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THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26,1994 No. 26 KOBASNIUK TRAVEL INC. 157 Second Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10003-5765 (212) 254-8779 ІРХ it it ^tu^ "Established 1920 (800) 535-5587 - 73 YEARS OF EXPER1ENCE - Yera Kowbasniuk-Shumeyko, President KASHTAN AIR UKRAINE July (161 Days) HOPAK KYYiv - Transit July KHMELNYTSKY - Kamianets' PodiTskyj І AIR UKRAINE LVIV - bkfst basis - Morshym; July 12 - 26 Skeli Dovbusha (15 days) ODESSA - ship excursion 1 on Black Sea KYYIV S 1,800.00 SGL: S225. PROM1N І AIR UKRAINE July 19-Aug. 5 j (18 Days) KYYiv-Transit LVIV ivANO-FRANKivSK - Yaren Skeli Dovbusha TERNOP1L KYYIV 3 meals per day throughout 51,725.00 ІШТі 1994 ESCORTED GROUP TOURS TOUR COST: EFFECTlYE MAY 1,1994 SGL: S225. KYYIV CHERN1H1 v - visiting Historical sitesX Churches KYYIV Lviv - Bkfst basis - MorshynX Skeli Dovbusha І vANO-FRANKl vSK - YaremcheX Manyavsky Skyt CHERNivTSi - KhotynXKamianets' PodiTskyj viNNYTSlA - Uman KYYIV S 2,195.00 SGL: S300. 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I N C . - S645 JUNE 20 S695 220 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 1910 j І І A1D grant supports... (Continued from page 9) The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and indiana University have previously host– ed three parliamentary delegations to the United States. Composed of diverse groups of Ukrainian deputies, the delega– tions have drawn upon the expertise of an extensive network of federal, state and local public officials, private sector representatives and scholars in the United States. Parliament Chairman Pliushch headed the delegations for two conferences and cited them as being influential to the evolution of the Parliament. The objectives, and activities of the A1D reform project are a direct result of these contacts and other exten– sive consultations between members of the Parliament, the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and indiana University over a three-year period. "The project's primary function is to provide these policymakers with informa– tion they need to target reforms appropri– ately and deliver them effectively within Ukraine's unique political context," Mrs. McConnell said. The key to the success of the project is that its activities are designed to assist Ukrainian policymak– ers as they focus directly on real prob– lems confronted by the Supreme Council. Historian lectures... (Continued from page 8) conditions would be better in an indepen– dent Ukraine. With wide disappointment in the poor performance of Ukraine's economy, eastern Ukrainians, in the recent parliamentary election "voted not for reunification, but for 'just socialism'" offered by the Kuchma-Hryniov platform, according to Mr. Pavliuk. Mr. Pavliuk said he believes the current Ukrainian left-wing parties will not try to restore the former Soviet Union while President Boris Yeltsin is in power in Russia. He also stated that the current party of power, the "nomenklatura," does not want reforms to proceed because they have a vested economic interest in the cen– tralized system. Consequently, the eco– nomic crisis will worsen. This will result in a struggle between the nationalist-com– munists who want Ukraine's indepen– dence without reforming the existing cen– tralized system and the Communists who wish to restore the former Soviet Union. When asked about his view of U.S. policy towards Ukraine, Mr. Pavliuk replied that when he visited the U.S. two years ago during the time of President Kravchuk's visit, there was a large article in The New York Times on Mr. Gorbachev, with a very small passage on President Kravchuk's visit to Washington. Today, Ukraine gets more media exposure, but the U.S. administration has no clear policy towards the countries of the former Soviet Union. He stated that there is a line drawn by the West, east of which Russia can do no wrong. The administra– tion must treat Ukraine and the other countries as "equal partners" in order to boost their national confidence, he said. With regard to the Crimean problem, Mr. Pavliuk pointed out that much of the tension is exaggerated and "deliberately intensified" for political purposes on both sides. The roots of the Crimean conflict are artificial and not based on ethnic disputes, and there is no discrimi– nation in the Crimea against the Russian population, he stated. Regarding Ukraine's ownership of nuclear weapons, Mr. Pavliuk said it was a hasty decision to move all of the weapons to Russia and not in Ukraine's or Europe's interest. He favors moving Ukraine's nuclear weapons to European control for disposal.
No. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26,1994 15 Kharkiv electorate... (Continued from page 1) managerial experience as their prime rea– son for supporting the former prime min– ister in his presidential bid. The typical Kuchma voter in Kharkiv is disinterested in politics and seems to yearn for bygone Soviet days, "when kovbasa and bread were always available at decent prices." However, the prevailing wisdom has sometimes been proven wrong. Since President Leonid Kravchuk's visit to Kharkiv during the week of June 11-18, there has been a notable shift in voter perceptions of Mr. Kuchma, in conversa– tions with people on the streets during the past four days, sentiments in support of Mr. Kuchma were notably muted. A sizable plurality in Kharkiv, it appears, will now vote for the incumbent President Kravchuk. Where in previous weeks Kharkiv seemed an impregnable Kuchma fortress, it now looks far less monolithic. The most common reasons voiced in favor of President Kravchuk's re-election are: his apparently clever handling of Ukraine's territorial problems (e.g. stay– ing Moscow's heavy hand in the Crimea) and a desire for continuity in the Kyyiv government. Aside from the two heavyweight contenders, Kharkiv is also considering oth– ers in their quest for Ukraine's presiden– Kyyiv public faces... (Continued from page 1) show just how confused people really are as to their choices. Originally from Zaporizhzhia but now living as an expatri– ate in the Czech Republic where her hus– band works, she said she would definitely vote. But for whom Her first choice had been Mr. Lanovy, but now she was mov– ing towards Kravchuk, she explained, although she added that she voted in 1991 for Rukh leader vyacheslav Chornovil. "Mr. Kravchuk is the only real politician (among.the candidates!, so he is the only real choice," said Mrs. Tyslenko. Serhiy Storozhuk, a big supporter of Mr. Lanovy said, "He is young, persis– tent and he knows what to do." The 28 year-old who lives in Boyarne, a suburb of Kyyiv, was walking on Khreshchatyk^ the capital's main thoroughfare, as he spoke to us. Even more surprising was how little people had to say about Leonid Kuchma, the former prime minister and the early favorite, who now finds himself in a dogfight with President Kravchuk. Hanna Komisnichenko, a 63-year-old pensioner who is supporting Mr. Lanovy, explained, "1 think the people really cannot tell who would be better, Kravchuk or Kuchma, it is simply difficult to trust our leaders because they have promised vital iy Radetsky... (Continued from page 3) discussed reform of military services; what questions have been resolved; what problems still exist. What are your views on Russia's demand for special status in exchange for its participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace program All nations, not just Ukraine, think that no country should have a separate status. All should have equal rights. Everyone understands this, and 1 am told that Russia understands this. You have had an opportunity to see U.S. military equipment and technolo– gy. Your predecessor, Gen. Kostiantyn cy. While the bright red star of Oleksander Moroz has dimmed in direct relation to his brilliant man-handling of the national democrats in the Supreme Council, and while ivan Pliushch barely registers in on-the-street interviews (although he will likely pick up some rural, collective-farm votes), volodymyr Lanovy's star is rising. Mr. Lanovy has been helped by a suc– cessful, televised press conference held within the past week, as well as by the recent appearance of Russian-language leaflets outlining Mr. Kuchma's failures and urging people not to vote for the for– mer PM. Potential voters who had read these leaflets, although favoring Mr. Kravchuk, nonetheless tended to support Mr. Lanovy's economic program. Thus, Kharkiv may yet surprise western and central Ukraine with a strong Lanovy turnout. Second round likely Regardless of whether Messrs. Kuchma or Kravchuk emerge on top in the June 26 balloting, it is unlikely that either will capture an absolute majority of the ballots cast. Likewise, the oblast and city council elections in Kharkiv seem headed for a second round. The Byzantine electoral law and, even more importantly, the one-party apparat nature of this city's government (and electoral commission), almost guarantee further balloting. much but have done little." viktor Maksymenko explained that he saw nobody in the field of candidates as presidential material. The construction worker, 38, added, "Leonid Kravchuk and Oleksander Moroz currently have the advantage." A lieutenant in the local militia, who refused to give his name, told us on Gorky Street, where he had just finished responding to a report of a bank robbery, that he would vote for the head of Parliament, Mr. Moroz, because "he is better than the previous president." inevitably, we knew we would happen upon the apathetic non-voters, numerous here and in the United States as well. And like in the U.S., they were young adults. Halyna ivanyuta, 21, a student at Kyyiv Polytechnic institute said she will not vote; politics does not interest us. Neither does it interest our peers. We do not know who is running because we do not have a radio or a television." Her 20- year-old friend, Svitlyana Yarova, stood next to her smiling in agreement. With such apathy and the field of seven presidential candidates, it was clear why a consensus emerged among those ques– tioned that a second round pitting the two top vote-getters would be required before a president is chosen. Almost all said that Mr. Kravchuk would be there along with either Mr. Kuchma or Mr. Lanovy. Morozov, was reported to have been impressed with U.S. technology. What are your impressions While there are differences in technolo– gy between our two countries, there are also similarities such as aircraft. Over all, І do not think there is such a big difference, if you compare the former USSR and the U.S. the difference is not too great because they competed constantly. 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