Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1998 No 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО" (Measurement and UFO), published by the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center, is dated 1998, issue number 5. The cover headline is "А НА КЛАДБИЩЕ ВСЁ СПОКОЙНЕНЬКО" (Everything is calm at the cemetery), hinting at the unusual content within.

Article: "А НА КЛАДБИЩЕ ВСЁ СПОКОЙНЕНЬКО"

This article recounts an incident where photographic anomalies occurred at a cemetery. After the death of Gennady M.'s sister, photographs taken with a Kodak camera revealed spherical, bright white objects, the size of large oranges, that were not visible to the naked eye. Investigations confirmed these were not film defects or printing errors. Some objects were dense, while others appeared as semi-transparent clusters of white-gray fibers. A few days later, during another visit to the cemetery, photographs taken with a Polaroid camera showed five cross-shaped objects seemingly attached to the clothing of 19 individuals. These objects were described as being made of white-gray threads and having irregular configurations. The author notes the uniqueness of cross-shaped figures being recorded in such a situation. Consulting with clairvoyant Raisa Nikolaevna Sumerina and contactee Natalia Mikhailovna Kapralova, the author learned that these cross-shaped figures are astral energetic bodies of deceased people who wished to participate in the photo session. The cross shape is rare, but an energetic body is essentially a concentration of energy. The article suggests that these phenomena are not "scare tactics" by the deceased, but rather a manifestation that avoids causing undue distress to the living. The author posits that these objects were visible to the camera because the camera's resolving power is greater than human eyesight, implying they existed in a part of the spectrum invisible to us. This phenomenon offers hope that life continues after physical death.

Article: "НЛО - ЭТО ЧТО, КТО И ЗАЧЕМ ОНИ К НАМ ПРИЛЕТАЮТ ?! "

This article presents a new perspective on UFOs, challenging the common theory of them being extraterrestrial spacecraft. Based on the book "Nothing is secret that will not become known" by Moscow clairvoyant Raisa Nikolaevna Sumerina, the author suggests that UFOs are not alien vessels but means of transportation for our "brethren" who have passed into the afterlife. Their life continues in a subtle plane, and they regularly visit their living relatives. While they generally do not manifest physically, their "crews" can be observed. The article argues against this theory by noting that many UFOs leave physical traces and appear to have physical properties, which astral entities supposedly cannot create. It also questions the logistics of numerous deceased individuals visiting their relatives simultaneously, especially in large cities, and points out that astral beings, being energetic, would not need physical means of transport or protection.

Article: "ЗАГАДОЧНЫЙ СЛЕД НА ХВОСТЕ КОМЕТЫ"

This piece details an observation made on April 10, 1997, by Gunaras Kakarac, Director of the Lithuanian Entokosmological Center. While photographing Comet Hale-Bopp with a long exposure, he witnessed a bright, luminous object moving through the comet's tail. The object suddenly disappeared, which was unusual as it was not in Earth's shadow. The photograph revealed that the object had not only disappeared but also reappeared. Independently, Henricus Silavicius, near Vilnius, observed and photographed the same phenomenon while also photographing Comet Hale-Bopp. Analysis of the images from both locations, approximately 100 km apart, allowed for the calculation of the object's distance (about 12,000 km) and the length of its trace (about 700 km). Its speed was estimated to be over 100 km/s, a speed not typical for artificial satellites or other known objects near Earth. The article dismisses the possibility of a burning meteorite and suggests the object might be a UFO.

Article: "НА ЕВРОПЕ ОБНАРУЖЕНА ЖИЗНЬ ?"

This article reports on a potential discovery of life on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. Russian scientist Boris Rodionov, examining photographs of Europa's icy landscapes, identified what he believes to be signs of technological activity, including a network of pipelines and transport communications beneath kilometers of ice. Initially met with skepticism, the theory gained traction when higher-resolution images were provided by the "Galileo" probe. NASA specialists are reportedly interested, considering the possibility of vast, unfrozen seas and oceans beneath the ice, where life might have originated, similar to Earth. NASA is planning a new expedition to Jupiter in 2003 to investigate further.

