Ukrainian Famine Explained

The Holodomor, a man-made famine in the early 1930s, led to millions of deaths in Ukraine, yet it remained largely unacknowledged by the Western press and the Soviet government until decades later. The term itself, derived from Ukrainian, emphasizes the intentionality behind this tragedy, distinguishing it from natural famines. Understanding the context of this disaster requires a look back at the policies implemented after the communist revolution under Lenin's leadership.