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Inside: l Artist depicts Ukraine’s “Revolution of Dignity” – page 4 l Election monitoring team leader reflects on experience – page 9 l Community: from New York to Tucson, and more – pages 18-19

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXII No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 $2.00 U.S. senators press Obama administration Poroshenko’s anti-terrorism operation makes gains by Zenon Zawada on Russia sanctions KYIV – Ukrainian President Petro by Luke Johnson Poroshenko achieved his biggest accom- RFE/RL plishment since taking office in early June when Ukraine’s armed forces liberated from WASHINGTON – Senior lawmakers pro-Russian terrorists their war-torn strong- on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations holds of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in the Committee have questioned Obama Donetsk Oblast on the first weekend of July. administration officials over sanctions The cities’ liberation involved the army against Russia. and National Guard volunteers, the presi- Senate Foreign Relations Committee dent said in a July 5 televised address to the Chairman Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) nation. That day, 10 soldiers were injured and ranking member Bob Corker and none killed, largely because the terror- (R-Tenn.) both asked during a July 9 ists willfully abandoned these cities and hearing on Ukraine why the Obama dispersed throughout the region, including administration had not pursued further the city of Donetsk. sanctions against Russia. “This is the beginning of a breakthrough Assistant Secretary for European in the struggle with fighters for the territo- and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland rial integrity of Ukraine and for a return to Facebook/Petro Poroshenko said the administration believed sanc- the normal life of Donbas, which is an President Petro Poroshenko visits Ukraine’s armed forces in Sloviansk on July 8. tions would be more effective with inseparable part of our large, strong, European participation and that more European country,” he said. operation to liberate the Donetsk and crowd Kyiv’s Maidan to protest his actions sanctions were being prepared. “I am far from euphoric,” he added. “The Luhansk oblasts.” just a week before the victories. She added that European leaders situation is very difficult. The terrorists are The success in retaking control of Even his controversial decision to allow were meeting on July 16, and further currently entrenching themselves in large Kramatorsk and Sloviansk has boosted the former Ukrainian President Leonid action could come after that date. cities. Quite a few challenges are in front of popularity of Mr. Poroshenko, who was Kuchma to represent the Ukrainian govern- us. My order is in force: tighten the circle under mounting criticism for acting slowly (Continued on page 17) around the terrorists and continue the in the Donbas, prompting thousands to (Continued on page 3) Anniversary of Shevchenko monument’s historic unveiling is marked by Yaro Bihun added. “After all, Taras Shevchenko is the same symbol of supreme ideals of freedom WASHINGTON – Ukrainian Americans, for the Ukrainian people as is George mostly from the Washington, Baltimore and Washington for the American people.” Philadelphia area, gathered at the Taras Minister Klimkin noted that the erection Shevchenko monument on June 28 to honor of the monument in the center of Ukraine’s poet laureate on the 50th anniver- Washington “was long and difficult,” and sary of his statue’s unveiling in the U.S. capi- was achieved only “due to joint efforts by tal. And, as they did, they were reminded the Ukrainian diaspora members, their about his hopeful views about his country- insistence and perseverance.” men’s future and about the recent develop- The monument became a “symbol of lib- ments in Ukraine vis-à-vis Russia. eration, freedom and independence of all Sponsored by the National Shevchenko captive nations,” he said, adding, “Now, when Commemoration Committee and the Ukraine is independent, but faces a threat to Embassy of Ukraine, the event included the its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the laying of floral wreaths at the memorial, monument gained a new meaning – it remarks by prominent government and proves the resilience of Ukrainians in the community representatives, and the recita- fight for their dignity and freedom. It tion and singing of Shevchenko’s poetry. became the symbol of their patriotism and Featured among the speakers were limitless love for their motherland.” Ukrainian Ambassador Olexander Motsyk, “Today,” Mr. Klimkin said, “we perceive who read a special message for this occasion Shevchenko’s words as prophecy: ‘Keep from Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo fighting – you are sure to win! God helps Klimkin (see page 6 for the texts of both), and you in your fight! For fame and freedom Dr. Paula Dobriansky, whose father, Dr. Lev march with you. And right is on your side!’ ” Dobriansky, then the head of the Ukrainian Ambassador Motsyk, in his statement, Congress Committee of America, was instru- expressed Ukraine’s special gratitude to the mental in getting the monument erected. Ukrainian community for performing the role Minister Klimkin pointed out in his mes- of the “people’s lobby” in building the monu- ment and especially to Dr. Lev Dobriansky. He sage that America’s first president, George referred to the monument as a “shining sym- Washington, was an inspiration for the bol of Ukraine’s love of liberty and bright evi- “great son of Ukraine” Taras Shevchenko. Yaro Bihun dence of the support for the people of Their coming together in Washington half The Prometheus Ukrainian Men’s Chorus of Philadelphia sings Taras Shevchenko’s a century ago carried a special meaning, he “The Mighty Dnipr’ Roars and Groans.” (Continued on page 11) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

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Putin inflates “Russian World” identity, Kyiv rejects talks until rebels disarm that “a durable solution to the crisis in Ukraine can only be a political one.” In a KYIV – Ukraine has rejected any truce separate statement, the White House said claims right to protect various groups with pro-Russian separatists until the insur- the American and French presidents had gents completely disarm, amid a call by decided that Europe should impose further acquired right in Ukraine’s east. The Western leaders for Russia to intervene to by Vladimir Socor costs on Russia if Moscow does not immedi- German and French governments are sid- calm tensions. In a statement on July 8, Eurasia Daily Monitor ately take steps to de-escalate tensions in ing with Moscow on this issue. Berlin and Ukrainian Defense Minister Valeriy Heletei July 2 eastern Ukraine. The White House said they Paris have asked Kyiv to prolong the cease- said “negotiations are possible only after the agreed that Russia should stop “destabiliz- On July 1 in the Kremlin, President fire unconditionally – i.e., while pro-Rus- rebels lay down their arms once and for all.” ing activities” such as allowing and facilitat- Vladimir Putin addressed the annual con- sian forces dig in their heels in Ukraine’s Ukrainian military successes in recent days ing the transit of weapons and fighters ference of Russia’s ambassadors accredited territory – and to start negotiations with have forced most of the rebels to retreat to across the border and should cease its own to foreign countries and international orga- them in this situation (Interfax, June Donetsk and Luhansk. The rebels have military build-up near the Ukrainian border nizations, top Foreign Affairs Ministry offi- 27-July 1). vowed to regroup in Donetsk and Luhansk and its ongoing support for separatists. cials, leaders of both chambers of The Novorossiya project targets Ukraine’s after government forces retook Sloviansk, a (RFE/RL, with reporting by the Associated Parliament, government ministers and east and south as a component of the wider major rebel stronghold. Ukrainian President agency chiefs, representatives of think- “Russian World.” Unveiled on March 18 and Petro Poroshenko has ordered troops to Press and Agence France-Presse) tanks and Russian business organizations. April 17 by Mr. Putin, the Novorossiya proj- blockade the cities and cut rebels off from Metropolitan Volodymyr Sabodan dies The session was dedicated to “issues of ect has failed thus far in six targeted oblasts any further arms supplies. Civilians would protecting Russia’s national interests,” and of Ukraine, but is on the march in parts of be allowed to leave, however. The separat- KYIV – Metropolitan Volodymyr the most significant part of Mr. Putin’s own the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, where ists said attempts at a military blockade Sabodan, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox address dealt with Ukraine in the context of Russia’s armed proxies hold sway. would destroy any hopes for a political solu- Church – Moscow Patriarchate, died in Kyiv Mr. Putin’s “Russian World” (Russkiy Mir) On June 24 and 25, respectively, the tion. On July 7, reports said three bridges on at the age of 78. He was reported to be suf- project (www.kremlin.ru, July 1). “Parliaments” of the Donetsk and Luhansk roads leading into the separatist stronghold fering from cancer. Ukrainian President Mr. Putin provided his – and Russia’s – “people’s republics” adopted decisions to of Donetsk were destroyed by explosions, Petro Poroshenko said at a memorial ser- most sweeping definition yet of population merge into one “Federated Republic of allegedly by separatists. However, the rebels vice in Kyiv on July 5 that the Ukrainian groups deemed to belong to the “Russian Novorossiya” and approved a “constitution said the bridges – located in the villages of Orthodox Church has lost its leader and World” outside that country itself. By impli- of Novorossiya.” The Donetsk-Luhansk Novobakhmutivka, Zakitne and Seleznevka “Ukraine has lost a great Ukrainian citizen.” cation (see below), Russia is entitled to pro- “federation” declares itself open to acces- – had been blown up by pro-Kyiv “sabo- Volodymyr, known as the metropolitan of tect such population groups in countries sion by other Ukrainian oblasts. On June 26, teurs.” Pavel Gubarev, the self-described Kyiv and All Ukraine, had led the UOC-MP beyond Russia’s own borders. the Donetsk-Luhansk “Novorossiya governor of the self-declared Donetsk since 1992. He was considered a supporter As objects of such entitlement abroad, Parliament” convened and elected Oleg People’s Republic, has threatened a “real of the Ukrainian opposition in its struggle Mr. Putin listed: “[O]ur compatriots Tsariov as chairman (Russian TV Channel partisan war around the whole perimeter of against then-President Viktor Yanukovych. [sootechestvenniki], Russian people One, Rossiya 1, June 25; Interfax, RIA Donetsk.” Fighting between Ukrainian forces The UOC-MP is under Moscow Patriarch [russkiie lyudi], people of other ethnicities, Novosti, June 24, 25, 26). Mr. Tsariov, a fugi- and the separatists have left more than 400 Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church. their language, history, culture, their legiti- tive member of the Ukrainian Parliament, people dead and thousands homeless since Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent mate rights. When I say Russian people and was one of very few Russian nationalist the uprising began in April. (RFE/RL, with his condolences. (RFE/RL, based on report- Russian-speaking [russkoyazychnyie) citi- politicians in Ukraine’s Party of Regions reporting by the Associated Press and ing by ITAR-TASS and Interfax) zens, I mean people who sense that they (which expelled him in March) and resur- Reuters) U.S. sends body armor to Ukraine are a part of the broad Russian World, not faced as leader of the Kremlin-sponsored Russia asked to put pressure on rebels necessarily of Russian ethnicity, but every- Novorossiya movement. KYIV – Two thousand sets of Interceptor one who feels to be a Russian person [russ- Moscow is putting Mr. Tsariov forward to PRAGUE – In a telephone call on July 7, body armor given by the United States as kiy chelovek].” represent, purportedly, Ukraine’s east and the presidents of France and the United assistance to the armed forces of Ukraine Illustrating this concept, Mr. Putin south in negotiations with Kyiv and interna- States urged their Russian counterpart, have arrived in Kyiv, the U.S. Embassy invoked Russia’s recent military interven- tionally. The Russian government has Vladimir Putin, to pressure pro-Moscow reported on July 7. Once the body armor has tion against Ukraine in Crimea: “We, of allowed a “liaison office of the Donetsk rebels in eastern Ukraine to hold talks with cleared customs it will be handed over to course, had no right to abandon the People’s Republic in the Russian Kyiv. The French presidency said in a state- the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense for trans- Crimeans to the whims of [Ukraine’s] radi- Federation” to open in Moscow; while state ment that Francois Hollande and President port to its final destination. The body armor cal, militant nationalists.” He went on to television channels propagate the would-be Barack Obama talked on the phone for 45 was provided at the request of the Ministry warn: “I would like to make it clear to all: Novorossiya and its appointed representa- minutes with Mr. Putin. It said they “called of Defense of Ukraine and will increase sol- our country will continue to actively defend tives. on President Putin to pressure the separat- dier survivability during military operations the rights of Russians, our compatriots Both projects, Novorossyia and “Russian ists so that they agree to a dialogue with the in the field, saving lives. Interceptor body abroad, using the entire range of available World,” promote the territorial fragmenta- Ukrainian authorities and to reinforce con- armor is the same model provided to U.S. means – from political and economic to tion of Ukraine and claim special rights for trol over the Russian-Ukrainian border.” operations under international humanitari- Russia to override Ukraine’s sovereignty. Presidents Obama and Hollande also said (Continued on page 14) an law and the right [of compatriots On June 24 in Vienna, Putin asserted: abroad] to self-defense.” “We shall always protect the ethnic That “right to self-defense” currently Russians in Ukraine, as well as that part of translates into Russia’s paramilitary inter- Ukraine’s population that feels inseparably he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 vention in Ukraine’s east. 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by Carl Schreck Union,” Mr. Klimkin told German broadcast- Mohyla Academy in the Ukrainian capital. “He was, as far as I know, in the diplomat- RFE/RL er tv.berlin in an interview earlier this year. “I think he will keep a somewhat lower ic service always sort of a pointedly neutral “That’s a strategic goal and a strategic pri- profile in terms of making political state- figure,” said Dr. Umland, who has met Mr. One day after then Ukrainian President ority, not just in our foreign policy but also ments,” Dr. Umland told RFE/RL. “But in Klimkin. “For instance there was this move- Viktor Yanukovych unexpectedly scuttled our domestic policy. And with Russia, we principle I don’t think there’s an ideological ment among some Ukrainian diplomats plans to sign an Association Agreement want to further deepen our cooperation.” difference between them. They are both during the last weeks of Yanukovych’s rule with the European Union at a Vilnius sum- Mr. Klimkin, who was born in the Russian pro-Western and there’s only a minor dif- to voice their protest against Yanukovych, mit, his envoy in Berlin took to German city of Kursk and studied in Moscow, ference in style, I would say.” and Klimkin has not done so.” radio to explain Kyiv’s decision. assumes the post amid his country’s great- Mr. Klimkin graduated from Moscow’s Kostyantyn Bondarenko, a political ana- But Pavlo Klimkin also seized the moment est crisis since the fall of the Soviet Union. Institute of Physics and Technology in 1991 lyst with the Institute for Ukrainian Policy, to express his personal frustration with the Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimea territory and began his diplomatic career two years said Mr. Klimkin is a choice that Moscow move before quickly softening his comment. in March, and Kyiv has sent federal forces later. finds palatable and that he is capable of “I wanted the agreement to be signed in into eastern Ukraine to battle armed pro- A native Russian speaker who is fluent in being an effective negotiator with Russia, Vilnius, and personally I am also unbeliev- Russian separatists. both English and German, he would go on to the EU and the United States. ably disappointed,” Mr. Klimkin said in the serve in Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry “He doesn’t like conflict and is a univer- Difference in style, not substance November 22, 2013, interview with in Kyiv, Germany and Britain, and in 2008 sal diplomat who can solve many prob- German broadcaster RBB. “But that does Signals from Moscow indicate that the he became Ukraine’s lead negotiator on the lems,” Mr. Bondarenko told the newspaper not mean that in the near future we do not Kremlin feels it can work with Mr. Klimkin, Association Agreement with the EU. Kommersant. want to do this and cannot do this.” whose immediate predecessor, Andriy Analysts say Mr. Klimkin’s central role in At the very least, Mr. Klimkin may be It was a brief rhetorical detour from the Deshchytsia, sparked controversy recently negotiating the terms of the agreement was able to nurture a rapport based on personal official line that highlighted two key when he was caught on camera using an likely a key factor in his appointment. interests with his cigar-loving Russian strands running through the career of the obscenity to describe Russian President “Klimkin is an experienced diplomat, counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. man to be Ukraine’s new foreign affairs Vladimir Putin. with a substantial background in Ukraine- When a Nicaraguan diplomat in Berlin minister: a vision of his country’s future as “All we can do is wish him a productive Europe relations,” Steven Pifer, a former launched a cigar lounge in the German cap- planted squarely in Europe and a predilec- start to his work in this new, important U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, told RFE/RL. ital in September 2012, Mr. Klimkin was tion for cautious diplomacy. post,” Russian Deputy Foreign Affairs “So I see his appointment as confirmation among a handful of ambassadors to make Mr. Klimkin, who was confirmed for the Minister Grigory Karasin told RIA Novosti, that President Poroshenko attaches priori- an appearance at the opening. post on June 19 after being nominated by calling Mr. Klimkin one of Ukraine’s “most ty to developing Kyiv’s relationship with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, experienced, well-known diplomats.” the European Union.” With reporting by AFP. brings to his new job a reputation as a Mr. Klimkin, however, could hardly be con- Copyright 2014, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted Effective negotiator skilled negotiator and consummate diplo- sidered a pro-Russian choice by Mr. with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ mat capable of deftly navigating Ukraine’s Poroshenko, analysts say. His tenure is likely Colleagues, acquaintances and analysts Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, integration with Europe as well as its tat- to differ from Mr. Deshchytsia’s in style, but describe Mr. Klimkin as an affable, effective Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see tered ties with Moscow. not substance, said Andreas Umland, a politi- and cautious diplomat with little taste for http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-new- “We really want to join the European cal scientist at the National University of Kyiv- public political tussles. foreign-minister-klimkin/25429341.html).

