69-Year-Old Gulag Historian Punished for Flawed Morning Exercises
Yury Dmitriev, a 69-year-old historian famed for uncovering Stalin-era atrocities, has been placed in solitary confinement in Mordovia's Correctional Colony No. 18 for allegedly performing morning exercises incorrectly. This punitive measure underscores Russia's persistent political repression, as Dmitriev's health deteriorates behind bars.
Despite his significant contributions to documenting Soviet-era crimes, Dmitriev's imprisonment continues under harsh conditions. His recent punishment for a minor infraction, such as improper morning exercises, raises concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Russia. As one observer noted, 'Even in prison, the ghosts of the past haunt those who dare to remember.'
In a grim twist, the historian who unearthed mass graves now finds himself confined in a cell, punished for failing to perform morning exercises to the state's satisfaction.
