We hold rare Chernobyl footage that shows the brutal reality faced by firefighters and liquidators in the disaster’s aftermath. The images are severe—radiation burns, bodies broken by exposure—but we share them for history, not spectacle.
This material exists to document their sacrifice, not to shock or exploit. Out of respect for the dead and their families, we restrict full access to researchers, journalists, and filmmakers working on serious projects.
If you require this footage for ethical documentation, contact us at [email protected] with credentials and intent. Sensationalists need not apply.
The Devastation of Extreme Radiation Exposure Archival Footage
This archival Chernobyl video reveals the effects of extreme radiation exposure on first responders.
A darkened, partial image of a firefighter’s uniform—no faces, no graphic details, just enough to evoke the weight of history.
This footage documents the horrific effects of extreme radiation exposure on Chernobyl first responders—graphic, unflinching, and historically critical. These images show what happens to the human body when exposed to lethal doses of radiation: skin peeling, tissues breaking down, systems failing.
We preserve this material not for shock value, but as evidence of the sacrifices made to contain the disaster. Out of respect for the victims and their families, access is restricted to researchers, medical professionals, and documentary filmmakers with legitimate educational purposes.
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Mushroom cloud rising from RDS-2 detonation—the Soviet Union’s second atomic bomb footage
The footage shows the mushroom cloud rising into the sky moments after the RDS-2 detonation—the Soviet Union’s second atomic bomb (U.S. codename ‘Joe-2’). Mounted on a 30-meter tower at Ground Zero, the plutonium implosion bomb exploded with a yield of 38 kilotons. A circling Tu-4 bomber crew triggered the blast via radio signal and filmed the explosion.
The Soviets used camera crews from the State Committee for Cinematography or the Central Documentary Film Studio for projects like these.
How the material reached the outside world?
After de-classification in the late 1980s the same reels were copied and released through Soviet newsreel archives. Commercial stock-footage vendors now license the clips, but their catalogue label simply reads “Source: USSR Central Documentary/Popular-Science Film Studio” – individual operators remain unnamed.
The pictures of the RDS-2 tower shot were not filmed by a lone cameraman but by state cinematography teams—ground crews from Tsentrnauchfilm and an Air-Force camera pair aboard the remote-firing Tu-4. In the closed, tradition-bound Soviet system, official institutions, not individuals, received the credit.
Strictly speaking, no individual “director” or cameraman received credit. In the early 1950s, the Soviet Union kept all nuclear-test footage classified and assigned the task to state institutions rather than individuals.
Here’s how the team captured the RDS-2 (Joe 2) test sequence:
| Where the camera was | Who operated it | What they used | Why it mattered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-borne platform – a Tupolev Tu-4A “Bull” bomber orbiting at ≈10 km | A two-man photo team from the 924th Independent Test Aviation Regiment (the very crew that radio-triggered the shot) under the supervision of the Air Force’s 71-st Test Range | 35 mm AFA-B high-speed cine-cameras looking through the dorsal blister and ventral hatch | Gave the dramatic, side-angle mushroom-cloud clip widely seen today and proved the Tu-4 could survive the blast wake ru.wikipedia.org |
| Ground blockhouses on the P-1 experimental field around the 30-m tower | The Photo-Cinematography Service (ФКС) of the 2-nd Main Directorate, reinforced by a field crew from the Central Studio of Popular-Science Films—better known later as Tsentrnauchfilm | Tripod-mounted 35 mm and 70 mm chronograph cameras plus streak-cameras for shock-front studies | Supplied the straight-up “pillar” view and technical footage used by designers; from RDS-1 onward that studio systematically filmed every Soviet test |
Historical Context
From 1949 to 1989, the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan served as the USSR’s principal nuclear proving ground, witnessing a total of 456 detonations—conducted underground, atop towers, and via air drops. Often referred to as the Soviet counterpart to America’s Nevada Test Site, Semipalatinsk was central to the USSR’s atomic ambitions. The RDS-2 test formed part of the foundational trilogy—alongside RDS-1 and RDS-3—each executed as a tower burst. The data gathered from these early experiments laid the technical groundwork for the Soviet Union’s first operational gravity bombs, thereby shaping the strategic equilibrium of the mid-20th century.
📀 Michael Jackson’s First Visit to Moscow – September 15, 1993 + MJ Live in Moscow – Luzhniki Stadium
📀 Michael Jackson’s First Visit to Moscow – September 15, 1993
Rare Archival Footage | Professional Licensing Available
🎤 About This Historic Footage
This is not just entertainment—it is history.
Professionally shot under press clearance, the first 10 minutes were authorized for coverage and are now available for editorial licensing.
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🎞️ Footage Details
- Date: 15 September 1993
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Format: Betacam SP (digitized master available)
- Duration: First 10 minutes cleared for public/editorial licensing
- Availability: HD file available upon request
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ART29 | TVDATA.TV | Betacam SP Master | Color | 4:3 | Sound | HD Digitized
Description:
Archival footage of Michael Jackson’s historic live concert at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on September 15, 1993, during his Dangerous World Tour. This professionally recorded segment captures the atmosphere inside Russia’s largest arena just two years after the collapse of the USSR.
Scenes include:
– Jackson’s dramatic stage entrance
– Opening choreography
– Close-ups of audience reactions
– Pan shots of the stadium crowd under floodlights
– Signature dance routines in early setlist tracks (e.g., Jam, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’)
Cultural Context:
This concert marked a pivotal moment in post-Soviet cultural openness. Jackson became one of the first Western superstars to perform live in Russia, symbolizing a new era in youth culture, international music, and freedom of expression.
