Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1991 No 03

Magazine Overview

Title: ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: № 3
Date: Март 1991 (March 1991)
Publisher: Орган Ярославской группы по изучению НЛО (Organ of the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group)
Price: 50 коп.

This issue of the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group's publication, 'Fourth Dimension,' delves into the significant wave of UFO activity reported over Belgium in late 1989 and early 1990, under the headline 'НАЛЕТЫ БЕЗ ПАНИКИ' (Raids Without Panic). The magazine also includes a polemical letter from a reader named V. Musinsky, criticizing anonymous detractors and defending the publication's approach.

Polemics: 'You are a coward, Mr. Anonymous!'

The issue opens with a response to an anonymous letter that criticized the magazine. V. Musinsky defends the publication's existence, attributing its survival to reader support and financial contributions. He dismisses the anonymous critic's accusations of 'primitive Bolshevism' and 'mockery of the country,' suggesting the critic lacks factual counterarguments and resorts to personal attacks. Musinsky highlights the magazine's growing readership and its role as a platform for serious discussion on anomalous phenomena.

Belgian UFO Raids Without Panic

The main feature details the intense period of UFO sightings in southeastern Belgium, beginning in October 1989. Numerous reports flooded in, involving civilians, gendarmes, and police. Key incidents include:

• October 1989: A strange object observed near Verviers.
• November 7, 1989: Two gendarmes and two police officers in Essene witnessed a large, luminous object.
• November 26, 1989: Witnesses in Zolder, Limburg, reported a 20-meter diameter UFO at low altitude.
• November 6, 1989: Gendarmes in Yulen saw a large, illuminated craft.
• February 9, 1990: Over 50 people, including football players, observed a UFO during a match in Brussels.
• March 18, 1990: A triangular object with lights was seen over Liège.
• April 14-16, 1990: A motorcyclist and gendarmes near Namur reported a coal-shaped object with flashing lights.

The article notes the involvement of the Belgian Ministry of Defense, which launched an official investigation. Radar systems, including those of the Air Force, detected unusual objects. In one notable incident on March 30-31, 1990, F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a UFO. Despite the jets' advanced capabilities, the object displayed extraordinary speed (up to 1800 km/h) and maneuverability, evading radar lock and visual detection. The pilots reported seeing a large object with changing lights and extreme acceleration.

Scientists like Professor Messén from Louvain University analyzed photographic evidence, suggesting that UFOs might emit infrared radiation, explaining the poor quality of many photos. The article cites the Belgian Air Force Chief of Staff, Colonel de Brover, stating that "Our defense systems are powerless against these objects." It also references older US reports from 1952 and 1947, suggesting that UFOs are intelligently controlled and avoid detection.

The publication of these events in newspapers like 'Le Soir' and 'Paris Match' brought international attention, with Russian ufologists also showing interest. The article concludes by posing the question: "Perhaps we are not alone in the Universe?"

Other UFO-Related News and Articles

This section of the magazine covers various other UFO and anomalous phenomena reports:

• "What's New About UFOs" (UFO Digest):
• A report from "Trud" (January 16, 1991) discusses the "Majestic-12" secret American UFO project.
• "Komsomolskaya Pravda" (February 6, 1991) features a report on a "sorcerer" named Uncle Vasya who allegedly trained villagers to encounter forest spirits and mentions a possible ice meteorite impact in Tunguska.
• "Rabochaya Tribuna" (March 7, 1991) publishes an article about the Bulgarian clairvoyant Momera Pencheva.
• "Trud" (February 14, 1991) reports on a commune in the village of Aibga, near the Russian-Abkhazian border, founded by members of "cosmic yoga" who claim to be connected to the Cosmos.
• "Ufology" (Issue #1, February 1991) features an article about the "Great Cosmic Race" and the concept of "star children."
• "Trud" (January 16, 1991) also mentions a case of spontaneous human combustion.
• "Ufology" (Issue #2, February 1991) discusses the "Belgian Triangle" UFO, suggesting it might be a prototype of a new generation of American stealth aircraft.
• "Ufology" (Issue #2, February 1991) presents an article by T. Musatov titled "I am a psychic," detailing methods for developing psychic abilities.
• The magazine "Tekhnika Molodezhi" (No. 1, 1991) published a photo of a UFO over Moscow.
• "Studentsky Meridian" (No. 2, 1991) continues articles on UFOs by P. Gubanov.
• The magazine "Znaniye" and "Man and Nature" (No. 1 and 2, 1991) feature articles on UFOs and other anomalous phenomena.

• "The Newcomer" (Issue #2, 1991): This section discusses the case of a 16-year-old boy named Alexander from Kakhovka, who claims to be in contact with "Cosmic Reason" and a "Space Being" named Storic. The narrative describes unusual events in his apartment, including disembodied whistling and the appearance of mysterious drawings.

• "Ice Meteorite Over Tunguska?": An article by G. Ivanova and V. Nelyubin proposes a theory that the 1908 Tunguska event was caused by the fall of an ice meteorite, based on the discovery of a large, circular crater.

• "Spiritualism and the 'Fourth Dimension'": An article discusses the concept of the "Fourth Dimension" and its relation to spiritualism, mentioning figures like Helena Blavatsky and Sri Aurobindo.

• "Mysterious Phenomenon Over Leningrad": An account of a strange event involving a "black ship" observed over Leningrad, with details about its appearance and the reactions of witnesses.

• "The Phenomenon of the 'Fourth Dimension'": This section explores the concept of the fourth dimension and its potential connection to anomalous phenomena and consciousness.

• "The 'Fourth Dimension' and the 'Fourth State'": Further exploration of the concept of the fourth dimension and its implications.

• "The 'Fourth Dimension' and the 'Fourth State'": A continuation of the discussion on the fourth dimension and its relation to consciousness and reality.

• "The 'Fourth Dimension' and the 'Fourth State'": Another installment on the topic, suggesting a link between the fourth dimension and altered states of consciousness.

• "The 'Fourth Dimension' and the 'Fourth State'": The final part of this series, likely delving deeper into the philosophical and speculative aspects of the fourth dimension.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings, anomalous phenomena, and related scientific and speculative theories. There's a clear editorial stance in favor of open investigation and discussion of these topics, often challenging skepticism and official dismissals. The publication seems to champion the idea that UFOs are a real and significant phenomenon, possibly of extraterrestrial origin, and encourages readers to engage critically with the subject matter. The inclusion of reader letters and diverse reports suggests an effort to present a broad spectrum of information and perspectives within the field of ufology.