Episode 247: The Molyobka Triangle, Russia’s Area 51

Welcome to “Episode 247: The Molyobka Triangle, Russia’s Area 51”! Deep in the forests of Russia’s Perm Krai lies the Molyobka Triangle, also known as the Perm Anomalous Zone, The Molebka Zone, M-Zone, or even simply ‘The Zone’. This remote region is infamous for decades of UFO sightings, time distortions, electromagnetic malfunctions, and encounters with monsters, cryptids, and shadowy, inhuman intelligences. In this episode, we trace the zone’s strange history from Soviet-era secrecy to post-Perestroika paranormal expeditions, drawing heavily from firsthand accounts, photographs, and field notes written by those who visited the area themselves. From glowing spheres drifting over riverbanks and “living fog” that seems to respond to observers, to mysterious stone structures, scorched clearings, and a rumored portal known as the Wicket, this episode explores why locals, scientists, mystics, and ufologists alike all believe something is very wrong - and very active - in the forests near the village of Molebka. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 - HOOK/INTRO 00:12:53 - VERACITY AD 00:14:53 - PART I: A BACKDROP OF BLOODSHED 00:40:55 - FACTOR AD 00:42:16 - PART II: A LEGEND IS BORN 01:11:05 - PART III: A COLORFUL CAST OF VISITORS 01:31:30 - PART IV: ANOMALOUS ACTIVITY 02:29:00 - PART V: THE THEORIES 02:57:12 - CLOSING CREDITS THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED!! Find out more about this week’s advertisers below: VERACITY: For up to 45% off your order, head to https://www.veracityhealth.co and use code Haunted. FACTOR: Eat smart at https://www.factormeals.com/letsgethaunted50off and use code letsgethaunted50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Link to Aly’s Slideshow: https://bit.ly/4kGwoFR Buy the books & check out the links referenced as sources in this episode: “Аномальная зона” by Максим Шишкин (Maksim Shishkin) https://bit.ly/4aqx0KV  "Русский бермудский треугольник” by Николай Субботин Subscribe to Nikolai Subbotin’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/3MEgWNV  News story about UFO enthusiast gathering in Molebka (2011): https://bit.ly/4cpkcqR  blogpost about M Zone tour with a local guide: https://bit.ly/4rebKQ3  Vlog by Raspopov: https://bit.ly/3OczzZI  Local Russian News Footage: https://bit.ly/460RqZI  “Sightings” TV Show: https://bit.ly/3MEfjQj  —— Other Important Stuff: Join the Patreon today! https://patreon.com/letsgethaunted  LGH Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/letsgethaunted Buy Our Merch: https://www.letsgethaunted.com    Check out the photo dump for this week’s episode: https://www.instagram.com/letsgethaunted   Send us fan mail: PO BOX 1658, Camarillo, CA 93011 Send us your listener stories: www.letsgethaunted.com OR [email protected] —— BACKGROUND MUSIC: “MAGIC TRANSITION SOUND - NO COPYRIGHT” BY SOUND TRUST, LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNHMu3Upgu4  “(Free) Horror Ambiance - Ominous Background Music” by ESN Productions, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAO3x-Uhfoo  “Elevator” - Local Forecast, License Dar Golan - Elevator Music - Royalty free music, “Elevator Music (Royalty Free, Infinite Loop)” by Dar Golan, free download link here: https://www.dargolan-free.com/funny-music  VIDEO ASSETS USED IN THIS EPISODE WERE ALL PURCHASED AND LICENSED VIA STORYBLOCKS.COM ALL OTHER AUDIO ASSETS INCLUDING MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS LICENSED AND PURCHASED THROUGH: artlist.io  —— KEYWORDS: Russia, Russian Empire, Soviet Union, USSR, Demidov, Dynasty, Curse, Haunted, Forest, Woods, Magic, Mystical, Unknown, Unsolved, Esoteric, High Strangeness, Cryptid, Monster, Ghost, Alien, UFO, UAP, Shadow People, Encounter, Paranormal, Supernatural, Perm, Anomalous, Zone, M-Zone, Molebka, Gulag, Prison, Camp, Creepy, Scary, Unsolved, Unexplained, Mystery, Covert, Esoteric, Espionage, Psychotronic, Weapon, Cold War, Stalin, Civil War, WWI, WWII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices