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A class of Russian landholder formed from peasants who were able to obtain land because of the 1906 agrarian reforms, the Kulaks were opposed to Stalin's policy of collectivization and liquidated en masse in the late 1920s/early 1930s. Up to ten million may have died.

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How did Stalin solve his problem with the kulaks?

Stalin solved the problem with the Kulaks by invading the country and establishing a connection with the groups' leader, and from that point he was able to have a direct say in whatever activities the Kulaks did.


Who are Peasant?

They were called the "kulaks"


What was Stalin's response to the kulaks defiance?

Stalin responded very violently. He executed many Kulaks and soon began mass deportations that carried out through-out the years. Many of the Kulaks died from the results of being deported.


Who did the communist under Stalin consider kulaks?

Stalin considered the Kulaks to be wealthy peasantsThey were formerly wealthy farmers that had owned 24 or more acres, or had employed farm workers. Stalin believed any future insurrection would be led by the Kulaks, thus he proclaimed a policy aimed at "liquidating the Kulaks as a class."


Who are wealthy peasants?

They were called the "kulaks"


What happened to the Ukrainian kulaks?

they left


Who started collectivization of agriculture?

kulaks


What are tsarist farm owners called?

kulaks


What are wealthy peasants called in Russia?

Kulaks.


Wealthy Russian landowners?

Kulaks


What did the kulaks do to put them in conflict with Stalin?

Stalin was a very cruel man and he singled out the kulaks. He put them in camps were the were starved, the food was taken away from them and many people died. The women were beat and raped, if the risisted the were murdered.


Why did Stalin want to get rid of Kulaks?

because the kulak had power!