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InsIde: l Levin resolution marks Ukraine’s independence – page 4 l Ukrainian Diaspora Youth Forum held in Kyiv – page 5 l Swimming and tennis competitions at Soyuzivka – pages 12-13

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Tymoshenko case casts dark shadow Ukrainians in New York rally against Yanukovych regime NEW YORK – Ukrainian diaspora members on over Yalta European Strategy conference Ukrainian president attends Wednesday evening, September 21, picketed Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations to protest the by Mark Raczkiewycz session of U.N. General Assembly Yanukovych administration’s political repressions, anti- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Ukrainian policies and backsliding on democracy. KYIV – This year’s eighth annual Yalta European The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Strategy conference – titled, “Ukraine and the World: released an open letter to President Viktor Yanukovych Common Challenges, Common Future” – probably in which it called on him to alter his political course and defined Ukraine’s place in the European Union more adhere to international standards for national and than any other previous meeting. human rights. “We have not lost hope that you will However, the ongoing imprisonment and abuse of understand the error of your current positions and will office trial of former Prime Minister Yulia accept the burden of honest service to our nation in Tymoshenko cast a dark shadow over the gathering’s Ukraine and beyond,” the UCCA wrote. purpose of discussing Ukraine’s place in the world, The letter specifically cited the cases of imprisoned especially in the European Union. opposition leaders Yulia Tymoshenko and Yurii EU leaders came with a strong message and spoke Lutsenko, who are both on trial on what are largely seen tough publicly and behind closed doors with as political motivated charges. President Viktor Yanukovych. It concluded by reaffirming the UCCA’s mission “to They clearly stated that the EU is not willing to defend the interests of the Ukrainian nation” and to sup- compromise on “European values” when outlining a port Ukraine’s emergence “as a full-fledged partner of comprehensive free trade agreement with Ukraine as the global family of sovereign states.” part of a larger treaty the two sides are negotiating. The demonstrators carried placards reading “No to This point was hammered into President political repressions,” “Stop Tabachnyk,” “Out with Yanukovych’s head by a trio of European politicians Yanukovych, Azarov and Tabachnyk” and others. representing the European Parliament, the European President Yanukovych was in town on September Commission and the European Council. 19-22 to attend the 66th session of the U.N. General “I was positively surprised by the EU position. Assembly. He addressed the General Assembly on [Commissioner for EU Enlargement and September 20, participated in a high-level meeting on Neighborhood Policy Stefan] Fule said they’ll never nuclear safety and security, and attended the launch of compromise on European values,” said National the U.S.-Brazil-initiated Open Government Partnership, University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy political science which supports efforts to promote transparent, effective Professor Olexiy Haran, who attended the conference. and accountable institutions. “Their message was tough, and Yanukovych and the He also attended a dinner for heads of states and gov­ people close to him heard them loud and clear.” ernments hosted by U.N. Secretary General Ban Their strongly delivered message came on the Ronya Lozynskyj Ki-moon, as well as a working lunch with U.S. business- persons. heels of a recent statement made by German Demonstrators near Ukraine’s Mission to the United Nations protest the policies of the Yanukovych administration. (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 21) Yushchenko awarded 2011 Dole Leadership Prize LAWRENCE, Kan. – Former Ukrainian organized opposition gave him a platform President Viktor Yushchenko on from which to mount a credible challenge September 19 received the 2011 Dole to President Leonid Kuchma, who had been Leadership Prize in a ceremony at the accused of overseeing an increasingly cor­ Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics here at rupt administration. the University of Kansas. During his campaign for the presidency “We are honored to give the Dole in 2004, Mr. Yushchenko became seriously Leadership Prize to such a great cultural ill from dioxin poisoning in an apparent and revolutionary icon,” said Bill Lacy, assassination attempt; his face was left per­ director of the Dole Institute. “Yushchenko manently disfigured. Mass protests, which and the Orange Revolution ignited a fire for became known as the Orange Revolution, the people of Ukraine, and his victory was a followed a runoff round in which Prime landmark for all of post-Communist Minister Viktor Yanukovych had been Eastern Europe.” declared the winner of fraudulent elections. Thousands of Ukrainian citizens, inspired A former chairman of the National Bank by Mr. Yushchenko’s candidacy and their of Ukraine, Mr. Yushchenko served as desire for democracy, occupied the center of prime minister of Ukraine in 1999-2001, the capital city for weeks. The Supreme Court but was forced out of office by parties and invalidated the falsified result and ordered a powers who did not like his economic poli­ second runoff to be held in December 2004. cies. Mr. Yushchenko responded by forming Yushchenko was officially confirmed as the a broad-based democratic coalition called winner the following month. Eric W. Montgomery Our Ukraine, which was victorious in the Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko speaks at the Robert J. Dole Institute of parliamentary elections in 2002. The newly (Continued on page 4) Politics at the University of Kansas. With him is Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

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Fall of Gaddafi angers Kyiv has new rules for mass gatherings said this will be the second appeal to the court for an immediate resumption of the KYIV – Kyiv City Council decided on court hearings, noting that the first many in Moscow September 21 to approve new procedures appeal has received no response from the for organizing and conducting non-public by Pavel Felgenhauer Green Square being a hoax, conjured up court. (Ukrinform) by al-Jazeera: a replica of Tripoli was massive gatherings of political, cultural, Eurasia Daily Monitor specially built in Doha, Qatar, where educational, sports, entertainment and Pifer sees ‘elegant’ way out of Yulia case other nature, as well as film shooting and The six-month-long civil war in Libya hired locals, posing as Libyan rebels, TV filming in the capital. A draft decision KYIV - The decriminalization of articles and the NATO air campaign to oust faked an anti-Gaddafi victory demon­ of the City Council is posted on its official under which former Ukrainian Prime Muammar Gaddafi has created division stration, while in fact Mr. Gaddafi was website. The decision notes that such Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is now being within the ruling class in Moscow and still in charge and victorious. Vigilant activities are allowed at a distance of not judged could be an “elegant” way out of the aggravated anti-Western and anti-Amer­ Russian observers uncovered the Qatari­ less than 100 meters from buildings that difficult situation currently surrounding ican sentiment. m a d e p r o p a g a n d a s t u n t the conclusion of the European Union- Last March President Dmitry (Komsomolskaya Pravda, August 23). house government agencies or local Ukraine Association Agreement and the Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir The news of the fall of Mr. Gaddafi was authorities. The list of reasons why the trial of the opposition leader, former U.S. Putin publicly clashed over the issue. Mr. unacceptable politically as well as physi­ city authorities may refuse to hold rallies Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer (1998­ Putin denounced the United Nations ologically, so major state TV channels is considerably extended. The authorities 2000), who is a senior fellow for Foreign Security Council Resolution 1973 that carried the ridiculous story of the faked may refuse if an event is planned for holi­ allowed the Western air campaign storming of Tripoli until it was impossi­ days, public and religious holidays, or at Policy at the Center on the United States aimed at degrading Mr. Gaddafi’s war ble to continue the pretense. One the time of official events conducted by and Europe at the Brookings Institution, fighting capability as “flawed and defec­ “source in the Russian Foreign ministry” central or local authorities. Municipal said in an article posted on the institution’s tive” and a pretext for a “crusade.” Mr. accused NATO “of trampling on U.N. authorities may also refuse to conduct a website on September 20. While comment­ Putin accused the U.S. and NATO of Security Council Resolution 1973” and public event if the organizer was previ­ ing on Ukrainian President Viktor hypocrisy, bombing and killing Libyan of “NATO ground troops storming ously prosecuted for violating Ukrainian Yanukovych’s participation in the Yalta civilians under the pretext of protecting Tripoli and mass-murdering civilians” law in conducting a mass gathering. European Strategy conference, Mr. Pifer them. Mr. Medvedev, in turn, defended (Kommersant, August 26). Only on People may be also refused for the simple said that Mr. Yanukovych’s answer to the the Kremlin’s decision not to veto September 1, did Russia officially recog­ reason that “the planned number of par­ question on the Tymoshenko trial “opened Resolution 1973, denounced as unac­ nize the TNC as the sole legitimate ticipants exceeds the capacity for their a door to a possible solution.” Mr. ceptable any “talk of crusades” and power in Libya, essentially to allow Mr. placement or stay on the territory.” Yanukovych said that Ukraine was now stressed the crisis was caused by “the Margelov to attend a meeting on the However, the chief of the Kyiv City working on the “modernization” of the rel­ crimes of the Libyan regime against its same day of the Libyan Contact Group in Administration, Oleksander Popov, said he evant legislation, bringing it into line with own people” (Eurasia Daily Monitor, Paris (Interfax, September 1). would thoroughly study the initiative of European standards, balancing the rights of March 24). Russia’s Duma elections have been set Kyiv deputies and assured that Kyiv the prosecution and the defense. “This As the war in Libya dragged on at a for December 4. They will most likely be authorities would not impose restrictions could offer an elegant way out of the mess. slow pace, an uneasy stalemate devel­ rigged and unfair, but an enhanced pro­ on staging mass rallies around public If the [Verkhovna] Rada removes the rele­ oped in Moscow. Mikhail Margelov, paganda campaign to drum up support institutions, as this is in conflict with vant provision from the Criminal Code, it democracy. (Ukrinform) appointed by Mr. Medvedev as his spe­ for Mr. Putin and his ruling United would eliminate the grounds for the cial representative in Africa specifically Russia party is inevitable. Anti-Western Yulia’s lawyer seeks renewal of hearings Tymoshenko trial,” the former ambassador to deal with the Libyan crisis, denounced rhetoric will certainly be an important said. Mr. Pifer said that, “whatever one may Col. Gaddafi as a bloody dictator that part of the official propaganda message, KYIV – The lawyer of former Prime think of the [gas] contract [signed by Ms. “must leave.” Mr. Margelov unsuccessful­ but a senior U.S. diplomat told Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, Oleksander Tymoshenko] – several analysts have ly attempted to negotiate a deal for Jamestown that Washington believes Plakhotniuk, has demanded that the court pointed to flaws – no one in the West Gaddafi to step down peacefully and overall relations with Russia may immediately resume hearings in the regards its signing as a criminal matter.” If leave Libya, but at the same time he endure: Moscow has a vested interest in abuse of office case of Ms. Tymoshenko, Ms. Tymoshenko is not released from cus­ managed to establish contacts with the supporting the re-election of Barack and on September 21 he was expected to tody, “Ukrainian officials should expect to make a motion to the office of the anti-Gaddafi Transitional National Obama and will not rock the boat. hear about her case in meeting after meet­ Pechersky District Court demanding the Council (TNC) in Benghazi (Interfax, Consequently, Washington will find a ing with European and American officials, lifting of the “preventive measure” insti­ June 21). resolution of differences over ballistic and resign themselves to impasse in ­ In turn Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign missile defense (BMD) plans for Europe Ukraine’s European integration effort,” the and ensure Russia’s admission to the yer emphasized that the motion is due to affairs minister since March 2004 former ambassador said. (Ukrinform) (appointed by then president Putin), fol­ WTO before the end of 2011. thetuted deteriorating against Мs. Tymoshenko. health of the The impris­ law lowed Mr. Putin’s line in the Libyan con­ The Obama White House may indeed oned ex-prime minister. The lawyer also (Continued on page 14) flict, constantly publicly pointing to have some tacit re-election understand­ alleged NATO atrocities: “There are too ing with the Russian ruling oligarchy, at many violations of U.N. resolutions – the least with the Medvedev supporters on NATO air forces are attacking civilians, some exchange of favors: a tentative FOUNDED 1933 hospitals and diplomatic missions, agreement on BMD and WTO accession The Ukrainian Weekly which is unacceptable.” just in time for the Russian presidential Mr. Lavrov advocated an immediate elections next March. 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NEWS ANALYSIS A new stage in the gas war between Russia and Ukraine by David Marples At issue are the following: into account some of the more recent and cannot simply be ignored with Rather than signing an agreement to join maneuvers by the respective governments: demands to lower prices. The public furor over the trial of former the Russian-led Customs Union, and follow­ thus, for Russia the goals have been closer Vladimir Belaeff of the Global Society Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has tend­ ing the stipulations of the 2009 agreement integration, to be attained by Ukraine join­ Institute in San Francisco argues on similar ed to overshadow another critical issue, that Ukraine has to buy a minimum of 33 ing the Customs Union or by the merger of grounds that Russia has been a good neigh­ namely that of gas and energy relations billion cubic meters of gas annually and will Ukraine’s Naftohaz with Russia’s Gazprom, bor, bestowing largesse on Ukraine in the between Ukraine and Russia. Indeed in be paying $400 per thousand cubic meters or by Ukraine allowing the latter control of expectation of friendly relations in return. many respects it is a question that Ukrainian by the end of 2011, Ukraine has threatened the gas pipeline to Europe or its gas storage But Ukraine has not reciprocated (Russia leaders have been obliged to address since to seek arbitration from an international enterprises. If such moves were accepted, it Profile, September 9). the start of independence 20 years ago. court in Stockholm, purchase gas from is implied, then Ukraine would be in a bet­ Lastly James Jatras, deputy director of Europeans are justifiably nervous about Turkmenistan or Azerbaijan, cut down gas ter position to negotiate the price it pays for the American Institute in Kyiv, complains the prospect of another gas war between consumption, and find more domestic Russian gas. that Ukraine is relying on “legal gimmicks” Russia and Ukraine. Each side accuses the sources that could alleviate the situation. The situation is complicated, as pointed to change the current situation: “The pros­ other: the Russians maintain that Ukraine’s Its pursuit of associate membership in out by Vlad Ivanenko, by the fact that Russia pect of Ukraine obtaining the lower gas behavior has been duplicitous and childish; the European Union continues, although it also continues to improve its connections prices it so desperately needs to revitalize the Ukrainians complain that they are pay­ is threatened by the publicity surrounding with EU countries, most notably Germany, its economy would greatly improve if Kyiv ing prices for gas that are far higher than the Tymoshenko trial, which is unaccept­ thus nullifying the benefits of Ukraine’s would negotiate seriously with Moscow.” those for some European consumers, such able to many Europeans and appears con­ forthcoming Association Agreement with The logical way to do this would be for as Germany and Italy, thanks to the gas deal trived. the EU (Russia Profile, September 9). Ukraine to join the Customs Union that negotiated between Prime Minister Russia, in turn, has opposed the trial, not Alexandre Strokanov, director of the Russia has formed with Kazakhstan and Tymoshenko and Russian Prime Minister because of affection or support for the for­ Institute of Russian Language, History and Belarus, after which it could receive the Vladimir Putin in 2009. mer prime minister, but because the out­ Culture at Lyndon State College in same prices for gas as the Russian come could conceivably affect gas relations Vermont, sees the situation as follows: the Federation. Alternatively, by agreeing to a David R. Marples is Distinguished with Ukraine. If the 2009 deal is found to be CIS is basically defunct, but most “Russian, merger between Naftohaz and Gazprom, it University Professor and director of the illegal (thereby confirming the “guilt” of Ms. Belarusian and Ukrainian people” are in would also be possible for the Ukrainian Stasiuk Program for the Study of Tymoshenko), then it could be abrogated favor of closer integration. He sees such government to acquire the best possible Contemporary Ukraine. and negotiations on gas prices would need integration as beneficial for all, and regards price for gas (Russia Profile, September 9). The article above is reprinted from the to begin anew. the Ukrainian position of promoting both Underlying all these comments — as EU membership and closer ties with some interviewees acknowledge — is the blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// Russian perspectives ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created by Russia as contradictory. Russia’s position, simple equation that Russia is going to sell the Stasiuk Program, a program of the In early September, a weekly experts in his view, is “much more clear and under­ the gas and the Europeans, especially the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at panel on Russia Profile discussed the situa­ standable” and is based on the 2009 agree­ the University of Alberta. tion from Russia’s perspective, while taking ment, and, in short, a contract is a contract (Continued on page 20)

European Union endorses trans-Casp ian pipeline to link up with Nabucco

by Vladimir Socor even for Nabucco’s first stage, in modest In a parallel move, the European ly hazardous; 3) the project is “political” volumes from the early Turkmen off-shore Commission has promulgated a communi- [i.e., against Russian interests]; 4) the EU is Eurasia Daily Monitor production). That, in turn, strengthens the cation on its external energy policy, detail- an “outside” party that should not “inter­ Two decisions, adopted in quick succes- case for Nabucco’s implementation with­ ing procedures for the EU and its member- fere” in the Caspian region (Interfax, sion by the Council of the European Union out further delay, on the strength of states “to act together and speak in one September 13, 15). and the European Commission, signify Azerbaijani production in the first stage, voice” (http://ec.europa.eu/energy/inter- These statements purported to speak on major advances in developing the EU’s com- with substantial Turkmen volumes to be nationa l/security _of _supply/doc, behalf of all five Caspian countries, particu- mon external policy on energy. The EU has added in the second stage. September 8; EurActiv, September 12, 13). larly on the first and second point, citing decided to negotiate with Azerbaijan and The commission uses the generic term, In EU practice, a communication tends to the Caspian summits of 2007 in Tehran and Turkmenistan on natural gas supplies; and “Corridor,” which also envisages two small- precede legislative proposals or to reflect 2010 in Baku. This is deliberately mislead- in another, wide-ranging document, it has capacity pipelines to Italy (TAP and ITGI), such intent. This communication is unprec- ing, however. Azerbaijan has for many outlined procedures for increased transpar- besides the large-capacity Nabucco pipeline edented in the scope of its ambitions. It years championed the right of any two ency of bilateral energy agreements with bound for Central Europe. In the short to envisages 43 specific actions, relating in Caspian countries to build trans-Caspian third parties, meaning primarily Gazprom. medium term, TAP and ITGI compete one way or another to security of supply in pipeline links bilaterally. Kazakhstan, after On September 12, pursuant to a council against Nabucco over Azerbaijani gas sup- practically every sector. some hesitation, endorsed that position, decision, the EU mandated the commission plies. However, it is only Nabucco with its On natural gas supply, the document although less outspokenly. to negotiate a legally binding treaty between ample design capacity that can accommo­ uses imperative language (“must”): “The Turkmenistan has called for a trans-Cas- the EU, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, to date Turkmen gas as well as Azerbaijani EU must assist main supplier countries pian pipeline, to connect via Azerbaijan build a trans-Caspian pipeline for natural gas. Objectively, the EU’s support for the such as Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Iraq with Nabucco, repeatedly in the last 12 gas to Europe. The agreement will provide trans-Caspian pipeline from Turkmenistan and others, notably in Central Asia… The months: e.g., during the September 2010 the framework for constructing a subma- is a boost to Nabucco as a self-sustaining proposed agreement on trans-Caspian gas Turkic summit in Istanbul, the November rine pipeline from Turkmenistan to project. Implicitly, it underscores Nabucco’s transmission and infrastructure between 2010 Caspian summit in Baku (when Azerbaijan, and, in turn, link this pipeline to advantages versus its two non-strategic the EU, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov the EU-planned Southern Corridor for competitors in Azerbaijan (see Eurasia must pave the way for construction of asserted that position in Russian President Caspian gas to Europe. Daily Monitor, August 17-19). physical infrastructure to supply Turkmen Dmitry Medvedev’s presence), and during The discussions will involve tripartite Asking the European Commission to gas across the Caspian Sea.” the January 2011 visit of European legal commitments among the EU, treat these projects “even-handedly” is tan- The commission will also insist when Commission leaders to Ashgabat. Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan; the bilateral tamount to asking it to suspend strategic necessary to review agreements negotiated Moscow’s reference to the 2007 Tehran arrangements necessary for Turkmenistan judgment (moreover, in favor of a consor­ by EU countries and companies with third summit is also inaccurate. During that and Azerbaijan to build and operate the tium 85 percent owned by non-EU compa­ parties; assess the conformity of such event, Russia’s then-Prime Minister trans-Caspian pipeline; and the legal and nies). Prioritization and sequencing are agreements with EU laws and supply secu- Vladimir Putin claimed that trans-Caspian commercial arrangements for filling the decisive. The commission’s direct involve- rity goals; and introduce procedures for pipelines would be ecologically hazardous pipeline with Turkmen gas en route to ment in negotiations on the trans-Caspian increased transparency and information due to some “underground mountains” on Europe (EurActiv, September 12, 13). pipeline “is the first operational decision” exchange on bilateral energy agreements the seabed. In response, Azerbaijan’s This is the first time that the EU has toward implementing the Southern with third parties (Euractiv, September 12, President Ilham Aliyev called over his State decided to negotiate in support of an Corridor” (European Commission press 13). Gazprom and other Russian companies Oil Company’s octogenarian vice-president infrastructure project on behalf of its release, September 12). This sequencing are mainly being alluded to as third parties. for geology, Khoshbakht Yusifzade, who said member-countries, rather than leaving reflects the strategic priority of connecting Moscow has reacted with undisguised that he had been working in the Caspian this matter to the exclusive discretion of Turkmenistan via Azerbaijan and Nabucco irritation and some undiplomatic language longer than Mr. Putin had been alive, and individual member countries or compa- to Europe. to these EU initiatives. Russia’s Foreign explained in front of the presidents that Mr. nies. Its unprecedented decision empha- The announcement from Brussels also Affairs Ministry, Energy Minister Sergei Putin was wrong (WikiLeaks, report from sizes the sense of urgency about imple- offers political support for such gas deliver­ Shmatko and the ambassador to the EU, the U.S. embassy in Baku to the State menting the Nabucco pipeline project to ies to take place. The EU’s direct involve- Vladimir Chizhov, in convergent statements Department, November 13, 2007). reduce dependence on Russia. ment as a negotiator should in itself provide have countered with the following claims: The European Commission’s direct Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan with a hedge 1) a trans-Caspian pipeline or any major The article above is reprinted from involvement raises confidence in the avail- from possible Russian pressures. project cannot be implemented without Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from ability of Turkmen gas for the second Turkmenistan would particularly need clar­ the approval of all five Caspian riparian its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, stage of the Nabucco project (possibly ity from Brussels in this regard. countries; 2) this project is environmental- www.jamestown.org. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

