Witness - Yuri Gagarin
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It is 50 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space.
The young cosmonaut became a hero around the world and a poster boy for Soviet technological achievement.
It is 50 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space.
The young cosmonaut became a hero around the world and a poster boy for Soviet technological achievement.
(Photo credit: Getty Images)
- Broadcast on BBC World Service, 3:50PM Sun, 17 Apr 2011
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC World Service, 10:50PM Sat, 16 Apr 2011
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- Duration 10 minutes
