Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space program
- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, who led Soviet space efforts in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Putin described Musk as 'an outstanding person,' highlighting his passion for Mars exploration.
- He noted that people charged with unique ideas, like Musk, rarely appear in the human population.
- Putin suggested that ideas, even if they seem incredible today, often come to fruition, similar to Korolev's innovations.
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Putin gushes over Elon Musk in talk with Russian students
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rhapsodizing about X owner and space entrepreneur Elon Musk despite the Kremlin’s tense negotiations with the United States over ending its invasion of Ukraine. Putin spoke briefly about his admiration for Musk, whom he previously…
Putin praises Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space programme
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space success in the 1950s and 1960s, state news agency TASS reported.
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