Putin noted the active participation of the pilot Savinykh in scientific activities – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, March 7 – RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the cosmonaut Viktor Savinykh with the anniversary, noting his active participation in research and teaching, according to the Kremlin website on Saturday.

Pilot-Cosmonaut, president of the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography, twice Hero of the Soviet Union Viktor Savinykh was 75 years.

“experienced cosmonaut, an authoritative scholar and teacher – you have come a long, rich career path, have been successful in a meaningful and responsible work. On your account – active participation in important programs of near-earth space, serious scientific work and research. And, of course, a whole galaxy of young professionals – graduates of the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography, which is closely related to all your life, “- said in the text of congratulations.

The first space flight Savinykh held March 12 – May 26, 1981 on the ship” Soyuz T-4 “and orbital station” Salyut -6 “(flight duration – 74 days 17 hours). In the second flight, a perfect 6 June – 21 November 1985 on the ship “Soyuz T-13″ and the station “Salyut-7″, the astronaut carried out a spacewalk of five hours (flight duration – 168 days 3 hours). Third space flight made 7-17 June 1988 on the ship “Soyuz TM-5″ and the orbital complex “Mir” (flight duration – 9 days, 20 hours).