UFO Express - No 3 - 1990

Magazine Overview

Title: НЛО ЭКСПРЕСС (UFO Express)
Issue: 3
Volume: 1
Date: 1989
Publisher: NLO Express
Country: Russia
Language: Russian

Key Articles and Content

The Third Message to Humanity

The issue opens with a report on a document allegedly received in 1976, detailing a 'third message' from the 'Coalition of Observers' (KON) to humanity. Bio-physicist Mark Avraamovich Milkhiker and G.V. Ivchenko analyzed the text and, in 1982, presented it to the Soviet government. The message, addressed to 'rational inhabitants of Earth, calling themselves Humanity,' is the third official communication from KON. Previous messages were sent in 576 BC to Akuradhapura and in 711 AD to Tkaatsekoatl. The current message is primarily in Chinese, English, Russian, and Spanish, updated for contemporary human understanding.

The primary goal of the message is to propose negotiations for humanity to join the Coalition. However, this is contingent on humanity meeting certain preliminary conditions. The message provides a brief overview of cosmogonic characteristics and a comparative analysis of human thought processes. It corrects several human misconceptions, including the belief that Earth's intelligent race is unique and that the universe operates on immutable laws with constant universal constants. KON states that the gravitational constant varies significantly, even within the solar system, and this misunderstanding has led to errors in calculating galactic sizes and distances, fueling theories of a closed or expanding universe.

Humanity's understanding of space's three-dimensionality is also deemed erroneous; the universe is described as chaotic, lacking anything immutable, including dimensionality, which fluctuates widely. The ideal condition for organic life's emergence is a spatial dimension close to 'Pi,' with significant deviations being detrimental. Currently, the solar system has a dimension of '+3.00017,' which, being close to '3,' has misled humans. A gravitational cyclone with a dimension of '-3.15' is drifting near our galactic cluster and could impact our galaxy, destroying organic life unless protective measures are taken. This necessitates humanity joining the Coalition within 65,000 years to receive assistance in preparing for the cyclone.

The message refutes the idea of the solar system and life on Earth originating naturally, stating the solar system was formed from a dust cloud seeded by Coalition construction teams in a suitable region of the universe for organic life's emergence.

It also corrects the analogy of a race to a living individual, rejecting the inevitability of aging and death for humanity. Evolution involves new species arising from older ones, and the Coalition emphasizes that new Earth races should originate from humanity. This should guide rational races' strategy, but KON observes that humanity is not guided by such a strategy, leaving its development to chance and focusing on short-term needs.

Humanity's flawed thinking is attributed to the specificity of its thought processes, which are analyzed in a subsequent chapter. The fundamental basis of living matter's thought and existence is the contradiction of entropy, manifesting as a search for logic. Human logic is based on the 'Yes' - 'No' dichotomy, perceived as existing realities. This leads to a discrete, rather than continuous, foundation for logic, using a primitive function with only two values. This system of thought is considered the most primitive possible.

The discrete nature of logic compels humans to believe that the number of an object's attributes is finite and assignable. This allows for the arbitrary separation of attributes, a process called abstraction. The movement towards more general attributes is considered the path to truth, but KON argues it leads away from reality into 'darkness.' Philosophical systems lose their bearings and offer diametrically opposed answers to questions of matter or spirit primacy.

KON has observed continuous wars among humans for millennia. Without intervention, these wars might only subside after 12,000 years. KON cannot even guarantee they won't cease within the next 100 years due to the discrete nature of social structures and foreign policy. The current message offers hope that an agreement between humanity and the Coalition might be reached, but only after the liquidation of humanity's warlike habits.

While technological advancement is welcomed, KON expresses concern over the fetishization of technology and its potential to become the defining characteristic of civilization. KON is open to sharing its charter, structure, and activities with humanity, provided a government and the UN secretariat publicly request it.

Humanity would be useless to the Coalition, and vice versa, without a restructuring of its logical foundation. Without this, KON cannot assist in protection from the cyclone. Rebuilding this logical foundation is estimated to take 60-70 thousand years, which is a critical deadline given the impending danger. KON urges an end to conflicts and a focus on this long-term process, as exposing even one warring nation to continuous logical thought would be akin to giving it absolute weaponry, leading to destruction.

