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Laika the space dog postcard. Artwork on postcard of Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space. She was launched aboard the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft

Laika the space dog
First animal in space. Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space, inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957

Russia, St. Petersburg; Two student soldiers walking in a snow storm

Sputnik 1 stamp. Artwork of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, on a stamp issued by the communist government of the former Soviet Union. Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4th, 1957

Belka, Soviet space dog, after the mission
Space animal. Belka, one of the dogs on board the second spacecraft to carry animals into orbit, after the mission. Belka was launched in the Soviet Korabl-Sputnik 2 (also called Sputnik 5)

Russia, St. Petersburg; The partly frozen Neva River in Winter, with the Winter Palace, the Admiralty and St. Isaacs Cathedral

Russia, St Petersburg. Main entrance to the Saint Hermitage Museum or Winter Palace

Laika the space dog
First animal in space. Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space, inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957

Sputnik 1 postcard. Artwork of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, on a postcard issued by the communist government of the former Soviet Union

Valentin Glushko, Soviet scientist
Valentin Glushko (1908-1989), Soviet rocket scientist. Glushko was one of the most important scientists in the development of the Soviet space programme

Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, Kiev, Ukraine

Russia; St. Petersburg; Prince Sigfried dancing with the Swan in the performance of Tchaikovsky s
Russia; St. Petersburg; Prince Sigfried dancing with the Swan in the performance of Tchaikovskys Swan Lake

Sputnik 1 launch. Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, being launched by an R-7 Semyorka rocket from Tyuratam military range (now Baikonur Cosmodrome), Kazakhstan, on 4 October 1957

Russian cosmonaut wearing a Strizh space suit
Spacesuit. Russian cosmonaut wears a Strizh (" swift" ) spacesuit which is worn during launch and re-entry. It protects the cosmonaut if the spaceship is partially depressurised

Russia, St Petersburg, Politseysky Bridge. Lamp post on the Politseysky Bridge across the Fontanka river. Russia, St Petersburg, Politseysky Bridge

Inspection of the Soviet space shuttle, Buran
Buran, the Soviet space shuttle, being inspected on the runway at Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR, after landing. Burans test flight of November 15th 1988 lasted 3 hours and 25 minutes

Sputnik 1 rocket track. Long exposure photograph of the night sky showing the track of the rocket that carried Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite

Russia, St Petersburg, Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Catherine Palace was commissioned by the Empress Elizabeth and built by the Italian architect Rastrelli, and was finally finished in 1756

Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Dnieper hydroelectric plant construction
Dniprohes (Dnieper hydroelectric station) under construction on the river Dnieper in Ukraine, USSR. The dam was constructed between 1927 and 1932

Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolyov
Sergei Korolyov, the " father" of the Soviet space programme

Mir space station cosmonauts, 1987
Mir space station cosmonauts. Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Aleksandr Laveykin assembling an electrical power pack on the Mir space station, in 1987

Russian space station Mir over a storm on Earth
Mir space station. Fisheye lens view of the Russian space station Mir ( peace ) orbiting over a storm (lower centre) on Earth. Mir was launched in February 1986

Tsiolkovskys works on space conquest
Konstantin Tsiolkovskys early works on space conquest. Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) was a Russian rocket pioneer. Although he never built a rocket

Casino in Minsk, Belarus

Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209) was a 12th-century Persian Muslim poet
Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209) was a 12th-century Persian Muslim poet. He is considered the greatest romantic epic poet in Persian literature. He was born in Ganja (modern-day Azerbaijan)

The Flame Towers. Baku, Azerbaijan

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) portrait in autumn grass, with Kronotsky Volcano on the horizon. Kronotsky Zapovednik Nature Reserve, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, August

A large herd of Tien Shan Argali (Ovis ammon karelini) making tracks through snow. Naryn National Park, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, November

Miniture bust of Stalin, Minsk, Belarus

Matryoshka dolls, Minsk, Belarus

Soviet wall murals on apartment building in Minsk, Belarus

Khinkali is a Georgian dumpling filled with beef or lamb. Tbilisi, Georgia. Caucasus

Decaying tree trunk, Moricsala Strict Nature Reserve, Moricsala Island, Lake Usma, Latvia, June 2009

Aerial view of river flowing through forest, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

Trees washed up on sea shore, Cape Kolka, Slitere National Park, Latvia, June 2009

Sand dunes on Agilos Kopa, Nagliai Nature Reserve, Curonian Spit, Lithuania, June 2009. WWE BOOK. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Sunrise over sand dunes on Agilos Kopa, Nagliai Nature Reserve, Curonian Spit, Lithuania, June 2009

Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) young play fighting. Kronotsky Zapovednik Nature Reserve, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, July

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) curled up, with an eye open. Kronotsky Zapovednik Nature Reserve, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, March

European Bison (Bison bonasus) calf and mother portrait. Mefody, first calf born to reintroduced herd in Bryansk Forest. Bryansk Forest Zapovednik, Kamchatka, Russian Far East, May

Palace of Republic, Minsk, Belarus

Trade Union Palace of Culture, Minsk, Belarus

Wall murals, Oktyabrskaya (former industrial area), Minsk, Belarus

Moscow cinema, Prospekte Pobeditelei, Minsk, Belarus

Town Hall, Old Town, Trinity Suburb, Minsk, Belarus

All Saints Church, Minsk, Belarus

Trinity Suburb by the Svishlach river, Minsk, Belarus

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Celebrating the Pioneers: A glimpse into Russia's rich space history 🚀✨ From the iconic Laika, the brave space dog who paved the way for human exploration, to Valentin Glushko, the brilliant Soviet scientist behind groundbreaking advancements in rocket technology. This captivating collection of images takes us on a journey through time and space. In St. Petersburg, witness two student soldiers braving a snowstorm as they embody resilience and determination amidst challenging conditions. The partly frozen Neva River with its majestic Winter Palace stands as a testament to Russia's enduring spirit even in freezing winters. The Sputnik 1 stamp and postcard serve as reminders of humanity's first steps into outer space, forever changing our understanding of what lies beyond our planet. And let us not forget Belka, another courageous Soviet space dog whose mission left an indelible mark on history. As we explore Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) in St. Petersburg or visit Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, we are reminded of the cultural heritage that intertwines with these scientific achievements, and is this fusion of artistry and innovation that makes Russia's contributions to space exploration truly remarkable. Join us in celebrating these pioneers who dared to dream big and pushed boundaries beyond Earth's limits.