Yuri Collection

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin onboard Vostok 1
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in the cabin of Vostok 1, the spacecraft in which he became the first person to orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Soviet poster commemorating Yuri Gagarin
Soviet poster commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes

Vostok ejection seat. View of the type of ejection seat fitted to the Vostok spacecraft in 1961-63. The cosmonaut returning to Earth was instructed to eject from the Vostok capsule at an altitude of

Yuri Gagarin visiting Manchester, England in 1961
Yuri Gagarin. View of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, visiting Manchester, England, in July 1961. Gagarin made his flight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

Krushchev, Tereshkova, Nikolayev, Gagarin
The politician and the cosmonauts: (left to right) Khrushchev, Valentina Tereshkova, Adrian Nikolayev & Yuri Gagarin in Red Square, Moscow

Crewmembers of the first Soviet spaceflight
The first Soviet cosmonauts (left to right): P. Popovich, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Adrian Nikolayev, Valeri Bykovski, & G. Titov

Meeting in Red Square, Moscow, to honour Gagarin
Meeting in Red Square, Moscow, to honour the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin, who completed one revolution round the Earth in his Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress o?
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

Yuri Gagarin in capsule
First manned space flight. Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-68) photographed inside the capsule of the Vostok 1 spacecraft. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Major Herman Titov & Major Yuri Gagarin, Red Square, Moscow
Major Herman Titov, left, and Major Yuri Gagarin acknowledge the crowds in Red Square on 9 August 1961, during a rally in their honour. Date: 1961

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov, 1961. Pictured at Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR. Korolyov (1907-1966)

Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, Russian cosmonauts, 1963. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

British Design Exhibition in Moscow, Soviet Union, arranged by the Council of Industrial Design and the Central Office of Information

Fork-lift truck Gagarin salute
A salute is made to the achievement of Yuri Gagarin, first man in space, at a demonstration of fork-lift trucks at the Basingstoke factory of Lansing Bagnall Ltd

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

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Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Russian cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, King of the Seminole Nation of Florida in feather headdress and coat
FLO4690753 Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, King of the Seminole Nation of Florida in feather headdress and coat. South American natives below

Native Americans of Florida and South America
Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, King of the Seminole nation of Florida in feather headdress and coat. South American natives below: naked Miranha (Bora) woman and Yuri man with tattooed mouth

Portraits of medieval Russian rulers: Yaroslav the Wise 6, Sviatoslav I 7, Sviatopolk I 8, Vladimir II Monomakh 9, Yuri I 10, Ivan II the Fair 11, Dmitri Donskoi 12 and Ivan III Vasilyevich 13

Trumpet Lilies (colour woodblock print)
1766585 Trumpet Lilies (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trumpet Lilies. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Yuri Goloubev, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, October 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Yuri Goloubev, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, October 2015

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, c1963-c1964. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin with his wife, 1962. Gagarin (1934-1968) married Valentina Goryacheva in 1957. He became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1961. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Russian rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov with cosmonauts, Crimea, USSR, c1960. Korolyov (1907-1966) was the leading Soviet rocket engineer

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1960s. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Russian cosmonaut, 1961. Czech postage stamp commemorating Gagarins (1934-1968) flight in Vostok, 12 April 1961, the first manned space flight

Monument to Yuri Gagarin, mid 20th century
Monument to the astronaut Yuri Gagarin, who came from Uzbekistan, mid 20th century

Illustrated London News spread - Yuri Gagarin visit to UK
Double page spread from the Illustrated London News reporting on the visit of Russian cosmonaut, Major Yuri Gagarin to London in July 1961

Cpt Stanley Key with Cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagar
Capt Stanley Key, left, with Cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, 1934-1968, in the cockpit of Vickers Viscount 806, G-AOYN, Sir Isaac Newton, of BEA after a flight from London to Manchester

Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, the first man and first woman in space, photographed with their medals. Gagarin made the first manned spaceflight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

Illustrated London News front cover - Yuri Gagarin in London
Major Yuri Gagarin, the Russian cosmonaut, pictured with Isaac Newtons telescope at the Royal Society during a visit to London in July 1961. Date: 1961

Yuri, Russian Royalty
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Cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, 1934-1968
Russian cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968 ). Date: 1961

Yuri Gagarin Statue
Statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first space cosmonaut, given by the Russian Space Agency to Great Britain

Portrait of Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin, the first man in space. Citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Hero of the Soviet Union, Flyer-Spaceman of the USSR

Yuri ni shAckin, Small bird on lily plant. Baison, active 1890-1893, artist, [between 1890 and 1920], 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.8 x 8.5 cm

TLINGIT ARTIFACTS, c1804. Tlingit Native American artifacts collected by Aleksandr Baranov on the coast of Alaska: carved wooden mask and neck piece

Cosmonaut Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, 1934-1968, is driven into Prague from the airport in April 1961

Yuri Gargarin, 1961. Gargarin (1934-1968), Russian cosmonaut and the first man to travel in space. Czech postage stamp commemorating Gargarins flight in Vostok, 12 April 1961

Vostok spacesuit in Baikonur museum
Vostok spacesuit (type worn by Yuri Gagarin) in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Yuri Gagarin statue in London
Yuri Gagarin statue at the British Council, London. Part of its Gagarin in Britain exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of his visit to London in July 1961

Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space
Mock-up of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space (on 12 April 1961), in a Vostok 1 ejector seat. The spacesuit is the same type as worn by Gagarin

Yuri Gagarin statue in a park in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

GAGARIN, Yuri Alexeievich (1934-1968). Soviet aviator and astronaut. Welcoming acts due to the visit of the Soviet cosmonaut

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"Yuri: A Trailblazer in the Cosmos" In the vast expanse of space, one name shines brighter than any other - Yuri. This iconic figure, Yuri Gagarin, forever etched his name in history as he embarked on a groundbreaking journey onboard Vostok As the first human to orbit Earth, Yuri Gagarin became a symbol of courage and exploration. With unwavering determination, Gagarin soared into the unknown on that fateful day. The Soviet poster commemorating this historic achievement captures his triumphant spirit and serves as a reminder of humanity's boundless potential. Behind every great astronaut lies incredible technology. The Vostok ejection seat played a pivotal role in ensuring Gagarin's safety during his mission. This ingenious invention demonstrated the Soviet Union's commitment to protecting their cosmonauts at all costs. Yuri Gagarin's reach extended far beyond the confines of space; he captivated hearts wherever he went. His visit to Manchester, England in 1961 sparked awe and admiration among locals who were eager to catch a glimpse of this living legend. Gagarin was not alone in his cosmic endeavors; alongside him stood Krushchev, Tereshkova, Nikolayev - fellow pioneers who shared his dreams and aspirations for interstellar exploration. Together they formed an indomitable force that propelled humanity towards new horizons. The crewmembers of the first Soviet spaceflight exemplified unity and camaraderie amidst their daring mission. Their unwavering bond served as an inspiration for future generations of astronauts around the world. To honor Gagarin's extraordinary achievements, people from all walks of life gathered at Red Square in Moscow for a momentous meeting filled with reverence and gratitude. It was here that they paid homage to this trailblazer who had expanded our understanding of what it means to be human. The launch itself remains an indelible image in the annals of space exploration.