management experience and personal Romanov, a physics teacher by profession Numerous politicians – including Yurii Poroshenko’s... trust, experts noted. whom he appointed on July 4 as director of Lutsenko and Inna Bohoslovska – have Mr. Kosyuk, a billionaire who turned Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s giant state already said they’re seeing a conflict among (Continued from page 1) MHP into the world’s second largest poul- enterprise that encompasses the firms that Ukraine’s pro-Western forces, similar to ment’s interests in talks with the terrorists try producer behind Tyson Foods in the U.S. develop, produce, repair and modernize arma- what erupted during the era of former has been largely forgiven by the public. (according to Concorde Capital), was ments. Mr. Romanov led Mr. Poroshenko’s President Viktor Yushchenko. Mr. Poroshenko was being pressured by tapped to resolve logistical problems, said campaign in the Kherson Oblast. “Deputies have blocked a review of the the Russian government and certain Volodymyr Fesenko, the board chairman of It’s this approach – of recruiting an president’s submitted constitutional amend- European Union leaders to extend the nego- the Penta Center for Applied Political entourage rather than a team, as described ments and didn’t allow a review of a bill on tiations. Yet he decided to renew the anti- Research in Kyiv. by his longtime political campaign consul- open-list parliamentary elections,” Mr. terrorist operation the night of June 30 with “They saw that one of the main prob- tant Sergey Gaiday – that’s drawing criti- Lutsenko told the ICTV television network U.S. support, avoiding a potential disaster in lems with conducting the anti-terrorist cism from Kyiv’s civic sector and journal- on July 2, adding “Ukraine has again found his poll ratings and public support. operation was providing resources,” he ists, such as Sergii Leshchenko, the deputy itself in a domestic battle of democrats as in “There’s a direct link” between the suc- said. “There’s a lot of corruption there and chief editor of Ukrayinska Pravda. 2005, which needs to stop immediately.” cess of the military operations and Mr. ill-considered, faulty decisions. Kosyuk has Mr. Leshchenko criticized Mr. Another inhibiting force for Mr. Poroshenko’s popularity, said Petro successful experience as a manager.” Poroshenko for appointing in late June his Poroshenko has been the Maidan, which Oleshchuk, a political science lecturer at Yet it was Mr. Poroshenko’s nomination “kum” (the parent of a godchild), National remains camped out on the Khreshchatyk Taras Shevchenko National University in of Valerii Heletei, 46, as the new defense Deputy Yuriy Stets, as chair of the informa- and has been holding weekly protests in Kyiv. “He’s the commander-in-chief and he minister that drew public skepticism, tion security administration of the National central Kyiv, including the stage that was elected to complete the anti-terrorist though the Verkhovna Rada approved the Guard of Ukraine, in violation of the law remains on Independence Square. operation.” nomination at its July 3 session. that prohibits national deputies from hold- Most recently, about 20 relatives of the Indeed Mr. Poroshenko’s yet-to-be- Mr. Heletei’s last weighty position ing other jobs. Heavenly Brigade, accompanied by fighters launched Solidarity party would gain the involved serving as head of the State Security The law also requires that National still camped out on the Maidan, held a pro- most votes if the president decides to fulfill Administration between 2007 and 2009. He Guard officials not belong to any party, yet test at the Presidential Administration on his vow to hold early parliamentary elections was reappointed to that position in March by Mr. Stets is the head of Mr. Poroshenko’s the morning of July 8 to demand that their by late October, said Volodymyr Paniotto, the acting president Oleksandr Turchynov. Solidarity party. fallen loved ones be designated as Heroes general director of the Kyiv International Most of his career was spent rising Mr. Stets has become a triple moonlighter, of Ukraine. Institute of Sociology, as reported by the through the ranks of the police force, begin- Mr. Leshchenko wrote on his blog, pointing Initially denied entry to the building, LigaBiznesInform news agency. ning in his native Zakarpattia Oblast, and out that he also serves as general producer they eventually gained a meeting with Mr. It remains unclear whether Solidarity he has no extensive military experience. for Mr. Poroshenko’s Channel 5 network. Poroshenko that day, who proposed that will compete independently in the elec- It’s highly doubtful that Mr. Heletei, with- He also criticized Mr. Poroshenko’s three their fallen family members be awarded the tions, or as part of a bloc with the pro-EU, out significant military experience, will be appointments to the National Radio and recently created Heavenly Brigade Order. populist Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for able to conduct the systemic reforms that Television Council, all of which are his cro- They also discussed establishing a monu- Reform (UDAR), with which Mr. the armed forces need, said Mykola nies rather than representatives from Kyiv’s ment to the fallen heroes. Poroshenko formed an alliance for the Sunhurovskyi, the director of military pro- civic organizations, such as lawyers who Yet the government has taken steps to presidential election. grams at the Razumkov Center. have worked towards democratic reforms. gradually remove the tents and campers, The military successes in Ukraine’s east “Recruiting outside civilians in managing “Many people who know Poroshenko per- having cleared the Khreshchatyk all the way came two days after Mr. Poroshenko the defense department is not bad,” he told sonally distinguish his one single trait as to Prorizna Street. On July 9, Procurator announced in Parliament whom he had Ukrainian National News. “However, that greediness,” Mr. Leshchenko said. “He doesn’t General Vitalii Yarema called for law enforce- chosen to lead Ukraine’s defense sector. person should be a strategist with a sys- see any point in sharing where he can take ment authorities to clear all government He appointed Lt. Gen. Viktor Muzhenko, temic mentality, perfectly know the nuanc- everything for himself, regardless of whether buildings of Maidan activists and campers 52, as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and es of Ukraine’s armed forces, carry authori- that applies to money, power or his right to and to restore order in the city center. Yuriy Kosyuk, board chairman of Kyiv-based ty and be acceptable to soldiers. Otherwise the exclusive truth to its fullest extent.” “The government needs to demonstrate MHP, as his administration’s first deputy a sabotage of his work is possible.” As an example, he referred to Mr. the renewal of law and order in the coun- chair for coordinating defense. Among the With Mr. Heletei, Mr. Poroshenko has pur- Poroshenko’s failure to recruit the try,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. “The Maidan tasks of Mr. Kosyuk, 45, is to improve the sued an approach of purposefully recruiting Batkivshchyna and Svoboda parliamentary doesn’t further that goal. Moreover, it’s manageability of Ukraine’s defense sector. someone who’s not a military insider, Mr. factions to support his constitutional remembered how the Maidan demanded With his appointments, Mr. Poroshenko Fesenko said, adding, “He appointed Heletei amendments, which include the disman- the renewal of the anti-terrorist operation. remained consistent with his two key crite- because he knows him and trusts him.” tling of the president’s national network of For the president, it’s a factor that restricts ria for government leaders: successful The president also knows Roman state and district administrations. his political maneuvering.” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28 Artist depicts faces of Maidan’s “Revolution of Dignity” by Zenon Zawada KYIV – Ola Rondiak was inspired to paint the faces of Ukrainian women while observing and living through Ukraine’s recent struggles. Most aren’t the faces of anyone in partic- ular. They’re images she drew from deep within her soul, in the chamber of her unconscious, collected from throughout her life, whether from family long gone or daily encounters in Kyiv. Ms. Rondiak’s latest collection of faces, “Revolution of Dignity,” will be on display at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center on July 11-13 during the eighth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival. Four paintings are already on display at a gallery next to St. John the

Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Zenon Zawada Hunter, N.Y. It consists of more than 50 col- Kyiv artist and Cleveland native Ola lages (some of which have been sold) that Rondiak is displaying her collage art work combine acrylic-based drawings with www.olarondiak.com from the Euro-Maidan revolution at the newspaper and magazine clippings. “Revolution Woman 9,” paper collage on canvas by Ola Rondiak. Soyuzivka Heritage Center during its “I wasn’t consciously looking at faces to Ukrainian Cultural Festival on July 11-13. replicate them,” she said of her visits to the occasional smiling visage is an American In the brutal conditions, Paraskevia Euro-Maidan this winter. “It was more relative. Michniak resorted to using potato sacks for Such details as eyes and lips are made for about the overall feeling and aura, and I Ms. Rondiak also drew on traditional her canvases, fish bones for a needle and the colorful photography of magazine clip- think that feeling came out in my faces.” symbols, such as wreaths and embroidered threads from her clothes. Somehow, several pings. Ms. Rondiak began drawing her faces in shirts, without slipping into kitsch. Instead, of these works made it out of Siberia to Ms. “The faces just reflect the pensive and the winter of 2013, almost a year before the the traditional was contemporized, reflect- Rondiak’s grandfather, Roman Michniak, difficult life,” she said. “Sometimes when I Euro-Maidan protests erupted. State perse- ing the harshness of the post-Soviet abyss who was living in Cleveland with their two look them afterwards, or the kids and I cution of Ukraine’s pro-Western and patri- that Ms. Rondiak felt surrounding her. children who survived. look, then we say, ‘Doesn’t that remind you otic forces was in full swing, and prospects “I’m fascinated by the faces of women, But he was never to see his wife of so-and-so?’ Sometimes we start seeing for improving living conditions were bleak. particularly Ukrainian women, as their lives Paraskevia again, who died in her village people in them, but it wasn’t that I con- She had recently returned to her home haven’t been simple or easy. I see them as home after serving eight years in the labor sciously set out to paint that person.” art studio in Ukraine after a four-year peri- very strong and almost hardened by many camp. What did survive was her five or so Ms. Rondiak, 47, has been an active artist od in the U.S. Occasionally, she reconnected generations of struggle and victimization potato sack canvases, which passed ever since moving to Kyiv from the U.S. with with her passions: Ukraine and art. Ms. by outside forces,” she said. through several hands, through the Iron her family in 1995. Rondiak experimented in silk screening Simple things such as hearing the news- Curtain, over a period of 15 years before A native of Strongsville, Ohio, she was and mixed media at a 2010 Soyuzivka gath- paper being read out loud by her husband reaching Ms. Rondiak’s grandfather in engaged in Cleveland’s Plast Ukrainian ering. would evoke feelings that got channelled Cleveland. Scouting Organization and churches before Yet it was being back in her suburban into the art work, Ms. Rondiak said. “When I think about my babtsia’s pursuing her studies in New York, where Kyiv home that prompted her to dip her “I didn’t plan to make them somber or [grandmother’s] life, I don’t think it can get she earned a bachelor’s degree in psycholo- brushes in acrylic paint and tap her soul. sad, but perhaps they’re a direct reflection harder than that: to have her whole family gy and education at Hunter College. She The process resulted in “50 Women,” Ms. of feelings in Ukraine at this time,” she said. be taken from her and then go to a wom- completed a master’s degree in psychology Rondiak’s hailed return to the Kyiv art “I think some are not particularly sad, but en’s labor camp,” she said. and counseling from Cleveland State scene. serious. There is a pain, but also a deep “I’m positive my story isn’t unique. I University. “I just wanted to get back into painting determination.” think most Ukrainian people have had simi- She and her husband, Petro, joined hun- so I kept moving, moving, moving, and the Yet other times, Ms. Rondiak drew inspi- lar tragedies in their families. I read some- dreds in the diaspora who took advantage faces just started coming out,” she said. ration from her own tragic family history, where that if you go to any village in of Ukraine’s independence to see the home- “Before I knew it, there were 50 of them which fuelled the “Icons” series that Ukraine, every house will have a story of land of their parents and grandparents and I said, ‘They’re all staring at me. They emerged on canvas alongside the Euro- how tragedy touched them personally, about which they had only heard stories. need to leave the house!’ And it happened Maidan protest. including families getting torn apart.” “I held Ukraine close to my heart and that my friend with a beautiful garden said, To cope with her suffering, her grand- Ms. Rondiak launched the 15 collages of when I got married and had the opportuni- ‘Why don’t you exhibit them?’ and I agreed mother sewed images depicting the Mother her “Icons” collection based on an unfin- ty to visit, I didn’t think twice,” she said. “I since they had to leave anyway.” of God while serving in a labor camp in ished image of the Mother of God that her think that’s why it’s reflected in my art Only five of the original paintings remain Mordovia. Before being deported, she had mother never completed. because being Ukrainian is an inseparable in her possession, the rest having been lost her family, including a daughter who The paint used to draw their modest, part of my being.” sold. The expressions depicted are as gray died in her arms, in her native village of even meek faces – as is traditional in Ms. Rondiak’s psychology background and stern as the punishing Ukrainian win- Pechenizhyn in the Kolomyia district of the Byzantine iconography – is complemented has also played a critical role. Having never ter during which they were painted. The Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. by various color patterns and newspaper planned a particular project or theme, she clippings to create their traditional has been driven by her intimate link with Byzantine aureole, crowns, clothing and her unconscious. background. She started painted faces as early as More visages, quite similar to the mov- 2006 but they’ve been a part of her soul ing faces of “50 Women,” reappeared to Ms. ever since childhood when she “would have Rondiak during the Euro-Maidan, giving these almost nightmarish faces coming at her another collage project. The common me, bigger and bigger,” she recalled. element throughout them is the wreath and “I even talked about it then that I needed flowing ribbons, which she often made out to do these works to get the faces out of me, of newspaper headlines. but apparently they’re still in me,” she said, “With ‘Revolution of Dignity’, I was incor- referring to her “Conversation with a porating documents, which is a special way Dream” exhibit in 2005. of preserving a part of history in the art- During her trip to the U.S., Ms. Rondiak work as well,” she said. will visit the Ukrainian Museum-Archives Several works feature a thought-provok- in her native Cleveland to discuss exhibiting ing pose of a woman with her hands placed her work. By then, her faces may have fin- behind her head and arms and elbows out- ished preoccupying the depths of her mind. stretched to the widest. The “freedom “I myself am always curious what will pose,” as she refers to it, is so striking that it develop next in my art,” she said. “I’ve never could become Ms. Rondiak’s unique contri- gotten caught up with representing a spe- bution to Euro-Maidan iconography that cific style or theme. I just create whatever will inevitably emerge. needs to come out at the time. Maybe if The expressions are those seen in Ukraine is in a good place I’ll have more Zenon Zawada Byzantine iconography, reflecting Slavic joyful artwork. I’m just creating, exploring, Ola Rondiak (right) greets U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt and his wife, growing and learning, and that’s why art is Mary, at the June 17 opening of her “Images of the Maidan” exhibit at the Fulbright stoicism and the unmoved patience that Center in Kyiv. forms the bedrock of Ukrainian values. just life that way.” No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 5 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

