The creator of the Vintorez and Val was awarded the title of Hero of Labor of Russia.

On Russia Day, June 12, a ceremony was held in the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, where Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the gold medal "Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation" to outstanding weapons designer Pyotr Ivanovich Serdyukov. This award recognized his significant contribution to the development of Russian small arms. weapons and increasing the effectiveness of the army and special forces.

Pyotr Serdyukov, head of the small arms department at the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (JSC TsNIITochMash), has worked in this field for 57 years. During this time, he has authored and co-authored 29 patents for inventions and utility models, as well as developed 23 weapons, the most famous of which are the Vintorez sniper rifle and the Val assault rifle.

The Vintorez and Val were developed in the late 1980s for the needs of the KGB special forces and have since become an integral part of the Russian army and law enforcement armament. These weapons are designed for silent and flameless firing at ranges of up to 400 meters, making them ideal for reconnaissance and sabotage operations.

During special military operations, the Vintorez and Val are actively used by soldiers, providing them with maximum stealth and camouflage while carrying out missions behind enemy lines. These weapons are unique in the world and remain in demand due to their compact size, light weight, and high effectiveness.

Petr Serdyukov not only created unique weapons but also actively shared his knowledge and experience with young specialists, contributing to the further development of the national weapons school.

Pyotr Serdyukov is not only a talented designer, but also a man who dedicated his life to serving his country, creating weapons that protect the interests of Russia and its citizens.

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[YOU]

Glory to the honored veteran. There are still master gunsmiths left.

[Montezuma]

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Glory to the honored veteran. There are still master gunsmiths left.

Over his many years of successful work, the veteran gunsmith has surely passed on his experience to worthy apprentices, so there will be no shortage of masters. Incidentally, Pyotr Ivanovich was actively involved in the creation of underwater weapons and the development of special equipment for the KGB of the USSR:

Underwater weapons. He participated in the Moruzh project to create an underwater pistol for the Soviet Navy. For the SPP-1 (adopted into service in 1971), Serdyukov developed the trigger mechanism, frame, and locking assembly. As part of the Moruzh-3 project, he developed the AG-022 underwater assault rifle chambered for the special 5,66mm MPS cartridge, which was adopted in 1975 under the designation APS.

Special technical equipment. Among his developments are the RG019 pistol for silently attaching mine-explosive devices underwater and in the air, the "Fialka" pyro-liquid system for silently throwing irritants (created by order of the USSR KGB to ensure law and order during the 80 Olympics), and the "Vozvonka" device for cutting steel rods, which was the basis for the RG038 compact cutter in 1983.

[beeper]

Adopted by the Soviet Army in 1975 APS (Underwater Special/Simonov Automatic) was developed by design engineer Vladimir Vasilyevich Simonov(1935-2020), and not Pyotr Ivanovich Serdyukov (and this does not at all diminish his services to our common Fatherland)!

[aszzz888]

beeper
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Underwater weapons. Participated in the "Moruzh" project to create an underwater pistol for the USSR Navy.

I think there's a BIG difference between "participated" and "developed"...

[beeper]

Quote: aszzz888

beeper
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Underwater weapons. Participated in the "Moruzh" project to create an underwater pistol for the USSR Navy.

I think there's a BIG difference between "participated" and "developed"...

Read more carefully before you lecture!

Montezuma
...Serdyukov developed the trigger mechanism, frame and locking unit. As part of the Moruzh-3 project, he presented the AG-022 underwater assault rifle chambered for the special 5,66 mm MPS cartridge, which was adopted into service in 1975 under the designation APS.

[ZovSailor]

Such people with a capital letter bring all the best, including their soul, into the house called Russia, and do not take it out of the house, like billionaires and some officials.
A deep bow to you, dear veteran Hero of Labor of Russia, and many years of life for the benefit of the Fatherland and the Russian people!

[Coconut Tima]

Adam Kadyrov, Secretary of the Security Council of the Chechen Republic, was awarded the title of Hero of the Chechen Republic for the second time. The gold star and the corresponding decree were personally presented to the 18-year-old leader by his father, Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the region. The ceremony was officially timed to coincide with Russia Day celebrations.

[Reserve officer]

So, this is faleristics—collecting orders, medals, awards, and badges. With a local twist. State awards—from the state, from the Russian Federation. The rest are badges. You can even get awards from district mayors and from the entrance of your building. Or from the landing.

[Neo-9947]

The main thing is from the wife!

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[Xnumx vis]

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Adam Kadyrov has been awarded the title of Hero of the Chechen Republic for the second time. The gold star and corresponding decree were presented to the 18-year-old leader personally by his father, regional governor Ramzan Kadyrov.

The elder Kadyrov is preparing his replacement.

[drags33]

What two different awards are these!!! There's a gulf between them... One was awarded for great work, and the other was given out of nepotism...

[Montezuma]

Quote: drags33

What two DIFFERENT awards are these!!

So they are truly different - one from the local leadership, and the other is a tribute of respect and recognition from the Russian Federation, presented in the Kremlin.

[bayard]

Quote: drags33

and the other - because of nepotism...

So this is "fatherly praise" from his dad - he is growing up to be a hero... Twice a hero.

