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THEPublished U byKRAINIAN the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW associationEEKLY Vol. LXXVII No.32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 $1/$2 in Ukraine NEWS ANALYSIS: Moscow patriarch Kyiv cites subversive activities concludes 10-day visit to Ukraine of Russian diplomats in Ukraine by Danylo Peleschuk this anymore.” Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Mr. Lysenko left Ukraine on July 28 and declined to comment on why he was KYIV – The Ukrainian government expelled. However, Mr. Grachev was took measures to defend against alleged allowed to remain at his post, Ukrainian subversive activities of Russian diplomats Consulate officials in Moscow said, with- in Crimea and Odesa, dismissing two out disclosing why. officials in what observers described as a They sent a formal citation to Moscow long-awaited crackdown and sparking a warning them of Mr. Grachev’s behavior diplomatic tit-for-tat. and stating even though he is allowed to Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said stay, the question of his subversive on July 23 it will expel Vladimir Lysenko, actions still stands. a consul at the Russian Federation’s Russian officials denounced Mr. Embassy in Kyiv who oversees the Black Lysenko’s expulsion as “baseless” and Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, and Aleksandr “pure provocation,” in turn on July 31 Grachev of the Russian Consulate expelling Ihor Berezkin, a consul at the General in Odesa, for “actions unbecom- Ukrainian Embassy in Moscow who ing of a diplomat.” heads the political department of Russia- “Ukrainian officials have documented Ukraine relations and oversees Black Sea proof that their actions directly harm the Fleet affairs. national interests of our country,” the “Diplomacy is a mutual art, and there- Official Website of Ukraine’s President Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a July 30 fore such measures cannot go without a Patriarch Kirill with President Viktor Yushchenko during his visit to Ukraine. press release, adding that it raised con- response,” said Russian Foreign Affairs cerns about the diplomats’ conduct to the Minister Sergei Lavrov. by Danylo Peleschuk Ukraine’s largest Church with an estimated Russian government numerous times. Initial reports said Russia would expel Though squabbles between Russia and Special to The Ukrainian Weekly 11,444 parishes, according to the Religious a second Ukrainian diplomat posted in St. Information Service of Ukraine (RISU). Ukraine are common, typically punctuat- Petersburg, but that has yet to happen. KYIV – Patriarch Kirill of the Russian That’s more than twice as many parishes as ed by statements, this row marks the first Ukrainian authorities are tight-lipped Orthodox Church (ROC) fulfilled expecta- the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv time in recent memory in which they about the specific deeds that led to Mr. tions that his 10-day visit to Ukraine would Patriarchate (UOC-KP) and the Ukrainian mutually expelled diplomats, said Taras Lysenko’s expulsion. be a politically charged affair, despite his Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC) Kuzio, senior research fellow at the Chair However, twice in the past month – on insistence that he restricted himself to the combined (a total of 5,276). of Ukrainian Studies at the University of July 8 and July 21 – authorities stopped spiritual realm. “In Ukraine, there are more registered in Toronto. Russian Black Sea Fleet vehicles illegally Invoking the bond of the Russian, the ROC than in Russia,” said Taras “It’s part of an increased level of transporting naval missiles over land Ukrainian and Belarusian people under Antoshevskyi, the director of the Lviv-based attention to what official Russia has been through Sevastopol, a stark violation of “Holy Rus’,” his statements crossed into the RISU. doing in Odesa and the Crimea, and it’s Russia’s rental agreement with the political and economic spheres, igniting pro- An unexpected 14,000 worshippers par- the right thing to do,” said Ivan Lozowy, Ukrainian government. tests in cities like Kyiv and Rivne amidst ticipated in the August 4 divine liturgy led president of the Institute of Statehood and Russian officials, allegedly among concern the trip was a Kremlin-backed exer- Democracy in Kyiv. “They’ve decided tion of Moscow’s authority in Ukraine. (Continued on page 3) they’re not going to turn a blind eye to (Continued on page 19) For example, Patriarch Kirill urged Ukraine to forge closer economic ties with Moscow to resolve their mutual problems during his July 30 visit to the Donbas town Activists mark 50th anniversary of Captive Nations Week of Horlivka. “We should associate with each other and Ukrainian National Information Service support each other, in particular during the WASHINGTON – The yearly commem- economic crisis,” he said. “I believe that oration of Captive Nations Week began 50 hand in hand, like brothers, we will be able years ago with the passage of Public Law to overcome these economic hardships.” 86-90 which noted that “the enslavement of The ROC provides Russia with an ave- a substantial part of the world’s population nue for meddling from abroad, and Patriarch by Communist imperialism makes a mock- Kirill’s visit was the latest front for ery of the idea of peaceful co-existence Moscow’s interference in Ukraine’s internal between nations and constitutes a detriment affairs, said Sergiy Taran, director of the to the natural bonds of understanding International Democracy Institute in Kyiv. between the people of the United States and “Religion is one of the few institutions other peoples.” that offer Russia the possibility to intervene Such phrases, expressed yearly by each in Ukrainian domestic affairs,” he said. “It’s U.S. president in his executive proclama- in Russia’s best interests to make this visit tion, instilled hope among the Captive political. From its perspective, what’s the Nations yearning for freedom. best way to make Ukrainians loyal to To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Moscow? You raise the religious question.” the original 1959 legislation, the National Patriarch Kirill visited cathedrals and Captive Nations Committee (NCNC) spon- monasteries throughout Ukraine, particular- sored a daylong event dedicated to those ly the Donbas, Crimea in the east and the countries that have freed themselves from Volyn and Ternopil regions in the west. communism, as well as to those still suffer- The Ukrainian Orthodox Church – ing under dictatorship. On Wednesday, July Peter Alunans Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), which is Participants at the Captive Nations Week commemoration at the Victims of under the ROC led by Patriarch Kirill, is (Continued on page 20) Communism Memorial. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Ukraine-U.S. relations: new prospects Experts examining skull fragments ment made by his Russian counterpart, Grigoriy Karasin. “In order to make sure in the wake of Joe Biden’s visit KYIV – Ukrainian forensic experts have that Ukraine is not the most active arms started examining the fragments of a skull supplier to Georgia, it is necessary to look that might belong to murdered Ukrainian by Vladimir Socor come the “Ukraine-fatigue” that had at the U.N. free data available on the web- journalist Heorhii Gongadze. The afflicted U.S. and (even more so) site of this organization,” Mr. Kostenko Eurasia Daily Monitor Procurator General’s Office said on July 29 European policies toward a dysfunctional stressed. He added that Ukraine is guided that experts would analyze the DNA of the U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden held out post-Orange Ukraine. The U.S. vice-pres- by United Nations Security Council resolu- fragments and check whether these frag- prospects for a revitalized and expanded ident visited a country that does not have tions on the arms trade and it also strongly ments match with the bones of Gongadze. relationship with Ukraine during his July adheres to the rules set by international ministers of foreign affairs, defense, Gongadze went missing on September 16, 20-22 visit to Kyiv (and Georgia on the export control regimes. “This fully concerns finance and transport – and since 2005 it 2000. Later, a headless body was found in next leg). A prompt follow-up to President military-technical cooperation with has experienced a crisis in its political Tarascha woods nearby Kyiv and experts Barack Obama’s July 6-7 Moscow visit, Georgia,” he said, adding that Ukraine’s and legal institutions. determined the body was the journalist’s. the vice-president’s trip was designed to military-technical cooperation with foreign With Ukraine scheduled to hold a pres- Prosecutors also said that the newly found demonstrate U.S. intentions to revert to states is not directed against any third coun- idential election in January 2010, Mr. skull fragments might be subject to other strategic engagement in Europe’s East. try, including Russia. (Ukrinform) Biden’s Kyiv agenda included talks in tests. Valentyna Telychenko, the lawyer for Mr. Biden’s two public speeches in Kyiv with presidential hopefuls Viktor the journalist’s widow, Myroslava Is ex-MP Lozynskyi in Israel? Ukraine offered strong reassurances that Yanukovych and Arseniy Yatseniuk (lead- Washington would not sacrifice Ukraine’s Gongadze, said earlier that they would trust ers, respectively, of the Party of Regions the results of tests conducted only by for- KYIV – The Israeli Embassy in Kyiv (or any other countries’) interests while and Front for Change) in addition to his told the 1+1 television channel on August 5 seeking Moscow’s support for U.S. inter- eign experts. An investigative group found meetings with the weakened President skull fragmens that might belong to that Israel knows nothing about the where- ests in other theaters. Mr. Biden ruled out Viktor Yushchenko, Prime Minister Yulia abouts of former National Deputy Viktor such “trade-offs.” Gongadze in the Bila Tserkva district of the Tymoshenko (also a presidential hopeful) Kyiv region on July 28. The fragments Lozynskyi, who was put on the internation- The United States shall not “recog- and Parliament Chairman Volodymyr al wanted list on suspicion of killing a resi- nize” any spheres of influence; its “reset- were found at the scene mentioned during Lytvyn (a potential compromise figure) questioning of Oleksii Pukach, the former dent of the Kirovohrad region. Reports ting” of relations with Russia will not (Interfax-Ukraine, UNIAN, July 21 - 23). about the location of Mr. Lozynskyi in involve concessions at the expense of chief of the main criminal investigation Mr. Biden’s visit laid some of the ground- department of the Ukrainian Internal Affairs Israel were released by a popular Ukrainian Ukraine – or of U.S. relations with work for re-launching U.S.-Ukrainian stra- newspaper that cited an address in the city Ukraine and other countries neighboring Ministry’s foreign surveillance unit. Mr. tegic partnership relations under the Pukach, who was arrested in the Zhytomyr of Netanya. (Ukrinform) Russia; no country [i.e., Russia] is enti- Obama administration and pending region on July 21, has admitted involve- tled to interfering with other countries’ Ukraine’s presidential election. The agen- ment in the Gongadze murder. According to IMF’s third tranche arrives policies, relationships and choice of alli- da’s salient issues will include activating investigators, he organized Gongadze’s ances; the United States is committed to KYIV – Ukraine’s acting Finance the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership shadowing and led a group of police offi- supporting an independent and democrat- Minister Ihor Umanskyi confirmed on Commission. Messrs. Biden and cers who seized the journalist. The Security ic Ukraine as an “integral part of Europe,” August 5 that Ukraine has received the Yushchenko agreed that the commission Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that Mr. as well as Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic inte- funds from the International Monetary will hold its inaugural meeting in the fall Pukach has already revealed the names of gration “if you choose that” (Joe Biden’s Fund’s third tranche. “The money arrived in in Washington. high-ranking officials implicated in the speech at Ukraine House and news con- Ukraine even on Friday [July 31],” he told The commission is meant to operation- Gongadze murder, however, the SBU ference in Kyiv, White House press reporters. On July 29 the IMF Executive alize the U.S.-Ukraine Charter of refused to name them citing the sensitive releases, July 21, 22). Board approved the release of a third tranche Strategic Partnership, signed by the out- nature of the ongoing investigation. The practical value of such reassuranc- worth $3.3 billion (U.S.) under the two-year going Bush administration in December (Ukrinform) es will partly depend on developing an Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth $16.4 2008. The commission’s inaugural meet- billion with Ukraine. The funds released by active U.S. policy toward Ukraine and its ing will probably be largely symbolic. Kyiv responds to Russian accusations European orientation and, on the other the IMF to Ukraine under the SBA currently Due to elections and transitions in both KYIV – Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign total $10.9 billion. Ukraine and the IMF hand, developing Ukraine’s institutional countries one after the other, the charter’s capacity to partner with the United States Affairs on July 5 denied accusations by approved the SBA on November 5, 2008. activation will probably be delayed into Russia that Ukraine is “one of the largest Implementation of the remainder of the IMF strategically for such a policy. mid-2010 (assuming a willing Ukrainian On the American side, Mr. Biden’s suppliers” of arms for Georgia. “The program could upgrade the country’s foreign message conveyed a willingness to over- (Continued on page 8) Ukrainian side, both in framework of the currency rating. relevant international organizations, and in the process of a bilateral dialogue with the Police smash human trafficking ring Russian party, has repeatedly proved the KYIV – Ukrainian police have arrested groundlessness of such statements,” said members of an organized crime group Medvedev dresses foreign policy acting First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs setbacks as achievements Yurii Kostenko in commenting on the state- (Continued on page 14) by Pavel K. 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The criterion of success there, Afghanistan from becoming again the promised NATO will not shelve its policy in relations with Russia during his five- he said, is that the results be “credible” of expansion. “I am fully committed to year term. grand central station of international ter- for the Afghan population. rorism,” Mr. Rasmussen said. “The moral the principle of NATO’s open door,” he Speaking to reporters in Brussels on said. “Membership is not a right. August 3, former Danish Prime Minister argument is also powerful. Anyone who Onus on Russia Countries must be ready. But NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen pledged that believes in basic human rights, including Moving down the list of priorities to enlargement already demonstrated its NATO’s core mission remains women’s rights, should support this mis- Russia, NATO’s new secretary-general power to spread stability and promote unchanged. sion.” said the alliance is looking for a “strategic reforms. I expect that will continue dur- As before, the alliance will act as “the There were some subtle shifts in partnership,” despite some recent “funda- ing my tenure.” ultimate security policy” for nearly a bil- emphasis, however. Mr. Rasmussen hint- mental” disagreements. Finally, Mr. Rasmussen said he wants lion people in 28 member-states in ed at a certain downscaling of goals, and “It is obvious that there will be funda- NATO’s stability force in Kosovo, KFOR, defense of the basic values of freedom, without using the term “victory” instead mental issues on which we disagree. We peace and security. To remain a “pillar of defined “success” as transferring to have to insist, for example, that Russia to dwindle to a “small reaction force” or global security,” he said, NATO must Afghanistan’s own security forces respon- fully complies with its international obli- leave the country altogether by the end of transform. sibility for most of the country by the end gations, including respecting the territori- his term. The secretary-general’s role is largely of his term. al integrity and political freedom of its restricted to being the alliance’s global Extra Western military trainers and the neighbors,” Mr. Rasmussen said. Copyright 2008, RFE/RL Inc. face and chairing its meetings, while the expansion of the numbers of both the “But we cannot let those areas of dis- Reprinted with the permission of Radio real power within the alliance rests with Afghan National Army and the Afghan agreement poison the whole relation- Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 the member states, above all the United National Police are key to this effort. ship.” Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC States. But as a former prime minister, Mr. Rasmussen took up his predeces- Subtly, Mr. Rasmussen appeared to 20036; www.rferl.org. The above is an Mr. Rasmussen will expect to wield more sor’s efforts to spread responsibility for shift the onus for this onto Russia. He abridged version of the article that authority than his predecessor, former stabilizing the country. He said NATO is said the country’s leadership and people appears at http://www.rferl.org/content/ Dutch Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop doing “its part” in Afghanistan, but “can- “must understand NATO is not an enemy New_NATO_Chief_Outlines_Priorities_ Scheffer. not do it alone.” He said more civilian or against Russia.” In_Afghanistan_Russia/1791479.html.)

