Dr. Anatoli Goverki

Who Am I?

My name is Anatoli Ivanovich Goverki. I am 52 years old, and I have spent most of my life investigating the strange, the unexplained, and the thoroughly impractical corners of experimental physics.

The Early Years (1972-1991)

I was born in Novosibirsk, Siberia, in 1972. As a young man, I studied physics at the Novosibirsk State University, where I developed an unhealthy fascination with fringe phenomena and edge cases that my professors warned would lead nowhere. They were mostly correct.

In 1994, I received my doctorate for my thesis: “Anomalous Electromagnetic Interference Patterns in Proximity to Expired Dairy Products” - a work that was described by one reviewer as “technically competent but fundamentally pointless.”

Laboratory 23-Б Years (1995-2003)

Through a combination of persistence and bureaucratic confusion, I secured a position at a remote research facility in Kazakhstan, officially designated as “Laboratory 23-Б for Special Physical Investigations.” This was during the post-Soviet transition period, when many research institutions operated in a state of organizational ambiguity.

Our work included:

  • Measuring the electrical conductivity of various pickled vegetables
  • Investigating alleged temporal anomalies in malfunctioning Soviet-era equipment
  • Cataloging unexplained oscilloscope readings that appeared only on Thursdays
  • One memorable project involving resonant frequencies of concrete

During this period, I published 17 papers, of which 3 were actually cited (though two citations were corrections).

The Wilderness Years (2003-2015)

After the laboratory lost its funding (and, technically, its official existence in government records), I embarked on a series of increasingly obscure research positions:

  • 2003-2006: Consultant for a magnetism research project that turned out to be funded by a refrigerator magnet company
  • 2007-2009: Guest researcher at an undisclosed facility studying “anomalous phenomena” that were later attributed to faulty wiring
  • 2010-2012: Independent researcher (unemployed)
  • 2013-2015: Technical advisor for a documentary series that was never produced

Present Day (2015-Now)

I currently reside in a small apartment in Almaty, where I continue my research using equipment purchased from various online auction sites. My recent work focuses on:

  • Low-frequency oscillations in household appliances
  • Photographic documentation of unusual meter readings
  • Comprehensive analysis of measurement errors that may or may not indicate new physics

Selected Publications

  • “On the Curious Behavior of Resistor Networks Assembled on Tuesdays” (1998)
  • “Unexplained Temperature Fluctuations in Concrete: A Seven-Year Study” (2001)
  • “Statistical Analysis of Meaningless Data: A Meta-Study” (2007)
  • “Observations Nobody Asked For: Volume I” (2014)

Why This Blog?

After decades of research that others have described as “creative,” “unusual,” “misguided,” and “please stop sending us manuscripts,” I have decided to document my experiences and findings. Perhaps somewhere, someone will find value in my work. Or at least entertainment.

I also hope to connect with other researchers who have pursued unconventional paths in science. There are dozens of us. DOZENS!

About the Domain Name

A colleague suggested I use goverki.at for this website. His reasoning: it reads naturally as “Goverki, Anatoli” - the proper way to list a surname and given name. I found this clever.

As a bonus, the .at domain belongs to Austria, a historically neutral country. I have never been particularly interested in geopolitical divisions or national allegiances. My research transcends borders (mostly because no single country wants to claim responsibility for it). Austria’s tradition of neutrality seemed appropriate for someone whose work exists in the margins of mainstream science, belonging to no particular institution or ideology.

Also, the domain was available and reasonably priced. This was perhaps the most decisive factor.

Contact

For serious inquiries, collaboration proposals, or to point out errors in my methodology (I am already aware of most of them): a.goverki@protonmail.com

“If at first your experiment succeeds, you’re probably doing it wrong.” - A. Goverki