In the book’s epilogue, Brown visits a forest in the Ukraine where people pick blueberries for export, with each batch being tested for radiation. There was a big emphasis as the crisis unfolded on "preventing a panic" among the Ukrainian and Soviet citizens as well as keeping information from disseminating, to Soviet citizens or the Western nations. I expect the inaccuracies to accumulate as the show goes on. So we adopted it. The following is a complete guide to visiting Chernobyl. I was eight years old. If you would have told me the writer of Scary Movie 3 was going to make the best miniseries of the year, I’d say you’re an idiot. The show is trying to communicate the danger and reality to the layperson who honestly has little idea what a gamma rays / high energy neutrons / black body radiation is. they claim that the radioactive lava hitting the water would cause a megaton-scale explosion. I strongly recommend the book Midnight in Chernobyl, which the producer mentions in his podcast series accompanying the show. by Luis Del Valle r/chernobyl: A subreddit to discuss and research Chernobyl Disaster that happened on the night of April 26, 1986. I'm pretty sure we're supposed to believe that these were the people on the bridge. Press J to jump to the feed. I know it's a TV representation but, Christ, what man can do when he has to. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the AskHistorians community. EDIT: Also in the second episode they claim that the radioactive lava hitting the water would cause a megaton-scale explosion. Legasov always answering the exact actual figure from the top of his head, when at that point in time the wildest estimates were furiously debated in a complete mayhem, totally suspends my belief. I don't know her name, but the lady from the Belyarussian Nuclear Institute (or whatever it was) isn't real, she's a composite of several scientists. It's also not certain if they actually looked directly into the core. Like I said, I think there's a bit of fear-mongering underlining this show. So, the show does have a lot of inaccuracies, most of which are done to enhance the show. I'm like, hey, Jared, that's hindsight. The problem, if you can call it that, is that Chernobyl is simply too good at its job. But I understand the Producer was sincerely trying to be accurate, and he's done overall a pretty good job. Karpan claims that there was a second fire that started at the end of April 26th, and which wasn't extinguished. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. And then went on to live, indeed, in Slavutych. Additionally, the USSR's power structure made it so no one was really willing to take responsibility for things, so for most people they felt safer just waiting until someone higher up came. All three died extremely quickly. Now, since we're nitpicking... Perhaps not the worst offense, but poking a hole in what you wrote is really not easy. I respectfully have to disagree with the first paragraph of your assessment. As /u/MaverickTopGun said, the idea of getting horrific burns that cause your flesh to fall apart in mere minutes is heavily inaccurate (though the 'nuclear tan' was real, though I'm not sure if it actually appeared in mere seconds of exposure). There are liberties, certainly, like characters combined into composites or excluded for pacing, but out of the first two episodes I have been extremely impressed by the accuracy when compared to sources I have read over many years on the disaster. There's lots of little things but I actually applauded the show for its emphasis on it being a human caused disaster. I can't go through all of it but I think the show's point is to emphasize 1) people's reactions to what appeared to be a life ending disaster on an unforeseen scale and 2) the inherent shortcomings of the Soviet power structure and how it affected decision making. The thick black clouds, for example, serve to illustrate the dangerous waste in the air, because otherwise we wouldn't be able to see it, and the show would lose tension. Absolutely 100% laughably fucking wrong. They were sent by their superiors to manually lower control rods that by that time were destroyed, though Anatoly Dyatlov (deputy chief engineer) refused to believe or acknowledge the reactor had exploded. Photograph: Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images. The black smoke was caused by the roof fires which were extinguished on basically the first night. Continue this thread level 2 Like you say, his intent was to portray this as a disaster that helped bring about the downfall of the Soviet Union and show how these governments collapse in on their own alleged infallibility. One of the things I also liked about it was everyday normal people doing incredibly heroic things to try and “fix” it. If you’re