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KarLag / Museum of Political Repression Victims’ Memory of the Dolinka Settlement, Karaganda

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Tour the site of the most famous labor camp in the territory of modern-day Kazakhstan at KarLag / Museum of Political Repression Victims’ Memory of the Dolinka Settlement, now a memorial complex spanning 167 sq km (64 sq mi) in the Karaganda region. See restored rooms and laboratories that were run by Volga German detainees, and learn about the everyday activities of prisoners, including a KarLag ballet troupe. You will understand how the economy and coal mine industry of this camp fit into the larger scheme of Soviet labor camps and the development of rural areas. Hear stories from female prisoners and examine the personal belongings of ex-detainees. Set in a modern neo-classical building divided into three sections, the museum features a special exhibition about the camp in wartime. Put KarLag / Museum of Political Repression Victims’ Memory of the Dolinka Settlement at the forefront of your travel plans using our Karaganda vacation builder.

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JGDynamo

Just outside of Karaganda is the Karlag-Museum of Political Repression and wow is it ever powerful. One of the largest gulags/corrective labour camps of the Soviet era. Clearly the real incidents are ... more »
carolinne2014-0

Visiting Dolinka which was the headquarters of the Karlag, is an essential part of understanding the people and culture of Kazakhstan. It is a very sobering experience and exhibits repression in many ... more »
Ken H

A very eye opening exhibition of some harder times in Kazakhstan history. All displays had Kazakh, Russian and English descriptions. English guides can be arranged with prior notice. As they did not h... more »

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