INSIDE:• National Rukh of Ukraine marks anniversary — page 3. • Third Youth Leadership Program held in D.C. — page 9. • Ukrainian named top female wrestler — page 11.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXI HE No.KRAINIAN 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine T U With reservations,W Cabinet and Rada approve Embassy of Russia works against Ukraine’s entry into common economic space SenateWASHINGTON resolution – The Embassy ofonUkraine Famine-Genocide of the 1930s.” by Roman Woronowycz ment’s decision on what it wants to do with Russia in the United States has voiced its He continued: “Many aspects of the Kyiv Press Bureau the united economic space, but I think there opposition to a Senate resolution that rec- realization of the policies of the Soviet needs to be a careful look at how this ognizes the Great Famine of 1932-1933 in leadership of that time headed by Stalin KYIV – Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers agreement fits in with the country’s aspira- Ukraine as genocide. were tragic for many peoples on the terri- and Verkhovna Rada pushed through sepa- tions to join the Euro-Atlantic community,” Radio Liberty reported last week that tory of the USSR, not only for Ukrainians, rate documents on September 17 in support explained Ambassador Herbst. “I believe it sources said Russian officials have con- but also for Russians, Estonians, of the country’s entry into a common mar- is in the interest of Ukraine not to take any tacted officials at the U.S. Department of Chechens, Kazaks, Crimean Tatars and ket with Russia, Kazakstan and Belarus. step that will complicate that process.” State and in Congress in an effort to block many others. In this case, American law- The backing by the country’s execu- However, the Verkhovna Rada and the the passage of Senate Resolution 202, makers are quite readily giving political tive and legislative branches cleared Cabinet of Ministers underscored in their which was introduced by Sen. Ben assessments that have far-reaching conse- away any vestige of internal opposition statements that the treaty on a common Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.), co-chair- quences. This testifies to the lack of under- and paved the way for President Leonid economic space could not expound any man of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. standing on the part of American lawmak- Kuchma to sign an agreement on a com- ideas or goals that would contravene Contacted by Radio Liberty’s ers of the juridical essence of the term mon economic space with the three either the Constitution of Ukraine or the Myroslava Gongadze, the press secretary ‘genocide.’ Again, I would like to under- neighboring states, which was to take country’s legislative base, or counter its of the Russian Embassy, Yevhen score that the Russian side categorically place on September 18, the second day of efforts at Euro-Atlantic integration. Khoryshko, stated: “We categorically dis- disagrees with the evaluations contained in the Summit of the Commonwealth of The Verkhovna Rada voiced its support agree with this assessment of the famine in the American legislators’ resolution.” Independent States in Yalta. with 290 voting in favor of the resolution. “The policies of collectivization and the However, the new economic arrange- The 102 members of the Our Ukraine ment, if it comes to pass, would leave in famine in Ukraine of the 1930s in no way faction and the 18 that belong to the serious doubt whether Ukraine could fall under the juridical concept of geno- Tymoshenko Bloc did not take part in qualify for entry into the World Trade cide,” he added. the vote. Organization and whether it could inte- New U.S. envoy Senate Resolution 202 – which carries The Cabinet of Ministers, which had grate into the European Union. the descriptive title “A resolution express- twice failed to find consensus on the mat- Making his first public remarks in ing the sense of the Senate regarding the ter, unexpectedly issued a short four- arrives in Kyiv Kyiv as the new United States ambassa- genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-1933” paragraph statement in support of the by Roman Woronowycz dor to Ukraine, John Herbst suggested – was introduced on July 28 and thus far Yalta signing at the beginning of its Kyiv Press Bureau during a press conference on September has eight co-sponsors. weekly session, while bypassing any fur- 18 that the common economic space was KYIV – With little fanfare, It states that “the man-made Ukraine ther discussion on the matter as original- not in Ukraine’s best interest if the coun- Ambassador John Herbst arrived in Famine of 1932-1933 was an act of geno- ly had been planned. try was serious about entering the WTO Kyiv on September 13 to assume cide as defined by the United Nations In the days leading up to the CIS his duties as the fifth United States and the Economic Union. chief diplomat to Ukraine since the (Continued on page 23) “Of course, it is the Ukrainian govern- (Continued on page 10) country gained independence in 1991. In his first official meeting with Ukrainian officials, the former Questions remain on third anniversary of Gongadze’s disappearance ambassador to Uzbekistan held a brief discussion on September 16 by Roman Woronowycz ered on the square. plicity in the death of Mr. Gongadze for with Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Kyiv Press Bureau Mr. Omelchenko, a member of the some time, but this was the first time the Affairs Kostyantyn Gryshchenko – committee he heads had officially sent KYIV – National Deputy Hryhorii Tymoshenko Bloc in the Verkhovna formerly Ukraine’s ambassador to documents to the Procurator General’s Omelchenko, chairman of the parliamen- Rada, had publicly accused the president the U.S. who was appointed to his and his cronies of corruption and com- (Continued on page 3) new post on September 3 – and pre- tary committee investigating the death of sented a copy of his credentials. journalists announced on September 16 Afterwards, the two met briefly that it had unanimously approved a reso- with the press. Reading in lution calling on the Procurator General’s Ukrainian from a prepared text, the Office to open an official investigation new ambassador stated that he into the complicity of the highest eche- seeks to improve relations between lons of state leadership, including Kyiv and Washington. President Leonid Kuchma, in the death “My main goal is to improve our of Heorhii Gongadze. bilateral relations in all aspects,” Mr. Omelchenko reported on the explained Mr. Herbst. results of the committee’s work during a Ambassador Herbst encouraged rally held on Independence Square in the Ukraine to move toward Euro- center of Kyiv on the third anniversary Atlantic integration and held out since the disappearance of the young hope that the 2004 presidential Ukrainian journalist on September 16, elections would prove that Ukraine 2000. Mr. Gongadze’s beheaded remains is a solidly democratic country. He were found a month later buried in a also praised Ukraine’s participation shallow grave outside Kyiv. in the U.S.-led stabilization force in “I am forced to report on the work of Iraq. the committee on the investigation into At his first public appearance at the death of Heorhii Gongadze here a conference on human rights and before you because Verkhovna Rada freedom of speech, held on Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn has refused to allow it to take place in the session Roman Woronowycz (Continued on page 16) hall,” explained Mr. Omelchenko to National Deputy Hryhorii Omelchenko addresses a Kyiv rally held on the third some 2,000 people and politicians gath- anniversary of the disappearance of Heorhii Gongadze. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Communists come to the rescue Ukrainians honor slain journalist said Kyiv should sign this accord with “reservations” in order to avoid violating of President Leonid Kuchma, again KYIV – Some 3,000 people gathered in the country’s Constitution and legislation. Kyiv on September 16 to honor Internet Our Ukraine, led by Viktor Yushchenko, by Taras Kuzio Different oligarchs are pleading for journalist Heorhii Gongadze on the third issued a statement on September 15 calling RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report Mr. Yushchenko to not launch criminal anniversary of his disappearance, on President Leonid Kuchma not to sign cases and other actions against them if he Ukrainian media reported. Mr. this accord. (RFE/RL Newsline) Ukraine’s ruling elites are fearful of is elected. Ironically, these are the same Gongadze’s decapitated body was found the end of the Kuchma era. President kinds of activities that the authorities are at Tarascha near Kyiv in November 2000. Economic zone on Cabinet’s agenda Leonid Kuchma and his oligarchic allies themselves undertaking against the oppo- The secret tapes made by presidential KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers is have no candidate agreeable to the three sition, such as criminal cases against rad- security officer Mykola Melnychenko expected on September 17 to adopt a stance main clans who could win an election ical oppositionist Yulia Tymoshenko. linked President Leonid Kuchma and for- on the possible signing of the draft accord and act as a neutral “umpire” between If President Kuchma’s political mer Internal Affairs Minister Yurii between Russia, Kazakstan Belarus, and them. reforms are adopted by Parliament, the Kravchenko to Mr. Gongadze’s killing. Ukraine on the creation of a single econom- Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, 2004 elections are more likely to be free “[Gongadze] was the only journalist who ic zone – which has provoked much contro- head of the Donbas clan’s Party of of violence and fair because Mr. Kuchma took a solitary stand against the authori- versy in Ukraine – by President Leonid Regions, is unacceptable to Viktor and the oligarchs will then have nothing ties,” opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko Kuchma during a Commonwealth of Medvedchuk, head of the presidential to fear from a Yushchenko victory. told the gathering. “Kuchma and Independent States summit in Yalta on administration, and the rival Kyiv clan’s Mykhailo Pohrebynskyi, an adviser to Kravchenko should be at this meeting and September 18-19. Meanwhile, Labor Social Democratic Party-United (SDPU). Mr. Medvedchuk, said in a recent inter- [should] beg for forgiveness on their Ukraine leader Serhii Tyhypko, who is also Mr. Medvedchuk is more fearful than view in Ukrainska Pravda that, if the knees,” she added, according to the the other two principal oligarchic clans reforms are not adopted, there will be a Ukrainska Pravda website. Earlier the chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine, of a victory by Viktor Yushchenko. violent and unfree election campaign, same day, a cross was erected at the site has threatened that his party will recall its Anders Aslund of the Washington-based especially in the oligarchs’ eastern near Tarascha where Gongadze’s body three representatives in Prime Minister Carnegie Endowment believes that, Ukrainian heartland. was found. “This is not just a symbol of Viktor Yanukovych’s Cabinet – Vice Prime whereas the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Three constitutional drafts have been the death of a man, this is a symbol of Minister Dmytro Tabachnyk, Industrial clans are evolving from oligarchs into drawn up by the executive to attempt to truth, of the fight for truth,” Socialist Policy Minister Anatolii Miyalytsia and businessmen, Mr. Medvedchuk’s SDPU deal with the Yushchenko threat. The Party Chairman Oleksander Moroz said Economy Minister Valerii Khoroshkovskyi has no future. first two attempted to lengthen President during the ceremony. (RFE/RL Newsline) – if they fail to support the creation of a sin- In his opening speech at this month’s gle economic zone of the four CIS states, Kuchma’s term in office by postponing New U.S. ambassador in Kyiv Verkhovna Rada session, Parliament next year’s elections until the parliamen- Interfax reported on September 11. Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn indirectly tary elections in 2006. This was blocked KYIV – John Herbst, the new U.S. (RFE/RL Newsline) attacked the SDPU for leaving its accumu- by the opposition and Mr. Kuchma with- ambassador to Ukraine, presented his cre- Kuchma pushes single economic zone lated riches abroad, rather than reinvesting drew his second draft in early August. dentials to Ukrainian Foreign Affairs them in the Ukrainian economy. The crisis The third draft has successfully co- Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko in Kyiv KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma said within the SDPU can be seen by its expul- opted the Communist Party of Ukraine on September 15, Ukrainian news agencies in Luhansk on September 12 that the draft sion of the Verkhovna Rada’s first vice- (CPU) from the opposition. The double reported. “My primary goal is to improve agreement on the formation of a common chairman, Oleksander Zinchenko, who standards here are palpable; when the our bilateral relations in all aspects,” Mr. economic zone by Russia, Belarus, unsuccessfully attempted to modernize the national democrats cooperated with the Herbst told journalists after his meeting Kazakstan and Ukraine worked out earlier party and one of its television channels, CPU in opposition, Mr. Kuchma attacked with Mr. Gryshchenko, who until recently this year provides that every signatory to Inter. them for working with “anti-state forces.” was Ukraine’s ambassador to the United the agreement may independently adopt Renationalization and a reversal of the The CPU did not back the parliamentary States. “As Ukrainian President Leonid resolutions regarding the “format” of its insider privatization that took place in the resolution on the 1933 Great Famine. Kuchma and the [Ukrainian] government, integration with the others, Interfax report- 1990s is unlikely. But a Yushchenko vic- This is not the first time the we, too, want to see Ukraine integrated into ed. Mr. Kuchma’s words seemed to address tory will be accompanied by intense pres- Communists have come to Mr. Kuchma’s the Euro-Atlantic community,” Interfax the fears shared by some Ukrainian law- sure to launch investigations into high- and the oligarchs’ rescue. In April 2001 the quoted Ambassador Herbst as saying. Mr. makers and Cabinet members that the level corruption. A recent poll found that Kuchma-oligarch-CPU alliance brought Herbst previously served as ambassador to agreement, if signed, could deprive Ukraine 78 percent of Ukrainians believe that down the Yushchenko government. During Uzbekistan. (RFE/RL Newsline) of some of its sovereignty and hamper state action against corruption is purely the height of the Kuchmagate crisis from Rada discusses single economic zone Kyiv’s integration with the European Union “cosmetic.” During the Yushchenko gov- November 2000 to the March 2002 elec- and NATO. (RFE/RL Newsline) ernment Dr. Aslund calculated that tions, the CPU remained neutral, thereby KYIV – Following a request from Prime Committee recommends rejection of zone between $2 billion and $3 billion was allowing Mr. Kuchma to ride out the crisis. Minister Viktor Yanukovych, the returned to the state budget from the oli- After the elections the CPU failed to reach Verkhovna Rada on September 16 began to garchs. National Bank of Ukraine KYIV – The parliamentary Committee agreement with Mr. Yushchenko’s Our mull the controversial draft accord between for European Integration has recommended Chairman Serhii Tyhypko, himself leader Ukraine on the elections for Parliament Russia, Kazakstan, Belarus and Ukraine on of the Dnipropetrovsk clan’s Labor that President Leonid Kuchma not to sign chairman speaker. This allowed pro- the creation of a single economic zone, an agreement on a common economic zone Ukraine, admitted that capital flight in Kuchma factions to elect former presiden- Ukrainian news agencies reported. Vice 2002 had totaled a record $2.27 billion. with Russia, Belarus and Kazakstan, the tial administration head, Mr. Lytvyn, who Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, who repre- signing of which is reportedly expected to Ukraine could follow Russia, where won by one vote, that of CPU member sented Kyiv in drafting the accord, told President Vladimir Putin supposedly take place at a CIS summit in Yalta on Mykhailo Potebenko. As prosecutor-gen- lawmakers that the document does not September 18-19, Interfax reported on made a deal with the oligarchs whereby eral during the Kuchmagate crisis, Mr. threaten Ukraine’s accession to the World they would keep their wealth in return September 10. The committee said it Potebenko shielded Mr. Kuchma from Trade Organization or its future integration believes the agreement contradicts the for staying out of politics. Such a deal in allegations of his involvement in opposi- with the European Union. Mr. Azarov also Ukraine would remove at a stroke the country’s course for the integration into tion journalist Heorhii Gongadze’s killing. argued that the accord will not impair the Europe and the Constitution of Ukraine. centrists from the political arena. But, as In July, a month before the third draft, country’s sovereignty. Meanwhile, Foreign Mr. Kuchma points out in his new book, the CPU openly came out against Mr. Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko (Continued on page 21) “Ukraine Is Not Russia,” Mr. Putin has a Yushchenko. 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KYIV – The National Rukh of Ukraine Party on September 8 celebrated 14 years since its inception, first as a civic organization and later as a political party. The organization played a decisive role in the drive for Ukrainian independence as the Soviet Union crumbled. The event was marked with a rally at the gravesite of Vyacheslav Chornovil, located at the historic Baikove Cemetery in Kyiv. Mr. Chornovil, who died under mysterious circumstances in a car accident in 1999, was one of the central founders of Rukh and its chairman until his death. Among those in attendance at the anniversary commemoration (as seen in the photo on the left) were the current Rukh Party chairman, National Deputy Borys Tarasyuk; a former chairman of Rukh, National Deputy Hennadii Udovenko; and Rukh party leaders, National Deputies Yurii Kliuchkovskyi and Lilia Hryhorovych. Also present were several hundred current Rukh members, includ- ing a large contingent of young activists (some of whom are seen in the photo on the right). – Roman Woronowycz

