TOC_Sunday, April 16, 2000

Sunday, April 16, 2000

Ukrainians expected to approve three of four referendum proposals
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Great Britain to help Ukraine with funds for Chornobyl closure
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Washington keeps a keen eye on Ukraine
by Michael Sawkiw Jr.
Ukrainian National Information Service

ANALYSIS
What to expect of Putin: a tightening of central control
by Julie A. Corwin
RFE/RL Newsline

Putin plans first foreign trips
RFE/RL Newsline

Rada leaders uncertain about referendum
Official warns of constitutional crisis
... as does World Bank director
Rallies protest, support referendum
Court chief says referendum is 'obligatory'
PM pledges to pay pension arrears
Ukraine issues domestic T-bills
Ukraine, Russia agree on gas debt
PACE moves to suspend Russia
Rights chief warns of new 'iron curtain'
Communists, nationalists remain defiant
Ivanov says Russia is 'bewildered'
EU urges probe of Chechnya killings

VOX POPULI: Kyivans' views on the referendum proposals

The referendum questions

Quotable notes

Helsinki Commission hearing airs concerns about press freedoms
by Chadwick R. Gore

IMF notes positives in business, banking
Eastern Economist

The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: March 2000

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

The UNA's actuarial report for 1999
by Stefan Kaczaraj
UNA Treasurer

"Dial All Day for the UNA" plan to benefit The Weekly Press Fund

EDITORIAL
Kuchma flunks Democracy 101

Turning the pages back...
April 18, 1953

ROUGH DRAFT
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau
Optimism, but not celebration

FACES AND PLACES
by Myron B. Kuropas
Of beets, mushrooms and borsch

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Museum must recall all who were killed
Is Ukraine's PM merely being PC?
Thanks for printing info about Skoryk
Yet another Odessa in the United States
Kuropas column simply outstanding
Reaction to criticism of Kuropas column

NEWS AND VIEWS

A concrete example of humanitarian aid that works
by Walter M. Wess

Year 2000 elections
by Arthur Belendiuk and R.L. Chomiak

Remembering Filip Konowal: a visit to his village in Ukraine
by Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk

An appeal to the Ukrainian community from Ukraine's Mission to the United Nations

The Ukrainian Museum's exhibit highlights ancient pysanka tradition
by Marta Baczynsky

Artistry of Vasyl H. Krychevsky focus of museum event
by Adriana Leshko

Maryland college hosts exhibit by Wasyl Palijczuk

Chicago Jazz and Blues Festival to be featured at Kyiv Days in Ukraine

Bass Szkafarowsky in demand at venues around the globe
by Olga Rudyk

Three-CD set features performances by renowned pianist Lubka Kolessa
by Prof. Luba Zuk

SPORTSLINE

Ukraine's figure skaters place no higher than seventh at worlds
Baiul working toward comeback
Former Dynamo Kyiv captain dies

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Student interns at Supreme Court
Pastuszek honored with boulevard

UKRAINIAN PRO HOCKEY UPDATE
by Ihor Stelmach

Nikolishin gets "A" for leadership role
Leafs did homework to ensure Khristich fits
Ukrainian transactions/injuries

PREVIEW OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 26
ADVANCE NOTICE: Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 21