Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov

Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov (Никола́й Фёдорович Мака́ров; 22 May 1914 – May 13, 1988) was a Soviet firearms designer, most notable for his Makarov PM.

Weapon designs

 * Makarov PM (added to Soviet Army armory in 1951)
 * АМ-23 cannon together with Nikolay Afanasyev (added to armory in 1953)
 * 9K111 Fagot (added to armory in 1970)
 * 9M113 Konkurs (added to armory in 1974)

Awards

 * USSR State Prize (1952, 1967)
 * Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1966)
 * Order of Lenin (1971, 1974)
 * Hero of Socialist Labor (1974)