Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 04 - 1987

Magazine Overview

This document is an informational bulletin from KUC (likely an organization related to anomalous phenomena research), identified as Issue No. 4 for 1987. It is a Russian-language publication originating from Yaroslavl, Soviet Union. The bulletin focuses on reports and news from a plenary session of the Commission on Anomalous Phenomena (AP) held in Moscow on March 14-15, 1987.

Plenary Session of the Commission on AP

The bulletin details a plenary session of the Commission on AP held in Moscow. The session began with an opening address by the commission's scientific secretary, A.I. Mordvin-Podro, who noted the low level of the commission's work in the preceding year and stated that the USSR Academy of Sciences was refusing to grant them official status. Mordvin-Podro also expressed a negative view of KUD's activities.

Several key figures were unable to attend, including the Commission's Chairman, corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Sciences V.S. Troitsky, and the deputy chairman, corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Sciences N. Zheltukhin, as well as researchers of ball lightning I.T. Dmitriev and G.N. Eoriya. However, the deputy chairman and pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR, P.R. Popovych, attended with his wife.

E. Goranov, a representative from the Leningrad Commission on AP, reported that 34% of the data collected by his commission pertained to UAP, with the remainder attributed to misunderstandings. Reports on the activities of groups and sections were presented by I. Kuznetsova (Kiev), A. Uspensky (Gorky), V. Mantulin (Kharkov), I. Baturin (Leningrad), I. Ginie (Vilnius), M. Milkhiker (Moscow), A. Kulchitsky (Dnepropetrovsk), B. Fomenko (Moscow Oblast), and P. Prokhorov (Valdai section on AP). Representatives from groups and sections in Vladivostok, Tbilisi, Voronezh, Tomsk, and Minsk also spoke.

Research Findings and Reports:

• UAP Indicators: Researchers had developed 5 indicators for UAP (БЛЭ). They noted the existence of an infinite number of UAP varieties.
• Tbilisi Incident: Georgian researchers reported that a UAP landing was recorded 40 km from Tbilisi.
• Poltergeist Activity: I. Ginie (Vilnius) reported that his section had recorded 104 cases of poltergeist activity (spontaneous combustion of objects). Before combustion, a "gray mass" appeared on the objects. Laboratory studies indicated the presence of zinc lines in this phenomenon.
• Minsk Section Dissolution: Researcher Kulikov from Minsk reported the dissolution of his section by the party committee of the city's House of Technology.
• Child Abduction: A case was mentioned of a seven-year-old boy being captured by anomalous phenomena during agricultural work.
• UAP Study Methods: Researcher D. Fomin proposed studying UAP using new, non-standard methods, suggesting that the old approach had failed to advance the problem. He recommended organizing a theoretical symposium on AP and developing working hypotheses.
• Film Screening: The first day concluded with the screening of the feature film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (USA).

Second Day of Sessions:

The second day was dedicated to reports on the study of AP. G.K. Kolchin presented a report titled "Against Misinformation and Speculation Around the UAP Problem." He discussed alleged UAP contacts, citing Adamski as an example. Kolchin outlined common characteristics of such claims: facts not being confirmed upon verification, "witnesses" avoiding special checks, and "contactees" widely advertising their contacts. He emphasized that this does not disprove the existence of UAP or humanoids. He also warned against bourgeois and religious figures promoting alien ideologies through literature and stressed the need to identify and eliminate such material.

A.V. Beletsky, a researcher from Kharkov, presented a report on "The Question of the Causes of Origin and Physical Nature of AP." He highlighted that the development of the AP study movement was preceded by a period of rapid development in all aspects of society.

Further Reports and Hypotheses:

• Physical Essence of AP: G.V. Nikolaev presented a report on the "Physical Essence of AP from the Position of Modern Electrodynamic Concepts."
• Artificial Plasmoid: Researcher B.T. Protasevich described obtaining an artificial plasmoid that was easily carried by the wind, with a slide demonstration.
• UAP and Seismic Activity: MeShcheriakov proposed a hypothesis linking UAP appearance to the seismic activity of mountain strata.
• Ancient Indian Manuscripts: Researcher A.F. Pugach from Kiev presented a report on "Reports of AP in Ancient Indian Manuscripts."
• Paleocontact: V.I. Avinsky, author of numerous publications on paleocontact, presented many color and black-and-white slides.
• Stonehenge: V.S. Komissarov's presentation on Stonehenge complemented Avinsky's report. Using a pentagram, he predicted the existence of two planets beyond Pluto's orbit and believes that information about gravity can be found in the ancient structures of Stonehenge.
• 18th Century Phenomena: I.V. Bogatyrev's report "Phenomena of the 18th Century" discussed large flares in 10, 1663, and 1716. He noted that information about ancient UAP appearances is also available in the Leningrad Naval Archive (Fund 315, Inventory 1, File 519).
• Tunguska Event Hypothesis: Young Moscow researcher A.E. Zlobin proposed a new hypothesis for the Tunguska event, suggesting the meteorite was a superconducting iron object. Its superconductivity failed in Earth's atmosphere, releasing stored energy as an electromagnetic field, causing the explosion.
• Bright Bolide: R.L. Khotinok, chairman of the Committee on Meteorites of the USSR Academy of Sciences, reported that a very bright bolide was observed on February 23rd at 19:30. There were 4 reports from Bryansk, Vologda, and Moscow Oblast, suggesting it might be an unusual atmospheric bolide. He requested researchers send similar information to the Committee on Meteorites of the USSR Academy of Sciences.

Geophysical Approach and Trace Studies:

• Geophysical Approach: V.N. Salnikov and R.G. Varlamov presented reports on the "Geophysical Approach to the AP Problem" and "Review of Methods and Results of AP Trace Research on the Earth's Surface."
• Microorganism Behavior: Yu.G. Simakov reported on the "Behavior of Indicator Microorganisms in the Zone of AP Influence." He observed the activity of fruit flies in the AP zone, noting that they initially showed increased activity but adapted after the fourth exposure and no longer reacted to the AP (landing site).

Additions and Announcements:

Additions were made by Ogorodnikov, Zolotov A.V., Ermilov D.A., and Mordvin Shchodro A.I. Member of the bureau of the Commission, Ermilov E., read out the decision of the plenary session.

A collection of materials from the plenary session will be published and sent to all attendees who paid 5 rubles upon registration.

Five people from KUC and the Yaroslavl AP group attended the plenary session.

Announcements:

• Sergey Nikolaevich Smirnov (Riga) wishes to exchange his collection of F.Yu. Zigel's "UAP Observations in the USSR" (Volumes 1 and 2) for books by D. Menzel ("Flying Saucers," Moscow, 1962) and K.E. Tsiolkovsky ("Dreams of Earth and Sky," Tula, 1986).
• KUC approved Vladimir Borisovich Neiman as a special correspondent for the information bulletin. He is a candidate of geological and mineralogical sciences.
• KUC congratulated subscribers on upcoming holidays.

Editorial Information:

• Publisher: Yu.A. Smirnov
• Editor: V.D. Muenneki

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin reflects a strong interest in UAP and anomalous phenomena within the Soviet Union during the 1980s. There is a clear effort to document sightings, research their causes, and develop scientific approaches, even amidst official skepticism or lack of recognition from the broader scientific establishment (e.g., the USSR Academy of Sciences). The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation and information dissemination, encouraging researchers to share data and explore various hypotheses, while also cautioning against misinformation and ideological manipulation. The inclusion of reports on historical events, potential extraterrestrial contact, and even paranormal phenomena like poltergeists indicates a broad scope of inquiry within the field of anomalous phenomena.