The Soviets. however. cruelly delayed Innas release to the United States until her illness had progressed too far. She was finally allowed to come to Washington. DC for treatment in January of this year. Naur was not permitted to join his wife during this extremely difficult period. Innas release came too late. though. and she passed away in early February. The Soviet Union continued to cause Nauru pain and suffering. They refused to grant Naum a visa to attend his wifes funeral. With little left to live for in his old age. Naum has one simple wishto live life in the West.