Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1993 No 10

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Четвертое Измерение" (Fourth Dimension), dated 1993, Number 10, is a supplement to the Russian newspaper "Zavodskaya Pravda" from the Yaroslavl Tire Plant. It focuses on UFO phenomena, mysterious events, and paranormal topics.

Key Articles and Reports

The Demise of Tourists

The issue opens with a detailed account of the tragic deaths of ten experienced tourists from Sverdlovsk in February 1959 on the Northern Urals, near Mount Otorten, known as the "Mount of the Dead." The group vanished, and their tent was found cut open. Search parties discovered their bodies scattered down the slope, exhibiting multiple severe injuries and an unnatural orange skin tone. Only one victim was attributed to hypothermia; the rest suffered from unknown causes. The area around the campsite showed elevated radioactivity, and tree branches were scorched. Investigators considered theories ranging from a stray missile test to a UFO encounter, citing witness reports of fiery yellow spheres seen over the mountain at the time. The case continues to be discussed by ufologists, astrologers, and psychics.

Tver UFOs

This section details numerous UFO sightings in the Tver region of Russia. Reports indicate that UFOs are frequently observed, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the city, with increased activity in August and September during the evening. Specific incidents include:

• August 2, 1990: A ball with a tail, five times the size of the Moon, was seen five kilometers northeast of Tver.
• August 3, 1990: Two pink clouds emitting yellow rays were observed near Doroninskaya station.
• August 3, 1990 (late night): A ring approximately 100 meters in diameter was seen over Sakharovo, and an orange disc twice the size of the Moon was observed in Avvakumovo.
• Northeastern Tver: A "flying saucer" shaped like a "hat" landed on a house roof and transformed into a ball upon takeoff.
• Southeastern Tver: A rocket-like object was seen in the sky, with fiery balls emerging from its "illuminators."
• Dacha plots east of Tver: Silvery "cigars" and a triangle that split into two parts were reported.
• August 1991: A disc-shaped silvery object was seen and then disappeared.
• August 2, 1991: A 70-meter long steel-colored "dirigible" appeared over the eastern part of the city.
• August 1989: A massive, 150-meter long, gray, ellipsoid object hovered silently at an altitude of about 200 meters.

The most common shapes reported are cigar-shaped, triangular, and spherical, with discs being rarer. The article notes that UFOs are sometimes seen with beams of light. A recent sighting on August 17th described a cylindrical UFO with a conical yellow beam that extinguished, followed by a white spotlight as it moved southeast. The area near Avvakumovo is highlighted as an "anomalous zone" where fiery spheres are frequently seen hovering over power lines, referred to as "Petrovo Lake."

"Petrovo Lake"

This section elaborates on the "Petrovo Lake" anomalous zone, identified by Tver psychics Viktor Ivanovich S. and Valentin Ivanovich K., who detected "negative energy" there. UFO sightings are constant. In 1992, locals reported seeing "tailed balls" and "cigars." The youth UFO club "Sirius" conducted expeditions. During one expedition, a group member heard a piercing hiss and saw branches broken as if something had flown past. He also perceived a metallic roof between the trees and experienced his electronic watch malfunctioning. At night, a thick fog appeared, and the group felt an inexplicable fear and a sensation of being watched. In the morning, tracks over a meter long were found. On August 15th, two UFOs were observed over the camp: the first, a cigar-shaped object with yellow and red lights, flew at about 200-300 meters altitude at approximately 250 km/h. The second, triangular object with flashing red and green lights, followed at a lower altitude with a sound like a drone. Both objects moved towards the swamps, seemingly descending. Similar sightings occurred on June 24, 1993. The article concludes that the behavior of these objects in the zone remains unclear.

Saturn-Shaped UFOs

This article discusses rare sightings of UFOs resembling the planet Saturn, with rings around a central sphere. Such objects are described as appearing infrequently. One witness, S. V. Lukashov from Tver Oblast, saw one in 1949 in Dushanbe, describing it as "beautiful, just like in astronomy textbooks." Timur Kagirov from Tashkent reported seeing a foil-colored object resembling Saturn in 1986, which hovered for three days over a forest and a pioneer camp. Eugenio Belousov provided a drawing of a Saturn-shaped object observed in St. Petersburg, noting its metallic appearance and the presence of 30 cm deep depressions on the ground where it was seen. The article suggests these UFOs might be manufactured by advanced alien civilizations.

