The evolution of Russia's spacesuit - from Gagarin to now (PHOTOS) - Russia Beyond

From two layers of rubberized fabric to a suit with a hatch in the back like a fridge door - read our timeline story about what types of protective
From two layers of rubberized fabric to a suit with a hatch in the back like a fridge door - read our timeline story about what types of protective garments Russians have used throughout all these years for sending people into space.

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The evolution of Russia's spacesuit - from Gagarin to now (PHOTOS) - Russia Beyond