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Ukraine is the former republic of the USSR, which gained independence in 1991 For citizens of most countries of the world a visa is not required to visit Ukraine for tourist purposes, but it is better to find out about this on the website of the embassy or consulate of Ukraine in your country.
Despite the armed conflict in the east, the capital of the country Kyiv and Chernobyl zone are no more dangerous than other European cities (the front line is 800 kilometers from the capital).
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, which is home to about three million inhabitants. The city was founded more than 1,500 years ago and therefore guests of the city will not have to get bored there. One can get to Kyiv by plane (there are two airports in the city), by rail or by road (about 550 kilometers from the border with the European Union).
On a private tour, the car will pick up a traveler at the hotel, where he stays or another place convenient for him in Kyiv. A group tour begins in the central part of Kyiv (informed separately). As a rule, a tour starts at 8 a.m.
The distance between Kyiv and the Chernobyl exclusion zone is about 110 kilometers. Entrance to the zone is through Dityatki checkpoint. At the entrance, the police check passports, and in the warm season, a dress code. When leaving from the zone, radiation control of people and vehicles is carried out.
Zalissya village was founded more than 600 years ago and was home to 3,000 people. Residents of the village were evacuated a week after the Chernobyl explosion. We usually explore the village for half an hour. The main attractions: a shop, a cultural center, wooden houses, a monument to the villagers who died during the 2nd World War and like.
Before the explosion in 1986, Chernobyl was the administrative center of the Chernobyl region and was home to 12 thousand inhabitants. Chernobyl was founded in 1193 The city is 18 kilometers from a nuclear power plant. The main attractions: the alley of abandoned communities, the church of St. Elijah, the river port, an exhibition of authentic vehicles that cleaned the roofs of the Chernobyl NPP buildings from radioactive debris and so on. During the many-day visits, tourists stay overnight in Chernobyl.
The super-secret over-the-horizon radar Duga (also known as the Russian Woodpecker and the Moscow Eye) served for early detection of ballistic missile launches from the United States. The huge antenna with a height of 150 meters and a length of 750 meters is still stunning with its size and technical excellence.
In the military town of Chernobyl-2, in which there is an abandoned antenna, about 1,000 military men and members of their families lived.
The village was in close proximity to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and was heavily contaminated by radiation. Most of the houses in the village w The village was in close proximity to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and was heavily contaminated by radiation. Most of the houses in the village were made of wood, a material that could not be deactivated due to its porous structure. Therefore, the houses were buried underground where they stood. But not all houses were wooden in the village of Kopachi. During the stop, tourists explore a kindergarten, the building of which was made of brick and which was deactivated.
ere made of wood, a material that could not be deactivated due to its porous structure. Therefore, the houses were buried underground where they stood. But not all houses were wooden in the village of Kopachi. During the stop, tourists explore a kindergarten, the building of which was made of brick and which was deactivated.
The Chernobyl nuclear power station was one of the most powerful ones in the Soviet Union. In April 1986, an explosion occurred at reactor number 4, as a result of which vast territories were contaminated with radiation. It was powerful blow on the economics of the Soviet Union, which led to the collapse of the country. During the study of the station, you will approach the fourth power unit at a distance of 250 meters and find out many interesting historical facts about the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
On the way between the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the city of Pripyat there is the Red Forest, in which so much radioactive fallout landed, that the leaves and needles on the trees turned red. We will also drive along the Bridge of Death, which on the night of the disaster gathered a lot of people who were attracted by a beautiful, but very dangerous sight - a fire at the fourth power unit. None of the authorities warned the residents of Pripyat about the mortal danger of being on that bridge.
The city of Pripyat was built for workers of ChNPP and was home for 50,000 inhabitants before the evacuation. All of them were evacuated from the city the day after the explosion. The abandoned city of Pripyat is a living photography of thirty-three years old. You will see there the central square, river port, hospital number 26, one of the schools, community center "Energetic" a stadium, an amusement park with the Ferris wheel and bumping cars and much more.
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Chernobyl is a worldwide known exclusion zone which is located in Ukraine. After a disaster in a Nuclear Power Plant, the whole population was evacuated in 1986. Since then, former citizens were not allowed to return to their homes. Only short-term visits are allowed to Chernobyl, so its landscapes have changed forever. But tourists can visit Chernobyl. Chernobyl was a developed city back then, but right now mother nature is a true ruler in this area. Nature had expanded through the whole zone and now it is well-known for its amazing landscapes. It’s completely safe to visit the city since throughout the day people receive a similar dose of radiation which they receive during a flight on a plane. You can book a tour to Chernobyl to explore a unique open-air museum. What will you exploreWe are offering you trips to Pripyat and the possibility to find out how people have been living in the USSR. We offer you the following:
If you book a Chernobyl tour, you’ll have a chance to see a once abandoned place. As it was mentioned, in 1986 the whole population was evacuated. It means that it is still preserved in the same shape as it was in 1986. Hunting or fishing are prohibited here, so you’ll have a chance to see the flourishing of wildlife in the city, which once was ruled and occupied by people. Visitors even have a chance to see wild animals, such as Przewalski's horse - species which once extinct in wildlife. It’s an exceptional place which can offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
*Do not forget your passport, the number of which you specified earlier in application form. It is very essential because of mandatory passport control on checkpoint at entrance to Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
*In the ten-kilometer exclusion zone, in which we spend most of the time, there is not a single store. Therefore, take with you enough drinking water and some snacks, if you refuse lunch or you like to eat during your way.
*The dress code is very important! If you plan your visit to the exclusion zone for a hot season, do not forget to take a shirt with long sleeves. Staying in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in sleeveless shirts (T-shirts also), shorts and in open footware is prohibited!
Chernobyl from Kyiv
Individual and group tours to Chernobyl and Pripyat
