1 00:01:38,199 --> 00:01:39,519 You work too much. 2 00:01:41,239 --> 00:01:44,919 -Where are the others? -They didn't feel like coming. 3 00:01:45,599 --> 00:01:48,719 -Why? -It's Saturday. 4 00:01:50,559 --> 00:01:52,159 Why did you come? 5 00:01:52,239 --> 00:01:54,959 I work too much. It's really hot in here. 6 00:02:08,919 --> 00:02:11,399 8 milliroentgen. A leak? 7 00:02:11,479 --> 00:02:15,039 No. We would have long ago had an alarm, 8 00:02:15,119 --> 00:02:16,719 that comes from outside. 9 00:02:16,799 --> 00:02:18,519 The Americans? 10 00:02:57,159 --> 00:03:00,159 Iodine-131. Not military, a uranium fission product. U-235. 11 00:03:00,159 --> 00:03:02,919 Iodine-131. Not military, a uranium fission product. U-235. 12 00:03:02,999 --> 00:03:04,839 reactor fuel. 13 00:03:07,159 --> 00:03:10,279 Ignalina? About 240 kilometers from here. 14 00:03:19,639 --> 00:03:23,039 Yes, this is Ulana Khomyuk from the Institute of Nuclear Energy... 15 00:03:23,719 --> 00:03:25,239 What to look for... 16 00:03:28,999 --> 00:03:31,119 It's okay, don't get upset. 17 00:03:35,879 --> 00:03:39,799 They only have 4. It doesn't come from there. What’s next then? 18 00:03:39,879 --> 00:03:42,639 Chernobyl, but that's impossible, that's 400 kilometers away. 19 00:03:42,719 --> 00:03:44,759 That's too far for 8 milliroentgen, 20 00:03:44,839 --> 00:03:48,799 that must have exploded by now. But maybe they know something. 21 00:03:56,079 --> 00:03:58,559 -Here, Jod. -Maybe from a landfill? 22 00:03:59,719 --> 00:04:01,479 Then we would have other isotopes. 23 00:04:02,079 --> 00:04:05,399 Nuclear weapons test? A new type of bomb? 24 00:04:05,479 --> 00:04:08,039 We would know that half the workforce is researching it. 25 00:04:09,959 --> 00:04:12,959 Something to do with the space program? Something like a satellite or... 26 00:04:12,959 --> 00:04:14,079 Something to do with the space program? Something like a satellite or... 27 00:04:16,239 --> 00:04:17,719 Nobody answers the phone. 28 00:04:37,879 --> 00:04:40,239 -Put everyone on a drip. -We don't have enough. 29 00:04:40,319 --> 00:04:42,159 -Then just the children. -We don't have enough. 30 00:04:42,239 --> 00:04:44,519 Then as many as possible. Where is the old gentleman? 31 00:04:44,599 --> 00:04:46,999 He takes care of the burns on the 16th. 32 00:05:00,439 --> 00:05:01,759 What are you doing? What is that? 33 00:05:01,839 --> 00:05:04,039 Milk. This is milk, much better than water. 34 00:05:04,119 --> 00:05:06,039 -No, stop it. Stop! -What's that supposed to mean? 35 00:05:06,119 --> 00:05:09,719 These are radiation burns. The clothing is contaminated. 36 00:05:09,959 --> 00:05:11,039 Help me! 37 00:05:12,799 --> 00:05:14,439 Take off completely. 38 00:05:15,279 --> 00:05:17,719 We have to put everything in the basement. 39 00:05:19,959 --> 00:05:23,279 He is a firefighter. Hey! Stop pushing me! 40 00:05:25,119 --> 00:05:27,279 Please go back. We are completely busy. 41 00:05:27,439 --> 00:05:28,839 I have to go to my father. 42 00:05:29,319 --> 00:05:31,639 Hey! Come back! Stop him! 43 00:06:28,919 --> 00:06:32,039 Professor Legasov. Oh no. Not yet. 44 00:06:32,119 --> 00:06:34,679 You're still a bit busy it still takes a moment. 45 00:06:34,759 --> 00:06:37,439 -Would you like some tea? -No. I don't want anything, thank you. 46 00:06:37,519 --> 00:06:39,719 Would you like to read the report? Deputy 47 00:06:39,799 --> 00:06:42,239 -Read Prime Minister? -Oh, of course. Thank you. 48 00:07:38,839 --> 00:07:41,839 Professor, you're ready. Professor Legasov? 49 00:07:41,839 --> 00:07:43,279 Professor, you're ready. Professor Legasov? 50 00:08:07,839 --> 00:08:10,679 You have my support. 51 00:08:15,719 --> 00:08:18,079 Thank you all fulfill your duty. 52 00:08:18,159 --> 00:08:21,079 We start with the report from Deputy Prime Minister Shcherbina. 53 00:08:21,159 --> 00:08:24,719 Then we'll discuss further steps if necessary. 54 00:08:24,799 --> 00:08:26,479 Thank you, Comrade Secretary General. 55 00:08:26,559 --> 00:08:28,559 I am pleased to inform you, that the location 56 00:08:28,639 --> 00:08:30,479 in Chernobyl is stable. 57 00:08:30,639 --> 00:08:33,599 troops and militia have sealed off the region, 58 00:08:33,679 --> 00:08:35,719 and Colonel General Pikalov, 59 00:08:35,799 --> 00:08:38,479 Special Forces Commander for chemical hazards, 60 00:08:38,559 --> 00:08:40,799 was dispatched to the power plant. 61 00:08:40,879 --> 00:08:44,359 As for radiation, reports plant director Bryukhanov 62 00:08:44,439 --> 00:08:46,599 of a maximum of 3.6 x-rays. 63 00:08:46,679 --> 00:08:49,159 Apparently that's true a chest x-ray. 64 00:08:49,239 --> 00:08:51,919 So you should go again To take precautions... 65 00:08:51,999 --> 00:08:54,399 -The foreign press? -Completely clueless. 66 00:08:54,479 --> 00:08:57,079 The Deputy Chairman of the KGB Kharkov assures me, 67 00:08:57,159 --> 00:09:00,119 that our security interests are preserved. 68 00:09:00,199 --> 00:09:02,159 Good. Very good. 69 00:09:02,239 --> 00:09:04,959 It seems so as if we had everything under control. 70 00:09:06,199 --> 00:09:08,759 If nothing else is the case, the meeting is adjourned. 71 00:09:09,759 --> 00:09:10,879 No! 72 00:09:13,559 --> 00:09:14,839 I'm sorry, what? 73 00:09:16,199 --> 00:09:17,639 Uh, we can't postpone. 74 00:09:17,719 --> 00:09:20,479 This is Professor Legasov from the Kurchatov Institute. 75 00:09:20,559 --> 00:09:23,919 Professor, if you have any concerns, Please feel free to let me know later. 76 00:09:23,999 --> 00:09:27,039 That doesn't work. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. 77 00:09:27,679 --> 00:09:31,279 Page three, the section about injured people. Uh... 78 00:09:31,919 --> 00:09:34,079 "A firefighter had severe burns 79 00:09:34,159 --> 00:09:36,999 on the hand through a smooth, black mineral, 80 00:09:37,079 --> 00:09:39,479 the chunk was outside of the reactor block on the ground." 81 00:09:39,559 --> 00:09:43,359 Black mineral! Graphite! There is graphite on the site. 82 00:09:45,999 --> 00:09:48,919 Well, a tank exploded. There is rubble. 83 00:09:49,199 --> 00:09:51,359 -How does this matter... -There is only one place 84 00:09:51,439 --> 00:09:53,839 throughout the power plant, where you can find graphite. 