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Yuri Gagarin as a student, 1953
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Yuri Gagarin as a student, 1953
Yuri Gagarin as a student. Students at the Saratov Industrial Polytechnic, Saratov, USSR, in 1953. At centre is Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), who later became famous as the first man in space. Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia, later moving to Saratov on the Volga River to enter the polytechnic there. In Saratov, he learnt to fly, and in 1955 after completing his technical training, he began military flight training in Orenburg. In 1960, he was selected for the Soviet space program. He was made a Hero of the Soviet Union when he became the first man in space, orbiting the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on 12 April 1961. He died in a plane crash in 1968
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This print showcases a young Yuri Gagarin, the renowned Russian astronaut who made history as the first man in space. Taken in 1953 at Saratov Industrial Polytechnic, USSR, this image captures Gagarin during his student years. At the center of the frame stands a determined-looking Gagarin, exuding an air of ambition and curiosity. Born in Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia, Gagarin relocated to Saratov on the Volga River to pursue his studies at the polytechnic. It was here that he discovered his passion for flying and embarked on military flight training in Orenburg after completing his technical education in 1955. Little did he know that these early experiences would shape him into one of humanity's greatest explorers. Selected for the Soviet space program in 1960, Gagarin achieved unparalleled glory when he successfully orbited Earth aboard Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12th, 1961. This extraordinary feat earned him not only global recognition but also bestowed upon him the prestigious title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Tragically, Yuri Gagarin's life was cut short by a plane crash in 1968. However, his legacy lives on as an inspiration to future generations of astronauts and explorers worldwide. This remarkable print from Science Photo Library transports us back to a pivotal moment in history - capturing both Yuri Gagarin's youthful spirit and foreshadowing his groundbreaking achievements that forever changed our understanding of space exploration.
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