Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 18 - 1988

Magazine Overview

This issue of the "Informational Bulletin KUTS" (Information Bulletin of the Committee for Anomalous Phenomena) from 1988, issue number 8, focuses on various aspects of anomalous phenomena, particularly UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). The bulletin is published in Russian and originates from Yaroslavl, Russia.

Key Articles and Reports

New Publications and Seminars

The bulletin announces the release of two collections of abstracts from an interdisciplinary scientific school-seminar titled "Non-periodic Fast-Flowing Phenomena in the Environment." It also notes that outdated regulations in the country's litho-departments hinder the publication of materials on the UFO problem, making it difficult for such information to reach the press.

UFO Book Purchase Opportunity

S.N. Smirnov, a researcher from Riga, reports on the opening of an American store in Moscow (via Sovinterne) where Soviet citizens can purchase any book published in the USA using currency. If a specific book is not in stock, it can be ordered, providing a means to acquire books on UFOs.

All-Union Competition for UAP Detection Device

In 1989, an All-Union competition is planned for the development of a device to address search problems based on the "biolocation effect" (BLE), without a human operator. The competition will have two stages, with participants presenting reports at a seminar in March 1989. The deadline for submitting work is September 1989, and the jury's decision will be made by January 1, 1990. Prizes totaling 10,000 rubles are allocated, with a first prize of 5,000 rubles. Invitations will be sent to those who submit applications with reports or communications to the address of the Central Board of NTO RES named after A.S. Popov in Moscow.

Swiss UFO Sightings

The newspaper "Izvestia" reported on August 25, 1988, that Swiss amateur astronomers are meticulously documenting UFO sightings. In August, they registered unusual activity in the Ticino canton, with residents observing "flying saucers" 25 times in the first ten days of the month. The most significant event was a mass sighting on August 17th of a spherical object with a red-yellow color. According to Swiss statistics, 79 out of 110 reported UFO sightings in the country the previous year occurred over the southern canton of Ticino. Other cantons with regular UFO observations include Bern, Geneva, and Neuchâtel.

Equipment for Enhancing Emission

A publication from France (1979) describes equipment with a polygonal frame (16 sides) connected to 4 electrodes that create high electrical fields. After about 30 minutes of operation, effects on physical parameters, previously considered stable, are observed in an area of several tens of meters around the equipment. These effects influence the Earth's magnetic field, gravitational field, air refractive index, and plant growth rate.

Yaroslavl Group for Studying Anomalous Phenomena

Since July 4, 1988, the Yaroslavl group for studying anomalous phenomena in the environment has been operating under the "Iskra" youth initiative fund. Group members now have the right to give paid lectures on the UFO problem. While the KUTS is temporarily excluded from the lecturing group, its members continue to actively participate in the bulletin's production.

New Publications

Several new publications are highlighted:

• A report by V.V. Dvizhilny from Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai, titled "Investigation of the site of impact of an anomalous object on January 29, 1986, in the vicinity of Dalnegorsk."
• E.F. Bachurin from Perm has published "Comments on Jacques Vallée's book 'Passport to Magonia'," a 96-page manuscript.
• D.A. Smirnov from Yaroslavl has prepared a report titled "Study of the UFO landing site near Shchedrino village, Yaroslavl region," which is 109 pages long and includes a magnetic tape recording of a "contactee's" testimony.
• The journal "Sovetsky Ekran" (Soviet Screen) No. 16 (1988) features an article by M. Zemtsev, "In Search of Earthlings," discussing the creation of a film about the search for aliens.
• The journal "Za Rulem" (Behind the Wheel) No. 7 (1988) includes an article by Dmitriev on anomalous phenomena.
• "Stroitelnaya Gazeta" (Construction Newspaper) published an article by S. Bulantsev, "There, Beyond the Horizon...", discussing contacts with UFOs and including drawings by eyewitnesses.
• On August 2, "Pionerskaya Pravda" (Pioneer Truth) published an article by V. Musinsky, "Are Aliens Among Us Today?", which received 77 letters from eyewitnesses.
• The journal "Zhurnalist" (Journalist) No. 4,5 (1988) featured material on poltergeists.
• The newspaper "Sovetskaya Belorussiya" (Soviet Belarus) on August 10, 1988, published an article about poltergeists, mentioning police witnessing poltergeist activity in Borisov, Minsk region.

UFO Near Kazan

A phenomenon occurred in September 1986 (likely September 12th) near the Atlashkino village bus stop in the Zelendolsky district of the Tatar ASSR. Eyewitness E.A. Abdurashitova and three acquaintances observed a silvery glow emanating from the ground. The glow had no defined shape, appearing as if something inside was emitting bright lights. Shortly after, they observed a white object that blinked and changed colors, performing complex maneuvers before disappearing. UAP researcher S.V. Romanov investigated the site and found two patches of burned ground, one large and almost circular (25-30m in diameter) and a smaller rectangular one (4x7m) about 20m to the south. The soil in these areas was scorched to a depth of 2.5 cm, and vegetation was absent. A dead, dehydrated frog was found in the larger patch. Microbiological analysis of soil samples showed that microorganisms appeared in a control sample after 3 days, but not in samples from the burned areas even after seven days.

Announcement

E.F. Bachurin of the Perm group has written "Comments on Jacques Vallée's book 'Passport to Magonia'," which aims to help understand the goals and tasks of the UFO phenomenon. The work uses little-known literary sources, data from several domestic contactees, and the author's personal experience. Those wishing to obtain a copy of Vallée's book with the "Comments" or just the "Comments" should contact S.N. Smirnov in Riga.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the ongoing investigation and reporting of UFO and UAP phenomena. There's a clear interest in documenting sightings, analyzing potential causes (both terrestrial and extraterrestrial), and promoting scientific inquiry into these events. The bulletin highlights the challenges in publishing such information due to outdated regulations and encourages public participation through reporting sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards anomalous phenomena, encouraging scientific investigation and the sharing of information. The publication also touches upon related phenomena like poltergeists and the scientific study of unusual atmospheric events.