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Mikhail Kalashnikov Net Worth

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2 months ago

February 5, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov's Net Worth as of 2024
$500,000

Born Mikhail Tomofeyevich Kalashnikov on the 10th November 1919, in Kurya, Altai Krai, Russian SFSR, he was a Russian general, military engineer, inventor and small arms designer, best known to the world as the developer of the AK-47 assault rifle and its improved model AKM, and AK-74. He passed away in 2013.

Have you ever wondered how rich Mikhail Kalashnikov was, at the time of his death? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Kalashnikov’s net worth was as high as $500,000, an amount earned through his varied career, which started in the late ‘30s. Thanks to his contribution to the Russian military, he received numerous prestigious honors, including the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, then Hero of the Russian Federation, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, and Gold Medal of Zhukov, among many others.

Mikhail Kalashnikov Net Worth $500,000

Mikhail was the 17th child of 19 to peasant farmer Timofey Aleksandrovich Kalashnikov, and his wife Aleksandra Frolovna Kaverina – only eight lived to adult age, and even Mikhael experienced various health problems in his early years, and was close to death when he was six years old. In addition to health problems, Mikhail’s early years were also marked by poverty, and as a result, he and his family were deported to the village of Nizhnyaya Mokhovaya, Tomsk Oblast. Once he recuperated from the illness that endangered his life, Mikhail became fond of machinery, and in his teens, he would often use his father’s rifles for hunting, for which he developed a great desire and continued the activity into his 90s.

Following his completion of the seventh grade, with father’s permission, Mikhail hitchhiked to his native Kurya, were he found a job as a mechanic at a tractor station, but also became attracted to weaponry. Then in 1938 he joined Russian Red Army, and due to his skills and small frame, Mikhail was appointed as a tank mechanic, and in the years to come, he became a tank commander. Little by little his engineering and innovative skills came to the fore, first he was focused on just tanks, but then on small weapons. Thanks to his early contributions. he received a wrist watch directly by Marshall Georgy Zhukov. During the Battle of Brody, he was injured and hospitalized, where he overheard soldiers speaking about the lack of an automatic rifle, and so became focused on developing one. The result was the famed AK-47, short for Avtomat Kalashnikova. However, before the AK-47 was accepted, he developed several prototypes, including Mikhtim, among others.

Two years after AK-47 became the official rifle of the Soviet Army, Mikhail moved to Izhevsk, Udmurtia, and continued his work on Russian weaponry. He created a modernized version of the AK-47, called AKM, then RPK, then PK machine gun.

Aside from weaponry, Mikhail also had success in business; he owned a third of the German company Marken Marketing International, through which he had several products carrying his name, including vodka, knives, and umbrellas as well, the sales of which also added to his wealth.

Regarding his personal life, Mikhail married twice; his first wife was Ekaterina Danilovna Astakhova, but there aren’t further details about their marriage. Then in 1921, he married Ekaterina Viktorovna Moiseyeva, to whom he was married until her death in 1977. The couple had four children together, one of whom died at 30 years of age.

Mikhail died on the 23rd December 2013 in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia from a gastric hemorrhage. Mikhail’s remains were buried in the Federal Military Memorial Cemetery, one of the first people to be buried at the particular resting place.

Several months before his death he wrote a letter to Patriarch Kirill, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church at the time, which was then published in Izvestia. In the letter he was saying about his troubled mind, thinking that he was responsible for the deaths that weapon he had developed had caused. He got the answer from Patriarch, who said of him that he “was an example of patriotism and a correct attitude towards the country”.

Daniel Wanburg

As the Managing Editor at NetWorthPost, I lead a talented team in delivering compelling content on the lives and achievements of influential figures. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I oversee the production of insightful biographies that resonate with our audience. My role involves not only managing the editorial process but also conducting research, crafting engaging narratives, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of our publications. At NetWorthPost, we strive to provide our readers with in-depth profiles that offer valuable insights into the worlds of business, entertainment, and beyond. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, we bring to light the remarkable journeys and successes of individuals who inspire and captivate us.

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Steph McGovern Net Worth, Wiki, Parents, Husband, Metlife, Irish Dancing

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5 days ago

April 8, 2024

Tom Ford

Born Stephanie Rose McGovern on the 31st May 1982 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire England, she is a journalist and TV presenter, best known to the world for her extensive work with the BBC, mainly serving as the business presenter for BBC Breakfast, among many other positions she has obtained so far in her career.