The Sterlitamak Incident

On May 17, 1990, a powerful explosion with a bright flash occurred near the central farm of the Sterlitamak grain state farm in Bashkiria. The blast created a 5-meter deep crater and was heard 24 kilometers away in Sterlitamak. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a 'flying saucer' the previous evening. Initial theories suggested a crashed 'flying saucer.' However, investigations by the Committee on Meteorites of the USSR Academy of Sciences, who arrived on May 23, concluded it was a unique astronomical event, comparable to the Sikhote-Alin meteorite impact in 1947. The main body of the meteorite is estimated to be 15 meters deep, making recovery difficult due to groundwater and soil accumulation.

Some witnesses reported seeing three bright yellow points detach from the 'object' and move away. The article notes that as the meteorite entered the atmosphere, it fragmented, with pieces glowing due to friction. The flight of the bolide over Bashkiria lasted only eight seconds, during which time objects cast shadows and even newspaper text was legible. The recovered meteorite will become the property of the Bashkir Scientific Center.

The article speculates that two UFOs observed the night before the explosion might have been a warning. It also highlights the fortunate impact location, avoiding residential and animal husbandry structures. The author questions whether the lack of casualties and destruction was mere chance or if UFOs played a role.

Voronezh - Mecca of UFOs

This section details numerous UFO sightings and landings reported in the Voronezh region and surrounding areas. Over a week in September-October 1989, ten landings with humanoid appearances and third-kind contacts (telepathic communication) were reported in the Southern Park alone. A specific incident on April 5 involved a UFO chasing a collective farm chairman for 20 minutes. Later that evening, a UFO landed in Grafskoye village, frightening mechanizers, and another landed near a boiler house, where a very tall humanoid entered.

The author, Gennady Mikhailovich Silenov, head of a special laboratory of the Voronezh Geographical Expedition, presents evidence including letters, drawings, and eyewitness accounts. He recounts an incident from April 5 where a bright red sphere, four times the size of a football, pursued a flight engineer's IL-14 aircraft at 3600 meters. The sphere flashed brightly, increased in size, and then landed on the aircraft's wing. The object had two transparent shells connected by semi-transparent supports, resembling a transforming telescopic antenna. Light emanated from the supports, creating a boiling effect. Inside, a golden cavity was visible, and transparent cylinders stood vertically at the front.

Smoke or steam emerged from the object, filling the space between the shells. Two touching hemispheres formed an 'X' shape, also transparent and glowing. The author connects these shapes to the 'Ж' or 'X' symbols seen on UFOs. The object emitted light, appearing to slide off the aircraft's wing without leaving. A normal-looking human-like being with dark blond hair and regular features, wearing a robe-like garment, was observed.

Silenov also notes that landing sites often occur in areas of minimum magnetic field. His research, using a new magnetometer, has detected anomalies, including a significantly elevated level of phosphorus (300 times normal) in soil samples from landing sites in Southern Park. This is linked to a contactee's report of a humanoid 'disappearing,' and a similar phosphorus anomaly was found in another location where grass was turned to ash.

The Tallinn Phenomenon

In the autumn of the previous year, a group of ufologists, led by Marina Popovich, planned an expedition to Estonia in the spring to investigate a UFO crash site. While the expedition did not materialize, the magazine's team visited an anomalous object site in Merivälja in May. The phenomenon involves a metallic plateau discovered six meters underground by a homeowner digging a well. Attempts to penetrate it failed, but fragments were obtained. Analysis of these fragments yielded contradictory results, including rare-earth metals, iron oxides, and an unusual structure of melted rocks. Hypotheses include a meteorite impact millions of years ago, a paleo-contact, or the burial of deceased 'exonauts.' Contactees suggest the phenomenon is an 'energy regulator of microcosm processes.'

Unusual energies emanate from the site, causing discomfort, nausea, and changes in blood pressure for those who attempt to excavate it. The homeowner and others who tried to dig tragically died. Contactees consistently warn against such excavations. Visitors report experiencing 'energy spheres,' mists, and spots in photographs, along with electromagnetic bursts directed into space.

The Madona Phenomenon and Others

This section refers to previous reports in 'M-sky Triangle' about phenomena observed by military pilots near Madona. Military personnel conducted their own observations, reporting a soldier hearing a voice and being guided to an anomalous zone. During this, senior officers observed a cigar-shaped object in the sky for several minutes using night vision equipment, estimating its size at several hundred meters. They also observed 'technogenic UFOs' illuminating the ground with spotlights and objects moving at speeds unattainable by current technology.

