Kalashnikov Collection

Mikhail Kalashnikov, Russian gun designer
Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov (born 1919), Russian gun designer, holding the first-ever AK-47 assault rifle, at an official 60th anniversary event, held in 2007 in Moscow, Russia

Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, 1940s
Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov

Yemen, Hadhramaut, Wadi Do an, Ribat Ba-Ashan. A happy Yemeni man holds his AK-47

My Kalashnikov
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Te fighter
Amnon Eichelberg

Woman from Mursi tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

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Laos, Armed guard on upcountry truck

Portrait of Yevgeny Bolkhovitinov (1767-1837), Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia, 1837. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Russian AK-47 assault rifle with bayonet
Russian AK-47 assault rifle with folding metal butt and attached bayonet

Russian RPK 7. 62mm light machine gun
Russian RPK 7.62mm light machine gun

Chinese Type 56 assault rifle

Russian PKM general-purpose machine gun
Russian 7.62mm PKM general-purpose machine gun

AKM assault rifles lined up on the wall in the armory

Russian AK-47 assault rifle with folding metal butt

Israeli Galil 5. 56mm assault rifle
Russian AK-74 5.54mm assault rifle, new caliber, easily identified by presence of flash eliminator

Russian AK-74 assault rifle
AK 74 5.54mm Russian federation, new caliber, easily identified by presence of flash eliminator current

Soldiers fire a Russian RPK Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun
U.S. Navy EOD soldiers fire a Russian 7.62x39mm RPK Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun on the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

An AK-47 rests on the sling of an Afghan Police Officer while visiting a local police station in Kunduz, Afghanistan

Firearms sit ready on a firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan
PK 7.62 mm general-purpose machine guns and RPK Kalashnikov rifles sit ready on a firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

North Vietnam 1972
A group of North Vietnamese soldiers hold their rifles aloft as if in celebration of victory. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

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"Kalashnikov: A Legacy of Innovation and Controversy" Mikhail Kalashnikov, the renowned Russian gun designer, forever changed the landscape of warfare with his creation - the AK-47. From its origins in the rugged mountains of Yemen's Hadhramaut region to its presence on battlefields worldwide, this iconic firearm has left an indelible mark. In Wadi Do'an's Ribat Ba-Ashan, a happy Yemeni man proudly holds his AK-47, a symbol of power and protection amidst turbulent times. The weapon becomes an extension of oneself for fighters like him, defending their land and ideals. But beyond conflict zones lies another facet of humanity captured by Kalashnikov's lens. In Ethiopia's Omo Valley, a woman from the Mursi tribe gazes into the distance with strength and resilience mirrored in her eyes. This portrait reminds us that even far removed from war-torn regions, life can be equally challenging. The artistry associated with Kalashnikov extends beyond firearms as well. A captivating painting by Alexei Afanasyevich Kalashnikov portrays Yevgeny Bolkhovitinov - a Metropolitan who shaped religious history in 19th-century Kiev and Galicia. It showcases how creativity transcends boundaries imposed by time or medium. Meanwhile, Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov himself stands tall in history books as he poses during the 1940s - a visionary whose invention would become synonymous with revolutionizing modern warfare. From Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province emerges a roadside mural paying homage to Fidel Castro alongside images of armed rebels brandishing their beloved "My Kalashnikov. " Here we witness how political ideologies intertwine with weaponry to forge potent symbols of resistance against oppression. The AK-47 itself remains an embodiment of reliability and versatility; it is not just any rifle but rather an instrument that has shaped the course of countless conflicts.