creating a restrictive religious environment Moscow patriarch... for Ukrainian citizens. The patriarch (Continued from page 1) arrived in Ukraine not as a spiritual leader, by Patriarch Kirill at the Pochayiv Lavra but to further Moscow’s aims as a “com- monastery in the Ternopil Oblast, among the missar of the Kremlin,” a Svoboda press largest monasteries of the Moscow release said. Patriarchate. A scandal emerged when Ukrainian Ukraine’s capital both welcomed authorities allegedly advised the patriarch Patriarch Kirill and hosted protests. More to cancel a planned August 2 visit to Rivne than 5,000 followers attended a July 27 because of safety concerns amidst possible divine liturgy on St. Volodymyr Hill over- protests and mass clashes in the western looking the Dnipro River. Ukrainian region. But the Presidential The following day, the patriarch visited Secretariat denied that any government Kyiv’s Pecherska Lavra (Caves Monastery), organ had advised the change in the patri- arch’s travel plans. where another estimated 5,000 worshipers Patriarch Kirill visited Rivne the fol- came to see him. lowing day, and he reportedly was met by The patriarch said he had no intention of less than 100 protesters, indicating that the meeting with Patriarch Filaret, the UOC-KP perceived threat had been overblown, leader since 1995, who was excommunicat- though it was not clear by whom or for ed in 1997 for leading the rival Church. what reason. Filaret once was the ROC primate in Since taking office in 2005, President Ukraine, holding the title of metropolitan of Viktor Yushchenko has said one of his top Official Website of the Verkhovna Rada Kyiv and All Ukraine. After Ukraine became cultural priorities is creating a single Patriarch Kirill in the company of Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr independent he began working toward the Ukrainian Orthodox Church out of the Lytvyn during his visit to Sevastopol. autocephaly of the Ukrainian Church. UOC-MP, the UOC-KP and the UAOC. In a July 22 statement, Patriarch Filaret That concept is most staunchly opposed Monastery. he would propose to do. He’s basically look- said his Church would not engage in any act by the country’s largest Orthodox Church, Later, the patriarch met briefly and unof- ing for new ideas, and Church is one of of protest against the visit, but he cast doubt the UOC-MP, and Patriarch Kirill under- ficially with Prime Minister Yulia these ideas.” on the patriarch’s motives. lined the ROC’s opposition to the idea dur- Tymoshenko. In the context of global Orthodox “Together with the spiritual, Patriarch ing a July 27 meeting with President As expected leading presidential candi- Christianity, Patriarch Kirill’s visit rein- date Viktor Yanukovych gave the most forced Ukraine’s critical role in the balance Kirill will seek to address political affairs,” Yushchenko. attention to the historic visit, being among of power between the ROC and the Patriarch Filaret said. “He comes to us not “This Church already exists, Mr. the first to greet Patriarch Kirill at Kyiv’s Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, only for praying and serving, but he comes President,” he said. “There is a local Church Boryspil Airport upon his arrival. Bartholomew I, experts said. to promote the political project of Ukraine’s in Ukraine, and if not for it, there would be After shadowing the patriarch throughout Though the ROC is the largest Orthodox integration into Russia.” no independent Ukraine today.” his stay in Kyiv, Mr. Yanukovych also met Church in the world, with an estimated 200 Members of nationalist parties such as The Russian patriarch also urged the with him personally in Donetsk, his native million followers worldwide, Bartholomew Svoboda All-Ukrainian Union and the president to work with him in order to oblast. During the visit, the patriarch thanked I is the leader of the Orthodox Church Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists (CUN) “overcome divisions” within Eastern Mr. Yanukovych for donating funds to build worldwide. staged protests upon Kirill’s arrival in Orthodoxy. monasteries that serve the Moscow The ROC’s presence in Ukraine tips the Kyiv. Patriarch Kirill’s visit was meant to assert Patriarchate. balance in favor of Moscow because of its Among the protesters was Mykola the ROC’s dominance in the Ukrainian reli- The public meetings and statements with large following and deep-rooted history, Mr. Kokhanivskyi, the CUN member arrested gious sphere, largely by opposing President Patriarch Kirill served Mr. Yanukovych’s Taran said. for smashing downtown Kyiv’s Lenin stat- Yushchenko’s efforts toward a single presidential campaign, which experts said is “For the ROC, Kyiv is the original met- ue in June. He was captured on Ukrainian Ukrainian Orthodox Church religious expert stalled ahead of the January 17, 2010, elec- ropolitanate; without it, the ROC is only television reports being nearly strangled said. tions. about 550 years old,” Mr. Antoshevskyi by police after a peaceful demonstration “The purpose of this visit was really to “Yanukovych doesn’t have many unique said. “But with Kyiv, it’s 1,000 years old. against the ROC patriarch. strengthen the influence of the Moscow ideas,” Mr. Taran said. “He cannot come up Without Kyiv, Moscow basically looks like In the capital more than 300 demonstra- Patriarchate in Ukraine, to strengthen the with a good oppositional plan detailing what an orphan.” tors gathered around St. Volodymyr Hill to pro-Russian influence within the Ukrainian wave Ukrainian and nationalist flags and Orthodox Church and to generally destabi- chant slogans such as, “Away with lize Ukraine’s movement toward an inde- Moscow’s Pope” and “Independent Church pendent Orthodox Church,” Mr. for an independent Ukraine.” Antoshevskyi said. Check out HE KRAINIAN EEKLY online at Svoboda filed a petition with Ukraine’s After their meeting, Patriarch Kirill and T U W Procurator General’s Office on August 4, President Yushchenko led a flower-laying www.ukrweekly.com asking it to formally prosecute Patriarch ceremony at the newly constructed Kirill for inciting religious conflict and Holodomor memorial near the Caves 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 INTERVIEW: Mykola Kokhanivskyi speaks on destruction of Lenin statue by Danylo Peleschuk Roman Shukhevych, the commander-in- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly chief of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), who was born 102 years earlier on KYIV – A dedicated nationalist, Mykola that day. Kokhanivskyi says he’s ready to do any- In the video, Mr. Kokhanivskyi declared thing for Ukraine. that he was executing President Viktor When he and four cohorts smashed the Yushchenko’s March 2007 decree to dis- face of the Vladimir Lenin statue in down- mantle statues linked to the Soviet regime. town Kyiv on June 30, issues of legality or Along with his accomplices, Mr. vandalism weren’t on his mind. It was Kokhanivskyi was arrested and charged something he just had to do, he said. with vandalism, and police authorities “I tried to do it a year ago, but nearly 100 claimed he could face up to seven years in policemen blocked me because I gave an prison. interview that was broadcast on the Internet Since August 2008, Mr. Kokhanivskyi saying that I planned to destroy the statue,” has been a member of the Congress of said Mr. Kokhanivskyi, who was arrested Ukrainian Nationalists (CUN), which says and released two days later on condition that its main goal is to restore Ukraine to what it he stay in Kyiv until a September court date. deems are its rightful owners: Ukrainians. Though aiming to unite Ukrainians, his Born and raised in Zaporizhia Oblast, a deed re-ignited the conflict between those historically pro-Russian region in southeast- who wish to remove any remnant of ern Ukraine, Mr. Kokhanivskyi has partici- Ukraine’s Soviet past, and others who view pated in numerous other extralegal actions such tries as unnecessary and an attempt to as a show of nationalist support. re-write history. In June 2007 he ignored government In possible retaliation, unknown vandals orders and staged a midnight bonfire on the Mykola Kokhanivskyi smashed a marble plaque and wooden cross square in front of Kyiv’s St. Sophia on July 15 that honored the Organization of Cathedral to commemorate Shukhevych’s How did you arrive at the decision to any mention of Ukrainian history. For exam- Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) at Babyn Yar 100th birthday. become a nationalist? Were you raised in ple, I became very interested in traditional in Kyiv. He isn’t new to statute bashing either. that tradition, or did you discover it on Kozak dress, but I couldn’t find anything The group led by Mr. Kokhanivskyi was In December 2008 he damaged a statue your own? about it – maybe one book here or there, but more brazen, recording the act and distribut- of Grigorii Petrovsky, a Bolshevik revolu- If we start from my childhood, I was not much else. The language issue was ing it over the Internet for the world to see tionary who presided over Ukraine’s as they marched down Shevchenko raised in the south, where there was no never important to me back then. Then I Holodomor, the Famine-Genocide of nationalism of any kind. But my mother was went to the military; I served in Moscow in Boulevard in the early morning hours, 1932-1933, in downtown Kyiv and distrib- industrial ladder in tow and sledgehammers Ukrainian, and my father wasn’t around. the Soviet Army. Meanwhile, Ukraine uted images over the web, from which mul- From what I remember, she always sang gained its independence and I began taking stowed in their backpacks. tiple television networks broadcast it. Ukrainian songs to me. Every Sunday she a serious interest in it. When I came home – Mr. Kokhanivskyi then scaled the ladder While critics believe Mr. Kokhanivskyi’s read to me from the “Kobzar.” [Editor’s – an impressive ascent of about 30 feet – defacement of Lenin is the latest attempt by around then is when I started considering note: Taras Shevchenko’s collection of and stood face to face with the Bolshevik Ukrainian nationalists to cause division in myself a nationalist. There was a period of work.] I didn’t really like it at the time, but leader. society – even alleging a political gambit by freedom during which we received various she did it anyway. Why? I’m not sure that He spent more than 10 minutes chiseling right-wing politicians to revive their poll rat- nationalist newspapers, and I immediately even she understood why. She was an ordi- away at the nose, mouth and hand of the ings in an election year – he is confident recognized that the positions they supported nary collective farm girl. But to an extent, statue, made of expensive Karelian quartzite Ukrainians are more united by it. were absolutely mine as well. Because of mined from northern Russia, a police offi- this began to trigger some emotions. Following is The Weekly’s interview this, I realized that our society and country cial told Ukrayinska Pravda. Then while in school, I became interested with Mr. Kokhanivsky. are truly Ukrainian. The nationalists chose June 30 for the act in our history. From what I remember, I was of vandalism as a birthday gift to their hero, *** always puzzled as to why there was barely (Continued on page 18)

Congressional hearing focuses on results of Moscow summit by Michael Sawkiw Jr. regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia is choose their own security alliances, a mes- and Crimea in the same sentence.” Ukrainian National Information Service hardening...” sage reinforced by the vice-president’s trip In his question to the panelists, Rep. Other members of Congress also offered to those two countries just last week.” Miller questioned how the administration is WASHINGTON – Following President their introductory remarks opining about Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense going to make sure that Ukraine doesn’t get Barack Obama’s summit meeting with their perspective on the future of U.S.-Russia Wallander testified about the pragmatic “tripped” into a situation with Russia. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the relations. nature of relations with Russia. The Moscow Responding to the congressman’s query, Mr. European Subcommittee of the House As is customary in congressional hear- summit she said, was “first opportunity to Gordon emphatically stated that “we take Foreign Affairs Committee sponsored a ings, the witnesses began their testimony test whether the re-set of U.S.-Russia rela- Ukraine’s territorial integrity and indepen- hearing on July 28, titled: “The Reset Button with shortened remarks. During his presen- tions could produce pragmatic results, and it dence very seriously ... the best thing the Has Been Pushed: Kicking Off a New Era tation, Assistant Secretary of State for did.” Ukrainians can do is to pursue economic in U.S.-Russian Relations.” European and Eurasian Affairs Gordon elab- “It was a test of whether the U.S. and reforms as quickly as possible” for the bene- The witnesses for this hearing included: orated on the results of the Moscow summit Russia can work together to address core fit of all of Ukraine’s citizens. Philip H. Gordon, Ph.D., assistant secretary and the preparatory work necessary to defense and security challenges including Rep. Bob Inglis (R-S.C.) was concerned of state, Bureau of European and Eurasian achieve success. strategic arms reductions, Afghanistan, pro- about human rights violations in the Russian Affairs; and, Celeste A. Wallander, Ph.D., He said: “The Obama Administration liferation of dangerous technologies, mili- Federation. In reference to the murder of deputy assistant secretary of defense for entered office seeking to put an end to the tary relations and missile defense – and the prominent journalists in Russia, the con- Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia. dangerous drift in our bilateral relations with results were strikingly positive,” she added. gressman inquired about what else the The hearing room, filled to capacity with Russia. Last December, then President-elect Continuing during her remarks, Deputy administration should do to deal with that interested individuals, began with an open- Obama called for a ‘reset’ in our relations Assistant Secretary of Defense Wallander problem. “Many Russians are concerned ing statement from the chairman of the with Russia. He argued that the United stated that while in Moscow President about this injustice,” stated Mr. Gordon. European Subcommittee, Rep. Robert States and Russia have mutual interests in a Obama did express his support for Ukraine. “We are trying to do a lot, providing assis- Wexler (D-Fla.). The Chairman acknowl- number of areas – including nuclear nonpro- “He [Obama] reiterated support for tance to those trying to alleviate the situa- edged that, as the Obama administration liferation, terrorism, and Afghanistan, for Ukraine’s right to choose its own alliance tion.” pursues a “reset” strategy with Russia, “it example – and argued that it should be pos- based on its sovereign rights as an indepen- Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) also comment- must carefully navigate and make sense of sible to cooperate practically in these areas dent nation... The Department [of Defense] ed on the real threat of a re-established the internal political dynamics and power even as we disagreed on other issues. The will continue to support Ukraine’s efforts to Russian “sphere of influence,” to which Mr. struggles in the Kremlin and Russia, a weak- results of the Moscow summit demonstrate transform and re-structure its military into a Gordon aptly responded that “we [the ened Russian economy, and a growing val- that the president’s instincts were correct.” modern, joint, professional and NATO- United States] disagree with this philoso- ues gap between the U.S. and Russia in The newly appointed assistant secretary interoperable force.” phy... stable prosperous countries on their terms of human rights, democracy, rule of of state mentioned issues related to a Members of the subcommittee were [Russian] border is in their own interests.” law, anti-corruption, economic transparency, Russian “sphere of influence” and U.S. sup- afforded an opportunity to question the wit- Assistant Secretary Gordon stated that and freedom of the press.” port for the independence and territorial nesses. Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) began his the United States would like to see Russia Though pragmatic about renewing rela- integrity of countries along Russia’s border. line of questioning with a modern adage, join the World Trade Organization (WTO), tions with Russia to assist the United States “More than in words, but in actions, we “Russia and the U.S. are not going to be which would help establish guarantees of on pressing issues such as Iran, Rep. Wexler have demonstrated our commitment to the BFF’s [best friends forever]. We need to hit effective trade policies. made it clear that, “It is hard to be optimistic territorial integrity and independence of the ‘reset’ button, but also the ‘save’ button.” The possible deployment of missile about U.S.-Russian relations, as we Russia’s neighbors, including Ukraine and The congressman spoke of a recent trip to defense stations in Poland and the Czech approach the one-year anniversary of the Georgia,” he said. “President Obama made Moscow where he met several Russian par- Republic also made for dynamic dialogue Russian-Georgian War, Russia’s military very clear in Moscow that we will continue liamentarians and how they [the parliamen- and political presence in the breakaway to support their sovereignty and their right to tarians] “talked a lot about South Ossettia (Continued on page 22) No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM Brooklyn Ukrainian Group conducts sixth annual clean-up at Soyuzivka

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – In May of and an advisor of the Ukrainian National discarded, other furniture was moved, Scout rank, were assisted by Roma this year, the dedicated volunteers of the Association. garbage discovered inside and outside of Hadzewycz, Eagle Scout program coordina- Brooklyn Ukrainian Group (BUG) This year the BUG members focused the building was hauled away, the patio tor for the Newark, N.J., branch of Plast. descended upon Soyuzivka for the sixth on preparing the Lviv building for camp- was swept and de-weeded, new flowers Ms. Lew recently e-mailed the clean- year of spring cleaning before the sum- ers. Walls were primed and painted, hun- were planted and energy-efficient light up crew members to share photos of their mer season. dreds of staples were removed (the rem- bulbs were installed. work weekend and to express “thanks to “It was a lot of hard work, and a blast,” nants of Halloween haunted houses creat- This year’s clean-up crew included: all,” and special thanks to Soyuzivka’s commented Maya Lew, a BUG member ed in the building), broken furniture was Ruta Lew, Lida Kryzaniwsky, Natalia Nestor Paslawsky, general manager, Labenskyj-Haidukevych, Olesh Sonia Semanyshyn of the front office and Haidukevych, Maya Lew, Olya chef Andrij Sonevytsky “for taking really Hryhorash, Vanessa and Olko Jarymovych good care of us when we were there.” (with their cute little son Justin, a future clean-up worker), Anisa Tershavokec, Marco Shmerykowsky, and Krissy and Andriy Cade (whom Maya Lew described as “our loyal overseers”). Joining in the clean- up were two 17-year-old members of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Mark Kochan and Paul Hadzewycz, who worked hard on garbage patrol on the Soyuzivka grounds, especially on the perimeter of its build- ings and on its paths. The two teens, who were working on an ecology Plast members Paul Hadzewycz (left) and Marko The BUG clean-up crew in front of the Lviv building at Soyuzivka. project for their Eagle Kochan on one of Soyuzivka’s paths.

THE UNA: 115 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY changing before them and they’re cling- National awareness ing to something in the past that is not Soyuzivka’s great success sustainable.” on the decline Not much future there. The comments keep coming in. The third annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival So it is time for Ukrainians to stop at Soyuzivka was simply outstanding. One of the measures of that success was Dear Editor: blaming Russians for all their misfortunes the astounding number of people – between 6,000 and 7,000 – who came to this and take a closer look at ourselves. Ukrainian heritage center of the Ukrainian National Association on July 17-19. One reads with great deal of sadness The unprecedented attendance was no doubt due to the fact that international the editorial in The Ukrainian Weekly of Ihor Lysyj pop star Ruslana headlined the festival – and her show was spectacular, like July 26, concerning the current political, Austin, Texas nothing ever before seen at Soyuzivka. The masses were enthralled and went social and cultural situation in Ukraine. home truly excited about having attended her Saturday evening show. The next The editorial clearly illustrates the decline day all of Soyuzivka was abuzz with positive comments about the performance in the Ukrainian national consciousness by Ruslana and her ensemble, and about the singer’s ability to connect with her since the heady days of the proclamation audience. Soyuzivka and UNA management and staff could not stop commenting of its independence. Vasyl Luchkiw on the multitudes that had arrived and on Ruslana’s description of Soyuzivka as A new generation has grown up in “truly a piece of Ukraine” and “the 26th oblast of Ukraine.” All who attended the Ukraine since then that is ignorant of and the UPA festival were filled with a sense of camaraderie and pride. Ukainian history, culture and traditions. Lest readers think it was only Ruslana that was a star, we hasten to point out Russification of the country is back in full Dear Editor: that the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop – a program of force, as the litany of events described in In May 1995 Vasyl Luchkiw, who the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Academy that is resident at Soyuzivka – the editorial illustrates, from the restora- passed away on March 18 (see obituary, also earned rave reviews. These young dancers also were stars of the Ukrainian tion of Communist symbols in town “Vasyl Luchkiw, UNA leader, community Cultural Festival, presenting a vibrant program of diverse dances, quite obvious- squares to the celebration of defeat of activist, dies at 79,” March 29) and one ly to the great enjoyment of festival-goers. (In fact, the dance workshop is the Ukrainian forces under Hetman Mazepa other member of the Ukrainian American key component of the festival, as the festival date is dependent on the closing by the Russian Tsar Peter I in Poltava 300 Veterans (UAV) were participants in a date of the workshop, allowing dancers to showcase what they have learned dur- years ago. Never mind that the victory of conference on Ukrainian Insurgent Army ing their two weeks of training.) Ukrainian Kozaks over the Russian army (UPA) history in Ivano-Frankivsk, And then there was the “little lady with the powerful voice,” Lyudmilla in the Battle of Konotop 50 years earlier Ukraine. Fesenko, bandura virtuoso Victor Mishalow, and other singers and musicians is barely mentioned anywhere. No cele- As part of the program there was a who performed on the festival’s grand stage, all under the expert emceeing of bration there. special ceremony dedicating a memorial Lida Kulbida and Andrij Stasiw, who kept everything running smoothly and pro- It has been traditional for Ukrainians to Dutch officers killed by the Germans vided useful and interesting information for the audience. Add to that the Dumka to blame Russians for all the evils that during 1943-1944 in a POW camp locat- Chorus of New York, which filled the Veselka hall beyond capacity for a wonder- have befallen their country. Unfortunately, ed within the city. In the spring of 1944 a ful concert on Saturday afternoon, and the young dancers and musicians who it is not the Russians but the Ukrainians, group of Dutch officers managed to performed in Sunday afternoon’s show. And then there were the vendors, the such as National Deputy Viktor Lozynsky escape from this camp and was provided bands, the food court… or Poltava Mayor Andrii Matkovskyi that safe haven by the UPA. After the war Of course, none of this would have been possible without hundreds of people, pose the greatest threat to Ukrainian inde- most of them returned to Dutch military including 197 performers (yes, we counted them…), 67 Soyuzivka staffers, 71 pendence. They are the ones who remove service and several became generals. volunteers and others. (See “The festival by the numbers,” The Weekly, July 26, national symbols from town squares and One of these generals (now retired) p. 15). They made the third annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival possible. And, celebrate the victory of the Russian army was invited to participate in the confer- judging by the looks on their faces, they were thrilled to be a part of it all. over Ukrainians. In a July 25 interview ence and also spoke at the dedication cer- UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj was among the most pleased of the festival- with the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Vice- emony. goers. “Seeing the number of people who arrived at the festival from throughout President Joe Biden made realistic assess- On the attached photo the Dutch gen- the United States and Canada, as well as other parts of the world, I think we have ment of Russia as a potential threat to eral is in the center with UAV members good prospects for the future,” he said. Some guests, he added, had even cited anyone. flanking him – Dr. Luchkiw is on the the festival as “a renewal of diaspora life.” “Russia has to make some very diffi- general’s wearing a UAV cap. It should We hope that renewal advances as Soyuzivka continues its rebirth as a true cult, calculated decisions. They have a be known that among his very many shrinking population base, they have a Ukrainian heritage center. activities Dr. Luchkiw had a very deep withering economy, they have a banking interest in UPA history. P.S.: Scenes of the festival were brought to our readers by a number of pho- sector and structure that is not likely to be tographers who also volunteered their efforts: Russ Chelak, Christine Syzonenko able to withstand the next 15 years, Petro Sodol and Markian Hadzewycz, whose work augmented that of The Weekly and they’re in a situation where the world is Bayside, N.Y. Svoboda editorial staffers. More photos by Mr. Chelak and Ms. Syzonenko can be seen via links on the Soyuzivka website, www.soyuzivka.com, along with photos by Andy Hudymak.

