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- s. in at ;o- o-co Ukrainian Weekly 41 `^i`: " Vol. LI No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JANUARY 30.1983 іі.іТІІІ-– ^^ С6ПВ? r- РЩї Preliminary talks on UCCA begin British actor establishes NEW YORK - Preliminary talks Ukrainian Churches wiii be invited to between representativeso f the executive attend the meetings. Chornovil defense committee committee of the Committee 10. A prerequisite to these talks is that NEW YORK - An English actor has for Law and Order in the the composition of the Secretariat of the organized a committee in defense of UCCA and representatives of the exe­ World Congress of Free Ukrainians imprisoned Ukrainian dissident journa­ cutive board of the UCCA took place at must be left intact. The U.S. representa­ list Vyacheslav Chornovil, currently in the Ukrainian Institute of America on tives elected at the third WCFU congress the third year of a five-year labor-camp Saturday, January IS. must remain representatives, sentence. --jf-rrAt the meeting rules of procedure tatives. David Markham, whose committee were presented in written form by the 11. The first joint action of the two to free Vladimir Bukovsky dissolved in Committee foV Law and Order sides must be to examine the UCCA By­ triumph in 1976, launched the British `^n the UCCA^ which outlined the laws; by-laws committees must be Committee for the Defense of Chor­ procedural propositions for further chosen for this рифове. novil on January 12, the Day of Soli­ negotiations. These points, which were 12. Talks between the representatives darity with Ukrainian Political Pri­ passed at the meeting of the executive of the UCCA and the Committee for soners and the anniversary date of Mr. committee of the Committee for Law Law and Order in the UCCA must Chornovil's 1972 arrest. and Order in the UCCA on January 10, conclude within six months of their Other committee members include are as follows: inception. From this point on, all Bohdan Nahaylo and Phillip White- agreements as to the discussions must head, a member of Parliament. be in writing. Mr. Chornovil, 46, was arrested in 1967 and sentenced to three years in a 1. Negotiations will be conducted by labor camp for compiling a set of representatives of the executives of the documents cataloguing violations of Vyacheslav Chornovil UCCA and the Committee for Law and At the meeting on Saturday, January Soviet judicial procedure during the Order in the UCCA. 15, the executives of the UCCA stated trials of Ukrainian dissidents. The book years in a labor camp. Shortly there­ 2. The number of persons participat­ that points 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11 must be was published in the West in 1968 as after, he began a hunger strike to protest ing in the negotiations will be agreed discussed at their own next meeting and "The Chornovil Papers," and earned his imprisonment on a fabricated upon by both sides. that they will then reply to the issues him the first London Sunday Times charge. 3. Both sides will decide how often raised. The points in dispute included Tomalin Award for journalism in 1975. these meetings will take place. those touching upon the persons who In its inaugural news release, the 4. Both sides will agree upon the comprise the WCFU Secretariat, the In 1972, he was arrested again and committee appealed to British jour­ location of these meetings. participation of the representatives of charged with "anti-Soviet agitation and nalists to "take up the case of their 5. The agenda of each meeting will be the three Ukrainian Churches, the propaganda." He was sentenced to six professional colleague." years in a labor camp to be followed by given to both sides in writing before the acknowledgement of the Committee for "That such things happen to a journa­ actual meeting. Law and Order as an equal partner in three years' internal exile. In 1979, he joined the Ukrainian Helsinki Group. list in a country that claims to be a 6. The minutes of the meetings will be the discussions, the formation of a joint leader in world socialism should serve recorded by taperecorders and secre­ by-laws committee and the withholding In March 1980, while in exile, Mr. as a warning that no journalists, any­ taries. of polemics in the press during the Chornovil was arrested, charged with where, are immune from state repres­ 7. After each meeting, the press will discussions. "attempted rape," and sentenced to five sion," said the release. \ be informed that such a meeting took The representatives of both sides place. The text of the press releases will scheduled another meeting for February be agreed upon by both sides. 25. By that time, the executive board of 8. During the discussions, the Ukrai­ the UCCA will have prepared its re­ star, dies nian press will hold off on any polemics sponse to the suggestions of the execu­ Pat Bilon, by either side. tive committee of the Committee for YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Pat Bilon, 9. Representatives from all three Law and Order in the UCCA. known to millions as the real E.T. for his performance in the movie's title role, died here in his home town at 1 a.m. Thursday. January 27. He was 35. Remember the past - Mr. Bilon, who had his spleen re­ moved last year, died of a blood dis­ order. He had taken ill on Tuesday, consider the future January 25, while in Cleveland to tape NEW YEAR APPEAL OF THE the "Dave Patter; in Show."Notfeeling, ^ UNA SUPREME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE well, Mr. Bilon never taped the show Ш and traveled home to Youngstowh. The^. TH With the beginning of the new year, 1983, we heartily greet and extend our next day he was taken to a local hospital Щ Q best wishes to all the members of the Ukrainian National Association and to and placed in the intensive-care unit. JJJJJ all of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine as well as in the free world. Mr. Bilon, the human inside the SI.5 is - This year we mark the 50th anniversary of the harshest and crudest million E.T. costume, was to play tffj щ; genocide in world history, a holocaust perpetrated upon the Ukrainian nation title role also in Steven Spielberg's^ by the Communist regime. It is the 50th anniversary of the man-made Great sequel to the original movie. Filming 6f Famine of 1933 in which over 7 million children, women and men perished. the movie was scheduled to begin fcttt We call upon all our members, their branches and their district committees 1984. !` u g in the United States and Canada to actively join in and organize community A third-generation Ukrainian Amt'^^ and area commemorations of this terrible crime against humanity. We espe­ rican, Mr. Bilon was born Michael .^ cially call upon our Ukrainian communities to remind and to inform Ame­ Patrick Bilon in Youngstown on August ' ricans and Canadians in their communities of the Great Famine of 50 years 29, 1947. At a height of 2 feet 10 inches, '" '! ago. he was one of the smallest adult male In 1983, in addition to marking the 50th anniversary of the Great Famine, dwarfs in the country, yet he never the Ukrainian National Association will observe three important events in its considered himself handicapped. (Continued on page 14) He was active in Ukrainian commu- Pat Bilon (Continutd on page 14) 2_ THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 ' No. 5

Dissident profile College wants Kandyba to lecture PARIS — A French university has produced any results. recently undertaken efforts to win the Mr. Kandyba, 52, a lawyer, is a Mykola Plakhotniuk: release of jailed Ukrainian dissident member of the Ukrainian Helsinki Ivan Kandyba, reported the Associated Group. He spent 15years, from 1961 to Press on January 12. 1976, in Soviet prisons for his part in the victim of frame-up The University of Dijon in eastern formation of the unofficial Ukrainian France, with the aid of a local chapter of Workers and Peasants Union. JERSEY CITY, N.J. - When Amnesty International, has invited Mr. g Mykola Plakhotniuk, 47, was arrested Kandyba to be a lecturer at a philo­ He was arrested again in 1982 and in 1972 during the massive KGB sophy of law course it is planning this sentenced to 10 years in a labor camp to crackdown on the Ukrainian intelli­ year. be followed by five years'internal exile. gentsia, it was expected that, like An Amnesty International spokes­ Mr. Kandyba is currently detained in many of the dissidents arrested in the man said the efforts so far have not the Perm region of the Russian SFSR. mid-1960s and early '70s, he would be sentenced to a labor-camp term and later exiled, forbidden to return Lithuanian priest arrested to Ukraine. Instead. Dr. Plakhotniuk, a physi­ NEWYORK — According to uncon­ murdered in Lithuania, including the cian who was accused of "anti-Soviet firmed reports from Lithuania, a 28- Rev. Bronius Laurinavicius, a member agitation and propaganda" under year-old Roman Catholic priest has of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group, who Article 62 of the Ukrainian Criminal recently been arrested by Soviet autho­ was pushed in front of a speeding truck Code, was banished to the night­ rities. by four men in November 1981. Autho­ marish world of the Soviet mental The Rev. Ricardas Cerniauskas had rities labelled the incident an accident, wards for an unspecified length of previously been detained for six days in but Lithuanian sources have implicated time. Diagnosed a schizophrenic. Dr. August 1981 for conducting a spiritual the KGB. Plakhotniuk, who was charged with retreat for a group of 50 young people Other priests have been beaten or distributing copies of the clandestine near Moletai. harassed. Two years ago, the Rev. Ukrainian Herald, was to endure Soviet militiamen broke up the meet­ Juozas Zdebskis, then a member of the nearly eight terrible years in psychia­ Mykola Plakhotniuk ing, interrogated participants and Catholic Committee for the Defense of tric hospitals - a mentally healthy probably police agents — called the reportedly threatened the women with Believers' Rights, was badly burned by man among the truly deranged. militia and burst through Dr. Pla­ rape. chemicals spilled on his car seat. khotniuk's door. In June 1982, the Rev. Cerniauskas Doctors at the clinic where the priest During his incarceration, first in was taken for treatment refused to the notorious special psychiatric By this time, Mr. Sokolov was was transferred over his objections from stretched out on the bed in a sugges­ St. Michael's Church in Vilnius to Ss. comply with KGB orders to diagnose hospital in Dnipropetrovske and his condition as venereal disease. At the later in Kazan and Smila, Dr. Pla­ tive manner, and the militia, who Peter and Paul, where he was denied the seemed to arrive a split second right to preach. time of the incident, the Rev. Zdebskis khotniuk was forcibly injected with a had been under KGB surveillance. variety of horrific, mind-altering behind the builders, seized Dr. Since 1980, three priests have been drugs, beaten and isolated. The fact Plakhotniuk. He was later formally that Dr. Plakhotniuk had been arrested and charged with homo­ suffering from tuberculosis since sexuality, a criminal offense in the Shcharansky's mother disputes childhood did not mitigate the bruta­ USSR which carries a labor-camp lity. term - usually eight years. Andropov letter about her son Released on May Щ' 1980, Dr. NEW YORK - Citing a letter from She said Soviet officials have been Plakhotniuk returned to Kiev, the In addition, he was later indicted on a charge of corrupting the cha? Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, French force-feeding her son since he began his ' -"Ukrainian'capital. But the` persecu­ racter of minors by serving them Communist Party chief Georges Маг– hunger strike last Yom Kippur, Septem­ tion of Dr. Plakhotniuk was to liquor. The charge was based on chais said on January 24 that impri­ ber 27. Mr. Shcharansky is protesting continue, and it was to take a bizarre testimony provided by a Mr. E. V. soned Soviet dissident Anatoly Shcha- the unwarranted revocation of his turn. Zekynov, who also met the defen­ ransky had been visited by his mother, visiting privileges. Until the letter to his On April 8, 1981, Dr. Plakhotniuk dant in a psychiatric hospital. had abandoned his hunger strike and mother, he had not been heard from was attacked and severely beaten by was in good health, reported Reuters. since January 4, 1982 The frame-up of Dr. Plakhotniuk unknown hooligans in the streets of But a member of a French committee Mr. Marchais said in a radio inter­ Kiev. Instead of trying to bring the had all the earmarks of a standard view that he received a reply to a letter KGB operation. The use of former supporting Mr. Shcharansky said on assailants to justice, however, city another radio station that the dissident's he sent Mr. Andropov requesting infor­ officials ordered Dr. Plakhotniuk to prisoners, particularly those ac­ mation on the reasons for Mr. Shcha­ quainted with the victim, the timing mother was barred from seeing her son leave the city, in effect, barring him and had denied that he ended his fast. ransky's detention, his state of health from living there. and swiftness of the action all suggest Mr. Shcharansky, 35, was arrested in and the prospects for his release. After his expulsion, Dr. Plakhot­ secret police involvement. Even the 1977, and convicted in July 1978 of niuk moved to the city of Cherkaske, fact that Dr. Plakhotniuk was "Recently he had a visit with his charges of treason. He was sentenced to not far from Smila, where he had charged with a criminal rather than a mother and ended his hunger strike," 13 years imprisonment. been interned from 1978 until his political offense was consistent with Mr.' Marcahais quoted the letter as According to the committee member, release. He was taking courses to the new tactics adopted by the go­ saying. "His state of health is satis­ Ida Milgrom, the dissident mathemati­ upgrade his medical skills and living vernment to deal with dissidents. factory and nothing endangers his life." cian's mother, said on January 21 that in a dormitory. He was also engaged she was not allowed to see her son when Experts here, however, have to be married to Valentyna Chor- In April 1980 Ukrainian Helsinki she went to the prison, but was given a questioned Mr. Andropov's assessment, novil. Put another way, he was trying monitor Vyacheslav Chornovil was letter purportedly written by him dated particularly about Mr. Shcharansky's to return some measure of normalcy arrested on a phony attempted rape January 14. In the letter, Mr. Shcha­ health, noting that it is unlikely that it to a life nearly shattered by the state. charge. The same year, Yaroslav ransky said he was continuing his fast would be "satisfactory" after 119 days It was not to be. Lesiv, also a Helsinki monitor, was and was in extremely poor health. without food. In early September 1981, Dr. sentenced to two years on a fabri­ Plakhotniuk had a chance meeting in cated charge of narcotics possession. the city library with a Mr. V. 1. A year earlier, Mykola Horbal was Sokolov, whom he knew while incar­ also charged with attempted rape. cerated in the Smila mental hospital. Following a brief trial in the spring Mr. Sokolov told Dr. Plakhotniuk of 1982, Dr. Plakhotniuk was sen­ that he was in Cherkaske doing tenced to four years in a labor camp. Ukrainian WeelclV forced labor as punishment for a It was first feared that he had been criminal offense. Mr. Sokolov was to recommitted to a mental institution. FOUNDED 1933 play a key role in an elaborate But he was judged mentally com­ Ukrainian weekly newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal entrapment scheme that would lead petent, first by doctors in Ukraine non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. 07302 to Dr. Plakhotniuk's second arrest. and later at the notorious Serbsky (The Ukrainian Weekly - USPS 570-870) Institute in Moscow. Also published by the UNA' Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. On September 4, several unknown persons, who called themselves Dr. Plakhotniuk, in an ironic builders, moved into a room directly sense, can be considered "lucky." The The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: across the hall from Dr. Plakhot­ labor-camp term can be viewed as (201) 434-0237, 434-0807 (201) 451-2200 niuk. On September 5, Dr. Plakhot­ less harsh than incarceration in a (212) 227-4125 (212) 227-5250 niuk left to visit his fiancee. mental hospital, where authorities Yearly subscription rate: J8, UNA members 55. When he returned on the evening can keep a prisoner confined as long of September 6, he found Mr. So­ as they deem necessary for "treat­ Postmaster, send address changes to: ment." Dr. Plakhotniuk is scheduled THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Editor Roma Sochan Hadzovrycz kolov in his dormitory room. At 11 P.O. Box 346 Associate editor George Bohdan Zarycky p.m., the builders — who were to be released in 1986. Jersey City."NJ. 07303 Assistant editor Marta Kolomayets No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 3

Solzhenitsyn outlines key factors A glimpse of Soviet reality - plaguing Soviet economic system

