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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Gryshchenko foreign policy speech Visiting Kyiv, Putin presses harkens back to Soviet period Ukraine to join Customs Union “Having the aspirations of a European country, we often think and act like a country that’s pseudo post-Soviet,” the diplomat said, succinctly summarizing Ukraine’s current predicament, which critics say is a direct result of the Yanukovych administration’s neo-Soviet policies that have only worsened the problem. Dozens among Kyiv’s diplomatic corps, including U.S. Ambassador John Tefft, attended the March 18 speech held at the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, at which journalists were denied the chance to ask questions. Ukraine’s foreign policy under President Yanukovych has been described by most observers as an indiscernible Zenon Zawada mess plagued by inconsistency, policy Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn gaffes and scandals. Gryshchenko of Ukraine. The most recent scandal involved a Palestinian engineer, Dirar Abu Sisi, who by Zenon Zawada was allegedly kidnapped in February by Kyiv Press Bureau Ukrainian intelligence officers in Ukraine UNIAN/Andrey Mosienko and handed over to Israeli secret service KYIV – In his one-year review of President Viktor Yanukovych greets Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin agents in the country, who immediately Ukraine’s foreign policy under President during their meeting in Kyiv on April 12. deported him to Israel. Human rights offi- Viktor Yanukovych, Foreign Affairs cials have condemned the arrest as illegal. Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko deliv- by Zenon Zawada ance, experts said. Yet, listening to Mr. Gryshchenko’s ered a Soviet-style address in which he Kyiv Press Bureau The Russian proposal arrived just as the painted a rosy portrait that had little to do words, one would have thought that Mr. Ukrainian government was expected to with reality. Yanukovych is a foreign policy guru: “No KYIV – Russian Prime Minister finish a critical Free Trade Agreement The gist of Mr. Gryshchenko’s presen- one had tied diplomacy to the needs of Vladimir Putin visited the Ukrainian capi- with the European Union this year. tation – in which he read from a prepared the national economy so strongly and so tal on April 12 to convince the pro-Rus- “There will be two effects if Ukraine text in a stale monotone – was immediate- demandingly controlled the effectiveness sian government led by President Viktor ties itself economically with the Russian ly apparent once its title was revealed, of the ministry’s work in this direction Yanukovych to enter into a Moscow-led Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan “Ukraine: From Post-Soviet to European like President Yanukovych.” Customs Union in exchange for up to a $9 through the Customs Union: economic State.” Critics of the Yanukovych admin- In this context, the foreign affairs min- billion annual discount on natural gas. degradation with deeper energy dependen- istration, including former Prime Minister ister conveniently overlooked grain The Russian leader’s overture marks cy and political isolation from Europe,” Yulia Tymoshenko, accuse the govern- export quotas that have infuriated the the biggest geopolitical test for the said Andriy Novak, chair of the ment of the reverse: returning Ukraine to European Union (EU) and the decision to Yanukovych administration, as Ukraine’s Committee of Economists of Ukraine. post-Soviet status after having made import buckwheat – one of Ukraine’s future – as either a European nation-state (Continued on page 39) progress towards European integration. (Continued on page 5) or a Russian colony hangs – in the bal- British and French Embassy personnel AP reports FBI thought evidence slate Chornobyl charity walk in Demjanjuk case was fabricated PARSIPPANY, N.J. – “An FBI The newly declassified document, by Nataliya Horban Mr. Roberts came up with the idea for report kept secret for 25 years said the an FBI field office report obtained by a charity walk last winter, while visiting Soviet Union ‘quite likely fabricated’ the AP, questions the authenticity of KYIV – The Chornobyl power plant, Chornobyl and Prypiat, the ghost town in site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, evidence central to the prosecution of the Trawniki ID card that has been a the 30-kilometer exclusion zone that sur- John Demjanjuk – a revelation that key piece of evidence against Mr. is just a day’s walk from Kyiv. rounds the plant. could help the defense as closing argu- Demjanjuk in past legal proceedings in Soon, workers from the British and “Imagine if the wind was blowing ments resume Wednesday in the retired the United States and Israel, and now French Embassies will cover the 110 south on that fateful day. [Kyiv] could Ohio auto worker’s Nazi war crimes in Germany. The card was considered kilometers from Kyiv to Chornobyl by potentially have been Prypiat, but on a trial in Germany.” That was the lead to proof that the defendant, after training foot to raise awareness and money to larger scale,” Mr. Roberts said. During a sensational story released on April 12 at the Trawniki camp, served as a support those who suffered from the the first days after the reactor’s explo- by the Associated Press. guard at the Sobibor death camp in April 26, 1986, disaster. sion, the wind headed north and west, David Rising and Randy Herschaft Nazi-occupied Poland. There are no “By walking it in one day you show which many believe helped Kyiv escape reported the AP exclusive from Berlin. witnesses who have placed Mr. how close Chornobyl is to a major city of a much worse fate. (It may be read in full at http://abc- Demjanjuk at Sobibor. Kyiv, which I don’t think many people The anniversary of the tragedy brings news.go.com/International/ realize,” said Lee Roberts, a British wireStory?id=13358386&page=1.) (Continued on page 10) Embassy worker. (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Leonid Kuchma faces charges Yanukovych on European integration vice of the UOC-KP. Speaking about Church-state relations, the president over journalist’s murder in 2000 KYIV – European integration is and said in Pavlohrad: “The role of the state remains the unchanged priority for is not to interfere in the affairs of the Ukraine, President Viktor Yanukovych by Pavel Korduban plan by President Yanukovych to divert Church… At the same time, we should emphasized during a meeting with Polish Eurasia Daily Monitor the nation’s attention from economic provide equal conditions of develop- Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv. “We problems (Channel 5, March 27). Mr. ment for all denominations. The state The Procurator General’s Office on certainly expect that during the presiden- Lytvyn suggested this was the start of a policy will always promote this.” March 21 launched an investigation cy of Poland in the second half of this campaign against him personally (Religious Information Service of against Leonid Kuchma, suspecting him year we will seek joint decisions regard- (UNIAN, March 24). Mr. Yushchenko Ukraine) of involvement in the murder of the oppo- said he did not believe that Mr. Kuchma ing the integration into the European sition journalist Heorhii Gongadze in could give orders to kill Gongadze (TVI, Union,” he said, according to April 14 Patriarch Kirill to visit Ukraine 2000, Deputy Procurator General Renat March 31). news reports. Mr. Yanukovych said that, Kuzmin announced on March 22. The The local media also suggested that the due to the joint work of both govern- KYIV – Patriarch of Moscow and All Procurator General’s Office (PGO) on case against Mr. Kuchma could be either ments, the last year was successful in Russia Kirill I will visit Ukraine on April March 24 officially charged Mr. Kuchma, an element of pressure on his son-in-law, terms of trade and economic relations, 25-27, it was reported on April 11 on the president from 1994 to 2004, with abuse steel and media tycoon Victor Pinchuk, by which grew and have a good perspective official website of the Ukrainian of office which resulted in Gongadze’s his business rivals, or an attempt to white- for the near future. In January and Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate. murder (Ukrayinska Pravda, March 22, wash Mr. Kuchma once and for all by February of this year, the surplus of The patriarch’s visit to Ukraine is dedi- 24). proving him not guilty (Ukrayinska Ukraine’s trade with Poland totaled cated to the 25th anniversary of the acci- While Mr. Kuchma insists that he is not Pravda, March 23). $32.150 million (U.S.). The president said dent at the Chornobyl nuclear power guilty, the Procurator General’s Office has Mr. Yanukovych commented on the that Ukraine would welcome the partici- plant and foresees his participation in regularly questioned him and has prohibit- development only on March 28, while on pation of Poland’s President Bronislaw nationwide and religious memorial ed him from leaving Ukraine. The same a visit to Singapore. He said that all the Komorowski in the events to mark the events. (Ukrinform) measure was earlier applied to former “i’s” should be finally dotted in the 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl acci- Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is Gongadze case and rejected any political dent, which will be held on April 19-22 in Svitlychna archive returned to Ukraine suspected of corruption. motives behind the new developments Kyiv. (Ukrinform) KYIV – The personal archive – more Unlike Ms. Tymoshenko, Mr. Kuchma (UNIAN, March 28). It is clear that Mr. than 4,000 documents – of the well- is not an oppositionist. He left politics in UOC-KP welcomes Yanukovych remarks Yanukovych sanctioned the actions known journalist of the 1960s, public fig- 2004, backed Viktor Yanukovych’s presi- against Mr. Kuchma. Since Mr. KYIV – After President Viktor ure, human rights activist and fighter for dential election bid in 2004 and hailed his Yanukovych’s election last year, his team, Yanukovych told journalists in election as president last year. the independence of Ukraine Nadia using the opposition’s weaknesses, estab- Pavlohrad, Ukraine, that he intends to The case against Mr. Kuchma could be Svitlychna (1936-2006), has been handed lished control not only over the govern- meet with representatives of all the reli- an attempt by the authorities to give legiti- over to the Central State Archive- ment, but also over Parliament, the court gious denominations on the eve of macy to the Procurator General’s Office Museum of Literature and Arts of system and the Procurator General’s Easter, on April 21, the Ukrainian action against the opposition. By opening Ukraine from the United States of Office. Viktor Pshonka, who was appoint- Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate a criminal case against Mr. Kuchma who ed as Procurator General last November, America. In addition, the museum also (UOC-KP) positively welcomed his is perceived as a Yanukovych ally, is Mr. Yanukovych’s crony. received about 50 archival documents statement. “Since the inauguration of Ukraine’s legal authorities most likely However, Mr. Yanukovych risks open- connected with the work of the repressed Viktor Fedorovych [Yanukovych], the seek to demonstrate their impartiality to ing a Pandora’s Box. Ukrainian artist, art critic and poet Yefim All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and the West while Kyiv is in the middle of Mr. Kuzmin made it clear that Mr. Mykhailov (1885-1935). After the trans- Religious Organizations has approached difficult talks on political association and Kuchma faces the charges because the fer to the archive, the papers will be him with a proposal to hold such a free trade with the European Union PGO finally recognized the Melnychenko available to all researchers and will be a (European Daily Monitor, March 30). recordings as evidence in the Gongadze meeting – it is good that the wills of the valuable source for studying the history Earlier this year, the European Union and case (Ukrayinska Pravda, March 22). denominations and the head of the state of the movement of Shesdydesiatnyky the United States reacted to the prosecu- This, in theory, can lead to investigations have finally coincided. Until now, the (activists of the 1960s). “These materials tor’s actions against several former not only against Mr. Kuchma but also denominations, experts and society are handed over for permanent storage, Cabinet officials by warning Ukraine against many other officials, including have felt tension due to the fact that the they will be included in the national against selective justice. Several of them Mr. Lytvyn, Prime Minister Mykola president met only with representatives archives and will be available to have been released from custody since Azarov and Mr. Yanukovych, who also of one denomination, the [Ukrainian researchers,” said Yuriy Savchuk, director then. committed illegal actions in the 2000s if Orthodox Church of the] Moscow of the State Agency for the Movement of Whatever the authorities’ motives may all the recordings are to be trusted. Patriarchate. We hope that the tension Cultural Property, on March 18. be, the case against Mr. Kuchma is a posi- Opposition National Deputy Yurii will be relieved and the thoughts shared (Ukrinform) tive development. The scandalous secret Hrymchak has filed a request with the by Viktor Yanukovych in Pavlohrad recordings allegedly made a decade ago in PGO that it investigate the recordings will be realized,” reported the press ser- (Continued on page 14) President Kuchma’s office by security according to which more than a decade officer Mykola Melnychenko suggested ago Mr. Azarov, who then headed the tax that Mr. Kuchma, then Internal Affairs service, exerted pressure on the courts and Minister Yurii Kravchenko as well as for- the media. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Dmytro Firtash vs. Kyiv Post: Common sense wins in court by Stefan Jajecznyk the publication with a bill for almost $1.5 following legal pressure – going as far as million – approximately 37 times the sites’ ceasing to print any further articles by that It was with great delight to many that the annual running cost. author. case brought about by Dmytro Firtash Nevertheless, these events have helped Dr. Kuzio commented “They [The against the Kyiv Post was this month highlight the far-reaching nature of the Jamestown Foundation] are a foundation thrown out of the High Court in the United U.K.’s libel laws, whereby wealthy foreign- that exists on grants, not a business, and Kingdom. ers are attracted to harsh restrictions became unduly scared by a big law firm As reported in Ukraine Analyst in imposed on journalists and publishers alike. with unlimited funds against whom they do January (Vol. 3, No. 1), the article pub- The case attracted support from many not have resources to fight.” lished on the Kyiv Post’s website relates to libel reform campaigners. Upon hearing the This suggests that the U.S. bills passed a cable cited by WikiLeaks that references result, a spokesman for the Index of are not far-reaching enough and still favor the Ukrainian oligarch’s co-owned compa- Censorship commented “A Ukrainian bil- wealthy individuals for whom freedom of ny RosUkrEnergo, and its alleged dealings lionaire tried to drag a Ukrainian newspa- the press is an affront to their potentially with known Russian crime boss Semyon per all the way to London to fight a libel illicit activities. Mogilevich. Mr. Firtash argued that the case here. Master Leslie has rightly thrown Similarly, it can be argued that there is publication inferred, however indirectly, this case out. We can’t have our courts used some responsibility held by publishers to that he was corrupt. stand up against the pressure of legal action In what has been described by the Post’s to chill free speech in foreign countries.” threatened by certain individuals. Dr. Kuzio editor, Brian Bonner, as a “tremendous vic- This is particularly astute in the case of tory for free speech,” the case was thrown Ukraine, where there have been increasing further commented, “The Kyiv Post win- out by High Court Master John Leslie on instances of attempts to restrict journalistic ning its case is an example of a publication the grounds that any link to U.K. jurisdic- freedom – particularly since the beginning standing up to authoritarian oligarchs. tion was both tenuous and unsubstantive. of the administration of President Viktor Eurasia Daily Monitor is a different exam- As previously reported, the article was Yanukovych. Mass-strikes were prompted ple of a publication/foundation capitulating Dmytro Firtash hosted on the website of a Ukrainian publi- throughout the Ukrainian media after sev- at the first salvo fired by an oligarch.” cation, regarding a Ukrainian citizen eral TV stations where threatened with hav- Perhaps the U.K. should be looking to Yanukovych regime seemingly still holds involved in matters in Ukraine – it seems ing their licenses withdrawn while being legislate further in order to protect those its citizens in contempt – with the BBC’s common sense has prevailed and the case sued by competitors for allegedly obtaining publishers with even further limited “Newsnight” program accusing the regime has been quite rightly dismissed. The case illegal broadcast licenses. The strike action resources. Despite promises of new legisla- of blocking-off the “Maidan drew much attention from the British press drew support from such NGOs as tion from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Nezalezhnosty” (Independence Square) for – despite the article only having been Reporters Without Borders and garnered Clegg, the prospects for change look grim, fear of an increase in protests following the accessed a mere 21 times in the U.K. much coverage from Radio Free Europe/ as the U.K. Parliament houses several pro- events in the Middle East. The authorities The result will also have been received Radio Liberty. fessional lawyers amongst its members, for insist that the square is blocked for essen- well by the substantial Ukrainian commu- The case is not unique, however, with whom the prospect of losing these lucrative tial maintenance work after damage follow- nity in the U.K., who have been without a other Western publications bowing to cases may prove to be a disincentive to ing protests and demonstrations from late main source of news from their native land financial pressure in light of threats of legal change existing law. 2010. Yet, eyewitnesses have reported no for many months. While Mr. Bonner has action from wealthy, influential individuals. With the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s work actually being carried out for weeks. publicly stated that the victory was “tre- An article by Taras Kuzio for the independence approaching, it prompts us to It seems the regime is still determined to mendous,” he is said to be reluctant to lift Jamestown Foundation, featured in the take stock of how far the country has come limit the freedoms of ordinary Ukrainians, the access ban from the U.K. until the legal Eurasia Daily Monitor, was forcibly with- since the fall of the Soviet Union. In terms while its rich allies in the world of business process has been completely cleared. He is drawn after threats of legal action from of press freedom, there has been an obvious attempt to silence their critics in foreign still wary of any repeat of legal action from well-known oligarch Rinat Akhmetov – improvement, yet the attainment of true, courts. any other Ukrainian individual on similar who, coincidentally, also is among the rich- and lasting, press freedom seems to be far grounds; while being similarly cautious est 50 individuals in Ukraine, according to on the horizon. Stefan Jajecznyk is a freelance journalist about the prospect of an appeal by Mr. Korrespondant magazine. The U.S. had Bloody tales of state-sanctioned “silenc- currently studying at the School of Slavonic Firtash himself. already passed the Speech Act and Libel ing” of journalists and the current, perhaps and East-European Studies in London. It is possible that Mr. Bonner has been Terrorism Acts to reaffirm protection for more subtle, attacks on press freedom and The article above is reprinted from the vindicated in his caution – the potential authors and publishers alike which prompts freedom of speech have marred the prog- March issue of Ukraine Analyst (Vol. 3, No. legal costs, upon defeat, could have saddled one to ask why the foundation still caved in ress of the nation since 1991. Similarly, the 3), which is published by Kuzio Associates.

