Exploring the intersection of creativity and oppression, this volume delves into the complexities of artistic expression within Stalin's Gulag. It examines diverse elements, including prisoner poetry and album covers, while challenging the binary view of good versus evil in Gulag narratives. Highlighting the paradox of the Belomor construction project, which created an impractical waterway, the book reveals how prominent artists endorsed Stalin's regime. By analyzing both prisoner motivations and official reactions, it presents a nuanced perspective on life in the labor camps and their ties to Stalinism.
