Vladislav Volkov
Soviet cosmonaut (1935–1971)
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Summary
Vladislav Volkov was born on November 23, 1935[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on June 30, 1971[3], in Soyuz 11[4]. He worked as an astronaut[5], engineer[6], and writer[7].
Key Facts
- Place of death: low Earth orbit[8]
- Place of burial: Kremlin Wall Necropolis[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10]
- Employer: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia[11]
- Educated at: Moscow Aviation Institute[12]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[13], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[14], Gold Star medal[15], Hero of the Soviet Union[16], Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[17], Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[18], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military, police or special rank: Unterleutnant[21]
- Cause of death: hypoxia[22], decompression sickness[23]
- Family name: Volkov[24]
- Given name: Vladislav[25]
- Manner of death: accidental death[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11[28], Faces of Moscow[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[30]
- Name in native language: Владислав Волков[31]
- Time in space: 41,341 minutes[32]
- Member of the crew of: Soyuz 7[33], Soyuz 11[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vladislav Volkov include Volkov[35], a lunar crater[36].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include Volkov[35], a lunar crater[36].
FAQs
Where was Vladislav Volkov born?
Vladislav Volkov was born in Moscow[2].
Where did Vladislav Volkov die?
Vladislav Volkov passed away in Soyuz 11[4].
What did Vladislav Volkov do for work?
Vladislav Volkov worked as an astronaut[5], engineer[6], and writer[7].
Where did Vladislav Volkov go to school?
Vladislav Volkov was educated at Moscow Aviation Institute[12].
What awards did Vladislav Volkov receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[13], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[14], Gold Star medal[15], and Hero of the Soviet Union[16].