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THEPublished U by theKRAINIAN Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationEEKLY Vol. LXXIX No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Lutsenko supporters unfurl Journalist wins Mace Award for civic activism by Zenon Zawada large banner in Kyiv Special to The Ukrainian Weekly KYIV – Ukraine’s Den (Day) news- paper, one of the country’s most respected dailies, presented its third annual James Mace Civic Position Award to Serhiy Hrabovsky, one of Ukraine’s most widely read journalists and political commentators. Mr. Hrabovsky’s writings appear on a weekly basis in leading publications on Ukraine, such as Den, Ukrayinskyi Tyzhden (Ukrainian Week) magazine and the Prague-based, U.S.-financed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Led by Den Chief Editor Larysa Ivshyna, the jury said it had selected Mr. Hrabovsky for his courageous commentary that cuts through stereo- types and dispels historical myths lin- Den gering in Ukrainian society and fueled Den (Day) Chief Editor Larysa Ivshyna presents political reporter Serhiy by enemies of the Ukrainian state. Hrabovsky with the third annual James Mace Civic Position Award. “He demythologizes all the deceitful Aleksandr Kosarev/UNIAN covers in which they try to wrap our such as the National Shevchenko Prize. “Shestydesiatnyky,” or members of the KYIV – A huge banner with a photo of former history, our present day and every- “The mission of responsible intellec- 1960s Ukrainian intellectual resistance Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko, who has thing taking place around us,” said jury tuals lies in that they must make their movement. He studied philosophy at been imprisoned since December 26, 2010, member Dr. Yuri Shcherbak, the for- single weapon – words – a maximally Taras Shevchenko National University was unfurled on December 14 in Kyiv from a mer Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. effective instrument in creating in Kyiv. He served in the Soviet army “He has a clear, penetrating view of a bridge in the city center. The banner’s message: Ukrainian civil society,” he said in his but didn’t join the Communist Party. deep analyst that gets to the heart of acceptance speech. He began his journalism career in “Fight and you shall win,” quoting the words of matters and isn’t afraid to call things “The time for games surrounding 1987 and served between 2000 and Ukraine’s most famous and beloved poet Taras by their names… Hrabovsky’s work is fundamental national values has passed, 2009 as the deputy chief editor of Shevchenko. Supporters of the opposition activ- an important contribution to under- not only among us but throughout the Suchasnist, a diaspora magazine that ist conducted the action to mark Mr. Lutsenko’s standing the time in which we live.” world in my opinion,” Mr. Hrabovsky moved its editorial offices to Kyiv in 47th birthday. Charged with abuse of office in Upon accepting the award on said. “A free person is one who is respon- 1992. yet another case that observers see as politi- November 25, Mr. Hrabovsky said he sible, and the example set by James The magazine that survived a half- cally motivated prosecution of an opponent of the considers it Ukraine’s most presti- Mace demonstrates how all-encompass- century in the diaspora shut down in Yanukovych regime, Mr. Lutsenko is jailed in the gious award for civic activism because ing that responsibility has to be.” 2010 without reaching two decades Lukianivska prison in Kyiv. Mr. Lutsenko is the it remains untainted by the intrigue The 54-year-old journalist was leader of the People’s Self-Defense party. and scandal that surrounds others, born in Chernivtsi to Ukrainian (Continued on page 38)

Judge orders indefi nite arrest of Tymoshenko RFE/RL tion win was the target of outrage that sparked the Orange Tymoshenko up at 6 a.m. The judge spent a lot of time con- Revolution. sidering granting permission for me to bring all the docu- KYIV – Authorities in Ukraine have placed former Prime The court resumed the ailing Ms. Tymoshenko’s latest ments related to the case to the detention center… [some- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko under indefinite arrest following trial on December 8 in her jail cell in what her lawyer and thing] the prosecutor has been trying to prevent.” the resumption in her jail cell of an embezzlement trial activists say is a violation of the law and her rights, RFE/ Kyiv-based human rights activist Yevhen Zakharov told launched after her conviction on unrelated charges. RL’s Ukrainian Service reported. RFE/RL “that this sort of hearing was not held even during The move appeared aimed at heading off any chance of free- Ms. Tymoshenko, who was prime minister in 2005 and [Soviet dictator Joseph] Stalin’s era.” dom for the 51-year-old former energy executive and heroine in 2007-2010, was arrested in August and sentenced in “They just ignore laws, her state of health and common of Ukraine’s 2004 Orange Revolution if her current appeal October to seven years in prison for abuse of office in the sense,” Mr. Zakharov said. “[Ukraine’s] Administrative Code of a seven-year sentence for abuse of office is overturned. signing of a gas deal with Russia during her premiership. does not allow the holding of court hearings in a detention The arrest order by Kyiv’s Shevchenkivsky Court is part Her lawyer, Serhiy Vlasenko, told RFE/RL that Judge center. This is a violation [of her rights].” of a probe into the activities of United Energy Systems of Andriy Trubnikov had resumed hearings regarding the Meanwhile, dozens of Tymoshenko supporters gathered Ukraine when she was, according to Ivan Derevianko of the United Energy Systems case. near the Lukianivska detention center where the opposi- Security Service of Ukraine, “president and de facto owner” “Nothing to say about the fact that the charges are tion leader is being held and chanted “Freedom for Yulia!” of the utility in the 1990s. groundless, the hearings held in the cell [in Kyiv] do not cor- Ukrainian Parliament members and journalists were Ms. Tymoshenko and supporters and activists have been respond to any existing laws in Ukraine,” Mr. Vlasenko said. not allowed to be present during the cell hearings. The joined by Western governments in condemning the proceed- “It was a real farce. Tymoshenko is sick and lies in her Ukrainian appeals court is expected to look into Ms. ings as politically motivated. bed. The prosecutor and investigator are sitting in the arm- Tymoshenko’s appeal against her verdict on December 13. Ms. Tymoshenko lost a presidential runoff in early 2010 chairs brought to the cell early in the morning today. They to the pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych, whose flawed elec- brought the desk in the cell at 7 a.m. They woke (Continued on page 19) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51

ANALYSIS

Massive election fraud Appeals Court leaves Yulia under arrest which subsequently led to the murder of Gongadze. The journalist went missing in KYIV – The Court of Appeal in Kyiv on Kyiv on September 16, 2000. In November undermines Putin’s legitimacy December 14 ruled to leave former Prime 2000, Socialist Party leader Oleksander Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who has been in the Duma, but not all of them are indeed Moroz unveiled recordings allegedly made by Pavel Felgenhauer in prison since August 5, under arrest. The an “opposition.” JR is lead by an old-time Eurasia Daily Monitor court justified the refusal by saying that the Putin friend and supporter from St. President Kuchma, which confirmed the defense, except for the medical report of involvementby Мaj. Melnychenko of the latter in in Gongadze’s the office dis- of The ruling United Russia (UR) party lost Petersburg, Sergei Mironov. The LDPR fac- Prof. Mykola Polischuk, did not provide any votes in the December 4 Duma elections tion votes as Mr. Zhirinovsky orders, and in appearance. In October the Constitutional other evidence concerning the health of Court of Ukraine made a decision under compared to the landslide in the previous the 1990s the Kremlin could often retail his Ms. Tymoshenko. According to the judges, national poll in December 2007, but official support. According to Yabloko’s leader, which a criminal charge cannot be based on Prof. Polischuk’s conclusion regarding the data obtained by illegal means. (Ukrinform) results still gave it a majority. After count- Grigory Yavlinsky, the JR and LDPR factions need for surgical intervention is not justi- ing over 99.9 percent of the votes, the always vote together with pro-government fied. Furthermore, evidence that preventive Hunger strikers vow to intensify protest Central Election Commission (CEC) UR on all important issues, while the measures against Ms. Tymoshenko are no announced that UR received 49.3 percent Communists support any defense spending longer needed has not been provided to the KYIV – Organizers of a hunger strike by and will be allocated 238 seats in the hikes (Interfax, December 7). court, Judge Sitaylo emphasized. Earlier, veterans of the post-Chornobyl nuclear 450-member Duma. The new Duma may continue as a rub- the defense claimed that it was necessary disaster clean-up say the strike has grown The Communists will have 92 seats, Just ber-stamp Parliament, but in any case the to change Ms. Tymoshenko’s detention to and that protesters will begin refusing to Russia (JR) – 64, and the Liberal election has shaken the regime. The alleg- provide an opportunity for her to improve drink fluids. According to December 7 press Democratic Party (LDPR) led by the flam- edly fraudulent elections were followed by her health and to participate in the hearing. reports, the hunger strike in Kyiv has grown boyant populist Vladimir Zhirinovsky – 56. street protests in Moscow, St. Petersburg However, prosecutors opposed the peti- from 19 people to 40 in recent days despite The liberal Yabloko party gained only 3.43 and several other Russian cities. tion. Lawyer Yurii Sukhov made a motion the fact that eight people ended the strike percent of the vote according to the CEC, In Moscow, some 10,000 protesters to reconsider the pre-trial hearing of Ms. due to poor health. The strikers, who are and did not make it to the Duma (Interfax, gathered on December 5 in what was the Tymoshenko’s appeal. Ms. Tymoshenko from various parts of Ukraine, are holding December 6). biggest anti-government protest for at least was sentenced to seven years in prison, their protest in front of the Ukrainian gov- The UR secured a workable majority, a decade. Riot police reacted ruthlessly – by with no further right to hold public office ernment building in Kyiv. Mykola Kostev, a allowing President Dmitry Medvedev and December 8, some 1,000 were arrested for three years. The court also obliged Ms. protest organizer from the Luhansk region, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to declare during three days of continued protests, Tymoshenko to pay 1.516 billion hrv to explained that the strikers were currently victory (Interfax, December 5). dozens of journalists and protesters were Naftohaz Ukrainy. (Ukrinform) drinking tea and water but were to begin a The Russian Constitution, written in badly beaten up and leading critics of the “dry” hunger strike on December 8. Veterans Court closes case against Kuchma 1993, specifically detracts all real power regime received prison sentences in hur- of the clean-up after the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster and Afghan war veterans from the legislature to create a super con- riedly arranged court hearings. Anti- KYIV – The Pechersky District Court in have been rallying in Kyiv and other cities in centration of power in the Kremlin. The corruption campaigner and top blogger Kyiv dismissed an attempt by the Ukraine for more than a month, and a large Duma does not have the power to investi- Alexei Navalny was arrested on December Procurator’s General Office to initiate crimi- demonstration in Kyiv on November 29 gate the actions of the executive branch of 5 and imprisoned for 15 days. Protests in nal proceedings against the second presi- drew some 3,000 protesters to Parliament to government, to appoint or censure minis- St. Petersburg have also turned violent dent of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, on charges demand the annulment of all legislative ters. From 1993 to 2000 President Boris with hundreds of arrests (Interfax, of complicity in the murder of journalist amendments scaling back pensions and Yeltsin ruled Russia unimpeded by having December 7). Heorhii Gongadze. Judge Halyna Suprun social allowances. They also demanded a no Duma majority. announced the decision on December 14. moratorium on further amendments to laws The opposition parties gained 212 seats (Continued on page 11) Thus, the court upheld the complaint of Mr. related to social programs. The government Kuchma’s lawyers disputing the legality of decided in September to cut the pensions of opening the criminal case. In particular, the Chornobyl “liquidators,” Afghan war veter- court agreed with the arguments of Mr. ans and elderly people who used to receive Kuchma’s lawyers, who argued that in the additional financial allowances for either context of a Constitutional Court decision of Vladimir Putin accuses U.S. having fought or worked as children during October 2011, charges cannot be based on World War II. The decision triggered protests evidence obtained illegally. Therefore, the of inciting Russian voter unrest across Ukraine. On December 6 President tape recordings made by former secret ser- Viktor Yanukovych said, “I’m against the cuts RFE/RL Secretary Clinton said on December 5 vice officer Mykola Melnychenko cannot be that she had “serious concerns” about in [social] benefits [for Chornobyl and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin evidence and grounds for prosecution. Russia’s weekend elections. Afghan war veterans],” but added that the has accused the United States of encourag- Former President Kuchma was charged At an OSCE summit on December 6, she ing protests over Russia’s recent parlia- with abuse of power and official authority, (Continued on page 14) pointed out that “elections that are neither mentary elections that have resulted in free nor fair” undermine popular confi- hundreds of arrests in major cities. dence in authorities. 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by Felix Khmelkovsky pation of Giuliani Partners LLC in project development to implement key initiatives Special to The Ukrainian Weekly specified in the ‘Kyiv 2025 Development NEW YORK – Kyiv Mayor Olexander Strategy.’ ” Popov, an appointee of President Viktor Interfax-Ukraine reported that Mr. Yanukovych, visited New York City on Popov also expressed interest in New Wednesday, November 30. York’s experience in security, particularly Mr. Popov was tapped by President as Kyiv prepares to host the Euro-2012 soc- Yanukovych as chair of the Kyiv City cer championship. Administration back in November 2010, Mr. Popov presented a souvenir plate when the president sacked his predecessor, from Kyiv to Mr. Giuliani: the text inscribed the enigmatic Mayor Leonid Chernovetsky, on the souvenir honoring the founders of who had been elected in 2006 and 2008. (A Kyiv – Kyiv, Schek , Khoryv and Lybid – was law passed by the Ukrainian Parliament in in Russian. 2010 empowered the president to name Afterwards, Mr. Popov visited Ground the head of the Kyiv City Administration; Zero, the epicenter of the September 11, previously, the elected mayor of Kyiv auto- 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. matically became the city administration He also spoke at Columbia University of chair.) Kyiv’s development plans as a European The day started for Mr. Popov with a city. (For additional information see the morning meeting with former New York story on page 12).

City Mayor Rudy Giuliani at his office in At Columbia, many interesting questions Felix Khmelkovsky Rockefeller Center. According to news pub- were asked by listeners. Kyiv Mayor Olexander Popov (second from left), seen with Serhii Pohoreltsev (left), lished on the website of the Embassy of “How do you combat corruption?” asked Ukraine’s consul general in New York, and other members of their group, during a Ukraine in the United States, during their one participant. Mr. Popov replied that visit to Ground Zero. one-hour meeting the two men discussed 1,700 hectares of land were returned to “possible areas of cooperation and partici- city ownership and he accented several times that corruption in Ukraine started with Mayor Vincent Gray, spoke before a during the term of President Viktor gathering of businesspeople interested in Yushchenko. He promised to destroy cor- Ukraine and attended a celebration of the ruption in Kyiv in a very short time. 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s referendum In response to a question about why on independence (December 1, 1991). downtown Kyiv still has a Lenin monu- In both New York City and Washington, ment, he said the citizens themselves must local officials presented Mayor Popov with decide the future of that sculpture. proclamations celebrating the 20th anni- Regarding the posters and billboards versary of Ukraine’s affirmation of inde- that mar views of the city’s landmarks, the pendence and the recognition of Ukraine’s mayor said such business brings millions of independence by the United States. hryvni to Kyiv, so he will not clear the city Mr. Popov was once mayor of the Poltava of these billboards. He did not say how the Oblast town of Komsomolsk – named after city had spent those millions. the Komsomol, the Union of Communist Dr. Yuri Shevchuk of Columbia Youth – where the town’s central street is University asked Mr. Popov why he was not still named in honor of Lenin. An engineer elected by the people of Kyiv, but appointed by education, Mr. Popov joined the KGB in by President Yanukovych in violation of the 1987 and was an agent of the Security historic Madgeburg law that in the 15th Service of Ukraine (the successor to the century granted citizens of the ancient city Soviet-era KGB) until 1994. He also served the right to choose their own leader. The as minister of housing and public utilities mayor said something about next year’s and was a national deputy affiliated with election, but did not clarify the situation. the Party of Regions of Ukraine. He was Mayor Olexander Popov (left) presents a Kyiv souvenir to former New York City During his time in the U.S., Mayor Popov first deputy mayor of Kyiv before being Mayor Rudy Giuliani. also visited Washington, where he met appointed mayor.

