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Anatoly Filipchenko

1928 – 2022

Soviet cosmonaut

Aircraft pilot Astronaut Writer
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About Anatoly Filipchenko

Lived 1928 – 2022 (aged 94). Anatoly Filipchenko was a Russian aircraft pilot, astronaut, writer and aviator.

Major General Anatoly Vasilyevich Filipchenko (26 February 1928 – 7 August 2022) was a Soviet cosmonaut of Ukrainian descent. He flew on the Soyuz 7 and Soyuz 16 missions.

He was born in Davydovka, Voronezh Governorate, RSFSR. He died on 7 August 2022, at the age of 94. He was buried in the Federal Military Memorial Cemetery on 11 August 2022.

Awards Hero of the Soviet Union Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR Order of Lenin Order of the Red Banner of Labour Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" State Prize of the USSR Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary Order of the Banner of the Bulgarian People's Republic Medal "For the Strengthening Military Cooperation" (Czechoslovakia) Medal "Brotherhood in Arms" (GDR)

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Important facts

Born
26 February 1928, Davydovka
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 August 2022, Zvyozdny Gorodok, Moscow Oblast
Occupation
Aircraft pilot, astronaut, writer, Aviator
Nationality
Russia, Soviet Union
Awards
USSR State Prize; Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR; Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"; Gold Star medal; Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary; Medal "For Strengthening Brotherhood in Arms"; Medal "For the strengthening of friendship in arms"; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Also known as
Anatoly Vasilyevich Filipchenko

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anatoly Filipchenko?

Soviet cosmonaut (1928–2022)

When was Anatoly Filipchenko born?

Anatoly Filipchenko was born on 26 February 1928 in Davydovka.

When did Anatoly Filipchenko die?

Anatoly Filipchenko died on 7 August 2022 in Zvyozdny Gorodok, Moscow Oblast.

What was Anatoly Filipchenko's occupation?

Anatoly Filipchenko was an aircraft pilot, astronaut, writer and aviator.

What nationality was Anatoly Filipchenko?

Anatoly Filipchenko was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anatoly Filipchenko

· Wikidata: Q488043

· DBpedia: Anatoly Filipchenko

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