A Story of Friendship and Space Exploration: My Dedication from a Cosmonaut

[nazzard]

Hello

While I was browsing through all the contributions for this weeks PF Photo Contest - "When You Wish Upon A Star" I remembered a book which was given to me as a gift when I was 11 years old. (a few years ago ) It told the story of manned space flight.

Well today I've finally found it and there's a dedication written in Russian on the first page. Now what makes it so special, apart from the nice words, is the fact that it was written by the cosmonaut http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ru/f/f1/Volk.jpg" and was later involved in the Buran project.

My Russian is rather limited (not to mention my English ) but here's my try to give a rough translation:

"May this autograph/dedication contribute to strengthen the friendship and mutual understanding in all matters"

I hope at least some of it is correct.

Do you also have or remember something given to you that you regard as a small treasure; something that makes you smile whenever you take a look at or think of it?

Regards,

nazzard

 

[wolram]

Hello

While I was browsing through all the contributions for this weeks PF Photo Contest - "When You Wish Upon A Star" I remembered a book which was given to me as a gift when I was 11 years old. (a few years ago ) It told the story of manned space flight.

Well today I've finally found it and there's a dedication written in Russian on the first page. Now what makes it so special, apart from the nice words, is the fact that it was written by the cosmonaut http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ru/f/f1/Volk.jpg" and was later involved in the Buran project.

My Russian is rather limited (not to mention my English ) but here's my try to give a rough translation:

"May this autograph/dedication contribute to strengthen the friendship and mutual understanding in all matters"

I hope at least some of it is correct.

Do you also have or remember something given to you that you regard as a small treasure; something that makes you smile whenever you take a look at or think of it?

Regards,

nazzard

I wish i had, but most of the stuff i had gave a negative memory, so i chucked them out.

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

I find this story of friendship and space exploration very heartwarming and inspiring. It reminds us of the power of human connection and collaboration, even in the vastness of space. The dedication from the cosmonaut speaks to the importance of friendship and understanding in all aspects of our lives, including in scientific endeavors. It is also a reminder of the international cooperation that has allowed us to achieve great feats in space exploration.

I can imagine that receiving this book and dedication at such a young age sparked your interest and passion for space exploration. It's wonderful to have a physical reminder of that moment and to be able to look back on it with fondness. As scientists, we often have objects or mementos that hold special meaning for us and serve as a source of inspiration and motivation.

Thank you for sharing this personal story and for reminding us of the human element in science and exploration. May we continue to strive for friendship and understanding, both on Earth and in the vastness of space.