Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, toasts Mikhail Kalashnikov, who invented the AK-47 assault rifle, during festivities to celebrate his 90th birthday at the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. The AK-47 is one of the world's most popular and reliable rifles. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, toasts Mikhail Kalashnikov, who invented the AK-47 assault rifle, during festivities to celebrate his 90th birthday at the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. The AK-47 is one of the world's most popular and reliable rifles.

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