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Mikhail Gorbachev's arrival
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The Chernobyl Disaster

Mikhail Gorbachev's arrival heralded an era of transformationin the Soviet Union

Mikhail Gorbachev's arrival heralded an era of transformation
in the Soviet Union

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Mikhail Gorbachev's arrival
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heralded an era of transformation in the Soviet Union.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
27
Timestamp in Movie
00:21:58
Uploaded
Apr 27, 2025
Season
1
Episode
1
Genres
documentary
Production
Remarkable Entertainment

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Movie Summary

The Chernobyl Disaster, narrated by Ben Fogle, is a dramatic and detailed 3-part documentary series that reveals the events that led to the 1986 nuclear accident.
S01 • E01 There's a feeling, I think, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:05
There's a feeling, I think,
S01 • E01 (CHEERING) - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:16
(CHEERING)
S01 • E01 One of Gorbachev's first tasks - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:10
One of Gorbachev's first tasks
S01 • E01 Gorbachev presided over the party congress - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:25
Gorbachev presided over the party congress
S01 • E01 In the audience is Chernobyl's Director, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:06
In the audience is Chernobyl's Director,
S01 • E01 He will be held personally responsible - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:07
He will be held personally responsible
S01 • E01 So, the pressure on the management - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:10
So, the pressure on the management
S01 • E01 Chernobyl's four reactors, known as RBMK reactors, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:08
Chernobyl's four reactors, known as RBMK reactors,
S01 • E01 The RBMK reactor was really advanced for its time, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:10
The RBMK reactor was really advanced for its time,
S01 • E01 This also meant that it was really cost-effective, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:06
This also meant that it was really cost-effective,
S01 • E01 In total, 17 RBMK reactors are built. - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:05
In total, 17 RBMK reactors are built.
S01 • E01 Effectively, the nuclear reactor is like a kettle. - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:04
Effectively, the nuclear reactor is like a kettle.
S01 • E01 It's generating steam by splitting uranium atoms to generate the heat. - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:05
It's generating steam by splitting uranium atoms to gen...
S01 • E01 The heat then is used to heat water, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:08
The heat then is used to heat water,
S01 • E01 Reactor Number Four has been running for two years, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:09
Reactor Number Four has been running for two years,
S01 • E01 The test will be overseen by Deputy Chief Engineer, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:06
The test will be overseen by Deputy Chief Engineer,
S01 • E01 Dyatlov was one of the few people at the top - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:09
Dyatlov was one of the few people at the top
S01 • E01 Dyatlov was very often feared, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:09
Dyatlov was very often feared,
S01 • E01 The test will take place on Friday, 25 April. - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:06
The test will take place on Friday, 25 April.
S01 • E01 Dyatlov has briefed the staff, - The Chernobyl Disaster 00:05
Dyatlov has briefed the staff,