Iosif Begun

Iosif Ziselovich Begun, sometimes spelled Yosef (born July 9, 1932 in Moscow, Russia) (Russian: Иосиф Зиселевич Бегун, Hebrew: יוסף ביגון‎), whose last name is pronounced "bee-goon" and in Russian literally means "runner," is a former Soviet refusenik, prisoner of conscience, human rights activist, author and translator. Over the course of 17 years, Begun was imprisoned three times and spent over eight years in prisons and labor camps as a political prisoner. He was pardoned and freed in 1987 after political pressure from Jewish political organizations and the U.S. Government.

Biography

Begun was born and grew up in Moscow, Soviet Union. He graduated from the radio technology department of the Moscow Power Engineering Institute, in 1957, and the department of mathematics at Moscow State University (the extension school), in 1962. He received a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree and worked as an electronics engineer and a statistician.

Begun

Begun is a city and a municipality in Chittaurgarh district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is also one of the historical town of Chittorgarh district. One of Mewar's important rivers, Brahmani, fllows through Begun. Begun also has a fort which is surrounded by a small river.Shahid Rupaji Karpaji freedom fighter lead "Begun Bijoliya Kisan Andolan" in leadership of Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik.

Geography

Begun is located at 24°59′N 75°00′E / 24.98°N 75.0°E / 24.98; 75.0. It has an average elevation of 412 metres (1351 feet).Begun have very good soil for agriculture. In Begun Tehsil there are two most famous places i.e Jogania Mata and Menal. Jogania Mata Temple is situated at the top of mountains. It is 20 KM far from Begun.Jogania Mata temple is a famous Temple in Chittorgarh district. This place is beautiful and gives havenly pleasure. In rainney season it seems like heaven on earth. Menal is known for its beautiful natural fall. Menal is neare to Jogania Mata. It is 25 KM far from Begun. Every one should visit these places one who come to visit Rajasthan.

Begun (surname)

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