Soviet deportations

Soviet deportations refer to the forced removal of entire groups of people by the Soviet government, particularly during the Stalin era (1924-1953). Various ethnicities, political dissidents, and perceived "enemies of the state" were targeted, especially during World War II and the purges of the 1930s. Deportations often involved transporting these groups to remote areas, like Siberia, under harsh conditions. This was part of a broader strategy of consolidating power, suppressing dissent, and enforcing state control. Millions of people were affected, facing significant suffering, loss, and disruption of their communities and cultures.