1. Vladimir Nikolayevich Dezhurov is a Russian former cosmonaut who resides in Star City, Moscow.
13 Facts About Vladimir Dezhurov
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Vladimir Dezhurov is a veteran of two spaceflights, to the Mir and International Space Stations.
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Vladimir Dezhurov was born on July 30,1962, in the settlement of Yavas, Zubovo-Polyansky District, Mordovia, Russia.
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Vladimir Dezhurov is married to Elena Valentinovna Dezhurova.
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Vladimir Dezhurov has been awarded three Air Force medals during his career.
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In March 1994, Vladimir Dezhurov began flight training as commander of the prime crew of the Mir-18 mission.
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Vladimir Dezhurov lived and worked aboard the International Space Station where he served as a member of the Expedition 3 crew.
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Vladimir Dezhurov spent approximately 4 months aboard the station as a flight engineer.
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On 12 May 1995, Vladimir Dezhurov conducted his first career spacewalk.
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Vladimir Dezhurov conducted another four spacewalks during the Expedition 3 mission to the ISS.
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On October 15,2001, Vladimir Dezhurov performed his seventh career spacewalk.
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On November 12,2001, Vladimir Dezhurov conducted his eighth career spacewalk.
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On December 3,2001, Vladimir Dezhurov conducted his ninth career spacewalk.