If you’re a Call of Duty Warzone fan, then you’re probably familiar with the term GULAG. But do you know the disturbing history behind what the GULAG actually was?
Why Gulags Were Created
Gulags were formed by the Soviet Union under Vladimir Lenin as a network of forced labor camps for convicts. However, they were widely used as a form of political repression as many innocent people were sent to these camps if they were viewed as a threat to Joseph Stalin’s regime.
The Problems With Gulags
Gulags had a serious issue with overcrowding which lead to rampant disease, food shortages, and violence. In addition, if prisoners were not obedient, they were either starved or executed. While gulags no longer exist today, it is estimated that approximately 1.7 million people perished as a result of their imprisonment.
So there you have it, next time you’re in the Gulag you’ll know the meaning behind it.