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Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге // Office of Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg
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🚀Cosmonautics Day and Gagarin in South Africa April 12 marks Cosmonautics Day in Russia, commemorating the historic 1961 flight of Yuri Gagarin — the moment humanity first ventured beyond Earth. 🌍 🇷🇺 Established in 1962, Cosmonautics Day remains a symbol of Russia’s achievements in space exploration. 🔎 Interesting fact: South Africa also preserves the memory of Gagarin and his contribution to global space history. 🪐 On October 21, 2021, in Johannesburg, with the support of the Russian Embassy, a bust of Yuri Gagarin was unveiled near the Wits University Planetarium. The event marked two milestones: — the 60th anniversary of the first human spaceflight; — the 60th anniversary of the Planetarium itself. ✨ A reminder that space is a shared heritage of humanity. #RussiaSouthAfrica#History Telegram | MAX | VK