Author(s)

Lexu Wang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Centre for China Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Corresponding Author

Lexu Wang

ABSTRACT

This paper compares the agricultural collectivization in China and the Soviet Union, focusing on their political, economic, and socio-cultural contexts. While both aimed to consolidate power and modernize agriculture through state planning, the Soviet Union's rapid, coercive approach under Stalin caused significant social upheaval. In contrast, China's gradual process adapted to traditional structures, leading to smoother implementation. The study highlights how enforcement, traditional values, and socio-cultural adaptations shaped the outcomes in each country. 

KEYWORDS

Agricultural Collectivization, Soviet Union, China

CITE THIS PAPER

Lexu Wang, Divergent Paths: A Comparative Study of Agricultural Collectivization in China and the Soviet Union. Journal of Political Science Research (2025) Vol. 6: 15-21. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/polsr.2025.060103.

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