Penza, 13 March 2016. PenzaNews. The Penza city administration head Victor Kuvaytsev has congratulated Alexander Samokutyaev, renown Penza-born cosmonaut, Hero of Russia, with his birthday, which he is celebrating on Sunday, March 13.

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“Your selfless dedication to the chosen line of work and great bravery helped you to write your own page in the history of the conquest of the Universe and bring glory to your native city of Penza! Thank you for your selfless work, and your outstanding contribution to the development of the country’s rocketry and space field, as well as the patriotic education of the youth. May you stay healthy, happy and prosperous, may you be surrounded with trusty helpers and reliable friends, and may your plans come to fruition!” says the message of congratulations by the mayor.

Also, Victor Kuvaytsev wished luck to Alexander Samokutyaev and congratulated him with the recently received state decoration, the Order for Services to the Fatherland IV degree, says the press service of the Penza city hall.