At TVData.tv, we specialize in curating rare and impactful archival footage—and one of our most compelling pieces, rare Chernobyl footage from 1996, is now available for licensing.
🎥 Chernobyl NPP: The Untold Stories
In a gripping 36-minute interview from March 21, 1996, we meet a former deputy director of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Imprisoned following the disaster, he shares his first-hand account of the catastrophic explosion—explaining that, instead of shutting the reactor down properly, an operator mistakenly switched it off, triggering disaster. He also discusses the then-current status of the sarcophagus covering the damaged reactor, revealing widespread uncertainty about the radiation risk it still posed.
This interview captures a unique historical moment when even experts weren’t sure how dangerous the site still was. Meanwhile, public media were controversially describing the Chernobyl plant as “the safest in Russia.”
📍 Additional Footage Includes:
- Long shots of the Energoperspectiva Research Institute building in Kyiv
- A physical education class in a school located inside the contaminated 30-km exclusion zone
This footage is not digitized, preserving its authenticity and raw historical value. Perfect for documentaries, investigative journalism, or educational content.
🔓 Available Now for Licensing
We offer custom licensing options for production companies, broadcasters, and educational institutions. If you’re working on a project related to nuclear history, Soviet-era disasters, or environmental themes, this footage will bring an unmatched depth and realism.
👉 Visit tvdata.tv or contact us directly to discuss licensing.
