What is a kolknoz?

Answer 1

A kolkhoz is a form of collective farming in the Soviet Union, where peasants worked together on agricultural land, sharing resources and profits. Established in the 1920s, it aimed to increase agricultural productivity and align with communist principles by eliminating private ownership. Kolkhozes were often state-controlled, and members received wages rather than direct ownership of the land. The system played a significant role in Soviet agriculture until its decline in the late 20th century.