Symonenko and Socialist leader the documents in its possession. He were revealed in them, which would help to Questions remain... Oleksander Moroz, took part in the com- underscored once more that the authori- determine the truth in the Gongadze matter” (Continued from page 1) memoration. National Deputy Viktor ties are doing everything possible to said Mrs. Gongadze’s lawyer. muddle the issue and prolong the investi- The Institute of Mass Information Office requesting that it formally open a Yushchenko of Our Ukraine was not present. gation until it is forgotten. received the 13 pages of diary-like scrib- criminal case. “It has been a year since Procurator blings after Mr. Honcharov’s death. The The Prosecutor General’s Office Mr. Moroz eulogized Mr. Gongadze, the founder of one of the first Internet General Sviatoslav Piskun announced former special forces leader died while in acknowledged on September 18 that it that within a half year the Gongadze mat- pre-trial detention awaiting completion had received documents from the ad hoc newspapers in Ukraine, as a figure of his- torical importance. ter would be resolved. There is no end in of an investigation into corruption parliamentary committee. sight,” explained Mr. Fedur. “Only plenty charges leveled against him. His family Mr. Omelchenko, once a general in the “I believe he will be remembered by history, and not just Ukrainian history. of tongue-wagging is occurring – has said that he was beaten repeatedly now-defunct Soviet KGB and later in the announcements and declarations. No one while in prison. Also in question is why Security Service of Ukraine, also impli- Already a book has appeared in the United States about him,” explained Mr. has been identified as responsible for the the government cremated his body soon cated Verkhovna Rada Chairman Lytvyn, murder. No head has been found, and no after his death and before an inquiry into the president’s chief of staff at the time of Moroz. (Presumbably the reference was to J.V. Koshiw’s book “Beheaded” pub- one is searching for a head because most the circumstances of his death could be the disappearance and murder; the chair- probably with the head lies the key to the held. The documents received by the man of the State Tax Administration, lished in England.) The national deputy also noted that, reasons for Heorhii’s death.” institute were marked with the inscription Yurii Kravchenko, then minister of inter- Mr. Fedur confirmed that Mrs. “open after my death.” nal affairs; National Deputy Leonid after three arduous years, government officials have yet to provide Mr. Gongadze was seeking further DNA test- In them, Mr. Honcharov implicated Derkach, in 2000 head of the Security nearly all the persons named by National Gongadze’s mother sufficient proof that ing, this time of her son’s hair, which Service of Ukraine; and recently authorities had failed to do earlier. Deputy Omelchenko in the disappear- the remains held in a Kyiv state mortuary removed minister of internal affairs, Yurii He also noted that, while much had ance and death of the Ukrainian journal- are that of her son, so that she might Smirnov, who was then chief of the Kyiv been reported in the press about the possi- ist. The documents have been acknowl- finally bury him. militia; in the disappearance of Mr. ble involvement of law enforcement offi- edged by experts to be authentic. “Today we cannot say the words, Gongadze. cials in the death of the young journalist, On the same day as the rally on Kyiv’s ‘May he rest in peace,’ for his remains “Mr. Kravchenko and Mr. Smirnov the Procurator General’s Office has not Independence Square, a much smaller still have not been laid to rest, as primi- arranged the death of Heorhii traveled that path. Mr. Fedur explained commemoration took place in a wooded tive as that is,” Mr. Omelchenko stated. Gongadze,” charged the national deputy. that a testament written by Ihor area south of Kyiv near the town of “The kidnapping was organized by the Lesia Gongadze, who had actively Honcharov, who headed a special militia Tarascha, where Mr. Gongadze’s behead- highest echelons in the land, including taken part in public demonstrations dedi- force before he was reassigned – in which ed body was found in November 2000. Kuchma.” cated to determining the details behind he acknowledged responsibility for the At the site, several lawmakers, includ- Mr. Omelchenko noted that the the death of her only son, did not attend death of Mr. Gongadze and the kidnap- ing Mr. Yushchenko of the Our Ukraine Procurator General’s office should have the rally. In an interview with a local ping and murder of other Ukrainians – faction, unveiled a memorial cross, all the evidence it needs already on file, newspaper, The Ukrainian Newspaper, would never be fully investigated. carved in granite, to honor Mr. Gongadze. as it was obtained during the three years Mrs. Gongadze’s attorney, Andrii Fedur, “The letters from Ihor Honcharov, unfor- The following day a requiem service was the office has investigated the disappear- said her pursuit of the truth and her fight tunately, will not have any serious conse- held at St. Basil the Great Ukrainian ance and death. He added that still the with government officials had destroyed quences. No one will examine the facts that Greek-Catholic Church in Kyiv. country’s top prosecutor had failed to her health and left her unable to continue. identify and charge those persons respon- “Unfortunately, Mrs. Gongadze’s sible. health has worsened quite drastically,” The rally, which lasted several hours, explained Mr. Fedur in the interview. 70th anniversary included a candlelight vigil and a march “She basically has no means of existence. to the Journalists’ Union of Ukraine, the She lives alone in Lviv with her heart- of The Ukrainian Weekly site of a memorial to the more than one break. She receives a miserly pension. The Ukrainian Weekly will mark its 70th anniversary on October 6, dozen journalists who have died under She doesn’t have the money to travel to 2003. With this milestone in mind, The Weekly is preparing a special questionable circumstances in Ukraine Kyiv. She addresses her concerns to the since the country gained independence. Prosecutor General’s Office by mail, to anniversary section in its October 5 issue. Any community leaders, Leaders of the political opposition, which she receives no replies.” correspondents, readers and others who would like to send in materi- including National Deputy Yulia Mr. Fedur said that the Prosecutor als related to the anniversary (e.g., commentaries, greetings, letters Tymoshenko of the eponymous parlia- General’s Office refuses to meet with to the editor) are asked to submit those materials by September 29. mentary faction, Communist leader Petro him and has not allowed him to review 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38 OBITUARY: Olena W. Stercho, lawyer, human rights activist, 48 PHILADELPHIA – On September 2 the Ukrainian Association, and was admitted to practice before all American community suffered a great loss, the sudden courts in Pennsylvania, including all federal District and untimely death of Olena W. Stercho, Esq. Parastas Courts and Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. Her ability services were held on Friday, September 5, 2003, at to handle difficult and protracted legal matters earned Nasevich Funeral Home in Philadelphia, with the Very her the respect and admiration of her clients and was Rev. Dr. Ronald Popivchak, pastor of Ss. Peter and instrumental in making Stern and Stercho a successful Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, Pa., law firm. officiating. On Saturday, September 6, a requiem litur- It was her love of the law and her belief in justice, as gy was celebrated at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian well as her keen interest in her Ukrainian heritage, that Catholic Church, followed by interment at the parish prompted Ms. Stercho to become a member of the cemetery. Philadelphia-based Ukrainian Human Rights “Olenka,” the daughter of Irena and the late Dr. Committee. She was a key figure in the committee’s Peter G. Stercho, is survived by her husband, Peter work on behalf of Ukrainian dissidents and political Choma; her mother, Irena Stercho; her brother, Dr. prisoners. With other committee members, she helped Yuriy P. Stercho, with his wife, Diane, and their son organize countless demonstrations and community Peter; her sister, Maria Stercho, with her husband, Paul meetings with leading Ukrainian political activists, Gillespie; her mother-in-law, Olga Choma; her uncle, such as Ivan Drach, Dmytro Pavlychko, Mykhailo Mychaylo Urbhan; and her god-daughter, Olena Horyn, Vyacheslav Chornovil, and Mykola and Raisa Honcharuk. She is survived as well by a community of Rudenko. friends and colleagues much saddened by her loss, In her capacity as the UHRC’s vice-president, Ms. many of whom traveled from great distances to attend Stercho frequently traveled to Washington for meetings her funeral. with members of the House of Representatives and the Ms. Stercho’s life was marked by important mile- Senate, and State Department representatives on the stones that were remembered by those attending the issue of human rights in Ukraine. She was also actively parastas, the requiem liturgy, the tryzna (memorial engaged in the UHRC’s efforts to disseminate informa- repast) that followed, and the intimate weekend-long tion about the Great Famine of 1932-1933 and other gatherings of friends and colleagues who met to pay atrocities perpetrated against the Ukrainian people by tribute to an extraordinary individual. the Soviet regime, and served as the UHRC’s legal Olena W. Stercho was born on August 8, 1955. Her counsel. childhood was similar to that of most children raised by Her articles on the UHRC’s activities, as well as parents who had survived the terrible years of World those based on her personal observations of human War II and who had come to the United States in hopes rights issues in Ukraine, were frequently published in Olena W. Stercho of living a peaceful and secure life. The Ukrainian Weekly. Other articles penned by Ms. Ms. Stercho graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Stercho for The Weekly covered topics as diverse as Gamma Sigma from Drexel University in 1977 with a sailing and the arts. cooking, shopping, music, driving, preparing legal B.S. in economics. She attended the University of Ms. Stercho’s dedication and commitment to the briefs or writing introspective and insightful articles or Pennsylvania Law School and graduated with a Juris Ukrainian community were evidenced in other signifi- letters to the editor. Doctor degree in 1980. Soon afterwards she was award- cant ways. She served on the supervisory committee of For many years, Ms. Stercho hosted a pysanka party ed a prestigious clerkship with Judge Judith Jamison Philadelphia’s Ukrainian Self Reliance Federal Credit in her home, a tradition that evolved into a long-antici- with the Orphans’ Court Division of the Court of Union and on the board of directors of the Ukrainian pated gathering of women of varying ages, some Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. National Choir, contributing her time and talent to Ukrainian, some not. It was a core group that grew as She became an associate at the Offices of Richard F. strengthen both organizations. the years went by, one that permitted the women Stern in Jenkintown, Pa., in 1982, and from the start, Life for Ms. Stercho meant approaching problems, attending to express their individual creative inclina- was successful in developing a loyal following among large and small, as puzzles to be solved, inconveniences tions while bonding with one another and forging fast the firm’s clients who relied on her analytical skills to be battled with enthusiasm, energy and efficiency. and enduring friendships. and devotion to their matters. She became a partner in Her one word answer to anything she perceived as One of Ms. Stercho’s greatest passions was sailing. 1989 and took on the major responsibility of managing unfair, or unethical, or defeatist was “unacceptable.” In 1993 she and a small group of Ukrainian Americans the firm, which continued to grow in size. In 1996, at She was strong, opinionated, compassionate, generous with a similar love of nautical adventuring took a sail- Ms. Stercho’s urging, she and her partner, Richard in spirit and creative, always managing to combine the ing vacation in the British Virgin Islands. It was during Stern, decided to form a title abstract company. Ms. traditional with the innovative, often doing things her this trip that the idea of establishing yet another tradi- Stercho decided on the name, and Terra Abstract Inc. own way. tion arose and, thus, the Ukrainian American Nautical was formed. The company now has a separate staff and Always learning and always curious about new Association Inc. was born. Ms. Stercho was one of the is thriving. things, she found nothing in life to be mundane. She 13 founding members and served as the association’s Ms. Stercho was a member of the Pennsylvania Bar lived her life with a passionate intensity, whether it was president in 1995-1996. As editor of the UANAI’s Association and the Montgomery County Bar practicing law, gardening, fighting for human rights, newsletter, she devoted much effort and energy to writ- ing articles about the group’s activities and apprising members of upcoming adventures. One of the members of the UANAI was Petro The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: August 2002 Choma, and it was during these sailing trips and during Amount Name City Teodozia Sawycka Riverside, Conn. social gatherings at the homes of friends that Ms. $500.00 UNA Branch 125 Chicago, Ill. M. Tataryn Warren, Mich. Stercho discovered that her good friend Petro was Sisterhood of Annunication Joseph Zucofski Port Carbon, Pa. becoming far more than a friend. As time passed, $150.00 William Pastuszek Swarthmore, Pa. $10.00 William Adamshick Perth Amboy, N.J. Olenka and Petro found that they had much in common Oksana Zakydalsky Toronto, Ontario Ellen Barlit North Falmouth, Mass. and much to share with one another – for a lifetime. $100.00 Mary Andreyko Albany, N.Y. Gregory Burbelo Westerly, R.I. They were married by Father Ronald Popivchak at Ss. Yaroslaw and Karen Ann Morristown, N.J. Natalia Chaykovsky Morris Plains, N.J. Chelak Michael Gamrat Montreal, Quebec Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church on $55.00 George Babchuk Crown Point, Ind. Cathy Kotlar Wyckoff, N.J. September 13, 1997, in a beautiful ceremony attended $50.00 Bohdan and Olena R. Melnyk Indianapolis, Ind. by family and friends who recognized a marriage of Buchynsky Glendora, Calif. Daria Samotulka Hillsborough, N.J. true hearts and minds. Mykola and Irene Bohdan Storozuk Gold River, Calif. Almost six years later, many of these friends gath- Rakush Miami Beach, Fla. Walter Tyshko Winnipeg, Manitoba $45.00 Andrei Harasymiak New York, N.Y. Suzanne Wash Davis, Calif. ered at the same little church in Bridgeport to bid a Marty Smith McLean, Va. $5.00 Peter and Andre Ihnat Brooklyn, N.Y. final farewell to a woman who had been so dear to $40.00 Roman Hiszczynskyj Topeka, Kan. Merle and Bonnie Toledo, Ohio them in innumerable ways. Well over 200 people gath- $35.00 Anthony Koltuniuk Hoffman Estates, Ill. Jurkiewicz ered to weep, to offer condolences to a grieving hus- $30.00 Terry Gawryk Chicago, Ill. Hilary Kuzuw Franklin Park, N.J. band, mother, sister and brother, and to share with one $25.00 Natalia and Boris Bilash Millburn, N.J. Alexander Malycky Calgary, Alberta another special memories and reflections of a special Tatyana Koropeckyj-Cox Gainesville, Fla. Lawrence Mannix Detroit, Mich. John Koshikar Pisgah Forrest, N.C. Victor Nadozirny Cleveland, Ohio individual who had touched so many lives in so many Marian Maslak Lakewood, Colo. Ola Movchan-Iwanicki Warren, Mich. different ways. All of those who were privileged to Jerry Petrasz Chicago, Ill. Ivan Pavlak Hyde Park, N.Y. call Olenka “friend” instinctively knew this was a per- Orest and Judy Tataryn San Jose, Calif. Millie Pochtar Pequannock, N.J. son who would never betray a confidence, would Wasyl Wowchuk Naperville, Fla. Natalie Sorce Hillsdale, Mich. always be loyal, would always offer a helping hand. George Wyhinny S. Barrington, Ill. Helen Tatarsky Warren, Mich. And though a spark has been extinguished all too $20.00 Svitlana Andrushkiw Maplewood, N.J. Michael Tereck Troy, Mich. Roman and Julianna soon, it will be rekindled over and over again in hearts Maziak Bloomfield Hills, Mich. TOTAL: $1,895.00 and minds that will forever hold Olenka dear. $15.00 Frank Bugryn Bristol, Conn. The family has suggested that donations in memory Gene Diduch Augusta, Ga. Sincere thanks to all contributors of Ms. Stercho may be sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly Joseph and Luba Kladko Sunnyvale, Calif. to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund. Press Fund, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, In memory of NJ 07054; or The Free Library of Philadelphia Lubomyr Koltuniuk Denver, Colo. The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund is the Halyna Polatajko Bethel Park, Pa. Foundation, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA 19103- Sonia Prokopetz Toronto, Ontario sole fund dedicated exclusively to supporting 9358. the work of this publication. – compiled by Tamara Stadnychenko No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

