The Ukrainian Holodomor

The Holodomor was a devastating famine that occurred in Ukraine between 1932 and 1933, resulting from Soviet policies under Joseph Stalin. During this period, the government enforced grain requisition quotas, seizing food from peasants, which led to widespread starvation. Millions of Ukrainians died, and this tragic event is widely regarded as a man-made famine, with intent to suppress Ukrainian nationalism. The Holodomor remains a significant historical and cultural trauma for Ukraine, and many countries recognize it as a genocide against the Ukrainian people. Its legacy continues to impact Ukrainian identity and relationships with Russia.