Vladislav Volkov

Soviet cosmonaut (1935–1971)
Person human Q345658
Vladislav Volkov
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Vladislav Volkov

Summary

Vladislav Volkov is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on +1935-11-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Soyuz 11[4]. He died on +1971-06-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronaut[6], engineer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vladislav Volkov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Vladislav Volkov passed away in Soyuz 11[4].
  • Vladislav Volkov died in low Earth orbit[10].
  • Vladislav Volkov was born on +1935-11-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Vladislav Volkov died on +1971-06-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Vladislav Volkov is buried at Kremlin Wall Necropolis[11].
  • Vladislav Volkov held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Vladislav Volkov worked as an astronaut[6].
  • Vladislav Volkov's professions included engineer[7].
  • Vladislav Volkov's professions included writer[8].
  • Vladislav Volkov was employed by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia[13].
  • Vladislav Volkov's education included a stint at Moscow Aviation Institute[14].
  • Vladislav Volkov received the Order of Lenin[15].
  • Vladislav Volkov received the Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[16].
  • Vladislav Volkov received the Gold Star medal[17].
  • Vladislav Volkov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[18].
  • Vladislav Volkov received the Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[19].
  • Vladislav Volkov received the Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[20].
  • Vladislav Volkov's image is recorded as Vladislav Volkov.jpg[21].
  • Vladislav Volkov is recorded as male[22].
  • Vladislav Volkov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Vladislav Volkov's ISNI is recorded as 0000000374932882[24].
  • Vladislav Volkov's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 251328027[25].
  • Vladislav Volkov's GND ID is recorded as 1160217572[26].
  • Vladislav Volkov's Commons category is recorded as Vladislav Volkov[27].

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Origins and Family

Vladislav Volkov's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on +1935-11-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Vladislav Volkov's education included a stint at Moscow Aviation Institute[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronaut[6], engineer[7], and writer[8]. Vladislav Volkov 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]; Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[16], a title of honor[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1961[33]; Gold Star medal[17], a medallion[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1939[36]; Hero of the Soviet Union[18], a courage award[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1934[39]; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[19], a jubilee medal[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1969[42]; and Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[20], a Soviet state award[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1956[45].

Death and Burial

Vladislav Volkov died on +1971-06-30T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Soyuz 11[4], a Soyuz 7K-T[46] and low Earth orbit[10]. Recorded cause of death include hypoxia[47] and decompression sickness[48]. He is buried at Kremlin Wall Necropolis[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Vladislav Volkov include Volkov[49], a lunar crater[50].

Why It Matters

Vladislav Volkov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Volkov[49], a lunar crater[50].

FAQs

Where was Vladislav Volkov born?

Vladislav Volkov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Vladislav Volkov die?

Vladislav Volkov died in Soyuz 11[4].

What did Vladislav Volkov do for work?

Vladislav Volkov worked as astronaut[6], engineer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Vladislav Volkov go to school?

Vladislav Volkov was educated at Moscow Aviation Institute[14].

What awards did Vladislav Volkov receive?

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

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  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q753539', 'Q648581']
    Astronaut mission Soyuz 7, Soyuz 11
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  2. 29d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11, Faces of Moscow
    Family name Volkov
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