His 20 years in prison have left him isolated. and a stranger in his own country. We know from phone contact with Igor in Leningrad. that he is profoundly depressed and despondent. His only desire now is to leave the Soviet Union and to try to piece together a new life with relatives in the United States. However. Ovir officials in Leningrad have already rejected his first application for an emigration visa. Ogurtsov has told us also that those same off icials strongly suggested that he not waste his time applying again for emigration permission. While these Ovir officials may not appreciate the depth of concern that the American people have for Mr. Ogurtsovs fate.
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