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INSIDE: • Central and East European Coalition focuses on security issues — page 3. • Harvard Ukrainian Business Initiative is established — page 4. • Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble at Lincoln Center — page 9. HE KRAINI A N EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXV No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 $1.25/$2 in Ukraine

Senate focuses Kuchma advance team paves way for DC visit by Yaro Bihun Ukraine’s commitment to economic and the “problem investments” of American on foreign aid Special to The Ukrainian Weekly structural reforms and the need to pass the businesspeople, such as those dealing budget. They also held talks with the with Gala Radio and the Grand Hotel in to NIS, Ukraine WASHINGTON – President Leonid National Security Council and the Treasury Lviv, he said. But they also looked at Kuchma of Ukraine arrived here May 14 D e p a r t m e n t . some of the investment disputes that for the first plenary meeting of the Mr. Shpek also went to Capitol Hill were successfully resolved, he added. by Michael Sawkiw Jr. Binational Commission established last for a meeting with Rep. Sonny Callahan Following his meeting in Congress, Ukrainian National Information Service year to cement the strategic relationship (R-Ala.) whose House Appropriations Mr. Shpek said he came away feeling between the United States and Ukraine. subcommittee held a hearing dealing that American lawmakers would support WASHINGTON — Following several But even before his plane left Kyiv, hearings in the House of Representatives with the worsening investment climate President Kuchma’s fight against corrup- most of the members of his large, high- and corruption in Ukraine, featuring tion and his efforts to create a favorable regarding U.S. foreign assistance to level official delegation were already Central Europe and the new independent some American businesspersons who had investment climate for both Ukrainian hard at work in the U.S. capital, ensuring lost their investments in that atmosphere. and foreign private capital. states (NIS), including Ukraine, two that the visit, which encompasses meet- Senate subcommittees heard testimony That issue was also a major subject of But Rep. Callahan also pointed out ings with officials of the U.S. govern- discussion in the committee on sustain- another problem area that has caught the from U.S. government witnesses. ment and international financial institu- The first hearing, offered by the able economic development in Ukraine, attention of Congress: Ukraine’s dump- tions, members of Congress and within Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the which Mr. Shpek headed along with ing practices in trading with North the four working committees of the Appropriations Committee, was held on Ambassador Richard Morningstar, advi- America, which, he said, must stop. Binational Commission, which is co- May 6 and included testimony from sor to the president and secretary of state Mr. Shpek said he was optimistic that chaired by President Kuchma and Vice- Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar, on aid to the newly independent states of all these problem areas would be resolved President Al Gore, is successful. special advisor to the president and sec- the former Soviet Union. in a “civilized and normal” manner. The delegation included virtually all of retary of state on assistance to the NIS, In an interview in the midst of the “I think that as a result of this open the heads of the major ministries and gov- and Thomas Dine, assistant administrator preparatory talks, Mr. Shpek said his com- and objective discussion of our actions – ernment agencies, especially those dealing of the U.S. Agency for International mittee, which like the other four was not plans, but actions taken by our gov- with economics, among them Roman Development (USAID) for Europe and preparing a joint document for the plenary ernment – and of our current technologi- Shpek, who heads Ukraine’s Agency for the NIS. session, focused not only on the problem cal and financial needs, we will be able Reconstruction and Development. Subcommittee Chairman Sen. Mitch areas of investment in Ukraine but also on to rebuild the trust that we shared with Before beginning the preparatory talks McConnell (R-Ky.) provided the wit- the efforts undertaken by the Kuchma the U.S. government and Congress, and nesses a forum to present their views of the four committees – dealing with for- administration in trying to improve that cli- this will enable us to speed up the reform about U.S. assistance programs and the eign relations, security, sustainable eco- mate, through the president’s consultative process in Ukraine,” Mr. Shpek said. need to fund the Fiscal Year 1998 budget nomic development, and trade and invest- board that includes representatives of lead- Another, albeit sideline participant in at the proposed level of $900 million (as ment – Mr. Shpek and his colleagues spent ing foreign firms and the board of indepen- the Washington talks was Ronald requested by President Bill Clinton). the early part of the week in talks with rep- dent expert ombudsmen that looks into Winton, a consultant to several major resentatives of the International Monetary investors’ complaints. (Continued on page 3) Fund and the World Bank, discussing They specifically talked about some of (Continued on page 2) Belarusian president arrives in Ukraine Rada session marred by melee; amid protests by pro-democracy groups deputies attempt to oust Moroz by Roman Woronowycz cussed the delineation of borders between by Roman Woronowycz the Communist Party, Deputy Petro Kyiv Press Bureau their countries, an increase in trade and their Kyiv Press Bureau Symonenko, and Deputy Stepan Khmara, views on the expansion of NATO, demon- after Mr. Symonenko was asked by KYIV — Belarusian President strators outside shouted “Lukashenka — KYIV — Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Chairman Moroz to take the podium to Alyaksander Lukashenka arrived for his dictator” and “fascist get out.” showed again on May 13 why at times it explain why so few from his party had first official visit to Ukraine on May12 They were led by leader of the Rukh, can be more accurately described as a registered for that day’s session of amid protests and demonstrations staged Vyacheslav Chornovil, who has been circus than a legislative body. Parliament. by pro-democracy groups. He reaffirmed sharply critical of the meeting between In two separate incidents, the politi- Many deputies said they believed that that he would like to see Ukraine join Presidents Lukashenka and Kuchma. cians first took part in a free-for-all that Messrs. Symonenko and Moroz had Russia and Belarus in an economic union. Mr. Lukashenka told reporters after- involved a large number of the legislators organized the boycott of the session by Hundreds of people, principally mem- wards that he beleives the biggest problem present in the Parliament’s chambers, leftist forces to delay the vote of no-con- bers of the Popular Movement Rukh, between the two countries is in removing then attempted unsuccessfully to have fidence in the Verkhovna Rada chairman. congregated at Boryspil Airport and the obstacles that hold up free trade. “We Verkhovna Rada chairman Oleksander Deputy Symonenko said the along the road into the city to voice their must form an open regime for trade, and I Moroz removed from his post for failing Communists were protesting the way in displeasure with the Belarusian presi- am sure that Ukraine and Belarus will have to carry out his official duties. which participants of the May 9 Victory dent’s strong-arm tactics in Belarus, a unified customs space in the future,” said At the heart of both incidents is the Day celebrations in Lviv had been treat- where he has dismissed the Supreme the Belarusian president. ongoing political war between forces of the ed by police during scuffles between vet- Court and essentially made the country’s He also said he ultimately foresees left and the right, and the stalemate that has erans of the Red Army and of the Parliament his puppet while suppressing Ukraine joining the Russian-Belarusian occurred in the legislature over passage of a Ukrainian Insurgent Army. He demanded human rights and arresting hundreds of union. He said it would be “a Ukrainian tax reform package and a 1997 budget. that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and dissidents. decision,” and tried to assure Ukrainians The petition to oust Chairman Moroz the Procurator General’s Office deliver Mr. Lukashenka said upon his arrival that all countries would retain their sov- was supported by President Leonid reports on the incidents. that he would like to see more open trade ereignty and independence. “We should Kuchma and signed by a majority of As Mr. Symonenko spoke, Deputy between his country and Ukraine. He not fear it,” he said. national deputies, after a proposal to put Khmara approached the rostrum and said that eventually a “common customs Although the Belarusian president even- the motion before the full legislative pushed the Communist leader. Mr. space” would emrge. tually wants a union, he left Ukraine with a body was approved during a meeting of Symonenko’s supporters quickly jumped Protesters were also present at the border agreement, and that was what chairmen of Verkhovna Rada committees on Mr. Khmara and the melee began. It Mariinskyi Palace on May 13 as Mr. Ukraine wanted. The agreement topograph- the previous day. took almost 20 minutes to restore order. Lukashenka met with President Leonid The first incident began with an Kuchma. While the two presidents dis- (Continued on page 2) exchange of blows between the leader of (Continued on page 2) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 No. 20

