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The Gulag Archipelago

The Book That Changed Russian History

56 min

Available until 16 June 2026 at 00:00

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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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