TOC_Sunday, February 3, 2002

Sunday, February 3, 2002

Central Election Commission reports registration of 23 parties, 13 political blocs
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Ukraine sends 70 athletes to Winter Olympic Games
by Andrew Nynka

Weekly at Olympics

Ukrainian becomes youngest world chess champion
by Dr. Orest Popovych

Ukraine's economy records major growth
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

ANALYSIS
Russia keenly interested in Ukraine's March elections
by Taras Kuzio
RFE/RL Newsline

NEWSBRIEFS

Pro-presidential bloc to become party
Tymoshenko hospitalized after car crash
Court restricts Tymoshenko's movement
Melnychenko threatened with arrest
CEC refuses to register Melnychenko
Melnychenko: officials afraid of my return
Some 500 observers expected for election
Ukraine to discuss sanctions with U.S.
Ukraine in trade war with Washington?
Minister pessimistic over U.S. sanctions
Moody's raises Ukraine's ratings

Comments by deputy prosecutor muddy the waters of Gongadze case
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Kyivans recall sacrifices of the Battle of Kruty

Ukrainian officials commemorate 1918 independence

Construction begins of new Ukrainian Museum building
by Marta Baczynsky

Ukrainian Australian leader visits Ukraine to promote bilateral relations

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Youngstown District holds Christmas party
Young UNA'ers
Woonsocket UNA'ers welcome St. Nicholas

EDITORIAL
Dirty politics, as usual

Turning the pages back...
February 6, 1998

NEWS AND VIEWS
Ukraine's transformation on the European model: how the United States can assist the process
by Dr. Bohdan Hawrylyshyn

FACES AND PLACES
by Myron B. Kuropas
"Together we will"

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ps & Bs groups need purposeful environment
Thanks to Kuropas for column on pioneers
The Weekly provides a well-rounded view

FOCUS ON PHILATELY
by Ingert Kuzych
The world's first postal code

INTERVIEW: Yurij Luhovy on the making of a film about Bereza Kartuzka
by Fran Ponomarenko
Special to The Ukrainian Weekly

UKRAINIAN PRO HOCKEY UPDATE
by Ihor Stelmach
Salt Lake City Preview: Ukraine's hockey hopefuls

Ukrainian Hopak to be featured during Olympic ceremonies

Globe-trotting pianist sets off for next round of concerts

CONCERT REVIEW: Paris to Kyiv in Toronto
by Marcia Ostashewski

Pop, rock, hip-hop - Ukraine's music scene has it all - and it's thriving
CONCLUSION
- Roman Woronowycz

Hip-hop takes hold in Ukraine; "Ukra-hop" leads the way
TANOK NA MAYDANI KONGO
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Ukraine's hot new musical talent is alternative, plus a mix of much else
DYMNA SUMISH
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE
Corning re-establishes ties with Lviv
by William J. and Gloria B. Misnick

Detroit UNWLA raises funds for needy children
by Irene Pryjma

KLK members eligible for discount tickets at Ski Windham, site of annual ski races

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