"I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasn't enough space."

Thought, Space

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"I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasn't enough space."

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"My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and I thought I'd cause casualties."

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"My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They had been afraid the Russians would torture me. They told me not to do it again!"

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"I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a wide bridge nearby. I landed there and taxied into Red Square."

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"I had one companion. He was a teacher from the Ukraine who spoke English so we could communicate a bit. I learnt a few Russian words, but it was hard to concentrate."

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"I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what would happen afterwards."

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"I wanted to choose somewhere public, because I was scared of the KGB."

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"After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were my only friends. For so many people, this thing with the nurse was confirmation that I must be mad or mentally ill."

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"You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm more cautious. I'm proud that I was able to do what I did - psychologically it was a great wall to climb - but sometimes I regret it."

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"I regret what happened. I saw no other possibility to achieve my goal. It was not hooliganism."

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