Levin resolution commemorates anniversary of Ukraine’s independence WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Sander munity that the current regime is back­ dent, and at the same time, a national ref­ nalists by national and local officials; Levin (D-Mich.) on September 15 intro­ sliding on democratic principles.” erendum on independence was Whereas in April 2011, an indepen­ duced a resolution to commemorate the Rep. Levin stated, “Democracy does approved by more than 90 percent of the dent team from the Freedom House con­ 20th Anniversary of Ukraine’s indepen­ not always come easy and sometimes voters; cluded an assessment of Ukraine’s demo­ dence and to express strong and contin­ there have been difficult days for Ukraine W h e re a s a n e w, d e m o c ra t i c cratic and human rights situation, down­ ued support to the Ukrainian people in in achieving its fulfillment.” Constitution was adopted on June 28, grading Ukraine from free to partly free their effort to ensure democratic princi­ “I am hopeful and optimistic that 1996, mandating a pluralistic political due to the centralization and consolida­ ples. Ukraine will continue on the path of free­ system with protection of basic human tion of power under the Yanukovych “As we witness the historic calls for dom as it carries out the spirit embodied rights and liberties; administration and subsequent erosion democracy around the world, it is critical in the Orange Revolution and as we Whereas the Ukrainian people, most of basic freedoms of assembly and that the United States continues to stand observe the 20th anniversary,” he added. dramatically during the 2004 Orange speech; strong with the Ukrainian people,” said Rep. Levin is a long-time ally of the Revolution, clearly proved their ability to Whereas the United States has Rep. Levin, co-chairman of the Ukrainian American community, leading resolve political differences through non­ expressed concern about the appearance Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. Congressional efforts to foster stronger violent protest by engaging in peaceful of politically motivated prosecutions of “Today’s bipartisan resolution has spe­ U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relations and demonstrations in Kiev [sic] and else­ opposition figures in Ukraine, including cial meaning to the people of Ukraine secure a stable democracy in Ukraine. In where to protest the unfair runoff presi­ that of former Prime Minister Yulia who continue to strive towards a more 2005, Rep. Levin sponsored legislation dential election on November 21, 2004, Tymoshenko; and democratic and open society, and indeed authorizing the government of Ukraine and the declaration by the Ukrainian Whereas the United States Congress to all of us who value freedom.” to establish a memorial in Washington, Central Election Commission that Viktor has consistently demonstrated strong “On August 24, 1991, the people of honoring the victims of the Ukrainian Yanukovych had won a majority of the bipartisan support for an independent, Ukraine proclaimed that they would no Famine-Genocide. This legislation votes; democratic Ukraine: longer be subject to Soviet rule, inspiring passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Whereas on December 26, 2004, the Now, therefore, be it the world with their call for democracy Representatives and U.S. Senate in 2005 Ukrainian Supreme Court ruled the Resolved, That the House of and the rule of law. Building on the gains and 2006, respectively. November 21, 2004, presidential vote Representatives – of the 2004 Orange Revolution, the Following is the full text of House invalid, allowing the people of Ukraine to (1) observes the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian community has remained Resolution 401, “Observing the 20th again voice their desire for a more demo­ Ukrainian independence, reflecting on steadfastly focused on securing a stable anniversary of Ukrainian independence cratic, transparent and fair election pro­ the democratic reforms that have been democracy and a free market economy in and expressing strong and continued cess, leading to the election of Viktor accomplished and efforts that still must Ukraine,” noted a news release from Rep. support to the Ukrainian people for their Yushchenko on January 10, 2005; be made; Levin’s office. efforts toward ensuring democratic prin­ Whereas the elections to Ukraine’s (2) urges the government of Ukraine “Despite this, reforms made since the ciples, and for other purposes.” The fol­ Parliament, known as Verkhovna Rada, to refrain from actions that undermine revolution are now in jeopardy, the lowing was referred to the Committee on were held on March 26, 2006; democratic principles, human rights, and release continued. “Since the inaugura­ Foreign Affairs. Whereas Ukraine currently faces a the rule of law in Ukraine; and tion of the Yanukovych administration, * * * political crisis that could jeopardize that (3) expresses strong and continuing frequent reports of the regime using vio­ Whereas on August 24, 1991, the peo­ country’s hard-fought and substantial support for the efforts of the Ukrainian lence and intimidation against journal­ ple of Ukraine proclaimed they would no democratic gains; people to continue to work toward ists and opposition leaders have been on longer be subject to Soviet rule, inspiring Whereas the United States has ensuring democratic principles, a free- the rise. On August 5, former Prime the world with their call for democracy expressed concern about the govern­ market economy, and full respect for Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and organiz­ and the rule of law; ment of Ukraine infringing on constitu­ human rights, which enable Ukraine to er of the Orange Revolution was placed Whereas on December 1, 1991, tionally protected freedoms of speech achieve its potential as an important under arrest by the Yanukovych adminis­ Leonid M. Kravchuk was freely elected to and of the press, including reports of strategic partner of the United States in tration, renewing concerns in the com­ a five-year term as Ukraine’s first presi­ intimidation and violence against jour­ that region of the world.

and the European Union follow are honorable profession. Housed on the West Ukrainians in N.Y.... important for Ukraine, and we adhere to Campus of the University of Kansas, the Dole Yushchenko awarded... Institute broke ground in October 2001 and (Continued from page 1) them strictly. We are like-minded in this (Continued from page 1) area,” he said. completed construction in July 2003. On September 21 he met with NATO Ukrinform also reported that the The Dole Leadership Prize has been As noted by the Dole Institute’s news awarded annually since 2003 to an individu­ Secretary General Anders Fogh NATO secretary general praised the release, “Yushchenko’s victory was proof Rasmussen. According to Ukrinform, the cooperation between Ukraine and NATO, al or group whose public service leadership that a powerful civic movement, committed inspires others. The award comes with a two men discussed international security including Ukraine’s contribution to NATO opposition politicians, and a resolute, rising issues, as well as the issues of Ukraine’s peacekeeping missions in Afghanistan $25,000 prize. Typically, the Leadership middle class had come together to stop the Prize is awarded during a public event in the domestic policy. “We appreciate the level and Kosovo, and invited Ukraine to join ruling elite from rigging an election and of our relations with NATO, their prag­ several other NATO initiatives, such as fall. stealing Ukraine’s presidency. The Orange Previous Dole Leadership Prize recipi­ matism, and focus on specific results. In the Ocean Shield anti-piracy operation. Revolution was a groundbreaking mile- our opinion, it is a reliable guarantee that Mr. Rasmussen also invited Ukraine to ents were: former U.S. President George stone in the history of Eastern Europe since H.W. Bush, former President Lech Walesa of the constructive partnership between take part in the next NATO summit, the fall of communism and inspired pro- Poland, Sens. Howard Baker and George Ukraine and NATO will continue,” the which will take place in Chicago in May democracy movements all over the world.” McGovern, civil rights activist Rep. John presidential press service quoted Mr. 2012, and he invited Mr. Yanukovych to Interfax-Ukraine reported that, in his Lewis, former Secretary of Health and Yanukovych as saying. “The principles of visit the NATO headquarters to address speech at the ceremony, Mr. Yushchenko Human Services Donna Shalala, former democracy and the rule of law that NATO the North Atlantic Council. said the Orange Revolution in Ukraine had Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani and World not yet ended. “The changes that have War II Women Airforce Service Pilots occurred in society and in the minds of (WASPs). Ukrainians are much more progressive and * * * profound than the changes that have In other news about former President occurred in the system of the Ukrainian Yushchenko, a national deputy of the Our government,” he said. Mr. Yushchenko said Ukraine-People’s Self-Defense parliamenta­ he was sure that Ukraine “will overcome ry faction, Hennadii Moskal, said that Mr. the tests and take its rightful place among Yushchenko intends to gain U.S. citizenship. the world’s leading countries.” “According to trustworthy information I The 2011 Dole Leadership Prize is part received from Ukrainian diaspora in the of the Dole Institute’s fall series, “The Fall of United States, former Ukrainian President the Soviet Union: 20 Years Later.” This four- Viktor Yushchenko, who recently visited the part series will also host expert faculty United States, applied for permission to live from the University of Kansas, an interna­ in the United States. The next target after tional blogger and a documentary on the this is citizenship of the United States,” read Orange Revolution. The series will also a statement from Mr. Moskal’s press ser­ have a supporting exhibit on elections in vice, which was reported on September 20 the former USSR. All events are co-spon­ by Interfax-Ukraine. sored by the Center for Russian, East However, Iryna Vannikova, press secre­ European and Eurasian Studies (CREES). tary for the former president, called the The Dole Institute was created by former reports about Mr. Yushchenko seeking Sen. Robert J. Dole and the University of American citizenship blatant lies. “This is Kansas as a non-partisan forum dedicated absolutely untrue and absurd, an outright Ronya Lozynskyj to public service, training for leadership, lie,” she stressed, according to the Protesters outside Ukraine’s Mission to the U.N. and promoting the ideal that politics is an Ukrinform news service. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 5

UWC Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk addresses the youths. Ukrainian Diaspora Youth Forum participants with honored guests. Ukrainian Diaspora Youth Forum convenes in Kyiv

At one of the working sessions of the forum. Ukrainian World Congress President Eugene Czolij addresses delegates. KYIV – The “Kyiv 2011” Ukrainian for the establishment of an independent, terclasses on project preparation, proposal European Integration, Mr. Tarasyuk; and Diaspora Youth Forum, the first of its kind democratic, law-abiding Ukrainian state. writing, fund-raising and organizational the prime minister of the opposition’s in the history of independent Ukraine, was Forum participants initiated contacts management, conducted by professional shadow government, Serhiy Sobolev. They held in Kyiv on August 22-30. The forum with youth organizations in Ukraine, SALTO-trainer Andriy Donets. He spoke also took a tour of the Verkhovna Rada. gathered 50 youth leaders from 30 coun­ requesting that Ukrainian youth from the about the opportunities presented by the Participants met with representatives of tries. diaspora be included in educational, cultur­ Youth in Action and European Youth 23 civic organizations in Ukraine who The forum was organized by the al and academic programs and projects in Foundation programs. informed about their activities. In addition, C o n f e r e n c e o f U k r a i n i a n Yo u t h Ukraine. The purpose of the training sessions was forum attendees had the opportunity to Organizations (CUYO) of the Ukrainian During celebrations of the 20th anniver­ to encourage cooperation among diaspora travel outside of Kyiv. Forum delegates World Congress (UWC) and the Ukrainian sary of Ukraine’s independence Youth youths from different countries on projects went to Kaniv, where they paid their Civic Organization Molodyi Narodnyi Rukh Forum participants were taken aback by organized by European foundations. respects to Taras Shevchenko at his tomb (Young People’s Movement). the presence of police cordons and the During the forum, participants had the and museum, then to Chyhyryn, where The forum’s official opening took place secret service on the streets of Kyiv. This opportunity to meet prominent Ukrainian they visited the Bohdan Khmelnytsky on August 23 at the Kyiv Teacher’s Building fact, together with the ongoing political civic and political activists. They met with Museum and other historical sites. during the conference “Diaspora Youth: persecutions in Ukraine, evoked outrage the vice-chairman of Ukraine’s Parliament, The forum ended with an unforgettably The Future of the Ukrainian Diaspora.” that was reflected in a forum resolution: Mykola Tomenko; the Chairman of moving concert by the Veryovka National Greetings to the conference were “For diaspora youth it is very important for Ukraine’s Parliamentary Committee on Academic Folk Chorus. extended by the Head of the Ukrainian Ukraine to be a democratic and, most Greek-Catholic Church, Patriarch Sviatoslav importantly, a law-abiding state. Thus, we, Shevchuk, UWC President Eugene Czolij, participants of the ‘Kyiv 2011’ Ukrainian former UWC President Askold Lozynskyj, Diaspora Youth Forum, voice our protest UWC First Vice-President and European against the illegal political persecution of Congress of Ukrainians President Yulia Tymoshenko, Yurii Lutsenko and Jaroszlava Hartyani, Verkhovna Rada other representatives of the opposition. We Committee on European Integration Chair consider these actions on the part of the Borys Tarasyuk, renowned Ukrainian civic government as unacceptable and amoral.” activist Bohdan Hawrylyshyn and the That same day Molodyi Narodnyi Rukh newly elected president of the Ukrainian and the association Pokolinnya 2020 World Coordinating Council, Mykhailo (Generation 2020) organized a concert cel- Ratushny. ebrating Ukrainian Independence Day that Conference participants discussed the featured performances by the musical challenges facing Ukrainian diaspora youth, groups Varyon, Vroda, Kamohryadeshy, which were defined as not only the preser­ Veremiy and Ukrainski Barvy, Sviata Vatra vation of the Ukrainian cultural heritage leader Ruslan Trochynskiy from Estonia, and the outlook for future generations, but readings by several young poets and a also support for the development of ties in number of interesting competitions. the diaspora, consolidation of efforts to Over the course of the following two unite the Ukrainian diaspora and support days, forum participants took part in mas­ Forum participants during a visit to the Museum of Folk Architecture in Pyrohovo. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

