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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Critics say Ukraine’s minimum wage ‘Khamokratiya’ rules in Ukraine, not enough for people to live on say observers of government

by Zenon Zawada by Zenon Zawada Kyiv Press Bureau Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV – Serhii Chyzhov of Zaporizhia KYIV – Let them eat cake. That was tried living on 907 hrv, about $113, for essentially the position of Prime Minister one month, with little success and much Mykola Azarov on the subject of surging suffering. food prices, including vegetables that are “Only food, transportation and taxes,” 40 percent more expensive than a year he said, listing what he could afford. “Not ago in a country that’s supposed to be the a penny was spent on clothes or even breadbasket of Europe. shaving. You’re removed from life – no “Why are traditional Ukrainian values communication, not meeting anyone, not being forgotten?” he asked rhetorically at loving anyone. That month was simply an April 13 Cabinet of Ministers meeting. empty for me.” “There’s no need to whine. You need to Mr. Chyzhov participated in an experi- take a shovel and feed your family,” he ment conducted by the National Forum of said, implying that Ukrainians ought to Labor Unions of Ukraine, which chal- grow their own vegetables to deal with lenged its countrymen to live on the gov- rising prices. ernment’s official minimum living stan- Various terms have surfaced to refer to dard of $113 a month, which serves as the Azarov government, such as “ban- dokratiya,” or rule of gangs, coined by Dr. the basis for its minimum wage, as well Zenon Zawada as fines, fees and payments. Oleh Soskin, and “Azarovschyna,” a term Zenon Zawada Food, transportation and taxes were all The minimum wage now equals the coined by National Deputy Inna Social critic Oksana Zabuzhko coined he could afford when trying to live on official minimum living standard, which Bohoslovska which she defined as “distrib- the phrase “khamokratiya,” or the rule Ukraine’s official minimum living stan- was raised to $114 a month on April 1. uting state funds as if they were your own.” of boors, in 2007 to describe the dard of $114 a month, said Serhii About 15 million Ukrainians, including One of the most poignant terms was Ukrainian social-political scene. Other Chyzhov, a resident of Zaporizhia. pensioners, must survive on such money, offered in 2007 by contemporary writer critics find the phrase especially rele- Oksana Zabuzhko, who declared that vant today. said Myroslav Yakibchuk, president of which many believe have declined since Ukraine was ruled by a “khamokratiya” the Labor Unions Forum. Another 2 mil- President Yanukovych took power. destroys prospects for the future. And it’s lion don’t even get the minimum, he said. (rule of boors) in her novel “Notre Dame During the campaign, he promised to d’Ukraine.” She described “khamokrati- no coincidence that the well-known Among the slogans most often raise the minimum pension to 1,200 hrv ‘twice not-convicted’ Ukrainian citizen declared by President Viktor Yanukovych ya” as a societal attitude based on “the ($150) a month and average pension to had the nickname ‘kham’ in prison,” he during his 2010 presidential campaign cult of your own self.” 2,000 hrv ($250) a month, stealing the noted. was “Ukraine for People” and “Khamstvo [boorishness] is the abso- votes of hopeful pensioners. Yet the 2011 lute religion of your own ‘I,’ so it’s not Among the most notorious khamocrats “Improving Life Today.” He criticized his budget pegged the minimum and average strange that its main sensual dominant is Minister of Science, Education, Youth Orange predecessors for mishandling the pensions at $100 and $138 a month, economic crisis, and the Party of Regions has to be hate – for everything that is ‘not and Sports Dmytro Tabachnyk. respectively — or barely any increase. I,’” she wrote. of Ukraine portrayed itself as a team of To add insult to injury, the Extending his insults beyond his usual pragmatists and experts who could reju- Numerous political observers – such as target – western Ukrainians – he foolishly Yanukovych administration intends to journalist Serhii Hrabovskyi – have used venate the economy. boost the minimum retirement age for took aim at his ministry’s own constitu- Yet Ukrainians haven’t seen any the term “khamokratiya” to describe ents, the nation’s 500,000-plus teachers. women by five years to 60. Ukraine’s current political culture. improvement in their living standards, On March 22, more than 7,000 teach- As a result, the poll standings of Mr. “The khamocrat doesn’t recognize a ers came to the Cabinet of Ministers Yanukovych and the Party of Regions moral hierarchy and higher values. He have plummeted. Only 17 percent of destroys everything. Most importantly, he (Continued on page 4) Ukrainians would have voted for Mr. Yanukovych in April, compared to 35 percent in January 2010, according to the Razumkov Center in Kyiv. Observers Yanukovych intends to sign warn of civil unrest that could ignite at any moment. In the view of Ihor Zhdanov, director law on Soviet victory flag of the Open Politics Analytical Center in Kyiv, an “uncontrolled social eruption Ukrinform symbol of victory.” with radical consequences for the govern- KYIV – President Viktor Meanwhile Foreign Affairs Minister ment is entirely realistic for Ukraine.” Yanukovych said on May 4 that he is Kostyantyn Gryshchenko last week “We could have either quiet apathy or going to sign amendments to the law on said Embassies of Ukraine on Victory the opposite reaction – an uncontrolled commemorating the Great Patriotic War Day, which is celebrated May 9, will eruption,” said Iryna Bekeshkina, director that refer to the display of the Soviet fly only the national flag of Ukraine. of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic flag of victory, as soon as the bill comes According to the minister, the national Initiatives Fund in Kyiv. to the Presidential Administration. symbols that Ukraine presents in the Prime Minister Mykola Azarov report- Speaking during a visit to the international arena must be uniform. ed in early March that the average month- Ukrainian State Medical and Social As reported, the Verkhovna Rada on Ukraine’s minimum wage should be no ly salary in Ukraine was $287.50, which Centre for Veterans in the village of April 21 adopted by 260 votes a law lower than $294.50 a month (currently is only an 11 percent increase from the Tsybli near Kyiv, Mr. Yanukovych mandating that the Soviet flag of victo- it is $114), said Myroslav Yakibchuk, average wage in February 2010. Just over said, “I believe that the flag which was ry be flown together with the Ukrainian the chair of the National Labor Unions half of Ukraine’s population earns less flying over the Reichstag in 1945 is a national flag on Victory Day. Forum of Ukraine. (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Tymoshenko’s prosecution: Yanukovych: No. 1 enemy of press million). “Why didn’t they clamor in 2008 when an enslaving agreement with Russia an internal political tool KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor was signed, which took us all by the Yanukovych has headed the rating throat... where did they get a basic price of by Vladimir Socor tration courts (Interfax-Ukraine, UNIAN, “Enemies of the Press 2010” compiled by $450 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas?” the Eurasia Daily Monitor April 11, 15, 18, 20). the Institute of Mass Media and the Kyiv president commented. According to Mr. The criminal prosecution is moving Independent Media Trade Union. Yanukovych, Ukraine then was hostage to Ukrainian authorities have launched a faster against the jailed Mr. Dubyna. The “Yanukovych became the No. 1 enemy of that agreement, and the government has fresh criminal investigation against former prosecution seeks to build a case that Ms. the press in 2010,” the head of the com- been trying to rectify the situation ever Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, along Tymoshenko ordered him to sign the mittee of the Kyiv Independent Media since. (Interfax-Ukraine) with the criminal prosecution of Oleh January 2009 agreement. Thus, she is Trade Union, Yuriy Lukanov, said at a Dubyna, head of Naftohaz Ukrainy under clearly the main target in this case – the press conference in Kyiv on May 3. He 56 M hrv for Independence Day parade Ms. Tymoshenko’s premiership. Both are third initiated against her since the current explained that in 2010 the presidential charged with exceeding their powers and guard repeatedly prevented journalists KYIV – The Defense Ministry of authorities came to power in early 2010. Ukraine will provide 56 million hrv for inflicting massive economic damage on For a case orchestrated by circles from from performing their professional duties, the parade to mark the Independence Day Ukraine by concluding the January 2009 the Party of Regions, it may seem ironic and footage containing criticism of the of Ukraine from the budget funds gas supply agreement with Russia’s that charges against Ms. Tymoshenko president was withdrawn from broadcast- assigned for this purpose, a source in the Gazprom, allegedly in breach of Ukrainian include disobeying negotiation guidelines ing. Some 12 cases in which journalists’ ministry told Interfax-Ukraine on May 2. laws. from the then president, Viktor rights were violated by the presidential “No additional funds will be provided for Technically, Mr. Dubyna signed the Yushchenko. In fact, Yushchenko’s energy administration were noted in the rating, the parade. The total amount allocated for agreement for Ukraine, capping negotia- team had brought the notorious said Mr. Lukanov. He added that Prime the parade will be UAH 56 million. This tions between Prime Minister RosUkrEnergo into Ukraine in 2006, with Minister Mykola Azarov ranked second is the money envisaged in the budget of Tymoshenko and Russian Prime Minister the president himself providing political in the rating due to the fact that his guard the Defense Ministry,” the source said. Vladimir Putin, both of whom attended cover for the deal. The Ms. Tymoshenko used force against journalists and because He also added that this decision was the signing event in Moscow. government’s main goal in the January his press service required publishers to taken at a meeting of a coordinating com- Hardly anyone, in Ukraine or abroad, 2009 negotiations (and in defending suc- have materials approved by the prime mittee on preparations for the 20th anni- doubts that President Viktor Yanukovych’s cessfully against Gazprom’s cut-off of minister’s press secretary. An official of versary of Ukraine’s independence. A government has inspired these criminal supplies that month) was to remove Kyiv City State Administration, number of media outlets reported that the proceedings. RosUkrEnergo from the Russia-Ukraine Volodymyr Storozhenko, ranks third. Defense Ministry estimated the prelimi- Some Ukrainian officials and commen- gas trade. The January 2009 agreement According to Mr. Lukanov, in April 2010 nary cost of the parade to mark the anni- tators suggest that the agreement can be achieved that goal. Under the Party of Mr. Storozhenko “was rude to a televi- versary at 320 million hrv. Later, Defense annulled, and the gas price re-negotiated Regions government, RosUkrEnergo is sion reporter and threw her microphone Minister Mykhailo Yezhel said the parade in Ukraine’s favor, if Ms. Tymoshenko back, linked to the same figures who had into the trash can.” (Interfax-Ukraine) and Mr. Dubyna are proven to have violat- allied tactically with Mr. Yushchenko in would cost half as much: “Not 320 mil- ed Ukraine’s legislation when negotiating the twilight of his presidency. Yanukovych defends Kharkiv accords lion hrv, but much less, half as much.” and signing the agreement. Some even However, leaders of the Party of (Interfax-Ukraine) credit the current government with orches- KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor Regions and party-affiliated industrial Ukrainians write on ‘Truth Wall” trating the prosecution as a tool for pres- Yanukovych has said that he knew what he interests do not intend to challenge was doing when he was signing the agree- suring Moscow to re-negotiate the gas Moscow in international courts any time KYIV – Ukrainians can leave their ment in Kharkiv about the prolongation of price. According to this scenario, Ukraine soon. The Kyiv newspaper Segodnya, an opinions on the work of the administration the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s deployment would appeal to arbitration courts in outlet for the Party of Regions and and state their wishes on the symbolical in Crimea in exchange for a reduced gas Stockholm or London to invalidate the Donetsk industrialists, has published an “Truth Wall” erected on Kyiv’s price for Ukraine. “I am giving an answer agreement on grounds of its noncompli- extensive debate on this issue, with almost Khreschatyk on May 1. The organizer of to this question to those politicians who ance with Ukrainian laws. In a variation all participants warning against the risks this event is the National Forum of Trade are arguing round and round the subject. I on this wishful scenario, Moscow would of going to arbitration against Russia Unions of Ukraine. “I don’t think we will want to tell these so-called patriots that I settle with Ukraine and re-negotiate the (Segodnya, April 18). hear anything positive this year because did it knowingly, in order to save the coun- gas price, rather than going to internation- Evidently, industrialists are loath to the social policies in the country, unfortu- try, to raise the level of the economy, and I al arbitration and facing demands to dis- jeopardize the stable supplies of Russian nately, do not benefit people,” Myroslav close secret documents there (Zerkalo gas; while the government (mainly at their took this step together with the govern- Yakibchuk, chairman of the National Nedeli, April 23). prompting) is considering a wide range of ment,” Mr. Yanukovych said during a Forum of Trade Unions of Ukraine, told Inna Bogoslovskaya, a prominent mem- possible economic concessions to meeting with veterans in the town of Tsibli reporters on May 1. Mr. Yakibchuk said he ber of Parliament from the governing Moscow, in return for a second round of on May 4. He said Ukraine currently gets believes the erection of such a wall on Party of Regions chairing the Verkhovna cutting the price of gas (Eurasia Daily $4 billion a year for the deployment of the May 1 is a tradition that has been followed Rada’s special commission to investigate Monitor, April 22). Black Sea Fleet in Crimea (before signing the gas agreement, on April 11 launched President Yanukovych has weighed in the agreement Ukraine was receiving $98 (Continued on page 14) that line of speculation. Inasmuch as the with a legal argument against resorting to agreement is illegal under Ukrainian law, international arbitration. According to she and others claim, Ukraine can use the him, proving that the agreement was nego- same agreement’s arbitration clause and tiated unlawfully from a Ukrainian stand- The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 seek its re-negotiation in the Stockholm point could not cause Russia to annul or court. re-negotiate it. Such a finding would have An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Ms. Bogoslovskaya was speaking on no bearing on Russia’s actions in conclud- a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. the same day (April 11) that the Procurator ing that agreement. Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Ukraine raises $790 million for Chornobyl shelter project

