Russia and Its Nuclear Legacy

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This paper describes the fall of the Russian nuclear empire and the long lasting environmental effects which consequently followed. It focuses on the issue of nuclear waste disposal and the health hazards on the Russian population.

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"After the dissolution of the glory that was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), the nation of Russia was faced with a most disturbing nuclear legacy. Issues concerning radioactive nuclear waste (its continuum and disposal) became hot topics for the post Soviet government. The health risks and environmental concerns surrounding radioactivity, having been downplayed during the Cold War period, also became subject to public scrutiny. "

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