Visit the Solovetsky Islands: A Journey Through Soviet History

The Solovetsky Islands in Russia’s White Sea are steeped in history, serving as the site of the first Soviet gulag. Tim Friend explores the haunting memories that travelers experience while visiting this historically significant archipelago, where the shadows of Russia’s past linger vividly.

Source: Inside Solovetsky which was home to the first and cruellest Soviet gulag  | Daily Mail Online

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