If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space? Valentina Tereshkova flyrailroadrussia Change image and share on social
I think Star City should have Unesco World Heritage status. It will need to be adapted a little bit and made more glamorous than it looks now, but it should definitely be protected for the future. Valentina Tereshkova adaptbitecity Change image and share on social
I am deeply grieved by the loss of the crew of Columbia. I express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the astronauts. I believe that their names will remain as the bright sparkling stars in the universe and will light the way for those who will follow them on the difficult roads of space exploration. Valentina Tereshkova astronautbrightcolumbia share on social
More women should actively participate in space flight. There are many well educated women working in the space industry; they are very good candidates. Valentina Tereshkova activelycandidateeducate Change image and share on social
One cannot deny the great role women have played in the world community. My flight was yet another impetus to continue this female contribution. Valentina Tereshkova communitycontinuecontribution Change image and share on social
I would enjoy flying to Mars. This was the dream of the first cosmonauts. I wish I could realize it! I am ready to fly without coming back. Valentina Tereshkova backcomecosmonaut Change image and share on social
We didn't have rest days or weekends because we had to get ready as fast as possible, so we could beat the Americans, who were also racing to send a woman into space. Valentina Tereshkova americanbeatday 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
I would not say that female cosmonauts are not welcomed in the Russian space program. I must say, however, that all spaceflight hardware, including spacesuits and spacecraft comfort assuring systems, were designed mostly by men and for men. Valentina Tereshkova assurecomfortcosmonaut share on social