Savinykh was awarded the Order of Gagarin.

Savinykh was awarded the Order of Gagarin.

      Today, Governor Alexander Sokolov congratulated cosmonaut Viktor Savinykh on his 85th birthday and noted his significant contribution to the social activities and development of the region. Sokolov stressed that Savinykh is twice a Hero of the Soviet Union, an honorary citizen of Kirov and the Kirov region, a legendary cosmonaut and a true patriot. The governor recalled that he was the hundredth cosmonaut of the planet and the fiftieth cosmonaut of the Soviet Union, and they even made a film about his feat. Sokolov added that Savinykh never loses touch with his small homeland and cares about the Kirov region and his native village of Orichi.

      The governor thanked the cosmonaut for his help in preparing for the 650th anniversary of Kirov and for supporting regional projects. He particularly noted the Savins' contribution to the creation of a unique children's space center in Kirov. Viktor Savinykh was awarded the Order of Gagarin for his great achievements in the field of space exploration and use, as well as for his active public activities, according to a decree of the President of Russia.

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Savinykh was awarded the Order of Gagarin.

At a government meeting, the awarding of the famous cosmonaut was discussed.