Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1991 No 08

Magazine Overview

'Четвертое Измерение' (Fourth Dimension), Issue No. 8, dated August 1991, is the organ of the Yaroslavl Group for UFO Research. Priced at 70 kopecks, it focuses on information related to UFOs and anomalous phenomena. The cover headline is "ИНФОРМАЦИЯ ВНУТРИ НАС" (Information Within Us).

Information Within Us

The lead article, "Information Within Us," by an unnamed author, discusses two paths to acquiring information: through instruments and through a "different path" of direct perception by a sensitive individual. It posits that the universe is a giant hologram and each person is a "window frame" within it. The author references a collection of articles on "Biolocation: From Miracles to Science" which suggests information is an inseparable part of matter and energy, forming an "information field." Several methods of information retrieval are listed, including: pendulum observations, telepathic communication, sensing information in one's hands, retrieving information from photographs, receiving insights during dreams, psychography, and visual information appearing internally or externally. Some of these, like visual information and the ability of "calculators" to perform complex computations mentally, are described as rare abilities.

N. Sochevanov, a Candidate of Geological-Mineralogical Sciences, notes that some of these information retrieval methods (like psychography and dream insights) are accessible to most people, while others require extensive training or are rare gifts.

Were the Visitors on Stavropol?

This article by S. Tankhilevich reports on a series of unusual events in Stavropol Krai in May 1991. Anatoly Alekseevich Vyshnyakov, General Director of TPO "Stavropolavtotrans," recounts witnessing five small, plasma-like spheres accompanying a larger one, which then revealed itself as an unusual flying object. He describes it as having steel-colored humps, a central cylinder, a massive nozzle, and a white spot resembling a medical lamp. The craft, shaped like an irregular rhombus, moved silently and disappeared over the horizon. Vyshnyakov estimates the sighting occurred at 21:05 and lasted about a minute.

Similar sightings were reported in Budennovsk. The newspaper "Sovetskoye Prikumye" documented crop circles and rectangular patterns on a field in the "Prikumsky" sovkhoz, where wheat was flattened, suggesting a UFO landing. The article mentions that residents of the Kirovsky district also reported UFO sightings, and several callers to the editorial office claimed a UFO landed 16 km from Stavropol on May 24th.

The author sends this report to "Fourth Dimension" for further investigation, noting that their English colleagues have little information on Russian crop circles. The editorial team plans to query leading ufologists and international colleagues, particularly about the crop circle reports.

Yam in the Krapivinsky District

This section, attributed to V. N. Salnikov, G. N. Ostashev, and G. G. Tokarenko from Tomsk, discusses the formation of UFO landing sites, linking them to geological structures and electromagnetic systems. It proposes that UFOs might be generated by the Earth's "cytosphere," mantle, and core, similar to electrical processes during thunderstorms.

A specific example is given of a "yam" (pit) on the fields of the Bannovsky sovkhoz in the Krapivinsky district, Kemerovo Oblast. The pit is described as 6 meters deep with a diameter of 3.5 meters (north-south) and 3.2 meters (west-east). The soil within the pit had vanished, leaving a flat bottom. The pit's vertical cross-section resembles a wine glass, with a wider lower part and a narrower upper part. Biolocation mapping revealed a field intensity pattern with increased values in the cardinal directions.

Star Stone

This article by Yuri Smirnov discusses two unusual mineral samples: one found near Tula weighing 38 grams, and another, the "Vashk" sample, found in the Komi ASSR in 1976. The Tula sample, discovered by schoolchildren, emits brilliant sparks when rubbed and is a source of ultraviolet radiation. Initial analysis by geologist L. A. Krul indicated it contained rare-earth elements and impurities like aluminum, bismuth, strontium, molybdenum, lithium, copper, platinum, nickel, lead, chromium, zirconium, indium, potassium, sodium, yttrium, and ytterbium. It also contained isotopes of uranium (233, 235, 238).

Further research at the Institute of Microelectronics of the USSR Academy of Sciences in Yaroslavl and Moscow using mass spectrometry and X-ray diffraction revealed striking similarities between the Tula and Vashk samples. The elemental composition, particularly the ratio of rare-earth elements like lanthanum, neodymium, cerium, and praseodymium, was found to be nearly identical. The samples contained isotopes not typically found in terrestrial minerals, and the presence of transuranic elements (beyond number 261) was noted.

According to V. N. Fomenko, a Candidate of Geological-Mineralogical Sciences, the Vashk sample exhibits magnetic properties that vary significantly by direction and suggests it was produced by cold stamping under immense pressure. He posits that such a material could be used for magnetic cooling at extremely low temperatures. The article speculates that these samples might be fragments of alien technology or even contain encoded information.

The researchers concluded that these materials are not terrestrial and could not have been produced by Earth technology. The article also references the possibility of these materials being related to the Tunguska event, suggesting a possible explosion of an alien spacecraft.

Eternal Enigma

This section by V. Potekhin explores "information contacts" with individuals who claim to receive information from non-terrestrial sources, often referred to as "Masters" or "Spirits." The author recounts cases of a 12-year-old boy who experiences "space flights" and communicates with a "Master" appearing as a dark sphere with a double halo. The boy receives answers to his questions, which are often visual and symbolic.

A 37-year-old woman from Yaroslavl also reports receiving information, particularly about astrological influences, after a UFO encounter. The article highlights that these contacts can occur spontaneously and provide insights into personal futures or advice on life choices. The author notes that such abilities are not limited to a few individuals and can manifest in various ways, including dreams and intuitive guidance.

Potekhin discusses the nature of this information, suggesting it is a form of "free information about our future." He draws parallels to ancient Greek philosophy, citing Socrates' description of a "genius" that always warned him against certain actions. The article also references the Bulgarian psychic Baba Vanga, who claims to see and communicate with entities.

The author concludes that these phenomena, whether from "Masters," "Spirits," or other unknown sources, represent a form of receiving vital, free information about our future. He suggests that dreams, in particular, can be a conduit for such insights, making everyone a potential seer or prophet. The article ends with a philosophical reflection on the unknown, with the editor stating that there is nothing unknowable, only the yet-to-be-known.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of the unexplained, psychic phenomena, and potential extraterrestrial contact. It presents eyewitness accounts, scientific investigations into anomalous materials, and personal testimonies of individuals claiming contact with non-human intelligence. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating these phenomena, encouraging reader participation, and seeking scientific explanations while acknowledging the limitations of current knowledge. The publication aims to document and analyze reports of UFOs and related anomalies, often linking them to broader concepts like information fields and consciousness.