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Surviving Putin's gulag: Vladimir Kara-Murza tells his story

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Life in Omsk: A Political Prisoner's Ordeal

This chapter offers a harrowing glimpse into the daily life of a political prisoner in a Siberian jail, focusing on the oppressive environment of Omsk. The speaker recounts the stringent routines and psychological effects of solitary confinement, while reflecting on the broader implications of political repression under Putin's regime. Through personal anecdotes, the chapter emphasizes the importance of advocacy for fellow prisoners and the hope for a future transition towards democracy in Russia.

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