Priroda i Anomalnye Yavleniya - 1990 03

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Природа и аномальные явления" (Nature and Anomalous Phenomena), Volume 3, Issue 31, dated August 1990, focuses on a variety of unexplained phenomena, with a prominent cover story titled "ЛУНА - БАЗА" (Moon - Base). The magazine is published by the All-Union Association for Anomalous Phenomena SNIO USSR and is priced at 70 kopecks.

Cover Story: Moon - Base

The main cover story delves into alleged evidence of UFO activity during NASA's lunar missions. It recounts the formation of a special NASA group in 1976 tasked with developing methods for contacting extraterrestrial civilizations. The article claims that much of NASA's UFO-related information remains classified. It cites a Polish magazine "Razem" (No. 17, 1976) and quotes Maurice Chatelain, a NASA specialist in space radio communication, who suggests that astronauts on Gemini and Apollo missions encountered not only technical malfunctions but also witnessed phenomena they were forbidden to discuss. Chatelain implies that UFOs monitored these missions, and astronauts were instructed to maintain secrecy. The article details several instances where astronauts allegedly used coded language, or referred to, a code name "Santa Claus" to report UFO sightings, notably by Walter Schirra during his Mercury-8 flight and James Lovell on Apollo-8. Photographic evidence of UFOs is mentioned, with James McDivitt credited as the first to photograph a UFO in 1965, followed by other astronauts on Gemini and Apollo missions. The article also touches upon the Apollo-13 mission, suggesting its near-disaster might have been an intentional act by a UFO to prevent an experiment with a nuclear charge that could have destroyed extraterrestrial bases on the Moon.

Further details are provided from Jean Berger's book "Book of Mysteries" (Paris, 1975), including a purported fragment of a conversation between Armstrong and Aldrin during the Apollo-11 landing. Armstrong describes seeing small craters and then, with a trembling voice, mentions seeing "tracks left by a tank" and objects "about half a mile away." The conversation shifts to descriptions of objects and potential "color" from "stone blocks." The article also references the Apollo-12 mission, where astronauts were reportedly accompanied by a UFO, leading to an atmosphere of "nervousness" and speculation about a "cosmic enemy." It claims that NASA's attempts to decipher strange radio sounds during the Mercury mission in 1963 were unsuccessful. The article concludes this section by quoting Armstrong's alleged panicked reaction on Apollo-11: "There are large objects, sir! Huge! My God! There are other spacecraft over here! They are in orbit around us! They are on the Moon! They are watching us!"

Third Appeal to Humanity

Another significant section presents the "Third Appeal to Humanity," dated 1929 from the Nativity of Christ, in Russian. This message is attributed to the "Coalition Observation Unit" (KON) and is described as the third in a series of control communications, with previous appeals sent in 576 BC and 711 AD. The appeal, translated into Chinese, English, Russian, and Spanish, aims to propose future negotiations between humanity and the Coalition for humanity's potential entry into the Coalition. It criticizes humanity's understanding of the universe, particularly the belief in immutable laws and constant universal constants, citing the variability of the gravitational constant. The KON warns of a "gravitational cyclone" in their galaxy that could destroy life on Earth within 65,000 years, making entry into the Coalition necessary for survival. The appeal also corrects misconceptions about the origin of the solar system and life on Earth, stating the solar system was seeded by the Coalition. It emphasizes that new species evolve from older ones and urges humanity to ensure new Earth races evolve from them. The KON criticizes humanity's reliance on chance and short-term needs, and its "chaotic" and "discrete" logic based on "Yes" or "No" choices, which it deems primitive. The appeal highlights humanity's continuous wars and suggests that societal structures change too rapidly for accurate long-term predictions. It expresses concern over humanity's "fetishization of technology" and its role as the primary characteristic of civilization. The KON offers to share its Coalition's charter and activities but stresses that a restructuring of human logical thinking is essential for any assistance, including protection from the cyclone. This restructuring is estimated to take 60-70 years.

