ПИРОДА И АНОМАЛЬНЕ ЯВЛЕНИЯ

Magazine Overview

Title: ПИРОДА И АНОМАЛЬНЕ ЯВЛЕНИЯ (Nature and Anomalous Phenomena)
Issue: No. 7 (14)
Date: July 1991
Publisher: Not explicitly stated, but associated with ICUFON, MUFON, and All-Union Association for Anomalous Phenomena SNIO USSR.
Country: Russia (publication likely from Vladivostok/Dalnegorsk region)
Language: Russian
Price: 70 kopecks

Main Cover Story: The Alien Visitor

The cover prominently features the headline "INOPLANETIAN WALKS" (ИНОПЛАНЕТЯНИН ГУЛЯЕТ) and an illustration of a UFO. The lead article details an extraordinary event in Vladivostok in late 1990, where residents of a Russian street apartment reportedly engaged in a dialogue with an entity calling itself an alien named 'Volodya'. This entity communicated through voice, described as clear but accompanied by static, and claimed to be from the planet Vega.

According to the entity's explanation, it entered the apartment through the 'emotional wave' of the young female resident while she was watching a movie, specifically during an emotional scene involving the character Volodya Sharapov. The alien adopted the name 'Volodya' and only manifested its voice when the young woman was present. Representatives from the Vladivostok Association of ufology, along with police and neighbors, witnessed and recorded these phenomena.

The dialogues, transcribed in the article, reveal Volodya's responses to questions about its origin, mode of transport (a 'plane'), and purpose on Earth ('We are just walking around'). Volodya claimed to be 20 years old and not to have met other aliens on Earth. It expressed a desire for help but was vague about what kind. When asked about human 'energy bodies' and 'auras', Volodya showed ignorance.

Further interactions included Volodya's alleged theft of lipstick from singer Alla Pugacheva and its ability to sign autographs on postcards and records, which would then disappear. The entity also demonstrated knowledge of personal details about individuals present, including the 'biofield' of Yuri Kolesnichenko, a member of the ufology association, which Volodya estimated at 5 meters.

Initial hypotheses for the phenomenon included a possible simulation or the resident's ventriloquism skills. However, analysis of recorded conversations revealed monologues that were not heard by the investigators at the time, suggesting a subconscious or involuntary communication. Volodya refused to manifest physically and insisted on darkness for communication, reportedly disabling electronic equipment at times.

Author A. Alexandrov speculates that Volodya might not be an extraterrestrial but rather an 'astral double' or entity from a parallel dimension, a phenomenon he notes has become more active recently. He warns against unchecked contact with such entities, citing cases where individuals have become subservient to 'pseudo-aliens' and experienced severe psychological distress, leading to increased admissions to psychiatric hospitals. Alexandrov stresses the need for caution and theoretical preparation when exploring such phenomena.

Gravitation Model and Other Phenomena

The issue also features a detailed article presenting a 'Model of Gravitation' by L. Shishkin. This model posits that gravitational fields are inherent to moving bodies and that gravity itself is an external pressure, not an internal attraction. It suggests that all bodies within a gravitational field are pushed towards its center, explaining the phenomenon of weight and attraction. The model proposes that light travels within these gravitational fields and that time flows at different rates depending on the density of the field's matter.

Another section discusses the 'Basic Elements (Stichii) in Practice' by A. Shatkovsky, focusing on the element of wind. It describes how ancient practices involved invoking and manipulating wind for various purposes, including healing and causing harm, through imitative sounds and movements.

The magazine also includes a report on medicinal plants, highlighting the benefits of rosehip (шиповник) for its high vitamin C content and other therapeutic properties, and Aralia for its tonic effects.

Key Incidents and Cases:

• Vladivostok Alien Dialogue (1990): A voice claiming to be an alien named Volodya communicated with residents, offering insights into its nature and origins.
• Betty and Barney Hill Abduction (1961): The article references the well-known case of alleged UFO abduction in the USA, where the couple experienced missing time and examination by extraterrestrials.
• Titu's Past Life Memories (India): The case of a young Indian boy, Titu, who claimed to remember being a murdered shop owner named Suresh Verma, is presented as evidence of potential reincarnation or memory transfer.
• Khabarovsk Object Sighting (1978): A description of a bright orange, descending object observed in Khabarovsk, accompanied by unusual sounds and light.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores anomalous phenomena, UFOs, and alternative scientific theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained events, while also cautioning against uncritical acceptance and emphasizing the need for rigorous investigation and theoretical understanding, as exemplified by Alexandrov's concluding remarks on the study of alleged alien contacts. There's a blend of anecdotal reports, speculative theories, and discussions on historical cases within the ufological and paranormal fields.