Is anyone still alive from Pripyat?

, and most were young men at the time. Perhaps 10 percent of them are still alive today. Thirty-one people died as a direct result of the accident, according the official Soviet death toll.

Is it safe to visit Pripyat now?

Yes. The site has been open to the public since 2011, when authorities deemed it safe to visit. While there are Covid-related restrictions in Ukraine, the Chernobyl site is open as a “cultural venue”, subject to extra safety measures.

Is Chernobyl still radioactive 2021?

Chernobyl radiation levels in 2021 are still dangerously high in Pripyat, the red forest, and the area around the reactor. Because of the nature of the evacuation, people left their homes and workplaces calmly.

Is Pripyat legal to enter?

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and the Pripyat town are closed secured areas, enclosed by several rows of barbed wire, with patrols and checkpoints. Access to the areas is allowed only to the Zone’s employees with passes, or to visitors of the Zone with a prearranged program and enclosed passes.

What is the punishment for being caught in Chernobyl?

Entering the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone without permission and through official checkpoint is prohibited. If you’re caught there illegally, you have a problem. A fine, possible court and expulsion from the zone or even from the country are some of the punishments for the attempt of an illegal entry.

How do I get to Pripyat?

To gain access to Pripyat, Chernobyl or any of the surrounding villages, you will need to enter the 30 km exclusion Zone – and to do that, you will need to arrange a day pass. The easiest way of obtaining one of these is through a tour operator, of which there are many based in Kyiv.

Why is the abandoned city of Pripyat so special?

A lot of people know this abandoned city in the Chernobyl zone. Many tourists and photographers want to get to Pripyat. The city is special because people left it 31 years ago. Why did people leave the abandoned city of Pripyat? The reason for this is the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

What happened to the Ferris Wheel of Pripyat?

The Ferris wheel has now become iconic of the abandoned city and the Chernobyl disaster. The “Tree of Nations” or “Friendship of Peoples” monument is a metallic obelisk depicting the 25 nationalities that moved to Pripyat from all around the Soviet Union. Most of the metal in Pripyat has been stolen by looters, so this has done well to survive.

Is Pripyat dangerous for health?

It was dangerous for health. The population of Pripyat was evacuated on April 27, 1986 because of the Chernobyl accident. A new satellite town of Slavutich, 50 km from the nuclear power plant, was built to accommodate the personnel of the Chernobyl NPP. Now Pripyat is in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

Where to shop and eat in Pripyat?

The Department Store on Druzby Narodiv street is a large glass fronted building where residents of Pripyat could shop. The view of the shop is now mostly obscured, but the distinctive lettering on the roof can be glimpsed through gaps between the trees. The amusement park is located centrally in the city, just behind the Palace of Culture.