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How the Soviets Used Common Criminals to Destroy the Regime’s Enemies

In the Gulag, political prisoners were systematically terrorized by ordinary criminals with the encouragement of the authorities. It was hoped this would help the regime liquidate the state’s ideological enemies. 

Original Article: “How the Soviets Used Common Criminals to Destroy the Regime’s Enemies”

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