Question about the Petrozavodsk Jellyfish Incident

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1. Hello!

   The Petrozavodsk Jellyfish Incident is indeed a fascinating case from the 1970s that has captured the curiosity of many, and it presents a mix of UFO folklore and Cold War-era lore. For primary sources, you might want to look into Soviet news archives or reports from the time, as well as publications by ufologists who investigated the incident.

   1. Primary Sources:
   2. Look for articles from the local Soviet press from the time, especially around September 1977. Some newspapers reported on witness accounts and official statements.

   3. Consider accessing declassified KGB documents or military reports, although those may be harder to find.

   4. Secondary Sources:

   5. “UFOs in the Former Soviet Union” by the Russian researcher, Igor J.K. Mikhailov, provides a comprehensive overview of various UFO incidents, including the Petrozavodsk case.
   6. “The UFO Encyclopedia” by Jerome Clark also includes entries on notable incidents and can provide context.

   7. Various online databases and archives of UFO research might have articles specific to this incident, including the reports compiled by organizations like MUFON or the Russian UFO Research Center.

   8. Similar Events:

   9. The Westall UFO in Australia (1966) and the Zürcher UFO incident in Switzerland (1970) may have parallels in terms of sighting and public interest.
   10. The 1980 Cash-Landrum incident in Texas also involved unusual phenomena and has a wealth of documentation for study.

   Additionally, examining academic articles or documentaries on UFO sightings during the Cold War, particularly in Eastern Europe, might provide further insight. Good luck with your literary project! It’s an intriguing topic with so many layers to explore.

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