Members of the international crew of the Soyuz-39 spacecraft, from left: USSR pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union, crew commander Colonel Vladimir Dzhanibekov and cosmonaut researcher of the Mongolian People's Republic Gurragcha during preparation for the flight.14.04.2025#8901495
Members of the international crew of the Soyuz-39 spacecraft, from right: pilot cosmonaut of the USSR, Hero of the Soviet Union, crew commander Colonel Vladimir Dzhanibekov and cosmonaut-researcher of the Mongolian People's Republic Gurragcha during the flower-laying ceremony at the monument to Yuri Gagarin in Star City.14.04.2025#8901497
Members of the international crew of the Soyuz-39 spacecraft, from left: USSR pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union, crew commander Colonel Vladimir Dzhanibekov and cosmonaut-researcher of the Mongolian People's Republic Gurragcha during preparation for the flight.14.04.2025#8901496
2nd Congress of People's Deputies of the USSR. Kremlin Palace of Congresses (now State Kremlin Palace), December 12 - December 24, 1989. Electronic vote counting system.24.12.1989#8253831
During a meeting held as part of the Second congress of USSR People's Deputies (December 12-24, 1989). Due to the upcoming elections of people's deputies in the republics and regions, the deputies adopted the Law On Amendments and Additions to the Constitution (Basic Law) of the USSR on the Electoral System (Law No. 963-I of December 20, 1989). A question from the audience during a heated discussion.20.12.1989#6624522
During a meeting held as part of the Second congress of USSR People's Deputies (December 12-24, 1989). Due to the upcoming elections of people's deputies in the republics and regions, the deputies adopted the Law On Amendments and Additions to the Constitution (Basic Law) of the USSR on the Electoral System (Law No. 963-I of December 20, 1989). RSFSR People's Deputy Mikhail Bocharov is seen speaking.20.12.1989#6624520
During a meeting held as part of the Second congress of USSR People's Deputies (December 12-24, 1989). Due to the upcoming elections of people's deputies in the republics and regions, the deputies adopted the Law On Amendments and Additions to the Constitution (Basic Law) of the USSR on the Electoral System (Law No. 963-I of December 20, 1989). Line to the microphone during a heated discussion.20.12.1989#6624519
Kabul residents greet members of the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 space flight in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.11.11.1988#6591379
Members of the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 space flight in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. Commander, test pilot Vladimir Lyakhov, Afghan research cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand and his double Mohammad Dauran, right to left, during a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of Soviet international troops.11.11.1988#6591370
Members of the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 space flight in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. Commander, test pilot Vladimir Lyakhov, second left, Afghan research cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, third left, and his double Mohammad Dauran, third right, meet with locals.11.11.1988#6591368
Presenting awards to the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 space flight. Mohammad Dauran, the double of the Afghan cosmonaut, second left, commander Vladimir Lyakhov, center, and Afghan research cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Mohmand with their family members.07.09.1988#6554233
A news conference on presenting award to the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 space flight.07.09.1988#6553530
News conference for Soviet and foreign journalists on the launch of the Soyuz TM-6 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakh SSR. From left: Afghan cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Mohmand and his backup, Mohammad Dauran.29.08.1988#6545891
News conference for Soviet and foreign journalists on the launch of the Soyuz TM-6 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakh SSR. The international crew included twice Hero of the Soviet Union, spacecraft commander Vladimir Lyakhov, physician Valery Polyakov and researcher Abdul Ahad Mohmand, a national of Afghanistan.29.08.1988#6546822
Preparations for a joint Soviet-Afghan space flight. Feodosia, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. Afghan research cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Mohmand and Soviet doctor and cosmonaut Valery Polyakov, right to left, during water landing drills.20.07.1988#6545776
Preparations for a joint Soviet-Afghan space flight. Afghan research cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Mohmand, Soviet doctor and cosmonaut Valery Polyakov and Soyuz TM-6 commander Vladimir Lyakhov, left to right, during training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.01.06.1988#6545773
From left: Members of the joint Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 spacecraft - Afghan cosmonaut-researcher Abdul Ahad Momand and his backup Masum Mohammed Dauran Ghulam during preparations for the flight scheduled for August 29, 1988. The astronauts put on the Trout rescue suits used in case of a splashdown.01.06.1988#8307695
