АнотомиЯ

Magazine Overview

Title: АнотомиЯ (Anomaliya)
Issue: № 1
Date: May 2002
Publisher: Уфологический комитет (Ufological Committee)
Country: Belarus
Language: Russian

This issue of Anomaliya Magazine, published by the Ufological Committee, presents a collection of reports on UFO (НЛО) and anomalous phenomena (АЯ) observed in Belarus between January and May 2002. The magazine emphasizes that the information is proprietary to the "Ufological Committee" and requires attribution for any republication.

Reports from January to May 2002

January-February Sightings

• Late December/Early January: S. Shagii recounts an experience near his city where he saw five glowing objects in a semi-circular formation moving at high speed. He initially doubted his senses due to the lack of streetlights but concluded it was an anomalous event.
• February 2-3: Sergey Asetsky, a Mogilev-based staff member, experienced an anomalous vision while traveling to Khotimsk. He saw a human face appear in the bus, which he later recognized as the person he was going to meet, an individual with extraordinary psychic abilities.
• Night of February 5-6: A Mozyr-based correspondent reported observing a bright object that appeared as a star from afar but looked like a split circle through optics. It was estimated to be at an altitude of 700 meters.
• February: Olga Belozertseva investigated a strange roadside incident in Mogilev involving a cross erected at the site of a motorcyclist's crash. Witnesses reported seeing lights and hearing rustling sounds.
• February 27: Around 6 PM in Minsk, a ball lightning was observed in the Masherov Avenue area, which reportedly illuminated the surroundings like daylight upon bursting.

March Sightings and Investigations

• March 3: P.A. Pon from Minsk described seeing a golden-orange, matte or smoky ball-shaped object emerge from the ground and then rapidly ascend and move north. He later found a grey-brown oily substance on his shoe from the landing site.
• March: Olga Belozertseva, from the Mogilev group for the study of the paranormal, reported an observation near the Lokhva river. She found footprints resembling human steps but with hooves in a canyon formed by a burst pipe. The tracks were later covered by sand.
• March: Andrey Gorbarchuk, a researcher from Mozyr, sent a photograph taken in the early 1990s at a now-closed ballroom dancing school. The photo showed images on the walls resembling a 'rock singer's' profile, possibly fingerprints. Investigations into this case are ongoing.
• March: Attempts were made to access the 'Krasnoye boloto' (Red swamp) near Mozyr, an area previously written about concerning 'mermaids'. The magazine notes that reports of mermaids continue to be received.
• March 20: Roman Kapterov, a student from Gorki, reported two incidents: his mother observed a UFO near the village of Maloye Bachovo that resembled a red child's spinning top; and he described poltergeist phenomena in Dubrovno, Vitebsk region, which included strange noises, whispers, and radio interference, lasting for nearly three years before ceasing after a house blessing.

April Investigations and Meetings

• April 4: The Gomel branch, in collaboration with the group 'Paramir', held a discussion on ufological issues. A report of a UFO sighting in Gomel was received from an ambulance crew.
• April 7: An expedition was conducted in Krichev, Mogilev region, to investigate ancient underground passages and collect information on anomalous phenomena in the area. Participants included Ilya Butov and Alexey Grakhovsky. They also investigated a report of a collapsed tunnel entrance in a garden where ancient weapons were reportedly seen.
• April: Three cases of ghost encounters were documented. One involved a 'haunted' house where a witness claimed to see a cat that disappeared when the light was turned on.
• April: Reports of 'mermaids' continue, with the 'Istina' group from Mogilev noting that children had disappeared near a lake in Dashkovka village, and fish scales were found on the shore.
• April 26-28: Regional representatives of the Ufological Committee met in Minsk to discuss reforms, including new approaches to studying anomalous phenomena, with a focus on poltergeists and UFOs. They decided to use ancient methods of protection against 'noisy spirits' and incorporate insights from 'new ufology' and 'spirit communicators'.

Ufological Committee Decisions on UFO Encounters

• First-degree contacts (direct sightings) will only be recorded.
• Second-degree contacts (with material evidence) will be recorded and selectively investigated.
• Third-degree contacts (direct interaction) will be the primary focus of research in the Republic.

Projects for 2002

Plans for the current year were also discussed.

Activity of the Ufological Committee

Expeditions

The committee conducts expeditions to sites of mysterious occurrences, using measuring equipment, common sense, and analytical skills. They invite interested individuals to join, with details posted on their website. Suggestions for investigation sites are also welcome.

Research

The committee claims to have developed a 'new' non-classical ufology, offering explanations for unexplained cases of alien contact, poltergeist activity, UFOs, and encounters with mermaids and spirits. They are seeking individuals who have witnessed such events but are afraid to speak out, offering a platform to compare their experiences with similar cases in Belarus.

Monitoring

The Ufological Committee monitors strange occurrences across Belarus. Their system involves regional groups reporting significant events to a central point or directly to their PO Box in Minsk. Information is then disseminated through their website. The committee emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and has developed special questionnaires for witnesses.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue highlights the Ufological Committee's active role in investigating and documenting anomalous phenomena in Belarus. The committee appears to be a dedicated organization focused on collecting firsthand accounts and conducting field research. Their approach involves a blend of empirical investigation and an openness to less conventional explanations, as evidenced by their interest in folklore, psychic abilities, and historical methods of dealing with the paranormal. The magazine's stance is one of serious inquiry into unexplained events, encouraging public participation and aiming to provide a platform for understanding these phenomena within Belarus.