Soviet policies still prohibit U.S. citizens from visiting their relatives living in the U.S.S.R.. and those policies also prevent those relatives from visiting the United States. For example. Maya Kabakov emigrated from the Soviet Union with her husband and son in 1978. For the past 3 years. she has attempted to get a visa for her mother to visit her and her family in the United States. Mayas 69yearold mother lives alone and is in poor health. Although she talks to her family on the phone. it is not the same as seeing them in person. I have written to Soviet and American authorities requesting a visitation visa for Mrs. Kabakov and will continue my efforts until her visa is granted. Unfortunately. Mrs.
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