Nikolay Rukavishnikov

Soviet cosmonaut (1932–2002)
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Nikolay Rukavishnikov
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Nikolay Rukavishnikov

Summary

Nikolay Rukavishnikov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tomsk[2]. He was born on +1932-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on +2002-10-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], astronaut[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov was born in Tomsk[2].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov was born on +1932-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov died on +2002-10-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov is buried at Ostankino Cemetery[10].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's professions included engineer[6].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's professions included astronaut[7].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov worked as a physicist[8].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov was employed by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia[13].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's education included a stint at National Research Nuclear University[14].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov received the Order of Lenin[15].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[16].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov received the Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[17].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov received the Gold Star medal[18].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov received the Order of Lenin[19].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[20].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's image is recorded as 1975 CPA 4445.jpg[21].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov is recorded as male[22].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's signature is recorded as Nikolay Rukavishnikov Signature.svg[25].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 305094777[26].
  • Nikolay Rukavishnikov's Commons category is recorded as Nikolay Rukavishnikov[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolay Rukavishnikov was born in Tomsk[2]. He was born on +1932-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Nikolay Rukavishnikov was educated at National Research Nuclear University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], astronaut[7], and physicist[8]. Nikolay Rukavishnikov was employed by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[15], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1930[30]; Hero of the Soviet Union[16], a courage award[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1934[33]; Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[17], a title of honor[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1961[36]; Gold Star medal[18], a medallion[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1939[39]; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[40], a jubilee medal[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1969[43]; and Hero of the Mongolian People's Republic[44], an award[45], in Mongolia[46], founded in 1941[47].

Personal Life

Nikolay Rukavishnikov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[24].

Death and Burial

Nikolay Rukavishnikov died on +2002-10-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[48]. Burial took place at Ostankino Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Nikolay Rukavishnikov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Nikolay Rukavishnikov born?

Nikolay Rukavishnikov's place of birth was Tomsk[2].

Where did Nikolay Rukavishnikov die?

Nikolay Rukavishnikov died in Moscow[4].

What did Nikolay Rukavishnikov do for work?

Nikolay Rukavishnikov worked as engineer[6], astronaut[7], and physicist[8].

Where did Nikolay Rukavishnikov go to school?

Nikolay Rukavishnikov was educated at National Research Nuclear University[14].

What awards did Nikolay Rukavishnikov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[15], Hero of the Soviet Union[16], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[17], and Gold Star medal[18].

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  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [40] . wikidata.org.
  23. [44] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [48] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: 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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q662021', 'Q847013', 'Q903151']
    Astronaut mission Soyuz 10, Soyuz 16, Soyuz 33
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  2. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image 1975 CPA 4445.jpg
    Astronaut mission Soyuz 10, Soyuz 16, Soyuz 33
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  3. 4w ago · GualdimG · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Ostankino Cemetery
    Occupation engineer, astronaut, physicist
    Employer S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia
    Place of death Moscow
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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