OBITUARY: Margaret Siriol Colley, truth-seeker, defender of Gareth Jones’s legacy

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Dr. Margaret Siriol Colley, a niece of Jones was murdered in 1935 in Mongolia under myste- the Welsh journalist Gareth Jones who fearlessly reported rious circumstances, probably at the hands of Soviet on the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, died in England agents. As Dr. Colley noted, “Gareth Jones’s honest report- on November 20, after a three-year battle with cancer. She ing on the Soviet Union probably had a direct bearing on was 86. his tragic death.” He died on the eve of his 30th birthday. Dr. Colley was a staunch defender of the legacy of her Gareth Jones had been all but forgotten by the world, but uncle, whose reports about the genocidal famine were ridi- in the early 1990s his niece, Dr. Colley, found an old leather culed by the likes of Walter Duranty, The New York Times suitcase containing his diaries, notebooks, letters and vari- correspondent in Moscow who denied the Holodomor and ous papers. She worked for many years to share his story. famously reported: “There is no actual starvation or death Writing in the National Review online, Andrew from starvation, but there is widespread mortality from Stuttaford continues the narrative: disease due to malnutrition.” “What Siriol did in the years that followed her discovery Duranty accused the young Jones – who succeeded in of that suitcase was simply extraordinary. Aided by her no traveling through the Ukrainian countryside unbeknownst less indefatigable, no less tenacious son Nigel, and the tire- to Soviet authorities – of falsifying the news from Ukraine. less, selfless support of a Ukrainian American family (they Jones’s diaries from that trip reveal the true situation in had set up the meeting in that Hilton that day) too modest Ukraine. One notation reads: “Everywhere I went… I heard to be named, she worked relentlessly for the belated rec- the cry, ‘There is no bread, we are dying.’ ognition of this brave, and extraordinarily prescient, jour- Seven decades later, in 2003, Dr. Colley and her son nalist.” Nigel Lisan Colley wrote a letter to the Pulitzer Prize In 2006 a plaque honoring Jones was unveiled in the Old Committee seeking the revocation of Duranty’s Pulitzer for College at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he reporting from Russia: “…the Pulitzer Prize should be studied. Organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil revoked from Walter Duranty, not just for his falsification Liberties Foundation, with the support of the Ukrainian of Stalin’s ruthless execution of the Five-Year Plan of Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Great Britain, Ukrainian Collectivization, but also for his complete disregard for Orthodox Church of Canada, the Association of Ukrainians journalistic integrity. Through abusing his position of in Great Britain, the Ukrainian American Civil Liberties authority as The New York Times’ reporter in the Soviet Association, and other donors, the trilingual (Welsh, Union, he villainously and publicly denigrated the truthful English, Ukrainian) bronze plaque is adorned with a bas Dr. Margaret Siriol Colley in 2008 when she accepted articles of my uncle, and ashamedly did so, whilst being Ukraine’s Order of Merit on behalf of Gareth Jones fully aware of the ongoing famine.” (Continued on page 12) (1905-1935). 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51

Yaro Bihun Mykola Hobdych conducts the Kyiv Chamber Choir during the concert performance of Ukrainian sacred Christmas music and carols at the National Presbyterian Church in Washington. Ukrainian concerts fill the halls in Washington

During the wedding ritual, the matrons undo the bride’s braids and roll her hair up Kyiv Chamber Choir conductor Mykola Hobdych joins hands with soloist Olena under a kerchief, worn by all married women – from the program description of one of Svyshch in response to the standing ovation at the conclusion of their performance at the Chornobyl region village songs performed by the Hilka Ensemble in Washington. the National Presbyterian Church in Washington.

by Yaro Bihun The performance this year, as 14 years ago, was part of York on various projects, including this one with the Yara a multi-city tour; the tour began November 24 in Ottawa Arts Group and the Center for Traditional Music and Dance Special to The Ukrainian Weekly and concluded December 4 in Rochester. In addition to in organizing this four-day, four-city tour (December 1-4) WASHINGTON — Aficionados of Ukrainian music and Washington, the tour also included Kitchener-Waterloo to Princeton, N.J., New York, Washington and Philadelphia. cinema received some memorable pre-Christmas gifts and St. Catharines in Ontario, New York, Hartford, Conn., Five other organizations assisted in the project: here in early December. They came in the form of a con- and Philadelphia. Crossroads Music, the Folklore Society of Greater cert of Ukrainian sacred choral music and Christmas car- Washington, The Washington Group Cultural Fund, the Chornobyl songs ols by the visiting Kyiv Chamber Choir, a performance of Princeton University Music Department and The Ukrainian Chornobyl region village songs by the Hilka Ensemble As the Kyiv Chamber Choir departed for Philadelphia, Museum in New York. from New York City, a recital by pianist Thomas Hrynkiw another touring ensemble, Hilka, arrived here from New Hrynkiw returns at the National Gallery of Art and — also at the gallery — York as part of the “Chornobyl Songs Project: Living Culture the screening of movie classics by filmmaker Yuri Ilyenko. from a Lost World.” Their performance on December 3 at Another veteran Ukrainian performer — pianist As in the Kyiv Chamber Choir’s inaugural visit to the Washington Ethical Society presented a year’s worth of Thomas Hrynkiw — returned to Washington on Washington at Christmastime in 1997, the first half of this village songs, dances and rituals from that region covering December 7 in a solo recital at the National Gallery of Art. year’s program at the National Presbyterian Church here the major concerns about life of the people living there – His all-Ukrainian program featured piano compositions of December 2, was dedicated to sacred Christmas music the changing seasons, harvests, weddings, births and, of six Ukrainian composers, from Iosyf Vytvytskyi of the mid- penned by seven Ukrainian composers, among them course, April 26, 1986, the day Chornobyl took on world- 19th century to Stanislav Liudkevich. Four years earlier on Alexander Koshetz, Valentyn Sylvestrov and Kyrylo wide significance. that same National Gallery stage, he showed his prowess Stetsenko, whose “Mercy and Peace,” as noted in the pro- This 12-member ensemble, not all of Ukrainian origin, is also with the works of Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, gram, was dedicated to the victims of the 1932-1933 directed by Yevhen Yefremov, professor of ethnomusicolo- among others. Holodomor in Ukraine. gy at the Kyiv Academy of Music, who is well-acquainted The National Gallery noted that Mr. Hrynkiw’s concert The second half of the program was devoted to with the Chornobyl zone, having visited villages in that was being presented in conjunction with its scheduled Christmas carols, mostly, but not exclusively, Ukrainian, region before the nuclear accident and numerous times three-film series “Yuri Ilyenko: Ballad of Ukraine” sched- and performed without the direction of its conductor thereafter. uled to be shown over the next two Saturdays. The first Mykola Hobdych, who founded the choir in 1991. The final One of the performers readily recognized by many in two films – “A Spring for the Thirsty” (Krynytsia dlia carol “Silent Night” was sung in English and Ukrainian. the audience – even without his bandura – was Julian sprahlykh) and “On the Eve of Ivan Kupala” (Na Vechir The audience – which included former U.S. ambassador Kytasty, the artistic director of the New York Bandura Ivana Kupala) — shown December 10, were introduced to Ukraine William Green Miller and his wife, Suzanne Ensemble. Bandura in hand, he had performed a solo con- and discussed by his son Philip Illyenko. “Swan Lake – The Miller, and Natalia Motsyk, the wife of Ukraine’s current cert here in September. Zone” (Lebedyne Ozero-Zona) is scheduled for December ambassador in Washington – expressed its appreciation Another was Maria Sonevytsky, who grew up in 17. A fourth Ilyenko film, “White Bird with a Black Mark,” by filling the soaring church edifice with applause and Washington, but for some time now has been working pro- is included in the next presentation of Ukrainian Cinema with a standing ovation. fessionally as an ethnomusicologist and musician in New at the National Gallery of Art in 2012. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum

At UNA Seniors Week (from left) are: Oleh Lopatynsky, Lydia Kozak, Zenia Serafyn, Tamara Huryn, Alexandra Holuka, Maria Antonyshyn, Bohdan Polanskyj, Seniors pose for a group photo with visiting UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich (seated Chrystyna Turczeniuk, Yurij Rudensky and Maria Mandziej. third from right). UNA Seniors enjoy a week of relaxation at Soyuzivka

by Oksana Trytjak session about Soyuzivka’s history prior to being lows: Nomination Committee – Alex Serafyn (chair), Soyuzivka; Natalia Sonevytsky presented the art of Natalia Duma and Nadia Sharan; Verification Committee PARSIPPANY, N.J. – So what’s happening at Soyuzivka wreath-making and explained the many attributes of – Yaroslava Rubel (chair), Iryna Kurowytski and Oksana other than the many children’s camps, festivals, flowers in our rich folkloric culture; Prof. Alexander J. Lopatynsky; and the Resolutions Committee Ms. reunions and weddings? Well, there’s the annual UNA Motyl charmed us with his interesting presentation of Horbaty (chair), Volodymyra Bilaniuk and Evhen Kulyk. Seniors Week, which many would not miss for the his latest book “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian”; Dr. Zina The new officers were voted in unanimously; world. Hajduschok, a cardiologist and internist, spoke about President Oksana Trytjak, Vice-President Ihor Hayda, This past summer, on June 12-17, a fun-loving group the heart and how to keep it healthy as one ages; Erko Treasurer Marijka Tomorug and Secretary Olha Trytyak. of both older and younger seniors gathered at Palydowycz, a well-known Ukrainian American singer, Dionizia Brochynska was elected chairman of the con- Soyuzivka. Traveling from as far as Ukraine and Canada, spoke about his second career as a singer and sang one ference and did a wonderful job with humor and a light and as close as New Jersey and New York, they get of his favorite romantic songs; Dr. Alfonso Corrales, a gavel. together every year to see old friends and to make new psychiatrist, spoke about the emotional state of seniors Singing, sharing humorous stories, chatting, playing ones, and to enjoy the warm Ukrainian atmosphere at as they age, memory loss and Alzheimer’s; Sofika Zielyk, cards and reminiscing were a good part of the enter- Soyuzivka, in the heart of the beautiful Catskill region. a well-known Ukrainian artist, provided a magnificent tainment during the week. On the last evening, a group This year, 87 members attended the 36th UNA presentation on the Ukrainian pysanka. photograph was taken, cocktails were served and a spe- Seniors Week. Seniors were also treated to a variety of activities cial banquet was prepared. Oksana Trytjak, the president of the UNA Seniors, spearheaded by the following fellow seniors: Oleh The evening and the week’s festivities culminated in welcomed everyone on Sunday evening at a wine and Lopatynsky orchestrated Bingo Night; Bohdan Polanskyj a zabava. Liudmilla Fesenko, a wonderful soprano, and cheese cocktail party, the official start of Seniors Week. and Gloria Horbaty conducted an auction with the help Serhij Podebinsky, a singer and guitarist, entertained Everyone had a chance to catch up with old friends and of Nadia Sharan, Lesia Stasiuk and Maria Tomorug. the group. Vlodko Syzonenko, a great one-man band, get acquainted with newcomers to the group. The eve- Seniors had the opportunity to buy into a lottery of a played accordion while the seniors showed off their ning concluded with a UNA Seniors Week favorite, a beautiful Trypillian vase, which was donated by Dr. Ivan beautiful Ukrainian dresses and costumes. sing-along of favorite Ukrainian songs. Skrypukh, in memory of his beautiful wife, Lydia. Ms. The surprise of the evening was an ad hoc perfor- Every morning, seniors started the day with a Horbaty and Lesia Stasiuk sold the lottery tickets. The mance by four talented seniors, Sonia and Peter Krul, stretching class under the direction of Tamara Huryn. vase went home with Orysia Mandycz. Evhen Kulyk and Roman Trochymczuk. They stole the After some light exercise and a hearty breakfast, a vari- The proceeds from the auction and other fund-rais- show as they sang some wonderful Ukrainian ballads ety of special speakers provided informative lectures, ing events, including UNA Seniors Week registration accompanied on the piano by Christine Karpevycz. both in the mornings and in the afternoons. fees, added to the UNA Seniors’ coffers. The generous During the banquet, UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj Nestor Paslawsky, Soyuzivka’s manager, was eager UNA Seniors donated to the young Soyuzivka employ- welcomed all the participants and encouraged every- and willing to answer any questions relating to ees, some of whom came from Ukraine to work during body to have a good time. Oksana Trytjak thanked Soyuzivka; Ihor Hayda informed the seniors how good the summer season. Dionizia Brochynsky and Marijka everyone for their participation, reminded everyone to eating habits can prolong their lives; Roma Lisovich, Antonyshyn did a great job in collecting additional come again next year and to bring friends. UNA treasurer, presented an unusual and informative funds for these hard-working students, who catered to Next year’s UNA Seniors Week will be held at the seniors’ needs and made the week more comfort- Soyuzivka from Sunday, June 10, through Friday, June Oksana Trytjak is the UNA’s national organizer and able and enjoyable. 15, 2012. All are invited to come and stay for the whole president of the UNA Seniors. On the business end, committees were formed as fol- week or even just a day.

Enjoying their time at Soyuzivka are: (seated, from left) Sonia Krul, Zina Hajduczok, Showing off their fine embroidery (from left) are: Olha Trytyak, Sonia Krul, Iryna Petro Krul, (standing) Tamara Huryn, Iryna Capar, Olha Trytyak and Lydia Kozak. Capar, Tamara Huryn and Lydia Kozak.

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CHRISTMAS PASTORAL The Ukrainian Weekly Our “koliada” “Today let us all rejoice together...” The “koliada” is an ancient custom that unites Ukrainians around the globe. Christmas Pastoral of the Hierarchs of the God gives Himself and becomes like us. In This beautiful and meaningful tradition actually goes back to pre-Christian Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United His public ministry, Jesus taught very clear- States of America times, when special ritual songs were sung at this time of year to guarantee ly that His love is for everyone. As He loved us, so we must love one another, says Jesus. the return of spring and a bountiful harvest. Since the arrival of Christianity, To Our Reverend Clergy, Reverend Christ was born for each and every one “koliadnyky,” or carolers, would come to people’s homes, visiting family, Religious, Seminarians, and Faithful: of us, so we acknowledge this great grace neighbors and friends to share the joy of the newborn Christ, and to offer best Christ is Born! personally. But Christmas is also for every- wishes to the master and mistress of the house and the entire household. In Once again, we Ukrainian Catholics one, so we celebrate it communally. Our return, the koliadnyky would be treated to a variety of small gifts (food, recall with affection and devotion the Birth Ukrainian Church and nation have devel- sweets, drink, money). of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ. oped such meaningful services and tradi- In our times, the koliada tradition is alive and well. It is a time for various “The Word was made flesh and dwelt tions to help us celebrate. How sad it would groups to visit the homes of their members and supporters with Christmas among us: and we have seen His Glory, the be to miss them. Remember, Christmas is carols and greetings of the season. “Chy pryimayete vy koliadnykiv? (Will you Glory of the only Son coming from the always special because on Christmas Eve welcome carolers?), they ask before they enter the house. And then they give Father” (Jn, 1,14). Once again, our merciful everyone is involved. The Christmas Eve us the gift of magnificent Ukrainian “koliadky” (carols). In return, they receive Lord brings us to the Feast of the Nativity, holy supper includes everyone, the traveler monetary donations for their organizations’ work. For many groups, the kolia- giving us another occasion to greet one is seated with the family, the absent are another with His praises. Once again we da is a major fund-raiser – one that they count on from year to year. In these remembered, even the animals are paid give thanks for you to the Lord God and parts, for example, we can expect to be visited by carolers of Plast Ukrainian special attention, and in church the “God-is- rejoice with you on this solemn Day. Scouting Organization, the Ukrainian American Youth Association, the with-us” lingers with us and soothes our Christmas is a very visible sign of God’s Organization for Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine and, of course, the soul. “Today, let us rejoice together.” love for us. The cave, the manger, the swad- local parish. Let us all rejoice on this great feast of dling clothes – all these are signs which Remembering the tradition of the koliada got us thinking: Why not a kolia- Christmas. Let us show Jesus our love for da for The Ukrainian Weekly? Our loyal subscribers welcome us into their underline that great love. And the angels sang: “Glory to God in the highest, and on being born for our salvation. Make of your homes every week of the year, so surely they appreciate this newspaper and life a holy hymn – a “psalm of thanks” to its unique offerings. We often hear comments from readers about articles and earth peace among men of good will” (Lk 2,14). God for all things by your every word and photos published on the pages of The Weekly, and we’re constantly in touch deed. Do this day by day and you will be with community activists who send us information about events in their areas Within the bosom of each believer Jesus Christ, the God-Man, seeks a modern-day able to say ever more sincerely: “Christ is and want to share the news with others via our pages. born, let us glorify Him!” Those who’ve visited our website have raved about the wealth of materials manger where – if we allow Him – He brings the radiance of His presence and an We, your bishops, extend our best wish- that may be found there. We’ve gotten comments and compliments from folks es to you and to our sisters and brothers in all around the world who’ve discovered our online archive and have happily assurance of His peace that surpasses all understanding. Even in the midst of our Ukraine and the world over. May the Infant spent hours online engaged in what can best be described as a “treasure hunt” hectic lives and troublesome world, we of Bethlehem raise His hands over you and for unique materials from our past. recall the tender compassion of our Father: bless you. May the goodness and kindness So, we humbly ask you to welcome us as koliadnyky into your homes and to “God so loved the world that He sent His of the Christ Child fill your souls with new- help support our work – both in print and online – by donating during our only begotten Son” to share in our human born love and joy now and in the New Year. koliada to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund. Your generous donations can go situation in every way possible, save sin. Christ is Born! Let us glorify Him! a long way toward helping us continue our work in 2012. We thank you in Not for us, a God who “watches from a dis- advance for your consideration during this busy Christmas and New Year sea- † Stefan Soroka tance!” He is our Emmanuel – “God-with- Metropolitan-Archbishop of Philadelphia son. us” – who enlightens the world and brings Just as we began this editorial by focusing on tradition, let us end on a tradi- rays of healing for those who receive Him † Richard Seminack tional note with a loose translation of an example of Ukrainian “vinshuvannia” into the manger of their hearts. Eparch of St. Nicholas in Chicago (a greeting offering best wishes) to all our dear readers: The mystery and the miracle of † Paul Chomnycky, OSBM During Christmas and the New Year, Christmas are unfathomable. Christ-God Eparch of Stamford May you be lucky every step of the way, became also human like us out of love for May your souls be filled with joy, us. St. Paul the Apostle says “God’s grace † John Bura (author) May well-being and good fortune not pass you by! appeared for the salvation of all people” (Ti Apostolic Administrator of St. Josaphat 2,11). Jesus Christ is God’s great gift to us. in Parma

