Pripyat:Chernobyl Exclusion Zone pt. II
Built in 1970 to accommodate the workers of the Chernobyl power plant and their families, Pripyat was the largest inhabited place within the exclusion zone with approximately 50 thousand people. The average age of its population was between 24 and 34 years old and the city had several schools, sport-halls, hospitals, a hotel and even a supermarket, yacht club and a coffee place by the lake, which in Soviet standards was considered a luxury. This, amongst other things, served as a magnet to the brilliant young minds. The city itself was considered by many as an example and prime-model of a well-functioning soviet city. The government at the time even held tours for foreigners so they could see and experience how perfect the Union was.
The nuclear disaster took place 1:26AM, Saturday 26th of April 1986. On the following morning and day life went on as usual. People sunbathing, children playing at playgrounds. Just a regular and warm Saturday of spring, besides the smoke coming out of the power plant, which was noticed by some. The government took more than 48 hours after the disaster to start evacuating Pripyat. Almost a thousand buses were used and people could only carry with them belongings enough for 3 days, since they were told that they could come back later. That obviously never happened.
Read MoreThe nuclear disaster took place 1:26AM, Saturday 26th of April 1986. On the following morning and day life went on as usual. People sunbathing, children playing at playgrounds. Just a regular and warm Saturday of spring, besides the smoke coming out of the power plant, which was noticed by some. The government took more than 48 hours after the disaster to start evacuating Pripyat. Almost a thousand buses were used and people could only carry with them belongings enough for 3 days, since they were told that they could come back later. That obviously never happened.
Sinking boat
Sinking boat at the yacht club - City of Pripyat - Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
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