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Redemptonst bishops ordained Deputy Premier Yukhnovsky quits for fwo disparate continents as Socialists, democrats ciasii by Marta Kolomayets "They want to strip them of their Kyyiv Press Bureau powers because these are the people who are fighting the mafia in Ukraine KYYIV — Ukrainian President today," said Dmytro Chobit, a deputy Leonid Kravchuk relieved First Deputy from western Ukraine. Prime Minister Ihor Yukhnovsky of his Although Dr. Yukhnovsky has said duties on Wednesday evening, March he is irritated by the slow pace of 17, after a tumultuous day in the U- (Continued on page 2) krainian Parliament during which Socialists and democrats clashed. The decree came only hours after Dr. Socialists target Yukhnovsky offered his resignation from the Parliament, preferring to reform deputies remain a deputy with a mandate rather than one of highest ranking officials in a As The Weekly was going to press, shaky government that comes under the RespubHka press agency re­ review on May I. ported that the Socialist majority in The presidential decree stated that Parliament was demanding that the Dr. Yukhnovsky was relieved of his following ministers and presidential government duties to take another post, advisers turn in their mandates as reported Ukrainian Television. It has people's deputies: been rumored in government circles Ivan Herts, minister of foreign that he will be named to head the U- economic relations;Vasyl Yevtukhov, krainian Academy of Sciences and that deputy prime minister; Oleksander Vasyl Yevtukhov, deputy prime minister Yemeiianov, member of the Academy of industry and construction, will be of Sciences of Ukraine and economic named in his place. policymaker; Oleksander Yemets, In a power struggle between the con­ political adviser td the president; servative majority in Parliament and Arkadiy Yershov, minister of social the reform-minded government. Social­ guarantees; Yuliy Yoffe, deputy ist deputies on March 17 demanded that prime minister; Yuriy Kostenko, the Cabinet of Ministers, officials work­ minister of the environment; Viktor ing for the presidential administration Pynzenyk, deputy prime minister and diplomats who are also elected and minister of the economy; Vasyl deputies turn over their mandates. The Rudenko, presidential adviser on Socialists argued that they cannot per­ territorial matters; Yuriy Serbin form effectively in two simultaneously minister of construction and archi­ lAndrew Sikorsky held positions. tecture; and Hryhoriy Khomenko, Metropolitan Mkhae! Вжсіе! (right) and Bishop Peter Stasiiik, the Ukrainian However, some democratic deputies secretary of the president's admini­ Catholic Church's two newest prelates, bless the congregation in Winnipeg's Ss. saw other reasons for this maneuver by stration. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral. Socialist forces.

by Christopher Guly the country's first Ukrainian Catholic eparch. New Ukraine ponders future WINNIPEG — History blended Manitoba-born Bishop Stasiuk suc­ powerfully with a strong sense of a new ceeds 78-year-old Ivan Prasko as bishop era as. Canada's first. Canadian-born for the 25,000 Ukrainian Catholics in during its second congress Ukrainian Catholic archbishop-metro­ Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. by Мшіш Kolomayets the political party he chairs, the Party politan and Manitoba's first native More than 1,200 people crammed Kyyiv Press Bureau for the Democratic Rebirth of Ukraine. bishop were consecrated together at Ss. into the North End cathedral on a The congress, attended by more than Vladimir and Olga Cathedral in Winni­ blustery late winter afternoon to attend KYYIV — Emerging amorphous, but 300 delegates representing 22 regions, peg on March 9. the three-hour-45-minute ceremony. intact, the union New Ukraine conclud­ amended its charter, restructured its Archbishop-Metropolitan Michael Thirty-two Ukrainian- and Latin-rite ed its two-day congress at Kyyiv's trade leadership organs and created a coordi­ Bzdel, 62, and Bishop Peter Stasiuk, 49, bishops, and more than 150 priests from union building on Sunday, March 14. nating council. This council will include became the first two Ukrainian Catholic around the world concelebrated thQ The second congress of this coalition, one representative from every region bishops to receive joint ordination in pontifical divine liturgy. — which unites liberal democrats and (regional council); one representative recent memory. Saskatchewan-born Among them were Ottawa's Archbi­ social democrats, as well as businessmen from every collective, including political Archbishop Bzdel succeeds Archbishop- shop Marcel Gervais, president of the and politicians, in large part from U- parties and business organizations (col­ Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk, 81, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bi­ kraine's central regions — however, lective membership council); five de­ as head of the 49,000-member Manito­ shops; Archbishop Leonard Wall of iaiied to produce not only a singular puties from Parliament (parliamentary ba Archeparchy and, as metropoHtan Winnipeg; Archbishop Antoine Ha- leader, but also a viable economic pro­ faction); and the chairman of the becomes the titular head of Canada's cauit of the citv's^Prancophone St. gram to propel Ukraine out of its experts' council. The experts' council 200,000 Ukrainian Catholics. Boniface Archdiocese and Toronto's current crisis. will include advisers and consultants in Although not the largest eparchy in controversial Ukrainian Catholic Bi­ Reform-minded Deputy Volodymyr the spheres of economics, law, etc. Canada, Winnipeg holds the arche- shop Isidore Borecky. buenko 01 Kharkiv resigned as leader of Only the chairman of the regional parchial see for historic reasons. In 1912 Ironically, Bishop Borecky's em- New Ukraine, explaining that he wants council was elected during the congress. Bishop Nykyta Budka settled here as (Contlniied on page 8) to devote more time to the activities of (Continued on page 2) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 No. 12

Background: the genesis of New Ukraine Newsbriefs by Dmytro Filipchenko 1992, a faction headed by the par­ liamentarian Volodymyr Filenko on Ukraine KYYIV — The history of the civic emerged. It included the members of і and political coalition New Ukraine the PDRU, as well as those of the so- ; began late in 1991. A group of called "lesser'' parties, the constitu­ • IVANO-FRANKIVSKE — The difficult to estimate the value of the leading figures of the Party for the tional democrats, the liberal de­ director and other senior officials of an civilian production in former military Democratic Rebirth of Ukraine mocrats and both social democratic oil refinery in Nadvirna, about 30 miles plants. The report cited statistics to the I (PDRU) decided to establish an all- parties. It was this faction that made south of here, were arrested after being effect that 70 percent of defense orders Ukrainian organization that would open opposition to the Fokin gov­ accused of illegally exporting $11.5 were cut and that there was a threefold \ draw upon all democratic forces, ernment part of New Ukraine's million in petroleum products to Pet- increase in civilian production by the і including those directors of state platform at the coalition's conven­ rox, a Swedish company. Their names military. Ostankino focused on a fac­ : industrial enterprises and private tion in June 1992. It also initiated the were not mentioned. Ukraine's general tory in Kharkiv that turned out tanks in і commercial concerns who were dis- referendum drive for the dissolution procuracy is conducting an investiga­ the past but now concentrates on i satisfied with the policies of Prime of the Supreme Council. tion. (Post-Postup). tracked transporters. These are to be Minister Vitold Fokin's government. A new era in the coalition's acti­ shipped to Russia as partial payment This group also sought the atten­ vities began after a member, Leonid • KYYIV — According to an U- for oil shipments. On March 12, Iz- tion of the two chief executives, the Kuchma, was appointed prime mi­ krinform report of March 9, municipal vestiya reported that Ukraine intends to president and prime minister, in nister. The support of many entre­ authorities in Chernivtsi have turned to convert its TU-95 bombers, inherited I order to lobby for the adoption of preneurs and enterprise directors karate experts to help collect fares from from the Soviet strategic wing, into I crucial social and economic mea- shifted to the government, but this dodgers on the city's buses. The martial aircraft for U.N. environmental mo­ I sures. also coincided with the democratic artists, all volunteers, were taken on nitoring missions. These planes come under the provisions of the START The various approaches to coope- referendum movement's failure to after an increasing number of attacks on gather the 3 million signatures in bus inspectors trying to enforce pay­ Treaty, subject to Ukrainian ratification. I ration with the president's adminis- However, the treaty makes no mention f tration and other government circles time. ment were reported. The Ukrinform I he resulting drop in leverage and item noted that "it is an indisputable of conversion, and new provisions І produced an internal differentiation might have to be negotiated. (RFE/ RL within New Ukraine. In the spring of fact that order on the public transport (Continued on page 19) system has improved." (The Washing­ Daily Report) ton Times) national democratic forces and the • MUNICH — A recent issue of the New Ukraine... forces that New Ukraine comprises, Mr. • KYYIV — Early indications are German weekly Der Spiegel quoted Filenko said: "Unfortunately, many (Continued from page 1) that Ukraine's parliamentarians are President Leonid Kravchuk's esti­ influential political forces in Ukraine taking a dim view of the START mation that plans to resettle ethnic He is Volodymyr Kafarsky, a business­ today do not see, or do not want to see, man from Ivano-Frankivske. Other Treaty. On March II, Pravda Ukrainy Germans formerly expelled from U- the close mutual relationship we should and other newspapers carried reports kraine have failed. According to Mr. chairmen were scheduled to be selected ^ nurture. A large part of the national in the near future. that preliminary hearings organized by Kravchuk, part of the problem is caused democrats underestimate the meaning a group of deputies also prompted by the many Germans now in Ukraine Although New Ukraine boasts Prime of market reforms in the process of suggestions that START be ratified, but seeking to emigrate. Only about 1,500 Minister Leonid Kuchma, First Deputy nation-building; and conversely, liberal acceptance of the Nuclear Non-Proli- ethnic Germans are reported to have Prime Minister Ihor Yukhnovsky (see democrats and social democrats under­ feration Treaty be delayed. This would responded to the project, which is in related story) Deputy Prime Ministers estimate the importance of creating our give Ukraine legal grounds to retain part funded by the German government Viktor Pynzenyk and Vasyl Yevtukhov, own army, border control and other some of its nuclear weapons, and then in Bonn. (RFE/RL Daily Report) and former Deputy Prime Minister attributes of an independent nation." to enter into negotiations with the other Volodymyr Lanovoy and Supreme Howevci, dcjipiic the lacL uial NcvV CIS states over how the START cuts Council Second Deputy, Chairman • KYYIV — On March 11, Ukrainian Ukraine prides itself on attracting would apply to their country. (RFE/RL TV aired an interview with three de­ Volodymyr Hryniov among its founders successful businessmen from Kharkiv Daily Report) and supporters, it has not been able to and Dnipropetrovske, among other puties of the Supreme. Council who formulate a concrete program that took part in the Communist conference urban centers, it has a budget of only • KYYIV — According to a Reuters in Makiyivka (just east of Donetske). would swiftly enable Ukraine to estab­ $200,000 karbovantsi ($100 U.S.) to report of March 2, both President lish a free market economy. They claimed that the press had mis­ spread its economic and democratic Leonid Kravchuk and his main political represented the character of resolutions Formed in January 1992, New U- principles throughout Ukraine. opponent, Vyacheslav Chornovil, have adopted at the conference. The de­ kraine attracted many former Com­ "Today Ukraine finds itself in a dead expressed their support for Russian legates affirmed the petition to lift the munists to its ranks and was able to zone, somewhere between the past President Boris Yeltsin. Mr. Kravchuk ban on the. Communist Party of U- unite those who wanted to work toward (command-administrative, totalitarian) was quoted by a spokesman as saying kraine and calls for a renewal of its an independent, democratic Ukraine. and the future (free-market, independ­ that his country fully supports the activities, but denied they sought in­ Today, it is still evident that most sup­ ent, democratic) both in regards to development of democracy in Russia. tegration with a revived. Communist porters come from the eastern and cen­ economics and politics," noted Mr. Mr. Chornovil said that despite past Party of the Soviet Union. In fact, the tral regions, as much of the communica­ Filenko during his year-end report on disagreements with Mr. Yeltsin, the deputies said that the idea of such an tion and discussion at the two-day con­ Saturday, March 13. latter remains the guarantor of U- integration had been expressly rejected. gress was held in the Russian language. The congress had hoped to deliver krainian independence. (RFE/RL (RFE/RL Daily Report) Speaking about cooperation between answers to such questions as: What price Daily Report) will Ukraine have to pay for reforms? What position should New Ukraine • KYYIV — Ostankino reported on • MUNICH -- The security chiefs of take toward the government? How March 15 that while Ukraine's defense Ukraine and Russia on March 3 signed should New Ukraine function in the conversion is well under way, it is (Continued on page 19) Deputy premier... future? Ultimately, however, the con­ (Continued from page 1) gress decided to conditionally back the reforms in Ukraine today, he has also government. been harshly criticized by conservative At best, Kharkiv Mayor Yevhen forces in recent weeks, including the Kushneyrov characterized the two-day FOUNDED 1933 Ministry of Health, which has said that congress as a "working meeting,"a kind Ukrainian WeeLli Dr. Yukhnovsky is wrongly accusing of "roundtable" discussion. Mr. Filenko An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National the ministry of misappropriating U- expressed hope that New Ukraine Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. kraine's hard currency credit fund. Dr. would serve as a springboard for the 07302. 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In the (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 to step down before the government's future, I see one or two political parties special powers expire in May, reported forming on the foundation of New U- Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz IntelNews. kraine, geared toward the liberal ^^^"S^^ ^° Associate editor Marta Kolomayets(Kyyiv) Dr. Yukhnovsky, a professor of democratic and social democratic direc­ The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor Khristina Lew physics from Lviv University, is an tions. But, today, we are not yet ready P 0 Box 346 Staff writers/editors: Roman Woronowycz elected people's deputy from western for this. And for this reason, we must Jersey City. N.J. 07303 Andrij Wynnycltyj Ukraine. He was appointed a presiden­ strengthen the structures that make up tial advisor by President Kravchuk last our coalition. Personally, I intend to do spring and chosen first deputy prime this through my work in the Party for The Ultrainian Weeldy, (March 21,1993, No. 12, Vol. LX minister in October, after the ouster of the Democratic Rebirth of UkTaine," Copyright 1993 by The Ulcrainian Weekly ^ the government of Vitold Fokin. said Mr. Filenko. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 Church split continues to plague Orthodox faithful in Ukraine

