- Were put on a trial in 1966- first public trial since Stalin era.
- Sinyavsky= Literary critic, supporter of Paternak (Dr Zhivago)
- Daniel= published anti-Soviet satirical writing abroad under a pseudonym between 1956-63.
- Imprisoned for anti-Soviet propaganda- sent to labour camps.
- Daniel was re-sentenced for continuing to protest so wasn't freed until 1988.
- Sinyavsky emigrated to France in 1971 after being released.
Reactions to Treatment of Daniel & Sinyavsky:
- Other intellectuals supported them & contacted foreign journalists, which encouraged more dissidence.
- The regime was ridiculed & criticised abroad- realised public trial was a mistake.
- 1967 KGB set up new section to combat further ideological diversions.
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