Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1999 No 08

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО" (Fourth Dimension and UFO), number 8 (143) from 1999, published by the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center, focuses on unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, poltergeist activity, and philosophical discussions on life and death.

UFO Sighting Over Baku

The lead story details a sensational UFO sighting that occurred on April 17, 1999, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr. Elchin Khalilov, a Doctor of Geological-Mineralogical Sciences, presented a unique video recording of the event at an international astronomical conference. His father alerted him to an unusual object in the sky, which he then filmed with a digital video camera. The object was described as having three parts, with the rear section rotating and the front section being spherical. It changed its orientation and displayed a complex structure. Later, three glowing points appeared, forming a triangle before disappearing. The UFO remained visible for several hours, eventually taking on an elliptical shape before vanishing. The filming captured over 50,000 frames.

Poltergeist Activity in Yaroslavl

Another significant report describes a powerful poltergeist event that took place in an apartment in the Northern residential district of Yaroslavl in September of the same year. The phenomena began with strange knocking and sounds, particularly when a 12-year-old girl named Tanya was present. Objects, including household items and children's toys, would suddenly fly out of rooms. The author of the article experienced a direct hit from a piece of a children's construction set. The poltergeist also exhibited pyrotechnic abilities, causing localized fires that damaged the apartment. These events ceased when Tanya left the apartment and resumed upon her return, indicating her presence was central to the activity. The article suggests this is due to anomalous brain activity, specifically 'spontaneous telekinesis' in Tanya, which is expected to fade with age as her brain exits a specific resonant frequency.

Philosophical Musings on Life and Death

An article titled "АТАКА НА СМЕРТЬ" (Attack on Death) delves into the fundamental questions of life, death, birth, and old age. The author reflects on the inevitability of death and explores various philosophical and esoteric teachings, particularly from Eastern traditions, which posit the existence of a soul and astral bodies that separate from the physical body upon death and may reincarnate. The author admits to previously holding such beliefs, influenced by theories from figures like Moody, Landsberg, and Fiore, and the idea that a soul exists in a state of non-being before birth. The article questions the nature of the 'self' and its connection to the soul or thought-form.

Martian Volcanoes and Population Growth

The issue features a striking image of Olympus Mons on Mars, described as a colossal volcano with a diameter of 600 kilometers and a height of 22 kilometers, making it the tallest mountain in the Solar System. It notes the mountain's caldera is 80 kilometers wide and classifies it as a shield volcano, similar to Mauna Loa and Kilauea on Earth. The article also marks October 12, 1999, as the birth date of the six-billionth inhabitant of Earth, with Sarajevo, former Yugoslavia, designated as the symbolic birthplace.

Alien Experiments and Abductions

A substantial section of the magazine is dedicated to alleged alien experiments on humans and animals. It recounts stories of individuals, like Virginia and Betty Andreasson, who claim to have undergone procedures by extraterrestrials, including implants and medical examinations. Dr. Victor Pinto of Portugal is quoted suggesting aliens might be studying humans to maintain their own dying civilization through cloning or genetic material. The article explores various hypotheses, including aliens attempting to create a new race or hostile aliens studying Earth as a potential future adversary. It also touches upon the possibility of secret government involvement, with some suggesting a deal between the US government and aliens for advanced technology in exchange for overlooking abductions and experiments. The text mentions alleged genetic research and the implantation of 'micro-transmitters' in human brains for control, as well as experiments involving the cloning and development of human-animal hybrids.

Personal Encounters and UFO Center Activities

Major reserve Sergey Mustafin shares his personal encounter in 1992 near Ardatov, Gorky Oblast, where his car stalled near a high-voltage line and he observed a UFO. He describes telepathic communication with the occupants and subsequent memory lapses. The magazine also announces meetings of the Yaroslavl UFO Center, held on the first two Tuesdays of each month at the "DUSLYK" Cultural and Youth Center in Yaroslavl.

Subscription and Media Information

Information is provided for subscribing to the magazine for the first half of 2000, including postal order details. Readers can also purchase back issues on diskettes, which include rare photos of cosmic objects. Contact information for the editorial office and a new email address for submitting graphic files ([email protected]) are listed. The magazine is printed by OAO "Poligrafiya" in Yaroslavl and was registered in 1992.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFOs, extraterrestrial contact, paranormal phenomena like poltergeists, and speculative theories about life, death, and human evolution. The editorial stance appears to be open to presenting various accounts and hypotheses related to these subjects, encouraging reader engagement through subscriptions and information sharing. The publication also serves as a platform for local UFO research groups and events.