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FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The Famine and Russia’s denials UACC appeal to Ukraine’s government

The Convention on Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, adopt- regarding common economic space ed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, defines genocide as: “any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, Below is the text of an appeal of the Such a step may mark the beginning of ethnic, racial or religious group, such as: a) killing members of the group; b) caus- Ukrainian American Coordinating the end of Ukraine’s control over its own ing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; c) deliberately inflict- Council to President of Ukraine Leonid independent economic development. ing on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction Kuchma, Prime Minister Victor Over the course of Ukraine’s 12 years in whole or in part; d) imposing measures intended to prevent births within the Yanukovych and Verkhovna Rada of independence, the direction for the group; e) forcibly transferring children of the group to another group.” Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn. development of its economic and politi- cal infrastructure has never been clearly The definition above lays the groundwork for the topic of this week’s editorial: The Presidium and membership of the specified. Meaningless promises and the Russian Embassy’s attempt to derail the U.S. Senate resolution commemorat- UACC are deeply disturbed by the empty phrases have continually charac- ing the 70th anniversary of the Great Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. A front Ukrainian government’s announced terized the pronouncements issued by the page story in this issue, which is based on a Radio Liberty report, indicates that intention to sign an agreement on highest echelons of power. Ukraine has representatives of Russia have contacted officials at the U.S. Department of State September 18, 2003, between Ukraine, led a zig-zag course between the CIS, and in Congress in an effort to block passage of the resolution, introduced in late Russia, Belarus and Kazakstan to estab- NATO and a stance of supposed com- July by Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.), co-chairman of the U.S. lish a common economic zone. Such an plete neutrality. This lack of a clearcut Helsinki Commission. The reason: the resolution characterizes the Famine that was agreement would strike a serious blow to policy has played into the hands of those Ukraine’s national interests. perpetrated on the orders of Joseph Stalin as “an act of genocide as defined by the who have been undermining Ukraine’s While understanding the importance United Nations Genocide Convention.” national interests for their own enrich- of Ukraine’s developing commercial ties The press secretary of the Russian Embassy, Yevhen Khoryshko, told Radio ment. with the above-mentioned countries, the Liberty: “We categorically disagree with this assessment of the famine in Ukraine The only path for Ukraine to reach UACC nevertheless wants to call atten- of the 1930s. ... The policies of collectivization and the famine in Ukraine of the economic independence is to clearly tion to the fact that, on the basis of the define its foreign economic and political 1930s in no way fall under the juridical concept of genocide.” Furthermore, he declarations of the president’s adminis- chided U.S. lawmakers for facilely “giving political assessments that have far- aims and to hold firmly to the chosen tration, the members of the Cabinet, and course of integration into Euro-Atlantic reaching consequences” and stated that this readiness to issue such an evaluation of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine has set the Famine “testifies to the lack of understanding on the part of American lawmak- structures. For these reasons, integration itself on the path of integration into into a Russian, Belarusian and Kazak ers of the juridical essence of the term ‘genocide.’ ” European structures, with the aim of The Russian Embassy spokesperson’s comments come in the wake of a statement common economic zone ought to be res- becoming a full member of the European olutely rejected. made back in August by Russia’s ambassador to Ukraine, Viktor Chernomyrdin, who Union. said that Russia has no intention of apologizing for the Stalin-era famine: “We’re not Establishing a common economic For the Presidium of UACC: going to apologize ... there is nobody to apologize to.” The envoy went so far as to zone with the above-mentioned nations, Ihor Gawdiak suggest that perhaps it is the Georgians who owe Ukrainian an apology since, after therefore, will bring Ukraine no benefit President all, Stalin was Georgian – this despite the fact that Russia, by its own choice, is con- and will serve only to allow interested sidered by the international community to be the successor state to the USSR, and, parties a means of manipulating Dr. Roman Baranowskyj therefore, any apology in the name of the USSR is Russia’s to make. Ukraine’s foreign economic policies. Secretary Clearly then, the genocide deniers are hard at work. All of the above makes it even more imperative that we Ukrainian Americans – and all those we can rally to our cause – must work to secure passage of Senate NEWS AND VIEWS Resolution 202. During this 70th anniversary of the Famine-Genocide we can accept nothing less than full acknowledgment that the “Holodomor” (as it is known in Ukrainian) that killed 7 million to 10 million of our brethren in Ukraine was unmitigated genocide. So, get on the phone, write those letters and send those e-mails to your senators to urge them to sign on as co-sponsors of this landmark St. John’s School alive and well, resolution that unequivocally states the truth.

andby on Myron the Martynetz road toparish’ mores, and to forgeprogress ahead into the future. Entrusted with nearly $200,000 in NEWARK, N.J. – On September 3, St. Sept. donations, the board will oversee opera- John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic tion of the school and report to the arch- Turning the pages back... School opened its doors for its 64th year bishop on a quarterly basis. of educating young Ukrainian American One of St. John’s School Board’s first 22 students in the Newark metropolitan decisions, after extensive interviews, was area. Timid kindergartners, holding on to to appoint Natalie Kudryk, a longtime One year ago, in our issue dated September 22, 2002, we their mommies’ hands, were welcomed 2002 teacher at St. John’s, as the first lay prin- reported that Kyiv was the scene of violent protests as special to the school by eighth graders steeped in cipal in the school’s history. The dynam- forces beat protesters in the early morning hours of September 17. the traditions and customs of the school. ic Mrs. Kudryk has already instituted The militia also tore down and swept away a tent city the anti- After the opening liturgy and orientation, progressive changes by implementing a Kuchma movement had established only hours before. The police action came after some the students were treated to a picnic as a new optional uniform consisting of navy 25,000 people had marched through the city center on September 16 and held a mass public way of starting off the school year on a “skorts” for girls and white polo shirts rally in Kyiv’s European Square calling for the resignation of President Leonid Kuchma. happy note. and navy vests for both boys and girls. “The protest – called ‘Arise Ukraine!’ – was organized by the president’s political oppo- Little did the youngsters know of the Sister Stephanie was added to the faculty nents to coincide with the second anniversary of the disappearance of Heorhii Gongadze, work and effort needed to keep those as first grade teacher and Sister Zenovia the young journalist who had become the center of a protracted controversy in Ukraine after school doors open. continues to teach second grade; thereby audiotapes ostensibly implicating Mr. Kuchma and his cronies in the disappearance became Historic and sweeping changes have preserving the religious presence at the public several months later,” wrote Roman Woronowycz of our Kyiv Press Bureau. occurred at St. John’s School since the school. Three separate columns – representing three different political ideologies – marched down Rev. Bohdan Lukie, pastor, announced The school board members have met the streets of the city, shouting “Kuchma Out.” They converged at European Square, where that St. John’s Parish would no longer be every week during the past summer and Viktor Yushchenko of the Our Ukraine bloc, along with leaders of opposition factions in able to support the school. A grassroots have already produced the following Parliament, the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, the Socialists and Communists, awaited them. Rally effort was launched to raise funds, restruc- innovations and improvements: speakers cited the need to put aside ideological differences in order to oust Mr. Kuchma. ture the school and develop the trust need- • purchased or obtained through dona- Afterwards, demonstrators set up more than 150 tents on either side of the presidential ed to convince the Parish Council and offices and in front of the Cabinet of Ministers Building. They demanded that the presi- tions all new computers for the computer Archbishop-Metropolitan Stefan Soroka dent accept a petition and resolutions passed during the rally and agree to meet representa- lab; that the school can and must survive. The tives of the opposition. Only about 1,000 protesters remained when state militia officers • wired all of the new computers into a concerted effort of the entire community, began congregating in ever-increasing numbers around the Presidential Administration network with a server and back-up server led by the Ad Hoc Committee for the Building after midnight. By 4 a.m. on September 17 observers estimated that close to for teacher control and greater computer Development of St. John’s School, culmi- 10,000 militia had gathered at the spot. Wearing black helmets and bulletproof vests, and teaching ability; nated in the creation in June of the inde- wielding flexible batons and metal shields, officers of the Berkut special forces encircled • sent all teachers to workshops for pendent St. John’s School Board, with Dr. the tent city, taking apart tents and flaying the protesters. In less than 15 minutes the tent improved computer use in teaching; Ross Robak elected president. city was gone and the protesters were scattered. • held conferences with outside educa- The independent school board, with its In an interview with The Standard, a newspaper published in Austria, where Mr. tors in the community to share new own constitution and by-laws, has Kuchma was at the time of the demonstrations, the Ukrainian president said the exis- teaching concepts; allowed St. John’s School to formulate tence of the opposition movement and the demonstrations being held were sufficient • consulted with grant-writing profes- its own budget, separate from the proof that democracy in Ukraine is alive and well. “We are still learning democracy sionals and identified potential new and how people can demonstrate their disagreement with state policy.” benefactors; Myron Martynetz is a member of St. • drafted standards and criteria for Source: “Protesters in Kyiv demand Kuchma’s resignation,” by Roman Woronowycz, John’s School Board and chairman of the Kyiv Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly, September 22, 2002, Vol. LXX, No. 38. St. John’s Festival Committee. (Continued on page 16) No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

