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Russian songs translated: ‘Tenderness’ (Sing with us)

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What happened to Gagarin’s descendants? (PHOTOS)

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Everything you need to know about Gagarin – SHORT FACTS

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Archive footage: First manned flight into space! (VIDEO)

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