August Turning the pages back... 10 Last year, on August 10, 2008, in a show of solidarity with 2008 Georgia during its brief war with Russia, Ukraine threatened to prevent ships from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet from returning to its base in Sevastopol, on the Crimea peninsula, in Ukraine. The Ukrainian government warned the fleet to refrain from any involvement in the Georgian conflict and stated that it had the legal right to prevent it from returning to its base, which is leased to Russia until 2017. A statement released from Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted: “[Ukraine] has the right, in accordance with international law and the law of Ukraine, to forbid ships and vessels that may take part in a conflict to return to the territory of Ukraine until the conflict is resolved.” President Viktor Yushchenko signed a decree on August 13, 2008, mandating that Dr. Vasyl Luchkiw (right) in 1995 in Ukraine, where he attended a conference on all Russian ships deployed from Sevastopol gain special permission to return to their the UPA. base and that the fleet must submit a letter of intent to the Ukrainian government 10 working days before its planned return. A cease-fire agreement was signed on August 13, 2008, between Russia and Georgia. Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, along with the United States and the European Union, condemned Russia’s invasion of Georgian territory, but did not pro- MAY WE HELP YOU? vide military support. However, Russia accused Ukraine of supplying Georgia with an S-200 surface-to- To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, air missile that downed a Russian Tu-22 bomber. Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry stated: “The state of Ukraine, which has been supplying weaponry to Georgia so that it and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below). became armed to the teeth and directly encouraging the Georgian authorities to start the intervention and ethnic cleansing in South Ossetia, has no moral right to tutor oth- ers and participate in the matter.” Editorial – 3049, 3088 • Production – 3063, 3069 Ukraine’s Defense Minister Yurii Yekhanurov responded that all arms sales to Administration – 3041 • Advertising – 3040 Georgia were in compliance with international laws and standards. Subscriptions – 3042 (Continued on page 19) No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 7

faces and places From a Canadian Angle Facesby myron b.and kurpoas Places by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn by Myron B. Kuropas

