I don't have my pilot's licence anymore, but I'm still very political. Mathias Rust anymorelicencepilot Change image and share on social
I got my private pilot's license in autumn 1986. Mathias Rust autumnlicensepilot 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 regret what happened. I saw no other possibility to achieve my goal. It was not hooliganism. Mathias Rust achievegoalhappen Change image and share on social
My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They had been afraid the Russians would torture me. They told me not to do it again! Mathias Rust afraidangrycondition Change image and share on social
You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm more cautious. I'm proud that I was able to do what I did - psychologically it was a great wall to climb - but sometimes I regret it. Mathias Rust cautiousclimbgreat 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
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
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