See the link given below for information on nuclear power in the Ukraine. Sections headed 'Radioactive Waste Management' and 'Decommisioning' are relevant to this question.
It's to the north of Kiev.
Approximately 2,600 square kilometers (1,000 square miles) were heavily contaminated with radioactive fallout after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. This area is still considered unsafe for human habitation and is known as the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
There was no famous disaster (or anything else) at Chernobyl in Russia as there is no such place. However for the disaster that occurred in Chernobyl in the Ukraine, please see the related question.
The Chernobyl reactor core melted down into the concrete base of the reactor building, but did not penetrate through it and enter the ground below. The molten core material is now contained within a structure called the "sarcophagus" to prevent further release of radioactive materials.
The fires at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 lasted for about 10 days, from April 26 to May 6. These fires released large amounts of radioactive particles into the atmosphere, contributing to one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
Yes, Chernobyl is a city.
Alla Yaroshinska has written: 'Chernobyl' 'Chernobyl' 'Chernobyl, the forbidden truth'
Chernobyl Heart was created in 2003.
Chernobyl is a city in Ukraine. It was the site of a nuclear disaster in the 1980's and has since been totally abandoned. It is also featured on the Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare as the backdrop to a playable level.
No. Chernobyl is in Russia.
At the power plant at Chernobyl in the Ukraine
The Chernobyl Reactor is still active.
Chernobyl is in the country of Ukrain.
About 616 miles to Moscow from Chernobyl.
Our Lady of Chernobyl was created in 1994.
The Truth About Chernobyl was created in 1991.
Chernobyl - city - was created in 1193.