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Soviets Tighten Parasite Law in Crackdown on Dissidents
The Soviet parasite law labels noncompliance with work as a crime and allows up to five years of resettlement in Siberia or a year in jail for a parasitic lifestyle. The change, effective Sept. 1, targets dissidents, artists, Jews and others with unapproved income. Western diplomats see a broader clampdown, with Moscow previously using parasitism mainly as a threat and not a primary tool.
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