1968 Press Photo Mr. S. Artsimovic. ,Vice Director of USSR's Nuclear Institute

Russia's second man in space German TITOV said ''with the utmost sincerity'' that he had no idea who would win the race to the moon. "As a Soviet I hope it is the Soviet Union and I personal ~~ hope I will be the first". G.S. TITOV told during a press conference held at the occasion of the electronics exposition. I am still very young said Titov who is 33 "and so I hope I can go back up there again". Titov completed 17 orbits in space Aug. 6-7, 1961. With him was a 20-man Soviet delegation to the Rome show. The Vice Director of USSR's Nuclear Institute Mr. S. Artsimovic.

Photo measures 5 x 6.75 inches.

Photo is dated 03-03-1968.

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