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18 Five years ago, on December 18, 2006, Thomas Hammarberg, 2006 the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights, gave an interview to RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report, fol- lowing his trip to Ukraine on December 10-17, 2006. The goal of the trip, which included stops in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa, was to assess the human rights situation in Ukraine, maintaining dialogue with authorities, NGOs and other international organizations. Mr. Hammarberg met with President Viktor Yushchenko, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, six government ministers, leading parliamentarians, the head of the Supreme Court, religious leaders and representatives of human rights civil-society organizations. He also visited police stations, detention centers, secondary schools, shelters for migrants and psychiatric hospitals. Recalling his first impressions after the visit, Mr. Hammarberg said: “First, there is an urgent need to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic which – if not serious- ly addressed – could lead to a dramatic demographic as well as economic and social crisis. “Secondly, the authorities need to pay close attention to the functioning of the justice system as a whole. We identified deep-rooted problems in relation to the work of the courts and the functioning of law enforcement, including corruption and ill-treatment, even torture, of people arrested. Also, the prosecutor-general still has a broader mandate than such offices in other countries in Europe. The standards in institutions for pretrial detention and in the prisons need to be improved. “Thirdly, xenophobia is a serious problem in Ukraine, as demonstrated by the great number of hate crimes and hate-speech incidents. Minority groups and migrants are par- ticularly vulnerable, and I believe that racial crimes should be seen and treated as serious crimes by the authorities.” But Mr. Hammarberg noted some positive things for Ukraine, including its highly skilled, dedicated and hard-working human resources, both in the NGO community and state institutions, “who I believe have the potential to make a real difference.”

Source: “European rights commissioner spots areas of concern in Ukraine,” (RFE/RL), The “Virgin the Affectionate” (2005), icon by Myroslava Stojko, as reproduced on a Ukrainian Weekly, December 30, 2006. Christmas card published by the Ukrainian National Association. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 7

NEWS AND VIEWS COMMENTARY UUARC summarizes 63 years after: The relevance of the activities for 2010-2011 Convention to Prevent Genocide by Askold S. Lozynskyj of war, and dealt with prevention more than punishment, being devoid of a seri- These remarks below were made on ous enforcement mechanism. The con- December 8 at a United Nations vention became the moral standard, with Department of Public Information briefing only the most arrogant defying its terms. for U.N. NGOs in New York City. They were It is precisely because of this standard delivered in observance of the 63rd anni- that the convention remains relevant. The versary of the adoption of the Convention world in which we live is much more on the Prevention and Punishment of the transparent. Today, cyberspace is largely Crime of Genocide. the forum of choice for organizing and publicizing revolutions. Similarly, that In 1932-1933 there was a famine in the cyberspace is the defensive mechanism or USSR. Twenty years later, Raphael deterrent preventing large-scale genocide Lemkin, a Polish-American-Jewish lawyer, – but only because the world recognizes one of the draftsmen of the convention, genocide as the most heinous crime imag- offered the following remarks on the 20th inable, since it is murder on many counts anniversary of that famine in a paper that with a clearly identified reprehensible he titled “Soviet Genocide in the Ukraine.” motive. The convention is largely respon- “What I want to speak about is perhaps sible for this. the classic example of Soviet genocide… During the lengthy discussions sur- the destruction of the Ukrainian nation… rounding the convention’s drafting and The third prong of the Soviet plan was adoption in the 1940s, at least one form of Children at a UUARC-sponsored camp in Odesa. aimed at the farmers, the large mass of Genocide, a cultural one, was considered independent peasants who are the reposi- and then dismissed. Perhaps today would by Larissa Kyj The UUARC continues its soup kitchen program. At present finances cover three tory of the tradition, folklore and music, be a good time to begin a reconsideration The board of directors of the United soup kitchens in Lviv, Mykolayiv the national language and literature, the process. Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. (Mykolayiv Oblast) and Nova Odesa. The national spirit, of Ukraine. The weapon A case in point: the Ukrainian ethnic (UUARC) – the oldest continuously operat- Lviv kitchen serves 35 people five times a used against this body is perhaps the community in the Russian Federation. ing Ukrainian American charitable organi- week at a cost of $3.12 per meal. The peo- most terrible of all – starvation. Between Russia’s disregard for human rights zation – held its annual meeting earlier this ple served are veterans of the UPA, the 1932 and 1933, 5,000,000 Ukrainians and minority rights within its borders is year, on September 17, to summarize and elderly, and orphans who reside with their starved to death…”, he wrote. notorious. During a recent visit to Russia, analyze activities of the past year and plan grandparents. The Mykolayiv Soup Kitchen In order to better understand the enor- the United Nations High Commissioner for the next year. serves 25 people at a cost of $2.50 per mity of this genocide, consider that in the for Human Rights reported, “Russia cur- To understand more clearly the needs meal. The soup kitchen in Nova Odesa, 1926 Soviet census there were 31 million rently has the highest number of cases and plan for the following year, the situa- Mykolaiv Oblast, was launched after the Ukrainians in the USSR. The 1937 census, pending before the European Court of tion in Ukraine was discussed. Since the floods of 2007 and serves 15 elderly at a only recently revealed, shows only 26 mil- Human Rights.” This was attributed in current government leadership in Ukraine cost of $ 2.16 per meal. A fourth soup kitch- lion. Thus, there was a 5 million decrease part to endemic problems within Russia’s continues to be in the hands of oligarchs, en is being opened in December in the vil- over 11 years. The other populations in own legal system. Still, this sentiment who appear to work mostly for their own lage of Ponornitsa, Chernihiv Oblast. This is the USSR grew by 17 percent over that communicated a level of opprobrium with enrichment, the participants were present- one of the poorest areas in Ukraine. The period of time. Were Ukrainians permit- little or no consequences. Russia’s law on ed with certain facts concerning the situa- kitchen was initiated by sponsor Emil Zajlo ted to grow as much, there should have religion recognizes only religions that had tion in Ukraine. On the basis of data com- from Florida. been 36 million in 1937, a discrepancy of been active under Joseph Stalin, with piled by the World Health Organization, The UUARC works with orphanages and 10 million which includes unborn chil- Russian Orthodoxy the pre-eminent force. medical expenditures in Ukraine are only 6 conducts several programs for children. dren of the victims, Thus, 7 million to 10 Ukrainian Orthodoxy or Ukrainian percent of those in the United States. “Know your native land” is both a million victims of the Holodomor is a rea- Catholicism are outlawed officially, Russia spends 60 percent more than Christmas/Easter and summer program. sonable estimate. The number of Russians although permitted to function without Ukraine, and even Belarus spends 44 per- Last winter, on the feast of St. Nicholas, gifts in that period increased by 23 percent. legal registration or property ownership. cent more than Ukraine. were handed out to children and food To better understand the heinousness Minorities function, but receive no state Ukraine ranks 150th as to the life expec- packages to the elderly for a sum of over of this Soviet crime, consider that the assistance. In fact, Russia does not have a tancy of its citizens. Life expectancy is high- $4,000. For Easter, children from the number of victims included some 3 mil- ministry dealing with minorities. er in Uzbekistan, Moldavia, Belarus and Donetsk region came to celebrate the holi- lion children. In the case of the Ukrainian minority, Kyrgyzstan. According to the International days with families in the Ivano-Frankivsk The Convention on Genocide followed which is the largest in Russia, most recent- Monetary Fund, Ukraine’s GDP per capita region. the Armenian Genocide of 1915 during ly, Russia has undertaken serious steps to was $3,575 and was ranked 102nd in the Two camps were organized during the World War I, the Ukrainian Holodomor of further limit its activities. Dissolution of world. In comparison, Belarus’ GDP per summer of 2011 for children; one for chil- 1932-1933 and the Jewish Holocaust dur- the two major Ukrainian NGOs is currently capita was almost twice as large. These dren from Ivano-Frankivsk and the other ing World War II. Interestingly, from the before the courts in Russia and Strasbourg, facts help to explain the continuing for children from the Luhansk region. The convention’s perspective, of those three France. Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey requests that the Ukrainian diaspora purpose of these camps is to improve the major genocides only the Ukrainian one Lavrov has acknowledged the political receives from countrymen in Ukraine. children’s health and to conduct an educa- took place in a time of peace. nature of the dissolution process. This rep- The UUARC conducts its own programs tional program that includes Ukrainian his- It is true that more genocides followed: resents a cultural genocide – not within and carries out special requests of donors. tory, literature and culture. in Cambodia, Zimbabwe, Bosnia and the Convention’s definition, but nonethe- During the past year, the UUARC conducted For several years, UUARC has also spon- Herzegovina, Rwanda, Darfur, and that of less, one that ought to be prevented. activities in many regions of Ukraine, which sored contests of the recitation of Taras the Kurds in Iraq. The pure efficacy of the The Convention on Genocide and its were overseen by UUARC representatives Shevchenko’s poetry, called “From convention may be questioned, particu- younger brother, the Declaration on Vera Prinko in Kyiv and Dr. Andrew Dyda in Childhood to Taras.” This year contests larly in the area of punishment. After all, Human Rights, nevertheless remain the Lviv. were held in eight oblasts: Zaporizhia, the International Criminal Court was cre- standards by which the international The UUARC conducts two programs for Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, Luhansk, ated only some 50 years later and, argu- community and subsequent international the elderly. “Candle of Hope,” which began Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zakarpattia and ably, is not very effective even today. organizations govern. Recognizing this in 1992, provides monthly stipends of $20 the Automomous Republic of Crimea. Each Nevertheless, the significance of the major achievement, the U.N. community to 20 sick and elderly former writers and location had about 20 winners in the vari- convention is that it codified the word of nations should move forward to families of former dissidents. This is fund- ous age categories and the prize was a two- “genocide,” extended the definition of expand this moral standard in an ever- ed through the general donations received day trip to Kyiv and Kaniv. genocide to “time of peace” as well as time changing world. by the organization. Through the program Six groups of 20 made the trip in May to “Grandfather and Grandmother,” which was attend the Shevchenko ceremonies on May founded in 1999, sponsors in the U.S. pro- 22, and the other three groups made the Opinions in The Ukrainian Weekly vide monthly assistance of $20 to needy trip in June. The cost per oblast is $2,000. elderly. The program depends on sponsors, who Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and let- have the right to select the oblast they want ter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the to support. This year the UUARC received a opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, Larissa Kyj, Ph.D., is president of the very generous donation in the sum of United Ukrainian American Relief the Ukrainian National Association. Committee. (Continued on page 8) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51

Ukrainian World Congress president visits Europe PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Eugene Czolij, presi- and the Union of Ukrainians in Russia – and dent of the Ukrainian World Congress Ukraine’s persecution of political opposi- (UWC), held a series of meetings with tion leaders, including Yulia Tymoshenko European and Ukrainian community lead- and Yurii Lutsenko. ers in France, Austria, Romania and On September 28, during his visit to Slovakia in late September and early Vienna, Austria, Mr. Czolij met separately October, before stopping off in New York on with Ambassador Adam Kobieracki, deputy October 5. secretary general and director of Conflict The tour began in Strasbourg, France, on Prevention Center for the Organization for September 27 with a meeting with mem- Cooperation and Security in Europe (OSCE), bers of the European Parliament (EP), and Marc Carillet, OSCE Parliamentary including Barbara Lochbihler, chair of the Assembly deputy director of administra- Subcommittee on Human Rights, and Jan tion. Kozlowski and Tunne Kelam. Other mem- Other meetings were held with Dr. Ana bers of the EP included Arnoldas Karlsreiter, senior advisor for the OSCE’s Prackevicus, diplomatic advisor to the EP Office of the Representative on Freedom of president; Myriam Goinard, administrator the Media, and with Dr. Vera Gracheva, for the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and coordination advisor for the OSCE Office of Emma Achilli, directorate general for exter- the Special Representative and Coordinator nal policies and Human Rights Unit admin- for Combating Trafficking in Human UWC istrator. The discussions focused on Beings. At the office of the United Nations Ukraine concluding its EU-Ukraine Industrial Development Organization, Mr. Ukrainian World Congress President Eugene Czolij (center) sits in on the sixth con- Association Agreement. Czolij met with Dr. Olga Memedovic, chief vention of the Association of Ukrainians in Romania in Timisoara on September 30. This was followed by discussions on of the Europe and NIS (Newly Independent Ukraine’s and Russia’s abyssmal human States) program, and Solomiya Omelyan, munity meeting on the UWC’s work and Culture in Presov. The mayor also gave rights records, in particular the Russian program officer. how Ukrainians in Austria can build a stron- assurances that the Ruthenian dialect authorities’ efforts to liquidate two While in Vienna, Mr. Czolij visited the ger working relationship with the UWC. would not be introduced in the local Ukrainian NGOs – the Federal National Ukrainian parish of St. Barbara, led by the Mr. Czolij greeted delegates and guests Slovak-Ukrainian kindergarten. Cultural Autonomy of Ukrainians of Russia Rev. Taras Chagala, where he hosted a com- of the sixth convention of the Association of On his second day in Slovakia, Mr. Czolij Ukrainians in Romania (AUR), held in attended a divine liturgy at St. John the Timisoara, Romania, on September 30. He Baptist Greek-Catholic Church and visited congratulated them on their successes, St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Parent and Grandparent Super Visa including the building of community cen- where he paid tribute to victims of the ters in almost every city where the AUR has Holodomor at a monument erected in the branches, and the election of Stefan church’s courtyard. program now in effect in Canada Buchuta, AUR president, who serves as a Later that day, in Svindik, Slovakia, Mr. OTTAWA – The first applications for Income Cut-Off); member of the Romanian Parliament. (Mr. Czolij met with Dr. Miroslav Sopoliga, direc- the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Buchuta was re-elected to a four-year term tor of the Slovak National Museum – will be accepted as of December 1, Examination; on October 1.) Museum of Ukrainian Culture in Svidnik, Citizenship, Immigration and • Undergo the Immigration Medical- Mr. Czolij also reminded the AUR to sup- followed by a stop in Kosice, where he Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney chased comprehensive Canadian medi- port the UWC’s work in defense of human toured the URUSR’s building. announced. cal• insurance, Submit proof valid thatfor at they least have one year;pur and national minority rights of Ukrainians Mr. Czolij’s meeting in New York on The Parent and Grandparent Super and and support for Ukraine’s European inte- October 5 recapped the work of the UWC Visa is one element of Phase I of the gration process. over the past year and outlined its plans for Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification, meet all other standard admissibility cri- During his two-day visit to Slovakia on the future. Among the UWC’s ongoing proj- announced in November. The Super Visa teria.• Satisfy the visa officer that they October 1-2 Mr. Czolij met with Petro Sokol, ects are: continued support Ukraine’s will allow applicants to remain in Current processing times through the president of the Union of Ruthenian- European integration, support for human Canada for up to 24 months at a time Family Class indicate that many parents Ukrainians of the Slovak Republic, and and national rights of Ukrainians in without having to renew their status. and grandparents could wait for eight Pavol Bogdan, vice-president, in Presov, Ukraine and abroad, the opening of a UWC To be eligible, the applicant must: years or more to be accepted to Canada. Slovakia. They discussed the lack of legisla- office in Kyiv, and an international election With the Super Visa, they could be tive framework for national minorities and observer mission to monitor the Ukrainian Canadian citizen or permanent resident; enjoying the company of their family in the possibility of hosting the next annual parliamentary elections in 2012. A discus- • Be a parent or grandparent of a about eight weeks. general meeting of the UWC in September sion followed the presentation, and Mr. financial support from their child or For more details about applying for 2012 in Bratislava, Slovakia, to show soli- Czolij informed his audience about how grandchild• Provide in a Canada,written includingcommitment proof of the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, darity with Ukrainians in Slovakia. UWC member-organizations can most that the child or grandchild meets the readers may log on to http://www.cic. While in Presov, Mr. Czolij met with effectively support the work of the UWC minimum necessary income (Low gc.ca/english/visit/supervisa.asp. Mayor Pavel Hagyari and discussed the and Ukrainian communities worldwide URUSR’s creation of a Center of Ukrainian that require assistance.

