Nikolay Rukavishnikov

Soviet cosmonaut (1932–2002).

Born September 18th, 1932 in Tomsk.

Died October 19th, 2002 at 70 years old in Moscow (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
astronaut, engineer, physicist

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