TARAS SHEVCHENKO IN WASHINGTON The Ukrainian Weekly Where’s your community’s news? Foreign Affairs Minister Klimkin’s This week’s issue of our newspaper contains a particularly vibrant installment message on Shevchenko anniversary of the section we call “Community Chronicle.” On two full pages, readers will find Following is the text of the congratulato- The road to the erection of the news from our communities nationwide: Chicago, New York, Binghamton, N.Y., ry message from Foreign Affairs Minister of Shevchenko monument over the ocean was Bethlehem, Pa., Tucson, Ariz., and New Haven, Conn. The stories range from short Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin on the occasion of the long and difficult. Only due to joint efforts by and to the point, or simply photos with captions, to some a bit more lengthy that 50th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko mon- the Ukrainian diaspora members, their provide details about a particular community event. The one thing common to ument’s unveiling in Washington. The text insistence and perseverance, did the monu- them all is that they were submitted by local community activists – you can see was released by the Embassy of Ukraine in ment arise in the very center of Washington. their names in the bylines and photo credits – who want to share their news with the United States. People come here from all ends of the earth other Ukrainians via our newspaper. (Incidentally, our sister publication, the to pay tribute to the Ukrainian genius. Ukrainian-language weekly Svoboda, carries a similar section called “Zhyttia Dear Friends: The Shevchenko monument in Hromady,” or “Community Life.”) This year, we celebrate two jubilees relat- Washington arose as the symbol of libera- Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, the two newspapers published by the ed to the memory of Taras Hryhorovych tion, freedom and independence of all cap- Ukrainian National Association, strive to engage our community and spur it to Shevchenko. tive nations. For Ukrainians, it became the action. Members of our community, for their part, should feel free to use our news- Two hundreds years ago, on March 9, symbol of uniting around Taras and his papers to promote their news, causes and concerns to fellow Ukrainians and other Ukraine gave the world the genius, the brilliant and fair words that do not suc- readers. Unfortunately, as is the case far too often these days, we see folks limiting poet, the prophet. Today, the Ukrainian cumb to censorship or time. their communications to e-mails exchanged among defined groups or on Facebook. American community celebrates the 50th Now, when Ukraine is independent but They don’t understand the value of sharing information with a broader spectrum of anniversary of the monument to the Great faces a threat to its sovereignty and territori- our community via the pages of its most widely read newspapers, The Weekly and Kobzar in Washington, D.C. al integrity, the monument gained a new Washington and Kyiv are divided by thou- meaning – it proves the resilience of Svoboda, which nowadays can be read in both print and online versions. sands of miles. The monument to the first Ukrainians in the fight for their dignity and What’s more, by submitting materials to The Weekly and/or Svoboda (be they U.S. president, who inspired the great son of freedom. It became the symbol of their patri- stories, letters, essays, photos or even advertisements), you are guaranteed a place Ukraine, is very close by. It was not an acci- otism and limitless love for their motherland. in history. The digital archives of our newspapers are a treasure trove of current dent that they met in Washington half a cen- Today we perceive Shevchenko’s words information and a formidable source for those interested in the history of our tury ago – after all, Taras Shevchenko is the as prophesy: “Keep fighting – you are sure Ukrainian community and developments in Ukraine. These archives will endure, same symbol of the supreme ideals of free- to win! God helps you in your fight! For while e-mails, text messages, Facebook posts, Tweets, etc. are fleeting bits of dom for the Ukrainian people as is George fame and freedom march with you, And instant communication. Useful, yes, but perishable. (To be sure, The Weekly also Washington for the American people. right is on your side!” uses Facebook – see https://www.facebook.com/TheUkrainianWeekly – but we use it to post links to interesting items published elsewhere and to share news about developing stories between regular issues.) So, we urge you, dear readers, to use our newspapers. Sharing information and ideas benefits us all, and one success can lead to many others. The Ukrainian Address by Ambassador Motsyk Weekly and Svoboda, in print and online, surely are resources to be used. And, Below is the text of the speech by gathered with these words: “For my hope is working with you, we form a mighty network that keeps us all engaged in our com- Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. Olexander that your magnificent march from the munity life. Motsyk at the June 29 ceremony marking the shadow of the Washington Monument to * * * 50th anniversary of the Shevchenko monu- the foot of the statue of Shevchenko will P.S.: While we’ve got your attention, allow us to mention one more thing that ment in Washington. here kindle a new world movement in the should be better utilized by community members: our online calendar called hearts, minds, words and actions of men; a “Community Events.” The idea behind it is to give community activists a way to Fifty years ago, on June 27, 1964, the never-ending movement dedicated to the keep track of the diverse events, their dates and venues in order to help them plan American capital inaugurated a monument independence and freedom of peoples of and schedule their own events so they do not conflict with others geared to the to Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko, out- all captive nations of the entire world.” same audiences. The calendar appears on the lower left-hand side of our standing Ukrainian poet, philosopher, artist Four American presidents made their homepage, www.ukrweekly.com, and directions on how to use it appear when you and outstanding personality, who entered contribution to honoring Taras Shevchenko. click on the link. It’s really simple, and it’s free. Just a few moments of your time will the global pantheon of cultural heritage. Harry Truman was an honorary head of the get the word out about your event. At the same time, it takes only a few clicks for Back in 1964, the opening of the monu- Shevchenko Monument Committee. Dwight event organizers to find out what has already been scheduled and where. ment to our kobzar in Washington became a Eisenhower finally cleared the way for the historically significant event. It was a victory monument to be installed in Washington of Ukrainians, a certain milestone in their and John F. Kennedy sent his greetings to fight against the Communist Soviet regime American Ukrainians as they dedicated the for the right to have “their own truth, site in September 1963 and facilitated July Turning the pages back... strength and freedom in their own home.” implementation. Lyndon B. Johnson said [of Many of those present here today Shevchenko]: “He was more than a Three years ago, on July 15, 2011, President Barack Obama, remember well that the history of con- Ukrainian – he was a statesman and citizen 15 by official proclamation, declared July 17-23 as Captive Nations struction of the monument was quite dra- of the world. He was more than a poet – he Week for 2011. matic and lasted almost five years. It did was a valiant crusader for the rights and 2011 President Obama stated: “There are times in the course of his- not come as a surprise, because it was a freedom of men.” tory when the actions of ordinary people yearning for freedom showdown between two powerful forces, In the presence of our colleagues from ignite the desires of people everywhere. Such brave actions led America – the symbol of freedom, and the the U.S. Department of State, I avail myself to the birth of our nation, the fall of the Soviet Union and countless other achievements Soviet Union, justly called the “Prison of of this opportunity to express, on behalf of that have shaped our world. During Captive Nations Week, we remember the men and Nations.” Hostile Communist anti-Ukraini- Ukraine, our limitless gratitude to the women throughout the world still suffering under oppressive regimes, and we underscore an forces fought hard to make the Congress American people, government and our commitment to advancing freedom’s cause.” revoke its act on the construction of the Congress, and to everyone who made their Inaugurated in 1959 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower amidst an escalating Cold War, monument. Even after the groundbreaking contribution to the construction of the the annual Captive Nations Week proclamations have affirmed America’s support for indi- ceremony, there were attempts to revise monument here in Washington. I am espe- vidual liberties of those living under Communist oppression. Our world has transformed the decision. Ultimately, all those efforts cially grateful to the Ukrainian community, dramatically since the first proclamation, as Mr. Obama noted the burst of freedom follow- proved futile, primarily because of the joint which was a kind of “people’s lobby” of the ing the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union, which “led to the emer- powerful efforts by Ukrainian Americans cause. I’d like to make special mention of gence of new democracies that are now steadfast allies of the United States and key con- and the steadfast support of the U.S. admin- Dr. Lev Dobriansky, the president of the tributors to the expansion of human rights worldwide.” istration. Ukrainian Congress Committee [of “…We will continue to oppose the use of violence and repression and will support the June 27, 1964, became Ukrainian Day in America] at the time, whose initiative led to universal rights of freedom of religion expression and peaceful assembly; equality for men America. The solemn ceremony of inaugu- the establishment of the Shevchenko and women under the rule of law; and the right of people to choose their leaders,” Mr. ration of the monument fully matched the Monument Committee and whose contri- Obama said. greatness of Taras Shevchenko. The festivi- bution to the grand monument can hardly “This week, we rededicate ourselves to promoting democratic values, economic devel- ties were attended by 100,000 people, be overestimated. opment and respect for human dignity, and we express our solidarity with freedom-seek- including delegations from Canada, Speaking at the unveiling, Dwight ing people everywhere whose future reflects our greatest hope for peace. […] I call upon Argentina, Great Britain, Germany, France, Eisenhower, the 34th U.S. president, said: the people of the United States to reaffirm our deep commitment to all those working for Belgium and Australia. Representatives of “It is not only merely for today, but for all human rights and dignity around the world.” the U.S. government and foreign ambassa- time to come that we today present to the dors were also in attendance. As he world this statue of Taras Shevchenko, bard This year’s Captive Nations Week is to take place July 20-26. unveiled the Shevchenko monument, of Ukraine and freedom fighter, to perpetu- Source: “President Obama’s Captive Nations Week proclamation,” The Ukrainian Weekly, President Eisenhower called the poet a July 24, 2011. Ukrainian hero and addressed the people (Continued on page 16) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

