Elizabeth Crewe. from Palos Hills. IL. traveled to the Soviet Union to participate in a 4month study program in conjunction with the Council on International Educational Exchange at Leningrad State University. There she met and fell in love with Andrei Zhitkov. They decided to marry. In December 1986. Andrei and Elizabeth applied for a marriage application. They were given a 3month waiting period. In January 1987. Elizabeths student visa expired and she was forced to return to the United States. On March 2. 1987. after a 3month separation. Elizabeth returned to Leningrad and married Andrei without difficulty. Unable to remain in Leningrad.