During one night, the expedition, along with military officers, observed over ten UFOs changing direction directly overhead, leading to the hypothesis that a hovering UFO, previously detected only by thermal imaging, might be a 'navigational regulator' for the Earth's atmosphere, not of terrestrial origin.

Residents of nearby hamlets report unusual experiences. One man, who initially disbelieved in UFOs, became a contactee after encountering a 'flying saucer' and being visited by an extraterrestrial being. He also reports a strong hum emanating from under his house monthly.

Two other incidents involved electrical malfunctions in vehicles when approaching the anomalous zone at night. The vehicles' generators failed, and electrical equipment ceased to function. Upon leaving the zone, the equipment resumed normal operation. In both cases, phosphorescent geometric figures were observed in the sky during the stops. The expedition also managed to film a UFO in the Madona zone, which will be shown in a Latvian television program.

Photographs show the UFO landing site, with fallen trees and broken tops. The expedition also visited Belarus, where telepathic contacts were made, and an energy sphere was filmed. Other anomalous zones near Riga were investigated, with UFOs appearing daily. Fishermen reported seeing bright, fast-flying 'dumbbells,' similar to those seen in Perm. A cigar-shaped UFO was observed over Riga for five minutes on May 31.

The Tunguska Meteorite: The Secret Revealed

This article presents a new perspective on the 1908 Tunguska event, based on information received by a Riga contactee, S.D., from 'silver humanoids.' The official scientific explanation is that the event was an airburst of a meteorite at an altitude of 5-7 kilometers, flattening trees within a 25-kilometer radius. However, the alien information contradicts this.

According to the 'silver humanoids,' the Tunguska object was not a natural meteorite but an artificial 'ball of light' from a distant future Earth civilization that had become lost in time. This 'ball of light' was pursued by a 'white ball' from a planet inhabited by spherical condensations of matter. The white ball, representing an 'ultra-being,' refused to be 'reprocessed' and fled the planet, merging with a dark green ball for enhanced speed. It then traveled to Earth.

The aliens explained that the 'ball of light' was destroyed by an energy beam from the 'white ball' to prevent it from interfering with the planet's inhabitants. The 'white ball' then disintegrated into thousands of smaller, less energetic, and less intelligent 'spheres' that dispersed across Earth. These spheres can interfere with terrestrial affairs if they find energy sources, preferring electrical, atomic, or biological energy.

The article also touches upon the 'phenomenon' of a woman in Riga developing a skin rash in the shape of a branch with leaves after sunbathing. While some suggest a connection to radiation or cosmic rays, the article leans towards an extraterrestrial or 'astral' cause, noting the presence of a powerful anomalous zone at the location where she lay. The woman also reported a dream of a silver being. The article concludes by mentioning that the 'tan' is slowly fading and that the woman's horoscope offered no explanation for why she was chosen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, alien contact, and anomalous events, presenting a perspective that often challenges conventional scientific explanations. There is a strong emphasis on the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence influencing human history and future. The editorial stance appears to be open to and actively investigating these phenomena, often citing eyewitness accounts, contactee reports, and speculative scientific theories. The publication seems to aim at informing its readers about the latest developments and theories in the field of ufology and related mysteries, encouraging critical thinking and further investigation.

Title: НЛО-экспресс (UFO-Express)
Issue: 10
Volume: 1
Year: 1989

This issue of 'НЛО-экспресс' delves into the disturbing phenomenon of 'Zombie Factories: Russian Variant,' focusing on parapsychology seminars that allegedly employ mind control techniques. The magazine presents a detailed account of a seminar led by Boris Zolotov, where participants were subjected to intense training aimed at developing psychic abilities. The narrative highlights the experiences of individuals who attended these courses, describing a process that led to a loss of personal will and susceptibility to manipulation.

The 'Zombie Factory' Phenomenon

The central theme revolves around the idea of creating 'zombies' through specialized training. The magazine interviews individuals who attended a seminar in Sochi, organized by the "DELTA-INFORM" International Scientific and Educational Center. Participants recount how they were recruited and subjected to a rigorous, round-the-clock program. This included exercises designed to break down personal inhibitions and increase suggestibility, such as prolonged physical contact, sleep deprivation, and repetitive, seemingly nonsensical tasks.

