Chernobyl 01

The narrative centers on the critical moment when Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor, leading to a catastrophic disaster that resulted in the permanent evacuation of a city and significant loss of life. The aftermath not only devastated the local population but also had far-reaching consequences for the Soviet Union. The book delves into the myriad of conflicting and exaggerated accounts surrounding the event, shedding light on the complexities and inaccuracies that have persisted over the decades.