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Where were the secret detention facilities for scientists and engineers known as sharashkas?
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Sharashkas were secret detention facilities for scientists and engineers in the Soviet Union. They were typically located in remote areas and were used to force scientists and engineers to work on projects for the Soviet military. Many sharashkas were located in Russia.
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