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The cracy is not capable of organizing The great language debate centralized bureaucracy running Soviet production or trade." and that this PARTI economic planning has all but paralyzed incapacity has led to a disproportionate by Dr. Roman Solchanyk Litvinova who in 1978 cast doubt as industrial and agricultural production emphasis on military necessities rather to the "quality" of the more rapidly and- crippled the Soviet economy, than consumer needs. Recent developments in the Soviet growing population of Central Asia according to Soviet novelist Alexander "Needless to say, such crazed econo­ Union clearly indicate that the battle and the Caucasus in the context of lines are now being drawn on the the ongoing debate about Soviet Solzhenitsyn, now living in the United mic management, with all eyes riveted 4 States. solely on the country's military needs issue of the role and status of the demographic policy. In an article first published in the irrespective of the general well-being, Russian language in the non-Russian French L'Express and reprinted in the has led to the irreversible destruction of republics. The controversy, which Concern of military St. Petersburg Times, the Nobel Prize- the natural environment." has taken the form of discussions pro winning author of "The Gulag Archipe­ In addition, the Soviets have been and con a balanced approach to The language question is also lago" blamed the stagnation on the unable to keep pace with ever-chang­ language policy, has its immediate developing into a paramount issue inherent shortcomings of the Marxist- ing technologies, and this inability has origins in the renewed emphasis on for Soviet military strategists faced Leninist system, one whose overriding led to a. dependence on the West. the study and teaching of Russian in with the prospect of filling the ranks principle, he said, was the maintenance "Economic life is bound'and gagged the national republics that reached of the armed forces with ever greater of power through the abuse of power. by countless administrative bans hand­ its apex in late 1978 and in the first numbers of recruits from the Muslim According to Mr. Solzhenitsyn, this ed down to prevent popular forces from half of 1979. regions of the USSR whose com­ central tenet defines the motivating expressing themselves freely," he wrote. On October 13, 1978, the USSR mand of Russian leaves a great deal impetus behind institutionalized repres­ "These bans cover many scientific fields Council of Ministers adopted a to be desired. This problem is re­ sion. He noted that in its efforts to that are vital to the country's future. decree - which has yet to be made ceiving increasingly more attention survive, the communist system has been Advanced technology, therefore, must public in the Soviet press - "On in the press: directly responsible for the deaths of be purchased, or stolen, from the West." Measures for Further Improving the "As is known, military education millions of Soviet citizens, including S Invariably, the quality of life of the Study and Teaching of the Russian and training in our country is con­ to 7 million Ukrainians in the Great average Soviet citizen has been affected Language in the Union Republics." ducted in Russian, which has be­ Famine of 1932-33. by the ineptness of the socio-economic Similar initiatives were undertaken come firmly established as the lan­ "As figured by Marx, the backbone system, with such problems as alcoho­ at the local level in the months that guage of internationality discourse. of communism is naked power, power lism rampant among the population. In followed. With the introduction of the system at any price without regard to the losses addition, industrial pollution has result­ Then, in May 1979, approximately of complete secondary education for of the population or its degeneration," ed in the poisoning of many lakes and 1.000 participants gathered in Tash­ youth in all the republics, there has wrote the author. "For Communist has contributed to the rise in lung kent for an all- union scientific- been a perceptible decline in the regimes, the important thing was to cancer, he said. theoretical conference on "The Rus­ number of draftees with poor know­ suppress all potential rivals in the In the end, a poor transportation- sian Language - the Language of ledge of oral and written Russian. country." distribution system, bureaucratic stulti­ Friendship and Cooperation of the However, certain shortcomings are In Mr. Solzhenitsyn's view, a prime fication, agricultural waste and the Peoples of the USSR." still making themselves felt in this example of such "politically advan­ resulting shortage of goods and supplies In view of these developments, respect. And people are proceeding tageous" suppression is the system of do, however, in the author's view, serve those distressed by the fate of the correctly in those units and subunits collective farms, one that he called a larger political purpose. native language no doubt wondered where young servicemen of non- "economically ruinous." "The government's interest is to make to what degree this official preoccu­ Russian nationality are solicitously helped to overcome quickly the He writes: "Seeding and harvesting sure the population's attention will be pation with the language of Lenin 'language barrier,) to take a mote are done at the wrong times, in the entirely absorbed by it need to survive, ^ was motivated by political rather active part in the life of the collective, wrong way. Rich pastures, plowed into and so people will have no time to think'" than by purely pedagogical con­ and. to learn and operate modern fields, yield mediocre crops... Cereal about anything else;" Mr: Solzhenitsyn" siderations. ---- - ІІ'.– military technology more success­ crops and vegetables are allowed to rot wrote. "The government is extracting A basis for such feats had been fully."' because of poor storage and insufficient billions of rubles from the subdued furnished by Minister of Education transportation. In winter, farming people and the land. The Soviet popu­ M. A. Prokofiev who, at a meeting of No less a figure than Marshal N. V. machinery is left outdoors to rust." lation, heaving under its burden, has the Council for Questions of the Ogarkov, first deputy minister of Secondary General Education School As a result of such poor planning as only one way of resisting — stealing defense and chief of staff of the of the USSR Ministry of Education well as mismanagement and the lack of from the government its morsel of Soviet armed forces, recently ex­ held shortly before the new decree profit motive,'farm workers spend more bread." pressed concern about the impact of was adopted, emphasized that the time working on their government- As to the future and the ability of the language difficulties on military study of Russian in the non-Russian 6 alloted private plots, which now account system to survive, Mr. Solzhenitsyn preparedness. republics was being viewed "above for half of the country's farm produc­ said that, despite glaring and debilitat­ all, from the standpoint of the draw­ tion, according to Mr. Solzhenitsyn. ing weaknesses, the Communist system Russian chauvinism ing together of nations (sblizhenie In the industrial sector, Mr. Sol­ still remains capable of exploiting the natsiy) as an objective law of de­ From the standpoint or the non- zhenitsyn said that "the party bureau­ people and the West as well. 1 velopment of socialist society." Russian nations, the most objec­ Mr. Prokofiev's statement under­ tionable aspect of Soviet language lines the important role of the Russian politics is that which reflects Russian language in the regime's overall nationalist and chauvinist sentiments. Warnings to cultural figures nationalities policy. A crucial factor The fact that there exists a school of delineating that role has been the thought that propagates the superio­ signal new Soviet crackdown changing demographic structure of rity of the Russian nation, its lan­ Soviet society. Thus, several years guage and culture, and that represen­ WASHINGTON - Recent official in the Soviet Union: ago the late director of the USSR tatives of this group have little warnings to two leading Soviet cultural "...There must be international Academy of Sciences Russian Lan­ difficulty articulating their views in figures, Russian writer Georgy Vladi- efforts...made by all honest people to guage Institute, F. P. Filin, openly the official Soviet media requires no mov, and Marxist historian, Roy defend human rights (and) to overcome argued the need to expand and special elaboration. This is the "elder Medvedev, to halt their alleged "anti- the closed nature of the USSR...These improve Russian-language study in brother complex." Soviet activities" or face arrest, have efforts reflect the spirit of the Helsinki terms of offsetting the impact of A recent editorial in Kommunist, again called attention to the worsening Accords...Soviet propaganda always higher birth rates among the Soviet for example, argued quite unabashed­ Union's Turkic-speaking popula­ plight of non-conformists in the USSR. claims that the international defense of 2 ly that the Russian nation forms the These new threats are the latest in the human rights in the USSR and the tion. "backbone" of the Soviet people not Ethnodemographic trends, parti­ long record of oppression of free socialist countries constitutes inter­ (Continued on page 13) thought in the Soviet Union, reported ference with the internal affairs of those cularly the low levels of urbanization the U.S. Commission on Security and countries, but this is hypocrisy." and migration among the Soviet Cooperation in Europe. Ever fearful of the moral suasion of Union's Muslim peoples, also form 1. Soviet Analyst, January 9, 1980. Three years ago, the Soviet leaders Dr. Sakharov's views, the Soviet autho­ the basis for G.I. Litvinova's undis­ Z "Russkiy yazyk kak sredstvo mezh- decided to try to stifle the free voice of rities on December 7, 1982, subjected guised displeasure with the fact that natsionalnogo obshcheniya." Moscow, Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov, lead­ his wife, Elena Bonner, to a search on Soviet legislation does not provide 1977, p. 10. ing human-rights advocate. The Soviet the train from Gorky to Moscow and for the obligatory study of Russian. 3. G.I. Litvinova, "Pravo і demogra- government still persists in its shameful confiscated a new amnesty appeal her How is it possible, she asks, that a ficheskiye protsessy v SSSR," Moscow, isolation and harassment of Dr. husband had written on behalf of Soviet student will not be awarded a di­ 1981, pp. 182-3. Sakharov: on October 11, 1982, Dr. political prisoners. ploma without satisfying set require­ 4. Sovietskoye gosudarstvo і pravo, ments in English, German oranother 1978, No. I, p. 135. Sakharov was drugged and robbed of a On December 22, 1982 - the 60th 5. Kommunist vooruzhennykh sil, 900-page manuscript of his memoirs. anniversary of the formation of the foreign language, while Russian is relegated to the lower status of an 1982, No. 15. p. 21. Nevertheless, Dr. Sakharov prevails Soviet Union — the Soviets issued their 3 6. N.V. Ogarkov, "Vsegda v gotov- over this Gorky isolation: his Septem­ response to Dr. Sakharov's confiscated optional subject. nosti k /ashchite Otechestva," Moscow, ber 1982 address to the Pugwash Con­ plea: no prisoners of conscience — One might recall that it was Ms. 1982. p. 64. ference bears testimony to his con­ either political or religious — were tinued faith in.the cause of human rights (Continued on page 14) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 No. 5

Ukrainians in space? Chicago City Council designates neighborhood ``Ukrainian Village DPs: potential Martian colonists WASHINGTON - If the idea of sity Library almost 40 years after it holding a malanka celebration on was completed and 22 years after it Mars seems a bit farfetched, think was declassified. again. It now appears that if the In a summary of the report, pro­ Roosevelt Administration had its ject director Henry Field quoted Mr. way after World War II, Ukrainian Roosevelt as emphasizing that the refugees would be called ETs (as in resettlement of millions of refugees extraterrestrials) rather than DPs, would not only be desirable from a this paper might well have changed humanitarian standpoint, but essen­ its name to The Venusian Weekly tial from a military point of view, and Ukrainian Independence Day "For the disconcerted can and will activities would, be held on the Red cause trouble, serious trouble." Planet (red, here, having nothing to The Belgian Congo, North Africa do with communism.) and outer space were among the Mother Jones magazine has re­ potential sites studied by the research ported that a top secret group ap­ group. pointed by FDR to explore resettle­ "Temporary quarters may even­ ment of the refugees and homeless of tually be established on Venus or World War II, including many thou­ Mars," stated a chapter of the report, sands of Ukrainians, considered titled "Interstellar Migration." establishing colonies on Venus or Clandestinely financed by S 180,000 Mars. in "unvouchered funds" from the The magazine said it had dis­ White House, more than 50 people At the opening of the Chicago City Council meeting, Bishop Innocent Lotocky and covered a report, titled "M Project cleared by the FBI and sworn to Archbishop Constantine read an invocation. In the background is presiding for FDR: Studies on Migration and secrecy worked on the project for Alderman Edward Vrdolyak. Settlement." in the Temple Univer­ four years, Mr. Field said. CHICAGO - The Chicago City "In consideration of the above, and as Council on January 18 unanimously an expression of gratitude to the count­ passed a resolution officially designat­ less Ukrainian Americans who have ing the Ukrainian neighborhood as dedicated their lives to the betterment of UIA to again provide "Ukrainian Village." The presiding our great city, alderman,'Edward Vrdolyak, on behalf "Be it resolved, that the low-interest student loans of Mayor Jane Byrne, introduced the center of the Ukrainian community in resolution, which was seconded with Chicago shall hereafter be officially NEW YORK - The Ukrainian Insti­ "Because of the recent tederal and words of praise by Alderman George known as Ukrainian Village. tute of America will once again provide state cutbacks in student-loan programs Hagopian (30th Ward), Bernard Stone "That, said Ukrainian Village shall be a limited number of interest-free, higher- the institute feels compelled to offer (50th Ward), Roman Pucinski (41st bounded to the north by Division education student loans for qualified deserving students a chance at higher Ward), John Marcin (35th Ward) and Street, to the south by Superior Street, individuals, it was announced on Ja­ education by again offering interest-free Burton Natarus (42nd Ward). to the east by Damen Avenue, and to nuary 20., , . . . loans, in spite of the current debt owed The council session was opened with the west by Campbell Avenue, and To be eligible for the loans, candi­ the organization,." he-added. ,. an invocation by two Ukrainian pre­ "That, sufficient funds be allocated dates must be of Ukrainian descent The vice president encouraged past lates, Orthodox Archbishop Constan­ from general revenues to decorate and /or must demonstrate an interest in borrowersto repay their currently tine and Catholic Bishop Innocent Ukrainian Village with appropriate pursuing, at least in part, Ukrainian- outstanding loans as soon as possible, Lotocky. identifying and decorative signs." oriented studies at an accredited uni­ "in order that other young Ukrainian Myroslaw Charkevych, chairman of On December 19, at a meeting esta­ versity. Previous academic perform ince men and women might have the oppor­ the Chicago branch of the UCCA, who blishing the Ukrainian Committee for will be a major consideration in award­ tunity to pursue advanced schooling at was part of a 20-member Ukrainian the Re-election of Mayor Jane Byrne, ing the loans. a time when other loan outlets have delegation present at the council meet­ Alderman Vrdolyak, who is also chair­ dried up." ing, expressed the gratitude of the man of the Cook County Democratic "From its inception, the Ukrainian For information and applications call Ukrainian community to the mayor and Organization, had promised to intro­ Institute has distributed over 530,000 in (212) 288-8660, or write to: Ukrainian the City Council. duce this resolution in the City Council. interest-free loans of which 56,000 is Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., New Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist leader still outstanding," said Walter Nazare- York, N.Y. 10017. Closing date for Pastor Olexa Harbuziuk, who was One month later, the City Council wicz, institute vice president. receipt of applications is February 15. unable to attend this ceremony, con­ unanimously approved the resolution veyed his deep satisfaction with this naming the Ukrainian Village. Many resolution. people worked actively towards the Noting that Ukrainians have resided attainment of this goal. Noteworthy New music magazine released in the Humboldt Park, East Humboldt among them are those who initiated the Park and West Town areas, and citing project and strived toward its conclu­ MONTREAL - The first issue, dated the recent construction and rebuilding sion: Oleh Saciuk, Ewhen Andrus, Paul Fall 1982, of Ukrainian Muzyka, an of Ukrainian churches, as well as the Nadzikewycz, Borys Antonovych and English-language quarterly, was recent­ location of many Ukrainian institutions Zenon Forowycz, who recently became ly released here. in the neighborhood, the City Council ethnic coordinator of Mayor Byrne's Published by Yevshan Communica­ resolved' campaign staff. tions Inc., which is headed by Bohdan Tymyc, the magazine's purpose is to supply information about various as­ pects of the Ukrainian music industry. Rights committee S 10,000 donated to According to the introduction in the magazine, Ukrainian Muzyka is an holds hockey protest UFU foundation open forum for all musicians, per­ formers, composers, musicologists and PHILADELPHIA - The National NEW YORK-The Ukrainian Free lovers of Ukrainian music. Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers University Foundation 'inc. played the Soviet All-Stars at the here announced that Mr. and Mrs. The magazine will be divided into Spectrum here on January 6, and the Julian Monastyrsky of Parma, Ohio, three sections: classical, folk and popu­ Ukrainian Human Rights Committee have made a 510,000 contribution to lar. Also offered will be two types of took this opportunity to pass out 500 the foundation with the intention of record news: record previews, which leaflets in referencet o the persecution of creating a family scholarship fund for will introduce new releases, and record Ukrainians in the Soviet Union. Ukrainian studies. A scholarship reviews, which will offer an evaluation The game was covered by Philadel­ grarlt will be given to a qualified student of selected albums. phia area newspapers and mentioned every year from the interest on the that the Ukrainian Human Rights original amount of the contribution. The first issue features an interview Committee had gathered to call atten­ Stephania Monastyrsky comes from with singer Kvitka Cisyk. tion to the plight of those living in the village of Zaturyn, Pidhayets dis­ The editor of the magazine is Mark Cover of the premiere issue of Muzyka. Ukraine. trict, and her husband Julian from the Bednarczyk, and the record review The flyers passed out at the game village of Kidanov, Buchach district, in editor is Roman Kostyk, who is also The magazine may be obtained by mentioned such Ukrainian dissidents as Ukraine. After settling in the United responsible for layout. Pianist Juliana writing Ukrainian Muzyka, P.O. Box Mykola and Raisa Rudenko, Oksana States, Mr. Monastyrsky worked for a Osinchuk is the magazine's classical 125, Station St. Michel, Montreal, Meshko, Dr. Mykola Plakhotniuk and rubber company in Baltimore and an music editor. Quebec, Canada H2A 3L9. Newsstand Hanna Mykhaylenko. automobile company in Cleveland, The yearly subscription rate is 56. price for a single copy is 52. The Soviet team beat the Flyers 5-1. until his retirement in 1976. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 \ 5

