Matt Drown
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335d wrote:
Isn't the radiation at an unsafe levels?
Nope, if you stay in the clean areas. Our full article has some pictures of the dosimeter stats (http://2ontherun.com/). Background radiation in Kiev is about the same as the levels around Pripyat, 0.15 microsieverts/hour, and the same in other major cities. There are hotspots, which is why you have a guide, who knows where the big ones are. The Claw emits 17 microsieverts/hour if you right up next to it, and approximately 300 if you were to place a device inside it. 3-25 microsieverts/hour is the what nuclear power plant workers are allowed (http://chernobylgallery.com/chernobyl-disaster/radiation-levels/).
There are also some rules about not putting anything on the ground, don't step on the moss (it's accumulates the dust more), and we go through monitors when leaving the zone.
Overall, if you pay attention, stay in tested areas, it's not any worse than a normal city. Stray off into the uncleaned forest, or decide you want to go see the inside of some buildings, and you will need special clothing and equipment.
Hope that helps.
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