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Pripyat

Pripyat had a population of almost 50,000 and was a model city full of the brightest of the Soviet Union. That’s until 27 April 1986 when it was evacuated in 3 hours; though that wasn’t until 36 hours after Reactor 4 had blown up.
Chernobyl for New Year darling?

February 7th 2019
First question: Is it safe to visit? Well it must be or you wouldn’t be able to. Just don’t lick anything. Second question: Should you visit? That’s not as easy to answer. Should you visit as in is it straightforward and is it interesting? Yes and yes. Should you visit as in is it the right thing to do considering the millions adversely affected, is it morally right? I don’t really know, ... read more
Europe » Ukraine » Kiev » Chernobyl

Ukrainian Flag Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more
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