Chernobyl Diaries Timeline ( Real )

evacuation
April 27, 1986

Abandonment of Pripyat

Following the Chernobyl disaster, the nearby city of Pripyat was evacuated and abandoned due to high radiation levels.

government_action
May 1986

Establishment of Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Soviet government created an exclusion zone around the Chernobyl site to prevent access due to dangerous radiation.

film_production
2011

Filming of Chernobyl Diaries

Filming of the horror movie 'Chernobyl Diaries' took place, using the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and surrounding areas as inspiration and setting.

film_release
May 27, 2012

Release of Chernobyl Diaries Movie

The horror film 'Chernobyl Diaries' was released, depicting a fictional story about tourists trapped in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

Chernobyl Diaries Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
June 2011

Arrival at Kyiv

A group of friends arrive in Kyiv, Ukraine, beginning their trip and planning to visit Chernobyl.

meeting
Late June 2011

Meeting the Tour Guide

The group meets the Ukrainian tour guide who offers them a trip to the abandoned city near Chernobyl instead of the official tour.

entry
June 2011

Entering the Exclusion Zone

The group enters the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone illegally, heading towards Pripyat for an unofficial tour.

exploration
June 2011

Exploring Pripyat

The group explores the deserted city of Pripyat, experiencing eerie silence and abandoned buildings.

conflict
June 2011

Encounter with Strange Creature

The group realizes they are not alone when they encounter something unknown and threatening in the ruins.

crisis
June 2011

Getting Lost and Vehicle Breakdown

Their vehicle breaks down while trying to leave, and the group gets stranded inside the Exclusion Zone.

disappearance
June 2011

Disappearance of Group Members

One by one, members of the group go missing, increasing the horror and tension.

escape
June 2011

Final Attempt to Escape

The remaining survivors attempt a desperate escape from the Exclusion Zone to save themselves.

climax
June 2011

Survivors Facing the Creature

The survivors confront the mutated creature representing the fallout of the disaster.