Gulag
The government agency in charge of the Soviet network of forced-labour camps
Real World Example
The Gulag was a system of forced-labor camps in the Soviet Union where millions of prisoners were sent, often for political reasons, during the rise of totalitarianism from 1919 to 1939. It symbolized the extreme control and oppression of Stalin's regime, where fear and punishment were used to silence dissent and maintain power. For the people then, it represented terror and the loss of freedom, as anyone could be accused and sent there without a fair trial. Today, the Gulag reminds us of the importance of human rights and the dangers of unchecked government power. An example is the ongoing global advocacy for prisoners' rights, ensuring that no one is unjustly imprisoned or subjected to inhumane conditions, reflecting our commitment to justice and freedom.
