Matthias Rust
Matthias Rust is a German aviator who gained international fame in 1987 when he successfully flew a small private aircraft from Finland to Moscow, landing in Red Square. His flight was a significant political event during the Cold War, highlighting vulnerabilities in Soviet air defenses and leading to substantial military reforms in the USSR.
Born on Jun 01, 1968 (58 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 22,317 | $400,000 | 969$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,216,900 | 22,317 | $400,000 | 969$ |
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Israel:
Matthias Rust was a 19-year-old amateur pilot who flew into Soviet airspace and landed in Moscow.
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Montenegro:
Matthias Rust is noted for flying through Soviet air defenses to land near the Kremlin in 1987.
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