The Second Five-Year Plan was a significant economic initiative launched by the Soviet Union from 1933 to 1937. Its primary goal was to accelerate industrialization and improve the country's infrastructure. The plan focused on heavy industries, such as steel and machinery, aiming to transform the Soviet economy into a more self-sufficient and powerful entity. Additionally, the plan emphasized the collectivization of agriculture, which aimed to consolidate individual farms into large, state-controlled enterprises. This approach sought to increase agricultural productivity and support the growing industrial workforce. However, the implementation of these policies often led to widespread hardship and resistance among the rural population.