I first heard about this on a documentary entitled "The Secret KGB Paranormal Files " (2001)

"This program investigates the probes and projects sponsored by the KGB to look into paranormal matters. Viewers will learn much about the KGB's view of American history and the effects certain events had on it. Includes never seen before footage.

Narrated by Roger Moore ("James Bond"), the documentary is a veritable smorgasbord of paranormal and related claims from the Soviet Union. It covers Wolf Messing, remote viewing, telekinesis, UFO crashes, Kirlian photography, mental programming and KGB research into Qigong."