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Vol. LXXXI No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 $1/$2 in Ukraine 17th annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival Economic troubles to test presents whirlwind of entertainment president’s political survival by Zenon Zawada KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is in a difficult position after deciding to pursue the Ukraine-European Union Association Agreement. Not only has he made an enemy of the Russian govern- ment, but several national deputies of the ruling Party of Regions have begun rebel- ling. He will also have to battle the opposi- tion during next year’s election campaign. If all that isn’t enough, then there’s the economic trouble. The government’s inter- national reserves hit a seven-year low in August, plunging $8.4 billion during the last year with further declines expected. Industrial production has fallen 5.4 percent year-to-date as a result of collapsing metal- lurgical, automobile, railcar and ammonia nitrate production. Orest Dorosh The economy will only deteriorate fur- Glavred/andriynovak.info Festival marshal Chrystia Freeland and her daughter cut the ribbon to officially open the ther, Ukrainian economists agree. Where Andriy Novak, chair of the Committee of 2013 festival, flanked by past festival marshals Eugene Melnyk (left) and James Temerty. their prognoses diverge is whether Mr. Economists of Ukraine, says Ukrainian Yanukovych will weather his troubles to get industry is collapsing but the signing of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement in late by Sonia Holiad Earlier on Friday, the opening day of the re-elected in February 2015. Some expect Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian hryvnia devaluation as early as this winter November will rescue the economy. TORONTO – Toronto’s Bloor West Village Festival resulted in more than a spiritual that will ruin what little is left of his popu- was the place to catch the Ukrainian spirit connection between Canada and Ukraine, as larity, while others are confident he’ll pull tional organizations. The EU has already on September 13-15, as the 17th annual Mr. Maha hosted a live Festival television link through. announced it is willing to loan a hot 1 bil- Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian with “Shuster Live” from the festival’s main “There is a very large threat of uncon- lion euros based on the signing. But most Festival launched a whirlwind of non-stop stage during the Kozak System sound check. trolled devaluation, but signing the important is the return of the foreign inves- entertainment, traditional food, stunning Saturday brought sunshine and clear Association Agreement in November could tor, who will understand that if Ukraine is cultural displays and activities for all ages. skies, perfect for shopping at the many ven- serve as a rescue,” said Andriy Novak, chair- among the civilized countries of the EU, On Friday evening, visitors were treated dor kiosks, taking in the rides at the midway, man of the Committee of Economists of even as an associated member, then it’s to a welcome dance on the main festival and visiting the cultural pavilions with dis- Ukraine and author of “How to Lift Up the worth dealing with. And if funds come from stage by the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance plays by the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter, Ukrainian Economy.” the IMF, EU and foreign investors, then the Company of Edmonton (Alberta), followed Kontakt, Shevchenko Foundation, Ukrainian “After the signing, which is very likely, I currency imbalance will gradually straight- by a warm welcome from the festival’s Canadian Congress, Canadian First World am sure cooperation with the IMF en out,” he said. founder and chair, Jurij Klufas. War Internment Recognition Fund, and the [International Monetary Fund] will be Mr. Novak’s prognosis is optimistic when New York’s Dobriansky Brothers Kule Center for Ukrainian and Canadian renewed much more quickly, which means compared to predictions of hryvnia devalu- charmed the audience with their a capella Folklore at the University of Alberta, which we will be able to get new loan tranches singing and then the program took on a jazz brought its interactive exhibit “Ukrainian and renew cooperation with other interna- (Continued on page 4) flavor with the Colours Duo of Oshawa Dance from Village to Stage.” This photo and (Ontario) and the Do Vira band of Toronto. text installation was accompanied by Dr. Cheremosh and Toronto’s Desna Ukrainian Andriy Nahachewsky, who shared his exper- Dance Company filled the stage with color, tise on Ukrainian folklore, weddings and Ukraine’s Cabinet backs and then Toronto bands Nadia Kobelak and dance, and taught festival-goers traditional Skopa, followed by Zirka, sang and played village dances in his “Tanetz House” sessions. many of their audience favorites. The Ukrainian Museum of Canada – EU Association Agreement The evening’s surprise guest was Petro Toronto Branch staged a display of precious RFE/RL Ukrainian Service On Twitter, EU Enlargement Maha, the film, television and comedy per- Hutsul artifacts and costumes, along with Commissioner Stefan Fule called the move sonality from Kyiv who appears regularly on photos and a large map of Ukraine that KYIV – The Ukrainian government has “clear proof” of Kyiv’s “European choice.” Ukraine’s “Shuster Live” talk show. He treat- attracted the interest of many non-Ukraini- approved the draft of an Association Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola ed the audience to his comedy and then an Festival-goers. Adding to the authentic Agreement with the European Union. Azarov said the agreement raised the introduced violin virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk Hutsul atmosphere was Brian Cherwick, The government’s press service said prospect of “a European quality of life” and his Papa Duke Band, who performed formerly of Edmonton and now of St. John’s the document was approved unanimous- for Ukraine. He said Kyiv would meet the the Ukrainian and Gypsy fusion for which (Newfoundland), one of the leading ly by the cabinet on September 18. criteria for democratic progress laid they have become internationally researchers and practitioners of the tsym- The head of the EU delegation in down by the EU as preconditions for renowned. baly (hammered dulcimer). Ukraine, Jan Tombinski, told reporters in signing the document. Audience members then danced until Anchoring the cultural area was a 20-by- Kyiv that the agreement’s approval rep- However, Mr. Azarov kept silent over midnight at the street “zabava” featuring 60-foot pavilion in which visitors were resented an “important step” by the the situation around his jailed predeces- Toronto band Zirka, while many others enchanted by the Canadian début of a photo Ukrainian government and that its sign- sor, Yulia Tymoshenko. Brussels has chose to attend the festival after-party at a exhibit by Ukrainian-Parisian photographer ing at a summit in Vilnius in November declared that it will sign an agreement if nearby venue, featuring festival headliners Youry Bilak, titled “The Hutsuls: In the “will be a joint success of all citizens of Kozak System from Ukraine, as well as a Ukraine and the EU.” (Continued on page 4) number of other festival bands. (Continued on page 10) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

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Working group to focus on FTA a free trade area with the EU is signed, the Rogozin threatens food processing industry in Ukraine will KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola become a more attractive investment,” the Azarov has ordered the creation of a high- minister said. (Ukrinform) Moldova with sanctions level interdepartmental working group by Vladimir Socor sit in on the economic negotiations with that will analyze the work of the Ukrainian Ukraine condemns chemical weapons economy in a free trade area (FTA) with the Eurasia Daily Monitor the EU as part of Moldova’s delegation, but Tiraspol has seldom taken up these invita- European Union. The group will be led by KYIV – Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry tions. Chisinau has also held many informa- Vice Prime Minister Yuriy Boiko. Speaking Affairs (MFA) has condemned the use of Rogozin visited Moldova on September 2-3, tion sessions for Transnistria business cir- at a government meeting on September 18, chemical weapons in Syria and hopes for a in his parallel capacities as President cles to take advantage of the impending Mr. Azaron said the working group will political and diplomatic solution to the con- Vladimir Putin’s special envoy “on Moldova-EU agreements. Moldova is keen involve “members of Parliament, represen- flict by the parties as soon as possible. The Transnistria” (“po Pridnestroviyu”) and as in its own interest to have Transnistria and tatives of employers, industrial associa- MFA’s Information Policy Department said Russian co-chairman of the Russia- its population included in Moldova-EU tions and sectoral trade unions, in order to in a commentary on September 17: Moldova Inter-Governmental Economic agreements and projects. Tiraspol authori- constantly analyze the work of our eco- “Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry con- Cooperation Commission. This visit had no ties have not responded thus far. Instead, nomic branches in a free trade area and demns the use of chemical weapons near other purpose than to threaten Moldova they emphasize their own orientation work out joint proposals for the sustain- Damascus on August 21 this year, which has with economic sanctions and the definitive toward Russia and its Eurasian groupings. able development of the Ukrainian econo- been confirmed by U.N. inspectors in the loss of Transnistria, in the event that On September 3, the chief of Russia’s my.” He added: “A deep and comprehensive interim report of September 16, 2013. Moldova concludes the association and free consumer goods and sanitary inspectorate free trade area will create unique opportu- Ukraine’s position is clear that any use of trade agreements with the European Union (Rospotrebnadzor), Gennady Onishchenko, nities to accelerate the modernization of weapons of mass destruction is a violation at the Vilnius summit in November. announced that his authority has rejected a the Ukrainian economy. These opportuni- of international humanitarian law and those On the morrow of Mr. Rogozin’s visit, consignment of 28,000 liters of Moldovan ties should be properly used. And we have responsible for their use must be brought to Russia’s chief sanitary inspector, Gennady wine, purportedly for falling short of 10 years of a transition period for this justice.” The MFA emphasized that Ukraine Onishchenko, threatened to re-impose Russian sanitary criteria. Mr. Onishchenko goal.” At the same time, he said that the welcomes the agreements reached during restrictions on the import of Moldovan had issued two warnings to that effect dur- main competitive advantages of Ukraine negotiations in Geneva between Russian wines, fruit and vegetables to Russia. Mr. ing August. His September 3 announce- are productive agriculture, advanced scien- Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov and Rogozin held talks with Moldova’s Prime ment, however, added a threat of embargo- tific and technological developments, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on taking Minister Iurie Leanca and Deputy Prime ing Moldovan wines, “reverting to the 2006 strong positions in information, communi- international control over chemical weap- Minister Valeriu Lazar (Moldovan co-chair situation,” when Russia imposed a political- cations and biological technology, as well ons in Syria and their destruction as soon as of the inter-governmental commission). Mr. ly motivated full ban on Moldovan and as “unique human capital.” (Ukrinform) possible. “To this end, mechanisms of the U.N. Security Council and the Organization Rogozin also issued those warnings in Georgian wines and agricultural products. Association to open up agriculture three statements with overlapping content Moscow relented little by little during the for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, for the media in Moscow, Chisinau and ensuing years on Moldovan wines, and only KYIV – After the signing of the whose Executive Council is currently Tiraspol, respectively. He enumerated in 2013 on a trickle of Georgian wine. Association Agreement between Ukraine chaired by Ukraine, should be involved to Russia’s possible responses to the Moldova has been heavily hit, wines and European Union, more than 500 mil- the greatest possible extent,” Ukraine’s MFA Moldova-EU agreements (Interfax, being its number one export article by far, lion consumers around the globe will be stressed. (Ukrinform) September 1, 2; Rossiya-24 TV, Itar-Tass, and Russia its largest market by far. able to buy Ukraine’s agricultural produce, MFA to support journalists abroad Novyi Region [Tiraspol], September 2; Moldovan wine exports to Russia declined Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food Jurnal de Chisinau, September 2): in value from $235 million in 2005 (the last Mykola Prysiazhniuk told reporters on KYIV – The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs pre-sanctions year) down to $61 million in September 18. “For six months, Ukraine Ministry will provide comprehensive sup- existing trade agreements with Moldova,” 2012; and from a Russian market share of has supplied to the EU agricultural prod- port to Ukrainian journalists who work implying• Russia possible would restrictions “inevitably on therevise access its nearly 50 percent reported in 2005, down ucts worth $2.6 billion (U.S.). The largest abroad. The director of the Information of Moldovan agricultural products to the to 10 to 12 percent market share annually amounts of exports were of grains, oilseeds Policy Department at the ministry, Yevhen Russian market (Russia’s ambassador in in recent years in Russia (Interfax, and vegetable oils. However, subject to the Perebyinis, said during the international Chisinau, Farit Mukhametshin, had recently Moldpres, September 3). signing of the Association Agreement with training workshop “An Open Conversation: aired this warning explicitly [Infotag, Mr. Rogozin, basically, nodded when the EU, the range of agricultural products Safety of Journalists” that “The Foreign August 30]). Moldovan officials tried to pin him down on and their amount will be significantly Affairs Ministry and diplomatic missions of - recognizing Moldova’s territorial integrity expanded. After all, about 500 million Ukraine are providing and are ready to pro- take” by concluding the agreements with and borders. Russia’s recognition is on Europeans will become buyers of vide comprehensive assistance to domestic the• EU Chisinau even as “would “hundreds make of a thousandsserious mis of paper only, and sometimes not even on Ukrainian agricultural products,” the minis- journalists.” He noted that this year Moldovans work in Russia,” implying possi- paper. Mr. Rogozin’s parallel appointments, ter noted. However, a necessary condition Ukraine’s diplomatic missions provided ble restrictions on Moldovan migrant labor as Russian presidential envoy “on will be the compliance of Ukrainian prod- support to more than 300 Ukrainian jour- ucts with international standards. in Russia. Transnistria” and Russian head of the (Continued on page 12) Russia-Moldova inter-governmental com- “According to analysts, if the agreement on is near, winter on its way. We hope that you mission, exemplify this deliberate ambigui- will• not “Energy freeze is this important, winter” (partingthe cold shotseason at ty. 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NEWS ANALYSIS: Fule deplores Russian pressure on EU’s Eastern neighbors

by Rikard Jozwiak tees or cease military cooperation. He said lawmakers. from Moscow. Yerevan did, however, indi- RFE/RL the EU would stand by countries that “In the Helsinki Principles of the OSCE cate that it would like to initial the choose to sign Association Agreements [Organization for Security and Cooperation Association Agreement without the DCFTA, STRASBOURG, France – The European with Brussels instead of opting for the in Europe], we have committed to respect a set-up similar to the position Azerbaijan Parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a Moscow-led Customs Union of Belarus, each country’s, let me quote, ‘right freely to is negotiating with the EU. resolution that deplores different types of Kazakhstan and Russia. define and conduct as it wishes its relations The commissioner said it would be pos- pressure being exercised by Russia on the with other states in accordance with inter- sible for Eastern Partnership countries to Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine European Union’s Eastern neighbors. national law,’ end of quote. The European increase cooperation with the Customs The text, supported by all major parties Russia is suspected of pressuring coun- Union will support and stand by those who Union in an observer-status role. He said in the chamber, calls on the European tries such as Armenia, Moldova and are subject to undue pressures.” Brussels encouraged its partners to seek External Action Service (EEAS) to consider Ukraine in the run-up to the Eastern deeper ties with Russia in accordance with Cannot join both recent developments “beyond a purely Partnership summit in Vilnius in their Association Agreement obligations. trade dimension” and asks Brussels’ for- November, apparently in the hope of mak- Mr. Fule said a country cannot enjoy “We have to do a better job in communi- eign-policy corps to “send a strong mes- ing them instead join its own Customs both a DCFTA and membership in the cating with Russian friends. Make this sage of support for all Eastern Partnership Union. Russian-led Customs Union. point again and again. The Eastern countries in their European aspirations Several of the EU’s Eastern partners are “It is true that the Customs Union mem- Partnership is not at your expense, it is not and choices.” expected to formalize closer relationships bership is not compatible with the DCFTAs, against you, it is not against your interests,” The resolution follows a sharply worded with Brussels at the summit by either ini- which we have negotiated with Ukraine, Mr. Fule explained. address to the chamber on September 11 tialing or signing an Association Agreement the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and He also observed that EU norms often by the EU commissioner responsible for and an accompanying Deep and Armenia,” he said. are adopted internationally and are fully the European Neighborhood Policy, Stefan Comprehensive Free-Trade Area (DCFTA) “This is not because of ideological differ- compatible or identical with World Trade Fule. with the EU. ences; this is not about a clash of economic Organization rules, which should help Mr. Fule said any threats from Russia On September 11 Russia imposed a ban blocs; or a zero-sum game. This is due to everyone, including Russia, to modernize linked to the possible signing of EU on Moldovan wine. In August, Moscow legal impossibilities. For instance, you can- and open up to globalization. Association Agreements at a summit in stopped Ukrainian products from crossing not at the same time lower your customs Vilnius in November would be “unaccept- the border for nearly a week. tariffs as per the DCFTA and increase them Copyright 2013, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted able.” “This is not how international relations as a result of the customs-union member- with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Mr. Fule said this applied to all forms of should function on our continent in the ship,” Mr. Fule explained. Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, pressure, including possible misuse of 21st century. Such actions clearly breach Armenia announced last week that it Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see energy pricing, artificial trade obstacles the principles to which all European states had chosen to join the Russia-led Customs http://www.rferl.org/content/eu-russia- and threats to withdraw security guaran- have subscribed,” Mr. Fule told European Union amid speculation of intense pressure threats-unacceptable/25103235.html).

