Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 2003 No 06

Magazine Overview

Title: ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО (Fourth Dimension and UFO)
Issue: No. 180
Year: 2003
Publisher: Newspaper of the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center named after F.Yu. Zigel
Theme: UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and related mysteries.

Feature Article: Путешествие на НЛО (Journey to a UFO)

The lead article details an alleged encounter by Enrique Castillo near an unknown lake in Colombia on November 3, 1973. Castillo was guided by dreams to a specific location where he found a metallic sphere. Following instructions, he proceeded into a forest as dusk fell. Around 8:00 PM, the sphere began to emit light and sound, and two flying objects, described as disc-shaped with domed tops, appeared at an altitude of 200 meters. Water seemed to flow from their inclined surfaces. The objects emitted bright light and heat. Castillo reported that all nocturnal sounds ceased and time seemed to stop.

Two beings descended from one of the craft via orange beams of light. They were described as having handsome, masculine figures, about 178-180 cm tall, wearing dull lead-grey suits, orange boots, and helmets with goggles. They communicated telepathically, assuring Castillo they were friends and meant no harm. He was invited aboard, and an orange beam lifted him into the craft. Inside, the hexagonal room was lit by an invisible source. Castillo was instructed to undress, and a blue smoke with a lemon-like scent filled the room, which he was told was for disinfection. This differed from the experience of Antonio Villas Boas in 1957, who experienced nausea from a similar smoke.

Загадка Витимского болида (The Mystery of the Vitim Bolide)

This section reports on an expedition by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) that gathered evidence of the fall of the Vitim bolide in a remote mountainous region of the Irkutsk Oblast. Sergey Yazev, a senior researcher from the Institute of Solar-Earth Physics, stated that scientists reached altitudes of 900-1000 meters via snowmobiles and skis to collect snow samples that might contain particles of the cosmic body. They also found numerous trees with freshly damaged crowns and other mechanical injuries. Yazev confirmed that it is certain a meteorite exploded at an altitude of approximately 30 km above Earth on the night of September 25th of the previous year, and the task now is to find and study what reached the surface. The report is attributed to ITAR-TASS.

Новые пророчества Павла Глобы (New Prophecies of Pavel Globa)

This article features an interview with renowned Russian astrologer Pavel Globa, known for his accurate predictions. Globa reportedly predicts a default in Russia in 2004, comparable to the 1998 event. He attributes this to the aftermath of the war in Iraq and oil market battles, stating it will occur immediately after the presidential elections in 2004. However, he also predicts that Russia will overcome this crisis, and 2005 will bring a strong economic upswing. The source is cited as Dni.ru.

Попытка клонировать якутского мамонта окончилась безуспешно (Attempt to Clone a Yakutian Mammoth Ended Unsuccessfully)

This report states that viable cells were not found in the tissues of a mammoth leg discovered in Yakutia the previous summer, leading to the failure of a Japanese scientific experiment to reproduce the ancient creature. Vladimir Repin, a Novosibirsk biologist and head of the expedition, announced the results. The mammoth remains (two legs) were found in permafrost near Lake Nikita and the Maksuunuocha River in Yakutia in August of the previous year, with an estimated age of 20-40 thousand years. Research on the tissues began in February, after Repin transported fragments to a special chamber. However, cells that initially appeared viable were found to be dead and unsuitable for cloning by scientists from the Research Institute of Cell Cultures. Japanese institutions Kinki and Tifu, who funded the expedition, reacted calmly, having been previously informed of the low probability of success.

Невидимые НЛО (Invisible UFOs)

This section discusses instances where UFOs are detected on photographic film but not by the naked eye during the time of shooting. The author, Yu. Oransky, suggests that in earlier times, many such 'invisible UFOs' were simply photographic flaws, such as spots from fixing agents, developer crumbs, or dirty fingers, which were often mistaken for 'energy spheres'. The transition to color film and automated processing reduced these artifacts but introduced new ones related to color photography and simple plastic optics. The article includes an example from Kirovsk, Murmansk Oblast, where a resident photographed an invisible UFO with a glowing tail that flew between him and a mountain.

В небе над Ильичевкой столкнулись два НЛО? (Did Two UFOs Collide in the Sky over Illichevka?)

This report from the village of Illichevka describes strange occurrences in a sunflower field, including circular pits and damaged plants forming symmetrical patterns around them. A local mechanizer, Vladimir Kovalev, witnessed the sunflowers 'spinning'. The ground around the pits was covered in a white coating resembling frost, which soil analysis showed was not due to salinity. The mystery deepened when a former agronomist, Alexander Semernikov, reported seeing two fiery spheres collide in the sky over Illichevka the day before the field anomalies were discovered. The report is by Ekaterina Morro.

В Китае слишком часто стали появляться "Йеху" (In China, "Yeti" Have Started Appearing Too Often)

This article reports on an investigation into sightings of a mythical 'ape-like' creature, referred to as 'Yeti' or 'Yegu', in China's Shennongjia National Park in Hubei province. At least six people, including a local journalist, reported seeing the creature. Chinese legends speak of a half-human, half-ape inhabitant in this region. Previous scientific expeditions in the 1980s and 1990s found no evidence, but in recent years, Chinese state media reported the discovery of hundreds of fossilized giant ape teeth, leading to theories that the creature could be a descendant. Witnesses described it as greyish with long black hair, about 1.65 meters tall. The journalist, Tayang Zhengmin, reported seeing it move quickly along a mountain road, leaving behind footprints about 30 cm long and broken branches. A foul-smelling liquid was also found at the site. The investigation is ongoing, with theories ranging from an unknown primate species to a missing evolutionary link.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and other unexplained phenomena. It presents eyewitness accounts, scientific investigations (or lack thereof), and speculative theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, providing a platform for reports from various sources, including eyewitnesses, researchers, and news agencies. The inclusion of astrological predictions and reports on cryptids like the 'Yeti' suggests a broad interest in the paranormal and unexplained.