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Russians on Monday celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first manned flight to space carried out by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin as the Soviet hero remains one of the most admired figures in the country.
Russians are commemorating the achievements of Yuri Gagarin, the cosmonaut who became the first person in space 60 years ago. Gagarin’s 108-minute mission on April 12 1961 took the Space Age to a new level and marked a historic achievement for the then-Soviet Union, which beat the United States in a tight race to launch a man beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Yuri Gagarin’s 108-minute flight took place on April 12 1961 (RIA Novosti/AP) For the Soviet people, Gagarin’s spaceflight was a triumph comparable to the victory over the Germans in the Second World War. It has remained a source of...
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Why does Putin wear his watch on his right wrist? Ramil Sitdikov/Sputnik Is Putin left-handed, ambidextrous, a devoted judoka, or does he just prefer it this way? We try to answer this peculiar question about Putin and his watch. The habit of wearing a watch on one’s left wrist is not something that the Russian president shares. The most eagle-eyed observers must have noticed that he always wears his watch on his right wrist. Why is that? Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall on June 22, 201...
Updated Dec 23, 2020 | 20:43 IST Though all the festivals have remained low-key this year, the Christmas decorations are worth taking a look at in Russia. A look at the stunning Christmas decoration in Russia The winter chills not only signals the arrival of a new season but also gives us a reason to cheer. Christmas is celebrated with much fervour across the globe not only because of the festivities it brings along with also because it kick-starts the winter break or the holiday season. December is the only time when celebrations and festivities happen across dif...