Throughout the course of its existence the Soviet Union plagued the Russian people, casting a shroud of oppressive silence that resulted in the deaths of millions who dared speak out. The dominion of the Soviet Union threatened to wipe out any trace of individuality, and turn every citizen into a slave of the party. However, throughout its destructive history, many people fought for self-preservation, and sought expose the truth about the Soviet Regime. Eugenia Ginzburg, Joseph Brodsky, and Vladimir Bukovsky each tell a story of their experiences under the regime’s oppression. This paper will examine their narratives to answer the question, how do Ginzburg, Brodsky, and Bukovsky each pursue self-preservation throughout their struggle against