“CTO” project to unveil plaques coast to coast Th e global war of ideas What is Russian President Vladimir Ukraine,” he separates the American peo- Putin thinking? Pointing to his alleged mis- ple, whom he regards as friends of Russia, steps, errors and miscalculations, the “opti- from America’s ruling elite, whom he mists” consider him irrational and erratic. regards as enemies. He presents a fanciful The “pessimists,” on the other hand, think account of Ukrainian and Russian history, this “little colonel” with the Napoleon com- declaring that there are really “two” plex is not so stupid. Ukraines and advising America not to inter- A judo enthusiast, Mr. Putin is always alert fere in their affairs. to his adversaries’ weaknesses, keeping When Russian forces and their collabora- them off balance and letting them fall of their tors declared a “Novorossiya” (“New own weight. Like a good chess player, he has Russia”) in the Donbas, Mr. Dugin produced several strategies in mind, switching from a lengthy essay on the topic. (“Rozhdenie one to another according to what dangers Novorossiii.” http://novorossia.su/ and opportunities his opponent presents. We node/1726) In his view, this new polity is UCCLF cannot tell who is right. But it is always a based on a specific Don Cossack ethnic The plaque that will be placed at 100 sites throughout Canada on August 22. mistake to underestimate the enemy. group that distinguishes it from Kyivan and Yet neither the optimists nor the pessi- Galician Ukraine, as well as from Russia. Dear Editor: foundational work. These plaques will hal- mists pay much attention to Mr. Putin’s ideas. New Russia is not merely an expansion of low the memory of all of the victims of the To mark the 100th anniversary of Even if this is a new Cold War, some hold, ide- the Russian Federation, but the first step in internment operations and help educate Canada’s first national internment opera- ology no longer plays a part. And even if it the creation of a new Great Russia. This our fellow Canadians about a little-known tions of 1914-1920, the Ukrainian does, Mr. Putin does not really believe in it; reborn civilization will be Orthodox by reli- episode in Canada’s national history. That Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation (www. at most, he only exploits it to his advantage. gion. It will cultivate social justice, bringing fulfills the mandates of the Canadian First ucclf.ca) will be unveiling 100 plaques on But Mr. Putin’s sincerity is beside the down the oligarchs (such as those who cur- World War Internment Recognition Fund August 22, the 100th anniversary of the point. Even if philosophical ideas do not rently rule in Ukraine) and establishing a and the UCCLF. War Measures Act. determine his actions, they do affect his sort of “Orthodox socialism.” But New I want to add that this is the first time in This initiative, the “CTO” (one hundred) domestic audience. Analysts have identified Russia does not oppose the Ukrainian lan- Canadian history that any community has project, enjoys the financial support of the several Russian philosophers whom the guage, Mr. Dugin asserts; rather, it assigns attempted to unveil 100 historical plaques UCCLF and the Endowment Council of the Russian president allegedly favors. Among the “mova” its rightful place in Russia. In Canadian First World War Internment from coast to coast at the same (local) time. them are Vladimir Soloviev (1853-1900), opposition to American liberalism and its Recognition Fund (www.internmentcana- This couldn’t happen without the enthusi- Nikolai Berdiayev (1874-1948) and Ivan lackeys – the “Nazi liberals” who rule in Kyiv da.ca). astic support of hundreds of volunteers in Ilyin (1883-1954). A mystic and poet who – Great Russia stands for Slavic civilization. All 100 plaques will be unveiled at 11 100 communities across the country, from converted to Roman Catholicism, Soloviev Mr. Dugin’s ideology has won some sym- a.m. (local time) in Ukrainian, Croatian, Amherst (Nova Scotia) to Nanaimo (British is hardly an ominous figure. Born in Kyiv, pathy in the West. Leftists applaud its expo- Serbian, German, and Hungarian churches Columbia)and Grand Prairie (Alberta) to the émigré Berdiayev produced a trenchant sure of American imperialism. Paleo- and cultural centers, as well as in local and Val D’Or (Quebec), to name but a few ven- critique of Bolshevism. Ilyin (not to be con- conservatives, including commentator Pat Buchanan, sympathize with a Russia that they regional museums and other public ven- ues. We’re also very grateful to our fused with the Viennese-born philosopher see as a victim of arrogant Western bullying, ues, creating a wave of unveilings, moving Ukrainian Catholic Patriarch Sviatoslav, the Ivan Illich or the Kazakh weightlifter Illya and which stands for conservative values from east to west, from coast to coast. Orthodox and Catholic metropolitans of Ilyin) is not so well-known, but his influ- such as faith and family. More fundamentally, Beginning in 1994, the Ukrainian Canada, the national executive of the ence on Vladimir Putin has been docu- many Christians – Catholics and Protestants, Canadian Civil Liberties Association (www. Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the repre- mented. (Andrew Stuttaford, “The (Re) birth of Ivan Ilyin, National Review Online, as well as Orthodox – are drawn to the uccla.ca) began placing historical markers sentatives of the other affected communi- April 19. http://www.nationalreview.com/ Russian crusade against Western liberalism. to recall the internment operations, hoping ties and many of our internee descendants corner/376109/rebirth-ivan-ilyin-andrew- “There is a great deal of truth,” wrote to eventually have a plaque at each of the 24 for their help. stuttaford). This émigré legal and religious Polish philosopher Józef Tischner over two camp sites. We started with Kingston’s own A list of all 100 of the CTO sites is avail- thinker was a conservative, a monarchist decades ago, “in the statement that after the Fort Henry, the location of Canada’s first able at www.uccla.ca. and an opponent of liberalism. confrontation with communism Christianity permanent internment camp. Over the Lubomyr Luciuk It is Aleksandr Dugin, however, whom must enter into a confrontation with liberal- course of some 20 years, our volunteers and Kingston, Ontario Western commentators like to associate ism” (“Christianity in the Post-Communist supporters have made sure each intern- with the Putin regime. Perhaps this is Vacuum,” Religion, State and Society, Vol. 20, ment camp location has been marked. The letter-writer is the CTO project because of Mr. Dugin’s 2008 prediction that Nos. 3 and 4, 1992, p. 338). This is not, of The CTO project builds on the UCCLA’s leader. Russian troops might some day occupy the course, the classical European liberalism of Crimea and the rest of Ukraine. Perhaps it the Maidan and its diaspora sympathizers, events to the next generation. is because Mr. Dugin provides an ideologi- focused on democracy, human rights and the I was especially grateful and impressed cal rationale for Mr. Putin’s political moves rule of law. Rather, it is the WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, and Democratic) Soyuzivka’s by a few highly dedicated staff members – and thus is exposed to the consequences liberalism obsessed with race, sex, gender and their teams. of their vagaries. (Halya Coynash, “Intrigue and LGBT rights, and preaching feminism, shining stars Stefko Drabyk was our daily contact/ over ‘dismissal’ of Putin’s ideologue, secularism and post-modernism (John Dear Editor: support person for all things at Soyuzivka. Alexander Dugin,” Human Rights in Ukraine, July 1, http://www.khpg.org/en/ Schindler, “Putinism and the Anti-WEIRD My family and I just enjoyed two won- He works hard and has a positive leader- Coalition,” The XX Committee, April 7, ship attitude. index.php?id=1404029911). derful weeks at the beautiful Soyuzivka Or perhaps it’s just that his philosophy is http://20committee.com/2014/04/07/ Sonia Semanyszyn and the front office Heritage Center, where we attended two so downright bizarre. Thus, in a review of putinism-and-the-anti-weird-coalition/). team attended to our needs with experi- tours of Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat,” a day camp James Heiser’s recent study of Duginism, Does the first type of liberalism lead inevita- ence and a warm smile. for Ukrainian-speaking children. Robert Zubrin concludes that Mr. Dugin’s bly to the second? If so, Christian liberals Andrey Sonevytsky and his team pre- Much can be said about Soyuzivka today, “theology” is a kind of gnostic post-Christian have deluded themselves, and Russian con- pared delicious meals with efficiency; and which hosted 80 “ptashata” children over a Satanic death cult. (Robert Zubin, “Dugin’s servatism may be traditional Europe’s savior. two-week period. Our feelings continue yet Ando Oprysko, Andrij Stefanyshyn and Evil Theology,” National Review Online, May Such alignments leave Ukrainians ideo- another season: the magnificent landscape team provided good cheer with kindness. 18, http://www.nationalreview.com/arti- logically boxed in. Must we choose between and nature, the need/hope for improve- The visiting workers from Ukraine not cle/380614/dugins-evil-theology-robert- corrupt Russian authoritarianism and ments (electrical/plumbing/facilities), but only helped provide excellent service, but zubrin/page/0/1). Mr. Dugin’s philosophy, if Ukrainophobia on the one hand, and preda- mostly how lucky we are to have this won- also created a warm Ukrainian environment. one can call it that, combines elements of tory Western capitalism and moral decay on derful heritage center to visit each summer A special thank you to these shining stars, national communism, fascism, Russian the other? We may not need an alternative and throughout the year. and their teams, at Soyuzivka! We look for- ultra-nationalism and anti-Western neo- ideology, but do we have our own ideas? We can celebrate our rich Ukrainian her- ward to visiting you all again – very soon. Eurasianism. In the present context, Ideas are not mere window-dressing for itage together with family and friends, and Motria Jaremko Eurasianism is basically the attitude that politics. They are real, and they are important. pass on the traditions of camps and social Stockholm, Sweden Russia doesn’t need to abandon its tradi- Today, Ukraine and Ukrainians are caught up tions and curry favor with the West, or con- willy-nilly in a global clash of ideas which they form to its standards, because in today’s cannot control. At the least, they should try to Notice regarding letters to the editor world, the West is no longer dominant. understand them – and respond. Please note: Letters to the editor must include the complete mailing address and Mr. Dugin’s style is pretentious and bom- daytime phone number of the letter-writer. bastic, but his thinking is cunning. In his Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at recent “Letter to the American People on [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 9

Barricades and a memorial to a hero of the Euro-Maidan, Belarusian Ukrainian Borislaw Bilash II Mykhailo Zhyznevskyi, age 25. “Remember them,” says a memorial to the heroes of the Maidan. Reflections on serving as UCCA’s international election observer mission co-chair

by Tamara Olexy ing for the people. and day out about the potential for trouble polling stations on time; campaign posters Yes, this election was different. It was leading up to and including election day. still present and official candidate posters Having had the opportunity to monitor unique not only because the Maidan stood We were warned not to send our observers and CEC voting instructions missing at a every presidential and parliamentary elec- as its backdrop, but because the people of to the east, advised to keep away from few polling stations; frustration among vot- tion in Ukraine since 1994, I wanted to Ukraine were filled with determination – crowds, counseled to blend in and even ers due to long lines; and several polling share my impressions of the recent May 25 determined to prove to the world that they frightened by recommendations of what to stations located on the second and third early presidential election, as I believe this were committed to democracy, sovereignty do if kidnapped. All of these recommenda- floors of buildings, making it difficult for election was unique. and national unity. tions were heeded and taken seriously by older and handicapped voters to access the Walking through the Maidan in the early It was against this background that our our observers. polling sites – were minor. The violations hours of May 21, a somber feeling came volunteers served as international election Despite these warnings, our observers – witnessed by the UCCA observers were not over me. Here, on the central boulevard of observers. As the Ukrainian Congress who monitored the presidential elections in systemic, nor did they alter the outcome of this magnificent and historic city, the rem- Committee of America’s co-chair of mis- 14 oblasts throughout Ukraine, including the election. With reports from 725 polling nants of the Maidan remained in plain view, sion, I had the pleasure of working with a Cherkasy, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, stations the UCCA’s short-term observer anchored by the torched trade union build- team of 222 dedicated individuals who vol- Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, teams reported that 96 percent of precincts ing. Tents and make-shift barricades built unteered their service – taking time off Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, Zakarpattia, had performances deemed “good” or “very from the street’s cobblestones lined the from work and sacrificing their family lives Zaporizhia and Zhytomyr, as well as at the good.” This is a very high standard of per- sidewalks; piles of tires and scrap metal – to monitor what some have called the diplomatic posts in the United States – wit- formance for any election cycle. The voting enclosed the Maidan; and burnt out cars most important election in Ukraine’s histo- nessed just the opposite. Ukrainians orga- proceeded, in most of the country, unhin- stood like bookends. ry since its independence in 1991. nized a national election that took place dered. But what stood out the most was the These international election observers peacefully and democratically. The UCCA The citizens of Ukraine pulled off a dem- hundreds of photos of the fallen heroes, the were a mixed group of people. They includ- applauds the efforts of the government of ocratic triumph. They democratically elect- flowers which remain fresh, and the candles ed many members of the Ukrainian diaspo- Ukraine and the Central Election ed a president in the first round. And I, for which continue to burn. The entire Maidan ra, but also Americans with no Ukrainian Commission to utilize every means avail- one, wish President Petro Poroshenko is a living memorial to Ukraine’s heroes, and roots or ties to Ukraine; most were profi- able to ensure that the May 25 election took Godspeed in the arduous tasks that lie a stark reminder of the sacrifices Ukrainians cient in the Ukrainian and/or Russian lan- place. ahead of him, and peace and prosperity for made during the months-long protests to guages, yet some had no Slavic language During the UCCA debriefing on May 27, all the people of Ukraine. rid the country of a corrupt president. skills at all; there were experienced observ- every single UCCA team leader praised the Finally, I want to personally thank each The Euro-Maidan demonstrations, ers who have served with the UCCA on conduct of the election. Many even men- and every individual who participated as a which began in November of last year, fun- many missions, but also first-time monitors. tioned that, after they showed their accred- member of the UCCA’s delegation of inter- damentally changed the political dynamic What every UCCA observer had in com- itations, Precinct Election Commissioners national election observers. You all made in Ukraine. The protests that began with mon, however, was the wish to see the will warmly greeted them and thanked them an invaluable contribution to Ukraine’s anger over the government’s abrupt refusal of the Ukrainian people be fulfilled and the for being a part of this historic day for fledgling democracy and made me proud to to sign the European Union-Ukraine voice of the Ukrainian people be heard. It Ukraine. serve as the UCCA’s co-chair of mission. It Association Agreement morphed into a was because of this desire that our observ- Was the election completely free of vio- was an honor to work with you, and I do demand for dignity and respect. After ers traveled on their own dime to partici- lations? No, but the violations witnessed – hope our paths will cross again. months of protests and the murder of over pate in our mission – for which the UCCA is such as the inability of a few PECs to open Slava Ukrayini! Glory to Ukraine! 100 innocents, Russia’s illegal annexation extremely grateful and of which we are of Crimea and Russian-supported terror- proud. ism in the Donbas, a snap presidential elec- Initially, we did not know what to expect. tion was announced. As a result, a lot was Everyone was aware of the potential dan- at stake in this election: human dignity, ger they could face, given the precarious UCCA initiates #UkrainianSTORM Committee national unity, as well as electing a presi- situation in Ukraine: Russian-supported NEW YORK – At the recent executive Information Service (UNIS) in Washington dent accountable to the people and work- violence in Donetsk and Luhansk, threats board meeting of the Ukrainian Congress in advocating the interests of Ukraine and to prevent any voting in that region, the Committee of America, which took place the Ukrainian American community Tamara Olexy is president of the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, etc. at the UCCA headquarters in New York before the U.S. government and the media. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Our UCCA mission was warned day in City on June 7, a decision was made to The UCCA is currently looking for vol- establish a special committee dedicated unteers to serve on this committee – to combating recent attacks on Ukrainian including historians, social media experts, culture and history, and especially disin- journalists, fundraisers, and scholars. formation regarding current events in Those interested in volunteering to serve Ukraine. as members on this special UCCA com- Noting that the vicious disinformation mittee may contact the UCCA National campaign currently being waged against Office either by phone, 212-228-6840, or Ukraine must be countered immediately, e-mail, [email protected]. the UCCA has launched the #Ukrainian Special fund-raising efforts are being STORM Committee. The committee will organized to help finance the work of the consist of volunteers willing to dedicate committee. The UCCA is appealing to all their time and energy to enhancing concerned members of the Ukrainian Ukraine’s reputation before the global community nationwide to donate now to community and countering the recent the critical work of the #Ukrainian slander against the Ukrainian nation. STORM Committee. Tax-deductible dona- The committee will be set up to func- tions may be sent to: UCCA tion as a vital resource for the Western #UkrainianSTORM, 203 Second Ave., press and to assist the Ukrainian National New York, NY 10003. UCCA election monitors at their debriefing in Kyiv after election day. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

Thursday, July 24, 2014 Saturday, July 26, 2014 The Breakers at 9 p.m. The Elms Tent at 11 a.m. Reception Preceding on The Terrace at 7:30 p.m. The Newport Music Festival Extends a Warm Welcome to Ukrainian The Celestial Hundred Prize Winners Concert in Memory of Kyiv’s “Independence Maidan” Martyrs Winner of the 1995 Khmelnytsky International FeaturingНебесна the American Debut of Ukrainian Сотня Bandurist/Vocalist Folk Instruments Competition Larysa Dedyuch Larysa Dedyuch The Newport Debut of Ukrainian Bandurist Winner of the 1993 International Bandurist Competition Roman Hrynkiv Roman Hrynkiv And the North American Debut of Ukrainian Pianist Winner of the 2012 International Competition for Young Pianists Roman Lopatynskyi in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz

ПРОГРАМА КОНЦЕРТУ «НЕБЕСНА СОТНЯ» Roman Lopatynskyi PROGRAM OF THE CONCERT “THE CELESTIAL HUNDRED”

Мелодеклямація – MELODIC RECITATION Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) Мені однаково – IT IS ALL THE SAME TO ME INDEED 200th Anniversary Written in St. Petersburg prison, May 1847 Larysa Dedyuch and Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Мелодія – MELODY Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Myroslav Skoryk (b.1938) Ой, три шляхи широкії – OH, THREE WIDE ROADS Music by Yakiv Stepovy (1883-1921) Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Lyrics by Taras Shevchenko Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Чи винна голубка – GUILTY DOVE Music by Hnat Khotkevych (1877-1938) Lyrics by Taras Shevchenko Плач Ярославни – LAMENT OF YAROSLAVNA Music by Ivan Kučerenko-Kučuhura (1878-1943) Гуцульська фантазія – HUTSUL FANTASY Lyrics by Taras Shevchenko Larysa Dedyuch, bandura and vocals Веснянка – SONG OF SPRING Пісня вітру – WIND SONG Roman Hrynkiv (b.1969) Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Сюїта №2 «Небесна Сотня» – SUITE NO. 2 “THE CELESTIAL HUNDRED” World Premiere Чотири воли пасу я – I’M SHEPHERDING FOUR OXEN Гуцульська фантазія – HUTSUL FANTASY Ukrainian Folk Song Веснянка – SONG OF SPRING Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv (b.1969) Мальви – MALVA (Mallows - a plant) Music and Lyrics by Volodymyr Ivasiuk (1949-1979) Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Зоре Моя Вечірня – OH MY BEAUTIFUL EVENING STAR Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912) *INTERMISSION* Words from the poem Princess by Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) Прелюдіі – PRELUDE from Op. 28 Frédéric François Chopin (1810-1849) PAVANE POUR UNE INFANTE DÉFUNTE (1899) Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Roman Hrynkiv, bandura and vocals Павана (Pavane for a Dead Princess) Павана – PAVANE IN F# MINOR, Op. 50 (1887) Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Ой, літає Соколенко – OH THE FALCON FLIES Ukrainian Folk Song Прелюдія сі-мінор – PRELUDE IN B MINOR Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv Arranged by Alexander Siloti (1863-1945) Вокаліз – VOCALISE, Op. 34, No. 14 Sergei Rachmanino€ (1873-1943) Пливе кача – FLOATING DUCKLING Lemko National Dirge from Fourteen Songs (1912) Arranged (1951) by Alan Richardson (1904-1978) Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv Прелюдіі – PRELUDES from Op. 23 and Op. 32 Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Мелодія – MELODY Myroslav Skoryk (b.1938) Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Roman Hrynkiv, bandura *INTERMISSION* Пливе кача – FLOATING DUCKLING Lemko National Dirge Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv Piano Works to be Announced from the Stage Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Roman Lopatynskyi, piano