Modernization and its impact on Jewish-Ukrainian relations by Profs. Howard Aster and Peter J. Potichnyj

PARTI Stephen Daedalus claim that "History was reinforced by religious differentia­ stood in different relations to the Introduction is a nightmare from which I am trying to tion. It is only during the latter part of existing ruling political structures. The awake." There is no doubt that both for the 18th century and in the 19th cen­ Jewish community until the I9th cen­ Last June, we presented a paper titled Jews and Ukrainians history has night­ tury that the tidal waves of seculariza­ tury lived in a kind of protectorate "Jewish-Ukrainian Relations: Two marish qualities. Moreover, when you tion broke down these feudal structures population in Ukraine, Jews lived under Solitudes" at the Learned Societies cross-breed these nightmares, when you and religious differentiations. the aegis of a ruling political structure Meetings in Ottawa. consider the interpenetration of the Third, the separateness of the Jewish and acted in concert with that ruling The paper had many peculiarities. Jewish and Ukrainian experience in the and Ukrainian communities was further structure. The Ukrainian population, geographic territory of Ukraine over the First, it provoked considerable in­ reinforced by a complex system of however, found itself in a condition of past 10 centuries, then the nightnjare, terest in Canada, the United States and differentiated economic activity. Ukrai­ oppression and, at certain points in 1 for both, becomes further compounded. even in Europe. It is clear to us that the nians were cast in the role of a peasant time, rose up in open opposition and question of Jewish-Ukrainian relations, people for many, many centuries. They revolt to that ruling structure. It is In our previous paper, we tried to labored and toiled as a peasant society during these periods of revolt that the in whatever aspect, is of deep signifi­ grapple with these major historical cance for many people and it is a topic and found themselves constantly under Jewish community found itself caught questions. We concluded that Jews, in the yoke of foreign rulers. The Jewish in violent conflict and cataclysmic long overdue for discussion. terms of their own perceptions of Second, we found that there was community in Ukraine, however, for a upheavals between the ruling structures themselves and their relations to Ukrai­ variety of historical circumstances, and the rebellious Ukrainian peasantry. some advantage in undertaking a dis­ nians, betray a certain, let us call it, cussion of Jewish-Ukrainian relations never found itself cast in the role of a "philosophy of history." That is to say, "peasant people." The Jews' economic These factors compounded the dis- from Canada. In the paper we argued an orientation to their own past and to that there are some intriguing similari­ activities and their economic structures tinctiveness and the separateness of the their past that relates to Ukrainians, meant that they were traders, tax Jewish and the Ukrainian communities. ties between the relations of Jews and which provokes a complex set of feel­ Ukrainians, and those of French and collectors, a more urbanized and com­ They provide us with the fundamental ings of animosity, confusion, bitterness mercialized community. The crucial realities which fixed the relations — or English Canadians. The most concise and even enmity. Likewise, we dis­ metaphor to characterize French and point to remember is that Jews and the non-relations — between Jewish covered that Ukrainians in their "philo­ Ukrainians lived in two totally differen­ and Ukrainian communities for many English relations in Canada is "two sophy of history," that is, their orienta­ solitudes." The relation between Jews tiated economic structures which, once centuries. Moreover, these factors help tions to their own past and their past in again, reinforced their separateness. us to understand the circumstances and Ukrainians appears to us to be relation to Jews, also betray a com­ strikingly similar. Finally, it is important to remember from which each community was able to plex set of feelings, of betrayal, exploi­ that the Jewish community and the define a certain set of perceptions of Third, to our surprise, we found that 4 5 tation and treachery. Ukrainians, for many, many centuries each other. there is a striking paucity of published It is clear to us that we cannot undo material on almost every aspect of history, or that it is extremely difficult 2 1. This paper has now been published in found in "History and Jewish Historians: Jewish-Ukrainian relations. This is a to escape from our own "philosophies very fertile and unfilled area of scholarly English in The Ukrainian Weekly on July Essays and Addresses by Salo W. Baron," of history." But, as Stephen Daedalus I8-August 8, 1982, in German in Mittei- compiled by Arthur Hertzbcrg and Leon A. investigations and research. claims, we can at least try to awake from lungen N. 18, 1982, and in Ukrainian in Feldman, Philadelphia, Jewish Publication Fourth, we also discovered that there the nightmare of history. In considering Suchasnist. Society, 1964. Indeed, Baron's work is appears to be some reluctance on the Jewish-Ukrainian relations construc­ 2. The bibliographic difficulties one probably the most important source in how part of a variety of people to entertain tively, we must' at least try to find that confronts when approaching this question Jews view their own history and how they seriously, thoughtfully and dispassion­ common ground, both in the past and in arises, in part, from the view of many Jewish view the Gentile world. Baron's own thesis is ately, the subject of Jewish-Ukrainian the present, upon which we can begin to scholars that Jewish history in the region that the Jewish image of their own history as relations. Most historical questions,' construct some common projects for now called Ukraine was part of a larger a sealed community is not true even for the especially if the history is a tragic one, imperial history, namely Polish or Russian. most closed of ghettos. Jewish history must action and interaction. This paper is an The question of Jewish-Polish relations or be understood as part of human history, in provoke passion, involvement, concern. attempt to do this. Jewish-Russian relations, therefore, is much general. Baron argues that the Jew should It is only human to find it difficult to How do we begin? First, it is impor­ richer in bibliographic resources than not be viewed as a "pariah" always in a distance oneself from historical tragedy, tant that we understand the complex Jewish-Ukrainian relations. An example position of otherness. Moreover, the field of especially if one's own history is linked social, political and economic structures can be found in Ellis Rivkin, "The Shaping Jewish history should be very extensive. to that tragedy. In approaching the of both the Jewish and Ukrainian of Jewish History: A Radical New Interpre­ Baron's seminal work is found in his many- question of Jewish-Ukrainian relations, communities which lived contiguously tation," New York, Charles Scribner`s Sons, volumed "A Social and Religious History of we must be deeply sensitive to this for over 10 centuries and which miti­ 1971. A further example in Jonathan the Jews." problem. And yet, we should not shy Frankel, "Prophecy and Policies: Socialism, An interesting new example of this effort gated against constructive and salutary Nationalism and the Russian Jews, 1862- away from difficult questions and relations between these two communi­ at defining`the thematic unity of Jewish 3 1917," Cambridge, Cambridge University history can be found in Ellis Rivkin, "The problems. ties. Press, 1981. Finally, let us interject a very personal Shaping of Jewish History: A Radical New Let us identify briefly some of these Interpretation. "New York. Charles note. We are both political scientists, 3. A conference devoted to the fuller Scribner`s Sons, 1971. professionally. We come from very factors. For many centuries, Jews lived explanation of Jewish-Ukrainian relations Another valuable source is the collection different cultural backgrounds, from in Ukraine as an autonomous commu­ is scheduled for October 18-20, 1983, to be of essays found in H.H. Ben-Sasson and S. dramatically different intellectual nity. That autonomy was granted to held at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ettinger, eds., "Jewish-Society Through the origins and upbringings. We began our Jewish communities by foreign rulers in Ontario. Scholars from Canada, the United Ages," New York, Schocken Books, 1971. collaboration in considering the ques­ Ukraine, namely the Polish kingdom. States and Israel will spend three days 5. See for example, Jacob Katz, "Out of tion of Jewish-Ukrainian relations with While this communal autonomy en­ exploring the topic. the Ghetto: The Social Background of some degree of trepidation, mainly sured the viability of the Jewish com­ 4. It would be very interesting and Jewish Emancipation, 1770-1870," Cam­ because we thought we could not munities in Ukraine, it also acted as a rewarding to try to develop the argument bridge Mass., Harvard University Press, progress very far in the area. We have major deterrent to any possible rela­ about the thematic unity of the manner in 1973, Jacob Katz. "Exclusiveness and tions between Jews and Ukrainians. which people view their own history and the Tolerance, Studies in Jewish-Gentile Rela­ both been astonished byourexperiences. tions in Medieval and Modern Times," The topic is indeed vast, fascinating, history of other people; that is to say, to Second, for almost eight centuries, London, Oxford University Press, 1961. varied in its content and illuminating in explore, the subjective interpretation of during the era of the domination of history of specific peoples or cultural Salo W. Baron, "The Jewish Community: its exploration. religious orders and feudal structures, groups. Its History and Structure," Philadelphia. \Jf our experience is of any significance the separateness of Jews and Ukrainians A very valuable example of this can be Jewish Publication Society. 1942. to anyone, then the one word of advice we can offer is that both Ukrainians and Jews \should venture into this topic together. It is a totally engrossing, Nadia Svitlychna interviewed by Was!Washington newspaper captivating and rewarding experience. WASHINGTON - Ukrainian hu­ very dull and low in calories; rarely did all in prisons, camps or exile now. The legacy of history man-rights activist and former Soviet we have such items as eggs or meat. The She told the reporter: "Ukraine has political prisoner Nadia Svitlychna was prisoners constantly experienced become a testing ground for new re­ James Joyce in "Ulysses" has recently interviewed by Free Press hunger. For infringement of camp pression by the Soviets. Compared with International correspondent Gerrit J. rules — not dressing correctly or not dissidents in Moscow, those in Kiev van Dorsten for the Washington In­ fulfilling the work quota — you could receive much longer prison terms for Howard Aster and Peter J. Potichnyj quirer be sent into solitary confinement for up similar offenses." are professors of political science at Mrs. Svitlychna, who is a member of to six months. The food they gave there McMaster University in Hamilton, the External Representation of the was a bowl of very thin gruel per day, "Many times people are sentenced on Ont. Their first joint research paper, Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group, and every other day a piece of bread false criminal charges, like hooliganism titled "Jewish-Ukrainian Relations: described living conditions in the pri­ with a glass of water. It was extremely and rape. In the past fiveyear s they have Two Solitudes," was serialized in The son camps where she was interned for cold and they did not allow additional revived practices that were only used in Weekly in July-August 1982. four years. clothing," she said. Stalin's time. People are sentenced for This paper was presented at the "Because I published and spread Mrs. Svitlychna, who emigrated to term after term while still in prison. In conference on Ukrainian-Jewish co­ samizdat, I was sent as an (especially the United States four years ago, also the past 12 months, they have sentence operation held in Washington on Sep­ dangerous enemy of the state), to a so- spoke about the Ukrainian Helsinki seven members of the Helsinki group," tember 21, 1982. called severe-regime сашр. і iic tiici was Monitoring Group, whose members are she said. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY ЗО, І983 -No.,5 . Universal Declaration of Human Rights: an analysis and critique by Daniel Marchishin tion and cooperation while devoting rainian Weelcly their human effort toward economic PART IV production. The establishment of trade Our previous considerations of the unions has made a major contribution Rape of Afghanistan Universal Declaration of Human Rights toward protecting the dignity and involved matters that.some might efficiency of the modern industrial consider intangible and of little political worker. Last December, the Permanent Tribunal of the Peoples, the left- In 1931 the Soviet Union passed a leaning successor organization to pacifist Betrand Russell's war crimes value. In this installment of our series, we will address the bread-and-butter decree that dissolved the private owner­ tribunal which examined America's role in Vietnam, held hearings in issue of economic rights. In order to live ship of farms. It then moved to con­ Paris on Soviet atrocities in Afghanistan. The three-day proceedings, a decent existence, people must be able fiscate all the farm production in which included testimony from eyewitnesses from that war-torn to develop and maintain economic well- Ukraine, diverting it to export markets country, shocked even those who thought themselves inured to tales of being. or to ethnically Russian areas of the sadism and brutality. Since Ukraine had been in a colonial USSR, resulting in the man-made Great According to an article by Rosanne Klass in the January 24 issue of status during much of the developing Famine of 1932-33. The forced collecti­ The Wall Stree Journal, a Dutch freelance journalist showed films he industrial age, the Ukrainian people did vization of private farms in Ukraine had taken of a chemical attack on an Afghan farm village, and, in the not produce a large mercantile esta­ resulted in one of the worst genocides of our history - some 5 to 7 million author's words, "of the ebony-black, bloated corpse of a man he had blishment. Nevertheless, due to tre­ mendous natural resources and one of persons perished. seen alive in that village less than 24 hours earlier."Thejournalist also The Soviets reacted strongly to the showed the tribunal the red splotches on his arm, the result of being the richest soils in the world, Ukraine was one of the largest agricultural creation of the free trade union Soli­ caught on the edge of a gas attack 18 months earlier. producers and was considered the darity in Poland because they are bread-basket of Europe before vehemently opposed to legitimate One Afghan witness after another described the systematic World War I. In spite of its wealth, the workers' unions and they were concern­ destruction of crops and granaries, the saturation bombing of civilian standard of living in Ukraine never ed that success of Solidarity would targets, the massacre of entire villages. They talked of small booby- reached the optimal level because of its result in similar actions by the workers trap mines — disguised as toys and household objects — which were colonial status and exploitation by and farmers in Ukraine. In the USSR, designed to maim rather than to kill. Their .aim is to incapacitate a occupying dominions throughout the so-called labor unions are strictly for victim, thus burdening the able-bodied with the wounded. And there centuries. But Ukrainians took pride in the purpose of indoctrinating the workers was more. individual ownership and strongly to achieve the production goals set by the central planning organs. Three witnesses located by American scholar Mike Barry, who had resisted Soviet policies of collectiviza­ Maybe the most glaring inconsistency gone into Afghanistan to verify atrocity stories, told tales of torture tion which brought harsh reprisals by the Soviet regime. between Article 23 of the Universal and unbridled savagery. A frail, 22-year-old medical student described Declaration of Human Rights and the maimings, rapes and electric-shock treatments carried out by In Articles 17,23 and 24 below we see how the Universal Declaration of Soviet reality is a total domination of sadistic guards in the prison where she was held. Another witness told Human Rights approaches economic the state in dispensing jobs. Selection, of two boys, age 8 and 10, who refused to tell Soviet troops where their matters. cultivation and assignment of cadres in resistance-fighter father was hiding. The boys were doused with " Article 17: 1. Everyone has the the national economy is done not on the gasoline and set on fire. right to own property alone as well as in basis of business ability, but through the The burning-alive of people seemed to be a favorite tactic. A French association with others. prism of loyalty to party dogma and the expert on arms control showed evidence, of chemical weapons and . 2. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived Communist state. The state decides who incendiary devices. He showed samples of scorched rock from a village of his property. should be allowed to attend the schools " Article 23: 1. Everyone has the of higher learning, who should attend where on September 23, 1982, more than 100 people — a dozen of technical schools, etc., thus denying a them children under 10 — were sealed up and deliberately burned to right to work, to free choice of employ­ ment, to just and favorable conditions freedom of choice to the individual to death in an underground irrigation tunnel in which they had taken arrange his own economic life accord­ shelter when Soviet troops invaded. of work and to protection against unemployment. ing to his abilities, ambitions and Still others spoke about contaminated grain, dum-dum bullets that 2. Everyone, without any discrimina­ desires. explode on impact and rip fist-sized holes in a victim's flesh, poison gas tion, has the right to equal pay for equal By requiring each citizen to carry a and the deliberate bombing of hospitals. work. so-called "internal passport" and re­ Ms. Klass quotes a Norwegian observer remarking as the ghastly 3. Everyone who works has the right quiring permission to relocate, the evidence piled up: "Perhaps the time has come to reconvene the to just and favorable remuneration government de facto holds the working Nuremberg trials." ensuring for himself and his family an masses and especially the farm Workers Clearly, an international commission should be established to look existence worthy of human dignity, and in virtual serfdom and forces them to into these grisly crimes against humanity. In the 1930s, the world supplemented, if necessary, by other retain working positions, often against their will, throughout their lives. It is community sat idly by as Joseph Stalin ruthlessly imposed a forced means of social protection. 4. Everyone has the right to form and ironic that those not considered by the famine in Ukraine which resulted in the death of some 5 to 7 million government totally loyal to the ideas of people. Perhaps it was thought that the famine was somehow an to join trade unions for the protection of his interests. the Communist state, often are fired "internal" matter, outside the scope of international intervention. It " Article 24. Everyone has the right from their jobs and then unable to find was not. to rest and leisure, including reasonable other jobs, since the government is the And, Afghanistan certainly is not. It is a sovereign country, limitation of working hours and periodic only employer. Later many of them are brutally occupied by a foreign power in direct violation of a host of holidays with pay. arrested and sentenced for "parasitism." international agreements. In addition, the invading Soviet forces have Property and the right to private From the above examples it is obvious been openly using monsterous weapons outlawed by treaties they ownership form the basic cornerstone to that the Soviet Union has established a themselves signed. This in itself makes them accountable to the rest of building a dynamic, prosperous eco­ state capitalist monopoly that totally the world. Though any anti-Soviet initiatives in the international nomic system. The Universal Declara­ concentrates the means of economic tion of Human Rights strongly advo­ production in the hands of the Commu­ community — particularly in the United Nations — have been difficult nist authorities. This is not only con­ because of Third World reluctance to censure Moscow, Afghanistan is cates the right of persons to own property. trary to the letter and spirit of the one of them, a small and underdeveloped Moslem country. However, accumulation and concen­ Universal Declaration of Human tration of property and natural re­ Rights, but it is also the most inefficient By the same token, we have said all along that the United States and sources can result in tremendous wealth and corrupt economic system on earth. the Western allies have done far too little to pressure the Soviets to and power, leading some people to The regime partially compensates for its withdraw their troops. The grain embargo was dropped by the Reagan exploit others of lesser means. In industrial inefficiency by further ex­ administration, which never really bothered to find a commensurate Articles 23 and 24 the Universal De­ ploiting the working class. punitive measure. Moreover, calls to make U.S.-Soviet arms claration of Human Rights recognizes For example, workers in the coal negotiations contingent on Soviet human-rights behavior at home and that everyone needs protection against industry in Ukraine are forced to work abroad have gone completely unheeded. Contrary to administration exploitation and the opportunity to on their days off, called "Black Satur­ days," one and sometimes two days a denials, U.S.-Soviet relations are slowly but perceptibly approaching satisfy one's economic needs freely and month without compensation. This is in "business as usual" despite events in Poland and Afghanistan. competitively. In our modern society persons whose contradiction to Article 23(3) of the Universal Declaration of Human An effective way must be found to squeeze the Soviets and get them labor, either manual or intellectual, is their primary source of investment, Rights. Many segments of Soviet indus­ to the negotiating table. In the meantime, the international community try have several such "Black Saturdays" should follow the example of the Paris tribunal and begin an have found it necessary to organize themselves in order to assure competi- each month. Individual workers are independent investigation. If these measures are not taken, the slow simply exploited and the fruits of their and agonizing rape of Afghanistan will go on and continue to stain the labor are confiscated to increase the Daniei Marchishin is director of conscience of humanity with blood. wealth and power of the state. public relations for Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine. (Continued on page 10) No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 7

