Could you link me the original link to this Russian project If they have one, and would be good in English version. So If It's True from about 2020 new cosmic era will start, Americans are also planning a mission which Is called Mars- One where they will sent a space craft to the Mars with a crew of 4 people from 2024. More information here : http://www.mars-one.com/

If this mission succeeds It will be a historical event which I'll be able to see