Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 15 - 1988

Magazine Overview

This document is an information bulletin (№ 5 / № 15) from KUTs, dated 1988. It is an expanded report on an interdisciplinary school-seminar titled "Non-periodic fast-flowing phenomena in the environment" held in Tomsk from April 18 to 24, 1988. The seminar was organized by the Tomsk Regional Council of Scientific and Technical Societies (NTO), the Tomsk branch of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and the Tomsk Polytechnic Institute named after S.M. Kirov.

Seminar Proceedings and Presentations

The seminar opened with a welcoming address by V.I. Podkatov, head of the Department of Science and Educational Institutions of the Tomsk Regional Committee of the Party. He emphasized that science has become a productive force and stressed the importance of studying anomalous phenomena and involving youth in this research.

Dr. V.A. Dmitrienko, a Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, spoke about the need to develop instrumental capabilities and the creative potential of researchers, stating that science cannot be managed but requires a vision of future research.

A.K. Sukhotin from Tomsk presented a report titled "The role of the irrational in scientific knowledge." Researcher V.A. Atsukovsky from the Moscow region discussed the "Methodological crisis of modern theoretical physics."

On April 19, the plenary session included presentations by E.I. Nesmyanovich and K.I. Churyumov from Kiev, and A.N. Dmitriev from Novosibirsk, who presented a report on "Technogenic contributions to the process of planetary depletion of stratospheric ozone." The report noted the appearance of an ozone hole over Antarctica and the ongoing decrease in global ozone levels, warning of potential catastrophe.

On April 20, N.N. Sochevanov from Moscow spoke about "Biolocation," stating that it brings economic benefits. The activity of biolocation, he noted, is independent of lunar and solar phases, with two main minima: 9-10 AM and 7-9 PM local time. He advised against conducting biolocation between 1 PM and 3 PM.

Researcher A.F. Okhatrin from Moscow presented a report on "The microlepton concept and extraordinary /phenomenal/ phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere, and in space." Reports were also given by V.N. Salnikov from Tomsk and Yu.M. Raitarovsky from Leningrad.

On April 21, N.V. Krasnogorskaya from Moscow, A.G. Bakirov from Tomsk, and I.M. Kogan from Moscow were among the speakers.

On April 22, G.V. Nikolaev from Tomsk discussed "Dynamics and physical fields of ball lightning," providing examples of its anomalous properties, such as its ability to crush obstacles without creating a shockwave. V.N. Salnikov presented a report classifying anomalous phenomena in living spaces, touching upon the problem of poltergeists and noting that their activity depends on both geologically active anomalies and the personality of the residents. Salnikov himself witnessed a poltergeist and was caught in a plasma blast.

Researcher A.V. Zolotov from Kalinin reported carrying one ton of soil from the Tunguska cosmic event site for laboratory research. A.F. Pugach from Kiev presented a report on "The search for extraterrestrial civilizations and the problem of unidentified atmospheric phenomena."

On April 23, E.A. Ermilov from Gorky and Yu.M. Raitarovsky from Leningrad spoke. V.B. Neiman, a special correspondent for the magazine "Soviet Union" and the KUTs information bulletin, presented slides of UFOs. Academician N.V. Vasiliev discussed problems related to the study of the Tunguska meteorite, noting observed mutations in microorganisms above the impact site and estimating the explosion's power at 10 to 40 megatons, comparable to the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

Participants and Absences

The seminar was attended by representatives from 53 cities and 128 organizations, including the USSR Academy of Sciences (21), USSR Ministry of Higher Education (56), and NTO (17). A total of 412 participants were present, including 9 academicians and corresponding members, 25 Doctors of Sciences, and 116 Candidates of Sciences. 23 lectures were delivered during plenary sessions, and 187 reports were presented in section meetings, with 22 additional reports displayed on stands.

Several notable individuals were unable to attend, including Academician G.S. Pisarenko, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences V.S. Troitsky, A.I. Mordvin-Shodro (secretary of the Commission on Anomalous Phenomena), cosmonauts G.M. Grechko, P.R. Popovich, and N.N. Rukavishnikov, physicist L.M. Gindilis, and researchers V.I. Avinsky, A.S. Kuzovkin, and A.I. Grigoryev. Also absent were F.Yu. Siegel, V.I. Golts, A.B. Petukhov, V.I. Avinsky, V.G. Azhazhi, and B.A. Shurinova.

