Like so many Soviet Jews. Shcharanskys deeprooted desire to live in his cultural homeland of Israel has been consistently denied. Not only has Shcharansky remained relentless in his pursuit of his basic human right to live where he choose. but. more importantly. he has waged a tireless and courageous effort on behalf of all Soviet citizens who have been restricted. deprived. and often imprisoned merely because of their legitimate plea to emigrate. As Shcharansky became actively involved in the human rights movement in his country. as he became increasingly aware of the injustices prevalent in the totalitarian Soviet society. and as he became more outspoken about the inequitable treatment many of his fellow citizens endure. Soviet authorities responded with severe pressureeventually leading to his arrest on March 15. 1977.
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