Half apologies are no apologies Bye-bye, Baba? Russia does not know how to say “I’m gave it and the world, the concept of mul- Are Baba and Dido satisfied with their violating their ‘right to life and security sorry.” Instead of apologizing for its hei- ticulturalism. Being a loyal Liberal, Mr. current health care coverage? If they have under the Quebec Charter of Rights and nous acts – reign of terror under commu- Wrzesnewskyj has no option – if he wants Medicare and supplemental health insur- Freedoms. Canada’s Supreme Court has nism, the man-made Famine that starved to remain in the party – than to defend Mr. ance, they probably are. acknowledged the pervasive rationing that some 10 million Ukrainians, the oblitera- Ignatieff from angry calls of “apologize.” According to the August 10 issue of occurs. In the 2005 case, Chaoulli v. Quebec tion of Chechnya and the land-grab in As a consequence, the issue is gaining Time, most Americans have health insur- (Attorney General), the majority opinion Georgia come to mind – Russia is prepar- momentum. ance and some 86 percent are pleased with stated: ‘The evidence in this case shows that ing laws to punish those who shed light on Most recently the Manitoba their coverage. All Americans receive health delays in the public care system were wide- nasty aspects of its history. Conservative government’s lead minister, care of some kind, even those 15 percent spread, and that, in some serious cases, Furthermore, Prime Minister Vladimir Vic Toews, in his pamphlet to constituents who have no insurance coverage. By law, patients die as a result of waiting lists for Putin, the archenemy of democratization quoted the anti-Ukrainian passages from hospitals must treat all patients who come public health care.’” among former Soviet republics, famously Mr. Ignatieff’s book including the scurri- into the emergency room – the homeless, Is rationing health care to save money a informed former President George W. lous “nasty anti-Semites” comment. This illegals, everybody. good idea? Celebrated Princeton University Bush that Ukraine, the largest country in was not missed by Canadians, including So what’s the problem? Actually, its two- bioethicist Peter Singer believes it is. In a Europe, is not a nation. the 1.3 million of Ukrainian descent. Yet, fold: a) Americans who don’t have health July 19 opinion piece in The New York There is concern that such Russo- once again, Mr. Ignatieff obfuscated, coverage; b) the impending collapse of Times titled “Why We Must Ration Health imperialistic thinking might be spreading. claiming he was being quoted out of con- Medicare and Medicaid programs, federal Care,” he proposed something called “qual- It seems to be creeping into Canada’s poli- text or “misinterpreted,” saying, “I use and state programs which will soon run out ity-adjusted life year (QALY)” to determine tics. them [the derogatory comments] in an of money, much like the Ponzi scheme we if certain medical procedures are cost-effec- In his little 1995 book “Blood and ironic manner to describe some of the illu- call Social Security. tive. Dr. Singer gives us an example of how Belonging: Journeys into the New sions and prejudices that people have The proposed solution? The Health this would work by suggesting the follow- Nationalism,” Michael Ignatieff, a then- about Ukrainians, and they’re wrong.” Reform Bill (HR 3200), which according to ing mathematical hypothetical: If we absentee Canadian author of Russian Not at all an apology! And Canadians its masthead, will “provide affordable, qual- assume that “a year with quadriplegia is descent, who is now leader of the Liberal aren’t buying it. ity health care for all Americans and reduce valued at only half as much as a year with- Party of Canada with ambitions of becom- In a recent editorial The Winnipeg Sun the growth in health care spending and for out it, then a treatment that extends the lives ing the next prime minister, belittles disagreed with Mr. Ignatieff’s position: other purposes.” It’s a 1,088-page tome that of people without disabilities will be seen as Ukrainians a la Mr. Putin: “Ukrainian “The words are clear. Nothing has been few members of Congress, let alone providing twice the value of one that independence conjures up images of taken out of context. How can Toews be Americans, have read. One money-saving extends, for a similar period, the lives of embroidered peasant shirts, the nasal driving a wedge between ethnic communi- innovation is the creation of a “federal quadriplegics.” Got it? What about children whine of ethnic instruments...” ties by revealing to Canadians what’s in health board” that could well determine if born with spina bifida or Down syndrome? He reverts to historic self-aggrandize- the mind of a man who could be their next medical intervention for Baba is necessary. How do we score their QALY? Not to ment of the oppressor over the masses: prime minister?” If you go online you will find it on page worry. The current health bill includes pro- “My difficulty in taking Ukraine seriously The Canadian Broadcasting Corp., the 424, Section 1233 of the bill titled, visions for abortion on demand in all hospi- goes deeper than just my cosmopolitan respected public broadcaster in Canada – a “Advance Care Planning Consultation.” On tals, even Catholic institutions. In a recent suspicion of nationalists everywhere. counterpart to America’s PBS – quoted page 430 we read, “The level of treatment meeting with representatives of the Catholic press, President Barack Obama promised to Somewhere inside I’m also what one Canadian’s opinion on Mr. Ignatieff: indicated... may range from an indication respect the conscience rights of health care Ukrainians would call a great Russian and “It makes me question his character, the for full treatment to an indication to limit providers. Right. there is just a trace of old Russian disdain way that those comments were written,” some or all specified interventions.” Further Remember “Brave New World,” the for these little Russians.” she said. “It appears to be racist, and I intervention may be limited if, for example, classic novel by Aldous Huxley? In Finding this rather offensive, I wrote in don’t think it’s appropriate.” the patient “has serious cardiac or pulmo- Huxley’s utopia there were no old people. The Edmonton Journal on March 11: So far, Mr. Ignatieff’s “half-pregnant” nary problems.” Does this mean that Babas For them it was bye-bye, Baba, at a certain “Such chauvinism, couched in redneck attempts at explaining his views only add with serious medical issues could be denied age. Re-read the book and see if it doesn’t language coming from a Canadian as late insult to injury. It appears he let his own medical procedures because they’re too as 1995, is shocking, particularly in light costly? sort of remind you of “Obamacare.” “blood and belonging” to the Great If Medicare and Medicaid, programs of exposed genocides of Ukrainians under Russian syndrome get in the way of mak- My mother had “serious cardiac” prob- imperialism from Moscow – tsarist or lems much of her life, but still lived to age administered by the federal government, are ing an acceptable apology. In this, he is insolvent, why would a new program, Communist. What makes matters worse, harming his political standings and those 84. At 81 she had quadruple bypass surgery they were penned by an aspiring national performed by a Ukrainian American cardiac administered by the same federal govern- of the Liberal Party – despite the fact that ment, be the answer? Why would anyone leader of Canada – a country steeped in many Canadians might like to support surgeon in a Catholic suburban hospital. multiculturalism, human rights and equal- believe that national health care would be Liberal MPs like Mr. Wrzesnewsky and She lived to see the birth of her first great- ity.” the first federal program that “would pay for others of Ukrainian descent when the elec- grandchild. My father was almost 101 when This story is not going away. It is play- itself” as our president insists? According to tion is called. Mr. Ignatieff’s obstinacy he died. He had major surgery on his pros- ing out in the mainstream Canadian press, the non-partisan Congressional Budget poses an obstacle to voting Liberal. tate at age 77; his appendix and gall bladder where the same message is conveyed to Office, the current health bill would add But there’s a remedy. Liberal leaders were removed at the same time because, as Mr. Ignatieff: derogatory comments are another $1 trillion to an already unsustain- should take note of how the Conservative the surgeon later told us, they “were in the unacceptable and call for their withdrawal able budget. If the recently passed trillion- leader, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, neighborhood” of the prostate. A pacemaker and an apology. Regrettably, the Liberal dollar stimulus package isn’t helping our apologized last week for misquoting Mr. was inserted prior to the surgery. Would leader does not get it. He cannot bring either of my parents’ surgical procedures economy, why would a trillion-dollar health Ignatieff and attributing, in error, com- himself to say that he’s sorry he wrote been approved if the proposed health bill care reform be any better? ments he had not made: “I regret the error such nonsense. had been in place? During the campaign, Mr. Obama and apologize to Mr. Ignatieff for this Instead, he claimed at a meeting with Canada has universal health care. Lesia’s pledged “you will not see any of your taxes error,” said the prime minister publicly, representatives of the Canadian Ukrainian aunt lived in Toronto. She needed heart sur- increase one single dime.” On August 2, without ambiguity or sloughing off blame. community that his comments were taken gery and was put on a waiting list. She died Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said An apology is real when the one insult- out of context and misinterpreted. before the surgery could take place. A the White House was not ready to rule out a ed finds it acceptable. Ukrainian He did not offer an apology, nor did he Ukrainian priest we knew well in Chicago tax hike. That same day National Council Canadians are still fuming, the Liberals in reinstate Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Liberal now lives in Winnipeg. He was in Chicago Economic Council Director Lawrence Canada are embarrassed by their leader, member of Parliament and critic for citi- recently for hip surgery. In Canada he was Summers said that the proposed health care and the issue is gathering heat. zenship, immigration and multiculturalism told he would have to wait for at least a overhaul needs funding from somewhere. It’s your move, Mr. Ignatieff. P.S.: you – the only voice of Ukrainian Canadians year. The pain was too great, so he came to Oops. Time to hit the reset button. might teach Russian politicians something in the former shadow Cabinet – whom the Chicago. Fortunately, he had lived here for The late Nobel Prize economist Milton leader turfed. Mr. Ignatieff thus disenfran- in the process. many years and was entitled to Medicare. Friedman once suggested that if the govern- chised the founding peoples of western According to a July 31 column in the ment was put in charge of the Sahara Canada, who made it an agricultural pow- Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- Wall Street Journal, “Canadian cancer Desert, we would soon be rationing sand. erhouse with their sweat and tears, and tacted at [email protected]. patients go south and pay out-of-pocket for care in the United States. A number of Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is Quebeckers even sued their government for [email protected]. The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a variety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian communities. Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National Association. Letters should be typed and signed (anonymous letters are not published). Letters are Visit our archive online: www.ukrweekly.com accepted also via e-mail at [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 FILM CLIPS: “Kimjongilia,” documentary about North Korean regime by Thaya Salamacha regard to North Korea. I strongly recommend the film As an American of Ukrainian descent, “Kimjongilia” as a source of information and having lived through a time when about the scale of abuses perpetrated by human rights abuses in Ukraine were the North Korean government. The film invisible to the world, I am deeply moved documents testimonies of North Korean by the North Koreans’ flight for freedom defectors and their courageous life sto- and for recognition before the world of ries. The individual testimonies collec- their painful history. There is scant U.S. tively portray a system of government press coverage of human rights violations that has pushed Communist totalitarian- and abuses by the North Korean govern- ism to a degree which far exceeds some ment against its own people, and no press of the most extreme forms of Stalinist coverage of China’s staunch complicity and support of these actions. oppression, as we have come to know To me this is very reminiscent of when about it in the West: torture, starvation, human rights abuses in Ukraine perpe- imprisonment, political harassment, chil- trated by the Soviet government were dren witnessing the execution of parents, largely ignored by the U.S. press, and for children born in prison and forced to most unknown in the West. For years, the work in mines. North Korea uses all of race for weapons dominance overshad- the above against its own people, and, as Image from the film “Kimjongilia,” courtesy of Green Garnet Productions. owed human rights issues in the United this film exposes for the first time, even States. Only a trickle of information against its own army. own supplies. human rights activist, described how his appeared in the press, and that was usual- North Korean government footage “Kimjongilia” shows how a huge part humanitarian work helping North Korean ly due to campaigns launched by human shows gaunt soldiers marching in uni- of the North Korean economy largely defectors has evolved over the years. rights organizations. forms that appear very obviously padded depends on labor extracted from interned Mr. Kim emphasized that a very Now a similar situation has arisen with to give the appearance of healthy bodies. prisoners in labor prisons, living in sub- vibrant underground Christian movement The testimony of one defector who served human conditions, starving and working within North Korea is taking hold today in the North Korean army for 20 years 18-hour days. Imprisoned children are and dispersing information about the pos- Thaya Salamacha has been working describes the North Korean army being treated no differently from adults and are sibility of change within North Korea. for Yara Arts Group as a managing fed only rice and salt. Even basic admin- forced to work alongside them. As the Panelist David Hawk, executive direc- director. In the 1970s she was a member istrative materials are not provided by the testimonies show, one could be arrested tor of Amnesty International U.S.A., of the Committee in Defense of Soviet army. Every army officer, in order to for almost anything, even for walking emphasized the importance of external Political Prisoners. complete his work, is forced to steal his over Kim Jong Il’s photo printed in a pressure on China as a necessary tool in newspaper. Anyone becoming too inter- hampering their support of North Korean ested in Western culture can be carted off human rights abuses. This weakness of leadership is massively to prison for years. The panel discussion made it clear that Medvedev tries... aggravated by Russia’s unstoppable plunge China’s active role is mainly through the next four to five years will be critical into the quagmire of economic recession, the interception of North Korean defec- in determining whether any change is (Continued from page 2) tors who boldly risk capture and move possible within North Korea. (www.gazeta.ru, July 22; Ezhednevny which Mr. Putin tries to arrest by micro- managing local crises and Mr. Medvedev through the only escape route into China. The film and post-film discussion Zhurnal, July 16). When caught by the Chinese government, brought to light that many North Korean Relations with China should have reached hopes to talk out of existence by repeating instructions on innovation and moderniza- these defenseless defectors are either sent government officials – who not engaged a new high with the joint military exercises back to North Korea, destined for execu- in any movement for change in their “Peace Mission 2009” intended to demon- tion. Few pro-active anti-crisis measures, for instance in cleansing the banking sector, are tion, or are imprisoned and tortured by country and are deprived of so much – strate their readiness to perform joint large- the Chinese government, or even sold just might not have that much to lose in scale counter-terrorist operations (RIA- being implemented while new promises for increasing pensions are issued in order to into slavery. the event of a catastrophe. Unfortunately, Novosti, July 26). “Kimjongilia” had a preview screening in North Korea those are precisely the This show of unity was, overshad- curb growing discontent (www.newsru.com, July 24). at the Film Anthology in New York on people in charge of making decisions owed, however, by the abrupt closure of July 13. The film was introduced by DJ about nuclear weapons. the Cherkizovsky market in Moscow, The government is now finalizing the draft budget for 2010, and has no better Spooky, a well-known American artist. Kimjongilia is appearing in the IDA’s which served as a semi-legal distribution (His “Secret Song,” a remix of Vertov’s Docuweeks Theatrical Showcase in Los center for Chinese consumer goods. prospect than to preserve the outline of the current one, with the same 30 percent gap Kinoglaz is on YouTube.). DJ Spooky Angeles and New York, and will be Beijing has sent a special delegation to introduced the filmmaker NC Heikin; released in the fall. For Docuweeks show- sort out the “misunderstanding,” and Mr. between income and expenditures (Vedomosti, July 27). after the film a panel discussion took times and tickets log on to http://www. Putin has to face the fact that his methods place, during which Mr. Steven Kim, a festselects.com/asian.html. of “manual management” can bring not It is this inescapable decline that deter- only economic distortions, carefully cam- mines Moscow’s clumsiness and nervous- ouflaged by official propaganda, but also ness in the international arena, and that is full-fledged meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine political complications (Kommersant- exactly why the Kremlin is so upset with U.S.-Ukraine... working group on energy security. Mr. Biden’s precise – even if not entirely Vlast, July 20). (Continued from page 2) Finally, there must be adequate financ- Mr. Medvedev paid particular attention to politically correct – diagnosis of Russia’s ing for anti-crisis programs. The the “very good and stable” relations with weakness, which inevitably involves a president and government after the January 2010 elections there). Meanwhile, International Monetary Fund (IMF) has Russia’s former Soviet neighbors, arguing whole range of consequences from arms disbursed the first two tranches of a $16.4 against thinking “in terms of who owes what control to conflict with Georgia the inaugural meeting’s agenda in the fall will include the issues of Ukraine’s secu- billion anti-crisis package that the United to whom.” It is, however, exactly in this (Ezhednevny Zhurnal, July 27). Mr. States supported. Disbursement of the neighborhood that the most irritating prob- Medvedev’s key foreign policy aide rity in the region, energy policy and the rule of law in the country. remainder, however, is conditional on a lems keep upsetting Moscow’s course in Sergei Prihodko even expressed doubt decision by the Ukrainian government to consolidating its influence. about Mr. Obama’s control over setting Re-launched partnerships with Ukraine will also aim at improving Ukraine’s raise internal prices for natural gas prices Minor incidents in Sevastopol involv- U.S. foreign policy guidelines, also for domestic consumers through at least ing the Ukrainian authorities and the reminding him about American responsi- energy security. Mr. Biden discussed with Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. Yushchenko the partial elimination of state subsidies. Black Sea Fleet are nothing new, as are bility for triggering the global financial More realistic prices could also save the promises from Turkmenistan to sup- crisis (Kommersant, July 27). implementation of recently signed agree- ments on nuclear energy with the Naftohaz Ukrainy from the constant ply some volumes of gas for Nabucco. Apparently, Mr. Putin’s team, on which threat of bankruptcy and possible take- The scandals with Belarus, which is sup- Mr. Medvedev still heavily relies, Westinghouse and Holtec companies. The agreements aim to provide nuclear fuel over of its pipelines by Gazprom. A price posed to be Russia’s closest ally, have assumed that “reset” implied the readi- hike by Yulia Tymoshenko’s government reached such an intensity that President ness of the new U.S. administration to for Ukrainian nuclear power plants and launch nuclear fuel production in Ukraine, ahead of the January 2010 presidential Alyaksandr Lukashenka expressed “pain correct the mistakes of the George W. election could, however, predetermine and disappointment” about relations with Bush years – but never thought about the so as to reduce the country’s now-total dependence on Russian nuclear fuel. Ms. Tymoshenko’s defeat and the victory Moscow, which in his opinion shows the need for Moscow to cover any part of the of rival Viktor Yanukovych. “syndrome of a heavy-handed great-pow- road to “friendly and mutually beneficial” Regarding natural gas transit, the United States does not plan to participate Meanwhile, the Tymoshenko govern- er” (Nezavisimaya Gazeta, July 27). Mr. relations with the U.S. in financing the upgrade of Ukraine’s ment agreed during the Biden visit to set- Medvedev’s musing about a “different The truth is that reckoning with reality is pipeline system. Washington expects the tle the claims of the U.S. Overseas Private behavior model” that would depart from beyond Mr. Medvedev’s freedom of maneu- European Union and international lending Investment Corp. (OPIC) in the country. the pragmatism upon which Mr. Putin ver as defined by his senior partner – who is institutions to address this task, in con- This move will enable OPIC to resume its sternly insisted can hardly pacify this not simply stuck with one foot in the “old junction with Ukrainian actions to intro- activities in providing risk-protection for quarrel. ways” but is probably incompatible with duce transparency, efficiency and realistic U.S. small and medium-sized entrepre- Some of these setbacks might be attrib- the new ways leading away from curtailed internal prices in the energy sector. neurs investing in Ukraine (Interfax- uted to Mr. Medvedev’s lack of experience democracy and corrupt paternalism. Ukraine, UNIAN, July 21 - 23). in foreign policy and to the weakness of In his public speeches in Kyiv, Mr. his position as a co-ruler hand-picked by Biden urged such actions in outspoken The article above is reprinted from terms, also linking the issue of energy The article above is reprinted from Mr. Putin, who is obviously not going to Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission grant him all the control that a president is security with that of national security for its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, Ukraine. This coming fall will see the first from its publisher, the Jamestown entitled to (www.gazeta.ru, July 23). www.jamestown.org. Foundation, www.jamestown.org. No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 9 GENERATION UKE Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas and Yarema Belej Mix-tape release party to be held Dislocados releases“La Salida,” for Adrian “Age” Olesnyckyj in NYC first salsa music album from Ukraine PARSIPPANY, N.J. – It has finally happened. The first salsa album to come from Ukraine, “La Salida,” by Dislocados, is finally available after two years of hard work. Eleven Ukrainian jazz musicians collabo- rated on this project in a struggle to break bound- aries and, according the band’s mission, to edu- cate Ukrainian society as to the benefits of opening one’s cultural mind, as well as to edu- cate the outside world that Ukrainians are a force to be reckoned with, in any musical form or style. are limited in their ability to see the The album features 10 original tracks world. sung in Spanish (with the exception of Other noted members of the band Adrian “Age” Olesnyckyj the last track), composed by Ilya Yeresko include Olesya Zdorovetskaya, lead sing- with lyrics by Karolina Patocki (co-lead er, and 2009 Dodji Competition winner by Yarema Belej early hits, Age soon became a regular con- singer), and inspired by roots music of Dennis Adu, who was named best trum- tributor and somewhat of a personality Puerto Rico, Cuba and New York. peter of 2009 in Ukraine. NEWARK, N.J. – Adrian Olesnyckyj around the New Brunswick campus. has been wearing large earphones and tap- The title of the album, “La Salida,” La Salida is available for purchase on Unfortunately, after college the realities (The Exit), symbolizes the group’s efforts iTunes, and other digital music websites. ping to the rhythmic beats of hip-hop from of life began to pull Mr. Olesnyckyj away a very early age. Having a strong musical to use music to unite cultures worldwide, Readers may preview tracks online at from his passion, as work and the daily even though many of Ukraine’s residents www.myspace.com/dislocados. influence in his household as Mr. grind began to minimize his time next to a Olsenyckyj’s father, Taras, was a talented microphone and in front of his mixing pianist, it seemed natural that Adrian would equipment. Although there were several gravitate towards music. Yet, it would be songs that came trickling out over the next early hip-hop and rap music that enthralled while, it wouldn’t be until recently that Mr. him after his sister’s boyfriend played him a Olesnyckyj felt the fire for writing and few hit songs. recording as he once did. “It has been intoxication,” said Mr. “I am 30 years old now, although some- Olesnyckyj. “The percussion and the feel- times I act like I am 23,” said Mr. ing of music as a result have been intoxicat- Olesnyckyj. “The recent spark came from ing, even as an 8-year-old. That was the cat- my girlfriend asking me what I was doing alyst of where I am now – it was from lis- with my music. Along with introducing me tening to songs like DJ Rob Base & E-Z to Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’ (a book Rock’s ‘It Takes Two’ when I was young – I about following ones own Personal can still hear it… that was the turning point Legend). I had no answer. I was ashamed for me.” of that, because it was true, I wasn’t going Soon Mr. Olesnyckyj was listening to all to lie. I decided to do something about it, I forms of hip-hop and rap, and doing so in a had to – it was a knee-jerk reaction I bit of a rebellious manner as those around guess… being idle is never good for any him were not always on the same wave- career, so I am putting myself out there. If I length. Sure there were others who liked don’t succeed, well, that’s life. It’s better to similar music, but during the late 1980s fail at one’s dream than to live out some life there weren’t many adolescent Ukrainians that is filled with unhealthy complacency. skimming through records in Newark’s Go for it, you know? Why not?” record shops. A mix-tape release party will be held on “It was a form of rebellion, which I total- Wednesday, August 12, at Onieal’s Grand ly took on full force,” said Mr. Olesnycky, Street Bar (www.onieals.com) in New York, 30, who currently resides in Newark, N.J. “I 212-941-9119. Those who come will be did think that I was counter-culture, but awarded a copy of this mix-tape and can join soon I realized that there were many around those that already have a deep appreciation me that were also into the music.” for Mr. Olsnyckyj’s unique style and talent. The evolution from listener to participant The mix-tape is an industry standard that came naturally to Mr. Olesnyckyj as he sur- allows artists to showcase some songs they rounded himself with friends who were also have been working on, but also it allows for into the music. Soon they went from rhym- the artist to manipulate music that has either ing along to popular songs to writing their already been recorded or sample songs that own words. However, he took the lessons they have not paid rights for. Age’s particular he learned from his father on the piano mix-tape features his original music, some bench and soon was manipulating the manipulated tracks and a healthy amount of sounds and percussions that make the music funny lyrics. Some of the material may be so catchy and infectious. inappropriate for younger listeners. Some early successes with friends only “I am doing this because this is my desti- galvanized Mr. Olesnyckyj’s belief that he ny. Pardon the cliché but it’s true. I’m seri- indeed had a talent for hip-hop as it was ous. The music moves me. It owns me. It growing in general popularity around him. speaks to my heart, mind, body and soul. When he attended Rutgers University in Anyone who knows me would tell you that New Brunswick, N.J., he adopted the name music has always been this moving force in “Age” as his moniker. He was often fea- my life. I’d be cheating myself and every- tured on the “Friday Night Viagra” show one I’ve ever met if I don’t do this. This is, out of the student radio station. After some simply put, what I’m supposed to do.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 Canadian scholars complete research trip to Ukrainian communities in Brazil EDMONTON, Alberta – In 1891 sev- Ukraine in Curitiba. The group met with eral families departed the village of the hierarchs of the Ukrainian Catholic Servyriv, Zolochiv county, Galicia region, and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches there, crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and landed in as well as with members of local Brazil. In the same year, two Ukrainian Ukrainian organizations, the Poltava pioneers from the same Austrian crown- dance ensemble, and the Barvinok dance land, Vasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypiv, group and choir. They also visited two embarked on another trans-Atlantic jour- Ukrainian museums and were taken to the ney, but one that took them north to home of the pysanka artist Jorge Sorotiuk, Canada. The mass migrations of who showed the group his impressive Ukrainians to Canada and Brazil are collection. linked in many ways, although few peo- One thinks of Halifax or Montreal as ple have explored these connections. points of entry for turn-of-the-20th-centu- Two folklorists, a geographer and a ry Ukrainian immigrants to Canada. In historian, recently completed a joint Brazil, the main point of entry for arriv- research trip from Canada to the ing Ukrainians was the port city of Ukrainian community of Brazil, whose Paranaguá. The group was given the numbers are estimated at 500,000. Drs. opportunity to visit that city and meet Andriy Nahachewsky (Huculak Chair with its mayor, José Baka, who is of and director of the Kule Folklore Center Ukrainian origin, and members of the at the University of Alberta), Maryna local council. Hrymych (Taras Shevchenko National The foursome then travelled to the University of Kyiv, visiting professor town of Prudentópolis (pop. ca. 18,000). with the Kule Folklore Center), Serge An estimated 75 percent of the population Andriy Nahachewsky Cipko (coordinator, Ukrainian Diaspora of the entire municipality of Prudentópolis Memorial Ucraniano in Parque Tingüi, Curitiba. Studies Initiative, Canadian Institute of (about 55,000 inhabitants) is of Ukrainian Ukrainian Studies, University of origin. The town itself is home to several Budka Charitable Society of Edmonton, university in the modern capital city, Alberta), and John Lehr (professor of Ukrainian Catholic religious orders, Canada, has been sponsoring projects. Brasilia. geography, University of Winnipeg) including a junior seminary and several The Canadian visitors attended a Meetings with historians, linguists and researched a wide variety of subjects, schools run by the clergy. A printing rural wedding with traditions that would other academics interested in the including Ukrainian customs and lan- house has been publishing the Ukrainian be familiar in Canada and Ukraine, but Ukrainian community took place in guage, dances and crafts, farming, iden- newspaper Pratsia (Labor) since 1912. with some fascinating Brazilian features Curitiba, Paranaguá, Irati and Brasilia. tity, and history. Prudentópolis boasts a Taras Shevchenko as well. They were very impressed by the Several lines of potential cooperation The four visitors started their trip in monument, a large museum, a bandura breadth and vitality of the Ukrainian com- were discussed. Curitiba, the capital of the state of Paraná, school, and Veselka (one of the estimated munity, from rural schoolchildren in the The group was warmly received and where they were hosted by Vitorio 23 Ukrainian dance groups in Brazil). countryside who spoke Ukrainian to their their research facilitated everywhere Sorotiuk, president of the Representaçao From their base in Prudentópolis, the parents to elderly people who welcomed they went. More than once the team Central Ucrainiano-Brasileira (Ukrainian- group visited nearby colonias, them into their homes for interviews, as heard expressions of desire for stronger Brazilian Central Representation), and (Capanema, Tijuco Preto, and Linha well as specialists dedicated to Ukrainian academic and cultural ties. During visits Larysa Myronenko, Consul General of Paraná) including three where the Bishop history or traditional crafts. The Zemelnyi to Brasilia (Embassy of Ukraine) and Komitet (Land Committee), the katekhyt- São Paulo (Consulate General of ky (Catholic nuns) at the St. Olha Canada), prospects for trilateral (Brazil- Institute, the Museu do Milênio Ukraine-Canada) cooperation were dis- (Millennium Museum), and others were cussed. The upcoming anniversary of wonderfully hospitable and supportive. Ukrainian settlement in Brazil could pro- The four scholars also travelled to vide an opportunity for such coopera- other Ukrainian communities around tion: the Ukrainian-Brazilian Central Brazil. They attended an ordination and a Representation plans to commemorate large festa in Craveiro in the state of the 120th anniversary of Ukrainian Santa Catarina, photographed a cemetery immigration to Brazil in 2011. monument and traditional house in Costa – Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Carvalho, visited the town of Irati, and Studies, Kule Center for Ukrainian and observed a Ukrainian language class at a Canadian Folklore BOOK NOTES Anthracite region’s Slavic groups

