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The contrasting arrangements of the International Astronautical Conference in Växjö once again showed that what stirs the strongest emotions is not what one sees or hears, but what one experiences.

We let the participants experience Sweden as it is, unmade-up and honest, and far from the pompous arrangements they are usually used to.

This nice feedback came from the daughter of the astronaut Alexei Leonov and from Christer Fuglesang: the nice feedback came from the daughter of the astronaut Alexei Leonov and from Christer Fuglesang:

”Thank you so much for your warmest hospitality, kindest attention and letting us a rare opportunity to try to understand the true beauty of your homeland. Our whole trip to Sweden is absolutely unforgettable. But the days spent in Vaxjo were just special – we could see the real nature, wonderful lakes, magical forests and even participate in the mushroom hunt! I managed to bring a few mushrooms to Moscow and have already planted its spore material in my yard. If I am happy, one day Swedish mushrooms may appear at my home!”

Oksana Leonova, daughter of Alexej Leonov,
the first person to make a spacewalk, 1965

”I don’t know how many thanks, compliments, comments like ”This was the best ASE congress ever”, and more like that we’ve heard! But it feels incredibly good and really fun! We can be very proud of our effort. Besides that it contributed to a big impact in Sweden with a lot of media coverage, lots of school visits, attention in all sorts of places (the Royal Palace, the Riksdag, Saab, IKEA, etc.), we have given a hugely positive image of Sweden to nearly 200 influential people from all over the world. They definitely left us INSPIRED BY SWEDEN!” THANK YOU!”

 Christer Fuglesang