‘Thousands’ questioned in search Kyiv as business center for missing Ukrainian journalist of Eastern Europe? KYIY – A strategy for the develop- First of all, Kyiv should use its RFE/RL the Klymentyev case contains 45 vol- ment of the Ukrainian capital through position as a “mediator” between umes of materials. the year 2025 will be created by The Russia and Europe. “We already host KYIV – Ukrainian police say they Mr. Klymentyev’s deputy, Petro Boston Consulting Group, which pre- many international conferences. In have interviewed thousands of people in Matviyenko, told RFE/RL in February that viously outlined similar strategies for fact, both the Russians and Europeans their investigation into the disappearance the investigation into Mr. Klymentyev’s dis- St. Petersburg, Budapest and New may come to us without visas. But to of a journalist last year. appearance has not “moved forward in the York. become a really attractive place, we Serhiy Burlakov, deputy chief of the The strategy will focus on the need a business-friendly climate,” Internal Affairs Ministry’s press service, last six months” despite the involvement of a special investigative group from Kyiv. development of the city’s infrastruc- said Volodymyr Lavrenchuk, CEO of spoke to RFE/RL on April 11, eight ture, turning it into a major business Raiffeisen Bank Aval. months after Vasyl Klymentyev, editor in According to Mr. Matviyenko, on August 9, 2010, he and Mr. Klymentyev took pho- center of Eastern Europe, as well as a Secondly, tourism is key. The fact chief of the Novyi Styl newspaper, went tourist attraction, the newspaper that Kyiv has great potential was missing in the eastern city of Kharkiv. tographs of mansions allegedly belonging to regional tax chief Stanislav Denysiuk and Segodnya reported on March 11. mentioned by almost everyone. But it Mr. Burlakov said more than 3,000 locals, The program is to be developed in is necessary to stage events that who might help in providing a lead in the three other local officials, including a former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine. time for the Day of Kyiv in late May. would make the capital of Ukraine a case, have been questioned by investigators. The project will be financed by Rinat notable phenomenon on the world’s The pictures were intended to be used Mr. Burlakov said the investigators’ Akhmetov’s Foundation for Effective tourist market. in an article to be published in the next main version of the Klymentyev disap- Governance, and created in conjunc- “I do not really believe that we can issue of the paper. pearance is that it is connected to his pro- tion with the Kyiv City State boost production or research. But fessional activities. Mr. Matviyenko met Mr. Klymentyev Administration and Public Council, making the city famous at the But he added that other versions of the on August 11 to discuss the article and which includes metropolitan area expense of major events of culture is disappearance are being considered, such as the photos. Later the same day, Mr. officials, experts, journalists and possible and fairly easy,” said Vlad Mr. Klymentyev’s family and personal Matviyenko said, he was unable to reach businessmen. Troitsky, who organized GogolFest. problems, as well as possible financial diffi- Mr. Klymentyev by phone. The council convened its first Thirdly, Kyiv’s infrastructure must culties and a staged disappearance. The investigation also revealed that meeting on February 28. Consultants be developed. The city’s infrastruc- An underwater search at the Pechenih Mr. Klymentyev was last seen on August from The Boston Consulting Group ture is already unable to cope with water reservoir near Kharkiv discovered 11 of last year near Kharkiv’s Sportivna said Kyiv has a huge potential for the metropolitan role of capital. Mr. Klymentyev’s mobile phone and his subway station with an unknown man, growth, but that it is almost never Unless the city is made comfortable apartment keys. and that both of them got into a BMW car used, as confirmed by Kyiv’s low for Kyivans, nothing will work, Investigators have looked into the and drove away. positions in international city rank- according to the city’s chief architect, cases of more than 200 unidentified bod- Mr. Klymentyev’s whereabouts have ings. Serhiy Tselovalnyk. ies in local morgues. Mr. Burlakov said been unknown since then. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16

OBITUARY New leader of UGCC reflects on meeting with pontiff Joseph Romanow, 89, first Ukrainian UGCC Information Department in answering a question about whether he promoted to general in Canada’s military had touched in his conversation with the KYIV – “I am coming back confirmed holy father on the issue of a Ukrainian OTTAWA – Brig. Gen. (retired) Joseph he completed an M.S. in aeronautical in my faith…The holy father teaches that Roman Romanow of the Royal Canadian engineering at the Cranford Institute of Catholic patriarchate. According to the only the one who relies on the rock of UGCC leader, the Ukrainian Greek- Air Force – the first Canadian of Technology in English. Peter shall not be shattered, and this fact Ukrainian descent to be promoted to the Brig. Gen. Romanow served in various Catholic Church, as an Eastern Catholic gives me confidence.” With these words Church that is present throughout the rank of general in the Canadian armed military capacities, including on the Avro His Major Archbishop Sviatoslav forces – died on March 21 in Ottawa after Aircraft project team as a project engi- world, is going in the direction of a patri- Shevchuk, the newly enthroned leader of archate, but “it is only the holy father a courageous battle with cancer. He was neer, with NORAD (North American the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church who can make a decision on this issue. 89. Aerospace Defense Command) and with (UGCC), summed up his meeting with We do not have any intentions to press on Born on May 3, 1921, and raised in the 4th Allied Tactical Air Force the Pope Benedict XVI while addressing him somehow. We respect his will, his Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mr. Romanow Headquarters in West Germany. the journalists at the Vatican Press Office. decision.” enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force In 1974 he was named commander in During the press conference dedicated The priorities outlined by Major (RCAF) upon graduation from high the Order of Military Merit, the highest to the beginning of his ministry as the Archbishop Shevchuk were new evange- school in 1940. He served Canada admi- exemplary service award given by the head of the UGCC, as well as to the lization, enculturation and translation of rably in World War II in Europe and in Canadian armed forces. He retired in meeting with the pope, the major arch- liturgical texts, as well social service of Asia. 1976 from his position as the director bishop was accompanied by the secretary the Church in post-Soviet society. He met his wife, Lt. Josephine general of organization and manpower at of the Synod of Bishops, Bishop Bohdan Sawchuk of the Royal Canadian Army National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa. Dziurakh, and by Bishop Ken Asked whether he had invited Pope Medical Corps, in London and the couple After his retirement he authored six Nowakowski of New Westminster, Benedict XVI to visit Ukraine, the married in 1947. books on family history, his life and his British Columbia. UGCC leader said that the pontiff is After the war, Mr. Romanow left the military experiences. “A visit to the Holy See is an opportu- always welcome in Ukraine, but during military, completed his education, and re- Mr. Romanow was an active member nity to reveal a full communion with the this meeting there were no talks about a joined as an officer. He completed of Ottawa’s Ukrainian Catholic Church holy father,” stated the UGCC primate. In forthcoming visit. National Defense College and became the and choir. his opening remarks to journalists, Major Major Archbishop Shevchuk spoke first Canadian of Ukrainian descent to be He was predeceased by his wife, Archbishop Shevchuk noted that this day with journalists in Ukrainian, Italian, promoted to the rank of General in the Josephine, sisters, Anne and Stefan, and is very special for the Ukrainian Greek- Spanish and English. The director of Canadian armed forces. brother Stephen. Surviving are his broth- Catholic Church. It is special because the Vatican Press Office, the Rev. Federico Following the second world war, Mr. ers Walter and Morris with their wives bishops came after their Electoral Synod Lombardi, remarked in his opening Romanow learned that many Ukrainians and families; as well as Mr. Romanow’s to the Holy See to reveal the nature of address: “the new major archbishop in the displaced persons camps of Europe children Mary, John, Greg and Paula and their Church: it is “Eastern,” that is to say speaks almost all the languages which we were being forcibly repatriated to the their families. “synodal,” because it is guided by the can speak, so there is no problem in com- USSR and sent to Soviet concentration The funeral liturgy was offered on Synod and headed by a major archbishop; munication.” camps in Siberia and other remote areas. March 25 at St. John the Baptist and “Catholic” at the same time. And it Major Archbishop Shevchuk and a del- To help prevent this, Mr. Romanow and Ukrainian Catholic Shrine in Ottawa; lives up to its identity in full, visible and egation of the Synod of Bishops had a other Ukrainian-Canadian servicemen burial was at Pinecrest Cemetery. real communion with the holy father. private audience with the pontiff on formed the Canadian Ukrainian Relief The Ukrainian Canadian Congress on “I also had an opportunity to personal- March 31. Bureau (CURB). March 21 offered its sympathies to the ly thank the holy father, since the confir- * * * Supported by the Ukrainian Canadian family and friends of the late general. mation of the choice of such a young In related news, the new leader of the Committee (now the Ukrainian Canadian “Joseph Romanow worked tirelessly bishop is a sign of great confidence,” said Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church on Congress), they aided these displaced per- for the Ukrainian community since his Major Archbishop Shevchuk, noting that April 8-14 made a pastoral visit to sons and sought to ease their immigration youth,” stated UCC National President the average age of Ukrainian Catholic Argentina, where, until his enthronement to Canada. The work of Mr. Romanow Paul Grod. “For over 80 years Brig. Gen. priests is 35. as major archbishop, he was apostolic and other Ukrainian Canadian servicemen Romanow was a leader of the Ukrainian The UGCC primate told journalists administrator of St. Mary the Protectress saved the lives of many thousands of Canadian community. On behalf of the that he had shared with the holy father Eparchy in Buenos Aires. Ukrainians. Ukrainian Canadian Congress, I would the perspectives of cooperation with On April 9 Major Archbishop Mr. Romanow earned a B.S. in like to pay our respects to Mr. Romanow Orthodox brothers, and noted that their Shevchuk presided at a service to the mechanical engineering in 1950 from the and offer our deepest sympathy to the presence during the enthronement cere- Mother of God at the eparchial Cathedral University of Saskatchewan, and in 1955 Romanow family.” mony was a sign of good will. Together of the Protection of the Blessed Mary and with the Roman Catholics, the Ukrainian afterwards met with the eparchy’s faith- Greek-Catholics are called to give wit- ful. ness to the “catholicity” of the Church, The newly appointed administrator of i.e. unity in diversity, he noted. the Buenos Aires eparchy is the Rev. Luis Orthodox hierarchs’ congratulatory letter “The priority of the Church is evange- Hlynka. to Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk lism,” Major Archbishop Shevchuk said

Following is the text of a congratula- – the Veneration of the Precious and Life- tory letter sent on March 25 by hierarchs Giving Cross, when we come to the half- Biography: Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the way point on the journey toward the cele- U.S.A. to Bishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, bration of our Lord’s Resurrection – His Sviatoslav Shevchuk newly elected major archbishop of the victory over sin and death. May the Cross Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. of our Lord always be the sign of His Born May 5, 1970, in Stryi, Lviv Oblast support in your archpastoral service. 1991-1992 – studied at the Don Bosco Center for Philosophy and Theological Your Eminence: Dear Brother in Christ, we hope in the Studies in Buenos Aires Argentina depth of our hearts that the joyful Light Glory to Jesus Christ! of the Risen Lord will always accompany 1992-1994 – studied at the Lviv Theological Seminary The month of March in the Ukrainian you in your service. We pray that your June 1994 – ordained a priest in Lviv by Patriarch Myroslav Lubachivsky Greek-Catholic Church in Ukraine and pastoral activity will positively influence beyond her borders will always be trea- the progression of contacts between 1994-1999 – studied at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in sured in history as the month when the Orthodox and Catholic Christians and all Rome, earning a doctorate in theology and graduating summa cum laude faithful of the Greek-Catholic Church people of good will. We wish you much 1999-2000 – prefect of the Lviv Holy Spirit Seminary were blessed with a new Spiritual Father success in the spiritual mission of the sal- in the person of your Eminence. vation of souls. We know that alone, 2000-2007 – vice-rector of the Lviv Holy Spirit Seminary On behalf of the clergy and faithful of human strength is insufficient to fulfill the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the this service to which you are called. May 2002-2005 – secretariat chair and personal secretary to Patriarch Lubomyr U.S.A., we express to you our most sin- your real strength come from God the Husar, head of the Patriarchal Curia in Lviv cere greetings as you begin this certainly Creator, for He is Good and Merciful. 2007-2009 – rector of the Lviv Holy Spirit Seminary difficult, but spiritually and fundamental- With prayers in Christ our Lord, ly important mission in the life of the January 2009 – appointed auxiliary bishop of St. Mary the Protectress Eparchy clergy and faithful entrusted to your spiri- † Constantine, Metropolitan in Buenos Aires tual care. Your election takes place just † Antony, Archbishop April 2010 – appointed apostolic administrator of the St. Mary the Protectress before the third Sunday of the Great Fast † Daniel, Bishop Eparchy in Buenos Aires March 23, 2011 – elected by the Synod of Bishops as major archbishop To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, call 973-292-9800, ext. 3042 March 25, 2011 – Pope Benedict XVI approves his election March 27, 2011 – enthroned as major archbishop No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 5

They hope their efforts will pay off. British and French... “When you are trying to attract sponsor- ship, it has to be something spectacular,” (Continued from page 1) Mr. Roberts said. A military worker, he chose two chari- up the story of the Chornobyl catastrophe ties dear to his heart. One of them is the every year in late April. But this March, Children of Chornobyl Relief and the world was once again vividly remind- Development Fund, which was founded ed of the nuclear power danger when a in 1989 after the nuclear disaster. It aims Japanese plant was damaged by an earth- quake and tsunami. to help children by providing medical Eight charity volunteers will depart equipment to hospitals in Ukraine. from St. Michael’s Square late in the All the proceeds from the Charity afternoon of April 22, aiming to arrive at Walk will be split equally with another Chornobyl the following day at approxi- organization, Blesma, a charity in the mately the same time. Covering 110 kilo- United Kingdom that supports British meters in 24 hours is possible at a pace of military veterans who lost limbs during 5 kilometers per hour. service. To prepare the body for the physical Each walker will pack his or her own challenge, the participants have been snacks, such as chocolate, sandwiches training on their own since January, but and pasta, which they will try to consume recently the group went through their first without stopping walking. “By the end of fitness test on a 21-kilometer training the training walk, it became very clear to AP walk, “to give us an idea of what our us that, once we stopped, we could Lee Roberts (right) and his colleagues, who are going to walk 110 kilometers from shoes and gear are like,” Mr. Roberts already feel our legs turning to lead – it Kyiv to Chornobyl. said. became harder to keep going,” Mr. Some of the volunteers have military Roberts said. from my apartment to work, so I just firstgiving.com/fundraiser/chornobyl- experience and still remember walking up A good physical shape is not all it have to do 55 of those,” says Mr. Roberts. charitywalk/ccrdf or www.ccrdf.org to 60 kilometers during training. “We takes, though. The mental challenge of For safety, the volunteers will be also had times when we haven’t slept for keeping up despite the lack of sleep and escorted by a British Embassy vehicle, as Nataliya Horban is a staff writer for the a long period of time,” said Kirsty sore muscles is more of an obstacle. The well as a traffic police car that will be Kyiv Post. The article above is reprinted Baxter, assistant military attaché at the volunteers have come up with ideas to provided by the Internal Affairs Ministry with permission from the Kyiv Post. It can British Embassy. “So we are hoping our trick their minds. throughout the whole journey. be accessed on the Kyiv Post’s website at bodies remember that, even though we’re “Personally my way is breaking [the To learn more about the project or to http://www.kyivpost.com/news/guide/gen- much older than we were.” distance] down. It is only 2 kilometers donate money, visit the link: http://www. eral/detail/101883/#ixzz1JIGxkrJE.

