THE SPLIT IN THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNIST MOVEMENT IN CANADA IN THE 1930s

The article substantiates the reasons of split in Ukrainian communist movement Canada mid-1930s at peak its popularity. They consisted acquainting supporters with information about dekulakization, Holodomor 1932–1933, Bolshevik repressions on territory Socialist Soviet Republic, and so on. It clearly describes how this conflict took place labour-farmer temple association, which united communists, it was perceived by members, what consequences led to affected spreading views among Ukrainians Canada. society divided into those who unquestioningly believed or knew truth equally supported Stalin's policy Ukraine condemned saw a different way further life workers 'and peasants' state. shows developed 1930s, so-called socialist segment stood out from it, were ideas they professed. is worth noting that for some time "opportunists", formed Federation Labour-Farmer Organizations, could not decide their socio-political position hesitated whose side stand whether join national-patriotic bloc organizations function separately, despite small number. leading members newly created organization D. Lobay, T. Kobzey, S. Khvaliboga, Y. Elendyuk, M. Zmiyovsky. In August 1928, Mandryka arrived Canada, delegated Party Revolutionaries Prague seek financial support institutions Czechoslovakia. be short-term mission, transformed permanent staying overseas. managed unite socialists had nothing do ULFTA. research also directions activity ties other public organizations, political parties future relations former like-minded people. An attempt made evaluate establish significance social diaspora.