by Khristina Lew of cruelty to fellow bishops. The controversial Filaret, who is rumored to have a wife and children and to be KYYIV — Ada Ivanivna is well-versed in the history an agent of the KGB, refused. of Orthodoxy in Ukraine. She effortlessly guides one On May 27, Voiodymyr, who is also rumored to be a through Kyyiv's oldest standing Orthodox chapel, KGB agent, was appointed metropolitan of Kyyiv and pointing out 18th century icons and religious paintings. All-Ukraine of the UOC-MP. She is a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, On June 11, Metropolitan Filaret was defrocked by but when asked which one, she replies, "The Ukrainian Moscow. Orthodox Church-Kyyiv Patriarchate, the one that On June 25, Filaret, with Bishop Antoniy, then , belongs to Volodymyr." administrator of the affairs of the U AOC Patriarchate in Ukraine, announced the unification of a faction of Her error reflects the growing confusion among U- the UOC-MP with the Ukrainian Autocephalous kraine's 30 million Orthodox believers who have fallen Orthodox Church to create the UOC-KP. UAOC prey to a power struggle between Metropolitan Filaret, the de facto head of the newly created UOC-KP, and Patriarch Mstyslav was placed at the new Church's Metropolitan Volodymiyr, the head of the Ukrainian helm. Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate. Ninety-four-year-old Patriarch Mstyslav has repea­ tedly stated both publicly and privately that he does The recent history of the Orthodox Church in U- not recognize the figures of Filaret and Antoniy nor kraine has been rocky. During the Soviet era, only the the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyyiv Patriarchate, Russian Orthodox Church enjoyed official recognition which was created without his knowledge. Metropoli­ throughout the USSR. Sixty percent of the ROC's tan Filaret and Bishop Antoniy continue to recognize parishes were in Ukraine. The head of the ROC in U- him as patriarch of the UOC-KP. kraine, Metropolitan Filaret, was a fierce opponent of "Only a patriarchate gives Mstyslav the right to be an independent Ukrainian Church, patriarch," observed Metropolitan Filaret "If he does Several months after Ukraine declared its sover­ not recognize the patriarchate [of the UOC-KP], then eignty, Moscow granted the Ukrainian exarchate he is not the patriarch. I know that he views himself the administrative independence on October 27, 1990. patriarch of the Kyyiv Patriarchate, therefore, he must After Ukraine declared its independence on August 24, recognize it." 1991, Metropolitan Filaret began championing an Metropolitan Filaret claims that since November independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 1991, the UOC-MP and the UAOC had been discuss­ In an October 1992 interview. Metropolitan Filaret ing unification. "We agreed that the UOC-MP, which explained his turnaround matter-of-factly. "An I headed, would be granted autocephaly from independent state should have an independent Moscow, and then we, one autocephalous Church, and Metropolitan Filaret, de facto head of the Ukrainian Church. After Ukraine became an independent state, I the other autocephalous Church [the UAOC] would Orthodox Church — Kyyiv Patriarchate. felt that the Church too should be independent. Up unite to create one autocephalous Church in Ukraine." until that time [1991], there had only been one state, Had Moscow granted the UOC-MP autocephaly, Orthodoxy," cautions that the process may take some ^he Soviet Union." Metropolitan Filaret says the Ukrainian Orthodox time. He believes the ultimate decision rests with the Church would not have separated into two parts. faithful, and not the bishops. Mass disinformation, According to Filaret, at a November 1-3, 1991, At the time of the UOC-KP's creation, Metropolitan however, has taken its toll. sobor of the UOC-MP, the entire Church hierarchy, Filaret enjoyed the support of Ukraine's President "No Church in history followed an easy path to full representatives of monasteries and some laypeople Leonid Kravchuk and the Ukrainian Parliament, who unanimously agreed to ask the patriarch and bishops independence," he said. "We have our problems and I wanted an independent Church in an independent U- see one of them as being our faithful. They must be of the ROC to grant the UOC full canonical indepen­ kraine. dence. made to understand that the creation of a Particular Ukrainian Orthodox Church is not the whim of Patriarch Pimen of the ROC did not grant the Many, however, viewed the UOC-KP as uncano- Voiodymyr or President Kravchuk, but a natural path Ukrainian Church canonical independence. Moscow, nical. In an October 1992 interview. Metropolitan taken by all Churches which are today independent." according to Filaret, had much to lose by the creation Voiodymyr said the UOC-MP also seeks indepen­ of an independent Ukrainian Church. "The Russian dence, "but on legal, canonical grounds, with the full Metropolitan Voiodymyr says the UOC-MP is not Orthodox Church stood to lose its parishes [in support of the faithful." given an opportunity to inform its faithful through the Ukraine], financial support (Ukraine grossed 60 per­ Yevhen Sverstiuk, editor of Our Faith (the All-U­ mass media. According to him, the lack of objective cent of all religious goods sales which went directly to krainian Orthodox Newspaper) and a supporter of information is confusing people. "Our people under­ Moscow), the right to claim a i,000-year history of one independent Ukrainian Church, views the stand autocephaly to mean pledging allegiance to the Christianity, and its weight in universal Orthodoxy (of creation of the UOC-KP as purely political. "Filaret pope, or to the Uniates or the Catholics. This miscon­ the 150 million Orthodox believers worldwide, the has united with a Church that he has fought against his ception is growing because there is no two-sided infor­ ROC, including the Ukrainian Church, claims 100 whole life. He has done so to increase his power, cont­ mation." million members). rol the cash-box, and administer the Church of St. Mass disinformation and renewed religious fervor In April 1992, Metropolitan Filaret was asked to Voiodymyr in Kyyiv." among all the factions of the Church has resulted in step down as head of the UOC-MP amid accusations inter-faith conflict and violent confrontation over Despite the controversy surrounding the creation of church property. For example, in October 1992 it was the new Church, Metropolitan Filaret maintains the widely reported that UAOC faithful forcibly took UOC-KP will eventually be recognized as a viable control of a UOC-MP church in Rivne, stoning the entity. "All present-day Orthodox Churches have fol­ building and its inhabitans until they were forced to lowed a path similar to ours. Take the very same flee. The UOC-MP has appealed to the municipal Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Church court, but no decisions have been handed down. became an independent Church in 1448. For over 150 "There are no laws concerning church property," years this Church was not recognized by the Eastern explained Metropolitan Voiodymyr. Metropolitan Patriarchates. And for over 150 years it existed un­ Filaret justifies the conflict in Rivne by saying all recognized. Take the Greek Church, which became an church property in Ukraine should belong to the autocephalous Church in 1821 when Greece declared Kyyiv Patriarchate. itself an independent state and separated from the Ottoman Empire. The Constantinople Patriarchate Inter-faith conflicts and general confusion have did not recognize the Greek Church as autocephalous forced many would-be believers in Kyyiv to seek spiri­ for 32 years. The American Orthodox Church has tual solace in the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Church of existed for over 20 years and it is not recognized by all Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Seventh-day of the Greek Patriarchate, but the Church still exist. Adventist Church, among others. Just as we will exist regardless of whether we are While both leaders concede that Ukraine should recognized or not." have one independent Orthodox Church, rapproche­ ment is long coming. Filaret sees it as a three-step Most of Ukraine's Orthodox faithful pledge their process: "stop the violence, begin a dialogue, unite." allegiance to the UOC-MP. While Metropolitan Fila­ Filaret says Volodymyr's people must stop calling ret has the support of 18 bishops. Metropolitan Voio­ UOC-KP faithful Catholics and schismatics. Voio­ dymyr has 29. According to Ukraine's Council on dymyr says both he and Filaret must adhere to canon Religious Affairs, in August 1992, the UOC-MP had law and act according to canonical principles before 5,490 parishes, 5 percent of which formerly belonged dialogues on unification take place. to the UAOC. Metropolitan Filaret claims to have 2,500 parishes. According to Mr. Sverstiuk, however, "With the separation of the Ukrainian Orthodox many UOC-KP priests follow Mstyslav, but not Church from Moscow," says Filaret, "Ukraine will Filaret. forever leave Russia. It is the last but very important Although the UOC-MP іь tied to the Moscow string which ties Ukraine to Moscow. We can only Patriarchate, it is preparing for the eventual creation discuss unification in terms of one independent Ortho­ of a Particular Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Metro­ dox Church in Ukraine. The UOC-KP cannot unite Metropolitan Voiodymyr, primate of the Ukrainian politan Voiodymyr, who maintains relations with with the UOC-MP only to once again submit to Orthodox Church — Moscow Patriarchate ROC Patriarch Alexei in order to have ties with "true Moscow," , THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 No. 12 Rukh leader visits Philadelphia Vyacheslav Chornovil outlines to clear up "misconceptions" positions of Ukraine, Rukh by Olena W. Stercho by Roma Hadzewycz ment to the building of an independent state, were wrong. Way back in May PHILADELPHIA — Vyacheslav JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Arriving in 1991 Rukh had noted that Ukraine was Chornovil, a leading member of the U- the United States after an absence of in danger and had adopted the slogan krainian Parliament and former candi­ more than two years, Rukh leader The Fokin government — a govern­ date for the Ukrainian presidency, Vyacheslav Chornovil met with U- ment of national treason.' Subsequent spoke in Philadelphia on Tuesday, krainian American community mem­ events showed we were right." March 2, in his capacity as chairman of bers, the press, members of Congress Mr. Chornovil said Rukh organized Rukh, and administration officials in late picketing and collected signatures on a Mr. Chornovil made a number of February and early March to outline petition to disband the Parliament, appearances in Ukrainian American Ukraine's state policies as well as to since the Parliament was doing nothing communities to "clear up certain mis­ explain the position of the Popular to counter the Fokin government's conceptions held in the diaspora about Movement of Ukraine (Rukh) at this moves. "This broad campaign resulted Rukh," emanating from its recent trans­ time of turmoil. in the demise of the Fokin government. formation into a political party. Mr. Among his many meetings was one And that is probably mostly Rukh's Chornovil's presentation in Philadel­ with the editorial staffs of The Ukrainian doing," he added- phia was sponsored by Ukraine Aid Weekly and Svoboda, during which Today, all the facts are beginning to Inc., formerly the Ukrainian Human Mr. Chornovil said he wanted to set the come out about that goverment's cor­ Rights Commitee — Philadelphia record straight on Rukh's current status ruption, about its contacts with the Rukh. He was introdused by the orga­ as a registered political party and its mafia, and about how it essentially nization's president, Ulana Mazur- plans for the near future. robbed Ukraine blind. "That govern­ kevich. The former Soviet political prisoner- ment did not take the smallest step In his speech Mr. Chornovil outlined turned-people's deputy began his toward reform — it was an anti-reform both Rukh's and his positions on the remarks by focusing on the latest deve­ government," Mr. Chornovil stated. current state of affairs in Ukraine by lopments in Ukraine. "Its members were typical representa­ fitting them into the historical context a Hadzewycz "Right now the situation in Ukraine tives of the command-administrative of the events of the last several years. Rukh leader Vyacheslav Chornovil is extraordinarily threatening. The system who were afraid of any changes. Calling 1991 "The year of approaching Comunists have gone on the offensive," In addition, they constantly looked nationhood," he reviewed the circum­ coupon. "In December of 1991, he noted. "Once again the correctness of toward Moscow." stances surrounding Ukraine's declara­ Deutschebank issued a report which Rukh's position has been affirmed. As an example, Mr. Chornovil cited tion of independence of August 24, concluded that of all of the republics of Rukh was very critical of the fact that the fact that in June 1992 Moscow had 1991, and the referendum on mdepend- the former Soviet Union, Ukraine was (many believed) that together, everyone stopped sending Ukraine any payments, ence of December I, 1991, crediting in the best shape to transform its without exception would begin to enthu­ while Ukraine continued to send Galicia in the process for its major role economy," Mr. Chornovil said. "Now, siastically build the Ukrainian state. products to Moscow. "Thus, we gave in spearheading national consciouness. we are in considerably worse shape than However, the Communists did not want Moscow a sum of about 500 miUion The euphoria over the December Russia. Our food is more expensive, to build a Ukrainian state, and when karbovantsi — this was lost to us independence vote blinded many inflation is outrageous and the black they voted for independence (on August forever." among Ukraine's democratic bloc, market is rampant." 24, 1991), they simply voted to save At the same time, "we did not yet according to Mr. Chornovil, resulting Not only did the Fokin government their own skins." have our own currency," Mr. Chornovil in 1992 becoming "the year of lost damage the economy, but corruption "(Stanislav) Hurenko (leader of the continued. "We kept the ruble for trans­ opportunities." After the December and outright theft of national resources Communist Party of Ukraine) called a actions, while the coupon was meant election, many in the Parliament was pervasive. Thus, Mr. Chornovil meeting during the recess on August 24 only to safeguard the consumer market. naively believed the legislators — Com­ cited the example of a Fokin crony who and the Communists discussed this for a We should have immediately transform­ munists and democrats alike — were was able to hide millions of dollars in very long time. They all looked to ed the coupon into our currency. This united in the common cause of state- personal Swiss bank accounts, which Moscow, but after this discussion they was done only when the new govern­ building. Thus, Mr. Chornovil's sugges­ were diverted from the sale of Ukrainian decided to nonetheless vote for indepen­ ment took over. As a result, today our tion in December of 1991, that demo­ naval vessels at fire sale prices. dence in order to save themselves — for rate of inflation is several times higher cratic forces should go into opposition Although an investigation into these they feared they would be prosecuted than in Russia, and our karbovanets, to the government unless the bureau­ activities is ongoing, Mr. Chornovil for the putsch. They were afraid for which is now our currency, is absolutely cratic apparatus still controlled by charged the Procurator's Office was themselves, they were afraid for Yeltsin, devalued." Communists "partocrats" was disas­ attempting to whitewash the affair. and those processes taking place in As another example of the Fokin go­ sembled, was met coldly by the majority On another topic, Mr. Chornovil Moscow." vernment's duplicity, Mr. Chornovil of democratic activists. He noted that addressed what he viewed as Ukrainian "For some time," Mr. Chornovil cited the fact that while Moscow had then, as now, he conceives of an opposi­ President Leonid Kravchuk's most continued, "there was this illusion of instituted a policy of pre-payments for tion bloc as a constructive force aimed serious mistakes during 1992. First and unity. But in time we saw that nothing goods way back in the summer of 1992, at facilitating nation-building, not as foremost, he cited Kravchuk's entry was coming of this. Those democrats Ukraine did so only once the govern­ a destructive, hyper-critical element. into an agreement on the formation of the who supported the government of ment of Prime Minister Leonid The question of whether democratic Commonwealth of Independent States (Prime Minister Vitold) Fokin and Kuchma took over at the end of that forces should form an opposition bloc (CIS) in December of 1991. "The inde­ considered our criticism of that govern­ year. "This was done over the great pervaded Rukh's Third Congress, with pendence vote was Ukraine's shining ment to be anarchy, to be an impedi­ (Continued on page 15) the vast majority of the rank and file moment. With diplomatic recognition supporting this position while the pouring in from around the world, we leadership split on the question. Ultima­ had no need for the CIS and should tely, had Rukh not taken an opposition have proceeded totally independently, stance, the organization itself would like the Baltic countries," he said. "The have disintegrated, Mr. Chornovil CIS is now a noose around our necks stated. "The succeeding year confirmed and a source of economic blackmail." our position that unless the system was Second, Mr. Chornovil criticized Mr. swept clean of partocrats, there Kravchuk's institution of oblast admi­ would be no fundamental reform," Mr. nistration by presidential representa­ Chornovil said. "Fokin's regime was the tives, for the reason that the individuals government of state treason. Had he selected for the majority of posts came lasted much longer, the Ukrainian state from the established nomenklatura and itself would have been placed in severe now resist President Kravchuk. Mr. jeopardy," he added. Chornovil emphasized that such admi­ Mr. Chornovil offered several exam­ nistrators should have been popularly ples of Former Ukrainian Prime Mini­ elected or, at a minimum, appointed ster Vitold Fokin's malfeasance. In from among pragmatists and political April of 1990, Ukraine sent products neutrals. worth approximately 500 million rubles Third, Mr. Chornovil emphasized to Russia without requiring immediate that the Yalta agreement with Russia, payment. This sum was not collected under which the Black Sea Fleet was until six months later and only after the placed under joint Ukrainian-Russian ruble had been substantially devalued, command until 1995, has been disas­ resulting in Ukrainian financing of the trous for Ukraine. "Effectively, the fleet Russian economy when it could ill is under Russian command," Mr. Chor­ afford to do so. novil said. "While initially many officers Mr. Chornovil also savaged Prime wanted to be under Ukrainian conirol, I Hadzewycz Minister Fokin's handhng of the U- this is no longer the case because of the Vyacheslav Chornovil (standing) and his wife, Atena Pashko (left), at a meeting krainian economy, and in particular, with Ukrainian American community leaders at the Ukrainian Institute of America the incompetent introdoiction of the (Continued on page 13) in New York. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993

