jan 4, 1930 - (Accomplishments as a leader) From late 1920 to early 1930, Joseph Stalin because he believed that collectivism would accelerate food production which would benefit Russia. However, this caused millions of Ukranian peasants (farmers) to die due to forced labour and the lack of food.
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jan 4, 1930
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~ 95 years ago