At The Start Of Gagarin's Trajectory, A Humble Village
- By RFE/RL
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history as he became the first person to travel into space. His flight was a triumph for the Soviet Union and propelled the young Gagarin to global fame. But in the village of his birth, Klushino, locals know little about the cosmonaut and his connection to the place.