Четвертое измерение

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Четвертое измерение" (Fourth Dimension), published by "Российская газета" as a supplement to "Заводская правда" from Yaroslavl, focuses on UFO phenomena and potential extraterrestrial contact. The cover prominently features the headline "ЗА ГРАНЬЮ НЕВЕДОМОГО" (Beyond the Unknown) and the issue is dated 1993, number 4.

Personal Encounter with an Alien

The lead article details a personal account from Sergey A. Ponedelin, a resident of Yaroslavl, who claims to have encountered an extraterrestrial being named Gnets-13 on the night of August 13, 1987. While driving home, Sergey noticed a glowing figure in his back seat. The being identified itself as Gnets-13, from another solar system, and claimed advanced knowledge of human civilization and the universe. Gnets-13 explained that his civilization can manipulate cosmic laws and matter, and that a Russian physicist, Vladislav Ivanovich Manko, is close to understanding these principles.

Gnets-13 stated that his planet is located near the North Star and they use multi-dimensional space-time for travel. He asserted that humans owe their origin to his civilization and that after death, the soul lives in another dimension. He described humans as primitive and self-destructive, constantly striving to dominate each other and divide the planet. He expressed concern about nationalism and the potential rise of Nazis, warning that if they gained power and eliminated others, his civilization would be forced to terminate their experiment with humanity. Gnets-13 also revealed that alien bases exist on all planets in the Solar System, and that they interfered with the Apollo moon landing to prevent nuclear weapons testing.

He claimed his civilization has been on Earth long before humans and considers themselves its rightful owners, living alongside humans in another dimension without interference. They indirectly guide Earth's development through intermediaries and telepathy, preferring humans to achieve happiness on their own. Gnets-13 suggested that communism is the necessary path for humanity's development, but distinguished between a flawed, self-serving communism (as in the USSR) and a true communism for all. He indicated that his civilization aims to dismantle the USSR and capitalism, as they foster nationalism and war. He believes the collapse of the USSR would open humanity's eyes to inter-national relations, and that Gorbachev was an unwitting intermediary in this process.

Finally, Gnets-13 stated that humanity needs a single leader and government, and that if this is achieved, his civilization will cooperate. After this discourse, the being transformed into a ball of light and vanished through the car roof. Sergey was left shaken, initially suspecting psychotronic weapons but later concluding it was a genuine extraterrestrial encounter, especially in light of later UFO reports.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

The issue also features reports on UFO phenomena from various locations:

• Belgium (1989-1990): A "wave" of sightings, primarily of a triangular craft with lights, occurred across Belgium. The government took the phenomenon seriously, collaborating with the UFO research organization SOBEPS. Military jets, including F-15s, were deployed to intercept the craft, which exhibited extreme speed and altitude changes, evading detection. The Belgian Air Force officially acknowledged the event but could not provide an explanation.
• Russia (1991): In Rybinsk, a woman named N. reported an encounter with a luminous, humanoid silhouette on her balcony. Near Salsk, a pilot ejected from his fighter jet after a UFO disabled its systems; no wreckage was found. In Feodosia, witnesses observed a bright, turtle-shell-like object moving erratically.
• Odessa, Ukraine (1991): A family accidentally recorded a UFO on video while filming a landscape. The footage showed a large, disc-shaped object appearing and disappearing suddenly, leading to speculation about cloaking technology or rapid departure.

Telepathic Messages and Research

Another section, "ТЕЛЕПАТИЧЕСКОЕ ПОСЛАНИЕ" (Telepathic Message), announces an upcoming Olympiad for psychophysical reserves on June 22, 1993, in Novosibirsk, under the guidance of academician V. P. Kaznacheev. The event aims to research human telepathic abilities and distant interactions. It includes three programs: "Image Message to the People of the World," "Human-Crystal Distant Interactions" (using a quartz resonator), and "Bio-Indication of Distant Interactions" (using cell cultures and plants). Participants from around the world are invited to contribute by sending in their recorded observations and drawings.

The issue also briefly mentions the work of psychic Wolf Messing and the scientific approach to UFO research in France through the organization GEPAN, which collaborates with military and scientific institutions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of the unknown, paranormal phenomena, and potential extraterrestrial influence on human civilization. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting personal testimonies, scientific investigations, and speculative theories. There is a recurring theme of humanity's potential for self-destruction and the possibility of external guidance or intervention in our development, with a particular focus on societal structures like communism and capitalism. The publication encourages reader participation and aims to document and analyze these phenomena.