Andriyan Nikolayev
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Andriyan Nikolayev was born on September 5, 1929[1], in Shorshely[2]. He died on July 3, 2004[3], in Cheboksary[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5], astronaut[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,405 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Shorshely[9]
- Spouse: Valentina Tereshkova[10]
- Child: Elena Tereshkova[11]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[12], Russia[13]
- Native language: Chuvash[14]
- Ethnic group: Chuvash people[15]
- Educated at: Черниговское высшее военное авиационное училище лётчиков[16], Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy[17]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[18], Hero of the Soviet Union[19], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[20], Hero of Socialist Labour of Bulgaria[21], Hero of the Mongolian People's Republic[22], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[23], Почётный гражданин Чувашской Республики[24], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[25], Order of the Red Star[26], Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"[27], Order of Georgi Dimitrov[28], Order of Sukhbaatar[29], Order of Cyril and Methodius[30], Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary[31]
- Member of: First group of Soviet cosmonauts[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[34]
- Commons category: Andriyan Nikolayev[35]
- Military, police or special rank: Air Force major general[36], major general[37]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[38]
- Family name: Nikolayev[39]
- Given name: Andriian[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andriyan Nikolayev include Cheboksary Airport[41], an airport[42], in Russia[43] and Nikolaev[44], a lunar crater[45].
Why It Matters
Andriyan Nikolayev has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include Cheboksary Airport[41], an airport[42], in Russia[43] and Nikolaev[44], a lunar crater[45].
FAQs
Where was Andriyan Nikolayev born?
Andriyan Nikolayev's place of birth was Shorshely[2].
Where did Andriyan Nikolayev die?
Andriyan Nikolayev passed away in Cheboksary[4].
Who was Andriyan Nikolayev married to?
Andriyan Nikolayev's spouses include Valentina Tereshkova[10].
What did Andriyan Nikolayev do for work?
Andriyan Nikolayev worked as an aircraft pilot[5], astronaut[6], and writer[7].
Where did Andriyan Nikolayev go to school?
Andriyan Nikolayev was educated at Черниговское высшее военное авиационное училище лётчиков[16] and Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy[17].
What awards did Andriyan Nikolayev receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[18], Hero of the Soviet Union[19], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[20], and Hero of Socialist Labour of Bulgaria[21].