Mikhail Kalashnikov
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Summary
Mikhail Kalashnikov was born in Kurya[1]. He died in Izhevsk[2]. He worked as a design engineer[3], tankman[4], inventor[5], writer[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,808 views/month, #5,265 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Federal Military Memorial Cemetery[9]
- Mother: Aleksandra Kalashnikova[10]
- Spouse: Yekaterina Kalashnikova[11]
- Child: Victor Kalashnikov[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Russia[14]
- Native language: Russian[15]
- Occupation: politician[16], bladesmith[17]
- Field of work: small arms[18]
- Position held: deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[19]
- Employer: Kalashnikov Concern[20], Kyiv Higher Tank Engineering School[21], Звезда (машиностроительный завод)[22]
- Educated at: Voroniha village secondary school[23]
- Award received: State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[24], Order of Lenin[25], Order of the Red Star[26], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[27], Order of the October Revolution[28], Order of Friendship of Peoples[29], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[30], Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called[31], Order of Honor[32], Dostyk Order of grade I[33], Order of Military Merit[34], Order of the Star of Carabobo[35], Order of Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy 2nd Class[36], Order “For Merit to the Altai Krai”, 1st Class[37]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Russian Federation[40], Communist Party of the Soviet Union[41], United Russia[42]
- Military branch: Red Army[43], Soviet Armed Forces[44], Russian Armed Forces[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mikhail Kalashnikov include Kalashnikov Concern[46], a business[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1807[49], headquartered in Izhevsk[50]; Izhevsk Airport[51], an airport[52], in Russia[53]; and Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University[54], a university[55], in Russia[56], founded in 1952[57], headquartered in Izhevsk[58].
Why It Matters
Mikhail Kalashnikov has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Kalashnikov Concern[46], a business[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1807[49], headquartered in Izhevsk[50]; Izhevsk Airport[51], an airport[52], in Russia[53]; and Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University[54], a university[55], in Russia[56], founded in 1952[57], headquartered in Izhevsk[58].
FAQs
Where was Mikhail Kalashnikov born?
Mikhail Kalashnikov was born in Kurya[1].
Where did Mikhail Kalashnikov die?
Mikhail Kalashnikov passed away in Izhevsk[2].
Who were Mikhail Kalashnikov's parents?
Mikhail Kalashnikov's mother was Aleksandra Kalashnikova[10].
Who was Mikhail Kalashnikov married to?
Mikhail Kalashnikov's spouses include Yekaterina Kalashnikova[11].
What did Mikhail Kalashnikov do for work?
Mikhail Kalashnikov worked as a design engineer[3], tankman[4], inventor[5], writer[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Mikhail Kalashnikov go to school?
Mikhail Kalashnikov was educated at Voroniha village secondary school[23].
What awards did Mikhail Kalashnikov receive?
Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[24], Order of Lenin[25], Order of the Red Star[26], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[27].