by Pavel Korduban tor No. 4 by 2015 (Channel 5, April 20). have been reluctant to contribute funds, Chornobyl, including Kyiv. The EBRD Eurasia Daily Monitor The Ukrainian website Kommentarii citing financial problems at home. was appointed to manage the fund. In reported on April 19, citing officials from Others, such as Denmark, argued that 1999, the initial commitments of some International donors committed a total the European Bank for Reconstruction Ukraine should first abandon nuclear $300 million were almost doubled, and of some 550 million Euros ($790 million and Development (EBRD), that the technology in power engineering more foreign governments promised to U.S.) for the Chornobyl Shelter Facility remaining sum would be collected within (Kommersant-Ukraine, April 20). contribute at donor events in 2000 and (CSF) fund at the donor conference in the next several months or even weeks. However, Kyiv made it clear that more 2005. The CSF project was originally Kyiv on April 19. Although this is less Ukraine’s leadership addressed con- reactors would be built at Ukraine’s estimated at $768 million. While the than the Ukrainian government originally cerns that the money may be misappro- nuclear plants during the next several money was provided, the rising costs of hoped to raise, it is still an achievement priated given the notoriously high level years as the country continues to rely on materials and new safety standards given that the global economy has not of official corruption in the country. Mr. nuclear energy, which accounts for pushed the prices up since the CSF fund recovered from the financial crisis. The Yanukovych said the use of funds would around 50 percent of domestic electricity was established, hence the need to collect recent nuclear accident at the Japanese be monitored by international organiza- generation. more funds, the task which the April 19 nuclear plant Fukushima 1 must have tions, primarily the EBRD (Interfax- The CSF fund was set up as a result of conference largely accomplished. attracted more media attention to Ukraine, April 20). Prime Minister a G-7 initiative in 1997, since the con- Chornobyl, consequently it was easier for Mykola Azarov assured the donors that crete covering hastily erected over reac- The article above is reprinted from Ukraine to attract additional donors. At spending money from the CSF fund in a tor No. 4 immediately after the disaster Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission the same time, this prevented Japan, one transparent manner was “a matter of in the 1980s started to crumble threaten- from its publisher, the Jamestown of the key donors, from contributing honor” for his government (Ukrayinska ing to re-contaminate areas near Foundation, www.jamestown.org. more to the CSF given that it now has a Pravda, April 20). similar expensive problem to cope with. The EBRD, which manages the CSF The Ukrainian government hoped to fund, was the first to declare its readiness raise the equivalent of $1.07 billion for to contribute to the fund ahead of the OSCE media freedom representative the CSF fund at the donors’ conference. conference. EBRD Vice-President Horst This, according to the Chornobyl zone Reichenbach announced on March 29 in administration, is needed in order to con- Kyiv that the EBRD was ready to con- speaks on World Press Freedom Day tinue work to erect a new concrete struc- tribute at least $173 million, and that it ture to protect Chornobyl’s No. 4 reactor, could provide up to 25 percent of the OSCE “Anna Politkovskaya, Heorhii which was destroyed in the world’s worst total if other donors agreed to commit Gongadze, Paul Khlebnikov, Elmar ISTANBUL – OSCE Representative on nuclear accident 25 years ago, on April more (RBK-Ukraine, March 29). Huseynov, Yury Shchekochikhin, Slavko Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović 26, 1986. Additionally, about $200 mil- European Commission President Jose Čuruvija, Georgi Stoev and many other lion from the fund should also be used to marked World Press Freedom Day on Manuel Barroso, who arrived in Kyiv courageous journalists lost their lives for build a nuclear waste storage facility in May 3 by urging all 56 participating states one day before the donors conference, revealing inconvenient truths. We still do Chornobyl. The total cost of the project of the Organization for Security and said that the commission’s contribution not know who ordered their killings,” she is estimated at $2.3 billion (www.com- Cooperation in Europe to do more to curb would amount to $158 million (UNIAN, said. “Reminding the respective govern- ments.ua, March 28). The arch-shaped April 18). violence against journalists and ensure a ments of their duty to conclude the inves- 105-meter high and 150-meter long sar- The bulk of the sum was contributed safe work environment for the media. tigations of these horrid crimes is my pri- cophagus, or shelter, is being built by the by the richest Western nations. The “Today, as the world honors the free mary obligation.” French construction company Novarka, United States was the main donor, com- press that on a daily basis helps us to “Nothing is known still about the fates while the New Jersey-based company mitting $124 million to the CSF fund. improve our democracies and pursue our of cameraman Dmitry Zavadsky, who has Holtec International is working on the Russia, which along with the U.S. and development goals, I call on all OSCE been missing for more than a decade, or nuclear waste facility after winning a France has commercial interests in states to take broad measures to ensure the journalist Vasyl Klymentyev, who disap- respective Ukrainian government tender Ukrainian nuclear power projects, prom- most favorable and safe environment for in 2005. ised to contribute $65 million, and their media,” Mijatović said in an address peared in 2010,” Ms. Mijatović added. Ukrainian President Viktor France committed $68 million. Ukraine’s to the Freedom for Journalists Congress in She also recalled that Eynulla Yanukovych expressed gratitude to the contribution to the fund amounted to $42 Istanbul. Fatullaev, Ramazan Yesergepov, donors in his speech to the conference. million. Canada, which gave money to “Murders, violent attacks, intimidation Dilmurod Saiid, Irina Khalip, Nedim He estimated the sum collected at 550 Chornobyl projects in the past, abstained of journalists and their family members, Şener, Solijon Abdurahmanov and other million Euros and said the remainder from contributing due to its upcoming various forms of harassment and criminal- prominent journalists remain in custody or should be raised shortly, making it possi- election. Several Western nations, such ization of speech thwart the work of free await trials in retaliation for their critical ble to complete a new shelter over reac- as Spain and the Republic of Ireland, media serving their audiences,” she said. writing. The representative emphasized that Ms. Mijatović stressed that strict gov- journalists are killed in the OSCE region ernment regulation of media and criminal- every year and that dozens suffer from izing speech leads to harassment of jour- attacks aimed at preventing them from nalists, can provoke violence and stigma- U.S. simplifies visa regime for Ukrainians reporting. Even more face administrative tizes the entire profession. A special OSCE event addressing jour- Interfax-Ukraine meeting at the ministry on April 7 this barriers and lawsuits that obstruct critical year. investigative reporting. nalists’ safety will bring together leading KYIV – The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs “In the context of the further liberal- “Many crimes against journalists media representatives and government Ministry has said that the United States ization of the visa regime and the deepen- remain unpunished. I call on all govern- officials to tackle these issues in Vilnius has unilaterally simplified its visa regime ing of interpersonal contacts, the U.S. ments of the OSCE area to regard offenc- on June 7-8, 2011. The OSCE representa- for Ukrainians, and citizens who obtained side has announced its unilateral decision es and harassment against the media as tive has dedicated 2011 to the safety of visas a year ago will now not have to be to cancel from April 20 this year for the direct threats to democracy. I urge them to journalists and media freedom, which are interviewed to obtain them again. citizens of Ukraine who have already condemn and investigate these acts with priority issues of the Lithuanian OSCE Ministry spokesperson Oleksander received U.S. visas in the last 12 months the utmost vigour,” Mr. Mijatović said. Chairmanship. 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Demjanjuk defense presents closing arguments in Munich

MUNICH – John Demjanjuk’s lawyer, said Mr. Demjanjuk and other Ukrainian crimes carried out abroad by foreigners; death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Ulrich Busch, in presenting the defense’s prisoners of war “were considered subhu- and that, for decades, they considered Mr. Demjanjuk denies that he served as closing arguments on May 3-5, stated that man; Jews, Ukrainians or Gypsies did not non-Germans who trained at the Trawniki a death camp guard and insists that he German investigators had failed to offer count” for the Nazis. camp too insignificant to prosecute. was a prisoner of war – a Red Army sol- concrete evidence of his client’s involve- As he began his closing arguments on The AP reported that Dr. Busch also dier captured by the Germans. The prose- ment in Nazi war crimes and have been May 3, Dr. Busch complained that the argued that the defendant deserves com- cution alleges that after his capture he inconsistent in their efforts to pursue sus- court hearing the case had failed to con- pensation from Germany for the time has volunteered to serve as a guard. pects. News about the closing arguments sider potentially important documents and spent in custody both there and earlier in According to the AP’s latest reports was reported by the Associated Press. testimony. The court on April 14 had Israel. He added that Germany is ulti- from the trial, several members of Dr. Busch said on May 3 that, regard- rejected the defense’s request to suspend mately responsible for Mr. Demjanjuk’s Munich’s Ukrainian community were on less of the trial’s outcome, the 91-year-old the trial due to newly found materials troubles over the decades. hand this past week to lend support to Mr. Mr. Demjanjuk is already “a victim of indicating that the FBI considered a cru- A verdict in the case is expected this Demjanjuk. German justice.” The next day he said his cial piece of evidence in the case to be month, with some news media reporting Closing arguments are to resume on client never served as a Nazi guard, and “quite likely fabricated.” that the verdict could be handed down as May 10. suffered under both the Soviet regime and According to AP reports, the defense early as next week. Prosecutors are seek- The trial in Munich began on the Nazis. attorney also said that West German offi- ing a six-year jail term for Mr. Demjanjuk November 30, 2009. Most observers have In his third day of closing arguments, cials had argued in the 1980s that their on charges that he was an accessory to the said they expect this will be the last major according to the AP, the defense attorney country didn’t have the right to pursue murder of 28,060 prisoners at the Sobibor Nazi war crimes trial.

“That’s the real indicator of how we from the misery of inflation have trouble Another 26 percent said they can Critics say... live, not the government’s statistical – alcohol prices have risen 21 percent. afford the basic things, but have trouble manipulation. Meanwhile, average It was even worse for utility bills, buying furniture and home appliances (Continued from page 1) income has increased 12 percent, or one- which doubled or in some cases tripled such as refrigerators. Only 6 percent third the pace of price increases,” he since the start of the new year. could be classified as middle-class than $250 a month, the State Statistics explained. Meanwhile the cheaper natural gas prom- Ukrainians (based on Western standards), Committee reported in February. Average prices for fruits and vegeta- ised by President Yanukovych – in being able to afford most anything except Meanwhile consumer prices on many bles were up 43 percent in March 2011, exchange for surrendering Sevastopol to paying for a home or automobile. basic staples have surged by between 20 compared to the same month in 2010, Russian bases for another 25 years – only Mr. Yakibchuk said the government and 50 percent during that same period, according to an analysis performed by benefited the nation’s industrial oli- needs to change the minimum living stan- according to economists such as Andriy APK-Inform, a Ukrainian agricultural garchs, Mr. Novak said. dard, along with the minimum wage, to Novak of the Committee of Economists news website. Domestic consumers of natural gas, $294.50 a month. For the 17 million of Ukraine and Dr. Oleh Soskin of the Prices tripled for buckwheat, a basic which is used to heat ovens and radiators, Ukrainians who make the current mini- Institute of Society Transformation. staple in Ukrainian homes, in February of saw prices increase by two-thirds since mum wage of $114 a month or less, life They dismiss government claims that this year, compared to the same month in Mr. Yanukovych became president, the hasn’t gotten better, as President inflation rose only 9 percent in March 2010, reported the Delo business website. economist said. Yanukovych promised. 2011, compared to the same month one Tea prices rose 40 percent during the About 32 percent of Ukrainians said “I had the feeling that I was in hell,” year ago. same period, potatoes are 30 percent they barely make ends meet from month said Ivan Misiats, a resident of the town “Taking into account the five main more expensive, the price for cabbage to month, sometimes even lacking money of Vyshhorod in the Kyiv Oblast who indicators of energy, transport, utilities, more than doubled, confectionary prices for food, according to a survey released took up the challenge of living for a medicine and food prices, then the gov- increased between 20 and 40 percent, and on February 24 by the Gorshenin Institute month on the minimum wage. “I made ernment’s year of economic work pro- bread is 12 percent more expensive, Delo in Kyiv. Another 32 percent said they had borsch the first week and parted with it duced real inflation of 45 to 50 percent,” reported. enough money for food but found it diffi- for the rest of the month. I couldn’t afford Mr. Novak said. Even those seeking a temporary escape cult to buy clothes or shoes. any more borsch. It was horrible.”

unions weren’t interested in such details. this to be honest?” he wrote. “Everyone scandals. ‘Khamokratiya’... While insulting the nation’s teachers, is simply registered on the minimum Observers noted that another key ele- (Continued from page 1) Mr. Tabachnyk conveniently ignored the wage and the rest is paid in envelopes.” ment of “khamokratiya” is lying blatant- real issues at hand, including liveable Anyone expecting the Yanukovych ly and unapologetically. Indeed, the lies wages for teachers, which are currently building in Kyiv with flags and placards team to have “evolved” since the Orange from the Party of Regions of Ukraine about $125 a month for newcomers and to demand higher wages. Revolution was deeply mistaken, report- have gotten so egregious that the U.S. When asked to comment on another rural teachers. The national average is ed Viktor Zamiatin, a journalist for government has had to correct them. protest planned for May 18, Mr. $294 a month, according to the State Ukrayinskyi Tyzhden (Ukrainian Week) Most notably, the U.S. Embassy on Tabachnyk told an April 28 videoconfer- Statistics Committee. magazine. April 18 issued a statement correcting ence that he didn’t understand the point Mihailo Brodskiy, the State “The very same arrogance, disdain the presidential press service, which of such protests because the 2011 budget Ombudsman on Deregulating Economic and egregious misunderstanding of issued a statement two days earlier in was already set and couldn’t be amended. Activity, demonstrated his own brand of objective reality are in their speeches, which it misquoted U.S. Sen. Jeff He recalled his Soviet high school, in “khamokratiya” when insisting that the interviews and actions,” he wrote in the Sessions (R-Ala.) as praising the which teachers taught for 18 hours per majority of Ukrainians weren’t working April 29 issue. Ukrainian government. week. The majority managed to squeeze for officially reported wages, but earning Then there’s the legislation of “kham- Mr. Yanukovych’s spin doctors in an additional three or four hours over- comfortable salaries unofficially. okratiya,” such as Olena Bondarenko’s claimed Sen. Sessions said, “I want to time. “What’s the average workweek in “I look at the statistics, which indicate work in canceling any quotas for commend the significant progress in the country today for a high school teach- the average wage in Kyiv is $429 [a Ukrainian music on the nation’s com- Ukraine’s development and introducing er?” he asked rhetorically. “I’ll answer month],” he wrote on his blog on March mercial airwaves, busting open the reforms.” that: 14 hours. That has declined to 12 14. “You don’t find this funny? Some of floodgates for Russian and American “Both the president’s press service hours in certain oblasts.” Moreover in the you in Kyiv work for such salaries?” pop music to swamp Ukrainian listeners. and some media outlets quoted Sen. Jeff early 1990s, Kyiv high school teachers He dismissed statistics for average A national deputy of the Party of Sessions without checking with him,” taught for an average of 30 hours, he Ternopil monthly salaries of $207.50 a Regions, Ms. Bondarenko not only has said the April 18 statement. “The quotes pointed out. month: “I don’t believe it.” Nor did he contempt for her own countrymen, but contained inaccuracies. The senator “Doesn’t that explain wages that are believe the state figures that showed has stoked contempt for the U.S. as well. strongly encouraged democratic reform one and a half to two times lower?” he 704,000 Ukrainians earn the monthly “Remember there was a [U.S.] and economic growth based on a strong asked, insisting that the protesting labor minimum of $114 a month. “You believe exchange program to teach the most tal- rule of law here in Ukraine.” ented economic students from Chile? In addition to “khamokratiya,” Ms. They were zombified in the right direc- Zabuzhko coined a new term to describe tion, returned to their homeland and President Yanukovych’s leadership, after May we help you? those naïve geniuses conducted all those he extended invitations to visit Ukraine economic reforms which allowed the and observe scantily dressed women ‘corporatocracy’ to take Chile under its during his presentation at the World To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, control,” she said in an October 2010 Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below). interview with a Kyiv newspaper. on January 28. Besides Mr. Tabachnyk, “With childlike shamelessness he Ukrainophobia is championed by other demonstrated to the world community Editorial – 3049, 3088 • Production – 3063, 3069 Party of Regions politicians, such as our ‘pornokratiya,’ inviting them to our Vadym Kolesnichenko, who accuses country as if to a sauna with whores,” Administration – 3041 • Advertising – 3040 Ukrainians – victims of Soviet geno- she said. “I’m afraid that the hapless, cides – of conducting “ethnocide” Soviet ‘elite’ truly doesn’t understand Subscriptions – 3042 against Russian-speaking Ukrainians, that an international summit isn’t a and Oleg Tsariov, who stokes interethnic ‘mafia summit of novi Russki.’” No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 5 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