Ukraine's ambassador delivers 28th Shevchenko Lecture Lukianenko visits by Bohdan Klid time, in Mr. Lukianenko's view, is not political but economic — specifically, to with Ukroinions, EDMONTON — Independent U- move decisively towards a market kraine's first ambassador to Canada, economy. Ukraine's ambassador ex­ Levko Lukianenko, delivered the 28th pressed satisfaction that the current businesspersons annual Shevchenko Lecture in the reformist government of Leonid Kuch­ by Donna Korchinski evening of Monday, March 1, before an ma was taking steps towards realizing enthusiastic audience of about 300 at the goal, especially in regard to priva­ CALGARY — It's a long way the University of Alberta. The talk was tization of the economy. However, he from a prison camp in the Urals to a titled ''Building an Independent U- pointed out that these reforms are stately new home in Ottawa for kraine: Current Policies and Future taking place in conditions of a deep Ukraine's ambassador to Canada, Tasks." economic crisis that are partially due to Levko Lukianenko. the inherited old Soviet economy as well The Shevchenko Lecture is spon­ The 64-year-old ambassador, who as the policies of the former Ukrainian sored by the Ukrainian Professional spent 25 years in prison under the government of Vitold Fokin, which and Business Club of Edmonton and former Communist regime, visited tried to maintain the old command- organized by the Canadian Institute of Calgary on March 3, as part of his administrative, bureaucratically run Ukrainian Studies at the University of first trip to the province of Alberta. economy. The new government still Alberta. Before Ukraine's ambassador "I've been in Quebec and Ontario faces great difficulties in overcoming began his talk, he was introduced and and Winnipeg," he told The Ukrai­ the resistance and inertia of the old greeted by Khrystyna Jendyk, presi­ nian Weekly. "And now it's time to state and party functionaries, who have dent of the Ukrainian Professional and come visit Alberta." much to lose if privatization is enacted. Business Club, Dr. Paul Davenport, In Alberta's capital, Edmonton, he president of the University of Alberta, Despite the internal problems, as well Ambassador Levko Lukianenko met with Premier Ralph Klein, with and Dr. Zenon Kohut, acting director as economic and political pressure from businesspeople involved in projects of CIUS. Russia, Mr. Lukianenko said he felt ton, then this was also possible, he remarked. The ambassador also rein­ in Ukraine and with members of the Ambassador Lukianenko opened his optimistic about Ukraine's future and Ukrainian community. In Calgary, lecture by recounting how his views on its ability to maintain its independence. forced Premier Klein's remarks about Ukraine's interest in oil, food process­ some 400 Ukrainians greeted Am­ the necessity of Ukraine's independence He did express disappointment that bassador Lukianenko at St. Vladi­ were first formed during his days as a Western countries, in particular Ca­ ing, and telecommunications, where Alberta companies had expertise. mir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural soldier in the Soviet army, when he nada, were so slow to take advantage of Center. came to the conclusion that it was the economic opportunities presented All three days of Ambassador Lukia­ nenko's visit to Edmonton were packed Mr. Lukianenko's main interest in impossible to rationally and effectively by the emergence of an independence Alberta was to broaden Ukraine's organize the economy of such a large Ukraine. with activities and meetings. Whereas Monday was devoted to government economic ties with Canada. He and diverse territory as that of the Ambassador Lukianenko's speech spoke with businesspeople involved former Soviet Union. Real, existing was the culmination point of a three- meetings and the Shevchenko Lecture, on the two previous days, Mr. Lukia­ in Alberta's two main industries — conditions led him, logically, to con­ day visit to Edmonton. Earlier that day, oil and gas, and agriculture. He also clude that it made much more sense to Mr. Lukianenko met with Alberta nenko met with members of Edmon­ ton's Ukrainian community. met with representatives of UMA organize Ukraine's economy separately. Premier Ralph Klein, provincial gov­ Engineering Ltd., who are intro­ This, he pointed out, is the same ernment ministers and businessmen, to The ambassador was greeted by members of the Ukrainian community ducing the widely-accepted Torrens conclusion reached by Ukraine's elites, discuss questions of trade and business system of land registry into Ukraine. and was one of the forces behind opportunities in Ukraine. on his arrival at Edmonton's Interna­ tional Airport on Saturday morning, Ambassador Lukianenko explain­ Ukraine's drive for independence. Following these meetings, the gov­ ed that Ukraine imports 90 percent of Today, Ambassador Lukianenko ernment of Alberta held an official February 27. That afternoon, he visited the Department of Pediatrics at the its oil and gas supplies from Russia. said, Ukraine has taken major steps reception for Ukraine's ambassador at Speaking in English, which he learn­ towards solving two fundamental politi­ the Hotel McDonald. In his welcoming University of Alberta's Walter Macken­ zie Health Science Centre. Here, Dr. ed by reading the English dictionary cal tasks: the building of an independ­ speech. Premier Klein acknowledged and English newspapers while in ent Ukrainian state, and the democrati­ three areas in which Alberta govern­ Ehor Gauk, head of the Pediatrics Department, and of the Canadian prison, Mr. Lukianenko explained zation of society. Mr. Lukianenko ment and industry could cooperate with that Ukraine needs to lessen its pointed out that Ukraine's democratic Ukraine: in developing Ukraine's food government-sponsored Chornobyl Children's Project, outlined what the dependence on Russian oil and gas. forces live with the memory of the processing industry; in oil exploration "We need to diversify the supply of tragedy of the 1917-1920 period, when and extraction; and in telecommunica­ Edmonton-based medical aid project had accomplished to date. oil products from the other coun­ the political parties in Ukraine fought tions. tries," he said. one another for power and thereby At the reception, both Premier Klein On Saturday evening, Ambassador Lukianenko visited St. Michael's Ex­ Ukraine has large reserves of oil weakened Ukraine, which fell easy prey and Edmonton Mayor Jan Reimer near the Black Sea, but they are deep to foreign powers. In order to avoid the urged Mr. Lukianenko to ask the tended Care Centre, whose director, Bohdan Shulakewych, and wife, Lydia — about 5,000 meters — and by recurence of such a tragedy, Ukraine's Ukrainian government to open a consu­ Western standards, expensive to democrats are willing to share power late in Edmonton. The ambassador Shulakewych, past president of Al­ berta's Ukrainian Canadian Congress, retrieve. However, there is interest on with many of yesterday's Communist responded that Ukraine planned to the part of Alberta's oil and gas functionaries, who previously partici­ open a consulate in Toronto in late did much to organize last year's airlift of medicines and hospital supplies to companies, which are looking for pated in the suppression of Ukraine's March or early April and that Montreal new areas to explore. rights. Despite some negative conse­ had been seen as the next likely site. Ukraine on the transport airplane Mria. On Sunday, after attending liturgies Mr. Lukianenko said he is also quences of this compromise, some of Mr. Lukianenko noted, however, anxious to import food-processing these figures, such as President Leonid that the decision to locate Ukraine's at both Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals, a luncheon with technology. He noted the dire need to Kravchuk, were now sincerely working second consulate in Montreal was not improve Ukraine's marketing and for Ukraine's interests. Ambassador final. If the Ukrainian government community leaders and a reception with members of the Ukrainian community, food-processing system. "In Ukraine, Lukianenko noted. could be convinced that it was im­ approximately 50 percent of the Ukraine's most pressing task at this portant to open a consulate in Edmon- sponsored by Alberta's Ukrainian Canadian Congress, were held at the cucumbers and cabbages and toma­ Chateau Louis Hotel. Dmytro Jacuta, toes are rotten, because there is no Petro Dackiw and Jaroslav Skrypnyk storage; nearly 38 percent of the Artists' works decorate embassy — all from the Alberta UCC — greeted potatoes also are spoiled." WASHINGTON — More than 100 taken by her of some of Ukraine's rich the ambassador at these events. Ambas­ As for meat production. Ambas­ creations by Ukrainian artists, sculp­ architectural and church treasures. sador Lukianenko made two brief sador Lukianenko said the distribu­ tors and embroiderers were on display speeches here. tion system is "simplistic.""We have At •he embassy, other artists included the producers in villages, and we have March 10 at the opening of the first in this collection are follows: S. Bazilev, Before he departed for Calgary on painting exhibition held at the new U- Tuesday morning, Ambassador Lukia­ the buyers in the towns," he explain­ N. Yurchenko-Borisova. V. Duzhinsky, ed, "but between the producers and krainian Embassy complex in Washing­ R. Harasuta, K. Kornichuk, A. Kostet- nenko stopped for a brief visit to the ton in commemoration of the anniver­ CIUS, where he met with the staff and the buyers, there does not exist sky, L. Lazareva, L. Medvid, I Mitsyk, industrial processing." sary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko. O. Nedoshytko, V. Patyk, A. Petropav- toured the facilities. Here, he was briefly The works of young and well-known acquainted with the work of the insti­ Mr. Lukianenko also spoke of his lovsky, I Shymchuk, V. Simernov, M. former struggles for the freedom of artists from many of Ukraine's regions Stratilat, M. Zhukov and S. Zoruk. tute, especially its publications pro­ are on display representing various gram. Ukraine. In the late 1950s and early trends and genres. Prominently featur­ Also on display were samples of U- The trip to Edmonton marks the first '60s, he was practicing law in Lviv ed are graphics carrying Shevchenko- krainian embroidery by Natalia lur- visit for Ukraine's ambassador to this and was one of the co-founders of a inspired motifs. chanikov. city. Much of the organizational work clandestine organization known as Also on display are artistic creations Ambassador Oleh Bilorus spoke ?i for this was prepared by Dr. Bohdan the Ukrainian Workers' and Pea­ from the gallery of Alia Rogers, well- the exhibit opening, and emphasized Klid of CIUS,and Yuri Andryjowyczof sants' Union. For his activities, he known supporter of Ukrainian pain- that the exhibit is the first in a series of the UCC. was sentenced to death in 1961. That ting,and from the private collections of cultural programs that will occur It was learned just prior to his arrival sentence was commuted to 15 years' other Ukrainian Americans. regularly at the embassy complex. U- here that Ambassador Lukianenko will imprisonment. Works from Ms. Roger's gallery have krainian craftsmanship and artistry will again be visiting Edmonton in early Upon his release in 1976, he be­ been featured at the Embassy since the now become an integral part of the June to receive an honorary doctorate came one of the founders of the building's grand opening on February cultural scene of the U.S. capital, said in law from the University of Alberta at Ukrainian Helsinki Group, dedi- 24, ,1993, among them pnuiogicipiib Ambassador Bilorus. this spring's convocation. (Continued on page 16) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. MARCH 21, 1993 No. 12 FOR THE RECORD: Activists Ukrainian WeeHy react to Vatican policies Caution: high stakes Tbe following is an open letter to the only one main trait and that is his apostolic pro-nuncio of Canada, Arch­ opposition to the status of the Ukrainian As the pace of preparations for the first Clinton-Yeltsin summit intensifies, bishop Carlo Curis, sent in late January Catholic Church as a Particular the White House is seeking to build support — both among the public and (and only recently released to The Church. This puts the apostolic admi­ members of Congress — for American assistance to Russia. Many a Weekly) by members of the executive of nistrator in total opposition to the vast commentator and analyst has posed two principal questions on such aid: the Ukrainian Patriarchal Society in the majority of the clergy and faithful in the What form should it take? How closely should it be tied to President Boris U.S.A., a lay Ukrainian Catholic orga­ eparchy to which he was named. This Yeltsin? Behind those questions lies the basic unquestioned assumption that nization. A copy was also sent to Cardi­ appointment reminds many faithful of aid must be given for, as President Bill Clinton said in late February, "the nal Myroslav Lubachivsky in Lviv. the case of Bishop Augustine Hornyak, world will suffer" if Russia's economic reforms collapse. during those tenure as exarch of Great What is missing from this equation, certainly, is the matter of the other Your Excellency: , Britain an entire generation of Ukrainian successor states to the USSR. What of their economic reforms and stability? We wish to express to you, and Catholics was lost. The Rev. Roman How does focusing all attention on assisting Russia affect their fates? And, through you to the Holy See, how Danylak defended Bishop Hornyak's perhaps most importantly, what is Russia's attitude toward its neighbors? deeply disturbed we are over a number defiance of his brother bishop's advice Recently (February 14) we cautioned the new administration to be wary of of Vatican decisions that run counter to and of his ecclesial superior, the late a Russo-centric policy and to take an objective look at Russia's treatment of the interests and integrity of the U- Patriarch Josyf Slypyj, which resulted in Ukraine and other new independent states. Since that time there have been krainian Catholic Church, among them gross spiritual neglect. When the Holy several more ominous developments. the recent nomination of the Rev. See finally removed Bishop Hornyak • Russia continues to see itself as, not an equal among equals on the Roman Danylak as apostolic adminis­ as exarch, the Rev. Danylak regretted territory once dominated by the USSR, but as the leading actor in that part of trator of the Toronto Eparchy. this decision. the world, witness President Yeltsin's February 28 statement that Russia To better understand our concern, The Vatican's appointment of an should be granted special powers to guarantee peace and stability in allow us to place this nomination in apostolic administrator where normal neighboring lands. Threie days later, Russia submitted a document to the context. church structures exist introduces new United Nations, formally requesting the role of regional peacekeeper. After half a century of existence in tensions amidst faithful and clergy that "Ukraine has never recognized and will never recognize that Ukrainian the catacombs, the Ukrainian (Greek) are damaging to religious growth. territory is a sphere of Russian special interest," responded Mykola Catholic Church re-emerged and re­ Such disrespect towards an Eastern Mykhailchenko, political adviser to President Leonid Kravchuk. He accused established itself thanks to the fervent Church inadvertantly diminishes the Russia of striving for dominance on former USSR territory. faith and fidelity to the Holy See of its Holy See, especially after Vatican II. • In early March, the Russian military went public with claims that believers, clergy and hierarchy. Un­ The perception that the Vatican uses Ukraine's nuclear missiles were leaking dangerous amounts of radiation fortunately, the revived activities of the episcopal nominations to undermine because the Ukrainian government was refusing to give Russian technicians Ukrainian Catholic Church ran into Eastern Churches from within becomes access to the weapons for maintenance. impediments from a most unexpected increasingly more evident and creates Ukraine again was put on the defensive. It responded that such fears are quarter, the Vatican Curia itself. Curial the need for conscientious objection. unfounded, denying reports of leakages and inaccessibility. Deputy Foreign poUcies are viewed by the faithful of the There is a new situation in Ukraine, a Minister Borys Tarasiuk countered that Russia was attempting "to re­ Ukrainian Catholic Church with spiritual vacuum where many of the U- establish its hegemony in the region." growing distress and demoralization. krainian Orthodox in various jurisdic­ One can mention the attempt to limit tions look up to the Ukrainian (Greek) • This week, a Financial Times story revealed how Russia is now trying to the activity of the Ukrainian Catholic Catholic Church. Union with Rome isolate Ukraine. Citing Kyyiv officials and Western diplomats, Chrystia Church to western Ukraine, at a time could be viewed by them as an example Freeland reported that senior Russian officials have cautioned East when hundreds of thousands of its of participation in universality. It European countries not to form closer political and military ties with adherents live throughout other U- should be an important consideration Ukraine. Sergei Stankevich, a Yeltsin adviser, said Russia is opposed to krainian territories, and when millions for the Vatican to change its policy of growing ties between Ukraine and Poland, while Russia's ambassador to of unchurched and spiritually thirsty hostility and disruption towards our Ukraine, Leonid Smoliakov, has privately described Ukrainian independence^ people require spiritual nourishment Church in Ukraine and the diaspora, in as a "transitional" phenomenon. One Western diplomat is quoted as saying that our Church could, but is not allow­ order to promote rapprochement that Russian officials were warning East European countries "not to bother ed to give. between the communities of Ukrainian building large embassies in Kyyiv because within 18 months they will be One can mention the severance of the (Greek) Catholic and Orthodox belie­ downgraded to consular sections." Eparchy of Peremyshl from the mother vers in a true spirit of ecumenism. All of the foregoing points very clearly to the fact that Russia covets its lost church in Lviv and its subordination to In the light of Vatican IL, the faithful status as a superpower and "elder brother."The biggest cause for Russia's loss the Latin rite primate of Poland, on the are entitled to full participation in the of stature, of course, has been Ukraine's independence. And that is why grounds that its territory lies in another life of the Church. We as members of Russia now aims to undermine Ukraine's independent statehood and to skew state. However, this same principle of the Mystical Body find perplexing and the world's perception of Ukraine via disinformation. territoriality is not applied to the distressing the continued impediments Therefore, as the April 3-4 summit in Vancouver approaches, it behooves Eparchy of Mukachiv, which is of the placed on the Ukrainian Catholic the Clinton administration to take a good long look at the whole picture. same rite and lies within the same state Church. We respectfully express our U.S. policy toward what many still call "the former USSR" (as if it were one as Lviv, but is not permitted to come deeply felt concerns. easily definable entity) sorely needs rethinking, updating and revamping. