He lives as a reminder of our own priceless freedom and an example of the sacrifices that men will make to be free. He lives as proof that world opinion in support of human rights has been heard. The story of Mr. Mendelevichs sacrifices is long and painful. After he and his family were refused permission three times to emigrate to Israel. he was arrested at Leningrads Smolnil Airport for the alleged attempt to steal a plane to leave the country. He was sentenced to 15 years in a Soviet labor campa sentence later reduced to 12 years in response to worldwide outrage at his treatment. During his eventual 9 years of incarceration.
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