The Ukrainian Weekly Telling the story of the Holodomor In December of last year, after we ran a centerfold featuring the proposed designs for the Holodomor memorial in Washington (December 5, 2010), we editorialized about that memorial (December 19, 2010), asking: “Where do things go from here?” We decried the lack of transparency in the process, questioning why the deci- A social revolt in the works sion on the five finalists who submitted designs for the monument, although made in December of 2009, was never officially announced. And we shared the concerns I don’t know how else to put it. This 40 percent more expensive since of art expert Alla Rogers, who commented that “the monument competition seems sucker’s gonna’ blow, sooner or later. President Yanukovych took office, to have ended in a resounding silence.” We also pointed out that it was never made Ukrainians are world renowned for reported the Delo business website. known how or when the ultimate winner of the competition would be chosen. putting up with a lot of suffering, but Consumer prices rose more than three Now, here we are more than four months later and things are no less ambiguous. there’s only so much before a significant times faster than Ukrainian wages in the In mid-March we and other news media received a curious e-mail message from number decides enough is enough. last year, according to Andriy Novak, the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States. The message, written in Ukrainian, The last uprising, in November 2004, chairman of the Committee of read: “Dear Colleagues: Please publicize in your mass information media this inter- was both a success and a failure. It con- Economists of Ukraine. view with sculptor Oleksandr Diachenko about the memorial to victims of the firmed that a distinct Ukrainian nation Meanwhile residents of Ukraine’s big- Holodomor.” The e-mail contained an attachment of a Ukrainian-language interview still exists, despite decades of genocide gest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, saw their prepared by Ukrinform and noted that permission was granted to reprint the piece. by the Soviet government. Yet that upris- utility bills double and even triple within We read the piece with great interest and were surprised to see this: “The con- ing failed to put in power a government a month or two. The price for cold tap test for best design was held by the Ministry of Culture [of Ukraine] in 2009. Its that serves the interests of the Ukrainian water – which isn’t even drinkable – winner was the well-known Ukrainian sculptor Oleksandr Diachenko – his pro- people. jumped five times within a month in one posal ‘Destroyed Sphere’ was the undisputed leader among 55 works presented Astute observers of politics expected central Kyiv district. by 34 competition participants.” Was this, then, the announcement of the compe- that the current government – led by The Kharkiv agreements were touted tition winner? Apparently not, as our sources explained this was just an indica- President Viktor Yanukovych and the as leading to a reduction in natural gas tion that this particular design had received the most votes. There still has not Party of Regions of Ukraine – would prices for Ukrainians, but they’ve instead been an official announcement of the winning design. The Embassy of Ukraine ignore the interests of the Ukrainian peo- increased by two-thirds for domestic con- was not able to give us concrete answers. Furthermore, those in the know here in ple in favor of a few select oligarchic sumers. In other words, Ukrainian sover- the U.S. say even they do know when or by whom the final decision will be clans. eignty for a quarter century was sacri- made, nor do they know anything more about the financing for the project, which Such expectations have been fulfilled. ficed on behalf of Ukraine’s industrial is supposed to be provided by Ukraine. With government approval, Donbas moguls, many of whom don’t even live in Our take: Ukraine’s authorities must favor the design submitted by Mr. Ukraine and can’t speak the Ukrainian Diachenko. Why else would the Embassy of Ukraine be promoting his interview industrial tycoon Rinat Akhmetov has acquired the Mariupol Metallurgical language. It was the oligarchs who bene- with Ukrinform, which is “The National News Agency of Ukraine”? And, there is fited from the base-for-gas deal. the indisputable fact that Mr. Diachenko’s abstract design probably pleases those Plant, a local television station in Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv’s central depart- The neo-Soviet fervor of the authorities, led by President Viktor Yanukovych, who are playing down the Yanukovych administration doesn’t seem Holodomor and insisting that it was not a genocide targeting the people of ment store (TSUM) and an additional 25 percent stake in electricity generator to be limited to military cooperation with Ukraine. Looking at the “Destroyed Sphere,” or “Zruynovana Kulya” in the Russian Federation and flying Soviet- Ukrainian, one would be hard-pressed to make a connection to the Holodomor. ZakhidEnergo. The Kyiv City Council – which the era flags on government buildings. No matter how eloquently the artist describes the sculpture’s symbolism – the The government has also re-created sphere, a symbol of unity and harmony, is cut; its wholeness is destroyed – the Party of Regions has virtually conquered without an election – is reviewing wheth- food shortages that were commonplace average person will simply not get it. Nor will the sphere engage the average during the Soviet era. Basic food staples passer-by, who will see it as simply yet another modern sculpture… and walk on. er to surrender electricity generator such as flour and bread began disappear- Fittingly, this week’s issue carries a report/commentary by Andrew Sorokowski KyivEnergo to Mr. Akhmetov, who is on ing in February and March, respectively. (page 9) about a panel discussion that took place recently in Washington to exam- the path to monopolizing Ukraine’s elec- For the first time since the last famine ine the design challenges for the D.C. memorial to the millions of Holodomor vic- tricity production. in 1947, supplies of buckwheat – a crop tims. The speakers were Ms. Rogers, an art gallery owner/director and artist, and RosUkrEnergo billionaire Dmytro adored by Ukrainians – disappeared from Roger K. Lewis, a prominent Washington architect, urban planner and retired pro- Firtash got his 11 billion cubic meters of store shelves in February, causing prices fessor. The major topics they addressed were the symbolism and aesthetic qualities natural gas back (it had been confiscated to more than triple in the last year. of such a memorial and the question of how to make it comprehensible to the gen- by former Prime Minister Yulia To remedy the problem, the eral public. The latter is key because, after all, the monument is not being built for Tymoshenko) and has established control Yanukovych administration decided to us Ukrainians and one of its goals is to educate the public about a genocide that of Ukraine’s chemical industry. He’s also import buckwheat from China of all plac- many surely are not aware of. expecting to get a $600 million bailout to es – a humiliating step for Ukrainians Having read the excellent account of the panel discussion, we must once again buy Nadra Bank, at the government’s which demonstrated more than anything emphasize our strong preference for the design of Washington architect Larysa expense. Mind you, this comes after the else that the current government is utterly Kurylas, whose “Field of Wheat” proposal is elegant, beautiful, respectful, not over- 2008 government bailout involving $1 incompetent in its economic policy. ly symbolic, with well-thought-out landscaping to make the best use of a triangular billion, which somehow vanished. Before these economic troubles, the piece of land in the midst of busy streets. The design also includes elements that It was expected that the administration nation’s discontent was limited to a few explain what the Holodomor was and provide basic facts about this genocide perpe- of President Yanukovych would take a categories of citizens: western trated by Stalin. Thus, it is not simply a beautiful work of art, but a memorial that pro-Russian foreign policy course, Ukrainians, the intelligentsia, pensioners will allow passers-by to experience its message. though the Kharkiv agreements exceeded and the petty bourgeoisie, who launched Our feeling is that if a monument to the Holodomor is to be erected in most observers’ expectations in just how a brief revolt in November against a new Washington, it cannot be just any design. It must be the right one that will effective- radical it would be. tax code that would have authorized ly tell the story of the Holodomor. To quote Prof. Lewis, it must not be “mute.” What wasn’t expected, however, was that the policies of the Yanukovych authorities to essentially wreck their live- administration would bring the economic lihoods. malaise that has been witnessed in the Consumer price inflation and food def- last six months in Ukraine. icits, however, affect every Ukrainian May Issues of foreign policy and individual directly, regardless of his or her socio- Turning the pages back... rights aren’t directly felt by the average economic background. Ivan. Most Ukrainians never see the One would think the Yanukovych administration would start to take swift Two years ago, on May 12, 2009, President Toomas Russian sailors of the Black Sea Fleet, 12 and most Ukrainians have never attended measures to reduce the boiling tensions Hendrick Ilves of Estonia spoke with Radio Free Europe/ among the increasingly dissatisfied mass- 2009 Radio Liberty correspondent Charles Recknagel, following a a protest in their lives. But every Ukrainian pays utility bills and buys es, yet top officials instead have been ribbon-cutting ceremony for the organization’s new broadcast indignant and dismissive ­— in the rude, food. headquarters in Prague. offensive manner typical of many of the Among the main messages of the 2010 Given Estonia’s position of being between the European Union and Russia, Mr. politicians of the Party of Regions. Yanukovych presidential campaign was Recknagel asked President Ilves to comment on the direction the Russian government “You need to take a shovel and feed that the Orange politicians were clueless was headed and how he would characterize the style of government that has developed your family,” was the comforting advice on business and economics, and that the in Russia. offered by Prime Minister Mykola Yanukovych team had the know-how to President Ilves underscored that Estonia was firmly in the EU, and criticized Russia’s Azarov to the average Ukrainian dealing reinvigorate the Ukrainian economy. lack of respect for human rights and free speech as a step back from what everyone with the 40 percent surge in vegetable That claim has proven devastatingly hoped. “Too many people, I think, in the West have said, ‘Oh well, there is capitalism prices in the last year. wrong, so far. so what else is [needed] there, let’s do business.’ And that kind of thinking we see per- Education Minister Dmytro Tabachnyk Articles in this week’s issue illuminate haps too much of in the West. The fundamental values that united us in the Cold War offended the nation’s teachers when he the severity of such problems. Economists don’t seem as strong in the West as we thought, because you see calls to ignore lack of commented that they earn such low sala- estimate that real inflation (not reported in human rights, a stifling freedom of speech, in order to make a dollar or to make a euro.” ries (ranging between $80 and $300 a official statistics) ranged between 20 and Commenting on human rights in Russia, President Ilves said, “the Cold War forced month) because they work less than they us to have a certain amount of backbone, moral rigor, that was, with very few exceptions, 50 percent in the last year. used to. Prices for dairy products rose 150 per- (Continued on page 16) cent, while fruits, vegetables and tea are (Continued on page 16) No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 7 IN THE PRESS: Comments The things we do ... on Yanukovych’s Ukraine by Orysia Paszczak Tracz

“Press Under Pressure,” Review and try reversing the advances it has made Outlook Europe, The Wall Street since the end of Soviet rule. Journal, April 20: “ ‘There is a risk of backsliding, “…Media independence has long been including the rise of authoritarian tenden- Kvitka long ago imperiled in Ukraine. The country ranks cies,’ Ms. Tymoshenko said in an inter- 131st out of 178 nations for press free- view in Brussels. ‘If those negative ten- Everyone in the Ukrainian world and Valdimir had remembered her singing at dom according to Reporters Without dencies are not confronted, then Ukraine beyond knows Kvitka Cisyk’s two best- Soyuzivka, where she worked for the Borders. Although the criminal code might come very close to the situation we selling and beloved albums: “Kvitka” summer. includes protections for journalists, observe in a number of countries in the and “Dva Koliory/Two Colors.” Ms. Kozak recalled: “The studio was respect for these laws is uneven. Arab world where the government is But there is an earlier album, a LP rented for a limited time. When I arrived, Reporters are often the targets of litiga- oppressing, and fighting with, their own from 1972, called “Ivanku and Other Kvitka and I were introduced and we tion by politicians, businessmen and people, and the opposition put in jail,’ she Favorite Songs of Young Ukrainians” immediately started working. (She was criminal groups. Mysterious killings and said. … (Midney label). The back of the LP Miss Soyuzivka that year, so she needed assaults are not uncommon. “ ‘The current government still reads: Irena Biskup Orchestra & singers no introduction.) She was very profes- The situation has deteriorated consid- believes the doors to Europe are closed featuring Kvitka Cisyk and Valdimir. sional. I seem to remember that at one erably under Mr. [Viktor] Yanukovych, from the side of the European Union, Vocal harmony: Halyna Kozak and point there was a very slight difference who since winning office last year has but… it is the responsibility of Ukraine, Miroslav Mahmet, English lyrics: Yuri of opinion, but Kvitka acquiesced to brushed aside many niceties of democrat- first of all, to make sure these doors will Turchyn, Produced, arranged and con- comply with the directions given. I don’t ic governance in order to consolidate be open,’ Ms. Tymoshenko said. She ducted by BVM. All selections published remember if Irena Biskup was there. power. Mr. [Brian] Bonner’s sacking [as stressed the need for fair and competitive by Midney Music Co. (BMI). Cover Kvitka and I both wore headsets and chief editor of the Kyiv Post] came just privatization, an effective legal frame- photo: BVM. Jacket design: T. Shepko. were in separate glass booths, so that we five days after the editor of another work to fight corruption, and a free-trade Midney, Stereo P-0102. could see each other. One of the tracks Ukrainian newspaper was dismissed, agreement with the EU. … Unless I am mistaken, only bandurist we recorded several times, so that Kvitka apparently for publishing an article criti- “She also said North African and Arab Victor Mishalow of Toronto mentioned also sang harmony to her own voice. My cal of the president. In both cases the countries in the midst of revolution the first album in his notice about her voice was there for harmony and to add newspapers’ publishers deny acting under should learn from Ukraine’s experience death to the online group Infoukes in texture. We sang one song after another. official coercion. Even if they are telling after the Orange Revolution, when oppor- 1998. In my review of “Dva Koliory” Kvitka was very pretty, very focused and the truth, the repressive atmosphere that tunities to reform were missed. ‘As we’re [The Ukrainian Weekly, December 2, determined. She asked for no breaks. We such incidents engender will put pressure painfully learning now, it’s not enough 1990], I wrote “A long time ago, Kvitka worked until our time was up, said on other journalists and watchdogs to just to have a revolution,’ Ms. was a pioneer, with her album ‘Ivanku’ ‘goodbyes’ and I walked back to the hold their tongues. Tymoshenko said. ‘It’s important to have (with Irena Biskup). She received four … Graft today threatens not just the train… I got paid with a copy of the a strategy, and to implement this strategy top awards at the Festival ’88 of contem- functioning of Ukraine’s political system, album... I believe the girl on the [album] after the regime change has been porary Ukrainian North American music but the country’s economic health as cover is Irena Biskup’s daughter.” Ms. achieved.’ ” in Edmonton.” Kozak is a master artist and master cho- well. A free society benefits when jour- The song list: Side 1 – “Gari, Gari” nalists thrust such issues into the open. reographer of Ukrainian folk dance as “Mistrusting Yanukonomics,” by (popular Scout song), “Ivanku” (folk recognized by the Commonwealth of Restrictions on press and public assembly Alexander Motyl, March 25, in his blog song from the Lemko region, Ukraine), only leave them to fester in the darkness. Pennsylvania. “Ukraine’s Orange Blues” on the “Spring in the Rain” (BVM), “My Love Mr. Turchyn, owner and operator of “…More and more, Ukraine looks like World Affairs journal’s website: is Returning” (Ukrainian Folk Song), a country with all the correct democratic Wheatsheaf Productions in Roselle, N.J., “…Public opinion surveys show that “My High Mountain” (Ukrainian folk remembers: machinery in place but an authoritarian trust in Yanukovych has plunged, and it’s song). Side 2 “Tsyhanochka” (Gypsy heart still beating at its core.” “Many memories from that album. I not hard to see why. He could have Love of Mine), “Unforgettable Brown was 19. Kvitka was 16. Mrs. Biskup was “Kuchma charged,” Editorial reached out to the national democrats Eyes” (Ukrainian folk song), “Gently the social director (playing accordion and Comment, Financial Times, March 27: who had voted for Yulia Tymoshenko, but Flows the Danube” (Ukrainian folk singing) at Suzy-Q under then manager “It has taken 11 years, but last week’s chose instead to bulldoze his way to song), “Trembita” (BVM) (Carpathian of the resort Mr. [Walter] Kwas. I charging of Leonid Kuchma, Ukraine’s super-presidential status, roll back Shepherd’s Horn), “Come Away” (BVM) worked as a busboy that summer. Kvitka former president, in connection with the Ukrainian language, culture, and identity, / “Golden Leaf” – Ukrainian lyrics by came as a guest with her parents. I partic- murder of the journalist Georgy [Heorhii] and attack the democratic opposition. He Irena Biskup, “Play Old Gypsy, Play” ipated in jam sessions at the Q during Gongadze is a big step. The importance could have tried to produce a fair tax (Ukrainian Folk Song). weekends. Kvitka happened to join in. I for Ukraine and today’s president Viktor code, but chose instead to ignore the cen- Some of the songs are bilingual, in heard her sing. It was as if an angel Yanukovich [sic] – who says he wants to terpiece of any serious economic reform, both Ukrainian and English (lyrics by opened her mouth to say something and bring the country closer to the European thereby generating mass protests that cul- Yuri Turchyn). From these titles, we can music just came out. We met. I encour- Union – of satisfactorily solving the grue- minated in the Entrepreneurs’ Rebellion see that Kvitka repeated some songs in aged her to sing. We were almost insepa- some case is difficult to overstate. of late November 2010. her later albums. There is no date on the rable after that. ...A transparent, fairly conducted trial “Yanukovych’s assault on the national jacket, but the people participating say it “Biskup wanted to do an album and allowing the former president to clear his democrats lost him the support of nation- is from 1972. Kvitka was a teenager at hired a Russian to arrange and produce. name or be properly convicted could ally conscious Ukrainians, and his indif- the time. The LP is long out-of-print, and The album was recorded at his studio in bring justice, and closure to a case that ference to the needs of small and medi- yet it was recently available online from Princeton. Kvitka sang the tunes wonder- has haunted Ukraine for a decade. um-sized enterprises lost him the support $9.70 to $22.00 to $77.18. fully before even having any voice train- “…There are, sadly, strong reasons to of the nascent middle class in both east- Tom Shepko, the jacket designer, was ing at Mannes College in NYC years doubt such an outcome. Mr. Kuchma may ern and western Ukraine. Yanukovych a multi-talented Ukrainian American later. The repertoire was chosen either by face further counts – he is so far charged then lost everybody’s support by failing who was an artist and a musician Biskup or the producer… I was given the only with ‘exceeding his authority’ – but to understand the obvious: that a reformer involved in many artistic endeavors. In assignment to write the English lyrics for the 10-year statute of limitations on most asking the people to make sacrifices must researching this article, I tried to contact the songs. Can’t remember whether all of crimes has expired. So the former presi- be perceived as honest, frugal, and incor- all the individuals involved. I was told the songs had English lyrics. But the dent, even if found guilty of involvement, ruptible. People—and especially people that Ms. Biskup and Miroslav/Myron intent was ‘crossover,’ if I interpret the could escape jail, though prosecutors say living on the margins of subsistence, like Mahmet are deceased. Numerous intent correctly. courts can cancel the time limit. … most of his proletarian constituency in attempts to reach Wolodymyr “The producer/arranger gave Kvitka a “Yet the conduct of a proper trial eastern Ukraine—will endure pain only if Starosolsky (Valdimir) and Boris Midney leather briefcase as compensation. I got would strengthen Mr. Yanukovich’s claim they believe their leader will endure pain. were unsuccessful. The site allmusic.com nothing. No contract; ergo no way to sue, to be determined to combat corruption “Yanukovych has done the exact oppo- notes that “Russian-born pioneering as though we would know anything and push through economic reforms. It site. He’s been living high on the hog in a dance music producer/arranger Boris about that sort of thing. I confronted the could also help address criticisms that he huge villa on a questionably appropriated Midney was among the principal archi- guy in the studio and he berated me for has eroded democratic freedoms since estate; he dresses like a hotshot Wall tects of the Eurodisco sound – one of the even asking for anything. And Kvitka coming to power a year ago. If he is seri- Street investment banker; he’s driven to first to exploit the full potential of said nothing. Just sang so beautifully. It ous about adopting European values, he work in a limo, thereby causing massive 48-track recording, his trademark blend was the best Uke album ever recorded has much work ahead. The case will be traffic jams in downtown Kyiv; he’s sur- of strings, horn and percussion created a until then. Of course, she went on to do closely watched, in the EU and U.S. too.” rounded himself with corpulent ministers sound as deep and lush as any heard dur- many more illustrious things after... who appear to have their fingers in every ing the disco era.” “I wrote the English lyrics for the Mr. Midney was the producer and, “Ukraine Opposition Warns of conceivable pot. And his rule rests on the Biskup album the night before the ses- through Ms. Biskup, Valdimir was the Setbacks,” by Frances Robinson, Wall Party of Regions, a political machine sions were to begin. I stayed up all night one who got the group together to record Street Journal Europe, March 28: consisting of beefy pogromchiks, shifty reading poetry of various sources and the album. He had put out his own epon- Ukraine opposition leader Yulia crooks, and unabashed corruptioneers. album liner notes for inspiration. Don’t ymous album earlier. Tymoshenko said the country is hovering Ukrainians would sacrifice for a Martin know how I was able to do it, but it was Halyna Kozak of Philadelphia remem- between oppressive authoritarianism and Luther King; they’d be crazy to sacrifice done. There were no edits to the lyrics. bers that she was invited to participate in European integration, and a failure to for a Nero. …” Amazing first draft stuff. I’m sure, if I address corruption and safeguard demo- the recording by Valdimir. Even though cratic institutions could lead to the coun- (Continued on page 15) she was (and is) primarily a dancer, (Continued on page 9) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