The Ukrainian Weekly CONFERENCE PAPER: Dissent in Ukraine through the prism of Amnesty International Yanukovych gets the message (maybe) by Anna Procyk These characteristics as well as the dis­ It’s September and, once again, the president of Ukraine was among the dozens sidents’ strict adherence to peaceful meth­ of heads of states and governments who headed to New York City for the annual Dissent in Ukraine came to the attention ods in expressing their protest assured the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. (Mind you, the Official Website of of Amnesty International through the pub- participants in the Ukrainian dissent of a Ukraine’s President has billed this as a working visit to the United States, which it lication of materials documenting the viola­ speedy adoption as “prisoners of con­ was not. Furthermore, it carries a list of meetings the president had with many tions of human rights by Soviet authorities science” by Amnesty International. world leaders while in New York, never mind that quite a few of those “meetings” after the brief “thaw” of the Khrushchev The arrested young men and women por­ were not much more than “how-do-you-dos.” It’s all about creating a presidential era. These materials were compiled by trayed in “The Chornovil Papers” became image for the folks back home…) Vyacheslav Chornovil, who worked as a popularly known both within and outside of Once again, President Viktor Yanukovych’s visit to United Nations brought out journalist for a TV station in Lviv. The docu­ Ukraine as “Shistdesiatnyky:” the men and members of the Ukrainian diaspora who wanted to make sure that he heard their ments circulated in manuscript form women of the sixties. The majority of them strident opposition to what he has wrought in Ukraine. among members of the Ukrainian intelli­ were poets, literary critics, social scientists Last year the protest brought out Ukrainian activists concerned about violations gentsia and subsequently reached the West and artists who in the late 1950s and early of human rights, the disappearance of journalists and the reversal of the Ukrainian in the second half of the 1960s. 1960s, were willing to risk their careers, and revival that had taken place in the years after Ukraine re-established its indepen­ Chornovil’s imaginative compilation of at times their lives, by publicly protesting dence in 1991. They raised issues related to the Ukrainian language, as well as the biographical sketches of arrested Ukrainian against policies of repressions in Ukraine. Yanukovych administration’s denial of the Holodomor as genocide and harassment cultural activists, selections of their schol­ The high quality of their works as well of Ukrainian historians whose work is devoted to topics that do not find favor with arly and creative works, labor camp corre­ as their personal integrity and courage – Ukraine’s new authorities. spondence, appeals to the Soviet authori­ exemplified by the poet Ivan Svitlychnyj, This year, the situation has deteriorated further. Now the protesters cite political ties, public appearances of prominent liter­ considered by many as the heart, the epi­ repressions, such as the arrests and politically motivated trials of opposition activ­ ary figures like Ivan Dzyuba’s speech at center of the dissent movement – served as ists and former government officials; the blatantly anti-Ukrainian policies of the Babyn Yar on the 25th anniversary of the an inspiration to the younger generation of Ukrainian government, perhaps most prominently those put in place by the tragedy first appeared in an émigré weekly, cultural activists. Ukrainophobic minister of education, science, youth and sports, Dmytro Ukrainske Slovo in Paris. Through the With a profound sense of filial gratitude, Tabachnyk; and the overall destruction of Ukrainian national identity and the efforts of the same political organization, the somewhat younger poet-activist Vasyl rewriting of Ukrainian history. the documents were published under the Stus wrote that the “Shistdesiatnyky” In an open letter to President Yanukovych that was released at the September title “Lykho z Rozumu,” in 1967. 1 A year reawakened among young Ukrainians a 21 protest, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America called on him to change later the collection appeared in English as sense of dignity and self-respect that was course: “We have not lost hope that you will understand the error of your current “The Chornovil Papers.” 2 dormant for many years as a result of positions and will accept the burden of honest service to our nation in Ukraine and The English edition created a stir in the sweeping purges and long years of misrule beyond, and will demonstrate with concrete deeds a change in your political Western world, and not only among people by the Soviet regime. “They were a glimmer course by moving in the direction of constructive actions with regard to interna­ actively engaged in the defense of human of light of our higher consciousness,” the tional standards of human and national rights, as well as the humanitarian, judicial rights. The courageous efforts of young poet reminisced a few years later, “they and economic spheres.” The letter added: “You must decide internal questions men and women in Ukraine to protect their were the testimony of our awakening, our related to democratic processes and the rule of law that will conclusively guaran­ language and culture from Russification moral regeneration.” 5 tee the further existence of Ukraine in a Europe whole and free.” (An official and Sovietization received high praise from It was probably the impressive artistic English translation of the letter had not yet been released at the time this issue western scholars and political commenta­ talent of the painter Opanas Zalyvakha, went to press.) tors. some of whose works were reproduced in Just a week prior to his visit to New York, President Yanukovych also heard from Max Hayward of London, for example, “Lykho z Rozumu” as well as the cruelty of world leaders who are concerned about the course his administration has observed that “…the Ukrainian opposition artist’s treatment in the labor camps that embarked upon. In fact, according to a story by one of our colleagues in Kyiv, the is striking both for its moderation and high prompted the head of the newly formed Tymoshenko case cast a dark shadow over the Yalta European Strategy conference intellectual level.” 3 American section of Amnesty International as it focused on Ukraine’s place in the world. Both in public and in private, Frederick C. Barghoorn of Yale in Washington to choose Zalyvakha as one of European Union leaders told Mr. Yanukovych in no uncertain terms that, if Ukraine University in the introduction to “The the first “prisoners of conscience” from the wants to join Europe, there is no compromise on “European values.” Chornovil Papers” called attention to what Ukrainian group. It was, of course, under­ Both in New York City and Yalta, then, President Yanukovych was forced to hear he saw as “The community of interests stood that Amnesty’s efforts on behalf of strong messages of disapproval from those who care about Ukraine. The question among Soviet intellectuals of various Zalyvakha implied defense of all imprisoned remains: Will he heed those messages? Will he change course in time? national backgrounds” observing that on charges of “anti-Soviet agitation and pro­ “although the preservation of Ukrainian paganda” in the early 1960s in Ukraine. cultural heritage and language are central It ought to be noted that Zalyvakha was features of the outlook of many young arrested for his political beliefs and not Ukrainian intellectuals, the latter perceive because of his refusal to conform to the Sept. Turning the pages back... themselves as struggling, not against the standards of “socialist realism” in his artistic Russian nation and probably not against works or to the norms of the Soviet way of socialist principles, but rather against dic­ life. The fact that he was incarcerated and 4 28 Seven years ago, on September 28, 2004, Prime Minister tatorship and police state.” then forbidden to paint in the labor camp Viktor Yanukovych returned to his work in the Cabinet of was a penalty imposed on him for his politi­ 2004 cal convictions, as well as for his readiness Ministers after spending a weekend in the hospital recuperating 1 “Lykho z Rozumu, (Portrety Dvadtsiaty after being pelted with at least one egg during a campaign visit to ‘Zlochyntsiv’)” compiled by Vyacheslav to defend these convictions even in prison. Vasyl Stefanyk Prykarpattia University on September 24, 2004. Chornovil (Paris: Persha ukrainska drukarnia u There is a line that should be drawn A 17-year-old first-year university student, Dmytro Romaniuk, was arrested for the Frantsii, 1967). between what was and continues to be incident, who said he threw it out of frustration over the events surrounding the poison­ 2 “The Chornovil Papers,” compiled by understood as “dissidence,” i.e., readiness to ing of Viktor Yushchenko, the leading presidential candidate. Vyacheslav Chornovil. (New York: McGraw-Hill, risk one’s life in defense of firmly held politi­ From a hospital bed, Mr. Yanukovych broadcast a statement on all major television 1968). cal or religious beliefs and the broader, some­ 6 news programs, that he would not pursue a criminal case against Mr. Romaniuk. The 3 “Ferment in the Ukraine: Documents by V. what ambiguous notion of non-conformism. young man’s father, Mykhailo Romaniuk, is the dean of economics at Vasyl Stefanyk Chornovil, K. Kandyba, L. Lukyanenko, V. Moroz All Ukrainian dissidents of the 1960s Prykarpattia University. and others.” Michael Browne, ed. (Woodhaven, and the 1970s adopted by Amnesty fall into N.Y.: Crisis Press, 1973) p. xi. “I as a politician have not said a single offensive word to my opponents for the whole the category of “prisoners of conscience” 4 election campaign. Now I understand: nationalism is a disease and unfortunately I must “The Chornovil Papers,” p. xi. that is, dissidents. Placing them side by side state this,” Mr. Yanukovych said. 5 “Vasyl Stus: Vikna v Pozaprostir” (Kyiv: with non-conformism or non-conformists The broadcast of the incident was limited, as footage of the event was restricted from “Veselka” 1992) p. 52. distorts and trivializes their firm stand on most Ukrainian television news media that are controlled by political forces aligned with 6 To me and my colleagues the dissidents on the question of human rights. Anyone who the prime minister. Only Channel 5, considered an oppositionist broadcaster that support­ whose behalf we were working in Amnesty has read the reminiscences of the recently International had very little in common with deceased dissident Mykhailyna Kotsiubynska, ed Viktor Yushchenko’s candidacy, provided its viewers with a slow-motion re-play of the the long-haired, unwashed nonconformists – incident. The footage also showed that supporters of both Mr. Yanukovych and Mr. who happened to be sitting in the theater my next-door neighbors in the East Village of Ukraina next to Stus on that memorable Yushchenko were at the meeting carrying banners. the 1960s. The Channel 5 footage clearly showed a single object hitting the prime minister, him day when the young Ph.D. candidate at the looking down to his suit jacket to notice the object and then his reaction to what he saw – threshold of a promising literary career Anna Procyk is professor of history, rather than what he felt – before he fell backwards to the ground. jumped from his seat and with every fiber Kingsborough College, City University of In the initial aftermath, Hanna Herman, press secretary for Mr. Yanukovych, said that of his being announced: “Everyone ought to New York. The paper above was delivered at two objects were thrown at the prime minister, one of them solid. Ms. Herman blamed protest . Today they are arresting the conference “Nonconformism and “radical representatives of the Our Ukraine coalition” who she said were “acting aggres­ Ukrainians. Tomorrow they will be arrest­ Dissent in the Soviet Bloc: Guiding Legacy or sively,” as reported by Interfax-Ukraine. ing Jewish cultural activists. Later they will Passing Memory?” held at Columbia (Continued on page 21) University on March 30-April 1. (Continued on page 18) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 7

FOR THE RECORD: German attorney speaks about the Demjanjuk case Following is the text (slightly abridged) of United States and Germany to avoid the prin­ ness, of the mistakes and errors of human Four countries, four governments that a speech by Dr. Ulrich Busch delivered on ciple of double jeopardy. An extradition, the court systems and their judges. The judges in knew the truth about John, knew that he August 20 before the Ukrainian World legal way, was forbidden by Israel, German Israel wanted to believe in the guilt of John as was innocent, kept silent, when John was Congress annual meeting’s session on and American law. Only illegal deportation Ivan the Terrible. The world’s mass media sentenced to death. They hid the evidence human rights. and the avoidance of extradition opened the hysterically asked for a death sentence, and of John’s innocence. possibility of reopening the Israel trial and to there was only John, his son, his son-in-law Now let’s go to Munich. …Thank you very much for your inivita­ overrule the decision of the Supreme Court and his lawyer, Yoram Sheftel, who believed In the first instance the trial lasted 93 tion and the opportunity, to talk about John of Israel to acquit John of all charges and to in John’s innocence. days, beginning on November 30, 2009, Demjanjuk and the trial against him in dismiss the case concerning Sobibor. And there were these criminal and cor­ and ending on May 12, 2011. John was Munich, Germany. The deportation itself was already a con­ rupt prosecutors who fraudently misled the very ill the whole time, he suffered from The trial has a very long history of 35 viction in Germany. John has to stay in American and Israeli courts. The Office of gout, pre-cancer, major back pain, heart years of legal struggles against unfair and Germany until death under complete isola­ Special Investigations (OSI) from the U.S. and kidney problems, and anxiety, among made-up accusations, false and faked evi­ tion and in welfare conditions. He has no Department of Justice and the Israeli prose­ others. In two years of imprisonment dence, lying witnesses, and corrupt prosecu­ right to return to his wife and children. For cutor withheld existing evidence that John John was not living outside of the jail hos­ tors and judges. The fight began in 1976 and John there is no difference between a room was not Ivan the Terrible. They wanted the pital or without pain. is still not finished in 2011, the year John cel­ in a nursing home and a prison cell. The death sentence against a man who they defi­ The atmosphere in the court was full of ebrated his 91st birthday in a cell in the deportation has destroyed his life completely. nitely knew was innocent and not Ivan pure hate against John and the defense. Munich prison, where the mass murderer John’s legal situation after the deportation Grozny. From the beginning, John was a Nazi Hitler was sitting in the 1920’s. was already punishment for life, even before And it worked. They got what they strictly monster, a mass-murderer, the Ukrainian Not only were these 35 years terrible for the trial had started or ended. He was pun­ wanted – the death sentence – by withhold­ Hitler and Eichmann for the German John; his whole life is a human tragedy, a ished, if guilty or not. … ing the so-called Danilchenko statements. media. The Simon Wiesenthal Center had nightmare. The Holodomor, World War II, Let’s go to Moscow, back in 1979. Ignat Danilchenko was a Trawniki, who was placed John atop its list of the most want­ service as a Red Army soldier, serious war It was the KGB that offered copies of so- forced by the Nazis to be a guard in Sobibor. ed Nazi criminals. injuries, imprisonment in a Nazi POW camp, called evidence, which was produced in After the war he was repatriated to the Soviet The Munich court delivered a political loss of U.S. citizenship, extradition to Israel, secret trials and under torture of their vic­ Union, convicted as a traitor to his mother­ show trial in which almost every human the death sentence in Jerusalem, seven and a tims. The “Dienstausweis Nr. 1393” (service land and sentenced to 25 years in the Gulag. right of the European Convention was half years in prison, five years in a death cell, card) was declared a fake of the KGB by the After the manipulation was discovered, violated. deportation to Germany, trial in Germany, world’s most famous expert, Dr. Julius Grant. after it was established that there was more Some examples: Since John was never two years in a German prison. … The German head office for criminal material in the archives of the Russian KGB, a German citizen, since Sobibor is in For example: John was 12 when he was research, the Bundeskriminalamt, judged the the defense was able to find 36 statements Poland (not on German territory), since starving from a hunger created by the Stalin service card to be a very simple falsification by Treblinka guards that Ivan Marchenko, the Jews who were killed there came from artificial food shortage in Ukraine through of the KGB. We all know, that the Soviet law and not John Demjanjuk, was Ivan Grozny. Holland and were not German citizens, the time of the Holodomor, 1932-1933. and court system, and all the KGB’s activities, The discovery of the manipulation was the Germany never had jurisdiction in this About 8 million Ukrainians died of starva­ were never intended to achieve justice, they reason for finding so much exculpatory case. tion, killed by the mass murderer Stalin. As a only served and supported the ruling dicta­ material in the Moscow archive that John had In accordance with U.N. Resolution child, John experienced the cruelty of the tor and mass murderer Stalin and his succes­ to be acquitted of being Ivan the Terrible. 3074 and international law, only Poland misuse of state and police power, living in sors. The prosecutors and courts were politi­ But for five years there had been only an had jurisdiction in this case. Poland used fear for his life with mountains of dead bod­ cal instruments, used to liquidate opponents inch between John and the gallows. this power of jurisdiction and started a ies around him. and the freedom of people in subjugated sat­ At first I did not believe what I had read in case against John. With the decision of In the German POW camps for Red Army ellite states like Ukraine. a memo by the well-known Polish historian December 2007, Polish prosecutors soldiers, 3.5 million men out of 5.3 million Let’s go to Jerusalem, back in 1986-1993. Jacek Wilczur addressed to the director of dropped the case with the final statement died of starvation, cannibalism and epidem­ What do you think is the most remarkable the Main Commisssion for Nazi Crimes in that there is no existing evidence that ics. More than a million victims were event in the Israeli trial against John Poland, Prof. Dr. Kakol, dated April 21, 1987: John committed any crime in Sobibor. Ukrainians. The POW camps were nothing Demjanjuk? I am sure, you will all say the “On the 27th of March of this year [1987] I The German court had to respect this else than death camps, the Red Army sol­ acquittal of John by the Supreme Court of met Janusz Kobus from Rembertow by Polish decision, according to Rule 54 of diers were criminals in the eyes of the SS and being Ivan the Terrible. … Warsaw. Kobus knew the SS guard team of the Schengen Treaty. It ignored its duty. the Wehrmacht, the Germany Army. I disagree. For me the most remarkable Treblinka II very well. Among others, also The Ludwigsburg Special Forces for the The latest inhuman treatment was John’s event in Israel was the death sentence of the Ivan the Terrible, with whom he drank vodka Persecution of Nazi Crimes already found deportation to Germany and the trial in district court against an innocent man. This and who once showed him – almost at the out in 2003 that there is no evidence that Munich. Deportation was chosen by the result clearly shows evidence of the weak- end of 1942 or beginning of 1943 – in a John ever committed a crime during the drunken condition, his SS Army card. Kobus Nazi period and during his time as a POW. states that he saw and could read the name The court in Munich kept silent, Marczenko and the birth place, although it know the result of the A must read Dniepropietrowsk. Ivan the Terrible was Ludwigsburg investigation. supposed to have personally said to Kobus Germany acquitted many Nazis or did “Washington and Kiev [sic]: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo that his name is Marczenko. Kobus says Progress and Problems” not prosecute them. One of the high-rank­ (July 11), Klimkin; former U.S. National Security that this Marczenko – Ivan the Terrible – Anders• In Aslund, author of “How Ukraine Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski; Damon ing Nazis, the SS Hauptsturmführer Karl was 185 cm tall with black hair and a yel­ Became a Market Economy and Wilson, executive vice-president of the Streibel, who was the leader of all lowish face color. ... Democracy,” writes about the conference Atlantic Council; David Kramer, presi­ Trawnikis, who were sent by him to the “Kobus was sure that the photo of Ivan “on Challenges and Impact of dent of Freedom House; James Sherr of three death camps, Belzec, Sobibor and Demjanjuk, which I showed him and on Governance in Ukraine” that was orga­ the Royal Institute for International Treblinka, was acquitted by the which John Demjanjuk is shown in the court­ nized by three prominent Washington Affairs in London; and former U.S. Landgericht in Hamburg. With this deci­ think tanks: the Atlantic Council, the Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer. room in Jerusalem, does not show Ivan the sion, Germany lost the right to prosecute Brookings Institution and the Peterson Dr. Aslund reports: “Former Deputy Terrible. the simple Trawnikis, whom Prof. Institute for International Economics. He Prime Minister Oleh Rybachuk detailed “In a telephone conversation on the 5th of Christiaan F. Rüter from Amsterdam notes that because the conference the actual repression carried out by the April, 1987, the prosecutor Michael Horovitz University called the smallest of the small attracted no fewer than 300 partici­ Yanukovych administration, and David of the Israel General Prosecution explained fish. pants, including 50 representatives from Kramer clarified this in the most direct to me that all the information which I Germany changed its whole traditional the U.S. government, it “brought home and dire terms. Adrian Karatnycky, a for­ received from Janusz Kobus... could compli­ jurisdiction for a conviction of John. For the message that Washington remains mer president of Freedom House, who cate the situation of the Israel prosecution [in 70 years it was agreed by all German very interested in Ukraine, but also that otherwise tried to explain and belittle the case against John Demjanjuk] and prosecutors, courts and the government Ukraine is a source of both hope and the current administration’s mistakes, urgently asked me not to officially transfer that those helpers of the Nazis who had concern.” also emphasized that a sentencing of this information to the prosecution or to dis­ no power of command should not be “There is a tension in American and [former Prime Minister Yulia] perse it in any other way. I obliged to follow prosecuted. Around 100,000 German European perceptions of Ukraine. On the Tymoshenko could derail Ukraine’s this demand of the Israeli prosecution.” helpers met these conditions and were one hand, the West has nothing but endeavors to integrate into the This memo was hidden in a volume of granted amnesty. The only one who did praise for Ukraine’s foreign policy, which European Union.” 1,000 pages of Polish papers, and it was pure not get this amnesty was the foreigner, it genuinely appreciates as friendly and The article ends with this: “C. Fred luck that I found it. John Demjanjuk. constructive. On the other hand, the Bergsten, the director of the Peterson So now, in 2011, we know that: For 70 years it was a main principle of West is concerned about Ukraine’s slip­ Institute, concluded the conference by German law that being present at a death page from a free to a semi-free country, emphasizing that his dominant impres­ was not Ivan the Terrible: camp does not lead to conviction for • Moscow had all the evidence that John as Freedom House has recorded it,” Dr. sion was the contradiction between being an accessory to murder. This very Aslund says. Ukraine’s ambition to integrate with the that John was not Ivan the Terrible: important rule was changed only for John • The United States had all the evidence The articles goes on to present the European Union and queries whether Demjanjuk, and nobody else, by the key points made by the conference Ukraine was really sufficiently demo­ not Ivan the Terrible: Munich court. speakers, among whom were Ukraine’s cratic to be able to do so.” • Israel had all the evidence that John was was not Ivan the Terrible. (Continued on page 17) • Poland had all the evidence that John 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

SYRACUSE, N.Y. SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The singing of the Ukrainian National Anthem resounded in the streets of downtown Syracuse as the local Ukrainian community celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day on August 24. A flag-raising ceremony in front of City Hall, opening remarks by Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, an invocation offered by the Rev. Borislav Kroner, pastor of St. Luke Ukrainian Orthodox Church, provided an opportunity for Ukrainians of all generations to celebrate. A joint proclamation was read by Mayor Miner and a representative of the Office of the County Executive Joanie Mahoney. The flag-raising was conducted by members of the Odesa Ukrainian Dance Group. Master of ceremonies Orest Hrycyk introduced mem­ bers of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Syracuse branch, and recognized Syracuse dignitaries and distinguished members of the Ukrainian community who were in attendance, among them the president of the Ukrainian Cultural Center of Central New York, Mykola Lucak, Dr. and John Hvozda, Mykhaylo Artymovych and Slawka Bobesky. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Patricia Burak, During the ceremonies (front row, from left) are: Roksolyana Tkachuk, Andriana Tkachuk, Chrystya Bobesky, director of the Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for Iryna Hret, Oleg Grabovyy, the Rev. Borislav Kroner from St. Luke Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Rev. Bohdan International Services and assistant professor of literature Hedz from St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church and Orest Hrycyk. at Syracuse University. Her remarks focused on the theme of Ukrainian culture, how it has kept the Ukrainian community here and in Ukraine express their heartfelt hopes that their – Ukrainians ‘owned’ the Jersey Shore long before MTV dis­ alive worldwide and Dr. Burak’s heartfelt reflections of her children and grandchildren will also know and nurture covered it. All of these gatherings allow children to become life as a third-generation Ukrainian American. their roots – without the social imperative that living part of a community which gives breadth and depth to “Our Ukrainian culture is one of the strongest in the under persecution created,” she continued. their lives. This has been true for generations and, ‘Dai world. Ukrainians create community – ‘hromada’ – wher­ Dr. Burak went on to quote the words of a young woman Bozhe’ (may God grant it), will be for generations to come,” ever they live, or even visit, on the globe. Ukrainian chil­ who is a Ukrainian folk dancer: “Being a part of a Ukrainian Dr. Burak concluded. dren absorb our culture from birth and are connected into community gives me an identity outside my job, it is some­ Energetic and spirited members of the Odesa Ukrainian the hromada as soon as they learn to speak. No child thing that is always there to support me and guide me. It Dance ensemble presented two folk dances, under the addresses an adult without adding the respectful ‘Pan’ or also allows me to be with people who understand my fami­ direction of Slawka Bobesky. Closing remarks were deliv­ ‘Pani’ – an indication of the relationship, the bond, to every ly, and home life.” She added that all children of Ukrainian ered by Mr. Hrycyk, representing the UCCA Syracuse. other Ukrainian,” Dr. Burak noted. descent want to belong. The Rev. Bohdan Hedz, assistant pastor of St. John the “Ukrainian culture had been kept alive – despite the “One could substitute [for the aforementioned Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, delivered the closing years of persecution in the Soviet Union – by parents and Ukrainian folk dancing] SUM, PLAST, summer camps at prayer. True thanksgiving was felt by all in the crowd, who grandparents. And now generations of Ukrainians both Kholodnyi Yar or Soyuzivka, Ukrainian Week at Wildwood expressed pride and faith in their shared heritage.