takers. I think we own fewer businesses PERSPECTIVES Faith in God is key than any other ethnic group. The Fourth Wave is not afraid to risk and are starting BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY to change in Ukraine businesses. They also place a lot of Dear Editor: importance on education. At the time that the Fourth Wave start- When The Ukrainian Weekly arrives ed arriving, our institutions and churches Ukraine is not Russia: the latest version at my home, the first thing I look for is were empty. The youngest people at the column by Myron Kuropas. He is a liturgy were in their 50s. The Ukrainian Leonid Kuchma has written a new The Renaissance of the 1920s, we great storehouse of knowledge and wis- community was dying off. The Third book, “Ukraine is not Russia.” You’d know, ended with the Famine and Terror dom, putting this gift to use with brilliant Wave may not have lasted another gener- think that issue was resolved once and of the ’30s followed by World War II in writing. ation. The arrival of the new immigrants for all in December 1991 when the ’40s. It wasn’t until 1970 that anoth- The August 31 column “Why can’t breathed life and vigor into our institu- Ukrainians overwhelmingly voted for er Ukrainian leader, Communist Party they be like us?” is especially insightful. tions. independence, but apparently not. Secretary Petro Shelest, published a ver- In my view, the personality of the Soviet The Third Wave (post-World War II) Written with the help of a team of histo- sion of “Ukraine is not Russia,” calling it citizen was formed and shaped in large immigration had a few advantages: rians, President Kuchma describes his “Oh Ukraine, Our Soviet Land!” part by terror. Throughout history, the 1. They were here legally. They could 513-page book as “explanatory for those Taken at face value, Shelest doesn’t people whose descendants lived under get any job they were capable of doing. millions of people in Ukraine and Russia say anything earth shattering. Ukrainians, the Soviet regime did not experience the Many of the Fourth Wave are here ille- who do not understand this simple truth.” he wrote, had finally achieved a “national Reformation, the Renaissance and the gally, which makes it hard to step into Mr. Kuchma is to be commended for state [that was] a powerful industrial Enlightenment which led to our Western professional jobs for which they are writing his book, but I must say he’s not country with a highly developed agricul- way of thinking. But the main curse was well-educated. the first Ukrainian leader to do so and not tural sector...” As for Ukraine’s culture? state-enforced atheism. Churches were 2. The Third Wave was ruthlessly cut even the first to have written Ukraine is “Despite the burden of national oppres- not Russia. At least three others authored persecuted, destroyed, or corrupted. off from contact with Ukraine. They sion throughout the centuries, the the same book, albeit with different titles. Ukrainian people have been able to pre- It is amazing how well the Ukrainian could concentrate on bettering them- Mykhailo Hrushevsky, wrote his own serve and develop their language, won- people have valiantly survived all these selves and building up our Ukrainian version of “Ukraine is not Russia” with the derful national traditions, above all the cruelties and tragedies. Despite these community. The Fourth Wave sends a 10-volume History of Ukraine-Rus’. When tradition of the struggle for freedom and unbelievable hardships, I find the large percentage of their earnings home Ukrainian people to be extremely hos- he first started it in the 1890s, Ukraine was created classic Ukrainian literature.” Who to their families. “Little Russia,” a region of “Greater” could object to that? As Kuchma says in pitable and warm. This characteristic is I would like to ask Dr. Kuropas to true regardless of age, socioeconomic Russia; the Ukrainian language a mere his own book, this is a simple truth. visit Trenton sometime. I would like to dialect. Kyiv was identified as the cradle Still, asserting that Ukraine is a sepa- level or education. Here in America, as introduce him to many of these new well as in Ukraine, it is a wonderful of Russian civilization; modern Russia as rate country with its own language and immigrants. I am sure he would like the only descendant of Kyivan Rus’. culture has always seemed to bother a lot experience to work with Ukrainians. them and be very impressed by them. The hallmark of those who are least Hrushevsky disagreed fundamentally of Russians who saw the mere existence affected by the Soviet mentality are those Roman Kuzyk with that historical interpretation. Working of the Ukrainian nation as an affront and out of the Austro-Hungarian province of who are committed Christians. They put Trenton, N.J. a threat. In 1863, for example, Russia’s their faith in God, not in the state – Galicia (Halychyna) where Ukrainian cul- Internal Affairs Minister decreed, “a which could never be trusted. ture could develop freely, he tapped into a Little Russian language has not, does not I try to be careful in making general- wealth of geological, archeological and and cannot exist” and banned the publi- izations about various groups or nation- Re: pride and respect archival sources to demonstrate how the cation of books in Ukrainian, a language Ukrainian nation developed independently alities. All mankind is afflicted with sin – he insisted did not exist in the first place. of any other and showed the continuity manifested as selfishness, arrogance, for national anthems If Skrypnyk’s policy was a reaction to between Kyivan Rus’ and modern Ukraine. estrangement, pride, ungratefulness and Dear Editor: Tsarist Russification, then Stalin’s Terror Hrushevsky’s thesis, of course, con- more. These traits exist in people from and Famine in Ukraine were a reaction to flicted not only with Russian historiogra- all parts of the globe. American individu- From time to time we hear and read Ukrainianization. Soviet propaganda phy, but with Russian imperial policy as als, organizations and businesses are not about Americans of Ukrainian descent condemned Skrypnyk for promoting well. In less than a generation, history exempt. Only the transforming power of being criticized for speaking in “counter-revolutionary nationalistic rub- itself confirmed its soundness when the Jesus Christ can redeem individuals from Ukrainian in public by those who over- bish,” and “alienating the Ukrainian lan- Russian Empire collapsed in 1917 and guage from Russian.” With torture and a their sinful state, and set them in the hear us on the street, in restaurants, at Ukrainians rallied to a state of their own, show trial looming, Skrypnyk committed right relationship with God and with social events, etc. electing Hrushevsky as its president. suicide in 1933. their fellow man. Attempts to embarrass or shame us Hobbled by the accumulated weight of For his part, the 65-year-old I am most grateful to The Weekly for into avoiding speaking in our native serfdom, illiteracy and Russification that Hrushevsky was attacked as “the ideolo- providing information and insights that tongue is more than rude, it is insensi- had oppressed Ukrainians for centuries, gist of the Ukrainian counter-revolutionary educate its readers about Ukraine. tive. Actually, we should see it for what it really is – a form of bigotry. Sadly, Hrushevsky’s republic soon succumbed to bourgeoisie,” and “the untamed enemy of Clifford Netz there are those who do not quite under- multiple invasions and revolutionary chaos. Soviet rule.” Arrested and exiled, he died Maple Grove, Minn. stand what the United States truly is – Still, the view that Ukraine is a separate under somewhat mysterious circum- the home of freedom for people of all political entity with a distinct language and stances, the result of an operation. backgrounds. culture had become widely accepted and The Ukrainian Renaissance ended Yet, we Ukrainians at times tend to Lenin’s Bolsheviks were forced to accept a with the destruction of nearly 80 percent An invitation to meet take this wonderful freedom for granted Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. of Ukraine’s cultural elite and 7 million and do not demonstrate our pride as citi- Led by Education Commissar Mykola farmers, their wives and children starved with Trenton activists zens of this great country when opportu- Skrypnyk, Ukrainians embraced Lenin’s to death. Dear Editor: nities present themselves. Examples of stated nationality policies with unbridled Against that ghastly backdrop, the this are seen year after year at our major enthusiasm. Pent up for generations, Kremlin perceived Shelest’s book 37 years My answer to Myron Kuropas’ ques- Ukrainian summer festivals. Ukrainian culture in the 1920s erupted in a later as yet another threat. Moscow rolled multifarious renaissance of every art form: tion “Why can’t they be more like us?” Ever notice that most of the crowd out the tired charge of “national narrow- theater, literature, cinema, painting, radio, is: “I’m glad they are not.” I am a mem- does not sing when “The Star-Spangled mindedness” and purged the author. Shelest dance, music. In short order, the country ber of the Third Wave (post-World War Banner” is played, yet raise their voices was allowed to live, but ended up in exile. was transformed: writing in 1927, an II) immigration. aloud to sing the Ukrainian national Although, Mr. Kuchma is careful to American reporter noted how “[in 1924] Psychoanalysis of the general Soviet anthem? Makes a person wonder. explain that he doesn’t intend for his book population does not describe the Fourth Russian still held its own as a dual lan- to pit Ukrainians against Russians, implicit guage. But today one could almost walk the Wave (post-independence) immigration Paul S. Ewasko in his decision to publish is the charge that streets of Kiev, or Kiiv, as the Ukrainians that settled in Trenton, N.J. They are Dalton, Pa. for many Russians, nothing’s changed. patriotic and hard-working, and are will- insist on calling it, without realizing the city They’re still unwilling to accept Ukraine’s has any connection with Russia.” ing to donate their time to help the legitimacy. Some Ukrainians question that Skrypnyk, who spoke fluent Russian, went as well. On the other hand, there’s no Ukrainian community. Eighty percent of The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes so far as to communicate with Joseph Stalin denying that indeed a great deal has the board of the Ukrainian Home are letters to the editor and commen- through an interpreter to underscore the changed. Besides independence and the from the Fourth Wave. As every taries on a variety of topics of con- principle of equality between the Ukrainian bureaucratic infrastructure that goes with Ukrainian knows, being a member of an cern to the Ukrainian American and Russian languages. it, Ukraine has an army and police force, “uprava” means that you do the work. and Ukrainian Canadian commu- During the height of the cultural revival nation-building tools that Hrushevsky, Within a year or two of coming here, nities. Opinions expressed by in 1929-1930, Skrypnyk published four vol- Skrypnyk and Shelest never had. their children are at the top of their class- columnists, commentators and let- umes of his speeches, brochures and arti- So what do I think of Kuchma’s book? es and winning awards. They are proud cles. His basic message? Ukraine is not ter-writers are their own and do Since he wrote it in Russian, a language I to be Ukrainians and will be a great asset Russia. As for Hrushevsky, he took a posi- don’t understand, I can’t comment until I get to the Ukrainian community. They will not necessarily reflect the opinions tion at the Academy of Sciences in Kyiv a Ukrainian (or English) translation. In the also be a great benefit to America. of either The Weekly editorial and quietly resumed work on his History. meantime, I’m waiting to hear what Russian They are also more entrepreneurial staff or its publisher, the President Putin thinks of it. Maybe he’ll be than the Third Wave. The Third Wave is Ukrainian National Association. Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is: inspired to write a book of his own. I have very well educated, but we are not risk [email protected]. the perfect title: Ukraine is not Russia. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38

THE 12th ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Saskatoon by Al Kachkowski SASKATOON – The third Ukraine Day in the Park, Saskatoon’s newest annual summer festival, was staged August 23 by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Saskatoon Branch. The festival took place in downtown Saskatoon’s Kiwanis Park immediately north of the city’s landmark hotel, the Delta Bessborough. A record attendance of over 4,000 was recorded. Eighteen performing groups from Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert provided a dynamic program of entertainment on the large outdoor stage. The day began with an ecumenical moleben prayer service held at 11 a.m. at the fountain adjacent to the festival site. Clergy from the Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox churches of Saskatoon led the service. Following the prayer service, the rais- ing of the flag of Ukraine was presided over by Eugene Krenosky, UCC-SPC president, assisted by two youths, Carmella Kondra and Jason Uhryn. All present then sang the Ukrainian national anthem, “Sche ne Vmerla Ukraina.” Activities then moved to the festival site, where participants enjoyed food and beverage service supplied by vendors rep- resenting various Ukrainian organizations. Cultural displays and children’s activities The crowd enjoys a performance by the Saskatoon School of Dance. attracted interest while everyone waited of Regina to deliver greetings. Mr. was opened and closed by the Pavlychenko venirs by Taras Bayda of Fialka for the concert to start at 2 p.m. Folklorique Ensemble and the Yevshan Promotions. Masters of ceremonies George Hupka Krenosky challenged the organizers to “continue to develop and grow your Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble. Other At 6:30 p.m. the stage filled with the and Lesia Sorkokan-Normand opened the local groups performing were Larissa and 200 performers and other young people stage program by welcoming everyone Ukraine Day in the Park so that it becomes one of the premiere cultural events in Tania Makuch, bandura duet; Alexandra present for the much-anticipated balloon present and noting the significance of the Hartshorn, tsymbaly; Hurkit, violins and launch. Approximately 600 blue and yel- Saskatchewan in 2005 as we celebrate the day conducted in conjunction with the guitar; Tut i Tam, instrumental ensemble; low helium-filled balloons were released 12th anniversary of the independence of 100th anniversary of our province.” and Super Carpathians, instrumental as the recorded patriotic vocal rendition of Ukraine. They then called Mr. Krenosky The four-hour stage show that followed ensemble. Also in the spotlight were “Hey vy, Kozachenky” by Nazarij Saskatoon dance groups, Vesnianka, Yaremchuk filled the air with soul-stirring Rushnychok, Sonechko, Zuravel, Sonia’s music. This was followed by the Ukrainian School of Dance, the Saskatoon School of national anthem, sung as the balloons Dance, as well as two bands, Zvook and receded as mere specs in the blue sky. the Skylarks. Guest troupes from out of The evening concluded with dancing to town were the Barveenok Dancers from music provided by two live bands, the Prince Albert and two older adult dance Skylarks and Zvook. groups, Rika of Prince Albert and Zorya of Event chairman Slawko Kindrachuk North Battleford. summed up of the festival this way: “We A colorful atmosphere was provided by were blessed with wonderful weather, the array of tents, yellow and blue stream- happy volunteers, talented performers and ers and red “kalyna” (actually balloons) in an enthusiastic crowd. It’s really encourag- the trees. The comfortable and beautiful ing to see an increase in attendance.” surroundings overlooking the South A report on the day’s activities was pro- Saskatchewan River resulted in a pleasant vided by Global Television that same and relaxing day for all present. evening. The cultural display tents accommodat- Organizers thanked all the financial ed an art display of works by Olena and contributors and especially the event’s Valeri Zintchouk, books by authors Danny major sponsors: the Ukrainian Canadian Evanishen and Larry Warwaruk, a geneal- Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, Rainbow ogy display by Bohdan A. Bayda and sou- Cinemas and the government of Canada.