John Tefft: Democracy and why it is so important for Ukraine

Following is the text of U.S. western parts of the country, with longer Ambassador John Tefft’s remarks at Kyiv experience of Polish, Lithuanian and Polytechnic Institute on April 27. (The text Austrian rule might not belong culturally was released on the website of the U.S. to the Western European block – and Embassy in Ukraine.) might even choose to split from eastern Ukraine. In the past two decades of I want to thank Rector [Mykhailo] Ukrainian independence, many have Zgurovsky for inviting me to KPI to speak seized on Huntington’s analysis to suggest to you today. My subject is democracy and that Ukraine lies on some sort of fault line why it is so important for Ukraine. Now between the West and East, between you might ask yourself why the American democracy and a more authoritarian ambassador is coming to the Kyiv model. For many this school of thought Polytechnic Institute to give a speech on suggests that Ukraine must either embrace democracy. the West and democracy. or the East and As I hope to show you, I believe fall short of democracy. democracy is vital for this country in and Huntington’s views have recently come of itself, but it is also vital for the develop- back into prominence with the outbreak of ment of entrepreneurship and innovation – revolution in many parts of the Arab for the economic future of this country. world. Many have now argued that And this is where you come in – the future Huntington was wrong – that the cultural technologists and innovators in this soci- context or civilizational choice is not the ety. I believe that your success and fundamental point. The fundamental point U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine’s success as a nation competing in is the desire of all peoples including peo- A view of the hall at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute during the U.S. ambassador’s speech. the globalized economy are intertwined ple in the Arab world to live their lives in with the successful evolution of democra- a free and democratic society. believe that whatever Ukraine’s ultimate St. Michael’s Square words that still apply cy and modernization in Ukraine. In an excellent March 4 essay in The relations with its European Union neigh- today: Let me try to explain by first painting a New York Times, the columnist David bors to the west (and I am convinced the “I know you have faced disappoint- bit of the backdrop to any discussion of Brooks argued succinctly that Huntington majority of Ukrainians want to be part of ments, and your dream is not complete. democracy today. Some of you may was wrong. Brooks wrote: “In retrospect, Europe and the European Union) and its You have your vote, but you may ask: Will remember that at the end of the Cold War, I’d say that Huntington committed the Russian and Belarusian neighbors to the it lead to have a real, positive impact? You the American scholar Frank Fukuyama Fundamental Attribution Error. That is, he east and north, I think the Ukrainian peo- have your freedom, but you may ask: Will famously declared in a 1989 article that ascribed to traits qualities that are actually ple have made it abundantly clear that it lead to a better future? I ask you to look we had reached the “end of history.” In his determined by context. He argued that they desire freedom, independence and around you. From Lithuania to Poland to later 1992 book “The End of History and people in Arab lands… do not hunger for democracy – in short, the universal right the Czech Republic, those who chose open the Last Man,” Fukuyama argued that the pluralism and democracy in the way these of all people to determine their own future. societies and open markets like you, start- progression of human history as a struggle ed out with sacrifice, but they ended up between ideologies was largely at an end. with success… Fukuyama predicted the eventual global “Those of you gathered here should be en- “You are on your way. Ukraine has so triumph of political and economic liberal- abled to help build the future of Ukraine, much of what it takes to succeed in the ism. He wrote: global information age – strong universi- “What we may be witnessing is not just not driven to work in a foreign country. It ties, an educated society and partners will- the end of the Cold War, or the passing of ing to stand with you. All you need now is a particular period of post-war history, but is up to the current leaders of the country to stay on course and pick up speed. Open the end of history as such... That is, the the economy; strengthen the rule of law; end point of mankind’s ideological evolu- to encourage you to do so, by delivering on promote civil society; protect the free tion and the universalization of Western press; break the grip of corruption.” liberal democracy as the final form of the promises of democratic reform, judicial I would argue that many in that square human government.” listening to Bill Clinton got the message. The very next year, 1993, another dis- reform and the fight against corruption.” Of the requirements that President Clinton tinguished American scholar, Samuel listed, one of the areas in which Ukraine Huntington of Harvard published an has had the most success in the past equally famous and controversial essay in things are understood in the West. But it And here we get to another fundamen- decade is building a stronger civil society. Foreign Affairs called “The Clash of now appears as though they were simply tal point. I think democracy and modern- NGOs and other civic organizations con- Civilizations?” Huntington (who later living in circumstances that did not ization go hand in hand. Democracy and tinue to offer influential voices in guard- expanded his thoughts into a book) argued allow… those spiritual hungers to come to economic development go hand in hand. ing freedoms and encouraging needed that societies are divided along cultural the surface… But it seems clear that many This is as true in Ukraine as anywhere in reforms. Thanks in large part to their lines – Western, Eastern, Islamic, et cetera people in Arab nations do share a univer- the world. In an important article in efforts, government and opposition parties – and that there is no universal civiliza- sal hunger for liberty. They feel the pres- Foreign Affairs magazine in 2009, two recently came together in a rare effort to tion. Each cultural block adheres to its ence of universal human rights and feel professors, Ronald Inglehart from the draft and pass overwhelmingly a new law own distinct set of values. insulted when they are not accorded University of Michigan and Christian guaranteeing Ukrainians access to official Looking at this part of the world, them.“ Welzel from the Jacobs University information. Ukrainian civil society will Huntington believed that Ukraine and I think you can make the same point Bremen, argue that there is a growing have to remain engaged to ensure that this Russia largely belong to the same block of about Ukraine. Huntington’s artificial body of empirical evidence, “which sup- law is fully implemented, but it will be an civilization and therefore were likely to division of Western and Eastern Europe ports the idea that economic and techno- important tool in the hands of journalists, find common cause, however uneasy, but was wrong. Yes there are obviously histor- logical development bring a coherent set NGOs and all citizens to expose and help also raised the question of whether the ical differences and traditions. But I of social and political changes… and they put an end to corruption and waste. also bring growing mass demands for But clearly there are areas where democratic institutions and more respon- Ukraine has not yet lived up to the prom- sive behavior by elites. These changes ise of democracy sketched out by former make democracy increasingly likely to President Clinton. And here we come back emerge, while also making war less to our question of what democracy means acceptable to publics.” for Ukraine today. A little later in the article they argue: When I speak about democracy, I “The desire for freedom and autonomy are include the liberal values that we in the universal aspirations. They may be subor- United States and in Europe associate with dinated to the needs for subsistence and democratic institutions and norms. These order when survival is precarious, they include: freedom of speech and assembly, take increasingly high priority as survival freedom to participate in fair elections, becomes increasingly secure. The basic and freedom from unreasonable search of motivation for democracy – the human one’s home and seizure of one’s property. desire for free choice – starts to play an These are among the basic requirements increasingly important role. People place for all democratic societies, but they also growing emphasis on free choice in poli- are the elements of democracy that ensure tics and demand civil and political liber- those inalienable rights Thomas Jefferson ties and democratic institutions.” wrote about in our Declaration of What does it mean for Ukraine to be a Independence: life, liberty and the pursuit mature democracy? How would democra- of happiness. I do not think you need me cy benefit Ukrainians, in practical terms? to elaborate further today on freedom of When Bill Clinton visited Ukraine as speech and assembly, as these issues are U.S. Embassy Kyiv president of the United States almost elev- U.S. Ambassador John Tefft addresses students. en years ago, he spoke to a large crowd on (Continued on page 18) No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 9 NEWS AND VIEWS: The shape of famine Experts discuss Holodomor memorial proposals

by Andrew Sorokowski “Architect’s design statement: Memorial to victims of the Holodomor,” “The How do you express the sensation of Ukrainian Weekly,” December 5, 2010). hunger in concrete, stone, metal or glass? As Morgan Williams pointed out dur- It’s not an easy matter. How much more ing the discussion, the competition was difficult is it, then, to convey the experi- organized in a hurried fashion in the last ence of the mass starvation of millions of days of the administration of President people in a single monument. Add to this Viktor Yushchenko. The process, in his the need to present the fact that this took view, was faulty. Now, after last year’s place in a far-off country called Ukraine change of administration, financing over three-quarters of a century ago, and remains uncertain. that it was done deliberately. Prof. Lewis listed several aspects of Yet this is the task which the the basic conceptual question. Should the Holodomor memorial in Washington monument be symbolic? Should its aes- must achieve. thetic qualities be foremost? Should it tell The design challenges for the a story? Should it be universally under- Holodomor memorial were the subject of standable? a panel discussion held on February 17 at Ms. Rogers stressed the importance of Alla Rogers the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation in down- Roger K. Lewis town Washington (http://www.usukraine. a monument that is comprehensible not er for commemorations or other activi- org/events/holodomor-memorial-dc-dis- only to Ukrainians, but to all. Nor, she sphere – which is very abstract and can ties. It is also the only one that appears to cussion.shtml). Foundation President felt, should it simply convey the message, symbolize many different things. Prof. be a contextual, holistic design for a par- Nadia McConnell chaired the session, “pity me”; rather, it should have a grave, Lewis was not familiar with the symbol- ticular place. which featured Alla Rogers, owner and more profound effect on the onlooker, ism of the Ukrainian ritual towel (“rush- Attorney Arthur Belendiuk asked how director of the Alla Rogers Gallery and an like the Vietnam Memorial on the nyk”) in another one of the submissions. one could balance the different functions artist in her own right, and prominent Washington Mall. Because the site is on federal land, one of of a Holodomor memorial, including aes- Washington architect, urban planner and That monument, Prof. Lewis pointed the limitations on the design was that thetics. In reply, Prof. Lewis cited the professor emeritus Roger K. Lewis, out, has provoked criticism. Many veter- religious symbolism must be avoided – three principles of the first-century B.C. FAIA. ans and their families, unable to accept its evidently to forestall constitutional chal- Roman architect Vitruvius: commodity Prof. Lewis writes an award-winning abstract quality, have tried to add realistic lenges based on the non-establishment (that is, purposefulness in serving human weekly column for The Washington Post “embellishments.” These, in his opinion, clause of the First Amendment. needs), firmness and delight. A commem- called “Shaping the City” and appears are unfortunate. As images of the designs were shown orative monument is not primarily func- monthly on the “Kojo Nnamdi Show,” At the same time, conveying informa- to the group, Ms. Rogers described the tional, but should evoke emotion as well broadcast on WAMU-FM. He has written tion is an important function of commem- urban setting of the future memorial, not- as provide an aesthetic experience. The about, participated in and conducted vari- orative monuments. Thus, for example, ing the intense automobile and pedestrian viewers should be moved, remember it ous memorial design competitions. He is the veterans’ commission planning the traffic. Unfortunately, not all the artists and want to come back. There are no for- currently a trustee of the Peace Corps World War II memorial in Washington submitting designs had had an opportuni- mulas and few guidelines. Commemorative Foundation, which is provided for maps and informative texts. ty to survey the site. Prof. Lewis pointed In this writer’s opinion, the design seeking Congressional legislation autho- In fact, part of the historical narrative is out that the designer needs to understand submission by Ms. Kurylas meets all the rizing the creation of a monument near inscribed on the pavement. the setting. This, after all, will be an criteria. This is not only because it is sen- the center of Washington to mark the In the case of the Holodomor memori- urban monument, a part of the cityscape. sitive to the practical purpose and urban 1961 founding of the Peace Corps. al, education is a key factor. During the It must be designed “for this place.” context of the monument. It is also By agreement between the U.S. and discussion, Jurij Dobczansky observed The designer must also know the “pro- because the project’s central feature, a Ukraine, the land for a Holodomor that he had been commuting past the site gram” – that is, the intended use of the wheatfield depicted in relief which gradu- memorial has been designated: a small for 20 years. He felt that repeated expo- commemorative space. The Peace Corps ally moves from positive to negative, triangle where F Street and sure to the monument, and in particular to memorial, for example, is planned to subtly but unmistakably conveys the con- Massachusetts Avenue meet North the unfamiliar word “Holodomor,” would accommodate activities involving 200 or cept of mass starvation. Capitol Street, a busy intersection just a prompt passers-by to seek more informa- 300 people. As a member of the audience The Holodomor was a defining experi- block from Union Station and a few tion about this tragedy. remarked, one use of the Holodomor ence in the history of Ukraine. No gov- blocks from the Capitol. Since very few Americans know the memorial would be the annual November ernment that respects its people would A competition sponsored by Ukraine’s history of the Holodomor, commented commemoration of the Famine victims. fail to support a memorial to such an Ministry of Culture and Tourism has been Prof. Lewis, the monument must not be Most of the Holodomor submissions, however, treat the site simply as a show- event in a world capital like Washington. held, with five finalists – four from overly “mute.” This history must be pre- case for a work of art. In doing so, the Ukrainian government Ukraine, one from the United States – sented in some kind of synopsis, which In Prof. Lewis’ opinion, only Larysa should select a design that prompts the selected by an international jury. Funding could be appended to any of the design Kurylas’ project contemplates an experi- onlooker to try to comprehend the terrible by the Ukrainian government reportedly submissions. ential monument, where people can gath- enormity of the Holodomor. remains incomplete, with two years Prof. Lewis noted that most of those remaining to the U.S. government’s dead- submissions are symbolic. One of them line of 2013. (See Alla Rogers, features a pair of hands – in his opinion, “Holodomor Memorial in Washington: A an over-used cliché. Others, he felt, are progress report,” and Larysa Kurylas, enigmatic. One consists of a broken

