Yliluokkaan

Yliluokkaan is a Finnish concept that roughly translates to "upper class" or "higher grade." It was a hierarchical social classification used in the Soviet Union, particularly in the Russian SFSR, during the early 20th century. Individuals who were classified as yliluokkaan were considered members of the intelligentsia, a social group comprising professionals, intellectuals, and people with higher education.

The Soviet classification system used the terms yliluokkaan, kärkiluokka, and työläisluku to categorize the population. Yliluokkaan referred to those who held higher positions in society, such as academics, intellectuals, and officials. They were considered superior to the other two classes and were entitled to certain privileges and benefits.

To be classified as yliluokkaan, one had to fulfill certain criteria, including having a higher education, holding a prominent position in society, or being a member of the Communist Party. This classification was used to reward individuals who contributed to the development of the Soviet state and to reinforce social control within the society.

Yliluokkaan classification was a means of regulating social mobility in the Soviet Union. Those classified as yliluokkaan enjoyed better living conditions, access to exclusive education and employment opportunities, and higher social status. However, this system also created social tensions and limited opportunities for those who did not fit into this category.

The yliluokkaan classification was integral to the Soviet social hierarchy during the early years of the Soviet Union. As the Soviet system evolved, the importance of this classification system decreased, and it eventually fell out of use in the mid-20th century.