The Soviet science and technics. The review of CIA
The declassified CIA review of 1959 is valuable not only for its full assessment of the Soviet scientific and technological level and potential of that time, but also for the structure of the consideration of this issue. The document, promptly prepared as a response to the shock caused by the launch of the Soviet space satellite, is still of interest not only as historical evidence, but also as an example of a high-quality analytical and forecast document in the relevant field.