Yet, joining NATO would accomplish Union that would derail such efforts, as “A responsible politician criticizes his Gryshchenko... precisely these tasks, experts said, albeit indicated by EU officials. In the ques- country only at home,” Mr. Gryshchenko with certain costs out of the state budget. tion-and-answer session, a student asked said. “He who does it abroad demon- (Continued from page 1) While U.S. Secretary of State Hillary about the government’s position on the strates that he can’t convince his own Clinton visited Kyiv in July 2010, it was Customs Union. people at home. This practice is unpatri- food staples – from China to cover largely viewed as a token visit, in which The lifelong diplomat offered a mud- otic. It’s also a display of infantilism, a domestic deficits, which has enraged she didn’t challenge the authoritarian pol- dled response that revealed the calculation on a foreign arbiter who will Ukrainians. icies of the Yanukovych administration. Yanukovych administration has yet to show a red card to whomever necessary, Besides fawning over his superiors, She waited until arriving in Georgia to resolve its latest quagmire – a declared and tally a goal to someone possibly with Mr. Gryshchenko included much Soviet- criticize the government of the Russian interest in joining the Customs Union, gross violations of the rules.” era propaganda, repeatedly referring to Federation for its aggressive foreign poli- which is incompatible with signing a Yet, in criticizing Ms. Tymoshenko for Belarus as a “brotherly country” and cy in recognizing and occupying two Free Trade Agreement with the European airing the nation’s dirty laundry, Mr. relations between Ukrainians and breakaway republics in defiance of the Union this year. Gryshchenko overlooked his govern- Russians as having “enjoyed centuries of international community. “We are interested in finding the most ment’s hostility toward and persecution feelings of friendship and mutual sym- President Yanukovych’s “cardinal acceptable formula for all sides in our of opposition forces, including politi- pathy.” innovation” in foreign policy was that cooperation with the Customs Union cians of the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, by He repeated once again how the Ukraine “declined to become a figure in which won’t restrict our possibilities in means of arrests, incarcerations and Cuban government offered medical someone else’s game,” Mr. Gryshchenko achieving mutually pleasant agreements physical violence. treatment to more than 20,000 children stated. with the EU, including a deeper, all-com- His final slap in the face to Orange, believed to have suffered from the Yet that’s precisely what experts said passing free trade zone,” Mr. pro-Western opponents consisted of Chornobyl accident. “That’s not forgot- happened when the Kharkiv agreements Gryshchenko said. blaming them for failing to remove the ten,” he said, as if the Ukrainian govern- were signed, extending for a quarter of a Ukraine needs a new modality of Soviet yoke from Ukrainian governance, ment bases its foreign policy on fond century the Russian government’s lease political dialogue, said Mr. Gryshchenko. when it’s his own pro-Russian govern- memories. of the Sevastopol naval base with no “Inasmuch as the government, and the ment that is keeping it imposed with its Indeed, political observers have point- benefit to average Ukrainians, who opposition, should be interested in this neo-Soviet policies of restricting individ- ed out that among the keys to the Party instead faced higher natural gas prices modality, then both sides should ual rights, imposing harsh taxation and of Regions politics is injecting emotions for their stoves and radiators. strengthen for the better.” doing nothing to build rule of law, in the and nostalgia into the political discourse Experts agreed, almost unanimously, Mr. Gryshchenko’s entreaties towards view of most experts. – using such terms as “brotherly that the Kharkiv agreements of April love and harmony didn’t stop him from “The problem of the last years was nations” repeatedly – because it mobiliz- 2010 were a practical giveaway to the leveling indirect attacks against Ms. that we got stuck” in the transition from a es its electorate to vote based on feel- Russian Federation with little tangible Tymoshenko, the president’s top rival, Soviet to a European state,” he said. “We ings, both conscious and unconscious. gains to the Ukrainian state and its peo- who enjoys the most electoral support stopped being a Soviet country, but Yet it was the detours from reality that ple. among Ukraine’s opposition politicians. didn’t fully become European. The post- most distinguished the 57-year-old dip- “From now on, Ukraine is playing its He declared the need to put aside “any Soviet reality, which was supposed to be lomat’s remarks. He claimed Ukraine own game,” Mr. Gryshchenko confident- attempts by Ukrainian politicians to pseudo-transitional, began to extend its had not disappeared from the “American ly declared. “With all respect to transfer international Ukrainian disputes roots. It turned Ukraine into a quasi- foreign policy radar,” when that’s pre- Zbigniew Brzezinski, his thesis on our cisely what most experts said has hap- onto international forums,” referring to democracy, quasi-market economy and state as a key to Russia’s ‘imperial status’ the former prime minister’s March 24 quasi-European.” pened within the last year. hasn’t been realized in the last 20 years. Mr. Yanukovych all but ensured that visit to Brussels, where she told top- With those words, Mr. Gryshchenko Moreover, it’s become a cruel joke in ranking EU officials that Ukrainian citi- offered an apt description of the Ukraine would disappear from the U.S. Ukraine, elevating our expectation on the zens were losing honest elections, demo- Ukrainian state under the Yanukovych foreign policy radar when he shut the activity of the West’s politics in the cratic institutions and individual rights. administration. door to entry into a Membership Action Ukrainian direction.” Plan for the North Atlantic Treaty But perhaps the cruelest joke in the Organization (NATO) immediately after Ukrainian foreign policy establishment at his election as president. He also extend- present is the claim that integration with ed the presence of Russian naval forces the European Union (EU) is its top prior- May we help you? in Sevastopol. ity, especially after the Yanukovych “It’s time to recognize that there administration took steps to significantly To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, aren’t any forces in the world that could restrict the individual rights of and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below). change Ukraine at its own expense, Ukrainians, and dismantle what was left defend against its threats with its tanks of checks and balances in government and force it to fulfill its own homework and rule of law institutions. 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EASTER PASTORALS The Ukrainian Weekly ‘Feast of Feasts’ celebrates “No” to the Customs Union Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is at it again, demonstrating he won’t the unity of prayer and love relent until the Ukrainian government is completely subservient to the Russian Federation’s interests. The Paschal Epistle of the Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops And, once again, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has shown he’s inca- Beyond the Borders of Ukraine for 2011 pable of defending Ukrainian national interests. First came the nightmarish Kharkiv agreements of April 2010, which extended To the Reverend Clergy, the Diaconate not deny that it is the “motive” of God to the Russian military presence on Ukrainian territory for a quarter of a century, at in Christ, the Venerable Monastics and bring us to unity. On this Holy Day we cel- no tangible benefit to the Ukrainian people. Regular folks’ prices for natural gas – Faithful Laity of the Ukrainian Orthodox ebrate the joy that this unity of prayer and which heats their homes and fuels their kitchen stoves – increased, while it was Church Beyond the Borders of Ukraine love can manifest in us. Ukrainian oligarchs who enjoyed the discount gained from surrendering and on their native soil: Over the course of time, the desire to Sevastopol. continue to move forward with unity dia- Soon came the Russian business invasion of Ukraine of 2010, in which entrepre- Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen! Christ is logues between the Churches continues to neurs bought up key assets such as Zaporizhstal (its new Russian owners remain Risen! manifest itself. They move forward unconfirmed) and formed joint partnerships with strategic enterprises, such as the Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters in because we recognize that to embrace such world-renowned Antonov aircraft-building plant in Kyiv. Experts believe these “part- Christ Jesus, dialogue is to embrace the Will of God and nerships” are in reality part of long-term takeover plans by the Russian investors. God Who first established this feast for understanding that in His Time these Yet, neither of these developments in the Ukrainian economy can compare with us allows us to celebrate it each year. He efforts will find their fullness. God has the Customs Union being proposed by Mr. Putin. It’s disturbing enough that the Who gave up His Son for our salvation, never sought to abandon His Church, and Yanukovych administration is even considering the proposal. But it should also from the same motive gives us this feast… today we celebrate the reality of His con- come as no surprise, following the repugnant Kharkiv agreements. allowing us to pray together and to offer tinued love and faithfulness to us. May we Mr. Putin is promising up to $9 billion in annual discounts on natural gas sold to common thanksgiving… He gathers to this return this love to Him through our faith- Ukrainian customers. Talk about déjà vu. It’s an outrageous notion that Ukraine feast those who are far apart… St. fulness to Him. would need further discounts on natural gas prices after capitulating on Sevastopol. Athanasius (+373). It is why with such fervent prayer that It’s even more outrageous when one realizes that it’s factories and mines – owned Our hearts are filled today with joy that we beseech our Heavenly Father and with by absentee, mega-millionaire oligarchs – that stand to further benefit. Average is beyond description, joy that completes tears of hope we call to our beloved broth- Ukrainians get most of their natural gas from Ukraine’s own domestic reserves, the time of the “bright sadness” that we ers and sisters in Ukraine, to find the paths said Andriy Novak, chair of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine. have journeyed through and it is with this of reconciliation that must be found, for we All the main arguments for joining the Customs Union don’t hold up to scrutiny. joy that we greet you on “the day that the are one, united by the ancient apostolic tra- Illusions harbored by the Yanukovych administration that Ukraine can integrate Lord has made” (Paschal Matins), the dition of the Holy Apostle Andrew, the into both the Customs Union and the European Union Free Trade Agreement have Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus First-Called. Disunity and separation been dismissed by both Russian and European officials. Christ. brings pain and sorrow. This is not the Valerii Muntian, the Cabinet of Ministers commissioner on cooperation with the It is by God’s mercy and grace that we work of Him who is Unity, who is Russian Federation, said Ukraine’s trade with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan gather to celebrate the Glorious Wholeness and who is Harmony. stands to increase to 35 percent of total exchanges, as compared to 30 percent. But Resurrection of our Lord each year. It is We, your hierarchs, are continual inter- at whose expense and to what benefit? indeed a greater blessing that this year, cessors for each parish and faithful “No matter how you spin it, Belarus, the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan “those who are far apart,” now celebrate Christian that is within the vineyard of our are economically backward countries compared to those of the EU,” Mr. Novak this “Feast of Feasts” together. God has episcopal protection. Our hope and prayer said. “Are we striving for the club of backward countries of low solvency, lagging given us a foretaste of His great hope, that is that each of the flocks entrusted to our technology, immense energy wastefulness in industry, monopolization of main the Christian Church come together and be “omophorion” continue to manifest the markets, total corruption and dictatorial political regimes?” united. We gather together within our fruits of Christian unity, for “behold now, Even if Russian and Ukrainian companies want to work together, they don’t respective Christian traditions, but we offer what is so good or so pleasant as for broth- need a Customs Union to do it, pointed out Viktor Nebozhenko, a veteran political our Benevolent God our common thanks- ers to dwell together in unity?” (Psalm observer and chair of the Ukrainian Barometer Service. “The activity of Ukrainian giving. 132: 1). In the world today we see so much and Russian companies that work together can be regulated with agreements,” he Although there is much dialogue and said. “They’ll do wonderfully without the Customs Union.” understanding yet to be achieved, we can- (Continued on page 12) Mr. Novak raised another obvious point: “Would Putin be pursuing the Customs Union if it wasn’t for the benefit of the Russian Federation?” Of course not. Yet the Yanukovych administration and the Party of Regions have demonstrated in the year since they’ve taken power that they don’t have Mr. Putin’s ability of making Today we rejoice because national interests a top priority when pursuing foreign policy. The Customs Union could become the geopolitical Rubicon – the point of no return – in deciding whether Ukraine is an independent, European nation-state, or a ‘the darkness is passing away’ vassal colony of the authoritarian, neo-fascist Russian Federation. The Ukrainian people, at home and abroad, must pressure the Yanukovych Paschal greeting of the Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy of the U.S.A. to our clergy, administration to abandon the Customs Union altogether and pursue completion of hieromonks and brothers, religious sisters, seminarians and beloved faithful. the Free Trade Agreement with the EU, where Ukraine’s future lies. EU officials have already warned that 2011 is the make-or-break year for sign- Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! So, when humanity failed to respond to ing the Free Trade Agreement, which could be implemented in subsequent years. the nailing of Jesus on the cross, the natu- “At noon darkness came over the Accordingly, it could be the make-or-break year for the Yanukovych administra- ral world responded with darkness. whole land until three in the afternoon. tion, which faces parliamentary elections in October 2012. What humanity failed to understand at And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a That’s when a restless Ukrainian population – resentful of being dragged into the time of the crucifixion was that Jesus loud voice… My God, my God, why the corruption and lawlessness of the post-Soviet world – will have its chance to was the true Light sent by God to illu- have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:33-34). send a message that the government has voiced but failed to implement: Ukraine’s mine the world. This is the message we future lies within Europe and its standards of rule of law, checks and balances in hear at the divine liturgy on Easter government and individual rights. The above citation describes to us one of the most somber scenes in the entire Sunday during the reading of the Gospel Gospel: the reaction of creation to the according to the Evangelist John. John crucifixion of Jesus Christ. tells us that “in the beginning was the This darkness that descended upon the Word, and the Word was with God, and April world when Jesus ascended on the cross the Word was God” (Jn. 1:1). John goes Turning the pages back... was a symbolic return to the chaos that on to tell us that Jesus, the Word of God existed before creation when, as we read “…became flesh and made his dwelling in the Book of Genesis, “… the earth was among us…” (Jn.1:14). For 33 years 21 Last year, on April 21, 2010, after talks with Ukrainian a formless void and darkness covered the Jesus journeyed on this earth, making it a President Viktor Yanukovych in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Russian abyss.” God did not wish the earth to holy place, teaching the true meaning of President Dmitry Medvedev announced the extension of the 2010 remain in darkness and so He said: “Let this world and our purpose in the world. Black Sea Fleet’s lease at the Crimean port of Sevastopol for there be light, and there was light. God Jesus not only witnessed to the power of another 25 years. It was due to expire in 2017. In exchange, saw how good the light was. God then the love of God for us, he was the one Ukraine was to receive a major discount on Russian natural gas imports. who would lead us to this loving God. “I “Russia needed certainty about its navy base stationed [in Crimea] and now we separated the light from the darkness” (Gen. 1:2-4). am the light of the world. Whoever fol- have that certainty. We have signed an agreement that extends the stay of the Russian lows me will not walk in darkness, but base on Ukrainian territory for another 25 years,” said President Medvedev. The tragedy of the suffering and death of the Son of God on the cross was felt will have the light of life” (Jn. 8:12). Mr. Medvedev explained that Ukraine would receive a $100 discount on the price This interplay of darkness and light, of of gas if the price of gas is higher than $330 per 1,000 cubic meters, or a 30-percent by very few at that time. Only the small group gathered at the foot of the cross void and creation, is very deep and very discount if the price is lower than $330. powerful. Its spiritual significance can be mourned with Mary, His Mother. The Ukraine’s government needed a Russian gas discount to secure the resumption of a very easily overlooked in our modern others watched the tragedy with indiffer- credit from the International Monetary Fund, which was vital in assisting Ukraine’s world where, with the flip of a switch, we ence, with fear, or perhaps even took (Continued on page 16) delight in the death of a condemned man. (Continued on page 12) No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

These two figures are among the lowest in USSR’s break-up Europe. Ukraine’s suicide rate in 1988 was 19 and Ukraine today per 100,000 people. In 2010 it was 29.6 per 100,000 people. Dear Editor: The 2010 Ukrainian infant mortality Was the breakup of the Soviet Union rate was 9.3 per 1,000 live births. Is multiculturalism dead? good or bad for Ukraine? Ukrainian life expectancy is 68.1 years. Most Ukrainian patriots would say Ukrainian male life expectancy is current- American academics suffered spasms declared that America’s Diversity Index has “good” without hesitation. However, there ly 62.2 years. For females it is 74.2 years. recently when French President Nicholas grown from 40 in 1990 to 55 in 2010. “The is a dark side to 20 years of independence In comparison, the population of the Sarkozy joined British Prime Minister trend is likely to continue,” the editors con- – one few people talk about. United States was179 million in 1961, and Cameron and German Chancellor Angela cluded, “with the arrival each year of about The following information is readily in 2010 it was 308 million. The U.S. popu- Merkel in declaring multiculturalism a 1 million immigrants, mostly from Latin available from Wikipedia, CIA reports lation’s annual growth rate is 0.98 percent; failure. America, Asia and Africa.” I have nothing and a host of other readily available however, the rate of increase is at the low- Multiculturalism has been a disaster against immigrants, especially if they’re sources, but one rarely hears about these est point in several decades for the U.S. here as well. During the 1970s, I lobbied legal and willing to learn English. important numbers in our community here The infant mortality rate in the U.S. is on behalf of cultural pluralism. It was to be I guess I’m old school, a Depression in Greater Cleveland, much less reads 6.22 per 1,000 live births. U.S. life expec- a vehicle for greater understanding among baby, educated during World War II when about such things in our diaspora publica- tancy is 78.11; for males it is 75.1 years, America’s numerous ethnic groups. It was the United States defeated Germany, Japan tions. and for females it is 80.7 years. The fertil- based on the premise that we are all and Italy and then rebuilt those nations to Consider this: ity rate is 2.06 per women. The U.S. pop- Americans first, ethnics second. In my save them from Soviet tyranny. The United Ukraine’s population was 43 million ulation is projected to be 341 million peo- mind, a Ukrainian American was an States stood up to the Soviet Union and ple in 2020. people in 1961. At that time, Nikita American plus! watched as the evil empire imploded like a The numbers speak for themselves. Khruschev was general secretary of the Cultural pluralism was highjacked by house of cards. Like many Americans, I USSR, Sputnik was circling the globe, as Orest Stecyk, M.D. the progressive left and it quickly morphed believe our country is exceptional, blessed was Yuri Gagarin. Uniontown, Ohio into a fraud posturing as a unifying princi- by God to be a beacon of freedom for the In 1991 the population of Ukraine was ple. Multiculturalism became a front for world. This is why so many people want to 52.9 million people. The Soviet Union radicalism, a blatant attempt to disenfran- live here. They’re certainly not flocking to disintegrated. The Soviet space shuttle ‘Coal Patch Days’: chise America’s centuries old-Judeo-Chris- Cuba, China or Venezuela. If this is what Buran never reached space and was moth- tian political culture. Our universities my Ukrainian progressive acquaintances balled. Boris Yeltsin and Leonid cooperated. Gleefully. Western civilization would call ethnocentric “triumphalism,” so Kravchuk became presidents of Russia a job well done majors and “Great Books” courses were be it. and Ukraine, respectively. The above issue of USA Today con- Dear Editor: abandoned at Yale University, the In 2010 Ukraine’s population was 45.8 University of Chicago and other presti- tained an excellent column by conservative million people. Viktor Yanukovych is the I want to thank The Ukrainian Weekly gious institutions. New courses such as talk-show host Michael Medved describ- country’s president. Dmitry Medvedev and Mike Buryk for publishing the story Black Studies, Women Studies, Queer and ing American exceptionalism. He rules Russia, and Vladimir Putin has of “Coal Patch Days” (February 20 and Transgender Studies, emerged to take their bemoaned the fact that American children power and a really nice personal lifestyle. 27). place. Howard Zinn’s “The People’s know so little about their precious heritage, The American shuttle program is moth- As a former resident of the Coal Patch History of the United States” became the and what they do know is generally nega- balled. area, born in Greenfield, Pa., and bap- standard leftist text for all students. Today, tive. Most kids can tell you about Twenty years of freedom has produced tized at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic diversity is the university model. Political American oppression of blacks, Native a Ukrainian population attrition the mag- Church in Minersville, Pa., it was refresh- correctness is the mantra. Campus free- Americans and the Japanese, for example. nitude of which roughly equals that of the ing for me to re-visit mentally the old speech zones are the norm. Universities Many also know about “McCarthyism.” Holodomor. places mentioned in The Ukrainian promote every kind of diversity, of course, They may also know who Martin Luther The current Ukrainian annual growth Weekly. except diversity of thought. King Jr., Harriett Tubmann and Eugene rate is minus 4.4 per 1,000 people. If the I have lived in Pennsylvannia’s big cit- Multiculturalism is divisive. “E pluribus DuBois were. But they’re not sure about current trend continues, the projected pop- ies, New York, New Jersey, Utah, unum” is no longer our guiding principle. Alexander Graham Bell. And they sure ulation for Ukraine in 2020 will be 34.1 Arizona and various places in California, Instead we have certain “chosen minori- don’t know who John Pershing or Admiral million people. This figure takes into always attempting to be involved with ties” – the so-called “entitled oppressed” – Bull Halsey were. They know even less account immigration/emigration trends of local Ukrainian communities. But none who compete for preferential recognition about geography because it’s hardly taught Ukraine. (The Russian population is also of them were my “Coal Patch” type and scarce federal and state resources. in the public schools anymore. Don’t declining, as are most of the populations Ukrainians. Extreme positions such as Afrocentrism believe me? Ask Jay Leno. in the rest of Europe.) Mr. Buryk, thanks for a job well done. promote “feel-good” fantasies as history To discover on which side of the politi- The 2010 birth rate was 9.6 births per and Ebonics as a validated language. cal spectrum you lean, Mr. Medved sug- 1,000 women in Ukraine, and the fertility Alex Kachmar Hispanics no longer need to learn English gests you ask yourself three questions: “1) rate is 1.27 per 1,000 women in Ukraine. Sacramento, Calif. because government enablers promote Is America a gift or a threat to the rest of humanity? 2) Do American values count as their functional illiteracy. nobler – or more dysfuntional – than, say, As a still-practicing educator for over European values? 3) Should the United 50 years, I feel partially responsible. I once States continue to lead the world, or would ACTION ITEM: favored cultural pluralism because I hoped the planet benefit from swaggering it would lead to greater recognition for Americans learning from more civilized Holodomor memorial in D.C. Ukrainians. It did. But not for long. As an societies of Europe and elsewhere?” inner-city teacher I also favored multicul- If you stand with me, you are surely Some of you may have seen an regarding the project was made not by turalism because I believed that blacks aware of still another threat to the United e-mail from the Embassy of Ukraine the Embassy or Ministry of Foreign would be inspired by the heroism of their States that progressives tend to ignore: rad- referring to an article that appeared in Affairs of Ukraine. ancestral heritage in America. I was Ukrinform, the official state news I personally think that the more ical Islam. The generation fighting in wrong. As the late progressive historian Afghanistan and Iraq understands what’s at agency of Ukraine. The article, which feedback like yours we can collect, the Arthur Schlesinger Jr. wrote in his 1991 was written one month ago, is an inter- better chances are that the decision will stake. But what about the next generation, book, “The Disuniting of America: those children living today who don’t view with one of the designers of the be changed. Reflections on Multiculturalism,” “Self- future Holodomor monument in Best regards, appreciate how exceptional their nation is? esteem is not the product of ethnic role Washington, and reads like a fait Olena Kulyk Who will inform them about those who models, racial pride, or fantasies of a glori- accompi regarding the design selection. came before them? Who will make them ous past, but from personal achievement.” If you haven’t seen this article, please * * * aware that they are safe and well today Jesse Jackson constantly promotes black follow this link: http://www.ukrinform. The Ukrainian American community because of the sacrifices of those who pro- culture. What is “black culture?” No stu- ua/ukr/order/?id=989289. cannot sit quietly while someone in the tected our nation in years past? If their dent, black or white, has ever been able to We should all be outraged and disap- Yanukovych government decides the patriotism is weak, will they be willing and give me a coherent answer, despite years pointed. How can this design possibly fate of this memorial in the U.S. capi- able to stand up for the greatest country on of “multicultural education.” In his book, represent the horrific act of Genocide tal. This deserves our community’s earth? One can only hope. “Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black committed against the Ukrainian nation immediate attention and action. As Ms. America,” linguistic professor John H. in 1932-1933? Kulyk states, we must let our voices be After questioning the design and heard. McWorther argues that certain black Correction spokesmen “are comfortable portraying project, Andriy Futey, UCCA executive Therefore, the UCCA urgently Leo Iwaskiw, editor of America, called their own people as the weakest, least vice-president, received the following requests the community to respond to attention to errors in my last column resilient human beings in the history of the response from the Embassy of Ukraine. this article by sending an e-mail to the (March 20). Pope John Paul II beatified species.” Embassy of Ukraine in Washington 28 martyrs, not 30. The reconciliation of * * * Multiculturalists argue that all cultures [[email protected]], expressing Ukrainian prelates with Rome was rati- Dear Mr. Futey: are equal. Nonsense. Taliban culture, or your displeasure with this design. fied in 1596, not 1595. Mea culpa. Thank you for your honest opinion. ghetto culture are hardly the same as Ambassador [Olexander] Motsyk is – Submitted by the Ukrainian Western culture. aware of the situation. The decision Congress Committee of America, April 7. Is diversity dead? I’m afraid not. In their Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is March 30 issue, the editors of USA Today [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16

