Received German pilot certificate no. 274 on July 16, 1912, at Johannisthal, Berlin.
On July 16, 1912, Shakhovskaya was awarded a German pilot certificate at Johannisthal airfield in Berlin after rigorous examinations on aircraft construction and piloting. This significant accomplishment marked her as one of the earliest Russian women pilots, legitimizing her flying skills at an international level. Her certification was a critical step forward, enabling her to further her aviation career and demonstrate her capabilities in a field dominated by men.