe, they can to construct such a balance.” tual who is affiliated with the journal “Oh, and one more thing,” Dr. Motyl democracy, freedom of speech, and fair Diplomatic niceties aside, the statement Krytyka. suggests acerbically, “Declare Putin and his economic competition. Russian-style means that Ukraine cannot perform a The article above is reprinted from the sidekick Dmitri Medvedev Heroes of authoritarianism or Belarus-style dictator- friendship dance alone, and that Russia blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// Ukraine. They deserve it. Their thuggish- ship would have been their most favored should show equal respect for Ukraine and ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created by ness might just make Ukraine fully inde- system of government. Yet they lack its national interests. the Stasiuk Program for the Study of pendent.” resources to afford the former and are too Of course, there is a long and sometimes Contemporary Ukraine, a program of the Whatever the reason for optimism and/or vulnerable to inevitable international sanc- insurmountable distance between words Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at pessimism about Ukraine, the main differ- tions to move toward the latter. And to and deeds, intentions and practices. Even if the University of Alberta. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

Ukraine marks 20th... (Continued from page 1) national flags and banners of the Yulia Tymoshenko bloc, as well as other opposition groups. In another protest action, dubbed “Auto-Maidan,” opposition activists drove through Kyiv in cars and stopped at the Lukianivka detention center, where Ms. Tymoshenko continues to be imprisoned, to tie blue-and- yellow ribbons at the entrance to the building. Among the participants of the Auto-Maidan was Ms. Tymoshenko’s son-in-law, rocker Sean Carr, who rode on motorcycle. The Kyiv court hearing the Tymoshenko case on August 23 rejected – for the 10th time – a defense petition to release her from custody. The trial was to resume on August 25. There are concerns about Ms. Tymoshenko’s health. The German newspaper Bild reported on August 22 that her adviser Hryhoriy Nemyria had voiced fears she may be a victim of systematic poisoning by her opponents. “We are very worried. She has bruises, spots and lumps on her hands and other parts of her body. We do not rule Andrey Skakodub/UNIAN out poisoning,” Mr. Nemyria told the newspaper, adding. Opposition activists, who attempted to walk to the Presidential Administration Building to present a resolution adopt- “Criminal circles around current President Yanukovych, ed at a public meeting held near the Taras Shevchenko monument, were stopped by police of the special Berkut unit. who is friendly towards Moscow, want to physically destroy pro-Western politician Tymoshenko.” “Through the centuries the worthiest daughters and raising ceremony at the Presidential Administration However, Interfax-Ukraine reported on August 23 that sons of Ukraine have dreamed of an independent country, Building. The national flag was raised with an honor the opposition leader and head of the Batkivschyna party one based on freedom, humanism and democracy. And guard in review, the national anthem of Ukraine was per- had been examined by Health Ministry specialists, her con- their dream has come true. We have gained independence formed, and a gun salute was fired. sulting doctor and an assisting nurse. “The patient rejected and witnessed a wonderful event – the appearance of In remarks at the ceremony, President Yanukovych the offer of a thorough medical examination. The examina- Ukraine on the world map.” said: tion methods allowed by the patient revealed that her con- In the address, the president also stated: “We stand on a “Under the blue-and-yellow banner the Ukrainian dition is satisfactory,” the Health Ministry reported. platform of national pragmatism and defend primarily the nation has been realizing the eternal dream of freedom, Official celebrations interests of our country, of Ukrainian citizens. Ukraine statehood and unity. It was this flag that was brought into will become truly independent only if it has a strong eco- the Verkhovna Rada session hall 20 years ago, which Meanwhile, President Yanukovych on August 24 nomic foundation. Ukrainians will feel confident in the symbolized the beginning of a new page in our history – attended a thanksgiving service at the historic Pecherska world only when their rights are really protected. Every the establishment of the modern Ukrainian state. … Lavra (Monastery of the Caves) conducted by citizen’s welfare will be stable when corruption is elimi- “The National Flag of Ukraine is the embodiment of Metropolitan Volodymyr of the Ukrainian Orthodox nated at all levels. The nation will be strong when all the our national unity, honor and dignity. …The blue-and-yel- Church – Moscow Patriarchate. Among others present at democratic institutions work. And this is our goal.” low flag is the unifying symbol, consolidating us into one the service were Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Chernihiv on August 24 raised the largest state flag of – the Ukrainian people, regardless of nationality, lan- Lytvyn, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov and the chief of Ukraine – 30 by 45 meters in size. The flag was sewn in guage, or faith.” the Presidential Administration, Serhiy Lyovochkin. 2007 by Maria Belyatkova, the widow of a Donetsk miner. Also on August 23, President Yanukovych conferred The president and his entourage then laid flowers at Ukrinform noted that it is listed in the Ukrainian Book of Hero of Ukraine titles on the occasion of the indepen- monuments honoring Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine’s Records and has been raised more than 100 times. dence anniversary. According to the Official Website of national bard, Mykhailo Hrushevsky, president of Ukraine A day earlier, August 23, Ukraine celebrated National the President of Ukraine, the honor was conferred on: in 1918, and St. Volodymyr, grand prince of Kyiv-Rus’ in Flag Day. In Lviv, youths carried a blue-and-yellow flag, Borys Bilash, writer, poet; Oleksander Kliuchnykov, 980-1015. measuring 8 by 12 meters, down the city’s streets. On director of the Institute of Nuclear Power Plants Security In an Independence Day address to the citizens of Khortytsia Island, a huge flag was hoisted atop a flagpole of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; Borys Ukraine, Mr. Yanukovych said: 90 meters above the Dnipro River, establishing an official Rybak, mineshaft sinkers crew chief at the SE “…The true foundation of these 20 years is the ancient new record for the highest-flying Ukrainian national flag. Sverdlovantratsyt ; Mykola Stepanenko, metal heating experience of Kyivan Rus’. In those glorious times our In Sevastopol, activists of the nationwide Student worker at the Interpipe Nizhnedneprovsky Tube Rolling land was one of the spiritual centers of European Christian Brotherhood marched with Ukrainian flags to celebrate Plant; Bohdan Stupka, artistic director of the Ivan Franko civilization. Ukraine is proud to continue this mission Independence Day. National Academic Drama Theater, People’s Artist of today. Our history is inextricably tied to modern Europe. In Kyiv, President Yanukovych participated in a flag- Ukraine; Serhiy Troshyn, test pilot first class at the SE Antonov; Larysa Shytykova, mathematics teacher at Kharkiv Gymnasium 47. The president has presented the national decorations at a solemn gathering held at the Ukraina National Palace. Embassy of Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day The Press Office of Ukraine’s President reported on August 23 that Mr. Yanukovych had signed a decree awarding medals to 2,000 citizens who have made signifi- cant personal contributions to the establishment of Ukraine’s independence, its sovereignty, economic devel- opment, and strengthening of its international image. The medals were to be presented during the festivities related to the 20th anniversary of independence across all the regions of Ukraine. However, no information was given about the recipients of the award.

Sources: RFE/RL, Voice of America, Bild, UNIAN, Interfax-Ukraine, Ukrinform, Reuters, Channel 5, Official Website of the President of Ukraine.

Canada’s prime minister... (Continued from page 1)

More than 1.2 million Canadians trace their ancestry to Ukraine, and we are proud this year to mark the 120th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada. Ukrainian Canadians continue to make significant con- tributions to Canada’s cultural, political and economic life, and have played a major role in the development of WASHINGTON – The Embassy of Ukraine marked the 20th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine on the Canada we know today. August 24 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Taras Shevchenko monument in Washington. Close to 70 As I expressed during my visit to Kiev [sic] last people joined in the celebration headed by the Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Vadym Prystaiko, shown October, Canada will continue to strengthen bilateral ties here with his back turned as he addresses the participants, among them the Rev. Volodymyr Steliac, pastor of with Ukraine and help in the building of a democratic, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church, who opened the morning event with a prayer. The Shevchenko monu- independent and prosperous society. ment did not appear to be damaged by the previous day’s earthquake in Virginia, which shook a large part of On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I extend our the northeastern United States and left its mark on some buildings and monuments in the nation’s capital, best wishes to all Ukrainians and Canadians of Ukrainian among them the National Cathedral. – Yaro Bihun heritage celebrating this important anniversary. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

The flags of countries where Plast is active are raised during the opening cere- monies of the International Plast Jamboree. (In the upper left-hand corner is the jamboree emblem.) Dignitaries, special guests and Plast leaders during the opening ceremonies. Plast concludes jamboree marking beginning of centennial year

Deanna Yurchuk A view of the opening ceremony of MPZ. Yunachka Maya Lopatysky at the opening ceremonies.

by Deanna Yurchuk Among the distinguished guests greeting them on the Union (Yonkers, N.Y.); and Marianna Zajac, president of occasion of Plast’s jubilee were: Vasyl Zvarych, repre- the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America. EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – Plast Ukrainian Scouting sentative from the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington; According to Mr. Stawnychy, the idea for the jambo- Organization’s Vovcha Tropa campground in East Andriy Bihun, president of the Ukrainian American ree originated three years ago. “We wanted to hold an Chatham was bustling during the week of August 6-13 Youth Association’s national executive; Volodymyr event in North America for those members of Plast, who with over 500 scouts arriving to participate in the 2011 Bazarko, head of the World Plast Executive; Lubomyr may not be able to travel and participate in the centennial International Plast Jamboree to kick off the year-long Romankiw, Plast’s chief scout; and Petro Stawnychy, jamboree planned for 2012 in Ukraine, ” he stated. celebration of the 100th anniversary of their organiza- chairman of the national executive board of Plast U.S.A. Vovcha Tropa, a large Plast-owned facility in the foot- tion. Among other community leaders present at the jambo- hills of the Berkshire Mountains, was chosen as the Scouts of all ages from six different countries – pri- ree’s opening ceremonies were: Stefan Kaczaraj, chair- venue due to its prime location and suitable infrastruc- marily the United States and Canada, but with represen- man of the board of Selfreliance New York Federal ture, which is able to accommodate the large number of tatives also from Ukraine, Australia, Great Britain and Credit Union and president of the Ukrainian National participants. Germany – arrived to set up camp on August 6. The offi- Association; Bohdan Kurczak, president and CEO, “By selecting the Vovcha Tropa locale, we were able cial opening took place the following day, starting with a Bohdan Sawycky, treasurer and CFO, Selfreliance New to plan hikes at various skill levels, a bike trip and three divine liturgy led by Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan York; Christine Balko, president of the Ukrainian canoe trips. In addition, we were able to provide for all Soroka and the Rev. Ivan Kaszczak and followed by the National Credit Union; Dr. George Kuritza, member of of the four Plast age groups: the cub scouts (novatstvo, lighting of the eternal flame and a celebratory parade of the board of directors of the Pobratymy Foundation; ages 7-11), scouts (yunatstvo, 12-18), young adult scouts all campers with their units’ flags and banners around the Andrij Horbachevsky, chairman of the board, and Roman (starshi plastuny, 18-35) and senior scouts (seniory, age campground’s main sports field. Kozicky, member of the board, SUMA Federal Credit 35 and up) with the yunatstvo being further divided into

