The "Gulag" system (not "gult") was a network of forced labor camps in the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin's regime. It served two important purposes:
Political repression: The Gulag system was used to suppress political dissent and opposition to the Soviet government. People who were considered to be enemies of the state, such as political dissidents, intellectuals, and religious figures, were arrested and sent to the Gulag. This helped the Soviet government maintain control and eliminate any potential threats to their power.
Economic exploitation: The Gulag system also served as a source of cheap labor for the Soviet economy. Prisoners in the Gulag were forced to work in mines, factories, and other industries, often under brutal and inhumane conditions. This helped the Soviet government meet its production goals and develop its economy, but at the cost of the prisoners' lives and freedoms.