Suppression of the GULAG Uprisings (1953–1954)
After Stalin's death, the amnesty did not extend to political prisoners, among whom Ukrainians made up an enormous share. This provoked large-scale uprisings within the concentration camp system (Vorkuta, Norilsk, Kengir). In Kengir, the insurgents created a system of self-government, a radio station, and workshops for making weapons, demanding the arrival of a commission of the CPSU Central Committee. The uprisings were suppressed by regular troops using tanks, which led to mass killings[1][2].
Actors
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G0010 | USSR |
Use of regular troops and tanks to suppress large-scale revolts of Ukrainian political prisoners in the concentration camp system (in particular, in Kengir)[2]. |
Techniques Used
| ID | Name | Use | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T0104 | Mass Killings of Civilians |
Armed shooting of unarmed prisoners and mass killings during the forcible suppression of the Kengir, Norilsk, and Vorkuta uprisings[1]. |
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| T0077 | Punitive Expeditions |
Use of regular troops and tanks to suppress large-scale revolts of Ukrainian political prisoners in the concentration camp system (in particular, in Kengir)[2]. |
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Instruments
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S0010 | Regular Army |
Use of regular troops and tanks to suppress large-scale revolts of Ukrainian political prisoners in the concentration camp system (in particular, in Kengir)[2]. |