Boris Volynov

Astronaut

Birthday December 18, 1934

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Russia

Age 89 years old

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About

The first halakhic (born to a Jewish mother) Jewish cosmonaut.

Before Fame

He graduated from aviation school and went on to study engineering.

Trivia

He flew two space missions and is twice Hero of the Soviet Union.

Family Life

He married and had two children.

Associated With

He flew in space, as did legendary Neil Armstrong.