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In response to "wow, that's quite a brave decision. -- nm" by Andie

not an uncommon one at the time. USSR was collapsing so they didn't want to stay, they knew Cuba would be in trouble without the support.

Posted by mafic Apr 20 '22, 06:55

I think FIL said they had US$100, and didn't speak English. they lived in St. John's for a year before some Mormons moved them to Edmonton. M says most of the people in the social housing in St. John's were refugees who did something similar. not all from the USSR - Gander was a big refuelling stop.

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oh sure, but still crazy brave to get on a plane with no idea where you were getting off, and staying. -- nm - Andie Apr 20, 06:58 1
- oh for sure. even once they're there there are for sure secret police on the plane looking to stop people. there are stories of people getting hauled - mafic Apr 20, 07:03

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not an uncommon one at the time. USSR was collapsing so they didn't want to stay, they knew Cuba would be in trouble without the support.

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