Cccp Collection

Alexei Leonov, first space walk, 1965
First space walk. Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (born 1934), outside the Voskhod 2 spacecraft in a spacesuit on 18 March 1965, while orbiting the Earth (in the background)

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Soviet gold bars, stamped with their weight and the hammer-and-sickle symbol of the Soviet Union. The stamp of CCCP is the abbreviation for the Cyrillic form of USSR

Vostok rocket, Moscow, Russia
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner
6203073 Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner, which stands out against the sun of the future; soldiers

Lt. Col Valery Bykovsky, Soviet cosmonaut at London Heathrow Airport, Thursday 19th October 1967. Valery Bykovsky set a space endurance record when he spent five days in orbit aboard Vostok 5 in

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth (12th April 1961), visits Britain, Tuesday 11th July 1961

Leading Russian Scientists outside COSPAR meeting, Committee on Space Research, London, on day it was announced that the Soviet Union has successfully sent a man to Space, Yuri Gagarin

Soviet Union Football Players, pictured during training session at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 10th July 1966. Galimzyan Khusainov (left) and Eduard Malofeyev, forwards, take part in a heading duel

Antonov An-30 SSSR-30062, of Aeroflot (SSSR is CCCP in cyrillic alphabet - USSR, Soviet Union). Date: circa 1970

Yakovlev Yak-18T SSSR-81434 (msn 368), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1975, with airshow serial 368'

Antonov An-28 SSSR-48015 (msn 04), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979. (Note: CCCP in Cyrillic script = SSSR = USSR = Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) Date: 1979

Antonov An-32 SSSR-83966, of Aeroflot, at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1977. (Note: CCCP in Cyrillic script = SSSR = USSR = Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) Date: 1977

Yakovlev Yak-42 SSSR-42303, the prototype Yak-42, at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1977, with airshow serial 342'

Kazan Helicopters Mi-17M SSSR-95448, at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show in September 1992. (Note: Soviet Union registrations used the Cyrillic letters CCCP = SSSR = USSR = Union of Soviet)

Antonov An-72 SSSR-72000 (msn 005), at the 1984 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 2-9 September. (Note : The Soviet Union used Cyrillic letters in their aircraft registrations CCCP in Cyrillic is)

Mil Mi-26 SSSR-06141, at the 1984 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 2-9 September. (Note : The Soviet Union used Cyrillic letters in their aircraft registrations CCCP in Cyrillic is SSSR in)

Mil Mi-26 SSSR-06141 with Ilyushin Il-86 SSSR-86066
The tail rotor of Mil Mi-26 SSSR-06141 framing Ilyushin Il-86 SSSR-86066, at the 1984 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 2-9 September

Mil Mi-17-1BA SSSR-95043 (msn 95043), while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (still carrying the Paris airshow aerial H-298)

Mil Mi-26T SSSR-06197 (msn 34001212030), detail of the cockpit, while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (SSSR - Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik - Union of Soviet Socialist)

Kamov Ka-32 SSSR-31000 (msn 21013210001), detail of the cockpit, while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (SSSR - Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik - Union of Soviet Socialist)

Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan SSSR-82007 (msn 19530501005-105), at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show in September 1988. (Note: SSSR - Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik - SSSR = CCCP in Cyrillic)

Lt. Col Valery Bykovsky, Soviet cosmonaut enjoys a cup of tea with Lord Mayor Alderman Mrs Elizabeth Yarwood, during a tour of the city, Manchester, 24th October 1967

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth (12th April 1961), visits Britain, Tuesday 11th July 1961

Tupolev Tu-144 (forward view) landing of CCCP -68001

Voskhod 2 crew training, 1965
Voskhod 2 crew training in March 1965, before their launch into Earth orbit later that month. Soviet cosmonauts Pavel Belyayev (1925-1970, centre) and Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

Soviet space walk stamp, 1967
Soviet space walk stamp. 1967 postage stamp, published in the USSR to commemorate the worlds first space walk. The stamp artwork shows Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

The Second soviet Occupation (1944-1991). Large areas of Latvia become military bases and firing ranges. Occupation Museum. Riga. Latvia. Europe

Soviet cosmonaut pavel belyayev, voskhod 2 mission, 1965

Soviet cosmonauts alexey leonov (right) and pavel belyayev in the cabin of the voskhod 2 spacecraft prior to take-off, 1965

Sputnik-type capsule in Baikonur museum
Sputnik-type capsule, designed to carry animals into space, in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan. Photos show Sergei Korolev in July 1954 with a dog that flew on a suborbital rocket

Russian calculator in Baikonur museum
Early Russian mechanical calculator in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Vostok spacesuit in Baikonur museum
Vostok spacesuit (type worn by Yuri Gagarin) in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Russian Vostok-type spacesuit. Photographed at the British Councils Gagarin in Britain exhibition in London in 2011

Magnetic tape loop in Baikonur museum
Magnetic tape loop of early Russian computer in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Soyuz manned spacecraft in museum
Soyuz manned spacecraft in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan, with control panel

Controls on a Vostok-type ejector seat. Photographed at the British Councils Gagarin in Britain exhibition in London in 2011

Yuri Gagarin statue in a park in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soviet Sputnik 4 stamp, 1960
Soviet Sputnik 4 stamp commemorating the launch of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 4 on 15 May 1960. Sputnik 4 was a test-flight of the Vostok spacecraft, which launched the following year

Cosmonaut Titov, Vostok 2, 1961
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000), preparing to be launched into space on the Vostok 2 spacecraft, on 6th August 1961. Titov was the second person to orbit the Earth after Gagarin

Soviet stamp for Vostok 2 mission, 1961
Postage stamp commemorating the Vostok 2 mission. Vostok 2 was a Soviet space mission, which carried cosmonaut German Titov (bottom left) into orbit around the Earth for 25 hours

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"CCCP: A Journey Through Soviet Aviation and Space Exploration" Step into the captivating world of CCCP, where groundbreaking achievements in aviation and space exploration unfolded. 🚀✈️ In 1965, Alexei Leonov etched his name in history as he embarked on the first-ever spacewalk from the Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft. This daring feat pushed boundaries and opened up new possibilities for human exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere. The iconic Vostok rocket stands tall in Moscow, Russia, symbolizing the nation's triumphs in conquering outer space. It serves as a testament to the incredible engineering prowess that propelled humanity towards the stars. Commemorating an enigmatic event, a Tunguska event stamp celebrates its 50th anniversary. This mysterious phenomenon continues to intrigue scientists worldwide with its unexplained explosion over Siberia. From skies to land, CCCP showcased remarkable aircraft like Yakovlev Yak-18T SSSR-81434, Antonov An-28 SSSR-48015, Antonov An-32 SSSR-83966, Yakovlev Yak-42 SSSR-42303 - each representing technological advancements achieved by Soviet engineers. Kazan Helicopters Mi-17M SSSR-95448 took flight with unparalleled grace and power while transporting people across vast distances. Its presence exemplified CCCP's commitment to enhancing transportation capabilities through innovative helicopter designs. Antonov An-72 SSSR-72000 soared through the skies effortlessly – a true marvel of aviation engineering that showcased CCCP's dedication to pushing boundaries further than ever before. But perhaps one of their most awe-inspiring creations was Mil Mi26 SSSR06141 accompanied by Ilyushin Il86 SSSR86066 - an extraordinary sight capturing both air giants side by side. These colossal machines represented CCCP's ability to conquer the skies with sheer power and ingenuity.