On November 5, at the Periyar Center for Science and Technology (Chennai), with the support of the Consulate General and the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chennai, the ceremonial opening of the monument to Liu. A. Gagarin took place, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human flight into space. The event was attended by Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) V. Narayan, Consul General of Russia in Chennai V. T. Khojiev, Director of the Periyar Center for Science and Technology S. Sundaram, as well as scientists and students engaged in space exploration. During his speech, the Consul General emphasized that the opening of the monument in Chennai is India's tribute to the great achievement of Yu. A. Gagarin, who opened the way to space for humanity. V.T. Khojiev noted that Russia and India have been successfully cooperating in the field of space for many decades, from team training to technology exchange and joint research. ISRO Chairman V. Narayan highly appreciated the contribution of the Soviet Union and Russia to world space development and their assistance in the development of the Indian space industry. He expressed hope that the monument to Liu. A. Commemorating his services to humanity, Gagarin will inspire younger generations to make new discoveries.

On November 5, at the Periyar Center for Science and Technology (Chennai), with the support of the Consulate General and the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chennai, the ceremonial opening of the monument to Liu. A. Gagarin took place, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human flight into space. The event was attended by Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) V. Narayan, Consul General of Russia in Chennai V. T. Khojiev, Director of the Periyar Center for Science and Technology S. Sundaram, as well as scientists and students engaged in space exploration. During his speech, the Consul General emphasized that the opening of the monument in Chennai is India's tribute to the great achievement of Yu. A. Gagarin, who opened the way to space for humanity. V.T. Khojiev noted that Russia and India have been successfully cooperating in the field of space for many decades, from team training to technology exchange and joint research. ISRO Chairman V. Narayan highly appreciated the contribution of the Soviet Union and Russia to world space development and their assistance in the development of the Indian space industry. He expressed hope that the monument to Liu. A. Commemorating his services to humanity, Gagarin will inspire younger generations to make new discoveries.