The man-made famine of 1933 in Soviet Ukraine: what happened and why by Dr. James Б. Mace

PART HI hitherto been taught in Russian now switched to adoption of a standardized orthography in 1928, had Ukrainian, and it became impossible to gain a post- gone on record in favor of linguistic purism, and at Soviet Ukraine under Skrypnyk secondary education in Russian without going to one point even suggested supplementing the Ukrai­ Russia. nian Cyrillic by adding the Latin letters "S"and "Z"to Only a handful of old Bolsheviks were Ukrainians: But to those who complained that the rights of designate sounds represented by the double conso­ Hryhoriy Petrovs.ky, Dmytro Manuilsky, Vlas Ukraine's Russians were violated by the new state of nants "dz" and "dzh.'`43 Chubar, Volodymyr Zatonsky and Mykola Skrypnyk. affairs, he could point out that they were still In November 1929 the GPU "discovered"an alleged Skrypnyk joined Russian Social-Democracy at the considerably better off than Russia's Ukrainians: at conspiracy called the Union for the Liberation of turn of the century, before it split into Bolshevik and the same time that the more than 3 million Ukrainians Ukraine and arrested a number of prominent scholars Menshevik, and once the rift occurred he joined of the North Caucasus were served by only 240 and academicians.44 On December 22, the Ukrainian Lenin's faction, never to waver thereafter. Ukrainian-language schools, Ukraine's 2 million 36 Autocephalous Orthodox Church was tied into the His was the typical career of a "professional Russians had 177 Russian-language schools. And affair and was forced to proclaim itself liquidated the revolutionary" — missions to various parts of the there was certainly no Ukrainian-language higher following January. The resolutions forced upon the empire on Lenin's behalf, arrests, escapes from education in Russia. so-called liquidation sobor repudiated not only Siberia, and even a brief taste of emigre life in In fact, Skrypnyk complained quite loudly about 34 religious principles but also the principles upon which Europe. After helping Lenin seize power as a how inept Russia was in satisfying the cultural needs of Ukraine's political distinctiveness had been based. member of the Petrograd Soviet's Revolutionary- its Ukrainians and strived to establish a cultural Autocephaly was denounced as "a symbol of Petliurist Military Committee, Lenin sent him to Ukraine as his protectorate over them, all the while denying that he independence," clerical Ukrainianization as "a means personal representative. For a brief period on the eve was doing anything beyond aiding them by sending of inciting national animosity.'45 It did not take much 37 of the German occupation of 1918, he even headed the textbooks and schoolteachers. At one point he went imagination to translate these principles from the Soviet Ukrainian government, and he was architect of so far as to argue that Russia's record was so abysmal secular to the temporal realm. the decisions adopted at the Taganrog Party Confe­ that the "fascist" nationalists in Western Ukraine were As the GPU presented it, the Union for the rence which founded the CP(b)U. taking advantage of it in order to discredit Soviet Liberation of Ukraine (SVU) had supposedly been led In 1920 he became an advocate of the changes in power in the eyes of the masses and that the only -by Serhiy Yefremov, former leader of the Ukrainian nationality policy later to be adopted as Ukrainianiza- solution was for Russia to cede heavily Ukrainian 38 Party of Socialist-Federalists and a vocal critic of the tion, and in the discussions preceding the formation of border areas to Ukraine. It is hardly likely that Stalin regime, who was also an academician in the history of the USSR and afterwards he was one of the chief was overjoyed to receive what amounted to a Ukrainian literature, and Volodymyr Chekhivsky, defenders of the prerogatives of the Soviet republics. territorial demand from one whom he considered his former leader of the Autocephalous Church. The When Kaganovich was attacked by Shumsky, Skrypnyk subordinate. conspiracy was supposed to have began in 1926, and it was tapped as the leading defender of official policies In any case, a Byzantine campaign to bring strains credulity to think that such a widespread in Soviet Ukraine, and in 1927 his loyalty was Skrypnyk low can be discerned from the end of 1928 conspiracy as the SVU was supposed to have been rewarded with the post of education commissar. when his client Matviy Yavorsky, the "ideological could have escaped the notice of the CPU and its While Moscow's appointees came and went, watchdog" of Soviet Ukrainian historians, was secret collaborators for over three years. Skrypnyk remained in Ukraine to become first among attacked by Pavel Gorin, secretary of the Russian The SVU was accused of plotting the assassination equals in the country's political hierarchy. When Society of Marxist Historians, at the All-Union 3 of Soviet leaders (including Skrypnyk), the restoration Kaganovich was withdrawn in 1928, Stanislaw Conference of Marxist Historians. ' of capitalism in a fascist independent Ukrainian state Kossior succeeded him as first secretary, but there was A few weeks later, Pravda carried a brutal review by means, of an armed uprising supported by .foreign no doubt that Skrypnyk was the real man in charge. of Yavorsky's brief textbook history of Ukraine which capitalist states, attempting to organize the kulaks and He was by far the most powerful of the various party concluded that it was "strange" the Ukrainian bourgeois survivals .— particularly the so-called satraps who ruled the various administrative subdivi­ Commissariat of Education had ever sanctioned so 40 "kulak intelligentsia" of the villages and high schools. sions of the Soviet Union in the 1920s, the undisputed pernicious a book. Soon the pages of Russian and Cells had allegedly been established in both the political strongman of Soviet Ukraine. Ukrainian historical journals were filled with denun­ Ukrainian Academy of Sciences and the Autocephal­ Just as the formation of the United Opposition in ciations of "Yavorskyism," sometimes finding fault ous Church hierarchy. 1926 had led Stalin to seek support in Ukraine by with the very fact that he dealt with Ukrainian history Politically, the most significant charge was that it intervening on the side of Russian Communists there, as a national history separate from that of Russia. As had engaged in cultural sabotage which consisted in the 1928 rift between him and Bukharin motivated him one critic wrote, "The basic error of Comrade trying to make Ukrainian culture as different from to intervene on the side of the Ukrainian Communists. Yavorsky's book is that it portrays the history of 41 Russian as possible. So many academicians were By 1928 the Ukrainianization policy had succeeded Ukraine as a distinct process." The political arrested that whole institutes had to be closed, in strengthening the Ukrainian component in the party implication was obvious and ominous: if Ukraine did particularly the linguistic institutes which were to such an extent that instead of offering up a not possess its own distinct history, then it was not a accused of having engaged in nationalistic wrecking by "national deviationist," he "bought" Skrypnyk by country in its own right and ought not be treated as trying to make the Ukrainian language as different 35 withdrawing Kaganovich. Skrypnyk had already such. This, in turn, implied an attack on Skrypnyk's from the Russian as possible. laid claim to eminence as a theoretician by creating a whole policy. in short, the flower of the national intelligentsia was chair of the nationality question in the Ukrainian As for Yavorsky, he was accused of having once brought low, and cultural nationalism was identified Institute of Marxism-Leninism - claiming all-union been a gendarme in the Austrian army, was accordingly with sabotage by class enemies. It would not be too authority for it by arguing that Ukraine was the "best expelled from the CP(b)U in 1930, arrested during the long before the implication was drawn that Skrypnyk laboratory" for studying the nationality question Postyshev terror of 1933, and ended his days in the himself had been in league with these "saboteurs," for because it had been itself a colony and now was a gulag. He was last reported seen in the Solovky Soviet republic with its own minorities whose rights Islands, where he was described as having bitterly (Continued on page 10) had to be protected — and occupying the chair himself. regretted his Bolshevik past.42 One may be certain that Stalin was less than pleased Attacks upon distinctively Ukrainian cultural 34. Basic biographical works on Skrypnyk are: Iwan with Skrypnyk's claim to pre-eminence in a theoretical currents, regardless of whether they were Communist, Koszeliwec, "Mykola Skrypnyk"(Munich, 1972); Iu. Babko field to which Stalin had made his own contributions, became aninherent part of Stalin's so-called cultural and I. Bilokobylsky, "Mykola Oleksiiovych Skrypnyk" and Skrypnyk's 1927 appointment to the education revolution (1928-32). In Russia, however, it was (Kiev, 1967); M. Rubach, ed., "Shliakhamy zaslan ta commissariat further strengthened his position by primarily the so-called bourgeois intelligentsia which borotby (Dokumenty do zhytiepysu t. Skrypnyka)" placing him in charge of the Ukrainianization suffered, while in Ukraine attacks on Ukrainian (Kharkiv, 1932). program as well as all educational, cultural and Communists actually took precedence over those on 35. Edward Hallett Carr, "Foundations of a Planned scholarly work. With Kaganovich withdrawn, non-Marxists. Yavorsky was the first victim of the Economy, 1926-1929" (New York, 1969-1971), II, p. 66. Skrypnyk was in a position to be as independent as, culturaj revolution in Ukraine, while Mykhailo 36. Iwan Koszeliwec, "Mykola Skrypnyk," p. 161. Hrushevsky, the dean of traditional Ukrainian 37. Mykola Skrypnyk,"Statti і promovy"(Kharkiv, 1930- say, Gomuika in the late 1950s, and he did not hesitate 1931), II, part 2, p. 247. to use his position to the utmost. historians, was left unmolested until 1931. The fall of 38. Mykola Skrypnyk, "Statti і promovy z natsionalnoho Skrypnyk pursued policies bound to win him another Skrypnyk client, the philosopher Volodymyr pytannia" (Munich, 1974), pp. 101-7. popularity with the Ukrainians. He lobbied for union Yurinets, closely followed Yavorsky's, but the 39. The Yavorsky affair is discussed more fully in my investment with such zeal that he gained a reputation Ukrainian "bourgeois" intelligentsia was not neglected forthcoming "Politics and History in Soviet Ukraine, 1921- of being the man who brought all good things to for long, and the manner in which it was attacked also 1933," Nationalities Papers, fall 1982. Ukraine. He defended the right of Ukrainian culture to boded ill for Skrypnyk. 40. Pravda, February 10, 1929, p. 3. develop separately, condemning those who wanted to It would have been extremely difficult for Skrypnyk 41. Istorik-marksist, XII (1929), p. 285. attack Khvyliovyi for his old sins and those who to have attempted to defend either the All-Ukrainian 42. S. Pidhainy, "Ukrainska intelihentsiya na Solovkakh" Academy of Sciences, founded in 1918 and including a (n.p., 1947), pp. 58-61. refused to assign tfc? old Rus'epic, "The Tale of Dior's 43. Mykola Skrypnyk, "Pidsumky pravopysnoyi dy- Armament," to Ukrainian literature. He pushed number of members once quite prominent in the skusiyi," Visti VUTsVK, June 19, 1927, p. 3. Ukrainianization far more rapidly than it had ever Ukrainian People's (National) Republic and the Ukrai­ 44. Hryhory Kostiuk, "M. Zerov, P. Fylypovych, M. been pushed before, forcing hundreds of factory nian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, which had split Drai-Khmara," Ukrainska literaturna hazeta. IV: 1 gazettes and major dailies (including the main state off from Russian Orthodoxy during the revolution. They (January 1960), p. 8. organ in Odessa, which had never been a Ukrainian were thus easy targets for those who wished to weaken 45. Bohdan R. Bociurkiw, "Ukrainization Movements city) to switch from Russian to Ukrainian. Officials Skrypnyk by attacking Ukrainian national institu­ Within the Russian Orthodox Church and the O`m.inian who had not yet learned Ukrainian now had to do so tions. Moreover, Skrypnyk had been intimately Autocephalous Orthodox Church." Harvard '.'.. І uan or be dismissed. Those university courses which had involved in the linguistic discussions which led to the Studies. Ill/ IV: 1 (1979-1980), p. 111. 8 THE UKRAINIAN vVEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 No. 5

