Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1997 No 03

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Четвертое Измерение и НЛО" (Fourth Dimension and UFOs), issue number 3 from 1997, is a supplement to the newspaper "Заводская правда" of the Yaroslavl Tire Plant. It features a cover headline about UFOs appearing in Poltava and is priced as 'free sale'. The magazine delves into various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, levitation, comets, and prophecies.

Guests from the Sky Visited Poltava!

The lead article recounts an incident in the autumn of 1991 near Kobelyaki, Poltava region, Ukraine. Local residents and schoolchildren witnessed a glowing, barrel-shaped object at an altitude of 150 meters. The object responded to a flashlight beam by sending a beam of light towards the children. It then descended to about 30-40 meters, appearing to land on a field, from which three figures emerged – one about three meters tall and two smaller ones. These beings were described as 'flat-headed' with dark clothing and seemed to float. The witnesses, frightened, fell to the ground and upon looking up, saw the figures returning to their craft. The UFO then departed. Ufologists later investigated the landing site and found a significant magnetic and electrostatic field. Tragically, one of the researchers died unexpectedly about six months later, despite being healthy prior to the investigation.

Levitation

This section explores the phenomenon of levitation, drawing parallels to biblical accounts of Jesus walking on water. It suggests that in exceptional circumstances, a psychic factor can lead to a sharp decrease in body weight. The article cites a story from a female radio operator during wartime who, in a state of extreme fear, felt herself being pushed to the surface of the water and then onto solid ground, as if the water had become firm. The text also mentions that levitation is a known practice among priests in some Indian tribes, who can achieve a state of mind that causes them to lose weight. A writer who lived in India recounts seeing a bearded man walk across a river without getting his feet wet. The article suggests that levitation can reach a degree where a person becomes as light as a feather, enabling them to walk on water or even fly without technical aids. It notes that this is usually observed in young women, often during sleep, where they fly in a sleeping state, navigating, choosing destinations, and finding their way home. These 'sky girls' often remember the flight with mystical details. The scientific difficulty in studying levitation lies in its rarity, unpredictdictability, and nocturnal occurrence. The article presents two hypotheses: one from physicists suggesting levitation is linked to the curvature of physical space, neutralizing Earth's gravitational field, and another from bio-energetic scientists who propose that individuals can emit a 'phantom double' – an energetic and psychic reality. Another theory involves the 'magnetization' of objects to the body, suggesting an ability to 'catch' a resonant wave and travel by shifting between points of attraction. The author concludes that understanding these mysteries requires a willingness to accept them and attempt to explain them.

People and Humanoids: Enemies or Brothers?

This article discusses the phenomenon of humanoids abducting people, based on interviews with artist Budd Hopkins and history professor David M. Jacobs. Abductees are reportedly transported to a craft via a light beam and subjected to examinations, including of their joints, genitals, and heads. Tissue samples, urine, and sperm are taken. The abductees, due to shock, offer little resistance. The article suggests that humanoids are interested in mass reproduction of their own kind, possibly in human form. It notes that abductions can be random, with people taken from various situations, including from their homes or cars. Some women report feeling pregnant after encounters, and gynecological exams confirm the presence of a fetus. Later, these women are reportedly abducted again to have the embryos removed, having developed for two to eleven weeks. Hypnotized mothers recall seeing hundreds of containers with infants in a 'nursery'. The humanoids are described as short beings with gray skin, black eyes, and conical heads. Hopkins possesses cylinders of extraterrestrial origin, possibly for monitoring or information. The article recounts two cases: Linda Cortile's abduction from the Brooklyn Bridge and an encounter of an African man with a female humanoid. The authors speculate that humanoids may have human-like emotions and the ability to predict the future, but their appearance differs from ours. One theory suggests they are a divergent evolutionary branch from early hominids, while another proposes they are 'prodigal sons' of Earth who, having surpassed humans intellectually, left to explore space and are now returning. They may be trying to impart positive traits to humanity, but humans do not understand, perceiving them as evil. The author stresses the importance of studying the unknown, including humanoids.

Stars are Moving Further Away

This section reports on the dire situation at the Pulkovo Observatory in St. Petersburg, which has nearly ceased astronomical observations due to unpaid electricity bills. The observatory's debts have reached astronomical levels, and most of its phones are disconnected. Astronomers are only able to work during daylight hours. The article describes the observatory, founded in 1839, as a major scientific center that produces valuable star catalogs essential for navigation and cartography. The scientific life there is reportedly dying. Furthermore, the observatory's land is under threat from developers seeking to build shops, gas stations, and cottages. The article also touches upon Russia's potential loss of access to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan due to non-payment and the stalled "Alpha" space station project. The US, Japan, the EU, and Canada have offered Russia participation in the project, but Russia's unstable financing is hindering progress. Meanwhile, in the US, plans for NATO's eastward expansion and the revival of the "Luna" program are being discussed, with a mission to the Moon planned for 2004 to establish a research and living complex by 2010. The author concludes by referencing predictions by American ufologist Paul Stonehill that in a decade, Russia might be flying on UFOs, and that due to economic decline, the country may lose its status as a space power, with stars becoming even further away.

