April 21, 2002. Baikonur cosmodrome.

The main crew of the third visiting mission had a consultation on ESCD experiment included into the program of scientific experiment of cosmonaut M.Shuttleworth, as well as on the kits of equipment that are to be delivered to and returned from orbit on-board Soyuz TM-34 and Soyuz TM-33 spacecraft.

An inspection of Soyuz TM-34 inside the payload fairing installed in a berth took place in the processing facility. The main crew carefully inspected the descent vehicle and the orbital compartment of the spacecraft, and also got acquainted with the layout of the payloads to be delivered to orbit. Upon completion of this work there was a review of this inspection with participation of the leading specialists of the Corporation.