Ukrainian pro hockey update by Ihor N. Stelmach Ж Hospodar Happy to live up he said. "If it comes down to that, 111 be Adam and sophomore Normand Aubin right winger who had just completed a there." rounding out the Leaf line-up at that 63-goal, 71-assist season, blessed with to tough reputation Last year was Hospodar's toughest. spot. greater speed of hand than foot. A broken jaw, a wrist injury and With his wife and infant son in the Today, as Dave is ready to turn pro, whispers about being traded to Quebec family condominium in the Toronto his skating is still a concern, but after a haunted him. Considering that he was bedroom community of Mississauga, 173-point finaljunio r season it could be playing without a contract, things you can bet Kaszycki would be more at downright unlucky to look this gift became doubly difficult. home with the Leafs on a permanent darkhorse in the mouth. "It wasa tough yearallaround,"hesaid. basis. Yet after six years as a pro, he's The Flyers should have all the goals "I don't recommend anybody trying to realistic without being bitter when it they need from their centers and left play without a contract. It was a long comes to discussing his chances in the wings, but, with the exception of Ray headache." NHL. Allison, they are heavier on muscle Mike Rogers, once a fixture in Hart­ "What were the Leafs, 19th last year?" (Paul Holmgren, Tim Kerr) than touch ford and now a 100-point scorer for the said the 26-year-old. "There aren't on the right side. So, to find out if the Rangers, said that the Whalers have many worse than that. If you can't make kid can play a major-league wing, coach made a sound acquisition. the Leafs, why would somebody else Bob McCammon put Michayluk on a "Eddie's a good man in the room, a want you?" рге-season line with Darryl Sittler. great guy for a team, and he can play," Kaszycki's suspicions proved correct "Darryl is one of the last of the real Rogers said. "The Whalers have got on the day before the season opened center-ice gunners," said the Flyers' themselves a player. Hell help them a when no one else - not even the 20th- coach. "Michayluk makes good plays lot." and 21st-place teams of a year ago, out of the center, and is very smart with Detroit and Colorado (now New the puck. Putting him with an old pro Kaszycki on a string Jersey) - called his name over the like Darryl should boost his confi­ phone lines during the waiver draft. dence." between Leafs, Saints A quick scan of the record books "We can dress 20 players this year, Ed Hospodar: from Rangers to Whalers. verifies minor-league scoring champs and he's an excellent penalty-killer and Only 70 miles of highway lie between rarely become major-league scoring checker. We could use him on the power Toronto and St. Catharines, and by the threats. The NHL`s youth movement - play, too, to break him in. And maybe It was with mixed emotions that Ed end of the season Mike Kaszycki and his which is being fully endorsed in To­ his skating won4 hurt him. A lot of guys Hospodar accepted his move from the white Corvette may know every bump, ronto — does little for a player eight in this league compensate by playing New York Rangers to the Hartford curve and truckstop along the way. years older than current draft picks. smart." Whalers. Sort of like watching the Even before the season opened, Although.Nykoluk has said he'd like As the season approached; Michayluk schoolhouse burn down, knowing your Kaszycki had made the trip twice as the to stick with the roster he began the brand new baseball glove is in your was still making mouth-dropping set-up Toronto Maple Leafs tried their own season with, a return to last year's form passes to Sittler. And with Tim Kerr out desk. version of "Upstairs, Downstairs," — the worst season in Leaf history — or "When I think about not being a for possibly the first two weeks follow­ moving their center between the NHL the continual growth of a persistent ing hernia surgery, Michayluk's spot on Ranger anymore, I get a sick feeling club and the American Hockey League's injury problem would certainly warrant inside," said Hospodar, a 23-year-old the opening day roster was secure. St. Catharines Saints. a call to St. Catharines. In 13 games with the Flyers, Michay­ Ukrainian defenseman with 122 games The most valuable player and leading You can bet Mike Kaszycki wont get of NHL experience. "I learned a great luk scored two goals and assisted on six scorer in the AHL last year with the lost on his way into Toronto when the others, totalling eight points. Not too deal in my three years in New York. But Leafs' old farm unit in New Brunswick, call goes out for him. I'm happy to be going to a team that shabby. However, with the return of Kaszycki was expected to bring that Indeed not. Early on this campaign, several injured vets, his ice-time dwindl­ wants me. Let me tell you something. scoring punch and experience as a Leaf top centerman Derlago went down with Hartford was talented enough to be in ed to the point where" McCammon regular this season. a crippling knee injury, necessitating decided the best thing for the youngster the playoffs last year. I want to play and The third-worst team in the league a still another call-up of Mr. Kaszycki. I want to see the team win. The more would be some full-time duty in Maine season ago, the Leafs are not stockpiled He's played rather well, especially with the AHL Mariners. that I can contribute, the happier 111 with talent at any position except goal, proving valuable as a set-up artist on the More on Michayluk coming soon in a' be." and if they were weakest at any one spot impotent Leaf power-play. In some 25 feature on the minor leagues, Ukrai­ Hospodar, whois6-2and210pounds, it is right up the middle. games with the parent club this year, nian-style. joined Hartford along with winger That gave Kaszycki a golden oppor­ Kaszycki has thus far accumulated 14 Mark Johnson in a three-team deal. The tunity to earn his way onto the squad points. More importantly, he hasn4 Transactions Whalers gave Minnesota a fifth-round with Bill Derlago, the only incumbent made any 70-mile drives recently. draft pick in 1984 and winger Jordy assured of a position. But a slow start at Listed below are all transactions of Douglas for another winger, 31-year- training camp only earned Kaszycki a Flyers rookie unfazed our Ukrainian hockey stars since train­ old Kent-Erik Andersson. Trie Whalers ticket to St. Kitts. ing camp. The listing is complete and up then dealt Andersson to the Rangers for "I've always been a slow starter, but by unlucky number to the minute. Hospodar. this year I wanted to get off to a good " BOSTON: returned C Doug Ko- In Hospodar, the Whalers have start," explained this Ukrainian ex- The Philadelphia Flyers, who feel they stynski to Kamloops (WHL); assigned acquired a stand-up guy who has earned Islander. "But it's just dne of those had seven years' bad luck a season ago, D Larry Melnyk to Baltimore (AHL); a reputation for aggressiveness and things. What are you going to do, get now have a rookie who wears No. 13. Melnyk later recalled and returned; D enviable character. down on yourself? He is not afraid to play on Friday. He Gord Kluzak put on injury list and "I'm very proud of that reputation," The firstdemotio n lasted less than 48 will walk under a ladder or skate into a returned. Hospodar said. "I was a team leader in hours and allowed for only the briefest corner without fear. His path crossed by - BUFFALO: RW Mark Wichrow- Ottawa (juniors) and I helped in the of reintroductions to the AHL before a litter of black cats at birth, Ukrainian ski assigned to Rochester (AHL); C room in New York. I like the boys, and I Kaszycki was motoring back to Maple Dave Michayluk spit in their eyes. Dave Andreychuk returned to Oshawa think the boys like me." Leaf Gardens to replace injured for­ Which, like the move Michayluk (OHL); Andreychuk recalled one month Defenseman Chris Kotsopoulos, who ward Terry Martin. made on Thomas Jonsson to score the later. played with Hospodar in New York, By the end of the рге-season schedule, winning goal in the Flyers' opening " CALGARY: LW Carl Mokosak couldn't stop smiling. the high-scoring minor leaguer, who exhibition victory over the Islanders, assigned to Brandon (WHL); Mokosak "Eddie's just what the doctor order­ averaged an assist a game last year, had was downright spooky. The kid dipped later recalled. ed," Kotsopolous said. "You should only one goal and four penalty minutes inside, went outside and stuffed the " CHICAGO: GT Bob Janecyk, GT have been in the room when they told us to show for seven games of fourth-line puck back inside rookie Ukrainian Warren Skorodenski, RW Perry Реіеп– about the trade. I'm going to tell you duty. goalie Kelly Hrudey as if he'd been sky, RW Bart Yachimec assigned to something. This team is going to sur­ While those statistics won't turn any breaking mirrors all his life. Springfield (AHL); C Ken Yaremchuk prise some people. The playoffs are not heads, Kaszycki's play near the end of Truth is, only about 99 percent of all returned to Portland (WHL); Yarem­ out of the question." camp was improving to both his delight hockey players are superstitious. Mi­ chuk later recalled and returned; C Tom Hospodar will be reunited with two and that of Ukrainian coach Mike chayluk was until his junior В coach Lysiak returned from injury list; D close friends, wingers Doug Sulliman Nykoluk. Although the coach wasn't ordered him to put on the forbidden Miles Zaharko assigned to Springfield and Warren Miller. about to use the first demotion as a jersey almost four years ago. (AHL); GT Skorodenski recalled from "We were a foursome in New York, deliberate form of inspiration, he was Why? A Soviet named Boris Springfield and reassigned to Peoria really," Hospodar said. "Sully, Warren, impressed by its results. Mikhailov had just led the Soviet (IHL). Don Maloney and me. We did a lot of "He's been working pretty hard and I national team in a victory over the NHL - DETROIT: GT Larry Lozinski, things together. Sully called me when he think he's gotten stronger as we've gone All-Stars in the 1979 Challenge Cup. LW Don Werbeniuk assigned to Adi­ heard about the trade. Hell take good on, especially since he came back "(from Boris wore No. 13 and played as if he'd rondack (AHL); Lozinski later re­ care of me." St. Catharines), said Nykoluk. never had a bad day in his life. assigned to Kalamazoo (IHL); RW Pressed on his enforcer background Still the Leaf brass was not impressed "At first it kind of shook me up," Dennis Polonich assigned to Adiron­ - in 122 NHL games, he shows enough to protect Mike in the annual admitted Dave, "but I didn't really have dack; Lozinski recalled from Kalama­ eight goals, 31 points and 442 minutes in waiver draft and subsequently sent him a choice." zoo and later returned to Adirondack. pcirlc'es — Hospodar shrugged. back to St. Catharines. Derlago remain­ Two years later, the Flyers had a " HARTFORD: sent LW Dave .e always been one of the bigger ed the team's top center with Czecho­ choice — a fourth-round choice — and Stoyanovich to Binghamton (AHL); й ` -`id ! lion'l mind the tough going," slovak Peter Ihnacak, rookie Russ used it to select an 18-year-old Regina (Continued on page 12) No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 ?