wheelchairs and the other for children with conducted two series of citizenship prepa- Committee was formed; the committee UUARC... cerebral palsy – and is appealing for donors ration classes. Metodij Boretsky is respon- conducted a successful auction in June and (Continued from page 7) for these containers. sible for the activities of this bureau. a lottery in the fall. The UUARC’s Aid Commission, chaired The UUARC receives quarterly reports Among the issues discussed was wheth- $12,000 from the Maria Hulaj Foundation. by Luba Siletsky, meets 10 times a year to from the Land Fund in Brazil, which was er the UUARC should be involved only in Although this is not a charitable pro- review specific requests from individuals initiated in the 1980s. These reports are charitable work or also in educational proj- gram, programs like this are educational and organizations. Recently many of these reviewed and reported on by Dr. O. ects. To emphasize the need for projects and help to raise educated, aware young- requests have been for medical assistance. Luzhnysky. The UUARC also cooperates on that educate future leaders who care and sters, who know and love their country. The commission is restricted to a monthly special projects with Ivan Kark, who works work for the good of their nation, excerpts One participant, Sofia Lihachova of budget of $5,000. Over the past year the with orphans in Ukraine; the Lviv were presented from an article in the Artemsk, Donetsk Oblast, wrote: “Thank commission considered all the requests Gymnasium, on scholarships for students; Ukrainian newspaper Den (Day) written by you for sponsoring these contests that edu- and presented 124 of them for approval to Basil Tarasko, founder of the Ukrainian Serhii Roduk, a member of Memorial. Mr. cate real patriots and Ukrainians. Thank the executive board. Larger requests are Baseball League for Orphans, Dr. Roksolana Roduk cites over 50 examples of disinfor- you for giving me this opportunity to touch directly discussed and approved by the Horbovyj and Bohdan Kyrylko. At the end mation that is being taught to students in eternity, because really, these places repre- executive board. of 2010, Sviatoslav Karavansky initiated a Russia to falsify Ukraine’s history and cre- sent our eternal history.” In the past year, the UUARC has honored press fund to help Ukrainian newspapers in ate a negative image of Ukrainians and For 20 years UUARC has been sending requests from such organizations as Ukraine that are threatened with closure. independent Ukraine. The disinformation containers to Ukraine. In the past 18 Ukrainian Family in Ternopil and Caritas in Like many other organizations, the starts with the Trypillian age and continues months, five 40-foot containers were sent Drohobych. These are organizations that UUARC is facing funding problems, since through recent events, presenting false- to Kyiv, Lviv Ternopil and other regions. have their own volunteers and monetary many of the donors whom the UUARC had hoods, for example, about the Holodomor, General containers usually include clothes, donations stretch very far with them. helped to settle in the U.S. in the late 1940s Ukraine during World War II and indepen- shoes, adult diapers, wheelchairs, walkers, The UUARC Information Bureau for new and early 1950s, are deceased, and their dent Ukraine since 1991. canes, etc. immigrants continues its operations. It is children are either not aware or have found It was underscored that only educated The paperwork has been started for the open two Saturdays every month for walk- different projects of interest. The Fourth voters who know their history and love next container to the Sumy Oblast. The ins and can also be reached by phone on Wave of immigrants from Ukraine has their people will be able to create a govern- UUARC has also received two requests for these days by calling 215-728-1630. made requests but has not supported the ment that will work for its people and not wheelchairs for children – one for regular During the last 12 months the bureau has UUARC. Last year, a Fund-Raising for personal enrichment. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 9

Chief Scout Lubomyr Romankiw (left) congratulates the newly elected leader of Plast The presidium of the biennial Plast convention (from right): Chair Roman Hryciw, U.S.A., Christine Kochan. Vice-Chair Areta Kuritza and Secretaries Bohdan Pechenyak and Irena Boyko. Plast U.S.A. holds 30th biennial national meeting by Katrusia Stecyk KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Beneath a flawless blue autumn sky, Plast members from across the United States came together for the 30th national biennial convention of Plast U.S.A. on October 21-23. The convention brought over 100 delegates from various Plast branches across the United States to the Ukrainian National Association’s Soyuzivka Heritage Center. The undulating Catskill mountains, decorated with orange, gold and red hues, provided the backdrop for a weekend that was filled with discussion, debate, the elec- tion of a new Plast leadership, and the joy of old and new friends enjoying one another’s company. Members of the U.S. national executive board of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization were present to report on activities of the past two years and to map out goals for the next two years. The convention serves as a forum for dis- cussion and adoption of resolutions and propositions for policy change within the organization. One notable topic of discussion was the 100th anniver- sary International Plast Jamboree that will celebrate the founding of Plast in Ukraine. Chief Scout Lubomyr Roma Hadzewycz Romankiw addressed participants and encouraged all to Members of the newly elected U.S. national executive board of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Orgranization after the conclusion of the national convention held at Soyuzivka. take part in the celebration, which will take place in August 2012 in Lviv. the results of the discussions and proposed resolutions for tents, muddy bike wheels, matching T-shirts, competitions Conferences for the council of accredited counselors for implementation by the new U.S. Plast national executive and other scenes of what was clearly a happy and success- “novatstvo,” or cub scouts age 7-11 (Orlynyi Kruh) and the board. ful week for young Plast members. council of accredited counselors fo “yunatstvo,” or scouts Perhaps the most celebrated news of the weekend was The newly elected National Plast Command for 2011- age 12-17 (Skobynyi Kruh) were held on Friday evening the new Plast USA website (www.plastusa.org), which has 2013: includes Chrystia Kochan, president; Lesia Lebed, and Saturday. been updated and reworked by Matij Labunka. Mr. vice-president and chair of the organizational sector; The outgoing director of novatstvo, Nadia Zappernick, Labunka’s presentation addressed the pressing need to Katrusia Dolishna, second vice-president; Andrea Lebed, discussed changes made to novatstvo protocol under her update and modernize the website in addition to incorpo- director for novatstvo; Pavlo Jarymowycz, director for tenure and deliberated with counselors about various rating social media like Facebook and Twitter, online web yunatstvo; Stefan Stawnychy, representative for young issues encountered over the past two years. accounts for Plast members, and pages for each patrol, adult scouts “starshe plastunstvo”; Rostyk Slabicky, repre- Under the leadership of the outgoing director of yunat- chapter, sorority and fraternity. sentative for senior scouts; Zoryana Stawnychy, financial stvo, Adrian Podpirka, the Skobynyi Kruh has undertaken The discussions, committees, conferences and debates director; Ksenia Zacharczuk, recording secretary; Bohdan the project of digitizing scout materials, particularly those paused on Saturday evening for a banquet, at which partic- Pechenyak, corresponding secretary; Katrusia Stecyk, relevant to projects for the rank of Plast Eagle Scout. ipants viewed a special slide show of photos from the Plast press secretary; Markian Kazaniwskyj, director for novat- On Saturday, committees were formed to discuss issues Jamboree that took place on August 6-13, in East Chatham, stvo counselor training; Adia Hankewycz, director for regarding Plast finances, camps, programs and by-laws N.Y., at the Plast campground “Vovcha Tropa.” The photo- yunatstvo counselor training; and Olena Borkowsky, sports changes. Representatives from each committee presented graphs captured thousands of bright smiles, campers, director. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51 No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 11

tical error (RIA Novosti, December 7). Massive election... A December 5 letter addressed to Mr. Putin from Defense Minister Anatoliy (Continued from page 2) Serdyukov was obtained by journalists and St. John’s Church in Hunter, NY The arrest of vocal opposition figures published. The letter reported that “95.5 and the extreme unprovoked police brutal- percent of servicemen and family members is publishing a book of memories ity has not stopped the public protest cam- voted in the Duma election and 80 percent paign. A massive protest rally was planned of them for UR.” Mr. Serdyukov pointed out on the occasion of our 50th Anniversary. for December 10 in downtown Moscow some of the “best bases,” where UR near the Kremlin. More than 20,000 have received up to 99.8 percent of the vote pledged to attend using Facebook and (Kommersant, December 7). Counting other social networks. Authorities threaten members of military families there are to use force to disperse the protesters, if some 1.5 million votes that are controlled more than 300 appear at the rally (www. by the Defense Ministry. newsru.com, December 7). Foreign observers from the Organization There was overwhelming evidence of for Security and Cooperation in Europe widespread electoral fraud by the ruling (OSCE) and the Council of Europe have con- UR party in previous years, though the peo- cluded that the December 4 elections were ple seemed to be content and politically undemocratic (Interfax, December 5). The passive, but the economy has fallen in deputy chief of the JR Duma faction, 2008-2009 and failed to pick up. Gennady Gudkov (a former KGB colonel), Government inefficiency and staggering told journalists that “the elections in levels of corruption have infuriated and Moscow were fully falsified” and that “UR disfranchised many Putin supporters that hardly took 25 percent of the vote nation- used the Duma election to post a protest wide” (Novye Izvestiya, December 6). The book will consist of family photographs and stories vote against UR and now believe their vote Many more citizens agree that UR has submitted by you — the members of our community. was stolen. lost the election and does not have a man- On December 6, thousands of Internal date to rule Russia. Affairs Ministry Troops of the Separate Former Soviet President Mikhail Cost of book: Motorized Special Forces Division (former Gorbachev told reporters: “With each day Dzerzhinsky Division named after the more Russians disbelieve the official elec- $50.00 prior to December 31, 2011* founder of the CheKa-KGB) were deployed tion results. By ignoring public opinion the $60.00 after December 31, 2011** in downtown Moscow to back up the use of authorities discredit themselves and desta- bilize the situation.” Mr. Gorbachev said he riot police by Russia’s worried rulers * Those who order before Dec. 31 will also be allotted two pages for their family stories & (Interfax, December 6). believes the elections must be annulled and photographs at no extra charge. Submissions are due Dec. 31. (See website for details. www. Thousands of members of pro-Kremlin a new one called (Interfax, December 7). ukrainianmountaintop.org. Click on “Jubilee”) youth groups have been shipped in from Of course, the Kremlin will instead use ** We advise pre-ordering the book as a limited number of extra copies will be printed. around the country to Moscow as a coun- brute force to suppress a resistant popu- terweight to genuine popular dissent. One lace. This will undermine the credibility of the leaders of the FC Spartak Moscow not only of the UR party, but also Mr. Putin To order your book, send a check (made out to St. John’s UCC) to: fan movement told the Jamestown in his upcoming re-election to the Kremlin Foundation, on condition of anonymity, on March 4, 2012. By next summer, the St. John’s Jubilee Book, 31 Rosedale Ave., Millburn, NJ 07041 that he was offered by the pro-Kremlin Putin regime may be considered illegiti- demonstration organizers to be paid 3,000 mate and resisted by the more vocal part of For more information contact: [email protected] rubles ($100) per day bonus for each soc- the population concentrated in Moscow, cer fan mustered to stand for the UR cause. while the rest of Russia will continue to be The state-controlled TV praises the politically inert – or non-aligned. Duma election as a triumph of democracy The Putin regime may begin to crumble and ignores the continued protests in a and it is unclear if will it survive until 2013. bout of extreme political censorship, but Mr. Putin is surrounded by a band of cyni- the Russian Internet and printed newspa- cal kleptocrats (the UR) that will defect en pers are full of evidence of state-sponsored masse as soon as his authority falters. A electoral fraud and ballot box stuffing. A terrified world may again, like in 1991, see Kremlin-financed polling service – Public a nuclear superpower with an increasingly Opinion Foundation – based on exit polls illegitimate government, ripped apart by just after the December 4 election reported violent social and political discontent. that in Moscow UR secured some 27.5 per- cent of the vote, while the official result is The article above is reprinted from 46 percent (Vedomosti, December 6). The Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Public Opinion Foundation later withdrew its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, its exit poll result, declaring it was a statis- www.jamestown.org.

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Mayor of Kyiv speaks on capital’s present and future by Volodymyr Bakhnak He explained that leading professionals from all over the world were engaged in UCCA the creation of the 15-year development NEW YORK – Columbia University’s endeavor that would stimulate the growth Harriman Institute on November 30 host- and global competitiveness of Kyiv. He also ed a discussion with Mayor Olexander acknowledged that the citizens of Kyiv had Popov of Kyiv. Speaking on the topic “Kyiv, played a large role in the project by sub- A European City: Past, Present and mitting over 7,000 suggestions, many of Future,” he largely focused on the history, which were considered. and the prospects for the development of The project includes reforms in every Ukraine’s future. aspect of urban living, including improve- In his opening remarks, Mr. Popov com- ment of the business climate; expansion of mented that over the years Kyiv has pro- electronic/Internet access; elimination of duced an enormous number of scholars, corruption and unnecessary bureaucracy; professors, scientists, musicians, and the construction and renovation of hotels, as like – such distinguished individuals as well as air and ground transportation. the great composer Maksym Berezovsky, Kyiv has a comparative advantage over the father of helicopters Ihor Sikorsky, the other international cities, especially con- aircraft developer Oleh Antonov. It was sidering its historic, cultural and architec- due to this education, spirituality and tural splendor, Mr. Popov noted. achievements in science that Kyiv was According to the plan, the city will be ren- once known as the second Jerusalem. ovated and modernized while the beauty Moreover, Mayor Popov remarked that, and integrity of its historical buildings during the nineth and 10th centuries, will be preserved. when Ukraine accepted Christianity, Kyiv A major goal of this strategic revitaliza- enjoyed its golden age. tion is to increase the influx of tourists Following independence, Ukraine expe- from 1 million to approximately 2.6 million rienced its share of economic and political by 2025. To reach this goal, the city admin- challenges, but, as Mr. Popov underscored, istration is negotiating with its long-term “Ukraine is now in the position to prosper.” partner, the European Bank for Although Kyiv, a large city with a popula- Reconstruction and Development, to fund a tion of roughly 25 million, is a fairly devel- number of the proposed projects, such as oped city with an adequate infrastructure, it construction of hotels and renovation of still is not on par with other European airports and roads. metropolises. A plan titled “Kyiv 2025 Mr. Popov concluded his remarks by Development Strategy” has been developed stating that the Kyiv City development proj- with the intent of doubling the economic ect is not a stand-alone effort, but part of strength of the city and turning it into the an overall development plan for Ukraine, business center of Eastern Europe, the which the president and prime minister mayor said. are committed to implementing.