Kids enjoy Saskatoon’s Ukraine Day in the Park. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 9 Future leaders attend USUF Youth Leadership Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation host- ed its 2003 Youth Leadership Program (YLP) on August 2-8. This special “Washington experience” introduces col- lege students, age 18-22, to some of the essential elements of leadership in a weeklong program of meetings and dis- cussions at some of DC’s key institutions. Through interaction with leaders in Washington, stu- dents learn about public policy, the political process, U.S.- Ukraine relations, the importance of the Ukrainian American community in U.S.-Ukraine affairs, the organi- zations active in Ukraine, the need for activism and the wide genre of careers available in Washington. Youth Leadership Program participants are selected on the basis of their academic excellence and proven leader- ship experience. Learning from last year’s experience that international students gain and add much to the overall value of the program, the foundation opened the 2003 Youth Leadership Program to international students, par- ticularly to those with demonstrated experience in U.S.- Ukraine relations and/or Ukraine-West relations. Of the 13 students, there were four Ukrainian citizens, one Polish citizen, seven Ukrainian-Americans, and one American. The 2003 Youth Leadership Program participants were: Alexander Aguilera of Papillion, Neb., a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Kearney; Vasyl Dutchak of Chernivtsi, Ukraine, a graduate of the International Business School in Groningen, the Netherlands; Volodymyr Hirnyk of Stamford, Conn., a student transfer- ring from International Business School in Groningen, to the University of Connecticut; Aleksandr Kalashnik of Binghamton, N.Y., a recent graduate of Binghamton University (SUNY); Volodymyr Makar of Brooklyn, N.Y., a student transferring from Mount Allison University in (Canada) to the University of Amsterdam; Orest Sopka of Parma, Ohio, a junior at Carnegie Mellon University; Wolodymyr Szczupak of East Setauket, N.Y., a freshman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rustem Umerov of Kyiv, a senior at the National Participants of the 2003 Youth Leadership Program in front of the White House. Academy of Management (Kyiv); Nataliya Chapovska of Ternopil, Ukraine, a senior at Bethany Lutheran College; USAID activities in Ukraine. In regard to AIDS and part of this effort as a “producer of security, not a con- Tamara Heimur of Randolph, N.J., a recent graduate of HIV, Mr. Makar explained, “Ukraine’s youth has no sumer.” As Ukraine reforms internally, “it will become an New York University; Justyna K. Jerzewski of Chicago, a occupation. There are no longer pioneer clubs from the example and can demonstrate what success is to the rest of senior at DePaul University; Lada Roma Pastushak of past. They are a ‘generation of hooligans’ and have the newly independent states,” he stated. Richboro, Pa., a freshman at Rider University; and Natalie nothing to do. What needs to be done about this? We To understand the Ukrainian perspective on U.S.- Shevchuk of Matawan, N.J., a senior at the College of need to organize clubs and activities for youth in the Ukraine relations, students met with Volodymyr New Jersey. small and large cities in Ukraine.” Yatsenkivskyi, minister-counselor at the Embassy of Program activities Mr. Dutchak added, “Education is a problem as well – I Ukraine. Mr. Yatsenkivskyi outlined the history of U.S.- think that’s why drugs and HIV is such a problem. Ukraine relations, the role of the Ukrainian American The official program opened on Saturday evening at Ukraine also needs programs to keep its young men within community in those sustained relations, and motivated the home of Robert and Nadia McConnell, president of the country. Many have nothing and leave Ukraine students to believe in the future of U.S.-Ukraine rela- the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation. YLP participants, USUF because they don’t want to be on the street and don’t want tions by taking part in them. “We can be successful if staff and interns, and other friends of the foundation were to get involved in illegal activity.” you can be successful. A lot depends on you to make a present. Guest speakers Maj. Gen. Nicholas Krawciw Participants also met with George Beebe, special advi- (U.S. Army, Ret.) and Ambassador William Green difference. Everything is in your hands. Anyone who sor to the vice-president for national security affairs, at the wants business with Ukraine can have it. Today is a time Miller, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine gave formal vice-president’s Ceremonial Hall in the Old Executive presentations on their careers with the U.S. Department for opportunities,” he underscored. Office Building. Mr. Beebe commented on the war on ter- Participants learned about the power of advocacy in a of Defense and State Department and their insights on rorism, which he said is also a war of ideas to make the the prospects and problems of U.S.-Ukraine relations. world safer, better and more secure. Ukraine needs to be (Continued on page 15) Students met with Paula Dobriansky, undersecretary of global affairs, and Steve Pifer, deputy assistant secre- tary for European and Eurasian affairs at the U.S. State Department. Ms. Dobriansky, a Ukrainian American, currently over- sees humanitarian assistance to Iraq and Afghanistan and has worked with several programs in Eastern Europe in the past, including Ukraine. She explained that, despite the exigencies of Iraq and Afghanistan, there is a constant: “Ukraine matters.” Though U.S.-Ukraine relations went through some rough times in the second Kuchma adminis- tration, Ms. Dobriansky affirmed that the objectives and goals of the United States remain the integration of a dem- ocratic Ukraine into the Western community. One of the most memorable meetings of the week was with Gloria Steele, deputy assistant administrator of the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Ms. Steele highlighted some of the target areas of USAID’s pro- grams in Ukraine, such as HIV/AIDS, corruption, agri- cultural reform, trafficking in women, and the impor- tance of programs like the Youth Leadership Program that support the development Ukraine’s future leaders. Ms. Steele then opened the meeting to the students and asked for their comments on the Youth Leadership Program. Mr. Umerov, a student at the National Academy of Management in Kyiv and a native of Crimea, said, “I didn’t know the definition of trans- parency before this program. Now I know the definition of transparency because I have seen it. I can now return and share what I learned here back in Ukraine.” The students also responded to some of Ms. Steele’s opening comments with their own suggestions for new The group with officials of the Close Up Foundation in Washington. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38

polices of any supranational body to super- couldn’t,” explained Mr. Stetskiv. with his presentation, was quick to point With reservations... sede Ukrainian law. The lawmaker said that in his opinion out errors in Mr. Azarov’s remarks. First (Continued from page 1) The three ministers were tasked on the prime minister had rammed the more he noted that Kyiv must keep in mind Summit in Yalta, the two branches of September 10 with preparing an analysis general statement through the government that the intentions and interests of the government engaged in heated and frac- to determine what needed to be done to outside the formal process, which “now four countries who would become part of tious internal discussions on the matter of bring the treaty into line with Ukrainian opens the door to Ukraine’s gradual entry the common market are very different. “For our Russian colleagues at the the economic union, which was original- policy and law to be presented at the into the Russian economic zone.” September 17 session. highest echelons, the customs union for ly proposed by Moscow and Kyiv in Minister of the Economy and European As the Cabinet of Ministers session them is the minimum level of coopera- February after earlier efforts by President Integration Khoroshkovskyi had led the began and as journalists waited for word on internal dissent within the government over tion, while for us the maximum level is a Kuchma to give Ukraine some trading how the ministers would go on the matter Ukraine’s participation in the common eco- free trade zone,” said Mr., strength by arranging a free trade zone of the economic agreement, several law- nomic space, which largely took the form Khoroshkovskyi. for the region had failed. makers present to observe the meeting of a heated spat with First Vice Prime The minister of the economy also cor- Since then, much of the debate within abruptly entered the press room to inform Minister Mykola Azarov, who had helped rected Mr. Azarov’s observation that the corridors of power in Kyiv had concen- that a statement announcing government formulate the draft treaty. Ukraine would receive reduced oil and trated on how deeply Ukraine should enter approval for the economic zone had been The disagreement between the two gov- gas prices from Russia – a matter that has into an economic relationship with the three issued without a roll call vote and even ernment officials over how to proceed often been at the heart of the problems other countries. While President Kuchma before the formal meeting had begun. played out in the Verkhovna Rada during a between the two countries and has led to and the Ukrainian government had stated National Deputy Taras Stetskiv of the special Government Day session on massive Ukrainian debt owed to repeatedly that they saw no need to go fur- Our Ukraine faction said that Mr. September 16 dedicated to the matter. Moscow. ther than the initial stage of a free trade Lavrynovych and Mr. Gryshchenko failed During his presentation to the parlia- “Regarding the price of energy, let us zone, Moscow had suggested that the end to show for the session, while Mr. mentary session Mr. Azarov extolled the understand clearly here that [the inability goal should be a customs union with a sin- Khoroshkovskyi walked out after the benefits the treaty would give Ukraine, to get a single price] is the main reason gle currency, in effect, a common market. statement – ostensibly approved by a including the development of new mar- all our earlier efforts to engage Russia in Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych’s majority of the Cabinet – was read by the kets for its products and, most important- a free trade zone had failed,” explained Cabinet could not find consensus on sup- prime minister. ly, a single price for energy sources, Mr. Khoroshkovskyi. porting the move into a common market The resolution, read to journalists by which he said would finally “raise the National Deputy Yulia Tymoshenko, a during two previous sessions. Three minis- Prime Minister Yanukovych’s press sec- country’s standard of living.” leader of the opposition and the former ters whose voices were key to which way retary, Taras Avrakhov, stated: “Ukraine “Russia fully understands what this chairman of United Energy Systems, at the Cabinet would go on the matter – should and will realize the creation of a [treaty] means: the same price for energy one time the leading energy trading firm Minister of Economy and European ‘common economic space,’ in a format sources,” stated Mr. Azarov. in Ukraine, was more direct regarding Integration Valerii Khoroshkovskyi, and within limits that do not hamper Mr. Azarov also said that during his recent price benefits for energy sources when she Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostyantyn Ukraine’s course toward European and participation in the WTO’s Cancun confer- addressed the legislative body a bit later. Gryshchenko and Minister of Justice Euro-Atlantic integration and its accession ence he had been told of no roadblocks to “Mr. Azarov should know the differ- Oleksander Lavrynovych – had twice to the World Trade Organization.” membership in the trade organization ence between tariffs and prices and should voiced concerns as to how the document, if The four-paragraph statement was should Ukraine join Russia, Kazakstan know that in this agreement tariffs will be signed, would affect Ukraine’s European signed by Prime Minister Yanukovych. and Belarus in a common market. leveled, but that prices, which are not set integration and membership in the WTO. Mr. Stetskiv said he was most taken He repeatedly emphasized that the by the Russian Federation because all the Justice Minister Lavrynovych had also aback by the fact that the government treaty was simply a framework agreement companies are now private, will be set by expressed doubt that it was constitutionally failed to address the analysis the three and that each country would determine those firms,” explained Mrs. Tymoshenko. allowable to give a supranational body key ministers had developed as tasked. the level of its integration, which meant Other dissenting voices heard during decision-making authority over Ukrainian “There are seven or eight points to Ukraine could agree to become part of a the special parliamentary session noted economic policy, as foreseen in the eco- which they expressed very proper and free trade zone but avoid the deeper inte- that the agreement violates the nomic union if it were taken to the stage very specific reservations. The reservations gration entailed by a customs union. Constitution of Ukraine, because it pro- desired by Moscow. The Ukrainian very specifically pointed out which posi- Mr. Khoroshkovskyi, who followed vides for a supranational body made up Constitution does not allow for the laws or tions Ukraine could support and which it the first prime minister to the podium (Continued on page 23) No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 11

