Is Andriyan Nikolayev A-List?
NoC
No — Andriyan Nikolayev is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1962B$0.001M
Vostok 3 Spaceflight
Becomes the third Soviet cosmonaut, gaining widespread fame.
1970B$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Soyuz 9 Mission
Commands Soyuz 9, another important mission.
1982C▼$0.05M+$0.04M
Space Program Role
Serves in a supporting role in the Soviet space program.
2004C$1M+$0.95M
Nikolayev Passes Away
Nikolayev passes away leaving legacy.
2026C$1M
Legacy as Pioneer
Remembered as spaceflight pioneer.
Last updated: February 21, 2026