What is another word for Valentina Tereshkova?
Pronunciation: [vˌaləntˈiːnə tˌɛɹɪʃkˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
Valentina Tereshkova was born on March 6, 1937, in the village of Maslennikovo in central Russia. She is famous for being a Russian astronaut who became the first woman to travel into space in 1963. She was also a member of the Soviet Union's parliament and became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations. Some synonyms for Valentina Tereshkova may include the first female astronaut, the first woman in space, Soviet Union space pioneer, and Russian space icon. Her achievements have inspired many women around the world to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