Panorama of Ukrainian culture in the Big Apple by Helen Perozak Smindak

It's cold outside, but the 1983 spring Taras work is included in the DTH cultural season is unfolding its lovely current season, running from January petals - Kozaks captivating the hearts 25 through February 27, at the City of Long Islanders, another Kozak Center, 131 E. 55th St. (246-8989). contingent about to invade Manhattan " The New York City Ballet has with songs and dances, Paul Plishka much to cheer about - demi-soloist and Andrij Dobriansky enthralling Met Roma Sosenko and tiny Nina Baczyn- audiences in "Boris Godunov"and "La ska, the little ballerina who was such a Boheme" and the exotic "Firebird"ballet hit in the role of Marie in the NYCB choreographed by John Taras exciting production of "Nutcracker." Miss viewers at Dance Theater of Harlem Baczynska will do a dancing role as a performances. firefly in upcoming productions of "A Mimi Sheraton Is newly published guide Midsummer Night's Dream" beginning to New York restaurants includes the February 2. Miss Sosenko is currently Ukrainian Restaurant on Second doing a lead role in "Suite from Histoire Avenue and Russian dining spots which du Soldat." serve Ukrainian foods. On radio and TV Nights of the Kozaks о Roseanne Scamardella`s commen­ tary accompanied ABC-TV's (Channel The four-man Bulava troupe from 7) brief survey of Ukrainian Christmas Toronto, along with three musicians, traditions during its January 7 news took over the Island Squire Inn in report. Highlighted in filmed scenes was Middle Island, Long Island, with four the Christmas Eve supper at the home nights of exuberant entertainment on of Luba and George Wolynetz, as Mrs. January 18-21. With only a sturdy wood Wolynetz served prosphora, kutia and table and a barrel as props, the agile borshch to her family, mother Maria dancers thrilled and amused dinner Abramiuk and guests Vera and Tony audiences with a rapid-fire floor show Shumeyko, Also included: views inside that included high-leaping prysidky, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church saber fighting, pratfalls, toe-tapping during the Christmas Eve midnight folk songs and comedy. liturgy and an interview with the Using both Ukrainian and English pastor, the Rev. Patrick Paschak. dialogue, the Bulava dancers provided a " With that well-known half-smile look at the every-day boisterous world on his face and the purring voice that of the Kozaks of the Zaporozska Sich. connotes mystery and the lure of the Heads high, chests out, arms akimbo, or unknown. Jack Palance continues to leaping and tumbling over each other, preside over ABC-TV's "Ripley^s Believe the dancers gave an exciting interpreta­ It or Not!" show on Sunday evenings at tion of the proud, energetic and fearless John Holuk, one of Bulava's dancers. 7. Recently spotted in a commercial for Zaporozhian Kozaks. Beyond the Danube), to be presented at addition to singing in "Boris" on Chevrolet cars, Mr. Palance enjoyed Uproariously funny were parodies by 3 p.m. at the High School of Fashion Tuesday and Saturday, he performed some great exposure on television back the troupe's comedian, Dior Baczynskyj, Industries, 225 W. 24th St. Along with the role of the philosopher Colline in "La in December. The movies "Panic in the of a Scotsman, a German, a Pole, a new faces, new costumes, new decor, the Boheme" on Monday and Thursday. In Streets," "The Horsemen" and "Che" Scandinavian and John Wayne as production will mark the New York his review on January 25, New York were shown on local channels. Kozaks. For each impersonation he premiere of a third act, "Karas at the Times Bernard Holland called Mr. simply changed hats and accents. Sultan's Place," with music by Stany- Plishka "a strong performer." A Julian jumble Saluting America, Mr. Baczynskyj, slav Liudkevych and words by Roman Mr. Plishka will appear in perfor­ The New York Times feature "New John Holuk, Walter Teres and Andrij Kupchynsky. Principal roles will be York Day by Day" on January 20 Kyzyk whooped out a Ukrainian ver­ mances of "La Boheme"on February I, sung by Lev Rejnarovych, Marta Kul- 4, 7 and 12. attempted to tell readers why the sion of "Oklahoma," assisted by emcee- chytska-Andriuk, Maria Yasinska Christmas tree outside City Hall "shines accordionist Ron Canute and backed Murowany, Leonid Bederiw, Mykola On your toes on in defiance of the calendar." up by a guitarist and drummer. The Holodyk, Stefan Szkafarowsky, " George de la Pena, who danced a Interpreting, or misinterpreting, the band provided music and repartee Mykhailo Yablonsky, Maria Lewytska, during the floor show, played Ukrai­ principal role in the Broadway musical explanation given by the city's Parks Bohdan Bohush and Adrian Pawliuk. comedy hit, "Woman of the Year," Commissioner Gordon J. Davis, Robin nian and international music before the The singers will be accompanied by a show for customers' pleasure and pro­ when it starred Lauren Bacall and then Herman and Laurie Johnston wrote symphony orchestra, a choral ensemble, Raquel Welch, has reportedly joined that it was decided to keep the city's vided music for dancing later in the and dancers instructed by Roma Pryma evening. the cast of "On Your Toes." The trees up for a while past Christmas at the Bohachevsky in Ukrainian and Turkish production, starring Natalia Makarova bidding of a variety of religious groups At the request of Island Squire owner dances. Musical director is Yaroslav and currently playing at the Kennedy that celebrate Epiphany on January 6. John Wyle, the Dutch chef researched Lishchynsky, administrative director, Center for the Performing Arts in Contacted by this writer, The New Ukrainian foods and added several Mr. Rejnarovych, art director Mr. Washington, may come to New York. York Times agreed that the article was tasty Ukrainian dishes to the menu - Yablonsky, and concert master Raphael " The unusual production of "Fire­ confusing. for appetizers, herring with sour cream, Wenke. Anya Borysenko, Mr. Yablon­ bird" choreographed by John Taras to Said a reporter (who informed me caviar, and beef liver pate with a hard- sky and Mr. Holodyk are in charge of Stravinsky's score had new audiences that both Miss Herman and Miss cooked egg; for soups, a hearty meat set decorations. The new production cheering the heroine in the fairytale Johnston were out): "I know that and vegetable soup and Ukrainsky received favorable critical reviews when when the ballet was premiered last year January 6 is not Epiphany for some Borshch; for entrees, holubtsi, patychky it was presented in Philadelphia last by the Dance Theater of Harlem. religious groups; that was an error. (breaded pork and veal on a stick), and Sepi^mber to mark the 70th anniver­ Following the story of the original Next year well get the Julian calendar kovbasa with kapusta, with a choice of sary of the Providence Association of ballet but set in a mythical island, the straight." -- baked potato or pyrohy. Ukrainian Catholics. The show, a highly successful first appearance in a United States night Ukrainians at the Met Slavutych awarded Franko literary prize club for the Bulava Kozaks, was written The Metropolitan Opera's finaloffer ­ and staged by Kozaks Holuk, Teres and ings of "Boris Godunov" for the season, EDMONTON - Yar Slavutych, a tina were reviewed. Baczynskyj, with Holuk serving as with Paul Plishka and Andrij Dobrian­ poet and professor of Slavic languages Earlier this-month, on the eve of his platoon commander. Home-based at sky in the cast, were held during the past at the University of Alberta, was award­ 65th birthday. Prof. Slavutych was the Ukrainian Caravan Restaurant in week, the very last one scheduled for the ed top prize from the Franko Literary named Ukrainian poet laureate abroad Toronto's chic Yorkville district, the matinee on Saturday, January 29. New Foundation on December 4 for his by the Ukrainian Mohylo-Mazepian group had invited New York resident Yorkers who purchase newsstand copies "Collected Works: 1938-78." Academy of Sciences at the National Mr. Kyzyk to join them as a replace­ of The Weekly on Friday or Saturday Library of Canada in Ottawa. ment for a Kozak who was unable to and those who receive their subscrip­ The prize, worth 51,750, was one of Last June, Prof. Slavutych won make the trip. tion copies in Saturday's mail can still two given out for poetry by the Franko second prize (S300) from the Cenko hear Saturday's presentation; just tune foundation, which also awarded three Bibliographical Foundation at the And more Kozaks in to the Met-Texaco broadcast on prizes for prose and others for children's Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute Coming to town on Februaiy 20 is WQXRat 1:30 p.m. literature. In all, 45 literary publications for his "Annotated Bibliography of Hulak-Artemovsky's popular opera For Mr. Plishka, the week has been a by 39 Ukrainian authors living in North Ukrainian Literature in Canada: Cana­ dian Book Publications, 1908-1980." "Zaporozhets za Dunayem" (Kozak particularly busy one at the opera. In America, Europe, Australia and Argen­ 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JANUARY 30.1983 No. 5

Ukrainian Independence Day Pritsak receives Kovaliv award NEW YORK - Omeljan Pritsak was disclosed at a later date. recently awarded the Lesia and Petro The Kovaiiv Foundation, under the Jersey City, N.J. Kovaliv historical academic prize spon­ auspices of the UNWLA, is also spon­ sored by the Ukrainian National Wo­ soring a literary contest for a historical men's League of America, for his book, story or narrative, which features a "The Origin of Rus' Volume I: Scan­ certain period in Ukrainian history. dinavian Sources other than the Sagas." Deadline for this contest is December Prof. Pritsak's work was selected 31, 1983. The members of the jury and unanimously by a committee consisting the prize will be announced later. of Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak, Manuscripts for both contests should Myroslav Labunka and Ihor Shev- be sent to: Ukrainian National Wo­ Chenko. men's League of America, 108 Second The UNWLA also announced that it Ave., New York, N.Y. 10003. is accepting new manuscripts for the Lesia and Petro Kovaliv contest. Dead­ line for receiving materials is December Lypynsky Institute 31, 1984. In compliance with the wishes of the benefactors, the manuscript establishes foundation should shed a positive light on Ukrai­ nian nationalism, touching upon some PHILADELPHIA - A S60.000 area of Ukrainian history. The manu­ foundation has been established in script should be at least 100 pages in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander length. Published pieces in either Ukrai­ Semenenko, by the Lypynsky East nian or English are also welcome. European Research Institute here. Jersey City's Mayor Gerald McCann presented a Ukrainian Independence Day proclamation Names of members of the jury will be Mrs. Semenenko died on November to representatives of local Ukrainian community organizations and Ss. Peter and Paul 26, 1982; her husband died on June 1, Ukrainian Catholic Church during a brief ceremony held Friday, January 21, in the City . . , і n Ї 4-' 1978, yet, even before his death, he had Council chambers in City Hall. After reading the proclamation, the mayor raised the Ukrainian UniV6fSdl U6Cldfdtl0n... bequeathed his money toward the esta­ flag at City Hall, noting that it would fly for the entire week. Some 35 persons participated in blishment of a foundation, or toward a the ceremonies, among them the four UNA executives employed in the fraternal ^ (Continued from де v research grant to publish the modern organization's main office in Jersey City. The Soviet Union had developed an history of Ukraine, focusing on the economic system that is fundamentally artificial famine in 1932-33, in which 7 destructive to the body and spirit of million Ukrainians perished. humanity, while it essentially is unable Before his death, Mr. Semenenko NOTICE to satisfy the material and economic also appointed Marian Koc, Mykola needs of its people. The transfer of Myskiw and Dr. Vincent Shandor to manage this request. It was also decided All materials - brief news stories, or photos and captions - on gas-pipeline technology and the delivery of subsidized grain are only the latest that the general public many contribute Ukrainian Independence Day commemorations must be received by to this foundation. The Weekly no later than February 15 in order to be considered for examples of democratic societies saving the Soviet Union from economic stag­ On January 19,1981, Mrs. Semenenko publication. Any materials received after February 15 will not be donated S60.067.38 to the Lypynsky published. There will be no exceptions. - The editors. nation — a move which serves only to strengthen a reactionary totalitarian East European Research Institute, 469 regime. Flamingo St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19128.

Ukraine were replaced.31 We know almost nothing Ukrainian Cyrillic (alphabet with two Latin letters, The man-made famine... about these new men or, indeed, about those they saying: "Comrade Skrypnyk could not have" failed to (Continued from page 7) replaced. In all likelihood, many of those who lost know that he had entered upon the path of isolating he had, of course, although what they had done hardly their posts were being punished for failure to carry out' the Ukrainian language from Russian and bringing it qualifies as sabotage.44 central dictates regarding the collectivization of closer to Polish." He announced that henceforth the Skrypnyk was able to defend himself from the agriculture and procurement of agricultural produce, party and Commissariat of Education would fight "to political fallout from the SVU affair by viciously and those who got the jobs did so because of their zeal purge the new orthography of the counterrevolu­ — or at least willingness — to carry out the center's tionary rubbish put into it" and pledged to have a new attacking the accused in public, while judiciously 33 ignoring the substance of their alleged wrecking when dictates no matter what they might be. Such new men orthography ready within a month. 47 it struck too close to home, particularly in linguistics. were far more likely to be loyal to Stalin than to a local Soon the periodical press was carrying articles in Meanwhile, Stalin Sounded a temporary retreat. Just satrap who did much to soften the most brutal aspects which Khvylia denounced Skrypnyk for linguistic as he had signaled a brief respite for the peasantry in his of collectivization. separatism 4n a kulak-Petliurist spirit" and explicitly famous "Dizziness from Success" speech, he made a The collectivization of agriculture, the man-made identified him with the type of wrecking portrayed similar move regarding the nationalities at the XVIth famine of 1933, and their role in Skrypnyk's fall will be during the SVU trial.34 Party Congress by criticizing those who expected the dealt with below. Suffice it to state at this point that Other members of the CP(b)U leadership vied with "coming together and merging of nations" to take Moscow did not find the work of the Ukrainian Party place in the near future. each other to expose further deviations which organization adequate in either agriculture collectivi­ Skrypnyk had committed. Panas Liubchenko, for In the non-Russian republics this meant a renewed zation or procurements, and in January 1933 Pavel effort on the purely quantitative side of indigenization, example, not only connected Skrypnyk with the Postyshev, the former head of the Kharkiv oblast "kulak Ukrainian nationalist" sabotage of SVU but any respite for Skrypnyk was temporary indeed. party organization who had been called to Moscow a While the witch hunts for nationalistic "deviationists" vintage, but also with the historian Matviy Yavor- few years earlier for political seasoning, was returned sky.55 Skrypnyk must have had few illusions regard­ within the CP(b)U temporarily ceased, witch hunts to his old post and given a new one of second СР(Ь)Ц among writers continued. More subtly, Skrypnyk's ing what fate awaited him, and on July 6, 1933, he secretary. Officially subordinate to Kossior, Posty­ committed suicide. bureaucratic power base was being chipped away shev actually had dictatorial powers and began a through the creeping centralization of the education campaign against an initially unnamed "national system in union hands and the destruction of the deviation" quite similar to the campaign against the 46. On the SVU trial, see Geliy Snegirev, "Mama moia, Ukrainian Institute of Marxism-Leninism. Right deviation which had preceded Bukharin`s fall in mama...," Kontinent, Nos. 11-15 (1977-1978). The indict­ Hryhoriy Hrynko had, during his brief tenure as Russia. ment was published in Visti VUTsVK, February 28 — Ukrainian commissar of education, established an On March 1, 1933, Visti announced a major March 9, 1930. Testimony on "wrecking in linguistics" education system radically different from that which appeared in Visti VUTsVK, March 11, 1930, p. 3. government reshuffle in which Skrypnyk was trans­ 47. See Mykola Skrypnyk, "Kontr-revoliutsiyne Lunancharsky set up in Russia. The so-called Hrynko ferred from education to Derzhplan (the Ukrainian system was retained until the end of the 1920s, when an shkidnytstvo na kulturnomu fronti," Chervonyi shliakh, counterpart to Gosplan), and on June 10 Postyshev 1930, No. 4, pp. 141-2. all-union system was adopted. Skrypnyk went along denounced him by name, accusing him of having 48. "Za yedynu systemu narodnoyi osvity: Narkomos — with this, at least in public, but simultaneously insisted committed a host of national deviations. Interestingly, shtab tsilnoho kultosvitnoho protsesu (Vseukrainska that there must be no talk of placing the administra­ 48 the only specific charge which Postyshev made at this narada okrinspektora Narosvity)," Visti VUTsVK, May 10, tion of education in union hands. time was that Skrypnyk's advocacy of the use of the 1930, p. 3. Yet this is precisely what happened by degrees. On letter ґ'(hard g)in Ukrainian objectively aided the 49. Kulturne budivnytstvo v Ukrainskiy RSR: Vazhlyvishi September 5, 1931, the Union Central Committee annexationist designs of the Polish landlords by rishennia.Komunistychnoyi partiyi і Radianskoho uriadu, issued a detailed order on how education was to be bringing the Ukrainian language closer to Polish and 1917-1959" (Kiev, 1959), I, pp. 411, 559-567, 593, 604. run, and a union government decree of September 9, pushing it farther away from Russian.32 50. Ibid., 1, 54-544. 1932, placed all higher education under direct union 51. Myroslav Prokop, "Ukraina і ukrainska polityka supervision.4' The Ukrainian Institute of Marxism- Soon thereafter, Andriy Khvylia, a former Borot- Moskvy" (Suchasnist, 1981), I. p. 32. 52. Visti VUTsVK, June 22, 1933, pp. 1-2. Leninism was in 1931 found guilty of all sorts of bist who owed his prominence to having denounced 53. Visti VUTsVK, June 30, 1933, p. 3. national deviations and broken up into an association Shumsky to Kaganovich in 1925, delivered a lecture 50 54. A Khvylia, "Vykorenyty, znyshchyty natsionalistychne of autonomous institutes headed by Shlikhter. on the Skrypnykite deviation in linguistics. Khvylia korinnia na movnomu fronti," Bilshovyk Ukrainy, 1933, Finally, Skrypnyk's supporters seem to have been portrayed any manifestation of Ukrainian linguistic No. 7-8, pp. 42-56; A. Khvylia, "Na borotbu z nat- removed from leadership positions on the district purism as sabotage, condemned Skrypnyk's role in the sionalizmom na movnomu fronti," Za markso-leninsku (raion) level. From the beginning of 1931 to mid-1932 adoption of the 1928 orthography, and even dis­ krytyku, 1933, No. 7, pp. 3-26. fully 80 percent of the district party secretaries in interred Skrypnyk's old proposal to supplement the 55. Visti VUTsVK, July 6, 1933, pp. 2, 4. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 11