85 00:09:53,919 --> 00:09:56,759 In the core of the reactor. If graphite is lying on the ground outside, 86 00:09:56,839 --> 00:09:59,239 then that means that not a tank exploded there, 87 00:09:59,319 --> 00:10:01,719 but the reactor core, it is exposed. 88 00:10:05,999 --> 00:10:07,039 Um, Comrade Shcherbina? 89 00:10:07,119 --> 00:10:09,079 Comrade Secretary General, I can assure you 90 00:10:09,159 --> 00:10:10,759 that Professor Legasov is wrong. 91 00:10:10,839 --> 00:10:13,199 Bryukhanov reports, that the reactor core is intact. 92 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:14,519 As for radiation... 93 00:10:14,599 --> 00:10:16,799 Yes, 3.6 X-ray, which, by the way, is a little more 94 00:10:16,879 --> 00:10:20,079 as a chest x-ray, but more like 400 x-rays. 95 00:10:20,159 --> 00:10:23,199 But this value worries me for another reason: 96 00:10:23,279 --> 00:10:26,479 It is the maximum value of the dosimeter used. 97 00:10:26,559 --> 00:10:29,159 This is simply the value that they had. 98 00:10:29,279 --> 00:10:31,959 I believe the actual value is much, much higher. 99 00:10:32,039 --> 00:10:34,839 If that is the case, this firefighter had the equivalent 100 00:10:34,919 --> 00:10:36,919 of 4 million x-rays in hand. 101 00:10:36,999 --> 00:10:39,639 Professor Legasov, scaremongering and hysteria have no place here. 102 00:10:39,719 --> 00:10:42,359 -Why scare mongering, it's a fact! -I'm not hearing any facts here. 103 00:10:42,519 --> 00:10:43,559 Not a single one. 104 00:10:44,279 --> 00:10:46,679 I only hear a man, that I don't know 105 00:10:46,759 --> 00:10:48,279 who indulges in speculation, 106 00:10:48,359 --> 00:10:50,799 which are in direct contradiction to the reports 107 00:10:50,879 --> 00:10:52,599 of party officials. 108 00:10:53,399 --> 00:10:57,119 Uh, I beg your pardon. I didn't mean to, uh... 109 00:10:57,959 --> 00:11:01,239 Please could I again with the necessary calm 110 00:11:01,319 --> 00:11:04,719 and with respect my fears express? 111 00:11:04,799 --> 00:11:06,439 -Professor Legasov... -Boris. 112 00:11:08,199 --> 00:11:09,319 I allow it. 113 00:11:21,799 --> 00:11:23,479 An RBMK reactor 114 00:11:24,519 --> 00:11:28,119 uses uranium-235 as fuel. 115 00:11:28,759 --> 00:11:31,759 Every atom of U-235 is like a bullet, 116 00:11:31,759 --> 00:11:32,959 Every atom of U-235 is like a bullet, 117 00:11:33,559 --> 00:11:35,679 that is almost moves at the speed of light 118 00:11:35,759 --> 00:11:37,879 and penetrates everything in its path. 119 00:11:37,959 --> 00:11:40,559 Wood, metal, concrete, flesh. 120 00:11:41,119 --> 00:11:44,119 Every gram of U-235 contains far more than a trillion of these bullets. 121 00:11:44,119 --> 00:11:47,079 Every gram of U-235 contains far more than a trillion of these bullets. 122 00:11:47,159 --> 00:11:50,399 That's how much there is in one gram. And Chernobyl contains 123 00:11:50,479 --> 00:11:53,039 over three million grams. And right now it's on fire. 124 00:11:54,439 --> 00:11:57,439 The wind will carry the radioactive particles carry across the entire continent. 125 00:11:57,439 --> 00:11:58,479 The wind will carry the radioactive particles carry across the entire continent. 126 00:11:58,879 --> 00:12:01,279 They come down on us with the rain. 127 00:12:01,359 --> 00:12:04,319 That's three million times a trillion bullets 128 00:12:05,079 --> 00:12:07,199 in the air we breathe, 129 00:12:07,359 --> 00:12:10,999 in the water we drink and in everything we eat. 130 00:12:12,119 --> 00:12:15,119 Most of these bullets are continue to fire for a hundred years. 131 00:12:15,119 --> 00:12:16,199 Most of these bullets are continue to fire for a hundred years. 132 00:12:16,279 --> 00:12:19,279 -Some of them even 50,000 years old. -Yes, and this "fear", 133 00:12:19,279 --> 00:12:22,039 -Some of them even 50,000 years old. -Yes, and this "fear", 134 00:12:23,279 --> 00:12:26,799 arises solely and alone from the description of a stone? 135 00:12:31,239 --> 00:12:32,519 Yes. 136 00:12:39,119 --> 00:12:42,119 Good. Comrade Shcherbina, I would like that you are going to Chernobyl. 137 00:12:42,119 --> 00:12:43,279 Good. Comrade Shcherbina, I would like that you are going to Chernobyl. 138 00:12:44,119 --> 00:12:46,199 Look at the reactor, You personally. 139 00:12:46,279 --> 00:12:47,919 Report to me immediately. 140 00:12:47,999 --> 00:12:50,639 A wise decision Comrade Secretary General. 141 00:12:50,719 --> 00:12:52,439 And take Professor Legasov with you. 142 00:12:55,279 --> 00:12:58,159 Please forgive me Comrade Secretary General, but I... 143 00:12:58,239 --> 00:13:00,439 Do you know, how a nuclear reactor works? 144 00:13:02,199 --> 00:13:03,239 No. 145 00:13:03,319 --> 00:13:05,999 No. And then how do you want to know what do you see? 146 00:13:07,119 --> 00:13:08,639 The meeting is adjourned. 147 00:14:05,159 --> 00:14:07,599 -How does a nuclear reactor work? -What? 148 00:14:07,679 --> 00:14:10,679 -That's a simple question. -But not an easy answer. 149 00:14:10,679 --> 00:14:12,519 -That's a simple question. -But not an easy answer. 150 00:14:12,919 --> 00:14:16,719 Naturally. They think I'm too stupid to understand it. 151 00:14:16,799 --> 00:14:18,119 Then I put it like this: 152 00:14:18,199 --> 00:14:20,519 tell me how a nuclear reactor works, 153 00:14:20,599 --> 00:14:23,759 or I'll let you go throw out of the helicopter. 154 00:14:32,479 --> 00:14:35,719 A nuclear reactor produces Electricity through steam. 155 00:14:35,799 --> 00:14:39,239 The steam drives a turbine, which generates the electricity. 156 00:14:39,559 --> 00:14:42,559 While a classic coal-fired power plant the steam produced by burning coal, 157 00:14:42,559 --> 00:14:43,599 While a classic coal-fired power plant the steam produced by burning coal, 158 00:14:43,679 --> 00:14:45,279 uses nuclear power... 159 00:14:49,639 --> 00:14:52,639 A nuclear power plant works against it with nuclear fission. 160 00:14:52,639 --> 00:14:55,159 A nuclear power plant works against it with nuclear fission. 161 00:14:55,879 --> 00:14:58,879 We take an unstable element like uranium-235, 162 00:14:58,879 --> 00:15:00,799 We take an unstable element like uranium-235, 163 00:15:00,879 --> 00:15:04,319 which has an excess of neutrons. A neutron is a... 164 00:15:04,399 --> 00:15:05,559 The bullet. 165 00:15:07,279 --> 00:15:08,839 Exactly, the bullet. 