Research group in the office of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in are focus of new pictorial history South America, Curitiba (from left): Serge Cipko, John C. Lehr, Andriy Nahachewsky, and Maryna Hrymych, with His Grace Jeremias Ferens, Archbishop “The Anthracite Coal Region’s Slavic of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in South America. Community” by Brian Ardan, Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing, 2009. ISBN: 13978-0-7385-6277-3. Softcover, 127 pp. $21.99. “The Anthracite Coal Region’s Slavic Community,” another volume in the “Images of America” series published by Arcadia Publishing, seeks to “cover topics that have informed and shaped Slavic identi- ty.” This pictorial history deals primarily with the Slovaks, Poles, Ukrainians and Carpatho-Rusyns who initially came to the anthracite region of Pennsylvania to work the coalmines. According to author Brian Ardan, these ethnic groups “provide the lar- gest, most visible and enduring imprint mar- king the historical presence of Slavs in hard- coal country.” The volume is divided into seven annota- ted chapters, touching on the topics of tradi- tions, assimilation and religion. The photo- graphs included were selected from the volume also contains many photographs numerous private collections, churches, from the archives of the area’s Ukrainian historical societies and archives. Catholic churches. Included are photos of Though the author chooses to highlight Hutsul, Lemko and Boiko immigrants to the John C. Lehr the “commonalities that define, unite and Children at a Ridna Shkola (School of Ukrainian Studies) in Curitiba. celebrate the history of Slavs in the region,” (Continued on page 16) No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 11 Two awarded inaugural S.N. Luckyj Prize in literary translation by Olena Wawryshyn ture.” They consciously chose the “B” list of Ukrainian literature, said Prof. TORONTO – Translators of fiction, by Tarnawsky, giving Libuov Ianovska, the nature of their work, rarely see the Hrytskko Hryhorenko and Ievehenia limelight. Thus, it was truly pleasing to Iroshynskka as examples. “The B-list is see two exceptional literary translators not inferior, literature,” he said, “it’s just receive the attention that is their due at well known.” “Roma’s and Sonia’s books the first Toronto Ukrainian National enable a whole range of new courses at Federation Library Dinner, which took Universities, a whole range of new place at the Ukrainian National Federation research for scholars who are looking at (UNF) hall on June 3. During the event, Ukrainian literature from a non-special- sisters Roma Franko and the late Sonia ist’s perspective, a whole new dimension Morris (née Stratychuk) were awarded for readers who want to explore some- the inaugural George S.N. Luckyj thing that’s a little off the beaten path.” Ukrainian Literature Translation Prize by “Many Canadians have at least heard the Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian about our three Ukrainian literary greats, Studies (CFUS) for their efforts and Shevchenko, Ukrainka and Franko,” said achievements in translating Ukrainian lit- Prof. Franko after being called to speak. erature into English. “But Sonia and I wanted to acquaint The award was created to recognize Anglophone readers with the many other the best translations of a Ukrainian liter- talented authors in Ukrainian literature. ary work into English. It is named in We Ukrainians are well-known for the honor of the late, former University of more visible components of our culture During the presentation of the George S.N. Luckyj Ukrainian Literature Toronto Prof. Luckyj, who devoted his such as our masterful dancing and our Translation Prize (from left) are: Dr. Frank Sysyn of the Canadian Institute of intellectual energies to informing the beautiful pysanky, but our rich culture has Ukrainian Studies; Roman Senkus of the Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian English-speaking world about Ukrainian so much more to offer,” she said. Studies (CFUS) and a member of the Luckyj Prize Selection Committee; Paul literature, civilization and cultural and Prof. Franko said she made her first Cipywnyk, son of the late Sonia Morris, who accepted the prize on his mother’s political issues. The names of the award forays into translating literature in the behalf; award co-recipient Dr. Roma Franko; Raissa Choi, daughter of the late winners will be permanently displayed on 1980s when she was introducing Prof. Morris; Prof. Maxim Tarnawsky, member of the CFUS Luckyj Prize a plaque at the University of Toronto’s Ukrainian literature in translation classes Selection Committee; CFUS President Olya Kuplowska; and CFUS First Vice- department of Slavic languages and liter- at the University of Saskatchewan and President Eugene Hontscharuk. ature, where Prof. Luckyj taught for 32 she became increasingly aware of the years. dearth of translations of Ukrainian litera- In 1996, Prof. Franko, a former head of ture. “Encouraged by the positive feed- the department of Slavic studies, and of back from my students, Sonia and I chose the department of modern languages, at to take early retirement and indulge our the University of Saskatchewan and Mr. love of literature, a love that had been Morris, who also held academic and senior inculcated in us from childhood by our administrative posts at the University of parents.” When the lonely and exacting Saskatchewan, including head of the task of translating seemed daunting, Prof. department of educational psychology and Franko said her sister would hearten her assistant dean of undergraduate programs, by saying: “these translations will be founded Language Lantern Publications, a appreciated some day, maybe not in our publishing company focusing on English lifetime. She would be absolutely delight- translation of Ukrainian literature. To date, ed to see her words come true,” said Prof. they have published, using their own Franko. funds, 17 volumes translated by Prof. She also stated that the themes of the Franko and edited by Prof. Morris, who translated works reveal a wealth of infor- passed away in 2007. A further three vol- mation about the social outlooks and umes are in preparation. viewpoints in which the writers wrote. Their publications include the six-vol- “How well-known is it that Ukrainian ume series “Women’s Voices in Ukrainian female authors in the late 19th century Literature,” a four-volume volume series were ardent feminists whose views were of short stories by male writers, four vol- often far more advanced than those of umes dedicated to Ivan Franko’s works, a their counterparts in Western European volume featuring a children’s tale by countries ... or that male authors of that Yaroslav Stelmakh, stories by Anatoliy same period were addressing issues of Dimarov and a volume of works about male-female relationships in all their con- the Holodomor. In addition, they have troversial aspects?” The themes of these Prof. Maxim Tarnawsky, a member of the selection committee, and Olya donated copies of all of their books to writers’ stories make them worthy of Kuplowska, president of the Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies, pres- more than 150 universities, some 80 pub- translation, “for the messages that they ent Dr. Roma Franko (left) with the plaque that will be permanently displayed at lic libraries, and over 60 institutions and convey are universal and transcend tem- the University of Toronto. organizations in North America, Ukraine poral, geographical and linguistic bound- and Australia. aries,” she said. teaching of university-level courses and tions by several others speakers, includ- “No one, ever, anywhere, has done as Prof. Franko, on behalf of her late sis- conferences pertaining to Ukraine or ing Ulana Plawuszczak, who delivered much as these two women to advance the ter and herself thanked their families, her Ukrainians in Canada. thoughts about Prof. Franko’s translation cause of translating Ukrainian literature,” husband Stefan and her brother-in-law At the dinner event, CFUS President work from the vantage point of a transla- said Prof. Maxim Tarnawsky, of the Barry and their respective children for Olya Kuplowska delivered greetings and tor; Andrij Makuch, research coordinator department of Slavic languages and liter- their support. She added that she was remarks on behalf of the foundation and with the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian ature at the University of Toronto. “especially deeply touched that the award with award selection committee members Studies’ Kule Ukrainian Canadian Studies Prof. Tarnawsky, who was on the is named the George S.N. Luckyj award, presented the award to Prof. Franko. Center, who spoke about the academic award selection committee, outlined ways for I was fortunate enough to have taken Roman Senkus, secretary of CFUS, spoke career of Roma Franko; Paul Cipywnyk, in which Profs. Franko’s and Morris’ graduate courses from him when I about the life and contributions of Prof. who provided a biography of his mother achievements have been outstanding. He embarked on my Ph.D. studies.” Luckyj, calling him “a pioneering figure Sonia Morris; and Prof. Franko’s grand- noted that in terms of the quantity of out- Prof. Franko also thanked the organiz- in post-war Ukrainian and Slavic Studies daughter, Marika, who gave a presenta- put, their contribution has been substan- ers of the dinner, emcee Daria Diakowsky in the English-speaking world.” Prof. tion on the life of the two sisters, from tial. “But the singular accomplishment of and the UNF Toronto Branch, Resource Senkus gave an overview of the key high- their early days growing up in Canora, Roma Franko and Sonia Morris does not Center committee, who hosted the event, lights in Prof. Luckyj’s life, from his birth Saskatchewan, before moving to end with the mere translating of these as well as the Canadian Foundation for in 1919 in the village of Yanchyn (now Saskatoon where they raised their fami- works, they published them,” he said. Ukrainian Studies, which is a national Ivanivka) in Peremyshliany county, lies and played actives roles in the “Roma and Sonia saw the importance of non-profit charitable organization dedi- Galicia region, to his studies at the Ukrainian Canadian community. literary translations and did something cated to securing funds to support the University of Berlin, Cambridge In addition, the evening included read- about it with their own skill, energy, and growth and development of Ukrainian University and the University of ings of excerpts from three of the trans- money, too.” studies in Canada and elsewhere. It is Birmingham before serving in the British lated works, read by Myroslav and “Another important factor in the governed by a board of directors drawn army to his career teaching English litera- Franko Diakowsky and Natalia Obal, and awarding of the Luckyj Prize to Roma various regions of Canada. Since its cre- ture at the University of Saskatchewan, a musical interlude, featuring a perfor- and Sonia concerns the particulars of ation in 1975 by the Ukrainian Canadian obtaining his doctorate at Columbia mance by Prof. Franko’s granddaughters, selecting material for translation,” he Professional and Business Federation, the University and finally his academic career Kalyna on cello, and Lara and Ivanna said. Their translations “are aimed at foundation has raised and contributed at the University of Toronto, where he playing a violin duo. The event concluded expanding the repertoire of available over $3 million to grants for various pub- became a prolific translator of Ukrainian with an opportunity to purchase copies of translations, at introducing new possibili- lications, scholarly and educational monographs and literature. Profs. Franko’s and Morris’s books and to ties in the teaching of Ukrainian litera- research projects, annual scholarships, The evening also included presenta- have them signed by the translator. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 13 Voloshky, Popadiuk headline “Steppes: A Ukrainian Journey” by Anne Ehrhart then opened to reveal Mr. Popadiuk play- ing a haunting Carpathian theme. The art- PHILADELPHIA – On Saturday eve- ists kept this energy at peak levels all the ning, June 27, Voloshky Ukrainian Dance way to the finale of the Hopak, in which Ensemble and the Ukrainian Federation the musicians and dancers showed their of America partnered to produce “Steppes individual best in a barrage of solos. – A Ukrainian Journey.” Held at the The audience, at full theater capacity, Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, the was enthralled by the energy and the bril- performance combined a vibrant and liance of the dancers in their authentic moving program of Ukrainian folk dances and colorful Ukrainian costumes as well by the internationally known Voloshky as the imaginative choreography per- Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, which offi- formed under the ensemble’s artistic cially premiered two new dances, “Hutsul director, Taras Lewyckyj. Mr. Popadiuk’s Fantasy” and “Gypsy.” combination of emotive folk songs and Virtuoso violinist Vasyl Popadiuk from energetic show tunes left the audience Canada with his band Papa Duke – both thrilled and deeply touched. including Tom Unrad on drums, Andry Seeing the performers for the first Kriliv on guitar, Serhij Krutuk on key- time, audience member Kimberly boards and Kris Polak on bass – provided Fedchak commented with admiration that stirring presentations of traditional and “the show started with such energy that I modern Ukrainian music. expected to see subsequent dances of a Joining Papa Duke during the dance calmer, less demanding nature. But pieces and adding to the eclectic mix of instead, each number topped the previous modern and traditional instruments were ones. And, in addition to incredible ath- Viktor Guzeyev, currently concertmaster leticism, mature artistry was clearly evi- of the Virsky Ukrainian National dent in Voloshky’s presentation. That Orchestra in Ukraine and composer of impressed me.” Voloshky’s original repertoire, and A musician herself, Ms. Fedchak said Myroslav Nazaruk playing the Carpathian she found Mr. Popadiuk and the rest of tsymbaly (hammer dulcimer). The singers Papa Duke to be “amazing” and enjoyed of Accolada Chamber Choir added their the visual hi-jinks, such as when Mr. voices during a dance from the Kuban Popadiuk selected a dancer to hold his region. bow in a stationary vertical position, and The musicians and the dancers created then continued his virtuoso performance an exciting and seamless show from by moving the violin against it. Ms. beginning to end. One example of spec- Fedchak also commented that the “visual tacular artistry followed another like fire- interplay between Popadiuk and bass Andrew Zvarych works in rapid fire from the moment cur- player Kris Polak worked well and added tains opened to show mysterious fog lift- “Hutsul Fantasy” dancers with musicians (background, from left) Myroslav ing from a circle of male dancers who (Continued on page 22) Nazaruk, Vasyl Popadiuk and Victor Guzeyev.

Julia Knihnicky “helps” Vasyl Popadiuk in “Zhaivoronok.”

The opening of the evening’s program with the world premiere of “Hutsul Gypsy girls in the opening of “Ukrainian Gypsy.” Fantasy.” 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32

and Russia’s Briansk region at the NEWSBRIEFS Troebornoe-Bachevsk checkpoint. Earlier, CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 2) Sumy State Oblast Administration Chairman involved in selling Ukrainian girls to the Mykola Lavryk had addressed a letter to TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 United Arab Emirates for sexual services, Russia, asking for consideration of the pos- sibility of giving the checkpoint in the OR E-MAIL [email protected] Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko told a news conference on July 30. He said two Seredino-Budsky district an inter-state status Iranians, four citizens of the UAE, one to ease border crossing procedures for local SERVICES Russian and several Ukrainians were arrest- residents. Ukraine is also concerned over the ed. The minister noted that the group had uncertain status of the Seredina-Buda- sent more than 500 Ukrainian women Zernovo checkpoint. In keeping with the abroad. (Ukrinform) agreement of February 8, 1995, those check- points obtained international status, but did Hryvnia rate may reach 10 to $1 not receive the proper equipment. Unlike the Ukrainian side, which says it is ready to KYIV – The exchange rate of the work around-the-clock to service both Ukrainian hryvnia in the interbank currency pedestrians and vehicular traffic, the Russian market may reach 10 hrv to $1 (U.S.) by the side does not express such readiness. Thus, end of this summer, financial analyst Erik PROFESSIONALS Ambassador Gryschenko has proposed the Naiman forecast on July 29. He said the creation of an experimental checkpoint to main reasons for the hryvnia’s decline on facilitate cross-border movement for local Jaroslaw Lemega the interbank market is the hryvnia’s excess residents. (Ukrinform) Architect & DesignBuild Contractor availability, as well as the purchase of U.S. Custom Residential & Commercial dollars by banks serving Naftohaz Ukrayiny Kyiv to Warsaw: save news program Design & Construction Service to ensure payments for imported gas. The Tel 732 872 2512 expert pointed out the negative effect of cur- KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Vice-Chairman Serving all of New Jersey rency profiteers who seek to make money Mykola Tomenko on July 28 addressed a on currency fluctuations. Mr. Naiman letter to Poland’s Vice-Marshal of the Sejm stressed that the National Bank of Ukraine Jerzy Szmajdzinski concerning a decision has not yet announced the level based on by Poland’s TVP public television to end a program of TV news in the Ukrainian lan- which it intends to stabilize the hryvnia. He guage. Mr. Tomenko underscored that the also noted the limited ability of the NBU to program was the only one throughout all of influence the rate. “The NBU is a prisoner Poland to be broadcast in Ukrainian. Mr. of the situation, as it does not control Tomenko also pointed out that it played a Naftohaz, while the issuance [of hryvni] is great role in the integration of the Ukrainian coming from the budget,” he added. ethnic minority with Polish society, helping (Ukrinform) to preserve the national language and devel- Experimental border checkpoint op inter-cultural dialogue between Poles and Ukrainians. The program had been KYIV – Ukraine’s Ambassador to Russia functioning for about 14 years. (Ukrinform) Kostyantyn Gryschenko has initiated the creation of an experimental joint checkpoint Holodomor film wins prize on the Ukrainian-Russian state border, it KYIV – The Ukrainian film “The was reported on July 28. He set forth this Living” (Zhyvi) by director Serhiy initiative during a meeting of representatives of the Sumy Oblast State Administration (Continued on page 15)

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Ukraine was eighth. Sixteen singers from 12 NEWSBRIEFS countries competed in the event. (Continued from page 14) (Ukrinform) Bukovsky has become a laureate of the German ship set free by pirates Golden Apricot at the sixth Yerevan International Film Festival held in Armenia KYIV – On the evening of August 3, on July 12-19. The film received a special Somali pirates set free the German freighter prize in the documentary competition. The Hansa Stavanger with two Ukrainians 75-minute-long film is about one of the onboard. According to the German Foreign most tragic pages in Ukrainian history, the Ministry, the ship was now headed toward Holodomor, or Great Famine of 1932-1933. the Kenyan port of Mombasa. “The state of Work on the film lasted for about 11 health of the former captives is satisfacto- months, and “Zhyvi” premiered in Kyiv in ry,” Foreign Minister Frank-Walter November 2008. A total of 104 films took Steinmeier stated in Berlin. The German part in the competition for the Golden ship was detained by pirates in the Somali Apricot. (Ukrinform) port of Xarardheere for four months. There are 24 crewmembers onboard, including 14 Ukraine’s Jamala wins in Jurmala Filipinos, five German citizens, three KYIV – Ukrainian singer Jamala took Russians and two Ukrainians. According to second place at the International Spiegel online, the pirates received a ran- Competition of Young Singers of Popular som for the Hansa Stavanger from the Music, New Wave 2009, in Jurmala, Latvia. German shipowner, Leonhardt & Blumberg, She shared the festival’s top prize with in the amount of $2.75 million (U.S.). The Indonesian Sandhy Sandoro. Jamala and company refused to comment on this infor- Sandoro got 385 points each, reported mation. Spokesman Frank Leonard said the LigaBusinessInform on August 3. Another main thing is that the crew is free. He added Ukrainian performer, Mila Nytych, took that the ship will be met in Mombasa by fifth place, sharing it with the Ukrainian representatives of the shipowner, and the band Para Normalnykh, which represented crewmembers will fly back to their families Russia in the contest. Vladyslav Levytsky of “as soon as possible.” (Ukrinform)