INTERVIEW: U.S. economist skeptical of Customs Union

RFE/RL percent. So, you don’t want to emulate that tions on Belarusian dairy products; and trade policy. And if Ukraine were to join the model, be part of that model, and as far as they banned pork imports from Belarus on Customs Union, they would then be subject After months of hesitation, Armenia says the political aspects of it as well, any nation Friday [August 30]. A country that would to a common external-trade policy, a joint it will join the Moscow-led Customs Union of considering joining it would have to won- then be so dependent through a Customs external-trade policy, and it would clearly Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. Ukraine, der why they would want to take a step Union upon Russia as their partner has to be dominated by Russia. instead, appears determined to sign an backward in terms of individual freedom. consider whether they really want to be like Now from Moscow’s point of view, they Association Agreement with the European are saying the reason you can’t have both is Moscow says closer integration only Belarus, where Russia counts for half of Union in Vilnius in November. Other coun- that Ukraine would be able to import goods makes sense because Russia is already their imports and 40 percent of Belarusian tries in the region face a similar dilemma, from the European Union with no tariffs the largest buyer of these post-Soviet exports. I think there is a question of not given that membership in both clubs is not and then they could export cheaper to countries’ goods and, simultaneously, it wanting to be subject to dominance and compatible. countries belonging to the Customs Union is their energy supplier. How much eco- control that makes any country subject to RFE/RL’s Charles Recknagel spoke with and that might hurt domestic production in nomic merit does that argument have? extortion and punishment. Judy Shelton, an economist and the vice those countries. But you have to say if you Kyiv has said it is ready to go both chairwoman of the board of directors of the Not really, and the drivers of economic are one of those potential members of the ways – move toward the EU and join the U.S.-based National Endowment for growth are certainly changing as countries Customs Union, what is wrong with being Customs Union – but first Brussels and Democracy, about why Russia is creating its modernize and develop. But I would just able to buy European products cheaper then Moscow have both made it clear own economic zone as a rival to the EU and point out that, right now, Ukraine exports and without tariffs? You really are not help- that this is not an option. Could you how it is pressing states to join. to Russia about 12.3 billion euros worth of ing your own domestic economy to explain why both Brussels and Moscow goods. They export more to the European improve by charging people more to buy say so? Russia created a tariff-free Customs Union – about 12.9 billion euros worth. those products, which can make you more Union with Kazakhstan and Belarus in Those are last year’s figures. And, as far as From the point of view of the European productive. Instead, what you would be 2010 and is now trying hard to expand [it concerns] Russia being their energy sup- Union, every country that would have an doing is just artificially protecting and pro- it to a larger version that would include plier and that suggesting some kind of nat- Association Agreement or a relationship to longing inefficient production in your own most of the former states of the Soviet ural alliance, that has not really been a trade and have good political relations with country. Union. Russia clearly has strong new happy experience for these countries. the EU has to have a sovereign external (Continued on page 18) regional economic ambitions – what are Countries should be wary of joining an they? organization that does not think transpar- Moscow definitely wants to reassert not ency, rule of law or fighting corruption is only economic but political dominance over important. Quotable notes Now, I will say this, look at the United the area that it formerly controlled. The “…Russia’s threats must have scared and angered [President Viktor] Yanukovych, States. It is true that geographically it mat- problem for Russia, though, these days, is but the effect was the opposite to that intended. Yanukovych told national TV on ters, in that, of our top 10 trading partners, this drive to reassert a new union, or in August 29 that Ukraine would meet all the EU conditions to sign the Association Canada and Mexico would be No. 1 and 2. some ways to resurrect an old union, is com- Agreement. The EU, for its part, visibly warmed to Ukraine after the customs spat. But in third place would be China, then ing at a time when the economic outlook for After a meeting between Ukraine’s opposition leaders and EU Enlargement Japan, then Germany, and South Korea, the Russia is not a very inspiring model. The Commissioner Stefan Fule, the business daily Kommersant-Ukraine reported on U.K., France, Switzerland, India. These are Russian economy is overly reliant on raw August 30 that the EU no longer insisted on the adoption of new election laws. The countries all over the world, so it is not a materials, on oil; I think corruption is a huge EU wants Ukraine to release Tymoshenko from prison, but this is not a must-do. matter of being on our border, and they problem, and we have seen the unequal Brussels also warned Moscow against threatening Ukraine (UNIAN, August 23). account for 67 percent of imports to the opportunities provided to very wealthy oli- “On September 4, Yanukovych gathered lawmakers from his Party of Regions garchs at the expense of regular citizens. United States and 60 percent of our exports. (PRU), who control a comfortable majority in Ukraine’s unicameral Parliament, and So, for Moscow to think that it is offering In spite of Russia saying to countries that instructed them to approve all the bills that the EU deemed necessary for the signing a model or an opportunity to potential being near us gives you a benefit of having a of the agreement in November. He reportedly made it clear that dissenters would be countries that would join a Customs Union, Customs-Union relationship, and even sug- expelled (Ukrayinska Pravda, September 5, 6; Zerkalo Nedeli, September 7). On they have to evaluate if they also want to gesting to Ukraine that not to do it would be September 5, Parliament approved all five bills needed for EU integration that were see a potential decrease in outside invest- suicidal, let’s see how that kind of logic is on the agenda. …Several more bills need to be passed by November, yet the ment, in foreign trade. In Russia’s case working, for example, with Belarus. Already, September 5 voting showed that there is consensus in the Ukrainian legislature on industrial production, even the labor mar- we see this past week that Russia has the need to comply with EU conditions despite the Russian threats. ket, is declining, they recorded growth for announced a 25 percent drop in oil supplies the second quarter of just 1.2 percent, and going to Belarus for this month, and maybe – Oleg Varfolomeyev, writing on September 11 on the Jamestown Foundation Blog. meanwhile [annual] inflation is close to 6 into the future; they are suggesting restric- 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

has been in place throughout Ukrainian independence. payments draws raucous protests in most Western coun- Economic troubles... It’s a particularly enormous amount considering that tries, average Ukrainians have yet to develop skills in orga- (Continued from page 1) under the Soviet Union, Moscow controlled only 52 per- nizing and demanding their rights. cent of revenue, leaving the rest to be spent by the repub- “We’re not Greeks or the French,” he said. “Our people ation by the year’s end made by ForEx Club Director lics, he said. don’t go into the streets smashing up stores, government Mykola Ivchenko, who expects a 4 percent drop, and the “No dictator in history allowed himself to accumulate 80 offices or the national bank.” Concorde Capital investment bank, which predicts an percent of state revenue,” Mr. Novak said. “The prime min- The difference between Ukraine and the U.S. is that uncontrolled drop of 8 percent by December. ister decides whom to give more money to, whom to give President Barack Obama can’t decide not to finance certain A decline in the hryvnia’s value will make imports – not less and whom to give nothing. It’s an entirely manual parts of the budget, Mr. Kushniruk said. just consumer goods but also energy supplies such as oil administration of the budget.” “He’s obligated to finance the expenses required by the and natural gas –more expensive for the average Another factor in the devaluation threat is Ukraine’s budget, otherwise it’s sequestered and documents are sub- Ukrainian. Ukrainians will also lose purchasing power swelling budget deficit, which reached $3.7 billion by the mitted confirming that certain items aren’t being financed,” when traveling abroad. But oligarchs stand to benefit as end of July, exceeding the 2 percent of GDP safety thresh- he said. “In the EU also, it’s not just a whim of the govern- their exports will become cheaper and more competitive. old. ment to finance the budget. On the other hand in Ukraine, “Despite there being a clear consensus among our col- if the government doesn’t finance a part of expenses, they leagues that the pressure on local currency will be enor- simply shrug their shoulders and say, ‘There’s no money.’ mous, forecasts of the future hryvnia rate differ widely,” That’s all.” Concorde Capital said in a report to investors. Not concerned about devaluation, Mr. Kushniruk said “It is very unlikely that the correction will happen in one the biggest threat to the Ukrainian economy is an artificial- step given the tough administrative control over the for- ly induced panic on the currency markets, particularly eign exchange market. In this respect, we anticipate a sce- from the Russian government as it tries to create political nario similar to what happened in Belarus in 2011, when and economic instability in Ukraine to discredit the gov- the currency started depreciating through the black mar- ernment. ket, adjusting to its new level in a few steps,” Concorde Such attacks have accelerated as the deadline draws Capital reported. near for signing the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, President Yanukovych has made a stable hryvnia/U.S. which is expected to happen at the Eastern Partnership dollar exchange rate the bedrock of his economic policy, summit in Vilnius on November 28-29. partly to satisfy the public view of the exchange rate as an Mr. Kushniruk and other economic experts, such as indicator of economic stability, said Borys Kushniruk, an Realna Ekonomika editor Yevhen Shpytko (www.real- economic analyst and member of the central command of economy.com.ua), raised alarm about articles recently the People’s Rukh of Ukraine. published in the Ukrainian media warning of hryvnia To maintain the public’s confidence, his administration devaluation. They alleged these articles were ordered by will do everything to keep the current exchange rate in the Russian authorities through public relations companies current range of 8.15 hrv per U.S. dollar, Mr. Kushniruk that paid for their placement. said. The Ukrayinska Pravda website said such articles were The National Bank of Ukraine has numerous tools at its in fact placed by Vice Prime Minister Serhii Arbuzov as a disposal to prevent devaluation, such as selling debt on for- means of deflecting responsibility for the nation’s econom- eign markets, raising the requirements for banks to sell Zenon Zawada ic trouble onto the Russian government, also serving to their foreign currency receipts (currently at 50 percent), as Economic analyst Borys Kushniruk expects President pre-empt its possible attacks. well as administrative levers on banks to reduce demand Viktor Yanukovych will avoid a widely expected uncon- Mr. Kushniruk criticized Ukrayinska Pravda editors for for foreign currency. trolled devaluation of the hryvnia. that claim, which he described as irresponsible. “Cries that “There won’t be any uncontrolled devaluations in Arbuzov’s PR specialists are igniting anti-Russian feelings Ukraine, given the National Bank’s strict economic and “The state deficit is growing while revenue is growing – moreover from the editors of Ukrayinska Pravda – draw administrative control over banks and their actions,” Mr. and spending is being reduced, which can only be amazement from me, at minimum.” Kushniruk said. explained by the lack of internal communication,” Mr. In response, Ukrayinska Pravda editors accused Messrs. “Ukraine does not have a classic economic model and Novak said. Kushniruk and Shpytko of both being on the Yanukovych doesn’t have a free economy, from the viewpoint of eco- “Each state organ works by itself, with its own proce- administration’s payroll. (Mr. Shpytko is the former chief nomic events. The government and the National Bank of dures and resolutions. There’s no established state balance editor of the Ekonomichna Pravda website, a sister publi- Ukraine have enormous influence on these events. of finances. The government doesn’t control the financial cation of Ukrayinska Pravda.) Therefore, one needs to consider whether the government situation and doesn’t understand what’s happening. That’s Yet, besides attempts to stir panic on the markets, the and the National Bank want devaluation, rather than just the reason the state treasury isn’t fulfilling its obligations Russians have few economic levers left to influence examining economic figures” as pessimists are doing, he to local budgets, which are yelling that they haven’t Ukraine, Mr. Novak said. said. received funds,” he added. The Yanukovych administration has taken dramatic That the Yanukovych administration has enormous con- Local governments are so broke that they’re borrowing measures to reduce the state’s dependence on natural gas trol over the economy is uncontested among Ukrainian funds from commercial banks at high interest rates just to in the last two years, such as sharply reducing purchases economists. The Cabinet of Ministers controls the fate of make necessary payments, said Dr. Oleh Soskin, director of from the Russian state monopoly Gazprom and buying gas 80 percent of state revenue in Ukraine, said Mr. Novak, the Institute of Society Transformation in Kyiv. at cheaper rates from new suppliers in Europe. pointing out that such a high degree of centralized control What’s worse, the government is supposed to fund even Meanwhile, the Russian government’s sharp trade more social spending in the year’s second half. Yet it has restrictions lasted only a few weeks in August, which Mr. already dug itself into in a deep hole, economists said. Novak attributed to Russian businessmen urging the gov- The Azarov government has been two to three months ernment to relax its tactics since their enterprises were Explore the archives of late in paying unemployment benefits, Mr. Novak said. The getting equally hurt in the conflict. government also has stopped making certain payments “The Russians forgot that Ukraine is not Georgia,” he The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda altogether in certain oblasts, such as compensation to said. “Trade with Georgia is several hundred million dol- online: Chornobyl and Afghanistan war veterans and generous lars per year, while Russian-Ukrainian trade is worth $50 payments for newborns – particularly for siblings – that billion. It’s on a different scale that’s felt even within the www.ukrweekly.com were introduced by the government of former Prime framework of the Russian economy. The Russian leader- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. ship is trying to figure out how to emerge from this situa- www.svoboda-news.com Unfortunately, continuing to not make social payments tion so as not to look as if it lost the trade conflict, though is another tactic the government can rely on to get through all analysts agree Russia lost, at a minimum, the informa- Our online archives are made possible by our the winter, Mr. Kushniruk said. While failing to fulfill such tion war.” generous sponsors: Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union Moscow has been pushing Kyiv to abandon its EU agree- Ukraine’s Cabinet... ment and join its customs union instead. The Kremlin has Shevchenko Scientific Society U.S.A. (Continued from page 1) warned Kyiv of retaliatory action and said it will forfeit special partner status if it signs up with the EU. Selfreliance Ukrainian American Kyiv demonstrates progress in respecting the rule of law Russia has been imposing pressure on other former Federal Credit Union and reviews the imprisonment of Ms. Tymoshenko. Soviet republics as well, pushing them to abandon their Ms. Tymoshenko’s detention in 2011 soured Kyiv’s rela- plans to get closer to the EU. Anonymous donor tions with the EU and considerably delayed the signing of Meanwhile, leaders from Ukraine’s Communist Party the Association Agreement. have announced plans to appeal the Central Election SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union Ms. Tymoshenko has insisted her seven-year sentence Committee’s rejection of their call for a referendum on on abuse of power charges was ordered by Ukrainian Ukraine joining the Russia-led Customs Union. Heritage Foundation of President Viktor Yanukovych in a bid to eliminate a dan- 1st Security Federal Savings Bank gerous opponent from political life ahead of the 2015 pres- With reporting by AFP and ITAR-TASS. idential polls. Copyright 2013, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted with the permis- Bahriany Foundation Mr. Azarov also said on September 18 that the signing of sion of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut and others an Association Agreement with the EU would open new pros- Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see http:// pects for cooperation with the Customs Union of Belarus, www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-eu-membership-associa- Kazakhstan and Russia, as well as with other CIS countries. tion-agreement-government-approve/ 25109791.html). No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum UNA at Connecticut festival Mission Statement The Ukrainian National Association exists: • to promote the prin- ciples of fraternalism; • to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian heritage and culture; and • to provide quality financial services and products to its members.

