Boris Volynov

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Boris Volynov

Summary

Boris Volynov is a human[1]. Born in Irkutsk[2], he… he was born on +1934-12-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[4], astronaut[5], engineer[6], flight instructor[7], and test pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Boris Volynov was born in Irkutsk[2].
  • Boris Volynov was born on +1934-12-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Boris Volynov held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Boris Volynov held citizenship in Russia[11].
  • Boris Volynov worked as an aircraft pilot[4].
  • Boris Volynov worked as an astronaut[5].
  • Boris Volynov's professions included engineer[6].
  • Boris Volynov worked as a flight instructor[7].
  • Boris Volynov's professions included test pilot[8].
  • Boris Volynov received the Order of Lenin[12].
  • Boris Volynov received the Order of the Red Star[13].
  • Boris Volynov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[14].
  • Boris Volynov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[15].
  • Boris Volynov received the Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[16].
  • Boris Volynov received the Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[17].
  • Boris Volynov was a member of First group of Soviet cosmonauts[18].
  • Boris Volynov's image is recorded as Boris Volynov 2016.jpg[19].
  • Boris Volynov's image is recorded as Boris Volynov 1963.jpg[20].
  • Boris Volynov is recorded as male[21].
  • Boris Volynov's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Boris Volynov's signature is recorded as Signature Boris Volynov.jpg[23].
  • Boris Volynov's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108364632[24].
  • Boris Volynov's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 160861053[25].
  • Boris Volynov's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2010065014[26].
  • Boris Volynov's Commons category is recorded as Boris Volynov[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Irkutsk[2], Boris Volynov… he was born on +1934-12-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[4], astronaut[5], engineer[6], flight instructor[7], and test pilot[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[12], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1930[30]; Order of the Red Star[13], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1930[33]; Hero of the Soviet Union[14], a courage award[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1934[36]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[15], a grade of an order[37], in Russia[38]; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[39], in Soviet Union[40]; and Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[17], a Soviet state award[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1950[43].

Why It Matters

Boris Volynov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Boris Volynov born?

Boris Volynov was born in Irkutsk[2].

What did Boris Volynov do for work?

Boris Volynov worked as aircraft pilot[4], astronaut[5], engineer[6], flight instructor[7], and test pilot[8].

What awards did Boris Volynov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[12], Order of the Red Star[13], Hero of the Soviet Union[14], and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . space.com. space.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . globalpost.com. globalpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . astronautix.com. astronautix.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q748593', 'Q426781']
    Astronaut mission Soyuz 5, Soyuz 21
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  2. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)
    Family name Volynov
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