Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power facility in Desnogorsk, Russia.
The Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant operates three large reactors that generate substantial electrical power for the northwestern region of Russia.
Construction of the facility started in October 1975, with the first reactor beginning operations in 1982 and subsequent units completed by 1990.
The power plant serves as an educational center where visitors learn about nuclear technology through guided tours and informational programs.
The facility maintains continuous environmental monitoring within a 30-kilometer zone to ensure radiation levels remain within safe parameters.
The reactors at Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant represent enhanced versions of the RBMK design with additional safety features and modifications.
Location: Desnogorsk
Website: http://rosenergoatom.ru/stations_projects/sayt-smolenskoy-aes
GPS coordinates: 54.16667,33.23333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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