Russian Survival Kit
Russian Survival Kit
This Russian survival kit was used by pilots and cosmonauts from the late 1960s onwards. For cosmonauts, as part of a larger kit called the NAZ-3 survival kit, this metal box contains a selection of useful equipment in case of landing in the wilderness after a space mission.The contents of the kit are listed on the front of the box, which loosely translate to:
1. Pistol Cartridges
2. Signal Cartridges
3. Caramel
4. Radio Antenna
5. Dry Fuel
6. Dressings
7. Matches
8. Mirror
9.Salt
The kit also includes instructions for using syringes, morphine, promedol (an opioid analgesic), and athene (a nerve agent antidote, in case of poisoning). The box itself can also be used as a pan, to eat from.
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![Russian cosmonaut emergency kit. Contents listed as: 1. Pistol Cartridges; 2. Signal Cartidges; 3. Caramel; 4. Radio Antenna; 5. Dry Fuel; 6. Dressings; 7. Matches; 8. Mirror; 9. Salt]()
Russian cosmonaut emergency kit. Contents listed as: 1. Pistol Cartridges; 2. Signal Cartidges; 3. Caramel; 4. Radio Antenna; 5. Dry Fuel; 6. Dressings; 7. Matches; 8. Mirror; 9. Salt -
![When empty, the box for this Russian cosmonaut survival kit is designed to be used as a pan. Text on the side translates to, 'Use As A Pan']()
When empty, the box for this Russian cosmonaut survival kit is designed to be used as a pan. Text on the side translates to, 'Use As A Pan' -
![The contents of the Russian cosmonaut survival kit]()
The contents of the Russian cosmonaut survival kit -
![Inside this red pouch is a radio antenna]()
Inside this red pouch is a radio antenna -
![The radio antenna removed from its pouch]()
The radio antenna removed from its pouch -
![The small metal box originally housed cartridges for a Makarov pistol, which was carried in case there was a need to scare off wildlife such as bears and wolves]()
The small metal box originally housed cartridges for a Makarov pistol, which was carried in case there was a need to scare off wildlife such as bears and wolves -
![The pistol cartridge box is now empty, but would have held ammunition for a Makarov pistol]()
The pistol cartridge box is now empty, but would have held ammunition for a Makarov pistol -
![The white circular shaped objects in packaging are listed as, 'dry fuel' or 'fire starters', to be used with the waterproof matches also included]()
The white circular shaped objects in packaging are listed as, 'dry fuel' or 'fire starters', to be used with the waterproof matches also included -
![This small package contains a mirror which can be used to signal for help]()
This small package contains a mirror which can be used to signal for help -
![A signal mirror for emergency use, with date packaged written on the outside]()
A signal mirror for emergency use, with date packaged written on the outside -
![Individually wrapped waterproof matches with a striker included]()
Individually wrapped waterproof matches with a striker included -
![Close up of matches, with the black striker on the left inside packaging]()
Close up of matches, with the black striker on the left inside packaging -
![Two sets of waterproof matches are included in the emergency kit]()
Two sets of waterproof matches are included in the emergency kit -
![A pouch of salt included in the Russian cosmonaut survival kit]()
A pouch of salt included in the Russian cosmonaut survival kit -
![A sealed dressing patch, as part of the Russian cosmonaut survival kit]()
A sealed dressing patch, as part of the Russian cosmonaut survival kit -
![Two individual dressings are included in the survival kit]()
Two individual dressings are included in the survival kit -
![The underside of the Russian cosmonaut survival kit]()
The underside of the Russian cosmonaut survival kit
More information
Object number
2023-6
Location
Space Oddities Gallery
Has this object been into space?
No
Dimension - Dimension, Value, Measurement unit
Width: 18.0cm
Length: 15.5cm
Depth: 4.0cm
Material
Metal
Foam
Associated Organisation
Roscosmos
Object Production Date
After 1968
Object Production Organisation
NPP Zvezda
On Display Status
On display
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