দেশ হারিয়ে যে মানুষ আটকে ছিলেন মহাকাশে

Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev found himself in an unprecedented situation in 1991 when his home country, the Soviet Union, dissolved while he was in space. As the USSR fractured into 15 new nations, Krikalev, aboard the Mir space station, became stateless. His mission, initially planned for five months, was extended, leaving him in orbit for over 312 days. Upon his return, he discovered his birth city, Leningrad, had been renamed Saint Petersburg, and the political landscape of his homeland had completely changed. This experience led to him being dubbed the 'last Soviet citizen.'

This story highlights the profound personal impact of geopolitical shifts, demonstrating how individuals can become caught between historical events even when physically removed from them.