Article: "МОЛНИЯ ВЫНОСИТ ПРИГОВОР"

This article explores the mysterious and often deadly nature of lightning. It highlights instances where lightning strikes have peculiar outcomes, such as killing every third person in a group of Japanese schoolchildren or causing the complete disappearance of an Australian woman, leaving only a belt buckle. The article notes the immense power of lightning, exceeding that of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, and its extremely high temperature. It discusses unusual phenomena like ball lightning and instances where lightning strikes specific locations repeatedly, possibly due to underground water sources or metal deposits. The article also touches upon cases where lightning strikes have had strange effects on people, such as a Pakistani peasant who, after being struck, began speaking fluent Japanese while delirious, and a man in Penza whose stomach ulcer disappeared after being struck by ball lightning. The piece concludes by lamenting that while lightning's secrets remain largely unraveled, its potential for human benefit is immense.

Article: "ПЕРВЫЙ ПОСОЛ ИЗ КОСМОСА"

This article, citing foreign publications, claims that the US government has established contact with UFO crews from the planets Zonnery and Tio (Tron) in the Sirius system. It alleges that the US was provided with several of their spacecraft for study and that three Zonnery beings visited the US government. The article details a purported landing at Holloman Air Force Base in 1964, where three humanoid beings with gray skin and large pear-shaped heads negotiated with base commanders. It references a 1969-1971 agreement between the US and Zonnery, involving an exchange of technology and knowledge, in return for the US ignoring human abductions and suppressing information. The article also mentions the teleportation of an ambassador named Krill from Tio (Tron) to America in 1971 and the construction of joint US-Zonnery underground bases in Nevada and New Mexico. It further claims that Zonnery beings use humans as sources for glandular and hormonal secretions, conduct genetic engineering experiments, and create hybrids. The article suggests that these beings may be suffering from a genetic mutation due to a past nuclear war and are using human and animal enzymes and hormones to sustain their dying race. The author notes that while these claims originate from various sources and are supported by some authoritative testimonies, they could also be a large-scale disinformation campaign by US special services.

Article: "НОВАЯ ИДЕЯ !"

This short piece presents an idea for a seventh-generation research rocket with several dynamic supports in flight, proposed by A. Golikov of "Ufokrat." He suggests that current rockets are like "carts with square wheels."

Article: "ПЕРЕПРОГРАММИРОВАНИЕ СМЕРТИ"

This article explores the concept of "reprogramming death" through hypnosis. The author undergoes a hypnotic session with Igor Olegovich Vagin, president of the Academy of Irrational Psychology, where he experiences a vision of his own death in a car accident on March 2, 2025. He is then guided to "return" a few hours earlier and avoid the accident. The article discusses the psychological impact of knowing one's death date and Vagin's perspective that death can be viewed as a "door" rather than a "wall." He explains that his seminars help individuals overcome the fear of death and accept it as a transition. The article also touches upon cases where reprogramming death has been unsuccessful due to extreme fear, and Vagin's belief that life is eternal, with existence transitioning from one state to another.

Article: "ПО ЗАМЫСЛАМ ПЕНТАГОНА"

This article, citing "Delovoy vtornik" (Business Tuesday), discusses future military technology planned by the Pentagon. It mentions the development of small, nearly silent flying apparatuses the size of a crow, capable of transmitting video and other data. It also details plans for ground reconnaissance sensors that can be fired from cannons or dropped from aircraft, and tactical mobile robots designed for reconnaissance. The article questions the purpose of these developments and against whom the US military intends to spy.

Editorial and Correspondence

The magazine includes correspondence from A.M. Pushkarnaya of the Yaroslavl Oblast Administration and A.S. Bashmashnikov of the Yaroslavl Oblast State Duma, responding to a previous article about the difficult financial situation of the Yaroslavl UFO Center. Both responses indicate that due to the current economic crisis and pressing issues like unpaid pensions and salaries, financial support for UFO centers is not possible. They suggest the center should actively seek investors and sponsors. The editorial section also criticizes the government and wealthy individuals for their lack of support for domestic ufology, contrasting it with their own financial resources and foreign travel.

Advertisements and Announcements

Advertisements include offers for video films on ufology and magic, a subscription drive for the newspaper "Четвертое измерение и НЛО," and an invitation for advertising agents to join the newspaper "Попутный ветер." There is also an announcement for the 7th scientific ufological conference in Moscow and a call for information from the Center for UFO Research of the Ukrainian Ufological Association.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFOs, paranormal phenomena, the afterlife, and extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for the recognition and support of ufology in Russia, highlighting the perceived neglect by both the government and wealthy individuals. The magazine presents a mix of personal accounts, theoretical discussions, and news related to these subjects, often with a critical undertone towards official explanations and societal indifference to paranormal research.