Denysenko who at the time worked as a Kvitka... DJ at RL. It was an incredible experience for me knowing her.” (Continued from page 7) Mr. Turchyn continues in the music were to listen to it now, I would probably field, playing the violin in his jazz band make some changes. Kvitka made the Grupo Yuri (www.grupoyurijazz.com). English lyrics her own with no direction. Vasyl Lew, Kvitka’s uncle (her moth- “I remember being at Kvitka’s parents er’s brother), said that Ms. Biskup had an house in Ozone Park, N.Y., when the interest in young Ukrainian artists. More arranger showed up in a limo. He came in currently, he mentioned that in addition and presented Kvitka with a leather brief- to the street bearing her name in Lviv and case as her compensation for her record- a museum devoted to her in the local ing the vocals. Everyone was so grateful. high school, there will also be a young I sat here stunned. Of course, in retro- women’s sorority of Plast Ukrainian spect, the experience was for her just a Scouting Organization named for Kvitka stepping stone to much greater things. Cisyk. Now there’s a street named after her in Because the producer holds the rights Ukraine. to “Ivanku,” it is up to him if and when a “I know you are just focusing on this new release of this special album would album but I want to add some other happen. For us, it is a special gem: things. Kvitka and I performed for at Kvitka’s entry onto the musical stage. least two or three years more after that album. She sang my original tunes as if her own. We recorded for Radio Liberty Orysia Tracz may be contacted at many times under the aegis of Yuri [email protected]. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

REFLECTIONS ON SYNOD: The bishops have shown great courage

Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Bishops and Patriarch Sviatoslav visit with Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Vatican, U.S. bishops with Patriarch Sviatoslav. Tetiana Izhevska by Metropolitan Stefan Soroka ous Cathedral Choir lifted our spirits as sessions. So guarded were the delibera- sentation of historical facts and document- we prayed and reflected on the message tions that a group of six to eight police ed evidence of victims of the Famine. The holy father, Pope Benedict XVI, given by the Rev. Borys Gudziak in his stood guard at the gate of the complex, not The members of the Permanent Synod characterized the decision of the Electoral homily during the divine liturgy. Father allowing anyone to enter or leave. and the metropolitans of the United States Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Gudziak then gave us two additional The necessary documents were readied and Canada then accompanied His Catholic Church in electing its youngest reflections during the day as we prayed and signed, and the oaths of office admin- Beatitude Kyr Sviatoslav to Vatican City. bishop as the new major archbishop as and meditated on the holy process we istered. The papal nuncio dutifully carried All participated in a general audience with showing much courage. were preparing to enter. them off to be sent to the holy father for the holy father, at which the Ukrainian The well-deserved comment invited my The days of the Electoral Synod were his confirmation. We patiently awaited the crowd gave a tremendously loud testimo- reflection on the experience. Indeed, much marked by periodic prayer and the cele- formal announcement and confirmation ny to their presence and to their support courage was demonstrated by the partici- bration of Lenten services in the chapel at made by the holy father in Rome, on the for the newly elected major archbishop. pating 40 bishops. We listened to the Holy the Patriarch Josyf Slipyj Retreat House in Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Pope Benedict XVI appeared to be visi- Spirit in our deliberations and in the elec- Briukhovychi, located outside of Lviv. Mother on the Gregorian Calendar, the bly moved by their enthusiasm, as evi- tion process. That took courage. It Preparations for the Electoral Synod were same date on which our newly elected denced by his rising to acknowledge the demanded our letting go of our own per- magnificent. Special polling booths and major archbishop was ordained a priest. new major archbishop and the Ukrainian ceptions of what might be or should be. ballots had been prepared listing all the Our Blessed Mother was overseeing the faithful during the singing of “Mnohaya We were called to listen to the directions eligible bishops. initiation of this newly elected spiritual Lita.” of the Holy Spirit in the atmosphere of We prayed for the guidance of the Holy shepherd of her Ukrainian nation. His Beatitude Kyr Sviatoslav then met prayer we found ourselves in. Spirit as each election session took place. Our next destination was Kyiv’s with Pope Benedict XVI on the next day The Electoral Synod began with a day And then it happened. So quick and deci- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection in private, and then with the accompany- of discussions and sharing as to our per- sive was the deciding voting session when of Christ, where on Sunday, February 27 ing Ukrainian Catholic hierarchs. The ceptions of the needs of our Church today. the new major archbishop was elected. I the newly elected spiritual shepherd of our days at the Vatican were also occupied We reflected on the nature of leadership believe that all of us paused in amaze- Ukrainian Catholic Church was installed with visits and discussions with Cardinal needed for progressing in already well- ment, wondering at what had just as its major archbishop. The cathedral was Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the established directions begun by our former occurred. And then, we patiently awaited filled with a standing only crowd of cler- Congregation for Eastern Churches, major archbishop, Cardinal Lubomyr the newly elected candidate’s response to gy, religious and faithful, eager to hear the Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, secretary of Husar. There was some additional reflec- the question as to whether he accepted. first proclamations of His Beatitude Kyr State for the Vatican, and Archbishop tion as to our shared vision for our Church Our newly elected shepherd heard and felt Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Nikola Eterovic, secretary-general of the being developed by the committees of the call of the Holy Spirit. The call was so The participants and witnesses included Synod of Bishops in Rome. bishops, clergy and laity commissioned by decisive that it could not be ignored. So, Patriarch Gregory III (Laham) of Antioch Particularly meaningful and joyful were the Synod of Bishops. he humbly accepted. The reaction was one of the Melkite Greek-Catholic Church; the the periodic meetings and reception On the next day, we entered St. George of great joy. 40 participating Ukrainian Catholic bish- offered by Ukraine’s ambassador to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Lviv for The clergy, religious and faithful await- ops; the apostolic nuncio, Archbishop Ivan Vatican, Tetiana Izhevska. the celebration of a pontifical divine litur- ed the announcement of who was to suc- Jurkovič; the episcopal representative and A pontifical divine liturgy celebrated by gy. We prayed for the intervention of the ceed the patriarchal throne, relying heavily secretary of the Congregation for Eastern our new patriarch with the Ukrainian Holy Spirit in the electoral process of on rumors, and guessing at what was Churches, Archbishop Cyril Vasil, S.J.; Catholic hierarchs was celebrated at St. choosing our chief shepherd. The marvel- occurring in the closed and guarded voting many bishops of other Eastern Catholic Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Sobor in Churches, and representatives of the three Rome, with many of the clergy, religious Ukrainian Orthodox Churches in Ukraine. and faithful living in Rome participating. All gathered in this yet-to-be-completed A special meeting offering an opportunity holy temple to pray for the newly installed to meet with the newly elected major arch- spiritual leader of the Ukrainian Catholic bishop concluded the day’s celebration at Church worldwide. The Holy Spirit was at St. Sophia. work. The courage of all who chose to be Take courage, my brothers and sisters present prevailed. A luncheon reception in Christ. The election and installation of a for 1,000 guests followed the pontifical new spiritual leader for our Ukrainian divine liturgy. The wife of the former pres- Catholic Church is yet another invitation ident of Ukraine, Kateryna Yushchenko by the Holy Spirit for us to courageously was among the many special guests who step forward in our faith. Take courage to came to personally offer their greetings to listen to the prevailing wind of change His Beatitude Kyr Sviatoslav Shevchuk. being initiated by Almighty God for you A one-day session of the Synod of and for me within our Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Church. was held on the Monday immediately fol- Let us not hesitate in our response of lowing the magnificent installation of the love and charity in doing all we can with new major archbishop. Opportunity was our newly elected spiritual father in the made for the bishops to visit a number of service of our holy Church. Let each of us the places of religious and historical inter- live and act as people of hope. est in Kyiv. Let us pray unceasingly for His It is a city witnessing much growth and Beatitude Kyr Sviatoslav Shevchuk, that renewal. Most notable was the new monu- he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all ment to the Holodomor, or Great Famine his endeavors in the service of God’s Holy in Ukraine of 1932-1933 in which more Church. And pray that the omophor of our than 7 million Ukrainians died in the man- Blessed Mother warmly surround his made Famine engineered by Stalin. The actions done in the service of her Son, Ukrainian Catholic hierarchs visit the crypt of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica. monument provides for an excellent pre- Jesus Christ the Lord. No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19 No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 13

Dr. Vasyl Truchly presents his collection of liturgical works at UIMA by Maria Kulczycky CHICAGO – On a blustery Sunday afternoon, a Chicago audience of music lovers experienced what one observer described as “a master class in choral music.” The relatively compact program included a multimedia mix of musical performances, videos, commentary and lessons on a vital but somewhat neglected legacy: Ukrainian liturgical music. The main hall and entrance of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art were festooned with immense religious images evocative of stained-glass, creating the atmosphere of a sanctuary. The stage was set for a program showcasing music col- lected and preserved by Prof. Ivan Truchly (1884-1975) over his long career as a conductor. A 34-member choir composed of some of the best voices in Chicago’s Orthodox and Catholic churches – many of them conductors themselves – was led by Dr. Vasyl Truchly, son of the professor and an eminent medical doctor. The brief musical interludes were inter- Walter Tun spersed by a narrative of the biography of The chorus composed of Chicago’s premier choir conductors and members. the Truchly family by Mychajlo Holian, a conductor and former music professor, The collection consists of “Liturgy” (Vol. ditions. Many would be surprised that the his professional achievements as well as and a presentation on the relevance of the I), “Funeral Services” (Vol. II), and beloved carol has pre-Christian roots. for his leadership roles in professional and Ukrainian language to the development of “Carols and Benefactions” (Vol. III). The name “schedrivky” is derived from cultural organizations. For many years, he its literature, music and history, by Olena The heirloom quality three-volume set the word for benefits or generosity and is conducted the distinguished male choir Smolynets. is now available to anyone interested in used to describe a generous, rich evening, Surma, the St. Volodymyr Ukrainian A short video of the performance of “A the subject. It is a treasure trove of notes full of well-wishing for a generous har- Orthodox Cathedral Choir Prometey and u Tsioho Khaziayina” by the Kyiv and lyrics capturing the liturgical canon vest, the fertility of the herd, or a happy St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church Chamber Choir, led by Dr. Truchly, on the and designed to be used by informal cho- family life. The collection of carols and Choir. occasion of the unveiling of a sculpture of ral groups and large professional choirs. benefactions contains 39 songs for a His limited “free” time was spent not Prof. Truchly by National Artist of “Liturgy” (Vol. I) is offered in two mixed choir and nine for a male choir. only in capturing the musical notation Ukraine Anatolyi Kisch at the Kyiv parts. The first includes a biography of Dr. Truchly is widely admired and Mohyla Academy, provided a rich coun- Prof. Ivan Truchly. An acclaimed scholar, respected in the Ukrainian community for (Continued on page 18) terpoint to the live renditions by the melo- Prof. Truchly devoted his adult life to dious Chicago chorus. They included meticulously collecting and annotating Stetsenko’s “Nova Radist,” Koshetz’s traditional Ukrainian melodies and songs, “Otche Nash,” and Leontovych’s “V Poli, with particular emphasis on those in the Poli” and “Schedryk.” A solo by soprano liturgical canon. For many years, he also Oksana Londeen graced “Pryletiv Sokil” conducted Ukrainian choral ensembles in by Stupnitsky. religious and secular performances. All the music performed – and much The Kyivan School of choral culture to more – has been captured in a three-vol- which Prof. Truchly belonged included ume collection edited and published by such icons of Ukrainian music as Mykola Dr. Truchly. During the program, he brief- Leontovych, Kyrylo Stetsenko, Mykola ly described the laborious process of con- Lysenko, Yakiv Yatsenevych and verting musical notation to type, initially Alexander Koshetz. In particular, his using a primitive typewriter designed for close friendship with Koshetz and that purpose. The contraption was on dis- Stetsenko nurtured a lively exchange of play in the hall. More recently, Dr. opinions and ideas that undoubtedly influ- Truchly has taken advantage of computer enced the creativity of these participants programs to complete the task. during the rich era of Ukrainian national In the decades since his father’s death, rebirth that began with the establishment Dr. Truchly has devoted himself to dili- of the Ukrainian National Republic in gently organizing the notations left in 1917. numerous notebooks. Through painstak- The music and text of the Liturgy of St. ing transcribing, writing, editing and John Chrysostom follow in part two. printing, he produced the three-volume set “Funeral Services” (Vol. II) was created of musical scores that cover distinct seg- to provide choirs with the required lyrics ments of the liturgical canon and contains and notations for liturgical services that centuries of Ukrainian choral tradition. had previously been performed without notes. The literary Ukrainian text adheres to the translations of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of 1921. The Kyivan style of the funeral service evokes an atmosphere of grave sadness and wailing. In its true execution, it mirrors the sorrow- ful spirit and lamentations of mourners bidding farewell to the departed. “Carols and Benefactionsi” (Vol. III) is a fountain of the culture and traditions of the Ukrainian people. The Ukrainian word for carol, “koliada,” is common to most Slavic languages. Benefactions, on the other hand, can be compared to English wassail songs in that they are an indepen- dent genre of songs with their own ethno- graphic role. Believed to date from the pre-Christian era, they are among the old- est examples of Ukrainian folk poetry. This event is generously sponsored by: One popular example of a benefaction is Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Boston Branch the song known in English as “Ring Ukrainian American Youth Association, Inc.; Boston Branch Christmas Bells,” but known as Ukrainian Federal Credit Union “Schedryk” in Ukrainian. The original Ukrainian American Educational Center of Boston, Inc. Dr. Vasyl Truchly at the podium. text bears no relation to our Christmas tra- 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

