ake the arrangements but found that the city was in the midst of violent student protests. Although like-minded Marxists instituted the protests, Jos had no wish to see his sons involved in violent street fighting and abandoned his plans.Anxious for his sons to gain a "suitable" education, Jos contacted the cultural attach of the Soviet embassy in London and made arrangements for the boys to attend Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow. Much speculation has since been made that, on his arrival in Moscow, the KGB recruited Ilich based on a recommendation from the Venezuelan Communist Party. The only evidence of such an approach came from the records of the Venezuelan Communist Party that showed Ilich as having been awarded a study grant from the "Soviet-Venezuelan House of Friendship" a connection that may indicate some form of endorsement.The Patrice Lumumba University was considered a training ground for the future leaders of the Soviet Union's expansion into third world states. Ilich and Lenin were excited by the prospect of furthering their studies in 'Mother Russia,' the heartland of the Communist ideal. Their excitement quickly diminished when they were subjected to the harsh surroundings and even harsher codes of discipline. In his first year, spent learning the Russian language and examining Marxist culture, Ilich rebelled and spent more time drinking and chasing girls than studying. His teachers were not impressed.With a generous allowance, provided by his father, Ilich was able to afford all the drink and good times he could handle. Like his father, liaisons with women became an important part of his life but few relationships lasted very long. Ilich described one woman in particular, a Cuban by the name of Sonia Marine Oriola, as his "one great love story." The relationship ended when the pregnant Sonia returned to Cuba and shortly after gave birth to a daughter. Anxious for news of his child, Ilich made several atte...