A presentation of various jamboree badges. Participants of the camp of young adult Plast scouts. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 13

A view of the camping skills competition. Plast scouts participating in various events of the athletic competition. four sub-camps, each of which occupied a separate part rys campsite, revealed that her favorite part of the week fact a family. While we should never lose focus of our of the campground,” Mr. Stawnychy added. at Vovcha Tropa were the small nightly bonfires filled goals, of what it is that we try to accomplish in Plast with Yunatstvo comprised the largest group at the with singing, camaraderie and good humor. our educational programs, for me one of the most won- International Plast Jamboree (known by its Ukrainian This daily tradition culminated on Friday, August 12, derful byproducts of the Plast experience are the friend- acronym as MPZ) with 371 campers. Their program when all of the hundreds of MPZ scouts and numerous ships that you make and which stay with you for the rest included three-day trips that featured hiking, backpack- guests convened at the celebratory farewell campfire, the of your life. It is at events such as MPZ that new friend- ing, canoeing and bicycling trips in Harriman State Park, “Sviatochna Vatra.” Seated amphitheater fashion on the ships are formed and existing ones are strengthened,” he the High Peaks region in the Adirondacks, the Green hillside behind the main field, scouts and guests alike all added. Mountains in Vermont and the White Mountains in New had a good vantage point of the huge, perfectly con- The jamboree celebrated Plast’s history in Ukraine Hampshire. structed log-cabin-style bonfire in the clearing below. and in the diaspora throughout the past century, often For Michael Powers, 17, of Chicago, the backpacking As the flames blazed upward, Taras Ferencevych and noting the ways that Plast has changed over the years trip to Franconia Notch in New Hampsire was the high- Stephanie O’Connell encouraged young and old to par- and at the same time marveling at the many ways it has light of his week. “The views were awesome and it was ticipate in a program of skits and good-natured take-offs remained unchanged by time. fun being with my friends in the mountains,” he com- on Plast life with everyone joining in the interim singing. What does today’s generation wish for Plast in the mented. Upon their return to Vovcha Tropa the pre-teens “The bonfire was very well done, with good skits and future? and teens had a jam-packed program with various events a very happy atmosphere,” said Boyan Woychyshyn, 17, “My hope for Plast is that it moves forward with the including a cook-off, an orienteering run, camp crafts of Ottawa. times, yet stays true to its original goals,” shared Natalka competition and athletic championships led by Plast fra- The jamboree wrapped up on Saturday morning. The Kostraby, 22, of Melbourne, Australia. ternities and sororities. eternal flame was extinguished and the ashes passed on “I hope that in the future, participants of similar jam- On Thursday evening, August 11, the duo of Foma to Plast’s Australian contingent to be lit at the next leg of borees will continue to be as enthusiastic about Plast as and Denisov from Mandry, a folk rock group from Plast’s 100th anniversary celebration to be held in they are today,” added Ivanka Siolkowsky, 29, of St. Ukraine, played a lively concert, followed by a dance on December in Australia. Catharines, Canada. the sports field. After the closing ceremony, participants lingered in The 100th anniversary celebration of Plast will contin- Older members of Plast also had a program with formation saying their good-byes. ue through 2011 and 2012 with an MPZ in Canberra, ample opportunities to help out with the MPZ program- “They remained on the sports field for a long time, not Australia, in late December of this year, and with the ming, tour the beautiful Berkshire and Catskill mountain wanting to part from old friends with whom they had official International Centennial Plast Jamboree in Lviv, areas and socialize with friends. reconnected and from the new friends that they had Ukraine, in August 2012. The motto for the centennial Zenia Brozyna, who was in charge of the Plast senio- made,” Mr. Stawnychy noted. “Plast, in my opinion, is in celebrations is “Honor the past – embrace the future.”

Andres Durbak, head organizer of the 2011 International Plast Jamboree (MPZ), Stephanie O’Connell leads the final Demyan Hryciw plays guitar at the lights the final ceremonial campfire. campfire. campfire.

Deanna Yurchuk Participants at the final campfire of MPZ 2011. Lead singer Serhiy “Foma” Fomenko of Mandry. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

the poll, a plurality of respondents (41 per- “National pragmatism based on the inter- energy sector, even when they did not and NEWSBRIEFS... cent) believe today that Ukraine is not real- ests of Ukrainian citizens is our guideline do not have any grounds to do so.” He said in building relationships with other coun- that Mr. Yushchenko, under the (Continued from page 2) ly an independent state, compared to 24 percent who say Ukraine is really indepen- tries,” Mr. Yanukovych said. “Time will Constitution of Ukraine that was in effect come, and in about a decade Ukraine will during his presidency, “had no such right, pipe as the gas storage facilities; the grain dent and 28 percent believe that Ukraine is be in the European Union, in a circle of but he intervened.” He added, “Who is transit system is also very important as it partially independent and dependent. An developed countries. I am convinced of guilty? It’s necessary to prosecute every- passes through the port of Odesa; and overwhelming majority of Ukrainians (93 this.” (Ukrinform) body, perhaps, starting with Kravchuk, all Ukrainians are important, as they are a percent) see the country as their mother- land. The survey was conducted July 15-25 17 prime ministers and four presidents, people who can work for a lower salary for Crimean PM Vasyl Dzharty dies and then say what they did for Ukraine and Russia’s development,” Mr. Okara empha- through personal interviews in 24 regions of Ukraine and the Autonomous Republic KYIV – Vasyl Dzharty, the chairman of what they did for themselves. I’m ready sized. At the same time, the analyst said for such a scenario, because I did every- Russia would not like and would not bene- of Crimea. Respondents were selected by the Council of Ministers of the quota sampling, representing the adult pop- Autonomous Republic of Crimea, has thing for Ukraine, rather than for myself.” fit if Ukraine became a member that (Interfax-Ukraine) defends its own position, that imposes ulation by place of residence, sex and age. died. “Vasyl Dzharty has died in Crimea terms and conditions. “But I understand (Ukrinform) after a serious illness,” reads an official PM Azarov on Customs Union statement of the Crimean government. that in Ukraine there are no politicians Yanukovych on EU integration who, after accession into the Customs “Many considered him a leader that can KYIV – Ukraine is ready to join the Union, could dictate to Russia, Kazakhstan KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor unite the entire Crimea. His work in Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and and Belarus its rules,” he said. (Ukrinform) Yanukovych has said that movement Crimea is associated with many successful Kazakhstan, but only in a 3+1 format, towards Europe is the unambiguous for- affairs which Vasyl Dzharty has had time Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said at the Lytvyn: change needed in political elite eign policy choice of Ukraine. The head of to do as head of the Crimean government Ukrainian-Russian Economic Forum in for half a year,” the report says. A memori- Kyiv on August 10. He added that the KYIV – It is extremely necessary to state wrote about this in an article titled al service was to be held in Symferopol issue of Ukraine’s cooperation with the change the political elite in Ukraine, but “Twenty Years of Ukraine: Our Path Is August 17, in the newly built Alexander Customs Union would be discussed by the only in the terms that are set out in the Just Beginning” for the Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Nevsky Cathedral. Mr. Dzharty was born presidents of Ukraine and Russia at their Constitution of Ukraine, Rada Chairman newspaper issue dated August 19-26. on June 3, 1958, in the village of August 11 meeting in Sochi, Russia. Mr. Volodymyr Lytvyn said in his speech at an “Despite the difficulties, the main step has Razdolnoye, Donetsk region. During the Azarov emphasized that, despite restric- international conference titled “Ukraine’s already been taken – we have finally 2006 parliamentary elections he was elect- tions on the supply of Ukrainian goods to Independence in a Globalized World: The decided on our future. The European ed a national deputy from the Party of the Customs Union countries, economic Vectors of the 21st Century.” Mr. Lytvyn choice has become the basis of Ukraine’s Regions of Ukraine. In August 2006 he relations with them, and in particular with believes that this must be done in order to foreign policy identity, while European joined the government of Viktor Russia, are developing rapidly. “I do not decide on how Ukraine will live in the values have become the basis of our devel- Yanukovych, taking the post of minister of share the view that these measures are future. At the same time, he spoke against opment,” Mr. Yanukovych said. “We are environmental protection of Ukraine, and allegedly called to encourage us to join or numerous proposals to hold early parlia- confident that the agreement on associa- served in this position until December not to join the Customs Union. Our stand mentary and presidential elections. Their tion and the creation of a deep and com- 2007. Mr. Dzharty was chairman of the is that at the negotiation table with the date, Mr. Lytvyn said, has been determined prehensive free trade area is what both Council of Ministers of Crimea since Russian side, especially with our in the Constitution of Ukraine. “And when Ukraine and the European Union currently March 2010. (Ukrinform) Belarusian and Kazakh colleagues, study- respective political initiatives and propos- need. We hope that our partners will also ing their experience in terms of creating als are made, they obviously don’t take understand this,” the president said. The Fewer Ukrainians support independence the Customs Union, considering those spe- into account these circumstances.” head of state also wrote that Ukraine KYIV – If a referendum on Ukraine’s cific legal instruments and agreements, we (Ukrinform) understands quite well that European prog- will gradually adopt these or other docu- ress “is impossible without good relations independence were held in April, the 76% of Ukrainians say they are patriots ments, that is, filling the 3+1 formula with Russia,” which should be based on majority of people would vote for sover- eignty, it was reported on August 3. At the [three Customs Union countries plus KYIV – About 76 percent of those strict adherence to the balance of national same time, over the years of independence Ukraine] put forward by our president, polled by the Research & Branding Group interests and mutual respect. The president a portion of the population has formed with specific economic content. This is the consider themselves patriots of Ukraine, also stressed the importance of relations who do not care about the country’s inde- point of our position, which we have reit- while 72 percent say they are proud to be with the United States and China. In his pendence. The poll found that 47 percent erated to our negotiating partners.” Ukrainian nationals, and one in two opinion, Ukraine will continue to develop of those surveyed would vote for indepen- (Ukrinform) Ukrainians (52 percent), if necessary, is cooperation with NATO and other institu- dence in a hypothetical referendum in ready to defend their country. According to tions on matters of security in Europe. Ukraine, China to intensify cooperation April compared to 28 percent who wouldn’t. In comparison with 2001 the KYIV – Ukraine and China will intensi- number of independence supporters fy military cooperation, Prime Minister decreased by 10 percentage points; they Mykola Azarov said at an August 11 meet- are not opponents of independent Ukraine, ing with a member of the Central Military but are indifferent. These are the results of Commission, the chief of the General Staff TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x3040 a multi-year project of the Institute of of the People’s Liberation Army of China, or e-mail [email protected] Sociology of the National Academy of Col.-Gen. Chen Binde. “Ukraine is ready Sciences of Ukraine, titled “Monitoring to intensify military cooperation, the SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Social Change,” released at a press confer- exchange of military delegations, attachés, ence by Iryna Bekeshkina, a senior training of China’s military at higher edu- researcher at the Institute of Sociology, cational establishments of the Ministry of director of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Defense of Ukraine,” Mr. Azarov empha- Initiatives Foundation. On the eve of the sized. He also added that military-techni- 20th anniversary of independence, 47 per- cal cooperation could be improved with cent of respondents voiced regret about the the help of an intergovernmental commis- collapse of the USSR (30 percent, mostly sion on military-industrial cooperation in western Ukraine, have no regrets). In between Ukraine and China. The comparison with 1994, almost no change Ukrainian prime minister stressed that has happened to those who definitely wel- there is also promise in cooperation in the come the changes in the country. At the development of heavy transport aircraft, same time, the thesis “Changes are neces- heavy hovercraft, tanks and air defense sary, but not at such a cost” has lost popu- systems. Mr. Azarov called on the Chinese larity. In 1994 it was shared by 43 percent, side to deepen cooperation in aircraft con- but now by only 25 percent. The struction. “I would especially like to draw Karpaty Construction Company “Monitoring Social Change” project was attention to aircraft construction. Chinese launched in 1992-1994. Every year, inter- aircraft corporations and the Ukrainian All work, large or small: complete home Antonov company need to enhance coop- renovations, bathrooms, basements, viewers polled an average of 1,800 people. The April survey interviewed 1,200 peo- eration.” He noted that Ukraine has roofs, masinry work, exterior and ple. (Ukrinform) advanced technology, such as heavy trans- interior painting. Call Vasili Cholak: port aircraft, which have no analogue in 718-392-0138; cell 347-515-5437. Kravchuk: Yushchenko should be in the dock the world. At the same time, Mr. Azarov briefed the Chinese side that Ukraine pro- KYIV – Ukraine’s first president, duces energy-efficient engines for helicop- Leonid Kravchuk (1991-1994), has said he OPPORTUNITIES ters. The prime minister added that he vis- believes that the country’s third president, ited the Zaporizhia-based Motor Sich com- Viktor Yushchenko (2005-2010), is also pany, which produces the latest engines for responsible for the signing of gas contracts airplanes and helicopters. “I was very sur- Earn extra income! with Russia in 2009. “He’s one of those prised by the high efficiency of our guilty, and he should sit in the dock next to The Ukrainian Weekly is looking engines. Compared with foreign analogues [former Prime Minister Yulia] the Ukrainian engines with equal power for advertising sales agents. Tymoshenko, rather than provide testimo- consume 18 percent less fuel,” he noted. For additional information contact Run your advertisement here, ny,” he said at a press conference in Kyiv The prime minister ordered representatives Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, in The Ukrainian Weekly’s on August 18. Mr. Kravchuk noted that all of the Ukrainian military and the military- The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. CLASSIFIEDS section. of the country’s presidents without excep- tion “intervened and are intervening in the (Continued on page 15) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 15