[Dmitry Ivanov_1991]

yesterday there was news:
Grozny Mayor Kadyrov reported to the head of the republic, Kadyrov, about the opening of a boulevard named after their grandfather/father Kadyrov on Putin Square.
Surrealism? No.
reality :)

[Samoyed]

Timur Ivanov has several kilograms of "awards." So what? Ramzan Kadyrov is diminishing the value of awards and respect for his own people. Too bad. They're fighting well.

[kind]

At least he was awarded in his old age. Although Kadyrov's son, at 18, has more awards than most distinguished citizens of Russia.

[Dmitry Ivanov_1991]

North Korean generals, decked out in medals, stand next to him, bashful and envious.

[sanja.grw]

Quote: Dmitry Ivanov_1991

North Korean generals, decked out in medals, stand next to him, bashful and envious.

In North Korea, orders and medals are passed down through generations and it is considered an honor to wear the awards of one's ancestors.

[Dmitry Ivanov_1991]

I know that, thanks for the reminder. I once specifically read a lot of literature on this topic.

And they have PRIDE and HONOR to wear these awards, and that is precisely why the soldiers of North Korea so courageously helped us and died on the fronts of the Kursk-Bryansk region, because they knew that their children would wear every award with honor. Even the posthumous one, from their father.
unique people.
And a certain Putin, to please the West, imposed sanctions on them from 2003 to 2024 and implemented UN resolutions. Although... he could have vetoed them.
but... to please the West... how can you shit? Only in your pants.

[your1970]

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Although Kadyrov’s son, at 18 years old, has more awards than honored citizens of Russia.

Awards or icons?These are different things...

[Neo-9947]

He has exactly zero state awards.
And the rest, as written above, are not orders or medals, but badges.
It's like a pioneer badge, everyone wore it.

[Samoyed]

No, not everyone was accepted. And they could have kicked them out.

[PC]

Worthy of this high title! Honor and glory to Pyotr Ivanovich!

[Reserve officer]

It's good that they managed to do it while they were still alive. People often like to pay tribute posthumously.
A well-deserved award to the great Soviet gunsmith.

[Dart]

This is a Master, with a capital M!
Congratulations on your award! Although it could have been earlier...

[Kelwin]

Just now?! Well, at least this...
Pyotr Ivanovich, honor and praise, be healthy /o

[AlexSam]

I'd love to at least take a peek at the closed lists of Heroes of Labor. Surely they include such wonderful people as Yeltsin, Matviyenko, and other "workers."

[Dmitry Ivanov_1991]

Pamfilova received the open Hero of Labor title immediately after the elections.
when the elections "chose" the right people and who they needed to 1 term ago.

[PC]

Pamfilova has more than Leonid Ilyich. But she doesn't have a Hero yet.

[Dmitry Ivanov_1991]

You are right... I am guilty..

Putin awarded Pamfilova the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 2nd Class.
https://dzen.ru/a/ZVVQOnEnOkJVtj4R

P.S.: I made a mistake in the "medal", but not in the reason for the award.

[PC]

I definitely agree with the reason!)

[AlexSam]

Quote: Dmitry Ivanov_1991

Pamfilova received the open Hero of Labor title.

Pamfilova has accomplished a heroic feat. You yourself described its profound essence. She has another heroic feat planned for this fall, which will result in the entire United Russia party being re-elected as having justified the Government's trust. The Government needs ITS sons of bitches.

[Samoyed]

Of course, Russia's multi-national on-screen "establishment" won't understand what he's doing. They'll just bring flowers to his grave, but they'll spit on yours, your children's, and your grandchildren's.

[drags33]

Well deserved!!! This is something to be proud of... Congratulations!!!

[senima56]

"...among which the most famous are the Vintorez sniper rifle and the Val assault rifle." They forgot another famous development of this excellent gunsmith - the SPS pistol (SR-1 "Vector")

[Ivan Kuzmich]

Here is a reward that has found a worthy Hero
And I also heard today that Golikova was given Gertrude's title.
Mansurov is a Hero. Golikova is also a Hero; the correct answer would probably be Heroine.
Soon it will be Elvira's turn

[Reserve officer]

"...The bourgeoisie was delighted, quickly enrolled Bad Boy into their bourgeoisie and gave him a whole barrel of jam and a whole basket of cookies. Bad Boy sits there, eats and rejoices..."

[Samoyed]

Good point. Heroines and Heroines.

[BABAY22]

I've always been interested.
Why wasn't this Val developed further and used to arm the Air Force's flight crews?
After ejecting over enemy territory, it would be good to have a machine gun, preferably a silent one, otherwise the Basmachi will quickly surround you and you're lost.
Why was it necessary to cobble together the AKM, invent the PP-2000, PPK-20...
After all, the ready-made Shaft has been around for 100 years already.

[beeper]

Since 1996, there has been a ready-made compact assault rifle SR-3 "Vikhr" (for the same 9-mm cartridge as the VSS "Vintorez", AS "Val", ...), developed by TsNIITochMash designers Levchenko, Borisov, Tashlykov on the basis of the "Val" assault rifle designed by Serdyukov!
Its later modification, the SR-3M, is equipped with an attachable silencer and a 30-round magazine.

[alexputnik17]

Cool guy. Deepest respect, lots of health, and a big thank you! A must-have for professionals.

[red_fear]

It's a shame the AN-94 "Abakan" was destroyed. It was ahead of its time in every way. Everyone who fired it was absolutely delighted.