The Soviet prison system varied quite a bit, some with open visitation and no outer walls. They varied quite dramatically in conditions, but many were fairly progressive for the time. I recommend reading Russian Justice.

[–] untakenusername@sh.itjust.works -1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

yeah gulags were great, really progressive.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Read the book.

[–] untakenusername@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

ofc not

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago

Okay 👍