The Gulag Archipelago

Methodology and Conclusions

In The Gulag Archipelago, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn employs a methodology based on collecting and analyzing eyewitness testimonies, personal memories, and documents. He systematically explores the experiences of prisoners in Soviet camps, from arrests to life in the camps and eventual release. Solzhenitsyn uses both his own experiences and the stories of other prisoners to create a comprehensive and multifaceted portrayal of the Gulag system. His conclusions are that the Gulag was an integral part of the Soviet system, aimed at suppressing dissent and destroying human individuality. Solzhenitsyn shows how the repressive system shattered the lives of millions and undermined the moral foundations of society.