As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Association STAMFORD, Conn. – The Ukrainian National Association participated in the 46th annual Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival reinvests its earnings for held here on September 8. Amidst the beautiful setting of St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, the spectacular weather, the won- the benefit of its mem- derful stage show and, of course, the delicious Ukrainian food, visitors stopping by the UNA booth had the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of the UNA’s permanent insurance and deferred retirement plans. Seen above (from left) are: Gloria Horbaty of bers and the Ukrainian Wallingford, Conn., advisor on the UNA General Assembly, secretary of UNA Branch 414 and one of the organizers of the annual community. festival in Stamford; and professional agents Oksana Stanko and Nina Bilchuk from the UNA Home Office in Parsippany, N.J. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly The Kremlin’s tactics When Hitler and Stalin were allies They’re not happy over at the Kremlin. by Paul Goble dlya_bezopasnosti_rossii_protiv_nacistskoj_ Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was supposed to play the role fulfilled by ugrozy/). Russia’s satellites – Belarus and Kazakhstan – in rebuilding the empire that tens of Seventy-four years ago on September 17, The historian’s own timeline only under- millions died struggling to destroy. Mr. Yanukovych first steps as president indicated Stalin, on the basis of the secret protocols of scores this need: He writes that “on September he was open to the idea, having given Moscow big influence over Ukraine’s news- the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, invaded and 17, 1939, the Red Army began a military stands, television airwaves, education system, Sevastopol and pretty much the entire occupied Poland. Twelve days later, the operation for the liberation of the territory Crimean peninsula. Soviet Union and Nazi Germany signed a of western Ukraine and western Belarus Alas, the generosity ended when it came to his personal wallet, and those belonging to Treaty on Friendship and the Border which earlier had been seized by Poland as Ukraine’s biggest oligarchs. Mr. Yanukovych might spend his Saturday nights dancing to between the USSR and Germany over the a result of the Soviet-Polish war of 1920.” Russian pop music and “shanson,” his Sunday mornings kissing Russian Orthodox icons, dismembered body of Poland. Mr. Ivanov acknowledges that there are but he understands as much as anyone the Russian threat to Ukraine’s wealth. Even as agreement is reportedly close on continuing disputes about this event, with Like a brutish jealous husband, Moscow began using threats and scare tactics in the treatment of Stalin in the unified histo- some viewing it as “a liberation campaign July as a last-minute strategy to demonstrate to Ukrainian oligarchs that they need ry textbook Russian President Vladimir of the Russian army,” and others seeing it as Russia more than Europe. However, in demonstrating patience in the face of the Putin has ordered, it is worth recalling that “the aggression of the communist state,” a trade conflict, Ukrainian industry leaders understood that Russia also depends on the history of World War II was more com- contrast and disjunction that are more Ukrainian exports, such as Motor Sich helicopter engines and manganese ferroal- plicated than that book is likely to suggest revealing than he perhaps intends. loys. Since their peak in mid-August, the trade restrictions have simmered. and that Stalin’s role as Hitler’s ally was far On September 17, he continues, the Polish Now we’re beginning to see what other tricks Russia’s leaders have up their more evil than most Russians are willing to ambassador in Moscow was “handed a note” sleeve to derail the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement that’s scheduled for signing admit even today. which said that, as a result of the German at the Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius on November 28-29. So far, they’re not Indeed, as a typical article in the Moscow invasion, “the Polish state and its government impressive. media today shows, Russian writers are functions had ceased to exist” and conse- Mega-millionaire oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, whose daughter’s godfather is Mr. prepared to engage in the most complicated quently “all agreements earlier concluded Putin, and Communist Party Chair Petro Symonenko have launched a campaign to col- contortions in order to try to justify the between the USSR and Poland” had as well. lect signatures for a referendum on the Customs Union, which will become the Eurasian unjustifiable and to whitewash what was Moreover, this note, discussed by Mr. Economic Union in 2015. To help Ukrainians make the right choice when casting their one of the great crimes of the 20th century Ivanov only in the passive voice, said that ballots, the Communist Party – which works very closely with the Russian government – – one that not only helped trigger World “the Soviet authorities could not be indiffer- launched a TV advertising campaign explaining the benefits of the Customs Union. War II but also led to Soviet occupation of ent to the fate of the Ukrainian and One ad is a particularly amusing hodge-podge, featuring a German-accented fel- half of Europe for almost 50 years. Belarusian population living under the low – accompanied by the “The Star-Spangled Banner” and a waving EU flag – insist- On the Russian Orthodox nationalist site oppression of Poland” and that the Red ing in English, “You must speak fluent English, otherwise you will only do unquali- Ruskline.ru, Andrey Ivanov says that what Army “had been given an order to cross the fied, low-paying jobs, and even then, your chances can be very low.” Stalin did in occupying Poland was “com- Polish border and ‘take under its defense Firstly, all of us have parents or relatives in the U.S. who have thrived economical- pletely necessary for the security of Russia the life and property of the population of ly without knowing “fluent English.” And there are hundreds of thousands of against the Nazi threat,” a view many now western Belarus and western Ukraine.’” Ukrainians currently in EU countries who can testify that one doesn’t have to be flu- share but that at a minimum requires clari- Poland’s situation was truly desperate. ent in English to earn a respectable wage, if not prosper outright. (Incidentally, if we fication (ruskline.ru/news_rl/2013/09/ England and France had declared war on replace the word “English” with “Russian,” we’d get an ad that more accurately 17/eto_bylo_sovershenno_neobhodimo_ Germany but had not yet put armies in the describes the Customs Union rather than the EU.) field. The United States remained neutral, Indeed, all the ads include the slogan, “We Speak One Language,” which indicates German forces continued to advance, and the that they’re aimed at eastern and southern Ukrainians, particularly elderly folks. Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on Warsaw government was forced to evacuate Those who could be swayed by the language argument would have to be poorly edu- ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia and, according to Mr. Ivanov, “the liquidation cated – after all, speaking English is a prestigious skill in Ukraine. All the ads also who has served in various capacities in the of its independence became an inevitability.” play on the notion that Ukrainian enterprises just can’t compete with advanced U.S. State Department, the Central Moscow apparently was concerned by only Europeans. The basic message is that we’re all losers when compared to Europe, so Intelligence Agency and the International one thing: “Despite the secret protocol to the we ought to stick together. That appeals to a segment of the Ukrainian electorate Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact,” Berlin appeared to be that’s largely passive and won’t be able to affect any events in Kyiv. of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio ready to go beyond the line demarcating After these ads were released, Ukrainian media announced that Mr. Putin had Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for German and Soviet spheres of influence by tapped as a helper in Ukrainian relations Vladyslav Surkov, a Kremlin behind-the- International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog encouraging Hungary and Lithuania to scenes political master who is credited with manipulating parliamentary elections called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- think about acquiring lands in the east. to Mr. Putin’s benefit, as well as leading the development of the fascistoid, pro-Krem- woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). This article lin Nashi youth organization. We expect Mr. Surkov will come up with some better above is reprinted with permission. (Continued on page 17) tactics than the current ad campaign. Previously, we had a negative view of Russians serving in Ukraine’s most influen- tial seats of authority. Now we’re seeing they might come in handy. For instance, we’ve got a Russian political technologist to match Mr. Surkov. Igor Shuvalov, who MUST READS: has just as much experience at political mischief, is widely believed to be directing “Searching for My Uncles’ Soviet Killers” (on the blog “Ukraine’s Orange the news on Ukraine’s biggest TV network, Inter, from behind the scenes. He report- Blues,” World Affairs, July 1), Alexander J. Motyl, professor of political science at edly remains in active contact with the Presidential Administration, having served as Rutgers• In University-Newark, writes: “Two of my uncles were killed by the Soviets and a key advisor to its chairman, Serhiy Lyovochkin. So perhaps Mr. Shuvalov will help I’d like to know who the perpetrators were. The first, my aunt’s husband, Bohdan, was Mr. Yanukovych outmaneuver the Kremlin’s specialists. killed exactly 72 years ago, on June 30, 1941, when the Soviet secret police shot some- How ironic it is that Mr. Yanukovych’s authoritarian governing style will finally where between 9,000 and 20,000-25,000 (or possibly even more) mostly Ukrainian serve the interests of Ukraine’s Western-oriented populace (rather than repressing political prisoners in western Ukraine in the course of a week. The second, my father’s them). And, it must be noted, the courts have been consistently rejecting requests kid brother, Teodozii, was arrested sometime in 1947, sent to a prison camp in Siberia, aimed at organizing the Customs Union referendum. and never returned.” He goes on to tell the stories of his two uncles: Bohdan was a As EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Chair Pawel Kowal pointed member of the nationalist underground, but Teodozii apparently had no political con- out, all we’ve got to do is tough it out until the end of November and what will be one nections: he was an aspiring young actor who was suspected of involvement in dis- of the most important events for Ukraine since it re-established its independence. tributing nationalist leaflets. “I’m angry at the Soviet Union, which killed two uncles. Andriy Novak, chair of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine, underscored: “Once I’m angry at the Soviet secret policemen who tortured and shot Bohdan and maltreat- Yanukovych signs that Association Agreement with the EU, Russian-Ukrainian rela- ed Teodozii. And I’m angry at the reigning Western indifference to all Soviet deaths – tions will become relations between the EU and Russia, and all claims that Russia and, by extension, to these two Ukrainian deaths,” Prof. Motyl writes. “…the bottom has to Ukraine will become claims to the EU.” line is that no one cares about the crimes committed by the KGB and its predecessor secret-police organizations. …Surely their crimes are at least roughly comparable to those of the SS and Gestapo. Or are victims of Soviet crimes less worthy of compassion than victims of Nazi crimes?” (To read the full article go to http://www.worldaffairs- Sept. Turning the pages back... journal.org/blog/alexander-j-motyl/searching-my-uncles-soviet-killers.) “Tips on Speaking Ukrainian” (July 19), Prof. Motyl Twenty-six years ago, on September 19, 1987, Kaye Lani Rae notes: “If you’ve ever heard Ukrainians speak Russian, you will have noticed that they 19 Rafko, who identified herself as of Ukrainian descent, was named almost• In anotheralways pronouncepost on his theblog, Russian G as an H. Hence, gavaril (I spoke) will come the new Miss America for 1988 at the Miss America competition across as havaril, gaspadin (mister) as haspadin, golod (hunger) as holod. Gorbachev 1987 in Atlantic City, N.J. will be Horbachev, Grozny will be Hrozny, Germaniya will be Hermaniya, and so on. Ms. Rafko, 24 years old at the time of her crowning, hails from When Ukrainians transliterate their own names into English, you’d think that Hanna Monroe, Mich., and in addition to her Ukrainian ancestry, would, by this logic, be Hanna, that Ihor would be Ihor, and so on, right? Wrong. For claimed Irish and Welsh heritage as well. some reason Hanna becomes Ganna and Ihor becomes Igor.” He proceeds to relate more The 5-foot-10, green-eyed brunette was the first registered nurse to win the crown; she of the strange transliteration used by Ukrainians from Ukraine, for example: “…Houston graduated in 1985 from St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Ms. Rafko said that she is spelled and pronounced KHyuston, …Washington becomes VashinHton, Goethe hoped to use the $30,000 cash scholarship and income from personal appearances to get a becomes Hoethe, Galsworthy become Halsvorsi, and so on.” (To see the article, go to http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/blog/alexander-j-motyl/tips-speaking-ukrainian.) (Continued on page 18) No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 7 PERSPECTIVES