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian Sincerely yours in one Lord, no longer enough to look at Russia and hope the rest of the region will primate. somehow, miraculously, be dealt with as well — usually as an afterthought. One can mention the total inadequacy Roma M. Hayda Furthermore, it is folly to support assistance for Russia without also of the administrative structure of the U- President making it clear that a certain standard of conduct in international affairs must krainian Catholic Church to fulfill its be adhered to in order to be accepted into the world community and expect its mission, while the Holy See appears to Wasyl Nykyforuk respect and multi-faceted support. withhold its approval of new dioceses Vice-President and episcopal selections made at the Synod of May 1992. Alexander Fryshlak One can mention also the extraordi­ Vice-President nary contrast in the Vatican's discrimi­ natory dealing with the Ukrainian Wasyl Sosiak Turning the pages back... (Greek) Catholic Church and the favori- Treasurer zation of the numerically much smaller Catholic community of the Latin rite in Ukraine. With great sadness we note In September of 1979, the bishops of the Ukrainian that several unprecedented opportu­ Lines omitted Catholic Church held a synod in Rome, convened by nities for the Church in Ukraine have Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. On the day the synod ended, been missed. in column September 21, the meteoric rise of Msgr. Myroslav Lubachivsky, spiritual director It is in this context that we find the Due to a paste-up error, two lines of a seminary with only the rank of an honorary prelate, began. appointment of the Rev. Roman of Dr. Myron B. Kuropas' column That day, he was designated as archbishop and metropolitan of the Ukrainian Danylak as apostolic administrator of were missing. Following is the fifth Catholic Church in the U.S. by Pope John Paul II. This move was initially voided the Eparchy of Toronto as yet another paragraph of his March 14 column as by Patriarch Slipyj, who protested that the particularity (autonomy) of his Church example of Curial political maneuvering it should have appeared: was being violated, and his authority as its spiritual leader was being ignored. to the detriment of the Ukrainian However, Patriarch Slipyj soon backed down, and accepted the new designate at Catholic Church. Rome has been ambivalent to­ his position, notifying the archbishop-designate that he, Patriarch Slipyj, would Although we recognize that under the wards the Ukrainian Catholic Church consecrate him personally. new canon law for Eastern Churches the since the 1596 decree proclaiming the Neither did this come to pass. The pope announced that he would conduct the Holy See has the prerogative to name an pope's reception of the Kyyivan ceremony, and the metropolitan-designate acceded, extending an invitation to apostolic administrator, it is our under­ Metropolia. The decree recognized attend to the primate of his own Church. The consecration took place that standing that this prerogative is exercis­ the ecclesiastical authority of all November, in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. ed under most extraordinary conditions. bishops, as well as all sacred rites, A scant four months later, on March 27, 1980, Pope John Paul II appointed We fail to see that such conditions are to traditions (including married lower | Metropolitan Myroslav Lubachivsky as the co-adjutor and successor to Cardinal be found in this case. Furthermore, the clergy), and ceremonies of the "sacred Josyf Slipyj as archbishop of the Lviv Eparchy and head of the Ukrainian Church, person appointed as apostolic admi­ Greek Fathers." making no mention of the latter's status as patriarch. nistrator appears to be distinquished by No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. MARCH 21, 1993

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

nuclear confrontation. Even if Ukrai­ U.S. Board on Geographic Names had and it's time for the world to know who Positive articles nian conventional forces could counter adopted the spelling "Kyyiv," wherein Ukrainians are and where Ukraine is! the attack, the Russians would be able the "y" stands for "u" and the "yi"for should be noted to avoid eviction by threatening U- "Ї." The UMA, which is Ukraine's state Ihor Diachenko Dear Editor: kraine with a limited nuclear attack. cartographic service, had endorsed that Chicago Imagine m)^ surprise when I opened The result would be a stalemate. U- rendering of the capital city's name. The my mailbox this week to find a beauti­ kraine's cause could expect little sup­ National Geographic Society was The writer is president of Koolzak ful photograph of St. Sophia's Cathe­ port from the West, because it would among the first to adopt that spelling in Grafiks International. dral in Kyyiv, gracing the cover of not want to confront a nuclear nation. its world atlas. Historic Preservation magazine. The fact that Russian troops would be Thus, The Weekly made a style I was also pleased to read the article occupying territory that possessed a decision to adopt the "Kyyiv" ver­ Anti-defamation accompanying the photograph, a large Russian population may even sion. Though it may not satisfy all lengthy discussion of the state of historic invite the West to try to impose an readers, we feel it is better than using the group is needed preservation in Ukraine as well as a Owens/Vance Bosnian solution to the Russian-based "Kiev." Another possi­ brief overview of Ukrainian history. situation. bility, we admit, is to render the name Dear Editor: The article was factual, objective and In discussing Ukraine's national as Kyiv, much like the archaic spelling I want to address two subjects. First, positive, without any anti-Ukrainian security in the context of potential of the word naїve. But, we leave that my support goes to Larissa Fontana, editorializing. Russian threats, one important point decision to experts in the field. Marta Pereyma and Christina Milburn 1 am going to write to the editors of should be remembered: Russians under­ As reported in The Weekly on for their call for a public relations firm Historic Preservation magazine, con­ stand aggression has its price. It is up to February 21, the Ukrainian Mapping to be established solely to promote, gratulating them on a wonderful, infor­ Ukraine to make that price as high as Agency, in conjunction with the Ukrai­ consistently and professionally Ukrai­ mative article. possible. Nuclear weapons provide this nian Language Institute of the Aca­ nian culture and history. 1 think the Ukrainian community means. No one can fight and win a demy of Sciences of Ukraine, the O. O. Such a firm should not be distracted should recognize that not all the press nuclear war. This fact has prevented Potebnia Language Studies Institute by any other order of business. This is us is negative, and when positive articles aggression between "nuclear states" and the Foreign Philology Faculty of something Eugene Iwanciw, and his appear, their authors or publications regardless of their perceived nuclear Shevchenko State University, will host supporters, do not understand. We should be acknowledged. Constant capabilities or vulnerabilities. However, an international conference on the topic cannot leave this to individual reac­ media vigilance should work both ways. the history of relations between nuclear "The Reproduction of Ukrainian tions, which may or may not come. The states like Russia and non-nuclear Names (Individual Names and Topo­ "Action Item" is a good idea, but it Ulana D. Zakalak states like Afghanistan or Hungary is nyms) in Foreign Languages." So, stay takes too long to respond from the time Oceanport, N.J. much different. Today Ukraine resides tuned. the offensive action occurs to when on the nuclear side. Tomorrow will it everyone can get around to confront it. rejoin the histories of Hungary or Individual reactions are very important Nuclear weapons Afghanistan? The record of the past five A response from and needed as well. Of course, any nuclear nations has shown that since dealings with the Ukrainian govern­ are guarantee they acquired nuclear weapons none have an advertiser ment should be the duty of the Ukrai­ Dear Editor: been invaded by a foreign aggressor. nian Embassy and their public relations In his analysis "Strategic nuclear China is especially worth noting. Like Dear Editor: firms. weapons and Ukrainian national secu­ Ukraine, in this century it was invaded I am writing in response to a letter After reading the Time Magazine rity" (February 7), Markian Bilynsky and pillaged by many nations; today it is you printed in the January 31 article of February 22, in which a photo argues that strategic weapons would be free from this threat. issue of The Ukrainian Weekly. You was featured with a slanderous refer­ ineffective in Ukraine. He indicates that Nuclear weapons are Ukraine's only may recall the subheading of "Adver­ ence to Ukrainians, I believe we also their immense destructive power can­ guarantee of independence until it tisement was offensive." need an anti-defamation organization. not be made to serve any rational war rebuilds itself into a formidable I, like many of my colleagues, custo­ My second reference is to the Ukrai­ fighting purpose. If this is true, then the economic power. Today Ukraine can­ mers and retailing associates, found this nian government's refusal to permit same can be said about Russian missiles. not stand up on its own economic feet. letter to be a sad example of Ukraine's former Ukrainian residents, worldwide, Yet Mr. Bilynsky argues that Ukraine In this reality it must rely on nuclear destructive past. It is quite unfortunate to file claims for the return of their should dismantle its missiles, while weapons to protect its vulnerability. that fanatical cynicism erodes our confiscated properties, be they struc­ rationalizing that it is unlikely Russia *** Ukrainian culture to this day. tures, land, bank accounts, factories, would do the same, because U.S. and Many younger-generation Ukrai­ etc. Many of us had to give up our Since Ukrainian publications have nians, like me, try so hard to promote properties at gunpoint, with wagons China (both past and potential future adopted the Ukrainian-based phonetic enemies) wish to retain their strategic Ukrainian individualism, culture and waiting to take us to a certain death. Are spelling of Kiev I have seen two different history. Sometimes it is promoted in a we going to be victimized twice — once forces. If this reasoning is acceptable for versions of it. Your publication spells it Russia, then it should also apply to conservative fashion, and other times in by the Soviet regime and now by the Kyyiv. I have also seen it spelled Kyiv. I a more commercial manner. In a world new 'democratic' government? Ukraine in regard to a potential future am interested to know if one standard enemy. where being unique grabs attention, it is We should have the right to reclaim spelling will eventually emerge. My important to create a design that would our properties, not to have to purchase Mr. Bilynsky's contention that the reason for asking is the fact that non- weapons cannot serve a rational war spark interest. I did just that. Ob­ them back, or to see them auctioned off Ukrainian publications still use Kiev. viously, I expected to be ridiculed by purpose ignores the role they could play to others. All civilized nations have The job of convincing them to change ultra-conservative Ukrainians, who provisions for this problem. The three in Ukraine. It would not be to defend a will be made more difficult by the would sooner see Ukraine slip back into territorial unit from aggression but to confusion created from more than one Baltic republics are in the process of the dark ages rather than show the returning property to those from whom inhibit belligerence from ever occurring version. world Ukrainian spirit. in the first place. This would be achieved they were confiscated. Why not U- This letter writer should be ashamed kraine? Does Ukraine's government through the knowledge that any hostile Bohdan Skrobach of himself to make a blasphemous acts could lead to a potential nuclear want to wait until people organize and Toronto comment that compared Shevchenko then mount a class and individual confrontation. Nuclear war is madness. EDITOR'S NOTE: The Ukrainian with Jesus Christ. Shevchenko is a All nations recognize this. Those who action suit against the government to Weekly continued to use the spelling symbol of patriotism, not religion. reclaim the properties? Such action will seek to achieve territorial goals through ''Kiev" through the end of 1992 because non-nuclear means understand that this I wish Mr. Prytulak would stop cost the government billions of dollars. there was no official word from Ukraine Legal precedents have already been set. capability is negated when in the pursuit on how the name of its capital city scrutinizing my advertisement and learn of these goals one has to confront a should be spelled in English. This the facts. One fact he should know is nuclear nation. Russia may wish to that proceeds from the sale of these Alexandra Anders despite the fact that the law on lan­ Las Vegas reclaim Ukraine but she does not want guages passed in 1989 had stipulated apparel items go to support various millions of Russians to perish in doing parochial and commercial Ukrainian that the spellings of toponyms (place organizations, advertisements, Ukrai­ so. names) should be based on the Ukrai­ Mr. Bilynsky describes strategic nian women's leagues, Plast, SUM, and The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes nian language orthography (e.g. Khar- other Ukrainian-sponsored events. letters to the editor. Letters should be weapons as an absolute weapon that is kiv, not Kharkov; Lviv, not Lvov). absolutely unusable. This assertion Since the ad and letter were publish­ typed (doubled-spaced) and signed; however, does not apply when dis­ In most cases the transliteration was ed, we tripled our sales of that particular they must be originals, not photocopies. cussing a confrontation between nuclear simple. However, in the case of garment. Ukrainians and non-Ukrai­ The daytime phone number and and non-nuclear nations. If Ukraine "Київ" the solution was not that nians alike, from Canada, United address of the letter-writer must be had to face a Russian invasion without simple, given that the sounds of "u" States, Europe and Australia, have been given for vertification purposes. nuclear weapons, it would be at a serious followed by "Г had to be conveyed. ordering this item. disadvantage. The mostly like reason Some suggested "Kyiv, " (but this could I do not want to judge people as for such Russian actions would come be read as "Київ" or "Кїв"). In quickly as Mr. Prytulak did. I would be Embassy's new address from the Russian minorities who live in fact, some Ukrainian newspapers pub­ more than happy to show him what eastern Ukraine. If they sought seces­ lished in the United States and Canada other means we use to promote the began using the "Kyiv" spelling. Ur Ukrainian spirit. I would like to send As of March 22, the consular sion they could ask Russia to send in division of the Embassy of Ukraine troops to aid their cause. These forces kraine's officials did not indicate a him a free copy of our catalogue if he preference, however. calls or writes to: Koolzak Grafiks will be open at the following address: would not be inhibited from crossing Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St. NW^ the border of a nuclear-free Ukraine. Then the Ukrainian Mapping International, P.O. Box 597545, Chi­ Agency's New York-based public affairs cago, IL 60659-7545; (312) 342-1907. Washington, T>C 20007; (202) 333- They would be safe in the knowledge 0606. their action could not escalate into a office informed The Weekly that the These are the 90s. Our country is free. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. MARCH 21. 1993 No. 12

place the mitre atop Metropolitan Redemptorist... Bzdel's head, nephew Gerard Bzdel, a (Continued from page 1) religious brother with the Ontario Hermaniuk bids farewell congregation. Madonna House, spent battled successor. Bishop-elect Roman part of the ceremony wiping away tears. by Christopher Guly Archbishop Hermaniuk shone as a Danylak, was in Rome with Archbishop "We're filled with a lot of hope scholar. Whether in the classrom or Carlo Curis, the apostolic pro-nuncio to today," he whispered during the liturgy. WINNIPEG — Watching him in the pulpit, his mind boasted Canada, seeking to resolve the dispute "And of course we're very proud." move out of first posidon after 37 brilliance. over his own March 25 consecration. Forty other Bzdel family members years was bittersweet. Perhaps the greatest moment in his Also in attendance were Metropo­ joined him in the packed cathedral. There's little doubt that — al­ career will remain his contribution to litan Vasylij Fedak of the Ukrainian There were also moments of no­ though his successor was his own the sessions of Vatican II. There he Orthdox Church of Canada and Angli­ stalgia between the two new bishops. favorite and that at 81, with 41 years wowed the 2,500 bishops assembled can Bishop Walter Jones of the Winni­ Both Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorists, as a bishop, Archbishop-Metropo­ from around the world with his peg diocese of Ruperstland. Archbishop Bzdel taught Bishop Sta­ litan Maxim Hermaniuk of Win­ revolutionary concepts of democra­ The Rev. Ihor Wasniak, provincial siuk at St. Vladimir's College in Roblin. nipeg was probably growing phy­ cy for the Church. Long before the superior, of the Redemptorist province Until his recent appointments, the sically exhausted — March 9, could Roman Catholic Church paid any of Lviv, was among the clergy. Cardinal new metropolitan had also served as have been the toughest day in his life. attention to the importance of its Myroslav Lubachivsky and Ukrainian provincial superior of his congrega­ After serving for 36, years as Cana­ grass-roots foundations, the Ukrai­ Ambassador Levko Lukianenko were tion in Canada and the United States. da's first metropolitan for Ukrai­ nian-born archbishop from Canada represented at the ceremony. As the two were vested in their new nian Catholics, the position had stood firm on insisting that the Joining Metropolitan Hermaniuk as episcopal garments, there were mo­ become a way of life for the hie- Roman Curia loosen its authorita­ consecrators were Philadelphia's Arch­ ments when Bishop Stasiuk especially rach. tive grip. bishop Stephen Sylyk, the metropo­ seemed overcome with emotion. For He was a relatively obscure Re­ Metropolitan Hermaniuk's vision litan for Ukrainian Catholics in the instance, when Metropolitan Herma­ demptorist priest in 1951 when he for the Church included a permanent United States, and Winnipeg's former niuk handed him his bishop's ring, he was plucked from his community to synodal arrangement where all auxiliary Bishop Myron Daciuk, who automatically reached to kiss it before become an auxiliary bishop to Ar­ bishops would comprise a legislative now heads the Edmonton Eparchy. placing it awkwardly onto his right chbishop Basil Ladyka. Five years body within the Church. Although he From start to finish, the ceremony hand. later. Bishop Hermaniuk succeeded spent the past three decades pressing was steeped in tradition. Beyond the Even retiring Archbishop Herma­ him and was promoted to metropo­ for such a change, it