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posted 12-07-2008 01:00 PM               

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Bert Vis got the information from Star City that former cosmonaut Sergei Gaydukov passed away on December 5, 2008.

A moment of silence can be signified by an entry with no words and only a period.

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posted 12-07-2008 05:50 PM               

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I had the honour to meet Gaidukov on a few occasiions with Bert. We shared a meal and a vodka. He was sadly ill for many years. He was a very gentle man marked not just with illness but the death of his wife who he clearly loved dearly. It was always an emotional experience.

Bert was an old friend of the family.

His son Dima who I think still works at Star City was involved in EVA training.

I wish to thank a friend and a gentleman who helped us understand the cosmonaut team of the 60's.

Rex

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posted 12-08-2008 12:16 AM            

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