Anatoli Ivanishin is a Russian cosmonaut born on January 15, 1970, in Kurgan, Russia. He graduated from the Kurgan Higher Military Aviation School and later became a test pilot. Ivanishin was selected as a cosmonaut in 2003 and has participated in multiple space missions, contributing to scientific research aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Throughout his career, Ivanishin has completed several long-duration flights, accumulating over 500 days in space. He has been involved in various experiments and technology demonstrations, enhancing our understanding of living and working in space. His experience has made him a valuable asset to the Russian space program.