areas, youth construction, food produc- NEWSBRIEFS... tion,” and continue developing social (Continued from page 14) infrastructure at high speed. Mr. Azarov also noted that the state budget deficit for 2012 must be reduced to a minimum, and industrial sector to intensify military coop- the budget program must be based on eration with China. In turn, Col.-Gen. import substitution. “The Ministry of Chen Binde said that Ukraine and China Finance finalizes the draft state budget have prospects for enhancing both inter- for 2012. This budget needs a big margin state and military-technical cooperation. of safety. Figuratively speaking, we need “Our cooperation at the state and army lev- to create a protective levee against possi- els has very good prospects. We need to ble challenges and risks in the global With great sorrow we announce that our beloved mother, intensify our cooperation and bring it to a higher level,” he said. (Ukrinform) market. Therefore, the budget must be grandmother and sister very economical. The budget deficit must Needed: budget with huge safety margin be reduced to minimum. Government spending must be targeted on social pro- Irena (Orysia) Mandicz KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers must tection and creating back-up resources strengthen coordination between fiscal that will allow us to survive the tough née Dziubina policy of the government and the mone- times,” he stressed. Mr. Azarov added tary policy of the National Bank of that the main task of the government is to Passed away into eternity suddenly and unexpectedly on Ukraine, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov provide conditions for a decent competi- said at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the age of 84. She was born in tion of domestic producers, who face a Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on June 8, 1927. August 10. “Consultations between the flood of cheap but low-quality products. Ministry of Finance and the NBU He noted that the budget must be based [National Bank of Ukraine] should give on import substitution. (Ukrinform) Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at St. us a mechanism: how to reorient consum- er lending to consumption of domestic Poland supports Ukraine’s Euro-integration Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in New Haven, CT, followed by goods and how to give effective support interment at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Ansonia, CT. to the dynamic sectors of the economy,” KYIV – Ukraine is an important part- he said. According to the prime minister, ner of Poland, and the goal of Warsaw is In deep sorrow: to show to Kyiv that it has an open road we first “must address housing construc- sons – Ihor with his wife Valentyna and children tion, individual construction in rural (Continued on page 16) Alexander, Toma and Khrystyna, – Myron with his children Katherine and Kristen; daughters – Oksana with husband Michael Hoobchaak and children Daria and Gregory, – Chrystyna with husband Frank Centore and children Daniel and Arianna; brother – Bohdan with wife Rachel and family; Дiлимося сумною вісткою з друзями, знайомими та українською sister – Dozia with husband Wasyl Bystrianyk and family; громадою, що 11 серпня 2011 р. з волі Всевишнього відійшла Extended Family: Zinycz, Welyczko, and Melnyczuk у Божу Вічність на 91-му році життя наша найдорожча і незабутня МАМА Вічная Їй Пам’ять св. п. ГАЛИНА ПЕТРЕНКО з дому ЧУЙКО вдова Євгена-Романа Петренка („Омелько“; „Юрко“) нар. 14 квітня 1921 р. в с. Журбинці на Житомирщині. Покійна була активною церковною та громадською діячкою, головою Об’єднання Українських Православних Сестрицтв у США, засновницею і довголітньою головною редакторкою жур- налу православного сестрицтва „Віра“, зв’язковою УПА та учас- ницею Української Визвольної Боротьби 40-их років, яку Покій- With profound sorrow and great sadness we announce на описала у своїй книзі спогадів „На вибоях епохи“. Після еміґра- the passing into eternity on August 8, 2011 ції до США з чоловіком та сином Юрієм, сім’я Петренків прожи- вала у місті Buffalo, NY, де народився другий син Орест. Потім ра- of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother зом з батьком Петром Чуйком, який до них приєднався з Німеч- чини, родина виїхала на фарму у Dolgeville, NY. Згодом вони пере- їхали до Вашінґтону, де Покійна працювала короткий час у „Голосі Anna Maria Marta Америки“ та перекладачем для уряду США. З виходом на пенсію, de Lodzia Rostkowycz Pidwerbetsky Покійна з чоловіком вибрали собі на заслужений відпочинок ма- льовничу гірську місцевість Eldred, NY. Одначе похилий вік та не- born July 16, 1924 in Werchrata, Ukraine. She was the loving дуга змусили їх покинути улюблене „українське село“ і поверну- daughter of the late Tadey de Lodzia Rostkowycz and Maria тися до району Вашінґтону, де оселилися в домі сина Юрія та Ані. Chominska. Там, під доглядом та опікою дітей, Вони прожили понад 15 років. Funeral services were held on August 11, 2011, at St. Nicholas ПАНАХИДУ було відпавлено у неділю, 14 серпня в Українському пра- Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet, NY, followed by interment at вославному соборі св. Андрія Первозванного у Силвер Спринґ, Мд. Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Hamptonburgh, NY. ПОХОРОННІ ВІДПРАВИ відбулися у понеділок, 15 серпня о год. 8:30 ранку в Українському Православному Соборі св. Андрія Пер- She is survived by those who cherish her memory: возванного, а відтак на цвинтарі св. Андрія у South Bound Brook, husband – Andre Pidwerbetsky NJ, де тіло Покійної спочило біля сина Ореста (1952-1998) і чоло- son – Alex Pidwerbetsky віка Євгена-Романа (1913-2008). daughters – Areta Pidwerbetsky with her husband Myron Dytiuk У глибокому смутку залишилися: – Adriana Pidwerbetsky син – ЮРІЙ з дружиною АНЕЮ grandchildren – Nina Dytiuk родини – ДИДИК, ЄВИЧ-ТАНСТАЛ, САЦЮК, СОЛОВЙОВ, ЧЕРНЯК, ШИРОКОЛАВА, ІВАНОВ, КОБЗЕЙ-ДУДРА. – Andrew Dytiuk nephew – Askold Wynnykiw ВІЧНА ЇЙ ПАМ’ЯТЬ! cousins – Tania, Ihor, and Nestor Borowets Замість квітів на свіжу могилу Покійної, бажаючих просимо складати пожертви на St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral In memory of Anna Pidwerbetsky, contributions may be made to (Halyna Petrenko Memorial Fund), c/o Anya Dydyk Petrenko, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Society at St. Nicholas Ukrainian 137 Crystal Spring Dr., Ashton, MD, 20861. Catholic Church, 2410 Fourth Ave., Watervliet, NY 12189

