Informatsionnyi Bulleten po Anomalnym Yavleniyam - No 26 - 1989

Magazine Overview

This issue of the "Information Bulletin on Anomalous Phenomena" (№ 6, 1969) is a Russian-language publication focusing on UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. It presents a collection of short reports, news items, and announcements.

Moscow Exhibition on UFOs

A new exhibition dedicated to the UFO problem has been organized in the machine-building pavilion at VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) in Moscow. Initiated by Moscow ufologist V.A. Shurinov, the exhibition's slogan is "Are we alone in the Universe?". Despite a large poster, the actual exhibits are described as modest, consisting of a few photographs and books.

Novosibirsk Museum of Agroecology

The museum of agroecology and environmental protection in Novosibirsk is gaining popularity. It has recently moved to a larger space and opened new sections, including "Biophysics," "Bionics," and "Rare and little-studied natural phenomena." The museum showcases materials such as "Effects of Cavity Structures," "Grebennikov's Cellular Pain Reliever," "Biolocation Effect," "Distant Biosonar," "Pyramid Effect," "Poltergeist," "Electro-acoustic Bolides," and "Grebennikov's Porcupine." V.S. Grebennikov, head of the museum, is based in Novosibirsk.

Publication of UFO Articles in the USSR

Following a series of written communications from the active members of the Yaroslavl group studying anomalous phenomena to the USSR Council of Ministers, Glavlit USSR, and the editorial office of the magazine "Ogonyok," the Yaroslavl group received a letter from A.V. Nazarov, Deputy Head of Glavlit USSR Administration. The letter states that restrictions on publishing information concerning UFOs have been lifted, and relevant clarifications have been sent to regional Glavlit administrations.

Disagreements Among Ufologists

A meeting of the leaders of Moscow anomalous phenomena research groups was held on April 11, 1989. The meeting was prompted by a proposal from V.P. Kaznacheev, Chairman of the All-Union Committee for Energy-Information Exchange in Nature (under SNIO USSR), to task one of his deputies, V.N. Volchenko, with coordinating the creation of a new anomalous phenomena commission. The representatives of the Moscow groups expressed concern about the future of this commission, recalling negative experiences from past years. The meeting called for the establishment of a council to develop proposals for the commission's leadership, as a tense situation was developing around this issue. It was also reported that the leadership of the former anomalous phenomena commission under VTSSPS had met and decided to request that the NIO council allow the commission to remain in its previous composition. The Bureau of the Moscow commission believes that all matters concerning the leadership, organization, and structure of the commission, as well as its research directions, information, status, and the participation of regional commissions, should be decided democratically.

On March 30, 1989, a meeting of the Tsiolkovsky MKA (Moscow Commission for Anomalous Phenomena) took place. The meeting discussed a letter addressed to the committee's chairman, V.P. Kaznacheev, and his deputy, Dr. F.R. Khantseverov. The letter, in abbreviated form, states that the MKA discussed the upcoming formation of a problem commission on anomalous phenomena under the Committee for Energy-Information Exchange in Nature and requested that the committee consider the opinions of a large collective of researchers. The letter criticizes the previous anomalous phenomena commission under VTSSPS for its inadequacy in solving the complex problem of UFO study, attributing this failure to several reasons:

• Regional fragmentation and the preoccupation of the commission's chairman and deputy led to the actual leadership falling to individuals with no scientific connection to the problem (e.g., Mordvin Podro, Petukhov).
• The de facto leaders of the commission held negative views towards perspectives on the problem that differed from their own and actively blocked their constructive discussion.
• Information submitted to the commission's P.O. Box 764 was concentrated in the private archives of a narrow circle of "trusted" individuals. These individuals treated the commission as their personal domain, controlling information and making it inaccessible to a wider range of UFO researchers. Consequently, it was not reflected in the press or shared with state-level research institutions.