re mains unful­ homilies, the only section of the liturgy niuk, who had served as the first litan. filled. sung in English was the eucharistic Canadian metropolitan for the past 37 For many priests, such a pro­ However, to his credit, the me­ consecration — for the benefit of the years, revealed rare public sentimenta­ motion would have been a lifetime tropolitan did convince the final Latin-rite clergy in attendance. lity. In his final homily as Winnipeg's goal. For Bishop Hermaniuk, who session at Vatican II in 1965 to Prior to the commencerrient of the archeparch, his voice broke as he had served as vice-provincial of his reverse the historic 1054 excom­ liturgy, both bishops-elect stood before invoked the intercession of the Virgin congregation in Canada and the munication of the patriarch of Con­ their consecrators on a special eccle­ Mary. "I pray that she helps (Metro­ United States, it was the fulfilment of stantinople during the Great siastical eagle-rug, and recited three politan Bzdel) and helps you." his vow of obedience. Schism. His logical and historical professions of faith. Just prior to the During the liturgy. Metropolitan evidence of that decision's illegality reading of the epistle, the two men were Few would doubt that the me­ Hermaniuk also made a point of greet­ fell on accepting ears and it was led around the altar, where they kissed tropolitan's first choice would have ing and exchanging a few words with been different: his love was and rescinded. each of the four corners. each of the bishops in attendance. With the book of the Gospels placed continues to be academia, and he But even then, Metropolitan Her­ pursued it with vigor. maniuk's star as an archbishop individually atop their heads, Me- New beginnings tropoHtan Hermaniuk consecrated each He completed studies in philo­ shone brighter in the solemnity of St. sophy and theology in Belgium; Peter's Basilica than it did in a parish of them. "By election of the Holy Roman But for both new bishops, who spent See, the divine grace which always heals earned a licentiate in Oriental lan­ hall in rural Manitoba. almost all of their lives on the Ca­ guages and history, and a doctorate that which is infirm and supplies that Although he recently admitted to nadian Prairies, the day began new in theology; and was a professor of which is wanting, appoints you... to be feeling that he missed hands-on realities for each. moral philosophy, sociology, He­ bishop of the God-saved city of.,.." pastoral work, he spent only three "They're both very humble and nice brew, moral theology and sacred Throughout the service, the 75-voice out of 54 years serving in a parish. men," said Lesia Sianchuk, one of the scripture. The metropolitan's ex­ combined choir of St. Joseph's Ukrai­ With such little experience and the event's organizers. pertise was in the latter, where he nian Catholic Church in Winnipeg At the conclusion of the liturgy, old-country tradifions of a bishop's (where Archbishop Bzdel served) and meticulously examined the parables Msgr. Dante Pasquinelli, representing decorum fixed in his mind, Me­ St. Vladimir's College in Roblin, Ma­ of the Gospel and creatively found the apostolic pro-nuncio, formally tropolitan Hermaniuk always nitoba (where Bishop Stasiuk had been contemporary social relevance installed Metropolitan Bzdel as the director), proclaimed "Axios" (Greek through their use of metaphors. (Continued on page 17) second archeparch of Winnipeg. for "He is worthy") for the two new He said, "By the authority and the bishops. command of the Holy Apostolic See of Rome, I install you. Archbishop Mi­ Stasiuk AustroHo-bound Emotional ceremony chael... and I pass over to you legiti­ by Christopher Guly mate authority in spiritual and tem­ Bishop Stasiuk, the former direc­ But the afternoon was more than just poral matters. I entrust you with the WINNIPEG ~ When former tor of the all-male St. Vladimir's pomp and cremony. The 42-year-old care of Christ's flock which you are to hockey coach Bishop Peter Stasiuk College in Roblin, Manitoba, is still cathedral was filled with emotion. prepares to leave Canada for his new reeling from the speed between his Watching Metropolitan Hermaniuk (Continued on page 12) assignment across the world, he'd do appointment and his episcopal or­ well to trade in his ice skates for a dination on March 9 in Winnipeg. In sturdy pair of desert walking shoes. fact, the first Manitoba-born U- The 49-year-old Manitoba-born krainian CathoUc bishop continued Redemptorist priest was named to iron out details of his emigration bishop of the Ss. Peter and Paul to Australia the day before his eparchy in Melbourne on January consecration. 12. He succeeds the first-appointed Bishop Stasiuk is also somewhat bishop, the Most Rev. Ivan Prasko, nonplussed about the attention his who was installed in 1958 as head of 12-year minor hockey coaching ca­ the first Ukrainian Catholic exar­ reer has garnered in the Canadian chate in Australia. It was up­ Catholic press. "They have pictured graded to an eparchy, or full me as some kind of cowboy." diocese, in 1982. But the Rev. Guy says that al­ though he only met his new bishop The 78-year-old Ukrainian-born days before the ceremony in Win­ bishop, who suffers from a heart nipeg, he's confident that Ukrainian condition, immediately resigned Catholics in Australia will welcome upon his successor's appointment. their new Canadian import. Bishop Stasiuk's territory is vast, "I think he's going to be wonder­ extending to New Zealand and the ful," he explains. "Judging by what I South Pacific. However, this extra have seen and heard about his deal­ territory only includes about 50 ings with people, especially young families — all in New Zealand. people, I'm sure he will fit right in." And ahhough the world's south­ However, the Rev. Zenon Chor- ernmost Ukrainian Catholic diocese kawyj, who has served as administ­ includes a total of only 25,000 peopie, rator of the eparchy since Bishop the eparchial chancellor, the Rev. Prasko's resignation, noted many Peter Guy, says the area is vast. "In people were shocked that a bishop Australia alone, he will have to cross was chosen from Canada. "I guess we SAndrew Sikorsky seven states, with some pretty iso­ Metropolitan Maxim Мегшашик hands the episcopal mitre to his successor. lated places in between." (Continued on page 14) Metropolitan Michael BzdeL No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993

A DISCUSSION The Ukrainian Museum and Ukrainian culture after independence by Ika Koznarska Casanova A specialist on Modernism and contemporary art. Because of its important position as an institution Prof Mudrak Ciszkewycz's particular field of expertise reinforcing the cultural diversity present within the PART II is the artistic Avanl-Garde. Among her publications is United States, The Ukrainian Museum should do the work "The New Generation and Artistic Mo­ everything in its power not to "ghettoize" its activities Ivanna Rozankowskyj: former president, Ukrai­ dernism in the Ukraine"(Ann Arbor: UMI Research by catering solely to a Ukrainian public. To only nian National Women's League of America; since Press, 1986), regard a Ukrainian constituency would be a terrible 1976, member, board of directors. The Ukrainian A frequent contributor to scholarly publications mistake, for by doing so, the museum would exclude Museum, and exhibition catalogues, participant in international itself from being on a par with other museums that conferences as well as guest lecturer. Prof Mudrak concentrate on specialized fields. Public opinion and The Ukrainian Museum was founded in New York Ciszkewycz is also organizer of exhibitions and the opinion of the larger museum community of New City by the Ukrainian National Women's League of museum programs and has served as member on York and the United States as a whole must be dealt America (UNWLA) to preserve the Ukrainian folk art advisory boards and juries. with seriously, and the objectives and performance of collection, which UNWLA members had amassed the museum must be adjusted to respond to the during the span of 40 years. Her research in progress includes: "Ethnic Mo­ changes in the museum field. Only through its Upon removal of the collection from the Ukrainian dernism and Ukrainian Artists in Poland in Early insistence on quality can The Ukrainian Museum Institute of America in 1973, the collection was Twentieth Century;" "Mykhailo Boichuk, Guillaume maintain its respect and reputation for high standards transferred for storage at the UNWLA quarters in Appolinaire, and the Neo-Byzantine School in within the museum world as a whole. To advertise the Philadelphia. Modern Art;" and, "The Figurative Sculpture of richness of Ukrainian art and culture, its primary In 1974 the UNWLA purchased, jointly with the Oleksander Archipenko," target audience, therefore, should be of an in­ Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, the ternational make-up. building at 203 Second Ave., in Manhattan, two floors • To what extent do Ukrainian independence and But just as it functions with this primary audience in of which were designated for the museum. The the newly created space for cultural freedom in mind, its didactic role for Ukrainians at large should renovation of the premises and acquisition of Ukraine present The Ukrainian Museum with new not in any way be diminished. While on one level the necessary furnishings was funded by the UNWLA challenges and opportunities as well as with the need museum proudly showcases the unique qualities of membership at large. The museum opened on October to redefine its role? Ukrainian art, it simultaneously, as if by default, 3, 1976, and was granted a charter on December 17, fulfills yet another very important role: it also serves to 1976. Inasmuch as The Ukrainian Museum has steadily educate Ukrainians about the richness of their own The ethnographic collection constituted the core of made its good reputation and high-quality profes­ heritage. By keeping in mind these two consti­ the museum's holdings. As the museum's holdings sional position known within the registries of tuencies. The Ukrainian Museum quite naturally also grew, due in large measure to the generosity and museums in the United States, one expects that it serves Ukrainians all over the world, and especially in donations of fellow Ukrainians, new departments should be able to continue that progress and grow with the motherland. were established, namely,, a fine arts collection and a its established good name in a new, larger and more Even though it is clear that The Ukrainian Museum photography archive. accommodating . facility. Today the museum is has nowhere near the budget of other similar To date, the museum has held 19 ethnographic regarded as a point of interest for many visitors to, and institutions, it can still be regarded as a prestigious exhibitions, and 22 exhibitions in various fields inhabitants of, New York City (who are not even of organization, in competition with others, based solely ranging from the fine arts, architecture and sculpture, Ukrainian background), who find its varied exhibits, on its perpetuation of quality and high standards. To to the historical documentation of the Ukrainian its impressive displays, and its intimate viewing my mind, it is important to maintain this competitive emigre community in the Unted States. The museum quarters inspirational. From its inception The edge, and augment it by engaging in a vigorous loan has also sponsored over 40 travelling exhibitions, of Ukrainian Museum has demonstrated high standards program with museums in Ukraine. Having larger, which six were devoted to Ukrainian folk art, of achievement in terms of installation, scholarly more spacious accommodations can only enhance the throughout the United States and Canada. catalogues and general public appeal. Thus, it is my museum's quest for quality along these lines. Taking advantage of the opportunities offered by firm conviction that, at least for the time being, it glasnost and perestroika in the USSR, the museum should not stray from its initial resolve and proven proceeded to establish contact with Ukraine. In 1988, path of success to showcase the very best of Ukrainian • Should The Ukrainian Museum expand its vistas the museum's exhibition catalogues were sent out to art, whether it be in the realm of folk art or the fine to promote and incorporate manifestations of various museums and libraries in Ukraine. For many arts, to include not only painting, but sculpture and contemporary cultural creativity? of the institutions, the very existence of The Ukrainian architecture as well. Museum in New York, came as a surprise in itself. The ideal cirumstances by which the contemporary (With respect to catalogues, it became apparent to us art scene in Ukraine can be showcased requires the that in Ukraine, it was not customary to publish ^V maintain that just as we in the existence of a public or private gallery, not only to exhibition catalogues.) display, but to sell and propagate Ukrainian art. This In the course of ensuing correspondence between West still have the obligation to is an^ entirely different activity from the museum's the various institutions and the museum, apart from necessary current duties of preserving Ukraine's past expressions of gratitude and recognition for work preserve and defend every aspect culture. In fact, one of the ways that The Ukrainian well done, various museum directors came forth with of Ukrainian cultural life, it is Museum could jeopardize its respected position within information on their collections and offered sug­ the museum field today would be to neglect its major gestions for cooperative projects and exhibition equally important for Ukrainian purpose — to document the historical process of exchanges. The museum was also given coverage in the Ukraine's artistic production. If that necessitates Ukrainian press. artists, who because of their special introducing examples from contemporary art within Contacts with Ukraine continued to expand. The talent are already making headway the context of a historical exhibition, then con­ museum welcomed'visitors from Ukraine, while temporary developments should certainly be in­ members of the museum's board and administration into the international arena of art, corporated into the exhibition program where appropriate. However, to take on the more mercenary visited Ukraine. Unfortunately, the various proposals to also recognize that the acknowl­ for collaborative projects that grew out of these responsibilities of an art gallery by focusing its limited exchanges could not materialize due primarily to the edgement of their native culture resources and existing talent on the presentation of the lack of adequate space and financial resources. still rather complicated contemporary art scene in Ukraine's independence has brought to the fore the and insistence upon such identifi­ Ukraine, together with the organization of American debuts for a number of new and upcoming artists, need to resolve very serious economic, social and cation carries much historical political problems. Meanwhile, the problems of would be misguided. I do not think the museum Ukraine's cultural needs await their turn to be weight." — Myroslava Mudrak should serve as the forum or market to further the addressed. individual careers of today's artists. There should exist Generally speaking, museum conditions through­ Ciszkewycz different fora for such activities and although, out Ukraine may be characterized as rather dismal. In regrettably, we do not have enough private gallery the present situation, there is little hope that the In the recent past, some of this quality had waned owners or patrons of the arts among Ukrainians to museums in Ukraine will soon be able to function and, ironically, precisely because of the influx of support such activities, it should not fall upon the adequately in fulfilling their cultural mission. experts from Ukraine who, while being well-meaning, museum to encompass this neglected area of emigre life and take on an additional, potentially calamitous, Under such conditions, the UM could play an have also to some degree forced the museum to change function of an art dealer. important role by exhibiting artistic treasures from its face and resemble (but thankfully to a small degree) Ukraine's museums and by informing the public at the character of museums in the homeland. It would be large of the cultural achievements of the Ukrainian disappointing to see shabby, unprofessional and • How can one counteract the narrow stereotypical people. hastily put together displays with poor lighting, image of the Ukrainian ethnographic heritage? What As regards the issue of reclaiming leading Ukrainian unattractive design, inadequate room for viewing, and role could The Ukrainian Museum play in this effort? artists who are known as Russians or Poles, it would congested traffic patterns, reminiscent of the over- be most constructive to hold joint, well-researched saturated, cluttered, and, basically unexciting display Preservation should still be retained as a primary exhibits which would document properly the national of collections in most museums throughout the goal for The Ukrainian Muse im — preservation by origins or affiliations of the artists in question. republics of the former Soviet Union, including exhibition, that is. The scope of what is to be preserved Ukraine. Such presentations could be read as a might be broadened, however, from what has Myroslava Mudrak Ciszkewycz: professor, history dangerous sign of demise, which could only bring heretofore been displayed. For example, drawing on of art department, The Ohio State University, about a negative response from even a casual visitor to the rich collection of Murashko in the Kharkiv Art Columbus, Ohio. the museum. (Continued on page 10) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 No. 12

