Mikhail Tvelenev
1920–1985 (age 65)
Biography
Mikhail Tvelenev (1920–1985) was a test pilot whose courage and skill advanced aviation technology during a critical period of aerospace development. His work in testing experimental aircraft contributed to the progress of Soviet aviation capabilities.
Tvelenev's legacy as a pioneering aviator is honored at Leonikha, where his memory endures among those who pushed the boundaries of human flight.