Shoot or I'll recite!

I really liked this article, simply because it told a story I had absolutely no idea about: Kalashnikov's poetic aspirations.

In addition to revealing that side of the weapon-creator, the author gives a nice little history lesson on how the AK-47--Kalashnikov's brainchild-- came into existence and it's status worldwide.
As is the case with any famous Russian person or invention--anything that the world is aware of--, the politicians have to have some say and point out its importance and role in their national pride. And that's quite clear in this article--he even got a salute from a Russian cosmonaut on the International Space Station. Wow.