keruustarve
Keruustarve, also known as the Great Famine, was a period of severe food shortages and starvation that occurred in Estonia from 1944 to 1947. The famine was a result of the Soviet occupation of Estonia following World War II, which led to widespread economic disruption, forced collectivization of agriculture, and the implementation of harsh policies aimed at Sovietization. These policies included the confiscation of private property, the forced relocation of Estonians to Siberia, and the imposition of strict quotas on agricultural production.
The famine was exacerbated by the harsh Soviet winter of 1946-1947, which further reduced agricultural output
The famine had a profound impact on Estonian society, with estimates suggesting that up to 100,000 people