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AK-47

Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, an acronym for "Avtomat Kalashnikov model 1947", indicating its first year of production.

Mikhail Kalashnikov and his AK-47 take a bow

Arts, Culture & Media

Mikhail Kalashnikov and his AK-47 won’t just live on in the hands of rebels, guerrillas, child soldiers, and terrorists. The AK-47 has entered our culture.

Kalashnikov Rifle

Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at 94, with ‘no regrets’

Conflict & Justice
The World

Takeouts: listeners react to WikiLeaks video, central command responds

Global Politics