A view of the flag-raising ceremony in front of City Hall in Syracuse, N.Y. In the photo (from left) are: Dr. John At the Ukrainian Independence Day commemoration Hvozda, Sofia Hvozda, Leonid Jemets, Oleg Grabovyy, Iryna Hret, Roksolyana and Andriana Tkachuk, Pat Burak (from left) are: Bill Prusinowski, Pat Burak Prusinowski Prusinowski, Slawka Bobesky and (front row) Irena Jemets. and Anna Prusinowski.

while the Ukrainian American Veterans posted the col­ Independence of Ukraine. Igor Pryadko read a procla­ BOSTON ors. The Rev. Roman Tarnavsky of St. Andrew Ukrainian mation from Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts and Orthodox Church offered the invocation and extended Tania Bairachna who read a similar proclamation from by Peter T. Woloschuk greetings on behalf of his parish. The American nation­ Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston. BOSTON – On Sunday, September 4, over 100 mem­ al anthem was sung by Michael Hotz and the Ukrainian Mrs. Gentyk brought the formal portion of the pro­ bers of the greater Boston Ukrainian American commu­ anthem was sung communally. gram to a close by thanking all those who participated nity continued their celebration of the 20th anniversary UCCA Boston president Vsevolod Petriv spoke briefly, and the Rev. Dr. Yaroslav Nalysnyk, pastor of Christ the of Ukrainian independence with a flag-raising ceremony welcoming everyone, and UCCA Vice-President Zenoviy King, ended by offering the benediction. and a picnic on the grounds of Christ the King Ukrainian Prots delivered the main address, highlighting the A cultural program followed. It included the declama­ Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, Mass., which were importance of the anniversary and calling for solidarity tion of poetry by Julian Zaiats, Mrs. Gentyk, Mr. Prots, sponsored by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of with the Ukrainian people in their current fight with the and Olga Kovalchuk, as well as a number of songs ren­ America, Boston branch (UCCA Boston). existing anti-Ukrainian regime in Kyiv. dered by the group Lvivska Khvylia, the duo of Lyubov Gentyk, UCCA vice-president, acted as the Oksana Palenga then read the Ukrainian Supreme Stephania Zarytska and Mrs. Gentyk, and the duo of mistress of ceremonies and called the assembly to order Council’s original Act of Declaration of the Natalia and Olga Kovalchuk. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 9

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Illinois senator names Ukrainians to Eastern European Advisory Board CHICAGO – Bohdan Watral, CEO of Selfreliance nitaries and other people of note, and of important events Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union, and Oleh in Eastern European communities. Striltschuk, president of the Illinois branch of the He noted that his office is available to provide social ser­ Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, were appoint­ vice assistance when needed. ed on July 16 as members of Sen. Mark Kirk’s Eastern European Advisory Board. The board’s mission is to create closer ties between Sen. Kirk (R-Ill.) and the various Eastern European communi­ ties in Illinois. The board’s current agenda, according to Sen. Kirk, is: the inclusion of Poland in the visa-waiver program; policy issues concerning Eastern Europe (e.g., missile defense and immigration); and aid to small businesses as they are the No. 1 employer in Illinois (among the initiatives is an effort to translate Congress’s Small Business Bill of Rights into at least 10 languages). Some members of the advisory board are also pushing for repeal of the 1974 Jackson-Vanik human rights amend­ ment in order to grant “most favored nation” trade status to Russia. Sen. Kirk has also asked that his office be informed of SUAFCU visits by foreign businesses, delegations, conferences, dig­ Selfreliance CEO Bohdan Watral (right) with Sen. UCCA-Illinois President Oleh Striltschuk (right) with Mark Kirk. Sen. Mark Kirk.

Ukrainian Orthodox parish welcomes archpastoral visit

smiles to the parishioners of Holy Trinity Ukrainian OrthodoxWHALEYVILLE, Church congregation Md. − Labor in Whaleyville, Day weekend Md., brought as they welcomed in their midst the spiritual fathers of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., Archbishop Antony and Bishop Daniel. The church is a renewed parish community of multieth­ nic Orthodox Christians from Virginia, Delaware and Maryland who have settled around Ocean City and the near­ by beach communities. The parish celebrated its 53rd anni­ versary this summer, however, the church building is a his­

over 200 years old. toricArchbishop landmark −Antony over 150 and years Bishop old Daniel− and the paid church a spiritual bell is visit to the parish family, leading the congregation in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysotosom. In their remarks following the Gospel reading, both hier­ archs called upon the faithful to open their hearts and comprehend the meaning of the Lord’s commandments in their lives, even though at times we are confronted with the difficult decisions that effect our faith in a world of sec­ ularization. Following the liturgical services, the hierarchs visited with the faithful and took part in a luncheon hosted in their honor. The spiritual needs of the congregation are served by a faithful and dedicated group of clergy of the Church: the Very Revs. Stephen Hutnick, Gerald Ozlanski and Mark Parishioners of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Whaleyville, Md., with visiting hierarchs Archbishop Koczak. The parish website is www.HolyTrinityUOC.org, Antony and Bishop Daniel. where more information is available.

5,000 attend festival Ukrainian Seminary Day held in Pennsylvania PRIMROSE, Pa. – The 77th annual Ukrainian Seminary of Philadelphia. The parishes are located in Schuylkill, in Elmira Heights Day was held at St. Nicholas Grove on July 31. The festival Northumberland, Columbia and Luzerne counties. ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. – Approximately 5,000 people is a major benefit with the goal of raising $10,000 for St. Kazka, a Ukrainian folk dance ensemble, performed dur­ attended the 64th annual St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington. ing the stage show, and the Pennsylvania Villagers, a polka Church Ukrainian Festival on July 31. More than $500,000 has been raised since 1985. band, filled the air with music. “It’s all throughout the community. People from all over “We’ve been coming here for years. Our roots are in the A liturgy was celebrated by Metropolitan-Archbishop now come to the festival. It has gotten a lot bigger, even St. Nicholas Parish in St. Clair and my grandkids go to Stefan Soroka in St. Nichoals Parish Hall. throughout the last 10 to 20 years that I have been here, school at St. Nicholas School,” said Sandra Sninsky. “We “You come together as one family to undertake the chal­ it’s gotten huge,” said Jennifer Karski, one the festival’s come mostly to see friends and family we might not see lenge of raising funds. There is something special in that,” media relations personnel, in speaking with Your News during the year, she said. “Of course, the food is wonderful the archbishop said. “It is an example of community of faith Now of Central New York. and the music is good.” in action.” The festival included a stage show with a live band, “We go back to the old Ukrainian Day at Lakewood Park games for kids and, of course, Ukrainian food vendors. [in Barnesville, Pa.]. I used to have to learn a part to say in “They have been working all week and pinching 20,000 the program, and my mom and dad would pack a lunch Wherever you are, pierogies [varenyky]. They made over 3,000 cabbage rolls. and we would sit on the hill by the boathouse,” Ms. Sninsky Hundreds of pounds of potatoes were peeled and cut,” Ms. recalled. “Later we would go on the rides and, of course, The Ukrainian Weekly can be Karski said. we would go to the hall for the liturgy.” there with you The festival is a major fund-raiser for the church. Lakewood Park closed in 1983 and the event was “We come to this every year. It’s a really good one,” said restarted in 1985 when it moved to St. Nicholas Grove. Check out The Ukrainian Weekly online at Pat Kane. “The music is real good. Of course, I see my The festival is sponsored by 12 parishes in the South www.ukrweekly.com friends from everywhere here.” Anthracite deanery of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

Larysa Kondracki’s “The Whistleblower” gets wide distribution by Oksana Zakydalsky In Bosnia, Ms. Bolkovac is offered a job at the United Nations Gender Affairs Office, working with the police to TORONTO – A “political thriller which takes an unforgiv­ investigate rape, domestic abuse and sex trafficking. In a ing look at a horrifying contemporary issue” was the bar in the countryside she discovers a nest of young sexual description of the film “The Whistleblower” when it was slaves who are too frightened to speak with her and, she premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival soon realizes, are trapped, beaten and abused for profit. (TIFF) in September 2010. She tries to coax two terrified 15-year-old Ukrainian Bought by Samuel Goldwyn Films, “The Whistleblower” girls, Raya and her friend Luba, to identify their kidnap­ is now getting wide distribution, throughout Canada and pers. Raya and Luba left Ukraine believing they had landed United States. high-paying jobs in a Swiss hotel but instead have been The film is the feature directorial debut of Larysa sold off into sexual slavery in Bosnia. Kondracki and stars British actress and Academy Award Vanessa Redgrave, who plays the U.N.’s top human winner Rachel Weisz as Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska rights officer in Bosnia, encourages Ms. Bolkovac to launch police officer who signs up to go to post-war Bosnia in an investigation into sex trafficking. As she tries to free the 1999 as a peacekeeper. She is hired to train and monitor Ukrainian women and break up the sex-trafficking ring, local law enforcement but unearths a terrible underworld Ms. Bolkovac encounters violent resistance from Balkan of sex trafficking and traces the path of criminality to a organized-crimes elements. shocking source. But she also finds her efforts undermined by U.N. bureaucrats. As Bolkovac gathers evidence, a fuller picture emerges of a lucrative, far-reaching operation involving the police and United Nations peacekeepers, many of them protected by diplomatic immunity. The abusers are some of the very same men charged with protecting the people of Bosnia – her fellow peacekeepers. Ms. Bolkovac blows the whistle despite the grave danger it poses to her own safety. But the more noise she makes to United Nations higher-ups, the more she is considered a troublemaker. Finally, her job is terminated. The story of Kathryn Bolkovac is a true one that Ms. Kondracki found in Victor Malarek’s book “The Natashas: A poster for the film “The Whistleblower.” Laryssa Kondracki (center) on the set of “The Inside the Global Sex Trade.” Ms. Kondracki’s focus is not Whistleblower” with actors. only on the sex trade, although she does not flinch from she was “beyond lucky.” presenting graphic scenes of abuse. Ms. Kondracki is a Canadian-born Ukrainian, a graduate “To me, it is not really a film about sex trafficking, it is of McGill University in Montreal and holder of an MFA in about large organizations that abuse their power and have film direction from Columbia University. This writer had zero accountability. And about a woman that tried to bring discussed the film with Ms. Kondracki back in December that down,” Ms. Kondracki explained. 2004 (see The Ukrainian Weekly, December 19, 2004) and, “The Whistleblower” is a Canada-Germany production. although the timeline for completing the film was some­ Filmed mostly in Romania, shooting began in February what stretched, the political and human landscape of the 2010. story remained true to her vision. To help tell her story, the first-time director assembled In the year since its premiere at the TIFF, the film has an impressive cast: Academy-Award winner (for “Constant earned awards such as the prestigious Phillip Borsos Gardner”) Ms. Weisz, veteran actors Ms. Redgrave and Award for Best Film at the Whistler Film Festival and David Strathairn (nominated for an Academy Award for Audience Award at the Palm Springs International Film portraying journalist Edward R. Murrow in “Good Night, Festival. Furthermore, it received a nomination at the and Good Luck”) and one of Europe’s favorite actresses, Cinema for Peace Awards in the Justice and Human Rights Monica Bellucci. In assembling the star studded cast Ms. category. “The Whistleblower” has been earning heaps of Rachel Weisz stars in “The Whistleblower.” Kondracki said that, especially as a first-time filmmaker, praise from critics and has deeply moved audiences.

CONCERT REVIEW: Sofia Soloviy debuts at Hunter area’s Grazhda by Natalia Sonevytsky the Lysenko National Music Academy. She continued her The first part of the program at Grazhda consisted vocal studies at the Osimo Accademia d’Arte Lirica and in almost exclusively of opera arias, the first three from the JEWETT, N.Y. — Hearing soprano Sofia Soloviy in con­ masterclasses with prominent singers and conductors. Bel Canto repertoire by Gioachino Rossini and Gaetano cert at the Music and Art Center of Greene County, the She performed on European operatic stages in Rome, Donizetti. Indeed, it was beautiful singing. Grazhda in Jewett, N.Y., on August 6 definitely qualifies as Naples, Athens, Venice, Luxembourg and others, as well as In the arias of Semiramide, from the opera of the same an extraordinary musical event. It is a rare occasion when in Chile, Korea, Japan and the United Arab Emirates. name, and Anna, from the opera “Anna Bolena,” Ms. Soloviy one can truly say that the performer was remarkable in She is a winner of 14 international vocal competitions displayed her technical expertise, pyrotechnical agility, every respect. and recorded eight opera discs for such prestigious labels seamless integration of registers and perfectly executed Ms. Soloviy was born in Lviv, where she graduated from as Naxos, Brilliant Classics and Dynamic. coloratura passages. Her voice floated and soared through the runs, arpeggios and embellishments of the music. Ms. Soloviy sang Liu’s beautiful yet challenging aria from Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Turandot” with moving expression and a mixture of colors. Similarly, her rendition of Mimi’s aria from the opera “La Bohème” with alluring dark and sensual warmth made the Puccini heroine into a vivid character. In the second half of the program, the audience was par­ ticularly engaged by her stunning renditions of Ukrainian art songs by Iakiv Stepovy, Stanyslav Liudkevych, Mykola Lysenko, Ihor Sonevytsky and Myroslav Skoryk. Her power­ ful voice at the bottom and at the very top of her range proj- ects effortlessly and easily, yet delicately, especially in her soft-edge coloratura singing and her captivating pianissimo high notes. This was especially noticeable in Liudkevych’s “Taina” and Sonevytsky’s “Your Smile is Like a Quiet Flower.” The concert ended with a magnificent performance of Skoryk’s beautiful, haunting melody-vocalize. The distin­ guished contemporary Ukrainian composer himself was at the piano. Ms. Soloviy also sang two pieces accompanied at the piano by Italian conductor and composer Elia Andrea Corazza. Hanya Krill The audience awarded the artists with a long-standing Soprano Sofia Soloviy with composer Myroslav Skoryk at the Grazhda on August 6. and well-deserved ovation. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

USCAK swimming championships held at Soyuzivka

by Christine Kozak Peters 25 m. breaststroke 1. Luke Isayiw, Tryzub, 22.72 KERHONKSON, N.Y. – It was a beautiful 2. Roman Kornyat, Sitch, 25.67 sunny day at Soyuzivka on Saturday, 3. Aidan Kay, Sitch, 26.50 September 3 – so sunny and beautiful it 25 m. butterfly was hard to believe that a major storm, 1. Levko Hotsko, Sitch, 19.91 Hurricane Irene, had left her mark less 2. Luke Isayiw, Tryzub, 21.97 than a week earlier. 3. Aidan Kay, Sitch, 26.50 Faced with flooding, power outages and 4 x 25 m. relay other storm-related problems, Soyuzivka 1. Levko Hotsko, Aidan Kay, Sean Kay, manager Nestor Paslawsky, along with Sitch, 1:20.22 Sonia Semanyshyn, Stefko Drabyk and staff, 2. Roman Kornyat, Luke Isayiw, Mykola worked diligently and tirelessly to ensure Tkachenko, Sitch/Tryzub/UAYA, 1:22.93 not only a successful swimming champion­ Boys 11-12 ship, but a fabulous Labor Day weekend for 25 m. freestyle all of the Ukrainian Heritage Center’s 1. Marek Mikuta, Sitch, 21.25 guests and visitors. 2. Roman Kornyat, Sitch, 23.06 Irenaeus Isajiw, president of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of U.S.A. and 50 m. freestyle Canada (known by its Ukrainian acronym 1. Nicholas Neporanny, UAYA, 34.91 2. Marek Mikuta, Sitch, 50.95 as USCAK) along with Vice-President Sitch swimmers with the team trophy. Myron Bytz, Omelan Twardowsky and 25 m. backstroke George Sawchak officially opened the with a time of 15.59, breaking a 2003 record. ent to have a safe and happy school year, 1. Nicholas Neporanny, UAYA, 19.70 Swimming Championship and Tennis Event staff were Christine Kozak Peters, and to continue to proudly represent their 2. Oles Polishchuk, Sitch, 19.90 Tournaments with the playing of national director; Mr. Hirniak, starter and stroke Ukrainian heritage at various sporting 25 m. breaststroke anthems and raising of the flags of the and turn judge; Nicholas Prociuk, runner events and activities throughout the year. 1. Oles Polishchuk, Sitch, 20.28 United States, Ukraine and Canada. and place judge; Peter Prociuk and 2. Nicholas Neporanny, UAYA, 20.34 Starter and stroke and turn judge Roman Angelina Kozak, scorers. Myron Olesnyckyj, Results of 2011 swim meet 25 m. butterfly Hirniak conducted meetings with the tim­ head timer; Taras Kozak, Lesia Mikuta, Boys 10 and under 1. Oles Polishchuk, Sitch, 39.40 ers and swimmers explaining the rules and Sofia Kaczor, Natalia Oros, Oksana Isajiw 4 x 25 m. relay 25 m. freestyle starting procedures to all participants. and Roman Isajiw, timers. 1. Marek Mikuta, Oles Polishchuk, Nicholas 1. Sean Kay, Sitch, 18.06 The smiles on the swimmers’ faces out­ The team winner was Chornomorska Neporanny, Sitch/UAYA, 1:12.00 shone the sun as they successfully complet­ Sitch, with 241 points. The team trophy 2. Aidan Kay, Sitch, 19.42 Boys 13-14 ed their events in a courteous and sports­ earned by the squad which will be proudly 3. Mykola Tkachenko, UAYA, 22.31 manlike manner and earned medals and displayed at the Sitch home located at the 50 m. freestyle 100 m. individual medley ribbons donated by the Ukrainian National Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New 1. Luke Isayiw, Tryzub, 38.52 1. Pavlo Kozak, Sitch, 1.21.00 Association. Jersey in Whippany. Other team scores: 2. Levko Hotsko, Sitch, 39.12 50 m. freestyle The youngest of the 34 swimmers was a Ukrainian American Youth Association, 50 3. Sean Kay, Sitch, 39.28 1. Pavlo Kozak, Sitch, 30.65 5-year-old who joined two other girls par­ po ints ; P l a st Ukrai ni a n Sc out in g 25 m. backstroke 50 m. backstroke ticipating for the first time in this event. Organization, 19 points; Tryzub, 17 points. 1. Levko Hotsko, Sitch, 21.44 1. Pavlo Kozak, Sitch, 40.00 Maya Naumenko set a new record in the The swim meet was concluded with a 2. Sean Kay, Sitch, 22.38 10 and under girls’ 25-meter freestyle event message to all the Ukrainian youths pres­ 3. Zachary Nepogoda, Plast, 28.28 (Continued on page 16) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 13

George Petrykevych (left), winner of the men’s 65, with finalist George Hrabec (center) and George Sawchak, USCAK’s Petrusia Sawchak tennis director. Participants of USCAK’s 56th yennis tournament at Soyuzivka 2011. Tennis tournament at Soyuzivka overcomes ravages of Hurricane Irene

Women’s winner Mariyana Milchutskey (fourth from left) with finalist Nadia Olesnycky (second from right) are seen with (from left) by UNA Advisor Stephanie Hawryluk, UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich, Petrusia Sawchak and Christine Toth, winner of the feed-in.