One interviewee describes being taught to 'exit into the astral plane,' 'communicate with aliens,' and 'levitate.' The training involved partners embracing and rocking each other, followed by exercises in controlling another person's movements through subtle gestures. The participants were told that this was necessary to develop their abilities and overcome their inhibitions. The process was described as gradually eroding shame and instilling a sense of normalcy in increasingly bizarre activities.

Parapsychology Seminars and Mind Control

The magazine questions the true nature of these seminars, suggesting they border on cult-like practices. Participants were told that they would learn to control people, and the training involved exercises that blurred the lines between consensual interaction and manipulation. The instructors, referred to as 'game technicians,' reportedly used methods to provoke anger and then quickly shift to calming exercises. The goal, as explained by Zolotov, was to develop abilities that could be used for self-defense against criminals.

There is a strong implication that the seminars were designed to break down the participants' psychological defenses, making them more receptive to suggestion and control. The report mentions that even married couples began to behave in 'vulgar' ways, which they initially accepted as part of the training. The loss of shame and the normalization of extreme behaviors are recurring themes.

UFO Sightings and Related Phenomena

Beyond the 'zombie factory' narrative, the issue touches upon other UFO-related topics. It discusses the concept of 'black marks' – small, dark circular spots appearing in photographs, which are believed to be a form of extraterrestrial entity or energy. The article links these phenomena to historical events, including the Tunguska event of 1908, and speculates about their connection to apocalyptic prophecies.

Another section details a poltergeist incident in the village of Nikitskaya, near Moscow, where a household experienced unexplained electrical surges and rapid meter rotation, leading to exorbitant bills. A similar poltergeist case is reported from Yenakiieve, Ukraine, involving melted holes in a windowpane.

Expert Opinions and Concerns

The magazine includes a report from an investigator, Anatoly Shevchenko, who used special filters to photograph 'black marks,' estimating their size at about 5 centimeters. Academician V.P. Kaznacheev is quoted, suggesting the possibility of non-biological life forms. The article also references a quote from the Book of Revelation, linking the appearance of a 'great red dragon' to events on Earth.

A section titled 'FAQ' addresses common questions, such as the nature of the 'zombie factory' phenomenon, the training methods used, and the alleged goals of the seminars. It also confirms the mention of poltergeist activity.

A Call for Caution

The issue concludes with a questionnaire for readers who may have witnessed UFOs or encountered extraterrestrial beings, urging them to provide detailed accounts. This suggests a broader interest in collecting data on anomalous phenomena. The magazine also includes a brief mention of a planned seminar in Rostov-on-Don and a statement from a referent of 'Delta-Inform,' Olga Kozhevnikova, who describes Boris Zolotov's background in developing complex systems. The article ends with a note from physicians and psychotherapists who listened to recordings of the interviews, implying their professional concern.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential for manipulation and control through parapsychological training, the blurring of lines between legitimate self-improvement and cult-like practices, and the ongoing investigation into UFO phenomena and related anomalous events. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious inquiry, presenting disturbing accounts and raising questions about the ethical implications of such seminars and the nature of extraterrestrial or paranormal encounters. The magazine aims to inform its readers about these controversial topics, encouraging them to form their own conclusions while highlighting potential dangers.

This issue of "нло-экспресс" (UFO-Express) is dated and numbered as issue 20, with no specific volume or date provided on the cover. The main cover headline is "ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ ОБ ОПАСНОСТИ" (WARNING ABOUT DANGER), signaling a focus on cautionary content. The magazine is primarily in Russian.

Article 1: Dangers of Seminars and Self-Improvement Techniques

The issue features an interview with individuals who attended a seminar led by an instructor named Zolotov. The seminar promised abilities such as walking on water, healing, and clairvoyance. Participants paid 500 rubles for the course, with some paying less. The interviewee expresses concern about the lack of clarity regarding the seminar's ultimate goals and the potential for participants to become dependent on the teacher, likening it to a 'pyramid' system. While acknowledging the positive atmosphere and the development of certain psychic abilities like clairaudience and hypnosis, the interviewee questions whether these skills are being used for good or for control. The instructor, Zolotov, is described as a candidate of technical sciences who previously studied dolphin communication. The article notes that similar movements abroad were deemed socially dangerous and banned, while "Delta-Inform," associated with Zolotov, has 60 branches, including some abroad. The interviewee also recounts experiences of participants being 'led' or controlled, raising concerns about free will and potential psychological manipulation. The article further explores the concept of 'de-patterning' individuals and its potential to make them susceptible to manipulation. The instructor's name and patronymic are not recalled, but he is described as a candidate of technical sciences who worked on dolphin communication.

