The IK-3 prison colony in the village of Kharp, located above the Arctic Circle, over 1,900 kilometers (1,200 miles) northeast of Moscow.
Russian opposition politician, Alexey Navalny died in prison on Friday. The 47-year-old was held in a detention facility about 40 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
  • Deceased Russian dissident Alexey Navalny spent his final days in one of Russia's harshest prisons.
  • Located near the Arctic Circle, the IK-3 prison colony is infamous for its terrible conditions.
  • One analyst said Russia's penal colonies were known for their austerity and dispiriting atmosphere.

Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, 47, spent his final days in one of the country's harshest prisons.