About the book: 2004 / The history of the world famous design bureau of Artem Mikoyan began on December 8, 1939. Artem Mikoyan was the brother of party leader Anastas Mikoyan. A separate design bureau was created for it. An experienced designer Mikhail Gurevich was given to help Mikoyan. Very quickly, the new bureau began to issue aircraft designs designated by the abbreviation “MiG”».