For many others in the Soviet Union. these events come as nothing new. The oppressive nature of the Soviet regime is a longstanding reality. During 1979 there appeared a glimmer of hope for the untold thousands who desired to emigrate. with a record 51.303 applicants being granted an exit visa. In 1980. however. this glimmer of hope grew dimmer. For Jewish dissidents in the Soviet Union. investigations. detentions. harassment. job dismissals. arrests. and kangaroo trials with harsh sentences are the order of the day. An estimated 20.000 refuseniks are still waiting for approval of their exit visas. In the meantime they are being denied permission to study at universities and are generally isolated from everyone including their own families. Having been actively involved in the issue of human rights.
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