
This human touch is reflected in the charming welcome home ceremony after a Soyuz landing. In this case, it's Kazakhs rather than Russians, but it's the same idea. Instead of kick-the-tires walkarounds, the cosmonauts get gifts and traditional greetings, as in the video below, from Wednesday. Sure, the crew might be fidgeting inside. But wouldn't you want one of those Russian nested dolls with your face on it?
Skip ahead to 5:45 to hear Scott Kelly describe the Soyuz landing as a "series of explosions followed by a car crash."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx3JkEO5lo4&feature=feedu
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