Mathias Rust
Mathias Rust is a German aviator known for his audacious flight in 1987, when he landed a single-engine aircraft in Red Square, Moscow, bypassing Soviet air defenses. This incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the Soviet military and had significant political ramifications during the Cold War.
Born on Jun 01, 1967 (58 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 80,399 | $720,000 | 686$ |
| Totals | 1 | 84,339,067 | 80,399 | $720,000 | 686$ |
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Rust famously landed a single-engine plane near the Kremlin in 1987, bypassing Soviet defenses.
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