Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1991 No 09

Magazine Overview

'Fourth Dimension' (Chetvertoe Izmerenie), issue No. 9 from 1991, is the organ of the Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs. The magazine covers various aspects of UFO phenomena, anomalous events, and related scientific and philosophical inquiries.

English Oval near Eysk

The lead article details an incident from June 27, 1990, where an expedition from the Eysk Club investigated a mysterious flattened wheat field near Eysk. A witness reported a white glow resembling electric welding on the night of June 20th. The field, shaped like an oval with maximum dimensions of about 40x35 meters, showed flattened wheat stalks arranged in spirals. Two distinct circular tracks, about 40 cm wide and separated by 40 cm, were observed within the oval. The soil within these tracks was highly compacted and lighter in color, with the wheat already shedding its grain, unlike the standing, greener wheat in the center and elsewhere. Radiation measurements with a DP-5 dosimeter showed no increase above background levels, and even an absence on the light-colored tracks, suggesting a shielding effect.

Analysis of soil and grain samples from the Eysk club revealed significant anomalies. The content of calcium, iron, and cobalt was much lower in samples from the zone compared to control samples taken 200 meters away. Titanium and tungsten were absent in the zone samples. This element depletion, particularly on the tracks, led to the hypothesis that these tracks were involved in the 'collection' of elements, possibly through structures capable of absorbing radiation, as theorized by Belarusian physicist A.I. Veinik.

• The article includes a description of the soil and wheat conditions:
• Two meters from the edge: loose, black, soft, fine-grained soil; green wheat, laid against the clockwise direction.
• In the center: black, coarse-grained, soft soil; ripe wheat, standing.
• In the tracks: gray, highly compacted soil without visible mechanical impact; ripe wheat, grain shed, laid clockwise.

Schematic drawings of mysterious circles found in southern England, taken from 'Flying Saucer Review', are also presented.

UFO over Yaroslavl

Despite a general decline in UFO activity, V.M. Patrin reported witnessing a bright white ball-shaped object flying rapidly across the zenith of Yaroslavl on July 9, 1991, within a 10-second period, leaving no trace. The witness was certain it was an unidentified object due to the absence of any visible trail or smoke, which would typically follow meteors or large bolides.

Attention Readers

Due to sharp increases in paper, printing, and postal costs, the subscription price for the newspaper has doubled. For 1992, 10 issues of 'Fourth Dimension' will be published at a yearly subscription cost of 20 rubles. Subscriptions can be made via postal transfer to specified addresses in Yaroslavl. Half-year subscriptions are available for 10 rubles. The magazine also seeks cooperatives or small enterprises willing to print the newspaper on favorable terms to help maintain current pricing. The small enterprise 'Fourth Dimension' is also accepting requests for lectures on UFOs and anomalous phenomena.

Short News Items

• In June, American ufologist Ed. Komarek visited Krasnodar, donating over 30 UFO-related books to local researchers. He also brought two documentary films about Operation Majestic-12.
• The Krasnodar group is creating plasticine and wax sculptures of aliens for museums, with prices ranging from 700 to 3,000 rubles.
• From October 10-12, 1991, a All-Union conference on energy-information processes in nature and society, energy inversion, and non-traditional energy 'ENIO-91' will be held in Krasnodar. Topics include fundamental physics problems, human-universe relations, anomalous phenomena, and ufology.

Bibliography

The magazine provides a bibliography of books and journals related to ufology and other fields. It highlights the journal 'Urania', which will publish three issues in 1991 and six in 1992, covering topics from various thinkers and astrologers. The series 'Books of Urania' will release a four-book course on 'General Astrology' by Avessalom Podvodny. A portion of the proceeds from 'Urania' goes to humanitarian and charitable causes.

'Path to Oneself'

Readers are recommended to subscribe to the bi-monthly journal 'Path to Oneself' ('Put' k Sebe'), which focuses on self-improvement and changing circumstances. Subscription details and payment methods are provided.

Book Release

A book by E.F. Bachurin, 'Beyond the Absurd Present' ('Po tu storonu absurdnogo nastoyashchego'), a commentary on Jacques Vallee's 'Passport to Magonia', has been published in Perm.

1987-1990 UFO Activity

• This section provides a chronological overview of UFO sightings in various regions of Russia and neighboring countries. Key incidents include:
• June 1987 (Vologda Oblast): 'Headless' beings emerging from descending spheres, followed by mass landings. A UFO resembling an 'egg' hovered over a residential area in Vologda.
• August 1987 (Orenburg): A disk-shaped UFO was observed.
• September 1987 (Yaroslavl Oblast): A sphere-shaped UFO was sighted.
• September 27, 1989 (Voronezh): A UFO landed in the city center, with humanoids observed. The following day, five UFOs were seen in the Tomsk region.
• October 19, 1989 (Yaroslavl): A probe-like UFO resembling an aerial bomb flew low over the city.
• November 1989 (Irkutsk Oblast and Vitebsk): Radio tags on radar screens and a diamond-shaped UFO were reported.
• 1990 (Abakan): A disk-shaped UFO was observed.
• April 1990 (Abakan): Three mysterious triangles appeared, followed by a single triangle sighted later.
• May 1990 (Yerevan): Children reported contact with humanoids from a ball-shaped UFO.
• August 1990 (Ukraine and Krasnoyarsk Krai): Triangle-shaped UFOs were sighted.

The section notes that UFO activity was at a minimum at the end of 1990, but public interest remained high, suggesting the phenomenon is real and independent of human consciousness.

News and Announcements

• Moscow ufologist Zinovy Zakharov is traveling to America to film a documentary about Soviet ufologists.
• A festival of spiritual culture dedicated to the 160th anniversary of Helena Blavatsky's birth was held in Dnepropetrovsk.
• A regional seminar for psychics and biotherapists in Karelia on 'Spiritual Culture and Healing' is planned for October-November 1991.
• The magazine is seeking direct intervention from extraterrestrial forces and predicts a potential surge in UFO activity in the coming years, possibly through direct influence on society.
• Readers are encouraged to report any unusual sightings to the Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs, providing detailed descriptions, dates, colors, sizes, and drawings if possible.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes the reality and significance of the UFO phenomenon, presenting it not as a product of imagination but as a complex, intelligent force influencing human society. The editorial stance is one of active investigation and reporting of sightings, scientific analysis of physical evidence, and philosophical contemplation of the phenomenon's implications. There is a clear interest in documenting historical UFO activity and promoting further research and public engagement through conferences and publications. The magazine also highlights the growing interest in paranormal phenomena, spiritual culture, and alternative healing methods, suggesting a broader connection between these topics and the study of UFOs. The increasing costs of publication and the search for external support indicate the challenges faced by such specialized publications in the early 1990s.