Holodomor: Life during the Ukrainian Famine | Soviet Union, Genocide, Cannibalism, Stalin

The transcript provides personal accounts and diary entries from survivors of the Holodomor, a devastating famine in Ukraine during 1932-1933. It highlights the extreme conditions, including food scarcity, forced collectivization, and cannibalism. The Soviet authorities' role in exacerbating the famine is discussed, with survivors recounting the confiscation of food and the export of grain while millions starved. The narrative also touches on the controversial classification of the Holodomor as a genocide, emphasizing the deliberate actions taken against Ukrainians.

What did Nina Cohut's mother trade for food during the Holodomor?

• A family heirloom ring and earrings

• Her wedding dress

• A pair of shoes

• A gold necklace

What was a significant fear for children during the Holodomor, according to Nina Cohut?

• Being left alone at home

• Being abducted and harmed

• Being sent to work camps

• Being forced to join the army

Why is the term 'genocide' used by some to describe the Holodomor?

• Because it was a natural disaster

• Due to the Soviet Union's deliberate policies

• Because it affected only a small region

• Due to the lack of international aid

What was the consequence for children deemed 'socially unreliable' during the famine?

• They were sent to special schools

• They were not allowed to eat at the school kitchen

• They were given extra food rations

• They were sent to live with relatives

What unconventional food did people consume during the Holodomor?

• Exotic fruits

• Canned goods

• Wild birds and apples

• Imported grains

What was a common punishment for kulaks during the Holodomor?

• Forced relocation to cities

• Increased food rations

• Mandatory military service

• Imprisonment and confiscation of property

What did Alexandra Radchenko note about the state of justice during the Holodomor?

• It was fair and unbiased

• It was lenient towards peasants

• It was harsh and unjust

• It was improving gradually

What did people resort to eating as described in Alexandra Radchenko's diary?

• Fresh vegetables

• Imported delicacies

• Dog meat

• Luxury foods

What was the reaction of the village council when informed about a deceased man?

• Immediate burial

• Indifference and passing responsibility

• Reporting to higher authorities

• Organizing a funeral

What did Alexandra Radchenko observe about the children during the famine?

• They were playing in the fields

• They were emaciated and suffering

• They were well-fed and healthy

• They were sent to school regularly