On May 29, 2026, the city of Rabat, Morocco, unveiled a bust of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in a ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of his historic spaceflight on April 12, 1961. The event was organized by the Russian Embassy in Morocco in collaboration with local authorities.
The bust, placed in a public garden near the city center, was attended by Russian Ambassador to Morocco Vladimir Baibakov and Moroccan officials. In his speech, Ambassador Baibakov highlighted Gagarin's legacy as a symbol of international cooperation in space exploration.
This initiative is part of broader cultural exchanges between Russia and Morocco, reflecting ongoing diplomatic ties. The anniversary of Gagarin's flight is celebrated globally as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
