President. and the Sorkins were still not allowed to leave. Later that year. shortly before a visit to the United States by President Gorbachev. Roman Sorkin was informed by Soviet authorities that his exit visa secrecy limitations had been lifted. and that he and his family would finally be allowed to emigrate. Understandably excited. the Sorkins quit their Jobs. gave up their flat and purchased five oneway airplane tickets out of the country. A short time later. the visas were annulled. Once again. Soviet authorities cited secrecy as grounds for denial. The Sorkins were told they could leave the country not sooner than 1996. Now I do not know If there was a link between President Gorbachevs visit to the United States and the fact that the Sorkins visas were suddenly granted and then just as suddenly revoked. But I do know that the Sorkins are confused. angry and scared. Recently.
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