Members of the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 space flight: research cosmonaut from Afghanistan Abdul Ahad Momand and his double Mohammed Dauran-Ghulam Masum, right to left, prepare for the flight scheduled for August 29, 1988.01.06.1988#8306104
Members of the Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 spaceflight, research cosmonaut from Afghanistan Abdul Ahad Mohmand and his double Mohammad Dawran, left to right, prepare for the flight at Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.01.06.1988#8306103
A member of the joint Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 spacecraft, Afghan cosmonaut-researcher Abdul Ahad Mohmand during preparations for the flight scheduled for August 29, 1988.01.06.1988#8306102
A member of the joint Soviet-Afghan crew of the Soyuz TM-6 spacecraft, Afghan cosmonaut-researcher Abdul Ahad Mohmand during preparations for the flight scheduled for August 29, 1988.01.06.1988#8306100
Left: French cosmonaut-researcher, Hero of the Soviet Union Jean-Loup Chretien during preparations for the flight on the Soyuz TM-7 spacecraft, scheduled for November 26, 1988.31.05.1988#8314939
French cosmonaut-researcher, Hero of the Soviet Union Jean-Loup Chretien during preparations for the flight on the Soyuz TM-7 spacecraft, scheduled for November 26, 1988.31.05.1988#8314938
Center: French cosmonaut-researcher Jean-Loup Chretien and his backup Michel Tonini (second from left), undergoing training for a flight on the Soyuz TM-7 spacecraft, at a joint dinner in Star City.03.06.1987#8354524
Cosmonaut of the People's Republic of Bulgaria Alexander Stoyanov with family (from left to right) and his back-up Krasimir Stoyanov with wife and cbhildfren (from right to left) arrived in Moscow to prepare for a joint Soviet-Bulgarian space flight on Soyuz TM-5, scheduled for June 21, 1988.10.01.1987#8449534
Meeting of the Soyuz T-11 international space crew: twice Hero of the Soviet Union pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR Yury Malyshev, twice Hero of the Soviet Union pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR Gennady Strekalov and Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma in the Republic of India after the successful completion of the flight. Indian President Zail Singh (right) presenting the award to India's first astronaut Rakesh Sharma (India's highest military award, the Ashoka Chakra) during a reception.01.05.1984#8396009
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. The Soviet and Indian crew members are greeted in a ceremony at Palam Airport, from left: Air Force Lieutenant General and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov, main crew commander and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev, research astronaut Ravish Malhotra, main and backup crew flight engineers and two-time Heroes of the Soviet Union, Georgy Grechko and Gennady Strekalov, backup crew commander Col. Anatoly Berezovoy, and research astronaut Rakesh Sharma.01.05.1984#8789546
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. From left: Pilots-Cosmonauts of the USSR and two-time Heroes of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev and Gennady Strekalov, research astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, research astronaut Ravish Malhotra, backup crew commander Col. Anatoly Berezovoy, and flight engineer and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Georgy Grechko during the ceremony to award cosmonauts with highest state decorations of the Republic of India.01.05.1984#8789547
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. The Soviet and Indian cosmonauts attend a reception hosted by President of India Zail Singh, right. From left: backup crew flight engineer and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Georgy Grechko, research astronauts Rakesh Sharma and Ravish Malhotra, main crew commander and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev, and Air Force Lieutenant General and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov.01.05.1984#8789543
The Soyuz T-11 international crew visited India after successfully completing their mission. Left: Aeroclub President Rajiv Gandhi congratulates Indian cosmonaut researcher, Hero of the Soviet Union Rakesh Sharma, right, on the successful flight.01.05.1984#8789548
The Soyuz T-11 international crew visited India after successfully completing their mission. Soviet and Indian cosmonauts visiting the flying club, from right: Soviet cosmonaut and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Georgy Grechko, Soviet cosmonaut and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Yury Malyshev, Indian cosmonaut researcher Ravish Malhotra, president of the flying club Rajiv Gandhi, Soviet cosmonaut and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov, Soviet cosmonaut and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Gennady Strekalov, and Indian cosmonaut researcher, Hero of the Soviet Union Rakesh Sharma.01.05.1984#8789550
The Soyuz T-11 international crew visited India after successfully completing their mission. Indian President Zail Singh during the presentation of the highest state award, the Ashoka Chakra, to the flight engineer of the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Major Gennady Strekalov.01.05.1984#8789552
