Russia's Gulag Museum ?€” Before It Was Closed

Perm-36 — the only museum in Russia created on the site of a former gulag camp ?€” is closing its doors following a long struggle with regional authorities.? 




Human rights activists and cultural figures have appealed to the government to preserve the museum, and thousands of people have signed petitions on its behalf.





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Russia's Gulag Museum Shuts Doors Amid Mounting State Pressure