Passersby in Moscow 1961 2

Description

Passersby Moscow 1961, Photo; Licensed article; Original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown; subject to licensing; Rights: a9 Bleek/zb Media. The photo shows passersby in Moscow in April 1961, astonished and incredulous as they hear the news of Yuri Gagarin’s first space flight over public loudspeakers.
Scene: A group of people, including men and women in typical early 1960s Soviet clothing, stands on a street or square. Their faces show astonishment, disbelief, or excitement as they look up towards the loudspeakers.
Background: A typical Moscow street or square with trolleybuses, old buildings, and other passersby slowly gathering.
Atmosphere: A unique moment when Soviet citizens learn that a human has orbited Earth for the first time – a milestone in space history.
The photo symbolizes the surprise and pride of the Soviet population, who were reached by the news of Gagarin’s success amid their daily lives – a historic moment of collective amazement.