UFOs in Soviet Television

Summary

In 1989, a Soviet program called "Vid" included reports on a UFO sighting in Georgia. A man interviewed claimed he had been controlled by aliens, suffered mysterious scars that disappeared, and was told that although aliens found humans more physically attractive than themselves, they considered humans spiritually unattractive. The program, broadcast on October 5, also featured unusual content, such as footage of a man sticking needles through his arm and reports on historical events. This declassified CIA document offers a curious glimpse into how UFO phenomena were addressed in Soviet media.