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Коровин
Korovin (), or Korovina (feminine; Коровина), is a Russian last name, which is derived from the Russian word ''korova'' (корова, or cow). Notable persons with that surname include: *Hal Korovin (1925–2021), American professional basketball player *Ilya Korovin (1923–1944), Soviet army officer and Hero of the Soviet Union *Konstantin Korovin (1861–1939), leading Russian Impressionist painter *Nikolai Korovin (1920–1957), Soviet aircraft pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union *Sergei Korovin (1858–1908), Russian painter and brother of Konstantin Korovin *Sergei Korovin (designer) (1884–1946), Soviet firearm designer *Yevgeny Korovin (botanist) (1891–1963), Soviet botanist and academician * Evgeny A. Korovin (1892–1964), Soviet international lawyer See also *Korovin Island, one of the islands in the Gulf of Alaska *Korovin pistol, a Soviet pistol *Korovin Volcano Korovin Volcano is one of four volcanic centers of the Atka Volcanic Complex, located near the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korovin Pistol
The Korovin pistol (Пистолет Коровина, Тульский Коровин (ТК), GAU Index 56-A-112) is regarded as the first Soviet semi-automatic pistol. History Sergey Korovin designed the first 7.65 mm caliber military pistol around 1922, while working at the famous Tula arms factory TOZ. However, this model proved too complex and difficult. But in 1925 the sport society '' Dinamo'' placed an order for a 6.35 mm pocket pistol for sports and civic needs. By 1926, Korovin completed development of a model, and at the end of that year, TOZ began its release. The following year the gun was approved for use, having received the official title of «Pistol TK Model 1926». The gun was not intended for the army, and it was considered a "civilian weapon". It was used by NKVD operatives, militsiya, senior officers of the Red Army and senior government or party officials. TKs were often used as gifts or awards. Some TK pistols remained in offices of the State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |