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April 17, 1897
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February 6, 1952
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Georgy Shpagin was born on April 17, 1897, in Vladimir Oblast . He held citizenship in the Russian Empire as well as in the Soviet Union . Shpagin was an engineer , gunsmith , and politician . He was best known for his work in gun design , and he was the creator of the PPSh-41 , which is his notable work .
Shpagin's contributions earned him awards including the Hero of Socialist Labor and the Stalin Prize . He passed away on February 6, 1952, in Moscow .
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