"White Swan" - this name is familiar to anyonethe modern Russian. The Solikamsk prison, or PKU IK-2 OIK-2 OUHD GUFSIN, gained national fame thanks to the particularly strict conditions of detention. Where is the legendary colony of special treatment and how did it get its unofficial romantic name?
Correctional History
One of the most famous prisons of modern Russia was built in 1938. Initially, the prison was intended for political prisoners, it was mostly held by priests.
В 1955 году была проведена реорганизация.The clerics were transferred to another correctional facility, and the colony in Solikamsk became a criminal one. The famous Solikamsk prison becomes in 1980. That's when EPPC is created here - a single chamber-type room. It was here that thieves in law were re-educated; over the entire history of its existence, at least 4,500 convicts passed through the White Swan colony.
If you believe the statistics, the average term of sentence until the death of the prisoner was only 3-7 years. The prisoners who arrived here did not hope to leave the prison alive.
Where did the White Swan come from?
The place where the Solikamsk prison is located is the city of Solikamsk, Permsky Krai. In the people, this correctional institution is most often called the “White Swan”. Where did this unusual name come from?
Facades of all buildings in the territory"Zones", painted white. If you look at the prison buildings from a bird's eye view, they resemble the silhouette of a large bird spread its wings. But this is only one of the versions. According to another, the Solikamsk prison is called “The White Swan”, because convicts here are allowed to move only in a special position - bending the body forward and throwing their arms far behind their backs. The third legend about the origin of the name is more romantic. According to her, prisoners who fell into this colony understood that it was here that they would “sing” their last swan song.
Modern weekdays of the legendary prison
Today the “White Swan” is a special colonymode. The most dangerous criminals are serving their sentences here. These are serial killers, rapists, members of terrorist groups, organizers of bandit formations. Many prisoners are sentenced to life imprisonment.
Solikamsk prison has cameras designedfor keeping one, two or three prisoners. Every prisoner is given a daily walk and a weekly shower visit. Prisoners do not work in this colony, but, having received personal permission from the authorities, they can educate themselves and take books from the library.
Interesting facts about the White Swan colony
In the entire history of the prison from her notthere was absolutely no successful escape. Today, the “zone” is guarded by modern tracking systems and specially trained dogs. The Solikamsk prison address has the following: Perm Krai, the city of Solikamsk, ul. Karnalitova, 98. Prisoners can keep in touch with relatives. But the order of personal visits in this prison is strictly regulated. To meet with the prisoner, you must obtain a special permit. Prisoners can visit the prison stall selling food and essential goods.
In the "White Swan" conditions are met today.international standard prisoners. The distribution of prisoners in the cells is carried out after passing tests of psychological compatibility. In the event of the death of a prisoner, his relatives can arrange a funeral on their own. Otherwise, the deceased is buried at public expense in the city cemetery of Solikamsk.
