Chronology of Modern Ukraine (1922–2022)
Journal: Central European University Press eBooks
Year: 2023

The Soviet Union is created.One of the four founding republics is the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (UkSSR).• May-July 1928: The so-called Shakhty trial takes place.Fifty-three engineers and technicians working in Donbas are accused of sabotage.Eleven of them are sentenced to death.Five of them are executed.• October 1, 1928: The first five-year plan officially begins.Some 78% of investment is directed to heavy industry.Collectivization is planned to take place slowly (17.5% of arable land