Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1996 No 08

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ КНО" (Fourth Dimension KNO), issue number 8 from 1996, is a supplement to the newspaper "Заводская правда" from the Yaroslavl Tire Plant. It is published by the Yaroslavl Ufocenter and focuses on the topic of UFO crashes.

UFO Crashes: A Historical Overview

The main article, "Катастрофы НЛО" (UFO Crashes), compiled by the Crimean Ufocenter, presents a chronological list of alleged UFO crashes from 1740 to the late 1970s. The article posits that many of these incidents are linked to a civilization from the Sirius A system.

Key incidents detailed include:

• 1740, France (Toulon): A UFO described as a fiery ball exploded in the port.
• 1790, France (Alan): A single-seat balloon probe crashed, with the pilot escaping.
• 1897, USA (Texas): The first documented crash of a single-seat Syrian craft near Aurora, Texas, with the alien reportedly buried in a local cemetery.
• 1939, Spain: A Syrian UFO crashed; it was reportedly destroyed by other extraterrestrial civilizations to prevent its capture by Germany and the USSR.
• 1940, Poland: A UFO crashed and self-destructed, leaving no physical evidence for the Abwehr.
• 1941, USSR (Belarus): Three crashed UFOs were captured by the NKVD near Brest, Minsk, and Vitebsk, and transported to Omsk.
• 1943, Norway: A UFO crashed and was destroyed, preventing German salvage.
• 1945, Eastern Europe: Several UFO crashes resulted in Soviet forces capturing alien craft.
• 1947, USA (Washington): A UFO near Puget Sound reportedly fixed itself by ejecting slag and flew away.
• 1947, USA (Roswell): The most famous incident, involving the crash of a UFO with "little people." The damaged disc was transported to Wright-Patterson, and one surviving alien died shortly after.
• 1948, USA (New Mexico): Near Aztec, a crashed disc approximately 27 meters in diameter was found with 14 alien bodies and three human bodies in a liquid-filled chamber.
• 1948, USA (New Mexico): Another crash in North Canyon, possibly due to metal fatigue, resulted in three out of four alien occupants dying. One survivor, designated VBS No. 1, lived in Los Alamos until 1952 and was studied by Dr. Eric Vang and botanist Guillermo Mendoza.
• 1950, Argentina: A similar craft crashed near Bahia Blanca, with one survivor escaping.
• 1950, Denmark: Two discs were observed, one of which landed and exploded. The crew was likely evacuated by the other disc.
• 1950, Mexico: A disc crashed near El Indio-Guerrero, containing six alien bodies, with one survivor.
• 1952, Norway (Spitsbergen): Another crashed disc was found.
• 1952, USA (California): A UFO made an emergency landing at Edwards Air Force Base.
• Post-Roswell to Dec 1952: According to Milton William Cooper, at least 16 craft crashed or made forced landings, with 65 alien "dwarf" corpses and one live specimen captured by Americans.
• 1953: The US reportedly acquired 10 discs from various locations, including Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Montana, Mount Palomar, and South Africa. Suspected UFO captures also occurred in the Soviet Union.
• 1954, USA (New York): Another craft and debris were captured.
• 1954, Brazil: A UFO crashed near Campinas and was later accompanied by two other discs after repairs.
• 1955, Sweden: Local loggers witnessed a crash of a single-seat scout craft that self-destructed.
• 1955, Germany (Heligoland): An acorn-shaped craft was found with the charred bodies of seven aliens.
• 1957: Crashes occurred in Montana and the southwestern USA, with four charred alien bodies found in the latter.
• 1957, Brazil: A disc exploded over the Atlantic coast near Ubatuba.
• 1958, Brazil: A crashed UFO fell into a river near Iguape.
• 1959, Poland (Gdynia): A UFO crashed, and its debris and an alien body were taken to the USSR.
• 1960, Mozambique: A single-seat Syrian probe exploded near Beira.
• 1962, USA (New Mexico): A 22-meter diameter disc crashed near Holloman Air Force Base, containing two alien bodies.
• 1962, USA (Utah): A disc crash occurred near Eureka.
• 1964, USA (Kansas): A pilotless UFO was captured near Fort Riley.
• 1965, USA (Pennsylvania): An emergency UFO, golden in color and acorn-shaped, was captured near Kexburg.
• 1965, USA (Maryland): A disc exploded near Texas.
• 1966, Tomsk Oblast, Russia: A lenticular UFO crashed, containing the bodies of three aliens.
• 1966-1968: Five UFOs were captured in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• 1968, Colombia: A UFO exploded.
• 1970s: A crashed disc was reportedly captured on the Lena River near Zhigansk.
• 1971, Peru: A UFO exploded.
• 1973, USA (Arizona): The US Air Force reportedly shot down a Syrian craft with an F-106A "Delta Dart" fighter jet near Phoenix, possibly using an experimental laser cannon. This incident is linked to subsequent close contacts between Syrians and the US government at underground bases like Dulce and Area 51.
• 1974, Ukraine (Donetsk): A UFO exploded, yielding debris similar to the famous Vakska find.
• 1975, USA (Michigan): A UFO crash occurred.
• 1977, USA (Virginia): A disc crashed near Norfolk Naval Base.
• 1978, Mexico (Acapulco): Two UFOs reportedly shot down a third, which disintegrated.
• 1978, Argentina and Sweden: UFO crashes occurred.
• 1978, Bolivia: A capsule-like craft crashed near La Mamora, with debris transported to the US.
• 1978, Kazakhstan, USSR: A fighter-jet-like UFO, damaged by an explosion, was captured and evacuated.