379 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

adviser to the Directorate of the National Institute for Strategic Studies, Dr. Olena NEWSBRIEFS... Malynovska, the Ukrainian state must (Continued from page 15) develop and endorse the concept on the return of Ukrainian labor migrants to to the West and a road to dialogue with their homeland. She added that in parallel the United States. The head of the Polish with the unfolding of Ukrainian migra- state, Bronislaw Komorowski, said this tion to Portugal, there is growth in the during his August 3 meeting with the investment of Portuguese capital in press in Warsaw on the occasion of the Ukraine. It is therefore extremely impor- first anniversary of his presidency. President Komorowski reiterated that the tant for Ukraine to encourage migrants to meeting between Ukrainian President return, to create the appropriate condi- Viktor Yanukovych and President Barack tions, in particular, improving the ease Obama during the Central European sum- with which businesses can be started. mit in Warsaw on May 27 this year was a (Ukrinform) success in this context. Mr. Komorowski Illegal employment could reach 5 M said that the U.S. is perfectly aware of Ukraine’s importance in the region. He KYIV – According to various esti- also stressed that Poland will support mates, the number of people illegally Ukraine in making decisions that would employed in Ukraine is between 2 mil- bring the country closer to the Western lion to 4.7 million in Ukraine, but there system, adding that this is now possible are no official statistics about the scale of without creating tensions in Russian- illegal employment, State Labor Ukrainian or Polish-Russian relations. Inspection Chairman Andriy Cherkasov (Ukrinform) said in an exclusive interview with Ukrinform. “Unfortunately, there isn’t an Sevastopol officers to produce documentary exact index of the labor resource balance. KYIV – The Sevastopol Union of By various estimates, in particular, those Officers has called on the Lviv Oblast of the Social Policy and Trade Ministry, Council to provide assistance in the cre- the World Bank and the Demography ation of a documentary film about the Institute, presently, between 2 million and role of Ukrainian sailors of the Black Sea 4.7 million persons have been illegally Squadron in the events of 1917-1921. engaged in different types of labor activi- The request was announced by the deputy ties,” he said. According to Mr. head of the Sevastopol Union of Officers, Cherkasov, most people, without guaran- Timur Barotov, who arrived in Lviv at the tees of labor rights, are used by employ- end of July with this goal in mind. “This ers in construction, trade, the restaurant film will discuss little-known stories in business, transportation and agriculture. the history of struggle for Ukrainian inde- “The total shadow economy is based on pendence. We dedicated this film to the illegal employment, non-full payment of 20th anniversary [of Ukraine’s indepen- wages and wages in envelopes. Illegally dence]. We believe that it will promote hired labor makes a worker actually a the military-patriotic education of young labor slave. If a person is fired, if the people and the staff of the Navy and wage is not paid in a timely fashion to Armed Forces of Ukraine,” Mr. Barotov him, or an accident occurs, he has no said. (Ukrinform) rights,” the official said. The State Statistics Service says that the unemploy- Most migrant workers want to return ment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage KYIV – The main goal of Ukrainian points to 1.8 percent in June. As of July migrant workers is to return to Ukraine to 1, 506,100 jobless persons have been reg- start their own businesses, the president istered at State Employment Service. of the Association of Ukrainian (Ukrinform) Emigrants in Portugal, Pavlo Sadokha, Chocolate museum opens in Ternopil said during a Kyiv - Lisbon link-up con- ducted on August 11 by the National KYIV – The Chocolate Country muse- Radio Company of Ukraine. “The um has opened in Ternopil in conjunction Ukrainians who went to Portugal, from with the Feast of Chocolate on August 7. the very beginning sought to make The museum presents a variety of sweet money and then invest this capital to pieces of black and white chocolate from Ukraine,” Mr. Sadokha emphasized. Ukrainian masters. Visitors can also learn However, he said, Portugal reasonably about the history of chocolate art and uses the potential of migrant workers, how chocolate is created. Before visiting integrating them into various projects to Ternopil, the museum of chocolate art promote work according to their special- opened its doors in Lviv, Chernivtsi, ties. Since the Portuguese legislation per- Poltava, Rivne, Odesa, Uzhhorod, Ivano- mits the association of families, there was Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, Odesa and a second wave of migration from the far Zhytomyr. Every Ukrainian city has its east of Europe to the far west. According own unique feature of the museum. to another participant in the link-up, an (Ukrinform) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

leticism and impressive coordination. drafting of Oleksiak. The talent these Dallas hopes big Oleksiak is star on defense Exactly for this reason the Dallas scouts three youngsters possess will make the were taken by him and his potential, Stars formidable on the blueline for many Comparisons include Stanley Cup he’s a guy that size who skates that well, believing as he matures his game on both years to come. champion and Boston Bruins captain he’s hard to play against.” ends of the ice will continue to progress. “You got Larsen knocking on the door, Zdeno Chara, 2010 Calder Trophy winner Defense first “He’s not awkward out there. He makes too, so yeah, I think 12 months ago, we as top rookie and Buffalo Sabres young plays, he can stickhandle and he can were talking a lot about our defense,” said stalwart Tyler Myers, and even elder vet- The young draftee believes he has the move,” Niuwendyk said. “He’ll have Nieuwendyk. “And I think the cupboard eran of several defense corps, current skill set to be a contributor all over the ice, some growth in his game to develop, but is starting to get stocked and it certainly Montreal Canadien Hal Gill. Should though his forte at this time is being strong our scouts have seen him a lot this year got stocked in a big way with this kid.” Ukrainian Jamie Oleksiak’s wealth of in the defensive zone. and they’re comfortable that he’s going to “I think it’s a good fit for me,” potential talent manifest itself anywhere “I’d probably say I’m a defensive be a big-time prospect.” Oleksiak concluded of being chosen by near any of the above three proven defen- defenseman,” said Oleksiak in his conver- Oleksiak is fully aware he must contin- Dallas. “I’m really looking forward to it semen, the Dallas Stars organization will sation with Mr. Tranchina. He tallied 13 ue building more muscle as he fills out and it’s a real honor to be selected by the be extremely satisfied. points, including four goals with 57 penal- his tall physique. Part of his growth as a Stars and it’s a great experience.” Dallas selected the Northeastern ty minutes in 38 games as a freshman at future NHL defenseman will be to grow Oleksiak Originals: Second- University defender with its first round Northeastern in 2010-2011. “I think I have out physically – already a prime focus of youngest player invited to Team USA’s pick (14th overall) at the 2011 NHL Entry the ability to make plays in all three zones his off-season workout plan. final camp for the 2011 World Juniors… Draft. Oleksiak measures up to the afore- and I think I can really be a reliable player “I’m working out with the strength represented Team USA on the Under-18 mentioned trio: at 6-foot-7, he is one inch in any situation and I think I have a good coach back at Northeastern,” revealed team at the 2009 Ivan Hlinka tourna- shorter than Myers and Gill, two inches shot from the point and I can use my size Oleksiak, who was raised in Toronto, but ment… his Ukrainian father, Richard, less than Chara. He weighed in at 244 and my stick to kind of take away scoring at age 14 moved to Detroit and is a citizen hails from Buffalo… played minor hock- pounds and counting. The 18-year-old opportunities from the other team and start of both the U.S. and Canada. “Over the ey for the Toronto Young Nationals and potential blueline monster is probably sev- the transition.” last year, I’ve been working on strength Detroit Little Caesars… also played in the eral years away from active duty on Referencing comparisons to proven big training and kind of into my body, a big USHL for Sioux Falls and Chicago prior Dallas’ defense. defensemen in the NHL, Oleksiak readily part of me as well as kind of working on to Northeastern University… he shoots “I think the first thing that’s catching is admitted Zdeno Chara, captain of the fast footwork and overall mobility. I think left… ex-G.M. and NHL Network analyst his size, 6-7, 240, and still room to grow Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins and I’m working on that off-ice over the sum- Craig Button says Oleksiak is more in that frame, but he’s a kid at Norris Trophy winner, is a role model. mer and I’m working hard to get ready for developed and has better coordination Northeastern University that our scouts “Obviously I try and take away as much next season. My goal for next season is to than Zdeno Chara had at same age… he have followed closely,” said Dallas as possible from a lot of players in the hit 250 [lbs.], but I’ll have to talk to some zoomed up in Central Scouting’s rank- General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk in an NHL, but if I had to narrow it down to one strength coaches and see where I should ings, jumping from No. 27 in the mid- interview with John Tranchina of Stars. player, I’d probably say Zdeno Chara,” end up. I don’t want to sacrifice mobility term rankings to No13 on the final rank- nhl.com. “He moves well for a big man. Oleksiak said. “He’s a guy I really look up for strength, so we’ll figure that out.” ing of North American skaters in April… We’ve seen the impact over the years that to [by two inches] and someone I really had six fights in 53 games while playing big men can have on the game, and it enjoy his style of play and try and model Next year’s plans in the USHL… Ukrainian Tyler goes back with us with Derian Hatcher my game after. I think he’s had great suc- Prior to being selected 14th overall in Beskorowany is a goalie prospect in the and the success that he had. He has cess and that’s something I want to do.” this year’s entry draft, Oleksiuk’s plan was Stars organization… Oleksiak clearing Chara-type size and he skates well and His game will grow to return to Northeastern for his sopho- the crease for Beskorowany a couple of moves the puck. The offense is probably more year in 2011-2012. This now needs years down the road? not overwhelming, but he plays an all- For a young man of his size, Oleksiak, to be re-examined, especially since the round game, and the important thing is similar to Zdeno Chara, shows much ath- school’s head coach, Greg Cronin, depart- Oilers pick Ewanyk in third round ed for greener pastures with the Toronto The Edmonton Oilers, in full rebuild Maple Leafs as an assistant. Oleksiuk’s mode with choice draft positioning, development has options aside from selected Ukrainian Travis Ewanyk in the Northeastern: he could play juniors in the third round, 74th overall. Ewanyk played Ontario League or even turn pro and shoot his junior hockey very close by with the for a roster spot with the parent club or WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings. In 2010- their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. 2011, the 6-foot, 178-pound left winger “Northeastern has been phenomenal notched 16 goals and 11 assists for 27 for me and has really helped in my devel- points in 72 games. He was scoreless in opment, but as for what’s happening next four playoff games. year, it’s all up in the air,” said Oleksiak Ewanyk played for Canada at the 2011 in his conversation with John Tranchina Under-18 World Junior Championship, during the draft. “My goal is to play pro- tallying a lone assist in seven games. fessional hockey one day and I really Despite negligible scoring totals, he reaf- want to go where it’s going to continue firmed a solid reputation for efficient two- my development and get to my goal and way play. He has shown himself to be a help me achieve the most. Right now I strong faceoff man, who can slide to the haven’t committed to anything and there center spot when needed, showing excel- are some decisions coming up.” lent versatility. He has a gritty game, will- The Dallas Stars organization will ing to battle for pucks all over the ice. obviously have a say in the decision mak- Speaking of battling, he’s more than com- ing process pertaining to the next phase of petent when the gloves are dropped. Jamie Oleksiak’s development. In his rookie juniors season of 2009- “Those are things that we’ll discuss,” 2010, Ewanyk saw action in 42 games G.M. Nieuwendyk said. “I know the for the Oil Kings, scoring one goal and coach at Northeastern has left to join the four assists for five points and 45 penalty Leafs’ staff, so we’ll have a chance to sit minutes. down with the kid and his agent. I sup- pose he could play [in the NHL] if we Sharks select Sobchenko in sixth wanted him to turn pro, but I don’t think San Jose picked Ukrainian center that’s the case. Obviously he’s had one Daniil Sobchenko with their first selec- year in college hockey. He may have tion in the sixth round (166th overall) of some options facing him, but those are the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-2, things we’ll have to discuss with him. I 192-pound native of Kyiv, Ukraine, spent think it was a good year for him at the past two seasons playing for Yaroslavl Northeastern, the program has come a of the Kontinental Hockey League in long way, but I can’t speak for the kid Russia. In his two years there, he scored 6 because I know that the coach had a rela- goals, 2 assists and had 10 penalty min- tionship with him.” utes while dressing in 51 total games. The The Stars are confident their top draft 20-year-old notched one assist in eleven pick will maintain his upward develop- KHL playoff games this past season. ment aiming for an NHL job no matter Sobchenko also played for Russia in the where he ends up next season. The Dallas World Junior Championships, posting defense corps is looking up with the addi- seven points (4 goals) in seven games. tion of Alex Goligoski in a trade from Pittsburgh last season, coupled with pros- (Ihor Stelmach may be reached at pect Philip Larsen’s development and the [email protected]) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 19

