A look back at what happened at Chernobyl

The video discusses the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, highlighting Sweden's detection of radioactivity and the Kremlin's attempt to downplay the incident. It covers the forced evacuation of 350,000 people and the long-term health impacts on individuals like Victor Crypt. The report concludes with Mikhail Gorbachev's admission of the disaster's role in the Soviet Union's collapse.

What was the initial reaction of the Kremlin to the Chernobyl disaster?

• They immediately informed the international community.

• They downplayed the severity of the situation.

• They evacuated all nearby residents immediately.

• They sought help from neighboring countries.

Which country detected high levels of radioactivity shortly after the Chernobyl disaster?

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Finland

• Norway

Who was Victor Crypt and what happened to him after the Chernobyl disaster?

• A scientist who discovered the disaster, later moved to Sweden.

• A journalist who filmed the disaster, later diagnosed with throat cancer.

• A local resident who evacuated, later became an activist.

• A politician who covered up the disaster, later imprisoned.

How many people were forced to leave their homes due to the Chernobyl disaster?

• 350,000

• 250,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

What did Mikhail Gorbachev later admit about the Chernobyl disaster?

• It was a natural disaster beyond human control.

• It was a minor incident with no long-term effects.

• It was the main reason for the Soviet Union's collapse.

• It was a successful containment effort.