Counteraction to the anti-church policy of the soviet government in Ukraine in the 20–30-s of the 20th century: causes, course and consequences

In the article research resistance of Ukrainians to anti-religious policy Bolsheviks, first years their stay in power. The notes that one main characteristic features development Ukrainian historiography at current stage is increasing attention scientists problems related history church life Ukraine. This especially applies Soviet period history, when traditional church, which used be determining factors society, suffered a significant blow as result implementation anti-church government. At same time, decades existence Bolshevik regime, opposition Bolsheviks on part population was quite noticeable. aspect, our opinion, needs more detailed scientific rethinking, aimed this article. Are shown directions and types resistance, its results consequences for further by authorities. It also depicts complex punitive repressive measures against religious communities Ukraine during under study. As conducted research, author comes conclusion from moment came power, company encountered spontaneous protests various communities. protest took forms – ignoring sabotaging initiatives government, active armed representatives. This, turn, led intensification terror authorities which, end, forced recognize politics power Bolsheviks.