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Edit 1: Thanks to the attentive listeners for pointing out the error regarding the landing of the Luna return module with moon rock samples. The modules were not really passive, as I stated, but they had a radio beacon and a pair of parachutes (at an altitude of 15 km first a stabilizing parachute, then at an altitude of 11 km the main parachute). I apologize for the inaccuracy. Tomáš Přibyl Edit 2: During the live broadcast, the microphone was turned off, we are sorry If you have any questions or comments, write to [email protected] In 1969, a flag with stars and stripes was raised on the moon, which gave the United States the most valuable metal in the "space races". But did the Soviet Union really give up - moreover, after initial supremacy in space - the moon without a fight? No, he created an impressive lunar program. For example, the giant N-1 rocket, but it exploded during all four launch attempts. The entire Soviet lunar program was then kept secret. The lecture will take us through his truly incredible story. (Presented in Jihlava on September 17, 2020)