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Many persian intellectuals were involved in establishing a foundation for the movement. Perhaps the most influential figure was Abdolkarim Soroush. For many years, he was the only voice publicly criticizing the regime’s policies. His regular lectures at capital University used to enjoy the attendance of many of the persian students who later generated the 2nd of Khordad movement. Many famous figures of the movement belong to the Soroush circle.
