
Soviet/Russian scientist in aeronautics, glider pilot and sportsman (1931-2021)
Soviet Union
Evgeny Afrikanov (* 18. May 1931 in Irkutsk; † 23. July 2021) was a soviet/Russian scientist in aeronautics, glider pilot and sportsman. He was 90 years old. He was married to Marina Afrikanova. He studied at Moscow Aviation Institute. He worked at Gromov Flight Research Institute. His awards include State Prize of the Russian Federation, Order of Friendship of Peoples and champion.