Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 08 - 1987

Magazine Overview

This is issue number 8 of the "Informational Bulletin of KUTs" for the year 1987. The bulletin is published in Russian and covers brief reports and news, primarily focusing on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. The publication appears to be based in Yaroslavl, Russia.

Key Articles and Reports

Washington International UFO Symposium

The bulletin reports on an international UFO symposium held in Washington in early summer 1987, attended by approximately 500 people. The symposium addressed issues concerning the use of electronic equipment in UFO research and problems related to UFO contacts. A significant highlight was the topic of UFO crashes, specifically the 1947 incident in Roswell, New Mexico.

At the symposium, a recently declassified government document was presented. This document, attributed to the late CIA Director Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter, detailed the recovery of wreckage from a fallen object and the discovery of four small, humanoid beings near Roswell on July 7, 1947. These beings were found approximately two miles east of the crash site, were dead, and in a state of decomposition. The scientific team that examined the bodies concluded that while they appeared humanoid, they were biologically and evolutionarily distinct from humans. The wreckage of their ship was confirmed to be of extraterrestrial origin.

In response to this revelation, the symposium organizers requested verification from the US Air Force command. They received an official response stating that the documentation for this case had been destroyed. Retired US Air Force Major Jesse Marcel, who collected debris from the 'unknown disk' in 1947, testified that the fragments were made of an unknown metal and bore markings resembling hieroglyphs. The late Washington physicist Robert Sarbacher, involved in the secret examination of the disk, provided written testimony describing the flying saucer as constructed from very light and strong materials, and noted that the internal structure of the pilot's bodies remotely resembled that of insects.

The symposium organizers expressed a desire to establish contact with the USSR Academy of Sciences and invited Soviet scientists to Washington, though the invitation did not reach Moscow under unclear circumstances.

The symposium received wide coverage in the press and on radio. The publication "Literaturnaya Gazeta" featured an article on July 8, 1987, titled "Don't be afraid of little grey men with big eyes." On July 11, a broadcast on TsT SSSR's "Before and After Midnight" program touched upon the Washington symposium, showcasing rare footage of the 1947 crash. KUTs has sent a request to TsT for this footage.

Book Release: "A Sign in the Heavens..." by Victor Loysha

The Tomsk Book Publishing House has released the third official edition of Victor Loysha's book "A Sign in the Heavens..." (Tomsk, 1987) on UFOs in the USSR. The book reportedly takes a negative stance on the subject. The author, a Tomsk resident and former regional newspaper correspondent, has no connection to the Tomsk UAP group. Notably, the book is not popular in Tomsk, with a print run of 30,000 copies.

Pamir Expedition "Gissar-87"

The KUTs-organized expedition to the Pamir mountains, codenamed "Gissar-87," has concluded. It was determined that the region does not exhibit any unusual UFO activity, and no significant observations were recorded. Further details will be published in future bulletins.

Cooperation with Leningrad UAP Section

From August 12 to 19, a representative from the Leningrad section for UAP, R.E. Tur, visited the Yaroslavl UAP study group. At the request of the scientific secretary of the Commission for UAP under the All-Union Scientific and Technical Society (VS NTO), A.I. Mordvin-Shchodro, she proposed establishing closer ties between KUTs and the Leningrad section. This proposal was supported and approved by KUTs, which advocates for the further development of relationships among all UFO researchers.

Media Mentions

• "Sovetskaya Molodezh" published an article on June 13, 1987, about the "Yeti" (Snowman) going into the mountains.
• "Tyumenskaya Pravda" featured an article on April 12, 1987, titled "The Biopol of the Tunguska Meteorite." This article was based on materials from a regional scientific-practical conference of geophysicists and included insights from A.B. Zolotov, a researcher of UFOs and the Tunguska meteorite.

Eyewitness Accounts

• On February 23, 1987, at 7:30 PM, L.N. Kishchenkova in Moscow observed a bright object from her ninth-floor balcony. The object, about 1/10 the size of the visible moon, pulsated and then disappeared. After a few seconds, it reappeared further away. The total observation time was 10-12 seconds.
• The same phenomenon was observed by the head of flights in the Vologda region, Botin Viktor Nikolaevich, along with pilots Tumanov and Pavlov, on February 23, 1987, at 7:35 PM. They reported a huge, wingless object approximately 1000 meters long with a bright light at the rear. Compact luminous areas, possibly illuminators, were observed at the front. After crossing a railway line, the light ceased, but sparks appeared, similar to those from a campfire. The object then disappeared, moving slowly. The light and tail vanished simultaneously during a pulsation. The object flew from southwest to northeast. A third pulse of light was observed over the forest. The total observation time was 10-12 seconds.

Subscription Information

Subscribers wishing to receive the bulletin in 1988 are asked to subscribe by the end of November. The cost remains 10 rubles per year, with 10 issues expected. Photos may be included with some issues. Each issue will be 3 to 5 typed pages long. Subscriptions can be made via postal transfer to two addresses in Yaroslavl, with clear indication of the subscriber's name, address, and full name. Members of the Yaroslavl UAP group who have paid their 1988 membership dues, and special correspondents of KUTs, will receive the bulletin free of charge. Subscriptions can be started at any time, and the subscription period ends when all 10 issues have been received. The bulletin will notify subscribers upon completion of their subscription.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, crashes, and research. It highlights international efforts in UFO investigation, such as the Washington symposium, and promotes cooperation among researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, with a particular interest in official documents and eyewitness accounts. The publication also engages with media coverage of UAP-related topics and disseminates information about relevant books and expeditions. The bulletin actively seeks to inform its readership and encourage subscription to ensure continued publication.