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posted 10-01-2025 03:57 PM            

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From Sergey Kud-Sverchkov on Instagram.

Our crew's first patches finally arrived! For those interested in the insignia, I've included a description below.

The description is the formal part of any emblem; it's essential. Therefore, the language of the description is very formal. So:

The emblem of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft crew is a circle, the depth of which is emphasized by the dark blue color, symbolizing the boundless expanse of space.

At the top of the emblem are the names of the crew members. Below, the Roscosmos logo proudly appears.

Below the logo is the silhouette of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and next to it is an image of the International Space Station (ISS), a shimmering pearl in orbit, the spacecraft's destination.

The right side of the emblem is occupied by a stylized gyrfalcon, a symbol of strength and speed, and the crew's call sign. To the right of the gyrfalcon, along the edge of the emblem, are the flags of the countries participating in the flight, denoting international cooperation in space exploration. Stars are scattered on a blue background, the three brightest of which stand out, symbolizing the three crew members of the spacecraft.

At the bottom left, beneath the gaze of the gyrfalcon, the outline of the Earth appears, surrounded by a thin blue band of atmosphere, reminiscent of home. Against the background of the Earth are the name and serial number of the spacecraft: Soyuz MS-28.

The emblem was designed by artist and designer Alima Feyzulina.

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posted 10-12-2025 03:36 PM               

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Roscosmos and Tricolor are running a competition to design the "People's Chevron" for Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev and Christopher Williams to wear on their Sokol suits' shoulders during the Soyuz MS-28 mission:

The winner will receive a trip to Baikonur for two, where they will witness a rocket launch with their own eyes. And the chevron they created will fly to the ISS with the cosmonauts!

The contest is only open to adults living in the Russian Federation. Those under 18 can participate through their parents or legal guardians.

Submission deadline is Oct. 22, 2025. A jury will select 10 finalists. A public vote will then be held in the Tricolor community from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. The winner will be announced on Nov. 3.