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which began with the singing of the Anniversary... American and Ukrainian national anthems by the Prometheus Ukrainian Men’s Chorus (Continued from page 1) of Philadelphia. The Rev. Wasyl Starukh, Ukraine and a free and democratic and inde- pastor of the Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of pendent Ukrainian state by the United States the Holy Family, led the opening prayer. of America.” Prometheus returned to the monu- He noted that Ukraine is undergoing a ment’s pedestal with a few more renditions very dramatic period in its existence since of songs set to Shevchenko’s poems, among independence, having been subjected to them “The Mighty Dnipr’ Roars and attacks and the annexation of Crimea by Groans” about the Dnipro River, which was Russia, which is trying to destroy the recited in English by Peter Fedynsky, who Ukrainian people’s unity and their progres- last year translated and published the com- sion toward Europe. plete “Kobzar” collection of Shevchenko’s He added, however, that “the will of the poems in English. people of Ukraine, the will of the Maidan As was the case for the 1964 monument will never be stopped,” and pointed out unveiling ceremony, it was a scorchingly that on the previous day President Petro sunny and highly humid afternoon this year Poroshenko had signed the Association as well, which persuaded most of the estimat- Yaro Bihun Agreement with the European Union, ed 200 participants to gather in the shade of which, he said, would certainly have been Dr. Paula Dobriansky recalls the feelings of her father, Dr. Lev Dobriansky, about the goal of achieving Ukrainian independence. As president of the UCCA, he was the the large tree at the edge of the memorial the wish of Taras Shevchenko. grounds and not immediately in front of the Another prominent speaker at the event, moving force in getting the Shevchenko monument erected in Washington. monument as they normally would. Dr. Paula Dobriansky, a senior fellow at the As reported in the media then, an esti- Belfer Center for Science and International tion of Crimea and the unrest and Russian noon were Bohdana Urbanovych of the mated 100,000 Ukrainians from the U.S., Affairs at Harvard University’s John F. provocation waged in eastern and south- Shevchenko Scientific Society and Svitlana Kennedy School of Government, noted that ern Ukraine, she added. Dr. Paula Shiells, director of The Washington Group Canada, Europe and South America partici- her father, Lev Dobriansky, “always believed Dobriansky called on Ukrainians to contin- Cultural Fund. pated in the 1964 unveiling ceremony, very firmly that Ukrainians and Ukraine ue their fight until Ukraine consolidates its Michael Sawkiw Jr., director of the which was preceded by a mass march by would achieve independence” and that “the national integrity and sovereignty. Ukrainian National Information Service, some 40,000 of them from the Washington whole essence of this statue underscores truly Earlier in her career, Paula Dobriansky was the master of ceremonies for the event, Monument to the Shevchenko statue. the meaning of an independent Ukraine.” had served as undersecretary of state for “I know that my father believed very democracy and global affairs from 2001 to firmly that with the unveiling of this statue 2009 and in other key foreign and diplomat- that it would be a reminder to all about the ic policy positions under five U.S. presidents. SAVE THE DATE importance Ukraine’s independence, of The current senior Ukrainian policy Ukraine’s right for its own existence. And advisor at the State Department, Michael C. UNWLA Br. 86 that it would be part of the battle that was Keyes, also spoke briefly at the commemo- waged at that time, and even right up to the ration, stressing that the United States 50th Anniversary Luncheon very present,” she said. stands together with Ukraine and the Dr. Paula Dobriansky noted that the mon- Ukrainian people. October 19, 2014 ument has been visited by every Ukrainian “Let us recommit ourselves to a brighter president traveling to Washington, every future for a sovereign and free Ukraine, a Ukrainian American Cultural Center Ukrainian ambassador here, and many U.S. united Ukraine, where all Ukrainians can 60 N. Je erson Rd., Whippany, NJ officials and members of Congress. develop their potential and contribute to the And today it has a special meaning in world the way Taras Shevchenko did,” he said. Further information to be announced. view of the Maidan protests, the annexa- Also addressing the gathering that after- 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 13

Volodymyr Mezentsev Bone chess piece discovered among the Volodymyr Mezentsev remnants of the service structure at The 17th century citadel of the Baturyn fortress, reconstructed on the basis of archaeological data in 2008. Mazepa’s court in Honcharivka in 2012. New CIUS publication on the culture of the Kozak elite at Mazepa’s capital

by Volodymyr Mezentsev Thanks to the work of this expedition, this town has become probably from Mazepa’s rich palace library. Archaeological the only one of several capitals of the Hetmanate where research testifies to the high level of craftsmanship in the TORONTO – Since 2001, Canadian and Ukrainian annual systematic field explorations have been carried out hetman capital and penetration of European literature and archaeologists and historians have cooperated in exploring for 13 years. These are vital to the study of the hitherto lit- art into it, as well as the broad trade connections of Baturyn the antiquities of Baturyn in the Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine. tle-known culture and lifestyle of the Kozak elite. with the West, Russia and Turkey. Historical sources also Excavations in the town and the dissemination of their A recent publication on this subject is the richly illustrat- inform us of secret diplomatic relations between Mazepa findings have been sponsored by the Kowalsky Program ed booklet by Zenon Kohut, Volodymyr Mezentsev, Yurii and the Turkish sultan, and the presence of his portrait in for the Study of Eastern Ukraine at the Canadian Institute Sytyi and Viacheslav Skorokhod, “Rozkopky u Baturyni the hall of the Honcharivka palace. of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS), University of Alberta, the 2012 r. Kultura Kozatskoyi Elity Mazepynoho Dvoru” The booklet describes excavations of the graves of casu- Shevchenko Scientific Society of America, the Pontifical (Excavations at Baturyn in 2012: The Culture of the Kozak alties of the Muscovite onslaught discovered near the Institute of Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto Elite at Mazepa’s Court). The 56-page color publication of Rozumovsky palace. It discusses recent Ukrainian and and the Ucrainica Research Institute in Toronto. this historical and archaeological study, addressed to a gen- English articles (in print and online) by archaeologists The leading historian of the Hetmanate, ex-director of eral readership, has been sponsored by CIUS and the investigating the fall of Baturyn and graves of the victims of CIUS and present director of the Kowalsky Program, Prof. Ucrainica Research Institute. the 1708 massacre. There is a review of the latest results of Zenon Kohut, heads this undertaking. The late poetess The booklet outlines the work of Canadian and Ukrainian physico-anthropological analysis of the remains of 17th- Volodymyra Wasylyszyn and her husband, the artist researchers of Baturyn and acknowledges the sponsors, 18th-century townsfolk exhumed by the expedition. Roman Wasylyszyn of Philadelphia, have been generous benefactors and other supporters of this project in North The publication is illustrated with portraits, photos of patrons of the historical and archaeological research on America. It provides a concise historical overview of the selected archaeological finds, excavated remnants of edific- Baturyn. The Baturyn Canada-Ukraine archaeological town during the Princely and Kozak eras, focusing on es, exteriors and interiors of the restored hetman palaces, expedition is based at the Taras Shevchenko National Mazepa’s distinguished reign, the total ruination of Baturyn churches and the citadel in Baturyn, its aerial views, and University of Chernihiv. in 1708, the rebuilding of the town by the last hetman of computer reconstructions of the architecture and adorn- Archaeologists have established that this settlement Left-Bank Ukraine, Kyrylo Rozumovsky (1750-1764), and its ment of Mazepa’s principal residence in Honcharivka and emerged in the late 11th century as a border fortress of the subsequent decline in the 19th and 20th centuries. The raz- of articles of Kozak officers’ accoutrement. Photos of the Chernihiv principality. From 1669 to 1708, Baturyn was ing of Mazepa’s capital and the barbaric torture and murder public commemorations of anniversaries of the Baturyn the capital of the Hetmanate, where the hetmans resided of all its inhabitants are presented on the basis of the hereto- tragedy in 2012 and 2013 are also included. References to with their military forces and the households of Kozak offi- fore little-known 1734 chronicle by the Kozak officer Yakiv the relevant scholarly literature are provided at the end. cers (starshyna) and state officials, as well as government Radkevych, which was published in Kyiv in 2012. The booklet will be of interest to the general public and institutions were located. The town flourished during the The authors examine materials of the 2012-2013 exca- scholars alike. It is available for $8.95 and can be pur- reign of the eminent Hetman Ivan Mazepa (1687-1709). vations of the remnants of the burned-out palace, the chased from CIUS Press in a number of ways: online by In 1708, the residents of Baturyn supported Mazepa’s church and the spacious service structure located at credit card via a secure Internet connection, http://www. uprising for the independence of the Kozak state from Mazepa’s manor in the Baturyn suburb of Honcharivka. ciuspress.com/catalogue/history/333/kul%27tura- Moscow and vigorously defended their fortified town The investigation of debris from this palace is of great kozats%27koyi-ieliti-maziepinogheo-devoru; by e-mail, against the army of Tsar Peter I. Suffering heavy casualties importance to the study of local and Kyivan construction [email protected]; by telephone, 780-492–2973; by fax, themselves, the Russian troops nevertheless seized the het- and decorative techniques, as well as Western influences 780-492–4967; or by regular mail, CIUS Press, 4-30 man capital and sacked and burned it to the ground. In on Ukrainian baroque architecture and art. The numerous Pembina Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada order to punish the insurgents, tsarist troops massacred artifacts unearthed at the site of the service building pro- T6G 2H8. Outside Canada, prices are in U.S. dollars. The the captive Kozaks, municipal officials and the entire civil- vide valuable insight into the prosperity, enlightenment, National Executive of the League of Ukrainian Canadians in ian population – up to 14,000 people in all. intellectual pursuits, and cultural interests of Kozak offi- Toronto also sells the booklets of this series (telephone, The decade-long excavations in Baturyn, together with cers, adjutants (pokoyevi) and scribes/clerks (pysari, kant- 416-516-8223; e-mail, [email protected]). the reconstruction of the citadel, churches, the military trea- seliarysty) working in the hetman’s private quarters, chan- This summer, the Canada-Ukraine expedition will sury house, the court hall and hetmans’ palaces on the basis cellery, archives and library at Mazepa’s palace. resume excavating the sites of Mazepa’s villa and the het- of archaeological and architectural investigations, have cre- An analysis of these finds reveals that the residents of this man’s fortress, as well as searching for new archaeological ated an image of the destroyed capital of the Kozak realm. structure played chess and read illustrated books borrowed evidence of the 1708 tragedy in Baturyn. Because of the current crises in Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has suspended its previous support of the excavations. The continuation of the Baturyn project this year depends fully on funding from sponsors and donors in North America. Benefactors who wish to support historical and archae- ological research of Baturyn and the publication of its results are kindly invited to send donations to: Prof. Martin Dimnik, Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, 59 Queen’s Park Crescent E., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 2C4. A renowned Canadian historian of Rus’-Ukraine, Prof. Dimnik, is a researcher of medieval Baturyn and a financial director of this archaeological project. Tax receipts will be sent to all residents in Canada and the United States, and donors will be gratefully acknowledged in related publica- tions and public lectures. Reconstructions by Volodymyr Mezentsev and Serhii For more information about the research on Baturyn, Dmytriienko of the ornamented leather belts of Kozak Volodymyr Mezentsev readers in North America may contact Dr. Mezentsev, exec- officers, based on the materials of the 2012-2013 excava- Fragment of a bronze book casing featuring the engraved tions of the service building at Mazepa’s manor. figure of a man playing a trumpet. Excavations of the utive director of the project, in Toronto (416–766–1408 or (Computer photo collage by S. Dmytriienko.) service structure west of Mazepa’s palace in 2012. [email protected]). 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

