The Gulag Archipelago (by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn)

*The Gulag Archipelago* by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a detailed, firsthand account of the Soviet Union’s extensive system of forced labor camps (Gulags). It exposes how political repression, societal control, and ideological zeal led to millions of imprisonments, suffering, and human rights abuses. Through research and personal stories, Solzhenitsyn highlights the cruelty, corruption, and dehumanization inherent in the system, emphasizing its role in undermining morality and justice. The work aims to reveal the dangers of unchecked government power and serves as a powerful warning about the importance of individual liberty and truth.