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December 21, 1879
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January 16, 1949
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Vasily Degtyaryov (21 December 1879 - 16 January 1949) was a Russian engineer and politician born in Tula, Russia. He held citizenship in the Russian Empire and later the Soviet Union. Degtyaryov was educated at a parochial school and is best known for his work in firearm design.
Throughout his career, Degtyaryov created multiple firearms including the Degtyaryov machine gun, PPD-40, and PTRD. Aside from being an engineer, he also served as a politician. Degtyaryov's contributions in the field earned him numerous awards such as the Hero of Socialist Labor and the Stalin Prize. He eventually passed away in Moscow.
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