Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1994 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: Четвертое Измерение (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: № 2
Volume/Year: 1994
Publisher: Ярославская группа по изучению НЛО (Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs)
Price: Free
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Content Summary

This issue of "Четвертое Измерение" explores a variety of paranormal and UFO-related topics, featuring a mix of personal accounts, historical research, and speculative analysis.

Letter from Connecticut

The issue opens with a letter from Connecticut, referencing a previous article by the author in "UFO ENCOUNTERES." The correspondent shares information from the 1925 book "Anything Can Happen" by George and Helen Papashvily, which describes the discovery of mysterious giant skeletons in Georgia in the late 19th century. The correspondent's wife's parents had met the Papashvilys in the 1920s and 30s, lending credence to the account.

The author then recounts his article in "UFO ENCOUNTERES," which discussed the "war with aliens" and the phenomenon of underwater "swimmers." He details an incident from 1982 where Soviet divers in Lake Issyk-Kul encountered nearly three-meter-tall beings in silver suits and helmet-like devices. These beings moved at high speed and observed the divers. The author also mentions a report from Lake Baikal involving similar encounters. Information from a classified directive from the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces regarding anomalous phenomena in deep-water lakes is also referenced.

Further connections are drawn to Valentin Krapiva's book "UFO: The Hovering Mystery of History," which cites B. Grabovsky's account of a worker who, before World War II, found three human skeletons over three meters tall near Lake Issyk-Kul, along with a silver bat ornament. A local legend about a ruler with long donkey ears in a sunken city in Issyk-Kul is also mentioned.

The correspondent from Connecticut's letter then details the Papashvily account: a childhood experience of the author (Papashvily) where he and his friends discovered an underwater opening in a mountain near a lake. This opening led to a large gallery filled with skeletons of giants, whose skulls were as large as a basket and whose eye sockets could fit a child's fist. One of Papashvily's friends, Teddo, broke off a giant's little finger, which he kept.

The author expresses enthusiasm for this line of investigation, noting the parallels between the Georgian skeletons, the "swimmers," and the silver ornaments.

Mysterious Attacks

This section details several incidents of unexplained physical assaults:

• September 23, 1957, Atlanta, Georgia, USA: A 14-year-old boy, Jaylison Reed, was performing at a concert when an invisible force slammed the keyboard lid on his fingers, breaking them, and invisible hands struck his face, knocking out three teeth, causing him to lose consciousness.
• August 1960, Dantoin Farm, South Africa: A farm worker experienced deep cuts and bruises appearing on his legs and chest in the presence of witnesses, including the chief of police. The wounds were described as precise, as if made by a scalpel, yet his shirt remained intact.

The article notes that such incidents, often associated with poltergeists, have a long history. It mentions the "invisible demons" that plagued Nanjing, China, in 1876, cutting people's hair. Similar, more violent events occurred in London in 1922, where invisible hands attacked people and cut their hair.

Lunar Enigmas

A mysterious force affecting the Moon is causing bewilderment among space research specialists. A remotely controlled scientific station, installed by Apollo 14 astronauts in February 1971, has been exhibiting erratic behavior. It stopped functioning, then spontaneously resumed operation weeks later, only to stop again. Technical specialists at the Johnson Space Center are awaiting the unknown force to reactivate the station.

These phenomena began in March 1975 when the station's receiver failed, cutting off communication. On January 18, 1976, the transmitter also stopped working. No signals were received until February 19, when all equipment suddenly began functioning again. The station not only resumed transmission and reception but also started sending data for an experiment that had never been conducted under high lunar day temperatures. Exactly one month later, the mysterious force "switched off" the station again.

This report is attributed to "The New York Times."

Can One Be an Extra-Sensory Perceiver?

This article by Yu. Oransky discusses the nature of extra-sensory perception (ESP) and healing. It questions the claim that healers give their own energy to patients, suggesting that the energy transferred carries information from the healer, including their illnesses and passions. The author posits that some healers, like Dzhuna, Kashpirovsky, and Rutzko, may engage in energetic vampirism, taking more energy than they give back, leading to negative consequences for both the healer and the patient.

"Mice" in "The Fourth Dimension"

This is a notice from the editorial board of the newspaper "Четвертое измерение и НЛО" reporting a significant loss of printed copies, ranging from 300 to 1150 per issue. They suspect theft for resale and urge readers to report any suspicious individuals selling the newspaper to the local police. Official distribution in the Yaroslavl region is handled by "Rospechat."

