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1923–1991

Prison building 4b, Barabanicha labour camp

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About

The southern half of prison building no. 4 with very well-preserved “wagon” type bunk beds. Each living quarters had a different interior and decor – this one is in green. Hand painted decorations are visible on the upper and lower parts of the back wall. You will notice prisoners’ boots – known as valenki – on the floor.

Camp system

transit-camp

Location

66.5607, 86.1676 — view on OpenStreetMap

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