166 00:15:08,919 --> 00:15:11,919 So, the bullets are flying away from the uranium atom. Good. 167 00:15:11,919 --> 00:15:13,759 So, the bullets are flying away from the uranium atom. Good. 168 00:15:13,839 --> 00:15:16,839 Let's get enough of these now uranium atoms close together, 169 00:15:16,839 --> 00:15:18,559 Let's get enough of these now uranium atoms close together, 170 00:15:19,039 --> 00:15:22,319 the bullet hits from an atom at some point another atom. 171 00:15:23,079 --> 00:15:26,119 By the force of the impact this atom then breaks in two, 172 00:15:26,199 --> 00:15:29,439 what a huge amount releases energy. Nuclear fission. 173 00:15:29,519 --> 00:15:30,639 And the graphite? 174 00:15:30,719 --> 00:15:33,719 Ah, yes... There are the neutrons move incredibly quickly, 175 00:15:33,719 --> 00:15:34,799 Ah, yes... There are the neutrons move incredibly quickly, 176 00:15:34,879 --> 00:15:36,199 we call this neutron flux, 177 00:15:36,279 --> 00:15:39,279 it is relatively unlikely that they each hit a different uranium atom. 178 00:15:39,279 --> 00:15:40,359 It is relatively unlikely that they each hit a different uranium atom. 179 00:15:40,839 --> 00:15:43,839 In RBMK reactors we cover the fuel rods 180 00:15:43,839 --> 00:15:44,879 In RBMK reactors we cover the fuel rods 181 00:15:45,279 --> 00:15:46,839 therefore with graphite as a moderator 182 00:15:46,919 --> 00:15:50,319 or brake for the neutron flow. 183 00:15:53,359 --> 00:15:56,359 Good. Now I know how a nuclear reactor works. 184 00:15:56,359 --> 00:15:57,959 Good. Now I know how a nuclear reactor works. 185 00:15:59,639 --> 00:16:01,319 I can do without you. 186 00:16:19,919 --> 00:16:21,799 Please forgive me, I have to find my husband. 187 00:16:21,879 --> 00:16:23,079 No, not now. 188 00:16:27,119 --> 00:16:28,319 -Mikhail. -Lyudmilla. 189 00:16:28,399 --> 00:16:31,999 Can you... Can you take her away from here? Please. 190 00:16:32,079 --> 00:16:35,519 -Stay away from them. -Do you want to get sick too? Go! 191 00:16:35,759 --> 00:16:38,039 Take her away, please. Please! 192 00:16:39,719 --> 00:16:43,079 Please! Please! Please take her away! 193 00:16:46,279 --> 00:16:49,159 sorry, I am Vasily Ignatenko's wife. 194 00:16:49,239 --> 00:16:50,639 He is a firefighter. 195 00:16:50,719 --> 00:16:51,799 Ignatenko? 196 00:16:52,759 --> 00:16:55,959 Ignatenko! 6. Fire service and Internal Troops Rescue Unit. 197 00:16:56,039 --> 00:16:58,399 Where can I find him? Please. 198 00:17:01,919 --> 00:17:03,399 Ignatenko. 199 00:17:03,479 --> 00:17:06,039 Registered for helicopter transport to Moscow. 200 00:17:06,159 --> 00:17:07,519 Hospital number 6. 201 00:17:07,599 --> 00:17:09,799 Why, what does he have? Can I see him? 202 00:17:09,879 --> 00:17:11,319 To do this you have to go to Moscow. 203 00:17:11,399 --> 00:17:13,479 But they won't let us leave here. 204 00:17:15,919 --> 00:17:17,999 Tell them Major Burov allows it. 205 00:17:19,639 --> 00:17:22,639 -Oh, and when will it be flown? -Now. 206 00:17:24,919 --> 00:17:28,039 Makes you faster, we have to go now! 207 00:17:52,439 --> 00:17:54,159 We are approaching the power plant. 208 00:17:59,799 --> 00:18:02,279 What have they done? 209 00:18:02,599 --> 00:18:03,839 Can you see inside? 210 00:18:03,919 --> 00:18:05,879 That's not necessary at all. 211 00:18:05,959 --> 00:18:09,279 See, That's graphite on the roof. 212 00:18:09,359 --> 00:18:12,839 The whole block exploded. The core is exposed. 213 00:18:12,919 --> 00:18:14,879 You can do that Don't judge from here. 214 00:18:14,959 --> 00:18:17,599 For God's sake. Do you see that glow? 215 00:18:17,679 --> 00:18:20,239 This is radiation that ionizes the air! 216 00:18:20,319 --> 00:18:23,319 What we don't see, we don't know. Fly us right over the block. 217 00:18:23,399 --> 00:18:25,719 Boris... If we directly fly over an open reactor 218 00:18:25,799 --> 00:18:27,759 we are within dead for a week. 219 00:18:29,839 --> 00:18:30,919 I'm listening? 220 00:18:31,039 --> 00:18:34,119 Fly us over the block. Otherwise I'll have you shot. 221 00:18:37,599 --> 00:18:39,359 If you fly over the reactor, 222 00:18:39,439 --> 00:18:42,439 I promise you, tomorrow morning let yourself be shot voluntarily. 223 00:18:42,439 --> 00:18:43,519 I promise you, tomorrow morning let yourself be shot voluntarily. 224 00:19:24,199 --> 00:19:27,319 That was a delicious lunch. It's a shame it's already over. 225 00:19:28,359 --> 00:19:30,719 You might want to come back another time? 226 00:19:34,999 --> 00:19:37,159 Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. 227 00:19:37,639 --> 00:19:39,319 Comrade deputy secretary Garanin. 228 00:19:40,159 --> 00:19:43,879 Ulana Khomyuk, dated Belarusian Institute of Nuclear Energy. 229 00:19:43,959 --> 00:19:46,319 It's my pleasure. Uh, let me introduce, Ilya... 230 00:19:46,399 --> 00:19:47,719 I'm here because of Chernobyl. 231 00:19:49,919 --> 00:19:51,839 It was my pleasure. 232 00:19:51,919 --> 00:19:54,279 -Visit us again soon. -I will, thank you. 233 00:20:06,479 --> 00:20:09,239 I have to say, that's why no one likes scientists. 234 00:20:09,639 --> 00:20:11,919 If there is an illness to be cured, then where are they? 235 00:20:11,999 --> 00:20:15,759 In a laboratory, nose in the books, while grandmother dies. 236 00:20:15,839 --> 00:20:18,359 But if there's no problem, they spread fear everywhere. 237 00:20:18,439 --> 00:20:20,919 -I know about Chernobyl. -Oh? 238 00:20:20,999 --> 00:20:23,759 I know that the reactor is partially or is completely open. 239 00:20:23,839 --> 00:20:25,039 I only understand train station. 240 00:20:25,119 --> 00:20:28,759 If you do not take iodine tablets immediately distribute and evacuate the city, 241 00:20:28,839 --> 00:20:31,119 will be hundreds of thousands of people get cancer... 242 00:20:31,199 --> 00:20:33,279 and God knows how many will die. 243 00:20:33,519 --> 00:20:34,519 Yes, very nice. 244 00:20:34,599 --> 00:20:37,279 Yes, there was an accident at Chernobyl. 245 00:20:37,359 --> 00:20:39,399 But I was assured it wouldn't be bad. 246 00:20:39,479 --> 00:20:43,479 -I'm telling you, this is it. -I like my opinion better. 247 00:20:43,719 --> 00:20:45,559 I am a nuclear physicist. 248 00:20:46,639 --> 00:20:49,879 Before your career in the Council of Ministers you were a worker in a shoe factory. 