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East European Association of Paranormal Phenomena Researchers
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Summary
This bulletin from the East European Association of Paranormal Phenomena Researchers (EEAPR) provides an overview of organizational matters and international issues. It details a visit by Czech ufologists to Belarus and Russia, and discusses international problems such as the 'Jumping Man' or 'Perak' phenomenon from WWII in Czechoslovakia. The bulletin also highlights organizational activities in Russia, including a new website and expeditions, and reports from Belarus, Latvia, and the Czech Republic concerning UFO sightings, encounters with strange creatures, and unusual aerial phenomena.
Magazine Overview
This bulletin, issue 6/2008 dated October 10, 2008, is published by the East European Association of Paranormal Phenomena Researchers (EEAPR). It serves to inform members and interested parties about the association's activities, problems, and significant events, while also inviting contributions and questions.
Organizational Issues
The bulletin reports on a visit by Czech ufologists to Belarus and Russia from August 25 to September 5, 2008. The itinerary included visits to Smolensk, Volgograd, Volzhsky, Astrakhan, Moscow, and Minsk. During this trip, they met with colleagues from Cosmopoisk Volzhsky and UFOKOM Belarus in Minsk. A link is provided for further details: http://www.kpufo.eu/veas/htm/hist_a.htm.
International Problems
The Jumping Man (Perak)
An article discusses the phenomenon of 'Perak' or 'Jumping Man' observed in Czechoslovakia during World War II. It describes the creature as being able to make large jumps of several meters, even clearing railway cars, and notes that it was never captured by the fascists. Information on its whereabouts after the war is unknown, and readers are invited to share any information they might have.
Agrosymbols (UFOlats, Latvia)
UFOLATS (Latvia) draws the attention of cereologists to the necessity of снимать (removing/taking) diagrams of lodging and stem deformation when investigating pictograms. They express gratitude for any information on this matter.
From the Life of Our Organizations
Russia
A new website for Mikhail Gershtein, chairman of the UFOlogical commission of the Russian Geological Society, is announced: http://miger.ru. Additionally, issue number 32 of the collection "TONNEL" has been released and is available at http://tonnel-ufo.narod.ru/tonn_32.html. Expeditions to the 'Valley of Death' following the tracks of Czech researchers yielded no new findings.
Belarus
From August 22-24, 2008, a congress titled 'Belarus-Cosmopoisk' was held near Baranovichi. More information can be found at: http://www.ufo-com.net/articles/detail.php?ID=1408.
Latvia
An expedition searching for the Latvian Bigfoot resulted in Latvian witnesses describing an encounter with a strange creature. Details are available at: http://www.necton.lv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=264.
Furthermore, UFOLATS reports that false UFO sightings from Latvia are often identified as airplanes with their headlights on. They urge researchers in other countries to pay attention to similar cases. A video of one such case is linked: http://www.ufo.lv/rus/news/ufolats/2008/?15204. The third annual UFOLATS summer camp also took place: http://www.ufo.lv/rus/news/ufolats/2008/?15329.
Czech Republic
Cases of strange red lights observed in the sky have been identified as hot air balloons (small montgolfiers) released by Vietnamese and Chinese residents in the Czech Republic during celebrations. A link is provided: http://www.fantastickafakta.cz/2008/08/zarici-ufo.html.
In the village of Lanice, residents reported hearing a strange hum. Initially suspected to be from the nearby nuclear power plant turbines, scientific investigation revealed the cause to be a faulty water pipeline gasket, a similar issue previously encountered in Minsk, Belarus. More details: http://tn.nova.cz/zpravy/regionalni/vesnici-na-vysocine-ve-ktere-strasi-zacali-zkoumat-vedci.html.
A meeting of researchers was held in the town of Khoteborzh from September 19-21, 2008. Information is available at: http://www.kpufo.cz/whb/akcehb.htm.
The bulletin concludes by inviting readers' opinions.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this bulletin include organizational updates, international UFOlogy, and reports of unexplained phenomena from various Eastern European countries. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information sharing, encouraging collaboration among researchers and inviting public participation in gathering and verifying data on paranormal events. There is a clear emphasis on documenting and investigating sightings, from alleged Bigfoot encounters to aerial phenomena and unusual sounds.
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Key Incidents
A congress 'Belarus-Cosmopoisk' was held.
Expedition for Latvian Bigfoot: Latvian witnesses describe an encounter with a strange creature.
Cases of strange red lights in the sky were revealed to be hot air balloons with candles (small montgolfiers) released by Vietnamese and Chinese residents.
A meeting of researchers took place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the 'Jumping Man' phenomenon in Czechoslovakia?
During World War II, a strange creature called 'Perak' (Jumping Man) was frequently sighted in Czechoslovakia. It was never caught by the fascists and was known for making long jumps of several meters, even clearing railway cars.
What are UFOlats (Latvia) advising cereologists?
UFOLATS (Latvia) advises cereologists to pay attention to the necessity of taking diagrams of lodging and stem deformation when investigating pictograms.
What recent events have occurred within the EEAPR's member organizations?
In Russia, a new website for the chairman of the UFOlogical commission of the Russian Geological Society has been launched, and a new issue of the 'TONNEL' collection is available. In Belarus, a congress 'Belarus-Cosmopoisk' was held. Latvia reported on an expedition for the Latvian Bigfoot and noted a rise in false UFO reports attributed to airplanes. The Czech Republic addressed cases of strange red lights in the sky, identified as balloons, and a meeting of researchers took place in Khoteborzh.
What is the purpose of this bulletin?
This bulletin aims to inform readers about the problems and important events in the life of the association, and is open to news, tasks, and questions from readers. This issue presents an overview of problems, discussion conclusions, new articles, and other matters of international significance.
In This Issue
Organisations
- East European Association of Paranormal Phenomena Researchers
- Cosmopoisk
- UFOKOM Belarus
- Russian Geological Society
- TONNEL
- UFOlats
- Belarus-Cosmopoisk
Locations
- Belarus
- Russia
- Smolensk
- Volgograd
- Volzhsky
- Astrakhan
- Moscow
- Minsk
- Latvia
- Chechnya
- Baranovichi
- Valley of Death
- Czech Republic
- Lanice
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