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“Before attempting to create something new, it is vital to have a good appreciation of everything that already exists in this field.”

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Mikhail Kalashnikov
Mikhail Kalashnikov

Mikhail Kalashnikov was a Soviet inventor, famous for designing the Kalashnikov rifle. He was born on November 10, 1919, and died on December 23, 2013. more

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“You see, with [designing]weapons, it is like a woman who bears children. For months she carries her baby and thinks about it. A designer does much the same thing with a prototype. I felt like a mother - always proud. It is a special feeling, as if you were awarded with a special award. I shot with it a lot. I still do now. That is why I am hard of hearing.”

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