But Benjamin Bogomolny was a private who worked on a construction crew 14 years ago. He is certainly no threat to national security. Like other refuseniks. life has not been easy for Mr. Bogomolny or his wife. Since applying for an exit visa in 1972 Mr. Bogomolny has had no permanent job or housing. He and his wife have suffered continuous harassment by the KGB. His apartment has been ransacked. he has suffered beatings by the KGB. and has been told that he will be hanged if he does not give up his demand to go to Israel. Despite the hardships.