Pripyat, Abandoned city in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine.
Located three kilometers from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Pripyat contains numerous Soviet-era residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities among overgrown vegetation.
Founded on February 4, 1970, Pripyat served as home to 49,000 nuclear plant workers and their families until the evacuation following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
The city contained fifteen educational institutions, a cultural palace, cinemas, and sports facilities that represented the Soviet vision of an advanced nuclear city.
Visitors must obtain permits through authorized tour companies in Kyiv and follow strict safety protocols, including radiation monitoring during guided excursions.
The untouched amusement park, including its Ferris wheel, stands as a symbol of the city, as it was scheduled to open just days after the nuclear disaster.
Location: Kyiv Oblast
Inception: February 4, 1970
Elevation above the sea: 127 m
Website: http://pripyat.com
GPS coordinates: 51.40650,30.05747
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:49
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