Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1999 No 07

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО' (Fourth Dimension and UFO) from 1999, issue number 7 (142), published by the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center, delves into significant UFO-related events and scientific endeavors. The cover prominently features the headline 'КАТАСТРОФА НЛО НА ТЯНЬ-ШАНЕ (ЗАГОВОР МОЛЧАНИЯ)' (UFO Crash in Tien Shan (Conspiracy of Silence)) and a comparison to 'RUSSIAN ROSWELL'. It also includes a section on 'НАСА ПРОДОЛЖАЕТ ШТУРМОВАТЬ МАРС' (NASA Continues to Storm Mars).

UFO Crash in Tien Shan (Conspiracy of Silence)

The main article details a catastrophic UFO event in the Tien Shan mountains. The incident began on August 28, 1991, when a large, unidentified object, approximately 600 meters long and 110 meters in diameter, was detected by a radar station on the Mangyshlak Peninsula. The object, moving at a speed of 960 km/h, did not respond to hails. Military aircraft, including MiG-29s, were dispatched to intercept it. The pilots visually confirmed the object, described as a giant, dull gray dirigible without visible details, but their weapons systems and engines malfunctioned upon approach. The object then accelerated rapidly to speeds exceeding 6800 km/h and disappeared over Lake Issyk-Kul.

Following this event, in September 1991, information surfaced about a UFO crash in the mountains east of Przhevalsk (now Karakol). A search group from SAKKUFON (Kazakhstan UFO Research Association) attempted to reach the site in the Shaitan Mazar area but was hampered by heavy snowfall and avalanches. The group, led by M.S. Eltsin, reported that a military helicopter involved in the operation crashed, resulting in casualties.

A more extensive expedition by SAKKUFON members, led by G.G. Svechkov, took place in June 1992. They reached the crash site, located on a relatively flat area, where the object was found broken in half. The expedition documented powerful anomalous effects, including a zone of complete magnetic field absence within 800-820 meters of the object and significant chronal anomalies (time distortions) affecting mechanical and quartz chronometers within a 2-2.2 km radius. The object itself showed signs of a powerful internal explosion, with its hull turned inside out. Green symbols were observed on the tail section, and dark rings encircled the stern.

A second expedition in August 1998, involving authors Emil Bachurin and Nikolai Subbotin, attempted to revisit the site. They faced bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining permits and discovered that the UFO was no longer present. They found a 20-meter depression on the slope and unusual stone formations but no magnetic anomalies. They speculated that military helicopters might have been used to evacuate the debris, noting a linear track and a circular platform resembling a landing site.

NASA Continues to Storm Mars

This section, authored by Yu. Smirnov, continues a series on unique images from NASA's Mars missions. It references the 1997 experiment involving a self-propelled rover sent to the Martian surface. While the rover did not travel far, the scientific results and images obtained were considered unique, showing the rover against the backdrop of Mars' desolate landscapes.

Anomalous Incident in Kostroma

An article by Vitaly Dyachkov, a retired Colonel of Justice, describes an incident that occurred on March 25, 1999, in a store in Kostroma. The deputy director, Lyudmila Evstafyeva, observed a bright crimson light circle on the wall. Upon investigation, a perfectly round hole, approximately 6.5 mm in diameter, was found in the outer pane of a window, with numerous radiating cracks on the outer surface. The inner pane remained intact, and there were no signs of melting or impact on the edges of the hole. Dyachkov discusses various hypotheses, including a projectile, laser, or ball lightning, but finds them insufficient. He suggests the event was caused by a powerful, non-terrestrial energy source, possibly for testing equipment or observing reactions.

Russian Ufology is Developing!

This section reports on the official registration of the 'Academy of Informational and Applied Ufology' in Moscow on May 25, 1999. The academy aims to advance ufological research, train specialists, and foster international cooperation. It is structured with councils for philosophical, technical, medical, and biological sciences, with V.G. Azhazha mentioned as a key figure.

Subscription and Video Offerings

An announcement invites readers to subscribe to the newspaper for the first half of 2000, providing subscription details. Additionally, an offer is made to purchase video cassettes containing UFO-related films, including documentaries on UFO sightings, ancient mysteries, and parapsychology.

Other Mentions

• A brief mention of a new electronic mail address for the newspaper.
• An obituary for Alexandra Grigoryevna Smirnova (Oranskaya), mother of the editor Yu. Smirnov and a former physics teacher.
• A notice regarding reprint permissions, requiring attribution to the newspaper.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, scientific investigation, and potential government cover-ups, as exemplified by the Tien Shan crash and the 'conspiracy of silence' theme. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into anomalous events, presenting evidence and witness accounts while acknowledging the challenges of verification and the possibility of deliberate obfuscation. The inclusion of scientific endeavors like the Mars mission provides a contrast between established science and the more speculative realm of ufology. The establishment of the Ufology Academy signals a move towards greater formalization and recognition of the field within Russia.