Mykola Stroynick (second from left) is congratulated as the winner in the men’s group by USCAK Tennis Director George Sawchak, finalist Marko Krasij, UNA Younger boys’ group winner Adam Oscislawski (from left) and finalist Orest Pyndus, with Treasurer Roma Lisovich, UNA Advisor Stephanie Hawryluk and Ivan Durbak and (from left) Ivan Durbak, Omelan Twardowsky, George Sawchak and George Hrabec. George Hrabec, USCAK Tennis Committee members.

by Petrusia Sawchak Arlington, in a highly competitive match the tennis committee, thanked everyone In the absence of Marika Bokalo, 6-3, 6-1. for participating in this year’s 56th tennis USCAK’s swimming director, Roman KERHONKSON, N.Y. – To everyone’s The final score does not reflect the tournament and 55th swimming cham­ Hirniak, thanked everyone and com­ disappointment and frustration, intensity of the match. However, Mr. pionship, and especially Soyuzivka’s mented how fortunate we were to regain Soyuzivka lost electrical power during Stroynick, who lost in the second round manager, Nestor Paslawsky, for getting power just 36 hours earlier. Also greeting the ravages of Hurricane Irene in the to Mr. Krasij last year, came back deter­ Soyuzivka ready for the weekend. everyone was Irenaeus Isajiw, president days before Labor Day. Fortunately, mined to take the championship. He Also thanked were the sponsors: the of USCAK, who after the flag-raising cere­ power was restored, and USCAK’s awed the spectators with his powerful Ukrainian National Association (UNA) mony, opened the competitions saying, National Swimming and Tennis strokes, precise placements and consis­ for community support and funding the “Let the games begin.” Championships took place as planned. tently accurate shots. Absent from this trophies for more than 50 years, and There were 42 matches in the tennis (USCAK is the Ukrainian-based acronym year’s competition was last year’s final­ John Hynansky, entrepreneur, philan­ tournament, and a few players played in for the Ukrainian Sports Federation of ist, Dennis Chorny, who did not compete thropist and owner of Winner Group Inc. several groups. U.S.A. and Canada, which has been run­ due to injury. from Wilmington, Del. For more than 30 In the men’s first round, newcomer ning the tournament for 56 years.) After a four-year hiatus, four-time years, Mr. Hynansky has contributed 17-year-old Marko Pronchick defeated Much appreciation was expressed to (2003-2006) 21-year-old USCAK cham­ about $4,000 annually in stipends to the Mykola Nalywayko 6-0, 6-4; and Greg Soyuzivka’s leadership, management and pion Mariyana Milchutskey from New winners in the men’s, women’s and Olesnycky beat Dmytro Pidnysotsky 6-3, staff for making the proper decisions and Jersey beat high school sophomore Nadia junior groups, which helps to attract tal­ 6-3. Advancing to the semifinals, Krasij actions to ensure that the Ukrainian Olesnycky, also from New Jersey, 6-1, 6-0 ented players to the tournament. won over Pronchick 6-1, 6-2; and Heritage Center would open and func­ in the finals. Representing the UNA was advisor Stroynick beat Olesnycky 6-0, 6-0. tion properly. Ms. Milchutskey, who was on Rutgers Stephanie Hawryluk. The UNA is a frater­ In the women’s, first round, Marta All the players who registered for the University’s tennis team in 2010, also nal benefit society serving the Ukrainian Cherpak beat Natalia Pronchick (Marko’s tennis tournament came, and all were qualified for the Nationals in mixed dou­ community in North America for more sister) in the first set, 6-2, lost the second anxious to compete despite the threat of bles this year. Her opponent comes from than 117 years. Since the inception of the 2-6, and finished with a 6-4 win in one of bad weather. There were some newcom­ a tennis family – the Matkiwsky- championships, the Carpathian Ski Club the best matches of the tournament. ers this year as well. The level of play was Olesnycky clan. Her brother, Greg, partic­ (known by its Ukrainian-based acronym Nadia Olesnycky overcame Svetlana extremely good in all groups, especially ipated in this year’s tournament, and sis­ KLK) has been the host club. KLK was Goletz 6-3, 6-0, and Adrienne (Ada) in the juniors. ter Olenka was the women’s champion represented this year by Ivan Durbak Kowcz took Christine Toth 6-4, 6-3. In In the finals of the men’s group, two years ago like her mother, Zenia, was and George Hrabec. Also present at the the semifinals Milchutskey advanced 24-year-old Mykola Stroynick, a tennis years before. ceremonies was Omelan Twardowsky, without play, and Olesnycky won over teaching pro and physical education The opening ceremonies of USCAK’s president of the Chornomorska Sitch Kowcz 6-1, 6-1, in a highly competitive teacher from New York state, defeated tournaments, took place on Saturday, Sports Club, USCAK board members, as match despite the score. The feed-in of last year’s winner, Marko Krasij, a math September 3, on the deck of the swim­ well as with many other dignitaries and lecturer at the University of Texas at ming pool. George Sawchak, director of spectators. (Continued on page 16) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

to European integration. Ukraine still sees Association Agreement should contain the law seeks to provide assistance to persons, NEWSBRIEFS itself as a part of the European family and a term of Ukraine’s prospect for accession to including children, at 22 centers of social part of Europe’s future,” he said at the eighth the EU. It is fundamentally important for us and psychological care, 32 rehabilitation (Continued from page 2) annual Yalta meeting, titled “Ukraine and and we’ll work on it,” Mr. Azarov empha­ centers for children and 87 children’s Eurointegration and Tymoshenko trial the World: Common Challenges, Common sized. He recalled that as part of the Yalta homes. In addition, the law provides for Future.” Mr. Kwasniewski quoted former summit he met Mr. Fule and discussed the compensation of moral and material dam­ KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Pope John Paul II as saying that “the world is prospects of Ukraine’s membership in the age at the cost of those who inflicted it. Azarov has said it is “immoral” to link his a building that is constantly being built,” and EU. According to the prime minister, the Victims of trafficking will also be provided country’s European integration aspirations noted that each “brick” in this building was commissioner expressed no comments on with one-time financial aid, as well as assis­ with the trial of former Ukrainian Prime important, but it is even more important this matter. He added that the agreement on tance in finding employment, implement­ Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Mr. Azarov “how firmly these bricks are stuck to each political association will determine the ing the right to education and professional told reporters on September 17 in the other” and “whether our common home will direction of development of Ukraine in the training. (Ukrinform) Black Sea resort of Yalta, “These are such be able to withstand the storms and floods years ahead. “This is a very serious thing and Journalists’ organizations unite serious things that it would be not only of global crises” depends on this. “The Yalta it cannot be treated from the standpoint of wrong but also immoral to link it to the European Strategy is one of those organiza­ the current situation, from the standpoint of KYIV – A memorandum for the estab­ concrete trial.” His remarks comes a day tions that help these ‘bricks’ stick together. the present day. If we’re talking about pros­ lishment of the first self-governing agency after German Chancellor Angela Merkel We believe that an open and equal dialogue pects, we need to think in categories of pros­ for the media – the Ukrainian Media telephoned Ukrainian President Viktor on problems common to everybody can pects,” Mr. Azarov emphasized. (Ukrinform) Association – was signed on September 14 Yanukovych to express concerns that unite people, countries and nations, that Ukraine for Palestinian independence by seven media organizations, Telekritika Ukraine’s court system is being used as a such a dialogue helps us all take a new look reported. The association includes the tool against political opponents. Ms. Merkel at the development of Europe and the world KYIV - Ukraine supports the Palestinians’ Institute of Mass Information, Mediafront told Mr. Yanukovych that European Union in general,” he said. Speaking about right to self-determination or the establish­ Trade Union, Stop Censorship public move­ assistance to Ukraine depends on visible Ukraine’s role in today’s Europe, he noted, ment of an independent Palestinian state, ment, Institute for Media Law, Telekritika commitments to democracy and rule of “Ukraine is a very important ‘brick’ in the Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Bureau of Investigative Journalism law. Ms. Merkel’s spokesman said the chan­ building of the European house. …A big Oleksander Dykusarov explained at a press Svidomo and Internews-Ukraine. The pur­ cellor specifically named former Ukrainian Europe, which Charles de Gaulle dreamt of, briefing in Kyiv on September 20. “Our pose of the association is to join efforts in Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is is Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals, with country has consistently supported the right the fight for freedom of speech, promote currently detained and charged with cor­ a common economic and cultural space and of Palestinians to establish an independent independent and professional journalism ruption. Speaking at a press briefing in common values, and this Europe is impossi­ Palestinian state that would live in peace in Ukraine, strengthen the journalism Yalta on September 17, Mr. Azarov said, “I ble without Ukraine.” The Yalta meeting, and security with Israel,” Mr. Dykusarov movement, improve the protection of pro­ am confident that common sense prevails which was organized by the Yalta European emphasized. He said he believes that the fessional rights of journalists and self-regu­ in our relations with the EU. An agreement Strategy in partnership with the Victor Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be settled late the media industry. The memorandum on the creation of a free trade area will be Pinchuk Foundation, took place at the through negotiations based on relevant U.N. emphasizes that the association will not be signed, and the association agreement will Livadia Palace in Yalta on September 15-18. Security Council resolutions and previous financed by any political force, it will not also be signed,” Mr. Azarov said. (RFE/RL (Interfax-Ukraine) agreements with the parties to the conflict. support any of the politicians. A working with agency reports, Ukrinform) According Mr. Dykusarov, Ukraine favors an group has been formed to work out a char­ Kyiv wants EU membership prospect early resumption of talks between Palestine ter of the future association. (Ukrinform) Kwasniewski on Europe and Ukraine and Israel, because any unilateral action by KYIV - Ukraine will insist on including in the parties may exacerbate the confronta­ OSCE PA chief backs reforms KYIV – The chairman of the Yalta the Association Agreement a prospect of tion and complicate the situation in the European Strategy (YES), former Polish membership in the European Union, Prime KYIV – Petros Efthymiou, the president region. At the same time, the spokesman for President Aleksander Kwasniewski, said on Minister Mykola Azarov told the press on of the Parliamentary Assembly of the the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry noted September 16 that Ukraine is currently September 20 in Kyiv, commenting on the Organization for Security and Cooperation that the Palestinian side has not yet submit­ going through a difficult period of reform statement by European Commissioner for in Europe (OSCE), said he supports the pol­ ted for consideration by the 66th United and a difficult economic situation, but that icies of the Ukrainian president and gov­ Enlargement and European Neighborhood Nations General Assembly in New York a ernment in carrying out profound reforms. the country’s European Union membership Policy Stefan Fule that the prospect of draft document that would detail the initia­ He made his comments on September 14 aspirations are still important. “It’s impor­ Ukraine’s membership in the EU will not be tive to create an independent state. “The at a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister tant for me that Ukraine remains committed included in the Association Agreement. “The final position of the countries will be pro­ Mykola Azarov. Mr. Efthymiou said this is duced after Palestine introduces the instru­ the way of deep reforms, and being a ment to the U.N.,” he said. (Ukrinform) Greek, he well realizes that putting off Minister invites discussion of GTS reform makes them twice or thrice as expensive. Mr. Azarov said the Ukrainian KYIV – Energy and Coal Industry TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292 -9800 x3040 government is conducting a series of struc­ or e -mail [email protected] Minister Yurii Boiko invited the energy min­ tural reforms, in particular, pension, fiscal, isters of European Union countries to a con­ and administrative reform, which have ference dedicated to the issues of the helped stabilize the financial and economic SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Ukrainian gas transportation system mod­ situation in the state. “During the year of ernization. The conference will be held our government in office we had to con­ НІНА БІЛЬЧУК September 29 in Kyiv. 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The minister reminded that He stressed that GDP growth in Ukraine is e -mail: [email protected] almost 100 billion cubic meters of gas is 5 percent, and industrial growth increased pumped from Russia to Europe via Ukraine. by 9 percent. “We have managed to con­ Therefore, he said, “the situation with our duct these reforms and transformations transportation system is important both for due to the fact that for the first time in buyers and consumers of gas, as well as for Ukraine’s independence there is mutual Karpaty Construction Company all countries presented here.” (Ukrinform) understanding among president, govern­ All work, large or small: complete home Rada passes anti-trafficking law ment and Parliament,” the prime minister renovations, bathrooms, basements, added. (Ukrinform) roofs, masinry work, exterior and KYIV - The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine interior painting. Call Vasili Cholak: has adopted the Law on Combating Human Lytvyn on Ukraine’s presidency of OSCE 718-392-0138; cell 347-515-5437. Trafficking, according to September 20 KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman news reports. With a view to effective Volodymyr Lytvyn is convinced that, for its assistance for the victims of trafficking and OPPORTUNITIES effective presidency of the Organization for their protection, the government is plan­ Security and Cooperation in Europe in ning to create a “national mechanism of 2013, Ukraine must solve a series of inter­ interaction between actors engaged in the nal problems. He stated this at a press Earn Extra inComE! fight on human trafficking.” It is envisaged briefing on September 14 after his meeting to establish the needs of persons who fell with the president of OSCE Parliamentary

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Yanukovych, who was on a working visit to Slovak school opens in Zakarpattia pessimistic forecast about the country’s role NEWSBRIEFS the Donetsk region on August 26, said that on the world arena in the nearest future, it there will always be disagreements in rela­ was reported on August 29. A former adviser (Continued from page 14) tions between Ukraine and Russia regarding September 1 entered a new school in to all four of Ukraine’s presidents (Leonid KYIV − Over 300 schoolchildren on the protection of national interests. “In rela­ Uzhhorod, where the languages of instruc­ Kravchuk, Leonid Kuchma, Viktor human rights and democratic values Mr. tion are Ukrainian and Slovak. Slovak Efthymiou expressed concern over the tri­ tions with any country, especially with Yushchenko and Viktor Yanukovych), he said Russia, there have always been and will be Ambassador to Ukraine Pavol Hamzik and that Ukraine still has not become a subject of als of Ukrainian opposition leaders former Ukrainian Ambassador to Slovakia Oleh Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko and differences over the protection of national policy. “As of today, we are only an object of interests. We have our own position, which Havashi attended the school’s opening cer­ world policy and, as a result, do not form former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. emony. “The Ukrainian diaspora in Slovakia He stressed that he had already expressed foresees the protection of Ukraine’s national political trends in the world, but are built interests,” Mr. Yanukovych said, when asked has a cultural center and the school with into the world trends. Therefore, all the pro­ his concern in a statement on August 11 the Ukrainian language of instruction in and stood by his opinion. (Ukrinform) to comment on the formula of the Customs cesses and trends of activities will depend on Union in the 3+1 format. The president Presov. We have made a reciprocal step and the where we will be built in, as the ‘Lego’ Yanukovych on revival of coal industry noted that Ukraine had declared a policy of opened a school with the Slovak language block in Eurasian or European processes,” national pragmatism and that it was neces­ of instruction and the Center of Slovak Mr. Vydrin said. If Ukraine participates “in KYIV – The authorities will give priority sary to reach a compromise in relations with Culture in Uzhhorod. I am confident that European political games,” it will not only attention to the revival and development of Russia and sometimes to make concessions. these steps are bringing together politi­ accept European values, but it will be subject the coal industry, President Viktor “But the concessions will not be made at the cians and peoples,” said the governor of the to “testing” by general European crises. Yanukovych said in Donetsk on August 26, expense of Ukraine’s sovereignty,” Mr. Zakarpattia Oblast, Oleksander Ledida. Otherwise, “under a variant of participation according to the presidential office. The Yanukovych underscored. The president According to the latest census, about 8,500 in the Eurasian block, we gain access to large president noted that the program of eco­ stressed that the Constitution of Ukraine and ethnic Slovaks live in Ukraine, mainly in the raw resources, but fall under a blow of nega­ nomic reforms provides for a deep modern­ Ukrainian laws say that Ukraine should not Zakarpattia region. (Ukrinform) tive trends in those alliances. In other words, ization of the coal industry. Among the pri­ delegate to any supranational bodies the we will feel those social troubles that most orities are: liberalizing the energy coal mar­ Boiko on Ukraine’s gas purchases powers that belong to the sphere of the likely exist in this sub-region,” the analyst ket, improving the mechanism of govern­ state’s powers. Russia said that it considered ­ said, adding that it is impossible to foresee ment support, and technical re-equipment Ukraine’s cooperation with the Customs cation to Russia’s Gazprom regarding the everything. “One thing is clear: in the nearest of mines to qualitatively improve safety and Union in the 3+1 format to be unacceptable purchaseKYIV − of Ukraine 27 billion has cubic submitted meters an of applinatu­ future we will not be influential participants increase the level of coal production. Mr. and that only Kyiv’s full membership in the ral gas in 2012, compared to 40 billion in any world processes. We have only to Yanukovych said that despite the economic Customs Union could be considered. cubic meters in 2011, Ukrainian Energy hope that we will be able to get some benefit crisis last year the industry received 20 per­ (Ukrinform) and Coal Industry Minister Yurii Boiko has for our country and for ourselves personally cent more in financial support than in 2009. said on August 31. Ukrainian Prime This year, funding for the coal industry is even from this,” Mr. Vydrin said. (Ukrinform) Hungarian Consulates issue border cards Minister Mykola Azarov said earlier that increased by 20 percent. It is planned that Ukraine should reduce over the next few Higher prices for apartments in Kyiv next year this figure will also be high, he KYIV – Starting in September, Hungarian years the amount of natural gas it imports added. “Most important is that the funds are consulates in the Zakarpattia Oblast are KYIV – The average price of apartments from Russia. He said that it was currently invested not only in current consumption, issuing plastic cards with biometric data to on Kyiv’s primary housing market rose by cheaper for Ukraine to use its own coal as but also in upgrading and the reconstruc­ local border traffic participants, instead of 0.04 percent, or 6.10 hrv, on August 22-29, an energy resource, rather than gas, tion of existing mines, as well as the comple­ visas in foreign passports, it was reported to 14,170.50 hrv per square meter, accord­ despite the fact that Ukraine earlier tion of new ones,” Mr. Yanukovych said. He on August 29. Under the new rules, the ing to the portal Realt.ua on August 29. The reduced the use of coal, switching boiler said he believes the development of the coal Consulates will take photos and finger­ highest average price was reported in the houses and power plants to gas. In the first market and expansion of coal use in the prints of clients, and clients will put their city center, where it was 25,713 hrv per and second quarters of this year, Ukraine energy sector, industry, housing and utilities signatures on the cards. Permits issued ear­ square meter, whereas the lowest price was bought about 27 billion cubic meters of will reduce the country’s dependence on lier are still valid, and the price for such registered in the Desniansky district, where Russian gas. Moscow, in connection with imported energy. “This will also improve the permits has not changed. Such permits for a square meter of housing costs 7,666 hrv. plans by Kyiv to cut natural gas purchases, economy of many industries and reduce the crossing the border are currently owned by On August 15-22, the average price of apart­ said that Ukraine would be fined, as it is cost of Ukrainian production both in foreign 150,000 Ukrainians. (Ukrinform) ments on the city’s primary housing market envisaged by gas supply contracts for the and domestic markets,” Mr. Yanukovych grew by 0.1 percent, or 16.90 hrv, to Yanukovych at Peresopnytsia center period until 2019. (Ukrinform) noted. He also said the modernization of the 14,164.40 hrv per square meter. In July, the coal industry and new technologies will KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor Age limit for adoptions is lifted average price of housing on Kyiv’s primary enable Ukraine to take maximum advantage Yanukovych participated in events marking market fell from June’s price by 1.5 percent, of extra energy sources, such as methane the 450th anniversary of the Peresopnytsia KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada’s ombuds­ or 211.50 hrv, to 13,964.60 hrv per square gas. “It is estimated that Ukraine’s coal-bed Gospel and in the opening of the man for human rights, Nina Karpachova, meter. (Ukrinform) stock of this gas is some 12 trillion cubic welcomes the abolition of the discriminato­ Peresopnytsia cultural and archaeological Average wage rises to 2,700 hrv meters, which is 4 to 8 percent of the center, the presidential press service ry age limit for the adoption of orphaned world’s available reserves of this energy reported on August 29. Addressing the children, her press office has reported on KYIV – The average monthly wage in source. Development of its production audience, Mr. Yanukovych said that the September 13. Ms. Karpachova said she Ukraine in July advanced by 1.5 percent, means improving safety for miners, hun­ Peresopnytsia Gospel inspired “many gen­ believes the amendments made on reaching 2,749 hrv, the State Statistics dreds of new jobs in the coal regions, the erations of Ukrainian government officials, September 9 by the Parliament to the Service reported on August 26. The highest development of modern technologies and, public figures, scholars,” and described the Family Code will help ensure the priority of average monthly salaries are registered in most importantly, strengthening national book itself as “an invaluable source for his­ national adoption and protection of an Kyiv (4,171 hrv); the lowest are found in energy security,” Mr. Yanukovych added. The torians and art critics.” The president orphan’s right to a family. Amendments to the Ternopil region, (1,954 hrv). In June, president also noted that the government is added, “The Peresopnytsia Gospel has wit­ the Family Code removed the requirement the average monthly wage rose from the paying considerable attention to attracting nessed the long struggle of Ukrainians for that the maximum difference in age prior month by 5.2 percent, or by 135 hrv, investment not only to coal companies, but their independence.” (Ukrinform) between the adoptive parents and the to 2,708 hrv per month. (Ukrinform) the infrastructure of mining towns. adopted child shall not exceed 45 years. (Ukrinform) Al Jazeera making film on Crimean Tatars (Ukrinform) 47.5% dissatisfied with school education Azarov on overcoming financial crisis Coin honors St. Sophia Cathedral KYIV – Nearly half of Ukrainians (47.5 per­ bureau of the Arab television channel Al cent) are dissatisfied with the quality of KYIV – Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, Jazeera,KYIV − is Al shooting Jazeera-Turk, a documentary the Turkish in KYIV – The National Bank of Ukraine school education, according to a phone sur­ during a meeting of the Education, Science, Crimea about the deportation of the (NBU), continuing the series “Spiritual vey conducted by the Gorshenin Institute Youth and Sports Ministry, noted that the Crimean Tatars, it was reported on Treasures of Ukraine,” on September 16 ahead of the new academic year, it was year 2012 would be spent liquidating loss­ September 5. The film will consist of three put into circulation a commemorative 50 reported August 30. About a third of respon­ es incurred by Ukraine in 2008-2009. “In parts: “Deportation,” “Arabat” and “Return.” hrv coin dedicated to the 11th century St. dents (33.5 percent) noted that they were 2008-2009, the country seriously col­ The film will also view the position on the Sophia Cathedral. “The St. Sophia satisfied with the quality of school education, lapsed... This took place, primarily, in the deportation of representatives of the pro- Cathedral… is an outstanding creation of while one in five Ukrainians (19 percent) was sphere of material production. Fifteen per­ Russian political parties and public organi­ architecture and monumental painting,” undecided. At the same time, 41.2 percent of cent of GDP was lost. In 2010, we rose zations. Al Jazeera-Turk is a daughter of the the NBU noted. The coin is made of those polled said that the quality of school approximately by 5 percent, this year we Qatari TV company Al Jazeera. The Turkish 999-standard silver; net weight: 500 education had not changed in the country will rise approximately by 5 percent. We branch will start its broadcast in grams, diameter: 85 millimeters; circula­ last year, while 32.9 percent believe that it have to spend 2012 liquidating losses November. The film, whose basic version is tion: up to 1,000 coins. Between 1995 and worsened over this period. More than half of incurred by the country in 2008 and 2009,” planned to be translated from Turkish into 2010, the NBU put into circulation over respondents (53.8 percent) said that the par­ he noted. The prime minister also noted English, will be screened on Al Jazeera- 470 types of commemorative and jubilee ents of schoolchildren were mostly facing that debts accumulated by the previous Balkans and Al Jazeera Documentary coins. In 2011 it plans to issue 35 to 38 problems such as the constant collection of authorities also are a problem. “This year (Belgesel) TV. On May 18, 1944, the such coins. (Ukrinform) money for school repairs and gifts to teach­ we repaid a part of 90 billion hrv, and we Crimean Tatar population was forcibly Expert: Ukraine influence is weak ers. The next most pressing problem is the will continue paying,” he said. Ukraine in removed from Crimea to the republics of purchase of expensive textbooks and teach­ 2012 will pay about 35 billion hrv on for­ Central Asia and the Urals. Over 180,000 KYIV – Well-known Ukrainian political ing materials (39.1 percent), followed by the eign debts. (Ukrinform) indigenous people of the peninsula, falsely technologist and analyst Dmytro Vydrin in an indifferent attitude of teachers to children Yanukovych: no to loss of sovereignty accused of collaborating with the Nazis, interview with the newspaper Delo gave his (26.2 percent), the incompetence of teachers became victims of Stalin’s deportations. estimate of events that took place in Ukraine (24.9 percent) and the low level of children’s KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor (Ukrinform) over 20 years of independence and offered a safety at school (23.1 percent). (Ukrinform) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

