The Person I Admire: Valentina Tereshkova Valentina Tereshkova is a famous Russian woman who became the first woman to fly into space. She was born on March 6, 1937, in a small village in the north of Russia. She is a cosmonaut. When she was young, Valentina's family was poor, and she worked hard to help them. She loved parachuting and joined the Soviet Army, where she trained as a parachutist. Her dream was to become a cosmonaut. In 1963, Valentina flew into space aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft. She spent almost three days in space, orbiting the Earth 48 times. She became a hero in the Soviet Union and around the world. I admire Valentina Tereshkova because she was very brave and determined. She showed that with hard work and courage, you can achieve great things. She inspires me to follow my dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.
