Soviet Union Establishes First State UFO Research Organizati

Soviet Union Establishes First State UFO Research Organization

In April 1990, the Soviet Union announced the formation of a state organization dedicated to the study of UFOs, reflecting a significant shift in scientific inquiry during the Cold War.

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August 11, 2026

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The Black Vault (FOIA archive)

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Overview of the All-Union Ufological Scientific Center

The establishment of the All-Union Inter-Industrial Ufological Scientific Coordination Center marked a significant moment in the Soviet Union's approach to the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This organization was the first of its kind within the USSR, reflecting a formal acknowledgment of UFOs as a subject worthy of scientific inquiry. The center was created under the auspices of the USSR Academy of Sciences, indicating a serious commitment to the study of these phenomena from an academic perspective.

The center's operations included the collection and analysis of UFO sightings, with reports indicating that it received between 10 to 15 sightings daily from around the globe. This volume of reports suggests a widespread interest and concern regarding UFOs, not only within the Soviet Union but also internationally. The head of the center, Azhazha, emphasized that many sightings occurred in remote areas, although densely populated regions also reported a high frequency of…

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