Ukraine’s Iryna Merleni is top female wrestler at World Championships by Andrew Nynka Championships. In freestyle wrestling competitors win NEW YORK – Ukraine won a gold and a matches by either pinning an opponent – bronze medal at the 2003 Freestyle when a competitor’s two shoulder blades Wrestling World Championships in New touch the mat – or by acquiring the most York on September 12-14, and qualified six points during the match. If a match is tied out of a possible 11 wrestlers for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. after six minutes, competitors wrestle in a Ukraine’s Iryna Merleni (née Melnyk) three-minute sudden-death overtime period won her third consecutive World where the first person to score a point wins Championship in the women’s 48-kilogram the match. (105.5 pound) division and will defend her Unlike Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle title as the best in the world at next year’s wrestling lets competitors use their legs (for Summer Olympics. pushing, lifting or tripping) and hold oppo- “This is amazing, I can’t believe it,” nents below the waist. Wrestlers are expect- Merleni said to her coach after a dramatic ed to always attack; any passivity or delay gold medal match. The Ukrainian defeated on the part of a competitor could mean Patricia Miranda of the United States 5-4 in points for the opponent. the final in front of some 13,000 fans at In addition to Merleni, Ukraine’s Madison Square Garden. With only seconds Liudmila Golovchenko qualified for next left in the match, Miranda tried desperately year’s Olympics with a fourth-place finish in for a point to send the match to overtime but the women’s 63-kilogram (138.75 pound) Andrew Nynka came up short. division. Both women will be part of histo- Ukraine’s Iryna Merleni steps behind America’s Patricia Miranda to earn a point After she won, Merleni broke down in ry as women’s wrestling will make its during their gold medal match in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. tears and hugged her coaches, saying, Olympic debut next year. “Three times, three times, I can’t believe it.” Considering Merleni’s dominance in her final first round pool bout, 11-0, 2 minutes 55-kilogram (121 pound) weight class. weight class, she could conceivably be one After the match Miranda said she was and 38 seconds into the match, giving her a Zakharuk lost to Uzbekistan’s Dilshod of the first women to win an Olympic medal disappointed with her performance: “I didn’t bye until the quarterfinals, where she beat Mansurov in the semifinal match, 5-4, but in her sport. do what I needed to do for my wrestling, Japan’s Sakamoto Makiko 5-2. Merleni “She’s talented and very fast,” said rebounded to take the bronze with a dramat- and it wasn’t as much about anything she won her semifinal bout 6-1 against Li Hui of Switzerland’s Karin Wild, an opponent of ic overtime win against Iran’s Mohammed [Merleni] did.” China, setting up the final against Miranda. However, Merleni so dominated the com- Merleni in the first round. “I think she’s got Aslani. With the score tied 2-2, Zakharuk In the first round of competition athletes petition in the opening round – earning 26 to be the person to watch in Athens.” threw Aslani to the mat 22 seconds into the are placed, based upon a random draw with points in her first three matches while giving Merleni pinned Wild 1 minute and 7 sec- extra period to win the match 5-2. no seeding, into a pool of three or four ath- none up – that she also earned the title of top onds into the match; next she pinned Peru’s Ukraine missed out on two other opportu- female wrestler for the 2003 World Livanis Rivera in 55 seconds. She won her letes. The athlete must win that pool in nities to medal when Serhii Priadun and order to advance into the single-elimination Golovchenko lost their bronze medal match- brackets. The winners of the semifinals es and dropped to fourth place. compete for the gold and silver medals, Priadun, wrestling in the men’s top while the losers of the semifinals compete weight class of 120 kilograms (264.5 for the bronze medal and fourth place. All pounds), lost his match to heavily favored of the other final placements are determined Ali Reza Rezaei of Iran by a score of 3-0. by a point scoring system. Although the loss relegated Priadun to On the men’s side, Ukraine’s Oleksander Zakharuk won a bronze medal in the men’s (Continued on page 14)

The Zuk family is searching for any archives/documents relating to the life of Bishop Joseph A. Zuk, Ph.D. Gold medalist Iryna Merleni stands atop the medal podium as Ukraine’s national anthem is played. Silver medalist Patricia Miranda of the U.S. is on the left and Born in the village of Pidkamin in what is today’s Ivano- bronze medalist Li Hui of China is on the right. Frankivsk Oblast in 1872, he received his Ph.D. from the University of Innsbruck in 1899.

Became Rector of Lviv Theological Seminary in 1907-1908, Vicar General and Papal Proto Notary of Bosnia, 1908-1914, Rector, Mitered Prelate, Papal Nuncio in Vienna, 1914-1920.

Surveyed Ukrainian North American Churches in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

He converted to Orthodoxy in 1927, became Bishop of the UOCA in 1932 and the leader of the pan-Orthodox Synod, murdered by the NKVD on Stalin’s direct order, Red Army day, 1934 in Florida.

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CONCERTby Bohdan REVIEW:Markiw “Moisei” and the Forte String Quartet with guest soloistsThe concluding at the part Grazhda of the program was devoted to the celebration of JEWETT, N.Y. – The 21st season of Maestro Skoryk’s 65th birthday. Among the Music and Art Center of Greene featured works were “Masterpieces for County’s summer concert series conclud- Piano,” written and played by the com- ed with outstanding performances of poser, and three of his songs as sung by classical music as part of “Music at the Mr. Chmyr. Grazhda,” with the two final concerts The concert proved to be an unforget- held on August 30 and 31. table and moving experience. A memo- The August 30 concert was a special rable evening ended with sustained event with the return of a special guest applause. artist, the distinguished Ukrainian com- poser/pianist Myroslav Skoryk. The pro- *** gram featured a presentation based on The August 31 concert featured the Maestro Skoryk’s new opera “Moisei” Forte String Quartet, resident at the (Moses). The opera, which is based on an Brooklyn Conservatory. The ensemble eponymous poem by the early 20th centu- comprises Mikhail Kuchuk and ry Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko, had its Oleksandr Abayev, violins; Roumi premiere in 2001 at the century-old Petrova, viola; and Stas Orlovsky, cello. Solomea Krushelnytska Theater for Opera The program opened with an inspired and Ballet in Lviv. During his visit to reading of Franz Schubert’s “Two Cellos Ukraine, Pope John Paul II stopped at the Quintet,” in which the quartet was joined Lviv opera house to meet with the com- by the star Ukrainian cellist Natalia poser and to give his blessing to the work. Khoma. The performance had the warm The concert program commenced with glow and subtle contours that the music Maestro Skoryk giving an overview of the invites with both cellists, producing a opera’s plot, which is centered on the tri- rich singing tone and a lovely Viennese als and tribulations of Moses in leading lilt. his people out of Egypt, a story that can The second part of the concert consist- well relate to Ukraine in present times. ed of an exquisite rarity, the “Concerto He then introduced the noted for Piano, Violin and String Quartet” by Ukrainian baritone Oleh Chmyr, who composer Ernest Chausson (1855-1899). was to sing the principal arias from the This four-part masterpiece featured two opera, accompanied on the piano by the superb Ukrainian soloists, the violinist composer himself. Three of the arias ren- Yuri Kharenko and the noted pianist dered were those delivered by Moses: Volodymyr Vynnytsky. Mr. Kharenko “Solitude has Enveloped Me,” “Woe to solidly dedicated himself to “sing” his You, Disobedient People” and “You exquisite violin part with silky sound, Pledged to Hear the Words about Maestro Myroslav Skoryk (left) and baritone Oleh Chmyr (right), with while Mr. Vynnytsky skillfully scooped Jehovah’s Kindness.” Another two arias Volodymyr Vynnytsky, music director, after the concert held on August 30 at the up thematic notes from the wild cascades Grazhda as part of the Music and Art Center of Greene County’s summer classi- of runs and arpeggios. Bohdan Markiw, an orchestral con- cal music series. The concert program presented excerpts from Maestro Skoryk’s The audience responded with a stand- ductor, concert violinist and chamber opera “Moisei” (Moses) as well as the composer’s piano works and songs. ing ovation, calling upon the musicians musician, is recently retired longtime to take repeated bows. librarian at Yale University and director sung by Moses’ antagonist, Datan, were However, Datan’s aria “He Who of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic also undertaken by Mr. Chmyr, namely, Pretends” was the vocal highlight of the *** Church Choir in New Haven, Conn. “He Who Pretends to be a Prophet” and performance. In it, Mr. Chmyr’s voice The 21st season was the production of “Futile Thread, Futile Prophecy.” turned from ironic to that of a thunderous the center’s new music director, Mr. In each aria Mr. Chmyr, who was in avalanche, that resounded with the Vynnytsky and the new executive direc- splendid voice, modulated the color of his refrain “He will be stoned.” tor, Ika Koznarska Casanova. voice to reflect the feelings conveyed by To give the audience a better sense of With such an outstanding set of final Ilnytzkyj’s book wins the lyrics as well as to differentiate between the opera, the concert program also concerts, the new management is to be the two characters, Moses and Datan. included a video presentation of the work congratulated, with best wishes extended top prize in Ukraine Mr. Chmyr’s velvety voice in made during a performance at the Lviv for future programs forming part of the “Solitude” was especially moving. Opera house. “Music at the Grazhda” series. at publishers’ forum LVIV – Prof. Oleh S. Ilnytzkyj’s book “Ukrainian Futurism, 1914-1930,” released in Ukrainian translation in August 2003, was recognized as best in the “Scholarly and Professional Literature” category at the 10th National Forum of Publishers held in Lviv on September 11-14, reported the American Association of Ukrainian Studies, citing news media reports from Ukraine. The forum is the most popular and largest book fair and gathering of pub- lishers in Ukraine. A jury of prominent scholars and writers chose top publica- tions in several categories. Last year the forum attracted between 30,000 and 40,000 attendees. This year, more than 520 representatives from the book indus- try had booths at the Palace of Arts in Lviv. Winners were announced at the Lviv State Theater of Opera and Ballet during the forum’s opening ceremonies. The English-language version of Prof. Ilnytzkyj’s book on Futurism, published by the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute and distributed by Harvard University Press, won the 1997 Best Book Award from the American Association of Ukrainian Studies. His more recent scholarly work, “Concordance to the Poetic Works of Taras Shevchenko,” co-authored with Dr. Members of the Forte String Quartet and guest soloists at the closing concert of the series held on August 31: (from left) George Hawrysch, won the 2003 Best Natalia Khoma, Stas Orlovsky, Mykhail Kuchuk, Roumi Petrova, Volodymyr Vynnytsky and Yuri Kharenko; (missing Book Award from the same association. from the photo: Oleksandr Abayev). No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 13 Excerpts of Skoryk’s “Moisei” presented at Embassy of Ukraine in Washington

by Yaro Bihun Special to The Ukrainian Weekly WASHINGTON – Since its premiere in Lviv in 2001, Myroslav Skoryk’s opera “Moisei” (Moses) has been staged in only two other cities, in Kyiv and Warsaw, and very few aficionados of Ukrainian classical music here are famil- iar with the work. On September 8 they had a chance to get at least a hint of what the opera looks and sounds like when the composer him- self introduced the work at a concert evening at the Embassy of Ukraine with the help of baritone Oleh Chmyr and a video recording of the first performance. The event, which also served to mark the composer’s 65th birthday, was held in conjunction with the Embassy’s cele- bration of the 12th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. In the first half of the program, Mr. Chmyr, accompanied by Mr. Skoryk on the piano, sang five short arias from the opera, three as Moses and two as his antagonist, Datan, which was followed by three video excerpts of the opera’s prologue, ballet and epilogue. Mr. Skoryk introduced and provided the con- text for each piece. The second half of the concert was devoted to Mr. Skoryk’s other works: Yaro Bihun piano pieces, among them his widely popular “Melodiya,” and “Hanterski Composer Myroslav Skoryk and baritone Oleh Chmyr performing at the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington. Vizerunky,” jazzy musical images of Gryshchenko recalled to Kyiv to become Hunter, N.Y., which were performed by Ukraine’s new foreign affairs minister, the composer, and a few songs based on folk melodies performed by Mr. Chmyr. the evening was opened by his deputy, This was not the first time Mr. and now acting chief of mission, Skoryk’s works have been performed in Volodymyr Yatsenkivskyi. Also on hand Washington, nor was it his first personal to greet the artists and guests was Natalia appearance here. Over the past five years Gryshchenko, the former ambassador’s a number of his compositions have been wife, who had not yet left for Ukraine. performed by Ukrainian artists and The concert was followed by a recep- ensembles in The Washington Group tion. Cultural Fund concert series and have The evening was not without a few received good reviews in the press. In drawbacks and glitches, which served to 1998 the fund hosted his 60th anniver- detract from what would otherwise have sary concert, with the Leontovych String been a uniquely enjoyable event. Quarter, pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky The Embassy’s piano developed a and the composer himself at the piano. sticking hammer mechanism early in the Mr. Chmyr, who had performed lead- concert, which Mr. Skoryk had to attend ing operatic roles in Ukraine, Russia and to on more than one occasion, as well as Poland, now teaches voice in New Jersey a noisy pedal. And – as the composer and most recently has appeared in the apologized before and after its showing – New Jersey State Opera production of the quality of the video, which was pro- Natalia Gryshchenko, the wife of Ukraine’s new foreign affairs minister, joins Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” composer Myroslav Skoryk (left) and baritone Oleh Chmyr following their With Ambassador Kostyantyn (Continued on page 14) concert at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington.

