Putin visited the Motovilikha Plant, a major industrial facility in Perm, which produces advanced barrel artillery and multiple rocket launchers. It is the only plant in the country capable of producing artillery with a full life cycle system. The exhibition primarily focuses on self-propelled and towed artillery mounts, artillery ammunition for various types of Russian guns, unmanned systems, and air defense systems. The exhibition places particular emphasis on showcasing technological advancements and engineering solutions that ensure the superiority of Russia’s defense industry on the global stage.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree to celebrate ‘Weapon Maker Day’ on December 3, 2011. Mikhail Kalashnikov, one of the most renowned weapon makers not only in Russia but also globally, proposed the creation of this day at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in May 2010. This day was chosen for historical reasons according to information provided by the ‘Armory’ Museum, which noted that the largest center for the production and storage of weapons in Russia is the ‘Armory Chamber’ in the Kremlin in Moscow.
In the Russian city of Izhevsk, known as the city of ‘ ‘, since the 19th century, the ‘Patron of the Heavenly Army Archangel Michael Day’ has been celebrated on September 19 and November 21. September 19 was chosen as the day to celebrate ‘Weapon Maker Day,’ primarily in cities where Russian defense industry companies are located. It is widely celebrated in Tula and Izhevsk, which are considered the capitals of the military-industrial complex in the country.
