Gerbert (sometimes Herbert) Aleksandrovich Yefremov (Russian: Герберт Александрович Ефремов, born March 15, 1933) is a Soviet and Russian scientist, design engineer and Professor of Technical Sciences.

Gerbert Yefremov
Герберт Ефремов
Yefremov in 2002
Born
Gerbert Aleksandrovich Yefremov

(1933-03-15) March 15, 1933 (age 91)
Alma materLeningrad Mechanical Institute
Occupation(s)Scientist, engineer

Since 1984 (after the death of Vladimir Chelomey) - General Designer, from 1989 to 2007 - General Director, General Designer NPO Mashinostroyeniya. Directly involved or supervised the creation of

The recipient of state awards from the former Soviet Union and other countries (including the Padma Bhushan from India) co-founded the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos.[2][3][4][5]

He played a leading role in the design and construction of several sensitive military missile systems and space stations. His identity and role in these projects was treated as a state secret for several years.[6][7]

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  1. ^ "Conversation with Gerbert Yefremov". Kremlin.ru. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Herbert Alexandrovich Yefremov profile". Npomash.ru. 15 March 1933. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Pillars of BrahMos: Dr. H. Yefremov". Brahmos.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Designers & scientists of the Russian space program". Russianspaceweb.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Padma Bhushan Awardees". National Portal of India:Government of India. Retrieved 3 November 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Герберту Ефремову – 75!" (in Russian). 14 March 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Выдающемуся российскому конструктору ракетной и космической техники Герберту Александровичу Ефремову исполняется 75 лет" (in Russian). 14 March 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2012.[permanent dead link]