Nikolay Makarov | |
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Born | Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov 22 May 1914[1] |
Died | 13 May 1988[1] | (aged 73)
Alma mater | Tula State University |
Known for | Makarov pistol |
Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov (Russian: Никола́й Фёдорович Мака́ров; 22 May [O.S. 9 May] 1914 – 13 May 1988) was a Soviet firearms designer, most notable for his Makarov pistol. He was given the title Hero of Socialist Labour in 1974.