fied in Rome on May 1, was established and all those affected by the tragic acci- subsequent strike by most of the Kyiv Post NEWSBRIEFS by a decree of Bishop Mykolai Simkailo dent at Chornobyl 25 years ago this month. staff. Sen. Sessions strongly encouraged of the Kolomyia and Chernivtsi Eparchy democratic reform and economic growth (Continued from page 2) They emphasized that they want Ukraine of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. to succeed and noted that, in order to do based on a strong rule of law in Ukraine. “I hope that the patronage of the blessed (U.S. Embassy Information Service) for three years. “We keep this tradition so, Ukraine must move ahead rapidly with memory of Pope John Paul II will help the reforms, including economic, judicial and because it’s public opinion, people’s objec- kindergarten reach its completion and that Leaders to discuss nuclear safety tive position on the authorities, and the anti-corruption measures. These will willing parents – and I know there are attract foreign capital and spur vitally KYIV – In September, the United authorities should hear it,” he said. In the many of them – will be able to ensure their previous two years, thousands of opinions needed economic growth, they noted. The Nations will host a meeting of world lead- children a good Christian upbringing,” senators expressed their concerns to ers that will focus on strengthening nuclear and wishes were left on the wall and were said the bishop. Last year the Kolomyia Ukrainian officials about the deteriorating security. It was reported on April 20 that later forwarded to the Cabinet of Ministers Town Council transferred the building of investment climate and raised a number of U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and the president. The same thing will be the former kindergarten at 39 Ivan Franko done this year. The “Truth Wall” is a piece specific examples of where American made the announcement during his visit to St. to the charitable foundation Caritas of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant togeth- of plywood with a piece of paper attached the Kolomyia-Chernivtsi Eparchy. In the firms including those working in the grain to it. Anyone can write anything on it sector are not receiving fair treatment. The er with President Viktor Yanukovych of beginning of 2011, design estimates for the Ukraine and Director General Yukio using the attached pens. When the paper is delegation also met with the senior editori- restoration in the building were drawn up Amano of the International Atomic Energy full, it is replaced with a new piece. The al staff of the Kyiv Post and were briefed and serious fund-raising began. The direc- Agency. According to the U.N. secretary first inscriptions – mainly criticizing the tor of Caritas, Serhii Tryfiak, who was on recent developments that led to the fir- Ukrainian administration – appeared on appointed administrator of the site, ing of chief editor Brian Bonner and the (Continued on page 15) the Truth Wall five minutes after its erec- expressed hope that the Christian kinder- tion, an Interfax correspondent reported. garten would open in two years. (UNIAN, Among these inscriptions were Religious Information Service of Ukraine) “Government, shame on your prosecutors, they are for sale,” “We want to live, not Senators concerned about press freedom exist,” “Dissolve the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers,” “Where is the KYIV – A delegation of U.S. senators administration? What is it doing for the led by Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, people?” There were also some positive including Sens. Jeff Sessions, Mike Crapo statements. such as “Long live people of and Ron Johnson, visited Kyiv on April Ukraine!” and “Miners are champions.” 16-18. During their visit the delegation (Interfax-Ukraine) met with Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, Chief of the Kindergarten named after Pope John Paul II Presidential Administration Serhiy Lyovochkin, opposition leaders Yulia KOLOMYIA, Ukraine – In the town of Tymoshenko and Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, a representatives of civil society. Christian kindergarten named in honor of Throughout their meetings the senators Blessed Pope John Paul II, who was beati- expressed their sympathies to the victims CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS

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state awards on foreign nationals, it was nization Echo of Chernobyl (Israel) Oleg petition about the involvement of experts NEWSBRIEFS reported on April 26. The Order of Gaykin; the vice-president of the is aimed at conducting a comprehensive, Freedom was designated for President International Foundation Children of complete and objective investigation of (Continued from page 14) Valdis Zatlers of Latvia for “significant Chornobyl for Survival (USA) Mikhail the matters the examination is intended to personal contribution to overcoming the Grobman and others. (Ukrinform) solve, and for the use of modern tech- general, what is needed today is, on the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster, niques of examination... The defense’s one hand, to strengthen nuclear disarma- the implementation of international Sculpture honors Chornobyl firemen appeal is caused by the fact that the ment, and on the other to raise the level of humanitarian programs, and long-term examinations conducted in this case did nuclear safety worldwide. It is necessary to KYIV – A sculpture in memory of fire- fruitful social activities.” The Order of men who were liquidators of the accident not provide an answer to principal (key fully review the standards of nuclear safe- Prince Yaroslav the Wise, II class, went to and obvious) issues and is aimed at ty, to consider the influence on it of natural at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant was Kuwait’s Prime Minister Nasser unveiled in the capital city, outside the ensuring a real right to defense, as envis- disasters, and to strengthen the protection Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. The State Inspectorate of Technological Safety aged in Article 63 of the Constitution of of nuclear facilities against possible terror- Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, III of Ukraine, it was reported on April 26 – Ukraine,” the statement reads. The ex- ist attacks. The Fukushima crisis in Japan class, was presented to the director gener- the 25th anniversary of the world’s worst president’s lawyers also noted the deci- reaffirmed the need to introduce higher al of the International Atomic Energy nuclear disaster. As noted by the former sion of investigators of the Prosecutor standards of nuclear safety on both the Agency (IAEA) in 1981-1997, Hans head of the Main Department of Fire General’s Office to set up a commission local and international level, he said. Mr. Martin Blix; Cuban Foreign Minister Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, of international experts and carry out five Amano said the international community Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla; and retired Maj. Gen. Pylyp Desiatnykov, who audio analyses at the Kyiv Research must learn the appropriate lessons from the Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw addressed the audience, a decisive role in Institute of Forensic Examinations. accident at Fukushima. He noted that the Sikorski. President Yanukovych also overcoming the fire of April 26, 1986, (Interfax-Ukraine) problem of safety at nuclear power plants awarded the Order of Merit, II class, to belongs to servicemen on duty from fire- Ukrainian killed in Libya appeared particularly acute after the nucle- the vice-president of the International fighting paramilitary units who guarded ar accidents at Chornobyl and Japan. The Organization Union Chernobyl, the city of Prypiat. Eighty-five employees KYIV – One Ukrainian national has general attitude toward nuclear power after Vyacheslav Grishin (Russia); the presi- of the fire protection service were in the been killed in Libya’s rebel-held Misurata these disasters has not changed, because dent and chairman of the board of direc- fire area that tragic night. “We will and another was injured, according to humanity still needs clean energy, he said. tors of the Children of Chornobyl Relief remember the heroic act of ordinary fire- Oleh Voloshyn, the director at the Foreign Therefore, one of the major challenges that and Development Fund (CCDF) Zenon fighters and their commanders, Affairs Ministry’s Information Policy currently confront the international com- Matkiwsky (United States). The Order of Volodymyr Pravyk, Viktor Kibenok, and Department. Another 19 Ukrainians were munity is to strengthen nuclear safety, Merit, III class, was awarded to the presi- Leonid Teliatnykov, who first arrived at evacuated from that city on April 17. Mr. stressed Mr. Amano. (Ukrinform) dent of the National Research Center the nuclear power plant. The firemen ful- Voloshyn said “the situation in Libya can- filled their duty to the end,” Mr. Yanukovych cites foreigners’ contributions Kurchatov Institute (Russia), Evgeny not but cause concern, since in what is a Velikhov; the head of the Children of Desiatnykov said. (Ukrinform) combat zone there are still Ukrainians KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych Chornobyl Canadian Fund (CCCF) Yulia Kuchma’s lawyers want foreign experts who had not previously expressed a desire of Ukraine has signed a decree conferring Woychyshyn; the head of the public orga- to return home, despite numerous requests KYIV – Lawyers of Ukraine’s former from our office, as well as the Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma on April 26 Embassy in Tripoli.” The ministry spokes- states. To the extent that Europeans see filed a petition to engage foreign experts man said that the possibility is being stud- IN THE PRESS... Kiev [sic] adopting a more autocratic in conducting six audio analyses of for- ied of evacuating Ukrainian citizens on the ships of international missions. As of (Continued from page 7) model of government, it will be that much mer presidential security officer Mykola easier for them to ignore Ukraine’s desire Melnychenko’s recordings. This is stated April 21, a total of 601 Ukrainian nation- in a letter by Kuchma’s lawyers that was als had been already evacuated from “Yanukovich’s First Year,” by Steven to integrate. made available to Interfax-Ukraine. “The Libya. (Ukrinform) Pifer and William Taylor, The New “So President Yanukovich faces a York Times, March 1: choice. He can continue, or allow the con- “Today, …the Freedom House map tinuation of, current domestic policies and shows Ukraine as only partly free. watch his chances of integrating Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich [sic], con- into Europe fade. Or he can strengthen cluding his first year in office, should democratic institutions — which, by the carefully consider what this means for his way, resulted in his own election last year oft-expressed goal of integrating his — and restore positive momentum to the country into Europe. relationship between Ukraine and Europe. “…Developments in Ukraine …cause “For its part, the West can help crystal- In memory of Europeans and others to question lize this choice. European and American Ukraine’s commitment to broadly-accept- officials should make clear to the presi- Cameron Cook ed European norms of political behavior. dent – in plain terms, so that nuance is not “If President Yanukovich is committed misread – that the policies of his adminis- Witiuk tration look like democratic backsliding. to European integration and EU member- 9/30/1992 to 4/3/2011 ship, his administration’s domestic They should make equally clear that con- actions make achieving that goal much tinuing this course will disappoint tougher. The European Union has turned Ukraine’s well-wishers around the world Cameron was struck by a drunk driver in Orange County, California, its focus to internal issues and shows little and produce a growing divide between Saturday, shortly before midnight, April 2, 2011. He died of his injuries enthusiasm for integrating neighboring Ukraine and Europe.” around 5 a.m., April 3, 2011. Cameron resided with his parents in Ladera Ranch, California. He attended Tesoro High School in Las Flores, where he ran cross-coun- У 40-ий ДЕНЬ ВІДХОДУ У ВІЧНІСТЬ try, played on the soccer team and varsity tennis. In his junior year he нашої Дружини, Мамці, Бабці, Сестри і Тети transferred to and graduated in September 2010 from JSerra Catholic High, San Juan Capistrano. At JSerra Cameron was one of the top св. п. players on the school’s 2010 varsity tennis team. He also helped coach youth tennis clinics at the school for children ages 3 ½ to 12. д-р ДАРІЇ ЯРЕМКО During high school he had been accepted to several four-year uni- буде відправлена versities, but Cameron decided to stay in Orange County to finish his basics at Saddleback and Irvine Valley colleges, and spend more time ПОМИНАЛЬНА СЛУЖБА БОЖА with his family before transferring to a university. у неділю, 8 травня 2011 р. Cameron was a loving son, excellent student, fantastic friend, ulti- в храмі Благовіщення, Стокгольм, Швеція. mate sports enthusiast, always smiling, always helpful, forever positive, always saw the good in people. He would’ve made this world a better ПОДЯКА place. May his genuine love and goodness shine down on us all.

Цією дорогою складаємо найсердечнішу подяку всім, що бра- He will be deeply missed by: ли участь у похоронних відправах і своїми молитвами просили Father and Mother – Douglas Cook and Bohdanna Witiuk Всевишнього про спокій душі Покійної, а нашим зболілим сер- Grandfather – John Witiuk цям приносили розраду у важкому горю. Uncle and Aunt – Peter and Marie Witiuk Uncle and Aunt – Andrij Witiuk and Susan P. James Глибоко вдячні Всечеснішому отцеві Мирославові Костіву за Aunt and Uncle – Lois and Charles Stringer похоронні відправи, як рівнож всім тим, що замість квітів на сві- Cousin – Anna Witiuk жу могилу св. п. Дарії Яремко зложили даток на стипендійний Cousin – Jason Witiuk фонд ім. св. п. Меланії Ковалюк для студентів села Заболотівці Cousin – John Witiuk and wife Kristina (Львівська область), які студіюють українську мову і історію. Cousin – Rodney and wife Renee.

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USCAK Sports Calendar 2011

The listing below was provided by the Ukrainian Sports Federation of August 4-5 Ukrainian Youth Games, sponsored by the Ukrainian the U.S.A. and Canada (known by its Ukrainian acronym as USCAK). Kerhonkson/ Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Readers may also consult www.uscak.com. Ellenville, NY Ukrainian American Youth Association resort and Soyuzivka Heritage Center, www.soyuzivka.com

May 28-30 Great Lakes Cup soccer tournament, hosted by August 6-7 23rd annual Wings soccer tournament, UAYA campground, Plano, IL Connection Soccer Club of Chicago, Polish National Baraboo, WI 773-486-4204 Alliance Youth Camp, 773-299-8833 August 13-20 International Ukrainian Football (Soccer) Tournament, May 27-29 Memorial Day soccer invitational tournament, Ukrainian Toronto hosted by Karpaty Sports Club, www.iuft.net Horsham, PA Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org or 215-343-5412 August 26 USCAK Ukrainian Nationals beach volleyball tournament, June 11 35th annual golf tournament, hosted by Ukrainian Wildwood Crest, hosted by Lys Sports Academy, on the beach in front of Ambler, PA American Sports Club Tryzub, Limeklin Golf Club, NJ the Pan American Hotel, www.socceragnecy.net/lys 215-914-1251 September 3-5 Tennis tournament and swim meet, Ukrainian Sports June 11-12 50th anniversary golf tournament, Ukrainian American Kerhonkson, NY Federation of the U.SA. and Canada, hosted by the Wisconsin Youth Association campground in Baraboo, Trappers Turn Carpathian Ski Club (KLK), Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Dells, WI Golf Club, 773-456-0956 or www.soyuzivka.com www.cym.org/us/chicago/baraboo50 September 10 Canada versus America golf challenge, Ukrainian Sports Uxbridge, ON Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Ukrainian Golf June 19 Soccer tournament, hosted by Krylati Sports Club, Association of Canada, Wooden Sticks Golf and Country Yonkers, NY www.brama.com/yonkersukrainianfest Club, www.ugolf.ca or 416-232-0998

July 2-3 USCAK East tennis tournament, Soyuzivka Heritage October 15 Volleyball championships, Ukrainian Sports Federation of Kerhonkson, NY Center, www.soyuzivka.com Denville, NJ the U.S.A. and Canada, hosted by Lys Sports Academy, Powerzone Volleyball Center, July 23 USCAK East soccer tournament, hosted by the Ukrainian www.socceragency.net/lys Horsham, PA American Sports Center Tryzub, 215-343-5412 November 26 Chess tournament, Ukrainian Sports Federation of the July 23 USCAK East soccer tournament, hosted by the Ukrainian Horsham, PA U.S.A. and Canada, Ukrainian American Sports Horsham, PA American Sports Center Tryzub, 215-343-5412 Center Tryzub, 215-343-5412

Sitch update: men’s and youth soccer teams Turning the pages back... (Continued from page 6) by Omelan Twardowsky club of Franklin Lakes, N.J., 3-0 on April 3. Scoring for and Matthew Dubas Sitch were Dmytro Tereshchuk with two goals and Peter unacceptable to just try to make a buck when you were Kasiyanenko with one. dealing with a totalitarian communist regime.” PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The second half of the Sitch is in seventh place in the Super Division of the Today, “I think that we have this spectrum of opinion Chornomorska Sitch men’s 2010-2011 soccer season Garden State Soccer League, with 18 points, five wins, on human rights that is very broad. There are also began with two wins and a draw. three draws and five losses, and 25 goals for and 28 nationalist issues here regarding energy, which lead to On April 17 Sitch tied second-place team United against. some countries caring less about these issues, about Nations FC, 1-1. Scoring early in the match, the United Sitch’s men’s team is coached by Nick Hordynsky, with human rights,” he continued. Nations could not sustain the lead, as Sitch scored late in assistance by Greg Serheev, and includes Andrew Panas, The Council of Europe “has succumbed to political the first half. The United Nations, based in Ridgefield Andrew Kudryk, Andrew Mandzy, Mark Hordynsky, Mr. expediency, I would say, especially in the last six or Park, N.J., is a young club, formed in 2009, and includes Kasiyanenko, Stepan Kolodiy, Alex Myskiw, Dan seven years under the leadership which it had, unfortu- players from Hudson, Bergen and Passaic counties. Lewycky, Roman Tabatchouk, Nick Kucyna, Anatoliy Sen nately, when you have people running an organization Sitch dominated its second match with a 4-2 win over and Alexander Macdonald (goalkeeper). that have business interests in countries without democ- the Polish club Vistula Soccer Club of Garfield, N.J., on Sitch’s U-16 team, last year’s first-timers at the N.J. racy it leads to dubious decisions,” he said. April 10. Sitch’s Anatoliy Sen scored a “super” hat-trick, Cup championships, defeated a team from Princeton, As an alternative, President Ilves suggested that atten- scoring all four goals, with two in the first 10 minutes, a N.J., 2-1, to win the N.J. Cup. tion must be paid to what is going on and it must not be comeback before the half by Vistula to end to leave it 2-2, The U-14 team, coached by Matt Delany, won two swept under the rug in the name of political expediency. and then 3-2 at the half. Sen scored on a penalty kick from league matches, defeating the Linden Strikers 5-2 and the edge of the midfield circle in the second half to give the Sparta Celtics 2-1. Source: “ Estonian president urges West to ‘pay atten- Sitch the 4-2 win. The U-13 team, coached by Teo Bodnar, defeated tion to what is going on,’” (Charles Recknagel, RFE/RL), Sitch defeated second-place team Soccerpost sports Bridgewater United 2-1 and West Milford Drones 4-3. The Ukrainian Weekly, May 24, 2009.

