Valery Panov has been put in the position of having to choose between his wife and his lifes work as a dancer. How reprehensible of Soviet officials to force a man into such a dilemma. The Soviet Union appears to regard no means as too severe to be used against its Jewish citizens. The Kirov Ballet is scheduled to make a nationwide tour of the United States in 1974. Given the repression incurred by the Panovs. it would be appalling for the Kirov to receive the acclaim of American audiences. If the Panovs are not allowed to emigrate. American sponsors of the tour should cancel the Kirovs appearances. If they refuse. the American public should resolve to boycott the ballets performances.
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