The Hero of Socialist Labour ( sq, Hero i Punës Socialiste; Heroinë e Punës Socialiste) was an honorary title in
Albania and other
Warsaw Pact countries. It was the highest degree of distinction for exceptional achievements in national economy and culture. It provided a similar status to the title
Hero of the People
The Hero of the People ( sq, Hero i Popullit; Heroinë e Popullit) was the highest Hero (Title), title bestowed upon the citizens of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.
Creation
Founded on July 9, 1945, the title was awarded by the Presi ...
that was awarded for heroic deeds, but unlike the latter, was awarded to citizens who contributed to the development of
Albania's
industry,
agriculture,
transportation,
trade,
science and
technology and promoted the might and the glory of Albania.
The
title was introduced by the
decree of the
Albanian parliament in 1954 and extended to agricultural workers with a law in 1961.
1961 Law to extend the title to agricultural workers Only the Albanian parliament could deprive a person of this title.
See also
*Orders, decorations and medals of Albania
Orders, decorations and medals of Albania are state decorations regulated and bestowed by the Republic of Albania.
History
The first decoration to be given in modern Albania is considered to be the Order of the Black Eagle, which was granted by ...
*Hero of the People
The Hero of the People ( sq, Hero i Popullit; Heroinë e Popullit) was the highest Hero (Title), title bestowed upon the citizens of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.
Creation
Founded on July 9, 1945, the title was awarded by the Presi ...
Notes and references
Full list of honorary titles given in Albania in the 1945-1990 period
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Awards established in 1954
Title
1954 establishments in Albania
Hero (title)