THE SOVIET UNION 1981 COLD WAR

Soviet Union 1981 Cold War Footage

The TVDATA team has digitized extensive hours of Betacam tapes featuring the USSR during the Cold War era in 1981. Our video clips are available for licensing worldwide. If you wish to use extracts of our footage in your upcoming documentary series or feature film, please contact us anytime. We offer licensing of stock footage at competitive rates, often more affordable than larger providers like Getty Images. Our collection includes unique historical content that can add authenticity and depth to your projects. Reach out to us to explore our extensive collection and find the perfect footage for your needs.

Moscow, Red Square 1981 – USSR Stock Footage

Our TVDATA team has meticulously digitized hours of Betacam tapes featuring iconic locations in the USSR, including exclusive footage of Moscow’s Red Square filmed in December 1981. This rare historical footage captures the essence of the Cold War era and is now available for licensing in upscaled HD quality.

If you are producing a documentary, series, or feature film and wish to incorporate authentic Soviet-era visuals, our footage is perfect for adding depth and authenticity to your project. We offer competitive rates, making our stock footage more affordable compared to larger providers like Getty Images.

Highlights of Our Collection:

  • Red Square in December 1981: Featuring the majestic Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, and the festive winter atmosphere of Moscow.
  • Historical Significance: Capturing the essence of the USSR during a pivotal time in history.
  • Upscaled HD Quality: Ensuring that even historical footage meets modern production standards.

To explore our extensive collection or discuss your specific project needs, please contact us anytime. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in finding the perfect footage for your creative endeavors.

Moscow, Red Squire1981_USSR Stock Footage filmed in December 1981
Moscow, Red Squire1981_USSR
Stock Footage filmed in December 1981

Meeting of Warsaw Pact Defense Ministers in Moscow, December 1981 – Stock Footage

The TVDATA team has digitized rare Betacam footage featuring the historic meeting of the defense ministers of the Warsaw Pact states held in Moscow in December 1981. This significant event, which included prominent figures such as D.F. Ustinov (USSR), General Dzhurov (Bulgaria), Army General Tsinege (Hungary), Army General Hoffmann (East Germany), Lieutenant General Oltyanu (Romania), and Army General Dzur (Czechoslovakia), is now available in upscaled HD quality for licensing.

Key Features of Our Collection:

  • Historic Gathering: Footage of defense ministers from Warsaw Pact states during a crucial Cold War meeting.
  • High-Profile Participants: Includes D.F. Ustinov, General Dzhurov, Army General Tsinege, Army General Hoffmann, Lieutenant General Oltyanu, Army General Dzur, and others.

Our footage is perfect for documentaries, series, or feature films that aim to depict the intricate dynamics of Cold War politics. We offer competitive rates, often more affordable than larger providers like Getty Images, making our unique historical content accessible for various projects.

  • Cold War
  • Warsaw Pact
  • Moscow
  • 1981
  • Defense Ministers
  • D.F. Ustinov
  • General Dzhurov
  • Army General Tsinege
  • Army General Hoffmann
  • Lieutenant General Oltyanu
  • Army General Dzur
  • Historical Footage
  • Upscaled HD

To explore our extensive collection or discuss your specific project needs, please contact us anytime. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in finding the perfect footage for your creative endeavors.

USSR 1981 Stock Footage Filmed in Soviet Russia during the Meeting of the defence ministers. Delegation visiting a Sport hall in Moscow, Sportsmen, Soviet Gymnasts
The Soviet Union 1981 Cold War

May Day demonstration in Paris in 1981. The calendar of events 05/01/1981; Shooting locations- Paris, France  Seasons – Spring; May Day demonstration in Paris in 1981. France. Stock Footage

May Day demonstration in Paris in 1981. France. Stock Footage

Footage on Politics, Demonstrations The 1st of May

Kazakhstan 1981 Country in Central Asia, former USSR 
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic

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The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic 1981 Sock footage. Video from TVDATA collection.

FILM TAPE 1981 Red Squire. The 70th anniversary of Soviet Scientist – Keldysh

Upscaled HD Quality:

Our digitized footage ensures modern production standards while preserving the historical authenticity of the original recordings. By enhancing the resolution, we provide a clear and detailed visual experience that meets contemporary viewing expectations without compromising the integrity of the historical content. This approach allows filmmakers and historians to present accurate and vivid portrayals of significant events from the past.

1981 Red Squire Moscow, The Spasskaya Tower, also known as 'Saviour Tower'of the Kremlin. People are passing by. Stock Footage of The procession at the Kremlin wall including famous Soviet scientists E. Velikhov, A.P. Aleksandrov and others. They lay flowers at the grave of M.V. Keldysh. Filming of anniversary meeting of the Academy of Sciences in honour of the 70th anniversary of Soviet Scientist - Keldysh.


anniversary meeting of the Academy of Sciences in honour of the 70th anniversary of Soviet Scientist - Keldysh
Anniversary meeting of the Academy of Sciences in honour of the 70th anniversary of Soviet Scientist – Keldysh

Colour film tape location: Moscow. USSR, 1981. Meeting of the delegation of the People’s Assembly of the Republic of Seychelles, headed by Assembly Chairman John Renault.

delegation of the People’s Assembly of the Republic of Seychelles in State Hermitage Museum Saint Petersburg, Russia
Delegation of the People’s Assembly of the Republic of Seychelles visiting State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1981
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