Alexander Akimov
Chernobyl reactor operator during disaster
Born
May 6th, 1953
71 years ago
Died
1986
39 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Workers & Technicians
Country
Ukraine
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Worked as a senior control room operator at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Involved in the operation during the catastrophic accident on April 26, 1986. Played a pivotal role in managing the reactor's conditions and responding to the emergency. Subsequently faced severe health issues due to radiation exposure, leading to hospitalization and eventual death as a result of the disaster's aftermath.
Operated Reactor No. 4 during the Chernobyl disaster
Attempted initial emergency response actions
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