In terms of the Luna program, the USSR only had automated spacecraft launches with no crewed spacecraft, passing on the 'Moon' part of Space Race, which was won by the Americans. The Soviet public's reaction to the American moon-landing was mixed. The Soviet government limited the release of information about it, which affected the reaction. A portion of the populace did not give it attention, and another portion was angered.
In terms of the Luna program the USSR only had automated spacecraft launches with no crewed spacecraft passing on the 'Moon' part of Space Race which was won by the Americans The Soviet public's reaction to the American moon-landing was mixed The Soviet government limited the release of information about it which affected the reaction A portion of the populace did not give it attention and another portion was angered