Miano's friend Elena presents us with this interview Valentina Tereskova and also suggests two places to find the best wines from around the world and good fish ....
On June 16, 1963 Valentina Tereškova is launched aboard Vostok 6 from the cosmodrome of Baikonur space mission for nearly three days. Valentina is only 26 years old and of courage. The story of this enterprising cosmonaut begins with his passion for skydiving that already started practicing early twenties. Some time after he learns that the school to become cosmonauts opened the selections to women. When his application is finally approved, along with four others, he began his fierce preparation, which will see the first woman in the world on board a ship. The result is known, has proved herself not long ago: it was a very difficult route and marked by moments that border on tragedy. His body was put to the test and the landing was anything but peaceful and triumphant. After that incredible event Valentina continues to enrich their experience while continuing to work closely with his colleagues, but actively working for women's emancipation. Later she was elected a member of the High Soviet, becoming president of the Women's Union Sovietica.Stiamo to know to forty-five years from the date of the flight. And 'here for the conference BergamoScienza; with our city Valentina has ties of friendship that allow us to meet her in a very informal. We see it coming and now we are struck by the pride, the look and the power it transmits. Yet at the same time gentle and affectionate with friends who are now with lei.La first stage of our day with Valentina is just outside Bergamo, Luca Enoteca Castelletti Bridge. They have known for some time and we stop for a drink. Complicit in the cozy atmosphere and excellent wine is gradually becoming more friendly and helpful. Then the restaurant and slowly discover a Valentina, before the dishes prepared by the staff of Bruno's Hub of Caprese, about busy busy with her friends found. A beautiful autumn sun warms us as we drink coffee and begin to chiacchierare.Qual 'was his dream girl? "I had an unfortunate childhood. It was a difficult, hard. We had very little, the children were not playing then as now. Near our house there was the railroad, and the window watching the trains passing by and going nowhere. Here, I dreamed of driving the train, and become a driver from going too far "When you say the instinct of the journey and the unknown ... and the food that brings her back to that time?" We did not have many resources. But I see the grandmother who cooked. Our kitchen was pretty simple, it was wartime. But the potatoes with the sour cream that my grandmother prepared a very clear and unforgettable memories. I looked very good. "Valentina Tereskova cooking? Laughs and shakes his head" No, do not cook much, at least not often. I really think this little time and my daughter. But I like to taste different dishes. I travel a lot, all over the world and I'm curious: I try many things, so many flavors, so many foods. It 's definitely one way to know a people. I appreciate the good that she prefers cucina.Sappiamo ...." Fish. Without a doubt. Each type of fish. But I appreciate it more if it is cooked simply, with flavors and aromas that only you have managed in Italy: tomatoes, basil herbs. A marvel. And then the pasta with tuna. Maybe for you is a simple recipe too. When I come Italy I always like to eat fish, including shellfish or seafood. In each case the type of food is. "She has a special relationship with Italy. How did you become so strong? "Italian Culture and that of Russia in many respects are similar, the Russian people and the Italian have similar characteristics. They are both feeling for art and music, how can we forget Pavarotti or Mario Del Monaco? Or the beauty that are enclosed in every Italian city? The Italian has a character of you, your openness. And the kitchen is important for knowledge. "That knowledge is an issue that is particularly close to the heart" Sure. I hold many conferences, anywhere. Meetings many children, many young people all say it's important to get out, look around. Too often we close, we must instead meet the diversity, read beyond appearances. Only in this way we can enrich each other. The young people, but also the not so young, they need to travel to broaden their knowledge. A broader view of the world is built encountering new ways of seeing and living, shading those stereotypical preconceptions. Do not ever stop at the first glance. "And who better to Valentina Tereškova can support this thesis? This great woman who even now dreams of going to Mars, which deals with every day and always travel with a spirit of iron greets us with a hug and starts for a thousand other commitments of the day. See you soon, Valentina!
