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Characters of the series "Chernobyl" and their real prototyp

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The series "Chernobyl" from HBO has become one of the most impressive and popular projects based on real events. The creators managed to convey the atmosphere and reality of the disaster that happened in 1986, as well as depict the real heroes of that tragedy. This article presents a list of real characters who became prototypes for the heroes of the series. This list includes only those who were added to the list of liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster.

  1. Viktor Bryukhanov is the director of the Chernobyl NPP, who was responsible for managing the plant at the time of the accident. He was one of those who made key decisions during the elimination of the consequences of the disaster.
  2. Olexandr Akimov is the head of the night shift, which worked at the 4th power unit of the NPP during the accident. He performed his work at critical moments and tried to reduce the consequences of the explosion.
  3. Anatoly Dyatlov - deputy chief engineer for the operation of the Chornobyl NPP. He was responsible for conducting the tests that led to the accident. Dyatlov also took an active part in eliminating the consequences of the disaster.
  4. Leonid Toptunov is a senior reactor control engineer who was on shift at the time of the accident. He played an important role in efforts to control the situation after the explosion.

These characters are included in the list of liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster, and their stories remind us of the importance of courage and self-sacrifice in the most difficult circumstances.

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