U.S.S.R.. and have been waiting since 1977 to join their family members In Israel. Aleksandr was released from the Stantsi Vydrino labor camp on August 31. 1984. after serving 3 years for allegedly "defaming the Soviet state and social system." In fact. Aleksandrs only crime was a desire to maintain his Jewish identity and live In Israel. As a result of his prison term. Aleksandr suffers from a chronic heart condition. Since returning to his home in Kharkov. Aleksandr has succeeded in finding work and has resubmitted his visa application. Shortly after his request was filed. his daughter. Dorina. was fired from her job.