The Soyuz T-11 international crew visited India after successfully completing their mission. Indian President Zail Singh during the presentation of the highest state award, the Ashoka Chakra, to Colonel Yury Malyshev, commander of the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, twice Hero of the Soviet Union.01.05.1984#8789551
The Soyuz T-11 international crew visited India after successfully completing their mission. Second left: twice Hero of the Soviet Union, USSR pilot cosmonaut Yury Malyshev; Indian cosmonaut researcher, Hero of the Soviet Union Rakesh Sharma, second right; and twice Hero of the Soviet Union, USSR pilot cosmonaut Gennady Strekalov, right.01.05.1984#8789549
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. The Soviet and Indian cosmonauts attend a reception hosted by President of India Zail Singh, 5th from right.01.05.1984#8789544
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev during the welcoming ceremony for the Soviet-Indian crew at Palam Airport.01.05.1984#8789538
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission, Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev, Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Gennady Strekalov, and Indian research astronaut Rakesh Sharma, visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev speaks at the official meeting in New Delhi.01.05.1984#8789540
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. Flight engineer and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Gennady Strekalov, left, and research astronaut Rakesh Sharma, right, during a welcoming ceremony for the Soviet-Indian crew at Palam Airport.01.05.1984#8789542
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. The Soviet and Indian crew members are greeted in a ceremony at Palam Airport, from left: research astronaut Rakesh Sharma, main crew commander and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev, backup crew flight engineer and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Georgy Grechko, main crew flight engineer and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Gennady Strekalov, and Air Force Lieutenant General and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov.01.05.1984#8789539
Members of the Soyuz T-11 international space mission crew visit the Republic of India after the mission was successfully completed. The Soviet and Indian crew members during their meeting with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, from left: flight engineer and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Gennady Strekalov, main crew commander and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Col. Yury Malyshev, Air Force Lieutenant General and two-time Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, research astronauts Rakesh Sharma and Ravish Malhotra, and backup crew commander Anatoly Berezovoy.01.05.1984#8789537
Kazakh SSR. Launching the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft launch with a Soviet-Indian crew: Colonel Yury Malyshev, USSR pilot and cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union, Indian research cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma and Gennady Strekalov, USSR pilot and cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union. Baikonur Space Launch Center.03.04.1984#8379194
Preparation for the first Soviet-Indian space flight. Indian research cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma, member of the Soviet-Indian crew of the Soyux T-11 space flight, at the Yuri Gagarin Training Center.21.03.1984#8374216
Preparation for the first Soviet-Indian space flight. Indian research cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma, member of the Soviet-Indian crew of the Soyux T-11 space flight, at the Yuri Gagarin Training Center.01.02.1984#8374215
Cosmonaut Vladimir Shatalov visits young cosmonauts in the Zhdanov Leningrad Palace of Pioneers (now St. Petersburg City Palace of Youth Creativity)01.06.1972#5574795
Official meeting at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, now the State Kremlin Palace, marking the successful completion of the triple Soyuz-6, Soyuz-7 and Soyuz-8 space mission.22.10.1969#5896190
Official meeting at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, now the State Kremlin Palace, marking the successful completion of the triple Soyuz-6, Soyuz-7 and Soyuz-8 space mission. Photo: Presenting government awards.22.10.1969#5896188
Official meeting at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, now the State Kremlin Palace, marking the successful completion of the triple Soyuz-6, Soyuz-7 and Soyuz-8 space mission. Photo: General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Leonid Brezhnev delivers a congratulatory speech.22.10.1969#5896186
Official meeting at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, now the State Kremlin Palace, marking the successful completion of the triple Soyuz-6, Soyuz-7 and Soyuz-8 space mission.22.10.1969#5896181
Uzbek SSR. Pilot-cosmonauts of the USSR Alexei Yeliseyev and Yevgeny Khrunov during their meeting with workers of Tashkent Textile Machinery Factory.03.03.1969#6152671
