Leonid Kizim

Leonid Kizim was a Soviet cosmonaut and engineer, born in 1945, known for his role in Russia’s human spaceflight program. He flew three space missions between 1984 and 1987, spending a total of over 225 days in space. As a commander on space stations like Salyut 7 and Mir, he contributed to scientific research and international space cooperation. Kizim’s work helped advance the Soviet Union’s space exploration efforts and demonstrated human endurance and teamwork in long-duration missions. He is recognized as a notable figure in the history of Soviet and Russian spaceflight.