by Andrew Fedynsky Let it be Europe! Thank you, Svoboda! I was 26 in August 1974 and on board coming across as if they were masters and Most early immigrants from Ukraine to ing to improve their situation.” On an airplane to the States after a summer in hosts. Both spoke of the Stalin-era concept the United States came from September 23, 1909, Svoboda featured Europe. Waiting for take-off, I chatted ami- of Rus’ to unite “three fraternal peoples” – Transcarpathia (Zakarpattia) and Galicia blacks. “In 1866, three years after emanci- ably with my seatmate, a New Yorker who Ukrainians, Russians and Belarusians – (Halychyna). Most were poor, illiterate and pation, 90 percent of the blacks were illiter- spoke English with an accent. Once we into a single entity, all under Moscow’s con- unskilled. Their religio-cultural identity ate,” wrote RNS Auditor Evhen Hvozdyk. were comfortably in the air, the conversa- trol. Unable to shed his KGB skin, Mr. Putin was Catholic. Their goal was to make “By 1890, 55 percent were illiterate. In tion lapsed and I took out a book. Leaning grotesquely described communism as “just money and return to Ukraine. 1900, only 44 percent were illiterate.” over, the man remarked approvingly, “Ah, a simplified version of the religious princi- Work was available in the anthracite coal Especially galling to Svoboda editors and you read Russian.” ples shared by practically all the world’s mining areas of eastern Pennsylvania. The contributors was the exploitation of chil- “No,” I replied. “It’s Ukrainian.” traditional religions.” Missing was any first Rusyn community was founded in dren. An editorial explained: “While the He was not pleased: “Is same thing!” mention of the destruction of hundreds of Shenandoah by the Rev. Ivan Volansky in child is still young, our Rusyn sends him to Politely, I told him it’s not the same and churches in 1930s Ukraine, including more 1884. The Ruskyi Narodnyi Soyuz (RNS) – school so that it doesn’t make noise around pointed out differences that separate the than two dozen in Kyiv. Nor did the Russian today’s Ukrainian National Association the house or because mom can no longer handle the child. But as soon as the child two languages. He was not to be persuad- president or the patriarch mention the (UNA) – was founded in Shamokin in 1894. Of all the immigrants from Ukraine who has matured enough to earn a dollar or ed. The two, he insisted, are basically one mass murder of Ukrainian priests and came to the United States prior to 1914, two, oh ho! Off to work he goes.” and the same. Increasingly angry, I abrupt- believers, the Holodomor, the Great Terror some 40 percent remained Rusyn Ethnic preservation was also emphasized. ly abandoned my argument and switching and other atrocities too numerous to men- (Ruthenian), 20 percent became Russian, “If we expect to live the civilized life others tion. to Ukrainian said, “You’ve convinced me. and 40 percent came to call themselves enjoy, then let’s do what other cultured peo- I note all this as I reflect on Kyiv’s deci- They are the same. So why are we speaking Ukrainian. How was it possible for Rusyns ples have done,” wrote the Rev. Peter English when we have a common lan- sion to sign a European Union-Ukraine to become “Ukrainians” in a little over 30 Poniatyshyn on October 21, 1909. “Let’s guage?” My seatmate became furious. Both Association Agreement at the Eastern years, not in Ukraine, but in the United establish heritage schools, reading rooms, of us – he in Russian, me in Ukrainian – Partnership Summit in Vilnius in States, the “melting pot” of the world? amateur drama groups, children’s and adult became ever louder. At that point, other November and Moscow’s petulant reaction Svoboda played a major role in the choirs, orchestras, bands, gymnastic societies, passengers intervened, taking each of us by to that. In a sense, orienting Ukraine on Ukrainianization process. As Lesia W. and various brotherhoods, clubs.” the arm. “You sit here,” they told me and, Europe would bring the country back to Kuropas wrote in her 175-page M.S. in Reading rooms offering reading and turning to my New York friend, said, “and where it was a thousand years ago when Education thesis: “From its founding, writing lessons were promoted by Svoboda you sit there.” Yaroslav the Wise, in an initiative of his Svoboda had two major goals: 1) to enlight- as early as 1894. Each RNS branch was Over the years, I’ve had several episodes own toward Europe, arranged strategic en the Rusyn immigrant so that he/she encouraged to establish a reading room for where a Russian challenged me for speak- marriages for himself and his children with would adopt attitudes and behaviors which members. A Prosvita Society was estab- ing a language he or she insisted did not royal families in France, Sweden, Norway could lead to a more fulfilling life in the lished at the 1912 RNS convention. exist. Indeed, that was official policy from and Hungary. Certainly, it evokes more United States; 2) to make Rusyn immigrants Another Svoboda initiative was Ridna 1863 to 1905, when the tsars banned recent memories of the 1920s “Ukrainian aware of their ethno-national heritage.” Shkola, the heritage school. Ukrainian, decreeing the language had Renaissance,” arguably the most culturally Most early editors of Svoboda were “Next to the church,” Svoboda explained never existed, did not exist and could never productive decade for Ukraine since Taras Catholic priests, committed to the ethno- in 1895, “the most important institution in be allowed. The language, of course, did Shevchenko published his “Kobzar” in national enlightenment of their people. the community is, without a doubt, the exist and does so now. So does the country. 1840. Poets, artists, dramatists, filmmak- Unfortunately, Rusyns were not. Rusyns, the school. The church and the school are two Yet, 22 years after the fall of the Soviet ers, painters, musicians, scholars – nearly Rev. Stephen Makar wrote in 1905, suffered sisters, one older, the other younger, who must progress hand-in-hand, complement- Union, many Russians balk at recognizing every cultural figure at the time – worked from, “Rusynism,” a malady “manifested by ing each other’s work...” By the early 1900s, Ukraine as legitimate, starting with in the spirit of slogans writer Mykola apathy, greed, indifference to self-improve- Khvyliovy offered as the path forward for ment, superstition, laziness and a propensi- most Rusyn communities had an after- President Vladimir Putin himself, who told school heritage school taught by a hired can- his country: “Away from Moscow!” “Face ty for immediate gratification. Rusyns President George W. Bush, “You under- tor-teacher (diak-uchytel), usually from the toward Europe!” exploited their children and suffered from stand, George, that Ukraine isn’t even a old country. These teachers had problems The Cheka forced him into suicide in alcoholism and “serf-mindedness.” state.” with their American-born pupils. “If we take And Mr. Putin has been acting accord- 1933, even as thousands of fellow cultural Svoboda editors were focused on change, wrote Mrs. Kuropas. The overall an honest look at our future, we see... that we ingly. Violating treaties guaranteeing the and political leaders were murdered for strategy was an appeal to ethnic pride and have a shortage of qualified teachers... country’s sovereignty, the KGB apparatchik “Ukrainian bourgeois nationalism” and mil- personal responsibility. Problems such as Teachers and student must not only speak in 2004 brazenly campaigned in Ukraine lions of farmers, their wives and children superstition, lack of ambition, alcoholism the same language but must also share the on behalf of his candidate for president, were deliberately starved to death. same culture and values,” wrote the Rev. Ukrainians have suffered as few peoples and ignorance were identified as “shame- even appearing on national television. He ful,” unbecoming to a refined Rusyn culture. Nestor Dmytriw. Teacher training became an have, their coerced, colonial relationship undoubtedly helped orchestrate the elec- Ethnic comparisons were also used, point- important initiative for Svoboda. with Russia having been a major factor. tion fraud that triggered the Orange ing out how other groups had taken advan- The final step in the enlightenment pro- And not only has Russian rule been tyran- Revolution, a clear rejection of Moscow. tage of the many opportunities the United cess was Ukrainianization. The Rev. Mykola Mr. Putin did not heed the message. A nical, it’s been monumentally incompetent, States offered. A third approach was to Strutinsky, recently arrived from Ukraine, year later in the dead of winter, he cut-off forcing catastrophe after catastrophe: emphasize responsibility for one’s own initiated a series of 1902 articles in Svoboda natural gas supplies to Ukraine, a typically world wars, censorship, multiple famines, behavior. One became “civilized” by read- titled “Understand, Rusyn, which road is crude move to try to force integration with Chornobyl and other environmental disas- ing, expanding one’s horizons through edu- yours.” Explaining that “most people in the Russia. He repeated the tactic in 2009. That ters, economic privation and backward- cation, providing a healthy family environ- old country belong to the so-called same year, Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry ness. ment for one’s children and becoming an Ukrainian-Rus party,” he said the enlightened berated Ukraine for celebrating the memo- Having lost its empire in 1918 and again American citizen. To gain political power in masses call themselves Rus-Ukrainians. ry of Ivan Mazepa, the Kozak leader who in 1991, Russia has been pressuring America was impossible without citizen- “They call themselves this because they real- led a revolt against Tsar Peter in 1709. Ukraine to join a reconstituted economic ship. Svoboda’s motto from its inception ize that even though today they are in Galicia, (Imagine the British condemning George and political structure, the recent idea was “help yourself.” their ancestors came from Ukraine...” Along with the introduction on the phonetic Washington or Thomas Jefferson as “trai- being a Moscow-based Customs Union that “It is not he who is unfortunate whose Ukrainian alphabet, Svoboda devoted many tors” and criticizing the United States for also includes Belarus and Kazakhstan. And parents left him an orphan without any vis- issues to the patriotic works of Taras honoring them.) it’s taking measures to block Ukraine’s ible means of support,” the Rev. Hryhory pending partnership with the EU. In an Hrushka, Svoboda’s founder, wrote in 1894, Shevchenko, Ivan Kotliarevsky, Ivan Franko, The list of outrages goes on. In 2012, Lesia Ukrainka, Marko Vovchok and others. Russian agents kidnapped an activist from ironic echo of President George H.W. Bush’s “but he who is forced to grow old without speech to Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada in any education or enlightenment; he must Annual almanacs also became an integral the opposition party A Just Russia on the part of the Ukrainianization process. In 1991, President Putin’s chief economist forever drag his ignorant soul with him streets of Kyiv and took him to Moscow for 1914, the RNS became the UNA, the declared Ukraine’s move toward Europe throughout his miserable life.” prosecution and imprisonment. Ukrainian National Association. “Hey, brother Rusyns,” exclaimed Particularly offensive was how President would be “suicidal.” And then, to illustrate Today, 120 years later, Svoboda is still Svoboda on December 7, 1899, “Our broth- Putin and Moscow Patriarch Kirill conduct- how damaging it would be, Russia began carrying the bright torch of enlightenment er Slovaks already have a national home, ed themselves this past July at Kyiv’s Caves selectively blocking Ukrainian products and Ukrainian pride for all of the genera- schools, a hospital, and a printing press. Monastery (Pecherska Lavra) at the cele- from the Russian market and imposed tions fortunate enough to be living in the And we don’t have enough to send a stu- bration of the 1,025th anniversary of damaging delays at border crossings. United States, the greatest nation in the his- dent for higher education. Whose people Kyivan Rus’ conversion to Christianity, Russia’s actions are creating a backlash. tory of the world. Thank you, Svoboda! The EU condemned Russia’s stance as are we?” On January 18, 1906, Svoboda “unacceptable.” Ukrainian Batkivshchyna pointed to Jews, “probably the most ambi- Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is tious people in the world,” as an ethnic Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is [email protected]. (Continued on page 18) group to be emulated. “They are always try- [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38 No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 9

Our community celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day 2013

WASHINGTON WASHINGTON – Ukrainian Ambassador Olexander Motsyk joins with his defense attaché, Vice-Admiral Ihor Kniaz, and more than 200 invited guests, as the Washington area Ukrainian American choir SpivZhyttia sings the Ukrainian and American national anthems at the start of the gala reception celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Ukrainian inde- pendence in Washington’s Willard InterContinental Hotel on September 12. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Motsyk noted that Ukraine highly val- ues the strategic level of its relationship with the United States and expressed Ukraine’s gratitude for its support of Ukraine’s efforts to enter into the European Union. He said that the Ukrainian gov- ernment is taking decisive steps toward signing the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement this autumn. Among those participating in the reception were representatives of the State Department and other U.S. agencies, Congress, the foreign diplomatic corps, businesses, and various non-governmental and Ukrainian American organizations. The evening was funded by 25 corporate members of the U.S.- Ukraine Business Council. – Yaro Bihun

Staskevicius, the honorary consul of Lithuania in Montreal. Among other head MONTREAL table guests were Sylvia Staskevicius, presi- dent of the Lithuanian community of Montreal; Taras Zalusky, executive director of UCC National; and Marc-André Gadoury, representing the mayor of Rosemount-La Petite-Patrie. The opening prayer was said by the Very Rev. Wolodymyr Kouchnir of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the closing prayer by the Very Rev. Roman Lahola of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. The evening’s MC was Orest Humenny. The 2013 UCC Montreal Centennial Student Scholarship Award was presented Yurij Luhovy to McGill University medical student Artem At the Ukrainian Independence Day banquet in Montreal (from left) are: Arunas Staskevicius, honorary consul of Lithuania in Luhovy for his outstanding essay titled Montreal; Sylvia Staskevicius, president, Lithuanian community of Montreal; Eugene Czolij, president, Ukrainian World “Mass Education and Russification: Congress; keynote speaker Ihor Bardyn, founder/director of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program; Zorianna Hrycenko- Understanding Post-Soviet Election Luhova, president, Montreal branch, Ukrainian Canadian Congress; UCC Centennial Scholarship winner Artem Luhovy; and Outcomes in Relation to Pre-Soviet Literacy Bohdanna Hawryluk, cultural/educational chairperson, UCC Montreal. Rates in Ukraine.” The special presentation MONTREAL – Montreal’s Ukrainian tem. Mr. Bardyn also emphasized the over Also speaking was Eugene Czolij, recent- was made by the Scholarship Committee community held its annual Ukrainian 1,000-year remarkable history of Ukraine ly re-elected president of UWC, who gave a head, Bohdanna Hawryluk, who congratu- Independence Day banquet, this year as a nation, with its many outstanding con- brief overview of UWC’s work and also lated Artem for his well-researched and marking the 22nd anniversary of Ukraine’s tributions to European and world history, stressed the significance of Ukraine signing original essay and wished him continued renewed Independence, on Thursday, and noted that it had withstood constant the Association Agreement with the success in all his work. The award is based September 5, at the Ukrainian Youth Center. efforts by its occupiers to destroy Ukraine European Union, which is to take place this on an essay, academic achievement and The event was sponsored by the Ukrainian as an independent state and their ruthless November in Vilnius, Lithuania. involvement in the community. Canadian Congress Montreal branch and and brutal policies toward the population. Greetings were also given by Arunas (Continued on page 16) Quebec Provincial Council. This year’s keynote speaker was Ihor Bardyn, founder and director of the MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program Executive Edward P. Mangano (center) (CUPP). He is also chairperson of Model NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. joined members of Nassau’s Ukrainian Ukraine Conference, a member of the American community at the Theodore Atlantic Council of Canada and president of Roosevelt Executive and Legislative the Ukrainian National Federation. Building to celebrate the anniversary of The banquet was officially opened by Ukrainian independence. The county Zorianna Hrycenko-Luhova, recently re- executive and representatives from local elected president of UCC Montreal, who Ukrainian American organizations par- welcomed the over 150 guests. In her ticipated in a ceremony that included the opening remarks, she mentioned that this raising of the Ukrainian flag opposite the year’s independence celebration coincides American flag in commemoration of the with the marking of the 80th anniversary day. Mr. Mangano presented a citation to of the 1932-1933 Famine-Genocide in the Rev. Roman Badiak of St. Vladimir Soviet Ukraine and the recently concluded Ukrainian Catholic Church. “I am pleased 10th Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) in to join everyone this morning in celebra- which over 500 delegates and guests from tion of the 22nd anniversary of Ukrainian around the world participated. Independence Day and to raise the Mr. Bardyn’s excellent presentation gave Ukrainian flag,” said Mr. Mangano. “After an overview of the work and successes of centuries of foreign control Ukraine finally the CUPP program, which selects and gives obtained its independence in 1991. Today an opportunity for gifted students from provides us with such a great opportu- Ukraine to work in the Canadian Parliament nity to celebrate the many achievements with leading government leaders. They are of the Ukrainian American community able to experience firsthand how govern- not only here in Nassau, but across the ment works in an open and democratic sys- nation.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