necessarily as Ukrainians — ranging from Archipenko are knov/n in the United States, then they are often The Ukrainian IVIuseum... to Malevich, Borovykovsky to Munkascy, Ivan identified as Russian. It is time, for instance, that. (Continued from page 9) Fedorov to Wariiol — within a context where their Scythian artifacts, icons, and artists such as Tatlin, Ukrainian heritage makes sense. That is to say, if Malevych and Exter be recognized as Ukrainian in Museum, or the Kostandi school, or realists such as specialized exhibitions on the periods and places origin. With Ukrainian-independence this should be Levchenko, so well represented at the Odessa Art where these artists worked were to focus on influences much easier to accompUsh. Museum, or, for that matter, Kozak paraphernalia that can suggest that Ukraine had a place in the artist's As pa rt of its mandate to promote Ukrainian culture from the museum in Zaporizhzhia, in my opinion, artistic biographv, supoorted bvcomparative material in the West, The Ukrainian Museum would be the most presents viable exhibition projects for the future in the that broadens that background against which the artist appropriate institution to facilitate and perhaps name of preservation. had worked, this makes the cultural repatriation of coordinate the organization of exhibitions from The above obviously presupposes a dedication on these artists far more convincing and acceptable. With Ukrainian museum collections in mainstream Ame­ the part of the museum to an active borrowing its mission to preseve Ukraine's cultural heritage, these rican museums and galleries. The impact of holding program with museums in the homeland. A re­ sorts of activities would, to my mind, be totally within such exhibits in American museums can be assessed on quirement of such a program would be a reasonable the purview of the museum. the basis of the recently held — "Spirit of Ukraine: 500 operating budget to cover the successful imple­ On the other hand, to safeguard contemporary Years of Painting" exhibit in Canada where Ukrai­ mentation of exhibitions based on loans. A support Ukrainian artists against absorption into foreign nians are relatively better known. staff, both clerical and curatorial, including the cultures should not be the burden of a emigre This travelhng exhibition of Ukrainian paintings inevitable charges such as insurance, shipping costs, institution such as The Ukrainian Museum. Artists from the collection of the State Museum of Ukrainian and travel must be given utmost consideration within today have an important role to play here as well. Art in Kyyiv was organized in 1991 and 1992 by The that budget. Equally crucial are the costs to cover While it is true that venues for contemporary artists Winnipeg Art Gallery. The exhibition, which was preservation and/or conservation of objects on loan. anywhere in the world are limited, it is the responsi­ shown in three venues in Canada, managed to change Once artifacts are selected and the exhibition bility of individual artists not to sell their souls, and for public opinion about Ukrainians and Ukraine, not organized with or without an accompanying ca­ that matter, their cultural legacy, for opportunistic only among Canadians but even among Ukrainians. talogue, these shows could travel back to Ukraine to a gain. It is difficult, for instance, for Western or any Canadian art critics reviewed the paintings with great variety of institutions, thus mutually nurturing and other scholars to speak of Ihor Kopystiansky, born enthusiasm and were thrilled to discover that Ukraine sustaining important collaborative projects, reviewed and trained in Lviv, as a Ukrainian artist and to defend is part of Europe, that they could, in fact, identify with at the outset by joint committees. his position within contemporary Ukrainian art, when its art and artistic heritage. One of the best known art The museum should at all cost maintain as its the artist persists in claiming that he belongs to no critics, who 10 years ago refused to attend the primary role the undertaking of projects to bring out particular nationality, but is "an artist of the world." exhibition of painting by Volodymyr Makarenko in To­ the best of Ukraine's culture and present it proudly to While one can understand this as a way for an artist to ronto because he equated everything Ukrainian as being the rest of the world. These are projects that, despite market his work and his name, any attempt outside the "ethnic," was so impressed with the ''Spirit of changed political circumstances, still cannot take homeland to correct this perception, and especially Ukraine" exhibit that he subsequently travelled to place in Ukraine in this uncertain period, but also under the possibilities for positive cultural identity Kyyiv to report on some of its treasures. because so many years of isolation have distanced the under the present political circumstances, seems Hke As chief curator of the prospective "Treasures of curators, directors, etc., in Ukrainian museums from an undue responsibility thrown at the diaspora. I Ukraine" exhibition which is to be held in three contemporary issues of muscology, which of necessity maintain that just as we in the West still have the provincial museums in Canada in the near future, I can have to do with how best to share quality works of art obligation to preserve and defend every aspect of personally attest to the overwhelmingly favorable with a.larger public. Oftentimes, in visiting Ukrainian Ukrainian cultural life, it is equally important reaction on the part of museum professionals to art museums, one feels that, because of uninviting, drab for Ukrainian artists, who, because of their special from Ukraine. After viewing the sUdes and photo­ surroundings, the art itself is not really cared about. talent are already making headway into the in­ graphs of some of the artifacts, most are so impressed Exiting such an environment one tends to feel that ternational arena of art, to also recognize that the that they readily admit their opinion about Ukraine museum-going can only be practiced by the diehard art acknowledgement of their native culture and in­ and Ukrainians has changed. If slides can have such lover or eccentric scholar, a quirky habit of individuals sistence upon such identification carries much an effect, one can well imagine the impact which the who can still find respite among works of art that are historical weight. actual exhibit will elicit. viewed in surroundings not very conducive for While politicians and economists in Ukraine and in aesthetic rumination. Daria Darewych: professor of art history, York the diaspora are occupied with the affairs of the new The Ukrainian Museum can assist in turning University, Toronto; chief curator, '*Treasures of state, it is institutions such as The Ukrainian Museum around this rather dismal situation, by bringing out of Ukraine" exhibition, scheduled for spring 1994. in New York, that can help place Ukraine and seclusion, so to speak, important, interesting, even Ukrainian artistic achievements on the cultural map of controversial works of art that can stimulate dialogue, There is no doubt in my mind that a Ukrainian the world. information and a wider perspective and under­ museum in the heart of the American art world is not standing of Ukraine's art as a whole. This is not to only desirable, but should be a priority if Ukrainians propose the undertaking of massive, mega-shows want to maintain a presence in terms of culture and 'V/ the museum wants to expand sweeping the gamut of art history in Ukraine with no artistic achievement in the United States. Since the beyond its largely ethnographic focal point. Such comprehensive shows raise more 1950s, New York has been one of the foremost art questions than they can possibly answer. Small but centers of the world, not only in terms of the creativity focus (and good arguments can be tasteful shows of key works and comparative material of American artists and commerical galleries, but also can be far more stimulating, and do more good for as a result of its high concentration of prestigious made for such a move), it faces the Ukrainian culture as a whole, than encyclopedic collections and the scholarly research of its leading difficult, essential task of as­ overviews. museum institutions. It is time that Ukrainians in America had a representative large museum in New sembling a core collection of Ukrai­ • Ukraine's political independence also raises York. nian paintings, sculptures, and questions about Ukraine's cultural independence. In my opinion The Ukrainian Museum is a valuable What role could The Ukrainian Museum play in this and much-needed institution which has a unique graphic works from past centuries, context? opportunity to play an important role in preserving and propagating Ukrainian art and culture. Firstly, it including the modern period." To launch a campaign to reclaim for Ukraine those should be a showplace for Ukrainian American art — Prof. Zirka Zaremba Filipczak Ukrainian artists who have been entered (alas, in and culture. Even though Ukrainians have made their certain cases, almost irretrievably) into the annals of presence felt in the United States for over a hundred Russian art or have been claimed by other nation's years, as far as I am aware, there are no serious Zirka Zaremba Filipczak: professor of art history, histories, is an exasperating prospect if we do not first museological institutions in the United States that former chair, art history department, Williams educate those who are indifferent to this issue about specialize in Ukrainian American art and culture, College, Williamstown, Mass. which we are so impassioned and adamant. Certainly, collections, exhibitions and research. Now that there is A specialist on Western European art of the 16th taking into account today's changed political situation an independent Ukraine, the museum should be and 17th centuries. Prof Filipczak is author of among in all of Eastern Europe and beyond, to request mandated to collect, preserve and document the other publications, "Picturing Art in Antwerp, 1550- corrections in geographic names on museum labels achievements of Ukrainians in the United States as 1700" (Princeton University Press, 1987). She has seems like a reasonable task; but to actually boast to well as organize travelling exhibitions. The museum's acted as consultant and has contributed articles to the the credit of Ukraine an artist's fame simply because he permanent collection should also be Utilized to exhibition catalogues: "Van Dyck, "(National Gallery, or she was born in Kyyiv (or anywhere else in promote Ukrainian American culture among the Washington, 1991) and "The Age of the Marvelous" Ukraine) is, I think, quite another matter. It is far more American museums and art galleries. (Hood Museum, Dartmouth University, 1992). A important, I believe, to study these issues in a Secondly, being situated in New York, the museum long-standing member on the Acquisitions Committee comparative and objective way. is best suited to provide a forum for art and culture of the Williams College Museum of Art, Prof. The Ukrainian Museum can play a significant role from Ukraine. As such it could serve as a showcase for Filipczak is currently guest curator for the here by putting on singular shows of those artistic some of the treasures from museums in Ukraine, as museum's exhibition "Hot, Dry Men, Cold, Wet personalities who we feel are "ours," but unless such an well as to promote art and artists from Ukraine. Women. Humoral Theory and Depictions of Women exhibit is bolstered by a vast array of provocative, To counteract the stereotypical ethnographic image and Men in Western European Art of the 1600s. " comparative material, the endeavor could be regarded of Ukrainian culture and its identification with as petty and unprofessional. On the other hand, if the peasant society, it is imperative to concentrate on Ш On the need to redefine the museum's role: exhibition advances knowledge about the artist achievements m the fine arts Irom all historical because of a perspective that had previously been periods, including the Avant-Garde, and to show the Despite the political changes in Ukraine, the discounted, then the artist's country of origin could no scope and richness of Ukrainian creative achievements. museum retains its responsibility of preserving and longer be totally ignored, and such information is then These endeavors parallel European developments and displaying Ukrainian art so that it can continue to be legitimately incorporated into the body of factual indicate a high level of art patronage in Ukraine seen in New York by museum visitors of various material available on that artist, and therefore cannot throughout the last millennium, but unfortunately nationalities, many of whom will never travel to be disregarded. It is equally important to reintroduce these achievements have not received exposure in Ukraine. Ukrainian artists who are well-known, but not exhibitions, catalogues or books in the West. If they (Coffitineed oe page 14) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 11 Weeklong sailing experience gives birth to nautical association by Olena W. Stercho Special to The Ukrainian Weekly PHILADELPHIA — "Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." The advice of the Water Rat to the Mole in Kenneth Grahame's classic, "The Wind in the Willows," echoes the sentiments of 13 Ukrainian Americans who spent a week sailing together in the British Virgin Islands in February. The Г ^ip, believed to be the largest un- 'u jciated gathering of Ukrainians from the diaspora to ever sail together, consisted of young professionals from a large cross-section of fields, sailors and novices alike, some good friends, others new acquaintances. The sailing expedition was conceived and organized by Roman Goy of Balti­ more, who has a strong interest in sailing as a means of fostering closer community ties among Ukrainian Americans. To this end -— and with fun in mind — two 43-foot sailboats were chartered from The Moorings in Tor- tola, BVl, "Anomalies" was skippered by Mr. Goy: "Lagniappe," by Olha Rybakoff of Wilmington, Del. Each boat also had a first mate, whose function was to assist the skipper, and a purser, who handled financial matters. Both boats sported a birgey (flag) based The group of Ukrainian Americans who sailed together in the British Virgin Islands. on a composite of the Ukrainian and American flags designed by Mr. Goy. which has a large, picturesque beach on Hole, a snug anchorage on Tortola's strong, continued interest in Ukrainian During the week's sail, the yachts Deadman's Bay, and Virgin Gorda, the West End; Jost Van Dyke, known for its Americans sailing together, culmi­ completed a circuit of the British Virgin site of Columbus' landing in the New stunning beach at White Bay; and St. nating in the creation of a Ukrainian Islands, which are rated among the World. The group moored at Virgin John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. sailing association under the name of finest sailing grounds in the vv'orld. Gorda's Bitter End Yacht Club, which, Because BVFs many coral reefs are Ukrainian American Nautical Associa­ Steady and warm easterly winds, deep as the eastern-most yachting facility in home to a resplendent variety of aquatic tion (U AN A). U ANA was incorporated and clear waters, and the proximity of the western Atlantic, is known world­ life, snorkeling became nearly a daily as a Delaware non-profit corporation pretty islands, makes this area a sailor's wide as a popular destination for activity. Snorkelers spotted not only by Ms. Rybakoff, a member of the paradise. navigators crossing the ocean from numerous species of brilliantly colored Delaware Bar. The UANA's by-laws, Ports of call included Peter Island, Europe. Other stops included Soper's fish, but there were several sightings of which will encompass such matters as large barracudas and sea turtles. One of organizational structure, membership the trip's highlights was a snorkel/dive requirements and initiation fees, are in at the wreck of "The Rhone," which the developmental stages. The UANA's sank off of Salt Island in 1867. "The purpose is threefold: cultural, educa­ Rhone" was a British mail steamer, tional and environmental. which split in two after it suffered a From a cultural standpoint, the massive mechanical failure and was UANA will attempt to foster the swept up on the rocks during a fast- development of closer community ties moving hurricane. Both halves of the among Ukrainian Americans, based vessel are clearly visible, and exploring upon a common interest in an activity. the wreck provided a special thrill for It is hoped that bonds forged through the scuba divers in the group. participation in UANA activities will The end of the expedition brought ultimately be put to service for the with it an unexpected adventure when a benefit of the Ukrainian community at contingent of trip participants had the large. opportunity to sail a 42-foot catamaran Plans are already under discussion for 24 hours. Because no one had prior for a Ukrainian American regatta, to be experience handling such a large cata­ held next winter in the Caribbean. A maran, a private skipper was provided search for competent skippers is con­ for several hours' training. The high­ templated, with the objective of having light of the catamaran outing was an a minimum of five boats, with comple­ unforgettable wet water ride on ocean ments of six each, participating. More swells. information about the regatta will be Although focused on relaxation and provided, as details develop, in the enjoyment, the trip was educational as UANA's newsletter, which will appear well. By week's end, even the least periodically, and in other Ukrainian experienced boaters were conversant media. It is anticipated that the with the basics of sail handling, an­ newsletter will serve as a clearing­ choring and boating safety. All were house for boating information for the required to participate in an all-night Ukrainian community; its offerings anchor watch when the yachts over­ will also include articles of interest nighted in the deep and crowded bay at about boating and boaJ?g safety in Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. Under general, as well as othe>^ -/^ated topics, such conditions, watches are a necessary focusing on the enviromr ^ and educa­ precaution against the possibility of tion. anchor slippage. The UANA's objective, blso encom- There were lessons in human behavior pass establishing contacts пЛі sailors in as well. A boat under sail demands Ukraine and supportrc^ Ukraine's constant attention; maneuvers such as participation in inters- таї sailing lackmg, jibmg and anchoring requiie events ^or example, U: line is plan­ bOih a clear сошпапЛ structuie and ning n^-^ entries in ^''~ .-^hitbread, П ootii cooperation among all o" the saihng'b "icst prestigio^ - ce. Ticept c s-' '' r-c'aptability /^^ also tested uj "jt so^ e s World Cup " ^>^v/h", read ii.ce uving qua leis a^ 1 th^ rl^alicnge . 5i!C ^ -^e ihe most \.r ; pub "cized о ne\v acqua.ni ,^ pCxfo^^'^ii^ .'it CO/ atlilcdcev- :", м^- jrld. 1 .stkccping deia ^^ .Goethe*" ' Іру ^І;. gro.^p ;cr ГС 2iiLi:-:^l3h. 