Maps of Chernobyl. Chernobyl nuclear power plant on the map

A unique complete map of the entire Chernobyl exclusion zone. Card size 113x80 cm, scale 1:100 000 (“kilometrovka”), made on the basis of declassified Soviet military maps. Being made on thick paper, the map has a detailed topographical basis and displays the current state of all the zones that make up the Chernobyl zone.

The map is double-sided and has two languages ​​- Ukrainian (original) and English (transliteration of names from the original KMU2010), available in both wall-mounted and folding versions.

The first limited edition, produced at the Kyiv Military Cartographic Factory. Each copy has its own serial number and a special field to indicate the owner of the copy.

Certificate of the State Intellectual Property Service No. 63103 .

How to buy?

You can buy a card while traveling, or order by mail by contacting the sales department by email
The cost of sending a card within Ukraine is 3 USD ( , , ), shipping to other countries costs 8 USD ( , , ).

Map legend and landmarks

Map of the Chernobyl zone contains special designations of objects adopted in Soviet cartography, the decoding of which is given below:

br.	ford (across a river, swamp)	pump. Art.	pumping station
vdkch.	water pump	PTF	commercial poultry farm
water	water tower	pischan.	Ukrainian: pіshchany kar"er; Russian: sand quarry
klg. dv.	Ukrainian: kolgospny dvir; Russian: collective farm yard	sar.	barn, barn
MTM	machine and tractor workshop	STF	pig farm
MTF	dairy farm	ur.	tract

Also, on map of the Chernobyl zone are indicated by icons attractions. Their list:

1.camp of the 25th chemical protection brigade (accident response memo)

2.stele “Chernobyl region”

3.entry into the Zone (Checkpoint “Dityatki”)

4. equipment cemetery "(PUSO) Rassokha"

5.pioneer camp(?) "Fabulous"

6. highway to Cape Verde (liquidation memo)

7.bypass road around Chernobyl (liquidation memo)

8.St. Elias Orthodox Church (188_);

9.g. Chernobyl: the Wormwood Star memorial, Zone Administration (place of work of the Government Commission for Elimination of the Consequences of the Accident and the Operational Group of the USSR Ministry of Defense, before the accident - Chernobyl District Executive Committee and District Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine), House of Culture (place of the trial of those accused in the accident), post office, Jewish a cemetery with a mass grave of Holocaust victims, a former synagogue, the burial place of the Hasidic tzaddik Rabbi Menachem Nachum Tverskoy, the founder of the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty.

10. Monument to the Heroes of the liquidation of the Chernobyl accident "To those who saved the world"; fire department of the city of Chernobyl.

11. Cemetery of river ships, bay of the river. Pripyat

12. Exhibition of equipment and robots that participated in the liquidation of the accident

13. Checkpoint "Lelev" 10-kilometer zone

14. “Chernobyl-2” – a reminder of technology and the “Cold War”: antennas of the “Duga-1” complex for detecting intercontinental ballistic missile launches, military camp

15. “Circle” - auxiliary radar complex for “Dugi” antennas

16. Ruins of the S-75 Volkhov anti-aircraft missile system, which defended Duga and the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

17. Kopachi, buried village

18. Chistogalovka, buried village

19. concrete transfer site for the construction of the Sarcophagus (object “Shelter”)

20. 5th and 6th power units of the Chernobyl NPP (unfinished)

21. Field base of the department of radioecology and radiobiology of animals

22. Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant) – a complex of objects: “Sarcophagus” above the exploded 4th power unit, “Arch” (new safe confinement” above the “Sarcophagus”), power units 1, 2, 3, turbine (machine) hall building, memorial to fallen nuclear power plant workers and firefighters, administrative building, canal with catfish

23. Open switchgear (OSD) 750 kV. Intended to supply power from units 3 and 4 to the power system Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

24. “Red Forest” (pine forest that died from radiation; uprooted)

25. stele “Pripyat 1970”

26. collapsing city of Pripyat: fire department, city hospital, first place of work of the Government Commission, Polissya Hotel, Energetik Palace of Culture, Ferris wheel, river station

27. cargo port, located on the river. Pripyat, port cranes

28. half-sunken steam tug "Tallinn"

29. An ancient wooden Orthodox church in the village. Krasne

30. Cape Verde - a rotational camp for workers of the Chernobyl zone for the period of liquidation of the consequences of the accident.

