Biography
Natan Sharansky — deputy pm (former) with roots in the USSR
Natan Sharansky spent nine years in Soviet prisons after being convicted of treason and espionage in 1977. Released in 1986, he emigrated to Israel, became a cabinet minister, and chaired the Jewish Agency.
"Emigrated to Israel in February 1986 after being exchanged on Berlin's Glienicke Bridge."
Migration storyRussian Connection
Tracing the roots — Donetsk (Ukraine)
Born Anatoly Sharansky in Donetsk. He was imprisoned in the Soviet Union and later held office in Israel.
Famous Soviet dissident and human rights activist who spent years in the Gulag.
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Origin
Donetsk (Ukraine)🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Donetsk (Ukraine). At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Survived 9 years in Soviet Gulag
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Chairman of the Jewish Agency 2009–2018
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Israeli cabinet minister under four prime ministers
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Author of 'The Case for Democracy'
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U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2006
""I have no reason to fear because I have nothing to be guilty about.""
Natan Sharansky
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