Russia Denies Activist Exit, Raises Iron Curtain Fears


Russia Denies Activist Exit, Raises Iron Curtain Fears

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Russia Denies Activist Exit, Raises Iron Curtain Fears

Victor Shulgin leads a group. The group is called \"Back to the USSR\" in Novosibirsk. He said he could not leave the country because of his work.

The man is 42 years old. He wanted to go to Thailand for a trip. But border guards said he owed money for child support.

Shulgin thinks the reason is his public work. He blames leaders for a new iron curtain. He says they see people as resources and keep them inside.

He says it is like the time of the Tsar with closed borders. He says the government is unfair to him. He feels like people who were sent away long ago.

The communist says he will go to court. He wants the child support debt canceled. He says he is not responsible for his ex-wives and children.


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What is the name of the group that Victor Shulgin leads?

The group is called 'Back to the USSR'.

Why could Victor Shulgin not leave the country?

He could not leave because he owed money for child support.

What does Shulgin plan to do about his child support debt?

He plans to go to court to have the debt canceled.


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Russia Denies Activist Exit, Raises Iron Curtain Fears