there are still a few outstanding issues,” Kuchma advance... he added. (Continued from page 1) Mr. Winton stressed that “the American U.S. companies and at the same time side needs to come to grips with the fact advisor to President Kuchma. that every American company that tries to do business there is not a hundred percent Ukraine signs death penalty protocol morning before making the deal. Mr. He said he saw “reasonable progress” right, and in a couple of the more high- Yeltsin did not attend the talks, but spoke being made in the economic committees, STRASBOURG, France — Ukraine profile cases, there’s some right and some with both diplomats by telephone. (RFE/RL but added that the American side, includ- has signed the Council of Europe’s proto- N e w s l i n e ) wrong on both sides. And you can’t expect col abolishing the death penalty, local and ing the Congress, was “a little behind the those things to be decided quickly or easi- curve” on what has and has not been international media reported on May 5. It ... as others warn against hasty accord ly, and you can’t expect the Ukrainians to also signed the organization’s convention resolved with respect to investment com- just totally capitulate just because they’re MOSCOW — The Advisory Council plaints and on some of the improvements for the prevention of torture and inhumane here and need an awful lot of relief.” treatment. Ukraine’s accession to these for Foreign and Defense Policy issued a in the investment climate in Ukraine. As for the Congress’ role in the argu- two documents means that a committee of statement on May 13 warning against a “I don’t think that there’s full account ment over corruption and investment independent experts will now be able to rush to sign an agreement with NATO, being given by the U.S. side to the rather problems in Ukraine, Mr. Winton said: visit Ukrainian prisons, police stations and Russian agencies reported. Duma Deputy considerable amount of progress that’s been “The one thing that I hope doesn’t occur detention centers. Four months ago, the Aleksei Arbatov of the Yabloko faction made by the president, by the prime minis- – and there are some signs in some sec- Ukrainian government proposed a draft and foreign policy theorist Sergei ter and other entities within the Ukrainian tors that it may occur – that this becomes law on abolishing the death penalty, but Karaganov are both members of the coun- government over the last 60 days,” he said. a political battle not between Ukraine the Verkhovna Rada has yet to debate and cil. The statement said that a poorly pre- “I think that in the last couple of days, and the United States, but between the adopt the legislation. (RFE/RL Newsline) pared accord could undermine Russia’s most of that has been worked out, (but) U.S. Democrats and the Republicans.” interests, delay Duma ratification of the Friendship treaties criticized in Rada START II arms control treaty and create a zone of “instability” from Estonia to The Ukrainian government refused to KYIV — The Verkhovna Rada voted Azerbaijan. Former head of the Russian Belarusian president... comment on the human rights abuses that on May 13 to direct the Ministry of Security Council Aleksandr Lebed also have been recorded in Belarus since Mr. Foreign Affairs to explain the text of the (Continued from page 1) argued against reaching an agreement at Lukashenka began cracking down on recently signed Treaty on Friendship and ically specifies the border between the two the present time, because “NATO is Cooperation between Romania and countries and delineates customs points. pro-democracy forces in his country. strong and we are weak,” Interfax report- Ukraine. At the morning plenary session, President Kuchma called the discussions “Belarus has a sovereign right to form National Deputy Oleh Vitovych, head of ed. At the same time, Mr. Lebed discount- “neither very easy, nor very difficult.” He internal policy in the country,” Vice the Ukrainian National Assembly, posed a ed suggestions that an expanded NATO said, “the delineation of our 1,200 kilometer Prime Minister Vasyl Durdynets told the deputy’s question to Minister of Foreign might pose a threat to Russia. “The rich border without firing a shot demonstrates Associated Press. Affairs Hennadii Udovenko, asking why and satisfied will never attack the poor But Mr. Chornovil, speaking outside that we met each other half way.” the issue of the status of Sevastopol has and hungry,” he said. “Most often things Mr. Kuchma also announced that work the Mariinskyi Palace, had other thoughts. been removed from the framework of the happen the other way around.” (RFE/RL had progressed on resolution of a $217 mil- “Our leaders seem to sympathize with long-delayed Treaty on Friendship and N e w s l i n e ) lion debt that Belarus says it is owed. communism and fascism,” he said. Cooperation between the Russian Privatization slate approved by Kuchma Federation and Ukraine, as well as asking the headquarters of the Communist and to explain Ukraine’s agreement to with- KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma has Rada session... Socialist parties.” draw its military forces from Zmiynyi approved plans to sell off thousands of (Serpent’s) Island and refrain from companies this year in a much-delayed pri- (Continued from page 1) Stepping forward to defend Mr. Moroz were Socialist Party members Rostyslav exploiting the continental shelf in the sur- vatization program, the presidential press The incident was only a warm-up for rounding waters for two years, pending a service said on May 7. Mr. Kuchma signed the battle to oust Chairman Moroz, Chapiuk, who cited the chairman’s work in bringing about the adoption of final determination of the island’s status a decree to privatize 1,440 medium and which began with words from Reform by the International Court of Justice at large companies and about 3,400 small faction leader Serhii Soboliev after the Ukraine’s new Constitution, and Yevhen Smirnov, who said the recall effort was a The Hague. “Who gave the Ministry of enterprises in 1997, it said. The main sales deputies returned. Mr. Soboliev demand- Foreign Affairs the right to trade away our will be in agriculture and food processing, ed that the chairman of the Verkhovna move by representatives of President Kuchma to neutralize the Verkhovna Rada territory? Perhaps this will enable Mr. where 780 medium and large companies Rada, the prime minister and the procura- Udovenko to become secretary-general of will be sold, says the program obtained by tor general should all resign in order to and make it a puppet of the president. Oleksander Lavrynovych of the Rukh the U.N. in the near future,” said Mr. Reuters. Other companies to go under the save democracy in Ukraine. Vitovych, whose resolution was supported hammer will be in the transport, machine- This again led to disruptions in the faction came out for the resignation of Mr. Moroz as did Constitutional Center by 232 national deputies. (Respublika) building, military, oil and gas sectors. hall, with Communists gathering around Ukraine has nearly finished selling off leader Mykhailo Syrota. Both men Primakov, Solana agree on charter... the speaker’s rostrum. small businesses and is proceeding with After calling for a break, Chairman emphasized that it is not proper for the leader of Parliament to also be a leader of MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister medium and large-scale privatization, Moroz met with faction leaders and Yevgenii Primakov and NATO Secretary- excluding enterprises deemed strategic to decided that the no-confidence vote pro- the opposition. After all the antics and statements, the General Javier Solana have agreed on the national security. But to date it can name posal, which had been signed by 220 wording of a charter between the Russian only Ukrainskyi Richkovyi Flot deputies on May 12, would be debated, effort to replace the Verkhovna Rada chair- man fell 40 votes short of the required num- Federation and the alliance, Reuters report- (Ukrrichflot), the country’s largest shipping with two representatives making state- ed on May 14. The agreed text will be sub- company, as a large-scale privatization suc- ments for a vote and two against it. ber of 226, an absolute majority of the 450- mitted to NATO governments and to cess story. The State Property Fund says Initiating the debate was the chairman member Verkhovna Rada. The vote was Russian President Boris Yeltsin. No details around 9,000 medium and large businesses of the Parliamentary Committee on Rules 186 to 183 in favor of ousting the chairman. on the charter were made available. Before are currently undergoing privatization. and Procedures, Petro Sheiko, who This was the third time that Mr. Moroz the latest round of talks, the main disagree- Since January 1995 more than 70 percent severely criticized Mr. Moroz for repeat- faced a no-confidence vote, but it was the ment was over Moscow’s insistence that of the shares of 5,000 medium and large ed violations of the rules of procedures most serious effort to date. It was led by NATO guarantee not to station nuclear companies have been sold. Foreign buyers and for failing to provide the deputies the Reform and Rukh factions and even weapons or “significant” numbers of con- are to pay for purchases of shares in with copies of his personal annual finan- included President Kuchma. Afterwards ventional forces in any new member-state. Ukrainian companies with compensation cial statements for several years. Mr. Moroz accused President Kuchma and Messrs. Solana and Primakov met for six certificates or in hryvni from accounts in Mr. Sheiko also accused the Verkhovna the Cabinet of Ministers of intensely pres- hours on May 13 and again the following Ukrainian banks. (RFE/RL Newsline) Rada leader of “turning the Parliament into suring deputies to vote for a no-confidence measure. “I know that some of those who signed the [no-confidence] petition were offered ministerial posts, some were Ukraine plans offered vice-chairmen’s posts, and some H E K R A I N I A N E E K LY FOUNDED 1933 were offered my post. I know which were T U W offered a free car for their signature and An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Eurobond issue which an apartment,” said Mr. Moroz. a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. KYIV — Ukraine plans to raise funds Communist Party leader Mr. Yearly subscription rate: $60; for UNA members — $40. on international capital markets by launch- Symonenko said Vice Prime Minister Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. ing its first-ever Eurobond issue before the Vasyl Durdynets was responsible for the (ISSN — 0273-9348) end of August, Reuters, citing National behind-the-scenes deals allegedly made. Bank of Ukraine officials reported on May “We are ready to produce evidence that a Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper 5. The government hopes to attract $200 number of deputies who signed the peti- (annual subscription fee: $100; $75 for UNA members). million to $300 million with the issue, tion were called to Durdynets’ office and The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: according to Serhii Yaremenko, a depart- threatened there,” he explained. (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 ment director at the NBU. Ukrainian offi- Mr. Durdynets, who along with Prime cials had talked about raising as much as Minister Pavlo Lazarenko was present in Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz $500 million after the neighboring Russian the hall during the day’s proceedings, did changes to: Assistant editor: Khristina Lew Federation launched a successful not speak before the legislature. His The Ukrainian Weekly Staff editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) Eurobond issue last November. The gov- spokesman Valerii Yasynovsky told the P.O. Box 346 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (To r o n t o ) ernment is seeking a credit rating and a Kyiv Post on May 14, “It is impossible to Jersey City, NJ 07303 Western or Asian partner for the issue, Mr. prove or disclaim anything in this case, The Ukrainian Weekly, May 18, 1997, No. 20, Vol. LXV Yaremenko told Interfax during a meeting since you cannot explain statements Copyright © 1997 The Ukrainian Weekly of bankers in Crimea. inspired by delirium tremens.” No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 3 Central and East European Coalition focuses on security and stability issues by Christine Manula CEEC’s members are the Ukrainian Expansion and Security Concerns,” While Russia continues to encourage Ukrainian National Information Service Congress Committee of America and the included the following panelists: Daniel instability in the region, Sen. McConnell Ukrainian National Association. Fried, special assistant to the president said the U.S. should use its foreign assis- WASHINGTON — The Central and In the opening remarks, Rep. Frank and senior director, National Security tance to encourage democracies, includ- East European Coalition (CEEC), which Pallone (D-N.J.) addressed the confer- Council; Jeremy Rosner, special advisor ing Ukraine, to weather the storms ahead. comprises 19 ethnic grassroots organiza- ence in support of the administration’s to the president and secretary of state for He congratulated members of the audi- tions representing more than 22 million request for $900 million in foreign assis- NATO enlargement ratification; Peter ence on their efforts in Congress and Americans who trace their heritage to tance to the NIS. He also underlined his Rodman, director of national security, with the administration to promote Central and East Europe, on April 30 support for earmarks for Armenia and Nixon Center for Peace and Freedom; NATO expansion and noted that the held a conference in Washington titled Ukraine “in recognition of the unique Steve Biegun, senior professional staff administration must do its best to con- “Security and Stability in Central and challenges these two nations face at this member for European Affairs, Senate vince Russia it has “nothing to feel Eastern Europe: A Vital U.S. Interest.” juncture.” Foreign Relations Committee; and Paul threatened about ... Ukraine is not going The program included remarks by Commenting about the organizations Goble, deputy director of broadcasting, to invade Russia.” three Members of Congress and two involved with the CEEC, Rep. Pallone Radio Free Europe. “U.S. Foreign Assistance to Central and panel discussions focusing on the impor- Eastern Europe,” was the title of the after- stated: “You can be the bridge between A clarification on charter with Russia tance of increased U.S. engagement in the U.S. and the emerging countries of noon session, which included the following the region. The conference was well the East. The potential for trade and Having outlined the administration’s panelists: Eugene Iwanciw, advisor, attended by diplomats of various investment between the U.S. and Eastern position and current activities surround- Ukrainian National Association; Thomas European embassies, as well as ethnic and Central Europe is enormous.” ing NATO expansion, Mr. Fried tried to Carothers, senior associate, Carnegie community representatives. Among the The morning panel, titled “NATO dispel rumors that the U.S. had already Endowment for International Peace; and made concessions to Russia regarding Robin Cleveland, staff member, Senate the Baltic states and the Caucasus. While Foreign Operations Subcommittee. focused on consideration of the adminis- the administration is actively pursuing a Questions on USAID’s effectiveness Senate focuses... tration’s 1998 budget request for assis- NATO-Russia charter, Mr. Fried under- (Continued from page 1) tance to Central and Eastern Europe and lined: “NATO enlargement does not Much of the session focused on the U.S. The witness provided a general the former Soviet Union. Testifying depend on prior conclusion of a NATO- Agency for International Development’s overview of assistance programs and were: Ambassador Morningstar, Mr. Russia charter.” (USAID) history in the region and the focused many of their remarks on Dine, and James H. Holmes, coordina- In preparation for the Paris conference effectiveness of its programs. It was the Ukraine. Ambassador Morningstar tor, Office of Eastern European of NATO foreign ministers on May 27, consensus of the participants that acknowledged a “downturn in the [for- Assistance at the Department of State. he said negotiators are operating under USAID’s initial involvement in the eign] investment climate in Ukraine.” The hearing was chaired by Sen. Gordon the “Five No’s Rule”: 1) no delay in region was not well planned and that While the development of Ukraine into a Smith (R-Ore.) and was attended by enlargement, 2) no Russian veto to any many of its current projects and reporting Sens. Joe Biden (D-Del.) and Richard stable market economy is in the strategic partner, 3) no second-class membership, methods need to be revised. Unfortunately, Lugar (R-Ind.). interests of the U.S., “the U.S. should 4) no subordination of NATO on any according to Mr. Iwanciw, as USAID’s Witnesses provided testimony sup- consider scaling back its assistance” if other organization, and 5) no exclusion “learning curve goes up, funding is going porting President Clinton’s proposed concerns are not addressed, said of any country to future partnership. d o w n . ” budget for Central and Eastern Europe Ambassador Morningstar. He went on to Ukraine is not seeking inclusion in the When asked to give Sen. McConnell’s and the NIS, and related the importance cite President Leonid Kuchma’s April 10 first round of NATO expansion to be position on assistance to Ukraine in light of continued assistance to countries such announced in Madrid this July. President anti-corruption decree as a positive step of recent reports of increased corruption as Ukraine and Russia even though cer- Kuchma, however, is carefully cultivat- in the establishment of rule of law in and failed business ventures, Ms. tain issues, such as corruption, have ing relationships with the United States Ukrainian society. Cleveland said that although the senator threatened aid to the region. and other Western European countries. Mr. Morningstar noted that Ukraine takes corruption seriously, his commit- Ambassador Morningstar stressed that With the Partnership for Peace (PFP) “is going to develop and thrive as a mar- ment to Ukraine is “unwavering.” She it would be counter-productive to cut and the Kuchma-Gore Commission ket economy.” continued by saying that House Foreign assistance to these countries during the among his successes, President Kuchma Sen. Ben Nighthorse-Campbell (R- Operations Subcommittee Chairman second stage of funding, which includes now is negotiating a NATO-Ukraine Colo.) stated that there ought to “be some Sonny Callahan’s (R-Ala.) push to put the Partnership for Freedom (PFF) pro- charter. Mr. Rodman noted that Ukraine link between business disputes and assis- conditions on funding to Ukraine was gram that is designed to cement the serves as a model for the region, having tied to his own agenda to lift earmarks tance to Ukraine.” The senator elaborated reforms that have already taken place. “a clear concept of its own security” and from the budget and added that there on the case of a constituent who has expe- The ambassador emphasized the signifi- “how the balance of powers benefits isn’t sufficient support in the Senate for rienced business problems in Ukraine. cance of the upcoming meeting between them.” such action. Mr. Dine pointed to the dominance President Leonid Kuchma and the U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) closed the of monopolies, the slow pace of agri- McConnell notes power of assistance administration and Congress, and warned session with remarks regarding the cultural reform, allegations of high- and that Ukraine’s economic future is at Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), a importance of NATO expansion for low-level corruption, and the resigna- stake. long-time supporter of Ukraine, spoke of emerging democracies. He urged the tion of Viktor Pynzenyk as negative Mr. Dine began his testimony by ask- the substantive and symbolic power of administration to keep an open-door poli- developments in Ukraine, but he added ing for a fully funded budget request (as U.S. assistance in the region. He cy during upcoming negotiations, and he that, nonetheless, Ukraine has been pro- offered by President Clinton) and expressed support for funding the NIS stated that ethnic groups in America have gressing in its reform efforts. Sen. explaining how the programs will oper- budget in full, while conceding that an important role to play in process. McConnell mentioned the positive ate. He mentioned that Ukraine is experi- Congress had focused its attention on Acting as “teachers,” organizations must aspects of Ukraine’s orientation encing “serious economic problems and Russia at the expense of countries in “explain the significance of the past and towards the West, as evidenced by its is slipping backwards,” and that Central and Eastern Europe. the challenges of the future,” he noted. recent refusal to sell turbines to Russia “Ukraine faces excruciating problems, for use in a nuclear reactor to be even- including political stalemate, budget tually sold to Iran. problems, failed investments, among Responding to allegations about cor- other problems, but we must work with rupt government officials and a poor our friends.” PRESS REVIEW: Ukraine takes a holiday business environment in Ukraine, Sen. Ask whether reforms would continue Following is an excerpt from a story Sensitive to charges of official sloth, Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) questioned if U.S. foreign assistance was terminated, by Matthew Kaminski that appeared in Ukraine’s foreign affairs minister, Mr whether Prime Minister Pavlo Mr. Dine acknowledged that in some The Financial Times on April 26. Hennadii Udovenko, said Kyiv’s lead- Lazarenko is part of the corruption countries it would proceed, yet in others, ers would use the occasion for “impor- problem. Ambassador Morningstar did especially those in the southern tier Ukraine, at the peak of a post-Soviet tant” diplomatic trips. ... not provide specifics about individual (including Ukraine), it would not. Sen. craze for public holidays, is shutting Some private entrepreneurs who personalities in Ukraine, but he insisted Lugar stated that there is a lack of down today for 10 days. have fully embraced the capitalist work that cutting assistance to Ukraine as accountability in some of these countries The happy coincidence of the old ethic complain about lost business. And “pure punishment” is not in the interest and the U.S. should be given the option Communist stalwart, May Day, and the the tax men are positively irate. of the U.S. to cut programs that are not working or even older Orthodox Easter, observed Mr. Mykola Azarov, the director of Concluding his remarks, Ambassador are undermining the reform process. The (officially only since 1992) later than the national tax authority, this week Morningstar elaborated on the programs issue of corruption was also mentioned usual, gave the government a popular presented a staggering bill: the holiday instituted under the Partnership for briefly by Sen. Smith, to which idea: take the whole week off. will cost Ukraine at least 350 million Freedom (PFF) initiative, which supports Ambassador Morningstar responded that By official decree, nothing will be hryvni ($191million) in lost revenue. ... legal reform in Ukraine; increase trans- corruption is endemic to Ukraine and open until May 5. Then from May 8 Disenchanted opposition politicians parency (i.e., open tender processes); Russia and is deep seated. until May 12 — for (second world war) are echoing Ukraine’s national poet, continues Chornobyl-related assistance; President Kuchma has initiated many Victory Day — Ukrainians will do it Taras Shevchenko, who in the 19th increases local and community level reforms and begun several programs to again. century struggled in vain to arouse his exchanges (i.e., development of grass- improve the business climate and combat The fondness for time off is nothing native land against Russian rule. roots involvement in Ukraine); and corruption. It is important that he and new. The Soviet Union idealized A Shevchenko verse invoked his frus- speeds reform efforts in the energy and other reformers are not hampered in their work, liberally awarding Heroes of tration with Ukrainian inaction: It’s terri- agricultural sectors. efforts to correct Ukraine’s problems. Socialist Labor medals that many ble to lie in chains/And rot in dungy A second hearing on May 7 before the With programs such as PFF, positive Ukrainians treasure to this day, but its deep/ But it’s still worse, when you are Foreign Relations Committee’s changes can be made, concluded people actually did very little of it. ... free/To sleep, and sleep, and sleep. Subcommittee on European Affairs also Ambassador Morningstar. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 No. 20 CIUS book launch marks Harvard Ukrainian Business Initiative holds seminar CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – “There is a cloud nating unnecessary bureaucracy and providing above Ukraine that will rain down money, a accountability. release of two monographs Western businessman once told me,” said David Snelbecker, a member of the Harvard Oleksander Paskhaver, economic advisor to the Institute for International Development’s EDMONTON – The Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical president of Ukraine, “and indeed, capital is a Macroeconomic Project in Ukraine, which is Research at the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) and crucial factor in unlocking Ukraine’s economic directed by Jeffrey Sachs, explained the eco- the Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Center development potential.” nomic reforms that have been achieved over the (UCRDC) sponsored a book launch on April 16 in Toronto for new Mr. Paskhaver spoke to a group of business past five years. monographs by Zenon Kohut and Ihor Sevcenko. and policy people on May 1, a brilliant, cloud- Inflation, which was at 10,000 percent in The launch was opened by Prof. Wasyl Janischewskyj, UCRDC less day at the Ukrainian Research Institute at 1993, was 40 percent in 1996 and is projected to chairman of the board, who conveyed greetings on the opening of Harvard, in Cambridge, Mass. The seminar on be 21-22 percent for 1997; there is a stable a Toronto branch office of the Jacyk Center on the premises of the “Prospects for Economic Reform and exchange rate and the economy is greatly liber- UCRDC. Development in Ukraine in Light of Recent alized. Direct foreign investment has increased, Prof. Danylo Husar Struk, associate director of CIUS and head Political and Economic Events” was sponsored but still is one of the lowest in the new indepen- of the Toronto CIUS Publications Office, described the Toronto by the Harvard Ukrainian Business Initiative dent states. Foreign investors are holding off on activities of CIUS, including the Jacyk Center, Dr. Frank Sysyn, ( H U B I ) . investing capital, he noted, until passage of the director of the Jacyk Center discussed the recent and forthcoming According to Mr. Paskhaver, Ukraine has economic reform package on taxation, pensions, accomplishments of the center’s publishing program. The transla- successfully realized many of the economic the social sphere, deregulation and privatization, tion of Dr. Kohut’s “Russian Centralism and Ukrainian reforms instituted over the six years, since the and enterprise. Autonomy” constitutes the second publication in the center’s break-up of the Soviet Union. However, because Also stalled, until the budget is adopted by series Ukrainian Historiography in the West. Prof. Sevcenko’s of the manner in which economic growth is the Verkhovna Rada, is disbursement of several “Ukraine between East and West” is the first publication in the measured, such good news is not reflected in billion dollars in bilateral loans from the center’s English-language Monograph Series. statistics. International Monetary Fund (IMF). The situa- The first volume of the documentary publication “Sources for All of the former Soviet republics operate tion is soon to be resolved, according to Mr. 17th-Century Ukrainian History in Russian Archives” will appear with a shadow economy; in Ukraine this repre- Snelbecker, as the pressure mounts with in Lviv this spring. The first volume of Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s sents over half of the economy. It is not corrupt President Leonid Kuchma arriving in the United “History of Ukraine-Rus’: From Prehistory to the 11th Century,” – it simply is a barter system held over from the States for the Gore-Kuchma meeting scheduled will be published in July. Soviet era, Mr. Paskhaver explained. This so- for May 14-16. Dr. Kohut shared his observations on the appearance of the called shadow economy is thriving. So when Another concern of businesspeople, to which Ukrainian version of his work. He asserted that after having been official statistics report a negative GNP they do Mr. Paskhaver spoke, was investment opportu- denied access to the Ukrainian and Russian archives in the 1970s, he not reflect over half of the economy, which is nities in Ukraine. The ones with minimal risks never dreamed that the book would appear in Ukrainian translation doing well and is a market economy. are Treasury Bills. Another opportunity is in in Ukraine. His monograph, which deals with the ultimately suc- Ukraine’s reported GNP was minus 10 per- emerging small- and medium-sized businesses. cessful efforts of the Russian imperial government to abolish the cent in 1996, which is then interpreted as With the advantage of new management teams, autonomous institutions of the Hetmanate and the reaction of Ukraine not adapting to the free market econo- they are on the cutting edge of breaking into Ukrainian society, establishes the link between the traditional early my. Besides the reporting discrepancy, Ukraine Ukraine’s market of 52 million people. modern Ukrainian society of corporate estates and the Ukraine of has passed some major milestones. As reported Another area of opportunity is with joint the early 19th century national revival. by Mr. Paskhaver: more than one-half of the stock companies whose shares are traded on Dr. Sysyn, who was once a student in Prof. Sevcenko’s and economy is in private ownership; macro-eco- the secondary market. Because these compa- Prof. Omelian Pritsak’s courses in medieval and early modern nomic changes, such as controlling inflation nies were not developed, he noted they are Ukrainian history at Harvard University, described the genesis of and balancing the budget, have been achieved; undervalued and therefore represent opportuni- the essays in “Ukraine Between East and West.” He maintained and Ukrainians have become accustomed to the ties. Some specific industries which are under- that Prof. Sevcenko’s essays constitute an authoritative examina- new economic conditions. All of these have utilized are machine-building, tobacco, choco- tion of the development of Ukrainian culture and identity amid been achieved without any political or social late and textiles. influences and challenges from Byzantium and the Latin West i n s t a b i l i t y . This seminar was the first in a series sponsored (mediated through Poland). Mr. Paskhaver, who is a member of what the by the Harvard Ukrainian Business Initiative. The He drew particular attention to Prof. Sevcenko’s assertion that West refers to as a “president’s kitchen Cabinet” HUBI is a re-positioning of the Project on the roots of the Ukrainian nation are in Kyivan Rus’, while those explained that other necessary steps, besides the Economic Reform in Ukraine (PERU) in collabo- of the Russian nation are in the Vladimir-Suzdal Principality. infusion of capital, are needed in order for ration with the Ukrainian Research Institute at Dr. Yaroslav Hrytsak, director of the Institute for Historical Ukraine to realize the implemented economic Harvard. The PERU, previously affiliated with Research at Lviv University, described the two books taken reforms. These are: passage and implementation the Kennedy School of Government, maintained together as an illuminating analysis of Ukrainian history by two of an already developed economic reform pack- a leading role in advising the political elite of eminent specialists. He drew particular attention to their explana- age, restructuring of the government administra- Ukraine since 1991 that helped to transform tion of the evolution of Ukrainian society and culture among the tion to minimize bureaucracy and the develop- Ukraine from a Soviet system and engage in contending influences of East and West. ment of the small business sector. political reform and economic privatization. He maintained that the two volumes, like the essays of the late “Corruption among government officials is The goal of the HUBI is to promote both the Prof. Ivan Lysiak-Rudnytsky, which have already appeared in the focused on by the Western media,” comment- development of business in Ukraine and Jacyk Center Series, will have a major impact on the rebirth of his- ed Mr. Paskhaver, “and aside from the moral Ukrainian governmental reforms needed to torical research in Ukraine, especially since Prof. Sevcenko’s book issue – which is a serious consideration – support the country’s development into a mar- will also appear in Ukrainian translation in the series. entrepreneurs in Ukraine do not consider it ket economy. “Time alone will not bring Serhii Borovyk, consul-general of Ukraine in Toronto, presented one of the major obstacles to doing business in Ukraine into the global economy. Western Mr. Jacyk with an award from President Leonid Kuchma for services Ukraine.” businesspeople need improved access to and to the Ukrainian state, especially in his support of the Hrushevsky When questioned about what the government understanding of economic and political Translation Project. Mr. Jacyk responded with thanks and a reaffir- is doing to eliminate corruption, he mentioned events. The HUBI’s connection with business mation of his dedication to supporting scholarship on Ukraine. the reorganization of some government offi- and government leaders, as well as the acade- Then Prof. Maxim Tarnawsky, director of CIUS Press, cials’ responsibilities and procedures for report- mic community, strategically positions us to appealed to the public to support the press. He pointed out that in ing to more senior authorities that are designed facilitate these reforms and to promote the addition to purchasers of books, the press is seeking sponsors for to maximize accountability. Where previously development of business,” explained Director important projects such as the publication of a concordance of the all officials involved on an issue were required Janet Hunkel. works of Taras Shevchenko. He also announced pre-publication to approve any measure related to it, now that The HUBI publishes the leading journals on rates for the first volume of Hrushevsky’s history ($50 until June approval process will be streamlined. pertinent economic, legislative and political 27) and for the entire 10-volume history ($500 until December Another major step in the right direction, he events: The Ukrainian Legal and Economic 31). The audience responded to these appeals with brisk book- said, is the appointment of a banker as vice Bulletin and The Economic Monitor, distrib- buying and ordering. prime minister for economic reform. As a busi- uted directly by the HUBI from the Ukrainian nessman he understands the necessity of elimi- Research Institute at Harvard. 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Children of Chornobyl Relief 272 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 • 201- No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 5 INTERVIEW: Bohdan Hawrylyshyn on “new Ukraine’s” economic system Dr. Bohdan Hawrylyshyn recently presented a survey stability of the hryvnia and inflation control. getting their oil from Norway via the western pipeline. of changes in Ukraine’s economic system and structure If you have a tight monetary policy, credits become On the other hand, Russia appears to have eased over 1991-1996 at the conference “Towards a New more difficult to obtain, the cost of credit is high and the its campaign to destabilize Ukraine by cutting off Ukraine” hosted by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at volume of money in circulation is kept low. This has the energy shipments. Was this due to external pressure the University of Ottawa. inevitable effect of depressing many activities. from the U.S. or Germany? So there is a connection between such a policy and Dr. Hawrylyshyn has chaired the Council of Advisors For the most part, internal considerations played the non-payment of wages, but it’s not direct. The National to the Presidium of the Ukrainian Parliament since it most important role. Since Ukraine could cut off all Bank doesn’t pay salaries, but if the bank had been will- was established in January 1990 at his request and is movement of fuels to Europe, Russia is not yet in a posi- ing to print more money, and the government more will- also the chairman of the Ukrainian Renaissance tion to completely choke off Ukraine’s supplies. It is, for ing to continue subsidies, that would have allowed more Foundation, a branch of the Soros Foundations. He also the moment, a stalemate of blackmails. enterprises to pay more salaries. But would that have chairs the International Center for Policy Studies, and U.S. influence certainly did play a part in this situa- been a smart policy? Clearly, no. the International Management Institute-Kyiv. tion, in urging the Russians to relax, but it definitely Increasing the money in circulation only makes sense He is a member of the American-Ukrainian Advisory remains something Ukraine and Russia have to sort out. Committee, a prestigious body of statesmen, politicians and if it leads to an increase in supply of goods and services. Please expand on a comment you made during the international experts chaired by President Jimmy Carter’s Can Ukraine bring down its dependency on Russia conference about the discrepancy between levels of f o r m e r national security advisor, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski. for fossil fuels without resorting to deals with rogue education in the Ukrainian population and the seem- Dr. Hawrylyshyn was born in 1926 in Koropets, a vil - Middle Eastern countries that anger the U.S.? lage on the Dnister River in the Ternopil region of west - ingly widespread incompetence in many fields. It is a bit delicate. America is important to Ukraine, ern Ukraine. After having lived under Polish, German Education gives you knowledge, but knowledge cannot and Soviet regimes, in 1944 he ended up in a displaced because the U.S. is pivotal in determining the country’s dealings with the International Monetary Fund and the be equated with skill. For example, in the Soviet Union persons camp in Germany. there was a gap between science and technology. He emigrated to Canada where he received bachelor’s World Bank. It also carries important clout vis-à-vis Russia. So we have to do some things that we don’t like to do, Innovation in technology occurs most quickly when being and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the applied to the needs of the population, but this obviously University of Toronto. Subsequently he earned a degree in in order not to displease the Americans too much. Ukraine has two bears on either side, although one of wasn’t happening — innovation and knowledge were dis- industrial management from the International torted by the accent on military applications, for example. Management Institute in Geneva, Switzerland, and a Ph.D. them has a softer embrace. The U.S. won’t choke or claw you in the same way, but it will squeeze you pretty tight. When something that hadn’t existed before in your in economics from the University of Geneva. society is suddenly introduced, such as banking or Since 1960 he has lived in Switzerland. At the IMI- Multiple sourcing is the only solution, and not mak- ing one grand deal, for instance, to build a pipeline to investment finance, it doesn’t matter that you are strong Geneva he has served as a faculty member, director of stud - Iran. There is certainly sufficient understanding in the in math if you don’t have any idea how it is applied. ies and director (1968-1986) and finally as scholar-in-resi - U.S. that Ukraine has to diversify its energy sources. On the other hand, in natural sciences, and in certain dence (1986-1989). During his tenure, Dr. Hawrylyshyn You’re dealing a little bit with the devil, but it would be fields of heavy industry, Ukraine continues to be in the taught courses on the governance of countries, on the world crazy to remain solely reliant on Russia. avant-garde. Take welding for example. When business environment and on economic growth. Besides, Ukraine also makes a lot of money trans- Dnipropetrovske’s plants were producing these huge He is the author of two books (including “Road Maps porting Russian oil and gas to Europe, and there would rockets, local technicians acquired skills and precision to the Future — Toward More Effective Societies,” 1980) be little use for the 700 kilometers of pipeline passing unmatched almost anywhere in the world. and more than 180 articles on management, management through the country if it didn’t. Another example — a Dutchman recently bought education, and the economic and political environment. Ukrainian technology from the [Kyiv-based] Paton His many distinctions include the Gold Medal of the Are the prospects of Russia building an alternate Institute for the ceramic coating of turbine and compres- President of Italy and membership in the Engineering pipeline through Belarus to Poland still alive, or have sor blades in jet engines, and then set up a very prof- Hall of Distinction of the University of Toronto. the Poles nixed the deal in deference to Ukraine? itable operation in the U.S. Dr. Hawrylyshyn serves on the Club of Rome’s executive It’s certainly in the Polish interest to maintain good And another — the technology for the creation of artifi- board, is a member of the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and relations with Ukraine, and Warsaw is showing every cial diamonds was patented in Ukraine. General Electric Sciences and is a fellow of the World Academy of Art and sign that it intends to do so. But let’s face it, they have claimed it, but lost. A Japanese company didn’t fight reality, Science and the International Academy of Management. to attend to their own interests first. paid for the technology, imported it and it’s taking off. Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj conducted the following inter - If they can’t get connected to European pipelines, as That’s the paradox of Ukraine. You can’t just simply speak view with Dr. Hawrylyshyn on March 22 in Ottawa. the Czechs just managed to recently, then it might be of incompetence. Of course, there is a lack of knowledge and PART I safer for them to get their supplies through Belarus. skills in areas such as management, to which people had absolutely no exposure, but in my experience, the learning curve So is Ukraine in trouble? In your talk at the “Towards a New Ukraine” con- for people in Ukraine is incredibly steep. I find that people in ference, you suggested that the non-payment of salaries Yes, Ukraine is in trouble. The Czechs abandoned their Ukraine acquire competence at an amazing speed when given was one of the prices the country had to pay to achieve connection to Russia for that very reason, and they’re now the opportunity do so. In Memoriam

