Ironically, this huge enterprise has also inspired dictator Ceaușescu to initiate a similar action in Romania, the Danube - Black Sea canal; many lives were lost or shortened, many dissident intellectuals were deployed to work there, separated from families and condemned to a horrible, next to slavery condition. It's a shame how history owns such moments, even though the results are in some cases welcome.
Ironically, this huge enterprise has also inspired dictator Ceaușescu to initiate a similar action in Romania, the Danube - Black Sea canal; many lives were lost or shortened, many dissident intellectuals were deployed to work there, separated from families and condemned to a horrible, next to slavery condition. It's a shame how history owns such moments, even though the results are in some cases welcome.