“Welcome to the world’s best Ukrainian 17th annual... party ever! I’ve been saying this every year – I feel I’m like a broken record – but this is (Continued from page 1) the best year ever.” Shadow of the Carpathians.” This outdoor Chris Alexander, Canada’s minister of citi- installation chronicled the vanishing centu- zenship and immigration, then brought ries-old culture of Ukraine’s highland peo- greetings from the Prime Minister Stephen ple through a series of 40 large-format color Harper and presented the Queen Elizabeth II photos presented in a museum-like atmo- Diamond Jubilee Medal to Mr. Klufas, found- sphere with professional art lighting and er and chair of the BWV Toronto Ukrainian themed music. Festival and founder and executive producer The festival featured two other art exhibi- of Kontakt Ukrainian Television Network, in tions. The first, a juried exhibition of fine art recognition of his many years of service titled “Toronto the Beautiful,” had its open- through these entities. ing reception at KUMF Gallery (Ukrainian Mr. Klufas accepted the medal “in the Canadian Art Foundation) on the Friday of name of the over 2,000 parade participants the reception and received an enthusiastic this year, the over 800 stage performers, the response from viewers. The second, housed 200-plus three-day festival volunteers, the at the public library and titled “Fields of 30-plus festival organizing committee mem- Promise, Cities of Dreams,” highlighted the bers, the 17 festival marshals, and all the immigrant experience through the photos many festival sponsors that have been sup- Orest Dorosh and paintings of local artists. porting and building this festival for 17 years.” Kozak System from Kyiv rocks the main festival stage on Saturday night. The crowd-pleasing parade was one of Mr. Maha returned to the festival stage to the best in the Toronto Ukrainian Festival’s present a Shevchenko engraving by Yervan Center), Victor Malarek (investigative jour- Millenia Band of Edmonton, and Toronto’s history, featuring more than 65 entries, includ- Buvée of Paris to Premier Kathleen Wynne nalist and author), Mr. Melnyk and James Ukraina School of Arts, Zapovid band, Zoloti ing marching bands, a color guard, floats and of Ontario from the people of Ukraine to Temerty (businessman, philanthropist and Struny bandurists and Zubrivka folk band. some 2,000 participants from a wide array of Canada. long-time major sponsor of the festival) Later on Saturday night, one of the most associations, businesses and performing In turn, Mr. Klufas presented an award to gathered around, Ms. Freeland and her eagerly anticipated musical fusions ignited ensembles. Awards for best parade entry Eugene Melnyk, philanthropist and owner young daughter cut the red ribbon, thereby the stage as Ukraine’s classic rockers Kozak were presented to Ukrainian Credit Union of the Ottawa Senators hockey team, recog- officially opening the 17th annual Bloor System teamed up with cult musician Taras Limited and Toronto Police Services. nizing his role as an ongoing major festival West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival. Chubay for a performance of Ukrainian Following the parade, politicians from all sponsor and past festival marshal. The Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble world music – modern technology and levels of Canadian government gathered Next came the introduction of the 2013 of New York presented its stirring “Pryvit” rhythms combined with Ukrainian melo- onstage with Vadym Prystaiko, ambassador marshal, renowned journalist, author and (Welcome) dance, followed by performanc- dies and piercing lyricism, well-seasoned of Ukraine to Canada, Inna Prystaiko, media personality Chrystia Freeland, whose es by the Dobriansky Brothers, Mr. with high energy. Consul General Anatoliy Oliijnyk of Ukraine, most recent book, “Plutocrats: The Rise of Cherwick, Edmonton’s Cheremosh Following another street zabava, this leaders of the Ukrainian community, major the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Ukrainian Dance Company, Toronto bands time featuring the Edmonton band Millenia, festival sponsors, and past festival marshals Everyone Else” (2012) was a New York Crazy Voda and Dunai, the Kalyna Dance Kozak System and other bands once again for the festival’s official opening. Anthems Times bestseller and the winner of the 2013 Ensemble of Hamilton (Ontario), the Lira performed at the festival after-party in a were played by the Vanguard Concert/ Lionel Gelber Prize for non-fiction reporting Trio of Oshawa, Toronto bandurist Boris local venue. Marching Band under the baton of Roman on foreign affairs. Ostapienko, the Todaschuk Sisters of The performances of Kozak System and Yasinsky. With past festival marshals Ron Lenyk Winnipeg (Manitoba), Toronto’s Vesnianka Mr. Chubay were made possible by a gener- Mr. Klufas began his remarks by saying, (chief executive officer of The Living Arts Dance Group and Chervoni Maky Trio, ous grant from Celebrate Ontario and through the sponsorship of Ukrainian Credit Union Limited. The Celebrate Ontario grant also allowed the festival to present some of North America’s most popular per- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. forming groups, including Cheremosh, Mr. Cherwick, the Dobriansky Brothers, Syzokryli and the Todaschuk Sisters. The Saturday film festival featured two CONTEST films produced and directed by James E. Motluk: “Directions Home,” a gripping tale FOR CHILDREN about real life heroes whose actions saved millions of lives during World War II, and CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT “Living in the Shadow,” a story about ordi- nary people committing extraordinary acts It is the end of August, and here we are planning our Christmas Card Project. A little early, you may think, but this year we have a in the aftermath of Chornobyl. Mr. Motluk new idea for the project. The Ukrainian National Association will hold a contest to select young artists to participate in the Christmas and photographer Lu Taskey were present Card Project. We wish to inspire young artists to use their creative talents in a meaningful way. This year’s Christmas card theme will be for a question-and-answer session. “Ukrainian Christmas.” Please check details below: On Sunday, the festival opened its third Group 1, children ages 6-12, and Group 2, ages 13-18, are invited to participate in this year’s Christmas Card Project. Each child day with its annual ecumenical service fea- is encouraged to enter the contest by creating one original color artwork to be considered by our judges. The artists should depict their turing the ministers and pastors of the idea of a Ukrainian Christmas. The winning designs will be reproduced and used by the UNA in its annual Christmas Card Project fund- churches in the festival’s neighborhood. The raiser. Over 150,000 cards are mailed each year to members in the community. The proceeds from the sale of these cards will support the renaissance of Soyuzivka, the cultural center of our community. Over the years the community has been very supportive; the funds Boyan Choir of Toronto participated by received from this project were assigned to Soyuzivka, with other donations to the UNA publications Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, singing hymns. and to the Ukrainian National Foundation general fund. The cards will be reproduced in both Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. After the service, the performance stages To enter the contest, please read the contest rules listed below: were once again the setting of some of North America’s finest talent. The youth 1. The artwork selected will best reflect the theme of the Ukrainian 6. Entries will not be returned to the artists, they will become Christmas. the property of the UNA. program featured some 170 young per- formers, both solo and group, followed by 2. The winning designs will be published as Christmas cards; 7. Artists must be advised that entry into this contest constitutes each young artist’s name, age, city and state will be printed on the (1) a waiver of all copyrights artists have for their entries, and (2) performances by the Barvinok Ukrainian reverse of the card. permission to republish entries without compensation. Dance School of Mississauga (Ontario), the 3. One original artwork may be entered per artist. Artwork 8. Winners will be notified by October 28, 2013. Boyan Choir, Mr. Cherwick, Chervoni Maky, must be no larger than 8.5x11 inches. When printed, the artwork 9. All entries must be received by October 15, 2013. Late the Dobriansky Brothers, Do Vira, Millenia, will be reduced to card size. entries will not be considered. Send entries to: Ukrainian Syzokryli and the Todaschuk Sisters. 4. Art pieces must be properly labeled on the reverse side: National Association, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054, The main festival stage was steered Name of artist, full address, telephone, e-mail (please attach Att’n O. Trytjak; for information: [email protected], tel. throughout the festival by MCs Andrij completed entry form). 973-292-9800 x 3071. www.UkrainianNationalAssociation.org/ Dobriansky, Yarko Dobriansky, Julia 5. Artists may use any medium: watercolors, markers, oils, ChildrensChristmasCardContest/ Drozdowsky and Laryssa Wynnyckyj, who crayons, on white paper. Bold colors reproduce best in the 10. Judges’ decisions will be final. kept the audiences informed and entertained. printing process. 11. All proceeds are earmarked for educational and cultural Toronto Mayor Rob Ford arrived in time programs for children at Soyuzivka. to greet the audience during the closing cer- 12. Donations are tax-exempt as permitted by law. emonies. He was presented with a Shevchenko engraving and then stayed on PLEASE PRINT to enjoy the traditional festival finale – the double-tier “Hopak” performed by the Name:______Barvinok Ukrainian School of Dance, which Address:______took to the stage and the ground level below ______in a dizzying display of artistry and color. The 17th annual Bloor West Village Tel:______E-mail:______Toronto Ukrainian Festival attracted what Date of birth______Name of school______many estimated to be one of the largest crowds in its history, and left everyone look- ing forward to gathering again next year. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 11

This Hutsul puppet was but one element of the award-winning parade entry of Orest Dorosh Ukrainian Credit Union Limited. Sofiya Chorniy, Miss Earth Canada (right), in the festival parade. PHOTO REPORT: 17th annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival

Festival founder and chair Jurij Klufas (left) receives the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration The Vanguard Concert/Marching Band sets the pace in the festival parade on Saturday. Chris Alexander (right).

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada Vadym Prystaiko addresses the Ukraine’s beloved Taras Chubay partnered audience during the festival’s open- with Kozak System for a performance of ing ceremonies. Violin virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk performs on the main festival stage. Ukrainian world music.

New York’s Dobriansky Brothers, who were a hit as performers and main fes- tival stage MCs. Toronto’s Desna Ukrainian Dance Company on stage. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