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Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Winding lines, rounded relief peninsulas in a vast red spot... This is exactly what the exclusion zone and the Chernobyl nuclear power plant look like on the map today. Going back several decades, you can become an unwitting witness to the tragic events that captured not a single kilometer of fertile lands in their destructive whirlwind. It was the 1986 tragedy at the nuclear power plant that was responsible for the fact that the Chernobyl NPP map is today considered as a territory contaminated with radiation.

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on Google map

On the wide and deep Pripyat River, flowing into the cool waters of the Dnieper, rises the energy treasury of the USSR. We are talking about the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The Chernobyl nuclear power plant began its history in 1970, with the start of construction. The authorities planned to turn this station into a great power that could put the USSR in first place in this industry among other states. Therefore, enormous efforts and labor reserves were expended to implement the project. For the station workers they even built a modern city of a European standard, by those standards. For many, this city has become their home.

The city where the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is located

However, the map of the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which soon appeared in the Soviet Union, can only indicate that not everything in the state was perfect. Young Pripyat, a strong nuclear city, like many other settlements, fell into the territorial outlines of the map of the Chernobyl exclusion zone. After all, the design and layout of the station did not live up to expectations. And a modern reactor of a new type became a death sentence for Ukraine and its neighboring states.

Exclusion zone on the Yandex map

Map of contamination of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Not a single century of human existence on Earth has been without mistakes, which, unfortunately, are not always possible to correct. Every now and then, taking the wrong steps, a person imperceptibly replenishes the treasury of his failures. When there is absolutely no space left, the irreparable happens - something that sobers you up again, makes you stop and look back.

This phrase terrifies and at the same time arouses interest among millions of people around the world. Exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Movies, games and books on this topic are becoming hits. But not everyone knows where the boundaries of the zone lie. Let's try to figure it out and find out how things are now in the infected areas.

History of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

For a whole year, the designers were looking for a place for construction. Finally, near and not far from the Yanov station, unproductive lands were discovered. In 1970, V.P. was appointed director of the nuclear power plant. Bryukhanov and preparations for construction begin. A total of 4 power units are planned to be put into operation. While the construction of the station is underway, all the people involved in the project live in the nearby villages. At this time, the construction of a new city three kilometers from the station is in full swing.

Pripyat

The beautiful picturesque place promised to become a new home for 50 thousand people. The architects tried to turn a simple working-class town into a real resort. Many trees and green bushes surrounded multi-story buildings and recreation areas. A large park in the city center promised to become the most popular place and attract young children with fun attractions. To provide work for all residents, a huge Jupiter plant was built. People could always find a place in various enterprises.

The young city quickly became overgrown with shops and entertainment venues. The Prometheus cinema was open every day, and residents could go see a new film at any time. The Energetik cultural center was built for versatile and talented individuals. Amateur activities were encouraged and the club constantly ran clubs for children and adults. Its own palace of arts invited all art connoisseurs to visit the exhibition halls. Construction of the Palace of Pioneers and a new large cinema were in full swing. These buildings were not put into operation before the beautiful city became an exclusion zone for the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Sports city

The population of Pripyat consisted mainly of young people. The average age is 26 years. A lot of attention was paid to sports at that time. In this regard, a huge stadium was built where football matches were held. On weekends, the stands were filled with residents and guests. There were several football teams in the city - youth and adult teams competed in the art of ball control. Later another stadium was built. There were three swimming pools for water sports enthusiasts. It is worth noting that in such a relatively small city there were as many as 10 gyms. Young people had a large choice and many opportunities to spend their free time usefully.

All the best for children

Much attention was paid to the little residents of Pripyat. 15 kindergartens, designed taking into account all possible requirements, opened their doors to 4980 children every day. Preschool institutions were provided with everything necessary and were maintained at the highest level. There were only five high schools, but this was enough for the young city. Each school had its own swimming pool and gym. 35 playgrounds were built for entertainment. Each district had a colorful town where children came to play and socialize with their peers.