Named ambassador's aide Berwick's Tymko Butrej JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Roman Po- Notes on people BERWICK, Pa. - Tymko Butrej, padiuk, a first-tour foreign service UNA Shamokin District Committee officer in Mexico City, was recently chairman and Branch 164 secretary, selected to serve as an assistant in Boxborough, Bolton, Maynardand tural and Educational Centre in Winni­ was featured in the Berwick Enterprise, Ambassador John Gavin's office. Stow. peg. a local newspaper here. Prior to this, Mr. Popadiuk had Since 1976, Mrs. Ellis has been She told the magazine that she makes Mr. Butrej, .who emigrated to the served in the consular and political spreading the traditions of Ukrainian the body of the figures first and each United States from Ukraine via Ger­ sections. His work in the latter spanned Christmas and Easter in grammar article of clothing is layered on separate­ many, England and South Wales, says the period of Mexico's August devalua­ schools in her community. On Christ­ ly. Each piece is then baked in her he wanted "to go to heaven," and said tion and bank nationalization. mas Eve, January 6, once again she kitchen oven anywhere from one the United States was the place to live. Mr. Popadiuk is married to the came to Conant school with her daugh­ and a half to nine hours, depending on The 59-year-old immigrant was sepa­ former Judith Ann Fedkiw of Bethesda, ters, Tania, 12, and Lara, 10, (Lara is a the thickness of the item she has creat­ rated from his family and taken to a Md. They have two sons, Gregory John member of the class Mrs. Ellis spoke to) ed. The work is then painted and German labor camp along with a sister and Matthew Joseph. Matthew was and described the customs of Ukraine to varnished. Mrs. Kulyk added that she in 1941. At the end of the war, he drove born in Mexico City on September 2. over 50 children. However, this year, hopes to start sculpting in clay. cars and trucks for the U.S. Army. Mr. Popadiuk is a member of UNA unlike other years, Mrs. Ellis was Branch 293. In 1948, Mr. Butrej volunteered to go .SSbonwMіТіакГрісшіКег NamedTryzubtrainer-coach to England to work in the anthracite 12-dish traditional Ukrainian Christ­ mines of South Wales. There he worked, PHILADELPHIA - George Lesyw attended school, learned more English Graduates medical school mas Eve table. was named coach and trainer of the The end product was not only a full- and met his wife, Sheila. major division and reserve soccer teams He decided to come to Berwick page spread with photos about the of the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals traditions of the Christmas season, but because he had an uncle and cousins (Tryzub) at the beginning of the 1982-83 there; he worked at the Wise plant for also the story of Mrs. Ellis and her season. family's flight from Ukraine to Ame­ several years and then was laid off. He Mr. Lesyw was a member of the rica. told the newspaper that he took jobs Philadelphia Fever Professional Soccer Mrs. Ellis was born in the Zaporizh- where he could, digging graves, tending Club and an active player during the last bar, stocking fruit in the produce zhia region of Ukraine in 1939. By 1943, few seasons. her family was fleeing to Germany to market. He worked as a fork-lift opera­ escape the Russian occupation. "For six Prior to his career as a professional tor and drove trucks in New Jersey, years we walked," she told Marilyn soccer player, Mr. Lesyw who is an worked a lot of overtime and was able to Gove, a reporter for The Beacon. "Our American of Ukrainian descent, joined make ends meet. homes were temporary — here and the ranks of the Temple University there — on farms, abandoned barracks; Owls, where he was a starter for four As the three Butrej kids, Tania, Taras sometimes the homes of those who were years. He was chosen a member of the and Terena, started growing up, Mr. anti-Nazi," she said. "And we lived in 1979 AI1-American soccer team. Butrej started worrying about where his fear. We lived with hunger also — but After college, the current coach of the kids would get an education. He sold every day was a step forward — always Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals was the two houses he had acquired in New moving forward to a better life. We did chosen to represent the United States in Jersey and bought a home and bar, not lose hope," Mrs. Ellis said. international matches which were part called "Tim's Cafe," on Berwick's Freas of the USSFA development program. Avenue. Mrs. Ellis said that family members He participated in the 1978 University worked as farmhands in exchange for Mr. Butrej says that his kids are his Games which were held in Mexico City, biggest accomplishment. Tania is a room and board in southern Bavaria, and was also a member of the pre- and when the war ended they took graduate of Bloomsburg State College, Olympic team which visited Yugoslavia where she was on the dean's list for four refuge in a displaced persons camp in in the summer of 1979 for international 'Raiter Zeich. While in the displaced years; Taras is a graduate of Temple matches against European teams, University and an officer in the Air persons camp, the Krats (Leda's parents, tries. two brothers and Leda) received word Force; and Terena is currently a senior that they would be sponsored by the This year, the Philadelphia Ukrai­ in high school. Barksdale family in Randolph, Va. nian Nationals major division team is in Mr. Butrej believes hard work is the second place with 11 points; F.C. secret to success — "I'm not rich, but Here family members were to work as Bayern holds first place with 12 points. hard work and a belief in things that you Dr. Maria Vytvytsky farmhands for one year, but soon after - The Ukrainian Tryzub reserve team is do — it pays off. And you can do this they arrived, tragedy struck the Krats. in third place with nine points, only two nowhere else in the world. Only in the SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Maria Leda's brother (18 months old) drown­ points out of first place. U.S.," he said. Vytvytsky of New York recently gra­ ed on the plantation. Mr. Krat asked his duated from Upstate Medical Center in employer to allow the family to move to Syracuse, N.Y., and is currently doing Chicago, away from the scene of the 41 her medical internship here at Bayside accident. The employer agreed; Mr. Krat took work as a railroad engineer, SVOBODA PRINT SHOP Hospital. Г saved up money and sent for his family. Ms. Vytvytsky attended St. George Leda grew up in Chicago, studied Ukrainian School in New York and Professional typesetting and printing services. received her high school education at histology at the University of Chicago, St. Basil's Academy in Philadelphia. where she met her present husband. Dr. We print: James Ellis. Today the Ellises - Dr. She took an active part in the Ukrai­ BOOKS m BROCHURES ш LEAFLETS nian community, belonged to Plast and and Mrs. Ellis and their three children, participated in various sports activities, John, Tania and Lara - make their including swimming. home in Massachusetts and keep up the For information and rates contact She received a bachelor of fine arts in traditions of Ukrainian Christmas, and SVOBODA graphics and photography from City teach others about the richness of the Ukrainian culture. 30 Montgomery Street ш Jersey City, N.J. 07302 College of New York and continued her Telephone: (201) 434-0237; (201) 434-0807; N.Y. line: (212) 227-4125 education at Columbia University, where she earned a master's in physical education and physiology. Sculpts in dough She then continued with a pre-med WINNIPEG - According to Winni­ curriculum before moving on to Syra­ peg Magazine, Alice Kulyk is "rolling in cuse and medical school. dough." Ms. Vytvytsky continues her work in No, she is not the richest woman in IN THE FOOTSTEPS I the arts. She had a photography exhibit the world. She is a dough sculptor who at the Trinity Church on Wall Street in makes beautiful figures, wall plaques, New York. In the past, she has de­ OF THE PIONEERS lapel pins, etc., from a mixture of salt, IN UKRAINIAN corated stage sets and designed costumes flour, dry mustard and water. A SAGA 0Ґ UKRAINIAN AMERICA 4 for Ukrainian dramatic troupes in New Her works of art can be found in York and Philadelphia. Rideau Hall (she sculpted a Ukrainian By Ulas Samchuk The young doctor, daughter of Dr. "baba" and "dido" for Governor- Ihor and Daria Vytvytsky, belongs to General Edward Shreyer), as well as in A 268-page hardcover novel about the Ukrainian settlement in the United States, spanning some 100 years of history Cover design by B0HDAN TYTLA -;, UNA Branch 39 in Syracuse, N.Y. Scotland, England and Ukraine. Price: S15.00 (including postage and handling) Mrs. Kulyk also did some dough "In the Footsteps of the Pioneers" is now available at the Svoboda Bookstore Please,^epd Explains traditions to kids sculptures for the Rusalka Dancers to a check or cash lor each, order (New Jersey residents add 50.- tax) Щ present as gifts when the group went on ACTON, Mass. - Leda Krat Ellis of its European tour this past summer. SVOBODA BOOKSTORE Acton was recently featured in The Mrs. Kulyk's creations may be pur­ 30 Montgomery Street Jersey City. N.J. Beacon, a newspaper serving the com­ chased at Vera's Fashion Cinema in Щ munities of Assabet Valley, Acton, Eaton Place and the Ukrainian Cul- 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 30,1983 No. 5

Dave Michayluk assigned to Maine, St. Nicholas visits Tucson kids Ukrainian pro hockey... recalled and later returned. (Continued from page 8) " PITTSBURGH: C Ivan Krook returned D John Mokosak to Victoria assigned to Baltimore (AHL); LW Tim (WHL); Stoyanovich later released. Hrynewich returned to Sudbury (OHL). " LOS ANGELES: C Dan Bonar " QUEBEC: GT Clint Malarchuk out with dislocated elbow; Bonar later recalled from Fredericton (AHL) and returned and optioned to New Haven later returned. (AHL). ' ST. LOUIS: C Dale Yakiwchuk e MONTREAL: RW Greg Paslaw- assigned to Milwaukee (IHL);C Richard ski and LW Dave Orleski assigned to Zemlak returned to juniors; C Mike Nova Scotia (AHL). Zuke assigned to Salt Lake City (CHL); " NEW JERSEY: C Mike Antono- Zuke later recalled; RW Wayne Babych vich joined team as free agent; later on injury list with broken nose and assigned to Wichita (CHL); GT Steve cheekbone suffered in fight; Babych Janaszak assigned to Wichita; D Ken returned. Daneyko returned to Seattle (WHL); C " TORONTO: C Gary Yaremchuk Rich Chernomaz returned to Victoria and C Mike Kaszycki assigned to St. (WHL); Antonovich later recalled, put Catharines (AHL); RW Rocky Saga- on injury list with broken wrist and niuk assigned to St. Catharines; C Walt returned. Poddubny out four weeks with broken e N.Y. ISLANDERS: returned C bone in leg; Poddubny later returned; Roger Kortko to Saskatoon (WHL); D Yaremchuk recalled and returned; Peter Steblyk, LW Steve. Stoyanovich, Kaszycki recalled as replacement for GT Kelly Hrudey assigned to Indiana­ injured C Bill Derlago; D Fred Воіті– polis (CHL); RW Neil Hawryliwassign­ struck assigned to St. Catharines. ed to Muskegon (1HL); Steblyk later " VANCOUVER: RW Stan Smyl on St. Nicholas did not forget the Tucson, Ariz., Ukrainian community during reassigned to Toledo (lHL)and return­ injury list and returned. his visit on December 19. He stopped in at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. ed to Indianapolis. e WASHINGTON: GT Peter Sidor- Blyschak where a short skit, prepared by the students of the Ukrainian e N.Y. RANGERS: traded D Ed kiewicz returned to Oshawa (OHL). Language School, which is headed by Olya Golash-Tymciurak, was Hospodar to Hartford prior to season presented. Pictured are the angels played by Khrystia Blyschak, Tanya and opener; D Doug Baran assigned to Re-signees Larisa Fostiak and Siania Halich. The devil was played by Paul Blyschak and Tulsa (CHL). St. Nicholas (Bohdan Bobjak) distributed presents to all the good children " PHILADELPHIA: D Taras Zy- e EDMONTON: LW Dave Se- and adults. The narrator was Liuba Halich. tynsky assigned to Maine (AHL): RW menko. " N.Y. RANGERS: D Ed Hospodar (prior to trade to Hartford). e WINNIPEG: LW Morris Luko- УКРАЇНСЬКЕ БЮРО wich. ПОДОРОЖЕЙ REAL ESTATE Марійки Гельбіґ

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at a conference on nationality rela­ The great language... tions that was held in Baku in May (Continued from page 3) 1981, maintained that "not only because of its numerical strength in knowledge of the language of inter- the Soviet population, but because of nationality discourse but also its its alleged special qualities - revo­ utilization in various spheres of life lutionary achievements, selflessness, should be an object of social regu­ heartfelt generosity, etc.7 Such an lation."9 Ms. Litvinova would pro­ approach may also be found in the bably agree. Mr. Guboglo'sproposal literature that addresses itself to the appears to have elicited a good deal language question; ^of opposition, as suggested by the Not long ago M. N. Guboglo, "lively exchange of views" on the scientific secretary of the USSR subject that is said to have taken Academy of Sciences Scientific place among those who participated Council on Nationality Problems, in the session; according to the wrote that "the contemporary Soviet conference report, it proved im­ man is hardly justified in considering possible to reach a generally accepted himself well-educated or highly viewpoint on this particular issue. cultured if he does not read the works 7. Kommunist, 1982, No. 15, p. 6. of the Russian classics and, with the 8. "Aktualnie problemy natsionalnykh aid of Russian, the classics of world otnosheniy v sviete konstitutsiyi SSSR," literature and the literatures of other 8 Moscow, 1981, p. 185. peoples of the USSR." 9. Sotsiologicheskiye issledovaniya, This is the same Mr. Guboglo who, 1981, No. 4, p. 217. Li\ THE UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC. Ii\ A SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE EDUCATION at We wish to express our Special Thanks to all our members, friends and supporters THE UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC. who helped us share in a

