The Mysterious Wall

A strange phenomenon pierces the taiga as a dome-shaped wall appears from a foggy blanket, about two kilometers in diameter. It vanishes and reappears with a periodic rhythm, drawing scientists and curious observers. The aura around the wall hints at a powerful electrostatic charge that affects nearby air and instruments.

The research station beneath the Wall becomes the center of intense activity as scientists begin documenting the phenomenon. The Wall causes vivid visions from the past for those who view it, offering mini-reconstructions of former lives. Nearby radar equipment frequently burns out, underscoring the Wall's disruptive energy.

Lomov has been stationed at the site for the third month, convinced the Wall is an envoy from another civilization. He pursues contact by transmitting pictures to the Wall using a military locator borrowed for the purpose. While he records responses, others grow skeptical about his optimism.

Authorities send Lomov's friend Andrey to replace him, accompanied by Lomov's fiancée Lena and senior sergeant Valya. The small party travels to the taiga and starts duty under the Wall, sharing in the debates about its nature. They begin new experiments with the locator and the events around it.

The team fixes the locator and conducts repeated tests to observe how the Wall reacts to different stimuli. Based on the results, they converge on a bold hypothesis that Martians may be studying Earth through these visitors and their past-life visions. Tension grows as equipment strains under the Wall's influence and theories clash.

During a powerful mirage, Lena receives a clue that direct contact might be possible by entering the Wall. She attempts to act on the clue, but the Wall closes before she can reach it. The moment is witnessed by the others, creating a mix of awe and danger.

With Lena unable to cross, the expedition settles into an unresolved state of discovery. The Wall continues to reveal visions for observers, yet concrete contact remains out of reach. The group debates whether the phenomena are genuine signals of intelligence or mere physiological effects.

After the mission, the expedition returns to Moscow with a formal report outlining observations and lingering questions. Journalists and scientists crowd a press room, pressing the team for explanations about the Wall's nature. The atmosphere is tense as the mystery remains unsolved.

At the press conference, scientists face intense scrutiny about whether the Wall is alien, intelligent, or simply a natural phenomenon. They present what they observed and acknowledge the conclusions are preliminary. The event sows a broader public and scientific debate about the Wall's meaning and purpose.

Following the conference, Soviet officials begin planning a new, large-scale expedition to study the Wall in depth. They assemble a broad team of specialists and prepare more advanced instruments and logistics. The Wall's mysteries continue to captivate researchers while caution stays at the forefront.

The film closes with lingering questions about the Wall's nature and purpose, suggesting that contact remains possible but elusive. Researchers stay committed to future exploration, balancing curiosity with healthy skepticism. The cycle of observation, interpretation, and anticipation continues.