One such individual who wishes to leave is Gavriel Yakovievitch Shapiro. On June 8. 1972. he was married in a religious ceremony in Moscow to Judith Beth Silver. As religious ceremonies are not recognized in the Soviet Union. application was made for a civil ceremony at the Moscow Palace of Marriages. The date scheduled by Soviet authorities for this civil ceremony was August 30. 1972. after Miss Silvers visa would expire. Her efforts to obtain a new visa have been futile. On June 29. 1972. Gavriel contracted a civil marriage with Miss Silver by proxy. in the District of Columbia.