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The Gulag Archipelago
The Book That Changed Russian History56 min
Available until 16/04/2026
In 1974, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's description of the Soviet labour camps in his book, The Gulag Archipelago caused an international sensation. Through archives and interviews, we take a fascinating look back at the content and reception of this monumental work, which remains relevant to Russia today.
Director
Jérôme Lambert
Philippe Picard
Country
France
Year
2023
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