Pikalov Chemical Troops Deployment
Organizes deployment of Soviet chemical-defense troops needed for radiation survey, decontamination and emergency operations.
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Vladimir Pikalov Biography and Timeline
Follow Vladimir Pikalov through 6 dated historical records for Russia.
Vladimir Pikalov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1986–1986Years on this page
1986
Pikalov Chernobyl Arrival
Arrives in the Chernobyl area within hours of the explosion to direct specialized military radiological-response units.
Pikalov Radiation Reconnaissance Circuit
Personally conducts radiation reconnaissance around the plant to identify dangerous areas and the direction of contamination.
Pikalov Servicemen Dose Review
Reports on radiation doses received by military personnel engaged in the first days of the Chernobyl response.
Pikalov Decontamination Command
Directs military chemical-defense work involving radiation reconnaissance and decontamination of equipment, terrain and facilities.
Pikalov Hero of Soviet Union Award
Receives the title Hero of the Soviet Union for leadership during containment and cleanup of the Chernobyl accident.
Records, sources and methodology
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