It was on that day in 1970 that the forces of the Soviet Government arrested 11 persons. and what followed has come to be known as the first Leningrad trial. These 11 persons were charged with a series of crimes against the state. all of which turned out to be so much poppycock. Their arrest and conviction resulted from the desires of some of them. all of whom Were Soviet citizens. to emigrate from the Soviet Union. This is a right guaranteed by Soviet law and recognized as legitimate under international law. Those arrested were either attempting to obtain permission to emigrate or supporting those making such an effort. Among those sentenced was one Anatoly Altman. Who is Anatoly Altman?
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