European Union and realizing a Europe NEWSBRIEFS whole, free and at peace. It is not just that these agreements link the EU’s eastern (Continued from page 2) neighbors into its single market and unlock troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and was new opportunities for trade and assistance. TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 developed for better protection and lighter Today, Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine have or e-mail [email protected] weight than earlier types, making it more signaled their readiness to undertake effective in combat operations. Other recent important economic and legal reforms that will make them stronger, more vibrant SERVICES PROFESSIONALS deliveries of U.S. assistance include 1,000 sleeping mats and 3,600 camouflage jack- democracies.” Mr. Kerry’s statement also ets, while 400 boxes of gauze bandages and said: “We continue to support the territorial 1,000 helmet covers will be delivered short- integrity of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. ly. These shipments are part of a U.S. non- The decision on the best path to security, lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling more prosperity and a better future for their citi- than $23 million and also including first aid zens is one that can and should be made by kits, night vision goggles, communications these sovereign nations, and by them alone. equipment and other materiel to facilitate We applaud the hard work and determina- the operations of the Ukrainian military and tion that has brought them to this point, and State Border Guard Service to assist them in we will continue to stand with them as they work to implement key reforms and build their efforts to halt acts of terrorism in east- more prosperous, stable, and democratic ern Ukraine. U.S. security assistance to societies.” (U.S. Department of State) Ukraine is ongoing and further assistance shipments are planned. (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) Condolences on death of Shevardnadze Russian court charges Ukrainian minister WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry offered condolences on the pass- MOSCOW – Moscow’s Basman District ing of former Georgian President Eduard Court has charged Ukraine’s Internal Shevardnadze on July 7. He noted: “As for- Affairs Minister Arsen Avakov in absentia eign minister of the Soviet Union in the with involvement in murders and other 1980s, Shevardnadze played an instrumen- crimes. Judge Natalya Mushnikova ruled on tal role with President [Mikhail] Gorbachev, July 9 that Mr. Avakov must be held in pre- President [Ronald] Reagan and Secretary trial detention for two months if he is ever [George] Shultz in bringing the Cold War to brought to Russia. Mr. Avakov is accused of an end. He reduced the risk of nuclear con- organizing murders, the use of banned frontation by giving new life to arms control methods of warfare, kidnapping, and the negotiations. He opposed the hardliners obstruction of journalists’ activities. The and refused to use force against Central and same court ordered the arrest in absentia Eastern European countries when they of the governor of Ukraine’s eastern region began political and economic reforms, and of Dnipropetrovsk, Igor Kolomoisky, on July he advocated reform within the Soviet 2 on the same charges. Russia added Union as well.” In addition, Mr. Kerry said Messrs. Kolomoisky and Avakov to its SERVICES that, “As Georgia’s second president follow- wanted list on June 21. The charges come ing the restoration of independence, as Ukrainian forces continued their offen- Shevardnadze helped ensure the sovereign- OPPORTUNITIES sive against pro-Russian separatists in the ty and territorial integrity of that fragile east of the country. (RFE/RL, based on state during the 1990s, and put Georgia on reporting by Interfax and ITAR-TASS) Earn extra income! its irreversible trajectory toward Euro- Russia indicts Ukrainian officer Atlantic integration. As Georgia pauses to The Ukrainian Weekly is looking reflect on the life of one of its great states- for advertising sales agents. MOSCOW – A Ukrainian military officer men, we urge all Georgians to remain com- For additional information contact who was captured by pro-Russian separat- mitted to a united, democratic Georgia.” Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, ists in eastern Ukraine in June has been (U.S. Department of State) The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. indicted in Russia for her alleged complici- ty in the killing of two Russian journalists. Film director remains in detention A spokesman for Russia’s Investigative MOSCOW – A court in Moscow has Committee, Vladimir Markin, confirmed on extended the pretrial arrest of Ukrainian WANT IMPACT? July 9 that Nadiya Savchenko, a senior lieu- film director Oleh Sentsov, who was Run your advertisement here, tenant in the air force, is currently being detained in Crimea and accused of plotting held at a detention facility in the Russian in The Ukrainian Weekly’s terrorist attacks. The Lefortovo District city of Voronezh. Two journalists from CLASSIFIEDS section. Court’s spokeswoman said on July 7 that Russia’s State Television and Radio Mr. Sentsov’s pretrial detention had been Company, Igor Kornelyuk and Viktor prolonged until October 11. Mr. Sentsov Denisov, were killed by a mortar shell near and three other Ukrainian citizens were Ukraine’s eastern city of Luhansk on June arrested in May on suspicion of planning 17 while covering the Ukrainian Army’s terrorist attacks in Crimea’s major cities – offensive against pro-Russian separatists. Symferopol, Yalta and Sevastopol. Last Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a month, the European Film Academy, the statement on July 8 demanding Lt. chairman of the Ukrainian Association of Savchenko’s immediate release and calling Cinematographers, Serhiy Trymbach, and her transfer to Russia “yet another proof prominent Russian film director Nikita that terrorists” are operating in eastern Mikhalkov urged Russian President Ukraine in cooperation with Russia’s secret Vladimir Putin to assist in Mr. Sentsov’s services. “By kidnapping of Ukrainian citi- release. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by zens in our country,” the statement said, Interfax and RIA Novosti) “the Russian side violates not only all the norms of the international law, but also the Russia bars Chubarov from Crimea basic rules of decency and morality.” Lt. Savchenko, 31, has served in Ukraine’s MOSCOW – Russia has barred a leading armed forces for 10 years. (RFE/RL, based member of Crimea’s Tatar community from on reporting by Interfax and ITAR-TASS) entering the peninsula for five years. The Moscow-backed acting leader of Crimea, U.S. congratulates three countries Sergei Aksyonov, told journalists on July 7 that Refat Chubarov, the chairman of the WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Crimean Tatars’ self-governing body, the John Kerry on June 27 issued the following Mejlis, has been barred from entering press statement. “The United States con- “Russian territory” because of his “activi- gratulates Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine on ties to incite interethnic hatred.” Russia signing Association Agreements and estab- annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March in lishing Deep and Comprehensive Free a move widely condemned as illegal by the Trade Areas with the European Union. The international community. Mr. Chubarov agreements signed today mark a major step was blocked from crossing into the Black toward integrating these Eastern Partnership countries more closely with the (Continued on page 15) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 15

tered on the outskirts of Sloviansk. NEWSBRIEFS Ukraine’s National Security Council chief Andriy Parubiy accused Russia of massing (Continued from page 14) troops near the Ukrainian border and of Sea peninsula on July 5 and handed an offi- letting the insurgents attack Ukrainian bor- cial document banning him from Russian der posts from its side. Valentyn territory until 2019. Mr. Chubarov called it Nalyvaichenko, the head of the Security a “small piece of the huge injustice that is Service of Ukraine, said that over the past now taking place in Crimea.” In May, four days 20 Russian tanks or armored Russian authorities also barred Ukrainian vehicles had crossed the border to take lawmaker and the veteran leader of the part in the insurgency. In Geneva, the U.N. Crimean Tatars, Mustafa Dzhemilev, from High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi entering the region. (RFE/RL, based on Pillay called on the government and sepa- reporting by Agence France-Presse, ITAR- ratists to spare civilians in eastern Ukraine. TASS and Interfax) According to the U.N., some 400 people have died in eastern Ukraine since the Tourist season a washout in Crimea insurgency began in mid-April. Ms. Pillay CHRISTINA ANN NATALIA OSCHYPKO – SALUK PRAGUE – If some Crimeans are still also said she was especially disturbed by a enthusiastic about their region’s annexa- statement by a separatist leader in Donetsk Christina died peacefully after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer tion by Russia, tourism workers are not that women and children are fair targets. at her home in Phoenix, Arizona at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the among them. With Crimea now under “Such blatant incitement to violence is age of 64, surrounded by her loving family. Russian control, Ukrainians, who tradition- utterly reprehensible and a clear violation ally account for two-thirds of tourists to the of international human rights law,” Ms. Our beloved Christina was born on May 14, 1949 to Ukrainian immigrant region, are snubbing it in favor of other Pillay said. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by parents Basil and Helen Maria Oschypko, in St. Catharines, Ontario, destinations. European vacationers, Deutsche Presse-Agentur and the Canada. deterred by Russia’s controversial takeover Associated Press) and the current bloodshed between gov- She is survived by: New defense minister vows Crimea victory ernment forces and pro-Russian separat- Husband Adrian R. Saluk – Phoenix, AZ ists in eastern Ukraine, are also steering KYIV – Ukraine’s new defense minister, away from Crimean shores. Moscow has Valeriy Heletei, has vowed to hold “a victo- Daughter Natalie A. Saluk – San Diego, CA pulled out all the stops in an effort to boost ry parade” in Crimea, which was annexed the number of Russians spending their by Russia in March. Addressing Parliament Daughter Nicole C. Saluk-Pease and husband Daniel – summer break on the peninsula. But as the on July 3, Col. Gen. Heletei said, “Believe Phoenix, AZ promised stream of Russian visitors fails to me, there will be a victory parade – there Grandson Turner A. (Saluk) Levey – San Diego, CA materialize, the many Crimeans relying on will be for sure – in Ukraine’s Sevastopol.” tourism for their livelihoods are reporting Col. Gen. Heletei, a former policeman who Granddaughters Addison N. Pease and Tabitha A. Pease – catastrophic losses. ”This season has sim- headed the state’s VIP bodyguard service, Phoenix, AZ ply fallen through,” says Lyudmila Zaitseva, was approved by lawmakers after being Sister Marta Oschypko – Philadelphia, PA who runs a small tourist agency in the sea- recommended by President Petro side resort of Yevpatoria. “For me, joining Poroshenko. Lt. Gen. Viktor Muzhenko, a Sister-in-law Marta Procinsky, husband Ihor and children – Russia has brought many troubles.” Ms. career soldier trained in the Soviet Union, Oakton, VA Zaitseva says business is so slow this year was confirmed as the new head of the joint that she has had to fire her three employ- chiefs of staff. Yuriy Kosyuk, an agriculture Extended family: Aleksewych, Aronetz, Bejmuk, Bihun, Cisyk, Hruskewych, ees. Yevpatoria’s beaches, usually jam- magnate and one of Ukraine’s richest men, Kalba, Kramarchuk, Kyshakevych, Kyszakiewicz, Makitra, Mandrusiak, packed with tourists at this time of the will oversee defense issues in the Moroz, Nebozuk, Orlowskyj, Panchuk, Shashkewich, Stayowsky, Sys and year, are now eerily empty. “There’s no one Presidential Administration. In announcing other relatives in Canada, Sweden and Ukraine. there,” laments Ms. Zaitseva. “The last time the appointments, Mr. Poroshenko prom- this happened was in 1970, when we had a ised to “purge the army of thieves and Private services were held in Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New cholera epidemic.” According to Crimea’s grafters.” He has pledged to stamp out cor- York, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Canada, Mexico and Ukraine. Resort and Tourism Ministry, the flow of ruption within the country’s armed forces. vacationers dropped 35 percent in the first Meanwhile in eastern Ukraine, government Funeral Service was held Friday, May 30, 2014, at St. Peter and Paul half of this year. (RFE/RL) forces pressed their offensive against pro- Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. Very Reverend Russian separatists after the expiration of a Archpriest Michael Hutsko officiated. NATO, Russia launch Black Sea drills 10-day ceasefire late on June 30. Ukraine’s Donations in memory of Christina Ann Natalia Oschypko-Saluk may be PRAGUE – NATO and Russia both border service said nine guards were made to: launched on July 4 naval exercises in the wounded on July 3 when rebels shelled the Black Sea amid strained ties between the Dolzhanskyi border post with Russia, amid St Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Kremlin and the West over the crisis in continued fighting following the expiration 131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851 Ukraine. NATO’s drills in the western part of the ceasefire. The border post is a strate- of the Black Sea involve ships from the gic crossing that Kyiv won back days earlier May Her memory be eternal! Vichnaya Pamiat! United States, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania in a step hailed as the “first victory” since and Turkey. They were to continue to July the renewal of its military offensive. 13. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet deployed about Elsewhere, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry 20 ships and more than 20 military jets for said in a statement that its forces had On the 15th Anniversary of the death its maneuvers, which are due to include destroyed five trucks carrying “terrorists.” on July 3rd, 1999 at the age of 86 of missile launches at practice targets. The The statement said rebels had launched 16 military drills come as Ukraine continues attacks on government checkpoints during its offensive against pro-Russian insurgents the past 24 hours. (RFE/RL, with reporting Ivan Blyznak in the east with fighting reportedly cen- by the BBC, Associated Press and Reuters) He was a teacher of the Ukrainian language at St. George Catholic School in New York У глибокому смутку повідомляємо, for 40 years. He was born on October 20, що 2 червня 2014 року відійшов у вічність 1912, in Halychyna near Lviv, Ukraine. After „ nishing the Krakow Teachers’ Institute, he taught in schools throughout Halychyna and св. п. Lemkivschyna. He wrote about his memories of taking students to visit Archbishop Andrey Sheptytsky at his residence. He was д-р мед. Олекса Лятишевський an active member of Plast in Ukraine as well as in the U.S. He was нар. 17 грудня 1917 року, в селі Ланчин, Івано-Франківщина. the „ rst “Stanychnyi” of the Plast chapter in New York. He taught Лікар-хірург‚ the Ukrainian language at the summer courses at Soyuzivka for політичний в’язень концтаборів. 20 years and from 1949 to 1983 at the Saturday school run by “Samopomich” in New York. He tutored the Ukrainian language in У смутку залишилися: Brooklyn and Manhattan for many years. Loving husband of Olha, дружина - д-р Ганна Лятишевська‚ father of Ulana and Nestor and grandfather of Natalie, Diana and син - д-р Андрій з дружиною Зіркою‚ Mark Blyznak. He was a talented teacher, a gifted communicator племінниця - Маруся Лятишевська and a proli„ c writer of essays and poetry. May his determined spirit та родина в Америці, Канаді, Швеції й Україні. live on forever. Вічна Йому пам’ять! Вічна Йому пам’ять! 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

freedom-loving spirit of the Ukrainian Speech by... nation and to return it back to the past. Ukraine experiences times of challenges, (Continued from page 6) but also times of hope. ate man’s faith in ultimate victory of free- Speaking at the session of the dom.” The grand Shevchenko monument is Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of a shining symbol of Ukraine’s love of liber- Europe on June 26, President Petro ty and bright evidence of the support for Poroshenko said: “The turmoil in Ukraine the people of Ukraine and of a free, demo- started because the people of our country cratic and independent Ukrainian state by did not want to say no to democracy and the United States of America. the European approach. It continued Dear friends, Lina Kostenko, a famous because someone decided to punish Ukrainian poet, said in one of her poems: Ukraine for that choice. It will stop when “Oh, Kobzar! I come to you again, because common sense and European values pre- you are my conscience and my law …” vail over aggression.” Indeed, Shevchenko’s “Kobzar” is a kind of Nobody may stop the will of Maidan, the spiritual law for us, encoding the genetic will of the Ukrainian people. foundation of our spirituality and identity. Yesterday, the president of Ukraine signed That’s the book that we use to learn how to the Association Agreement with the read, how to think and act, how to fight, not European Union. Our choice is the develop- give up and win! ment of robust democracy that would take In all the difficult times of our history, its proper place in the family of European Shevchenko’s words helped Ukrainians to nations. Our way leads to the European stand up and to continue their fight for Union. However hard it may be for us, how- freedom, independence and liberation ever long it will take, we shall win, we shall from all oppressors. restore the territorial integrity of our state Today, Ukraine experiences the most and join the free democratic family of dramatic period of all the years of its inde- European states as equals among equals. I pendence. Our motherland has suffered a am certain that’s the kind of Ukraine vile attack from Russia that strives to Shevchenko would like to see. destroy the European course of the I am deeply convinced that very soon his Ukrainian people and to split Ukraine – an prophecy will come true: attack that is something unheard of in the And on lands revived civilized world. There will be no foe, no rival, Everything taking place today in Ukraine There will be instead – the annexation of Crimea and the war in A son, a mother, the east – represents attempts to break the And there will be people on the earth.

