A dosimetrist planted a "victory banner" at 75 meters on the roof of Chernobyl's fourth reactor after a five-month decontamination operation.
Synopsis
A dosimetrist planted a "victory banner" at 75 meters on the roof of Chernobyl's fourth reactor after a five-month decontamination operation.
Synopsis
Valeriy Starodumov, a dosimetrist, returns to the Chernobyl nuclear station 25 years after his work on the decontamination of the roof of reactor number four. He led a team during the dangerous operation, which lasted over five months. Starodumov planted a victory banner on the roof at a height of 75 meters to signal the completion of the task. Today, Chernobyl attracts tourists, but Starodumov's memories remain tied to its past.
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Why Watch
- Meet dosimetrist Valeriy Starodumov in Chernobyl's zone.
- See the decontamination of the 4th reactor roof.
- Find out about the transformation of Chernobyl into a tourist site.
Did You Know
- Valeriy Starodumov led the decontamination operation for over five months.
- The roof coating of the 4th reactor was the most contaminated area.
- Starodumov planted the 'victory banner' at a height of 75 meters.
- Chernobyl has become a tourist object 25 years after the disaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did liquidators call the contaminated area of the Chernobyl nuclear station?
Liquidators referred to the contaminated area as 'ROOF COATING'.
How long did the decontamination operation on the roof of reactor 4 last?
The decontamination operation on the roof lasted more than five months.
What significant action did Valeriy Starodumov take during the decontamination operation?
Valeriy Starodumov planted the 'victory banner' at the level of 75 meters to signal that the roof coating had been decontaminated.
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