Colley kept his engagement and delivered Margaret Colley... his address, as his mother would have (Continued from page 3) wanted. He began his presentation with the relief of Gareth Jones by Toronto sculptor words: “Today I would like to dedicate my Oleh Lesiuk. presentation both to her life, lived full and After she retired from her general prac- with great integrity, and also to her dili- tice in medicine, Dr. Colley authored two gence in bringing the story of Gareth Jones As is our custom, books about Jones and his work, “A to the world, which many tried to sup- press.” THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Manchukuo Incident” (2001), which relates the story of his politically motivated Condolences on Dr. Colley’s passing will again mail Christmas greetings and small gift packages murder; and “More Than a Grain of Truth” came from around the globe, especially to American-Ukrainian service people (2005), a biography of Jones that highlights from Ukrainians who appreciated and sup- his many achievements during his short ported her efforts to disseminate the truth presently serving their country in many parts of the world. about the death of her dear uncle and his life, including his writings about the remarkable journalistic oeuvre. She did Famine-Genocide. She also lectured widely UNA wishes to solicit your help in getting much to raise public awareness of the about Jones’s pioneering journalistic work. names, addresses and ranks of any Ukrainian you may know Holodomor and its millions of victims, and Dr. Colley was born on June 6, 1925, in who is serving in the armed forces – she appeared at many Holodomor remem- London to a Welsh family. She lost her Help make this project successful. brance ceremonies in the United Kingdom beloved Uncle Gareth when she was 10. and the United States. UNA will mail Christmas and New Year’s greetings During World War II she was evacuated to Ihor Kharchenko, Ukraine’s ambassador to our service people by December 25, 2011. Canada, where she began her medical edu- to the United Kingdom in 2002-2010, cation at Dalhousie University in Halifax, wrote: “Her book on the life and death of We wish to contact all our service men and women. Nova Scotia. On her return she completed Gareth Jones, one of the first journalists to With your help we will reach most of them! medical school at St. Andrew’s University tell the truth about the Ukrainian tragedy in Scotland, graduating in 1948. She prac- of the Holodomor, is a proud personal Name: ______ticed medicine for 45 years, nearly 35 of belonging of mine received from her own them as a general practitioner in hands. She will forever remain one of the Rank: ______Nottingham. Her husband, Dr. Nigel Colley, devoted friends of the Ukrainian people, died in 1973, leaving her with four sons to and I will forever cherish the knowledge of Address: ______bring up. being a personal friend of this amazing On the day of Dr. Margaret Colley’s personality.” ______death, November 20, her son Nigel was in Dr. Colley is survived by four sons, Washington, where he was to speak the Graham, Richard, Nigel and Philip, as well Please send the information by December 16, 2011 to: next day at the National Press Club (see as several grandchildren. Ukrainian National Association, Inc., The Weekly, December 4). Mr. Colley noted Funeral services were held on Attn: Oksana Trytjak that “this was to be the culmination of December 5 in Hastings, England. A memo- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 almost 15 years’ incessant work to get rial service is planned for early 2012 in Parsippany, NJ 07054 belated and due recognition for her Nottingham. Memorial donations may be beloved uncle Gareth.” Though invited to made to the Gareth Jones Memorial Tel: 1 973 292-9800 x 3071 • e-mail [email protected] speak in Washington, Dr. Colley was Traveling Scholarship at the University of unable, due to her ill health, to travel. Mr. Wales. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 13 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51

President Viktor Yanukovych proposed to the 152nd place, having scored 2.3 (it Larry King promotes Dnipropetrovsk NEWSBRIEFS sending servicemen from the Ukrainian scored 2.4 in 2010) out of 10 possible peacekeeping contingent operating in the points,” the TI press release says. The DNIPROPETROVSK – Larry King, the well- (Continued from page 2) United Nations Mission in Liberia to support Corruption Perceptions Index 2011 defines known U.S. television and radio host, who the level of corruption in the public sectors was hired as an advisor by the Canadian benefits can be preserved only “if economic the United Nations operation in Cote of 183 countries. The report is based on data company Black Iron, which has assets in growth is present.” (RFE/RL) d’Ivoire for the period until December 31. Earlier, the U.N. Secretariat asked Ukraine to from 17 expert interviews. Countries are Ukraine, has highly praised the investment Stalin monument “beheaders” sentenced consider the possibility of sending its avia- given scores on a scale of 0 to 10, in which attractiveness of the Dnipropetrovsk region. tion unit to support the mission in Cote 10 corresponds to a minimum level of cor- According to a statement of the ZAPORIZHIA – Nine Ukrainian national- d’Ivoire, taking into account that parliamen- ruption. New Zealand, Finland and Denmark Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Administration ists charged in the decapitation last year of a tary elections there are scheduled for (9.5-9.4 points) were named the least cor- about the results of a meeting between Mr. monument to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in December 11. The financing of costs related rupt countries in 2011, while Somalia and King and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Zaporizhia have received suspended sen- to Ukraine’s participation in this operation North Korea (1 point) the most corrupt. Oleksander Vilkul, Mr. King said: “The Dnipropetrovsk region is very interesting to tences. The activists, who were members of is to be covered from Ukraine’s state budget, Two-thirds of the countries in the ranking investors and has great development poten- the right-wing nationalist organization with the further compensation of these scored less than 5 points. Among the post- tial. Its natural resources and developed Tryzub (Trident), were arrested in January costs by the United Nations. (Ukrinform) Soviet countries, Georgia (64th, 4.1 points) and went on trial in March. Their lawyer, was again called the least corrupt, followed human potential make it one of the most Volodymyr Prudovskyi, told reporters on Police to learn English for Euro-2012 by Moldova (112th, 2.9 points). Kazakhstan attractive areas for making investments.” December 12 that the group’s leader, Roman ranks 120th (2.7 points) and Armenia 129th Messrs. King and Vilkul discussed how to KYIV – The Ukrainian Internal Affairs Khmara, and two of his associates were each (2.6 points). Belarus, Russia and Azerbaijan attract foreign investment, in particular U.S. Ministry is planning to teach about 27,000 given a suspended sentence of three years in shared 143rd place (2.4 points). Ukraine and investment, to the region’s industry, as well police officers English by the start of the jail. The other members of the group Tajikistan are tied for 152nd place. Experts as the region’s development and the level of Euro-2012 soccer championship, the minis- received suspended sentences of two to noted high levels of corruption in awareness of the region abroad. “We did not try’s media liaison office told the Ukraine three years in jail with probation periods of Kyrgyzstan (164th place, 2.1 points), as well touch political issues – we discussed the stra- 2012 Information Center on November 9. A at least one year. The activists were also as Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan (177th tegic development of successful territories, in total of 13,930 police officers will learn ordered to pay some 100,000 hrv ($12,300) place, 1.6 points). (Ukrinform) particular, the Dnipropetrovsk region. We to repair the headless Stalin monument. Mr. English in the regions hosting the Euro-2012 raised the issue of attracting U.S. investments Prudovskyi said the court did not take into tournament, and 12,890 people will learn Kravchuk on the political elite to the Dnipropetrovsk region, in particular, its account the fact that erecting the monument English in other regions. Law enforcers are KYIV – The current Ukrainian political industry,” Mr. Vilkul explained. Black Iron has was itself against the law. “The monument’s currently learning English in the ministry’s elite is not ready to be guided by European retained the services of Mr. King, an interna- unveiling was equal to the rejection of the higher educational establishments via three- values and rule the country by democratic tionally recognized media host, to provide [massive famine in Ukraine known as the] month courses, as well as on the basis of means, the first president of independent international advisory and awareness servic- Holodomor,” he said. “But the court did not civilian educational institutions in the es. “His connections and experience will help regions, through in-service training and indi- Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, said at a press take that into account and declined to give conference on December 1. “To say that the Black Iron on many fronts, including through any judicial assessment of the fact.” Mr. vidually. The media liaison office said that raising the profile of Ukraine and Black Iron’s about 8,000 students, graduates and current political elite of Ukraine meets Prudovskyi said his clients went through European standards, European values and project as attractive investment opportuni- illegal physical and psychological pressure employees of the ministry’s higher educa- ties,” said Matt Simpson, president and CEO tional institutions would speak English at a is understanding of the civilizing process in during the investigation into the incident general would be an exaggeration. of Black Iron. In October 2010, Black Iron conversational level by next year, and they and some of their valuables have not yet Unfortunately, because of the confrontation acquired Geo-Alliance Ore East Limited, a will help in the host cities in communicating been returned to them by police. He added in elections, and not just in elections, but Cyprus-based subsidiary of Geo Alliance with foreign visitors. According to the minis- that Communists in Zaporizhia unveiled a now, authority at all levels was taken by Group Limited of EastOne Investment Group, try’s regional offices, about 8,000 police offi- Stalin monument in May 2010 and Tryzub individuals unready to rule through demo- which belongs to Ukrainian businessman cers currently have a basic knowledge of activists protested, calling Stalin “the execu- cratic means,” he emphasized. According to Victor Pinchuk, together with licenses for English, and 18,000 more are learning the tioner of the Ukrainian people and an inter- Mr. Kravchuk, a significant dependence of $13 million, and renamed it Black Iron language. (Interfax-Ukraine) national terrorist.” (RFE/RL) the political elite on the business communi- (Cyprus) Ltd. The Cypriot company owns over 99 percent of the shares in Peacekeepers to go to Cote d’Ivoire Ukraine worsens in corruption ranking ty is one of the main problems of the Ukrainian political elite. “The majority of Shymanovske Steel Ltd. and Zelenovske Steel KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada has regis- KYIV – The level of corruption is still very the political elite, especially at the level of (both based in Dnipropetrovsk), which own tered a bill to approve the Ukrainian presi- high in Ukraine, according to a report districts, cities and government agencies, licenses to exploit iron ore mines for the peri- dent’s decision to send a Ukrainian peace- released on December 1 by the Berlin-based sold itself to the business elite, which ods until November 1, 2024 and November keeping contingent to support the United international nongovernmental organization serves for them as a purse,” he stressed. Mr. 1, 2014 respectively. In late March 2011 Nations operation in Cote d’Ivoire. The text Transparency International (TI). “In the Kravchuk added that without upgrading Black Iron conducted an IPO on the Toronto of the document was posted on the website annual ranking of countries by the level of the political elite, Ukraine will not be able stock exchange (TSX) and raised $37 million. of the Ukrainian Parliament on December 9. corruption, Ukraine fell from 134th (2010) to effectively shift to a European policy. The total estimated capital costs for Black (Ukrinform) Iron’s Shymanivske Iron Ore Project in Kryvyi Rih amount to some $900 million. Kyiv 161st among 221 cities (Interfax-Ukraine) LONDON – Vienna has the best quality Ukraine expects EU funds for GTS of life among more than 220 cities around the world, according to a report published KYIV – Ukraine expects to receive the TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x3040 first tranche from the European Union for or e-mail [email protected] by Mercer, Bloomberg News reported on November 30. Baghdad took last place – the modernization its gas transit system 221st – in Mercer’s ranking as it has the (GTS) in the amount of $308 million dur- SERVICES PROFESSIONALS worst quality of life and is the most danger- ing the first quarter of 2012. Vadym ous place to live. Zurich is in second place Chuprun, deputy board chairman at in the ranking. The top 10 of the ranking Naftohaz Ukrainy, said on December 12 includes only two non-European cities – that cooperation with the European Union Auckland (3rd) and Vancouver (6th). on this matter should develop and the Munich is in fourth place and is followed by previously announced projects should be Dusseldorf, Frankfurt-am-Main, Geneva, implemented. “In order for us not to drag Bern and Copenhagen. The top-ranked U.S. our feet on this upgrade, we must finish city for quality of life is San Francisco in with this,” he said. At the end of September, joint 30th place with Adelaide and Paris, EU Energy Commissioner Guenther eight places ahead of London. New York is Oettinger said that in 2012 the EU would 47th. Singapore, which is ranked 25th, is begin practical work on modernization of the best-placed Asian city for quality of life the Ukrainian GTS. It is planning to allo- and safety. Russia’s Moscow and St. cate about $310 million for this purpose. Petersburg came in at 163rd and 165th, The gas pipeline Urengoy-Pomary- OPPORTUNITIES respectively. Kyiv was 161st. Moscow was Uzhhorod will be the paramount site of behind Vilnius (79th), Tallinn (89th) and the GTS in this project. As reported, Riga (91st). Meanwhile, the quality of life in Ukraine, the European Commission, the Earn extra income! Yerevan (173rd), Minsk (182nd), Baku European Bank for Reconstruction and The Ukrainian Weekly is looking (195th) and Tbilisi (214th) was worse than Development, the European Investment for advertising sales agents. in Moscow or St. Petersburg. From the Bank and the World Bank in March 2009 For additional information contact viewpoint of personal safety, Luxemburg, in Brussels signed a joint declaration on Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, Bern and Helsinki are the best cities. modernization of Ukraine’s gas transport The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. Singapore, Auckland and Wellington took system. As estimated by the British com- eighth, ninth and 10th, respectively, in pany Mott MacDonald, modernization of terms of safety. St. Petersburg is 173rd and the GTS, together with repairs of gas mains, Run your advertisement here, Moscow is 199th in that ranking. Tbilisi compressor stations and installation of in The Ukrainian Weekly’s and Baghdad have the worst level of per- new gas metering units, as well as a mod- CLASSIFIEDS section. sonal safety, taking 215th, or last place. ern management system, will cost at least (Interfax-Ukraine) $4.8 billion over seven years. (Ukrinform) 568

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With great sorrow we announce the passing of Wolodymyr Baran born February 2, 1913, recently a resident of Warren, Michigan

He was the beloved husband of Oksana, honored father and grandfather of George with wife Nina and children Alexander and Diana; Andrew with wife Julia and son Nicholas; Bohdanna with husband Oles’ and son Daniel; and a long-time Ukrainian community leader and contributor.

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“Teach Me to Dance Ukrainian” classes on Bloor Street. The Ukrainian Dance Ensemble presents its “Pryvit.” Toronto Ukrainian Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary by Natalya Grod pavilion area featuring Edmonton artist Larisa Sembaluk- lead corporate sponsor Buduchnist Credit Union and the Cheladyn, the Kule Folklore Center Exhibit, Ukraine Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund); TORONTO – The Bloor West Toronto Ukrainian Festival Pavilion, the Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter, the Ukrainian Baritone Chris Dunham and Ensemble from Niagara Falls, celebrated its 15th anniversary this past September 16-18, Canadian Congress, the Shevchenko Foundation, the Ontario; Comedian Roman Danylo from Vancouver, British and also showcased the 120th Anniversary of Ukrainian Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund, Columbia; Festival MC Roman Brytan from Edmonton; settlement in Canada. Due to the ever increasing atten- Sipco Oil and The Toronto Star newspaper. Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre from Calgary, Alberta; dance and popularity of the festival, the organizing com- For the first time ever, the festival was able to feature Tyt i Tam Band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Lyra Vocal mittee succeeded in expanding the festival by two full city performers from across Canada through a Celebrate Trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba; Comedienne Luba Goy blocks, making the Festival almost one kilometer long. Ontario Grant. These included The Verkhovyna Ensemble from Toronto; Akord Male Choir from Ottawa; Harmonia A new component of the festival included an upscale from Edmonton, Alberta (with the additional assistance of Vocal Trio from Montreal; and Brian Cherwick from Newfoundland. Performers from the U.S. included the Hrim band and Korinya folk band, returning by popular demand, along with first time performer Olya Fryz. The Canadian Lemko Association, in honor of their 50th Anniversary, sponsored the Lemko Tower Youth Ensemble from Lemkivschyna to perform on the festival stage. The headline performer, Mandry from Ukraine – spon- sored by Ukrainian Credit Union Limited, Four Points Sheraton Lakeshore and Aerosvit Airlines, and George Huculak and friends of Mandry – dazzled the audience on Saturday night. Local talent from the Toronto area included Avanguard band, Arkan Dance Copmany, Barvinok School of Dance, Baturyn band, Boyan Choir, Crazy Voda band, Desna Ukrainian Dance Company, Stefanie Hutka, PYX (Rukh) band, Ukraina and Ukrainian School of Arts, Vesnianka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Zirka band and Zubrivka. The annual parade was the largest in festival history and included over 60 entries with 2,000 participants. The top winning non-commercial entry was the Ukrainian National Federation float depicting the immigration of

Verkhovyna from Edmonton performs “The Letter.” (Continued on page 38)

