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Estonian Composer Arvo Pärt Denied Exit Visa

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Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and his wife were denied exit visas for a concert in Helsinki. Pärt suggested his works may be disliked by officials as the reason for the denial. The embassy in Helsinki provided no explanation for the decision.

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Radio Svoboda

“А за три дня до концерта, посольство в Хельсенке лаконично без объяснений известило дирекцию фестиваля, что выездные визы у Арва Перта и его жены отобраны.”

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