Oleg Novitsky and his extraordinary journey through space. Good morning. Excerpt from the edition of May 26, 2023
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In the studio today, we have pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of Russia, and now an actor – Oleg Novitsky. He was recently honored with the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” of the third degree. Oleg Novitsky shares his thoughts on the award, the movie “Challenge,” and how his life has changed since its premiere.
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Oleg Novitsky, a pilot-cosmonaut and Hero of Russia, had a role in the movie “Challenge” and is a guest on the “Good Morning” program.
The project is focused on the inaugural space film, known as “Challenge,” which tells the tale of a female thoracic surgeon who embarks on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in order to rescue a cosmonaut’s life.
The online cinema START presents a fascinating documentary series about the production of the film “Challenge.” This project will provide viewers with a unique glimpse into the making of the movie, featuring exclusive footage from the International Space Station, insightful interviews with the cast, consultants, and producers, as well as unexpected behind-the-scenes moments.
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Childhood and adolescence
Oleg Viktorovich Novitsky was born in the autumn of 1971 in the city of Chervene, Minsk region, under the astrological sign of Libra. The young boy, along with his sister and two brothers, was raised in a typical Soviet family residing in the Belarusian SSR. Growing up, Oleg’s parents, who were both educated and intelligent individuals, provided their children with everything they needed. Throughout his childhood, the future Russian hero was nurtured and cared for by his loving mother and father. From a young age, Oleg developed a strong interest in all things related to aviation and space exploration. He harbored a dream of following in the footsteps of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to travel into space.
Oleg Novitsky
When Oleg entered general secondary school, he began immersing himself in thematic literature and watching documentary chronicles. During high school, his focus shifted towards physical training classes. At that stage, his main goal was to gain admission to a military school or institute. In interviews, the astronaut spoke fondly of his teachers and classmates. As a member of the squad at the Research Institute of the Central Cosmonautical Cosmonaut Training Center named after Yuri Gagarin, he made several visits to his hometown school. Both young and adult residents of Cherveni eagerly attended meetings with their heroic fellow countryman. Novitsky always engaged with people who showed an interest in his journey.
Oleg informed the crowd that his aspiration to venture into outer space motivated him to pursue specialized education at the esteemed V. P. Chkalov Higher Military Aviation School, situated in the Voronezh region. Subsequently, owing to various reorganizations within faculties and departments, the Belarusian native undertook studies in Volgograd and Yeisk.
Service in the Air Force
In the mid-1990s, Novitsky, a man with a slender physique standing at 180 cm, underwent retraining at the Borisoglebsk Aviation Center and became a member of the instructor fighter regiment in the Chkalov Central Fighter Regiment. With the ranks of private and senior pilot, this graduate of the school gained valuable hands-on experience. This experience proved invaluable during his tenure in the North Caucasus Military District, where he served as a squadron commander and later as deputy commander of an attack air squadron.
Oleg Novitsky
During the mid-2000s, there was a demand for additional theoretical knowledge, leading Oleg to enroll at the Air Force Academy named after Yuri Gagarin. Yuri Gagarin. Upon earning a graduate diploma from the command faculty and obtaining the qualification of a manager, the pilot-engineer took charge of one of the military formations within the Russian Air Force. of the Russian Air Force.. By becoming proficient in operating the Su-25 armored attack aircraft and the L-39 combat aircraft, the aspiring cosmonaut actively participated in the Russian armed forces’ mission in Chechnya.
Oleg Novitsky is an astronaut
For over two months, the cosmonaut with the call sign Kazbek-1, along with colleagues Sunita Williams, Yuri Malenchenko, Akihiko Hoshide, Kevin Ford, and Evgeny Tarelkin, carried out their tasks as part of the program approved by "Roscosmos". The international astronauts conducted a spacewalk, while the Russian team received the Progress M-17M and SpaceX CRS-1 cargo spacecraft. Upon returning to Earth, the Belarusian native continued to maintain his physical fitness.
During the latter half of the 2010s, after successfully showcasing his capabilities in routine pre-flight examinations, he was selected to join the crew of the 48th/49th rotation on the manned space station. Subsequently, along with American biochemist Peggy Winston and French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, he became part of the 50/51st expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), where they spent a total of 162 days, 7 hours, and 23 minutes in orbit.
Personal life
Oleg Novitsky’s personal life has been a resounding success. The astronaut is happily married to Yulia, a journalist, writer, and blogger who, in her younger years, served as a warrant officer in the reserve. The couple, who met in Borisoglebsk, are now proud parents to two beautiful daughters. From the articles published on the dedicated section of the "Roscosmos" website, the posts on their Twitter page, and the photos shared on their Instagram account, it is evident that the family is united and strong. The couple enjoys spending time in the company of fascinating individuals.
Oleg Novitsky accompanied by his spouse Julia Novitskaya
The most captivating episodes associated with daily existence are documented by Yulia on her blog titled “Chronicles of an astronaut’s spouse”. During her husband’s time in orbit, the lady meticulously recounts each day that passes without him. Within her informative posts, she includes references to occurrences transpiring on the International Space Station, as well as excerpts from interviews with Russian astronauts. Through these texts, followers gain insight into the happenings at the Mission Control Center and the mundane routines of residents in Star City.
