At 1:23am on 26th April 1986 around 100km north of Kiev, the number 4 reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded sending a cloud of radioactive particles into the environment. Only a single individual was killed from the initial explosion but with time, it's supposed close to half a million persons have perished because of the causes of fallout immediately following the disaster.
The storyline of that sad day is portrayed at the Chernobyl Museum in Kiev which didn't just have an effect on people in Ukraine but additionally Belarus, areas of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. Along with detailing the cause of the explosion and its horrible implications, the Chernobyl museum also offers quite a few personal items from individuals who worked at the plant in addition to pilots and firemen who assisted contain the radiation and seal the reactor. You will find photos of the power plant and also the individuals involved in the containment and clean up operation.
The museum could be a bit tricky to find. The best way would be to take the metro (blue line) to Kontraktova Ploshchad and its a few blocks away. The address is 1 Kharyvyj Pereulok and this road runs between Khoryva Street and Spaska Street. To the left of the entrance is a commemorative statue and to the right are some rescue vehicles. Entrance to the museum was 2UAH and the hire of the audio commentary was an additional 5UAH. Languages available were English and German.
The visit around the museum needs around 1 hour and it is worth a tour regardless if you are arranging a tour out to Chernobyl or not. Having a street map of Kiev and a little preparation, a visit to the museum can quite simply be a part of a day's sightseeing about the metropolis.
If you want to take an excursion to Chernobyl, there are plenty of local companies who can arrange tours but these must be booked in advance.
The storyline of that sad day is portrayed at the Chernobyl Museum in Kiev which didn't just have an effect on people in Ukraine but additionally Belarus, areas of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. Along with detailing the cause of the explosion and its horrible implications, the Chernobyl museum also offers quite a few personal items from individuals who worked at the plant in addition to pilots and firemen who assisted contain the radiation and seal the reactor. You will find photos of the power plant and also the individuals involved in the containment and clean up operation.
The museum could be a bit tricky to find. The best way would be to take the metro (blue line) to Kontraktova Ploshchad and its a few blocks away. The address is 1 Kharyvyj Pereulok and this road runs between Khoryva Street and Spaska Street. To the left of the entrance is a commemorative statue and to the right are some rescue vehicles. Entrance to the museum was 2UAH and the hire of the audio commentary was an additional 5UAH. Languages available were English and German.
The visit around the museum needs around 1 hour and it is worth a tour regardless if you are arranging a tour out to Chernobyl or not. Having a street map of Kiev and a little preparation, a visit to the museum can quite simply be a part of a day's sightseeing about the metropolis.
If you want to take an excursion to Chernobyl, there are plenty of local companies who can arrange tours but these must be booked in advance.
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The city of Kiev was fortunate to miss the fallout from the Chernobyl tragedy and in 2012 it will be the venue for the European Championships final.
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