About Gennadiy Nikonov
Gennadiy Nikolaevich Nikonov was a Russian firearm engineer. Some of his accomplishments were as the designer of the AN-94 assault rifle, and the "straight-back bolt." Nikonov held 44 Copyright Certificates, and was awarded the titles of "The Best Designer of the Company" and "The Best Designer of the Ministry." In his memory there is a memorial plaque on the building design and weapons center of "Izhmash". He won his first professional recognition by designing a trigger mechanism for an underwater rifle. In technical school, Nikonov became obsessed with underwater rifles.
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