Echoes of the Gulag: A Harrowing History

This chapter explores the grim realities of the Gulag system, revealing the sheer scale of suffering as 18 million people were affected and highlighting the execution of 786,000 political prisoners. It emphasizes the importance of educating younger generations about these historical atrocities, often overlooked in curricula, while sharing personal accounts that illustrate the brutal conditions faced by inmates. The discussion extends to other totalitarian regimes, such as the Khmer Rouge, drawing parallels and underscoring the need to remember these dark chapters of history.