NEWS AND VIEWS Ukraine’s Consulate meets with Ukrainian students in Chicago

the first week of the fall semester my U.S. college administration had orga- nized a meeting of foreign students with consuls from different countries, includ- ing Ukraine. We felt that someone respects us, we felt important.” Indeed, emotional support for students abroad is very important. Meeting with the consul and active members of the Ukrainian diaspora and getting to know other students of Ukrainian origin is something that may help a student to not disappear into the “melting pot.” Beyond that, as Mr. Kocherha noted, an official meeting of the Consulate with students will strenghten the image of Ukraine in Chicago. Ms. Farion men- tioned that, with the support of the Chicago Sister Cities program, the recep- tion can be organized at the top floor of the Chicago Cultural Center building, which is located in the heart of city downtown. The main question remains: How can Ukrainian students in Chicago be identi- fied? How can everyone be invited to the reception? As a starting point, it was decided to contact the international offices of the biggest universities in the Chicago area. Ukraine’s Consul General in Chicago Kostyantyn Kudryk (fifth from left) with students from Ukraine who are studying in General Consul Kudryk promised to send the United States. official letters to Chicago-area universi- ties with a request to notify Ukrainian by Daria Kaleniuk base of Ukrainian graduates at American The key idea negotiated at the meeting students at their campuses that the universities, though a lot of complaints was to establish a tradition of annual Consulate would like to invite them for a CHICAGO – How many Ukrainian are heard regarding the lack of highly- receptions greeting Ukrainian students in reception. students are studying in the United qualified professionals among govern- Chicago by the Consulate General of “In such a way, we will not only show States? Unfortunately, no one can give ment officials. Ukraine. The diplomatic corps of devel- the recognition of Ukrainian youth, but the correct answer to what seems like a On Friday, March 18, a group of oped countries frequently use such mech- we will remind Chicago universities relatively easy question. Ukrainian students had a meeting with anisms for supporting their youths about Ukraine. The majority of Ukrainian youth find different ways to Konstantyn Kudryk, the consul general abroad. Americans don’t have a clue about our get education in America: some directly of Ukraine in Chicago, making an “While we were still in Ukraine, hav- country,” stated Mr. Kocherha, support- contact U.S. universities from Ukraine, important first step towards solving the ing just received Fulbright scholarships, ing the Consulate’s initiative. some are lucky to win a scholarship with- problem. Two members of the Ukrainian the U.S. ambassador attended a meeting If the pilot reception in Chicago is suc- in the Fulbright, Muskie or USA/USA American community, Marta Farion, with us and personally greeted every stu- cessful, the experience might be spread to programs, and there is a big group who president of the Kyiv-Mohyla dent. It was an honor for me,” noted Ukrainian Consulates in other states. work hard at jobs to earn funds to cover Foundation of America, and Mykola Maksym Plakhotnyuk, a Fulbright schol- The Friday evening conversation high tution fees. Kocherha, president of the Petliura arship winner and Ph.D. student at the between Ukrainian students and diplo- Unlike China, Ukraine doesn’t support Fund, joined the discussion about possi- University of Illinois in Chicago. mats ended with a tour of the cozy build- the education of talented youth abroad, ble cooperation between Ukrainian stu- Iryna Vyshynska, a recent graduate of ing of the Consulate conducted by Consul moreover, it doesn’t maintain the data- dents and the Consulate General. Chicago-Kent College of Law, added, “In General Kudryk.

More Ukrainians Hetman Ivan Mazepa’s church traveling to EU Ukrinform by Archdeacon Ihor Mahlay European Baroque style. It was the last remaining domes, walls and foundations KYIV – The European Union and Michael Heretz church funded by Hetman Ivan Mazepa, of this historic church. The architect the unrivaled builder of Ukrainian himself will be in charge of the planned, noted an increase in the number of During the Soviets’ persecution of churches. It was the home of the future rebuilding of the shrine. national and Schengen visas issued religion, Ukraine lost many uniquely renowned icon, the Dihtiarivka Mother The first association to come to the to Ukrainians in 2010, the EU’s del- valuable churches. Unfortunately, even of God, for which Hetman Mazepa pro- rescue was the Oleh Olzhych Research egation to Ukraine announced on today, in independent Ukraine, a reli- vided the gold-plated silver garments. Foundation in Kyiv. It provided the March 4. According to preliminary reports, gious structure of historical importance This rather uncommon church, and funds required to build a temporary, in 2010 Ukrainians were granted may be allowed to die. the village of Dihtiarivka, are closely wooden roof for the entire structure – an more than 1 million visas, over a Architect Serhiy Yurchenko, director tied to the momentous events of the emergency measure, which already has third of them for free. Meanwhile, of the Institute of Architectural History Mazepa period. In 1708 the troops of been completed. Further restoration of only 3 percent of Ukrainians who in Kyiv (a part of the Society for the Sweden’s King Charles XII established the church including the brick recon- applied for visas did not receive Protection of Historical and Cultural their main encampment not far from the struction of the domes and the roof, will them. Monuments), who has been doing village, on the banks of the Desna begin in April, provided the funds need- On November 22, 2010, Ukraine research on the remnants of the city of River. It was there that Hetman Mazepa ed for the work are available. and the EU had agreed on a plan of Baturyn, has informed our community and his Kozak forces joined them. It St. Andrew’s Society is joining this action under which Ukraine would about the critical condition – bordering was also the place, where the articles of campaign and is appealing to its mem- implement the introduction of visa- on complete destruction – of the Church the military and political alliance bers and all concerned benefactors to be free short-term travel for its citizens. of St. Mary the Protectress. It is located between Sweden and Ukraine were for- generous, and thus help to save one of After the 14th Ukraine-EU summit in the village of Dihtiarivka, in the mulated. the cherished relics of the Mazepa era. held in November in Brussels, both Chernihiv region. According to eyewitness accounts, Tax-deductible contributions may be sides expressed hope that negotia- During the Soviet era, this church Hetman Mazepa had repeatedly visited sent to: St. Andrew’s Society Inc. tions on an Association Agreement had been closed and even partially the Dihtiarivka shrine and prayed before (memo: Mazepa’s church), 1023 and the creation of a free trade area destroyed in 1960-1961. Now it is the miraculous icon of the Mother of Yorkshire Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. would be completed in 2011. standing practically without a roof, with God. For additional information about the Ukraine is ready to implement the shattered walls. Of the original five This explains why Mr. Yurchenko has project, readers may call Dr. Volodymyr plan to introduce visa-free travel domes, only two remain – but without been appealing to all people of goodwill Mezentsev in Toronto at 416-766-1408 with EU countries in the first half of the cupolas. and especially to Ukrainian civic and or contact Mr. Yurchenko in Kyiv at 2011, Ukraine’s President Viktor The St. Mary the Protectress Church charitable organizations in the U.S. and 095-877-3508 or via e-mail at ilche@ Yanukovych said last December. was built in 1708 in the Western Canada, urging them to help save the meta.ua. No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 9

Photo exhibit ‘Inside Chornobyl’ marks disaster’s 25th anniversary NEW YORK – The 25th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster is being commemorated at The Ukrainian Museum in New York, in collaboration with the Children of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund, with a provocative exhibition of photographs that chronicle the aftermath of the explosion and explore the lives of the people directly affected by the catastrophe. Produced by photographer Michael Forster Rothbart, the exhibition, titled sim- ply “Inside Chornobyl,” opens to the pub- lic on April 17 at 2 p.m. The exhibit con- tinues through May 8. The explosion on April 26, 1986, at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine – just 60 miles from the capital, Kyiv – resulted in a partial meltdown of the core of one of the plant’s reactors, sending radi- ation and political shockwaves across Europe. A plume of radioactive fallout con- taminated a huge area surrounding the reactor and drifted across parts of the west- ern Soviet Union and nearly all of Europe. After the accident, nearby towns and vil- lages were evacuated and later abandoned. Some 350,000 people lost their homes. In the subsequent clean-up, 850,000 workers were exposed to radiation. As the Chornobyl catastrophe faded from the headlines, it also faded from most people’s thoughts. What remained In one of the photos by Michael Forster Rothbart that is part of the exhibit “Inside Chornobyl,” workers check their hands was the popular image of Chornobyl as a and feet for radioactive contamination one last time at the end of the day, before boarding the train home. wasteland – forsaken, inaccessible and dangerous. And yet, as ‘Inside Chornobyl’ them in order to gain access to events and His new book of Chornobyl photographs years ago. Together, the CCRDF and the clearly captures, life continues in the radi- people with an insider’s perspective. is being released in Ukraine this month. National Chornobyl Museum have dedi- For many of those interviewed, losing cated the book to all the men, women and ation-affected areas a generation later. Six “Chornobyl Angel” project million people still live in the contaminat- their homes was as traumatic as the acci- children around the world who have been ed region, an area of Ukraine, Belarus and dent itself. The evacuees were affected In conjunction with the exhibition affected by nuclear disasters. Russia covering 56,700 square miles physically, economically, socially – and “Inside Chornobyl,” The Ukrainian “Chornobyl Angel” will be launched (about the size of New York state). More psychologically. “I heard compelling sto- Museum and the Children of Chornobyl during the opening of the two exhibitions than 3,800 employees continue to work at ries about problems with alcoholism, men- Relief and Development Fund (CCRDF) at The Ukrainian Museum on April 17. the Chornobyl plant today. tal illness, unemployment and crime,” he are presenting “The Chornobyl Angel The Children of Chornobyl Relief and “Inside Chornobyl” includes photo- said. “Some overcame these difficulties, Project: A Children’s Book Illustrated by Development Fund (CCRDF) is an inter- graphs taken by Mr. Rothbart, an while others surrendered to them” Children.” national non-profit organization working American photojournalist additional pho- About the photographers Written for children and illustrated by to save the lives of children across tographs by Alexander Kupny, a Ukrainian children, “Chornobyl Angel” resulted Ukraine through developed life-saving photographer and instructor at the Mr. Rothbart’s projects explore the from an initiative by Anna Korolevska, the medical programs. CCRDF’s primary Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Training human impact of environmental change. director of the National Chornobyl objective is to strengthen the Women’s Center, descriptive text and excerpts from Thanks to a Fulbright Fellowship, he spent Museum in Kyiv, who invited students at and Children’s Health Initiative Programs interviews that Mr. Rothbart conducted two years in Chornobyl, photographing local art schools to illustrate paragraphs of in the fields of neonatology, perinatology, with 82 survivors of the disaster – all doc- and interviewing Chornobyl evacuees and text from the book. Of the 81 watercolors infant cardiac surgery and pediatric oncol- umenting the effects of the Chornobyl clean-up workers. After years in Ukraine, submitted, 24 were chosen for publication. ogy. CCRDF also works to improve the catastrophe on the surrounding communi- Kazakhstan (with the Associated Press) The Lesia Ukrainka School of Ukrainian quality of life of orphans with disabilities ties. This exhibition and Mr. Rothbart’s and India, Mr. Rothbart now lives in upstate Studies in Whippany, N.J., also took part in Ukraine through nutritional, rehabilita- parallel exhibition,”After Chornobyl,” will New York, where he continues to work on in the project. tion, and educational programs. travel this spring to Chicago, Philadelphia educational and documentary projects, Visitors to the “Chornobyl Angel” proj- and Madison, Wis. including “Fracking Pennsylvania,” which ect will have a chance to see, first-hand, * * * Mr. Rothbart’s goal was to convey the will explore the effects of natural gas drill- 10 of these impressive illustrations. They The Ukrainian Museum is located at complex story of the Chornobyl survivors ing on rural communities. are on loan from the National Chornobyl 222 E. Sixth St. (between Second and who not only stayed, but adapted and sur- Mr. Kupny worked for many years for Museum and will be shown together with Third svenues), New York, NY 10003; vived. “There is suffering,” he says, “but the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, most photographs from the Chornobyl telephone, 212-228-0110; e-mail, info@ also joy and beauty, endurance and hope.” recently as an instructor at its Training Museum’s archives. ukrainianmuseum.org; website, www. For two years, he followed the daily lives Center in Slavutych. Now retired, he is The CCRDF is publishing “Chornobyl ukrainianmuseum.org. Museum hours are: of five families who work at the working on a project photographing vil- Angel” as a tribute to, and reminder of, the Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m.– Chornobyl plant, living side-by-side with lages in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. victims of the Chornobyl catastrophe 25 5p.m.

UNICEF aids Rivne Philadelphia community to commemorate Ukrinform KYIV – Medical, social, educational 25th anniversary of Chornobyl nuclear disaster and psychological services for young people in the Sarny and Rokytne districts by Andrea Zharovsky for additional information.) victims of the earthquake and tsunami in of the Rivne Oblast of western Ukraine Organized by the Philadelphia Japan. After the program, Metropolitan- have been launched by specialists at two JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The Ukrainian Ukrainian Community Committee, an Archbishop Stefan Soroka will be hosting community of the Greater Philadelphia family centers, it was reported on April umbrella committee of community orga- refreshments in the church hall. 1. These institutions have been created area, in solidarity with and support from nizations and cultural institutions in the the local Japanese community, will be * * * with funding from UNICEF under the Philadelphia area, this event is planned to auspices of a project promoting the commemorating the 25th anniversary of mark the solemn milestone of a horrific The Ukrainian Educational and the Chornobyl nuclear catastrophe on Cultural Center, founded in 1980, is a health of children living in areas affect- human and ecological tragedy, honor ed by the Chornobyl nuclear accident. Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the those who perished in the catastrophe in non-profit organization whose objective Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the is to preserve and promote awareness of According to UNICEF’s representa- Chornobyl and those who suffered and tive in Ukraine, Yukie Moku, the region Immaculate Conception located at 830 N. Ukrainian heritage throughout the continue to suffer the repercussions from fully executes programs financed by this Franklin St., Philadelphia PA 19123. Philadelphia community. The UECC is this disaster, and lend support and aid to international organization to improve Buses are being organized and will located at 700 Cedar Road in Jenkintown, the people of Japan in their time of crisis. the level of medical services. Among the be leaving from the Ukrainian All proceeds raised during the com- PA 19046 and can be reached at 215-663- objects of support there is a perinatal Educational and Cultural Center. memorative concert featuring Ukrainian 1166 or by e-mail at contact@ueccphila. center, which received medical equip- (Readers may call the UECC Office at choirs and a performance by the Japanese org. Visit us on the web at www.ueccphi- ment valued at nearly 500,000 hrv. 215-663-1166 to reserve a free seat and American community are designated for la.org. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16