It is with great sorrow that we notify our family, friends and acquaintances of the death of our dear Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Godmother, JAROSLAWA (WOLCZUK) BORACZOK who passed away to the Heavenly Father on the 95th year of her life, on July 24, 2009. She was born in Terebowla, District of Ternopil, Ukraine, on February 4, 1915. Eugene Woloshyn, 92 She received her Teaching Degree in Drohobych and taught in Derenivtsi and Mshantsi. She was a long-term active member of the Ukrainian Women’s League Stow, Ohio—Eugene Woloshyn, 92, died on Wednesday, July 22 in Stow, in Ukraine and America. Ohio, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Elaine Woloshyn and Richard Stahl. Mr. Woloshyn had been living at Emeritus at Stow Assisting Panakhydas were celebrated on July 28 and 29, 2009. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, July 30, at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Nicholas in Living Facility, since the death of his beloved wife, Estelle on May 2, 2008. Buffalo, NY, followed by the interment at St. Matthew’s cemetery. Mr. Woloshyn passed away on the morning of their 59th wedding anniver- sary. In deep sorrow remain: Born April 1, 1917 in Arnold, Pennsylvania, Mr. Woloshyn was the son of Children: Aristida Staruch with her husband Rev. Deacon Theophil Mary and Wasyl Woloshyn. He graduated from Arnold High School and Irene Boraczok received a Bachelor of Science degree from Thiel College in Greenville, Dr. Oleh Boraczok Pennsylvania, Class of 1939. Grandchildren: Anastasia Gahr with her husband Jim Adrian Staruch with his wife Erin Mr. Woloshyn worked at Carnegie-Illinois in Farrell, Pennsylvania after grad- Great-Grandchildren: Juliana Gahr uating from college. A year later, he transferred to the Youngstown District Anna Staruch and her brother Mykola of the U.S. Steel Corporation’s Metallurgical Department, where he spent Godson: Jaroslav Pryshlak with his family in Canada the remaining 40 years of his career. He was a member and Secretary- Treasurer of the American Society of Metals and was Chairman of the American Institute of Metallurgical Engineers Penn-Ohio Chapter. Mr. Woloshyn was a Special Agent in the U.S. Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps serving in occupied Germany. At one point, he was a member of General Eisenhower’s security detail. On July 22, 1950, Mr. Woloshyn mar- ried his wife, Estelle and they raised their family in Poland, Ohio. They were members of St. Anne’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Austintown, Ohio. Over the years, Mr. Woloshyn was an active volunteer in the local and national Ukrainian communities, serving as President of the Ukrainian Youth League of North America, the Ukrainian Professional Society of North America, President of the Ukrainian Heritage Foundation of North America and President of the Ukrainian National Association of Seniors. Mr. Woloshyn was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Dorothy Zayac, (Parma, Ohio) and Florence Wallace,(Silver Springs, Maryland), his wife Estelle and his beloved daughter-in-law, Karen Woloshyn. He is survived by his daughters, Elaine Woloshyn and her husband, Richard Stahl of Stow, Ohio, Evonne Woloshyn of Rockford, Illinois, his son, Gene Woloshyn and his cherished two grandsons, Andrew and Alex, all of Lake Forest, Illinois, as well as his sister, Julie Mullally and her children, Robert Mullally, James Mullally and Joyce Buzzacco and their families in Youngstown and the state of Indiana. Also surviving are his in-laws, Nick and Mary Bobeczko of Stow, Taras and Midge Szmagala of Brecksville and his nephew, Taras Szmagala, his wife, Helen Jarem and son, Gregory, Chagrin Falls. The funeral was held on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church in Parma, Ohio. The family requests that a donation be considered to the Eugene Woloshyn Scholarship Fund c/o the Development Office, Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania 16125. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 Ninth annual “Vatra” in Ellenville celebrates Lemko culture by Halyna Semenyak Lviv, a laureate of many Ukrainian and international festivals, included the Lemko ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The Lemko songs “Husli,” “Povedu Konyka,” “Vatra” (bonfire) blazed for the ninth year in “Palianka” and others in her performance. a row on July 3-5 at the picturesque resort of Anytchka was born into a Lemko family the Ukrainian American Youth Association and learned these songs in her youth. (UAYA) in Ellenville, N.Y. It seemed as if The audience sang and danced along with that God had blessed the event, considering Anytchka and thanked her with thunderous that, after many days of rain, the sun shone applause for her remarkable performance. brightly during the Vatra. Consequently, Vatra participants were also able to admire many gathered at the UAYA grounds in the traditional Lemko female costumes that order to take part in celebrating Lemko cul- she displayed. ture. The talented violin virtuoso Vasyl The official opening of the Vatra took Popadiuk from Canada provided unforgetta- place on Saturday, July 4. After the singer ble moments. The magical sounds of his vio- Anytchka performed the Lemko hymn lin pulled at every heart string and captured “Hory Nashi” (Our Mountains), the host, or the soul of every listener, so much so that the “starosta,” of the festival, Vasyl Harhaj, audience would not let him leave the stage. greeted all present. He asked Bishop Paul The jokes told by Andriy Baisa, a member Chomnycky, OSBM, to say a blessing so of the Lviv choir Lemkovyna, put audience that the festival would turn out well, after members in a humorous mood, while the which the audience responded by singing Lemko songs in his performance gave many “Mnohaya Lita.” a feeling of nostalgia for their native land. The first vice-president of the The concert program proceeded with var- Organization for the Defense of Lemko ious performances by individuals and Western Ukraine, Steven Howansky, noted groups, among them the singers Nadia and that the Vatra is important in the preserva- Natalia Pavlyshyn; the duet of Alla tion and spread of Lemko culture, and is a Kutsevych and Andrew Turchin, the choir symbol of the unity of those who were forc- from the organization Nova Ukrainska ibly relocated from their ancestral lands. A Khvylia (New Ukrainian Wave) from testament to this was the bright flames of the Passaic (led by Roman Radzikh); Christina bonfire, which were lit this year by Peter Makhno; Marina Skliarova; and Liuba Rusynko (Passaic, N.J.), Orest Popelastiy Shchybchyk. (New York), Peter Gres (Passaic) and Peter The performances of the dance group Wislocky (Passaic). Zolotyj Promin from Hartford, Conn. (led The traditional Lemko festival gathers by Orlando Pahan); “Chervona Kalyna” Steven Howansky many people each year, but not everyone from Jersey City, N.J. (led by Nadia Bishop Paul Chomnycky greets Vatra participants. can answer the question “Who are the Lemega); and “Mriya” from Passaic (led by food. In addition Ukrainian clothing, souve- of the Organization for the Defense of Four Lemkos, and where did they come from?” Ivan Lenchuk), thrilled the audience, which Freedoms for Ukraine, delivered an address. stated Zenon Wojtowych, the second vice- spared no applause. nirs, literature and other items were avail- In the afternoon, performers once again president of the organization for the Defense Also interesting were the performances able from vendors set up on the grounds. took the stage. of Lemko Western Ukraine. He then pro- of the comedians Vira Hubitsky and Peter On Sunday, July 5, Bishop Chomnycky, The festival was closed by the starost, ceeded to provide answers to this question Wislocky. The concert program continued together with the Rev. Bohdan Danylo, rec- who thanked everyone present, as well as all in his speech. into the evening with dances to the music of tor of St. Basil’s Seminary, celebrated the the artists for their participation in the festi- The concert portion of the program lasted the bands Ukrainska Sensatsia, Halychany, divine liturgy, accompanied by a choir from val, noting that the Vatra is proof that two days, as Lemko and Ukrainian songs and Udech. St. Nicholas Church in Passaic. Afterwards, “Lemkos are alive, Lemkos exist.” resounded in the performances. The singer It is a custom at the Lemko festival to there was a memorial service to the heroes Anytchka (Anna Tcheberentchyk) from roast a pig and sell traditional Ukrainian of Ukraine, and John Burtyk, vice-president Translated by Diana Howansky

Steven Howansky Steven Howansky A member of the Lemkovyna choir from Lviv remi- Alla Kutsevych and Andrew Turchin entertain Vatra Julia Wislocky nisces about the Lemko region. participants. The singer Anytchka with “starosta” Vasyl Harhaj.

Catholic Church was then called. There is number of photos from Ukrainian Catholic Stevenson Library at Lock Haven Anthracite region's... reference also to the Ruthenian National parish life, provided by local Ukrainian University. He holds a master’s degree in (Continued from page 10) Association, today known as the Ukrainian churches, including Transfiguration Slavic studies from Indiana University and area, as well as photos from ethnographical- National Association, which was founded as Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in a master’s degree in library science from ly Ukrainian regions in Eastern Europe. the Rus’kyi Narodnyi Soyuz in 1894. Shamokin, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Clarion University. He has lived in many Also in the book are photos of early The question of terminology (Rusyn, Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in Eastern European countries, including Ukrainian settlers in the anthracite region, Ruthenian, Carpatho-Rusyn, Ukrainian, Olyphant, Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Poland. etc.) is addressed in the book’s introduc- Catholic Church in Mount Carmel and St. Volumes in Arcadia Publishing’s their families and organizations. tion, where the author explains: “If, for Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in “Images of America” series dealing speci- A historic photo of Metropolitan Andrey example, an organization seen on a photo- Minersville. fically with the Ukrainian American expe- Sheptytsky visiting Ukrainian Catholic faith- graph in the book identified itself as Rusyn Readers may obtain copies of “The rience are: “Ukrainians of Chicagoland” ful is among the book’s offerings. Bishop during one period, and later as Ukrainian, Anthracite Coal Region’s Slavic by Myron B. Kuropas, Ph.D. (2006), Soter Ortynsky – the centennial of whose the author cites the name employed by the Community” at local bookstores, indepen- “Ukrainians of Greater Philadelphia” by appointment was marked by the Ukrainian organization at the time the photograph dent retailers and online retailers, or direct- Alexander Lushnycky, Ph.D. (2007), Catholic Church in 2007 – is identified in was taken, or the name written on the ori- ly from the publisher by calling “Ukrainians of Western Pennsylvania” by another photo simply as a Greek-Catholic ginal image.” 888-313-2665 or visiting www.arcadiapu- Stephen P. Haluszczak (2009) and hierarch, although he was named to serve the The book’s chapters on “Church Life” blishing.com. “Ukrainians of the Delaware Valley“ by Ruthenian Catholic Church as the Ukrainian and “Tradition and Heritage” contain a Mr. Ardan is a faculty member of the Dr. Lushnycky (2009). No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 17

