Chernobyl Collection

Ghost village, Belarus. On 26th April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded causing the worst nuclear power plant diaster in history

Police guard, Pripyat, Russia. Police station at the entrance to the town of Pripyat inside the 30 kilometre exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power station

Ferris Wheel in Pripyat Chernobyl
Roman Robroek

Swimming Pool in Chernobyl
Roman Robroek

View at Pripyat in Chernobyl
Roman Robroek

Chernobyl Ferris Wheel
Roman Robroek

Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2666
United States Air Force - Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Designated Constant Phoenix to collect atmospheric samples for the purpose of detecting

United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Boeing C-135B-BN Stratolifter (Boeing 717-185)

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"Chernobyl: A Haunting Ghost Village in Belarus" In the aftermath of the devastating Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a once-thriving city turned into a ghost village. Pripyat, Russia, now stands frozen in time, guarded by police to keep curious visitors at bay. An aerial view soon after the accident reveals the extent of destruction caused by this catastrophic event. Anatoly Alexandrov, a Soviet engineer who witnessed it all firsthand, recalls the horrors that unfolded on that fateful day. Even today, automatic radiation meters serve as a chilling reminder of the invisible danger lurking within Chernobyl's boundaries. The abandoned Ferris Wheel in Pripyat stands eerily still against an apocalyptic backdrop—a haunting symbol of lost joy and innocence. The desolate swimming pool in Chernobyl tells tales of summers long gone—now submerged under layers of decay and despair. As we gaze upon the deserted streets of Pripyat in Chernobyl, we can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of emptiness and sorrow. Yet amidst this bleakness emerges resilience—the iconic Chernobyl Ferris Wheel standing tall as a testament to human strength and endurance. In Ukraine's Vinnytsya lies a solemn monument honoring those who fell victim to this nuclear catastrophe—an everlasting tribute to their sacrifice. Amidst these remnants lies another story—the Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2666 aircraft—a symbol representing international efforts to monitor radiation levels post-Chernobyl. This plane serves as both a warning sign and beacon for hope—a reminder that lessons have been learned from this tragedy. As we reflect on these images captured throughout different stages of history—from before the disaster struck till its aftermath—we are reminded not only of mankind's capacity for destruction but also our ability to rebuild and learn from past mistakes.