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DNA: That golden journey of Yuri Gagarin, the first passenger of the space
Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union became the first person to enter space on April 12, 1961, exactly 60 years before today. In this way, Yuri Gagarin set an example of his bravery in front of the world. After which, every year in Russia, this day is celebrated as 'Cosmonautics Day'.