Stakhanovite movement

The Stakhanovite movement was a Soviet-driven initiative in the 1930s that encouraged workers to exceed production targets, inspired by miner Alexei Stakhanov, who reportedly mined excessive amounts of coal. The movement promoted exceptional effort, productivity, and individual achievements as a way to boost industrial output and demonstrate worker dedication. While it fostered pride and national progress, it also led to pressure on workers and sometimes exaggerated claims of productivity. Overall, it aimed to motivate workers through recognition of extraordinary effort, emphasizing the importance of labor in building socialism.