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TH E UK R A I N I A N WE E K LY National committee’s appeal regarding Akcja Wisla, UPA Teach your elected officials The following is an appeal from the National Committee for the Commemoration of Ah springtime! Season of freshness and new beginnings ... delicate blooms the 50th Anniversary of Akcja Wisla, the 55th Anniversary of the Founding of the and warming sun ... season of enthusiasm and high hopes ... love and romance Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the 50th Anniversary of the Insurgent Raid to ... and, oh boy, congressional hearings! The joy! The thrill! The pain. the West. Every year, in the spring, both the Senate and the House of Representatives In all its thousand-year history, the Ukrainian nation has always met the challenges begins a series of committee hearings in order to gather information to help deter- of the times with dignity. Many thousands of its best sons and daughters gave up their mine how much money the U.S. government gets to spend the following year. If all lives for truth and justice, Church and nation. Their blood and sacrifice were not for goes well, this process culminates sometime in late autumn with a vote that finalizes naught, for they watered our tree of liberty. And we thank Almighty God, who heard the nation’s budget for the upcoming year, including funds designated for Ukraine. our prayers and, “after all the blood, tribulations and ruins” returned to us our At least half a dozen congressional subcommittees and committees hold hear- Ukraine. ings about Ukraine, and the process has already started. So far, not so good. Last One struggles to find words worthy and lofty enough to describe those feelings of year Ukraine was portrayed as a country filled with hope and promise, elevated to joy and happiness that fill our hearts, words that help us grasp the meaning of this the level of one of America’s “strategic partners.” However, on the heels of several great moment in our history, the end of the era of subjugation, as the people take their negative stories in the media, the testimony from this year’s hearings overwhelm- first steps into the temple of national freedom. We are proud of those brothers and sis- ingly portrays Ukraine as a country filled with corruption and ineptness, one that is ters-in-arms, those friends who took part in this great quest for freedom – and did not hostile to American businesses, in spite of attempts by Ambassador Richard live to see the majestic day that freedom was attained. Morningstar of the U.S. Department of State and Tom Dine of USAID to present Therefore the national committee has resolved to fittingly commemorate the 50th some of Ukraine’s positive developments. anniversary of Akcja Wisla (Operation Vistula), the 55th anniversary of the founding Despite independence, a power struggle for Ukraine continues. There are strong of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the 50th anniversary of the Insurgent forces within and outside of Ukraine that want to abuse the country for personal Raid to the West. The committee is fulfilling the mandate accorded it by 25 communi- gain and there are numerous forces within and outside Ukraine that do not want ty organizations at a founding meeting on February 22, 1997. Ukraine to succeed on Western terms. A simple example: the Socialist/Communist The contemporary situation in Ukraine reminds us of the lengthy struggle ahead for bloc in the Ukrainian parliament continues to pull together enough votes to block this great state in the circle of free nations. It is our duty to respond to the needs of the reforms, which means in turn that without reforms, corruption and the underground nation and not to forsake the memory of our predecessors, who paid the ultimate economy continue to flourish, which means in turn that Ukraine, as a nation, can- price. We must ensure that the struggle of past generations is finally blessed with suc- not become strong. cess. So one would think that the U.S., in its own self-interest, would evaluate its The national committee has approved a plan of action to commemorate Akcja aid strategy to Ukraine, learn from its mistakes, solicit testimony from busi- Wisla. A Day of Mourning and Remembrance was held on Sunday, May 11, to com- nesses success stories (because they are out there!), not just the failures, try to memorate the victims of Akcja Wisla. At a later date, an academic conference will be imitate the successes, and in general, target assistance to strengthen the held in conjunction with all three anniversaries; the conference proceedings will be reformists in Ukraine. Instead, Rep. Sonny Callahan (R-Ala.), chairman of the published in both the Ukrainian and English languages. The national committee calls House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations threatens to cut all on all community organizations to hold similar commemorations and conferences on a U.S. aid to Ukraine to teach President Leonid Kuchma a lesson that corruption local level as appropriate. is bad. Well, yes. We’ll bet President Kuchma hadn’t figured that one out yet. In order to ensure that our plan of action is fulfilled, we need the financial assistance of In the next few months the Ukrainian American community, once again, will be the Ukrainian community. We hope and trust that the community will respond positively called upon to be, in the words of Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), “teachers [who] to this appeal. Please make out checks to: UPA/WISLA No. 23023-000 and send them must explain the significance of the past and the challenges of the future” to our to: Self-Reliance (NY) FCU, 108 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003. elected officials. When you see “Action Items” requesting that you contact elected officials, please do so. Visit, call, write your elected representatives. Invite them to speak to your communities. Exercise your right in this democracy: let your govern- ment know what you want it to do, otherwise Rep. Callahan will decide for you. NEWS AND VIEWS Samantha Smith Memorial Exchange: May TurningTurning the pagespages back...back... opportunity to expand one’s horizons 18 by Michael Stevens able to experience the positive and the negative aspects that exist in a society. 1994 The Samantha Smith Memorial True independence is not only political Three years ago to the day, Oleksander Moroz, leader of the Exchange program with Ukraine, in which freedom or economic, but the freedom of I participated, allowed me to experience a Socialist Party of Ukraine, was elected chairman of the will. The Ukrainian people appear to be Verkhovna Rada. Our Kyiv correspondent Roman Woronowycz curriculum that was not available at the caught somewhere between political aban- University of Maine. The education prac- reported that Mr. Moroz won handily over his closest rival, Vasyl Durdynets, in a vote donment and a manipulative capitalist sys- tices in the United States focus primarily many parliamentarians had predicted would be much closer. tem. The population has been so deprived on theoretical knowledge, whereas in Following are excerpts about the election published on the front page of The Weekly. of everyday comforts that bombardment of Ukraine the focus has a practical, hands on * * * approach. The knowledge that I gained advertising by a free market economy Initially, it seemed the struggle for the position would end in a draw, making neces- from this experience far outweighs any encourages poor choices. It saddened me sary a second ballot. In the end, 171 deputies decided that Mr. Moroz, a 52-year-old shortage that I experienced. greatly to see individuals with little money former mechanical engineer and trained Communist political scientist, would help Initially the differences in academic sacrifice essentials to purchase products them fulfill their agenda. Mr. Durdynets could garner only 103 supporters. ... Mr. studies between the U.S. and Ukraine that will allegedly make them more like Moroz is faced with the daunting task of trying to stimulate a comatose economy, created conflicts for me. At the Institute A m e r i c a n s . resolve military issues with Russia as well as determine the fate of Crimea. for Industrial Arts in Kharkiv, each of the The cultural experience was like a two He said, “The Verkhovna Rada has many important issues it must confront, espe- departments are kept somewhat segregat- edged sword. On the one hand I enjoyed cially the current economic catastrophe in Ukraine.” He did not believe that a return ed. Students who study in the stained learning first hand about the heritage and to the ruble zone would solve Ukraine’s problems and most important, as he glass department do not take restoration the way life – outside the United States, explained, was “to stop the import of products that can be produced here.” classes. The segregation of studies is also on the other hand, I was saddened by He called it a tragedy that the government “was supporting and even taking part in imposed on the field of study. Art stu- how dysfunctional the country I was vis- mechanisms that rob the people,” alluding to alleged government corruption and the dents do not take physics or other science iting seemed. Most apartment buildings growing influence of organized crime in Ukraine. classes that do not have practical use in don’t have functioning elevators – walk- Once elected, Mr. Moroz began the process of conciliation. “The one word by the making or restoring of art. The stu- ing 10 flights of stairs twice a day grows which I explain my feelings is responsibility ... I hope that we will be able to work to dents of art restoration do take some old rather quickly. Hot water does not resolve the critical issues that have put this country in the dire situation it currently chemistry, but it is so limited that any exist in the summer in most buildings. finds itself.” theoretical explanation is lost. But the most depressing feeling was to Mr. Moroz’s victory surprised many. The election would be a dead heat, said many There is an advantage to such a single know that I was better off than most of deputies from the centrist and right-leaning blocs ... they thought the 170 votes needed to focused study: graduates from the Art the population, because I did not have to elect a new leader of Parliament would not allow any of the four candidates to win the Institute demonstrate an artistic ability worry about employment, food and mandate on the first ballot. Mr. Moroz has strong backing as the new head of Ukraine’s seldom reached in our system of art edu- clothing. Living in Maine, a person is not legislative body. He is supported by the Socialist Party of Ukraine, the Communist cation. Party of Ukraine and the Agrarian Party, a force that issues him at least 120 votes of used to seeing little children begging all One of the greatest parts of this the 336 in Parliament. day just to get enough money to buy a exchange program was the integration of The reaction to Mr. Moroz’s election was fast and non-compromising. “This shows loaf of bread. the daily life and the local culture that that Ukraine is returning to its Communist roots,” said Deputy Serhii Holovatyi. Despite the very visible economic diffi- was different from my own. Instead of Vyacheslav Chornovil predicted: “Inevitably, a major confrontation will occur in culties, people exist with a love of life that viewing a culture from a distance, I was Parliament. Even if Moroz leans slightly to the center, he will be drawn back to the people in the U.S. may never find. I met so left. He has only 15 Socialists in Parliament and must rely on the Communists.” many wonderful people; they all welcomed me with a sense of everlasting friendship. Source: “Socialist Party Chairman Moroz elected speaker of Parliament” by Roman Michael Stevens is a student at the Woronowycz, Kyiv Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly, May 22, 1994 (No. 21). University of Maine in Orono. (Continued on page 11) No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

