ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ БЮЛЛЕТЕНЬ КУЦА

Magazine Overview

This is issue number 9 of the "Informational Bulletin of KUTS" (КУЦ), dated 1988. The bulletin is published in Yaroslavl, Russia, and focuses on anomalous phenomena, UFOs, and poltergeists.

Brief Reports. News.

'Devil's Graveyard' Expedition

The bulletin reports that a group of young Tashkent scientists is undertaking their third expedition into the taiga of the Kezhemsky district, Krasnoyarsk Krai, in search of the 'Devil's Graveyard.' This unusual location was first mentioned before the Great Patriotic War in the newspaper 'Sovetskoye Priangar'ye.' The area is said to 'kill' animals that wander into it. It is hypothesized that the place was formed as a result of the Tunguska event explosion. The 'graveyard' has not yet been found. Photographs from the expedition were published in the newspaper 'Pravda' on October 4, 1988.

UFO Crash Site Expedition near Dalnegorsk

In June 1988, an expedition took place in the area where a UFO reportedly fell on January 29, 1986, near the settlement of Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai. The expedition included researchers from Tomsk and Dalnegorsk, such as V.N. Salnikov, V.V. Dvuizhilny, and V.V. Lebedeva. Blood samples were collected and analyzed. It was established that all participants showed a clear tendency towards a decrease in platelet count (by 30 thousand) and leukocyte count (by 3 thousand). In the control blood samples from participants who worked outside the zone of influence, no anomalies were detected. Disturbances in the psycho-emotional sphere and inadequate behavior of the researchers were noted in the affected zone.

Two Poltergeists

Incident 1: Borisov, Minsk Oblast

On June 15, 1988, at 21:05, the duty unit of the Borisov District Department of Internal Affairs in Minsk Oblast received a report from G.E. Klimashonok. He stated that mysterious phenomena were occurring in his home: spontaneous movement of objects, unscrewing of electrical safety plugs with subsequent ejection outside, and overturning of furniture. Initially, Klimashonok suspected faulty wiring, but the poltergeist did not disappear after its replacement. The deputy head of the department, police major Yu. Kartashov, described an incident where a plug flew out of a socket, rotated approximately 90 degrees, and flew towards his head. He stated, "I had to dodge, but decided to wait. After flying past the door to the veranda, the plate fell at my feet..."

Incident 2: Moscow Construction Dormitory

On October 5, 1988, the newspaper 'Trud' published an article by O. Kvyatkovsky and I. Mogila titled 'Conversation with an Invisible Being.' In a room of a construction dormitory in Moscow, inhabited by young painters Flyuza, Tanya, and Feruza, a poltergeist began in mid-September 1988. It manifested as strange knocks and doors opening. A boot disappeared and later reappeared in unexpected places. The residents nicknamed the phenomenon 'Barabashka' and learned to communicate with it: one knock for 'yes,' two for 'no.' The entity was reportedly able to accurately guess the number of letters in people's names and the names of cities where unfamiliar people lived. Using the 'yes'/'no' method, the poltergeist could also tell the exact Moscow time and recount its own story.

Similar phenomena have recently been registered in the village of Sloboda, Smolevichi district, Minsk Oblast, and in the village of Nikitskoye, near Klyin.

UFO Visit Forecast for 1988

The bulletin presents a forecast for UFO visits in 1988, indicating a clear probability of UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) visits to Earth's atmosphere. However, it notes that observing interesting phenomena can be difficult. The document provides calculated estimates of UFO visit density for various months (May to October) and their theoretical reality of observation. For example, in May, the UFO visit density was 35, with a theoretical observation reality of 18.1%. In June, density was 56, with 11.7% reality. September showed the highest density at 60, with 33.3% reality. The most valuable dates for observation in June are listed as the 1st, 4th, 7th, from the 11th to the 14th, 17th, 21st, 26th, and 28th. The highest probability of observation is expected in September 1988 in the North Caucasus region. The previous year, during the forecast period, objects resembling destructive whirlwinds were observed in locations atypical for such phenomena.

Facts and Comments

UFO Incident near Sheremetyevo-2 Airport

On August 4, 1988, during daylight hours, two cigar-shaped UFOs appeared in the vicinity of Sheremetyevo-2 Airport. The objects did not respond to radio inquiries. They hovered at an altitude of 3 km, 4 km southwest of the airport. Two Yak-40 aircraft were dispatched to intercept the UFOs. Upon the aircraft's approach, the objects moved away from the airport area. Radar and visual observations indicated the objects were 100 meters in length and 40 meters in diameter. The UFOs hovered and maneuvered at the same altitude for approximately 30 minutes. This event was reported on the first radio program at 00:20 on August 24, 1988.

Australian UFO Encounter

A report from an Australian family describes their car being attacked by a UFO. While stopped in a deserted area with her three sons, a woman witnessed a UFO approach their vehicle. The object lifted the car off the road, shook it, and then dropped it, flattening the wheels. The family hid in nearby bushes until the object left. They reported that while the object was near, their voices were significantly altered, sounding like a tape recording played at slow speed. Police officers who examined the damaged car found it covered in a substance resembling ash, which is now being studied in a laboratory. A truck driver passing by around the same time also reported seeing a UFO. Specialists from the International Center for UFO Research are investigating this case. A photograph (Photo I) taken in Australia is mentioned, with many people reporting sightings of numerous UFOs off the coast of South and Western Australia. The photo was published in the newspaper 'Sovetskaya Molodyozh' (Soviet Youth) in Riga on March 25, 1988.

Announcements

Cooperative Firm in Grozny

A private cooperative firm has appeared in Grozny, offering to facilitate the search, acquisition, and reproduction of scientific, technical, and artistic literature. The markup on books does not exceed 20%. The firm intends to not only acquire literature available in various cities but also to produce facsimile editions of books. Official orders are required for the firm's approval and should be sent to the address: 364029 Grozny, Dyakova St., Bldg. 7-b, Apt. 61. Contact person: V.G. Savkun.

Information Bulletin Subscription

Subscription is open for the KUTS informational bulletin for 1989. The cost of an annual subscription is 10 rubles. The bulletin is published 10 times a year. Payments should be sent via postal order to Yu. A. Smirnov at the address: 150052 Yaroslavl-52, P.O. Box 235. Sending money in postal envelopes or via telegraph is prohibited.

Book Request

Yu. A. Smirnov from Yaroslavl is seeking the book 'UFOs and the Mystery of Straight Lines' by E. Michel.

Book Exchange Offer

N.A. Korsun from Kiev is offering the second edition of Rubtsov's book, 'The Search for Extraterrestrial Civilizations' (1987), in exchange for Menzel's 'On Flying Saucers' or a similar book. The address provided is: 252207, Kiev-207, P.O. Box 246/6.

Meteorite Find Reports

The Committee on Meteorites of the USSR Academy of Sciences requests information on meteorite finds to be sent to the address: 117313, Moscow, M. Ulyanova St., Bldg. 3, Corp. 1. Phone: 138-00-48.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, poltergeist phenomena, and other anomalous events, reflecting the bulletin's focus on unexplained occurrences. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and disseminating information on these topics, encouraging researchers to submit their findings, and providing a platform for discussion and exchange of related literature. The publication actively solicits information on poltergeists and unusual anomalous materials, indicating a broad interest in the unexplained.