Oleg Novitsky Ever since he was a child, Oleg Novitsky has harbored a deep desire to explore the vast expanse of the Universe. This burning passion led him to become the 114th Russian citizen to embark on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS). Along the way, he diligently acquired the necessary qualifications to become a flight engineer, parachute instructor, diving officer, and test cosmonaut. Presently, he holds the esteemed position of being a full-fledged member of the Yuri A. Gagarin Central Space Center, where he serves as the commander of passenger and transport spacecraft.
Oleg Viktorovich Novitsky was born in the autumn of 1971 in the city of Chervene, Minsk region, under the astrological sign of Libra. Growing up in a typical Soviet family in the Belarusian SSR, Oleg, along with his sister and two brothers, received a loving upbringing and all the necessary support from their educated and intelligent parents. Throughout his childhood, Oleg’s mother and father nurtured his interests, particularly in aviation and space exploration. He admired Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space, and aspired to follow in his footsteps.
Oleg Novitsky
When Oleg entered a comprehensive secondary school, he started reading books on different topics and watching documentaries. During high school, he focused on physical training classes. His main goal at that time was to get into a military school or institute. In interviews, the astronaut spoke highly of his teachers and classmates. After becoming a member of the Research Institute of the Central Cosmonautical Cosmonaut Training Center named after Yuri Gagarin, Oleg visited his former school multiple times. The residents of Cherveni, both young and old, were delighted to meet their heroic fellow countryman. Novitsky always enjoyed talking to people who cared about him.
Oleg informed the crowd that his aspiration to venture into outer space motivated him to pursue specialized education at the V. P. Chkalov Higher Military Aviation School, situated in the Voronezh region. Subsequently, owing to various faculty and department restructurings, the individual from Belarus underwent studies in Volgograd and Yeisk.
Service in the Air Force
In the mid-1990s, Novitsky, who was of average build and had a height of 180 cm, received additional training at the Borisoglebsk Aviation Center and became a member of the instructor fighter regiment of the Chkalov Fighter Regiment. Throughout his time as a private and senior pilot, he gained valuable practical knowledge. This experience proved to be invaluable during his tenure in the North Caucasus Military District, where he served as a squadron commander and later as the deputy commander of an attack air squadron.
Oleg Novitsky
In the mid-2000s, there was a requirement for additional theoretical knowledge, so Oleg enrolled in the Yuri Gagarin Air Force Academy. After completing his studies and earning a graduate diploma from the command faculty, as well as a qualification as a manager, the pilot-engineer took charge of one of the military units within the Russian Air Force. By becoming proficient in operating the Su-25 armored attack aircraft and the L-39 combat aircraft, the future astronaut actively participated in the Russian armed forces’ mission in Chechnya.
Astronautics
In 2007, following a medical examination at the Russian Academy of Sciences and a series of interviews, Novitsky was accepted into the team of space explorers. Subsequently, he completed the mandatory training course at the specialized research institute named after Yuri Gagarin and successfully passed the state exams. In the late summer of 2009, a special commission awarded him the qualification of “test cosmonaut”, and in 2010 he was promoted to the rank of colonel. However, two years later, Oleg Viktorovich retired from reserve military service. After leaving the Air Force, his life revolved around various training programs, intellectual and psychological tests required to become an active member of the squadron and flight engineer of the International Space Station. In 2012, Oleg Novitsky joined the main crew of the orbital station and embarked on his first flight to the ISS as the commander of the Soyuz TMA-06M manned passenger transport spacecraft.
Oleg Novitsky – astronaut
For over two months, Oleg Novitsky, also known by the call sign Kazbek-1, worked on the program approved by “Roscosmos” alongside colleagues Sunita Williams, Yuri Malenchenko, Akihiko Hoshide, Kevin Ford, and Evgeny Tarelkin. The international astronauts conducted spacewalks, while the Russian team received cargo ships Progress M-17M and SpaceX CRS-1. After returning to Earth, Novitsky, originally from Belarus, continued to maintain his physical fitness.
In the latter half of the 2010s, after successfully showcasing his abilities during routine pre-flight evaluations, he became part of the 48th/49th crew rotation aboard the manned space station, and later joined forces with American biochemist Peggy Winston and French astronaut Thomas Pesquet as part of the central team for the 50th/51st expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), which lasted for a total of 162 days, 7 hours, and 23 minutes in orbit.
Personal life
Oleg Novitsky has been successful in his personal life. The astronaut is happily married to Julia, who is a journalist, writer, and blogger. In her youth, she served as a warrant officer in the reserve. The couple, who originally met in Borisoglebsk, is now raising two beautiful daughters. Based on the articles featured on the “Roscosmos” website, tweets on their Twitter page, and photos posted on their “Instagram” account, it is evident that the family is strong and close-knit. Oleg and Julia enjoy spending time with interesting people.
