From The BBC:
Russian celebrities and politicians have been paying tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov, who turned 90 on Tuesday, at a Kremlin reception.
Mr Kalashnikov is the inventor of the AK-47 assault rifle, beloved of guerrillas around the world.
At the ceremony, President Dimitry Medvedev handed Mr Kalashnikov the prestigious Hero of Russia award.
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Father of Kalashnikov assault rifles celebrates 90th birthday -- Times Online
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