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Gennadiy Nikonov | |
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| Born | Gennadiy Nikolaevich Nikonov August 11, 1950 |
| Died | February 5, 2003 (aged 52) Izhevsk, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, engineer |
| Spouse | Tatiana Nikonov |
Gennadiy Nikolaevich Nikonov (Russian: Геннадий Николаевич Никонов; August 11, 1950 – May 14, 2003) was a Russian firearm engineer. Some of his most famous accomplishments were as the designer of the AN-94 assault rifle, and the "straight-back bolt." Nikonov held 44 Copyright Certificates,[1] and was awarded the titles of "The Best Designer of the Company" and "The Best Designer of the Ministry."[2] In memory of the outstanding designer, a memorial plaque on the building design and weapons center of "Izhmash" (2003), and at the place of his burial (2007).[2]
- ^ "Биография Геннадий Никонов".
- ^ a b "Войтович Валерий Юрьевич (Valery Yuryevich Voytovych)" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2015-04-02.