60 years ago, on April 12, 1961, all radio stations on Earth interrupted their broadcasts to report the sensational news: a man in space!
The world heard Gagarin’s “Let’s go”, which marked the beginning of manned space exploration.
The next day, a poster was prepared for April 12, 1961. The fairy tale has come true.” 1961. Soviet graphic artist, illustrator, medallist and posterist - Staris Berngard Leonardovich.
Our compatriot Yuri Gagarin on the satellite ship “Vostok” circled the Earth and returned safely. This is only 3.5 years after the first artificial satellite of the Earth was launched. This flight was an extraordinary event for all mankind. The feat of Yuri Alekseevich became the property of all mankind. The world community welcomed the pioneer of space as a national hero, as a citizen of the planet Earth.
