Jewish "refusniks" living in Kharkov in the Soviet Union. Alexander and Polina Paritsky and their two children. Darina and Anna. were first denied exit visas back in March 1977. and have been turned down continuously ever since. The Soviet authorities are using the old and tired excuse that Alex Paritsky has been privy to "state secrets" and thus cannot be allowed to leave the country. Since they applied for permission to emigrate the Paritskys have been subjected to an incredible. almost inhuman amount of persecution and harassment. AntiSemitic slogans are painted near their apartment. The local newspaper has printed several articles slandering the Paritskys. calling Alex a spy and a traitor. and his wife Polina a prostitute.
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