What was Valentina Tereshkova's profession before becoming a cosmonaut?
Doctor
Textile factory worker
Teacher
Nurse
Answer
Before being selected for the Soviet space program, Valentina Tereshkova worked as a textile factory worker. She was also an amateur skydiver, which played a role in her selection as a cosmonaut.
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