She remained in prison for three years. He was provisionally released on October 18, 1956. Five days later the Hungarian Revolution broke out and he was recalled to the university and participated in an effort to reorganize the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After being imprisoned for three years, she was freed on October 18, 1956.  Five days later, the Hungarian Revolution erupted, prompting his recall to the university where he joined efforts to restructure the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.