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Russia unveils monument to designer of iconic AK-47 rifle

Updated: 2017-09-21 09:02
Russia unveils monument to designer of iconic AK-47 rifle

A monument to Mikhail Kalashnikov, the Russian designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, is seen during its opening ceremony in Moscow, Russia Sept 19, 2017. [Photo/Agencies]

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