A Russian Soviet era historical black and white portrait photograph depicting a famous Soviet pilot astronaut Yuri Gagarin. The photo is signed by Yuri Gagarin, in the center. Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet Air Forces pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space, achieving a major milestone in the Space Race; his capsule, Vostok 1, completed one orbit of Earth on 12 April 1961. Russian Soviet Era, Space, Politician Autographed Photos, Graphic Art Prints, and Collectibles.