Article 2: "Enter Your Fear" and Other Risky Meditations

This section, authored by Дайнис Звирбулис, warns about the dangers of certain meditation techniques, particularly those promoted by Rajneesh in his "Orange Book." The article highlights specific practices like "Guillotine" meditation (imagining being headless), "Looking into the Mirror" (seeing past lives), and "Be an Animal" (crawling and growling). More concerning are techniques like "Enter Your Fear" (nightly immersion in terrifying thoughts), "Prayer Meditation," and "Lothihan." The author argues that "Enter Your Fear" can attract negative energy entities ('energy phantoms') that can affect not only the practitioner but also their neighbors. "Prayer Meditation" is described as a potentially dangerous practice of merging with energy, which could lead to the influx of negative entities. The "Lothihan" meditation is presented as a method where individuals become passive recipients of external energy, potentially leading to a loss of control over their bodies and minds, becoming 'zombies.' The article criticizes the book "Agni Yoga" for its misrepresentation of spiritual teachings and warns against its use. It emphasizes that while some individuals like Sri Aurobindo might have been able to handle such practices, ordinary people are not equipped to do so without proper guidance and protection. The author stresses the importance of self-awareness and caution when engaging in such practices.

Article 3: Palmistry - The "Secret of the Hands"

This section, based on the work of I. M. Kozhukhovsky, explores the art of palmistry. It discusses the significance of various mounts (hills) on the palm, such as Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury, and their corresponding lines. The article explains how the development of these mounts and the presence of specific lines can indicate personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses. For example, a well-developed Mount of Venus suggests a capacity for love and kindness, while a strong Mount of Jupiter indicates ambition and honesty. The article also details the meaning of various lines, including the Life Line, Heart Line, and Fate Line, and how their characteristics (length, depth, breaks, islands) can be interpreted. It suggests that palmistry can offer insights into a person's character, health, and destiny. The section also briefly touches upon the shape of the hand and fingers, linking them to specific personality traits.

Article 4: Medical Breakthroughs in Treating AIDS

This article reports on a groundbreaking medical procedure developed by doctors in Atlanta, USA, involving heating blood to treat HIV and other illnesses. The procedure, which involves passing a patient's blood through a machine that heats it to just above 46 degrees Celsius, has shown remarkable results in patients with AIDS and Kaposi's sarcoma. Karl Crawford, a 33-year-old waiter, is highlighted as a case study, where the treatment not only stopped the progression of his cancer but also eliminated the HIV virus. The article quotes Dr. G. Miller, Deputy Head of the Laboratory for AIDS Research at the Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, who confirms the potential of this method to weaken the virus and alleviate symptoms, though he cautions against premature celebration, emphasizing that the virus's genetic material may still remain within the cells. The procedure is expensive, costing around $30,000 per operation. The article notes that leading Soviet specialists are traveling to the US to learn from this experience, and similar equipment exists in the USSR, but the brain cooling system is a key innovation.

Article 5: Space Exploration - The Race to Mars

The magazine also covers advancements in space exploration. It discusses NASA's plans for the 1990s, including the use of the 'Space Shuttle' program for projects like assembling a long-term space station and a potential manned mission to Mars. The article mentions the idea of using the Moon as a base for deep space missions. It also highlights the USSR's plans for a Martian expedition, with a mission named "Mars-94" scheduled for August 1994, involving a six-ton automatic spacecraft. The article details the components of this mission, including a base module that will remain in orbit and a descending capsule with scientific instruments. Furthermore, it touches upon an alternative plan from NPO "Energia" for a later Mars expedition around the year 2000, emphasizing the capabilities of their launch vehicles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "нло-экспресс" revolve around the exploration of the unknown, encompassing parapsychology, ufology, and space. There's a strong cautionary stance regarding potentially dangerous self-improvement techniques and pseudoscientific practices, urging readers to be critical and aware of manipulation. Simultaneously, the magazine highlights scientific and medical advancements, such as the new AIDS treatment and space exploration initiatives, suggesting an interest in both the esoteric and the empirical. The editorial stance appears to be one of informed skepticism, encouraging critical thinking while remaining open to genuine discoveries and progress.

