Soviet Bibliography on Parapsychology 1972

Summary

In 1972, the CIA approved the release of a Soviet bibliography on parapsychology, a field that explored extrasensory perception and mental energy. This document, compiled by E. K. Naumov and L. V. Vilenkaya, gathers Soviet and foreign research on the interaction between living organisms without the use of conventional senses. It includes experimental and theoretical works spanning over 70 years, showing the Soviet Union's interest in topics at the intersection of physics, biology, and psychology. The work also addresses subjects like electromagnetic fields in living organisms, dermo-optic sensitivity, and mental self-training.

The document not only presents a list of academic references but also includes appendices with specialized journals and a bibliography of foreign research on parapsychology. The authors thank international colleagues for their collaboration, highlighting the importance of scientific contacts during the Cold War. This material, though technical, reveals how the Soviet Union explored phenomena that might today be considered fringe science, with a rigorous and interdisciplinary approach.