249 00:20:50,839 --> 00:20:54,119 I was a worker in a shoe factory. 250 00:20:55,199 --> 00:20:57,439 And now I'm in charge. 251 00:20:59,519 --> 00:21:01,039 To the workers of this world. 252 00:21:22,279 --> 00:21:24,479 Iodine tablets. This blocks the recording 253 00:21:24,559 --> 00:21:27,879 of radioactive iodine through the thyroid. 254 00:21:27,959 --> 00:21:31,519 Take one a day, until they are all gone. 255 00:21:31,639 --> 00:21:34,639 And go east. As far away from Minsk as you can. 256 00:21:34,639 --> 00:21:36,439 And go east. As far away from Minsk as you can. 257 00:22:08,119 --> 00:22:10,719 Extremely exaggerated. Pikalov flexes his muscles, 258 00:22:10,799 --> 00:22:14,159 -to make us look stupid. -It doesn't matter what it looks like. 259 00:22:14,239 --> 00:22:17,239 Shcheribna is a bureaucrat through and through. Just as limited as it is stubborn. 260 00:22:17,239 --> 00:22:18,879 Shcheribna is a bureaucrat through and through. Just as limited as it is stubborn. 261 00:22:19,199 --> 00:22:20,239 We break the truth 262 00:22:20,319 --> 00:22:22,559 down to the bare essentials and are off the hook. 263 00:22:26,039 --> 00:22:27,079 Pikalov! 264 00:22:51,879 --> 00:22:54,719 Comrade Shcherbina, Chief engineer Fomin, 265 00:22:54,799 --> 00:22:57,839 Colonel General Pikalov and I feel each other honored by their presence. 266 00:22:57,919 --> 00:22:59,159 Deeply honored. 267 00:22:59,239 --> 00:23:02,159 Natürlich bedauern wir the circumstances of your visit. 268 00:23:02,239 --> 00:23:03,839 But you can see that we at the 269 00:23:03,919 --> 00:23:05,959 Damage limitation make excellent progress. 270 00:23:06,039 --> 00:23:08,959 We already have Researched what the 271 00:23:09,039 --> 00:23:10,919 the cause of the accident and me 272 00:23:10,999 --> 00:23:13,479 I have a list here from individuals, 273 00:23:13,639 --> 00:23:16,439 who we consider responsible. 274 00:23:37,879 --> 00:23:41,559 Professor Legasov. I heard Sie erzählen gefährliche Dinge. 275 00:23:41,639 --> 00:23:43,319 Very dangerous things. 276 00:23:43,399 --> 00:23:46,039 This is our reactor core is said to have exploded. 277 00:23:46,119 --> 00:23:49,119 Please, explain to me how can an RBMK reactor explode. 278 00:23:49,119 --> 00:23:50,279 Please, explain to me how can an RBMK reactor explode. 279 00:23:51,839 --> 00:23:54,719 At the moment I can do it myself not explain yet. 280 00:23:54,799 --> 00:23:57,159 As already suspected, he has no answer. 281 00:23:57,239 --> 00:23:59,999 This is scandalous, really. 282 00:24:00,079 --> 00:24:02,919 In these times Spreading false information. 283 00:24:08,639 --> 00:24:11,679 Why do I have graphite? seen on the roof? 284 00:24:12,239 --> 00:24:14,799 Graphite is only found in the core, 285 00:24:14,919 --> 00:24:18,079 where it as a moderator for the neutron flow. Correctly? 286 00:24:19,239 --> 00:24:22,959 Fomin, why did Comrade Shcherbina Seen graphite on the roof? 287 00:24:23,479 --> 00:24:25,639 This is not possible. 288 00:24:26,199 --> 00:24:28,279 Comrade Shcherbina, I ask for your forgiveness, 289 00:24:28,359 --> 00:24:30,159 but graphite? No, that's impossible. 290 00:24:30,239 --> 00:24:32,399 Maybe it was burnt concrete? 291 00:24:32,479 --> 00:24:34,199 You're misjudging me. 292 00:24:34,279 --> 00:24:36,519 I may not know much about nuclear reactors, 293 00:24:37,079 --> 00:24:38,719 but I know a lot about concrete. 294 00:24:38,799 --> 00:24:40,919 Well, comrade, I assure you that... 295 00:24:40,999 --> 00:24:44,239 I understand. They think Legasov is wrong. 296 00:24:45,039 --> 00:24:46,399 How are we supposed to prove it? 297 00:24:48,279 --> 00:24:50,639 The high-dose dosimeter has arrived. 298 00:24:50,719 --> 00:24:53,599 We could have a truck armor with lead 299 00:24:54,159 --> 00:24:56,359 and attach the dosimeter to the front. 300 00:25:01,999 --> 00:25:04,879 Your husband should be as close as possible approach the fire. 301 00:25:05,399 --> 00:25:07,359 Give him every protection available, 302 00:25:07,439 --> 00:25:10,959 but it probably will not enough, despite lead armor. 303 00:25:12,359 --> 00:25:14,079 Then I'll do it myself. 304 00:25:19,079 --> 00:25:20,279 Good. 305 00:27:13,919 --> 00:27:14,999 He's back. 306 00:27:43,279 --> 00:27:46,679 It's not three x-rays, but 15,000. 307 00:27:47,439 --> 00:27:48,759 Comrade Shcherbina... 308 00:27:49,679 --> 00:27:52,679 -What does this value mean? -It means the core is exposed. 309 00:27:52,679 --> 00:27:53,719 -What does this value mean? -It means the core is exposed. 310 00:27:54,039 --> 00:27:56,119 It means that the fire, that we are looking into here, 311 00:27:56,199 --> 00:27:59,559 releases almost twice as much radiation like the bomb in Hiroshima. 312 00:27:59,639 --> 00:28:02,439 And every single hour. Hour after hour. 313 00:28:02,519 --> 00:28:05,919 The explosion was 20 hours ago So as many as 40 bombs now. 314 00:28:05,999 --> 00:28:07,399 48 will be added tomorrow. 315 00:28:07,479 --> 00:28:10,239 And it doesn't stop. Not in a week or a month. 316 00:28:10,319 --> 00:28:14,319 The reactor burns and spreads its poison, until the entire continent is completely dead. 317 00:28:16,719 --> 00:28:19,199 Accompany the comrades Bryukhanov and Fomin 318 00:28:19,279 --> 00:28:21,159 to the local party headquarters. 319 00:28:21,239 --> 00:28:23,319 -Thank you for your services. -Comrade... 320 00:28:25,279 --> 00:28:27,039 Dyatlov was in charge. 321 00:28:28,319 --> 00:28:29,439 It was Dyatlov! 322 00:28:29,599 --> 00:28:31,159 How do you recommend deleting it? 323 00:28:31,239 --> 00:28:32,519 We use helicopters. 324 00:28:32,599 --> 00:28:34,399 Extinguish with water like a forest fire. 325 00:28:34,479 --> 00:28:35,639 No. You don't understand that. 326 00:28:35,719 --> 00:28:37,199 This is not "fire". 327 00:28:37,719 --> 00:28:41,559 This is an active reactor core, which burns at over 2,000 degrees. 328 00:28:41,639 --> 00:28:44,119 The heat leaves the water evaporate in no time... 329 00:28:44,199 --> 00:28:45,999 How do we make it work? 330 00:28:47,399 --> 00:28:49,439 You're dealing with something 331 00:28:49,519 --> 00:28:52,519 never before happened on this planet. 332 00:28:52,519 --> 00:28:53,759 Never before happened on this planet. 