Soccer FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. • Maria Koryttseva advanced to the won three events – the 50-meter back- Shevchenko debuted in 1995 and played semifinals of the Baku Cup tennis tourna- stroke, the 100-meter backstroke and the • In the UEFA Champions League in more than 100 matches for the ment in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 18-24. 200-meter backstroke. play, Dynamo Kyiv was eliminated in the Ukrainian National Team, scoring 45 In the semifinal match, Koryttseva lost to Olympics third qualifying round by Rubin Kazan of goals. Shevchenko is currently sidelined Vera Zvonareva of Russia, 1-6, 2-6. In the Russia, losing 0-2 on July 26 in Kyiv and after suffering a broken jaw on August 13 quarterfinals, Koryttseva defeated • Ukrainian athletes secured 142 berths losing again 1-2 on August 3 in Kazan, in a league match against FC Arsenal Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine, 7-5, for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in for an aggregate of 1-4. Shakhtar Kyiv. Shevchenko is seeking medical 6-4. In doubles, Koryttseva teamed up London, that are to be held on July 27 Donetsk, which defeated Metalurh treatment in England and is expected to with Tatiana Poutchek of Belarus to through August 12, 2012. This will be Donetsk 2-0 in the Ukrainian Premier be out of action for at least a month. defeat the Bondarenko sisters, Alona and London’s third time hosting the Games, League championship on May 6, was an Kateryna, in the second round, 3-6, 6-4, previously held in 1908 and 1948. automatic entrant in the group stage. The • Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper Maksym 13-11. Koryttseva-Poutchek won in the Ukraine’s athletes will include 71 in ath- group stage is to begin on September 13, Koval, 18, topped FIFA’s list of Europe’s final match against Monica Niculescu of letics, 46 swimmers, seven shooters, two with matches to be announced. most promising players. The Netherlands, Romania and Galina Voskoboeva of modern pentathletes, six divers, six Switzerland and Turkey had three players Kazakhstan, 6-3, 2-6, 10-8. archers and four horse racers. • In the UEFA Europa League play- for each country named to the list. Archery offs on August 18 Dynamo Kyiv defeated • Ukraine finished in sixth place by Litex of Bulgaria 2-1 at Lovech Stadium, Shakhtar Donetsk tied with Yulia Zakharchenko won the bronze medal total and seventh place by rank, in Lovech, Bulgaria. Karpaty Lviv lost • Olympique Lyon of France 1-1 on July 27 medal in the junior women’s recurve collecting 44 medals – 11 gold, 19 silver 0-2 to PAOK of Greece at Toumbas event at the second leg of the European and 14 bronze – at the 26th Summer Stadium in Salonika, Greece. Metalist at the Donbas Arena in Donetsk. The Junior Cup in Paphos, Cyprus, on August Universiade in Shenzhen, China, on Kharkiv tied 0-0 with Sochaux- international friendly was in preparation 18-23. The tournament was held under August 12-23. Competition included Montbeliard of France at Metalist for the UEFA Champions League group the auspices of the European and fencing, archery, artistic gymnastics, ath- Stadium in Kharkiv. Dnipropetrovsk stage. Scoring for Shakhtar was Jadson in Mediterranean Archery Union. letics, beach volleyball, chess, track Dnipro lost 0-3 to Fulham of England at the 69th minute off a penalty. Michel Zakharchenko won the silver in the cycling, diving, judo and rhythmic gym- Craven Cottage stadium in London. On Bastos responded for Lyon in the 79th recurve team event and scored the most nastics. August 4, the second leg of the third qual- minute off another penalty. points for the all-around individual title. ifying round, Karpaty Lviv defeated St. Boxing Ukraine’s athletes won 15 medals at Patrick’s of Ireland 3-1 at Tallaght Wrestling • the European Youth Summer Olympic Stadium in Dublin. Karpaty won the • Vladyslav Mykhailov (75 kg) won Festival in Trabzon, Turkey, on July series 5-1 on aggregate, defeating St. the gold medal at the AIBA Junior World Ukraine’s wrestlers collected five med- Patrick’s 2-0 on July 28 in the first leg of Boxing Championships in Astana, als at the Junior Wrestling World 23-29. Ukraine’s team included 53 ath- the third qualifying round at Ukrayina Kazakhstan, on July 20-31, after defeat- Championship in Bucharest, Romania, on letes in six sports – athletics, swimming, Stadium in Lviv. At press time, results ing Omer Dincer of Turkey 14-9. Bronze July 26-31. Zhan Beleniuk (84 kg) won judo, rhythmic gymnastics, tennis and were unavailable for the follow-up match- medalists for Ukraine included Dmytro the silver medal. Bronze medalists includ- cycle racing. The competition attracted es for Dynamo Kyiv versus Litex, Dnipro Zamotaev (46 kg), Oleksandr Meleniuk ed Ihor Didyk (120 kg), Vitaliy Hursky athletes from 49 European countries. In versus Fulham, Metalist versus Sochaux, (48 kg), Viktor Petrov (50 kg), Borys (55 kg), Muradin Kukhshov (120 kg), team classification, Ukraine won third and Karpaty versus PAOK, which played Kaplin (54 kg) and Arsen Ablaev (57 kg). Alina Makhynia (67 kg). place. on August 25. Results and group stage Pentathlon Athletics assignments will appear in the next • The International Amateur Boxing Sportsline. Association (AIBA) announced that start- Dmytro Kyrpuliansky and Viktoria Olha Saladukha won the women’s tri- ing in 2016 professional boxers will be Tereshchuk won bronze medals in the ple jump at the 11th leg of the DN Galan • The Union of European Football able to compete in the Olympic Games. 2011 European Modern Pentathlon – Samsung Diamond League in Stockholm, Associations (UEFA) has allocated 500 Wladimir Klitschko said the idea would Championships in Medway, Great Sweden, on July 29. Saladukha’s first million euros to Ukraine and Poland in benefit boxing, but that he does not intend Britain, on July 28-August 1. attempt was a wind-assisted jump of preparation for the 2012 European to compete. Mountaineering 15.06 meters. In overall standings, Championship (Euro-2012). “This is an Ukraine is in second place with 12 points. Chess investment in the UEFA tournament itself Rescuers have found the body of a Martial arts for Ukraine and Poland,” Markiyan • Yuriy Kryvoruchko won the fourth Ukrainian climber who died after a fall Lubkivsky, tournament director in international chess tournament in while climbing the Tsei gorge in North Kyiv hosted the World Judo Ukraine, told the press on August 16. Paleochora, Greece, on July 20-27. The Ossetia. Another climber is still missing. Championship for Cadets at the Sports “The funds are designated for the work of grandmaster scored 7.5 out of 8 points, in The incident occurred on August 12. Palace on August 11-14. The event specialists and the city local committee, the tournament, which attracted 248 play- Diving attracted 650 athletes from 57 countries. and other operational activities.” The pre- ers. Pavlo Skopenko (55 kg) won gold, Serhii vious European Championship, hosted by Ukraine’s divers won four medals at Zvieriev (+90 kg) and Viktor Makukha Switzerland and Austria in 2008, brought • Kostiantyn Tarlev won the FIDE the FINA World Junior Championships in (66 kg) tied for bronze. In the women’s approximately 1 billion euros in profits President Cup chess tournament in Lima, Peru, on August 16-21. Maksym division, Yelizaveta Kalanina (+70 kg) won silver and Anastasiya Turchyn (+70 for the host countries. Suzdal, Russia, on August 15-18. Tarlev Shemberev won the men’s 400-meter individual medley, and Daryna Zevina kg) tied for bronze. scored 6.5 points out of 7 possible. The • Ukraine lost to Sweden 0-1 in an tournament was attended by 251 players international friendly match on August from 12 countries. 10. Scoring for Sweden in the final min- members ahead of the three other parlia- utes of injury time in the second half was • Ukraine’s national chess team defeat- Turning the pages... mentary factions. Tobias Hysen, a second-half substitute ed Azerbaijan at the World Team Chess The Central Election Commission who beat the offside trap and poked the (Continued from page 6) Championship in Ningbo, China, on July (CEC), which was loyal to the PRU, had ball past goalkeeper Andriy Dykan. authority in determining which three 26. Ukrainian team players included Ukraine’s defense was described as inex- would ensure falsification, opposition commissioners would represent each of Vasyl Ivanchuk, Pavel Eljanov, Zahar perienced without Dmytro Chygrynskiy deputies charged. the three remaining parliamentary fac- Efimenko and Alexander Moiseenko. and Yaroslav Rakytskiy. Chances for “The Stalinist norm is in effect – it’s tions, the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc, the goals came from Maksym Kalynychenko Tennis not important who votes, but who counts Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc and the Our in the 30th minute and a shot from Andriy the votes,” said Viacheslav Kyrylenko, a Ukraine-People’s Self-Defense Bloc. Shevchenko two minutes later; in the sec- • Alexandr Dolgopolov won the ATP national deputy and chair of the For Even if the opposition parties submit ond half substitute Yevhen Konoplyanka clay-court Croatia Open in Umag, Croatia, Ukraine party. “Local citizens are denied the applications for nominating candi- hit two dangerous free kicks – first in the on August 1. In the final, Dolgopolov the opportunity to influence this process. dates on time, the CEC had the right to 83rd minute with a screamer from defeated Marin Cillic of Croatia 6-4, 3-6, The law enables the Regions and deny the nominations without any con- 35-yards out, and a second curling effort 6-3. This was Dolgopolov’s first singles Communists to select their representa- crete ruling. four minutes later. Ukraine has only won title in his professional career. Dmytro tives to election commissions first, fol- When President Viktor Yanukovych one game in the last 10 matches. Poliakov was the first Ukrainian to win lowed by all other political forces,” he signed the amendments into law on the title at Umag in 1991. explained. September 1, 2010, he noted that certain • Ukraine’s U-21 team lost to Local elections were scheduled for provisions in the July 10, 2010, legisla- Uzbekistan at the ninth Valeri • Valentyna Ivakhnenko, 18, won the October 31, 2010, and for the first time tion “didn’t conform to democratic prin- Lobanovsky Memorial soccer tourna- ITF Moscow 2011 tennis tournament on were being held independently of a major ciples and international standards,” over- ment, hosted at Kyiv’s Obolon stadium on August 1-7 after defeating Velria election. Thus, it was feared that the West looking the fact that it was his own par- August 9-10. After a scoreless final Solovieva of Russia, 6-1, 6-3. This was would overlook the legitimacy of the liamentary faction that led their approval match, the game was decided by penalty Ivakhnenko’s first title this season and the election results. in the first place. kicks, with Uzbekistan winning 8-7. fourth of her professional career. In dou- Each territorial election commission bles, Ivakhnenko and Kateryna Kozlova included 18 members, with the PRU and Source: “Amendments to local elec- • Andriy Shevchenko of Ukraine was of Ukraine defeated Vaszilisza Bulgakova Communists selecting three representa- tions law still aimed to help PRU, say named by FIFA as the European Zone’s of Hungary and Anna Rapoport of Russia tives each, enabling them to choose and critics,” by Zenon Zawada, The all-time record goal scorer, with 26 in 6-3, 6-0. recruit the most influential commission Ukrainian Weekly, September 5, 2010. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35 No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 21

