Vitaly Zholobov
Soviet cosmonaut and Ukrainian politician
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Summary
Vitaly Zholobov was born on June 18, 1937[1], in Stara Zburivka[2]. He has worked as an astronaut[3], politician[4], military personnel[5], and flight engineer[6].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[7], Ukraine[8]
- Award received: Order of Lenin[9], Hero of the Soviet Union[10], Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[11], Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[12], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR[13], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[14], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[15], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[16], Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[17], Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[18], Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[19], Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[20], Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[21], Medal "For Impeccable Service"[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[24], lieutenant general[25]
- Given name: Vitaly[26], Vital[27]
- Allegiance: Soviet Union[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ukrainian[29]
- Name in native language: Віталій Михайлович Жолобов[30]
- Time in space: 70,943 minutes[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Ukraine[32]
- Member of the crew of: Soyuz 21[33]
FAQs
Where was Vitaly Zholobov born?
Vitaly Zholobov was born in Stara Zburivka[2].
What did Vitaly Zholobov do for work?
Vitaly Zholobov worked as an astronaut[3], politician[4], military personnel[5], and flight engineer[6].
What awards did Vitaly Zholobov receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[9], Hero of the Soviet Union[10], Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[11], and Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[12].