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“Those who warned that Gorbachev was being put under too much pressure were wrong.”

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Natan Sharansky

Natan Sharansky is an Israeli politician, born on January 20, 1948. He was a prominent Jewish hero during his time in the Soviet Union for his political activities. After being released from prison in 1986, he moved to Israel and quickly became a significant figure in Israeli politics. more

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