How to get into Chernobyl

At the end of April 1986, a catastrophe occurred at the Chernobyl NPP - the reactor exploded. As a result of radiation infection, the inhabitants were evacuated. For many years, this place was called - the alienation zone. Forbidden to enter here because of the danger of infection of people with radiation disease. After time, tourists actively started visiting an empty city. Many are interested to know how the tragedy occurred, to see with their own eyes the places that remained at the level of development of the late 80s last century. That's just not everyone knows how to enter here.

Chernobyl is under control Security services of Ukraine. It is possible to get a pass only by priority, and it is necessary to apply it to 10 days before visiting the territory. Rules of visiting Installed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Here you can download - The procedure for visiting the Chernobyl zone.

The easiest option to get to the exclusion zone is to buy a tourist. Only, as it was written above, contact travel agency in advance (no less than ten days) so that the operators can arrange skip. For this, you will need a passport, as when you write a passage to skip in Pripyat, you need to fill out data from your document.

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If you are from Russia, at first you will need to go to Kiev, and then to the territory of the alienation to get two to three hours or by bus or on personal transport. When you get to the county point, you will be asked to make a pass, and the following documentation will be required: passport, permission to visit the zone, tour operator's trip, dosimeter.

It is not allowed to cross the borders of the Chernobyl zone by individuals under the age of 18, persons whose health problems enter the territory in their transport. On the checkpoint you will tell you the rules that you need to follow, namely:

Clothes should cover the body, even in the summer it is necessary to dress in pants, sneakers or shoes. In shorts, skirts, slippers, sandals - the entrance is closed.
It is allowed to walk, ride only on a planned path in advance. You will be accompanied by the representative of the administration throughout the following follows.
It is impossible to collect berries, fruits, mushrooms and even more so there are. Fishing also should not. Make any unknown items are prohibited.
Do not get off the way, hold on, listen to the guide.

Here on our portal, see: Rules for the behavior of tourists in the zone of alienation.

Preferably before traveling to the closed area to eat. During movement, eat, smoke, drink liquid is not recommended. Being in buildings, be careful and careful, because they are almost in emergency condition. No one did repair work in the facilities for almost 29 years.

At the moment, the radiation background in Chernobyl exceeds the permissible dose four times. However, if you comply with all the rules and be in a danger zone no more than two days, there will be no harm to health. The most dangerous background is still near the sarcophagus. They do not drive there on the guided tours, as it is closer to it than ten kilometers, it is prohibited.