Solovki prison camp, Soviet prison camp on Solovetsky Islands, Russia
The prison complex occupies former monastery buildings on an archipelago in the White Sea, featuring high stone walls and multiple detention blocks.
Established in 1923, this facility served as a prototype for the Soviet Gulag system, initially detaining socialist opponents of the Bolshevik regime.
The prison buildings contain markings and inscriptions left by numerous intellectual prisoners, including mathematicians, artists, and religious figures during the 1920s and 1930s.
Visitors can reach the former prison site via boat from Karelia, with guided tours available from June through September.
The prison records indicate that inmates developed a secret communication system using maritime signal flags visible from different parts of the compound.
Location: Solovetsky
GPS coordinates: 65.02444,35.71056
Latest update: June 2, 2025 16:29
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Solovetsky Monastery
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Ascension Church on Sekirnaya Hill
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Bell tower of Solovetsky Monastery
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Buildings of Solovetsky Monastery
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Solovetsky lighthouse
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