Soviet Commentary List for 5 Nov 1990

This document is a list of Soviet media commentaries broadcast on November 5, 1990. The list covers a wide range of political and social topics relevant to the Soviet Union at the time. International relations are a primary focus, with reports on US Secretary of State Baker's Mideast visit, the results of Primakov's talks with Husayn, and the upcoming visit of the first Japanese journalist to board a Soviet space station. Domestic issues are also heavily featured, including discussions on Soviet economic reform, the transition to a market economy, and the rights of laborers. Political leadership is addressed through reports on talks between Gorbachev, Lukyanov, and Ryzhkov with Moldavian leaders, as well as Yeltsin's attendance at a mass prayer in Red Square. Cultural and social topics include reports on Indian affairs, Chinese cultural relics, and the customs of ethnic groups in Siberia. Notably, item 0515 mentions a Soviet magazine segment regarding 'ufo and us'. The document serves as a daily digest of the Soviet media landscape during a period of significant political transition.