333 00:28:55,799 --> 00:28:59,439 With boron. With boron and sand. 334 00:29:00,439 --> 00:29:02,879 It will happen again create other problems, 335 00:29:02,959 --> 00:29:04,879 but I don't see any other way. 336 00:29:05,199 --> 00:29:07,199 But we will having to drop thousands of loads, 337 00:29:07,279 --> 00:29:09,719 because we don't directly allowed to fly over the core. 338 00:29:09,799 --> 00:29:12,719 -So most things will go wrong. -How much sand and boron? 339 00:29:13,279 --> 00:29:15,279 -Well, how am I supposed to... -Jeez, about. 340 00:29:15,639 --> 00:29:17,199 Five thousand tons. 341 00:29:17,479 --> 00:29:20,159 And of course we have to evacuate huge area and... 342 00:29:20,239 --> 00:29:21,879 You don't have to worry about that. Just the fire. 343 00:29:21,959 --> 00:29:23,759 Yes, just. I'm talking about fire. 344 00:29:24,599 --> 00:29:27,599 The wind spreads all the smoke and the radiation. 345 00:29:27,599 --> 00:29:30,119 The wind spreads all the smoke and the radiation. 346 00:29:30,199 --> 00:29:33,119 At least evacuate Pripyat, that is three kilometers away. 347 00:29:33,239 --> 00:29:35,479 - Only I make this decision. -Then meet her. 348 00:29:35,559 --> 00:29:36,639 I have other orders. 349 00:29:36,719 --> 00:29:39,559 -Is it your decision or not? -I'm in charge here. 350 00:29:39,679 --> 00:29:42,479 You're not doing yourself any favors when you talk about things 351 00:29:42,559 --> 00:29:44,919 of which you don't have the slightest idea. 352 00:29:48,959 --> 00:29:49,959 Where are you going? 353 00:29:50,479 --> 00:29:53,279 I'll get you 5,000 tons sand and boron. 354 00:30:01,479 --> 00:30:02,959 There is a hotel... 355 00:30:57,079 --> 00:30:59,519 I'd rather have one of those. 356 00:31:06,599 --> 00:31:08,599 Superstitious? 357 00:31:17,279 --> 00:31:18,279 Moscow. 358 00:31:22,119 --> 00:31:24,079 Are you here because of the fire? 359 00:31:28,399 --> 00:31:30,599 That's why we should Worried? 360 00:31:36,079 --> 00:31:37,239 No. 361 00:31:39,959 --> 00:31:41,079 Well then... 362 00:32:39,919 --> 00:32:41,999 Get into position for the drop. 363 00:32:43,279 --> 00:32:44,679 Release granted. 364 00:32:46,719 --> 00:32:49,759 Understood. We're flying pure according to the rotation principle. 365 00:32:54,399 --> 00:32:56,919 They have to keep the distance absolutely adhere to. 366 00:33:00,119 --> 00:33:04,039 Do not fly directly over the fire. Keep a distance of at least 10 meters. 367 00:33:04,439 --> 00:33:05,959 10 meters distance, understood. 368 00:33:06,039 --> 00:33:09,839 Helicopter 1, continue approach, Minimum 10 meters distance. 369 00:33:09,919 --> 00:33:12,919 Understood. 40 meters. 35. 30... 370 00:33:12,919 --> 00:33:14,199 Got it. 40 meters. 35. 30... 371 00:33:18,279 --> 00:33:20,519 No, no, no. They're too close. 372 00:33:20,599 --> 00:33:22,799 If they don't fly over the fire, how should you... 373 00:33:22,879 --> 00:33:25,119 The wind has to carry it along. Pass it on. 374 00:33:25,239 --> 00:33:28,119 They are not allowed to fly over the core. 375 00:33:29,239 --> 00:33:32,239 Helicopter 1 is too close. I repeat, too close. 376 00:33:32,999 --> 00:33:35,999 Understood. Helicopter 1, the distance is too small. 377 00:33:35,999 --> 00:33:37,359 Understood. Helicopter 1, the distance is too small. 378 00:33:38,239 --> 00:33:40,919 You don't hear me. They don't break off. 379 00:33:42,919 --> 00:33:45,959 Helicopter 1? Please come. 380 00:33:46,919 --> 00:33:49,919 Helicopter 1, please come. Helicopter 1, coming. 381 00:33:49,919 --> 00:33:52,239 Helicopter 1, please come. Helicopter 1, coming. 382 00:33:52,679 --> 00:33:53,959 Helicopter 1... 383 00:34:11,719 --> 00:34:13,999 Comrade? What do I say to the others? 384 00:34:16,279 --> 00:34:18,479 Is there another way, Legasov? 385 00:34:26,559 --> 00:34:29,559 Send in the next one. They should fly in from the west. 386 00:34:29,559 --> 00:34:31,679 Send in the next one. They should fly in from the west. 387 00:34:31,759 --> 00:34:35,639 Helicopter 2, fly from the west. 388 00:34:55,679 --> 00:34:57,719 Kurchatov Institute, Laboratory 4. 389 00:34:58,359 --> 00:35:01,359 Marina Gruzinskaya? This is Ulana Khomyuk from Minsk. 390 00:35:01,359 --> 00:35:03,039 Marina Gruzinskaya? This is Ulana Khomyuk from Minsk. 391 00:35:04,359 --> 00:35:05,359 Oh, yes. 392 00:35:05,439 --> 00:35:08,119 How nice of you to call. It's been far too long. 393 00:35:08,279 --> 00:35:11,559 That's correct. I'm calling about our friend. 394 00:35:11,639 --> 00:35:13,159 You know, the one in the country? 395 00:35:13,239 --> 00:35:14,239 Ah yes, of course. 396 00:35:14,319 --> 00:35:17,199 I wanted to hear how he was doing. It's so hot there right now. 397 00:35:17,279 --> 00:35:20,279 Yes, it is extremely hot. But his nephews are flying down right now. 398 00:35:20,279 --> 00:35:21,359 Yes, it is extremely hot. But his nephews are flying down right now. 399 00:35:21,439 --> 00:35:23,159 They always bring cool weather with them. 400 00:35:23,239 --> 00:35:24,679 Oh, which nephews? 401 00:35:25,639 --> 00:35:29,319 Simka, he is 14 now, and little five-year-old Boris. 402 00:35:29,399 --> 00:35:30,799 That's wonderful. 403 00:35:30,879 --> 00:35:33,759 But when children crawl around on you, it can get even hotter. 404 00:35:33,839 --> 00:35:35,359 Maybe I'll visit her. 405 00:35:35,439 --> 00:35:37,679 No, they don't want visitors. 406 00:35:37,799 --> 00:35:40,959 I'm sorry, I have to keep working. There's a lot going on right now. 407 00:35:41,199 --> 00:35:42,599 Goodbye. 408 00:35:44,879 --> 00:35:47,159 They throw sand and boron over the fire. 409 00:35:48,119 --> 00:35:49,399 I would do that too. 410 00:35:50,959 --> 00:35:52,559 Yes, definitely. 411 00:36:14,759 --> 00:36:15,759 Where are you going? 412 00:36:16,639 --> 00:36:17,919 Chernobyl. 413 00:36:25,719 --> 00:36:28,399 Things are going well. Twenty drops. 414 00:36:34,079 --> 00:36:35,079 What is? 415 00:36:38,319 --> 00:36:40,479 50,000 people live in this city. 416 00:36:42,879 --> 00:36:45,759 Professor Ilyin, who is also on the commission, 417 00:36:45,959 --> 00:36:48,639 says, with radiation you don't have to evacuate. 418 00:36:48,719 --> 00:36:50,159 Ilyin is not a physicist. 