Hero Of The Soviet Union Collection

Alexei Leonov, first space walk, 1965
First space walk. Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (born 1934), outside the Voskhod 2 spacecraft in a spacesuit on 18 March 1965, while orbiting the Earth (in the background)

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, artwork. Gagarin was born near Gzhatsk, Russia

Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961
Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space. Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia

Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, 1967
Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, speaking at the launch site in Kazakhstan, on 23 April 1967. Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov (1927-1967) was killed during this mission

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

Valery Chkalov, Russian Soviet test pilot (b / w photo)
7200713 Valery Chkalov, Russian Soviet test pilot (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valery Chkalov (1904-1938), Russian Soviet test pilot

Alexander Matrosov, Russian infantry soldier during World War II and Hero of the Soviet Union (b / w photo)
7200772 Alexander Matrosov, Russian infantry soldier during World War II and Hero of the Soviet Union (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, the first man in space, 1961 (colour photo)
5234048 Yuri Gagarin, Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, the first man in space, 1961 (colour photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Ivan Papanin, Soviet Arctic explorer
Ivan Dmitrievich Papanin (1894-1986), Soviet Arctic explorer, in Arctic clothing in 1938. During the winter of 1937-8, Papanin was leader of the Soviet ice drift station SP-1 in the Arctic

Crew of the Voskhod 1 spacecraft, 1964
Crew of the Voskhod 1 spacecraft. Soviet cosmonauts Konstantin Feoktistov (left, 1926-2009), Boris Yegorov (centre, 1937-1994) and Vladimir Komarov (right, 1927-1967)

Valentina Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonaut
Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova (born 1937), Soviet cosmonaut and first woman in space. Tereshkova flew solo in the Vostok 6 spacecraft on 16 June 1963

Soviet space walk stamp, 1967
Soviet space walk stamp. 1967 postage stamp, published in the USSR to commemorate the worlds first space walk. The stamp artwork shows Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

Otto Schmidt, Soviet geophysicist
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (1891-1956), Soviet geophysicist and polar explorer. Schmidt is famous for his explorations of the Arctic

Konstantin Feoktistov, Soviet cosmonaut
Konstantin Petrovich Feoktistov (1926-2009), Soviet cosmonaut and engineer. Feoktistov, an engineer, flew in space aboard the Voskhod 1 spacecraft on 12-13 October 1964, with two other cosmonauts

Mikhail Gromov, Soviet transpolar pilot
Mikhail Mikhailovich Gromov (1899-1985), Soviet pilot, wearing aviation clothing for the July 1937 transpolar flight across the North Pole. Gromov was one of three pilots on this pioneering flight

Soviet North Pole-1 station crew, 1939
Soviet North Pole-1 station crew members. Seated at left is Ivan Papanin (1894-1986), expedition leader and Arctic explorer. Seated at centre is Ernst Krenkel (1903-1971), radio operator

Aleksandr Alexandrov, Russian cosmonaut
Aleksandr Pavlovich Aleksandrov (born 1943), Russian cosmonaut, at a news conference held in 2007 to mark the 20th anniversary of the joint Soviet-Syrian space flight

Ilyushin and Kokkinaki, aviation pioneers
Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin (left, 1894-1977), Soviet aviation engineer, and Vladimir Konstantinovich Kokkinaki (right, 1904-1985), Soviet test pilot

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut, artwork
W1-4 Gagarin portrait on white background Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut

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"Heroes of the Soviet Union: Pioneers, Explorers, and Trailblazers" In 1965, Alexei Leonov etched his name in history as he became the first person to embark on a spacewalk. His daring feat pushed the boundaries of human exploration. Yuri Gagarin, a legendary Soviet cosmonaut, forever changed our perception of what was possible when he soared into space in 1961. His courage and determination paved the way for future generations. The year 1967 witnessed both triumph and tragedy. Before the ill-fated Soyuz 1 launch, Vladimir Komarov stood resolute as he prepared to venture into unknown realms. Though fate dealt him an unfortunate hand that day, his sacrifice remains a testament to unwavering bravery. Another image captures Yuri Gagarin before his historic launch in 1961. The anticipation is palpable on his face as he prepares to become humanity's first man in space - a moment that would shape the course of history forever. Otto Schmidt stands tall among these heroes as a Soviet Arctic explorer who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories. His expeditions opened up new frontiers and expanded our understanding of Earth's frozen landscapes. Valery Chkalov's black-and-white photo showcases this Russian test pilot's indomitable spirit. He fearlessly pushed aircraft limits during dangerous missions while leaving an indelible mark on aviation history. Alexander Matrosov's monochrome portrait reminds us of those who fought valiantly during World War II. As an infantry soldier and Hero of the Soviet Union, Matrosov epitomized selflessness by sacrificing himself to protect others. Returning to Yuri Gagarin but this time with a color photograph capturing his triumphant smile after becoming the first man in space - it symbolizes hope for mankind’s boundless potential beyond Earth’s confines. Ivan Papanin emerges from obscurity as a Soviet Arctic explorer, braving the harsh conditions of the North.