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! Mathias Rust afraidangrycondition Change image and share on social
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. Mathias Rust cautiousclimbgreat Change image and share on social
I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened. Mathias Rust endhappeninjure Change image and share on social
My parents came to visit every two months and brought plenty of books. Mathias Rust bookbringmonth Change image and share on social
The defence and air defence ministers were both replaced and more than 2,000 officers lost their jobs. Mathias Rust 000airdefence Change image and share on social
Imprisonment hit me so hard - much harder than I had thought. Mathias Rust hardhitimprisonment Change image and share on social
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. Mathias Rust balanceconfirmationface share on social
Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world. It will take time to find a solution. It's similar to the situation between East and the West at the time of my flight. Mathias Rust conflicteaseeast Change image and share on social
I now work for a finance company in Luxembourg with projects in South America and the Caribbean. Mathias Rust americacaribbeancompany Change image and share on social
