Minin, in Russian: ?????´??? ????????? ??´???) (born on 27 May 1932, Rudinka, Ryazan Oblast), a Soviet physicist, Doctor of Technical Sciences, a professor, a member of the Academy of Technological Sciences of the Russian Federation.
He was the founder, general director and chief designer of the Institute of Applied Physics (1966-1996), the founder and president of the Urals-Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Technological Sciences.
He developed air- and navy- launched missiles, custom control and safety systems and computer equipment.
He is a Laureate of the USSR State Prize and the holder of the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner of Labour.