What are Aleksey Ananenko, Valery Bespalov and Boris Baranov known for?
They got to the isolation valves and opened them so there wouldn't be a radioactive explosion
Who is Anatoly Dyatlov?
He directly supervised an experiment in Unit 4 during which the reactor overheated
What is the name of the area around Chernobyl? (because of the dead trees)
redwood forest
Who is Boris Shcherbina?
He chaired the government's accident response commission, and led it the entire time he was in office
For how long will the area around Chernobyl not be safe for human habitation?
For 20,000 years.
What was the cause of the incident?
A failed safety test
Can you visit 'Chernobyl'?
Yes, but you have to ask permission to the government.
What time was the explosion at the power unit?
At 1:24 a.m. Moscow time
True or False? Some citizens did not want to leave the area. They are still 'in the Zone'.
True
Who are the ‘angels of Chernobyl’?
The pilots who shut down the reactor
Who is Valery Legasov?
He was one of the first to arrive at the accident site and was there, intermittently, for a long time - about 60 days in total
How long can you live if you get an overdose of radiation (like the firefighters)?
(3 days) up to 3 weeks
True or False? The scientist who investigated the disaster was found dead in his apartment.
True
In which year did the disaster occur?
1986
Some kids, who were born after the disaster, were ...
deformed