Since this letter was written. events in the Soviet Union seem to prove that Elena Friedman is correct. Ida Nudels first step upon returning to Moscow was to get an ID from the Moscow Police. Her second step was to fill out a new application for an exit visa. renewing her efforts to leave the Soviet Union for Israel. At the visa office she was told that applications were accepted only from residents and she must apply for a residence permit. She did this. and was turned down. Forced out of Moscow for her determination in seeking a visa. she tried to join friends in Riga. the capital city of Latvia. Denied permission to reside there. she spent the night on a bench in the Riga train station. This courageous woman. who has suffered so much at the hands of the Soviet authorities. is again the focus of their attention.