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(Designer) Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev was an influential aeronautical engineer in Russia and the Soviet Union, known for his leadership at the Tupolev Design Bureau. Throughout a 50-year career, he created over 100 types of civilian and military aircraft, many of which achieved world records. Some of his notable designs include the Tu-2, Tu-16, Tu-95, and Tu-104. Tupolev was recognized with numerous prestigious awards and titles for his significant contributions to aeronautics, both domestically and internationally, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in aviation history.