Title: нло-экспресс (UFO-Express)
Issue: 30
Volume: 30
Date: 1991
Publisher: Латвийская ассоциация уфологии и энергоинформационного обмена (Latvian Association of Ufology and Psychoenergetic Information Exchange)
Country: Latvia
Language: Russian
Price: 2 руб.

This issue of UFO-Express from 1991 focuses on a blend of scientific innovation, spiritual evolution, and traditional folklore.

Articles

The Miracle Fly: Larvae That Will Save Humanity?

The cover story introduces a remarkable new species of fly developed at the Institute of Biomedical Problems of the USSR Ministry of Health. This 'miracle fly' has been engineered specifically for potential use in space missions, particularly for long-duration flights on Martian or other spacecraft. The primary function of its larvae is to process human and animal feces into a biologically pure humus. This humus is presented as superior to natural black soil for cultivating various crops, including mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, and radishes. The article outlines a closed ecological cycle for spacecraft where these larvae would convert waste into fertilizer, with the larvae themselves potentially serving as a food source for birds, which in turn could provide dietary supplements for the crew. The development, initially kept secret, is now being commercialized, with the larvae being demonstrated at exhibitions. The article also touches upon the historical use of fly larvae in medicine, referencing physician Pirogov using them to treat wounds on the battlefield.

Despite the potential benefits, the article notes anticipated difficulties in implementing this technology in agriculture, particularly for small farms. However, specialists believe it could be invaluable for emerging small farms in Russia and abroad. The methodology is described as capable of processing 300 kilograms of 'conditional manure' and could be adapted for larger collective farms as well.

Tamara Vladimirovna Erofeeva, a researcher at the Institute, acknowledges that while the usefulness of fly larvae was noted in the early 20th century, widespread adoption might face challenges. She addresses concerns about unpredictable consequences from creating new biological species, stating that this particular fly has been bred in controlled conditions and exhibits a changed, docile behavior, unlike its wild counterparts. Its main function is egg-laying, leading to its larvae, and it does not exhibit aggressive or bothersome traits.

The article concludes that the consequences of this development are expected to be predictable and positive, leading to ecologically clean farms.

Don't Be Late for the Future

Authored by B. Kalnynsh, this article explores the concept of 'joy' as a fundamental quality for humanity's future evolution. The author posits that the current era is a critical juncture, possibly the last chance for individuals to complete their karmic obligations within the fifth race before transitioning to the sixth. He suggests that a strong spiritual impulse, a 'religious leap,' can help individuals overcome unfavorable karmic paths. The teachings of Christ are presented as a springboard for such a leap, emphasizing real-world action.

Kalnynsh argues that cultivating joy is not just necessary but is the core quality shaping the new energetic structure of humanity. He differentiates this profound joy from mere contentment or self-aggrandizement, defining it as a dynamic equivalent to approaching the Cosmos, which symbolizes the Supreme Being. This understanding of joy involves fully experiencing existence within given conditions and temporal frameworks. It is presented as a quasi-autonomous feeling that can persist even in adverse circumstances, akin to a river flowing through dark ravines or picturesque landscapes.

The article suggests that the sixth race will be characterized by a 'heart-feeling-knowledge' era, bathed in a joyful energetic field created by its inhabitants. This collective energetic field will be significantly higher in quality, potentially comparable to the legendary energy of Shambhala. The author warns that failing to seize this opportunity for evolution would be incredibly regrettable, leading to potentially millions of years of suffering and hardship to repeat the cycle.

Joy, he explains, is not an instantaneous feeling but is formed within the fifth race and is guided by individuals who will form the core of the next evolutionary stage. This new energetic field will possess healing power, fundamentally altering human physiology and eliminating disease. The article also highlights the practical value of joy, suggesting it can facilitate smoother interactions and a more harmonious life. It encourages creating an environment conducive to joy through activities like visiting exhibitions, reading books, and maintaining one's living space.