419 00:36:50,599 --> 00:36:53,239 But doctors. When he says, it's safe, then that's how it is. 420 00:36:53,319 --> 00:36:55,839 -No one is allowed to stay here. -We are here too. 421 00:36:55,919 --> 00:36:59,079 Yes, we are. And definitely dead in five years. 422 00:37:07,559 --> 00:37:10,759 I'm sorry, I... I'm sorry. 423 00:37:48,199 --> 00:37:49,239 Shcherbina. 424 00:38:00,319 --> 00:38:01,359 Thanks. 425 00:38:07,639 --> 00:38:10,879 A nuclear power plant in Sweden detected radiation. 426 00:38:11,599 --> 00:38:15,159 They could do it as a byproduct of our fuel. 427 00:38:15,439 --> 00:38:17,959 The Americans already have satellite images. 428 00:38:19,079 --> 00:38:21,599 From the reactor block, the smoke, the fire. 429 00:38:24,799 --> 00:38:26,239 The whole world knows it. 430 00:38:32,919 --> 00:38:35,719 The wind blows west towards Germany. 431 00:38:36,799 --> 00:38:38,999 They leave the children no longer outside. 432 00:38:41,239 --> 00:38:42,519 In Frankfurt. 433 00:38:52,279 --> 00:38:53,599 Let me! Idiot. 434 00:38:53,679 --> 00:38:55,839 Do you want to? 435 00:39:10,519 --> 00:39:14,439 There was a nuclear accident in the Soviet Union and the Soviets confirmed this. 436 00:39:14,519 --> 00:39:15,999 Your version is: 437 00:39:16,079 --> 00:39:19,079 A reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near Kyiv was damaged, 438 00:39:19,079 --> 00:39:20,919 A reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near Kyiv was damaged, 439 00:39:21,039 --> 00:39:24,759 and in Moscow it is suspected that it is There were injuries and possibly fatalities. 440 00:39:24,999 --> 00:39:28,279 The Soviets have the message probably confirmed so quickly, 441 00:39:28,399 --> 00:39:31,559 there evidence in form weak radioactive radiation 442 00:39:31,639 --> 00:39:35,639 already beyond the Soviet borders reached out to Scandinavia. 443 00:40:06,999 --> 00:40:09,119 Danger! Danger! 444 00:40:09,199 --> 00:40:11,399 Danger! Danger! 445 00:40:11,919 --> 00:40:14,479 Danger! Danger! 446 00:40:14,759 --> 00:40:16,839 Dear comrades. 447 00:40:17,479 --> 00:40:20,479 The city council of the People's MPs announce 448 00:40:20,479 --> 00:40:22,519 The city council of the People's MPs announce 449 00:40:22,639 --> 00:40:25,639 as a result of an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant 450 00:40:25,639 --> 00:40:27,759 as a result of an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant 451 00:40:27,839 --> 00:40:30,799 has an unfavorable radiation exposure in the city of Pripyat. 452 00:40:30,879 --> 00:40:32,599 All necessary measures will be taken 453 00:40:32,679 --> 00:40:34,279 by the Soviet party committees 454 00:40:34,359 --> 00:40:36,799 and army units seized. 455 00:40:36,879 --> 00:40:38,719 However, for security 456 00:40:38,919 --> 00:40:40,639 of people and above all 457 00:40:40,719 --> 00:40:44,159 to ensure the children 458 00:40:44,559 --> 00:40:47,559 there is a need 459 00:40:47,559 --> 00:40:49,039 there is a need 460 00:40:49,119 --> 00:40:52,119 the temporary evacuation 461 00:40:52,119 --> 00:40:54,719 the temporary evacuation 462 00:40:54,799 --> 00:40:57,799 of the city dwellers in the Kiev area. 463 00:40:57,799 --> 00:41:00,919 The city dweller in the Kiev area. 464 00:41:00,999 --> 00:41:04,559 That's why today, April 27th, 465 00:41:05,279 --> 00:41:08,279 from 2 p.m., for each residential building 466 00:41:08,279 --> 00:41:09,559 from 2 p.m., for each residential building 467 00:41:09,639 --> 00:41:13,119 Buses with militia escorts, 468 00:41:13,559 --> 00:41:16,439 and representatives of the city committee 469 00:41:16,559 --> 00:41:19,999 provided. It is recommended 470 00:41:20,079 --> 00:41:23,519 the identification documents as well as the absolutely necessary things 471 00:41:23,599 --> 00:41:26,759 and food to take with you for the first time. 472 00:41:26,839 --> 00:41:29,799 By the management staff of the companies 473 00:41:29,879 --> 00:41:32,879 a group of people was selected who stays on site to 474 00:41:32,879 --> 00:41:34,319 a group of people was selected who stays on site to 475 00:41:34,399 --> 00:41:37,399 normal operation of the ensure urban facilities. 476 00:41:37,399 --> 00:41:38,799 Normal operation of the ensure urban facilities. 477 00:41:38,879 --> 00:41:42,199 Be during the evacuation 478 00:41:42,879 --> 00:41:45,879 all residential buildings through the 479 00:41:45,879 --> 00:41:48,919 all residential buildings through the 480 00:41:48,999 --> 00:41:52,879 Militia guarded. comrades, 481 00:41:53,039 --> 00:41:55,999 please don't forget, 482 00:41:56,119 --> 00:41:59,119 during temporary abandonment 483 00:41:59,119 --> 00:42:01,879 during temporary abandonment 484 00:42:01,959 --> 00:42:04,959 to close the windows of your residence, 485 00:42:04,959 --> 00:42:06,199 to close the windows of your residence, 486 00:42:06,439 --> 00:42:09,439 all electric and gas powered turn off devices, 487 00:42:09,439 --> 00:42:12,319 all electric and gas powered turn off devices, 488 00:42:12,399 --> 00:42:15,879 and turn off the water supply. 489 00:42:15,959 --> 00:42:19,359 We ask you to carry it out 490 00:42:19,439 --> 00:42:22,439 the temporary evacuation 491 00:42:22,439 --> 00:42:24,119 the temporary evacuation 492 00:42:24,319 --> 00:42:27,319 to ensure peace and order. 493 00:42:27,319 --> 00:42:30,319 To ensure peace and order. 494 00:42:30,879 --> 00:42:33,119 Danger! Danger! 495 00:42:33,639 --> 00:42:36,159 Danger! Danger! 496 00:42:36,799 --> 00:42:39,559 Danger! Danger! 497 00:43:39,319 --> 00:43:41,839 I said turn around. This is a restricted area. 498 00:43:41,919 --> 00:43:44,559 I am from Belarusian Institute of Nuclear Energy... 499 00:43:44,639 --> 00:43:45,879 Do you have a permit? 500 00:43:45,959 --> 00:43:48,679 Listen, I have to urgently talk to someone. 501 00:43:48,759 --> 00:43:50,679 Turn around immediately, or I'll arrest you. 502 00:43:50,759 --> 00:43:51,759 If you do that, 503 00:43:51,839 --> 00:43:55,319 then please bring me to the highest possible authority. 504 00:43:58,439 --> 00:44:01,079 We have to go with that Begin radiological examination. 505 00:44:01,479 --> 00:44:03,119 Sector by sector. 506 00:44:03,199 --> 00:44:05,279 Walking with dosimeters in hand. 507 00:44:07,119 --> 00:44:08,519 Is everything ok? 508 00:44:10,959 --> 00:44:11,999 Naturally. 