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is editor of Harvard Ukrainian Studies. the publisher, Harvard University Press, 79 About the Holodomor’s enduring impact The book is available for purchase from Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138; 800- local booksellers and online retailers. 405-1619; http://www.hup.harvard.edu/ “After the Holodomor: The Enduring Readers may also purchase the book from catalog.php?isbn=9781932650105. Impact of the Great Famine on Ukraine,” by Andrea Graziosi, Lubomyr Hajda and Halyna Hryn, Cambridge: Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard An anthology of women’s prose works University Press, 2014. 322 pp. ISBN: 978-1- “Herstories: an anthology of new 932650-10-5. $29.95 (paperback). Ukrainian women prose writers,” edited by Michael M. Naydan. London: Glagoslav One of the most horrific chapters in Publications Ltd., 2014. 442pp. ISBN: 978-1- modern Ukrainian history, the Holodomor 909156-01-2. $28.70 (paperback), $41.30 – the Famine Genocide of 1932-1933 – is (hardcover), $10 (ebook). discussed from its impact on Ukraine in this new book published by the Harvard Although there have been many women Ukrainian Research Institute. writers in Ukrainian literary history, some The contributing editors of “After the of them quite famous, most of them wrote Holodomor: The Enduring Impact of the poetry. There were some writers of prose Great Famine on Ukraine,” Dr. Andrea fiction, most notably Olha Kobylianska and Graziosi, Lubomyr Hajda and Halyna Hryn, Marko Vovchok (the male pseudonym of have used more than 20 years of research Maria Vilinska), but the genre has only rel- from archives opened since the collapse of atively recently grown and blossomed in the Soviet Union to gain a better under- post-independence Ukraine. standing of the Holodomor’s impact on While a Fulbright scholar in Lviv several Ukraine. years ago, Prof. Michael Naydan, Woskob Divided into two parts – short- and long- Family Professor of Ukrainian Studies at term consequences – the book gives a com- es in demographics then and now, the The Pennsylvania State University, was prehensive assessment of the information Holodomor from the Soviet Ukrainian lead- struck by the number of new women prose that has been examined by leading scholars ership (1950-1980); as well as the writers whose work was appearing on of the subject. Holodomor in contemporary Ukrainian lit- bookstore shelves, and decided to explore In the first part, presenters examine the erature. this new literary phenomenon. The result chronological order according to the age of consequences of the Holodomor in the In 2008 the Harvard Ukrainian Research of that exploration is “Herstories” – an their authors, but there is no particular rea- countryside as well as in the urban centers; Institute hosted an international confer- anthology of 40 works by 18 authors, com- son they need to be read that way – some- the national interpretation of the Famine; ence, “The Great Famine in Ukraine: The piled, edited and with a critical introduction thing Prof. Naydan points out in his fore- the reaction from Poland; post-Holodomor Holodomor and Its Consequences, 1933 to by Prof. Naydan. The works are translated word. Readers may pick and choose, con- Soviet policy on nationality in Ukraine; the the Present,” and many of the papers pre- by him and a number of his colleagues. centrating on the works and authors they Famine as a Soviet tool of terror and sented at the conference are contained in The works in “Herstories” consist of find most interesting, finding, as Prof. repression; as well as the dehumanization this newly released book. The collaborative complete short works along with excerpts Naydan says, “a cornucopia of interesting effects for Soviet citizens as a result of col- efforts of historians, archivists and demog- from full-length novels and novellas, writ- choices in the volume while they glimpse lectivization and Famine. raphers help to provide a fuller historical ten in a variety of styles – realism, surreal- into the heart and soul of some of Ukraine’s In the second part, presenters highlight understanding of the Holodomor as it con- ism, philosophical prose, psychological finest women writers.” the Famine in light of the German invasion tinues to emerge. mysteries and many more – and on a vari- “Herstories” can be ordered as a paper- and occupation; post-second world war Dr. Graziosi is professor of history at the ety of subjects. What binds them together back or hardbound book directly from the Famine in Ukraine; the population losses University of Naples Federico II; Dr. Hajda is that they are all stories about women publisher at www.glagoslav.com, or online and the destruction of related archives as is associate director of the Harvard and by women – her stories. at Amazon or Barnes & Noble as either a well as new archival evidence; consequenc- Ukrainian Research Institute; and Ms. Hryn The stories are arranged roughly in paperback or an e-book.

Democratic chairman of the Foreign Europeans about when it is appropriate to through you and others, the things that are U.S. senators... Relations was more unusual. move together,” repeating that the United being said when we know that we’re not Both Sen. Corker and Sen. Menendez States and Europeans preferred to move going to act.” (Continued from page 1) appeared visibly exasperated at adminis- together. In response to Russia’s annexation of Sen. Menendez suggested that lawmak- tration officials throughout the hearing. She defended existing sanctions as effec- Crimea and Russia’s role in the subsequent ers may take action on their own against Sen. Corker said the sanctions policy was tive, citing the presidential election in fighting in eastern Ukraine, the Obama Russia, saying: “I don’t get it. And I don’t “feckless” and asked Assistant Secretary Ukraine and a Russian troop withdrawal of administration has chosen to sanction indi- know how much longer there are going to Nuland why the administration wasn’t put- 40,000 troops in May from areas near viduals who are Russians and pro-Russian be those of us willing to wait.” ting more sanctions on Russia. Russia’s border with Ukraine. Ukrainians rather than entire sectors of the He repeatedly asked Ms. Nuland, “What Ms. Nuland started to answer about what “We have, when we work together with Russian economy. are we waiting for?” might have happened had the administration Europe, been able to provide time and space However, Ms. Nuland repeated that the While Senate Republicans have already not sanctioned Russia. Sen. Corker cut her for Ukraine to recover,” Ms. Nuland said. Obama administration is ready to impose introduced a bill to impose sanctions on off, and said he did not want to hear it. Sen. Corker took a long pause and said: “targeted, sector-specific sanctions very Russia beyond what the administration has Ms. Nuland then said that the Obama “I’m embarrassed for us. I just wish the soon if Russia does not decisively change been willing to do, the pressure from the administration was “talking with the administration would quit saying publicly, course and break its support for separatists.” Subscribe to Only $90 The Ukrainian Weekly Please contact Subscription Dept. $80 for UNA [email protected] members Tel.: 973-292-9800 ext. 3040 For an additional $5 get Published by an online subscription as well the Ukrainian National Association 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE School of Ukrainian Studies in New York City bids farewell to its graduates by Xenia Ferencevych New York – On Saturday, June 14, following a solemn divine liturgy at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, the 64th academic year of the School of Ukrainian Studies of the Selfreliance Association formally came to a close. Over 150 students, teachers and parents convened in the cafeteria of St. George Academy to say good-bye and good luck to grad- uating 12th graders, and wish everyone a happy summer. “This was a very interesting year. We learned a lot and held a lot of events. Our school keeps getting bigger and stronger thanks to you and everyone who played a part in helping during the school year,” said Principal Ivan Makar. In his remarks, Mr. Makar underscored the positive chang- es that took place this year and expressed sincere thanks to the school community for its support. Mr. Makar also warmly welcomed all of the Ukrainian studies graduates: Marta Antoniuk, Olha Vavryshyn, Pavlo Horbul, Khrystyna Kobrin, Nataliya Lys, Nataliya Melnyk, Liam Nolan, Tetyana Polyak, Julia Sadova, Dzvinka Stefanyshyn, Maria Tokarska and Roman Khomyn. The Michelle Hewryk principal wished the senior class all the best. In their Students of the 12th grade and kindergarten classes with the kindergarten teacher, Nataliya Guga (left), Administrative Assistant Principal Natalia Danysh and Principal Ivan Makar (both on the right). honor, and that of their teachers, everyone sang a round of “Mnohaya Lita.” and 10th grader Katya Voloshyn. al anthem, which was followed by the traditional ringing of Julia Sadova, a representative of the senior class, read an Mr. Makar thanked all the teachers and members of the the “last bell.” original and heartfelt poem of gratitude from the graduating administration and parents committee, handing each a Elated and joyful students then returned to their class- class. Then, Mr. Makar called the kindergarteners to come rose in appreciation. Administrative Assistant Principal rooms to receive their long-awaited report cards and say stand with the 12th graders, and congratulated them on Natalia Danysh, in turn, thanked Mr. Makar for his tireless good-bye to their teachers. “graduating” as well, saying that they were taking the place work and professionalism throughout the year. The 65th academic year of the School of Ukrainian of the outgoing senior class. Each child was then given a Toward the end of the program, the school choir direct- Studies in New York City gets under way on Saturday, book as a token of his or her “moving up” to first grade. ed by Elya Romanyshyn sang an original composition titled September 13. Classes take place every Saturday at 9 a.m.- The school administration also awarded outstanding “My Ukraine” (“Ukrayino Moya”) by Oksana Antoniv, who 1 p.m. The school is located at 215 E. Sixth St., New York, students of the upper school (Grades 8-12). This year’s accompanied on the piano. To close out the ceremony, NY 10003. For more information visit the school website: recipients were eighth graders Vasyl and Ihor Mendeliuk everyone assembled joined in to sing the Ukrainian nation- www.ukrainianschoolnyc.org. Educator tapped to serve on Illinois New Haven community visited Holocaust and Genocide Commission by senators and congresswoman Back in 2005, the Ukrainian Genocide Famine by Halia Jurczak-Lodynsky Foundation-USA Inc. was instrumental in securing an amendment known as “Learning about Genocide,” which NEW HAVEN, Conn. – On Sunday, March 30, Richard amended the Teaching of Holocaust Law in the state of Blumenthal, the senior U.S. senator from Connecticut, Illinois. The amendment (HB312) specified that, in addi- came to the Ukrainian American community meeting at tion to teaching about the tragedy of Holocaust, education- the St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church hall and dis- al programs of elementary and secondary schools are obli- cussed foreign policy, Ukraine, aid to Ukraine, sanctions gated to include other cases of genocide, including against Russia and U.S.-Ukraine relations. Ukrainian Genocide-Famine. Illinois became the first state Similarly, on Sunday, March 9, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro in the country to issue such a mandate. came to St. Michael’s to discuss urgent issues regarding In 2010, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Ukraine, and on Saturday, March 1, Sen. Chris Murphy, Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission Act, and Gov. chairman of the European Affairs Subcommittee of the Quinn signed it into law. The commission became effective Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke and answered on January 1, 2011. During the past three years, efforts questions about U.S.-Ukraine relations. have been made by President Nicholas Mischenko and The local community has been actively supporting the members of the Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation- Maidan movement and seeking U.S. support for Ukraine’s USA to secure membership on the commission for a mem- independence. Back on Sunday, February 23, there was a ber of the Ukrainian community. divine liturgy followed by a “panakhyda” (requiem service) Dr. Korkatsch-Groszko is professor emerita of for the protesters who died on the Maidan. Sen. Northeastern Illinois University (1975-2013). She offers Blumenthal and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp joined com- experience from her career as an educator in the middle Dr. Maria Korkatsch-Groszko, who was named to the munity members in prayer. Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission, with school grades and high school, and 38 years in higher edu- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. cation. During her tenured position at Northeastern Illinois University, she designed and participated in the implemen- by Nicholas Mischenko tation of undergraduate and graduate degrees in bilingual- bicultural and elementary education leading to Illinois CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn of Illinois appointed Dr. state certification and compliance with certification articu- Maria Korkatsch-Groszko to the state’s Holocaust and lation across 39 states. She has been the coordinator of Genocide Commission. The appointment was announced these programs, as well as associate chair and chair of the in February. Department of Teacher Education. The Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission pro- Dr. Korkatsch-Groszko serves on the executive boards of motes and provides advice and assistance to public and pri- many organizations, among which are the Ukrainian vate elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of Genocide Famine Foundation-U.S.A., Ukrainian Congress higher education regarding implementation of Holocaust Committee of America – Illinois Division, the National and genocide education and commemoration across the Education Council of Ukrainian Schools in the U.S.A., St. state. The commission offers and provides information and Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyivan recommendations regarding Holocaust and Genocide edu- Patriarchate, Multilingual Chicago Inc. and the Ukrainian cational and awareness programs, materials and resources. American Youth Association of Palatine, Ill. Members of the commission also coordinate education- As a member of UGFF-USA, Dr. Korkatsch-Groszko al and commemorative events in order to advance aware- serves on its Education Committee, which is instrumental ness about genocidal crimes perpetrated by the in inviting speakers for community forums, and providing At St. Michael’s Church hall on March 30 (from left) Communist and the Nazi regimes, as well as other geno- written information, lectures, presentations, seminars and are: the Rev. Iura Godencuic, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, cides throughout history and those occurring today. workshops for students and teachers. Halia Lodynsky and Myron Melnyk. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 19

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Binghamton community attends dedication of memorial monument by Lubomyr Zobniw Czumak’s bugle softly sounded “Taps” (“Day is Done”), which commenced the dedica- BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Members of the tion. Oresta Zobniw Lisowsky, daughter of Ukrainian community joined the Maria “Mima” Zobniw, who died as a victim Binghamton community at large for the of the tragic mass shooting, gave a short dedication of a memorial marking the date introduction to Mr. Czumak’s rendition of five years ago when a massacre at the the Ukrainian song “The Cranes”: The American Civic Association stopped the cranes are saying “We will return to our clock for this city. homeland Ukraine or die trying to cross the Dignitaries, memorial donors, and ocean.” The song symbolizes immigrants friends came to the ACA memorial monu- crossing oceans to come to the United ment dedication on Saturday, April 5. States. Everyone at the dedication was motion- Mr. Czumak, a college sophomore, sang less and silent in tribute as Stephan the song in Ukrainian, yet the audience felt

Yurij Nehrabetsky A close-up of the memorial. its meaning, especially through the refrain. Also present were Dickinson Town The attendees could visualize the “cranes” Supervisor Michael Marinaccio and many that are part of the ACA memorial – 13 individuals who knew the late Ms. Zobniw. birds in various stages of flight symbolizing It was on April 3, 2009, that the commu- the 13 massacred victims. nity lost Maria “Mima” Koropey Zobniw, On the donor plaque Robert Watson, a who died as a victim of the tragic member of Ukrainian Catholic parish, is Binghamton massacre. On that Friday, she recognized for his art work and preparing was not scheduled to be at the American Ms. Zobniw’s plaque. Sacred Heart Civic Association, where she worked as an Ukrainian Catholic Church is listed as a immigration counselor, as it was her day donor of one of the 13 memorial birds. off. That morning, after assisting a family There were architectural explanations, with a translation, she was called again to special donor recognitions, and remarks by come to the ACA. Not thinking twice about Mayor Richard David, former Mayor helping someone in need, Ms. Zobniw went Bugler Stephan Czumak plays “Taps.” Matthew Ryan and other dignitaries. to the ACA, never to return home. Tucson Ukrainian community sponsors UNWLA branch in Bethlehem holds National Geographic Ukraine exhibit Ukrainian cookbook presentation by Oksana Koziak Zakamarco Ogrodnik came to the United States in 1909 and settled on a farm in BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Annette Ogrodnik southeastern Pennsylvania. She taught her Corona, an author, cooking instructor and granddaughter that food is “wedded heart local food activist, presented her new book, and soul to the land, to the homestead and “The New Ukrainian Cookbook: A Blend of to ancient tradition.” Tradition and Innovation,” at St. Josaphat’s At the book presentation in Bethlehem, Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall on Sunday, Ms. Corona spoke about specific recipes from May 18. The cookbook is published by different regions in Ukraine and entertained Hippocrene Books. Ukrainian National questions from the audience. She empha- Women’s League of America Branch 91 in sized Ukraine’s agricultural heritage and love Bethlehem, Pa., sponsored the lecture and of the land. She shared her own interest in book signing. organic farming and provided information Ms. Corona, who has a degree in social on local organic farms and products. work, traveled the country for 10 years and Branch 91 Cultural Chair Oksana Kipa kept journals while she worked odd jobs, led the program. Health and Environment operated a catering business and became a Chair Kalyna Procyk, who arranged the pro- successful freelance food writer. Having a gram, presented Ms. Corona with flowers nagging desire to write a cookbook, she from the community. Members of Branch realized that it had to be Ukrainian, thanks 91 provided light refreshments to the large to her grandmother’s influence. Theodosia group attending the presentation.