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that if open and fair elections were held Rukh leader... today, few Communists would be sent NOW OPEN! to Kyjiv, as the party now has the (Continued from page 4) support of only two percent of the harassment they suffered. Also, because population. EUROSLAVIC EMPORIUM of the location of the fleet, Ukraine has This could change, however, if the NOW YOU CAN GET YOUR FAVORITE ETHNIC FOODS only two or three vessels under its direct economy continues to deteriorate and command. All others are Russian." in particular, if there is famine. Mr. WITHOUT THE TRAVEL Finally, he noted that President Chornovil noted that if the referendum Kravchuk's stubborn support for the on independence were held today, it WE OFFER KOBASA, KABANOS, BABKAS, PYROHY, Fokin government engendered grave would not receive the same overwhel­ HOLUBTSI, VARIOUS SOUPS, FISH, BREADS AND consequences, previously outlined. ming support in eastern Ukraine as it Mr. Chornovil emphasized that Mr. did in 1991. Eastern Ukraine was not IMPORTED CANDIES AND COOKIES. Kravchuk now understands the nature strongly democratic then, Mr. Chornovil 86 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ. c lese mistakes and, in particular, said, but rather voted for independence (201) 540-1888 wini his repudiation of the CIS, has because it was believed that an inde­ obtained Rukh's general support. Mr. pendent Ukraine would have a better Kravchuk has also received Rukh's standard of living. Thus, given the Open Mon-Fri 10-6, Saturdays 10-4 assistance as a result of the resurgence beleaguered economy and inflammatory of Communist forces in the Ukrainian Russian propaganda, it is vital to the Parliament and the pressures they have interests of Ukrainian statehood, for the exerted on the President for his rejection standard of living to be raised a notch Easter Greetings of the CIS Charter, their calls for the higher than Russia's. renewal of the Communist Party and During his speech and in response to in Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly their attacks on reform-minded ministers questions, Mr. Chornovil addressed the in Prime Minister's Kuchma's Cabinet. current political crisis in Russia. He The administration of Svoboda is pleased to announce that it is now accepting Mr. Chornovil noted that while it was emphasized that it was important to U- highly unlikely that Communist forces krainian interests that Russian Presi­ EASTER GREETINGS for 1993 would regain power in Ukraine, they dent Boris Yeltsin retain power, because have the capacity to cause chaos and those who would replace him have im­ What better way to reach your family and friends than by placing an EASTER disarray among the population as a perialistic designs on Ukraine. At the GREETING in one or both of our newspapers. Prices are as follows: result of the economic crisis which they same time, he criticized Mr. Yeltsin's 1 inch by 1 column $ 7.00 lay at the government's feet and this, recent suggestion that the United States 1 inch by 2 columns 10.00 could bring the government down. assign Russia a policing function on the Mr. Chornovil also blamed the territory once part of the USSR and 2 inches by 2 columns 20.00 democratic forces, lack of unity for U- urged the U.N. to reject this notion. 3 inches by 2 columns 30.00 kraine's current political crisis. The Turning to the policies of the United 4 inches by 2 columns 40.00 seminal mistake occurred during the pre­ States toward Ukraine and Russia, Mr. sidential elections of 1991 when, rather Chornovil strongly criticized Americans 5 inches by 2 columns 50.00 than rallying behind one candidate, the for focusing all of their rhetoric and *** and so on *** democratic bloc fielded various mem­ attention on Russia and President bers of its leadership against each other. Yeltsin. He urged the diaspora to (Mr. Chornovil ran as the official Rukh emphasize to its elected representatives GREETINGS ARE BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH: candidate, garnering 24 percent of the the importance of Ukraine by high­ popular vote.) "In December of 1^91, lighting its relative stability and March 30th 1 993 (Ьг Easter issue according to the new and old calendars) Kravchuk was perceived as a partocrat," freedom from inter-ethnic conflict. Mr. Chornovil said. "When all of the Indeed, Mr. Chornovil said he conceives To place your EASTER GREETING, simply send the text along with a check or money order votes for democratic candidates are of Ukraine as a buffer zone between (US dollars) in fhe appropriate amount to: taken into consideration, we v^ould Western Europe and some of the inter- have won 45 percent of the popular vote ethnic troubles raging in the former SVOBODA had we run only one candidate. This Soviet republics, such as Moldova and 30 Montgomery Street • Jersey City, NJ. 07302 would have given us far more clout and Azerbaijan. we would not be faced with the situation In later remarks, he stressed that U- we have today in the Parliament." kraine does not want to remain a The personal attacks democratic bloc nuclear power. Nonetheless, U.S. presidential candidates levelled at each demands for unilateral Ukrainian dis­ Buffalo, N.Y. District Committee other helped sow further disunity and armament are received as the language of the bitterness among their ranks, Mr. Chor­ of ultimatum of the kind employed by novil said, which naturally affected the an empire addressing its colony. Indeed, Ukrainian National Association leadership of Rukh. He was particularly the U.S. stance has helped stimulate and critical of the information of an alter­ spread opposition to ratification of the announces that the native Rukh called the Vsenarodnyi START treaty in the Ukrainian Pariia- (All-peoples) Rukh, led by former ment. Mr. Chornovil predicted that ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING Rukh leaders Larysa Skoryk, Mykola START would ultimately be ratified, but Porovsky and Vsevolod Iskiv. He accus­ that Western security guarantees will be held ed Ms. Skoryk of misunderstanding the against Russian aggression and finan­ Sunday, March 28, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. thinking of the Ukrainian philosopher cial assistance for disarmament, would Viacheslav Lypynsky, who argued that be conditions for passage. at the Ukrainian American Civic Center, Inc. it was possible for the new Ukrainian On other foreign relations issues, Mr. 205 Military Rd., Buffalo, N.Y. nation of 1918 to work with former Chornovil said that Ukraine would like Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee tsarist elements. "You cannot analogize to join NATO, which to date has і sarist bureaucracy to the Commu­ Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: opposed admission of former republics 40, 87, 127, 149, 304, 360 nal Party," Mr. Chornovil stated. of the Soviet Union for fear of being "Such thinking is muddled." perceived as an anti-Russian alliance. All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. Because of the gathering strength of Ukraine wants to be part of the AGENDA: reactionary forces in the Ukrainian European collective security umbrella Parliament, national democrats have and does not oppose the entry of Russia 1. Opening and acceptance of the Agenda agreed in principle to halt in-fighting. into NATO, Mr. Chornovil said. He 2. Verification of quorum The external manifestation of this noted that Russia's admission would be 3. Election of presidium intention is the recent formation of the a security guarantee of sorts for the 4. Minutes of preceding annual meeting Anti-Communist, Anti-Imperialist reason that no NATO country has ever 5. Reports of District Committee Officers Front, of which Rukh is a member. attacked another. 6. Discussion on reports and their acceptance Nonetheless, Mr. Chornovil lamented Atena Pashko, the head of Soyus 7. Election of District Committee Officers that the necessary degree of unity is still Ukrainok (the Ukrainian Womens 8. Address by UNA Supreme Secretary WALTER Y: SOCMAN lacking in the democratic bloc. Association) in Ukraine and Mr. Chor- 9. Adoption of District activities program for the current year Mr. Chornovil next turned to the novil's wife, also spoke briefly. She 10. Discussion and Resolutions crisis in the Ukrainian Parliament, reported that Soyuz Ukrainok now has 11. Adjournment which he labelled as the greatest foe of 8,000 members in Ukraine, with the Ukrainian nation, emphasizing that branches in all oblasts and that it has Meeting will be attended by: new elections are necessary to rid the become a member of UNESCO. Its legislature of its reactionary forces, Walter Y. Sochan, UNA Supreme Secretary efforts are concentrated on women's DISTRICT COMMITTEE composed of nearly 100 former Com­ and children's health issues, particularly munist Party secretaries and numerous the aftermath of Chornobyl. Roman Konotopskyj, Chairman conservative koihosp (coiiective farm) While inPhiladelphia,Mr. Chornovil Wasy! Sywenky, Secretary ^^^.^, Bodnarsky, Treasurer heads. According W Mr, 'Chornovil, also met with a membef of the editorial public opinion polls in Ukraine show board of Tne Philadelphia inquirer. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 No. 12

• Concerning the incorporation of manifestations Clearly these works could not all be bought, The Ukrainian IVIuseum... of contemporary art: although some purchases might be part of a long-term (Continued from page 10) plan. Rather, it should be possible to assemble a small National independence, however, opens up the but high-quality collection through extended loans Simply adding exhibits of contemporary paintings possibility for an exchange of works, information and from private collectors and from museums in Ukraine and sculptures to the existing holdings would give the ideas with museums in Ukraine. Such interaction as well as the United States. Art historians specialized unfortunate impression that Ukrainian art remained would benefit both sides. Even in Ukraine there is a in specific periods of Ukrainian art would be needed as largely limited to folk art until recently, when artists dearth of art historians with professional training in consultants in this acquisition process. Museums finally reacted to what had been happening in Western the field of Ukrainian art. Much needs to be done. One occasionally have good works they are unable to Europe. What else could uninformed visitors conclude area of attention could be small exhibitions, easier for display and thus readily lend to another institution. if examples of painting and sculpture from previous a guest curator to research and organize, more readily Thus some examples of Ukrainan modern art are centuries were non-existent? lent to other institutions. Even major museums now likely to be borrowable from other museums in New occasionally organize exhibitions around just one or York. Access to a different audience might be a several works studied in depth. For example, Shev- sufficient incentive for institutions in Ukraine to lend chenko's compelling drawings from 1865-18.^7 • Concerning the UM's ethnographic focus: certain works whereas other examples might be illustrating the parable of the prodigal son (with a few borrowed for annual loan fees. other works for comparison) would make a fa­ If the museum wants to expand beyond its largely scinating small exhibition, especially if presented with ethnographic focus (and good arguments can be made The addition of a small collection of "high art" to the interdiscipHnary approach of current scholarship. for such a move), it faces the difficult, essential task of the museum's existing holdings would give visitors a Interesting in themselves, such exhibitions would assembling a core collection of Ukrainian paintings, glimpse of the breadth of Ukrainian art, and would cumulatively serve as the building blocks for a revised sculptures and graphic works from past centuries and provide the necessary frame of reference for ex­ history of Ukrainian art. including the modern period. hibitions of contemporary art.

JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL lOrh ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Stosiuk... (Continued from page 8) CLUB SUZIE-Q WEEK Join the were all surprised. Some were disap­ pointed that the Church didn't choose at SOYUZIVKA UNA someone from Australia. But (Bish­ op Stasiuk) is young and energetic... August 14-21, 1993 I think he'll do just fine." An Unforgettable Ukrainian Vacation Experience Sadly, Bishop Stasiuk didn't have much time to socialize with the two Enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere as Ukrainian professionals (age 25 and up) GUARD YOUR HEALTH, FITNESS, priests during their visit to Canada. from across the US and Canada gather to share memories and enjoy new adventures. and BEAUTY! Just days before his consecration Both singles and married couples are welcome! For information on herbal and herb food ceremony, his father suffered a FOR INFORMATION: concentrates, weight management, sport serious stroke after arriving in the Conn. Ontario, Canada: food, skin and hair care, cosmetics, and city for the big event. a facial muscles mini massager: call a Halya Duda (203) 658-7775 Marta Terebenec (416) 249-0225 Sunrider International independent distri­ But the Rev. Guy insists that the 13 Julie Nesteruk (203) 953-5825 Roman Nazarewycz (416) 535-0480 butor, at 1310) 397-8184 or priests of the eparchy are prepared to (310) 281-8654 or send $5.00 to: help famiUarize their new bishop New York: L H. Enterprises, 2461 Santa Monica Blvd., with things down under. "I guess our Adrian Bryttan (212) 367-0674, Anisa and George Mycak (718) 263-7978 Suite C-134, Santa Monica, Cal. 90404 major problem is like everyone else's — vocations," explains the Irish- Australian former Latin-rite priest. The 13 priests have to stretch to ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UKRAINE serve a total of 14 churches. How­ ever, things may look a bit brighter in A Complete Library of Ukrainian Knowledge the future, with three Australian Ukrainian Catholics currently study­ ARE YOU A BUSINESSPERSON, STUDENT, JOURNALIST ing for the priesthood in Rome. who needs reliable information on Ukraine's history, culture, Bishop Stasiuk will also have to geography, economics? Are you interested in knowing more adjust to a different Ukrainian social about your Ukrainian roots and the homeland of your dynamic in AustraUa. "I guess we're ancestors? The five-volume alphabetical Encyclopedia of about where Canada was 50 years Ukraine is the source for you I ago," explains the Rev. Guy. "We're Volume III, IV, and V to complete the Ebcyclopedia are now starting to see mixed marriages." In fact, few transplanted U- coming out in August. Subscribe and pre-pay now before krainians even lived in Australia March 31st at $395 for the set of Volume III, IV and V and prior to the second world war. Only seven, without families, are known to — SAVE almost 20% of the post-publication, price, and have arrived as early as 1927. The — receive FREE a beautiful commemorative POSTER. first settlement weave occurred be­ tween 1948 and 1951, when 21,5(Ю Offer ends March 31, 1993. Order today! Ukrainians emigrated there. Now, says the Rev. Guy, it's time for a new vision. "Bishop Prasko arrived here in 1952. He's tired. We ORDER AND PREPAYMENT FORM now need a man with a new vision." PREPAYMENT OFFER - Expires March 31, 1993 Beyond his youth and new per­ spective. Bishop Stasiuk also has his .Set(s) Volumef III, IV & V at $395.00 religious community's label or ' ^s (GSl shipping, handling included) $ side. "We really like Redemptc cS * Outside Canada prices in U.S. Dollars over here," explains the Rev. Guy. "They were among the first to come Volumes I and/or II can be ordered from the SVOBODA Bookstore. here 40 years ago." Shipping Address: (Please print) Ukrainian Catholics living in Australia and New Zealand will get their first glimpse of their new Church leader on May 2. That day, Address Bishop Stasiuk will be officially City Province/State . installed at Ss. Peter and Paul Ca­ thedral in Melbourne, Australia's Country Postal Code second-largest city with a population Presenting a pre-publication offer for Payment to: CANADIAN FOUNDATION ЮН UKRAINIAN STUDIES of 3.5 million. Volumes III, IV & V 202 - 2336A Bloor Street West Australia's Apostolic Pro-Nuncio- Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P3 CANADA Archbishop Franco Brambilla, will Offer Expires March 31, 1993 preside on behalf of the Vatican; he D Cheque П Money Order D AAaster Card will be joined by 30 Latin-rite and For details call toll free П VISA eight Ukrainian. Catholic bishops. Among them will be newly installed 1 (800) 667-2300 Card Number Archbishop-Metropolitan Michael (in Toronto (416) 766-9630) Expiry Date on Card . Bdzel of Winnipeg, and his immedi­ Signature ate predecessor, Metropolitan-emer­ itus Maxim Hermaniuk. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. MARCH 21, 1993 15

