Meet the man who invented AK-47 rifle and what ’47’ stands for

Ogyem SolomonNovember 17, 2022

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Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, a former army engineer and commander in the Russian army, is credited with creating the AK-47 and all of its following upgrades.

After allegedly teaching himself how to build multiple-system firearms, Kalashnikov created the most well-known rifle in history in 1947.

He believed he had committed himself to the US provider rather than to monetary gain, therefore he never enjoyed the fruits of his labour.

The letter “AK” stands for the inventor’s phone number and the word “computerized Kalashnikov” in Russian.

The number “47” denotes the year the weapon was first manufactured (1947).

The AK-47’s creator, Kalashnikov, had cause to regret his design before he passed away in 2013 after seeing it misused, particularly by terrorists and in the context of sector wars.

He emphasized that the gun must be used for self-defence rather than as an offensive weapon.

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Ogyem SolomonNovember 17, 2022

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.