Ukhnalev was born in Leningrad in 1931 , during the soviet famine of 1932-1933 . Dekulakization was pursued during this period , which was meant to highlight the economic disparity present in Russia prior to the political ascent of the Bolsheviks . Thegovernment imposed collectivization of agricultural activity , such as wheat , grain and livestock production , under the theory that kulaks ( " rich " peasants ) were the main culprits . The consequences of collectivization were drastic - approximately 5.5.-6.5 . millions died
Dekulakization
Dekulakization
Yevgeny Ukhnalev