The MKA believes it is unacceptable to include members of the former anomalous phenomena commission under VTSSPS in the leadership of the new problem commission. The election of the new leadership and bureau should be an open process involving representatives of groups, sections, and commissions, rather than a clandestine one. The archive of the problem commission should be housed within the commission, under the control of its active members, and accessible to researchers. Regional commission members should be informed in advance of central commission events and given the right to attend, discuss issues, and make decisions.

The MKA requests that representatives of research groups and individual researchers submit their considerations on these matters to V.P. Kaznacheev at SNIO USSR, Kursavoy Lane, Bldg. 17, Moscow.

UFO Spaceport

An American named Tom Weber intends to build a UFO spaceport in Elwood, Wisconsin, USA. The proposed facility would include a runway for interstellar craft of all types, a UFO communication complex, and a research center. The project requires $50 million, which Weber plans to raise from enthusiasts of the UFO problem.

UFO Over Perm Stadium

On February 17, 1989, at 7:05 AM, a disc-shaped object was observed hovering over the "Young Pioneers" stadium in Perm. The object's angular size was slightly larger than a юбилейный ruble, and its color was dark gray. A non-expanding beam of light descended vertically from the object. Schoolchildren running nearby felt a slight fright and stopped. Within two minutes, the object rapidly ascended and disappeared without any light or sound effects.

UFO Sighting in Alabama

Interestingly, on February 14 of the current year, residents of northwestern Alabama observed a banana-shaped UFO. The object was larger than an Airbus and its entire body was covered with green, white, and red lights. Sheriff Fred Works and his deputy, Junior Garmani, who drove to the scene, personally witnessed this mysterious object.

Announcements

"Anomalija" has become an interest club, with founding organizations including the regional council of NHO, the regional council of VOIR, the Palace of Culture of the telephone factory, and the Palace of Culture named after Gorky. The club operates independently of the commission on anomalous phenomena and the V.P. Kaznacheev Committee. Their address is: 614004, Perm, Stakanovskaya St., Bldg. 29, Apt. 82, to Vladimir Alekseevich Shemshuk.

Museum of Agroecology and Environmental Protection

The museum of agroecology and environmental protection is actively interested in problems related to bioenergetics, ball lightning, anomalous phenomena (AP), UFOs, unusual fields, telekinesis, remote diagnostics and therapy, relict hominoids, and devices based on the biolocational effect. They are requesting individuals to share their materials for the museum, with guarantees of safekeeping and return of originals. Of particular interest are objects, their parts, traces, devices, documentary photos, and impressions. Those willing to contribute are asked to contact V.S. Grebennikov at P.O. Box 98, Novosibirsk, or by phone (8-383-2-48-42-45) in the evenings or on weekends.

Conference on Energy Inversion

A conference on problems of energy inversion, titled "Non-traditional Energy Sources and the Problem of Energy Inversion," is planned to take place in Krasnodar in August-September 1989. The conference will feature two sections: 1. "Non-traditional Energy"; 2. "General Energy Inversion: Cosmos, Paranormal Phenomena, UFOs, Philosophical Questions of Natural Science, Biofield, etc." Accommodation will be provided, but abstracts will not be published. Applications should be sent to Evgeny Viktorovich Porfiryev at 350002, Krasnodar-2, Kostyleva St., Bldg. 74. Work phone: 55-02-40.

Festival-Seminar "Big Fountain"

From September 3-9, 1989, the festival-seminar "Big Fountain" for cultural figures and science fiction writers from the USSR and abroad will be held in Odessa. A seminar on anomalous phenomena will be part of the festival. The organizer is "IG RAY" in Odessa.

Editorial Information

Publisher: P. Smirnov
Editor: V. Musinsky
Address: 150052, Yaroslavl, P.O. Box 235, IBYA.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings and research, the organization and disputes within ufological communities, the role of scientific institutions and museums in studying anomalous phenomena, and announcements of related events. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these developments, highlighting both scientific endeavors and internal disagreements within the field, while also promoting the dissemination of information and encouraging participation in research and conferences.