Shortly after the completion of his studies at the Moscow Technical Institute in 1977. Yevgenys son. Alexander. received notification that he would be drafted into the army. It is well known that military service causes serious problems for a Soviet Jew seeking permission to emigrate as it enables the government to continue to deny the request on grounds that. because of his military service. he is in possession of state "secrets." Fearing that army service would seriously limit his chances for receiving an exit visa. Alexander went into hiding. In December 1977. a criminal case was opened against Alexander Yakir for evading conscription.
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