THE ART SCENE: Still lifes by Alexander Motyl featured in “After Hours” exhibit MALVERN, Pa. – An exhibit titled With regard to the artist’s recent work, ures, Motyl extends the mood of solitude of the Ukrainian Artists’ Association of “After Hours,” featuring the still lifes the site goes on to note that “Motyl presents and introspection of his earlier work.” America in New York City in 1975, and and figures in oil of Alexander Motyl a series of angular, elongated nudes braced Dr. Motyl studied painting with Leon subsequently, in 1980. He has taken part and Lauren Acton, respectively, opens at against starkly simplified landscapes. Goldin at Columbia University. Since his in a number of exhibits including The Tori Collection’s gallery on King Through the meditative beauty of such fig- first exhibit in a group show at the gallery “Habitats,” Agora Gallery, New York, Street, on Friday, September 26. The 1998; “Metro Art,” Ward-Nasse Gallery, exhibit will be on view through New York, 1999; Solo Show, Columbia November 8. University, New York, 1999; and, The Dr. Motyl, a professor of political sci- Phyllis Lucas Gallery, New York, 2000). ence at Rutgers University and author of Dr. Motyl’s previous exhibits at The numerous books and articles, is widely Tori Collection include: “Emergence: regarded as an expert on the subject of The Artistry of Color and Perception” nationalism in Eastern Europe. He is also held in New York in October 2001 and in one of the gallery’s leading artists. For Villanova, Pa., in November 2001. this exhibition, Dr. Motyl presents a new *** series of still lifes using images of bottles. The evolving corpus of Dr. Motyl’s Also featured in the exhibit are oils by work, which, as noted on the Tori Lauren Acton. Ms. Acton’s sensuous and Collection website, is “tersely styled and expressive images of the nude capture quietly rendered, ... hovers between the emotions of human relations. Ms. cityscape, still life and figures. Inspired Acton, who studied abroad in Paris and by his reverence for the ordinary, Italy, completed her studied at the Art Motyl’s most representational work proj- Institute of Boston at Lesley University. ects the prosaic features of urban archi- *** tecture. Personalized by the artist through a pictorial and symbolic focus, The Tori Collection has recently Windows align the artist’s gaze with the viewer’s emotion.” “Day’s End,” acrylic on canvas by Alexander Motyl, 36 x 24. (Continued on page 15) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38 Excerpts of Skoryk’s ...

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McConnell, Vice-President John A. Kun, Future leaders... CPP Project Director and Program (Continued from page 9) Coordinator Miriam Bates. Mayor Petro panel briefing with three of the founding Pshenyshniuk from Pervomaisk and members of the Action Ukraine Coalition, Mayor Roman Sushko from Kalush, two former Congressman Charles Dougherty Ukrainian officials visiting with the and Vera Andryczyk and Zenia Chernyk of Community Partnerships Program, also the Ukrainian Federation of America. The attended. Both mayors expressed their panelists spoke on how Action Ukraine gratitude for being invited to the closing works to advance a democratic Ukraine ceremony and their hope that Ukraine’s by developing more effective channels of youth will one day have the opportunity to communication between the U.S. participate in a similar program. Congress and the Ukrainian American The USUF is already looking ahead to community. the third annual Youth Leadership Earlier in the week, students also had Program 2004. The foundation’s hope is the chance to hear Michael Sawkiw Jr., that the Youth Leadership Program will president of the Ukrainian Congress inspire many in the Ukrainian American Committee of America, speak about the community’s next generation to follow history of his organization and the impor- lives of leadership and service on behalf tant role of the Ukrainian American com- of the immediate community and U.S.- munity in his work. Ukraine relations. At a meeting at the U.S.-Ukraine Like last year, the 2003 Youth Foundation, Vera Andrushkiw, program Leadership Program was free to partici- director of the Community Partnerships pating students. All program costs, includ- Project, provided a brief history and role of ing lodging, were borne by the U.S.- the Ukrainian American community and Ukraine Foundation. The foundation is introduced the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, very appreciative of the financial support its beginnings, current projects and how provided by individuals and organizations they can get involved with USUF. of the Ukrainian American community. In another panel, the foundation wel- comed three former Peace Corps volun- teers in Ukraine, Ken Bossong, Jason Campbell and Michael Kiefer. Each dis- Still lifes... cussed their reasons for choosing the (Continued from page 13) Peace Corps, their work and the realities opened its new gallery in historic of life abroad, offering entertaining sto- Malvern. As in the main collection, it has ries, and some of their most rewarding on display a wide range of contemporary experiences. fine arts featuring a number of leading In addition to the meetings around international artists living in and outside town, participants had the chance to the Untied States, including Cuba, attend leadership training seminars at the England, France, Italy, Japan and Close Up Foundation, the nation’s largest Taiwan. Exhibitions featuring a solo non-profit and non-partisan citizenship artist or group show are held every two education organization. Close Up Vice- months. President Charles Tampio led group dis- Gallery hours are Wednesday- cussions on leadership styles, the nature Friday,11 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 of leadership in democracy and how to a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information determine one’s personal leadership skills. and directions call (610) 408-0111 or e- The program concluded on Friday mail: [email protected] . morning with a certificate ceremony at the The work of both artists may be seen Taras Shevchenko Monument in down- on The Tori Collection website, town Washington led by USUF President www.toricollection.com.

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will be reversed. As parents are being asked 5th Annual Golf Tournament St. John’s School... to bypass their local schools, the board’s (Continued from page 6) goal is to have St. John’s academic, techni- financial aid with the goal of having all cal and extracurricular activity program Plast Open – Chicago immigrant students paying the full become better than any competing public or $3,000 tuition by their third year; parochial school in the area. The computer Pobratymy Foundation wishes to express thanks to all volunteers, • instituted a scholarship program with and upper grade math programs already have been upgraded and the faculty that has prize donors, and the following individuals and corporate sponsors recognized donors; • instituted real-time auditing, separate brought accolades to St. John’s academical- for their generous contributions to the 5th Annual Plast Golf Tournament ly over the years has been retained. held in Chicago on September 6, 2003. checking accounts and quarterly budgets overseen by both the Board and the The obvious drawing card of Parish Trustees; Ukrainian language and heritage instruc- st 1 Security Federal Savings Bank • established a standing committee of tion, as well as religious education in the Bohdanna and George Domino professional contractors, engineers, and Ukrainian Catholic rite cannot be dupli- Dr. and Mrs. Roman Dykun electricians to oversee maintenance, cated. There is no more nurturing or car- Luba and Oleh Skubiak improvements and repairs to the school ing school than St. John’s, where each Alpha Products, Mr. and Mrs. John Derkach buildings; child is special. Disciplinary problems Dennis Keller, Chairman & Co-CEO, DeVry Inc. • conducted a thorough inspection of are rare, and a healthy environment con- Park Ridge Pediatrics, Dr. Maria Hrycelak the school buildings with a four-page list ducive to learning is maintained by car- Selfreliance Ukranian American Federal Credit Union of needed maintenance and repair work; ing teachers and sharing students. Children who speak little English and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Koltuniuk • completed cosmetic improvements to the outside of the school; those who speak little Ukrainian help Mr. and Mrs. Julian Kulas each other and form lasting bonds. Olya and Nestor Popowych • created an alumni relations and donations program; Continuing fund-raising and financial REM Builders, Walter and Raisa Bratkiv • instituted an active recruitment pro- support from the community is needed to Drs. Andrew and Taisa Browar gram for newly arrived Ukrainian immi- maintain the school. To this end, numer- Dynamic Electronics, Inc., Myron Stasiuk, President grants, as well as established families; ous fund-raisers will be held during the Edgebrook MRI, George Kuritza, M.D. • conducted numerous in-house serv- course of the upcoming school year, Drs. Daniel and Christine Hryhorczuk ice programs for faculty and staff; and beginning with the annual St. John’s Ivan Roofing & Construction, Ivan and Olenka Shkrobut • opened lines of communication with Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, Dr. and Mrs. Roman Mycyk surrounding Ukrainian parishes in New September 27, from noon to 6 p.m., fol- North Avenue Animal Hospital, Dr. and Mrs. Roman Tkaczuk Jersey, including Whippany, Jersey City, lowed by a dance from 7 p.m. to midnight Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Ripecky Hoboken and Elizabeth. on the church and school grounds in Dr. and Mrs. Roman Saldan The new school board is committed to Newark. Admission to the festival is $5 Dr. and Mrs. Jarema Skirnyk developing St. John’s School to its fullest and includes a lengthy entertainment pro- Ronald L. Taylor, President & Co-CEO, DeVry Inc. potential. Many more steps need to be gram featuring professional Ukrainian Venetian Monument taken. entertainer,s as well as student performers. Mrs. Oksana Hulyk The primary need is for more students, as Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day of this brings down the cost of operating the Ukrainian music, dance, food, arts, crafts Metro Security, Wasyl Mirutenko, President school. Unfortunately, last year’s uncertain- and fun. Take the opportunity to visit the Mr. and Mrs. Andres Durbak ties over the future of the school led to school and hear further news of the school Avery Dennison, Vera Eliashevsky, Senior Vice President numerous students transferring. That trend and upcoming events. HPI Printing/Tandem Graphics, Jeff Santi

Proceeds from this event were designated for the ongoing activities of Plast intend to maintain the same contacts through the Pobratymy Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation. New U.S. envoy... here.” (Continued from page 1) The new envoy to Ukraine said he also September 18 at the post-graduate school would continue to support efforts to find of Kyiv State University, the new U.S. the murderers of Heorhii Gongadze, the envoy commented during a meeting with Ukrainian journalist whose death caused the press on the fact that nearly a week the development of an opposition move- Celebrate Ukraine’s into his job he had yet to officially pres- ment after state leaders were implicated. ent his credentials to President Leonid He mentioned that he would continue the Kuchma. Diplomatic tradition calls for a policy of his predecessor, Ambassador historic achievement: new ambassador to be received by the Carlos Pascual, to support the develop- head of state before beginning his work. ment of a free press in the country, as the rebirth of its independence “I understand that the president is a well as other democratic institutions. very busy man. I just arrived in Kyiv and Mr. Herbst again noted at this appear- I have not yet been in Crimea,” explained ance that Washington wanted to see Mr. Herbst, referring to the fact that Ukraine more closely tied to European President Kuchma had been in Yalta for and Western international structures and most of the week preparing for the sum- warned that Kyiv’s entry into an econom- mit of the Commonwealth of ic union with Moscow, Miensk and Independent States. Astana could hurt the process. Mr. Herbst stated during the press con- He also emphasized that Kyiv is high ference that he would continue to involve on Washington’s list of diplomatic and himself in human rights issues, as he had foreign policy priorities. done while ambassador to Uzbekistan, “The Embassy in Kyiv is one of the and to interact with all participants in the most important U.S. embassies in the country’s political processes, including world,” explained Mr. Herbst. “The work non-governmental organizations and the that is to be done between Ukraine and mass media. the U.S., particularly at this time, is “In Uzbekistan the Embassy and I extremely important not just for Ukraine stayed in close contact with human rights but for the U.S. as well. I consider it a supporters. The U.S. is strongly support- great honor that President [George] Bush “Ukraine Lives!” ive of democracy movements around the and Secretary [of State Colin] Powell this 288-page book world,” explained Ambassador Herbst. “I chose me for this position.” published by The Ukrainian Weekly transports you back to the time of perebudova and the independence regained in 1991, The Weekly’s collection of materials about the Famine and gives you an overview of the first decade The Ukrainian Weekly’s official website contains the largest collection of materials of life in newly independent Ukraine. on the Internet dedicated to the Great Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. Located at www.ukrweekly.com, the special section includes a chronology of the Price of $15 includes shipping and handling. Famine years, eyewitness accounts, editorials, media reports, stories about observanc- es of the Famine’s 50th anniversary in 1983, scholarly articles, interviews with jour- To order now call 973-292-9800, ext. 3042, nalists who reported on the Famine, transcripts of testimony on the Famine commis- or send mail orders to: sion bill ultimately passed by the U.S. Congress, texts of statements before the U.S. The Ukrainian Weekly, Subscription Department, Commission on the Ukraine Famine, references and other documentation, as well as the full text of The Ukrainian Weekly’s special issue on the Great Famine published 2200 Route 10, P. O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. on March 20, 1983. The section is completely searchable. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 17

NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE Ohio couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Nicholas and Mary Szmagala Bobeczko were married 65 years ago on August 6, 1938, at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church on West Seventh Street. A divine liturgy with the Rev. Canon Dr. John A. Ropke, pastor, and Dr. Michael Kulick, deacon, officiating was held on Sunday, August 3, at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church in Parma, Ohio, in honor of the couple’s 65 years together. The Bobeczkos are the proud parents of Gerald, who resides in Berlin, Md., with his wife, Mary Jo; and Daniel and his wife, Oxana, of Mentor, Ohio. The immediate family members gathered at a Nicholas and Mary Szmagala Bobeczko local restaurant for a small celebration. On Thursday, August 7, Nicholas and In honor of Nicholas and Mary S. Mary Bobeczko flew to Berlin, Md., Bobeczko the chiIdren of Gerald and where on Saturday, August 9, Gerald and Mary Jo Bobeczko, have purchased a Mary Jo Bobeczko had a lovely dinner at brick at the UNA resort, Soyuzivka. their home. Four generations were present at the memorable get-together: Paul and Laura Bobeczko, with Alex and Zachary, from Arlington, Va.; Anne and Joseph Callis, with Emily and Megan of Wayne, Pa.; Karen and Paul Ridder with twins Andrew and Katherine Ridder of Wayne, Pa. Grandson Daniel Bobeczko Jr. of Cleveland also attended. The Bobeczkos are active members of Ukrainian National Association Branch 102 of Cleveland. Nicholas was Financial Secretary in 1947-1956, while Mary assisted her husband with the duties of a secretary. Both are very active with the UNA Seniors that meet at Soyuzivka every year in June. They also volunteer in the community with senior projects. The Bobeczkos have attended many UNA conventions – Nicholas as a dele- gate and an active member of the Elections Commitee during many con- ventions and Mary as a guest. Members of the Szmagala, Woloshyn and Bobeczko families who were unable to attend the anniversary celebrations in August got together at a restaurant in Parma to celebrate the 65th jubilee as well as the 86th birthday of Mary S. Bobeczko, who was born on September 6, 1917. Mrs. Bobeczko is a daughter of the late Dmytro and Bronislawa Szmagala. Mr. Szmagala was a UNA Supreme Advisor for 25 years.

