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title: Soviet Gulag, Estonia
author: Unknown Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22304/soviet-gulag-estonia/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-10-30
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# Soviet Gulag, Estonia

_Authored by Unknown Photographer_

## Image File

[![Soviet Gulag, Estonia](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22304.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22304.png)

## Image Caption

Photograph of a Soviet Gulag in Estonia, c. 1940s-50s.

Gulags were used to detain those considered enemies of the state where they were used as forced labour.

Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Photographer, U. (2026, October 30). Soviet Gulag, Estonia. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22304/soviet-gulag-estonia/>
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown. "Soviet Gulag, Estonia." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 30, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22304/soviet-gulag-estonia/>.
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown. "Soviet Gulag, Estonia." *World History Encyclopedia*, 30 Oct 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22304/soviet-gulag-estonia/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://opendata.muis.ee/object/86804) by **Unknown Photographer**. Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 30 October 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.