“Short Tails” by Yuriy Tarnawsky presented at UIMA By Dan Kugler Chicago to visit my Ukrainian friends. It feels cozy and Ukrainian. New York’s East Village was like that in the ’50s; CHICAGO – Ukrainian American author Yuriy now it isn’t Ukrainian any more, even though many of the Tarnawsky read his work at a recent evening gathering of institutions are still there. My connection to the Ukrainian over 70 people at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Institute of Modern Art goes way back to 1973, when I first Mr. Tarnawsky was introduced by Vira Bodnaruk, head read there. I always felt a close connection to the institu- of the Institute’s Literary Committee, who said Mr. tion. They have treated me like a member of the family.” Tarnawsky is “not only at the forefront of American avant- Speaking about “Short Tails,” the author said, “I wanted garde literature, but also of the Ukrainian émigré litera- to address the absurdity of life, viewing it from the existen- ture.” The event marked the launch of Mr. Tarnawsky’s new tialist standpoint, which I have retained from my early book of fiction,“Short Tails,” which is available in both years as a writer.” English and Ukrainian. Mr. Tarnawsky was joined at the September 17 literary Mr. Tarnawsky was born in Turka in western Ukraine event by Eckhard Gerdes, the editor and publisher of the and emigrated with his family to Germany in 1944, then Journal of Experimental Fiction and publisher of“Short arrived in the United States in the 1950s. He was one of the Tails,” who called Mr. Tarnawsky “the Picasso of literature.” founding members of The New York Group, a Ukrainian Also reading were Davis Schneiderman, who teaches at émigré group of avant-garde writers, and co-founder and Lake Forest College, James Hugunin, Jeremy Davies, and co-editor of the journal Novi Poeziyi (New Poetry; 1959- A.D. Jameson. 1972). The audience included not only members of Chicago’s He has authored 19 collections of poetry, seven plays, literary and Ukrainian communities, but also a significant nine books of fiction, a biography, a number of articles number of students from Lake Forest College who have dealing with literature and theater, and numerous transla- been studying Mr. Tarnawsky’s work. tions from and into Ukrainian. A video of Mr. Tarnawsky’s reading at the UIMA can be About Chicago, Mr. Tarnawsky said, “I love to come to viewed at http://www.youtube.com/ukrainianmedia. Yuriy Tarnawsky excerpts from “Short Tails.” No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 17

Costume design (character unknown) for a production of Ivan Kocherha’s play “Mark in Hell,” 1928, paper, “Eiffel Tower,” 1922, paper, watercolor, gouache (from gouache (from the collection of the Museum of “Guitar,” 1923, paper, watercolor, gouache (from the the collection of Nadia B. Kosareva, Kharkiv). Theatrical, Musical and Cinematic Art of Ukraine, Kyiv). collection of Nadia B. Kosareva, Kharkiv). Exhibition of modernist Kosarev opens at The Ukrainian Museum NEW YORK – The first comprehensive exhibition of digious talent and exposes the fundamental relationship Times (Glueck, Grace. “Ukrainian Modernists, All Alone, works by avant-garde artist Borys Kosarev is being pre- between the artist and the site of his creative stimulus, his Here at Last.” The New York Times, November 4, 2006, sented at The Ukrainian Museum through May 2, 2012. beloved city, Kharkiv,” said Maria Shust, director of The B7), Kosarev and his art are yet to be revealed and consid- “Borys Kosarev: Modernist Kharkiv, 1915-1931” includes Ukrainian Museum. “The exhibition will return to Ukraine ered among the important Modernists of the early 20th 82 works on paper by Kosarev, an outsider of the Eastern to be shown at the Kharkiv Museum in 2012. Kosarev’s century. European Modernist movement and a survivor of Joseph extensive contribution to Ukrainian Modernism will finally “Borys Kosarev: Modernist Kharkiv, 1915-1931,” which Stalin’s of purges intellectuals in 1930s Ukraine. be given its due.” opened on December 4, is augmented with several works Borys Kosarev (1897-1994), also known as Boris Kosarev’s name will forever be associated with the city by his colleagues Vasyl Yermilov (1894-1968) and Maria Kosariev, was a contemporary of prominent Kharkiv artists of Kharkiv – the place of his birth, death and a long life Syniakova (1890-1984). The exhibition, comprising 88 David Burliuk (1882-1967), Vladimir Tatlin (1885-1953) devoted to the visual arts. A native son of the fiercely inde- objects is curated by Myroslava M. Mudrak, professor of art and Ilya Repin (1844-1930), as well as other celebrated pendent Kharkiv territory, which produced some of history at The Ohio State University. Ukrainian artists such as Kazimir Malevich (1879-1935), Ukraine’s most creative cultural personalities, Kosarev Organized by The Ukrainian Museum (New York), the and Alexander Archipenko (1887-1964). epitomizes the spirit of the area and its regional diversity. Kharkiv Art Museum (Ukraine) and Rodovid Gallery A master graphic artist, painter, designer, photographer The contents of the exhibition coincide with the period (Ukraine), the objects in this exhibition are drawn from the and book illustrator, Kosarev worked with luminaries such of Kharkiv’s status as Ukraine’s capital city (1919-1934) collections of Nadia Kosareva (Kharkiv), the Museum of as theater director Les Kurbas (1887-1937), poet Vladimir and the rise of Constructivism as an ideological aesthetic. It Theater, Music and Cinema Arts of Ukraine (Kyiv), the Mayakovsky (1893-1930) and cinema pioneers Alexander was also the period of Ukrainianization – a government Kharkiv Art Museum, Borys and Tetiana Grynyov Dovzhenko (1894-1956) and Sergei Eisenstein (1898- policy that encouraged the revitalization of national cul- (Kharkiv), the VovaTania Gallery (Kharkiv), Dmytro 1948). ture, only to be quashed through a series of orchestrated Horbachov (Kyiv) and Oleksander Myzhin (Kharkiv). One of Kosarev’s closest collaborators in the Kharkiv purges of its proponents, the Ukrainian intelligentsia, “Borys Kosarev: Modernist Kharkiv, 1915-1931” is avant-garde was Volodymyr Bobrytskyi, who emigrated to beginning in the 1930s. While it flourished, Ukrainianization accompanied by a catalogue authored by Prof. Mudrak New York and became a renowned designer, known as brought with it a renaissance of art and culture, serving as with additional essays written by Tetiana Pavlova and Bobri. an unprecedented gateway into global Modernism through Valentyna Chechyk, who co-authored the 2009 monograph “Kosarev is barely known in his own country, and this the aesthetic of Constructivism. “Borys Kosarev 1920s: Vid Maliarstva do Tea-Kino-Photo” first ever exhibition brings to light his prodigious talent Sheltered from excessive official scrutiny by working in (Borys Kosarev 1920s: From Painting to Thea-Cine-Photo). both here in the U.S. and in Ukraine, where it will return to theater design and as a teacher until his death in 1994, The exhibition is funded in part by the Stedley Art be shown at the Kharkiv Art Museum in 2012,” said Maria Kosarev survived the Stalin purges and later repressions Foundation (Ukraine) and individual sponsors in the Shust, director of The Ukrainian Museum. “The exhibition by intentionally staying “under the radar screen.” Sadly, his United States. exposes a fundamental relationship between the artist and own reticence, coupled with the pressures exerted by the The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 East Sixth St., his beloved city, Kharkiv, as the site of creative stimulus, political landscape of the times, left Kosarev virtually New York, NY 10003; telephone, 212-228-0110; e-mail, and Kosarev’s extensive contribution to Ukrainian unknown as a contributor to the Modernist movement. [email protected]; website, www.ukrainianmu- Modernism will finally be given its due.” Not unlike Anatol Petrytsky (1895-1964), whose works seum.org. “This first ever exhibition brings to light Kosarev’s pro- were called a “serendipitous discovery” by The New York – The Ukrainian Museum

Makeup design for a production of R. Pobedimsky’s Set design for a production of R. Pobedimsky’s play “Khubeane,” 1923, “Dedication to the Artist Pavel Kuznetsov,” play “Khubeane,” 1923 (from the collection of colored paper, cardboard, gouache, collage (from the Collection of Nadia 1921, paper, gouache, watercolor (from the col- Nadia B. Kosareva, Kharkiv). B. Kosareva, Kharkiv). lection of Nadia B. Kosareva, Kharkiv). 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE UCC’s Montreal branch holds annual meeting MONTREAL – The Ukrainian Canadian (Liudmylla Popowych, school director). Congress, Montreal branch, and Quebec They have a total of 107 students attending Provincial Council, held their annual gener- classes. al meeting on September 24. Re-elected A report was also given by Ivan unanimously for a second term was Prokaziuk of the Ukrainian Mutual Aid Zorianna Hrycenko-Luhova, who has been Society in Montreal, who informed dele- actively working in the Ukrainian commu- gates about the work its volunteers do to nity for over 30 years. help Ukrainians in need. Among members elected to the new Chairing the annual meeting was executive for 2011-2012 are: Marika Putko, Yaroslav Czolij. UCC Montreal encompasses past president; Bohdanna Klecor- 34 Ukrainian organizations in Montreal Hawryliuk, first vice-president and cultural- and has representation from the Northern educational committee chairperson; Olena Quebec area on its board. Montreal is rep- Kulishov and Lina Hawryliw, secretaries; resented on UCC national board of direc- Yourko Kulycky and Andrij Dragan, treasur- tors, along with representatives from other ers; Pavlo Showhaniuk, Prof. Roman Serbyn parts of Canada. The president’s annual and Zenon Bryniawsky, vice-presidents; report may be read on the UCC Montreal and James Slobodian, member at large. web site at uccmontreal.org. The president’s detailed annual report President-elect Zorianna Hrycenko-Luhova (second row, second from left) with mem- President-elect Hrycenko-Luhova was highlighted by several major projects, bers of the executive of the Montreal branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. thanked her executive for their support including UCC Montreal’s work with Camp and for the many hours of voluntary time Spirit Lake Corporation in La Ferme, that the center, the first of its kind in ments in Ukraine. they devote to community work, as well as Quebec, and the establishment of the Spirit Canada, has an important cultural-educa- Among other reports presented was one those who help to ensure UCC Montreal’s Lake Internment Interpretive Center, which tional impact on the entire Quebec province from the Ukrainian School Board of ongoing work, including Caisse Populaire was opened to the general public end of and other parts of Canada. Montreal, whose president is Lesia Desjardins Ukrainienne de Montréal. June. The center was to have its official Besides outlining other projects perti- Prystupa-Shwec. The board represents two Upcoming events will include a roundta- opening, by invitation at the only, end of nent to Ukrainians in Montreal, Ms. Luhovy Ukrainian schools, the Metropolitan ble seminar on the past, present and future November. mentioned that both the Montreal branch Andrey Sheptytsky Saturday School (Irena of the Ukrainian community in Quebec. UCC Montreal passed a resolution in sup- and UCC national are closely monitoring Pawliw, school director), and the UCC Montreal can be contacted at 514-593- port of the Spirit Lake Center, recognizing and reacting to the worrisome develop- Metropolitan Illarion Saturday School 1000.

UAV Post 35 honors 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor by Myron Bodnar of the Post, was actually a guest speaker at the U.S. Army ical narrative of the 1st Infantry Division “The Big Red One,” Special Operations School and lectured on the tactics used with whom 1st Lt. Shandor served a full year of combat PALATINE, Ill. – Every organization has events which mark by the UPA which allowed it to carry out military opera- duty in Vietnam, was given to each attendee of this event. special milestones in their history. One such salient event for tions well after the closing of World War II. Ukrainian American Veterans Post 35 of Palatine, Ill., was The post has been also active in supporting U.S. troops held on Saturday, September 17, at the Ukrainian National in the conflicts overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Global Museum of Chicago. That day the Post honored Army 1st War on Terrorism. Moreover, the Post has sponsored a Lt. Ivan Shandor, in whose honor the post is named. series of educational seminars exploring and looking into The commemorative event was held in the main atrium the homefront threat of radical Muslim terrorists within of the Ukrainian National Museum, where guests were sur- the United States. These lectures have been well-attended rounded by beautiful artwork. Following a welcoming of by the American public as well. guests and the “Pledge of Allegiance,” the post commander, As part of the solemn commemoration on September 17, Col. Roman Golash (ret.), briefed the guests of the history 1st Lt. Shandor’s Bronze Star Decoration, earned while on of Post 35. active duty in the Republic of South Vietnam, was installed From its beginnings in the mid-1990s as a loose net- and placed in a special veteran location of the museum. The work of Ukrainian American translators who were serving Rev. Bohdan Nalysnyk of the St. Nicholas Cathedral in in various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and its orga- Chicago blessed this commemorative site and led everyone nization as the Ukrainian American Military Association, attending in a prayer for all those Ukrainian Americans who the post has evolved into one of the most active branches have served or currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. in the UAV organization. Following a tour of the Ukrainian National Museum, UAV Post 35 has been active in both the Ukrainian and guests were served a deliciously prepared lunch and listened the American communities in the Chicago area. The post to both Lidia Shandor-Devonshire, widow of 1st Lt. Ivan sponsored a very well attended and received forum on the Shandor, and Bohdan Shandor, his brother, reflect on their Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), honoring the Ukrainian memories of Ivan. The newly installed plaque honoring 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor military heritage and history. It was interesting to learn A beautifully designed commemorative brochure detail- and noting the Bronze Star Decoration he earned while that a former UPA commander and an honorary member ing the life of 1st Lt Ivan Shandor and an insert with a histor- on active duty in the Republic of South Vietnam.

Cleveland remembers the Holodomor by helping the hungry by Diana Prodan through forced collectivization from 1932 to 1933. Ukrainian organizations from the U.S. CLEVELAND – The Ukrainian Cultural Arts East Coast and Midwest, as well as Ontario, Association of Greater Cleveland (UCAA), par- created teams to collect food to donate to food ent organization to the Kashtan Ukrainian banks in their respective cities. Dance Ensemble and the Zorya Ukrainian As the holiday season rapidly approached, Female Vocal Ensemble, held a food drive to many supporters came to donate food to com- commemorate the Famine-Genocide, or memorate the Holodomor, including the Holodomor, that took place in Ukraine and Cleveland branch of the Ukrainian National other parts of the Soviet Union in 1932-1933. Women’s League of America. Donations were The food and household goods collected also shipped in – some all the way from Texas. through the food drive were donated to the Through this food drive, the UCAA collected Cleveland Food Bank on December 8, in time 245 pounds of non-perishable food and for the holiday season. household goods for the Cleveland Food Bank, The food drive was part of a nationwide which will be used to supply local hot meal Kashtan instructors Diana Prodan (left) and Serhiy Firmanchuk (right) deliver event to gain recognition of the atrocities sites, shelters and food pantries, and provide food donated in remembrance of the Holodomor. committed against the Ukrainian people necessary meals throughout the community. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 19 Masquerade Gala raises funds for UAYA’s Ellenville camp

by Ulana Blahy The music of the night brought a flare to the festive occasion, as UAYA talent NEW YORK – Saturday, November 12 from the generations filled the UIA. was “some enchanted evening” for the Roman Kozicky (piano) and Olena Dolak attendees of the Masquerade Gala hosted (cello) played delightful contemporary by the Ukrainian American Youth and classical pieces. Stefan Szkafarowsky Association (UAYA). The fund-raiser for of the New York Metropolitan Opera, the UAYA resort in Ellenville, N.Y., brought accompanied by Andrew Stasiw on the out nearly 150 members and friends of piano, gave dramatic performances of the organization in festive attire to the “Music of the Night” from “Phantom of iconic Ukrainian Institute of America on the Opera” and “Some Enchanted the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Evening” from “South Pacific.” Recognizing one another from behind Crossing the pond for this special eve- ornate masks, generations of UAYA mem- ning, Markyan Szcur from London bers reminisced about their childhood recalled the privilege he had of attending days at summer camps, and the lasting camp in Ellenville nearly a decade ago. memories and friendships they have car- The camaraderie and spirit he felt from ried with them throughout the years. his subsequent visits reminded everyone The evening opened with remarks by how much the oselia means to them. Roman Witek long time UAYA member Askold Encouraging everyone to open their Masked guests enjoying the evening’s festive theme. Lozynskyj, who recalled the founding hearts and wallets, he and Oksana generations who devoted their time and Czebeniak led a very successful donation With the average age of the attendees sands of children – a place where the generosity to building the “oselia.” Today auction. Guests also participated in a silent being between 25 and 39, it was clear Ukrainian American Youth Association the responsibilities rest on the younger auction with prizes including vacation that the UAYA grounds in Ellenville do can carry out its mission via summer generations who are embarking on their resort vouchers, golf club packages, a indeed have a strong future. programs, as children gain knowledge of journeys of marriage, families and of smile make-over and dining gift certifi- The evening concluded with the UAYA their Ukrainian heritage, forge cherished course raising future “sumivtsi.” cates. tradition of joining hands and singing memories and establish enduring friend- “Koly v Vechir Svitiat Zori” as a slideshow ships, and families and friends gather flashed decades worth of oselia’s infra- during festivals and summer holidays. structure, working hands, camp memo- Over a year ago, the oselia launched a ries and festive events. capital fund-raising campaign to improve The vision of the entire evening was the children’s camp and make the resort brought together by an organizing com- facility better able to support their needs. mittee that included Larissa Hrycyk- The goal of the campaign has been to Dannenberg, Tatianna Powzaniuk, Alysia modernize, repair and bring to working Shannon, Damian Shchur and chair order the facilities and major systems of Ulana Blahy. UAYA youths volunteered oselia’s infrastructure. their services as the evening’s wait staff. To make a donation, readers may log For over 50 years, the oselia in on to www.cym.org/us/ellenville/fund- Ellenville has been a campsite for thou- raising.

