Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1991 No 10

Magazine Overview

Title: ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: No. 10
Volume/Year: 1991
Publisher: Organ of the Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs
Price: 1 ruble

Main Cover Story: UFO - A Global Problem of Our Time

The lead article, "НЛО — ГЛОБАЛЬНАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА СОВРЕМЕННОСТИ" (UFO - A GLOBAL PROBLEM OF OUR TIME), highlights the growing international attention to UFOs. It notes the formation of a UFO party in Japan, represented by Mr. Tokuo Moriwaki, and the recent registration of the All-Union Ufological Association (SA СФА ВЯ) in the USSR under certificate number 62. This association aims to unite efforts in researching UFOs, coordinate scientific and public organizations, and foster international cooperation. The article includes the text of a proposed resolution by SA СФА ВЯ, emphasizing mutual sharing of research results, providing scientific articles in convenient formats (typed, video, photo, fax) in Russian or English with summaries in the other language, and potentially French and German. It also proposes collaborative work for better explanation of phenomena using instrumental methods and joint planning of international meetings and conferences.

The article also mentions that USSR Minister Sergey Lushchikov, when presenting the registration document to the association's president, cosmonaut Pavel Romanovich Popovich, recalled his student days listening to ufologist Vladimir Azhazha, who now heads 'Soyuzufotsentr'.

Editorial Note on Price Increase

A note to readers explains that due to the sharp increase in paper and printing costs, the price of the newspaper has been raised again. The editorial team apologizes for this and states that prices can only stabilize if readers help find sponsors or advertisers.

Fictional Story: COSMOS SHUTIT (The Cosmos Plays Tricks)

This section features a narrative about a space patrol ship named 'Luk', piloted by Ksanter and crewed by Scholz. They are on patrol in a dangerous area with high radiation. Ksanter, an experienced pilot, shares stories and legends with the younger Scholz about space travel and mysterious encounters. They discuss the concept of 'pre-cosmic lines' where strange events are said to occur.

The story takes a turn when they detect a damaged, old Earth rocket, the 'Gould', drifting in space. They observe a mysterious, unknown ship approaching the 'Gould'. This unknown vessel, described as a 'scaly sphere', deploys a figure that repairs the 'Gould'. The pilots of 'Luk' are astonished, realizing this entity is saving the 'Gould' from destruction. Ksanter decides to erase all records of the event, stating that the inhabitants of Earth should not know, and the crew of the 'Gould' will believe 'Luk' was responsible for the repair.

Ksanter reveals that the mysterious rescuer is what pilots call the 'Flying Dutchman', a legend of the cosmos. The unknown ship then departs at extreme speed, heading north towards Sirius.

Reports from the Field:

UFOs in Yalta

This section details a series of UFO sightings in Yalta, Crimea. A particularly long observation occurred on October 11, 1990, and was repeated on May 22, 1991, between 8 PM and 10 PM. Many residents witnessed a bright orange star appear near the horizon, which developed into a pulsating, disc-shaped UFO. It would glow for 2-3 minutes, then disappear, only to reappear after 10-12 minutes. A smaller, second star was observed approaching the UFO from the south, then receding. Observers noted that the UFO appeared to have 'illuminator-like' dots and slowly descended and vanished. Coincidentally, a strong wind in Yalta also ceased during this sighting.

• Other reported sightings in Yalta include:
• February 4, 5, 6, and 9, 1991: A large, shape-changing star observed.
• March 1, 1991: A huge orange star moving over the mountains at night.
• April 2, 1991: A glowing sphere observed over Sosnyak at 3 AM.
• April 3, 1991: A glowing object observed in the sky over Yalta.
• April 21, 1991: An orange sphere observed over the Iograph ridge.
• April 24, 1991: A string of small, bright lights flying over the sea.
• The report encourages Yalta residents to remain vigilant for future UFO visits.

Who or What Drives Klara Malikova's Hand?

This article investigates anomalous phenomena in Omsk, starting in January 1991. Resident Sergey Markus reported a poltergeist in his apartment, with a wardrobe falling and objects moving. After a visit from a sorcerer named A. Khinevich, the activity subsided, but Markus began observing glowing orbs near his building.

On April 23, a peculiar explosion occurred in the apartment of the Krutikovs. The explosion selectively affected objects: a plaster wall bent and shifted, a reinforced concrete wall moved, and windows shattered, with glass found 150 meters away. Doors were blown off their frames, yet the residents, Mikhail and Irina, were unharmed. Of three televisions in the room, two were destroyed, while one remained undamaged. Police and sappers found no traces of explosives. Other unusual events included neighbors hearing doorbells ring minutes before the explosion, with no one found at the door. Mikhail and Irina reported seeing a dark sphere with three bright spots before the blast, and a glow in the corner. Mikhail was thrown back when he approached it. Several neighbors saw a glowing sphere moving away after the explosion. Local television filmed a segment for a documentary, and the incident was also reported on the national news program 'Vremya'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, cosmic mysteries, and unexplained events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting both factual reports of sightings and fictionalized narratives that explore the psychological and speculative aspects of space encounters. There's a clear interest in international cooperation in UFO research, as evidenced by the inclusion of the SA СФА ВЯ resolution. The magazine also acknowledges the role of pilot testimonies and legends in understanding these phenomena, suggesting that while technology provides data, human imagination and intuition play a crucial part in interpreting the unknown. The inclusion of reports from different locations like Yalta and Omsk indicates a broad scope of coverage within the ufological community.