Meanwhile, the systemic falsifications of the 2010 local • Is there a public relations machine in place to ensure A social revolt... elections are expected to be repeated in the October 31, that the reasons for the coming uprising are understood 2012, vote, which promises be a nasty, if not bloody affair. and that its leaders are cast in a positive light? (Continued from page 6) The boiling discontent of an increasing number of • Are there spokespeople in place to offer a direct Ukrainians, coupled with their inability to influence or response to the U.S. talking heads of the Party of Regions to Iryna Akimova, who was touted as an economic guru change a government that is strangling them, means that ensure that their arguments defending this oppressive, upon her appointment as first deputy chair of the some form of a revolt or uprising is inevitable. authoritarian government are aptly rebutted and discredited? Presidential Administration, essentially acknowledged Dr. Oleh Soskin – known for his colorful, yet often • Are we educating our politicians on what’s truly that Ukraine’s rural population has been reduced to accurate statements – said the unrest could begin as early happening in Ukraine and why they should support serfs, economically disempowered and deprived of any as May. Other observers say the October 2012 elections replacing the authoritarian Yanukovych administration? rights. will be the spark. • Are we aligning ourselves with the right U.S. politi- Deservedly, the poll standings of the Party of Regions Party of Regions politicians are already nervous. cians – those that will assertively push for support have plummeted. Yet no political force has been able to Oleksander Yefremov warned residents of his native Ukraine’s Euro-integration, as well as the establishment take advantage of its decline, points out political pundit Luhansk that billionaire George Soros is already laying the of rule of law and sanctity of democratic institutions in Volodymyr Fesenko. groundwork for a revolt in Ukraine similar to those that Ukraine? Should we be aligning with those Democrats “The opposition’s rating is stagnating, which is a continue to rock the Arab world. who have “reset” relations with Russia, the libertarians political paradox,” he said. “Traditionally in Ukraine, The good thing this time around is that Ukraine won’t who support a so-called “non-interventionist” foreign the opposition’s poll ratings increase as the govern- be divided between its western and eastern citizens. policy, or those politicians and leaders who offered firm ment’s rating declines. This is evidence that a critical Western- and Russian-oriented Ukrainians will be equally support for the Orange Revolution, most notably neo- potential of dissatisfaction in society is growing not only upset and united against a government has begun to conservative Republicans? towards the government, but the opposition too.” deprive them of the basic means of living: food, shelter • Are we winning over and recruiting powerful voices Nevertheless, Mr. Yanukovych is already laying the and trade. in the mass media – such as Jeffrey Kuhner of The groundwork for preventing any opposition from winning When the social revolt does happen, the Ukrainian dias- Washington Times – who staunchly defend the the 2012 parliamentary elections, declaring his support pora has to be ready to offer its support, particularly in the Ukrainian cause? for returning single-winner, single-mandate districts, information wars that will erupt in the Western media. And, finally, one must ask: Why aren’t such orga- which would produce politicians that can be more easily Leaders should already be preparing, and considering the nized mechanisms in place already? Why aren’t we pressured and bought. following questions. actively engaged in the information wars now? No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

investors place their money where they do a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to Dr. Vasil Truchly... John Tefft... is the calculation of which country was improve the lot of others, or strikes out more likely to predictably protect contract against injustice, he sends forth a tiny rip- (Continued from page 13) (Continued from page 8) rights. Foreign investors will avoid coun- ple of hope and, crossing each other from tries where there is a reasonable fear that a million different centers of energy and written in his father’s hand, but also vigorously debated in modern Ukrainian their investments may be seized by politi- daring, those ripples build a current which included aligning the lyrics to their society. cians and their allies and contracts voided can sweep down the mightiest walls of appropriate music, as well as correcting While it is clear that without rule of without recourse to law. oppression and resistance.” the translation from Old Church Slavonic law, there is no democracy, I would argue Similarly, and perhaps even more rele- In preparing to speak to you here at to contemporary literary Ukrainian. that rule of law is essential to ensuring vant to students in a leading technical uni- KPI, I recalled what these words meant to Importantly, he carefully incorporated the modernization and economic develop- versity like KPI, is that independent courts me in my youth, the first time that I heard observations of musical experts – where a ment. Ensuring the sanctity of private and rule of law in a democracy will help them. They are written on Robert dynamic is indicated, it is captured, and property is essential to a modern society. protect intellectual property rights. This, in Kennedy’s tomb at Arlington National where it is not, he did not suggest his So too are independent courts. They stand turn, will encourage those with patentable Cemetery in Washington. They helped own interpretation. as a bulwark against arbitrary seizure, both ideas or creative output they wish to copy- inspire my long career in public service, Thus, Dr. Truchly has preserved the the outright taking of freedom or posses- right to pursue those activities here in and I hope they will similarly inspire you original meaning, musical phraseology and sions by authorities, or the more subtle Ukraine, rather than leaving for other to find ways to contribute to the greatness esthetics of this body of song. If one takes theft of corruption. countries. The phenomenon referred to as of your country; whether you work in the into consideration the serious threats posed Returning to Jefferson, we have the fol- “brain drain” is not merely one in which public or private sector, the choices made to the Ukrainian language, and the unspeak- lowing admonition: “In every government the educated leave poorer countries for by your generation may prove decisive for able pressure placed on the Ukrainian on earth is some trace of human weakness, richer ones, but even one in which the the success of democracy, freedom and Church both in the past and in our time, the some germ of corruption and degeneracy, educated leave one rich country for anoth- prosperity for Ukraine. These things do existence of this material is essential. which cunning will discover, and wicked- In all, the collection is truly a product ness insensibly open, cultivate and of Dr. Truchly’s dedicated efforts, rich improve. Every government degenerates “While many of Ukraine’s educated youth knowledge and great love of choral when trusted to the rulers of the people have chosen to leave the country to seek music. He has long recognized that if not alone. An independent judiciary that will preserved, published, and made readily enforce the laws against the ruling class as their fortune, the bold choice is to stay available to conductors of Ukrainian sec- well as the common man is essential in ular and liturgical music, such a treasure ensuring that government serves all people and apply yourselves to raising the level would be lost to future generations. This and not just those who can seize and is all the more imperative, he explained, exploit positions of power.” of private enterprise, innovation and when one considers the near absence of When only corrupt politicians and oli- rule of law here.” any other available, comprehensive garchs who can curry special favors bene- sources on Ukrainian music, particularly fit from the structures of authority that liturgical music. should guarantee the rights of all, they rob er that offers better opportunities to profit require rule of law and the elimination of In keeping with the celebratory and not only from the present, but also from from their intellectual and creative corruption, both of which require that the festive aspect of this musical and cultural the future. endeavors. government be transparent and answerable celebration, the afternoon concluded with When Intel and Dell were looking for a In Lviv, there is the headquarters of a to its people. a robust rendition of “Mnohaya Lita” base for their European production, they company called Eleks, which was founded Bobby Kennedy spoke to this in the honoring Dr. Truchly and his monumen- might well have considered the educated, in 1991 and now has over 450 people at same speech when he said: “The essential tal achievement. hard-working populations in Kyiv or multiple locations in Ukraine, Poland and humanity of man can be protected and Readers may log onto www. Odesa; but they chose a similarly educat- even several offices in the United States. preserved only where government must selfreliance.com to see the video of the ed, hard-working population in Lodz, The company is doing high-end software answer – not just to the wealthy, not just to concert (YouTube) as well as an album of Poland. Certainly Lodz enjoyed an advan- development for U.S. companies, includ- those of a particular religion, not just to photographs (community photographs) tage in that Poland is a member of the ing providing innovative technical support those of a particular race, but to all of the from the event. European Union. But another reason why for various shows on Broadway and in Las people. And even government by the con- Vegas. Oleksiy Skrypnyk, the founder and sent of the governed, as in our own CEO, took part in a U.S. government Constitution, must be limited in its power exchange program in the 1990s and has to act against its people… It is not realistic used what he learned from this experience or hard-headed to solve problems and take to work with the U.S. Civilian Research action unguided by ultimate moral aims and Development Foundation (supported and values, although we all know some by U.S. Embassy grants totaling who claim that it is so… Of course, to $200,000), the Lviv City Administration, adhere to standards, to idealism, to vision and another Ukrainian entrepreneur to cre- in the face of immediate dangers takes ate and support an Innovation Center in great courage and takes self-confidence. Lviv to promote innovation and the com- But we also know that only those who mercialization of science. dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve great- Examples like this should be the rule in ly.” Ukraine, rather than the exception. This is Government must ultimately answer to your challenge. Those of you gathered the people, and the people must not allow here should be enabled to help build the arguments that rule of law and democratic future of Ukraine, not driven to work in a principles should be sacrificed for expedi- foreign country. It is up to the current ence, even if the stated goal appears desir- leaders of the country to encourage you to able. As the great 18th century American do so, by delivering on the promises of poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson democratic reform judicial reform, and the put it, “the wise know that foolish legisla- fight against corruption. And it is up to tion is a rope of sand, which perishes in you to lend your voice to those other voic- the twisting; that the state must follow, es in society, demanding that the authori- and not lead the character and progress of ties keep their promises if they wish to the citizen… and they only who build on keep their jobs. In a democracy, that is not Ideas, build for eternity.” just your right; it is your responsibility. While many of Ukraine’s educated In saying this, I am well aware that youth have chosen to leave the country to many young people in this society are seek their fortune, the bold choice is to frustrated and disillusioned by a society stay and apply yourselves to raising the that does not seem to respond to them, by level of private enterprise, innovation and a society that educates them but does not rule of law here. provide good job opportunities. I have Think of Taras Shevchenko’s Kozak talked to young people who see no hope who sought his fate abroad, only to be left here and are tempted to want to leave and longing for a way to return to his own land make their life elsewhere. Of course this is and people, watching with yearning the their choice. cranes flying over the sea toward Ukraine. But I would recall for you a speech that Think of the educated Polish, Indian or had a big impact on me when I was rough- Taiwanese youth returning to their home ly your age. Forty-five years ago, one of countries to devote their energies and the great American politicians of the past knowledge in high tech jobs and contrib- century, Sen. Robert Kennedy, addressed ute to the growth of opportunity in the students at Cape Town University in South lands of their birth. Africa. He urged those students, being The choice lies before you. The chal- educated in an apartheid society, to act on lenge lies before you. I wish you all well, their ideals, to help the less fortunate, and and hope for your success in a thriving, to fight for democracy. democratic society ruled by law. Thank His words are inspirational: “Each time you. No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 19

Andrij Wowk Plast members gathered for the 60th anniversary of the Newark branch of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. Plast’s Newark branch celebrates 60 years of activity

A view of a portion of the audience at the jubilee “campfire.” “Novachky” present a skit about Plast through the years.

by Olenka Yurchuk Demonstrating their skill as experi- joined in a moving rendition of the time- virtual campfire flame, symbolizing the enced campfire leaders, the co-emcees of honored Plast version of “Otche Nash” past and the future. WHIPPANY, N.J. – Three generations the program, Andrew and Christina (“Our Father”), the familiar melody The current leader of the Newark Plast of past and present Plast members, their Olesnycky, led the several hundred Plast evoking myriad memories of the same branch, Oleh Holynsky, cited the long relatives and friends convened on enthusiasts through six decades of the prayer sung throughout the years under 60-year journey that brought Plast Saturday, March 26, at the Ukrainian branch’s past. Intertwining history with starry summer skies at the end of each Newark scouts from their first quarters on American Cultural Center of New Jersey humor, they encouraged the audience to day at camp. Belmont Avenue in Newark to their pres- (UACCNJ) to mark the 60th anniversary join them in singing and volunteering In his remarks to the anniversary gath- ent accommodations at the UACCNJ. Mr. of the Newark Branch of Plast Ukrainian answers to pop-questions about the old ering, Dr. Teodosij Krupa, one of the first Holynsky requested a moment of silence Scouting Organization. days. leaders of the Newark Plast branch, to honor former branch leaders that had Surrounded by photographic displays The pastor of St. John’s Ukrainian recalled the branch’s earliest years and passed away and called for a round of and numerous artifacts from past events Catholic Parish in Whippany, the Rt. Rev. focused on Plast’s still-relevant ideals. applause for those in attendance at the and activities, the main hall was set up in Mitred Protopresbyter Roman Mirchuk, Dr. Krupa was joined by two of the orga- celebration. a semi-circle around a virtual “vatra” welcomed the gathering to the UACCNJ nization’s youngest members, Kalyna (campfire). and opened the program with prayer. Аll Yurchuk and Sofijka Koval, to light the (Continued on page 23)

Oleh Holynsky, the current leader of Dr. Teodosiy Krupa, one of the first the Newark Plast branch, which today leaders of the Newark branch of Plast. Masters of ceremonies Andrew and Christina Olesnycky. is based in Whippany, N.J. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19 UKELODEON F Nor The ext Generation

SUMivtsi meet the Tamburitzans of Duquesne U.

by Petro Chudolij PASSAIC, N.J. – On March 20, members of the Passaic, N.J., branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) Het- many, Chervona Kalyna, Tsyhanky and Zoloti Rybky groups, and their families went to see the Duquesne University Tamburitzans in concert at Felician College in Lodi, N.J. The concert was fantastic from start to finish. Although we ap- preciated the other Easter Euro- pean nationalities represented, we enjoyed the two Ukrainian numbers the most. Arrangements had been made between the group’s director, Paul G. Stafura, and Passaic UAYA’s cultural director, Lillianna Chudolij, so that we could meet the cast mem- bers who were of Ukrainian descent. It was an honor for us to meet these dedicated, talented, passionate and smart students who are great ambas- Olia Figol sadors for our culture as well. The Tamburitzans’ Ukrainian cast members along with UAYA Passaic members and their families.

