It’s been 33 years since the horrific nuclear accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Pripyat in the north of the Ukrainian. Often referred to as the worst nuclear disaster in history, the event has cemented itself in pop-culture through countless Hollywood films and the HBO nightmare-fuel mini-series.
The incident saw an astonishing 237 people suffer from acute radiation sickness, of whom 31 died within the first three months, as well as spawning an on-going discussion of whether people can, you know, ever trust their government. But, now, in addition to a booming tourist economy, there are more signs of life emerging from this disaster.