an expected additional $10 billion to be ing position above Unit No. 4,” he age, around the age of 50. It was noted that NEWSBRIEFS spent in developing the site and infrastruc- explained. Mr. Hramotkin added that the women age 45-59 are considered to be the (Continued from page 2) ture. Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola new safe confinement, which has a service least problematic customers in banks, as Azarov said the previous day that Ukraine life of 100 years, will make it possible to they have no difficulties in repaying credit. nalists around the world. “You can always hopes the field will eventually be able to carry out extraction of fuel-containing (Ukrinform) produce some 20 billion cubic meters per materials that are in the shelter and to pro- count on the protection of our diplomatic Ukraine to modernize AN-2 for Cuba missions and our consuls abroad,” Mr. year. But he called that an optimistic sce- cess them for safe storage. (Ukrinform) nario. Ukrainian sources estimate the Perebyinis told journalists. He said that the KYIV – Antonov SE and JSC Motor Sich Yuzovska field, located in Ukraine’s Ukraine one of world’s “oldest” countries issues of journalists’ safety and media free- will modernize AN-2 planes in Cuba. The Donetsk and Kharkhiv regions, has dom are a key priority during Ukraine’s KYIV – Ukraine’s social-economic policy companies signed a cooperation agree- reserves of some 4 trillion cubic meters of ment with Cuban Aviation Corp. on chairmanship of the Organization for should be improved by taking into consid- shale gas. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by September 3, Antonov’s press office said in Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). eration demographic trends, since Ukraine the Kyiv Post and Interfax) a statement the next day. “Under the agree- “In the context of preparations for the OSCE is and will remain one of the world’s “old- ment, Cuban Aviation Corp. will create a Ministerial Council in Kyiv in December, our Chornobyl arch to be completed in 2015 est” countries in the near future. Vice production base for the conversion of the chairmanship offered for approval by the Minister of Social Policy Lidia Drozdova existing AN-2 fleet in the Republic of Cuba OSCE a draft decision on the protection of KYIV – The construction of the confine- spoke about this in her speech at the inter- (140 AN-2 aircraft were delivered to Cuba) journalists, which is to be submitted for ment arch over the destroyed Unit No. 4 of national scientific and practical seminar the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant into the new modification of AN-2-100, consideration by delegations soon – in late titled “National policy on aging of the (ChNPP), which is part of the project to equipped with MS-14 engines, produced by September,” Mr. Perebyinis said. nation.” According to a September 18 implement stabilization activities at the JSC Motor Sich,” the statement reads. (Ukrinform) report from the press service of the Social Shelter Facility, will end in 2015, ChNPP Policy Ministry, Ms. Drozdova said: Antonov SE, as part of a separate contract, A deal with Royal Dutch Shell Director General Ihor Hramotkin told “Ukraine is and will remain for years to be will supply Cuba with the necessary units reporters on September 18. “We are now in one of the ‘oldest’ countries. According to and components on the basis of agree- KYIV – Anglo-Dutch company Royal the second phase – we are building a new forecasts, the proportion of people over age ments with the respective manufacturers. Dutch Shell has signed a deal with Ukraine safe confinement. On Sunday we began the 60 will be about 33 percent in 2051. These The engines and their components will be to explore for natural gas in Ukraine’s third erection, the structure will actually projections indicate the need to improve supplied by Motor Sich, and AB-17 propel- Yuzovska deposit. Ukraine’s Energy and reach the designed value now – 110 social and economic policy, taking into lers by the Russian JSC Scientific & Coal Industry Minister Eduard Stavitskyy meters. This is the first part of the arch. We account demographic trends that affect the Production Enterprise Aerosila. “If neces- said on September 12 that Royal Dutch are moving to the final phase. After half of working-age population. Major efforts sary, Antonov in Cuba will provide training Shell and Ukrainian company Nadra the arch is in operating position, we will should be made to adapt systems of social of pilots and technical staff, design supervi- Yuzovskaya signed the deal, which calls for move it into the working area and begin protection, labor market, health and care.” sion of AN-2-100 operation. The main dif- the Anglo-Dutch company to spend some construction of the second part of the arch. According to the vice-minister, “The gov- ference between the AN-2-100 and its pre- $500 million on surveying at the field with Thereafter, in 2015 it is to take its operat- ernment has made important steps in decessor is a power unit with the MC-14 social policy, including intensified efforts to marching turboprop, designed and pro- reform the system of social services. The duced by JSC Motor Sich. One of the bene- need to reform the system is due to the fits of this change is the transition from avi- need to expand the capacity of the state to ation gasoline, which is currently not pro- provide adequate social services, including duced in the CIS, to aviation kerosene. TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL WALTER HONCHARYK (973) 292-9800 x3040 to the elderly, and the availability of servic- Moreover, the AN-2-100 is equipped with or e-mail [email protected] es to all groups,” she said. As Ms. Drozdova the AB-17 air reverse screw (instead of noted, Social Policy Minister Korolevska has AB-2). The AN-2-100 is currently undergo- determined that social policy as regards cit- ing certification tests. The aircraft was pre- SERVICES PROFESSIONALS izens of the older generation primarily sented at the MAKS 2013 International should focus on strengthening their legal Aviation and Space Show. (Ukrinform) protection and ensuring a decent standard Elections scheduled in five districts of living for the elderly. (Ukrinform) KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada has sched- Yanukovych gives ‘Shevchenko Lesson’ uled for December 15 the election of KYIV – The “Shevchenko Lesson” has national deputies in single-member con- symbolically opened the new academic year stituencies Nos. 94, 132, 194, 197 and 223, in Ukrainian schools, and President Viktor where the Central Election Commission Yanukovych addressed students on the failed to establish the results of the October occasion of the Nationwide Television 28, 2012, parliamentary elections. The bill, Shevchenko Lesson on September 2. “Next which was developed by representatives of year we will celebrate the bicentenary of all parliamentary factions, received 371 the birth of Taras Shevchenko. This anniver- votes in favor, Ukrinform reported on sary will be celebrated around the world. September 5. The election campaign will Therefore, Ukraine begins this academic start 60 days before the voting day if the year with a Nationwide Shevchenko law takes effect 62 or more days before the Lesson,” the head of state noted. He empha- elections. If it comes into effect less than 62 sized that the poet, writer, artist and eth- days before the voting day, the election nographer Shevchenko, without exaggera- campaign shall begin no later than the day tion, is one of the spiritual giants of Ukraine, after the law enters into force. The a great patriot who devoted all his life to Parliament ordered that the Cabinet of Ukraine. “The current Shevchenko Lesson – Ministers provide funding for the election it’s your first lesson of pride for your own from the state budget. (Ukrinform) state and people. This is just the beginning Russian ultranationalist is extradited of your long journey of knowing your native land, its history and culture,” the president KYIV – Ukraine has extradited a Russian said addressing the schoolchildren. The ultranationalist activist allegedly involved in Nationwide Television Shevchenko Lesson a series of high-profile killings. The Russian is held for pupils of secondary and vocation- Prosecutor General’s Office announced on OPPORTUNITIES al schools throughout Ukraine. During the September 12 that Mikhail Volkov, who was classes, archival documents, videos and arrested in Ukraine in May, was handed to illustrative materials about the life and Russian investigators and transferred to a work of Shevchenko are used. (Ukrinform) pretrial detention center in Russia. EARN EXTRA INCOME! According to investigators, Mr. Volkov was The Ukrainian Weekly is looking Survey: men borrow more often an active member of the so-called Militant for advertising sales agents. Organization of Russian Nationalists. He For additional information contact KYIV – Men took out more than half the was charged in absentia with multiple mur- Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, loans in June of this year, according to the ders based on national, racial and religious The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. data in a monthly report on retail lending hatred; membership in an illegal armed released on August 10. “In June 2013, the group; extremism; and illegal weapons dis- depth of the identification of individuals in tribution. Investigators accuse Mr. Volkov of credit reports amounted to 97.95 percent taking part in the killings of Moscow City WANT IMPACT? of the total number of requests received by Court Judge Eduard Chuvashov, lawyer the bureau; out of these, 54.8 percent were Stanislav Markelov, boxing champion Run your advertisement here, men and 45.2 percent were women,” the Muslim Abdullayev, three leaders of the in The Ukrainian Weekly’s Ukrainian Credit History Bureau reported. anti-fascist movement and three other indi- According to the bureau’s analysts, men viduals in recent years. (RFE/RL) CLASSIFIEDS section. age 25-34 are mostly inclined to borrow, whereas women often take loans at a later (Continued on page 13) No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 13

being in the United States, because there NEWSBRIEFS are no tools to check whether a citizen is (Continued from page 12) staying in a certain country. He said that The Board of Directors Ukrainian diplomats should be informed of the Azarov on Ukraine-Customs Union relations about the violation by Ukrainians of the leg- islation of another country or the detention Ukrainian Institute of America KYIV – The contradictions that may arise of Ukrainian citizens in another state by a in trade and economic relations between country in which the legislation was broken regrets to announce that our Ukraine and the countries of the Customs (or in which the person was detained). Mr. Member, Friend and former Director Union should be settled in accordance with Perebyinis also noted that reports about the principles and rules of the World Trade the Melnyk case should be specified at the Organization (WTO), Prime Minister level of the law enforcement agencies of ANDRIJ PASCHUK Mykola Azarov said at a meeting of the Ukraine and the United States. He said that Cabinet of Ministers on September 4. only law enforcement agencies could sub- “Ukraine is fully prepared to ensure that the mit a request about the detention or resi- passed into eternal rest on September 11, 2013 principles and rules of the WTO be used in dence of a citizen abroad. As reported, for- Over several decades, Mr. Paschuk dedicated a significant all of its trade and economic relations. The mer rector of the National University of the Customs Union also declares the conformity State Tax Service of Ukraine was arrested amount of his time and resources to the Ukrainian Institute of with WTO rules, and that should be our on July 27 while receiving a bribe and was America and served in a variety of leadership roles, including starting point. The contradictions should be placed under house arrest. In the early Director, Advisory Board Member and Executive Director of МАТІ. resolved on the basis of generally accepted hours of August 9, he removed an electron- international rules and agreements in ic tracking bracelet and escaped. On August Mr. Paschuk was a steadfast supporter and advocate of our force,” Mr. Azarov emphasized. At the same 14, Mr. Melnyk was placed on the interna- organization and his contributions and input into the direction time, he noted that free trade is “the main tional wanted list. On August 27, Internal economic value of the modern world” and Affairs Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko said and success of the Ukrainian Institute have been invaluable. The that is why most modern states have joined that police had managed to establish the footprints that he leaves behind will have a lasting effect. the World Trade Organization. The prime country in which Mr. Melnyk is hiding, but minister reiterated that the markets of declined to give any details. On September His consistent presence at our meetings and events, and his Ukraine and the Customs Union are equally 9, a Ukrainian media outlet reported that genuine interest in the well-being of our organization have been important to each other. In this context, he Mr. Melnyk was in the United States. He was both an anchor and an inspiration to us all. We will miss him noted that 60 percent of Ukrainian exports allegedly detained by U.S. police in August. dearly. to Russia are products of final consumption. On September 16, the Procurator General’s Mr. Azarov also said that for Ukraine it is Office of Ukraine sent a request to the extremely important to create a free trade United States for legal assistance in con- Our heartfelt condolences go out to his surviving wife, Larisa, area with the European Union and achieve ducting investigative measures with regard as well as to her children Liarko, Ruta and Kalyna along with their rapid harmonization of the trade regime to the Melnyk case and said that a package families. We also extend our deepest sympathies to his many with the Customs Union. (Ukrinform) of documents on his extradition to Ukraine friends and members of the community whose lives he so gra- would soon be prepared. That same day, No confirmation of Melnyk’s detention ciously touched. Ukrainian National Deputy Hennadiy KYIV – Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Moskal, citing the Procurator General’s Affairs (MFA) has not yet received any Office, said that Mr. Melnyk was in San May He Rest in Eternal Peace. reports about the detention of the former Marcos, Calif. On September 17, it was rector of the National University of the reported that the National Central Bureau State Tax Service, Petro Melnyk, in the of Interpol in Ukraine assured that the fugi- Вічная пам’ять! United States. The director of the MFA’s tive ex-rector is not lost for the Ukrainian Information Policy Department, Yevhen justice system. A source with the Interpol Perebyinis announced this at a press con- NCB for Ukraine commented, according to ference in Kyiv on September 10. “Ukraine’s the vesti.ua on-line edition: “The fugitive consular offices in the United States have can still be brought to justice; we have Valentina S. Hursky not yet received such reports,” he said. already had similar cases when the suspect (April 21, 1926 - September 6, 2013) According to the diplomat, the MFA cannot left as a citizen of another country, but was Valentina was born in Maykop, Russsia to confirm or refute the reports of Mr. Melnyk still delivered to Ukraine.” (Ukrinform) Ukrainian parents, Andrij and Tatiana Sz- kilnyj. During World War II, Valentina and her family fled from the Soviet Union only to be sent to a forced labor camp in Austria. During the Allied The Ukrainian Medical Association Occupation, the family found themselves in a Displaced of North America – Pennsylvania Chapter Persons’ (DP) Camp in Salzburg, Austria. regrets to announce to the members Education was stressed by Valentina’s parents as the path to survival. Under and community that the harsh conditions of the DP Camp they found a way for her to attend a hast- ily established Ukrainian academic camp gymnasium (high school), and Valen- tina worked her way into medical school in Innsbruck, Austria. She was forced Sister M. Nadia Barusewycz, OSBM to leave school in Austria in order to emigrate to the United States. In 1949, with her parents and her younger sister, Lida, she settled in Philadel- passed away on July 27, 2013 at Holy Redeemer Hospital, Phila- phia, PA, where once again education played an important role in Valentina’s life. delphia, PA. She was 89. She received a scholarship to Bucknell University and worked as an au pair to help with living expenses. In 1953, she earned a B.S. degree in biology and went on to Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Iryna Daria Barusewycz, received her Doc- work as a research scientist at Merck Sharp and Dohme in Philadelphia, PA, where tor of Medicine degree at University of Innsbruck, Austria in 1948 she contributed to work on polio vaccine research that was led by scientists Jonas and served her medical internship at Columbus Hospital, Newark, Salk and Albert Bruce Sabin. Later, she worked at Bristol Myers in Syracuse, NY. NJ. She entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in It is in Syracuse, NY, that Valentina and her late husband, Jacob Hursky, settled 1954 and during her time at the convent Sister Nadia earned her to raise a family. Jacob was a professor at Syracuse University for thirty-three medical degree in psychiatry. Her ministry was vast: she worked at years. Together they raised two daughters, Alexandra and Tatiana. The fam- Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, specializing in child ily frequently traveled to Europe where Jacob often taught in Slavic language and adolescent psychiatry; she served as a psychiatric consultant summer programs. for Philadelphia Public Schools; she was a professor at Manor Col- Valentina was an ardent fan of Syracuse University’s basketball and football teams. She also loved shopping, dancing, and discussing current events. In her lege; she worked with the Mental Health Center in Philadelphia. earlier years, Valentina was a gymnast, short-distance relay runner, and hiker. Sister Nadia worked tirelessly and served within the Basilian com- She especially loved mountain climbing in the Alps around Innsbruck, Austria. munity as well. Due to Valentina’s and Jacob’s strong belief in the power of a good education, Sister Nadia was a member of the Ukrainian Medical Associa- they established the Jacob and Valentina Hursky Ukrainian Graduate Fellow- tion – Pennsylvania Chapter and the Montgomery County Medical ship Fund at Syracuse University. Since its inception, over ten students have Society. Sister Nadia was very active and a long-time supporter of received master’s degrees from Syracuse University. After Jacob passed away in 1995, Valentina donated the majority of his extensive research library to the UMANA; her loyalty and dedication will not be forgotten. Ostroh Academy in Ostroh, Ukraine. The executive board of UMANA – Pennsylvania Chapter wish to Valentina is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alexandra Hursky and express their deepest sympathy to Sister Nadia’s family and to the Erik Larson; her two granddaughters, Sophia and Ava Larson, her daughter and community of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great. son-in-law, Tatiana Hursky and John W. Randall; and her sister, Lida S. Bilokur. Burial services were held August 1, 2013 at the Holy Trinity Cha- Funeral services, followed by internment, were held on Saturday, September 14, at St. Andrew Memorial Ukrainian Orthodox Church in South Bound Brook, pel of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Fox Chase Manor, PA with New Jersey. There will be a memorial service in Syracuse at a later date. In lieu burial at the convent cemetery. of flowers, memorial gifts can be directed to the Jacob and Valentina Hursky Ukrainian Graduate Fellowship Fund, care of Maxwell School at Syracuse Uni- ETERNAL MEMORY! versity, 200 Eggers Hall, Syracuse, New York 13244 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

