Solikamsk prison, or the legendary colony "White swan": history and modernity

"White swan" - this name is familiar to any modern Russian. The Solikamsk prison, or the PKU IK-2 OIK-2 OUHD GUFSIN, has gained national recognition due to particularly strict conditions of detention of prisoners. Where is the legendary colony of the special regime and how did it get its informal romantic name?

History of Correctional Facility

One of the most famous prisons of modern Russia was built in 1938. Initially, the prison was intended for political prisoners, it contained mainly priests.

In 1955, a reorganization was carried out. The clergy were transferred to another correctional institution, and the colony in Solikamsk became a criminal prison. The famous Solikamsk prison became in 1980. It is then that EPTT is created here - a single chamber-type room. It was here that the thieves in the law were re-educated; At least 4500 convicts have passed through the colony "White Swan" for the whole history of its existence.

If you believe the statistics, the average term of serving the sentence until the death of the prisoner was only 3-7 years. The prisoners who were here did not expect to leave the prison alive.

Where did the "White Swan" come from?

The place where Solikamsk prison is located is the city of Solikamsk, Perm Territory. In the people this correctional institution is most often called the "White Swan". Where did this unusual name come from?

The facades of all buildings located on the territory of the "zone" are painted white. If you look at the prison buildings from a bird's eye view, they resemble the silhouette of a large bird spreading its wings. But this is only one of the versions. According to another, the Solikamsk prison is called the "White Swan", because the convicts are allowed to move only in a special position - tilting the body forward and throwing his hands far behind his back. The third legend about the origin of the name is more romantic. According to her, prisoners who got into this colony understood that it was here that they would "sing" their last swan song.

The modern everyday life of the legendary prison

Today the White Swan is a colony of a special regime. Here the most dangerous criminals are serving their sentence. These are serial killers, rapists, members of terrorist groups, organizers of bandit formations. Many prisoners are sentenced to a life sentence.

The Solikamsk prison has cells intended for keeping one, two or three prisoners. Each convict is entitled to a daily walk and weekly shower. In this colony, prisoners do not work, but after obtaining personal permission from the leadership, they can self-educate and take books from the library.

Interesting facts about the colony of the special regime "White Swan"

In the entire history of the prison, there was not a single successful escape from it. Today, the "zone" is guarded by modern tracking systems and specially trained dogs. The Solikamsk prison has the following address: Perm Region, Solikamsk, ul. Karnalitova, 98. Prisoners can correspond with relatives. But the order of personal visits in this prison is strictly regulated. To meet with the prisoner you need to get a special permit. Prisoners can visit a prison stall in which products and essential goods are sold.

Today, the "White Swan" observes the conditions of the international standard for keeping prisoners. The distribution of prisoners on the cameras is conducted after passing the psychological compatibility tests. In the event of the death of a prisoner, his relatives may organize a funeral on their own. Otherwise, the deceased is buried at the state expense in the city cemetery of Solikamsk.