Technical Specs:
- Format: Betacam SP (digitized in HD)
- Duration: Approx. 10 minutes
- Resolution: 720×576 (PAL) / HD upscaled option
- Color: Yes
- Audio: Live performance sound (ambient and music)
- Language: English lyrics; no voiceover
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Usage Rights:
✔ Editorial Use (TV, Documentaries, News Specials)
✔ Educational / Museum Installations
✖ Not licensed for personal use or fan distribution
✖ Not cleared for advertising or commercial sync
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Mir Space Station Deorbiting – 23 March 2001
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Mir Space Station Deorbiting – 23 March 2001
Rare archival footage capturing the dramatic final chapter of the Mir Space Station. On 23 March 2001, after 15 years in orbit, Russia’s pioneering modular space station was guided into Earth’s atmosphere. It disintegrated over the South Pacific.
This high-value footage documents the controlled deorbit operation — from mission control preparations to visual sequences of reentry debris flaming across the sky. A moment marking the end of an era in Soviet and post-Soviet space exploration. This film is essential for any documentary on space history, Cold War science, or international aerospace collaboration.
Witness the final moments of the legendary Mir Space Station, the heaviest object ever placed in orbit at the time of its launch on 20 February 1986. For 15 years, Mir was a symbol of Soviet and Russian space innovation — setting endurance records and hosting international missions. The station defined an era of space exploration.
On 23 March 2001, Mir Space Station was guided into Earth’s atmosphere by a Progress spacecraft, ending its mission in a spectacular, controlled descent over the South Pacific Ocean. This rare archival footage captures the last journey of the station — a fiery reentry precisely orchestrated by ground controllers.
This 1.5-minute archival clip captures the dramatic final phase of the Mir Space Station in 2001. The footage includes rare views from Mission Control (ЦУП), excerpts from official interviews, and in-orbit visuals of the station itself. A historically significant segment, this material documents the tension and precision involved in guiding the aging space station into Earth’s atmosphere for a controlled descent.
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Authentic Soviet anchor reading TASS statement
The anchor delivers the report in a steady voice, while a solemn graphic of the spacecraft in orbit sets the tone. This rare broadcast from Soviet Central Television captures the grandeur and control that defined Cold War–era reporting. The program presents Mir as more than a scientific breakthrough—it stands as a symbol of national pride and unity.
– Over-the-shoulder visual of Mir in Earth’s orbit
– Glimpse into 1980s Soviet studio aesthetics
– Audio-visual time capsule of Cold War propaganda and pride
YURI VLASOV — “THE STRONGEST MAN ON EARTH”
YURI VLASOV — “THE STRONGEST MAN ON EARTH”
A fast-paced documentary built around RARE ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE and new interviews charts the meteoric rise and restless later life of OLYMPIC GOLD-MEDAL SUPER-HEAVYWEIGHT weight-lifter YURI VLASOV. Opening with his record-shattering triumphs of 1959-63, when he set more than 30 WORLD RECORDS and became the first man to clean-and-jerk 200 kg, the film shows how Vlasov’s intellectual streak and rim-glasses image inspired a young ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER while unsettling Soviet sports chiefs.
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Mid-film, tone shifts from SPORTING LEGEND to POLITICAL MAVERICK: Vlasov’s self-described mission as a “PATRIOT” fighting COMMUNISM and an alleged “ZIONIST CONSPIRACY” is traced through his break with the Party, election to the first post-Soviet parliament, and quixotic 1996 presidential bid. TVDATA Video 📽️ Stock Footage MediaWikipedia
Intercut testimonies from family, rivals and historians paint a portrait of unbending will, whether hoisting iron or confronting Kremlin orthodoxy. Behind the headline feats lie quieter moments—library notebooks, battlefield diaries of his diplomat father, and later-life gym sessions where a septuagenarian Vlasov still jerks 185 kg—underscoring a lifetime quest to prove the POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. Wikipedia
Running time c. 52 min. Available for worldwide licensing with multilingual translation. Essential viewing for audiences drawn to WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY, COLD-WAR BIOGRAPHY and the blurred line between STRENGTH AND DISSENT.
VIDEO SYNOPSIS
The documentary “YURI VLASOV: THE STRONGEST MAN ON EARTH” traces the rise, triumphs and later public life of one of the 20th-century’s most formidable sportsmen. Born in 1935, Vlasov stormed onto the international scene in the late 1950s, capturing four successive WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP crowns (1959-63) and an OLYMPIC GOLD medal in Rome 1960, followed by SILVER in Tokyo 1964. At both Games he marched as the SOVIET FLAG-BEARER, a symbol of national pride who shattered more than thirty WORLD RECORDS and became the archetype of the MODERN SUPER-HEAVYWEIGHT lifter. Wikipedia
The film blends RARE ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE of record-breaking lifts with contemporary interviews to reveal the man behind the barbell. We see how Vlasov’s iron discipline and intellectual curiosity made him a ROLE MODEL for a young ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER and for generations of weight-training enthusiasts worldwide. TVDATA Video 📽️ Stock Footage Media
Yet Vlasov’s story reaches beyond sport. After retiring in 1968 he became a NOVELIST and outspoken PATRIOT, condemning both COMMUNISM and what he perceived as a ZIONIST conspiracy. His convictions drew him into POLITICAL ACTIVISM: he served in Russia’s first post-Soviet parliament and later ran for office on the left-national “POWER TO THE PEOPLE” ticket. TVDATA Video 📽️ Stock Footage MediaWikipedia
By interweaving feats of physical POWER with scenes of intellectual debate and electoral campaigning, the documentary paints a MULTIFACETED portrait of a man who refused to be defined by a single arena. It is at once an ode to classic WEIGHTLIFTING tradition and a window onto the turbulent public life of a Soviet icon turned RUSSIAN DISSIDENT.
