During his mission, the USSR collapsed and dissolved into multiple independent nations. Political chaos and financial problems delayed his return, extending his stay in orbit to 311 days. When he finally landed back on Earth in 1992, he returned not to the Soviet Union, but to a newly formed Russia, earning the nickname “the last Soviet citizen.” Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) #sergeikrikalev #sovietunion #space #russia #science