S.I.Sukhonos

THE NEW DIMENSION OF THE UNIVERSE

Our world is huge, and it is organized with astonishing grace and precision. The large-scale harmony of the Universe is a universal and important regularity of nature. Gathering together disparate facts, the author convincingly presents a holistic picture of the world order. He intersperses his conclusions and hypotheses based on scientific evidence with interesting philosophical arguments concerning different aspects of existence.

What is the foundation of all life on Earth? What place does man occupy in the hierarchical structure of the biosphere? How is Russia fundamentally different from the rest of the world? Why do all stars, ending their lives, "divide" into two parts? How do viruses and bacteria reproduce? What does the expansion of the Universe lead to? What does the level of power of mankind as a whole and each individual depend on?

Preface by Alexander Astafiev MD, Ph.D., MBA

The book of Sergey Ivanovich Sukhonos The new dimension of the Universe is based on the ideas of current-cosmism, still little known in the West. Within this doctrine, a special place is occupied by Russian cosmism, which stands out for its optimism and positive view of the future. Adherents consider cosmism to be a genuine fruit of Russian thought, a significant part of the “Russian idea,” which has its roots in the unique archetype of universality—the principle of the integrity of the world. Perhaps it is this view of the world that served as the basis for the fact that the first satellites and cosmonauts went into space precisely from Russia.

My name is Alexander Astafiev. I was born and received my medical education in the Soviet Union. After the collapse of the country, fate brought me to the United States, where I continued my career as a physician. Despite the distance, I have always kept in touch with my friends and family in the post-Soviet region, following the scientific and medical achievements of the region. The works of Sergey Ivanovich Sukhonos had a special influence on me, offering a key to understanding the universe. I saw in his approach not only a new way of looking at cosmology but also the potential for applying this method to other scientific and philosophical disciplines. Unfortunately, Sukhonos’ ideas are still unknown in the West, which inspired me to take the lead in translating them by gathering a team of like-minded people.

Philosophers with such a broad outlook and encyclopedic knowledge are rare, and cosmism, as a line of thought, presents a universal answer to the question of the future of humanity, which seeks to overcome natural limitations and go beyond the Earth. The new dimension of the Universe raises fundamental questions of cosmology and the order of the universe.
In this work, Sukhonos discovered and described the universal dimension of the Universe, which had not been realized and comprehended before him. The work became a cornerstone in the formation of the method of comprehension of the worldview developed by the author. In subsequent works, Sukhonos developed this method and applied it to other aspects of the world order and expanding the horizons of scientific and philosophical cognition.

Sergey Sukhonos deservedly ranks with the great Russian cosmists - Nikolai Fedorov, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Alexander Chizhevsky and Vladimir Vernadsky. Since the late 19th century, science has radically transformed human life, and this process continues to this day. The huge flow of data and narrow specialization make it difficult to make sense of modern science as a whole. Nevertheless, it is a global project that affects all of humanity. I am confident that Sukhonos’ book represents an intellectual bridge that connects the knowledge needed to address global issues.

Although the ideas of cosmism are not yet widespread in the West, I see them reflected in the modern endeavors of individuals such as Elon Musk. The same aspirations that drove the Russian cosmists who envisioned our future beyond Earth are embedded in them. All Russian cosmism is imbued with an extraordinary optimism that allows it to overcome the fear of death and the end of the world.
This book will raise before the reader eternal questions about the purpose of life in the Universe and the role of humanity in the cosmic order. The main task is to understand ourselves in a new cosmological context and create a new image of the Universe. And if we can act within this paradigm, perhaps we will find the key to solving the global problems of mankind.

P.S. With deep sorrow, I inform readers that Sergey Sukhonos tragically passed away in a car accident on January 30, 2025. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, close friends, and like-minded colleagues.

Since Sergey Sukhonos tragically passed away and can no longer continue his work, I feel it is my duty to share with readers the discussions we had while working on the English edition.
The main challenge was that the meaning of words, especially the newly coined terms introduced by the author, was often lost in direct translation. As a result, we had to change the book’s title to ensure that its core idea was clearly conveyed to the reader. The introduction, refinement, and standardization of terminology within the framework of the S-Dimension concept greatly facilitated the development of a specialized conceptual set, making the English edition more accessible and comprehensible.

Sergey Sukhonos was known for his humility and deep respect for his fellow researchers. We had extensive discussions about the name of the Open Dimension. I suggested calling it the "Primordial" Dimension to emphasize that all subsequent dimensions unfold within it and that referring to it as the "Fourth" would diminish its significance.

Eventually, he accepted this proposal, and we began making the necessary revisions to the text. However, his tragic passing prevented us from completing this work. Without his final approval, I decided not to change the name of the dimension he had discovered.

I am completing my translation in full accordance with his wishes and instructions. I consider everything stated above essential, as readers and future researchers must know that Sergey Sukhonos fully understood the place of his dimension in the universe and agreed with its designation as the "Primordial" Dimension.