It was virtually impossible for citizens of the Soviet Union to move or travel abroad. Only some ethnic minorities (e.g. Jewish) with family members abroad could move out, but stillyet with great difficulty.
- Why did the Soviet Union impose such strong restrictions on travelling outside its borders?
- Was it possible for residents of the Soviet Union to move/travel to other communist countries, such as China?
- Were there any move/travel restrictions in Western countries' in regards to the Soviet Union?