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1923–1991

Dog kennels (Barabanikha labour camp)

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About

Guard dogs were an essential element of patrols at Gulag camps. Their pens were located outside the fenced area of camps. Ten wooden kennels have been preserved here at the Barabanikha camp.

Camp system

transit-camp

Location

66.5601, 86.1702 — view on OpenStreetMap

Primary sources