over 30, you’ve heard of the famous soviet disaster of Chernobyl. In the second episode they show a helicopter crashing into the crane while dumping boron silicate into the reactor fire. If you look at the known death and injury toll of Chernobyl, it actually is a surprisingly small list compared to what a lot of people likely expect. Chernobyl wasn't belching out clouds of thick black smoke. I remember Chernobyl being on television. But it was placed there for dramatic effect. In the epilogue to this week's episode they did exactly that. "If these things worked, you'd be using them.". Later responders were more prepared/less endangered and had a lower fatality rate. Also, the character of Ulana Khomyuk played by Emily Watson is a fictitious addition. Pics of Chernobyl Today. I expect that a lot of this is done to make the accident look more horrific than it actually was. "The Chernobyl catastrophe is depicted in a very powerful way, as a global catastrophe that absorbed huge numbers of people. Nobody in Pripyat itself, that we know of, died from the fallout of the reactor fire. I forgot about this one. 28 people died as … Though there are some puppies — oh god, I can’t talk about it! All three died within a very short time after the initial disaster in the hospital. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Yuvchenko survived, and his injuries (except for the instant bleeding and collapse shortly thereafter) were largely accurate. But there was no bridge of death. I remember being taught, when I visited Pripyat in 2000, that folks did walk to the bridge to watch the plant, which they got their living from, burning. Several of the first wave of firefighters died from radiation exposure, again shortly after their first exposure (days/week). It's already one of the best of all time. Man I felt like I got radiation poisoning from just watching that shit. Petr Tolstiakov was a fisherman near the reactor that morning, fishing in the warm water coolant runoff from the plant. Additionally, there was only one firefighter who looked straight into the reactor, the first confirmation of the reactor bursting for anyone making decisions wasn't until they flew a helicopter over it early the next day. In the second episode, a helicopter is depicted as crashing over the reactor as the first firefighting airdrop commences. Looking to watch Chernobyl? Him walking up to high-ranking party members, buck ass naked and dick swinging in the breeze, was fucking awesome. It really is incredible that the Russians / Soviets raised up their people from serfdom in the 1860's to a world power with nuclear energy, cars, and rockets in the 1960's. The giant laser beam into the sky is also based on first hand accounts, including the "almost died holding the door open" guy, who says he became transfixed by its beauty and would have died if not for someone pulling him away. It was less being unaware and more being suppressed by their superiors into towing the party line that "nothing is wrong.". I feel like the Chernobyl miniseries is a perfect thing to remind people of what it's like to live under authoritarianism and what it can mean for the population of a country. I've only seen the first episode but I can tell you it had some inaccuracies. In reality, that crash happened a few months later I believe, in October. As we drove through the … To think that we came within two to three days of rendering most of the European continent uninhabitable. The idea of “fitter troops with simpler administration” came from Mr. Li Dingming, who is not in our Party. Unbelievable acting, direction, production value, cinematography, writing, pacing, staging, etc. People's flesh didn't *immediately suffer radiation burns on contact with graphite and it actually took a few hours (enough to put the roof fire out) before it was clear that people were suffering from radiation poisoning. One, it wasn't as readily obvious in the real world as it was in the show that radiation was so high at the scene. Chernoyl by Serhii Plokhy is an excellent resource for this. You can see into the molten reactor, it's mostly just glowing red-hot... because it's hot metal, that isn't combusting anything. The Chernobyl meltdown and explosion is by far the worst nuclear disaster the world has ever seen. This video was filmed on 28 April, two days after the accident. Chernoyl by Serhii Plokhy is an excellent resource for this. In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine became the site of the biggest nuclear accident in history when one of its four reactors exploded.. At the time, investigation and analysis concluded that a steam explosion was the cause, and that's been the accepted explanation ever since. Find out where Chernobyl is streaming, if Chernobyl is on Netflix, and get news and