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Yury Onufriyenko

Russian cosmonaut of Ukrainian origin.

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Yury Onufriyenko is a Russian cosmonaut of Ukrainian origin. Born on 6 February 1961 in Riasne, Onufriyenko is 65.

Positions held include ISS Expedition commander (2001–2002). Onufriyenko studied at Yeysk Higher Military Aviation Institute and Lomonosov Moscow State University. Honours include Hero of the Russian Federation, Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation and Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class, among 13 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Yury Onufriyenko is No. 82,813 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 6 February 1961, Riasne (age 65)
Country: Ukraine
Known as: Astronaut, aircraft pilot, test cosmonaut
Field: Science
Education: Yeysk Higher Military Aviation Institute, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Languages: Russian
Wikipedia editions: 25

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Was 40 when first iSS Expedition commander (2001).

6 Feb

Shares a birthday with Ronald Reagan and Bob Marley.

Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.

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Career

Positions held

2001–2002ISS Expedition commander

Honours and works

Awards

Hero of the Russian Federation1996
Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation1996
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class2004
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"2011
Knight of the Legion of Honour
NASA Space Flight Medal
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Medal "For Impeccable Service", 1st class
Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class
Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class
NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal
Yuri A. Gagarin Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of space activities