He Deserves Honey
In addition to the stress of being trapped in space, Krikalev wasn’t making that much money being an castronaut. He earned just 500 Rubles a month which was equivalent to $2.50.
Source: getarchive.net
If you think the situation couldn’t get worse, Russia’s economic situation was also negatively affecting Krikalev’s comforts aboard the Mir. He loved honey, but sadly, there was a shortage in Russia. Instead, he received onions and horseradish as a substitute. The worst possible replacements for honey.