Mikhail Kalashnikov

Soviet and Russian small arms designer (1919–2013)
Person human Q167573
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Mikhail Kalashnikov

Summary

Mikhail Kalashnikov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kurya[2]. He died in Izhevsk[3]. He worked as a design engineer[4], tankman[5], inventor[6], writer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,039 views/month, #5,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov's place of birth was Kurya[2].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov passed away in Izhevsk[3].
  • Burial took place at Federal Military Memorial Cemetery[10].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov's mother was Aleksandra Kalashnikova[11].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov was married to Yekaterina Kalashnikova[12].
  • A child of Mikhail Kalashnikov was Victor Kalashnikov[13].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Russian was Mikhail Kalashnikov's native language[16].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov worked as a design engineer[4].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov's professions included tankman[5].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov's professions included inventor[6].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov worked as a writer[7].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov worked as a politician[17].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov's field of work was small arms[18].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[19].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[20].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov was employed by Kalashnikov Concern[21].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov was employed by Kyiv Higher Tank Engineering School[22].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov was employed by Q4189367[23].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov's education included a stint at Voroniha village secondary school[24].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov received the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[25].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov received the Order of Lenin[26].
  • Mikhail Kalashnikov received the Order of the Red Star[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kurya[2], Mikhail Kalashnikov… his mother was Aleksandra Kalashnikova[11]. Russian was his native language[16].

Education

Mikhail Kalashnikov was educated at Voroniha village secondary school[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include design engineer[4], tankman[5], inventor[6], writer[7], military personnel[8], and politician[17]. Mikhail Kalashnikov's field of work was small arms[18]. Employers include Kalashnikov Concern[21], a business[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1807[30], headquartered in Izhevsk[31]; Kyiv Higher Tank Engineering School[22], a military school[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1938[34]; and Q4189367[23], an enterprise[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1932[37], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[38]. Positions held include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[19], a historical position[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1937[41].

Recognition

Awards received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[25], a class of award[42], in Soviet Union[43]; Order of Lenin[26], an order[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1930[46]; Order of the Red Star[27], a socialist order of merit[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1930[49]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[50], a socialist order of merit[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1928[53]; Order of the October Revolution[54]; and Order of Friendship of Peoples[55].

Personal Life

Mikhail Kalashnikov was married to Yekaterina Kalashnikova[12]. A child of him was Victor Kalashnikov[13]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[56]. Political affiliations include Communist Party of the Russian Federation[57], a political party[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1993[60], headquartered in Moscow[61]; Communist Party of the Soviet Union[62], a communist party[63], in Russian Empire[64], founded in 1898[65], headquartered in Moscow[66]; and United Russia[67], a political party[68], in Russia[69], founded in 2001[70], headquartered in Moscow[71].

Death and Burial

Mikhail Kalashnikov died in Izhevsk[3]. He is buried at Federal Military Memorial Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mikhail Kalashnikov include Kalashnikov Concern[72], a business[73], in Russia[74], founded in 1807[75], headquartered in Izhevsk[76]; Izhevsk Airport[77], an airport[78], in Russia[79]; and Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University[80], a university[81], in Russia[82], founded in 1952[83], headquartered in Izhevsk[84].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Kalashnikov ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,039 views/month, #5,265 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Kalashnikov Concern[72], a business[73], in Russia[74], founded in 1807[75], headquartered in Izhevsk[76]; Izhevsk Airport[77], an airport[78], in Russia[79]; and Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University[80], a university[81], in Russia[82], founded in 1952[83], headquartered in Izhevsk[84].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Kalashnikov born?

Mikhail Kalashnikov was born in Kurya[2].

Where did Mikhail Kalashnikov die?

Mikhail Kalashnikov passed away in Izhevsk[3].

Who were Mikhail Kalashnikov's parents?

Mikhail Kalashnikov's mother was Aleksandra Kalashnikova[11].

Who was Mikhail Kalashnikov married to?

Mikhail Kalashnikov's spouses include Yekaterina Kalashnikova[12].

What did Mikhail Kalashnikov do for work?

Mikhail Kalashnikov worked as design engineer[4], tankman[5], inventor[6], writer[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Mikhail Kalashnikov go to school?

Mikhail Kalashnikov was educated at Voroniha village secondary school[24].

What awards did Mikhail Kalashnikov receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[25], Order of Lenin[26], Order of the Red Star[27], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[50].

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    Military branch Red Army, Soviet Armed Forces, Russian Armed Forces
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