Varlam Shalamov quotes

Varlam Shalamov was a Russian writer and poet, renowned for his harrowing accounts of life in the Soviet labor camps. His most famous work, the "Kolyma Tales," is considered a powerful testament to human suffering and resilience under extreme conditions. He depicted the brutality and dehumanization of the Gulag system through his evocative prose and personal experiences. Here is 1 of his quotes:

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Varlam Shalamov

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Occupation: Soviet Writer
Born: June 5, 1907
Died: January 17, 1982
Quotes count: 1
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