Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1990 No 00

Magazine Overview

This issue marks the debut of "Fourth Dimension" (Четвертое измерение), a new newspaper format replacing the "Ufological Information Leaflet." Published by the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group, it aims for improved quality and a wider circulation, with a cover price of 1 ruble. The editorial expresses a desire to attract new readers and friends by covering a broader range of topics, while still dedicating a significant portion to ufological materials. The publication pledges to improve its quality, increase its print run, and potentially its periodicity, contingent on increased circulation. They emphasize a commitment to maximum goodwill, tolerance, conscientiousness, and factual accuracy, while avoiding squabbles.

Sensational UFO Encounter in Yaroslavl

The lead story details a "SENSATION: a night walk... on a UFO" in Yaroslavl. Irina Anatolyevna Zinovyeva, a resident, claims that on the night of November 19-20, 1990, she was awakened and led by a tall, white-clad woman to a clearing where a large, luminous white sphere, about 10 meters in diameter, hovered. She was allegedly drawn into the sphere, traveled to an unknown planet, communicated with intelligent beings, and was returned to the same clearing by morning, still wearing her wet slippers. The investigation was led by Yuri Alexandrovich Smirnov, head of the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group, with significant contributions from Viktor Borisovich Nitovshchikov. Magnetic and gravitational anomalies were not detected at the site, nor were visible material traces. However, a slight decrease in radiation background was noted within the landing zone, which was an ellipse measuring 21 by 12 meters. The report includes a transcript of a conversation with Zinovyeva, who recalls interacting with a being named Erganed via a screen and being told they were from the constellation Canis Major. The report also touches upon the possibility of this event being a dream or hallucination, but the subsequent investigation of the clearing yielded "literally stunning results."

Tveritsky Forest Incident

Another report from the Tveritsky forest, attributed to V. B. Nitovshchikov, describes an event on October 28, 1990. Vera Vasilyevna Sokolova (name changed for privacy) and two colleagues were walking when they noticed unusual movement in the bushes. A small, blue, spherical object with tentacles and a bright blue "eye" emerged and hovered near them. The object then disappeared. The women were frightened and felt unwell afterward, experiencing a sense of heaviness and anxiety. They had previously been skeptics but now had doubts. The report notes that the area itself seems to possess something mysterious, and visitors are advised to avoid it until further analysis, as some expedition members experienced elevated heart rates and nausea after spending time there.

Incident Near Shchedrino

A. N. Pyatkin, a resident of Karabikha, reported an incident on the night of June 15-16, 1984, near the village of Shchedrino. He saw a milky white light in the bushes and approached it to find a parachute-shaped object, about 20 meters in diameter and 6 meters high, glowing brightly. He threw a matchbox at it, and the object vanished. His electronic watch and a microcalculator malfunctioned significantly in the vicinity. Upon returning to the police post, he found two officers who had also witnessed a red ball and a UFO. The officers were reportedly intimidated by plainclothes individuals (implied to be KGB) into reporting the sighting as a ball lightning. A UFO investigation group later visited the site, confirming the presence of scorched grass and a tubular structure. The report suggests a possible contact with a probe UFO and that Pyatkin received "leading information for society" through an effect of induction.

Yerevan UFO Encounter

Under the heading "Contact with... the Unknown Mind," the magazine relays an account from Svetlana Georgievna Geletsyan about an event in Yerevan on May 12, 1990. Four third-graders playing in the schoolyard saw a UFO resembling "paired saucers" land nearby. Four "robot-like" beings emerged, one of which approached the children. This being had a small, square head with three eyes and a screen on its chest. It demonstrated the ability to turn a stone into sand with a beam from its eye. The being then interacted with one of the boys, levitating him, and another boy pulled him down. The beings then re-entered the UFO, which departed. The children sustained red marks, possibly from burns, on their bodies.

UFO-MINIDAJDGEST: Review of UFO Publications

This section, compiled by Victor Nitovshchikov, reviews recent UFO-related articles in Russian media. It mentions reports of UFOs in Petrozavodsk, a "flying saucer" with a "cat's eye" observed over a factory, and observations of large, dirigible-like UFOs. It also highlights articles discussing time travel, the possibility of UFOs traveling through space-time, and the application of biolocation in investigating geopathogenic zones. The review touches upon the "Zigalev Readings" and interviews with UFO researchers like V. G. Azhazha and K. Feoktistov, who discuss UFOs in the context of space travel and information packets.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the phenomenon of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance emphasizes a commitment to factual reporting, open discussion, and the advancement of ufology. There's a recurring theme of skepticism versus belief, with several accounts aiming to provide evidence for the reality of UFOs and alien intelligence. The publication appears to be a platform for disseminating information and fostering a community of researchers and enthusiasts interested in unexplained aerial phenomena and related topics. The magazine advocates for a rational yet open-minded approach to these subjects, encouraging reader participation through letters and contributions.