Who resisted collectivization?

Collectivization in the Soviet Union faced resistance primarily from peasants, particularly wealthier farmers known as kulaks, who opposed the forced consolidation of their lands and livestock into collective farms. Many peasants engaged in protests, sabotage, and even slaughtered livestock to resist the policies. Additionally, political dissenters and some local party officials also opposed the drastic and rapid changes brought about by collectivization, fearing the loss of autonomy and the negative impact on agricultural productivity. The resistance often led to violent confrontations and repression by the state.