By early August everyone was feeling taken as a sign that an assault on the White not begin until almost 50 years after the Reflections... boxed in. Facing this risk, the hardline con- House would be mounted. Operation event. And all early historians, regardless of spirators who had been organized around “Grom” (thunder) was supposed to storm their perspectives, agreed that the revolu- (Continued from page 2) the head of the KGB, Vladimir Kriuchkov, the White House at 2 a.m. using Special tion for good or ill defined modern France. cal topics, on NATO and finally on the situ- decided to act. When Mr. Gorbachev left Forces from the Alpha Group of the KGB The exception was Alexis de Tocqueville, ation within the Soviet Union. Gen. Moscow for the south without resolving the and the Vympel Group from the Internal who wrote about the revolution in 1857. Volkogonov prided himself on his gift for issue of the new union treaty, they set out to Forces along with armor and motorized Several of his observations about the prognostication, and in past exchanges I get his voluntary resignation and to impose infantry units and airborne forces under the ancien regime and the French Revolution had asked him about where he saw events their restored order in the name of the State command of Maj.-Gen. Aleksandr Lebed. are relevant to us: “The regime which is going in the Soviet Union. Committee for Emergency Situations The White House defenders led by Army- destroyed by a revolution is almost always This time he spoke of the impact of Mr. (GKChP). The conservative conspirators, Gen. Konstantin Kobets set about trying to an improvement on its immediate prede- Yeltsin’s recent popular election as counting on controlling the traditional prepare a defense. Gen. Lebed seems to cessor, and experience teaches that the President of the Russian Federation and its levers of power within the Soviet system, have been following the orders of the Chief most critical moment for bad governments impact on his political legitimacy; the curi- i.e., the Party, the KGB, and the Soviet of the Airborne Force, Lt.-Gen. Pavel is the one which witnesses their first steps ous rise of Vladimir Zhirinovsky and his army, expected to be able to carry out their Grachev, who while involved in the plan- toward reform.” Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, who putsch without any large-scale use of force. ning of the putsch also kept lines of com- I was one caught up in the events of had finished third behind Messrs. Yeltsin The conspirators included the chairman of munication open to President Yeltsin. 1991 and they left a deep impression upon and Ryzhkov; the failed efforts of hardlin- the KGB, the minister of defense, the min- But it was becoming very clear that the me. But as a historian I am also aware of ers to force Mr. Gorbachev’s removal ister of internal affairs, the prime minister, troops, which the putschists were now the need to step back from the events and through a no-confidence vote in the USSR the vice-president, the deputy chief of the depending upon to impose order, were not take a longer view. Twenty years on, the Supreme Soviet; and the question of a new defense council, the head of Gorbachev’s necessarily going to obey their orders. At 1 collapse of the Soviet Union, which began union treaty, which was due to be resolved secretariat, the secretary of the CPSU a.m. there was a confrontation between its fatal spiral after the failure of the coup, in mid-August, would undermine the hard- Central Committee, and the deputy minis- demonstrators and troops in an underpass invites comparison with the collapse of the liners’ positions of power in the union state ter of defense. near the White House and three protesters tsarist regime in 1917 and the revolutionary apparatus. Gen. Volkogonov said that the They struck on August 18, and immedi- were killed. Alpha and Vympel Groups did process that brought the Bolsheviks to hardliners could not tolerate the rewrite of ately things began to go wrong. The dele- not attack at 2 a.m., and Defense Minister power. For me as a historian, there is wis- the union treaty to reflect a real decentral- gation sent south to convince Mr. Yazov ordered the troops to pull out of dom in the observations of Alexis de ization of power. What Mr. Gorbachev Gorbachev to resign failed to secure his Moscow, which began at 8 a.m. on August Tocqueville about the French Revolution, would do, was still unclear. And, therefore, agreement. In the absence of his public 21. A putschist delegation, led by Messrs. which began precisely as the ancien regime there was no possibility of foreseeing the agreement to resign, the hardline conspira- Kriuchkov and Yazov, flew to Crimea to was in the process of reform and when it political future beyond mid-August. tors decided to go ahead with a seizure of negotiate with Mr. Gorbachev, but he was over the republic of liberte, equalite et Events thereafter played out as Gen. power on the claim that Mr. Gorbachev refused to meet with them, and when his fraternite gave rise to a powerful central- Volkogonov had foreseen. The core issue was ill and there was disorder in various, communications with the outside world ized state. involved the efforts of the hardliners to unspecified parts of the Soviet Union. were restored, he declared all the actions of In Russia also, much was swept away. ensure the survival of the power institutions Gennady Yanaev signed the decree naming the GKChP to have been illegal. The Communist Party lost its monopoly on of the Soviet state. In July the journalistic himself as acting president of the USSR on Mr. Yeltsin emerged as the immediate power, Marxism-Leninism as an ideology voice of the hardliners, Den, under the edi- the pretext of Mr. Gorbachev’s inability to winner because he was on the ground in collapsed under the weight of its own con- torship of Aleksandr Prokhanov, published perform presidential duties due to “illness.” Moscow when the putsch collapsed. Mr. tradictions, the Soviet Union itself disap- “Slovo k Narodu,” which expressed the To deal with this self-proclaimed crisis Gorbachev was left as the leader of a state, peared, and the planned economy col- hardliners’ demands for a restoration of the conspirators announced the formation which was collapsing as its republics lapsed. Yet, 20 years on Russia is once order before the fatherland was destroyed. of the GKChP at 7 a.m. on August 19. The declared their independence. The power again a centralized state under what has Using a combination of Soviet clichés and putschists failed to arrest President Yeltsin, centers of the Soviet state effectively col- been called “managed democracy.” The Church Slavonic, the authors, who included who made it by 9 a.m. to his office in the lapsed because their leaders had been com- KGB was, indeed, broken up, but under artists, writers, soldiers and political fig- White House, where his supporters had ral- promised as incompetent adventurists. Mr. leaders from within its ranks there has ures, invoked the will of all to resist the lied. Mr. Yeltsin and his supporters Yeltsin, when he came to sovereign power emerged what Nikolai Patrushev, the for- collapse and destruction. denounced the coup as a reactionary in Russia, set out to break up the KGB into mer head of the Federal Security Service, “The Soviet Union is our home and bul- attempt to seize power and asked the mili- parts, distrusted the military and put it in calls “a new nobility,” whose officers self- wark, created by the great efforts of all peo- tary not to support the putsch. Very quickly, the hands of his “loyal general” Lt.-Gen. lessly serve to protect the state itself. Their ples and nations, save us from shame and the White House was surrounded by a Grachev, who oversaw its decline. Troops precursors, however, are not just the chek- slavery in the times of dark invasions! crowd of supporters of Russian democracy. of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were isty of Felix Dzerzhinsky but also the sky- Russia is the one and only beloved! It A tank unit deployed at the White House considered useful to maintain order inside blue gendarmes of Count Aleksandr von beseeches our help” (Den, July 1991). announced its loyalty to President Yeltsin Russia and became favorites of President Benkendorff’s Third Section (Moskovskie On July 29, President Gorbachev, and the Russian government and Mr. Yeltsin when they played a positive role in Novosti, September 3, 2004). President Yeltsin and President Nursultan Yeltsin came out to climb upon it. putting down the parliamentary opposition Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan were heard by On August 20, Mr. Yanaev ordered the to Mr. Yeltsin in November 1993. The article above is reprinted from KGB phone taps discussing the possible putschists’ appointed commander of the Twenty years is not a long time to gain Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission removal of hardliners from the power insti- Moscow garrison to declare a curfew for historical perspective on great events. from its publisher, the Jamestown tutions of the Soviet state. the city from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., which was Serious study of the French Revolution did Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

