Zhanna Popova. Coerced Labour, Forced Displacement, and the Soviet Gulag 1880s–1930s . Social History of Punishment and Labour Coercion series. Amsterdam University Press, 2024. 239 pp. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Tables. €122.00, hardback. €121.99, ebook.

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the relationship between coerced labour and forced displacement in the Soviet Gulag from the 1880s to the 1930s.
• Analyzed historical documents and archival materials
• Utilized case studies to illustrate the experiences of coerced individuals
• Contextualized findings within the broader landscape of Russian and Soviet history
• Identified patterns of labour coercion and displacement practices in the Gulag system
• Demonstrated the significant impact on social structures and individual lives
• Revealed historical narratives that challenge contemporary understandings of the Soviet regime