Have you ever wondered how rich Steph McGovern is, as of early 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that McGovern’s net worth is as high as $1 million, an amount earned through her successful career, active since the early 2000s.

Steph McGovern Net Worth $1 Million

The daughter of Eamonn Mcgovern, Steph went to Kader Primary School for her elementary education and then attended the Macmillan City Technology College. In 1998 she started her sixth form studies on an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, and in the next two years studied math, physics, business, and design technology, which earned her the Young Engineer for Britain Award, after making improvements for the Leaf Hog product by Black & Decker, saving the firm £150,000 a year.

She then enrolled at University College, London studying science communication and policy at the Department of Science and Technology Studies.

Following her graduation, Steph found a place for herself at the BBC on the “Tomorrow’s World” program, and after a while got part-time employment, serving as a researcher of daily affairs. Gradually Steph was rising in her work, and in short span of time became the main producer of daily financial news on Radio 4’s program “Today”. This position really kick-started her career, as she was soon promoted to BBC One to serve as the lead producer of business news on the six and ten o’clock news bulletins, alongside Robert Preston.

In 2010, Steph was hired as a presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live, and then became the presenter of “Wake Up to Money”, and now serves as the regular presenter of “On the Money” aired on Sunday evenings.

In 2011 she made her big breakthrough when she was hired as the main business presenter for “BBC Breakfast”, and since then has also hosted several episodes of the highly-acclaimed show, which has only increased her net worth to a large degree.

Her role on BBC grew in the next few years, and she was named as the presenter of the show “Pocket Money Pitch” on CBBC, and “Shop Well for Less”, on which she works with Alex Jones. Furthermore, Steph joined the presenting team of “Watchdog” in 2016, and has also been serving as co-presenter of “Can Britain Have a Pay Rise” with James O’Brien.

When it comes to her personal life, Steph is still single, and has houses in Middlesbrough and Manchester.

In her youth, she was an Irish dance champion and now often gives guidance to coach dancers at the international competition events.

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Dianna Russini Net Worth

Published

3 weeks ago

March 21, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Dianna Russini was born on 11 February 1983, in New York City, USA, and is a sports journalist and reporter, best known for working with the sports network ESPN on various NFL broadcasts. She’s also worked with other networks such as News 12, WNBC New York and NBC Connecticut. All of her efforts have helped put her net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Dianna Russini? As of late-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $30 million, mostly earned through a successful career in sports journalism; she reportedly earns an annual salary of around $100,000. She also does radio work, and as she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.

Dianna Russini Net Worth $30 million

Growing up, Dianna aspired to a career in sports broadcasting while doing make-believe commentary for his brother’s backyard games. She was educated at Old Tappan High School, and after matriculating she attended George Mason University, and during her time studied for a degree in journalism. She also played for the school soccer team for four years, and did sideline reporting for Comcast SportsNet’s CAA basketball games. After graduating, she joined News 12 located in Westchester/ Hudson Valley as a reporter, working on general assignments and crime news. Soon, she would take on more opportunities that would increase her net worth significantly, working as a news and games writer for NBC Connecticut, before joining ABC News. She joined CSN Northwest and covered the games of teams such as the Blazers and Seahawks. She also joined WRC Channel4 as a columnist, and would become a chief sports reporter of the network. She started to focus a lot more on sports reporting thanks to her work with News 12, and covered several significant events including the Boston Marathon Bombing. She also worked for NBC-TV before finding her role with ESPN.

Russini’s net worth increased even further when she joined ESPN in 2015. She started working as an anchor for “Sports Center”, and also worked for Comcast Sports. As a part of ESPN, she began to host the show “NFL Live” in which she does various interviews. She also reports as part of “NFL Countdown”, “NFL Insider” and “NFL Analyst”. Thanks to all of these opportunities, her net worth increased even further.

For her personal life, not much about is known about any romantic relationships, though there are rumors that Dianne was engaged to a Hedge Fund manager from Manhattan, and further rumors linking her with Washington Redskins general Scot McCloughlan, following Scot’s wife accusing her of giving oral sex to obtain stories about the team. The accusations ended up becoming negative for both Scot and the Redskins, prompting the wife to apologize for her remarks; the accusation which was on Twitter was also deleted. Dianna resides in both New York City and Connecticut. She’s very active on social media having more than 67,000 followers on Twitter and over 22,000 follower on Instagram, which she updates regularly. She also has a Facebook page with over 4,000 likes.