Cosmonauts can keep their word like men and women - particularly women. Valentina Tereshkova cosmonautmanwoman 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
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
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
Hey sky, take off your hat, I'm on my way! Valentina Tereshkova hatheysky 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
If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space? Valentina Tereshkova flyrailroadrussia Change image and share on social