teacher graduate (master teacher) from the P E R S P E C T I V E S Aid should be used teacher training seminar has trained 20 new teachers in a given oblast. These B Y AN D R E W FE D Y N S K Y to fight corruption teachers then work with the master teach- Dear Editor: ers to train other colleagues in the oblast in the new methodology. This process expos- On April 24, I testified before the House es teachers to Western intellectual thought The carrot and the stick Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and reduces their dependency on the old regarding foreign aid to Ukraine. My case Russian school of thinking. Three cheers to the Clinton administra- dence had been achieved. As for the nation- as an American investor in the Grand Since the beginning of our teacher pro- tion for standing firm on aid to Ukraine, and alists – with no platform to take Ukraine Hotel in Lviv is widely known in Ukraine, gram, three teachers from Sumy Oblast, three cheers to Congress for investigating beyond the national emblem, flag, anthem, as well as in the U.S. and Europe. two teachers from Chernihiv Oblast, one corruption that threatens Ukraine’s future. language, etc. – they’ve splintered into a I feel that the article regarding this teacher from Poltava Oblast and one Make no mistake about it: the United States hundred irrelevant factions. hearing by Michael Sawkiw Jr. (May 4) teacher from Lviv Oblast have been recog- invests a lot of money in Ukraine, but Rep. Now please don’t get me wrong about is less than accurate. nized by the Ministry of Education for their Tom Foglietta (D-Pa.) had it right when he Leonid Kravchuk; he’s one of my heroes. Briefly, my testimony underlined the excellence in teaching and/or leadership in argued in the House Appropriations His role in Ukrainian history is the same as huge problems American investors face in educational reform. One teacher from Subcommittee on Foreign Operations that Hetman Ivan Mazepa’s, only President Ukraine because of corruption on the part Poltava had been invited by Cushing $300 million is a small amount to invest Kravchuk succeeded where Hetman of government officials. At the same time, I Academy in Ashburne, Mass., to spend the when the goal is to prevent a recurrence of Mazepa failed. Mr. Kravchuk’s other great made a strong case for the fact that there are fall semester 1996 as an intern/associate the Cold War. And make no mistake about service to Ukraine was to conduct a fair and government officials who want to clean up teacher of English as a second language. this: if Ukraine fails to establish itself as an free election, then relinquish power to his the corruption in Ukraine – and U.S. for- We are proud of these teachers. They independent, democratic country and is s u c c e s s o r . eign aid is a tool in advancing the cause. have done much to better education in reabsorbed into a new Russian empire, a Unfortunately, the price for leading Ukraine out from under Russian domina- I told subcommittee members that Ukraine. They strive for excellence despite renewed era of hostility would be virtually tion was preserving the old way of doing U.S. foreign aid should not be denied to the deplorable economic conditions they inevitable and the costs of that would be things. In 1991, that may have been the Ukraine, but that this aid must be used to face on the job and at home. They realize i n c a l c u l a b l e . only way. Now, however, anyone with a help fight corruption and thereby help that the true beneficiaries of their efforts That’s why we need the administra- project has to go to the same army of Ukraine make a fundamental turnaround are the children, the future of Ukraine. tion’s firmness on aid to Ukraine with bureaucrats who had served during Soviet from its downward economic slide. Congress’ scepticism on how that aid is If you would like more information times. Instead of the hammer and sickle, about this program, or would like to share spent. Now the ball is in President Leonid Marta Fedoriw Kuchma’s court to take on the corruption there’s a tryzub on the wall, but the same Allentown, Pa. your thoughts with us, please contact: The maddening forms have to be completed Teacher Training Program for Teachers that is Ukraine’s biggest enemy. There’s a lot riding on the outcome. and sent down the hall to be stamped, then from Ukraine, Modern Language Dept., upstairs to be validated, then back to the Siena College, Loundonville, NY 12211; For most people in the West, Ukraine is Teachers’ program still a relatively novel concept. “Part of oblast to be confirmed and on and on ... or Americans for Democracy in Ukraine, Inherent in each encounter, it seems, is P.O. Box Albany, NY 12202. Russia” is how the popular mind defined notes successes Ukraine. That definition, was firmly, albeit the arrogance of petty authority, and Lydia Tarnawsky partially, based on reality. For more than implicit in each transaction is the bribe. Dear Editor: Loudonville, N.Y. 300 years, Ukraine was a colony of Russia And that’s where the impression comes that corruption is rampant. It is, and it has Each year we have shared with the with the Kremlin calling all the shots. The to stop if Ukraine is to be taken seriously, if readers of The Ukrainian Weekly a report tsars even referred to Ukraine as “Little Ukraine is to prosper. That’s President about our Summer Teacher Training UCCLA, not UCC, Russia.” Later, in the Soviet era, Ukraine was a “Soviet socialist republic.” The Kuchma’s challenge. He, too, is a man of Seminar for Teachers of English from history who has already made a mark by Ukraine, a program co-sponsored by Siena took the initiative economy, the political system and every aspect of life were controlled and coordi- stabilizing the currency and pushing the College and Americans for Democracy in Verkhovna Rada to ratify the Constitution. Ukraine, Inc. (ADU), in Albany, N.Y. Dear Editor: nated from the Kremlin in Moscow. The Russian language prevailed on the streets Congress and the media have been Each year we wrote about the success of In the April 13 story “Canadian tough on Ukraine recently, and they of Ukraine, in the media, in the schools. our summer program. This time we would Cabinet Minister Meets with Ukrainians” should be. But they also need to under- To all appearances, the country truly was like to share with the readers, many of I was quoted as saying that the Ukrainian stand where Ukraine has come from and “part of Russia.” whom are financial supporters of our pro- Canadian Congress received funding share the vision of where the country is For generations, an ocean of blood was gram, what their support, and that of oth- under Canada’s Court Challenges going. Ukraine is a troubled society, its spilled and millions of lives were ruined to ers, has helped us realize. Program to pursue legal clarification on population depleted by three generations enforce that view. The result was two soci- In the past five years, the Siena the issue of redress. I was misquoted and of famine, mass murder and war, its peo- eties: the vast majority that was afraid to lift College/ADU program has: wish to correct any misunderstanding. ple traumatized by decades of terror. its head or its voice, and the small elite that • Conducted training seminars for The agency that succeeded in its applica- The old has not yet died and the new is enforced a privileged lifestyle using the teachers from Ukrainian speaking schools tion under the program is the Ukrainian struggling to be born. The networks devel- tsarist Okhrana, the Cheka, NKVD, KGB in: Sumy Oblast (1992), Chernihiv Oblast Canadian Civil Liberties Association – oped by the KGB that interlock with the and other terrorist organizations. When the (1993), Poltava Oblast (1994), Lviv Oblast an association that has actively and con- bureaucracies of the Soviet central planners end came in the summer of 1991, everyone (1995) and Volyn Oblast (1996); sistently worked in defense of civil liber- are still intact, now plying what passes for • Established an oblast Teacher was caught by surprise and no one, it turns business in Ukraine. It’s very worrisome, ties in Canada and the rights of out, was ready for real change. Resource Center in: Okhtyrka, Sumy Ukrainian Canadians. The UCCLA ini- but it cannot cancel what happened five and The changes, of course, have been Oblast (1993), Chernihiv, Chernihiv Oblast tiative is an important step in the process a half years ago when Ukrainians went to (1994), Lviv, Lviv Oblast (1995), momentous. Ukraine has an army that the polls for the nation’s first free nation- of redressing the historical injustice of wears a “tryzub” (trident) on its shoulder Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast (in process). Ukrainian Canadian internment and sig- wide election: more than 90 percent reject- Each center houses instructional technolo- bars. The blue-and-yellow banner flies from ed the old, evil system and voted for the nificant contribution in moving the issue all the flagpoles in Ukraine (well, nearly gy and a library of over 500 books. All forward to a satisfactory conclusion. vision of an independent country with a free four centers are networked with each other. all). First the karbovanets and now the hryv- market economy. The vast majority that had • Helped over 800 teachers of English in Bohdan Kordan nia have replaced the ruble. The Ukrainian been silent for generations finally raised its Ukraine improve their qualifications. Each Saskatoon national anthem blared from loudspeakers voice and said “yes” to Ukraine. at the Olympic Games. Ukrainian was Three weeks after The New York Times declared the official state language. And so published the article that brought Congress on ... down on corruption in Ukraine, the news- To The Weekly Contributors: In a way, Ukrainian independence paper published an interview with 84-year- meant total victory for the nationalists – old Sir John Templeton, “the dean of inter- We greatly appreciate the materials – feature articles, news stories, press clip- everything the dissidents had fought for national investing.” His advice for the most pings, letters to the editor, and the like – we receive from our readers. was won. In many other ways, though, In order to facilitate preparation of The Ukrainian Weekly, we ask that the guide- promising investment opportunity in the little has changed. lines listed below be followed. world today? You guessed it: Ukraine. • News stories should be sent in not later than 10 days after the occurrence of a Lenin’s portrait might have come down Despite the difficulties, despite the corrup- given event. and Shevchenko’s replaced him, but the tion, he sees the same promise that 90 per- • Information about upcoming events must be received one week before the portrait was hung on the same nail. Seen cent of Ukrainians saw when they voted for date of The Weekly edition in which the information is to be published. from another perspective, therefore, inde- independence in December 1991. They bet • All materials must be typed and double-spaced. pendence was simply something the their lives. Sir John is telling investors that • Newspaper and magazine clippings must be accompanied by the name of the nomenklatura (the small ruling class) had to it’s now safe to bet their money. publication and the date of the edition. do to survive. After all, Leonid Kravchuk, It’s less than six years after the col- • Photographs submitted for publication must be black and white (or color with independent Ukraine’s first president, was lapse of the Soviet Union, and the stakes good contrast). Captions must be provided. Photos will be returned only when so also the ideology chief of the Communist are too high for the United States to turn requested and accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. Party of Ukraine, the organization that had its back on Ukraine. Aid to Ukraine will • Full names and their correct English spellings must be provided. fought against Ukrainian independence pay the United States, indeed the world, • Persons who submit any materials must provide a phone number where they with every resource it had, including prison, many dividends for years to come. It’s an may be reached during the work day if any additional information is required. torture and terror. That organization, that investment Congress should make on government, remained intact after indepen- behalf of the American people. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 No. 20

