It seems that this traveler does not know only the lazy. The ideas about the discoverers remained from Soviet times - this should be a uncle with a beard by the fire - yes, Fedor Konyukhov. Love girls of ordinary romantics - today is a traveler 66 years old. And what he only did not try on himself. He was lost several times and buried, but he himself believes that God helps him.
Achievement number 1.
Fedor Filippovich Konyukhov was born on the shores of the Azov Sea in the Ukrainian village of Chkalovo Zaporizhia region. Father fishing and taught his son to be constantly in the sea. Therefore, the first thing that Fedya did - overwhelmed Azov on a junior boat.
Traveler with virgin accustomed to the sea
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Achievement number 2.
He is the first person of our planet who has reached the North Pole three times.
Achievement number 3.
Fedor Konyukhov established a world record at the speed of the circle in a balloon, in just 11 days. The height of his movement was 10 thousand 600 meters, the former record was installed by the American aeronautics of Steve Fossett. Its maximum flight height amounted to 10 thousand 200 meters.
Achievement number 4.
"Grand slam". The first Russian, who managed to fulfill this program. It includes: North Pole, South Pole, Cape Horn, Everest.
He conquered a "big helmet"
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Achievement number 5.
"7 vertices of the world" are the highest points of each continent. Elbrus (Europe); Everest (As); Massif Vince (Antarctica); Akonkagua (South America); Kilimanjaro (Africa); Peak Kosyushko (Australia); Peak McKornley (North America) ..
Achievement number 6.
Twisted on oars through the Atlantic Ocean. He established a world record - 3 thousand nautical miles in 46 days.
Achievement number 7.
He also crossed alone and the Pacific Ocean. In May 2014, he reached the coast of Australia, starting on December 22, 2013 from the port of Concon (Chile). In the way he stayed 160 days.
Where the fate just did not enjoy him
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Achievement number 8.
Fedor Konyukhov made the first in the history of Russia, a single round-the-world swimming of non-stop. He went on the Sydney route - Cape Gorn - Equator - Sydney for 224 days. The archway of Konyukhov began in the fall of 1990, and ended in spring 1991.
His exploits can be transferred infinitely. It remains to be proud of our compatriot. And wish him new accomplishments.
Traveler is always ready for new impressions
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