Short Reports

• John Keel on UFO Terminology: John Keel discusses the history of UFO terminology in the US, noting early censorship of the term "UFO" by the U.S. government. He traces the popularization of "UFO" and "ufology," attributing the latter to Hans Stefan Santesson and Paul Sanderson. Keel advocates for the term "ufophile" instead of "urologist."
• Bermuda Triangle: The article briefly touches upon the "Flight 19" incident of lost US Navy Avenger aircraft in 1945, suggesting that recent reports of finding these planes on the seabed do not definitively close the case on the Bermuda Triangle.
• Minnesota, December 12, 1951: Captain Donald K. Slayton of the 133rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron observed a white object resembling a paper kite while piloting an F-51 fighter jet. Upon closer inspection, the object appeared to be two discs rotating at high speed, which then maneuvered rapidly and disappeared.
• Canary Islands, December 19, 1976: General Dols de Espejo observed a white object three times the size of the visible Moon, which transformed into a semi-circle. A bright green figure resembling a barrel was seen within the semi-circle, topped by a rectangular figure. Similar sightings were made by crew members of the training ship "Juan Sebastián Elcano" and by military personnel at Gando airbase.
• Far East, December 1956: Two pilots training for air defense interception observed a strange radar signature from an unknown object. The object was circular and approximately the size of a B-29 bomber. When the pilot approached, his radar was jammed. After switching frequencies, the jamming ceased temporarily, but then returned. The object performed evasive maneuvers and disappeared at high speed.
• North Dakota, August 25, 1966: A US Air Force officer reported radio interference while in a bunker. Military personnel on the surface observed a UFO emitting bright red light, moving up and down. Radar confirmed the object's presence at an altitude of ten thousand feet. The UFO then dived, and interference ceased. Another UFO was visually and radar-confirmed. The first UFO flew over the second, then ascended north, while the second disappeared in a fiery glow.
• Odessa, February 24, 1990: A UFO was observed hovering over the sea near an Odessa border post. The object was described as silvery, phosphorescent, resembling the Moon but with a cut-off top and a semicircular notch underneath. Its glow was likened to a "raging cold flame."

Fedorа Danilovnа Konukhovа: A Healer

This extensive section profiles Fedorа Danilovnа Konukhovа, a woman from a Belarusian village who possesses extraordinary healing abilities. Despite initial skepticism, her skills in treating various ailments, promoting plant growth, and aiding livestock have been documented. A key incident involved her healing a foreign woman severely injured in a road accident in Yalta, using only her hands and clay from a spring. Her abilities have attracted the attention of scientific institutions, including the USSR Academy of Sciences, and medical research centers. Professor B. M. Stepnov and Professor F. N. Romashov have studied her, noting her ability to identify internal organs by touch and her influence on biological processes. Experiments showed that her touch significantly altered radiation frequencies in blood vessels and that her touch could preserve blood cells. She has also reportedly used her abilities to identify victims from photographs and to help drug addicts. Konukhovа attributes people's suffering to negative thoughts and emotions, emphasizing the importance of kindness and compassion.

Radio Urology

This short piece introduces the concept of "radio urology," a term coined for using amateur radio communication to connect UFO enthusiasts. P. A. Tkachenko from Kerch is highlighted as a pioneer in this field, using his amateur radio station to exchange information with ufologists across thousands of kilometers, both within the former Soviet Union and internationally.

Astral Poem

A poem titled "Astral" by Yu. V. Kukushkin from Yaroslavl describes a spiritual journey through space, observing stars, the Earth, and the Sun, while the poet's physical body remains seated.

Subscription Notice

The magazine announces a subscription drive for its next issue, "Четвертое Измерение и НЛО," for the first half of 1994. Subscription details and costs for residents of Russia and nearby countries are provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained, with a strong focus on UFO sightings and encounters across Russia and internationally. It presents a blend of eyewitness accounts, scientific investigations (often preliminary or speculative), and anecdotal evidence of paranormal abilities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, giving voice to researchers, psychics, and ordinary citizens who report extraordinary experiences. There is a clear interest in documenting and analyzing UFO reports, mysterious deaths, and other anomalous events, suggesting a belief that these phenomena warrant serious investigation, even if definitive explanations are elusive. The magazine also touches upon the history and terminology of ufology, indicating a desire to contextualize the field.