Monument to Sergei Korolev and Yuri Gagarin, Bronze sculpture at Engineering and Technology Academy in Taganrog, Russia.
The monument sits in front of the Southern Federal University and consists of two bronze cast figures portraying Sergei Korolev and Yuri Gagarin. The sculpture depicts the two men standing and facing each other as if in conversation.
Korolev led the Soviet space program and made the first manned spaceflight possible, which Gagarin accomplished in 1961. The two were central figures in the early phase of Soviet space exploration.
The bronze figures show two men in conversation, reflecting their close partnership in Soviet space exploration. Visitors see a depiction of two individuals who together shaped history.
The monument is located on Chekhov Street at the university in Taganrog and is easy to reach. The site is outdoors, so it is best visited during good weather.
The sculpture portrays both men at equal height, though Korolev was actually taller than Gagarin in real life. This artistic choice emphasizes their equal partnership rather than their physical differences.
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