photo Yuri Baturin
First name and last name Yuri Baturin
Date of birth 12.06.1949
Nationality RUS
Space Agency Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) (RFSA)
Status Retired
Type of astronaut Government agency
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Baturin

Missions:

  • Soyuz TM-28
  • Soyuz TM-32

Additional information Yuri Baturin

Graduated from Moscow Physic-Engineering Institute, Flight and Dynamics Control, 1973; graduated from Law Institute, Moscow State University, 1980; doctorate of laws degree from Moscow State University, Journalism, 1981; assistant to the Russian President, National Security; member of the Defense Council (until February 1998); hobbies: Science fiction author, translations from English language, mountains, video filming, physic mathematical research in politology, work with students; was selected as cosmonaut on 16.09.1997 by GMVK; OKP (cosmonaut basic training): 10/97 - 17.02.1998; was transferred to the Cosmonaut Group of VVS; until his retirement he was second deputy commander of GCTC's group of cosmonauts.