Freedoms we take for granted remain elusive in the Soviet Union. especially for those persecuted because of their religious beliefs. Let me cite just one example in thousands. Irina Voronkevich. a war widow whose father was slaughtered in the prewar purges of Stalin. has sought to emigrate to Israel without success since 1979. Her exit visa to Israel has been blocked for reasons of security. She is alleged to have had access to classified materials in her years as an employee of the Institute of Plants of the Ministry of Agriculture. Considering the state of Soviet agriculture. it is hard to imagine what of value Mrs.
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