Jewish sources in the Soviet Union said Thursday that there was no truth to reports that Galina Panov has received an ex it visa so that she can accompany her husband. Valery, to Israel. The sources said the couple is still in Russia, Valery Panov was granted an exit visa earlier this month and was given 10 days to get out of the country. But he has refused to leave without his wife who up to now has been denied a visa, the sources said.
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