Catastrophe of a UFO near Krasnovodsk

This article revisits a UFO incident near Krasnovodsk (now Turkmenbashi), Turkmenistan, on November 2, 1987. An anonymous officer's account, previously published and disputed, is defended by experts from the Crimean Ufocenter. The incident involved a witness reporting a plane crash, but it turned out to be a UFO, about 20 meters in diameter with red lights, that landed on the water near a drilling rig and later exploded, leaving a large oil slick. The official version claimed a Yak-40 aircraft crashed, but the witness described a disc with perimeter lights, not aircraft navigation lights. The article notes that the incident was not officially recorded by military radar operators because the object was not observed on radar and was located far from Krasnovodsk in the Caspian Sea, with no debris found.

Comets are Visiting Frequently

This section discusses the recent appearances of comets. It mentions Comet Hyakutake, visible a year prior, and Comet Hale-Bopp, which was visible in late February and early March 1997. The comet Hale-Bopp, with a transverse diameter approaching 100 kilometers, appeared in the northwestern sky with a tail extending a significant distance. According to A. Rozayev, chairman of the Yaroslavl Astronomical Society "Meridian," Comet Hale-Bopp poses no threat to Earth, passing at a distance of about 150 million kilometers. However, the article contemplates the catastrophic consequences of a collision with a comet of such mass and speed, which would be sufficient to cause the extinction of all life on Earth. Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered on July 23, 1995, by Dr. Alan Hale, will be observable until mid-May before disappearing in the evening twilight. It will not be visible again for 3000 years.

What Does the Coming Day Hold for Us, or What Awaits Us Until 2000 and Beyond According to Nostradamus?

This article explores the prophecies of Nostradamus, focusing on his predictions for the future, particularly concerning events up to and beyond the year 2000. It mentions that Nostradamus's 'Centuries' consist of 10 chapters, each with 100 quatrains, written in a veiled manner. The article cites numerous alleged fulfillments of his prophecies, including historical events like the death of King Henry II of France, the French Revolution, and World War II. It then presents a version of future interpretations by Romanian professor Vlădicu Ionescu, who uses astronomical calculations to decipher the quatrains. A key prediction concerns a 'Great Monarch of France' to be born on August 11, 1999, during a solar eclipse, who will usher in a Renaissance. The article also foresees a coalition between the 'Great Monarch' and 'two northern superpowers' (USA and Russia) preventing an Islamic-Asian invasion of Europe in 2023-2024, involving China and Iran. Social upheavals in Europe are predicted, including the restoration of monarchy in France, the failure of a European political union, a bloody revolution in Italy leading to the fall of the papacy, and a new arms race. The US is predicted to face a severe economic crisis similar to 1929, and a new Muslim leader will emerge in the Middle East. The article also discusses the potential devastation of Israel in a third world war and the abandonment of the tomb of Jesus Christ. Ionescu is credited with predicting the end of Gorbachev's political career on September 11, 1991, and foreseeing the 'Watergate' scandal. He also predicts major upheavals in the Catholic Church after the death of Pope John Paul II, leading to a schism with two popes elected simultaneously, a revolution in Italy, and the burning of the Vatican, followed by an invasion of Arab conquerors. The article concludes by stating that Nostradamus's predictions align with the concept of historical cycles.

UFOs Affect Buildings and Structures

This section details instances where UFOs have reportedly caused damage to buildings and structures. It describes an incident in Ethiopia in August 1970 where a fiery ball caused destruction in a village, melting asphalt and even iron. Another case from Senegal in September 1980 mentions an object that uprooted trees and destroyed houses. There are also reports of UFOs attracting and partially destroying parts of buildings, such as a garage roof being lifted and moved onto another house in England. The article mentions a fiery ball in New Mexico in 1951 that destroyed a water tank, and in 1980, small UFOs in Malaysia reportedly used a laser-like beam to ignite a fuel tank. In 1978, near Saratov, Russia, a UFO caused searchlights to fail and left narrow, melted grooves on their concrete bases. The article also addresses claims of circular holes appearing in windows after the Petrozavodsk phenomenon in 1977, noting that similar holes were found in other cities and predated or postdated the event, suggesting a non-UFO related cause for some of these instances.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFOs, extraterrestrial encounters, and paranormal phenomena. There is a strong interest in eyewitness accounts, scientific investigations (even if inconclusive or tragic), and speculative theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various hypotheses and accounts without definitive conclusions, often encouraging readers to consider the possibilities. The publication also includes advertisements for related materials and services, such as subscription drives for the magazine itself and offerings of video films on ufology and magic.