BOOK NOTES Russian nationality policies A collection of short stories JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Dr. Anna JERSEY CITY, N.J. — “Modern Procyk’s “Russian Nationalism and Ukrainian Short Stories,” edited by George Ukraine,” released in 1995 by the S. N. Luckyj, is a collection of 15 short sto- Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies ries written in a number of literary styles by Press, analyzes the nationality policies of some of 20th century Ukraine’s leading the Russian Volunteer Army and Russian writers, among them Vasyl Stefanyk, “liberals” in the years 1917-1920. Mykhailo Kotsiubinsky, Volodymyr The book questions whether the chief Vynnychenko, Yevhen Hutsalo, Mykola priority of the White movement in the Vinhranovsky and others. years following the tsar’s abdication was The text, first released in 1973 and re- in fact the defeat of the Bolsheviks under released in 1995, contains works written Lenin’s tutelage, and instead suggests that between 1897 and 1968. It is intended the White movement, which was an amal- primarily for students of Ukrainian lan- gam of monarchist, liberal (Kadet), and guage and literature, and has been used even socialist-leaning organizations and widely in advanced language instruction. ideologies, placed the “unity and indivisi- The book is presented in Ukrainian bility” of the Russian Empire in first place, with a parallel English translation, and its and considered the struggle against face-to-face arrangement allows instruc- Russian Bolshevism secondary. tors and students to discuss and compare Dr. Procyk’s work details the conflicts subtleties of language, idioms, etc., with within the White movement’s attitude ease. The content and structure of towards, and relations with, the Ukrainian “Modern Ukrainian Short Stories” make National Republic, Hetman and Directory it an excellent tool for Slavic and governments, relations between the Ukrainian studies programs, and the sto- Volunteer Army, the various Kyiv govern- Dr. Anna Procyk received her Ph.D. ries will be of interest to the general Press, 1963; 1971). ments, the Don Krug and the Kuban Kozak from Columbia University in 1973. She reader as well. Published by Ukrainian Academic Rada, and the White movement’s attempts teaches history at The School of Visual George S.N. Luckyj is professor emer- Press, the book is available by mail (with mixed results) to undermine Entente Arts in New York City. itus of Russian and Ukrainian literatures through: Modern Ukrainian Press, 6931 recognition of any Ukrainian government. “Russian Nationalism and Ukraine” is at the University of Toronto. He was a Yosemite St., Englewood, CO 80112; or According to Dr. Procyk, “The available for $39.95 (in the U.S.) or $42.75 co-editor of Ukraine: A Concise by telephone (303) 770-1220. Price: Volunteer Army failed to defeat the (in Canada), plus $4 shipping and handling, Encyclopedia (University of Toronto $27.50 per copy. Bolsheviks because it was unable and applicable to both U.S. and Canadian sales. unwilling to come to terms with the To order, contact: CIUS Press, 352 Ukrainian question. At critical junctures Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, Two-volume directory of physicians during the Russian Civil War, its struggle Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E8 Canada. against an independent Ukraine overshad- Credit card orders may be faxed to (403) by Dr. Oleh Wolansky or are actively involved in the life of the owed its struggle against the Bolsheviks.” 492-4967. Ukrainian community. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – In 1994, Apart from biographical data, the vol- under the auspices of the Shevchenko ume includes introductory remarks by Scientific Society in Lviv and the Dr. Yaroslav Hanitkevych, professor of Ukrainian Medical Association of North the Lviv Medical Institute, the book’s America (UMANA) the first part of chief editor; comments by Dr. Pundy; Air Ukraine “Ukrainski Likari” (Ukrainian Physicians), and remarks in English by Dr. Paul Dzul, a bio-bibliographical directory of National Airlines Ukrainian physicians, was published in the president of the World Federation of Ukrainian language. This volume contains Ukrainian Medical Associations and edi- tor of the Journal of the Ukrainian Starting May 14, 1997 data on 428 Ukrainian physicians, primari- ly those who lived in the western Ukraine, Medical Association of North America. year-round but also some living in foreign countries. The volume also includes articles non-stop flights The author of the book, Dr. Pavlo about the activities of Ukrainian medical Pundy, a renowned physician, is the offi- societies of the United States, Canada cial archivist of the Ukrainian Medical and other countries. Especially interest- Association of North America and the ing is the account of pioneer Ukrainian NEW YORK - LVIV World Federation of Ukrainian Medical physicians in the U.S. in the late 19th Associations. century. This hard-cover volume is 446 every Wednesday In 1996 the second part of Dr. Pundy’s pages long and includes 497 illustra- with continuing service to Kyiv directory was published in Lviv, also in t i o n s . Ukrainian. It contains information on 678 The directory may be purchased by writ- physicians, including dentists, as well as ing to the following address: Pavlo Pundy, Air Ukraine is offering the most 49 pharmacists who are members of the M.D., 3258 N. 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DATELINE NEW YORK: A Lincoln Center presentation by Helen Smindak

