Сталкер UFO

Magazine Overview

This is the first issue, dated November 1990, of "Stalker UFO" (Сталкер UFO), a magazine published by the commission for anomalous phenomena of the Geographical Society of the USSR. The magazine aims to be the first Soviet publication openly dedicated to the professional interests of interaction between Earth's intelligence and extraterrestrial civilizations. It uses the terms UFO, NLO (neoznannye letayushchie ob'ekty - unidentified flying objects), and AY (anomal'nye yavleniya - anomalous phenomena), preferring the original term UFO.

Editorial Stance and Introduction

The editorial, "Them and Us" (Они и Мы), acknowledges the long history of UFO research abroad and the more recent, difficult efforts in the USSR. It notes that after over forty years of scientific study, there is sufficient evidence for the existence of other intelligences on Earth, including Soviet territory. The magazine intends to facilitate serious, intensive study of UFOs and to push for official recognition of the problem by national academies and governments. It hopes to serve as a reliable guide into the complex world of anomalous phenomena.

Key Articles and Reports

Vimanas – Cosmic Ships of Ancient India

This section explores the concept of "Vimanas," ancient Indian flying machines. It recounts a demonstration in Bombay in 1895 by teacher Bapuji Talpade, who built a flying machine based on ancient Indian manuscripts like the "Vimanika Shastra." The machine, described as bird-like with triangular wings and three wheels, reportedly flew for a significant distance before landing. The article cites the Indian magazine "Searchlight" and the Bombay weekly "Vividha-vritta" as sources. It also references Professor D.K. Kanjilal's book "Vimanas in Ancient India," which analyzes Vedic texts and epics like the "Mahabharata" and "Ramayana" to describe these advanced aerial vehicles, suggesting they were powered by liquids like mercury, alcohol, and plant oil.

When and Where? Results of Studying UFO Landing Cases in the Nizhny Novgorod Region

This report details several UFO landing incidents investigated by the magazine's team. Cases include:

• May 3, 1989, Arzamas: A spherical UFO landing with a "creature" emerging, observed by children. Analysis relied on witness testimony and biolocation.
• November 4, 1989, Vyksa: A UFO landing observed by schoolchildren, involving a detached spherical probe. The report notes that the presence of industrial interference made technical analysis difficult.
• December 10, 1989, Shiratany village, Chuvash ASSR: A UFO landing with three "creatures" of varying heights. The landing site was near a power line, hindering detailed analysis.
• March 25, 1990, Nizhny Novgorod: A UFO landing on a construction site.
• February 10, 1990, Nizhny Novgorod: A UFO landing at night on a street, with a creature emerging.
• April 16, 1990, Gorbatov: A UFO landing on a plateau.
• April 20, 1990, near Gorbatov: A landing of three UFOs.

The report notes a wave-like pattern in UFO appearances across the country, with periods of 2-5 weeks. It highlights challenges in investigating these cases due to lack of transport, technical equipment, and advanced methodologies.

Recognition from a Colonel-General

This section reports that the Chief of Staff of the Air Defense Forces of the USSR acknowledged the appearance of UFOs near Moscow. The report details sightings on the evening of March 21st over several towns, involving a disc-shaped object with pulsating lights, capable of high-speed horizontal and vertical maneuvers, and rapid rotation. The object was detected by radar and pursued by fighter jets but could not be identified. The general noted its unusual speed and maneuverability, exceeding that of current fighter aircraft.

Point of View: What Are They Looking for Here?

Igor Lisevich, a doctor of philological sciences, discusses the question of what extraterrestrial civilizations (ETCs) might be seeking on Earth. He draws parallels with historical encounters, such as the European colonization of the Americas, suggesting that ETCs might be interested in individuals rather than society as a whole. He references ancient Chinese records and the epics "Mahabharata" and "Ramayana" to support the idea of long-standing contact between humans and ETCs, warning that such contact may not be beneficial.

Stop-Frame! Report from Anatoly Maloletkov

This is a report from a senior technician-geologist describing the observation of a spherical object on July 6-9, 1986, near the Mrassu River. The object was observed for 30-40 minutes and photographed. A photographic expert's conclusion stated that the image depicted a real object, with the color difference possibly due to evening sunlight. The object's shape was identified, but details were unclear, and no signs of forgery were found.

Secret: "The Belgian Triangle"

This investigative report by Igor Baturin details an incident on September 13th involving a large, triangular object detected by a radar station of the Privolzhsko-Urals Military District. The object reportedly disabled the identification system and then disappeared from radar. Witnesses described a black triangle with a smooth, sooty underside, emitting three light-blue beams that damaged an antenna. Two sentries reportedly disappeared for a period, returning with altered time perception and damaged equipment. The report notes conflicting official statements and the difficulty in obtaining further information.

Nina Kulagina: In Memory of a Person Who Possessed Knowledge

This piece is a tribute to Nina Sergeevna Kulagina, a woman known for her psychic abilities, including telekinesis and "skin vision." Written by journalist Viktor Demidov, it reflects on the controversy surrounding her abilities, the opposition she faced from scientific and media circles, and her contributions to science and medicine. It highlights her military service during WWII and her later work conducting numerous experiments with international scientific groups.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena, historical accounts of advanced technology (like Vimanas), and potential extraterrestrial contact. It adopts a stance of serious investigation, aiming to legitimize the study of anomalous phenomena and to inform the public. The editorial team encourages submissions from Soviet and international authors, indicating a desire for broad engagement with the subject matter. The publication also touches upon controversial topics like psychic abilities, suggesting a wide scope for "anomalous phenomena."