Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1998 No 09

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Izmerenie i NLO" (Measurement and UFO), identified as No. 9 (134), published in 1998, focuses on the alleged "Cosmic Conspiracy" surrounding UFOs in Russia, particularly in military hangars. The cover prominently features a headline about this conspiracy and a photograph depicting a UFO crash site with military personnel.

Cosmic Conspiracy: UFOs in Russian Military Hangars (New Testimonies)

The main article details numerous alleged UFO crash incidents and retrievals that occurred in the USSR and later Russia from the 1970s through the 1990s. Ufologist Valeriy Kratochvil is cited as the source of sensational information, claiming that materials from these incidents were immediately classified as state secrets and that the public was deliberately misinformed through orchestrated statements by officials and the media. The article posits that the secrecy surrounding UFOs in Russia now serves a political-ideological purpose, aiming to hide evidence of extraterrestrial civilizations to preserve the existing socio-political order.

The article provides a detailed chronological list of specific incidents:

• January 19, 1978: A silver, elliptical object, 5 meters long and 2 meters wide, crashed between Pugachev and Ivanteevka in Saratov Oblast. It was reportedly transported by helicopter and military transport plane to Chkalovskaya airfield near Moscow and stored in military unit 67947 in Mytishchi.
• November 3, 1983: Near Kohtla-Järve, Estonia, a round object, about 7 meters in diameter and 3 meters high, with a domed, ribbed top and 10 protrusions, crashed. It was taken to military laboratory MO No. 10 (military unit 77513) in Vnukovo, Moscow Oblast, where researchers found control panels and a green sphere.
• May 9, 1990: Near the settlement of Golubye Ruchyi on the Kola Peninsula, an 8-meter diameter, 3.5-meter high disc crashed. It had a conical-domed turret and a matte gray surface. Inside, the burnt body of an unknown being in a tight-fitting jumpsuit and helmet was found. Representatives of the Navy were involved, and the incident was reported to the Northern Fleet headquarters, leading to the formation of a special intelligence group.

The article continues with other notable UFO crash cases in the USSR:

• February 12, 1975: Near Lake Bobrovitsa (east of Chernihiv, Ukraine), a disc 4.8 meters in diameter and 1.5 meters high crashed. It had three protrusions and signal lights. It was transported to military laboratory MO No. 49 (military unit 31303) in Kremenchug.
• May 2, 1977: Near the villages of Barks and Pionersk in Saratov Oblast, a silver disc with a dome crashed, creating a long trench. The disc was 7.8 meters in diameter and 3 meters high, with three antenna-like rods on its dome. It was taken to military laboratory MO No. 52 (military unit 73790) at the Kapustin Yar test range.
• July 18, 1977: Near the Ushmyn River in Amur Oblast, an object resembling a parallelepiped or box with rounded corners, 3.5 meters long and 5 meters high, was found. It had reflective surfaces and contained a holographic projector. It was transported to military laboratory MO No. 7 (military unit 73401) in Novosibirsk.

The issue also reports on the discovery of humanoid bodies, often found separately from the crashed craft:

• August 5, 1971: A group of climbers on the Ak-Shiyrak Glacier in Kyrgyzstan found the body of a dwarf alien, which was transported to military laboratory MO No. 15 in Balashikha.
• April 19, 1974: The bodies of two dwarf humanoids were found in the Aral Sea (west of Kazalinsk), along with silvery balloons, and transported to the Vnukovo laboratory.
• March 15, 1977: Another humanoid was found near Kurgantash, Uzbekistan, and transported to Balashikha.
• June 18, 1977: Near Cape Alexander in Khabarovsk Krai, the bodies of two humanoids were found on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk and transported to Novosibirsk.
• January 18, 1979: A 6-meter diameter, 3-meter high disc crashed near Shurab, Tajikistan. Inside, the body of a 2-meter tall humanoid was found. The object's hull was highly resistant to drilling.
• February 17, 1978: Another UFO, shaped like a boot, crashed near Zhigansk in Yakutia and was taken to research institute No. 13 (military unit 47845) in Lyubertsy.
• April 16, 1979: A long, curved arch-shaped object, 8 meters long and 6 meters high, made of metal-plastic, was found in the Sukhan swamp in Arkhangelsk Oblast. A strong radiation background was noted at the crash site.
• May 25, 1979: A 22-meter diameter disc crashed near Asbestovsky, Sverdlovsk Oblast. Local residents witnessed the military's cleanup operation.
• May 21, 1980: A disc, 4 meters in diameter and 1.8 meters high, crashed near Kornilyevo in Vologda Oblast and was transported to Balashikha.
• July 20, 1980: Another humanoid body, 1.2 meters tall, was found near Khvoyny in Amur Oblast and transported to Novosibirsk.

The article continues with a lengthy list of incidents from 1981 to 1996, detailing the discovery of various UFO objects and alien bodies across different regions of the USSR and Russia. These include objects described as discs, cylinders, and triangular craft, often recovered by military units and transported to secret laboratories in locations like Balashikha, Vnukovo, Novosibirsk, and Protvino. The discovery of numerous humanoid bodies, varying in height and physical characteristics, is also extensively documented.

Who Threw the Minister of Defense Out the Window?

This section, authored by Anton Anfálov, discusses the death of US Secretary of the Navy Forrestal. It refutes official accounts of suicide due to mental illness, suggesting he was murdered by CIA agents for attempting to reveal secrets about UFOs. The author cites Prince Dmitry Nikolaevich Volkonsky, who claims Forrestal was seeking to return to the Catholic Church and was critical of US military policy, leading to his "suicide" after being confined to a military hospital.

Meteorite Flew Over Moscow Heads

This brief report by Yuri Smirnov describes a bright bolide observed over Moscow on October 14, 1998. While some witnesses reported thunder-like sounds, official sources mentioned a possible aircraft crash. The report speculates that the object might have been a meteorite and suggests a potential discovery in the forests west of Moscow.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO crash retrievals, alien bodies, and alleged government cover-ups within Russia and the former Soviet Union. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for transparency and the release of information regarding UFO phenomena, as evidenced by the detailed documentation of incidents and the direct appeal for information from readers. The inclusion of the political statement from the Yaroslavl Ufological Center demanding President Yeltsin's resignation indicates a broader critical stance on the current government's policies and their perceived negative impact on the country, including the field of ufology.