His home was searched by the KGB. and books dealing with Jewish history and culture. along with Hebrew language music tapes. were confiscated. Harassment continued. and during Anatoly Shcharanskys detainment before trial. Viktor was detained and interrogated for 12 hours. In 1978. Viktor and Irinas home was again searched by the KGB. and scientific materials were taken. By this time. Irina too was denied an exist visa. In April 1980. Viktor Brailovsky was arrested again. and was told that this time. the investigation was aimed at his participation in the cultural publication. "Jews in the U.S.S.R." Along with several others. all of whom now live in Israel.