Viktor Brailovsky reminds us once again of the cruelties practiced by the Soviet totalitarian state. What were the offenses for which he has been imprisoned? He was active in Jewish cultural affairs. organized the Moscow Seminar for Jewish Scientists. published a journal called "Jews in the U.S.S.R.." and led an appeal to Chairman Brezhnev for free emigration of Soviet Jews. It is difficult for us to comprehend a system in which such activities are deemed to be criminal. but it is important for us to understand the nature of totalitarian rule. In the Soviet Union. any activity not sanctioned by the Communist Party is discouraged and subject to severe penalty.
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