Youth organizations of Goshen and Kerhonkson prepare for Easter by Andrea Wasylyk On Sunday, April 17, the organi- and Oksana Bihun zations UAYA and Plast got togeth- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The er at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catho- membership numbers of the Goshen lic Church hall in Kerhonkson, branch of the Ukrainian American N.Y., to make pysanky during the Youth Association are not great, parish’s annual Easter Bazaar. The which is why the leader of both whole room smelled of kovbasa and organizations try to bring the two babka, parishioners milled about, together for various celebrations in and a sense of Easter excitement order to create a sense of Ukrainian filled the air. community. While many Ukrainian com-

“Sumivtsi” and “Plastuny” with their baskets, getting ready to visit the elderly of Holy Trinity Parish in Kerhonkson, N.Y.

munity groups were selling various began transforming their white eggs Easter goodies, including UAYA into perfect masterpieces. Younger Goshen selling babkas, children children were instructed by adults of both Plast and UAYA gathered and older teens with past experi- together to work on making pysanky ence. to bless in their Easter baskets. Even while focused on their egg Children sat down together at one and perfecting their design, all had long table and started working care- an enjoyable time socializing with fully by candle light. With “kistka” their friends, showing their artistic in hand and using pictures of differ- talents and carrying on a beautiful ent pysanky from various regions of Ukrainian tradition. UAYA and Plast members get ready to write pysanky. Ukraine as guidelines, the children (Continued on page 21) No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 21 Children visit monastery to view replica of Shroud of Turin

prayers held in the chapel. Since Italy. The nuns in Rome vener- the nuns are cloistered, the chil- ated this replica for almost 300 dren could not see them praying or years before they presented it to the singing. Rather, the nuns prayed Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of and sang, with an instrumental harp, Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit from behind a curtain. Many of the on April 6, 1924. children said that it reminded them A very special aspect of this of the nuns in the “Sound of Music.” replica was that it was laid upon Only one of the nuns, Sister Mau- the original Shroud of Turin for a reen of the Eucharist, was allowed to significant length of time. When meet with people from the “outside this replica was removed from the world.” Accordingly, her title is original Shroud of Turin, the rep- “extern.” lica was damp at the exact site that Sister Maureen gave a history of marked Jesus’ Wound in the Side. the Summit monastery and provided The dampness looked like blood and an insider’s view of monastic life. stained the replica on the wound The children asked many questions site. In 1987, scientists from the Sister Maureen of the Eucharist poses with children from Immaculate Con- relating to the typical day of a clois- Shroud of Turin Research Project ception Ukrainian Catholic Church’s Religious Education Program. tered nun and how Sister Maureen team confirmed that the stain was was called to be a nun. truly human blood and was of the by Joe Shatynski and pastor, the Rev. Joseph Szupa, The children were very honored same blood type as on the original learned about the monastic life of the to venerate a 17th century replica shroud. HILLSIDE, N.J. – On Saturday, cloistered Dominican nuns of Summit of the Shroud of Turin that the nuns Pope Pius XI had granted rich March 26, children from the Reli- and venerated a 17th century replica have kept in their Summit monastery indulgences for the veneration of the gious Education Program at Immacu- of the Shroud of Turin. since 1924. The replica was com- replica that resides in Summit. Thus, late Conception Ukrainian Catholic After traveling 15 minutes through missioned by the Duchess Maria the children were truly blessed to be Church of Hillside, N.J., visited the Union County from Hillside to Sum- Magdalena in April of 1624 and is able to venerate this holy replica. As Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary mit, the children were immediately called a true copy. a sign of gratitude and honor, Father in Summit, N.J., as part of their Lent- impressed with the solemnity of the Duchess Maria Magdalena pre- Szupa led the children and parishio- en preparation. During this very spe- monastery. The children arrived just sented this replica to the Nuns of ners in singing a heartfelt “Mnohaya cial visit, the children, parishioners in time to listen to the mid-afternoon St. Catherine’s Monastery in Rome, Lita” to Sister Maureen.

Youth organizations... UAYA sponsors fifth annual varenyky dinner (Continued from page 20) As part of the Easter celebra- shown to the background of Ukrai- tion, the “Sumivtsi” and “Plastuny” nian music. wanted to give back to the com- Everyone who participated in this munity in which they live. They de- event by setting up the tables in the cided to put together Easter baskets hall, or cooking, cleaning and serv- and deliver them to the homebound ing the public was happy to pro- elderly and elderly who were with- mote the history, beauty and food out loved ones in the Holy Trinity of Ukraine. In this sense, the event parish in Kerhonkson. was a success. Sumivtsi and Plastuny got to- gether on Wednesday, April 20, in the basement of the Holy Trinity Church and put together baskets filled with homemade pasky and butter (made by and donated by Sumivtsi) and boiled fresh organic eggs and homemade cheese (donat- Ukrainian American Youth Association members serve guests at the vare- ed by and made by the Plastuny). nyky dinner held at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey. The baskets were decorated with by Lesia Cebrij-Rago hand-painted Ukrainian “rush- attendees were non-Ukrainians, nyky” and fresh forsythia. Then WHIPPANY, N.J. – On Friday, who were awed by the Ukrainian they were off on their visits. March 25, over 257 dozen varenyky embroidery, the borsch, good rye The youths visited people in their were consumed here in the hall of bread, and of course, the wonderful houses, sang “Vesnianky,” (spring the Ukrainian American Cultural varenyky. The Ukrainian ambience songs) and presented the baskets. Center of New Jersey. was further enhanced by ongoing The recipients were very grateful This event was sponsored by the full-screen videos displaying the and the Plastuny and Sumivtsi all Whippany Branch of the Ukrai- beauty and wonder of Ukraine, A young helper at the dinner. felt great doing it for the people who nian American Youth Association built the local church and parish. (UAYA). All the potato and cheese Though their parish is small, varenyky were hand-made by a Let us hear from you! Ukrainians in the Kerhonkson area dozen women, and the dinners The next edition of Ukelodeon will be published have a strong sense of community were served by UAYA’s “molodshe on June 12. and a huge commitment to sharing yunatstvo” (age 6-12) and “starshe Please send in your submissions by June 3 and nurturing wonderful Ukrainian yunatstvo” (age 13-17). to [email protected]. traditions. Approximately 80 percent of the 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

Passaic youth association completes pysanka project

by the Hetmany, Tsyhanky quite artistic, it was stressed that and Chervona Kalyna groups appreciation of the pysanka, the PASSAIC, N.J. – Every year our design and its symbolism was much vykhovnyky, Irka Tymikiw and more important than a straight line Lillianna Chudolij, teach members or a perfect flower. For this we are of the Ukrainian American Youth truly grateful, because it helped us Association in Passaic, N.J., some- have fun together while learning thing new about Ukraine. and continuing a great tradition. One of the themes this year was As a surprise, our vykhovnyky to create pysanky based on designs arranged to have our pysanky from the region of Slobozhanschyna blessed at Easter at both St. Nicho- located in the northeastern part of las Ukrainian Catholic Church Ukraine. These designs are mostly and at Holy Ascension Ukrainian leafy and floral, or they could be Orthodox Cathedral. This was is an celestial or even have farming tool experience we will long remember designs such as rakes. and cherish. Our groups of “starshe yunat- stvo” (age 13-17) Hetmany, Tsy- Members of the Hetmany are: hanky and Chervona Kalyna, had Petro Chudolij, Roman Diduch, Pavlo Tymikiw, Mykola Holowko, the opportunity to transform eggs Pawlo Figol into pysanky during three one-hour Andrijko Podobynsky, Nicholas Pysanky written by “starshe yunatstvo” of UAYA Passaic. sessions while at UAYA meetings Glodava, Ryan Zawojski, Lukian on Friday nights in March, Some Lenczuk, Oles Bihuniak, Marko Glo- Alexa Oliarnyk, Stefania Pereksta, Members of the Chervona Kalyna pysanky were completed, and others dava, Michael Betley and Andrijko Olia Bihuniak, Ivanka Klics, Chris- group are: Adriana Holowko, Mi- were not quite finished works of art. Harhaj. tina Gavdanovych, Marusia Surm- chelle Podberezniak, Tania Bihuniak, Although some of us proved to be Members of the Tsyhanky are: achevska and Marta Yarish. Matthew Betley and Elena Vatasin.

Syracuse Plast picks up Mishanyna trash to mark Earth Day In praise of spring, this month’s Mishanyna challenge is to by Lida H. Buniak Both “novatstvo” (age 6-11) find the names of flowering shrubs – many of which you can and “yunatsvo” (age 12-18) were SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syra- probably find in your own neighborhood – hidden in the grid upbeat and enthusiastic about below. cuse , N.Y., branch of Plast Ukrai- the dirty task at hand. Despite nian scouting Organization was sticky rubber-gloved fingers from among the 330 registered groups discarded wads of chewing gum, azalea hedge rose mountain laurel (approximately 8,800 volunteers) treacherous pieces of broken glass camellia hibiscus who participated in the Onondaga and countless cigarette butts, it was rhododendron County Resource Recovery Agency heartening to hear 8-year-old Yurij elderberry hydrangea snowball bush (OCCRA) sponsored two-day clean- exclaim, “This is fun!” as he slam- forsythia lilac up on April 29-30. dunked an empty bag of potato viburnum The Plast members concentrated chips into a black plastic trash bag. gardenia mock orange their efforts on cleaning up the A good deed was done and an im- areas around St. John the Baptist portant lesson was reinforced about Ukrainian Catholic Church and the taking care of our beloved commu- Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. nity by trying to keep it beautiful.

During their clean-up project on Earth Day (from left) are: Tanya Melnyk, Alexandra Salenko, Adriana Buniak, Yaroslav Salenko, Adrian Temnycky, Yurij Grabovy, Kalyna Melnyk and Ivanka Temnycky of the Syracuse, N.Y., branch of Plast. No.19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 23 OUT AND ABOUT

Through May 22 Art exhibit, featuring works by Michael Hosaluk, May 14 Presentation by Michael M. Naydan, “Twenty-Five Years Ottawa Snapdragon Gallery, 613-233-1296 New York of Ukrainian Poetry,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 Through May 29 Art exhibit, featuring sculptural works in wood by Michael Ottawa Hosaluk, Karsh-Masson Gallery, 613-580-2424 May 14-15 Art show, “Poppies from My Pallette,” featuring Larisa Ottawa Sembaliuk-Cheladyn, Ukrainian Hall, 613-851-4104 or May 9 Lecture by Oxana Shevel, “The Politics of Memory in a www.artbylarisa.com Washington Divided Society: A Comparison of Post-Franco Spain and Post-Soviet-Ukraine,” Woodrow Wilson International May 15 Presentation by Volodymyr Serhijchuk, “Taras Bulba- Center for Scholars, Ronald Reagan Building and New York Borovets: Documents, Essays and Letters,” Ukrainian International Trade Center, 202-691-4000 Academy of Arts and Sciences, 212-222-1866

May 10 Film screening, “Three Stories of Galicia” by Olha May 17 - June 19 Photo exhibit, “Through Ukrainian Eyes” by Evgen Washington Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, E Street Landmark Theater, New York Kovtonyuk, Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 [email protected] or 443-315-8873 May 18-20 Exhibit, “Archives of Life in the Displaced Persons’ May 10 Concert, featuring the Vydubychi Church Choir, Dominion Jenkintown, PA Camp,” Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Ottawa Chalmers Church, 613-728-0856 or 613-722-7205 215-663-1166 or www.ueccphila.org

May 11 Film screening, “Three Stories of Galicia” by Olha May 19 Lecture by Steven A. Barnes, “Death and Redemption: The Baltimore Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, Landmark Harbor Washington Gulag and the Shaping of Soviet Society,” Woodrow East Cinema, [email protected] or Wilson International Center for Scholars, Ronald Reagan 443-315-8873 Building and International Trade Center, 202-691-4000 May 12 Film screening, “Three Stories of Galicia” by Olha May 20 Book presentation, “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian” by Bethesda, MD Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, Landmark Bethesda Philadelphia Alexander Motyl, Ukrainian League of Philadelphia, Row Cinema, [email protected] or [email protected] 443-315-8873 May 21 Selo Fest, featuring music, humor and dance, May 12 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Leacock Theater, Chicago Ukrainian American Youth Association – Chicago Branch, Calgary, AB 403-440-7770 or www.mtroyal.ca/tickets 773-486-4204

May 13 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Winspear Center, May 22 “Sviachene” dinner, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Edmonton, AB 780-428-1414 Scranton, PA Church, 570-346-2414

May 13-15 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, New York 212-674-1615 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions May 14 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Jubilee Place, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Winnipeg, MB 204-780-3333 or www.ticketmaster.ca and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

of the animals asking to be admitted Romankiw, marked the anniversary by held in Ukraine in the summer of 2012. Plast’s Newark... inside the expanding mitten were played paying homage to the Plast Newark’s In keeping with the vatra theme, the (Continued from page 19) by representatives of the various organi- many achievements. Petro Stawnychy, afternoon ended in a circle around the zations housed at the UACCNJ: Mr. chairman of the National Executive Board campfire with everyone joining hands to The vatra program consisted of good- Holynsky (Plast), Chrystia Woch of Plast U.S.A., expressed his best wishes sing a nostalgic “Nich Vzhe Ide” (the tra- natured traditional campfire skits present- (Ukrainian American Youth Association), for the branch’s ongoing work with Plast ditional good night song). ed by the various scouting units, from the Darka Twardowsky (Ukrainian Athletic- youths and encouraged the participants to A cold buffet was served afterwards, youngest (“novatstvo”) to the oldest Educational Association Chornomorska attend the International Plast Jamboree at providing the opportunity for attendees to (“seniory”). An ambiance of camaraderie Sitch), Oksana Krywulych (Iskra the Vovcha Tropa campground in East reminisce with old friends and to voice and high spirits prevailed. There were Ukrainian Dance Ensemble), Lubodar Chatham, N.Y., scheduled for August of kudos to the New Jersey group of the Ti, many laughs as each generation saw itself Olesnycky (Lesia Ukrainka School of this year, as well as the centennial cele- Scho Hrebli Rvut Plast sorority for orga- spoofed in the changing mores and fash- Ukrainian Studies), Michael Koziupa bration of Plast’s founding that will be nizing a most successful event. ions of the last 60 years. The general con- (Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal sensus was that, although outward styles Credit Union) and Olha Lukiw (Ukrainian have gone through many changes through National Women’s League of America, THREE STORIES OF GALICIA time, the basic tenets of the organization New Jersey Regional Council). Unlike have remained intact. the original tale, the symbolic mitten in WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE PREMIERE AT LANDMARK THEATERS The “campfire” came to a close with this version did not burst at the seams. It MAY 10-12 an impromptu staging of the Ukrainian was transformed into the UACCNJ with folk tale “The Mitten,” with the Rev. all the organizations standing together Mirchuk the first to be called as the one inside it. who had lost his mitten. Subsequent roles Plast’s chief scout, Dr. Lubomyr

Olha Onyshko and Sarah Farhat’s “Three Stories of Galicia” shares the intimate stories of people who during the Second World War, and its aftermath found the courage to reach out to the other side and help someone even if they were regarded as their enemies. It focuses on three of the most sensitive topics in Ukraine: the resistance to Soviet occupation, the Holocaust in the East, and the Polish-Ukrainian conflict. May 10, 2011 at 7PM – Landmark E Street (555 11th Street NW Washington, DC 20004) May 11, 2011 at 7PM – Landmark Harbor East (645 S. President St, Baltimore, MD 21202) May 12, 2011 at 7PM – Landmark Bethesda Row (7235 Woodmont Ave Bethesda, MD 20814) Tickets are $15 and are available online and at the door For ticket information visit www.threestoriesofgalicia.com\find-a-screening or call 443-315-8873 This Premiere was made possible through the generous support of the US-Ukraine Business Council and the World Affairs Journal Petro Stawnychy, chairman of the Dr. Lubomyr Romankiw, chief scout of with additional support from the US-Ukraine Foundation. National Executive Board of Plast U.S.A. Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 No. 19

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 14 For additional information call 212-254- 5130. NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all to a presentation of a Sunday, May 15 Special Issue of the International Poetry NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Academy of Review titled “Twenty-Five Years of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. (known by Ukrainian Poetry” (1985-2010), guest edi- its Ukrainian acronym as UVAN) invites tor Michael M. Naydan. Dr. Naydan is the the public to a presentation of the volume Woskob Family Professor of Ukrainian of collected documents titled “Taras Studies at The Pennsylvania State Bulba-Borovets: Documents, essays and University. The following authors and letters.” This edition will be presented by translators will participate in the presenta- the book’s senior editor, Dr. Volodymyr tion: Prof. Naydan, Mark Andryczyk, Serhijchuk, professor of history at Taras Vasyl Makhno, Dzvinia Orlowsky, Orest Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Popovych, Virlana Tkacz and Wanda The lecture is presented in Ukrainian and Phipps. The program will take place at the begins at 3 p.m. in the UVAN building, society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. 206 W. 100th St. For additional informa- (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. tion call 212-222-1866.

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