AK-47 Creator, The Most Famous Rifle In The World, Blames Himself For The Deaths Caused And Shows Regret

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Published on 22/05/2025 at 23:28

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Just Before Dying, Creator of the AK-47 Wrote a Letter to the Leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Expressing Spiritual Anguish Over the Deaths Caused by His Invention

Mikhail Kalashnikov, designer of the famous AK-47 rifle, wrote a letter of remorse just before he died. In the text, addressed to Patriarch Kirill, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, he questioned his responsibility for the deaths caused by his creation.

According to the Russian newspaper Izvestia, Kalashnikov revealed he felt unbearable spiritual pain. “My spiritual pain is unbearable. From time to time I ask myself the same question that I cannot answer: ‘If my rifle ended the lives of so many people, could I be guilty for these deaths, even if they were enemies?,” he wrote in the letter, which was typewritten.

Kalashnikov died at the age of 94. The letter, made public after his death, contrasts with previous statements from the inventor. In past interviews, he had said he created the weapon to defend his country and could not be held responsible for the actions of others.

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The spokesperson for Patriarch Kirill, Alexander Volkov, stated that the church leader tried to console Kalashnikov. He reportedly told the inventor that he was a “true patriot,” in an attempt to ease the suffering expressed in the letter.

Kalashnikov’s work for the former Soviet Union led to the most popular rifle in the world. The AK-47, used by regular armies and also by irregular armed groups, became a symbol of wars and conflicts in various parts of the planet.

The name AK-47 comes from the acronym for “Avtomat Kalashnikova” and the year production started, 1947. The weapon was inspired by the German model Sturmgewehr 44 and became known for its durability, ease of maintenance, and low cost.

These characteristics led to the rifle spreading worldwide. It is estimated that there are about 100 million AK-47 units in circulation today, which reinforces the impact of Kalashnikov’s creation.

The letter, revealed after his death, gave a new tone to the inventor’s story. The man who designed one of the most well-known weapons in the world ended his life reflecting on the consequences of his own legacy.

With information from O Tempo.

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