Priroda i Anomalnye Yavleniya - 1992 02

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Природа и аномальные явления" (Nature and Anomalous Phenomena), identified as N2 (27) from 1992, is published by ICUFON.MUS and focuses on unexplained events and folklore from the Russian Far East. The cover headline, "ЗАГАДОЧНЫЕ ВСТРЕЧИ" (Mysterious Encounters), sets the tone for the issue, which includes personal accounts, scientific speculation, and indigenous beliefs.

Article: 1. СТРАННЫЕ КРИКИ (Strange Cries)

This article, authored by V. Ermakov from Vladivostok, recounts a personal experience from September 1959 near the Nizhny Vangou River in the Lazovsky District of Russia. The author, then 19 years old and an experienced hunter and biologist, was on a remote apiary. In the evening, while attempting to hunt woodcocks, he first heard a strange, monotonous singing, which he initially attributed to a drunk person. The singing gradually approached and then transformed into terrifying, desperate cries of a woman, filled with inconsolable grief. He rushed towards the sound, but it ceased abruptly when his dogs began to bark. He and his brother searched the area but found no trace of anyone, and the dogs seemed unusually frightened and unable to pick up a clear scent. The author notes that at the time, he had no knowledge of UFOs or anomalous phenomena but felt compelled to investigate the distress. He speculates that something inexplicable occurred, leaving no physical evidence.

Article: Загадочные Встречи (Mysterious Encounters)

This section appears to be an introduction to the theme of the magazine, suggesting that many people experience events beyond ordinary understanding but often keep them secret due to fear of disbelief or ridicule. The author emphasizes that the accounts presented are real and not figments of imagination, drawing from personal experiences in the southern Primorsky Krai.

Article: АНОМАЛИИ В ЖИЗНИ КОРЕННЫХ НАРОДОВ ДАЛЬНЕГО ВОСТОКА (Anomalies in the Lives of the Indigenous Peoples of the Far East)

Authored by Koga Soyanka, this article details the beliefs and experiences of indigenous peoples in the Amur and Primorye regions regarding anomalous phenomena. They traditionally accepted various unexplained events, such as UFOs, poltergeists, Bigfoot, and flying humans, often naming them in their own languages. The author's grandfather and his companions reportedly saw objects like three glowing points resembling tiger eyes, and flat, floating "otters" with fiery-silvery, gelatinous bodies. These "otters" could be hit with poles, causing them to temporarily disintegrate and reform, and would often disappear into water or fly across rivers. Indigenous shamans believed that confronting these "air otters" with specific chants and poles was safe. The article also mentions sightings of "human-sirens" (kongipon), "black people" (ngeven), giants (kalgama), and large crocodile-like creatures with catfish heads (puymurakh). There are also contemporary reports of hovering tripods and cedars in the Anuy River region. The text describes "devil's skulls" (amban khoton) that induced fear and paralysis, and a case in Troitskoye where a man encountered a semi-transparent, crystalline entity that left no tracks. The article touches upon the belief that these phenomena are manifestations of spirits or entities from other realms, influencing human lives.

Article: Гипотезы (Hypotheses)

До создания летающих тарелок всего один шаг (One Step Away from Creating Flying Saucers)

Authored by L. Shishkin from Vladivostok, this article, a continuation from a previous issue, proposes a scientific hypothesis for the creation of flying saucers. Shishkin suggests that since nature obtains matter through "right" screw vortices, antimatter could be created using "left" screw vortices and electrons. He posits that unidentified objects seen recently, particularly near power stations, might be absorbing "electronic gas" for fuel. He theorizes that these objects were less common before the advent of powerful electrical infrastructure. Shishkin also suggests that flying saucers use "graviton gas" (ether) for high-speed travel in space, allowing them to exceed the speed of light by eliminating ether from their path. He concludes by encouraging inventors to consider this concept as a viable plan for developing new engines.

Древняя астронавтика (Ancient Astronautics)

This section, based on the book "Bridge to the Unknown" by New Zealand researcher B.-L. Cathy, discusses the possibility of ancient levitation technologies. The author suggests that Tibetans possessed knowledge of the geometric structure of matter and how to manipulate it with wave oscillations. He references ancient texts describing flying apparatuses that produced melodic sounds, proposing that sonic devices were used for propulsion. The article describes a diagram based on an eyewitness account, showing circular arrangements of sound generators (pipes and drums) that could create anti-gravitational lift. The author believes that modern science is progressing in this direction, with experimental sonic engines being developed, and anticipates the widespread adoption of such flying apparatuses.

Article: Секреты левитации (Secrets of Levitation)

This is a continuation of an article by B.-L. Cathy, discussing ancient Tibetan knowledge of levitation. It elaborates on the idea that Tibetan monks used sound generators arranged in a specific geometric pattern to create anti-gravity effects. The author implies that this technology is achievable with current scientific understanding and that research into sonic propulsion is ongoing.

Article: ПЯДЕНИЦА ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ (Magnificent Geometer Moth)

Authored by Yu. Chistyakov, this piece focuses on the "Magnificent Geometer Moth" found in the southern Primorye region. It describes the moth's appearance, its habitat in deciduous forests, and its life cycle, including its caterpillar stage which mimics a young walnut leaf. The article notes that this moth is a unique representative of its genus in Russia, found only in Primorye and southern Khabarovsk Krai, and highlights its beauty.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of the unexplained, folklore, and potential scientific explanations for anomalous phenomena. There's a clear interest in UFOs, ancient technologies, and paranormal events, particularly as reported in the Russian Far East. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating these topics, presenting personal accounts and speculative theories alongside more grounded observations of nature. The publication aims to document and explore phenomena that lie beyond conventional understanding, encouraging readers to consider possibilities outside of mainstream scientific paradigms.