quarterfinals, Oscislawski took Yuri Pidvysotsky 6-2, Tennis tournament... 6-0, and Chudolij outstroked Danylko Hankewycz 6-0, 6-1. Pidvysotsky won over Hankewycz 6-2, 6-0, thereby (Continued from page 13) winning the feed-in. the group was taken by Christine Toth with a 6-1, 6-4 In the younger boys’ group, 11-year-old Oscislawski win over Svetlana Goletz. beat Orest Pyndus in the finals 6-1, 6-0. In the semis In the men’s 35 group, a very determined Mykola Oscislawski won over Andrij Schmatolocha 6-0, 6-0, and Nalywayko beat Steve Sosiak, last year’s winner, thus Pyndus overcame Danilo Kyzyk 6-4, 6-2. In the feed-in retaking the title that he had won three consecutive of the group Schmatolcha defeated Kyzyk 6-1, 6-4. times prior to this with the final score of 6-3, 6-2. He In the girls’ final, Natalia Pronchick emerged victori­ also overcame Roman Wasylak 6-0, 6-0. In the semifi­ ous over Nadia Olesnycky 7-5, 6-3. (Natalia and her nals Sosiak defeated Dmytro Pidvysotsky 6-3, 6-3. brother Marko both won in the junior groups and were In the men’s 45 group, Sosiak retained his title for the first-time competitors at Soyuzivka this year. Their third consecutive year by defeating George Walchuk grandfather Eli Pronchick had competed for two years 6-2, 6-2, and eliminating Peter Goletz (Svetlana’s hus­ in the 1960s and must be smiling in heaven with their band) in the semifinals 6-0, 6-0. Walchuk won over victories). In the semis Pronchick beat Nastia Koval 6-3, Wasylak 6-3, 6-2. 6-1, and Olesnycky defeated Marta Cherpak 6-3, 6-4. In the men’s 55 group, Ivan Durbak with his classic Cherpak outstroked Anna Popow 6-1, 6-0 in the quar­ strokes battled against Walchuk, who played extremely terfinals, and Koval beat Katarina Popow. The two well in this tournament, ultimately winning 7-6, (5) 3-6, Popow sisters played in the feed-in with Katarina win­ 10-6, in a very contentious match. Getting there, Durbak ning the match. eliminated George Hrabec, longtime contender, 6-2, 6-2. The closing ceremonies ended later than usual on In the semifinals, Walchuk beat three-year consecutive Sunday afternoon due to some intermittent rain that Petrusia Sawchak champion, Yaroslav Sydorak of California, after a gruel­ interrupted the games for one hour. However, the magic The winner of the girls’ group, Natalia Pronchick ing three-set match, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, played in the very of Soyuzivka prevailed and all the matches ended on (right), with finalist Nadia Olesnycky. humid hot sun. time. The Tennis Director Sawchak congratulated all the In the men’s 65 group, George Petrykevych of players for their perseverance and support of the Labor also presented: the Roman Rakoczy trophies to the Connecticut retained his title by winning the round Day tennis tournament. He also commended the mem­ men’s and women’s winner’s; the men’s – Bohdan Rak robin by defeating Walter Dziwak of New Jersey 6-2, 7-6 bers of the USCAK Tennis Committee, Messrs. Durbak trophy for men; the Constantine Ben trophy for women; (3) and George Hrabec of Massachusetts 6-0, 6-3. and George Hrabec, for their support and assistance, men’s 35’s and over the Jaroslaw Rubel trophy for men’s Hrabec beat Dziwak 7-6, 6-4 (3), thus taking second and the host club, KLK. 35 and over; the Dr. Wolodymyr Huk trophy for men 45 place. Petrykevych graciously said, “I got lucky again.” UNA trophies were awarded to all the winners and and over; Dr. Petro Charuk Trophy for men’s 55 and The junior boys played in two groups. In the older finalists, and Winner Group stipends were awarded to over boys’ group of 17-year-olds, Marko Pronchick battled all the winners and finalists in the men’s, women’s and UNA Treasurer Lisovich officially closed the annual with Greg Olesnycky in the finals, ultimately winning junior groups. Presenting the awards were Messrs. USCAK tennis tournament by congratulating all the win­ with a score of 7-5, 7-5 in an excellent match. In the Sawchak, Durbak, Hrabec and Twardowsky, and Roma ners and finalists, encouraging everyone to continue to semifinals, Olesnycky beat Adam Oscislawski 6-1, 6-1, Lisovich, Ms. Hawryluk, and Petrusia Sawchak. support Soyuzivka and the Ukrainian National and Pronchick eliminated Petro Chudolij 6-1, 6-1. In the In addition, the following memorial trophies were Association.

The winner and finalist, respectively, of the older boys’ group, Marko Seen (from left) are: Omelan Twardowsky, president of Chornomorska Sitch; UNA Advisor Pronchick (second from left) and Greg Olesnycky, (fourth from left) with Stephanie Hawryluk; George Walchuk, finalist in the men’s 55; Mykola Nalywayko, winner in (from left) Ivan Durbak, George Sawchak, Yuri Pidvysotsky, feed-in winner, the men’s 35; UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich; Ivan Durbak, winner in the men’s 55; Steve and George Hrabec. Sosiak, winner in the men’s 45; and George Hrabec, finalist in the men’s 65.

25 m. backstroke 25 m. backstroke Girls 15 and over 1. Andrea Neporanny, UAYA, 26.57 1. Arianna Centore, Sitch, 18.78 USCAK swimming... 100 m. individual medley 2. Natalia Kay, Sitch, 30.97 2. Vladyslava Vovk, Sitch, 18.97 1. Lesia Olesnyckyj, Sitch, 1:18.51 (Continued from page 12) 3. Alexa Nozhenko, Sitch, 36.06 3. Christine Sharabun, UAYA, 21.06 2. Camille Bobiak, UAYA, 1:22.89 Boys 15 and over 25 m. breaststroke 25 m. breaststroke 3. Kateryna Nozhenko, Sitch, 1:34.61 1. Maya Naumenko, Plast, 21.02 1. Dianna Oros, Sitch, 22.15 100 m. individual medley 50 m. freestyle 2. Andrea Neporanny, UAYA, 26.40 2. Oksana Kornyat, Sitch, 23.28 1. Danylo Centore, Sitch, 1:23.53 1. Lesia Olesnyckyj, Sitch, 32.56 3. Ariana Isayiw, Tryzub, 35.35 3. Christine Sharabun, UAYA, 24.48 50 m. freestyle 2. Alexandra Teniuch, UAYA, 40.48 1. Stefan Olesnyckyj, Sitch, 30.75 25 m. butterfly 25 m. butterfly 100 m. freestyle 2. Danylo Centore, Sitch, 31.25 1. Maya Naumenko, Plast, 17.75 1. Arianna Centore, Sitch, 17.15 1. Lesia Olesnyckyj, Sitch, 1:11.28 100 m. freestyle 2. Ariana Isayiw, Tryzub, 33.22 2. Alexandra Kay, Sitch, 18.40 3. Vladyslava Vovk, Sitch, 18.81 2. Melissa McPhillips, Sitch, 1:26.43 1. Stefan Olesnyckyj, Sitch, 1:13.41 4 x 25 m. relay 50 m. backstroke 1. Ariana Isayiw, Maya Naumenko, Andrea 4 x 25 m. relay 50 m. backstroke 1. Camille Bobiak, UAYA, 38.66 1. Stefan Olesnyckyj, Sitch, 39.69 Neporanny, Olivia Bereza, Tryzub/Plast/ 1. Arianna Centore, Alexandra Kay, Dianna UAYA/Sitch, 1:29.75 Oros, Vladyslava Vovk, Sitch, 1:08.88 2. Melissa McPhillips, Sitch, 49.60 50 m. breaststroke 2. Alexa Nozhenko, Natalia Kay, Sophia 50 m. breaststroke 1. Danylo Centore, Sitch, 42.54 Girls 13-14 Polishchuk, Romashka Lonkevych, Sitch, 1. Alexandra Teniuch, UAYA, 49.57 4 x 50 m. relay 1:50.78 100 m. individual medley 2. Kateryna Nozhenko, Sitch, 50.87 1. Danylo Centore, Stefan Olesnyckyj, Pavlo 1. Alexandra Lemekha, Sitch, 1:38.06 50 m. butterfly Kozak, Sitch, 2:32.72 2. Maya Lopatynsky, Sitch, 38.65 Girls 11-12 1. Camille Bobiak, UAYA, 34.53 Girls 10 and under 25 m. freestyle 100 m. freestyle 2. Kateryna Nozhenko, Sitch, 43.63 1. Alexandra Lemekha, Sitch, 1:32.97 25 m. freestyle 1. Alexandra Kay, Sitch, 15.62 4 x 50 m. relay 1. Maya Naumenko, Plast, 15.59 3. Oksana Kornyat, Sitch, 18.95 50 m. backstroke 1. Melissa Phillips, Lesia Olesnyckyj, 2. Andrea Neporanny, UAYA, 19.58 50 m. freestyle 1. Sophia Polishchuk, Sitch, 48.37 Kateryna Nozhenko, Sophia Polishchuk, 3. Ariana Isayiw, Tryzub, 23.16 1. Arianna Centore, Sitch, 34.15 2. Maya Lopatynsky, Sitch, 58.44 Sitch, 2:51.91 50 m. freestyle 2. Vladyslava Vovk, Sitch, 35.56 50 m. butterfly 2. Maya Lopatynsky, Alexandra 1. Sophia Polishchuk, Sitch, 39.13 3. Alexandra Kay, Sitch, 37.36 1. Sophia Polishchuk, Sitch, 49.83 Lemekha, Oksana Kornyat, Sitch, 2:91.34 No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 17

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It would take hours to give you a full review of all the violations of the law and the human rights of John in Munich. The court gave him a sentence of five years in prison, knowing that John had already served more than seven and a half years in Israel for Treblinka and Sobibor. This was another fulminant vio­ lation of German law, because the court had to deduct the years in prison in Israel from the German five years. I appealed the sentence on the same day John was convicted. The legal conse­ quence is the suspension of the sentence until the Supreme Court of Germany will decide on the appeal, which will happen approximately in 2012. But at least the court followed my demand to release John from jail. John is now a free man. The release from jail was a most important goal the defense want­ ed to reach. The release shows that the Munich court is afraid that its judgment will be lifted by the Supreme Court and that John will be acquitted of all charges by the Bundesgerichtshof in Karlsruhe. The question is: why did Germany put John on trial. The answer is easy: The trial was an illegal political show case. Germany looked for a chance to show the world that not only Germans are guilty of the Holocaust. They wanted to send the message to the world, that without the help of 100,000 foreign helpers the Holocaust would have never happened. John Demjanjuk, a born Ukrainian, allegedly a member of the 5,000 Trawniki who alleg­ edly were all Ukrainians, was the scape­ goat at the right time to demonstrate that Ukraine is as much responsible for the Holocaust as Germany, or even more responsible than Germany, because the sentence of five years for a 91-year-old man for assumed crimes in 1943 – more than 70 years back – is much stronger and brutal than the sentences against high-ranking Nazi murderers in Germany in the last 70 years. It will be the duty of the Ukrainian nation and the Ukrainian World Congress to watch further developments in the case against John and to take care that Germany will not be released from its full responsibility for Nazi crimes.

