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Islands of Mystery
Author: Maria Antonova
Russian Life: Jan/Feb 2009
Department: Features
Page: 44 ( 8) pages
Summary: The Solovetsky Islands ("Solovki") have long been a part of the Russian landscape. First inhabited as an Orthodox refuge and monastery, the latter was transformed by the Soviets into the first camp for political prisoners. Today, it is a booming tourist mecca. Editor Maria Antonova went to investigate.
This article appeared in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.
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