Sergey Volkov

Russian cosmonaut
Person human Q283544
Sergey Volkov
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Sergey Volkov

Summary

Sergey Volkov is a human[1]. Born in Chuhuiv[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1973[3]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[4], astronaut[5], military personnel[6], and test cosmonaut[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sergey Volkov was born in Chuhuiv[2].
  • Sergey Volkov was born on April 1, 1973[3].
  • Sergey Volkov's father was Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov[9].
  • Sergey Volkov held citizenship in Russia[10].
  • Russian was Sergey Volkov's native language[11].
  • Sergey Volkov worked as an aircraft pilot[4].
  • Sergey Volkov's professions included astronaut[5].
  • Sergey Volkov's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Sergey Volkov's professions included test cosmonaut[7].
  • Sergey Volkov was educated at M. M. Raskova Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots in Tambov[12].
  • Sergey Volkov received the Hero of the Russian Federation[13].
  • Sergey Volkov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[14].
  • Sergey Volkov received the Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[15].
  • Sergey Volkov received the Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation[16].
  • Sergey Volkov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[17].
  • Sergey Volkov received the Medal "For Military Valour", 1st class[18].
  • Sergey Volkov was a member of Expedition 17[19].
  • Sergey Volkov is recorded as male[20].
  • Sergey Volkov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Sergey Volkov's Commons category is recorded as Sergey Aleksandrovich Volkov[22].
  • Sergey Volkov's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[23].
  • Sergey Volkov's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Sergey Volkov's astronaut mission is recorded as Soyuz TMA-12[25].
  • Sergey Volkov's astronaut mission is recorded as Soyuz TMA-02M[26].
  • Sergey Volkov's astronaut mission is recorded as Expedition 17[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chuhuiv[2], Sergey Volkov… he was born on April 1, 1973[3]. His father was Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov[9]. Russian was his native language[11].

Education

Sergey Volkov's education included a stint at M. M. Raskova Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots in Tambov[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[4], astronaut[5], military personnel[6], and test cosmonaut[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Russian Federation[13], a courage award[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1992[30]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[14], a grade of an order[31], in Russia[32]; Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[15], a medallion[33], in Russia[34], founded in 2010[35]; Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation[16], an award[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1992[38]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[39], in Russia[40]; and Medal "For Military Valour", 1st class[18], a class of award[41], in Russia[42].

Why It Matters

Sergey Volkov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Sergey Volkov born?

Born in Chuhuiv[2], Sergey Volkov…

Who were Sergey Volkov's parents?

Sergey Volkov's father was Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov[9].

What did Sergey Volkov do for work?

Sergey Volkov worked as aircraft pilot[4], astronaut[5], military personnel[6], and test cosmonaut[7].

Where did Sergey Volkov go to school?

Sergey Volkov was educated at M. M. Raskova Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots in Tambov[12].

What awards did Sergey Volkov receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Russian Federation[13], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[14], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[15], and Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation[16].

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  1. [2] . jsc.nasa.gov. jsc.nasa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . jsc.nasa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation aircraft pilot, astronaut, military personnel +1
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  2. 17d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of Soyuz TMA-02M, Soyuz TMA-18M, Soyuz TMA-12
    Astronaut mission Soyuz TMA-12, Soyuz TMA-02M, Expedition 17 +5
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  3. 20d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation aircraft pilot, astronaut, military personnel +1
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Astronaut mission Soyuz TMA-12, Soyuz TMA-02M, Expedition 17 +5
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