Soviet Gulags

Soviet Gulags were government-run labor camps in the Soviet Union, particularly active from the 1920s to the 1950s. They were used to detain millions of people, including political dissidents, criminals, and anyone seen as a threat to the state. In these camps, inmates endured harsh conditions, forced labor, and severe punishment, often leading to high mortality rates. The Gulag system was emblematic of the repressive control under Joseph Stalin and served as a means for the government to silence opposition and exploit labor for industrial and agricultural projects. The term "Gulag" has since become synonymous with political repression.