ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Четвертое Измерение и НЛО" (Fourth Dimension and UFOs), issue number 6 (131), is a Russian-language publication from the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center. The cover headline announces "US MILITARY TALKED WITH ALIENS," setting a tone of intrigue and potential government disclosure.

Military Encounters and Alien Communication

The lead article details alleged encounters between US military personnel and extraterrestrials in 1953. Astronomers reportedly detected large objects approaching Earth, which turned out to be unknown spacecraft. The article claims that radio communications were intercepted between these beings. A project named "Plato" was initiated to establish contact with other civilizations. English astronomers also observed a strange phenomenon on the Moon – a large "bridge" across the Sea of Tranquility.

Former military pilot Mel Noel recounts his experiences in 1953, describing encounters with 16 unidentified objects flying in formation. He details their unusual maneuvers, speed, and physical characteristics, estimating their diameter at 50 meters and height at 6-9 meters. Noel also describes a telepathic communication event where a colonel's thoughts were answered by an unknown voice, revealing the aliens' belief in a "supreme force of the Universe" and their origin from planets like Venus and Mars. The aliens reportedly stated that Earth is a "temporary base" and that a new era is coming around the year 2000.

Noel also recounts a meeting with a colonel who claimed to have met with aliens inside a UFO in Arizona. The colonel was given a metallic disk for protection and was introduced to an "elder" who discussed Earth's future, the concept of reincarnation, and the negative impact of materialism on humanity, emphasizing that children are the only hope.

Scientific and Paranormal Hypotheses

Another section explores the possibility of life in open space, presenting a hypothesis that "plasmoids" – entities formed from cosmic dust and gases – could be responsible for creating planets and could exist as "hydroplasmoforms" without needing traditional life support. This theory is linked to the phenomenon of UFOs, suggesting they might be powered by radioactive emissions and could explain the presence of organic molecules and unusual traces at landing sites.

The Tunguska Event Re-examined

A new concept regarding the Tunguska event of 1908 is presented, viewing it from geological and UFOlogical perspectives. The article proposes that the explosion occurred at a specific point on the planet's geoid and suggests it was caused by intelligent forces to correct Earth's shape, potentially preventing a global flood. This theory attempts to link the event to ancient megaliths, crop circles (especially in England), and ongoing UFO activity.

UFOlogy Debates and Controversies

The magazine features an "Open Letter" from Yuri Smirnov, head of the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center, addressing a conflict between two prominent UFOlogists: V.G. Azhazha and Anton Anfalov. Smirnov attempts to act as a "mediator" in their dispute, which centers on two main hypotheses: 1) UFOs are alien spacecraft, with evidence hidden by governments (Anfalov's view), and 2) UFOs are materializations of the Absolute, or God (Azhazha's view). Smirnov urges both to seek concrete evidence for their theories.

An article by Anton Anfalov criticizes V.G. Azhazha for allegedly discrediting him and other UFOlogists, accusing Azhazha of monopolizing information and supporting government secrecy regarding UFOs. Anfalov defends his own credentials and research, citing evidence like alleged UFO crash fragments and witness testimonies.

Paranormal Phenomena and Personal Accounts

The issue includes accounts of paranormal events, such as alleged mind control of General Rokhlin's wife using torsion generators. It also features stories of premonitions and visions, including accounts from concentration camp survivors like Esther Turner-Raab and Robert X., who reportedly survived due to supernatural guidance or warnings. A story about a ship's watchman named Bruce receiving a telepathic message to change course, leading to a rescue, is also included.

Information for Readers and Advertisements

An "Information for Readers" section announces a new numbering system for the publication, with issue numbers reflecting the total count of publications from the Yaroslavl UFO Study Group since 1987. The magazine also advertises UFOlogy and magic video films, offering various titles for sale. Additionally, it features advertisements for a symposium on "Ecology and UFOlogy" in Samara and for advertising agents for the local newspaper "Poputny Veter."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena, military secrecy, and paranormal experiences. It appears to lean towards validating claims of extraterrestrial contact and advanced technology, while also engaging with more esoteric and spiritual interpretations of UFOs. The editorial stance, as seen in the "Open Letter" and the debate between Azhazha and Anfalov, acknowledges the complexity and ongoing controversy within the UFOlogy field, encouraging the pursuit of evidence. The publication also seems to critique official secrecy and promote the idea that hidden truths about UFOs exist.