Nikolay Makarov (firearms designer) facts for kids
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Nikolay Makarov
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Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov
22 May 1914 Sasovo, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire
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| Died | 13 May 1988 (aged 73) Tula, Soviet Union
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| Alma mater | Tula State University |
| Known for | Makarov pistol |
Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov (born May 22, 1914 – died May 13, 1988) was a clever Soviet engineer who designed firearms. He is most famous for creating the Makarov pistol, a well-known handgun. In 1974, he received a special award called the Hero of Socialist Labour for his great work.
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Nikolay Makarov's Life Story
Nikolay Makarov was born on May 22, 1914, in a village called Sasovo. His father worked on the railway. In 1936, Nikolay started studying at the Tula Mechanical Institute, a special school for engineers.
Becoming an Engineer
When World War II began and the Axis powers invaded, Nikolay was almost finished with his studies. He quickly became an engineer and was sent to work at a factory. This factory later moved to a safer place in Kirov Oblast.
In 1944, Nikolay returned to Tula and finished his studies with top honors.
Designing the Makarov Pistol
In 1945, Nikolay joined a special competition. The goal was to design a new pistol for the army. They needed to replace older models like the TT pistol and the Nagant M1895 revolver. Nikolay's design was very good. It used some ideas from the German Walther PP pistol. His design won the competition, and the army started using his pistol in 1951. This pistol became known as the Makarov pistol.
Nikolay Makarov kept designing weapons in Tula until he retired in 1974. He was also chosen to be a council member for a science and technology group. He passed away on May 13, 1988, in Tula.
What Nikolay Makarov Designed
Nikolay Makarov designed several important weapons during his career.
- Makarov pistol: This handgun was added to the Soviet Army in 1951.
- Afanasev Makarov AM-23 cannon: He designed this powerful cannon with Nikolai Afanasyev. It was added to the army's weapons in 1953.
- 9K111 Fagot: This was a guided missile system, added in 1970.
- 9M113 Konkurs: Another guided missile system, added in 1974.
Awards and Honors
Nikolay Makarov received many important awards for his work:
- Stalin Prize (1952)
- USSR State Prize (1967)
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1966)
- Order of Lenin (1971, 1974)
- Hero of Socialist Labour (1974)
See also
In Spanish: Nikolái Makárov para niños