Investigations, or OSI, which was in AP reports FBI... charge of the overall Demjanjuk probe,” UCC calls on minister to the AP reported. (Continued from page 1) The AP discovered the FBI report at the National Archives in College Park, clarify position on CMHR Ulrich Busch, Mr. Demjanjuk’s attor- Md., among case files that were declas- ney in Germany, said the FBI report sified after Mr. Demjanjuk was deported WINNIPEG, Manitoba – In an article Mr. Grod underscored: “The UCC’s cited by the AP is “completely new” and from the U.S. in May 2009 to face trial by Dan Lett in the April 11 issue of the position continues to be that the was not among the 100,000 pages of in Germany. The news agency explained Winnipeg Free Press, Federal Minister of Holodomor deserves a permanent and U.S. documents related to the case that that the report had not previously been Canadian Heritage James Moore stated prominent gallery in the museum. We were received by German investigators. seen by Mr. Demjanjuk’s attorneys in that, based on conversations with muse- have never opposed and in fact have been The day after the AP story hit the the U.S., Israel or Germany and noted: um’s management and board, the supportive of a gallery for the Holocaust. wires, Dr. Busch asked the Munich “It is unclear whether prosecutors in the Holodomor and Canada’s first national Both represent the most egregious human court to suspend his client’s trial, saying U.S. and Israel knew about it.” internment operations will not be perma- rights tragedies and have significant and he needed more time to investigate nently included in the Canadian Museum unique pedagogical value through which whether more such material could be The story went on to quote Neal Sher, of Human Rights (CMHR). to view human rights around the world.” found at the National Archives in the director from 1983 to 1994 of the Minister Moore is quoted as saying, “We urge all Canadians to find out Maryland, where the AP found the FBI Office of Special Investigations, the “There will be no permanent exhibits. where the candidates in their riding stand field report. U.S. Nazi-hunting agency, as saying the That was very clear from Stuart Murray on this important issue and to exercise The judges did not immediately rule FBI field report was “replete with and the board.” their right to vote accordingly,” he added. on the defense attorney’s request. errors.” He also told the AP “great care “The government and the museum’s was taken to authenticate any docu- * * * As reported by the AP, the Demjanjuk management have to come clean with ments” and said that not a single one In related news, as of March 25, an defense in all three countries where his Canadians about the content of this muse- was found to be forged. additional 10 Liberal MPs added their case has been tried has claimed that the um before the May 2, 2011, federal elec- Trawniki ID card and other pieces of The AP also spoke with Russell Ezolt, tion,” stated UCC National President names to “The Statement of Liberal the top lawyer for the U.S. Immigration Members of Parliament on the Canadian evidence are Soviet forgeries. Paul Grod. “The museum’s board, man- “However, the FBI report provides the and Naturalization Service in Cleveland agement and the government have repeat- Museum for Human Rights” calling for at the time of Mr. Demjanjuk’s denatural- the establishment of a permanent gallery first known confirmation that American edly given vague assurances that the investigators had similar doubts,” the ization trial, who said the report could Holodomor and Canada’s first national on the Holodomor in the CMHR. have influenced the outcome of the trial. This brings the total number of Liberal AP story noted. internment operations will be included in The story quoted the 1985 report of “I never saw that,” he said in a telephone members of Parliament that have publicly some permanent fashion. Now the the FBI’s Cleveland field office, which interview. “This was the key bit to the called for a permanent exhibit to 40 – a Minister is vacillating and Canadians notes: “Justice is ill-served in the prose- trial. ... If you take away his ID card as a majority of the Liberal Caucus. deserve to know the truth about this cution of an American citizen on evi- guard, what’s left?” The 10 new signatories are (in alpha- before election day.” dence which is not only normally inad- The German trial of Mr. Demjanjuk, The article in the Winnipeg Free Press betical order): Scott Andrews (Avalon, missible in a court of law, but based on who turned 91 on April 3, is now nearing article states: “It has been well reported Newfoundland and Labrador), Ujjal evidence and allegations quite likely its conclusion. With the evidentiary that there will be 12 ‘zones’ in the muse- Dosanjh (Vancouver South, British fabricated by the KGB.” That report, the phase having been completed on March um. Each zone has a broad subject area; Columbia), Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke AP explained, came four years after the 17, closing arguments began the follow- taken together, the zones mark a journey North, Ontario), Lawrence MacAulay Soviets showed U.S. investigators the ing week. A verdict is expected in May. through the world of human rights. (Cardigan, Prince Edward Island), Trawniki card. Prosecutors are seeking a six-year jail Although specific content will always be Alexandra Mendes (Brossard-La Prairie, “The FBI agents argued that the term for Mr. Demjanjuk on charges that changing, one zone will focus on the Quebec), Glen Pearson (London North Soviets had an interest in faking the he was an accessory to the murder of struggle of aboriginal people in Canada, Center, Ontario), Marcel Proulx (Hull- documents as part of a campaign to 28,060 prisoners. and one will look at the Holocaust and its Aylmer, Quebec), Yasmin Ratansi (Don smear anti-communist émigrés. Those The trial in Munich began on role in forging international human rights Valley East, Ontario), Pablo Rodriguez conclusions contradict the findings of November 30, 2009. Most observers law. These have been described in vari- (Honoré-Mercier, Quebec) and Paul another branch of the Department of have said they expect this will be the ous forums as ‘permanent’ galleries.” Szabo (Mississauga South, Ontario). Justice, the Office of Special last major Nazi war crimes trial. No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 11

Toronto community pays tribute to benefactor Dr. Maria Fischer-Slysh by Uliana M. Pasicznyk TORONTO – On Sunday, March 27, the Canadian Ukrainian Art Foundation Gallery in Toronto was filled to capacity as some 140 members of the Ukrainian communi- ty gathered to pay tribute to Dr. Maria Fischer-Slysh, spon- sor of the Hrushevsky Translation Project’s publication of Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s “History of Ukraine-Rus’,” at the launch of the newest volume. The occasion was also a tribute from Toronto’s Ukrainian community to Dr. Fischer-Slysh, a retired pedia- trician whose philanthropy over many years has benefited scores of educational, religious, cultural and social initia- tives in Ukraine and Canada. The event was organized by the Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical Research, the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies and CIUS Press, together with the Shevchenko Scientific Society (NTSh) of Canada. Welcoming the audience was Dr. Frank E. Sysyn, head of the Peter Jacyk Center and editor-in-chief of the Hrushevsky Translation Project, who also conducted the program. The Rev. Michael Loza of St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, Oakville, gave a prayer of benediction and read a letter of tribute from the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, where a dona- tion from Dr. Fischer-Slysh – the largest ever received by the university – has established two professorships and scholarships for students. The Rev. Gudziak emphasized Dr. Fischer-Slysh’s commitment to fostering the religious and secular education of Ukraine’s youth, as well as the benefits that her donation will bring Ukrainian society. He characterized Dr. Fischer-Slysh as a wonderful example of Dr. Maria Fischer-Slysh (seated) and staff of the Hrushevsky Translation Project (from left): Tania Plawuszczak-Stech, spirituality, generosity and commitment to community for Uliana M. Pasicznyk, Marta Daria Olynyk, Dr. Frank E. Sysyn, Dr. Marko R. Stech and Oksana Zolkewych. his university’s students. Prof. Ivan Myhul, rector of the Ukrainian Free nieces and nephews, later often followed by queries director of the Jacyk Center, Dr. Sysyn spoke of the donors University, sent thanks to Dr. Fischer-Slysh for her gener- about their content. She expressed thanks to Dr. Fischer- who have made the Hrushevsky Translation Project possi- osity to his university, located in Munich, a city that held Slysh for her care and concern over many years from the ble, beginning with the center’s founding benefactor, the many memories for Dr. Fischer-Slysh and her late hus- 11 younger members of the honoree’s large extended late Peter Jacyk. He noted a gift from the estate of Edward band, Dr. Rudolf Fischer. family, of whom five were in attendance, including Brodacky of Great Britain that has supported publication of Greetings were also extended by other organizations Marta Samotulka, Stephanie Simmons, Michelle the new volume. Dr. Sysyn then described the specialized benefiting from Dr. Fischer-Slysh’s generosity: Canadian Crawford and Evhen Hrycak. editorial expertise that goes into the preparation of each Foundation of Ukrainian Studies, President Olya Dr. Fischer-Slysh’s contributions to Ukraine were volume of the history, for which scholars of particular peri- Kuplowska, the Baturyn restoration project in Ukraine, recalled by Margareta Shpir, president of Canadian ods serve as consulting editors. Turning specifically to the headed by Dr. Volodymyr Mezentsev (who noted that Dr. Friends of Ukraine, who noted in particular the philan- new Volume 9, Book 2, Part 2, he noted the contribution of Fischer-Slysh herself visited the site, near Chernihiv, which thropist’s support for the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary translator Ms. Olynyk; the editorial and bibliographic work was once the capital of Hetman Ivan Mazepa); and Prof. Library, donations toward literary contests and publica- of the volume’s consulting editor, Kyiv historian Yaroslav Peter Potichnyj on behalf of the publication Litopys UPA. tions promoting the Ukrainian language among youth in Fedoruk, who also wrote the introduction on diplomatic Dr. Daria Darewych, president of NTSh in Canada, Crimea, and gifts toward the establishment and expan- relations; the compilation of the volume’s bibliography by announced the awarding of the organization’s honorary sion of public libraries in eastern and southern Ukraine. Andrii Grechylo of the Lviv Institute of Archeography; and membership to Dr. Fischer-Slysh in recognition of her sup- In recognition of these contributions, Dr. Fischer- the extensive work of the volume’s managing editor, port of Ukrainian scholarship. Slysh was presented with a commemorative photo taken Myroslav Yurkevich. Nadia Jacyk, president of the Petro Jacyk Educational during one of the frequent trips she personally took to Dr. Sysyn also spoke of this volume’s special histori- Foundation, paid tribute to Dr. Fischer-Slysh for her Ukraine to promote these and other educational and cal importance. Whereas Russian historiography pres- donations to the Hrushevsky Translation Project and community projects. ents the Treaty of Pereiaslav of 1654 as the culmination spoke of the project’s achievements. Ms. Jacyk noted Dr. Luba Komar, president of the Toronto chapter of of Bohdan Khmelnytsky’s foreign policy, the new vol- that the honoree is a distinguished member of the the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, ume, building on Volume 9, Book 2, Part 1, presents in League of Ukrainian Philanthropists, as was her late addressed Dr. Fischer-Slysh from the medical communi- detail the hetman’s continued and sophisticated diplo- father, whose vision and generosity initiated the Jacyk ty, recognizing her long and successful career in the matic efforts to secure Ukrainian statehood and indepen- Center and Hrushevsky project. field of pediatric medicine and noting her distinguished dence through negotiations with other foreign powers. Dr. Fischer-Slysh’s niece Dr. Olga (Oka) Hrycak of service to their professional association. As a fellow These negotiations are of particular interest to scholars Barnard College in New York, spoke of her aunt from a senior member of Plast, she also spoke of Dr. Fischer- of diplomatic history of the time, especially Swedish personal perspective, relating warm childhood memories Slysh’s many years of involvement and service to the historians, for whom the appearance of the English edi- that included the many books her aunt presented to her Ukrainian scouting organization. tion facilitates work on the period. The program then focused on the Hrushevsky Dr. Sysyn expressed great thanks to Dr. Maria Fischer- Translation Project and its new volume. Translator Slysh for her generous gifts to the Hrushevsky Translation Marta Daria Olynyk of Montreal spoke of her work on Project. He noted that Volume 9, Book 2, Part 2, dedicated the new publication. She noted the impact Mykhailo to the memory of Dr. Fischer-Slysh’s parents, Dr. Adolf Hrushevsky’s “History of Ukraine-Rus’ ” had in scholar- and Olha Slyz, is the first of two Hrushevsky volumes ly circles when it was first published and the need for whose preparation she is sponsoring. Together with mem- scholars worldwide today to have ready access to his bers of the editorial staff, Dr. Sysyn presented Dr. Fischer- work, something the English-language edition ensures. Slysh with a copy of the new publication. She stressed the particular importance of the history’s Volodymyr Slyz of New York, brother of Dr. Fischer- new volume, “The Cossack Age, 1654-1657,” Volume 9, Slysh, concluded the program by expressing congratula- Book 2, Part 2. The fact that Hrushevsky managed to tions to his sister for her many accomplishments and produce this volume in 1931, a time when Stalinist good deeds, and thanking the program’s organizers, par- repression of Ukrainian intellectuals and culture was ticipants, and audience. escalating, reflects the scholar’s personal victory in During the program guests enjoyed a musical inter- refusing to allow an atmosphere of fear to undermine lude arranged by Oksana Zolkewych, also a member of continuation of his work, noted Mr. Olynyk. Dr. Fischer-Slysh’s family, as Adriana Tuz and Olenka Dr. Marko Robert Stech, managing director of CIUS Hrynkiw, students of Toronto musician Vera Zelinska, Press and program manager of the Hrushevsky Translation performed a vocal duet of three Ukrainian songs, accom- Project, (HTP) spoke of the technical preparation and pro- panied by their playing of banduras. duction of each volume of the history and noted the work During the reception that followed the program, many of HTP staff members, including Uliana M. Pasicznyk and guests also viewed the paintings and sculpture of local art- Tania Plawuszczak-Stech. He pointed to the very positive ist Barbara Hart that were on display at the gallery. scholarly reviews received by the volumes published to The new volume of the “History of Ukraine Rus’, ” as date, and he stressed the importance of placing the series in well as the series as a whole and other CIUS publications, libraries, academic centers and universities through spon- is available from: CIUS Press, 430 Pembina Hall, sor support at a time when acquisitions by these institutions University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H8 suffer from severe budget cuts. Canada; telephone, 780-492-2972; fax, 780-492-4967; Dr. Maria Fischer-Slysh As editor-in-chief of the “History of Ukraine-Rus’” and e-mail, [email protected]. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16

darkness brought on by sin and ignorance love for our Church and people. May Today we rejoice... – neither of which is will of God, the God grant them both many blessed years! ‘Feast of Feasts’... Giver of Light. (Continued from page 6) The Resurrection of Our Lord and (Continued from page 6) So then, as we celebrate the glorious Savior Lord Jesus Christ has brought a Feast of the Resurrection, let us go in overcome darkness with artificial light- new and glorious light to the world. political and civil unrest. Humanity contin- search of the Lord at the break of dawn ing. But for those who have ever been Today we rejoice because “…the dark- ues to search for life, harmony and peace, and await, along with the Myrrh-Bearing caught at night without electricity, or ness is passing away and the true light is often at the expense of human life. As more so, for those who lack full use of Women, the coming of the true Light. already shining” (1 Jn. 2:8). Christ has Christians, we are called to prayer and Having heard the proclamation in the lit- their eyesight – darkness can mean uncer- lifted us from the shadows of the tomb to action during these events. Our prayer and urgy that Christ has risen from the dead, tainty, danger, fear and even death. the brightness of eternal life. action is to seek the will of God made let us go and announce this good news to There continues to be much darkness May God grant to you and your loved manifest in Jesus Christ through the Holy all. Let us endeavor to eliminate the in our world today, a darkness which is ones, and to our brothers and sisters in Spirit. We urge that our clergy and all faith- far more intimidating than the natural causes of darkness in this world and ful Christians of good will: continue to find within ourselves. And let us always strive our beloved Ukraine and scattered darkness of a moonless night. There is, throughout the world, good health, joy, within yourselves the image of Christ and for example, the darkness of poverty and to enlighten our families our friends, and reflect it to each other, your communities, peace and contentment as we celebrate loneliness. There is the darkness of loss the strangers around us with the joy of the world, for by this we will build His of employment and lack of suitable hous- the Risen Lord! this great Feast. A blessed Pascha to all! one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. ing. There is the darkness of addiction to This year in a very special way we also Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Then the Paschal Joy we feel will truly find extend Paschal greetings for the first time drugs, alcohol, gambling and other such † Stefan Soroka its ultimate expression. St. Melito of Sardis to the newly elected head and father of dependencies. There is the darkness of Metropolitan-Archbishop of Philadelphia (c +190) says in his Paschal text, “It is I,” illness and the lack of adequate health our Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, says the Christ. “So come all families of care. There is the darkness of war and His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, who † Richard Seminack people, adulterated with sin, and receive violence. There is the darkness endured was chosen to be the successor to His Eparch of St. Nicholas in Chicago forgiveness of sins. For I am your freedom. by those who have had their lives turned Beatitude Lubomyr Husar during the I am the Passover of salvation, I am the upside down by natural disasters, such as recent Bishops’ Synod in Ukraine. We † Paul Chomnycky, OSBM (author) lamb slaughtered for you, I am your ran- those we have witnessed recently in New pray that God strengthen, enlighten and Eparch of Stamford som, I am your life, I am your light, I am Zealand and Japan. guide him in the days and years ahead. † John Bura your salvation, I am your resurrection, I am your King.” Most of all there is the darkness expe- And at the same time we express our Apostolic Administrator rienced by those who either reject Jesus prayerful gratitude to His Beatitude All this begins with our continual self- of St. Josaphat in Parma and His Gospel, or have never had the Lubomyr for the years of wise and father- emptying to allow the life of the Holy opportunity to know Jesus. This is the ly leadership and for his undying spirit of Resurrection, 2011 Spirit to permeate all aspects of our lives. We will then, and only then, find the true expression of life, hope, freedom and sal- vation. It is not to be found in the philoso- phies of the world or to be found in sinful humanity. It is only found in our commu- nion with The Christ! “This is the alpha and omega, this is the beginning and the end, the ineffable beginning and the incomprehensible end. This is the Christ, this is the King, this is Jesus, this is the Commander, this is the Lord, this is He who rose from the dead, this is He who sits at the right hand of the Father, He bears the Father and is borne by Him. To Him be the glory and the might forever. Amen.” On the occasion of the Glorious Resurrection we, your hierarchs greet you, those in the diaspora and our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and entreat for you God’s blessing for a new life united in faith, hope and love in the Risen Sun of Righteousness, who raises us up today to a glorious, never-ending tomorrow. “I shall raise you up by my right hand, I will lead you to the heights of heaven, there I shall show you the everlasting father” (St. Melito of Sardis). Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Pascha 2011 † Constantine Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. and the Diaspora † Yurij Metropolitan – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada † John Metropolitan-Emeritus – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada † Antony Archbishop – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. † Ioan Archbishop – Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the Diaspora † Jeremiah Archbishop – South American Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church † Ilarion Bishop – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada † Andriy Bishop – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada † Daniel Bishop – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 13

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE St. Vladimir Cathedral hosts Ukrainian center in Jenkintown Sunday of Orthodoxy service obtains emergency defi brillator