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years ago. How could one forget the deter­ our involvement in the case of the division directed by the infamous Dr. Lutz, Dissent in Ukraine... mined expression on the face of a young man, Ukrainian prisoner. there were several political prisoners of the born into a family of privilege, uttering the It was after this decision early in 1971 that most diverse political views. There was, for (Continued from page 6) words that would soon bring about his I contacted New York area’s Ukrainian example, my friend, a wonderful human be arresting Russians...” Anyone familiar imprisonment but which would also reso­ community for assistance. Both the being, Vaclav Sevruk. He was a liberal-Marx­ with this, by now well-known dramatic nate in the work of human rights activists Ukrainian daily Svoboda and The Ukrainian ist. There was a young Moscow engineer who event – in addition to Stus, the other two throughout Eastern Europe: “It is our deter­ Weekly, as well as the Ukrainian Congress was incarcerated for a letter to Brezhnev, a individuals making similar public appeals mination to break the chains of fear that have Committee of America, responded prompt­ typical Moscow liberal. There was the philos­ in the theater were Chornovil and Dzyuba – been paralyzing our society.”9 If these words ly, and it was with their help that a large opher Devletov, a Tatar from Kazan. He con­ would immediately sense the distinction have left an indelible mark in my memory it demonstration was organized on behalf of sidered himself a left-Communist. A very between dissidence and non-conformism. is because they would be heard again and the Ukrainian prisoner in front of the interesting individual, a courageous man. We In addition to Zalyvakha, the American again in the capitals and major cities of United Nations and the Soviet Mission to conducted disputes, discussions. One day a section of Amnesty also adopted a well- Eastern Europe. the U.N. in the spring of that year. rumor was heard that a Ukrainian nationalist known Russian dissident, Vladimir Bukovsky. In 1971, for example, while taking a brisk Moroz became the symbol of perseverance will be brought [to the prison]. One of the Besides the Washington center mentioned walk on the streets of Lviv with Chornovil, of the human rights movement in Ukraine. prisoners asked: ‘What am I going to discuss above, the only other section of this human after realizing that we were surrounded by The Ukrainian prisoner’s photo appeared with a Ukrainian nationalist?’ But when rights organization that existed in the United secret agents – not two or three as was usual­ daily in Svoboda when Moroz was on a Zinoviy Krasivsky arrived, his very appear­ States in the late 1960s was the Riverside ly the case but at least a dozen – I asked the 40-day hunger strike in the Vladimir Prison. ance, his manner of address, the intonation of Group in New York. This cluster of about 15 outwardly unperturbed, high spirited Everyone marveled at his courage. Soon com­ his voice elicited a sympathetic response: he human rights activists, though not officially Ukrainian dissident: “Aren’t you afraid? I am mittees for the defense of Moroz were orga­ conquered us all from the first appearance. connected with Columbia University, had scheduled to leave for New York in a few days nized in the United States and Canada. And whoever questioned what one could dis­ close ties with it: the majority of its members but you and your group?” In a matter-of-fact His writings, in particular his essays cuss with a Ukrainian nationalist, would find were either professors or graduate students tone, with the usual cheerful expression on “Report from Beria’s Reserve” and “Among it difficult to leave his room. Zinoviy at the various institutes. his face, Chornovil – lifting his hands to make the Snows,” received high praise for their Mykhailovych Krasivsky became for us the The group was headed by the chairman of his point stronger – replied: “Please under­ intellectual acuity and vivid, realistic portray­ highest authority on the question of ethics.”12 the Middle Eastern Department, Ivan Morris, stand that we are above fear. In fact it is our al of the harshness of Soviet prison system. Krasivsky was arrested in 1967 for his a British subject who joined Amnesty in objective to break the chains of fear that are The first essay noted above was praised by involvement in an organization known as the England, where the organization was found­ Ukrainian National Front. This group repre­ ed in 1962. Another prominent scholar in sented one of the more radical factions the group was Prof. Ainslie Embree, a well- There is a line that should be drawn between among the Ukrainian dissidents for it cam­ known specialist in Hindu studies. paigned for Ukraine’s independence, that is Zbigniew Brzezinski, although officially what was and continues to be understood as Ukraine’s separation from the Soviet Union, a not a member of the Riverside Group – he “dissidence,” i.e. readiness to risk one’s life right guaranteed by the Soviet Constitution. never attended the monthly meetings nor The designation “nationalist” was under­ did he seem to be personally acquainted in defense of firmly held political or religious stood, by Krasivsky and his colleagues in its with the group’s leaders – was always read­ pristine, original form, in other words: an ily available when approached with beliefs, and the broader, somewhat ambigu- individual who believed that every nationali­ requests of assistance in defense of human ous notion of non-conformism. ty has the right to an independent existence. rights. It was with his help that the first The Madison Group’s efforts on behalf of documents from Chornovil’s “Lykho z Krasivsky spanned more than a decade, and Rozumu” – in this case Sviatoslav paralyzing the conscience of our people. In Western analysts as one of the most brilliant this perseverance, persistence and ultimate Karavansky’s appeal to Soviet authorities in our work we are strictly acting in accordance and analytically most penetrating works of success has been unique in the history of a defense of cultural rights of Ukrainians and with the law, but in our efforts to bring to the all Soviet dissident writings on the subject of human rights organizations. The group’s Jews in the Soviet Union – appeared in an attention of the world the violation of human the KGB: “The incriminating power of accu­ activities were largely responsible for keep­ American journal, The New Leader. rights, we rely on your help…” sations and the incisive penetration into the ing the prisoner alive in psychiatric prisons, Being the only member in the Riverside This said, without even stopping to catch psyche of the KGB, reaches the very bottom labor camps and the bleakness of exiles in 10 Group from Columbia’s Russian Institute his breath, Chornovil resumed, in his custom­ of one’s soul,” observed one Sovietologist. Siberia until the cracks in the Soviet system (now the Harriman Institute), it was only nat­ ary fast-paced manner the recitation of a list Moroz not only physically survived the surfaced at the end of 1980s. ural that with my knowledge of Slavic lan­ of the most recent human rights violations in lengthy incarceration in the notorious pris­ A telling moment in the work of the group guages I would become involved in work on Ukraine. His speech was occasionally inter­ on – even though not completely unscathed was the receipt of the first response by the behalf of Zalyvakha and Bukovsky. Prof. rupted by a cough, the consequence of as his subsequent writings would sadly prisoner to the person in charge of his case, Embree also graciously volunteered to work forced-feeding while on a hunger strike dur­ reveal – but also the hardships and ordeals Iris Akahoshi, after more than a year of on behalf of these two prisoners. ing his first imprisonment. After this mani­ in the labor camps. In 1979 he was brought enforced silence in the psychiatric prison: Privately we agreed that it would be festation of undaunted courage – by no to the United States in a widely publicized “Dear Iris: In front of me are 31 of your let­ more effective if in our correspondence I means was I in the company of a noncon­ prisoner exchange thanks to the efforts of ters. This is my reply to the first one. The would sign my name on letters in defense formist – my only concern was to store in my the already mentioned former Columbia responses to the rest will follow....” And of the Russian dissident Bukovsky and he memory the list of the most recent violations professor to whose attention we brought indeed they did flow, one letter after another. would do the same on behalf of Zalyvakha. of human rights until I reached New York. the cases of the Ukrainian prisoners 11 I remember them very well, for they were In later years, especially after my trip to the In the evening of the same day Chornovil years earlier, Dr. Brzezinski. written in Ukrainian and I was the only one Soviet Union in 1971 – a private visit which managed to whisk from Ivano-Frankivsk In the mid 1970s Amnesty groups mush­ in the group who was familiar with the lan­ ended with my expulsion from Kyiv on Raisa Moroz, the wife of the well-known dis­ roomed throughout the United States. In guage. The fact that Krasivsky was a talented account of my work in Amnesty 7 – I used sident Valentyn Moroz, a prisoner incarcerat­ those years I joined the Madison Avenue writer and a very sensitive human being did pseudonyms or worked closely with people ed in the notorious Vladimir Prison. Group partly because of the group’s policy shine through even through my occasionally who were officially in charge of “cases” It was important for me to meet with to continue working on individual cases very hasty translations. involving dissidents in Ukraine.8 Raisa because the second Ukrainian pris­ until the prisoners in question were 11 His gratitude to the group, in particular to For me and for my colleagues, most of us oner adopted by the Riverside Group was released. The group was energetically his most devoted correspondent, Iris, was still in our 20s, it was inspiring and deeply Valentyn Moroz. It was the policy of the and very ably led by Yadya Zeltman, who expressed in a moving letter of sympathy to gratifying to get involved in the defense of Riverside Group that after a year or so of during my first visit informed us that the her husband after her death in 1987: these remarkable individuals. We were no apparent progress, the case would be group had adopted a Ukrainian nationalist, “Iris has come to me at a moment when I impressed by the talent and unbending set aside and a new prisoner, usually with a Zinoviy Krasivsky. She explained that it was was at the lowest point of my existence – courage of the Ukrainian artist. We were similar background, would be adopted. The specifically emphasized in the case sheet when it appeared that there were no win­ deeply moved by the strong convictions group’s attention during this time was received from Amnesty’s research office in dows or doors of escape from my condition. focused on Greece, in particular on the vio­ London that the prisoner himself, as well and bravery of Bukovsky. …I had no doubt that she was sent to me by lation of human rights under the regime of as his colleagues, favored this designation. I still remember vividly the impact on us Providence as a ray of hope, as a bar of salva­ Greek colonels, but at my request to contin­ The Ukrainian poet’s name was first of a secret interview with the Russian dissi­ tion for a drowning man. …I resurrected and ue our efforts, the group agreed to extend brought to the attention of Amnesty’s dent aired on public television more than 40 Iris became for me a bright star that did not London headquarters by Victor Fainberg cease to glow for many years to come. I have and Anatolij Radygin, two former Soviet 7 In a lengthy article under the title “Otruine Zhalo Voiazheriv,” written by the journalist Shpytal and not known anyone who would embody so political prisoners who in 1974 had the published at the beginning of June 1971 in Vechirniji Kyiv, I was accused of working on behalf of fully the best humanistic ideals as did Iris. good fortune to emigrate to Israel. Fainberg Ukrainian nationalists and Jewish Zionists. Time may bring about change, but the idea of befriended Krasivsky in 1972 at the 8 My identity was firmly sealed so that when the correspondence between one of the Ukrainian dis­ hope, the consciousness of something per­ Serbsky Institute, a notorious Soviet psy­ sidents and Amnesty International was published in Ukraine in 1995, the editor of the publication, manent and firm would never leave you Myroslav Marynovych was baffled by the name Laura Parker. The prisoner in question, Zinoviy chiatric prison for dissidents. While speak­ because of Iris. She was like the light within Krasivsky, was overjoyed when at the end of the 1980s he learned of “our long acquaintance.” ing in an interview about the men he met you. Blessed be her name.”13 9 These words are quoted from memory. The program was aired on Channel 13 in New York either at the institution, most of them liberal intel­ During the dark days of the Brezhnev era, in 1968 or 1969. lectuals and philosophers, he painted a of great value in terms of boosting the spirits 10 Raisa Moroz, “Proty Vitru: Spohady Druzhyny Ukrainskoho Politviaznia” (Lviv: Vydavnytstvo vivid portrait of the Ukrainian prisoner: of human rights activists in the West were Svichado, 2005) p.138; Peter Reddaway, “Uncensored Russia” (New York: American Heritage Press, “I would like to tell you about my first reports and reminiscences by former politi­ 1972) pp. 286-287). meeting with Krasivsky, because this was not cal prisoners who through various channels 11 The Madison Avenue group is still functioning today as Group 11. an ordinary meeting. This was at the Serbsky 12 Zinoviy Krasivsky file, Archive of Group 11, Amnesty International, New York. Institute in the winter of 1972. 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efforts to publicize the plight of political Dissent in Ukraine... prisoners both in the East and the West. Svitlychna knew the Soviet system per­ (Continued from page 18) haps better than any Western Sovietologist, managed to find their way to the West. The yet she never wavered in her efforts to impressions of Krasivsky penned by Yosef bring to the attention of the world cases Mendelevych fully corroborated the image of that appeared to many to be beyond hope – the prisoner as it was emerging in our midst the case of Stus is an example. through his letters. This sense of solidarity, this firm stand Zenoviy often talked about the psychiat­ on the part of this courageous woman was ric prison, and his listeners were often trau­ summed up by her colleague-in-arms, the matized by the horrors [he described]. One literary scholar Kotsiubynska in a moving needs to be a person with nerves of steel, obituary on the occasion of Svitlychna’s with a strong psychological state of mind death in 2007: “Standing next to her you and with a chaste soul in order to return always sensed a strong loyal shoulder from there with an unscathed mind. What which would be there in the most danger­ 17 is most striking about Zinoviy is the integri­ ous situations of life.” ty of his soul. He is like an ornament carved The value of this support, this cohesive­ from a solid piece of gold. …Very soon I ness among the dissidents irrespective of became aware that Zinoviy has the ability their background or nationality partly to sense the most subtle tremors of the explains their ability to survive under the soul. A very good poet – whose poems were most trying circumstances. In view of the smuggled out of the Vladimir Prison by my tight controls which the totalitarian system friend Vudka 14 – he could be both a poet imposed throughout the state, it was pri­ and an astute political realist, quite a rare marily through the Soviet capital, the seat combination of traits.” 15 of foreign embassies and the only base for To corroborate the soundness of foreign journalists, that information regard­ Krasivsky’s political realism and the prison­ ing political prisoners could be transmitted er’s unusually keen foresight – closely par­ to the West. This reliance on Moscow alleling the line of reasoning held at that human rights activists, in particular on time by the Czech dissident Vaclav Havel – Andrei Sakharov and Lyudmila Alekseyeva it is sufficient to quote from a letter who transmitted crucial information Krasivsky wrote on the eve of Ukraine’s regarding hunger strikes and other daring independence, a feat that was being put acts of courage to Western journalists, has together with the cooperation of the former been vividly described in memoir literature. Communist Party leadership: “We all know These efforts have been recently brought to 18 that the Soviet state represented nothing light in the reminiscences of Raisa Moroz. but a band of usurpers, but we pretend that With respect to the question raised in a democratic system can be constructed our day whether the dissident movement here, even a parliamentary form of struggle. had a lasting effect or represented just a …Adherents of moderation do not want to passing phenomenon, the events of the last recognize that they are falling in the direc­ two decades in Ukraine testify that the tion of compromise and thus are permitting impact of the human rights endeavors have themselves to be led into a blind alley.” 16 unquestionably left an indelible mark on When hope of any kind of relief began to the succeeding generations. Such events as wane in the Andropov-Chernenko days, the recent Orange Revolution would be Amnesty’s efforts received a dose of unthinkable without the memory in the encouragement from new arrivals from the public mind of the courageous non-violent Soviet camps, among them two prominent struggle for human rights kept alive in the dissidents, Nadia Svitlychna and Petro darker days by the dissidents. Grigorenko. Both readily accepted invita­ Moisei Fishbein, one of the most promi­ tions to attend Amnesty’s meetings. Their nent contemporary Ukrainian poets and the presence in our midst was invaluable recipient of the prestigious Stus prize for lit­ because, while most members continued to erature, as well as a distinguished honorary work with great dedication and zeal, with award for “intellectual courage,” echoes in his the apparent hopelessness of the situation works some of the lofty thoughts and noble brought to our attention by the widely pub­ ideals of men and women whose fearless licized Sharansky case, some of us began to stand in the face of repressions and persecu­ doubt the effectiveness of the human rights tions brought about the birth of Amnesty effort in the Communist bloc. This did not International almost half a century ago. His apply to individuals like Akahoshi who with acceptance speech upon the receipt of the her aversion to politics and with only a last named award is testimony to this: vague knowledge of the Soviet system – “It was said: ‘For Intellectual Courage.’ I perhaps precisely on account of these fac­ don’t know what this means. tors – never wavered, never interrupted the “Is it courage not to betray and not to sell regularity of her letter-writing and other oneself? Is it courage to say what you think and act as you say? Is it courage to act accord­ ing to God’s commandments and one’s own 13 “Perehuk Dvokh nad Bezvistiu: Lysty conscience? Is it courage to create in accor­ Ukrainskoho Politviaznia Zinovia Krasivskoho z dance with the talents that the Almighty has C h l e n o m M i z h n a ro d n oy i A m n i s t i i endowed you with? Is it courage not to push amerykankoyu Ajris Akahoshi, edited by Luba aside the Lord’s hand, on which reposes His and Myroslav Marynovych (Kharkiv: SP “Ihart” 1995, pp. 151-152. gift – the godly, God-given and God-granted Ukrainian language? Is it courage to hear in 14 Yadia Zeltman, the leader of group, was able to establish contact with Vudka, who emigrated the Ukrainian language God’s symphony and to Israel. He corresponded with Amnesty and to convey this symphony to others? supplied valuable information about the “The Almighty gave me a soul – a tiny Ukrainian prisoner. part of Himself. Is it courage not to profane 19 15 Yosef Mendelevych, “Spohad pro Ukrainskykh one’s soul – a tiny part of the Lord?” Politviazniv” in “Zhaha i Terpinnia: Zenovij Both Fishbein and the men and women Krasivskyj u doli Ukrainskoho Narodu” (Kyiv: adopted by Amnesty International represent Diokor, 2005) pp. 32-33. individuals who stand far above mere non­ 16 Zinoviy Krasivsky to Anna Procyk, January conformism. They have been and continue to 20, 1991, Zinoviy Krasivsky file, Archive of be noble defenders of human rights Group 11, Amnesty International, New York. endowed with the courage and strength not 17 Krytyka 2007 or 2008? to stray from the path dictated by their con­ 18 Raisa Moroz “Proty Vitru: Spohady science. They could be best compared to the Druzhyny Ukrainskoho Politviaznia” (Lviv: Dominican monk who at the beginning of the Vydavnytstvo Svidchado, 2005). 16th century nailed his 95 theses announc­ 19 http://www.khpg.org/index.php?id= ing without fear: “Here I stand! 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from those of the experts’ panel, which are Moscow disagrees, and Gazprom’s proposed merger of Gazprom and A new stage... probably more moderate than some of the Sergey Kupriyanov commented that any Naftohaz, and lead to a reduction of the statespersons in Russia, not excluding reorganization obligates the continuation of amount of gas that Ukraine purchases (Continued from page 3) President Dmitry Medvedev. contractual rights, which must be passed annually. Thus, the trial will cast a shadow Yuliya Mostova sees the Russian position, over to the successor units. The Russian over the Yanukovych presidency interna­ Germans, intend to buy. Hence if a new gas sardonically, as “Either we get everything, side believes that its position rests on solid tionally and reduce the credibility of his war should break out, Russia has the or you get nothing.” However, she believes legal grounds, and thus, as stated by administration at a time when Ukraine is option of switching to the Nord Stream gas that Mr. Yanukovych considers an agree­ President Medvedev, if Ukraine wants a dis­ preparing to host the Euro-2012 soccer line (and later the South Stream line) and ment with Russia still possible for several count on gas prices, then it should consider competition next summer. cutting Ukraine out of the equation alto­ reasons. membership in the Customs Union. Thirdly, the arguments of the Russian gether. Hence if Ukraine does not bargain First, the South Stream pipeline remains Naftohaz head Oleh Dubyna maintains experts cited above notwithstanding, the in good faith, it could conceivably lose its in the air because of opposition from that in 2009, Ms. Tymoshenko misled him relationship with Russia has proved difficult supply of gas. Turkey, the key player in the Black Sea when she claimed that the Ukrainian gov­ for several of its neighbors, not just Ukraine. The experts’ panel also rejects as a pipe region. ernment had authorized the signing of the Belarus has had similar problems over gas dream Ukraine’s alternative sources of gas, Second, revisions of agreements signed gas contract with Russia. This was denied in prices, and the result has been the forth­ such as the shale experiments in the with Gazprom are hardly new, and have court by former President Viktor coming takeover of its gas transit company Donbas region. At best, this would be a been explored by several European states Yushchenko, who testified against Ms. Beltransgaz by Gazprom, even though the long-term phenomenon, and it cannot hitherto. Terms are thus negotiable. Tymoshenko, his former ally in the 2004 initial agreement was for 50 percent owner­ affect the current situation, i.e. that Ukraine Third, Turkmenistan is dissatisfied with Orange Revolution (Nikolay Zakrevskiy, ship by 2011 (RIA Novosti, August 17). is dependent on its Russian neighbor. its current relationship with Gazprom, and “Ukrainu utomil gazovyi mezal’yans,” These are not negotiations in the nor­ Support for integration, however, even in Mr. Yanukovych’s visit to Ashgabat on Obozrevatel, September 5). mal sense of the word: meetings and dis­ Belarus, has fallen constantly since inde­ September 12-13 is a signal that the Undoubtedly, the Yanukovych adminis­ cussions are followed by insinuations and pendence 20 years ago. There is no indica­ Turkmens are willing to discuss the issue. tration is struggling to come up with a solu­ warnings, including the annulment of the tion that residents of Ukraine would sup­ Ms. Tymoshenko’s nemesis, Dmytro Firtash, tion to its energy problems. The Kharkiv Accords, and the ultimate threat port membership in either the Customs Ms. Mostova anticipates, will play an impor­ Tymoshenko trial is an extreme manifesta­ of cutting off gas supplies altogether. Union or the Collective Security Treaty tant role in these negotiations with his com­ tion of its dilemma and arguably one that Admittedly, the position of Ukraine has Organization (CSTO), despite improved pany RosUkrEnergo. has badly backfired. On the other hand, been inconsistent and the decision to dis­ relations with Russia being one of the origi­ Fourth, by starting what she terms a negotiating with Russia is problematic as mantle Naftohaz is a crude and obvious nal platforms of Viktor Yanukovych in the “cold war” with Mr. Yanukovych, the new forms of pressure are being constantly subterfuge. But it is also a sign of despera­ 2010 presidential elections. Russians appear inconsistent in the eyes of applied. These are both direct and in more tion. In fact, President Yanukovych has stated their own public, since for years, the subtle forms. Fourthly, for many years it has been recently Ukraine will not pay heed to ulti­ Ukrainian leader has been portrayed as a On September 8, the Moscow City Duma unclear to many observers how Gazprom matums from Moscow that are “inappro­ close friend of the Russian people. annulled its funding of the Black Sea Fleet decides the prices for gas and who pays priate and humiliating for us” (Krymskaya Lastly, it could be possible for Russians to in the 2011 budget year, a total of 70.6 mil­ what price. Today, Ukraine pays more than Pravda, September 6). From the viewpoint purchase shares in Naftohaz without taking lion rubles ($2.3 million U.S.), generally Germany for Russian gas; and Belarus pays of Kyiv, what is occurring is a form of neo­ over the entire company. The latter scenario used for repairing barracks and schools for less (though the price is rising). What is colonialism, by which Russia makes would signify a loss of sovereignty for children of sailors (Krymskaya Pravda, the logic behind price setting? Why is it not demands and Ukraine is expected to fol­ Ukraine (Zerkalo Nedeli, September 2). September 8). More ominously, Aleksey dependent on market relations so that low. That is one reason Ukraine is trying to The legal aspects of the dispute were Urin, advisor to the Embassy of Russia in there is one price for consumers within find ways to extricate itself from an agree­ made more complex by the announcement Ukraine, stated that Russia would consider Russia and one for foreign purchasers? ment it made two years ago – one that on September 2 by Ukrainian Prime annulling the Kharkiv Accords (which Negotiations with Gazprom, further, seem seemed reasonable at the time, but now Minister Mykola Azarov that Ukraine extended the Russian Black Sea Fleet bases to be concluded with takeovers of key tran­ appears unfavorable. intends to break up Naftohaz into smaller in Sevastopol until 2042) if Ukraine chal­ sit companies or the gas enterprises of units (Interfax, September 2). In Ukraine’s lenged the existing gas contracts in court neighboring states. And, since Gazprom is Ukrainian perspectives view, this would render null and void exist­ (http://rus.newsru.ua/ukraine/07 no longer a private enterprise but an arm Ukrainian views are some distance away ing agreements with Russia. sep2011/ooreen.html). of the Russian government, then it is diffi­ Another alternative, outlined by analyst cult to dispute the fact that a Gazprom­ Vitaliy Portnikov, would be for Russia to controlled factory is in essence a Russian agree to annul the Kharkiv Accords, limit one, thus rendering the rhetoric of “merg­ the sojourn of the Black Sea Fleet to 2017, er” misleading. A merger signifies integra­ and then negotiate a new agreement with tion in an entity that can be perceived as Mr. Yanukovych’s successor as president in the successor to the CIS. due course (http://rus.newsru.ua/colum­ All these issues were inherited by the nists /08Sep2011/kharkov.html) – one Yanukovych regime and, like his predeces­ implication here is that Russian withdraw­ sors, he has applied clumsy and often inco­ al of support for Mr. Yanukovych would herent policies. For any Ukrainian govern­ help to ensure his demise. ment, but especially one operating in the current harsh economic climate, the prob­ Conclusion lem of self-sufficiency in energy is para­ Despite the adamant Russian view that mount. But there are no obvious solutions, existing contracts are unchangeable, neither either in new gas and oil exploration or in side can claim that laws are static in con­ the further development of nuclear power temporary Russia and Ukraine. Both sides – all Ukraine’s existing nuclear plants are have amended constitutions, renegotiated of Russian design – as the latter would existing agreements and made contradicto­ require two decades to take effect. ry statements. In this case, the difficulty is That being said, it is hard to avoid the clear: Russia is the provider of the resources impression of the current Ukrainian and Ukraine the purchaser. Ukraine needs administration as somewhat analogous in Russian gas, as do the Europeans, and yet its its methods to that of Mr. Medvedev and maneuvers suggest certain ambivalence as Mr. Putin’s Russia, of an increasingly to its priorities and future directions. authoritarian regime that is nonetheless Like his predecessors Leonid Kravchuk anxious to appease its potential European and Leonid Kuchma, President Yanukovych allies, while imposing order within and has opted for a so-called “multi-vector” for­ undermining the painstakingly construct­ eign policy, which only works if there are ed democratic structure. no decisive steps taken in one direction or Perhaps that is why Mr. Yanukovych and the other. The Russian side recognizes, his associates continue to believe that a however, the innate incongruence in EU new agreement can be reached with policy, i.e., that although Ukraine may be Russia. The two regimes currently in place accepted into some form of associate in the respective countries have much in membership, individual countries will common. Unfortunately, the Ukrainian side trade directly with Russia, and bilateral has limited options and few bargaining relations – such as that between Russia chips that can be used for negotiation, and and Germany – may take precedence, thus its targeting of Ms. Tymoshenko has alien­ undermining the significance of a choice ated its main potential allies in Europe. for Ukraine between West and East. Unfortunately, the end result may be not Secondly, the EU and Russia, for diverse only the downfall of an unlamented leader­ reasons, are likely to condemn a guilty ver­ ship but the “return” of Ukraine to the dict in the Tymoshenko trial. The EU per­ Russian sphere of interest – one that is ceives the proceedings as a show trial, one guided not by egalitarianism and equal conducted to remove the leader of the partnership, but economic and political opposition from the political scene prior to goals that are perceived as in the “com­ the 2012 parliamentary elections. Russia is mon” rather than national interest. That is concerned that her conviction could nullify the stark reality facing the Ukrainian gov­ the trade agreement of 2009, as well as the ernment today. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 21