The end of a fairy tale

On a warm April night in 1986, an explosion occurred. The residents did not pay attention to the slight vibrations in the ground and continued to sleep peacefully. At this time, a real apocalypse occurred at the station, which led to the formation of the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The fourth reactor exploded after unsuccessful tests and was now actively releasing radioactive substances into the atmosphere. One worker died on the spot. The rest did not understand the danger and looked for comrades in the uranium hell. The fire brigade arrived within minutes, but after assessing the scale of the disaster, they were forced to admit that they were unable to cope with such a mission. They were able to prevent the fire from reaching the third block and prevented an even greater scale of the disaster. Reports of the tragedy flew to Moscow. All that remained was to wait for the decision of senior management.

Big deception

In the morning, rumors about a fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant spread throughout the city. The townspeople did not attach much importance to this event. Nobody knew that the fourth reactor exploded at night. People walked calmly around the city and enjoyed the warm April rays of the sun. Children fussed in sandboxes and roadside dust. And at this time, radioactive substances penetrated their bodies in order to later remind themselves of various diseases. The appearance of soldiers and equipment in the city also did not cause a violent reaction. An announcement came up in passing that you should close all the windows and take iodine. There was no fear. People did not know about the treachery and the invisible enemy, they were not afraid. On the first day after the accident, there was still no talk about the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Evacuation

After 36 hours, residents heard a message from the announcer. The entire city was subject to temporary evacuation. The population should have taken documents and the most necessary things. There was no panic, and people calmly boarded the buses, fully confident that they would soon return home. Having turned off the gas and water, they took a minimum of luggage and set off on a long journey. At this time, they were already driving around the city and washing off radioactive dust from the roads. No one was allowed to leave in personal transport or take pets with them. The area of ​​the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant covered not only Pripyat, but also several dozen villages. Residents were preparing to plant crops when the order came to evacuate.

Stripping

As soon as the last bus disappeared from sight, a massive cleanup began in the city. The police and military began to shoot the animals, going around all the houses along the way. They quickly found people who refused to leave their apartment and forcibly took them out of the city. There was a lot of work ahead. While robots and people in overalls cleared the roof of the reactor, responsible workers cleared the apartments. Refrigerators, sofas, televisions and washing machines were flying from the windows. What people bought for a lot of money now had to be buried. Huge pits were filled with household appliances and furniture. Cars and motorcycles were buried in a special place. If you now look at the photo of the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, you can see colossal parks of abandoned military equipment. At the moment, all this stuff has been stolen and taken away, but at one time it was an impressive picture.

Borders of the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

In the first days, clear boundaries were established - 30 km around the station. The nearby forest turned red in a matter of days, and the military had to bury not only human property, but also trees. It looked pretty wild, but it was a necessary measure. The villagers had to endure the worst. Their houses were demolished and also buried in the ground. Never before has humanity seen such terrible pictures. Many photos of the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have forever preserved these incredible events. After some time, the people realized that they had been cruelly deceived and would never be allowed to return to their homes. Some tried to break through the checkpoints, but law enforcement officers kept a watchful eye on the situation. Now it is no longer a secret that the most valuable things and equipment were taken out of Pripyat and sold by valiant policemen and their assistants. Somewhere in apartments there are still objects standing and contaminating their new owners with radiation.

Video footage and photographs of the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant at that time confirm the fact of looting on an unprecedented scale. While some heroes, at the cost of their health, threw graphite from the roof of the reactor, others threw other people's goods into cars and took them to sell. Both received certificates, gratitude and honors.

Animals in the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant felt like real wild animals. They quickly became unaccustomed to people and went into the forest. Wild and free, they no longer allowed humans to approach them. Now wild cats roam the forests of Pripyat, and their population is increasing every year. Boars, hares, foxes and other animals underwent mutations, but survived the most terrible first years. Of course, their meat cannot be eaten, since they receive doses of radiation every day.

