Siberian labor camps

Siberian labor camps, often associated with the Soviet Union, were facilities where political prisoners, criminals, and other perceived enemies of the state were sent to perform hard labor under harsh conditions. Established in the early 20th century and peaking during Stalin's regime, these camps were part of a system known as the Gulag. Inmates faced extreme weather, inadequate food, and brutal treatment, leading to high mortality rates. The camps served as a tool for repression, punishment, and forced economic productivity, deeply impacting Soviet society and leaving a lasting legacy of suffering and human rights violations.