Funeral of Yuri Gagarin

Date: March 29, 1968 • Location: Moscow, Russian Federation

The funeral of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, began in Moscow with tens of thousands of people in attendance.

The funeral of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and test-pilot Vladimir Seryogin took place on 29–30 March 1968.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Russian Federation's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.