During the September 17 “Alternative many were still left wondering whether than 20 countries discussed major global Tymoshenko case... Vision for Ukraine” panel, opposition poli­ President Yanukovych got the message. challenges and their impact on Europe and ticians Vitali Klitschko, Anatoliy Grytsenko, Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt wasn’t Ukraine. (Continued from page 1) Nataliya Korolevska and Arseniy Yatsenyuk sure whether Mr. Yanukovych has learned President Yanukovych is set to visit Chancellor Angela Merkel and a joint letter presented their views. from the diplomatic cold shoulders he’s Russia on September 24 to continue nego­ by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton But they disappointed the audience been getting. “If you’ve dug yourselves into tiating a better gas price, which Russia’s and European Union foreign policy chief with underwhelming speeches full of com­ a hole, you have to stop digging and start Gazprom representatives have said could Catherine Ashton. They said that unless plaints about what is wrong with the gov­ climbing out. I think we’re at the stage of happen if the two countries’ gas monopo­ Ukraine can show that it can deliver on a ernment and watery comments about stop digging now,” he said. lies merge. daily basis fundamental rights and free­ Europe, rather than presenting a clear The Yalta meeting took place September Ukraine, however, is not considering this doms to all its citizens, it can forget both vision or strategy for the country or the 15-18 at the Livadia Palace. option and has threatened to freeze a part about talks to secure a visa-free agreement opposition. More than 200 leaders from politics, of its gas transportation system in the and free trade agreement. Ms. Korolevska, a parliamentarian from business and society representing more absence of clear confirmation from Russia. And, to reiterate their common message, the Tymoshenko camp, laced her speech Mr. Fule held a two-hour closed-door dis­ with financial data and information about cussion with the Ukrainian president. the poor state of affairs in the country and been outspoken in denouncing NATO “There is a feeling in Brussels that if demontsrating that corruption is devour­ Fall of Gaddafi... over Libya and demanded that Russia must develop “a military-technical Ukraine does not deliver on those values, if ing the nation and repressions prevail in (Continued from page 2) the former prime minister is put in prison both politics and business. Ms. Korolevska response” to U.S.-European BMD plans – based on an article in the Criminal Code did make some points about the alterna­ campaign to play the nationalist card. “put a Colt on the negotiating table, or which originated deep under communism, tive, in particular about giving Ukraine’s Mr. Rogozin’s Motherland Congress of Russia will not be taken seriously” (RIA the relationship will hardly be the same,” civil society a closer seat at the political Russian Communities organization is Novosti, September 7). Mr. Putin’s re­ said Mr. Fule after the negotiation session decision-making table. expected to join Mr. Putin’s All-Russian election campaign policy may yet upset with President Yanukovych. Her gloomy speech spurred former Peoples Front this month. The Peoples the Obama administration’s calculations. Together with Swedish Foreign Minister Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski Front is an appendix of United Russia Carl Bildt and European Parliament to ask her whether Ukraine is fit to even and Mr. Rogozin may be elected to the The article above is reprinted from Member Elmar Brok, he tried to explain to think about Europe if things really are as Duma on the United Russia’s ticket Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission the president of Ukraine that effective bad as she had described. She retorted by (Vedomosti, September 7). from its publisher, the Jamestown negotiations and figures – although impor­ saying the most important thing was to While in Brussels, Mr. Rogozin has Foundation, www.jamestown.org. tant – are far from enough if the country is give the right diagnosis, otherwise you serious about its European ambitions. don’t have a chance to cure the disease. During the panel discussion regarding “In general, they said the right things been thrown, one hit the prime minister in Ukraine’s and Turkey’s EU membership basically, but it wasn’t impressive, even Turning the pages... the head and the other hit him in the chest. aspirations, Mr. Bilke coyly advised Turkey [English-speaking] Grytsenko didn’t build (Continued from page 6) On September 27, 2004, Verkhovna that if it is serious about joining the EU his speech very well,” opined Prof. Haran. Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn called “then don’t put an opposition leader under Anders Aslund, senior fellow of the Three hours after Ms. Herman spoke, for a special meeting among all the major arrest.” Peterson Institute for International Tetianna Podoshevska, chief of the Ministry presidential candidates to calm what he More importantly, Prof. Haran noted that Economics, said at the conference that of Internal Affairs’ liaison department, said was becoming an explosive situation Ukraine clearly heard that its European Ukraine can more than double its 4 percent explained, “It was just an egg.” within the country. integration prospects are directly tied to gross domestic product growth just by Reports from Ivano-Frankivsk further what’s happening internally and that the joining the free trade agreement. He cited muddled the facts by releasing a statement Source: “Yanukovych back at work after European position won’t change. He Turkey’s experience, which has had a free from the local militia that said two solid egging in Ivano-Frankivsk,” by Roman observed that leaders made it abundantly trade agreement with the EU since 1996. objects had been thrown. Kyiv followed Woronowycz, The Ukrainian Weekly, clear that Ms. Tymoshenko being allowed The other, no less important, driver of suit, also stating that two solid objects had October 3, 2004. to run for Parliament next year was part of growth is education, the economist said. the “internal process.” “Higher education in Ukraine is very weak. “In the end it’s up to Ukraine to decide Its level in Turkey is far higher. Ukraine how it will develop and make real changes needs modern-level universities and a Re: The Weekly’s listings of upcoming events to its judicial system, including its Soviet- good program of grants for studies abroad. The Ukrainian Weekly has several separate listings of community events which it encour­ era criminal code,” said Prof. Haran. If this does not happen, Ukraine would not ages members of the Ukrainian community to utilize to their fullest. However, each listing has He said that the option of decriminaliz­ be able to use its potential in full,” he its specificity and should be used approj13priately. ing the article in the Criminal Code under emphasized. Below is information on The Weekly’s three calendars of upcoming events. which Ms. Tymoshenko is being charged Prof. Aslund said the third factor for PREVIEW OF EVENTS was discussed behind closed doors. growth is improving the country’s Soviet President Yanukovych stressed at the public governance model. “Most countries Preview of Events, a listing of community events open to the public, is a service provided Yalta meeting that revamping the country’s developed very fast in those periods when Soviet-era Criminal Code, dating to 1962, is at minimal cost ($20 per listing). To have an event listed readers should send information, in they improved public management of the English, written in Preview format, i.e., in a brief paragraph that includes the date, place, type a priority. He said he realized that Ms. country. Turkey is 56 by corruption index, of event, sponsor, admission, full names of persons and/or organizations involved, and a Tymoshenko is being prosecuted under the Ukraine is 134 out of 178 world countries. phone number to be published for readers who may require additional info. Items should be archaic code. This means that deregulation is required. no more than 100 words long. Other options, Prof. Haran said, include The entire public administration system Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publica­ having Ms. Tymoshenko successfully appeal should be purged. Turkey has made huge tion. Information should be e-mailed to [email protected] (with payment to follow by her probable conviction. 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But towards the end of the conference, One line entries in “Out and About” (giving the date, type of event and venue, plus contact phone number and/or e-mail address) are listed free of charge. Priority is given to communi­ ty events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly, however, we also welcome submissions from all our readers. Please send information via e-mail to [email protected]. Items are published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows. Items will be printed a maximum of two times each. COMMUNITY EVENTS The Ukrainian Weekly’s website (www.ukrweekly.com) includes a Community Events calendar. A clickable link to the section appears on the bottom left of The Weekly’s home page. The aim of this online listing is to help community activists keep track of what is going on when and where, and thus assist them in planning so that their events do not conflict with others that might be attended by the same audiences. As well, it is meant to help community members make plans to attend such major events well in advance. (Therefore, please do not send info to this listing about strictly local events that do not have broad appeal.) To have an event listed on this long-term calendar please e-mail info on type of event, venue and date (for example: XYZ Debutante Ball, Hromada Hotel, West Town, NJ, January 1, Official Website of the President of Ukraine 2009) to [email protected]. NB: The listings have color-coded labels for five cate­ President Viktor Yanukovych with European Commissioner for Enlargement and gories of events: cultural, educational, political, religious and social. European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule at a meeting during the Yalta European Strategy conference. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 No. 39

Major exhibit on displaced persons to open at Ukrainian National Museum

One of the drawings that will be on view in the exhibit “From DP to DC: Displaced Persons – A Story of Ukrainian Refugees in Europe 1945-1953.”

by Orest Hrynewych establish its origin, date and the DP camp from which it came, as well as a description CHICAGO – The Ukrainian National of how it was made and used, who made it Museum (UNM) of Chicago has finalized and why it was saved. the date and scope of its major exhibit of These items should be sent to: Ukrainian 2011. The exhibit “From DP to DC: National Museum, Attn: Anna Chychula, Displaced Persons — A Story of Ukrainian Administrator, 2249 W. Superior St., Refugees in Europe 1945-1953” will be Chicago, IL 60612; telephone, 312-421­ officially opened on Friday, November 4, at 8020; e-mail, info@ukrainiannationalmu­ 7 p.m. at the UNM and will continue until seum.org the end of January 2012. There will be two featured speakers at The UNM has received numerous arti­ the exhibit: Mark Wyman author of “DPs facts from the Ukrainian community relat­ Europe’s Displaced Persons, 1945-1951,” ed to DP camp life. However, the UNM is and Lubomyr Luciuk, author of “Searching again asking for DP-type artifacts to com­ for Place.” Both are noted authors on the plete the overall exhibit. DP experience. Especially desirable are: DP camp eating The exhibit will be very interactive and utensils, German marks (and German will focus on the human side of the DP money), occupying military-issued curren­ experience. It will allow attendees to expe­ cy, occupying military-directives or instruc­ rience what life was like and to understand tions for DP camps, UNRRA or IRO direc­ both its positives and negatives. tives or instructions for DP camps. UNM has made enormous progress in The items received may be included in organizing the exhibit and in currently pre­ the exhibit, as well as documented in an paring a monograph of the exhibit. DP-type exhibit monograph. Full credit will be artifacts will be selected for inclusion in the given to owners of the items. All items sub­ monograph, along with many of the photo­ mitted will be returned to the donors. graphs we received. Each item must be fully described to The Ukrainian National Museum wel­ comes all visitors who wish to see the Orest Hrynewych is first vice-president of exhibit and to support this very worth­ the Ukrainian National Museum, Chicago. while undertaking.

Jack Palance art exhibit and sale to begin September 30 HAZLETON, Pa. – Artwork by the late Additionally, memorabilia of Palance’s actor, artist and poet Jack Palance will be acting career will be displayed, including featured at an art exhibit and sale at his 1957 Emmy award for “Requiem for a Penn State Hazleton with proceeds bene­ Heavyweight” and his 1991 Oscar for fitting the Jack Palance Trustee Scholarship “City Slickers.” at the campus. Born Volodymir Ivanovich Palahniuk, The show and sale, arranged by son of a Ukrainian coal miner in Lattimer Palance’s widow, Elaine, will take place Mines, Pa., a small town in the Greater in the Atrium Gallery of the Evelyn Hazleton area, Palance had a great affinity Graham Academic Building at the cam­ for the region and was a highly visible pus and will be open to the public from 9 member of the community for many years. a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, September 30; 9 In addition to his home in the Los a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, October 1; and 1 Angeles area, he kept a farm in Butler to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2. Township to which he returned each The exhibit and sale will feature more summer to be among local friends and than 30 original paintings by Palance, family. Shortly before his death in along with giclee prints of some works. November 2006, Palance sold the farm, Also offered for sale is Palance’s book but still returned to the area to visit. “The Forest of Love,” a love story in blank For more information on the Jack verse, with a CD of the book read by Palance Art Exhibit and Sale, readers Palance. may call 570-450-3180. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 23

Through October 9 St. Nicholas Eparchy Golden Jubilee Exhibit, October 2 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Association, Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 Linden PArk, NJ Meadows Golf Club, 862-881-7583 or [email protected] September 28 Book presentation, “Beginner‛s Ukrainian with Interactive New York Online Workbook” by Yuri Shevchuk, Columbia October 2 Film festival, “Ukrainian Stories: A Day In Film,” University, 212-854-4697 or [email protected] Los Angeles California Association to Aid Ukraine, 818-783-9773 September 30 - Art exhibit, “Zhuravel & Zhuravel,” Ukrainian Institute of October 2 Film screening, “Matchmaking at Honcharivka,” The November 12 America, 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org

New York New York Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 October 1 Pig roast and hoseshoe tournament, Ukrainian National October 5 Film screening, “Genocide Revealed” by Yurij Lhovy, Syracuse, NY Home, 315-478-9272 or [email protected] Overland Park, KS Kansas International Film Festival, Glenwood Arts Theater, 913-642-4404 or www.yluhovy.com October 1 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Whippany, NJ New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org or 973-585-7173 October 7 Golf outing, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New High Bridge, NJ Jersey, sponsored by the Ukrainian Athletic Educational October 1 Potato bake and pig roast, Ukrainian Homestead, Association Chornomorska Sitch, High Bridge Golf Cub, Lehighton, PA 610-377-4621 [email protected] October 1 Presentation by Yuriy Mishchenko, “Kuban Kozaks and the October 7 Oktoberfest beer tasting, Ukrainian American Youth New York Insignia of the Zaporizhian Sich in America,” Shevchenko Chicago Association, 773-802-7172 or [email protected] Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 October 8 Masquerade ball, sponsored by the Kniahyni sorority of October 1 Oktoberfest, St. Demetrius Community Center Banquet New York Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Ukrainian Institute Carteret, NJ Facility, 732-485-7681 or 732-596-0309 of America October 1 Concert, featuring pianist Mykola Suk, Music at the October 8 Ukrainian American Film Festival, featuring “Folk!” by New York Institute, Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 Pittsburgh Roxy Toporowych, www.ucowpa.org October 1 Benefit concert, featuring the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus,

Pittsburgh Ridna Shkola Foundation of Pittsburgh, University of October 14-15 Art exhibit, Ukrainian National Women‛s League of Pittsburgh, Bellfield Hall Auditorium, 412-624-4193 or Jenkintown, PA America – Branch 67, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural www.proartstickets.org Center, 215-663-1764 October 1 Eastern Euroepan Block Party, University of Ottawa October 15 Volleyball tournament, Ukrainian Sports Federation of the Ottawa Ukrainian Students‛ Club, University of Ottawa, Denville, NJ U.S.A. and Canada, hosted by Lys Sports Academy, [email protected] Powerzone Volleyball Center, www.socceragency.net/lys October 1, 8, 15, 22 Embroidery and gerdany workshops, The Ukrainian Museum, New York 212-288-0110 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 2 Church picnic, St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Clifton, NJ Orthodox Church, 973-546-2473 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday September 28 NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all to a talk by Dr. Yuriy NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Studies Mishchenko on the subject “Kuban Kozaks Program at Columbia University invites all and the Insignia of the Zaporizhia Sich in to a presentation of the book “Beginner’s America.” Dr. Mishchenko represents the Ukrainian with Interactive Online community of the free Kozaks “New Kuban” Workbook” (Hippocrene Books Inc., August in Buena, N.J. The lecture will take place at 2011) by its author, Dr. Yuri Shevchuk. Dr. the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. Shevchuk (Department of Slavic Languages (between Ninth and 10th streets), at 5 p.m. and Literatures, Columbia University) will For additional information call 212-254­ introduce his textbook and will discuss the 5130. many challenges of teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language. The presentation will take Sunday, October 2 place at 7 p.m. in Room 1219, International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th St. The event CLIFTON, N.J.: St. Mary the Protectress is free and open to the public. For more Ukrainian Orthodox Church is having a pic­ information contact Dr. Mark Andryczyk at nic at 1-5 p.m., featuring authentic [email protected] or 212-854-4697. Ukrainian food, music and crafts. Come and celebrate the Ukrainian heritage with us at Saturday, October 1 73-81 Washington Ave. Admission is a dona­ WHIPPANY, N.J.: The second annual tion of $2 per person. For more information Ukrainian Festival will be held rain or shine call 973-546-2473. at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, 60 N. Jefferson Road, Saturday, October 15 Whippany, N.J. 07981, from 11:30 a.m. to NEW BRITAIN, CT: A Ukrainian Harvest midnight. This community fund-raiser will Festival will take place at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. feature great Ukrainian music, dancers, Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 singers, food and desserts, an international Winter St., behind Newbrite Plaza. Featured beer garden, games for the kids, vendors, an will be a giant tag sale, a large collection of evening zabava/vechirka and more. There is costume jewelry, Ukrainian breads, nut rolls free parking and admission all day; the eve­ and pastry, a raffle and a Ukrainian kitchen ning dance, with music by Luna, is $15 for with borsch, holubtsi and varenyky, among adults, free for children 13 and under. For other treats. Parking is available behind the more information log on to www.uaccnj.org church. For further information, call 860­ or www.facebook.com/uaccnj. 229-3833 or 860-677-2138.

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