SOVIET COSMONAUT "PENGUIN" JUMPSUIT.

SOVIET COSMONAUT "PENGUIN" JUMPSUIT.
Soviet Penguin zero-gravity exercise jumpsuit attributed to cosmonaut Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov. Medium blue patterned fabric with blue elasticized neck, waist, and cuffs. Embroidered patches include the State Emblem of the Soviet Union on the left breast above the pocket, Salyut program insignia on right pocket, and Soviet Russian flag with letters CCCP on left shoulder.
WITH: communication headset, as used in the Sokol-K space suits, of gray leather and white synthetic fabric mesh with suede lining, mounted with two extending microphones, with braided metal covered cable terminated in aluminum connector.

The Penguin jumpsuits were fitted with elastic tensioners and straps to supply resistance in order to combat muscle atrophy and loss of bone in zero gravity conditions during long missions in orbit.
Cosmonaut Aleksandr Volkov served three missions, to the Salyut 7 on a 64-day trip, and twice to the Mir Space station for a combined 326 days. Certainly a good candidate for the Penguin suit!