DISASTER MEDICINE No. 3 •2026

doi: 10.33266/2070-1004-2026-3

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Radiation and Health Physics Regulation, Control and Monitoring in the Process of Eliminating the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident Aftermath

Shandala N.K. ¹, Titov A.V. ¹, Parinov O.V. ¹, Metlyaev E.G. ¹, Filonova A.A. ¹

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¹ State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation

UDC 614.876:504.064

P. 25-32

 

Summary. The purpose of the study is to analyze the nature, content, timing and sequence of radiation and hygienic protective measures in the aftermath of the radiation accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in April 1986 and in subsequent years.

Research materials and methods. Research materials – documented experience in eliminating the consequences of the radiation accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Research methods – analysis and forecasting methods.

Research results and analysis. The radiation and health physics standards, control indicators and methodology for monitoring the radiation situation and safety assuring during the activities aimed at elimination of Chernobyl nuclear power plant accidental aftermath developed by professionals during this period are presented. The objectives and prospects for further regulation and improvement of the radiation safety system in our country are considered and substantiated.

Key words: Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, control, foodstuffs, iodine prophylaxis, health state assessment, nuclear power plants, protective measures, public dose limit, radiation and health physics monitoring, radiation protection optimization, temporary permissible levels, the use of radiation and health physics dose limits, State Research Center – Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency

For citation: Shandala N.K., Titov A.V., Parinov O.V., Metlyaev E.G., Filonova A.A.  Radiation and Health Physics Regulation, Control and Monitoring in the Process of Eliminating the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident Aftermath. Meditsina Katastrof = Disaster Medicine. 2026;3:25-32 (In Russ.). Doi:10.33266/2070-1004-2026-3-25-32

 

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The material was received 13.02.26; the article after peer review procedure 17.02.26; the Editorial Board accepted the article for publication 16.09.26