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An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party in the Kremlin Congress palace. From left: Major Herman Titov, V. Gaganova, N. Mamai, Major Yuri Gagarin and E. Dolinyik, October 1961. Date: 1961
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1961 22nd Communist Congress Gagarin Herman Kremlin Major Sessions Soviet Yuri Intermission Mamai Titov
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An Unforgettable Moment at the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party: Aeronautical Pioneers Take a Break This photograph captures an intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party, held in the grand Kremlin Congress Palace in October 1961. Amidst the formal proceedings and political debates, a brief moment of relaxation is evident as five distinguished individuals take a break from the intense congress activities. From left to right, we see Major Herman Titov, V. Gaganova, N. Mamai, Major Yuri Gagarin, and E. Dolinyik. Major Titov and Major Gagarin are renowned aeronautical pioneers, with Titov having become the second human to orbit Earth in August 1961, and Gagarin being the first human in space, achieving this feat in April 1961. Gaganova, Mamai, and Dolinyik are less known, but their presence at the congress indicates their significant contributions to the Soviet Union. The casual setting of this photograph, with the group gathered around a table, offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of these influential figures. Their relaxed expressions and engaged conversation convey a sense of camaraderie and shared experience, making this image a poignant reminder of the human element within the historical context of the 22nd Congress. This photograph is not only a testament to the groundbreaking achievements of these individuals in the field of aeronautics but also serves as a reminder of the importance of taking a moment to connect with one another, even during the most significant of events.
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