
Excursion to Karlag — a glimpse into the tragic history of the 20th century.
In the settlement of Dolinka, Karaganda region, you will visit the Memorial Museum of Victims of Political Repression — a branch of the regional history museum, located on the site of the former administrative center of one of the largest camps in the USSR.
What to expect:
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Karlag Museum — exhibitions about the fates of the prisoners, their living conditions, labor, and mass repressions.
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Camp grounds — preserved buildings and infrastructure that convey the scale of the camp system.
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Monuments and memorials — sites dedicated to remembering the victims of Karlag.
This excursion helps preserve historical memory and reflect on the events of the past.