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94. The Bloody History of Russia & Ukraine

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Famine and Propaganda in Soviet Ukraine

This chapter explores the catastrophic famine in Ukraine from 1932 to 1934, which resulted in the death of nearly four million people. It also examines the rise of Alexey Stakhanov as a symbol of Soviet labor propaganda, reflecting on its implications for Ukrainian identity and labor dynamics amidst the crisis.

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