Public Sentiment among Peasantry of “Revolutionary Turning Point” Generation at turn of 1920—1930s

The paper studies characteristics of the public sentiment among peasantry “revolutionary turning point” generation (born at turn XIX—XX centuries). relevance chosen topic lies in need to carry out a comprehensive study state opinion villagers 1920—1930s through prism “generational” section. Based on wide range archival documents and periodicals, most which are introduced into scientific circulation for first time, focuses analysis main ways adapting peasant mentality context agricultural collectivization. Particular attention is paid sources forms manifestation protest moods peasants. conducted research showed ambiguous attitude towards authors come conclusion that cases transition collective farms caused discontent villagers, farm system itself was associated with hunger ruin. It shown significant part perceived policy countryside as return prerevolutionary order. noted excesses during dispossession contributed intensification confrontation between various property strata peasantry.