Ukrainian American folk dancers trained in ballet, character and modern dance, and singers who make up the largest mixed chorus outside Ukraine combined their talents at Lincoln Center Sunday night, May 11. Their skilled efforts resulted in a panoply of vivid cos- tumes, unique choreography, fine choral interpretations and outstanding dance work that the standing-room- olny audience applauded with gusto. At the end, the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of America assembled on the stage of Alice Tully Hall to acknowledge a standing ovation. Appropriately for Mothers’ Day, the concert was dedi- cated to all mothers “because none of us would be here without them,” noted a concert announcer before the show. Although the 65-member Dumka Chorus, directed by Vasyl Hrechynsky, turned in its usual fine performance, the evening belonged to the Syzokryli dancers – close to 40 young men and women who danced their hearts out, clearly enjoying the exhilaration of Ukrainian folk dancing, the benefits of a spacious stage and the vigor- ous applause of the audience. While the majority of dances extolled folk dance, the opening number was a modern dance, a re-enactment of early Ukrainian history titled “Ikona.” Icon figures came to life in the ikonostas segment, gliding slowly and gracefully about the stage and assuming striking postures and poses as they portrayed events in the New Members of the Syzokryli ensemble as they performed recently at the Verkhovyna Ukrainian Youth Festival. Testament. The scene shifted to the pagan era of Kyivan Rus’, with dancers performing hahilky and pagan ritu- and the chorus from Mykola Lysenko’s opera “The Oksana Tsiselska, and recordings to Electronova. als, and others showing Princess Olha’s conversion to Drowned Maiden.” The Lysenko work began with a quiet As might be expected, a concert by non-professional Christianity, her sainthood and the removal of pagan love refrain by the male singers, eliciting a bright response groups was not entirely without deficiencies, but these idols. The entrance of Prince Volodymyr the Great, from the women’s section and finally breaking into a live- were minor – a soloist’s voice occasionally drowned out holding aloft a huge cross to symbolize the baptism of ly dialogue between the two groups. by the chorus, a gap now and then in a dance pattern, Ukraine, brought the scenario to a dramatic conclusion. Filaret Kolessa’s “If I Could Go Dancing,” set to and a lack of volume in the recorded music that accom- Conceived and directed by Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky lyrics by Taras Shevchenko, received excellent solo panied dance routines. to music by S. Liapunov in commemoration of Ukraine’s work from soprano Swiatoslava Zyla-Kaczaraj (the Mrs. Pryma-Bohachevsky, founder and director of the millennium of Christianity, “Ikona” was graced by beau- soloist as well for “Ave Maria”), alto Oksana Lykhovyd Syzokryli ensemble since its creation in 1978, remarked tiful costumes and skillful lighting that transformed gold and tenor Omelan Helbig. The chorus ended with a pre- after the performance: “I always would like to do better, lamé gowns to bronze- and rose-hued garments. Principal sentation with Lysenko’s arrangement of “Vesnianky,” but one must remember that many of the dancers were soloists were Lida Kulbida, as the Oranta, mother of a selection of exuberant spring songs. performing on a large stage for the first time.” God; Ania Bohachevsky Lonkevych (Princess Olha), Performing first in formal attire that featured bright The director/choreographer, who dreams of taking the Christopher Gates (Crucifixion), and Mark Sklaryk green gowns with gold neckline embellishment (done ger- Syzokryli dancers on a tour of major U.S. and Canadian (Grand Prince Volodymyr). Other dancers took the roles dan-style) for the women and evening attire for the men, cities but notes that “we need a sponsor,” has dedicated of winged archangels, saints and archers in scarlet capes the Dumka Chorus appeared on stage after the intermission herself to teaching since she opened her own dance school and silver helmets, with the entire cast appearing as sol- in folk costumes of the Poltava region, thus setting the tone in New York City in 1963. The Lviv-born soloist with the diers and citizens. for Dennis Sichynsky’s ode to the Dnipro River and a vari- Lviv State Theater of Opera and Ballet and prima ballerina The traditional welcome dance, “Pryvit,” performed ety of popular folk songs. Solos in “The Roaring Dnipro” at the Innsbruck State Opera House also teaches classes in by the full ensemble and ending with the respectful and Evhen Kozak’s “Stoyit Hora Vysokaya” (A High Astoria, N.Y., in Fairfield, Conn., Albany and the New offering of bread and salt, was notable for the charming Mountain), a yearning for lost youth, were handled, by bari- Jersey communities of Newark and Whippany. movements of the women holding embroidered ritual tone Ronald Liteplo and tenor Borys Kekish, respectively. The Dumka Chorus, founded by emigres in New York towels as they moved in circle formations. The chorus offered a lively interpretation of songs of 48 years ago, aims to bring the richness of Ukrainian folk, With the greetings over, the dancers turned their the highlands as arranged by Lysenko in “Verkhovyno” classical, liturgical and contemporary music to the world. energies and skills to the joys of Ukrainian folk dancing and these folk songs: “On the Eve of Kupalo,” a mid- Directed for the past five years by Mr. Hrechynsky, a in the Volyn, Bukovyna and Lemko regions of Ukraine. summer-festival melody arranged by Ivan Bidak with teacher of conducting at the Lviv Conservatory, the chorus High-spirited and marked by nimble footwork, alto Natalia Honcharenko as soloist, and Mykola has given concerts throughout the U.S. and Europe and “Volynianka” was a flirtatious dance that had the men Rakov’s arrangement of “Oy Dub” (The Oak Tree), a received the Mykola Lysenko award for musical achieve- twirling the girls like tops, causing striped skirts to bil- spirited repartee between men’s and women’s voices ment and performance during its 1995 tour of Ukraine. low out like mini-parachutes. that concluded this portion on a good-humored note. The concert was sponsored by the Self-Reliance A Bukovynian medley brought out eight couples to Program notes credit costumes to Christine Buk, Aneta Federal Credit Union of New York and the Ukrainian demonstrate the intricate footwork and head bobbing Koval, Anna Mandzy, Lydia Pastushak and Olenka National Association, with partial funding from the typical of the dances of Bukovyna, the women attired in Yurchuk; lighting to Yuriy Denysenko, logo design to New York State Council on the Arts. striped wrap skirts and unusual feather-tipped head- dresses, the men sporting black vests over white trousers and long tunics. In the Lemko number, men in blue vests that matched the deep blue of the women’s aprons and cropped jackets took the spotlight with syn- chronized prysidky (squatting steps). In the second half of the show, the Syzokryli ensemble concentrated on the Hutsul region – “Hutsulian Rhapsody,” a stylized romantic dance intended to illustrate the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains; “Vorozhennia,” a dance focusing on young women’s games with a wedding wreath to invoke the happiness of love; and a Hutsul wed- ding dance showing Hutsul courtship customs and atten- dants dressing a bride for her wedding, culminating in a kaleidoscope of whirling dancers. The traditional Hopak dance from Poltava that has become a familiar conclusion to any Ukrainian dance pro- gram was performed as the evening’s finale, with the entire company participating in a spectacular display of nicely coordinated movements and patterns. As usual, the men stole the spotlight as they frolicked in saber play and acro- batic feats – daredevil leaps, backward flips and a variety of fast-moving, exciting squats. In the role of the men’s leader, Andrij Cybyk, stood out as a dancer and a showman. For its part, the Dumka Chorus appeared twice during the evening, performing both classical compositions and animated folk songs. With Mr. Hrechynsky directing and Genya Paley at the keyboard of a grand piano, the ensem- ble offered Andriy Hnatyshyn’s reverential “Ave Maria” Young men of the Syzokryli troupe leaping in a traditional Ukrainian Kozak dance. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 No. 20

