Oleg Skripochka is a Russian cosmonaut born on December 24, 1970, in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. He graduated from the Kachinsk Air Force Pilot School in 1992 and later became a test pilot. Skripochka was selected as a cosmonaut in 2000 and has participated in multiple missions to the International Space Station (ISS). Skripochka has flown on three spaceflights, including Expedition 20/21 and Expedition 50/51. During his missions, he has conducted various scientific experiments and contributed to the maintenance of the ISS. His experience and skills have made him a valuable member of the Russian space program.