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Georgy Shpagin

Soviet weapons designer

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Founder of
PPSh-41
PPSh-41
Birthdate
April 17, 1897
Birthplace
Vladimir Oblast
Vladimir Oblast
Date of Death
February 6, 1952
Place of Death
Moscow
Moscow
Nationality
Creator of
PPSh-41
PPSh-41
Location
Vyatskiye Polyany
Vyatskiye Polyany
Awards Received
Stalin Prize
Stalin Prize
Hero of Socialist Labor
Hero of Socialist Labor
Occupation
Engineer
Engineer
Gunsmith
Gunsmith
Politician
Politician

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Soviet Union
Soviet Union
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Known for
Gun design
Notable Work
PPSh-41
PPSh-41
Wikidata ID
Q632884
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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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