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The children are very talented; each performer evoked an emotional fer- vor that charged the audience. It was refreshing to know that some people are passing down the traditional Ukrainian heritage. I would hate to see a culture Seen above at the annual Plast Debutante Ball held by the youth organization’s branch in Newark, N.J., are the debutantes lose its heritage for the sake of becoming and their escorts: Larysa Zalisko and Roman Bauer; Tamara Chirovsky and Dennis Burachinsky; Deanna Burachinsky and contemporary. Too much of the tradi- Adrian Chraplyvy; Kristina Padkowsky and Stephan Vitvitsky; Antonia Korduba and Markian Rybak; Eugenia Olesnicky and tional Ukrainian culture has been diluted Alex Welyczkowski; Christina Shandor and Stefan Kachala; Taisa Welhasch and Stephan Kolodiy; Lisa Mylanytch and Vasyl by the Russian culture. Liteplo; Melanie Lebedowitch and Borys Tatunchak; Danusia Lukiw and Matthew Rakowsky. The ball took place at the In my studies of art restoration at the Marriott Hotel in East Hanover, N.J., on February 1 with music provided by the Tempo and Luna orchestras. Kharkiv Institute for the Industrial Arts I was able to participate in the restora- tion of a 19th century icon. I was able to ìÍ‡ªÌҸ͇ Ù¥χ ◊äÄêèÄíà” utilize my knowledge derived from Home Improvement, Roofing, Brick Pointing, organic chemistry. There are many Plumbing, Bathrooms, Electric chemicals that aid in the restoration of Painting and Welding. paintings, with ethanol being very use- Fully insured. Tel. (718) 738-9413 ful in removing dirt from the varnish Beeper (917) 491-6150 layer and removing thick areas of oil buildup. The more complex chemicals consist of phenol and certain ketones that aid in the destruction of microor- TRACE YOUR UKRAINIAN ROOTS ganisms. Soyuzivka Springfest ‘97 In order to restore a painting back to Genealogical research in areas of Donetsk, its original appearance, chemical analy- Luhansk, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv. Memorial Day Weekend May 23-26, 1997 sis is used to determine the type of Honest, reliable, and reasonable. American We invite everyone to join us for a fun filled celebration of spring! ground that the paint lays in. The use of UV light analysis aids in the discovery references available. We also care for graves Room Rate per night: Standard $60 ... Deluxe $70 if the painting has been altered in any in cemetries in these areas. Write for informa- extra adult $10 ... children free to age 16 way. Roentgen analysis allows for the The above prices include tax & gratuities inspection of the layer beneath the tion: Vladimir Ostrovsky, P.O. Box 101, ground layer in order to view the origi- Donetsk, 340000, Ukraine. F r i d a y : Party in the Trembita Lounge from 9 til?? Free hors d’oeuvres nal cartoon of the artist. Springfest Happy Hour 11 pm – Midnight *all drinks half price* Each process in restoration is very time consuming and must not be rushed. Party continues all evening...yippee!!! Acting with haste can destroy the piece. POSITION AVAILABLE Live music: Midnight Bigus with guest appearance by Darka & Slavko In the restoration program at Kharkiv for two board-eligible or certified cardiologists (invasive and If you have an instrument bring it along and join the JAM Institute, a self-motivated person could non-invasive) to join a growing group in Jacksonville, Florida. Restaurant dining at “The Winter Inn” open 6-9 pm Attractive salary and benefits. Preferably of Ukrainian descent. S a t u r d a y : Breakfast available Mainhouse Dining Room served from 8-10 am get a lot accomplished. However, there Please call or write: tends to be a lot of waiting around for Mark Mostovych MD, 120 Seabury Circle Ponte, Vedra Beach, Veranda Ball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, hiking...etc. materials. There are only enough tools Florida 32082; Tel.: (904) 280-0517 Enjoy the Clam & Shrimp Bake – BBQ at the Veselka Patio 11:30 am - 3 pm for one or two students, with the entire Happy Hour Trembita Lounge: 4:30 - 6:00 pm *all drinks half price* department of 20 or so students having Restaurant dining at “The Winter Inn” from 6 pm - 10 pm (last seating 9:30 pm) to share everything. 10 pm - Dance featuring BURLAKY from Montreal - $10.00 at the door It is ironic that one professor’s salary S u n d a y : Breakfast available Mainhouse Dining Room served from 8-10 am in this country could support the depart- Veranda Ball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, hiking...etc. ment in Ukraine for an entire year. Most Enjoy the Clam & Shrimp Bake – BBQ at the Veselka Patio between 11:30 - 3 pm equipment and tools are over 30 years Happy Hour Trembita Lounge: 4:30 - 6:00 pm *all drinks half price* old. Amazingly enough, even though Restaurant Dining at “The Winter Inn” from 6 pm - 10 pm (last seating 9:30 pm) there is so much disorder and lack of 10 pm - Dance featuring FATA MORGANA – $10.00 at the door funding, the students create the most M o n d a y : Enjoy morning coffee & danish in the Mainhouse lobby from 8-10 am amazing works. The ability of the stu- Brunch in the Mainhouse dining Room from 10 am - 1 pm. dents is extremely advanced. I feel very grateful for having had the ALL MEALS, DANCES, DRINKS ARE ON A PAY AS YOU GO RATE opportunity to participate in the cultural Don’t wait, don’t delay make your reservation TODAY – Call 914-626-5641 x 141 exchange. Not only was it socially fulfill- ing and educational, I was able to learn something I plan on using in my career. I highly support the continuation of this Need a back issue? exchange program, which would allow students to not only learn what is in a text- If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, book, but also to see how other cultures send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, approach education and learning. The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 No. 20

Ukrainian pro hockey update by Ihor Stelmach

1996-1997 NHL wrap-up Those Whalers did not make the post- season, as usual, and decided to load up the COME WORK WITH US Some firsts and lasting impressions from moving vans, leaving Hartford for greener SOYUZIVKA AWAITS!! the 1996-1997 NHL regular season: ($$$) pastures in North Carolina. Curtis WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS • Martin Brodeur leads the NHL in Leschyshyn (77-4-18-22-38) and Alexander FOR THE 1997 SUMMER SEASON goals-against average and earns 10 Godynyuk (55-1-6-7-41) were both more POSITIONS AVAILABLE BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS: shutouts, but isn’t expected to make the first than capable defensive defensemen. The Boston Bruins did not make the ✺ Folk Entertainers all-star team. Ukrainian Terry Sawchuk was ✺ Camp Counselors the last goalie to accomplish that double playoffs and immediately fired coach Steve ✺ Activities Personnel and not earn a berth on the first all-star Kasper, who had less talent to work with ✺ Food Service Personnel team. Dominik Hasek stands in Brodeur’s than any expansion team in the ‘90’s. ✺ Dining Room/Q-Cafe Personnel way; Harry Lumley upstaged the great Captain Ray Bourque often skated and ✺ Housekeeping Personnel Sawchuk in 1954-1955. defended alone (50 points in 62 games). ✺ General Worker (Grounds maintenance, setups etc.) Total youth movement here with two of the ✺ Gift Shop Person • Boston is last for the first time since 1966-1967, ending a record 30-year playoff top amateur draft picks coming up. We are looking for young hard-working students to become part of a unique team, and to s t r e a k . The New Jersey Devils returned to their experience the wonderful atmosphere that SOYUZIVKA has to offer, while also enjoying a • Colorado finishes first over all, outlast- recent winning ways by claiming the fun-filled summer. ing Dallas and New Jersey. Atlantic Division title. Goaltender Martin UNA membership is required. Preference will be given to previous employees Brodeur led the league in goals against and those who are able to come early in June and stay through Labor Day. • Ottawa makes the playoffs for the first time after four seasons of futility and 58 (1.88) and was second in save percentage Previous employees deadline – April 15th 1997 (92.7). The acquisition of two-way Doug Please submit your application by May 1st 1997 years of cold storage. The last time Ottawa made the NHL playoffs was 1929-1930. Gilmour gave the Devils a tremendous push For applications – please call or fax Soyuzivka at the numbers listed above. • Average goals per game dips below toward their third-best in the league, 104 6.00 (5.8) for the first time since 1969- points. Dave Andreychuk (82-27-34-61-48) 1970, the last time Gordie Howe made the tied for third in plus/minus with a strong all-star team. Howe wanted to make a +38. Kenny Daneyko (77-2-7-9-70) pro- comeback this season, but mercifully it was tected Brodeur by clearing the crease and Ukrainian Dance Workshop & Camp a b o r t e d . getting the puck out of the zone. Right behind those pesky Devils were Verkhovyna, Glen Spey, NY • There were no 60-goal scorers for the first time since 1979-1980, but Jaromir Jagr the Philadelphia Flyers, led by winger John Roma Pryma Bohachevsky was on pace for 65 before being injured. LeClair (82-50-47-97-58), the league’s top artistic director • All Canadian teams finish with sub- plus/minus guy with a +44, and fourth best .500 records, a first since the “Original Six” scorer. Captain Eric Lindros enjoyed a good campaign, which was injury-riddled as Workshop June 29-July 20, 1997 era. Edmonton is last in overtime; Vancouver is last in performance vs. pay- usual. Dale Hawerchuk (51-12-22-34-32) Ages 16 and older for advanced dancers roll; Ottawa is last over all (oops, force of was a solid second-line contributor when Dance Camp July 27-August 9, 1997 habit); Montreal is last in penalty killing; not out with injuries. Ages 7-16 intermediate and beginners Calgary is last down the stretch; and The no-name Florida Panthers continued Toronto is last to realize capricious cuts to to be a thorn in everyone’s side by playing clever, trapping and defensive hockey. All correspondence/inquiries to: payroll results in chaos. • The NHL is the first league to use Goalie John Vanbiesbrouck put up amazing Ukrainian Dance Workshop/Camp numbers: a goals against of 2.29 and a 91.9 c/o Roma Pryma Bohachevsky video review and then screws it up with save percentage, both fifth best. David 523 E. 14th St., Apt. 3B goal crease applications. It won’t be the last Nemirovsky (39-7-7-14-32) won a regular New York, NY 10009 time the league messes up a good idea. job heading on into the playoffs. (212) 677-7187 • Mario Lemieux officially finishes first The New York Rangers had an up-and- in scoring with 122 points in 76 games down regular season full of inconsistencies. (including two assists in a farewell perfor- Wayne “The Great” Gretzky (82-25-72-97- mance in Boston, where he launched his 28) exceeded all expectations during a career in 1984). Bruins’ defenseman Dean remarkable season, tying for fourth in scor- Malkoc unofficially finishes last in NHL ing and first in assists. Norris Trophy scoring with zero points in 33 games, the favorite Brian Leetch led all defensemen in highest number of games in which a skater scoring (82-20-58-78-40), and Mark Mes- didn’t record a single point. sier was Mark Messier, most of the time. • Goalies combine for 127 shutouts. Washington, Tampa Bay and the young Never in the modern era have so many Islanders did not qualify for the playoffs. made so few mistakes. Despite a blockbuster trade for three Now, our annual regular season NHL crafty veterans (forwards Adam Oates and recap, highlighting key team performers Rick Tocchet plus goaler Bill Ranford), the and all Ukrainian performances. Capitals’ let’s-win-now strategy backfired. Starting in the Eastern Conference, the Peter Bondra (77-46-31-77-72) carried the league’s biggest surprise over all was the offensive load and was great. Steve Northeast Division champion Buffalo Konowalchuk (78-17-25-42-67) was okay. Sabres. They did it with phenomenal goal- Underachieving Andrei Nikolishin (71-9- tending (Dominik Hasek fourth in goals 19-28-32) was not. Maybe it’s coach Jim against, 2.27, and first in save percentage, Schoenfeld’s system. 93.0), a gritty defense (Alexei Zhitnik, 80- Lightning did not strike in any way, 7-28-35-95) and tough aggressive play (the shape or form, as Tampa’s hockey program NHL’s second most penalized team). took a few steps backward. Expect changes. Pittsburgh’s Penguins were led by the tri- GM Mike Milbury probably should have umvirate of the league’s leading scorer (the accomplished a bit more with his rebuilding retiring Super Mario Lemieux 76-50-72- on Long Island. Ziggy Palffy notched 48 122-65), the league’s next great superstar goals and 90 points. Defenseman Bryan (Jaromir Jagr 63-47-48-95-40 and on pace Berard may win the Calder Trophy as top for 65 goals in 82 games) and the venerable NHL rookie after an 82-8-40-48-86 inau- veteran (Ron Francis 81-27-63-90-20). gural season. On the right track. Eddie Olczyk (79-25-30-55-51) proved to Glancing over at the Western be a still-valuable scoring asset after his Conference’s Central Division, we find arrival from L.A. in a late-season trade. surprise team number two in the league this The Ottawa Senators leapfrogged over season: the Dallas Stars. No hockey pundit perennial playoff teams like Montreal and anywhere could have predicted or expected Boston, making it into the post-season for 104 points (second over all) from this relo- the first time since re-entering the league. cated franchise. They did it with a total Alexei Yashin and Daniel Alfredsson led team effort, buying into coach Ken this young and improved squad. Oh, Hitchcock’s strategies. Two Stars shined Canada! Les Canadiens did not make the brightly: center Mike Modano had a break- playoffs and Mario Tremblay subsequently through year with a +43 as a great two-way resigned as coach, citing tremendous media and public pressure. (Continued on page 13) No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 13