509 00:44:13,679 --> 00:44:17,519 Comrades. This woman was just arrested at the southern checkpoint. 510 00:44:17,639 --> 00:44:19,399 Actually I wanted to put her in a cell... 511 00:44:19,479 --> 00:44:21,319 But he thought You should hear it from me 512 00:44:21,639 --> 00:44:23,559 I know your reactor core is exposed. 513 00:44:23,639 --> 00:44:26,159 I know the graphite burns, that the fuel melts 514 00:44:26,319 --> 00:44:28,359 and that you have sand and boron throw off over it, 515 00:44:28,439 --> 00:44:31,039 which you probably thought was smart. But it was wrong. 516 00:44:31,399 --> 00:44:34,319 Ulana Yuriyvna Khomyuk. Lead physicist 517 00:44:34,519 --> 00:44:36,559 in the Belarusian Institute for nuclear energy. 518 00:44:36,639 --> 00:44:39,279 And you are Valery Alexeyevich Legasov. 519 00:44:40,119 --> 00:44:42,479 Although you can with sand and boron smother the fire, 520 00:44:42,559 --> 00:44:45,279 but the temperature will rise until it comes to a meltdown... 521 00:44:45,359 --> 00:44:47,199 Believe me, this is me completely clear. 522 00:44:47,279 --> 00:44:48,759 But it takes at least a month, 523 00:44:48,839 --> 00:44:50,879 until the core passes through the bottom Concrete slab melts 524 00:44:50,959 --> 00:44:51,999 which gives us time... 525 00:44:52,079 --> 00:44:55,199 No, you don't have a month. You have about two days. 526 00:44:55,279 --> 00:44:57,919 Yes. The fuel would first in a month 527 00:44:58,359 --> 00:45:01,359 reach this concrete slab here. But until... 528 00:45:01,359 --> 00:45:02,399 reach this concrete slab here. But until... 529 00:45:03,159 --> 00:45:06,119 On Tuesday he will already be there biological shield has burned through. 530 00:45:06,199 --> 00:45:07,359 And next 531 00:45:07,479 --> 00:45:10,599 it hits the condensation chambers the reservoirs... 532 00:45:10,679 --> 00:45:13,079 The reservoirs for emergency cooling. I understand your concerns. 533 00:45:13,679 --> 00:45:16,999 But the factory staff confirmed this to me the tanks are almost empty. 534 00:45:17,079 --> 00:45:18,359 No, they were almost empty. 535 00:45:18,959 --> 00:45:20,919 From each of these points here, 536 00:45:21,039 --> 00:45:24,319 here and here it works the condensation chambers. 537 00:45:24,399 --> 00:45:26,479 I appreciate that every pipe throughout the block 538 00:45:26,559 --> 00:45:29,799 burst. And then there are all the fire engines on the site. 539 00:45:29,879 --> 00:45:31,759 The fire hoses are still connected. 540 00:45:32,719 --> 00:45:35,199 They bubble up all the time water into the block. 541 00:45:35,279 --> 00:45:36,839 The tanks are full... 542 00:45:39,279 --> 00:45:40,399 The tanks are full... 543 00:45:43,719 --> 00:45:46,319 An announcement of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. 544 00:45:46,559 --> 00:45:50,359 At the Chernobyl nuclear power plant an accident has occurred. 545 00:45:50,919 --> 00:45:54,119 One of the nuclear reactors was damaged. 546 00:45:54,199 --> 00:45:57,519 Measures are being taken to combat the effects of the accident. 547 00:45:57,639 --> 00:45:59,999 Those affected receive help. 548 00:46:00,079 --> 00:46:03,119 The government has one Commission of inquiry convened. 549 00:46:18,679 --> 00:46:22,439 I have ten minutes. Then I have to get back on the phone. 550 00:46:22,519 --> 00:46:25,519 Apologize to our friends. Apologize to our enemies. 551 00:46:25,519 --> 00:46:28,199 Apologize to our friends. Apologize to our enemies. 552 00:46:28,839 --> 00:46:31,839 Our power rests on the perception of our power. 553 00:46:32,639 --> 00:46:35,319 Understand the damage, that this inflicts on us? 554 00:46:35,599 --> 00:46:37,719 Do you understand what is at stake? 555 00:46:40,079 --> 00:46:41,079 Boris? 556 00:46:43,439 --> 00:46:47,199 Professor Legasov will present our report. 557 00:46:49,279 --> 00:46:51,039 There is good news. 558 00:46:51,119 --> 00:46:53,639 The air drops to extinguish of the fire have an effect. 559 00:46:53,719 --> 00:46:57,239 The emission of radionuclides is declining. 560 00:46:57,319 --> 00:46:59,999 But at least it will last two weeks, 561 00:47:00,119 --> 00:47:01,919 until the fire is completely extinguished. 562 00:47:03,639 --> 00:47:06,239 There is another problem. 563 00:47:07,999 --> 00:47:11,839 Nuclear fuel doesn't just get cold, just because it doesn't burn anymore. 564 00:47:12,519 --> 00:47:14,839 Rather, the temperature as a result of the dropped 565 00:47:14,919 --> 00:47:17,919 Sand layers even increase. The uranium will melt the sand. 566 00:47:17,919 --> 00:47:19,079 Sand layers even increase. The uranium will melt the sand. 567 00:47:19,479 --> 00:47:22,639 This creates a kind of lava, which gradually works its way through the 568 00:47:22,719 --> 00:47:24,239 underlying protective shield 569 00:47:24,319 --> 00:47:26,599 -will melt. -You created lava? 570 00:47:28,319 --> 00:47:29,999 I had taken that into account. 571 00:47:31,199 --> 00:47:34,599 I thought we had time, to reinforce this lower concrete slab, 572 00:47:34,679 --> 00:47:37,679 before the lava reaches the ground and the groundwater is contaminated. 573 00:47:37,679 --> 00:47:39,439 Before the lava reaches the ground and the groundwater is contaminated. 574 00:47:39,519 --> 00:47:42,519 But as it turns out, it's groundwater not the problem. Uh... 575 00:47:42,519 --> 00:47:43,599 But as it turns out, it's groundwater not the problem. Uh... 576 00:47:44,119 --> 00:47:47,599 I was of the opinion that these large water tanks 577 00:47:47,719 --> 00:47:49,959 under the reactor are almost empty. 578 00:47:50,039 --> 00:47:53,199 Uh, this is Ulana Khomyuk from the Belarusian Institute. 579 00:47:53,279 --> 00:47:56,279 Thanks to their insight, we now realize that the tanks are de facto full. 580 00:47:56,279 --> 00:47:59,079 Thanks to their insight, we now realize that the tanks are de facto full. 581 00:47:59,159 --> 00:48:02,519 Full of water. And why is that a problem, Professor? 582 00:48:06,519 --> 00:48:09,519 When the lava enters these tanks, then she will be on the spot 583 00:48:09,519 --> 00:48:10,839 When the lava enters these tanks, then she will be on the spot 584 00:48:11,119 --> 00:48:14,199 Superheat 200 cubic meters of water and let it evaporate. 585 00:48:14,279 --> 00:48:17,559 The consequence is one huge heat explosion. 