Ukraine is known as the breadbasket of Europe. Its farmers raise and export a huge chunk of the world’s wheat, barley, and other grains. But in 1932 and ’33, Stalin decided to show Ukrainians who was boss and suppress those who would oppose the authority of the Soviet Union. The collectivization and modernization of agriculture was going on throughout the USSR, and all areas that were once abundant resources were harmed when experienced farmers were replaced by government policies and unreasonable goals. Bad weather made things worse. Still, Ukraine suffered so much more that many countries consider the Holodomor an act of genocide. And it was kept secret from the outside world for decades.
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Tom Blank of Weird History makes no attempt at humor in this video, because it’s a truly tragic story. He does allow a little sarcasm when appropriate. You can learn more about the Holodomor at Wikipedia. Beware, the details are gory and heartbreaking.
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