We do contribute to international stability reforms are pending, a large experiment in own dignity in the face of today’s and tomor- Twenty years... and security, resolution of conflicts on the healthcare is being realized, there is discus- row’s officials. basis of strict compliance with the interna- sion of a new Criminal Procedure Code and I will not deny that the government has (Continued from page 3) tional law. And not only in Europe. electoral legislation. New serious action is made mistakes. And more than once. Ukrainian peacekeepers also perform com- being prepared. Ukraine has already Unfortunately, we are not immune to them in Ukraine has deeply realized that our plex tasks of maintaining peace in Asia and changed, and the transformations in the the future. But we learn. Time has proven European progress is impossible without Africa. interests of the Ukrainian people will con- conclusively that the current leadership of good relations with Russia. Years of indepen- We realize that the road to Europe runs tinue. Regardless of whether the advocates Ukraine is able to do its homework. dence have irrefutably proven that such rela- through every village and town of our of the old system and irresponsible popu- [The] Ukrainian government strictly com- tions are possible only in strict compliance country. And this road will be paved by not lism want it or not. plies with the provisions of the Constitution with bilateral balance of national interests only diplomats, but by all of us – citizens The success of reforms will be guaran- regarding the rights and freedoms of a man and mutual respect. The state and its govern- of Ukraine of all nationalities, those for teed by overcoming corruption – the priori- and citizen, and does everything necessary to ment will do everything in their power to whom statehood is not just a word, but a ty threat to [the] national security of fill these provisions with real content. And construct such a balance. common cause. Ukraine. For the first time in many years we here we count on the support and assistance We understand the importance of relations Ukraine urgently needs modernization are taking real steps, not decorative ones, as of Ukrainian civil society and general public with the leading country of the world – the of all areas of public life. Further delay it has often been. But corruption cannot be of all European countries. United States, and hope these relations will threatens not stagnation, but a slow suicide crushed without ensuring the full equality of We are open to dialogue, but will not give be developing in the coming years. Realizing of the state. In order to avoid tragedy we all citizens before the law. up our principles, the main of which is serv- the enormous potential available here is our have stepped on the path of reform. This An important step was made – there is no ing the interests of Ukrainian society and main goal. decision was not easy. And although we more caste of untouchables now in Ukraine, democratic state. It is absurd to neglect relations with the may not always succeed, the direction is and I am sure there will never be in the All these factors give me full confidence People’s Republic of China in the world of correct, and there is no doubt about it. future. And if anyone believes this is a sepa- that today, in the days of the 20th anniversary today. Over the last year, much has been We set ambitious goals for the state. We rately taken campaign, he is deeply mistak- of independence, Ukraine has broad consen- done for the development of these relations, target the heights Ukraine really deserves. en. No position, no wealth, past or present, sus. Each of us is fully aware what country and this is only the beginning of a promising We should enter the club of world leaders. will protect the criminals. The basic princi- we are building together. This is a modern, cooperation. We should give Ukrainian business an ple of justice has been restored – the inevi- democratic, legal, high-tech and advanced National pragmatism, based on the inter- opportunity to breathe freely. We will tability of punishment. Ukrainian Themis’s country that is an integral part of [the] ests of Ukrainian citizens, is our roadmap to remove administrative barriers preventing eyes will be closed, her focus will be only European cultural space. And this goal unites building relations with other states. citizens from feeling comfortable in their justice, and her scales will be calibrated in all the Ukrainians, regardless of their politi- The world respects the strong. Ukraine own land. accordance with European standards. cal affiliation or belief. The way to achieve it will continue reforming the armed forces, After decades of empty talk and attempts Not everyone likes that. Our actions often has no alternatives to a deep modernization other security sector agencies, introducing to avoid responsibility, drastic changes encounter strong resistance. But we are con- of the country. Time will come and in 10 European principles and standards, develop- occur in Ukraine for the second consecutive fident that the chosen course is right, and the years Ukraine will be in the European Union, ing cooperation with NATO and other securi- year. Tax and budget legislation was results will help all citizens of Ukraine to get [it] will enter the circle of developed coun- ty institutions in Europe. changed, administrative and pension rid of the corruption tax and protect their tries. I am convinced of that. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35 Columbia’s Ukrainian Studies Program announces courses and events for fall semester

NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Studies how Ukrainians have become the domi- Dr. Shevchuk (Department of Slavic Representation of Gendered Historical Program at the Harriman Institute is gear- nant national project in Ukraine during the Languages and Literatures) will teach the Experiences and Social Identities in the ing up for a busy fall semester at last 300 years. course “Soviet, Post-Soviet, Colonial and Ukrainian Women´s Personal Narratives.” Columbia University. The Program will The second course, titled “Nationalities Post-Colonial Cinema” (Tuesdays 6:10- Also, she will teach the course “Women beofferpresentingoffer six courses, host in the Russian Empire,” (Mondays, 6:10- 10:00 p.m.). The course will overview in Post-Socialist Transformations in tand presenting three visiting scholars, 8:00 p.m.)deals with nationalist challeng- discuss how filmmaking has been used as Ukraine, Poland and Russia” during the organize five publicevenlecturests (featur- es and nationality policies in imperial an instrument of power and imperial dom- spring 2012 semester. ing presenters speakers from the United Russia. Particular emphasis will be placed ination in the Soviet Union, as well as in Several events have already been Kingdom, Italy, Canada and Ukraine) and, on the imperial policies vis-à-vis national the post-Soviet space since 1991. A body scheduled that promise an exiting autumn and present a series of at least four film peripheries (primarily Poland, Ukraine, of select films by Soviet and post-Soviet in New York for people interested in vari- events, and two newly published books by the Baltic and Volga region) as well as directors that exemplify the function of ous facets of Ukraine. its faculty. religious minorities (particularly Jews, filmmaking as a tool of appropriation of Dr. Giovanna Brogi (Milan University) This semester’s courses will be taught Roman Catholics and Muslims). We The the colonized, their cultural and political will give a talk on October 13th at noon by Dr. Yuri Shevchuk, Ambassador Valerii course will also analyze the relationship subordination by the Soviet center will be in Room 1219, International Affairs Kuchynskyi and by Serhiy Bilenky, who between the imperial government and examined in terms of post-colonial theo- Building. The title of her talk is will be one of the three scholars visiting Russian nationalism. ries. “mmm”during which she will discuss the Columbia for the fall semester. Ambassador Kuchynskyi will be teach- The course will focus both on Russian problem of establishing a “canon” in pre- Dr. Bilenky is an associate at the ing a newly revised course titled cinema and on the often overlooked work Modern Ukrainian literature. Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies “Ukrainian Foreign Policy: Russia, of Ukrainian, Georgian, Belarusian, On October 19, Ms. Svitlana Pyrkalo and is presently working on an upcoming Europe and the U.S.” (Tuesdays, 11AM- Armenian, etc. national film schools and will be presenting at Columbia at 7 p.m. publication that has the draft working title 12:50 p.m.) which provides historical per- will examine how they participated in the in the Harriman Atrium (12th Floor, “Documents of Ukrainian Historical and spectives on Ukraine’s foreign relations Communist project of fostering a “new International Affairs Building). Ms. Political Thought: Kostomarov, and examines the trajectory of its foreign historic community of the Soviet people” Pyrkalo, a journalist who has worked at Drahomanov, Antonovych.” Dr. Bilenky’s policy since independence in 1991 as well as resisted it by generating, in hid- the BBC Ukrainian Service in London, is monograph, titled “Romantic Nationalism through the Orange Revolution in 2004 den and, since 1991, overt and increasing- also a successful writer of fiction and is in Eastern Europe: Russian, Polish and until the 2010 presidential election and ly assertive ways their own counter-narra- the compiler and publisher of a dictionary Ukrainian Political Imaginations, “ will be beyond. While providing an assessment of tives. Close attention will be paid to the of contemporary Ukrainian slang. At published by Stanford University Press, in political, social and economic transforma- new Russian film as it re-invents itself Columbia she will discuss Ukrainian the spring of 2012. tions and their impact on foreign policy, within the post-Soviet imperial momen- media as well as language and literature Dr. Bilenky will teach two courses at the course will focus on Ukraine’s current tum projected on the former Soviet colo- in today’s Ukraine. Columbia in the fall semester. relationship with its major partners: nies. On October 24 the ongoing The first, course, “History of Modern Russia, Europe and the US, and its role at Also, Dr. Shevchuk will continue to Contemporary Ukrainian Literature Ukraine” (Mondays and Wednesdays, the United Nations. teach three levels of Ukrainian language Series will feature Ivan Malkovych. Mr. 4:10-5:25 p.m.), will concentrate on the The class will be able to analyze at Columbia this fall: Elementary Malkovych is one of Ukraine’s most formation of modern Ukraine as a home Ukraine’s renunciation of its nuclear arse- Ukrainian (Mondays, Wednesdays and beloved poets and is the mastermind country of ethnic Ukrainians and diverse nal, its quest for Euro-Atlantic integration Fridays, 9:10-10:25 a.m.), Intermediate behind the very successful publisher of ethnic, cultural and religious minorities. and the obstacles thereto, its participation Ukrainian (Mondays and Wednesdays, children’s books, A-BA-BA-HA-LA- Ukraine will be studied as a territorial in regional structures and the new ele- 10:35-11:50 a.m.) and Advanced MA-HA. (An evening with Mr. concept encompassing different historical ments in its current foreign policy doc- Ukrainian (Mondays and Wednesdays, Malkovych at the Kennan Institute in experiences of major communities such as trine. The course delivers first-hand 2:40-3:55 p.m.). Washington will take place on October 27.) Ukrainians, Poles, Jews and Russians who insights by a career diplomat who has As usual, the Ukrainian Film Club of On November 10, Dr. Marta Dyczok have lived for centuries on the territory of been actively involved in the implementa- Columbia University will regularly be presenting films throughout the semester. (University of Western Ontario) will present-day Ukraine. Students will learn tion of Ukrainian foreign policy. Its first event, “New Names and New speak on “The Politics of History: Films from Ukraine,” slated for Ukrainian Refugees and the Cold War September 22, will present a line-up of Now, 1944-2011.” Dr. Dyczok’s talk will U.S. film premiers of the most recent take place at noon in Room 1219 works by young Ukrainian film talent. International Affairs Building. On October 15, the Ukrainian Film Finally, one of Ukraine’s leading eth- Club of Columbia University, together nomusicologists, Dr. Yevhen Yefremov with the Ukrainian Institute of America will also be giving a presentation at and KinoFest NYC, will co-sponsor a Columbia this fall on a date and at a loca- tribute to Maryna Vroda, this year’s win- tion to be determined. ner of the world’s most prestigious A presentation of a new textbook:Yuri Golden Palm for the Best Short at the Shevchuk. Beginner’s Ukrainian. With an Cannes Film Festival. Interactive online Workbook,published in The club also plans to screen a newly September 2011 by the Hippocrene restored Ukrainian classic by Ivan Books,will also take place at Columbia in Mykolaichuk and Yurii Illienko, as well the fall semester at a later announced as brand new narrative feature films by date. The richly illustrated bookis based Valentyn Vasianovych and Mykhailo on the latest language teaching methodol- Illienko to be released in Ukraine this fall. ogy andcan now be ordered at:http://hip- It will continue its series “Rediscovering pocrenebooks.com/book.aspx?id=1699 Silent Ukrainian Film” by showing works All of the abovementionedse from the silent era for the first time out- Ukrainian Studies Program events are side Ukraine since their restoration. free and open to the public. Courses at Dr. Valentyna Kharkun and Dr. Oksana Columbia are open to students from other Kis will also be visiting scholars at universities in the New York metropolitan Columbia this fall. area seeking credit. (Readers should con- Dr. Kharkun, associate professor of tact the university at where they are Ukrainian literature at Mykola Hohol enrolled to determine whether it partici- State University of Nizhyn, will be a vis- pates in this manner with Columbia iting Fulbright Scholar at Columbia for University.) Some courses are also open the entire 2011-2012 academic year, d. to outside individuals interested in non- During which she will be working on a credit continuing studies. Additionally, research project titled “The Ideological through the Lifelong Learners program, World of Volodymyr Vynnychenko’s individuals over age 65 who are interest- Emigrant Heritage.” While at Columbia ed in auditing courses may enroll at a dis- she plans to study Vynnychenko’s New count rate as Lifelong Learners. For more York-based archive and to work with details readers may long on to the homep- leading American scholars who have age of the Columbia University School of studied Vynnychenko. Continuing Education (http://www.ce. Additionally, the Ukrainian Studies columbia.edu/auditing/?PID=28). Program will be welcoming back Dr. Kis, Classes begin Tuesday, September 6, senior research fellow, Department of and Friday, September 16 is the last day Modern Ethnology, Institute of to sign up for a class. For more informa- Ethnology, National Academy of Sciences tion about courses or the Ukrainian of Ukraine, to Columbiafor the upcoming Studies Program at Columbia University, academic year. As a 2011-2012 Fulbright readers may contact Dr. Mark Andryczyk Research and Teaching Fellow, Dr. Kis at [email protected] or will be studying “Invisible Agency: 212-854-4697. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 23

