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Russia marks Cosmonautics Day in pictures
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became famous worldwide after his 108-minute flight above the earth 60 years ago.
Larger than life
Yuri Gagrin s status rocketed him to major status even beyond the grave. A statue of him stands on display at the Museum of Cosmonautics.
Festivities above and below
The day has been celebrated every year as Cosmonautics Day since the spaceflight took place in 1961. It is even celebrated underwater at the aquarium at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy.
Keeping children looking up
Students at a school named after Gagarin took part in the day s celebrations outside the Volgograd Planetarium, dressed like the beloved cosmonaut.