Echoes of the Steppe:

Kazakhstan’s Gulag History

Discover the history of the Gulag in Kazakhstan — its infamous camps, the lives of prisoners, and the long-term consequences of Soviet repression. Explore detailed reports, archival materials, and historical insights that shed light on this tragic past. Discover the history of the Gulag in Kazakhstan — its infamous camps, the lives of prisoners, and the long-term consequences of Soviet repression. Explore detailed reports, archival materials, and historical insights that shed light on this tragic past. Discover the history of the Gulag in Kazakhstan — its infamous camps, the lives of prisoners, and the long-term consequences of Soviet repression. Explore detailed reports, archival materials, and historical insights that shed light on this tragic past. Discover the history of the Gulag in Kazakhstan — its infamous camps, the lives of prisoners, and the long-term consequences of Soviet repression. Explore detailed reports, archival materials, and historical insights that shed light on this tragic past.

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What is Karlag

Karlag, Gulag in Kazakhstan

Karlag, located near Karaganda, was one of the most significant and long-lasting camp complexes in the Soviet Gulag system. Operating from 1931 to 1959, it held a staggering number of prisoners — over 60,000 people were kept within its borders, not counting special settlers and the local population.

GULAG | How it really was