Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1996 No 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Четвертое Измерение" (Fourth Dimension), published by the Yaroslavl UFO Center as an appendix to "Заводская правда" of the Yaroslavl Tire Plant, dated 1996, issue No. 5, is dedicated to exploring various anomalous phenomena, with a particular focus on UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and mysterious disappearances.

Case Study: The Blue Sphere of Sukhonogovo

The lead article details the experience of Nikolai Viktorovich Kraev, a farmhand from Sukhonogovo village in the Kostroma region. On October 18, 1995, after finishing his work, Kraev encountered a glowing, reddish-blue light that disappeared, only to be replaced by a bright blue sphere, 3-3.5 meters in diameter. He was seemingly invited into the sphere and, despite not remembering the interior or any questions asked, experienced a significant time distortion. He found himself outside the sphere on what appeared to be a landing field, with unusual surroundings before finding himself back on his usual path home, only 15 minutes away. His wife noted his disheveled appearance and agitated state upon his return. Kraev's watch had only lost 5 minutes, while an electric clock at home showed the correct time. The article also includes an interpretation from N.M. Kapralova, who suggests the craft was an НЛО (UFO) with a five-member crew, and that the perceived landing site was a hologram. The article notes that glowing spheres are frequently seen in the Sukhonogovo and Chernopenskoye areas.

Other Sightings and Incidents

Several other incidents involving spherical UFOs are recounted: a blue sphere accompanying an electric train in the Manturovsky district in 1985, causing fear and a locomotive stop; a fiery sphere landing in a backyard in Makaryev in 1990, leaving indentations; and a blue sphere with lilac iridescence landing in a field near Chukhoma in 1990, which made several 'jumps' before flying away. The article cites research by ufologists B. Shurinov and G. Kolchin, indicating that spherical UFOs are the second most frequently reported type after disc-shaped craft.

Micro-UFOs: Tiny Anomalies

The issue also explores the phenomenon of 'micro-UFOs' – anomalous objects measured in centimeters and millimeters. Artist V. Lomakin from Oryol described an encounter in 1967 with a small, furry, grey creature with round eyes and short wings, about 20 cm long, emerging from a wall. Another case from Novosibirsk in 1989 involved S. Sokolov encountering a tiny, grey, 5-7 millimeter object that stuck to his leg, resisted attempts to be crushed, and later appeared as a semi-spherical object with a 'scale-like' surface and a small 'eye'. Researchers were unable to identify these micro-objects.

Signals from Eternity

A brief report details a discovery by L. George Lawrence in 1971 in the Mojave Desert, who detected signals from the Milky Way that resembled plant emissions. These signals persisted even within a Faraday cage, and when transformed into sound, produced a continuous, dull ringing. Lawrence speculated about non-terrestrial beings communicating via a universal field faster than time and space, suggesting a possible 'interstellar telephone network'.

UFO Occupants and Their Behavior

The article "Activity of UFOs on Earth" discusses the behavior of UFO occupants, noting their general avoidance of human interference, often appearing over seas and departing towards them. It describes instances of 'little people' or 'dwarfs' seen exiting UFOs, sometimes wearing silvery suits. Their interactions with humans are generally reserved, though not overtly hostile. The article suggests that any aggression is likely self-defense. It mentions cases of temporary paralysis induced by unknown weapons, and the use of devices resembling small tubes or flashlights. The possibility of genetic compatibility between humans and UFO occupants is raised in relation to a case in Brazil.

Missing Aircraft and UFOs

Several accounts link UFOs to missing aircraft. One story from 1953 on Kunashir Island describes a military aircraft vanishing mid-approach to landing, disappearing from both visual sight and radar without a trace. Another case from 1982 in Belarus involved a MiG-21 fighter jet disappearing from radar and reappearing 24 hours later, with the pilot's clock showing a day's discrepancy. The article also references a 1992 report about a Su-27 fighter jet disappearing over the Sea of Okhotsk, with preliminary reports suggesting an unidentified object was registered prior to the incident. The magazine criticizes James Oberg for dismissing Russian UFO research and presents these cases as evidence of genuine anomalous events.

Subscription Information

The issue concludes with a subscription notice for the ufological newspaper "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ и НЛО" for the second half of 1996, providing subscription details and an address for postal transfers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents a pro-ufology stance, highlighting numerous reported sightings and encounters with UFOs and alleged alien beings. It aims to document and analyze these phenomena, often drawing on eyewitness accounts and research from Russia and other countries. The editorial approach appears to be one of open inquiry into anomalous events, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial or other unknown influences on Earth. The magazine also features a section on paranormal phenomena, including magic and psychic abilities, indicating a broad interest in the unexplained.