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Political prisoners are confined in brightly lit cells in temperatures of 40 degrees centigrade, and given salt water to drink, so they are driven mad
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Brightly Cells Confined Degrees Driven Prisoners Salt Temperatures 1936 Centigrade
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 23.7cm (7.3" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "The Hellish Conditions of Russia's Political Prisons in 1936: Prisoners Driven Mad by Intense Heat and Salt Water" This haunting photograph captures the grim reality of Russia's political prisons in 1936. The image shows rows of prisoners confined in brightly lit cells, their faces etched with despair and exhaustion. The temperatures inside these cells reached an unbearable 40 degrees centigrade, driving the inmates to the brink of madness. The Soviet regime under Joseph Stalin had long used political imprisonment as a tool of repression and control. But the conditions in these prisons during the late 1930s were particularly brutal. Prisoners were subjected to inhumane treatment, including being given only salt water to drink. The scorching heat and lack of fresh water led many to develop hallucinations, delirium, and even madness. The photograph is a stark reminder of the horrors that political prisoners endured during this dark period in Russian history. The bright lights, intended to keep prisoners awake and prevent them from resting, only added to their suffering. The salt water, meant to quench their thirst, only exacerbated their physical and mental torment. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as well as a cautionary tale of the consequences of political repression and human rights abuses. It serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the fundamental human rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their political beliefs or affiliations. This photograph is a poignant and haunting reminder of a dark chapter in Russian history, and a reminder of the importance of never forgetting the lessons of the past. It is a powerful visual representation of the human cost of political oppression and the importance of upholding human rights and dignity.
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