updates, on Decider. It goes over some of the MANY existential threats we face. The show doesn't tell us that everyone there died. That guy just did not have a single shit to give and wasn't about to stand on principle when the Russian government so clearly viewed he and his men as expendable. The official website for Chernobyl, the Emmy and Golden Globe winning miniseries on HBO. Parents need to know that Chernobyl is based on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which involved a nuclear explosion at a Russian power plant that caused many radiation-related deaths. The reactor wasn't "burning" fuel, so there wouldn't have been any carbon to be causing smoke like that. Well, all this is... spot on! 40.0k Members I love nuclear physics and like when programs get it right, but like you said I get what HBO was going for. I can only presume that this guy was on the bridge, and the bridge was total fiction, so the burned civilians in the hospital would also be fiction. I just get this feeling that Soviet were so used to incredible sacrifice that they would pile on top of the reactor until it was safe if the party had told them that this would fix it. If you look at the size of the reactor hall and extent of the damage it's highly unlikely they were able to actually see into it. The Red Forest took weeks to turn red as the trees died from the radiation exposure. I think it might be more gripping precisely because we know it actually happened. Chernobyl Hibakusha 1 chapters — updated Aug 20, 2016 01:13AM — 0 people liked it What you can expect when you tour Chernobyl 1 chapters — updated Jul 20, 2018 01:36AM — 0 people liked it On April 26th, 1986 about about 1:23 am, reactor #4 overheated and exploded. I'll quote based on Karpan's memories of Chernobyl: The black smoke was caused by the roof fires which were extinguished on basically the first night. “ Chernobyl,” HBO ’s gritty and horrifying retelling of the worst nuclear disaster in history, has jumped to the No. Call it a slow burn or smolder if you want, but it was still 'burning,' just not in the way we normally think with big visible flames. Named after the famous disaster in Ukraine, the Chernobyl strain is just as explosive as the nuclear incident that took place back in the 80s. Spoilers ahead for Chernobyl Episodes 1-4. Also, emotions … One, it wasn't as readily obvious in the real world as it was in the show that radiation was so high at the scene. Communism has its flaws, but man, such incredible accomplishments too. HBO’s new Chernobyl mini-series shows how good science is undermined by secrecy Insidious Soviet-era leadership is the villain in this dark five-episode drama. The hand blistering may have been exaggerated for dramatic effect, but given that the graphite was estimated to be putting out 15K-20K roentgens/hr, and the core itself was 30K roentgens/hr, it's not outrageous to think there would be fairly immediate skin damage from direct contact with such a highly radioactive source. Keep in mind these people are following directions from the same authority figures that they perceived to have caused this mess in the first place. into the reactor started on April 27th; and the emissions actually increased from April 27th, until they stopped on May 10th. It was so bad that the Party insisted on parades to celebrate International Workers day in cities that were experiencing record radiation exposure just so they could "prevent a panic.". The "bridge of death" in the first episode is total fiction. Absolutely 100% laughably fucking wrong. I realized how much I love music that focuses on these topics that interest me, and got to wondering if there's any good stuff about Chernobyl. I wish HBO had a guide like Amazon Prime does where I can see who is in-scene, the reactor workers can be hard to tell apart since they all dress the same and the lighting can make it hard to see who is who. Dude... listen to a podcast called "The End of the World with Josh Clark." Also you can see some recommended Chernobyl tours and places to stay in Kiev, Ukraine. Other workers saw the graphite that had been ejected from the exploded core. The amount of nuclear radiation required to make it happen in air over a large volume is huge, even for an exploded reactor. The Chernobyl disaster was the world’s most tragic and devastating nuclear accident to date. Someone mentioned Midnight in Chernobyl as a good book recommendation above that may be more accurate. Chernobyl is too far from Moscow to reach by helicopter, and in reality, the government commission sent there soon after the nuclear disaster took a plane to Kiev and then drove. This helicopter crash didn't happen until months after the accident (accident was in April, this crash was in October, six months later). claiming that there would be a