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Legasov Reactor Safety Lessons

Russia · Government / Government of Russia. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1987Date range
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Chronological records

1987

Valery LegasovApril 1987

Moscow · Government / Government of Russia

Explains publicly that the Chernobyl disaster requires improvements in nuclear safety practices, emergency preparedness and the operation of Soviet nuclear facilities.

Names involved

Valery Legasov

Provenance

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