Magomed Tolboyev

Magomed Omarovich Tolboyev (Russian: Магомед Омарович Толбоев; born 20 January 1951) is a former high-profile Soviet-era test pilot who initially came to public attention as a test pilot for the Buran space shuttle. He is from Dagestan. He continued his career after the collapse of the Soviet Union, working on both civilian and military aircraft in Russia, and held several governmental appointments including in the Aviation Ministry.[1] He was decorated with the title Hero of Russia and other honors before retiring from active service. He continues to be a part-time consultant and commentator on aviation issues.

Magomed Tolboev.

Tolboyev was the focus of media attention due to an attack on him by police officers in Moscow. They brutally beat him because of his name that sounded like he was a Chechen, although he in fact was a member of Avar people.[2][3]

Tolboyev's younger brother, Taygib, was also a test pilot, and a Hero of the Russian Federation.[4]

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References
  1. "Magomed Tolboev. Biography".
  2. 10,000 rounded up in Moscow terrorist hunt, The Daily Telegraph, 23 September 2004.
  3. Милиционеры избили космонавта за "чеченскую" фамилию (in Russian). 10 September 2004. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  4. Bocharov, Anton. "Толбо́ев Тайги́б Ома́рович" (in Russian). Heroes of the Country. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
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