Prayer is also discussed as a poorly understood phenomenon, with the author advocating for a re-evaluation of its religious aspects. He suggests that prayer, when imbued with faith and openness to the cosmos, can lead to higher levels of understanding and connection with the Supreme Being. The article concludes by advising adherence to an ancient piece of advice: 'Believe, and according to your faith, it will be done.'

Folk Sayings and Superstitions

This section compiles a list of traditional Russian folk beliefs and superstitions. These cover a wide range of everyday occurrences and their supposed consequences:

• Fire: Spitting into fire is believed to cause a pimple.
• Thresholds: Saying goodbye or hello on a threshold is thought to lead to quarrels.
• Sewing: Sewing clothes on a person is believed to 'sew up their mind.'
• Respect for superiors: Mentioning one's boss too often is feared to make them angry.
• Lost items: A common saying for a recently misplaced item is "Lukashka covered it with his tail."
• The Aspen Tree: Considered a cursed tree, associated with Judas's suicide and its leaves trembling from his fear and turning red in autumn to symbolize spilled blood.
• Money: Giving money away in the evening is believed to prevent future prosperity.
• Itching Palms: An itching right palm signifies profit, while an itching left palm signifies loss. An itching right palm also means receiving, and an itching left palm means giving money.
• Itching Nose: An itching nose bridge signifies a funeral, itching sides signify news, and itching the tip of the nose signifies a drink.
• Eyebrows: An itching right eyebrow signifies a meeting with a friend, while an itching left eyebrow signifies a hypocrite.
• Eating Habits: Eating with a knife is believed to make one angry. Offering salt to someone is believed to cause a quarrel, unless one laughs while doing so.
• Spitting: Spitting is believed to result in licking a hot frying pan in the afterlife.
• Sitting Posture: Placing one leg over the other while sitting is believed to be 'rocking the devil.'
• Yawning: Crossing oneself or covering one's mouth while yawning is done to prevent evil spirits from entering.
• Hats: Playing with one's hat is believed to cause headaches.
• Elbows: An itching elbow signifies grief.
• Eyes: An itching left eye signifies tears, while an itching right eye signifies looking at someone.

Computer AIDS?

This brief report discusses Singapore's extensive efforts, ongoing for four years, to protect information within computerized systems and banks from 'computer viruses' and unauthorized data access. The program involves specialists from national management, law enforcement, and the Singapore University of Systems Studies. The article notes that effective countermeasures for computer viruses are not expected until the 21st century, and that computer memory is vulnerable to data theft, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The official side is reportedly losing the battle against 'computer smugglers' and 'computer AIDS.'

Cartoons

The issue includes several cartoons:

1. A cartoon depicting two figures in military-style uniforms observing a silver disc-shaped object in the sky, with one remarking, "On the way back, circle over Molebka. My grandson went on an expedition there!"
2. Another cartoon shows a figure in a pilot's uniform speaking to another, "Kolyan, try pressing that one!"
3. A third cartoon features a television screen displaying text about the "first batch of disposable BIOROBOTS" being delivered to "PLANET TRON-KARAMSA CAMPAIGN."

In This Issue

The issue lists the following articles:

• "Third Message to Humanity" (p. 1)
• P. Mukhortov: Kaleidoscope - "Contact" (p. 5)
• "FABRIKA 'ZOMBI'" (Zombie Factory) - Russian variant (p. 11)
• A. Kalinin: Tunguska Meteorite - The VTs Opens a Terrible Secret (p. 9)
• D. Zvirbulis: Warning of Danger (p. 22)
• N. Kozhukhovsky: Chiromancy: "The Secret of the Hand" (p. 25)
• A. Filippov: Has Salvation from AIDS Arrived? (p. 28)
• B. Kalnynsh: Don't Be Late for the Future (p. 31)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes related to UFOs, unexplained phenomena, and fringe science, as evidenced by its title and featured articles like the 'miracle fly' and the Tunguska meteorite. There's also a strong undercurrent of spiritual and evolutionary thought, particularly in B. Kalnynsh's piece on 'joy' and human progression. The inclusion of folk superstitions suggests an interest in traditional beliefs alongside modern or futuristic concepts. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the unknown, with a particular focus on potential future developments, whether technological (space exploration, biotechnology) or spiritual (human evolution).