Ukrainian pro sports update: Tennis by Ihor Stelmach

Portugal tournament, then got as far as a 180-pounds, right-handed player, the final round in qualifying at a $50,000 turned pro in 2003. As of February of this Ukraine’s stars and future stars event in Khanti-Mansiysk. She then went year, Stakhovsky had totalled over By now most readers are familiar with en’s tour, two in Palermo (with partner back-to-back in finals at Antalya-Belek $565,000 in career prize monies and the Bondarenko sisters – Alona and Giulia Casoni in 2005 and with Dariya (Turkey) and Almaty (Kazakhstan), los- earned his highest ranking of No. 74 in Kateryna, Tatiana Perebiynis, Julia Kustava in 2007) and the 2008 ASB ing the former, but winning the latter. She late 2008. Also as of February, his ATP Vakulenko and, maybe even, Yuliana Classic with Lilia Osterlok. She came ever again went all the way to the finals in a singles record was 17-20, while in dou- Fedak. Alona Bondarenko made a big so close at a tournament in Volkata 2007, $25,000 event in Uzbekistan, losing to bles he was 9-4. splash with her provocative pose in a losing both the singles and doubles finals. Khrystyna Antoniychuk. He is noted for his strong backhand, marketing campaign with tennis apparel Koryttseva has experienced much suc- On the guys side: which he can powerfully hit down the maker K-Swiss. The Bondarenko sisters’ cess on the ITF (International Tennis • Oleksandr Dolgopolov Jr. was born line or crosscourt. Stakhovsky is the lead- doubles team is widely regarded as one of Federation) Tour, winning five singles on November 7, 1988, started playing at ing player on Ukraine’s Davis Cup team the best in the sport, having won the dou- titles and a whopping 16 doubles titles. A age 3. He is coached by his father, former and he twice tasted victory in the Europe/ bles championship at the 2008 Australian year ago she got as far as the third round Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandr Africa Zone Playoff versus Great Britain, Open. As of mid-June, Alona (No. 30) in doubles at both the Australian and Dolgoplov. Junior’s favorite pro is winning his singles match over Chris and younger sister Kateryna (tied No. 55) French Opens. Her future on the WTA Marcelo Rios, while his favorite tourna- Eaton, then partnering with Sergei Bubka were only two of four Ukrainian women tour just may be on the doubles side. ment is the French Open. Jr. in doubles. He hopes to lead Ukraine in the official 2009 Women’s Tennis • Yulia Beygelzimer, a Donetsk, Dolgopolov began his ATP into the elite World Group of the Davis Association (WTA) rankings. Ukraine native (and resident), born (Association of Tennis Professionals) Cup. Ukrainians Viktoriya Kutuzova (No. October 20, 1983, turned professional in career in the 2006 Romanian Open in Stakhovsky won his first career pro 79) and Mariya Koryttseva (t-No. 80) 2001. She is 5 feet, 8 ½ inches, 130 Bucharest in the qualifying round and lost title in March 2008 as a lucky loser, were also among the top 100 pro female pounds, with career winnings well over to Christophe Rochus in the first round. ranked No. 209, when he defeated the tennis players in the world. $475,000. Beygelzimer has represented He was a member of the Ukrainian Davis No. 1 seed Ivan Ljubicic in the final. He Then there are youngsters like Tetyana Ukraine at the Olympics and the Fed Cup Cup team and saw action in a match entered this Zagreb tournament as a qual- Arefyeva, Yulia Beygelzimer and Tetiana with a peak ranking of No. 83 in 2006. against Great Britain’s Andy Murray, ifier, losing in the final round to Slovenian Luzhanska, who are volleying to make On the international tennis scene, Yulia where he was defeated by Murray. Blaz Kavcic. However, when Michael their marks in this sport. Not to be forgot- lays claim to nine singles titles and an He raised some eyebrows early on in Llodra was forced to withdraw, ten is the men’s side, where a pair of additional 21 in doubles. Her career high- his youth when he achieved No. 1 rank- Stakhovsky gained entry as a lucky loser. 20-somethings, Sergiy Stakhovsky and light was at the 2004 French Open when ing in all Ukraine in the under-12 boys He proceeded to win the tournament, Oleksandr Dolgopolov Jr., are on the she nearly defeated Jennifer Capriati, category. In this classification he won defeating No. 2 seed Ivo Karlovic, No. 8 men’s ATP tour. Here’s a quick look at eventually losing after being up three four singles tournaments and a pair of seed Janko Tipsarevic and Simone Bolelli some young Ukrainian tennis hopefuls. games to none in the final set. Despite her doubles competitions. in the semis, prior to ousting Ljubicic in • Viktoriya Kutuzova was born August nine ITF titles, Yulia has not yet achieved • Sergiy Stakhovsky, born January 6, the finals. Two of his 12 doubles victories 19, 1988, in Odesa, Ukraine. At 5 feet, 6 a WTA singles tournament semifinal. As 1986, in Kyiv, is currently a resident of have come when partnered with fellow ½ inches, 120 pounds, she officially with her many ITF doubles crowns, Bratislava, Slovakia. A 6-foot-4-inch, Ukrainian Orest Tereschuk. turned pro at 15 and has amassed over Beygelzimer has been a WTA doubles $425,000 in career earnings. She achieved champion twice. She’s gone into second her highest singles ranking of No. 76 in rounds in Australia, at Wimbledon and late November 2005. Her most memora- the U.S. Open as a Grand Slam doubles ble accomplishment to date was in Los partner. Angeles in 2003, when the 14-year-old • Tetiana Luzhanska is still another debuted in a Tier II WTA event. She young Ukrainian lady stronger on the defeated a top-50 player, Lina doubles side of the net. Another big win- Krasnoroutskaya, in the first round, then ner on the ITF circuit, she has scored 15 20-YEAR knocked out top-30 player Alexandra doubles titles to go along with two in sin- Stevenson in the second round two, gles. The farthest she’s gone in a WTA TERM LIFE INSURANCE before succumbing to No. 12 Ai event was the final of the 2007 Nordea Sugiyama in the third round. Nordic Light Open in Stockholm, Kutuzova went as far as the fourth Sweden, with doubles partner Chan Chin- round at an event in Indian Wells 2005, Wei. The pair got out-scored by the tour- eventually losing to No. 1 Lindsay ney’s top doubles seeds, Virginia Ruano GREAT RATES Davenport. In her very brief career she Pascual and Anabel Medina Gurrigues, has made it into the second round at three 6-1, 5-7, 10-6. of four grand slam events on the WTA Luzhanska was born September 4, tour. 1984, in Kyiv. Her mother was a dancer CALL 800-253-9862 Kutuzova has won four French and lives in Cincinnati; her father was a FOR MORE DETAILS International Tennis Federation events professional cyclist and resides in Ukraine including Poitiers (2005), Deanville with his family. Luzhanska moved to (2005, 2006) and Cagnes-Sur-Mer (2008). Israel at age 9; at age 17 she moved to This year she got as far as the final of the Florida. ITF event in Torkout, losing to Croatian She began playing tennis at age 7 when Karolina Sprem. She has been bothered her mother enrolled her in a tennis club. by on-and-off shoulder ailments for sev- Her tennis idol is Steffi Graff, and her eral years, temporarily derailing her climb best friend and doubles partner is Aneta up the WTA rankings. Soukup. • Mariya Koryttseva, born on May 25, • Tetyana Arefyeva at 17 is the young- 1985, in Kyiv, now resides in Kharkiv. At est of our aspiring Ukrainian professional 5 feet, 7 ½ inches, 130 pounds she turned tennis women. Born on September 3, pro in 2001 and has career earnings well 1991, this Kyiv native turned pro at age over $450,000. She achieved her highest 14. She picked up her first racket when ranking of No. 50 in the world in August she was six and mainly plays on the ITF 2008. Like Kutuzova, Koryttseva plays circuit. right-handed with a two-handed back- Her first pro encounter was in 2005 at hand. a $10,000 Kyiv tournament, where she Koryttseva’s top achievement in her was granted a wildcard entry and man- brief career was an upstart run to the aged to win one set. Returning to her UNA AND THE COMMUNITY: finals of the 2007 Sunfeast Open in debut stage in 2006, Arefyeva this time Kolkata, India. On her way to a surpris- advanced into the second round. She PARTNERS FOR LIFE ing spot in the final, she defeated qualified for a tournament in Kharkiv, got Monique Adamczak, Vania King (King a wildcard in Volos and played in qualify- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. had bounced top seed Marion Bartoli in a ing draws in the ITF Cairo tournaments. previous round), Tatiana Poutchek and Arefyeva won two doubles matches in 2200 ROUTE 10, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 Anne Keothavong. Maria Kirilenko Cairo. 800-253-9862 stopped the underdog Ukrainian in the February 2008 saw her winning her final, 6-0, 6-2. Koryttseva then fell in the first IFT title at Metilla in Spain. She Since 1894 doubles final. reached final rounds in Astana and Speaking of doubles finals, Koryttseva Athens, but lost. In the current 2009 sea- has won three doubles titles on the wom- son, she reached the semifinals of a 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 Mykola Kokhanivskyi... Typically, this is done by Russians and The Ukrainian Sports Association of USA and Canada (USCAK) Communists. And because Communists (Continued from page 4) are Russians 99 percent of the time, it’s will hold Describe the reactions you’ve received done by only one group of people. from your smashing of Lenin. Politically, this issue is very convenient the annual Labor Day weekend for them. We all know that the nationalist Besides the policeman who detained us, movement is totally different from that of most of the people that have come forward fascism. We don’t address the question of SWIMMING COMPETITION came to commend me. And, in general, I’m race. One of the leading ideologues of a rather public person – after people see me Ukrainian nationalism, Dmytro Dontsov, at Soyuzivka on TV, they’ll approach me on the subway was an ethnic Russian, and my fellow or wherever else. “zemliak” at that. on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 Every once in a while, a pro-Russian For Russians, it’s easy for them to deride pensioner will stand near me and yell, us, because this is a real movement, a “Barbarian! It’s him!” in a terrified voice. movement of a nation for its freedom, for But most of them are afraid to approach me its originality. So, of course, they feel the because they know me from prior protests need to somehow destroy or disfigure the Swim meet or acts, and realize that I’m quite brave and movement. Saturday, September 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. outspoken. For the most part, those who for team and for individual championships of USCAK have approached me thus far have come Did you receive support from any out- and Ukrainian National Association trophies and medals with greetings and well wishes. side group or political force? Could this have been a political order from one Warm-up at 9 a.m. Why do you think your action struck party or another to achieve political such a chord among the population? ends? TABLE of EVENTS First of all, it’s not what I think. Those who hang around our inner circle Boys/MenINDIVIDUAL Girls/Women Everyone I meet has been saying that. The have known for a long time that I’ve want- 11 ...... 13/14 100m im 13/14 ...... 12 main point here is not the actual ruining of ed to smash Lenin. I tried to do it a year 13 .... 15 & over 100m im 15 & over .... 14 the statue. It’s that Ukrainians in all sorts of ago, but nearly 100 policemen blocked me 15 .. 10 & under 125m free 10 & under .. 16 pro-Ukrainian nationalist groups, youth because I gave an interview that was broad- 17 ...... 11/12 125m free 11/12 ...... 18 movements and older activist groups were cast on the Internet saying that I planned to 19 ...... 13/14 150m free 13/14 ...... 10 in discord. The smashing of Lenin thereby destroy the statue. But even if there were 11 .... 15 & over 150m free 15 & over .... 12 brought together many Ukrainians to a cer- 400 policemen waiting for us, sooner or 13 .. 10 & under 150m free 10 & under .. 14 tain extent. later we were going to do it. So we did. 15 ...... 11/12 150m free 11/12 ...... 16 Throughout the past week, all kinds of The right time came along, and every- 17 ...... 13/14 150m back 13/14 ...... 18 groups are calling to either dismantle these thing came together – granted it took some 19 .... 15 & over 150m back 15 & over .... 20 statues, or not to dismantle them, but in a minor resources, but it was not a political 21 .. 10 & under 125m back 10 & under .. 22 way that everything works in accordance order. Many people believe that’s the case, 23 ...... 11/12 125m back 11/12 ...... 24 with the law. For me, this is the most impor- that some outside force is using us, but no 25 ...... 13/14 150m breast 13/14 ...... 26 tant part – the act of Ukrainians uniting. It’s one is ordering us. 27 .... 15 & over 150m breast 15 & over .... 28 a very big deal when Ukrainians unite under In theory, the Ukrainian nation ordered 29 .. 10 & under 125m breast 10 & under .. 30 a common cause. This is how we over- this act. These were five patriots who have 31 ...... 11/12 125m breast 11/12 ...... 32 come. wanted to do this for a long time. It was no 33 ...... 13/14 100m free 13/14 ...... 34 Many people found out about this secret. 35 .... 15 & over 100m free 15 & over .... 36 incident through the video posted online 37 .. 10 & under 125m fly 10 & under .. 38 Will you continue to carry out the only hours after. What role does the smashing of monuments? 39 ...... 11/12 125m fly 11/12 ...... 40 Internet play in your movement? 41 ...... 13/14 150m fly 13/14 ...... 42 Like I said: Whatever Ukraine needs 43 ... 15 & over 150m fly 15 & over .... 44 It plays a huge role. I’ll put it like this from me, I’m ready to do it. – right now, there’s an information war going on. The war will last a long time, What do you hope to accomplish RELAYS without a doubt, and it’s for freedom, for through your activism in the next 10 or 45 .. 10 & under 4 x 25m free 10 & under .. 46 respect. The battle never really changed, it 20 years? 47 ...... 11/12 4 x 25m free 11/12 ...... 48 just shifted to the Internet. For the next year, I plan to push for the 49 ...... 13/14 4 x 50m free 13/14 ...... 50 Our self-described “virtual partisans” abolition of the political reforms so that 51 .... 15 & over 4 x 50m medley 15 & over .... 52 have been battling over the Internet for a [Viktor] Yushchenko remains president. very long time. Video, and the distribution Beyond that, I would really like to see a Swimmers can compete in three (3) individual and one (1) relay events. Relay teams will be of it, is their ammunition – to express what- change in the organization of government, established by team coaches or representatives. ever you think, and to make a loud state- as illustrated in “Natsiokratia” by Mykola Entry deadline: Entry forms, provided below, must be submitted by August 29, 2009, to Marika ment and not hide behind it. This is how I Stsiyborsky. In it, he describes the structure Bokalo, Swim Meet director. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION AT POOLSIDE. Registration see it: a brazen statement is like a thunder- of government that Ukraine should adopt, fee is $15.00 per swimmer. Of the fee, $5 will be donated to the Soyuzivka Pool Repair Fund. ous canon blast, capable of destroying a and it’s the way I’d like it to be. That is, the Russian tank or ship. In this vein, there’s an rule of the Ukrainian nation, by a Ukrainian incredible possibility to fight for our coun- nation, and on its own land. Name: (English) try, but over the Internet. Now we face a kind of undemocratic It’s clear that you support the disman- rule. We need to become our own landlords, Name: (Ukrainian) tling of Soviet monuments, but since so that we can fill the Parliament, so the Ukraine is full of Soviet relics – many of president is a true Ukrainian, so the army, which are physically impossible to navy and air force are powerful, and that a Address remove – where do you draw the line? Ukrainian can feel truly powerful in his own land. I think that’s realistic in 10 years. 4. Date of birth You know, I don’t limit myself, especial- ly because the battle for Ukraine doesn’t Do you see a peaceful resolution to the just lie in the dismantling of monuments. To ongoing conflict between pro-Ukrainian City Zip me, the smashing of monuments or other and pro-Russian factions? loud statements are only steps to a greater There is no peaceful way, and there will Telephone Age goal. For example, although I’m most never be. It’s similar to what the Bible says: known for this particular kind of activism, I there’s no common ground between Christ Male Female see more value in pushing for the abolition and the devil, between light and darkness. of political reform. [Editor’s note: The Ukrainians are portrayed in the pro-Russian reforms that went into effect on January 1, Club/Youth Association mass media as getting in everybody’s way 2006 shifted much authority from the presi- on their own land – they bother the Event ______Entry time ______dent to the prime minister.] We’ve orga- Armenians, they bother the Chechens from nized acts against it in the past – 11 acts, I the North Caucasus, they bother the Event ______Entry time ______think, in 2005. Russians in Crimea. We seem to bother While I have a public podium, my Event ______Entry time ______everyone. We even bother the fifth column chances for derailing this political reform in Parliament. [Editor’s note: The “fifth col- become greater. So I try not to limit myself umn” is the term for Russian influence in to the battle only with the destruction of Ukraine.] Please send this entry form with $15 entry fee by August 29, 2009. monuments. If another monument requires So we face the need to live comfortably (checks made out to “Ukrainian Sports Federation”) to: smashing, I’ll do it. Or if I’ll need to cut a and not get in anyone’s way. I don’t think national deputy’s hands off, I’m ready. Marika Bokalo there can be a peaceful resolution in this 641 Evergreen Pkwy. Whatever the country needs. struggle. We need to grab hold of this coun- Union, NJ 07083 What’s your reaction when people try – as masters of our own land – and (908) 851-0617 email: [email protected] – namely opposition groups – label you a decide who is bothering us. I don’t see it “fascist” or “ultra right-winger”? any other way. No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 19 San Diego community presents “Celebrating Ukraine” by Vera Skop Knianicky Demonstrating agility, precision and of wine or enjoying cold borshch, along (Ukrainian orphan aid organization) and grace, the group provided top-notch with kapusta, canapes and salat Olivier pysanky gave guests an entertaining and SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego’s entertainment. Local community singers, and topping it all off with a plate of educational evening in a unique setting, Ukrainian community was the focus of under the direction of Luke Miller, pre- home-made pastry (medivnyk, rohalyky, and a display case of Ukrainian folk art the Museum of Man’s Tower After Hours sented a varied program of Ukrainian meringue kozak kisses). greeted visitors to the museum. event on April 30 titled “Celebrating songs. Mykhailo Golovnya gave a won- A video about Ukraine played continu- The House of Ukraine’s cultural direc- Ukraine.” The House of Ukraine and the derful performance on guitar. ously in an alcove. Information tables tor, Nadia Haywas, along with a score of museum sponsored an evening of song, The House of Ukraine and the Kashtan featured literature on Ukraine and its his- dedicated volunteers, organized the eve- dance and gourmet Ukrainian food for the deli and restaurant of Poway provided the tory, the two local churches, UCARE ning. museum’s donors, supporters and guests. evening’s tasting menu. Guests toured the The highlight of the evening was a exhibit halls of the museum and watched Toronto-based dance group, The Kozaks. the entertainment, while sipping a glass

Volodymyr Kisil Luke Miller and singers from San Diego. The Kozaks from Toronto. Mykhailo Golovina

pro-Russian, semi-criminal chauvinist Kyiv cites... groups such as Rodina and Single Making contact with The Weekly (Continued from page 1) Fatherland have become more active in Odesa after Grachev’s appointment to this Readers/writers who send information or queries to The Ukrainian them Messrs. Lysenko and Grachev, have Weekly are kindly asked to include a daytime phone number and a com- been issuing Russian passports to post,” Svoboda said in a press release. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, meanwhile, plete mailing address. Please note that a daytime phone number is Ukrainian citizens and helping to coordi- essential in order for editors to contact correspondents regarding addi- nate anti-Ukrainian and anti-NATO pro- has been a thorn in independent Ukraine’s tional information, clarifications, questions, etc. tests, Mr. Lozowy said. relations with Russia, particularly with He also suspects these diplomats the deadline to pull the fleet out from played a role in financing the chauvinistic Sevastopol in 2017 when the contract pro-Russian Rodina party led by alleged with the Ukrainian government expires. During last year’s war in South Ossetia Odesa gangster Igor Markov, accused by the Russian Black Sea Fleet played an the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) of integral role in the five-day conflict’s organizing the murder of Ukrainian activ- naval front, in which Russian ships ist Maksym Chaika in April. crossed the Black Sea and blockaded The diplomat’s expulsion is a long Georgia’s western coast. overdue response to abuses in Crimea and The fleet’s participation sparked a sep- provocations in Odesa, observers said. arate conflict with Ukraine when “It’s a cancer that’s spreading,” said President Viktor Yushchenko temporarily Mr. Lozowy. “It’s a sign of how far things barred its vessels from returning to their have degraded in Crimea. This is a Sevastopol base, citing Russia’s over- Crimean problem first and foremost, and whelming aggression toward Georgia. the situation has been left to rot so badly The diplomatic row between Ukraine that it may be too little, too late.” and Russia surfaced less than two months Last month, the Odesa organization of before the official start of Ukraine’s elec- the Svoboda nationalist party demanded tion season but its timing isn’t related, Mr. Grachev’s ouster and the closing of said Olexiy Haran, a political science the city’s Russian Consulate, citing it as a professor at the National University of source of subversive activity. Kyiv Mohyla Academy. It alleged that Consulate officials, fore- “The problems in Ukraine’s relations most among them Mr. Grachev, instigated with Russia exist and always will exist, ethnic feuding among Odesa residents regardless of political motivations – it has and violence against ethnically conscious nothing to do with the elections,” he said. Ukrainians. “These sort of difficulties existed in prior “The need for this step arose a long governments, including [former President time ago because it is well-known that Leonid] Kuchma’s.”

the right to freedom, the right to indepen- Turning... dence,” Mr. Yushchenko said during a (Continued from page 6) protest in Tbilisi. “We traveled thousands President Yushchenko, along with the of kilometers to show to the determined presidents of Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Georgian nation the most sacred feeling: Lithuania – all of whom were familiar the feeling of solidarity. We have come to with Russian bullying – traveled to the reaffirm your sovereignty, your indepen- Georgian capital of Tblisi on August 13, dence, your territorial integrity.” 2008, in an effort to expedite the peace process and show solidarity among the Source: “Ukraine plays key role in post-Soviet states. supporting Georgia,” by Danylo “Here, today, in the hardest times for Peleschuk, The Ukrainian Weekly, August Georgia, we proclaim that Georgia has 24, 2008.

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Davis Center for International Studies at the Activists mark... Heritage Foundation, served as moderator/ (Continued from page 1) host of the panel discussion. The panelists 22, several dozen representatives of various included Dr. Edwards and Dr. Marek ethnic communities and friends of freedom Chodekiewicz, academic dean and profes- gathered at the Victims of Communism sor of history at the Institute of World Memorial at the corner of New Jersey and Politics. Massachusetts avenues in the northwest In his remarks, Dr. Edwards pointed to quadrant of Washington. Captive Nations Week as a “fascinating The day’s events began with brief reflection of U.S. foreign policy over the remarks from Dr. Lee Edwards, NCNC past 50 years and America’s sometimes director of public relations and chairman hard, sometimes soft attitude toward com- of the Victims of Communism Memorial munism and its ideological lust to rule the Foundation (VOCMF), who characterized world.” the fight against communism as an end- Dr. Edwards’ comments also touched less war. upon a vital individual, whose quest for The Rev. Robert Hitchens, rector of St. freedom and truth brought forth the idea of Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary and Captive Nations Week – the late Dr. Lev Peter Alunans administrator of the Ukrainian Catholic Dobriansky, longtime chairman of NCNC During a panel presentation on the 50th anniversary of Captive Nations Week (from National Shrine of the Holy Family, deliv- and longtime president of the Ukrainian left) are: Helle Dale, Heritage Foundation; Dr. Marek Chodekiewicz, Institute of ered an inspiring invocation: “Hear us this Congress Committee of America. World Politics; and Dr. Lee Edwards, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. day as we gather to commemorate 50 years “As early as 1967,” elaborated Dr. of bearing witness to our sisters and broth- Edwards, “he [Dobriansky] predicted the values, a common theme in Communist tary of state for global affairs, also provided ers through out the world who suffer and collapse of that empire [Soviet]. In his work propaganda, where the state is all-control- a brief synopsis of her father’s work on endure tyranny and subjugation at the ‘The Vulnerable Russians,’ he spotlighted ling. behalf of the untold millions suffering under hands of totalitarian governments that seek the inherent economic weakness of the A brief questionsand-answer session fol- Communist regimes. She read from an to extinguish the living fire of human free- Soviet Union, the vulnerability of totalitari- lowing the speakers’ presentations. op-ed written last year in the Washington dom and self-determination and to kill the anism to the virus of freedom, and the The highlight of the Captive Nations Times after Dr. Dobriansky’s passing that human spirit.” ‘invincible’ desire for independence and commemoration came at a luncheon for rep- quoted President George W. Bush as saying: Representatives of various nations self-determination in the hearts and minds resentatives and organizations of American “he [Dobriansky] helped tear down the walls placed wreaths or flowers at the base of of those who languished behind the Iron and ethnic groups working to promote freedom of tyranny and deliver hope to millions of the memorial to remember those who have Bamboo curtains.” It was a true tribute to in the remaining Communist countries – people around the world.” suffered under Communist oppression. the author of the Captive Nations China, North Korea, Laos, Vietnam, and On the heels of the 50th anniversary com- Michael Sawkiw Jr., director of the Resolution. Cuba. memoration of Captive Nations Week, the Ukrainian National Information Service Dr. Chodekiewicz defined communism Dr. Ed Feulner, president of the Heritage National Captive Nations Committee, seat (UNIS) and executive secretary of the as “against all basic human principles – lib- Foundation and a former student of Dr. an open letter to Secretary of State Hillary NCNC, read President Barack Obama’s erty, faith, freedoms, private ownership.” He Dobriansky at Georgetown University, Clinton “urging a recommitment by America 2009 Captive Nations Week proclamation added, “It’s a theory of the practice of power greeted the participants of the luncheon to promoting freedom for all people around (see The Ukrainian Weekly, July 26). and it comes in three stages: on the way to hosted by the foundation. He also intro- the world” A moment of silence was offered for all power; in total power; and post-power.” duced the guest speakers for the luncheon: The letter stated: “we look to you as the who fought against communism and those The speaker addressed issues related to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Rep. Thad spokesman of U.S. foreign policy, to reiter- who continue to struggle against it. the “cool factor” associated with wearing McCotter (R-Mich.). Both members of ate America’s firm support for human rights The day’s events proceeded to the T-shirts with insignia of the hammer-and- Congress spoke candidly and off the record and dignity for all.” Heritage Foundation, for a panel discussion sickle; academics espousing the virtuous about the plight of oppressed peoples The letter, signed by various groups rep- titled, “Captive Nations – Past, Present and aspects and methodology of the Communist throughout the world. resenting human rights organizations, was Future?”. Helle Dale, deputy director of the ethic; and the general disregard for societal Paula Dobriansky, former assistant secre- sent on July 21. No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 21 OUT AND ABOUT

