sheftsvo

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English

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Etymology

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From Russian шефство (šefstvo, patronage; sponsorship).

Noun

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sheftsvo (uncountable)

  1. (historical) In the Soviet Union, a form of patronage where more skilled or advanced workers (such as military troops or a factory) provided assistance and mentoring to the less skilled (such as farmers and construction labourers).