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Gagarin

American

[gah-gahr-in, guh-, guh-gah-ryin] / gɑˈgɑr ɪn, gə-, gʌˈgɑ rjɪn /

noun

Yuri Alekseyevich 1934–68, Russian astronaut: first human being to make an orbital space flight (1961).

Gagarin British

/ ɡaˈɡarin /

noun

Yuri (ˈjurɪ). 1934–68, Soviet cosmonaut: made the first manned space flight (1961)

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This represents a dramatic shift from the last time Meng faced a primary challenger in 2020, when Meng defeated Meliquiades Gagarin with 65% support to their 20% support, with another candidate receiving around 14% support.

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026

But Lier acknowledged there were "vintage" and "moving" aspects of the launchpad because it is so similar to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, where the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, launched from in 1961.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

But the Soviets successfully sent the first person into space when Yuri Gagarin completed an orbit of Earth.

From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2025

He played for the team this past season, appearing in 49 games through March 8, when it was eliminated in the first round of the KHL’s Gagarin Cup playoffs.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

Returning to the Soviet Union, Gagarin trained five female cosmonaut candidates.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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