But there is no good news to report. Unfortunately. for each of the 117 families the Soviets have recently allowed to leave and thus be reunited in Israel or the United States. many more remain behind. their right to free movement denied. Alexander Maryasin was once again the manager of a large factory. he received several State awards including the title of "Honorable Citizen." However. he was dismissed from his job in 1972 when his daughter Rita applied to emigrate to Israel. After 2 years without reinstatement to his job. Alexander. his wife Leah. and their daughter Faina also applied for exit visas in the hope that they could join Rita. who was by then in Israel. Since that time. because of his active participation in the refusenik community of Riga. Alexander has been subject to much harassment and numerous searches. during which his books and papers have been confiscated.
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