I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened. Mathias Rust endhappeninjure Change image and share on social
My parents came to visit every two months and brought plenty of books. Mathias Rust bookbringmonth Change image and share on social
The defence and air defence ministers were both replaced and more than 2,000 officers lost their jobs. Mathias Rust 000airdefence Change image and share on social
I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasn't enough space. Mathias Rust kremlinlandspace Change image and share on social
I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what would happen afterwards. Mathias Rust convincefamilyfriend Change image and share on social
After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were my only friends. For so many people, this thing with the nurse was confirmation that I must be mad or mentally ill. Mathias Rust balanceconfirmationface share on social
Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world. It will take time to find a solution. It's similar to the situation between East and the West at the time of my flight. Mathias Rust conflicteaseeast Change image and share on social
I moved away for three years and went to Trinidad where I met my wife, Athena. Mathias Rust athenameetmove Change image and share on social
I now work for a finance company in Luxembourg with projects in South America and the Caribbean. Mathias Rust americacaribbeancompany Change image and share on social