Current through August 30 Art exhibit, featuring works by Olexander 215-684-3548 Chicago Dubovyk and Vasily Fedorouk, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 August 22 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, Sunny Isles Beach, FL Ukrainian Cultural-Educational Center of August 13,15 Performance presentation, “The Yellow / Miami, Town Center Park, 305-798-0190 New York Memory,” with Svitlana Matviyenko, or 954-893-5288 Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 August 22 Ukrainian Festival, St. Stephen Ukrainian Toms River, NJ Catholic Church, 732-505-6053 August 13,17 Pysanka demonstration, Ukrainian National August 22 Bandura Camp final concert, All Saints Hamburg, NY Association Branch 360, Erie County Fair – Emlenton, PA Camp, [email protected] Historical Building, [email protected] August 22-23 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Congress August 14 Children’s music concert, Grazhda Music Chicago Committee of America – Illinois Division, Jewett, NY and Art Center of Greene County, Smith Park, 773-772-4500 518-989-6479 August 22-23 Eurasia Arts Festival, Eurasia Dance August 15 Lydia Krushelnytsky Memorial Tribute, with Glen Spey, NY Society, Mountain View Resort, Jewett, NY members of the Ukrainian Stage Ensemble, [email protected] or 202-841-8325 Grazhda Music and Art Center of Greene County, 518-989-6479 August 22-23 Ukrainian American Day Festival, with Buffalo, NY concert and dance, Ukrainian Cultural August 15 Presentation by Dr. Galina Yermolenko, Center Dnipro, 716-847-1281 Chicago “Roksolana: From Slave to Legend,” Chicago Business and Professional Group, Ukrainian August 23 Ukrainian Independence Day Festival, Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center – Tryzub, 215-343-5412

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courageous people. We need them on our Stefanyshyn-Piper to be guest of honor Congressional hearing... side. They won’t fade away when the (Continued from page 4) going gets tough,” stated the congressman at Ukrainian Folk Festival in Lehighton during the subcommittee hearing. Rep. as he talked about the “double-standard” William Delahunt (D-Mass.) spoke vocifer- with China, the largest violator of human LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 18th annual Piper will meet and greet the public and ously of his “opposition to the sale of arms rights. “The U.S. is more concerned with Ukrainian Folk Festival will be held at the provide information about her experiences to Georgia” (alluded to during the vice-pres- little-Putins than being a partner with a Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run with the NASA space program on Saturday, ident’s recent trip to Georgia) and of the giant [Russia].” Road in Lehighton on Saturday, August 15, August 15. possibility of a missile defense system locat- The recent open letter from Central and from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday, August Performances on Saturday are at 1 p.m. ed within Russia’s geographic borders. Dr. East European leaders to President Obama 16, from noon to 6 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; there is one show on Sunday Wallander emphatically stated that “nothing expressing their concern about U.S. strate- This year’s program features perfor- at 1:30 p.m. The festival also features an is off the table,” a reference to negotiations gic interests in their region was a central mances by the Barvinok Ukrainian Dance array of ethnic and American food and with the Russians regarding the defense theme that emanated from members of Ensemble from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, refreshments, ethnic traditional craft ven- shield system. Congress. Ukrainian violinist Inessa Tymochko- dors and swimming for the kids. Meanwhile, in similar questioning from Chairman Wexler expressed his opinion Dekjalo, vocal ensembles the Dobriansky A dance will be held on Saturday eve- Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.), Mr. Gordon and questioned Assistant Secretary Gordon Brothers quartet and the Prostory Trio and ning at 7 p.m. and is included in the price of responded to her inquiries by stating: “We on how the United States should best man- local favorite, the Kazka Ukrainian Folk admission. need to give Russia a stake in the relation- age “our relations with Russia and how Ensemble from Schuylkill County. Divine liturgy will be celebrated in the ship [with the United States]... find some that correlates to our relationship with The highlight of the weekend will Homestead chapel on Sunday at 11 a.m. common areas so they don’t see it in zero- Central and East Europe.” include an appearance by NASA astronaut, Admission to the festival is just $5 per day sum terms.” Regarding to the U.S. strategic relation- Captain (USN) Heidemarie Stefanyshyn- or $7 for two days. Children 14 and under A former speechwriter for President ship with the region, Mr. Gordon firmly Piper, a veteran of several space missions are admitted free of charge. Parking is free. Ronald Reagan and a long-time congress- stated, “NATO’s Article V [‘an attack on including the Endeavour space shuttle flight For more information, visit www.ukrhome- man from California, Rep. Dana one country is an attack on all’] commit- in November 2008. Capt. Stefanyshyn- stead.com or call 610-377-4621. Rohrabacher questioned the motives ment is real... we are not going to do any- behind the maligning of U.S. relations thing [with Russia] at the expense of our with Russia. “The Russians are a most friends in Central and East Europe.”

and the rest of audience felt by the eve- Voloshky, Popadiuk... ning’s remembrance of the beauty and (Continued from page 13) enthusiasm that is so much a part of to the fiery quality of the music.” Ukrainian culture. “We regard this joint Another newcomer in the audience was performance to be an outstanding exam- Glenavie Norton, a long-time ballet lover. ple of cultural diplomacy as well as enter- “I had heard of Voloshky and was curi- tainment. This was an extraordinary eve- ous,” she said, “but I had no idea how ning, and one I will remember for a long, skilled and marvelous their performance long time,” he stated. would be. The costumes were magnificent, Among sponsors for this year’s Steppes too, and I especially loved the costumes in performance was Dance Advance (www. the Gypsy dance.” Ms. Norton said she danceadvance.org), a program of the Pew enjoyed the music as well and felt that the charitable Trusts’ Center for Arts and combined energies of the performers made Heritage, which awarded Voloshky a for a spectacular production. “I’ll abso- $40,000 grant to produce this perfor- lutely be buying tickets next time.” mance, including the purchase of ornate, The Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Windsor, Ontario. This year, the Steppes to Liberty Award, authentic Hutsul costumes from Ukraine. an integral part of the Steppes event, was These costumes opened the evening pro- awarded to Ruslana Lyzhychko. This gram with a stunning world premier of award recognizes individuals or organiza- “Hutsul Fantasy,” a Carpathian choreog- tions that have shown deep commitment to raphy which captured the mystic allure, the betterment of Ukraine, Ukrainian arts rich ancient traditions and spirit of the and culture, and have helped create a posi- Hutsul people from these Ukrainian tive worldwide image for Ukraine. Ruslana mountains. received the award for her work with Dance/USA’s Philadelphia branch humanitarian causes. Unfortunately, she (www.danceusaphiladelphia.org) also canceled her plans to attend shortly before made a substantial contribution under its the concert date. Theater Rental Subsidy program. In atten- Dr. Oleh Shamshur, Ukraine’s ambas- dance was Director Lois Welk who com- sador to the United States, was present at mented; “Voloshky Ukrainian Dance the performance and gave the keynote Ensemble is a cultural treasure. Under the address at the reception that followed at direction of Taras Lewyckyj, the company Philadelphia’s historic Union League. In consistently produces critically acclaimed, his address he honored four local physi- world-class performances that reflect the cians on behalf of the government and highest professional standards. In addition people of Ukraine: Lorenz Iannarone, to bringing Ukrainian dance to life on Mark Manstein, Yelena Shpigel and Zenia stage, complete with exquisite costumes Chernyk. and authentic music, their affiliate school The Steppes reception was specifically has been churning out fabulous dancers for dedicated to these medical professionals nearly 37 years. I salute Voloshky on its who have generously donated their time remarkable artistic success.” and skills toward improving medical edu- There were a number of other generous cation and health care in Ukraine. They donors for this event including the treated patients pro bono when brought Woskobijnyk Family, Self-Reliance from Ukraine to Philadelphia for urgent Ukrainian Federal Credit Union need of specialized care not available to (Philadelphia branch), Meest America, them in Ukraine. Dr. Zenia Chernyk, a Welcome Ambulance, Quiznos, the tireless advocate of humanitarian efforts Heritage Foundation and Holy Redeemer through the Ukrainian Federation of Health System. America, organized these goodwill medi- For further information readers can log cal missions. on to: www.voloshky.com, www.ukraini- Ambassador Shamshur expressed his anfederationofamerica.com, www.mfa. thoughts on the emotional response he gov.ua/usa/en/, www.papaduke.com.

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Fifth grader delivers speech about the Holodomor LIVINGSTON, N.J. – Maria Holodomor was not a simple deci- Soroka was born in Ukraine. sion. Talking about death, when you Although she and her family have are 11 years old and the majority of been living in the United States for your friends care mostly about fun, eight years and are thankful to the is not easy. “The other children did country for accepting Ukrainians in not have such a connection to the their search of decent life and bet- words they were speaking. For me it ter opportunities, the Sorokas is important,” said Maria after one remember their duty before of her rehearsals. Ukraine. The competition was held on When the Forensics Tournament March 26, and Maria was chosen as of Oratorical Declamation was a member of her school team that announced at Riker Hill competed at the district-level tour- Elementary School and Donna nament on June 9. For the majority Richter, the teacher of the Gifted of teachers, parents, guests and stu- and Talented Program responsible dents present, it was the first time for preparing the students for the they heard about these devastating tournament, asked her students to events that occurred 75 years ago in Maria Soroka with her teacher, Donna Richter. pick a speech to deliver, Maria’s Ukraine. Paul Chomnycky about the Ukrainian never knew about this!’” choice was a speech about the Here are the thoughts of Maria’s Holocaust, I will always remember Because of Maria’s choice of Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 teacher, Mrs. Richter: this terrible, historical event. Many of Bishop Chomnycky’s speech, many delivered by Bishop Paul “As an educator I believe in the Chomnycky. The Ukrainian importance of awareness of significant the other adults who had the opportu- children, teachers and parents have Catholic bishop of the Eparchy historical events. Some are read or nity to hear Maria give this speech now heard about the Holodomor of Stamford, Conn., spoke at the 75th heard, then forgotten. Some special had the same reaction as mine: ‘I 1932-1933 in Ukraine. anniversary commemorative service historical events do remain within held at St. Patrick Cathedral in New one’s memory. For myself, as a result York in November 2008. of Maria’s gifted delivery of the Mishanyna Choosing a speech about the speech originally delivered by Bishop This month’s Mishanyna focuses on a place where many of you are likely to be in August: at the beach. So, you know how it goes: find the names of things you are likely to see on the beach Seattle’s Wolverines enjoy Plast in the Mishanyna grid. Among those things are: beach chair pail speedboat SEATTLE – Our patrol (“hurtok”) The several times we’ve gone blanket sailboat sunbathers of Plast Ukrainian Scouting hiking, we all had a blast. We’ve Organization is called “Rosomakhy,” been able to discover plants and dolphin sand sunscreen or Wolverines. Plast in Seattle started animals that we’d never seen before fish seashells surfboard when one family, the Hnateykos, – including bears, deer and small kite shore towel moved to Washington state from the rodents. We’ve also learned how ocean shovel umbrella East Coast of the United States and much to take on a hike and how to brought the Plast tradition with them. pack properly. There are not many people in Last winter we had an event Plast in Seattle, but our group is called Andriyivskyi Vechir (the eve growing. Many people still do not of St. Andrew’s feast day). At this know that Plast exists in Seattle event, we made tea, poured the liq- because it is so new – this is only uid out leaving only the leaves, and our fourth year. There are about 25 determined what our fortunes were people in our group. Plast Seattle depending on what the arrangement consists of two dens of “novatstvo” of the leaves looked like. As well, (children age 6-11) and three patrols we dripped melted wax into water of “yunatstvo” (age 11-18). These and saw what shape it took to deter- groups are split up into older and mine our fortunes. Also, we played younger kids, as well as by gender. games in which someone would tie We have been doing many things a piece of bread to a string. Then in Plast, including going to summer that person would bounce the string camp, hiking, playing games and up and down while someone else learning about Ukraine’s past. At would attempt to grab the bread our last summer camp we learned with their teeth. It was so much fun! many important things: how to build We look forward to continuing campfires, how to build “bramy ” with Plast here in Seattle. (gates), how to sing traditional Plast – The Wolverines: and Ukrainian songs, and also how Marko Hnateyko, Ruric Ellings to cook over a campfire. and Andrij Bobick 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009 No. 32 PREVIEW OF EVENTS Soyuzivka’s Datebook Saturday, August 15 tion call 732-505-6053. CHICAGO: The Chicago Business and Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23 Professional Group (CBPG) invites members CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Congress and the community to a presentation on August 8-16 Club Suzy-Q Week August 29 Wedding weekend Committee of America, Illinois Division, “Roksolana: From Slave to Legend” by Dr. presents Ukrainian Festival 2009 at Chicago’s Galina Yermolenko. Dr. Yermolenko will dis- August 9-22 Dance Camp session 2 August 31-September 7 Labor Day Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave. (corner of cuss the fascinating history and legend of the week North Campbell Street) from noon to 10 p.m. August 14-15 Friday evening: Weekend entertainment to be young girl who was kidnapped from a Ukrainian village in the 16th century and sold both days. This is the largest Ukrainian festi- Slavko Halatyn on the Tiki Deck announced into the Ottoman imperial harem before val in the Midwest; it featured performers Saturday: Miss Soyuzivka Pageant becoming the favorite concubine and finally from Ukraine and Canada, as well as local (interviews begin at 7 pm); Zabava September 11-13 Salzburg Reunion the beloved wife of Sultan Suleiman I, the talent. Festivities include: Ukrainian food, with Tempo, 10 pm Magnificent (1520-1566). She also will trace crafts, music, dance groups and much more. September 14-17 Berchtesgaden, the evolution of the Roksolana legend in Pony rides and children’s attractions add to August 21-22 Friday evening: Hrim Karsfeld, Landshut, Regensburg, European history and culture, focusing on the the entertainment for the whole family. The unplugged on the Tiki Deck Bayreuth Reunions disparities between the Western European celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day will begin on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For more Saturday: Dance Camp Recital, 3pm; and Eastern European responses. A slide show featuring contemporaneous images of information contact Pavlo T. Bandriwsky, Zabava with Hrim, 10 pm September 18-19 Wedding week- 773-772-4500. end the two figures and photos of relevant histori- cal sites in Ukraine and Turkey will round Sunday, August 23 August 23-29 Joseph’s School of out the presentation. The presentation will be Dance (Ballroom Dance) September 25-27 Wedding week- held at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.: The Tidewater Friday: recital, 8 pm end 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 7 p.m., will be fol- Ukrainian Cultural Association (TUCA) lowed by a reception featuring Turkish appe- will hold its annual Ukrainian Independence August 27-30 Church of September 28-30 Mittenwald tizers. Admission: $10 for CBPG members; Day Summer Picnic at the First Landing Annunciation Weekend Reunion $15 for non-members and guests. For infor- State Park at 1-5 p.m., with a business mation call 773-227-5522. meeting at 2 p.m. Barbecue fare will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring Saturday, August 22 along a dish to share or drinks. Entry to the MIAMI: South Florida will be celebrating park is $4 per car. For further information Ukrainian Independence Day at the Town contact Wolodymyr Melnitchouk, Center Park, 172nd and Collins Avenue in 757-692-6881, or [email protected], or check Sunny Isles Beach. This festivities, scheduled online at http://tuca.us. for 4-8 p.m., will feature a stage program with distinguished artists from Ukraine, HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian American vocalists Oleksander Vasylenko and Olena Sport Center – Tryzub (www.tryzub.org) – Bilous and poetess Nina Shavarska. The will host the 18th annual Ukrainian Miami Ukrainian Dancers, the Maksymowich Independence Folk Festival at Tryzubivka, To book a room or event call: (845) 626-5641, ext. 140 Trio and the South Florida Ukrainian County Line and Lower State roads, Regional Choir will add local talent to an Horsham, PA 19044. Doors will open at 216 Foordmore Road P.O. Box 529 noon; the festival stage show will begin at Kerhonkson, NY 12446 outstanding program. Chef Paul Galadza will man the culinary tables with traditional 1:30 p.m. with headliners: the Kozaks E-mail: [email protected] Ukrainian food. Also featured will be Tamara Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Toronto); violin- Website: www.Soyuzivka.com Huryn’s bead art and a display of Ukrainian ist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo; the Voloshky art and folk crafts prepared by Ulana Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Philadelphia); Danyliw. The event is free and open to the the Luna band (New Jersey); and the Sisters public. For more information call Oros Duo (New York City). A zabava/dance 305-798-0190 or 954-893-5288. to the music of Luna will follow the stage show, at 4:30 p.m. Delicious Ukrainian foods TOMS RIVER, N.J : St. Stephen and baked goods, picnic fare and cool Ukrainian Catholic Church at 1344 White refreshments will be plentiful. Vendors are Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 welcome; an arts and crafts bazaar and a chil- will hold its annual Ukrainian Festival at dren’s fun area will be open all day. noon-7 p.m. There will be Ukrainian food Admission: $15; free for children under 13; and beverages, live music, dancing, ven- free parking. For further information call dors, a 50/50 drawing and a raffle for a 215-343-5412, or log on to www.tryzub.org. Bermuda cruise. Ukrainian dancers will The sponsor is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt orga- perform at 3 p.m. There will be fun for all nization; proceeds benefit youth soccer and ages; all are welcome. For more informa- cultural and community programs.

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