Case of Paranormal Healing

An account from October 1957 describes the miraculous healing of a wealthy Brazilian girl dying of stomach cancer. Two beings, about four feet tall with orange hair and slanted green eyes, emerged from a landed "saucer." They entered the girl's room, used instruments, and directed a mysterious light onto her stomach, revealing the cancerous tumor. The operation took about half an hour. The beings left the girl with medicine and telepathic instructions. Her doctor later confirmed her complete recovery.

New Information on the Tunguska Meteorite

This article by Yu. Smirnov revisits the Tunguska event of June 30, 1908. It challenges the notion that no meteorite material was found, citing older sources. An excerpt from a 1910 calendar describes a large meteorite falling near Kansk, accompanied by a loud roar and impact, which was too hot to approach initially. Later, it was described as a white stone mass, partially buried.

Another account from the "Golos Tomska" newspaper in 1908 mentions an earthquake and subsequent impacts near Kansk, with rumors of an aerolite falling and destroying a pine tree.

Referencing E. L. Krinov's book "Tunguska Meteorite," the article includes testimonies about "dry rivers" and pits formed north of the Lakura ridge, with one Evenk describing a large pit previously unknown. Another testimony from S. B. Semenov, interviewed by L. A. Kulik, describes a fiery light in the northern sky followed by intense heat and a loud impact, causing a "tear in the earth" or a large ditch.

Further accounts from residents of Kezhma describe seeing colored lights in the sky, earth tremors, and finding various stones in a ditch formed by the impact. The article suggests that the meteorite fragments might have been overlooked.

UFO Kaleidoscope

This section features brief reports from readers:

• A. I. Maksimovich reports observing a strange, bright, spherical object hovering at an altitude of 150 meters over the sea near Mokhn island in Estonia in the summer of 1990. The object changed colors and was not detected by radar, similar to another ship in the vicinity.
• T. from Yaroslavl reported waking up in May 1993 to a loud knocking on her balcony door. She saw a large, motionless figure on the balcony and a fiery, multi-colored ball in the sky. The figure was wearing a suit resembling a spacesuit.

Discussion: How Do You Live, Our Elder Brothers in Reason?

This article by Yuri Smirnov speculates on the societal structure of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. The author argues that if aliens lived under capitalism, they would have long ago colonized Earth for its resources. He contrasts this with the perceived peace and cooperation among alien crews observed by UFO witnesses, suggesting that these beings likely live under a form of socialism or communism.

The author critiques capitalism for its inherent inequalities, wars, nationalism, and social ills like AIDS and fascism. He posits that a pure communist principle of "from each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs" could lead to societal collapse due to unchecked consumption. Therefore, he concludes that aliens likely practice a developed form of socialism, free from the negative aspects seen on Earth.

He argues that Earth's own progress, despite its flaws, is moving towards a similar path. He notes that many foreign UFO researchers are not wealthy, and even in America, some families struggle to afford basic necessities. The article concludes by questioning the negative perception of socialism, given that extraterrestrial civilizations might have achieved advanced societies through it.

Under Scientific Observation

This brief report details the case of conjoined twins Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova, born in Moscow on January 4, 1950. They shared a third leg, which was surgically removed. Each twin had an autonomous nervous system controlling one leg, and they alternated between sleeping and waking. The report notes that doctors and physiologist P. K. Anokhin monitored their development, and by 1989, at age thirty-nine, they were living in a special apartment.

Call to Yaroslavl Residents

This section is a political appeal from a communist party group in Yaroslavl, urging residents to vote for their candidates in upcoming elections. The appeal lists grievances against current reforms, such as the destruction of industry, agriculture, science, and healthcare, and promises to protect citizens from unemployment, poverty, and exploitation. It also advocates for domestic culture over foreign influences and calls for a return to socialist principles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the study of UFOs and paranormal phenomena, often linking them to ancient mysteries and extraterrestrial intelligence. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards capitalism and a leaning towards socialist ideals, suggesting that advanced civilizations, including potential alien ones, might operate under such systems. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained events, with a critical view of societal structures and a belief in the potential for human progress through collective, equitable systems. The publication actively solicits reader contributions and reports, fostering a community of interest in these topics.