Who was responsible for the purges of the polish and Ukrainian kulaks?

The purges of Polish and Ukrainian kulaks were primarily orchestrated by the Soviet government under Joseph Stalin during the late 1920s and 1930s. The policies aimed to consolidate agricultural production through collectivization, which targeted wealthier peasants (kulaks) as class enemies. The actions included widespread arrests, deportations, and executions, significantly impacting the rural populations in both regions. Local Communist Party officials often carried out these directives, fueled by ideological fervor and pressure from the central government.