party that enables it to field candidates Chornovfl... for office. ] Computer Graphic Design Typography & Illustratibri (Continued from page 4) J Sviatoslav Kruchowy • 45 Cellar Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040-2014 opposition of enterprise directors who •LAYOUT • DESIGN • PACKAGING • DISPLAYS Можнапо had their own secret agreements with During his stay in the United States, • 3 DIMLNTINAL DISPLAYS • INDUSTRIAL • Evening 516488-4259 Russia and their own interests. They Mr. Chornovil visited Ukrainian com­ • CATALOGUES • INVITATIONS • LABELS Українськи •Daif 718М'в283 і would send products to Russia with­ munities in Washington, Chicago, New out receiving a single kopek in payment. York, Newark, N.J., Philadelphia and These products would then be sold and Detroit. the profits would enter into circulation While in Washington he met with: Share The Weekly with a colleague for the benefit of Russia. Ukraine, Richard Kauslarich, deputy assistant meanwhile, would await payment — secretary of state for European and which might or might not come six Canadian affairs; Graham AlHson, months down the line when the money assistant secretary of defense-designate; ATTENTION STUDENTS was already devalued and, as a result, Sen. Sam Nunn, chairman of the Senate the payments became symbolic." Armed Services Committee; Sen. Bill SOYUZIVKA Bradley of New Jersey; and Rep. Dan Mr. Chornovil added, "I could cite IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS many more such examples of how the Glickman, chairman of the House Fokin government betrayed Ukraine." Select Committee on Intelligence. FOR The speaker emphasized to the editors He also appeared with Dr. Zbigniew of Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly Brzezinski at the Center for Strategic SUMMER EMPLOYMENT that Rukh had never stood in opposition and International Studies (see The to President Leonid Kravchuk, "as our Weekly, March 7); and met with Lane opponents made it out to be," but that Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO; POSITIONS AVAILABLE BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS: the movement was "opposed to the old Carl Gershman, chairman of the Natio­ Folk Entertainers Snack Bar Personnel nal Endowment for Democracy; and structures of authority." Can^p Counselor Pool Personnel "We supported the president's good representatives of the American Bar moves, and we criticized the bad Association. In New York he met with Office Personnel General Worker officials at Freedom House. moves," Mr. Chornovil explained. (Grounds Maintenance, Among the president's mistakes, the Mr. Chornovil also spoke with editors Kitchen Personnel Rukh leader cited the decision to join of the Wall Street Journal and the Housekeeping Personnel Setups, Etc.) the Commonwealth of Independent National Review, and Washington Post States — in effect "a new empire" — columnist Lally Weymouth. He was Dining Room Personnel instead of relying on bilateral pacts interviewed by the Polish and Ukrainian between former republics of the USSR; services of Radio Free Europe/Radio UNA Membership is required. Preference will be given to previous employees in good formation of a government administra­ Liberty and by "Window on America," standing and those able to come early in June and stay through Labor Day, tion based on presidential representa­ the Ukrainian-language television Please submit your application by May Ist (at the latest) tives in the oblasts; agreement to joint program of Worldnet Television and command by Russia and Ukraine over the Voice of America. Previous employees deadline April 15th (by phone) the Black Sea Fleet; and protracted Mr. Chornovil visited the United For Applications please Call Soyuiivka (914) 626-5641 States on the invitation of the AFL-CIO, defense of the Fokin government. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ESTATE However, Mr. Chornovil also cited the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and U- President Kravchuk's accomplishments, kraine 2000. After a brief stopover in Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, N.Y. 12446 especially in the sphere of external rela­ Canada, Mr. Chornovil returned to Telephone (914) 626-5641, Fax (914) 626-4638 tions, his representation of Ukraine Ukraine on March 10. abroad and his strong position against signing the CIS Charter. "Rukh is the constructive opposition. Wherever possible, we have joined the government," Mr. Chornovil said, noting that Rukh-supported ministers are part of the Cabinet of Prime Mini­ AIR ONLY TO UKRAINE ster Kuchma. After speaking on Rukh's involve­ APR/MAY JUN/JUL ment in the Anti-Communist, Anti- scope traacpeL toe Imperialist Front and spending some 1605 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 SEP/OCT AUGUST time on explaining conflicts with other political groups from the democratic NEWARK«KYYIV»NEWARK 825.00 950.00 bloc, Mr. Chornovil focused on the tasks now facing Rukh. NEW YORK»KYYIV«NEW YORK from 750.00* from 850.00 "The greatest threat to Ukraine today CfflCAGO«KYYIV*CfflCAGO from 900.00 from 1000.00 emanates from the authority of the LOS ANGELES»KYYIV*LOS ANGELES from 1000.00 from 1100.00 councils (on all levels of government), with the Supreme Council at the head. NEW YORK-KYYIV» one way 500.00 550.00 This is an absolutely outmoded form of self-government that has been repu­ NEW YORK»LVIV»NEW YORK from 750.00 from 850.00 diated by history. Furthermore, the Supreme Council was elected back in CfflCAGO»LVIV»CfflCAGO 900.00 1000.00 March of 1990, during only partially NEW YORK.LVIV» one way 525.00 550.00 free elections and at a time of dominance by the Communist nomenklatura," he observed. LVIV.NEW YORK»LVIV 800.00 850.00 "Today the Supreme Council could LVIV«CfflCAGO»LVIV 900.00 950.00 conduct a- parliamentary coup, it could KYYIV«NEW YORK»KYYIV 800.00 900.00 renew the Communist Party and liqui­ date presidential rule. That is why our campaign to disband Parliament was *AIR UKRAINE: Shoulder season extends to June 20 absolutely correct," Mr. Chornovil Discounts apply to bookings of 10 or more persons. explained. TICKETING - CANCELLATION RESTRICTIONS APPLY. IIATES CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS. Thus, for the near term, the Rukh chairman said the organization would continue to push for a referendum on the need for new parliamentary elec­ CALL TODAY 201 378-8998 OR 800 242-7267 tions. As well, Mr. Chornovil said Rukh would seek to hold a series of hearings and conferences throughout Ukraine to 56 ESCORTED DEPARTURES = COMFORT+SAFETY focus on the crimes of the Communist Visit with your family during ttie day but enjoy the PRIVACY of your room at night. Party in order "to expose the true face of communism," and would organize special events to commemorate the 60th *SUPER REDUCTIONS* up to $500 per person anniversary of the Great Famine in U- kraine. 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THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Weeklong sailing.,. Lukionenko... announces (Continued from page 11) (C ontinued from page 5) years, is slated to begin this year on rated to the promotion of human September 25 and end in June 1994. To SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS rights within the termer Soviei date, 28 yachts have entered the race, Union. He continued to work to­ including one skippered by Dennis FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1993/94 wards Ukraine's independence, but Connor of America's Cup fame. his efforts were thwarted again, when The first Ukrainian entry is a 63-foot According to the June 1988 eligibility requirements in 1977 he was arrested and sen­ yacht, the "Odessa 200," skippered by a) The scholarships will be awarded to FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE tenced to another 10 years in prison Ukrainian Anatoly Verba, who sailed STUDENTS (studying towards their first bachelor's degree) attending and five years in exile. on the Soviet yacht, "Fazzizi" during accredited colleges or universities and to HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who Mr. 1 ukianenko became a free the last Whitbread. The hull of the will be attending such institutions of higher learning in the filing calendar man in 1989, during the period of "Odessa 200," which has an all-Ukrai­ year. Graduate students are Ineligible to apply. glasnost. He leturned to Ukraine and nian crew, is presently in Tampa, Fla., b)The candidate must have been an ACTIVE DUES-PAYING UNA MEMBERfor became one of the prime organizers where electronic and other navigational at least TWO YEARS by the end of March of the filing year. of Rukh, the Popular Movement of equipment is being installed. Funds Ukraine. In 1991, he made an un­ from sponsors are still needed, however, Applicants will be judged on the basis of: successful bid for the presidency of for the purchase and installation of 1. financial need Ukraine, coming in third in the essentials such as masts, booms and 2. course of study voting. sails. 3. scholastic record Ambassador Lukianenko said he The "Hetman Sahaidachny," which is still worries about Russia's domina­ 4. involvement in Ukrainian community and student life presently being built in Kharkiv, is the tion of Ukraine and sees the mark other planned Ukrainian Whitbread DUE DATES for applications and documents: that has been left on Ukraine by three entry. According to Tatiana Kulick, Your comleted, signed & dated application due by MARCH 31, 1993 centuries of Russian cultural domi­ spokespersons for the "Hetman," the All required documents & photograph due by MAY 1, 1993 nation. In fact, he said there still are racing boat may sail to Boston this To apply for the 1993/94 scholarship you must use the NEW APPLICATION FORM chauvinistic Russian groups clandes­ spring, and financial support for its wtiich can be obtained by writing to: tinely operating within Ukraine. participation is also being sought. 'These organizations do all they can Because sailing is often the sport of UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to destroy our new state,"added Mr. choice of world opinion-and policy­ 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. 07302 Lukianenko. makers, a solid Ukrainian finish, as enhanced by multiple entries, would help boost Ukraine's international image. Accordingly, the UANA is considering various alternatives for supporting and publicizing Ukraine's Whitbread participation. The UANA's educational and envi­ С0І05ІВКА ronmental goals are complimentary. Learning to sail develops a sensitivity to and appreciation of wind, water and land, and their interrelationship. 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Sunday, March 21 Cultural Center; 2247 W. Chicago Ave., at 7:30 p.m. A wine and cheese NEWARK, N.J.: St. John the Baptist PREVIEW OF EVENTS reception will follow. Admission: $7, Ukrainian Catholic School is holding its colloquium is open to the public and the Sunday, March 28 members; $10, non-members. For annual book fair in the church hall, 719 university community. Free admission. further information, call Anna Mosto- Sanford Ave. English and Ukrainian For more information, call (814) 865- NEW YORK: The St. George Ukrainian vych, (708) 359-3676. books went on sale March 20 after the 1352. Post 401, Catholic War Veterans, will hold their traditional annual corporate Saturday evening liturgy, and will be for Sunday, April 4 sale Sunday, after each mass. For further communion luncheon at the East Village information, contact the school at (201) Saturday, March 27 Ukrainian Restaurant (Ukrainian Na­ tional Home) 140 Second Ave., (begin­ NEW YORK: The New York Regional 373-9359, or Terenia Rakoczy, (201) 884- Council of the Ukrainian National 0283. NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ning at 1:30 p.m.), after the Corporate Society invites the public to two lectures Communion Mass at noon, St. George Women's League of America invites the on the topic of the Ukrainian language public to a jubilee banquet on the Thursday, March 25 Ukrainian Catholic Church, 22 Seventh today. Featured speakers are: Dr. Andriy St. The Very Rev. Christopher Woytyna, occasion of the 50th anniversary of th'» UNWLA magazine Our Life. The ba TORONTO: A showing of slides and Buriachok, research fellow at the provincial superior of the American Language Insitute at the Ukrainian quet will be held at the Ukrainian videos from a recent trip highlighting Province of the Order of St. Basil, will be Academy of Sciences, and co-author of National Home, 140 Second Ave., start­ professional dance companies and the guest of honor. The luncheon is $15 the 11-volume "Dictionary of the Ukrai­ ing at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25, per person. schools from throughout Ukraine will be per person. For further information, nian Language, Ukrainian Orthography, Reservations are being accepted until presented by Danovia Stechishin of the contact Commander Harry Polche, (718) 1990, 1993," who will speak on the 446-8043. The public is invited. March 24. For additional information, Ukrainian Dance Academy at St. Vla­ topic '^Changes and Additions to contact Lidia Zakrewsky, (718) 426- dimir Institute^ 620 Spadina Ave., at 7:30 9279, orNadia Sawczuk,(212) 254-8134. Ukrainian Orthography, 1990 and 1993;'' WARREN, Mich.: St. Andrew Society p.m. For further information, call (416) and Ph. D. candidate, Leonid Ivanchen- 923-3318. for the Preservation of the Ukrainian ko, senior researcher. Cybernetics In­ Heritage invites the public to a com­ JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Pysanky stitute, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Expo, an annual Palm Sunday celebra­ Friday, March 26 memorative Taras Shevchenko concert, a specialist in game theory, Ukrainain to be held at the Immaculate Conception tion of the traditional Ukrainian art of computer programming, and author of a Grade School, 29500 Westbrook, begin­ decorated Easter eggs, will be held noon- UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.: A collo­ project for a Ukrainian lexicon computer 5 p.m. at Manor Junior College. The quium on "Post-Independence Ukrai­ ning at 4:30 p.m. The program will data base, who will speak on "Com­ feature: Dr. Myron Kuropas, guest event, sponsored by the Ukrainian He­ nian-Russian Relations," under the joint pilation of a Dictionary of Ukrainian ritage Studies Center will feature Ukrai­ sponsorship of the Center for Russian speaker, whose topic is "Shevchenko's Language with Television-Viewer Par­ Influence on the First and Second Emi­ nian eggs, demonstrations of the craft, and East European Studies, the De­ ticipation." The lectures will be held at decorated eggs from other nations and partment of Slavic and East European gration of Ukrainians in America "; a the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., musical program, with soloist Gordon Easter breads and refreshments, inclu­ Languages and the Woskob Fund for starting at 5 p.m. ding traditional Ukainian foods. Admis­ Ukrainian Studies, will be held at the Finley; poetry recitation by Maria Iwasiuk. Tickets: $10; seniors, $5; spon­ sion; $2, adults; 50 cents, children. Call Pennsylvania State University, 101 Kern (215) 885-2360 for more information. Building, 2-5 p.m. Featured speakers are: sors, $12.50. Proceeds to benefit the Taras Prof. Orest Subtelny, York University, CHICAGO: Employment opportunities Shevchenko Museum in the village of Toronto; Prof. Rex Wade, George and industry trends in Chicago will be Moryntsi, Ukraine. Monday, April 5 Mason University, Fairfax, Va.; among the issues addressed at an all-day Prof. Sergej Utechin, professor emeritus, job fair sponsored by the Chicago Group SASKATOON, Sasketchewan: A public EDMONTON, Alberta: The Canadian Penn State; with Prof. George Enteen, (Ukrainian-American Business and Pro­ opening and reception for "A Continuing Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the Penn State, serving as moderator. A fessional Association). The fair will be Heritage," an exhibit of Ukrainian folk University of Alberta will hold a lecture, representative from the Ukrainian Em­ held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, art, will be held at the Ukrainian as part of its seminar series, by Lidiia bassy in Washington and Alexei Se- 2247 W. Chicago Ave., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum of Canada, 910 Spadina Cres­ Necheporenko, CI US research fellow; meyko, consul of the Russian Embassy in For further information, call Roman cent E. at 2-4 p.m. The exhibit will Chair, department of pedagogy, Kharkiv the U.S., will be in attendance. The Golash, (708) 885-0208. include artifacts from the museum's State University, who will speak on the collection as well as the work of local topic "Pedagogy in Search of the Har­ artisans. Featured will be weaving, monization of Individuality" (in Ukrai­ embroidery, Easter eggs, woodcarving, nian). The lecture will be held in the folk painting and straw weaving. The Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall, at DIASPORA exhibit continues until May 9. For 7:30 p.m. further information, contact Rose Marie Fedorak, curator/education director, (306) 244-3800. TORONTO: The Canadian Ukrainian EASTER in UKRAINE Opera Associatin is repeating, by po­ pular demand, Dmytro Bortniansky's Monday, March 29 April 13-27, 1993 opera "Alcides." The fully staged pro­ duction, under the baton of Wolodymyr NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scien­ $650.00 — AIR ONLY (April 1 - June 20) Kolesnyk, features guest artist Roman tific Society invites the public to a lecture Vitoshynsky, Lviv Opera Theater; the $1350.00 — AIR * HOTEL * 3 MEALS DAILY * AIR to LVIV by Volodymyr Troshchynsky of the Lysenko Opera Chorus and the Ukrai­ Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, In­ nian Academy of Dance and soloists. The stitute of Sociology, who will speak on opera performance will be held at Cen­ Fly AIR UKRAINE'^ the topic "Interwar Ukrainian Emi­ tral Technical Theatre, Harboard and gration in Western and Central Europe Bathurst streets, at 3 p.m. For tickets and as a Sociological and Political Phe­ information call (416) 535-2135. $600.00 TAX INCLUDED nomenon," to be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 6 p.m. For further information, call (212) 254-5130. Sunday, April 4-Friday, April 9 NY/KYYIV/NY Until March 31, 1993 PHOENIX, Ariz.: The 13th annual Free Roundtrip Airfare to Group Orgariizers Thursday, April 1 Easter egg exhibition, sponsored by Valley National Bank, featuring various TORONTO: The Chair of Ukrainian styles of decorating eggs as represented in N.J. (201) 731-1132 220 South 20th St. 1-800-487-5324 Studies at the University of Toronto, as Slavic, Baltic, Asian and American part of its spring seminar lecture series, Phih: (215) 567-1328 Philadelphia, PA »9J03 fox; (215) 567-1792 Indian cultures, will be held at the indoor will feature Susyn Y. Mihalasky, Ph.D. concourse of the Valley Bank Center, 201 candidate. Chair of Ukrainian Studies, North Central Ave. (at Van Bure; who will speak on "The Impact of Street). Concourse events/coordinator is Operation Vistula on the Lemkos of Jo Ann Johnson. The Ukrainianentry is Feature Films from: • д,- , Poland." The presentation will be held at represented by Christine Boyko of Scot- the Board Room, Multicultural History sdale, Ariz. Exhibit hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., PROLOG VroEO i^'-^ Society of Ontario, 43 Queen's Park daily. Demonstrations: Sunday, April 4, Crescent E., at 4-6 p.m. 2-4 p.m., along with egg decorating for youths; each weekday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Hutsuls are Coming! Saturday, April 3 Free admission. For additional informa­ tion, call (602) 221-1005. Enjoy these riveting adventures set in the Carpathians. CHICAGO: Boris Balan, advisor to Canada's Department of External Af­ • BLAZING MOUNTAINS E • STONE HARVEST fairs and former director of the Ukrai­ ADVANCE NOTICE nian Renaissance Foundation in Kyyiv, will speak on "Western Technical As­ April 16-18 • SOUL OF STONE В • OLEKSA DOVBUSH sistance to Ukraine: The Role of Go­ vernment Foundations and Community SLOATSBURG, N.Y.: The Sisters Ser­ • STOLENFORTUNE Organizations" at a program sponsored vants of Mary Immaculate are holding a by The Chicago Group (Ukrainian jamboree weekend for girls, grades 7-9 Buy any 2 Videos. NOW ONLY... American Business and Professional and grade lO-through age 21, at St. Association). Mr. Balan, who is re­ Mary's Villa, 50 Table Rock Road. $60.00 USD, plus shipping & handling sponsible for coordinating the delivery of Among featured activities will be a To order call Toll Free from USA or Canada: Canadian government aid programs for songfest, outdoor activities as well as the Ukraine, will compare Canadian and opportunity to make new friends. For visA\ 1-800-458-0288 American efforts to assist Ukraine with more information, call Sister Michele, those of West European countries. The (914) 753-5100. Registration deadline: program will be held at the Ukrainian April 1.