Peter Rybchuk The Sitch Sports School’s participants of the first weeklong session in front of the monument to Ivan Mazepa near the Kyiv building. Soyuzivka hosts 44th annual Chornomorska Sitch Sports School various achievements. Special awards were bestowed upon athletes who demonstrat- ed superior skills or improvement (they also received a copy of Our Sport 2013 magazine). Winners included: Bohdan Blazhkevch, Danylo Boiko, Oleh Borysiuk, Markian Bowen, Taras Boyko, Chris Bula, Alex Bula, Alexander Burka, Larissa Burka, Pavlo Busko, Nick Chamulak, Hannah Chase, Parker Chase, Alexandra Cymbal, William Cymbal, Andrew Cymbal, Katya Czartorysky, Markian Danyschuk, Ihor Dekajlo, Theodore Everett, Mike Farrug, Marissa Farrug, Diana Fedyk, Nina Fedyk, Denis Frenkel, Markian Frykman, Andrew Frykman, Marta Galagoza, Carly Hawrylko, Frances Kestel, Nicholas Kovalenko, Yuliana Kurywczak, Maksym Lazirko, Julianna Maczaj, Natalya Malarczuk, Alexandra Michalchuk, Michael Moroch, Polina Mosharova, Marko Mykhaylyuk, Orest Mykhaylyuk, Zachary Nepogoda, Sophia Slava Danyschuk Nikelberg, Nina Olsen, Lucia O’Quinn, Taria Soccer participants from the first week’s session of camp, with coaches Taras Popowycz and Yarko Twardowsky. Partyka, Zoltan Peter, Eugene Petronchak, Daniel Petronchak, Victor Petryna, Stephen KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The 44th annual Ukrainian Youth Games held at Soyuzivka by Roman Hirniak, who also served as the Potter, Melanie Potter, Danielle Prociuk, Chornomorska Sitch Sports School held its and at the Ukrainian American Youth camp’s director and boy’s head counselor. Orest Pyndus, Joseph Ricciardelli, Anthony camp at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center on Association camp in Ellenville, N.Y. Taissa Bokalo and Ms. Danyschuk served as Ricciardelli, Maximillian Riccio, Orest July 21 through August 3. Coach Taras Popowycz, with assistance head counselors for the girls. Omelan Seniw, Miriam Shamsiev, Alexis Siciliano, The popular camp attracts young ath- from Yaroslav Twardowsky, taught soccer Twardowsky, president of Chornomorska Gregory Siemienchuk, Alexander letes from various parts of the United for both weeks. Volleyball for the first week Sitch and a founding member of the Sports Siemienchuk, Armen Skulsky, Sophia States, as well as Canada and Ukraine, who was taught by Sports School veteran School, led the camp’s directorate. Slobodian, Alexandra Soltys, Andriy receive quality instruction in soccer, volley- Bogdan Grynyk with the assistance of Dmytro Kurywczak prepared the camp- Stelmach, Violetta Szuper, Steven Veccia, ball, tennis and swimming. Cultural Ivanka Grynyk and during the second week ers during the Sitch Sports School’s second Valeriya Voytsekhovskaya, Larysa Wozniak instruction by Yaroslava Danyschuk in by Oksana Kurywczak, a newcomer to the week for track and field events at the and Alyssa Ziobro. Ukrainian songs and recitations prepared Sports School. Tennis instruction during Ukrainian Youth Games, and almost all of The years of success of the Sitch Sports campers for performances at the end of the first week was by Lubomyr and Zenia the campers from both sessions participat- School are due to the camp staff and to the each session. Olesnycky, and during the second week by ed, winning a number of gold, silver and cooperation of Soyuzivka’s administration, This year’s camp had 74 campers for the Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj and Michael bronze medals. under the direction of General Manager first week’s session and 70 campers for the Callahan, with assistance from Mark During the camp’s closing luncheon, par- Nestor Paslawsky. For more information, second week’s session that included the Martynetz. Swimming instruction was led ticipants received memento awards for readers may visit www.soyuzivka.com.

Aleksandra Rybchuk Slava Danyschuk Staff of the first week’s session of the Sitch Sports School. Tennis participants of the second week’s session of the Sitch Sports School. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 15

Mahan thought he played better this year than he did in about the speed of the greens, firmness of the greens and Kuchar’s Accenture Championship 2012 when he beat Rory McIlroy in the final. The loss to just being at the U.S. Open.” win ups him to fourth in world Kuchar hurt, for sure. “The more you win, the more you Nicklaus would stay until he felt comfortable on the The desert weather delivered snow on the initial day don’t want to lose,” he said in a post-tournament interview golf course and comfortable with what he was doing. and 30-mile-per-hour wind gusts on the final one. with pool reporters. All in all, he could not begrudge Then he would return home and prepare himself to play Combining the ungodly conditions with the format at the Kuchar the victory. “Kuch, I think he deserved to win,” the event. The plan worked pretty well – Nicklaus won the Accenture Match Play Championship on February 20-24 in Mahan said, “because he did a better job in every facet.” U.S. Open a record-tying four times and was runner-up on Marana, Ariz., and one had the ultimate in unpredictability. four other occasions. Conquering the most unique tournament was a golfer Victorious in Memorial Of course, even if a player rids himself of nervousness known for his consistency – the owner of an unchanging Rewards for winning the Memorial were way more or doubts about a golf course, he still has to play good golf. swing, an unshakable smile and an unflappable game. than Kuchar could ever imagine. A seven-figure check, a A major tournament is the ultimate test. Ukrainian Matt Kuchar handed defending champion crystal trophy, a career-best world ranking and a rare Kuchar lived through some tough years, switching Hunter Mahan a 2-and-1 defeat in the final at The Golf Club handshake with tournament host Jack Nicklaus were all coaches and changing his swing. He has become one of at Dove Mountain. topped by a lesson from golf’s greatest champion. the most consistent players on the tour, with the most top- Yes, Kuchar, a 6-foot-4 anchor in any storm. He built an Next on Kuchar’s career checklist is winning a major 10 finishes of anyone over the last three years. He is a reg- insurmountable lead over Hiroyuki Fujita in the first championship. One might say it’s the only thing left. His ular member of the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup teams. round, playing in sleet which turned to snow, then weath- two-shot win at the Memorial on June 2 gave him his first The Memorial was his sixth career victory on the PGA ered wind chill temperatures in the 30s on the last day. He multiple-win season, one of very few unachieved career Tour. never came close to cracking like ice when Mahan made goals. Tiger Woods is the only player with more than one “This is an interesting part of the golfing education,” his charge on the back nine. win on the PGA Tour this year. Kuchar said in his remarks after the Memorial win. “I feel Kuchar was ranked No. 23 in the world entering this As for winning a major, Kuchar finally got a serious look like you have so much work to do on mechanics, but then tournament. Mahan came into the final having not trailed at the Masters a year ago where he gained confidence he course management is just a whole other realm of the golf in match play for 166 consecutive holes dating back to could handle the pressure of being in contention in the education. And this is a treat for me to sit up here and 2012. The streak ran to 169 before he lost the next three final hour. His philosophy is simple: the more chances he have this discussion right now.” holes, all bogeys, on his way to falling four holes back after gets, the more comfortable he becomes in clutch situa- “Great golf breeds more great golf,” Kuchar added. nine. He followed with a par and a birdie before a poor tee tions. The higher his comfort level, the better his chances “Winning tournaments breeds winning more tourna- shot and second shot sent him backward. of winning. He looks at golf in its most simplistic terms in ments. Any time you get comfortable playing in that final Kuchar opened the day with a 4-and-3 win against an attempt to avoid undue stress. group, finishing off a tournament, winning a tournament Australia’s Jason Day in the semifinal, while Mahan turned Enter the valuable lesson from Nicklaus. The topic was is a huge amount of confidence.” back Englishman Ian Poulter 4 and 3. The super competi- learning from past experiences – knowing how to win a Kuchar missed only one fairway and held off a hard- tive Kuchar plays golf to win, works hard at it and really major tournament. charging Kevin Chappell over the last three holes to close enjoys playing. “First of all, when you go to a major, you know that with a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory. The win at the He has a remarkable record in match play (15-3), hav- you’re going to be more nervous because you feel like you Memorial came one week after he was runner-up by a ing won the United States Amateur in 1997, the first time have more pressure on you,” Nicklaus said in his press shot at the Colonial. He shot up to a career-best No. 4 in he qualified. His secret to success is to approach each briefing following the Memorial. “And that’s the biggest the world rankings. match the same way he does a stroke-play round. He hits reason why I went a week ahead of time to a major. I Chappell put it this way: “His bad shots hit greens and fairways and greens, not getting involved with what his would go there to get rid of my nervousness, worrying he’s really good with the putter. He just doesn’t make very opponent is doing. about the rough or the narrowness of fairways, worrying many mistakes.”

The following members should contact Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union by October 8, 2013, to avoid having their accounts escheated to the State Office of Unclaimed Funds: Adamaszek, Anna Chomanczuk, Patricia Fidan, Ergun Karneta, Oleksandr Kozmenko, Svyatoslav Lyubimova, Tamara Norton, Stefan Robak, Marika Solkolova, Olga Ushakov, Konstantin Alberici, Nataliya Chorna, Nataliya Fidan, Velentina Karpyuk, Volodymyr Krasnojon, Roman Magalinskaja, Agata Notsyk, Roman Rohozhyna, Lyudmyla Solod, Natalia Ushko, Aleksey Andrini, Nataliya Chorney, Sergiy Filimonchuk, Nicholas D Kasimov, Elmar Krasny, Walter Malushkova, Alona Novik, Olga Romankiw, Lubomyr T Solomone, Inna Vaitekunaite, Irena Aniychyn, Iryna Chot, Vladimir N Fischer, Natalia Katiliene, Irena Kravchenko, Igor Manilo, Vitalii Novoselskyy, Andriy Romanyuk, Oleg Solomonyuk, Tatyana Valchuk, Volodymyr Antidze, Nodar Chtchannikova, Ludmila Funke, Anna Kaylanich, Anatoli Kravchuk, Olena Marchenko, Ihor Nozadze, Ineza S Rudnieva, 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NOTES ON PEOPLE Dancer performs in ‘Evening with Stars’ INDIANAPOLIS – On September 7, the Indianapolis City Ballet presented its fifth annual “Evening with the Stars” featuring some of the world’s top ballet dancers per- forming solos and duets at the nearly sold- out, 2,000-seat Murat theater in Indianapolis. This year, among the cast was Andrij Cybyk, artistic director of the Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and the Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy, based at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey in Whippany. Mr. Cybyk was invited to perform Igor Moiseyev’s “Two Boys Wrestling.” He recalled his anxiety at having to perform after two couples from American Ballet Theater danced variations from “Corsair” and a contemporary ballet called “Depuis Le Jour.” However, after the show, the couple representing the Stuttgart National Ballet said they had the same anxiety performing Andrij Cybyk (standing, right) among fellow performers at the fifth annual “Evening with the Stars” in Indianapolis. after him and the thunderous applause and laughter his performance elicited. ball jersey) and asked, in perfect Ukrainian, gratifying experience. To share the stage Next to every photo was listed the compa- The day was filled with many surprises “Do you speak Ukrainian?” As readers of with some of today’s best artists only 11 ny for which the dancer performed: when, for example, at the dress rehearsal, Helen Smindak’s columns in The Ukrainian months after having undergone hip American Ballet Theater, BalletMet, San the master of ceremonies, George De La Weekly may recall, Mr. De La Pena’s mother replacement surgery, was one of the high- Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The Pena (former principal with ABT and star was Ukrainian. lights of his career, Mr. Cybyk said. Joffrey Ballet, The Stuttgart Ballet. Next to of the film “Nijinsky”) approached Mr. Mr. Cybyk told The Weekly the evening However, what made him most proud, Mr. Cybyk’s photo was written in bold let- Cybyk (wearing a Ukrainian National foot- was a great success and a humbling and he said, was reading the program book. ters, “Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.”

The event was attended by Acting Artist’s works N.J. official receives Surgeon General Boris Lushniak, a fellow Ukrainian American. on exhibit in Ohio White House award For the past nine years, Ms. Pawlenko has led a statewide effort to streamline and MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – The PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Natalie Pawlenko, coordinate public health data collection paintings, watercolors and giclees of inter- director of the Office of Local Public Health and analysis to improve the public health nationally renowned artist Andrij Maday for the New Jersey Department of Health, reporting system in New Jersey, which are on exhibit here at the Environments by was recognized on September 10 as a serves 95 health departments on behalf of Design Showroom. The exhibit opened on the state’s nearly 9 million residents. The September 1. Public Health and Prevention Champions information is used by local health depart- Mr. Maday is a graduate of The of Change during a reception at the White ments to prepare for preventative and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in House by the Department of Health and Philadelphia. He is the recipient of 12 Human Services. emerging health issues. awards for woodcuts and drawings, a Lewis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant among them. Mr. Maday has exhibited extensively in 38 solo exhibitions in the U.S. and Canada and over 85 group exhibitions. His wood- Andrij Maday cuts, drawings, as well as paintings, both secular and ecclesiastical, may be found in printmaking mediums. His works can be numerous private and permanent collec- viewed at www.andrijmaday.com. tions in North and South America, Europe A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Maday now and Australia. resides in suburban Cleveland. Mr. Maday has lectured extensively on The exhibit will be on view through iconography as well as the art of the wood- January 1, 2014, at Environments by cut in the United States and Canada. Design Showroom, 4207 Pearl Road, Currently he is an instructor in color theory Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. Hours are and art fundamentals at Virginia Marti Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. or College of Art and Design, Lakewood, Ohio. by appointment. For information readers He specializes in site-specific public and may contact Elizabeth Dall at 440-886- private commissions in the painting and 6666 or [email protected].

Natalie Pawlenko with Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak at the White House reception.

by Bohdan Klymchuk and will be made Montreal... available on the UCC Montreal website, www.uccmontreal.org. (Continued from page 9) The co-chairs of the banquet were Ms. The dinner was interspersed with a cul- Hawryluk and Marika Putko, who were tural program, organized by the UCC’s cul- assisted by many volunteers, including tural chair, Bohdanna Hawryluk, which Andrij Dragan, Andrij Mazepa, Yurko included singers Olia Lemeshko; Dominica, Kulycky, Lina Hawryliw, and Olena and Anna and Yurij Konevych; and the Oleksander Kulishov. Troyanda Dance Ensemble under the direc- The banquet was concluded with the tion of Bohdan Klymchuk. singing of the Ukrainian national hymn “Reflections” (acrylic on polyflax 36 by 36 inches) by Andriy Maday. The banquet speeches were videotaped “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukrayina.” No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 17 UIMA exhibition to feature “Artists Respond to Genocide” CHICAGO – In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor – the Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 in Ukraine – the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) in Chicago is organizing the exhibition “Artists Respond to Genocide.” The exhibition, which will be on view October 4 through December 1, addresses genocides of the world, the deliber- ate massacre of millions of people targeted on the basis of membership in ethnic, national, cultural or religious groups. In Soviet Ukraine, Stalin and his government staged a famine to eradicate Ukraine’s population, resulting in 7 million to 10 million deaths. Such acts of horror are tragi- cally prevalent in the 20th century – the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, for example – and continue to this day. The artists participating have addressed this theme from a number of different perspectives and cultural con- texts, such as the legacy of the Holodomor for second- and “Holodomor X-1932” (2013, acrylic, dirt, berries, graphite, ink, pastel on linen, 24 by 64 inches) by Pat Zalisko. third-generation Ukrainian Americans; the universal fight for social justice as a preventive measure against genocide; October 4 opening of “Artists Respond to Genocide,” which LaMantia, Arthur Lerner, Jackie Moses, Bonnie Peterson, the personal impact on family; and survival. is scheduled for 7 p.m. Klaus Pinter, Mary Porterfield, Dominic Sansone, Susanne Highlights include official competition designs, such as This exhibition features the work of 20 local, national Slavick, Marzena Ziejka, Eden Unluata, Erika Uzmann, the final stage model by Larysa Kurylas of the Holodomor and international artists, including: Lydia Bodnar- Mandy Cano Villalobos and Pat Zalisko. Memorial to be erected in Washington in 2014. Ms. Kurylas Balahutrak, Evhen Prokopov and Orest Baranyk, Harold L. Readers may check www.uima-chicago.org for events will discuss the competition process and her project at the Cohen, Klaus Eyting, Christine Forni, Ms. Kurylas, Jason related to the exhibition. The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, located at 2320 W. Chicago Ave., is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon-4 p.m. There is a $5 sug- gested donation for admission. For more information call 773- 227-5522.

