Abez labor camp

Abez labor camp was a detention facility for political prisoners and criminals in the northern Komi region of Russia. The facility stood in a remote, harsh environment where inmates were forced to perform labor under severe conditions.

The camp was founded in 1932 and became part of the vast Soviet Gulag system. It stood as a symbol of the scale of political oppression during that era.

The site is marked by a memorial and museum established in 1989 by the Memorial society to honor those imprisoned here. These spaces shape how visitors experience and understand the camp's past.

The site is reachable through the settlement of Abez in the Inta Municipality of the Komi Republic. Bring warm clothing, as the region has a harsh climate even during warmer months.

Several notable figures were detained here, including art scholar Nikolay Punin and religious philosopher Lev Karsavin. Their imprisonment made the camp a place where significant intellectual voices were silenced.

Location: Abez

Inception: 1932

Part of: Abez

GPS coordinates: 66.52472,61.78639

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01