| − | As a delayed effect of the kulak purges, the 1980s saw the Soviet Union turn to the United States to purchase grain; their supplies were still critically weakened from the mass destruction of their agricultural intellect and manpower during the purge. Russian agriculture is still somewhat reeling from these effects, and it remains week to this day. | + | As a delayed effect of the kulak purges, the 1980s saw the Soviet Union turn to the United States to purchase grain; their supplies were still critically weakened from the mass destruction of their agricultural intellect and manpower during the purge. Russian agriculture is still somewhat reeling from these effects, and it remains weak to this day. |