PARMA, Ohio – St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral was the site of the Andrea Zharovsky Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers on March 13. This service, held on the first Sunday of Great Lent, is sponsored annually by the Council of Orthodox Clergy of Greater At the presentation of a defibrillator by the Pennsylvania branch of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America to the Ukrainian Educational Cleveland and represents over 20 parishes, one of which is selected annually and Cultural Center (from left) are: Dr. Markian Shust, Dr. Ihor Zalipsky (secre- to serve as host. This year’s guest homilist was His Grace Bishop Daniel of the tary, Pennsylvania UMANA), Mark Tarnawsky (executive director, UECC), Dr. Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. Twenty priests Ihor Fedoriw (president, Pennsylvania UMANA) and Dr. Orest Hawryluk (trea- served and the responses were beautifully sung by a 40-voice choir. Over 400 surer, Pennsylvania UMANA). faithful attended the service and the reception that followed, in the parish center. Seen above are participants in the Sunday of Orthodoxy. by Petrusia Sawchak Jim Staling on December 22, 2010, were: Borys Pawluk, president of UECC, JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The Marko Tarnawsky, executive director of Pennsylvania Branch of the Ukrainian UECC, Andrea Zharovsky, Xenia Shevchenko celebrated in New Haven Medical Association of North America Zacharczuk, Myron Soltys, Christine (UMANA) has donated an automated Rynasewycz, Olga Kostiv, Hanna external defibrillator (AED) to the Vashchuk and Nestor Tomalishchak. Ukrainian Educational and Cultural “We are grateful to the Ukrainian Center (UECC) to be used in providing Medical Association for obtaining this emergency medical response for individ- life-saving device for the center and uals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. training individuals who can assist those The Defibtech Lifeline AED incorpo- who may be experiencing the first stages rates state-of-the-art digital signal pro- of a heart attack,” said Mr. Pawluk. He cessing techniques and advanced ECG added, “UMANA is holding their bienni- analysis algorithms using advanced al convention in Philadelphia from June biphasis technology. The AED is located 22 to 26, and we hope many members conveniently next to the main office of and guests will visit the UECC during the center and can only be used by those their time here.” who are certified to do so. It is considered The Ukrainian Educational and by many to be as vital as the fire extin- Cultural Center, founded in 1980, is a guisher in saving lives, especially in pub- non-profit organization whose objective lic places like schools, malls and offices. is to preserve and promote awareness of Dr. Ihor Fedoriw, president of Ukrainian heritage throughout the UMANA in Pennsylvania, was instru- Philadelphia community. The UECC is mental in obtaining the AED to the center located at 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, and provided for the training of nine indi- PA 19046; telephone 215-663-1166; viduals who can administer the AED. The e-mail, [email protected]; website, individuals trained in CPR and AED by www.ueccphila.org. NEW HAVEN, Conn. – On Sunday, March 27, the students of the local School of Ukrainian Studies (Ridna Shkola) celebrated the life of Taras Shevchenko with a special program at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church hall. The students recited his beautiful poems and sang songs featuring his poetry set to music. Shevchenko was a great Ukrainian poet and artist of the 19th century (1814-1861). HEY! – Halia O. Lodynsky Get your own subscription! To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, fill out the form below, clip it and mail it to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, Ukrainian exhibit wins award 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. at Southeastern Flower Show Or simply call 973-292-9800, ext. 3042. ATLANTA – The 2011 Southeastern Assisting in the display were Gerri NAME: ______NAME: (please type or print) Flower Show in Atlanta recognized the Hajduk, Alvina Leva and Barbara Ancar. Ukrainian exhibit as the Best in Designer All artifacts were from their personal Showcase. collections and the sound of the bandura ADDRESS: ______Branch 14 of the Ukrainian National filled in the theme of music. 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began blaming their predecessors, the rat- the former prime minister and her law- 0.9 percent of the population. The country NEWSBRIEFS... ing of Ms. Tymoshenko began to grow. yers, the documents will be sent to court. has about 300 Muslim communities. Mr. Kravchuk said he does not believe that As reported earlier, two criminal cases (Ukrinform) (Continued from page 2) Ms. Tymoshenko received any personal were opened against Ms. Tymoshenko – benefit from the violations of law she is on the use of funds received by Ukraine Ukraine to host interfaith forum Eight protests a day in 2010 accused of concerning the Kyoto Protocol under the Kyoto Protocol and the pur- KYIV – An international interfaith con- KYIV – Over 3,600 protests were con- and medical vehicles. “If the investigators chase of vehicles for the needs of rural ference involving leaders of major reli- ducted in Ukraine from October 2009 do not prove a direct involvement by the hospitals. Ms. Tymoshenko was repeated- gious communities will become Kyiv’s through December 2010, on average about prime minister, then the case could be in ly criticized for the terms of gas contracts annual interfaith forum. This decision was eight protests a day, according to sociolog- favor of Yulia Tymoshenko’s prestige,” he signed with Russia in 2009 and for the gas made following the conference “World ical monitoring conducted by the Center said. “And, with an attempt to imprison price formula envisaged in the documents. Religions and the Civil Society United for Society Research under the Ukrainian her based on these two episodes, In mid-March of this year, the Verkhovna against Hatred and Extremism” held in Protest and Coercion Data project with the Tymoshenko will become the leader of Rada formed a temporary commission to Kyiv with leaders of major religious com- assistance of the International Renaissance Ukraine. Reform is always bitter and hard. investigate the circumstances of the sign- munities, experts and politicians. Foundation. The study, whose results were And the worse and more complicated, and ing of gas agreements in 2009 between According to the initiator of the confer- reported on March 29, showed that the it will be so, the more Tymoshenko’s Naftohaz Ukrainy and Gazprom. ence, National Deputy Oleksander peak of protests was reported in October authority will grow. Especially if they try (Ukrinform) Feldman, myriad forums are constantly to imprison her,” Mr. Kravchuk comment- and November 2010, when local elections Kolomoisky elected to lead Europe’s Jews held worldwide, but there is a shortage of were held in Ukraine, followed by the pro- ed. (Ukrinform) activities that could become a platform for tests of small businesses against the adop- KYIV – Ukrainian businessman Igor dialogue among leaders of different reli- Another case opened against Tymoshenko tion of the Tax Code. The numbers of pro- Kolomoisky was elected president for the gions, representatives of secular and reli- testers also grew. Earlier, over 100 people KYIV – The Procurator General’s next five years of the European Jewish gious communities, government and soci- participated in a third of the rallies held, Office of Ukraine has opened another Union (EJU), the creation of which was ety. “Ukraine deserves to be the venue for but in the last three months of 2010 the criminal case against former Prime supported by delegates to the European the annual international interfaith forum percentage of such protests was 53 per- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of Jewish Forum held in Paris. News about on issues of coexistence of different reli- cent. And 21 percent of the protests con- the opposition Batkivschyna Party, First the forum was reported on April 5. gions, religious and secular communities,” ducted from October to December 2010 Deputy Prosecutor General Renat Kuzmin Brussels was named as the venue for the he said, according to March 29 news had more than 1,000 participants, the said at a press conference on April 11. “A next EJU forum. In the near future, reports. The Kyiv conference was attended study shows. Most often, protest actions criminal case was opened against Europe’s first Jewish magazine, to be by religious leaders, scholars and experts were caused by social and economic prob- Tymoshenko for exceeding authority and called Euro-Jews, will be created. The from the United States, Britain, Israel, lems. (Ukrinform) abusing office during the signing of gas Paris forum, which was attended by dele- Russia, Norway, as well as leaders and gates from 28 countries of Europe and representatives of religious communities Kravchuk advice on Tymoshenko contracts with Russia in 2009,” he said. Mr. Kuzmin said that, according to expert many other countries, also announced the and religious confessions of Ukraine. The KYIV – The first president of indepen- estimates, over 1.5 billion hrv in losses winners of three prestigious awards. forum addressed coexistence among dif- dent Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk (1991- had been caused to Ukraine due to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be ferent religions in the modern world and 1994), warned Ukraine’s authorities that illegal actions of the former prime minis- honored for her consistent position of sup- the role of religion in global transforma- the prestige of Batkivschyna leader Yulia ter. “The case will be investigated by the porting Israel, former Prime Minister Jose tions, as well as a wide range of problems Tymoshenko will grow if they continue to main investigation department of the Maria Aznar of Spain for his consistent in countering intolerance and extremism. pressure her. Ukrinform reported the com- Procurator General’s Office. The investi- struggle against delegitimization of the (Ukrinform) ments on April 4, citing Mr. Kravchuk’s gation team also includes representatives Jewish state, and President Viktor Gala Radio owner wins appeal interview with Ukrayinska Pravda. Mr. of the Internal Affairs Ministry and the Yanukovych of Ukraine for his consistent Kravchuk was an attorney of presidential Security Service of Ukraine,” Mr. Kuzmin struggle against the glorification of fas- KYIV – The International Center for candidate Ms. Tymoshenko in the 2010 explained. Charges in this criminal case cism. (Ukrinform) Settlement of Investment Disputes elections. The ex-president said that the against Ms.Tymoshenko have not yet Muslim experts comment on Ukraine (ICSID) issued a ruling on an appeal authority of Ms. Tymoshenko really start- been brought. The first deputy procurator lodged by U.S. citizen Joseph Lemire, the ed to decline after her defeat in the elec- general said that the investigation in other KYIV – Ukraine should become an owner of the Gala Radio station, against tion, “because people believed in the exe- criminal cases opened against Ms. example for other societies of the peaceful Ukraine. According to March 30 news cution by the new power of the pro- Tymoshenko had been completed. After and mutually supportive co-existence of reports, Ukraine must pay the station grammed steps.” But when the authorities the materials of the cases are examined by Muslims and indigenous peoples of mod- $8.718 million (U.S.) as a fine and ern multi-ethnic Europe. This was the con- $750,000 as compensation for the plain- sensus of participants in the International tiff’s expenses for the proceedings. The Scientific Conference “Islam in Europe: conflict between the U.S. investor and CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” held in Ukraine has a long history. After ensuring Kyiv, as reported on March 31. Ukraine is that his radio station took first place in the TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 a multicultural society with a spirit of ranking of the most popular FM radio sta- or e-mail [email protected] mutual respect, kindness and peace, and tions in Kyiv and trying to legally develop representatives of all denominations live the Ukrainian network, Mr. Lemire faced in Ukraine freely and all are equal before illegal, as it seemed to him, opposition SERVICES PROFESSIONALS the law, emphasized Ismail Kadi, the from many government agencies not only chairman of the All-Ukrainian Association in the allocation of radio frequencies, but of Social Organizations. This view was also in conducting ordinary business activ- supported by the imam of the Islamic ities. Considering his rights to have been Center of Kyiv, Sheikh Imad al-Rub, who violated, in September 2006, he appealed pointed to the Ukrainian state as a “model to the ICSID under a bilateral agreement of cultural dialogue and peace among peo- between Ukraine and the United States on ple of different faiths.” Honorary doctors the promotion and reciprocal protection of of the Diplomatic Academy of the foreign investments and the multilateral Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Convention on the Settlement of Hennadii Udovenko and Yuriy Kochubey Investment Disputes Between States and stressed that the Muslims of Ukraine are Nationals of Other States. Mr. Lemire an integral part of society and an impor- claimed that Ukraine had not fulfilled the tant part of the European Muslim commu- requirements of an amicable agreement nity. The first foreign affairs minister of signed in 2000. For six years after signing independent Ukraine, Mr. Udovenko drew the agreement, Gala Radio participated attention to the fact that Ukraine belongs about 200 times in competitions on the to a group of Eastern European countries allocation of additional radio frequencies that have their own native Muslim popula- announced by the National Council on tion, which makes it different from a num- Radio and Television Broadcasting. But ber of European states. Saudi Arabia’s the radio station managed to get only one ambassador to Ukraine, Judiya Z. license, while major competitors received OPPORTUNITIES Alhathal, stressed the need to combat reli- from 38 to 56 licenses each. Gala Radio gious radicalism and extremism. During started broadcasting in Ukraine in the first the conference, public and political fig- half of the 1990s. On April 1 it was report- Earn extra income! ures, Ukrainian and foreign diplomats, and ed that Ukraine’s Justice Ministry is The Ukrainian Weekly is looking representatives of Christian and Islamic searching for grounds to cancel the ruling for advertising sales agents. faiths discussed the problems and pros- by the ICSID. The press service of the For additional information contact Maria pects of European Muslim communities Justice Ministry reported that international Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, The and their integration into modern norms stipulate a 120-day period for the Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. European society. It was stressed that cancellation of the decision of the arbitra- Ukraine has given the Islamic world such tion tribunal, provided that a written appli- prominent thinkers as Ismail Gasprinskiy cation is submitted to the ICSID secretary Run your advertisement here, and Muhammad Asad. According to the general. 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project is 2 million euros. The target NEWSBRIEFS... groups of the project are farmers, nature conservation bodies, local and regional (Continued from page 14) authorities of the project areas and the national government. (Ukrinform) Naturewatch demands zoo’s closure Street to be named after Kaczynski KYIV – Activists from Naturewatch, a British-based animal welfare group, have KYIV – Authorities of the city of called for the 100-year-old Kyiv Zoo to be Khmelnytsky in western Ukraine and closed and its animals sent elsewhere in Poland have decided on the date for Europe, it was reported on March 25. renaming a street in the Ukrainian city as “The Kyiv Zoo will never attain any basic Lech Kaczynski Street. According to the standards, it’s so far removed from any Consul General of Poland in Vinnytsia, JOHN (IVAN) KOSAR “BOSYI” zoo in Europe. The conditions have been Krzysztof Swiderek, the dedication will absolutely horrendous and no matter how take place on May 8. That same day, a Beloved husband, dear father, fond grandfather and best friend many more directors were appointed the memorial plaque dedicated to the passed into eternal rest on March 27, 2011, at the age of 84. situation still remained the same,” said deceased Polish president will be John Ruane of Naturewatch. According to unveiled. The decision on renaming the John Kosar of Schaumburg, IL, was born on September 13, 1926, official statistics, about 250 animals, street was adopted by the Khmelnytsky to Kazymyr and Kateryna Kosar in the village of Pakoshivka in the including an elephant, a camel, a giraffe, a City Council after the tragic death of Mr. Sianik region. Ivan was the dear brother of the late Stashka, Anielka, zebra, and a bison, died at the zoo over Kaczynski in Smolensk, Russia, on April Celia, Lyonia, Marika and Petro. John was also the fond uncle of the last two years. The animals just keep 10, 2010. The initiative was put forward many nieces and nephews in Ukraine, Poland and Canada. dying at the Kyiv Zoo, a place some have by the local residents, most of whom have “Bosyi” was proud to have served in UPA from 1945 to 1948. He likened to an unkempt warehouse for Polish roots. In early May, Khmelnytsky those with fur and feathers. Animal wel- and other cities of the Vinnytsia consular came to America in 1949 and was soon drafted into the U.S. Army, fare groups say dozens, if not hundreds, of district (the Khmelnytsky, Vinnytsia and where he proudly served from 1950 to 1953. Upon his honorable animals have died at the zoo in recent Zhytomyr regions) will mark the discharge in 1953, John returned to Chicago and met Olga Melnyk years due to malnutrition, a lack of medi- International Day of Poles living in differ- while standing outside of Church one Sunday afternoon. They were cal care and mistreatment – and some sus- ent countries of the world. (Ukrinform) married in February of 1954. pect that corruption is at the heart of the John was an active member in the Chicago area Ukrainian com- problem. The director of the Kyiv Zoo, Diana Loboda declared top model Oleksii Tolstoukhov, said that, from munity. He was instrumental in the building of the UAYA (CYM) KYIV – Diana Loboda from October 15, 2010, to March 14 of this Oselia in Baraboo, Wisconsin. John was also an avid fisherman and Dnipropetrovsk has won the Top Model of year, about 50 animals had died at the hunter. the World 2011 contest in Germany. The zoo, including five mammals, 15 birds Ukrainian also got the titles of Queen of With deep sadness, John leaves behind: and 30 fish and amphibians. He said the Europe and Best European Model 2011, zoo has not purchased any new animals in Wife: OLGA (nee Melnyk) Ukrinform reported on March 24, citing recent years due to funding shortages and Children: JOHANNA with husband George the Segodnya daily newspaper. Ms. 60 percent of the zoo’s animals are CHRISTINE Loboda said after the contest that she had approaching the end of their natural life signed contracts with model agencies JOHN TARAS with wife Donna span anyway. First Deputy Chairman of from Hong Kong, China and India. SONIA with husband Walter Kyiv City State Administration (Ukrinform) Grandchildren: Kathryn, Andrew Anna, Emilia, Alexa, Oleksander Mazurchak had said that an Angelina, Daniel and Maxsym ordered campaign was being conducted Czech Airlines add routes against the city zoo. He said that the zoo VICHNA YOMU PAMYAT! had actually faced a lot of problems and KYIV – Czech Airlines are increasing that the media had rightly raised this their presence on the Ukrainian market as A 40th Day Divine Liturgy will be said for John on Saturday, May issue, because 250 animals had died under on March 15 they announced plans to 7, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Bethrothed Ukrainian Svitlana Berzina, the former zoo director. launch regular flights to Lviv, Donetsk Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois. In this regard, Mr. Mazurchak said, the and Kharkiv in addition to existing routes work of the zoo was checked by the Main to Kyiv and Odesa. Czech Airlines are set Control and Revision Office. (Ukrinform) to perform flights to Donetsk three times a week, to Kharkiv two times a week and to Project preserves steppe biodiversity Lviv four times a week. The airline’s offi- KYIV – The Republican Committee cials said the launch of the flights is for Environmental Protection of the scheduled for late April. (Ukrinform) Autonomous Republic of Crimea has pre- Businesswomen report problems sented the European Union-funded project With great sorrow we announce that “Enhanced Economic and Legal Tools for KYIV – According to a study of gender Steppe Biodiversity Conservation and equality conducted by the International Climate Change Adaptation and Finance Corporation (IFC), it is much Harold H. Bochonko Mitigation (Steppe Biodiversity),” the harder for women than men to do business Ministry of Environment and Natural in Ukraine. Experts concluded that, the died on March 3, 2009, in Woodside, NY. He was predeceased by Resources reported on March 14. The larger the company in Ukraine, the more his loving daughter Katherine Bochonko. Steppe Biodiversity project is funded by likely it is to be headed by a man. Only 6 the European Commission in the frame- percent of businesswomen run big busi- Harold H. Bochonko was a devoted husband of Lily, beloved father work of “Thematic Program for nesses with more than 250 employees. of Paula and son-in-law Steve Lockford, cherished grandfather of Environment and Sustainable Male business owners are reluctant to hire Jennifer and Christopher. Management of Natural Resources, women to leadership positions, IFC expert Harold was a recognized humanitarian for many years of commu- Including Energy.” The project will be Denys Torkhov said, according to a nity service; a respected member of Rotary International who made implemented by the Ukrainian Society for February 15 news report. The survey also the Ukrainian Gift of Life a financial and physical priority with his wife, the Protection of Birds in association with revealed some other trends. Lily; former Trustee of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church; partici- Representatives of regulatory authorities Institute for Community Development – pant in the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 27; member of the Ukraine; Rural Development Center – inspect businesses run by women more Catholic War Veterans and the American Legion. He also held vari- Ukraine; Mott MacDonald – the often than those run by men, and women Netherlands; and the European Center for have to get 6 percent more permits for ous officer positions on the Ukrainian American Veterans National Nature Conservation – the Netherlands. business activity. Experts explain that Executive Board. The overall objective of the project is to women have more problems with starting Funeral liturgy was held Friday, April 8, 2011, at Holy Ghost contribute to restoring depleted or aban- a business because of the lack of access to Ukrainian Catholic Church, followed by interment at Calverton doned steppelands in an environmentally resources. “It is more difficult for a National Cemetery, Calverton, LI, NY. and economically sustainable manner; woman to take a bank loan because she maintaining and enhancing steppe biodi- has nothing to give as collateral. Eternal memory versity through careful land management Privatization in Ukraine has actually and, where appropriate, nature protection, bypassed women, and 95 percent of the through the establishment of protected capital is concentrated in the hands of areas; supporting sustainable rural eco- men,” said Liubov Maksymovych, head nomic development; and supporting glob- of the western regional center Women’s DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS al carbon dioxide emissions reduction, Perspectives. Of all the sectors of the thus mitigating the impact of climate Ukrainian economy, female entrepreneurs Death announcements should be sent to the Advertising Department change. The project will be implemented are mostly involved in catering, trade and by e-mail to [email protected] or by fax to 973-644-9510. in the Luhansk and Odesa regions, the services. The smallest number of women Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. Autonomous Republic of Crimea and are involved in the construction business. southern Moldova. The duration of the Over all, women own 22 percent of busi- For further information call 973-292-9800, ext. 3040. project is three years. The budget of the nesses in Ukraine. (Ukrinform) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16

