Russian President Vladimir Putin walks past a portrait of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle that was the favored weapon of guerrillas worldwide, during his funeral ceremony in Moscow on Friday. Kalashnikov, who died on Monday at the age of 94, was to receive a funeral with full state honors and be buried at the Federal Military Memorial Cemetery in Mytishchi outside Moscow, the defense ministry said. Photo: AFP