When Hitler... (Continued from page 6) Despite all that, Mr. Ivanov continues, Stalin was reluc- tant to intervene in Poland, rejecting a German appeal for him to do so and then presenting the German invasion as an action that required the Soviet Union to take “measures for the defense of the country,” as the Moscow media put it. A week later “when it became obvious that the defeat of Poland was an accomplished fact,” the Red Army moved into Poland. There was “practically no resistance,” the Russian historian says, and “the local Ukrainian, Belarusian and Jewish population in a majority of cases” welcomed that force as “a liberator.” By September 19, Soviet forces joined up with German ones near Lviv and a demarcation line was established. Ten days later, the two dictatorships signed “a friendship treaty” which also contained a secret protocol calling for the transfer of populations: ethnic Germans out of the Soviet zone and ethnic Ukrainians and Belarusians out of the German. As a result of the Soviet campaign, the USSR acquired 196,000 square kilometers of additional territory and approximately 13 million additional people. This “rapid success,” Mr. Ivanov says, had “negative consequences” “What Was It?” (still life “Nuked,” detail from the later. As Stalin noted in1940, the Soviet military “did not Untitled (2012, paper, 12 by 8.5 inches, interactive installation, 2008-2011, mixed media, 8 by 15 by 6 feet) immediately understand that the war in Poland was not a object) by Klaus Pinter. by Eden Unluata. war but a military parade.”

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES IN THE U.S., INC. announces that its CONNECTICUT DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING invites all to a lecture by will be held on Dr. ANNA PROCYK Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. Professor of History at KBCC, CUNY at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall on the subject: 569 George St., New Haven, CT 06511 Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are “ ‘The Spring of Nations’ in the Early District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: Years of the ‘Ukrainian Triad’.” 12, 59, 67, 253, 254, 277, 387, 414 In the musical part of the program, All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. mezzosoprano Christine Karpevych will sing compositions of V. Matiuk. MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: Christine E. Kozak - National Secretary The lecture will be delivered in English. Gloria Horbaty - UNA Advisor DISTRICT COMMITTEE The lecture will take place on Myron Kolinsky, District Chairman Sunday, September 29 , 2013 Ihor Hayda, Vice-Chairman at 3:00 pm Bohdan Doboszczak, Secretary 206 West 100th Street, New York, NY 10025 Gloria Horbaty, Treasurer Tel: (212) 222-1866 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

experience. I think we are seeing this U.S. economist... because Russia is demanding this kind of (Continued from page 3) allegiance more out of fear than out of Ukrainian being able to provide a more positive vision I think we should also realize that the that would attract talented creative people Dance Classes European Union is by far Russia’s biggest in any country. So, I think it is really a bit of trade partner, so even as Russia is discour- a threat to Russia if other countries, partic- aging and even threatening these other ularly Ukraine, show that they can succeed countries, particularly Ukraine, from hav- as a normal European state or as a normal with ing a good trade relationship with the sovereign state that interacts with the European Union, they enjoy benefits of world. So, it is very important that coun- Orlando trade with the European Union and they tries look out for their own best interests just don’t want the former republics to and do not feel compelled to join a Customs have those same opportunities. Union. and Should we imagine that Russia’s eco- Finally, Moscow does not require that nomic ambitions include building a new prospective members go through any economic zone in Eurasia that would legal and political reforms to make their Larisa also one day include China? And is that governments more transparent or something ex-Soviet states should con- increase the rule of law or reduce cor- sider as they weigh whether to tie their ruption – all things the EU, with its step- economies to Russia’s or, instead, find by-step progress toward partnership, PAGAN insists upon. Is this a reason, perhaps, their own independent positions with major trading powers like Europe, why publics in states being wooed for For over 20 years, Orlando and Larisa Pagan have shared their love and passion for Russia and China? the Customs Union should look at Ukrainian dance by teaching countless students from the New York and the tri-state areas. Russia’s drive with skepticism? The inspiration behind the schools and foundation, Roma Pryma Bohachevska, encouraged I think that China would even find it them to continue the tradition of Ukrainian dance so that the art and culture of folk dancing amusing to think that Russia would want to Countries should be very suspicious of would never be lost. Fresh from teaching a summer filled with successful camps and work- entice China to join their economic model the fact that Russia is making it so easy to shops at Soyuzivka in Kerhonkson, NY, Orlando and Larisa are back in session at their when, frankly, China’s growth model is join, with no legal or political reforms and schools in the New York and tri-state areas. If you are interested in enrolling your child or if working far better. And the message to no request that a country concentrate on you have any questions regarding the schools and their programs, please feel free to contact independent countries is that they should increasing the rule of law or reducing cor- the below numbers. Thank you and we look forward to seeing your children in our classes! really preserve their options. They should ruption. Basically, to say ‘come with us, we have no standards, no values’ – that is not a RPB School of Ukrainian Dance (Manhattan N.Y.) Mryia School of Ukrainian Dance look to the future and figure out the best 440 Lafayette, NY, NY 10003 (Long Island N.Y.) way to deal with all potential major trading great enticement. I don’t think that a coun- Contact: Emilia Liteplo 226 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale, NY 11553 powers and, particularly with regard to the try should want to join a Customs Union [email protected] (917)-301-8355 Contact: Ewa Jedynak - European Union. If they can move ahead in which boasts that they don’t effectively Contact: Orlando Pagan [email protected] their trade relations with the European believe in, or is ruled by, a culture that [email protected]. (917)-495-0020 (516) 770-5117 * First month free Union that will over all enable them to doesn’t show sufficient respect for democ- Suzyria School of Ukrainian Dance Zolotyj Promin School of Ukrainian Dance move forward and that would enhance racy or human rights or political freedom (Passaic, NJ) (Hartford, Connecticut) their capabilities to interact with the world, or even economic opportunity. Countries 223 Presidents St., Passaic, NJ 07055 961 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114 versus joining a Customs Union with should be wary of joining an organization Contact: Orlando Pagan - [email protected]. Contact: Daria Budas- (917)-495-0020 [email protected] (860) 930-0089 Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, which that does not think transparency, rule of would restrict their future actions and limit law or fighting corruption is important. Trembita School of Ukrainian Dance (Yonkers, N,Y) 301 Palisade Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. their development. In evaluating that choice I think any for- Copyright 2013, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted Contact: Orlando Pagan - [email protected]. (917)-495-0020 *First class free mer Soviet state needs to think of their with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ own country’s future and recall their histo- Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, ry and to remember that coercion has been Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see a factor in the past and it is already being http://www.rferl.org/content/russia-arme- used by Moscow today in proposing the nia-customs-union-reaction-judy-shel- Customs Union, that is an echo of prior ton/25095385.html).

including public speaking or philanthropic Turning... pursuits: “No, they don’t [provide] any training whatsoever, I had one mock inter- (Continued from page 6) view before I went to Miss America. They didn’t even push us to push the sponsors. master’s degree in oncology after her Miss They let us be who we were. I think they America duties concluded and to eventually embraced who I was. To me, it was such open a hospice care center. Her talent in the perfect timing being a professional nurse competition was a Hawaiian-Tahitian dance. during a nursing shortage. I wasn’t smart Ms. Rafko’s tenure as Miss America enough to think that I could change and changed the pageant forever. The American add a whole new dimension to the pageant Nursing Association said she single-handed- program.” ly alleviated the national nursing shortage Mrs. Wilson remains busy volunteering during her reign by speaking out about the her time with various local, national and need for more nurses. Her willingness to international causes. She is co-director of champion a cause led to individual plat- Gabby’s Ladder, a bereavement program forms becoming part of the pageant all the for those who have lost children, and co- way down to the local level. founded Mercy Memorial Hospice of She married Charles Wilson in 1989, Monroe. “The biggest downfall is I run out and has worked as a systems analyst for of time. I don’t have enough time to give to MSC Software Inc. (formerly Mechanical people who want a piece of Kaye Lani,” she Dynamics) in Ann Arbor, Mich., since 1985. told the Monroe News. They have three children, Nick, Alana and Joe, and reside in Monroe. Source: “Miss America is of Ukrainian In an interview with the Monroe News descent,” The Ukrainian Weekly, September in 2012, Mrs. Wilson recounted the lack of 27, 1987; MonroeNews.com, September 19, preparation then for being Miss America, 2012.

instead treating them either as colonies or Let it be... enemies. The decision to go in the direction (Continued from page 7) of Europe and away from Moscow makes sense for Ukraine in many different ways. party leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk suggested Not only will it open markets for the Mr. Putin be awarded a medal for helping Ukrainian economy, it will force its people to mobilize Ukrainians in support of to accept European values and standards. Europe; Ukraine’s wealthiest citizen, Rinat And so, since Russia refuses to accept Akhmetov, believes Russia’s trade war will Ukraine for what it is, it makes sense to make his country stronger. continue separating the two – just as the Historically, Russia has been unable to passengers on the plane did some 40 years relate to its neighbors in a civilized fashion, ago. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 19

September 27 Film screening, “The Runaway” by Marek Tomasz October 4 Book presentation by Andrea Chalupa, “Orwell and the New York Pawlowski, Polish Cultural Institute New York and the Montreal Refugees: The Untold Story of Animal Farm,” McGill Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University, Ukrainian University, 514-481-5871 or [email protected] Institute of America, 212-288-8660 October 4-6 75th annual convention, League of Ukrainian Catholics September 28 Bus trip to Atlantic City, St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cheektowaga/ of America, Niagara Frontier Council of LUC, Clifton, NJ Church, 973-546-2473 Buffalo, NY Holiday Inn Airport, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 716-825-8169 or 716-839-3016 September 28 Book presentation by Diana Howansky Reilly, “Scattered: New York The Forced Relocation of Poland’s Ukrainians after World October 4- Holodomor art exhibit, “Artists Respond to Genocide,” War II,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 December 1 Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 or Chicago www.uima-chicago.org September 28- Art exhibit, “20th Century Modern Ukrainian Art,” October 18 Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 or October 5 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New York www.ukrainianinstitute.org Whippany, NJ New Jersey, 201-317-8515 or www.uaccnj.org

September 29 Annual fund-raising banquet, Ukrainian National Museum, October 5 Concert, Music at the Institute, Ukrainian Institute of Chicago 312-421-8020 New York America, [email protected]

September 29 Pig roast, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, October 5 Varenyky sale, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson, NY 845-647-6911 Scranton, PA 570-346-4164

September 29 General Meeting, North Anthracite Council – League of October 5 Award reception honoring Bishop Borys Gudziak, Wilkes-Barre, PA Ukrainian Catholics, Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek- Jenkintown, PA Ukrainian Federation of America, Ukrainian Educational Catholic Church, 570-822-5354 and Cultural Center, 215-782-1075 September 29 “Fashion Ukrainian Style,” The Ukrainian Museum, October 6 50th anniversary celebration, Ukrainian National Women’s New York www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 Washington League of America – Branch 78, Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, 301-840-1713 September 29 Lecture by Anna Procyk, “ ‘The Spring of Nations’? In the New York Early Years of the ‘Ukrainian Triad,’ ” Ukrainian Academy October 10 Lecture by Frank Sysyn, “ ‘A Hetman Worthy of the of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. New York Name’: Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Early 18th-Century Ukrainian Historiography,” Columbia University, October 3 Book presentation by Diana Howansky Reilly, “Scattered: New York The Forced Relocation of Poland’s Ukrainians After World [email protected] or 212-854-4697 War II,” Columbia University, [email protected] or 212-854-4697 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 October 3 Concert, DakhaBrakha, Johnny D’s Restaurant & Music from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Somerville, MA Club, 617-876-4275 or www.WorldMusic.org and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 No. 38

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Saturday, September 28 University, invites you to attend a lecture by Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27 Prof. Frank Sysyn (University of Alberta) NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Veterans and the titled “ ‘A Hetman Worthy of the Name’: Society invites all to a presentation of Diana Conservative Veterans of America invite the Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Early 18th Century Howansky Reilly’s book “Scattered: The members of the community, patriots and vet- Ukrainian Historiography.” The lecture will Forced Relocation of Poland’s Ukrainians erans to two presentations by Peter J. take place at noon in the Marshall D. Shulman after World War II” (University of Wisconsin Potichnyj. Prof. Potichnyj is known as the Seminar Room (Room 1219, International Press, 2012). Ms. Howansky Reilly has mas- youngest member of the Ukrainian Insurgent Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th St.). The event ter’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University Army (UPA), in whose ranks he fought the is free and open to the public. For additional in international affairs and from Columbia Germans and Russians at age 14. At age 24, he information call 212-854-4697. University Graduate School of Journalism. The had completed three years of service with the presentation will take place at the society’s Saturday, October 12 U.S. Marine Corps, including duty in Korea building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and during the Korean conflict. He received a Ph.D. 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional informa- NEW YORK: Join us at The Ukrainian from Columbia University and taught political tion call 212-254-5130. Museum at 7 p.m. for a literary evening with science at McMaster University in Hamilton, poetry by Vasyl Makhno, Gloria Mindock, Ontario. 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Admission (includes sentation will be in Ukrainian. In both presen- place at noon in the Marshall D. Shulman reception): $15; $10 for museum members tations, Prof. Potichnyj will review the military Seminar Room (Room 1219, International and seniors; $5 for students. Tickets are history of the UPA and honor the memories of Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th St.). The event available online at www.ukrainianmuseum. those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There is free and open to the public. For additional org or at the door. The Ukrainian Museum is is no charge for these events. Col. Roman G. information call 212-854-4697. located at 222 E. Sixth St.; telephone, 212- Golash (ret.) will moderate the sessions. For 228-0110. more information call 847-910-3532. 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