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battered economy to recover from the global downturn. Ukraine had previously been paying $300 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas under a 10-year deal negotiated by President Viktor Yushchenko’s administration. Ukraine’s drive under Mr. Yushchenko to bring Ukraine into NATO had angered Moscow and stalled gas price negotia- tions. This was President Medvedev’s first visit to Ukraine since Mr. Yanukovych’s election as president in February 2010, although Mr. Yanukovych had met with his Russian counterpart four other times during the past two months. Mr. Medvedev was scheduled to travel to Ukraine again in May 2010. Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov met with this Russian counter- part, Vladimir Putin, on April 20 to final- ize issues ahead of the Kharkiv talks. Ukraine’s opposition rejected the Ukrainian-Russian gas deal. Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said on April 21, 2010, that President Yanukovych had blatantly violated the Constitution of Ukraine and that he was making deals that harm the national inter- ests of Ukraine. “What’s next?” Ms. Tymoshenko rhe- torically asked. “This is not simply a betrayal, but the beginning of a systemat- ic ruination of the independence of our state.” Verkhovna Rada Vice-Chairman Mykola Tomenko said the extension of the fleet’s lease was impossible without a national referendum, citing Article 17 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which stipu- lates that deployment of foreign military bases in Ukraine is prohibited. The agreement needed to be ratified by the Parliaments of Ukraine and Russia.

Source: “Russia grants Ukraine gas discount in return for extension of fleet’s lease,” (RFE/RL), The Ukrainian Weekly, April 25, 2010.

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NOTES ON PEOPLE

Melnyczuk receives Osteopathic physician Garrett Award profiled in magazine WASHINGTON ­– At its 2011 Annual by Judie Hawryluk Conference and Bookfair, the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) BUFFALO, N.Y. – Dr. Christina honored Askold Melnyczuk as this year’s Stasiuk of Philadelphia, a longtime mem- recipient of the George Garrett Award for ber of Ukrainian National Association Outstanding Community Service in Branch 360, was recently featured in the Literature. alumni magazine of the New York The conference was held in Washington Institute of Technology (NYIT). on February 2-4, with 9,400 people attend- Dr. Stasiuk, an osteopathic physician, ing, making it one of North America’s is a senior medical director at CIGNA, a largest literary gatherings. global health services company, where An association of 500 creative writing her goal, she said, is “to reduce health programs in the United States, the United care costs and help make individuals Kingdom, and Canada, AWP is a nonprofit more productive – more alert, healthier NYIT Magazine arts and educational organization. It was and with a greater quality of life.” Dr. Christine Stasiuk founded in 1967 to represent the growing Robb Cohen “Health is something people don’t ranks of poets and writers in academe. Askold Melnyczuk at the 2011 confer- think about until they don’t have it any believe in giving business to Ukrainian A much-beloved teacher of writing and ence of the Association of Writers & more,” she told NYIT Magazine. So, she companies, like the Ukrainian National literature, Prof. Melnyczuk currently Writing Programs. does proactive things, like working to Association. The UNA uses its profits to teaches in the department of English at the institute maternity programs so that support gathering places like Soyuzivka University of Massachusetts-Boston and unity.’ Within the strife of our literary pol- women are healthy when they become and the newspapers Svoboda and The in the Writing Seminars of Bennington itics (and our national politics), we need pregnant, and promoting education pro- Ukrainian Weekly, give mortgages to College. He is the founding editor of Agni leaders who seek affinities. We need those grams about smoking cessation, weight Ukrainian churches and Ukrainian Magazine, which he established in 1972, who aspire to that spirit of bridging and control and healthy eating habits. homes, provide scholarships to Ukrainian and his is the founding publisher of building. We need to those who lead with Dr. Stasiuk is one of the growing num- youths, and make donations to Ukrainian Arrowsmith Press, which he established whom and what they love. Askold ber of Ukrainian professionals who causes. in 2005. Melnyczuk is one of those leaders.” He is the author of three novels and a The award is named after a founding novella, “The House of Widows” (2008), member of AWP, George Garrett, who “The Ambassador of the Dead” (2001), made exceptional contributions to his fel- Priest defends doctoral dissertation “What Is Told” (1994) and “Blind Angel” low writers as a teacher, mentor, editor, (2004). He has also served as the transla- friend, board member and good spirit. Dr. tor or editor for many other works. Prof. Garrett served for many years as the edi- Melnyczuk has served as chair of PEN tor of Intro, an annual anthology of work New England’s Freedom to Write by emerging writers; he served on the Committee. He has taught in prisons, and AWP board of directors. he helped to establish writing project for He taught creative writing and litera- at-risk youth. ture for more than 40 years including at In conferring the award, AWP the University of Virginia (1984-2000); Executive Director David Fenza said, “He and he published more than thirty books. has taught many, he has published many, As a writer, teacher, mentor, editor, and and he has made our literary circles more inspiration, George Garrett helped many thoughtful, more fruitful, and more gener- young writers who are now major contrib- ous. It’s the default position of writers and utors to contemporary letters. artists today to be rebels and iconoclasts – The award includes a $2,000 honorari- to disparage, dissent, disregard, dismantle um from AWP in addition to travel, and disrespect; and these tactics have their accommodations, and registration for utility. But William Butler Yeats said, attending the AWP Annual Conference ‘Talent perceives differences; genius, and Bookfair. At St. Paul University (from left) are the: the Rev. Dr. Peter Galadza, the Rev. Stephen Wojcichowsky, Dr. Michael Fahey, the Rev. Dr. John Jillions, the Rev. lections and their architecture as well as Dr. Andriy Chirovsky, the Rev. Dr. Yuriy Sakvuk, Dr. Gregory Bloomquist, Dr. Publishes book interviews with prominent collectors. John Huels, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Onuferko, Dr. Catherine Clifford. The book (hardcover, 272 color photo- on contemporary art graphs) is available at a list price of 50 OTTAWA – On March 16 the Rev. Dr. Catholic Communion. euros at www.rispolibooks.com. Yuriy Sakvuk successfully defended his The four examiners during the defense PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Peter Dallas Contemporary held an exclusive doctoral dissertation, “Seven Criteria for were Dr. Catherine Clifford (St. Paul Doroshenko’s overview of stunning private book signing on March 9 with Mr. the Ecclesial Identity and Vocation of a University), Dr. Michael Fahey (Boston spaces for contemporary art collections is Doroshenko, the museum’s executive Particular Church: The Development of College) and the Rev. Dr. Peter Galadza now available. Titled “Private Spaces for director. “Private Spaces for Contemporary an Interpretive System Based on the (Sheptytsky Institute, St. Paul University) Contemporary Art,” the book is a must- Ecclesiology of Vatican II and Verified and the Rev. Dr. John Gibaut (St. Paul have for a fan of contemporary art. Art” was released in December 2010. Before his arrival in Texas at Dallas Against the Work of the Kyvian Church University). Dr. John Huels of the Faculty The book’s publisher, Rispoli Books, Study Group.” of Canon Law, St. Paul University, was notes: “In the past 15 years, many contem- Contemporary, Mr. Doroshenko was the president and artistic director of the The Rev. Dr. Sakvuk gave a humble the chair of the proceedings. porary art collectors have chosen to part and moving speech following the positive The Rev. Sakvuk will concurrently ways with traditional museums to create PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv. He has held director positions over the past 18 years, outcome of his defense. He stated that he receive the Ph.D. in theology conferred their own private spaces for their works of was honored to be the first Ukrainian- jointly by St. Paul University and the art. These individuals are now creating including at Baltic Centre for Contempor- ary Art, Gateshead (United Kingdom); born student to obtain a doctorate at Saint University of Ottawa, as well as the pon- their own private museums, which are run Paul University through the Sheptytsky tifical S.Th.D. through the ecclesiastical more like businesses and are completely SMAK – Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst, Ghent (Belgium); and Inova Institute and thanked his wife and children accreditation of St. Paul University. As independent because their founders finan- back home in Ukraine for their support the seventh person to have graduated cially sustain them. …These collections (Institute of Visual Arts) in Milwaukee. He has organized numerous one-person during the process. from the Sheptytsky Institute with a doc- often include some of the most important As director for the doctoral thesis, the torate in Eastern Christian Studies, he modern masterpieces and challenging art exhibitions of numerous artists, has written or contributed to several books and many Rev. Andriy Chirovsky commented, joins the Rev. Dr. Cyprian Hutcheon today. They are also housed in spectacular “Father Yuriy Sakvuk has masterfully (2003), Dr. Michael Petrowycz (2005), spaces, many of them designed and erected exhibition catalogues, and has lectured extensively at many post-graduate pro- treated the issue of the universality and Dr. Adam De Ville (2008), Dr. Suzette for the sole purpose of showcasing their particularity of the Church, devising a grams and residencies over the years Phillips (2008), the Rev. Dr. Danylo Kuc unique collections, creating an ideal back- system of interdependent criteria with (2009) and Dr. Brian Butcher (2010), all including in Amsterdam and Maastricht drop and environment for the artworks.” which to analyze the level of ecclesial of whom are teaching at various universi- (Netherlands), Houston, Antwerp Mr. Doroshenko’s book presents these maturity of the various Churches of the ties. museums, their architecture and a glimpse (Belgium), Paris, Vienna and New York. In of their extraordinary collections. In addi- 2007 and 2009 he was the commissioner “Notes on people” is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members tion to lavish photographs of the structures for the Ukrainian Pavilions at the Venice of the Ukrainian community and the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions and their interiors, this over-sized volume Biennale. should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch includes an informative introduction on this He is a member of Ukrainian National emerging phenomenon, texts about the col- Association Branch 82. number (if applicable). Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt. No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 19

won 21 of his 44 matches, rising 83 places you kept your passion for the game,” said 2011 Ukrainian tennis preview (continued) in the rankings, second-biggest leap of the Courier to Dolgopolov in an interview year. It was his first time cracking the top with Richard Hinds of The Sydney Part II of our 2011 pro tennis preview Dolgopolov tweaks toddler tips 50. Coming out of the Australian Open Morning Herald. focuses on a trio of Ukrainian men on the this year and into April he had risen to No. Aside from some publicity work in ATP Tour: the up-and-coming Illya Back when he was a toddler, Alexandr 23. New Zealand and a modeling gig in a Marchenko, Pilot Pen champion Sergiy Dolgopolov used to hit tennis balls with Even though he parted ways with his bank commercial, most of Reader’s pro- Stakhovsky and the current hotshot, pony- some of the world’s top players. The little father as coach and player three years ago, fessional life has been spent on the other tyke could hit some great shots even at tailed Alexandr Dolgopolov. These three he still counts his dad as his greatest inspi- end of the tennis spectrum in the sport’s such an early age. young men are in the forefront of any dis- ration. After some 10 years of mixing fam- bush leagues. The coach’s well-worn, sun- Now at age 22, Dolgopolov is once cussion pertaining to Ukrainians in profes- ily with work, the relationship got burnt face hint at a life spent at college in again annoying some older players on the sional tennis. strained. “We got a bit tired of each other the United States, in low-level minor tour- tennis tour with some ripping baseline because I always see him,” Dolgopolov naments and coaching in Europe. It would Illya Marchenko shots and a calm, laid-back attitude that said. “It’s a pretty tough relationship, like take months of saving up his coaching propelled him into the quarterfinals of the father and coach. So we decided it is better earnings before Reader could play in a sat- The 23-year-old from Donetsk has 2011 Australian Open on his first try. The and everybody’s happy now.” ellite tournament. earned over $500,000 playing tennis for a young Ukrainian defeated No. 4 Robin Athleticism runs throughout the Twelve years ago Reader was working living since turning pro in 2005. The first Soderling of Sweden 1-6, 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, Dolgopolov family, as mother Elena was a in Adelaide, Australia, at a local tennis three years of his pro career were spent 6-2 in the biggest upset of the tournament gymnast, winning gold and silver medals club and mentoring some top juniors. He playing at the Futures and Challengers lev- to move on into the quarters. Dolgopolov at the European Championships. first bumped into Dolgopolov while on a els, winning titles on both of these junior was on a bit of a roll as the Soderling win The star of the 2011 Australian Open trip to Italy five years ago with a promis- circuits. He enjoys hard-court surfaces was on the heels of another upset victory tries hard not to get too caught up in the ing young Adelaide player, Ukrainian Yuri best and is noted for his two-handed back- over No. 13 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in five stress of the competition. Not taking it too Bezeruk. The then 17-year-old hand, which he claims is his best shot. sets two days earlier. seriously is one of his greatest strengths. Dolgopolov thoroughly defeated Bezeruk, He began playing tennis at the age of 7, This was the first time in 16 years a “I play relaxed. You know, I enjoy ten- and Reader came away convinced this kid admires Roger Federer and has been Ukrainian player advanced so far in a nis. I don’t get tight too much. I play really had a whole lot of talent. coached by Orest Tereschuk since 2009. Grand Slam event. The previous one was freely – sometimes it pays off,” he said. “I Two years ago, when Reader was He represented Ukraine successfully in the Andrei Medvedev, a former world No. 4 have fun.” readying himself on his way to the 2009 Davis Cup, besting England’s Josh who, coincidentally, was at one time Australian Open to look after an agent’s Goodall in singles. coached by Oleksandr Dolgopolov, Dolgopolov’s new coach players, he received a phone call from In the last two years Marchenko has Alexandr’s father. Little Alexandr hung Jack Reader lived the formative years Dolgopolov. The Ukrainian had gotten found more success in qualifying for main around the tour with his dad and, being of his much-travelled life in the bush frustrated with several coaches after he draws of ATP World Tour matches and one of the few youngsters around, became country of Port Lincoln, Australia. There had parted with his father-coach, and his Grand Slam events. Look for him to play a popular diversion for the pros. is irony in the fact that, at the 2011 agent reached out to Reader for some deeper into tournaments in 2011. “When Alex was 3 he came onto the Australian Open, Reader took on the role guidance. Their relationship began when tour,” Jim Courier, a four-time Grand of a bush trainer coaching a once-in-a-life- Dolgopolov lost in the second round of Alexandr Dolgopolov Slam winner-turned-television commenta- time potential star pupil. qualifying at the 2009 Australian Open. tor, told the crowd at Rod Laver Arena in a Born Oleksandr Dolgopolov Jr. in Kyiv, Reader’s surprising player, Dolgopolov, At first it was a long-distance relation- courtside interview with Dolgopolov. at the age of 22 he legally changed his dismantled fourth-seeded Robin Soderling ship, with Reader coaching Dolgopolov “You would come out after we were done name to Alexandr. A professional since over five sets to reach this open’s quarter- from a distance using Skype and e-mails. with your father or Andrei, and you would 2006, he had earned over $365,000 in finals. This was a direct result of a most “He’s a very impulsive kid, but when he hit from the service line and, I swear, you career prize money prior to this year’s unlikely, yet surprisingly successful coach- wrote he would have to think,” Reader never missed. It was really annoying.” Australian Open, where he earned quite a player combination of two men who have said in his interview with The Sydney Dolgopolov has different recollections bit more. spent most of their lives on the tennis tour. Morning Herald. “When he would have to of his early days hanging around the ATP He started tennis at the age of 3, The young Ukrainian was a tennis brat read what he wrote, he wouldn’t just shoot Tour. His memories are of spending time coached by his father, Oleksandr, a former who made the tournament rounds with his his mouth off. We got a really good rela- in the players’ lounge, making believe he Ukrainian tennis player. Alexandr was part father, Oleksandr, coach of Ukrainian ten- tionship going.” was a tennis star signing autographs, and of the 2006 Ukrainian Davis Cup team nis star Andrei Medvedev. Little Alex is The new coach has travelled with his hitting balls with guys like No. 1 Thomas against Great Britain, where he was still remembered fondly by the likes of Ukrainian protégé since last December, Muster, Olympic medalist Marc Rosset defeated by Andy Murray. Medvedev’s contemporaries, such as cur- supervising his rise up the rankings from and the Ukrainian Medvedev. The biggest win of his career before the rent television commentator Jim Courier, No. 350 to a post-Australian Open rank of “For sure I had some good times,” 2011 season was last year when he upset being the lad who would beg for a volley No. 23. “The biggest thing was getting Dolgopolov said in an interview with 12th seeded Fernando Gonzalez (straight and almost never miss the baseline when him to enjoy his tennis again,” Reader Rohan Sullivan of the Associated Press on sets) in the second round of the French given a racket. said. “He grew up on the circuit, and I January 24. “I was a bit annoying for some Open. Dolgopolov has small endorsement “I always thought you would make it if think he expected to be there.” deals with Adidas for apparel/shoes and players to play with me all the time. It was Wilson for tennis rackets. fun. It was nice to start a tennis career like that.” Sergiy Stakhovsky Experts guess “Dolgo” learned a good tip from almost every top pro who he hit Sergiy is the veteran of the men’s trio at with, then put the tips together into his age 25. Born in Kyiv and now resides in approach, which upsets players who Bratislava, Slovak Republic. He has won depend on rhythm in their game. over $1 million in prize money since turn- Against Soderling at the Australian ing pro in 2002. Open, Dolgopolov looked loose and For most of his first six years as a pro quick, smacking backhand and forehand he played at the Challenger level. He hit a winners from the back. His serve returned The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all of its career high No. 31 ranking after winning to form after a shaky first set, forcing his members to participate in the society’s Annual the Pilot Pen championship at Yale Swedish opponent into 31 unforced errors University in New Haven, Conn., in and setting up his quarterfinal match Meeting with Reports, which is scheduled to be held September 2010. He won his first career against No. 5 Andy Murray. title in March 2008 as a lucky loser, “He’s a good player,” Soderling told the on Saturday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. ranked No. 209, defeating No. 1 seed Ivan AP. “He has a great backhand and he’s Ljubicic, the first lucky loser to win a title moving very well. He’s a great counter- Preceding the meeting will be sessions of the scholarly since 1991. puncher. He has a good chance to do really He has a reputation for a lethal one- well, I think.” sections, starting at 2:00 p.m. and a Special Meeting of the handed backhand that he can hit down the Although his first experiences with ten- line or crosscourt. Stakhovsky has won nis were at age 3, Dolgopolov didn’t get Board at 1:00 p.m., following lunch at 12:00 several matches as the leading player on serious about playing the sport until age the Ukrainian Davis Cup team. In 2009 10. He had left the tour for several years, The program will take place at the Shevchenko Scientific the Ukrainian won his maiden singles and before returned to join his father on the doubles matches at the French Open. road. In 2006 he turned pro and he lost to Society, 63 Fourth Ave. (between 9th and 10th streets), Following his Pilot Pen victory, quarterfinal opponent Murray in a previ- New York, NY. Stakhovsky battled into the third round at ous Davis Cup competition. the 2010 U.S. Open before retiring in the The 2011 Australian Open was only his second set, trailing Feliciano Lopez, with fourth Grand Slam and he’s still winless For additional information please call (212) 254-5130. an infected toe. on the ATP Tour. In 2010, however, he 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 No. 16 No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 21

