Stakhanovite

The term "Stakhanovite" refers to a Soviet industrial worker who was recognized and given special privileges for exceeding production norms. This concept emerged during the Soviet Union's industrialization drive in the 1930s, particularly under the Five-Year Plans. The Stakhanovite movement, named after a miner named Alexei Stakhanov, was heavily promoted through propaganda. While presented as a genuine method for increasing productivity, it was largely a publicity tactic linked to piecework payment systems. This movement created a new class of highly rewarded workers, reflecting the increasingly stratified nature of Stalinist society. The term "elite" itself refers to the best or most superior part of a group, often those who hold significant power or influence.1234