Monument to Yuri Gagarin Monument
Sculpture in Moscow honoring first human in space
In Moscow, the Monument to Yuri Gagarin honors the first human in space; space-history enthusiasts photograph the statue, read inscriptions and visit nearby museums about Soviet cosmonautics.
Monument to Yuri Gagarin at a Glance#
Address: Gagarin Square (Leninsky Prospekt vicinity), Moscow, Russia
Hours: Open public monument - daylight hours
Admission: Free
How to Get to Monument to Yuri Gagarin#
Metro: Reach the site via the Leninsky Prospekt area (near several metro stations on the southern radial lines). Surface transport: numerous buses and trams serve the Leninsky Prospekt corridor.
Tips for Visiting Monument to Yuri Gagarin#
- Pair a visit with the nearby Cosmonautics Museum at Prospekt Vernadskogo to see memorabilia and spacecraft replicas.
- Visit in the late afternoon if possible: the statue's gleaming surface catches Moscow light well and the surrounding park is pleasant for a short walk.
- Metro access is straightforward; leave space in the schedule for the crowded crosswalks - the square can be busy during commuting hours.
Best Time to Visit Monument to Yuri Gagarin#
Accessible year‑round; late spring through early autumn is most comfortable for visitors.
Weather & Climate near Monument to Yuri Gagarin#
Monument to Yuri Gagarin's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (671 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -5° | -13° | 45 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -4° | -12° | 35 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 31 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 11° | 4° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.1h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 62 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 56 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -3° | -11° | 51 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