the team to beat in the playoff race. Super- Pro hockey... stars and all-stars gallore! Start with captain (Continued from page 12) Joe Sakic (65-22-52-74-34), throw in phe- performer, and veteran Andy Moog in the nom-in-the-waiting Peter Forsberg (65-28- nets (second in goals against with a 2.15 58-86-73), second-top defenseman in scor- and a 91.3 percent saved). Richard ing Sandis Ozolinsh (80-23-45-68-88) and Matvichuk (57-5-7-12-87) was quite reli- close it out with the ever-valuable Patrick able on the blueline when not dogged by Roy (2.32 GA, 92.3 percent) in the nets. injuries. He returned for the playoffs. (To name just four.) Former top draft pick The always strong Detroit Red Wings Wade Belak (5-0-0-0-11) will be in training VOLUME 1. FROM PREHISTORY camp hoping for an NHL job in the fall. did not hit the 100-point plateau despite TO THE ELEVENTH CENTURY the offensive exploits of forward Brendan Disney’s Ducks rose a few notches in the Shanahan (81-47-41-88-131) and defense- league’s pecking order, finishing with the man Niklas Lidstrom (79-15-42-57-30, fourth-most points in the conference. third among defenders), and the fine Linemates Teemu Selanne (78-51-58-109- plus/minus totals of +38 of Vladimir 34, second in scoring and goals) and Paul Konstantinov. (He’s Russian, folks.) Kariya (69-44-55-99-6, third in scoring) lit- Sergei Fedorov (he’s Russian, too) erally carried this team on their backs. Guy slumped. Joey Kocur (34-2-1-3-70) skated Hebert was strong in goal. Brian Bellows a regular shift right into the playoffs. (69-16-15-31-220) proved a willing contrib- Coyotes fans saw the Phoenix rise in the utor, especially on the power play. southwest! All-Ukrainian Keith Tkachuk Edmonton barely snuck into the post- (81-52-34-86-228) led the league in goals season with their 81 points. GM Glen with 52. He was 10th in penalty minutes Sather has molded an inexpensive, talented (228). Young rearguard Oleg Tverdovsky young squad of hopefuls. This team could (82-10-45-55-30) blossomed into a future be a future Stanley Cup contender. Norris Trophy candidate despite a long Vancouver, Calgary, Los Angeles and goal-less draught most of the second half. San Jose round out the Pacific. Darcy Wakaluk (16-782-2.99-8-3-1-lSHO- The Canucks came close despite major 89.9) actually had won the starting goal- off-years turned in by their Russian tandem tender’s job prior to going down with a of Pavel Bure and Alexander Mogilny. Old- season-ending knee sprain. man river Dave Babych (78-5-22-27-38) St. Louis hockey fans stopped singing fully expects to be back on the blueline for the Blues when GM-coach-tsar Mike yet another campaign. Yevgeny Keenan was given the axe. New coach Joel Namestnikov (2-0-0-0-4) will probably get Quenneville righted this ship and sniper his last chance at the big time in 1997. Brett Hull and goalie Grant Fuhr provided Pugilist Gino Odjick led the NHL in penal- the leadership. Alex Vasilevski (3-0-0-0-2), ty minutes with 371. Big deal! a candidate for the big time next season, The Flames died out in Calgary as the saw limited action with the parent club. Saddledome faithful had little to cheer Chicago barely eeked into the post-season. about in 1996-1997. Rookie Jarome Iginla Goaltender Jeff Hackett surprised with led all rookie scorers (82-21-29-50-37). Vezina Trophy-like stats: 2.16 GA (3rd) Todd Hlushko (58-7-11-18-49) enjoyed a and a 92.7 save percentage. Tough guy very good first season with the parent club. Bob Probert was second in penalty minutes Dimitri Khristich (75-19-37-56-38) led (326). Dave Chyzowski (8-0-0-0-6) got a the Los Angeles Kings in scoring. His 56 brief cup of coffee with the Hawks. points led his team in scoring! Enough said Cliff Fletcher has totally lost control of about the Kings? the operation in Toronto. The lowly Leafs Apparently the 25 other NHL teams have talented veterans and promising knew the way to (or is it through) San Jose, youngsters, witness Mats Sundin (82-41- which went from a playoff team two years 53-94-59, seventh over all) and rookie running to the second worst team in the Sergei Berezin (73-26-16-41-2, fifth league. Pity poor Kelly Hrudey (48-2631- among all rookies). Mark Kolesar (7-0-0- 3.19-16-24-5-88.9) backing up a no-scoring 0-0) showed more last season. offense and the third most porous defense In the Pacific Division, the defending (278 goals allowed). Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche Coming up: a recap of the 1996-1997 retained their ranking as the top club and regular season in the minor leagues.

Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in conjunction with The Ukrainian National Association and Smoloskyp

are organizing a 6-week academic program on Ukrainian language, literature and culture

Academic courses: from July 14 to August 22, 1997 Program: from July 12 to August 25, 1997

Academic Program: Ukrainian language, contemporary history and literature All courses taught by professionals from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Introduction to current cultural and political life in Ukraine Excursions: visit historical monuments: churches, palaces, museums and theatres Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Program includes: 6-week academic course room and board in Kyiv excursion program cultural program transportation services in Ukraine $ 1,750.00 Due to limited number of participants we urge you to apply early. Deadline for applications May 26, 1997 For further information and applications please call the UNA - O. Trytjak Tel: 201 451-2200, Fax: 201 451-2093 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 No. 20

HERE’S ANEW, COST-EFFECTIVE WAY FOR YOU TO NETWORK A Directory of Services PREVIEW OF EVENTS (Continued from page 16) krainian usinesses Sunday, June 1 MacDonald Park. The consecration ceremo- U B ny will take place in the morning, to be fol- There are thousands of Ukrainian-owned businesses in North America. TORONTO: The Ukrainian Canadian Art lowed by a reception. This plaque is the sec- Foundation presents “Selo” (A Ukrainian Shouldn’t your company be featured in The Ukrainian Weekly? ond to be placed in British Columbia and Village), a collection of paintings and draw- the sixth that UCCLA’s efforts have helped ings by Christopher Griffin. For two raise, all through public subscription. Other months, Mr. Griffin traveled by one-speed HERITAGE VILLAGE PHARMACY plaques will be installed in Winnipeg, bicycle through the Carpathian Mountains. Brandon and Spirit Lake in 1997. For more elebrating its 10th anniversary in business, The Heritage With pen and ink, he captured the toil of the information on the Vernon ceremony con- Village Pharmacy of Southbury, CT., provides prescrip- harvest season as people worked in their tact Roman Chez, (250) 549-2763, or Borys fields and prepared for the winter season. Ctions, vitamins and medical equipment throughout the Sydoruk, (403) 251-5594. United States and also ships supplies to Ukraine. He was invited into peoples’ homes and lis- Prescriptions can be delivered anywhere within the tened to stories of life, hardship and love. ABINGTON, Pa.: The Ukrainian National Mr. Griffin’s paintings are inspired by the Women’s League of America Branch 67 is United States at the guaranteed lowest prices. warmth, generosity and strength of the peo- hosting an evening for sculptor Peter Heritage Village Pharmacy’s guaranteed delivery ser- ple he met. The opening reception is on Kapschutschenko on the occasion of his 80th vice to Ukraine offers either an express three-day delivery or June 1, at 3-7 p.m. at the art foundation, birthday. There will be an exhibit of Mr. regular courier shipment, which takes about three weeks. 2118A Bloor St. W. Gallery hours: Tuesday Kapschutschenko’s work as well as a video - Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and slide presentation of the artist’s recent Supplies may be sent either to a person’s home in Ukraine or The exhibit runs through June 16. For addi- exhibit in Kyiv. The exhibition will be held to the hospital where that person is a patient. tional information call (416) 766-6802. at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural The Heritage Village Pharmacy is owned by Jaroslaw Center, 700 Cedar Road, at 5 p.m., and will Saturday, June 7 and Lesia Palylyk, who are both active in the Ukrainian Yo u t h be followed by a reception. Admission: $10. VERNON, British Columbia: W o r k i n g Association. They are the parents of three children, Roman, Sunday, June 8 with the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Tatiana and Stefan. Association, the Vernon Branch of the HAMTRAMCK, Mich.: The Detroit The Palylyks, who reside in Ridgefield, CT., are both Ukrainian Canadian Congress will be Branch of the Ukrainian Music Institute of graduates of St. John’s University. installing a trilingual commemorative America presents Petro Lisowsky, violin, Lesia has a master’s degree in statistics and is a mem- plaque in memory of the Ukrainian and student of Eunja Kim, in a graduation ber of the Plast Spartanky. Jaroslaw has a BS degree in phar- other European men, women and children recital performing works by Bach, who were unjustly imprisoned as “enemy Kreisler, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Revutsky macy and is a registered pharmacist in both New York and aliens” in the Vernon concentration camp and Saint-Saens. The recital will take Connecticut. He is also the east coast organizational coordina- during Canada’s first national internment place at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian tor for the Ukrainian American Youth Association and V. P. of operations of 1914-1920. Opened on Catholic Church, 11700 McDougall, at 2 its Yonkers Branch. September 18, 1914, the Vernon camp p.m. Prof. Daria Hordynsky-Karanowycz, For information, or to place an order, call Heritage remained in operation until February 20, UMIA president, will be present at the 1920, well after the end of World War I. recital. Free admission. For further infor- Village Pharmacy toll free at 1-800-RX-UKRAINA (1-800-798- The plaque will stand on the actual site of mation contact Maria Lisowsky, (810) 5724) or fax them at 203-264-6150. the camp, in what is today known as 879-8167.

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25 by the Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Federal Credit Union. For more informa- BRIGHTON, Mich.: The Chernyk tion contact Christian Shalay, (810) 977- Ukrainian Sport Club of Detroit will be 2429, or Vlodko Hnatiuk, (313) 875- hosting the second annual Great Lakes 4122. Web page at http://members. Cup Soccer Tournament at Dibrova a o l . c o m / S t o n e K r a z y / u s c . h t m l Estate. A two-day golf tournament has been added this year. The soccer compe- Saturday, May 24 tition will have men’s open and men’s NANAIMO, British Columbia: T h e over age 30 (“old boys”) divisions. Ukrainian Canadian community of Individual players are welcome and will Nanaimo, in cooperation with the be placed on a team. Preliminary partici- Ukrainian Canadian Professional and pants include: Ukraina Sports Association Business Association of Victoria and the of Toronto, Lions Ukrainian American Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Sport Club of Chicago, Lviv Ukrainian- Association, is unveiling a trilingual plaque American Sport Club of Cleveland, commemorating the unjust internment of Chicago Wings Soccer Club of the Ukrainians and other Europeans as “enemy Ukrainian American Youth Association, aliens” during Canada’s first national Ukrainian Sport Club of New York, internment operations of 1914-1920. The Chernyk Ukrainian Sports Club of plaque marks the location of the Nanaimo Detroit and the Tryzub Ukrainian concentration camp. The unveiling and American Sport Club of Philadelphia. consecration of this marker will take place The team registration fee is $100; park in Nanaimo, near the corner of New Castle admission fee is $3 per person. The two- Avenue and Rosehill Street at 11 a.m. to be day golf tournament will take place at the followed by a reception at St. Michael the Dama Golf Club in nearby Howell with Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, at 7:30 a.m. shotgun starts. The $45 per day 1:30 p.m. The plaque was paid for by pub- cost includes cart, complimentary lunch lic subscription. For more information call and beverages. The event is sponsored by George Horonowitsch, (250) 758-4282, or the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the Kari Moore, (250) 361-9746. U.S.A. and Canada. Awards and prizes for these tournaments have been provided (Continued on page 14)

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