Victor Kurylyk Guests enjoy musical entertainment during the Masquerade Gala.

on December 1 that Ms. Tymoshenko most Judge orders... likely needed to undergo surgery. Ms. Tymoshenko’s lawyers say she is (Continued from page 1) suffering from severe back pain, has bruis- es of unknown origin, recently experienced Many European and U.S. officials have numbness in her left hand and has nose- called for her case to be resolved and that bleeds. she be released from jail. On November 29 the State Penitentiary The head of the European Union’s dele- Service announced that Ms. Tymoshenko gation to Ukraine, Jose Manuel Pinto had been transferred to the detention cen- Teixeira, said that the offsite court sessions ter’s medical unit and was being provided violate the European Convention on with full medical care. Human Rights. Ms. Tymoshenko has been ill and very Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted weak for the last several weeks while in with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ detention, and former Ukrainian Health Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Minister Mykola Polishchuk told RFE/RL Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org.

563 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51 Ukrainian Canadian businessman donates $1.2 million Metropolitan of Lviv is enthroned to Ukrainian Catholic University Three new metropolitanates established in Ukraine Religious Information Service of Ukraine have been proclaimed the first metropoli- respectively, authority over the bishops on Religious Information Service tans of the new metropolitanates. his territory. For more than 1,000 years of Ukraine LVIV – At a hierarchical liturgy in Lviv’s The metropolitanate in Ivano-Frankivsk our Church has developed, particularly in St. George Cathedral on November 29, the LVIV – James Temerty, a prominent was to be proclaimed on December 13. Ukraine,” he noted. “Today this natural establishment of the Lviv Metropolitanate The metropolitanate in Ternopil will be state of development of the church struc- Ukrainian Canadian businessman and of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church philanthropist, has donated $1.2 mil- proclaimed on December 22. ture needs to be improved. Therefore, in (UGCC) was proclaimed and Archbishop lion to the Ukrainian Catholic The Kyiv-Halych Metropolitanate led order to provide better pastoral care for Ihor Vozniak of Lviv was enthroned. University (UCU). by Patriarch Sviatoslav has been pro- our faithful, according to the decision of The ruling bishop of Lviv will now bear The gift was announced by Borys claimed the heir of all the property of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC and Wrzesnewskyj, a former member of the title archbishop and metropolitan of Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. with the blessing of the Apostolic See, we the Canadian Parliament, on November Lviv. St. George Cathedral was proclaimed The enthronement ceremony of created three new metropolitanates.” 12 in Toronto after a meeting with to be the cathedral of the Lviv Metropolitan-Archbishop Ihor of Lviv was The UGCC will now have seven metro- the university’s rector, the Rev. Dr. Metropolitanate of the UGCC. conducted by Patriarch Sviatoslav. In his politanates: Kyiv-Halych, Lviv, Ivano- Borys Gudziak, who was traveling The administrator of the Patriarchal address, the patriarch called the Lviv Frankivsk and Ternopil-Buchach in throughout North America in an Curia and secretary of the Synod of Metropolitanate the second most impor- Ukraine, the Przemysl (Peremyshl) and effort to raise funds for the university. Bishops of the UGCC, Bishop Bohdan tant after the Kyiv-Halych Metropolitanate Warsaw Metropolitanate in Poland, the The Temerty funds will be used to Dziurakh, read out a letter about the and stressed that the will of all the previ- Philadelphia Metropolitanate in the create three endowed professorships establishment of the Lviv Metropolitanate ous primates of the Ukrainian Greek- United States, and the Winnipeg at UCU. One will be dedicated to the of UGCC. The document deals with the Catholic Church, Metropolitan Andrey Metropolitanate in Canada. Ukrainian-Jewish encounter and whole history of UGCC, its difficult path Sheptytsky, Patriarch Josyf Slipyj, Major RIA News reported on November 9 interfaith relations, another for a pro- toward the establishment and restoration Archbishop and Cardinal Myroslav-Ivan that, according to representatives of the gram of Jewish studies in the context of the structures of the Kyiv-Halych Lubachivsky and Major Archbishop and Moscow Patriarchate, the establishment of Central and East European history, Metropolitanate, legalization of the UGCC Cardinal Lubomyr Husar has been fulfilled. of three new metropolitanates of the and the third for biblical studies. after the collapse of the totalitarian The liturgy was attended by all the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will Mr. Temerty, who was born in the regime and the return of UGCC to Kyiv. bishops of the UGCC; the papal nuncio in complicate the Orthodox-Catholic dia- Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine in 1941 According to the letter, the Lviv Ukraine, Archbishop Thomas Edward logue in Ukraine. and came to Canada after World War Metropolitanate includes the archepar- Gullickson; and the apostolic administra- “We are always concerned over activ- II, has been a driving force in opening chies of Lviv, Stryi, Sambir-Drohobych tor of Mukachiv of the Greek-Catholic ization of Catholics on the territories a dialogue between the Ukrainian and Sokal-Zhovkva. Church, Bishop Milan Shashik. which are not considered Catholic. and Jewish communities. He is the In addition, two other metropolitanates According to Patriarch Sviatoslav, the Ukraine is not considered a Catholic founder of the Ukrainian Jewish were created in accordance with a deci- establishment of new metropolitanates is region. Reforms of the Church structures Encounter, an initiative launched in sion of the UGCC Synod of Bishops: the a very important step in the natural devel- are an internal matter of the UGCC, but 2008 to promote stronger and deep- Ivano-Frankivsk Metropolitanate, which opment of the UGCC toward patriarchy. the establishment of metropolitanates is er relations between Ukrainians and includes the Ivano-Frankivsk and “Today in Ukraine there is a single an indication that they are strengthening Jews. Kolomyia-Chernivtsi eparchies, and the Metropolitanate of Kyiv and Halych based their positions which will inevitably Mr. Temerty also has made large Ternopil-Buchach Metropolitanate, which in Kyiv. With such a structure, our metro- cause tension in the Orthodox-Catholic donations to the Business School of encompasses the Ternopil-Zboriv and politanate reflects the state of the Church relations in Ukraine,” stated the Secretary the National University of Kyiv Buchach eparchies. Bishop Volodymyr that we had at the time of Kyivan Rus’. Mohyla Academy. He is the founder of the Department of External Church and chairman of Northland Power. Viytyshyn of Ivano-Frankivsk and Bishop There was one metropolitan, the de facto Relations, Father Dmytro Syzonenko, as Vasyl Semeniuk of Ternopil and Zboriv head of the national Church, who had, quoted by the Russian news service. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 21

Patriarch Sviatoslav makes his first visit to Washington Ukrainian National Information Service of meetings for the Church leader with Members of Congress the U.S. Department WASHINGTON – The recently elected of State, as well as non-governmental orga- patriarch of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, nizations. The meetings were largely Sviatoslav Shevchuk, paid a historic first focused on the resurgence of the Ukrainian visit to Washington, during his trip to the Catholic Church in Ukraine, its impact on United States in mid-November. Prior to Ukraine’s society and the plight of arriving in Washington, he had met with Ukrainians in the Russian Federation. the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia During a live interview on the Voice of and attended the U.S. Catholic Bishops America program “Chas-Time,” Patriarch Conference in Baltimore. Sviatoslav spoke of the need for unity in The patriarch was escorted to Ukraine during these trying times and how Washington by Metropolitan-Archbishop the Church helps to create a moral compass Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian for the nation. Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, and Patriarch Sviatoslav thanked members the patriarch’s secretary, the Rev. of Congress for their unwavering assis- Volodymyr Malchyn. tance to Ukraine, both current and past, The patriarch’s first stop in Washington and assured them that the Ukrainian peo- was the site of the future Ukrainian ple appreciate the support of the United Holodomor memorial at the corner of States. North Capital Street and Massachusetts In a meeting at the U.S. Department of Avenue NW, where he consecrated the State with Melanne Verveer (who is of grounds, honored the victims of the Ukrainian heritage), ambassador-at-large Ukrainian Genocide with a moving requiem for women’s issues, the two discussed cur- and recited prayers for the successful com- rent events in Ukraine and the Church’s pletion of the project. role in revitalizing Ukraine’s society. During his two-day visit to Washington, While in Washington, the Patriarch also the Ukrainian National Information Service paid a cordial visit to the Embassy of UNIS (UNIS), the Washington-based public Ukraine for a discussion with Ukraine’s Patriarch Sviatoslav blesses the future site of the Holodomor memorial on the corner affairs bureau of the Ukrainian Congress ambassador to the United States, Olexander of North Capitol Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. He is flanked by Committee of America, organized an array Motsyk. Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka (left) and the Rev. Volodymyr Malchyn. Patriarch Sviatoslav meets with St. Sophia Religious Association board Patriarch Sviatoslav expressed his hope that the center would fulfill its mission as a research institution and thus contribute to the beatification process of the Servant of God Josyf Slipyj. Guided by those words, St. Sophia Religious Association, in collabora- tion with La Salle University and the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, will hold a two-day conference on the weekend of February 25-26, 2012, commemorating Patriarch Josyf’s 120th anniversary. Following the ceremony, Patriarch Sviatoslav held a meeting with St. Sophia Board members. Among the topics dis- cussed were the ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation between St. Sophia Association in the U.S.A. and the Patriarchal Curia in Kyiv. The patriarch expressed words of gratitude to all present for “a pleasant and productive meeting,” empha- sizing his hope for “a growing development of our relationship so that with mutual efforts, we would be able to continue His Evhen Partyka Beatitude Josyf Slipyj’s work and mission.” Patriarch Sviatoslav, Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, Bishop Paul Chomnycky and the St. Sophia Association board members. The day was concluded with a reception ELKINS PARK, Pa. – Patriarch Sviatoslav Makar, vocations director of the Center, which exhibits rare documents, and the singing of “Mnohaya Lita” for Shevchuk met on Saturday, November 12, Archeparchy of Philadelphia. photographs, books, letters and other Patriarch Sviatoslav and hierarchs of the with St. Sophia Religious Association The patriarch was greeted according memorabilia of the first patriarch of the Church. board. The meeting was conducted as part Ukrainian tradition with bread and salt, Ukrainian Catholic Church. – St. Sophia Press Bureau of his visit to Philadelphia, and was held at offered by Vera Nimchuk and Anastasiya St. Sophia’s headquarters in Elkins Park, Bloshchynska. Following a prayer, Prof. Pa. Leonid Rudnytzky, head of St. Sophia Accompanying the Patriarch were: Religious Association in the U.S.A., intro- Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, of duced members of the board to Patriarch Philadelphia; Bishop Paul Chomnycky, Sviatoslav, and briefly outlined history and OSBM, eparch of Stamford; the Very Rev. mission of the association established in Msgr. Peter Waslo, chancellor of the 1974 by Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. Archeparchy of Philadelphia; the Rev. As part of his visit to St. Sophia, Volodymyr Malchyn, vice-chancellor of the Patriarch Sviatoslav solemnly blessed the Patriarchal Curia; and the Very Rev. Paul newly established Josyf Slipyj Research

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Marie Greyhounds – a record that stood summed up the sentiment of a devastated until John Tavares scored 72 with Oshawa city and nation. “The last three weeks have Wayne Gretzky turns 50: Celebrating a career in 2006-2007. been a whirlwind for my wife and me,” said There was a myth and mystique about After his first trip to the final in 1983 Gretzky at the press conference. “But this Wayne Gretzky way before he became the ended in a loss to the New York Islanders, fanned on a shot that dribbled past was my own gut feeling and my own deci- best player in hockey history. Gretzky’s Oilers won titles in four of the Vancouver• October goalie 14, 1979Glen Hanlon– Gretzky for partiallyhis first sion.” “I’d heard the name Wayne Gretzky for a next five seasons. Then came the trade to NHL goal; he added 50 more in his rookie number of years,” said Cliff Fletcher, GM of end all trades in the summer of 1988, when season. my kind of player,” said a 10-year-old the Calgary Flames when Gretzky was win- Gretzky, fellow-Ukrainian Mike Gretzky• October in 1971. 15, 1989 “I’d like– “Gordie to be justHowe like is ning Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Krushelnyski and Marty McSorley were months and seven days old, Gretzky him.” Roughly 18 years later, Gretzky Oilers, in an interview with The Hockey sent to Los Angeles for two players, $15 became• April the 2, youngest1980 – At player just 19ever years, to score two scored the game-tying goal with 53 sec- News. “He was famous for the number of million and some draft picks. 50 goals in a season. onds left against – whom else – the Oilers points he’d accumulated at all levels. But While Oilers fans and Canadians cried, in Edmonton to pass Gordie Howe as the the first time I ever saw him was playing Los Angeles fans rejoiced and prospered 50 goals in 39 games came after scoring league’s all-time leading scorer with 1,851 major junior – and from the first time I saw with the huge impact that Gretzky’s arrival five• Decembergoals against 30, Philadelphia1981 – The Great to eclipse One’s points. He scored the overtime winner for him, you could see he was going to be had on hockey in California. Many have the NHL record of 50 in 50, set in 1944- good measure. something special.” said Gretzky’s Kings career helped create 1945 by Maurice Richard and matched by A dozen years after Gretzky’s last game, expansion teams in Anaheim and San Jose, Mike Bossy in 1980-1981. “If anyone had the only player ever to reach 2,000 points Fletcher’s quote could be an understate- while furthering a larger strategy of an told me before the game he’d get five goals after• October getting an26, assist 1990 in – aGretzky 6-2 loss became to the ment for a child-prodigy-turned-NHL-god. American Sunbelt footprint. against us tonight,” said Flyers coach Pat Winnipeg Jets. Gretzky won four Stanley Cup champion- The effect he had on the Kings was Quinn as quoted by The Hockey News, ships, all of which came with him as cap- instantaneous and phenomenal. He was a “well, I’d have bet a lot of money.” the ice in Los Angeles after scoring his tain of the club. He reigns as the NHL’s all- great teammate – an elite player who 802nd• March goal 23, to 1994 pass –Howe No. 99 as danced the league’s across time leading goal scorer (894) and point blended right in with everyone else on the 77th goal of the season in a game against most prolific goal-scorer of all-time. “I don’t scorer (2,857) – records that may never be team. He impressed and inspired his new Buffalo• February to break 24, Phil1982 Esposito’s – Gretzky single-sea- scored his think I’ve ever had a moment when I felt broken. team with his humble, hard-working son record then added two more for good like that,” Gretzky told The Hockey News. Gretzky won 10 league scoring titles and approach. measure. “Gretzky is producing the most nine Hart Trophies (league MVP), eight of His first three years as a King saw him remarkable single-season performance in the only player to reach 3,000 points (regu- them in a row. He won five Lady Byng score 40+ goals and 100 assists, yet he per- NHL history,” wrote The Hockey News. lar •season December plus playoffs).1, 1996 – Gretzky became Trophies for most gentlemanly player and formed best in 1992-1993. Limited by a “And it’s being done by a young man of 21.” two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP back injury to 45 regular season games, came against the Islanders and was his to prove he could produce in the post-sea- come playoff time Gretzky was magical: 15 1,000-point mark in just his sixth year in 1,072nd• March WHA/NHL 29, 1999 – Gretzky’s goal, surpassing last goal son, when it mattered most. goals and 40 points in 24 playoff games, the• league. December 19, 1984 – Gretzky hit the Howe’s combined mark of 1,071. Gretzky was gifted with innate, unparal- leading the Kings to the finals against leled vision, creativity and hockey intelli- Montreal. of the season came in a 3-2 win over inducted into the Hall of Fame, Gretzky gence. For all of his natural skills, his com- Though Los Angeles was bested by Vancouver,• April 6, his 1986 highest – Gretzky’s single-season 215th pointtotal said,• November“In 10 years, 22, players 1999 –will After be betterbeing petitive nature propelled him to imagine Montreal in five games, Gretzky famously and the fourth time he broke the 200-point than I was.” More than 10 years later, The the previously unimaginable on the ice. He added to his legend with a stunning perfor- plateau. Great One is still ranked the greatest ever. would calculate strategies necessary to mance against Toronto in the conference beat the competition – his ability to think final. Down 3-2 in the series, the Kings of what most call the greatest hockey ever No. 99 at the 50th NHL All-Star Game in the game at a higher level made him came back to eliminate the Leafs thanks to played• September occurred 15, when 1987 Mario – The Lemieux culmination con- Toronto;• February the only 6, 2000 other – league-wide The NHL retired num- unstoppable. Gretzky’s overtime winner in Game 6 and a verted a Gretzky feed for a 6-5 victory over ber retirement was Jackie Robinson’s No. He turned pro with the Indianapolis hat trick in Game 7. the Soviet Union in Game 3 of the 1987 42 by Major League Baseball. Racers in 1978-1979, only to don an Oilers That Cup final appearance was Gretzky’s Canada Cup final. “Gretzky… carried the ERRATA: Many years ago in a lengthy jersey eight games later, beginning a fabu- last before he retired in 1999. puck deep into the Soviet zone,” wrote The feature on Ukrainian goaltender Terry lous run. In his first NHL season, Gretzky On January 26 of this year, Wayne Hockey News, “hanging on, hanging on, Sawchuk, this sports correspondent mis- tied for the scoring lead with 137 points Gretzky turned 50. The “Great One” has until – as always – the perfect moment.” takenly gave Sawchuk’s birthplace as and won the Hart Trophy. been lauded and applauded on these pages Ternopil, Ukraine. Terry Sawchuk was born For Gretzky the desire for ultimate suc- for many years. His highlight reel treasures 1,050th assist to become the NHL’s best all- in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His father, Louis cess on the ice was more important than are too numerous to remember, let alone time• Marchset-up man.1, 1988 – Gretzky notched his Sawchuk, was born in Ternopil. I apologize anything else in his life. “You learn there’s rank in importance. While we’d love to list for this inadvertent oversight. four seasons in an NHL season, in terms of 50 of Gretzky’s most memorable moments, after marrying actress Janet Jones, Gretzky intensity,” Gretzky said in an archived inter- space limitations preclude us from doing is traded• August to 9,L.A. 1988 The – followingTwenty-four day, days the Ihor Stelmach can be reached at iman@ view with The Hockey News. “There’s exhi- so. We’ll settle for a more reasonable 18 Edmonton Sun’s “99Tears” headline sfgsports.com. bition. There’s regular season. Then it goes major memories – one for each of his NHL up in the playoffs. Then it goes up another seasons. Thank you, Wayne, and party on! level in the Stanley Cup final. But I always The Ukrainian Weekly in print and online: knew you had to win at the highest level if novice, Gretzky totaled 378 goals and 517 you wanted to be seen as a true competitor. points• 1971-1972 for the Nadrofsky– As a 4-foot-10, Steelers 70-pound in his Twice as nice for one low price! Sooner or later, people are judged not on hometown of Brantford, Ontario. pure statistics, but on how much winning $70 ($60 for members of the UNA) you did.” goals as a 16-year-old with the Sault Ste. • March 19, 1978 – Gretzky scored 70