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Taisa Sorobay receives the trophy for most promising young skier from Nataliya Peter Livcha Sergeyev, wife of Ukraine’s ambassador to Skiers on the chairlift on their way up to the NASTAR race course. the United Nations. Carpathian Ski Club holds 57th annual races

HUNTER, N.Y. – Sixty-four skiers Participants were welcomed at the din- young skiers and snowboarders, saying male and female skiers (no repeat win- and five snowboarders between the ages ner by KLK President Erko Palydowycz “our youth is fantastic.” ners are allowed) were awarded to of 3 and 58 competed in the 57th annual and David Slutzky of Hunter Mountain, Mr. Sergeyev and his wife, Nataliya, 15-year-old Yevhen Dubyk and 11-year- races of the Carpathian Ski Club (known who applauded the ski club for keeping were attending the KLK ski races for the old Melania Stepanenko. by its Ukrainian acronym as KLK) held the ski races going for so many years. fourth year. They presented certificates Also awarded were platinum, gold, sil- here at Hunter Mountain on Saturday, Also greeting the skiers and snow- and trophies to the most promising young ver and bronze NASTAR medals, with March 5. boarders was Ambassador Yuriy skiers, 13-year-old Damian Kozak and the vast majority of competitors earning The snow lovers competed on a Sergeyev, Ukraine’s permanent represen- 12-year-old Taisa Sorobay. those distinctions among their peers NASTAR (National Standard Race) tative to the United Nations, who pointed The masters of ceremonies for the eve- nationwide. course during the day, and in the evening to the unique spirit of the annual event ning, which was highlighted by the pre- The Carpathian Ski Club, which was they celebrated their achievements with and congratulated competitors of all ages sentation of trophies and medals to the established in Ukraine in 1924 and began its their families, friends and fellow compet- – “especially those seniors who turned in top skiers in each age group, were Orest activity in the United States after World War itors at an awards dinner held at Hunter times of under 30 seconds on the race Fedash and Vira Popel. II, held its first ski races in 1954 at Mountain’s Copper Tree Restaurant. course.” Mr. Sergeyev also saluted the The traveling trophies for the fastest Whiteface Mountain, near Lake Placid, N.Y.

Natalia (left) and Julia Moroch, the top skiers among girls age 9-10. Julia beat her sister by Winners among boys age 7-8 (from left): Stefan Sorobay, Pavlo Orest Fedash presents the trophy for boys age only .20 seconds. Pencak and Marko Wojcickyj. 5-6 to Peter Hrycak.

Skiers of the girls age 11-12 group (from left): Taisa Sorobay, Diana Yevhen Dubyk holds the trophy for fastest male skier. Standing with him are previous Blyznak and Olenka Tytla. winners of the traveling trophy. No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 23

2011 KLK race results Boys age 11-12 1. Taras Korostil

Boys age 13-14 1. Damian Kozak

SKIING Boys age 15-16 Girls age 4 and under 1. Yevhen Dubyk 1. Melasia Bodnar Boys/men age 17-20 Girls age 5-6 1. Severin Palydowycz 1. Olena Kucher 2. Inka Bodnar Men age 21-29 3. Larissa Pawliczko 1. Adrian Rybai 2. Markian Hadzewycz Girls age 9-10 3. Nicholas Prociuk 1. Julia Moroch Paul Jarymowycz Two of the competitors in snowboarding: Andreya Pencak and Alexander 2. Natalia Moroch Rakowsky. Men age 35-39 Girls age 11-12 1. Damien Vena 1. Melania Stepanenko 2. Taisa Sorobay Men age 40-44 3. Diana Blyznak 1. Mark Bodnar Olenka Tytla Men age 45-49 Girls age 13-14 1. Eri Palydowycz 1. Natalia Blyznak 2. Rostyslav Stepanenko 2. Adriana Wojcickyj 3. Andrew Tytla Stefan Wojcickyj Girls age 15-16 Jason Taylor 1. Anna Hrabovsky Orest Hrycak

Women age 21-29 Men age 50-54 1. Tatiana Ripnick 1. Andrew Kozak 2. Yuriy Kucher Women age 35-39 3. Walter Temnycky 1. Marta Dubyk Roman Sorobay 2. Natalie Trojan Nestor Blyznak Mark Pawliczko Women age 40-44 Yurij Baransky 1. Mariana Livcha Mark Bach Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev congratu- Women age 45-49 Men age 55-50 lates Mariana Livcha, winner among Masters of ceremonies Orest Fedash 1. Chrystyna Sorobay women age 40-44. and Vira Popel. 1. Yuri Kobziar 2. Natalia Wojcickyj 2. Peter Prociuk 3. Switlana Wojcicky 3. Roman Stelmach Darka Pencak George Shypailo Boys age 4 and under 1. Rocco Vena SNOWBOARD Boys age 5-6 Boys 1. Oliver Chernyk 1. Peter Hrycak 2. Alexander Rakowsky Boys age 7-8 3. Dmytro Crawford 1. Stefan Sorobay Girls 2. Pavlo Pencak 1. Andreya Pencak 3. Marko Wojcickyj Men Boys age 9-10 1. Timothy Andersen 1. Mark Blyznak 2. Matey Bach 3. Michael Moroch Danylo Crawford Dimitri Tytla Andriy Stelmach Mykola Pawliczko Holding his trophy is Eri Palydowycz, winner among men age 45-49, with competi- tors (from left) Jason Taylor, Stefan Wojcickyj, Orest Hrycak and Andrew Tytla.

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To Members of the General Assembly, District Committee Chairpersons, Branch Secretaries, UNA members, their members and friends and to all Ukrainians in the Diaspora and Ukraine.

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Christ is Risen Indeed He is Risen Happy Easter

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No.16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 39 OUT AND ABOUT

Through May 7 Art exhibit, “Andriy Maday: Paintings, Drawings, April 30 Chornobyl film festival, featuring “Chornobyl Heart” by Lakewood, OH Woodcuts and Icons,” Virginia Marti College, New York Maryann de Leo, Ukrainian Institute of America, 216-221-8584 212-288-8660

Through May 25 Photo exhibit, “Chornobyl +25,” Ukrainian National April 30 Eparchial women’s day, “Women in the Church of Chicago Museum, 312-421-8020 Stamford, CT New Millennium,” St. Basil Seminary, www.stamforddio.org/ Through April 30 Pysanka exhibit, with works by Tanya Osadca, Wethersfield, CT Wethersfield Public Library, 860-529-2665 May 1 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, London Ukrainian London, ON Center, 519-686-9811 or 519-649-1671 April 19 Photo exhibit, “After Chornobyl,” with concert by The May 1 Concert, featuring pianist Natalya Shkoda, The Washington New York Gryphon Trio, Ukrainian Institute of America, Alexandria, VA Group Cultural Fund, The Lyceum, 202-364-3888 212-288-8660 May 1 Haihilky and Easter Egg hunt, Immaculate Conception April 25 Lecture by Tatyana Bureychak, “Nationalism, Gender and Hillside, NJ Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cambridge, MA Social Change in Contemporary Ukraine,” Harvard www.byzcath.org/ImmaculateConception University, 617-495-4053 May 2 Lecture by Myron Kapral, “ ‘Concordia Plebeiorum’ or April 26 25th anniversary of Chornobyl, Ukrainian Catholic Cambridge, MA Some Facets of Social and Ethnic Relations in 17th and Philadelphia Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 216-663-1166 18th Century Ukraine,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053

April 26-27 Conference, “Nuclear Energy: History Revisited – Marking May 5-8 National congress, Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union, New York the 25th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Catastrophe,” Ottawa University of Ottawa, [email protected] United Nations, [email protected] May 6 Wine, spirits and food tasting, Ukrainian American Youth April 29 Symposium, “Conversations on Ukrainian Canadian Whippany, NJ Association and Lys Sports Academy, Ukrainian American Toronto Literature,” University of Toronto, 416-978-3332 or Cultural Center of New Jersey, [email protected] [email protected] May 7 Alumni reunion banquet and dance, featuring music by April 29 Panel discussion, “Aspects of Chornobyl,” Ukrainian Ottawa Zirka, Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union, National Arts New York Institute of America, 212-288-8660 Center, http://susk.ca/congress/banquet April 30 Lecture by Serhii Feduniak, “Civilizational Choice and May 10 Concert featuring the Vydubychi Church Choir, Dominion New York Geopolitical Configurations in Europe as Factors in Ottawa Chalmers Church, 613-728-0856 or 613-722-7025 Ukraine’s Foreign Policy,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 May 27-30 29th convention, Ukrainian National Women’s League of Whippany, NJ America, Marriott Hotel, 973-376-4829 April 30 Discussion, “Yanukovych’s Ukraine,” University of or 201-438-1262 Toronto Toronto, www.utoronto.ca/jacyk Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events April 30 Concert, Hromovytsia Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, North advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Skokie, IL Shore Center for Performing Arts, 847-673-6300 or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

declared this position – Ukraine integrates with the EU, it Archaeological museum Visiting Kyiv, Putin... doesn’t join the Customs Union and will stick to the stated (Continued from page 1) ‘3+1 formula,’ ” the anonymous source said. is planned for Mykolaiv Russia simply isn’t interested in the 3+1 approach, said Ukrinform Hryhoriy Perepelytsia, a professor of international relations “For the European Union (EU), this will be a clear signal at the Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. KYIV – Mykolaiv archaeologists, with the that Ukraine is not an independent player, but a satellite of The Customs Union isn’t as much about economics as it support of the regional charitable fund Russia,” he added. Metsenat, announced in early February that they is a geopolitical project, he said, pointing out that 70 per- Numerous European officials expressed irritation that had opened an account and started raising funds cent of foreign investment in Ukraine is from the EU, not Ukrainian leaders were even considering Moscow’s offer, for the construction in Mykolaiv of an archeo- Russia. warning they must choose one economic bloc or the other logical museum under the open sky – Fort Wild “Russia uses only shadow schemes to buy Ukrainian because they are mutually exclusive. Garden. enterprises,” he told an April 13 press conference. “It “The president knows that agreeing to the Customs According to Kyrylo Horbenko, director of the doesn’t invest in new technology or modernization.” Union proposal means advanced ceasing of negotiations on Lukomorye research center, the museum will the Free Trade Zone with the EU,” German Ambassador to President Yanukovych had declared as late as December include a citadel, whose territory is surrounded by Ukraine Hans-Jurgen Heimsoeth told the Ukrayinska that Ukraine joining the Customs Union would be impossi- a moat. This is approximately 0.5 hectares of Pravda news site on April 8. ble because it would require 300 votes in the Verkhovna land, on which nearly 20 archaeological sites are He added, “The EU doesn’t see problems in Ukraine Rada to amend the Ukrainian Constitution to allow for located: residential, land and defense complexes. securing further agreements on free trade with Russia and membership. It is planned to preserve part of the objects in the other partners from the Commonwealth of Independent Valerii Muntian, the Cabinet of Ministers commissioner form in which they were excavated. The plan is to States.” on cooperation with the Russian Federation, told the build museum premises near the fort. Meanwhile the Yanukovych administration’s official Kommersant newspaper, in an interview published on Archeologists said Wild Garden will become a position on the Customs Union remained unclear, marred April 5, that Ukraine could join the Customs Union as monument of great value for researchers and tour- by awkward attempts to juggle the Russian and Western early as July, depending on whether Ukraine’s ists, and will be included in sightseeing tours of interests of the Donbas oligarchic clan that’s currently in Constitutional Court would rule in favor. the city. power. Therefore, he hinted that the Yanukovych administration The fort is part of the Belozersk archaeological In his annual address to Parliament on April 7, President could bypass Parliament altogether in pursuing the culture and dates to the 13th-10th century BC. It Yanukovych said his government would consider pursuing Customs Union, which wouldn’t be the first time it deliber- was discovered in 1927. Scientists argue that this the Customs Union as part of a declared “3+1 approach,” in ately violated the Constitution in pursuit of politics. is the only steppe mound of the Middle Bronze which Ukraine completes the EU Free Trade Agreement, as Mr. Muntian offered no hints about what his plan would Age found in Ukraine. During the excavations well as a package of agreements with the Customs Union. entail, but he said Ukraine could join the EU Free Trade that have been conducted there for nearly 20 Not only did EU officials react negatively, but the Agreement together with the Customs Union, which he years, archaeologists have identified dozens of Russians didn’t buy it either. estimated could occur in 2015. bronze objects, more than 100 kinds of stone “In our understanding, the ‘3+1 formula’ has a real sense His comments sparked a wave of outrage among products, the remains of graves and even defen- only in the direct, full participation of Ukraine in all of our Ukraine’s leading economists and foreign policy special- sive structures. economic integration processes,” Sergei Glazev told the ists, who almost unanimously said the country would gain Wild Garden is the only archaeological site in RIA Novosti news agency on April 12. few, if any, benefit from joining the Customs Union. Ukraine with remnants of a Black Sea port city Even after Mr. Putin had departed Kyiv, the Yanukovych Mr. Muntian’s words confirmed that it would be from the period of the legendary Troy. After some administration was still clinging to its 3+1 policy, reported Moscow conducting negotiations with the EU rather than research, archaeologists have concluded that the the Kommersant newspaper, citing an anonymous source Kyiv should Ukraine join, Mr. Perepelytsia said. Most fort was not just a settlement of craftsmen and close to the talks held between the two leaders. economists agreed. farmers, but also a regional center of the end of “Considering there isn’t progress between Ukraine and “I wouldn’t want Ukraine to make this geopolitical mis- the 2nd millennium B.C. with a complex social the EU regarding the Free Trade Zone, and finding compro- take, because then no one will want to deal with us as a organization. mise on some issues could take years, Viktor Yanukovych player on the European field,” Mr. Novak said.

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, April 8- 24 Society invites all to a lecture by Dr. Serhii Feduniak, titled “Civilizational Choice and NEW YORK: La MaMa E.T.C. and Yara Geopolitical Configurations in Europe as Arts Group present “Raven,” an original, Factors in Ukraine’s Foreign Policy.” Dr. experimental performance piece based on Feduniak, a political scientist, is a faculty the poem by Ukrainian poet Oleh Lysheha. member in the Department of International It is directed by Virlana Tkacz and created Relations at Yuriy Fedkovych University in collaboration with artists from America in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and a 2010-2011 and Ukraine. “Raven” features Andrew Fulbright Fellow. The lecture will take Colteaux and an English translation of the place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth poetry by Ms. Tkacz and Wanda Phipps. Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 Performances are on Thursday-Saturday at p.m. For additional information call 212- 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at La 254-5130. MaMa Experimental Theater 74 E. 4th St. (between Second and Third avenues) in New York City. Tickets $18; $13 for stu- Sunday, May 1 dents and seniors. For information call ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington 212-475-7710 or log on to www.lamama. Group Cultural Fund completes its 2010- org. 2011 Sunday Music Series with a recital Sunday, April 17 by acclaimed Ukrainian American concert pianist Natalya Shkoda. Ms. Shkoda NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Academy of returns to Washington with a new program Arts and Sciences in the U.S. (UVAN) of “Sonatas and Etudes,” featuring the invites the public to a lecture by Dr. Hanna East Coast American premiere of the First Kapustian, professor of history at the Piano Sonata by Ukrainian 20th century National Kremenchuk Polytechnic composer Viktor Kosenko, Kosenko’s University, titled “Discussions Concerning Passacaglia from “Eleven Etudes in the the Joint Ukrainian-Russian History Form of Old Dances,” as well as works by Textbook.” The lecture is presented in Scarlatti and Rachmaninoff. The concert is Ukrainian and begins at 3 p.m. at the acad- at 3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. emy’s building, 206 W. 100th St. For addi- Washington St. Suggested donation: $20; tional information call 212-222-1866. free admission for students; unreserved Saturday, April 30 seating. Meet the artist at a reception fol- lowing the performance. For more infor- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific mation call 202-364-3888.

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