TUCSON, Ariz. – To celebrate the recent launch of National Geographic Ukraine, the exhibit “Ukraine through the eyes of the National Geographic Society,” featuring images of Ukraine taken by National Geographic Society photographers from 1918 through 2013, opened in Tucson earlier this year. Almost 40 photographs compiled for the exhibit tell the story of Ukraine’s rich cultural history, and include images of daily life and the people of Ukraine, the pre- and post-war landscape, and the terrible tragedy at Chornobyl. Its intent is to show the richness and beauty of Ukraine. The exhibit, orga- nized by the Ukrainian American Society of Tucson on the initiative of the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, was on display at the University of Arizona Kachina Lounge through the end March. Sponsored by the Ukrainian American Society of Tucson. The exhibit was first shown at the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington in October of last year. Seen above is a photo from the exhibit’s official opening in Tucson on March 22. – Ihor Kunasz Members of UNWLA Branch 91 with Annette Ogrodnik Corona. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28 Syracuse parish to host annual festival SYRACUSE, N.Y. – St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church will holds its annual Ukrainian Festival on July 25-26. Festivities will be held on the church grounds, located at 207 Tompkins St., starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25, and at noon on Saturday, July 26. The Odesa Ukrainian Dance Group will enter- tain on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Great Ukrainian and American food will be sold both to eat at the Festival and to take home. Parishioners have been making the traditional varenyky (13,500 have been prepared), holubtsi, borshch and baked goods in preparation for the two-day event. Beers imported from Ukraine will also be available. Church tours will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, and a divine liturgy will be celebrat- ed at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Dance music will provide an entertaining and festive background throughout both evenings for visitors’ listening and dancing pleasure. Vendors will be selling traditional Ukrainian embroidered blouses and shirts, T-shirts and handcrafted jewelry. Pysanky-writing demon- strations will be held on Saturday afternoon under the tent, and artisan styled eggs will be Juliana Labianca available for sale. The Odesa Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Syracuse, N.Y., will perform at the Ukrainian Festival of St. John the Baptist Admission to the festival and parking are free. Ukrainian Catholic Church. As the eyes of the world have focused upon Ukraine since the freedom movement known as the Euro-Maidan escalated in Ukraine late last year, Ukrainians around the world have continued to join hands and voices in support of freedom and Ukraine’s traditional love of independence. The Ukrainian community, which has been a landmark on the west side of Syracuse for over 125 years, encourages festival-goers to wear their blue and yellow or embroi- dery on July 25-26.

“Yoga for Ukraine” to benefi t injured in Ukraine NEW YORK – “Yoga for Ukraine,” a bene- fit for those injured in the recent clashes in Ukraine, will be held on Sunday, July 27, at the Ukrainian Institute of America, located at 2 E. 79th St., in New York City. The goal of the event, scheduled for 4 p.m., is to raise funds for treatment of men and women injured in Ukraine due to their fight for freedom and human rights. Funds will go to people on the ground in Ukraine caring for the injured, who have suffered various traumas such as brain injuries, bro- ken bones and severe gunshot wounds, and conditions such as extreme PTSD. The organizers of the event, Roksolana Luchkan and Anya Shpook, are Ukrainian American women with family and friends in Ukraine. Ms. Luchkan, a former yoga teacher in New York City, said the idea is to raise money by bringing together people from the yoga community who care about human rights together with the Ukrainian community who are concerned about their friends and family in Ukraine. “We wanted this not to just be a Ukrainian community event but to reach out to the greater public for help. We thought yoga would be a great universal way to do this,” Ms Luchkan explained. The event itself will consist of a yoga class taught by celebrity yoga teacher Annelise “Lulu” Hagen, a Yoga teacher, actor, writer and performer. The fee for the class is $30. The event will also feature a raffle of items such as private yoga lessons, books, CDs, yoga mats and other yoga parapher- nalia. There will be a brief discussion led by Ms. Shpook, who will have just returned from Ukraine, on the current status of the country and what people can do to help. For more information and to RSVP read- ers may e-mail [email protected]. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 21

Through July 31 Religious Education Class (ages 3-18), Immaculate July 25-August 1 St. Volodymyr Camp, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Hillside, NJ Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, St. Volodymyr Park, www.byzcath.org/immacualteconception or 973-599-9381 www.stvolodymyrcamp.com

July 15 Presentation by Yaroslav Pylynskyi, “A New Agenda for a July 25-26 Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Washington New Ukraine: Political, Security and Social Dimensions,” Syracuse, NY Church, www.stjohnbaptistucc.com Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 202-691-4188 July 25- Art exhibit, featuring works by Walter Hoydysh, September 21 Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 July 16 Ukrainian Day advocacy event, Ukrainian National New York Washington Information Service, 202-547-0018 or [email protected] July 26 Concert, with music performed by the Grazhda Chamber July 16-20 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute, Dickinson Jewett, NY Ensemble, Grazhda Concert Hall, www.grazhdamusicandart.org Dickinson, ND State College, www.ucitoday.com or 701-486-1486 July 26 Award ceremony and concert, recognizing bandurists July 18 Film screening, “Hardship to Freedom,” Ukrainian Cultural Newport, RI Larysa Deyuch, Roman Hrynkiw and pianist Roman Dickinson, ND Institute, Beck Auditorium at Dickinson State University, Lopatynskyi, Newport Music Festival, The Elms Tent, www.ucitoday.com or 701-486-1486 401-849-0700 or www.newportmusic.org

July 19 Ukrainian cabaret night, featuring violinist Inessa July 26-July 31 Courses in Ukrainian Folk Arts, with instruction by Sofika Lehighton, PA Tymochko-Dekajlo and the Kazka Folk Ensemble, Jewett, NY Zielyk and Anna Bachynsky, Grazhda Concert Hall, www.ukrhomestead.com or 215-657-1758 www.grazhdamusicandart.org

July 19-20 Ukrainian Days Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian July 27 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Ukrainians of Buffalo and Johnson City, NY Orthodox Church, www.stjohnuoc.com or 607-729-1729 Buffalo, NY Western New York, www.ukrainiansofbuffalo.com

July 20 General meeting, League of Ukrainian Catholics – North July 27 Benefit, “Yoga for Ukraine,” with Annelise Hagen, Edwardsville, PA Anthracite Council, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic New York Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 Church, 570-522-5354 July 30-August 4 Exploration of Kalyna Country (eco-museum of Ukrainian July 23-26 Ukrainian Food and Fun Festival, St. Mary Ukrainian Edmonton, AB Canadian pioneers), Paul Yuzyk Institute for Youth McKees Rocks, PA Orthodox Church, www.ukiefestrox.com Leadership, www.unfcanada.ca

July 23-27 67th Ukrainian Orthodox League Convention, St. Andrew July 31 Film screening, “Haytarma,” Ukrainian National Federation South Bound Brook, Metropolia Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Ottawa (Ottawa-Gatineau Branch), Ukrainian Youth Association hall NJ the U.S.A., www.uol.orthodoxws.com or 732-356-0090 [email protected]

July 24 Commemorative concert, “The Celestial Hundred,” Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Newport, RI featuring bandurists Larysa Dedyuch, Roman Hrynkiw and advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions pianist Roman Lopatynskyi, The Breakers, 401-849-0700 from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors or www.newportmusic.org and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28 UKELODEON For The Next Generation

Teenager succeeds in Mount Kilimanjaro fund-raising climb WASHINGTON – On June 16, Mykola Shev- pose of the climb made it all worth it. chik reached Uhuru Peak at 19,340 feet, the After a 43-mile, 19,340-foot long journey, summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The Mykola said he is happy to be back home enjoy- 16-year-old used the climb as an opportunity ing the plentiful oxygen at sea level. to raise money for the families of the “Nebesna Mykola is a 10th grade student of St. Alban’s Sotnia,” or the Heavenly Brigade of the Maidan, School in Washington, a member of Plast Ukrai- through the website: http://www.firstgiving.com/ nian Scouting Organization and a student at the fundraiser/nickshevchik/climbingmountkiliman- Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies in jaro. Donations are still being accepted and are Washington. greatly appreciated. The money raised – over $5,750 – went to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, which is based in Philadelphia. Mykola spent seven days on the mountain and hiked through five various terrains: lower slopes/ cultivation, rain forest, moorland, alpine dessert, Lydia Shevchik Mykola Shevchik at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. and arctic zone respectively. The views were amazing and the sense of accomplishment was unbelievable, Mykola said. He added that he would like to thank his mom, Lida Shevchik, who accompanied him on this ad- venture, everyone who supported him and every-

one who donated to this worthwhile cause. Lydia Shevchik An image of the route that Mykola and his mother, The climb was challenging, mentally and The young climber against the backdrop of glaciers as Lida Shevchik, took. physically, but the sense of support and the pur- seen from the crater rim. Hartford UAYA celebrates Kupalo night by Alexa Zborowski GLASTONBURY, Conn. – The feast of Ivan Kupalo is a holiday celebrated to welcome the change of seasons. The holiday derived from pagan times, and is still widely celebrated among Ukrainians. It is said that those who celebrate “Ivana Kupala,” or Kupala night, are showing their devotion to water and fire. In older traditions, a large fire was lit to signify the start of the holiday. People jumped over the fire while holding hands to show love for one another. Members of the Hartford, Conn., branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) gathered at J.B. Williams Park in Glastonbury, Conn., on June 10 to carry out Kupalo celebrations.

Christina Iwanik Members of the Ukrainian American Youth Association of Hartford at the year-end gathering.

One of the customs performed during the As the wreaths flow down the river, we all sing celebration of this holiday is the weaving of wild songs to mark this special holiday. flowers. In older times, young girls would weave Not only did we celebrate Kupalo, but we also these wreaths and let them flow down a river or celebrated the end of our UAYA educational stream. Boys would wait near the end of the flow- year. During this gathering, we congratulated ing water and try to catch the wreaths; if success- the youths who had accomplishments during ful, the boy who caught the wreath would become the year; they received badges to put onto their the spouse to the girl who made it. uniforms to signify what they did. We also took Now, the girls in our group make their wreaths the time to thank all the people who helped make for fun and keep the spirit of the holiday alive. our group successful and taught us the history of Girls wear the wreaths they made for the feast of Once complete, they light a candle in the center Ukraine. Kupalo. of their wreaths, and release them down the river. Alexa Zborowski, 14, is from Southington, Conn. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 23 Hartford Plast celebrates end of year’s activity at Bobriwka by Melania Gluch COLEBROOK, Conn. – On Sunday, June 1, the Hartford branch of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Or- ganization held its annual end-of-year ceremony at the Bobriwka campground in Colebrook, Conn. The day began with liturgy celebrated by the Rev. Paul Luniw at the camp’s small but beautiful chapel. The service was accompanied by the Plast renditions of the liturgical music. During the ser- mon, Father Luniw talked about his own experi- ences as a boy scout growing up in England. After the liturgy came the ceremony in which the “plastuny” received their badges and promo- tions. The Plast members and guests then en- joyed a picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon, the members of “novatstvo” (cub scouts) were able to continue their work on the “Friends of Flow- ers” merit badge with the help of counselor Petro Gluch by planting some fl owers and small trees on the Bobriwka property. Christina Iwanik Melania Gluch, 12, is from West Hartford, Conn. Hartford Plast members at the Bobriwka campground. Houston scout earns “Light is Life” emblem ceremony on February 23. During the He currently holds the rank of Life ceremony it was noted that Joseph Scout. He is the son of Eugene and was the only Eastern Catholic Boy Irene Kuchta and the grandson of Scout to earn the Light is Life em- the late Ihor and Josephine Kuchta blem in the past fi ve years. of Hillside, N.J., and Maria and the Joseph, 16, is a sophomore at late Petro Majnich, formerly of Wil- Houston’s Westside High School, limantic, Conn. The Kuchta family a member of its baseball team and are lifelong members of the Ukrainian an altar server at Pokrova Church. National Association. Mishanyna

In this special graduation edition, we challenge readers to find At the blessing and presentation of the “Light is Life” Religion Emblem at the following words hidden in the Mishanyna grid. Protection of the Mother of God Church, (from left) are: Taras Bryndzia, the AWARDS GOWN PARTY Rev. Mykola Dovzhuk and Joseph Kuchta. CAP GRADS SALUTATORIAN HOUSTON – Scout Joseph G. Joseph completed included read- COMMENCEMENT Kuchta was presented the “Light is ing and discussion of specifi c Bible CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATION TASSEL Life” emblem at Protection of the verses, understanding the Church DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN Mother of God (Pokrova) Ukrainian hierarchy, understanding the meaning Catholic Church here on May 18 in of the Iconostas, making “prosphora” conjunction with his participation in for Communion, and participation the Boy Scouts of America. or attendance at specifi c religious The Light is Life religious emblem ceremonies. program is specifi c for Eastern Catho- Joseph’s board of review was lic Boy Scouts and was developed chaired by the Rev. Mykola Dovzhuk, by the National Catholic Committee pastor of Pokrova Church. The other on Scouting in conjunction with the board members were L. Taras Bryn- United States bishops of the Eastern dzia, Ph.D., and Bohdan Bejmuk, Catholic Churches. parishioners and church council mem- To earn the Light is Life emblem, bers. The results of the review were the scout must apply for the emblem forwarded to Bishop Richard Semi- program and obtain his parents’, nack who, after review, authorized scout leader’s and pastor’s approval. issuance of the emblem and presenta- The scout then begins the fi ve areas tion by Father Dovzhuk at an appro- of study within the program; Intro- priate parish ceremony. In addition duction, Initiation, Healing, Vocation to wearing the emblem on his scout and Towards a Christian Life style. uniform, Joseph is allowed to wear the After each area of study is completed, universal scouting religion knot. the scout reviews the area with his Additionally, Joseph joined other scout leader. When all areas of study Catholic boy scouts from the greater are complete, the scout must undergo Houston area at Strake Jesuit Col- a board of review to ensure all of the lege Preparatory High School who requirements have been met. completed the requirements for their Some of the requirements that religious emblem at a recognition 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 No. 28

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 19 Roman G. Golash (ret), romangolash@ sbcglobal.net or 847-910-3532. PALATINE, Ill.: Ukrainian American Veterans 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor Post 35 will Friday, August 22 have a social informational meeting for the community at 1-2 p.m. to discuss the WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The national UAV leadership and questions Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity is spon- regarding national security and the UAV soring an all-ages charity dance at the Constitution. Afterwards, at 2-4 p.m., ACT Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center. for America and the Conservative The 10th anniversary “zabava” opens at 7 Veterans of America will hold a presenta- p.m. with dance music at 7-7:30 p.m. The tion titled “Honor Diaries,” the first docu- “Party Ptashat” kids’ dance will be held at mentary to break the silence on honor 7:30-9 p.m., hosted by “The Bratchyks.” violence against women and girls in The teen “Club Crest” “vechirka” with the Muslim countries; one of the documenta- “Chabz Brothers DJ’s” will follow at 9:30 ry’s participants will be available to p.m. Admission: kids and students, $5; answer questions. The events take place adults age 23 and over, $10. For more at the Palatine Library, 700 N. Court, information contact Adrian Horodecky, Palatine, IL 60067. There is no charge for [email protected]. Proceeds go toward the events. For information contact Col. Plast camps.

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