A documentary by Russia Today (RT) on the life and accomplishments of Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, the Cosmonaut who in 1961 became the first human to successfully travel to outer space.

The documentary covers his humble birth, the Gagarin family’s struggles and survival with German occupation during World War Two, Yuri’s love of music, fascination for flying and the many struggles in life. Many of Yuri Gagarin’s surviving friends, colleagues and family were interviewed to provide a personal touch to the film. It also provides a glimpse into (the harsh) life in the Soviet Union during peak of the Communist state and the Cold War.