Ufology in China

The magazine reports on ufological activities in China, noting that specialists there, with government support, are studying UFOs and their practical applications. UFO sightings in China have been reported since the 1940s. The article mentions the receipt of unique video materials on human capabilities in 1980, the first All-China Ufology Conference in 1981, and a new phase of research in 1986 with branches established in 29 provinces. Chinese ufologists believe UFOs study Earth's atmosphere and warn of earthquakes, considering contact with other intelligences crucial for production and human influence. It is stated that Soviet leader M. S. Gorbachev takes the UFO issue seriously. While China has many reports of UFO encounters, it does not possess alien bodies. A notable observation was a UFO moving underwater at speeds far exceeding those of modern submarines. A special laboratory within the Ministry of Aerospace is reportedly studying UFO wreckage, with some fragments displayed at a meteorite museum in Beijing.

The Disappearance of Pilot Frederick Valentich

This section details the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old pilot Frederick Valentich on October 21, 1978, over Bass Strait, Australia. The area is described as a region notorious for unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft, similar to the Bermuda Triangle. The article recounts numerous UFO sightings and disappearances in the Bass Strait region dating back to 1896. It lists several incidents, including the loss of the schooner "SS Amalia" in 1920 and a subsequent search plane, the disappearance of the "Miss Hobart" aircraft in 1934, and another passenger plane in 1935. It also mentions a 1942 encounter by a Royal Australian Air Force pilot with a foil-like, bronze-colored object, and a 1944 encounter by a "Beaufort" bomber with a "black shadow" object. The article provides detailed accounts of UFO sightings on the day of Valentich's disappearance, including reports from King Island, Geelong, and near Cape Otway. It highlights a photograph taken by Roy Mainfield near Cape Otway that allegedly captured a cloud-like object moving at high speed. The core of the incident is the transcript of Valentich's final radio communications with Melbourne air traffic control. Valentich reports seeing a large aircraft below 5,000 feet, which he describes as having four lights. He then states the object passed directly overhead at least 1,000 feet above him and was moving at high speed. He inquires about military aircraft in the area, but air traffic control denies any known traffic. Valentich reports the object is approaching him directly from the east. The transcript ends abruptly with unintelligible sounds and then silence. The article suggests that Valentich's report fits into a pattern of intense UFO activity in the Bass Strait area on that day.

Nature and Anomalous Phenomena: The Wonderful is Nearby

This section explores the unique biodiversity of the Primorsky Krai region in Russia, specifically the Sikhote-Alin taiga, where northern and southern flora coexist. It highlights the medicinal properties of local plants, such as ginseng, and discusses the growing interest in phytotherapy. The article notes a decline in traditional knowledge of medicinal herbs among younger generations. It emphasizes the benefits of consuming raw plant products, which retain more vitamins, phytoncides, and enzymes compared to processed foods. Examples include the use of raw apples and beets for hypertension, grapes and carrots for liver ailments, and various wild greens like bearberry, sorrel, nettle, and dandelion for their vitamin and mineral content. Nettle is particularly noted for its high vitamin C and A content. The article also touches upon the symbolic meanings of plants: the oak symbolizing strength and glory, hops representing persistence and merriment, and spruce associated with mourning due to its dark, dense branches.

Construction Systems and Laboratory Services

Briefly mentioned are construction systems like KUB (Unified Frame without Beams), developed by TsNIIPzhil'shcha and NPSO "Monolit," and the services offered by the "Dalmetallurgstroy" trust's laboratory, which conducts physical-mechanical tests on construction materials, concrete strength tests, soil analysis, and quality control for various building projects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores anomalous phenomena, UFO sightings, and unexplained events, often linking them to extraterrestrial intelligence or cosmic influences. There's a recurring theme of hidden information and suppressed knowledge, particularly concerning space exploration and government cover-ups. The "Appeal to Humanity" suggests a critical juncture for mankind, requiring a fundamental shift in consciousness and societal organization to face external threats and potential cosmic integration. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, presenting evidence and theories from various sources, while also advocating for a more rational and less technologically-obsessed approach to life and the universe. The inclusion of plant symbolism and regional biodiversity suggests an interest in the natural world as well, perhaps as a counterpoint to the more sensational aspects of ufology and anomalies.