Mr. Kotlyar began working at the Scientific Research Institute In Moscow as an apprentice. While there. he did some insignificant research in applied mathematics. In 1975. the obligatory work term expired and he quit the j..b. He is currently employed with IDEX. an arts and science association. Although access to state secrets is frequently used by the Soviet authorities as an excuse to deny exit visas. it is unlikely that Mr. Kollyar worked with sensitive information as a recent university graduate. Mark has a brother. Sergey. living in Los Angeles. The family believes that the separation between Sergey and the rest of the Kotlyar family led to the death of their beloved father. and the poor health of their beloved mother. as well as bringing unnecessary grief to the family.