I see Vostok-6 quite often in the centre for cosmonaut training. And every time I pass it by, I stroke it and say, 'My lovely one, my best and most beautiful friend, my best and most beautiful man.' Valentina Tereshkova beautifulcentrecosmonaut Change image and share on social
I never aimed to be on television or in the press. We all have a personal life, and being a public figure disrupts that. Valentina Tereshkova aimdisruptfigure Change image and share on social
There was a lake beneath me, but the big, heavy parachute which had to be opened two miles above the ground couldn't be steered. My first thought was, 'Lord, they send just one woman into space, and she has to end up in the water.' Valentina Tereshkova beneathbigend share on social
Hey sky, take off your hat, I'm on my way! Valentina Tereshkova hatheysky Change image and share on social
If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space? Valentina Tereshkova flyrailroadrussia Change image and share on social
They forbade me from flying, despite all my protests and arguments. After being once in space, I was desperately keen to go back there. But it didn't happen. Valentina Tereshkova argumentbackdesperately Change image and share on social
I felt fine after 24 hours and asked the state commission to prolong my stay in space to three days. And I carried out the entire schedule. Could I have done that if I had been half-dead? Valentina Tereshkova askcarrycommission Change image and share on social
Russia is still the leader in world space exploration. But its position of leader involves great responsibility - we have no right to lag behind. We can and we must move constantly forward. Valentina Tereshkova constantlyexplorationforward Change image and share on social
A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women. Valentina Tereshkova activebirddevelop Change image and share on social
The ideals of the party were close to me, and I have tried to adhere to those principles all my life. In essence, they are the same as in the Ten Commandments in the Bible. I will never change my convictions. Valentina Tereshkova adherebiblechange share on social
