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What was the Soviet Union's reaction to the moon landing? Did they believe it was authentic or did they deny it?

by jake185

Does Russia still deny it happened?

Searocksandtrees

hi! other responses are welcome; meanwhile, check out this similar question from last month, which includes links to a few more

How was the first moon landing reported in USSR?

edit: also, this post in the FAQ section Soviet objectives in space exploration:

How was the news of the successful Apollo 11 Mission announced in the USSR and how did it affect the Soviet Space Program?