Section: The Ukrainian Weekly (USA)
Ukraine showcases advanced new air-to-ground rocket munition
Ukraine’s technological and military modernization pursuits appear to be a matter of growing concern and vexation for Moscow. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on February 11 that Ukroboron-prom (a state-owned association of multi-product enterprises in the defense industry) has successfully tested a new type of domestically...
Klimkin’s testimony before U.S. Senate subcommittee
Following is the text of testimony before the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Appropriations, presented on March 7 by Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin. The text was released by the Ukrainian Embassy in the U.S. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to testify before you...
“Baba Babee Skazala” documentary seeks funding to complete project
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukrainian American filmmaker Matej Silecky’s documentary film, “Baba Babee Skazala,” features interviews with post-World War II immigrants who came to the United States after living as displaced persons. Mr. Silecky’s Kitsune Tale Productions hopes “to foster independent creative and artistic projects, using...
The lost instruments of a lost Ukraine
For the first time in 100 years, the original bandura, kobza and torban will be heard. Most people of Ukrainian descent, at some point or another, have had the chance to hear Ukraine’s beloved national instrument, the bandura. Many people agree that the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, originally from Poltava and Kyiv, was considered to be […]...
Edmonton community remembers heroes of the Heavenly Brigade
EDMONTON, Alberta – The poignant sounds of the “panakhyda” (memorial service) filled St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Sunday evening, February 19, as members of Edmonton’s Ukrainian community gathered for an ecumenical prayer service for Ukraine and the Heavenly Brigade. Clergy from the Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic...
UAV raising funds for wheelchairs for Ukrainian wounded warriors
CHICAGO – Since the beginning of the undeclared war between Russia and Ukraine, more than 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers have been injured. The nationwide Ukrainian American Veterans organization is committed to helping some of the most seriously wounded. In 2016, UAV Post 32 of Chicago initiated an effort to raise funds to ship 10 […]...
“Plast Ukrainian Scouting: A Unique Story” presented at Philadelphia-area event
JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The long-awaited English-language history of Plast, titled “Plast Ukrainian Scouting: A Unique Story,” was presented on Saturday, January 14, at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) in Jenkintown, near Philadelphia. The main author is the renowned historian Orest Subtelny. In addition, an editorial and...
Plast cub scouts enjoy ski trip
MONTICELLO, N.Y. – The 10th annual winter outing for Plast cub scouts of the greater New York area took place on Saturday, February 4, at the Holiday Mountain ski resort in Monticello, N.Y. This one-day ski trip was organized by the Spartanky senior sorority of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. Every year, more and more scouts […]...
Pysanky on display in Connecticut
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. – Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) are on display at the Wethersfield Library courtesy of Tanya Osadca and Zirka Rudyk through April 30. The library is located at 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Library hours are: Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10...
Skiers of all ages compete in 63rd annual KLK races
HUNTER, N.Y. – The 63rd annual ski races of the Carpathian Ski Club, known by its Ukrainian acronym as KLK, were conducted at Hunter Mountain on Saturday, February 25. Skiers of all ages – from age 6 to 75 – competed on a warm February day, taking a couple of runs down the official NASTAR […] …read more Source: The Ukrainian...
