Soviet Union famine

The Soviet Union famine, especially the Ukrainian Holodomor (1932-1933), was a devastating food shortage caused by a combination of government policies, including forced grain requisitions and collectivization of farms. These actions disrupted agricultural productivity and led to widespread starvation, impacting millions of people. The famine was exacerbated by political repression and inadequate response from authorities. It remains a significant historical event illustrating the severe human cost of certain policies under Stalin's regime, highlighting how political decisions can lead to severe humanitarian crises.