Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 05 - 1987

Magazine Overview

This document is an informational bulletin from KUTs, issue number 5, for the year 1987. It contains brief reports and news items related to anomalous phenomena, primarily UFOs. The bulletin is published in Russian and originates from the USSR.

Key Reports and Events

Support from K.E. Tsiolkovsky Commission

The bulletin opens with a letter from Vladimir Georgievich Azhazha, chairman of the K.E. Tsiolkovsky Commission on Anomalous Phenomena at the House of Culture of Energetics in Moscow. Azhazha expresses support for KUTs' activities and promises comprehensive assistance in gathering materials for future bulletins.

"Komsomolskaya Pravda" Round Table Discussion

A significant event reported is a "round table" discussion held on March 2, 1987, at the editorial office of "Komsomolskaya Pravda." This discussion was organized as a response to critical letters from readers concerning an article by L. Repin titled "Plates" in the Sky and in the Kitchen," published on October 12, 1986. The event aimed to address the problem of anomalous phenomena (АЯ). Enthusiasts of the problem were invited, including P. Kapitsa and V. Migulin, though they did not attend, which the bulletin suggests indicates their avoidance of open discussion. Participants in the round table included: Kunitsyn (Doctor of Philosophical Sciences), V.G. Azhazha (Candidate of Technical Sciences), P.R. Povovich (Candidate of Technical Sciences), V.B. Neiman (Candidate of Geological-Mineralogical Sciences), L.M. Gindilis (Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences), A.P. Listratov (Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences), Talalaevsky (Candidate of Technical Sciences), B.A. Shurinov, Kiselev, and A.V. Mosolov. The primary topic of discussion was the connection between UFOs and 'VTs' (unspecified phenomena). The reaction of the "Komsomolskaya Pravda" editorial board remains unclear, and the bulletin urges enthusiasts to write to the newspaper requesting coverage of the issues raised at the round table. Contact information for Alexander Viktorovich Mosolov in Voronezh is provided for further information.

Biolocation Commission

It is noted that the Commission for Biolocation in Moscow had 211 members in 30 cities across the USSR in 1986, according to a report by N.N. Sochevanov.

Perm Region Anomalous Phenomena Research

In the Perm region, work is underway to study the sites of anomalous phenomena. The expedition is led by E.A. Ermilov from Gorky, and a scientific report is being prepared.

Eyewitness Accounts

Zavidovo Sighting (March 5, 1987): A UFO was observed over the settlement of Zavidovo, near the Kalinin highway and the Ivankovo Reservoir. According to psychic M. Grigoriev, the object was a double disk with a diameter of 1.5 km, hovering at an altitude of 12 km. The appearance of the UFO was linked to concerns about high radiation levels in the area from a nearby nuclear power plant.

Self-Combustion Cases (Reported in "Izvestia," April 11, 1987): The bulletin mentions numerous cases of self-combustion occurring in the presence of a thirteen-year-old boy named Sasha K. from Yenakievo. It suggests that researchers from Donbass should investigate these cases.

Yerevan Incident (July 21-22, 1984): An extraordinary event occurred at the apartment of Svetlana Georgievna Geoletyan in Yerevan. At 1:30 AM, after she turned off the light, four dazzling white spheres with a greenish tint appeared in the air, forming a trapezoid. These objects moved towards her. The lower white sphere of the trapezoid began to rotate rapidly, filling the room with darkness and appearing like a planetarium with countless tiny stars. The witness, frightened, turned on a lamp, and the phenomenon vanished. Later that night, she saw a large, dazzling silver rocket-shaped object, like a cylinder, resting on a hill opposite her apartment. The configuration was unusual, appearing as if one cylinder was supported by another.

Iturup Island UFO Information: Psychic M. Grigoriev interpreted information from a photograph of a UFO over Iturup Island (mentioned in Bulletin #1, Photo #1). The information suggests the disk is 120 meters in size and comes from Jupiter. These beings are interested in Earth's political affairs, particularly relations with Japan. Their age is estimated at 160 years, with a maximum of 240 years for these 'citizens,' and their spacecraft travel from other galaxies over tens of thousands of years.

Ladozhskoye Lake Photograph (Spring 1976): An appendix includes Photo #1, a snapshot taken by fishermen in the Lakhdenpokhya area on the shore of Lake Ladoga in the spring of 1976. No other data is available for this photograph.

Announcements

Tribute to Viktor Stepanovich Grebennikov: On April 23, 1987, Viktor Stepanovich Grebennikov, a veteran of labor, celebrated his 60th birthday and 42 years of scientific, popularization, pedagogical, and environmental protection activities. He is described as a prominent entomologist, artist, organizer of the first children's art school in Western Siberia, head of the agroecology museum at the Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture, an astronomer, and a ufologist. A celebration was held in his honor at the House of Scientists of the Siberian Branch of VASKHNIL.

KUTs Request for Data: KUTs is requesting researchers to send in recent data on all unexplained phenomena immediately, promising mutual exchange. They are also seeking information about any existing copies of 16mm and 8mm films and camera lenses.

Addendum

An addendum notes that after failing to find other reasonable explanations for the cases involving Sasha K., the newspaper "Izvestia" (in issue #147 of May 27) mentioned poltergeist activity and a possible connection to the "Znaikievsky miracle" and anomalous phenomena (АЯ).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, eyewitness accounts, and scientific or pseudo-scientific investigations into anomalous phenomena. There is a clear editorial stance in favor of exploring these topics, evidenced by the support from scientific commissions, the reporting of eyewitness testimonies, and the call for further research and data collection. The inclusion of a round table discussion at a major newspaper suggests an effort to legitimize and promote the study of these subjects within the Soviet Union, despite potential skepticism or criticism, as indicated by the mention of critical letters and the need for open discussion.