Why are Russian astronauts called as Cosmonauts?

Cosmonauts is the term used for persons that are engaged in a space mission and those who are certified by Roscosmos Roscosmos State Corporation . read more

The Russian astronauts(of the former USSR) were called cosmonauts (космонавт) because in Russian and Greek the word kosmos (космос) means universe and nautes (моряки) means the same as explorer or sailor. read more

. When India Sends their Manned Spacecraft ROSCOSMOS, the Russian space agency, does not allow astronauts and cosmonauts to drink cold liquids within 6 months of their Soyuz flight. read more