To the 65th anniversary of the first human space flight
In 2026, Russia celebrates the 65th anniversary of the first manned flight into space. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin was the first in the world to fly into space, opening up the roads of stars to mankind. In honor of this event, the Russian House Brussels has prepared a number of thematic events. We invite you to participate in the celebration of this anniversary and get a little closer to the to the distant stars of our galaxy.
How we celebrated Space Week at the Russian House in Brussels
Exclusive: Cosmonauts Greet Belgium
on the 65th Anniversary of Gagarin’s Flight
A group of legendary explorers has recorded a special video message for the organizers and guests of our events in Belgium. Heroes from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan — Yury Lonchakov, Andrey Borisenko, Sergey Ryazanskiy, Ivan Bucha, Salizhan Sharipov, and Aidyn Aimbetov — have joined forces to remind us that space remains a symbol of global unity.
From the 108 minutes of Gagarin’s historic orbit to future missions to Mars, these pioneers share their thoughts on international cooperation and the beauty of our common home, Earth.
“May Yuri Gagarin’s example inspire us to new achievements for peace and progress.”
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Family Club Blog: Space Workshop
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International Historical Competition “First in Space”
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Victor Grokhovsky Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD). Ural Federal University, Institute of Physics and Technology, EXTRA TERRA CONSORTIUM laboratory. Member of the Committee on Meteorites of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the International Meteoritical Society On the 1st of August 2024 [...]
Virtual tour of the “Samara Cosmic” Museum
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