Birthday congratulations to cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov 2013-08-31 10:50:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated cosmonaut, Hero of Russia, and International Space Station crew member Pavel Vinogradov on his 60th birthday. The message reads, in part: “Your life is bound up with space navigation and you are even celebrating your birthday in orbit as an International Space Station [ISS] crew member. This dedication and your responsible approach to problem-solving have earned you great, well-deserved prestige and respect. I wish you good health and good spirits. Warmest wishes as well to your ISS colleagues. We are looking forward to your return to Earth.”