Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is commissioned and becomes operational.
An explosion and fire at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Reactor 4 causes the worst nuclear disaster in history, releasing massive amounts of radioactive material into the environment.
The Soviet government publicly acknowledges the accident at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and begins emergency response measures.
Efforts begin to build the concrete sarcophagus designed to contain the radioactive materials from the damaged reactor.
International teams begin assessing the disaster’s impact and provide aid to affected regions.
A 30-kilometer exclusion zone around the Chernobyl plant is established to restrict access and minimize radiation exposure.
Anatoly Shvidko joins the firefighting team stationed near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
The reactor at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explodes, releasing massive amounts of radiation and causing a catastrophic fire.
Anatoly and fellow firefighters arrive at the plant to extinguish fires caused by the explosion despite high radiation risks.
Anatoly and other firefighters suffer radiation exposure while working to control the disaster.
Anatoly and other affected personnel are evacuated for urgent medical treatment due to radiation sickness.
Despite health struggles, Anatoly's bravery and sacrifice during the disaster are acknowledged by comrades and authorities.
