The censors decided that it would be better that way.
In Soviet times, society closely followed what films the younger generation was watching. Teenagers were not allowed into cinemas if something “such” was happening on the screens, and anything could fall under the category of forbidden.
So, the children were not allowed to watch the most famous Soviet horror movie “Viy”. Today, the reason for the ban may seem ridiculous: the image of a witch flying around the church in a coffin could cause irreparable harm to a fragile psyche. Modern viewers of all ages will only laugh at this, because compared to most horror films, Viy is a children’s fairy tale. But inexperienced Soviet guys were protected in every possible way from watching such “horror”.
Pioneers and Octobrists were not allowed to other sessions. For example, the film “Angelica, Marchioness of Angels.” But this is not surprising, because the main character appears in an open neckline. But the ban on watching the family comedy “Toy” with Pierre Richard may surprise you. In one of the scenes, Francois pushes the mistress of the house into the pool, and she emerges from there in a wet transparent dress. Soviet censorship decided that children should not look at this.
