"I will have to go on working for the rest of my life," she once said, "because I simply can't make ends meet on my pension." This illustrates the harsh reality many dissidents faced.
Sustrova was part of a group of high-profile dissidents and critics of the communist regime, and later became a spokesperson for Charter 77, highlighting her significant role in advocating for human rights.
Low pensions for dissidents resulted from authorities calculating their pensions based on years of work and wages earned, leaving many like Sustrova living in poverty due to their political activism.
The 21 years of repression experienced by dissidents like Sustrova underscores the lasting impact of the communist regime on human rights and the struggle for democracy in Czechoslovakia.
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