Cosmonauts can keep their word like men and women - particularly women. Valentina Tereshkova cosmonautmanwoman Change image and share on social
Anyone who has spent any time in space will love it for the rest of their lives. I achieved my childhood dream of the sky. Valentina Tereshkova achievechildhooddream Change image and share on social
I am very resourceful, as any woman would be. Valentina Tereshkova resourcefulwoman Change image and share on social
You don't think about the danger. The spaceship becomes your home. Valentina Tereshkova dangerhomespaceship 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
To tell her that I joined the parachute club was too hard for me. I didn't want to trouble her; besides, I was not completely sure about the success of my new adventure. Valentina Tereshkova adventureclubcompletely Change image and share on social
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
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