586 00:48:18,279 --> 00:48:19,359 And how big? 587 00:48:19,719 --> 00:48:23,599 We estimate between two and four megatons. 588 00:48:23,959 --> 00:48:26,559 Everything within a radius of 30 kilometers 589 00:48:26,639 --> 00:48:28,879 is completely destroyed, the three remaining reactors 590 00:48:28,959 --> 00:48:31,519 the three remaining reactors included by Chernobyl. 591 00:48:31,599 --> 00:48:34,919 All radioactive material in all three cores 592 00:48:34,999 --> 00:48:37,119 is thrown out, with all force. 593 00:48:38,159 --> 00:48:40,999 And spread by a massive shock wave, 594 00:48:41,159 --> 00:48:44,159 which are approximately Spreads over 200 kilometers 595 00:48:44,159 --> 00:48:46,159 which are approximately Spreads over 200 kilometers 596 00:48:46,239 --> 00:48:49,399 and probably fatal for them entire population of Kyiv 597 00:48:49,559 --> 00:48:51,159 and will be part of Minsk. 598 00:48:51,559 --> 00:48:54,319 The radiation released will be serious. 599 00:48:54,399 --> 00:48:57,399 And she will capture the whole thing Soviet Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, 600 00:48:57,399 --> 00:49:00,199 and she will capture the whole thing Soviet Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, 601 00:49:00,279 --> 00:49:03,479 Weißrussland, sowie Polen, Czechoslovakia, 602 00:49:03,559 --> 00:49:07,039 Hungary, Romania and the most of East Germany. 603 00:49:10,239 --> 00:49:12,879 What does that mean, “capture”? 604 00:49:13,879 --> 00:49:16,399 An almost comprehensive, permanent collapse 605 00:49:16,479 --> 00:49:18,799 the supply of water and food. 606 00:49:18,879 --> 00:49:21,919 A sharp increase cancer rates and birth defects. 607 00:49:21,999 --> 00:49:25,279 I don't know how many deaths there will be, but many. 608 00:49:25,359 --> 00:49:28,359 Belarus and Ukraine will completely uninhabitable. 609 00:49:28,359 --> 00:49:29,559 Belarus and Ukraine will completely uninhabitable. 610 00:49:29,639 --> 00:49:32,119 For at least 100 years. 611 00:49:36,399 --> 00:49:39,399 There are at least 50 million people living there alone in Belarus and Ukraine. 612 00:49:39,399 --> 00:49:42,359 There are at least 50 million people living there alone in Belarus and Ukraine. 613 00:49:42,439 --> 00:49:43,719 Uh, 60. Yes. 614 00:49:48,399 --> 00:49:50,359 And how much time is left until then? 615 00:49:50,479 --> 00:49:52,839 Estimated 48 to 72 hours. 616 00:49:57,479 --> 00:49:59,639 But there may be a solution. 617 00:49:59,719 --> 00:50:01,479 We can do the water pump out of the tanks. 618 00:50:01,559 --> 00:50:04,639 Unfortunately the tanks sealed off by a floodgate, 619 00:50:04,759 --> 00:50:08,399 which can only be found manually within of the sewer system can be opened. 620 00:50:08,479 --> 00:50:11,319 So we need three factory workers, 621 00:50:11,399 --> 00:50:14,719 who know the system well enough, to get into the basement here, 622 00:50:14,799 --> 00:50:18,079 in all these manholes to find your way around, 623 00:50:19,079 --> 00:50:21,039 about this gate valve here to reach. 624 00:50:21,119 --> 00:50:25,039 This would then give us access for pumping out the tanks. 625 00:50:25,119 --> 00:50:27,399 Provided, of course, with your permission. 626 00:50:28,199 --> 00:50:29,999 My permission for what? 627 00:50:30,079 --> 00:50:32,639 Uh, the water in these canals... 628 00:50:32,719 --> 00:50:35,279 The degree of radioactive contamination... 629 00:50:35,359 --> 00:50:37,999 They'll probably die in a week. 630 00:50:39,519 --> 00:50:42,959 We need your permission, to kill three comrades. 631 00:50:52,319 --> 00:50:54,119 Well, Comrade Legasov. 632 00:50:55,319 --> 00:50:57,999 Every victory still has demands its price. 633 00:52:20,039 --> 00:52:22,599 And you open the floodgates here. 634 00:52:23,839 --> 00:52:25,679 The sluice gate will be difficult, 635 00:52:25,759 --> 00:52:27,519 so we need three men. 636 00:52:28,279 --> 00:52:30,039 You need to know the basement floor plan. 637 00:52:31,439 --> 00:52:34,479 And of course there will be volunteers extensively rewarded. 638 00:52:35,359 --> 00:52:39,039 An annual payment of 400 rubles. 639 00:52:44,999 --> 00:52:47,999 And should those in reactor 1 or 2 work, promotions. 640 00:52:47,999 --> 00:52:49,599 And should those in reactor 1 or 2 work, promotions. 641 00:52:50,079 --> 00:52:53,399 Why are reactors 1 and 2 running? at all? 642 00:52:53,879 --> 00:52:55,639 A friend of mine was on security duty 643 00:52:55,719 --> 00:52:57,599 that night and is now dying. 644 00:52:57,679 --> 00:52:59,999 And we know about the firefighters. 645 00:53:00,079 --> 00:53:03,079 Now send us swimming under a burning reactor? 646 00:53:03,079 --> 00:53:04,239 Now send us swimming under a burning reactor? 647 00:53:04,319 --> 00:53:06,759 Do you know how high is the load? 648 00:53:08,559 --> 00:53:10,519 I..the exact value I don't know... 649 00:53:10,599 --> 00:53:13,519 It doesn't have to be precise is it fatal or not? 650 00:53:13,599 --> 00:53:15,599 But you don't even tell us that. 651 00:53:15,959 --> 00:53:19,279 And why should we do that? For what? 400 rubles? 652 00:53:22,559 --> 00:53:24,919 you do it, because someone has to do it. 653 00:53:29,559 --> 00:53:32,439 you do it, because no one else can. 654 00:53:34,839 --> 00:53:38,199 And don't do it, Millions will die. 655 00:53:38,759 --> 00:53:41,759 If you tell me that's no reason I don't believe you... 656 00:53:41,759 --> 00:53:43,599 If you tell me that's no reason I don't believe you... 657 00:53:43,679 --> 00:53:46,919 This is what our people have always been has awarded. 658 00:53:47,719 --> 00:53:51,199 A thousand years of sacrifice flow in our veins. 659 00:53:51,279 --> 00:53:54,359 And every generation must experience your own suffering. 660 00:53:54,919 --> 00:53:57,679 I spit on the men who are to blame for it. 661 00:53:57,839 --> 00:54:00,519 I curse the price, that it costs me. 662 00:54:02,239 --> 00:54:04,599 But I make peace with it. 663 00:54:04,959 --> 00:54:08,879 Close yours now, and go into this water. 664 00:54:11,119 --> 00:54:12,679 Because someone has to do it. 665 00:54:29,319 --> 00:54:30,319 Ananenko. 666 00:54:34,879 --> 00:54:36,239 Bezpalov. 667 00:54:41,239 --> 00:54:42,279 Baranov. 668 00:57:53,319 --> 00:57:56,599 Here! We are right! Do you see?