Communists come... (Continued from page 2) to change the Constitution of Ukraine. In reality, the majority have only 226 to 228 deputies and the CPU only 60, giving them less than the 300 plus votes required (i.e., only 286 to 288). Chairman Lytvyn, therefore, has predicted that the third draft will not be adopted before the October 2004 presidential elections. If the lack of 12 to 15 votes is overcome and the constitutional changes are in fact adopted, President Kuchma could be elect- ed by his parliament majority to become prime minister, to whom many of the cur- rent powers of the president would pass. Although Mr. Kuchma is constitutionally unable to be elected president for a third term, he could still survive politically by entering government, thereby postponing any problems surrounding his immunity – thanks, of course, to “anti-state” forces. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38 No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 19 Kharkiv Oblast livestock experts visit farms and agencies in Ohio

Olena Kulyk of Kharkiv Oblast examines a sample of the alfalfa Ohio’s Mohrfield Farms had to purchase this year because wet fields didn’t yield enough feed for its cows. by Jan Sherbin on imports from European Union coun- tries,” he explained. CINCINNATI – With much of Ukraine’s Mr. Vaillancourt booked the group to farm yield down substantially this year, the visit farms of various sizes, universities, learning experiences of a group of livestock trade associations, state agricultural experts from Kharkiv Oblast currently visit- organizations and agricultural extension ing the United States are especially impor- agents throughout the Midwest to expose tant. the group to the full supply chain and The group – a dozen people who work in support organizations necessary to sus- farm management plus three government tain the types of improvements America agriculture officials – spent three weeks in has been able to achieve. the Midwest in a quest to increase and mod- Especially important were meetings with ernize farm production. Though some of government agriculture officials, who those farms specialize in pigs, still others in explained that their objective is to assist cows, and others in poultry, they all need to farmers and outlined ways to do that. feed their livestock. The group’s August 11-31 study tour was At Mohrfield Farms in Pleasant Plain, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Ohio, the group saw prize-winning Holstein Development (USAID). dairy cows. They were particularly interest- The Center for Economic Initiatives ran a ed in the growing procedures Mohrfield similar livestock study tour in 2001 and has Farms uses to produce its cow-feed mixture. been tracking results. “We found that the The group noted the proportions of hay, 2001 group reduced their operating costs by silage, corn, and protein and mineral addi- an average of 18 percent and increased pro- tives that Mohrfield Farms uses to raise ductivity by an average of 36 percent, just in 1,500-pound animals. the first year after their tour,” Mr. Striking a chord with the Kharkiv group Vaillancourt noted. was Mohrfield Farms’ grain-growing expe- rience this summer. With extensive rains in the Midwest, Mohrfield Farms couldn’t grow what it needed and had to buy alfalfa from a Western producer. At Greenacres organic farm in Indian Hill, Ohio, the group saw the “rotating pasture” method of feeding livestock. Greenacres rotates its animals every three days. Cattle get first crack at virgin pasture so they get the most nutritious grass. When they move on, horses come next, then sheep, then poultry. Wastes from the animals fertilize the pasture, to which the animals return when new grass replaces what they’ve eaten. “Many of our processes and methods can help them learn how to compete better in a market economy,” said Bruce Vaillancourt, who organized the group’s study tour on behalf of Cincinnati’s Center for Economic Initiatives. “They need to outperform some of the other former Eastern Bloc countries, such as Poland and the Czech Republic, that export food to Ukraine and also are joining the European Union.” The EU gives farm subsidies, he noted, while Ukraine doesn’t. “Outperforming the other countries is the only way Ukraine will be able to protect and expand its markets. Also, it will be better for Ukraine’s econo- my if they have strong agricultural produc- tion of their own rather than relying heavily 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38 No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 21

these people to justice? This is what we NEWSBRIEFS hope will happen.” (RFE/RL Newsline) (Continued from page 2) German pilot pays fine for trespassing Vice Prime Minister Vitalii Haiduk told journalists on September 10 that he oppos- KYIV – Erhard Ulver, a 74-year-old es the creation of a supranational control- German pilot, has paid a fine of 3,400 ling body as stipulated by the draft agree- hrv ($640) and left Ukraine with two ment on the common economic zone of the other German senior citizens, Interfax four CIS countries. (RFE/RL Newsline) reported on September 16. Ukrainian police on August 18 detained Mr. Ulver EU commissioner urges “Wider Europe” and his two passengers for flying a pri- KYIV – The European Union’s vate airplane to Dnipropetrovsk, eastern Commissioner for Enlargement Guenter Ukraine, without permission. According Verheugen told Ukrainian President to the agency, the three Germans were Kuchma at a meeting in Crimea on meeting friends and doing some sight- September 11 that Ukraine and the seeing during their one-month stay in European Commission should focus on Dnipropetrovsk. (RFE/RL Newsline) talks regarding the signing of a joint- Poland begins new visa regime action plan within the EU’s Wider Europe initiative, Interfax reported, quoting pres- WARSAW – Polish consulates in the idential spokeswoman Olena Belarusian cities of Miensk, Brest and Hromnytska. Mr. Kuchma reportedly said Hrodna, and the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, during the meeting that “Ukraine’s strate- Kharkiv, Lviv, Lutsk and Odesa, have gic course toward European integration begun issuing visas for Belarusians and remains unchanged.” The following day, Ukrainians with validity as of October 1, Mr. Verheugen met with lawmakers from the PAP news agency reported on the Verkhovna Rada’s Commission for September 5, quoting the Polish Foreign European Integration, headed by Borys Ministry. To comply with the European Tarasyuk. According to Mr. Tarasyuk, the Union’s visa policy, Warsaw introduced EU official expressed hope that Ukraine’s visas for Belarusians and Ukrainians as intention to form a common economic of October 1, signing relevant intergov- area with three other CIS countries will ernmental accords with Miensk and Kyiv To subscribe: Send $55 ($45 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 not change Kyiv’s course toward integra- earlier this year. (RFE/RL Newsline) tion with Europe. (RFE/RL Newsline) 292 deputies said to support reform draft LUHANSK – President Leonid Kuchma said in Luhansk on September 12 that 292 lawmakers now back the constitutional reform draft recently submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, Interfax reported. Constitutional amendments in Ukraine need 300 votes in the 450-seat Verkhovna Rada for approval. (RFE/RL Newsline) Cabinet submits 2004 budget draft KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada has reg- istered a 2004 budget draft, Interfax reported on September 10. The document submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers projects budget revenues at 58.2 billion hrv ($10.9 billion) and a deficit of 2.37 billion hrv. The government expects that GDP in 2004 will grow by 4.8 percent, while the annual inflation rate will be 6 percent. (RFE/RL Newsline) Rada vice-chair thrown out of SDPU KYIV – The Political Bureau of the Social Democratic Party-United (SDPU) on September 10 expelled Verkhovna Rada Vice-Chairman Oleksander Zinchenko from the SDPU, Ukrainian news agencies reported. SDPU lawmaker Nestor Shufrych said Mr. Zinchenko was ousted for failing to put his signature to a draft constitutional reform plan that was recently prepared by the presidential administration and lawmakers from the Communist and Socialist parties. (RFE/RL Newsline) Nazi hunter makes offer in Romania BUCHAREST – Efraim Zuroff, direc- tor of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Jerusalem, on September 12 in Bucharest offered a $10,000 reward to anyone pro- viding information leading to the prose- cution of war criminals, Reuters and AFP reported. Mr. Zuroff has headed a similar “Operation Last Chance” in the Baltic states and Ukraine, which exposed 241 suspected war criminals and sent 55 of them to prosecutors. Mr. Zuroff said “Romania was a satellite state of Nazi Germany and actively participated in the implementation of the Final Solution,.” yet, “not a single Holocaust perpetrator has been investigated, let alone prosecut- ed in post-Communist Romania,” according to Agence France-Presse. Reuters quoted Mr. Zuroff as asking: “Does Romanian society, Romanian leadership have the courage to bring 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 No. 38 No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 23

previous resolution has done that.” Embassy of Russia... List of co-sponsors grows (Continued from page 1) Genocide Convention” and notes that “the S. Res. 202 is now co-sponsored by United States Goverment’s Commission on eight senators: George Voinovich (R-Ohio), the Ukraine Famine concluded that former Mike DeWine (R-Ohio), Richard Durbin Alexander Motyl Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and his associ- (D-Ill.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), George ates committed genocide against Ukrainians Allen (R-Va.), Norm Coleman (R-Minn), in 1932-1933, using food as a political Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and Saxby weapon to achieve the aim of suppressing Chambliss (R-Ga.). The resolution was Recent Paintings any Ukrainian expression of political and referred to the Committee on Foreign Opening Reception Relations, where it awaits further action. cultural identity and self-determination.” Friday, September 26, 2003, 6:00-8:30 p.m. (The full text of the resolution was pub- For information about the Famine res- lished in The Weekly on August 10. It will olution, readers may call the Ukrainian Exhibition through November 8, 2003 appear also on The Ukrainian Weekly’s American Coordinating Council, (202) website: www.ukrweekly.com.) 737-6090 in Washington or (212) 505- The Tori Collection on King Street According to Helsinki Commission 1765 in New York; or the Ukrainian Staff Adviser Orest Deychakiwsky, “This Federation of America, (215) 663-9191 138 E. King Street, Malvern, PA 19355 resolution is important because it very in Philadelphia. Information is also avail- Tel.: (610) 408-0111; e-mail: [email protected] directly and unambiguously characterizes able via e-mail from Mr. Deychakiwsky www.toricollection.com the 1932-1933 Famine as a genocide. No at [email protected].

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Soyuzivka’s Datebook Monday, September 22 Boitano, Ilya Kulik, Katya Gordeeva, PHILADELPHIA: Evgeni Plushenko, U.S. National September 26-28 November 1-2 The School of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Champions Timothy Goeble, Naomi Lang Conference of Spartanky Paintball Games on Soyuzivka’s which began its academic year on and Peter Tchernyshev, and the Ukrainian Plast Sorority new groomed paintball field September 8, will hold registration for National Ice Dance Champions Grushina - $30/game new students at 6 p.m. in the Ukrainian and Goncharov, among others. This one- September 27-28 Educational Center, 700 Cedar Road, night-only performance will be held at the Volunteer cleaning and November 7-9 Jenkintown, Pa. The school accepts stu- Danbury Ice Arena’s Patriot Rink, 1 new Trail Cleaning Weekend Plast Orlykiada dents age 4 and above (students must be 4 Independence Way in downtown Danbury. Paintball Games on Soyuzivka’s by September 1). For further information Tickets: $100, $125 and $150. All pro- new groomed paintball field November 15-16 contact Nina Prybolsky, (610) 591-2492 or ceeds to benefit CCRF’s hospital partner- ships and neonatal programs in Ukraine. - $30/game (215) 572-1552. UACC VIP reception and celebrity auction will be Saturday, September 27 held at the Colorado Brewery and September 28-30 November 21-23 CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of Steakhouse. For more information contact Reunion of Mittenwald Schools UNA General Assembly Modern Art and the Ukrainian Language Irene Oleksiak, (860) 652-0458, or call the Society invite the public to a literary Danbury Ice Arena, (203) 794-1704. October 17-19 November 27-30 evening featuring poet Vasyl Makhno to Sunday, October 5 Plast-KPS Convention Thanksgiving packages available – be held at the institute, 2320 W. Chicago Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Ave., at 7 p.m. Introductory remarks will CHICAGO: St. Nicholas Ukrainian October 31-November 2 with overnight stay be by Prof. Bohdan Rubchak. For addi- Catholic Cathedral, corner of Rice and Halloween Weekend tional information call the UIMA, (773) Leavitt streets, will hold its AutumnFest costume party, haunted house, December 24-28 227-5522. celebration for adults and children, at pumpkin picking and carving, Christmas packages available – Monday, September 29 noon-10 p.m. Come and enjoy music and slumber party for kids and Traditional Ukrainian dancing, along with Ukrainian and CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard American food and drink. For further costume zabava for all Christmas Eve Dinner Ukrainian Research Institute is pleased to Saint George Academy Class of 1978 with overnight stay information call Patti Mackiw, (800) 488- announce that its first lecture of the fall 4280, ext. 6578. High School Reunion semester will be given by George Grabowicz, Dmytro Cyzevskyj Professor Monday, October 6 of Ukrainian Literature at Harvard CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard University. The lecture, titled “Taras Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a Shevchenko as Poet and Painter,” will take lecture by Nadia Diuk, director, Europe and place at 4-6 p.m. in the institute’s seminar Eurasia at the National Endowment for room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave. Directions Democracy. 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