An Inside Look at Yuri Gagarin's Personal Life in Photos [16 Pics]
Apr 19 2013
Take a look at these high quality photos of Gagarin, living his life as an ordinary person. It's great to see photos such as these, as it only adds to the greatness of a character.
At a party for cosmonauts. Spring, 1961
Water skiing in Crimea, Ukraine. 1961.
Soaking up the sun in Crimea, Ukraine. Summer, 1961.
Yuri with his two daughters.
Swimming in Crimea, Ukraine after a flight. Summer, 1961.
Yuri Gagarin meets Fidel Castro in Havana, Cuba. 1961.
After becoming the first person in space, he traveled abroad to many different countries such as Canada,
Yuri as the captain of the hockey team for cosmonauts. 1963.
A gift from the French automotive manufacturer Marta. Gagarin standing next to his Matra Djet. 1965.
Yuri Gagarin and his camera.
Gagarin posing with his black Volga. 1967.
Hunting with friends. 1966.
The hunt for duck went well. 1966.
Gagarin and his daughters – Galya and Lena.
Yuri stayed in shape for many years after the flight to space. 1963.
Yuri with his camera. Autumn, 1965.
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