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Gherman Titov
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Gherman Titov

Politician · born September 11, 1935 · died 2000

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Gherman Stepanovich Titov was a Soviet and Russian cosmonaut who, on 6 August 1961, became the second human to orbit the Earth, aboard Vostok 2, preceded by Yuri Gagarin on Vostok 1.

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  1. 25Received the Order of LeninJune 17, 1961
  2. 25Named Hero of the Soviet UnionAugust 9, 1961
  3. 25Received the Gold Star medalAugust 9, 1961
  4. 40Received the Order of the Red Banner of LabourJanuary 15, 1976
  5. 49Received the Order of the October RevolutionFebruary 21, 1985
  6. 52Received the Lenin PrizeApril 15, 1988

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