Raketa Soyuz and Space Museum, Samara

Name: Raketa Soyuz and Space Museum
Address: Prosp. Lenina (пр. Ленина), 21, Samara, Russia

#12 among attractions in Samara

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The Soyuz carrier rocket monument is a monument in Samara, Russia dedicated to Samara rocket builders. It is located at the center of Samara on Lenina Avenue between Novo-Sadovaya and Chelyuskintsev Streets next to Rossiyskaya metro station. The opening ceremony took place on October 1, 2001 and was held in conjunction by the 50th anniversary of the First Manned Spaceflight performed by Yuri Gagarin. ()

Local name: Памятный комплекс ракеты-носителя «Союз» Coordinates: 53°12'45"N, 50°8'42"E

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Prosp. Lenina (пр. Ленина), 21Октябрьский район (Oktabrskij rajon)Samara Russia

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Raketa Soyuz and Space Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monument of Glory, Strukovsky Garden, Samara Mosque, Sacred Heart Church.

1.6 miSW
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Park
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Mosque
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Street
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Neighbourhood
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Square
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Universities and schools
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