Women of the Gulag: Portraits of Five Remarkable Lives

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The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of five distinct women who faced the brutal realities of Stalin's Gulag. Their stories range from a peasant girl forced into a secluded settlement in the Ural Mountains to the anxious teenage sister-in-law of a high-ranking party official. Each woman's journey highlights the diverse backgrounds and struggles they endured under oppressive circumstances, shedding light on resilience and survival in a dark chapter of history.