Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1992 No 05

Magazine Overview

Title: ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: №5
Volume: 1992 г.
Publisher: Organ of the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group
Price: Free price

This issue of "Fourth Dimension" magazine, published by the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group, focuses on various aspects of UFO phenomena, government secrecy, and alleged extraterrestrial encounters. The cover headline, "ОСКОЛКИ МУТНОГО ЗЕРЦАЛА" (Shards of a Muddy Mirror), introduces three main sections exploring different facets of the UFO mystery.

Article 1: "Oskolok pervyy: «Velikolepnye-12»" (First Shard: "Magnificent-12")

This section delves into the controversial "Majestic-12" document, which purportedly details the US government's secret investigations into UFOs and recovered alien bodies. The document, dated November 18, 1952, is said to have been presented to President Eisenhower. It suggests the existence of a secret group, "Majestic-12," composed of military, scientific, and presidential advisors, tasked with controlling information about UFOs. The article notes that if the document is a forgery, it was created by someone highly knowledgeable about the history of American ufology. The author cites Vice Admiral Rasco Hillenkoetter, the first director of the CIA, who reportedly stated in the New York Times (February 28, 1960) that high-ranking officers were concerned about UFOs but were pressured into silence due to official secrecy and public ridicule. The article questions when this silence will end.

Article 2: "Oskolok vtoroy: «krot» Guvera" (Second Shard: Hoover's "Mole")

This part of the magazine discusses a 1947 document, found in FBI files rather than Air Force archives, which hinted that high-ranking US government and military officials were aware of the reality of UFOs. The document, attributed to an Air Force officer referred to as a "mole," concluded that flying saucers were not a misinterpretation of natural phenomena. The objects were described as metallic, with exhaust trails resembling rocket gases. Their shapes were primarily ring-shaped, elliptical, or disc-like, flat on the bottom and domed on top, and they often oscillated during flight. The document suggested that some Air Force officers had concluded the reality of flying saucers by the summer of 1947 and that President Hoover might have been aware of the "project."

Article 3: "Oskolok tretiy: rasskaz vracha" (Third Shard: A Doctor's Story)

Ufologist Isabel Davis recounts a story told to her by a friend, a doctor and physiologist, in the late 1950s. The doctor was brought to a secret center and asked to examine strange, non-human body parts. After conducting her research with specialized equipment, she recorded her findings in a notebook. She was not allowed to take anything with her and was asked not to speak about the incident, partly because she lacked proof and didn't want to be dismissed as a fantasist.

Witness Account: D. Bolashin

A brief account from D. Bolashin describes seeing a glowing disc with two cubes on the sides, emitting a beam of light that illuminated the ground. He observed something extending from the object, making a clicking sound, before it rapidly ascended and disappeared.

Strange Find: M. K. Zasteba

A resident of the Kirovohrad region, M. K. Zasteba, found a spherical object in a field, approximately 40 cm in diameter, made of two carefully welded hemispheres. It had two pairs of through holes with melted edges. The object proved to be extremely hard, resisting a saw. The find was reported to a local newspaper and then to the Kirovohrad television studio, from where it was taken by scientists from a Kyiv institute.

Attention Gardeners!

This section is an advertisement for "Selstroy," a small enterprise offering garden houses, window frames, door frames, and lumber. It provides pricing and contact information for their services in Yaroslavl.

Private Announcement

An announcement offering mediation services for the sale, exchange, or barter of large wholesale batches of chemical goods for foreign industrial products, food, and consumer goods. Currency transactions are possible.

"Extraterrestrials and the UFO Problem"

This article discusses recent reports of successful attempts to contact UFOs and establish open communication. It highlights the methods used by various groups studying anomalous phenomena. A specific incident is described from September 9, 1990, near Zhevakhova mountain, where the "IGRA" (Initiative Group for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena) attempted contact. On a windy evening, psychics reportedly "heard" the date for contact. Upon arrival at the location, the wind died down, the sky cleared, and the temperature rose. At 8:30 PM, a silent, dark object with multi-colored lights flew overhead. "Stars" then appeared, moving in various trajectories, with two notably flying towards each other before diverging. A "triangle" object, similar to those reported over Belgium, then approached the group. It had three glowing circles with red flashing lights. A plane approached, but its searchlights could not reach the object. The encounter lasted thirty minutes. At 9:40 PM, a "supernumerary" star appeared in the Ursa Major constellation, moving between stars, identified as glowing circles with red flashing lights. Throughout these events, psychics reportedly received information indicating the presence of other life. The article concludes that the use of psychics in UFO research is a common method, as the human organism remains an indispensable tool for understanding unknown fields and interactions.

"Can You Fly With Us?"

This section details a series of UFO sightings and encounters in Russia. The first witness, former pilot Mikhail Golosov, reported seeing a large flying object on May 24, 1991, near a military airfield in Stavropol Krai, which radar did not detect. The object then appeared over Novy Egorlyk in the Salsk district, where it was seen by several villagers, including a senior agronomist and students. It was described as large, silent, with illuminated windows and a pale yellow glow. The UFO descended, hovered, and moved vertically downwards. Later, two young women, Sveta Chebannaya and Lyuda Kirilenko, witnessed a brown, disc-shaped UFO with red lights. The object landed, opened, and three beings in shiny suits emerged. They communicated telepathically, offering the women a trip, which they refused. The women were then returned to their original location. The UFO was last seen by workers in the Oryol district.

"Matter. Consciousness. Spirit."

This is a continuation of a dialogue with a "Higher Mind" that began in the April issue. The contactee, whose name is withheld, presents a dialogue about the nature of matter, consciousness, and spirit. The "Higher Mind" asserts that matter is secondary and exists according to "jungle laws" of destruction and consumption, lacking reason and spirituality. True humanity, it argues, lies in possessing spirit, reason, and consciousness, which distinguish humans from animals. The dialogue criticizes humanity's focus on material possessions and destructive tendencies, warning that Earth is becoming a "planet of grave diggers" due to pollution and radiation. It urges humanity to cease destructive actions, particularly the construction of nuclear power plants, and to prevent war, which would lead to the annihilation of humanity and the planet.

Editor's Note

The editor expresses skepticism about the "Matter. Consciousness. Spirit." dialogue, finding it filled with "dark spots and banalities." The editor questions the need to state that pollution is harmful, as it is obvious, and wonders about the nature of a being that is not matter. The editor also questions whether matter is to blame for human predatory behavior.

"Flying Saucer from 1933"

This article, originally published in the "Allentown Call Chronicle" on February 16, 1964, recounts a story from a witness (identified only as Mr. X) who claims to have entered a UFO in 1933. While driving near Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, his car's tire blew out. He noticed a pale violet glow in a field and investigated. He found a bell-shaped object, about 10 feet in diameter and 6 feet high, with a small, round door. Inside, he saw tubes and instruments but no windows. The cabin had marble-like walls and smelled of ammonia, with a low temperature. He observed no occupants. The exterior was cold and metallic. Mr. X, who was 18 at the time, now believes he encountered an extraterrestrial craft. He speculates that the occupants might have been reptilian, given the size of the hatch and the smell. He also suggests that the craft's propulsion system was far more advanced than current rocket technology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the UFO phenomenon from various angles, including alleged government cover-ups, eyewitness accounts, and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact. There's a recurring theme of questioning official narratives and seeking hidden truths. The philosophical article on matter, consciousness, and spirit suggests a spiritual or higher-dimensional perspective on existence, contrasting it with materialistic views. The editor's note, however, indicates a critical and analytical stance, questioning the content and logic of some of the more esoteric claims, suggesting a balanced approach to the presented material.