Section Meetings and Reports

Section meetings were held from April 18 to 23. Section 1, chaired by V.N. Salnikov, heard 55 reports with 60-100 attendees. Section 2, chaired by F.P. Tarasenko, had 22 reports. Section 3, chaired by M.A. Shustov, heard 31 reports, with special mention of E.A. Ermilov. Section 4, chaired by A.G. Bakirov, presented 42 out of 43 planned reports to 40-60 attendees. Section 5, chaired by V.I. Lunev, had 49 out of 56 reports presented to 15-86 attendees. Section 6, with secretary V.K. Zhuravlev, had 7 reports cancelled out of 25 planned, with 8 reports transferred from other sections. Reports by V.G. Fast and V.V. Dvizhilny were noted as particularly interesting and substantial.

A.P. Listratov from Moscow distributed B.A. Shurinova's work "Commission on Anomalous Phenomena under the Presidium of the USSR Academy of Sciences" during breaks.

Seminar Resolutions and Outcomes

The seminar concluded on April 24. The participants resolved that:

1. Anomalous processes and objects in the environment are reliably established.
2. The "phenomenon of man" is recognized as an unexplained factor, existing in relation to the environment and its functional capabilities.
3. Significant results have been achieved in studying natural plasma formations in the atmosphere.
4. Methodological and instrumental aspects of monitoring fast-flowing phenomena in the environment require further development.
5. Data on observations of anomalous phenomena in the environment are insufficiently systematized.

The seminar resolved to:

1. Conduct comprehensive interdisciplinary research on non-periodic fast-flowing phenomena in the environment.
2. Accelerate the development of instrumental methods for registering sporadic processes.
3. Continue theoretical work on the mechanisms of anomalous optical phenomena.
4. Develop theory and experimental research on the "phenomenon of man" in relation to his environment.
5. Strengthen ties between public organizations and scientific and educational institutions.
6. Hold the next school-seminar in the spring of 1990 in Kiev or Leningrad.

It was also noted that a specialized laboratory for the study of anomalous phenomena should be created, and periodic publications on this topic should be issued. A school for training biolocation operators is also needed.

The seminar received coverage from the press, radio, and television. A collection of 60 abstracts of reports (№ 1) was published, with volumes № 2 and 3 planned for July 1, 1988. These will be sent to authors and registered participants.

Announcements

The Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences is preparing to publish the seventh collection of works by the Commission on Meteorites and Cosmic Dust, "Actual Issues of Meteoritics in Siberia," edited by Doctor of Geological-Mineralogical Sciences Yu.A. Dolgov. This collection will include materials on the Tunguska meteorite and electrophone bolides. Orders can be placed through "Akademkniga" stores or by mail.

To obtain or order abstracts from the school-seminar, contact the organizing committee at Tomsk Polytechnic Institute, pr. Lenina, d.30. Contact phones are 1-84-09 or 4-07-87. The international dialing code is 8-382-22. The print run for each collection is 1000 copies.

A seminar on biolocation is planned for March 1989 in Solnechny, near Moscow, organized by N.N. Sochevanov.

A collection on biolocation and parapsychology titled "Electric Fields in the Biosphere" has been released. Inquiries can be directed to the Laboratory of Cybernetics, USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow.

A seminar of the anomalous phenomena section of the Kiev NTO is planned for the autumn of 1988 in Kiev.

Publisher: Yu.A. Smirnov
Editor: V.D. Musinsky

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin focuses on anomalous phenomena, scientific research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging and documenting research into unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging the need for rigorous scientific methodology and the development of new research tools and theories. There is a clear emphasis on the scientific community's efforts to understand and explain these phenomena, as evidenced by the detailed reporting of seminar proceedings and resolutions. The publication also serves as a platform for announcements related to scientific events and publications in the field of anomalous phenomena.