“ I tried a dozen different modifications that were rejected. But they all served as a path to the final design. Mikhail Kalashnikov
“ The fact that people die because of an AK-47 is not because of the designer, but because of politics. Mikhail Kalashnikov
“ Life is composed of different inventions. I have continued to work at different things and rebuilt my home all by myself. I did it for the sake of satisfaction at doing something. Mikhail Kalashnikov
“ For years, I had a top secret clearance and never left Russia. Just once did I go to Bulgaria with my wife for a holiday at the Golden Sands resort, but I could not mention my real name. I was allowed… Mikhail Kalashnikov
