ВЗАЄМИНИ РАДЯНСЬКОЇ ВЛАДИ З МІСЦЕВИМ НАСЕЛЕННЯМ БУКОВИНИ ТА ПІВНІЧНОЇ БЕССАРАБІЇ НА ЗАВЕРШАЛЬНОМУ ЕТАПІ ДРУГОЇ СВІТОВОЇ ВІЙНИ (1944-1945 рр.)
RELATIONS OF THE SOVIET GOVERNMENT WITH THE LOCAL POPULATION OF BUKOVYNA AND NORTHERN BESSARABIA AT THE FINAL STAGE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR (1944-1945)

Summary/Abstract: This research focuses on analyzing the policy of the Soviet government and the participation of the local population in the territories of Northern Bukovyna and Northern Bessarabia after their liberation during World War II. The study covers the period from 1944 to 1945 when these regions underwent signifi cant transformations under Soviet infl uence. Aim of investigation. The primary objective of this article is to uncover the interaction between Soviet governmental structures and the local population during this period. The author aims to study the political, social, and cultural aspects of this interaction and to identify the reactions and perceptions of the local population regarding Soviet changes and transformations. Scientifi c Novelty: This research expands the understanding of this issue by highlighting crucial aspects of the interaction between the authorities and the population. By revisiting the past of these regions during the Soviet occupation, the study aims to fi ll historical gaps. The scientifi c methods include the criticism of historical sources, descriptive methods and comparative analysis. Conclusions: The policy of the Soviet government in these regions aimed at establishing Soviet ideology and altering the social landscape. The collectivization of agriculture and industrialization of the regions were implemented. The impact of Soviet rule on the local population was not always positive, as many local residents faced repression, political persecution, and freedom restrictions. The local population reacted diff erently to Soviet policies, with some groups cooperating with the Soviet authorities out of their own interests, while others actively resisted the new government. Research into this period is essential for a better understanding of the history of these regions and the infl uence of Soviet rule on their development. The research results will provide insights into the impact of Soviet governance on Northern Bukovyna and Northern Bessarabia and the reactions and perceptions of the local population.

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