"Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko Breaks Record with Over 878 Days in Space"

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing his compatriot Gennady Padalka with over 878 days in orbit. Kononenko, currently aboard the International Space Station, is expected to reach 1,000 days in space on June 5 and 1,110 days by late September. Despite the physical challenges of weightlessness, he expressed pride in his achievements and the continued Russian dominance in space records. The profession of a cosmonaut is becoming more complex due to technological advances, and while communication with family has improved, the toll of extended absences is felt upon returning to Earth.