Secret objects in the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

There is only one object in the contaminated area, which is still carefully guarded. It no longer represents any secrecy and is guarded for only one reason - there are too many people who want to dismantle the structure and sell the metal. ZGRLS at one time cost the Soviet Union 7 billion rubles and promised to serve faithfully for many decades. Thanks to this huge structure, the military could monitor the launch of missiles not only over Europe, but also over America. Its construction near the nuclear power plant was explained by the high consumption of electricity. The Chernobyl nuclear power plant itself cost the country twice as much as its neighbor, the reconnaissance plant. At the moment the building is rusting and standing idle.

Affected parties

Belarus took over most of the radioactive elements. The closest neighbor, which was located only 11 km from the nuclear power plant. Wind and precipitation in the first days after the accident created the Belarusian exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Photos from those years show how global the disaster was. 6.7 thousand sq. km. was recognized as a contaminated area and was subject to evacuation and resettlement. At the moment, 92 settlements belong to this group. Every year this figure is decreasing, but it is too early to talk about big changes.

Among the affected countries is Russia. In the Bryansk region, 4 villages were evacuated and 186 residents found refuge in other villages and cities. There are no other exclusion zones in Russia from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Several areas have been declared contaminated, but significant excesses of radiation standards are not currently observed.

Motherland

In recent years, more and more people have begun to return to their homes. Despite the fact that radiation levels are still high and living in the Chernobyl zone is life-threatening, people move into houses and live normal lives. Self-settlers, as they are called, start a farm and are not afraid to grow crops. Journalists with dosimeters regularly visit local residents. But the harsh Ukrainian villagers are not afraid of the crackling sound of the meter. They feel good and believe that their native land will never kill them. For guests, they are always ready to open a jar of pickled mushrooms or cucumbers from their own garden. But they are not offended if visitors refuse treats. They understand someone else's fear.

Most of those who returned are old people who once lived here and could not survive parting with their home. From the younger generation you can only meet people without a fixed place of residence and criminals released from prison. The villages in which they settle are included in the list of exclusion zones of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. But no one has been trying to evict them for a long time. They will still return and stubbornly stand for their houses and plots.

Games with death

After the release of the computer game S.T.A.L.K.E.R, many people appeared who wanted to visit the exclusion zone. Basically, these are young people and those who like to tickle their nerves. They make their way through the borders in a roundabout way and go for a walk through the houses and businesses of Pripyat. Often, they do not have any means of protection against radiation. There are still a lot of “dirty” spots in the city and its surroundings, and getting into them can seriously deteriorate your health. There are daredevils who climb the ZGRLS and observe the local beauty from there. Any awkward movement and it will be impossible to save such extreme sports enthusiasts. But this does not stop researchers. Even a fine does not deter desperate stalkers. It will be many more years before the exclusion zone becomes safe for people. But, most likely, no one will ever live there...

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Chernobyl nuclear power plant after the 1986 accident

Chernobyl occupies a small area of ​​territory on the map, but its area is about 250 square kilometers. In addition, this city is considered the oldest in the entire exclusion zone, because it was founded back in 1193.

From its very beginnings, the Chernobyl region recorded its history, meeting both the Principality of Lithuania and the Russian Empire, as well as the Kingdom of Poland. Despite the fact that Chernobyl, one way or another, was under someone’s influence, it lived its own life, uniting many nationalities and religions. Therefore, one cannot fail to mention the interculturality of the city here.

Illegal trail to the exclusion zone

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 made significant adjustments to the usual life of the city. In addition to the fact that people were evacuated, Chernobyl received a special mark on the map of Ukraine, as well as the entire USSR. Now this place is designated as a contaminated area with severe radioactive contamination.

According to research data, the exclusion zone in 1986 was the most dangerous and dirty. Speaking of 2018, radiation has significantly dropped, but this territory does not become safe enough to live there. The half-lives of cesium and strontium had already ended by 2018. But plutonium is firmly entrenched in the Chernobyl soil, which will not leave the earth for more than six thousand years.

Radiation pollution map

The map of the Chernobyl exclusion zone extends over thirty kilometers. Scientists who have spent years studying this area believe that the ten-kilometer zone remains the most radioactive, but the rest is slowly being rehabilitated.