Chernobyl control room where radiation is 40,000 times the norm will open for tourists - Page 2

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Chernobyl control room where radiation is 40,000 times the norm will open for tourists (Page 2 of 3)

Posted: 9/30/2019 2:59:12 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 2:59:31 PM EDT

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My brother and I used to tune in and listen to the woodpecker signal (Duga Radar) on my parent's old multi-band shortwave radio. (Zenith 7000)

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We'd then tell the kids at school the Russians were real and we heard them last night.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:02:45 PM EDT

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Is the AZ5 button still intact? I would feel obligated to push it.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:03:52 PM EDT

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That would be awesome.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:04:32 PM EDT

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better stock up on some RadAway before I go.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:05:03 PM EDT

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Hard pass.

No need to take the tour. Internet pics are just fine for me.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:08:44 PM EDT

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Can I bring my own Rad-X?

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:08:54 PM EDT

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Dammit.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:33:42 PM EDT

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I am sure that tour gets nothing but glowing reviews.

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Posted: 9/30/2019 3:40:57 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 3:43:41 PM EDT

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Don't go near the bumper cars or whatever they are. I'm pretty sure that I left some claymores set up over there.

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I actually would like to do that.

Going to Pripyat has been on my bucket list for years anyway.

Apparently you can go and hunt the red forest for mutated deer and boars. My buddy was stationed in kiev for a year..everybody went to see the ferris wheel but him.

I cant think of a place i would rather go than to Pripyat.

Don't go near the bumper cars or whatever they are. I'm pretty sure that I left some claymores set up over there.

Take the rest of my claymores, now is the time to use them.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:44:37 PM EDT

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You could not pay me enough to go there. As for Russian submarines. I remember the story of an American admiral who was invited aboard a Russian sub. He was wearing his dosiometer badge at the time. It turns out he got a yearly dose in one hour aboard the Russian sub!

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:45:52 PM EDT

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I should get into the "anti-radiation" suit business there. You could make a killing off of suckers who have no idea about radiation vs contamination. Oh yes buy this fancy white suit to keep the radiation away, and for only 50 more dollars get this more better yellow one for more protection!

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:52:01 PM EDT

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I should get into the "anti-radiation" suit business there. You could make a killing off of suckers who have no idea about radiation vs contamination. Oh yes buy this fancy white suit to keep the radiation away, and for only 50 more dollars get this more better yellow one for more protection!

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Posted: 9/30/2019 3:54:34 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 3:59:22 PM EDT

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LOL, they aren't blocking anything other than Alpha particles.

Basically they're dust suits to keep the dust and contamination off your clothing.

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If alpha particles are all that is there to be concerned with then fine.

Posted: 9/30/2019 3:59:37 PM EDT

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I’d want one of those lead codpieces but yeah, I’d go.

And I’d need at a minimum a 10mm pistol to handle the glowing radroaches and feral ghouls.

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Don't forget the giant ants from "Them"

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:00:36 PM EDT

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So who conducts the tour?

Who makes sure you only spend 5 minutes?

Who makes sure no one puts their balls on a AZ button?

Do they serve snacks? Red Wine?

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:26:53 PM EDT

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"Now is end of tour. All of you will now no longer need night lights, as you will glow from radiation you have absorbed. Enjoy!"

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:30:27 PM EDT

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So who conducts the tour?

Who makes sure you only spend 5 minutes?

Who makes sure no one puts their balls on a AZ button?

Do they serve snacks? Red Wine?

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When I went as a option you could eat at the restaurant that is on site for workers. The food is traditional Ukrainian and average. There is a liquor store on site but not sure if tourists can go. They is usually someone passed out in grass out front that worked night shift and couldn't make it far.

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:32:26 PM EDT

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I would want to check that out if I lived anywhere nearby. I'm not flying there though

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I actually would like to do that.

Going to Pripyat has been on my bucket list for years anyway.

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Do it. I've been multiple times (thanks, Stalker). The control room has been "unofficially" open for years if you had the right guides.

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:40:46 PM EDT

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Word is that the women there have mutated labia that can grasp and squeeze like an octopus. Who knew the Japanese could be so ahead of the curve!

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:42:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 4:43:21 PM EDT

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Tourist: "But there is 40000 times the normal level of radiation in there!"

Tour guide: "Don't worry comrade, 9 people out of 10 go in and out no problem.

Tourist: "What about the tenth person?"

Tour guide: "Problem"

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:43:32 PM EDT

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"Anti-radiation suits"

ETA I see that I'm beat, but I still have time to corner the market. Suckas.

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:44:05 PM EDT

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I’m not trusting the Russians about what’s safe and what’s adequate protection.

They probably reuse the helmets and “protective” clothing.

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:44:26 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 4:47:38 PM EDT

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So who conducts the tour?

Who makes sure you only spend 5 minutes?

Who makes sure no one puts their balls on a AZ button?

Do they serve snacks? Red Wine?

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In Chernobyl all wine is sparkling wine, comrade! But impossible to keep microwave popcorn un-popped ....

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:49:05 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 4:53:38 PM EDT

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I wonder if this would get rid of my cancer?

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Naaaa, just give you superpowers

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:54:18 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 4:54:47 PM EDT

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What are the best STALKER books out there?

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:55:51 PM EDT

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Kind of a tangent... but if you haven't, you should read "Roadside Picnic". It's what inspired a lot of STALKER.

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:58:26 PM EDT

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I doubt any one here could move around in a suit lined with enough lead to be considered a "radiation suit". Most likely they are getting a russian version of anti-contamination clothing and hopefully a HEPA filter full face mask.

Posted: 9/30/2019 4:59:20 PM EDT

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I doubt any one here could move around in a suit lined with enough lead to be considered a "radiation suit". Most likely they are getting a russian version of anti-contamination clothing and hopefully a HEPA filter full face mask.

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Hence my comment on the first page of "these suits don't do what people think they do".

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:04:29 PM EDT

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Nyet

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:10:39 PM EDT

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I'd go see that...

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:15:38 PM EDT

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Chernobyl is one of those subjects that absolutely fascinates me, but I'd rather indulge that fascination via YouTube and other documentaries.

I've already beaten skin and testicular cancer and have no desire for more potential medical issues.

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Exactly what I thought.

That's fascinating, but I'll settle for looking at pictures

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:18:26 PM EDT

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Put into plain terms, how many chest x rays? Airline Flights?-

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:20:14 PM EDT

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I'm happy just looking at the pictures.

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:20:21 PM EDT

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I gave them a glowing Yelp review.

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:27:47 PM EDT

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This man is delusional. Take him to the infirmary.

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Retreads get to stay inside for an hour.

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:30:37 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/30/2019 5:31:03 PM EDT

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Hard pass.

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:37:26 PM EDT

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Man, I'd love to see that!

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:37:37 PM EDT

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That's actually fucking great.

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:45:56 PM EDT

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I gave them a glowing Yelp review.

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Posted: 9/30/2019 5:57:44 PM EDT

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I've been on a docked Russian submarine. Diesel electric, not a nuke.

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... been on the one docked in San Diego

Posted: 9/30/2019 5:59:11 PM EDT

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Probably around 2.5 mrem/hr, roughly. So like a chest xray an hour. They probably have the control room deconned pretty good, the ppe is probably more of a precaution

Posted: 9/30/2019 6:00:52 PM EDT

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Relax after the tour in a hot tub heated by spent fuel rods from Fukushima.

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