Posted 2/21/2024, 5:18:14 PM
Navalny Endures Harsh Isolation in Remote Russian Prison Colony
- The remote Arctic town of Kharp is home to the IK-3 prison colony where Alexei Navalny spent his final weeks
- Temperatures in Kharp can drop below -30°C in winter, making outdoor exercise torturous
- IK-3 has a reputation as one of Russia's harshest prisons, with sparse living conditions and alleged abuse
- Kharp was built by Gulag prisoners and now has around 5,000 residents
- Navalny was sent to IK-3 to maximize his isolation, making it difficult for visitors or oversight