Historical Events tagged with "solzhenitsyn"
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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Exiled from the Soviet Union
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was officially exiled from the Soviet Union, marking a pivotal moment in his life and literary career. Known for his critical stance against the Soviet regime and his influential works such as 'The Gulag Archipelago,' Solzhenitsyn became a symbol of resistance for many dissidents. He had faced increasing government pressure following the publication of his works that exposed the brutal realities of life under Stalin. Ultimately, he was stripped of his citizenship and forced to leave his homeland in February 1974, leading him to settle in Switzerland and later in the United States.
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