Personal Encounter: Tatiana Andreevna Batrakova

The issue includes a detailed account from Tatiana Andreevna Batrakova of Yaroslavl, who claims to have had an encounter on her birthday, October 5, 1991. She describes being drawn out of her home by a mysterious voice and entering a UFO. Inside, she saw three beings (two men and one woman) operating controls. She describes the craft's interior as having a matte light and a large screen. She was offered a trip but declined, stating she would miss Earth. Upon returning, she found she had been given a triangular "call" device with lights, with instructions not to show it to others. The device later disappeared. She also recounts a second encounter where a transparent, luminous being entered her room and predicted that people would become transparent after 2000.

Batrakova reports experiencing unusual abilities after the first contact, such as making a lightbulb turn on by touch and healing people. She also describes strange occurrences at home, like objects levitating and an unseen presence. She claims the aliens identified their planet as "Red Star" and that they consume energy rather than food. She also mentions developing a strong urge to write poetry after the 1991 encounter, composing over 70 poems.

Research into the Yaroslavl Anomalous Zone

For eight years, the Yaroslavl group, led by Valery Kukushkin, has been investigating anomalous phenomena in Russia, India, and the Sirius system. They have conducted helicopter expeditions into the Darvinsky Nature Reserve, an area known for unusual occurrences. General-major of aviation B.S. Myagkov notes the military's interest in such phenomena for potential technological applications. The group is also searching for a mysterious "ball" of presumed extraterrestrial origin, which was reportedly seen by A.P. Gusev, the discoverer of the anomalous zone.

Ufological Conference Announcement

An announcement is made for the 5th scientific ufological conference on "Ufology and Bioenergoinformation" to be held in Moscow on October 19-20, 1996. The conference will cover new scientific directions and research results, with a registration fee of 2,500 rubles.

Other Content

• Obituary: The death of Bulgarian clairvoyant Baba Vanga is noted.
• Job Openings: The closed joint-stock company "Business-Press" is seeking a correspondent and a driver with a personal car.
• Subscription Offer: An offer to subscribe to the newspaper "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО" for the first half of 1997 is presented.
• Video Film Offer: A list of UFO and magic-related video films is advertised for purchase.
• Book Announcement: A sensational Russian thriller titled "Иная жизнь" (Another Life) by Vladimir Azhazha, focusing on UFO influence on human life, is announced for release in autumn 1996.
• Meteorite Mystery: An article titled "Загадка Кунашака" (The Kunashak Mystery) discusses a meteorite that fell in the Kunashak district of Chelyabinsk Oblast in 1949. The mystery lies in the absence of a fusion crust on the meteorite fragments, which scientists find unusual.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO crashes, alleged alien encounters, and the possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations interacting with Earth. There is a strong undercurrent of government secrecy and cover-ups regarding these phenomena. The publication also highlights local research into anomalous zones and includes personal testimonies, suggesting a belief in the reality of these events and their significance for humanity. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and dissemination of information related to ufology and the paranormal.