Reports from inmates in Russian prisons indicate that access to foreign books and language materials is being restricted. This includes works by foreign authors, language study resources, and even mainstream novels. Inmates have reported that these materials are now banned, suggesting an effort to limit exposure to foreign ideas within the prison system.
The reported bans on foreign literature and language study materials have raised concerns about the extent of censorship within the Russian prison system. Prisoners and their families have expressed frustration over the restrictions, which they argue limit intellectual freedom and access to diverse perspectives. Advocacy groups have called for greater transparency and accountability in the management of prison facilities.