Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 10 - 1987

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 10 of the "Information Bulletin KUTSA" from 1987, published in Yaroslavl, Russia. It covers various news and reports related to ufology and anomalous phenomena within the Soviet Union and internationally.

Key Events and Meetings

Petrozavodsk Meeting (September 19-20, 1987)

A significant event was the meeting of the Commission on Anomalous Phenomena (AЯ) in Petrozavodsk, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the "Petrozavodsk phenomenon." Approximately 50 people attended. A.I. Mordvin-Shodro, the scientific secretary of the Commission, delivered an overview of the development of ufology in the USSR. Other speakers included G. Sorokin, V. Psalomshchikov, K. Khazanovich, I. Volkov, T. Faminskaya, A. Petukhov, and I. Gikis. New hypotheses regarding the 1977 Petrozavodsk event were presented by M. Antonov, U. Kovpillem, A. Akhatrin, and Yu. Fomin. V. Fomenko presented a report on poltergeists. S. Orlov, an eyewitness, shared information about the appearance and effects of an unidentified object. The meeting was deemed fruitful, and plans were made to publish a special collection of papers. V. Kukushkin, a participant, provided a report on this meeting.

International Symposium on Paleocontacts (September 1987)

In September 1987, an international symposium on paleocontacts took place in Yugoslavia. No official information was available at the time of publication.

Tsiolkovsky Readings (September 1987)

Also in September, the Tsiolkovsky readings were held in Kaluga.

"SETI" Meeting (Late October 1987)

A meeting called "SETI" occurred in Vilnius in late October. Attendees included V.S. Troitsky, a corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and L.M. Gindilis, a candidate of physical-mathematical sciences from GAISH. The journal "Earth and the Universe" was expected to publish an article based on the meeting's materials approximately nine months later.

Film on UFOs

The "Kievcentrnauchfilm" studio released a film titled "In Search of Aliens," which reportedly features interesting facts and interviews with a contactee who described encounters with strange beings. The film includes drawings by eyewitnesses and atmospheric phenomenon photographs, as well as a photograph of an object previously published in KUTSA Bulletin No. 1 in 1987. The film featured participants such as V.S. Troitsky, V.V. Migulin, and I.S. Shklovsky, with consultations from V.S. Troitsky, P.R. Popovych, and A.I. Mordvin-Podro.

News from the Yaroslavl Group and KUTSA

From September 21 to November 6, 1987, in Moscow, the head of the group, D.A. Smirnov, met with representatives of the Moscow ufology movement, including F.Yu. Zigel, V.G. Azhazha, V.A. Purinov, A.P. Listratov, L.N. Kitsenkova, V.B. Neiman, A.B. Petukhov, T.V. Faminskaya, L.M. Gindilis, and V.N. Fomenko. Meetings also took place with A.I. Mordvin-Podro from the Commission on AЯ, O.V. Platonov from IZMIRAN, and K.A. Portsevsky, director of the Moscow Planetarium. V.A. Smirnov presented a report on the activities of the Yaroslavl group and KUTSA at a meeting of the Moscow Commission on AЯ named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky. These meetings provided a clearer picture of the functioning of six different Moscow groups.

On November 22, 1987, the Yaroslavl group held its reporting and election meeting. D.A. Smirnov was re-elected as the group leader. F.V. Zigel was approved as an honorary special correspondent for KUTSA. L.A. Krul from Tula shared findings from his research and search for anomalous underground fossils, presenting an analogue of the "Vaksh" find.

Analysis of the "Vaksh" Analogue

L.A. Krul presented data from his X-ray structural analysis of the "Vaksh" analogue, demonstrating its strong sparking when filed. He noted that the material does not contain aluminum or magnesium and has radioactivity six times higher than normal samples. It also shows the presence of lanthanides, with slightly more cerium than the Vaksh find, and niobium. The material ignites in air at 570°C. It is hypothesized that the object was previously part of a ring-shaped item approximately 0.5 meters in diameter. Its composition is not found in metallurgy, and it is unlikely to be a terrestrial natural mineral.

Future Plans and Association

V.A. Kukushkin, coordinator of the Yaroslavl group for AЯ under PROVAGO, spoke about updating methods and work styles, and the need for better understanding and cooperation among Yaroslavl ufologists. The question of establishing an association was raised.

Call for Information

Readers of the bulletin were requested to send information about similar meetings held by their groups.

"Against Disputes" Section

Yu.A. Smirnov, head of the Yaroslavl researchers, proposed that from January 1, 1988, all groups, sections, and commissions on AЯ in the USSR cease internal disputes and respect each other's independence. He acknowledged a previous error in a KUTSA memorandum that had called for autonomous study independent of official organizations. He stated that any form of work is now acceptable and that institutional support is needed.

KUTSA Meeting

The need for a broad KUTSA meeting was expressed.

Reader Survey

The bulletin's editors requested readers to provide feedback on the 1987 issues, including their opinions on existing and desired sections, information quantity and reliability, timeliness, photography, formatting, distribution methods, subscription price, and the status of KUTSA and the bulletin. They also asked for help in identifying sources of information, specific types of information needed, and organizations or individuals that could assist in the bulletin's work.

Announcement

An announcement stated that a plenary session of the Commission on AЯ, in the format of a school-seminar for AЯ researchers, was tentatively scheduled for late March or early April 1988 in Tomsk.

Subscription Information

Those wishing to receive the bulletin in 1988 were asked to send 10 rubles by postal order by January 20th to addresses for Yu.A. Smirnov or V.D. Musinsky in Yaroslavl.

New Year's Greetings

Subscribers were congratulated on the New Year 1988.

Urgent Report

On the night of December 12-13, zoocryptologist M.G. Bykova appeared on the TV program "Vzglyad" and recounted a witness's story about an encounter with a snow-like human. The witness's specific address was not provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently focuses on reporting UFO sightings, anomalous phenomena, and the activities of ufology groups within the Soviet Union. There is a clear emphasis on scientific investigation and the exchange of information among researchers. The editorial stance promotes cooperation and a more open approach to research, moving away from internal disputes and encouraging broader participation and support from various institutions. The publication also seeks reader engagement through surveys and requests for contributions.