ScienceBorn December 18, 1934

Boris Volynov

Russian former cosmonaut

Born
December 18, 1934 (age 91)
Known as
aircraft pilot, astronaut, engineer, flight instructor, test pilot

Boris Valentinovich Volynov is a Russian former cosmonaut who flew two space missions of the Soviet Union's Soyuz programme: Soyuz 5, and Soyuz 21. Following the death of Alexei Leonov in October 2019, he is the last surviving member of the original group of cosmonauts. He is also considered to be the first Jew in space.

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