second explosion in the megaton range, which is false. The first episode features characters that are almost entirely based on their real world counterparts. That doesn't seem to match the accounts of Alexander Yuvchenko. The reactor was releasing enormous amounts of invisible radioactive byproducts. The radionuclides were invisible and microscopic. He was, however, obviously MUCH closer to the plant than the city of Pripyat was. To be fair, I believe scary movie 3 is the best of the scary movies, but that is just one mans opinion, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. We hear the figures all right, but they're not in the picture really. The government kept Chernobyl nuclear accident of ‘86 as a secret at first. In April 1986, Reactor 4 of The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was the location of the largest man-made disaster in world history. The Portal for Public History It's ridiculous how this is more gripping than most sci-fi/horror/disaster movie. The bridge is closer to the plant than Pripyat and not as close as the ponds, but I'm sure you know that. The ruins of the Chernobyl reactor, now contained under a metal shell, are still highly radioactive and will likely remain so for up to 20,000 years. Chernobyl, HBO’s gutting five-part miniseries about the 1986 nuclear disaster, has quietly grown in popularity in the aftermath of Game Of Thrones ’ divisive final episode. The first fire drops of boron/etc. He stayed and watched the fire from the explosion and got mild radiation sickness. Not a laugh riot, Chernobyl is not a title that prepares you for good times and happy puppies. When a nuclear reactor exploded, it released an incredible amount of radiation that gravely affected the town of Pripyat. 432 comments By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. EXCLUSIVE: There’s a lot of anecdotes about what a global sensation Chernobyl has become for HBO, but like the fallout from the horrific nuclear plant eruption of … Good thing we brought our own. The "bridge of death" in the first episode is total fiction. It can help with focus and relaxation too, and will leave you radiating (not the toxic type of radiation that is). In reality it would be several orders of magnitude lower. Chernobyl Interesting Facts. It would have caused a second explosion probably no worse than the one that blew up the core in the first place, it only would be worse because the core was already breached and thus easier to throw more radioactive fuel around. It wasn't burning fuel in the sense of "stuff was on fire burning oxygen and making heat." 1. It’s a good idea and it does good to the people. Notice there's no black smoke, only some vapor. They lost everything and got displaced forever. Discover schedule information, behind the scenes exclusives, podcast information and more. Do you have a particular book you recommend on the topic for a layperson? I just can't imagine them fucking the last two episodes. Chernobyl is one of, if not, the greatest miniseries I've ever seen. Clearly does not give a fuck. The series focuses on the details of how the disaster happened, how … Additionally you probably wouldn't have been able to see it during the daytime (as you do in episode 2). "Chernobyl" Is The Best TV Show Of The Year, And Here Are 16 Reasons Why If you're still mad at HBO about "Game of Thrones," this might make you forgive and forget. I especially liked the "3.6 roentgens" thing making its way all the way to the top; this kind of stuff did happen. In "Chernobyl," starring Jared Harris and Emily Watson, the creators imagine confrontation where it was unthinkable—and, in doing so, cross the line from conjuring a … Unbelievable acting, direction, production value, cinematography, writing, pacing, staging, etc. The show doesn't tell us that everyone there died, but it's heavily implied by the 'fallout' raining on them that they're all getting intensely irradiated. I think this show gives them a fair idea of the dangers of a nuclear accident and communicates it in a way that's both understandable and entertaining. I can't find any evidence of a firefighter who directly handled the reactor moderating graphite and had his hand disintegrate. Jesus. I've only seen the first episode but I can tell you it had some inaccuracies. Please read the rules before participating, as we remove all comments which break the rules. It shows a thick ash, like snow, everyone is playing in. We followed the tunnel and reached another door, but this time it was a regular one, not the heavy bunker-type. To some of the workers, such as Valeri Perevozchenko, Aleksandr Kudryavtsev and Viktor Proskuryako, it quickly became fatally obvious that the radiation level was extremely high. I don't believe there's any record at all of anyone in Pripyat getting