If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

I believe that a woman should always remain a woman and nothing feminine should be alien to her. At the same time, I strongly feel that no work done by a woman in the field of science or culture or whatever, however vigorous or demanding, can enter into conflict with her ancient 'wonderful mission' -- to love, to be loved -- and with her craving for the bliss of motherhood.

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.

If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

I am convinced that the modular structure of the Mir will be the main trend in manned orbital stations development in the next century

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.

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.