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Was Sorge allowed to write letters from prison?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only to certain individuals

  • Only to the Soviet Union

Answer

Sorge was indeed permitted to write letters while imprisoned. During his ten-month confinement, he frequently engaged in writing letters to his acquaintances, which often included his relatives and fellow comrades. These correspondences served as a valuable tool for Sorge to express his thoughts, maintain connections with the outside world, and provide vital information to his associates outside the prison walls.
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