radiation poisoning severe enough to cause that extent of injuries. I’m waiting for the scene where Legasov suddenly wakes up and hits his head on a hanging lamp over and over again. Almost everyone else in the show is real, though I would recommend watching with subtitles, because it can be hard to pick up names. Barry has also been exceptional this year. We went through and entered a room with 4 large air pumps and some electrical equipment and controls. How to Visit Chernobyl today. All three men received fatal doses from looking at the reactor, including the deeply tanned skin, and returned to report what they had seen but were told they were wrong by Dyatlov. Overall, the show does an excellent job at presenting a mostly factual view of the situation and human response. I'm already aware of the track Ghost Town by Huns and Dr Beeker (which is fantastic, by the way, and I can't recommend it highly enough), but I've never come across anything else. Good Omens, another new novel adaptation, addresses the fear of annihilation head on: its subject is the end of days, and its heroes are an angel and … EDIT: In episode 2 they show civilians with 'melting skin' (the guy with the baby). At worst they would have had a second steam explosion on the same scale as the first one.) This world-changing explosion took place on April 26, 1986, at Chernobyl, a nuclear power plant located in Ukraine. This video was filmed on 28 April, two days after the accident. Chernobyl is not an indictment of Communism, nor is it a campaign against nuclear power. Like I said, there was no giant black cloud of radioactive smoke and debris pouring out of the site. Soviet authorities established an 'Exclusion Zone' around, but a second explosion hit the reactor in 2006, creating The Zone as we know it – dangerous place, filled with mutated creatures, deadly radiation, and a strange, anomalous energy. Not to mention people were trying to fix something that’s never happened before and keep it quiet as possible from the world. The Ukrainian authorities thought it would be a good idea to keep the biggest nuclear accident of all times a secret. This is probably the worst offense. The initial firefighters were not told they were fighting a fire in a high radiation area, but indeed they reported tasting metal and that the graphite on the ground was "hot." As long as we keep do things this way, as long as we stick on the good things for the people and … Those are 10 facts about Chernobyl I learn on that tour. The show does have some minor inaccuracies (e.g. If that ash was even mildly radioactive, everyone there would be dead. I know it's a TV representation but, Christ, what man can do when he has to. Answers must be in-depth and comprehensive, or they will be removed. At least with sci-fi/horror/disaster movies we're able to tell ourselves that it isn't real, but with this we can't do that. The show depicts it happening literally overnight. and we'll see what claims they make about the radiological impacts of the accident (the offical numbers range slightly but the Chernobyl Tissue Bank estimates approximately 40-60 deaths from 4000-6000 cases of Thyroid cancer that can be attributed to the accident which are the numbers officially used by UNSCEAR and the WHO). It was caused by the door to the reactor room being covered in radioactive soot and being in extended direct contact with it. Chernobyl: Brave men and women act heroically to mitigate catastrophic damage when the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant suffers a nuclear accident on April 26, 1986. If you haven’t, here is a recap. There are inaccuracies, but they serve largely to enhance the show, with some exceptions that I intensely dislike as they border on fear-mongering. The reactor wasn't "burning" fuel, so there wouldn't have been any carbon to be causing smoke like that. I'm not certain the show entirely conveys the sheer scale of it so far. That isn't to say it wasn't terrible, but there tends to be this kind of mysterious aura around the Chernobyl accident and people tend to believe that thousands of people died and radiation was causing people to melt... it doesn't really sell the drama if you just showed a nice Ukrainian spring with blue skies, where most people just get mildly sick and nauseated, and then recovering and going on to live their lives normally. We show you exactly what you will need to prepare, the clothes and shoes you’ll need for the day. A few tiny inconsistencies like three people went in through the door that Yuvchenko held open. I do wish the public could also understand the benefits of nuclear energy here so that they could understand the tragedy on a deeper level and maybe understand the historical context a bit better. 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