A Moon of Nickel and Ice

Overview

Norilsk, a remote Siberian city north of the Arctic Circle, was founded to exploit its rich nickel and metal resources. Constructed during Stalin's regime, it was built by the labor of around 650,000 Gulag prisoners from 1930 to 1950. Today, Norilsk remains a stark testament to this dark past, characterized by its harsh, icy environment and the enduring pain of its history. The city stands as an open-air prison, encapsulated by a relentless glacial landscape that echoes the struggles of those who once toiled within its confines.