Boris Volynov

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Boris Valentinovich Volynov is a Soviet cosmonaut who flew two space missions of the Soyuz programme: Soyuz 5, and Soyuz 21. Following the death of Alexei Leonov in October 2019, he is the last surviving member of the original group of cosmonauts. He is also considered to be the first Jew in space.

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Boris Valentinovich Volynov
aircraft pilot, test pilot, flight instructor, engineer, astronaut, 

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  • Soyuz 21
    crewed flight of the Soyuz programme
  • Soyuz 5
    spaceship
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