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extend their warmest holiday greetings to family, iends and acquaintances in US and Ukraine.

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Best Wishes to Our Family and Friends for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season! Zirka and Myroslaw Smorodsky Христос Рoждається! 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51 No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 29 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 No. 51

UKRAINIAN WORLD CONGRESS CONGRÈS MONDIAL UKRAINIEN CONGRESO MUNDIAL UCRANIO СВІТОВИЙ КОНҐРЕС УКРАЇНЦІВ

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The Ukrainian World Congress extends sincerest greetings to the hierarchs and clergy of Ukrainian Churches and to Ukrainians in Ukraine and the diaspora on the occasion of Christ’s birth and the new year 2012. Christmas is one of the most important Holy Days celebrated by Christians around the world. Faith in God has united the Ukrainian nation for centuries, serv- ing as a reminder to live life according to God’s commandments based on Christian morals, while providing strength to endure in the struggle for a free and dignified life. We gather together on this day, which we associate with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the newly born Jesus. With resounding carols and Christmas greetings we praise God, give thanks for His gifts, and ask that He bestow kindness on us and our families. During this season, let us not forget our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and let us pray that our motherland overcomes all of its present day conflicts and flour- ishes as a truly Ukrainian, democratic, European state. May the newly born Son of God bless and enlighten your life, and may the new year 2012 bring peace, mutual understanding and prosperity to every Ukrainian family. Christ is born! Let us praise Him!

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place all possible efforts to prevent her from Journalist wins... becoming head of state,” Mr. Hrabovsky wrote, pointing out that many of the oli- (Continued from page 1) garch sponsors she had recruited in recent of publishing in independent Ukraine. years were in fact her worst enemies. The recipient of the James Mace Civic “The second conclusion is that on the eve Position Award is determined by the Den of the election campaign and during, not newspaper’s jury, which recognizes a jour- only will her political opponents act against nalist who demonstrates an outstanding Tymoshenko, but so will a significant part of civic position, along with the courage and the current Tymoshenko Bloc hierarchy. boldness that was exemplified by Dr. Mace, a Moreover the stabs in her back will be sig- nificantly more dangerous,” he wrote six a huge success and was continually encir- descendant of American Indians who months before the election. cled by an awe-inspired audience. It fea- researched Ukrainian history, most notably Toronto Ukrainian... In his acceptance speech, Mr. Hrabovsky tured not only toe-tapping music by many the Holodomor or Famine-Genocide of (Continued from page 16) referred several times to Dr. Mace, whom he bands but also allowed the Desna 1932-1933. knew personally. He reminded the jury that Ukrainians to Canada on a colorful ship. Ukrainian Dance Company of Toronto to Its first recipient was Ihor Losiev, a Crimean native who has advocated the posi- it was Dr. Mace who pointed out that the The official ceremonies were held right conduct the “Teach Me To Dance tion that the peninsula is an integral part of Ukrainian economy remained dominated by after the parade on Saturday afternoon Ukrainian” classes right on the street. Ukraine. Ihor Siudiukov, a Den columnist the same triangle that existed in the Soviet with the ribbon-cutting ceremony con- Another exciting addition included the who writes the publication’s “History and I” Union of the 1970s, consisting of the ducted by Past Parade Marshalls Sen. Film Fest, which featured the following column, was its second annual winner. nomenklatura (bureaucratic elite), tsek- Raynelle Andreychuk and comedienne Ms. films: “New Home in the West,” “Ukrainian “Mace’s work on the Holodomor broke hovyky (low-level bureaucrats) and criminal Goy. Winter Holiday,” “Ted Baryluk Grocery,” his career,” Mr. Hrabovsky said. “The pro- structures. Joe Oliver, minister of natural resources, “Kurelek,” “Laughter in my Soul,” “The Russian and leftist lobbies in universities “Today this triangle dominates not only brought greetings on behalf of Prime Fullness of Time: Ukrainian Stories from didn’t like what he did, which was factually the economy, but also politics. Moreover it Minister Stephen Harper and the govern- Alberta,” “The Strongest Man in the proving that the Holodomor was genocide. has a palpable bent towards the criminal ment of Canada. Other dignitaries included World,” “One Perogy at a Time,” “Leo Mol He was brave in the civic and intellectual side,” he said. “And this is felt in all spheres, Laurel Broten, the Ontario minister for in Light and Shadow,” “Wanda Koop: In sense.” from the privatization of the remaining tid- children and youth services, and Bill Blair, Her Eyes,” “Teach me To Dance” and Similarly, Mr. Hrabovsky has emerged as bits of state property to culture, where the Minister for women’s issues and Toronto’s “Folk!” On hand to answer questions about one of Ukraine’s most incisive and frank notorious ‘Murka’ became a certain symbol chief of police. their films were Halia Kuchmij, Jurij Klufas political commentators. He caused outrage of aesthetic tastes imposed by the current Jason Kenny, minister of citizenship, and Roxy Toporowych. among Ukraine’s Communist sympathizers pseudo-elites of Ukrainian society.” immigration and multiculturalism, visited As always, there was no shortage of when he pointed out that only a thin line (“Murka,” a song about a criminal gang’s the festival the next day, was made an hon- delicious Ukrainian food and plenty of separated Hitlerism and Stalinism. activity in Odesa, is written in the “shanson” orary “Ukrainian for a Day” and spent time shopping at the kiosks and the local Bloor Mr. Hrabovsky’s insight led him to predict style of Russian music that romanticizes the over varennyky and Lvivske beer with West Village shops. Attendance is estimat- Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s loss to mafia and criminal lifestyle.) organizers of the refreshment garden. ed at more than 550,000 people, making Viktor Yanukovych in the 2010 presidential Ukrainian society has the collective task On Sunday afternoon after the ecumeni- the Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival election. In a July 2009 column for Den, he of undergoing cleansing through the fire of cal service on the festival stage featured the largest Ukrainian festival in North outlined meticulously the reasons for Ms. truth, particularly for those who feel a the annual Youth Concert, giving an oppor- America and possibly the world. Tymoshenko’s rise and eventual fall from responsibility before the dead, the living and tunity for up-and-coming artists to experi- “We are pleased with the results of this political power. the unborn, Mr. Hrabovsky said. “Without ence the thrill of performing on a profes- year’s efforts” said Mr. Klufas, festival “Tymoshenko as president is deathly this honorable national self-cleansing, mov- sional stage in front of a huge audience. chairman. “We invite you to mark your cal- dangerous for those who nominated her as ing forward is impossible,” he said. “You The new Runnymede Stage hosted by endars now for next year’s festival – prime minister in exchange for support for can’t build something on prospects without Bill Hawryshchyk and the Zirka Band was September 14-16, 2012.” new acquisitions and possibilities, and will comprehending all that was done earlier.” No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 39

December 21-22 Varenyky and bake sale, St. Luke Ukrainian Orthodox January 13 Malanka dance, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Warners, NY Church, 315-468-1981 or 315-468-3472 Winnipeg Fort Garry Hotel, 204-338-4898 or 204-338-2565

December 31 New Year‛s Eve Vechornytsi (Potluck Party) with January 14 Malanka dance, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church Buena, NJ Cossacks, koliadky and kozak saber art workshops, New San Francisco hall, 707-935-9142 or 650-968-6425 or Kuban Free Cossack Community and Cultural Center, www.stmichaeluocsf.org/malanka.aspx 856-697-2255 or www.cossacks.us.com January 14 Malanka dance, with music by Svitanok, Ukrainian Los Angeles Cultural Center, 626-388-3948 or 626-428-6010 December 31 New Year‛s Eve Gala, Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation Toronto Gallery, www.kumfgallery.com or 416-766-6802 January 14 Malanka dance, St. Luke Ukrainian Orthodox Church hall, Warners, NY www.stlukeukrainianorthodox.org or 315-468-1981 December 31 New Year‛s Eve dance, with music by Svitanok, Ukrainian Passaic, NJ Cultural Center, 973-473-3379 January 14 Malanka dinner and dance, St. Demetrius Ukrainian Carteret, NJ Orthodox Cathedral and St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic December 31 New Year‛s Eve dinner and dance, Featuring music by Church, with music by Luna, St. Demetrius Community Whippany, NJ Chetverta Khvylia, Ukrainian American Cultural Center Center, 609-655-4468 or www.stdemetriusuoc.org of New Jersey, 973-449-3398 or 732-560-5055 January 21 Malanka, featuring music by Burya, Assumption of the December 31 New Year‛s Eve dance, with music by Udech, St. Josaphat Ottawa Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Trenton, NJ Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, 609-695-3771 613-722-7075

December 31 New Year‛s Eve dance, with music by Halychany, January 21 Malanka dance, Ukrainian American Educational Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church, 732-826-0767 Randolph, MA with music by Vechirka, The Lantana, 508-245-1890 or or www.assumptioncatholichurch.net www.ukrainiancenter.org

December 31 New Year‛s Eve party, Ukrainian Homestead, January 21 Malanka, featuring music by Mad Heads, Hudi a Mocni, Lehighton, PA 215-769-5059 or www.ukrhomestead.com Toronto and Vasyl Popadiuk, Palais Royale Ballroom, www.megazabava.com January 6 Map exhibit, featuring historical maps of Ukraine, Cleveland Ukrainian Museum-Archives, 216-781-4329 or January 22 Nativity Play, Ukrainian National Women‛s League of www.umacleveland.org Los Angeles America – Los Angeles Branch, Ukrainian Cultural Center, 323-665-3703 or www.yko-la.com January 7 Christmas party, Ukrainian American Youth Association, Yonkers, NY Ukrainian Youth Center, 914-374-1978 or 914-844-3606 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions January 13 Malanka dance, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Scranton, PA 570-563-2275 or [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

The Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America Philadelphia Chapter cordially invites you to attend the 58th Annual Engineers’ Banquet and Ball with Presentation of Debutantes

BLACK Saturday, February 4, 2012 TIE in the Grand Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel Cocktails at 6:00 PM Old Lincoln Highway and US Route 1 Banquet and Presentation of Trevose, Pennsylvania 19053 Debutantes at 7:00 PM Ball at 9:00 PM Music by the “Vorony” Orchestra For additional information and to make reservations, please contact Dr. Peter Hewka at 610-277-1284; Banquet and Ball - e-mail: [email protected] $125 per person, Send mail, reservations and payments to: includes open bar cocktail hour Ukrainian Engineers’ Society c/o Peter Hewka (20% discount to $100 1606 Johnson Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 if reservations and payment Please make checks or money orders payable to are received by January 14, 2012) “Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America”

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, December 31 Turnpike. There is a Holiday Inn right near PERTH AMBOY, N.J.: The New Year’s the exit. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner is Zabava sponsored by Assumption Ukrainian served at 7 p.m. For zabava only with open Catholic Church, 380 Meredith St., Perth bar, the price of tickets is $40 with admis- Amboy, NJ 08861. will take place from 8 sion after 8:30 p.m. For tickets and table res- p.m. to 2 a.m. Music will be by Halychany. ervations contact Peter Prociuk at 609-655- Advance tickets are $75 per person; after 4468 or [email protected]. Dinner tickets December 25 –$85. There will be a fabulous will not be sold at the door. Deadline for din- buffet dinner all evening, dancing, cham- ner tickets is January 8. For more informa- 216 Foordmore Road, pagne and desserts are included. For tickets tion visit www.stdemetriusuoc.org. Kerhonkson NY 12446 call 732-826-0767 or log on to www. ADVANCE NOTICE assumptioncatholicchurch.net. There are no 845-626-5641 refunds on purchased tickets and no tickets NEW YORK: Yara Arts Group will present a www.Soyuzivka.com will be sold at the door. festival of new art, music, poetry, perfor- mance and video – “Re-Imagine: Ourselves” Saturday, January 14, 2012 – at the Ukrainian Institute in New York on CARTERET, N.J.: The St. Demetrius January 27-29, 2012. You can participate in Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and St. the festival by submitting video up to one Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church are co- minute in length on the topic “Re-Imagine: sponsoring a Malanka, which will be held at Ourselves.” Send link (Youtube or Vimeo) to the St. Demetrius Community Center, 681 [email protected] by January 3. Roosevelt Ave., Carteret, NJ. Entertainment Images, digital art and poetry on the topic will be provided by Luna. Tickets are $60, can also be submitted for the curated show. which include zabava, hot buffet dinner, Performers can participate by signing up for open bar and a midnight champagne toast. acting, singing or music workshops starting The St. Demetrius Center is located just now. Guidelines are listed at www.brama. Soyuzivka‛s Dazzling blocks from Exit 12 off the New Jersey com/yara. PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service New Year‛s Eve 2012 provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Items should be no more than 100 words long.

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