About Valentin Matyashev
Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 80). Valentin Matyashev was a Russian engineer.
Valentin Vasilievitch Matyashev (October 8, 1927 – January 6, 2008) was a General Director of the Research Institute of Instrument Design (NIIP) from 1978 to 1998. A professor, Laureate of the Lenin and State awards and academician of the International Academy of Informatization.
Under the leadership of Matyashev, second and third generations of Buk SAM system were created in NIIP.
One of the most significant developments under his direction became the weapons control system "Zaslon" for MiG-31 interceptor and "Myech" (Sword) for the multirole fighter Su-27.
He is an honorary citizen of Zhukovsky.
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Who was Valentin Matyashev?
Russian scientist (1927-2008)
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Valentin Matyashev was born on 8 October 1927 in Pyatigorsk.
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Valentin Matyashev died on 6 January 2008.
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Valentin Matyashev was an engineer.
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Valentin Matyashev was Russian.
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