November 3 in Russian history

31.10, 22:43

The burial of the Soviet Union’s most controversial leader and the birth of a renowned chess champion made this day in Russian history.

27.10, 21:46

Russia’s “Black Monday” and the most expensive Soviet construction project ever made up this day in the country’s history.

24.10, 22:21

Football’s first arrival in Russia and the birthday of the country’s richest businessman are celebrated in tonight’s Historama.

04.02.2010, 20:59

Post-World War II divisions, Moscow metro’s first ever test drive and other big events which happened on February 4 in Russian history with RT’s Historama.

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Published: 03 November, 2011, 22:52

Space weddind: first lady in space marries third man in space (RIA Novosti / Michail Kuleshov)

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TAGS: Religion, Space, Prime Time Russia, Historama, Anya Fedorova, Neil Harvey, WWII

The space wedding of two Soviet cosmonauts and the demolition of a major Kiev cathedral are recalled in tonight’s Historama.

On this day in 1961, two Russian cosmonauts created the first "space family."

The world's first female cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova tied the knot with Andriyan Nikolaev, the third man in space.

The wedding attracted lots of media attention around the world, with Nikita Khrushchev among the guests.

Some say the Soviet leader actually put pressure on the cosmonauts to marry.

Tereshkova and Nikolaev stayed together for 19 years before getting divorced.

The cathedral of the magnificent Kiev Pechersk Lavra was destroyed 70 years ago today.

It happened during the occupation of Kiev in World War II.

Historians still debate who was responsible for the demolition. Some say the church was blown up by the Nazis, while others blame the Soviet secret police and partisans.

The cathedral was built in the 11th century, and many imitations were built across ancient Russia.

Thanks to a restoration 11 years ago, tourists can again enjoy its original splendor today.

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03.11, 22:50

A perfect getaway from Moscow’s concrete jungle, Sokolniki Park has a fascinating history and plenty of stories to tell. RT invites you on a trip into its place’s thrilling past.

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