Soviet Bibliography on Parapsychology 1971

Summary

In 1971, Soviet researchers E. K. Naumov and L. V. Vilenkaya published a detailed bibliography on parapsychology and related subjects. This document, produced by the Soviet Union, compiles over 50 entries of scientific research, articles, and studies conducted between 1926 and 1971. The text includes works on the psychophysiological basis of phenomena such as telepathy, mental suggestion, and the biophysical effects of the brain. It also addresses topics like electromagnetic energy, animal communication, and the magnetic fields of living organisms. The document reflects the Soviet interest in exploring phenomena beyond the conventional, seeking to understand the capabilities of the human brain and its interactions with the environment.

The compilation serves not only as a bibliographic reference but also as evidence of how the Soviet Union, during the Cold War, had a serious and scientific approach to parapsychology. It includes works by authors such as Vasil'yev, Gellershteyn, and Lazarev, who explored everything from mental suggestion to the possibility of wordless information transmission. Additionally, it mentions research on bioenergetics and the brain's ability to generate electromagnetic fields. This document is a testament to how both the U.S. and the USSR were interested in phenomena that could have military or scientific applications. The bibliography also includes references to conferences, publications, and debates, indicating that parapsychology was an active topic within the Soviet scientific community.