Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Yuri Tregub Biography and Timeline

Follow Yuri Tregub through 6 dated historical records for Ukraine.

Yuri Tregub, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1986–1986Years on this page

1986

Tregub Control Room Damage Report

Unit 4 Shift Supervisor · Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant · Warfare / Nuclear

Returns toward the control room to report the severe destruction observed around the reactor building.

Tregub Emergency Response Survival

Unit 4 Shift Supervisor · Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant · Warfare / Nuclear

Survives his involvement in the immediate Unit 4 emergency response after receiving radiation exposure at the site.

Tregub Post-Explosion Inspection

Unit 4 Shift Supervisor · Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant · Warfare / Nuclear

Moves through the damaged plant with colleagues after the explosions to assess the condition of Unit 4.

Tregub Reactor Destruction Observation

Unit 4 Shift Supervisor · Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant · Warfare / Nuclear

Sees the extensive destruction outside Unit 4 and recognizes that the reactor building has suffered catastrophic damage.

Tregub Remains for Test

Unit 4 Shift Supervisor · Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant · Warfare / Nuclear

Remains near Unit 4 after his shift so he can observe the turbine rundown test and assist if required.

Tregub Shift Handover

Unit 4 Shift Supervisor · Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant · Warfare / Nuclear

Hands responsibility for Unit 4 to the incoming night shift while remaining at the plant during the delayed test.

Records, sources and methodology

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