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tically have been isolated by the Soviet Remember the past.,. Warnings.. authorities and subjected to a new (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 3) policy of repeated convictions so that history: the 90th anniversary of the Ukrainian-languagedaily Svoboda, which eligible for amnesty. activists do not leave confinement. today is the oldest Ukrainian newspaper in the world; the 50th anniversary Previously, many religious prisoners " Other prominent human-rights of the English-language newspaper The Ukrainian Weekly; and the 30th — who constitute a considerable per­ activists such as Yuri Orlov, leader of anniversary of the monthly Ukrainian-language children's magazine, centage of Soviet prisoners of con­ the Moscow Helsinki Group, and Balys Veselka. These publications speak for themselves. science — had been included in am­ Gajauskas of the Lithuanian Helsinki However, let us mention that the 1932,1933 and 1934 issues of Svoboda nesties. The fact that they were left out Group remain imprisoned. provide perhaps the best documentation of the horrors of the Great Famine this time is consistent with other signs " Mykola Rudenko, the leader of the and unmask the organizers and executors of this holocaust. Further, the need to indicating that the new leadership in Ukrainian Helsinki Group, remains a inform the American public and press about the tragedies in 1933 Ukraine Moscow, far from being more liberal prisoner of conscience as does his wife was one of the main reasons for the establishment of The Ukrainian Weekly. and sensitive to human rights concerns Raisa, who was imprisoned for making Keeping in mind the decisive roles that Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly than its predecessor, is moving along an appeals on her husband's behalf. Forty played in the Ukrainian community, the UNA, looking to the future, even more regressive path, said the percent of all Soviet political prisoners established the Veselka children's monthy. CSCE. are Ukrainian. Remembering the Great Famine 50 years ago, as well as the three The CSCE provided a list of examples t One prisoner of conscience. Baptist important anniversaries of the Ukrainian National Association this year, the of recent political and religious repres­ pastor Nikolai Khrapov, 68 — who had Supreme Executive Committee announces an Extraordinary Organizing sion that have come to its attention. served a total of 28 years of imprison­ Campaign to recruit at least 4,000 new members insured for over S10 million. ' On November 6, 1982, Jewish ment for his religion — died in camp in We call it extraordinary because the campaign falls in such an activist Iosif Begun was arrested in Kazakhstan on November 9, 1982. extraordinary anniversary year for the UNA - an organization that has Leningrad. Mr. Begun, who firstapplie d " In late October 1982, Russian always worked for a better tomorrow for its members as well as the to emigrate in 1971, has already served Orthodox activist, Rostislav Evdoki- community at large. We will mark these anniversaries by presenting two one-year terms for his continued mov, was transferred from Leningrad to extraordinary awards for organizing achievements. emigration efforts. Moscow for future psychiatric exa­ Seven years ago, the United States of America celebrated the 200th jubilee " On November 10, 1982, two Ar­ mination at the Serbsky Institute. Mr. of its independence with the slogan "A past to remember; a future to mold." menian activists, Edmund Avetyan and Evdokimov, son of Russian historian Keeping in mind the tragic past of the Ukrainian nation this year, and the Rafael Papayan, were arrested for Boris Evdokimov who spent many successes of the UNA in forging a brighter future for the Ukrainian samizdat activities in Yerevan. years in psychiatric hospitals, reportedly community, let us do our utmost to make this year's extraordinary organizing " On November 19, 1982, reform will be diagnosed as suffering from campaign a success - for this success is one of the principal prerequisites for Baptist Galina Vilchinskaya was arrest­ "hereditary schizophrenia." success in attaining a better future. ed in Vladivostock. Vilchinskaya, 24, ' On November 15, 1982, Latvian UNA Supreme Executive Committee has already served a three-year.tenn for schoolboy Rikhard Usans, was com­ mitted to a psychiatric hospital for John O. Fib teaching religion to children. ' On December 8, 1982, labor-union loudly reading the Bible in front of a Supreme President Latvian monument to independence. Dr. Myron B. Kuropas activist Lev Volokhonsky was arrested Sen. Paul Yuzyk in Leningrad. Geologist Volokhonsky Supreme Vice President Supreme Director for Canada Gloria Paichen was imprisoned from 1979 to 1981 for Faced with such spurning by the Walter Sochan his labor union activities. Supreme Vice Presidentess Supreme Secretary Soviet government of its human-rights 'In late 1982, activist Catholic priest, Ulana Diachuk Stefan Hawrysz pledges, particularly those contained in Supreme Treasurer Supreme Organizer the Rev. Ricardas Cerniauskas, re­ the Helsinki Final Act, the CSCE portedly was arrested in Lithuania. If stressed, it seems clear that the new so, he is the first priest in Lithuania to be leadership in Moscow is not concerned arrested since 1972. with conveying to the world an image of e The much-publicized plight of greater sensitivity toward human rights. Anatoly Shcharansky has reminded the For, in the words of Andrei Sakharov: world of the travail of Soviet political "The defense of human rights is a clear prisoners. Denied family visits, letters path towards the unification of people and decent food and living conditions, in our turbulent world and a path Soviet prisoners of conscience systema­ toward the relief of suffering. Г

In 1981 Mr. Bilon auditioned and was КАСА Pat Bilon... awarded a role in a movie by Steven (Continued from page t) Spielberg — the part turned out to be nity organizations, most notably the the title role in the box-office smash „САМОПОМІЧ" League of Ukrainian Catholics, St. "E.T." Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church in In his understated manner, Mr. Bilon ЧІКАҐО Youngstown and parish organizations. once described the film as "a good He was a member of UNA Branch 119. family movie." He attributed the movie^ He was the founder and host of the success to the fact that it "shows the love ПЛАТИТЬ Ukrainian Radio Hour on WKTL-FM of children for all things." based in Struthers, Ohio. He also Mr. Bilon, who studied drama in ВИСОКІ ПРОЦЕНТИ established a Ukrainian gift shop, college and considered his occupation Petrush`s Ukrainian Arts, on what used to be "starving actor," also appeared in to be the patio of the Bilon family home.' various television commercials and at НА ВСІХ КОНТАХ For over 20 years, Mr. Bilon was a promotional events. He had been a member of Little People of America, a performer since childhood, appearing 4,000-member organization for dwarfs in many shows and regional stage and their families whose goal is to prove productions. - ЩАДНИЧИХ that dwarfs are no different from other He was employed for a time as people. Mr. Bilon once served as direc­ dispatcher for the Mahoning County tor of LPA District 5, which encom­ Sheriff's Department. КОНТАХ passed seven states, and he often ad­ Surviving are Mr. Bilon's parents, dressed groups on behalf of LPA. Esther and Michael, and a foster brother, At the 1979 LPA convention Mr. John, 39. - ЧЕКОВИХ КОНТАХ Bilon was spotted by talent scouts and The funeral was scheduled to take chosen to appear in the slapstick place Saturday, January 29, at 10 a.m. comedy movie "Under the Rainbow." from St. Anne's Ukrainian CatholkT - СЕРТИФІКАТАХ He played what he described as "a sub- Church in Youngstown. Burial was to major role" and was billed as Little Pat. be at Calvary Cfmetery. - ІРА КОНТАХ - МАНІ МАРКЕТ HNIZDQVSKY КОНТАХ WOODCUTS, 1944 - 1975 A Catalogue Raisonne by ABE M. IAHIR. Jr with a foreword by PETER A WICK

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Sunday, January 30 (formerly the Soyuzivka band), and PREVIEW OF EVENTS the Kozaky/Kalyna Dancers will NEW YORK: Branch 83 of the also perform a variety of Ukrainian Ukrainian National Women's League dances. younger children are invited from 2-5 of America will hold its traditional Friday, February 18 Snacks and set-ups will be fur­ "Yalynka"celebration by presentinga p.m., and the older children from 5-8 nished, BYOB. Admission is S7.50 in fairy tale called "Marusia's Dream," p.m. Admission is SI for children S2 NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Clubs advance, S10 at the door, S3 for written by Olha Hayetska, directed for adults. of Columbia and New York Univer­ students. For more information call by Nadia Sawchuk and choreo­ Sunday, February 6 sities will sponsor the first annual Ihor Taran at (804) 353-4776. graphed by Dora Genza. The Students Ball, which will be held at "Yalynka" will take place at 2 p.m. in DETROIT: St. John's Ukrainian Feathers, 24 Fifth Ave. The evening, the St. George Ukrainian School Catholic Church continues its dia­ beginning at 9 p.m., will feature ONGOING auditorium on East Sixth Street. It mond jubilee year by honoring the music by Tempo. Admission prices will be followed by traditional Ukrai­ pioneers of the parish and all are S18 per couple and S10 per WINNIPEG: The opening of an nian caroling, music, dancing, games parishioners who are 75 years old or person. While black tie is optional, exhibit of sculptures by Gregor Kruk for the very young and surprises. A older. A liturgy of thanksgiving will formal attire is requested. Forfurther of Munich took place here, at the buffet of Ukrainian home-made be celebrated at noon, followed by a information please call Slawka Kor- Ukrainian Cultural and Educational tortes, doughnuts, cookies and other panakhyda. A dinner at 1:30 p.m. duba at (212) 674-2417 or Andrey Centre on Friday, January 21,184 E. desserts will be available. Admission and a program will follow in the Lopatynsky at (212) 982-2503. Alexander Ave. for children will be SI; for adults, S2. school auditorium. All parishioners The sculptor's works were most family and friends are invited; ad­ NEW YORK: "Starshi plastunky" recently exhibited at the Oxford NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Aca­ mission is S5. For more information and senior members of the Verkho- Gallery in Edmonton during the demy of Arts and Sciences and the call Ann Sedorak at (313) 898-0345 khovynky Plast unit will sponsor month of December. This exhibit in Ukrainian Historical Association are or the Rev. Joseph Shary (313) 897- the annual "Yunak Magazine Even­ Winnipeg will run through February co-sponsoring a lecture by Dr. 7300. ing," tonight at 8 p.m. The evening, 20. Gallery hours are Tuesday Alexander Dombrovsky titled "The held at the Plast Home, will feature through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., "starshi plastuny" Lilia Segida and and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. For more Problem of the Antes in the Light of Saturday, February 12 a New Scheme of the Early History Roman Juzeniw and "yunatstvo" information please call Sophia Lada at (204) 942-0218. of Rus-Ukraine." The program, EDISON, N.J.: The New Jersey from the New York Plast branch. A which begins at 2 p.m., will take place ethnic communities, many of which dance, to the sounds of Buria from at the academy building, 206 W. sponsor Heritage Festivals at the Yonkers will follow. 100th St. ELIZABETH, NJ.I An exhibit of Garden State Arts Center, will hold a BRIDGEPORT, Pa.: The Office of Ukrainian artifacts will take place in Heritage Festival Ball at the Pines Religious Education of the Philadel­ the rotunda of the Union County Manor in Edison. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Sunday, February б phia Archeparchy is sponsoring Court House, Broad Street and will be followed by a parade of ethnic three regional catechetical work­ Elizabeth Avenue. The exhibit, spon­ NEW YORK: Branch 82 of the dress, dinner, entertainment in form shops on "Prayer and the Catechist." sored by the Elizabeth Plast chapter, Ukrainian National Women's League of costumed folk dancing and vocal One such workshop will be held will run from Saturday, January 22, of America will hold an afternoon in music. today for anyone interested in his/her to Saturday, February 5. Hours are memory of Oksana Liaturynsky. The Ethnic communities scheduled to spiritual development. Registration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. afternoon program will be held at be represented include: Ukrainian, is S5 and includes lunch. For more For more information call Natalka 136 Second Ave. at 2 p.m. Italian, Irish, Byelorussian, Asian information, please write Sister Rybak at (201) 353-4286. Indian, German, Hungarian, Scot­ Jerome Roman OSBM, 815 N. NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Aca­ tish, Polish, Slovak, American In­ Franklin St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19123, demy of Arts and Sciences is spon­ dian, Indochinese, Korean, African or call (215) 627-0143. The dates for PREVIEW OF EVENTS is a soring a lecture by Roman Szporluk, American, Jewish, Estonian, Latvian, the other workshops are March 12 in service provided free of charge by professor of history at the University Greek, Chinese and Portuguese. For Minersville, Pa. and April 16 in The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrai­ of Michigan. The lecture, titled "A information about tickets, please Carnegie, Pa. nian community. To have a Ukrai­ Battle for Kiev: on the Launching of contact Anne Banasewycz-Miele nian community event listed in this at (201) 463-9248 in ihe evenings. a New Journal in the Capital of Saturday, February 19 column please send information Ukraine," is a continuation of the This event is also a fund-raiser for (type of event, date, time, place, free programs for New Jersey school- Kievan lecture series. It will begin at RICHMOND, Va.: The St. John the admission, sponsor, etc.) - along 4 p.m. and will be held at the aca­ children, veterans, the blind and with the phone number of a person disabled. Baptist Ukrainian Church and the demy's building, 206 W. 100th St. ' Kozaky/Kalyna Dancers will co- who may be reached during daytime host a mid-winter dance at Our Lady hours for any additional information MAPLEWOOD, N J.: The WomenYi CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Ameri­ of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 - to: PREVIEW OF EVENTS, The Club of Holy Ascension Ukrainian can Benefit for Orphans will present Woodman Road. The evening will Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery Orthodox Church will sponsor its its annual dinner dance at the Venice feature the Alex and Dorko Band St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302. annual spaghetti dinner following Banquet Hall, 5636 W. Fullerton the 10 a.m. divine liturgy. Tickets Ave. The donation is S25 per person may be purchased at the door to the' including cocktails, dinner, refresh­ parish hall. For more information ments and dancing. Cocktails are at call the rectory at (201) 763-3932. 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and Krupa to perform at Carnegie Hall dancing at 9:30 p jn. All proceeds are channeled to the Ukrainian orpha­ NEW YORK - Ukrainian pianist NEW YORK: St. George Ukrainian Laryssa Krupa will make her debut at Elementary School will hold its nage in Philadelphia and Ukrainian orphanages in Brazil and Argentina. Carnegie Recital Hall on Wednesday annual "Children's Festival," con­ evening, February 9, at 8 p.m. sisting of games, prizes, music, dance For more information, call Helen B. Olek at (312) 631-4625. The young New Jersey-born pianist and food for children of all ages. The received her bachelor's and master's of music degrees from the Peabody Con­ servatory of Johns Hopkins University where she studied with Julio Esteban TO THE WEEKLY CONTRIBUTORS: and Fernando Laires. She studied chamber music with Berl Senofsky and. We greatly appreciate the materials - feature articles, news stories, press Karen Tuttle. dippings, letters to the editor, and the like — we receive from our readers. Ms. Krupa`s musical studies began at In order to facilitate preparation of Tho Ukrainian Weekly, we ask that the age 5 with Dr. Antin Rudnytsky at the guidelines listed below be followed. Philadelphia Music Academy. 9 News stories should be sent in not later than 10 days after the occurrence of a She holds a diploma with honors given event. from the Ukrainian Vnsic Institute of 9 Information about upcoming events must be received by noon of the Mor.day America as a student of Daria Кага– before the date of the Weekly edition in which the information is to be published. nowych. A recipient of several major 9 All materials must be typed and double spaced. awards and scholarships in New Jersey, 9 Newspaper and magazine clippings must be accompanied by the name of she continued her studies with Irvin the publication and the date of the edition. Freundlich and is currently working 9 Photographs submitted for publication must be black and white (or color with with Jascha Zayde. Music Scholarship International Piano good contrast). They will be returned only when so requested and accompanied by Ms. Krupa also attended master Competition. ' - " a stamped, addressed envelope. classes of Leon Fleischer and Jean- 9 Correct English-language spellings of names must be provided. Marie Darre in France. She has per­ On Wednesday evening, February 9, 9 Persons who submit any materials must provide a phone number where they formed as soloist and in chamber music Ms. Krupa will perform works by maybe reached during the working day if any additional information is required. with the Rome Festival Orchestra Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Ravel and Concerts during the summers of 1980 Liszt. Tickets, which are S6, are on sale 9 MATERIALS MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO: THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY, 30 and 1981 and given many recitals on the at the Carnegie. Hall Box Office. 154 W. MONTGOMERY ST., JERSEY CITY, N.J. 07302. East Coast of the United States. She 57th St. Students' and senior citizens' was a winner in the 1982 American tickets are half price with identification.