September 3-5 Tennis tournament and swim meet, Ukrainian Sports September 10-11 Open house, Ukrainian National Museum, Kerhonkson, NY Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, hosted by the Chicago 312-421-8020 Carpathian Ski Club (KLK), Soyuzivka Heritage Center, www.soyuzivka.com September 10-11 Ukrainian Village Fest, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Chicago Catholic Church, 312-829-5209 or [email protected] September 3-5 Kozak tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Association Baraboo, WI – Chicago Branch, UAYA resort in Baraboo, 773-486-4204 September 11 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Richmond, BC Franko, Country Meadows Golf Course, 604-274-2025 or September 4 Labor Day Barbecue picnic with Cossacks, featuring live 604-274-4119 Buena, NJ acts, music and guided museum tour, New Kuban Free Cossack Community and Cultural Center, 856-697-2255 or September 11 Golf tournament, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, 609-356-0165 Chicago Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, 630-484-3740 or www.golfinvite.com/plastchicagogolf September 9-11 Ukrainian Festival, Parc de l‛Ukraine, Montreal [email protected] or 514-885-6419 September 15 20th anniversary of Ukrainian independence Washington commemoration, Ukrainian National Information September 10 Canada vs America golf challenge, Ukrainian Sports Service and the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, U.S. Uxbridge, ON Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Ukrainian Golf Congress – Hart Office Buiilding, 202-547-0018 or Association of Canada, Wooden Sticks Golf and Country Club, www.ugolf.ca or 416-232-0998 [email protected]

September 10 Sci-Fi costume party, featuring music by “DJs From Outer September 15 Golf tournament, Royal Woodbine Golf Club, Buffalo, NY Space,” Ukrainian Center Dnipro, 716-856-1000 or Etobicoke, ON 905-576-0809 or [email protected] [email protected] September 16-17 Ukrainian Festival, Bloor Street West, September 10 Golf tournament, Meadows Golf and Country Club, Toronto 416-410-9965 or www.ukrainianfestival.com Ottawa 613-834-9935 or [email protected] September 16-18 Conference for Ukrainian Museums and Archives, September 10 Golf tournament, St. John the Theologian Ukrainian Cleveland Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade, 440-567-6986 or St. Catharines, Catholic Church, Rockaway Glen Golf Course and Estate 440-331-6153 ON Winery, www.stjohnuc.com/2011golf September 17 50th anniversary banquet, Ukrainian American Youth September 10 Ukrainian Festival, St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chicago Association – Chicago Branch, 773-486-4204 Toms River, NJ 732-921-5654

September 10 Ukrainian Festival, St. Anthony Ukrainian Orthodox Edmonton Church, 780-487-2167 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions September 10-11 35th annual Ukrainian Festival, Patterson Park, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Baltimore, MD 410-697-0501 or 410-870-1720 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

Cindy Welch Broker/Owner EXIT WELCH REALTY

5754 Route 209 7770 Main Street www.exitwelchrealty.com Kerhonkson Hunter Mountain 845-626-2635 518-263-5161 845-626-2635

Walk to Soyuzivka

Ulster Heights Lake Cottages on their own lots with 65 acres of trails, Lake access with beach, tennis court playground, clubhouse with game room, free internet, laundry. $59,900 & $49,900.

Large 5 bedroom with in-law suite on an acre, walk- Beautiful Cape with refinished ing distance to Soyuzivka, income generating bill- 4.80 acres of pasture with underground hardwood floors $143,900 board. Mountain views, private corner lot, Stunning electric, mountain views $49,000 open multi level floor plan. Priced to sell. $299,000 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 No. 35

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11: Zorepad, Kalynonka and Barvinok dance ensembles; vio- CHICAGO: Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic linist Innesa Tymochko; singers, including the Pavlishyn Church will host the parish’s ninth annual “Ukrainian sisters, the Oros sisters, the Korenovsky sisters, Andreya Village Fest 2011” on the parish grounds, located in the Popovici and Liliya Ostapenko. The Halychany band will heart of the Ukrainian Village at 739 N. Oakley Blvd., at provide music for dancing after the program. There will be 216 Foordmore Road 1-845-626-5641 P.O. Box 529 the corner of Oakley and Superior streets, one block south a moonwalk and games for children. Admission for all age Kerhonkson, NY 12446 [email protected] of Chicago Avenue. Festival hours: Saturday, 1-11 p.m., 12 and over: in advance, $5; at the gate, $10. For tickets with indoor and outdoor zabavy, both starting at 9 p.m.; call 203-324-4578 (Seminary Office). Parking is free. For Sunday, 1-10 p.m., with an outdoor zabava under the big more information or to volunteer call 203-269-5909. tent and non-stop stage activity featuring the Hromovytsia Thursday, September 15 Labor Day week dance ensemble, with their Blyskavytsia School of August 28 - September 5 Ukrainian Ballet, the Ukraina dance ensemble and other WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian Congress Committee of local dance groups. The festival also features street vendors America (UCCA), in co-sponsorship with the Sunday to Wednesday - with arts and crafts from all over North America, local eth- Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, will hold the 20th anni- our August special is still on - most rooms nic cuisine, children’s games and rides, Bingo with prizes, versary commemoration of Ukrainian Independence Day on $75 - breakfast included and a grand lottery with a first prize drawing of $2,500. Capitol Hill at noon-4 p.m. The event will feature a formal Wednesday - Festival entrance fee is $5 per day for all age 13 and older. luncheon at 12:30-2 p.m. with a presentation of special For information on being a vendor, contact the parish office awards to members of Congress for their role and support Kozak night dinner - Ukrainian evening at 312-829-5209 or [email protected]. in helping to achieve and sustain Ukraine’s independence. Afterwards, a panel discussion on “Ukraine’s Thursday - Sunday, September 11: DJ Thursday on the Tiki Deck Independence: Perspectives – Past, Present, and Future” STAMFORD, Conn.: The 44th Ukrainian Day Festival, will be held with various governmental and non-govern- Friday - sponsored by the Connecticut State Ukrainian Day mental officials leading the dialogue. The Ukrainian com- Mini Golf Tournament during the day - Committee at St. Basil’s Seminary, begins at 9 a.m. with munity from throughout the U.S. is invited to attend, as Odesa Night Dinner - in the evening Zabava coffee and donuts before the 11 a.m. liturgy celebrated by well as to inform their representatives in Congress about with Klooch at 10 pm Bishop Paul Chomnycky of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy the event and request their participation. Further informa- of Stamford. There will be over 20 Ukrainian vendors, tion and details of the event will be provided in forthcom- Saturday - Ukrainian and picnic food, as well as a lively program at ing weeks. Information is available from the Ukrainian Evening Zabava with Tempo 10 pm the outdoor pavilion featuring: the Zolotyi Promin, National Information Service, 202-547-0018. Sunday - Divine Liturgies - Catholic at Holy Trinity Church at 8:30 am & 10 am Orthodox at St PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Volodymyr Chapel at 10 am. Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Evening concert with Syzokryli Dance Group and Zabava with Zahrava at 10 pm Items should be no more than 100 words long; longer submissions are subject to editing. Items not written in Preview format or submitted without all required information will not be published. September 11 - Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. No information will UNWLA Br 95 - 20th Anniversary Luncheon be taken over the phone. Items will be published only once, unless otherwise indicated. Please include payment for September 11-15 - each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Also, senders are Reunions - Bayreuth, Berchtesgaden, asked to include the phone number of a person who may be contacted by The Weekly during daytime hours, as well as their complete mailing address. Karlsfeld, Landshut, Regensburg Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route September 19-21 - 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973-644-9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as Reunions - Mittenwald and Salzburg attachments; simply type the text into the body of the e-mail message. Labor Day Festivities Summer’s still sizzlin’ $75 @ night $20 room rate valid weekend pass through August 31 $10-Friday $10-Saturday $10-Sunday

Wed. Aug .31 6-8PM Kozak Vechir – Dinner “Kozak style” Join us for a fun-filled weekend! Thur. Sep. 1 9PM Dynamic DJ night at the Tiki Deck Close the summer Fri. Sep. 2 10AM Golf Tournament at Hudson Valley Resort Call 845-626-5641 for info with a blast!! 2-4PM Ladies’ Happy Hour -Tiki Deck 9PM Zabava Dance with KLOOCH 845-626-5641 Sat. Sep. 3 All day USCAK- Tennis & Swim tournaments; Spartanky Volleyball tournament www.soyuzivka.com 2-6PM Zorian DJ at Tiki Deck Email: [email protected] 9PM Zabava Dance with TEMPO Sun. Sep. 4 2PM “Hot Tub Happy Hour” & Dance-off Tiki Deck—music by Matt Dubas In the case Soyuzivka is booked, call 7:30PM SYZOKRYLI Dancers Concert with Korinya 888-9HUDSON-Hudson Valley Resort 9PM Zabava Dance ”Zahrava Live at Soyuzivka” recording a new album live for additional rooms