The atrocities committed by the Soviet Union that particularly targeted Ukrainians include:
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Holodomor (1932-1933): This man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine resulted in the deaths of millions of Ukrainians. It was caused by the policies of forced collectivization and grain requisition quotas imposed by the Soviet government under Joseph Stalin.
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Political Repressions and Purges: During the Great Terror in the late 1930s, many Ukrainians were arrested, executed, or sent to Gulags (labor camps) as part of broader purges against perceived political enemies. This included Ukrainian intelligentsia, artists, and political leaders.
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Forced Relocations and Deportations: Various groups of Ukrainians were forcibly relocated or deported throughout Soviet history, particularly during and after World War II. This included the deportation of Crimean Tatars and other ethnic groups.
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Cultural Suppression: The Soviet regime enforced Russification policies that suppressed Ukrainian language, culture, and nationalism. These policies aimed to eradicate Ukrainian identity.
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World War II Atrocities: During the war, many Ukrainian civilians suffered from violence, both from invading Nazi Germany and from Soviet reprisals against suspected collaborators.
These events collectively represent some of the severe and tragic atrocities targeting Ukrainians during the Soviet era.
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