Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1998 No 01

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Fourth Dimension and UFO" (№1, 1998) from the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center focuses on a variety of unexplained phenomena, including unusual crop circle formations, alleged alien abductions, and a reported UFO crash.

Circles in the Fields, Unlike Those in England!

The lead article discusses the phenomenon of "crop circles," commonly observed in England, but also appearing in Russia. While English circles typically involve plants being twisted, a case from the Chukhloмsky district of Kostroma region in 1992 describes circular patterns (3-4 meters in diameter) formed by pressed grey-black, porous material. These materials, analyzed as iron with common impurities, exhibited unusual properties, not melting at iron's melting point. A contactee, N.M. Kapralova, suggested that UFOs hovering over the meadow used rays to "pull" material from the ground. The article notes the uniqueness of this phenomenon in Russian and foreign press and questions its origin, dismissing simple explanations.

Clothes of the 21st Century

This short piece, citing Australian services, predicts that by the mid-21st century, people in Australia might need to wear special space suits to protect against UV radiation due to the expanding "ozone hole" over Antarctica.

Incident on the Road

A report details an encounter by an employee of a research institute named Alekseev and his neighbor. While driving in the rain, they observed a dry, oval-shaped patch on a field (20x30m) with a transparent dome above it. Alekseev's car stalled upon entering the patch, and he lost consciousness. His car's tires exploded, and the battery was discharged. Subsequent examination by ufologists revealed remnants of tires turned into a glassy mass, suggesting exposure to penetrating radiation. The soil analysis showed no anomalies.

Video Films on Ufology and Magic

This section lists nine available video films covering topics such as UFO sightings, alien encounters, crop circles, Egyptian pyramids, psychic phenomena, and parapsychology. It includes details on film content and ordering information.

Why Do Aliens Need Our Women?

This extensive article explores the phenomenon of alleged alien interest in human females. It cites cases like the attempted abduction of Natasha Baranova in 1989, where a net-like structure was involved. The article also discusses disappearances under strange circumstances, such as the case of Tom Brook and his family in Florida in 1952, whose car was found empty with their tracks abruptly ending. Virginia Norton's alleged abductions, involving a "big-headed man" and strange marks, are also detailed. The author references B. Hopkins' theories on genetic experiments by extraterrestrials and mentions statistics on disappearances in the USSR. The article describes implants found in women and recounts a case in the Moscow region where a woman encountered a tall being who claimed to be a robot and promised to return. Another case from Estonia involves Mrs. Vinbe Hari being taken aboard a craft for unspecified procedures. The author speculates about genetic experiments or consciousness manipulation by aliens, noting that men are also of interest.

First World UFO Forum

This report covers the First World UFO Forum held in Brazil. It highlights presentations on theoretical aspects of UFOs and evidence of extraterrestrial civilizations, including footage of alien autopsies from the 1947 Roswell incident and other cases. The forum also featured discussions on UFO sightings from space missions and recently declassified US government documents on UFOs.

Great Polyglots

This section profiles individuals with exceptional language abilities, including Rasmus Christian Rask (230 languages), Milan Mikesh (116 languages), Harold Williams (80 languages), and Ziad Yusuf Fazza (54 languages).

Russian Roswell

This article details a significant UFO incident in Russia, reported by Nikolai Subbotin of the Russian UFO Research Station in Perm. On September 16, 1989, an aerial battle was witnessed over the Zaostrovka port, involving six silver UFOs chasing a seventh, brightly colored craft. The latter was shot down and crashed on a military polygon near Perm. Military personnel investigated the crash site, and some reportedly suffered from unexplained illnesses. The area was declared forbidden. The article questions the ethics of extraterrestrials engaging in warfare and suggests that UFO crashes might be due to technical failures or conflicts between different civilizations.

Mysterious Lights and Circles in the Fields

This article focuses on crop circles, particularly those in Southern England, dating back to 1678. It describes their appearance, ranging from simple circles to complex geometric patterns, often appearing symmetrically and in groups. The article notes that crop circles are frequently associated with increased UFO activity and sightings of mysterious lights. Similar formations have been reported in Canada, Japan, Germany, and Russia, including cases near Tomsk and Krasnodar, where the plants were not broken but bent, and some exhibited unusual coloration.

Computer Services

This is an advertisement for computer services, including typing, printing, graphics work, and translation.

Will Earth Face a Global Catastrophe Like Venus?

This piece discusses scientific theories about a global geological catastrophe on Venus, possibly caused by a collision with a celestial body or internal lava activity. It draws parallels between geological processes on Earth and Venus, suggesting that Earth could also face a similar fate. The article mentions the discovery that Earth's core rotates faster than its crust, raising concerns about potential future geological upheavals.

"Compressors" from Old Refrigerators Fly from Space!?

This article recounts a story from Brazil in 1957 involving metallic fragments from an object that exploded in the sky. These fragments, described as unusual, were studied by ufologists and authorities. The Australian government reportedly identified similar objects found in Australia as "compressors from old refrigerators," a claim questioned by the article's author due to the objects' properties.

Excursions Around Yaroslavl Region!

This is an advertisement for a video film offering guided tours of historical and cultural sites in the Yaroslavl region, including museums, monasteries, and churches.

Response to UFOs

This section details incidents where UFOs or their occupants reportedly reacted to attempts to engage them. Examples include paralysis induced by light spheres, weapon malfunctions when firing at UFOs, and a tragic case in Brazil where a farmer was killed after shooting at beings from a UFO.

"Poputny Veter" (Tailwind) Newspaper

This is an advertisement from the Yaroslavl regional weekly newspaper "Poputny Veter" seeking advertising agents.

Joint Stock Company "Business-Press"

This is an advertisement from "Business-Press" in Yaroslavl, seeking correspondents for their media organizations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores anomalous phenomena, with a strong focus on UFOs, crop circles, and alleged extraterrestrial encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting eyewitness accounts and research findings, while acknowledging the limitations of conventional scientific explanations. There is a clear interest in documenting cases from Russia and comparing them with international reports. The publication also touches upon broader themes of potential global threats and the mysteries of the universe, encouraging reader participation through letters and information sharing.