It also happened about the time when I visited the American Embassy. I was expelled the following week after I visited the American Embassy in Moscow.
Senator Russell. Did you pay any dues to the Komsomol?
Mrs. Oswald. Yes; 30¢
*Yes; 30¢ every month.
Senator Russell. I thought that practically all young people belonged to the Komsomol?* **
Mrs. Oswald. No.
Senator Russell. There are many more of them than there are members of the Communist Party, aren't there?*
Mrs. Oswald. Oh, yes.
Senator Russell. Nearly every city in Russia has a big building, there is a Youth Komsomol Building?*
*Mrs. Oswald. Yes; I was persuaded or talked into joining the Komsomol organization.